By KELCIE TIMLIN
Graduate Student
College Student Services Administration
Are you a freshman at The College of Saint Rose looking to voice your opinion about your experiences as a first-year student? Are you a senior who has an interest in helping to shape the future of the college for students in years to come? No matter what the reasoning is, all freshmen and seniors should consider taking part in the National Survey of Student Engagement to share your opinions today!
Large scale surveys are some of the most important assessment tools used at institutions to truly understand how students view their college experiences. The best way to improve services on campus is to hear directly from the students.
Now you may be wondering what this survey is exactly. The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) is a nationwide survey that addresses student engagement at undergraduate institutions. The NSSE is primarily directed towards freshmen and senior students, which is based on specific credit hours. It is intended to gain feedback on various features of the College of Saint Rose campus, including experiences with academics and faculty, the campus environment, and much more. Over 1,400 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada have participated in NSSE since the year of 2000, and this year the College of Saint Rose will be taking part. (http://nsse.iub.edu/)
It is important to remember that these results will make a difference. Institutions will receive a variety of reports which will be used to identify aspects of undergraduate education, both inside and outside of the classroom, that can be improved upon. By reviewing institution-specific data, along with national findings, The College of Saint Rose will be able to enhance policies and practices that are most beneficial for students here on campus. (http://nsse.iub.edu/)
So remember, if you received an email asking to participate, this is an important assessment that will help the College of Saint Rose truly understand the experiences of its students. Freshmen can make a difference for the rest of their undergraduate career by speaking up now! Seniors can provide their experienced opinion to help make improvements for future students. Also, every person who participates will automatically be entered to win a $100 Visa Gift Card!
The NSSE was initially emailed to all freshmen and senior students on February 12, 2013. If you have not filled it out yet, it is not too late. Double check your email, make sure you have not deleted it, and take a few minutes out of your day to complete the survey. Just in case you might have deleted it, NSSE will be sending a reminder email on February 20th. Every student has a voice; make yours heard today!
