{"id":12434,"date":"2026-10-21T11:03:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T16:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/iea\/?page_id=12434"},"modified":"2026-10-21T11:03:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T16:03:40","slug":"nsse-academic-advising-st-olaf","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/iea\/nsse-academic-advising-st-olaf\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NSSE Shorts: Academic Advising – St. Olaf"},"content":{"rendered":"
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To what extent have the following been helpful regarding your academic interests, course selections, academic performance, or future plans? (433 total respondents)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Question Item<\/th>Count<\/th>Mean<\/th>StDev<\/th>Very much (4)<\/th>Quite a bit (3)<\/th>Some (2)<\/th>Very little (1)<\/th>Total<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
a. Academic advisor, faculty, or staff assigned to advise you<\/td>430<\/td>2.91<\/td>0.94<\/td>31%<\/td>38%<\/td>22%<\/td>9%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
b. Academic advisor(s) available to any student<\/td>369<\/td>2.77<\/td>0.88<\/td>23%<\/td>38%<\/td>33%<\/td>7%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
c. Faculty or instructor(s) not assigned to advise you<\/td>380<\/td>2.79<\/td>0.92<\/td>26%<\/td>36%<\/td>31%<\/td>8%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
d. Online advising system (degree progress report, etc.)<\/td>386<\/td>2.73<\/td>0.95<\/td>25%<\/td>33%<\/td>33%<\/td>10%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
e. Website, chatbot, catalog, or other published sources<\/td>315<\/td>2.22<\/td>0.94<\/td>10%<\/td>28%<\/td>37%<\/td>26%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f. Student services staff (learning and academic support, cultural centers, etc)<\/td>364<\/td>2.56<\/td>0.97<\/td>19%<\/td>33%<\/td>32%<\/td>15%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
g. Career services<\/td>333<\/td>2.59<\/td>0.96<\/td>20%<\/td>33%<\/td>33%<\/td>14%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
h. TRIO Programs staff<\/td>111<\/td>2.79<\/td>1.14<\/td>39%<\/td>20%<\/td>23%<\/td>18%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
i. Disability or accessibility services staff<\/td>169<\/td>2.76<\/td>1.11<\/td>36%<\/td>22%<\/td>26%<\/td>17%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
j. Success or academic coach<\/td>341<\/td>2.21<\/td>1.04<\/td>16%<\/td>17%<\/td>37%<\/td>29%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
k. Peer advisor or mentor<\/td>238<\/td>2.47<\/td>0.99<\/td>20%<\/td>25%<\/td>38%<\/td>17%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
l. Friends or other students<\/td>424<\/td>3.07<\/td>0.86<\/td>38%<\/td>33%<\/td>26%<\/td>3%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
m. Family members<\/td>407<\/td>2.85<\/td>1.04<\/td>35%<\/td>28%<\/td>24%<\/td>13%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
n. Other, please specify:<\/td>38<\/td>2.97<\/td>0.78<\/td>29%<\/td>39%<\/td>32%<\/td>0%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Excludes \"Not applicable\" and \"Did not meet with\" responses<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Do you know how to contact (in person, email, phone, or online) an advisor at your institution? (430 total respondents)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t
Response<\/th>Count<\/th>Total<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Yes<\/td>415<\/td>97%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No<\/td>5<\/td>1%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unsure<\/td>10<\/td>2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Thinking about academic advising, how much have people and resources at your institution done the following? (432 total respondents)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Question Item<\/th>Count<\/th>Mean<\/th>StDev<\/th>Very much (4)<\/th>Quite a bit (3)<\/th>Some (2)<\/th>Very little (1)<\/th>Not at all (0)<\/th>Total<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
a. Been available when needed<\/td>431<\/td>3.31<\/td>0.74<\/td>45%<\/td>43%<\/td>10%<\/td>2%<\/td>0%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
b. Provided prompt and accurate information<\/td>427<\/td>3.16<\/td>0.79<\/td>38%<\/td>42%<\/td>18%<\/td>2%<\/td>0%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
c. Provided information about learning support services (tutoring, writing center, success skills, etc.)<\/td>427<\/td>3.13<\/td>0.88<\/td>41%<\/td>37%<\/td>18%<\/td>4%<\/td>0%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
d. Notified you of important policies and deadlines<\/td>429<\/td>2.90<\/td>1.01<\/td>34%<\/td>34%<\/td>24%<\/td>6%<\/td>3%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
e. Reached out to you about your academic progress or performance<\/td>413<\/td>2.17<\/td>1.32<\/td>22%<\/td>17%<\/td>29%<\/td>17%<\/td>14%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f. Followed up with you regarding something they recommended<\/td>408<\/td>2.37<\/td>1.25<\/td>23%<\/td>24%<\/td>30%<\/td>14%<\/td>10%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Excludes \"Not applicable\" responses<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Thinking about academic advising, about how often did someone at your institution do the following? (400 total respondents)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Question Item<\/th>Count<\/th>Mean<\/th>StDev<\/th>Very often (4)<\/th>Often (3)<\/th>Sometimes (2)<\/th>Never (1)<\/th>Total<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
a. Took the time to learn about your hobbies and personal interests<\/td>400<\/td>2.82<\/td>0.87<\/td>25%<\/td>38%<\/td>32%<\/td>6%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
b. Actively listened to your concerns<\/td>390<\/td>3.18<\/td>0.79<\/td>40%<\/td>39%<\/td>19%<\/td>2%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
c. Respected your identities and cultures<\/td>381<\/td>3.50<\/td>0.64<\/td>57%<\/td>36%<\/td>6%<\/td>1%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
d. Cared about your overall well-being<\/td>397<\/td>3.35<\/td>0.74<\/td>49%<\/td>40%<\/td>9%<\/td>2%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Excludes \"Not applicable\" responses<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Thinking about academic advising, about how often did someone at your institution discuss the following with you? (400 total respondents)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Question Item<\/th>Count<\/th>Mean<\/th>StDev<\/th>Very often (4)<\/th>Often (3)<\/th>Sometimes (2)<\/th>Never (1)<\/th>Total<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
a. Your academic goals and future plans<\/td>400<\/td>3.32<\/td>0.75<\/td>49%<\/td>36%<\/td>14%<\/td>1%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
b. How your major or expected major relates to your personal, academic, career, or future plans<\/td>395<\/td>3.19<\/td>0.82<\/td>44%<\/td>34%<\/td>21%<\/td>2%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
c. Special opportunities (study abroad, internship, service-learning, research, etc.)<\/td>398<\/td>2.94<\/td>0.87<\/td>30%<\/td>38%<\/td>27%<\/td>5%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
d. Participation in co-curricular activities (organizations or clubs, performing arts, sports, etc.)<\/td>395<\/td>2.74<\/td>0.91<\/td>24%<\/td>33%<\/td>35%<\/td>7%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
e. Resources for your well-being (health, counseling, financial guidance, etc.)<\/td>388<\/td>2.68<\/td>0.89<\/td>20%<\/td>38%<\/td>33%<\/td>9%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Excludes \"Not applicable\" responses<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Overall, how much have people and resources at your institution supported you in the following? (399 total respondents)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Question Item<\/th>Count<\/th>Mean<\/th>StDev<\/th>Very much (4)<\/th>Quite a bit (3)<\/th>Some (2)<\/th>Very little (1)<\/th>Not at all (0)<\/th>Total<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
a. Wellness support services (mental health counseling, student health center, etc.)<\/td>360<\/td>2.68<\/td>1.04<\/td>24%<\/td>34%<\/td>30%<\/td>8%<\/td>4%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
b. Academic success<\/td>386<\/td>2.94<\/td>0.95<\/td>32%<\/td>37%<\/td>25%<\/td>5%<\/td>2%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
c. Career advising<\/td>373<\/td>2.54<\/td>1.07<\/td>22%<\/td>29%<\/td>35%<\/td>10%<\/td>4%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
d. Emotional and physical health<\/td>377<\/td>2.53<\/td>1.07<\/td>22%<\/td>28%<\/td>37%<\/td>8%<\/td>5%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
e. Basic needs (e.g., housing, food)<\/td>376<\/td>2.62<\/td>1.19<\/td>27%<\/td>31%<\/td>24%<\/td>9%<\/td>7%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f. Social support (e.g, building connections, community, and friendships)<\/td>388<\/td>2.72<\/td>1.07<\/td>29%<\/td>28%<\/td>31%<\/td>8%<\/td>3%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Excludes \"Not applicable\" responses<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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