Performance Measures

In February 1999, the North Carolina Board of Community College adopted twelve (12) performance measures for accountability. The performance measures focus primarily on student success and serve as the college’s major public accountability tool. In the 2007 Session, the General Assembly approved modification to the North Carolina Performance Measures and Standards as adopted by the State Board of Community Colleges on March 16, 2007. As a result, the number of performance measures was reduced to eight (8). In 2011, the eight performance measures were reviewed and revised to include baselines and goals. The State Board of Community Colleges reviews the accountability measures and performance standards annually to ensure that they are appropriate for use in recognition of successful institutional performance.

The eight (8) required standards include Basic Skills Student Progress, GED Diploma Passing Rates, Developmental Students success Rate in College-Level English Courses, Developmental Students Success Rate in College-Level Math Courses, First Year Progression, Curriculum Completion Rate, Licensure and Certification Passing Rate, and College Transfer Performance.

Results for the 2011-2012 academic year are summarized below. Additional information pertaining to college performance can be obtained from the Office of Planning and Research.