In partnering with CliftonStrengths for Students, NC State’s Common Experience strives to help each first-year student engage their talents in a new way. According to Gallup, the CliftonStrengths assessment is a Web-based assessment of normal personality from the perspective of Positive Psychology. It is the first instrument of this type developed expressly for the Internet.
Over a secure connection, the CliftonStrengths assessment presents 177 items to you. Each item consists of a pair of potential self-descriptors, such as “I read instructions carefully” versus “I like to jump right into things.”
Review the information below to learn more available resources, opportunities for training on using this with your students and taking the CliftonStrengths for Students assessment (if you have not already done so).
Students are strongly encouraged to complete the assessment by Friday, August 28 in order to take advantage of various opportunities this fall. You can review the student page for more information and frequently asked questions.
Resources & Trainings
Below you will find resources and trainings available to faculty staff to support your work with first-year students and the Common Experience.
Below you will find trainings for CliftonStrengths at NC State that are currently scheduled; however, additional training opportunities and experiences will be available as the academic year progresses.
The initial offerings will focus on an introduction to CliftonStrengths, as well as how to incorporate CliftonStrengths into your curriculum. It is recommended that you complete the Introduction to CliftonStrengths prior to Incorporating CliftonStrengths into Curriculum if you do not have a foundational knowledge or experience with CliftonStrengths.
This session will provide an introduction to CliftonStrengths that will focus on what “strengths” are, the language of CliftonStrengths, and cover the various ways in which “strengths” help us navigate our lives.
- August 3 (Monday) from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- August 5 (Wednesday) from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- August 10 (Monday) from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- August 12 (Wednesday) from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- August 14 (Friday) from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- August 17 (Monday) from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- August 19 (Wednesday) from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
This session will provide a deeper dive into CliftonStrengths and how to weave CliftonStrengths into your curriculum.
- August 4 (Tuesday) from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- August 7 (Friday) from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- August 11 (Tuesday) from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- August 14 (Friday) from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- August 18 (Tuesday) from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- August 21 (Friday) from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
The following resources may take you to websites external to NC State.
- Video: Discovering and Using Our Strengths (Part 1)
- Video: Discovering and Using Our Strengths (Part 2)
- Video: CliftonStrengths YouTube Channel
- Article: The Principles of Strengths Based Education
- Article: Steps For A Successful Clifton Strengths For Students Initiative
- Article: Building a Strengths-Based Campus to Support Student Retention
- Article: Using a Strengths-Based Approach to Retain College Students
Google Groups & Moodle Project
For additional resources and to stay up-to-date on CliftonStrengths at NC State, a Google Group and Moodle site have been created to assist!
- To be added to the Strengths Champions Google Group, please email Adam Culley at alculley@ncsu.edu.
- For access to the CliftonStrengths Moodle project, please contact Leigh Shamblin at lsbrown2@ncsu.edu.
Taking CliftonStrengths
Available on a first come, first served basis, faculty and staff have the opportunity to complete the CliftonStrengths assessment at no charge through NC State. Please note, there are a limited number of assessments available to faculty and staff. Additionally, if you have completed CliftonStrengths, you can connect your account to NC State.
Please see below for instructions on taking the assessment or connecting your CliftonStrengths account to NC State.
Please follow the instructions below to access and complete the CliftonStrengths for Students assessment through NC State.
If you have NEVER taken the assessment before:
- Visit the NC State Strengths portal at https://ncsu.gallup.com
- Click New Account below the Register heading (on left side of page).
- On the Registration page, type your information in the available fields, you must use your NC STATE EMAIL ADDRESS
- Select the “I have read and agree …” box, and then click Create Account.
- Validate your registration. You will receive an email to your NC State email address confirming your registration. Click the link in the email message to complete your registration.
- Once validated, you can log in to the NC State Strengths site using your username and password and take the assessment.
If you HAVE taken the assessment before:
If you have taken the assessment before, you can link your previous CliftonStrengths account/Top 5 to NC State by completing the steps below. If you have not taken the assessment within the past two (2) years, we recommend taking the assessment again (instructions above)!
- Visit the NC State Strengths portal at https://ncsu.gallup.com
- Click Link Existing Gallup Account and follow the instructions provided.
- Below the Login page’s Login heading, type your username and password in the available fields, and then click Login.
- NOTE: If you cannot access your account, click the Forgot username/password link and follow the instructions on the Account Assistance page.
Still Have Questions?
If you questions related to the CliftonStrengths for Students assessment or the Common Experience, please contact New Student Programs at new-students@ncsu.edu or 919.515.1234 for assistance.