The following is a table of all the University outcomes by each Thematic Goal and time-frame, as well as the University Thematic Goal Metrics. Please place an “X” to the left of each University thematic goal, outcome, and metric that is supported by your College’s/Major Unit’s/Department’s Strategic Action Plan. Thematic Goal I: Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities, and Discovery (RSCAD) Create a culture of excellence that results in flourishing, sustainable, and widely recognized research, scholarly and creative activities, and discovery in a variety of disciplines and endeavors that benefit society as a whole. Short Term Outcomes (2014 – 2015) Intermediate Outcomes (2016 – 2020) Long Term Outcomes (2021 – 2025) T1-A – Increased intellectual and financial capital to support RSCAD T1-I – Intellectual and financial capital in place for expanded RSCAD efforts T1-N – Fifty nationally recognized K-State researchers, a high proportion of which are members of their national academies T1-B – More clusters/centers of collaborative RSCAD focus T1-J – Greater proportion of nationally and internationally recognized award-winning faculty in RSCAD programs T1-O – Extramural funding competitive with our benchmark institutions T1-C – Increased funding for research, research centers, and graduate training grants T1-K – Nationally and internationally recognized research centers T1-P – Research and development expenditures competitive with benchmark institutions T1-D – Tuition waivers for all GRAs T1-L – Recognized for prominent and productive placement of our graduates T1-Q – Competitive amongst our peers in the percentage of undergraduates involved in research T1-E – Competitive compensation and support available to GRAs, GTAs, and Gas T1-M – Increased participation by undergraduates in expanded opportunities in research T1-F – Enhanced and systematic approach for UG research T1-G – Successful recruitment, retention, evaluation, compensation, and rewards strategies in place to support RSCAD needs T1-H – Enhanced visibility and appreciation for research, discovery, and scholarly and creative activities Metrics for Thematic Goal I T1-1 – # of interdisciplinary research projects, institutes, and centers T1-2 – Total sponsored extramural funding expenditures T1-3 – # of juried, adjudicated, or externally vetted performances, shows and designs T1-4 – # of refereed scholarly publications per academic year and allocated faculty member
T4-4 – # of engagement activities and programs disaggregated by geographic boundaries T4-5 – # of participants involved in community-based research and outreach projects T4-6 – Economic impacts on rural and urban communities in Kansas Thematic Goal V: Faculty and Staff Foster a work environment that encourages creativity, excellence, and high morale in faculty and staff, responds to changing needs, embraces diversity, values communication and collaboration, and is respectful, trusting, fair, and collegial for all. Short Term Outcomes (2014 – 2015) Intermediate Outcomes (2016 – 2020) Long Term Outcomes (2021 – 2025) T5-A – Total compensation competitive with aspirant university and regional employers for faculty and staff in high priority areas T5-E – Total compensation competitive with aspirant university and regional employers for all employees T5-H – Talented and high performing, diverse workforce recognized for excellence and award-winning faculty and researchers T5-B – Efficient, effective, and integrated university HR processes and services that place employees in the right positions with the right skill sets at the right time T5-F – Faculty and staff current with developments in their fields and the skills needed to achieve excellence in performing their jobs T5-I – Stable funding available for recruitment and retention of top level faculty and staff T5-C – Career-long learning recognized by the university and its employees as a shared value and responsibility T5-G – Successful recruitment and retention of a talented and high performing, diverse workforce T5-J – Optimal number of faculty and staff comparable with our benchmark institutions T5-D – Effective evaluation processes that result in accountable faculty and staff with a clear understanding of their job expectations and how they contribute to the University's mission Metrics for Thematic Goal V T5-1 – # of national and international faculty awards T5-2 – # and % of faculty with endowed chairs, professorships, and fellowships T5-3 – Competitive compensation packages for faculty and staff T5-4 – # and % of faculty and staff participating in international experiences T5-5 – % of tenure/tenure-track faculty by demographic group T5-6 – % of fulltime staff by demographic group T5-7 – % of faculty and staff reporting satisfaction in the work environment
Thematic Goal VI: Facilities and Infrastructure Provide facilities and infrastructure that meet our evolving needs at a competitive level with our benchmark institutions and are an asset to recruit and retain quality students, faculty, researchers, and staff. Short Term Outcomes (2014 – 2015) Intermediate Outcomes (2016 – 2020) Long Term Outcomes (2021 – 2025) T6-A – Responsive, timely, and strategic facilities services aligned with campus operational needs as well as future planning and implementation T6-D – Adequate office space for all K-State employees equipped to support their work and productivity T6-G – High quality, technology enabled, flexible and adaptable classroom space appropriate to the evolving needs of the learning environment and readily available to K-State faculty and students T6-B – Adequate temporary space to house programs and staff impacted by renovations of existing facilities T6-E – Enhanced campus community experience and collaborative learning and working environments promoted by facilities that support multidisciplinary work and integrated interaction between students, faculty, researchers, staff, and administrators T6-H – High-quality research laboratories and specialty spaces that enhance research and scholarly activities T6-C – Robust and reliable information technology ensuring business continuity and consistent with the achievement of the highest quality levels of support for research, instruction, student services, and administration T6-F – Efficient, reliable, and cost-effective central and building utilities with the capacity for expansion as needed to support campus needs and guarantee the safety, comfort, and integrity of our research, animal, and human environments T6-I – Well-maintained buildings, utilities, IT infrastructure, and grounds consistent with the expectations and image of a highly ranked land grant research and teaching institution T6-J – An excellent campus community experience supported by facilities and landscapes that enhance social interaction, learning and collaboration T6-K – Signature facilities that promote collaborative learning and working environments, multidisciplinary work, and integrated interaction between students, faculty, researchers, staff, and administrators Metrics for Thematic Goal VI T6-1 – # and % of technology enabled classrooms T6-2 – Total expenditures for physical facilities and infrastructure projects T6-3 – Total annual expenditures for deferred maintenance T6-4 – Total funding available to support facilities and infrastructure needs T6-5 – % of faculty, staff, and students reporting satisfaction with facilities and infrastructure