Luther College seniors were much more likely than seniors at either of the two comparison groups shown below to study abroad and complete a culminating senior experience (senior project or thesis).
"Which of the following have you done (during your time at) this institution?"
College activity | Luther College | Regional Privates* | Regional Publics** |
---|---|---|---|
Engage in a practicum, internship, or other field experience | 72% | 74% | 65% |
Conduct collaborative research with faculty | 48% | 39% | 34% |
Study abroad | 72% | 39% | 25% |
Participate in a learning community | 30% | 33% | 29% |
Culminating senior experience | 94% | 74% | 46% |
"How much has your experience at this institution contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following areas?"
Area of growth | Luther College | Regional Privates* | Regional Publics** |
---|---|---|---|
Work-related skills | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.0 |
Critical thinking | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 |
Effective writing | 3.3 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
Effective speaking | 3.1 | 3.2 | 2.8 |
Quantitative analysis | 2.8 | 2.8 | 3.0 |
Developing ethics/values | 3.0 | 3.1 | 2.7 |
Working with others | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.1 |
4 = Very much, 3 = Quite a bit, 2 = Some, 1 = Very little.
* Regional Privates: Augsburg College, Augustana University (S.D), Buena Vista University, Central College, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, Concordia College at Moorhead, Drake University, Loras College, and Wartburg College.
** Regional Publics: Iowa State University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Northern Iowa, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Source: 2017 National Survey of Student Engagement