National Survey of Student Engagement Data 2003

Means By College (Other = undecided or chose 2 or more majors)





1 Academic, Intellectual, and Social Experiences: In your experience at your institution during the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following?
1=Never; 2=Sometimes

3=Often; 4=Very often

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N=54 N=153 N=102 N=85

N=26
a. Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions 2.93 2.71 2.83 2.81 2.55
b. Made a class presentation 2.46 2.31 2.43 2.27 2.27
c. Prepared 2 or more drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in 2.26 2.49 2.49 2.53 2.39
d. Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or info from various sources 3.11 2.98 3.07 3.09 2.76
e. Included diverse perspectives (different races, religions, genders, political beliefs, etc.) in class discussions or writing assignments 2.80 2.59 2.68 2.87 2.70
f. Came to class without completing readings or assignments 2.11 2.10 1.98 2.16 2.22
g. Worked with other students on projects during class 2.61 2.25 2.58 2.36 2.38
h. Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments (wording changed for 2002) 2.72 2.50 2.54 2.29 2.23
i. Put together ideas or concepts from different courses when completing assignments or during class discussions 2.78 2.65 2.48 2.69 2.52
j. Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary) 1.46 1.64 1.92 1.73 1.52
k. Participated in a community-based project as a part of a regular course 1.48 1.41 1.56 1.38 1.52
l. Used an electronic medium (list-serv, chat group, Internet, etc.) to discuss or complete an assignment 2.63 2.67 2.77 2.56 2.61
m. Used email to communicate with an instructor 3.26 2.97 3.05 3.12 2.82
n. Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor 2.80 2.53 2.68 2.82 2.39
o. Talked about career plans with a faculty member or advisor 2.33 2.05 2.21 2.34 2.15
p. Discussed ideas from your reading or classes with faculty members outside of class 1.85 1.70 1.81 1.99 1.70
q. Received prompt feedback from faculty on your academic performance (written or oral) 2.54 2.62 2.70 2.78 2.21
r. Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations. 2.63 2.48 2.54 2.64 2.33
s. Worked with faculty members on activities other than coursework (committees, orientation, student life activities, etc.) 1.76 1.46 1.50 1.56 1.61
t. Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class (student, family members, coworkers, etc.) 2.57 2.56 2.59 2.79 2.39
u. Had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity than your own 2.52 2.39 2.31 2.51 2.25
v. Had serious conversations with students who differ from you in terms of their religious beliefs, political opinions, or personal values 2.72 2.62 2.54 2.74 2.50
2 Mental Activities: During the current school year, how much has your coursework emphasized the following mental activities?
1=Very little; 2=Some

3=Quite a bit; 4=Very much

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a. Memorizing facts, ideas, or methods from your courses and readings so you can repeat them in pretty much the same form 2.85 3.01 2.87 2.89 2.85
b. Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory such as examining a particular case or situation in depth and considering its components 3.15 2.99 3.01 3.14 2.88
c. Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information, or experiences into new, more complex interpretations and relationships 2.87 2.63 2.84 2.94 2.67
d. Making judgments about the value of information, arguments, or methods such as examining how others gathered and interpreted data and assessing the soundness of their conclusions 2.93 2.65 2.68 2.87 2.67
e. Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations 3.17 2.91 2.95 3.13 3.03
3 Reading and Writing: During the current school year, about how much reading and writing have you done?
1=None; 2=Between 1 and 4; 3=Between 5 and 10;

4=Between 11 and 20; 5=More than 20

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N=54 N=153 N=102 N=85

N=26
a. Number of assigned textbooks, books, or book-length packs of course readings 3.28 3.36 3.37 3.19 3.19
b. Number of books read on your own (not assigned) for personal enjoyment or academic enrichment 2.04 1.81 1.96 1.93 1.96
c. Number of written papers or reports of 20 pages or more 1.30 1.31 1.29 1.32 1.12
d. Number of written papers or reports between 5 and 19 pages 2.22 2.37 2.38 2.44 2.12
e. Number of written papers or reports of fewer than 5 pages 3.19 3.56 3.56 3.40 3.73
Problem Sets (New 2003): In a typical week, how many homework problem sets do you complete?
1=none; 2=1 to 2; 3=3 to 4; 4=5 to 6;

5=more than 6

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N=54 N=153 N=102 N=85

N=26
a. Number of problem sets that take you more than an hour to complete. 2.00 2.50 2.37 2.45 2.65
b. Number of problem sets that take you less than an hour to complete 2.49 2.71 2.75 2.48 2.92
Homework Problems (New 2003): In a typical week, how many homework problems take you more than 15 minutes each to complete?

1=none 2=1-3 3=4-6 4=7-10 5=more than 10

 2.37 2.64 2.69 2.63 2.88
4 Challenge of Examinations: To what extent did your exams during the current school year challenge you to do your best work?
1=Very Little; to 7=Very much

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N=54 N=153 N=102 N=85

N=26
To what extent did your exams during the current school year challenge you to do your best work? 4.96 5.30 5.25 5.36 4.48
5 Quality of Advising: Overall how would you evaluate the quality of academic advising you have received at your institution?
1=Poor; 2=Fair; 3=Good; 4=Excellent

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N=26
Overall how would you evaluate the quality of academic advising you have received at your institution? 2.61 2.66 2.64 2.55 2.43
6 Enriching Educational Experiences: Which of the following have you done or do you plan to do before you graduate from your institution?
The percentage responding "yes" among all valid respondents.

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N=26
a. Practicum, internship, field experience, co-op experience, or clinical assignment 69 78 88 84 46
b. Community service or volunteer work 70 97 80 67 61
c. Participate in a learning community or some other formal program where groups of students take two or more classes together 13 22 43 22 30
d. Work on a research project with a faculty member outside of course or program requirements 11 12 10 32 21
e. Foreign language coursework 20 21 26 27 18
f. Study abroad 15 17 25 19 21
g. Independent study or self-designed major 19 15 22 28 15
h. Culminating senior experience (comprehensive exam, capstone course, thesis, project, etc.) 24 24 18 32 21
7 Time Usage: About how many hours do you spend in a typical 7-day week doing each of the following?
1=0 hrs/wk; 2=1-5 hrs/wk; 3=6-10 hrs/wk; 4=11-15 hrs/wk;

5=16-20 hrs/wk; 6=21-25 hrs/wk; 7=26-30 hrs/wk;

8=more than 30 hrs/wk

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N=54 N=153 N=102 N=85

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a. Preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, rehearsing, and other activities related to your academic program) 3.63 3.62 4.13 3.87 3.43
b. Working for pay on campus 1.69 1.61 1.55 1.87 1.43
c. Working for pay off campus 3.06 2.89 2.82 3.05 2.35
d. Participating in co-curricular activities (organizations, campus publications, student government, etc.) 2.13 2.12 1.98 2.02 2.17
e. Relaxing and socializing (watching TV, partying, exercising, etc.) 3.78 4.17 3.78 4.14 3.87
f. Providing care for dependents living with you (parents, children, spouse, etc.) 1.56 1.32 1.64 1.89 1.26
g. Commuting to class 2.37 2.18 2.25 2.31 1.91
8 Educational and Personal Growth: To what extent has your experience at this institution contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following areas?
1=Very little; 2=Some

3=Quite a bit; 4=Very much

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N=26
a. Acquiring a broad general education 3.11 3.10 3.18 3.09 2.52
b. Acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills 2.69 2.65 2.83 2.67 2.22
c. Writing clearly and effectively 2.96 2.80 2.87 2.98 2.61
d. Speaking clearly and effectively 2.81 2.61 2.76 2.68 2.35
e. Thinking critically and analytically 3.13 3.02 3.06 3.22 2.65
f. Analyzing quantitative problems 2.65 2.70 2.54 2.76 2.48
g. Using computing and information technology 2.76 3.08 2.95 3.07 2.74
h. Working effectively with others 2.87 2.86 3.05 2.76 2.52
i. Voting in local, state, or national elections 1.91 1.85 1.70 1.84 1.87
j. Learning effectively on your own 2.76 2.83 2.88 2.89 2.70
k. Understanding yourself 2.72 2.63 2.76 2.65 2.52
l. Understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds 2.59 2.34 2.58 2.35 2.26
m. Solving complex real-world problems 2.65 2.43 2.46 2.49 2.22
n. Developing a personal code of values and ethics 2.54 2.41 2.56 2.38 2.22
o. Contributing to the welfare of your community 2.19 2.10 2.20 2.12 1.83
9 Institutional Environment (Opinions about your school)
1=Very little; 2=Some

3=Quite a bit; 4=Very much

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N=26
a. Spending significant amounts of time studying and on academic work 2.72 3.01 3.03 3.04 2.83
b. Providing the support you need to help you succeed academically 2.81 2.80 2.91 2.91 2.43
c. Encouraging contact among students from different economic, social, and racial or ethnic backgrounds 2.52 2.27 2.41 2.28 2.26
d. Helping you cope with your non-academic responsibilities (work, family, etc.) 2.07 1.79 1.83 1.85 1.78
e. Providing the support you need to thrive socially 2.30 2.08 2.17 2.09 2.09
f. Attending campus events and activities (special speakers, cultural performances, athletic events, etc.) 2.56 2.49 2.54 2.52 2.43
g. Using computers in academic work 3.39 3.46 3.48 3.48 2.91
10 Quality of Relationships (Opinions about your school):

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a. Relationship with other students 1=Unfriendly, unsupportive, sense of alienation; to

7=Friendly, supportive, sense of belonging

 5.52 5.78 5.84 5.40 5.19
b. Relationship with faculty members 1=Unavailable, unhelpful, unsympathetic; to

7=Available, helpful, sympathetic

 5.33 5.21 5.27 5.67 4.92
c. Relationship with administrative personnel and offices 1=Unhelpful, inconsiderate, rigid

to

7=Helpful, considerate, flexible

 4.67 4.61 4.81 4.61 3.96
11 Satisfaction (Opinions about your school):

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a. How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this institution? 1=Poor

2=Fair

3=Good

4=Excellent

 3.02 3.08 3.17 3.02 2.70
b. If you could start over again, would you go to the same institution you are now attending? 1=Definitely no

2=Probably no

3=Probably yes

4=Definitely yes

 2.94 3.20 3.20 3.13 2.52