North Carolina State University
And UNC-Office of the President
Academic Year 2003-2004 Student Surveys:
Summary of Question Items

 

Information on Table Layout:
*fy03 = Fall 2003 First Year Student Survey
  gss04 = Academic Year 2003-2004 Graduating Senior Survey
  soph04 = Spring 2004 Sophomore Survey
*UNC-OP required items are blocked in gray.
*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

fy03

gss04

soph04

 

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

fy03

gss04

soph04

 

University financial aid process

9

 

 

 

Receiving financial aid

26

17

E12

 

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

E13

 

Customer service skills of the following financial aid staff:

 

 

 

 

 

Reception staff

 

19a

E14a

 

 

Phone staff

 

19b

E14b

 

 

Advisor staff

 

19c

E14c

Question Categories

 

 

NC State Education Plans

fy03

gss04

soph04

 

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

fy03

gss04

soph04

 

Post-graduation employment

33

 

 

 

Plans following graduation

 

49

 

Question Categories

 

 

Employment While at NC State

fy03

gss04

soph04

 

First semester employment

32

 

 

  Academic year employment  
30
G2

 

Hours worked per week on-campus

 

32a

G4a

  Hours worked per week off-campus  
32b
G4b

 

On-campus job related to academic major/ by choice

 

31a

G3a

 

Off-campus job related to academic major/ by choice

 

31b

G3b

 

Internship

 

 

 

 

Summer employment or part-time job in major

 

 

 

 

Did not participate in work-related experiences

 

 

 

 

Work-related experience helpful in securing present employment

 

 

 

 

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

 

27

 

 

Field exp. contribution to personal/prof. growth

 

28

 

  Participate in research with NCSU faculty  
25
G6
  Research exp. contribution to personal/prof. growth  
26
G7

 

Job offer from employer at field exp.

 

29

 

Question Categories

 

 

Interests and Involvement

fy03

gss04

soph04

 

Interests and Involvement:

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Student Government

22_1

24_8

G1h

 

 

Social Fraternity/Sorority

22_3

24_5

G1e

 

 

Volunteer Services

22_4

 

 

 

 

Co-op (Cooperative Education) program

22_5

 

 

 

 

Student Leadership Development Program

22_6

 

 

 

 

Student Judicial Board

22_7

24_9

G1i

 

 

Music

22_8

 

 

 

 

Fitness

22_9

 

 

 

 

Indoor Recreation

22_10

 

 

 

 

Intramurals

22_11

 

G1f

 

 

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

G1j

 

 

Student Publications/Media

22_2

 

 

 

 

Residence Hall Councils

22_20

24_4

G1d

 

 

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

G1k

 

 

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

G1a

 

 

Organizations/Clubs related to your major

 

24_2

G1b

 

 

Honor/Service/Professional fraternity/sorority

 

24_3

G1c

 

 

Varsity Athletic Teams

 

24_7

G1g

 

 

Minority student groups

 

24_12

G1l

 

 

Religious/Political/Issue groups

 

24_13

G1m

 

 

Other groups

 

24_14

G1n

 

 

Research

 

 

 

 

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

fy03

gss04

soph04

 

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

fy03

gss04

soph04

 

Intellectual environment on campus

 

45

I1

 

Plans to complete degree

 

 

I5

  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

I7

 

Would still choose same major

 

48b

 

 

If off-campus degree program, likelihood of obtaining degree on UNC campus

 

48c

 

 

Would recommend this institution to a friend

 

47

 

  Ever consider withdrawal/transfer from NCSU  
38

I4

 

NC State meeting needs for:

 

 

 

 

 

Intellectual growth

 

44a

I8a

 

 

Career training

 

44b

I8b

 

 

Personal growth

 

44c

I8c

 

Primary goal/objective for attending NC State

13

34

 

 

Extent of accomplishing goal/objective

 

35

 

 

 

Overall education receiving at NC State

 

46c

I3

Question Categories

 

 

Learning with Technology

fy03

gss04*

soph04**

 

Courses that used a Learning Management System (LMS)

 

40

H1

 

Didn't take more courses that used LMS:

 

 

 

 

 

Don't know about LMS

 

41a

H2a

 

 

Didn't know how to enroll

 

41b

H2b

 

 

Needed/wanted courses didn't use LMS

 

41c

H2c

 

 

Not comfortable using tchnology

 

41d

H2d

 

 

Not best way for me to learn

 

41e

H2e

 

 

LMS courses harder

 

41f

H2f

 

 

Instructors don't use effectively

 

41g

H2g

    Other   41h  

 

Took courses that used LMS:

 

 

 

 

 

Needed/wanted courses used LMS

 

42a

H3a

 

 

Comfortable using technology

 

42b

H3b

 

 

Good way for me to learn

 

42c

H3c

 

 

LMS courses easier

 

42d

H3d

 

 

Instructors use effectively

 

42e

H3e

    Easy access to course material  
42f
H3f
    Other   42g  
  Note: Responses to both the number of courses that used method and effect of method on learning      
  Static e-presentation  
43n_1, 43e_1

H4n_1,H4e_1

  Non-static e-presentation  
43n_2, 43e_2

H4n_2,H4e_2

  Instructor demos of Web materials  
43n_3, 43e_3

H4n_3,H4e_3

  Computerized exams/quizzes  
43n_4, 43e_4

H4n_4,H4e_4

  Course specific software  
43n_5, 43e_5

H4n_5,H4e_5

  E-feedback to instructor during class  
43n_6, 43e_6
H4n_6,H4e_6
*Refers to courses during junior and senior years
**Included on the web version of the survey only

Question Categories

 

 

Campus Climate

fy03

gss04

soph04

 

Extent of importance of sense of belonging at NC State

   

F1

 

Extent of sense of belonging at NC State

   

F2

 

Campus support for:

 

 

 

 

 

Women

 

21_1

F3a

 

 

Men

 

21_2

F3b

 

 

African Americans

 

21_3

F3c

 

 

Other ethnic minorities

 

21_4

F3d

 

 

International students

 

21_5

F3e

 

 

Disabled students

 

21_6

F3f

 

 

Gay and lesbian students

 

21_7

F3g

 

NC State committed to helping minority students succeed

 

22

F4

 

NC State leadership fosters diversity on campus

 

23

F5

Question Categories

 

 

Quality of Instruction

fy03

gss04

soph04

 

Faculty Contributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Set high expectations for you to learn

 

1

A1

 

 

Respect the diverse talents and ways of learning

 

2

A2

 

 

Encourage active learning

 

3

A3

 

 

Encourage student-faculty interaction

 

4

A4

 

 

Frequent and Prompt feedback

 

5

A5

 

 

Encourage sufficient time and energy to coursework

 

6

A6

 

 

Develop opportunities to learn cooperatively

 

7

A7

 

 

Care about your academic success and welfare

 

8

A8

 

 

General evaluation of instructors

 

9

A9

 

Classes too large to learn effectively

   

C2

 

Classes with difficulty understanding instructor's English

   

C3

 

Quality of instruction in major

 

46a

 

 

Overall quality of instruction

 

46b

I2

Question Categories

 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development and Goals

fy03

gss04

soph04

  Note: First Year: Rate 1) current level of development; and 2) importance.
Sophomore and Senior: Rate contribution of NC State in development.

 

General Education:

fy03

gss04

soph04

 

 

Acquiring a broad general education

18_1

 

 

 

 

Writing skills

18_2

20_1

D1

 

 

Speaking skills

18_3

20_2

D2

 

 

Listening skills

18_4

20_3

D3

 

 

Comprehension skills

18_5

20_4

D4

 

 

Foreign language skills

 

 

 

 

 

Communication skills overall

 

 

 

 

 

Ability to apply mathematical skills

18_6

20_5

D5

 

 

Understanding how science and technology influence life

18_7

20_18

D18

 

 

Ability to apply scientific principles

18_8

20_6

D6

 

 

Enhancing analytic skills

 

20_7

D7

 

 

Overall technical knowledge

 

 

 

 

 

Technical computer skills

 

 

 

 

 

Developing computer skills

18_9

20_8

D8

    Ability to adapt to changing technologies  
20_19

D19

 

 

Ability to critically analyze events, information and ideas

18_10

20_20

D20

 

 

Ability to plan and carry out projects independently

18_11

20_24

D24

 

 

Using knowledge to solve problems overall

 

 

 

 

 

Understanding diverse cultures and values

18_12

20_10

D10

 

 

Skills gained through research/internship.student teaching

 

 

 

 

Personal Development:

fy03

gss04

soph04

 

 

Taking responsibility for my own behavior

18_13

20_27

D27

 

 

Viewing learning as a lifelong process

18_14

20_25

D25

 

 

Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles

18_15

20_11

D11

 

 

Leadership skills

18_16

 

 

 

 

Ability to function as part of a team

18_17

20_23

D23

    Ability to lead or guide others  
20_22
D22

 

 

Exercising public responsibility and community service

18_18

20_12

D12

 

 

Understanding my own abilities and interests

18_19

 

 

 

 

Commitment to personal health and fitness

18_20

20_26

D26

 

 

Having self-confidence

18_21

20_28

D28

 

 

Realizing my potential for success

18_22

20_31

D31

 

 

Sense of personal identity

18_23

20_29

D29

 

 

Coping with change

18_24

20_32

D32

 

 

Being independent and self-reliant

18_25

20_30

D30

 

 

Ability to handle stress

18_26

20_33

D33

 

 

Personal growth

 

20_34

D34

 

 

Time management

18_27

20_35

D35

 

 

Self-discipline

18_28

20_36

D36

 

World View:

fy03

gss04

soph04

 

 

Understanding issues and problems facing the world

18_29

20_16

D16

 

 

Understanding the present as it relates to history

18_30

20_17

D17

 

 

Being able to interact and work with people from diverse backgrounds

18_31

20_21

D21

 

 

Advancing your appreciation of the arts

18_32

20_15

D15

 

 

Developing a tolerance for divergent views

18_33

20_9

D9

 

 

Valuing gender equity

18_34

20_14

D14

 

 

Valuing racial equity

18_35

20_13

D13

Question Categories

 

 

Academic Support Services (Help Outside the Classroom)

fy03

gss04

soph04

 

Orientation for new students:

     

 

 

Length of session

 

 

B1a

 

 

Quality of programs

 

 

B1b

 

 

Helpfulness of staff

 

 

B1c

 

 

Accomodations

 

 

B1d

 

 

Overall effectiveness of orientation

 

 

B1e

 

Academic Advising:

 

 

 

 

 

Access to advisor

 

11_a

B2a

 

 

Sufficient time with advisor

 

11_b

B2b

 

 

Accurate info on req/course sequencing

 

11_c

B2c

 

 

Advisor knowledge of policies/procedures

 

11_d

B2d

 

 

Academic advising services overall

 

11_e

B2e

    Virtual Advising Center Website
4
 
B8

 

Research Support:

 

 

 

 

 

Access to faculty involved in research

 

12_a

 

 

 

Access to up-to-date facilities

 

12_b

 

 

 

Research support overall

 

12_c

 

 

Academic Assistance or tutoring:

     

 

 

Writing

 

 

B3a

 

 

Reading

 

 

B3b

   

Mathematics

   

B3c

   

Study Skills

   

B3d

   

Foreign language

   

B3e

   

Computer Science

   

B3f

   

Science

   

B3g

 

 

Academic help services overall

 

 

B3h

 

Library services:

 

 

 

 

 

Library hours of operation

 

14_a

B4a

 

 

Staff responsiveness

 

14_b, 10s_4

 

 

 

Access to databases and collections

 

14_c

B4b

 

 

Training to use library

 

14_d

B4c

 

 

Library services overall

 

14_e

B4d

 

 

Library services

 

10_4

 

 

Technology:

 

 

 

 

 

Access to the Internet

 

13_a

B5a

 

 

Hours of op for computer center labs and help

 

13_b

B5b

 

 

Access to up-to-date facilities

 

13_c

B5c

 

 

Access to trained staff for help

 

13_d

B5d

 

 

Technology training classes

 

13_e

B5e

 

 

Technology services overall

 

13_f

B5f

 

Career-related services:

 

 

 

 

 

Opportunity for career assistance

 

15_a

B6a

 

 

Information on internships/co-op/other

 

15_b

B6b

 

 

Resources to explore career options

 

15_c

B6c

 

 

Info available through computers/Internet

 

15_d

B6d

 

 

Career-related services overall

 

15_e

B6e

 

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

B7

Question Categories

 

E6*

 

Non-Academic Student Services

fy03

gss04

soph04

 

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

 

 

 

 

Campus food services

 

10_9*

E4*

 

Campus health services

 

10_10*

E5*

 

Campus counseling (not career) services

 

10_11*

E6*

 

Campus residence life programs

 

10_13*

E8*

 

Opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities

 

10_14

E9

 

Opportunities to participate in community service projects

 

10_15

E10

 

Opportunities to develop leadership skills

 

10_16

E11

 

Campus taken sufficient steps to ensure safety

 

10_1

C1

 

Administrative Services

 

 

 

 

 

Registration process

 

10_6*

E1*

 

 

Financial aid services: application/award process

 

10_7*

E2*

 

 

Financial aid services: disbursement process

 

10_8*

E3*

 

Business services/cashier/student accounts

 

10_12*

E7*

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: March, 2004

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