ggc and student engagement. nsse overall: 27% (down 5%) first year: 25% (down 5%) seniors: 28%...

NSSE 2011GGC and Student Engagement

Response Rates

NSSE Overall: 27% (down 5%) First Year: 25% (down 5%) Seniors: 28% (down 5%)

GGC Overall: 35% (up 7%) First Year: 33% (900) (up 5%) Seniors: 49% (198) (up 11%)

Population and Sample Characteristics

GGC Population (Fall 10)

GGC Sample (Spring 11)

NSSE Sample (Spring 11)

FY SR FY SRFull Time 73% 82% 65% 95% 84%Female 54% 63% 66% 65% 63%Traditional (18-23)

67% 84% 22% 92% 65%

Level of Academic Challenge “Colleges and universities promote

high levels of student achievement by emphasizing the importance of academic effort and setting high expectations for student performance.”

Benchmark is computed from items assessing hours spent in academic work, quantity of reading and writing, coursework and campus emphasis

2011 Results

GGC Georgia System Carnegie Class NSSE 2011NSSE 2011Top 50%

NSSE 2011Top 10%

Class Mean a Mean Sig Effect Size Mean Sig

Effect

Size Mean SigbEffect Size Mean Sig

Effect size Mean Sig

Effect size

First-Year 52.1 52.7 -.05 53.3 * -.09 53.7 *** -.12 56.7 *** -.36 60.6 *** -.69

Senior 57.0 56.7 -.03 58.0 -.07 57.4 -.02 60.5 *** -.25 64.1 *** -.54

Top 50% and 10% --- 2011

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First-Year Senior

Level of Academic Challenge(LAC)

Four Year TrendsGGC Carnegie Class NSSE 2011

Class Mean a Mean a Sig bEffect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect Size c

First-Year 52.1 52.7 -.09 53.7 *** -.12Senior 57.0 56.7 -.07 57.4 -.02

GGC Carnegie Class NSSE 2010


Effect Size c

First-Year 52.8 55.8 *** -.22 54.1 -.10Senior 55.8 59.4 ** -.26 57.6 -.12

GGC Carnegie Basic NSSE 2009


Effect Size c

First-Year 54.1 55.3 -.09 53.7 .03Senior 58.8 59.6 -.06 57.0 .12



Effect Size c

First-Year 53.9 52.8 .08 52.9 .08Senior 58.5 57.0 .11 56.5 .14

First Year Students

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65

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85

53.9 54.1 52.8 52.1

Level of Academic Challenge (LAC)

Seniors

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65

75

85

58.5 58.855.8 57.0

Level of Academic Challenge (LAC)

Specific Items2011 2010 2009 2008

Level of Academic Challenge GGC NSSE GGC NSSE GGC NSSE GGC NSSETo what degree is studying and spending time on academic work emphasized? % of FY students feel that this institution places substantial emphasis on academics

83 83 84 82 80 81 82 81

Do faculty hold students to high standards? % of FY students frequently work harder than they thought they could to meet faculty expectations.

64 60 61 59 64 57 71 55

How much time do students spend on homework each week? % of FY students spend more than 15 hours per week preparing for class. % spend 5 hours or less.

2823

4114

3323

3814

3020

3816

3320

3317

What types of thinking do assignments require?First-year students report substantial emphasis on the following activities: Memorizing facts, ideas, or methods: Analyzing basic elements of an idea or theory: Synthesizing and organizing ideas: Making judgments about value of information: Applying theories or concepts:

7479707574

7181707076

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7181777780

6980 70 70 75

657974 71 68

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How much writing is expected? % of FY students write more than 10 papers between 5 and 19 pages and % have written a paper more than 20 pages in length

524

617

724

821

924

820

725

818

How much reading is expected during the school year? % of FY students read more than 10 assigned books and packs of course readings. % read fewer than 5

21

37

33

24

29

29

38

22

27

27

37

22

3421

3522

Do exams require students to do their best work? % of FY students report that their exams strongly challenge them to do their best work.

45 53 54 53 48 52 49 51

Top 50% and 10% --- Four Year

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First Year Students Seniors

Active and Collaborative Learning “Students learn more when they are

intensely involved in their education and asked to think about what they are learning in different settings. Collaborating with others in solving problems or mastering difficult material prepares students for the messy, unscripted problems they will encounter daily during and after college.”

Benchmark is computed from items assessing frequency of engagement in activities focused on academic material that require interaction with classmates and others both in and out of class.

2011 Results


NSSE 2011Top 10%


Effect

Size c Mean a Sig bEffect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect size c Mean a Sig b

Effect size c

First-Year 47.8 43.2 *** .27 45.2 *** .15 43.1 *** .28 48.0 -.01 52.1 *** -.24

Senior 56.5 52.2 *** .24 53.7 * .16 51.3 *** .30 56.2 .02 60.1 ** -.20

Top 50% and 10% --- 2011

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Active and Collaborative Learning(ACL)

Four Year Trends GGC Carnegie Class NSSE 2011


Effect Size c

First-Year 47.8 45.2 *** .15 43.1 *** .28Senior 56.5 53.7 * .16 51.3 *** .30



Effect Size c

First-Year 48.1 46.0 * .13 43.7 *** .26Senior 57.9 53.6 ** .25 51.4 *** .37



Effect Size c

First-Year 51.3 45.5 *** .36 43.2 *** .49Senior 60.8 53.9 *** .40 51.0 *** .56



Effect Size c

First-Year 51.7 43.2 *** .46 42.5 *** .55Senior 56.9 53.3 .20 50.8 * .35

First Year Students

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51.7 51.348.1 47.8

Active and Collaborative Learning (ACL)

Seniors

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65

75

85

56.960.8

57.9 56.5

Active and Collaborative Learning (ACL)

Specific Items2010 2009 2008

Active and Collaborative Learning GGC NSSE GGC NSSE GGC NSSE GGC NSSE

How often are topics from class discussed outside of the classroom? % of FY students frequently discuss readings or ideas from coursework outside of class.

58 59 61 60 66 59 67 56

Do students work together on projects – inside and outside of class? % of FY students frequently work with other students on projects in class, % work with peers on assignments outside of class.

5651

4445

5454

4645

5454

4545

5051

4332

How often do students make class presentations? % of FY students report that they make frequent presentations in class.

54 33 56 35 63 34 51 33

How many students participate in community-based projects in regular courses? % of FY students frequently participate in service-learning or community-based projects during a given year. % never took part in such activities.

15

64

14

60

15

58

14

59

21

42

13

61

30

18

14

59How many students apply their classroom learning to real life through internships or off-campus field experiences? By their senior year, % of students have participated in some form of practicum, internship, field experience, co-op, or clinical assignment.

31 50 23 50 39 52 18 53

Do students have opportunities to tutor or teach other students? % of seniors frequently assist their fellow students by tutoring or teaching them.

20 22 22 21 22 13 18 22



2008 2009 2010 20110.0

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100.0

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Student-Faculty Interaction

“Students learn firsthand how experts think about and solve practical problems by interacting with faculty members inside and outside the classroom. As a result, their teachers become role models, mentors, and guides for continuous, life-long learning.”

Benchmark is computed from items assessing the frequency of one-on-one interactions with faculty both in and out of class

2011 Results


NSSE 2011Top 10%

Class Mean a Mean a Sig bEffect Size c

Mean

a Sig b

Effect

Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect

Size c Mean a Sig bEffect size c Mean a Sig b

Effect size c

First-Year 39.6 34.2 *** .29 37.1 *** .13 34.4 *** .28 39.3 .01 43.7 *** -.19

Senior 44.1 42.0 .10 44.9 -.04 42.0 .10 49.3 *** -.24 56.0 *** -.53

Top 50% and 10% --- 2011

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First-Year Senior

Student-Faculty Interaction(SFI)

Four Year Trends GGC Carnegie Class NSSE 2011


Effect Size c

First-Year 39.6 37.1 *** .13 34.4 *** .28Senior 44.1 44.9 -.04 42.0 .10



Effect Size c

First-Year 40.6 37.7 ** .15 35.2 *** .29Senior 46.6 47.2 -.03 42.4 * .20



Effect Size c

First-Year 43.9 37.9 *** .32 34.6 *** .50Senior 47.9 48.7 -.04 42.0 ** .28



Effect Size c

First-Year 45.9 38.2 *** .40 34.6 *** .60Senior 51.5 46.1 .25 42.3 ** .44

First Year Students

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85

45.943.9

40.6 39.6

Student-Faculty Interaction (SFI)

Seniors

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25

35

45

55

65

75

85

51.547.9 46.6

44.1

Student-Faculty Interaction (SFI)

Specific Items2011 2010 2009 2008

Student-Faculty Interaction GGC NSSE GGC NSSE GGC NSSE GGC NSSE

Are faculty members accessible and supportive? % of FY students say their faculty are available, helpful and sympathetic

54 48 64 48 67 46 64 44

How many students work on research projects with faculty? By their senior year, % of students have done research with a faculty member. 13 20 12 19 18 19 13 20

Do students receive prompt feedback on academic performance? % of FY students indicate that they frequently get prompt verbal or written feedback from faculty members. 65 58 67 58 73 57 75 56

How often do students talk with advisors or faculty members about their career plans? % of seniors at least occasionally discuss career plans with faculty. 4 % never talk with faculty members about career plans.

83

17

82

18

93

7

82

17

86

14

83

17

61

11

42

17

Do students and faculty members work together on committees and projects outside of course work? % of FY students at least occasionally spend time with faculty members on activities other than coursework.

41 43 43 45 53 43 35 16



2008 2009 2010 20110.0

10.020.030.040.050.060.070.080.090.0

100.0

GGCNSSE50NSSE10

2008 2009 2010 20110.0

10.020.030.040.050.060.070.080.090.0

100.0

GGCNSSE50NSSE10

Enriching Educational Experiences “Complementary learning opportunities

enhance academic programs. Diversity experiences teach students valuable things about themselves and others. Technology facilitates collaboration between peers and instructors. Internships, community service, and senior capstone courses provide opportunities to integrate and apply knowledge.”

Benchmark is computed from items assessing frequency of engagement in a variety of co-curricular and experiential development opportunities.

2011 Results

GGC Georgia System Carnegie Class NSSE 2011

NSSE 2011Top 50%

NSSE 2011Top 10%

Class Mean a Mean a Sig b

Effect

Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect

Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect

Size c Mean a Sig bEffect size c Mean a Sig b

Effect size c

First-Year 26.5 28.6 *** -.15 26.9 -.03 27.8 ** -.09 30.5 *** -.30 33.7 *** -.52

Senior 34.9 40.9 *** -.34 40.2 *** -.29 40.4 *** -.30 46.7 *** -.66 55.3 *** -1.23

Top 50% and 10% --- 2011

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Enriching Educational Experiences(EEE)

Four Year Trends



Effect Size c

First-Year 26.5 26.9 -.03 27.8 ** -.09

Senior 34.9 40.2 *** -.29 40.4 *** -.30



Effect Size c

First-Year 26.5 29.2 *** -.20 27.9 -.10Senior 35.5 45.1 *** -.50 40.5 *** -.28



Effect Size c

First-Year 30.2 29.1 .08 28.0 * .16Senior 38.6 46.7 *** -.43 40.8 -.12



Effect Size c

First-Year 32.0 27.0 *** .35 27.5 ** .33Senior 39.3 41.3 -.11 40.4 -.06

First Year Students

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32.030.2

26.5 26.5

Enriching Educational Experiences (EEE)

Seniors

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35

45

55

65

75

85

39.3 38.635.5 34.9

Enriching Educational Experiences (EEE)

Specific Items2011 2010 2009 2008

Enriching Educational Experiences GGC NSSE GGC NSSE GGC NSSE GGC NSSE

What types of honors courses, learning communities, and other distinctive programs are offered? During their first year, % of students participate in a learning community. By their senior year, % of students have taken an independent study class.

97

2617

915

1717

1910

1817

2213

1618

How often do students interact with peers with different social, political, or religious views? % of FY students say they frequently have serious conversations with students who are different from themselves in terms of their religious, political, or personal beliefs.

56 54 58 55 64 52 60 56

How often do students interact with peers from different racial or ethnic backgrounds? % of FY students frequently have serious conversations with those of a different race.

60 52 60 52 64 36 60 51

How many students study in other countries? By their senior year, % of students have studied abroad. 6 15 5 14 8 15 3 15

Do students participate in activities that enhance their spirituality? % of FY students frequently engage in spiritually enhancing activities such as worship, meditation, or prayer.

35 31 37 32 36 32 33 31

What percentage of students participate in community service? By the time they are seniors, % of students have participated in community service or volunteer work.

46 60 57 60 62 60 52 60


2008 2009 2010 20110.0

10.020.030.040.050.060.070.080.090.0

100.0

GGCNSSE50NSSE10

2008 2009 2010 20110.0

10.020.030.040.050.060.070.080.090.0

100.0

GGCNSSE50NSSE10


Supportive Campus Environment “Students perform better and are more

satisfied at colleges that are committed to their success and cultivate positive working and social relations among different groups on campus.”

Benchmark is computed from items assessing perceived campus support and quality of relationships.

2011 Results


NSSE 2011Top 10%


Effect

Size c Mean a Sig bEffect Size c Mean a Sig b

Effect size c

Mean a Sig b

Effect size

c

First-Year 65.0 61.3 * .10 64.6 -.07 62.7 .02 67.4 *** -.23 71.2 *** -.45

Senior 64.6 58.7 *** .26 62.9 .04 59.1 ** .24 64.9 -.06 68.7 *** -.27

Top 50% and 10% --- 2011

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First-Year Senior

Supportive Campus Environment(SCE)

Three Year Trends



Effect Size c

First-Year 63.2 64.6 -.07 62.7 .02Senior 63.7 62.9 .04 59.1 ** .24



Effect Size c

First-Year 65.0 64.8 .01 62.5 * .14Senior 64.6 62.3 .12 59.6 ** .26



Effect Size c

First-Year 66.4 65.0 .08 61.6 *** .26Senior 65.2 62.7 .13 58.2 *** .36



Effect Size c

First-Year 67.7 63.1 ** .24 61.0 *** .35Senior 70.7 61.4 ** .48 58.0 *** .66

First Year Students

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67.7 66.4 65.063.2

Supportive Campus Environment (SCE)

Seniors

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65

75

85

70.7

65.2 64.6 63.7

Supportive Campus Environment (SCE)

Specific Items2010 2009 2008

Supportive Campus Environment GGC NSSE GGC NSSE GGC NSSE GGC NSSE

How well do students get along with other students? % of FY students report that their peers are friendly, supportive, and help them feel as if they belong.

51 59 54 58 54 57 57 57

Are students satisfied with their overall educational experience? % of FY students report a favorable image of this institution; % of seniors would choose this school again if they could start their college career over.

8888

8782

9084

8782

9189

8782

9092

8682

How much time do students devote to co-curricular activities? % of FY students spend more than 15 hours a week participating in co-curricular activities. % spend no time participating in co-curricular activities

5

62

9

40

11

63

10

40

4

58

10 2 9

How well do students get along with administrators and staff? % of FY students find the administrative personnel and offices helpful, considerate, and flexible.

35 37 43 36 45 45 47 32

To what extent does the school help students deal with their academic and social needs? % of FY students feel that this institution has a substantial commitment to their academic success.

% feel well-supported by the institution regarding their social needs.

78

54

79

51

82

52

78

51

84

51

77

49

85

54

77

49


2008 2009 2010 20110.0

10.020.030.040.050.060.070.080.090.0

100.0

GGCNSSE50NSSE10

2008 2009 2010 20110.0

10.020.030.040.050.060.070.080.090.0

100.0

GGCNSSE50NSSE10


The Good News … And the Bad

The Good News The Bad NewsComparisons to USG schools

LAC is equivalent ACL is substantially higher SFI is significantly and substantially

higher for FY; equivalent for SR SCE is equivalent for FY and

significantly and substantially higher for SR

EEE is significantly and substantially lower

Comparisons to Carnegie Class LAC is equivalent for both FY and SR

(this is a statistical improvement over 2010; GGC scores are stable for FY and up for SR.)

ACL is significantly higher for both FY and SR

SFI continues to be significantly higher for FY and equivalent for SR

EEE is equivalent for FY SCE remains equivalent for both FY and

SR

EEE remains significantly lower for SR, but difference is smaller

Cont.The Good News The Bad News

Comparisons to full NSSE sample LAC: GGC mean falls above 25%tile for

top 50% for FY and top 10% for SR ACL continues to be significantly and

substantially higher than NSSE sample for both FY and SR; GGC mean falls WELL above 25%tile for top 50% and top 10% for both FY and SR

SFI scores are significantly and substantially above the mean for FY and equivalent for SR; GGC Mean falls above 25%tile for top 50% and 10% for both FY and SR

EEE: GGC mean falls above 25%tile for top 10% for FY

SCE scores are equivalent to national sample for FY and statistically and substantially above national mean for SR; GGC Mean falls well above 25%tile for both top 50% and 10% for both FY and SR

LAC continues to lag statistically; GGC mean falls below 25%tile for top 10% for FY; gap is widening for both FY and SR

EEE continues to lag statistically; GGC mean is at 25%tile for top 50% and below 25%tile for top 50% for SR

Trends LAC scores have stayed stable across

all four years ACL scores have stablilized over past

two years for FY and have remained stable across four years for SR

EEE scores have stabilized over past two years – drops came between 2009 and 2010 (1500 vs 3500 students)

SCE scores have remained stable across three years for SR

SFI scores show declines across years; gap is widening between GGC and top 50% and 10% for SR

SCE scores show a declining trend for FY

Cont.

The Good News The Bad NewsOther -- Specific Items

There has been a noticable increase in the % of SRs who have participated in some form of practicum, internship, field experience, co-op or clinical assignment, although this continues to lag behind national figures

There has been a noticeable drop in the % of FY students who find administrative personnel and offices helpful, considerate and flexible

There has been a noticeable drop in the % of FY students who find faculty available, helpful and sympathetic

There has been a noticeable drop in the % of seniors who discuss career plans with faculty

Take Home Points

Most benchmark scores have stabilized this year

Level of Academic Challenge scores are, for this year equivalent to our Carnegie peers

We continue to receive scores higher than average and higher than peers in Active and Collaborative Learning (FY and SR) Student –Faculty Interaction(FY and SR) Supportive Campus Environment (SR)

Take Home Points Across all benchmarks except EEE, the GGC

mean lies within the middle 50% of means for the top 50% of schools in the NSSE sample

Across many benchmarks, the GGC mean falls within the middle 50% of means for the top 10% of schools in the NSSE sample LAC – SR ACL – FY and SR SFI – FY and SR SCE – FY and SR

ggc and student engagement. nsse overall: 27% (down 5%) first year: 25% (down 5%) seniors: 28%...

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