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National Survey of Student Engagement at Cal Poly (2022)

Survey Access Questions

Students, please check your email (all subject lines include "NSSE") for your custom link to take this survey. Because this is a nationwide survey, Cal Poly is unable to provide technical assistance if you are having difficulty accessing the survey. Please contact the folks at NSSE directly via your email link, and a representative will be able to assist you.

 

Thanks!

 

At Cal Poly, we are committed to a culture that supports and promotes student achievement. As exemplified in our Learn by Doing philosophy, we recognize that students demonstrate their knowledge in various ways throughout their educational journey.

    NSSE 2022

    Between April 12 and May 15, 2022, Cal Poly will be inviting first- and fourth-year students to participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE, pronounced "nessie"). The NSSE is a highly-regarded questionnaire that asks about students' access to various resources and experiences — in and out of the classroom. Students will be asked to share their experiences ranging from academic quality, access to support, and experiences with faculty. This year, Cal Poly respondents will also have the opportunity to answer to questions related to inclusive teaching practices and diversity learning and experiences with writing. Campus and academic assessment leaders have identified these two areas as key topical modules that will provide specific data related to several key initiatives within the university.

    Students invited to complete the NSSE will receive an invitation from Provost Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore on Tuesday, April 12 with a personalized link to complete the survey. Students will receive additional reminders on the following dates:

    • Wednesday, April 20
    • Wednesday, April 27
    • Tuesday, May 3
    • Monday, May 9

    At the same time, Cal Poly will also administer the Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE, pronounced "fessie"). Instructors will be asked to share their expectations of student learning and the teaching practices they utilize.

     

    Results

      In addition to seeing how student and faculty experiences have changed since the last time this survey was administered, we will also learn how these experiences compare with other CSU campuses and all other institutions participating this year.

      Results of this survey be shared with the campus over the summer.The responses we receive will help us in our larger efforts to improve the teaching and learning happening throughout Cal Poly.

       

      Sample Items


      Here are some questions students can expect:

      • "How often does your campus emphasize providing support for your overall well-being (recreation, health care, counseling, etc.)?"

      • "During the current school year, how often have you included diverse perspectives (political, religious, racial/ethnic, gender, etc.) in course discussions or assignments?"

      • "How much does your institute emphasize spending significant amounts of time studying and on academic work?"

      • "How much has your experience at this institution contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development?"

      • "If you could start over again, would you go to the same institution (emphasis theirs) you are now attending?"

       

      Contact


      If you have questions about the why we participate in the survey or what the results might mean, please contact Dr. Michael V. Nguyen, Director of Academic Assessment, at 805-756-2299 or mnguy300@calpoly.edu.

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