North Carolina State University
And UNC-General Administration
Academic Year 1999-2000 Student Surveys
and NC State Fall 1998 Alumni and Employer Surveys:
Summary of Question Items
Information on Table Layout:
 
 
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Student Demographic Information |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Parental Education: |
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Father/Male guardian |
22 |
19 |
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Mother/Female guardian |
22 |
19 |
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Religious Preference |
20 |
21 |
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Student's Income |
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24_a |
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Parent/Guardian's Income |
25 |
24_b |
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Disabilities: |
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Legally Blind |
19_1 |
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Mobility Impairment |
19_2 |
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Traumatic Head Injury |
19_3 |
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Hard of Hearing/Deaf |
19_4 |
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Learning Disability/ADD |
19_5 |
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Psychological |
19_6 |
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Other Disability |
19_7 |
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Number in household |
26 |
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Number of other dependents in college |
27 |
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Area lived in during high school |
28 |
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Number of institutions previously attended |
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1 |
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Number of colleges applied to |
1 |
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Preparation by high school |
9 |
9 |
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Preparation by previous institution |
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10 |
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Preparation by self |
10 |
11 |
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Financing the Undergraduate Experience |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
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University financial aid process |
8 |
6 |
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Receiving financial aid |
23 |
22 |
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17a |
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Types of aid: |
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Academic aid |
24_1 |
23_1 |
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Financial need aid |
24_2 |
23_2 |
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Athletic-based aid |
24_3 |
23_3 |
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Other (dance, music, etc.) aid |
24_4 |
23_4 |
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Other aid |
24_5 |
23_5 |
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Satisfaction with financial aid package |
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17b |
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Financial aid service dissatisfaction |
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17c |
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NC State Education Plans |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Certainty of major |
11 |
13 |
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Highest level of education planned |
13 |
14 |
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Intended time to complete degree |
14 |
15 |
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First semester course load |
15 |
16 |
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Reasons for less than 15 hrs. first semester |
16 |
17 |
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Post Graduation Plans |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Post-graduation employment |
30 |
26 |
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Plans following graduation |
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32 |
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Employment While at NC State |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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First semester employment |
29 |
25 |
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Hours worked per week |
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G2 |
23 |
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Job related to academic major |
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G3 |
24 |
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Job not related to major by choice |
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G4 |
25 |
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Internship |
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46c |
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Summer employment or part-time job in major |
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46d |
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Did not participate in work-related experiences |
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46e |
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Work-related experience helpful in securing present employment |
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47 |
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Co-op/internship/practicum/field experience in major |
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26 |
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Field exp. contribution to personal/prof. Growth |
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27 |
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Job offer from employer at field exp. |
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28 |
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Interests and Involvement |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Interests and Involvement: |
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Note: First Year and Transfer: Interest in activity; Sophmore, Senior and Alumni: Involvement in activity |
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Student Government |
21_1 |
20_1 |
G1h |
22_8 |
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Social Fraternity/Sorority |
21_3 |
20_3 |
G1e |
22_5 |
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Volunteer Services |
21_4 |
20_4 |
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Co-op (Cooperative Education) program |
21_5 |
20_5 |
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46a |
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Student Leadership Development Program |
21_6 |
20_6 |
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Student Judicial Board |
21_7 |
20_7 |
G1i |
22_9 |
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Music |
21_8 |
20_8 |
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Fitness |
21_9 |
20_9 |
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Indoor Recreation |
21_10 |
20_10 |
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Intramurals |
21_11 |
20_11 |
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Club Sports |
21_12 |
20_12 |
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Informal Recreation |
21_13 |
20_13 |
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Intramural/Recreational sports, Club Teams |
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G1f |
22_6 |
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Outdoor Adventures |
21_14 |
20_14 |
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Healthy lifestyle issues |
21_15 |
20_15 |
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Student Dance Companies |
21_16 |
20_16 |
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ROTC |
21_17 |
20_17 |
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Study Abroad/National Student Exchange |
21_18 |
20_18 |
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Union Activities Board programs/activities |
21_19 |
20_19 |
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Union Activities Board groups, Student Media |
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G1j |
22_10 |
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Student Publications/Media |
21_2 |
20_2 |
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Residence Hall Councils |
21_20 |
20_20 |
G1d |
22_4 |
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The Crafts Center programs/classes |
21_21 |
20_21 |
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Theater participation as audience |
21_22 |
20_22 |
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Theater participation as artist |
21_23 |
20_23 |
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Visual/Performing Arts/Music groups |
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G1k |
22_11 |
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Attending art exhibitions |
21_24 |
20_24 |
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Selecting Performing Arts attractions |
21_25 |
20_25 |
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Planning programs and services for children and families |
21_26 |
20_26 |
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Gender issues |
21_27 |
20_27 |
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Academic group |
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G1a |
22_1 |
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Organizations/Clubs related to your major |
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G1b |
22_2 |
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Honor/Service/Professional fraternity/sorority |
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G1c |
22_3 |
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Varsity Athletic Teams |
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G1g |
22_7 |
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Minority student groups |
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G1l |
22_12 |
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Religious/Political/Issue groups |
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G1m |
22_13 |
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Other groups |
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G1n |
22_14 |
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Research |
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46b |
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Musical Instruments Played: |
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Violin/Viola |
18_1 |
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Cello/Double Bass |
18_2 |
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Flute/Piccolo |
18_3 |
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Oboe/Bassoon |
18_4 |
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Clarinet/Saxophone |
18_5 |
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French Horn/Trumpet/Cornet |
18_6 |
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Trombone/Baritone/Euphonium/Tuba |
18_7 |
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Tympani/Mallet/Percussion |
18_8 |
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Bagpipes |
18_9 |
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Application Process |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Factors in decision: |
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Academic reputation |
4_1 |
2_1 |
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Cost |
4_2 |
2_2 |
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Location |
4_3 |
2_3 |
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Size |
4_4 |
2_4 |
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Availability of program |
4_5 |
2_5 |
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Recommended |
4_6 |
2_6 |
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Number of hours transferred |
4_7 |
2_7 |
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Level of suport for intended major |
4_8 |
2_8 |
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Facilities and resources |
4_9 |
2_9 |
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Scholarships/financial aid |
4_10 |
2_10 |
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Campus visit |
4_11 |
2_11 |
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Contact with current student |
4_12 |
2_12 |
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Contact with faculty or staff |
4_13 |
2_13 |
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Contact with a graduate |
4_14 |
2_14 |
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Letter from someone other than Admissions |
4_15 |
2_15 |
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Attendance at a College Fair |
4_16 |
2_16 |
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Publications from NC State |
4_17 |
2_17 |
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Extracurricular opportunities |
4_18 |
2_18 |
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FYC |
4_19 |
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Other |
4_20 |
2_19 |
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Most influential factor in decision to attend |
5 |
3 |
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Admissions Process: |
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University admissions process |
6 |
4 |
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Departmental admissions process |
7 |
5 |
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Transfer hours: |
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Believed by previous institution |
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7 |
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Believed by NC State department |
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8 |
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University contacts: |
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Call from faculty or staff |
2_1 |
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Call from student |
2_2 |
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Call from graduate |
2_3 |
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Letter from outside Admissions |
3 |
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Overall Assessment of Educational Experience |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
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Intellectual environment on campus |
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H1 |
34 |
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|
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Plans to complete degree |
  |
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H4 |
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Would still choose to attend NC State |
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H5 |
37_1 |
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|
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Would still choose same major |
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37_2 |
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NC State meeting needs for: |
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Intellectual growth |
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H6a |
31_1 |
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Career training |
  |
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H6b |
31_2 |
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Personal growth |
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H6c |
31_3 |
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Primary goal/objective for attending NC State |
12 |
12 |
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29 |
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|
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Extent of accomplishing goal/objective |
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30 |
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Overall education receiving at NC State |
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H3 |
36 |
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Off campus degree program |
  |
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33 |
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Campus Climate |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
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Extent of importance of sense of belonging at NC State |
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F1 |
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Extent of sense of belonging at NC State |
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F2 |
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|
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Campus support for: |
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|
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Women |
  |
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F3a |
19_1 |
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Men |
  |
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F3b |
19_2 |
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African Americans |
  |
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F3c |
19_3 |
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Other ethnic minorities |
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F3d |
19_4 |
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International students |
  |
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F3e |
19_5 |
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Disabled students |
  |
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F3f |
19_6 |
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Gay and lesbian students |
  |
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F3g |
19_7 |
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NC State committed to helping minority students succeed |
  |
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F4 |
20 |
  |
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|
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NC State leadership fosters diversity on campus |
  |
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F5 |
21 |
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Quality of Instruction |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
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Faculty Contributions: |
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|
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Set high expectations for you to learn |
  |
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A1 |
1 |
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Respect the diverse talents and ways of learning |
  |
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A2 |
2 |
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Encourage active learning |
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A3 |
3 |
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Encourage student-faculty interaction |
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A4 |
4 |
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Frequent and Prompt feedback |
  |
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A5 |
5 |
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Encourage sufficient time and energy to coursework |
  |
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A6 |
6 |
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Develop opportunities to learn cooperatively |
  |
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A7 |
7 |
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Care about your academic success and welfare |
  |
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A8 |
8 |
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General evaluation of instructors |
  |
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A9 |
9 |
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Classes too large to learn effectively |
  |
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C2 |
  |
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|
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Classes with difficulty understanding instructor's English |
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C3 |
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|
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Quality of instruction in major |
  |
  |
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35_1 |
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|
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Overall quality of instruction |
  |
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H2 |
35_2 |
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Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development and Goals |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
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Note: First Year and Transfer: Rate 1) current level of development; and 2) importance. Sophomore and 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. Employer: Rate 1) importance to graduate's job; and 2) graduate's knowledge and skills. |
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General Education: |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
  |
  |
Acquiring a broad general education |
17_1 |
18_1 |
  |
  |
14* |
  |
  |
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Writing skills |
17_2 |
18_2 |
D1 |
18_1 |
1a |
1a |
  |
  |
Speaking skills |
17_3 |
18_3 |
D2 |
18_2 |
1b |
1b |
  |
  |
Listening skills |
17_4 |
18_4 |
D3 |
18_3 |
1d |
1d |
  |
  |
Comprehension skills |
17_5 |
18_5 |
D4 |
18_4 |
1c |
1c |
  |
  |
Foreign language skills |
  |
  |
  |
  |
6 |
6 |
  |
  |
Communication skills overall |
  |
  |
  |
  |
1 |
1 |
  |
  |
Ability to apply mathematical skills |
17_6 |
18_6 |
D5 |
18_5 |
5 |
5 |
  |
  |
Understanding how science and technology influence life |
17_7 |
18_7 |
D18 |
18_18 |
19* |
  |
  |
  |
Ability to apply scientific principles |
17_8 |
18_8 |
D6 |
18_6 |
4 |
4 |
  |
  |
Enhancing analytic skills |
  |
  |
D7 |
18_7 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Overall technical knowledge |
  |
  |
  |
  |
2 |
2 |
  |
  |
Basic computer skills |
  |
  |
  |
  |
3a |
3a |
  |
  |
Technical Computer skills |
  |
  |
  |
  |
3b |
3b |
  |
  |
Developing computer skills |
17_9 |
18_9 |
D8 |
18_8 |
3 |
3 |
  |
  |
Ability to critically analyze events, information and ideas |
17_10 |
18_10 |
D19 |
18_19 |
15* |
  |
  |
  |
Ability to plan and carry out projects independently |
17_11 |
18_11 |
D23 |
18_23 |
12d |
  |
  |
  |
Using knowledge to solve problems overall |
  |
  |
  |
  |
9 |
9 |
  |
  |
Understanding diverse cultures and values |
17_12 |
18_12 |
D10 |
18_10 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Conceptual ability overall |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
10 |
  |
  |
Understanding how organizational systems interact |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
10a |
  |
  |
Skills gained through research/internship.student teaching |
  |
  |
  |
  |
10 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Personal Development: |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
  |
  |
Taking responsibility for my own behavior |
17_13 |
18_13 |
D26 |
18_26 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Viewing learning as a lifelong process |
17_14 |
18_14 |
D24 |
18_24 |
27* |
  |
  |
  |
Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles |
17_15 |
18_15 |
D11 |
18_11 |
20* |
  |
  |
  |
Leadership skills |
17_16 |
18_16 |
D21 |
18_21 |
8 |
8 |
  |
  |
Ability to function as part of a team |
17_17 |
18_17 |
D22 |
18_22 |
7 |
7 |
  |
  |
Exercising public responsibility and community service |
17_18 |
18_18 |
D12 |
18_12 |
21* |
  |
  |
  |
Understanding my own abilities and interests |
17_19 |
18_19 |
  |
  |
29* |
  |
  |
  |
Commitment to personal health and fitness |
17_20 |
18_20 |
D25 |
18_25 |
26* |
  |
  |
  |
Having self-confidence |
17_21 |
18_21 |
D27 |
18_27 |
11d |
11d |
  |
  |
Realizing my potential for success |
17_22 |
18_22 |
D30 |
18_30 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Sense of personal identity |
17_23 |
18_23 |
D28 |
18_28 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Coping with change |
17_24 |
18_24 |
D31 |
18_31 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Being independent and self-reliant |
17_25 |
18_25 |
D29 |
18_29 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Ability to handle stress |
17_26 |
18_26 |
D32 |
18_32 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Personal growth |
  |
  |
D33 |
18_33 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Time management |
17_27 |
18_27 |
D34 |
18_34 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Self-discipline |
17_28 |
18_28 |
D35 |
18_35 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Bringing information/ideas together |
  |
  |
  |
  |
9a |
10b |
  |
  |
Thinking creatively |
  |
  |
  |
  |
9b |
9a |
  |
  |
Planning projects |
  |
  |
  |
  |
9c |
9b |
  |
  |
Defining problems |
  |
  |
  |
  |
9d |
9c |
  |
  |
Solving problems |
  |
  |
  |
  |
9e |
9d |
  |
  |
Traits overall |
  |
  |
  |
  |
11 |
11 |
  |
  |
Professionalism |
  |
  |
  |
  |
11a |
11a |
  |
  |
Conducting work ethically |
  |
  |
  |
  |
11b |
11b |
  |
  |
Resourcefulness |
  |
  |
  |
  |
11c |
11c |
  |
  |
Work attitudes and skills overall |
  |
  |
  |
  |
12 |
12 |
  |
  |
Attitude toward work |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
12a |
  |
  |
Ability to adjust to new job demands |
  |
  |
  |
  |
12a |
12b |
  |
  |
Working under pressure |
  |
  |
  |
  |
12b |
12c |
  |
  |
Making decisions under pressure |
  |
  |
  |
  |
12c |
12d |
  |
  |
Being dependable and punctual |
  |
  |
  |
  |
12f |
12h |
  |
  |
Professional Development overall |
  |
  |
  |
  |
13 |
13 |
  |
  |
Ability to learn independently |
  |
  |
  |
  |
13a |
13a |
  |
  |
Ability to grow on the job |
  |
  |
  |
  |
13b |
13b |
  |
  |
Willingness to accept new responsibilities |
  |
  |
  |
  |
13c |
13c |
  |
  |
Ability to understand literature in field |
  |
  |
  |
  |
16* |
  |
  |
  |
Awareness of new scientific knowledge and discovery |
  |
  |
  |
  |
17* |
  |
  |
  |
Ability to access information for professional career |
  |
  |
  |
  |
31 |
  |
  |
  |
Ability to work independently |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
12e |
  |
  |
Understanding and carrying out assignments |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
12f |
  |
  |
Preparing for a career |
  |
  |
  |
  |
30* |
  |
  |
World View: |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
  |
  |
Understanding issues and problems facing the world |
17_29 |
18_29 |
D16 |
18_16 |
22* |
  |
  |
  |
Understanding the present as it relates to history |
17_30 |
18_30 |
D17 |
18_17 |
23* |
  |
  |
  |
Being able to interact and work with people from diverse backgrounds |
17_31 |
18_31 |
D20 |
18_20 |
12e |
12g |
  |
  |
Advancing your appreciation of the arts |
17_32 |
18_32 |
D15 |
18_15 |
28* |
  |
  |
  |
Developing a tolerance for divergent views |
17_33 |
18_33 |
D9 |
18_9 |
18* |
  |
  |
  |
Valuing gender equity |
17_34 |
18_34 |
D14 |
18_14 |
25* |
  |
  |
  |
Valuing racial equity |
17_35 |
18_35 |
D13 |
18_13 |
24* |
  |
  |
General Education Preparation |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
  |
Friends at NC State from different backgrounds |
  |
  |
  |
  |
32 |
  |
|
  |
Social Science courses provided insights |
  |
  |
  |
  |
33 |
  |
|
  |
NC State encouraged creative and innovative thinking |
  |
  |
  |
  |
34 |
  |
|
  |
NC State preparation to be competitive with other graduates |
  |
  |
  |
  |
35 |
  |
|
  |
Foreign language classes helped gain appreciation for other cultures |
  |
  |
  |
  |
36 |
  |
|
  |
Frequently read newspapers and magazines |
  |
  |
  |
  |
37 |
  |
|
  |
Reading for leisure |
  |
  |
  |
  |
38 |
  |
|
  |
Previous work, volunteer, or internship experience |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
14 |
|
  |
Academic Background |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
15 |
|
  |
GPA |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
15a |
|
  |
Relevant coursework |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
15b |
  |
Academic Support Services (Help Outside the Classroom) |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
  |
New Student Orientation: |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
|
  |
  |
Length of orientation session |
  |
  |
B1a |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Quality of orientatioin programs |
  |
  |
B1b |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Helpfulness of orientation staff |
  |
  |
B1c |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Orientations accomodations |
  |
  |
B1d |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Overall effectiveness of orientation |
  |
  |
B1e |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Academic Advising: |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
|
  |
  |
Access to advisor |
  |
  |
B2a |
11_1 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Sufficient time with advisor |
  |
  |
B2b |
11_2 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Accurate info on req/course sequencing |
  |
  |
B2c |
11_3 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Advisor knowledge of policies/procedures |
  |
  |
B2d |
11_4 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Academic advising services overall |
  |
  |
B2e |
11_5 |
  |
  |
  |
Research Support: |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
|
  |
  |
Access to faculty involved in research |
  |
  |
  |
12_1 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Access to up-to-date facilities |
  |
  |
  |
12_2 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Research support overall |
  |
  |
  |
12_3 |
  |
  |
  |
Academic skill labs and tutoring: |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
|
  |
  |
Lab/tutoring writing |
  |
  |
B3a |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Lab/tutoring reading |
  |
  |
B3b |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Lab/tutoring mathematics |
  |
  |
B3c |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Lab/tutoring study skills |
  |
  |
B3d |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Labs/tutoring services overall |
  |
  |
B3e |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Library services: |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
|
  |
  |
Library hours of operation |
  |
  |
B4a |
14_1 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Staff responsiveness |
  |
  |
  |
14_2 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Access to databases and collections |
  |
  |
B4b |
14_3 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Training to use library |
  |
  |
B4c |
14_4 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Library services overall |
  |
  |
B4d |
14_5 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Library services |
  |
  |
  |
10_4 |
  |
  |
  |
Technology: |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
|
  |
  |
Access to the Internet |
  |
  |
B5a |
13_1 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Hours of op for computer center labs and help |
  |
  |
B5b |
13_2 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Access to up-to-date facilities |
  |
  |
B5c |
13_3 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Access to trained staff for help |
  |
  |
B5d |
13_4 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Technology training classes |
  |
  |
B5e |
13_5 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Technology services overall |
  |
  |
B5f |
13_6 |
  |
  |
  |
Career-related services: |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
|
  |
  |
Opportunity for career assistance |
  |
  |
B6a |
15_1 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Information on internships/co-op/other |
  |
  |
B6b |
15_2 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Resources to explore career options |
  |
  |
B6c |
15_3 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Info available through computers/Internet |
  |
  |
B6d |
15_4 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Career-related services overall |
  |
  |
B6e |
15_5 |
  |
  |
  |
Employment search assistance: |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
|
  |
  |
Resume preparation |
  |
  |
  |
16_1 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Interview preparation and skills |
  |
  |
  |
16_2 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Access to employment opportunities |
  |
  |
  |
16_3 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Employment search assistance overall |
  |
  |
  |
16_4 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
University planning & placement services |
  |
  |
  |
10_2 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
College/departmental placement assistance |
  |
  |
  |
10_3 |
  |
  |
  |
Bookstores: |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
|
  |
  |
Bookstore services & products |
  |
  |
  |
10_5 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Availability of books/supplies at bookstore |
  |
  |
B7 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Non-Academic Student Services |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
  |
*Note: Evaluations of both the service area and staff responsiveness |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
|
  |
Campus food services |
  |
  |
E3* |
10_8* |
  |
  |
|
  |
Campus health services |
  |
  |
E4* |
10_9* |
  |
  |
|
  |
Campus counseling (not career) services |
  |
  |
E5* |
10_11* |
  |
  |
|
  |
Campus residence life programs |
  |
  |
E7* |
10_13* |
  |
  |
|
  |
Opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities |
  |
  |
E8 |
10_14 |
  |
  |
|
  |
Opportunities to participate in community service projects |
  |
  |
E9 |
10_15 |
  |
  |
|
  |
Opportunities to develop leadership skills |
  |
  |
E10 |
10_16 |
  |
  |
|
  |
Campus taken sufficient steps to ensure safety |
  |
  |
C1 |
10_1 |
  |
  |
|
  |
Administrative Services |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
|
  |
  |
Registration process |
  |
  |
E1* |
10_6* |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Financial aid services |
  |
  |
E2* |
10_7* |
  |
  |
  |
  |
Business services/cashier/student accounts |
  |
  |
E6* |
10_12* |
  |
  |
  |
Post-Baccalaureate Education |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
  |
Graduate/Professional study |
  |
  |
  |
  |
41 |
  |
|
  |
Interest in continuing education |
  |
  |
  |
  |
42 |
  |
|
  |
Current enrollment status |
  |
  |
  |
  |
43 |
  |
|
  |
Preparation for graduate/professional study |
  |
  |
  |
  |
44 |
  |
  |
Post-Baccalaureate Employment |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
  |
NC State preparation for first job |
  |
  |
  |
  |
48 |
  |
|
  |
Time to obtain first full-time job |
  |
  |
  |
  |
49 |
  |
|
  |
Current employment status |
  |
  |
  |
  |
50 |
  |
|
  |
Employment relation to degree |
  |
  |
  |
  |
51 |
  |
|
  |
Employment not related to degree by choice |
  |
  |
  |
  |
52 |
  |
|
  |
Income |
  |
  |
  |
  |
53 |
  |
  |
Alumni Services |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
  |
Alumni seminars |
  |
  |
  |
  |
40a |
  |
|
  |
Career Planning and Placement assistance |
  |
  |
  |
  |
40b |
  |
|
  |
Alumni magazine |
  |
  |
  |
  |
40c |
  |
|
  |
NC State events in area |
  |
  |
  |
  |
40d |
  |
|
  |
Reunions |
  |
  |
  |
  |
40e |
  |
|
  |
Other services of NC State |
  |
  |
  |
  |
40f |
  |
  |
Employee Background Information |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
  |
Frequency of contact with employee |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
16 |
|
  |
Known employee |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
17 |
|
  |
Employee promotion |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
18 |
|
  |
Hired other NC State graduates |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
19 |
|
  |
Minimum educational requirements for position |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
20 |
|
  |
Educational preparation relative to other employees |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
21 |
  |
Employer Background Information |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
  |
Type of organization |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
22 |
|
  |
Number of people employed in organization |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
23 |
|
  |
Number of people holding same position |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
24 |
|
  |
NC State graduates employed at organization |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
25 |
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
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