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Active and Collaborative Learning
The seven survey items associated with this benchmark are:
During the current school year, how often have you
- Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions
- Made a class presentation
- Worked with other students on projects during class
- Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments
- Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary
- Participated in a community-based project as a part of a regular course
- Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class (students, family members, co-workers, etc
Student Effort
Associated with this benchmark are eight survey items indicating student behavior in these terms:
During the current school year, how often have you
- Prepared two or more drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in
- Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information from various sources
- Come to class without completing readings or assignments (reverse coded)
- Used peer or other tutoring
- Used skill labs
- Used a computer lab
During the current school year
- How many books did you read on your own (not assigned) for personal enjoyment or academic enrichment
- How many hours did you spend in a typical week preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, rehearsing or other activities related to your program)
Academic Challenge
Ten items from The Community College Student Report correspond to components of academic challenge including the nature and amount of assigned academic work, the complexity of cognitive tasks presented to students, and the standards faculty members use to evaluate student performance.
During the current school year, how often have you
- Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's standards or expectation
How much does your coursework at this college emphasize
- Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory
- Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information, or experiences in new ways
- Making judgments about the value or soundness of information, arguments, or methods
- Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations
- Using information you have read or heard to perform a new skill
During the current school year
- How many assigned textbooks, manuals, books, or book-length packs of course readings did you read
- How many papers or reports of any length did you write
- To what extent have your examinations challenged you to do your best work
How much does this college emphasize
- Encouraging you to spend significant amounts of time studying
Student-Faculty Interaction
The six items used in this benchmark are about students' experience in these areas:
During the current school year, how often have you
- Used email to communicate with an instructor
- Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor
- Talked about career plans with an instructor or adviser
- Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with instructors outside of class
- Received prompt feedback (written or oral) from instructors on your performance
- Worked with instructors on activities other than coursework
Support for Learners
The seven survey items contributing to this benchmark include:
How much does this college emphasize
- Providing the support you need to help you succeed at this college
- Encouraging contact among students from different economic, social, and racial or ethnic backgrounds
- Helping you cope with your non-academic responsibilities (work, family, etc.)
- Providing the support you need to thrive socially
- Providing the financial support you need to afford your education
During the current school year, how often have you
- Used academic advising/ planning services
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Used career counseling services
For more information, please contact Susan Lemke, (505) 428-1520, susan.lemke@sfcc.edu.