Priority 1
Empowering Student Success
GOAL 1.A: Position the College of Computing as a destination of choice to attract high-quality and talented students from a broad spectrum of backgrounds.
Metric 1.A.1: Number of recruitment events organized by the college
Metric 1.A.2: Number of outreach events organized by the college
Metric 1.A.3: Number of articulation agreements maintained by the college
Metric 1.A.4: Number of first-generation college students
Metric 1.A.5: Number of undergraduate students
Metric 1.A.6: Number of graduate students
Metric 1.A.7: Processing time of graduate applications
Metric 1.A.8: Number of graduate assistantships awarded based on a competitive process
Metric 1.A.9: Number of undergraduate scholarships and financial aid packages awarded based on needs and a competitive process
GOAL 1.B: Enhance academic support, retention, wellness and belonging of students.
Metric 1.B.1: Undergraduate students' retention rate
Metric 1.B.2: Graduate students’ retention rate
Metric 1.B.3: Undergraduate students' 4-year graduation rate
Metric 1.B.4: Undergraduate students' 6-year graduation rate
Metric 1.B.5: Graduate students' 2-year graduation rate
Metric 1.B.6: Number of students on academic probation or dismissal status.
Metric 1.B.7: Number of students who participated in student support programs.
Metric 1.B.8: Number of wellness programs, workshops, social and networking events.
GOAL 1.C: Expand and enrich experiential learning opportunities to equip students with adaptable skills, prepare them for career success, and empower them to make meaningful contributions to their communities and society.
Metric 1.C.1: Percentage of graduating students who participated in at least one experiential learning experience.
Metric 1.C.2: Job or graduate studies placement rates within one year of graduation.
Metric 1.C.3: Median wages of graduates employed full-time one year after graduation.
Metric 1.C.4: Number of partnerships with companies offering internships.
Metric 1.C.5: Number of industry networking events.
Metric 1.C.6: Percentage of students who participated in career readiness programs annually.
GOAL 1.D: Strengthen alumni relations and post-graduation engagement.
Metric 1.D.1: Number of alumni engaged in events and networking programs annually.
Metric 1.D.2: Number of alumni actively involved in mentorship programs annually.
Metric 1.D.3: Number of alumni engaged in advisory boards of the college.
Metric 1.D4: Alumni survey satisfaction rate on the relevance of their education to their careers.
Initiatives
● Encourage the attendance of workshops, certifications, and courses in relevant areas, including both technical skills and leadership development.
● Develop a structured mentorship and onboarding program that includes goal-setting, meeting frequency, and progress tracking.
● Offer a training session on how to write effective self-reflection reports and interpret student evaluations.
● Encourage faculty to engage in activities that support excellence in teaching and research, aligning with best practices and standards outlined in Faculty Personnel documents.
● Prepare faculty and staff to take on administrative and leadership roles, e.g., offer workshops, mentoring, and succession planning.
● Encourage faculty and staff to participate in college committees and task forces as appropriate.
● Review the structure of administrative and leadership roles to be attractive with respect to release time, additional compensation, recognition, and progress toward promotion and tenure.
● Develop clear criteria in evaluation and promotion (as well as annual review and salary adjustment) policies that acknowledge teaching, research, and service contributions fairly.
● Create a well-attended “Lightning Talks” lunch series where faculty and staff can share their current research, teaching, or projects with others.
● Encourage joint initiatives (e.g., tenure-track, affiliate, and staff members) and promote a culture of respect and appreciation.
● Create an internal newsletter highlighting faculty and staff accomplishments and personal stories.
● Create a committee composed of faculty and staff that promotes a sense of belonging through informal social activities and acknowledgment of life milestones.