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Survey shows FSC students 
actively involved in campus life

LAKELAND, Fla. (Oct. 9, 2003) - Florida Southern College joined 437 other colleges and universities in the United States to participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) this past spring. Survey results from 2001-2002 data indicate FSC students were more actively involved than students at peer institutions both in the classroom and within the community. 

Seventy-five percent of students participated in volunteer work, giving back more than $370,500 (based on minimum wage) to the community in volunteer services. Students also took part in more campus events and activities, including lectures, cultural events, sports, Greek life, and other organizations. Classroom participation also ranked high, with freshman students presenting in class frequently and seniors leading discussions, making presentations, or working with others in the learning experience. 

"We were very pleased when the results came back," Susan Conner, vice president for academic affairs said. "Our student/faculty ratio of about 12:1 provides the right environment, and we have a strong commitment to the active engagement of faculty and students in shared learning experiences."

The NSSE is designed to obtain information from colleges and universities nationwide about student participation in college programs and activities. The results provide an estimate of how undergraduates spend their time and what they gain from attending college.

About Florida Southern College
Florida Southern is a four-year, private, co-educational liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The college offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and a master of business administration degree accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Located in Lakeland, Fla., the college is home to the largest, single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world.

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