NSSE – Results & ConnectionsInstitutional Research & Academic ResourcesCalifornia State Polytechnic University, Pomona

October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate

Outline

• Introduction to National Survey of Student Engagement

• NSSE Benchmark Comparisons

• Comparisons within Cal Poly Pomona over time

• Make Connections with• Core Values (CV)• University Learning Outcomes (ULO)• Academic Strategic Plan (ACSP)• University Strategic Plan (USP)

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National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)• Center for Postsecondary Research in the

Indiana University School of Education

• Based on empirically confirmed “good practices” in undergraduate education

• On-line survey instrument with email recruitment

• All first-time freshmen and seniors are invited

• Cal Poly Pomona participated initially in 2005, repeated in 2008 and 2011

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Level of Academic Challenge (Core Value: Academic Quality)

• Example items – Coursework emphasizes:• Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory• Number of written papers or reports 20 pages or more

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Level of Academic Challenge (ULO: Integrative Thinker – critical thinking)

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Coursework emphasizes: Making judgments about the value of information, arguments, or methods - Quite a bit/Very much

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Level of Academic Challenge (ULO: Practitioners - disciplinary learning)

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Coursework emphasizes: Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information, or experiences - Quite a bit/Very much 6

Active and Collaborative Learning(Core Value: Learn by Doing)

• Example items:• Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class• Participated in a community-based project (e.g., service learning) as part

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Active and Collaborative Learning(ULO: Practitioners – interpersonal skills)

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Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments - Often/Very often

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Active and Collaborative Learning(ULO: Model Leaders – global citizenship)

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

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Student-Faculty Interaction (Core Value: Teacher Scholars)

• Example items:• Work on a research project with a faculty member outside of

course or program requirements• Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor

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Student-Faculty Interaction(ACSP: Development of student scholars)

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Plan to do - Work on a research project with a faculty member outside of course or program requirements

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Student-Faculty Interaction(USP: Improve advising and mentoring)

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Talked about career plans with a faculty member or ad-visor - Often/Very often

Enriching Educational Experiences(Core Value: Learn by Doing)

• Example items:• Practicum, internship, field experience, co-op experience, or

clinical assignment• Participating in co-curricular activities

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Enriching Educational Experiences(Core Value: Celebration of Diversity)

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Encouraging contact among students from different economic, social, and racial or ethnic backgrounds - Quite a bit/Very much

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Enriching Educational Experiences(ULO: Practitioners - disciplinary learning)

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Enriching Educational Experiences(ACSP: Increase community-based learning)

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DonePlan to do - Community service or volunteer work

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“But our students work more than students at other institutions.”

• In 2011, students report working for pay (on and off campus) slightly less or about the same as at other institutions

• On campus, 7% of first-year and 14% of seniors report working 1 to 20 hours / week; at all NSSE institutions, those figures are 16% of first-year and 24% of seniors

• Off campus, 2% of freshmen and 12% of seniors report working 30+ hours / week; all NSSE 6% and 17%

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Downward trend

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Supportive Campus Environment(Vision: Learning-Centered University)

• Example items:• Provided the support you need to help you succeed academically• Campus environment helps you cope with your non-academic

responsibilities (work, family, etc.)

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Supportive Campus Environment(USP: Facilitate students’ progress toward degree)

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Providing the support you need to help you succeed academically - Quite a bit/Very much

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Supportive Campus Environment(USP: Enhance programs and services

that contribute to student success)

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Helping you cope with your non-academic responsibilities (work, family, etc.) - Quite a bit/Very much 21

Thank you

• Cal Poly Pomona will participate in the 2014 administration of NSSE later this academic year

• Questions or more information needed?• Contact:

Institutional Research & Academic ResourcesLisa M. Rotunni, Executive Directorlmrotunni@csupomona.edu, ext. 2474

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