1. MSU Student Evaluations of Advising (NSSE) Chris Fastnow Office of Planning and Analysis January 15, 2009

2. NSSE Survey Survey of first year and senior students about student engagement Administered nationally by Indiana University Half million participants in 2008 Questions about topics that influence learning and development student behaviors institutional actions and requirements student reactions to college background information

3. 2008 Survey Administration 3,157 MSU students sampled, with 1074 responding 34% response rate (up from 25% in 2007) National response rate: 39% 2008 respondents closely mirrored MSU population according to race/ethnicity Likely a non-response bias that favors the more engaged, more positive students

4. Advising Overall, how would you evaluate the quality of academic advising you have received at MSU? (1=poor, 2=fair, 3=good, 4=excellent) Comparisons: MSU and peers (2008 respondents) Colleges (2007 and 2008 combined) Retained to second year/Not retained (2007 and 2008, first year students only)

5. Overall, how would you evaluate the quality of academic advising you have received at MSU? (1=poor, 4=excellent)

8. External Comparisons Very High Research Universities High or Very High Undergrad Focus Colorado State University Florida State University Indiana University Iowa State University Penn State University Rutgers University SUNY Albany University of Delaware University of Georgia University of Iowa University of Massachusetts