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KUAN Advising Assessment & NSSE Results Overview

National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) Through its student survey, The College Student Report , NSSE annually collects information at hundreds of four-year colleges and universities about first-year and senior students' participation in programs and activities that institutions provide for their learning and personal development. The results provide an estimate of how undergraduates spend their time and what they gain from attending college.

NSSE 2018 Overview Who completes the survey? First-year freshmen, sophomore and senior-level students When was the survey administered? February to June 2018 Last administration 2013. What does the survey capture? NSSE collects student information about participation in programs and activities that institutions provide for their learning and development. How does NSSE contribute to institutional improvement? NSSE results can be used to identify aspects of the undergraduate experience that can be improved through changes in policies and practices. *source: nsse.indiana.edu

Other AAU Institutions Included in Comparison Group: Boston University Case Western Reserve University Georgia Institute of Technology Indiana University – Bloomington McGill University New York University Stony Brook University Syracuse University Tulane University University at Buffalo, SUNY University of Arizona University of Colorado – Boulder University of Oregon University of Toronto University of Wisconsin - Madison

KUAN Student Survey Evaluation of Academic Advising Experience The purpose of this survey was to collect information about the student experience with academic advising at KU. The intended use of the information collected is to improve academic advising services available to students. This was done by creating student learning outcomes around advising, and then measuring how students perceived these learning outcomes were addressed through their advising experiences. The results provide an overview of what students are learning in advising and how they utilize the advising services across campus.

KUAN Survey Respondents Who completed the survey? Survey was open to all active undergraduate students – we had 909 complete responses. When was the survey administered? April 2, 2018 to April 29, 2018. What does the survey capture? Information about the student experience with academic advising at KU. How does KUAN assessment information contribute to the KU Advising Network? Results can be used to initiate conversations around best practices for advising across campus and it provides a snapshot of the state of advising across campus.

Demographics NSSE Survey Respondents: KUAN Assessment Respondents: Class Level: Class Level: • 39% First-time freshmen • 19% Freshmen • 25% Sophomores • 23% Sophomores • - Juniors • 28% Juniors • 36% Seniors • 30% Seniors

KUAN and NSSE data will be laid out by Student Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcome 1 As a result of participating in campus-wide academic advising, students will be able to explore, articulate, and evaluate their interests, values, strengths, and skills in relation to academic programs (e.g. majors, minors, certificates, etc.). KUAN: • After meeting with my advisor I can connect how my academic program(s) relate to: • What I am interested in • What I care about • My strengths and skills • The skills I want to develop NSSE: No direct question addressing this outcome.

KUAN: Student Learning Outcome 1 Students strongly agreed that they could connect their interests with their academic program(s) after meeting with their academic advisor. Possible area for discussion: Compared to other areas, students reported that they were less likely to agree that they could connect how their academic program relates to their individual strengths and skills after meeting with their advisor.

Student Learning Outcome 2 As a result of participating in campus-wide academic advising, students will be able to access and articulate curricular requirements, progression standards, and course sequencing related to chosen/intended academic programs. KUAN: • After meeting with my advisor I know how to find and describe: • Admission requirements for my academic program • The courses required to earn my degree • Whether I am track to graduate within my personal timeframe • What order to take my classes in NSSE: • To what extent has your advisor: • Informed you of important deadlines • Provided useful information about courses

KUAN: Student Learning Outcome 2

Student Learning Outcome 2

Student Learning Outcome 3 As a result of participating in campus-wide academic advising, students will be able to articulate the purpose of their enrollment and how their studies fit within their overall educational goals. KUAN: • After meeting with my advisor: • I can connect how my academic program(s) relate to my educational goals • I understand why I enrolled in the courses that I did • I enrolled in all the courses I selected in consultation with my advisor • I enrolled in different courses than those I talked about with my advisor NSSE: No direct question addressing this outcome.

KUAN: Student Learning Outcome 3

KUAN: Student Learning Outcome 3

Student Learning Outcome 4 As a result of participating in campus-wide academic advising, students will be able to identify academic support services or programs based on individual need. KUAN: • As a result of my advising experience I can find the academic support services that I need (such as tutoring, etc.) NSSE: • To what extent has your advisor: • Informed you of academic support options (tutoring, study groups, help with writing, etc.)

KUAN: Student Learning Outcome 4

Student Learning Outcome 4

Student Learning Outcome 5 As a result of participating in campus-wide academic advising, students will be able to identify opportunities for co-curricular involvement to enhance classroom experiences. KUAN: • As a result of my advising experience I can find opportunities for co-curricular involvement (such as alternative breaks, service learning, etc.) NSSE: • To what extent has your advisor: • Helped you get information on special opportunities (study abroad, internships, research projects, etc.) • During the current school year, about how often have you: • Attended an art exhibit, play or other arts performance (dance, music, etc.) • Which of the following have you done or plan to do before graduation? • Participate in an internship, co-op, field experience, student teaching, or clinical placement • Hold a formal leadership role in a student organization or group • Participate in a learning community or some other formal program where groups of students take two or more classes together • Participate in a study abroad program • Work with a faculty member on a research project • Complete a culminating senior experience (capstone course, senior project or thesis, comprehensive exam, portfolio, etc.)

KUAN: Student Learning Outcome 5 Possible area for discussion: Students, on average, strongly agreed that advisors connected them with developmental/co-curricular opportunities, however this connection seems to happen less often than in other areas.

Student Learning Outcome 5

Student Learning Outcome 5 NSSE Question 1 During the current school year, about how often have you: NSSE Question 11 Which of the following have you done or plan to do before graduation?

Student Learning Outcome 5 NSSE Question 11 Which of the following have you done or plan to do before graduation?

Student Learning Outcome 6 As a result of participating in campus-wide academic advising, students will be able to identify resources for career and/or professional development. KUAN: • As a result of my advising experience I can find resources for career and/or professional development NSSE: • To what extent has your advisor: • Discussed your career interests and post-graduation plans

KUAN: Student Learning Outcome 6 Possible area for discussion: Students, on average, strongly agreed that advisors connected them with developmental opportunities, however compared to other areas, this happens less often.

Student Learning Outcome 6

Student Utilization KUAN: Students who were able to make appointments reported that they generally thought they were able to schedule a timely appointment.

Student Utilization NSSE: DURING THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR, WHICH HAS BEEN YOUR PRIMARY SOURCE OF ADVICE REGARDING YOUR ACADEMIC PLANS? (SELECT ONE): I did not seek academic advice this 2 year 2 6 3 Other 15 9 Family members 10 15 4 Friends or other students 7 4 6 Website, catalog, or other published 17 8 sources 7 Online advising system 11 Faculty or staff not formally assigned as an advisor 41 34 Academic advisor(s) available to any student Academic advisor(s) assigned to you F RE S H ME N S E NIORS

Other Areas to Consider KUAN: 78% of respondents reported that their overall advising experience was helpful 15% found their advising experience to be unhelpful 7% were neutral NSSE:

Other Areas to Consider

Other Areas to Consider

Other Areas to Consider