WIU NSSE Spring 2006 Rank vs Carnegie Masters Benchmark and Change vs Spring 2005
Freshmen
Seniors
Rank
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2006 Change 2006 Change
Academic and Intellectual Experiences
Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions
Made a class presentation
Prepared two or more drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in
Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information
from various sources
Included diverse perspectives (different races, religions, genders, political
beliefs, etc.) in class discussions or writing assignments
Come to class without completing readings or assignments
Worked with other students on projects during class
Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments
Put together ideas or concepts from different courses when completing
assignments or during class discussions
Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary)
Participated in a community-based project (e.g. service learning) as part of
a regular course
Used an electronic medium (listserv, chat group, Internet, instant
messaging, etc.) to discuss or complete an assignment
Used e-mail to communicate with an instructor
Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor
Talked about career plans with a faculty member or advisor
Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with faculty members
outside of class
Received prompt written or oral feedback from faculty on your academic
performance
Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's
standards or expectations
Worked with faculty members on activities other than coursework
(committees, orientation, student life activities, etc.)
Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class
(students, family members, co-workers, etc.)
Had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity
than your own
Had serious conversations with students who are very different from you
in terms of their religious beliefs, political opinions, or personal values
Mental Activities
Memorizing facts, ideas, or methods from your courses and readings so
you can repeat them in pretty much the same form
Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory, such as
examining a particular case or situation in depth and considering its
components
Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information, or experiences into new,
more complex interpretations and relationships
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
Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations
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WIU NSSE Spring 2006 Rank vs Carnegie Masters Benchmark and Change vs Spring 2005
Freshmen
Seniors
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Rank
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2006 Change 2006 Change
Reading and Writing
Number of assigned textbooks, books, or book-length packs of course
readings
Number of books read on your own (not assigned) for personal enjoyment
or academic enrichment
Number of written papers or reports of 20 pages or more
Number of written papers or reports between 5 and 19 pages
Number of written papers or reports of fewer than 5 pages
Problem Sets
Number of problem sets that take you more than an hour to complete
Number of problem sets that take you less than an hour to complete
Examinations
To what extent have your examinations during the current school year
challenged you to do your best work?
Additional Collegiate Experiences
Attended an art exhibit, gallery, play, dance, or other theatre performance
Exercised or participated in physical fitness activities
Participated in activities to enhance your spirituality (worship, meditation,
prayer, etc.)
Examined the strengths and weaknesses of your own views on a topic or
issue
Tried to better understand someone else's views by imagining how an issue
looks from his or her perspective
Learned something that changed the way you understand an issue or
concept
Enriching Educational Experiences
Practicum, internship, field experience, co-op experience, or clinical
assignment
Community service or volunteer work
Participate in a learning community or some other formal program where
groups of students take two or more classes together
Work on a research project with a faculty member outside of course or
program requirements
Foreign language coursework
Study abroad
Independent study or self-designed major
Culminating senior experience (capstone course, senior project or thesis,
comprehensive exam, etc.)
Quality of Relationships
Relationships with other students
Relationships with faculty members
Relationships with administrative personnel and offices
Time Usage
Preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, doing homework or lab
work, analyzing data, rehearsing, and other academic activities)
Working for pay on campus
Working for pay off campus
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WIU NSSE Spring 2006 Rank vs Carnegie Masters Benchmark and Change vs Spring 2005
Freshmen
Seniors
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Rank
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2006 Change 2006 Change
Participating in co-curricular activities (organizations, campus
publications, student government, fraternity or sorority, intercollegiate or
intramural sports, etc.)
Relaxing and socializing (watching TV, partying, etc.)
Providing care for dependents living with you (parents, children, spouse,
etc.)
Commuting to class (driving, walking, etc.)
Institutional Environment
Spending significant amounts of time studying and on academic work
Providing the support you need to help you succeed academically
Encouraging contact among students from different economic, social, and
racial or ethnic backgrounds
Helping you cope with your non-academic responsibilities (work, family,
etc.)
Providing the support you need to thrive socially
Attending campus events and activities (special speakers, cultural
performances, athletic events, etc.)
Using computers in academic work
Educational and Personal Growth
Acquiring a broad general education
Acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills
Writing clearly and effectively
Speaking clearly and effectively
Thinking critically and analytically
Analyzing quantitative problems
Using computing and information technology
Working effectively with others
Voting in local, state, or national elections
Learning effectively on your own
Understanding yourself
Understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds
Solving complex real-world problems
Developing a personal code of values and ethics
Contributing to the welfare of your community
Developing a deepened sense of spirituality
Academic Advising
Overall, how would you evaluate the quality of academic advising you
have received at your institution?
Satisfaction
How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this
institution?
If you could start over again, would you go to the same institution you are
now attending?
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