Student Perceptions and Academic Preparedness Insights
Explore student perceptions and insights into academic preparedness based on assessments and surveys conducted at Millersville University. Discover data on students' study hours, parental educational background, and self-reported study habits. Gain valuable information on high school versus college student perceptions and expectations.
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UNIV 103 ASSESSMENT RESULTS THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE 11 May 2017
MILLERSVILLE AS STUDENTS FIRST CHOICE Other 1.9% 3rd choice 4.3% 2nd choice 21.0% 1st choice 72.7% 0.0% 50.0% 100.0% (n=813) Student Perception (BSSE)
PARENTS EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Doctor or prof degree 3.6% Master's degree 16.8% Bach degree 26.0% Assoc degree 8.5% Some college 8.6% HS diploma or GED 35.9% Did not finish HS 0.7% 0.0% 20.0% 40.0% (n=816) Student Perception (BSSE)
STUDENT PERCEPTIONS ABOUT THEMSELVES AS STUDENTS HIGH SCHOOL VS. COLLEGE
During your last year of high school, about how many hours did you spend in a typical 7-day week preparing for class (studying, reading doing homework, etc.)? 0 hours per week 1-5 hours per week 6-10 hours per week Hours Studying 11-15 hours per week 16-20 hours per week 21-25 hours per week 26-30 hours per week More than 30 hours per week 0 10 20 Percent Students 30 40 50 Student Perception (BSSE)
During your last year of high school, Studying and Reading 0 hours per week 1-5 hours per week Critical Reading Skills Hours Studying 6-10 hours per week 11-15 hours per week 16-20 hours per week 21-25 hours per week 26-30 hours per week More than 30 hours per How much time on assigned reading? 0 20 40 60 Very Little Some About Half Most Almost All 0 10 20 30 40 50 Student Perception (BSSE)
About how many hours do you expect/did you spend in a typical 7-day week preparing for class (studying, reading, doing homework, etc.)? 0 hours per week 1-5 hours per week 6-10 hours per week Hours Studying 11-15 hours per week 1st Year: Expected Study Hours 1st Year: Reported Study Hours 16-20 hours per week 21-25 hours per week 26-30 hours per week More than 30 hours per week 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Percent of Students Student Perception/Self-Report (BSSE & NSSE)
About how many hours do you expect/did you spend in a typical 7- day week working for pay? 0 hours per week 1-5 hours per week 6-10 hours per week Hours of Work 11-15 hours per week BSSE: Expected Hours of Work First-Year: Off-campus Hours of Work First-Year: On Campus Hours of Work 16-20 hours per week 21-25 hours per week 26-30 hours per week More than 30 hours per week 0 10 20 30 Percent of Students 40 50 60 70 80 90 Student Self-Report (BSSE & NSSE)
DURING THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR, ABOUT HOW OFTEN HAVE YOU ATTENDED AN ART EXHIBIT, PLAY, OR OTHER ARTS PERFORMANCE (DANCE, MUSIC, ETC.)? 5 or More Events 3-4 Events 1-2 Events Never Exploratory 14 24 40 22 Major 25 16 33 26 34 % of First-Year Students report spending 0 hours participating in extra- and co-curricular activities. DURING THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR, IN HOW MANY CLUBS OR EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (E.G. GEOLOGY CLUB, BAND OR CHOIR, INTRAMURAL SPORTS) DID YOU PARTICIPATE? 5 or More 3-4 1-2 None Exploratory 7 9 44 40 Major 8 23 51 19
? ZZZZ Curricular Co-Curricular Work Service Relaxing Care Commuting Sleep
SUMMARY 67% of our first-year students report spending less than 15 hours a week studying during their first-year at MU. Less than 15% of first-year students report working more than 15 hours a week. 34% of our first-year students report spending 0 hours in extra- and co-curricular activities. What does time management mean? How do we help our students engage?
HOW WELL DO YOU THINK UNIV103 HELPED YOU A great deal / A lot A moderate amount Little / None at all Major Exploratory Major Exploratory Major Exploratory Understand academic expectations at MU 45 33 22 61 21 18 Succeed academically at MU Adjust to the social expectations of MU life 43 33 23 56 22 22 47 27 27 58 15 27 Identify campus resources that you may have needed 67 27 7 75 13 12 Feel like you belong at MU 50 22 27 60 21 19 Fall 2016 UNIV103 End-of-Semester Survey
WHAT SKILLS/TOPICS WOULD BE MOST USEFUL? Students w/ Majors Exploratory Students 1) Time Management Strategies 1) Time Management Strategies 2) Study Skills 2) Study Skills 3) Stress Management Strategies 3) Financial Literacy Financial Aid more important than Financial Planning 4) Understanding College Expectations 4) Stress Management Strategies 5) Career Services / Co-Ops / Internships
RESOURCES TIME MANAGEMENT STRESS MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL LITERACY
OTHER CATEGORY Students w/ Majors Exploratory Students Choosing a Minor Campus Employment Campus Employment Computer Skills Picking a different major Meal Plans Roommate Issues Writing Skills Motivation & Self-Discipline What to Expect in Future Years Healthy Eating
During your last year of high school, about how many papers, reports, or other writing tasks of the following length did you complete? 11 pages or More Between 6 and 10 Pages Up to 5 Pages More than 20 16 to 20 Number of Assignments 11 to 15 6 to 10 3 to 5 1 to 2 None 0 10 20 30 Percent of Students 40 50 60 70 80 Student Perception (BSSE)
About how many hours did you spend in a typical 7-day week working for pay? 0 hours per week 1-5 hours per week 6-10 hours per week Hours of Work 11-15 hours per week Senior: Off Campus Hours of Work Senior: On Campus Hours of Work First-Year: Off-campus Hours of Work 16-20 hours per week 21-25 hours per week 26-30 hours per week More than 30 hours per week 0 10 20 30 Percent of Students 40 50 60 70 80 Student Self-Report (BSSE & NSSE)
PLEASE RATE HOW OFTEN THESE TOPICS WERE EMPHASIZED/DISCUSSED IN YOUR UNIV 103 COURSE? Exploratory Students Major Students Percent that answered at least one class Advising and Registration 98* 100* Note-taking Skills 75* 61 Reading Comprehension Skills 65* 66* Study Skills 82* 70 Meaning and Use of Syllabi 84* 82 Test-taking Skills 64* 54 Understanding College Expectations 92* 91* *>25% responded 3 or more classes
PLEASE RATE HOW OFTEN THESE TOPICS WERE EMPHASIZED/DISCUSSED IN YOUR UNIV 103 COURSE? Exploratory Students Major Students Percent that answered at least one class AOD 78* 81* Campus Safety 76* 70 Financial Literacy & Planning 72* 65 Mental Health Awareness 74* 61 Sexual Health 58 51 Stress Management Strategies 79* 66 Time Management Strategies 87* 75* *>25% responded 3 or more classes Fall 2016 UNIV103 End-of-Semester Survey
