Assessment in Action

Understanding Student Learning

2020 University Surveys

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One measure of student outcomes handled by Assessment is survey data, and there are survey tools we use regularly as well as one-time surveys designed for a unique purpose. Here is an overview of the calendar year that provides examples of both:

SPRING SEMESTER

  • Bears Care Student Check-In Survey: To connect students with campus resources by identifying problems associated with the move to online learning (e.g., Internet access, food/housing, counseling)
  • Commencement Ceremony Participation Survey: To determine if and when graduating students would be most interested in attending a graduation ceremony in late 2020.
  • Undergraduate Exit Survey*: To receive data on the MSU experience and post-graduation plans from students near completion of an undergraduate degree program, including the Public Affairs mission. Results are shared with deans, department heads, members of Assessment Council.
  • Graduate College Exit Survey*: To receive data on the MSU experience and post-graduation plans from students near completion of a graduate degree program.

FALL SEMESTER

  • Bears Care Student Check-In Survey (Revised): To connect students with campus resources by identifying problems associated with the move to online learning (e.g., Internet access, food/housing, counseling). Currently updating the survey to offer more specific options including tutoring, and to make the data more easily sharable.
  • Commencement RSVP Survey: Given the interest in a special October ceremony for 2020 graduates and in attending a larger December ceremony, a follow-up survey was sent to respondents for responsible planning of the event.
  • Athletics Department Climate Survey: Sent to student-athletes and Athletics staff to measure opinions on the climate of MSU athletics as a basis for improvement and a programming guide.
  • Undergraduate Exit Survey*: To receive data on the MSU experience and post-graduation plans from students near completion of an undergraduate degree program, including the Public Affairs mission. Results are shared with deans, department heads, members of Assessment Council.
  • Graduate College Exit Survey*: To receive data on the MSU experience and post-graduation plans from students near completion of a graduate degree program. In progress.

*Conducted at the conclusion of each semester