North Carolina State University
And UNC-Office of the President
Academic Year 2004-2005 Student Surveys:
Summary of Question Items

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

Mobility Impairment

Traumatic Head Injury

Hard of Hearing/Deaf

Learning Disability/ADD

Psychological

Other Disability

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

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

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

Post-graduation employment

33

Plans following graduation

50

First semester employment

32

Academic year employment

Hours worked per week on-campus

33a

Hours worked per week off-campus

On-campus job related to academic major/ by choice

32a

Off-campus job related to academic major/ by choice

32b

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

28

Field exp. contribution to personal/prof. growth

29

Participate in research with NCSU faculty

Research exp. contribution to personal/prof. growth

Job offer from employer at field exp.

30

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_14

24_5

Volunteer Services

22_7

Co-op (Cooperative Education) program

22_5

Student Leadership Development Program

22_4

Student Judicial Board

22_2

24_9

Music

22_22

Fitness

22_10

Indoor Recreation

22_11

Intramurals

22_12

Club Sports

22_9

Informal Recreation

Intramural/Recreational sports, Club Teams

24_6

Outdoor Adventures

22_13

Healthy lifestyle issues

22_19

Student Dance Companies

22_26

ROTC

22_8

24_15

Study Abroad/National Student Exchange

22_6

Union Activities Board programs/activities

22_16

Union Activities Board groups, Student Media

24_10

Student Publications/Media

22_15

24_11

Residence Hall Councils

22_3

24_4

The Crafts Center programs/classes

22_21

Theater participation as audience

22_25

Theater participation as artist

22_24

Visual/Performing Arts/Music groups

24_12

Attending art exhibitions

22_23

Planning programs and services for children and families

22_20

Gender issues

22_18

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_13

Religious/Political/Issue groups

24_14

Other groups

24_16

Multicultural/Diversity programs/activities

22_17

Musical Instruments Played

19

Attended while at NC State:

Music Department concert(s)

25_1

Center Stage performance(s)

25_2

University Theatre performance(s)

25_3

Dance Program concert(s)

25_4

Crafts Center exhibit(s)

25_5

Gallery of Art and Design exhibit(s)

25_6

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 support 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

Campus Recreation programs

5_20

Other

5_21

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

Intellectual environment on campus

45

Taken longer than 4 yrs to graduate

Wanted/advised lighter courseload

Couldn't get classes needed

Changed majors

Lost credit when transferred

Co-op/intern/practicum/teach/etc.

Financial reasons

Personal reasons

Graduating with more than one major/minor

38_8

Study Abroad

38_9

Time spent working for pay

38_10

Other reasons

38_11

Would still choose to attend NC State

48a

Would still choose same major

48b

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

49

Would recommend this institution to a friend

47

Ever consider withdrawal/transfer from NCSU

NC State meeting needs for:

Intellectual growth

44a

Career training

44b

Personal growth

44c

Primary goal/objective for attending NC State

13

35

Extent of accomplishing goal/objective

36

Overall education receiving at NC State

46c

Note: Responses to both the number of courses that used method and effect of method on learning

Technology used IN classroom or lab (for course)

Static e-presentation

Non-static e-presentation

Instructor demos of Web materials

Computerized exams/quizzes

Course specific software

E-feedback to instructor during class

Technology used OUTSIDE classroom or lab (for course)

Learning Management Systems

E-communication among students

E-communication with instructor

E-submission of work

Work to be prepared with word processor, spreadsheet, etc.

Digital content resources

Course-specific software

42n_7, 42e_7

Extent to which all technologies have helped:

Answer questions in field of study

43a

Solve problems in field of study

43b

Use research methods to gain knowledge

43c

Use info available from sources (books, journals)

43d

Use skills/technologies of field to complete major assignment

43e

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

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

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

General Education:

Acquiring a broad general education

18_1

Writing skills

18_2

20_1

Speaking skills

18_3

20_2

Listening skills

18_4

20_3

Comprehension skills

18_5

20_4

Ability to apply mathematical skills

18_6

20_5

Understanding how science and technology influence life

18_7

20_9

Ability to apply scientific principles

18_8

20_6

Enhancing analytic skills

20_7

Developing computer skills

18_9

20_8

Ability to adapt to changing technologies

Ability to critically analyze events, information and ideas

18_10

20_12

Ability to plan and carry out projects independently

18_11

20_13

Using knowledge to solve problems overall

Understanding diverse cultures and values

18_12

20_14

Using library/internet for research

20_10

Skills gained through research/internship.student teaching

Personal Development:

Taking responsibility for my own behavior

18_13

20_28

Viewing learning as a lifelong process

18_14

20_26

Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles

18_15

20_24

Leadership skills

18_16

Ability to function as part of a team

18_17

20_23

Ability to lead or guide others

Exercising public responsibility and community service

18_18

20_25

Understanding my own abilities and interests

18_19

Commitment to personal health and fitness

18_20

20_27

Having self-confidence

18_21

20_29

Realizing my potential for success

18_22

20_32

Sense of personal identity

18_23

20_30

Coping with change

18_24

20_33

Being independent and self-reliant

18_25

20_31

Ability to handle stress

18_26

20_34

Personal growth

20_35

Time management

18_27

20_36

Self-discipline

18_28

20_37

World View:

Understanding issues and problems facing the world

18_29

20_19

Understanding the present as it relates to history

18_30

20_20

Being able to interact and work with people from diverse backgrounds

18_31

20_21

Advancing your appreciation of the arts

18_32

20_18

Developing a tolerance for divergent views

18_33

20_15

Valuing gender equity

18_34

20_17

Valuing racial equity

18_35

20_16

Academic Advising:

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

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 Career Center

10_2, 10s_2

College/departmental placement assistance

10_3, 10s_3

Bookstores:

Bookstore services & products

10_5, 10s_5

*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*