California State University, Sacramento College Portrait
California State University, Sacramento6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819
916-278-6011
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Student Activities and Involvement at Sac State
Students who are actively involved in their own learning are much more likely to be successful in college than those who assume a passive roll. Colleges and universities offer students multiple opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to become engaged with new ideas, people and experiences. There are many ways to measure the effectiveness of these opportunities and help students understand the benefit of these programs and the potential value they add to the college experience.
Institutions participating in the VSA program measure student involvement on campus using one of four national surveys. Results from the one survey are reported for a common set of questions selected as part of VSA. Following are the selected results from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The questions have been grouped together in categories that are known to contribute to student learning and development. The results reported below are based on the responses of seniors who participated in the survey.
Group Learning Experiences
- 93.0% percent of seniors worked with classmates on assignments outside of class.
- 53.0% of seniors tutored or taught other students
- 19.0% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week participating in co-curricular activities such as student organizations and intramural sports
Active Learning Experiences
- 86.0% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week preparing for class
- 8.0% of seniors worked on a research project with a faculty member
- 37.0% of seniors participated in an internship, practicum, or field experience
- 47.0% of seniors participated in community service or volunteer work
- 6.0% of seniors participated in study abroad
- 93.0% of seniors made at least one class presentation last year
Institutional Commitment to Student Learning and Success
- 94.0% of seniors believe this institution provides support for student success
- 69.0% of seniors rated the quality of academic advising at this institution as good or excellent
- 57.0% of seniors reported that this institution provided help in coping with work, family and other non-academic responsibilities
- 93.0% of seniors reported working harder than they thought they could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations
Student Interaction with Campus Faculty and Staff
- 50.0% of seniors believed that the campus staff were helpful, considerate, or flexible
- 75.0% of seniors believed that faculty are available, helpful, or sympathetic
- 92.0% of seniors reported that faculty members provided prompt feedback on their academic performance
- 64.0% of seniors discussed readings or ideas with faculty members outside of class
Experiences with Diverse Groups of People and Ideas
- 67.0% of seniors reported that they often tried to understand someone else's point of view
- 89.0% of seniors reported their experience at this institution contributed to their understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds
- 61.0% of seniors often had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity
Student Satisfaction
- 80.0% of seniors would attend this institution if they started over again
- 84.0% of seniors rated their entire educational experience as good or excellent
- 78.0% of seniors reported that other students were friendly or supportive
