CSEQ - The College Student Experiences Questionnaire Research Program

CSXQ: General Info

Overview

Adapted from the CSEQ, the College Student Expectations Questionnaire (CSXQ) Second Edition assesses new student goals and motivations. New students hold important expectations about how and with whom they will spend their time in college.

These expectations provide clues about how students will interact with peers and faculty members, behaviors that directly affect achievement and satisfaction with college. Institutions also have expectations for student performance. When paired with the CSEQ, which can be administered as a posttest measure toward the end of the school year, the institution can assess the degree to which student and institutional expectations are met.

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Common Uses

Information about new student expectations can help faculty and administrators enhance policies and programs for first year students.

Specifically, the CSXQ provides information on topics of interest to all colleges and universities, including new student expectations of:

The nature and frequency of interactions with faculty members.
Involvement with peers from diverse backgrounds.
Use of campus learning resources and opportunities.
Satisfaction with college.
The nature of college learning environments.

Results from the CSXQ can be used to inform:

Institutional research, evaluation, and assessment of the student experience.

Enrollment management, student recruitment and retention initiatives.

Faculty development, advising and academic support services.

First year experience programs.

Orientation, residence life, and student activities.