Innovation and Economic Prosperity Designation
Faculty and Administration Survey
Sponsored by the Office of the President and the Office of the Vice President for Research
Faculty and Administration Survey
We administered the same survey to TTU faculty and administrators. Two hundred and twentyfour (224) individuals responded to the detailed survey instrument adapted from the
Association of Land Grant University CICEP program guide.
Demographic Data
Which of the following best describes the
role/perspective from which you are completing
this survey?
10
Other
Faculty
Inventor
Investigator/Researcher
Financial Administration
Research Administration
Government Relations
Academic Administration
Economic Development
Technology Transfer
2
0
14
6
0
3
0
83
23
6
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Which of the following best describes your
position within the institution?
19
Staff (non-faculty)
14
Non-Tenured Faculty
78
Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
21
Director of Division, Office, or Center
Senior Administrator/Dean (President or
Chancellor; VP/AVP)
15
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
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Survey Data
The survey was divided into six categories of institutional impact on the community. Within each
category, respondents were asked to rate TTU in terms of priority and performance. Priority indicates
the perceived level of commitment by the institution to that particular activity or measure, and
performance measures actual impact.
Category 1: Institutional Leadership
The institution engages and asserts institutional leadership by:
Frequency
1. emphasizing economic development as one of its priorities.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
57
38
39
31
26
25
19
14
12
0
2
1 - not at all
important
13
11
4
2
1
2
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
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Frequency
2. working alongside government, business, and community
leaders to identify economic development priorities.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
57
41
31
43
27
26
19
13
8
2
3
1
1 - not at all
important
10
6
6
1
2
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
Frequency
3. assessing the strengths and needs of local and regional
industry and aligning the institution’s key research assets
accordingly.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
55
44
37
29
18
9
2
3
1 - not at all
important
2
2
19
22
22
12
9
6
3
5
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
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Frequency
4. actively engaging senior campus leadership in local and
regional economic development initiatives.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
52
31
30
16
20
38
35
19
16
11
0
4
6
4
1 - not at all
important
6
2
6
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
Category 2: Creating a Supportive Culture
The institution creates a supportive culture by:
Frequency
1. recognizing and promoting faculty and staff involvement in
economic development activities, community partnerships, and
business assistance.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
50
41
33
39
29
21
19
10
0
1 - not at all
important
8
4
2
12
9
6
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
6
7 - very
important
7
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
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Frequency
2. actively promoting faculty research collaborations with
industry.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
63
42
46
27
20
19
6
1
5
0
1 - not at all
important
20
19
8
8
8
2
2
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
Frequency
3. making available cooperative research centers and/or
laboratory facilities to external partners.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
43
30
18
2
39
27
22
18
16
8
6
1 - not at all
important
39
16
8
2
0
2
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
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Frequency
4. supporting consulting/exchange programs for faculty to foster
personal interactions between Texas Tech and community
partners.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
33
33
22
6
0
10
2
1 - not at all
important
42
38
21
12
14
12
6
2
40
3
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
Frequency
5. promoting problem-solving for community or industry needs.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
50
41
31
28
23
6
0
1 - not at all
important
31
27
13
11
9
7
4
2
2
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
11
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
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Frequency
6. implementing efficient procedures for securing contracts,
licenses, and other agreements with industry.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
64
37
34
24
16
12
1 - not at all
important
13
19
16
13
8
3
1
0
15
19
2
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
Frequency
7. ensuring that faculty are aware of opportunities and benefits
of participating in local and regional economic development
activities.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
61
40
34
32
24
18
15
1
1 - not at all
important
1
16
16
11
2
0
2
16
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
7
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
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Category 3: Contribution to Developing an Innovation Economy
The institution contributes to the development of an innovation economy by:
Frequency
1. supporting early-stage innovation and entrepreneurship (i.e.
proof-of-concept, research and development, pilot facilities,
venture capital, startup and spin-out businesses).
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
53
40
24
13
2
14
13
2
1 - not at all
important
40
25
22
12
15
11
7
1
2
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
Frequency
2. working with local and regional leaders to capitalize on the
university's cultural and athletic activities to attract a highlyskilled workforce.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
52
30
36
35
28
28
21
2
6
1 - not at all
important
5
2
2
10
14
11
12
2
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
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Frequency
3. fostering public-private partnerships (i.e. national
laboratories, local and regional government and industry)
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
70
38
30
27
30
22
18
6
1
13
10
2
1 - not at all
important
5
1
2
9
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
12
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
Frequency
4. maintaining capacity to license and patent university
discoveries.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
67
51
33
22
11
5
0
1 - not at all
important
10
12
20
20
20
13
8
2
0
2
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
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Frequency
5. Identifying and informing partners of governmental laws and
policies related to economic development.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
62
36
34
26
29
25
18
17
13
2
4
4
2
1 - not at all
important
11
6
2
5
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
Frequency
6. partnering with community members to define public and
private investments for economic development.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
57
47
33
33
27
19
14
2
6
1 - not at all
important
6
2
2
14
14
12
5
3
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
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Frequency
7. using local and regional industry studies to form Texas Tech’s
research, education, and engagement agenda
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
47
42
29
15
3
7
8
6
1 - not at all
important
31
26
23
16
15
8
2
10
8
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
Frequency
8. developing partnerships with government at federal, state,
and local levels to retain and grow existing businesses.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
50
29
47
31
28
23
15
3
8
7
1 - not at all
important
2
2
15
14
6
12
4
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
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Frequency
9. enhancing small business development (i.e., seed funding,
incubators, technical assistance, etc.).
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
47
41
40
30
29
20
11
13
11
6
11
11
5
4
0
1 - not at all
important
15
2
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
Frequency
10. facilitating partnerships across organizational boundaries
(i.e. faculty—company, company—company, company—nonprofit)
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
49
46
36
32
25
11
1
1 - not at all
important
15
12
18
16
14
10
4
3
2
2
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
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Category 4: Provides Relevant Educational Opportunities And Programs
The institution provides relevant educational opportunities and programs by:
Frequency
1. creating a culture of entrepreneurship across the institution
(i.e. training and mentoring opportunities for students and
faculty)
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
57
39
29
25
11
21
19
18
16
3
24
11
6
9
6
0
1 - not at all
important
2
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
Frequency
2. delivering flexible courses and programs for community
members to update their skills and credentials.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
50
35
32
26
18
11
3
1 - not at all
important
11
29
26
16
12
9
8
7
1
2
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
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Frequency
3. offering experiential learning opportunities to students (i.e.
innovative internships)
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
72
41
33
27
27
26
17
11
5
0
5
2
1 - not at all
important
13
8
6
1
2
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
Frequency
4. ensuring that career/recruiting services highlight professional
opportunities locally and regionally.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
67
35
34
27
12
2
4
1 - not at all
important
6
1
2
24
23
21
16
11
9
2
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
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Category 5: Promotes Openness, Accessibility, And Responsiveness
The institution promotes openness, accessibility, and responsiveness by:
Frequency
1. maintaining user-friendly portals and web sites to search for
faculty and staff expertise and research and development
facilities.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
67
40
34
24
17
11
10
1 - not at all
important
17
13
19
15
7
3
2
0
15
2
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
Frequency
2. designating one entity as a first point of contact for industry
and economic development agencies.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
59
36
35
26
23
17
13
8
1 - not at all
important
25
11
10
7
2
7
6
5
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
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Frequency
3. Facilitating connections between Texas Tech and local and
regional stakeholders.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
60
40
39
29
25
22
12
2
5
1
1 - not at all
important
8
25
11
11
3
1
2
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
Frequency
4. facilitating a respectful civic discourse and contributing to
community understanding of complex issues.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
64
35
29
26
24
13
11
3
1 - not at all
important
3
12
28
13
13
8
12
0
2
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
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Category 6: Communicates Contributions, Successes, And Achievements
The institution communicates contributions, successes, and achievements by:
Frequency
1. broadly disseminating information about universitycommunity and university-industry collaborations.
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
67
37
26
31
30
28
15
9
7
1
1 - not at all
important
7
4
1
0
2
3
17
14
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
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2. reporting impact of contributions to regional innovation and
economic development to local and regional stakeholders.
75
69
70
65
60
55
50
Frequency
45
41
40
33
35
30
25
25
22
20
16
15
12
14
12
11
10
5
22
9
5
1
1
1
0
1 - not at all
important
2
3
4 - neutral
Importance
5
6
7 - very
important
NA - no basis
for judgment
Performance
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