I. OBJECTIVES, OUTCOMES and ASSESSMENT A ... - pace university

NSSE results "…are a direct indicator of what students put into their education
and an indirect indicator of what they get out of it" ("Introduction and Rationale for
Using NSSE in Accreditation,'" page 1).
The following are results from the Spring 2005 NSSE administration bearing
upon outcome f, “An ability to communicate effectively with a range of
audiences"
In your experience at your institution during the current school year, about how
often have you:
1.b. Made a presentation in class?
Very often = 4 Often = 3 Sometimes = 2 Never = 1
Pace University Urban Consortium Doctoral Intensive
First Year 2.40 2.23 2.22
Seniors 2.97 2.73 2.83
To what extent has your experience at this institution contributed to your
knowledge, skills, and personal development in:
11.d. Speaking clearly and effectively?
Very much = 4 Quite a bit = 3 Some = 2 Very little = 1
Pace University Urban Consortium Doctoral Intensive
First Year 2.99 2.70 2.69
Seniors 2.99 2.89 2.93
In your experience at your institution during the current school year, about how
often have you:
1.d. Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information
from various sources?
Very often = 4 Often = 3 Sometimes = 2 Never = 1
Pace University Urban Consortium Doctoral Intensive
First Year 3.19 2.78 3.06
Seniors 3.28 2.56 3.34
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