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NSSE and CLA Update University Senate 7 April 2009

NSSE and CLA Update University Senate 7 April 2009. SACS Comprehensive Standard 3.5.1. The institution identifies college-level general education competencies and the extent to which graduates have attained them. Collegiate Learning Assessment. Holistic assessment of an integrated skill set

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NSSE and CLA Update University Senate 7 April 2009

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  1. NSSE and CLA Update University Senate 7 April 2009

  2. SACS Comprehensive Standard 3.5.1 • The institution identifies college-level general education competencies and the extent to which graduates have attained them.

  3. Collegiate Learning Assessment • Holistic assessment of an integrated skill set • Analytic reasoning • Critical thinking • Problem solving • Written communication • Administered to typical freshmen and seniors

  4. CLA Scores, Last Three Years

  5. CLA Gains After 2 Years 1123 1039 1196 1175 1074 1286 52 point gain over 4 semesters about 0.4 standard deviations

  6. National Survey of Student Engagement • 20-minute online survey measuring • Academic experiences and behaviors • Emphasis of courses and work assigned • Time use and activities • Satisfaction and estimated gains • Administered to freshmen and seniors

  7. Five Benchmarks of Learning NSSE measures

  8. 2008 Freshman Benchmarks

  9. 2008 Senior Benchmarks

  10. Active Learning SeniorsNo clear trend Freshmen Steady increase

  11. Level of Academic Challenge Seniors No clear trend Freshmen No clear trend

  12. Number of Papers Written Seniors Downward trend Freshmen Downward trend

  13. Next Steps • Launch new CLA longitudinal studies • Continue NSSE assessments • Convene campus discussions on using results

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