WIU NSSE Longitudinal Results FY SR WIU % of Carnegie Class *2005 *2006 *2007 *2008 *2009 92% 102% 92% 94% 93% 97% 98% 96% 97% 96% FY SR 96% 100% 106% 99% 95% 94% 98% 96% 99% 98% FY SR FY SR FY 96% 97% 92% 95% 96% 101% 98% 103% 96% 103% 93% 94% 93% 92% 94% 94% 97% 95% 95% 97% 95% 97% 94% 95% 97% 96% 100% 96% 99% 97% 97% 100% 105% 99% 98% 97% 99% 98% 97% 98% FY SR FY SR FY SR FY SR 97% 98% 92% 95% 90% 101% 104% 109% 99% 99% 94% 92% 96% 105% 111% 113% 96% 100% 97% 96% 89% 106% 106% 111% 102% 100% 98% 96% 101% 100% 103% 105% 95% 97% 89% 99% 92% 103% 104% 112% Preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, doing homework or lab work, analyzing FY data, rehearsing, and other academic activities) SR 95% 98% 95% 95% 97% 97% 89% 96% 91% 95% 100% or greater of Carnegie Class mean indicated by green highlight or text Level of Academic Challenge Academic and Intellectual Experience Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations Mental Activities 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 a particular case or situation in depth and considering its components Making judgments about the value of information, arguments, or methods, such as examining how others gathered and interpreted data and assessing the soundness of SR their conclusions FY Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations SR Reading and Writing Number of assigned textbooks, books, or book‐length packs of course readings 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 Time Usage Institutional Environment Spending significant amounts of time studying and on academic work FY SR 92% 96% 98% 95% 94% 95% 94% 91% 94% 94% Active and Collaborative Learning FY SR 85% 94% 99% 98% 90% 98% 89% 94% 93% 96% FY SR FY SR FY SR FY SR FY SR FY SR FY SR 92% 98% 80% 92% 97% 101% 87% 95% 102% 99% 91% 99% 93% 98% 102% 99% 87% 96% 99% 100% 98% 100% 103% 102% 112% 98% 102% 98% 97% 99% 86% 97% 98% 99% 91% 99% 96% 98% 111% 100% 90% 96% 97% 99% 83% 96% 98% 95% 90% 97% 95% 95% 100% 93% 92% 95% 95% 98% 85% 96% 100% 97% 99% 100% 102% 96% 103% 96% 92% 93% Academic and Intellectual Experiences Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions Made a class presentation Worked with other students on projects during class Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary) Participated in a community‐based project (e.g. service learning) as part of a regular course Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class (students, family members, co‐workers, etc.) WIU NSSE Longitudinal Results FY SR WIU % of Carnegie Class *2005 *2006 *2007 *2008 *2009 97% 119% 99% 100% 106% 100% 107% 106% 100% 104% FY SR FY SR FY SR FY SR FY SR 96% 102% 106% 102% 98% 100% 96% 102% 96% 105% 108% 104% 113% 102% 110% 104% 106% 103% 115% 110% 96% 103% 104% 105% 97% 102% 97% 102% 103% 111% 97% 101% 107% 101% 97% 97% 98% 98% 105% 106% 99% 104% 111% 105% 104% 97% 98% 98% 113% 112% Work on a research project with a faculty member outside of course or program requirements FY SR 60% 89% 140% 100% 120% 100% 100% 88% 40% 88% Enriching Educational Experience FY SR 85% 86% 99% 91% 91% 89% 88% 87% 90% 85% Used an electronic medium (listserv, chat group, Internet, instant messaging, etc.) to FY discuss or complete an assignment SR FY Had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity than your own SR Had serious conversations with students who are very different from you in terms of FY their religious beliefs, political opinions, or personal values SR 95% 99% 96% 98% 97% 99% 105% 101% 101% 101% 166% 100% 93% 95% 89% 94% 95% 99% 89% 98% 93% 95% 95% 100% 90% 97% 97% 90% 98% 95% 38% 80% 73% 100% 48% 49% 100% 46% 133% 110% 63% 78% 100% 41% 86% 69% 77% 102% 68% 58% 100% 64% 133% 118% 53% 92% 50% 38% 86% 77% 94% 104% 89% 52% 133% 80% 100% 125% 31% 75% 50% 48% 75% 73% 81% 93% 56% 59% 100% 50% 100% 120% 44% 88% 150% 40% 100% 73% 89% 102% 56% 56% 67% 36% 75% 100% 53% 64% 50% 39% FY 110% 123% 118% 113% 129% SR 110% 125% 125% 119% 131% FY SR 95% 99% 107% 103% 102% 100% 97% 95% 97% 100% 100% or greater of Carnegie Class mean indicated by green highlight or text Student‐Faculty Interaction Academic and Intellectual Experiences 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 feedback from faculty on your academic performance (written or oral) Worked with faculty members on activities other than coursework (committees, orientation, student life activities, etc.) Enriching Educational Experiences Academic and Intellectual Experiences Enriching Educational Experiences FY SR FY Community service or volunteer work SR FY Foreign language coursework SR FY Study abroad SR FY Independent study or self‐designed major SR Participate in a learning community or some other formal program where groups of FY students take two or more classes together SR Culminating senior experience (capstone course, thesis, project, comprehensive exam, FY etc.) SR Practicum, internship, field experience, co‐op experience, or clinical assignment Time Usage Participating in co‐curricular activities (organizations, campus publications, student government, social fraternity or sorority, intercollegiate or intramural sports, etc.) Institutional Environment Encouraging contact among students from different economic, social, and racial or ethnic backgrounds WIU NSSE Longitudinal Results FY SR WIU % of Carnegie Class *2005 *2006 *2007 *2008 *2009 97% 106% 98% 102% 104% 102% 106% 104% 101% 104% FY SR FY SR FY SR 99% 99% 95% 99% 101% 104% 102% 101% 102% 101% 103% 108% 97% 102% 97% 102% 100% 107% 101% 99% 99% 101% 104% 104% 99% 99% 101% 102% 106% 103% FY SR FY SR FY SR 96% 100% 97% 102% 102% 104% 104% 103% 109% 107% 108% 108% 96% 101% 101% 103% 102% 105% 100% 98% 105% 102% 103% 103% 99% 101% 107% 104% 107% 106% 100% or greater of Carnegie Class mean indicated by green highlight or text Supportive Campus Environment Quality of Relationships Relationships with other students Relationships with faculty members Relationships with administrative personnel and offices Institutional Environment Providing the support you need to help you succeed academically Helping you cope with your non‐academic responsibilities (work, family, etc.) Providing the support you need to thrive socially *Participants 2005: 478 FY (35%), 843 SR (35%), 1321 Total (30%) 2006: 421 FY (26%), 679 SR (31%), 1100 Total (29%) 2007: 268 FY (15%), 446 SR (18%), 714 Total (17%) 2008: 283 FY (16%), 406 SR (17%), 689 Total (17%) 2009: 303 FY (19%), 296 SR (20%), 599 Total (20%) WIU NSSE Longitudinal Results WIU NSSE Longitudinal Results WIU NSSE Longitudinal Results