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NSSE – Results & Connections. Institutional Research & Academic Resources California State Polytechnic University, Pomona October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate. Outline. Introduction to National Survey of Student Engagement NSSE Benchmark Comparisons
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NSSE – Results & Connections Institutional Research & Academic Resources California State Polytechnic University, Pomona October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate
Outline • Introduction to National Survey of Student Engagement • NSSE Benchmark Comparisons • Comparisons within Cal Poly Pomona over time • Make Connections with • Core Values (CV) • University Learning Outcomes (ULO) • Academic Strategic Plan (ACSP) • University Strategic Plan (USP) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate
National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) • Center for Postsecondary Research in the Indiana University School of Education • Based on empirically confirmed “good practices” in undergraduate education • On-line survey instrument with email recruitment • All first-time freshmen and seniors are invited • Cal Poly Pomona participated initially in 2005, repeated in 2008 and 2011 October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate
Level of Academic Challenge (Core Value: Academic Quality) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate IPEDS Comp. Group IPEDS Comp. Group Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly Pomona Carnegie Class. Carnegie Class. All NSSE 2011 All NSSE 2011 • Example items – Coursework emphasizes: • Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory • Number of written papers or reports 20 pages or more
Level of Academic Challenge (ULO: Integrative Thinker – critical thinking) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate
Level of Academic Challenge (ULO: Practitioners - disciplinary learning) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate
Active and Collaborative Learning(Core Value: Learn by Doing) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate IPEDS Comp. Group IPEDS Comp. Group Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly Pomona Carnegie Class. Carnegie Class. All NSSE 2011 All NSSE 2011 • Example items: • Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class • Participated in a community-based project (e.g., service learning) as part of a regular course
Active and Collaborative Learning(ULO: Practitioners – interpersonal skills) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate
Active and Collaborative Learning(ULO: Model Leaders – global citizenship) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate
Student-Faculty Interaction (Core Value: Teacher Scholars) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate IPEDS Comp. Group IPEDS Comp. Group Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly Pomona Carnegie Class. Carnegie Class. All NSSE 2011 All NSSE 2011 • Example items: • Work on a research project with a faculty member outside of course or program requirements • Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor
Student-Faculty Interaction(ACSP: Development of student scholars) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate
Student-Faculty Interaction(USP: Improve advising and mentoring) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate
Enriching Educational Experiences(Core Value: Learn by Doing) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate IPEDS Comp. Group IPEDS Comp. Group Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly Pomona Carnegie Class. Carnegie Class. All NSSE 2011 All NSSE 2011 • Example items: • Practicum, internship, field experience, co-op experience, or clinical assignment • Participating in co-curricular activities
Enriching Educational Experiences(Core Value: Celebration of Diversity) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate
Enriching Educational Experiences(ULO: Practitioners - disciplinary learning) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate
Enriching Educational Experiences(ACSP: Increase community-based learning) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate
“But our students work more than students at other institutions.” • In 2011, students report working for pay (on and off campus) slightly less or about the same as at other institutions • On campus, 7% of first-year and 14% of seniors report working 1 to 20 hours / week; at all NSSE institutions, those figures are 16% of first-year and 24% of seniors • Off campus, 2% of freshmen and 12% of seniors report working 30+ hours / week; all NSSE 6% and 17% October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate
Downward trend October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate
Supportive Campus Environment(Vision: Learning-Centered University) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate IPEDS Comp. Group IPEDS Comp. Group Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly Pomona Carnegie Class. Carnegie Class. All NSSE 2011 All NSSE 2011 • Example items: • Provided the support you need to help you succeed academically • Campus environment helps you cope with your non-academic responsibilities (work, family, etc.)
Supportive Campus Environment(USP: Facilitate students’ progress toward degree) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate
Supportive Campus Environment(USP: Enhance programs and services that contribute to student success) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate
Thank you • Cal Poly Pomona will participate in the 2014 administration of NSSE later this academic year • Questions or more information needed? • Contact:Institutional Research & Academic ResourcesLisa M. Rotunni, Executive Directorlmrotunni@csupomona.edu, ext. 2474 October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate