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Performance Measures: Most Significant Trends

The trends represented below are ones that we believe represent major changes in the university since the early 1990s. These trends have occurred in many areas such as costs, faculty, new students, and finances. A full Research Notes by the Office of Institutional Research should also be reviewed.

Category Measure Name (Click on link to see data from previous years) Measure Definition Base Year Data Current Year Data
Costs
Private Tuition And Fees
This is the average private tuition and fees of JMU's peers compared with JMU.
1999-00
N/A
Costs
Private Tuition And Fees
2000-01
Costs
Room/Board Fees
Room and board fees. Discontinued. See in and out state in measures 029 and 030. See data sent to US News (using 19 meal plan instead of 14) in "tblPeerMeasures" table.
2003-04
$5,736
Current Students
Percentage of undergraduate women who join sororities
Percentage of undergraduate women who join sororities per US News and CDS definitions.
1999-00
17%
2007-08
12%
Current Students
Percentage of undergraduate men who join fraternities
Percentage of undergraduate men who join fraternities as defined in CDS and US News Surveys.
1999-00
14%
2007-08
10%
Current Students
Number of undergraduate part-time students
Number of degree seeking undergraduate students enrolled for 11 or fewer credit hours, on-campus, during the Fall semester.
1999-00
483
2007-08
478
Current Students
Percentage of nonresident alien undergraduate students
Percentage of all undergraduates who are nonresident aliens. On and off-campus. No adjustment to denominator.
1999-00
2%
2007-08
0.9%
Current Students
Percentage of Hispanic undergraduate students
Percentage of all degree seeking undergraduates who are Hispanic. Unreported not included in the denominator. On and off-campus.
1999-00
2%
2007-08
2.5%
Current Students
Percentage of American Indian undergraduate students
Percentage of all degree seeking undergraduates who are American Indian on and off-campus. Unreported not included in the denominator.
1999-00
0%
2007-08
0.3%
Current Students
Percentage of female undergraduate students
Percentage of all degree seeking undergraduates who are female. On-campus.
1990-91
54.7%
2007-08
60.4%
Current Students
Percentage of students living off campus
Percentage of all FT degree seeking undergraduate students who live off-campus.
1999-00
57%
2007-08
64.5%
Current Students
Percent Of Classes With 20 To 50 Students
This is the percentage of Fall semester classes who enroll between 20 and 50 students.
1999-00
53%
Current Students
Percentage of Caucasian undergraduate students
Percentage of all degree seeking undergraduates who are Caucasian. Unreported not included in the denominator. On and off-campus.
1999-00
88%
2007-08
87.2%
Current Students
U.S. News reputation score
Reputation score of JMU as reported in the Fall US News publications.
1999-00
4.0 out of 5.0
2007-08
3.9 out of 5.0
Current Students
Retention: Freshman To Sophomore
Percentage of first-time, full-time freshmen who progress to their sophomore year after one year.
1995-96
72.5%
2007-08
81.5%
Current Students
Percentage full-time undergraduate on-campus
Percentage of on-campus undergraduates enrolled for 12 or more credit hours.
1990-91
96.2%
2007-08
97.0%
Current Students
Percentage of students who are undergraduates
The percentage of all on-campus students who are degree seeking undergraduates.
1990-91
87.9%
2007-08
92.3%
Current Students
Out-of-state students
Number and percenaget of on-campus students whose domicile is outside of the Commonwealth.
1990-91
2,457 22.3%
2007-08
5,162 29.6%
Current Students
Percentage Of Courses By Course Level With Less Than 20 Students
Percentage of undergraduate course sections taught in a given academic year that have fewer than 20 students enrolled.
2001-02
Measure Discontinued.
Current Students
Percentage Of Courses By Course Level With More Than 50 Students
Percentage of undergraduate course sections taught in a given academic year that have more than 50 students enrolled.
2001-02
Measure Discontinued.
Current Students
Total full-time undergraduates
Total number of degree seeking undergraduates enrolled for 12 or more credit hours in the Fall semester.
1999-00
13,185
2007-08
15,611
Current Students
Percentage of Asian/Pacific islander undergraduate students
Percentage of all degree seeking undergraduates who are Asian or Pacific Islander. Unreported not included in the denominator. On and off-campus.
1999-00
4%
2007-08
5.1%
Current Students
Total undergraduates, on- and off-campus
Total number of degree-seeking undergraduate students as reported to IPEDS and Common Data Set.
1997-98
12,943
2007-08
16,108
Current Students
Annual full-time equivalent students
Sum of credit hours taken by undergraduate students divided by 30 + sum of credit hours taken by graduate students divided by 24.
1989-90
11,206
2007-08
17,102
Current Students
Number of class sections with undergraduates enrolled
Use Common Data Set definition of class section which includes roll up of labs, subsections and does not include individualized instruction.
1990-91
Size/Section Count: 2-9/ 274 10-19/ 520 20-29/ 718 30-39/ 340 40-49/ 160 50-99/ 217 100+/ 69 Total/ 2,298
2007-08
Size/Section Count: 2-9/ 190 10-19/ 591 20-29/ 803 30-39/ 428 40-49/ 182 50-99/ 250 100+/ 98 Total/ 2,542
Current Students
Retention: Freshman Stay Freshman
Percentage of first-time freshmen who return after one year at JMU as a freshman.
1995-96
19.0%
2007-08
9.3%
Facilities
Weekly room use-lab (hours)
Average number of hours per week that each JMU lab is used for formal instruction.
1993-94
20
2007-08
28
Facilities
Weekly room use-classroom (hours)
Average number of hours per week that each JMU classroom is used for formal instruction.
1993-94
36
2007-08
36
Facilities
Percent occupancy-classroom
Percentage of available classroom facilities (seats-hours available) shown to be put to use by JMU.
1993-94
75%
2007-08
70%
Facilities
Percent occupancy-laboratory
Percentage of available laboratory facilities (seats-hours available) shown to be put to use by JMU. This specific measure is the percentage of occupancy for all labs per week.
1993-94
77%
2007-08
66%
Faculty
Total student credit hours per full-time equivalent faculty
Total student credit hours (SCHEV CE Annual) for fall semester divided by the number of full-time equivalent state-paid teaching and research faculty for fall semester (Instr. Assgn. Data). 9 month report lag due to Annual CE Fall data used.
1997-98
278.6
2007-08
242.4
Faculty
Percentage of total instruction faculty who are full-time
Total number of FT faculty in the fall semester divided by all instructional faculty.
1999-00
68.7%
2007-08
67.4%
Faculty
Total Research And Public Service Expenditures Per Full-Time Faculty
FY2001 last year this measure. See new GASB 34/35 measure. Research and public service expenditures divided by the number of full-time (112600) state-paid teaching and research faculty for the corresponding academic year.
1995-96
$3,590
2002-03
Discontinued. See new measure using GASB 34/35 accounting standards.
Faculty
Classes taught by teaching assistants
Total class sections taught by teaching assistants in the Fall semester.
1999-00
26 Sections
2007-08
18 Sections
Faculty
Discontinued duplicate for measure 49. Percentage Of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Holding The Terminal Degree In Their Field
This is the percentage of full-time instructional faculty who hold a terminal degree, normally the doctorate, in their teaching field.
1990-91
75%
2003-04
82%
Faculty
Percentage Of Full-Time Faculty Time Spent In Instructional Activities (Self-Report)
This is the percentage of time devoted to instructional activities by all full-time faculty completing the biannual Faculty Activity Survey.
1991-92
62% Average Total Hours: 54.0
2004-05
Biannual report. Next survey Fall 2005. 68% in Fall 2003.
Faculty
Average faculty salary
This is the average 10-month faculty salary as of December.
1990-91
$44,329
2007-08
$68,192
Faculty
Adjunct faculty headcount as a percent of total instructional faculty
Measure of the percentage of JMU's instructional faculty who are adjunct.
1990-91
27.3%
2007-08
26.8%
Faculty
Disc. Graduate Credit Hours/FTE Faculty
This is a measures of the number of graduate credit hours taught per FTE faculty.
2001-02
Measure Discontinued.
Faculty
Disc. Undergraduate Credit Hours/Full Time Equivalency (FTE) Faculty
This is a measure of the number of undergraduate credit hours taught per FTE faculty.
2001-02
Measure Discontinued.
Faculty
Disc. ROIE collects a list. Percentage Of Programs Eligible For Specialized/Professional Accreditation That Hold Such Accreditation
Percentage of academic and professional programs that are eligible for nationally-recognized accreditation that, in fact, hold such accreditation.
2000-01
Eligible = 41 Accredited = 34 Percent = 83%
2000-01
Eligible = 41 Accredited = 34 Percent = 83%
Finances
Institutional Support As A Percentage Of Total E&G Expenditures
FY2001 last year this measure. See new GASB 34/35 measure. Percentage of funds expended in non-academic administrative functions.
2002-03
Discontinued. See new measure using GASB 34/35 accounting standards.
Finances
Debt Service To Expenditure
(Maximum Annual Debt Service, including lease payments)/(Unrestricted Current Fund Expenditures + mandatory transfers)
1995-96
5.2%
2005-06
3.9%
Finances
Number of alumni donors/number of undergraduate alumni of record
Number of alumni donors and the number of living undergraduate alumni of record.
2007-08
8,362/82,296
Finances
Instructional And Academic Support As A Percent Of Total E&G Expenditures
FY2001 last year this measure. See new GASB 34/35 measure. The sum of IPEDS F1 variables B01-3 (Instruction) and B04-3 (Academic Support) divided by IPEDS F1 variable B12 (Total E&G) minus Total Scholarships and Fellowships and Research
2002-03
Discontinued. See new measure using GASB 34/35 accounting standards.
Finances
E&G Revenues Per FTES
Disc. Total Educational and General Revenues per FTE Student
2003-04
$4,380
1999-00
$6,797
Finances
Dollars spent on instruction and academic support as a percentage of total E&G.
Sum of IPEDS Finance variables Instruction and Academic Support divided by estimate of total E&G Expenses (using GASB 34/35).
2007-08
63.6%
Finances
Disc. Dollars Spent On Instruction And Academic Support As A Percentage Of Total E&G Expenditures
See new GASB 34/35 measure. Sum of IPEDS Finance variables Instruction and Academic Support divided by IPEDS Finance variable Total E&G Expenditures
2002-03
Discontinued. See new measure using GASB 34/35 accounting standards.
Finances
Disc. Research And Public Service Expenditures
FY2001 last year this measure. See new GASB 34/35 measure. This is a measure of JMU's annual expenditures in research and public service.
2002-03
Discontinued. See new measure using GASB 34/35 accounting standards.
Finances
Revenue-To-Debt Ratio (Debt Capacity)
Disc. Ratio of institution's revenue to debt. See measure 131 for SCHEV benchmark debt ratio which includes mandatory transfers in calculation.
2002-03
Discontinued.
Finances
State Appropriations, Grants, And Contracts As A Percent Of Total Revenues
FY2001 last year this measure. See new GASB 34/35 measure. State Appropriations, Grants, and Contracts as a Percent of Total Revenues.
2002-03
Discontinued. See new measure using GASB 34/35 accounting standards.
Finances
Educational & general expenses estimate per fte student
This is the estimate of Educational & General funds expensed per FTE student on an annual basis (using GASB 34/35).
2007-08
$11,714
Finances
Measure 142 is duplicate of 129. Use 129 for old Finance form. Use 152 for GASB 34/35. Dollars Spent On Instruction And Academic Support As A Percentage Of Total E&G Expenditures.
Dollars spent on instruction and academic support as a percentage of total E&G expenditures.
2001-02
See measure 129 (old Finance form). See measure 152 GASB 34/35.
Finances
Research and public service expenses
JMU's annual expenses for research and public service as reported to IPEDS (using GASB 34/35).
2007-08
$16,300,123
Finances
Discontinued. See 142. Dollars Spent On Instruction, Libraries, And Academic Computing As A Percentage Of Total Educational And General Expenditures
Dollars spent on instruction, libraries and academic computing divided by total dollars spent on education and general (E&G) activities.
2001-02
Discontinued. New ROIE measure started. Measure 142.
Finances
Educational & General Expenditures Per FTE Student
FY2001 last year this measure. See new GASB 34/35 measure. This is the total Educational & General funds expended per FTE student on an annual basis.
2002-03
Discontinued. See new measure using GASB 34/35 accounting standards.
Finances
Percentage of undergraduate alumni that contributed to JMU in a given year
Percentage of undergraduate alumni of record who contributed to the institution during the specified academic year.
2007-08
10.2%
Financial Aid
Total need-based dollars awarded to undergraduates
Award totals for: 1) Undergraduate Need-based Scholarships and Grants. 2) Need-based “Self-Help” broken out by Student loans (not parent loans), Federal Work-Study, State work-study.
2001-02
Need-based scholarships and grants=$6,809,930 Student loans=$11,535,151, Federal Work Study=$1,539,720.
2007-08
Need-based scholarships and grants=$15,402,486. Student loans=$20,031,408. Federal Work Study=$3,510,512.
Financial Aid
Percentage Of Undergraduate Students Receiving Merit Aid
Percentage of undergraduate students in any year who received merit aid.
1999-00
17.6%
1999-00
17%
Financial Aid
Percentage of undergraduate students receiving aid whose need was fully met
Percentage of full-time undergraduate students receiving aid whose financial needs were fully met.
1999-00
21.2%
2007-08
60.2%
Financial Aid
Average financial aid package
Average financial aid package for full-time undergraduate students with need.
2001-02
$5,036
2007-08
$8,116
Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving need-based grants
Percentage of full-time undergraduate students in any year who received a need-based grant.
1999-00
17.6%
2007-08
12.8%
Financial Aid
Average need-based grant
Average dollars of need-based grants per full-time undergraduate students who were determined to have need.
2003-04
$4,380
2007-08
$6,419
Financial Aid
State Aid Appropriation (In Thousands) (This should be discontinued. A duplicate
This is a measure of the total appropriations from the State for student financial aid.
1990-91
$1,079
2003-04
$4,429
Financial Aid
Student default rate: federal stafford loans
Measure of the student default rates for JMU's students on federal Stafford Loans.
1992-93
3.0%
2007-08
1.0%
Financial Aid
Number of undergraduates who receive state grants or scholarships
Measure of the number of JMU degree seeking undergraduates who received State financial aid in the form of grants and scholarships.
1993-94
1,012
2007-08
1,168
Financial Aid
Percentage of undergraduates eligible for need-based aid who received aid
Measure of the percentage of undergraduates who were eligible for need-based financial aid who received some form of aid.
2001-02
61.8%
2007-08
59.9%
Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving need-based self-help aid
Percentage of full-time undergraduates receiving need-based self-help aid.
1999-00
26.6%
2007-08
22.4%
Giving
Disc. Same as 83. Endowment Fair Market Value
Fair market value total of endowment. FMV plus Quasi = total as in Statistical Summary.
2002-03
$23,200,828
New Students
Percentage of new freshmen with vocational philosophy of education
Freshmen who chose the following in Freshman Survey: Education is primarily a preparation for an occupational future. Social, intellectual and extracurricular activities are less important. Commitment to a particular field of study is high and college is seen primarily to obtain training for a chosen career.
1986-87
62%
2007-08
44%
New Students
Average high school GPA of enrolled students from Virginia
Average high school GPA of enrolled students from Virginia.
2007-08
3.73
New Students
Number of first-time freshman students accepted
Number of applicants for the fall first-time freshman class who are accepted.
1999-00
8,494
2007-08
11,660
Satisfaction
Employer satisfaction with ability of graduates to listen effectively
Percentage of employers satisfied/very satisfied with the ability of the graduates to listen effectively.
2000-01
97%
2005-06
99%
Satisfaction
Satisfaction Level: "OIR Provided High Quality Service"
This is a measure of OIR's major customers ratings of the office's quality of service. Measured by percent agreeing or strongly agreeing with the statement.
2007-08
NA
Satisfaction
Employer satisfaction with graduates' interpersonal skills
Percentage of employers satisfied/very satisfied with the graduates' interpersonal skills.
2000-01
99%
2005-06
98%
Satisfaction
Employer satisfaction with graduates' ability to speak effectively
Percentage of employers satisfied/very satisfied with the graduates' ability to speak effectively.
2000-01
95%
2005-06
98%
Satisfaction
Alumni Survey Question: Satisfaction With The Way JMU Prepared You For Your Present Occupation.
Percentage of alumni who responded "Very much" or "somewhat."
1991-92
91%
1999-00
77%
Satisfaction
Employer satisfaction with graduates' ability to communicate with others
Percentage of employers satisfied/very satisfied with the graduates' ability to communicate with others.
2000-01
97%
2005-06
100%
Satisfaction
Employer satisfaction with ability of graduates to define and solve problems
Percentage of employers satisfied/very satisfied with the ability of the graduates to define and solve problems.
2000-01
98%
2005-06
100%
Satisfaction
Employer Satisfaction With JMU Graduates In General
Percentage of employers satisfied/very satisfied with JMU graduates.
2000-01
2000-01
Data not collected this year
Student Outcomes
Alumni survey question: to what extent does your JMU undergraduate major help you perform in the workplace?
Percentage of alumni who say it is "very much" or "somewhat."
2003-04
90%
2006-07
89%
Student Outcomes
Graduation rate (five years)
Percentage of first-time, ft freshmen who graduated from JMU within five years.
1990-91
78%
2007-08
80.3%
Student Outcomes
Outcomes For Undergraduate Majors
Multiple measures exist for each undergraduate major program.
2000-01
Student Outcomes
Average GPA of two-year college transfers to JMU at end of first year.
End of first year GPA of two-year college transfers. This should be sorted by those with and without an associate degree.
1999-00
Fall TRN = 587 Cont. Sprg = 546, cumgpa = 2.65 VA AA = 105, cumgpa = 2.60 not VA AA = 441, cumgpa = 2.66
2007-08
Fall '06 TRN = 702 Cont. Sprg = 689, cumgpa = 2.73 VCCS = 354, cumgpa = 2.62 VCCS AA Degree = 169, cumgpa = 2.72 VCCS no AA Degree = 185, cumgpa = 2.53
Student Outcomes
Graduate Record Examination Performance By Seniors At JMU
Total tests taken, mean score, and standard deviation of the students who reported that they were seniors at JMU
2001-02
2001-02
# Scores Reported: 181 Verbal Mean: 473; National: 476 Quantitative Mean: 566; National: 595 Analytical Mean: 610; National: 591
Student Outcomes
Basic Technological Skills Tests - Competency
Disc. See ROIE display at IR website.The Basic Technology assessment consists of three tests: word processing, presentation software, and technology knowledge. These tests represent a baseline competency of computing skills that is expected of all JMU students. For each test, JMU faculty have identified passing scores that indicate proficient performance.
2001-02
To demonstrate competency, students must pass all three tests prior to being allowed to register for their sophomore year classes.
Student Outcomes
Students pursuing further study
Percentage of recent graduates who are pursuing further study in graduate school
2007-08
27%
Student Outcomes
Students employed in program-related work
Percentage of graduates two years out who stated that they are employed in a position that is related to their JMU preparation.
2007-08
78%
Student Outcomes
Licensure exam pass rate: accounting
CPA Passing Rates of those sitting for the exam for the first time and passing all 4 parts. Result distribution typically is delayed 12-18 months. 9/05 discontinued. New exam created. Very different. Wait.
2002-03
JMU 29.1%
2004-05
JMU 16.9%
Student Outcomes
Six-year graduation rate based on four entering freshmen classes
Six-year graduation rate of first-time freshmen at the institution. This rate is based on a weighted average of four entering classes
2007-08
80.2%
Student Outcomes
Quantitative Reasoning Test – Course Versus No Course Comparison
Disc. See ROIE display at IR website. The Quantitative Reasoning Test measures students’ mathematical, graphical, tabular, and statistical reasoning skills.
2001-02
Students who completed two courses scored, on average, 26 points higher than incoming first year students.
Student Outcomes
General Education - Technology Test In Word Processing
Disc. See ROIE display at IR website. Measures ability to perform tasks in Microsoft Word.
2000-01
Student Outcomes
General Education - Technology Test In Presentation Skills
Disc. See ROIE display at IR website. Measures ability to perform tasks in Microsoft PowerPoint.
2000-01
Student Outcomes
General Education - Technology Knowledge Test
Disc. See ROIE display at IR website. Measures basic computing knowledge.
2000-01
Student Outcomes
Writing - Competency
Disc. See ROIE display at IR website. Writing is assessed using a four-point holistic rating scale, in which a score of four represents excellent writing; two represents minimal competency, and one represents less than competent writing. Students submit a portfolio from their second semester writing course that includes their best two completed written works.
2001-02
Spring 2001 first year students scored an average of 2.4 points.
Student Outcomes
Oral Communication Test – Competency
Disc. See ROIE display at IR website. The Oral Communication assessment instrument is used to evaluate JMU students’ knowledge in four areas: communication fundamentals, public speaking, interpersonal communication, and small-group communication.
2001-02
A common standard was set by the speech communication faculty in the spring of 2002 which will be implemented for oral communication students in the future.
Student Outcomes
Critical Thinking Test – Valued Added
Disc. See ROIE display at IR website. The Critical Thinking assessment is used to evaluate JMU students’ skills in the areas of interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and inference and in their dispositional attitudes.
2001-02
First year students scored, on average, 5 points higher than they did before having a course in Skills for the 21st Century emphasizing critical thinking.
Student Outcomes
Disc. See reports by discipline. Student Success Rates On Licensure/ Certification Exams
Percentage of graduates passing licensure/ certification exams.
2000-01
See attached reports. Reports will also be available on the web.
Student Outcomes
Natural World/Science Test – Course Versus No Course Comparison
Disc. See ROIE display at IR website. The Natural World/Science Test measures concepts in the natural and physical sciences and in scientific reasoning.
2001-02
Sophomores completing three JMU Natural World/Science courses scored, on average, 47 points higher than incoming first year students.
Student Outcomes
Graduates Who Indicate Undergraduate Major Related To Current Occupation
CARS no longer asks this question. See measure 6. JMU conducts an annual survey of undergraduate majors. This is a measure of how the graduates feel that their current position is related to their JMU major.
2003-04
NA
Student Outcomes
American History And Government – Value Added
Disc. See ROIE display at IR website. The American History and Government Test evaluates students' understanding of the major themes and concepts that structure American life from history and government.
2001-02
Students who have completed JMU's American Experience requirement (US history or political science) score, on average, 50 points higher than they did as incoming students.
Student Outcomes
Global Experience Test – Course Versus No Course Comparison
Disc. See ROIE display at IR website. The Global Experience assessment instrument evaluates students' understanding of global issues of importance to the human community.
2001-02
Students who have completed the Global Experience requirement scored an average of 38 points higher than incoming first year students.
Student Outcomes
Median grade point average (calculated every other year)
Median (middle) grade point average (GPA) of undergraduate students.
1991-92
2.87
2007-08
3.03
Student Outcomes
Degrees awarded graduate
The total number of graduate degrees awarded during the academic year.
1990-91
258
2007-08
559
Student Outcomes
Degrees awarded undergraduate
Total number of undergraduate degrees awarded during the academic year.
1990-91
2,256
2007-08
3,475
Student Outcomes
Wellness And Human Development - Value Added
Disc. See ROIE display at IR website. The Wellness and Human Development Test assesses student learning in health, wellness, and human development.
2001-02
Students who have completed some or all of their health and social sciences coursework score, on average, 102 points higher than they did as incoming students.
Student Outcomes
Information-Seeking Skills Test - Competency
Disc. See ROIE display at IR website. The Information Seeking Skills Test (ISST) assesses students' knowledge of, and skills in information retrieval, electronic databases, and the use of the Internet. To demonstrate their knowledge and skills in these areas, students must meet a standard that has been identified by JMU faculty as indicating proficient performance.
2001-02
All JMU students must pass the ISST before being able to register for their sophomore year classes.
Student Outcomes
Arts And Humanities – Course Versus No Course Comparison
Disc. See ROIE display at IR website. The Arts and Humanities Test is administered via computer and includes a number of multimedia and text-based stimuli. Students view specific artistic experiences, including watching a dramatic video, listening to recorded music, viewing artwork, and reading passages of literary and philosophical works.
2001-02
Sophomore students scored, on average, 48 points higher than incoming first year students.