1999 Entering Transfer Student Survey Instrument

1999 New Transfer Student Survey

This document lists survey questions and response options for the 1999 New Transfer Student Survey. To view frequency distributions of responses to a question, click on the question number.

1. What is the number of institutions you attended before enrolling at NC State? 1 2 3 4 More than 4
2. To what extent did each of the following factors influence your decision to transfer to 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 k. Campus visit prior to orientation
  b. Cost l. Contact with a current student 
  c. Location m. Contact with a faculty or staff member
  d. Size n. Contact with a graduate
  e. Availability o. Letter from someone rather than Admissions Office
  f. Recommended by a friend, family member, teacher, counselor, etc. p. Attendance at a College Fair
  g. Number of hours transferred/credited q. Publications from NC State
  h. Level of support for my intended major r. Extracurricular opportunities
  i. Facilities and resources available s. Other (please specify):
  j. Scholarships/financial aid available  
3. Using the list from question 2, please select the single most influential factor in your decision to transfer to 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 ß SINGLE MOST INFLUENTIAL FACTOR
  For questions 4-6, 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
4. How satisfied were you with the university admissions process?
5. How satisfied were you with your departmental admissions process?
6. 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 7 and 8: 3=more than I expected 2=about what I expected 1=less than I expected
7. Was the number of your courses which actually transferred the number you were led to believe should transfer by your previous institution?
8. Was the number of your courses which actually transferred the number you were led to believe should transfer by your NC State department?
  Please use the following scale for questions 9-11: 3=well prepared 2=adequately prepared 1=poorly prepared
9. How well do you think your high school prepared you for college?
10. How well do you think your last institution prepared you for further study?
11. How well do you think you prepared yourself for college?
12. 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 my 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):
13. How certain are you about your choice of a college major?
  Very certain Certain Uncertain Very uncertain
14. What is the highest level of education you plan to complete?
  Certificate (Agricultural Institute only) Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D.) Do not intend to complete a degree
  Bachelor's degree Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)  
  Master's degree (MA, MS, MBA) Other professional degree (law, divinity, medicine)  
15. From the time you enter NC State, how long do you intend to take to complete your bachelor's degree?
  1 year 3 years More than 4 years
  2 years 4 years Do not intend to complete bachelor's degree at NC State
16. What will your enrollment status (course load) be during your first semester at NC State?
  15 credit hours of classes or more 12-14 credit hours of classes Less than 12 credit hours of classes
17. If you will be enrolling for less than 15 credit hours during your first semester, please indicate the reason(s) below. (Mark all that apply.)
  Will need to work Was advised to carry a lighter load by my advisor Combination of credit hours would have been too much if I had taken another big course
  Courses wanted were not available Was completing degree requirements and did not need more courses Family responsibilities
  Want to be able to make better grades Participated in an internship, co-op, practicum, student teaching, or international study Other (please specify):
18. 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: 5=very high 4=high 3=average 2=low 1=very low 0=don't know In the right-hand column, please rate how important this goal is to you right now, using the following scale: 5=very important 4=important 3=moderately important 2=of limited importance 1=not important 0=don't know
Current Development
General Education Goals
Goal Importance
 
Acquiring a broad general education
 
Ability to communicate ideas in writing
 
Ability to communicate ideas orally
 
Developing good listening skills
 
Developing good reading comprehension skills
 
Ability to apply mathematics skills
 
Understanding how science and technology influence everyday life
 
Ability to apply scientific principles
 
Developing computer skills
 
Ability to critically analyze events, information and ideas
 
Ability to plan and carry out projects independently
 
Understanding diverse cultures and values
Current Development
Personal Development Goals
Goal Importance
 
Taking responsibility for my own behavior
 
Viewing learning as a lifelong process
 
Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles
 
Improving leadership and management skills
 
Ability to function as part of a team
 
Being involved with public and community affairs
 
Understanding my own abilities and interests
 
Developing a commitment to personal health and fitness
 
Having self-confidence
 
Realizing my potential for success
 
Clarifying personal identity
 
Coping with change
 
Being independent and self-reliant
 
Handling stress
 
Managing my time
 
Having self-discipline
Current Development
World View Goals
Goal Importance
 
Understanding issues and problems facing the world
 
Understanding the present as it relates to historical events/processes
 
Being able to interact and work with people from diverse backgrounds
 
Advancing my appreciation of the arts, music, and literature
 
Having a tolerance for different points of view
 
Valuing gender equity
 
Valuing racial equity
19. Indicate the educational attainment of each parent/guardian: (mark only one in each column.)
  Father/Male Guardian Mother/Female Guardian
 
Less than a high school graduate
 
High school graduate
 
Some college/no degree
 
2-year associate degree or certificate
 
4-year baccalaureate degree
 
Some graduate or professional coursework/no degree
 
Master's degree
 
Doctorate or other professional degree (medicine, dentistry, law, etc.)
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 Healthy lifestyles issues (stress management, sexuality, substance abuse, etc.)
  Student Publications/Media Student Dance Companies (NC State Dance Company, Dance Visions)
  Social Fraternity/Sorority ROTC
  Volunteer Services Study Abroad/National Student Exchange
  Co-op (Cooperative Education) program Union Activities Board programs/activities (College Bowl, concerts, African-American, International, etc.)
  Student Leadership Development Program Residence Hall Councils
  Student Judicial Board The Crafts Center programs/classes
  Music Minor, Bands, Choirs, Orchestras, Chamber Music, Bagpipes, Drums Theater participation as audience
  Fitness (Aerobics, Walking, etc.) Theater participation as artist
  Indoor Recreation (Leisure Activities) Attending art exhibitions
  Intramurals (Basketball, Golf, Table Tennis, etc.) Selecting Performing Arts attractions (concerts, comedy, drama, dance, etc.)
  Club Sports (Aikido, Rowing, Wrestling, etc.) Planning programs and services for children and families
  Informal Recreation (Archery, Pictionary, Wallyball, etc.) Gender issues (gender communications, work and family issues, violence against women, etc.)
  Outdoor Adventures (Backpacking, Camping, Rock Climbing, etc.)  
21. What is your religious preference?
  Baptist Hindu Lutheran Unitarian
  Catholic Islamic Methodist Other (please specify):
  Disciples of Christ Jewish Moravian No preference
  Episcopal Latter-Day Saints Prebyterian  
22. Are you receiving any type of financial aid? Include work study, grants, loans, and scholarships.
  Yes No
23. If you answer yes to question 22, 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.)  
24. If you are a financially independent student, answer a. Otherwise, if you are listed as a dependent (for tax purposes) by your parent/guardian, answer question b.
  a. Please estimate your 1997 pre-tax income.
  $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  
  b. Please estimate the amount of your parents' or guardians' combined 1997 pre-tax income.
  $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  
25. Do your plans include employment during your first semester? (Mark only one.)
  I plan to work 20 hours or more each wee I plan to work less than 20 hours each week I do not plan to work
26. After graduation, where do you plan to seek employment? (Mark only one.)
  Anywhere; the location is not an important factor in my job search In the USA only I will not be seeking employment after graduation
  In North Carolina only Outside the USA only  
 


For more information on the 1999 Entering Transfer Student Survey and/or to request a copy of the actual survey instrument 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

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