This item set examines how much students feel they have progressed in key areas—personal growth, practical skills, and general education competencies—through their undergraduate experience. It builds on similar questions from the NSSE core survey, adding new dimensions such as creative thinking, research skills, technological proficiency, and leadership. Additionally, it includes a follow-up question asking students to assess the importance of these skills and knowledge in their post-graduation lives. 

1. How much has your experience at this institution contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following areas?Response options: Very much=4, Quite a bit=3, Some=2, Very little=1

1. Writing clearly and effectively
2. Speaking clearly and effectively
3. Thinking critically and analytically
4. Analyzing numerical and statistical information
5. Acquiring job- or work-related knowledge and skills
6. Working effectively with others
7. Developing or clarifying a personal code of values and ethics
8. Understanding people of other backgrounds (economic, racial/ethnic, political, religious, nationality, etc.)
9. Solving complex real-world problems
10. Being an informed and active citizen
11. Creative thinking and problem solving
12. Research skills
13. Technological skills
14. Leadership skills

2. How important do you think the following will be to your success after graduation?

Response options: 4=Very important, 3=Important, 2=Somewhat important, 1=Not at all important

1. Writing clearly and effectively
2. Speaking clearly and effectively
3. Thinking critically and analytically
4. Analyzing numerical and statistical information
5. Acquiring job- or work-related knowledge and skills
6. Working effectively with others
7. Developing or clarifying a personal code of values and ethics
8. Understanding people of other backgrounds (economic, racial/ethnic, political, religious, nationality, etc.)
9. Solving complex real-world problems
10. Being an informed and active citizen
11. Creative thinking and problem solving
12. Research skills
13. Technological skills
14. Leadership skills