Measuring Success

The success of a strategic plan can be measured in many ways. If students feel more welcome, able to graduate, or aware of opportunities for meaningful engagement, the plan has accomplished its goal: to positively impact and enhance the student experience.

Each initiative has its own set of success metrics, but the plan in full is being tracked by these Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Icon of flags  Retention

The percentage of first-year students who persist onto their second year.

Current/Benchmark: 82%?

2028 goal: 86%

Icon of flags Graduation Rates

Students in a cohort who earn their sought-after credential in 4-6 years.

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2028 goal:

Icon of flags High-Impact Practice Rates

Refering to the number of students involved in AACU’s LEAP High Impact Practices (HIPs), these activities include: Education Abroad, Undergraduate Research, on-campus employment, etc.

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Icon of flags Net Promoter Score

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Icon of flags  Faculty and Staff Engagement

Campus Climate Survey?

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Icon of flags DEIJB Training

Measures Faculty and Staff who participate in university-sponsored DEIJB trainings, workshops, lectures, etc.

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Icon of flags Targeted Partnerships

Metrics of plan-specific partnerships including co-sponsorships, campus engagements, internship hosting, etc.

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Icon of flags Brand Awareness

Measures both aided and unaided awreness of Cal Lutheran compared to other regional colleges and universitites. 

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Icon of flags Total Funds Raised

Amount of funds raised annually.

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