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