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NSSE 2001 |
Doc/Res Extensive |
Peer Group |
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NSSE 2001 |
Doc/Res Extensive |
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NCSU Predicted |
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1st. Yr. Students |
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Seniors |
Benchmark Category: Level of Academic Challenge |
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Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations |
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Number of assigned textbooks, books, or book-length packs of course readings |
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Preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, rehearsing, and other activities related to your academic program) |
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Institutional emphasis on spending significant amounts of time studying and on academic work |
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Benchmark Category: Active & Collaborative Learning |
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Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions |
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Made a class presentation |
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Worked with other students on projects outside of class to prepare class assignments |
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Participated in a community-based project as a part of a regular course |
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Benchmark Category: Student Interaction With Faculty Members |
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Talked about career plans with a faculty member or advisor |
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Discussed ideas from your reading or classes with faculty members outside of class |
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Worked with faculty members on activities other than coursework (committees, orientation, student life activities, etc.) |
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Benchmark Category: Enriching Educational Experiences |
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Used an electronic medium (list-serv, chat group, Internet, etc.) to discuss or complete an assignment |
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Benchmark Category: Supportive Campus Environment |
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NSSE Items Not Included in Benchmarks |
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Quality of relationships with faculty members |
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Used email to communicate with an instructor |
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Institutional emphasis on helping you cope with your non-academic responsibilities (work, family, etc.) |
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Educational and Personal Growth in... |
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Acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills |
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Writing clearly and effectively |
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Analyzing quantitative problems |
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Using computing and information technology |
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Working effectively with others |
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Time spent... |
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Working for pay on campus |
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Working for pay off campus |
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Providing care for dependents living with you (parents, children, spouse, etc.) |
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