nsse 2008 student affairs report - march 2009

FSU Participation in the 2008 National Survey of Student

Engagement

Prepared by the Office of Research in the Division of Student Affairs January 2009

FSU Participation in the 2008 National Survey of Student Engagement

Table of Contents

Executive Summary……………………………………………………………………………………….iii About the Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………..2 NSSE Instrument…………………………………………………………………………………………..2 FSU Participation and Timeline…………………………………………………………………………..3 Peer Group Selection………………………………………………………………………………….......3 Data Validity & Reliability………………………………………………………………………………….3 Selected Findings…………………………………………………………………………………………..4 Examination of Demographics…………………………………………………………………………….8 NSSE Benchmarks…………………………………………………………………………………………9 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Implications...........................................................12

Tables

Table 1. NSSE Engagement Areas................................................................................................. 2 Table 2. Comparison between 2008 & 2005- Selected Items ......................................................... 5 Table 3. Engagement Areas Where FSU Outperforms Peer Groups……………..…………………….7 Table 4. Engagement Areas Where FSU "Needs Improvement" Relative to Peer Groups…………..8 Table 5. Comparison of FSU Student Population with FSU NSSE Respondents ............................ 9 Table 6. Summary of NSSE Benchmark Results (Mean Comparison between Schools)................11 Table 7. Summary of NSSE Benchmark Results (Means Comparison 2005 & 2008)……………..12 Table 8. Engagement Items Frequency Distributions………………………………………………….13 Table 9. Means Comparison Report……………………………………………………………………...27 Table 10. Background Items Frequency Distribution……………………………………………………35

Appendices

Appendix A 2008 NSSE Peer Group Participants Appendix B-1 and B-2 Detailed Statistics Appendix C- 2008 NSSE Survey Instrument

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Executive Summary The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) is an annual survey collecting information from hundreds of four-year colleges and Universities nationwide. The purpose of the survey is to examine first-year (freshmen) and senior student participation in program and activities that institutions provide for learning and personal development. More than 700 colleges and universities participated in the 2008 survey administration. 2005 marked FSU’s first participation in NSSE. NSSE established a total sample size of 5,000 based on FSU Fall 2007 preliminary enrollment data of over 15,000 first-year and senior students. NSSE then chose 5,000 FSU students, randomly selecting 2,500 first-year students and 2,500 seniors from the population. FSU decided on the internet-delivery option of NSSE, and as a result NSSE sent each selected student an e-mail invitation to participate in February 2008. NSSE conducted its survey from February through May 2008. NSSE analyzed data following the close of data collection and provided FSU its findings in August 2008. FSU experienced an overall 27% adjusted response rate. There were 1,330 student respondents in 2008, 656 first-year students and 674 seniors. In 2005 1,089 students completed the survey. NSSE estimated an overall sampling error rate of 2.5% for FSU in 2008. Males accounted for 34% of first year respondents and 37% of seniors; these percentages lower in comparison to their representation in the overall FSU student population. The following sampling of engagement questions and responses is intended to promote discussion among senior administrators on significant issues covered by NSSE. During the current school year, about how often have you done each…?

First Year Senior Year First Year Senior

Year Statement Frequently Never

Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions 54% 64% 7% 5%

Made a class presentation 21% 51% 22% 7% Come to class without completing readings or assignments 22% 31% 17% 17%

Participated in a community-based project (e.g., service learning) as part of a regular course 15% 21% 68% 57%

Talked about career plans with a faculty member or advisor 33% 37% 24% 18%

Received prompt written or oral feedback from faculty on your academic performance 58% 67% 8% 3%

Had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity than your own 60% 76% 10% 7%

Had serious conversations with students who are very different from you in terms of their religious beliefs, political opinions, or personal values

64% 62% 8% 6%

Note. Bold numbers indicate higher percentage comparison between freshmen and seniors

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About how many hours do you spend in a typical 7-day week doing each…? Preparing for class

• 45% of freshmen reported spending 1 to 10 hours per week • 49% of seniors reported spending 1 to 10 hours per week

Working for pay on campus • 11% of freshmen reported working for pay on campus • 14% of seniors reported working for pay on campus

Working for pay off campus

• 21% of freshmen reported working for pay off campus • 50% of seniors reported working for pay on campus

Overall, how would you evaluate the quality of academic advising you have received at this institution?

• 86% of freshmen rated advising as good or excellent • 68% of seniors rated advising as good or excellent

How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this institution?

• 94% of freshmen rated their experience as good or excellent • 90% of seniors rated their experience as good or excellent

If you could start over again, would you go to the same institution you are now attending?

• 92% of freshmen indicated probably or definitely yes • 90% of seniors indicated probably or definitely yes

NSSE provided five sets of benchmarks based on 42 of the 85 engagement parts. Since 2005 was FSU’s inaugural participation in NSSE, comparison between the 2008 and 2005 results by benchmark are presented below.

First Year Senior Year NSSE Benchmark 2005 2008 2005 2008 Level of Academic Challenge 48.5% 53.1% 52.0% 53.2% Active and Collaborative Learning 36.2% 40.0% 47.7% 48.0% Student-Faculty Interaction 29.5% 35.1% 41.4% 41.9% Enriching Educational Experiences 27.0% 29.1% 39.5% 40.2% Supportive Campus Environment 57.5% 62.2% 56.2% 58.5%

FSU Participation in the 2008 National Survey of Student

Engagement

Prepared by the Office of Research in the Division of Student Affairs January 2009

The 2008 National Survey of Student Engagement • About the Survey The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) commenced in 1999 with support from The Pew Charitable Trusts. NSSE is currently supported through institutional participation fees and grants from the Lumina Foundation for Education and the Center for Inquiry in the Liberal Arts at Wabash College. The survey is administered by the Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research and the Indiana University Center for Survey Research. The purpose of the survey is to annually collect information from colleges and universities about first-year or freshmen (FY) and senior (SR) student participation in programs and activities that institutions provide for learning and personal development. Institutions may use their data to “identify aspects of the undergraduate experience inside and outside the classroom that can be improved through changes in policies and practices more consistent with good practices in undergraduate education.”1 The survey is administered in paper format, electronically via the internet, or in combination, depending on each participating institution’s preference. Participation in NSSE has grown from 70 institutions in the survey’s 1999-2000 pilot year to 763 colleges and universities in the 2007-2008 survey period. The average institutional response rate of the 2007-2008 survey was 37%, including 478,079 respondents. NSSE included more than 660,000 first-year students and seniors in the 2004-05 national sample; roughly 245,000 students responded, or approximately 37%. • NSSE Instrument The 2008 NSSE instrument (see Appendix C) consisted of 28 questions containing 101 response items. This included 14 engagement questions comprised of 85 items and 15 demographic questions containing 16 items. NSSE further differentiated engagement questions by dividing them into 13 major areas of student engagement. These areas are summarized in Table 1 below. Table 1. NSSE Engagement Areas

Question Number Engagement Area Number of Items 1 Academic and Intellectual Experiences 22 2 Mental Activities 5 3 Reading and Writing 5 4 Problem Sets 2 5 Examination 1 6 Additional Collegiate Experiences 6 7 Enriching Education Experiences 8 8 Quality of Relationships 3 9 Time Usage 7

10 Institutional Environment 7 11 Educational and Personal Growth 16 12 Academic Advising 1

13 & 14 Satisfaction 2 Total Engagement Question Items 85

1 http://nsse.iub.edu/pdf/NSSE2008_Invitation.pdf

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http://nsse.iub.edu/pdf/NSSE2008_Invitation.pdf

• FSU Participation and Timeline The Office of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs acting with the Office of Vice President for Student Affairs committed to FSU’s participation in the 2007-08 NSSE during summer 2007. The Office of Institutional Research (IR) became contact office and survey facilitator. NSSE established a total sample size of 5,000 based on FSU Fall 2007 preliminary enrollment data of over 15,000 first-year and senior students. IR securely uploaded the eligible first-year and senior student population, in NSSE-prescribed format, in October 2007. NSSE then chose 5,000 FSU students, randomly selecting 2,500 first-year students and 2,500 seniors from the population. FSU decided on the internet-delivery option of NSSE, and as a result NSSE sent each selected student an e-mail invitation to participate in February 2008. NSSE conducted its survey from February through May 2008, sending e-mail reminders to non-respondents at roughly one month intervals. NSSE analyzed data following the close of data collection and provided FSU its findings in August 2008.

• Peer Group Selection

NSSE provided three sets of comparative data:

1. NSSE-selected peer schools consisting of all participating public and private Doctoral – Extensive (Carnegie 2000 Classification) institutions. These institutions are listed in Appendix A.

2. FSU-selected peers consisting of participating Public Research I institutions (Carnegie

1994 Classification). Refer to Appendix A for the names of these schools. Table 8 contains detailed frequency distribution data for each engagement question for FSU, our selected peers (Public Research I), and NSSE-selected peers (Doctoral –Extensive).

3. All participating institutions (500+) regardless of Carnegie Classification. This report does

not include that comparative data because NSSE participation is historically dominated by public and private bachelor’s- and master’s-level institutions. In fact, 86% of the 2008 participating institutions are bachelor’s or master’s level schools. Furthermore, 58% of all participating institutions are private schools. Therefore, DSA Research considered comparison of FSU with all participating schools to be of very limited value.

• Data Validity & Reliability

NSSE provided difference of means analyses on all engagement questions in order for FSU to better understand its results relative to the peer groups. Engagement questions/parts with mean differences larger than expected by chance are marked with one, two, or three asterisks, depending on the respective level of statistical significance -- p<.05, p<.01, and p<.001 (two-tailed). NSSE recommended an institution begin examining items with mean differences significant at the .001 level.

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NSSE also provided Effect Size (E.S.)2 measures to recognize the level of statistical significance. This is because large sample sizes such as those found in NSSE tend to produce an “abundance” of statistically significant results. For discussion purposes, DSA research considered results with statistical significance p<.001, having effect sizes with absolute value greater than or equal to .20, to be of practical significance. Using these criteria, Tables 3, 4, and 6 summarize NSSE engagement issues for which there are practical different mean scores between FSU and the peer groups. • Selected Findings FSU experienced an overall 27% adjusted response rate (26% of first-year students and 27% of seniors). NSSE estimated an overall sampling error rate of 2.5% for FSU. The following sampling of engagement questions and responses is intended to provide a quick look at first-year and senior student impressions of their FSU experience. The ensuing bullets and data in Table 2 are not intended to be exhaustive; rather, their purpose is to inform and promote discussion among senior administrators on significant issues covered by NSSE. However, analyses of all questions are provided in Tables 8, 9, and 10.

2 Effect size (E.S.) is the mean difference divided by comparison group standard deviation.

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Table 2. Comparison between 2008 & 2005- Selected Items

..During the current school year, about how often have you done each..? 2008 Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions 2005

54% % of freshmen reported frequent3 in-class questioning or contribution 48% 64% % of seniors reported frequent in-class questioning or contribution 63%

Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas

81% % of freshmen reported frequently working on a paper or project 76% 81% % of seniors reported frequently working on a paper or project 81%

Used e-mail to communicate with instructor

77% % of freshmen reported frequently using e-mail with instructor 75% 88% % of seniors reported frequently using e-mail with instructor 84%

Had serious conversations with students of different race or ethnicity

60% % of freshmen reported frequently having such conversation 59% 61% % of seniors reported frequently having such conversation 63%

Had serious conversations with students of very different religious or

political beliefs

64% % of freshmen reported frequently having such conversation 64% 62% % of seniors reported frequently having such conversation 66%

During the current school year, how much did coursework emphasize applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations? 79% % of freshmen reported a substantial4 amount of coursework required

application of theories and concepts 68%

77% % of seniors reported a substantial amount of coursework required application of theories and concepts

77%

During the current school year, about how often have you done each?

Participated in activities to enhance your spirituality (worship, meditation, prayer, etc.)

59% % of freshmen reported sometimes or frequently 61% 62% % of seniors reported sometimes or frequently 61%

Examined the strengths and weaknesses of your own views on a topic

or issue

90% % of freshmen reported sometimes or frequently 91% 92% % of seniors reported sometimes or frequently 94%

3 FSU DSA Research “Frequently”= NSSE “Often” + “Very Often” 4 FSU DSA Research “Substantial”= NSSE “Quite a Bit” + “Very Much”

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About how many hours do you spend in a typical 7-day week doing each? 2008

Preparing for class 2005

18% % of freshmen reported spending more than 20 hours per week 14% 18% % of seniors reported spending more than 20 hours per week 15%

Working for pay on campus

11% % of freshmen reported working on campus 10% 14% % of seniors reported working on campus 18%


21% % of freshmen reported working off campus 22% 50% % of seniors reported working off campus 51%

To what extent has your experience at this institution contributed to..?

Acquiring a broad general education 88% % of freshmen reported to a substantial extent 86% 88% % of seniors reported to a substantial extent 83%

Acquiring job or work-related knowledge or skills

65% % of freshmen reported to a substantial extent 52% 71% % of seniors reported to a substantial extent 69%

Understanding yourself

68% % of freshmen reported to a substantial extent 63% 69% % of seniors reported to a substantial extent 61%

Overall, how would you evaluate the quality of academic advising you have received? 86% % of freshmen rated advising as good or excellent 79% 68% % of seniors rated advising as good or excellent 63%

How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this institution? 94% % of freshmen rated their experience as good or excellent 90% 90% % of seniors rated their experience as good or excellent 90%

If you could start over again, would you go to the same institution you are now attending? 92% % of freshmen indicated probably or definitely yes 88% 90% % of seniors indicated probably or definitely yes 87%

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Table 3. Engagement Areas Where FSU Outperforms Peer Groups

Engagement Question/Part Class

FSU-Selected

Peers (Public

Research I)

NSSE-Selected

Peers (Doctoral-Extensive)

NSSE Question Number

FY X X Included diverse perspectives (different

races, religions, genders, political beliefs, etc.) in class discussions or writing assignments SR X X

1.e.

Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor SR X 1.n.

FR X Received prompt written or oral feedback

from faculty on your academic performance SR X X 1.q.

Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor’s standards or expectations

SR X 1.r.

Memorizing facts, ideas, or methods from your courses and readings so you can repeat them in pretty much the same form

SR X X 2.a.

Relationships with administrative personnel and offices FY X X 8.c. Working for pay on campus SR X X 9.b. Developing a deepened sense of spirituality SR X 11.p. Overall, how would you evaluate the quality of academic advising you have received at your institution?

FY X X 12.

How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this institution? FY X X 13.

FY X If you could start over again, would you go to the same institution you are now attending? SR X

14.

* Mean difference is significant at p<.001 and │E.S.│≥ .20 ** Employment was considered a negative item in the sense it takes time from studies and other areas of student engagement. Consequently, a comparison group having a greater mean value (numbers of hours worked) than FSU was considered a favorable contrast for FSU in Table 3.

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Table 4. Engagement Areas Where FSU “Needs Improvement” Relative to Peer Groups

Engagement Questions/Part Class FSU-Selected Peers (Public Research I)

NSSE-Selected Peers (Doctoral-

Extensive)

NSSE Question Number

Number of written papers or reports of 20 pages or more SR X X 3.c. Practicum, internship, field experience, co-op experience, or clinical assignment

SR X 7.a.

Foreign language coursework FY X X 7.e. Culminating senior experience (capstone course, senior project or thesis, comprehensive exam, etc.)

SR X X 7.h.

Preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, doing homework or lab work, analyzing data, rehearsing, and other academic activities)

FY X 9.a.

Working for pay off campus SR X 9.c. * Mean difference is significant at p<.001 and │E.S.│≥ .20 ** Employment was considered a negative item in the sense it takes time from studies and other areas of student engagement. Therefore, a comparison group having a lower mean value than FSU was considered a negative aspect needed improvement for FSU in Table 4. • Examination of Demographics Overall, Table 5 shows that FSU survey respondents fairly represent (with minor disparities) the first-year and senior student population by ethnicity. However, Black student population in the NSSE survey was underrepresented compared to their numbers in FSU’s student population in spring 2008. Considering gender, first-year and senior male survey respondents were underrepresented relative to their numbers in FSU’s student population. More than half of the freshmen respondents (67%) live on campus, while 63% of seniors live within driving distance of campus. Thirty-four percent of senior respondents began their college careers elsewhere, at a community or junior college. Participation in Greek-letter organizations was evenly distributed across both classes. Seventeen percent of seniors indicated membership in a Greek-letter organization, compared to 14% of freshmen respondents. Please refer to Table 10 for detailed student demographics.

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Table 5. Comparison of FSU Student Population with FSU NSSE Respondents Category FY SR

Ethnicity FSU Spring

2008 Population5

FSU Spring 2008 NSSE

Respondents FSU Spring

2008 Population FSU Spring 2008 NSSE

Respondents Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 3% 3% 4% Black 10% 6% 12% 7% Hispanic 14% 11% 10% 11% American Indian/Native Alaskan 1% 1% 1% 1% White 71% 68% 72% 68% Other, including Unknown 1% 12% 1% 8%

Gender FSU Spring 2008 Population

FSU Spring 2008 NSSE

Respondents FSU Spring

2008 Population FSU Spring 2008 NSSE

Respondents Female 55% 66% 56% 63% Male 45% 34% 44% 37% • NSSE Benchmarks The NSSE instrument asks undergraduates how they spend their time, what they feel they have gained from class, their assessment of the quality of their interaction with faculty and students, and other educationally important activities. The results are organized into five benchmarks of effective educational practice 2:

Level of Academic Challenge Active and Collaborative Learning Student-Faculty Interaction Enriching Educational Experiences Supportive Campus Environment

To calculate the benchmarks, NSSE selected 42 of the 85 engagement items and placed each part in one of five benchmark categories. NSSE considers these 42 items to be the most fundamental points assessed in its survey. Means data for each benchmark are the result of collapsing, rescaling, and weighting figures taken from individual engagement parts because NSSE benchmark areas gather results from questions having different scales.

1. Level of Academic Challenge - Survey Questions: 1r, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 3a, 3c, 3d, 3e, 9a, 10a Challenging intellectual and creative work is central to student learning and collegiate quality. Colleges and universities promote high levels of student achievement by emphasizing the importance of academic effort and setting high expectations for student performance.

Preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, rehearsing, etc. related to academic program)

Number of assigned textbooks, books, or book-length packs of course readings

5 29,644-FSU Undergraduate Student Population, http://www.ir.fsu.edu/student/headcount.htm

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http://www.ir.fsu.edu/student/headcount.htm

Number of written papers or reports of 20 pages or more Number of written papers or reports of between 5 and 19 pages Number of written papers or reports of fewer than 5 pages Coursework emphasizing analysis of the basic elements of an idea, experience or theory Coursework emphasizing synthesis and organizing of ideas, information, or experiences

into new, more complex interpretations and relationships Coursework emphasizing the making of judgments about the value of information,

arguments, or methods Coursework emphasizing application of theories or concepts to practical problems or in

new situations Working harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor’s standards or

expectations Campus environment emphasizing time studying and on academic work

2. Active and Collaborative Learning – Survey Questions: 1a, 1b, 1g, 1h, 1j, 1k, 1t

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.

Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions Made a class presentation Worked with other students on projects during class Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments Tutored or taught other students Participated in a community-based project as part of a regular course Discussed ideas from your reading or classes with others outside of class (students, family

members, co-workers, etc.)

3. Student-Faculty Interaction – Survey Questions: 1n, 1o, 1p, 1q, 1s, 7d 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.

Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor Talked about career plans with a faculty member or advisor Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with faculty members outside of class Worked with faculty members on activities other than coursework (committees, orientation,

student-life activities, etc.) Received prompt feedback from faculty on your academic performance (written or oral) Worked with a faculty member on a research project outside of course or program

requirements

4. Enriching Educational Experiences – Survey Questions: 1L, 1u, 1v, 7a, 7b, 7c, 7e, 7f, 7g, 7h, 9d, 10c

Complementary learning opportunities in and out of class augment 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.

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Participating in co-curricular activities (organizations, publications, student government, sports, etc)

Practicum, internship, field experience, co-op experience, or clinical assignment Community service or volunteer work Foreign language coursework & study abroad Independent study or self-designed major Culminating senior experience (comprehensive exam, capstone course, thesis, project,

etc) Serious conversations with students of different religious beliefs, political opinions, or

personal values Serious conversations with students of a difference race or ethnicity Using electronic technology to discuss or complete an assignment Campus environment encouraging contact among students from different economic,

social, and racial or ethnic backgrounds Participate in a learning community or some other formal program where groups of

students take two or more classes together 5. Supportive Campus Environment – Survey Questions: 8a, 8b, 8c, 10b, 10d, 10e

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.

Campus environment provides the support you need to help you succeed academically Campus environment helps you cope with your non-academic responsibilities (work,

family, etc.) Campus environment provides the support you need to thrive socially Quality of relationships with other students, faculty members, administrative personnel,

and offices Table 6, below, is a summary of NSSE’s benchmark difference of means tests between FSU and its peer schools. By using p<.001 and |E.S.| ≥ .20 as a level of practical significant difference, a benchmark with a “***” indicates one in which FSU significantly outperforms or scores lower than a peer group at the .001 level. Student-faculty interaction for first-year students is the only aspect that FSU had significant mean difference from its peer schools. In-depth data are available in Table 9. Table 6. Summary of NSSE Benchmark Results (Means Comparison between Schools)

Benchmark Class FSU Mean Public Carnegie Public Doctoral FY 53.1 52.9 52.0 Level of Academic Challenge SR 53.2 55.5 55.3 FY 40.0 39.8 40.9 Active and Collaborative Learning SR 48.0 47.1 48.7 FY 35.1*** 31.3*** 32.7 Student-Faculty Interaction

SR 41.9 39.9 40.6 FY 29.1 29.0 28.0 Enriching Educational Experiences SR 40.2 43.3 41.0 FY 62.2 59.3 59.4 Supportive Campus Environment SR 58.5 55.3 55.8

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• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Implications

Institutions commonly use NSSE data for accreditation purposes. This is primarily because most accrediting agencies now place greater emphasis on measuring student learning engagement and outcomes than in the past. NSSE considers its student engagement results “a direct indicator of what students learn and an indirect indicator of what they get out of it.”6 Because FSU has previously participated in the NSSE survey only in 2005, Table 7 provides comparable benchmark scores by year (2005 vs. 2008) so that patterns of changes or stability may be discernible. Both first-year and senior students have made progress compared to their practices in the 2005 survey on each of the benchmarks. Table 7. Summary of NSSE Benchmark Results (Means Comparison 2005 & 2008)

Benchmark Class FSU 2005 FSU 2008 +/- Change FY 48.5 53.1 +4.6 Level of Academic Challenge SR 52.0 53.2 +1.2 FY 36.2 40.0 +3.8 Active and Collaborative Learning SR 47.7 48.0 +1.0 FY 29.5 35.1 +2.6 Student-Faculty Interaction

SR 41.4 41.9 +0.5 FY 27.0 29.1 +2.1 Enriching Educational Experiences SR 39.5 40.2 +0.7 FY 57.5 62.2 +4.7 Supportive Campus Environment SR 56.2 58.5 +2.3

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Response Options Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count %1a. Never 45 7% 608 5% 1,061 6% 2,063 5% 30 5% 464 3% 694 4% 1,360 3%

Sometimes 260 39% 5,751 44% 8,983 46% 17,939 44% 211 31% 4,787 33% 7,135 38% 14,286 34%Often 234 37% 4,605 33% 6,479 33% 13,674 34% 218 33% 4,800 33% 6,304 32% 14,502 33%Very often 111 17% 2,324 17% 2,932 15% 6,896 17% 207 31% 4,553 31% 5,444 27% 13,630 30%

Total 650 100% 13,288 100% 19,455 100% 40,572 100% 666 100% 14,604 100% 19,577 100% 43,778 100%1b. Never 144 22% 2,465 21% 3,590 20% 7,439 19% 49 7% 918 7% 1,076 6% 2,526 6%

Sometimes 372 57% 7,827 58% 11,684 58% 23,172 56% 270 41% 6,067 42% 8,768 46% 17,792 42%Often 100 16% 2,404 17% 3,395 18% 7,815 20% 210 31% 4,936 33% 6,503 32% 14,919 33%Very often 32 5% 561 4% 724 4% 2,051 6% 136 20% 2,670 18% 3,213 16% 8,520 19%

Total 648 100% 13,257 100% 19,393 100% 40,477 100% 665 100% 14,591 100% 19,560 100% 43,757 100%1c. Never 95 14% 2,380 20% 3,415 19% 6,388 16% 159 24% 3,038 20% 4,209 22% 8,275 19%


Total 650 100% 13,275 100% 19,423 100% 40,520 100% 666 100% 14,574 100% 19,550 100% 43,731 100%1d. Never 10 2% 357 4% 571 4% 1,173 3% 9 1% 216 2% 231 1% 594 2%


Total 648 100% 13,272 100% 19,424 100% 40,539 100% 666 100% 14,579 100% 19,553 100% 43,749 100%1e. Never 24 4% 917 8% 1,402 8% 2,953 8% 43 7% 1,286 9% 1,729 10% 3,942 10%


Total 648 100% 13,260 100% 19,402 100% 40,475 100% 664 100% 14,538 100% 19,509 100% 43,668 100%1f. Never 108 17% 2,416 18% 3,626 18% 8,001 20% 108 17% 2,026 15% 2,472 13% 6,670 15%

Sometimes 400 61% 7,887 59% 11,406 58% 23,826 58% 349 52% 8,530 58% 11,081 57% 25,224 57%Often 101 16% 2,091 17% 3,162 17% 6,101 15% 125 19% 2,721 19% 3,966 20% 7,867 18%Very often 36 6% 827 7% 1,156 6% 2,416 6% 80 12% 1,243 8% 1,945 10% 3,803 9%

Total 645 100% 13,221 100% 19,350 100% 40,344 100% 662 100% 14,520 100% 19,464 100% 43,564 100%1g. Never 94 14% 1,877 15% 2,829 15% 5,222 13% 105 16% 1,877 13% 2,468 13% 5,082 12%


Total 646 100% 13,254 100% 19,388 100% 40,466 100% 662 100% 14,568 100% 19,550 100% 43,728 100%

Public Doctoral

Seniors

Public DoctoralFSU FSU

First-Year Students

TABLE 8NSSE 2008 Engagement Item Frequency Distributions

Made a class presentation

Prepared two or more drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in

Worked with other students on projects during class

Public CarnegieSUGSUG Public Carnegie

Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions

Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information from various sources

Included diverse perspectives (different races, religions, genders, political beliefs, etc.) in class discussions or writing assignments

Come to class without completing readings or assignments

a Column percentages (%) are weighted by gender, enrollment status, and institutional size. Because the counts are not weighted, you cannot calculate the column % directly from the counts. 13

Response Options Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count %Public Doctoral

Seniors


First-Year Students



1h. Never 103 15% 1,396 11% 2,033 11% 4,931 13% 57 9% 755 6% 995 6% 2,604 7%Sometimes 301 47% 6,021 45% 9,069 46% 18,365 45% 252 38% 4,628 32% 6,667 35% 14,324 34%Often 167 26% 4,155 32% 6,030 31% 12,216 29% 203 30% 4,941 34% 6,702 33% 14,845 33%Very often 75 12% 1,701 13% 2,300 12% 5,039 12% 154 23% 4,257 28% 5,207 26% 11,996 26%

Total 646 100% 13,273 100% 19,432 100% 40,551 100% 666 100% 14,581 100% 19,571 100% 43,769 100%1i. Never 33 5% 735 6% 1,023 6% 2,354 7% 18 3% 393 3% 462 3% 1,177 3%


Total 606 100% 12,513 100% 18,407 100% 38,212 100% 634 100% 13,985 100% 18,904 100% 42,142 100%1j. Never 247 40% 5,656 45% 8,757 47% 18,418 48% 298 47% 5,934 42% 8,043 43% 17,555 42%


Total 605 100% 12,515 100% 18,392 100% 38,186 100% 634 100% 13,994 100% 18,915 100% 42,163 100%1k. Never 408 68% 7,506 59% 11,607 63% 23,237 60% 359 57% 7,899 57% 10,826 58% 23,025 56%

Sometimes 105 17% 3,167 26% 4,503 25% 9,740 26% 141 22% 3,819 27% 5,285 27% 12,024 28%Often 57 9% 1,299 11% 1,647 9% 3,677 10% 69 11% 1,388 10% 1,775 9% 4,425 10%Very often 37 6% 527 4% 619 3% 1,499 4% 67 10% 845 6% 993 5% 2,615 6%

Total 607 100% 12,499 100% 18,376 100% 38,153 100% 636 100% 13,951 100% 18,879 100% 42,089 100%1l. Never 68 11% 1,666 14% 2,381 13% 5,508 15% 72 11% 1,445 10% 1,821 10% 4,455 11%


Total 607 100% 12,508 100% 18,388 100% 38,188 100% 636 100% 13,985 100% 18,908 100% 42,155 100%1m. Never 5 1% 117 1% 304 2% 600 2% 1 0% 69 1% 111 1% 262 1%


Total 606 100% 12,506 100% 18,369 100% 38,159 100% 636 100% 13,982 100% 18,905 100% 42,121 100%1n. Never 45 8% 978 8% 1,920 11% 3,518 9% 23 4% 643 5% 1,109 7% 2,081 6%


Total 603 100% 12,500 100% 18,358 100% 38,137 100% 633 100% 13,995 100% 18,897 100% 42,131 100%

Used e-mail to communicate with an instructor

Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments

Put together ideas or concepts from different courses when completing assignments or during class discussions

Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary)

Participated in a community-based project (e.g. service learning) as part of a regular course

Used an electronic medium (listserv, chat group, Internet, instant messaging, etc.) to discuss or complete an assignment

Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor



Seniors


First-Year Students



1o. Never 143 24% 2,899 23% 4,273 23% 8,741 23% 113 18% 2,282 18% 3,180 18% 6,935 18%Sometimes 255 43% 6,121 48% 9,133 49% 18,348 47% 277 44% 6,075 43% 8,672 46% 18,349 44%Often 133 21% 2,472 20% 3,625 20% 7,779 21% 132 20% 3,423 24% 4,467 23% 10,251 24%Very often 76 12% 1,005 8% 1,337 8% 3,272 9% 111 17% 2,210 15% 2,590 13% 6,596 15%

Total 607 100% 12,497 100% 18,368 100% 38,140 100% 633 100% 13,990 100% 18,909 100% 42,131 100%1p. Never 261 42% 5,332 42% 7,959 42% 16,019 41% 210 33% 4,152 30% 5,818 31% 12,476 30%


Total 607 100% 12,516 100% 18,404 100% 38,201 100% 634 100% 13,982 100% 18,911 100% 42,153 100%1q. Never 45 8% 935 9% 1,439 9% 2,990 9% 21 3% 731 6% 1,053 6% 2,302 6%


Total 591 100% 12,241 100% 18,083 100% 37,437 100% 628 100% 13,814 100% 18,678 100% 41,610 100%1r. Never 47 9% 1,009 9% 1,643 10% 3,200 9% 41 7% 923 7% 1,522 9% 2,936 7%


Total 590 100% 12,223 100% 18,058 100% 37,381 100% 628 100% 13,798 100% 18,656 100% 41,582 100%1s. Never 355 60% 7,276 60% 11,036 61% 22,127 59% 306 49% 6,268 47% 8,647 48% 18,956 48%


Total 587 100% 12,208 100% 18,038 100% 37,333 100% 627 100% 13,783 100% 18,654 100% 41,548 100%1t. Never 46 8% 775 7% 1,112 7% 2,468 7% 29 5% 513 4% 744 4% 1,736 4%


Total 589 100% 12,199 100% 18,039 100% 37,326 100% 629 100% 13,803 100% 18,652 100% 41,555 100%1u. Never 57 10% 1,492 13% 2,187 12% 5,273 14% 46 7% 1,278 9% 1,916 10% 4,707 11%


Total 589 100% 12,231 100% 18,068 100% 37,383 100% 627 100% 13,797 100% 18,658 100% 41,574 100%

Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations

Had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity than your own

Worked with faculty members on activities other than coursework (committees, orientation, student life activities, etc.)

Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class (students, family members, co-workers, etc.)

Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with faculty members outside of class

Received prompt written or oral feedback from faculty on your academic performance

Talked about career plans with a faculty member or advisor



Seniors


First-Year Students



1v. Never 43 8% 1,115 10% 1,557 9% 3,790 11% 40 6% 1,066 8% 1,330 7% 3,607 9%Sometimes 164 28% 3,890 33% 5,818 32% 12,345 33% 198 31% 4,329 32% 6,118 33% 13,881 33%Often 189 32% 3,763 31% 5,734 32% 11,464 30% 195 31% 4,298 31% 5,967 32% 12,735 30%Very often 192 32% 3,457 27% 4,953 27% 9,783 26% 195 31% 4,103 29% 5,244 28% 11,346 27%

Total 588 100% 12,225 100% 18,062 100% 37,382 100% 628 100% 13,796 100% 18,659 100% 41,569 100%2a. Very little 24 5% 585 5% 835 5% 1,737 5% 33 5% 1,141 9% 1,553 8% 3,276 8%

Some 123 21% 3,000 25% 4,451 25% 9,222 25% 145 23% 4,120 30% 5,484 29% 12,191 29%Quite a bit 239 40% 5,028 41% 7,632 42% 15,407 41% 242 39% 5,012 37% 6,891 37% 15,306 37%Very much 199 34% 3,536 30% 5,071 29% 10,771 29% 202 33% 3,429 25% 4,648 25% 10,563 25%

Total 585 100% 12,149 100% 17,989 100% 37,137 100% 622 100% 13,702 100% 18,576 100% 41,336 100%2b. Very little 11 2% 196 2% 256 2% 699 2% 6 1% 164 1% 216 1% 584 1%


Total 585 100% 12,138 100% 17,973 100% 37,083 100% 622 100% 13,682 100% 18,562 100% 41,273 100%2c. Very little 33 6% 513 4% 648 4% 1,648 5% 24 4% 467 3% 642 4% 1,532 4%


Total 582 100% 12,117 100% 17,936 100% 37,008 100% 620 100% 13,662 100% 18,533 100% 41,207 100%2d. Very little 28 5% 614 5% 931 5% 2,013 6% 43 7% 702 5% 969 6% 2,197 6%


Total 583 100% 12,111 100% 17,932 100% 37,031 100% 623 100% 13,677 100% 18,549 100% 41,252 100%2e. Very little 23 4% 404 3% 530 3% 1,306 4% 23 4% 417 3% 597 4% 1,315 3%


Total 583 100% 12,121 100% 17,951 100% 37,048 100% 621 100% 13,692 100% 18,571 100% 41,288 100%3a. None 3 1% 73 1% 110 1% 259 1% 11 2% 157 1% 240 1% 594 1%

1-4 134 25% 2,245 20% 2,760 16% 7,219 21% 178 29% 3,558 27% 4,582 25% 11,056 28%5-10 275 48% 5,405 46% 7,966 45% 16,537 45% 242 39% 5,377 40% 7,353 40% 16,122 39%11-20 117 20% 3,185 24% 5,122 27% 9,167 23% 115 18% 2,779 19% 3,879 20% 8,017 19%More than 20 45 7% 1,222 9% 2,018 11% 3,914 10% 78 12% 1,811 12% 2,509 13% 5,466 13%

Total 574 100% 12,130 100% 17,976 100% 37,096 100% 624 100% 13,682 100% 18,563 100% 41,255 100%



Coursework emphasizes: Memorizing facts, ideas, or methods from your courses and readings

Coursework emphasizes: Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory

Coursework emphasizes: Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information, or experiences

Coursework emphasizes: Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations

Coursework emphasizes: Making judgments about the value of information, arguments, or methods



Seniors


First-Year Students



3b. None 130 24% 2,948 25% 4,638 27% 9,460 26% 157 25% 2,644 20% 3,730 21% 8,629 21%1-4 317 54% 6,791 56% 9,982 55% 20,419 54% 318 51% 7,482 54% 10,207 55% 22,253 54%5-10 80 14% 1,562 12% 2,275 12% 4,698 12% 89 14% 2,235 16% 2,936 16% 6,376 15%11-20 33 6% 453 4% 589 4% 1,359 4% 31 5% 708 5% 938 5% 2,112 5%More than 20 17 3% 373 3% 479 3% 1,154 3% 28 4% 623 5% 753 4% 1,895 4%

Total 577 100% 12,127 100% 17,963 100% 37,090 100% 623 100% 13,692 100% 18,564 100% 41,265 100%3c. None 496 86% 10,450 86% 15,284 85% 31,218 83% 410 66% 7,300 53% 9,297 51% 21,292 52%

1-4 62 11% 1,234 10% 1,969 11% 4,209 12% 180 29% 5,360 39% 7,779 41% 16,444 39%5-10 9 2% 262 2% 367 2% 906 3% 19 3% 727 5% 1,019 5% 2,384 6%11-20 3 1% 114 1% 201 1% 419 1% 7 1% 184 1% 281 2% 645 2%More than 20 6 1% 69 1% 132 1% 325 1% 7 1% 127 1% 185 1% 501 1%

Total 576 100% 12,129 100% 17,953 100% 37,077 100% 623 100% 13,698 100% 18,561 100% 41,266 100%3d. None 45 8% 1,682 16% 2,264 14% 5,253 15% 83 13% 1,454 11% 1,523 9% 3,983 10%

1-4 261 45% 6,582 55% 9,603 53% 20,106 54% 297 48% 6,405 48% 8,102 44% 18,839 46%5-10 216 37% 3,111 23% 4,858 26% 9,323 24% 169 27% 4,041 29% 6,057 32% 12,414 30%11-20 45 8% 643 5% 1,037 6% 1,964 6% 56 9% 1,349 9% 2,150 11% 4,396 10%More than 20 10 2% 122 1% 218 1% 473 1% 19 3% 452 3% 744 4% 1,662 4%

Total 577 100% 12,140 100% 17,980 100% 37,119 100% 624 100% 13,701 100% 18,576 100% 41,294 100%3e. None 26 5% 406 4% 481 3% 1,143 4% 49 8% 934 7% 896 5% 2,498 7%

1-4 211 35% 4,193 36% 5,832 33% 12,380 34% 232 37% 5,068 37% 5,990 33% 14,151 35%5-10 170 30% 4,306 35% 6,416 34% 12,854 34% 180 29% 3,939 29% 5,616 30% 11,655 28%11-20 103 18% 2,261 17% 3,662 20% 7,266 19% 93 15% 2,210 16% 3,579 19% 7,282 17%More than 20 68 12% 978 8% 1,598 9% 3,498 10% 70 11% 1,552 11% 2,497 13% 5,697 13%

Total 578 100% 12,144 100% 17,989 100% 37,141 100% 624 100% 13,703 100% 18,578 100% 41,283 100%4a. None 88 15% 1,476 12% 2,177 12% 4,490 12% 145 23% 3,211 22% 4,481 23% 8,652 21%

1-2 205 35% 4,350 37% 6,481 36% 13,219 36% 198 32% 4,486 33% 5,971 33% 13,055 32%3-4 169 30% 3,882 32% 5,614 31% 11,712 31% 168 28% 3,486 26% 4,788 26% 11,235 28%5-6 50 9% 1,214 10% 1,852 10% 3,759 10% 40 6% 1,060 8% 1,432 8% 3,580 9%More than 6 62 11% 1,185 10% 1,810 11% 3,831 11% 71 11% 1,383 11% 1,801 10% 4,496 11%

Total 574 100% 12,107 100% 17,934 100% 37,011 100% 622 100% 13,626 100% 18,473 100% 41,018 100%4b. None 64 11% 1,756 14% 2,618 15% 4,736 13% 176 28% 4,410 31% 6,305 33% 12,047 29%

1-2 206 36% 4,529 38% 6,625 37% 13,395 36% 214 34% 4,788 36% 6,516 36% 14,604 36%3-4 152 27% 3,199 26% 4,663 25% 9,928 26% 131 21% 2,518 19% 3,351 18% 8,056 19%5-6 68 11% 1,249 10% 1,902 10% 4,126 11% 48 8% 853 7% 1,062 6% 2,822 7%More than 6 83 15% 1,362 11% 2,093 12% 4,755 13% 52 9% 1,015 8% 1,179 7% 3,360 8%

Total 573 100% 12,095 100% 17,901 100% 36,940 100% 621 100% 13,584 100% 18,413 100% 40,889 100%

Number of written papers or reports of 20 pages or more

Number of written papers or reports between 5 and 19 pages

Number of problem sets that take you more than an hour to complete

Number of problem sets that take you less than an hour to complete

Number of books read on your own (not assigned) for personal enjoyment or academic enrichment

Number of written papers or reports of fewer than 5 pages



Seniors


First-Year Students



5. 1 Very little 5 1% 53 0% 93 1% 209 1% 7 1% 131 1% 219 1% 471 1%2 6 1% 105 1% 178 1% 436 1% 15 3% 223 2% 377 2% 802 2%3 19 3% 348 3% 557 3% 1,267 4% 34 6% 514 4% 873 5% 1,828 5%4 71 13% 1,240 11% 1,879 11% 4,423 13% 64 10% 1,549 12% 2,372 13% 5,164 13%5 173 30% 3,343 28% 5,119 29% 10,867 30% 192 31% 3,850 28% 5,609 30% 12,130 29%6 208 35% 4,312 35% 6,463 35% 12,562 33% 201 32% 4,506 33% 6,075 32% 12,994 31%7 Very much 96 16% 2,733 22% 3,678 21% 7,343 20% 111 18% 2,911 21% 3,020 16% 7,803 19%

Total 578 100% 12,134 100% 17,967 100% 37,107 100% 624 100% 13,684 100% 18,545 100% 41,192 100%6a. Never 116 20% 2,188 20% 3,647 22% 7,813 23% 189 31% 3,448 27% 4,335 25% 11,073 28%


Total 573 100% 12,027 100% 17,833 100% 36,754 100% 617 100% 13,549 100% 18,412 100% 40,866 100%6b. Never 38 7% 809 7% 1,366 8% 3,446 10% 60 9% 1,283 10% 1,577 9% 4,574 12%


Total 570 100% 12,015 100% 17,810 100% 36,698 100% 618 100% 13,545 100% 18,408 100% 40,822 100%6c. Never 235 42% 3,968 34% 7,963 45% 15,283 43% 237 39% 4,538 35% 8,176 46% 16,257 42%


Total 571 100% 12,011 100% 17,813 100% 36,713 100% 619 100% 13,524 100% 18,390 100% 40,809 100%6d. Never 52 9% 942 8% 1,747 10% 3,597 10% 44 7% 943 7% 1,481 8% 3,358 9%


Total 572 100% 12,020 100% 17,805 100% 36,708 100% 618 100% 13,529 100% 18,393 100% 40,833 100%6e. Never 25 5% 593 5% 1,027 6% 2,174 6% 26 4% 573 4% 871 5% 2,033 5%


Total 570 100% 12,024 100% 17,814 100% 36,720 100% 618 100% 13,538 100% 18,389 100% 40,824 100%6f. Never 16 3% 392 3% 620 4% 1,354 4% 16 3% 346 3% 520 3% 1,204 3%


Total 573 100% 12,025 100% 17,823 100% 36,726 100% 618 100% 13,542 100% 18,413 100% 40,845 100%

Exercised or participated in physical fitness activities


Select the circle that best represents the extent to which your examinations during the current school year challenged you to do your best work

Learned something that changed the way you understand an issue or concept

Attended an art exhibit, play, dance, music, theater, or other performance

Examined the strengths and weaknesses of your own views on a topic or issue

Tried to better understand someone else's views by imagining how an issue looks from his or her perspective



Seniors


First-Year Students



7a. Have not decided 64 12% 1,179 10% 1,798 11% 4,063 12% 54 9% 899 7% 1,124 7% 2,820 7%Do not plan to do 19 4% 426 4% 503 3% 1,274 4% 106 17% 2,185 17% 2,803 15% 6,242 16%Plan to do 435 76% 9,390 79% 14,180 80% 28,377 77% 151 25% 2,734 21% 3,179 18% 8,531 22%Done 45 8% 861 7% 1,115 7% 2,477 7% 298 48% 7,599 55% 11,131 59% 22,840 54%

Total 563 100% 11,856 100% 17,596 100% 36,191 100% 609 100% 13,417 100% 18,237 100% 40,433 100%7b. Have not decided 60 12% 993 9% 1,911 12% 4,322 13% 42 7% 978 8% 1,308 8% 3,361 9%

Do not plan to do 41 9% 525 5% 900 6% 2,141 7% 94 16% 1,712 14% 2,664 16% 6,150 16%Plan to do 237 41% 4,800 41% 7,729 44% 15,596 42% 89 15% 1,714 14% 1,945 11% 5,181 13%Done 224 39% 5,513 45% 7,024 38% 14,061 37% 382 62% 9,008 65% 12,304 65% 25,689 61%

Total 562 100% 11,831 100% 17,564 100% 36,120 100% 607 100% 13,412 100% 18,221 100% 40,381 100%7c. Have not decided 150 26% 3,729 30% 5,507 30% 11,367 30% 80 13% 1,601 13% 1,878 11% 4,876 12%

Do not plan to do 210 38% 3,733 31% 5,314 31% 10,158 28% 323 53% 7,438 54% 10,687 59% 21,938 55%Plan to do 98 17% 2,688 23% 3,758 22% 8,517 24% 58 10% 943 8% 960 5% 2,843 7%Done 105 18% 1,698 16% 3,004 18% 6,110 18% 148 24% 3,412 25% 4,696 26% 10,709 26%

Total 563 100% 11,848 100% 17,583 100% 36,152 100% 609 100% 13,394 100% 18,221 100% 40,366 100%7d. Have not decided 214 37% 4,397 36% 6,648 37% 13,605 37% 87 15% 1,702 13% 2,165 12% 5,716 15%

Do not plan to do 121 22% 2,726 23% 3,578 21% 8,040 23% 337 55% 6,941 51% 9,208 50% 20,316 50%Plan to do 188 34% 4,139 35% 6,573 38% 12,707 35% 67 11% 1,618 13% 2,018 12% 5,023 13%Done 38 7% 559 5% 768 5% 1,742 5% 113 19% 3,128 22% 4,815 26% 9,293 22%

Total 561 100% 11,821 100% 17,567 100% 36,094 100% 604 100% 13,389 100% 18,206 100% 40,348 100%7e. Have not decided 89 15% 1,568 14% 2,472 15% 5,954 17% 50 8% 692 6% 874 5% 2,625 7%

Do not plan to do 125 23% 2,355 22% 3,916 24% 9,146 27% 232 38% 4,453 35% 6,160 35% 15,736 39%Plan to do 268 47% 4,011 34% 5,276 30% 11,420 32% 36 6% 866 7% 1,009 6% 2,972 8%Done 81 15% 3,895 30% 5,890 32% 9,594 25% 289 47% 7,399 52% 10,193 54% 19,064 47%

Total 563 100% 11,829 100% 17,554 100% 36,114 100% 607 100% 13,410 100% 18,236 100% 40,397 100%7f. Have not decided 146 26% 2,797 25% 4,318 26% 9,798 28% 81 14% 1,343 11% 1,514 9% 4,385 11%

Do not plan to do 120 23% 2,026 18% 2,838 17% 7,713 23% 370 61% 7,806 59% 10,866 60% 25,423 63%Plan to do 284 49% 6,734 54% 10,074 54% 17,734 46% 57 10% 1,269 10% 1,418 8% 3,616 9%Done 14 3% 274 3% 354 2% 862 3% 96 16% 2,978 20% 4,410 22% 6,929 16%

Total 564 100% 11,831 100% 17,584 100% 36,107 100% 604 100% 13,396 100% 18,208 100% 40,353 100%7g. Have not decided 152 28% 3,544 29% 5,613 32% 11,590 32% 76 13% 1,190 9% 1,390 8% 3,944 10%

Do not plan to do 304 53% 6,319 53% 9,055 51% 18,047 49% 387 63% 9,088 67% 12,304 67% 26,271 65%Plan to do 87 16% 1,633 15% 2,457 15% 5,392 16% 61 10% 923 8% 1,036 6% 3,027 8%Done 17 3% 327 3% 443 3% 1,064 3% 81 13% 2,176 16% 3,456 18% 7,092 17%

Total 560 100% 11,823 100% 17,568 100% 36,093 100% 605 100% 13,377 100% 18,186 100% 40,334 100%

Independent study or self-designed major

Practicum, internship, field experience, co-op experience, or clinical assignment

Community service or volunteer work

Participate in a learning community or some other formal program where groups of students take two or more classes together

Work on a research project with a faculty member outside of course or program requirements

Foreign language coursework

Study abroad



Seniors


First-Year Students



7h. Have not decided 275 49% 4,822 41% 7,604 43% 14,844 41% 75 12% 1,254 9% 1,585 10% 3,907 10%Do not plan to do 72 13% 1,420 13% 2,043 12% 4,296 12% 329 54% 4,421 32% 6,748 39% 12,711 33%Plan to do 204 36% 5,387 44% 7,673 43% 16,367 45% 107 18% 3,710 29% 4,118 23% 11,248 28%Done 10 2% 215 2% 260 2% 627 2% 97 16% 4,023 29% 5,779 29% 12,546 29%

Total 561 100% 11,844 100% 17,580 100% 36,134 100% 608 100% 13,408 100% 18,230 100% 40,412 100%8a. 1 Unfriendly,

Unsupportive, Sense of alienation 3 1% 107 1% 173 1% 414 1% 6 1% 120 1% 189 1% 414 1%2 9 2% 308 3% 436 3% 950 3% 12 2% 300 2% 424 2% 992 3%3 29 5% 610 5% 864 5% 1,907 5% 37 6% 627 5% 953 5% 2,071 5%4 66 12% 1,313 12% 2,085 13% 4,368 13% 72 11% 1,310 10% 1,996 12% 4,495 12%5 123 22% 2,395 20% 3,708 21% 7,696 21% 111 19% 2,651 20% 3,743 21% 8,160 21%6 164 30% 3,553 30% 5,385 31% 10,683 29% 176 29% 3,977 30% 5,551 30% 11,831 29%7 Friendly, Supportive, Sense of belonging

167 29% 3,547 29% 4,937 27% 10,138 27% 196 32% 4,427 32% 5,373 28% 12,438 30%

Total 561 100% 11,833 100% 17,588 100% 36,156 100% 610 100% 13,412 100% 18,229 100% 40,401 100%8b. 1 Unavailable, Unhelpful,

Unsympathetic 3 1% 85 1% 131 1% 338 1% 4 1% 129 1% 197 1% 454 1%2 16 3% 373 3% 599 4% 1,226 4% 9 1% 409 3% 608 3% 1,293 3%3 45 8% 1,001 9% 1,602 9% 3,109 9% 39 7% 897 7% 1,312 7% 2,763 7%4 105 19% 2,508 21% 3,971 23% 7,787 21% 103 17% 2,002 15% 3,065 17% 6,319 16%5 164 29% 3,474 29% 5,297 30% 10,418 28% 146 24% 3,567 27% 5,123 28% 10,669 27%6 142 26% 2,922 24% 4,123 23% 8,726 24% 172 28% 3,764 28% 5,084 27% 11,409 28%7 Available, Helpful, Sympathetic

86 15% 1,476 13% 1,877 11% 4,557 13% 136 22% 2,654 20% 2,847 15% 7,510 18%

Total 561 100% 11,839 100% 17,600 100% 36,161 100% 609 100% 13,422 100% 18,236 100% 40,417 100%8c. 1 Unhelpful, Inconsiderate,

Rigid 8 2% 326 3% 461 3% 1,097 3% 23 4% 674 5% 908 5% 2,210 6%2 24 4% 809 7% 1,232 7% 2,537 7% 55 9% 1,207 9% 1,754 10% 3,682 9%3 54 9% 1,549 13% 2,389 14% 4,708 13% 86 14% 1,754 13% 2,531 14% 5,388 13%4 135 25% 3,050 26% 4,883 28% 9,611 26% 135 22% 2,945 22% 4,329 24% 9,188 23%5 153 28% 2,868 24% 4,180 23% 8,427 23% 130 21% 2,850 21% 3,890 21% 8,504 21%6 114 20% 1,973 17% 2,819 16% 6,037 17% 93 15% 2,217 17% 2,975 16% 6,662 17%7 Helpful, Considerate, Flexible

73 13% 1,254 11% 1,608 10% 3,701 11% 87 15% 1,763 14% 1,823 10% 4,731 12%

Total 561 100% 11,829 100% 17,572 100% 36,118 100% 609 100% 13,410 100% 18,210 100% 40,365 100%

Quality of relationships with administrative personnel and offices

Quality of relationships with other students

Quality of relationships with faculty members

Culminating senior experience (capstone course, senior project or thesis, comprehensive exam, etc.)



Seniors


First-Year Students



9a. 0 hr/wk 2 0% 32 0% 56 0% 121 0% 3 1% 41 0% 76 0% 167 0%1-5 hr/wk 91 16% 1,480 14% 1,836 11% 4,922 15% 128 21% 2,131 17% 2,592 15% 6,571 17%6-10 hr/wk 160 29% 2,939 26% 4,009 23% 8,990 26% 171 28% 3,469 26% 4,375 24% 10,019 25%11-15 hr/wk 120 21% 2,864 25% 4,172 24% 8,472 23% 127 22% 2,796 20% 3,806 20% 8,195 20%16-20 hr/wk 88 15% 2,115 17% 3,477 19% 6,361 17% 69 11% 2,074 15% 3,017 17% 6,352 16%21-25 hr/wk 47 9% 1,196 10% 2,004 11% 3,628 10% 48 8% 1,229 9% 1,901 10% 3,814 9%26-30 hr/wk 31 5% 584 4% 1,004 6% 1,759 5% 24 4% 689 5% 1,075 6% 2,212 5%30+ hr/wk 21 4% 540 4% 929 6% 1,651 5% 33 6% 900 7% 1,288 7% 2,815 7%

Total 560 100% 11,750 100% 17,487 100% 35,904 100% 603 100% 13,329 100% 18,130 100% 40,145 100%9b. 0 hr/wk 497 89% 10,022 86% 14,097 80% 29,330 82% 521 86% 9,880 75% 12,108 67% 28,418 72%

1-5 hr/wk 9 2% 253 2% 517 3% 1,014 3% 6 1% 482 3% 864 5% 1,596 4%6-10 hr/wk 15 3% 510 4% 1,277 7% 2,196 6% 17 3% 939 7% 1,756 9% 3,190 7%11-15 hr/wk 15 3% 501 4% 962 6% 1,773 5% 21 4% 784 5% 1,569 9% 2,790 7%16-20 hr/wk 15 3% 325 3% 451 3% 1,072 3% 16 3% 738 6% 1,160 6% 2,488 6%21-25 hr/wk 3 0% 73 1% 91 1% 233 1% 11 2% 202 1% 314 2% 695 2%26-30 hr/wk 2 0% 13 0% 23 0% 75 0% 1 0% 89 1% 122 1% 331 1%30+ hr/wk 1 0% 44 0% 53 0% 183 1% 8 2% 209 2% 227 1% 628 2%

Total 557 100% 11,741 100% 17,471 100% 35,876 100% 601 100% 13,323 100% 18,120 100% 40,136 100%9c. 0 hr/wk 438 79% 9,386 78% 14,235 81% 27,117 73% 307 50% 7,091 51% 10,072 55% 19,896 48%

1-5 hr/wk 11 2% 464 4% 690 4% 1,455 4% 24 4% 696 5% 999 5% 1,982 5%6-10 hr/wk 18 3% 451 4% 710 4% 1,516 4% 25 4% 969 7% 1,373 8% 2,653 7%11-15 hr/wk 22 4% 455 4% 633 4% 1,584 5% 31 5% 965 7% 1,517 8% 2,962 7%16-20 hr/wk 37 7% 408 4% 584 4% 1,618 5% 54 9% 1,095 8% 1,584 9% 3,687 9%21-25 hr/wk 16 3% 254 2% 294 2% 1,050 3% 64 10% 755 6% 1,022 6% 2,691 7%26-30 hr/wk 7 1% 120 1% 138 1% 551 2% 31 5% 464 4% 564 3% 1,748 4%30+ hr/wk 6 1% 175 2% 147 1% 937 3% 69 12% 1,280 12% 966 6% 4,479 13%

Total 555 100% 11,713 100% 17,431 100% 35,828 100% 605 100% 13,315 100% 18,097 100% 40,098 100%9d. 0 hr/wk 176 31% 2,799 25% 4,606 28% 11,564 35% 230 38% 4,556 37% 5,867 34% 15,811 41%

1-5 hr/wk 170 29% 4,044 34% 6,517 37% 12,238 33% 185 31% 4,309 31% 6,151 33% 12,604 31%6-10 hr/wk 91 17% 2,374 20% 3,167 18% 5,788 15% 81 13% 2,066 15% 2,861 15% 5,380 13%11-15 hr/wk 46 8% 1,244 10% 1,545 8% 2,957 8% 36 6% 1,069 8% 1,427 8% 2,730 7%16-20 hr/wk 37 7% 606 5% 815 5% 1,573 4% 29 5% 621 5% 808 4% 1,607 4%21-25 hr/wk 15 3% 305 2% 393 2% 803 2% 17 3% 301 2% 399 2% 795 2%26-30 hr/wk 9 1% 123 1% 157 1% 307 1% 8 1% 134 1% 182 1% 370 1%30+ hr/wk 14 3% 251 2% 289 2% 663 2% 18 3% 284 2% 441 3% 877 2%

Total 558 100% 11,746 100% 17,489 100% 35,893 100% 604 100% 13,340 100% 18,136 100% 40,174 100%




Participating in co-curricular activities (organizations, campus publications, student government, fraternity or sorority, intercollegiate or intramural sports, etc.)



Seniors


First-Year Students



9e. 0 hr/wk 5 1% 96 1% 134 1% 329 1% 6 1% 120 1% 168 1% 443 1%1-5 hr/wk 93 15% 2,311 19% 3,054 18% 6,918 19% 127 21% 3,049 24% 3,675 20% 9,770 24%6-10 hr/wk 167 29% 3,493 29% 5,028 28% 10,124 28% 159 26% 3,921 30% 5,320 30% 11,918 30%11-15 hr/wk 122 22% 2,627 23% 4,122 23% 8,042 22% 143 24% 2,783 20% 4,003 22% 8,214 20%16-20 hr/wk 82 16% 1,590 14% 2,471 14% 4,946 14% 84 14% 1,761 13% 2,522 14% 4,944 12%21-25 hr/wk 34 6% 733 7% 1,171 7% 2,376 7% 31 5% 752 5% 1,075 6% 2,131 5%26-30 hr/wk 15 3% 308 3% 544 3% 1,091 3% 22 4% 313 2% 480 3% 964 3%30+ hr/wk 38 7% 553 5% 917 6% 1,982 6% 33 6% 598 4% 861 5% 1,717 4%

Total 556 100% 11,711 100% 17,441 100% 35,808 100% 605 100% 13,297 100% 18,104 100% 40,101 100%9f. 0 hr/wk 491 89% 10,107 85% 15,239 86% 29,355 80% 483 80% 10,111 74% 14,634 80% 28,684 70%

1-5 hr/wk 35 6% 850 8% 1,178 7% 3,233 10% 41 7% 1,079 9% 1,484 9% 3,968 10%6-10 hr/wk 10 2% 286 3% 399 3% 1,230 4% 24 4% 525 4% 656 4% 1,980 5%11-15 hr/wk 8 1% 200 2% 286 2% 741 3% 12 2% 346 3% 379 2% 1,223 3%16-20 hr/wk 4 1% 107 1% 138 1% 401 1% 12 2% 258 2% 235 1% 862 2%21-25 hr/wk 5 1% 27 0% 54 0% 162 0% 4 1% 119 1% 96 1% 412 1%26-30 hr/wk 0 0% 15 0% 17 0% 76 0% 2 0% 83 1% 74 0% 305 1%30+ hr/wk 1 0% 107 1% 108 1% 558 2% 26 5% 772 7% 523 3% 2,620 7%

Total 554 100% 11,699 100% 17,419 100% 35,756 100% 604 100% 13,293 100% 18,081 100% 40,054 100%9g. 0 hr/wk 36 7% 924 8% 1,408 8% 3,078 8% 28 5% 714 5% 883 5% 2,236 5%

1-5 hr/wk 405 72% 8,299 70% 12,149 68% 24,321 67% 429 71% 9,352 69% 12,695 69% 27,239 66%6-10 hr/wk 69 13% 1,701 15% 2,785 16% 5,588 16% 105 17% 2,283 18% 3,376 20% 7,423 20%11-15 hr/wk 25 4% 463 4% 669 4% 1,620 5% 31 5% 572 4% 765 5% 2,008 5%16-20 hr/wk 11 2% 181 2% 262 2% 631 2% 9 1% 207 2% 213 1% 609 2%21-25 hr/wk 3 1% 63 1% 73 0% 222 1% 3 0% 57 0% 73 0% 219 1%26-30 hr/wk 3 1% 21 0% 28 0% 88 0% 0 0% 35 0% 37 0% 109 0%30+ hr/wk 6 1% 77 1% 96 1% 299 1% 1 0% 99 1% 86 0% 304 1%

Total 558 100% 11,729 100% 17,470 100% 35,847 100% 606 100% 13,319 100% 18,128 100% 40,147 100%10a. Very little 9 2% 157 2% 272 2% 624 2% 12 2% 268 2% 404 2% 926 3%


Total 549 100% 11,622 100% 17,292 100% 35,474 100% 598 100% 13,199 100% 18,002 100% 39,833 100%10b. Very little 15 3% 269 3% 448 3% 980 3% 23 4% 641 5% 976 6% 2,180 6%


Total 548 100% 11,600 100% 17,246 100% 35,380 100% 596 100% 13,195 100% 17,987 100% 39,790 100%

Commuting to class (driving, walking, etc.)

Relaxing and socializing (watching TV, partying, etc.)

Spending significant amounts of time studying and on academic work

Providing the support you need to help you succeed academically

Providing care for dependents living with you (parents, children, spouse, etc.)



Seniors


First-Year Students



10c. Very little 50 10% 1,129 10% 1,716 10% 3,924 11% 97 16% 2,205 17% 3,302 19% 7,298 18%Some 173 32% 3,443 30% 5,324 31% 11,181 31% 185 31% 4,556 34% 6,715 37% 14,312 35%Quite a bit 201 36% 4,011 34% 5,979 35% 12,014 34% 204 34% 3,865 29% 4,996 28% 11,156 28%Very much 124 22% 3,015 25% 4,236 24% 8,273 23% 112 19% 2,549 19% 2,960 17% 6,988 18%

Total 548 100% 11,598 100% 17,255 100% 35,392 100% 598 100% 13,175 100% 17,973 100% 39,754 100%10d. Very little 121 22% 2,760 24% 4,141 24% 8,741 25% 207 35% 4,971 37% 7,010 39% 15,591 40%

Some 216 39% 4,834 41% 7,278 41% 14,365 40% 218 36% 5,086 39% 7,140 40% 15,054 38%Quite a bit 145 27% 2,757 24% 4,168 24% 8,598 24% 119 20% 2,151 16% 2,778 15% 6,302 16%Very much 66 13% 1,240 11% 1,657 10% 3,670 11% 53 9% 959 8% 1,028 6% 2,773 7%

Total 548 100% 11,591 100% 17,244 100% 35,374 100% 597 100% 13,167 100% 17,956 100% 39,720 100%10e. Very little 59 11% 1,467 13% 2,260 14% 4,902 15% 114 19% 2,876 22% 4,117 23% 9,632 25%


Total 547 100% 11,561 100% 17,221 100% 35,296 100% 594 100% 13,151 100% 17,950 100% 39,678 100%10f. Very little 21 4% 472 5% 827 5% 2,088 7% 66 11% 1,126 9% 1,402 8% 4,301 11%


Total 548 100% 11,614 100% 17,272 100% 35,398 100% 597 100% 13,159 100% 17,949 100% 39,712 100%10g. Very little 12 2% 168 2% 259 2% 644 2% 16 3% 190 2% 220 1% 592 2%


Total 546 100% 11,597 100% 17,259 100% 35,405 100% 598 100% 13,204 100% 18,003 100% 39,823 100%11a. Very little 6 2% 218 2% 268 2% 738 2% 15 3% 272 2% 436 3% 1,027 3%


Total 538 100% 11,409 100% 17,029 100% 34,871 100% 592 100% 13,057 100% 17,829 100% 39,397 100%11b. Very little 38 8% 973 9% 1,450 9% 3,122 10% 45 8% 805 6% 1,262 8% 2,587 7%


Total 541 100% 11,377 100% 16,985 100% 34,779 100% 591 100% 13,039 100% 17,798 100% 39,348 100%

Acquiring a broad general education

Helping you cope with your non-academic responsibilities (work, family, etc.)

Providing the support you need to thrive socially

Acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills

Using computers in academic work

Attending campus events and activities (special speakers, cultural performances, athletic events, etc.)

Encouraging contact among students from different economic, social, and racial or ethnic backgrounds



Seniors


First-Year Students



11c. Very little 24 5% 688 7% 1,025 7% 2,038 6% 33 6% 561 4% 824 5% 1,910 5%Some 97 18% 2,661 24% 4,251 25% 8,425 24% 116 20% 2,669 21% 3,861 22% 8,462 22%Quite a bit 245 46% 4,519 40% 7,025 41% 14,272 41% 229 39% 4,892 37% 6,978 39% 15,118 38%Very much 173 32% 3,529 30% 4,699 27% 10,082 29% 215 36% 4,917 38% 6,143 34% 13,868 35%

Total 539 100% 11,397 100% 17,000 100% 34,817 100% 593 100% 13,039 100% 17,806 100% 39,358 100%11d. Very little 49 10% 1,189 11% 1,851 11% 3,493 10% 37 6% 830 7% 1,262 8% 2,705 7%


Total 541 100% 11,385 100% 16,980 100% 34,782 100% 591 100% 13,033 100% 17,798 100% 39,338 100%11e. Very little 8 2% 225 2% 338 2% 819 3% 7 1% 227 2% 352 2% 809 2%


Total 538 100% 11,376 100% 16,989 100% 34,772 100% 590 100% 13,034 100% 17,795 100% 39,313 100%11f. Very little 21 4% 444 4% 731 4% 1,619 5% 36 6% 578 4% 921 5% 1,886 5%


Total 537 100% 11,365 100% 16,972 100% 34,748 100% 592 100% 13,021 100% 17,776 100% 39,288 100%11g. Very little 20 4% 528 5% 842 5% 1,771 5% 24 4% 413 3% 607 4% 1,393 4%


Total 541 100% 11,393 100% 16,996 100% 34,792 100% 590 100% 13,048 100% 17,815 100% 39,369 100%11h. Very little 24 5% 514 5% 868 6% 1,817 6% 25 4% 453 4% 702 4% 1,572 4%


Total 539 100% 11,376 100% 16,984 100% 34,781 100% 592 100% 13,025 100% 17,796 100% 39,330 100%11i. Very little 112 22% 2,765 24% 4,736 28% 9,918 28% 174 29% 4,247 33% 5,860 33% 13,833 36%


Total 536 100% 11,198 100% 16,765 100% 34,257 100% 585 100% 12,905 100% 17,620 100% 38,896 100%

Writing clearly and effectively

Speaking clearly and effectively

Thinking critically and analytically

Analyzing quantitative problems

Voting in local, state, or national elections

Working effectively with others

Using computing and information technology



Seniors


First-Year Students



11j. Very little 19 4% 508 5% 723 5% 1,689 5% 26 4% 609 5% 860 5% 2,121 6%Some 93 17% 2,251 20% 3,546 22% 7,622 22% 117 20% 2,221 18% 3,230 18% 7,458 19%Quite a bit 238 45% 4,865 44% 7,414 44% 14,885 43% 240 41% 5,296 41% 7,313 41% 15,877 41%Very much 184 34% 3,566 31% 5,064 30% 10,018 29% 199 34% 4,774 36% 6,201 35% 13,426 34%

Total 534 100% 11,190 100% 16,747 100% 34,214 100% 582 100% 12,900 100% 17,604 100% 38,882 100%11k. Very little 40 8% 1,100 10% 1,610 10% 3,575 11% 56 9% 1,443 11% 1,961 12% 4,774 13%


Total 534 100% 11,182 100% 16,739 100% 34,204 100% 585 100% 12,898 100% 17,606 100% 38,885 100%11l. Very little 36 7% 1,211 11% 1,782 11% 4,004 12% 71 12% 1,664 12% 2,355 13% 5,575 14%


Total 537 100% 11,194 100% 16,747 100% 34,224 100% 585 100% 12,884 100% 17,587 100% 38,850 100%11m Very little 38 8% 1,036 9% 1,521 10% 3,340 10% 60 10% 1,184 9% 1,664 10% 3,840 10%


Total 533 100% 11,186 100% 16,748 100% 34,226 100% 584 100% 12,897 100% 17,610 100% 38,889 100%11n. Very little 51 10% 1,477 14% 2,200 14% 4,695 14% 74 13% 1,891 15% 2,767 16% 6,311 17%


Total 535 100% 11,193 100% 16,746 100% 34,227 100% 585 100% 12,893 100% 17,589 100% 38,856 100%11o. Very little 82 16% 1,617 16% 2,625 17% 5,894 18% 106 19% 2,277 18% 3,366 20% 7,813 21%


Total 533 100% 11,176 100% 16,738 100% 34,206 100% 583 100% 12,900 100% 17,604 100% 38,872 100%11p. Very little 190 36% 4,051 36% 7,194 43% 13,658 40% 254 44% 6,348 49% 9,816 56% 20,386 53%


Total 537 100% 11,187 100% 16,758 100% 34,218 100% 585 100% 12,886 100% 17,587 100% 38,840 100%

Developing a deepened sense of spirituality

Developing a personal code of values and ethics

Contributing to the welfare of your community

Understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds

Solving complex real-world problems

Learning effectively on your own




Seniors


First-Year Students



12. Poor 14 3% 632 5% 1,058 6% 2,085 6% 47 8% 1,515 11% 2,297 13% 4,925 13%Fair 57 11% 2,113 18% 3,362 19% 6,697 19% 140 24% 3,053 23% 4,437 25% 9,370 24%Good 247 46% 5,107 46% 7,890 47% 16,197 47% 252 42% 4,994 39% 6,857 39% 15,387 39%Excellent 221 40% 3,477 31% 4,642 28% 9,685 28% 154 26% 3,448 27% 4,177 24% 9,584 24%

Total 539 100% 11,329 100% 16,952 100% 34,664 100% 593 100% 13,010 100% 17,768 100% 39,266 100%13. Poor 5 1% 126 1% 253 2% 584 2% 9 1% 210 2% 379 2% 908 3%

Fair 24 5% 978 9% 1,655 11% 3,712 11% 47 8% 1,211 10% 1,888 11% 4,706 13%Good 272 50% 5,378 48% 8,406 50% 17,885 52% 297 50% 5,840 45% 8,206 46% 19,053 49%Excellent 239 44% 4,837 42% 6,633 38% 12,480 35% 241 40% 5,744 44% 7,286 41% 14,587 36%

Total 540 100% 11,319 100% 16,947 100% 34,661 100% 594 100% 13,005 100% 17,759 100% 39,254 100%14. Definitely no 10 2% 268 2% 456 3% 1,116 3% 9 2% 510 4% 751 4% 1,940 5%

Probably no 34 6% 984 9% 1,656 10% 3,677 11% 49 8% 1,211 9% 1,827 10% 4,760 12%Probably yes 190 36% 3,808 33% 6,128 37% 13,290 39% 196 33% 4,185 32% 6,156 35% 14,303 37%Definitely yes 307 56% 6,276 55% 8,726 50% 16,614 46% 340 57% 7,107 55% 9,034 50% 18,253 46%

Total 541 100% 11,336 100% 16,966 100% 34,697 100% 594 100% 13,013 100% 17,768 100% 39,256 100%



Overall, how would you evaluate the quality of academic advising you have received at your institution?


SACS CriteriaBench-mark Class Mean a Mean a Sig b

EffectSize c Mean a Sig b


EffectSize c

1. Academic and Intellectual ExperiencesFY 2.64 2.62 .03 2.57 * .09 2.63 .01SR 2.91 2.91 .00 2.81 ** .11 2.90 .01FY 2.03 2.05 -.01 2.06 -.03 2.12 ** -.11SR 2.64 2.62 .02 2.57 * .09 2.65 .00FY 2.87 2.49 *** .37 2.44 *** .44 2.56 *** .32SR 2.32 2.34 -.02 2.26 .07 2.36 -.04

FY 3.19 2.94 *** .30 2.91 *** .35 2.97 *** .27SR 3.22 3.22 .00 3.19 .03 3.22 -.01

FY 3.05 2.72 *** .37 2.68 *** .42 2.72 *** .37

SR 2.92 2.71 *** .22 2.66 *** .28 2.70 *** .23FY 2.11 2.12 -.01 2.11 .00 2.08 .04SR 2.27 2.21 .07 2.27 -.01 2.21 .07FY 2.33 2.33 .00 2.32 .02 2.39 -.07SR 2.38 2.43 -.07 2.38 -.01 2.46 * -.10FY 2.33 2.46 *** -.15 2.43 ** -.12 2.41 * -.09SR 2.68 2.85 *** -.18 2.79 ** -.12 2.79 ** -.12

FY 2.72 2.60 *** .15 2.60 *** .14 2.60 *** .14SR 2.98 2.95 .03 2.94 .05 2.93 .05

2.10 FY 1.85 1.78 .08 1.76 * .11 1.73 ** .14SR 1.78 1.87 * -.09 1.87 * -.10 1.88 ** -.11FY 1.52 1.60 * -.10 1.53 -.02 1.58 -.07SR 1.75 1.65 * .11 1.61 *** .16 1.66 * .09

Table 9- NSSE 2008 Mean Comparisons

ACL

ACL

ACL

ACL

Come to class without completing readings or assignments

3.3.1

Worked with other students on projects during class

3.3.1

Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments

3.3.1

3.3.1

In your experience at your institution during the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following? 1=Never, 2=Sometimes, 3=Often, 4=Very often

Public DoctoralFSU

FSU compared with:

SUG

3.3.1

Public Carnegie

3.3.1

3.3.1

i.

j.

k.

Put together ideas or concepts from different courses when completing assignments or during class discussions

f.

g.

Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information from various sources Included diverse perspectives (different races, religions, genders, political beliefs, etc.) in class discussions or writing assignments

Scores of peer group exceeding FSU highlighted in gold.

a.

b.

c.

Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions


ACL

ACL

h.

Prepared two or more drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in

3.3.1

2.10; 3.3.1Participated in a community-based project (e.g. service learning) as part of a regular course

Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary)

3.3.1

d.

e.

a Weighted by gender, enrollment status, and institutional size.b * p<.05 ** p<.01 *** p<.001 (2-tailed).c Mean difference divided by the pooled standard deviation. 27




EffectSize c


Public DoctoralFSU

FSU compared with:

SUG Public Carnegie


FY 2.78 2.68 * .10 2.65 ** .13 2.64 ** .13SR 2.80 2.85 -.05 2.82 -.03 2.83 -.03FY 3.20 3.12 * .10 3.04 *** .20 3.07 *** .15SR 3.44 3.40 .05 3.36 ** .10 3.36 * .09FY 2.61 2.56 .06 2.44 *** .20 2.53 * .09SR 2.86 2.78 * .10 2.66 *** .23 2.74 *** .14FY 2.22 2.13 * .10 2.12 * .12 2.16 .07SR 2.37 2.37 .00 2.31 .07 2.35 .02FY 1.90 1.82 * .09 1.81 * .11 1.85 .06SR 2.05 2.06 -.01 2.00 .05 2.04 .00FY 2.70 2.58 ** .14 2.52 *** .22 2.56 *** .17SR 2.86 2.74 *** .14 2.65 *** .26 2.69 *** .21FY 2.64 2.60 .04 2.53 ** .13 2.58 .07SR 2.75 2.68 .08 2.58 *** .20 2.66 ** .11

FY 1.61 1.59 .02 1.56 .06 1.59 .01SR 1.76 1.81 -.06 1.77 -.01 1.80 -.04

FY 2.67 2.68 .00 2.64 .04 2.65 .02SR 2.88 2.86 .03 2.80 * .10 2.82 .08FY 2.80 2.67 ** .14 2.66 *** .15 2.61 *** .19SR 2.85 2.79 .06 2.73 ** .12 2.70 *** .15

FY 2.89 2.75 *** .15 2.77 ** .13 2.72 *** .18SR 2.87 2.81 .06 2.80 .07 2.75 ** .12

EEE

EEE

SFI

LAC

SFI

ACL

SFI

SFI

SFI

EEE


3.3.1

Talked about career plans with a faculty member or advisor

2.10; 3.3.1; 3.4.9; 3.7.1

Received prompt written or oral feedback from faculty on your academic performance

3.3.1; 3.7.1

Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations

Had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity than your own

3.3.1

3.7.1

Used e-mail to communicate with an instructor

Used an electronic medium (listserv, chat group, Internet, instant messaging, etc.) to discuss or complete an assignment

3.4.14

Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor

Worked with faculty members on activities other than coursework (committees, orientation, student life activities, etc.)

2.10; 3.4.2

Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class (students, family members, co-workers, etc.)

Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with faculty members outside of class

2.10; 3.7.1

3.4.14

3.3.1; 3.7.1; 3.4.9

l.

m.

n.

o.

t.

u.

v.

p.

q.

r.

s.





EffectSize c


Public DoctoralFSU

FSU compared with:

SUG Public Carnegie


2. Mental Activities

FY 3.03 2.95 * .09 2.95 * .10 2.95 * .10SR 2.99 2.77 *** .23 2.79 *** .21 2.80 *** .20

FY 3.17 3.14 .04 3.15 .04 3.10 * .10SR 3.18 3.25 * -.09 3.25 * -.08 3.22 -.05

FY 2.93 2.90 .03 2.90 .03 2.86 .08SR 2.94 3.04 ** -.12 3.02 * -.10 3.01 * -.08

FY 2.94 2.88 .07 2.84 ** .12 2.85 * .10SR 2.95 2.99 -.04 2.94 .02 2.95 .00FY 3.13 3.07 .07 3.07 .08 3.03 ** .12SR 3.14 3.20 -.07 3.16 -.02 3.17 -.03

3. Reading and WritingFY 3.09 3.21 ** -.14 3.31 *** -.25 3.21 ** -.13SR 3.10 3.14 -.04 3.18 * -.08 3.14 -.04FY 2.09 2.04 .06 2.01 * .09 2.03 .07SR 2.13 2.20 * -.08 2.17 -.05 2.18 -.05FY 1.21 1.21 .00 1.23 -.03 1.25 -.07SR 1.43 1.58 *** -.21 1.61 *** -.24 1.61 *** -.24FY 2.51 2.20 *** .39 2.29 *** .27 2.25 *** .31SR 2.40 2.45 -.05 2.56 *** -.18 2.52 ** -.13FY 2.97 2.89 .08 2.98 -.02 2.97 .00SR 2.84 2.86 -.02 3.01 *** -.16 2.96 ** -.11

LAC

LAC

During the current school year, how much has your coursework emphasized the following mental activities? 1=Very little, 2=Some, 3=Quite a bit, 4=Very much

LAC

During the current school year, about how much reading and writing have you done?1=None, 2=1-4, 3=5-10, 4=11-20, 5=More than 20

LAC

LAC

LAC

LAC

LAC

Number of written papers or reports of fewer than 5 pages

3.3.1; 3.4.10

Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations

3.3.1

Number of books read on your own (not assigned) for personal enjoyment or academic enrichment

3.3.1; 3.4.10


3.3.1; 3.4.10


3.3.1; 3.4.10


3.3.1; 3.4.10

Making judgments about the value of information, arguments, or methods, such as examining how others gathered and interpreted data and assessing the soundness of their conclusions

3.3.1

Memorizing facts, ideas, or methods from your courses and readings so you can repeat them in pretty much the same formAnalyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory, such as examining a particular case or situation in depth and considering its components

3.3.1

Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information, or experiences into new, more complex interpretations and relationships

3.3.1

b.

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EffectSize c


Public DoctoralFSU

FSU compared with:

SUG Public Carnegie


4. Problem SetsFY 2.64 2.68 -.04 2.72 -.07 2.70 -.06SR 2.51 2.52 -.01 2.50 .01 2.57 -.05FY 2.85 2.67 *** .16 2.68 *** .15 2.75 .08SR 2.34 2.26 .06 2.17 *** .14 2.29 .04

5. Examinations 1=Very little to 7=Very much

FY 5.40 5.58 *** -.16 5.53 ** -.12 5.45 -.05SR 5.34 5.46 * -.09 5.29 .04 5.36 -.01

6. Additional Collegiate ExperiencesFY 2.30 2.21 * .10 2.16 ** .15 2.18 ** .13SR 2.05 2.06 -.01 2.10 -.06 2.05 .00FY 2.97 2.93 .05 2.89 * .09 2.84 *** .14SR 2.84 2.82 .03 2.85 -.01 2.74 * .10FY 2.03 2.22 *** -.18 1.95 .07 2.03 .00SR 2.06 2.21 *** -.13 1.94 ** .12 2.05 .01FY 2.68 2.64 .05 2.55 *** .14 2.57 ** .12SR 2.71 2.70 .01 2.64 .08 2.66 .06

FY 2.86 2.75 ** .12 2.70 *** .18 2.73 *** .15SR 2.88 2.84 .05 2.80 * .09 2.81 * .08FY 2.90 2.82 * .09 2.79 ** .13 2.81 ** .11SR 2.91 2.89 .02 2.87 .05 2.86 .06

7. Enriching Educational ExperiencesFY .08 .07 .04 .07 .08 .07 .05SR .48 .55 ** -.12 .59 *** -.22 .54 ** -.12

Attended an art exhibit, play, dance, music, theatre or other performance

In a typical week, how many homework problem sets do you complete?1=None, 2=1-2, 3=3-4, 4=5-6, 5=More than 6

2.10; 3.11.3

2.10; 3.11.3

2.10; 3.3.1

d.Examined the strengths and weaknesses of your own views on a topic or issue

3.3.1

e.Tried to better understand someone else's views by imagining how an issue looks from his or her perspective

f.Learned something that changed the way you understand an issue or concept

Which of the following have you done or do you plan to do before you graduate from your institution? (Recoded: 0=Have not decided, Do not plan to do, Plan to do; 1=Done. Thus, the mean is the proportion responding "Done" among all valid respondents.)

During the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following? 1=Never, 2=Sometimes, 3=Often, 4=Very often

b.Exercised or participated in physical fitness activities

EEE


2.10

2.10; 3.3.1

Number of problem sets that take you more than an hour to complete

3.3.1; 3.4.10

Practicum, internship, field experience, co-op experience, or clinical assignment

2.9; 2.10; 3.4.9

Number of problem sets that take you less than an hour to complete

3.3.1; 3.4.10

Select the circle that best represents the extent to which your examinations during the current school year challenged you to do your best work.

3.3.1; 3.4.10

a.

b.

a.

c.

a.a Weighted by gender, enrollment status, and institutional size.b * p<.05 ** p<.01 *** p<.001 (2-tailed).c Mean difference divided by the pooled standard deviation. 30




EffectSize c


Public DoctoralFSU

FSU compared with:

SUG Public Carnegie


FY .39 .45 ** -.12 .38 .02 .37 .03SR .62 .65 -.05 .65 -.07 .61 .01

FY .18 .16 .05 .18 .00 .18 .01SR .24 .25 -.03 .26 -.03 .26 -.03

FY .07 .05 * .11 .05 * .12 .05 .10SR .19 .22 -.07 .26 *** -.15 .22 -.08FY .15 .30 *** -.34 .32 *** -.37 .25 *** -.23SR .47 .52 * -.10 .54 *** -.14 .47 .01FY .03 .03 .00 .02 .03 .03 .00SR .16 .20 ** -.11 .22 *** -.17 .16 -.02FY .03 .03 .02 .03 .04 .03 .01SR .13 .16 -.07 .18 *** -.12 .17 * -.09FY .02 .02 .00 .02 .03 .02 .01SR .16 .29 *** -.30 .29 *** -.29 .29 *** -.29

8. Quality of RelationshipsFY 5.57 5.54 .02 5.49 .06 5.46 * .08SR 5.60 5.64 -.03 5.52 .05 5.54 .04

FY 5.10 4.98 * .09 4.89 *** .16 4.96 * .11SR 5.36 5.27 .06 5.11 *** .18 5.19 ** .12

FY 4.83 4.56 *** .19 4.49 *** .23 4.51 *** .21SR 4.52 4.52 .00 4.37 * .09 4.41 .07

SCE

EEE

EEE

1=Unavailable, Unhelpful, Unsympathetic to 7=Available, Helpful, Sympathetic

Select the circle that best represents the quality of your relationships with people at your institution. 1=Unfriendly, Unsupportive, Sense of alienation to 7=Friendly, Supportive, Sense of belonging

1=Unhelpful, Inconsiderate, Rigid to 7=Helpful, Considerate, Flexible

SCE

EEE

SFI

EEE

EEE

EEE

SCE

Relationships with other students

Relationships with faculty members

2.10; 3.4.9

Relationships with administrative personnel and offices

3.2.8; 3.9.3

Foreign language coursework

Study abroad 2.9; 2.10

Culminating senior experience (capstone course, senior project or thesis, comprehensive exam, etc.)

3.3.1; 2.10

3.7.1

Independent study or self-designed major 3.3.1; 2.10

Community service or volunteer work 2.9; 2.10; 3.4.2

Participate in a learning community or some other formal program where groups of students take two or more classes together

2.10; 3.4.9

Work on a research project with a faculty member outside of course or program requirements

b.

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EffectSize c


Public DoctoralFSU

FSU compared with:

SUG Public Carnegie


9. Time Usage

FY 4.01 4.13 -.08 4.35 *** -.21 4.12 -.07SR 3.89 4.14 *** -.15 4.29 *** -.23 4.17 *** -.16FY 1.33 1.40 -.07 1.52 *** -.16 1.51 *** -.14SR 1.49 1.80 *** -.20 1.99 *** -.31 1.89 *** -.24FY 1.77 1.74 .02 1.60 * .12 1.98 ** -.11SR 3.31 3.10 .08 2.72 *** .26 3.28 .01

2.10 EEE FY 2.58 2.59 -.01 2.45 .08 2.34 ** .15SR 2.38 2.33 .03 2.38 .00 2.21 * .11FY 4.02 3.85 * .10 3.94 .05 3.93 .06SR 3.88 3.69 ** .12 3.80 .05 3.66 ** .13FY 1.24 1.34 * -.10 1.29 -.05 1.48 *** -.19SR 1.65 1.90 *** -.13 1.56 .06 1.98 *** -.17FY 2.34 2.27 .07 2.28 .07 2.34 .00SR 2.30 2.35 -.05 2.33 -.04 2.38 * -.09

10. Institutional EnvironmentFY 3.10 3.18 ** -.12 3.18 * -.11 3.13 -.05SR 2.99 3.15 *** -.21 3.12 *** -.17 3.11 *** -.16FY 3.05 3.08 -.04 3.02 .03 3.02 .03SR 2.89 2.92 -.03 2.83 .07 2.84 .06FY 2.71 2.74 -.03 2.73 -.02 2.69 .02SR 2.55 2.51 .04 2.43 ** .12 2.45 * .10

About how many hours do you spend in a typical 7-day week doing each of the following? 1=0 hrs/wk, 2=1-5 hrs/wk, 3=6-10 hrs/wk, 4=11-15 hrs/wk, 5=16-20 hrs/wk, 6=21-25 hrs/wk, 7=26-30 hrs/wk, 8=More than 30 hrs/wk

To what extent does your institution emphasize each of the following?1=Very little, 2=Some, 3=Quite a bit, 4=Very much

LAC

SCE

EEE

LAC

2.10; 2.11.2

Spending significant amounts of time studying and on academic work

3.3.1

Providing the support you need to help you succeed academically

2.9; 2.10; 3.3.1; 3.4.9; 3.8.1; 3.8.2; 3.8.3

Providing care for dependents living with you (parents, children, spouse, etc.)

2.10; 2.11.2

Commuting to class (driving, walking, etc.)

Encouraging contact among students from different economic, social, and racial or ethnic backgrounds

2.10

3.3.1

Working for pay off campus 3.3.1

Participating in co-curricular activities (organizations, campus publications, student government, fraternity or sorority, intercollegiate or intramural sports, etc.)


3.3.1

Relaxing and socializing (watching TV, partying, etc.)

2.10; 2.11.2


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EffectSize c


Public DoctoralFSU

FSU compared with:

SUG Public Carnegie


FY 2.30 2.21 * .09 2.19 * .12 2.21 * .10SR 2.03 1.94 * .10 1.89 *** .16 1.90 *** .14FY 2.59 2.55 .05 2.51 * .09 2.49 * .11SR 2.39 2.30 * .10 2.23 *** .17 2.21 *** .19

FY 3.00 3.00 .00 2.93 .07 2.89 ** .12SR 2.69 2.79 * -.10 2.75 -.06 2.67 .03FY 3.47 3.39 ** .11 3.37 ** .14 3.34 *** .17SR 3.41 3.51 ** -.13 3.51 ** -.14 3.49 * -.10

11. Educational and Personal Growth

FY 3.32 3.24 * .10 3.21 ** .15 3.18 *** .18SR 3.35 3.34 .02 3.28 * .09 3.26 ** .12FY 2.84 2.82 .02 2.79 .05 2.78 .06SR 3.01 3.09 * -.09 3.00 .00 3.02 -.02FY 3.04 2.94 ** .12 2.89 *** .18 2.93 ** .13SR 3.05 3.08 -.03 3.02 .03 3.03 .02FY 2.76 2.73 .04 2.68 .08 2.74 .02SR 3.01 2.97 .05 2.87 *** .15 2.91 ** .11FY 3.28 3.23 .07 3.21 * .10 3.18 ** .13SR 3.28 3.40 *** -.15 3.36 * -.10 3.34 -.07FY 3.06 3.05 .01 3.02 .05 2.98 * .09SR 2.96 3.15 *** -.22 3.09 *** -.14 3.08 *** -.14FY 3.19 3.10 * .10 3.04 *** .16 3.05 *** .15SR 3.19 3.27 * -.09 3.22 -.03 3.23 -.04FY 3.04 2.98 .07 2.93 ** .13 2.95 * .11SR 3.11 3.18 -.08 3.10 .01 3.12 .00

To what extent has your experience at this institution contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following areas? 1=Very little, 2=Some, 3=Quite a bit, 4=Very much

SCE

SCE

Using computers in academic work

Acquiring a broad general education

Working effectively with others 2.10; 3.3.1

3.3.1; 3.5.1


2.10; 2.11.2; 3.11.3

2.9; 2.11.2; 3.11.3; 3.4.12; 3.8.1; 3.8.2;

3.8.3

Providing the support you need to thrive socially 2.10

Attending campus events and activities (special speakers, cultural performances, athletic events, etc.)

Using computing and information technology 2.9; 2.10; 2.11.2; 3.11.3; 3.4.12; 3.5.1

3.3.1; 3.5.1

Acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills

2.10; 3.3.1; 3.4.9; 3.5.1



3.3.1; 3.5.1

Analyzing quantitative problems 3.3.1; 3.5.1

3.3.1; 3.5.1

Helping you cope with your non-academic responsibilities (work, family, etc.)

2.10

f.

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g.

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EffectSize c


Public DoctoralFSU

FSU compared with:

SUG Public Carnegie


FY 2.49 2.39 * .09 2.30 *** .18 2.29 *** .19SR 2.28 2.17 * .10 2.14 ** .13 2.11 *** .16FY 3.10 3.01 * .10 2.99 ** .13 2.96 *** .16SR 3.06 3.09 -.03 3.06 -.01 3.03 .02FY 2.90 2.81 * .10 2.77 ** .14 2.77 ** .14SR 2.92 2.84 * .09 2.81 ** .12 2.78 *** .15FY 2.84 2.67 *** .18 2.66 *** .19 2.66 *** .19SR 2.76 2.66 * .11 2.62 *** .15 2.61 *** .15FY 2.82 2.71 ** .11 2.69 ** .14 2.68 *** .15SR 2.83 2.82 .01 2.79 .05 2.77 .06FY 2.81 2.67 ** .14 2.62 *** .19 2.63 *** .18SR 2.71 2.68 .03 2.61 * .10 2.62 * .09FY 2.53 2.55 -.02 2.45 .08 2.44 * .09SR 2.56 2.49 .07 2.40 *** .16 2.40 *** .15FY 2.16 2.14 .01 1.99 *** .16 2.05 * .10SR 1.99 1.89 * .09 1.74 *** .25 1.80 *** .18

12. Academic Advising 1=Poor, 2=Fair, 3=Good, 4=Excellent

FY 3.24 3.03 *** .26 2.96 *** .33 2.96 *** .33SR 2.86 2.83 .03 2.74 ** .12 2.74 ** .12

13. Satisfaction 1=Poor, 2=Fair, 3=Good, 4=Excellent

FY 3.38 3.30 * .11 3.24 *** .20 3.19 *** .26SR 3.29 3.31 -.03 3.25 .05 3.19 ** .14

14. 1=Definitely no, 2=Probably no, 3=Probably yes, 4=Definitely yes

FY 3.47 3.42 .06 3.35 *** .15 3.29 *** .23SR 3.45 3.38 * .09 3.31 *** .17 3.23 *** .26

Contributing to the welfare of your community 2.10; 3.3.1

Solving complex real-world problems

2.10; 3.3.1

p. Developing a deepened sense of spirituality 2.10; 3.3.1

Developing a personal code of values and ethics 2.10; 3.3.1

Understanding yourself 2.10; 3.3.1

Understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds

2.10; 3.3.1

Voting in local, state, or national elections 2.10; 3.3.1

Learning effectively on your own 2.10; 3.3.1

l.

i.

j.

n.

m.

o.

k.

Overall, how would you evaluate the quality of academic advising you have received at your institution?

2.1; 3.3.1; 3.2.8; 3.4.9




Response Options Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count %

15. 19 or younger 511 94% 10,747 93% 16,223 95% 31,849 90% 5 1% 51 0% 87 1% 172 1%20-23 31 6% 464 5% 616 4% 1,997 7% 508 85% 10,147 74% 14,969 82% 28,928 71%24-29 0 0% 72 1% 87 0% 453 2% 47 8% 1,568 14% 1,739 11% 5,850 16%30-39 0 0% 44 1% 39 0% 247 1% 23 4% 763 7% 619 4% 2,547 7%40-55 0 0% 29 0% 21 0% 197 1% 13 2% 430 4% 323 2% 1,614 5%Over 55 0 0% 4 0% 7 0% 24 0% 0 0% 52 1% 36 0% 142 0%

Total 542 100% 11,360 100% 16,993 100% 34,767 100% 596 100% 13,011 100% 17,773 100% 39,253 100%16. Male 175 44% 4,246 45% 6,760 48% 13,672 48% 212 41% 5,303 47% 7,542 49% 16,191 47%

Female 367 56% 7,113 55% 10,230 52% 21,089 52% 381 59% 7,716 53% 10,234 51% 23,076 53%Total 542 100% 11,359 100% 16,990 100% 34,761 100% 593 100% 13,019 100% 17,776 100% 39,267 100%

17. No 529 97% 10,875 96% 16,114 94% 32,974 94% 581 98% 12,463 95% 16,925 95% 37,431 95%Yes 12 3% 456 4% 848 6% 1,691 6% 14 2% 532 5% 818 5% 1,762 5%

Total 541 100% 11,331 100% 16,962 100% 34,665 100% 595 100% 12,995 100% 17,743 100% 39,193 100%18. Racial or ethnic identification American Indian or other

Native American 4 1% 133 1% 91 0% 314 1% 3 0% 112 1% 79 0% 326 1%Asian, Asian American, or Pacific Islander 14 3% 885 8% 1,945 13% 3,018 9% 22 4% 849 7% 1,707 11% 2,799 8%Black or African American 31 5% 1,005 9% 747 4% 2,820 8% 44 7% 1,067 7% 606 3% 2,915 7%White (non-Hispanic) 369 68% 7,895 68% 11,974 68% 23,954 67% 406 68% 9,356 70% 12,954 70% 27,779 68%Mexican or Mexican American 6 1% 159 2% 190 2% 475 2% 6 1% 183 3% 182 2% 534 2%Puerto Rican 12 2% 52 0% 116 1% 211 1% 8 2% 41 0% 83 1% 175 1%Other Hispanic or Latino 42 8% 284 3% 410 3% 850 4% 55 9% 314 3% 380 2% 958 3%Multiracial 21 4% 264 2% 420 3% 825 2% 13 2% 265 2% 447 3% 852 2%Other 10 2% 127 1% 216 1% 462 1% 7 1% 148 1% 223 1% 520 1%I prefer not to respond 32 6% 543 5% 871 5% 1,790 5% 32 5% 679 5% 1,103 6% 2,394 6%

Total 541 100% 11,347 100% 16,980 100% 34,719 100% 596 100% 13,014 100% 17,764 100% 39,252 100%19. Freshman/first year 402 73% 10,170 86% 15,559 90% 30,525 85% 1 0% 12 0% 16 0% 33 0%

Sophomore 124 24% 1,062 12% 1,210 9% 3,500 13% 1 0% 56 1% 52 0% 143 0%Junior 13 3% 64 1% 161 1% 441 2% 24 4% 733 7% 875 6% 2,075 6%Senior 2 0% 11 0% 22 0% 94 0% 566 95% 12,032 90% 16,540 92% 36,119 91%Unclassified 0 0% 44 0% 32 0% 161 1% 4 1% 173 2% 285 2% 863 2%

Total 541 100% 11,351 100% 16,984 100% 34,721 100% 596 100% 13,006 100% 17,768 100% 39,233 100%20. Started here 515 95% 10,784 94% 16,334 96% 32,391 93% 396 66% 8,319 60% 12,804 70% 24,777 61%

Started elsewhere 25 5% 562 6% 639 4% 2,304 7% 199 34% 4,693 40% 4,961 30% 14,461 39%Total 540 100% 11,346 100% 16,973 100% 34,695 100% 595 100% 13,012 100% 17,765 100% 39,238 100%

Table 10

First-Year Students

Public CarnegieSUG

Sex

Are you an international student or foreign national?

FSU

Age

What is your current classification in college?

Did you begin college at your current institution or elsewhere?

SUG

NSSE 2008 Background Item Frequency Distributions aSeniors

Public DoctoralPublic Doctoral FSU Public Carnegie



Table 10

First-Year Students

Public CarnegieSUGFSU SUG



21. Vocational or technical school 3 0% 157 1% 136 1% 676 2% 12 2% 520 4% 500 3% 1,949 5%Community or junior college 44 6% 756 6% 726 4% 2,321 6% 234 35% 4,447 34% 4,038 23% 12,531 31%4-year college other than this one 17 3% 534 4% 786 4% 2,171 6% 86 13% 3,046 21% 3,640 18% 9,279 21%None 464 71% 9,786 67% 14,985 71% 29,129 67% 304 44% 6,317 38% 10,444 49% 19,301 40%Other 6 1% 178 1% 305 2% 776 2% 12 2% 365 3% 607 3% 1,339 3%

22. Less than full-time 5 1% 190 2% 179 1% 854 3% 48 8% 1,356 14% 1,433 11% 4,287 14%Full-time 536 99% 11,152 98% 16,797 99% 33,860 97% 547 92% 11,650 86% 16,326 89% 34,940 86%

Total 541 100% 11,342 100% 16,976 100% 34,714 100% 595 100% 13,006 100% 17,759 100% 39,227 100%

23. No 467 86% 8,717 78% 14,708 86% 30,081 87% 497 83% 10,268 80% 15,183 86% 33,739 87%Yes 74 14% 2,619 22% 2,257 14% 4,593 13% 96 17% 2,724 20% 2,562 14% 5,461 13%

Total 541 100% 11,336 100% 16,965 100% 34,674 100% 593 100% 12,992 100% 17,745 100% 39,200 100%24. No 520 96% 10,762 95% 16,050 95% 32,758 95% 576 97% 12,619 97% 17,178 97% 37,929 97%

Yes 20 4% 561 5% 909 5% 1,883 5% 17 3% 368 3% 573 3% 1,239 3%Total 540 100% 11,323 100% 16,959 100% 34,641 100% 593 100% 12,987 100% 17,751 100% 39,168 100%

25. C- or lower 5 1% 199 2% 247 2% 668 2% 0 0% 44 0% 47 0% 123 0%C 8 2% 358 3% 509 3% 1,304 4% 8 1% 321 3% 319 2% 847 2%C+ 29 6% 654 6% 840 5% 2,067 6% 22 4% 715 6% 667 4% 1,824 5%B- 41 7% 901 8% 1,251 8% 2,906 9% 49 9% 1,101 9% 1,353 8% 3,120 8%B 109 20% 2,185 20% 3,529 21% 7,050 21% 136 23% 2,633 20% 3,608 21% 8,025 21%B+ 108 20% 2,196 19% 3,438 20% 6,625 19% 118 20% 2,674 20% 3,902 22% 8,090 20%A- 119 22% 2,295 19% 3,556 20% 6,609 18% 118 20% 2,500 18% 3,913 21% 7,841 19%A 122 22% 2,540 22% 3,595 21% 7,423 21% 142 24% 3,004 24% 3,941 23% 9,317 24%

Total 541 100% 11,328 100% 16,965 100% 34,652 100% 593 100% 12,992 100% 17,750 100% 39,187 100%26. Dormitory or campus

housing 362 67% 9,104 77% 14,374 82% 26,181 71% 18 3% 1,215 8% 2,163 11% 3,937 9%Residence, walking distance 74 14% 623 7% 841 6% 2,278 8% 168 29% 3,866 29% 7,853 45% 13,011 33%Residence, driving distance 94 19% 1,408 16% 1,451 10% 5,510 21% 366 63% 7,166 60% 7,004 41% 20,258 55%Fraternity or sorority house 3 1% 94 1% 178 1% 367 1% 26 4% 476 3% 521 3% 975 2%

Total 533 100% 11,229 100% 16,844 100% 34,336 100% 578 100% 12,723 100% 17,541 100% 38,181 100%

Which of the following best describes where you are living now while attending college?

What have most of your grades been up to now at this institution?

Are you member of a social fraternity or sorority?

Thinking about this current academic term...How would you characterize your enrollment?

Since graduating from high school, which of the following types of schools have you attended other than the one you are attending now? (Select all that apply.)

Are you a student-athlete on a team sponsored by your institution's athletics department?



Table 10

First-Year Students




27a. Did not finish HS 22 4% 473 5% 629 4% 1,726 6% 29 5% 769 7% 736 5% 2,516 7%Graduated from HS 95 17% 1,665 15% 2,732 16% 6,704 20% 120 20% 2,007 16% 2,846 16% 7,717 20%Attended, no degree 61 11% 1,372 12% 1,879 11% 4,415 13% 96 16% 1,626 13% 1,949 11% 5,178 13%Completed Associate's 44 8% 685 6% 1,227 7% 2,657 8% 47 8% 739 6% 1,219 7% 2,905 8%Completed Bachelor's 161 30% 3,658 32% 5,413 32% 10,355 30% 156 27% 4,018 30% 5,542 31% 11,092 28%Completed Master's 109 20% 2,097 18% 3,207 19% 5,669 16% 96 16% 2,233 17% 3,286 18% 6,055 15%Completed Doctorate 45 9% 1,296 11% 1,769 10% 2,819 8% 42 7% 1,520 11% 2,075 12% 3,466 9%

Total 537 100% 11,246 100% 16,856 100% 34,345 100% 586 100% 12,912 100% 17,653 100% 38,929 100%27b. Did not finish HS 25 5% 349 4% 507 3% 1,259 4% 31 5% 570 5% 563 4% 1,964 6%

Graduated from HS 84 16% 1,493 14% 2,557 15% 6,083 18% 98 17% 2,102 17% 3,002 18% 7,976 21%Attended, no degree 70 13% 1,576 14% 2,091 12% 5,086 15% 87 15% 1,848 15% 2,139 12% 5,683 15%Completed Associate's 86 16% 1,207 11% 1,994 12% 4,178 12% 86 14% 1,330 10% 2,023 11% 4,637 12%Completed Bachelor's 172 32% 4,169 37% 6,063 35% 11,417 32% 182 31% 4,224 32% 5,940 33% 11,522 29%Completed Master's 90 17% 2,015 17% 3,000 17% 5,379 15% 93 15% 2,421 18% 3,336 18% 6,162 15%Completed Doctorate 10 2% 471 4% 690 4% 1,089 3% 15 3% 465 3% 697 4% 1,123 3%

Total 537 100% 11,280 100% 16,902 100% 34,491 100% 592 100% 12,960 100% 17,700 100% 39,067 100%28. Arts and Humanities 71 13% 1,343 12% 2,025 13% 4,037 12% 107 18% 1,819 13% 2,629 15% 5,231 13%

Biological Science 60 11% 1,181 10% 1,754 11% 3,221 9% 34 6% 1,119 9% 1,743 10% 3,202 8%Business 109 22% 1,747 17% 2,562 16% 5,046 16% 106 18% 2,104 18% 2,197 13% 5,778 16%Education 40 6% 538 5% 637 4% 1,922 6% 41 7% 746 6% 678 3% 2,658 6%Engineering 22 5% 1,470 14% 2,131 13% 4,199 12% 12 2% 1,641 13% 2,441 14% 4,746 12%Physical Science 22 4% 430 4% 694 4% 1,197 3% 18 3% 453 4% 700 4% 1,401 4%Professional 33 5% 1,180 10% 1,512 9% 3,828 11% 27 4% 886 7% 1,244 7% 3,377 8%Social Science 96 17% 1,344 11% 2,081 12% 3,856 11% 162 27% 2,047 14% 2,904 16% 5,702 14%Other 78 15% 1,393 14% 2,341 14% 4,943 15% 86 14% 2,037 17% 3,023 17% 6,596 18%Undecided 7 1% 441 4% 742 4% 1,438 4% 0 0% 2 0% 1 0% 10 0%

Total 538 100% 11,067 100% 16,479 100% 33,687 100% 593 100% 12,854 100% 17,560 100% 38,701 100%29. Arts and Humanities 44 21% 837 26% 1,276 25% 2,251 23% 37 24% 834 27% 1,225 27% 2,168 24%

Biological Science 6 4% 162 5% 249 5% 446 5% 5 3% 123 4% 229 5% 418 5%Business 37 20% 402 15% 658 15% 1,330 16% 33 22% 430 17% 538 14% 1,387 17%Education 4 2% 91 3% 166 3% 448 5% 0 0% 107 3% 151 3% 478 5%Engineering 4 3% 73 2% 152 3% 350 3% 0 0% 65 2% 100 2% 225 2%Physical Science 15 9% 201 7% 312 7% 582 6% 9 6% 177 7% 283 8% 607 7%Professional 11 5% 307 10% 404 8% 898 9% 4 3% 142 5% 172 4% 502 6%Social Science 51 26% 579 17% 983 19% 1,597 16% 56 37% 669 21% 1,109 24% 1,896 20%Other 21 11% 328 12% 581 12% 1,174 13% 7 5% 285 11% 500 11% 1,104 12%Undecided 1 1% 77 2% 102 2% 239 2% 0 0% 39 2% 42 1% 145 2%

Total 194 100% 3,057 100% 4,883 100% 9,315 100% 151 100% 2,871 100% 4,349 100% 8,930 100%

What is the highest level of education that your mother completed?

Second major or expected second major (not minor, concentration, etc.) if applicable, in collapsed categories

Primary major or expected primary major, in collapsed categories

What is the highest level of education that your father completed?



Table 10

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Male 221 45% 5,120 46% 7,879 48% 16,281 48% 247 42% 6,082 48% 8,536 50% 18,511 48%Female 435 55% 8,387 54% 11,918 52% 24,951 52% 427 58% 8,688 52% 11,343 50% 25,888 52%

Total 656 100% 13,507 100% 19,797 100% 41,232 100% 674 100% 14,770 100% 19,879 100% 44,399 100%African American/Black 52 8% 1,394 10% 1,016 6% 3,352 10% 61 9% 1,349 9% 772 4% 3,403 8%Am. Indian/Native Amer. 4 1% 153 1% 93 0% 294 1% 5 1% 128 1% 87 0% 332 1%Asian/Pacific Islander 22 3% 1,022 8% 1,955 11% 2,947 8% 22 3% 976 7% 1,783 10% 2,849 8%Caucasian/White 488 74% 9,677 70% 13,100 69% 25,190 66% 497 74% 10,873 72% 13,697 72% 28,452 69%Hispanic/Latino 83 13% 683 7% 930 6% 1,855 8% 80 12% 648 7% 761 5% 1,870 7%Other 0 0% 148 1% 179 1% 328 1% 0 0% 124 1% 155 1% 278 1%Foreign 3 0% 208 2% 424 3% 800 3% 3 0% 212 2% 397 3% 891 3%Multi-racial 0 0% 49 0% 32 0% 68 0% 0 0% 69 0% 32 0% 82 0%Unknown 4 1% 173 1% 688 4% 1,411 4% 6 1% 385 2% 696 4% 1,605 4%

Total 656 100% 13,507 100% 18,417 100% 36,245 100% 674 100% 14,764 100% 18,380 100% 39,762 100%Part-time 6 1% 335 9% 362 5% 1,152 6% 52 9% 1,709 20% 1,510 13% 5,179 17%Full-time 650 99% 13,172 91% 19,435 95% 40,080 94% 622 91% 13,061 80% 18,369 87% 39,220 83%

Total 656 100% 13,507 100% 19,797 100% 41,232 100% 674 100% 14,770 100% 19,879 100% 44,399 100%Paper 0 0% 11 0% 47 1% 568 2% 0 0% 23 0% 104 1% 396 2%Web 656 100% 13,496 100% 19,750 99% 40,664 98% 674 100% 14,747 100% 19,775 99% 44,003 98%

Total 656 100% 13,507 100% 19,797 100% 41,232 100% 674 100% 14,770 100% 19,879 100% 44,399 100%

No 534 99% 11,251 99% 16,823 99% 33,851 99% 581 98% 12,747 98% 17,474 99% 37,907 97%

Yes 7 1% 82 1% 104 1% 295 1% 14 2% 237 2% 186 1% 921 3%

Total 541 100% 11,333 100% 16,927 100% 34,146 100% 595 100% 12,984 100% 17,660 100% 38,828 100%

Institution reported: Enrollment

Institution reported: Race or ethnicity

Institution reported: Gender

Thinking about this current academic term...Are you taking all courses entirely online? (item appeared only in the online instrument.)

Mode of completion of the questionnaire


Appendix A: 2008 NSSE Peer Group ParticipantsNumber Institution Name City State FSU Selected Peers

1 Auburn University Auburn University AL SUG; Public Doctoral2 Ball State University Muncie IN Public Doctoral3 Binghamton University (State University of New York) Binghamton NY Public Doctoral4 Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant MI Public Doctoral5 Clemson University Clemson SC SUG; Public Doctoral6 Colorado State University Fort Collins CO Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral7 East Carolina University Greenville NC Public Doctoral8 Florida A&M University Tallahassee FL Public Doctoral9 Florida International University Miami FL Public Doctoral

10 Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA SUG; Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral11 Georgia Southern University Statesboro GA Public Doctoral12 Georgia State University Atlanta GA SUG; Public Doctoral13 Idaho State University Pocatello ID Public Doctoral14 Indiana University Bloomington Bloomington IN Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral15 Iowa State University Ames IA Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral16 Kent State University Kent OH Public Doctoral17 Mississippi State University Mississippi State MS SUG; Public Doctoral18 Missouri University of Science & Technology Rolla MO Public Doctoral19 Montana State University-Bozeman Bozeman MT Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral20 New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark NJ Public Doctoral21 North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro NC Public Doctoral22 Northern Arizona University Flagstaff AZ Public Doctoral23 Ohio University Athens OH Public Doctoral24 Penn State University - University Park University Park PA Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral25 Rutgers University-New Brunswick/Piscataway New Brunswick NJ Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral26 Rutgers University-Newark Newark NJ Public Doctoral27 South Dakota State University Brookings SD Public Doctoral28 Stony Brook University Stony Brook NY Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral29 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse NY Public Doctoral30 Tennessee State University Nashville TN Public Doctoral31 The University at Albany, SUNY Albany NY Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral32 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa AL SUG; Public Doctoral33 The University of Tennessee Knoxville TN SUG; Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral34 The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington TX Public Doctoral35 The University of Texas at Austin Austin TX SUG; Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral36 The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson TX Public Doctoral37 The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso TX Public Doctoral38 University at Buffalo, State University of New York Buffalo NY Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral39 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock AR Public Doctoral40 University of Central Florida Orlando FL Public Doctoral41 University of Colorado Denver Denver CO Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral42 University of Delaware Newark DE SUG; Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral43 University of Florida Gainesville FL SUG; Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral44 University of Georgia Athens GA SUG; Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral45 University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu HI Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral46 University of Houston-Downtown Houston TX SUG47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral48 University of Iowa Iowa City IA Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral49 University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore MD Public Doctoral50 University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst MA Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral51 University of Massachusetts Boston Boston MA Public Doctoral52 University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell MA Public Doctoral53 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis MN Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral54 University of Mississippi University MS SUG; Public Doctoral55 University of New Orleans New Orleans LA Public Doctoral56 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill NC SUG; Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral57 University of Oklahoma Norman OK SUG; Public Doctoral58 University of South Dakota Vermillion SD Public Doctoral59 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg MS SUG; Public Doctoral60 University of Toledo Toledo OH Public Doctoral61 University of Vermont Burlington VT Public Doctoral62 University of Virginia Charlottesville VA SUG; Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral63 University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison WI Public Carnegie; Public Doctoral64 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee WI Public Doctoral65 Utah State University Logan UT Public Doctoral66 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond VA Public Doctoral67 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo MI Public Doctoral68 Wichita State University Wichita KS Public Doctoral69 Wright State University Dayton OH Public Doctoral

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a All statistics are weighted by gender, enrollment status, and institutional size.b The 95% confidence interval for the population mean is equal to the sample mean plus/minus the product of 1.96 times the standard error of the mean.c A measure of the average amount individual scores deviate from the mean of all the scores in the distribution.d Degrees of freedom used to compute the t-tests. Values differ from the total Ns due to weighting and the equal variances assumption.e Statistical significance represents the probability that the difference between the mean of your institution and that of the comparison group occurred by chance. f Effect size is calculated by subtracting the comparison group mean from the school mean, and dividing the result by the pooled standard deviation.


In your experience at your institution during the current school year, about how often have you doneeach of the following? Mark your answers in the boxes. Examples:

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Asked questions in class orcontributed to class discussions

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

g.

h.

i.

j.

k.


Prepared two or more draftsof a paper or assignmentbefore turning it in

Worked on a paper or project thatrequired integrating ideas orinformation from various sources

Included diverse perspectives(different races, religions, genders,political beliefs, etc.) in classdiscussions or writing assignments

Come to class without completingreadings or assignments

Worked with other students onprojects during class

Worked with classmatesoutside of class to prepareclass assignments

Put together ideas or conceptsfrom different courses whencompleting assignments orduring class discussions

Tutored or taught otherstudents (paid or voluntary)

Participated in a community-basedproject (e.g., service learning) aspart of a regular course

Had serious conversations withstudents who are very differentfrom you in terms of theirreligious beliefs, politicalopinions, or personal values

Had serious conversations withstudents of a different race orethnicity than your own

Discussed ideas from yourreadings or classes with othersoutside of class (students,family members, co-workers, etc.)

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u.

v.

Worked with faculty members onactivities other than coursework(committees, orientation,student life activities, etc.)

s.

During the current school year, how much has your coursework emphasized the followingmental activities?

2

a.

Synthesizing and organizingideas, information, or experiencesinto new, more complex interpretations and relationships

c.

Analyzing the basic elements ofan idea, experience, or theory,such as examining a particularcase or situation in depth andconsidering its components

b.

Making judgments about thevalue of information, arguments,or methods, such as examininghow others gathered andinterpreted data and assessingthe soundness of their conclusions

d.

Applying theories or concepts topractical problems or in newsituations

e.

Memorizing facts, ideas, ormethods from your courses andreadings so you can repeat themin pretty much the same form

r. Worked harder than you thoughtyou could to meet an instructor'sstandards or expectationsWhat have most of your grades been up to now

at this institution?

Which of the following best describes whereyou are living now while attending college?

What is the highest level of education that yourparent(s) completed? (Mark one box per column.)

THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR RESPONSES!After completing the survey, please put it in the enclosed postage-paid envelope and deposit it in any U.S.Postal Service mailbox. Questions or comments? Contact the National Survey of Student Engagement, IndianaUniversity, 1900 East Tenth Street, Eigenmann Hall Suite 419, Bloomington IN 47406-7512 [email protected] or www.nsse.iub.edu. Copyright © 2007 Indiana University.

Please print your major(s) or your expectedmajor(s).

Attended college but did not completedegreeCompleted an associate's degree (A.A.,A.S., etc.)Completed a bachelor's degree (B.A.,B.S., etc.)Completed a master's degree (M.A.,M.S., etc.)Completed a doctoral degree (Ph.D.,J.D., M.D., etc.)

Graduated from high school

Did not finish high school

Are you a student-athlete on a team sponsoredby your institution's athletics department?

Father Mother

On what team(s) are you an athlete (e.g.,football, swimming)? Please answer below:

Residence (house, apartment, etc.) withindriving distance of the institutionFraternity or sorority house

Dormitory or other campus housing (not fraternity/sorority house)Residence (house, apartment, etc.) withinwalking distance of the institution

Yes No (Go to question 25.)

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Veryoften Often

Some-times Never

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23 Are you a member of a social fraternity orsorority?

Yes No

22 Thinking about this current academic term,how would you characterize your enrollment?

Less than full-timeFull-time

None

4-year college other than this one

Community or junior college

Vocational or technical school

Since graduating from high school, which ofthe following types of schools have youattended other than the one you areattending now? (Mark all that apply.)

21

Started here Started elsewhere

Did you begin college at your currentinstitution or elsewhere?

20

Sophomore

Junior


Freshman/first-year

19

What is your racial or ethnic identification?(Mark only one.)

18

American Indian or other Native American

Asian, Asian American, or Pacific Islander

Black or African American

White (non-Hispanic)

Mexican or Mexican American

Puerto Rican

Other Hispanic or Latino

Multiracial

Other

I prefer not to respond

Are you an international student or foreignnational?

Yes No

17

Your sex:Male Female

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Discussed ideas from yourreadings or classes with facultymembers outside of class

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m.

l. Used an electronic medium(listserv, chat group, Internet,instant messaging, etc.) to discussor complete an assignment

Used e-mail to communicatewith an instructor

Discussed grades or assignmentswith an instructor

Talked about career plans witha faculty member or advisor

The College Student Report

National Survey of Student Engagement 2008

b. If applicable, second major (not minor, concentration, etc.):

a. Primary major (Print only one.):

Other

Senior

Unclassified

How would you evaluate your entire educationalexperience at this institution?

If you could start over again, would you go to thesame institution you are now attending?

Overall, how would you evaluate the quality ofacademic advising you have received at yourinstitution?

To what extent has your experience at thisinstitution contributed to your knowledge, skills,and personal development in the followingareas?

Acquiring job or work-relatedknowledge and skills




Analyzing quantitative problems

Using computing and informationtechnology

Acquiring a broad generaleducation

Working effectively with others

Voting in local, state, ornational elections

Contributing to the welfare ofyour community

Understanding people of otherracial and ethnic backgrounds

Developing a personal code ofvalues and ethics

Learning effectively on your own


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Solving complex real-worldproblems

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Developing a deepened senseof spirituality

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a. Spending significant amounts oftime studying and on academicwork

b. Providing the support you needto help you succeed academically

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13

14

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Fair

Good

Excellent

ExcellentGood

Fair

Poor

Definitely yes

Probably yes

Probably noDefinitely no

Number of problem sets thattake you more than an hourto complete

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b. Number of problem sets thattake you less than an hourto complete

In a typical week, how many homework problemsets do you complete?

a. Attended an art exhibit, play, dance,music, theater, or other performance

Exercised or participated inphysical fitness activities

b.

Participated in activities toenhance your spirituality(worship, meditation, prayer, etc.)

c.

During the current school year, about how oftenhave you done each of the following?

6

Examined the strengths andweaknesses of your ownviews on a topic or issue

d.

Tried to better understand someoneelse's views by imagining how anissue looks from his or her perspective

e.

Learned something that changedthe way you understand an issueor concept

f.

4

Culminating seniorexperience (capstonecourse, senior project orthesis, comprehensiveexam, etc.)

h.

Study abroadf.

g. Independent study orself-designed major

e. Foreign languagecoursework

Community service orvolunteer work

b.

Practicum, internship,field experience, co-opexperience, or clinicalassignment

a.

Participate in a learningcommunity or some otherformal program wheregroups of students taketwo or more classestogether

c.

d. Work on a research projectwith a faculty memberoutside of course orprogram requirements

Which of the following have you done or doyou plan to do before you graduate from yourinstitution?

7

Havenot

decidedPlanto do

Done

Do notplanto do

Mark the box that best represents the extent towhich your examinations during the current schoolyear have challenged you to do your best work.

5

Morethan 6None 5-63-41-2

Verymuch

Quitea bit Some

Verymuch

Quitea bit Some

Verylittle

About how many hours do you spend in a typical7-day week doing each of the following?

9

Preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, doinghomework or lab work, analyzing data, rehearsing, andother academic activities)

a.

Working for pay on campusb.

c. Working for pay off campus

e. Relaxing and socializing (watching TV, partying, etc.)

f. Providing care for dependents living with you (parents,children, spouse, etc.)

g. Commuting to class (driving, walking, etc.)

d. Participating in co-curricular activities (organizations, campuspublications, student government, fraternity or sorority,intercollegiate or intramural sports, etc.)

To what extent does your institution emphasizeeach of the following?

10

During the current school year, about how muchreading and writing have you done?

3

Number of assigned textbooks, books, or book-length packs ofcourse readings

Number of books read on your own (not assigned) for personalenjoyment or academic enrichment



a.

b.

c.

d.

Number of written papers or reports of fewer than 5 pagese.

Mark the box that best represents the quality ofyour relationships with people at your institution.

8

Relationships with other students

Relationships with faculty members

Relationships with administrative personnel and offices

Unfriendly,Unsupportive,

Sense of alienation

a.

b.

c.

Friendly,Supportive,

Sense of belonging

Available,Helpful,

Sympathetic

Unavailable,Unhelpful,

Unsympathetic

Helpful,Considerate,

Flexible

Unhelpful,Inconsiderate,

Rigid

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Hours per week

Hours per week

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None 1-4 5-10 11-20 More than 20

None 1-4 5-10 11-20 More than 20

None 1-4 5-10 11-20 More than 20

None 1-4 5-10 11-20 More than 20

None 1-4 5-10 11-20 More than 20

Providing the support you needto thrive socially

e.

c. Encouraging contact amongstudents from different economic,social, and racial or ethnicbackgrounds

f. Attending campus events andactivities (special speakers, culturalperformances, athletic events, etc.)

Using computers in academic workg.

Helping you cope with your non-academic responsibilities (work,family, etc.)

d.

Veryoften Often

Some-times Never

In your experience at your institution during the current school year, about how often have you doneeach of the following? Mark your answers in the boxes. Examples:

1

Asked questions in class orcontributed to class discussions

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

g.

h.

i.

j.

k.


Prepared two or more draftsof a paper or assignmentbefore turning it in

Worked on a paper or project thatrequired integrating ideas orinformation from various sources

Included diverse perspectives(different races, religions, genders,political beliefs, etc.) in classdiscussions or writing assignments

Come to class without completingreadings or assignments

Worked with other students onprojects during class

Worked with classmatesoutside of class to prepareclass assignments

Put together ideas or conceptsfrom different courses whencompleting assignments orduring class discussions

Tutored or taught otherstudents (paid or voluntary)

Participated in a community-basedproject (e.g., service learning) aspart of a regular course

Had serious conversations withstudents who are very differentfrom you in terms of theirreligious beliefs, politicalopinions, or personal values

Had serious conversations withstudents of a different race orethnicity than your own

Discussed ideas from yourreadings or classes with othersoutside of class (students,family members, co-workers, etc.)

t.

u.

v.

Worked with faculty members onactivities other than coursework(committees, orientation,student life activities, etc.)

s.

During the current school year, how much has your coursework emphasized the followingmental activities?

2

a.

Synthesizing and organizingideas, information, or experiencesinto new, more complex interpretations and relationships

c.

Analyzing the basic elements ofan idea, experience, or theory,such as examining a particularcase or situation in depth andconsidering its components

b.

Making judgments about thevalue of information, arguments,or methods, such as examininghow others gathered andinterpreted data and assessingthe soundness of their conclusions

d.

Applying theories or concepts topractical problems or in newsituations

e.

Memorizing facts, ideas, ormethods from your courses andreadings so you can repeat themin pretty much the same form

r. Worked harder than you thoughtyou could to meet an instructor'sstandards or expectationsWhat have most of your grades been up to now

at this institution?

Which of the following best describes whereyou are living now while attending college?

What is the highest level of education that yourparent(s) completed? (Mark one box per column.)

THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR RESPONSES!After completing the survey, please put it in the enclosed postage-paid envelope and deposit it in any U.S.Postal Service mailbox. Questions or comments? Contact the National Survey of Student Engagement, IndianaUniversity, 1900 East Tenth Street, Eigenmann Hall Suite 419, Bloomington IN 47406-7512 [email protected] or www.nsse.iub.edu. Copyright © 2007 Indiana University.

Please print your major(s) or your expectedmajor(s).

Attended college but did not completedegreeCompleted an associate's degree (A.A.,A.S., etc.)Completed a bachelor's degree (B.A.,B.S., etc.)Completed a master's degree (M.A.,M.S., etc.)Completed a doctoral degree (Ph.D.,J.D., M.D., etc.)

Graduated from high school

Did not finish high school

Are you a student-athlete on a team sponsoredby your institution's athletics department?

Father Mother

On what team(s) are you an athlete (e.g.,football, swimming)? Please answer below:

Residence (house, apartment, etc.) withindriving distance of the institutionFraternity or sorority house

Dormitory or other campus housing (not fraternity/sorority house)Residence (house, apartment, etc.) withinwalking distance of the institution

Yes No (Go to question 25.)

A

A-

B+

B

B-

C+

C

C- or lower

25

28

27

26

24Write in your year of birth: 1 915

Veryoften Often

Some-times Never

Veryoften Often

Some-times Never

Verymuch

Quitea bit Some

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23 Are you a member of a social fraternity orsorority?

Yes No

22 Thinking about this current academic term,how would you characterize your enrollment?

Less than full-timeFull-time

None

4-year college other than this one

Community or junior college

Vocational or technical school

Since graduating from high school, which ofthe following types of schools have youattended other than the one you areattending now? (Mark all that apply.)

21

Started here Started elsewhere

Did you begin college at your currentinstitution or elsewhere?

20

Sophomore

Junior


Freshman/first-year

19

What is your racial or ethnic identification?(Mark only one.)

18

American Indian or other Native American

Asian, Asian American, or Pacific Islander

Black or African American

White (non-Hispanic)

Mexican or Mexican American

Puerto Rican

Other Hispanic or Latino

Multiracial

Other

I prefer not to respond

Are you an international student or foreignnational?

Yes No

17

Your sex:Male Female

16

or

q. Received prompt written or oralfeedback from faculty on youracademic performance

Discussed ideas from yourreadings or classes with facultymembers outside of class

p.

o.

n.

m.

l. Used an electronic medium(listserv, chat group, Internet,instant messaging, etc.) to discussor complete an assignment

Used e-mail to communicatewith an instructor

Discussed grades or assignmentswith an instructor

Talked about career plans witha faculty member or advisor

The College Student Report

National Survey of Student Engagement 2008

b. If applicable, second major (not minor, concentration, etc.):

a. Primary major (Print only one.):

Other

Senior

Unclassified

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