Milestone Metrics
I. Reconition
FSU is currently ranked 23 among Public Universities in U.S. News & World Report (2025).
II. Distinction
FSU is currently ranked 46 among Public Universities in QS World University Rankings (2025).
III. Impact
FSU currently holds a Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.
IV. Innovation
FSU is currently ranked 21 among Public Universities in U.S. News & World Report (2025).
Goal I. Metrics
1.1a Increase the number of externally funded research expenditures by $20M each year.
1.1b Increase the number of externally funded research grants applied for by FSU faculty by 5% each year.
1.1c Increase the dollar amount of externally funded grants awarded to FSU faculty by 5% each year.
1.2a Increase the number of site visits to FSU Academic Analytics External Discovery and Faculty Profiles by 10% each year.
1.2b Increase the total number of FSU Research mentions in the news and earned media by 20% each year.
1.2c Increase the number of publications and mentions in higher education media outlets by 5% each year.
1.3a Increase the number of faculty nominations by 10% each year from a targeted list of prestigious, highly prestigious, and pathway awards developed by the Office of Research.
1.3b Increase the number of faculty nominations by 10% each year from the under-awarded with highest capacity for awards list developed by the Office of Research.
1.4a Increase the number of faculty publications in SciVal by 2% each year.
1.4b Increase the number of open access publications by FSU faculty by 5% each year.
1.4c Increase the percentage of FSU faculty with registered ORCIDs by 5% each year until a minimum of 90% is achieved.
1.5a Increase the number of postdoctoral appointees at FSU by 5% each year.
1.5b Increase the number of master’s degrees awarded by 15% each academic year.
1.5c Increase the number of doctoral degrees awarded by 5% each academic year.
Metric 1.1a
Increase the number of externally funded research expenditures by $20M each year.

Metric 1.4a
Increase the number of faculty publications in SciVal by 2% each year.

Metric 1.5a
Increase the number of postdoctoral appointees at FSU by 10% each year.
Goal II. Metrics
2.1a Increase the number of Academic Programs with elevated rankings in U.S. News & World Report by one program or more each year.
2.1b Increase the percentage of admitted doctoral students that enroll at FSU each year.
2.1c Increase the number of grant-funded research faculty that employ one or more graduate student and postdoc positions by 5% each year.
2.2a Increase international graduate student enrollment by 10% each year.
2.2b Increase the number of students participating in international study and experiential learning by 3% each year.
2.3a Increase the number of articles published by FSU faculty with international co-authors by 5% each year.
2.3b Increase the number of international collaborating entities with whom FSU researchers publish by 10% each year.
2.3c Increase the percentage of FSU researchers with international collaborations by 5% each year.
2.3d Increase the number of international alumni engaged with FSU following the creation of the inter-office communication team for FSU Global alumni engagement.
2.4a Increase the number of year-over-year website visits to the Arts at FSU webpage by 10% each year.
2.4b Increase the number of FSU events featuring fine and performing arts that are open to students and members of the public to 1,000 annually.
2.4c Grow the number of screenings and events held at the renovated theater building commensurate with expanded facilities and staffing.
2.5a Increase the number of visiting Humanities Scholars coming to FSU campus to engage with students and the FSU community.
Metric 2.1a
Increase the number of Academic Programs with elevated rankings in U.S. News & World Report by one or more programs each year.
Metric 2.1c
Increase the number of grant-funded research faculty that employ one or more graduate student or postdoc position by 5% each year.
Metric 2.4b
Increase the number of FSU events featuring fine and performing arts that are open to students and members of the public to 1,000 events annually.
Goal III. Metrics
3.1a Increase the number of faculty engaged in interdisciplinary research each year.
3.1b Increase the number of faculty publications in the top 10% of journals by 1% each year.
3.1c Increase the number of large, interinstitutional and interdisciplinary, center-level grants led by FSU faculty each year.
3.2a Increase the number of students participating in Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) courses that connect students with international peers to enhance intercultural learning by 10% each year.
3.2b Increase the number of students engaged in International Experiential Learning each year.
3.3a Increase the number of entities (local, regional, national, or other organizations) engaged with FSU faculty, staff, and students.
3.3b Increase the number of faculty reporting community-based research in Promotion and Tenure (P&T) review each year.
3.3c Increase the number of students reporting service to the community by 5% each year.
3.4a Increase the percentage of bachelor's degree graduates that secure employment or enroll in graduate studies within one year of graduation by 1% each year.
3.4b Increase the percentage of students participating in experiential learning opportunities by 5% each year until 100% participation is achieved.
3.5a Increase active collaboration and shared enterprise resources by 3% across the FSU system each year.
3.5b Increase the percentage use of shared infrastructure each year.
3.5c Increase investment in collaborative partnerships with other Research-1 institutions and vendors to secure priority access to the latest GPU technologies for FSU faculty by 5% each year.
Metric 3.2a
Increase the number of students participating in Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) courses that connect students with international peers and enhance intercultural learning by 10% each year.
Metric 3.3d
Increase the number of students reporting service to the community by 5% each year.
Metric 3.4c
Increase the percentage of students participating in experiential learning opportunities by 5% each year until 100% participation is achieved.
Goal IV. Metrics
4.1a Increase the amount of FSU News media featuring university innovation by 15% each year.
4.1b Grow the number of unique innovative engagements reported by FSU Innovation Ambassadors each year, starting with the pilot cohort in 2025.
4.1c Increase the number of faculty, staff, and students that utilize emerging technologies provided for university use through Information Technology Services.
4.2a Increase the number of unique visitors to the FSU Innovation Hub or other dedicated interdisciplinary innovation space by 20% each year.
4.2b Increase the number of distinct disciplines represented by faculty and student innovators, as well as organizations, participating in interdisciplinary innovation events and activities.
4.3a Increase the percentage faculty using Research Computing Center services by 10% each year.
4.3b Increase the percentage of faculty utilizing REDCap software each year by 20%.
4.4a Increase the number of site visits to data resources on the FSU Office of Institutional Research website reflecting faculty and staff self-service with obtaining data to support informed decision making.
4.4b Increase the number of attendees at Institutional Research trainings designed to equip faculty and staff with data analysis tools by 25% each year.
4.5a Increase the number of faculty and student researchers creating accounts in the Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) application to securely collect and manage health data by 20% each year.
4.5b Increase the number of faculty from institutions across the State of Florida making data requests and utilizing the central Health Data Repository each year.
4.5c Increase the number of participants in workforce and educational development trainings through InSPIRE and LSI in Northwest Florida each year.
Metric 4.1a
Increase the percentage of FSU News media featuring innovation by 15% each year.
Metric 4.2a
Increase the number of instances dedicated innovation space is utilized for events by 20% each year.
Metric 4.3a
Increase the percentage of faculty using Research Computing Center support services by 10% each year.