The NSLLP is the only annual, national outcome assessment of living-learning programs. The following are distinguishing features of the study that can make it valuable for your school:

High-Quality Research Instrument

• The questionnaire design and methodology are evidence-based and rigorous
• It produces psychometrically sound and defensible data

Focus on Outcomes

• The NSLLP is rooted in Astin’s widely used IEO model
• It offers a detailed analysis of the issues surrounding outcomes—as opposed to generating simply descriptive information
• The study distinguishes the relative contribution of inputs and environments, revealing the extent of your LLPs’ roles in fostering desired outcomes

Completely Web-based Format

• This approach minimizes the administrative burden of fielding NSLLP
• It conforms with best-practice guidelines for surveying students
• The online format affords students the luxury of taking the survey at any time or place that is convenient to them—or to leave the survey at any point and resume it from their last completed answer

Other Factors

• The NSLLP offers excellent value, providing the opportunity for multi-year participation to assess student outcomes over time
• It collects broad, substantive information about student involvement in their college environment, providing data beyond the scope of LLP assessment
• The optional custom questions allows the NSLLP to precisely address your unique needs