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Â鶹´«Ã½: Summary of Accomplishments

Performance Measures from Â鶹´«Ã½ 2015 – 2021

Infographic of Summary of Accomplishments from Â鶹´«Ã½ 2015-2021 performance measures

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Â鶹´«Ã½: Summary of Accomplishments

HGI

Â鶹´«Ã½ Graduation Initiative
Increase the educational capital of the state by increasing the participation and completion of students, particularly Native Hawaiians, low-income students and those from underserved regions and populations and preparing them for success in the workforce and their communities.

  • Over 10,000 degrees and certificates awarded1, representing an increase by more than 30% (+2,557) overall, and by more than 80% (+807) in STEM degrees2 over the last decade
  • System-wide weighted average retention rate3 for first-time full-time students is 71%, representing an increase by three percentage points (2010-2015)
    • While retention rates have increased by three percentage points among Native Hawaiian students, their rates continue to lag (-6%) in comparison to the overall rate.
  • System-wide weighted average graduation rate3 for first-time full-time students is 37%, representing an overall increase by eight percentage points (2010-2015)
    • While graduation rates have increased by seven percentage points among Native Hawaiian students, their rates continue to lag (-11%) in comparison to the overall rate.
  • Average debt per undergraduate completer is lower at the University of Â鶹´«Ã½ (UH 4 year: $22,280; UHCC: $12,066)4 than the average amount a public university student borrows5 ($30,030) to attain a bachelor¡¯s degree.

HII

Â鶹´«Ã½ Innovation Initiative
Create more high-quality jobs and diversify Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s economy by leading the development of a $1 billion innovation, research, education and training enterprise that addresses the challenges and opportunities faced by Â鶹´«Ã½ and the world.

  • Extramural awards totaled $485.5 million in FY216, representing an increase of 7.8% (+35.1 million) from the prior year
  • Inventions7 increased by 20% (+11) over the last decade
  • 131 start-up businesses8 supported in FY21

MFS

Mission Focused System
Realize the University¡¯s commitments to becoming a foremost indigenous-serving university and advancing sustainability, both of which are significant parts of our mission.

  • Currently includes over 1,000 Native Hawaiian employees and Graduate assistants, representing an increase by over 30% (+287) since 20119
  • Nearly 12,000 students enrolled in courses in Hawaiian and Indigenous Learnings, with more than half of student enrollment (57%) from the University of Â鶹´«Ã½ Community Colleges10

HPS

High Performing System
Through cost-effective, transparent and accountable practices, ensure financial viability and sustainability to ensure ±«±á¡¯²õ ability to provide a diverse student body throughout Â鶹´«Ã½ with affordable access to a superb higher education experience in support of the institutional mission of the university.

  • International student enrollment in credit classes increased by 12% (+220) over the last decade11
  • Nearly 2,000 degrees awarded in Health, Education, and Agriculture, representing an increase by 28% (+392) over the last decade12

21 CF

21st Century Facilities
UH students, faculty and staff need and deserve up-to-date facilities that support modern teaching, learning, innovation and scholarship. Facilities and campus environments must be safe, sustainable and support 21st century higher education expectations and practices. The university¡¯s facilities must be fully digitally enabled; flexible in use; maintainable at low cost; energy, water and waste efficient; and supportive of deep collaborations with partners across the state, nation and the world.

  • 7.08% net zero13 achieved in FY21
  • Cumulative annual savings from efficiency projects13 have increased by 60% (+4.7 million) since FY15
  • Since FY15, nine additional buildings13 have gained LEED designation

References:

  1. University of Â鶹´«Ã½ (n.d.). Goal for Number of Degrees and Certificates.Retrieved from: /vpaa/sdm/sdem-degrees2020.html
  2. University of Â鶹´«Ã½ (n.d.). STEM degrees Awarded. Retrieved from: /vpaa/sdm/sdem-stem2020.html
  3. University of Â鶹´«Ã½ (2022). Under-Represented Population (URP) Committee: Questions and Answers. Retrieved from: /offices/vp-academic-strategy/underrepresented-populations-urp/urp-committee-question-and-answers/
  4. University of Â鶹´«Ã½ (n.d.) Student Loan Indebtedness Report: Undergraduate Non-Transfer Students (Academic Year 2020-2021). Retrieved from:
  5. Education Data Initiative (2022). Student Loan Debt Statistics. Retrieved from:
  6. University of Â鶹´«Ã½ (2021). UH extramural funding hauls in a near-record $485.5M in FY2021. Retrieved from: /news/2021/08/18/extramural-funding-near-record/
  7. University of Â鶹´«Ã½ (n.d.) Goal for Number of Invention Disclosures, License / Option Agreements, U.S. Patents, And Startup Companies. Retrieved from: /vpaa/sdm/sdem-inventions2020.html
  8. University of Â鶹´«Ã½ (n.d.). Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation: Technology Transfer. Retrieved from:
  9. University of Â鶹´«Ã½ (n.d.). Number of Native Hawaiian Employees and Graduate Assistants (Faculty/Staff/Administrators). Retrieved from: /vpaa/sdm/sdem-nh-employees2020.html
  10. University of Â鶹´«Ã½ (n.d.). Student Enrollment in Courses in Hawaiian And Indigenous Learnings. Retrieved from: /vpaa/sdm/sdem-hawnlang2020.html
  11. University of Â鶹´«Ã½ (n.d.). Number of International Undergraduates Enrolled in Credit Courses. Retrieved from: /vpaa/sdm/sdem-international2020.html
  12. University of Â鶹´«Ã½ (n.d.). UH Degrees Awarded in Health, Education and Agriculture. Retrieved from: /vpaa/sdm/sdem-health2020.html
  13. University of Â鶹´«Ã½ (2022). Office of Sustainability: Net Zero Dashboard. Retrieved from: /sustainability/energy/dashboard/#consumption-production

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Last modified: January 9, 2023

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