This measure is not suitable for an IPA since it is expected. Debt Capacity - measures the institution's revenue to debt ratio. It is a fiscal health indicator. Balance with another measure is important. Need to develop a state standard that will communicate a statewide minimum standard.
Historical comparisons are also useful.
While RU supports the notion of accountability and is not opposed to the development of performance measures, the current proposal has some serious flaws that the University cannot support. This proposal focuses too heavily on state-wide performance indicators rather than allowing the development of institutionally defined measures derived from campus strategic planning processes that are linked to state priorities. Performance measures tied to new money have proven more successful. Models tied to existing funding can be viewed as punitive while those tied to new money provide institutions with new opportunities and incentives. Those with strong ties will continue to prosper while the new model would have the potential of punishing institutions who have not received their fair share under the current system even further by threatening existing operating funds.