1. MPI Mission Perception Inventory Answer Accreditation Standards on Institutional Mission With Results from the Mission Perception Inventory (MPI) Ellen Boylan, Ph.D. ● Marywood University Ellen Boylan, Ph.D. ● Marywood University The 2010 Assessment Institute ● Indianapolis ● Indiana ● October 24-26 The 2010 Assessment Institute ● Indianapolis ● Indiana ● October 24-26

2. 2 What’s in a mission?

3. 3 recognizes the diversity of its learners…mission documents clear and articulate…leadership…integrity North Central Accreditation Association distinctive character… mission and purposes of the institution are accepted and widely understood…traditions…vision for the future… form the basis on which expectations for student learning are developed New England Association of Schools and Colleges … clearly define its essential values and character…formally approved statements of purpose Western Association of Schools and Colleges...values…character…community service…diversity… clearly articulated written statements of key institutional goals …research Middle States Commission on Higher Education …diversity is reflected in the student body…broader society…quality educational experience…empowers Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Accrediting bodies

4. 4  leaders of public and private institutions alike are thinking about spirituality these days, as the data suggest that's what their students are thinking about, too (Inside Higher Ed, 2009).  There is strong connection between institutional programs and student learning environment (Pascarella, 2001).  …institutions influence levels of engagement on campus as a result of structural features, programs, policies, and organizational culture ( Kuh et al., 2005). background

5. 5 scope of research Purpose Develop an instrument to measure student perception of institutional mission. Test instrument reliability. Uncover constructs (factors). Observe constructs longitudinally.

6. 6 design S elect the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) as the vehicle for inserting research questions. A ssemble a NSSE consortium to jointly engage in research to explore student perception of mission. D evelop question items; administer them to the consortium as a NSSE attachment. T est the questions: reliability, factor analysis, and correlation analysis. Repeat annually.

7. 7 MissionPerceptionInventory(MPI) (~19 items)SenseOfMissionRespectforDiversity Personal Development (MECIC) or Values Development (CCC) AdministerConsortiamissionquestions (20 items) derivation of the MPI and subscales

8. 8 ) sense of mission (10 items  =.892) The mission of this institution is widely understood by students. Social and personal development is an important part of the mission. Ethical and spiritual development of students is important. This institution offers opportunities for volunteering and community service. This institution offers opportunities for developing leadership skills. There are opportunities for students to strengthen their religious commitment. This institution’s religious heritage is evident. Professors here discuss the ethical implications of what is being studied. As a result of my experience here, I am more aware of my own personal values. The mission of this institution is reflected in course offerings.

9. 9 respect for diversity (5 items  =.914) The faculty, staff, and students here… respect different religions respect different races and respect different races and cultures cultures ……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… Students feel free to express individual spirituality. Students feel free to express individual spirituality. Different sexual orientations are accepted. Different sexual orientations are accepted. The environment encourages appreciation of diversity The environment encourages appreciation of diversity.

10. 10 The NSSE instrument with attached Mission Perception Inventory (MPI) questions has been administered 184 times to more than 55,000 first-year and senior students at 123 unique institutions across the United States …since 2004. administration

11. 11 Consortia institutions & respondents by year Respondents Consortia InstitutionsFirst YearSenior NNN 2004152,0001,827 2005161,2791,332 2006242,6842,854 2007364,5334,331 Catholic 2008354,5205,063 *MECIC 2008196,8056,970 Catholic 2009294,3224,590 *MECIC 2009101,1771,040 184**27,32028,007 *Independent Colleges **123 unique institutions

12. 12 Are the factors reliable? 2009 Catholic College Consortium MECIC Independent Consortium cronbach  Sense of Mission 0.8950.892 Respect for Diversity 0.9100.914 Personal Development n/a0.837 Values Development 0.848n/a Mission Perception Inventory (MPI) 0.9390.941 NSSE/Beliefs and Values Scale 0.8160.830

13. 13 (MPI) Mission Perception Inventory Report

14. 14 Sample MPI page

15. NSSE 2008-2009 Benchmark Statistics by Consortia 15

16. 16 participating institutions by region 2008 = 2 consortia, 54 institutions

17. 17 “urbanicity” of participating institutions 2008

18. Mission Perception Inventory questions 18

19. 19 References Inside Higher Education (2009). Spiritual accountability. Retrieved from http://www.insidehighered.com/layout/set/pri...assessment/01/02/2007/News http://www.insidehighered.com/layout/set/pri...assessment/01/02/2007/News Kuh, D. G., Kinzie, J., Schuh, J. H., and Whitt, E. J. (2005). Never let it rest: lessons about student success from high-performing colleges and universities. Change, 37(4), 44-51. Pacarella, E. T. (2001). Identifying excellence in undergraduate education. Change, 33(3), 18-27. Stevens, J. P. (1992). Applied multivariate statistics for the social sciences (2 nd edition). Hillsdale, New Jersey: Erlbaum. Tabachnick, B. G. & Fidel, L. S. (1996). Using multivariate statics, third edition. New York, NY: HarperCollins.

20. 20 Discussion:

21. 21 Ellen Boylan, Ph.D. Director of Institutional Research and Assessment eboylan@marywood.edu Office of Planning and Institutional Research http://cwis.marywood.edu/instresearch/activity.stm Marywood University Answer Accreditation Standards on Institutional Mission with Results from the Mission Perception Inventory (MPI

22. MPI Mission Perception Inventory Answer Accreditation Standards on Institutional Mission With Results from the Mission Perception Inventory (MPI) Ellen Boylan, Ph.D. ● Marywood University Ellen Boylan, Ph.D. ● Marywood University The 2010 Assessment Institute ● Indianapolis ● Indiana ● October 24-26 The 2010 Assessment Institute ● Indianapolis ● Indiana ● October 24-26