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Report Title | Brief Description | Sponsoring Department | Summary Report | Completed |
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ATC T Camp 2020 | The purpose of this assessment was to understand the experience of students who participated in T Camp. T Camp, sponsored by Aggie Transition Camps (ATC), is an extended (three-day) optional orientation camp for students who previously attended another institution and are transferring to Texas A&M University. Due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings, this fall two sessions of T Camp were held virtually; session one was held August 3 through August 5, and session two was held August 7 through August 9. One survey was sent to co-chairs, counselors, and teamers a few weeks into the semester, and T Camp participants (campers) were sent a different survey to measure their camp experience. The attached report summarizes the results of both surveys, with corresponding recommendations based on the results. | Student Organization | T-Camp_2020_Summary_Report.pdf | 12/18/2020 |
ATC T-Camp 2023 Counselor/Teamer/Cochair & Camper Surveys | The purpose of this assessment was to understand the experiences of students who participated in T-Camp, sponsored by Aggie Transition Camps (ATC). T-Camp is an extended (three-day) optional orientation camp for students who are transferring to Texas A&M University. There was one session held from August 9th through August 11th. A few weeks into the semester, survey evaluations were sent to co-chairs, counselors, and teamers, and another survey was sent to participants (campers) to assess their camp experiences. The attached report summarizes the results of both surveys and provides recommendations based on those results | Student Organization | T-Camp-2023-Summary-Report.pdf | 11/08/2023 |
Fish Camp 2019 Participant Evaluation | According to its website (http://fishcamp.tamu.edu/), Fish Camp “welcomes the freshmen class to Texas A&M each year with the purpose of giving them an opportunity to have fun, make friends, and learn more about life at Texas A&M.” Furthermore, Fish Camp “is led by A&M students who are passionate about making the first year of college a success for freshmen!” This year, seven sessions ran from July 27th through August 17th, 2019. Fish Camp wanted to understand the participants’ camp experience and how Fish Camp affected, if at all, the start of the fall semester for those who attended. Fish Camp has worked with Student Life Studies to assess participants’ camp experience since 2000. | Student Organization | Summary-Report-Fish-Camp-2019-Participant-Survey.pdf | 01/15/2020 |
Grad Camp 2020 | Graduate and Professional Student Council (GPSC) sponsored two virtual sessions of Grad Camp held on August 11th and 12th. GPSC has worked with Student Life Studies since 2001 to assess the experience of counselors and the campers who attend Grad Camp. Both groups of students were sent surveys after attending the virtual camp to obtain feedback about their camp experiences. | Student Organization | Grad-Camp-Survey-2020-Summary-Report-sff2.pdf | 10/09/2020 |
Graduate & Professional Student Government Grad Camp Fall 2021 | Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) sponsored one virtual session and one in-person session of Grad Camp held on August 18th and August 25th, 2021. GPSG worked with Student Life Studies since 2001 to assess the experiences of counselors and the campers who attend Grad Camp. The students were sent surveys after attending the camps to obtain feedback about their camp experiences; the report summarizes the results of those surveys and recommendations based on those results for improving the student experience with Grad Camp. | Student Organization | Grad-Camp-Survey-2021-Summary-Report.pdf | 11/18/2021 |
Graduate and Professional Student Government International Graduate Student Assessment 2022 | The Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) wanted to assess the experience of international graduate and professional students at Texas A&M to identify areas in which GPSG could help improve their student experience and quality of life at Texas A&M. More specifically, GPSG wanted to understand international graduate students’ experiences as they encounter processes unique to international students, like the I-20 processes, using the Terra Dotta system, and processes in applying and participating in Optional Practical Training (OPT). GPSG leadership contacted Student Life Studies (SLS) in the fall of 2021 to assist them in creating and distributing the survey to international graduate students attending Texas A&M University in spring 2022; this is the second time SLS has assisted GPSG with this assessment. The following report summarizes those results. | Student Organization | 2022-International-Graduate-Student-Assessment-GPSG-summary-report.pdf | 04/19/2022 |
International Graduate Student Assessment - Spring 2023 | The Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) wanted to assess the experiences of international graduate and professional students at Texas A&M to identify areas in which GPSG could work with International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) to improve international graduate students’ experience. More specifically, GPSG wanted to understand international graduate students’ experiences as they encounter processes unique to international students, like the I-20 processes, using the Terra Dotta system, and processes in applying and participating in Optional Practical Training (OPT). GPSG leadership contacted Student Affairs Planning, Assessment & Research (SAPAR) in the fall of 2022 to assist them in creating and distributing the survey to international graduate students attending Texas A&M University in the spring of 2023; this is the third time SAPAR assisted GPSG with this assessment. | Student Organization | Summary-Report-GPSG-International-Grad-Student-Spring-2023.pdf | 05/10/2023 |
International Graduate Student Assessment 2020-2021 | The Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) wanted to assess the experience of international graduate students at Texas A&M to identify areas in which GPSG can help improve their student experience and quality of life at Texas A&M. More specifically GPSG wanted to understand international graduate students’ experiences as they encounter processes unique to international students, like the I-20 processes, using the Terra Dotta system, and processes in applying and participating in Optional Practical Training (OPT). GPSG leadership contacted Student Life Studies in the fall of 2020 to assist them in creating and distributing the survey to international graduate students attending Texas A&M University (College Station) in spring 2021. The report summarizes the results of that survey and recommendations to improve the experience of International Graduate Students. | Student Organization | International-Graduate-Student-Assessment-GPSG-summary-report.pdf | 05/19/2021 |
SGA - University President Search Feedback | The Student Government Association (SGA) wanted to gather feedback from the Texas A&M University student body and student organization leaders to understand what students would like to see in the next university president. The survey focused on the importance of the new president demonstrating Texas A&M University’s Core Values, top issues for a new president to address, and characteristics students would like to see in the new president. SGA worked with campus partners in developing survey questions and worked with Student Affairs Planning, Assessment & Research to administer the survey. Student Government Association has worked with Student Affairs Planning, Assessment & Research in the past; however, this was the first time for this assessment focus as it related to students’ feedback on the university presidential search. | Student Organization | Summary-Report-SGA-Presidential-Search-Feedback.pdf | 11/17/2023 |
SGA Academic Affairs Future Initiatives | The Student Government Association (SGA) Academic Affairs Committee wanted to gather feedback from the Texas A&M University student body to gain insight into what issues or initiatives were essential to the student body and how their committee could better meet the needs of the students at Texas A&M. The survey focused on academic resources, additional costs students incur for classes they take, professors, and classroom management system. Student Government Association has worked with Student Affairs Planning, Assessment & Research (SAPAR) on numerous projects in the past; however, this was the first time for this assessment focus. | Student Organization | Summary-Report-Academic-Affairs.pdf | 04/05/2024 |
SGA Diversity and Inclusion Committee Student Feedback | The Student Government Association (SGA) Diversity and Inclusion Committee wanted to gather feedback from the Texas A&M University student body to gain insight into what issues or initiatives were essential to the student body and how their committee could better meet the needs of the students at Texas A&M. The survey focused on potential issues students could be facing in the current environment regarding diversity and inclusion and how it impacts students’ success at Texas A&M. Student Government Association has worked with Student Affairs Planning, Assessment & Research (SAPAR) on numerous projects in the past; however, this was the first time for this assessment focus. | Student Organization | Summary-Report-Diversity-Inclusion.pdf | 04/05/2024 |
SGA Diversity Commission Student Feedback on Student Success | The Student Government Association (SGA) Diversity Commission wanted to gather feedback from the Texas A&M University student body to gain insight into what issues or initiatives were essential to the student body and how their organization could better meet the needs of the students at Texas A&M. The survey focused on student success within the context of students’ colleges or schools. Student Government Association has worked with Student Affairs Planning, Assessment & Research (SAPAR) on numerous projects in the past; however, this was the first time for this assessment focus. | Student Organization | Summary-Report-Diversity-Commission.pdf | 04/05/2024 |
SGA End of Fall 2020 Student Assessment | The Student Government Association (SGA) wanted to gather feedback from the Texas A&M University student body to understand students’ experiences during the fall 2020 semester and help advocate on behalf of students for the spring 2021 semester. The survey focused on academics, student life, and student involvement. SGA worked with campus partners in developing survey questions and worked with Student Life Studies to administer the survey. Student Government Association has worked with Student Life Studies in the past; however, this was the first time for this assessment focus as it related to students’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. | Student Organization | Summary-Report-SGA-End-of-Semester.pdf | 02/22/2021 |
SGA Latinx Center Needs Assessment Student Survey Fall 2022 | The Student Government Association (SGA) Latino/x Center Research task force wanted to collect input | Student Organization | SGA-LatinX-Center-Student-Survey-Summary-Report.pdf | 05/11/2023 |
Student Research Week - Spring 2023 | Student Research Week (SRW) is a four-day competition coordinated by the Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG). Students can share their research conducted at Texas A&M either through oral presentations or poster sessions. This year, Student Research Week was held March 20-24, 2023. The Graduate and Professional Student Government wanted to assess the experiences of the competitors, judges, and volunteers regarding their participation in Student Research Week 2023. This is the 16th time Student Affairs Strategic Planning has assisted GPSG in assessing some aspect of SRW since 2006. | Student Organization | Summary-Report-Student-Research-Week-2023.pdf | 07/07/2023 |
Report Title | Brief Description | Sponsoring Department | Summary Report | Completed |