The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), administered annually to first year and senior students, assesses student involvement in the educational opportunities provided by colleges and universities nationwide.
Mercer completed the NSSE in 2008, 2007, 2006, and 2004. The University repeatedly scores higher than its peer institutions on NSSE's 5 benchmarks of effective educational practice:
- Level of Academic Challenge
- Active and collaborative Learning
- Student-Faculty Interaction
- Enriching Educational Experiences
- Supportive Campus Environment
The charts to the right display some notable areas where Mercer excelled in 2008. The entire list of questions and Mercer's scores, visit Mercer's NSSE page. |
