Level of Academic Challenge
The following responses were provided by 787 randomly selected Santa Clara University first-year (FY) and senior students on the 2008 NSSE Survey
Does coursework emphasize analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience or theory?
| Response |
Santa Clara FY Students |
NSSE 2008 |
Santa Clara Seniors |
NSSE 2008 |
| Very Much |
42% |
34% |
56% |
41% |
Does coursework emphasize making judgments about the value of information, arguments or methods?
| Response |
Santa Clara FY Students |
NSSE 2008 |
Santa Clara Seniors |
NSSE 2008 |
| Very Much |
32% |
27% |
46% |
33% |
Does coursework emphasize applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations?
| Response |
Santa Clara FY Students |
NSSE 2008 |
Santa Clara Seniors |
NSSE 2008 |
| Very Much |
32% |
27% |
46% |
33% |
