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Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement (BCSSE) 2011 The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Executive Summary BCSSE 2011 By understanding the experiences and expectations of entering students, [universities] can better
BCSSE 2011
BCSSE 2011
Information taken from: http://bcsse.iub.edu Please visit the website for more information about the BCSSE.
BCSSE 2011
BCSSE 2011
Category Mean – Overall (1-10) Mean – Female/Male (*sig<.001) High School Academic Engagement 5.32 5.42/5.10* Expected Academic Engagement 6.45 6.49/6.37 Expected Academic Perseverance 7.34 7.41/7.19* Expected Academic Difficulty 5.10 5.13/5.05 Perceived Academic Preparation 6.96 6.90/7.08 Importance of Campus Environment 7.76 7.96/7.35*
Means were also available comparing 1st generation students with others, but there were no statistically significant differences.
American Indian or other Native American 1% Asian, Asian American, or Pacific Islander 4% Black or African American 25% White (non-Hispanic) 55% Mexican or Mexican American 2% Puerto Rican 1% Other Hispanic or Latino 2% Multiracial 6% Other 2% I prefer not to respond 2%
Racial/Ethnic Representation
2404 Surveys Completed = 98% of 1st Year SOAR Participants 67% are Female 3% are International or Foreign National 92% Graduated from a Public High School 34% Report No Friends attending UNCG w/ them 40% Hail from < 50 miles 32% Hail from > 100 miles
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0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% English Math Science History Foreign Language 95% 83% 47% 42% 11% 1% 3% 40% 48% 26%
High School Coursework
4 Years 3 Years 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% C C+ B- B B+ A- A 2% 3% 7% 27% 23% 19% 19%
High School Grades
66% took at least one AP course while in high school 80% took 4 or more honors classes while in high school 25% wrote papers longer than 5 pages 40% wrote more than one draft of papers 27% worked with peers outside of class on projects 27% read books for pleasure 71% spent 0-10 hours per week on schoolwork 40% work > 10 hours per week
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Students anticipate a fair amount of difficulty in college.
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Learning Course Material Managing Time Paying College Expenses Getting Help with Schoolwork Making Friends Interacting with Faculty
10% 31% 27% 3% 3% 3% 24% 27% 18% 7% 6% 7% 40% 20% 18% 18% 12% 17%
Difficult Somewhat Difficult Very Difficult
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Asked ?s or Contributed in Class Made a Class Presentation Discussed Grades or Assignments with Teacher Worked with Peers In Class Worked with Peers Outside of Class Serious Conversations with Peers of Different Race/Ethnicity Discussed Ideas from Readings or Class with Teacher Outside of Class Discussed Ideas from Readings or Class with Others Outside of Class Serious Conversations with Peers of Different Religious or Political Belief
76% 58% 63% 71% 27% 59% 26% 45% 53% 85% 70% 75% 56% 81% 75% 55% 65% 79%
Often or Very Often
FY College Expec H.S. Reality
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Writing Speaking Computing Critical Thinking Math Analysis Working with Others Learning Independently
21% 23% 22% 22% 13% 41% 29% 24% 26% 29% 30% 20% 33% 31% 32% 29% 27% 31% 24% 18% 26%
Very Prepared Somewhat Prepared Prepared
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84% of incoming students expect to earn B’s or better in college
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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% The Arts Athletics Student Gvt Publications Honoraries Religious Groups Community Svc
43% 40% 11% 12% 30% 25% 57%
Involved - Highly Involved
96% expect some level of collegiate co-curricular involvement 75% expect to spend 6+ hours per week involved in co-curricular activities 90% indicate it is important
university provide campus activities and events for students
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Incoming students rate academic support services of utmost importance Opportunities to attend campus events and activities and multi-cultural experiences are also very important to students
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Challenging Academics Academic Support Opportunities to Interact w/ Diverse Stdts Personal Support Svcs Social Support Campus Activities & Events 3% 4% 7% 9% 3% 45% 10% 26% 38% 34% 25% 52% 90% 70% 55% 57% 72%
Not Important (1 & 2) Important (3 & 4) Very Important (5 & 6)
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Why? ─ 42% of the UNCG Incoming First Year Students are students of color (compared to 26% at all U.S. Doctoral Institutions) Misconceptions regarding students of color – Their H.S. GPA’s are lower – Their motivation or commitment to higher education is lower – Their expectations regarding use of support services is lower
Our BCSSE data contradicts each of these misconceptions! Incoming students of color responded to the BCSSE with
expectations for connections with faculty and support services than their white peers.
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Mean Comparisons Range 1-5 1 = Never/None 5 = Very Much/Very Often *p < .05 Students of Color Includes:
American Indian or Other Native American, Asian, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Black, African American, Mexican, Mexican American, Puerto Rican, Other Hispanic or Latino, and Multiracial
56% 42% 2%
UNCG Students
White (Non-Hispanic) Students of Color* Prefer Not to Respond
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
Reading on Your Own Preparing for Class Giving Class Presentations Discussing Grades/Assigns with Teacher Work on Projects In Class Create 2+ Drafts of a Paper Talk with Cnslr, Teacher, Staff about College Serious Chat with Diverse Peers
2.77 3.13 2.81 2.93 3.03 2.44 3.01 2.96 2.91 2.99 2.71 2.75 2.91 2.34 2.72 2.74
Stdts of Color White Students BCSSE 2011
Students of color were less involved in performing arts and religious youth groups, but more involved in student government, academic/vocational clubs, and community service while in high school.
BCSSE 2011 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
Make a Class Presentation Work on Projects In Class Work Outside
Peers Discuss Grades/Assgns w/ Instructors Discuss School w/ Faculty Outside Class Receive Prompt Feedback Serious Chat w/ Diverse Peers Find Add'l Info if Material Confusing Ask Instructors for Help
2.97 2.77 3.23 3.19 2.78 3.13 3.2 4.95 5.24 2.86 2.67 3.14 3.02 2.67 2.95 3.07 4.79 4.99
Students of Color White Students
BCSSE 2011 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
Prepared Mathematicallly Prepared for Computing Stay Positive Even w/ Poor Grades Struggle w/ Time Mgmt Struggle Paying for School Relying on Schol/Grants Relying on Student Loans
3.94 4.56 4.69 4.46 4.21 2.94 3.33 3.73 4.4 4.52 4.65 3.94 2.41 2.98
Students of Color White Students
Students of color also expect more support services (academic, personal & social), multiculturalism, and campus activities than their white peers.
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Data from The University of North Carolina Greensboro Institutional Research Office: UNCG Four-Year Graduation Rates and Goals 2004 (2008) 2005 (2009) 2006 (2010) 2007 (2011) 2008 (2012) 2009 (2013) 28.9% 27.9% 29.4% 29.5% 32.9% 34.0% UNCG Six-Year Graduation Rates and Goals 2002 (2008) 2003 (2009) 2004 (2010) 2005 (2011) 2006 (2012) 2007 (2013) 52.5% 51.6% 52.8% 53.4% 58.1% 60.0%
Yes 76% No 4% Uncertain 20%
All Students’ Intent to Graduate from UNCG
There is
Academic Expectations for the 1st Year in College Students’ 2011 responses indicated a slightly increased expectation of:
during class and outside of class
assignments with instructors
class with faculty outside of class
faculty on academic performance Feelings of Academic Preparation For the 1st Year in College Students’ 2011 responses indicated a slightly decreased sense of preparation for:
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Top five Challenges
– 61% UNCG vs. 75% U.S.
College
– 58% UNCG vs. 50% U.S.
Year College
– 33% UNCG vs. 46% U.S.
Assistance for non-academic responsibilities
– 54% UNCG vs. 43% U.S.
Support Services
– 90% UNCG vs. 84% U.S.
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Top five Strengths
– 85% UNCG vs. 78% U.S.
Year College
– 70% UNCG vs. 63% U.S.
Else’s Views during 1st Year College
– 88% UNCG vs. 82% U.S.
Faculty during 1st Year College
– 73% UNCG vs. 66% U.S.
Year College
– 74% UNCG vs. 66% U.S.
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first year students for the reality that their grades might be lower than they expect?
questions and be involved in class?
students as possible in co-curricular activities?
students as they could be?
multiculturalism as intensively as they expected?
academic support services, and are first year student utilizing them?
activities and events to meet first year student needs?
unrealistic expectations for the first year
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BCSSE Website – hosted by the University of Indiana http://bcsse.iub.edu Cole, J. S., Kennedy, M., & Ben-Avie, M. (2009). The role of pre- college data in assessing and understanding student engagement in college. G.D. Kuh & R.M. Gonyea (Eds.), Using NSSE in Institutional Research. 55-70. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. UNCG Student Affairs Assessment Website: http://studentaffairs.uncg.edu/assessment
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