{"id":12435,"date":"2026-10-21T11:03:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T16:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/iea\/?page_id=12435"},"modified":"2026-10-21T11:03:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T16:03:36","slug":"nsse-academic-advising-other-institutions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/iea\/nsse-academic-advising-other-institutions\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NSSE Shorts: Academic Advising – Other Institutions"},"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? (5,449 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>5,292<\/td>2.77<\/td>0.99<\/td>28%<\/td>34%<\/td>26%<\/td>12%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
b. Academic advisor(s) available to any student<\/td>4,471<\/td>2.66<\/td>0.98<\/td>24%<\/td>32%<\/td>30%<\/td>14%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
c. Faculty or instructor(s) not assigned to advise you<\/td>4,283<\/td>2.58<\/td>0.96<\/td>20%<\/td>31%<\/td>35%<\/td>14%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
d. Online advising system (degree progress report, etc.)<\/td>4,081<\/td>2.49<\/td>1.00<\/td>19%<\/td>28%<\/td>34%<\/td>18%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
e. Website, chatbot, catalog, or other published sources<\/td>3,663<\/td>2.27<\/td>0.97<\/td>13%<\/td>24%<\/td>38%<\/td>24%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f. Student services staff (learning and academic support, cultural centers, etc)<\/td>3,926<\/td>2.38<\/td>0.96<\/td>15%<\/td>27%<\/td>39%<\/td>19%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
g. Career services<\/td>3,788<\/td>2.38<\/td>0.96<\/td>15%<\/td>26%<\/td>39%<\/td>19%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
h. TRIO Programs staff<\/td>1,336<\/td>2.25<\/td>1.05<\/td>17%<\/td>19%<\/td>36%<\/td>28%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
i. Disability or accessibility services staff<\/td>1,660<\/td>2.47<\/td>1.09<\/td>23%<\/td>23%<\/td>31%<\/td>23%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
j. Success or academic coach<\/td>2,856<\/td>2.44<\/td>1.02<\/td>19%<\/td>26%<\/td>35%<\/td>21%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
k. Peer advisor or mentor<\/td>3,159<\/td>2.46<\/td>1.00<\/td>19%<\/td>26%<\/td>37%<\/td>18%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
l. Friends or other students<\/td>5,221<\/td>2.99<\/td>0.90<\/td>34%<\/td>36%<\/td>24%<\/td>5%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
m. Family members<\/td>5,125<\/td>2.89<\/td>1.00<\/td>35%<\/td>30%<\/td>25%<\/td>10%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
n. Other, please specify:<\/td>104<\/td>3.29<\/td>0.85<\/td>52%<\/td>28%<\/td>17%<\/td>3%<\/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? (5,431<\/strong> 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>5,256<\/td>97%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No<\/td>80<\/td>1%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unsure<\/td>95<\/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? (5,392 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>5,348<\/td>3.04<\/td>0.87<\/td>34%<\/td>42%<\/td>19%<\/td>4%<\/td>1%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
b. Provided prompt and accurate information<\/td>5,338<\/td>2.95<\/td>0.91<\/td>31%<\/td>40%<\/td>23%<\/td>5%<\/td>1%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
c. Provided information about learning support services (tutoring, writing center, success skills, etc.)<\/td>5,225<\/td>2.93<\/td>0.95<\/td>32%<\/td>38%<\/td>23%<\/td>6%<\/td>1%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
d. Notified you of important policies and deadlines<\/td>5,316<\/td>2.87<\/td>1.00<\/td>31%<\/td>37%<\/td>23%<\/td>7%<\/td>2%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
e. Reached out to you about your academic progress or performance<\/td>5,160<\/td>2.30<\/td>1.30<\/td>22%<\/td>25%<\/td>26%<\/td>15%<\/td>12%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f. Followed up with you regarding something they recommended<\/td>5,055<\/td>2.38<\/td>1.26<\/td>23%<\/td>26%<\/td>26%<\/td>15%<\/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? (5,272 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>5,185<\/td>2.38<\/td>0.99<\/td>17%<\/td>25%<\/td>38%<\/td>20%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
b. Actively listened to your concerns<\/td>5,101<\/td>2.84<\/td>0.89<\/td>26%<\/td>38%<\/td>29%<\/td>7%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
c. Respected your identities and cultures<\/td>4,722<\/td>3.23<\/td>0.79<\/td>42%<\/td>41%<\/td>14%<\/td>3%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
d. Cared about your overall well-being<\/td>5,118<\/td>3.05<\/td>0.86<\/td>36%<\/td>39%<\/td>21%<\/td>4%<\/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? (5,311 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>5,286<\/td>2.94<\/td>0.89<\/td>32%<\/td>36%<\/td>28%<\/td>5%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
b. How your major or expected major relates to your personal, academic, career, or future plans<\/td>5,256<\/td>2.91<\/td>0.93<\/td>31%<\/td>36%<\/td>25%<\/td>7%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
c. Special opportunities (study abroad, internship, service-learning, research, etc.)<\/td>5,086<\/td>2.60<\/td>0.97<\/td>22%<\/td>31%<\/td>34%<\/td>14%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
d. Participation in co-curricular activities (organizations or clubs, performing arts, sports, etc.)<\/td>5,028<\/td>2.48<\/td>1.00<\/td>19%<\/td>29%<\/td>34%<\/td>18%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
e. Resources for your well-being (health, counseling, financial guidance, etc.)<\/td>5,075<\/td>2.52<\/td>0.97<\/td>19%<\/td>29%<\/td>36%<\/td>15%<\/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? (5,290 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>4,446<\/td>2.41<\/td>1.19<\/td>21%<\/td>28%<\/td>30%<\/td>12%<\/td>8%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
b. Academic success<\/td>5,145<\/td>2.79<\/td>1.00<\/td>27%<\/td>38%<\/td>26%<\/td>7%<\/td>3%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
c. Career advising<\/td>4,951<\/td>2.51<\/td>1.12<\/td>22%<\/td>30%<\/td>31%<\/td>11%<\/td>6%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
d. Emotional and physical health<\/td>4,738<\/td>2.35<\/td>1.16<\/td>18%<\/td>27%<\/td>33%<\/td>14%<\/td>8%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
e. Basic needs (e.g., housing, food)<\/td>4,631<\/td>2.50<\/td>1.21<\/td>24%<\/td>30%<\/td>27%<\/td>11%<\/td>9%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f. Social support (e.g, building connections, community, and friendships)<\/td>4,915<\/td>2.52<\/td>1.15<\/td>23%<\/td>30%<\/td>30%<\/td>10%<\/td>7%<\/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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