SJC Students Participate in National Survey of Student Engagement
A national survey released recently shows that a variety of colleges and universities have shown steady improvement in the quality of undergraduate education, as measured by students’ exposure to and involvement in effective educational practices. The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) asks students at hundreds of colleges and universities to reflect on the time they devote to various learning activities. NSSE results can provide prospective students with insights into how they might learn and develop at a given college. During 2009, 282 Saint Joseph College students were randomly selected to take part in this survey; here is a sample of the topics, questions and responses from SJC students:
Academic Challenge
To what degree is studying and spending time on academic work emphasized?
92% of First-Year students feel that SJC places substantial emphasis on academics.
Active Learning
How many students apply their classroom learning to real life through internships or off-campus field experiences?
By their senior year, 82% of students at SJC have participated in some form of practicum, internship, field experience, co-op, or clinical assignment.
Student-Faculty Interaction
Do students receive prompt feedback on academic performance?
78% of First-Year students indicate that they frequently get prompt verbal or written feedback from faculty members.
Supportive Campus Environment
Are students satisfied with their overall educational experience?
91% of First-Year students report a favorable image of Saint Joseph College; 76% of seniors would choose SJC again if they could start their college career over.
To what extent does the school help students deal with their academic needs?
92% of First-Year students feel that Saint Joseph College has a substantial commitment to their academic success.
Based on 42 survey questions, NSSE reports on five Benchmarks of Effective Educational Practice. Click on the link below to view SJC's mean scores on the five benchmarks. Also included are comparisons to other women's colleges, schools that share SJC's Carnegie Classification, and the overall NSSE sample: http://www.sjc.edu/about/administrative_offices/office_of_institutional_research_and_planning/nsse.html
For more information, contact Mike Broderick, director of Institutional Research, at 860.231.5430 or mbroderick@sjc.edu.
