2001 National Survey of Student Engagement Performance Indicators
Level of Academic Challenge
How many hours do you spend in a week preparing for class
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 if fewer than 5 pages*
Extent coursework emphasized analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory
Extent coursework emphasized synthesizing and organizing ideas, information, or experiences
Extent coursework emphasized making judgments about the value of information, arguments, or methods
Extent coursework emphasized applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations
Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor’s standards or expectations
Extent to which the institution emphasizes spending significant amounts of time studying
Active and Collaborative Learning
How often have you asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions
How often have you made a class presentation
How often have you worked with other students on projects during class
How often have you worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments
How often have you tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary)
How often have you participated in a community-based project as part of a regular course
How often have you discussed ideas from your readings with others outside of class
Student Interaction with Faculty
How often have you discussed grades or assignments with an instructor
How often have you talked about career plans with a faculty member or advisor
How often have you discussed ideas from your readings or classes with faculty members outside class
How often have you received prompt feedback from faculty on your academic performance
How often have you worked with faculty members on activities other than coursework
Have you, or do you plan to, work on a research project with a faculty member**
Enriching Educational Experiences
How many hours do you spend in a week participating in co-curricular activities
Have you, or do you plan to, participate in a practicum, internship, field experience, co-op experience
Have you, or do you plan to, participate in community service or volunteer work
Have you, or do you plan to, take foreign language coursework
Have you, or do you plan to, study abroad
Have you, or do you plan to, participate in an independent study or self-designed major
Have you, or do you plan to, participate in a culminating senior experience
How often have you used an electronic medium to discuss or complete an assignment
How often have you had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity than your own
How often have you had serious conversations with students who differ from you in their backgrounds
Extent to which the institution encourages contact among students from different backgrounds
Supportive Campus Environment
Extent to which the institution emphasizes providing the support you need to succeed academically
Extent to which the institution emphasizes helping you cope with your non-academic responsibilities
Extent to which the institution emphasizes providing the support you need to thrive socially
Quality of your relationships with other students
Quality of your relationships with faculty members
Quality of your relationships with administrative personnel and offices
Gains in Academic Development
Extent to which the institution has contributed to acquiring a broad general education
Extent to which the institution has contributed to acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills
Extent to which the institution has contributed to writing clearly and effectively
Extent to which the institution has contributed to speaking clearly and effectively
Extent to which the institution has contributed to thinking critically and analytically
Extent to which the institution has contributed to analyzing quantitative problems
Extent to which the institution has contributed to using computing and information technology
Gains in Personal Development
Extent to which the institution has contributed to working effectively with others
Extent to which the institution has contributed to voting in local, state, or national elections
Extent to which the institution has contributed to learning effectively on your own
Extent to which the institution has contributed to understanding yourself
Extent to which the institution has contributed to understanding people of other backgrounds
Extent to which the institution has contributed to developing a personal code of values and ethics
Extent to which the institution has contributed to contributing to the welfare of your community
Satisfaction with College
How would you evaluate your entire educational experiences at this institution
If you could start over again, would you go to the same institution your are now attending
* Single item for the NSSE 2000 Performance Indicators
** Wording differs for the NSSE 2000 Performance Indicators