Core theme fulfillment

Core theme 1: Learning

Prepare graduates to compete globally through high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the liberal arts, sciences and selected professional programs.

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Goal 1: Provide high-quality undergraduate degree programs taught by a diverse, well-qualified faculty who continually improve the curriculum through assessment and innovation.
- % of student full-time equivalent (FTE) taught by ranked faculty (tenure-track, tenured, continuing lecturer)
- % of student FTE taught tenure-track/tenured faculty (lower- and upper-division)
- % of student FTE taught by LOAs (adjunct instructors)
- % of undergraduate classes with 19 or fewer students
- % of graduating class who studied abroad (USAC + exchanges)
- diversity of academic faculty
- % of degree programs reviewed through program review or disciplinary accreditation on an 8-year cycle
- undergraduate enrollment
Goal 2: Recruit a high-achieving, diverse student body and provide access and a clear path to graduation.
- % of entering class with ACT ≥26 or equivalent
- enrollment of National Merit scholars
- enrollment of National Hispanic scholars
- undergraduate student body - % ethnic diversity
- first-year retention (fall to fall)
- 4-year graduation rate
- 6-year graduation rate
- 6-year graduation rate-ethnically diverse
- NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR)
- # of bachelor's degrees granted
- student:faculty ratio
- student participation in NevadaFIT
- average student credit load (taken and earned)
- professional advisor:student ratio
Goal 3: Provide high-quality graduate programs taught by research-active faculty.
- % student FTE taught by tenured/tenure-track faculty
- % of doctoral students on teaching (TA) and research (RA) assistantships
- % of master's students on teaching (TA) and research (RA) assistantships
- graduate TA lines (% of graduate students with teaching assistantships)
- graduate TA stipend
- % of degree programs reviewed through program review or disciplinary accreditation on 8-year cycle
- doctoral enrollment
- master's enrollment
- graduate student body-% ethnic diversity
- size of UNRSOM class
- % of doctoral students completing degree in 6 years
- % of doctoral students completing degree in 6 years -ethnically diverse
- % of master's students completing degree in 4 years
- % of master's students completing degree in 4 years -ethnically diverse
- doctoral degrees granted: research/scholarship and M.D.
- master's degrees granted
- degrees granted in health professions (Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Psychology)
- degrees granted in teacher, principal, and special education preparation
Goal 4: Offer a broad array of choices for instructional format, location and schedule, including study-abroad opportunities.
- online courses offered
- online degree programs
- student FTE delivered online
- % of credit hours delivered online
Goal 5: Prepare students for personal and professional success, to be informed global citizens, and to pursue healthy lifestyles.
- employment rate 1 year after graduation

Core theme 2: Discovery

Create new knowledge through basic and applied research, scholarship and artistry in strategically selected fields relevant to Nevada and its role in the wider world.

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Goal 1: Enhance the quality, value and range of the University's research and artistry. Attain classification as a "Carnegie Research University/Very High (R1)."
- overall annual sponsored research expenditures (NSF)
- annual sponsored research awards
- # of graduate research assistantships
- # of postdoctoral scholars
- # of research (non-tenure track) faculty supported by grants
Goal 2: Invest in disciplinary and interdisciplinary research areas that build upon existing strength and that are responsive to emerging needs and opportunities.
- refereed journal articles published by tenured/tenure-track and research faculty (per capita)
- peer-reviewed scholarly or creative books published by tenured/tenure-track and research faculty (per capita)
- peer-reviewed book chapters published by tenured/tenure-track and research faculty (per capita)
- national/international performances and exhibitions by tenured/tenure-track faculty in the School of the Arts (per capita)
- number of academic faculty members (tenure-track/tenured, research, instructors and lecturers, research staff)
- invention disclosures
- number of new agreements
- total revenues
- number of start-up companies
- number of patent applications filed
Goal 3: Strengthen infrastructure required to support world-class discovery, scholarship and creativity.
- square footage of research and artistry space
- research equipment expenditures
Goal 4: Revise rules, policies, and procedures to more effectively promote research, artistry and entrepreneurial activities.
- grant proposals submitted (total)
- % of faculty submitting grant proposals
- success rate of grant proposal submissions

Core theme 3: Engagement

Strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of people by engaging Nevada citizens, communities, and governments.

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Goal 1: Develop and adopt a unified concept and vision for the University's public engagement and land-grant mission.
- civic engagement/community events (student-sponsored)
- number of civic engagement/community affiliates
- hours/impact of civic engagement/community activities
- number of students involved in civic engagement/community activities
Goal 2: Work in concert with government and industry to diversify and develop Nevada's economy and communities.
- faculty serving on committees/organizations for state of Nevada
- contracts for public instruction and public service - awards
- contracts for public instruction and public service - expenditures
- companies served by Small Business Development Center
- community partners for service learning
Goal 3: Improve mental and physical health and quality of life for Nevada's diverse and growing population.
- Continuing Medical Education (professional development courses and workshops)-UNR School of Medicine participants
- Continuing Education Units (professional development courses and workshops)-Orvis participants
- Continuing Education Units (professional development courses and workshops)-Social Work participants
- clients served through clinical services (by # of visits) - health care, psychology, counseling and educational psychology
- formal partnerships with health care organizations: % of M.D. students placed at clinical training sites, # of affiliation agreements for faculty clinical research
- Northern Nevada Graduate Medical Education residencies and fellowships
Goal 4: Provide access to informal and formal learning and services for citizens of all cultural backgrounds, ages, abilities and locations.
- participants in non-credit professional development programs (total)
- number of students completing service learning courses
- experiential learning through UNCE 4H programs
- participation in statewide disaster preparedness programs (Living with Fire)
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - participants
Goal 5: Work with school districts to improve college readiness of high-school graduates.
- K-12 outreach -% of academic faculty involved
- Washoe County high school graduates (matriculating at UNR) prepared to enroll in college-ready math and English
- High school students completing dual-credit courses
- Students pursuing NevadaTeach teacher certification
- Dean's Future Scholars
Goal 6: Provide lectures, exhibits, performances and athletic events that enrich the cultural fabric of the community and expose young minds to the world of possibilities in academics, the arts and culture and athletics.
- attendance at athletic events
- participation in festivals and camps
- University of Nevada Cooperative Extension publications