Kansas Statute 74-3202d established performance-based funding for technical colleges, community colleges, state universities and Washburn University. Each institution’s receipt of new state funds is contingent upon meeting goals outlined in its Performance Agreement. Institutions submit a Performance Agreement for Board approval once every three years and performance is evaluated annually.

Performance Agreement Documents

• Foresight 2020
• Performance Agreement Model (pdf)
• Performance Agreement Funding Guidelines (pdf) 
• Performance Agreement Application

              University Form                   University Narrative Template
              2-year Form                         2-year Narrative Template

•  Memorandum of Agreement (doc)

Current Agreements

• Performance Agreements 2013 (pdf)  
• Performance Agreements 2012-2013 (pdf)
• Performance Agreements 2011-2013  (pdf)
• Performance Agreements 2010-2012 (pdf) 

1. What is the Performance Agreement timeline?

Institutions submit performance agreements to Board staff by August 15. Staff reviews the agreements, meets with institutions and suggests revisions, as needed. The Board Academic Affairs Standing Committee (BAASC) reviews performance agreements at meetings held in September and October. The meetings are typically held on the Wednesday the Board meets. The full Board acts on performance agreements at its November meeting.

2. What is the role of Board staff in reviewing performance agreements?

Board staff reviews performance agreements for potential issues and communicate these issues to the institution. The institution makes the final decision about whether to revise the performance agreement. Staff then makes recommendations regarding the performance agreements to BAASC; BAASC makes final recommendations to the Board.

3. My institution has an approved Performance Agreement and would like make changes. What is the process for doing so?

An institution may request changes to its approved Performance Agreement at any time. Requested changes must be essential and supported by a strong rationale. BAASC acts upon requested changes on behalf of the Board. Please contact Board staff to start the process.  Do not submit requested changes as part of the annual performance report.

Performance Reports

All technical colleges, community colleges, state universities and Washburn University annually submit a performance report. The report is due to Board staff on March 1,  and covers the previous calendar year. Staff reviews the reports and suggests revisions, as needed. The Board Academic Affairs Standing Committee (BAASC) reviews performance reports at meetings held in April and May. The meetings are typically held on the Wednesday the Board meets. The full Board acts on performance reports at is June meeting. Staff will email performance reporting forms to institutions.

Current Reports

• Performance Reports January 1 through December 31, 2011 (pdf)
• Performance Reports January 1 through December 31, 2010 (pdf)
• Performance Reports January 1 through December 31, 2009 (pdf)

1. What is the role of Board staff in reviewing performance reports?

Staff reviews performance reports for potential issues and communicate these issues to the institution. The institution makes the final decision about whether to revise the performance report. Staff makes recommendations regarding the performance reports to BAASC; BAASC makes final recommendations to the Board.

2. What if I discover incorrect baselines or targets in a performance agreement that has already been approved? Can I include corrected data in my performance report?

Please consult with staff before correcting data in the performance agreement.

3. What should I put in the narrative?

The narrative should supplement the information in the summary table instead of repeating it. The narrative should contain any information required for a member of the lay public to understand the goal, the indicators, and the significance/stretch of both. If directional improvement was not demonstrated in an indicator, or if the target was not met, include in the narrative the steps that will be taken to improve future performance.  Read the Performance Agreement and Guidelines for additional suggestions on completing the report.