MAP-Works - Northern Illinois University

Evidence Document

HLC Accreditation

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MAP-Works Report

Office of Student Academic Success

Document Summary

This report presents results of the implementation of the MAP-Works survey tool from 2009 to 2012.

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Appendix A: Participating/Comparison Schools

Select Six Peer Institutions:

1. Ball State University

2. Central Michigan University

3. University of Illinois at Chicago

4. University of Wisconsin‐Milwaukee

5. Iowa State University

6. University of Akron

Carnegie Class Institutions:

1. Catholic University of America

2. George Mason University

3. Miami University

4. North Carolina A & T State University

5. Northern Illinois University

6. Ohio University

7. Saint Louis University

8. Southern Illinois University Carbondale

9. Texas Tech University

10. The University of Oklahoma

11. The University of Rhode Island

12. The University of Tulsa


14. University of Arkansas

15. University of Idaho

16. University of Nevada, Reno


18. University of Wyoming

All Institutions

1. Alfred State College

2. American University

3. Appalachian State University

4. Ball State University

5. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

6. Boston University

7. Buena Vista University

8. Buffalo State College

9. Cabrini College

10. Casper College

11. Catholic University of America

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12. Central Michigan University

13. Central Washington University

14. Chapman University

15. Clayton State University

16. College of Charleston

17. Colorado State University

18. Columbus State University

19. Dominican College

20. Eastern Kentucky University

21. Eastern Wyoming College

22. Fort Lewis College

23. Fort Valley State University

24. Frostburg State University

25. George Mason University

26. Georgia College & State University

27. Grand Valley State University

28. Hamline University

29. Hiram College

30. Holy Family University

31. Indiana State University

32. Indiana University‐Purdue University (Fort Wayne)

33. Indiana Wesleyan University

34. Iowa State University

35. Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College

36. Kansas State University

37. Lebanon Valley College

38. Lipscomb University

39. Livingstone College

40. Mansfield University

41. Marshall University

42. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences

43. Miami University

44. Michigan State University

45. Montclair State University

46. North Carolina A & T State University

47. North State University

48. Northeastern State University

49. Northern Illinois University

50. Northern Wyoming Community College District (NWCCD)

51. Northwest College

52. Ohio University

53. Pacific Lutheran University

54. Pasco‐Hernando Community College

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55. Pennsylvania College of Technology

56. Rollins College

57. Rutgers University – Camden

58. Sacred Heart University

59. Saginaw Valley State University

60. Saint Louis University

61. Schreiner University

62. Slippery Rock University

63. Southern Illinois University Carbondale

64. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

65. St. Ambrose University

66. SUNY Fredonia

67. Texas Tech University

68. The University of Akron Wayne College

69. The University of Oklahoma

70. The University of Rhode Island

71. The University of Tulsa


73. University of Alaska Anchorage

74. University of Arkansas

75. University of Arkansas at Little Rock

76. University of Idaho

77. University of Illinois at Chicago

78. University of Indianapolis

79. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

80. University of Miami

81. University of Nebraska at Omaha

82. University of Nevada, Reno

83. University of New England

84. University of New Haven

85. University of North Carolina at Asheville

86. University of Northern Colorado

87. University of Northern Iowa

88. University of Pittsburgh

89. University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg

90. University of San Diego

91. University of South Carolina Upstate

92. University of Southern Indiana

93. University of West Georgia


95. University of Wisconsin‐Oshkosh

96. University of Wisconsin‐Whitewater

97. University of Wyoming

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98. Webster University

99. West Liberty University

100. Western Illinois University

101. Western Kentucky University

102. Widener University

103. Winthrop University

104. Woodland Department of Higher Education

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Appendix B: Factors, Questions, and Reliability

Factor 1. Commitment to the Institution 0.81**

Q002. Level of Commitment ‐ To what degree are you committed to completing a:

degree/certificate/licensure at this institution

Key: (1) Not at all, (2), (3), (4) Moderately, (5), (6), (7) Extremely, Not applicable

Q003. Intent to Return ‐ To what degree do you intend to come back to this institution for the: Spring term


Q004. Intent to Return ‐ To what degree do you intend to come back to this institution for the: Next

academic year


Factor 2. Self‐Assessment: Communication Skills 0.75

Q023. Self‐Assessment of Academic Skills ‐ How would you rate yourself on the following skills: Writing

composition

Key: (1) Very poor, (2) Poor, (3) Fair, (4) Average, (5) Good, (6) Very good, (7) Excellent, Not applicable

Q024. Self‐Assessment of Academic Skills ‐ How would you rate yourself on the following skills: Reading

comprehension


Factor 3. Self‐Assessment: Analytical Skills 0.68

Q025. Self‐Assessment of Academic Skills ‐ How would you rate yourself on the following skills: Math ability


Q026. Self‐Assessment of Academic Skills ‐ How would you rate yourself on the following skills:

Problem‐solving skills


Factor 4. Self‐Assessment: Self‐Discipline 0.84

Q027. Self‐Assessment of Management Skills ‐ To what degree are you the kind of person who: Is self‐

disciplined


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Q028. Self‐Assessment of Management Skills ‐ To what degree are you the kind of person who: Follows

through with what you say you're going to do


Q029. Self‐Assessment of Management Skills ‐ To what degree are you the kind of person who: Is dependable


Factor 5. Self‐Assessment: Time Management 0.85

Q030. Self‐Assessment of Management Skills ‐ To what degree are you the kind of person who: Shows up on

time


Q031. Self‐Assessment of Management Skills ‐ To what degree are you the kind of person who: Plans out

your time


Q032. Self‐Assessment of Management Skills ‐ To what degree are you the kind of person who: Makes "to‐do

lists"


Q033. Self‐Assessment of Management Skills ‐ To what degree are you the kind of person who: Balances time

between classes and other activities (work, student activities, etc.)


Factor 6. Financial Means 0.90

Q020. Financial Means ‐ To what degree are you confident that you can pay for: Next term's tuition and fees


Q021. Financial Means ‐ To what degree are you confident that you can pay for: Monthly living expenses (e.g.

room, board, utilities, rent)


Q022. Financial Means ‐ To what degree are you confident that you can pay for: Social activities (e.g. eating

out, going to movies) with your friends


Factor 7. Basic Academic Behaviors 0.79

Q053. Academic Behaviors ‐ To what degree are you the kind of person who: Attends class

Key: (1) Not at all, (2), (3), (4) Half the time, (5), (6), (7) Always, Not applicable

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Q054. Academic Behaviors ‐ To what degree are you the kind of person who: Takes good notes in class


Q055. Academic Behaviors ‐ To what degree are you the kind of person who: Turns in required homework

assignments


Q056. Academic Behaviors ‐ To what degree are you the kind of person who: Spends sufficient study time to

earn good grades


Factor 8. Advanced Academic Behaviors 0.77

Q057. Academic Behaviors ‐ To what degree are you the kind of person who: Participates in class


Q058. Academic Behaviors ‐ To what degree are you the kind of person who: Communicates with instructors

outside of class


Q059. Academic Behaviors ‐ To what degree are you the kind of person who: Works on large projects well in

advance of the due date


Factor 9. Academic Self‐Efficacy 0.91

Q048. Academic Self‐Efficacy ‐ To what degree are you certain that you can: Do well on all problems and

tasks assigned in your courses

Key: (1) Not at all certain, (2), (3), (4) Moderately certain, (5), (6), (7) Absolutely certain, Not applicable

Q049. Academic Self‐Efficacy ‐ To what degree are you certain that you can: Do well in your hardest course


Q050. Academic Self‐Efficacy ‐ To what degree are you certain that you can: Persevere on class projects even

when there are challenges


Factor 10. Peer Connections 0.94

Q062. Peer Connections ‐ On this campus, to what degree are you connecting with people: Who share

common interests with you


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Q063. Peer Connections ‐ On this campus, to what degree are you connecting with people: Who include you

in their activities


Q064. Peer Connections ‐ On this campus, to what degree are you connecting with people: You like


Factor 11. Homesickness: Separation 0.65

Q069. Homesickness (Branch) ‐ To what degree do you: Miss your family back home

Key: (1) Extremely, (2), (3), (4) Moderately, (5), (6), (7) Not at all, Not applicable

Q070. Homesickness (Branch) ‐ To what degree do you: Miss your old friends who are not at this school


Q071. Homesickness (Branch) ‐ To what degree do you: Miss your boyfriend/girlfriend who is not at this

school


Factor 12. Homesickness: Distressed 0.89

Q072. Homesickness (Branch) ‐ To what degree do you: Regret leaving home to go to school


Q073. Homesickness (Branch) ‐ To what degree do you: Think about going home all the time


Q074. Homesickness (Branch) ‐ To what degree do you: Feel an obligation to be at home


Q075. Homesickness (Branch) ‐ To what degree do you: Feel that attending college is pulling you away from

your community at home


Factor 13. Academic Integration 0.90

Q082. Academic Adjustment ‐ Overall, to what degree are you: Keeping current with your academic work


Q083. Academic Adjustment ‐ Overall, to what degree are you: Motivated to complete your academic work


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Q084. Academic Adjustment ‐ Overall, to what degree are you: Learning


Q085. Academic Adjustment ‐ Overall, to what degree are you: Satisfied with your academic life on campus


Factor 14. Social Integration 0.91

Q086. Sense of Belonging ‐ Overall, to what degree: Do you belong here


Q087. Sense of Belonging ‐ Overall, to what degree: Are you fitting in


Q088. Sense of Belonging ‐ Overall, to what degree: Are you satisfied with your social life on campus


Factor 15. Satisfaction with Institution 0.88

Q089. Overall Evaluation of the Institution ‐ Overall, to what degree: Would you choose this institution again

if you had it to do over


Q090. Overall Evaluation of the Institution ‐ Overall, to what degree: Would you recommend this institution

to someone who wants to attend college


Q091. Overall Evaluation of the Institution ‐ Overall, please rate your experience at this institution:

Key: (1) Very poor, (2) Poor, (3) Fair, (4) Good, (5) Very good, (6) Excellent, (7) Exceptional

Factor 16. On‐Campus Living: Social Aspects (Module) 0.87

Q144. On‐Campus Resident (Module) ‐ To what degree are you: Hanging out with other residents


Q145. On‐Campus Resident (Module) ‐ To what degree are you: Making friends with others in the

hall/building


Q146. On‐Campus Resident (Module) ‐ To what degree are you: Satisfied with the social activities in your

hall/building


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Factor 17. On‐Campus Living: Environment (Module) 0.82

Q147. On‐Campus Resident (Module) ‐ To what degree are you: Adjusting to living in on‐campus housing


Q148. On‐Campus Resident (Module) ‐ To what degree are you: Able to study in your room/hall


Q149. On‐Campus Resident (Module) ‐ To what degree are you: Able to sleep in your room


Factor 18. On‐Campus Living: Roommate Relationship (Module) 0.88

Q151. On‐Campus Resident (Module) ‐ To what degree do your roommate(s): Respect your sleep time


Q152. On‐Campus Resident (Module) ‐ To what degree do your roommate(s): Respect your property


Q153. On‐Campus Resident (Module) ‐ Overall, to what degree are you having problems with your

roommates

Key: (1) Serious problems, (2), (3), (4) Moderate problems, (5), (6), (7) No problems

Factor 19. Off‐Campus Living: Environment (Module) 0.79

Q155. Off‐Campus Resident (Module) ‐ To what degree are you: Able to study in your room/home


Q156. Off‐Campus Resident (Module) ‐ To what degree are you: Able to sleep in your room/home


Q157. Off‐Campus Resident (Module) ‐ To what degree are you: Satisfied with your overall living

environment


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