North Carolina State University
And UNC-General Administration
Academic Year 2000-2001 Student Surveys
and NC State Fall 1998 Alumni and Employer Surveys:
Summary of Question Items
Information on Table Layout:
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Student Demographic Information |
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Parental Education: |
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Father/Male guardian |
23 |
20 |
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Mother/Female guardian |
23 |
20 |
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Religious Preference |
21 |
22 |
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Own a computer |
24 |
23 |
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Connection to the Internet |
25 |
24 |
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Student's Income |
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27_a |
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Parent/Guardian's Income |
28 |
27_b |
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Disabilities: |
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Legally Blind |
20_1 |
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Mobility Impairment |
20_2 |
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Traumatic Head Injury |
20_3 |
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Hard of Hearing/Deaf |
20_4 |
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Learning Disability/ADD |
20_5 |
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Psychological |
20_6 |
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Other Disability |
20_7 |
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Number in household |
29 |
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Number of other dependents in college |
30 |
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Area lived in during high school |
31 |
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Number of institutions previously attended |
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1 |
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Number of colleges applied to |
1 |
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Preparation by high school |
10 |
10 |
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Preparation by previous institution |
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11 |
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Preparation by self |
11 |
12 |
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Financing the Undergraduate Experience |
fy00 |
tr00 |
gss00-01 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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University financial aid process |
9 |
7 |
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Receiving financial aid |
26 |
25 |
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Types of aid: |
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Academic aid |
27_1 |
26_1 |
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Financial need aid |
27_2 |
26_2 |
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Athletic-based aid |
27_3 |
26_3 |
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Other (dance, music, etc.) aid |
27_4 |
26_4 |
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Other aid |
27_5 |
26_5 |
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NC State Education Plans |
fy00 |
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gss00-01 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Certainty of major |
12 |
14 |
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Highest level of education planned |
14 |
15 |
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Intended time to complete degree |
15 |
16 |
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First semester course load |
16 |
17 |
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Reasons for less than 15 hrs. first semester |
17 |
18 |
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Post Graduation Plans |
fy00 |
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gss00-01 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Post-graduation employment |
33 |
29 |
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Plans following graduation |
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24 |
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Employment While at NC State |
fy00 |
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gss00-01 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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First semester employment |
32 |
28 |
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Hours worked per week |
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15 |
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Job related to academic major |
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16 |
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Job not related to major by choice |
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17 |
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Internship |
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46c |
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Summer employment or part-time job in major |
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46d |
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Did not participate in work-related experiences |
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46e |
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Work-related experience helpful in securing present employment |
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47 |
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Co-op/internship/practicum/field experience in major |
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18 |
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Field exp. contribution to personal/prof. Growth |
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19 |
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Job offer from employer at field exp. |
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20 |
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Interests and Involvement |
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gss00-01 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Interests and Involvement: |
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Note: First Year and Transfer: Interest in activity; Sophmore, Senior and Alumni: Involvement in activity |
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Student Government |
22_1 |
21_1 |
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Social Fraternity/Sorority |
22_3 |
21_3 |
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Volunteer Services |
22_4 |
21_4 |
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Co-op (Cooperative Education) program |
22_5 |
21_5 |
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46a |
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Student Leadership Development Program |
22_6 |
21_6 |
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Student Judicial Board |
22_7 |
21_7 |
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Music |
22_8 |
21_8 |
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Fitness |
22_9 |
21_9 |
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Indoor Recreation |
22_10 |
21_10 |
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Intramurals |
22_11 |
21_11 |
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Club Sports |
22_12 |
21_12 |
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Informal Recreation |
22_13 |
21_13 |
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Intramural/Recreational sports, Club Teams |
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Outdoor Adventures |
22_14 |
21_14 |
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Healthy lifestyle issues |
22_15 |
21_15 |
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Student Dance Companies |
22_16 |
21_16 |
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ROTC |
22_17 |
21_17 |
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Study Abroad/National Student Exchange |
22_18 |
21_18 |
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Union Activities Board programs/activities |
22_19 |
21_19 |
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Union Activities Board groups, Student Media |
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Student Publications/Media |
22_2 |
21_2 |
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Residence Hall Councils |
22_20 |
21_20 |
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The Crafts Center programs/classes |
22_21 |
21_21 |
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Theater participation as audience |
22_22 |
21_22 |
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Theater participation as artist |
22_23 |
21_23 |
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Visual/Performing Arts/Music groups |
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Attending art exhibitions |
22_24 |
21_24 |
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Selecting Performing Arts attractions |
22_25 |
21_25 |
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Planning programs and services for children and families |
22_26 |
21_26 |
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Gender issues |
22_27 |
21_27 |
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Academic group |
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Organizations/Clubs related to your major |
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Honor/Service/Professional fraternity/sorority |
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Varsity Athletic Teams |
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Minority student groups |
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Religious/Political/Issue groups |
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Other groups |
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Research |
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46b |
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Musical Instruments Played: |
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Violin/Viola |
19_1 |
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Cello/Double Bass |
19_2 |
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Flute/Piccolo |
19_3 |
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Oboe/Bassoon |
19_4 |
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Clarinet/Saxophone |
19_5 |
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French Horn/Trumpet/Cornet |
19_6 |
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Trombone/Baritone/Euphonium/Tuba |
19_7 |
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Tympani/Mallet/Percussion |
19_8 |
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Bagpipes |
19_9 |
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Application Process |
fy00 |
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gss00-01 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Factors in decision: |
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Academic reputation |
5_1 |
2_1 |
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Cost |
5_2 |
2_2 |
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Location |
5_3 |
2_3 |
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Size |
5_4 |
2_4 |
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Availability of program |
5_5 |
2_5 |
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Recommended |
5_6 |
2_6 |
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Number of hours transferred |
5_7 |
2_7 |
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Level of suport for intended major |
5_8 |
2_8 |
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Facilities and resources |
5_9 |
2_9 |
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Scholarships/financial aid |
5_10 |
2_10 |
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Campus visit |
5_11 |
2_11 |
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Contact with current student |
5_12 |
2_12 |
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Contact with faculty or staff |
5_13 |
2_13 |
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Contact with a graduate |
5_14 |
2_14 |
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Letter from someone other than Admissions |
5_15 |
2_15 |
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Attendance at a College Fair |
5_16 |
2_16 |
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Publications from NC State |
5_17 |
2_17 |
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Extracurricular opportunities |
5_18 |
2_18 |
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FYC |
5_19 |
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Other |
5_20 |
2_19 |
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Most influential factor in decision to attend |
6 |
3 |
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Virtual Advising Center Web site |
4 |
4 |
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Admissions Process: |
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University admissions process |
7 |
5 |
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Departmental admissions process |
8 |
6 |
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Transfer hours: |
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Believed by previous institution |
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8 |
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Believed by NC State department |
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9 |
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University contacts: |
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Call from faculty or staff |
2_1 |
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Call from student |
2_2 |
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Call from graduate |
2_3 |
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Letter from outside Admissions |
3 |
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Overall Assessment of Educational Experience |
fy00 |
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gss00-01 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Intellectual environment on campus |
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26 |
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Plans to complete degree |
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Would still choose to attend NC State |
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29_1 |
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Would still choose same major |
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29_2 |
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NC State meeting needs for: |
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Intellectual growth |
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23_1 |
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Career training |
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23_2 |
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Personal growth |
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23_3 |
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Primary goal/objective for attending NC State |
13 |
13 |
21 |
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Extent of accomplishing goal/objective |
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22 |
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Overall education receiving at NC State |
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28 |
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Off campus degree program |
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25 |
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Quality of Instruction |
fy00 |
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gss00-01 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Faculty Contributions: |
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Set high expectations for you to learn |
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Respect the diverse talents and ways of learning |
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2 |
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Encourage active learning |
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3 |
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Encourage student-faculty interaction |
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4 |
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Frequent and Prompt feedback |
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5 |
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Encourage sufficient time and energy to coursework |
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6 |
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Develop opportunities to learn cooperatively |
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7 |
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Care about your academic success and welfare |
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8 |
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General evaluation of instructors |
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9 |
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Classes too large to learn effectively |
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Classes with difficulty understanding instructor's English |
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Quality of instruction in major |
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27_1 |
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Overall quality of instruction |
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27_2 |
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Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development and Goals |
fy00 |
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Note: First Year and Transfer: Rate 1) current level of development; and 2) importance. Sophomore and Senior: Rate contribution of NC State in development. Alumni: Rate 1) importance to current work; and 2) preparation by NC State; OR *Rate 1) importance; and 2) satisfaction level. Employer: Rate 1) importance to graduate's job; and 2) graduate's knowledge and skills. |
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General Education: |
fy00 |
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gss00-01 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Acquiring a broad general education |
18_1 |
19_1 |
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14* |
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Writing skills |
18_2 |
19_2 |
14_1 |
1a |
1a |
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Speaking skills |
18_3 |
19_3 |
14_2 |
1b |
1b |
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Listening skills |
18_4 |
19_4 |
14_3 |
1d |
1d |
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Comprehension skills |
18_5 |
19_5 |
14_4 |
1c |
1c |
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Foreign language skills |
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6 |
6 |
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Communication skills overall |
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1 |
1 |
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Ability to apply mathematical skills |
18_6 |
19_6 |
14_5 |
5 |
5 |
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Understanding how science and technology influence life |
18_7 |
19_7 |
14_18 |
19* |
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Ability to apply scientific principles |
18_8 |
19_8 |
14_6 |
4 |
4 |
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Enhancing analytic skills |
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14_7 |
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Overall technical knowledge |
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2 |
2 |
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Basic computer skills |
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3a |
3a |
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Technical Computer skills |
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3b |
3b |
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Developing computer skills |
18_9 |
19_9 |
14_8 |
3 |
3 |
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Ability to critically analyze events, information and ideas |
18_10 |
19_10 |
14_19 |
15* |
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Ability to plan and carry out projects independently |
18_11 |
19_11 |
14_23 |
12d |
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Using knowledge to solve problems overall |
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9 |
9 |
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Understanding diverse cultures and values |
18_12 |
19_12 |
14_10 |
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Conceptual ability overall |
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10 |
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Understanding how organizational systems interact |
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10a |
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Skills gained through research/internship.student teaching |
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10 |
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Personal Development: |
fy00 |
tr00 |
gss00-01 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Taking responsibility for my own behavior |
18_13 |
19_13 |
14_26 |
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Viewing learning as a lifelong process |
18_14 |
19_14 |
14_24 |
27* |
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Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles |
18_15 |
19_15 |
14_11 |
20* |
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Leadership skills |
18_16 |
19_16 |
14_21 |
8 |
8 |
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Ability to function as part of a team |
18_17 |
19_17 |
14_22 |
7 |
7 |
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Exercising public responsibility and community service |
18_18 |
19_18 |
14_12 |
21* |
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Understanding my own abilities and interests |
18_19 |
19_19 |
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29* |
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Commitment to personal health and fitness |
18_20 |
19_20 |
14_25 |
26* |
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Having self-confidence |
18_21 |
19_21 |
14_27 |
11d |
11d |
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Realizing my potential for success |
18_22 |
19_22 |
14_30 |
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Sense of personal identity |
18_23 |
19_23 |
14_28 |
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Coping with change |
18_24 |
19_24 |
14_31 |
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Being independent and self-reliant |
18_25 |
19_25 |
14_29 |
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Ability to handle stress |
18_26 |
19_26 |
14_32 |
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Personal growth |
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14_33 |
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Time management |
18_27 |
19_27 |
14_34 |
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Self-discipline |
18_28 |
19_28 |
14_35 |
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Bringing information/ideas together |
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9a |
10b |
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Thinking creatively |
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9b |
9a |
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Planning projects |
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9c |
9b |
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Defining problems |
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9d |
9c |
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Solving problems |
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9e |
9d |
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Traits overall |
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11 |
11 |
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Professionalism |
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11a |
11a |
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Conducting work ethically |
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11b |
11b |
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Resourcefulness |
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11c |
11c |
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Work attitudes and skills overall |
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12 |
12 |
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Attitude toward work |
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12a |
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Ability to adjust to new job demands |
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12a |
12b |
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Working under pressure |
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12b |
12c |
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Making decisions under pressure |
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12c |
12d |
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Being dependable and punctual |
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12f |
12h |
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Professional Development overall |
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13 |
13 |
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Ability to learn independently |
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13a |
13a |
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Ability to grow on the job |
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13b |
13b |
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Willingness to accept new responsibilities |
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13c |
13c |
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Ability to understand literature in field |
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16* |
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Awareness of new scientific knowledge and discovery |
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17* |
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Ability to access information for professional career |
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31 |
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Ability to work independently |
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12e |
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Understanding and carrying out assignments |
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12f |
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Preparing for a career |
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30* |
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World View: |
fy00 |
tr00 |
gss00-01 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Understanding issues and problems facing the world |
18_29 |
19_29 |
14_16 |
22* |
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Understanding the present as it relates to history |
18_30 |
19_30 |
14_17 |
23* |
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Being able to interact and work with people from diverse backgrounds |
18_31 |
19_31 |
14_20 |
12e |
12g |
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Advancing your appreciation of the arts |
18_32 |
19_32 |
14_15 |
28* |
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Developing a tolerance for divergent views |
18_33 |
19_33 |
14_9 |
18* |
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Valuing gender equity |
18_34 |
19_34 |
14_14 |
25* |
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Valuing racial equity |
18_35 |
19_35 |
14_13 |
24* |
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General Education Preparation |
fy00 |
tr00 |
gss00-01 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
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Friends at NC State from different backgrounds |
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32 |
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|
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Social Science courses provided insights |
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33 |
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NC State encouraged creative and innovative thinking |
|
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34 |
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NC State preparation to be competitive with other graduates |
|
|
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35 |
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Foreign language classes helped gain appreciation for other cultures |
|
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36 |
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Frequently read newspapers and magazines |
|
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37 |
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Reading for leisure |
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38 |
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Previous work, volunteer, or internship experience |
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14 |
|
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Academic Background |
|
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15 |
|
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GPA |
|
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15a |
|
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Relevant coursework |
|
|
|
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15b |
|
|
Academic Support Services (Help Outside the Classroom) |
fy00 |
tr00 |
gss00-01 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
|
Academic Advising: |
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Access to advisor |
|
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10_1 |
|
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|
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Sufficient time with advisor |
|
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10_2 |
|
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|
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Accurate info on req/course sequencing |
|
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10_3 |
|
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|
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Advisor knowledge of policies/procedures |
|
|
10_4 |
|
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|
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Academic advising services overall |
|
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10_5 |
|
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Research Support: |
|
|
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|
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Access to faculty involved in research |
|
|
11_1 |
|
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Access to up-to-date facilities |
|
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11_2 |
|
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|
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Research support overall |
|
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11_3 |
|
|
|
Technology: |
|
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|
|
|
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|
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Access to the Internet |
|
|
12_1 |
|
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Hours of op for computer center labs and help |
|
|
12_2 |
|
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|
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Access to up-to-date facilities |
|
|
12_3 |
|
|
|
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Access to trained staff for help |
|
|
12_4 |
|
|
|
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Technology training classes |
|
|
12_5 |
|
|
|
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Technology services overall |
|
|
12_6 |
|
|
|
Career-related services: |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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Opportunity for career assistance |
|
|
13_1 |
|
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|
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Information on internships/co-op/other |
|
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13_2 |
|
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|
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Resources to explore career options |
|
|
13_3 |
|
|
|
|
Info available through computers/Internet |
|
|
13_4 |
|
|
|
|
Career-related services overall |
|
|
13_5 |
|
|
|
Post-Baccalaureate Education |
fy00 |
tr00 |
gss00-01 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
|
Graduate/Professional study |
|
|
|
41 |
|
|
|
Interest in continuing education |
|
|
|
42 |
|
|
|
Current enrollment status |
|
|
|
43 |
|
|
|
Preparation for graduate/professional study |
|
|
|
44 |
|
|
|
Post-Baccalaureate Employment |
fy00 |
tr00 |
gss00-01 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
|
NC State preparation for first job |
|
|
|
48 |
|
|
|
Time to obtain first full-time job |
|
|
|
49 |
|
|
|
Current employment status |
|
|
|
50 |
|
|
|
Employment relation to degree |
|
|
|
51 |
|
|
|
Employment not related to degree by choice |
|
|
|
52 |
|
|
|
Income |
|
|
|
53 |
|
|
|
Alumni Services |
fy00 |
tr00 |
gss00-01 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
|
Alumni seminars |
|
|
|
40a |
|
|
|
Career Planning and Placement assistance |
|
|
|
40b |
|
|
|
Alumni magazine |
|
|
|
40c |
|
|
|
NC State events in area |
|
|
|
40d |
|
|
|
Reunions |
|
|
|
40e |
|
|
|
Other services of NC State |
|
|
|
40f |
|
|
|
Employee Background Information |
fy00 |
tr00 |
gss00-01 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
|
Frequency of contact with employee |
|
|
|
|
16 |
|
|
Known employee |
|
|
|
|
17 |
|
|
Employee promotion |
|
|
|
|
18 |
|
|
Hired other NC State graduates |
|
|
|
|
19 |
|
|
Minimum educational requirements for position |
|
|
|
|
20 |
|
|
Educational preparation relative to other employees |
|
|
|
|
21 |
|
|
Employer Background Information |
fy00 |
tr00 |
gss00-01 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
|
|
Type of organization |
|
|
|
|
22 |
|
|
Number of people employed in organization |
|
|
|
|
23 |
|
|
Number of people holding same position |
|
|
|
|
24 |
|
|
NC State graduates employed at organization |
|
|
|
|
25 |
|
For more information on NC State Student Surveys 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: October, 2001
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