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   Common Data Set | Factbook | CASPER | WASC Phase I & Phase II | SNAPS | Housing Survey | NSSE
 
Common Data Set
A collaborative effort among data providers in the higher education community and various information publishers to improve the quality and accuracy of information provided regarding student transitions into higher education.
University Factbook
Summaries and reports on enrollment by headcount and FTE and student demographics at the University, college, and program levels. Numbers of degrees conferred are also included. 
The Graduating Student Survey
The Graduating Student Survey is a web-based survey instrument which is distributed annually to all graduating students (both undergraduate and graduate) during the spring semester.  This survey asks graduating students to assess their college experiences and progress; rate their satisfaction with the aspects/services of the University, and to relate their opinions regarding university policies.  The subsequent reporting of survey findings provides valuable feedback to the administration, faculty and staff of the University.
Spring 2007
National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)
Assesses the extent to which students are engaged in empirically derived good educational practices and what they gain from their college experience (what they are putting into and getting out of their college experience).
Faculty Survey *
Assesses faculty opinions of their disciplines at Sac State. Used for program self-study and as additional indicators of program quality. Assesses faculty perceptions of teaching, scholarly excellence, curriculum, resources, department procedures and the learning environment.
WASC Accreditation
The California State University, Sacramento self-study and reports associated with the WASC Re-accreditation process:
 
Current WASC Re-accreditation
 
1996-97 WASC Phase I
 
1996-97 WASC Phase II
SNAPS
Reports on the Student Needs and Priorities Survey. SNAPS assesses the concerns, opinions, satisfaction, and needs of students related to quality of instruction, access to programs and services, campus climate, and perceived barriers to attainment of educational goals.
CASPER Survey Results
A student survey conducted each semester at the time of registration for classes. Each student is asked to answer two questions prior to completing the registration phone call or web session. The CASPER survey reports in this section go back to the fall 1995 semester.
Housing Survey
A Web-based survey distributed to Sac State employees with the intent to assess from the employee's viewpoint what the greatest challenges are regarding housing and what types of assistance programs would be most beneficial. 
Spring 2001
   

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