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 2

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 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 3

Level of Academic Challenge (Core Value: Academic Quality) Example items – Coursework emphasizes: Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory Number of written papers or reports 20 pages or more Cal Poly PomonaIPEDS Comp. GroupCarnegie Class.All NSSE 2011Cal Poly PomonaIPEDS Comp. GroupCarnegie Class.All NSSE 2011 October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate 4

Level of Academic Challenge (ULO: Integrative Thinker – critical thinking) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate 5

Level of Academic Challenge (ULO: Practitioners - disciplinary learning) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate 6

Active and Collaborative Learning (Core Value: Learn by Doing) 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 Cal Poly PomonaIPEDS Comp. GroupCarnegie Class.All NSSE 2011Cal Poly PomonaIPEDS Comp. GroupCarnegie Class.All NSSE 2011 October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate 7

Active and Collaborative Learning (ULO: Practitioners – interpersonal skills) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate 8

Active and Collaborative Learning (ULO: Model Leaders – global citizenship) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate 9

Student-Faculty Interaction (Core Value: Teacher Scholars) Example items: Work on a research project with a faculty member outside of course or program requirements Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor Cal Poly PomonaIPEDS Comp. GroupCarnegie Class.All NSSE 2011Cal Poly PomonaIPEDS Comp. GroupCarnegie Class.All NSSE 2011 October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate 10

Student-Faculty Interaction (ACSP: Development of student scholars) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate 11

Student-Faculty Interaction (USP: Improve advising and mentoring) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate 12

Enriching Educational Experiences (Core Value: Learn by Doing) Example items: Practicum, internship, field experience, co-op experience, or clinical assignment Participating in co-curricular activities Cal Poly PomonaIPEDS Comp. GroupCarnegie Class.All NSSE 2011Cal Poly PomonaIPEDS Comp. GroupCarnegie Class.All NSSE 2011 October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate 13

Enriching Educational Experiences (Core Value: Celebration of Diversity) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate 14

Enriching Educational Experiences (ULO: Practitioners - disciplinary learning) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate 15

Enriching Educational Experiences (ACSP: Increase community-based learning) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate 16

“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 17

Downward trend October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate 18

Supportive Campus Environment (Vision: Learning-Centered University) 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.) Cal Poly PomonaIPEDS Comp. GroupCarnegie Class.All NSSE 2011Cal Poly PomonaIPEDS Comp. GroupCarnegie Class.All NSSE 2011 October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate 19

Supportive Campus Environment (USP: Facilitate students’ progress toward degree) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate 20

Supportive Campus Environment (USP: Enhance programs and services that contribute to student success) October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate 21

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 Resources Lisa M. Rotunni, Executive Director ext October 2, 2013 – Academic Senate 22