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NSSE
The National Survey of Student Engagement
Lynchburg College ranks well above the national average of U.S. colleges and universities in student engagement, according to the 2008 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).
Survey Results: What Students Say (PDF)
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Key Results: Enriching Educational Experiences |
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| Percent of Seniors Who Plan To Do or Have Done …. |
Lynchburg College |
Other Master's Institutions |
| Practicum, internship, field experience, co-op experience, or clinical assignment |
91% |
75% |
| Community service or volunteer work |
88% |
76% |
| Participate in a learning community |
47% |
40% |
| Work on a research project with a faculty member outside of course or program requirements |
42% |
32% |
| Culminating senior experience (capstone course, senior project or thesis, comprehensive exam, etc.) |
80% |
64% |
NSSE measures how colleges and universities engage their students in activities that are positively related to learning and personal development. LC ranked high in all five benchmarks: student-faculty interaction, supportive campus environment, level of academic challenge, active and collaborative learning, and enriching educational experiences.
