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CCSSE 2003
Community College Survey of Student
Engagement
In Spring 2002, Moraine Valley participated in the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, a new national survey that focuses on teaching, learning, and retention in community colleges. After the results were shared with faculty at the January 2003 In-service, Dr. Mary Kay Kickels,
then, Vice President for Academic Affairs, asked departments to reflect upon the results and share thoughts as to the impact of the information on teaching and learning at Moraine Valley.
In September 2003, Dr. Kickels encouraged faculty to expand upon the ideas generated in January. Specifically, she asked departments to select critical issues in the
CCSSE report that faculty believe are closely aligned with their curriculum and expectations for student learning, and develop strategies for addressing those issues to support improved student learning during the
fall 2004 semester. It is anticipated that the college will be involved in a second administration of the
survey in 2005.
| Listed below is a summary of the
critical issues from the survey selected by departments. A complete listing of the issues and strategies by department is available from the
Office of Academic Assessment. |
| Encourage Better Student Preparation and Achievement
Students are unprepared for class; not completing readings or assignments.
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Behavioral Sciences, Biological Sciences,
Health Science, IMS/Business, Physical Science
Increase the difficulty level of final exams, challenging students to do their best work.
Work with outside of class to prepare group presentations.
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Increase the Use of Technology
Classes should incorporate technology and the Internet to enhance the learning environment.
Use an electronic medium (listserv, chat group, Internet, etc.) to discuss or complete an
assignment.
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Improve Communication and Interaction
Improve communication as a staff and develop better communication at all levels with the students in our classrooms and throughout the campus.
Talk about career plans with an instructor or advisor.
Improve interaction among our students during class, and between instructors and students outside of class, to build richer connections within our learning college.
Work with other students on a group project in class to enhance student interaction and conversation with peers.
Strengthen
communication among students, faculty, and the Center for Disability
Services during the advising process to create improved conditions for
student success in class.
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Strengthen the Understanding of Information and Application of Learning
Synthesize and organize ideas, information, and experiences in new ways.
Apply theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations.
Make judgments about the value or soundness of information, arguments, or methods.
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| Promote
Appreciation for Diversity
Create and encourage opportunities for students have serious conversations with students of different race or ethnicity, in terms of their religious beliefs, political opinions, or personal
value.
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