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