North Carolina State University
Information on Table Layout:
-fy06 = Fall 2006 First Year Student Survey-gss07 = Academic Year 2006-2007 Graduating Senior Survey
Question Categories:
Background Characteristics
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gss07
Father/Male guardian level of education
23_1
Mother/Female guardian level of education
23_2
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:
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gss07
Number of colleges applied to
1
Satisfaction with university admissions process
7
Satisfaction with departmental admissions process
8
University contacts:
Call from faculty or staff
2_1
Call from student
2_2
Call from graduate
2_3
Letter from outside Admissions
3
Factors influencing decision to attend:
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Academic reputation
5_1
Cost
5_2
Location
5_3
Size
5_4
Availability of program
5_5
Recommended
5_6
Number of hours transferred
5_7
Level of support for intended major
5_8
Facilities and resources
5_9
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
Campus Recreation programs
5_20
Other
5_21
Most influential factor in decision to attend
6
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Paying for College
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gss07
Satisfaction with university financial aid process
9
Receiving financial aid
26
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
18
Satisfaction with financial aid reception staff
19a
Satisfaction with financial aid phone staff
19b
Satisfaction with financial aid advisor staff
19c
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Preparation for College
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Preparation by high school
10
Preparation by self
11
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Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development
General Education
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Acquiring a broad general education
18_1
Writing skills (fy06, "Ability to communicate ideas in writing ")
18_2
20_1
Speaking skills (fy06, "Ability to communicate ideas orally")
18_3
20_2
Listening skills
18_4
20_3
Comprehension skills
18_5
20_4
Ability to apply mathematical skills
18_6
20_5
Understanding how science and technology influence life
18_7
20_9
Ability to apply scientific principles
18_8
20_6
Enhancing analytic skills
20_7
Developing computer skills
18_9
20_8
Using books, journals, and/or articles from the library/internet etc. for a research paper/project
20_10
Ability to adapt to changing technologies
20_11
Ability to critically analyze events, information and ideas
18_10
20_12
Ability to plan and carry out projects independently
18_11
20_13
Using knowledge to solve problems overall
Understanding diverse cultures and values
18_12
20_14
Personal Development
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Taking responsibility for my own behavior
18_13
20_28
Viewing learning as a lifelong process
18_14
20_26
Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles
18_15
20_24
Leadership skills (fy06, "Leadership and management skills)
18_16
Ability to function as part of a team
18_17
20_23
Ability to lead or guide others
20_22
Exercising public responsibility and community service (fy06, "Being involved with public/community affairs")
18_18
20_25
Understanding my own abilities and interests
18_19
Commitment to personal health and fitness
18_20
20_27
Having self-confidence
18_21
20_29
Realizing my potential for success
18_22
20_32
Sense of personal identity
18_23
20_30
Coping with change
18_24
20_33
Being independent and self-reliant
18_25
20_31
Ability to handle stress
18_26
20_34
Personal growth
20_35
Time management
18_27
20_36
Self-discipline
18_28
20_37
World View
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Understanding issues and problems facing the world
18_29
20_19
Understanding the present as it relates to history
18_30
20_20
Being able to interact and work with people from diverse backgrounds
18_31
20_21
Advancing appreciation of the arts
18_32
20_18
Developing a tolerance for divergent views
18_33
20_15
Valuing gender equity
18_34
20_17
Valuing racial equity
18_35
20_16
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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Faculty Contributions
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Faculty Contributions: Set high expectations for you to learn
1
Faculty Contributions: Respect the diverse talents and ways of learning
2
Faculty Contributions: Encourage active learning
3
Faculty Contributions: Encourage student-faculty interaction
4
Faculty Contributions: Frequent and Prompt feedback
5
Faculty Contributions: Encourage sufficient time and energy to coursework
6
Faculty Contributions: Develop opportunities to learn cooperatively
7
Faculty Contributions: Care about your academic success and welfare
8
Faculty Contributions: General evaluation of instructors
9
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Services for Students
Academic advising
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Access to advisor
11a
Sufficient time with advisor
11b
Accurate info on req/course sequencing
11c
Advisor knowledge of policies/procedures
11d
Academic advising services overall
11e
Virtual Advising Center Website
4
Research support
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gss07
Access to faculty involved
in research
12a
Access to up-to-date facilities
12b
Opportunities to do undergraduate research/creative projects
12c
Research support overall
12d
Library services
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gss07
Library hours of operation
14a
Staff responsiveness
14b
Access to databases and collections
14c
Training to use library
14d
Library services overall
14e
Technology
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Access to the Internet
13a
Hours of op for computer center labs and help
13b
Access to up-to-date facilities
13c
Access to trained staff for help
13d
Technology training classes
13e
Technology services overall
13f
Career-related services
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Opportunity for career assistance
15a
Information on internships/co-op/other
15b
Resources to explore career options
15c
Info available through computers/Internet
15d
Career-related services overall
15e
Employment search assistance
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gss07
Resume preparation
16a
Interview preparation and skills
16b
Access to employment opportunities
16c
Employment search assistance overall
16d
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Non-Academic Student Services
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Personal safety
10_1
University Career Center
10_2
College/departmental placement assistance
10_3
Bookstore services and products
10_4
Registration process
10_5
Financial aid services: application/award process
10_6
Financial aid services: disbursement process
10_7
Campus food services
10_8
Campus health services
10_9
Campus counseling (not career) services
10_10
Business services/cashier/student accounts
10_11
Campus residence life programs
10_12
Opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities
10_13
Opportunities to participate in community service projects
10_14
Opportunities to develop leadership skills
10_15
Note: 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)
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gss07*
Static e-presentation
41n_1, 41e_1
Non-static e-presentation
41n_2, 41e_2
Instructor demos of Web materials
41n_3, 41e_3
Computerized exams/quizzes
41n_4, 41e_4
Course specific software
41n_5, 41e_5
E-feedback to instructor during class
41n_6, 41e_6
Technology used OUTSIDE classroom or lab (for course)
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gss07*
Learning Management Systems
42n_1, 42e_1
E-communication among students
42n_2, 42e_2
E-communication with instructor
42n_3, 42e_3
E-submission of work
42n_4, 42e_4
Work to be prepared with word processor, spreadsheet, etc.
42n_5, 42e_5
Digital content resources
42n_6, 42e_6
Course-specific software
42n_7, 42e_7
Extent to which all technologies have helped:
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gss07*
Answer questions in field of study
43a
Solve problems in field of study
43b
Use research methods to gain knowledge
43c
Use info available from sources (books, journals)
43d
Use skills/technologies of field to complete major assignment
43e
*Refers to courses during junior and senior years
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Campus Climate
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gss07
Campus support for women
21_1
Campus support for men
21_2
Campus support for African Americans
21_3
Campus support for other ethnic minorities
21_4
Campus support for international students
21_5
Campus support for students with disabilities
21_6
Campus support for gay and lesbian students
21_7
NC State committed to helping minority students succeed
22
NC State leadership fosters diversity on campus
23
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Educational Intent and Interests
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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
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
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First semester employment
32
Academic year employment
31
Hours worked per week on-campus
33a
Hours worked per week off-campus
33b
On-campus job related to academic major
32a
Off-campus job related to academic major
32b
Co-op/internship/practicum/field experience in major
28
Field exp. contribution to personal/prof. growth
29
Job offer from employer at field exp.
30
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Interests and Involvement
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Academic scholarship program
24_1
Intramural/Recreational sports, Club Teams
24_2
Honor/Service/professional fraternity/sorority
24_3
Organizations/Clubs related to your major
24_4
Political/Issue groups
24_5
Religious groups
24_6
Residence Hall Councils
22_3
24_7
ROTC
22_8
24_8
Service groups
24_9
Social Fraternity/Sorority
22_14
24_10
Student Government
22_1
24_11
Student Publications/Media
22_15
24_12
Union Activities Board groups
24_13
University Honors Program
24_14
University Scholars Program
24_15
Varsity Athletic Teams
24_16
Visual/performing Arts/Music
groups
24_17
Volunteer Services
22_7
Co-op (Cooperative Education) program
22_5
Student Leadership Development Program
22_4
Music
22_22
Fitness/Wellness
22_10
Indoor Recreation
22_11
Intramurals
22_12
Club Sports
22_9
Outdoor Adventures
22_13
Healthy lifestyle issues
22_19
Student Dance Companies
22_26
Study Abroad/National Student Exchange
22_6
Union Activities Board programs/activities
22_16
The Crafts Center programs/classes
22_21
Theater participation as audience
22_25
Theater participation as artist
22_24
Attending art exhibitions
22_23
Planning programs and services for children and families
22_20
Gender issues
22_18
Multicultural/Diversity programs/activities
22_17
Pre-Law services/planning
22_27
Musical Instruments Played
19
Participate in choral group
20
Note: First Year: Interest in activity; Senior: Involvement in activity
Attended while at NC State:
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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
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Faculty-Student Mentoring Experiences
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Independent study project with a faculty member
26a
Research project with a faculty member outside of course or program requirements
26b
Extension or public service project with a faculty memeber outside of course or program requirements
26c
Assisted in teaching a class or lab under the guidance of a faculty member
26d
Regularly met with a faculty member who provided academic guidance
26e
Regularly met with a faculty member who provided professional guidance and/or support
26f
Regularly met with a faculty member who provided guidance on non-academic issues/responsibilities
26g
Regularly met with a faculty member who provided guidance on non-academic issues/responsibilities
26h
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Work-related experiences
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Cooperative Education Program
27_1
Internship
27_2
Practicum
27_3
Student Teaching
27_4
Research with faculty
27_5
Residence Advisor
27_6
Summer employment or part-time job in major
27_7
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Post-graduation plans
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Post-graduation employment
33
Plans following graduation
50
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Overall Satisfaction
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Intellectual environment on campus
45
Would still choose to attend NC State
48a
Would still choose same major
48b
Would recommend NC State to a friend
47
Ever consider withdrawal/transfer from NCSU
39
NC State meeting intellectual growth needs
44a
NC State meeting career training needs
44b
NC State meeting personal growth needs
44c
Quality of instruction in major
46a
Overall quality of instruction
46b
Overall education at NC State
46c
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For more information on NC State
Student Surveys contact: Nancy_Whelchel@ncsu.edu
Posted: May, 2010
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