Student Experiences and Perceptions
Active Learning Experiences
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.
- 74% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week preparing for class
- 41% of seniors worked on a research project with a faculty member
- 78% of seniors participated in an internship, practicum, or field experience
- 80% of seniors participated in community service or volunteer work
- 10% of seniors participated in study abroad
- 98% of seniors made at least one class presentation last year
