North Carolina State University
2008 First-Year Student Survey
This document lists survey questions
and response options for the 2008 First-Year Student Survey. To view frequency
distributions of responses to a question, click on the question number.
| 1. How many colleges did you apply to this year, including NC State? |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 or more |
|
| 2. After applying for admission to NC State, did you receive a phone
call or phone calls from any of the following people? (yes or no) |
| a. An NC State faculty or staff member |
| b. A current NC State student |
| c. A graduate of NC State |
| 3. After applying for admission to NC State, did you receive a letter from someone
other than the admissions office? (yes or no) |
| Yes |
No |
|
| 4. Overall, how would you rate the NC State Virtual Advising Center Web site? (If you didn't know about it before coming to orientation, just say so.) |
| Didn't know about |
Know about but never used |
Excellent |
Good |
Fair |
Poor |
|
| 5. To what extent did each of the following factors influence your decision
to attend NC State? Using the scale below, please enter the number closest
to your opinion for each factor listed. (5=very strong influence, 4=strong influence, 3=moderate influence, 2=weak influence,
1=very weak influence, 0=not applicable) |
| a. Academic reputation |
l. Campus visit prior to orientation |
| b. Cost |
m. Contact with a current student |
| c. Location |
n. Contact with a faculty or staff member |
| d. Size |
o. Contact with a graduate |
| e. Availability |
p. Letter from someone other than admissions Office |
| f. Recommended by a friend, family member, teacher, counselor, etc. |
q. Attendance at a College Fair |
| g. Number of hours transferred/credited |
r. Publications from NC State |
| h. Level of support for my intended major |
s. Extracurricular opportunities |
| i. Facilities and resources available |
t. Acceptance into the First Year College Program |
| j. Scholarships/financial aid available |
u. Campus Recreation programs |
| k. Pack Promise Program |
v. Campus Recreation programsOther (please specify) |
| 6. Using the list from question 5, please select the single most influential factor in your decision to attend NC State, and fill in the letter below. |
| a |
b |
c |
d |
e |
f |
g |
h |
i |
j |
k |
l |
m |
n |
o |
p |
q |
r |
s |
t |
u |
v |
|
| For questions 7-9, please rate your satisfaction
with the quality of that area at NC State. Use the following scale: 4 = very satisfied, 3=moderately satisfied, 2=moderately dissatisfied, 1=very dissatisfied, 0=Don�t know/Didn�t use |
| 7. How
satisfied were you with the university admissions process? |
| 8. How
satisfied were you with your departmental admissions process? |
| 9. How
satisfied were you with the university financial aid process (the process
for applying for aid, not the award amount)? |
| Please use the following scale for questions 10 and 11: 3=well prepared, 2=adequately
prepared, 1=poorly prepared |
| 10. How well do you think your high school prepared you for college? |
| 11. How well do you think you prepared yourself for college? |
| 12. How certain are you about your choice of a college major? |
| Very certain |
Certain |
Uncertain |
Very uncertain |
|
| 13. What
is your primary goal or objective for attending NC State? (Mark only
one.) |
| To
obtain a bachelor�s degree or certificate only |
To
improve knowledge, technical skills, and/or competencies required for
current profession |
| To
obtain a bachelor�s degree as preparation for graduate or professional
school |
To
take courses for personal interest |
| To
obtain a bachelor�s degree as preparation for a new career or profession |
Other
(please specify) |
| 14. What is the highest level of education you plan to complete? |
| Certificate (Agricultural Institute only)
| Medical Degree (MD)Law Degree (JD)
|
| Bachelor's degree |
Law Degree (JD) |
| Master�s degree (MA, MS, MBA) |
Divinity Degree (M.Div, D.Min) |
| Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D.) |
Do not intend to complete a degree |
| Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM |
| 15. If
you will be enrolling for less than 15 credit hours during your first
semester, please indicate the reason(s) below. |
| Will take 15 or more credit hours |
Was completing degree requirements and did not need more courses |
| Will need to work |
Combination of credit hours would have been too much if I had taken another big course |
| Courses wanted were not available |
Family responsibilities |
| Want to be able to make better grades |
Other (please specify) |
| Was advised to carry a lighter load by my advisor |
| 16. Below
is a list of knowledge, skills, and personal development goals held by
NC State for your undergraduate preparation. In the left-hand column, please indicate your current level of development using the following scale: 4=Excellent 3=Good 2=Fair 1=Poor. In the right-hand column, please rate how important this goal is to you right now, using the following scale: 4=Very important 3=Somewhat important 2=Not very important 1=Not at all important. |
| General Education Goals |
| Writing skills |
| Speaking skills |
| Listening skills |
| Comprehension skills (understanding written information) |
| Using mathematics skills |
| Understanding how science and technology influence everyday life |
| Applying scientific methods of inquiry |
| Computer skills |
| Logical reasoning skills |
| Ability to adapt to changing technologies |
| Ability to critically analyze ideas and information |
|
Using books, journals, and/or articles from the library/internet etc. for a research paper/project |
| Problem-solving skills |
| Ability to plan and carry out projects independently |
| Understanding of diverse cultures and values |
| A broad general education |
| Personal
Development Goals |
| Taking responsibility for my own behavior |
| Valuing learning as a lifelong process |
| Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles |
| Ability to lead or guide others |
| Ability to function as part of a team |
| Ability to organize the steps to successfully complete a group project |
| Taking the initiative to make improvements in the work I do |
| Exercising public responsibility and community |
| Understanding my own abilities and interests |
| Maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle |
| Self-confidence |
| Realizing my potential for success |
| Sense of personal identity |
| Coping with change |
| Independence and self-reliance |
| Ability to handle stress |
| Time management |
| Self-discipline |
| World
View Goals |
| Understanding issues and problems facing the world |
| Understanding the present as it relates to historical events and processes |
| Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds |
| Appreciation for the arts, music, and literature |
| Tolerance for divergent views |
| Appreciating gender equity |
| Appreciating racial equity |
| 17. Do
you play any musical instrument(s)? |
| No |
Yes (please specify) ___________ |
|
| 18. Have
you recently participated in a choral group in your school, community,
or place of worship? |
| No |
Yes |
|
| 19. What is your religious preference? |
|
|
Non-Denominational Christian: |
| Assemblies of God |
Jewish |
Campus Christian Fellowship |
| Baha'i |
Latter-Day Saints |
Campus Crusade for Christ |
| Baptist |
Lutheran |
Fellowship of Christian Athletes |
| Buddhist |
Moravian |
Great Commission |
| Catholic |
Muslim |
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship |
| Disciples of Christ |
Presbyterian |
Navigators |
| Episcopal |
Unitarian |
No preference |
| Hindu |
United Methodist |
Other (please specify): |
| 20. Please
indicate your interest in learning about and/or participating in the following
NC State co-curricular programs/activities by marking the appropriate
bubbles. (Mark all that apply.) |
| Student Government |
Student Media/Publications |
| Student Judicial Board |
Union Activities Board programs/activities (cultural programs, concerts, etc.) |
| Residence Hall Councils |
Multicultural/Diversity programs/activities |
| Student Leadership Development (workshops, conferences, etc.) |
Gender issues (gender communication, sexual assault, domestic violence, etc.) |
| Co-op (Cooperative Education) program |
Healthy
lifestyles issues (stress management, sexuality, substance abuse, etc.) |
| Study Abroad/National Student Exchange |
Planning programs and services for children and families |
| Volunteer Services |
The Crafts Center programs/activities |
| ROTC |
Music
Minor, Bands, Choirs, Orchestras, Chamber Music, Bagpipes, Drums |
| Club
Sports (Cycling, Baseball, Martial Arts, Ultimate, etc.) |
Attending art exhibitions, meeting artists, museum internships |
| Fitness/Wellness (Groups fitness classes, Yoga, Pilates, etc.) |
Theater participation as artist |
| Indoor Open Recreation (Cardio Room, Weights, Basketball, etc.) |
Theater participation as audience |
| Intramural Sports (Basketball, Flagfootball, Golf, etc.) |
Student Dance Companies |
| Outdoor Adventures (Trips, Equipment Checkout, Rock Climbing Workshops, etc.) |
Pre-Law services/planning |
| Social Fraternity/Sorority |
|
| 21. In which of the following pre-college programs did you participate? (Mark all that apply.) |
| Educational Talent Search |
Upward Bound |
|
| 22. Indicate the educational attainment of each parent/guardian: |
| Less than a high school graduate
| 4-year baccalaureate degree
|
| High school graduate |
Some graduate or professional coursework/no degree |
| Some college/no degree |
Master�s degree |
| 2-year associate degree or certificate |
Doctorate or other professional degree (medicine, dentistry, law, etc.) |
| 23. This fall, will you have a computer for your personal use at NC State? |
| Yes, a laptop |
No |
| Yes, a desktop |
Don't know |
| Yes, both laptop and desktop |
| 24. Are
you receiving any type of financial aid? Include work study, grants, loans,
and scholarships. |
| Yes |
No |
|
| 25. If
you answered yes to question 24, please indicate what kind(s) of aid you
are receiving. (Mark all that apply.) |
| Academic |
Athletic based |
Other than listed above |
| Financial need |
Other (dance music, etc.) |
| 26. For
the year 2007, what was the amount of your parents� or guardians� combined
pre-tax income? Please try to answer even if you are financially independent.
(Mark the category that represents your best estimate.) |
| $10,000 or less |
$20,001-$25,000 |
$35,001-$40,000 |
$60,001-$75,000 |
$150,001-$200,000 |
| $10,001-$15,000 |
$25,001-$30,000 |
$40,001-$50,000 |
$75,001-$100,000 |
More than $200,000 |
| $15,001-$20,000 |
$30,001-$35,000 |
$50,001-$60,000 |
$100,001-$150,000 |
|
| 27. How
many people do your parents or guardians currently support in their household?
Include yourself and parents or guardians, if applicable. |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 or more |
|
| 28. How
many of your parents' or guardians' dependents including yourself
are currently enrolled in college? (Mark only one.) |
| Only myself |
2 dependents |
3 or more dependents |
|
|
29. Which best describes the area in which you lived during high school? |
| Rural area |
Moderate size city (20,001-60,000) |
Urban area (over 100,000) |
| Small town (20,000 or less) |
Large city (60,001-100,000) |
| 30. Do
your plans include employment during your first semester? (Mark only
one.) |
| I plan to work 20 hours or more each week. |
I plan to work less than 20 hours each week. |
I do not plan to work. |
|
| 31. After
graduation, where do you plan to seek employment? (Mark only one.) |
| In North Carolina Only |
Anywhere; location is not important |
| Anywhere in the USA |
I do not plan to be employed immediately after graduation (e.g., grad school, travel) |
| Outside the USA only |
|
For more information on the 2008 First-Year Student 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: March, 2009
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