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National Survey of Student Engagement
The College Student Report
88% Progress:
During the current school year, about how often have you done the following?
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Never
Studied when there were other interesting things to do
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Never
Found additional information for course assignments when you didn’t understand the material
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Never
Participated in course discussions, even when you didn’t feel like it
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Never
Asked instructors for help when you struggled with course assignments
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Never
Finished something you had started when you encountered challenges
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Never
Stayed positive, even when you did poorly on a test or assignment
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Never
During the current school year, how difficult have the following been for you?
Not at all
difficult
1
2
3
4
5
Very
difficult
6
Learning course material
Not at all
difficult
1
2
3
4
5
Very
difficult
6
Managing your time
Not at all
difficult
1
2
3
4
5
Very
difficult
6
Getting help with school work
Not at all
difficult
1
2
3
4
5
Very
difficult
6
Interacting with faculty
Not at all
difficult
1
2
3
4
5
Very
difficult
6
During the current school year, about how often have you sought help with coursework from the following sources?
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Never
Faculty members
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Never
Academic advisors
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Never
Learning support services (tutoring, writing center, success coaching, etc.)
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Never
Friends or other students
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Never
Family members
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Never
Other persons or offices
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Never
During the current school year, have you seriously considered leaving this institution?
Yes
No
Why did you consider leaving? (Select all that apply.)
Academics are too difficult
Academics are too easy
Other academic issues (major not offered, course availability, advising, credit transfer, etc.)
Financial concerns (costs or financial aid)
To change your career options (transfer to another school or program, military service, etc.)
Difficulty managing demands of school and work
Too much emphasis on partying
Not enough opportunities to socialize and have fun
Relations with faculty and staff
Relations with other students
Campus climate, location, or culture
Unsafe or hostile environment
Personal reasons (family issues, physical or mental health, homesickness, stress, etc.)
A reason not listed above, please specify:
How important is it to you that you graduate from
this institution
?
Not important
Very important
1
2
3
4
5
6
Do you expect to graduate this spring or summer?
Yes
No
After graduation, what best describes your immediate plans?
Full-time employment
Part-time employment
Graduate or professional school
Military service
Service or volunteer activity (AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, Teach for America, etc.)
Internship (paid or unpaid)
Travel or gap year
No plans at this time
Other, please specify:
Do you already have a job for after graduation?
No
Yes, I will start a new job
Yes, I will continue in my current job
To what extent have courses in your major(s) prepared you for your post-graduation plans?
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Do you intend to work eventually in a field related to your major(s)?
Yes
No
Unsure
Do you plan to be self-employed, an independent contractor, or a freelance worker someday?
Yes
No
Unsure
Do you plan to start your own business (nonprofit or for-profit) someday?
Yes
No
Unsure
How much confidence do you have in your ability to complete tasks requiring the following skills and abilities?
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Critical thinking and analysis of arguments and information
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Creative thinking and problem solving
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Research skills
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Clear writing
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Persuasive speaking
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Technological skills
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Financial and business management skills
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Entrepreneurial skills
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Leadership skills
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Networking and relationship building
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
To what extent has your coursework in your major(s) emphasized the following?
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Generating new ideas or brainstorming
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Taking risks in your coursework without fear of penalty
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Evaluating multiple approaches to a problem
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Inventing new methods to arrive at unconventional solutions
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Is there anything your institution could have done better to prepare you for your career or further education? Please describe. (5,000 character limit; at the end of the survey, you will have an opportunity to comment on your overall experience at this institution.)