Appendix 2
National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) Data
Question VI.b.
During the school year how often have you exercised or participated in physical fitness activities? (1=never, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=very often)
|
2005 |
|
PLNU |
Comparison Group |
NSSE |
Freshman |
3.09 |
3.11 |
2.84 |
Senior |
3.07 |
2.99 |
2.74 |
Question X.d.
To what extent does your institution emphasize helping you cope with your non-academic responsibilities (work, family, etc)? (1=very little, 2=some, 3=quite a bit, 4=very much)
|
2000 |
2005 |
|
PLNU |
Comparison Group |
NSSE |
PLNU |
Comparison Group |
NSSE |
Freshman |
2.42 |
2.51 |
2.09 |
2.37 |
2.43 |
2.17 |
Senior |
2.08 |
2.36 |
1.87 |
2.22 |
2.33 |
1.96 |
Question X.e.
To what extent does your institution emphasize providing the support you need to thrive socially? (1=very little, 2=some, 3=quite a bit, 4=very much)
|
2000 |
2005 |
|
PLNU |
Comparison Group |
NSSE |
PLNU |
Comparison Group |
NSSE |
Freshman |
2.66 |
2.72 |
2.38 |
2.67 |
2.71 |
2.38 |
Senior |
2.51 |
2.60 |
2.11 |
2.46 |
2.55 |
2.17 |