Assessment & Evaluation Process
The University of Connecticut's strategic plan aims to enhance academics, research, and community outreach. Engaging over 10,000 stakeholders, it focuses on student success, transformative research, and fiscal responsibility. The plan emphasizes student-centered actions, faculty and staff support, and innovation to address global challenges, aiming to elevate UConn as a leading public research institution over the next 10 years.
Contributing to the Plan
UConn's Strategic Plan identified 15 long-term key performance indicators (KPIs) that represent the values and strategic priorities for the institution. Three KPIs directly relate to areas of focus for the Division of Student Life & Enrollment. In support of the larger plan, each department within the Division identified the initiatives and strategies that contribute to achieving these goals. The Division will track and assess the progress related to the activities of this plan and share updates with the community. Below are the three KPIs from UConn's Strategic Plan and the strategies identified to meet these goals.
Increase 6-year Graduation Rate
The six-year graduation rate is the percent of undergraduate students that complete their degree from their first institution of attendance within six years of starting their program. Six-year graduation rates are used nationally as one way to measure and compare student success across institutions. While UConn's six-year graduation rate of 84% is significantly higher than the national average of 64%, we are committed to continually strengthening the student experience and graduation rate. To support this goal, the Division of Student Life & Enrollment will continue to work collaboratively across the institution to identify and support efforts that reduce the barriers to degree completion at every stage of the student lifecycle.
Decrease Financial Concern
On average, UConn Huskies graduate with less educational debt than their peers who attend other 4-year colleges and universities. However, the amount of educational debt poses financial burdens and challenges for many students and their families. In a recent survey of undergraduate students at UConn, 46% of students reported feeling some amount of concern about the loans and debt they are accruing. The Division of Student Life & Enrollment has identified several strategies to address these concerns. These strategies include continually working to maximize financial aid opportunities, support financial literacy, facilitate student employment, and increase access to affordable food and housing across all campuses.
Increase Students' Sense of Value
In a recent survey, the vast majority of UConn Huskies (75%) reported that they felt valued as individuals on campus. We are proud of the work we do to foster welcoming communities for so many students. At the same time, we aim for every Husky to feel valued at each of our campuses. To work towards that goal, we will continue to expand our efforts to promote positive connections among students, faculty, and staff, to ensure our facilities are welcoming and accessible, and to promote community health and safety.