UAH is once again participating in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), a key tool for understanding how students spend their time and what they gain from their UAH education. This survey will be administered to all first-year and senior students currently enrolled at UAH.
The NSSE student survey will be sent via email today, February 18, 2025, and will remain open through the end of the academic year. The survey asks students to reflect on how they spend their time, their academic experiences, and the benefits they derive from attending UAH. This is part of our ongoing university assessment and accreditation efforts, with the survey having been conducted previously in 2019 and 2022.
“We’re especially interested in how the COVID-19 pandemic may have influenced students’ experiences at UAH,” said Dr. Suzanne Jenkins-Simpson, Assistant Provost and Director of the Office of Institutional Research, Effectiveness, and Assessment (OIREA). “By comparing the 2019, 2022, and 2025 results, we can better understand shifts in student priorities and expectations. The survey will also examine the first-year and senior-year experiences, helping us track changes in student engagement over time. The insights gathered will ultimately inform our efforts to improve and grow as an institution.”
How You Can Help
We encourage faculty and staff to encourage first-year and senior students to complete the NSSE survey. Their feedback is essential for us to gain a comprehensive understanding of their experiences and to guide future improvements at UAH.
Additional information about the NSSE survey is available at uah.edu/nsse.
On April 1st, a Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE) will also be distributed to those teaching in AY ‘24-’25, providing insight into the alignment between student and faculty perceptions of engagement and teaching at UAH.
Thank you for supporting this important initiative.