Improve the value of postsecondary learning
Identify Key Indicators of Success
How citizens measure success sets the decision framework. For example, longer life expectancy or lower incidence of disease would indicate to most people that the population was healthier. Similarly, high employment rates usually signal that the economy is doing well.
Identify Proven or Promising Strategies
Research and experience suggest that certain strategies are more likely to help us achieve the identified success indicators. We evaluate whether currently budgeted strategies and activities accomplish what was intended.
Develop a Results-Based Prioritization of Activities
This framework provides the criteria for choosing activities that best accomplish desired outcomes. With limited resources, we invest in activities that connect to chosen strategies.
Indicators & Measures
1. Increase the educational attainment of Washington adults
a. Percentage of adults completing degrees or certificates
2. Increase system efficiency and student persistence
a. Freshman retention rates, fall to fall
3. Expand opportunities for Washington students in the new economy
a. Degrees conferred in high-demand fields
4. Help more people progress in the workforce
a. Percentage of workforce preparation students taking at least one year of credits
5. Improve the linkage between university research and Washington's economy
a. Number of technology transfer licenses or option agreements executed
Purchase Strategies
Equity
Financial aid
Targeted retention strategies (TRIO)
Attainment gap
Workforce
Workforce training
Basic skills/ language training
Focused training: high needs/ high wage sectors
Career pathways and apprenticeships
Economy
Research
Tech. transfer
Consulting
Efficiency
Time/cost per degree granted
Alignment: K-12 to workforce training
Alignment: K-12 to higher education
Transfer and articulation
Access
Cost
Graduation/ retention rates
Enrollment capacity