Academic Staff
Senate Presentation
March 17, 2014
Presentation Overview
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Purpose of this Presentation
Interpreting NSSE Results
NSSE Administration
Selected UW-Platteville NSSE 2013 Results
 Institutional Satisfaction
 Engagement Indicators
 Item Comparisons
 Proposed Institutional Response
 Questions & Discussion
Purpose of this
Presentation
Academic Staff Senate
Presentation
 Further disseminate the results of an institutional
measure
 Given time, only giving ‘macro’ and select ‘drilldown’ views of the results
 Draw attention to NSSE results across the
institution
 Promote the Improvement of Learning’s endorsed
Institutional Response
Interpreting NSSE Results
Interpreting NSSE Results
 These are students’ self-report of their perceptions,
experiences and plans.
Interpreting NSSE Results
 These are students’ self-report of their perceptions,
experiences and plans.
 This is designed to be a measure of the
INSTITUTION.
Interpreting NSSE Results
 These are students’ self-report of their perceptions,
experiences and plans.
 This is designed to be a measure of the
INSTITUTION.
 In comparing, outliers cancel each other out.
How do we choose our targets?
How do we choose our targets?
Interpreting NSSE Results
 P-values indicate whether there is a statistically
significant difference between the two means being
compared.
 *p<.05, **p<.01, ***p<.001
Interpreting NSSE Results
 P-values indicate whether there is a statistically
significant difference between the two means being
compared.
 *p<.05, **p<.01, ***p<.001
 Effect sizes indicate how meaningful that
difference is in standard deviations. (Cohen’s d)
 Small = .10
 Medium = .30
 Large = .50
NSSE Administration
Survey Administration
 Census-administered firstyear & senior students
 Spring administration
 Multiple follow-ups to
increase response rates
 Additional Modules provide
option to delve deeper into
the student experience
 Experiences with Diverse Perspectives
 Experiences with Writing
A Commitment to Data Quality
NSSE’s Psychometric Portfolio
presents evidence of validity,
reliability, and other indicators
of data quality. It serves higher
education leaders, researchers,
and professionals who use
NSSE.
See the Psychometric Portfolio
nsse.iub.edu/links/psychometric_portfolio
NSSE 2013 U.S. Institution
Response Rates
UW-Platteville’s response rate = 30%
NSSE 2013 U.S. Institutional Response Rates
All NSSE 2013 institutions = 30%
Undergraduate
Enrollment
Number of
Institutions
Avg. Institutional
Response Rate
2,500 or fewer
255
37%
2,501 to 4,999
113
28%
5,000 to 9,999
96
22%
10,000 or more
104
21%
All institutions
568
30%
NSSE 2013 U.S. Institution
Response Rates
UW-Platteville’s response rate = 30%
NSSE 2013 U.S. Institutional Response Rates
All NSSE 2013 institutions = 30%
Undergraduate
Enrollment
Number of
Institutions
Avg. Institutional
Response Rate
2,500 or fewer
255
37%
2,501 to 4,999
113
28%
5,000 to 9,999
96
22%
10,000 or more
104
21%
All institutions
568
30%
Respondents to NSSE
 First-Year Students
 1461 sampled
 406 responded
 28% Response Rate
 Senior Students
 1501 sampled
 489 responded
 33% Response Rate
Response Rate Implications
 Sampling Error
 First-Year: +/- 4.1%
 Senior: +/- 3.6%
 Weighting
 Due to overrepresentation in respondents
 Full-time Students
 Female Students
Selected UW-Platteville
NSSE 2013 Results
Results to be Covered
 Institutional Satisfaction
 Satisfaction with Educational Experience
 Would they choose go to UW-Platteville again?
 Engagement Indicators
 10 of them
 What is driving them in the direction they’re in
 Item Comparisons
National Comparison Group
consists of…
National Comparison Group
(1-6 of 17)
 Armstrong Atlantic State University (Savannah,
GA)
 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
(Bloomsburg, PA)
 California University of Pennsylvania (California,
PA)
 Clarion University of Pennsylvania (Clarion, PA)
 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (East
Stroudsburg, PA)
 Eastern Illinois University (Charleston, IL)
National Comparison Group
(7-12 of 17)
 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (Edinboro,
PA)
 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (Kutztown,
PA)
 Millersville University of Pennsylvania (Millersville,
PA)
 Pittsburg State University (Pittsburg, KS)
 Southern Connecticut State University (New
Haven, CT)
 Southern Utah University (Cedar City, UT)
National Comparison Group
(13-17 of 17)
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University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO)
University of Michigan-Flint (Flint, MI)
University of Nebraska at Kearney (Kearney, NE)
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, The
(Chattanooga, TN)
 West Texas A&M University (Canyon, TX)
Satisfaction with “Entire Educational
Experience” at UW-Platteville
Satisfaction with “Entire Educational
Experience” at UW-Platteville
Percentage Rating Their Overall
Experience as "Excellent" or "Good"
First-year
UW-Platteville
87%
National Comparison
87%
Senior
UW-Platteville
85%
National Comparison
86%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Satisfaction with “Entire Educational
Experience” at UW-Platteville
 “How would you evaluate your entire educational
experience at this institution?” (Seniors)
UW-Platteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Poor
2
2
-
Fair
12
11
+1
Good
53
48
+5
Excellent
32
39
-7
Difference
Satisfaction with “Entire Educational
Experience” at UW-Platteville
 “How would you evaluate your entire educational
experience at this institution?” (Seniors)
UW-Platteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Poor
2
2
-
Fair
12
11
+1
Good
53
48
+5
Excellent
32
39
-7
Difference
Satisfaction with UW-Platteville
Percentage Who Would "Definitely" or
"Probably" Attend This Institution Again
First-year
UW-Platteville
86%
National Comparison
83%
Senior
UW-Platteville
81%
National Comparison
81%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Satisfaction with UW-Platteville
 “If you could start over again, would you go to the
same institution you are now attending?” (Seniors)
UW-Platteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Difference
Definitely no
5
5
-
Probably no
14
14
-
Probably yes
44
40
+4
Definitely yes
37
41
-4
Satisfaction with UW-Platteville
 “If you could start over again, would you go to the
same institution you are now attending?” (Seniors)
UW-Platteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Difference
Definitely no
5
5
-
Probably no
14
14
-
Probably yes
44
40
+4
Definitely yes
37
41
-4
NSSE Engagement Indicators
Student – Faculty
Interaction
NSSE Engagement Indicators
Meaningful Academic
Engagement Themes
Academic Challenge
Learning with Peers
Experiences with Faculty
Student – Faculty
Interaction
Campus Environment
NSSE Engagement Indicators
Meaningful Academic
Engagement Themes
Engagement Indicators
Academic Challenge
Learning with Peers
Experiences with Faculty
Student – Faculty
Interaction
Campus Environment
Engagement Indicators
Overall results compared to peer group for each
Engagement Indicator.
Theme
Engagement Indicator
Higher-Order Learning (HO)
Academic
Challenge
Learning
with Peers
Experiences
with Faculty
Campus
Environment
Reflective & Integrative Learning (RI)
Learning Strategies (LS)
Your students compared with
National Comparison
First-year
Senior
▽
▽
▼
▼
▽
▽
▽
▼
▼
△
△
▼
▽
▽
--
--
Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
--
Collaborative Learning (CL)
--
Discussions with Diverse Others (DD)
Student-Faculty Interaction (SF)
Effective Teaching Practices (ET)
Quality of Interactions (QI)
Supportive Environment (SE)
▽
▽
Seniors’ Engagement
Indicators
Seniors
Theme
Academic
Challenge
Engagement Indicator
Higher-Order Learning
Reflective and Integrative Learning
Learning Strategies
Quantitative Reasoning
Learning with
Peers
Experiences
with Faculty
Campus
Environment
Collaborative Learning
Discussions with Diverse Others
Student-Faculty Interaction
Effective Teaching Practices
Quality of Interactions
Supportive Environment
Your seniors
compared with
National Comparison
▽
▼
▼
△
△
▼
▽
▽
-▽
Your students’ average
was significantly higher
▲ (p<.05) with an effect size
at least .3 in magnitude.
Your students’ average
was significantly higher
△ (p<.05) with an effect size
less than .3 in magnitude.
--
No significant
difference.
Your students’ average
was significantly lower
▽ (p<.05) with an effect size
less than .3 in magnitude.
Your students’ average
was significantly lower
▼ (p<.05) with an effect size
at least .3 in magnitude.
Seniors’ Engagement
Indicators
Seniors
Theme
Academic
Challenge
Engagement Indicator
Higher-Order Learning
Reflective and Integrative Learning
Learning Strategies
Quantitative Reasoning
Learning with
Peers
Experiences
with Faculty
Campus
Environment
Collaborative Learning
Discussions with Diverse Others
Student-Faculty Interaction
Effective Teaching Practices
Quality of Interactions
Supportive Environment
Your seniors
compared with
National Comparison
▽
▼
▼
△
△
▼
▽
▽
-▽
Your students’ average
was significantly higher
▲ (p<.05) with an effect size
at least .3 in magnitude.
Your students’ average
was significantly higher
△ (p<.05) with an effect size
less than .3 in magnitude.
--
No significant
difference.
Your students’ average
was significantly lower
▽ (p<.05) with an effect size
less than .3 in magnitude.
Your students’ average
was significantly lower
▼ (p<.05) with an effect size
at least .3 in magnitude.
Higher Order Learning (4)
 During the current school year, how much has
your coursework emphasized the following?
UW-Platteville
National Comparison
Mean
Effect Size
Evaluating a point of view,
decision, or information source
2.6
3.0***
-0.40
Forming a new idea or
understanding from various
pieces of information
2.7
3.0***
-0.31
Analyzing an idea, experience, or
line of reasoning in depth by
examining its parts
3.0
3.1
-0.06
Applying facts, theories, or
methods to practical problems or
new situations
3.1
3.1
-0.01
Back
Reflective & Integrative
Learning (7)
 During the current school year, about how often
have you done the following?
UW-Platteville
National Comparison
Mean
Effect Size
Included diverse perspectives
(political, religious, racial/ethnic,
gender, etc.) in course
discussions or assignments
2.2
2.7***
-0.45
Examined the strengths and
weaknesses of your own views
on a topic or issue
2.6
2.9***
-0.33
Connected your learning to
societal problems or issues
2.6
2.8***
-0.30
Reflective & Integrative
Learning (cont’d)
UW-Platteville
National Comparison
Mean
Effect Size
Tried to better understand
someone else’s views by
imagining how an issue looks
from his or her perspective
2.7
2.9***
-0.26
Learned something that changed
the way you understand an issue
or concept
2.7
2.9***
-0.23
Connected ideas from your
courses to your prior experiences
and knowledge
3.1
3.3***
-0.22
Combined ideas from different
courses when completing
assignments
3.0
3.0
-0.02
Back
Learning Strategies (3)
 During the current school year, about how often
have you done the following?
UW-Platteville
National Comparison
Mean
Effect Size
Identified key information from
reading assignments
3.0
3.3***
-0.39
Summarized what you learned in
class or from course materials
2.6
2.9***
-0.32
2.7
2.9***
-0.24
Reviewed your notes after class
Back
Quantitative Reasoning (3)
 During the current school year, how often have
you done the following?
UW-Platteville
National Comparison
Mean
Effect Size
Reached conclusions based on
your own analysis of numerical
information (numbers, graphs,
statistics, etc.)
2.8
2.6***
0.24
Evaluated what others have
concluded from numerical
information
2.4
2.4
0.07
Used numerical information to
examine a real-world problem or
issue (unemployment, climate
change, public health, etc.)
2.4
2.4
-0.01
Back
Collaborative Learning (4)
 During the current school year, about how often
have you done the following?
UW-Platteville
National Comparison
Mean
Effect Size
Worked with other students on
course projects or assignments
3.1
2.9***
0.29
Asked another student to help
you understand course material
2.6
2.4***
0.23
Explained course material to one
or more students
2.9
2.8*
0.09
Prepared for exams by
discussing or working through
course material with other
students
2.5
2.4
0.03
Back
Discussions with
Diverse Others (4)
 During the current school year, about how often
have you had discussions with people from the
following groups?
UW-Platteville
National Comparison
Mean
Effect Size
People of a race or ethnicity
other than your own
2.4
3.1***
-0.72
People from an economic
background other than your own
2.8
3.1***
-0.36
People with religious beliefs
other than your own
2.7
3.0***
-0.36
People with political views other
than your own
2.9
3.1***
-0.19
Back
Student-Faculty Interaction (4)
 During the current school year, about how often
have you done the following?
UW-Platteville
National Comparison
Mean
Effect Size
Discussed your academic
performance with a faculty
member
2.1
2.3***
-0.19
Talked about career plans with a
faculty member
2.4
2.5**
-0.15
Discussed course topics, ideas, or
concepts with a faculty member
outside of class
2.3
2.3
-0.01
Worked with a faculty member on
activities other than coursework
(committees, student groups, etc.)
2.0
2.0
0.03
Back
Effective Teaching
Practices (5)
 During the current school year, to what extent
have your instructors done the following?
UW-Platteville
National Comparison
Mean
Effect Size
Provided feedback on a draft or
work in progress
2.6
2.8***
-0.24
Taught course sessions in an
organized way
3.1
3.2**
-0.14
Clearly explained course goals
and requirements
3.1
3.2**
-0.13
Provided prompt and detailed
feedback on tests or completed
assignments
2.8
2.9**
-0.12
Used examples or illustrations to
explain difficult points
3.1
3.2*
-0.10
Back
Quality of Interactions (5)
 Indicate the quality of your interactions with the
following people at your institution
UW-Platteville
National Comparison
Mean
Effect Size
Faculty
5.4
5.6***
-0.18
Students
5.6
5.7
-0.03
Academic Advisors
5.3
5.2
0.03
Student services staff (career
services, student activities,
housing, etc.)
4.9
4.8
0.05
Other administrative staff and
offices (registrar, financial aid,
etc.)
4.9
4.8
0.05
Back
Supportive Environment (8)
 How much does your institution emphasize the
following?
UW-Platteville
National Comparison
Mean
Effect Size
Encouraging contact among
students from different backgrounds
(social, racial/ethnic, religious, etc.)
2.2
2.5***
-0.30
Attending events that address
important social, economic, or
political issues
2.2
2.5***
-0.29
Providing opportunities to be
involved socially
2.7
2.9***
-0.20
Providing support for your overall
well-being (recreation, health care,
counseling, etc.)
2.6
2.8***
-0.19
Supportive Environment
(cont’d)
UW-Platteville
National Comparison
Mean
Effect Size
Helping you manage your nonacademic responsibilities (work,
family, etc.)
1.9
2.1***
-0.18
Using learning support services
(tutoring services, writing
center, etc.)
2.7
2.8**
-0.16
Attending campus activities and
events (performing arts, athletic
events, etc.)
2.5
2.6*
-0.12
Providing support to help
students succeed academically
2.8
2.9*
-0.11
Back
Item Comparison
Item Comparison
 86 Individual Items
 2 summary items
 Too many to examine at first glance
 Focus on highest and lowest performers initially
 Compared to National Comparison Group
Item Comparison
Highest and lowest performing items compared
to peer group.
Senior
Highest Performing Relative to National Comparison
Item #
Worked with other students on course projects or assignments (CL)
1h.
Asked another student to help you understand course material b (CL)
1e.
+11
Reached conclusions based on your own analysis of numerical information (…) b (QR) 6a.
Participated in an internship, co-op, field exp., student teach., clinical placemt. (HIP) 11a.
+11
b
Completed a culminating senior experience (…) (HIP)
+15
+10
11f.
+7
-40 -30 -20 -10
Lowest Performing Relative to National Comparison
c
Inst. emphasizes… Attending events that address important social/econ./polit. issues14i.
(SE)
Connected your learning to societal problems or issues b (RI)
2b.
Evaluating a point of view, decision, or information source c (HO)
4d.
Included diverse perspectives (…) in course discussions or assignments b (RI)
2c.
Discussions with… People of a race or ethnicity other than your own b (DD)
8a. -32
-14
-15
-18
-22
0
10
20
30
40
Proposed Institutional
Response to NSSE 2013
Results
Rationale for an Institutional
Response
 The point of assessment is to use the results to
improve
 Assessment Black Hole…
 Faith in future assessment efforts
 Develop a culture of assessment
 Get university community-wide attention and
energy on the same things
 HLC requirement
Endorsement from Campus
Community
 Improvement of Learning Committee
 Faculty Governance
 Chair, Dr. Tera Montgomery
 Academic Affairs Council
 Provost, Deans, Assoc./Ass’t Deans, Ass’t Vice
Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Ass’t Vice
Chancellor for Student Affairs
 Strategic Plan “Outstanding Education” Priority
Team
 Representatives from across campus
 Chair, Dr. Irfan Ul-Haq
Process of Choosing Items
 Those items with largest effect sizes below our
national comparison group
 Those items towards which we can have a direct
effect (rather than having to rely on student
response)
 Covered each of the NSSE Themes
NSSE Themes and
Engagement Indicators
 Academic Challenge Items
Higher-Order Learning
 Learning with Peers
Discussions with Diverse Others
 Experiences with Faculty
Effective Teaching Practices
 Campus Environment
Supportive Environment
5 Proposed Areas of Focus
 Writing Skills
 Higher Order Learning
 Academic Challenge
 Diversity and Inclusion
 Transfer Student Experience
Questions and Discussion
Writing
Thanks very much!
(Barracld@uwplatt.edu)
Writing at UW-Platteville
 “How much has your experience at this institution
contributed to you knowledge, skills, and personal
development in writing clearly and effective?”
Average on a
scale of 1
(very little) to
4 (very much)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
2.8
3.0
-0.2***
-0.21
Writing at UW-Platteville
 “How much has your experience at this institution
contributed to you knowledge, skills, and personal
development in writing clearly and effective?”
UW-Platteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
1 (Very little)
6
6
-
2 (Some)
30
22
+8
3 (Quite a bit)
38
38
-
4 (Very much)
26
35
-9
Difference
Writing at UW-Platteville
 “How much has your experience at this institution
contributed to you knowledge, skills, and personal
development in writing clearly and effective?”
UW-Platteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
1 (Very little)
6
6
-
2 (Some)
30
22
+8
3 (Quite a bit)
38
38
-
4 (Very much)
26
35
-9
Difference
Writing at UW-Platteville
 “During the current school year, for how many of
your writing assignments has your instructor
provided clear instructions describing what he
or she wanted you to do?”
Average on a
scale of 1
(none) to 5
(all)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
3.8
4.0
-0.2***
-0.18
Writing at UW-Platteville
 “During the current school year, for how many of
your writing assignments has your instructor
provided clear instructions describing what he
or she wanted you to do?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
1 (No writing assignments)
2
3
-1
2 (Few writing assignments)
9
5
+4
3 (Some writing assignments)
17
15
+2
4 (Most writing assignments)
50
45
+5
5 (All writing assignments)
22
32
-10
Differen
ce
Writing at UW-Platteville
 “During the current school year, for how many of
your writing assignments has your instructor
provided clear instructions describing what he
or she wanted you to do?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
1 (No writing assignments)
2
3
-1
2 (Few writing assignments)
9
5
+4
3 (Some writing assignments)
17
15
+2
4 (Most writing assignments)
50
45
+5
5 (All writing assignments)
22
32
-10
Differen
ce
Writing at UW-Platteville
 “During the current school year, for how many of
your writing assignments has your instructor
explained in advance what he or she wanted
you to learn?”
Average on a
scale of 1
(none) to 5
(all)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
3.5
3.7
-0.2***
-0.20
Writing at UW-Platteville
 “During the current school year, for how many of
your writing assignments has your instructor
explained in advance what her or she wanted
you to learn?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Differen
ce
1 (No writing assignments)
6
5
+1
2 (Few writing assignments)
12
10
+2
3 (Some writing assignments)
30
24
+6
4 (Most writing assignments)
34
34
-
5 (All writing assignments)
17
27
-10
Writing at UW-Platteville
 “During the current school year, for how many of
your writing assignments has your instructor
explained in advance what her or she wanted
you to learn?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Differen
ce
1 (No writing assignments)
6
5
+1
2 (Few writing assignments)
12
10
+2
3 (Some writing assignments)
30
24
+6
4 (Most writing assignments)
34
34
-
5 (All writing assignments)
17
27
-10
Writing at UW-Platteville
 “During the current school year, to what extent
have your instructors provided feedback on a
draft or work in progress?”
Average on a
scale of 1
(very little) to
4 (very much)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
2.6
2.8
-0.2***
-0.24
Writing at UW-Platteville
 “During the current school year, to what extent
have your instructors provided feedback on a
draft or work in progress?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Differen
ce
1 (Very little)
13
10
+3
2 (Some)
31
26
+5
3 (Quite a bit)
38
33
+5
4 (Very much)
18
31
-13
Writing at UW-Platteville
 “During the current school year, to what extent
have your instructors provided feedback on a
draft or work in progress?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Differen
ce
1 (Very little)
13
10
+3
2 (Some)
31
26
+5
3 (Quite a bit)
38
33
+5
4 (Very much)
18
31
-13
Learning at UW-Platteville
 “During the current school year, how much has
your coursework emphasized the following?
Evaluating a point of view, decision, or
information source”
Average on a
scale of 1
(very little) to
4 (very much)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
2.6
3.0
-0.4***
-0.40
Learning at UW-Platteville
 “During the current school year, how much has
your coursework emphasized the following?
Evaluating a point of view, decision, or
information source”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Difference
Comparison Percent
1 (Very little)
11
5
+6
2 (Some)
35
24
+11
3 (Quite a bit)
35
41
-6
4 (Very much)
19
30
-11
Learning at UW-Platteville
 “During the current school year, how much has
your coursework emphasized the following?
Evaluating a point of view, decision, or
information source”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Difference
Comparison Percent
1 (Very little)
11
5
+6
2 (Some)
35
24
+11
3 (Quite a bit)
35
41
-6
4 (Very much)
19
30
-11
Learning at UW-Platteville
 “During the current school year, to what extent
have your courses challenged you to do your best
work?”
Average on a
scale of 1
(not at all) to
7 (very much)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
5.5
5.7
-0.2**
-0.13
Learning at UW-Platteville
 “During the current school year, to what extent
have your courses challenged you to do your best
work?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Differen
ce
1 (Not at all)
1
1
-
2
1
1
-
3
4
3
+1
4
9
8
+1
5
31
28
+3
6
36
32
+4
7 (Very
much)
19
28
-9
Learning at UW-Platteville
 “During the current school year, to what extent
have your courses challenged you to do your best
work?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Differen
ce
1 (Not at all)
1
1
-
2
1
1
-
3
4
3
+1
4
9
8
+1
5
31
28
+3
6
36
32
+4
7 (Very
much)
19
28
-9
Diversity at UW-Platteville
 “During the current school year, about how often
have you had discussions with the following
groups? People of a race or ethnicity other
than your own”
Average on a
scale of 1
(never) to 4
(very often)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
2.4
3.1
-0.7***
-0.72
Diversity at UW-Platteville
 “During the current school year, about how often
have you had discussions with the following
groups? People of a race or ethnicity other
than your own”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Differen
ce
1 (Never)
15
5
+10
2 (Sometimes)
47
25
+22
3 (Often)
23
29
-6
4 (Very often)
16
41
-25
Diversity at UW-Platteville
 “During the current school year, about how often
have you had discussions with the following
groups? People of a race or ethnicity other
than your own”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Differen
ce
1 (Never)
15
5
+10
2 (Sometimes)
47
25
+22
3 (Often)
23
29
-6
4 (Very often)
16
41
-25
Diversity at UW-Platteville
 “How much does your institution emphasize the
following? Encouraging contact among
students from different backgrounds (social,
racial/ethnic, religious, etc.)”
Average on a
scale of 1
(very little) to
4 (very much)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
2.2
2.5
-0.3***
-0.30
Diversity at UW-Platteville
 “How much does your institution emphasize the
following? Encouraging contact among
students from different backgrounds (social,
racial/ethnic, religious, etc.)?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Differen
ce
1 (Very little)
23
16
+7
2 (Some)
39
35
+4
3 (Quite a bit)
29
30
-1
4 (Very much)
8
19
-11
Diversity at UW-Platteville
 “How much does your institution emphasize the
following? Encouraging contact among
students from different backgrounds (social,
racial/ethnic, religious, etc.)?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Differen
ce
1 (Very little)
23
16
+7
2 (Some)
39
35
+4
3 (Quite a bit)
29
30
-1
4 (Very much)
8
19
-11
Diversity at UW-Platteville
 “During the current school year, about how often
have you had discussion about the following
issues? Issues of race, ethnicity, or nationality”
Average on a
scale of 1
(very little) to
4 (very much)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
2.2
2.4
-0.2***
-0.19
Diversity at UW-Platteville
 “During the current school year, about how often
have you had discussion about the following
issues? Issues of race, ethnicity, or nationality”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Differen
ce
1 (Never)
20
20
-
2 (Sometimes)
49
37
+12
3 (Often)
21
24
-3
4 (Very Often)
11
19
-8
Diversity at UW-Platteville
 “During the current school year, about how often
have you had discussion about the following
issues? Issues of race, ethnicity, or nationality”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Differen
ce
1 (Never)
20
20
-
2 (Sometimes)
49
37
+12
3 (Often)
21
24
-3
4 (Very Often)
11
19
-8
Transfer Student Experience
 “Supportive Environment” Engagement Indicator:
8 Items beginning: “How much does your
institution emphasize the following?...”
Average on
an 8 item
subscale
UW-Platteville
Senior NonTransfer
Students
UWPlatteville
Senior
Transfer
Students
Difference
Effect Size
(h2)
30.6
26.7
-3.9***
-.023
Transfer Student Experience
 “How much does your institution emphasize the
following? Attending campus activities and events
(performing arts, athletic events, etc.)”
Average on
an 8 item
subscale
UW-Platteville
Senior NonTransfer
Students
UWPlatteville
Senior
Transfer
Students
Difference
Effect Size
(h2)
2.7
2.3
-.4***
-.041
Transfer Student Experience
 “How much does your institution emphasize the
following? Attending campus activities and events
(performing arts, athletic events, etc.)”
UW-Platteville
Senior NonTransfer
Students Percent
UW-Platteville
Senior Transfer
Students
Percent
Difference
Very Little
8
22
+14
Some
33
39
+6
Quite a bit
43
28
-15
Very much
16
11
-5
Transfer Student Experience
 “How much does your institution emphasize the
following? Attending campus activities and events
(performing arts, athletic events, etc.)”
UW-Platteville
Senior NonTransfer
Students Percent
UW-Platteville
Senior Transfer
Students
Percent
Difference
Very Little
8
22
+14
Some
33
39
+6
Quite a bit
43
28
-15
Very much
16
11
-5
Writing Assignments
 Length of writing assignments (3; Seniors)
 >5 pages; 6-10 pages; 11+ pages
 Completing writing assignments (5; Seniors)
 Information given by instructor for assignments (3;
Seniors)
 Completing writing assignments (5; First-Year)
 Information given by instructor for assignments (3;
First-Year)
Writing Assignments
 Completing Writing Assignments
 Argued a position using evidence and reasoning
 analyzed or evaluated something you read,
researched or observed
 talked with a classmate, friend, or family
member to develop your ideas before starting
your assignment
 summarized material you read
 received feedback from a classmate, friend, or
family member about a draft
Writing Assignments
 Information given by Instructor
 instructor explained in advance what he or she
wanted you to learn
 instructor provided clear instructions describing
what he or she wanted you to do
 instructor explained in advance the criteria he or
she would use to grade your assignment
Length of Writing Assignments
(Seniors)
 “During the current school year, about how many
papers, reports, or other writing tasks of up to 5
pages have you been assigned?”
Average number of
papers
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
7.6
7.1
+0.5
0.08
Length of Writing Assignments
(Seniors)
 “During the current school year, about how many
papers, reports, or other writing tasks of up to 5
pages have you been assigned?”
UW-Platteville National Comparison
Difference
Percent
Percent
None
5
6
-1
1-2
19
20
-1
3-5
29
30
-1
6-10
20
21
-1
11-15
12
11
+1
16-20
7
5
+2
More than 20
7
7
-
Length of Writing Assignments
(Seniors)
 “During the current school year, about how many
papers, reports, or other writing tasks of between
6 and 10 pages have you been assigned?”
Average number of
papers
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
2.6
3.1
-0.5**
-.14
Length of Writing Assignments
(Seniors)
 “During the current school year, about how many
papers, reports, or other writing tasks of between
6 and 10 pages have you been assigned?”
UW-Platteville National Comparison
Difference
Percent
Percent
None
24
23
+1
1-2
45
38
+7
3-5
21
25
-4
6-10
8
9
-1
11-15
1
3
-2
16-20
0
1
-1
More than 20
1
1
-
Length of Writing Assignments
(Seniors)
 “During the current school year, about how many
papers, reports, or other writing tasks of 11 pages
or more have you been assigned?”
Average number of
papers
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
1.5
1.7
-0.2
-0.06
Length of Writing Assignments
(Seniors) (Back)
 “During the current school year, about how many
papers, reports, or other writing tasks of 11 pages
or more have you been assigned?”
UW-Platteville National Comparison
Difference
Percent
Percent
None
53
46
+7
1-2
33
38
-5
3-5
9
10
-1
6-10
2
3
-1
11-15
0
1
-1
16-20
0
1
-1
More than 20
1
1
-
Completing Writing Assignments
(Seniors)
 “During the current school year, for how many
writing assignments have you argued a position
using evidence and reasoning?”
Average on a scale
of 1 (No writing
assignments) to 5
(All writing
assignments)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
2.9
3.3
-0.4***
-0.32
Completing Writing Assignments
(Seniors)
 “During the current school year, for how many
writing assignments have you argued a position
using evidence and reasoning?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Difference
1 (No writing assignments)
15
11
+4
2 (Few writing assignments)
21
14
+7
3 (Some writing assignments)
31
27
+4
4 (Most writing assignments)
25
30
-5
5 (All writing assignments)
8
17
-9
Completing Writing Assignments
(Seniors)
 “During the current school year, for how many
writing assignments have you analyzed or
evaluated something you read, researched or
observed?”
Average on a scale
of 1 (No writing
assignments) to 5
(All writing
assignments)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
3.3
3.7
-0.4***
-0.31
Completing Writing Assignments
(Seniors)
 “During the current school year, for how many
writing assignments have you analyzed or
evaluated something you read, researched or
observed?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Difference
1 (No writing assignments)
5
5
-
2 (Few writing assignments)
16
9
+7
3 (Some writing assignments)
33
24
+9
4 (Most writing assignments)
32
40
-8
5 (All writing assignments)
14
23
-9
Completing Writing Assignments
(Seniors)
 “During the current school year, for how many
writing assignments have you talked with a
classmate, friend, or family member to develop
your ideas before starting your assignment?”
Average on a scale
of 1 (No writing
assignments) to 5
(All writing
assignments)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
2.5
2.8
-0.3***
-0.29
Completing Writing Assignments
(Seniors)
 “During the current school year, for how many
writing assignments have you talked with a
classmate, friend, or family member to develop
your ideas before starting your assignment?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Difference
1 (No writing assignments)
21
15
+6
2 (Few writing assignments)
31
23
+8
3 (Some writing assignments)
27
31
-4
4 (Most writing assignments)
18
22
-4
5 (All writing assignments)
3
8
-5
Completing Writing Assignments
(Seniors)
 “During the current school year, for how many
writing assignments have you summarized
material you read, such as articles, books, or
online publications?”
Average on a scale
of 1 (No writing
assignments) to 5
(All writing
assignments)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
3.0
3.3
-0.3***
-0.26
Completing Writing Assignments
(Seniors)
 “During the current school year, for how many
writing assignments have you summarized
material you read, such as articles, books, or
online publications?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Difference
1 (No writing assignments)
10
8
+2
2 (Few writing assignments)
19
14
+5
3 (Some writing assignments)
36
31
+5
4 (Most writing assignments)
27
32
-5
5 (All writing assignments)
8
15
-7
Completing Writing Assignments
(Seniors)
 “During the current school year, for how many
writing assignments have you received feedback
from a classmate, friend, or family member
about a draft before turning in your final
assignment?”
Average on a scale
of 1 (No writing
assignments) to 5
(All writing
assignments)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
2.6
2.8
-0.2***
-0.20
Completing Writing Assignments
(Seniors) (Back)
 “During the current school year, for how many
writing assignments have you received feedback
from a classmate, friend, or family member
about a draft before turning in your final
assignment?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Difference
1 (No writing assignments)
22
18
+4
2 (Few writing assignments)
27
23
+4
3 (Some writing assignments)
30
29
+1
4 (Most writing assignments)
17
21
-4
5 (All writing assignments)
5
9
-4
Information Given by Instructor
for Assignments (Seniors)
 “During the current school year, for how many of
your writing assignments has your instructor
explained in advance what he or she wanted
you to learn?”
Average on a scale
of 1 (No writing
assignments) to 5
(All writing
assignments)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
3.5
3.7
-0.2***
-0.20
Information Given by Instructor
for Assignments (Seniors)
 “During the current school year, for how many of
your writing assignments has your instructor
explained in advance what he or she wanted
you to learn?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Difference
1 (No writing assignments)
6
5
+1
2 (Few writing assignments)
12
10
+2
3 (Some writing assignments)
30
24
+6
4 (Most writing assignments)
34
34
-
5 (All writing assignments)
17
27
-10
Information Given by Instructor
for Assignments (Seniors)
 “During the current school year, for how many of
your writing assignments has your instructor
provided clear instructions describing what he
or she wanted you to do?”
Average on a scale
of 1 (No writing
assignments) to 5
(All writing
assignments)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
3.8
4.0
-0.2***
-0.18
Information Given by Instructor
for Assignments (Seniors)
 “During the current school year, for how many of
your writing assignments has your instructor
provided clear instructions describing what he
or she wanted you to do?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Difference
1 (No writing assignments)
2
3
-1
2 (Few writing assignments)
9
5
+4
3 (Some writing assignments)
17
15
+2
4 (Most writing assignments)
50
45
+5
5 (All writing assignments)
22
32
-10
Information Given by Instructor
for Assignments (Seniors)
 “During the current school year, for how many of
your writing assignments has your instructor
explained in advance the criteria he or she
would use to grade your assignment?”
Average on a scale
of 1 (No writing
assignments) to 5
(All writing
assignments)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
3.8
4.0
-0.2***
-0.18
Information Given by Instructor
for Assignments (Seniors) (Back)
 “During the current school year, for how many of
your writing assignments has your instructor
explained in advance the criteria he or she
would use to grade your assignment?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Difference
1 (No writing assignments)
3
4
-1
2 (Few writing assignments)
8
6
+2
3 (Some writing assignments)
23
17
+6
4 (Most writing assignments)
42
36
+6
5 (All writing assignments)
24
37
-13
Completing Writing Assignments
(First-Year)
 “During the current school year, for how many
writing assignments have you analyzed or
evaluated something you read, researched, or
observed?”
Average on a scale
of 1 (No writing
assignments) to 5
(All writing
assignments)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
3.3
3.6
-0.3***
-0.30
Completing Writing Assignments
(First-Year)
 “During the current school year, for how many
writing assignments have you analyzed or
evaluated something you read, researched, or
observed?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Difference
1 (No writing assignments)
2
4
-2
2 (Few writing assignments)
18
10
+8
3 (Some writing assignments)
38
26
+12
4 (Most writing assignments)
32
40
-8
5 (All writing assignments)
10
20
-10
Completing Writing Assignments
(First-Year)
 “During the current school year, for how many
writing assignments have you wrote in the style
and format of a specific field (engineering,
history, psychology, etc.)?”
Average on a scale
of 1 (No writing
assignments) to 5
(All writing
assignments)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
2.6
3.0
-0.4***
-0.27
Completing Writing Assignments
(First-Year)
 “During the current school year, for how many
writing assignments have you wrote in the style
and format of a specific field (engineering,
history, psychology, etc.)?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Difference
1 (No writing assignments)
22
19
+3
2 (Few writing assignments)
30
18
+12
3 (Some writing assignments)
23
25
-2
4 (Most writing assignments)
19
23
-4
5 (All writing assignments)
7
15
-8
Completing Writing Assignments
(First-Year)
 “During the current school year, for how many
writing assignments have you argued a position
using evidence and reasoning?”
Average on a scale
of 1 (No writing
assignments) to 5
(All writing
assignments)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
3.2
3.4
-0.2***
-0.21
Completing Writing Assignments
(First-Year)
 “During the current school year, for how many
writing assignments have you argued a position
using evidence and reasoning?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Difference
1 (No writing assignments)
5
8
-3
2 (Few writing assignments)
19
13
+6
3 (Some writing assignments)
37
28
+11
4 (Most writing assignments)
31
34
-3
5 (All writing assignments)
7
18
-11
Completing Writing Assignments
(First-Year)
 “During the current school year, for how many
writing assignments have you summarized
material you read, such as articles, books, or
online publications?”
Average on a scale
of 1 (No writing
assignments) to 5
(All writing
assignments)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
3.2
3.3
-0.1**
-0.17
Completing Writing Assignments
(First-Year)
 “During the current school year, for how many
writing assignments have you summarized
material you read, such as articles, books, or
online publications?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Difference
1 (No writing assignments)
4
6
-2
2 (Few writing assignments)
21
15
+6
3 (Some writing assignments)
38
32
+6
4 (Most writing assignments)
31
33
-2
5 (All writing assignments)
6
14
-8
Completing Writing Assignments
(First-Year)
 “During the current school year, for how many
writing assignments have you talked with a
classmate, friend, or family member to develop
your ideas before starting your assignment?”
Average on a scale
of 1 (No writing
assignments) to 5
(All writing
assignments)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
2.8
3.0
-0.2**
-0.16
Completing Writing Assignments
(First-Year) (Back)
 “During the current school year, for how many
writing assignments have you talked with a
classmate, friend, or family member to develop
your ideas before starting your assignment?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Difference
1 (No writing assignments)
12
13
-1
2 (Few writing assignments)
28
21
+7
3 (Some writing assignments)
32
31
+1
4 (Most writing assignments)
23
24
-1
5 (All writing assignments)
5
11
-6
Information Given by Instructor
for Assignments (First-Year)
 “During the current school year, for how many of
your writing assignments has your instructor
provided clear instructions describing what he
or she wanted you to do?”
Average on a scale
of 1 (No writing
assignments) to 5
(All writing
assignments)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
3.9
4.1
-0.2*
-0.13
Information Given by Instructor
for Assignments (First-Year)
 “During the current school year, for how many of
your writing assignments has your instructor
provided clear instructions describing what he
or she wanted you to do?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Difference
1 (No writing assignments)
1
2
-1
2 (Few writing assignments)
7
5
+2
3 (Some writing assignments)
16
14
+2
4 (Most writing assignments)
49
43
+6
5 (All writing assignments)
27
36
-9
Information Given by Instructor
for Assignments (First-Year)
 “During the current school year, for how many of
your writing assignments has your instructor
explained in advance what he or she wanted
you to learn?”
Average on a scale
of 1 (No writing
assignments) to 5
(All writing
assignments)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
3.7
3.8
-0.1
-0.10
Information Given by Instructor
for Assignments (First-Year)
 “During the current school year, for how many of
your writing assignments has your instructor
explained in advance what he or she wanted
you to learn?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Difference
1 (No writing assignments)
3
4
-1
2 (Few writing assignments)
10
9
+1
3 (Some writing assignments)
26
23
+3
4 (Most writing assignments)
38
33
+5
5 (All writing assignments)
22
30
-8
Information Given by Instructor
for Assignments (First-Year)
 “During the current school year, for how many of
your writing assignments has your instructor
explained in advance the criteria he or she
would use to grade your assignment?”
Average on a scale
of 1 (No writing
assignments) to 5
(All writing
assignments)
UW-Platteville
National
Comparison
Difference
Effect Size
3.9
4.0
-0.1
-0.08
Information Given by Instructor
for Assignments (First-Year) (Back)
 “During the current school year, for how many of
your writing assignments has your instructor
explained in advance the criteria he or she
would use to grade your assignment?”
UWPlatteville
Percent
National
Comparison
Percent
Difference
1 (No writing assignments)
2
3
-1
2 (Few writing assignments)
7
7
-
3 (Some writing assignments)
21
17
+4
4 (Most writing assignments)
35
33
+2
5 (All writing assignments)
34
40
-6