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Naspa assessment & knowledge consortium. NASPA ASSESSMENT & KNOLWEDGE CONSORTIUM.
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NASPA ASSESSMENT & KNOLWEDGE CONSORTIUM • The NASPA Assessment & Knowledge Consortium is a collection of assessment instruments focused on key areas within Student Affairs. Participating campuses can select up to four assessments to administer during an academic year. Consortium studies are designed to provide colleges and universities with actionable campus-specific and benchmarking data to shape and enhance programming inside and outside the classroom.
Consortium projects • Profile of the College Student • Campus Activities • Career & Professional Aspirations • Fraternity & Sorority Life • Mental Health & Counseling • Orientation • Recreation & Wellness • Residence Life • Student Conduct • Student Union Programming
LSU Greek life Overview • Greek life has been an integral part of Louisiana State University for 145 years. • More than 4,000 students are Greek, which is around 18% of the undergraduate student population, that make up 38 Greek organizations. • Greek organizations belong to one of three councils, Interfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, or the Panhellenic Council.
NASPA Consortium Fraternity/Sorority Life Focus • For the 2010-2011 term, the NASPA Consortium focused on the Impact of Fraternity/Sorority Life. Designed collaboratively by the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA) and NASPA, chose four areas: • Participation in fraternity/sorority life on campus (recruitment activities and/or membership) • Reasons for participation and non-participation in fraternity/sorority Life on Campus • Outcomes related to participation in recruitment activities and membership in fraternity/sorority • Perceptions of fraternity/sorority life on campus from members and non-members • In addition, the LSU Greek Life office was able to add 10 questions to the survey.
Methodology and Background • Administered April 1st, 2011 to May 5th, 2011 • E-mail Survey • Random sample of 5,571 total students with 1,161 Total Respondents, 931 Complete • Completed every 3 years • Comparison Groups: SEC (Alabama and UF) and Peer Group (Georgia College & State University & Towson University)
Demographic DistributionGreeks vs. Non-Greeks Greek 80.02% • 34.54%- Men’s Organizations • 65.46%- Women’s Organizations • 61.71%- Participated in recruitment activities freshman/first year • 17.88%- Participated in recruitment activities as a sophomore • 44%- currently hold or held leadership positions in their chapter
Why students chose not to participate in fraternity/sorority recruitment or intake • 57 total non-Greek respondents and could choose all that applied • 1) It is too expensive (50%) • 2) Too busy w/academic responsibilities (42%) • 3) Wasn’t sure how to sign up (35%) • 4) I didn’t have a good impression of Greeks (33%) • 5) I didn’t know anyone else participating (30%)
Which of the following reasons did you participate in recruitment/intake? • 868 total Greek respondents and could choose all that applied. • 1) To meet new people (93%) • 2) To join an organization (78%) • 3) Because one or more of my family members is/are/was/were in a fraternity/sorority (53%) • 4) To explore leadership opportunities (46%)
Which of the following are reasons why you chose to join a fraternity/sorority? • 810 total Greek respondents and could choose all that applied. • 1) Social experiences (94%) • 2) To connect with students with similar interests (85%) • 3) Wanted to be involved in my campus community (77%) • 4) Networking opportunities (76%)
Greek Life added 10 additional questions for graduating Greek Seniors • Learning Outcome: Greek students who participate in the Graduating senior survey will be able to identify positive and negative experiences of Greek membership.
Question Number Oneasked the student to describe the most positive experience they had as a member of a Greek Organization. • Three Themes emerged: • Brotherhood/Sisterhood mentioned 27 times: “meet lifelong friends” & “I met the men I will be friends with for the rest of my life” • Philanthropy/Service projectsmentioned 24 times: “Getting to help kinds in our philanthropy”, “Donating time and money to our National Philanthropy, St. Jude”, and “Habitat for Humanity was very rewarding”. • Leadership mentioned 12 times: Some examples include: “Educating a pledge class of 45”, “being member of the executive council” and “ Gamma Chi helping new girls go through Rush”.
Question Number Twoasked the student what is the one situation from which you learned the most during your Greek experience. • Leadership position: “Being Social Chairman” and “holding a position on the finance team”. Most of the responses would list specific offices that the student held when responding to the question. • Recruitment/Intake: “Being on the chapter side of Recruitment” and “Rush…how to communicate with all different types of people”. • In addition, one student indicated that a hazing violation within his fraternity during his freshman year was the one situation he learned from the most. He described that he learned that LSU cared about making sure students were safe along with his national organization.
Question Number Three through Eight asked the student to indicate their level of agreement with the following statements listed below • The response choices were: Strongly Agree, Moderately Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Moderately Disagree, Strongly Disagree, and Not Applicable. • Question Three: My Greek experience assisted with obtaining a job/internship or post graduate education opportunity. • 62% of the student’s responses fell into the top two categories, Strongly Agree or Moderately Agree. • Question Four: My Greek experience created a home away from home for my collegiate career. • 94% of the student’s responses fell into the top two categories.
Question Number Three through Eight asked the student to indicate their level of agreement with the following statements listed below • Question Five: My Greek experience was instrumental in creating lifelong friendships. • 97% of the student’s responses fell into the top two categories. • Question Six: I understand the values and founding principles of my fraternity/sorority. • 99% of the student’s responses fell into the top two categories. • Question Seven: Overall, my Greek experience enhanced my education at Louisiana State University. • 94% of the student’s responses fell into the top two categories. • Question Eight: Overall, my Greek experience assisted me in becoming a better person. • 97% of the student’s responses fell into the top two categories.
Question Number Nineasked the student what is one aspect of your Greek experience you would have changed. • More Involvement: Examples of statements listed for this category include: “I would have been more active”, “I would have spent more time participating in leadership opportunities.” • Recruitment/Rush: “Rushed my freshman year instead of sophomore”, “Going through fall Rush with an open mind.” • Rules, policies, and the Greek Life office in that the rules should be more lenient: “Greek Life office took away a lot of the experience”, “Less regulation- has severely impacted a lot of what makes Greek Life so wonderful. Need to pick our battles.” • Note that out of the 11 responses to this category, 9 of them were from males and only two from females. • Housing: “I wish I had lived in the house sooner that senior year”
Question Number Ten asked how you would rate your overall Greek experience on a nine point likert scale, ranging from extremely positive to extremely negative • Out of the 154 that responded to this question, 135 of the responses were Extremely Positive or Very Positive, making up 88% of the student’s responses fell into these two categories. • Looking at the top four positive responses, 152 of the students selected Extremely Positive, Very Positive, Moderately Positive, and Slightly Positive, making up 99% of the responses. • None of the negative responses were selected by the students.
Observations • Themes that emerged: • 1. Family connections with Greek membership • Family member that is in a Fraternity/Sorority (LSU 67%, Natl. Avg. 38%, SEC Peers 50%) • Students are hearing about Recruitment/Intake from family members at a high rate compared to National Avg. and SEC Peers. • Students are participating in Recruitment/Intake because of family connections to Greek life. • 2. Opportunity to participate in a fraternity/sorority when deciding to attend LSU (Extremely Important/Very Important) LSU 50%, National Avg. 18%, SEC Avg. 31%.
Graduating Senior Survey Recommendations As a result of the data and to be addressed in the more immediate future, the following will or has occur: • 1. Information communicated during Orientation and Recruitment/Intake activities will include benefits and overall satisfaction with Greek experience. • 2. Information regarding results was shared with stakeholders via Greek Life Annual Report as well as discussed at the annual Fall Kick Off Meeting this past August with Advisors, Chapter Presidents, and House Corporation members, specifically highlighting internship/ job opportunity interest and the low response this area received. • 3. Information will be shared with new members at EMPOWER, specifically highlighting the aspects the seniors would have changed in their Greek experience. • 4. Risk Management education efforts will be assessed to specifically include why policies are in place. This will take place at the Risk Management workshop in February 2012. • The overall Consortium data is still under review by Greek Life and will be used for in strategic planning which will drive future assessment initiatives.
Demographics • 2011 • 645 total responses • 28%male/72% female • 30% Res College • 53% in Student Org. • 14% First Generation • 33% Attended SPIN • 2009 • 724 total responses • 35% male/65% female • 14% Res College • 48% in Student Org. • 14% First Generation • 26% Attended SPIN
Areas that showed Statistical Significance between 09 & 11 • Orientation helped me: • know what to expect academically at LSU • know what to expect socially at LSU • met new people that I am still friends with • learn about the different resources if I am having academic concerns • Learn about resources if I am having problems adjusting to LSU • Learn about resources if I am looking for employment
Areas that showed Statistical Significance between 09 & 11 • As a result of orientation: • I know where all the important buildings on campus are. • I got all my questions answered during orientation. • Thinking back on your orientation experience, to what extent did orientation give you useful information on? • academic requirements • Campus support service to keep you physically and mentally fit • Safety and security on campus
Potential Reasons for the Change • Adjustment to orientation schedule which: • Provided more optional programming for campus departments • Removal of one placement test allowing for more time in group meeting with Orientation Leaders • Creation of Parent Orientation Leaders • Increased communication electronically prior to and after orientation
Important Themes in 2011 Administration • In thinking back on orientation are there questions you wish had been answered? • Identifying advisor and understanding when to utilize them • Course selection, requirements, and scheduling process • Joining clubs and organizations • What were the most useful parts of orientation? • Campus tour & getting the feel of campus • Meeting students, especially those in their major • Learning about the resources • Placement exams, receiving credit, and scheduling • What you wished was included? • What to expect from faculty and being in a college classroom
Important Themes in 2011 Administration • Why did your parent/guardian not attend? • Cost, time off work, and distance • Legacy (parent, family member, or sibling previously attended) • Unaware, Parents didn’t think they needed and student didn’t want them to attend • Responses to questions about Bengal Bound Welcome Week • Indicated most who participated saw as valuable, aided in meeting other students, and learned more about campus • In 2009 only 17% indicated they participated versus 48% in 2011
Enhancements based on 2011 data • Working with academic departments to remove more placement tests • Fee increased to make enhancements to the program and move from 21 – 35 orientation leaders • Outreach to the colleges to ensure that students understand the advising and where to go for advising (unclear to many since they meet with the colleges at orientation, but UCFY during the year) • Scheduled has been modified so that the student schedule is the same for summer school and FOAP sessions • Developing more communication prior to the start of the semester
Have you Sought Assistance Other Included: SI Sessions Res College Study Groups Peers
Reasons for Not Accessing Resources • Don’t have time, too busy • Unaware of where to go • Thought they could do it on their own (just need to buckle down, just need to study harder) • Ashamed, shy, embarrassed • Interesting facts • 50% of the students who completed the survey indicated they do not work for pay during the academic year. • 15% indicated they were either unsure or would not attend LSU if they had it to do over again.
Limitations to Consider • Length of instrument impact on response & completion rate • Potential over-surveying of the population • Students may have problems in the orientation process that can’t be controlled by the staff (financial aid/scholarship; housing assignments; senior college interaction; course availability depending on session attended, etc.)
Residential Life Background • House 4669 residents • 17 halls and 2 apartment complexes • 8 Residential Colleges and the Honors House • 868 Total Respondents, 690 Complete • We employ over 125 Resident Assistants
Demographics of Students who took the Survey: • 868 Total Respondents, 690 Complete • First year students 55 %; Sophomore 19%; Juniors 16 % ; and Seniors 7% • Females 64 % and Males 35% • 82 % identified as Heterosexual; 6% LGBTQ
Do you attend programs in your Hall RELATED TO community building?
Do you attend programs in your Hall RELATED TO Academic Success ?
How do you find out about Program Offered by Residence Life? • Top Three Ways • Flyers, Posters, & Banners • Email, Listserv • Roommates, Peers
