1. The NJIT Student Experience
Institutional Research and Planning

2. Assessment Surveys for Undergraduates
Key Surveys
NSSE
Student Satisfaction
EBI Survey Suite
Limitations
Formats vary
Some response rates low
Benchmarks only available for:
EBI Residence hall survey
6/17/2019

3. Student Diversity--NSSE & EBI
Conversations with those of different ethnic backgrounds:
Percent of students who frequently had serious conversations with those of a different race or ethnicity
NSSE Scale:
Percent of students who responded “Often” and “Very often” to whether they had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity.
Scale: 1=Never, 2= Sometimes, 3=Often, 4=Very Often
EBI Scale:
Percent of students who reported values of 6-7 which is consistent with EBI reporting standards.
Scale: 1=Not at all – 4=Moderately – 7=Extremely
2012
2013
Year
NSSE NJIT
NSSE Carnegie
EBI SAA
First-Year
63%
53%
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Senior
68%
55%
ALL
56%
NSSE Response Rate: 23% ACUI/EBI Response Rate: 17%
6/17/2019

4. Appreciating Diversity:
Diversity--EBI
Appreciating Diversity:
To what degree has attending this university increased your interaction with people different from you?
76% responded positively
To what degree has attending this university helped you to understand the impact of diversity on society?
69% responded positively
EBI Scale:
Percent of students who reported values of 6-7 which is consistent with EBI reporting standards.
Scale: 1=Not at all -- 4=Moderately -- 7=Extremely
ACUI/EBI Response Rate: 17%
6/17/2019

5. Fraternity/Sorority Diversity--EBI
To what degree does your involvement with your fraternity/sorority increase your interaction with people who are different than you?
90% responded positively.
To what degree does your involvement with your fraternity/sorority increase your ability to work with diverse populations(cultural, ethnic, political etc.)?
91% responded positively
EBI Scale:
Percent of students who reported values of 6-7 which is consistent with EBI reporting standards.
Scale: 1=Not at all -- 4=Moderately -- 7=Extremely
AFA/EBI response Rate 46%
6/17/2019

6. EBI Fraternity & Sorority Life--EBI
Fraternity & Sorority Issue Analysis:
Sense of Belonging: Excellent
Intrapersonal Competence: Excellent
Collaboration: Excellent
Diverse interactions: Excellent
Fraternity/Sorority Housing: Below goal
EBI analysis recommended review to improve housing
The new “Greek Village” will rectify correct this.
AFA/EBI response Rate 46%
6/17/2019

7. Feeling of community on campus—Student Satisfaction &EBI Five Year Trend
According to EBI Student Activities Survey, 43% percent of students reported that attending student activities has helped them feel a sense of belonging on campus
NJIT Satisfaction Scale: 5=Very Satisfied, 4=Satisfied, 3=Neutral, 2=Dissatisfied, 1=Very Dissatisfied
NJIT Student Satisfaction Response Rate: 24-36% ACUI/EBI Response Rate: 17%
6/17/2019

8. Opportunity for involvement in student organizations and events & Availability of cultural and social events (Student Satisfaction) Five Year Trend
6/17/2019

9. Campus Event Attendance--NSSE
Co-Curricular Activities Participation
Percent of students who spend at least 5 hours per week on co-curricular activities
Percent of students who did NOT spend any time on co-curricular activities per week
Percent of students who reported either “>5hours/week” or “0 hours/week”.
Scale: 1=0 hours/week, 2=1-5 hours/week, 3=6-10 hours/week, 4=11-15 hours/week, 5=16-20 hours/week, 6=21-25 hours/week, 7=26-30 hours/week, 8=30+ hours/week
NSSE Response Rate 23%
Year
NJIT
Carnegie
First-Year
29%
33%
Senior
28%
27%
Year
NJIT
Carnegie
First-Year
42%
36%
Senior
47%
6/17/2019

10. Student Activities and Events--EBI
Overall Evaluation of Student Activities:
32 % are satisfied with student activities offered at this institution.
Cultural Event Appreciation:
46% say it is important to offer cultural programs and activities
Attending Cultural Events:
20% have attended cultural events in the area, but off campus
EBI Scale:
Percent of students who reported values of 6-7 which is consistent with EBI reporting standards.
Scale: 1=Not at all – 4=Moderately – 7=Extremely
ACUI/EBI Response Rate: 17%
6/17/2019

11. Campus Event Attendance—NSSE
Physical fitness related activities:
Percentage of students who exercised and participated in physical fitness related activities
Percent of students who responded “Quite a bit” and “Very Much” to whether they attended these campus activities.
Scale: 1=Very Little, 2=Some, 3=Quite a bit, 4=Very Much
NSSE response Rate 23%
Year
NJIT
Carnegie
First-Year
52%
61%
Senior
54%
55%
6/17/2019

12. Recreational Activities--EBI
What types of recreational activities are students interested in participating in:
Currently participating in intramural athletics: 7%
ACUI/EBI Response Rate:17%
6/17/2019

13. ACUI/EBI Student Activities and Events
Student Event interest:
Student reports of events and activities that they would be interested in attending:
Intramural sports (Ice hockey, volleyball)
Educational Social Activities
Game Jam (computer programming competition)
Chess Tournament
Art and Cultural Events
ACUI/EBI Response Rate: 17%
6/17/2019

14. EBI and Student Satisfaction Food Results
Food Service: Predicts Student Satisfaction
Food Service Results:
Improvement in food service satisfaction since 2011 from 31% to 37% (Student Satisfaction)
Cleanliness is reported as “Good” but is below goal. (EBI)
Food Quality, Variety and Price is reported as “Fair” and below goal. (EBI)
ACUI—Student Union/EBI Response Rate 21%
Student Satisfaction Response Rates 24-34%
6/17/2019

15. Remaining areas of concern:
Food Services--EBI
Five years of residence hall student surveys show dining has improved overall.
Remaining areas of concern:
Environment
Service
Variety
Value
Hours
Quality
ACUI—Student Union/EBI Response Rate 21%
6/17/2019

16. Academic Advising--NSSE
Overall quality of academic advising at your institution:
Percent of students who report that the overall quality of academic advising that they received was good to excellent
Percent of students that reported the quality was either “Good” or “Excellent”.
Scale: 1=Poor, 2=Fair, 3=Good, 4=Excellent
Year
NJIT
Carnegie
First-Year
62%
79%
Senior
58%
71%
6/17/2019

17. Quality and Availability of Academic Advisement: Undergraduate Students Five Year Trend (Student Satisfaction)
6/17/2019

18. Student Advising: Faculty/Advisors NSSE
Student-Faculty Career Advising
Percent of students who discussed career plans (Often/Very Often) with faculty or an academic advisor
Percent of students who never discussed career plans with faculty or an academic advisor
Percent of students who either responded “Never” or “Often/Very Often” in reference to whether they discussed career plans with faculty or advisor.
Scale: 1=Never, 2=Sometimes, 3=Often, 4=Very Often
NSSE Response Rate 23%
Year
NJIT
Carnegie
First-Year
23%
31%
Senior
30%
40%
Year
NJIT
Carnegie
First-Year
35%
24%
Senior
25%
20%
6/17/2019

19. Advising (Compared to national standards):
EBI Advising Reports
Advising (Compared to national standards):
Advisor knowledge: Excellent
Advisor relationship: Good
Advisor helped students overcome academic difficulties: Good
Advisor enhanced progress toward graduation: Good, but below goal
Advisor helped students overcome financial difficulties: Fair
Advisor discussed future career plans and opportunities: Fair
EBI Academic Advising response rate 21%
6/17/2019

20. Reflections
NJIT has a high level of communication and interaction among a diverse student population.
Fraternities/Sororities are highly satisfied.
Campus community needs more educational, athletic, and cultural activities.
Food service has improved but some issues remain.
Academic advising is good, but needs more focus on progress toward graduation and career planning.