TODAY AND TOMORROW

University of Houston-Downtown

Strategic Plan Highlights

Vision

The University of Houston-Downtown will be a premier city university engaging every student in high-impact educational experiences* and ensuring that students graduate with 21st century skills.

Mission

The University of Houston-Downtown is a comprehensive four-year university

offering bachelor's and selected master's degree programs and providing strong academic and career preparation as well as life-long learning opportunities. Located in the heart of the city, the University reflects the

diversity of the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area and, through its academic programs, engages with the community to address the needs and advance the development of the region. UHD is an inclusive community dedicated to integrating teaching, service, and scholarly research to

develop students' talents and prepare them for success in a dynamic global society.

Shared Values

•Excellence - UHD nurtures excellence in teaching, learning, scholarly work and

stewardship of the University for the benefit of students, the community and the

academy.

•Student Success - UHD facilitates and supports students in achieving their full

potential for academic, personal and career growth through excellent programs.

•Inclusiveness - UHD values diversity and promotes access to higher education

through flexible and affordable programs.

•Respect - UHD treats all individuals with respect and dignity and promotes

collegiality, cooperation and open communication.

•Integrity - UHD is committed to the highest ethical standards in its operations and

holds itself accountable to its constituencies.

Build Distinction, Generate Resources:‘The City is Our Campus’

Grow Resources: ($$$$)

Maximize Formula Funding (More Online and Graduate SCH)

Grow Donors, Alumni, Corporate Sponsor Support and Giving

Grow Endowment, Scholarships, Grants, Grow State and Federal Appropriations

Build Internal Strength: Identify and implement strategies and action plan

Budget for Strategic PrioritiesRe-organize, Re-allocate, Re-vise Policies and

ProceduresBuild Partnerships

Engage with Community/Corporations

Demonstrate Results: Impact Assessment

(Progress Card)--Improve Learning Outcomes--With Industry Develop High Demand Degrees/Certificates--Increase Retention/Graduation

Rates-- Increase Enrollment

--Increase student employment and promotion

--Increase faculty and staff retention

Build Distinction:High Quality Programs

-Differentiation--Preferred Institution

-Build Reputation--Alumni Attachment

--Excellence

UHD Vision, Mission, and Values

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Goals and Targets for 2015-2020

Goal 1: Student AccessRecruit increasing number of diverse students.

Target 2020

18,000 students

Students will generate 175,000 semester credit hours

900 full time graduate students.

Enrollment Trend

Goal 1: Student Access

Graduate Enrollment Trend

Goal 1: Student Access

Goals and Targets for 2015-2020

Goal 2: Student Success

Goal 2a: Advise, retain, and educate increasing number of students who meet the workforce needs of the region and

state . Goal 2b: Develop the processes, programs, and facilities that

support the institution’s intent to provide a superior, student-centered learning environment and quality

experiences.

Target 2020:28% six year graduation rate

Retention and Graduation Data

Goal 2: Student Success

Retention and Graduation Data

Goal 2: Student Success

Goals and Targets for 2015-2020

Goal 3: Programmatic Advancement

Develop nationally and regionally prominent academic programs that provide students with high impact

experiences and opportunities to gain 21st century skills.

Target 2020

10-12 New programs and certificates.

New Programs Offered

Goal 3: Programmatic Advancement

MBA

MBA Certificates

BS in Geosciences

Masters in Non-Profit Management

Masters in Rhetoric & Composition

Goals and Targets for 2015-2020

Goal 4: Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities

Encourage faculty research, scholarship, and creative activities to enhance community culture and regional

development.

Target 2020

$10 Million

Research Funding Trend

Goal 4: Research, Scholarship, and

Creative Activities

Goals and Targets for 2015-2020

Goal 5: External PartnershipsStrengthen external relations with its alumni, friends

of the University, local and regional communities and businesses, and legislative and governmental

entities.

Target 2020

$30 Million

External Funding Trend

Goal 5: External Partnerships

Goals and Targets for 2015-2020

Goal 6: Infrastructure

Goal 6a: Recruit, retain, and support a highly qualified faculty and staff.

Goal 6b: Invest in processes and infrastructure that supports the

institution.

1. Nationally Competitive University Base Year (2007-2008) 2013-14 2014-15 From Last Year From Base Year

1.a. Total Research Expenditures $175,000 $1,376,322 $2,324,542 $948,220 $2,149,542

1.b. Federal Research Expenditures $123,000 $1,189,385 $1,800,416 $611,032 $1,677,416

1.c. Competitive Grants Obtained as an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) $77,432 $3,940,648 $4,177,696 $237,048 $4,100,264

2.A. UH System: Student Success

2.A.a Total Enrollment (Headcount) 11,793 13,757 14,438 681 2,645

2.A.b. Transfer Retention Rate (First Year) 75.56% 73.73% 76.97% 3.24% 1.41%

2.A.c. Transfer Graduation Rate (4 Year) 64.10% 58.35% 59.44% 1.09% -4.66%

2.A.d. Total Degrees Awarded 1,982 2,435 2,462 27 480

2.A.e. Student Satisfaction (Exiting Seniors)284.44% 85.97% 85.97% 0.00% 1.53%

2.B. UHD Student Success

2.B.a. FTIC Retention Rate (1 Year) 56.00% 63.09% 65.74% 2.65% 9.74%

2.B.b. FTIC Graduation Rate (6 Year)315.42% (134) 14.08% (117) 19.17% (134) 5.09% 3.75%

2.B.c. Number of Degrees Awarded in Key Fields 127 175 218 43 91

2.B.d. Pass Rate on Certification Exam - Education 94% 92% 92% 0% -2%

2.B.e. Course Completion Rate 93% 93% 94% 0% 1%

3. Community Advancement

3.a. Percent of Baccalaureate Graduates Enrolled in Graduate Courses or Employed in Texas in 1 Year 82% 80% 81% 1% -1%

3.b. Number of Courses with Community Engagement Activities Offered Annually 111 486 576 90 465

4. Access

4.a. Percent of Students Receiving Pell Grant 36.5% 52.6% 51.7% -0.9% 15.2%

4.b. Number of Community College Transfer Students 4,479 5,398 5,866 468 1,387

4.c. Number of Minority Students Enrolled 7,232 9,022 9,569 547 2,337

4.d. Percent of Semester Credit Hours Taught Online 5.6% 20.6% 23.8% 3.1% 18.2%

5. Competitive Resources/Operational Effectiveness

5.a. Total State Appropriations per FTE Student $3,718 $3,514 $3,350 -$164 -$368

5.b. Total Expenditures per FTE Student $9,472 $12,960 $13,384 $424 $3,912

5.c. Endowment $34,094,020 $37,339,078 $42,856,168 $5,517,090 $8,762,148

5.d. Total Annual Giving (Cash Basis) $2,548,000 $2,123,910 $1,916,689 -$207,221 -$631,311

Notes

1. Cells with no shading are for measures with no change in performance or de minimis reductions (1% or less), as well as measures that are largely descriptive in nature rather than performance-based (e.g., state appropriations per student).

2. The NSSE Student Satisfaction Survey is not administered every year. It will next be administered in 2016.

3. Number of graduates from each cohort are in parentheses.   Cohorts for each year are as follows: 2007-2008:  869, 2013-2014: 831, 2014-2015: 699

University of Houston-Downtown Progress Card

Annual Performance Increase/Decrease1