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National Survey of Student Engagement
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, did you take a course intended for first-year students as described below?
Yes
No
Unsure
A course that introduces students to college and helps develop success skills (study skills, goal setting, time management, etc.)
Yes
No
Unsure
A first-year seminar or other course focused on a specialized topic or academic subject that emphasizes discussion and analysis
Yes
No
Unsure
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