North Carolina State University
2009-2010 Graduating Senior Survey:
First Year College

INSTRUCTIONS:

We would like to learn more about your First Year College experience. We continually assess the effectiveness of the First Year College so that we can improve our program for our future students.

Please reflect on your experiences within the First Year College and answer the questions below. All responses will be treated as strictly confidential; any information you report will be used for program improvement purposes only. Thank you for your help!

To answer a question, click on the bubble for the answer you are choosing. Once you have answered all the questions, you must hit the SUBMIT button at the end of the form to submit your answers.

First Year College Advising

While we understand that you may have had more than one FYC advisor, we are interested in knowing about your overall advising experience within the First Year College. Please rate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements.
My FYC advisor... Strongly
Agree
Agree Disagree Strongly
Disagree
1. Provided a caring and open atmosphere
2. Responded to my questions/needs in a reasonable amount of time
3. Prepared me to assume an active role in my academic planning
4. Helped me understand degree requirements and plan my courses
5. Prepared me for working effectively with my faculty or major adviser
6. Prepared me to make an informed choice concerning my major
7. Helped me understand and apply NC State policies and procedures

8. My overall rating of my advising experience in FYC is:

First Year College Programming

Please rate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements. Strongly
Agree
Agree Disagree Strongly
Disagree
10. The First Year College helped with my transition from high school to NC State. 
11. I am satisfied that the major I chose upon leaving FYC was the right major for me.
12. Through First Year College I participated in activities outside the classroom I might not have participated in otherwise.
13. I would recommend the First Year College to undecided prospective students considering coming to NC State.

14. As an alumnus/alumna, would you be interested in learning about opportunities to mentor or be a resource for First Year College Students (e.g., informational interview contact, career panels, etc.)?
(Selecting this reponse will direct you to a separate web page to enter your contact information. Your contact information will be submitted separately from your survey responses to maintain confidentiality.)

Thank you for your time and assistance!

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