First Year Experience
Student Learning Outcomes
(revised 09/30/03)
For all
of the following outcomes, FYE standards of excellence were selected in advance
of the data analysis. Most answer
choices were formatted in a 5-point Likert scale ranging from least favorable
rating (1) to most favorable rating (5), and achievement of FYE’s standard of
excellence was defined as achievement of a mean rating of at least a 4.0 (the
equivalent of a grade of B). For
answer choices of strongly disagree, disagree, agree, and strongly agree,
achievement of FYE’s standard of excellence was defined as earned ratings of
strongly agree or agree from at least 80% of the respondents. When fewer than
five people submitted a completed instrument, data were analyzed but not
reported.
Instructor
Outcomes:
- Through
FYE, built a learning community by associating with the WSU campus community
as a whole.
- Increased
understanding of the issues faced by first year students as they make a
transition to college, as well as access to tools to assist students in this
transition.
- Developed
teaching skills through instructor training workshops, cluster meetings and
assistance of the EDUC 1105 peer mentor.
- Increased
access to information regarding what is available to students on campus.
Mentor
Outcomes:
- Increased
leadership skills such as team building and problem solving.
- Developed
interpersonal interaction skills through facilitating small group
discussions and large group presentations; identifying solutions to student
issues; and taking initiative with students, staff, and faculty.
- Learned
to a further extent the value of setting and achieving academic goals, the
benefits of teamwork in an academic setting, and the importance of campus
involvement in being a successful student.
- Improved
interview skills such as developing a portfolio and learning interview
etiquette through the EDUC 3170 course.
Student
Outcomes:
- Mastered
academic skills, such as note taking, textbook reading, test taking,
writing, and time management.
- Demonstrated
a knowledge and use of campus resources.
- Demonstrated
effective interpersonal skills with a variety of people.
- Developed
a sense of belonging to the WSU community through the connections with other
students, instructors, mentors and WSU employees.
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