North Carolina State University
2010-2011 Graduating Senior Survey:
Department of Parks, Recreation
and Tourism Management

INSTRUCTIONS:

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management is very interested in your opinions, and believes that as a graduating senior you can provide it with useful information to help evaluate and improve its program. We appreciate you taking the time to answer these questions.

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.

1. As you think back over the coursework you have had in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, how satisfied are you with the education you have gained overall in this program?
Very satisfied
Moderately satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Moderately dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
No opinion

How frequently did you speak with your faculty advisor outside of the classroom environment about each of the following topics?	More than once per semester	At least once per semester	At least once per academic year	Only once or twice since I've been here	Not at all
2. Required academic planning (registration, drop/add, etc.)	More than once per semester	At least once per semester	At least once per academic year	Only once or twice since I've been here	Not at all
3. Advice/discussion of academic matters (study habits, grades, etc.)	More than once per semester	At least once per semester	At least once per academic year	Only once or twice since I've been here	Not at all
4. Career advising (choosing a career, planning a major, etc.)	More than once per semester	At least once per semester	At least once per academic year	Only once or twice since I've been here	Not at all
5. Personal discussion or advice (roommates, finances, etc.)	More than once per semester	At least once per semester	At least once per academic year	Only once or twice since I've been here	Not at all

6. Did you start out at NC State as a PRT, SMT, or PGM major, or did you transfer in?
Started out as a PRT, SMT, or PGM major as a freshman at NC State
Transferred into PRT, SMT, or PGM from another college or university
Transferred into PRT, SMT, or PGM from another on-campus major or FYC Please specify major:

7. What was the most important factor to you in deciding to major in PRT, SMT, or PGM?
Preparation for a career I wanted
Classes seemed interesting
Another preferred major was not available
It seemed easy to get through
Other:

Our department has several educational goals and expectations for our undergraduate students. Please indicate the extent to which you feel you have attained each goal.	A Great Deal	A Moderate Amount	A Fair Amount	A Little	Not at All
8. Expertise in writing papers	A great deal	A moderate amount	A fair amount	A little	Not at all
9. Ability to function effectively as a member of a team	A great deal	A moderate amount	A fair amount	A little	Not at all
10. Ability to speak effectively in formal and informal situations	A great deal	A moderate amount	A fair amount	A little	Not at all
11. Skills to plan, organize, and direct recreation/sport programs	A great deal	A moderate amount	A fair amount	A little	Not at all
12. Skills to plan and manage parks and recreation facilities	A great deal	A moderate amount	A fair amount	A little	Not at all
13. Ability to analyze and interpret survey results	A great deal	A moderate amount	A fair amount	A little	Not at all
14. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve problems	A great deal	A moderate amount	A fair amount	A little	Not at all
15. Understand professional and ethical responsibilities	A great deal	A moderate amount	A fair amount	A little	Not at all
16. Familiarity with various theories of recreation, play, and leisure	A great deal	A moderate amount	A fair amount	A little	Not at all
17. Ability to engage in life long learning	A great deal	A moderate amount	A fair amount	A little	Not at all
18. Skills to assume leadership roles in your community	A great deal	A moderate amount	A fair amount	A little	Not at all

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements.	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
19. My program included enough classroom presentations for me to gain good oral presentation skills.	Strongly agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
20. My program included enough written assignments and feedback for me to gain good report-writing skills.	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
21. My program provided adequate knowledge of contemporary issues.	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
22. My program included enough assignments that involved the use of technology for me to gain good computer and technical skills.	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
23. My internship/co-op provided me with an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experiences in my area of interest.	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
24. Based on the quality of teaching and the education I received in my program, I would recommend it to a friend.	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree

25. If you were beginning over, would you still choose to major in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, Sport Management, or Professional Golf Management?
Yes
Maybe
No
Don't Know

Thank you for your time and assistance!