LOUISIANA
UNIVERSITIES MARINE CONSORTIUM (LUMCON)
STRATEGIC
PLAN: FY 2005-2006 THROUGH FY 2009-2010
REVISED
LOUISIANA UNIVERSITIES MARINE CONSORTIUM (LUMCON)
STRATEGIC PLAN: FY 2005-2006 Through FY 2009-2010
PROGRAM: RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN MARINE SCIENCE
Vision Statement:
The Louisiana Universities Marine
Consortium (LUMCON) will maintain an international reputation as a leading
marine research and education facility by stimulating and coordinating
scientific research among the marine science and education programs within Louisiana. “Vision
2020, Louisiana’s new master plan for economic development, Vision 2020, foresees that “Louisiana
within twenty years will have a vibrant, balanced economy; a fully engaged,
well-educated workforce, and a quality of life that places it among the top ten
states to live, work, visit, and to do business.” To attain this transformational goal, Vision 2020 identifies “education as the primary ingredient”. Vision
2020 has three goal areas; education, economy, and quality of life. Goal 1 of Vision 2020 is “To be a learning enterprise in which all Louisiana
businesses, institutions and citizens are actively engaged in the pursuit of
knowledge” Objective 1.6 of Goal 1 is “To increase student achievement and the number of students completing courses
in the following fields: science, engineering,
information technology, and entrepreneurship.”
LUMCON’s vision is directly linked to Vision 2020 Goal 1, Objective 1.6.
Goal 3 of Vision 2020,
Quality of Life, is “To achieve a standard of living among the top ten
states in America.” Objective 3.6 of
Goal 3 is “To protect, rehabilitate, and conserve our coastal ecosystem.” LUMCON’s vision is linked to this
goal/objective. The state’s strategic
plan for the survival of Louisiana’s coast has as its mission , “to sustain a
coastal ecosystem that supports and protects the environment, economy, and
culture southern Louisiana, and that contributes greatly to the economy and
well being of the nation.” “Louisiana’s
coast in not only important as a natural resource, but also as a vital
component of the state and nation’s economic infrastructure. The state and nation must create a
sustainable, viable coastal Louisiana.”
The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program is administered by
LUMCON. The BTNEP program promotes
conservation of Louisiana’s wetlands through public education and
outreach. BTNEP also funds research
awards for surveys and studies. LUMCON
performs research functions with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under their
Coast 2050 Plan and the Corps Coastal
Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA). LUMCON also facilitates coastal research
working with the U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, through a program know as
Coastal Restoration and Enhancement Through Science and Technology (CREST).
Goal 3 of Vision 2020,
Quality of Life, Objective 3.7 is “ To preserve and develop Louisiana’s
natural and cultural assets.” LUMCON’s
vision mirrors the vision of Vision 2020 in
respect to this objective. LUMCON has
hundreds of visitors from out of state and international each year. LUMCON strives to educate these people on
our natural resources that we are blessed with and expose them to local culture
and traditions. The BTNEP program does
the same and a lot more. They produce
wetlands education videos that are aired on various TV stations and distributed
to schools free of charge. They hold a
traditional south Louisiana Fair once a year where all of their
public outreach materials are available to all citizens. Many of their educational materials on
wetlands conservation also have south Louisiana cultural themes. The BTNEP program has an invasive species
coordinator that educates the public on which species of plants and animals are
invasive to Louisiana as well as the problems they cause.
Goal 3 of Vision 202,
Quality of Life, Objective 3.8, is “To protect Louisiana’s environment and
support sustainable development”.
LUMCON’s vision supports this objective as well. “Our strong base of industry, the
Mississippi River that drains two-thirds of North America, our vast wetlands,
and the longest coastline in the United States provide the ideal living
laboratory for our scientists and practitioners to develop the future of
environmental technology.” LUMCON has a
number of monitoring stations in the Gulf of Mexico, Lake Pontchartrain, and in
the Mississippi River that monitor many factors with nutrient levels being one
of them. Nutrient levels are tied to
oxygen depletion in bodies of water, the so call Dead Zone condition know as Hypoxia. Nutrient levels are increased by pollution and by river discharge
into the Gulf. LUMCON has a leading
scientist on staff in the area of hypoxia.
She has been studying Hypoxia here at LUMCON since 1983. She currently has over a million dollars in
research grants to conduct research on Hypoxia. LUMCON has had grants awards from the Environmental Protection
Agency to study “Environmental Research in Coastal Louisiana- Strategic Improvement
Plan (SIP)”, “Physical and Biological Processes Affecting the Distribution of
Hypoxia on the Louisiana Continental Shelf- (SEER)”, “ Human Activities and a Changing Climate in Louisiana-Strategic
Improvement Plan (SIP)” and “Water Quality, Breve Blooms Affecting Oyster
Populations”.
Mission:
LUMCON
will increase society’s awareness of the economic and cultural value of
Louisiana’s coastal and marine environments by (a) conducting research and
education programs directly relevant to Louisiana’s needs in marine science and
(b) serving as a facility for all Louisiana schools with interests in marine
research and education.
Philosophy:
Louisiana is heavily dependent on its coastal resources. A sustainable coastal
and marine ecosystem is inextricably linked to Louisiana’s culture and
economy. Research and education in
coastal marine science form the basis of a sustainable, long-term use of these
resources.
Goals and Objectives:
I. Goal:
To
conduct basic and/or applied research that increases the scientific
understanding of Louisiana’s marine environment. Louisiana Vision 2020
Link: Goal 2, Objective 2.2, Objective 2.4- Goal 3, Objective 3.6, 3.8
Objective I.1 -
To increase current levels of research activity at the LUMCON Marine Center by
20 % by 2010.
Linked to LUMCON PI
#4474, Number of scientific faculty (state), PI#14665, Number of scientific
faculty (total),
PI#7824, Number of grants,
PI#7823, Research grants-expenditures, PI#7822, Number of peer-reviewed
scientific
Publications, PI#4457,
Grants: state-funding ratio
Strategy I.1. Maintain
institutional support levels for LUMCON scientific faculty.
Implementation: Supplant state
budget shortfalls with Indirect Cost Recovery Funds.
Strategy Analysis Checklist
Analysis: Impact on other strategies considered
Authorization: Authorization exists
Organization Capacity: Resource needs
identified; Responsibility assigned
Time Frame: Already ongoing
Fiscal Impact: Impact on operating budget;
Means of finance identified
Strategy I.2. Maintain collaborative research activities between
university scientists and LUMCON scientists
Implementation: Promote exchanges of ideas, data, and dialog
between all scientists.
Strategy Analysis Checklist
Analysis: Impact on other strategies considered
Authorization: Authorization exists
Organization Capacity: Resource needs
identified; Responsibility assigned
Time Frame: Already ongoing
Fiscal Impact: Return on investment
determined to be favorable
Strategy I.3. Increase the number of LUMCON scientific faculty from
5.25 FTE to 7.5 FTE by 2010.
Implementation: Aggressively seek out
funding and scientific faculty members with international reputations.
Strategy Analysis Checklist
Analysis: Impact on other strategies considered
Authorization: Authorization
Exists
Organization Capacity: Resource needs
identified; Responsibility assigned
Timeframe: Already ongoing
Fiscal Impact: Impact on operating budget; Return on investment
determined to be favorable: Yes
Strategy I.4. Increase the number of university scientists and
students using the Marine Center for their research programs by 10% by 2010.
Implementation: Marketing and promotion of LUMCON
services/facilities available, especially to those new universities with newly
approved, science-related graduate programs.
Strategy Analysis Checklist
Analysis: Impact on other strategies
considered
Authorization: Authorization exists
Organization Capacity: Strategies developed to implement needed changes or
address resource needs; Responsibility assigned.
Time Frame: Already ongoing
Fiscal Impact: Impact on operating budget
Performance
Indicators I.1
Output: Total funding level of research grants
obtained.
Outcome: Percent change in funding level of research
grants obtained.
II. Goal:
To
conduct educational programs in the marine sciences for universities, K-12
schools and the public utilizing the Marine Center’s unique location and
facilities, and the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program for outreach
services to all citizens.
Louisiana Vision 2020
Link: Goal 1, Objective 1.6, Goal 3, Objective 3.6, 3.7, and 3.8
Objective II.1 To increase the level of
participation by K-12 students, university students, teachers, and the general
public in LUMCON’s education programs by 10 % over current levels by 2010.
Linked to LUMCON
PI#7827, Number of courses taught, PI#4462, Number of students registered,
PI#7825, Number of credits earned, PI# 7826, Number of participating
universities, PI#4455, Number of university student contact hours, PI#4468,
Contact hours for non-university students, PI#4469, Total number of
non-university groups, PI#17383, Number of educational products developed,
PI#17384, Number of products produced, PI# 17385. Number of products
reproduced, PI#17386, Number of workshops/events sponsored
Strategy II.1. Work with the universities to (a) better identify
marine science courses and programs on the campuses that can benefit by field
programs at LUMCON, and (b) increase awareness at Louisiana universities of
courses offered at LUMCON.
Strategy Analysis Checklist
Analysis: Impact on other strategies considered
Authorization: Authorization exists
Organization Capacity: Responsibility assigned
Time Frame: Already ongoing
Fiscal Impact: Impact on operating budget
Implementation: Have
expanded the number of Marine/University Education staff as well as the number
of presentations and programs at as many schools and universities as
possible. Additional information posted
on LUMCON website, and flyers/brochures mailed to as many schools/universities
as possible. Also, have begun annual
public open-house events to showcase LUMCON education programs and research
activities.
Strategy II.2. Expand our university field trip programs by 10 %
over current levels by 2010 and integrate them into campus courses.
Implementation: Have expanded the number of Marine/University
Education staff as well as the number of presentations and programs at as many
schools and universities as possible.
Additional information posted on LUMCON website, and flyers/brochures
mailed to as many schools/universities as possible. Also, have begun annual public open-house events to showcase
LUMCON education programs and research activities
Strategy Analysis Checklist
Analysis: Impact on other strategies considered
Authorization: Authorization exists
Organization Capacity: Responsibility assigned
Time Frame: Already ongoing
Fiscal Impact: Impact on operating budget
Strategy II.3. Continue to offer training workshops to provide
teachers with marine experience and knowledge that they can transfer to their
K-12 students.
Implementation: Have expanded the number of Marine/University
Education staff as well as the number of presentations and programs at as many
schools and universities as possible.
Additional information posted on LUMCON website, and flyers/brochures
mailed to as many schools/universities as possible. Also, have begun annual public open-house events to showcase
LUMCON education programs and research activities
Strategy Analysis Checklist
Analysis: Impact on other strategies considered
Authorization: Authorization exists
Organization Capacity: Responsibility assigned
Time Frame: Already ongoing
Fiscal Impact: Impact on operating budget
Strategy II.4. Continue to offer field trips to local bays,
wetlands, and barrier islands for K-12 students, teachers, and public groups.
Implementation: Have expanded the number of Marine/University
Education staff as well as the number of presentations and programs at as many
schools and universities as possible.
Additional information posted on LUMCON website, and flyers/brochures
mailed to as many schools/universities as possible. Also, have begun annual public open-house events to showcase
LUMCON education programs and research activities
Strategy Analysis Checklist
Analysis: Impact on other strategies considered
Authorization: Authorization exists
Organization Capacity: Responsibility assigned
Time Frame: Already ongoing
Fiscal Impact: Impact on operating budget
Strategy II.5. Continue to offer lectures and laboratory programs
for K-12 students, teachers and groups.
Implementation: Have expanded the number of Marine/University
Education staff as well as the number of presentations and programs at as many
schools and universities as possible.
Additional information posted on LUMCON website, and flyers/brochures
mailed to as many schools/universities as possible. Also, have begun annual public open-house events to showcase
LUMCON education programs and research activities
Strategy Analysis Checklist
Analysis: Impact on other strategies considered
Authorization: Authorization exists
Organization Capacity: Responsibility assigned
Time Frame: Already ongoing
Fiscal Impact: Impact on operating budget
Strategy II.6. Continue to utilize the Barataria-Terrebonne
National Estuary Program as a tool for public education on wetlands
conservation and dissemination of printed materials, video’s, compact disk, and
other promotional materials.
Implementation: The BTNEP
produces and distributes thousands of booklets, posters, curriculum packages,
videos, educational CDs, and technical documents to the public and to educators
through various venues such as web sites, festivals, demonstrations, teacher
workshops, etc.
Strategy Analysis Checklist
Analysis: Impact
on other strategies considered
Authorization: Authorization exists
Organization Capacity: Responsibility Assigned
Time Frame: Already ongoing
Fiscal Impact: Impact on operating budget; Means of finance
identified
Performance Indicators II.1
Output: Number of students,
teachers and public involved in marine center education programs, number of
educational products produced, reproduced, and distributed.
Outcome: Change in number of
students, teachers and public involved in marine center education programs,
change in number of educational products produced, reproduced, and
distributed.
III. Goal.
To
provide excellent support for LUMCON’s Research and the Education/Outreach
activities in terms of vessel operations, library facilities and dormitory and
cafeteria services.
Louisiana Vision 2020
link: Goal 1, Objective 1.6; Goal 2, Objectives 2.2 and 2.4; Goal 3,
Objectives 3.6 and 3.8
Objective III.1 To increase facilities and services to levels
necessary to support expanded activities in research and education programs
through 2010.
Linked to LUMCON PI#7842, Number of marine science
journals, PI#7843, Number of library users, PI#7844, Number of electronic
visits to our library records, PI#12662, Number of vessels, PI#12670, Days at
sea: Research Vessel Pelican, PI#12668, Days at sea: Research Vessel Acadiana,
PI#12665, Days at sea: small vessels, PI#12663, Expenditures on vessels, state
funds %
Strategy III.1. Make quarterly
assessment of the demands for all boats and vessels so future needs can be
predicted and met.
Implementation: When demand
for boats exceeds available boats, either procure new boats or replace those
that are no longer useable.
Strategy Analysis Checklist
Analysis: Impact on other strategies
considered
Authorization:
Authorization exists
Organization Capacity: Resource needs identified; Strategies developed to
implement needed changes or address resource needs; Responsibility assigned
Time Frame: Already
ongoing
Fiscal Impact: Means
of finance identified
Strategy III.2. Make quarterly assessment of demands on library
services.
Implementation: Increase
library services as needed when needed.
Strategy Analysis Checklist
Analysis: Impact on other strategies considered
Authorization: Authorization exists
Organization Capacity: Resource needs identified; Responsibility assigned
Time Frame: Already ongoing
Fiscal Impact: Impact on operating budget
Strategy III.3. Make quarterly assessment of the demands for
dormitory and cafeteria services
Implementation: When demand for lodgings or cafeteria services
exceed what is available, make necessary changes to increase rooms and/or meals
served.
Strategy Analysis Checklist
Analysis: Impact on other strategies considered
Authorization: Authorization exists
Organization Capacity: Resource needs identified; Responsibility assigned
Time Frame: Already ongoing
Fiscal Impact: Means of finance identified
Performance
Indicators III.1
Output:
Number of days of vessel use, journal use and use of other library services,
and cafeteria/dorm use.
Outcome:
Change in days of vessel use, journal use and use of other library services,
and cafeteria/dorm use.
APPENDIX: PROCESS DOCUMENTATION
PROGRAM: RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN
MARINE SCIENCE
I. A
brief statement identifying the principal clients and users of each program and
the specific service or benefit derived.
The principal clients and users of
the LUMCON Research and Education programs are the LUMCON Management Board
universities: Louisiana State University, Nicholls State University, and the
University of Louisiana in Lafayette. Other state universities, members of the
LUMCON Advisory Council, include Southern University - BR. Grambling
University, the University of New Orleans, McNeese State University, Northeast
Louisiana University, Southeastern Louisiana University, LSU-Shreveport,
Southern University - NO, Louisiana Tech University, Northwestern University;
the LSU Agricultural Center, and all Louisiana Private Institutions through
LAICU. Numerous federal agencies, state agencies and private organizations are
beneficiaries of LUMCON research programs, including: the U.S. Army Corp of
Engineers, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Minerals Management
Service, the National Science Foundation, the Office of Naval Research, the
National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and
Space Administration, the Southeastern University Research Association, the
University of Oregon, the University of Southern Mississippi, the University of
Texas A&M, the Department of Commerce/National Marine Fisheries Service,
Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation,
Gulf of Mexico Foundation, the Department of Energy, the La. Department
of Natural Resources, the La. Department of Environmental Quality, and the La. Department of Wildlife and
Fisheries, K-12 school groups from all over the state visit the Marine Center
for field trips and other educational experiences. The greatest concentration
of groups is from schools in Terrebonne, Lafourche, and St. Mary’s Parish. Many
civic organizations as well as the general public visit the facility and learn
about important scientific issues. All
of these populations served receive education and increased awareness of marine
sciences and their economic and cultural value to Louisiana’s coastal/marine
environments.
II. Identification
of potential external factors that are beyond control of LUMCON that could
significantly affect the achievement of goals and objectives.
The Administration – The current administration has been supportive of higher education although
LUMCON’s state appropriation from year to year is usually a stand still budget
at best. A reduction state support to higher education could negatively affect
LUMCON’s state appropriation. Without
increased state funding an increase in the number of faculty will be very
difficult to accomplish.
Economy and
federal agency support – Approximately 60 % of LUMCON’s total annual
revenues are derived from external funds, primarily from federal agencies.
Should funding levels for federal agencies supporting marine research and
education decline, LUMCON programs could be negatively affected. Since the
nation has had an increased defense budget other federal agencies have had
reductions in funding, such as NOAA, which is projected to have a 40% budget
reduction next federal fiscal year.
III. The
statutory authority for each goal.
LUMCON programs in research and education are authorized by
Act 557 of the 1979 Revised Session; Chapter 28 of Title 17 of Louisiana
Revised Statutes as Amended by Act 1243 of the 1995 Regular Session.
IV. A
description of any program evaluation used to develop objectives and
strategies.
The Board of Regents sponsored an external review of
LUMCON’s programs in late 2000. The review indicated that LUMCON’s programs in
research and education are of great importance and value to the state and they
should be expanded.
I.
Identification of the primary persons who will benefit each
objective
See Performance
Indicator documentation attached for each objective.
VI. How will duplication of effort
be avoided?
LUMCON programs in research and education are unique within
the state of Louisiana and are not duplicative of any programs at universities
or in other K-12 schools.
I. Documentation
for each Performance Indicator.
See below.
II. A
description of how each performance indicator is used in management
decision-making.
III.
See Performance
Indicator Documentation
APPENDIX: PERFORMANCE INDICATOR DOCUMENTATION
Program: Research and Education in Marine
Science
Objective: To increase current levels of
research activity at the LUMCON Marine Center by 20 % by 2010.
Indicator: Total funding level of research
grants obtained.
1. Indicator type: Output
2. What is the rationale for this
indicator? This is the simplest and most direct index of the level of
research activity at the LUMCON Marine Center.
3. What
is the source of the indicator? All research grants have specified start
and end dates, and award levels are stated in legally binding, auditable
contracts. These funding levels can be compiled internally by LUMCON financial
managers.
4. What
is the frequency of data collection? Data can be gathered as necessary but
summaries are routinely provided to the LUMCON Director at quarterly intervals.
5. How
is the indicator calculated? Grant
funds obtained by LUMCON faculty are summed. Multi-year grants are annualized
before inclusion in the total.
6. Does the indicator
contain jargon? No.
7. Is the indicator
an aggregate figure? Yes
8. Who is responsible
for data collection, analysis and quality? Mr. William Hebert, Financial
Operations Manager.
9. Does the indicator have limitations or
weaknesses? Yes, it contains no information on research quality. Also,
because the number of LUMCON scientific faculty is small (7 persons, 5.25 state
supported, one faculty member has been on leave for 18 months and has approved
leave for another six months), the success or failure of a few proposals can
skew the indicator when it is calculated over a short time basis; the indicator
is somewhat volatile and a longer term average of the indicator will be its
best use.
10. How is the indicator used in management
decision making or other agency processes?
Research is the primary means by which LUMCON contributes to the
knowledge base of the marine environment in Louisiana. This indicator (and its
components) is used to gauge the overall success rate of LUMCON’s research
programs in marine science.
Objective: To increase current levels of
research activity at the LUMCON Marine Center by 20 % by 2010.
Indicator: Percent change in funding level
of research grants obtained.
1. Indicator type: Outcome
2. What is the rationale for this
indicator? This is the simplest and most direct index of change in the
level of research activity at the LUMCON Marine Center.
3. What
is the source of the indicator? All research grants have specified start
and end dates, and award levels are stated in legally binding, auditable
contracts. These funding levels can be compiled internally by LUMCON financial
managers.
4. What
is the frequency of data collection? Data can be gathered as necessary but
summaries are routinely provided to the LUMCON Director at quarterly intervals.
5. How
is the indicator calculated? The
increase or decrease in funding level is compared to the same reporting period
in the previous year.
6. Does the indicator
contain jargon? No.
7. Is the indicator
an aggregate figure? Yes
8. Who is responsible
for data collection, analysis and quality? Mr. William Hebert, Financial
Operations Manager.
9. Does the indicator have limitations or
weaknesses? Yes, it contains no information on research quality. Also,
because the number of LUMCON scientific faculty is small (7), the success or
failure of a few proposals can skew the indicator when it is calculated over a short time basis; the
indicator is somewhat volatile and a longer-term average of the indicator will
be its best use.
10. How is the indicator used in management
decision making or other agency processes?
Research is the primary means by which LUMCON contributes to the
knowledge base of the marine environment in Louisiana. This indicator (and its
components) is used to gauge the overall success rate of LUMCON’s research
programs in marine science.
Objective: To
increase the level of participation by university students, K-12 students and
teachers, and the general public in LUMCON’s education programs by 10 % by
2010.
Indicator: Number of students, teachers and
public involved in marine center education programs.
1. Indicator type: Output
2. What is the rationale for this
indicator? This is the simplest and most direct index of the level of
educational activity at the LUMCON Marine Center.
3. What
is the source of the indicator? All university, K-12 activities and
scheduled public activities are coordinated by an Educational Coordinator who
keeps records of all activities.
4. What
is the frequency of data collection? Data can be gathered as necessary but
summaries are routinely provided to the LUMCON Director at quarterly intervals.
5. How
is the indicator calculated?
Students, teachers and public groups that schedule formal visits to the
Marine Center are summed on a person-day basis (e.g. 1 person for 2 days is 2
person days, as is 2 persons for 1 day). Walk in visitors are not included in
this indicator.
6. Does the indicator
contain jargon? No.
7. Is the indicator
an aggregate figure? Yes
8. Who is responsible
for data collection, analysis and quality? Dr. Jessica Kessler, Education
Coordinator.
9. Does the indicator have limitations or
weaknesses? Yes, it contains no information on quality of educational
programs. Considerable effort is being expended at present to increase the
quality of these programs and this effort will not be apparent in numbers.
10. How is the indicator used in management
decision making or other agency processes?
This indicator (and its components) is used to gauge the overall success
rate of LUMCON’s education programs in marine science. In addition, its success
will determine the level of institutional resources (funds and space) allocated
to it.
Objective: To
increase the level of participation by university students, K-12 students and
teachers, and the general public in LUMCON’s education programs by 10 % by
2010.
Indicator: Change in number of students,
teachers and public involved in marine center education programs
1. Indicator type: Outcome
2. What is the rationale for this
indicator? This is the simplest and most direct index of change in the
level of educational activity at the LUMCON Marine Center.
3. What
is the source of the indicator? All university, K-12 activities and
scheduled public activities are coordinated by an Educational Coordinator who
keeps records of all activities.
4. What
is the frequency of data collection? Data can be gathered as necessary but
summaries are routinely provided to the LUMCON Director at quarterly intervals.
5. How
is the indicator calculated? The
increase or decrease in student, teacher or public visitors is compared to the
same reporting period in the previous year.
6. Does the indicator
contain jargon? No.
7. Is the indicator
an aggregate figure? Yes
8. Who is responsible
for data collection, analysis and quality? Dr. Jessica Kessler, Education
Coordinator.
9. Does the indicator have limitations or
weaknesses? Yes, it contains no information on quality of educational
programs. Considerable effort is being expended at present to increase the
quality of these programs and this effort will not be apparent in numbers.
10. How is the indicator used in management
decision making or other agency processes?
This indicator (and its components) is used to gauge the overall success
rate of LUMCON’s education programs in marine science. In addition, its success
will determine the level of institutional resources (funds and space) allocated
to it.
Objective: To
increase facilities and services to levels necessary to support expanded
activities in research and education programs through 2010.
Indicator: Number of days of vessel use,
journal use, and cafeteria/dorm use (3 indices)
1. Indicator type: Output
2. What is the rationale for this
indicator? Days of vessel use are a simple and direct index of the level of
activity in vessel operations. Similarly the number of journal users is an
index of library activity and the number of cafeteria/dorm users is an index of
use of these facilities.
3. What
is the source of the indicator? Vessel Operations keeps records of all
users, library staff tabulates journal use for assistance in allocating library
budgets, and cafeteria/dormitory staff keep records for reservations and
billing purposes.
4. What
is the frequency of data collection? Quarterly in all cases.
5. How
is the indicator calculated? Only
days actually spent at sea are used for vessels; journal use is determined by
the number of times a journal is checked out; and cafeteria/dorm use is
determined as number of overnight visitors using the dormitory facilities
(person nights)
6. Does the indicator
contain jargon? No.
7. Is the indicator
an aggregate figure? Yes, but each of the three service categories will be
reported separately.
8. Who is responsible for data collection,
analysis and quality? Mr. Steve Rabalais for Vessel Operations; Mr. John
Conover for library use; Ms. Cindy Sevin for cafeteria/dorm use.
9. Does the indicator
have limitations or weaknesses? No.
10. How is the indicator used in management
decision making or other agency processes?
Indices within this indicator category are used to make decisions
regarding resource allocation within LUMCON.
Objective: To
increase facilities and services to levels necessary to support expanded
activities in research and education programs through 2010.
Indicator: Change in days of vessel use,
journal use and use of other library services, and cafeteria/dorm use
1. Indicator type: Outcome
2. What is the rationale for this
indicator? Change in days of vessel use is a simple and direct index of the
level of activity in vessel operations. Similarly change in the number of
journal users is an index of library activity and change in the number of
cafeteria/dorm users is an index of use of these facilities.
3. What
is the source of the indicator? Vessel Operations keeps records of all
users, library staff tabulates journal use for assistance in allocating library
budgets, and cafeteria/dormitory staff keep records for reservations and
billing purposes.
4. What
is the frequency of data collection? Quarterly in all cases.
5. How
is the indicator calculated? The
increase or decrease in each index is compared to the same reporting period in
the previous year.
6. Does the indicator
contain jargon? No.
7. Is the indicator
an aggregate figure? Yes, but each of the three service categories will be
reported separately.
8. Who is responsible for data collection,
analysis and quality? Mr. Steve Rabalais for Vessel Operations; Mr. John
Conover for library use; Ms. Cindy Sevin for cafeteria/dorm use.
9. Does the indicator
have limitations or weaknesses? No.
10. How is the indicator used in management
decision making or other agency processes?
Indices within this indicator category are used to make decisions
regarding resource allocation within LUMCON.