NSSE Annual Report 2007 available

NSSE is pleased to present the online edition of the NSSE Annual Report 2007: Experiences That Matter: Enhancing Student Learning and Success. The 2007 report examines NSSE findings and general themes, national benchmarks, and how schools and stakeholders are using NSSE results. Our online edition contains both the Annual Report 2007 and technical reports related to the 2007 survey.

USA TODAY Publishes NSSE Benchmark Scores

USA TODAY has published on its Web site the NSSE benchmark scores for 257 colleges and universities that agreed to participate in an effort to educate the public about the link between student engagement and a high quality undergraduate experience. The site provides a searchable database to look up the scores of individual institutions; in keeping with NSSE policy, institutions are not ranked.

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NSSE had several goals in developing this initiative with USA TODAY. One goal is to provide prospective students, parents, counselors, and others with information about aspects of collegiate quality not available through most accessible venues. For example, college rankings are based primarily on measures of resources and reputation which research studies indicate are not related to desired student learning and personal development outcomes. Another goal of this initiative is to feature different types of colleges and universities that involve their students at high levels in effective educational practices; many such institutions are providing unusually rich learning opportunities for their students but may not be widely known for their noteworthy performance within or beyond their region.

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NSSE and FSSE Institutional Report 2007 shipped

The NSSE and FSSE Institutional Report 2007 was shipped to participating colleges and universities August 3; please contact us at nsse@indiana.edu if you have still not received your report binder. An online version of the Institutional Report is also available now, and NSSE and FSSE 2007 schools can download electronic versions of report documents (including their institution-specific reports and data files) by logging onto our secure Institution Interface.

STEP 1: Select "NSSE 2007" or "FSSE 2007" from the survey project drop-down menus at the top of the page.

STEP 2: Select the "Download Reports" option from the left-side navigation bar to view your 2007 Institutional Report files and supplemental materials.

STEP 3: Download the zip file named with your institution’s nickname and IPEDS number to retrieve your Institutional Report 2007 files or use the hyperlinks listed below the zip file to access supplemental materials.