Evidence of the Assurance of Learning for Undergraduates at Ksu: Selected Results from the 2004 National Survey of Student Engagement

KSU's results from the 2004 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) contained strong and substantial evidence of the assurance of learning in the university's undergraduate educational experience. The overall educational experience at KSU was highly rated by first-year and senior students. Findings affirmed high levels of assurance of learning in the fundamental learning outcomes of General Education and the baccalaureate program as a whole. Substantial educational gains were noted between the first-year and senior experiences. Generally, the rigor and quality of the educational experience at KSU were comparable to and on par with those at comparator institutions at the national level. In a few instances, especially those involving the use of instructional and information technology, KSU was significantly stronger than national comparators. KSU's emphasis on higherorder critical thinking skills was affirmed. Opportunities for improving undergraduate education at KSU were also indicated.