UHS 2023 Accountability Report

On the cover: Students sit under a tree in the Cullen Family Plaza. (University of Houston)

Established in 1977 to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population and continued demand for higher education in the Greater Houston region, the University of Houston System is the largest provider of comprehensive university services in the Texas Gulf Coast. Today, its institutions rank among the best in the country for moving students up the economic ladder and provide some of the nation’s leading degree programs.

The UH System's overarching vision is to become one of the nation's finest metropolitan university systems, and it has identified strategic goals to help fulfill its bold quest. This report details each university’s strides toward those goals, showcasing the challenges we face and the enriching impact we’re making. I am pleased to submit it for your consideration.

RENU KHATOR

Chancellor, University of Houston System

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM

The University of Houston System provides access to comprehensive higher education programs and services to the diverse community of students in the Houston metropolitan area and beyond through the complementary missions of its four universities. The UH System’s research and scholarship are globally significant, nationally competitive and serve as an engine for economic development, while its public service activities enhance the quality of life in the region.

The UH System comprises four universities. Relationships among UH System institutions are collegial and collaborative. Credits transfer easily from one institution to another. Each UH System institution has a distinct mission; together, the institutions' missions and programs complement and support one another.

Students

stroll the grounds between classes. (University of Houston-Clear-Lake)

University of Houston

The University of Houston is the leading public research university in Houston and among the largest in Texas. It is nationally competitive and offers a comprehensive range of programs, including undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, distance and continuing education studies. As the oldest of the four universities within the UH System, UH has been classified as a Tier One institution by virtue of its “very high research activity” ranking by the Carnegie Foundation. It is also home to a Phi Beta Kappa chapter, one of America’s most prestigious honor societies, and the Cougars joined the Big 12 athletic conference in 2023. UH extends its community reach by serving students through instructional sites in Sugar Land and Katy. In 2020, the University launched the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine to produce primary care physicians who deliver compassionate, high-value care to underserved communities. With over 46,500 students enrolled, the University awards more than 11,000 degrees each year and boasts an alumni network of over 316,000 individuals, many of whom live and work in Texas.

Students walking in front of the M.D. Anderson Library.

University of Houston–Clear Lake

The University of Houston-Clear Lake has been opening doors for accessible education since 1974 and continues to increase its regional university rankings, serving as a destination for lifelong learning, economic growth and global impact. Located in southeast Houston on a beautiful 524-acre campus, UHCL serves nearly 9,000 students. UHCL offers more than 90 programs, including undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs from its four colleges, with additional instructional sites in Pearland and the Texas Medical Center. More than 75,000 alumni are leaders in their fields and include CEOs, scientists, artists, astronauts and more.

Students studying on the banks of the bayou.

University of Houston–Downtown

Located in the heart of Houston, University of Houston-Downtown educates more than 14,000 students annually and has an alumni base of more than 67,000. Graduates emerge from the institution prepared to serve as leaders in law enforcement, business, science, education, nonprofit management, the arts and other industries. Students benefit from its convenient campus — accessible by light rail and from the city’s Bayou Greenways — and curriculum delivering real-world learning experiences. In recent years, UHD’s economic impact on the region totaled $2 billion. With a growing campus — including the new College of Sciences & Technology Building — and bolstered graduation rates, that sum should continue to grow as UHD enters its 50th year of serving Houstonians.

Students studying in the Wellness and Success Center.

University of Houston–Victoria

The University of Houston-Victoria offers more than 50 academic programs to nearly 4,000 students residing in the Gulf Coast region and beyond. In addition to its campus, an instructional site in Katy and a highly ranked distance education program expand UHV’s educational outreach. The Victoria campus continues to grow with a health and wellness center expected to be completed in Spring 2024. UHV is also a member of the Houston Guided Pathways to Success initiative, which is aimed at increasing higher education completion rates.

Students sit outside between classes.

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM

Progress Card Definitions

National Competitiveness

1.a. Total Research Expenditures: Total research funds from all sources expended during a fiscal year as defined by the National Science Foundation (NSF). (Data source: UHS Division of Research)

1.b. Federal Research Expenditures: Research funds from federal sources expended during a fiscal year as defined by the NSF. (Data source: UHS Division of Research)

1.c. Total Research Awards: Sponsored research awards received from external funding agencies. This includes new awards and additional funds received on existing awards. (Data source: UHS Division of Research)

Student Access and Success

2 .a. Total Enrollment: The total number of students enrolled during the fall semester at all levels, including full and part time enrollees. Data are reported to Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). (Data source: UHS institutional research offices)

2 .b. Total Degrees Awarded: The total number of degrees awarded at all levels from July 1 to June 30 as reported to IPEDS. (Data source: UHS institutional research offices)

2 .c. Percentage of Graduate/ Professional Students: The percentage of degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students enrolled at the graduate level during the fall semester. Data are reported to IPEDS. (Data source: UHS institutional research offices)

2 .d. Percentage of Residential Students: The percentage of students enrolled in the fall semester at all levels living in university-owned housing, including dorms and affiliated apartments. (Data source: UHS institutional research offices)

2 .e. Number of Underserved Students Enrolled: The total number of African-American, Hispanic and Native American students enrolled in the fall semester at all levels and reported to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). (Data source: UHS institutional research offices)

2 .f. Number of Degrees Awarded to Underserved Students: The number of degrees awarded to African-American, Hispanic and Native American students at all levels during a fiscal year. Data are reported to the THECB. (Data source: UHS institutional research offices)

2 .g. Number of Degrees Awarded in Critical Fields: The number of degrees award at all levels in computer science, engineering, math, and the physical sciences during a fiscal year. Data are reported to the THECB. (Data source: UHS institutional research offices)

Community Advancement

3.a. Research Awards with Community Emphasis: The number of research awards with a “Community Emphasis” focus, the determination of which is made by the principal investigator when submitting the proposal for funding. (Data source: UHS Division of Research)

Competitive Resources

4.a. Total Annual Giving (Cash Basis): Cash totals include outright gifts, pledge payments (regardless of the date of the pledge) and irrevocable deferred gifts made directly to the university and through its support organizations. Unpaid pledge balances, whether or not the pledge was made during the current fiscal year, are not reflected in this report. (Data source: UHS Division of Advancement)

4.b. Total Annual Giving (New Commitments): Commitment totals include all outright gifts and private grants, new pledges, and deferred gifts received by the university and its support organizations during the fiscal year. Pledge payments, whether toward pledges in the current or a previous year, are excluded from these totals. (Data source: UHS Division of Advancement)

4.c. Total Endowment: The amount of funds held by endowments and foundations as reported to the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) in June of each year. (Data source: UHS Office of the Treasurer)

NOTES:

For the Increase/Decrease column cells in blank are for measures with no change in performance or de minimis reductions (less than 1%).

The year column headings indicate the academic year of the Progress Card. The data represents the most recent available for reporting period.

1. Underserved include African American, Hispanic and Native American students.

2. Critical Fields include computer science, engineering, math, physical sciences and biology. INCREASE

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

Progress Card Definitions

Nationally Competitive Research University

1.A. Total Research Expenditures: Total research funds from all sources expended during a fiscal year as defined by the National Science Foundation (NSF). (Data source: UH Division of Research)

1.B. Federal Research Expenditures: Research funds from federal sources expended during a fiscal year as defined by the NSF. (Data source: UH Division of Research)

1.C. Number of Graduate Programs

Ranked in the Top 50: The number of UH graduate programs currently cited by U.S. News & World Report, College Rankings, with a rank of 50 or better. (Data source: U.S. News & World Report)

1.D. Number of Citations: The number of citations received by UH faculty in articles referenced in Web of Science. This is a rolling five-year total. Citations appearing in the last five years are counted. Includes International Citations. (Data source: Web of Science)

1.E. Number of Doctorates

Awarded: The number of doctoral degrees awarded annually. These include a Ph.D. or other doctor’s degree that requires advanced work beyond the master’s degree. Special professional degrees are not included. Data are reported to Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). (Data source: UH Institutional Research)

1.F. Number of Postdoctoral Appointees: The number of persons appointed by UH to provide support to a UH researcher for the purposes of research and/or scholarly development. Post doctoral appointees hold a doctoral degree awarded within the past five to seven years. The number of postdoctoral appointees is reported to the NSF. (Data source: UH Institutional Research)

UH System Student Success

2.A.a. Total Enrollment: The total number of students enrolled during the fall semester at all levels, including full and part time enrollees. Data are reported to IPEDS. (Data source: UH Institutional Research)

2.A.b. Transfer Retention Rate

(First Year): The percentage of transfer students returning for enrollment for a second consecutive year. Transfer students are those who transfer to UH with at least 60 hours of completed coursework. (Data source: UH Institutional Research)

2.A.c. Transfer Graduation Rate (Four Year): The percentage of transfer students who graduate within four years. Transfer students are those who transfer to UH with at least 60 hours of completed coursework. (Data source: UH Institutional Research)

2.A.d. Total Degrees Awarded: The total number of degrees awarded at all levels from July 1 to June 30 as reported to IPEDS. (Data source: UH Institutional Research)

2.A.e. Student Satisfaction Index: Percentage of students who rate their entire educational experience as good or excellent. Data are collected from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), senior population. The NSSE question reads: “How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this institution?”

UH Student Success

2.B.a. FTIC Retention Rate (First Year): The percentage of students classified as first-time, full-time degree seeking undergraduates who enter in the fall semester and who are enrolled in the following fall semester. Data are reported to IPEDS. (Data source: UH Institutional Research)

2.B.b. FTIC Graduation Rate (Six Year): The percentage of students classified as first-time, full-time degree seeking undergraduates who graduate within six years. Data are reported to IPEDS. (Data source: UH Institutional Research)

2.B.c. Percentage of Graduate/ Professional Students: The percentage of degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students enrolled at the graduate level during the fall semester. Date are reported to IPEDS. (Data source: UH Institutional Research)

UH Student Success (cont.)

2.B.d. Freshman Acceptance Rate: The percentage of students who are accepted as first-time, full-time degree-seeking freshmen during the fall semester subsequent to their submission of a completed application. Data are reported to IPEDS. (Data source: UH Institutional Research)

2.B.e. Freshman Average SAT: The average total SAT scores (math plus reading/writing) for first-time, degreeseeking freshmen at UH. Data are reported to IPEDS. (Data source: UH Institutional Research)

2.B.f. Course Completion Rate: Of the attempted semester credit hours (SCH), the percentage of SCH completed at the end of the fall semester as reported to the Texas Legislative Budget Board. (Data source: UH Institutional Research)

Community Advancement

3.A. Percentage of Graduates Enrolled in Graduate Courses or Employed in Texas in One Year: The percentage of graduates who enroll in graduate education or who are employed in Texas within one year of graduation. (Data source: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB))

3.B. Research Awards With Community Emphasis: The number of research awards with a “Community Emphasis” focus, the determination of which is made by the principal investigator when submitting the proposal for funding. (Data source: UH Division of Research)

Athletic Competitiveness

4.A. University Athletics Overall Academic Progress Rate: A measure of the academic performance of student athletes devised and reported by the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). This standard measure is calculated and reported annually at the team, sport, gender and University level for the purposes of determining the University’s eligibility to offer athletic scholarships. (Data source: NCAA)

4.B. Total Team Sports Wins: The total number of wins earned by the University’s athletic teams on an annual basis. (Data source: UH Athletics)

4.C. Conference Championships (Individual/Team): The total number of conference championships earned by the University’s athletic teams and individual student athletes. (Data source: UH Athletics)

Athletic Competitiveness (cont.)

4.D. NCAA Post Season Qualifiers (Individual/Team: The total number of the University’s athletic teams and individual student athletes that qualify for post season participation in a sport endorsed by the NCAA. (Data source: UH Athletics)

4.E. Average Attendance (Football/ Men’s Basketball): The average attendance at men’s football and men’s basketball games calculated on an annual basis. (Data source: UH Athletics)

Competitive Resources

6.A. Total State Appropriations Per Student: The amount of state funds appropriated to the University per fulltime equivalent student, as reported by the THECB.

6.B. Total Expenditures per FTE Student: The amount of funds expended by the University per fulltime equivalent student, as reported by the THECB.

6.c. Endowment: The amount of funds held by endowments and foundations for the University as reported to the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) in June of each year. (Data source: UH Office of Treasurer)

6.D. Total Annual Giving (Cash Basis): Cash totals include outright gifts, pledge payments (regardless of the date of the pledge) and irrevocable deferred gifts made directly to the University and through its support organizations. Unpaid pledge balances, whether or not the pledge was made during the current fiscal year, are not reflected in this report. (Data source: UH Advancement)

6.E. Total Annual Giving (New Commitments): Commitment totals include all outright gifts and private grants, new pledges and deferred gifts received by the University and its support organizations during the fiscal year. Pledge payments, whether toward pledges in the current or a previous year, are excluded from these totals. (Data source: UH Advancement)

6.F. Alumni Giving Rate: The percentage of alumni who contribute financially to the University during a fiscal year. Data are reported to U.S. News and World Report. (Data source: UH Advancement)

NOTES

For the Increase/Decrease column cells in blank are for measures with no change in performance or de minimis reductions (less than 1%). The year column headings indicate the academic year of the Progress Card. The data represents the most recent available for reporting period.

1. Data are preliminary.

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON–CLEAR LAKE

Progress Card Definitions

Nationally Competitive University

1.A. Total Research Expenditures: Total research funds from all sources expended during a fiscal year and reported to the National Science Foundation (NSF). (Data source: UHCL Office of Sponsored Programs)

1.B. Federal Research Expenditures: Research funds from federal sources expended during a fiscal year and reported to the NSF. (Data source: UHCL Office of Sponsored Programs)

1.C. Total Sponsored Program

Expenditures: Total research and non-research funds from all sources expended during a fiscal year, including public service, curriculum development and non-research training. (Data source: UHCL Office of Sponsored Programs)

1.D. Number of Specialized Accredited Programs: The official number of specialized and accredited programs at the University. Includes accreditations such as: Commission on Accreditation of Health Management Education (CAHME), Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Data are validated with each school every spring for accuracy and accreditation updates. (Data source: UHCL Office of the Vice Provost)

1.E. Master’s Degrees Awarded Compared to Peers: The number of master’s level degrees awarded annually. Data are reported to Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). (Data source: UHCL Institutional Research)

1.F. Total Sponsored Program Awards: Total research and nonresearch funds from all sources awarded during a fiscal year, including public service, curriculum development and non-research training. (Data source: UHCL Office of Sponsored Programs)

UH System Student Success

2.A.a. Total Enrollment: The total number of students enrolled during the fall semester at all levels, including full and part time enrollees. Data are reported to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). (Data source: UHCL Institutional Research)

2.A.b. Transfer Retention Rate (First Year): The percentage of transfer students returning for enrollment for a second consecutive year. Transfer students are those who transfer to UHCL with at least 60 hours of completed coursework. (Data source: UHCL Institutional Research)

2.A.c. Transfer Graduation Rate

(Four Year): The percentage of transfer students who graduate within four years. Transfer students are those who transfer to UHCL with at least 60 hours of completed coursework. (Data source: UHCL Institutional Research)

2.A.d. Total Degrees Awarded: The total number of degrees awarded at all levels from July 1 to June 30 as reported to IPEDS. (Data source: UHCL Institutional Research)

2.A.e. Student Satisfaction Index:

Percentage of students who rate their entire educational experience as good or excellent. Data are collected from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The NSSE question reads: “How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this institution?”

UHCL Student Success

2.B.a. FTIC Retention Rate (First Year): The percentage of students classified as first-time, full-time degree seeking undergraduates who enter in the fall semester and who are enrolled in the following fall semester. Data are reported to Legislative Budget Board. (Data source: UHCL Institutional Research)

2.B.b. Total Semester Credit Hours:

The total semester credit hours during the fall semester at all levels. Data are reported to IPEDS. (Data source: UHCL Institutional Research)

2.B.c. Certification Rate of Teacher Education Graduates:

The certification rate of teacher education graduates as reported to the Legislative Budget Board. (Data source: UHCL Institutional Research)

UHCL Student Success (cont.)

2.B.d. Course Completion Rate: Of the attempted semester credit hours (SCH), the percentage of SCH completed at the end of the fall semester as reported to the Texas Legislative Budget Board. (Data source: UHCL Institutional Research)

2.B.e. FTIC Graduation Rate (Six Years): The percent of firsttime, full-time, degree-seeking, undergraduate FTIC students who earn a baccalaureate degree within six academic years. Data are reported to Legislative Budget Board. (Data source: UHCL Institutional Research)

2.B.f. FTIC Graduation Rate (Four Years): The percent of first-time, fulltime, degree-seeking, undergraduate FTIC students who earn a baccalaureate degree within four academic years. Data are reported to Legislative Budget Board. (Data source: UHCL Institutional Research)

2.B.g. Credits to Degree (AVG UGRD Cumulative): The total number of cumulative SCH credits earned at graduation. (Data source: UHCL Institutional Research)

Community Advancement

3.A. Percentage of Graduates Enrolled in Graduate Courses or Employed in Texas in One Year: The percentage of graduates who enroll in graduate education or who are employed in Texas within one year of graduation. (Data source: THECB)

3.B. Number of Courses With Community Engagement Activity: Community engagement activities have been defined as practicum courses based on fiscal year data. (Data source: UHCL Institutional Research)

3.C. Number of Community Partnerships: The number of partnerships maintained by the University with one or more community-based organizations, entities or corporations for the purposes of instruction, research or service. (Data source: UHCL Office of Planning & Assessment)

Competitive Resources

4.A. Total State Appropriations per FTE Student: The amount of state funds appropriated to the University per full-time equivalent student, as reported by the THECB.

4.B. Total Expenditures per FTE Student: The amount of funds expended by the University per fulltime equivalent student, as reported by the THECB.

4C. Endowment: The amount of funds held by endowments and foundations for the University as reported to the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) in June of each year. (Data source: UHS Office of Treasurer)

4.D. Total Annual Giving (Cash Basis): Cash totals include outright gifts, pledge payments (regardless of the date of the pledge) and irrevocable deferred gifts made directly to the University and through its support organizations. Unpaid pledge balances, whether or not the pledge was made during the current fiscal year, are not reflected in this report. (Data source: UHS Advancement)

NOTES:

For the Increase/Decrease column cells in blank are for measures with no change in performance or de minimis reductions (less than 1%).

1. UH-Clear Lake comparison group: Arizona State University at the West Campus, Fitchburg State College, Governors State University, Indiana University-South Bend, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, The University of West Florida, University of Baltimore, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, University of Illinois at Springfield and the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

2. 2015-16 is the first year for which an FTIC retention rate was available and will therefore serve as the base year for this measure.

3. The THECB changed the methodology for calculating this measure. Previously, only baccalaureate recipients were included. Starting in 2017-18 60X30 measure was adjusted to include all degree-level recipients. THECB Data Available as of 2013, base line (UHCL)

4. STEM Fields: Science, technology, engineering, and math (CIP 11, 14, 15, 27, 40 and 30.01).

* Revised 2023-2024

FTIC Graduation Rate (6 Years), base year Cohort 2014 (reported 2020)

FTIC Graduation Rate (4 Years), base year Cohort 2014 (reported 2018) Credits to Degree, average cumulative SCH transferred/earned at the time of graduation, base year 2005-2006

4. COMPETITIVE

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON–DOWNTOWN

Progress Card Definitions

Nationally Competitive University

1.A. Total Research Expenditures: Total research funds from all sources expended during a fiscal year and reported to the National Science Foundation (NSF). (Data source: UHD Sponsored Programs)

1.B. Federal Research Expenditures: Research funds from federal sources expended during a fiscal year and reported to the NSF. (Data source: UHD Sponsored Programs)

1.C. Competitive Grants Obtained as an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI): Grants received that have as a requirement for eligibility that the recipient be an HSI, or a grant in which HSI status is leveraged in order to increase competitiveness for award; reported by fiscal year. (Data source: UHD Sponsored Programs)

UH System Student Success

2.A.a Total Enrollment: The total number of students enrolled during the fall semester at all levels, including full and part-time enrollees. Data are reported to Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

(Data source: UHD Data Analytics & Institutional Research)

2.A.b. Transfer Retention Rate (First Year): The percentage of transfer students returning for enrollment for a second consecutive year. Transfer students are those who transfer to UHD with at least 60 hours of completed coursework and enroll full-time in their first fall semester.

(Data source: UHD Data Analytics & Institutional Research)

2.A.c. Transfer Graduation Rate (Four Year): The percentage of transfer students who graduate within four years. Transfer students are those who transfer to UHD with at least 60 hours of completed coursework and enroll full-time in their first fall semester. (Data source: UHD Data Analytics & Institutional Research)

2.A.d. Total Degrees Awarded: The total number of degrees awarded at all levels from July 1 to June 30 as reported to IPEDS. (Data source: UHD Data Analytics & Institutional Research)

2.A.e. Student Satisfaction Index: Percentage of students who rate their entire educational experience as good or excellent. Data are collected from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The NSSE question reads: “How would you evaluate your entire education experience at this institution?”

(Data source: UHD Institutional Effectiveness)

UHD Student Success

2.B.a. FTIC Retention Rate (First Year): The percentage of students classified as first-time, full-time degree seeking undergraduates who enter in the fall semester and who are enrolled in the following fall semester. Data are reported to IPEDS. (Data source: UHD Data Analytics & Institutional Research)

2.B.b. FTIC Graduation Rate (Six Year): The percentage of students classified as first-time, full-time degree seeking undergraduates who graduate within six years. Data are reported to IPEDS. (Data source: UHD Data Analytics & Institutional Research)

2.B.c. Degrees Awarded in Sciences and Technology Fields: The total number of degrees awarded in the College of Sciences and Technology at all levels by fiscal year. (Data source: UHD Data Analytics & Institutional Research)

2.B.d. Pass Rate on Certification Exam – Education: The percentage of the tests passed by teacher education candidates. (Data source: UHD Department of Urban Education)

2.B.e. Course Completion Rate: Of the attempted semester credit hours (SCH), the percentage of SCH completed at the end of the fall semester as reported to the Texas Legislative Budget Board (LBB). (Data source: UHD Data Analytics & Institutional Research)

2.B.f. Master's Degrees Awarded: The total number of master’s degrees awarded from July 1 to June 30 as reported to IPEDS. (Data source: UHD Data Analytics & Institutional Research)

2.B.g. Degrees Awarded to Hispanics (All Levels): The total number of degrees awarded to Hispanic students at all levels from July 1 to June 30 as reported to IPEDS. (Data source: UHD Data Analytics & Institutional Research)

UHD Student Success (cont.)

2.B.h. Degrees Awarded to Economically Disadvantaged Students: Number of undergraduates who received a bachelor's degree from a Texas public institution of higher education and are economically disadvantaged. Economically disadvantaged students are those receiving Pell at any time (from 1997 through the most current fiscal year data is available). (Data source: THECB)

2.B.i. Graduates With No More Than Three Excess Hours (Bachelor’s Degrees): The number of bachelor's degree graduates who attempt no more than three additional semester credit hours (SCH) required to complete their degree plan divided by the total number of bachelor's degree graduates. This includes all collegelevel SCH attempted for up to 10 years prior to the time of graduation. Developmental education and dual credit SCH are not included. (Data source: THECB)

2.B.j. Credits to Degree (Avg UGRD Cumulative): The total number of cumulative semester credit hours (SCH) earned at graduation by undergraduate degree earners. (Data source: UHD Data Analytics & Institutional Research)

Community Advancement

3.A. Percentage of Graduates

Enrolled in Graduate Courses or Employed in Texas in One Year: The percentage of graduates who enroll in graduate education or who are employed in Texas within one year of graduation. (Data source: THECB)

3.B. Number of Courses With Community Engagement Activities

Offered Annually: Community engagement activities include servicelearning, practicum classes and A+CE courses. The count of courses is based on a fiscal year. (Data source: UHD Data Analytics & Institutional Research)

3.C. Number of Student Enrollments in Courses With Community Engagement Activities

Offered Annually: Community engagement activities include service-learning, practicum classes and A+CE courses. The sum of student enrollments is based on a fiscal year.

(Data source: UHD Data Analytics & Institutional Research)

Access

4.A. Percent of Students Receiving Pell Grant: The Pell Grant is a federal program providing need-based grants to low-income undergraduate and certain post baccalaureate students to promote access to postsecondary education. (Data source: THECB)

4.B.a Number of New Transfer Students Enrolled: The number of students enrolled in the fall semester who are new to UHD and previously attended another college/university.

(Data source: UHD Data Analytics & Institutional Research)

4.B.b. Number of New Degreeseeking Transfer Students Enrolled: The number of students enrolled in the fall semester who are new to UHD, are in a program of study that is degree-seeking and previously attended another college/university.

(Data source: UHD Data Analytics & Institutional Research)

4.B.c. Number of New Non-Degreeseeking Transfer Students Enrolled: The number of students enrolled in the fall semester who are new to UHD, are in a program of study that is non-degree-seeking and previously attended another college/university.

(Data source: UHD Data Analytics & Institutional Research)

4.C. Number of Minority Students Enrolled: The number of Hispanic, African American and Native American students enrolled. Historically, these groups have been underrepresented in higher education. Data are reported to the Texas LBB. (Data source: UHD Data Analytics & Institutional Research)

4.D. Percent of Bachelor's Degree Recipients With Debt: Percentage of students awarded a bachelor's degree in a given year who have student loan debt. Each student's loan debt includes loans reported in the THECB financial aid database (FADS) report by any institution for that student in the last 15 years, excluding parent loan debt. (Data source: THECB)

Access (cont.)

4.E. Student Loan Debt to First Year Wage (Median): Median of individual student loan debt as a percentage of first year wage for students awarded a bachelor's degree in a given year. Individual must have student loan debt at time of award and wages in first year following award. Each student's loan debt includes loans reported in the THECB FADS report by any institution for that student in the last 15 years, excluding parent loan debt. First year wages are based on UI wage data reported to the Texas Workforce Commission. (Data source: THECB)

4.F. Student Loan Debt (Average)

- FTIC: Average debt is calculated by averaging each student’s loan debt, accumulated at all Texas institutions up to the time of receiving an applicable degree, based on the student’s highest degree earned. Only students with debt are included. Each student's loan debt includes loans reported in the THECB FADS report by any institution for that student in the last 15 years, excluding parent loan debt. This figure is for those who started as first-time in college (FTIC) students at UHD. (Data source: THECB)

4.G. Student Loan Debt (Average)

– Transfer: Average debt is calculated by averaging each student’s loan debt, accumulated at all Texas institutions up to the time of receiving an applicable degree, based on the student’s highest degree earned. Only students with debt are included. Each student's loan debt includes loans reported in the THECB FADS report by any institution for that student in the last 15 years, excluding parent loan debt. This figure is for those who started as transfer students at UHD. (Data source: THECB)

Competitive Resources

5.A. Total State Appropriations per FTE Student: The amount of state funds appropriated to the University per full-time equivalent (FTE) student, as reported by the THECB.

5.b. Total Expenditures per FTE Student: The total amount of funds expended by the University per fulltime equivalent student, as reported by the THECB.

5.C. Endowment: The amount of funds held by endowments and foundations for the University as reported to the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) in June of each year. (Data source: UHS Office of Treasurer)

5.D. Total Annual Giving: The amount of contributions to the University in the form of cash, securities, company products and other property from alumni, nonalumni individuals, corporations, foundations, religious organizations and other groups. Data are reported to the Council for Aid to Education on an annual basis. (Data source: UHS Advancement)

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON–DOWNTOWN

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE

4. ACCESS

NOTES:

For those Increase/Decrease column cells items where a decrease is desirable, the Increase/Decrease is highlighted in the opposite way (decrease in green; increase in red) from other measures.

1. Base year for this measure is FY 2014

2. Base year for this measure is 2015

3. Prior to 2017-2018 this measure is only looking at baccalaureate graduates; starting with 2017-2018 it is all graduates, as defined by THECB strategic plan goal.

4. Community Engagement courses offered methodology changed for 2017-2018 to be consistent with other schools' Progress Cards.

5. Base year for this measure is 2013

6. Base year for this measure is 2012

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON–VICTORIA

Progress Card Definitions

Nationally Competitive University

1.A. Total Research Expenditures: Total research funds from all sources expended during a fiscal year and reported to the National Science Foundation (NSF). (Data source: UHV Contracts and Grants)

1.B. Percentage of Graduates in Critical Fields (Nursing/Education/ STEM/ACC): Percentage of all UHV graduates who complete degrees in the fields of Nursing, Education, Science, Technology and Math (STEM), and Accounting. (Data source: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board THECB_CB009)

1.C. The Ratio of Accredited to Potentially Accredited Programs: The number of UHV programs with national accreditation relative to the number of UHV programs with the potential for national accreditation. (Data source: UHV Institutional Effectiveness)

UH System Student Success

2.A.a. Total Enrollment: The total number of students enrolled during the fall semester at all levels, including full and part-time enrollees. Data as reported to THECB. (Data source: THECB_CB001)

2.A.b. Transfer Retention Rate (First Year): The percentage of transfer students returning for enrollment for a second consecutive year. Transfer students are those who transfer to UHV. (Data source: THECB_CB001)

2.A.c. Transfer Graduation Rate (Four Year): The percentage of transfer students who graduate within four years. Transfer students are those who transfer to UHV with at least 60 hours of completed coursework. (Data source: UHV Institutional Research)

2.A.d. Total Degrees Awarded: The total number of degrees awarded at all levels from July 1 to June 30 as reported to Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). (Data source: THECB_CB009)

2.A.e. Student Satisfaction Index: Percentage of students who rate their entire educational experience as good or excellent. Data are collected from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The NSSE question reads: “How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this institution?”

UHV Student Success

2.B.a. FTIC Retention Rate (First Year): The percentage of students classified as first-time, full-time degree-seeking undergraduates who enter in the fall semester and who are enrolled in the following fall semester. Data is reported to IPEDS. (Data source: THECB _CB001)

2.B.b. Pass Rate on Certification Exams-Education: The percentage of UHV students passing the exam for teacher certification. (Data source: UHV School of Education Certification Office)

2.B.c. Underrepresented Group Graduation Rates: The percentage of full-time undergraduate transfer students (African American, Hispanic, Native American) who graduate within four years. (Data source: UHV Institutional Research)

2.B.d. Course Completion Rate: Of the attempted semester credit hours (SCH), the percentage of SCH completed at the end of the fall semester as reported to the Texas Legislative Budget Board (LBB). (Data source: UHV Institutional Research)

Community Advancement

3.A. Percentage of Graduates Enrolled in Graduate Courses or Employed in Texas in One Year: The percentage of graduates who enroll in graduate education or who are employed in Texas within one year of graduation. (Data source: THECB)

3.B. Number of Courses with Community Engagement Activities Offered Annually: Community engagement activities have been defined as practicum courses and are based on fiscal year data. (Data source: UHV Institutional Research)

3.C. Small Business Development Center Contributions (Capital Raised): Amount of capital raised through the Small Business Development Center for business and job creation, retention, and expansion, as reported to the Small Business Administration. (Data source: UHV Small Business Development Center)

Access and Outreach

4.A. Enrollment of Underrepresented Students: Enrollment of African American, Hispanic and Native American students in the fall semester as reported to the THECB. (Data source: UHV Institutional Research)

4.B. Percentage of First-Generation College Graduates: Percentage of graduating baccalaureate students whose parents did not graduate from college. Parents are defined only as birth parents, adoptive parents or legal guardians. Data are reported to the Texas LBB. (Data source: UHV Institutional Research)

4.C. Online and Distance Education (Courses Offered/Students

Enrolled): Online courses offered and enrollment for the fall semester as reported to the THECB. (Data source: UHV Institutional Research)

Athletic Competitiveness

5.A. Total Team Sports Wins: The total number of wins earned by the University’s athletic teams on an annual basis. Sports are baseball, softball, men’s and women’s soccer, and men’s and women’s golf. (Data source: UHV Athletics)

5.B. Season Attendance: The average attendance at UHV athletic events calculated on an annual basis. (Data source: UHV Athletics)

Competitive Resources

6.A. Total State Appropriations per FTE Student: The amount of state funds appropriated to the University per full time equivalent student, as reported by the THECB.

6.B. Total Expenditures per FTE Student: The amount of funds expended by the University per fulltime equivalent student, as reported by the THECB.

6.C. Endowment: The amount of funds held by endowments and foundations for the University as reported to the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) in June of each year. (Data source: UHS Office of Treasurer)

6.D. Total Annual Giving (Cash Basis): Cash totals include outright gifts, pledge payments (regardless of the date of the pledge) and irrevocable deferred gifts made directly to the University and through its support organizations. Unpaid pledge balances, whether or not the pledge was made during the current fiscal year, are not reflected in this report. (Data source: UHS Advancement)

NOTES:

For the Increase/Decrease column cells in blank are for measures with no change in performance or de minimis reductions (less than 1%).

1. Base year data for this measure are from FY 2011.

2. UHV offers only a post-licensure BSN program.

*Survey is not administered every year.

2023 LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM

Board of Regents

Tilman J. Fertitta (’78) Chairman

Jack B. Moore, B.B.A. (’77) Vice Chairman

Durga D. Agrawal, M.S. (’69), Ph.D. (’74) Secretary

Doug H. Brooks, B.S. (’75)

Alonzo Cantu, B.B.A. (’78)

Beth Madison, B.A. (’72)

John A. McCall Jr., B.S. ('75), O.D. (’77)

Ricky Raven, B.S. (’83), J.D. (’86)

Edward Carrizales-Saucedo, B.S. (’13), M.B.A. ('23)

Renu Khator

Renu Khator University of Houston

Richard Walker University of Houston-Clear Lake

University Presidents Chancellor Administration

Raymond S. Bartlett Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance

Diane Z. Chase Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost

Eloise Dunn Brice Vice Chancellor for University Advancement

Dona Hamilton Cornell Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel

Micah Glenn Director, Office of the Board of Regents

Lisa K. Holdeman Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Communications

Loren J. Blanchard University of Houston-Downtown

Robert K. Glenn University of Houston-Victoria

Phillip W. Hurd Chief Audit and Compliance Executive

Michael Johnson Chief of Staff

Daniel Maxwell Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Claudia Neuhauser Interim Vice Chancellor for Research

Jason Smith Vice Chancellor for Governmental Relations

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