NSSE 2010GGC and Student Engagement

Response Rates

NSSE Overall: 32% First Year: 30% Seniors: 33%

GGC Overall: 28% First Year: 26% (381) Seniors: 38% (120)

Population and Sample Characteristics

GGC Population (Fall 09)

GGC Sample (Spring 10)

NSSE Sample (Spring 10)

FY SR FY SR

Full Time 70% 80% 58% 95% 83%

Female 48% 67% 64% 64% 64%

Traditional (18-23)

67% 83% 14% 93% 64%

Level of Academic Challenge

“Colleges and universities promote high levels of student achievement by emphasizing the importance of academic effort and setting high expectations for student performance.”

Benchmark is computed from items assessing hours spent in academic work, quantity of reading and writing, coursework and campus emphasis

2010 Results

 

GGC Southeast Public Carnegie Class NSSE 2010NSSE 2010Top 50%  

NSSE 2010Top 10%

Class Mean Mean Sig Effect Size Mean Sig

Effect Size Mean Sig

Effect Size Mean Sig

Effect size   Mean Sig

Effect size

First-Year 52.8 52.8 .00 55.8 *** -.22 54.1 -.10 57.2 *** -.34   60.5 *** -.60

Senior 55.8 56.5 -.05 59.4 ** -.26 57.6 -.12 60.9 *** -.37   63.8 *** -.59

Three Year Trends

  GGC Carnegie Class NSSE 2010

Class Mean a Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c

First-Year 52.8 55.8 *** -.22 54.1 -.10

Senior 55.8 59.4 ** -.26 57.6 -.12

  GGC Carnegie Basic NSSE 2009

Class Mean a Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c

First-Year 54.1 55.3 -.09 53.7 .03

Senior 58.8 59.6 -.06 57.0 .12

  GGC Carnegie Class NSSE 2008

Class Mean a Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c

First-Year 53.9 52.8   .08 52.9   .08

Senior 58.5 57.0   .11 56.5   .14

First Year Students

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85

53.9 54.1 52.8

Level of Academic Challenge (LAC)

Seniors

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65

75

85

58.5 58.855.8

Level of Academic Challenge (LAC)

Specific Items

2010 2009 2008Level of Academic Challenge GGC NSSE GGC NSSE GGC NSSE

To what degree is studying and spending time on academic work emphasized? % of FY students feel that this institution places substantial emphasis on academics 84 82 80 81 82 81

Do faculty hold students to high standards? % of FY students frequently work harder than they thought they could to meet faculty expectations.

61 59 64 57 71 55

How much time do students spend on homework each week? % of FY students spend more than 15 hours per week preparing for class. % spend 5 hours or less.

3323

3814

3020

3816

3320

3317

What types of thinking do assignments require?First-year students report substantial emphasis on the following activities: Memorizing facts, ideas, or methods: Analyzing basic elements of an idea or theory: Synthesizing and organizing ideas: Making judgments about value of information: Applying theories or concepts:

7481707573

7080707075

7181777780

6980 70 70 75

657974 71 68

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How much writing is expected? % of FY students write more than 10 papers between 5 and 19 pages and % have written a paper more than 20 pages in length

724

821

924

820

725

818

How much reading is expected during the school year? % of FY students read more than 10 assigned books and packs of course readings. % read fewer than 5

2929

3822

2727

3722

3421

3522

Do exams require students to do their best work? % of FY students report that their exams strongly challenge them to do their best work.

54 53 48 52 49 51

Active and Collaborative Learning

“Students learn more when they are intensely involved in their education and asked to think about what they are learning in different settings. Collaborating with others in solving problems or mastering difficult material prepares students for the messy, unscripted problems they will encounter daily during and after college.”

Benchmark is computed from items assessing frequency of engagement in activities focused on academic material that require interaction with classmates and others both in and out of class.

2010 Results

 

GGC Southeast Public Carnegie Class NSSE 2010NSSE 2010Top 50%  

NSSE 2010Top 10%

Class Mean a Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect

Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect size c   Mean a Sig b

Effect size c

First-Year 48.1 42.8 *** .31 46.0 * .13 43.7 *** .26 48.1 .00   52.2 *** -.23

Senior 57.9 50.9 *** .38 53.6 ** .25 51.4 *** .37 56.6 .07   60.3 -.14

Three Year Trends

  GGC Carnegie Class NSSE 2010

Class Mean a Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c

First-Year 48.1 46.0 * .13 43.7 *** .26

Senior 57.9 53.6 ** .25 51.4 *** .37

  GGC Carnegie Basic NSSE 2009

Class Mean a Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c

First-Year 51.3 45.5 *** .36 43.2 *** .49

Senior 60.8 53.9 *** .40 51.0 *** .56

  GGC Carnegie Class NSSE 2008

Class Mean a Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c

First-Year 51.7 43.2 *** .46 42.5 *** .55

Senior 56.9 53.3   .20 50.8 * .35

First Year Students

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51.7 51.348.1

Active and Collaborative Learning (ACL)

Seniors

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45

55

65

75

85

56.960.8

57.9

Active and Collaborative Learning (ACL)

Specific Items

2010 2009 2008

Active and Collaborative Learning GGC NSSE GGC NSSE GGC NSSE

How often are topics from class discussed outside of the classroom? % of FY students frequently discuss readings or ideas from coursework outside of class.

61 60 66 59 67 56

Do students work together on projects – inside and outside of class? % of FY students frequently work with other students on projects in class, % work with peers on assignments outside of class.

5454

4645

5454

4545

5051

4332

How often do students make class presentations? % of FY students report that they make frequent presentations in class.

56 35 63 34 51 33

How many students participate in community-based projects in regular courses? % of FY students frequently participate in service-learning or community-based projects during a given year. % never took part in such activities.

15

58

14

59

21

42

13

61

30

18

14

59How many students apply their classroom learning to real life through internships or off-campus field experiences? By their senior year, % of students have participated in some form of practicum, internship, field experience, co-op, or clinical assignment.

23 50 39 52 18 53

Do students have opportunities to tutor or teach other students? % of seniors frequently assist their fellow students by tutoring or teaching them.

22 21 22 13 18 22

Student-Faculty Interaction

“Students learn firsthand how experts think about and solve practical problems by interacting with faculty members inside and outside the classroom. As a result, their teachers become role models, mentors, and guides for continuous, life-long learning.”

Benchmark is computed from items assessing the frequency of one-on-one interactions with faculty both in and out of class

2010 Results

 

GGC Southeast Public Carnegie Class NSSE 2010NSSE 2010Top 50%  

NSSE 2010Top 10%

Class Mean a Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect

Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect size c   Mean a Sig b

Effect size c

First-Year 40.6 35.3 *** .28 37.7 ** .15 35.2 *** .29 39.9 .03   44.1 ** -.16

Senior 46.6 42.3 * .20 47.2 -.03 42.4 * .20 49.2 -.12   55.3 *** -.39

Three Year Trends

  GGC Carnegie Class NSSE 2010

Class Mean a Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c

First-Year 40.6 37.7 ** .15 35.2 *** .29

Senior 46.6 47.2 -.03 42.4 * .20

  GGC Carnegie Basic NSSE 2009

Class Mean a Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c

First-Year 43.9 37.9 *** .32 34.6 *** .50

Senior 47.9 48.7 -.04 42.0 ** .28

  GGC Carnegie Class NSSE 2008

Class Mean a Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c

First-Year 45.9 38.2 *** .40 34.6 *** .60

Senior 51.5 46.1   .25 42.3 ** .44

First Year Students

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85

45.943.9

40.6

Student-Faculty Interaction (SFI)

Seniors

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35

45

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65

75

85

51.547.9 46.6

Student-Faculty Interaction (SFI)

Specific Items

2010 2009 2008

Student-Faculty Interaction GGC NSSE GGC NSSE GGC NSSE

Are faculty members accessible and supportive? % of FY students say their faculty are available, helpful and sympathetic

64 48 67 46 64 44

How many students work on research projects with faculty? By their senior year, % of students have done research with a faculty member.

12 19 18 19 13 20

Do students receive prompt feedback on academic performance? % of FY students indicate that they frequently get prompt verbal or written feedback from faculty members.

67 58 73 57 75 56

How often do students talk with advisors or faculty members about their career plans? % of seniors at least occasionally discuss career plans with faculty. 4 % never talk with faculty members about career plans.

93

7

82

17

86

14

83

17

61

11

42

17Do students and faculty members work together on committees and projects outside of course work? % of FY students at least occasionally spend time with faculty members on activities other than coursework.

43 45 53 43 35 16

Enriching Educational Experiences

“Complementary learning opportunities enhance academic programs. Diversity experiences teach students valuable things about themselves and others. Technology facilitates collaboration between peers and instructors. Internships, community service, and senior capstone courses provide opportunities to integrate and apply knowledge.”

Benchmark is computed from items assessing frequency of engagement in a variety of co-curricular and experiential development opportunities.

2010 Results

 GGC Southeast Public Carnegie Class NSSE 2010

NSSE 2010Top 50%  

NSSE 2010Top 10%

Class Mean a Mean a Sig b

Effect

Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect

Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect size c   Mean a Sig b

Effect size c

First-Year 26.5 27.5 -.07 29.2 *** -.20 27.9 -.10 31.1 *** -.33   33.6 *** -.51

Senior 35.5 39.3 * -.21 45.1 *** -.50 40.5 *** -.28 47.7 *** -.68   55.8 *** -1.18

Three Year Trends

 GGC Carnegie Class NSSE 2010

Class Mean a Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c

First-Year 26.5 29.2 *** -.20 27.9 -.10

Senior 35.5 45.1 *** -.50 40.5 *** -.28

  GGC Carnegie Basic NSSE 2009

Class Mean a Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c

First-Year 30.2 29.1 .08 28.0 * .16

Senior 38.6 46.7 *** -.43 40.8 -.12

  GGC Carnegie Class NSSE 2008

Class Mean a Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c

First-Year 32.0 27.0 *** .35 27.5 ** .33

Senior 39.3 41.3   -.11 40.4   -.06

First Year Students

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32.030.2

26.5

Enriching Educational Experiences (EEE)

Seniors

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75

85

39.3 38.635.5

Enriching Educational Experiences (EEE)

Specific Items

2010 2009 2008

Enriching Educational Experiences GGC NSSE GGC NSSE GGC NSSE

What types of honors courses, learning communities, and other distinctive programs are offered? During their first year, % of students participate in a learning community. By their senior year, % of students have taken an independent study class.

915

1717

1910

1817

2213

1618

How often do students interact with peers with different social, political, or religious views? % of FY students say they frequently have serious conversations with students who are different from themselves in terms of their religious, political, or personal beliefs.

58 55 64 52 60 56

How often do students interact with peers from different racial or ethnic backgrounds? % of FY students frequently have serious conversations with those of a different race.

60 52 64 36 60 51

How many students study in other countries? By their senior year, % of students have studied abroad. 5 14 8 15 3 15

Do students participate in activities that enhance their spirituality? % of FY students frequently engage in spiritually enhancing activities such as worship, meditation, or prayer.

37 32 36 32 33 31

What percentage of students participate in community service? By the time they are seniors, % of students have participated in community service or volunteer work.

57 60 62 60 52 60

Supportive Campus Environment

“Students perform better and are more satisfied at colleges that are committed to their success and cultivate positive working and social relations among different groups on campus.”

Benchmark is computed from items assessing perceived campus support and quality of relationships.

2010 Results

 

GGC Southeast Public Carnegie Class NSSE 2010NSSE 2010Top 50%  

NSSE 2010Top 10%

Class Mean a Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect

Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect size c   Mean a Sig b

Effect size c

First-Year 65.0 62.1 ** .16 64.8 .01 62.5 * .14 67.2 * -.12   70.8 *** -.32

Senior 64.6 59.0 ** .29 62.3 .12 59.6 ** .26 64.7 .00   68.6 * -.21

Three Year Trends

  GGC Carnegie Class NSSE 2010

Class Mean a Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c

First-Year 65.0 64.8 .01 62.5 * .14

Senior 64.6 62.3 .12 59.6 ** .26

  GGC Carnegie Basic NSSE 2009

Class Mean a Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c

First-Year 66.4 65.0 .08 61.6 *** .26

Senior 65.2 62.7 .13 58.2 *** .36

  GGC Carnegie Class NSSE 2008

Class Mean a Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c

First-Year 67.7 63.1 ** .24 61.0 *** .35

Senior 70.7 61.4 ** .48 58.0 *** .66

First Year Students

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85

67.7 66.4 65.0

Supportive Campus Environment (SCE)

Seniors

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70.7

65.2 64.6

Supportive Campus Environment (SCE)

Specific Items

2010 2009 2008

Supportive Campus Environment GGC NSSE GGC NSSE GGC NSSE

How well do students get along with other students? % of FY students report that their peers are friendly, supportive, and help them feel as if they belong.

54 58 54 57 57 57

Are students satisfied with their overall educational experience? % of FY students report a favorable image of this institution; % of seniors would choose this school again if they could start their college career over.

9084

8782

9189

8782

9092

8682

How much time do students devote to co-curricular activities? % of FY students spend more than 15 hours a week participating in co-curricular activities. % spend no time participating in co-curricular activities

11

63

10

40

4

58

10 2 9

How well do students get along with administrators and staff? % of FY students find the administrative personnel and offices helpful, considerate, and flexible.

43 36 45 45 47 32

To what extent does the school help students deal with their academic and social needs? % of FY students feel that this institution has a substantial commitment to their academic success.

% feel well-supported by the institution regarding their social needs.

82

52

78

51

84

51

77

49

85

54

77

49

Take Home Points

GGC’s benchmark scores have declined in comparison to earlier years

But, we still receive scores higher than average, higher than peers and (probably) in top 50% in Active and Collaborative Learning Student –Faculty Interaction Supportive Campus Environment

(Seniors)

Take Home Points

However, we now have scores significantly lower than our peers in Level of Academic Challenge Enriching Educational Experiences

These could be fruitful areas for focused effort over the next year.