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Time to Degree and Enrollment Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development and Goals
Financing the Undergraduate Experience General Education Preparation
Employment While at NC State Educational Experience Overall
Involvement Academic Support Services
Campus Climate Non-Academic Student Services
Learning with Technology Post Graduation Plans
Faculty-Student Mentoring Post-Baccalaureate Employment
Quality of Instruction


Time to Degree and Enrollment AY09-10 AY07-08 AY06-07 AY05-06 AY04-05 AY02-03 & AY03-04 AY01-02 AY00-01 AY99-00 AY98-99 AY97-98 AY96-97 AY95-96 AY94-95
Transfer student status                       3 22 15
Taken longer than 4 yrs to graduate 39 37 37 37 37 36             23 16
     Wanted/advised lighter courseload 40_1 38_1 38_1 38_1 38_1 37a                
     Couldn't get classes needed 40_2 38_2 38_2 38_2 38_2 37b             24_6 17_6
     Changed majors 40_3 38_3 38_3 38_3 38_3 37c             24_1 17_1
     Lost credit when transferred 40_4 38_4 38_4 38_4 38_4 37d             24_8 17_8
     Co-op/intern/practicum/teach/etc. 40_5 38_5 38_5 38_5 38_5 37e             24_5 17_5
     Financial reasons 40_6 38_6 38_6 38_6 38_6 37f                
      Went part-time for personal reasons 40_7 38_7 38_7                      
     Took semester or more off for personal reasons 40_8 38_8 38_8                      
     Personal reasons       38_7 38_7 37g                
     Double major/minor 40_9 38_9 38_9 38_8 38_8                  
     Study Abroad 40_10 38_10 38_10 38_9 38_9                  
     Hours Spent Working 40_11 38_11 38_11 38_10 38_10                  
     Other reasons 40_12 38_12 38_12 38_11 38_11 37h                
     Repeated courses for better grades                         24_2 17_2
     GPA requirements for major                         24_3 17_3
     Hours required above average                         24_4 17_4
     Poor academic advising                         24_7 17_7
     Took fewer hours to improve GPA                         24_9 17_9
     Degree program took longer than 4 years                         24_10 17_10
     Academic suspension                         24_11 17_11
     Other academic reasons                         24_13  
     Stopped out completely to earn money                         24_15 17_14
     Other financial reasons                         24_16  
     Family responsibilities                         24_17 17_15
     Unable to handle heavier load                         24_18 17_16
     Other personal reasons                         24_19  
Fewer than 15 hour courseload                            
     Occurred during years of study                         19  
     Number of credit hours                         20  
     Reasons for less than 15 hrs                         21  
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Financing the Undergraduate Experience AY09-10 AY07-08 AY06-07 AY05-06 AY04-05 AY02-03 & AY03-04 AY01-02 AY00-01 AY99-00 AY98-99 AY97-98 AY96-97 AY95-96 AY94-95
Receiving financial aid 17 17 17 17 17 17 17   17a 14a        
Satisfaction with financial aid package 18 18 18 18 18 18 18   17b 14b        
Customer service skills of financial aid staff:                            
     Reception staff 19a 19a 19a 19a 19a 19a 19a              
     Phone staff 19b 19b 19b 19b 19b 19b 19b              
     Advisor staff 19c 19c 19c 19c 19c 19c 19c              
Financial aid service dissatisfaction                 17c 14c        
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Employment While at NC State AY09-10 AY07-08 AY06-07 AY05-06 AY04-05 AY02-03 & AY03-04 AY01-02 AY00-01 AY99-00 AY98-99 AY97-98 AY96-97 AY95-96 AY94-95
Academic year employment 33 31 31 31 31 30                
Hours worked per week 35a, 35b 33a, 33b 33a, 33b 33a, 33b 33a, 33b 32a, 32b 25 15 23 18 16 17 29 22
Reasons for working:                            
     Basic survival needs                       18_1 30_1  
     Academic expenses                       18_2 30_2  
     Lifestyle enhancement                       18_3 30_3  
     Personal needs and desires                       18_4 30_4  
Percent of Income used for:                            
     Direct expenses                         31_1  
     Personal expenses                         31_2  
Job related to academic major 34a, 34b 32a, 32b 32a, 32b 32a, 32b 32a, 32b 31a, 31b 26 16 24 19 17 19 32 23
Job not related to major by choice 34a, 34b 32a, 32b 32a, 32b 32a, 32b 32a, 32b 31a, 31b 27 17 25 20 18 20 33  
Cooperative Education Program participation 29_1 27_1 27_1                      
Internship participation 29_2 27_2 27_2                      
Practicum participation 29_3 27_3 27_3                      
Student Teaching experience 29_4 27_4 27_4                      
Participation in research with faculty 29_5 27_5 27_5                      
Residence Advisor experience 29_6 27_6 27_6                      
Summer employment or part-time job in major 29_7 27_7 27_7                      
Co-op/internship/practicum/field experience in major 30 28 28 27 28 27 28 18 26 21 19 21 34_1 24
Field exp contribution to personal/prof growth 31 29 29 29 29 28 29 19 27 22 20 22 34_2 25
Job offer from employer at field exp 32 30 30 30 30 29 30 20 28 23 21 23    
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Involvement AY09-10 AY07-08 AY06-07 AY05-06 AY04-05 AY02-03 & AY03-04 AY01-02 AY00-01 AY99-00 AY98-99 AY97-98 AY96-97 AY95-96 AY94-95
Student Government 26_12 24_11 24_11 24_8 24_8 24_8 24_8   22_8 17_8        
Social Fraternity/Sorority 26_11 24_10 24_10 24_5 24_5 24_5 24_5   22_5 17_5        
Student Judicial Board       24_9 24_9 24_9 24_9   22_9 17_9        
Intramural/Recreational sports, Club Teams 26_3 24_2 24_2 24_6 24_6 24_6 24_6   22_6 17_6        
Union Activities Board groups, Student Media   24_13 24_13 24_10 24_10 24_10 24_10   22_10 17_10        
Residence Hall Councils 26_8 24_7 24_7 24_4 24_4 24_4 24_4   22_4 17_4        
Visual/Performing Arts/Music groups 26_18 24_17 24_17 24_12 24_12 24_11 24_11   22_11 17_11        
Academic scholarship program 26_1 24_1 24_1                      
Academic group       24_1 24_1 24_1 24_1   22_1 17_1        
Organizations/Clubs related to your major 26_5 24_4 24_4 24_2 24_2 24_2 24_2   22_2 17_2        
Service groups 26_10 24_9 24_9                      
University Honors Program 26_15 24_14 24_14                      
University Scholars Program 26_16 24_15 24_15                      
Honor/Service/Professional fraternity/sorority       24_3 24_3 24_3 24_3   22_3 17_3        
Varsity Athletic Teams 26_17 24_16 24_16 24_7 24_7 24_7 24_7   22_7 17_7        
Minority student groups 26_4 24_3 24_3 24_13 24_13 24_12 24_12   22_12 17_12        
Political/Issue groups 26_6 24_5 24_5                      
Religious groups 26_7 24_6 24_6                      
Religious/Political/Issue groups       24_14 24_14 24_13 24_13   22_13 17_13        
Student Media/Publications 26_13 24_12 24_12 24_11 24_11                  
ROTC 26_9 24_8 24_8 24_15 24_15                  
AEGIS 26_2                          
Union Activities Board groups 26_14                          
Other groups       24_16 24_16 24_14 24_14   22_14 17_14        
Attended Music Department concert(s) 27_1 25_1 25_1                      
Atteded Center Stage performance(s) 27_2 25_2 25_2                      
Attended University Theatre performance(s) 27_3 25_3 25_3                      
Attended Dance Program concert(s) 27_4 25_4 25_4                      
Attended Crafts Center exhibit(s) 27_5 25_5 25_5                      
Attended Gallery of Art and Design exhibit(s) 27_6 25_6 25_6                      
Attended other performance(s) 27_7                          
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Campus Climate AY09-10 AY07-08 AY06-07 AY05-06 AY04-05 AY02-03 & AY03-04 AY01-02 AY00-01 AY99-00 AY98-99 AY97-98 AY96-97 AY95-96 AY94-95
Campus support for:                            
     Women 23_1 21_1 21_1 21_1 21_1 21_1 21_1   19_1 15_1 23_1 15_1 13_1 12_1
     Men 23_2 21_2 21_2 21_2 21_2 21_2 21_2   19_2 15_2 23_2 15_2 13_2 12_2
     African Americans 23_3; 21_3 21_3 21_3 21_3 21_3 21_3   19_3 15_3 23_3 15_3 13_3 12_3
     Other ethnic minorities 23_4 21_4 21_4 21_4 21_4 21_4 21_4   19_4 15_4 23_4 15_4 13_4 12_4
     International students 23_5 21_5 21_5 21_5 21_5 21_5 21_5   19_5 15_5 23_5 15_5 13_5 12_5
     Students with disabilities 23_6 21_6 21_6 21_6 21_6 21_6 21_6   19_6 15_6 23_6 15_6 13_6 12_6
     Gay, lesbian, and bisexual students 23_7 21_7 21_7 21_7 21_7 21_7 21_7   19_7 15_7 23_7 15_7 13_7 12_7
     Transgender stfudents 23_8                          
NC State committed to helping minority students succeed 24 22 22 22 22 22 22   20   24_1   15_5  
People at NC State don't treat each other with enough respect                     24_2   14_3  
There is a lot of racial conflict on campus                     24_3   14_6  
NC State leadership fosters diversity on campus 25 23 23 23 23 23 23   21          
Basis of Discrimination experienced on campus:                            
     Race                       16_1    
     Gender                       16_2    
     Sexual orientation                       16_3    
     Physical disability                       16_4    
     Disability (other than physical)                       16_5    
     Age                       16_6    
     Religion                       16_7    
Faculty are interested in students' personal problems                         14_1  
Faculty sensitive to minority issues                         14_2  
Faculty strongly interested in academic problems of undergraduates                         14_5  
Many courses include minority perspectives                         14_4  
Many courses include feminist perspectives                         14_7  
Many courses involve students in community service                         14_8  
Most students committed to community service                         14_9  
Faculty outside of regular office hours                         15_1  
Students treated like numbers                         15_2  
Social activities overemphasized                         15_3  
Little or no contact between students and faculty                         15_4  
Sports overemphasized                         15_6  
Students don't socialize with one another                         15_7  
Opportunities for students to engage in community service                         15_8  
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Learning with Technology AY09-10 AY07-08 AY06-07 AY05-06 AY04-05 AY02-03 & AY03-04 AY01-02 AY00-01 AY99-00 AY98-99 AY97-98 AY96-97 AY95-96 AY94-95
Jr/Sr yr courses that used a Learning Management System (LMS)   42n_1, 42e_1 42n_1, 42e_1 42n_1, 42e_1 42n_1, 42e_1 40                
Electronic Communication among students   42n_2, 42e_2 42n_2, 42e_2 42n_2, 42e_2 42n_2, 42e_2                  
Electronic communication with instructor   42n_3, 42e_3 42n_3, 42e_3 42n_3, 42e_3 42n_3, 42e_3                  
Work to be submitted electronically   42n_4, 42e_4 42n_4, 42e_4 42n_4, 42e_4 42n_4, 42e_4                  
Work to be prepared electronically   42n_5, 42e_5 42n_5, 42e_5 42n_5, 42e_5 42n_5, 42e_5                  
Use of digital content resurces (e.g. multimedia)   42n_6, 42e_6 42n_6, 42e_6 42n_6, 42e_6 42n_6, 42e_6                  
Course specific software (e.g. Maple, SAS)   42n_7, 42e_7 42n_7, 42e_7 42n_7, 42e_7 42n_7, 42e_7                  
Didn't take more courses that used LMS:                            
     Don't know about LMS           41a                
     Didn't know how to enroll           41b                
     Needed/wanted courses didn't use LMS           41c                
     Not comfortable using technology           41d                
     Not best way for me to learn           41e                
     LMS courses harder           41f                
     Instructors don't use effectively           41g                
     Other           41h                
Took courses that used LMS:                            
     Needed/wanted courses used LMS           42a                
     Comfortable using technology           42b                
     Good way for me to learn           42c                
     LMS courses easier           42d                
     Instructors use effectively           42e                
     Easy access to course material           42f                
     Other           42g                
Static e-presentation   41n_1, 41e_1 41n_1, 41e_1 41n_1, 41e_1 41n_1, 41e_1 *43n_1, *43e_1                
Non-static e-presentation   41n_2, 41e_2 41n_2, 41e_2 41n_2, 41e_2 41n_2, 41e_2 *43n_2, *43e_2                
Instructor demos of Web materials   41n_3, 41e_3 41n_3, 41e_3 41n_3, 41e_3 41n_3, 41e_3 *43n_3, *43e_3                
Computerized exams/quizzes   41n_4, 41e_4 41n_4, 41e_4 41n_4, 41e_4 41n_4, 41e_4 *43n_4, *43e_4                
Course specific software   41n_5, 41e_5 41n_5, 41e_5 41n_5, 41e_5 41n_5, 41e_5 *43n_5, *43e_5                
E-feedback to instructor during class   41n_6, 41e_6 41n_6, 41e_6 41n_6, 41e_6 41n_6, 41e_6 *43n_6, *43e_6                
Extent to which technology has contributed to ability to:                            
     Answer questions in field of study   43a 43a                      
     Solve problems in field of study   43b 43b                      
     Use methods of research in field to gain new knowledge   43c 43c                      
     Use information available from books, journals, etc.   43d 43d                      
     Use skills/tech to complete a major project/assignment   43e 43e                      
*Responses to both the number of Jr/Sr courses that used method and effect of method on learning.
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Faculty-Student Mentoring AY09-10 AY07-08 AY06-07 AY05-06 AY04-05 AY02-03 & AY03-04 AY01-02 AY00-01 AY99-00 AY98-99 AY97-98 AY96-97 AY95-96 AY94-95
Worked on independent study project with faculty member 28a, 28a2 26a, 26a2 26a, 26a2                      
Worked on research project with faculty member 28b, 28b2 26b, 26b2 26b, 26b2 26 25                  
Worked on extension/public service project with faculty member 28c, 28c2 26c, 26c2 26c, 26c2                      
Assisted in teaching class/lab under faculty guidance 28d, 28d2 26d, 26d2 26d, 26d2                      
Met with faculty member who provided academic guidance 28e, 28e2 26e, 26e2 26e, 26e2                      
Met with faculty member who provided professional guidance 28f, 28f2 26f, 26f2 26f, 26f2                      
Met with faculty member who provided non-academic guidance 28g, 28g2 26g, 26g2 26g, 26g2                      
Worked on campus activities with faculty member 28h, 28h2 26h, 26h2 26h, 26h2                      
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Quality of Instruction AY09-10 AY07-08 AY06-07 AY05-06 AY04-05 AY02-03 & AY03-04 AY01-02 AY00-01 AY99-00 AY98-99 AY97-98 AY96-97 AY95-96 AY94-95
Faculty Contributions:                            
     Set high expectations for you to learn 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1      
     Respect the diverse talents and ways of learning 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2      
     Encourage active learning 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3      
     Encourage student-faculty interaction 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 13_10 11_10 11_10
     Frequent and prompt feedback 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5      
     Encourage sufficient time and energy to coursework 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6      
     Develop opportunities to learn cooperatively 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7      
     Care about your academic success and welfare 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8      
     General evaluation of instructors 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9      
Availability of courses in major                       13_5 11_5 11_5
Availability of courses overall                       13_6 11_6 11_6
Quality of instruction in major 45a 46a 46a 46a 46a 46a 37_1 27_1 35_1 35_1 26_1 13_1 11_1 11_1
Overall quality of instruction 45b 46b 46b 46b 46b 46b 37_2 27_2 35_2 35_2 26_2 13_2 11_2 11_2
Adequacy of classroom facilities                       13_7 11_7 11_7
Adequacy of laboratory facilities                       13_8 11_8 11_8
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NC State Contribution to Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development

General Education: AY09-10 AY07-08 AY06-07 AY05-06 AY04-05 AY02-03 & AY03-04 AY01-02 AY00-01 AY99-00 AY98-99 AY97-98 AY96-97 AY95-96 AY94-95
Writing skills 20_1 20_1 20_1 20_1 20_1 20_1 20_1 14_1 18_1 16_1 15_1 24_1 16_1 13_1
Speaking skills 20_2 20_2 20_2 20_2 20_2 20_2 20_2 14_2 18_2 16_2 15_2 24_2 16_2 13_2
Listening skills 20_3 20_3 20_3 20_3 20_3 20_3 20_3 14_3 18_3 16_3 15_3 24_3    
Comprehension skills 20_4 20_4 20_4 20_4 20_4 20_4 20_4 14_4 18_4 16_4 15_4 24_4 16_3 13_3
Ability to apply mathematical skills 20_5 20_5 20_5 20_5 20_5 20_5 20_5 14_5 18_5 16_5 15_5 24_5 16_4 13_4
Understanding how science and technology influence life 20_11 20_9 20_9 20_9 20_9 20_18 20_18 14_18 18_18 16_16 15_16 24_17 16_16 13_16
Ability to apply scientific principles 20_6 20_6 20_6 20_6 20_6 20_6 20_6 14_6 18_6 16_6 15_6   16_5 13_5
Logical reasoning skills 20_7                          
Problem-solving skills 20_8                          
Enhancing analytic skills 20_9 20_7 20_7 20_7 20_7 20_7 20_7 14_7 18_7 16_7 15_7 24_7 16_6 13_6
Developing computer skills 20_10 20_8 20_8 20_8 20_8 20_8 20_8 14_8 18_8 16_8 15_8 24_8 16_7 13_7
Using library/internet etc. for research paper/project 20_12 20_10 20_10                      
Ability to adapt to changing technologies 20_14 20_11 20_11 20_11 20_11 20_19                
Ability to critically analyze events, information and ideas 20_15 20_12 20_12 20_12 20_12 20_20 20_19 14_19 18_19 16_19 15_19 24_18 16_17 13_17
Ability to plan and carry out projects independently 20_16 20_13 20_13 20_13 20_13 20_24 20_23 14_23 18_23 16_23 15_23 24_22 16_21 13_21
Understanding diverse cultures and values 20_17 20_14 20_14 20_14 20_14 20_10 20_10 14_10 18_10 16_10 15_10 24_10 16_9 13_9
Ability to organize the steps to complete a group project 20_13                          
Applying social science methods to understand human behavior 20_20                          
Personal Development: AY09-10 AY07-08 AY06-07 AY05-06 AY04-05 AY02-03 & AY03-04 AY01-02 AY00-01 AY99-00 AY98-99 AY97-98 AY96-97 AY95-96 AY94-95
Taking responsibility for my own behavior 21_7 20_28 20_28 20_28 20_28 20_27 20_26 14_26 18_26 16_26 15_26 24_25    
Viewing learning as a lifelong process 21_5 20_26 20_26 20_26 20_26 20_25 20_24 14_24 18_24 16_24 15_24 24_23 16_22 13_22
Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles 21_3 20_24 20_24 20_24 20_24 20_11 20_11 14_11 18_11 16_11 15_11 24_11 16_10 13_10
Ability to lead or guide others 21_1 20_22 20_22 20_22 20_22 20_22 20_21 14_21 18_21 16_21 15_21 24_20 16_19 13_19
Ability to function as part of a team 21_2 20_23 20_23 20_23 20_23 20_23 20_22 14_22 18_22 16_22 15_22 24_21 16_20 13_20
Exercising public responsibility and community service 21_4 20_25 20_25 20_25 20_25 20_12 20_12 14_12 18_12 16_12 15_12 24_12 16_11 13_11
Commitment to personal health and fitness 21_6 20_27 20_27 20_27 20_27 20_26 20_25 14_25 18_25 16_25 15_25 24_24 16_23 13_23
Having self-confidence 21_8 20_29 20_29 20_29 20_29 20_28 20_27 14_27 18_27 16_27 15_27 24_27 17, 18_1 14a, b_1
Realizing my potential for success 21_11 20_32 20_32 20_32 20_32 20_31 20_30 14_30 18_30 16_30 15_30 24_30 17, 18_4 14a, b_4
Sense of personal identity 21_9 20_30 20_30 20_30 20_30 20_29 20_28 14_28 18_28 16_28 15_28 24_28 17, 18_2 14a, b_2
Coping with change 21_12 20_33 20_33 20_33 20_33 20_32 20_31 14_31 18_31 16_31 15_31 24_31 17, 18_5 14a, b_5
Being independent and self-reliant 21_10 20_31 20_31 20_31 20_31 20_30 20_29 14_29 18_29 16_29 15_29 24_29 17, 18_3 14a, b_3
Ability to handle stress 21_13 20_34 20_34 20_34 20_34 20_33 20_32 14_32 18_32 16_32 15_32 24_32 17, 18_6 14a, b_6
Personal growth 21_14 20_35 20_35 20_35 20_35 20_34 20_33 14_33 18_33 16_33 15_33      
Time management 21_15 20_36 20_36 20_36 20_36 20_35 20_34 14_34 18_34 16_34        
Self-discipline 21_16 20_37 20_37 20_37 20_37 20_36 20_35 14_35 18_35 16_35        
World View: AY09-10 AY07-08 AY06-07 AY05-06 AY04-05 AY02-03 & AY03-04 AY01-02 AY00-01 AY99-00 AY98-99 AY97-98 AY96-97 AY95-96 AY94-95
Understanding issues and problems facing the world 22_6 20_19 20_19 20_19 20_19 20_16 20_16 14_16 18_16 16_16 15_16 24_15 16_14 13_14
Understanding the present as it relates to history 22_7 20_20 20_20 20_20 20_20 20_17 20_17 14_17 18_17 16_17 15_17 24_16 16_15 13_15
Being able to interact and work with people from diverse backgrounds 22_2 20_21 20_21 20_21 20_21 20_21 20_20 14_20 18_20 16_20 15_20 24_19 16_18 13_18
Advancing your appreciation of the arts 20_18 20_18 20_18 20_18 20_18 20_15 20_15 14_15 18_15 16_15 15_15 24_14 16_13 13_13
Appreciating the humanities 20_19                          
Developing a tolerance for divergent views 22_1 20_15 20_15 20_15 20_15 20_9 20_9 14_9 18_9 16_9 15_9 24_9 16_8 13_8
Valuing gender equity 22_4 20_17 20_17 20_17 20_17 20_14 20_14 14_14 18_14 16_14 15_14      
Valuing racial equity 22_3 20_16 20_16 20_16 20_16 20_13 20_13 14_13 18_13 16_13 15_13      
Appreciating racial and sexual equality                       24_13 16_12 13_12
Appreciating differences in sexual orientation 22_5                          
Appreciating human problems through a global perspective 22_8                          
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General Education Preparation AY09-10 AY07-08 AY06-07 AY05-06 AY04-05 AY02-03 & AY03-04 AY01-02 AY00-01 AY99-00 AY98-99 AY97-98 AY96-97 AY95-96 AY94-95
Friends at NC State from different backgrounds                       8 7 7
NC State encouraged creative and innovative thinking                       7 6 6
Foreign language classes helped gain appreciation for other cultures                       9 8 8
Frequently read newspapers and magazines                       10 9 9
Reading for leisure                       11 10 10
Coursework taught how to find and access information                       6 5 5
Physical Educaiton requirement                       12    
Diversity of courses in major                       13_3 11_3 11_3
Diversity of courses overall                       13_4 11_4 11_4
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Educational Experience Overall AY09-10 AY07-08 AY06-07 AY05-06 AY04-05 AY02-03 & AY03-04 AY01-02 AY00-01 AY99-00 AY98-99 AY97-98 AY96-97 AY95-96 AY94-95
Intellectual environment on campus 44 45 45 45 45 45 36 26 34 28 25      
Would still choose to attend NC State 47a 48a 48a 48a 48a 48a 40_1 29_1 37_1 31_1 28_1 33 40 30
Would still choose same major 47b 48b 48b 48b 48b 48b 40_2 29_2 37_2 31_2 28_2 34 41 31
Would recommend to a friend 46 47 47 47 47 47 39              
Ever considered withdrawal/transfer from NCSU 41 39 39 39 39 38                
NC State meeting needs for:                            
     Intellectual growth 43a 44a 44a 44a 44a 44a 33_1 23_1 31_1 26_1   2_1 2_1 2_1
     Career training 43b 44b 44b 44b 44b 44b 33_2 23_2 31_2 26_2   2_2 2_2 2_2
     Personal growth 43c 44c 44c 44c 44c 44c 33_3 23_3 31_3 26_3   2_3 2_3 2_3
Primary goal/objective for attending NC State 37 35 35 35 35 34 31 21 29 24   4 3 3
Extent of accomplishing goal/objective 38 36 36 36 36 35 32 22 30 25   5 4 4
Overall education receiving at NC State 45c 46c 46c 46c 46c 46c 38 28 36 30 27      
Off campus degree program 48 49 49 49 49 48c 35 25 33          
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Academic Support Services AY09-10 AY07-08 AY06-07 AY05-06 AY04-05 AY02-03 & AY03-04 AY01-02 AY00-01 AY99-00 AY98-99 AY97-98 AY96-97 AY95-96 AY94-95
Academic Advising:                            
     Access to advisor 11a 11_a 11_a 11_a 11_a 11_a 11_1 10_1 11_1 10_1 10_1      
     Sufficient time with advisor 11b 11_b 11_b 11_b 11_b 11_b 11_2 10_2 11_2 10_2 10_2      
     Accurate info on req/course sequencing 11c 11_c 11_c 11_c 11_c 11_c 11_3 10_3 11_3 10_3 10_3 14_1 12_1  
     Advisor knowledge of policies/procedures 11d 11_d 11_d 11_d 11_d 11_d 11_4 10_4 11_4 10_4 10_4 14_4 12_4  
     Advice/discussion of academic matters                       14_2 12_2  
     Career advising                       14_3 12_3  
     Academic advising services overall 11e 11_e 11_e 11_e 11_e 11_e 11_5 10_5 11_5 10_5 10_5 13_9 11_9 11_9
Research Support:                            
     Access to faculty involved in research 12a 12_a 12_a 12_a 12_a 12_a 12_1 11_1 12_1 11_1        
     Access to up-to-date facilities 12b 12_b 12_b 12_b 12_b 12_b 12_2 11_2 12_2 11_2        
     Opportunities to do undergrad research or creative projects 12c 12_c 12_c                      
     Research support overall 12d 12_d 12_d 12_c 12_c 12_c 12_3 11_3 12_3 11_3        
     Labs/tutoring services overall                       13_11 11_11 11_11
Library services:                            
     Library hours of operation 14a 14_a 14_a 14_a 14_a 14_a 14_1   14_1   11_1 13_16    
     Staff responsiveness 14b 14_b 14_b 14_b, 10s_4 14_b, 10s_4 14_b, 10s_4 14_2   14_2   11_3      
     Access to databases and collections 14c 14_c 14_c 14_c 14_c 14_c 14_3   14_3   11_2      
     Training to use library 14d 14_d 14_d 14_d 14_d 14_d 14_4   14_4          
     Library services overall 14e 14_e 14_e 14_e 14_e 14_e 14_5   14_5   11_4      
     Library services       10_4 10_4 10_4 10_4   10_4 13_4   13_24 11_23 11_21
Technology:                            
     Access to the Internet 13a 13_a 13_a 13_a 13_a 13_a 13_1 12_1 13_1 12_1 12_1      
     Hours of operation for computer labs and help 13b 13_b 13_b 13_b 13_b 13_b 13_2 12_2 13_2 12_2 12_2      
     Access to up-to-date facilities 13c 13_c 13_c 13_c 13_c 13_c 13_3 12_3 13_3 12_3 12_3      
     Access to trained staff for help 13d 13_d 13_d 13_d 13_d 13_d 13_4 12_4 13_4 12_4 12_4      
     Technology training classes 13e 13_e 13_e 13_e 13_e 13_e 13_5 12_5 13_5 12_5 12_5      
     Technology services overall 13f 13_f 13_f 13_f 13_f 13_f 13_6 12_6 13_6 12_6 12_6      
     Computer lab/center services                       13_25 11_24 11_22
Career-related services:                            
     Opportunity for career assistance 15a 15_a 15_a 15_a 15_a 15_a 15_1 13_1 15_1          
     Information on internships/co-op/other 15b 15_b 15_b 15_b 15_b 15_b 15_2 13_2 15_2     13_31 11_30 11_27
     Resources to explore career options 15c 15_c 15_c 15_c 15_c 15_c 15_3 13_3 15_3   13_4*      
     Info available through computers/Internet 15d 15_d 15_d 15_d 15_d 15_d 15_4 13_4 15_4   13_5*      
     Career-related services overall 15e 15_e 15_e 15_e 15_e 15_e 15_5 13_5 15_5   13_7   11_16 11_13
     Access to counselors in the campus career center                     13_1      
     Helpfulness of career counselors                     13_2      
     Evaluation of your personal interests and skills                     13_3      
     Career advising from faculty                     13_6      
Employment search assistance:                            
     Resume preparation 16a 16_a 16_a 16_a 16_a 16_a 16_1   16_1   14_1      
     Interview preparation and skills 16b 16_b 16_b 16_b 16_b 16_b 16_2   16_2   14_2      
     Access to employment opportunities 16c 16_c 16_c 16_c 16_c 16_c 16_3   16_3   14_3*      
     Employment search assistance overall 16d 16_d 16_d 16_d 16_d 16_d 16_4   16_4   14_6      
     Assisting with employer contacts                     14_4      
     Help in finding internships, co-ops, and part-time jobs                     14_5      
     University planning and placement services       10_2, 10s_2 10_2, 10s_2 10_2, 10s_2 10_2   10_2 13_2   13_17    
     College/departmental placement assistance       10_3 , 10s_3 10_3 , 10s_3 10_3 , 10s_3 10_3   10_3 13_3   13_18    
Bookstores:                            
     Bookstore services andamp; products       10_5, 10s_5 10_5, 10s_5 10_5, 10s_5 10_5   10_5 13_5   13_20 11_18 11_15
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Non-Academic Student Services AY09-10 AY07-08 AY06-07 AY05-06 AY04-05 AY02-03 & AY03-04 AY01-02 AY00-01 AY99-00 AY98-99 AY97-98 AY96-97 AY95-96 AY94-95
Campus food services 10_8* 10_8* 10_8* 10_9* 10_9* 10_9* 10_9*   10_8* 13_8* 22_3* 13_22* 11_21* 11_19
Campus health services 10_9* 10_9* 10_9* 10_10* 10_10* 10_10* 10_10*   10_9* 13_9* 22_4* 13_26* 11_25* 11_23
Campus counseling (not career) services 10_10* 10_10* 10_10* 10_11* 10_11* 10_11* 10_11*   10_10* 13_11* 22_5* 13_28* 11_27* 11_25
Campus residence life programs 10_12* 10_12* 10_12* 10_13* 10_13* 10_13* 10_13*   10_12* 13_13* 22_7* 13_21* 11_20* 11_17
Opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities 10_13* 10_13* 10_13* 10_14 10_14 10_14 10_14   10_13 13_14 22_8 13_12 11_12 11_12
Opportunities to participate in community service projects 10_14 10_14 10_14 10_15 10_15 10_15 10_15   10_14 13_15 22_9      
Campus-sponsored recreational opportunities                       13_23 11_22 11_20
Opportunities to develop leadership skills 10_15 10_15 10_15 10_16 10_16 10_16 10_16   10_15 13_16 22_10      
Campus taken sufficient steps to ensure safety   10_1* 10_1* 10_1 10_1 10_1 10_1   10_1 13_1   13_15 11_15 11_29
Opportunities to join clubs and organizations                       13_13 11_13 11_28
Personal safety on the NC State campus 10_1*                          
Administrative Services:                            
     Registration process 10_5* 10_5* 10_5* 10_6* 10_6* 10_6* 10_6*   10_6* 13_6* 22_1*   11_19* 11_16
     Financial aid services                 10_7* 13_7* 22_2* 13_19* 11_17* 11_14
     Financial aid services: application/award process 10_6* 10_6* 10_6* 10_7* 10_7* 10_7* 10_7*              
     Financial aid services: disbursement process 10_7* 10_7* 10_7* 10_8* 10_8* 10_8* 10_8*              
     Business services/cashier/student accounts 10_11* 10_11* 10_11* 10_12* 10_12* 10_12* 10_12*   10_11* 13_12* 22_6* 13_27* 11_26* 11_24
Career Center 10_2* 10_2* 10_2*                      
College/departmental placement assistance 10_3* 10_3* 10_3*                      
Bookstore services and products 10_4* 10_4* 10_4*                      
Registration and Records                       13_30 11_29 11_26
Services for commuter students                       13_14 11_14 11_18
Chaplains' Cooperative Ministry                       13_29 11_28  
*Note: Evaluations of both the service area and staff responsiveness
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Post-Graduation Plans AY09-10 AY07-08 AY06-07 AY05-06 AY04-05 AY02-03 & AY03-04 AY01-02 AY00-01 AY99-00 AY98-99 AY97-98 AY96-97 AY95-96 AY94-95
Plans following graduation 49 50 50 50 50 49 49 24 32 27 29 25 25 18
Graduate/Professional schools applied to                       26 26 19
Graduate/Professional schools accepted at                       27 27 20
Graduate/Professional program plan to attend                         28 21
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Post-Baccalaureate Employment AY09-10 AY07-08 AY06-07 AY05-06 AY04-05 AY02-03 & AY03-04 AY01-02 AY00-01 AY99-00 AY98-99 AY97-98 AY96-97 AY95-96 AY94-95
Current employment status                       29 36 27
Employment permanent or temporary                       30 37 27
Employment relation to degree                       28 35 26
Income                       32 39 29
Minimum educational requirements for position                       31 38 28
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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: October, 2001
Last update: August, 2011

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