Colleges and universities should consider students' personal growth as a core function of higher education, beyond traditional metrics. Harvard University is launching the Flourishing Data Collaborative survey to assess students' reflections on their experiences and identify areas for improvement. This assessment aims to enhance institutional focus on student flourishing and development. Tyler Wanderweele emphasizes that measuring growth can positively influence discussions, policies, and institutional priorities to promote a thriving student environment. The assessment will complement existing measures such as job placement and retention rates but will not replace them.
"I really do believe that what we measure shapes what we discuss, what we aim for, what policies are put in place to achieve those aims."
"The Flourishing Data Collaborative survey asks students to reflect on their college experience and provide their home institution with feedback as to what's working and what needs additional intervention to affect student thriving."
"Researchers created the survey in part to encourage colleges and universities to consider flourishing and student development a core function of the institution."
"The assessment is not designed as a replacement for other measures of student success, including job placement or retention rates."
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