First-Year Seminar 2006/2007 Assessment Findings Toni Woolfork-Barnes, Ed.D. First-Year Experience Programs Director
Comparison Schools University of Illinois at Chicago Ferris State University Bowling Green University Clemson University University of Oklahoma University of Tennessee at Knoxville Slippery Rock University Bowling Green University Ferris State University University of Illinois at Chicago University of Oklahoma University of Tennessee at Martin
Factor 1: Course Improved Study Strategies 2006 SchoolMeans Western Michigan University3.94 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School SchoolMeans Western Michigan University4.32 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School
Factor 2: Course Improved Academic and Cognitive Skills 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University3.55 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.63 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School
Factor 3: Course Improved Critical Thinking 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.06 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.36 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School
Factor 4: Course Improved Connections with Faculty 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.32 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.51 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School
Factor 5: Course Improved Connections with Peers 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.83 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.84 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School
Factor 6: Course Increased Out-of-Class Engagement 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University3.97 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.18 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School
Factor 7: Course Improved Knowledge of Campus Policy 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.41 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.74 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School
Factor 8: Course Improved Knowledge of Academic Services 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.53 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University5.12 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School
Factor 9: Course Improved Managing Time and Priorities 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.22 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.53 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School
Factor 10: Course Improved Knowledge of Wellness 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.12 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.36 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School
Factor 11: Sense of belonging and Acceptance 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University5.45 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University5.53 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School
Factor 12: Usefulness of Course Readings 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University3.72 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.04 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School
Factor 13: Satisfaction with College/University 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University5.41 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University5.47 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School
Factor 14: Course Included Engaging Pedagogy 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.32 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.55 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School
Factor 15: Overall Course Effectiveness 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.09 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.38 Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School Comparison School