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T U s h i n e s > 2 0 0 7 N S S E Tiffin University Shines Among Peer Colleges With Total Academic Experience. More than 200 randomly selected Tiffin University students participated in the 2007 National Sur vey of Student Engagement (NSSE). In a recently released NSSE “Executive Snapshot,” TU shines among peer institutions, especially with “highimpact” educational activities, according to Dr. Teresa Shafer, Dean of Assessment and Accreditation and Professor of Sociology. National Survey of student engagement The NSSE is the recognized benchmark for assessing the extent to which colleges and universities ef fectively engage students in their education. According to the NSSE, results from the sur vey “can provide prospective students with insights into how they 4 CHALLENGE > Winter 07|08 might learn and develop at any given college.”
The survey focuses on five areas: n Level of academic challenge n Active and collaborative learning n Student-faculty interaction n Enriching educational experiences n Supportive campus environment TU was one of 610 colleges and universities in the U.S. that took part in the 2007 NSSE, and the results demonstrate that Tiffin University is living up to its brand promise of “Real Connections, Real Results.” high-impact activities enrich educational experience “In addition to providing annual comparative data, the creators of NSSE have discovered that taking part in certain activities during college boosts students’ performance in many areas, such as thinking critically, solving real world problems, and working effectively with others,” Shafer says. “These ‘high-impact’ educational activities include learning communities, undergraduate research, study abroad, internships, and capstone courses.” She adds, “Tiffin University is as good or better in each of the ‘high-impact’ educational areas compared with colleges and universities within our peer group. Efforts will continue to increase the number and types of ‘high-impact’ experiences available to students and to encourage their participation.” According to George Kuh, NSSE Director, “A common question from NSSE users is, ‘What is the one thing we should do to increase student engagement and success on our campus’ Our answer: Make it possible for every student to participate in at least two high-impact activities, one in the first year, and one later related to their major field.” Such experiences will better prepare students for a productive, satisfying lifetime of continuous learning.” Student participants in the 2007 NSSE had the opportunity to make personal comments and observations about their educational experience at Tiffin University. One TU student remarked, “Going to a smaller private school like Tiffin was a very big advantage for me. It gave me a chance to get to know everyone – students, faculty and staff. By doing so, I was more comforable in the environment and it was easier to learn. I knew that no matter what I needed, my professors were always there to help me in a timely and attentive manner. The faculty and staff genuinely care about each individual, being sure that everyone who comes out of Tiffin University will succeed out in the real world.” www.tiffin.edu > 5
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