2014-2015 Graduating Senior Survey:
Department of Horticulture Sciences

INSTRUCTIONS:

Please take a few moments to reflect on your experiences in the Department of Horticulture Science (HS) and at NC State overall. We want to make the educational experiences of students as valuable and relevant as we possibly can. To do this, we need to hear about your experiences during your years of study in this NC State program. Your opinions are important to us! Any information you provide will be held in the strictest professional confidence. Individuals will not be associated with responses; only group-level data will be reported.

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. What was your status when you first entered the Horticulture Science program at NC State?
New Freshman
Transfer Student
Internal Transfer (i.e., from another major at NC State)

2. Did you participate in the Horticulture Club at NC State?
Yes
No

If yes, what did you gain from being a part of this club?

If no, why did you decide not to join?

3. Did you participate in any of the trips offered within the Horticulture Program?
Yes
No

If no, why did you decide not to participate?

4. Did you participate in any extra-curricular activities at NC State (other campus clubs, intramural sports, etc.)?
Yes
No

5. On average, how many hours per week did you work in a paid job during your senior year?
None - was not employed during my senior year
Less than 5 hours per week
5 to 9 hours per week
10 to 14 hours per week
15 to 19 hours per week
20 to 24 hours per week
25 or more hours per week

6. Overall, satisfied are you with your advisor and the assistance he/she provided?
Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Not very satisfied
Not at all satisfied

7. What suggestions do you have regarding advising?

8. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements regarding academics.	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
a. I have developed strong writing skills appropriate for my future career goals.	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
b. I have developed strong speaking skills appropriate for my future career goals.	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
c. I have developed strong problem-solving skills appropriate for my future career goals.	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
d. My learning experience (either off-campus 492 or on-campus 493) was a worthwhile experience.	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree

9. As you think back on the Horticulture Science courses you have taken, is there one course in particular that has really made a difference for you? If so, which one and why?

10. What courses in your program were least useful to you and why?

11. What subject matter would you suggest for new courses in your discipline?

12. How did your internships or work experiences provide you with the opportunity to gain on-the-job knowledge and skills?

13. What would you say is the Horticulture Science department’s greatest strength?

14. What would you say is the department’s greatest weakness?

15. What advice would you give an incoming student?

16. What are your immediate plans for the future? Job? Graduate School? Other?

17. What areas in your personal life have grown over your undergraduate career?

18. Please use this space to share any general comments you have about your experience in the Horticulture Science department, and/or tell us why you were particularly satisfied or dissatisfied with any aspect of your education in the college.

Departmental Surveys

Thank you for completing this survey for your Department! If you have not already completed additional questions for another major you have that is listed below, please select it and click on the submit button to go to the additional questions for that department. Otherwise, select "None" and click on the submit button to submit your responses to this survey.

Department:

None of These Agricultural and Extension Education Animal Science Biological Sciences Biological & Agricultural Engineering Biomedical Engineering Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Communication Computer Science Curriculum, Instruction and Counselor Education Electrical & Computer Engineering Elementary Education English Foreign Languages & Literatures Forest Biomaterials Forestry and Environmental Resources Genetics History Industrial & Systems Engineering Interdisciplinary Studies Leadership in the Public Sector Marine, Earth, & Atmospheric Sciences Materials Science & Engineering Mathematics Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Mechatronics (EGR) Microbiology Nuclear Engineering Parks, Recreation & Tourism Philosophy & Religious Studies Political Science (SPIA) Poultry Science Psychology Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Social Work Sociology & Anthropology Statistics Textile Engineering, Chemistry & Science (TE ONLY) Zoology

When you are satisfied with all your answers on this page, click on the "Submit" button to go to the next one.

If you do not see a college/department survey or a "Thank you" message after you click on the "Submit" button your survey results were not saved. You can use your browser's "back" button to return to this page and submit again, re-enter your answers at another time, or let us know about the problem at (919) 515-4184 or studentsurveys@ncsu.edu.

Thank you for your time and assistance!