Assessing Student Motivation at Mid-Year
A white paper that examines the value of mid-year student assessments
The first term of college is a transformational experience that can swing either positively or negatively. Given the tremendous growth and adjustment that occurs during the first term, it’s not surprising that students’ attitudes and motivations can shift dramatically over the course of a few months.
To stay up to date on students’ perceptions, this white paper advocates the use of mid-year student assessments. Specifically, the paper discusses Noel-Levitz’s Mid-Year Student Assessment™ as a point of reference for capturing student data. With a mid-year student assessment, you can:
- Obtain current information on each student’s enrollment plans for next year, and act upon that information while they’re still enrolled.
- Capture mid-year insights into individual student’s motivations, strengths, and challenges.
- Gain early insight on each student’s level of satisfaction with key educational experiences.
- Prevent premature departures by acting on potential risks indicated in students’ motivation and satisfaction scores and by getting students connected to the services they want and need during the second term.
