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  **EDA: Gallaudet           
  University**               

  **FY 2007 Program          
  Performance Report**       

  Strategic Goal 5           

  Direct Appropriation       

  EDA, Title I, Part A and   
  Section 207                

  Document                   
  Year 2007 Appropriation:   
  \$106,998                  

  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, provide leadership in setting the national
                 standard for best practices in education of the deaf and
                 hard of hearing, and establish a sustainable resource
                 base.**

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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 11:**                                      
  The number of full-time                                     
  and part-time,                                              
  degree-seeking                                              
  undergraduate students                                      
  enrolled at Gallaudet                                       
  University.   (Desired                                      
  direction: increase)                                        
    1365                                                      

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

  1998                                      1,339             Measure not in place

  1999                     1,250            1,300             Target Exceeded

  2000                     1,250            1,318             Target Exceeded

  2001                     1,250            1,321             Target Exceeded

  2002                     1,250            1,243             Did Not Meet Target

  2003                     1,250            1,243             Did Not Meet Target

  2004                     1,250            1,236             Did Not Meet Target

  2005                     1,250            1,207             Did Not Meet Target

  2006                     1,250            1,274             Target Exceeded

  2007                     1,250            1,206             Did Not Meet Target

  2008                     1,250            1,018             Did Not Meet Target

  2009                     1,250            (October 2008)    Pending
  ------------------------ ---------------- ----------------- -----------------------------

**Source**. Gallaudet University, Office of Institutional Research

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Target Context**. Previous and current enrollment targets and actual
data, up to FY 2007 GPRA report,  include both full-time and part-time
undergraduate students at Gallaudet University.\
\
This measure will be changed next year in the FY 2008 GPRA Performance
Plan to include only those undergraduate students who are enrolled
full-time at the University, in order to be consistent with the IPEDS
methodology being used by the Department.  \
\
The target for this measure will be also revised accordingly in the FY
2008 GPRA Performance Plan, from the 1,250 undergraduate students (both
full-time and part-time) to 1,180 students (only full-time) to be
enrolled at the University..

**Explanation**. The total undergraduate enrollment for the Fall 2007
(FY 2008) includes 973 full-time students and 45 part-time students. 
The overall decrease in enrollment of undergraduate students may have
been a result of the negative publicity surrounding the protest against
the selection of a new president in 2006.\
\
Gallaudet University is employing different strategies to increase
undergraduate students enrollment, including: (1) Development of
targeted recruitment of students in mainstream high schools; (2)
Recruitment of potential international students up to 15% of the student
body as permitted by the Education of the Deaf Act; (3) Recruitment of
potential transfer students and non-traditional students; (4) Provision
of alternative delivery of courses (e.g., on-line or evening classes);
and (5) Exploration of the market for other potential student
populations.  

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  **Measure 1.2 of 11:**                                      
  The number of students                                      
  enrolled in graduate                                        
  programs at Gallaudet                                       
  University.   (Desired                                      
  direction: increase)                                        
    1366                                                      

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

  1998                                      714               Measure not in place

  1999                     700              628               Did Not Meet Target

  2000                     700              541               Did Not Meet Target

  2001                     700              625               Made Progress From Prior Year

  2002                     700              517               Did Not Meet Target

  2003                     700              617               Made Progress From Prior Year

  2004                     700              506               Did Not Meet Target

  2005                     650              451               Did Not Meet Target

  2006                     650              466               Made Progress From Prior Year

  2007                     650              430               Did Not Meet Target

  2008                     425              383               Did Not Meet Target

  2009                     425              (October 2008)    Pending
  ------------------------ ---------------- ----------------- -----------------------------

**Source**. Gallaudet University, Office of Institutional Research

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Explanation**. 

Gallaudet has established minimum enrollment targets based on
long-standing enrollment targets and historical trends, recognizing that
actual figures vary from year to year.\
\
The decrease in new and returning graduate students is believed to a
result of the negative publicity surrounding the protest against the
selection of a new president in 2006.  In addition, the graduate program
enrollment is particularly affected by Gallaudet University\'s current
accreditation status - it was placed on probation by the Middle States
Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) - due to the importance of the
graduate programs to continue receiving accreditation from other
professional accrediting entities.

Gallaudet University anticipates that when full accreditation is
restored from MSCHE, the number of graduate students enrolling in the
University will increase.

 

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| **  | **Target**    | **Actual\      | **Status**                  |
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| 1   |               | 92             | Measure not in place        |
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| 1   | 70            | 70             | Target Met                  |
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| 2   | 70            | 86             | Target Exceeded             |
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| 2   | 70            | 93             | Target Exceeded             |
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| 2   | 70            | 92             | Target Exceeded             |
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| 2   | 70            | 154            | Target Exceeded             |
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| 2   | 70            | 70             | Target Met                  |
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| 2   | 70            | 176            | Target Exceeded             |
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| 2   | 175           | 173            | Did Not Meet Target         |
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| 2   | 175           | 187            | Target Exceeded             |
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**Source**. Gallaudet University, Office of Institutional Research

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Target Context**. Previous and current enrollment targets and actual
data, up to FY 2007 GPRA report, include only those students enrolled in
non-degree granting programs at Gallaudet University.\
\
This measure will be changed next year in the FY 2008 GPRA Performance
Plan to include all students not reported to IPEDS,
including undergraduate students enrolled in the English Language
Institute, students taking on-line courses, part-time undergraduate
students, 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.\
\
The target for this measure will be also revised accordingly in the FY
2008 GPRA Performance Plan, from the 175 students to be enrolled in
non-degree granting programs,  to 295 students to be enrolled at the
University that are not included in the other two enrollment measures
(that is, the number of full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students
and the number of graduate students).

**Explanation**. 

In anticipation of the change in this measure that will be made in the
FY 2008 GPRA Performance Plan to include all students not reported to
IPEDS (that is, students who are enrolled in courses and programs that
do not lead to a degree or certificate, part-time students,
undergraduate and special students, exchange students, international
interns, English Language Institute students and students taking
Professional Studies and Training courses), Gallaudet University
reported a total of 232 students in this category for the 2007 Fall
semester.

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  **Measure 1.4 of 11:**                                       
  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

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Explanation**. 

The decrease in the number of students enrolled at MSSD is believed to
be a result of the negative publicity surrounding the protest against
the selection of a new president in 2006.\
\
The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center (Clerc Center), which
includes both the Model Secondary School for the Deaf (MSSD) and the
Kendall Demonstration Elementary School (KDES), is developing strategies
to address enrollment goals.  Strategies include: (1) Re-designing the
Clerc Center Web site to be more user friendly; (2) Distributing a new
MSSD DVD with the application packet to prospective students and
parents; (3) Developing a targeted marketing campaign; and (4)
Emphasizing MSSD\'s and KDES\'s accreditation in their materials.

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  **Measure 1.5 of 11:**                                      
  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

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Explanation**. 

The Clerc Center, which includes both the MSSD and the KDES, is
developing strategies to address enrollment goals. Strategies include:
(1) Re-designing the Clerc Center Web site to be more user friendly; (2)
Developing a targeted marketing campaign; (3) Emphasizing MSSD\'s and
KDES\'s accreditation in their materials; and (4) Working with the DC
Mayor\'s Office to strengthen the relationship between KDES and the DC
Public Schools.

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  **Measure 1.6 of 11:**                                      
  The Gallaudet University                                    
  undergraduate                                               
  persistence rates of                                        
  first-time, full-time                                       
  freshmen students.                                          
    (Desired direction:                                       
  increase)                                                   
    00000000000002y                                           

  **Year**                 **Target**       **Actual\         **Status**
                                            (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, Office of Institutional Research

**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
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In FY 2007 the methodology of this calculation was 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 used by IPEDS to measure persistence. \
\
The decrease in first-year persistence being reported for FY 2007, which
had been increasing, is believed to be a result of the negative
publicity surrounding the protest against the selection of a new
president in 2006.  \
\
The University is employing a number of strategies to improve the
first-time, full-time degree seeking undergraduate students from their
first year to their second year, including: (1) Assessment of the
current early intervention model for pre-major and major students; (2)
Examination of course offerings and provide optional alternative methods
of delivery; (3) Identification of students who do not pre-register or
enroll for the following semester to determine appropriate intervention
strategies; and (4) Assessment and re-design of the mentoring program.

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  **Measure 1.7 of 11:**                                      
  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               (October 2007)    Pending

  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
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**Source**. Gallaudet University, Office of Institutional Research

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Data Quality**. Gallaudet University did not provide data for FY 2007
on this measure. The University states that accurate calculations of
both the persistence rates and the graduation rates of graduate students
continues to be problematic due to the variation how students progress
in different graduate programs.

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

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  **Measure 1.8 of 11:**                                      
  The graduation rate of                                      
  Gallaudet University                                        
  undergraduates, who have                                    
  graduated within six                                        
  years.   (Desired                                           
  direction: increase)                                        
    000000000000012                                           

  **Year**                 **Target**       **Actual\         **Status**
                                            (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               (October 2007)    Pending

  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, Office of Institutional Research

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Data Quality**. Gallaudet University stated that the FY 2007
graduation rate (for the 2001 cohort) is to be submitted to IPEDS in
April 2008. At that time, the University will also report this data to
the Department.

**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.

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  **Measure 1.9 of 11:**                                      
  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
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**Source**. Gallaudet University, Office of Institutional Research

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Target Context**. 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 measure is resistant to short-term
increases because of the time required between the implementation of new
initiatives and when the students graduate. Revising the targets for FY
2007 and each year thereafter to 43% and 44% represents a more
realistic, and at the same time, still ambitious targets for graduation.

**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 undergraduate students take to
complete their coursework.

Gallaudet University proposes to eliminate this indicator in FY 2008 and
report only the cohort-based, six-year graduation rate as reported to
IPEDS.

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  **Measure 1.10 of 11:**                                      
  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               (October 2007)    Pending

  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, Office of Institutional Research

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Data Quality**. Gallaudet University did not provide data for FY 2007
on this measure. The University states that accurate calculations of
both the persistence rates and the graduation rates of graduate students
continues to be problematic due to the variation how students progress
in different graduate programs.

**Target Context**. Gallaudet University 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 were
increased.

**Explanation**. Gallaudet University had estimated the graduation rate
of .91, by dividing the total number of degrees awarded during 2000 -
2006 period (956) by the number of new students matriculated during this
period (1,045).\
\
Gallaudet University was not able to accurately calculate graduation
rates for graduate students for FY 2000 - 2006, 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.

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  **Measure 1.11 of 11:**                                      
  The annual graduation                                        
  rate of the Model                                            
  Secondary School                                             
  students.   (Desired                                         
  direction: increase)                                         
    1374                                                       

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

  1998                                       0                 Measure not in place

  1999                      94               0                 Did Not Meet Target

  2000                      94               0                 Did Not Meet Target

  2001                      94               0                 Did Not Meet Target

  2002                      94               0                 Did Not Meet Target

  2003                      94               0                 Did Not Meet Target

  2004                      94               92                Made Progress From Prior Year

  2005                      94               84                Did Not Meet Target

  2006                      90               89                Made Progress From Prior Year

  2007                      90               98                Target Exceeded

  2008                      90               (October 2009)    Pending

  2009                      90               (October 2010)    Pending
  ------------------------- ---------------- ----------------- -----------------------------

**Source**. Gallaudet University, Clerc Center Office of Knowledge
Integration and Evaluation records

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

Explanation. Graduation from MSSD is more than completion of required
course work.  Graduation signals that students have completed the
required course work and have successfully met their IEP goals, in which
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)
  -------------- ---------------------------- ----------------------------

These calculations remove students who transfer to other
diploma-granting high school programs, and at the same time, retain
students who have withdrew or dropped-out of MSSD or whose destination
is unknown.

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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 Records.

**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 working 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, annual survey conducted by the Office
of the Provost

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Data Quality**. The source of the 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).  In FY 2007, 40% of the
students  who graduated from the University within the previous year
responded to the survey.\
\
The relatively small number of responses to the survey can cause yearly
results to fluctuate significantly.

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

**Explanation**. The employment rate of 73% for FY 2007 includes
Bachelor graduates who were employed either full-time or part-time
during their first year after graduation.\
\
The percentages of graduates employed and in further education
training total more than 100%, as some respondents were employed
while enrolled in a program of advanced education or training within the
same year.

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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, annual survey conducted by the Office
of the Provost

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Data Quality**. The source of the 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). In FY 2007, 40% of the
students who graduated from the University within the previous year
responded to the survey.\
\
The relatively small number of responses to the survey can cause yearly
results to fluctuate significantly.

**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**. The percentage of 37% for FY 2007 includes Bachelor
graduates who were in higher education or training either full-time or
part-time during their first year after graduation. \
\
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, each year, 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, annual survey conducted by the Office
of the Provost

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Data Quality**. The source of the 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).  In FY 2007, 40% of the
students who graduated from the University within the previous year
responded to the survey.\
\
The relatively small number of responses to the survey can cause yearly
results to fluctuate significantly.

**Target Context**. 

The target for this measure is intended 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.

**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 University\'s graduates.  The new measure intends
to focus on those graduates who are not using their degrees to pursue
either employment or advanced education.  This measure also includes
those graduates who are currently seeking employment. 

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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 Knowledge
Integration and Evaluation

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

Explanation. Since FY 2000, Gallaudet University has been collecting
data on the percentage of MSSD graduates who are in jobs or in
postsecondary education programs four months after graduation.  Previous
data provided by Gallaudet University 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
  ----------------------------- -------------------- --------------------

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.  

Gallaudet University reported that of the 37 MSSD seniors who graduated
in Spring 2007 and who responded to the four-month follow-up survey, 8%
were employed and another 8% were looking for employment.\
\
In FY 2008, all three measures will be changed to reflect the status of
graduates during their first year after graduation, rather than within
four months after graduation.

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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                             
  ----------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------------------

**Source**. Gallaudet University, Clerc Center Office of Knowledge
Integration and Evaluation

**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]{.underline}           [Target]{.underline}          
[Actual]{.underline}\
**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 the 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.\
\
Gallaudet University reported that of the 37 MSSD seniors who graduated
in Spring 2007 and who responded to the four-month follow-up survey, 73%
were enrolled in a higher education or training programs.\
\
In FY 2008, all three measures will be changed to reflect the status of
graduates during their first year after graduation, rather than within
four months after graduation.

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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                              
  ----------------------- ----------------- ------------------- --------------------------

**Source**. Gallaudet University, Clerc Center Office of Knowledge
Integration and Evaluation

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Explanation**. In FY 2007, this measure 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.\
\
Gallaudet University reported that of the 37 MSSD seniors who graduated
in Spring 2007 and who responded to the four-month follow-up survey, 19%
were not in jobs nor in postsecondary programs.  Of the 19%, 8% of these
graduates were looking for work and 11% were not looking for work.  All
19% stated their intent to enter a postsecondary education or a training
program at a later time. \
\
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)   89a03r                                         

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

  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                           
  ----------------------- ---------------- ----------------- -----------------------------

**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)   89a03s                                         

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

  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                           
  ----------------------- ---------------- ----------------- -----------------------------

**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 are excluded from this calculation. Graduates include
students receiving baccalaureate, master\'s, and doctoral degrees, and
graduate and specialist certificates.