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Making Good Metrics Presentation to the First Convening of the Innovation and Transformation Teams University at Albany Performing Arts Center Albany, New York October 20, 2010 Dr. Kathryn A. Foster University at Buffalo Regional Institute

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Making Good Metrics

Dr. Kathryn A. Foster

University at Buffalo Regional Institute The State University of New York http://regional-institute.buffalo.edu

Presentation to the First Convening of the Innovation and Transformation Teams University at Albany Performing Arts Center Albany, New York October 20, 2010

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1 Big Goal
7 Principles
2 Hard-Earned

Suggestions

Presentation

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A Compendium of Indicators that is

Coherent Manageable Actionable

1 Big Goal

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Outcomes-based

Principles for Good Metrics

NOT

Per-student spending

RATHER,

Four-Year Graduation Rates

1.

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Valid & Reliable

Principles for Good Metrics

NOT

Girl Scout Cookie Sales to measure health

RATHER,

Levels of Obesity for 10-14 yr olds

2.

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Understandable

Principles for Good Metrics

NOT

∫[β±Ωχ7]/ [µ+λ3]

RATHER,

Employment Growth 2008-2010

3.

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Bias-Free

Principles for Good Metrics

NOT

Opinion on Climate Change from the Polar Bear Foundation

RATHER,

CO2 parts per million

4.

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Routinely Measured

Principles for Good Metrics

NOT

Finding from a 2004 Dissertation

RATHER,

Latest Data from Annual Consumer Survey

5.

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Relevant

Principles for Good Metrics

NOT

U.S. Peace Corps Placements

RATHER,

SUNY Urban-Rural Teacher Corps Placements

6.

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Conducive to Goal- Setting & Action

Principles for Good Metrics

NOT

Inches of Snowfall

RATHER,

Snow Clearance Times

7.

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 Outcomes-based  Valid & Reliable  Understandable  Bias-Free

7 Principles for Good Metrics

 Routinely measured  Relevant  Conducive to Goal- Setting & Action

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2 Hard-Earned Suggestions

Keep your eye on the destination.

Metrics work complicates fast.

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2 Hard-Earned Suggestions

Make it Visual. Good Graphics Do Wonders.

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Making Good Metrics

Dr. Kathryn A. Foster

University at Buffalo Regional Institute The State University of New York http://regional-institute.buffalo.edu

Presentation to the First Convening of the Innovation and Transformation Teams University at Albany Performing Arts Center Albany, New York October 20, 2010