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:
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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