North Carolina State University
2010 Sophomore Student Survey:
Gender and Racial/Ethnic Frequency Distributions
Academic Environment and Faculty Contributions
This document reports frequency distributions by gender and race/ethnicity for items related to the academic environment at NC State. Tables comparing mean ratings by gender and race/ethnicity are also available. For exact question wording, see the survey instrument, or click on the "Q" in the table headers below.
Academic Enviroment | Satisfaction with Instruction | Academic Advising | Faculty-Student Mentoring
Q Academic Environment| I consider what I have been learning in my classes valuable | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Strongly agree | 30.2% | 30.7% | 29.8% | 28.3% | 24.7% | 40.9% | 30.3% | 36.5% |
| 4: Agree | 57.5% | 55.5% | 59.3% | 58.5% | 57.6% | 50.0% | 58.1% | 50.0% |
| 3: Neither agree nor disagree | 8.3% | 9.0% | 7.6% | 9.4% | 12.9% | 9.1% | 7.7% | 7.7% |
| 2: Disagree | 3.4% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.8% | 2.4% | . | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| 1: Strongly disagree | 0.6% | 1.3% | . | . | 2.4% | . | 0.5% | . |
| Total (N) | 992 | 476 | 516 | 53 | 85 | 22 | 780 | 52 |
| My experiences at NC State have stimulated interest in an intended field of study | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Strongly agree | 38.4% | 38.4% | 38.4% | 35.8% | 22.1% | 50.0% | 39.3% | 50.0% |
| 4: Agree | 47.6% | 45.7% | 49.3% | 54.7% | 59.3% | 36.4% | 46.9% | 36.5% |
| 3: Neither agree nor disagree | 9.6% | 11.1% | 8.2% | 3.8% | 11.6% | 9.1% | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| 2: Disagree | 3.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| 1: Strongly disagree | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | . | 2.3% | . | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Total (N) | 992 | 477 | 515 | 53 | 86 | 22 | 779 | 52 |
| I am able to freely explore academic interests at NC State | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Strongly agree | 29.2% | 28.0% | 30.4% | 20.4% | 22.4% | 31.8% | 30.7% | 26.9% |
| 4: Agree | 49.6% | 46.9% | 52.0% | 63.0% | 55.3% | 45.5% | 48.4% | 46.2% |
| 3: Neither agree nor disagree | 13.2% | 17.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% | 17.6% | 22.7% | 12.6% | 13.5% |
| 2: Disagree | 6.0% | 5.9% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 3.5% | . | 6.2% | 11.5% |
| 1: Strongly disagree | 1.9% | 2.1% | 1.7% | . | 1.2% | . | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Total (N) | 992 | 475 | 517 | 54 | 85 | 22 | 779 | 52 |
| Students at NC State are encouraged to ask questions | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Strongly agree | 30.6% | 30.2% | 31.1% | 25.9% | 22.6% | 50.0% | 31.3% | 30.8% |
| 4: Agree | 52.6% | 51.2% | 54.0% | 59.3% | 60.7% | 31.8% | 51.7% | 55.8% |
| 3: Neither agree nor disagree | 13.8% | 16.4% | 11.5% | 13.0% | 14.3% | 18.2% | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| 2: Disagree | 2.5% | 1.5% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% | . | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| 1: Strongly disagree | 0.4% | 0.8% | . | . | 1.2% | . | 0.4% | . |
| Total (N) | 992 | 477 | 515 | 54 | 84 | 22 | 780 | 52 |
| Students at NC State are given meaningful answers to the questions they ask | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Strongly agree | 22.4% | 22.0% | 22.7% | 18.5% | 16.5% | 36.4% | 22.8% | 23.1% |
| 4: Agree | 56.3% | 54.7% | 57.8% | 64.8% | 56.5% | 45.5% | 56.2% | 53.8% |
| 3: Neither agree nor disagree | 18.1% | 19.9% | 16.5% | 16.7% | 25.9% | 13.6% | 17.3% | 21.2% |
| 2: Disagree | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | . | . | 4.5% | 3.3% | . |
| 1: Strongly disagree | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% | . | 1.2% | . | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Total (N) | 993 | 477 | 516 | 54 | 85 | 22 | 780 | 52 |
| At NC State, students are invited to share their ideas and knowledge | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Strongly agree | 30.2% | 27.9% | 32.3% | 20.4% | 25.6% | 54.5% | 30.7% | 29.4% |
| 4: Agree | 52.7% | 53.2% | 52.3% | 66.7% | 55.8% | 36.4% | 52.1% | 49.0% |
| 3: Neither agree nor disagree | 14.3% | 16.1% | 12.5% | 11.1% | 14.0% | 9.1% | 14.3% | 19.6% |
| 2: Disagree | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3.5% | . | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| 1: Strongly disagree | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% | . | 1.2% | . | 0.6% | . |
| Total (N) | 988 | 477 | 511 | 54 | 86 | 22 | 775 | 51 |
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| Satisfaction with instructors: Ability to motivate me to do my best | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Very satisfied | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 18.5% | 12.8% | 4.3% | 10.7% | 17.3% |
| 4: Satisfied | 60.8% | 59.3% | 62.2% | 55.6% | 58.1% | 73.9% | 61.8% | 50.0% |
| 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 21.7% | 23.0% | 20.6% | 16.7% | 20.9% | 13.0% | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| 2: Dissatisfied | 5.5% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 9.3% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| 1: Very dissatisfied | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | . | 1.2% | . | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Total (N) | 998 | 479 | 519 | 54 | 86 | 23 | 783 | 52 |
| Satisfaction with instructors: How carefully they explain the expectations of student performance | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Very satisfied | 16.8% | 15.0% | 18.3% | 14.8% | 18.6% | 13.0% | 16.2% | 25.0% |
| 4: Satisfied | 66.9% | 66.8% | 67.0% | 70.4% | 62.8% | 65.2% | 67.6% | 59.6% |
| 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 12.4% | 14.6% | 10.4% | 9.3% | 14.0% | 8.7% | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| 2: Dissatisfied | 3.7% | 3.5% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 8.7% | 3.5% | 1.9% |
| 1: Very dissatisfied | 0.2% | . | 0.4% | . | . | 4.3% | . | 1.9% |
| Total (N) | 997 | 479 | 518 | 54 | 86 | 23 | 782 | 52 |
| Satisfaction with instructors: How well they explain course material | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Very satisfied | 12.8% | 13.0% | 12.5% | 11.1% | 11.6% | 8.7% | 12.7% | 19.2% |
| 4: Satisfied | 66.7% | 65.5% | 67.8% | 70.4% | 60.5% | 78.3% | 67.1% | 61.5% |
| 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 16.5% | 18.4% | 14.7% | 14.8% | 24.4% | 8.7% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| 2: Dissatisfied | 3.8% | 2.7% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 7.7% |
| 1: Very dissatisfied | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% | . | . | . | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Total (N) | 996 | 478 | 518 | 54 | 86 | 23 | 781 | 52 |
| Satisfaction with instructors: The extent to which they encourage class discussion | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Very satisfied | 14.8% | 14.4% | 15.2% | 16.7% | 12.8% | 18.2% | 14.6% | 19.2% |
| 4: Satisfied | 54.6% | 48.3% | 60.3% | 61.1% | 55.8% | 36.4% | 55.2% | 44.2% |
| 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 23.5% | 28.7% | 18.7% | 14.8% | 24.4% | 40.9% | 23.5% | 23.1% |
| 2: Dissatisfied | 6.2% | 7.7% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| 1: Very dissatisfied | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | . | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Total (N) | 997 | 478 | 519 | 54 | 86 | 22 | 783 | 52 |
| Satisfaction with instructors: How effectively they use instructional technology | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Very satisfied | 24.9% | 25.9% | 24.0% | 31.5% | 21.2% | 39.1% | 24.2% | 29.4% |
| 4: Satisfied | 59.0% | 56.9% | 60.9% | 53.7% | 55.3% | 30.4% | 61.1% | 51.0% |
| 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 12.9% | 13.8% | 12.0% | 11.1% | 15.3% | 21.7% | 12.3% | 15.7% |
| 2: Dissatisfied | 2.9% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 7.1% | 8.7% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| 1: Very dissatisfied | 0.3% | . | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% | . | . | 2.0% |
| Total (N) | 994 | 478 | 516 | 54 | 85 | 23 | 781 | 51 |
| Satisfaction with instructors: How quickly they provide feedback on my work | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Very satisfied | 18.0% | 17.5% | 18.3% | 25.9% | 19.8% | 21.7% | 16.8% | 23.1% |
| 4: Satisfied | 54.3% | 53.2% | 55.2% | 55.6% | 53.5% | 52.2% | 54.9% | 46.2% |
| 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 19.8% | 22.5% | 17.2% | 14.8% | 20.9% | 17.4% | 19.9% | 21.2% |
| 2: Dissatisfied | 7.5% | 6.1% | 8.9% | 3.7% | 5.8% | 8.7% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| 1: Very dissatisfied | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% | . | . | . | 0.6% | . |
| Total (N) | 997 | 479 | 518 | 54 | 86 | 23 | 782 | 52 |
| Satisfaction with instructors: The helpfulness of their feedback on my work | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Very satisfied | 15.6% | 15.5% | 15.6% | 20.4% | 12.8% | 21.7% | 14.9% | 23.1% |
| 4: Satisfied | 55.4% | 53.9% | 56.8% | 55.6% | 65.1% | 47.8% | 55.4% | 42.3% |
| 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 21.4% | 23.5% | 19.5% | 16.7% | 16.3% | 17.4% | 21.9% | 28.8% |
| 2: Dissatisfied | 6.9% | 6.1% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 5.8% | 13.0% | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| 1: Very dissatisfied | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% | . | . | . | 0.9% | . |
| Total (N) | 995 | 477 | 518 | 54 | 86 | 23 | 780 | 52 |
| Satisfaction with instructors: Respecting the diverse talents and ways of learning | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Very satisfied | 17.7% | 17.2% | 18.1% | 18.5% | 16.5% | 17.4% | 17.6% | 21.2% |
| 4: Satisfied | 55.7% | 55.0% | 56.4% | 63.0% | 55.3% | 52.2% | 55.8% | 50.0% |
| 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 20.8% | 21.2% | 20.5% | 11.1% | 22.4% | 21.7% | 21.3% | 21.2% |
| 2: Dissatisfied | 5.1% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 4.7% | 7.7% |
| 1: Very dissatisfied | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.9% | . | . | 0.6% | . |
| Total (N) | 994 | 476 | 518 | 54 | 85 | 23 | 780 | 52 |
| Overall quality of instruction | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Very satisfied | 16.3% | 16.7% | 15.9% | 16.7% | 14.1% | 13.0% | 16.1% | 23.5% |
| 4: Satisfied | 68.7% | 65.9% | 71.3% | 70.4% | 64.7% | 69.6% | 70.3% | 49.0% |
| 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 12.5% | 14.6% | 10.5% | 13.0% | 16.5% | 8.7% | 11.3% | 25.5% |
| 2: Dissatisfied | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.1% | . | 4.7% | 8.7% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| 1: Very dissatisfied | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | . | . | . | 0.3% | . |
| Total (N) | 994 | 478 | 516 | 54 | 85 | 23 | 781 | 51 |
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| Accessibility of my primary advisor | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Very satisfied | 35.9% | 35.4% | 36.4% | 31.5% | 36.0% | 47.8% | 36.5% | 26.9% |
| 4: Satisfied | 39.4% | 38.8% | 39.9% | 33.3% | 44.2% | 30.4% | 38.9% | 48.1% |
| 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 13.5% | 14.0% | 12.9% | 22.2% | 14.0% | 13.0% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| 2: Dissatisfied | 8.6% | 8.4% | 8.9% | 7.4% | 5.8% | . | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| 1: Very dissatisfied | 2.6% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 5.6% | . | 8.7% | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| Total (N) | 996 | 477 | 519 | 54 | 86 | 23 | 781 | 52 |
| Amount of time I am given during advising sessions | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Very satisfied | 33.6% | 32.8% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 24.4% | 43.5% | 35.1% | 21.2% |
| 4: Satisfied | 41.3% | 41.3% | 41.3% | 38.9% | 53.5% | 26.1% | 39.6% | 55.8% |
| 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 16.2% | 16.8% | 15.6% | 16.7% | 15.1% | 17.4% | 16.8% | 7.7% |
| 2: Dissatisfied | 6.3% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 7.0% | 4.3% | 6.0% | 11.5% |
| 1: Very dissatisfied | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 3.7% | . | 8.7% | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| Total (N) | 993 | 475 | 518 | 54 | 86 | 23 | 778 | 52 |
| Advisor???s concern with my academic success | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Very satisfied | 32.6% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 33.3% | 25.6% | 39.1% | 34.1% | 17.6% |
| 4: Satisfied | 36.7% | 38.1% | 35.4% | 31.5% | 47.7% | 26.1% | 35.2% | 51.0% |
| 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 19.2% | 20.2% | 18.2% | 25.9% | 17.4% | 26.1% | 18.9% | 15.7% |
| 2: Dissatisfied | 8.3% | 6.5% | 9.9% | 5.6% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 8.5% | 9.8% |
| 1: Very dissatisfied | 3.3% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Total (N) | 992 | 475 | 517 | 54 | 86 | 23 | 778 | 51 |
| Advisor keeping me informed about my academic progress | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Very satisfied | 26.4% | 25.3% | 27.4% | 27.8% | 17.4% | 34.8% | 27.5% | 19.2% |
| 4: Satisfied | 30.6% | 31.6% | 29.7% | 31.5% | 32.6% | 26.1% | 30.0% | 36.5% |
| 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 27.6% | 29.5% | 25.8% | 22.2% | 40.7% | 30.4% | 26.3% | 28.8% |
| 2: Dissatisfied | 11.0% | 8.2% | 13.5% | 11.1% | 8.1% | . | 11.8% | 7.7% |
| 1: Very dissatisfied | 4.5% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 7.4% | 1.2% | 8.7% | 4.4% | 7.7% |
| Total (N) | 994 | 475 | 519 | 54 | 86 | 23 | 779 | 52 |
| Advisor???s knowledge about university rules and procedures | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Very satisfied | 33.5% | 35.0% | 32.2% | 35.2% | 22.4% | 47.8% | 34.5% | 28.8% |
| 4: Satisfied | 40.3% | 38.4% | 42.0% | 37.0% | 51.8% | 26.1% | 39.8% | 38.5% |
| 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 19.3% | 21.1% | 17.7% | 16.7% | 20.0% | 21.7% | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| 2: Dissatisfied | 4.8% | 3.4% | 6.2% | 9.3% | 4.7% | . | 4.7% | 3.8% |
| 1: Very dissatisfied | 2.0% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| Total (N) | 993 | 474 | 519 | 54 | 85 | 23 | 779 | 52 |
| Advisor providing me with the information about academic courses and program | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Very satisfied | 33.9% | 33.9% | 34.0% | 33.3% | 23.3% | 52.2% | 35.0% | 28.8% |
| 4: Satisfied | 39.5% | 38.9% | 40.0% | 38.9% | 52.3% | 26.1% | 38.2% | 44.2% |
| 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 16.0% | 18.3% | 13.9% | 16.7% | 18.6% | 17.4% | 15.7% | 15.4% |
| 2: Dissatisfied | 7.9% | 6.3% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 4.7% | . | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| 1: Very dissatisfied | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Total (N) | 993 | 475 | 518 | 54 | 86 | 23 | 778 | 52 |
| Advisor???s knowledge about the requirements for current major or major of interest | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Very satisfied | 41.4% | 41.4% | 41.3% | 48.1% | 29.1% | 56.5% | 42.3% | 34.6% |
| 4: Satisfied | 37.6% | 38.3% | 37.1% | 29.6% | 52.3% | 26.1% | 36.5% | 44.2% |
| 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 14.2% | 14.6% | 13.9% | 16.7% | 12.8% | 8.7% | 14.8% | 7.7% |
| 2: Dissatisfied | 5.1% | 3.6% | 6.6% | 3.7% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 7.7% |
| 1: Very dissatisfied | 1.6% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Total (N) | 991 | 473 | 518 | 54 | 86 | 23 | 776 | 52 |
| Advisor???s knowledge about general education and other degree requirements | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Very satisfied | 34.8% | 35.4% | 34.2% | 44.4% | 25.9% | 47.8% | 34.9% | 32.7% |
| 4: Satisfied | 39.7% | 38.6% | 40.6% | 27.8% | 51.8% | 26.1% | 39.6% | 38.5% |
| 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 18.2% | 18.6% | 17.8% | 16.7% | 16.5% | 17.4% | 18.4% | 19.2% |
| 2: Dissatisfied | 5.4% | 4.9% | 6.0% | 11.1% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| 1: Very dissatisfied | 1.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% | . | 1.2% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Total (N) | 991 | 474 | 517 | 54 | 85 | 23 | 777 | 52 |
| Advisor knowing whom to contact to help with non-academic problems | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Very satisfied | 26.8% | 24.6% | 28.8% | 31.5% | 16.3% | 34.8% | 27.8% | 21.2% |
| 4: Satisfied | 31.6% | 31.8% | 31.5% | 29.6% | 38.4% | 34.8% | 31.0% | 30.8% |
| 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 35.4% | 37.5% | 33.6% | 33.3% | 36.0% | 26.1% | 35.6% | 38.5% |
| 2: Dissatisfied | 4.5% | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 8.1% | . | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| 1: Very dissatisfied | 1.6% | 2.1% | 1.2% | . | 1.2% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Total (N) | 993 | 475 | 518 | 54 | 86 | 23 | 778 | 52 |
| Advisor???s encouragement of participation in educational enrichment opportunities | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Very satisfied | 25.0% | 24.5% | 25.5% | 25.9% | 19.8% | 43.5% | 25.1% | 23.1% |
| 4: Satisfied | 32.1% | 31.1% | 33.0% | 31.5% | 36.0% | 21.7% | 32.6% | 23.1% |
| 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 30.9% | 33.8% | 28.2% | 31.5% | 34.9% | 26.1% | 30.0% | 38.5% |
| 2: Dissatisfied | 8.7% | 6.6% | 10.6% | 5.6% | 9.3% | . | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| 1: Very dissatisfied | 3.3% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 5.6% | . | 8.7% | 3.1% | 7.7% |
| Total (N) | 991 | 473 | 518 | 54 | 86 | 23 | 776 | 52 |
| Advisor???s knowledge about post-graduation educational options | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Very satisfied | 22.8% | 21.4% | 24.1% | 24.1% | 12.9% | 26.1% | 24.0% | 19.2% |
| 4: Satisfied | 30.3% | 32.2% | 28.6% | 33.3% | 41.2% | 26.1% | 29.4% | 25.0% |
| 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 41.0% | 41.7% | 40.3% | 42.6% | 43.5% | 39.1% | 40.5% | 44.2% |
| 2: Dissatisfied | 4.0% | 2.5% | 5.4% | . | 2.4% | 4.3% | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 1: Very dissatisfied | 1.8% | 2.1% | 1.5% | . | . | 4.3% | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Total (N) | 990 | 472 | 518 | 54 | 85 | 23 | 776 | 52 |
| Advisor???s knowledge about post-graduation employment options | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5: Very satisfied | 21.7% | 20.8% | 22.5% | 24.5% | 11.8% | 26.1% | 22.6% | 19.2% |
| 4: Satisfied | 28.6% | 29.2% | 28.1% | 30.2% | 38.8% | 26.1% | 28.1% | 19.2% |
| 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 43.4% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 45.3% | 44.7% | 39.1% | 42.8% | 50.0% |
| 2: Dissatisfied | 4.7% | 2.8% | 6.4% | . | 3.5% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 7.7% |
| 1: Very dissatisfied | 1.6% | 2.1% | 1.2% | . | 1.2% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Total (N) | 988 | 472 | 516 | 53 | 85 | 23 | 775 | 52 |
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| Contribution of independent study project with a faculty member | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4: Very much | 43.1% | 45.8% | 40.7% | 33.3% | 100.0% | 35.7% | 100.0% |
| 3: Somewhat | 41.2% | 37.5% | 44.4% | 33.3% | . | 47.6% | . |
| 2: Very little | 11.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% | . | . | 14.3% | . |
| 1: Not at all | 3.9% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 33.3% | . | 2.4% | . |
| Total (N) | 51 | 24 | 27 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 3 |
| Contribution of research project with faculty member outside of course/program requirements | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4: Very much | 49.2% | 50.0% | 48.4% | 50.0% | 33.3% | 47.7% | 71.4% |
| 3: Somewhat | 34.4% | 43.3% | 25.8% | 25.0% | 33.3% | 36.4% | 28.6% |
| 2: Very little | 16.4% | 6.7% | 25.8% | 25.0% | 33.3% | 15.9% | . |
| Total (N) | 61 | 30 | 31 | 4 | 6 | 44 | 7 |
| Contribution of extension/public service project with faculty member outside of course/program | NCSU | Men | Women | Black / Afr Amer |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4: Very much | 34.4% | 26.9% | 40.0% | . | 36.7% | 42.9% |
| 3: Somewhat | 59.0% | 65.4% | 54.3% | 60.0% | 59.2% | 57.1% |
| 2: Very little | 6.6% | 7.7% | 5.7% | 40.0% | 4.1% | . |
| Total (N) | 61 | 26 | 35 | 5 | 49 | 7 |
| Contribution of teaching a class or lab under the guidance of a faculty member | NCSU | Men | Women | Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4: Very much | 52.8% | 52.9% | 52.6% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 46.9% | 100.0% |
| 3: Somewhat | 36.1% | 29.4% | 42.1% | . | . | 40.6% | . |
| 2: Very little | 11.1% | 17.6% | 5.3% | . | . | 12.5% | . |
| Total (N) | 36 | 17 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 1 |
| Contribution of meeting with a faculty member who provided academic guidance | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4: Very much | 52.8% | 49.1% | 56.3% | 68.8% | 60.5% | 72.7% | 49.4% | 56.5% |
| 3: Somewhat | 36.4% | 38.3% | 34.7% | 25.0% | 31.6% | 27.3% | 38.8% | 30.4% |
| 2: Very little | 9.3% | 11.4% | 7.4% | . | 5.3% | . | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| 1: Not at all | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | . | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Total (N) | 343 | 167 | 176 | 16 | 38 | 11 | 255 | 23 |
| Contribution of meeting with a faculty member who provided professional guidance and/or support | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4: Very much | 56.2% | 56.0% | 56.3% | 58.3% | 50.0% | 50.0% | 57.2% | 58.3% |
| 3: Somewhat | 31.3% | 31.9% | 31.0% | 41.7% | 40.0% | 25.0% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2: Very little | 12.4% | 12.1% | 12.7% | . | 10.0% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 8.3% |
| Total (N) | 217 | 91 | 126 | 12 | 30 | 4 | 159 | 12 |
| Contribution of meeting with a faculty member who provided guidance on non-academic issues | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4: Very much | 56.3% | 51.2% | 60.0% | 66.7% | 60.0% | 100.0% | 54.8% | 50.0% |
| 3: Somewhat | 32.0% | 39.5% | 26.7% | 33.3% | 33.3% | . | 30.1% | 50.0% |
| 2: Very little | 10.7% | 7.0% | 13.3% | . | 6.7% | . | 13.7% | . |
| 1: Not at all | 1.0% | 2.3% | . | . | . | . | 1.4% | . |
| Total (N) | 103 | 43 | 60 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 73 | 10 |
| Contribution of working with faculty member on campus activities (e.g., committees, student life act | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4: Very much | 45.0% | 44.1% | 45.5% | 25.0% | 53.3% | . | 42.4% | 71.4% |
| 3: Somewhat | 48.8% | 49.2% | 48.5% | 75.0% | 33.3% | 50.0% | 52.0% | 28.6% |
| 2: Very little | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.9% | . | 13.3% | 50.0% | 4.8% | . |
| 1: Not at all | 0.6% | 1.7% | . | . | . | . | 0.8% | . |
| Total (N) | 160 | 59 | 101 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 125 | 14 |
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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