1. AAC&U Annual Meeting January 26, 2018
Demonstrating Value: Evidence-based Advocacy of the Public Liberal Arts

2. “COPLAC University” 30 colleges & universities 28 states
110,000 enrollment
23,000 degrees annually
1,200 Visual and Performing Arts
1,500 Natural, Physical Sciences
1,500 Social Sciences
1,700 Math, Comp Sci, Info Sciences
1,700 Psychology
2,000 Health Professions
2,100 Education
2,700 Humanities, Gen Lib Arts
3,500 Business and Related Professions

3. Proposed data and analytics initiatives
Design a COPLAC metrics framework for research, planning, and branding purposes that best demonstrates the value added outcomes of a public liberal arts education.
Replace the current COPLAC Data Profile report with a data warehouse based upon the new COPLAC metrics framework that permits insightful comparisons, not only between COPLAC member institutions, but also between sectors (COPLAC vs. non-COPLAC, public liberal arts vs. private liberal arts, etc.).
Provide summary information (text, graphics) derived from the new COPLAC data warehouse that supports research, planning, and branding efforts.

4. Proposed data and analytics initiatives
Design a COPLAC metrics framework for research, planning, and branding purposes that best demonstrates the value added outcomes of a public liberal arts education.
Replace the current COPLAC Data Profile report with a data warehouse based upon the new COPLAC metrics framework that permits insightful comparisons, not only between COPLAC member institutions, but also between sectors (COPLAC vs. non-COPLAC, public liberal arts vs. private liberal arts, etc.).
Provide summary information (text, graphics) derived from the new COPLAC data warehouse that supports research, planning, and branding efforts.

5. Proposed data and analytics initiatives
Design a COPLAC metrics framework for research, planning, and branding purposes that best demonstrates the value added outcomes of a public liberal arts education.
Replace the current COPLAC Data Profile report with a data warehouse based upon the new COPLAC metrics framework that permits insightful comparisons, not only between COPLAC member institutions, but also between sectors (COPLAC vs. non-COPLAC, public liberal arts vs. private liberal arts, etc.).
Provide summary information (text, graphics) derived from the new COPLAC data warehouse that supports research, planning, and branding efforts.

6. Postsecondary metrics frameworks

7. Instruction and Engagement Progression and Completion
Democratic Access
Instruction and Engagement
Progression and Completion
Affordability
Outcomes
Metrics

8. Instruction and Engagement Progression and Completion
Democratic Access
Instruction and Engagement
Progression and Completion
Affordability
Outcomes
Metrics
All metrics disaggregated (where available) by:
Race/Ethnicity
Sex
Age
Full-time/Part-time Status
Admissions Status (First-time/Transfer)
Family Income/Economic Status
Academic Preparation (SAT/ACT)
Veteran Status
Disability Status

9. Instruction and Engagement Progression and Completion
Democratic Access
Instruction and Engagement
Progression and Completion
Affordability
Outcomes
Metrics
Enrollment Profile
Acceptance Rate
All metrics disaggregated (where available) by:
Race/Ethnicity
Sex
Age
Full-time/Part-time Status
Admissions Status (First-time/Transfer)
Family Income/Economic Status
Academic Preparation (SAT/ACT)
Veteran Status
Disability Status

10. Instruction and Engagement Progression and Completion
Democratic Access
Instruction and Engagement
Progression and Completion
Affordability
Outcomes
Metrics
Enrollment Profile
Acceptance Rate
Faculty Characteristics
High-Impact Practices
Student Engagement
Class Size
Student-Faculty Ratio
Expenditures per Student
All metrics disaggregated (where available) by:
Race/Ethnicity
Sex
Age
Full-time/Part-time Status
Admissions Status (First-time/Transfer)
Family Income/Economic Status
Academic Preparation (SAT/ACT)
Veteran Status
Disability Status

11. Instruction and Engagement Progression and Completion
Democratic Access
Instruction and Engagement
Progression and Completion
Affordability
Outcomes
Metrics
Enrollment Profile
Acceptance Rate
Faculty Characteristics
High-Impact Practices
Student Engagement
Class Size
Student-Faculty Ratio
Expenditures per Student
First-to-Second Year Retention
Graduation Rates
Transfer-Out Rates
Degrees Awarded
All metrics disaggregated (where available) by:
Race/Ethnicity
Sex
Age
Full-time/Part-time Status
Admissions Status (First-time/Transfer)
Family Income/Economic Status
Academic Preparation (SAT/ACT)
Veteran Status
Disability Status

12. Instruction and Engagement Progression and Completion
Democratic Access
Instruction and Engagement
Progression and Completion
Affordability
Outcomes
Metrics
Enrollment Profile
Acceptance Rate
Faculty Characteristics
High-Impact Practices
Student Engagement
Class Size
Student-Faculty Ratio
Expenditures per Student
First-to-Second Year Retention
Graduation Rates
Transfer-Out Rates
Degrees Awarded
Tuition & Fees
Net Price
Unmet Need
Student Debt
Student Share of Cost
All metrics disaggregated (where available) by:
Race/Ethnicity
Sex
Age
Full-time/Part-time Status
Admissions Status (First-time/Transfer)
Family Income/Economic Status
Academic Preparation (SAT/ACT)
Veteran Status
Disability Status

13. Instruction and Engagement Progression and Completion
Democratic Access
Instruction and Engagement
Progression and Completion
Affordability
Outcomes
Metrics
Enrollment Profile
Acceptance Rate
Faculty Characteristics
High-Impact Practices
Student Engagement
Class Size
Student-Faculty Ratio
Expenditures per Student
First-to-Second Year Retention
Graduation Rates
Transfer-Out Rates
Degrees Awarded
Tuition & Fees
Net Price
Unmet Need
Student Debt
Student Share of Cost
Employment Rate
Graduate School Rate
Salary
Loan Repayment and Default Rates
Civic Engagement
All metrics disaggregated (where available) by:
Race/Ethnicity
Sex
Age
Full-time/Part-time Status
Admissions Status (First-time/Transfer)
Family Income/Economic Status
Academic Preparation (SAT/ACT)
Veteran Status
Disability Status