U.S. Department of Education: Promoting Educational Excellence for all Americans

A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

Howard University

Goal 8: To assist Howard University with financial resources needed to carry out its educational mission.
Objective 1 of 3: MAINTAIN AND STRENGTHEN ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND ACHIEVEMENT BY (1) RECRUITING BETTER STUDENTS, (2) IMPROVING STUDENT RETENTION, (3) IMPROVING GRADUATION RATES, AND (4) PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING.
Indicator 8.1.1 of 4: Better students: The average SAT scores of incoming freshman will increase by 1.0 percent per year.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Average SAT score
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
 
Math Verbal Total % Change
Math Verbal Total % Change
1997
494 513 1,007  
       
1998
506 519 1,025 1.80
       
1999
517 533 1,050 2.40
    1,035  
2000
525 537 1,062 1.10
    1,055 2
2001
516 530 1,046 -1.50
    1,060 .50
2002
       
1,060 .50
Status: Target not met. However, actual performance still exceeds the national average for black students.

Explanation: Average SAT scores decreased from 1062 in 2000 to 1046 in 2001, resulting in a 1.5% decrease. This decline was due in large part to greater than anticipated enrollment of new students who met admissions requirements, but did not have SAT scores at the high end of the SAT range. The University's average SAT score is still 26 points higher than the national average, which is 1020. The 2002 objective is to reach or exceed the unmet 2001 goal of an average of 1060 SAT total.   		Additional Source Information: Howard University.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002.
Data Available: January 2003.
Validated By: No Formal Verification.

 
Indicator 8.1.2 of 4: Student retention: Decrease attrition for undergraduate FTIC (first time in college) students by 2 percent until national average is bettered.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Attrition rates
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
 
National Rate HU Rate
National Rate HU Rate
1997
26.70 19.60
   
1998
26.40 17.60
   
1999
25 16
   
2000
20 15.10
15  
2001
20.20 12.90
14  
2002
  12.90
13  
Status: Target exceeded. Target of bettering the national average and decreasing attrition to 14% was exceeded. The National Attrition rate for 2000 was 20% as opposed to 32.7%.

Explanation: The attrition rate of 12.9 percent at Howard University is well below the national average of 20.2%. The objective remains to decrease the attrition rate by at least 1 percent per year.   		Source: Other
Other: Record/File.
Sponsor: The Consortium for Student Retention and Data Exchange.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2001.
Validated By: No Formal Verification.

 
Indicator 8.1.3 of 4: Graduation rates: The undergraduate and graduate graduation rates will increase by 2 percent per year until the national average is reached or exceeded.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
6-year graduation rate
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
 
Consortium Rate HU Rate
Consortium Rate HU Rate
1997
49
   
1998
40.90
   
1999
54.20 46.10
43  
2000
54.10 48.70
48  
2001
  51.30
50  
2002
52  
Status: Target exceeded.

Explanation: The graduation rate at Howard University of 51.3% demonstrates continuous improvement from 1998 (40.9%) and a pattern of exceeding performance targets for each succeeding year.   		Additional Source Information: Howard University.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002.
Data Available: January 2003.
Validated By: No Formal Verification.

Limitations: The reported 6-year national rate comes from the Consortium for Student Retention Data Exchange at the University of Oklahoma. Howard University is a member of the institution.

 
Indicator 8.1.4 of 4: Excellence in teaching and scholarship: The participation rate of faculty in activities of the Fund for Academic Excellence will increase.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Proposals
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
 
Submitted Funded Number of Participants
Funded To be funded Number of Participants
1998
258 153 189
     
1999
218 152 200
     
2000
149 128 173
  125 210
2001
154 130 160
  140 200
2002
 202    
150 225
Status: Target met.

Explanation: The principal goal for the Fund for Academic Excellence is to be a catalyst for increasing extramural research. Enhanced standards for faculty extramural repeat awards will ultimately constrain the participation rate for faculty. The number of proposal submitted, and those funded increased; however, the number funded did not meet our target due to prevailing economic conditions.   		Additional Source Information: Howard University.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002.
Data Available: January 2003.
Validated By: No Formal Verification.

 

Objective 2 of 3: TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH.
Indicator 8.2.1 of 2: Grants received: The number of grant proposals that are funded will increase
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Number of grant proposals
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
1997
232
 
1998
279
 
1999
299
 
2000
252
301
2001
261
260
2002
 
270
Status: Target exceeded. Target slightly exceeded.

Explanation: Grants received increased by 3.6% over last year's number of awards.   		Additional Source Information: Howard University.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002.
Data Available: January 2003.
Validated By: No Formal Verification.

 
Indicator 8.2.2 of 2: Grant funding: The total funds received through research grants will increase.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Funds received through research grants
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
 
Value of Grants Received Percentage change
Value of Grants Received Percentage change
1997
45,268,427  
   
1998
44,057,827 2.70
   
1999
47,533,841 7.90
   
2000
50,294,706 5.80
48,009,180  20
2001
53,416,128  
51,700,000  
2002
   
53,800,000  
Status: Target exceeded.

Explanation: The value of grants received increased by 6.2% to approximately $53.4 million. This exceeded our target by $1.7 million.   		Additional Source Information: Howard University.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002.
Data Available: January 2003.
Validated By: No Formal Verification.

 

Objective 3 of 3: INCREASE HOWARD UNIVERSITY'S FINANCIAL STRENGTH AND INDEPENDENCE FROM FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS.
Indicator 8.3.1 of 4: Endowment: The value of the endowment each year will increase.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Market value of endowment (in millions)
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
1997
211.20
 
1998
252.90
 
1999
297
 
2000
329.30
320
2001
340.90
346
Status: Target met.

Explanation: The market value of Howard University's endowment increased approximately 3.5% over last year. The increase is substantial given recent market conditions.   		Additional Source Information: Howard University.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002.
Data Available: January 2003.
Validated By: No Formal Verification.
Audited Financial Statements.

 
Indicator 8.3.2 of 4: Outside support: The funds raised from all private sources will increase.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Alumni contribution (in millions)
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
1997
11.80
 
1998
8.40
 
1999
9.20
 
2000
13.90
11
2001
18.40
14.50
2002
 
18
Status: Target exceeded.

Explanation: Outside support increased more than 32% over last year, and 27% over our target.   		Additional Source Information: Howard University.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002.
Data Available: January 2003.
Validated By: No Formal Verification.
Audited Financial Statements.

 
Indicator 8.3.3 of 4: Outside support--alumni: The participation rate of alumni who contribute to the school will increase.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Participation rate
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
1998
11.40
 
1999
9.40
 
2000
12.20
25
2001
15
30
2002
 
32
Status: Target not met.

Explanation: The 15 percent participation rate is below the desired goal, but a significant increase from last year's record, and closer to the average alumni participation rate for Tier II universities, which is approximately 18%. The University's fundraising operations have been completely restructured and we anticipate greater congruence with the goals.   		Additional Source Information: Howard University.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002.
Data Available: January 2003.
Validated By: No Formal Verification.

 
Indicator 8.3.4 of 4: Cost savings at the Howard University Hospital: The difference between the hospital's net revenue (excluding Federal appropriations) and total expenses will decrease.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Net Revenue
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
1997
170,084,807
 
1998
183,789,977
 
1999
204,360,845
 
2000
213,879,600
184,510,111
2001
216,598,823
193,735,617
2002
215,530,992
203,422,397

Total Expense
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
1997
209,761,348
 
1998
211,689,178
 
1999
234,841,266
 
2000
246,819,944
225,813,215
2001
242,028,727
237,103,876
2002
248,218,383
248,959,070
Status: Target not met.

Explanation: The difference between the hospital's net revenue and total expenses this year ($25.4 million), was lower than last year's deficit of $30.5 million, showing a significant improvement in the hospital's financial position.   		Additional Source Information: Howard University.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002.
Data Available: January 2003.
Validated By: No Formal Verification.

 

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