IPEDS: 216010 Note: The Major Field Report was formatted for printing. When viewing on screen in Excel, some content may appear truncated or oddly formatted. This is normal. Increasing the zoom level or viewing the report in Print Preview will improve on-screen display. The Major Field Report group 'Bio, Agric, & Nat Res' includes the following majors: Biology (general); Agriculture; Biochemistry or biophysics; Biomedical science; Botany; Cell and molecular biology; Environmental science/studies; Marine science; Microbiology or bacteriology; Natural resources and conservation; Natural science; Neuroscience; Physiology and developmental biology; Zoology; Other agriculture and natural resources; Other biological sciences. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania NSSE 2016 Major Field Report, Part II Comparisons to Other Institutions Bio, Agric, & Nat Res Comparing your students majoring in the fields shown below to those in the same fields at your comparison group institutions
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IPEDS: 216010
Note: The Major Field Report was formatted for printing. When viewing on screen in Excel, some content may appear truncated or oddly formatted. This is normal. Increasing the zoom level or viewing the report in Print Preview will improve on-screen display.
The Major Field Report group 'Bio, Agric, & Nat Res' includes the following majors: Biology (general); Agriculture; Biochemistry or biophysics; Biomedical science; Botany; Cell and molecular biology; Environmental science/studies; Marine science; Microbiology or bacteriology; Natural resources and conservation; Natural science; Neuroscience; Physiology and developmental biology; Zoology; Other agriculture and natural resources; Other biological sciences.
Shippensburg University of PennsylvaniaNSSE 2016 Major Field Report, Part II
Comparisons to Other InstitutionsBio, Agric, & Nat Res
Comparing your students majoring in the fields shown below to those in the same fields at your comparison group institutions
NSSE 2016 MAJOR FIELD REPORT, PART II • 2
About Your Major Field Report, Part II
Related-Major Groups
Sample
Class
Technical Requirements
Report Sections
Respondent Profile (pp. 45-51) Response frequencies for all demographic questions for your institution and your three core comparison groups.
Frequencies and Statistical Comparisons (pp. 9-44)
Response frequencies and statistical comparisons (including tests of significance and effect sizes) for all survey items except the demographics for your institution and your three core comparison groups.
NSSE 2016 Major Field Report, Part IIAbout This Report
High-Impact Practices (p. 8) Results on student participation in six High-Impact Practices (HIPs). See your High-Impact Practices report for more details.
Self-reported majors (first major given if two were reported) were identified from the survey. Your institution had the option to customize how these were grouped, using up to ten related-major groups. Institutions choosing not to customize their related-major groups receive NSSE's ten default groups. The majors used in this report are listed on the cover page of this report.
NSSE results included in MFR, Part II ● Engagement Indicators ● High-Impact Practices ● Frequencies and Statistical Comparisons ● Respondent Profile
Related-major groups with fewer than 20 respondents in a given class are not reported (columns are blank). Comparison groups must also contain at least 20 respondents in the major category, or they remain blank. Although 20 is a minimum requirement, keep in mind that any statistical result requires a sufficient number of respondents per group to produce a reliable estimate. Due to the disaggregation of results by student-reported major, the Major Field Report results are unweighted.
NSSE data serve to identify institutional strengths and weaknesses in reference to selected comparison institutions, yet institution-level comparisons may not capture important variation in student engagement that can be found within key subpopulations such as major. This report displays selected results for students at your institution and at your selected comparison institutions in the major category: Bio, Agric, & Nat Res.
This report is based on information from all randomly selected or census-administered students in the indicated group of majors for both your institution and your comparison institutions. Targeted and locally administered oversamples and other non-randomly selected students are not included.
Results are presented separately by institution-reported class level. Keep in mind that majors are student-reported. First-year students may report intended majors that have not yet been declared. Also, much of the first-year experience may take place outside of the major field. For these reasons, first-year results should be interpreted with caution.
Engagement Indicators (pp. 3-7) Results on NSSE's ten Engagement Indicators (EIs) organized into four themes. See your Engagement Indicators report for more details.
NSSE 2016 MAJOR FIELD REPORT, PART II • 3
Engagement Indicators: Overview
Use the following key:
▲ Your students’ average was significantly higher (p<.05) with an effect size at least .3 in magnitude.
△ Your students’ average was significantly higher (p<.05) with an effect size less than .3 in magnitude.
-- No significant difference.
▽ Your students’ average was significantly lower (p<.05) with an effect size less than .3 in magnitude.
▼ Your students’ average was significantly lower (p<.05) with an effect size at least .3 in magnitude.
Theme Engagement Indicator
Higher-Order Learning
Reflective & Integrative Learning
Learning Strategies
Quantitative Reasoning
Collaborative Learning
Discussions with Diverse Others
Student-Faculty Interaction
Effective Teaching Practices
Quality of Interactions
Supportive Environment
NSSE 2016 Major Field Report, Part II: Comparisons to Other InstitutionsOverview of Engagement Indicators: Bio, Agric, & Nat Res
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Engagement Indicators are summary measures based on sets of NSSE questions examining key dimensions of student engagement. The ten indicators are organized within four themes: Academic Challenge, Learning with Peers, Experiences with Faculty, and Campus Environment. The tables below compare average scoresa for your students in this related-major category with students in your comparison groups within the same category.
First-Year Students in Bio, Agric, & Nat Res Seniors in Bio, Agric, & Nat Res
NSSE 2015 & 2016
Your first-year students compared with
Your first-year students compared with
Your first-year students compared with
Your seniors compared with
Your seniors compared with
Your seniors compared with
PASSHE Carnegie Class NSSE 2015 & 2016 PASSHE Carnegie Class
Academic Challenge
-- -- --
▼ ▼ ▼-- -- --
-- -- --
Learning with Peers
▲ -- ---- -- --
Experiences with Faculty
-- -- ---- ▼ --
Campus Environment
-- -- ---- -- --
NSSE 2016 MAJOR FIELD REPORT, PART II • 4
First-year studentsa inBio, Agric, & Nat Res
Mean SD b SEM c 5th 25th 50th 75th 95th Deg. of freedom eMean
Participated in at least one 63 46 .32 59 .07 60 .06Participated in two or more 17 9 .23 13 .11 14 .09
Seniors in Bio, Agric, & Nat Res11c. Learning community12. Service-learning
11e. Research with faculty11a. Internship or field exp.11d. Study abroad11f. Culminating senior exp.
Participated in at least oneParticipated in two or more
NSSE 2015 & 2016PASSHE Carnegie Class
Effect size j Effect size jEffect size j% i% i
SHIP
The table below compares the percentageh of your students who participated in a High-Impact Practice, including the percentage who participated overall (at least one, two or more), with those at institutions in your comparison groups.
NSSE 2016 Major Field Report, Part II: Comparisons to Other InstitutionsHigh-Impact Practices: Bio, Agric, & Nat Res
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
The figures below display the percentageh of students who participated in High-Impact Practices. Both figures include participation in a learning community, service-learning, and research with faculty. The Senior figure also includes participation in an internship or field experience, study abroad, and culminating senior experience. The first segment in each bar shows the percentage of students who participated in at least two HIPs, and the full bar (both colors) represents the percentage who participated in at least one.
% i
14%
13%
9%
17%
46%
46%
37%
46%
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
NSSE 2015 & 2016
Carnegie Class
PASSHE
SHIP
Participated in two or more HIPs Participated in one HIP0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
NSSE 2015 & 2016
Carnegie Class
PASSHE
SHIP
Participated in two or more HIPs Participated in one HIP
NSSE 2016 MAJOR FIELD REPORT, PART II • 7
First-Year Studentsa in
SHIPItem wording or description
Variable name l Values m Response options Count % Count % Count % Count % Mean
Effect size n
Effect size n
Effect size n
1. During the current school year, about how often have you done the following?a. 1 Never 3 13 6 2 119 3 540 3
2 Sometimes 8 33 121 41 1,392 33 6,224 34
3 Often 7 29 97 33 1,516 36 6,514 36 2.7 2.8 -.14 2.9 -.26 2.9 -.254 Very often 6 25 69 24 1,155 28 5,011 27
Total 24 100 293 100 4,182 100 18,289 100
b. 1 Never 9 39 51 17 602 14 2,864 16
2 Sometimes 2 9 103 35 1,400 34 6,312 35
3 Often 7 30 91 31 1,323 32 5,534 30 2.3 2.5 -.13 2.6 -.24 2.5 -.194 Very often 5 22 50 17 849 20 3,506 19
3 Often 3 13 40 14 583 14 2,492 14 1.6 1.8 -.21 1.8 -.22 1.8 -.254 Very often 0 0 22 8 279 7 1,307 7
Total 24 100 293 100 4,159 100 18,172 100
Talked about career plans with a faculty member
SFcareer
Examined the strengths and weaknesses of your own views on a topic or issue
RIownview
Tried to better understand someone else's views by imagining how an issue looks from his or her perspective
RIperspect
Learned something that changed the way you understand an issue or concept
RInewview
Connected ideas from your courses to your prior experiences and knowledge
RIconnect
Worked with a faculty member on activities other than coursework (committees, student groups, etc.)
SFotherwork
NSSE 2016 MAJOR FIELD REPORT, PART II • 10
First-Year Studentsa in
SHIPItem wording or description
Variable name l Values m Response options Count % Count % Count % Count % Mean
Effect size n
Effect size n
Effect size n
NSSE 2016 Major Field Report, Part II: Comparisons to Other Institutions
Shippensburg University of PennsylvaniaFrequencies and Statistical Comparisons: Bio, Agric, & Nat Res
Bio, Agric, & Nat ResSHIP PASSHE
Your first-year students compared with
Carnegie ClassNSSE 2015 &
2016 PASSHE Carnegie Class NSSE 2015 & 2016
Frequency Distributions Statistical Comparisonsk
Mean Mean Meanc. 1 Never 11 46 87 30 1,188 29 5,098 28
2 Sometimes 7 29 127 43 1,772 43 7,992 44
3 Often 4 17 46 16 840 20 3,512 19 1.9 2.1 -.22 2.1 -.24 2.1 -.234 Very often 2 8 32 11 363 9 1,573 9
Total 24 100 292 100 4,163 100 18,175 100
d. 1 Never 7 29 70 24 875 21 4,090 23
2 Sometimes 12 50 119 41 1,930 46 8,522 47
3 Often 5 21 80 27 925 22 3,794 21 1.9 2.2 -.32 2.2 -.34 2.2 -.294 Very often 0 0 24 8 431 10 1,753 10
Total 24 100 293 100 4,161 100 18,159 100
4. During the current school year, how much has your coursework emphasized the following?a. 1 Very little 2 8 6 2 95 2 412 2
2 Some 3 13 24 8 737 18 3,403 19
3 Quite a bit 7 29 134 45 1,841 44 8,025 44 3.2 3.3 -.16 3.1 .09 3.1 .114 Very much 12 50 131 44 1,499 36 6,391 35
Total 24 100 295 100 4,172 100 18,231 100
b. 1 Very little 2 8 6 2 116 3 456 3
2 Some 5 21 53 18 752 18 3,296 18
3 Quite a bit 9 38 134 45 1,851 44 7,989 44 3.0 3.1 -.21 3.1 -.19 3.1 -.214 Very much 8 33 102 35 1,442 35 6,441 35
Total 24 100 295 100 4,161 100 18,182 100
c. 1 Very little 2 8 9 3 118 3 529 3
2 Some 4 17 57 20 890 21 3,802 21
3 Quite a bit 10 42 130 45 1,759 42 7,705 42 3.0 3.1 -.08 3.1 -.08 3.1 -.084 Very much 8 33 95 33 1,393 33 6,102 34
Total 24 100 291 100 4,160 100 18,138 100
d. 1 Very little 1 4 25 9 177 4 750 4
2 Some 4 17 70 24 1,010 24 4,512 25
3 Quite a bit 12 50 118 40 1,758 42 7,773 43 3.0 2.9 .20 3.0 .09 3.0 .114 Very much 7 29 80 27 1,210 29 5,118 28
Total 24 100 293 100 4,155 100 18,153 100
Discussed course topics, ideas, or concepts with a faculty member outside of class
SFdiscuss
Discussed your academic performance with a faculty member
SFperform
Applying facts, theories, or methods to practical problems or new situations
HOapply
Analyzing an idea, experience, or line of reasoning in depth by examining its parts
HOanalyze
Memorizing course material
memorize
Evaluating a point of view, decision, or information source
HOevaluate
NSSE 2016 MAJOR FIELD REPORT, PART II • 11
First-Year Studentsa in
SHIPItem wording or description
Variable name l Values m Response options Count % Count % Count % Count % Mean
Effect size n
Effect size n
Effect size n
NSSE 2016 Major Field Report, Part II: Comparisons to Other Institutions
Shippensburg University of PennsylvaniaFrequencies and Statistical Comparisons: Bio, Agric, & Nat Res
Bio, Agric, & Nat ResSHIP PASSHE
Your first-year students compared with
Carnegie ClassNSSE 2015 &
2016 PASSHE Carnegie Class NSSE 2015 & 2016
Frequency Distributions Statistical Comparisonsk
Mean Mean Meane. 1 Very little 1 4 19 7 170 4 783 4
2 Some 8 33 70 24 1,007 24 4,487 25
3 Quite a bit 10 42 124 43 1,762 42 7,771 43 2.8 2.9 -.12 3.0 -.21 2.9 -.194 Very much 5 21 78 27 1,212 29 5,085 28
Total 24 100 291 100 4,151 100 18,126 100
5. During the current school year, to what extent have your instructors done the following?a. 1 Very little 3 13 7 2 70 2 332 2
2 Some 7 29 55 19 703 17 3,185 17
3 Quite a bit 7 29 140 47 1,942 46 8,531 47 2.8 3.1 -.42 3.1 -.53 3.1 -.504 Very much 7 29 93 32 1,469 35 6,222 34
Total 24 100 295 100 4,184 100 18,270 100
b. 1 Very little 2 8 7 2 107 3 484 3
2 Some 8 33 67 23 777 19 3,410 19
3 Quite a bit 7 29 130 44 1,898 45 8,464 46 2.8 3.0 -.30 3.1 -.39 3.1 -.374 Very much 7 29 91 31 1,392 33 5,878 32
Total 24 100 295 100 4,174 100 18,236 100
c. 1 Very little 3 13 9 3 101 2 457 3
2 Some 6 25 67 23 763 18 3,296 18
3 Quite a bit 7 29 107 36 1,693 41 7,620 42 2.8 3.1 -.29 3.2 -.40 3.1 -.394 Very much 8 33 111 38 1,608 39 6,831 38
Total 24 100 294 100 4,165 100 18,204 100
d. 1 Very little 5 21 27 9 266 6 1,375 8
2 Some 8 33 78 27 1,112 27 5,230 29
3 Quite a bit 6 25 128 44 1,555 37 6,645 36 2.5 2.8 -.33 2.9 * -.49 2.8 * -.414 Very much 5 21 60 20 1,235 30 4,961 27 ▼ ▼
Total 24 100 293 100 4,168 100 18,211 100
e. 1 Very little 4 17 38 13 290 7 1,500 8
2 Some 10 42 97 33 1,232 30 5,658 31
3 Quite a bit 6 25 95 32 1,545 37 6,755 37 2.4 2.6 -.22 2.8 * -.46 2.8 -.384 Very much 4 17 63 22 1,088 26 4,265 23 ▼
Total 24 100 293 100 4,155 100 18,178 100
Forming a new idea or understanding from various pieces of information
HOform
Clearly explained course goals and requirements
ETgoals
Taught course sessions in an organized way
ETorganize
Used examples or illustrations to explain difficult points
ETexample
Provided feedback on a draft or work in progress
ETdraftfb
Provided prompt and detailed feedback on tests or completed assignments
ETfeedback
NSSE 2016 MAJOR FIELD REPORT, PART II • 12
First-Year Studentsa in
SHIPItem wording or description
Variable name l Values m Response options Count % Count % Count % Count % Mean
Effect size n
Effect size n
Effect size n
NSSE 2016 Major Field Report, Part II: Comparisons to Other Institutions
Shippensburg University of PennsylvaniaFrequencies and Statistical Comparisons: Bio, Agric, & Nat Res
Bio, Agric, & Nat ResSHIP PASSHE
Your first-year students compared with
Carnegie ClassNSSE 2015 &
2016 PASSHE Carnegie Class NSSE 2015 & 2016
Frequency Distributions Statistical Comparisonsk
Mean Mean Mean
6. During the current school year, about how often have you done the following?a. 1 Never 1 4 26 9 292 7 1,182 6
2 Sometimes 9 38 87 29 1,283 31 5,559 303 Often 10 42 108 37 1,666 40 7,416 41 2.7 2.8 -.08 2.8 -.08 2.8 -.104 Very often 4 17 74 25 944 23 4,112 23
Total 24 100 295 100 4,185 100 18,269 100b. 1 Never 5 21 70 24 789 19 3,364 18
2 Sometimes 8 33 110 37 1,640 39 7,123 39
3 Often 6 25 79 27 1,187 28 5,217 29 2.5 2.3 .19 2.4 .10 2.4 .084 Very often 5 21 36 12 567 14 2,536 14
Total 24 100 295 100 4,183 100 18,240 100
c. 1 Never 2 8 66 22 669 16 2,666 152 Sometimes 13 54 113 38 1,698 41 7,452 413 Often 6 25 81 27 1,248 30 5,645 31 2.4 2.3 .14 2.4 .02 2.4 -.024 Very often 3 13 35 12 542 13 2,439 13
Total 24 100 295 100 4,157 100 18,202 100
7. During the current school year, about how many papers, reports, or other writing tasks of the following length have you been assigned? (Include those not yet completed.)a. 0 None 1 4 15 5 151 4 718 4
11. Which of the following have you done or do you plan to do before you graduate?o
a. Have not decided 4 17 19 6 351 8 1,422 8
Do not plan to do 1 4 9 3 108 3 448 2
Plan to do 19 79 246 83 3,401 81 14,748 81 0% 7% -.54 8% -.57 9% -.61Done or in progress 0 0 21 7 328 8 1,662 9
Total 24 100 295 100 4,188 100 18,280 100
Participate in an internship, co-op, field experience, student teaching, or clinical placement
intern
(Means indicate the percentage who responded
"Done or in progress.")
Identified key information from reading assignments
LSreading
Reviewed your notes after class
LSnotes
Summarized what you learned in class or from course materials
LSsummary
challenge
NSSE 2016 MAJOR FIELD REPORT, PART II • 15
First-Year Studentsa in
SHIPItem wording or description
Variable name l Values m Response options Count % Count % Count % Count % Mean
Effect size n
Effect size n
Effect size n
NSSE 2016 Major Field Report, Part II: Comparisons to Other Institutions
Shippensburg University of PennsylvaniaFrequencies and Statistical Comparisons: Bio, Agric, & Nat Res
Bio, Agric, & Nat ResSHIP PASSHE
Your first-year students compared with
Carnegie ClassNSSE 2015 &
2016 PASSHE Carnegie Class NSSE 2015 & 2016
Frequency Distributions Statistical Comparisonsk
Mean Mean Meanb. Have not decided 3 13 82 28 1,150 28 4,617 25
Do not plan to do 10 42 51 17 867 21 3,391 19
Plan to do 8 33 135 46 1,712 41 7,918 43 13% 9% .11 11% .05 13% .00Done or in progress 3 13 27 9 449 11 2,302 13
Total 24 100 295 100 4,178 100 18,228 100
c. Have not decided 4 17 92 31 1,402 34 5,504 30
Do not plan to do 11 46 80 27 947 23 4,514 25
Plan to do 1 4 80 27 1,177 28 5,128 28 33% 14% * .46 16% * .42 17% * .39Done or in progress 8 33 41 14 648 16 3,064 17 ▲ ▲ ▲Total 24 100 293 100 4,174 100 18,210 100
d. Have not decided 5 21 86 29 1,175 28 4,769 26
Do not plan to do 9 38 68 23 948 23 3,835 21
Plan to do 9 38 129 44 1,926 46 8,991 49 4% 3% .04 3% .06 3% .04Done or in progress 1 4 10 3 127 3 620 3
Total 24 100 293 100 4,176 100 18,215 100
e. Have not decided 5 22 80 27 1,184 29 4,759 26
Do not plan to do 6 26 38 13 470 11 1,824 10
Plan to do 11 48 156 53 2,206 53 10,085 56 4% 6% -.09 7% -.11 8% -.16Done or in progress 1 4 19 6 290 7 1,503 8
Total 23 100 293 100 4,150 100 18,171 100
f. Have not decided 8 33 91 31 1,222 29 4,965 27
Do not plan to do 1 4 19 7 275 7 1,255 7
Plan to do 15 63 174 60 2,571 62 11,538 64 0% 2% -.31 2% -.30 2% -.30Done or in progress 0 0 7 2 96 2 409 2
Total 24 100 291 100 4,164 100 18,167 100
12. About how many of your courses at this institution have included a community-based project (service-learning)?1 None 13 54 187 64 2,021 49 8,991 502 Some 9 38 86 29 1,832 44 7,871 433 Most 1 4 18 6 268 6 1,100 6 1.6 1.4 .22 1.6 -.03 1.6 .004 All 1 4 2 1 46 1 191 1
Total 24 100 293 100 4,167 100 18,153 100
abroad
(Means indicate the percentage who responded
"Done or in progress.")
Work with a faculty member on a research project
research
(Means indicate the percentage who responded
"Done or in progress.")
Complete a culminating senior experience (capstone course, senior project or thesis, comprehensive exam, portfolio, etc.)
Hold a formal leadership role in a student organization or group
leader
(Means indicate the percentage who responded
"Done or in progress.")
Participate in a learning community or some other formal program where groups of students take two or more classes together
learncom
(Means indicate the percentage who responded
"Done or in progress.")
Participate in a study abroad program
servcourse
capstone
(Means indicate the percentage who responded
"Done or in progress.")
NSSE 2016 MAJOR FIELD REPORT, PART II • 16
First-Year Studentsa in
SHIPItem wording or description
Variable name l Values m Response options Count % Count % Count % Count % Mean
Effect size n
Effect size n
Effect size n
NSSE 2016 Major Field Report, Part II: Comparisons to Other Institutions
Shippensburg University of PennsylvaniaFrequencies and Statistical Comparisons: Bio, Agric, & Nat Res
Bio, Agric, & Nat ResSHIP PASSHE
Your first-year students compared with
Carnegie ClassNSSE 2015 &
2016 PASSHE Carnegie Class NSSE 2015 & 2016
Frequency Distributions Statistical Comparisonsk
Mean Mean Mean
13. Indicate the quality of your interactions with the following people at your institution.a. 1 Poor 1 4 4 1 64 2 247 1
7.5 6.0 .27 7.0 .09 7.4 .01(Continuous variable created by NSSE. Calculated as a proportion of tmprephrs based on reading, where Very little=.10; Some=.25;
About half=.50; Most=.75; Almost all=.90)
tmcarehrs
(Recoded version of tmcare created by NSSE. Values
are estimated number of hours
per week.)
Commuting to campus (driving, walking, etc.)
tmcommutehrs
(Recoded version of tmcommute
created by NSSE. Values are
estimated number of hours per
week.)
reading
(Revised for 2014. Comparison data
are limited to NSSE 2014
participating institutions.)
Providing care for dependents (children, parents, etc.)
NSSE 2016 MAJOR FIELD REPORT, PART II • 22
First-Year Studentsa in
SHIPItem wording or description
Variable name l Values m Response options Count % Count % Count % Count % Mean
Effect size n
Effect size n
Effect size n
NSSE 2016 Major Field Report, Part II: Comparisons to Other Institutions
Shippensburg University of PennsylvaniaFrequencies and Statistical Comparisons: Bio, Agric, & Nat Res
Bio, Agric, & Nat ResSHIP PASSHE
Your first-year students compared with
Carnegie ClassNSSE 2015 &
2016 PASSHE Carnegie Class NSSE 2015 & 2016
Frequency Distributions Statistical Comparisonsk
Mean Mean Mean
1 0 hrs 0 0 2 1 9 0 54 0
2More than zero, up to 5 hrs 11 46 158 54 2,005 48 8,202 45
3More than 5, up to 10 hrs 7 29 85 29 1,207 29 5,417 30
4More than 10, up to 15 hrs 4 17 29 10 467 11 2,187 12
5More than 15, up to 20 hrs 0 0 7 2 235 6 1,116 6
6More than 20, up to 25 hrs 2 8 10 3 163 4 786 4
7 More than 25 hrs 0 0 2 1 51 1 293 2
Total 24 100 293 100 4,137 100 18,055 100
17. How much has your experience at this institution contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following areas?a. 1 Very little 4 17 20 7 312 7 1,495 8
2 Some 6 25 80 27 1,087 26 4,954 27
3 Quite a bit 5 21 128 43 1,716 41 7,393 41 2.8 2.8 -.04 2.8 -.06 2.8 -.014 Very much 9 38 68 23 1,066 25 4,372 24
Total 24 100 296 100 4,181 100 18,214 100
b. 1 Very little 3 13 43 15 487 12 2,351 13
2 Some 6 25 93 32 1,333 32 5,875 32
3 Quite a bit 9 38 99 34 1,441 35 6,405 35 2.8 2.6 .16 2.7 .09 2.6 .154 Very much 6 25 60 20 904 22 3,537 19
Total 24 100 295 100 4,165 100 18,168 100
c. 1 Very little 2 8 9 3 125 3 568 3
2 Some 5 21 59 20 763 18 3,201 18
3 Quite a bit 9 38 126 43 1,768 42 7,819 43 3.0 3.1 -.15 3.1 -.20 3.1 -.214 Very much 8 33 102 34 1,510 36 6,588 36
Total 24 100 296 100 4,166 100 18,176 100
d. 1 Very little 3 13 25 8 354 8 1,472 8
2 Some 6 25 76 26 1,185 28 5,098 28
3 Quite a bit 8 33 118 40 1,577 38 7,017 39 2.8 2.8 -.05 2.8 -.01 2.8 -.024 Very much 7 29 77 26 1,051 25 4,595 25
Total 24 100 296 100 4,167 100 18,182 100
pgspeak
Thinking critically and analytically
pgthink
Analyzing numerical and statistical information
pganalyze
tmreadinghrscol
(Collapsed version of tmreadinghrs
created by NSSE.)
Speaking clearly and effectively
Writing clearly and effectively
pgwrite
NSSE 2016 MAJOR FIELD REPORT, PART II • 23
First-Year Studentsa in
SHIPItem wording or description
Variable name l Values m Response options Count % Count % Count % Count % Mean
Effect size n
Effect size n
Effect size n
NSSE 2016 Major Field Report, Part II: Comparisons to Other Institutions
Shippensburg University of PennsylvaniaFrequencies and Statistical Comparisons: Bio, Agric, & Nat Res
Bio, Agric, & Nat ResSHIP PASSHE
Your first-year students compared with
Carnegie ClassNSSE 2015 &
2016 PASSHE Carnegie Class NSSE 2015 & 2016
Frequency Distributions Statistical Comparisonsk
Mean Mean Meane. 1 Very little 5 21 61 21 698 17 2,910 16
2 Some 10 42 99 33 1,485 36 6,282 35
3 Quite a bit 4 17 78 26 1,258 30 5,667 31 2.4 2.4 -.07 2.5 -.11 2.5 -.154 Very much 5 21 58 20 722 17 3,305 18
Total 24 100 296 100 4,163 100 18,164 100
f. 1 Very little 3 13 29 10 284 7 1,253 7
2 Some 5 22 83 28 1,164 28 5,058 28
3 Quite a bit 8 35 105 35 1,647 40 7,245 40 2.8 2.8 .04 2.8 -.02 2.8 -.014 Very much 7 30 79 27 1,068 26 4,629 25
Total 23 100 296 100 4,163 100 18,185 100
g. 1 Very little 5 21 48 16 549 13 2,320 13
2 Some 7 29 102 34 1,197 29 5,262 29
3 Quite a bit 4 17 87 29 1,456 35 6,345 35 2.6 2.5 .09 2.7 -.06 2.7 -.074 Very much 8 33 59 20 975 23 4,249 23
Total 24 100 296 100 4,177 100 18,176 100
h. 1 Very little 3 13 67 23 519 12 2,099 12
2 Some 9 38 86 29 1,206 29 5,290 29
3 Quite a bit 5 21 78 26 1,373 33 6,198 34 2.7 2.5 .18 2.7 -.05 2.7 -.074 Very much 7 29 65 22 1,070 26 4,597 25
Total 24 100 296 100 4,168 100 18,184 100
i. 1 Very little 4 17 48 16 549 13 2,280 13
2 Some 10 42 117 40 1,430 34 6,147 34
3 Quite a bit 3 13 73 25 1,395 34 6,187 34 2.5 2.5 .07 2.6 -.04 2.6 -.074 Very much 7 29 57 19 790 19 3,570 20
Total 24 100 295 100 4,164 100 18,184 100
j. 1 Very little 7 29 65 22 590 14 2,526 14
2 Some 8 33 107 36 1,379 33 5,890 32
3 Quite a bit 3 13 81 28 1,365 33 6,014 33 2.3 2.3 .00 2.6 -.26 2.6 -.284 Very much 6 25 41 14 820 20 3,700 20
Total 24 100 294 100 4,154 100 18,130 100
pgcitizen
Acquiring job- or work-related knowledge and skills
pgwork
Working effectively with others
pgothers
Developing or clarifying a personal code of values and ethics
pgvalues
Understanding people of other backgrounds (economic, racial/ethnic, political, religious, nationality, etc.)
pgdiverse
Solving complex real-world problems
Being an informed and active citizen
pgprobsolve
NSSE 2016 MAJOR FIELD REPORT, PART II • 24
First-Year Studentsa in
SHIPItem wording or description
Variable name l Values m Response options Count % Count % Count % Count % Mean
Effect size n
Effect size n
Effect size n
NSSE 2016 Major Field Report, Part II: Comparisons to Other Institutions
Shippensburg University of PennsylvaniaFrequencies and Statistical Comparisons: Bio, Agric, & Nat Res
Bio, Agric, & Nat ResSHIP PASSHE
Your first-year students compared with
Carnegie ClassNSSE 2015 &
2016 PASSHE Carnegie Class NSSE 2015 & 2016
Frequency Distributions Statistical Comparisonsk
Mean Mean Mean
18. How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this institution?1 Poor 1 4 6 2 69 2 301 2
26. attend_voc Vocational or technical school 1 4 9 3 113 3 375 2attend_com Community or junior college 0 0 18 6 279 7 1,312 7attend_col 4-year college or university
Since graduating from high school, which of the following types of schools have you attended other than the one you are now attending? (Select all that apply.)
What is the highest level of education you ever expect to complete?
edaspire
What have most of your grades been up to now at this institution?
grades
Did you begin college at this institution or elsewhere?
NSSE 2016 Major Field Report, Part II: Comparisons to Other InstitutionsRespondent Profile: Bio, Agric, & Nat Res
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
PASSHE Carnegie ClassNSSE 2015 &
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28. Did not finish high school 0 0 7 2 269 6 837 5High school diploma or G.E.D. 5 21 57 19 728 18 2,639 15Attended college, but did not complete degree
International student country of citizenship, collapsed into regions by NSSE. Responses to country are in the data file. U.S. (domestic) students did not receive this question.
countrycol
(Recoded from country.)
parentedWhat is the highest level of education completed by either of your parents (or those who raised you)?
What is your gender identity?
genderid
Enter your year of birth (e.g., 1994):
agecat
(Recoded from the information entered in birthyear)
First-generation status (No parent holds a bachelor's degree)
Institution-reportedfirst-time first-year (FTFY) status
IRftfy
Institution-reported enrollment status
IRenrollment
Institution-reported sex IRsex
Institution-reported race or ethnicity
IRrace
Institution-reported class level
IRclass
Institution-reported information (Variables provided by your institution in your NSSE population file.)
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Endnotesa.
b. Standard deviation is a measure of the amount the individual scores deviate from the mean of all the scores in the distribution.
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Key to symbols:
▲ Your students’ average was significantly higher (p < .05) with an effect size at least .3 in magnitude.
△ Your students’ average was significantly higher (p < .05) with an effect size less than .3 in magnitude.
▽ Your students’ average was significantly lower (p < .05) with an effect size less than .3 in magnitude.
▼ Your students’ average was significantly lower (p < .05) with an effect size at least .3 in magnitude.
Reference: Rocconi, L., & Gonyea, R. M. (2015). Contextualizing student engagement effect sizes: An empirical analysis. Paper presented at the Association for Institutional Research Annual Forum, Denver, CO.
These are the values used to calculate means. For the majority of items, these values match the codes in the data file and codebook. For items estimating number of papers and hours per week, the values represent actual units using the midpoints of response option ranges and an estimate for unbounded options.
Effect size for independent t -tests uses Cohen's d; z -tests use Cohen's h.
All results are unweighted.
Means calculated from ordered response options (e.g., Very Often, Often, Sometimes, Never) assume equal intervals and should be interpreted with caution. Unless otherwise noted, statistical comparisons are two-tailed independent t-tests. Exceptions are the dichotomous high-impact practice items (11a to 11f) which are compared using a z-test.
Items that make up the Engagement Indicators include the following two-letter prefixes: CL = Collaborative Learning, DD = Discussions with Diverse Others, ET = Effective Teaching Practices, HO = Higher-Order Learning, LS = Learning Strategies, QI = Quality of Interactions, QR = Quantitative Reasoning, RI = Reflective and Integrative Learning, SE = Supportive Environment, and SF = Student-Faculty Interaction.
Percentage of students who responded "Done or in progress" except for service-learning which is the percentage who responded that at least "Some" courses included a community-based project.
Cohen's h: The standardized difference between two proportions. Effect size indicates the practical importance of an observed difference. NSSE research has found that interpretations vary by HIP: For service-learning, internships, study abroad, and culminating senior experiences, an effect size of about .2 may be considered small, .5 medium, and .8 large. For learning community and research with faculty, an effect size of about .1 may be considered small, .3 medium, and .5 large (Rocconi & Gonyea, 2015).
Standard error of the mean, used to compute a confidence interval (CI) around the sample mean. For example, the 95% CI is the range of values that is 95% likely to contain the true population mean, equal to the sample mean +/- 1.96 * SEM.
A percentile is the point in the distribution of student-level EI scores at or below which a given percentage of EI scores fall.
Degrees of freedom used to compute the t -tests. Values differ from Ns due to whether equal variances were assumed.
Statistical significance represents the probability that the difference between the mean of your institution and that of the comparison group occurred by chance: *p < .05, **p < .01, ***p < .001 (2-tailed).
Cohen's d: The mean difference divided by the pooled standard deviation. Effect size indicates the practical importance of an observed difference. For EI comparisons, NSSE research has concluded that an effect size of about .1 may be considered small, .3 medium, and .5 large (Rocconi & Gonyea, 2015). Comparisons with an effect size of at least .3 in magnitude (before rounding) are highlighted in the Overview.
Statistical comparison uses z -test to compare the percentage who responded "Done or in progress."
Note: It is important to interpret the direction of differences relative to item wording and your institutional context.
NSSE 2016 Major Field Report, Part II: Comparisons to Other InstitutionsEndnotes: Bio, Agric, & Nat Res