Potential Wilberforce
University Benchmarks
Benchmarking is often viewed through higher
education scholarship as
• A standard or reference by which others can
be measured or judged (Webster’s Dictionary)
• Finding out who is the best in an area and
adopting their best practices
• Ongoing and continuous data collection,
analysis and actions based on that data (from
baseline data to periodic data collection)
• Searching for best practices and using such
practices for continuous progress which leads
to superior performance
Each Benchmark should be “sanitized” relative to specific objectives ,specific measures of success identified in yearly strategic plan update. Examples include”
--Becoming entrepreneurs and innovators
-Seeking feedback from corporate partners regarding skills reflected by recent graduates --State of the arts teaching methodologies
--Students engage in research and entrepreneurial activities
--Strengthening Co-Op program that advance student experiential learning --Developing sustainable resources
--Policies and procedures that enhance operational performance and accountability Improving admission, retention and graduation rates by employing best practices that grow enrollment and support
--Build off of high demand programs
--Develop partnerships with corporate sponsors and other universities
--Enhance operational performance through shared governance, use of performance management and evaluation/assessment systems
Benchmark should be “sanitized” relative to specific objectives ,specific measures of success identified in yearly strategic plan update. Examples include”
--Becoming entre(High quality programs)
-Seeking feedback from corporate partners regarding skills reflected by recent graduates(High
quality programs)
--State of the arts teaching methodologies (High quality programs)
--Students engage in research and entrepreneurial activities
--Strengthening Co-Op program that advance student experiential learning
--Developing sustainable resources (Sustainable resources)
--Policies and procedures that enhance operational performance and accountability
Improving admission, retention and graduation rates by employing best practices that grow
enrollment and support (Sustainable resources)
--Build off of high demand programs (Sustainable resources)
--Develop partnerships with corporate sponsors and other universities (Sustainable resources)
--Enhance operational performance through shared governance, use of performance
Potential Benchmarking Targets from Higher Education Institutions
Benchmark Target Benedict College Alverno College
(Majority Serving Catholic Institution)
Claflin University
Develop high quality programs
Attain at 75% level Attain at 75% level
Develop sustainable resources (human,
financial, financial and capital)
Attain at 75% level Attain at 75% level
Employ best practices and promote
continuous improvement
Attain at 75% level Attain at 75% level
Develop sustaining and productive relationships between internal and external partners
Attain at 75% level Attain at 75% level
Develop sustainable and transparent
university-wide process and products
Attain at 75% level Attain at 75% level
Potential Benchmarking Targets from Higher
Education Institutions
Benchmark Target Edward Waters
University Other Schools from IPEDS reports
http://www.uakron.edu/
University of Akron is an excellent institution to emulate regarding
benchmarking, assessment as well as student services. It also is a part of the Common Data initiative which uses and compares data cross several participating institutions.
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Fall 2008
• Department submits self study materials to Dean • Dean completes summary template
Kickoff meeting held with Department Chairs and Deans
June 2009
Fall 2009
Program Review Committee conducts initial "completeness" report
Department completes:
• Undergraduate program review template • Graduate program review template • Department self-study template
Dean submits all materials to Program Review Committee
Academic Program Review Cycle
Spring 2010
External consultant visit for doctoral programs / final reports written for departments without a doctoral program
Durin g AY
Summe r 2009
Final report generated by Spring 10 May 2009 g University of Akron— Assessment and Benchmarking
Newsworthy Items
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Claflin University Orangeburg, SC
A private institution, Claflin University was founded in 1869. Claflin University offers a Greek system, where 6 percent of the student
t body is involved in a sorority and 3 percent is involved in a fraternity.
In-state tuition and fees:
5,422 (2013-14)
Out-of-state tuition and fees:
$16,503 (2013-14) Enrollment: 8,872 Setting: urban
#9 out of ten US News HBCU Rankings
• Edward Waters College
College in Jacksonville, Florida Directions
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• Edward Waters College is a private college located in Jacksonville, Florida. It was founded in 1866 to educate freed former slaves and is the oldest historically black college in Florida. Wikipedia
• Address: 1658 Kings Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32209
• Acceptance rate: 23% (2010)
Academic Divison: Domicile:
Number of Departments 12 In-state Enrollment 1268
Number of Majors 34 Out-of-state 1161
Degrees Offered 34 International Enrollment 88
Degrees Awarded: Gender:
Academic Year 2013-14 309 Female 1258
Male 1259
Fall 2013 Students:
Residential Population:
First-time Freshmen 544 On-campus 1857
Freshmen 959 Off-campus 658
Sophomores 624
Juniors 474 Tuition and Fees $18,286
Seniors 460 Room and Board $8,104
Total Enrollment 2517 $26,390
Course Load:
Full-time Enrollment 2474
Part-time Enrollment 43
Benedict College At A Glance 2013-2014 (PDF)
Facts and Figures Summary, Fall 2013 (As of October 15, 2013)
Benedict College and Quick Facts
Benedict College at a Glance 2013-2014 Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Degrees-Diverse fields Unique Characteristic: Historically Black College; Open Enrollment Religious Affiliation: Baptist Students/Faculty Ratio:18:1 Founded: 1870 Student Characteristics (Fall 2013) TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS 2517 Fall 2013 Enrollment 43 PT Full-time Part-time 2474 FT 2013 UNDERGRADUATE PROFILE Total 2517 First-Generation 54% Gender Women 1258 49.98% Men 1259 50.02% Race/Ethnicity
African American/Black 2484 98.69% American Indian/Alaska Native 1 0.04% Asian/Pacific Islander 10 0.40% Hispanic 11 0.44% White 6 0.24% Other 5 0.20% Geographic Distribution South Carolina 1268 50.4% Other US States 1161 46.1% Other Countries 88 3.5% Age Ratio of 24 and under 90% Ratio of 25 and older 10% Average age 222 Fall 2013 Enrollment by Classification Freshmen 959 38.10% Sophomore 624 24.79% Junior 474 18.83% Senior 460 18.28% Success & Completion Rate (Fall 2013) Collegiate Performance Hours Attempted 16 Hours Earned 12 Semester GPA 2.20
Retention of First-time, Full-time Students Fall 2013 Retention Rate 55% COHORT Graduation Rates 4-year Rate Fall 2010 9.3% 5-year Rate Fall 2009 23.2% 6-year Rate Fall 2008 31.0% Persistence
(Return Rates) Class Spring to Fall Fall to Spring Freshmen 72.0% 82.0% Sophomore 84.7% 88.4% junior 94.5% 93.6% Senior 86.6% 92.3%
Data Sets that Wilberforce must Utilize to Realize
Benchmarking Initiative
Common Data Set Initiative, www.commondataset.org
Title II-October-Annual Performance Report (APR)
IPEDS
and External Communications
Internal Institutional Effectiveness Surveys structured for
Internal and External Communications
W i l b e r f o r c e University
Wilberforce, Ohio
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