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  **EDA: Gallaudet    
  University**        

  **FY 2009 Program   
  Performance Plan**  

  Strategic Goal 3    

  Direct              
  Appropriation       

  EDA, Title I, Part  
  A and Section 207   

  CFDA                84.910A: Gallaudet University Programs and Elementary and
                      Secondary Education Programs

                      84.910B: Gallaudet University Endowment Grant

                      84.910D: Gallaudet University Construction Program
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  **Program      **To challenge students who are deaf, graduate students
  Goal:**        who are deaf, and graduate students who are hearing to
                 achieve their academic goals and obtain productive
                 employment, and provide leadership in setting the
                 national standard for best practices in education of the
                 deaf and hard of hearing.**

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  ***Objective 1 of 4:***   *The University Programs and the Model Secondary School
                            for the Deaf and the Kendall Demonstration Elementary
                            School will optimize the number of students completing
                            programs of study.*

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  ------------------------ ---------------- ------------------ ---------------------------
  **Measure 1.1 of 13:**                                       
  The number of full-time,                                     
  degree-seeking                                               
  undergraduate students                                       
  enrolled at Gallaudet                                        
  University.   (Desired                                       
  direction: increase)                                         
    89a0ea                                                     

  **Year**                 **Target**       **Actual\          **Status**
                                            (or date           
                                            expected)**        

  2000                                      1,033              Measure not in place

  2001                                      1,146              Measure not in place

  2002                                      1,095              Measure not in place

  2003                                      1,099              Measure not in place

  2004                                      1,120              Measure not in place

  2005                                      1,098              Measure not in place

  2006                                      1,174              Measure not in place

  2007                                      1,101              Measure not in place

  2008                     1,180            973                Did Not Meet Target

  2009                     1,180            (October 2008)     Pending

  2010                     1,180            (October 2009)     Pending
  ------------------------ ---------------- ------------------ ---------------------------

**Source**. Gallaudet University, Collegiate Office of Enrollment
Services; Annual Report.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Explanation**. The enrollment measure had previously included all
undergraduate students, both full-time and part-time, and students
enrolled in non-degree programs, which was not consistent with the IPEDS
methodology being used by the Department.\
\
This measure is revised to be consistent with IPEDS methodology to
report only full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates. Revised data on
the number of full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates is now listed in
this report for FY 2000 through FY 2007.

  ------------------------ ---------------- ------------------ ---------------------------
  **Measure 1.2 of 13:**                                       
  The number of students                                       
  enrolled part-time in                                        
  degree programs or in                                        
  non-degree granting                                          
  programs at Gallaudet                                        
  University.   (Desired                                       
  direction: increase)                                         
    89a0eb                                                     

  **Year**                 **Target**       **Actual\          **Status**
                                            (or date           
                                            expected)**        

  2000                                      256                Measure not in place

  2001                                      135                Measure not in place

  2002                                      144                Measure not in place

  2003                                      218                Measure not in place

  2004                                      104                Measure not in place

  2005                                      214                Measure not in place

  2006                                      212                Measure not in place

  2007                                      224                Measure not in place

  2008                     295              277                Made Progress From Prior
                                                               Year

  2009                     295              (October 2008)     Pending

  2010                     295              (October 2009)     Pending
  ------------------------ ---------------- ------------------ ---------------------------

**Source**. Gallaudet University, Collegiate Office of Enrollment
Services; Annual Report.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Explanation**. In FY 2008, this measure includes all students not
included in IPEDS, including undergraduate students enrolled in the
English Language Institute, students taking on-line courses, and
graduate students enrolled in the professional studies program that
grant continuing education credit, and students taking other courses
that can not be applied to a degree.

  ------------------------ ---------------- ------------------ ----------------------------
  **Measure 1.3 of 13:**                                       
  The number of students                                       
  enrolled in graduate                                         
  programs at Gallaudet                                        
  University.   (Desired                                       
  direction: increase)                                         
    89a0ec                                                     

  **Year**                 **Target**       **Actual\          **Status**
                                            (or date           
                                            expected)**        

  1998                                      714                Measure not in place

  1999                                      628                Measure not in place

  2000                                      541                Measure not in place

  2001                                      625                Measure not in place

  2002                                      517                Measure not in place

  2003                                      617                Measure not in place

  2004                                      506                Measure not in place

  2005                                      451                Measure not in place

  2006                                      466                Measure not in place

  2007                                      430                Measure not in place

  2008                     425              (October 2007)     Pending

  2009                     425              (October 2008)     Pending

  2010                     425              (October 2009)     Pending
  ------------------------ ---------------- ------------------ ----------------------------

**Source**. Gallaudet University, Collegiate Office of Enrollment
Services; Annual Report.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

Target Context. The data for enrollment measure for graduate students
have been collected since 1998.  Previous targets were as follows:

  ------------------------------ ----------------------------------------
  **Year**                       **Target**

  1999                           700

  2000                           700

  2001                           700

  2002                           700

  2003                           700

  2004                           700

  2005                           650

  2006                           650

  2007                           650
  ------------------------------ ----------------------------------------

The graduate student enrollment data is accurate for FY 2004, 2005 2006
and 2007.  The Department reduced the targets for graduate student
enrollment in FY 2007 to better reflect the actual enrollment data for
these students.

**Explanation**. The number of students enrolled in graduate programs at
Gallaudet University includes all full- and part-time students enrolled
in degree-granting programs at the certificate, master\'s, specialist,
and doctoral levels.

  ------------------------ ---------------- ------------------ ---------------------------
  **Measure 1.4 of 13:**                                       
  The enrollment in the                                        
  Model Secondary School                                       
  for the Deaf established                                     
  by Gallaudet University.                                     
    (Desired direction:                                        
  increase)   1368                                             

  **Year**                 **Target**       **Actual\          **Status**
                                            (or date           
                                            expected)**        

  1998                                      224                Measure not in place

  1999                     225              209                Did Not Meet Target

  2000                     225              219                Made Progress From Prior
                                                               Year

  2001                     225              205                Did Not Meet Target

  2002                     225              188                Did Not Meet Target

  2003                     225              190                Made Progress From Prior
                                                               Year

  2004                     225              186                Did Not Meet Target

  2005                     225              182                Did Not Meet Target

  2006                     225              226                Target Exceeded

  2007                     225              218                Did Not Meet Target

  2008                     225              164                Did Not Meet Target

  2009                     225              (October 2008)     Pending

  2010                     225              (October 2009)     Pending
  ------------------------ ---------------- ------------------ ---------------------------

**Source**. Gallaudet University, Clerc Center student database; Annual
Report.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Explanation**. Gallaudet University reports only the number of MSSD
students enrolled in the fall of each year.

  ------------------------ ---------------- ------------------ ---------------------------
  **Measure 1.5 of 13:**                                       
  The enrollment in the                                        
  Kendall Demonstration                                        
  Elementary School                                            
  established by Gallaudet                                     
  University.   (Desired                                       
  direction: increase)                                         
    1369                                                       

  **Year**                 **Target**       **Actual\          **Status**
                                            (or date           
                                            expected)**        

  1998                                      137                Measure not in place

  1999                     140              117                Did Not Meet Target

  2000                     140              135                Made Progress From Prior
                                                               Year

  2001                     140              148                Target Exceeded

  2002                     140              148                Target Exceeded

  2003                     140              152                Target Exceeded

  2004                     140              145                Target Exceeded

  2005                     140              142                Target Exceeded

  2006                     140              141                Target Exceeded

  2007                     140              128                Did Not Meet Target

  2008                     140              127                Did Not Meet Target

  2009                     140              (October 2008)     Pending

  2010                     140              (October 2009)     Pending
  ------------------------ ---------------- ------------------ ---------------------------

**Source**. Gallaudet University, Clerc Center student database; Annual
Report.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Explanation**. Gallaudet University reports only the number of KDES
students enrolled in the fall of each year.

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+-------+---------------+------------------+--------------------------+
| **Y   | **Target**    | **Actual\        | **Status**               |
| ear** |               | (or date         |                          |
|       |               | expected)**      |                          |
+-------+---------------+------------------+--------------------------+
| 2003  |               | 60               | Measure not in place     |
+-------+---------------+------------------+--------------------------+
| 2004  |               | 70               | Measure not in place     |
+-------+---------------+------------------+--------------------------+
| 2005  |               | 75               | Measure not in place     |
+-------+---------------+------------------+--------------------------+
| 2006  |               | 64               | Measure not in place     |
+-------+---------------+------------------+--------------------------+
| 2007  |               | 54               | Measure not in place     |
+-------+---------------+------------------+--------------------------+
| 2008  | 75            | (October 2008)   | Pending                  |
+-------+---------------+------------------+--------------------------+
| 2009  | 75            | (October 2009)   | Pending                  |
+-------+---------------+------------------+--------------------------+

**Source**. Gallaudet University Collegiate Office of the Register,
records

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Target Context**. The undergraduate target was revised from 79% to 75%
for FY 2007 and subsequent years. This is the highest level achieved by
Gallaudet and significantly higher than the rate for comparable IPEDS
institutions. \
\
Recent comparisons indicate that Gallaudet University persistence rate
(between 60% to 75%) is comparable to other four-year higher education
institutions. Four-year public colleges have an average retention rate
of 69.9%, and four-year private colleges have an average retention rate
of 70.6%.

Explanation. This measure was designated as a long-term measure.\
\
Prior to FY 2007, calculation of this measure measured the persistence
of all undergraduates, including upperclassmen, who return from one fall
semester to the next fall semester.  Gallaudet University reported the
following data on the persistence of all undergraduates:\
\
  **Year      Actual**

  ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------
  1998                                       72 

  1999                                       73

  2000                                       72

  2001                                       71

  2002                                       73

  2003                                       71

  2004                                       73

  2005                                       76

  2006                                       72
  ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------

In FY 2007 the methodology of this calculation has been changed to
measure the first-year persistence of first-time, full-time freshmen
students from one fall semester to the next fall semester. This measure
is consistent with the methodology that is used by IPEDS to measure
persistence.

  ------------------------ ---------------- ------------------ ----------------------------
  **Measure 1.7 of 13:**                                       
  The Gallaudet University                                     
  graduate student                                             
  persistence rate.                                            
    (Desired direction:                                        
  increase)   1371                                             

  **Year**                 **Target**       **Actual\          **Status**
                                            (or date           
                                            expected)**        

  2000                                      78                 Measure not in place

  2001                                      82                 Measure not in place

  2002                                      98                 Measure not in place

  2003                                      86                 Measure not in place

  2004                     86               89                 Target Exceeded

  2005                     86               93                 Target Exceeded

  2006                     86               82                 Did Not Meet Target

  2007                     86               98                 Target Exceeded

  2008                     87               (October 2008)     Pending

  2009                     87               (October 2009)     Pending

  2010                     87               (October 2010)     Pending

  2011                     87               (October 2011)     Pending

  2012                     87               (October 2012)     Pending
  ------------------------ ---------------- ------------------ ----------------------------

**Source**. Gallaudet University, Collegiate Office of the Register,
records.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Explanation**. 

This measure was designated as a long-term measure.\
\
Graduate student persistence rates are calculated as the ratio of the
number of returning graduate students in a particular fall to the number
of graduate students \"available to return.\"

  ------------------------ ---------------- ------------------ ---------------------------
  **Measure 1.8 of 13:**                                       
  The dropout rate for                                         
  students in Model                                            
  Secondary School for the                                     
  Deaf.   (Desired                                             
  direction: decrease)                                         
    89a0bg                                                     

  **Year**                 **Target**       **Actual\          **Status**
                                            (or date           
                                            expected)**        

  2008                     Set a Baseline   (October 2008)     Pending

  2009                     Maintain a       (October 2009)     Pending
                           Baseline                            

  2010                     Maintain a       (October 2010)     Pending
                           Baseline                            
  ------------------------ ---------------- ------------------ ---------------------------

**Source**. Gallaudet University, Clerc Center student database: Annual
Report

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

Explanation. The baseline for the dropout rates will be established in
FY 2008.\
\
MSSD has provided a sample table of dropout rates, as shown below.

  ---------------------------- ------------- ------------- --------------
                               FY 2004       FY 2005       FY 2006

  September 15\                186           182           226
  Enrollment                                               

  Total Withdrawals            37            19            33

  Transfer-outs                19            8             22

  \"Dropouts\"                 18\           11\           11\
                               (10%)         (6%)          (5%)
  ---------------------------- ------------- ------------- --------------

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+------+---------------+-----------------+---------------------------+
| **Ye | **Target**    | **Actual\       | **Status**                |
| ar** |               | (or date        |                           |
|      |               | expected)**     |                           |
+------+---------------+-----------------+---------------------------+
| 2001 |               | 24              | Measure not in place      |
+------+---------------+-----------------+---------------------------+
| 2002 |               | 37              | Measure not in place      |
+------+---------------+-----------------+---------------------------+
| 2003 |               | 29              | Measure not in place      |
+------+---------------+-----------------+---------------------------+
| 2004 |               | 26              | Measure not in place      |
+------+---------------+-----------------+---------------------------+
| 2005 |               | 28              | Measure not in place      |
+------+---------------+-----------------+---------------------------+
| 2006 |               | 32              | Measure not in place      |
+------+---------------+-----------------+---------------------------+
| 2007 | 31            | 25              | Did Not Meet Target       |
+------+---------------+-----------------+---------------------------+
| 2008 | 32            | (October 2008)  | Pending                   |
+------+---------------+-----------------+---------------------------+
| 2009 | 32            | (October 2009)  | Pending                   |
+------+---------------+-----------------+---------------------------+
| 2010 | 32            | (October 2010)  | Pending                   |
+------+---------------+-----------------+---------------------------+
| 2011 | 32            | (October 2011)  | Pending                   |
+------+---------------+-----------------+---------------------------+
| 2012 | 32            | (October 2012)  | Pending                   |
+------+---------------+-----------------+---------------------------+

**Source**. Gallaudet University, Collegiate Office of the Register,
records.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Explanation**. This measure is consistent with the standard IPEDS
methodology that uses a six-year cohort graduation rate, based on the
same entering cohort as the IPEDS first-year persistence indicator; that
is, the percentage of all incoming first-time, full-time freshmen
students in one semester who have graduated by the end of six years
after entry. \
\
Using this measurement for the graduation rate will allow for comparison
with other colleges and universities, using the IPEDS methodology of
calculating this rate.\
\
This measure will not replace the current graduation measure, which is
based on a rolling average without an upward limit on the number of
years from the time of entry until graduation. Retaining the existing
measure, in addition to the new IPEDS graduation method indicator, will
allow for trend analysis with prior years and may provide a more
accurate picture of actual graduation rates, which include transfer
students and students enrolled longer than 6 years, who tend to
eventually graduate.

  ------------------------- ---------------- ------------------ ----------------------------
  **Measure 1.10 of 13:**                                       
  The graduation rate of                                        
  Gallaudet University                                          
  undergraduates.                                               
    (Desired direction:                                         
  increase)   1372                                              

  **Year**                  **Target**       **Actual\          **Status**
                                             (or date           
                                             expected)**        

  1998                                       41                 Measure not in place

  1999                      41               42                 Target Exceeded

  2000                      42               41                 Did Not Meet Target

  2001                      43               41                 Did Not Meet Target

  2002                      44               42                 Made Progress From Prior
                                                                Year

  2003                      45               42                 Did Not Meet Target

  2004                      45               42                 Did Not Meet Target

  2005                      46               42                 Did Not Meet Target

  2006                      47               42                 Did Not Meet Target

  2007                      43               42                 Did Not Meet Target

  2008                      43               (October 2008)     Pending

  2009                      43               (October 2009)     Pending

  2010                      43               (October 2010)     Pending

  2011                      44               (October 2011)     Pending

  2012                      44               (October 2012)     Pending
  ------------------------- ---------------- ------------------ ----------------------------

**Source**. Gallaudet University, Collegiate Office of the Register,
records.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Explanation**. This measure on the graduation rate provided each year
by Gallaudet University, includes all students who earn bachelor\'s
degrees, including transfer students, regardless of the time
baccalaureate students take to complete their coursework. \
\
Previously, the targets were moved up each year, while the actual
graduation rate has been consistently reported at either 41% or 42% each
year. This indicator is resistant to short-term increases because of the
time required between implementation of new initiatives and when the
students graduate. Revising the targets for FY 2007 and each year
thereafter to 43% and 44% will represent a more realistic, and at the
same time, still ambitious targets for graduation.

  ------------------------- ---------------- ------------------ ----------------------------
  **Measure 1.11 of 13:**                                       
  The graduation rate of                                        
  Gallaudet University                                          
  graduate students.                                            
    (Desired direction:                                         
  increase)   1373                                              

  **Year**                  **Target**       **Actual\          **Status**
                                             (or date           
                                             expected)**        

  2000                                       82                 Measure not in place

  2001                                       82                 Measure not in place

  2002                                       82                 Measure not in place

  2003                                       82                 Measure not in place

  2004                      82               84                 Target Exceeded

  2005                      83               86                 Target Exceeded

  2006                      83               91                 Target Exceeded

  2007                      84               94                 Target Exceeded

  2008                      84               (October 2008)     Pending

  2009                      84               (October 2009)     Pending

  2010                      85               (October 2010)     Pending

  2011                      85               (October 2011)     Pending

  2012                      85               (October 2012)     Pending
  ------------------------- ---------------- ------------------ ----------------------------

**Source**. Gallaudet University, Collegiate Office of the Register,
records.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Target Context**. 

Data provided by Gallaudet University reflects the graduation rate for
masters and doctoral students.

Gallaudet University reported that they are not able to accurately
calculate graduation rates for graduate students for FY 2000 - 2007, due
to the following reasons:\
\
1) Accessible data from the PeopleSoft database is recent, and many
students graduating during this period matriculated before the database
was implemented,\
\
2) The time-to-degree for graduate students vary widely, especially
those who are Ph.D. students, and\
\
3) There is a mix of full- and part-time students in the graduate
programs.\
\
Gallaudet University has exceeded their target for the graduation rate
of graduate students in FY 2004, FY 2005, and FY 2006. Consequently, the
targets for FY 2007 to FY 2012 are being increased, as shown:\
\
Year    Previous Target    New Target\
2007             83                         84\
2008             83                         84\
2009             83                         84\
2010             83                         85\
2011             84                         85\
2012             84                         85

  ------------------------- ---------------- ------------------ ----------------------------
  **Measure 1.12 of 13:**                                       
  The annual graduation                                         
  rate of the Model                                             
  Secondary School                                              
  students.   (Desired                                          
  direction: increase)                                          
    1374                                                        

  **Year**                  **Target**       **Actual\          **Status**
                                             (or date           
                                             expected)**        

  1998                                       93                 Measure not in place

  1999                      94               88                 Did Not Meet Target

  2000                      94               98                 Target Exceeded

  2001                      94               90                 Did Not Meet Target

  2002                      94               80                 Did Not Meet Target

  2003                      94               92                 Made Progress From Prior
                                                                Year

  2004                      94               92                 Did Not Meet Target

  2005                      94               84                 Did Not Meet Target

  2006                      90               89                 Made Progress From Prior
                                                                Year

  2007                      90               98                 Target Exceeded

  2009                      90               (October 2010)     Pending

  2010                      90               (October 2011)     Pending
  ------------------------- ---------------- ------------------ ----------------------------

**Source**. Gallaudet University, Clerc Center Office of Exemplary
Programs and Research records.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

Explanation. Graduation from MSSD is more than completion of required
course work. Graduation signals that students have successfully met
their IEP goals, so graduation becomes an Individualized Education
Program (IEP) decision.\
\
Students may graduate at the end of their senior year, or they may make
the decision, as part of the IEP process, to return to MSSD for a fifth
year to pursue their IEP goals. The following table shows the percentage
after four years and the percentage who exercise the fifth year
option. \
\
In calculating senior cohort graduation rates of MSSD students, a cohort
is a mutually exclusive group of: (1) senior students who complete their
fourth year of high school and graduate; and (2) senior students from
the same group who return for a fifth year of school (as second year
seniors), before graduating.

  -------------- ------------------------------ ------------------------------
  **Percentage                                  
  of Seniors Who                                
  Graduate in 4                                 
  Years and                                     
  Those Who                                     
  Graduate in 5                                 
  Years**                                       

  Year           4 Year Seniors                 5 Year Seniors

  2004           70 (02 - 03)                   22 (03 - 04) 

  2005           64 (03 - 04)                   20 (04 - 05)

  2006           73 (04 - 05)                   16 (05 - 06)

  2007            78 (05 - 06)                  20 (06 - 07) 
  -------------- ------------------------------ ------------------------------

  ------------------------- ---------------- ----------------- -----------------------------
  **Measure 1.13 of 13:**                                      
  The graduation rate for                                      
  MSSD students.   (Desired                                    
  direction: increase)                                         
    89a0m4                                                     

  **Year**                  **Target**       **Actual\         **Status**
                                             (or date          
                                             expected)**       

  2004                                       92                Measure not in place

  2005                                       84                Measure not in place

  2006                                       89                Measure not in place

  2007                                       98                Measure not in place

  2008                      90               (October 2009)    Pending

  2009                      90               (October 2010)    Pending

  2010                      90               (October 2011)    Pending
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**Source**. Gallaudet University, Clerc Center Office of Exemplary
Programs and Research records.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Data Quality**. The Department changed the method for measuring MSSD
graduation rate in fiscal year 2005.  In 2001, the University began
offering a second senior year for students who needed more time to
complete graduation requirements, individualized education program (IEP)
goals, and/or required coursework. The University believes that the
graduation rates previously reported under this measure gave an
incomplete picture of the graduation status of Clerc Center seniors
because it was based on graduation in 12th grade and did not reflect the
addition of the 5th year option. The Clerc Center worked with the
Department to develop a revised methodology to better reflect the
progress of students through school, changes in graduation requirements
and program options, and eventual graduation numbers. The figures
exclude students who transfer or are dismissed from MSSD.  Actual data
is reported back to FY 2004 reflecting this change.

**Explanation**. 

Graduation from MSSD is more than completion of required course work. 
Graduation signals that students have successfully met their IEP goals,
so graduation becomes an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
decision.

Students may graduate at the end of their senior year, or they may make
the decision, as part of the IEP process, to return to MSSD for a fifth
year to pursue their IEP goals.   The following table shows the
percentage after four years and the percentage who exercise the fifth
year option.  This represents a change from the way that graduation was
calculated in the past and in reports prior to FY 2008. 

In calculating senior cohort graduation rates of MSSD students, a cohort
is a mutually exclusive group of (1) senior students who complete their
fourth year of high school and graduate; and (2) senior students from
the same group who return for a fifth year of school (as second year
seniors), before graduating.

**Percentage of Seniors Who Graduate in 4 years and Those Who Graduate
in 5 Years\
\
**Year          4-Year Seniors          5-Year Seniors\
2004          70 (02-03)                   22 (03-04)\
2005          64 (03-04)                   20 (04-05)\
2006          73 (04-05)                   16 (05-06)\
2007

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  ***Objective 2 of 4:***   *Gallaudet works in partnership with others to develop
                            and disseminate educational programs and materials for
                            deaf and hard-of-hearing students.*

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  **Measure 2.1 of 1:**                                       
  The number of other                                         
  programs and/or                                             
  institutions adopting                                       
  Model/Kendall                                               
  innovative                                                  
  strategies/curricula or                                     
  modifying their                                             
  strategies as a result                                      
  of Model and Kendall\'s                                     
  leadership.   (Desired                                      
  direction: increase)                                        
    1376                                                      

  **Year**                **Target**       **Actual\          **Status**
                                           (or date           
                                           expected)**        

  1998                                     41                 Measure not in place

  1999                    41               52                 Target Exceeded

  2000                    41               62                 Target Exceeded

  2001                    41               39                 Did Not Meet Target

  2002                    41               56                 Target Exceeded

  2003                    41               54                 Target Exceeded

  2004                    50               91                 Target Exceeded

  2005                    55               56                 Target Exceeded

  2006                    55               84                 Target Exceeded

  2007                    55               89                 Target Exceeded

  2008                    55               (October 2008)     Pending

  2009                    55               (October 2009)     Pending
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**Source**. Gallaudet University, Clerc Center, Office of Training and
Professional Development, Annual Report.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Explanation**. The number of new programs adopting innovations from
year to year will vary and depends in part on the number and type of
strategies and curricula being disseminated by the Clerc Center and the
financial and personnel resources available within other programs for
training and implementation activities.\
\
The Department is continuing to work with Gallaudet on developing an
alternative to this measure that would assess the impact of
scientifically based research projects, other scholarly activities, and
demonstration and program development activities on improving
educational outcomes for students who are deaf and hard of hearing.

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  ***Objective 3 of 4:***   *Curriculum and extracurricular activities prepare
                            students to meet the skill requirements of the workplace
                            or to continue their studies.*

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  **Measure 3.1 of 6:**                                       
  The percentage of                                           
  Gallaudet University                                        
  Bachelor graduates who                                      
  are employed during                                         
  their first year after                                      
  graduation.   (Desired                                      
  direction: increase)                                        
    1378                                                      

  **Year**                **Target**       **Actual\          **Status**
                                           (or date           
                                           expected)**        

  2001                                     90                 Measure not in place

  2002                                     89                 Measure not in place

  2003                                     79                 Measure not in place

  2004                    80               73                 Did Not Meet Target

  2005                    81               69                 Did Not Meet Target

  2006                    82               84                 Target Exceeded

  2007                    82               73                 Did Not Meet Target

  2008                    82               (October 2008)     Pending

  2009                    82               (October 2009)     Pending

  2010                    82               (October 2010)     Pending

  2011                    82               (October 2011)     Pending

  2012                    82               (October 2012)     Pending
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**Source**. Gallaudet University, study on the status of graduates\'
employment and advanced studies.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Data Quality**. The source of this data is from an annual survey sent
to students who have graduated from Gallaudet University within the
previous year, inquiring about their employment and advanced education
or training status. Each year, about 30 to 35% of the graduates respond
to the survey (N = approximately 50 students). \
\
Gallaudet plans to revise the annual survey to capture additional data.

**Target Context**. The targets for FY 2001, FY 2002 and FY 2003 were
77, 78 and 79 respectively.

**Explanation**. This indicator was changed in FY 2003 to report
separately the percentage of students employed and the percentage of
students who received advanced education or training during their first
year after graduation. The percentages total more than 100% as some
respondents were employed while enrolled in a program of advanced
education or training within the same year.\
\
Those employed include both full- and part-time employment.

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  **Measure 3.2 of 6:**                                       
  The percentage of                                           
  Gallaudet University                                        
  Bachelor graduates who                                      
  are in advanced                                             
  education or training                                       
  during their first year                                     
  after graduation.                                           
    (Desired direction:                                       
  increase)   1379                                            

  **Year**                **Target**       **Actual\          **Status**
                                           (or date           
                                           expected)**        

  2001                    50               38                 Made Progress From Prior
                                                              Year

  2002                                     49                 Measure not in place

  2003                                     40                 Measure not in place

  2004                    40               38                 Did Not Meet Target

  2005                    41               36                 Did Not Meet Target

  2006                    41               36                 Did Not Meet Target

  2007                    37               37                 Target Met

  2008                    37               (October 2008)     Pending

  2009                    38               (October 2009)     Pending

  2010                    38               (October 2010)     Pending

  2011                    39               (October 2011)     Pending

  2012                    39               (October 2012)     Pending
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**Source**. Gallaudet University, study on the status of graduates\'
employment and advanced studies.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Data Quality**. The source of this data is from an annual survey sent
to students who have graduated from Gallaudet University within the
previous year, inquiring about their employment and advanced education
or training status. Each year, about 30 to 35% of the graduates respond
to the survey (N = approximately 50 students). \
\
Gallaudet University plans to revise the annual survey to capture
additional data.

**Target Context**. The FY 2007 and FY 2008 targets are being revised
from 42% to 37%, as students receiving baccalaureate degrees from
Gallaudet University are more likely then students from other public
universities and colleges to enter advanced education or training. FY
2009 and FY 2010 targets are 38% of students entering higher education;
and FY 2011 and FY2011 targets are 39% of students graduating from
Gallaudet University entering higher education or training.

**Explanation**. This indicator was changed in FY 2003 to report
separately the percentage of students employed and the percentage of
students who received advanced education or training during their first
year after graduation. Advanced education or training includes students
enrolled in a master\'s or Ph.D. program, a vocational or technical
program or another type of program (e.g., law school or medical
school).\
\
The percentages total more than 100% as some respondents were employed
while enrolled in a program of advanced education or training within the
same year. \
\
More than 36% of deaf or hard of hearing individuals with baccalaureate
degrees from Gallaudet University enter higher education or training, as
compared to the national average of 25% of individuals without hearing
loss entering higher education or training.

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  **Measure 3.3 of 6:**                                        
  The percentage of                                            
  Gallaudet University                                         
  Bachelor graduates who                                       
  are not employed nor in                                      
  advanced education or                                        
  training during their                                        
  first year after                                             
  graduation.   (Desired                                       
  direction: decrease)                                         
    1914                                                       

  **Year**                **Target**        **Actual\          **Status**
                                            (or date           
                                            expected)**        

  2002                                      6                  Measure not in place

  2003                                      13                 Measure not in place

  2004                                      11                 Measure not in place

  2005                                      15                 Measure not in place

  2006                    Set a Baseline    11                 Target Met

  2007                    10                15                 Did Not Meet Target

  2008                    10                (October 2008)     Pending

  2009                    10                (October 2009)     Pending

  2010                    10                (October 2010)     Pending

  2011                    10                (October 2011)     Pending

  2012                    10                (October 2012)     Pending
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**Source**. Gallaudet University, study on the status of graduates\'
employment and advanced studies.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Data Quality**. The source of this data is from an annual survey sent
to students who have graduated from Gallaudet University within the
previous year, inquiring about their employment and advanced education
or training status. Each year, about 30 to 35% of the graduates respond
to the survey (N = approximately 50 students). \
\
Gallaudet University plans to revise the annual survey to capture
additional data.

**Target Context**. The targets may be revised for FY 2008, FY 2009, FY
2010, FY 2011 and FY 2012, depending on the data provided in FY 2007.\
\
The tentative targets have been entered into VPS to indicate that this
is a long-term measure, and to be consistent with the two previous
indicators on the percentage of students employed and/or in advanced
education or training during their first year after graduation, both
with targets until FY 2012.

**Explanation**. 

This measure was added in FY 2006 as part of the break-out of
post-school outcomes to provide a more complete and accurate picture of
outcomes for Gallaudet graduates, in employment and advanced education.
The new measure is intended to focus on those graduates who are not
using their degrees to pursue either employment or advanced education. 
It is likely that graduates who are not employed or in advanced
education may be unable to find employment during their first year after
graduation. 

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  **Measure 3.4 of 6:**                                        
  The percentage of Model                                      
  Secondary School                                             
  graduates who are in                                         
  jobs within four months                                      
  to one year after                                            
  graduation.   (Desired                                       
  direction: increase)                                         
    2072                                                       

  **Year**                **Target**        **Actual\          **Status**
                                            (or date           
                                            expected)**        

  2008                    Set a Baseline    (October 2008)     Pending

  2009                    Maintain a        (October 2009)     Pending
                          Baseline                             
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**Source**. Gallaudet University, Clerc Center Office of Exemplary
Programs and Research, survey of graduates\' status.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Explanation**. From FY 2000 until FY 2007, Gallaudet University has
been collecting data on the percentage of MSSD graduates who are in jobs
or postsecondary programs four months after graduation. Previous data
are given below:\
\
**Year               Target               Actual**\
2000                                              74\
2001                                              72\
2002                   80                       90\
2003                   80                       82\
2004                   80                       83\
2005                   80                       83\
2006                   81                       77\
\
(The FY 2006 data was based on the 43 graduates out of 50 MSSD seniors
who graduated in Spring 2006 and who responded to the four-month
follow-up survey.)\
\
In FY 2007 this indicator was disaggregated to three categories of
students: 1) those who are employed, 2) those who are in post-secondary
education or training, and 3) those who are not engaged in either
activity.\
\
In FY 2008 this measure is being changed to reflect the status of
graduates during their first year after graduation, rather than the
previous measure of a 4-month follow-up.

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  **Measure 3.5 of 6:**                                        
  The percentage of Model                                      
  Secondary School                                             
  graduates who are in                                         
  advanced education or                                        
  training programs                                            
  within four months to                                        
  one year after                                               
  graduation.   (Desired                                       
  direction: increase)                                         
    2073                                                       

  **Year**                **Target**        **Actual\          **Status**
                                            (or date           
                                            expected)**        

  2008                    Set a Baseline    (October 2008)     Pending

  2009                    Maintain a        (October 2009)     Pending
                          Baseline                             
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**Source**. Gallaudet University, Clerc Center Office of Exemplary
Programs and Research, survey of graduates\' status.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Explanation**. From FY 2000 until FY 2007, Gallaudet University has
been collecting data on the percentage of MSSD graduates who are in jobs
or postsecondary programs four months after graduation. Previous data
are given below:\
\
**Year               Target                  Actual**\
2000                                                 74\
2001                                                 72\
2002                    80                         90\
2003                    80                         82\
2004                    80                         83\
2005                    80                         83\
2006                    81                         77\
\
(The FY 2006 data was based on the 43 graduates out of 50 MSSD seniors
who graduated in Spring 2006 and who responded to the four-month
follow-up survey.)\
\
In FY 2007 this indicator was disaggregated to three categories of
students: 1) those who are employed, 2) those who are in post-secondary
education or training, and 3) those who are not engaged in either
activity.\
\
In FY 2008 this measure is being changed to reflect the status of
graduates during their first year after graduation, rather than the
previous measure of a 4-month follow-up.

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  **Measure 3.6 of 6:**                                         
  The percentage of Model                                       
  Secondary School                                              
  graduates who are not                                         
  in jobs nor                                                   
  postsecondary (advanced                                       
  education or training)                                        
  programs within                                               
  four months to one year                                       
  after graduation.                                             
    (Desired direction:                                         
  decrease)   2074                                              

  **Year**                **Target**        **Actual\           **Status**
                                            (or date            
                                            expected)**         

  2008                    Set a Baseline    (October 2008)      Pending

  2009                    Maintain a        (October 2009)      Pending
                          Baseline                              
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**Source**. Gallaudet University, Clerc Center Office of Exemplary
Programs and Research, survey of graduates\' status.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Explanation**. 

In FY 2007 this indicator was added as part of the break-out of
post-school outcomes to provide a more complete and accurate picture of
outcomes for MSSD graduates.  The new measure is intended to focus on
MSSD graduates who are not using their high school diplomas to pursue
the desired outcomes of either employment or post-secondary education or
training.\
\
In FY 2008 this measure is being changed to reflect the status of
graduates during their first year after graduation, rather than the
previous measure of a 4-month follow-up.

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  ***Objective 4 of 4:***   *Improve the efficiency of operations at Gallaudet as
                            defined by the cost per successful student outcome,
                            where the successful outcome is graduation.*

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  **Measure 4.1 of 2:**                                      
  Federal cost per                                           
  Gallaudet graduate.                                        
    (Desired direction:                                      
  decrease)   89a03y                                         

  **Year**                **Target**       **Actual\         **Status**
                                           (or date          
                                           expected)**       

  2003                                     217,111           Measure not in place

  2004                                     216,889           Measure not in place

  2005                                     209,442           Measure not in place

  2006                                     219,065           Measure not in place

  2007                    Set a Baseline   (October 2007)    Pending

  2008                    Maintain a       (October 2008)    Pending
                          Baseline                           

  2009                    Maintain a       (October 2009)    Pending
                          Baseline                           
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**Source**. Gallaudet University, Budget Office

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Explanation**. This measure is calculated by adding the Federal
appropriations for the current year and the five preceding years, which
is then averaged. The average (from six years of Federal appropriations)
is divided by the number of graduates in the current year, both
undergraduate and graduate students. \
\
Federal students\' financial aid, vocational rehabilitation payments,
other Federal support for students, Federal grants and contracts, the
Federal Endowment Grant Program, tuition payments, and other private
funds received by the University are not included in this calculation. 
Graduates include students receiving baccalaureate, master\'s, and
doctoral degrees, and graduate and specialist certificates.

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  **Measure 4.2 of 2:**                                      
  Total educational cost                                     
  per graduate.                                              
    (Desired direction:                                      
  decrease)   89a03z                                         

  **Year**                **Target**       **Actual\         **Status**
                                           (or date          
                                           expected)**       

  2003                                     271,735           Measure not in place

  2004                                     272,294           Measure not in place

  2005                                     263,088           Measure not in place

  2006                                     273,068           Measure not in place

  2007                    Set a Baseline   (October 2007)    Pending

  2008                    Maintain a       (October 2008)    Pending
                          Baseline                           

  2009                    Maintain a       (October 2009)    Pending
                          Baseline                           
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**Source**. Gallaudet University, Budget Office

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Explanation**. This measure is calculated by adding the total
educational costs for the current year and the five preceding years,
which is then averaged. The average (from six years of total educational
costs) is divided by the number of graduates in the current year, both
undergraduate and graduate students.\
\
Costs associated with public services, auxiliary enterprises, and
construction is excluded from this calculation. Graduates include
students receiving baccalaureate, master\'s, and doctoral degrees, and
graduate and specialist certificates.