Expanding Breakthrough Research and Creative Endeavors Metrics
Ultimately, our success as a research institution will depend on how well our undergraduate and graduate students are prepared for future careers. By engaging in real-world research experiences, our students will demonstrate their competence and skill to future employers, and in the process affirm the excellence of Kent State University.
| Metrics for the Implementation Plan | Source | Baseline 2013 | Intermediate 2015 | Target 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase total research expenditures. | ||||
| RASP | $15,082,097 | 7% increase per year on 2013 base | 7% increase per year on 2013 base | |
| Increase the number of grant applications. | ||||
| RASP | 540 | 567 | 595 | |
| Increase the number of coordinated hires. | ||||
| RASP | 12 | 13 | 14 | |
| Increase the number of patent and start-up applications. | ||||
| • Number of invention disclosures | RASP | 21 | 25 | 27 |
| • Number of issued patents | RASP | 11 | 15 | |
| • Number of start-ups | RASP | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| • Number of new licenses | RASP | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| • Number of patent applications pending | RASP | 45 | 50 | 52 |
| Increase the number of students participating in research projects with faculty members. | ||||
| NSSE | 35% | 38% | 41% | |
| Increase the number of seniors participating in research projects with faculty members. | ||||
| NSSE | 29% | 32% | 35% | |
| Increase the number of post-doctoral positions. | ||||
| RASP | 22 | 25 | 40 | |
| Increase the number of funded proposals for cross-disciplinary PIs. | ||||
| RASP | 97 | 107 | 118 |
