The 2000
National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) Overview – July
2000
The NSSE focuses on assessing student engagement, of
freshmen compared to seniors, in
the areas of academic challenge, active and collaborative
learning, student-faculty
interaction, enriching educational experiences, and supportive
campus environment at the
University of North Dakota. This is national survey with
comparative data from other
four-year colleges or universities.
The NSSE’s College Student Report asks students about
their educational activities and
backgrounds (Appendix A). Questions from the survey capture
many of the most
important aspects of the student experience that contribute
to learning and personal
development. The Means Summary Report (Appendix B) summarizes
the responses in
the following order:
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- Academic,
Intellectual, and Social Experiences
- Reading & Writing
- Nature
of Exams
- Character
of Mental Activities
- Weekly
Activities
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- EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL
- Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development
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- Institutional Emphasis
- Quality of Relationships
- Satisfaction
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