2008 – 2014 Results Chris Willis East Stroudsburg University Office of Assessment and Accreditation Spring

What is NSSE?  Administered by Indiana University at Bloomington  Online, links ed by Indiana U  Assesses the extent to which students engage in educational practices associated with high levels of learning and development.  Results provide an estimate of how undergraduate students spend their time, what they gain from attending college  Items represent empirically confirmed “good practices”  All PASSHE schools must do it every 2 years 2

ESU’s Administrations  2008, 2011, 2013: PASSHE required  Comparison data available  2014: Mobile compatibility pilot  February-April  2,193 students in the sample, with 653 (30%) responding 1,164 First-years (24% response rate) 1,029 Seniors (37% response rate)  PASSHE comparison data currently unavailable 3

A Couple of Caveats…  Room for interpretation in question wording  Tendency toward “higher ed speak”  Potential for sampling error  Who takes the survey  Toward whom it is marketed  New instrument introduced between the 2011 and 2013 administrations 4

A New Instrument  The survey was updated in 2012:  Benchmarks have been replaced with Engagement Indicators 5

An Example…  How much does your institution emphasize…  2008/2011 – “Providing the support you need to thrive socially.”  2013/2014 – “Providing opportunities to be involved socially.” 6

NSSE Engagement Indicators  Academic Challenge  Higher-Order Learning  Reflective and Integrative Learning  Quantitative Reasoning  Learning Strategies  Learning with Peers  Collaborative Learning  Discussions with Diverse Others 7

NSSE Engagement Indicators  Experiences with Faculty  Student-Faculty Interaction  Effective Teaching Practices  Campus Environment  Quality of Interactions  Supportive Environment  High-Impact Practices  Service-Learning  Study Abroad  Internships 8

Optional Modules  2 of 8 additional modules can be added to the survey  For the 2014 administration, ESU chose:  Civic Engagement  Global Perspectives – Cognitive & Social  During PASSHE years (2008, 2011, 2013) PASSHE requires a custom module, and they choose 1 other for all schools to use 9

SELECTED ESU RESULTS NSSE

Respondent Demographics  Overwhelmingly female each year  Ranging from 68% to 72%  First-Years  Majority white, full-time, ~22 years old 11

The Life of an ESU Student  On average, about ¼ First-years work for pay on or off campus, compared to 42% of seniors  Participation in co-curricular activities has increased  From 63% in 2008 to 74% in 2014  50% volunteer/do community service* 12 *Based on 2013 and 2014 data only.

The Life of an ESU Student  48% spend 11+ hours/week socializing  1/4 cared for dependents in 2014  Down from a high of 36% in 2011  27% spend 5+ hours/week commuting to campus 13

Adjustment to College  To what extent does your institution emphasize a residential experience that facilitates adjustment to college? (Percent rating “quite a bit” or “very much.”) 14

Campus Safety  To what extent does your institution emphasize a safe environment for students by providing features and services that enhance safety? (Percent rating “quite a bit” or “very much.”) 15

Campus Interactions  Students. Percentage rating a 6 or 7 on a scale from 1 = “Poor” to 7 = “Excellent.” 16

Campus Interactions  Student Services staff (career services, student activities, housing, etc.). Percentage rating a 6 or 7 on a scale from 1 = “Poor” to 7 = “Excellent.” 17

Emphasis on Social Life  Institutional emphasis on providing opportunities to be involved socially. Percent responding “quite a bit” or “very much.”  Institutional emphasis on attending campus activities and events. Percent responding “quite a bit” or “very much.” 18

Emphasis on Social Life  Institutional emphasis on attending events that address important social, economic, or political issues. Percent responding “quite a bit” or “very much.”  Participation in clubs/ organizations. Percent reporting anything other than “never.” 19

Events & Activities  Attended an art exhibit, play, or other arts performance in the current school year. Percent responding anything other than “never.” 20

Events & Activities  Attended a university athletic event Percent responding anything other than “never.”  Hold a formal leadership role in a student organization or group. Percent answering “done or in progress” or “plan to do.” 21

Diversity  Institutional emphasis on encouraging contact among students from different backgrounds.  Most students (90%+) have had discussions with people of different races/ethnicities, economic backgrounds, religious beliefs, and political views than their own. 22

Diversity  Institutional contribution to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in understanding people of other backgrounds.*  90% of First-years and 95% of Seniors have connected their learning to societal problems or issues in the current school year. 23 *Based on 2013 and 2014 data only

Service Learning  On average, 49% of First-years and 65% of Seniors have taken a course that included a community-based project (service learning). 24

Career Readiness  On average, 73% of First-years and 89% of Seniors have talked about career plans with a faculty member.  8% of First-years and 58% of Seniors report participating in “an internship, co-op, field experience, student teaching, or clinical placement.”  62% of First-years and 74% of Seniors believe ESU contributed to their acquisition of job- or work-related knowledge and skills “quite a bit” or “very much.” 25

Counseling & Health Services  33% of First-years and 34% Seniors have used the Counseling Center or information on its webpage  Percentage responding “very much” or “quite a bit” on how much ESU emphasized helping manage non-academic responsibilities. 26

Counseling & Health Services  Percentage responding “very much” or “quite a bit” about how much the institution emphasized providing support for your overall well-being (recreation, health care, counseling, etc.). 27

The Educational Experience  How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this institution? Percent rating “good” or “excellent.” 28

The Educational Experience  If you could start over again, would you go to the same institution you are now attending? (Percent “Probably Yes” and “Definitely Yes”) 29

What’s the Big Picture?  Busy students have only gotten busier  Work, social life, volunteering, academics  Diverse campus  Students talk/work with people from all walks of life  ESU’s campus environment  Lower ratings compared to other schools  Overall educational experience  Student ratings lower than PASSHE recently  Fewer students would definitely attend ESU again 30

NSSE 2015  Invitations ed Tuesday, February 17, 2015  Survey links are provided by Indiana University at Bloomington  It is our job to remind students to check their s  This year’s module will be “Experiences with Information Literacy” NSSE Schedule Invitation2/17 Reminder 12/25 Reminder 23/05 Reminder 33/11 Final Reminder3/17  Spring Break 31

THANK YOU Chris Willis Assessment Specialist