Data Pulse
What is Data Pulse?
Data Pulse Metrics Bulletin is a monthly newsletter crafted for senior leadership at UTRGV, delivering comprehensive insights into key performance indicators related to research and operational metrics. This newsletter provides data at both the institutional level and for individual colleges and schools, ensuring all stakeholders have access to relevant, detailed information.
Key Sections of Data Pulse
- Operational Metrics Scorecard
- Tracks ten critical metrics monthly at both institutional and college levels.
- Provides a clear overview of operational performance for data-driven decisions.
- Research Expenditure Summary
- Monthly tracking of research expenditures, broken down by institution and college.
- Credits are shared among all researchers involved in a project.
- Awards Summary
- Highlights funded sponsored grants, with shared credit for all researchers.
- Offers insights into the success rate of funding applications.
- Proposals Summary
- Tracks proposals submitted to sponsoring agencies, with shared credit for involved researchers.
- Assesses researcher engagement in seeking external funding.
- Doctoral Degrees Summary
- Monitors doctoral student graduations and enrollments.
- Data is categorized by colleges/schools and their respective doctoral programs.
How Data Pulse Serves UTRGV
- Enhanced Decision-Making: Clear, concise data on key performance indicators supports informed decisions.
- Performance Monitoring: Regular tracking of metrics helps identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Transparency and Accountability: A shared credit system recognizes contributions, promoting transparency.
- Strategic Planning: Insights guide resource allocation and strategic planning efforts.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Detailed data fosters engagement and collaboration, reinforcing UTRGV's research excellence.
Glossary of Terms on Data Pulse
Metrics and Performance Tracking
- Operational Metrics Scorecard: Tracks and assesses specific processes or activities.
- Performance Categories:
- Outperform (≥ 120%): Outstanding performance.
- On Track (100% - 119%): Good performance, with room for improvement.
- Behind (90% - 99%): Slightly behind but manageable.
- At Risk (< 90%): Significantly behind, needing attention.
- Delta (Δ): The change in values over time.
Financial and Research Expenditures
- Research Expenditure Summary: Total research spending, tracked monthly.
- Restricted/Unrestricted Research Expenditures: Funds restricted or unrestricted in usage.
- Shared Credit: Credit allocation among multiple researchers.
Awards and Proposals
- Awards Summary: Financial grants received, highlighting successful funding applications.
- Funded Award: A proposal approved and financially supported by an agency.
- Proposals Summary: Tracks submitted proposals and requested funding.
Faculty and Departmental Involvement
- Faculty Involvement: Tracks faculty engagement in proposals, awards, and research expenditures.
- Department Total R&D: The total research and development spending for a department.
- Sponsor: An external entity providing funding for projects.
Doctoral Degrees and Enrollment
- Doctoral Degrees Summary: Tracks doctoral student graduations and enrollments.
- Graduated/Enrolled: Students who have completed or are currently pursuing doctoral programs.
Dive Deeper with Control Tower
Explore more with the Control Tower , our advanced platform for disseminating critical research data directly to UTRGV’s colleges and schools.
- Research Expenditures: Detailed summaries, top contributors, growth trends, and data download capabilities.
- Awards: Comprehensive overviews of funded proposals.
- Proposals: Insights into submitted projects and faculty engagements.
- Doctoral Outcomes/Enrollments: Track progress and achievements of doctoral programs.
Control Tower Features
- Summary: Overview of financial status and year-over-year changes.
- Top 5s: Insights into top colleges, departments, faculty, and sponsors.
- Growth: Year-over-year growth trends and analyses.
- Data Download Center: Tools for custom reporting and detailed exploration.
Leverage the Control Tower for strategic decisions and fostering a data-driven culture of excellence. For access and further information, visit Control Tower or contact Arya Singh at Arya.Singh@utrgv.edu.