North Carolina State University
And UNC-General Administration
Academic Year 2005-2006 Student Surveys
and NC State Spring 2006 Alumni Survey:
Summary of Question Items
Information on Table Layout:
-fy05 = Fall 2005 First Year Student Survey
-soph06 = Spring 2006 Sophomore Student Survey
-gss06 = Academic Year 2005-2006 Graduating Senior Survey
-alum06 = 2006 Baccalaureate Alumni Survey
-UNC-GA required items are shaded.
-Numbers reported represent the survey question number.
-Differences in question wording are noted when relevant.
Question Categories:
Background Characteristics
| |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Father/Male guardian level of education |
23_1 |
|
|
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| Mother/Female guardian level of education |
23_2 |
|
|
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| Religious Preference |
21 |
|
|
|
| Own a computer |
24 |
|
|
|
| Connection to the Internet |
25 |
|
|
|
| Parent/Guardian's Income |
28 |
|
|
|
| Number in household |
29 |
|
|
|
| Number of other dependents in college |
30 |
|
|
|
| Area lived in during high school |
31 |
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Applying to NC State
| Admissions Process: |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Number of colleges applied to |
1 |
|
|
|
| University admissions process |
7 |
|
|
|
| Departmental admissions process |
8 |
|
|
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| University contacts: |
|
|
|
|
| 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 |
|
|
|
| Letter from outside Admissions |
3 |
|
|
|
| Factors influencing decision to attend: |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Academic reputation |
5_1 |
|
|
|
| Cost |
5_2 |
|
|
|
| Location |
5_3 |
|
|
|
| Size |
5_4 |
|
|
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| Availability of program |
5_5 |
|
|
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| Recommended |
5_6 |
|
|
|
| Number of hours transferred |
5_7 |
|
|
|
| Level of support for intended major |
5_8 |
|
|
|
| Facilities and resources |
5_9 |
|
|
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| Scholarships/financial aid |
5_10 |
|
|
|
| Campus visit |
5_11 |
|
|
|
| Contact with current student |
5_12 |
|
|
|
| Contact with faculty or staff |
5_13 |
|
|
|
| Contact with a graduate |
5_14 |
|
|
|
| Letter from someone other than Admissions |
5_15 |
|
|
|
| Attendance at a College Fair |
5_16 |
|
|
|
| Publications from NC State |
5_17 |
|
|
|
| Extracurricular opportunities |
5_18 |
|
|
|
| FYC |
5_19 |
|
|
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| Campus Recreation programs |
5_20 |
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|
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| Other |
5_21 |
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|
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| Most influential factor in decision to attend |
6 |
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Paying for College
| |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| University financial aid process |
9 |
|
|
|
| Receiving financial aid |
26 |
33 |
17 |
|
| Receiving academic-based aid
|
27_1 |
|
|
|
| Receiving financial need-based aid |
27_2 |
|
|
|
| Receiving athletic-based aid |
27_3 |
|
|
|
| Receiving aid based on other (dance, music, etc.) |
27_4 |
|
|
|
| Receiving other aid |
27_5 |
|
|
|
| Satisfaction with financial aid package |
|
34 |
18 |
|
| Satisfaction with financial aid reception staff |
|
35a |
19a |
|
| Satisfaction with financial aid phone staff |
|
35b |
19b |
|
| Satisfaction with financial aid advisor staff |
|
35c |
19c |
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Preparation for College
| |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Preparation by high school |
10 |
|
|
|
| Preparation by self |
11 |
|
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Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development
| General Education |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Acquiring a broad general education (Alumni, "Understanding concepts in broad range of disciplines") |
18_1 |
|
|
13 |
| Writing skills |
18_2 |
21_1 |
20_1 |
1a |
| Speaking skills |
18_3 |
21_2 |
20_2 |
1b |
| Listening skills |
18_4 |
21_3 |
20_3 |
1d |
| Comprehension skills |
18_5 |
21_4 |
20_4 |
1c |
| Ability to apply mathematical skills |
18_6 |
21_5 |
20_5 |
5 |
| Understanding how science and technology influence life |
18_7 |
21_9 |
20_9 |
21 |
| Ability to apply scientific principles |
18_8 |
21_6 |
20_6 |
4 |
| Enhancing analytic skills |
|
21_7 |
20_7 |
|
| Developing computer skills |
18_9 |
21_8 |
20_8 |
|
| Technical skills/knowledge |
|
|
20_11 |
2 |
| Ability to adapt to changing technologies |
|
21_11 |
20_11 |
3 |
| Ability to critically analyze events, information and ideas |
18_10 |
21_12 |
20_12 |
|
| Ability to plan and carry out projects independently |
18_11 |
21_13 |
20_13 |
|
| Using knowledge to solve problems overall |
|
|
|
|
| Understanding diverse cultures and values |
18_12 |
21_14 |
20_14 |
20 |
| Using library/internet for research |
|
21_10 |
20_10 |
|
| Finding relevant information/ideas from multiple sources |
|
|
|
6a |
| Bringing information/ideas together from different areas |
|
|
|
6b |
| Thinking creatively |
|
|
|
6c |
| Planning projects |
|
|
|
6d |
| Defining problems |
|
|
|
6e |
| Solving problems |
|
|
|
6f |
| Logical reasoning skills |
|
|
|
6g |
| Examining problems from multiple perspectives |
|
|
|
6h |
| Skills gained through research/internship/student teaching |
|
|
|
|
| Ability to construct clear, precise, and accurate arguments |
|
|
|
14 |
| Ability to critically analyze/evaluate ideas/information |
|
|
|
15 |
| Ability to understand current literature in my field |
|
|
|
16 |
| Acquiring an awareness of new scientific knowledge/discoveries |
|
|
|
17 |
| Preparing for a career |
|
|
|
18 |
| Skills gained through research/internship/student teaching |
|
|
|
|
| Skills gained through research/internship/student teaching |
|
|
|
|
| Skills gained through research/internship/student teaching |
|
|
|
|
| Personal Development |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Taking responsibility for my own behavior |
18_13 |
21_28 |
20_28 |
|
| Viewing learning as a lifelong process |
18_14 |
21_26 |
20_26 |
29 |
| Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles |
18_15 |
21_24 |
20_24 |
22 |
| Leadership skills (Alumni, "Leadership and management skills) |
18_16 |
|
|
8i |
| Ability to function as part of a team |
18_17 |
21_23 |
20_23 |
7e |
| Ability to lead or guide others |
|
21_22 |
20_22 |
|
| Exercising public responsibility and community service |
18_18 |
21_25 |
20_25 |
23 |
| Understanding my own abilities and interests |
18_19 |
|
|
|
| Commitment to personal health and fitness |
18_20 |
21_27 |
20_27 |
28 |
| Having self-confidence |
18_21 |
21_29 |
20_29 |
8d |
| Realizing my potential for success |
18_22 |
21_32 |
20_32 |
|
| Sense of personal identity |
18_23 |
21_30 |
20_30 |
|
| Coping with change |
18_24 |
21_33 |
20_33 |
|
| Being independent and self-reliant |
18_25 |
21_31 |
20_31 |
|
| Ability to handle stress |
18_26 |
21_34 |
20_34 |
|
| Personal growth |
|
21_35 |
20_35 |
|
| Time management |
18_27 |
21_36 |
20_36 |
|
| Self-discipline |
18_28 |
21_37 |
20_37 |
|
| Ability to adjust to new job demands |
|
|
|
7a |
| Working under pressure |
|
|
|
7b |
| Making decisions under pressure |
|
|
|
7c |
| Ability to work independently |
|
|
|
7d |
| Being dependable and punctual |
|
|
|
7g |
| Professionalism |
|
|
|
8a |
| Conducting work activities in ethical manner |
|
|
|
8b |
| Resourcefulness |
|
|
|
8c |
| Ability to learn independently |
|
|
|
8e |
| Ability to grow on the job |
|
|
|
8f |
| Willingness to accept new responsibilities |
|
|
|
8g |
| Ability to adapt to changing circumstances |
|
|
|
8h |
| World View |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Understanding issues and problems facing the world |
18_29 |
21_19 |
20_19 |
24 |
| Understanding the present as it relates to history |
18_30 |
21_20 |
20_20 |
25 |
| Being able to interact and work with people from diverse backgrounds |
18_31 |
21_21 |
20_21 |
7f |
| Advancing appreciation of the arts |
18_32 |
21_18 |
20_18 |
30 |
| Advancing appreciation for the humanities |
|
|
|
31 |
| Advancing appreciation of how social science methods may be used to understand human behavior |
|
|
|
32 |
| Developing a tolerance for divergent views |
18_33 |
21_15 |
20_15 |
19 |
| Valuing gender equity (Alumni, "Appreciating gender equity") |
18_34 |
21_17 |
20_17 |
27 |
| Valuing racial equity (Alumni, "Appreciating racial equity") |
18_35 |
21_16 |
20_16 |
26 |
Note: First Year: Rate 1) current level of development and 2) importance. Senior: Rate NC State contribution to development. 3) Alumni: Rate 1) preparation and 2) current importance.
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| Skills/Perspectives gained through undergraduate courses/experiences |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Foreign language skills |
|
|
|
9 |
| Skills gained through research/internship.student teaching |
|
|
|
10 |
|
Skills gained through a study abroad experience |
|
|
|
11 |
|
Skills gained through a community service or service-learning project |
|
|
|
12 |
| General Education Preparation |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Know how to access and use the information I need in my professional life |
|
|
|
37 |
| Undergraduate experiences and courses at NC State encouraged creative and innovative thinking |
|
|
|
38 |
| Education at NC State has prepared me to be competitive with graduates from other institutions |
|
|
|
39 |
| Physical education course(s) at NC State had positive influence on current exercise/health habits |
|
|
|
40 |
| Foreign language courses at NC State helped gain appreciation for other cultures |
|
|
|
41 |
| Routinely keep up with current events in the news |
|
|
|
42 |
| Read for leisure on a regular basis |
|
|
|
43 |
| Frequency of physical exercise |
|
|
|
44 |
| Frequency of volunteer work |
|
|
|
45 |
Faculty Contributions
| |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Faculty Contributions: Set high expectations for you to learn |
|
1 |
1 |
|
| Faculty Contributions: Respect the diverse talents and ways of learning |
|
2 |
2 |
|
| Faculty Contributions: Encourage active learning |
|
3 |
3 |
|
| Faculty Contributions: Encourage student-faculty interaction |
|
4 |
4 |
|
| Faculty Contributions: Frequent and Prompt feedback |
|
5 |
5 |
|
| Faculty Contributions: Encourage sufficient time and energy to coursework |
|
6 |
6 |
|
| Faculty Contributions: Develop opportunities to learn cooperatively |
|
7 |
7 |
|
| Faculty Contributions: Care about your academic success and welfare |
|
8 |
8 |
|
| Faculty Contributions: General evaluation of instructors |
|
9 |
9 |
|
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Services for Students
| Orientation for new students |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Length of session |
|
10a |
|
|
| Quality of programs |
|
10b |
|
|
| Helpfulness of staff |
|
10c |
|
|
| Accomodations |
|
10d |
|
|
| Overall effectiveness of orientation |
|
10e |
|
|
| Academic advising |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Access to advisor |
|
11_a |
11_a |
|
| Sufficient time with advisor |
|
11_b |
11_b |
|
| Accurate info on req/course sequencing |
|
11_c |
11_c |
|
| Advisor knowledge of policies/procedures |
|
11_d |
11_d |
|
| Academic advising services overall |
|
11_e |
11_e |
|
| Virtual Advising Center Website |
4 |
17 |
|
|
| Academic assistance or tutoring |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Writing |
|
12a |
|
|
| Reading |
|
12b |
|
|
| Mathematics |
|
12c |
|
|
| Study skills |
|
12d |
|
|
| Foreign language |
|
12e |
|
|
| Computer science |
|
12g |
|
|
| Science |
|
12h |
|
|
| Academic help overall |
|
|
|
|
| Research support |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Access to faculty involved
in research |
|
|
12_a |
|
| Access to up-to-date facilities |
|
|
12_b |
|
| Research support overall |
|
|
12_c |
|
| Library services |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Library hours of operation |
|
13_a |
14_a |
|
| Staff responsiveness |
|
13_b |
14_b, 10s_4 |
|
| Access to databases and collections |
|
13_c |
14_c |
|
| Training to use library |
|
13_d |
14_d |
|
| Library services overall |
|
13_e |
14_e |
|
| Library services |
|
|
10_4 |
|
| Technology |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Access to the Internet |
|
14_a |
13_a |
|
| Hours of op for computer center labs and help |
|
14_b |
13_b |
|
| Access to up-to-date facilities |
|
14_c |
13_c |
|
| Access to trained staff for help |
|
14_d |
13_d |
|
| Technology training classes |
|
14_e |
13_e |
|
| Technology services overall |
|
14_f |
13_f |
|
| Career-related services |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Opportunity for career assistance |
|
15_a |
15_a |
|
| Information on internships/co-op/other |
|
15_b |
15_b |
|
| Resources to explore career options |
|
15_c |
15_c |
|
| Info available through computers/Internet |
|
15_d |
15_d |
|
| Career-related services overall |
|
15_e |
15_e |
|
| Employment search assistance |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Resume preparation |
|
|
16_a |
|
| Interview preparation and skills |
|
|
16_b |
|
| Access to employment opportunities |
|
|
16_c |
|
| Employment search assistance overall |
|
|
16_d |
|
| University Career Center |
|
|
10_2, 10s_2 |
|
| College/departmental placement assistance |
|
|
10_3, 10s_3 |
|
| NC State bookstores |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum 06 |
| Bookstore services & products |
|
16 |
10_5, 10s_5 |
|
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| Non-Academic Student Services* |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Campus food services |
|
25a, 25b |
10_9* |
|
| Campus health services |
|
26a, 26b |
10_10* |
|
| Campus counseling (not career) services |
|
27a, 27b |
10_11* |
|
| Campus residence life programs |
|
29a, 29b |
10_13* |
|
| Opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities |
|
30a, 30b |
10_14 |
|
| Opportunities to participate in community service projects |
|
31 |
10_15 |
|
| Opportunities to develop leadership skills |
|
32 |
10_16 |
|
| Campus taken sufficient steps to ensure safety |
|
18 |
10_1 |
|
| Registration process |
|
22a, 22b |
10_6* |
|
| Financial aid services: application/award process |
|
23a, 23b |
10_7* |
|
| Financial aid services: disbursement process |
|
24a, 24b |
10_8* |
|
| Business services/cashier/student accounts |
|
28a, 28b |
10_12* |
|
*Evaluations of both
the service area and staff responsiveness, where applicable
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Teaching and Learning Technologies
| Technology used IN classroom or lab (for course)*** |
fy05 |
soph06**
| gss06*
|
alum06
|
| Static e-presentation |
|
55n_1, 55e_1 |
41n_1, 41e_1 |
|
| Non-static e-presentation |
|
55n_2, 55e_2 |
41n_2, 41e_2 |
|
| Instructor demos of Web materials |
|
55n_3, 55e_3 |
41n_3, 41e_3 |
|
| Computerized exams/quizzes |
|
55n_4, 55e_4 |
41n_4, 41e_4 |
|
| Course specific software |
|
55n_5, 55e_5 |
41n_5, 41e_5 |
|
| E-feedback to instructor during class |
|
55n_6, 55e_6 |
41n_6, 41e_6 |
|
| Technology used OUTSIDE classroom or lab (for course)*** |
fy05 |
soph06**
| gss06*
|
alum06
|
| Learning Management Systems |
|
56n_1, 56e_1 |
42n_1, 42e_1 |
|
| E-communication among students |
|
56n_2, 56e_2 |
42n_2, 42e_2 |
|
| E-communication with instructor |
|
56n_3, 56e_3 |
42n_3, 42e_3 |
|
| E-submission of work |
|
56n_4, 56e_4 |
42n_4, 42e_4 |
|
| Work to be prepared with word processor, spreadsheet, etc. |
|
56n_5, 56e_5 |
42n_5, 42e_5 |
|
| Digital content resources |
|
56n_6, 56e_6 |
42n_6, 42e_6 |
|
| Course-specific software |
|
56n_7, 56e_7 |
42n_7, 42e_7 |
|
| Extent to which all technologies have helped: |
fy05 |
soph06**
| gss06*
|
alum06
|
| Answer questions in field of study |
|
57a |
43a |
|
| Solve problems in field of study |
|
57b |
43b |
|
| Use research methods to gain knowledge |
|
57c |
43c |
|
| Use info available from sources (books, journals) |
|
57d |
43d |
|
| Use skills/technologies of field to complete major assignment |
|
57e |
43e |
|
*Refers to courses during junior and senior years
**Included on the web version of the survey only
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Campus Climate
| |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Campus support for women |
|
38_1 |
21_1 |
|
| Campus support for men |
|
38_2 |
21_2 |
|
| Campus support for African Americans |
|
38_3 |
21_3 |
|
| Campus support for other ethnic minorities |
|
38_4 |
21_4 |
|
| Campus support for international students |
|
38_5 |
21_5 |
|
| Campus support for students with disabilities |
|
38_6 |
21_6 |
|
| Campus support for gay and lesbian students |
|
38_7 |
21_7 |
|
| NC State committed to helping minority students succeed |
|
39 |
22 |
|
| NC State leadership fosters diversity on campus |
|
40 |
23 |
|
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Educational Intent and Interests
| |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Certainty of major
| 12 |
|
|
|
| Highest level of education planned |
14 |
|
|
|
| Intended time to complete degree |
15 |
|
|
|
| First semester course load |
16 |
|
|
|
| Reasons for less than 15 hrs. first semester |
17 |
|
|
|
| Primary goal/objective for attending NC State |
13 |
|
35 |
|
| Extent accomplished goal/objective |
|
|
36 |
|
| Plans to complete degree |
|
51 |
|
|
| Taken longer than 4 yrs to graduate |
|
|
37 |
|
| Wanted/advised lighter courseload as reason for taking longer to graduate |
|
|
38_1 |
|
| Couldn't get classes needed as reason for taking longer to graduate |
|
|
38_2 |
|
| Changed majors as reason for taking longer to graduate |
|
|
38_3 |
|
| Lost credit when transferred as reason for taking longer to graduate |
|
|
38_4 |
|
| Co-op/intern/practicum/teach/etc. participation as reason for taking longer to graduate |
|
|
38_5 |
|
| Financial reasons for taking longer to graduate |
|
|
38_6 |
|
| Personal reasons for taking longer to graduate |
|
|
38_7 |
|
| Graduating with more than one major/minor as reason for taking longer to graduate |
|
|
38_8 |
|
| Study Abroad participation as reason for taking longer to graduate |
|
|
38_9 |
|
| Time spent working for pay as reason for taking longer to graduate |
|
|
38_10 |
|
| Other reasons for taking longer to graduate |
|
|
38_11 |
|
| If off-campus degree program, likelihood of obtaining degree on UNC campus |
|
|
49 |
|
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| Employment While at NC State |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| First semester employment |
32 |
|
|
|
| Academic year employment |
|
43 |
31 |
|
| Hours worked per week on-campus |
|
45a |
33a |
|
| Hours worked per week off-campus |
|
45b |
33b |
|
| On-campus job related to academic major/ by choice |
|
44a |
32a |
|
| Off-campus job related to academic major/ by choice |
|
44b |
32b |
|
| Co-op/internship/practicum/field experience in major |
|
|
28 |
|
| Field exp. contribution to personal/prof. growth |
|
|
29 |
|
| Participate in research with NCSU faculty |
|
42b |
26b |
|
| Research exp. contribution to personal/prof. growth |
|
42b2 |
26b2 |
|
| Job offer from employer at field exp. |
|
|
30 |
|
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| Interests and Involvement* |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Student Government |
22_1 |
41_11 |
24_8 |
69_12 |
| Social Fraternity/Sorority |
22_14 |
41_10 |
24_5 |
69_11 |
| Volunteer Services |
22_7 |
|
|
|
| Co-op (Cooperative Education) program |
22_5 |
|
|
|
| Student Leadership Development Program |
22_4 |
|
|
|
| Student Judicial Board |
22_2 |
|
24_9 |
|
| Music |
22_22 |
|
|
|
| Fitness |
22_10 |
|
|
|
| Indoor Recreation |
22_11 |
|
|
|
| Intramurals |
22_12 |
|
|
|
| Club Sports |
22_9 |
|
|
|
| Service Groups |
|
41_9 |
|
69_10 |
| Intramural/Recreational sports, Club Teams |
|
41_2 |
24_6 |
69_3 |
| Outdoor Adventures |
22_13 |
|
|
|
| Healthy lifestyle issues |
22_19 |
|
|
|
| Student Dance Companies |
22_26 |
|
|
|
| ROTC |
22_8 |
41_8 |
24_15 |
69_9 |
| Study Abroad/National Student Exchange |
22_6 |
|
|
|
| Union Activities Board programs/activities |
22_16 |
|
|
69_14 |
| Union Activities Board groups, Student Media |
|
41_13 |
24_10 |
|
| Student Publications/Media |
22_15 |
41_12 |
24_11 |
69_13 |
| Residence Hall Councils |
22_3 |
41_7 |
24_4 |
69_8 |
| The Crafts Center programs/classes |
22_21 |
|
|
|
| Theater participation as audience |
22_25 |
|
|
|
| Theater participation as artist |
22_24 |
|
|
|
| Visual/performing Arts/Music
groups |
|
41_17 |
24_12 |
69_18 |
| Attending art exhibitions |
22_23 |
|
|
|
| Planning programs and services for children and families |
22_20 |
|
|
|
| Gender issues |
22_18 |
|
|
|
| Academic group |
|
41_1 |
24_1 |
|
| Academic scholarship program |
|
|
|
69_1 |
| Organizations/Clubs related to your major |
|
41_4 |
24_2 |
69_5 |
| Honor/Service/professional fraternity/sorority |
|
|
24_3 |
69_2 |
| Varsity Athletic Teams |
|
41_16 |
24_7 |
69_17 |
| Minority student groups |
|
41_3 |
24_13 |
69_4 |
| Religious/Political/Issue groups |
|
41_5, 41_6 |
24_14 |
|
| Religious groups |
|
41_5, 41_6 |
24_14 |
69_7 |
| Political/Issue groups |
|
41_5, 41_6 |
24_14 |
69_6 |
| Multicultural/Diversity programs/activities |
22_17 |
|
|
|
| University Honors Program |
|
|
|
69_15 |
| University Scholars Program |
|
|
|
69_16 |
| Other groups |
|
|
24_16 |
|
| Musical Instruments Played |
19 |
|
|
|
*Note: First Year: Interest in activity; Sophomore, Senior, and Alumni: Involvement in activity
| Attended while at NC State: |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Music Department concert(s) |
|
|
25_1 |
|
| Center Stage performance(s) |
|
|
25_2 |
|
| University Theatre performance(s) |
|
|
25_3 |
|
| Dance Program concert(s) |
|
|
25_4 |
|
| Crafts Center exhibit(s) |
|
|
25_5 |
|
| Gallery of Art and Design exhibit(s) |
|
|
25_6 |
|
| Study Abroad |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Participate in a study abroad program while at NC State |
|
|
|
34 |
| Duration of study abroad program(s) |
|
|
|
35 |
| Extent to which study abroad experience helped improve problem solving skills |
|
|
|
36a |
| Extent to which study abroad experience had positive impact on your work attitudes and skills |
|
|
|
36b |
| Extent to which study abroad experience contributed to better understand problems and issues facing the world |
|
|
|
36c |
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| Work-related experiences |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Cooperative Education Program |
|
|
|
67_1 |
| Internship |
|
|
|
67_2 |
| Practicum |
|
|
|
67_3 |
| Student teaching |
|
|
|
67_4 |
| Research with faculty |
|
|
|
67_5 |
| Residence advisor |
|
|
|
67_6 |
| Summer employment or part-time job in major |
|
|
|
67_7 |
| Helpfulness of work-related experience in securing current employment |
|
|
|
68 |
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| Post-graduation plans |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Post-graduation employment |
33 |
|
|
|
| Plans following graduation |
|
|
50 |
|
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Post-Baccalaureate Education
| |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Graduate/Professional school status |
|
|
|
46 |
| Current graduate/professional school enrollment status |
|
|
|
47 |
| Graduate/Professional institution name |
|
|
|
48a |
| Graduate/Professional institution location |
|
|
|
48b |
| Graduate/Professional academic program/discipline |
|
|
|
48c |
| Graduate/Professional degree(s) completed |
|
|
|
48d |
| Graduate/Professional degree(s) sought/seeking |
|
|
|
48e |
| Preparation for graduate/professional school |
|
|
|
49 |
| Scholarships/honors/awards/assistantships received in graduate/professional school |
|
|
|
50 |
| Interest in graduate/professional (among those who are not currently enrolled/have not completed) |
|
|
|
51 |
| Participation in continuing education/professional development/lifelong education classes/workshops/seminars |
|
|
|
52 |
| Impact of continuing education/professional development/lifelong education on professional career |
|
|
|
53 |
| Impact of continuing education/professional development/lifelong education on personal goals/life enrichment |
|
|
|
54 |
| Continuing education/professional development/lifelong education through NC State's McKimmon Center |
|
|
|
55 |
| Likelihood of enrolling in continuing education/professional development/lifelong education within next five years |
|
|
|
56 |
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Post-Baccalaureate Employment
| |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Primary activity during year after graduation |
|
|
|
57 |
| Time to first full-time job |
|
|
|
58 |
| Relationship of first full-time job to academic major |
|
|
|
59 |
| Preparation for first full-time job |
|
|
|
60 |
| Salary at first full-time job |
|
|
|
61 |
| Instrumental in finding/getting first job: On-campus interviewing |
|
|
|
62_1 |
| Instrumental in finding/getting first job: Employer found resume via NC State career services database |
|
|
|
62_2 |
| Instrumental in finding/getting first job: Applied for job via NC State University career services job listing |
|
|
|
62_3 |
| Instrumental in finding/getting first job: NC State co-op experience |
|
|
|
62_4 |
| Instrumental in finding/getting first job: Internship |
|
|
|
62_5 |
| Instrumental in finding/getting first job: Career Fair |
|
|
|
62_6 |
| Instrumental in finding/getting first job: Faculty member or job listing found in an NC State department |
|
|
|
62_7 |
| Instrumental in finding/getting first job: NC State Alumni Association Career Services |
|
|
|
62_8 |
| Instrumental in finding/getting first job: Family/friends/classmates/co-workers |
|
|
|
62_9 |
| Instrumental in finding/getting first job: Professional society |
|
|
|
62_10 |
| Instrumental in finding/getting first job: Internet |
|
|
|
62_11 |
| Instrumental in finding/getting first job: Third party recruiter or executive search firm |
|
|
|
62_12 |
| Instrumental in finding/getting first job: Other |
|
|
|
62_13 |
| Current employment status |
|
|
|
63 |
| Employer |
|
|
|
64a |
| Type of work (current) |
|
|
|
64b |
| Current work location |
|
|
|
64c |
| Current occupation |
|
|
|
64d |
| Salary at current job |
|
|
|
64e |
| Relationship of current position to academic major |
|
|
|
65 |
| Preparation for current position |
|
|
|
66 |
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Overall Satisfaction
| |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Intellectual environment on campus |
|
47 |
45 |
|
| Would still choose to attend NC State |
|
53 |
48a |
75a |
| Would still choose same major |
|
|
48b |
75b |
| Would recommend NC State to a friend |
|
|
47 |
74 |
| Ever consider withdrawal/transfer from NCSU |
|
50 |
39 |
|
| NC State meeting intellectual growth needs |
|
54a |
44a |
|
| NC State meeting career training needs |
|
54b |
44b |
|
| NC State meeting personal growth needs |
|
54c |
44c |
|
| Classes too large for learning |
|
19 |
|
|
| Classes with difficulty understanding instructor's English |
|
20 |
|
|
| Quality of instruction in major |
|
|
46a |
|
| Overall quality of instruction |
|
48 |
46b |
|
| Overall education at NC State |
|
49 |
46c |
73 |
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Alumni Services
| |
fy05 |
soph06 |
gss06 |
alum06 |
| Member of the NC State Alumni Association |
|
|
|
70 |
| Valuation of Alumni Services: Alumni seminars/short courses |
|
|
|
71a |
| Valuation of Alumni Services: Career Planning and Placement assistance |
|
|
|
71b |
| Valuation of Alumni Services: Alumni Magazine |
|
|
|
71c |
| Valuation of Alumni Services: Hearing about NC State events in your area |
|
|
|
71d |
| Valuation of Alumni Services: NC State reunions |
|
|
|
71e |
| Valuation of Alumni Services: Being kept informed about the NC State community |
|
|
|
71f |
| Valuation of Alumni Services: Online directory of NC State Alumni |
|
|
|
71g |
| Other services/activites NC State Alumni Association whould provide |
|
|
|
72 |
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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: January, 2007
Updated: May 2010
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