North Carolina State University
And UNC-General Administration
Academic Year 2002-2003 Student Surveys
and NC State Spring 2003 Alumni Survey:
Summary of Question Items
Information on Table Layout:
*fy02 = Fall 2002 First Year Student Survey
  gss03 = Academic Year 2002-2003 Graduating Senior Survey
  alum03 = Spring 2003 Survey of 1994-1996 Baccalaureate Alumni
*UNC-GA required items are blocked in grey.
*Numbers reported represent the survey question number.
*Differences in question wording are noted when relevant.
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Student Demographic Information |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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Parental Education: |
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Father/Male guardian |
23 |
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Mother/Female guardian |
23 |
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Religious Preference |
21 |
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Own a computer |
24 |
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Connection to the Internet |
25 |
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Parent/Guardian's Income |
28 |
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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 colleges applied to |
1 |
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Preparation by high school |
10 |
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Preparation by self |
11 |
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Financing the Undergraduate Experience |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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University financial aid process |
9 |
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Receiving financial aid |
26 |
17 |
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Types of aid: |
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Academic aid |
27_1 |
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Financial need aid |
27_2 |
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Athletic-based aid |
27_3 |
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Other (dance, music, etc.) aid |
27_4 |
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Other aid |
27_5 |
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Satisfaction with financial aid package |
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18 |
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Customer service skills of the following financial aid staff: |
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Reception staff |
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19a |
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Phone staff |
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19b |
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Advisor staff |
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19c |
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NC State Education Plans |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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Certainty of major |
12 |
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Highest level of education planned |
14 |
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Intended time to complete degree |
15 |
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First semester course load |
16 |
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Reasons for less than 15 hrs. first semester |
17 |
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Post Graduation Plans |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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Post-graduation employment |
33 |
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Plans following graduation |
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49 |
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Employment While at NC State |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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First semester employment |
32 |
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Academic year employment |
30
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Hours worked per week on-campus |
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32a |
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Hours worked per week off-campus |
32b
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On-campus job related to academic major/ by choice |
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31a |
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Off-campus job related to academic major/ by choice |
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31b |
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Internship |
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54_3 |
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Summer employment or part-time job in major |
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54_4 |
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Did not participate in work-related experiences |
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54_5 |
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Work-related experience helpful in securing present employment |
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55 |
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Co-op/internship/practicum/field experience in major |
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27 |
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Field exp. contribution to personal/prof. growth |
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28 |
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Participate in research with NCSU faculty |
25
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54_2
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Research exp. contribution to personal/prof. growth |
26
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Job offer from employer at field exp. |
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29 |
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Interests and Involvement |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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Interests and Involvement: |
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Note: First Year and Transfer: Interest in activity; Senior and Alumni: Involvement in activity |
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Student Government |
22_1 |
24_8 |
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Social Fraternity/Sorority |
22_3 |
24_5 |
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Volunteer Services |
22_4 |
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Co-op (Cooperative Education) program |
22_5 |
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54_1 |
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Student Leadership Development Program |
22_6 |
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Student Judicial Board |
22_7 |
24_9 |
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Music |
22_8 |
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Fitness |
22_9 |
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Indoor Recreation |
22_10 |
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Intramurals |
22_11 |
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Club Sports |
22_12 |
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Informal Recreation |
22_13 |
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Intramural/Recreational sports, Club Teams |
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24_6 |
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Outdoor Adventures |
22_14 |
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Healthy lifestyle issues |
22_15 |
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Student Dance Companies |
22_16 |
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ROTC |
22_17 |
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Study Abroad/National Student Exchange |
22_18 |
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Union Activities Board programs/activities |
22_19 |
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Union Activities Board groups, Student Media |
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24_10 |
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Student Publications/Media |
22_2 |
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Residence Hall Councils |
22_20 |
24_4 |
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The Crafts Center programs/classes |
22_21 |
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Theater participation as audience |
22_22 |
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Theater participation as artist |
22_23 |
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Visual/Performing Arts/Music groups |
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24_11 |
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Attending art exhibitions |
22_24 |
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Selecting Performing Arts attractions |
22_25 |
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Planning programs and services for children and families |
22_26 |
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Gender issues |
22_27 |
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Academic group |
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24_1 |
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Organizations/Clubs related to your major |
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24_2 |
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Honor/Service/Professional fraternity/sorority |
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24_3 |
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Varsity Athletic Teams |
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24_7 |
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Minority student groups |
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24_12 |
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Religious/Political/Issue groups |
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24_13 |
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Other groups |
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24_14 |
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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 |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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Factors in decision: |
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Academic reputation |
5_1 |
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Cost |
5_2 |
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Location |
5_3 |
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Size |
5_4 |
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Availability of program |
5_5 |
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Recommended |
5_6 |
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Number of hours transferred |
5_7 |
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Level of suport for intended major |
5_8 |
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Facilities and resources |
5_9 |
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Scholarships/financial aid |
5_10 |
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Campus visit |
5_11 |
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Contact with current student |
5_12 |
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Contact with faculty or staff |
5_13 |
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Contact with a graduate |
5_14 |
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Letter from someone other than Admissions |
5_15 |
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Attendance at a College Fair |
5_16 |
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Publications from NC State |
5_17 |
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Extracurricular opportunities |
5_18 |
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FYC |
5_19 |
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Other |
5_20 |
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Most influential factor in decision to attend |
6 |
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Admissions Process: |
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University admissions process |
7 |
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Departmental admissions process |
8 |
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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 |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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Intellectual environment on campus |
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45 |
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Taken longer than 4 yrs to graduate |
36
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Wanted/advised lighter courseload |
37a
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Couldn't get classes needed |
37b
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Changed majors |
37c
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Lost credit when transferred |
37d
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Co-op/intern/practicum/teach/etc. |
37e
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Financial reasons |
37f
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Personal reasons |
37g
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Other reasons |
37h
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Would still choose to attend NC State |
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48a |
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Would still choose same major |
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48b |
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Would recommend this institution to a friend |
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47 |
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Ever consider withdrawal/transfer from NCSU |
38
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NC State meeting needs for: |
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Intellectual growth |
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44a |
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Career training |
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44b |
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Personal growth |
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44c |
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Primary goal/objective for attending NC State |
13 |
34 |
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Extent of accomplishing goal/objective |
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35 |
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Overall education receiving at NC State |
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46c |
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Learning with Technology |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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Jr/Sr yr courses that used a Learning Management System (LMS) |
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40 |
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Didn't take more courses that used LMS: |
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Don't know about LMS |
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41a |
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Didn't know how to enroll |
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41b |
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Needed/wanted courses didn't use LMS |
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41c |
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Not comfortable using tchnology |
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41d |
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Not best way for me to learn |
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41e |
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LMS courses harder |
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41f |
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Instructors don't use effectively |
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41g |
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Took courses that used LMS: |
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Needed/wanted courses used LMS |
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42a |
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Comfortable using technology |
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42b |
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Good way for me to learn |
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42c |
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LMS courses easier |
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42d |
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Instructors use effectively |
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42e |
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Easy access to course material |
42f
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*Note: Responses to both the number of Jr/Sr courses that used method and effect of method on learning | |||||
Static e-presentation |
*43n_1, *43e_1
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Non-static e-presentation |
*43n_2, *43e_2
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Instructor demos of Web materials |
*43n_3, *43e_3
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Computerized exams/quizzes |
*43n_4, *43e_4
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Course specific software |
*43n_5, *43e_5
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E-feedback to instructor during class |
*43n_6, *43e_6
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Campus Climate |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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Campus support for: |
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Women |
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21_1 |
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Men |
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21_2 |
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African Americans |
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21_3 |
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Other ethnic minorities |
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21_4 |
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International students |
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21_5 |
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Disabled students |
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21_6 |
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Gay and lesbian students |
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21_7 |
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NC State committed to helping minority students succeed |
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22 |
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NC State leadership fosters diversity on campus |
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23 |
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Quality of Instruction |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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Faculty Contributions: |
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Set high expectations for you to learn |
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1 |
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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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Quality of instruction in major |
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46a |
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Overall quality of instruction |
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46b |
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Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development and Goals |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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Note: First Year and Transfer:
Rate 1) current level of development; and 2) importance. 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. |
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General Education: |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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Acquiring a broad general education |
18_1 |
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13* |
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Writing skills |
18_2 |
20_1 |
1_1 |
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Speaking skills |
18_3 |
20_2 |
1_2 |
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Listening skills |
18_4 |
20_3 |
1_4 |
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Comprehension skills |
18_5 |
20_4 |
1_3 |
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Foreign language skills |
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6 |
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Communication skills overall |
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1 |
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Ability to apply mathematical skills |
18_6 |
20_5 |
5 |
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Understanding how science and technology influence life |
18_7 |
20_18 |
18* |
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Ability to apply scientific principles |
18_8 |
20_6 |
4 |
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Enhancing analytic skills |
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20_7 |
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Overall technical knowledge |
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2 |
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Basic computer skills |
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3_1 |
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Technical Computer skills |
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3_2 |
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Developing computer skills |
18_9 |
20_8 |
3 |
Ability to adapt to changing technologies |
20_19
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Ability to critically analyze events, information and ideas |
18_10 |
20_20 |
14* |
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Ability to plan and carry out projects independently |
18_11 |
20_23 |
11_4 |
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Using knowledge to solve problems overall |
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9 |
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Understanding diverse cultures and values |
18_12 |
20_10 |
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Skills gained through research/internship.student teaching |
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10 |
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Personal Development: |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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Taking responsibility for my own behavior |
18_13 |
20_27 |
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Viewing learning as a lifelong process |
18_14 |
20_25 |
26* |
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Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles |
18_15 |
20_11 |
19* |
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Leadership skills |
18_16 |
20_21 |
8 |
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Ability to function as part of a team |
18_17 |
20_23 |
7 |
Ability to lead or guide others |
20_22
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Exercising public responsibility and community service |
18_18 |
20_12 |
20* |
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Understanding my own abilities and interests |
18_19 |
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28* |
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Commitment to personal health and fitness |
18_20 |
20_26 |
25* |
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Having self-confidence |
18_21 |
20_28 |
12_4 |
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Realizing my potential for success |
18_22 |
20_31 |
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Sense of personal identity |
18_23 |
20_29 |
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Coping with change |
18_24 |
20_32 |
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Being independent and self-reliant |
18_25 |
20_30 |
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Ability to handle stress |
18_26 |
20_33 |
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Personal growth |
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20_34 |
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Time management |
18_27 |
20_35 |
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Self-discipline |
18_28 |
20_36 |
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Bringing information/ideas together |
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9_1 |
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Thinking creatively |
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9_2 |
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Planning projects |
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9_3 |
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Defining problems |
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9_4 |
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Solving problems |
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9_5 |
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Professionalism |
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12_1 |
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Conducting work ethically |
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12_2 |
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Resourcefulness |
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12_3 |
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Work attitudes and skills overall |
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11 |
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Ability to adjust to new job demands |
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11_1 |
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Working under pressure |
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11_2 |
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Making decisions under pressure |
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11_3 |
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Being dependable and punctual |
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11_6 |
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Professional Development overall |
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12 |
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Ability to learn independently |
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12_5 |
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Ability to grow on the job |
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12_6 |
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Willingness to accept new responsibilities |
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12_7 |
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Ability to understand literature in field |
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15* |
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Awareness of new scientific knowledge and discovery |
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16* |
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Ability to access information for professional career |
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30 |
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Ability to work independently |
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20_24
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Preparing for a career |
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29* |
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World View: |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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Understanding issues and problems facing the world |
18_29 |
20_16 |
21* |
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Understanding the present as it relates to history |
18_30 |
20_17 |
22* |
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Being able to interact and work with people from diverse backgrounds |
18_31 |
20_21 |
11_5 |
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Advancing your appreciation of the arts |
18_32 |
20_15 |
27* |
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Developing a tolerance for divergent views |
18_33 |
20_9 |
17* |
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Valuing gender equity |
18_34 |
20_14 |
24* |
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Valuing racial equity |
18_35 |
20_13 |
23* |
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General Education Preparation |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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Friends at NC State from different backgrounds |
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31 |
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Social Science courses provided insights |
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32 |
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NC State encouraged creative and innovative thinking |
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33 |
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NC State preparation to be competitive with other graduates |
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34 |
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Foreign language classes helped gain appreciation for other cultures |
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35 |
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Frequently read newspapers and magazines |
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36 |
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Reading for leisure |
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37 |
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Academic Support Services (Help Outside the Classroom) |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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Access to advisor |
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11_a |
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Sufficient time with advisor |
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11_b |
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Accurate info on req/course sequencing |
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11_c |
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Advisor knowledge of policies/procedures |
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11_d |
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Academic advising services overall |
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11_e |
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Virtual Advising Center Website |
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Research Support: |
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Access to faculty involved in research |
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12_a |
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Access to up-to-date facilities |
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12_b |
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Research support overall |
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12_c |
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Library services: |
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Library hours of operation |
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14_a |
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Staff responsiveness |
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14_b, 10s_4 |
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Access to databases and collections |
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14_c |
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Training to use library |
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14_d |
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Library services overall |
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14_e |
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Library services |
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10_4 |
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Technology: |
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Access to the Internet |
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13_a |
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Hours of op for computer center labs and help |
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13_b |
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Access to up-to-date facilities |
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13_c |
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Access to trained staff for help |
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13_d |
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Technology training classes |
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13_e |
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Technology services overall |
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13_f |
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Career-related services: |
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Opportunity for career assistance |
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15_a |
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Information on internships/co-op/other |
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15_b |
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Resources to explore career options |
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15_c |
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Info available through computers/Internet |
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15_d |
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Career-related services overall |
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15_e |
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Employment search assistance: |
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Resume preparation |
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16_a |
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Interview preparation and skills |
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16_b |
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Access to employment opportunities |
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16_c |
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Employment search assistance overall |
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16_d |
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University planning & placement services |
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10_2, 10s_2 |
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College/departmental placement assistance |
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10_3, 10s_3 |
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Bookstores: |
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Bookstore services & products |
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10_5, 10s_5 |
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Non-Academic Student Services |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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*Note: Evaluations of both the service area and staff responsiveness |
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Campus food services |
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10_9* |
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Campus health services |
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10_10* |
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Campus counseling (not career) services |
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10_11* |
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Campus residence life programs |
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10_13* |
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Opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities |
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10_14 |
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Opportunities to participate in community service projects |
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10_15 |
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Opportunities to develop leadership skills |
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10_16 |
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Campus taken sufficient steps to ensure safety |
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10_1* |
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Administrative Services |
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Registration process |
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10_6* |
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Financial aid services: application/award process |
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10_7* |
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Financial aid services: disbursement process |
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10_8* |
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Business services/cashier/student accounts |
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10_12* |
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Post-Baccalaureate Education |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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Graduate/Professional study |
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38 |
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Interest in continuing education |
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39 |
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Current enrollment status |
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40 |
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Preparation for graduate/professional study |
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41 |
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Post-Baccalaureate Employment |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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NC State preparation for first job |
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46, 52 |
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Time to obtain first full-time job |
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43 |
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Current employment status |
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48 |
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Current employment same as first |
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49 |
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Employment relation to degree |
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44, 50 |
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Employment not related to degree by choice |
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45, 51 |
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Income |
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47, 53 |
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Alumni Services |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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Alumni seminars |
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56a |
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Career Planning and Placement assistance |
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56b |
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Alumni magazine |
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56c |
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NC State events in area |
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56d |
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Reunions |
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56e |
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Information about NC State community |
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56f |
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
Last Update: July, 2003
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