In order to represent the multidimensional nature of student learning and make it easier for people on or off campus to talk about student engagement and its importance to student learning, collegiate quality, and institutional improvement, NSSE developed these five National Benchmarks of Effective Educational Practice. Click below to see OSU benchmarks compared to other peer institutions and overall national benchmark results.

Level of Academic Challenge	Challenging intellectual and creative work is central to student learning and collegiate quality. Colleges and universities promote high levels of student achievement by emphasizing the importance of academic effort and setting high expectations for student performance.
Active and Collaborative Learning	Students learn more when they are intensely involved in their education and asked to think about what they are learning in different settings. Collaborating with others in solving problems or mastering difficult material prepares students for the messy, unscripted problems they will encounter daily during and after college.
Student-Faculty Interaction	Students learn firsthand how experts think about and solve practical problems by interacting with faculty members inside and outside the classroom. As a result, their teachers become role models, mentors, and guides for continuous, life-long learning.
Enriching Educational Experiences	Complementary learning opportunities in and out of classroom augment academic programs. Diversity experiences teach students valuable things about themselves and others. Technology facilitates collaboration between peers and instructors. Internships, community service, and senior capstone courses provide opportunities to integrate and apply knowledge.
Supportive Campus Environment	Students perform better and are more satisfied at colleges that are committed to their success as well as the working and social relations among different groups on campus.
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