NSSE

Level of Academic Challenge Benchmark Items

Number of assigned textbooks, books or book-length packs of course readings
Number of written papers or reports of 20 pages or more
Number of written papers or reports of between 5 and 19 pages
Number of written papers or reports of fewer than 5 pages
Coursework emphasizes: Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience or theory
Coursework emphasizes: Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information or experiences into new, more complex interpretations and relationships
Coursework emphasizes: Making judgments about the value of information, arguments or methods
Coursework emphasizes: Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations
Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations
Campus environment emphasizes spending significant amounts of time studying and on academic work
Prepared for class 21 or more hours per week


Find out about Elon's performance on the NSSE benchmarks of excellence: Level of Academic Challenge Active and Collaborative Learning Student Interactions with Faculty Enriching Educational Experiences Supportive Campus Environment NSSE Home	Level of Academic Challenge Benchmark Items Number of assigned textbooks, books or book-length packs of course readings Number of written papers or reports of 20 pages or more Number of written papers or reports of between 5 and 19 pages Number of written papers or reports of fewer than 5 pages Coursework emphasizes: Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience or theory Coursework emphasizes: Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information or experiences into new, more complex interpretations and relationships Coursework emphasizes: Making judgments about the value of information, arguments or methods Coursework emphasizes: Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations Campus environment emphasizes spending significant amounts of time studying and on academic work Prepared for class 21 or more hours per week