The University of North Carolina system has identified a set of metrics, which it identifies as “shared goals—a set of promises to the people of North Carolina.” These metrics give each of the 17 constituent institutions in the system a uniform group of goals through which to identify strengths, measure progress, and identify areas where improvement is needed—and to take action in all of those areas over the next five years.
The nine metrics outlined by the General Administration include low-income enrollments, rural enrollments, low-income completions, rural completions, five-year graduation rate, undergraduate degree efficiency, achievement gaps in undergraduate degree efficiency, critical workforces, and research productivity.
Information and definitions from University of North Carolina Strategic Plan Definitions, Goals, Metrics, and Targets, January 2017.