Integration of Learning

Below you will find excerpts from common instruments that could be used to gain a first glimpse into the liberal arts education outcome of Integration of Learning. Questions may deal with student experiences, student priorities, or more direct indicators of the outcome. For each instrument, we note the question numbers and year (where available) for the version we reference. 

College Student Survey (CSS) 2004
Your First College Year (YFCY) 2004
The Freshman Survey (CIRP) 2003
National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) 2003
HEDS: The Senior Survey
HEDS: Alumni Survey

College Student Survey (CSS) 2004

7.  Since entering college, indicate how often you:

• Took interdisciplinary courses
  

9.  Please rate your satisfaction with your current college in each area:

• Relevance of coursework to everyday life
  

24.  How often have professors at your current college provided you with:

• An opportunity to apply classroom learning to "real-life" issues

Your First College Year (YFCY) 2004

24.  Please rate your satisfaction with this institution on each of the aspects of campus life listed below:

• Relevance of coursework to everyday life

The Freshman Survey (CIRP) 2003

33.  Please indicate the extent to which each of the following describes you:

• Appreciating the interconnectedness of everything

National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) 2003

1.  In your experience at your institution during the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following?
         e. Included diverse perspectives in class discussions or writing assignments
          i. Put together ideas or concepts from different courses when completing assignments or during class discussions

2.  During the current school year, how much has your coursework emphasized the following mental activities?
         e. Applying theories or concepts to practical problems in new situations

11.  To what extent has your experience at this institution contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following areas?
         m. Solving complex real-world problems

HEDS: The Senior Survey

11.  Please indicate the extent to which your undergraduate experiences enhanced your:

• Ability to place current problems in historical/cultural/philosophical perspective

HEDS: Alumni Survey

1.  Please indicate how important each of the following is in both your personal and professional life, and the extent to which each capacity was enhanced by your undergraduate experiences:

• Ability to place current problems in perspective