1. First-Year Seminar 2006/2007 Assessment Findings Toni Woolfork-Barnes, Ed.D. First-Year Experience Programs Director 10-13 1

2. Comparison Schools 2006-2007 University of Illinois at Chicago Ferris State University Bowling Green University Clemson University University of Oklahoma University of Tennessee at Knoxville 2 2007-2008 Slippery Rock University Bowling Green University Ferris State University University of Illinois at Chicago University of Oklahoma University of Tennessee at Martin

3. Factor 1: Course Improved Study Strategies 2006 SchoolMeans Western Michigan University3.94 Comparison School 14.37 Comparison School 24.71 Comparison School 34.28 Comparison School 44.81 Comparison School 54.54 Comparison School 64.61 2007 SchoolMeans Western Michigan University4.32 Comparison School 14.87 Comparison School 24.33 Comparison School 34.58 Comparison School 44.51 Comparison School 54.57 Comparison School 64.67 3

4. Factor 2: Course Improved Academic and Cognitive Skills 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University3.55 Comparison School 13.94 Comparison School 24.40 Comparison School 34.09 Comparison School 44.27 Comparison School 54.10 Comparison School 64.06 2007 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.63 Comparison School 14.63 Comparison School 23.90 Comparison School 34.12 Comparison School 44.43 Comparison School 54.11 Comparison School 64.22 4

5. Factor 3: Course Improved Critical Thinking 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.06 Comparison School 14.34 Comparison School 24.78 Comparison School 34.24 Comparison School 44.66 Comparison School 54.39 Comparison School 64.45 2007 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.36 Comparison School 14.99 Comparison School 24.30 Comparison School 34.47 Comparison School 44.57 Comparison School 54.42 Comparison School 64.64 5

6. Factor 4: Course Improved Connections with Faculty 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.32 Comparison School 14.69 Comparison School 25.11 Comparison School 34.90 Comparison School 44.97 Comparison School 55.00 Comparison School 64.83 2007 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.51 Comparison School 15.28 Comparison School 24.60 Comparison School 34.85 Comparison School 44.96 Comparison School 54.94 Comparison School 64.97 6

7. Factor 5: Course Improved Connections with Peers 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.83 Comparison School 14.75 Comparison School 25.25 Comparison School 34.44 Comparison School 45.43 Comparison School 54.92 Comparison School 64.91 2007 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.84 Comparison School 15.39 Comparison School 24.64 Comparison School 35.29 Comparison School 44.91 Comparison School 54.82 Comparison School 65.30 7

8. Factor 6: Course Increased Out-of-Class Engagement 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University3.97 Comparison School 14.10 Comparison School 24.21 Comparison School 33.75 Comparison School 43.90 Comparison School 54.30 Comparison School 64.54 2007 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.18 Comparison School 14.46 Comparison School 24.09 Comparison School 34.32 Comparison School 43.68 Comparison School 54.32 Comparison School 64.39 8

9. Factor 7: Course Improved Knowledge of Campus Policy 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.41 Comparison School 14.98 Comparison School 25.20 Comparison School 35.58 Comparison School 44.94 Comparison School 55.31 Comparison School 65.04 2007 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.74 Comparison School 15.45 Comparison School 25.03 Comparison School 35.34 Comparison School 45.34 Comparison School 55.43 Comparison School 65.42 9

10. Factor 8: Course Improved Knowledge of Academic Services 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.53 Comparison School 15.39 Comparison School 25.38 Comparison School 35.59 Comparison School 44.85 Comparison School 55.38 Comparison School 65.27 2007 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University5.12 Comparison School 15.61 Comparison School 25.38 Comparison School 35.62 Comparison School 45.52 Comparison School 55.48 Comparison School 65.36 10

11. Factor 9: Course Improved Managing Time and Priorities 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.22 Comparison School 14.57 Comparison School 25.02 Comparison School 34.69 Comparison School 44.93 Comparison School 54.82 Comparison School 64.80 2007 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.53 Comparison School 15.21 Comparison School 24.52 Comparison School 34.95 Comparison School 44.80 Comparison School 54.85 Comparison School 65.04 11

12. Factor 10: Course Improved Knowledge of Wellness 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.12 Comparison School 14.35 Comparison School 25.00 Comparison School 33.49 Comparison School 43.78 Comparison School 54.46 Comparison School 64.56 2007 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.36 Comparison School 15.16 Comparison School 24.42 Comparison School 34.72 Comparison School 44.03 Comparison School 54.29 Comparison School 64.56 12

13. Factor 11: Sense of belonging and Acceptance 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University5.45 Comparison School 15.50 Comparison School 25.72 Comparison School 35.49 Comparison School 45.63 Comparison School 55.73 Comparison School 65.46 2007 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University5.53 Comparison School 15.82 Comparison School 25.57 Comparison School 35.71 Comparison School 45.36 Comparison School 55.76 Comparison School 65.67 13

14. Factor 12: Usefulness of Course Readings 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University3.72 Comparison School 14.57 Comparison School 24.48 Comparison School 35.04 Comparison School 44.81 Comparison School 54.01 Comparison School 64.46 2007 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.04 Comparison School 14.55 Comparison School 24.46 Comparison School 34.61 Comparison School 44.89 Comparison School 54.10 Comparison School 64.66 14

15. Factor 13: Satisfaction with College/University 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University5.41 Comparison School 15.25 Comparison School 25.59 Comparison School 35.47 Comparison School 46.00 Comparison School 55.94 Comparison School 65.64 2007 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University5.47 Comparison School 15.75 Comparison School 25.34 Comparison School 35.73 Comparison School 45.45 Comparison School 55.98 Comparison School 65.77 15

16. Factor 14: Course Included Engaging Pedagogy 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.32 Comparison School 14.57 Comparison School 25.07 Comparison School 34.64 Comparison School 45.05 Comparison School 54.91 Comparison School 64.79 2007 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.55 Comparison School 15.25 Comparison School 24.48 Comparison School 34.85 Comparison School 44.81 Comparison School 54.81 Comparison School 64.76 16

17. Factor 15: Overall Course Effectiveness 2006 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.09 Comparison School 14.57 Comparison School 25.02 Comparison School 35.00 Comparison School 45.13 Comparison School 54.80 Comparison School 64.93 2007 SchoolsMeans Western Michigan University4.38 Comparison School 15.27 Comparison School 24.51 Comparison School 35.09 Comparison School 45.16 Comparison School 54.61 Comparison School 65.08 17