1999 Sophomore Survey

North Carolina State University

1999 Sophomore Survey

These are the survey questions and response options for the 1999 Sophomore Survey. To view the frequency distributions of responses to a question or group of questions, click on the question number.

Section A -- Faculty Contributions

   Please evaluate how well faculty members at this campus do each of the following. (Scale = 4="Excellent", 3="Good", 2="Fair", 1="Poor")

  1. Set high expectations for you to learn:

  2. Respect the diverse talents and ways of learning of you and your classmates:

  3. Encourage you to be an actively involved learner:

  4. Encourage student-faculty interaction, in and out of the classroom:

  5. Give you frequent and prompt feedback:

  6. Encourage you to devote sufficient time and energy to your coursework:

  7. Develop opportunities for you to learn cooperatively with fellow students:

  8. Care about your academic success and welfare:

  9. In general, how would you evaluate your instructors on these eight measures?

  Section B -- Help Outside the Classroom

   Based on your experience so far, how would you evaluate each of the following services. (If you have not had enough experience with a service to evaluate it, please choose "Don't know/did not use" and then skip to the next service.) (Scale:4="Excellent", 3="Good", 2="Fair", 1="Poor")

  1. Orientation for new students

a. length of session

b. quality of programs

c. helpfulness of staff

d. accomodations

e. overall effectiveness of orientation

  2. Academic advising

a. access to advisor

b. sufficient time with advisor

c. accurate information about degree requirements and course sequencing

d. knowledge of campus policies and procedures

e. academic advising services overall

  3. Academic skills labs or tutoring if you needed extra help in:

a. writing

b. reading

c. mathematics

d. study skills

e. academic skills labs / tutoring services overall

  4. Library

a. hours of operation

b. access to databases and collections

c. training to use library

d. library services overall

  5. Technology

a. access to the Internet

b. hours of operation for computer center, labs, and help desks

c. access to up-to-date facilities

d. access to trained staff for help

e. technology training classes

f. technology services overall

  6. Career-related services

a. opportunity for career assistance

b. information on internships, co-op, other career-related experiences

c. resources available to explore career options

d. information available through computers/Internet and other technology

e. career-related services overall

  7. Timely availability of textbooks, computer supplies, and other course materials provided by the campus bookstore

  Section C -- Campus Safety, Class Size, and the Spoken English of Instructors

  1. Do you feel that this campus has taken sufficient steps to ensure your physical safety?

Yes No(If no, please explain in Section H, Question 8.) Not Sure

  2. How many of your classes, if any, do you feel have been too large for you to learn effectively?

None One Two Three Four or More

  3. In how many classes have you had difficulty understanding the spoken English of an instructor?

None One Two Three Four or More

  Section D -- Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Growth

  1. To what extent do you think your college education so far has contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in each of the following areas?(Scale: 4="Very Much", 3="Somewhat", 2="Very Little", 1="Not At All", 0="Don't Know")

Writing skills

Speaking skills

Listening skills

Comprehension skills (understanding written information)

Using mathematics skills

Applying scientific methods of inquiry

Enhancing analytical skills

Developing computer skills

Developing a tolerance for divergent views

Understanding of diverse cultures and values

Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles

Exercising public responsibility and community service

Appreciating racial equity

Appreciating gender equity

Advancing your appreciation of the arts

Understanding issues and problems facing the world

Understanding the present as it relates to historical events and processes

Understanding how science and technology influence everyday life

Ability to critically analyze ideas and information

Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds

Ability to lead or guide others

Ability to function as part of a team

Ability to plan and carry out projects independently

Valuing learning as a lifelong process

Commitment to personal health and fitness

Taking responsibility for my own behavior

Self-confidence

Sense of personal identity

Independence and self-reliance

Potential for success

Coping with change

Ability to handle stress

Personal growth

Time management

Self-discipline

  Section E -- Other Offices that Serve You

   Based on your experience so far, how would you evaluate each of the following services? (If you have not had enough experience with a service to evaluate it, please choose "Don't know/did not use" and then skip to the next service.) For those services which required interaction with staff secretaries, tutors, counselors, office workers, or other people [questions 1-7], please ALSO rate how responsive those staff people were to your needs. (Scale for both rating of services and rating of staff: 4="Excellent", 3="Good," 2="Fair", 1="Poor")

  1. Registration process

  2. Financial aid services

  3. Campus food services

  4. Campus health services

  5. Campus counseling (not career) services

  6. Business services/cashier/student accounts

  7. Campus residence life programs for students living in university-owned housing

  8. Opportunities to participate in campus recreational and other extra-curricular activities

  9. Opportunities to participate in community service projects

10. Opportunities to develop leadership skills

  Section F -- Campus Climate

  1. To what extent is it important to you to experience a sense of belonging or community at NC State?

very important moderately important slightly important not at all important

  2. To what extent do you experience a sense of belonging or community at NC State?

to a great extent to some extent to a small extent not at all

   Indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements (Scale: 4="Agree Strongly", 3="Agree Somewhat", 2="Disagree Somewhat", 1="Disagree Strongly"):

  3. NC State is committed to helping minority students succeed

  4. People at NC State don?t treat each other with enough respect

  5. There is a lot of racial conflict on campus

  6. NC State has visible leadership from the Chancellor and other administrators to foster diversity on campus

  Section G -- Employment and Involvement while at NC State

  1. Please denote which of the following school-related groups (clubs, organizations, programs) you have been involved with at NC State by marking the bubble beside the category. Mark all that apply.

Academic (Honors Program, etc.) Student Government

Organizations/Clubs related to your major Student Judicial Board

Honor/Service/Professional fraternity/sorority Union Activities Board groups, Student Media

Residence Hall Council, IRC Visual/Performing Arts/Music groups

Social fraternity/sorority Minority Student groups

Intramural/Recreational sports, Club Teams Religious/Political/Issue groups

Varsity Athletic Teams Other:

   If you have been employed at any time while at NC State, please answer quetions 2-4 in this section. Otherwise, go to section H.

  2. If you have worked during this academic year while at NC State, on average how many hours per week have you worked?

Less than 5 hours per week 5-9 hours per week

10-14 hours per week 15-19 hours per week

20-24 hours per week 25-29 hours per week

30-34 hours per week 35 or more hours per week

  3. If you have worked during this academic year while at NC State, was your job related to your academic major?

Directly Related Somewhat Related Not Related

  4. If your answer to question 3 was "Not Related", was this by choice?   Yes   No

  Section H -- Your Conclusions

  1. All things considered, how would you characterize the intellectual environment on this campus?

Very Strong Strong Average Weak Very Weak

  2. All things considered, how would you evaluate the overall quality of instruction?

Excellent Good Fair Poor

  3. All things considered, how would you evaluate the overall education that you are receiving at this institution?

Excellent Good Fair Poor

  4. Do you plan to complete your degree program at this institution?

Yes No Not Sure

  5. If you could start over again, would you still choose to attend this institution?

Yes No Not Sure

  6. How well do you feel NC State is meeting your needs in the following three areas? (Scale: 4="Very Well", 3="Adequately", 2="Somewhat Adequately", 1="Poorly")

Intelectual Growth

Career Training

Personal Growth

  7. What are the three most important things NC State could do to improve the quality of undergraduates' experience here?

  8. Please use the space below to share any general comments you have about your experiences at NC State or tell us why you were particularly satisfied/dissatisfied with any aspect of your education at NC State.

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For more information on the 1999 Sophomore 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: February, 2000

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Section A -- Faculty Contributions
Please evaluate how well faculty members at this campus do each of the following. (Scale = 4="Excellent", 3="Good", 2="Fair", 1="Poor")
1. Set high expectations for you to learn:
2. Respect the diverse talents and ways of learning of you and your classmates:
3. Encourage you to be an actively involved learner:
4. Encourage student-faculty interaction, in and out of the classroom:
5. Give you frequent and prompt feedback:
6. Encourage you to devote sufficient time and energy to your coursework:
7. Develop opportunities for you to learn cooperatively with fellow students:
8. Care about your academic success and welfare:
9. In general, how would you evaluate your instructors on these eight measures?

Section B -- Help Outside the Classroom
Based on your experience so far, how would you evaluate each of the following services. (If you have not had enough experience with a service to evaluate it, please choose "Don't know/did not use" and then skip to the next service.) (Scale:4="Excellent", 3="Good", 2="Fair", 1="Poor")
1. Orientation for new students
a. length of session
b. quality of programs
c. helpfulness of staff
d. accomodations
e. overall effectiveness of orientation
2. Academic advising
a. access to advisor
b. sufficient time with advisor
c. accurate information about degree requirements and course sequencing
d. knowledge of campus policies and procedures
e. academic advising services overall
3. Academic skills labs or tutoring if you needed extra help in:
a. writing
b. reading
c. mathematics
d. study skills
e. academic skills labs / tutoring services overall
4. Library
a. hours of operation
b. access to databases and collections
c. training to use library
d. library services overall
5. Technology
a. access to the Internet
b. hours of operation for computer center, labs, and help desks
c. access to up-to-date facilities
d. access to trained staff for help
e. technology training classes
f. technology services overall
6. Career-related services
a. opportunity for career assistance
b. information on internships, co-op, other career-related experiences
c. resources available to explore career options
d. information available through computers/Internet and other technology
e. career-related services overall
7. Timely availability of textbooks, computer supplies, and other course materials provided by the campus bookstore

Section C -- Campus Safety, Class Size, and the Spoken English of Instructors
1. Do you feel that this campus has taken sufficient steps to ensure your physical safety?
	Yes	No(If no, please explain in Section H, Question 8.)			Not Sure
2. How many of your classes, if any, do you feel have been too large for you to learn effectively?
	None	One	Two	Three	Four or More
3. In how many classes have you had difficulty understanding the spoken English of an instructor?
	None	One	Two	Three	Four or More

Section D -- Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Growth
1. To what extent do you think your college education so far has contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in each of the following areas?(Scale: 4="Very Much", 3="Somewhat", 2="Very Little", 1="Not At All", 0="Don't Know")
Writing skills
Speaking skills
Listening skills
Comprehension skills (understanding written information)
Using mathematics skills
Applying scientific methods of inquiry
Enhancing analytical skills
Developing computer skills
Developing a tolerance for divergent views
Understanding of diverse cultures and values
Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles
Exercising public responsibility and community service
Appreciating racial equity
Appreciating gender equity
Advancing your appreciation of the arts
Understanding issues and problems facing the world
Understanding the present as it relates to historical events and processes
Understanding how science and technology influence everyday life
Ability to critically analyze ideas and information
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
Ability to lead or guide others
Ability to function as part of a team
Ability to plan and carry out projects independently
Valuing learning as a lifelong process
Commitment to personal health and fitness
Taking responsibility for my own behavior
Self-confidence
Sense of personal identity
Independence and self-reliance
Potential for success
Coping with change
Ability to handle stress
Personal growth
Time management
Self-discipline

Section E -- Other Offices that Serve You
Based on your experience so far, how would you evaluate each of the following services? (If you have not had enough experience with a service to evaluate it, please choose "Don't know/did not use" and then skip to the next service.) For those services which required interaction with staff secretaries, tutors, counselors, office workers, or other people [questions 1-7], please ALSO rate how responsive those staff people were to your needs. (Scale for both rating of services and rating of staff: 4="Excellent", 3="Good," 2="Fair", 1="Poor")
1. Registration process
2. Financial aid services
3. Campus food services
4. Campus health services
5. Campus counseling (not career) services
6. Business services/cashier/student accounts
7. Campus residence life programs for students living in university-owned housing
8. Opportunities to participate in campus recreational and other extra-curricular activities
9. Opportunities to participate in community service projects
10. Opportunities to develop leadership skills


Section F -- Campus Climate
1. To what extent is it important to you to experience a sense of belonging or community at NC State?
	very important	moderately important	slightly important	not at all important
2. To what extent do you experience a sense of belonging or community at NC State?
	to a great extent	to some extent	to a small extent	not at all

Indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements (Scale: 4="Agree Strongly", 3="Agree Somewhat", 2="Disagree Somewhat", 1="Disagree Strongly"):
3. NC State is committed to helping minority students succeed
4. People at NC State don?t treat each other with enough respect
5. There is a lot of racial conflict on campus
6. NC State has visible leadership from the Chancellor and other administrators to foster diversity on campus


Section G -- Employment and Involvement while at NC State
1. Please denote which of the following school-related groups (clubs, organizations, programs) you have been involved with at NC State by marking the bubble beside the category. Mark all that apply.
	Academic (Honors Program, etc.)	Student Government
	Organizations/Clubs related to your major	Student Judicial Board
	Honor/Service/Professional fraternity/sorority	Union Activities Board groups, Student Media
	Residence Hall Council, IRC	Visual/Performing Arts/Music groups
	Social fraternity/sorority	Minority Student groups
	Intramural/Recreational sports, Club Teams	Religious/Political/Issue groups
	Varsity Athletic Teams	Other:

*If you have been employed at any time while at NC State, please answer quetions 2-4 in this section. Otherwise, go to section H.*
2. If you have worked during this academic year while at NC State, on average how many hours per week have you worked?
	Less than 5 hours per week	5-9 hours per week
	10-14 hours per week	15-19 hours per week
	20-24 hours per week	25-29 hours per week
	30-34 hours per week	35 or more hours per week


3. If you have worked during this academic year while at NC State, was your job related to your academic major?
	Directly Related	Somewhat Related	Not Related
*4. If your answer to question 3 was "Not Related", was this by choice?* Yes No


Section H -- Your Conclusions
1. All things considered, how would you characterize the intellectual environment on this campus?
	Very Strong	Strong	Average	Weak	Very Weak
2. All things considered, how would you evaluate the overall quality of instruction?
	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
3. All things considered, how would you evaluate the overall education that you are receiving at this institution?
	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
4. Do you plan to complete your degree program at this institution?
	Yes	No	Not Sure
5. If you could start over again, would you still choose to attend this institution?
	Yes	No	Not Sure

**6. How well do you feel NC State is meeting your needs in the following three areas? (Scale: 4="Very Well", 3="Adequately", 2="Somewhat Adequately", 1="Poorly")**
Intelectual Growth
Career Training
Personal Growth

7. What are the three most important things NC State could do to improve the quality of undergraduates' experience here?

8. Please use the space below to share any general comments you have about your experiences at NC State or tell us why you were particularly satisfied/dissatisfied with any aspect of your education at NC State.