NSSE 2002 Means Summary Report
Texas A&M International University
Texas A&M Inter. U Texas A&M Inter. U compared with
Master's NSSE 2002
Variable Class Mean Master's
Mean		 Siga Effect sizeb NSSE 2002
Mean		 Siga Effect sizeb
1. Academic and Intellectual Experiences 1=never, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=very often
a. Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions CLQUEST FY 2.58 2.81 * -.27 2.80    
SR 3.33 3.11     3.10    
b. Made a class presentation CLPRESEN FY 2.20 2.27     2.21    
SR 3.35 2.88 *** .57 2.81 *** .65
c. Prepared two or more drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in REWROPAP FY 2.64 2.75     2.68    
SR 2.90 2.58 * .33 2.50 ** .41
d. Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information from various sources INTEGRAT FY 3.18 3.05     3.04    
SR 3.50 3.33     3.33    
e. Included diverse perspectives (different races, religions, genders, political beliefs, etc.) in class discussions or writing assignments. DIVCLASS FY 2.50 2.70     2.71    
SR 3.03 2.74 * .32 2.73 * .33
f. Came to class without completing readings or assignments CLUNPREP FY 2.28 2.01 * .37 2.07    
SR 2.03 2.05     2.11    
g. Worked with other students on projects during class CLASSGRP FY 2.50 2.40     2.34    
SR 2.65 2.54     2.45    
h. Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments OCCGRP FY 2.37 2.32     2.39    
SR 2.75 2.69     2.72    
I. Put together ideas or concepts from different courses when completing assignments or during class discussions INTIDEAS FY 2.46 2.44     2.47    
SR 2.80 2.80     2.82    
j. Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary) TUTOR FY 1.88 1.62 * .32 1.67    
SR 1.80 1.81     1.85    
k. Participated in a community-based project as a part of a regular course COMMPROJ FY 1.44 1.43     1.42    
SR 1.85 1.62     1.59    
1. Academic and Intellectual Experiences (continued) 1=never, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=very often
l. Used an electronic medium (list-serv, chat group, Internet, etc.) to discuss or complete an assignment ITACADEM FY 2.50 2.58     2.61    
SR 2.78 2.77     2.76    
m. Used email to communicate with an instructor EMAIL FY 2.76 2.74     2.88    
SR 2.80 2.95     3.07    
n. Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor FACGRADE FY 2.62 2.57     2.60    
SR 2.80 2.79     2.81    
o. Talked about career plans with a faculty member or advisor FACPLANS FY 2.20 2.14     2.16    
SR 2.58 2.41     2.45    
p. Discussed ideas from your reading or classes with faculty members outside of class FACIDEAS FY 1.92 1.77     1.80    
SR 2.18 2.06     2.09    
q. Received prompt feedback from faculty on your academic performance (written or oral) FACFEED FY 2.20 2.58 ** -.46 2.62 *** -.50
SR 2.75 2.80     2.81    
r. Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations. WORKHARD FY 2.78 2.61     2.59    
SR 3.03 2.71 * .39 2.68 * .41
s. Worked with faculty members on activities other than coursework (committees, orientation, student life activities, etc.) FACOTHER FY 1.56 1.50     1.53    
SR 2.00 1.75     1.81    
t. Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class (students, family members, coworkers, etc.) OOCIDEAS FY 2.70 2.70     2.74    
SR 3.13 2.84 * .35 2.86 * .32
u. Had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity than your own DIVRSTUD FY 1.96 2.54 *** -.56 2.59 *** -.61
SR 2.33 2.56     2.58    
v. Had serious conversations with students who differ from you in terms of their religious beliefs, political opinions, or personal values DIFFSTU2 FY 2.02 2.62 *** -.61 2.70 *** -.69
SR 2.23 2.59 * -.38 2.64 ** -.44
2. Mental Activities 1=very little, 2=some, 3=quite a bit, 4=very much
a. Memorizing facts, ideas, or methods from your courses and readings so you can repeat them in pretty much the same form MEMORIZE FY 3.04 2.96     2.94    
SR 2.75 2.79     2.75    
b. Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory such as examining a particular case or situation in depth and considering its components ANALYZE FY 3.18 3.11     3.14    
SR 3.33 3.26     3.27    
c. Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information, or experiences into new, more complex interpretations and relationships SYNTHESZ FY 3.00 2.82     2.85    
SR 3.20 3.04     3.05    
d. Making judgments about the value of information, arguments, or methods such as examining how others gathered and interpreted data and assessing the soundness of their conclusions EVALUATE FY 3.08 2.80 * .32 2.80 * .32
SR 3.20 2.93 * .30 2.93 * .30
e. Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations APPLYING FY 2.92 2.94     2.99    
SR 3.25 3.17     3.17    
3. Reading and Writing 1=none, 2= between 1 and 4, 3=between 5 and 10, 4=between 11 and 20, 5=more than 20
a. Number of assigned textbooks, books, or
book-length packs of course readings		 READASGN FY 3.00 3.37 * -.38 3.48 ** -.49
SR 3.00 3.24     3.32    
b. Number of books read on your own (not assigned) for personal enjoyment or academic enrichment READOWN FY 2.04 2.02     2.03    
SR 2.08 2.19     2.21    
c. Number of written papers or reports of 20 pages or more WRITEMOR FY 1.37 1.23     1.21    
SR 1.77 1.64     1.65    
d. Number of written papers or reports between 5 and 19 pages WRITEMID FY 2.35 2.42     2.47    
SR 2.58 2.65     2.69    
e. Number of written papers or reports of fewer than 5 pages WRITESML FY 2.73 3.28 ** -.51 3.32 ** -.54
SR 3.03 3.08     3.12    
4. Challenge of Examinations 1=very little to 7=very much
  To what extent did your exams during the current school year challenge you to do your best work? EXAMS FY 5.69 5.55     5.59    
SR 5.75 5.56     5.51    
5. Quality of Advising 1=poor, 2=fair, 3=good, 4=excellent
  Overall how would you evaluate the quality of academic advising you have received at your institution? ADVISE FY 3.00 2.89     2.91    
SR 3.05 2.84     2.86    
6. Enriching Educational Experiences Which of the following have you done or do you plan to do before you graduate from your institution? 
0=No, 1=Yes (undecided=missing)  Means are the proportion of students responding "Yes."
a. Practicum, internship, field experience, co-op experience, or clinical assignment INTERN FY .85 .93     .94    
SR .79 .76     .76    
b. Community service or volunteer work VOLUNTER FY .89 .87     .89    
SR .56 .66     .69    
c. Participate in a learning community or some other formal program where groups of students take two or more classes together LEARNCOM FY .76 .54 * .44 .52 ** .49
SR .45 .26 * .43 .26 * .45
d. Work on a research project with a faculty member outside of course or program requirements RESEARCH FY .55 .45     .51    
SR .27 .24     .28    
e. Foreign language coursework FORLANG FY .58 .59     .61    
SR .35 .39     .44    
f. Study abroad STUDYABR FY .35 .49     .56 * -.43
SR .10 .15     .20    
g. Independent study or self-designed major INDSTUDY FY .28 .27     .28    
SR .36 .29     .31    
h. Culminating senior experience (comprehensive exam, capstone course, thesis, project, etc.) SENIORX FY .81 .73     .76    
SR .60 .60     .63    
7. Time Usage 1=0 hrs/wk, 2=1-5 hrs/wk, 3=6-10 hrs/wk, 4=11-15 hrs/wk, 5=16-20 hrs/wk,
6=21-25 hrs/wk, 7=26-30 hrs/wk, 8=more than 30 hrs/wk
a. Preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, rehearsing, and other activities related to your academic program) ACADPR01 FY 3.51 3.91     4.16 ** -.37
SR 3.49 4.00     4.16 * -.37
b. Working for pay on campus WORKON01 FY 1.31 1.55     1.62 * -.26
SR 1.54 1.71     1.88    
c. Working for pay off campus WORKOF01 FY 2.39 2.86     2.33    
SR 4.95 4.20     3.65 * .47
d. Participating in co-curricular activities (organizations, campus publications, student government, etc.) COCURR01 FY 1.59 1.96 ** -.27 2.10 *** -.36
SR 1.72 1.85     2.04 * -.22
e. Relaxing and socializing (watching TV, partying, exercising, etc.) SOCIAL01 FY 3.73 4.00     4.11    
SR 2.74 3.61 *** -.53 3.75 *** -.60
f. Providing care for dependents living with you (parents, children, spouse, etc.) CAREDE01 FY 3.00 1.84 *** .66 1.56 *** .99
SR 3.67 2.59 * .44 2.23 ** .64
g. Commuting to class COMMUTE FY 2.79 1.91 *** .81 1.80 *** .96
SR 2.36 2.19     2.06    
8. Educational and Personal Growth 1=very little, 2=some, 3=quite a bit, 4=very much
a. Acquiring a broad general education GNGENLED FY 3.04 3.08     3.11    
SR 3.41 3.24     3.26    
b. Acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills GNWORK FY 2.33 2.51     2.53    
SR 3.15 3.03     3.00    
c. Writing clearly and effectively GNWRITE FY 2.92 2.90     2.87    
SR 3.28 3.05     3.06    
d. Speaking clearly and effectively GNSPEAK FY 2.90 2.67     2.61 * .31
SR 3.23 2.97     2.95    
8. Educational and Personal Growth (continued) 1=very little, 2=some, 3=quite a bit, 4=very much
a. Thinking critically and analytically GNANALY    FY 3.29 3.07 * .27 3.12    
SR 3.36 3.28     3.33    
b. Analyzing quantitative problems GNQUANT FY 2.92 2.58 * .38 2.62 * .34
SR 3.15 2.89     2.90    
c. Using computing and information technology GNCMPTS FY 2.98 2.68     2.70    
SR 3.13 3.00     3.00    
d. Working effectively with others GNOTHERS FY 2.86 2.83     2.81    
SR 3.23 3.13     3.13    
e. Voting in local, state, or national elections GNCITIZN FY 2.14 1.58 *** .65 1.54 *** .72
SR 2.31 1.78 ** .56 1.76 ** .58
f. Learning effectively on your own GNINQ FY 3.14 2.91     2.95    
SR 3.08 3.08     3.11    
g. Understanding yourself GNSELF FY 3.06 2.84     2.87    
SR 3.08 2.96     3.00    
h. Understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds GNDIVERS FY 2.92 2.61 * .31 2.60 * .32
SR 2.95 2.69     2.67    
i. Solving complex real-world problems GNPROBSV FY 2.92 2.47 ** .48 2.48 ** .48
SR 2.90 2.68     2.70    
j. Developing a personal code of values and ethics GNETHICS FY 2.71 2.61     2.63    
SR 2.82 2.71     2.73    
k. Contributing to the welfare of your community GNCOMMUN FY 1.96 2.13     2.16    
SR 2.59 2.33     2.35    
9. Institutional Environment 1=very little, 2=some, 3=quite a bit, 4=very much
a. Spending significant amounts of time studying and on academic work ENVSCHOL FY 3.12 3.09     3.13    
SR 3.21 3.08     3.11    
b. Providing the support you need to help you succeed academically ENVSUPRT FY 3.08 2.98     3.01    
SR 3.21 2.87 * .39 2.86 * .39
c. Encouraging contact among students from different economic, social, and racial or ethnic backgrounds ENVDIVRS FY 2.41 2.52     2.55    
SR 2.82 2.39 * .44 2.38 * .44
d. Helping you cope with your non-academic responsibilities (work, family, etc.) ENVNACAD FY 2.31 2.10     2.10    
SR 2.31 1.92 * .42 1.92 * .42
e. Providing the support you need to thrive socially ENVSOCAL FY 2.65 2.28 * .39 2.31 * .36
SR 2.33 2.08     2.10    
f. Attending campus events and activities (special speakers, cultural performances, athletic events, etc.) ENVEVENT FY 2.65 2.65     2.77    
SR 2.64 2.40     2.51    
10. Quality of Relationships 1=unfriendly, unsupportive, sense of alienation to 7=friendly, supportive, sense of belonging
a. Relationships with other students ENVSTU FY 5.80 5.61     5.66    
SR 5.69 5.68     5.70    
1=unavailable, unhelpful, unsympathetic to 7=available, helpful, sympathetic
b. Relationships with faculty members ENVFAC FY 5.65 5.38     5.39    
SR 5.46 5.56     5.55    
1=unhelpful, inconsiderate, rigid to 7=helpful, considerate, flexible
c. Relationships with administrative personnel and offices ENVADM FY 5.47 4.86 * .40 4.88 * .40
SR 5.44 4.59 ** .51 4.57 ** .52
Satisfaction 1=poor, 2=fair, 3=good, 4=excellent
11.   How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this institution?  ENTIREXP  FY 3.10 3.15     3.19    
SR 3.26 3.22     3.24    
1=definitely no, 2=probably no, 3=probably yes, 4=definitely yes
12.   If you could start over again, would you go to the same institution you are now attending? SAMECOLL FY 3.27 3.13     3.17    
SR 3.13 3.13     3.13