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First Year Seminar

Assessment data

Table 18: The First Year Seminar Assessment Fall 2006

 

MEAN

MODE

Instructor clearly stated the course objectives

4.25

 

Instructor clearly stated how final grade is calculated

4.15

 

Instructor returned assignments in a timely manner

4.10

 

Instructor met with class regularly

4.37

 

Instructor had reasonable office hours scheduled

4.21

 

Instructor was adequately available

4.37

 

instructor indicated an interest in my SMU academic life

4.47

 

Instructor indicated an interest in my personal development at SMU

4.41

 

Instructor advised and helped me register for fall and spring

4.21

 

Created a class atmosphere where I felt able to discuss issues without fear of judgment

4.10

 

I felt comfortable approaching my instructor to discuss anything

4.15

 

I felt confident the instructor knew the answers about academic life at SMU

4.06

 

I improved my knowledge of the library and research opportunities

3.87

 

I improved my outside of class communication with my professors

3.96

 

I improved my knowledge of other members of the SMU community

3.63

 

I improved my knowledge study skills and note taking

3.90

 

I improved my knowledge of SMU resources, services and facilities

3.66

 

I improved my knowledge of the Benedictine tradition

3.78

 

I improved my knowledge of Career planning and of the SMU Career Center

4.09

 

I improved my knowledge of my own learning style

4.07

 

I improved my knowledge of time management

3.87

 

I improved my knowledge of sexual responsibility

4.04

 

I improved my knowledge of wellness and health issues

4.82

 

I improved my knowledge about community service and service learning

4.03

 

I gained confidence in my ability to think independently

4.15

 

I gain confidence in considering aspects of my own identity

3.89

 

I enhanced my ability to think critically and analytically

4.13

 

I gained confidence in my ability to be a successful university student

4.26

 

I learned to respect others and value opinions different than my own

4.21

 

I learned what it means to be a responsible citizen

4.06

 

I learned to be a contributing member of the SMU community

3.79

 

Course positively affected my self confidence

2.49

 

Highest Tide was of

 

2

Jim Lynch's presentation was of

 

2

Library presentation was of

 

2

Myers Briggs results were of

 

2

The relaxation technique was of

 

2

The Abbey Church tour was of

 

2

Discussion of Benedictine way of life was of

 

2

The date rape presentation was of

 

2

The other books were of

 

2

Compared to other courses the amount of reading was

 

2

Compared to other courses the amount writing required was

 

2

Compared to other courses the amount of discussion was

 

1