National Survey of Student Engagement Executive Snapshot 2007

Characteristics of LIU Respondents  12% of Freshmen  11% of Seniors  Gender  77% female respondents  23% male respondents  91% Non-Residential Students

Comparison Groups  Urban Universities CUNY Hunter, Pace University, DePaul University, Temple University  Carnegie Peers ( Masters Level II)  NSSE 2007

Sample Questions  As an outcome of your college education, how important to you is acquiring a broad general education? Freshmen 66% Very important 29% Moderately important Seniors 71% Very important 22% Moderately important

 As an outcome of your college education, how important to you is acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills? Freshmen 82% Very Important 13% Moderately important Seniors 92% Very Important 7% Moderately important

Five Indicators of Effective Educational Practice Level of Academic Challenge Preparing for Class Number of written reports 20 pages or more Courses emphasizing making judgments Active and Collaborative Learning Asked questions in class Made presentation in class

Student Faculty Interaction Discussed grades or assignments with instructor Received prompt written or oral feedback Enriching Educational Experiences Clubs Community Service Using Technology to complete assignments

Supportive Campus Environment Campus provides support to help you succeed academically Environment helps you cope with non- academic responsibilities (work, family, etc.) Quality of Relationships with administrative personnel, faculty, and other offices

Next Steps  Reviewing the Benchmarks of Effective Educational Practice  Comparing data to Campus goals and objectives  Communicating Areas of Possible Improvement