1. Gallaudet Institutional Research Report: National Survey of Student Engagement Pat Hulsebosch: Executive Director – Office of Academic Quality Faculty Senate December 13, 2010 1

2. National Survey of Student Engagement NSSE 2

3. National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) Since inception more than 1,400 BA granting colleges and universities have used NSSE 2010 – 589 institutions – Average response rate: 37% Practices associated with “deep learning” – Student behaviors and institutional practices Student reported impact Items; Five subscales (“NSSE benchmarks”) 3

4. Why Schools Use NSSE To participate in a national effort to improve undergraduate quality To use a research-based, psychometrically sound tool To compare performance against peer institutions To examine patterns of strengths and weaknesses within Gallaudet, across time, and across different student groups To guide and monitor institutional improvement To incorporate student engagement results in self- studies, accreditation, and accountability 4

5. USA Today Website is providing NSSE benchmark information on universities (voluntary) http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/ns se.htm http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/ns se.htm NSSE Data for Prospective Students and the Public 5

6. NSSE Analysis: Subscales

7. National Survey of Student Engagement BENCHMARKS (Subscales) Level of Academic Challenge Active and Collaborative Learning Student-Faculty Interaction Enriching Educational Experiences Supportive Campus Environment EXAMPLE NSSE ITEMS Number of papers written Made a class presentation Discussed assignments with instructor Discussed career plans with a faculty member /advisor Talking with students of a different race or ethnicity Quality of relationships with administrative personnel and offices 7

8. SUBSCALES (%) – Comparisons to NSSE average See Executive Summary, page 4 – Comparisons to designated peers East-coast universities, Carnegie class, Private universities – Comparisons to “highly engaged” IHE’s (Top 50%, Top 10%) – Comparisons to our past % (2004, 2005 -  2007) Reviewing and Reporting NSSE Data 8

9. NSSE Findings: Subscales Gallaudet First Year Students 1.Level of academic challenge – Lower than peers, but not significantly * 2.Active a nd collaborative learning – Significantly higher than average 3.Student-faculty interaction – Significantly higher than average 4.Enriching educational experience – Lower than peers, but not significantly lower than average * 5.Supportive campus environment – Lower than peers, but not significantly lower than average ALL subscales have INCREASED for first year students since the last GU NSSE Survey in 2008 * In 2008 these were significantly lower than peers 9

10. NSSE Subscales: First Year Students (FY) 200620082010 Level of Academic Challenge 49.351.855.6 Active and Collaborative Learning 41.546.849.6 Student Faculty Interaction 35.640.942.9 Enriching Educational Experiences 25.524.127.3 Supportive Campus Environment 58.460.760.9 10

11. NSSE Subscales: Seniors (S) 200620082010 Level of Academic Challenge 56.256.556.4 Active and Collaborative Learning 52.052.452.7 Student Faculty Interaction 45.043.346.4 Enriching Educational Experiences 47.450.448.1 Supportive Campus Environment 61.959.858.8 11

12. NSSE Analysis: Individual Items Comparisons to Peer Universities

13. NSSE findings: Individual Items Educational and Personal Growth Understanding yourself higher – Significantly higher than peers Understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds higher – Significantly higher than peers Solving complex real-world problems higher – Significantly higher than peers Developing a personal code of values and ethics higher – Significantly higher than peers Developing a deepened sense of spirituality higher – Significantly higher than peers 13

14. Notable NSSE Items: Curricular Expectations and Experiences Significantly Higher Than Peer Universities Discussed ideas from readings or classes with faculty members outside of class (S) Memorized (S) Asked Q’s or contributed to discussion (F) Made a class presentation (F) Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments (F) [GU] encourages contact among students from different …backgrounds (S) Came to class w/o having completed readings or assignments (S) Number of books read on your own (F) Number of written papers of 20 pages or more (F, S) Number of problem sets that take you more than an hour to complete (S) Number of problem sets that take you less than an hour to complete (S)

15. Notable NSSE Items: Curricular Expectations and Experiences Significantly Lower Than Peer Universities Extent to which your exams have challenged you (F, S) Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information from various sources (F, S) Worked with students on projects during class (S) Put together ideas or concepts from different courses (S) Had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity than your own (F, S) Had serious conversations with students of a different religious, political or person values (F) Memorized.. (F) Analyzed (S) Applied (S)

16. Notable NSSE Items: High Impact Practices Significantly Higher Than Peer IHE’s Tutored or taught (F, S) Community or volunteer work (F) Participated in a community-based project as part of a course (F, S) Participate in a learning community (2+ classes together) (S) Study abroad (F) Independent study or self designed major (F) Culminating senior experience (done or planned) (F) Significantly Lower Than Peer IHE’s Practicum, internship,field experience.. (S) Culminating senior experience (done or planned) (S) Community or volunteer work (F)

17. Notable NSSE Items: Student-Faculty Interactions Significantly Higher Than Peer Universities Discussed grades or assignment with instructor (F) Talked about career plans with a faculty member or advisor (F) Worked with faculty members on activities other than coursework (F) Significantly Lower Than Peer Universities Received prompt written or oral feedback from faculty on your academic performance (S) Quality of relationships with faculty members (F, S)

18. Notable NSSE Items: Outcomes Contribution of GU experience to the following areas Significantly Higher Than Peers Understanding yourself (F, S) Understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds (F, S) Solving complex real-work problems (F) Developing a personal code of values and ethics (F, S) Developing a deepened sense of spirituality (F, S) 18

19. Notable NSSE Items: Outcomes Contribution of GU experience to the following areas Significantly Lower Than Peers Broad general education (F, S) Writing clearly and effectively (S) Speaking clearly and effectively (S) Thinking critically and analytically (S) 19

20. Notable NSSE Items: Institutional Environment To what extent does your institution emphasize: Significantly Lower Than Peers Spending significant amounts of time studying or doing academic work (F, S) Providing the support you need to succeed academically (F, S) Quality of academic advising (F, S) 20

21. Notable NSSE Items Significantly Lower Than Peers How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this institution? (F, S) If you could start over, would you go to the same institution you are now attending? (F, S) 21

22. Discussion