To gain a better understanding of graduating students’ experience at JMU, students in their final semester provide insight into their perceptions and degree of satisfaction with JMU, engagement in high impact practices, including work-base learning experiences, and growth during their time at JMU.

Methodology

The Senior Insights Survey is administered online as part of the Senior Compass initiative. Students are enrolled in Senior Compass when they apply to graduate and complete the Senior Insights Survey beginning in October, for fall graduation or March, for spring/summer graduation.

Survey Instrument

See questions asked on the Senior Insights Survey.

Data Briefs

See key insights derived from the data collected. Response rate information is included in the data briefs.

Visualizations

Click on the links below to explore survey results on the following topic areas:

  • Students’ Experiences (SIS01)
    Students provide information on high impact practices, opportunities they received at JMU and mentorship.
  • Student Development (SIS02)
    Students answer questions about perceived growth and career development.
  • Satisfaction (SIS03)
    Students indicate level of satisfaction with JMU and whether they would choose JMU again.

  • Student Perceptions (SIS04)
    Students provide information about what they think of JMU and perceptions of the value of a college degree.

  • Work-Based Learning Experience (SIS05)
    Students report on work based learning experiences (WBLEs) including, types of WBLEs, types of tasks engaged in, satisfaction with experience and skills learned.

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