1. The University of Texas-Pan American S. J. Sethi, Ph.D. Assistant Director Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness Faculty Survey of Student Engagement 2004 Results & Observations Presented by:

2. What is FSSE? (pronounced “fessie”) An instrument designed to measure faculty expectations of student engagement in educational practices that are linked with high levels of learning and development.

3. FSSE 2004 Completed at 132 colleges/universities Completed by over 20,000 faculty members All institutions participated in NSSE also

4. FSSE 2004 at UTPA Completed by 193 faculty members (35% response rate) (145 in 2003) 60% males, 40% females (58% males, 42% females in 2003)

5. Types of Questions Included  Gender, race & ethnicity, discipline taught.  Time spent preparing for class.  Course emphasis.  Expectations from students.  Class & homework assignments.  Time spent in class (lecture, discussion, etc.).  Emphasis on engaging students in cognitive activities.

6. Some Results NeverSometimesOftenVery Often NeverSometimesOftenVery OftenNeverSometimesOftenVery Often

7. Some Results In your selected course, how important to you is it that your students: Not ImportantSomewhat ImportantImportantVery Important Not ImportantSomewhat ImportantImportantVery Important Not ImportantSomewhat ImportantImportantVery Important

8. 2004 FSSE – 2004 NSSE Areas of Greatest Discrepancies Between Faculty & Students LD Faculty UD Faculty FY Students SR Students Students use electronic medium to discuss or complete assignments - often/very often. 27% 36% 54% 64% Students receive prompt feedback (written or oral) from instructor on their academic performance - often/very often. 83% 91% 44% 57% Coursework emphasizes memorization - very much/quite a bit. 29% 28% 76% 71% Courses are structured so students learn and develop skills in using computing and information technology - very much/quite a bit. 44% 41% 82% 83% Courses are structured so students learn and develop skills for working effectively with others - very much/quite a bit. 64% 57% 73% 84% UTPA requires students to spend significant amounts of time studying and on academic work - very much/quite a bit. 55% 51% 76% 72%

9. Questions & Discussion Contact Information: Dr. S. J. Sethi: sjsethi@utpa.edusjsethi@utpa.edu Phone: 956-381-2383 This presentation is online at: http://www.oire.panam.edu/publications/fsse2004.ppt http://www.oire.panam.edu/publications/fsse2004.ppt