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Institutional sustainability refers to the ability of an educational institution to operate in a manner that meets the needs of the present without compromising future success. It involves a commitment to environmental, social, and economic practices that contribute to long-term viability and resilience.<\/i><\/p>\n
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Enhance the financial stability and sustainability of the institution through strategic financial planning, responsible resource allocation, and innovative revenue-generation initiatives, ensuring long-term resilience and success.<\/p>\n
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Student success is a comprehensive and multifaceted concept that encompasses various aspects of a student’s educational journey and overall development. It goes beyond traditional measures of academic achievement and includes personal growth, well-being, and readiness for future endeavors. Student success is a dynamic and evolving process that recognizes and celebrates the diverse pathways and aspirations of individuals within the educational community.<\/i><\/p>\nGoal<\/h4>\n
Enhance degree completion rates for undergraduate, graduate, and transfer students, through strategic initiatives focused on academic support, streamlined pathways, and the necessary services that ensure timely and successful attainment of their educational goals.<\/p>\n
Graduation Rates.<\/b> The graduation rate is a metric used in higher education to measure the<\/span> proportion of first-time, full-time students and transfer students <\/span>who complete their degree program within a specified period of time. It reflects the proportion of students who graduate within a standard timeframe, such as four (100%), six (150%), or eight (200%) years for undergraduate programs.<\/span><\/p>\n Graduation Rates will be disaggregated by gender, resident, non-resident, under-represented minority, first-generation, and Pell grant status (proxy for socio-economic status).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” width=”100%” max_width=”2560px” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_3_font_size=”54px” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”5%|5%|5%|5%|true|true” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” header_3_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_3_font_size_phone=”” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Rather than simply looking at numbers and data metrics as the defining measurements for a diverse environment, a belief in transformational diversity demands thoughtful and engaged actions that result in real and meaningful change. Transformational diversity focuses on developing and implementing diverse and inclusive philosophies and practices while evaluating and analyzing the effects on the institution.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Foster an inclusive educational, living, and work environment at Western Oregon University, ensuring that students and employees feel a profound sense of belonging and have abundant opportunities for growth and success.<\/span><\/p>\n Enrollment, Retention & Persistence (Undergraduate); Enrollment, Retention, & Persistence (UG Transfer); Enrollment (Graduate).<\/b><\/p>\n Enrollment:<\/b> At census for fall term, the number of full- and part-time students, by gender, race\/ethnicity, and level (undergraduate and graduate, including doctor\u2019s \u2013 professional practice students); the total number of full- and part-time undergraduate degree\/certificate-seeking students (first-time entering, transfer-ins, and continuing\/returning) and full- and part-time undergraduate non-degree\/non-certificate students).<\/span><\/p>\n Retention:<\/b> A measure of the rate at which students persist in their educational program at an institution, expressed as a percentage. Retention refers specifically to the proportion of first time, full-time students retained from their first fall to their second fall. First-time meaning first time in college.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Persistence:<\/b> The proportion of a first-time, full-time student cohort persisting to their next 3rd, 4th, etc. fall term.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n These data will be disaggregated by gender, resident, non-resident, under-represented minority, first-generation, and Pell grant status (proxy for socio-economic status).<\/span><\/p>\n Campus Climate Survey.<\/b> A research instrument designed to assess the attitudes, perceptions, experiences, and behaviors of members of a college or university community regarding the social, cultural, and institutional climate on campus. The survey will be administered to students, faculty, and staff every three years beginning in 2025 to track changes over time and inform institutional efforts to promote a positive and inclusive campus environment.<\/span><\/p>\n Employee Retention Rate.<\/b> The percentage of employees who remain employed at an institution over a specific period measured annually and disaggregated by employee category (tenure-track, non-tenure track, classified, and unclassified) as well as by gender and race\/ethnicity. It is a key metric used to assess the effectiveness of an institution’s efforts to retain its faculty, staff, and administrators. A high employee retention rate indicates that the institution is successful in retaining its workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/planning\/files\/2024\/03\/WOU-students-looking-at-a-laptop.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”400px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” module_class=”custom_row” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” width=”100%” max_width=”2560px” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”second-on-mobile” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/planning\/files\/2024\/03\/WOU-students-walking.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”400px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_3_font_size=”54px” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”5%|5%|5%|5%|true|true” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” header_3_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_3_font_size_phone=”” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A university is built around a variety of communities. Classrooms, departments, units, divisions, teams, interdepartmental work groups, etc. are made up of individuals who must navigate multiple voices and perspectives. Strengthening the ways that communities interact, paying close attention to accessibility, collaboration, and communication allows employees and students alike to grow in positive ways.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\nOutcomes<\/h4>\n
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Transformational Diversity<\/h3>\n
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Goal Monitoring Metrics<\/h4>\n
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Community Strength<\/h3>\n
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