Challenge - Winter 2007/2008 - Tiffin University

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.”
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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.”
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