An Examination of the Predictive Validity of National Survey of Student Engagement Benchmarks and Scalelets

Universities use the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) to evaluate university quality. Student engagement is theorized to relate to student outcomes. Recently, the validity of the NSSE has been questioned, with studies finding limited predictive validity. This study investigates the relationship between NSSE subscale scores (benchmarks and scalelets) and student outcomes, specifically first-year college GPA and third semester retention status. Linear and logistic regressions were used to evaluate the relationships, controlling for high school GPA, gender, and race/ethnicity. The subscales were minimally predictive of first-year GPA, but not at all predictive of third semester retention status. Implications and future directions for research are discussed.

Name thesis:degree_name

Educational Psychology

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Individual, Family, and Community Education

Year

2010

Author dc:creator

• Korzekwa, Amy M.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Marley, Scott
• Parkes, Jay
• Root, Tom

• Prediction of scholastic success--United States
• College freshmen--United States
• National Survey of Student Engagement--Validity
• College dropouts--Prevention

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/educ_ifce_etds/42

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalrepository.unm.edu:educ_ifce_etds-1041