North Carolina State University
And UNC-General Administration
Academic Year 2002-2003 Student Surveys
and NC State Spring 2003 Alumni Survey:
Summary of Question Items

 

Information on Table Layout:
*fy02 = Fall 2002 First Year Student Survey
  gss03 = Academic Year 2002-2003 Graduating Senior Survey
  alum03 = Spring 2003 Survey of 1994-1996 Baccalaureate Alumni
*UNC-GA required items are blocked in grey.
*Numbers reported represent the survey question number.
*Differences in question wording are noted when relevant.


Question Categories:
Student Demographic Information Campus Climate
Financing the Undergraduate Experience Quality of Instruction
NC State Education Plans Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development and Goals
Post Graduation Plans General Education Preperation
Employment While at NC State Academic Support Services (Help Outside the Classroom)
Interests and Involvement Non-Academic Student Services
Application Process Post-Baccalaureate Education
Overall Assessment of Educational Experience Post-Baccalaureate Employment
Learning with Technology Alumni Services

 

 

 

Student Demographic Information

fy02

gss03

alum03

 

Parental Education:

 

 

 

 

 

Father/Male guardian

23

 

 

 

 

Mother/Female guardian

23

 

 

 

Religious Preference

21

 

 

 

Own a computer

24

 

 

 

Connection to the Internet

25

 

 

 

Parent/Guardian's Income

28

 

 

 

Disabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Legally Blind

20_1

 

 

 

 

Mobility Impairment

20_2

 

 

 

 

Traumatic Head Injury

20_3

 

 

 

 

Hard of Hearing/Deaf

20_4

 

 

 

 

Learning Disability/ADD

20_5

 

 

 

 

Psychological

20_6

 

 

 

 

Other Disability

20_7

 

 

 

Number in household

29

 

 

 

Number of other dependents in college

30

 

 

 

Area lived in during high school

31

 

 

 

Number of colleges applied to

1

 

 

 

Preparation by high school

10

 

 

 

Preparation by self

11

 

 

Question Categories

 

 

Financing the Undergraduate Experience

fy02

gss03

alum03

 

University financial aid process

9

 

 

 

Receiving financial aid

26

17

 

 

Types of aid:

 

 

 

 

 

Academic aid

27_1

 

 

 

 

Financial need aid

27_2

 

 

 

 

Athletic-based aid

27_3

 

 

 

 

Other (dance, music, etc.) aid

27_4

 

 

 

 

Other aid

27_5

 

 

 

Satisfaction with financial aid package

 

18

 

 

Customer service skills of the following financial aid staff:

 

 

 

 

 

Reception staff

 

19a

 

 

 

Phone staff

 

19b

 

 

 

Advisor staff

 

19c

 

Question Categories

 

 

NC State Education Plans

fy02

gss03

alum03

 

Certainty of major

12

 

 

 

Highest level of education planned

14

 

 

 

Intended time to complete degree

15

 

 

 

First semester course load

16

 

 

 

Reasons for less than 15 hrs. first semester

17

 

 

Question Categories

 

 

Post Graduation Plans

fy02

gss03

alum03

 

Post-graduation employment

33

 

 

 

Plans following graduation

 

49

 

Question Categories

 

 

Employment While at NC State

fy02

gss03

alum03

 

First semester employment

32

 

 

  Academic year employment  
30
 

 

Hours worked per week on-campus

 

32a

 

  Hours worked per week off-campus  
32b
 

 

On-campus job related to academic major/ by choice

 

31a

 

 

Off-campus job related to academic major/ by choice

 

31b

 

 

Internship

 

 

54_3

 

Summer employment or part-time job in major

 

 

54_4

 

Did not participate in work-related experiences

 

 

54_5

 

Work-related experience helpful in securing present employment

 

 

55

 

Co-op/internship/practicum/field experience in major

 

27

 

 

Field exp. contribution to personal/prof. growth

 

28

 

  Participate in research with NCSU faculty  
25
54_2
  Research exp. contribution to personal/prof. growth  
26
 

 

Job offer from employer at field exp.

 

29

 

Question Categories

 

 

Interests and Involvement

fy02

gss03

alum03

 

Interests and Involvement:

 

 

 

 

Note: First Year and Transfer: Interest in activity; Senior and Alumni: Involvement in activity

 

 

 

 

 

Student Government

22_1

24_8

 

 

 

Social Fraternity/Sorority

22_3

24_5

 

 

 

Volunteer Services

22_4

 

 

 

 

Co-op (Cooperative Education) program

22_5

 

54_1

 

 

Student Leadership Development Program

22_6

 

 

 

 

Student Judicial Board

22_7

24_9

 

 

 

Music

22_8

 

 

 

 

Fitness

22_9

 

 

 

 

Indoor Recreation

22_10

 

 

 

 

Intramurals

22_11

 

 

 

 

Club Sports

22_12

 

 

 

 

Informal Recreation

22_13

 

 

 

 

Intramural/Recreational sports, Club Teams

 

24_6

 

 

 

Outdoor Adventures

22_14

 

 

 

 

Healthy lifestyle issues

22_15

 

 

 

 

Student Dance Companies

22_16

 

 

 

 

ROTC

22_17

 

 

 

 

Study Abroad/National Student Exchange

22_18

 

 

 

 

Union Activities Board programs/activities

22_19

 

 

 

 

Union Activities Board groups, Student Media

 

24_10

 

 

 

Student Publications/Media

22_2

 

 

 

 

Residence Hall Councils

22_20

24_4

 

 

 

The Crafts Center programs/classes

22_21

 

 

 

 

Theater participation as audience

22_22

 

 

 

 

Theater participation as artist

22_23

 

 

 

 

Visual/Performing Arts/Music groups

 

24_11

 

 

 

Attending art exhibitions

22_24

 

 

 

 

Selecting Performing Arts attractions

22_25

 

 

 

 

Planning programs and services for children and families

22_26

 

 

 

 

Gender issues

22_27

 

 

 

 

Academic group

 

24_1

 

 

 

Organizations/Clubs related to your major

 

24_2

 

 

 

Honor/Service/Professional fraternity/sorority

 

24_3

 

 

 

Varsity Athletic Teams

 

24_7

 

 

 

Minority student groups

 

24_12

 

 

 

Religious/Political/Issue groups

 

24_13

 

 

 

Other groups

 

24_14

 

 

 

Research

 

 

46b

 

Musical Instruments Played:

 

 

 

 

 

Violin/Viola

19_1

 

 

 

 

Cello/Double Bass

19_2

 

 

 

 

Flute/Piccolo

19_3

 

 

 

 

Oboe/Bassoon

19_4

 

 

 

 

Clarinet/Saxophone

19_5

 

 

 

 

French Horn/Trumpet/Cornet

19_6

 

 

 

 

Trombone/Baritone/Euphonium/Tuba

19_7

 

 

 

 

Tympani/Mallet/Percussion

19_8

 

 

 

 

Bagpipes

19_9

 

 

Question Categories

 

 

Application Process

fy02

gss03

alum03

 

Factors in decision:

 

 

 

 

 

Academic reputation

5_1

 

 

 

 

Cost

5_2

 

 

 

 

Location

5_3

 

 

 

 

Size

5_4

 

 

 

 

Availability of program

5_5

 

 

 

 

Recommended

5_6

 

 

 

 

Number of hours transferred

5_7

 

 

 

 

Level of suport for intended major

5_8

 

 

 

 

Facilities and resources

5_9

 

 

 

 

Scholarships/financial aid

5_10

 

 

 

 

Campus visit

5_11

 

 

 

 

Contact with current student

5_12

 

 

 

 

Contact with faculty or staff

5_13

 

 

 

 

Contact with a graduate

5_14

 

 

 

 

Letter from someone other than Admissions

5_15

 

 

 

 

Attendance at a College Fair

5_16

 

 

 

 

Publications from NC State

5_17

 

 

 

 

Extracurricular opportunities

5_18

 

 

 

 

FYC

5_19

 

 

 

 

Other

5_20

 

 

 

Most influential factor in decision to attend

6

 

 

 

Admissions Process:

 

 

 

 

 

University admissions process

7

 

 

 

 

Departmental admissions process

8

 

 

 

University contacts:

 

 

 

 

 

Call from faculty or staff

2_1

 

 

 

 

Call from student

2_2

 

 

 

 

Call from graduate

2_3

 

 

 

 

Letter from outside Admissions

3

 

 

Question Categories

 

 

Overall Assessment of Educational Experience

fy02

gss03

alum03

 

Intellectual environment on campus

 

45

 

  Taken longer than 4 yrs to graduate  
36
 
    Wanted/advised lighter courseload  
37a
 
    Couldn't get classes needed  
37b
 
    Changed majors  
37c
 
    Lost credit when transferred  
37d
 
    Co-op/intern/practicum/teach/etc.  
37e
 
    Financial reasons  
37f
 
    Personal reasons  
37g
 
    Other reasons  
37h
 

 

Would still choose to attend NC State

 

48a

 

 

Would still choose same major

 

48b

 

 

Would recommend this institution to a friend

 

47

 

  Ever consider withdrawal/transfer from NCSU  
38
 

 

NC State meeting needs for:

 

 

 

 

 

Intellectual growth

 

44a

 

 

 

Career training

 

44b

 

 

 

Personal growth

 

44c

 

 

Primary goal/objective for attending NC State

13

34

 

 

Extent of accomplishing goal/objective

 

35

 

 

 

Overall education receiving at NC State

 

46c

 

Question Categories

 

 

Learning with Technology

fy02

gss03

alum03

 

Jr/Sr yr courses that used a Learning Management System (LMS)

 

40

 

 

Didn't take more courses that used LMS:

 

 

 

 

 

Don't know about LMS

 

41a

 

 

 

Didn't know how to enroll

 

41b

 

 

 

Needed/wanted courses didn't use LMS

 

41c

 

 

 

Not comfortable using tchnology

 

41d

 

 

 

Not best way for me to learn

 

41e

 

 

 

LMS courses harder

 

41f

 

 

 

Instructors don't use effectively

 

41g

 

 

Took courses that used LMS:

 

 

 

 

 

Needed/wanted courses used LMS

 

42a

 

 

 

Comfortable using technology

 

42b

 

 

 

Good way for me to learn

 

42c

 

 

 

LMS courses easier

 

42d

 

 

 

Instructors use effectively

 

42e

 

    Easy access to course material  
42f
 
  *Note: Responses to both the number of Jr/Sr courses that used method and effect of method on learning      
  Static e-presentation  
*43n_1, *43e_1
 
  Non-static e-presentation  
*43n_2, *43e_2
 
  Instructor demos of Web materials  
*43n_3, *43e_3
 
  Computerized exams/quizzes  
*43n_4, *43e_4
 
  Course specific software  
*43n_5, *43e_5
 
  E-feedback to instructor during class  
*43n_6, *43e_6
 
Question Categories

 

 

Campus Climate

fy02

gss03

alum03

 

Campus support for:

 

 

 

 

 

Women

 

21_1

 

 

 

Men

 

21_2

 

 

 

African Americans

 

21_3

 

 

 

Other ethnic minorities

 

21_4

 

 

 

International students

 

21_5

 

 

 

Disabled students

 

21_6

 

 

 

Gay and lesbian students

 

21_7

 

 

NC State committed to helping minority students succeed

 

22

 

 

NC State leadership fosters diversity on campus

 

23

 

Question Categories

 

 

Quality of Instruction

fy02

gss03

alum03

 

Faculty Contributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Set high expectations for you to learn

 

1

 

 

 

Respect the diverse talents and ways of learning

 

2

 

 

 

Encourage active learning

 

3

 

 

 

Encourage student-faculty interaction

 

4

 

 

 

Frequent and Prompt feedback

 

5

 

 

 

Encourage sufficient time and energy to coursework

 

6

 

 

 

Develop opportunities to learn cooperatively

 

7

 

 

 

Care about your academic success and welfare

 

8

 

 

 

General evaluation of instructors

 

9

 

 

Quality of instruction in major

 

46a

 

 

Overall quality of instruction

 

46b

 

Question Categories

 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development and Goals

fy02

gss03

alum03

  Note: First Year and Transfer: Rate 1) current level of development; and 2) importance.
Senior: Rate contribution of NC State in development.
Alumni: Rate 1) importance to current work; and 2) preparation by NC State; OR *Rate 1) importance; and 2) satisfaction level.

 

General Education:

fy02

gss03

alum03

 

 

Acquiring a broad general education

18_1

 

13*

 

 

Writing skills

18_2

20_1

1_1

 

 

Speaking skills

18_3

20_2

1_2

 

 

Listening skills

18_4

20_3

1_4

 

 

Comprehension skills

18_5

20_4

1_3

 

 

Foreign language skills

 

 

6

 

 

Communication skills overall

 

 

1

 

 

Ability to apply mathematical skills

18_6

20_5

5

 

 

Understanding how science and technology influence life

18_7

20_18

18*

 

 

Ability to apply scientific principles

18_8

20_6

4

 

 

Enhancing analytic skills

 

20_7

 

 

 

Overall technical knowledge

 

 

2

 

 

Basic computer skills

 

 

3_1

 

 

Technical Computer skills

 

 

3_2

 

 

Developing computer skills

18_9

20_8

3

    Ability to adapt to changing technologies  
20_19
 

 

 

Ability to critically analyze events, information and ideas

18_10

20_20

14*

 

 

Ability to plan and carry out projects independently

18_11

20_23

11_4

 

 

Using knowledge to solve problems overall

 

 

9

 

 

Understanding diverse cultures and values

18_12

20_10

 

 

 

Skills gained through research/internship.student teaching

 

 

10

 

Personal Development:

fy02

gss03

alum03

 

 

Taking responsibility for my own behavior

18_13

20_27

 

 

 

Viewing learning as a lifelong process

18_14

20_25

26*

 

 

Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles

18_15

20_11

19*

 

 

Leadership skills

18_16

20_21

8

 

 

Ability to function as part of a team

18_17

20_23

7

    Ability to lead or guide others  
20_22
 

 

 

Exercising public responsibility and community service

18_18

20_12

20*

 

 

Understanding my own abilities and interests

18_19

 

28*

 

 

Commitment to personal health and fitness

18_20

20_26

25*

 

 

Having self-confidence

18_21

20_28

12_4

 

 

Realizing my potential for success

18_22

20_31

 

 

 

Sense of personal identity

18_23

20_29

 

 

 

Coping with change

18_24

20_32

 

 

 

Being independent and self-reliant

18_25

20_30

 

 

 

Ability to handle stress

18_26

20_33

 

 

 

Personal growth

 

20_34

 

 

 

Time management

18_27

20_35

 

 

 

Self-discipline

18_28

20_36

 

 

 

Bringing information/ideas together

 

 

9_1

 

 

Thinking creatively

 

 

9_2

 

 

Planning projects

 

 

9_3

 

 

Defining problems

 

 

9_4

 

 

Solving problems

 

 

9_5

 

 

Professionalism

 

 

12_1

 

 

Conducting work ethically

 

 

12_2

 

 

Resourcefulness

 

 

12_3

 

 

Work attitudes and skills overall

 

 

11

 

 

Ability to adjust to new job demands

 

 

11_1

 

 

Working under pressure

 

 

11_2

 

 

Making decisions under pressure

 

 

11_3

 

 

Being dependable and punctual

 

 

11_6

 

 

Professional Development overall

 

 

12

 

 

Ability to learn independently

 

 

12_5

 

 

Ability to grow on the job

 

 

12_6

 

 

Willingness to accept new responsibilities

 

 

12_7

 

 

Ability to understand literature in field

 

 

15*

 

 

Awareness of new scientific knowledge and discovery

 

 

16*

 

 

Ability to access information for professional career

 

 

30

 

 

Ability to work independently

 

20_24

 

 

 

Preparing for a career

 

 

29*

 

World View:

fy02

gss03

alum03

 

 

Understanding issues and problems facing the world

18_29

20_16

21*

 

 

Understanding the present as it relates to history

18_30

20_17

22*

 

 

Being able to interact and work with people from diverse backgrounds

18_31

20_21

11_5

 

 

Advancing your appreciation of the arts

18_32

20_15

27*

 

 

Developing a tolerance for divergent views

18_33

20_9

17*

 

 

Valuing gender equity

18_34

20_14

24*

 

 

Valuing racial equity

18_35

20_13

23*

Question Categories

 

 

General Education Preparation

fy02

gss03

alum03

 

Friends at NC State from different backgrounds

 

 

31

 

Social Science courses provided insights

 

 

32

 

NC State encouraged creative and innovative thinking

 

 

33

 

NC State preparation to be competitive with other graduates

 

 

34

 

Foreign language classes helped gain appreciation for other cultures

 

 

35

 

Frequently read newspapers and magazines

 

 

36

 

Reading for leisure

 

 

37

Question Categories

 

 

Academic Support Services (Help Outside the Classroom)

fy02

gss03

alum03

 

 

Access to advisor

 

11_a

 

 

 

Sufficient time with advisor

 

11_b

 

 

 

Accurate info on req/course sequencing

 

11_c

 

 

 

Advisor knowledge of policies/procedures

 

11_d

 

 

 

Academic advising services overall

 

11_e

 

    Virtual Advising Center Website
4
   

 

Research Support:

 

 

 

 

 

Access to faculty involved in research

 

12_a

 

 

 

Access to up-to-date facilities

 

12_b

 

 

 

Research support overall

 

12_c

 

 

Library services:

 

 

 

 

 

Library hours of operation

 

14_a

 

 

 

Staff responsiveness

 

14_b, 10s_4

 

 

 

Access to databases and collections

 

14_c

 

 

 

Training to use library

 

14_d

 

 

 

Library services overall

 

14_e

 

 

 

Library services

 

10_4

 

 

Technology:

 

 

 

 

 

Access to the Internet

 

13_a

 

 

 

Hours of op for computer center labs and help

 

13_b

 

 

 

Access to up-to-date facilities

 

13_c

 

 

 

Access to trained staff for help

 

13_d

 

 

 

Technology training classes

 

13_e

 

 

 

Technology services overall

 

13_f

 

 

Career-related services:

 

 

 

 

 

Opportunity for career assistance

 

15_a

 

 

 

Information on internships/co-op/other

 

15_b

 

 

 

Resources to explore career options

 

15_c

 

 

 

Info available through computers/Internet

 

15_d

 

 

 

Career-related services overall

 

15_e

 

 

Employment search assistance:

 

 

 

 

 

Resume preparation

 

16_a

 

 

 

Interview preparation and skills

 

16_b

 

 

 

Access to employment opportunities

 

16_c

 

 

 

Employment search assistance overall

 

16_d

 

 

 

University planning & placement services

 

10_2, 10s_2

 

 

 

College/departmental placement assistance

 

10_3, 10s_3

 

 

Bookstores:

 

 

 

 

 

Bookstore services & products

 

10_5, 10s_5

 

Question Categories

 

 

Non-Academic Student Services

fy02

gss03

alum03

 

*Note: Evaluations of both the service area and staff responsiveness

 

 

 

 

Campus food services

 

10_9*

 

 

Campus health services

 

10_10*

 

 

Campus counseling (not career) services

 

10_11*

 

 

Campus residence life programs

 

10_13*

 

 

Opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities

 

10_14

 

 

Opportunities to participate in community service projects

 

10_15

 

 

Opportunities to develop leadership skills

 

10_16

 

 

Campus taken sufficient steps to ensure safety

 

10_1*

 

 

Administrative Services

 

 

 

 

 

Registration process

 

10_6*

 

 

 

Financial aid services: application/award process

 

10_7*

 

 

 

Financial aid services: disbursement process

 

10_8*

 

 

Business services/cashier/student accounts

 

10_12*

 

Question Categories

 

 

Post-Baccalaureate Education

fy02

gss03

alum03

 

Graduate/Professional study

 

 

38

 

Interest in continuing education

 

 

39

 

Current enrollment status

 

 

40

 

Preparation for graduate/professional study

 

 

41

Question Categories

 

 

Post-Baccalaureate Employment

fy02

gss03

alum03

 

NC State preparation for first job

 

 

46, 52

 

Time to obtain first full-time job

 

 

43

 

Current employment status

 

 

48

 

Current employment same as first

 

 

49

 

Employment relation to degree

 

 

44, 50

 

Employment not related to degree by choice

 

 

45, 51

 

Income

 

 

47, 53

Question Categories

 

 

Alumni Services

fy02

gss03

alum03

 

Alumni seminars

 

 

56a

 

Career Planning and Placement assistance

 

 

56b

 

Alumni magazine

 

 

56c

 

NC State events in area

 

 

56d

 

Reunions

 

 

56e

 

Information about NC State community

 

 

56f

Question Categories

 


For more information on NC State Student Surveys 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: October, 2001

Last Update: July, 2003

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