Using BCSSE Dashboards
All the information need to administer the survey, download your data, and view/download results are done through the BCSSE dashboards. For new users, after you register for BCSSE, you receive an email to activate your dashboard account. If your school is already registered, buy you need to access to the dashboards, then complete the our Contact Request Form. If approved, you will receive an email activate your dashboard account.
Tutorials about using the BCSSE dashboards:
You are also welcome to explore the BCSSE demonstration dashboards.
How BCSSE is Administered
BCSSE targets three distinct groups of entering students: 1) first-year students who are recent high school graduates, 2) transfer students, and 3) older students who have no prior experience in higher education. BCSSE is administered locally and is available online for summer/fall administration. Institutions generally administer BCSSE during orientation or welcome week, or in the first two weeks of the fall term—depending on academic calendar and assessment needs. An online-only winter administration is also available.
Institutions also have the option to append up to 3 student-specific grouping variables that will be included with each student response. You can use these grouping variables to add major, advisor, first generation status, and other student-specific information to each student response. Email bcsse@iu.edu for more details.
Administering BCSSE involves active collaboration between BCSSE staff and institutional participants. We will be glad to discuss with you any questions you have about your BCSSE administration. Email us at: bcsse@iu.edu
The timeline below approximates the general activities for BCSSE administration.
