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National Survey of Student Engagement
The College Student Report
88% Progress:
During the current school year, how many times have you discussed your academic interests, course selections, or academic performance with the following individuals?
0
1
2
3
4 or more
Not applicable
Academic advisor, faculty, or staff assigned to advise you
0
1
2
3
4 or more
Not applicable
Academic advisor(s) available to any student
0
1
2
3
4 or more
Not applicable
Faculty or instructor(s)
not
assigned to advise you
0
1
2
3
4 or more
Not applicable
Student services staff (career services, academic support, Trio, etc.)
0
1
2
3
4 or more
Not applicable
Success or academic coach
0
1
2
3
4 or more
Not applicable
Peer advisor or mentor
0
1
2
3
4 or more
Not applicable
Other
, please specify:
0
1
2
3
4 or more
Not applicable
Do you know how to contact (in person, email, phone, or online) an advisor at your institution?
Yes
No
Unsure
Thinking about academic advising, how much have people and resources at your institution done the following?
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Been available when needed
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Provided prompt and accurate information
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Provided information about learning support services (tutoring, writing center, success skills, etc.)
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Notified you of important policies and deadlines
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Reached out to you about your academic progress or performance
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Followed up with you regarding something they recommended
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Asked questions about your educational background and needs
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Actively listened to your concerns
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Respected your identity and culture
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Cared about your overall well-being
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Thinking about academic advising, about how often did someone at your institution discuss the following with you?
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Not applicable
Your academic goals and future plans
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Not applicable
How your major or expected major relates to your goals and future plans
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Not applicable
Special opportunities (study abroad, internship, service-learning, research, etc.)
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Not applicable
Participation in co-curricular activities (organizations or clubs, performing arts, sports, etc.)
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Not applicable
Resources for your well-being (health, counseling, financial guidance, etc.)
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Not applicable
How much have each of the following helped you develop your academic goals and future plans?
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Academic advisor, faculty, or staff assigned to advise you
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Academic advisor(s) available to any student
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Faculty or instructor(s)
not
assigned to advise you
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Online advising system (degree progress report, etc.)
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Website, catalog, or other published sources
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Student services staff (career services, academic support, TRIO, etc.)
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Success or academic coach
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Peer advisor or mentor
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Friends or other students
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Family members
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Other
, please specify:
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not applicable
Regarding academic advising, who has been the most helpful and in what way?