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2010 Sophomore Student Survey:
College Comparisons of
Academic Environment and Faculty Contributions

This document reports survey data on college differences in respondents' overall assessment of the academic environment at NC State. Specifically, results include assessment of the academic and classroom environment, faculty contributions to learning, academic advising, and faculty-student mentoring experiences. Survey results for all respondents are provided in "2010 Sophomore Student Survey: All Respondents." For information about the survey and analysis methods see "2010 Sophomore Student Survey: Introduction, Methods, and Student Demographic Profile." For exact question wording, see the survey instrument, or click on the "Q" in the table headers below.

Academic Enviroment | Classroom Environment | Satisfaction with Instruction | Faculty-Student Mentoring | Academic Advising

Q Intellectual Environment
Intellectual environment on campus NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.21 3.34 3.24 3.16 3.26 3.20 3.20 3.24 3.17
4: Very strong 27.4% 36.4% 25.4% 23.8% 34.2% 26.1% 25.4% 32.4% 26.1%
3: Strong 66.8% 61.6% 73.1% 68.6% 57.9% 68.0% 69.0% 58.8% 65.2%
2: Weak 5.6% 2.0% 1.5% 7.1% 7.9% 5.6% 5.6% 8.8% 8.7%
1: Very weak 0.2% . . 0.5% . 0.3% . . .
Total (N) 994 151 67 210 38 306 126 34 23


Q Academic Environment
I consider what I have been learning in my classes valuable NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 4.13 4.19 4.23 4.10 4.03 4.12 4.08 4.24 4.08
5: Strongly agree 30.2% 33.8% 30.8% 26.7% 28.9% 32.8% 26.2% 32.4% 25.0%
4: Agree 57.5% 54.3% 64.6% 61.0% 60.5% 52.5% 61.9% 58.8% 58.3%
3: Neither agree nor disagree 8.3% 9.3% 1.5% 8.1% . 10.2% 6.3% 8.8% 16.7%
2: Disagree 3.4% 2.6% 3.1% 4.3% 5.3% 3.6% 4.8% . .
1: Strongly disagree 0.6% . . . 5.3% 1.0% 0.8% . .
Total (N) 992 151 65 210 38 305 126 34 24


My experiences at NC State have stimulated interest in an intended field of study NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 4.19 4.27 4.32 4.23 4.18 4.11 4.04 4.35 4.13
5: Strongly agree 38.4% 39.7% 41.5% 40.2% 39.5% 38.4% 28.0% 41.2% 37.5%
4: Agree 47.6% 51.0% 52.3% 47.4% 44.7% 43.0% 52.8% 52.9% 45.8%
3: Neither agree nor disagree 9.6% 6.6% 3.1% 8.6% 10.5% 12.1% 15.2% 5.9% 8.3%
2: Disagree 3.5% 2.0% 3.1% 3.3% 5.3% 4.6% 3.2% . 8.3%
1: Strongly disagree 0.9% 0.7% . 0.5% . 2.0% 0.8% . .
Total (N) 992 151 65 209 38 307 125 34 24


I am able to freely explore academic interests at NC State NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.98 4.17 4.00 4.00 4.11 3.88 3.96 4.00 4.13
5: Strongly agree 29.2% 36.0% 26.2% 26.7% 34.2% 29.1% 26.2% 29.4% 29.2%
4: Agree 49.6% 50.0% 53.8% 56.7% 50.0% 42.8% 51.6% 52.9% 54.2%
3: Neither agree nor disagree 13.2% 9.3% 15.4% 8.6% 10.5% 17.3% 15.9% 5.9% 16.7%
2: Disagree 6.0% 4.7% 3.1% 5.7% 2.6% 8.2% 4.8% 11.8% .
1: Strongly disagree 1.9% . 1.5% 2.4% 2.6% 2.6% 1.6% . .
Total (N) 992 150 65 210 38 306 126 34 24


Students at NC State are encouraged to ask questions NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 4.11 4.12 4.20 4.13 4.16 4.09 4.02 4.12 4.08
5: Strongly agree 30.6% 29.1% 32.3% 30.3% 39.5% 30.4% 27.8% 36.4% 29.2%
4: Agree 52.6% 55.6% 55.4% 55.5% 39.5% 51.3% 53.2% 45.5% 50.0%
3: Neither agree nor disagree 13.8% 13.2% 12.3% 11.4% 18.4% 16.0% 12.7% 12.1% 20.8%
2: Disagree 2.5% 2.0% . 2.4% 2.6% 1.6% 5.6% 6.1% .
1: Strongly disagree 0.4% . . 0.5% . 0.7% 0.8% . .
Total (N) 992 151 65 211 38 306 126 33 24


Students at NC State are given meaningful answers to the questions they ask NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.97 4.01 3.82 3.99 4.00 3.95 3.97 4.12 4.00
5: Strongly agree 22.4% 23.2% 20.0% 22.7% 28.9% 22.2% 17.5% 29.4% 25.0%
4: Agree 56.3% 58.9% 46.2% 56.4% 44.7% 55.6% 65.9% 55.9% 50.0%
3: Neither agree nor disagree 18.1% 13.9% 30.8% 17.5% 23.7% 18.6% 13.5% 11.8% 25.0%
2: Disagree 2.7% 4.0% 1.5% 3.3% 2.6% 2.6% 2.4% 2.9% .
1: Strongly disagree 0.5% . 1.5% . . 1.0% 0.8% . .
Total (N) 993 151 65 211 38 306 126 34 24


At NC State, students are invited to share their ideas and knowledge NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 4.10 4.19 4.15 4.14 4.08 4.04 4.00 4.06 4.00
5: Strongly agree 30.2% 34.0% 29.2% 32.7% 36.8% 28.3% 25.6% 24.2% 26.1%
4: Agree 52.7% 53.3% 56.9% 51.2% 42.1% 52.0% 54.4% 63.6% 52.2%
3: Neither agree nor disagree 14.3% 10.7% 13.8% 13.7% 15.8% 16.1% 16.8% 6.1% 17.4%
2: Disagree 2.2% 2.0% . 2.4% 2.6% 3.0% 0.8% 6.1% 4.3%
1: Strongly disagree 0.6% . . . 2.6% 0.7% 2.4% . .
Total (N) 988 150 65 211 38 304 125 33 23
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Q Classroom Environment
Number of classes at NC State that have been too large to learn effectively NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
None 19.8% 19.3% 19.4% 21.5% 15.8% 22.1% 13.7% 15.2% 25.0%
One 16.9% 16.7% 16.4% 20.1% 13.2% 17.9% 8.9% 15.2% 12.5%
Two 27.5% 24.0% 34.3% 23.4% 34.2% 31.6% 19.4% 48.5% 33.3%
Three 19.3% 20.0% 16.4% 19.6% 23.7% 15.0% 28.2% 12.1% 16.7%
Four or more 16.5% 20.0% 13.4% 15.3% 13.2% 13.4% 29.8% 9.1% 12.5%
Total (N) 991 150 67 209 38 307 124 33 24


Number of classes at NC State in which had difficulty understanding spoken English of instructor NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
None 20.6% 18.5% 26.9% 31.4% 13.2% 15.0% 16.7% 11.8% 16.7%
One 33.2% 29.1% 37.3% 40.0% 39.5% 32.2% 26.2% 29.4% 29.2%
Two 26.2% 35.8% 17.9% 17.1% 26.3% 25.7% 38.9% 29.4% 33.3%
Three 12.9% 11.9% 13.4% 7.1% 13.2% 15.0% 11.9% 26.5% 16.7%
Four or more 7.1% 4.6% 4.5% 4.3% 7.9% 12.1% 6.3% 2.9% 4.2%
Total (N) 995 151 67 210 38 307 126 34 24
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Q Satisfaction with Instruction
Satisfaction with instructors: Ability to motivate me to do my best NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.78 3.82 3.76 3.82 3.58 3.75 3.81 3.91 3.58
5: Very satisfied 11.5% 10.6% 10.4% 13.7% 7.9% 11.4% 11.1% 17.6% 8.3%
4: Satisfied 60.8% 65.6% 62.7% 60.2% 50.0% 59.4% 63.5% 61.8% 50.0%
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 21.7% 19.9% 19.4% 20.4% 34.2% 21.8% 20.6% 14.7% 37.5%
2: Dissatisfied 5.5% 3.3% 7.5% 5.2% 7.9% 7.5% 4.8% 5.9% .
1: Very dissatisfied 0.4% 0.7% . 0.5% . . . . 4.2%
Total (N) 998 151 67 211 38 308 126 34 24


Satisfaction with instructors: How carefully they explain the expectations of student performance NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.96 3.98 3.91 4.03 3.74 3.91 4.04 4.12 3.92
5: Very satisfied 16.8% 17.9% 14.9% 17.5% 13.2% 15.3% 19.8% 32.4% 12.5%
4: Satisfied 66.9% 67.5% 65.7% 71.6% 57.9% 64.6% 67.5% 50.0% 66.7%
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 12.4% 9.9% 14.9% 7.6% 18.4% 16.2% 9.5% 14.7% 20.8%
2: Dissatisfied 3.7% 4.0% 4.5% 3.3% 10.5% 3.6% 3.2% 2.9% .
1: Very dissatisfied 0.2% 0.7% . . . 0.3% . . .
Total (N) 997 151 67 211 38 308 126 34 24


Satisfaction with instructors: How well they explain course material NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.88 3.90 3.79 3.92 3.76 3.86 3.85 3.88 3.92
5: Very satisfied 12.8% 12.6% 9.0% 12.3% 13.2% 13.7% 11.1% 18.2% 16.7%
4: Satisfied 66.7% 69.5% 67.2% 71.1% 57.9% 63.5% 66.7% 57.6% 58.3%
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 16.5% 13.2% 17.9% 12.8% 21.1% 19.2% 18.3% 18.2% 25.0%
2: Dissatisfied 3.8% 4.6% 6.0% 3.8% 7.9% 2.6% 4.0% 6.1% .
1: Very dissatisfied 0.3% . . . . 1.0% . . .
Total (N) 996 151 67 211 38 307 126 33 24


Satisfaction with instructors: The extent to which they encourage class discussion NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.76 3.74 3.90 3.91 3.68 3.61 3.89 3.74 3.67
5: Very satisfied 14.8% 9.3% 13.4% 19.4% 15.8% 14.3% 18.3% 17.6% 4.2%
4: Satisfied 54.6% 62.9% 68.7% 57.8% 47.4% 45.3% 55.6% 52.9% 58.3%
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 23.5% 21.2% 11.9% 17.5% 28.9% 29.3% 23.0% 14.7% 37.5%
2: Dissatisfied 6.2% 6.0% 6.0% 4.7% 5.3% 9.1% 3.2% 14.7% .
1: Very dissatisfied 0.9% 0.7% . 0.5% 2.6% 2.0% . . .
Total (N) 997 151 67 211 38 307 126 34 24


Satisfaction with instructors: How effectively they use instructional technology NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 4.05 4.09 4.00 4.00 4.05 4.07 4.06 4.15 4.00
5: Very satisfied 24.9% 22.7% 15.2% 26.1% 18.4% 28.0% 24.8% 38.2% 25.0%
4: Satisfied 59.0% 64.7% 72.7% 53.1% 68.4% 55.7% 59.2% 47.1% 54.2%
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 12.9% 12.0% 9.1% 17.1% 13.2% 12.4% 12.8% 5.9% 16.7%
2: Dissatisfied 2.9% 0.7% 3.0% 2.8% . 3.6% 3.2% 8.8% 4.2%
1: Very dissatisfied 0.3% . . 0.9% . 0.3% . . .
Total (N) 994 150 66 211 38 307 125 34 24


Satisfaction with instructors: How quickly they provide feedback on my work NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.82 3.91 3.74 3.82 3.61 3.86 3.72 3.74 3.88
5: Very satisfied 18.0% 19.9% 13.6% 18.5% 15.8% 20.1% 15.1% 14.7% 16.7%
4: Satisfied 54.3% 57.6% 56.1% 53.6% 44.7% 53.9% 51.6% 58.8% 62.5%
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 19.8% 15.9% 21.2% 19.9% 28.9% 18.5% 23.8% 11.8% 12.5%
2: Dissatisfied 7.5% 6.6% 9.1% 7.1% 5.3% 7.1% 9.5% 14.7% 8.3%
1: Very dissatisfied 0.5% . . 0.9% 5.3% 0.3% . . .
Total (N) 997 151 66 211 38 308 126 34 24


Satisfaction with instructors: The helpfulness of their feedback on my work NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.78 3.87 3.62 3.78 3.68 3.83 3.76 3.71 3.58
5: Very satisfied 15.6% 18.0% 12.1% 15.6% 15.8% 15.9% 14.4% 14.7% 12.5%
4: Satisfied 55.4% 58.7% 47.0% 55.9% 52.6% 57.1% 55.2% 50.0% 41.7%
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 21.4% 16.0% 31.8% 19.9% 21.1% 21.8% 22.4% 26.5% 37.5%
2: Dissatisfied 6.9% 6.7% 9.1% 7.6% 5.3% 4.5% 8.0% 8.8% 8.3%
1: Very dissatisfied 0.7% 0.7% . 0.9% 5.3% 0.6% . . .
Total (N) 995 150 66 211 38 308 125 34 24


Satisfaction with instructors: Respecting the diverse talents and ways of learning NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.85 3.89 3.97 3.77 3.89 3.80 3.94 3.91 3.88
5: Very satisfied 17.7% 15.3% 20.9% 17.5% 24.3% 17.6% 19.8% 11.8% 16.7%
4: Satisfied 55.7% 65.3% 59.7% 48.8% 45.9% 52.9% 57.1% 67.6% 58.3%
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 20.8% 13.3% 14.9% 27.5% 24.3% 22.2% 19.8% 20.6% 20.8%
2: Dissatisfied 5.1% 5.3% 4.5% 5.7% 5.4% 5.9% 3.2% . 4.2%
1: Very dissatisfied 0.6% 0.7% . 0.5% . 1.3% . . .
Total (N) 994 150 67 211 37 306 126 34 24


Overall quality of instruction NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.99 4.02 3.93 4.02 3.82 3.97 3.98 4.12 3.96
5: Very satisfied 16.3% 14.6% 13.4% 18.4% 13.2% 18.8% 14.3% 17.6% 12.5%
4: Satisfied 68.7% 74.2% 70.1% 67.6% 63.2% 64.0% 70.6% 76.5% 70.8%
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 12.5% 9.9% 11.9% 12.1% 15.8% 13.6% 14.3% 5.9% 16.7%
2: Dissatisfied 2.3% 1.3% 4.5% 1.9% 7.9% 2.9% 0.8% . .
1: Very dissatisfied 0.2% . . . . 0.6% . . .
Total (N) 994 151 67 207 38 308 126 34 24
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Q Faculty-Student Mentoring
Had experience: NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Worked on an independent study project with a faculty member 5.9% 11.7% 6.1% 4.5% 13.5% 4.4% 4.2% 0.0% 8.7%
Worked on research project with faculty member outside of course/program requirements 6.9% 12.4% 6.1% 6.0% 13.5% 5.8% 3.4% 3.0% 17.4%
Worked on extension/public service project with faculty member outside of course/program 7.1% 10.3% 12.1% 3.0% 10.8% 5.4% 10.9% 15.2% 0.0%
Assisted in teaching a class or lab under the guidance of a faculty member 4.4% 4.8% 7.6% 3.5% 10.8% 3.8% 3.4% 3.0% 0.0%
Regularly met with a faculty member who provided academic guidance 37.9% 42.4% 45.5% 38.8% 45.9% 35.4% 28.0% 25.8% 52.2%
Regularly met with a faculty member who provided professional guidance and/or support 24.2% 27.5% 33.8% 26.0% 37.8% 18.8% 16.1% 24.2% 31.8%
Regularly met with a faculty member who provided guidance on non-academic issues 11.9% 14.5% 21.2% 13.1% 11.1% 7.8% 10.2% 9.1% 13.0%
Worked with faculty member on campus activities (e.g., committees, student life activities, etc.) 18.9% 25.7% 26.6% 16.5% 27.0% 13.4% 21.8% 21.2% 21.7%
Total (N) 956 145 66 200 37 295 120 33 23


Faculty-Student Mentoring: Contribution to Growth
Contribution of independent study project with a faculty member NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM PAMS
Mean Rating 3.24 3.63 2.75 3.11 3.20 3.00 2.80 3.50
4: Very much 43.1% 68.8% . 44.4% 20.0% 33.3% 20.0% 50.0%
3: Somewhat 41.2% 25.0% 75.0% 33.3% 80.0% 44.4% 40.0% 50.0%
2: Very little 11.8% 6.3% 25.0% 11.1% . 11.1% 40.0% .
1: Not at all 3.9% . . 11.1% . 11.1% . .
Total (N) 51 16 4 9 5 9 5 2


Contribution of research project with faculty member outside of course/program requirements NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.33 3.41 3.50 3.25 3.40 3.23 3.25 3.00 3.50
4: Very much 49.2% 58.8% 50.0% 50.0% 40.0% 38.5% 50.0% . 75.0%
3: Somewhat 34.4% 23.5% 50.0% 25.0% 60.0% 46.2% 25.0% 100.0% .
2: Very little 16.4% 17.6% . 25.0% . 15.4% 25.0% . 25.0%
Total (N) 61 17 4 12 5 13 4 1 4


Contribution of extension/public service project with faculty member outside of course/program NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT
Mean Rating 3.28 3.21 3.63 3.17 2.75 3.00 3.54 3.50
4: Very much 34.4% 21.4% 62.5% 16.7% 25.0% 9.1% 53.8% 75.0%
3: Somewhat 59.0% 78.6% 37.5% 83.3% 25.0% 81.8% 46.2% .
2: Very little 6.6% . . . 50.0% 9.1% . 25.0%
Total (N) 61 14 8 6 4 11 13 4


Contribution of teaching a class or lab under the guidance of a faculty member NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT
Mean Rating 3.42 3.83 3.00 3.50 3.75 3.57 3.00 3.00
4: Very much 52.8% 83.3% 20.0% 50.0% 75.0% 71.4% 25.0% .
3: Somewhat 36.1% 16.7% 60.0% 50.0% 25.0% 14.3% 50.0% 100.0%
2: Very little 11.1% . 20.0% . . 14.3% 25.0% .
Total (N) 36 6 5 6 4 7 4 1


Contribution of meeting with a faculty member who provided academic guidance NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.41 3.49 3.50 3.38 3.31 3.38 3.30 3.38 3.33
4: Very much 52.8% 59.3% 50.0% 52.1% 43.8% 51.5% 45.5% 62.5% 50.0%
3: Somewhat 36.4% 30.5% 50.0% 36.6% 43.8% 37.4% 39.4% 25.0% 33.3%
2: Very little 9.3% 10.2% . 8.5% 12.5% 9.1% 15.2% . 16.7%
1: Not at all 1.5% . . 2.8% . 2.0% . 12.5% .
Total (N) 343 59 28 71 16 99 33 8 12


Contribution of meeting with a faculty member who provided professional guidance and/or support NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.44 3.50 3.45 3.35 3.64 3.37 3.32 3.86 3.29
4: Very much 56.2% 63.2% 60.0% 47.1% 71.4% 49.0% 52.6% 85.7% 42.9%
3: Somewhat 31.3% 23.7% 25.0% 41.2% 21.4% 38.8% 26.3% 14.3% 42.9%
2: Very little 12.4% 13.2% 15.0% 11.8% 7.1% 12.2% 21.1% . 14.3%
Total (N) 217 38 20 51 14 49 19 7 7


Contribution of meeting with a faculty member who provided guidance on non-academic issues NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.44 3.33 3.50 3.48 3.25 3.35 3.55 4.00 3.00
4: Very much 56.3% 52.4% 58.3% 56.0% 50.0% 52.9% 63.6% 100.0% 33.3%
3: Somewhat 32.0% 28.6% 33.3% 36.0% 25.0% 35.3% 27.3% . 33.3%
2: Very little 10.7% 19.0% 8.3% 8.0% 25.0% 5.9% 9.1% . 33.3%
1: Not at all 1.0% . . . . 5.9% . . .
Total (N) 103 21 12 25 4 17 11 3 3


Contribution of working with faculty member on campus activities (e.g., committees, student life act NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.38 3.47 3.47 3.45 3.71 3.38 3.13 3.29 3.25
4: Very much 45.0% 50.0% 46.7% 51.6% 71.4% 41.2% 30.4% 42.9% 50.0%
3: Somewhat 48.8% 47.1% 53.3% 41.9% 28.6% 55.9% 56.5% 42.9% 25.0%
2: Very little 5.6% 2.9% . 6.5% . 2.9% 8.7% 14.3% 25.0%
1: Not at all 0.6% . . . . . 4.3% . .
Total (N) 160 34 15 31 7 34 23 7 4
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Q Academic Advising
Primary source for academic advising during sophomore year NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Faculty member in my department 29.7% 34.2% 20.9% 27.0% 28.9% 34.1% 19.4% 38.2% 41.7%
Professional advisor in my department or college 53.9% 53.7% 74.6% 55.9% 55.3% 46.1% 58.9% 52.9% 45.8%
Centralized or campus-wide advising service (with personal contact) 3.8% 4.7% 1.5% 2.4% 5.3% 4.2% 5.6% . .
NC State provided web-based advising site (i.e., Virtual Advising Center) 7.8% 3.4% . 9.5% 2.6% 11.4% 9.7% 2.9% 8.3%
Other 4.7% 4.0% 3.0% 5.2% 7.9% 4.2% 6.5% 5.9% 4.2%
Total (N) 994 149 67 211 38 308 124 34 24


Q Satisfaction with Academic Advising
Accessibility of my primary advisor NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.97 4.22 4.54 3.85 4.08 3.93 3.60 3.91 3.96
5: Very satisfied 35.9% 43.7% 61.2% 25.1% 42.1% 35.0% 23.8% 35.3% 45.8%
4: Satisfied 39.4% 41.7% 34.3% 46.9% 34.2% 38.9% 38.1% 32.4% 25.0%
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 13.5% 9.3% 1.5% 17.5% 13.2% 13.7% 16.7% 20.6% 12.5%
2: Dissatisfied 8.6% 3.3% 3.0% 8.5% 10.5% 8.8% 17.5% 11.8% 12.5%
1: Very dissatisfied 2.6% 2.0% . 1.9% . 3.6% 4.0% . 4.2%
Total (N) 996 151 67 211 38 306 126 34 24


Amount of time I am given during advising sessions NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.97 4.16 4.57 3.85 4.13 3.89 3.63 3.91 4.13
5: Very satisfied 33.6% 42.7% 64.2% 22.7% 39.5% 29.9% 21.4% 35.3% 45.8%
4: Satisfied 41.3% 41.3% 29.9% 48.8% 42.1% 43.1% 37.3% 38.2% 25.0%
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 16.2% 8.0% 4.5% 21.3% 10.5% 16.1% 29.4% 8.8% 25.0%
2: Dissatisfied 6.3% 5.3% 1.5% 4.7% 7.9% 7.9% 6.3% 17.6% 4.2%
1: Very dissatisfied 2.5% 2.7% . 2.4% . 3.0% 5.6% . .
Total (N) 993 150 67 211 38 304 126 34 24


Advisor???s concern with my academic success NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.87 4.05 4.57 3.70 3.97 3.81 3.52 3.85 3.96
5: Very satisfied 32.6% 39.7% 70.1% 23.8% 36.8% 27.4% 20.6% 35.3% 33.3%
4: Satisfied 36.7% 35.1% 20.9% 39.0% 39.5% 40.9% 35.7% 35.3% 41.7%
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 19.2% 16.6% 4.5% 25.7% 13.2% 19.8% 25.4% 11.8% 12.5%
2: Dissatisfied 8.3% 7.3% 4.5% 6.7% 5.3% 8.6% 11.9% 14.7% 12.5%
1: Very dissatisfied 3.3% 1.3% . 4.8% 5.3% 3.3% 6.3% 2.9% .
Total (N) 992 151 67 210 38 303 126 34 24


Advisor keeping me informed about my academic progress NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.63 3.75 4.31 3.46 3.87 3.53 3.44 3.62 3.75
5: Very satisfied 26.4% 31.8% 55.2% 19.4% 34.2% 21.1% 19.8% 23.5% 25.0%
4: Satisfied 30.6% 29.8% 25.4% 32.2% 34.2% 30.9% 29.4% 38.2% 33.3%
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 27.6% 23.8% 14.9% 29.4% 18.4% 32.9% 31.0% 17.6% 33.3%
2: Dissatisfied 11.0% 10.6% 4.5% 13.3% 10.5% 9.9% 14.3% 17.6% 8.3%
1: Very dissatisfied 4.5% 4.0% . 5.7% 2.6% 5.3% 5.6% 2.9% .
Total (N) 994 151 67 211 38 304 126 34 24


Advisor???s knowledge about university rules and procedures NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.98 4.00 4.37 3.81 4.08 4.01 3.92 4.03 3.92
5: Very satisfied 33.5% 35.1% 58.2% 22.3% 31.6% 34.3% 31.0% 35.3% 20.8%
4: Satisfied 40.3% 39.7% 23.9% 45.0% 55.3% 39.9% 40.5% 44.1% 50.0%
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 19.3% 17.2% 14.9% 25.6% 7.9% 19.1% 22.2% 8.8% 29.2%
2: Dissatisfied 4.8% 6.0% 3.0% 5.7% . 5.3% 2.4% 11.8% .
1: Very dissatisfied 2.0% 2.0% . 1.4% 5.3% 1.3% 4.0% . .
Total (N) 993 151 67 211 38 303 126 34 24


Advisor providing me with the information about academic courses and program NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.94 4.02 4.40 3.78 4.05 3.92 3.82 3.76 3.92
5: Very satisfied 33.9% 39.7% 56.7% 26.2% 34.2% 32.2% 30.2% 17.6% 29.2%
4: Satisfied 39.5% 35.8% 29.9% 41.9% 50.0% 39.5% 38.9% 58.8% 45.8%
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 16.0% 13.9% 10.4% 19.0% 5.3% 19.7% 17.5% 5.9% 12.5%
2: Dissatisfied 7.9% 7.9% 3.0% 9.5% 7.9% 5.6% 9.5% 17.6% 12.5%
1: Very dissatisfied 2.7% 2.6% . 3.3% 2.6% 3.0% 4.0% . .
Total (N) 993 151 67 210 38 304 126 34 24


Advisor???s knowledge about the requirements for current major or major of interest NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 4.12 4.15 4.47 4.02 4.16 4.12 3.99 4.09 4.25
5: Very satisfied 41.4% 42.0% 63.6% 35.1% 42.1% 41.3% 34.9% 41.2% 41.7%
4: Satisfied 37.6% 39.3% 22.7% 41.2% 42.1% 37.3% 38.9% 38.2% 41.7%
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 14.2% 12.0% 10.6% 16.1% 7.9% 14.9% 19.0% 8.8% 16.7%
2: Dissatisfied 5.1% 4.7% 3.0% 6.2% 5.3% 5.0% 4.8% 11.8% .
1: Very dissatisfied 1.6% 2.0% . 1.4% 2.6% 1.7% 2.4% . .
Total (N) 991 150 66 211 38 303 126 34 24


Advisor???s knowledge about general education and other degree requirements NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 4.00 4.08 4.47 3.88 4.08 3.96 3.88 4.06 3.83
5: Very satisfied 34.8% 37.7% 63.6% 25.7% 36.8% 33.2% 30.4% 32.4% 29.2%
4: Satisfied 39.7% 39.7% 24.2% 45.7% 44.7% 39.1% 38.4% 55.9% 33.3%
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 18.2% 17.2% 7.6% 21.0% 13.2% 20.4% 21.6% . 29.2%
2: Dissatisfied 5.4% 3.3% 4.5% 5.7% . 5.3% 8.0% 8.8% 8.3%
1: Very dissatisfied 1.9% 2.0% . 1.9% 5.3% 2.0% 1.6% 2.9% .
Total (N) 991 151 66 210 38 304 125 34 24


Advisor knowing whom to contact to help with non-academic problems NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.77 3.90 4.39 3.65 3.92 3.65 3.59 4.12 3.75
5: Very satisfied 26.8% 33.1% 58.2% 20.0% 31.6% 20.7% 21.4% 29.4% 25.0%
4: Satisfied 31.6% 31.1% 25.4% 32.9% 42.1% 30.3% 28.6% 55.9% 29.2%
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 35.4% 29.8% 13.4% 40.5% 18.4% 43.8% 40.5% 11.8% 41.7%
2: Dissatisfied 4.5% 4.6% 3.0% 5.7% 2.6% 3.6% 6.3% 2.9% 4.2%
1: Very dissatisfied 1.6% 1.3% . 1.0% 5.3% 1.6% 3.2% . .
Total (N) 993 151 67 210 38 304 126 34 24


Advisor???s encouragement of participation in educational enrichment opportunities NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.67 3.92 4.36 3.41 4.03 3.51 3.57 3.76 3.71
5: Very satisfied 25.0% 34.4% 56.7% 12.9% 36.8% 18.8% 22.2% 29.4% 25.0%
4: Satisfied 32.1% 34.4% 26.9% 35.7% 42.1% 29.0% 32.5% 32.4% 29.2%
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 30.9% 21.2% 13.4% 34.8% 13.2% 39.9% 31.0% 26.5% 41.7%
2: Dissatisfied 8.7% 8.6% 1.5% 12.9% 2.6% 9.2% 8.7% 8.8% .
1: Very dissatisfied 3.3% 1.3% 1.5% 3.8% 5.3% 3.0% 5.6% 2.9% 4.2%
Total (N) 991 151 67 210 38 303 126 34 24


Advisor???s knowledge about post-graduation educational options NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.68 3.80 4.18 3.53 3.89 3.58 3.53 3.71 4.08
5: Very satisfied 22.8% 29.8% 49.3% 14.4% 26.3% 17.2% 18.3% 20.6% 37.5%
4: Satisfied 30.3% 33.1% 20.9% 29.7% 44.7% 29.8% 28.6% 38.2% 33.3%
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 41.0% 27.2% 28.4% 51.7% 23.7% 48.0% 44.4% 32.4% 29.2%
2: Dissatisfied 4.0% 7.3% 1.5% 3.3% 2.6% 3.3% 5.6% 8.8% .
1: Very dissatisfied 1.8% 2.6% . 1.0% 2.6% 1.7% 3.2% . .
Total (N) 990 151 67 209 38 302 126 34 24


Advisor???s knowledge about post-graduation employment options NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 3.64 3.76 4.21 3.45 4.00 3.54 3.49 3.71 4.00
5: Very satisfied 21.7% 27.2% 49.3% 11.5% 31.6% 17.2% 17.7% 23.5% 37.5%
4: Satisfied 28.6% 31.1% 23.9% 29.2% 44.7% 26.5% 25.8% 35.3% 25.0%
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 43.4% 34.4% 25.4% 53.1% 18.4% 50.3% 47.6% 29.4% 37.5%
2: Dissatisfied 4.7% 5.3% 1.5% 5.3% 2.6% 4.6% 5.6% 11.8% .
1: Very dissatisfied 1.6% 2.0% . 1.0% 2.6% 1.3% 3.2% . .
Total (N) 988 151 67 209 38 302 124 34 24


Q Virtual Advising Center
Overall rating of NC State's Virtual Advising Center Web site NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 1.02 0.91 0.91 1.33 0.64 0.90 1.10 1.29 0.78
4: Excellent 3.7% 3.3% 1.5% 3.8% 2.8% 3.3% 4.9% 5.9% 4.3%
3: Good 22.9% 20.0% 23.1% 30.6% 11.1% 19.8% 25.4% 29.4% 17.4%
2: Fair 8.3% 7.3% 7.7% 12.0% 8.3% 7.9% 6.6% 8.8% 4.3%
1: Poor 1.6% 2.7% . 2.4% 2.8% 1.7% 0.8% . .
Don't know/Did not use 63.5% 66.7% 67.7% 51.2% 75.0% 67.3% 62.3% 55.9% 73.9%
Total (N) 981 150 65 209 36 303 122 34 23


Overall rating of NC State's Virtual Advising Center Web site (among those who have used) NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Mean Rating 2.78 2.72 2.81 2.74 2.56 2.76 2.91 2.93 3.00
4: Excellent 10.1% 10.0% 4.8% 7.8% 11.1% 10.1% 13.0% 13.3% 16.7%
3: Good 62.8% 60.0% 71.4% 62.7% 44.4% 60.6% 67.4% 66.7% 66.7%
2: Fair 22.6% 22.0% 23.8% 24.5% 33.3% 24.2% 17.4% 20.0% 16.7%
1: Poor 4.5% 8.0% . 4.9% 11.1% 5.1% 2.2% . .
Total (N) 358 50 21 102 9 99 46 15 6
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For more information on the 2010 Sophomore 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: July, 2010

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