19. Please
rate the customer service skills of the following financial aid staff. (Scale:
4="Excellent," 3="Good," 2="Fair," 1="Poor.")
a. Reception staff |
b. Phone staff |
c. Advisor staff |
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND PERSONAL GROWTH |
20. To what extent do you think your
college education contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development
in each of the following areas? (Scale: 4="Very Much," 3="Somewhat,"
2="Very Little," 1="Not At All.") |
Writing skills |
Speaking skills |
Listening skills |
Comprehension skills (understanding written information) |
Using mathematics skills |
Applying scientific methods of inquiry |
Enhancing analytic skills |
Developing computer skills |
Developing a tolerance to divergent views |
Understanding of diverse cultures and values |
Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles |
Exercising public responsibility and community service |
Appreciating racial equity |
Appreciating gender equity |
Advancing your appreciation of the arts |
Understanding issues and problems facing the world |
Understanding the present as it relates to historical
events/process |
Understanding how science and technology influence everyday
life |
Ability to critically analyze ideas and information |
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds |
Ability to lead or guide others |
Ability to function as part of a team |
Ability to plan and carry out projects independently |
Valuing learning as a lifelong process |
Commitment to personal health and fitness |
Taking responsibility for your own behavior |
Self-confidence |
Sense of personal identity |
Independence and self-reliance |
Potential for success |
Coping with change |
Ability to handle stress |
Personal growth |
Time management |
Self-discipline |
CAMPUS CLIMATE (Survey items 21-23) |
21. How would you assess
the campus climate for the following groups of students? (Scale:
5="Strongly Supportive," 4="Mildly Supportive," 3="Neutral," 2="Mildly Unsupportive,"
1="Strongly Unsupportive.")
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STUDENT GROUP: |
Women |
Men |
African Americans |
Other ethnic minorities |
International students |
Disabled students |
Gay and lesbian students |
Indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements, using the following rating
scale: agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, disagree strongly
22. NC State is committed
to helping minority students succeed. |
23. NC State has visible
leadership from the Chancellor and other administrators to foster diversity
on campus. |
EMPLOYMENT AND INVOLVEMENT WHILE AT NC STATE
(Survey items 24-30) |
24. Please denote which of the following
school-related groups (clubs, organizations, programs) you have been involved
with at NC State by marking the bubble beside the category.
Academic (Honors Program, etc.) |
Organizations/Clubs related to your major |
Honor/Service/Professional fraternity/sorority |
Residence Hall Council, IRC |
Social Fraternity/Sorority |
Intramural/Recreational sports, Club Teams |
Varsity Athletic Teams |
Student Government |
Student Judicial Board |
Union Activities Board groups, Student Media |
Visual/Performing Arts/Music groups |
Minority student groups |
Religious/Political/Issue groups |
Other groups |
If you were employed at any time while at NC State, please answer questions
25-27. If not, skip to question 28.
25.
If you worked during this academic year while at NC State, on average how many
hours per week did you work?
Less than 5 hours per week
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20-24 hours per week
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5-9 hours per week |
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25-29 hours per week |
10-14 hours per week |
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30-34 hours per week |
15-19 hours per week |
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35 or more hours per week |
26. If you worked during this academic
year while at NC State, was your job related to your academic major?
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Directly related (Skip to question 28.) |
Somewhat related (Skip to question 28.) |
Not related (Go to question 27.) |
27. If your answer to question 26
was "not related," was this by choice?
28. Did your major include a co-op,
internship, practicum, student teaching, or other field experience?
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Yes |
No (Skip to question 31.) |
29. How would you evaluate this
experience in terms of its contribution to your personal and professional growth?
30. Have you received a job offer
from one of these employers?
YOUR CONCLUSIONS (Survey items 31-43) |
31. What
is your primary goal or objective for attending NC State? (Fill in the ONE most
appropriate bubble.)
To obtain a bachelors degree or certificate only |
To obtain a bachelor's degree as preparation
for graduate or professional school |
To obtain a bachelor's degree as preparation for a new career or profession |
To improve knowledge, technical skills,
and/or competencies required for my current profession |
To take courses for personal interest |
Other (please specify) |
32. Assuming you graduate at the end
of this semester, to what extent will you have accomplished your primary goal
or objective for attending NC State?
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Fully accomplished
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Partially accomplished
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Not accomplished
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33. How well do you feel NC State
met your needs in the following three areas?(Scale: 4="Very Well," 3="Adequately,"
2="Somewhat Adequately," 1="Poorly.")
Intellectual growth |
Career training |
Personal growth |
34. Please indicate the best description
of your plans following graduation by filling in the one most appropriate
bubble.
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- I don't know yet.
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- I will take more undergraduate courses.
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- I have accepted a job.
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- I am still seeking employment.
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- I plan to continue in my current position.
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- I am not currently seeking employment and do not plan to attend
school next year.
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- I will be going to a graduate or professional school full-time next
year.
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- I am entering the military service.
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- I will be going to a graduate or professional school part-time next
year and working part time.
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- Other (please specify.)
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35. If you are earning your degree
through an off-campus degree program, how likely is it that you would have
obtained this degree on a UNC campus had the off-campus program not been available?
If you are earning your degree on-campus, skip to question 26.
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Very likely |
Probably |
Probably not |
Not likely |
36. All things considered, how would
you characterize the intellectual environment on this campus?
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Very strong |
Strong |
Weak |
Very weak |
37. All things considered, how would
you evaluate the quality of instruction...
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a. in your major? |
Excellent |
Good |
Fair |
Poor |
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b. overall? |
Excellent |
Good |
Fair |
Poor |
38. All things considered, how would you
evaluate the overall education that you are receiving at this institution?
39. Would you recommend this institution
to a friend considering college?
40. If you could start over again...
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a. would you still choose
to attend NC State? |
Yes |
No |
Not sure |
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b. would you still choose the same major field
of study? |
Yes |
No |
Not sure |
41. Occasionally we like to recontact survey respondents to ask a few follow-up
questions. Would it be okay for us to contact you in the future if we would
like more information about your responses to this survey?
42a. What is the most important thing NC State could do to improve the quality
of undergraduate experience here?
42b. What is the next most important thing NC State could do to improve
the quality of undergraduate experience here?
43. Please use the space below to share any general comments you have about
your experiences at NC State or to tell us why you were particularly satisfied/dissatisfied
with any aspect of your education at NC State.
For more information on the 2001-2002 Graduating Senior Survey contact:
Dr. Nancy Whelchel, Associate Director for Survey Research
Office of Institutional Planning and Research
Box 7002
NCSU
Phone: (919) 515-4184
Email: Nancy_Whelchel@ncsu.edu
Posted: September, 2002
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