Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement (BCSSE)
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What Do First-Year Students Know and Expect?
BCSSE offers insight into Missouri State University's incoming students' academic experiences, expectations for college, and plans for college engagement, helping the university make informed decisions that support student success.
University BCSSE Report
The full BCSSE Report summarizes responses from incoming students regarding their academic experiences, educational expectations, and anticipated engagement in college. The report provides a broad view of student perspectives that can inform institutional planning, assessment, and student success initiatives.
An Advising Profile of New Students at Missouri State University
An advising report is available based on responses from first-year students who participated in BCSSE during SOAR. The Student Advising Report is an individualized report designed to help advisors understandhow student expectations about college activities and learning might affect their actual first-year experiences.
Accessing the Advising Reports
Advisors can access the BCSSE Advising Benchmark Report on an advisee's Insights tab.
Using the Reports
The guide describes and explains the importance of seven critical areas related to expectations, commitment, engagement and preparation.
Advisors have compiled and shared a list of questions to help guide conversations with students as they review BCSSE Advising Reports.