Institutional Surveys
In order to engage individual colleges and university departments in meaningful conversations about student academic engagement, University Assessment Services administers three engagement surveys. More information about the engagement surveys can be found by clicking on the survey links. The surveys are the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), the Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE), and the Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement (BCSSE).
Institutional Survey Framework
| Pre college | First year | While enrolled | Graduation | Post-graduation | |
| Surveys |
BCSSE |
NSSE |
Advising |
Exit survey |
Alumni survey* |
| Variables |
Expectations |
Engagement |
Engagement |
Engagement |
Satisfaction |
*Academic program level only
Institutional Survey Schedule: 2023-24
| Strategic Planning Task Force |
University and local communities |
Oct-Nov |
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| Milner library |
ISU community |
Oct. |
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| Center for Civic Engagement |
ISU and local community |
Oct-Nov |
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EDMH Dining Survey |
Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality |
ISU community |
Oct-Nov |
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Provost Office |
Students |
Apr. |
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Transfer experiences |
Admissions |
Students |
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July |
Institutional Survey Schedule: 2024-25
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University College |
Students |
Feb-March |
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Transfer experiences |
Admissions |
Students |
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July |
Institutional Survey Schedule: 2025-26
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Transfer experiences |
Admissions |
Students |
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July |
Engagement Survey Results
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NSSE Data Reports:
- NSSE 2023 Reports: Snapshot | Administration Summary | Engagement Indicators | Frequencies & Statistical Comparisons | High Impact Practices | Multi-year Report | Pocket Guide | Respondent Profile | Comparison Groups
- NSSE 2023 Project Management Guide | NSSE 2023 Response Rate Report
- 2020 Seniors: Discplinary Area / College Reports with institutional comparisons: CAS-Humanities / CAS-Social Sciences / CAS-Math & Nat. Sciences / CAST / COB / COE / MCN / WKCFA / Provost Programs
- 2020 First-year: Discplinary Area / College Reports with institutional comparisons:CAS-Humanities / CAS-Social Sciences / CAS-Math & Nat. Sciences / CAST / COB / COE / MCN / WKCFA
- 2020 Snapshot
- 2020 Engagement Indicators
- 2020 High Impact Practices
- 2020 Frequencies (First-year and senior)
- 2020 Student Comments - What one change would most improve the educational experience at this institution, and what one thing should not be changed?
- 2020 Inclusiveness and Cultural Diversity Module
- 2019 Snapshot
- 2019 Engagement Indicators
- 2019 High Impact Practices
- 2019 Frequencies (First-year and senior)
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2019 Student Comments-Please describe the most significant learning experience you have had so far at this institution.
- 2019 Civic Engagement Module
- 2018 BCSSE - 2019 NSSE Combined Report
- 2016 (Senior)
- 2016 (First-year)
- 2013 (Senior)
- 2013 (First-year)
- 2010
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BCSSE Data Reports:
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FSSE:
More detailed reports and data are available by contacting University Assessment Services.
How the Results Have Been Used
Assessment Dashboards
See the assessment dashboards website and explore the data.
Presentations
Leveraging involvement and collaboration to cultivate belonging - RSO / Student Affairs Executive leadership presentation (Ryan Smith & Erin Thomas): Presentation | Activity