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Educating Illinois ReportCard

Goal 4- Exceed Value Expectations of Illinois Citizens.

Action 8: Affordability

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Performance Indicator Data History Current Status Description
08A

Kiplinger's Finance 

  • Fall 2002: Not Ranked
  • Fall 2003: Ranked 73rd
  • Fall 2004: N/A
  • Spring 2006: Ranked 83rd
  • Spring 2007: Ranked 74th
  		Action is moving in the Desired Direction of its intended target.
Desired Direction
  • University placement in Kiplinger's Personal Finance Top 100 Colleges and Universities for quality and value. Performance Indicator: Place in the top 50
 
08B

US News and World Report Rankings 

  • 2003 Rankings: Tier 3
  • 2004 Rankings: Tier 3
  • 2005 Rankings: Tier 3
  • 2006 Rankings: Tier 3
  • 2007 Rankings: Tier 3
  		Action has not changed since the last review.
No Change
  • University placement in US News and World Report's four-tier ranking of national doctoral universities. Performance Indicator: Place in Tier 2
 
08C

Computing Requirements 

  • Qualitative performance indicator - view Description for results.
  		Action has been completed or is being maintained.
Completed/Maintained
  • Require all students to have a computer with minimum and hardware standards that can connect effectively to the Internet. Peformance Indicator Progress: Effective fall 2005 all students will be required to have a computer. The University’s Student Computer Ownership policy is available at http://www.policy.ilstu.edu/policydocs/student_computer.html
 
08D

Computing Financial Assistance 

  • Qualitative performance indicator - view Description for results.
  		Action has been completed or is being maintained.
Completed/Maintained
  • Develop and implement strategies to offset the cost of computing requirements to students. Performance Indicator Progress: A number of strategies have been developed, including special pricing for equipment and software through TechZone and financial aid.
 
08E

Endowed Scholarships 

  • Qualitative performance indicator - view Description for results.
  		Action is moving in the Desired Direction of its intended target.
Desired Direction
  • Generate $20 million for endowed scholarships. Redefining “normal” generated $13.1 million for endowed scholarships.
 
08F

Student Debt 

  • FY 2002: N/A
  • FY 2003, $13,921 top 17%
  • FY 2004: $13,780, top 14%
  • FY 2005: $14,620, top 15%
  • FY 2006: $15,616, top 21%
  		Action is moving in the Opposite Direction of its intended target.
Opposite Direction
  • University placement in US News and World Report's listing of institutions with students graduating with the least amount of debt. Performance Indicator: Place in the top 10 percent
 
08G

Time-to-Degree 

  • FY 2002: 4.5 years
  • FY 2003: 4.6 years
  • FY 2004: 4.5 years
  • FY 2005: 4.3 years
  • FY 2006: 4.3 years
  		Action has not changed since the last review.
No Change
  • Average time between first enrollment and baccalaureate degree conferral. Performance Indicator: Decrease to four years
 
08H

Academic Advisement 

  • Qualitative performance indicator - view Description for results.
  		Action is moving in the Desired Direction of its intended target.
Desired Direction
  • Develop and implement plans to strengthen academic advisement. Peformance Indicator Progress: University College is developing plans to systematically address the advising needs of General Students and students in transition to the University and from one major to another.
 
08I

Alternative Learning Paradigms 

  • Qualitative performance indicator - view Description for results.
  		Action is moving in the Desired Direction of its intended target.
Desired Direction
  • Investigate and design alternative learning paradigms to the traditional method of semester instruction. Performance Indicator Progress: In January 2007, Mennonite College of Nursing began an accelerated degree sequence allowing students to compete a traditional two-year degree in one-year. A new Corporate MBA program began in January 2006 in cooperation with the McLean County Chamber of Commerce, with classes offered during weekends. A number of courses are offered on-line, allowing students to progress throughout a semester at their own pace.
 

Action 9: Resources

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Performance Indicator Data History Current Status Description
09A

Planning Accreditation 

  • Qualitative performance indicator - view Description for results.
  		Action has been completed or is being maintained.
Completed/Maintained
  • Articulating how divisional planning, budgeting, and assessment processes support the University’s vision, values, goals, and priorities. Performance Indicator Progress: Action complete and documented at www.provost.ilstu.edu/resources/accreditation.shtml
 
09B

Cost Estimates 

  • Qualitative performance indicator - view Description for results.
  		Action has been completed or is being maintained.
Completed/Maintained		  
09C

Program Review 

  • Qualitative performance indicator - view Description for results.
  		Action has been completed or is being maintained.
Completed/Maintained
  • Reviewing and revising the program review format. Performance Indicator Progress: Action complete; new program review guidelines are available from the Office of the Vice President and Provost.
 

Action 10: Campus

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Performance Indicator Data History Current Status Description
10A

Environ., Hlth. & Safety Sustainability 

  • Qualitative performance indicator - view Description for results.
  		Action has been completed or is being maintained.
Completed/Maintained
  • Conduct assessment of health, safety, and environmental sustainability.Performance Indicator Progress: Baseline data collected in 2003; updated in spring 2005 with findings chronicled in the Campus Environmental Sustainability Factbook.
 
10B

Harm Reduction 

  • Qualitative performance indicator - view Description for results.
  		Action has been completed or is being maintained.
Completed/Maintained
  • Implement a harm-reduction approach to issues of health, safety, and environmental sustainability. Performance Indicator Progress: Numerous programs, coordinated by the University Health Education Coordinating Council, have been offered for faculty, students and staff. Work begun on campus incident management plan.
 
10C

Life Safety Enhancements 

  • Qualitative performance indicator - view Description for results.
  		Action is moving in the Desired Direction of its intended target.
Desired Direction
  • Complete life-safety enhancements to Stevenson and Turner Halls. Performance Indicator Progress: Funding has been secured for these projects and work is currently under way.
 
10D

Milner Library Power Distribution 

  • Qualitative performance indicator - view Description for results.
  		Action has not changed since the last review.
No Change
  • Replace the power distribution system in Milner Library. Performance Indicator Progress: The University has requested state funds to complete this project.
 
10E

Work Related Injuries and Motor Vehicle Accidents 

  • 2002: 20 accidents; 181 injuries/illnesses
  • 2003: 20 accidents; 200 injuries/illnesses
  • 2004: 9 accidents; 149 injuries/illnesses
  • 2005: 33 accidents; 154 injuries/illnesses
  • 2006: 14 accidents; 138 injuries/illnesses
  		Action is moving in the Desired Direction of its intended target.
Desired Direction
  • Number of work related injuries/illnesses and motor vehicle accidents. Performance Indicator: Decrease the number of work related injuries/illnesses and motor vehicle accidents annually. The University Health Education Coordinating Committee continues to monitor and initiate public information on safety initiatives and concerns
 
10F

Campus Sustainability 

  • Qualitative performance indicator - view Description for results.
  		Action has been completed or is being maintained.
Completed/Maintained
  • Improve campus sustainability in the areas of energy, water, and other resource use and recycling/waste management. Performance Indicator Progress: A number of initiatives have been undertaken by the Green Team to improve campus sustainability. Planning for Gregory Street property considered sustainability provisions. The University joined the Illinois Sustainable University Compact in 2006, secured external grant funding to upgrade campus lighting and increased campus recycling facilities.
 
10G

Energy Planning 

  • Qualitative performance indicator - view Description for results.
  		Action is moving in the Desired Direction of its intended target.
Desired Direction
  • Implement priorities identified in the Energy Management and Utility Infrastructure Improvement Plan. Performance Indicator Progress: Actions undertaken to date include: work on the Southeast and Northwest Zone Chilled Water projects; energy procurement through cooperative partnerships with other institutions; and lighting upgrades with grant support.
 

Action 11: Facilities

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Performance Indicator Data History Current Status Description
11A

Campus Renovation 

  • Qualitative performance indicator - view Description for results.
  		Action has been completed or is being maintained.
Completed/Maintained
  • Complete Schroeder Hall and Julian Hall renovations, Felmley Hall ventilation upgrades, construction of the College of Business Building and the In Exchange pedestrian plaza. Performance Indicator Progress: All projects completed.
 
11B

State Capital Funding 

  • Qualitative performance indicator - view Description for results.
  		Action is moving in the Desired Direction of its intended target.
Desired Direction
  • Receive state capital funding for enhancement of the Power Plant and infrastructure; a new Wellness Activity Center; and rehabilitation of the Fine Arts Complex, Williams Hall, and Milner Library. Peformance Indicator Progress: The University will pursue Power Plant enhancements and Student Fitness and Kinesiology/Recreation Facility with other funds. The other three projects remain among the highest priorities in the University's state funds requests. Funding for the Fine Arts Complex is included in the Governor's budget for FY2008.
 
11C

State Capital Renewal Funding 

  • Qualitative performance indicator - view Description for results.
  		Action has not changed since the last review.
No Change
  • Receive state capital renewal funding for Stroud Auditorium and Cook Hall roof replacement. Performance Indicator Progress: The state has not yet authorized funding for these projects.
 
11D

Facilities Condition Assessment 

  • Qualitative Performance Indicator - view Description for results.
  		Action is moving in the Desired Direction of its intended target.
Desired Direction
  • Implement priorities from Facilities Condition Assessment. Performance Indicator Progress: This is an ongoing process; selection of projects to be undertaken includes review of the Condition Assessment.
 
11E

Maintenance Expenditures 

  • FY 2002: $6.1 million
  • FY 2003: $5.6 million
  • FY 2004: $11.0 million
  • FY 2005: $12.0 million
  • FY 2006: $11.4 million
  		Action is moving in the Opposite Direction of its intended target.
Opposite Direction
  • Annual maintainance expenditures. Performance Indicator: Annually spend $20 million on maintenance activities
 
11F

Residential and Dining Planning 

  • Qualitative performance indicator - view Description for results.
  		Action is moving in the Desired Direction of its intended target.
Desired Direction
  • Developing and implementing the Long Range Plan for University Housing and Campus Dining Services. Peformance Indicator Progress: Remodeling of Wilkins and Haynie Halls completed; work on Wright Hall and Linkins Dining Center underway; remodeling of East Campus residence halls expected to begin in spring 2007.
 
11H

Information Infrastructure 

  • Qualitative performance indicator - view Description for results.
  		Action is moving in the Desired Direction of its intended target.
Desired Direction
  • Document and implement a long-range plan for renewing the University’s information infrastructure and information delivery systems for academic and administrative use. Peformance Indicator Progress: A team – E-merge - has been established and is considering needs related to a new human resources/payroll system. New mainframe supporting administrative computing structure installed in FY2007. Among other activities: enhanced campus access to various information technologies and numerous new web-based projects completed.
 
11G

Technology Long-Term Planning 

  • Qualitative performance indicator - view Description for results.
  		Action has been completed or is being maintained.
Completed/Maintained
  • Review and update the University’s long-term planning for technology. Performance Indicator Progress: The Campus Technology Council has completed the Information Technology Strategic Plan. Please click here to view the plan: Information Technology Strategic Plan
 
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