CU­Colorado Springs 2004 Graduating Seniors Survey Report for Summer 2003 through Spring 2004 SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 1. When did you start work toward a degree program at CU­Colorado Springs? 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 and before 2003 GRAD 2004 GRAD 1­Year SENIORS SENIORS CHANGE N= 762 801 ­ ­ ­ 3.8% 15.7% 19.2% 26.3% 17.9% 17.1% 1.7% 16.7% 22.8% 26.8% 19.0% 5.6% 7.4% 12.9% 7.1% 7.6% ­7.3% ­12.3% ­9.7% 38.3% 59.8% 1.8% 42.6% 55.7% 1.6% 4.3% ­4.1% ­0.2% 440 46.8% 28.0% 6.0% 6.0% 2.6% 2.0% 2.0% 1.5% 1.1% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.0% 440 45.5% 31.1% 3.4% 5.0% 3.9% 1.8% 2.5% 0.7% 1.8% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.7% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.2% 0.9% 0.2% ­ ­1.3% 3.1% ­2.6% ­1.0% 1.3% ­0.2% 0.5% ­0.8% 0.7% ­0.5% ­0.5% ­0.5% 0.3% ­0.4% ­0.4% 1.4% 0.0% 0.7% 0.2% 3. What was your initial student tuition classification? 1 ­ Resident 2 ­ Non­resident 85.2% 14.8% 85.8% 14.2% 0.6% ­0.6% 4. During your studies at CU­Colorado Springs, what was your course load during most semesters? 1 ­ Full­time (12 or more hours a semester) 2 ­ Part­time (less than 12 hours a semester) 86.6% 13.4% 90.8% 9.2% 4.2% ­4.2% 2. What was your initial student level? 1 ­ Freshman 2 ­ Transfer (Please go to Q. 2a) 3 ­ Unclassified 2a. If you were a transfer student, from which institution did you transfer? Other PPCC (Pikes Peak Community College) CU­Boulder (University of Colorado at Boulder) CSU (Colorado State University) UNC (University of Northern Colorado) Adams State Western State Ft. Lewis CSU­Pueblo Metro State College Colorado School of Mines US Air Force Academy CTU (Colorado Technical University) New Mexico Highlands Beth­El CU­Denver (University of Colorado at Denver) CC (Colorado College) DU (Denver University) Regis University Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (UNIV Report) N= 1
2003 GRAD 2004 GRAD 1­Year SENIORS SENIORS CHANGE 5. When will you graduate from CU­Colorado Springs? Please indicate semester and year. Summer Fall Spring 2002­2003 7.0% 24.7% 68.2% 2003­2004 7.3% 26.6% 66.1% 0.3% 1.9% ­2.1% 6. Which degree will you receive at the time of the above graduation? 1 ­ Bachelor of Arts 2 ­ Bachelor of Science 54.4% 45.7% 49.9% 50.1% ­4.5% 4.4% 7. In what major(s) will you receive your degree from CU­Colorado Springs? Psychology Communication Nursing Marketing Computer Science Biology Geography & Environmental Studies History English Accounting Finance Information Systems Electrical Engineering Sociology Mathematics Political Science Mechanical Engineering Anthropology Organizational Management General Business Personnel/Human Resources Management Health Care Services Distributed Studies ­ Special Education International Business Spanish Chemistry (BA or BS) Visual Arts Economics Marketing/Information Systems Philosophy Other Art History Distributed Studies ­ Other Physics Distributed Studies ­ Justice/Public admin. Finance/Information Systems Accounting/Information Systems Special Education Licensure Program 11.9% 11.3% 5.5% 5.4% 5.3% 4.8% 4.4% 4.3% 3.9% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 3.1% 2.9% 2.7% 2.5% 2.4% 2.1% 2.0% 1.6% 1.6% 1.6% 1.4% 1.3% 1.1% 1.1% 0.8% 0.8% 0.8% 0.6% 0.5% 0.5% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.3% 0.3% 9.7% 10.0% 6.5% 4.7% 5.3% 4.9% 4.8% 3.7% 3.1% 3.5% 3.6% 3.1% 2.5% 3.6% 2.9% 1.9% 3.4% 1.3% 2.2% 1.2% 1.2% 1.7% 0.1% 3.1% 0.7% 1.7% 1.2% 1.4% 2.3% 0.8% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.2% 1.0% 0.8% 0.0% ­2.2% ­1.3% 1.0% ­0.7% 0.0% 0.1% 0.4% ­0.6% ­0.8% 0.1% 0.2% ­0.3% ­0.6% 0.7% 0.2% ­0.6% 1.0% ­0.8% 0.2% ­0.4% ­0.4% 0.1% ­1.3% 1.8% ­0.4% 0.6% 0.4% 0.6% 1.5% 0.2% ­0.1% ­0.1% 0.0% 0.0% ­0.2% 0.6% 0.5% ­0.3% Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (UNIV Report) 2
2003 GRAD 2004 GRAD 1­Year SENIORS SENIORS CHANGE 8. In which school/college are you enrolled as an undergraduate at CU­Colorado Springs? 1 ­ Letters, Arts and Sciences 2 ­ Business 3 ­ Engineering 4 ­ Nursing 55.3% 22.9% 14.1% 7.8% 51.2% 25.9% 14.6% 8.3% ­4.1% 3.0% 0.5% 0.5% 9. Have you changed colleges (as listed in Question 8) during your studies at CU­Colorado Springs? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 15.0% 85.0% 17.6% 82.4% 2.6% ­2.6% 3.21 3.16 ­0.05 11a. To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided you assistance to succeed academically 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 3.6% 27.9% 48.9% 19.5% 2.4% 26.7% 47.7% 23.2% ­1.2% ­1.2% ­1.2% 3.7% 11b. To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided you with the ability to deal with non­academic obligations (i.e. work or family)? 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 22.7% 32.6% 33.6% 11.0% 21.6% 33.8% 31.3% 13.3% ­1.1% 1.2% ­2.3% 2.3% 11c.To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided support for your social interactions with other students? 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 20.1% 40.1% 28.0% 11.8% 16.4% 39.2% 32.0% 12.4% ­3.7% ­0.9% 4.0% 0.6% 12. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a degree? CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONLY. 1 ­ To obtain a general education. 2 ­ To satisfy my parents' desire. 3 ­ To discover what type of occupation I desire. 4 ­ To become better qualified for future employment. 5 ­ To become better qualified for my present employment. 6 ­ To qualify for advancement in my field of employment. 7 ­ To prepare for a better job than my present employment. 8 ­ To prepare for changing my occupation. 9 ­ To prepare for a graduate degree. 10 ­ Personal Fulfillment 11 ­ Other 6.0% 0.7% 3.2% 42.9% 1.7% 2.7% 7.5% 5.2% 13.3% 14.5% 2.4% 4.9% 0.0% 3.5% 45.1% 2.0% 2.7% 8.3% 5.7% 13.8% 11.1% 2.8% ­1.1% ­0.7% 0.3% 2.2% 0.3% 0.0% 0.8% 0.5% 0.5% ­3.4% 0.4% 10. What is your current cumulative grade point average? Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (UNIV Report) MEAN= 3
2003 GRAD 2004 GRAD 1­Year SENIORS SENIORS CHANGE 13. Have you applied to an advanced degree (beyond bachelor's) or certificate program? 1 ­ Yes, full­time 2 ­ Yes, part­time 3 ­ No (go to Q. 13b) 13a. If yes, what is the program in which you will be enrolled and at what university? Program: Other (general graduate courses) TEP (Teacher Education Program) MA (Master of Arts) PhD MBA (Master of Business Administration) MS (Master of Science) Juris Doctor MBS (Master of Basic Science) MSN (Master of Nursing) SELP (Special Education Licensure Program) MD (Medical Doctor) ME (Master of Engineering) ALP (Alternative Licensure Program) LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) MPA (Master of Public Administration) MCJ (Master of Criminal Justice) Insurance Master of Divinity MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) University: UCCS Other CU­Denver Health Sciences Center CSU (Colorado State University) CU­Boulder UNC (University of Northern Colorado) Regis CC (Colorado College) DU (University of Denver) CSU­Pueblo 13b. If no, do you plan to pursue an advanced degree in the near future? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No N= 9.0% 1.3% 89.6% 7.6% 1.0% 91.4% ­1.4% ­0.3% 1.8% 78 64 ­ 30.7% 18.7% 13.3% 8.0% 6.7% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 40.6% 14.1% 9.4% 3.1% 7.8% 3.1% 0.0% 4.7% 0.0% 0.0% 7.8% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 3.1% 1.6% 1.6% 9.9% ­4.6% ­3.9% ­4.9% 1.1% ­0.9% ­4.0% 0.7% ­4.0% ­1.3% 6.5% 0.3% ­1.3% ­1.3% 1.6% 0.0% 3.1% 1.6% 1.6% 52.1% 32.4% 5.6% 2.8% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 41.0% 45.9% 4.9% 3.3% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 1.6% ­11.1% 13.5% ­0.7% 0.5% ­1.4% 0.2% ­1.4% ­1.4% ­1.4% 1.6% 1.6% 74.4% 25.6% 70.0% 30.0% ­4.4% 4.4% 41.9% 11.3% 9.9% 21.9% 3.5% 0.8% 4.1% 6.7% 42.1% 12.1% 11.4% 20.0% 2.7% 1.1% 4.8% 5.8% 0.2% 0.8% 1.5% ­1.9% ­0.8% 0.3% 0.7% ­0.9% SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT 14. What are your plans immediately following graduation? 1 ­ Seek employment 2 ­ Attend graduate school 3 ­ Continue current employment 4 ­ Both attend graduate school and seek or continue employment 5 ­ Go into the Teacher Education Program 6 ­ Be a homemaker 7 ­ Take time off 8 ­ Other Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (UNIV Report) 4
2003 GRAD 2004 GRAD 1­Year SENIORS SENIORS CHANGE 15. On average, how many hours per week do you currently spend in paid employment? MEAN= 28.32 27.24 ­1.08 40.2% 23.6% 15.0% 21.1% 43.2% 22.6% 14.8% 19.3% 3.0% ­1.0% ­0.2% ­1.8% 178 34.2% 26.7% 17.3% 11.4% 7.4% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 143 32.9% 28.7% 11.9% 7.0% 11.2% 2.8% 0.7% 0.7% 2.8% 1.4% ­ ­1.3% 2.0% ­5.4% ­4.4% 3.8% 1.8% ­0.3% ­0.3% 2.8% 1.4% MEAN= 0.9% 3.0% 2.3% 15.8% 55.5% 22.5% 4.89 0.5% 1.8% 2.8% 17.6% 52.5% 24.8% 4.94 ­0.4% ­1.2% 0.5% 1.8% ­3.0% 2.3% 0.05 MEAN= 0.4% 1.3% 2.0% 10.3% 40.1% 45.9% 5.26 0.4% 1.1% 2.3% 7.9% 42.0% 46.3% 5.29 0.0% ­0.2% 0.3% ­2.4% 1.9% 0.4% 0.03 MEAN= 1.8% 5.0% 7.3% 28.0% 39.4% 18.5% 4.54 1.3% 3.4% 6.4% 26.6% 40.4% 21.8% 4.67 ­0.5% ­1.6% ­0.9% ­1.4% 1.0% 3.3% 0.13 16. How much of your paid employment is related to your field of study? 1­ Not Related 2­ Sometimes Related 3­ More Related Than Not 4­ Highly Related 17. If you are not employed, what is your current source of income? Spouse Parents Loans/Grants Other Savings Retirement Stipend Welfare Military ROTC N= Please circle the number that reflects your opinion on the following items: 18. My studies at CU­Colorado Springs enhanced my ability to get a job. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 19. I am pleased with my choice of degree program. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 20. My degree program provided me detailed understanding of my anticipated career. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (UNIV Report) 5
2003 GRAD 2004 GRAD 1­Year SENIORS SENIORS CHANGE 21. The education I received at CU­Colorado Springs helped me understand how diversity issues are interrelated in regional, national and global relations. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 1.7% 5.2% 8.1% 29.8% 35.6% 19.6% 4.51 3.0% 4.2% 8.2% 27.5% 39.5% 17.7% 4.49 1.3% ­1.0% 0.1% ­2.3% 3.9% ­1.9% ­0.02 MEAN= 0.5% 2.7% 5.9% 22.9% 50.7% 17.4% 4.73 0.6% 2.2% 4.7% 20.8% 51.7% 20.0% 4.81 0.1% ­0.5% ­1.2% ­2.1% 1.0% 2.6% 0.08 MEAN= 0.4% 1.7% 3.5% 12.1% 49.0% 33.3% 5.08 0.4% 0.9% 2.5% 11.5% 52.1% 32.6% 5.12 0.0% ­0.8% ­1.0% ­0.6% 3.1% ­0.7% 0.04 MEAN= 1.2% 1.8% 3.3% 12.9% 40.6% 40.2% 5.10 0.6% 2.1% 2.5% 13.7% 43.2% 37.8% 5.10 ­0.6% 0.3% ­0.8% 0.8% 2.6% ­2.4% 0.00 22. The technical skills I learned at CU­Colorado Springs were complete and up­to­date. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 23. In general, CU­Colorado Springs faculty are available and willing to help me complete my program of study. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 24. I would recommend my degree program to another student. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (UNIV Report) 6
2003 GRAD 2004 GRAD 1­Year SENIORS SENIORS CHANGE SECTION C: RATING MY EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 25. In retrospect, do you wish you had chosen a different program of study? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (Go to Q. 28) 25a. If yes, what degree program do you wish you had chosen? General Business Not offered at UCCS Other Biology Pre­professional Geography & Environmental Studies Nursing Information Systems Computer Science Not sure Psychology English Marketing Dist. Studies ­ Special Education Mechanical Engineering Mathematics Physics (BS) International Business Special Ed. Licensure Program Finance Chemistry (BA or BS) Political Science Anthropology Sociology Communication Art History Finance/Information Systems History Electrical Engineering Accounting Accounting/Information Systems Spanish Personnel/Human Resources Mgmt. Health Care Services Economics Dist. Studies ­ Justice/Public Administration Dist. Studies ­ Other Organizational Management N= 26. How many courses (not hours) did you complete your last two full semesters (not including summer term) at CU­Colorado Springs? 0­6 7 or more MEAN= Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (UNIV Report) 13.9% 86.1% 12.2% 87.8% ­1.7% 1.7% 105 6.7% 4.8% 9.5% 3.8% 1.9% 1.0% 3.8% 2.9% 7.6% 3.8% 5.7% 1.9% 1.0% 1.0% 1.9% 1.9% 2.9% 1.0% 4.8% 4.8% 4.8% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 4.8% 1.9% 1.0% 1.9% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 2.9% 1.0% 1.0% 0.0% 92 9.8% 7.6% 7.6% 6.5% 5.4% 4.3% 4.3% 4.3% 4.3% 3.3% 3.3% 3.3% 3.3% 3.3% 3.3% 3.3% 2.2% 2.2% 2.2% 2.2% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ­ 3.1% 2.8% ­1.9% 2.7% 3.5% 3.3% 0.5% 1.4% ­3.3% ­0.5% ­2.4% 1.4% 2.3% 2.3% 1.4% 1.4% ­0.7% 1.2% ­2.6% ­2.6% ­3.7% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% ­3.7% ­0.8% 0.1% ­0.8% 1.1% ­0.8% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% ­3.8% ­2.9% ­1.0% ­1.0% 0.0% 17.7% 82.3% 9.68 15.7% 84.3% 10.41 ­2.0% 2.0% 0.73 7
2003 GRAD 2004 GRAD 1­Year SENIORS SENIORS CHANGE 27. How many of these courses required you to complete: a ­ in class writing assignments (other than English classes). b ­ out of class writing assignment(s) (other than English classes) of at least 10 pages. c ­ oral presentation(s) (other than communication classes). d ­ group project(s)/activities. e ­ problems requiring quantitative (mathematical) skills (other than math classes). f ­ computer applications (either mainframe or personal computer in classes other than computer science or information systems). g ­ activities requiring knowledge of other cultures (other than foreign language classes). h ­ complete activities where you applied knowledge of gender issues i ­ scientific methodology. 4.62 3.81 4.52 3.94 ­0.10 0.13 3.65 4.08 3.35 3.98 4.60 3.64 0.33 0.52 0.29 4.28 4.39 0.11 2.93 3.12 0.19 ­ 3.39 3.62 3.67 ­ 0.28 MEAN= 0.3% 0.9% 2.4% 13.8% 53.5% 29.1% 5.07 0.6% 0.8% 1.8% 13.5% 53.5% 29.8% 5.09 0.3% ­0.1% ­0.6% ­0.3% 0.0% 0.7% 0.02 MEAN= 0.3% 1.2% 2.9% 16.5% 52.4% 26.8% 5.00 1.0% 1.0% 2.5% 14.0% 54.2% 27.2% 5.01 0.7% ­0.2% ­0.4% ­2.5% 1.8% 0.4% 0.01 ­ ­ 66.7% 33.3% ­ ­ N= 491 43.5% 27.7% 28.9% 481 51.5% 26.7% 21.8% ­ 8.0% ­1.0% ­7.1% MEAN= 48.99 48.42 ­0.57 28. I learned a variety of new intellectual concepts during my university education. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 29. I learned the theoretical foundations of the academic disciplines I studied during my university education. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 30. During your studies at CU­Colorado Springs did you complete a course or part of a course that provided you hands­on practical learning experiences? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 31. If you attended another college or university prior to attending CU­Colorado Springs, go to question 31a. If you did not attend another college or university, go to question 32. 31a. What type of college did you attend prior to enrolling at CU­Colorado Springs? 2­year college 4­year college University 31b. How many hours of college credit did you transfer to CU­Colorado Springs? Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (UNIV Report) 8
2003 GRAD 2004 GRAD 1­Year SENIORS SENIORS CHANGE 32. How would you rate the overall quality of YOUR education at CU­Colorado Springs, in the following areas? ORAL COMMUNICATION (e.g., public speaking, small groups, one­on­one) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MEAN= 0.1% 1.1% 22.9% 56.0% 20.0% 3.95 0.1% 1.4% 18.9% 57.1% 22.5% 4.00 0.0% 0.3% ­4.0% 1.1% 2.5% 0.05 MEAN= 0.7% 3.0% 25.5% 51.0% 19.8% 3.86 0.3% 3.9% 23.4% 52.4% 20.0% 3.88 ­0.4% 0.9% ­2.1% 1.4% 0.2% 0.02 MEAN= 0.3% 2.1% 26.3% 50.9% 20.4% 3.89 0.4% 2.8% 25.1% 50.9% 20.9% 3.89 0.1% 0.7% ­1.2% 0.0% 0.5% 0.00 MEAN= 0.1% 1.9% 14.8% 54.8% 28.4% 4.10 0.0% 2.3% 14.6% 57.7% 25.5% 4.06 ­0.1% 0.4% ­0.2% 2.9% ­2.9% ­0.04 MEAN= 0.0% 1.7% 18.7% 50.3% 29.3% 4.07 0.3% 2.1% 13.7% 55.9% 28.0% 4.09 0.3% 0.4% ­5.0% 5.6% ­1.3% 0.02 MEAN= 0.7% 6.5% 34.2% 41.3% 17.4% 3.68 1.0% 7.1% 27.1% 44.2% 20.6% 3.76 0.3% 0.6% ­7.1% 2.9% 3.2% 0.08 MEAN= 0.5% 2.5% 18.3% 46.0% 32.7% 4.08 0.3% 2.9% 15.4% 49.6% 31.8% 4.10 ­0.2% 0.4% ­2.9% 3.6% ­0.9% 0.02 QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (e.g., math, statistics) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent SCIENTIFIC REASONING (e.g.. scientific reasoning and methods) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent QUALITATIVE SKILLS (e.g., personal analysis, perception, intuition) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent ANALYTICAL REASONING (e.g., logic) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (e.g., using charts, graphs) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent READING SKILLS 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (UNIV Report) 9
2003 GRAD 2004 GRAD 1­Year SENIORS SENIORS CHANGE WRITING SKILLS 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MEAN= 0.3% 1.7% 16.1% 43.9% 38.0% 4.18 0.4% 2.4% 12.9% 46.2% 38.1% 4.19 0.1% 0.7% ­3.2% 2.3% 0.1% 0.01 MEAN= 0.0% 1.3% 9.9% 50.6% 38.2% 4.26 0.1% 1.1% 9.3% 49.2% 40.2% 4.28 0.1% ­0.2% ­0.6% ­1.4% 2.0% 0.02 MEAN= 0.5% 1.3% 12.4% 41.2% 44.5% 4.28 0.0% 2.1% 11.8% 42.7% 43.4% 4.27 ­0.5% 0.8% ­0.6% 1.5% ­1.1% ­0.01 MEAN= 0.4% 3.8% 16.8% 40.6% 38.4% 4.13 0.5% 2.5% 15.2% 42.7% 39.1% 4.17 0.1% ­1.3% ­1.6% 2.1% 0.7% 0.04 MEAN= 0.7% 4.6% 25.4% 42.3% 27.1% 3.90 1.8% 4.6% 20.2% 49.4% 24.1% 3.89 1.1% 0.0% ­5.2% 7.1% ­3.0% ­0.01 MEAN= 1.2% 3.3% 18.5% 45.6% 31.3% 4.03 1.5% 2.5% 19.0% 48.2% 28.8% 4.00 0.3% ­0.8% 0.5% 2.6% ­2.5% ­0.03 MEAN= 1.5% 5.4% 23.6% 42.3% 27.3% 3.88 1.8% 4.4% 21.2% 46.4% 26.2% 3.91 0.3% ­1.0% ­2.4% 4.1% ­1.1% 0.03 PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS (e.g., critical thinking) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­Good 5­ Excellent WORKING WITH OTHERS (e.g., teams, groups, etc.) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent INFORMATION GATHERING SKILLS (e.g. library, internet, etc.) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MOTIVATION 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent SELF­DISCIPLINE 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MULTI­CULTURAL AWARENESS (e.g., sensitivity to others unlike you) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (UNIV Report) 10
2003 GRAD 2004 GRAD 1­Year SENIORS SENIORS CHANGE UNDERSTANDING & SYNTHESIZING HISTORICAL EVENTS (e.g., understanding of today's world in light of the past) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MEAN= 1.9% 8.3% 30.5% 39.9% 19.5% 3.67 1.9% 7.8% 30.9% 39.4% 20.0% 3.68 0.0% ­0.5% 0.4% ­0.5% 0.5% 0.01 MEAN= 0.3% 0.7% 13.4% 58.7% 27.0% 4.12 0.4% 1.8% 11.2% 54.3% 32.4% 4.16 0.1% 1.1% ­2.2% ­4.4% 5.4% 0.04 MEAN= 0.3% 0.5% 9.7% 63.0% 26.5% 4.15 0.4% 1.4% 8.4% 59.5% 30.3% 4.18 0.1% 0.9% ­1.3% ­3.5% 3.8% 0.03 MEAN= 0.8% 1.6% 5.2% 21.9% 54.3% 16.2% 4.76 1.0% 2.0% 3.1% 20.1% 56.0% 17.7% 4.81 0.2% 0.4% ­2.1% ­1.8% 1.7% 1.5% 0.05 MEAN= 0.5% 3.2% 7.0% 22.5% 45.4% 21.3% 4.73 0.6% 2.9% 6.0% 26.4% 42.8% 21.2% 4.71 0.1% ­0.3% ­1.0% 3.9% ­2.6% ­0.1% ­0.02 MEAN= 0.4% 0.5% 2.8% 10.0% 57.5% 28.8% 5.10 0.6% 1.5% 1.8% 9.4% 57.9% 28.8% 5.09 0.2% 1.0% ­1.0% ­0.6% 0.4% 0.0% ­0.01 PRIMARY COLLEGE OF ACADEMIC WORK 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent OVERALL INSTRUCTION 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 33. CU­Colorado Springs prepared me well for my field of specialization. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 34. The education I received at CU­Colorado Springs contributed to my personal growth in helping me recognize my rights, responsibilities, and privileges as a citizen. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 35. Overall, I am satisfied with the education I received at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (UNIV Report) 11
2003 GRAD 2004 GRAD 1­Year SENIORS SENIORS CHANGE 36. I would send my child(ren) to CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 1.6% 3.9% 7.0% 16.9% 43.8% 26.8% 4.78 2.8% 3.5% 4.7% 15.0% 52.0% 22.0% 4.76 1.2% ­0.4% ­2.3% ­1.9% 8.2% ­4.8% ­0.02 MEAN= 46.6% 34.9% 9.4% 4.1% 3.3% 1.6% 1.87 47.6% 35.1% 8.4% 3.1% 3.3% 2.5% 1.87 1.0% 0.2% ­1.0% ­1.0% 0.0% 0.9% 0.00 MEAN= 8.8% 18.6% 12.4% 21.8% 21.3% 17.2% 3.80 6.9% 18.4% 11.7% 18.6% 25.8% 18.6% 3.94 ­1.9% ­0.2% ­0.7% ­3.2% 4.5% 1.4% 0.14 MEAN= 1.7% 5.2% 10.2% 29.2% 38.4% 15.3% 4.43 2.6% 5.3% 8.3% 28.5% 38.6% 16.7% 4.45 0.9% 0.1% ­1.9% ­0.7% 0.2% 1.4% 0.02 40. During the years you were completing your degree at CU­Colorado Springs, how often were courses you needed for your general education requirements unavailable in the semester you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always 18.1% 32.5% 38.3% 9.9% 1.2% 20.1% 35.7% 32.7% 10.4% 1.1% 2.0% 3.2% ­5.6% 0.5% ­0.1% 41. How often were courses needed for your major unavailable in the semester you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always 18.3% 26.9% 34.7% 18.3% 1.7% 19.2% 27.0% 37.5% 14.3% 1.9% 0.9% 0.1% 2.8% ­4.0% 0.2% 42. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your major program of study? 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 3.3% 6.4% 22.4% 44.0% 23.9% 1.4% 4.7% 20.0% 46.1% 27.8% ­1.9% ­1.7% ­2.4% 2.1% 3.9% 37. I would never recommend CU­Colorado Springs to a prospective student. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 38. I sought formal advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester). 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 39. The faculty at CU­Colorado Springs used examples of diversity (different cultures, religions, races, people with disabilities, etc.) in their class material. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (UNIV Report) 12
2003 GRAD 2004 GRAD 1­Year SENIORS SENIORS CHANGE 43. How would you evaluate the advising you received from the Student Success Center? 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 3.1% 5.6% 19.6% 44.4% 27.3% 1.0% 3.6% 19.3% 45.9% 30.2% ­2.1% ­2.0% ­0.3% 1.5% 2.9% 44. Did you work directly with any faculty member on research or creative projects during your time at CU­Colorado Springs, either in or outside of class? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 40.0% 60.0% 39.6% 60.4% ­0.4% 0.4% 45. How many hours per week do you spend in volunteer, charity, or other community activities that you are involved with as part of your education? 1­ None 2­ 1­5 3­ 5­10 4­10­15 5­Over 15 60.5% 25.8% 9.1% 2.4% 2.3% 59.0% 28.3% 7.4% 2.6% 2.6% ­1.5% 2.5% ­1.7% 0.2% 0.3% 46. Approximately how many faculty members took an interest in your educational and career goals (other than for advising purposes) during your years at CU­Colorado Springs? 1 ­ None 2 ­ One 3 ­ Two or Three 4 ­ Four or More 23.1% 25.5% 40.1% 11.4% 23.7% 23.1% 43.4% 9.8% 0.6% ­2.4% 3.3% ­1.6% 47. How often, either formally or informally, did you meet with faculty members outside of regular classroom hours? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Occasionally 3 ­ Often 4 ­ Very Often 14.2% 64.7% 16.4% 4.8% 14.0% 64.8% 15.9% 5.3% ­0.2% 0.1% ­0.5% 0.5% 48. As a student at CU­Colorado Springs, have you completed an internship, field experience, co­op experience, practicum, or clinical assignment? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 35.3% 62.7% 38.4% 61.6% 3.1% ­1.1% 49. To what extent have you used electronic technologies (computer software, email, Internet, etc.), to complete class assignments? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Occasionally 3 ­ Often 4 ­ Very Often 0.3% 10.0% 25.0% 64.8% 0.3% 7.9% 25.9% 65.7% 0.0% ­2.1% 0.9% 0.9% Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (UNIV Report) 13
2003 GRAD 2004 GRAD 1­Year SENIORS SENIORS CHANGE 50. In your opinion, what were the advantages of going to CU­Colorado Springs? Location Small class size Faculty Cost Personable/small student:teacher ratio Small school/atmosphere Good equipment, facilities, resources Quality education Availability of faculty Convenient Good departmental programs Good reputation Class hours/schedule Friendly atmosphere Beautiful campus Accredited Other Well­rounded education Able to get a degree Had major I wanted Diverse course offerings Diversity on campus Curriculum Night classes Diversity among students Financial aid Dorms Good academic advising Part of CU system, affiliation w/Boulder Good career placement, guidance Classes taught by PhD's, not TA's Older, mature student body Sports, near OTC Diversity among instructors High academic standards Orientation to non­traditional students Had no choice Good customer, student services Good Cohesiveness, communication Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (UNIV Report) 16.4% 12.6% 11.5% 8.2% 5.2% 4.6% 4.8% 4.2% 3.1% 4.0% 3.0% 1.0% 3.0% 0.7% 0.9% 0.9% 4.6% 1.2% 0.9% 1.2% 0.6% 0.9% 0.9% 1.2% 0.4% 0.5% 0.1% 0.6% 0.3% 0.3% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 0.6% 0.9% 0.1% 0.1% 0.2% 17.3% 11.6% 9.7% 7.5% 6.2% 6.1% 4.7% 4.5% 3.9% 3.2% 2.9% 2.5% 2.1% 2.1% 1.8% 1.7% 1.6% 1.2% 1.1% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 0.9% 0.7% 0.6% 0.5% 0.5% 0.4% 0.4% 0.3% 0.3% 0.2% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.9% ­1.0% ­1.8% ­0.7% 1.0% 1.5% ­0.1% 0.3% 0.8% ­0.8% ­0.1% 1.5% ­0.9% 1.4% 0.9% 0.8% ­3.0% 0.0% 0.2% ­0.2% 0.4% 0.1% 0.0% ­0.5% 0.2% 0.0% 0.4% ­0.2% 0.1% 0.0% 0.2% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% ­0.5% ­0.8% 0.0% ­0.1% ­0.2% 14
2003 GRAD 2004 GRAD 1­Year SENIORS SENIORS CHANGE 51 In your opinion, what were the disadvantages of going to CU­Colorado Springs? Parking Other Little campus life/social life Class hours/schedule Faculty Lacking college atmosphere High fees, costs Need wider selection of courses Need more majors Poor academic advising Out­dated equipment, technology, Lack of School is too small Location Lack of sports Curriculum Growing too fast, overcrowded Too many unnecessary requirements Lack of diversity on campus Lack of funding for departments/school No involvement with community Lack of school spirit Poor job placement, career guidance Lack of internships, practical/work experience Classes Too Small Staff Lack of diversity among instructors Lack of financial aid Construction Lack of diversity among students Unfriendly, uncaring atmosphere Classes too big Group projects Not enough night classes Bureaucracy Overshadowed by Boulder No cohesiveness/communication Need more graduate programs Dorms Use of student funds Classes taught by TA's, not PhD's Students too young Students too old Liberal attitude Poor student/customer services Inadequate library resources Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (UNIV Report) 23.2% 13.3% 8.2% 7.6% 6.2% 2.5% 3.5% 4.5% 1.1% 2.2% 1.3% 1.0% 1.0% 1.6% 1.4% 0.5% 1.2% 0.8% 0.9% 0.3% 0.4% 0.3% 1.3% 1.0% 0.0% 0.5% 0.5% 0.7% 0.4% 0.4% 1.2% 0.7% 1.1% 0.2% 0.2% 0.7% 0.5% 0.4% 0.3% 0.3% 0.2% 0.3% 0.0% 0.4% 0.7% 22.3% 8.3% 8.3% 7.3% 4.8% 4.4% 3.7% 3.6% 3.0% 2.7% 2.6% 2.0% 2.0% 1.8% 1.5% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 1.3% 1.3% 1.2% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 0.9% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.4% 0.4% 0.3% 0.3% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% ­0.9% ­5.0% 0.1% ­0.3% ­1.4% 1.9% 0.2% ­0.9% 1.9% 0.5% 1.3% 1.0% 1.0% 0.2% 0.1% 0.9% 0.2% 0.6% 0.4% 1.0% 0.8% 0.7% ­0.3% 0.0% 1.0% 0.4% 0.1% ­0.1% 0.2% 0.1% ­0.7% ­0.2% ­0.7% 0.2% 0.1% ­0.4% ­0.3% ­0.2% ­0.1% ­0.2% ­0.1% ­0.2% 0.1% ­0.3% ­0.6% 15
2003 GRAD 2004 GRAD 1­Year SENIORS SENIORS CHANGE Section D: Personal Development (These questions are intended to report your areas of gains/losses, not your level of satisfaction.) On items 52 through 68, please evaluate the degree of personal development or gain which resulted from your attendance at CU­Colorado Springs. 52. Problem­solving ability 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain MEAN= 0.0% 1.2% 2.8% 13.5% 37.6% 37.1% 7.9% 4.30 0.0% 1.3% 2.1% 12.3% 36.3% 38.4% 9.7% 4.37 0.0% 0.1% ­0.7% ­1.2% ­1.3% 1.3% 1.8% 0.07 MEAN= 0.4% 1.8% 3.8% 11.8% 29.5% 34.3% 18.4% 4.45 0.3% 1.9% 4.4% 10.0% 28.4% 38.8% 16.3% 4.46 ­0.1% 0.1% 0.6% ­1.8% ­1.1% 4.5% ­2.1% 0.01 MEAN= 0.3% 2.4% 3.8% 11.9% 32.8% 35.3% 13.5% 4.35 0.0% 3.1% 3.5% 12.8% 28.9% 34.3% 17.2% 4.39 ­0.3% 0.7% ­0.3% 0.9% ­3.9% ­1.0% 3.7% 0.04 MEAN= 0.1% 5.6% 4.4% 11.3% 25.1% 38.5% 15.1% 4.31 0.3% 2.9% 3.3% 11.4% 27.5% 36.0% 18.6% 4.46 0.2% ­2.7% ­1.1% 0.1% 2.4% ­2.5% 3.5% 0.15 MEAN= 0.4% 13.7% 9.2% 17.4% 24.2% 23.5% 11.7% 3.69 0.6% 13.9% 6.6% 16.1% 27.6% 23.8% 11.3% 3.73 0.2% 0.2% ­2.6% ­1.3% 3.4% 0.3% ­0.4% 0.04 53. Skill in written expression 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 54. Skill in oral expression 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 55. Self­understanding 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 56. Ability to manage emotions appropriately 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (UNIV Report) 16
2003 GRAD 2004 GRAD 1­Year SENIORS SENIORS CHANGE 57. Ability to make close friends 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain MEAN= 1.7% 18.0% 11.1% 21.3% 21.5% 17.7% 8.6% 3.30 2.0% 15.5% 11.4% 17.0% 23.7% 20.6% 9.8% 3.46 0.3% ­2.5% 0.3% ­4.3% 2.2% 2.9% 1.2% 0.16 MEAN= 0.7% 12.9% 8.8% 18.3% 24.5% 20.0% 14.9% 3.73 0.4% 11.6% 10.5% 17.7% 22.7% 24.0% 13.2% 3.76 ­0.3% ­1.3% 1.7% ­0.6% ­1.8% 4.0% ­1.7% 0.03 MEAN= 0.5% 8.1% 7.5% 17.4% 25.2% 28.5% 12.7% 3.95 0.5% 6.5% 7.4% 16.0% 27.6% 28.4% 13.6% 4.03 0.0% ­1.6% ­0.1% ­1.4% 2.4% ­0.1% 0.9% 0.08 MEAN= 0.1% 7.9% 7.8% 16.4% 27.1% 27.6% 13.0% 3.97 0.1% 6.0% 8.9% 18.6% 26.9% 25.4% 14.0% 3.98 0.0% ­1.9% 1.1% 2.2% ­0.2% ­2.2% 1.0% 0.01 MEAN= 0.5% 9.9% 10.3% 20.1% 27.1% 20.8% 11.2% 3.71 0.3% 9.0% 10.7% 20.7% 26.0% 20.7% 12.7% 3.76 ­0.2% ­0.9% 0.4% 0.6% ­1.1% ­0.1% 1.5% 0.05 MEAN= 0.5% 11.1% 8.3% 16.0% 24.5% 22.8% 16.7% 3.88 0.5% 7.9% 7.9% 17.5% 25.4% 26.4% 14.2% 3.96 0.0% ­3.2% ­0.4% 1.5% 0.9% 3.6% ­2.5% 0.08 58. Appreciation for persons of other races and ethnic backgrounds 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 59. Ability to relate to people 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 60. Knowledge of social/domestic issues 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 61. Knowledge of international relations 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 62. Ability to make ethical decisions 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (UNIV Report) 17
2003 GRAD 2004 GRAD 1­Year SENIORS SENIORS CHANGE 63. Appreciation for the arts 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain MEAN= 1.9% 15.6% 11.8% 19.7% 20.9% 17.5% 12.6% 3.45 1.8% 15.3% 13.4% 19.2% 19.9% 19.4% 10.9% 3.42 ­0.1% ­0.3% 1.6% ­0.5% ­1.0% 1.9% ­1.7% ­0.03 MEAN= 0.7% 15.8% 12.8% 19.5% 20.1% 18.5% 12.6% 3.49 1.6% 13.8% 14.8% 18.4% 24.3% 16.9% 10.0% 3.41 0.9% ­2.0% 2.0% ­1.1% 4.2% ­1.6% ­2.6% ­0.08 MEAN= 2.0% 14.3% 13.5% 18.6% 21.0% 18.5% 12.1% 3.46 1.8% 13.6% 12.9% 21.6% 22.1% 18.3% 9.7% 3.42 ­0.2% ­0.7% ­0.6% 3.0% 1.1% ­0.2% ­2.4% ­0.04 MEAN= 0.0% 1.7% 4.6% 11.4% 25.6% 32.2% 24.4% 4.55 0.1% 1.3% 5.2% 11.2% 26.9% 34.3% 21.0% 4.51 0.1% ­0.4% 0.6% ­0.2% 1.3% 2.1% ­3.4% ­0.04 MEAN= 0.1% 2.9% 5.7% 13.9% 23.5% 30.9% 23.0% 4.42 0.3% 2.6% 5.2% 12.5% 25.9% 33.2% 20.4% 4.42 0.2% ­0.3% ­0.5% ­1.4% 2.4% 2.3% ­2.6% 0.00 MEAN= 0.0% 1.2% 1.7% 7.9% 24.3% 40.5% 24.3% 4.74 0.1% 1.6% 2.1% 7.5% 21.5% 44.3% 22.7% 4.73 0.1% 0.4% 0.4% ­0.4% ­2.8% 3.8% ­1.6% ­0.01 64. Appreciation for literature 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 65. Appreciation of the humanities 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 66. Skills in gathering information 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 67. Technical knowledge 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 68. Scholarly knowledge 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (UNIV Report) 18
2003 GRAD 2004 GRAD 1­Year SENIORS SENIORS CHANGE 69. Your gender is: 1 ­ Male 2 ­ Female 36.3% 63.7% 39.0% 61.0% 2.7% ­2.7% 70. Your primary ethnic group is: 1 ­ White/Anglo/Caucasian 2 ­ African American 3 ­ Hispanic/Chicano(a)/Latino(a) 4 ­ Asian 5 ­ Native American/American Indian/Aleut 83.8% 2.3% 6.7% 6.4% 0.8% 81.7% 4.7% 7.6% 5.2% 0.8% ­2.1% 2.4% 0.9% ­1.2% 0.0% 1975 1976 ­ 72. The highest education level completed by your mother was: 1 ­ Grade school 2 ­ Junior high 3 ­ Some high school 4 ­ High school graduate 5 ­ Vocational/technical/business (beyond high school) 6 ­ Some college 7 ­ Completed college (4 year degree) 8 ­ Graduate or Professional school 1.2% 2.0% 4.5% 23.8% 8.4% 23.8% 24.6% 11.6% 1.8% 1.0% 2.9% 25.5% 8.9% 25.5% 22.1% 12.2% 0.6% ­1.0% ­1.6% 1.7% 0.5% 1.7% ­2.5% 0.6% 73. The highest education level completed by your father was: 1 ­ Grade school 2 ­ Junior high 3 ­ Some high school 4 ­ High school graduate 5 ­ Vocational/technical/business (beyond high school) 6 ­ Some college 7 ­ Completed college (4 year degree) 8 ­ Graduate or Professional school 0.9% 2.1% 4.2% 19.5% 6.1% 19.8% 25.6% 21.6% 1.1% 1.3% 3.3% 20.5% 8.0% 20.7% 22.5% 22.7% 0.2% ­0.8% ­0.9% 1.0% 1.9% 0.9% ­3.1% 1.1% 74. Your current marital status is: 1 ­ Single, never married 2 ­ Married 3 ­ Separated 4 ­ Divorced 5 ­ Widowed 6 ­ Other 61.0% 30.3% 0.7% 6.2% 0.4% 1.4% 67.7% 25.0% 0.6% 5.5% 0.1% 1.0% 6.7% ­5.3% ­0.1% ­0.7% ­0.3% ­0.4% 71. Your year of birth is: Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (UNIV Report) MEAN= 19
CU­Colorado Springs 2004 Graduating Seniors Survey Report for Summer 2003 through Spring 2004 Comparison of University Totals to the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 1. When did you start work toward a degree program at CU­Colorado Springs? 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 and before 2004 GRAD 2004 LAS SENIORS SENIORS N= 801 409 DIFFERENCE ­ 1.7% 16.7% 22.8% 26.8% 19.0% 5.6% 7.4% 1.7% 21.3% 23.0% 25.9% 14.4% 5.9% 7.8% 0.0% 4.6% 0.2% ­0.9% ­4.6% 0.3% 0.4% 42.6% 55.7% 1.6% 38.6% 59.7% 1.5% ­4.0% 4.0% ­0.1% 440 45.5% 31.1% 3.4% 5.0% 3.9% 1.8% 2.5% 0.7% 1.8% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.7% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.2% 0.9% 0.2% 241 46.1% 29.0% 3.7% 4.1% 4.1% 1.2% 3.7% 0.8% 1.7% 0.4% 0.0% 1.2% 0.4% 0.0% 0.0% 1.2% 0.0% 1.7% 0.4% ­ 0.6% ­2.1% 0.3% ­0.9% 0.2% ­0.6% 1.2% 0.1% ­0.1% 0.2% ­0.2% 1.0% ­0.3% 0.0% 0.0% ­0.4% ­0.2% 0.8% 0.2% 3. What was your initial student tuition classification? 1 ­ Resident 2 ­ Non­resident 85.8% 14.2% 86.3% 13.7% 0.5% ­0.5% 4. During your studies at CU­Colorado Springs, what was your course load during most semesters? 1 ­ Full­time (12 or more hours a semester) 2 ­ Part­time (less than 12 hours a semester) 90.8% 9.2% 91.6% 8.4% 0.8% ­0.8% 2. What was your initial student level? 1 ­ Freshman 2 ­ Transfer (Please go to Q. 2a) 3 ­ Unclassified 2a. If you were a transfer student, from which institution did you transfer? Other PPCC (Pikes Peak Community College) CU­Boulder (University of Colorado at Boulder) CSU (Colorado State University) UNC (University of Northern Colorado) Adams State Western State Ft. Lewis CSU­Pueblo Metro State College Colorado School of Mines US Air Force Academy CTU (Colorado Technical University) New Mexico Highlands Beth­El CU­Denver (University of Colorado at Denver) CC (Colorado College) DU (Denver University) Regis University Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (LAS Report) N= 20
2004 GRAD 2004 LAS SENIORS SENIORS 5. When will you graduate from CU­Colorado Springs? Please indicate semester and year. Summer Fall Spring DIFFERENCE 2003­2004 7.3% 26.6% 66.1% 2003­2004 10.8% 26.5% 62.7% 3.5% ­0.1% ­3.4% 6. Which degree will you receive at the time of the above graduation? 1 ­ Bachelor of Arts 2 ­ Bachelor of Science 49.9% 50.1% 91.2% 8.8% 41.3% ­41.3% 7. In what major(s) will you receive your degree from CU­Colorado Springs? Psychology Communication Biology Geography & Environmental Studies History English Sociology Mathematics Political Science Anthropology Distributed Studies ­ Special Education Spanish Chemistry (BA or BS) Visual Arts Economics Philosophy Other Art History Distributed Studies ­ Other Physics Distributed Studies ­ Justice/Public admin. Special Education Licensure Program 9.7% 10.0% 4.9% 4.8% 3.7% 3.1% 3.6% 2.9% 1.9% 1.3% 0.1% 0.7% 1.7% 1.2% 1.4% 0.8% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.2% 0.0% 19.0% 19.0% 9.4% 9.4% 7.3% 6.1% 7.0% 1.2% 3.7% 2.6% 0.2% 1.4% 3.0% 2.3% 2.8% 1.6% 1.3% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 0.5% 0.0% 9.3% 9.0% 4.5% 4.6% 3.6% 3.0% 3.4% ­1.7% 1.8% 1.3% 0.1% 0.7% 1.3% 1.1% 1.4% 0.8% 0.9% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.0% 8. In which school/college are you enrolled as an undergraduate at CU­Colorado Springs? 1 ­ Letters, Arts and Sciences 51.2% 100.0% 48.8% 9. Have you changed colleges (as listed in Question 8) during your studies at CU­Colorado Springs? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 17.6% 82.4% 13.5% 86.5% ­4.1% 4.1% 3.16 3.16 ­ 2.4% 26.7% 47.7% 23.2% 1.2% 22.9% 47.7% 28.3% ­1.2% ­3.8% 0.0% 5.1% 10. What is your current cumulative grade point average? 11a. To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided you assistance to succeed academically 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (LAS Report) MEAN= 21
2004 GRAD 2004 LAS SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 11b. To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided you with the ability to deal with non­academic obligations (i.e. work or family)? 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 21.6% 33.8% 31.3% 13.3% 17.8% 28.5% 35.6% 18.1% ­3.8% ­5.3% 4.3% 4.8% 11c.To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided support for your social interactions with other students? 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 16.4% 39.2% 32.0% 12.4% 12.4% 40.1% 32.7% 14.9% ­4.0% 0.9% 0.7% 2.5% 12. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a degree? CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONLY. 1 ­ To obtain a general education. 2 ­ To satisfy my parents' desire. 3 ­ To discover what type of occupation I desire. 4 ­ To become better qualified for future employment. 5 ­ To become better qualified for my present employment. 6 ­ To qualify for advancement in my field of employment. 7 ­ To prepare for a better job than my present employment. 8 ­ To prepare for changing my occupation. 9 ­ To prepare for a graduate degree. 10 ­ Personal Fulfillment 11 ­ Other 4.9% 0.0% 3.5% 45.1% 2.0% 2.7% 8.3% 5.7% 13.8% 11.1% 2.8% 6.7% 0.0% 3.7% 39.2% 0.7% 2.2% 6.7% 4.9% 21.9% 11.8% 2.2% 1.8% 0.0% 0.2% ­5.9% ­1.3% ­0.5% ­1.6% ­0.8% 8.1% 0.7% ­0.6% 13. Have you applied to an advanced degree (beyond bachelor's) or certificate program? 1 ­ Yes, full­time 2 ­ Yes, part­time 3 ­ No (go to Q. 13b) 7.6% 1.0% 91.4% 13.4% 1.2% 85.4% 5.8% 0.2% ­6.0% 64 54 ­ 40.6% 14.1% 9.4% 3.1% 7.8% 3.1% 0.0% 4.7% 0.0% 0.0% 7.8% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 3.1% 1.6% 1.6% 37.0% 16.7% 11.1% 3.7% 3.7% 3.7% 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 9.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0% 3.7% 1.9% 1.9% ­3.6% 2.6% 1.7% 0.6% ­4.1% 0.6% 0.0% 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% ­1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.3% 0.0% 0.6% 0.3% 0.3% 13a. If yes, what is the program in which you will be enrolled and at what university? Program: Other (general graduate courses) TEP (Teacher Education Program) MA (Master of Arts) PhD MBA (Master of Business Administration) MS (Master of Science) Juris Doctor MBS (Master of Basic Science) MSN (Master of Nursing) SELP (Special Education Licensure Program) MD (Medical Doctor) ME (Master of Engineering) ALP (Alternative Licensure Program) LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) MPA (Master of Public Administration) MCJ (Master of Criminal Justice) Insurance Master of Divinity MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (LAS Report) N= 22
2004 GRAD 2004 LAS SENIORS SENIORS University: UCCS Other CU­Denver Health Sciences Center CSU (Colorado State University) CU­Boulder UNC (University of Northern Colorado) Regis CC (Colorado College) DU (University of Denver) CSU­Pueblo 13b. If no, do you plan to pursue an advanced degree in the near future? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No DIFFERENCE 41.0% 45.9% 4.9% 3.3% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 1.6% 38.2% 49.1% 5.5% 3.6% 0.0% 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.8% 0.0% ­2.8% 3.2% 0.6% 0.3% 0.0% 0.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.2% ­1.6% 70.0% 30.0% 75.5% 24.5% 5.5% ­5.5% 42.1% 12.1% 11.4% 20.0% 2.7% 1.1% 4.8% 5.8% 31.0% 20.2% 9.1% 20.7% 4.4% 2.2% 7.4% 4.9% ­11.1% 8.1% ­2.3% 0.7% 1.7% 1.1% 2.6% ­0.9% 27.24 27.45 0.21 43.2% 22.6% 14.8% 19.3% 56.0% 20.3% 12.3% 11.4% 12.8% ­2.3% ­2.5% ­7.9% 143 32.9% 28.7% 11.9% 7.0% 11.2% 2.8% 0.7% 0.7% 2.8% 1.4% 74 31.0% 23.0% 21.8% 9.2% 9.2% 0.0% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 2.3% ­ ­1.9% ­5.7% 9.9% 2.2% ­2.0% ­2.8% 0.4% 0.4% ­1.7% 0.9% SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT 14. What are your plans immediately following graduation? 1 ­ Seek employment 2 ­ Attend graduate school 3 ­ Continue current employment 4 ­ Both attend graduate school and seek or continue employment 5 ­ Go into the Teacher Education Program 6 ­ Be a homemaker 7 ­ Take time off 8 ­ Other 15. On average, how many hours per week do you currently spend in paid employment? MEAN= 16. How much of your paid employment is related to your field of study? 1­ Not Related 2­ Sometimes Related 3­ More Related Than Not 4­ Highly Related 17. If you are not employed, what is your current source of income? Spouse Parents Loans/Grants Other Savings Retirement Stipend Welfare Military ROTC Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (LAS Report) N= 23
2004 GRAD 2004 LAS SENIORS SENIORS Please circle the number that reflects your opinion on the following items: 18. My studies at CU­Colorado Springs enhanced my ability to get a job. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 0.5% 1.8% 2.8% 17.6% 52.5% 24.8% 4.94 1.0% 2.2% 3.5% 20.4% 49.0% 23.9% 4.86 0.5% 0.4% 0.7% 2.8% ­3.5% ­0.9% ­0.08 MEAN= 0.4% 1.1% 2.3% 7.9% 42.0% 46.3% 5.29 0.5% 1.5% 2.9% 7.1% 38.7% 49.3% 5.30 0.1% 0.4% 0.6% ­0.8% ­3.3% 3.0% 0.01 MEAN= 1.3% 3.4% 6.4% 26.6% 40.4% 21.8% 4.67 1.7% 4.9% 8.4% 27.7% 37.0% 20.2% 4.54 0.4% 1.5% 2.0% 1.1% ­3.4% ­1.6% ­0.13 MEAN= 3.0% 4.2% 8.2% 27.5% 39.5% 17.7% 4.49 2.5% 2.7% 5.9% 22.6% 41.3% 25.1% 4.73 ­0.5% ­1.5% ­2.3% ­4.9% 1.8% 7.4% 0.24 MEAN= 0.6% 2.2% 4.7% 20.8% 51.7% 20.0% 4.81 0.5% 2.2% 4.7% 20.9% 51.7% 19.9% 4.81 ­0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% 0.0% ­0.1% 0.00 MEAN= 0.4% 0.9% 2.5% 11.5% 52.1% 32.6% 5.12 0.2% 1.0% 1.7% 9.6% 49.6% 37.8% 5.21 ­0.2% 0.1% ­0.8% ­1.9% ­2.5% 5.2% 0.09 19. I am pleased with my choice of degree program. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 20. My degree program provided me detailed understanding of my anticipated career. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 21. The education I received at CU­Colorado Springs helped me understand how diversity issues are interrelated in regional, national and global relations. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 22. The technical skills I learned at CU­Colorado Springs were complete and up­to­date. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 23. In general, CU­Colorado Springs faculty are available and willing to help me complete my program of study. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (LAS Report) DIFFERENCE 24
2004 GRAD 2004 LAS SENIORS SENIORS 24. I would recommend my degree program to another student. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= DIFFERENCE 0.6% 2.1% 2.5% 13.7% 43.2% 37.8% 5.10 0.2% 2.2% 2.9% 13.2% 40.2% 41.2% 5.14 ­0.4% 0.1% 0.4% ­0.5% ­3.0% 3.4% 0.04 12.2% 87.8% 14.1% 85.9% 1.9% ­1.9% 92 7.6% 9.8% 4.3% 5.4% 3.3% 3.3% 6.5% 7.6% 4.3% 3.3% 3.3% 3.3% 4.3% 3.3% 4.3% 3.3% 1.1% 1.1% 2.2% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 2.2% 2.2% 0.0% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 2.2% 1.1% 52 9.6% 9.6% 7.7% 5.8% 5.8% 5.8% 5.8% 5.8% 3.8% 3.8% 3.8% 3.8% 3.8% 3.8% 3.8% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ­ 2.0% ­0.2% 3.4% 0.4% 2.5% 2.5% ­0.7% ­1.8% ­0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% ­0.5% 0.5% ­0.5% ­1.4% 0.8% 0.8% ­0.3% 0.8% 0.8% 0.8% 0.8% 0.8% ­1.1% ­2.2% ­2.2% 0.0% ­1.1% ­1.1% ­1.1% ­1.1% ­2.2% ­1.1% SECTION C: RATING MY EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 25. In retrospect, do you wish you had chosen a different program of study? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (Go to Q. 28) 25a. If yes, what degree program do you wish you had chosen? Not offered at UCCS General Business Nursing Pre­professional English Mathematics Biology Other Computer Science Not sure Mechanical Engineering Marketing Information Systems Dist. Studies ­ Special Education Geography & Environmental Studies Psychology Electrical Engineering Communication Physics (BS) History Accounting Political Science Anthropology Sociology Finance/Information Systems International Business Special Ed. Licensure Program Health Care Services Art History Accounting/Information Systems Spanish Personnel/Human Resources Mgmt. Finance Chemistry (BA or BS) Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (LAS Report) N= 25
2004 GRAD 2004 LAS SENIORS SENIORS 26. How many courses (not hours) did you complete your last two full semesters (not including summer term) at CU­Colorado Springs? 0­6 7 or more DIFFERENCE 15.7% 84.3% 10.41 10.4% 89.6% 10.89 ­5.3% 5.3% 0.48 4.52 3.94 4.79 3.90 0.27 ­0.04 3.98 4.60 3.64 3.21 4.02 2.40 ­0.77 ­0.58 ­1.24 4.39 3.71 ­0.68 3.12 3.14 0.02 3.62 3.67 3.83 3.31 0.21 ­0.36 MEAN= 0.6% 0.8% 1.8% 13.5% 53.5% 29.8% 5.09 1.0% 0.5% 0.7% 12.6% 51.0% 34.2% 5.15 0.4% ­0.3% ­1.1% ­0.9% ­2.5% 4.4% 0.06 MEAN= 1.0% 1.0% 2.5% 14.0% 54.2% 27.2% 5.01 1.5% 0.2% 2.5% 12.6% 52.8% 30.4% 5.06 0.5% ­0.8% 0.0% ­1.4% ­1.4% 3.2% 0.05 66.7% 33.3% 69.3% 30.7% 2.6% ­2.6% N= 481 51.5% 26.7% 21.8% 322 44.7% 26.4% 28.9% ­ ­6.8% ­0.3% 7.1% MEAN= 48.42 46.98 ­1.44 MEAN= 27. How many of these courses required you to complete: a ­ in class writing assignments (other than English classes). b ­ out of class writing assignment(s) (other than English classes) of at least 10 pages. c ­ oral presentation(s) (other than communication classes). d ­ group project(s)/activities. e ­ problems requiring quantitative (mathematical) skills (other than math classes). f ­ computer applications (either mainframe or personal computer in classes other than computer science or information systems). g ­ activities requiring knowledge of other cultures (other than foreign language classes). h ­ complete activities where you applied knowledge of gender issues i ­ scientific methodology. 28. I learned a variety of new intellectual concepts during my university education. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 29. I learned the theoretical foundations of the academic disciplines I studied during my university education. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 30. During your studies at CU­Colorado Springs did you complete a course or part of a course that provided you hands­on practical learning experiences? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 31. If you attended another college or university prior to attending CU­Colorado Springs, go to question 31a. If you did not attend another college or university, go to question 32. 31a. What type of college did you attend prior to enrolling at CU­Colorado Springs? 2­year college 4­year college University 31b. How many hours of college credit did you transfer to CU­Colorado Springs? Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (LAS Report) 26
2004 GRAD 2004 LAS SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 32. How would you rate the overall quality of YOUR education at CU­Colorado Springs, in the following areas? ORAL COMMUNICATION (e.g., public speaking, small groups, one­on­one) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MEAN= 0.1% 1.4% 18.9% 57.1% 22.5% 4.00 0.0% 1.2% 17.4% 53.1% 28.3% 4.08 ­0.1% ­0.2% ­1.5% ­4.0% 5.8% 0.08 MEAN= 0.3% 3.9% 23.4% 52.4% 20.0% 3.88 0.2% 5.4% 27.9% 49.1% 17.3% 3.78 ­0.1% 1.5% 4.5% ­3.3% ­2.7% ­0.10 MEAN= 0.4% 2.8% 25.1% 50.9% 20.9% 3.89 0.2% 2.0% 23.2% 51.6% 23.0% 3.95 ­0.2% ­0.8% ­1.9% 0.7% 2.1% 0.06 MEAN= 0.0% 2.3% 14.6% 57.7% 25.5% 4.06 0.0% 1.7% 12.7% 56.4% 29.2% 4.13 0.0% ­0.6% ­1.9% ­1.3% 3.7% 0.07 MEAN= 0.3% 2.1% 13.7% 55.9% 28.0% 4.09 0.2% 2.7% 15.0% 54.3% 27.8% 4.07 ­0.1% 0.6% 1.3% ­1.6% ­0.2% ­0.02 MEAN= 1.0% 7.1% 27.1% 44.2% 20.6% 3.76 2.0% 9.0% 26.9% 43.3% 18.9% 3.68 1.0% 1.9% ­0.2% ­0.9% ­1.7% ­0.08 MEAN= 0.3% 2.9% 15.4% 49.6% 31.8% 4.10 0.2% 2.4% 12.0% 43.8% 41.6% 4.24 ­0.1% ­0.5% ­3.4% ­5.8% 9.8% 0.14 QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (e.g., math, statistics) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent SCIENTIFIC REASONING (e.g.. scientific reasoning and methods) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent QUALITATIVE SKILLS (e.g., personal analysis, perception, intuition) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent ANALYTICAL REASONING (e.g., logic) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (e.g., using charts, graphs) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent READING SKILLS 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (LAS Report) 27
2004 GRAD 2004 LAS SENIORS SENIORS WRITING SKILLS 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MEAN= 0.4% 2.4% 12.9% 46.2% 38.1% 4.19 0.5% 1.7% 11.5% 38.9% 47.4% 4.31 0.1% ­0.7% ­1.4% ­7.3% 9.3% 0.12 MEAN= 0.1% 1.1% 9.3% 49.2% 40.2% 4.28 0.0% 1.2% 8.3% 52.5% 38.0% 4.27 ­0.1% 0.1% ­1.0% 3.3% ­2.2% ­0.01 MEAN= 0.0% 2.1% 11.8% 42.7% 43.4% 4.27 0.0% 2.4% 13.0% 42.8% 41.8% 4.24 0.0% 0.3% 1.2% 0.1% ­1.6% ­0.03 MEAN= 0.5% 2.5% 15.2% 42.7% 39.1% 4.17 0.7% 1.2% 13.7% 40.6% 43.8% 4.25 0.2% ­1.3% ­1.5% ­2.1% 4.7% 0.08 MEAN= 1.8% 4.6% 20.2% 49.4% 24.1% 3.89 2.2% 3.9% 15.6% 49.4% 28.9% 3.99 0.4% ­0.7% ­4.6% 0.0% 4.8% 0.10 MEAN= 1.5% 2.5% 19.0% 48.2% 28.8% 4.00 1.7% 2.7% 15.9% 45.3% 34.3% 4.08 0.2% 0.2% ­3.1% ­2.9% 5.5% 0.08 MEAN= 1.8% 4.4% 21.2% 46.4% 26.2% 3.91 1.0% 1.2% 15.8% 48.0% 34.0% 4.13 ­0.8% ­3.2% ­5.4% 1.6% 7.8% 0.22 PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS (e.g., critical thinking) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­Good 5­ Excellent WORKING WITH OTHERS (e.g., teams, groups, etc.) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent INFORMATION GATHERING SKILLS (e.g. library, internet, etc.) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MOTIVATION 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent SELF­DISCIPLINE 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MULTI­CULTURAL AWARENESS (e.g., sensitivity to others unlike you) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (LAS Report) DIFFERENCE 28
2004 GRAD 2004 LAS SENIORS SENIORS UNDERSTANDING & SYNTHESIZING HISTORICAL EVENTS (e.g., understanding of today's world in light of the past) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MEAN= 1.9% 7.8% 30.9% 39.4% 20.0% 3.68 0.7% 3.2% 24.3% 43.7% 28.0% 3.95 ­1.2% ­4.6% ­6.6% 4.3% 8.0% 0.27 MEAN= 0.4% 1.8% 11.2% 54.3% 32.4% 4.16 0.5% 1.5% 9.6% 51.0% 37.5% 4.24 0.1% ­0.3% ­1.6% ­3.3% 5.1% 0.08 MEAN= 0.4% 1.4% 8.4% 59.5% 30.3% 4.18 0.2% 1.0% 7.1% 54.4% 37.3% 4.27 ­0.2% ­0.4% ­1.3% ­5.1% 7.0% 0.09 MEAN= 1.0% 2.0% 3.1% 20.1% 56.0% 17.7% 4.81 1.5% 2.2% 3.7% 20.9% 54.9% 16.7% 4.76 0.5% 0.2% 0.6% 0.8% ­1.1% ­1.0% ­0.05 MEAN= 0.6% 2.9% 6.0% 26.4% 42.8% 21.2% 4.71 0.5% 2.7% 5.2% 23.2% 41.6% 26.8% 4.83 ­0.1% ­0.2% ­0.8% ­3.2% ­1.2% 5.6% 0.12 MEAN= 0.6% 1.5% 1.8% 9.4% 57.9% 28.8% 5.09 0.5% 2.0% 1.2% 7.6% 53.3% 35.5% 5.18 ­0.1% 0.5% ­0.6% ­1.8% ­4.6% 6.7% 0.09 PRIMARY COLLEGE OF ACADEMIC WORK 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent OVERALL INSTRUCTION 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 33. CU­Colorado Springs prepared me well for my field of specialization. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 34. The education I received at CU­Colorado Springs contributed to my personal growth in helping me recognize my rights, responsibilities, and privileges as a citizen. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 35. Overall, I am satisfied with the education I received at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (LAS Report) DIFFERENCE 29
2004 GRAD 2004 LAS SENIORS SENIORS 36. I would send my child(ren) to CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree DIFFERENCE MEAN= 2.8% 3.5% 4.7% 15.0% 52.0% 22.0% 4.76 2.5% 3.2% 3.7% 13.0% 52.0% 25.7% 4.86 ­0.3% ­0.3% ­1.0% ­2.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.10 MEAN= 47.6% 35.1% 8.4% 3.1% 3.3% 2.5% 1.87 51.7% 33.1% 7.4% 2.7% 2.9% 2.2% 1.79 4.1% ­2.0% ­1.0% ­0.4% ­0.4% ­0.3% ­0.08 MEAN= 6.9% 18.4% 11.7% 18.6% 25.8% 18.6% 3.94 6.9% 20.6% 11.5% 20.6% 23.8% 16.5% 3.83 0.0% 2.2% ­0.2% 2.0% ­2.0% ­2.1% ­0.11 MEAN= 2.6% 5.3% 8.3% 28.5% 38.6% 16.7% 4.45 1.7% 2.2% 2.9% 27.4% 44.3% 21.5% 4.75 ­0.9% ­3.1% ­5.4% ­1.1% 5.7% 4.8% 0.30 40. During the years you were completing your degree at CU­Colorado Springs, how often were courses you needed for your general education requirements unavailable in the semester you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always 20.1% 35.7% 32.7% 10.4% 1.1% 20.6% 35.0% 33.6% 10.3% 0.5% 0.5% ­0.7% 0.9% ­0.1% ­0.6% 41. How often were courses needed for your major unavailable in the semester you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always 19.2% 27.0% 37.5% 14.3% 1.9% 20.1% 30.2% 35.1% 12.5% 2.0% 0.9% 3.2% ­2.4% ­1.8% 0.1% 42. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your major program of study? 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 1.4% 4.7% 20.0% 46.1% 27.8% 1.7% 3.2% 20.2% 44.6% 30.3% 0.3% ­1.5% 0.2% ­1.5% 2.5% 37. I would never recommend CU­Colorado Springs to a prospective student. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 38. I sought formal advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester). 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 39. The faculty at CU­Colorado Springs used examples of diversity (different cultures, religions, races, people with disabilities, etc.) in their class material. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (LAS Report) 30
2004 GRAD 2004 LAS SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 43. How would you evaluate the advising you received from the Student Success Center? 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 1.0% 3.6% 19.3% 45.9% 30.2% 0.7% 2.7% 14.1% 45.7% 36.8% ­0.3% ­0.9% ­5.2% ­0.2% 6.6% 44. Did you work directly with any faculty member on research or creative projects during your time at CU­Colorado Springs, either in or outside of class? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 39.6% 60.4% 42.3% 57.7% 2.7% ­2.7% 45. How many hours per week do you spend in volunteer, charity, or other community activities that you are involved with as part of your education? 1­ None 2­ 1­5 3­ 5­10 4­ 10­15 5­Over 15 59.0% 28.3% 7.4% 2.6% 2.6% 56.5% 29.8% 7.1% 4.2% 2.4% ­2.5% 1.5% ­0.3% 1.6% ­0.2% 46. Approximately how many faculty members took an interest in your educational and career goals (other than for advising purposes) during your years at CU­Colorado Springs? 1 ­ None 2 ­ One 3 ­ Two or Three 4 ­ Four or More 23.7% 23.1% 43.4% 9.8% 21.5% 24.0% 43.8% 10.8% ­2.2% 0.9% 0.4% 1.0% 47. How often, either formally or informally, did you meet with faculty members outside of regular classroom hours? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Occasionally 3 ­ Often 4 ­ Very Often 14.0% 64.8% 15.9% 5.3% 13.4% 64.1% 16.9% 5.6% ­0.6% ­0.7% 1.0% 0.3% 48. As a student at CU­Colorado Springs, have you completed an internship, field experience, co­op experience, practicum, or clinical assignment? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 38.4% 61.6% 33.3% 66.7% ­5.1% 5.1% 49. To what extent have you used electronic technologies (computer software, email, Internet, etc.), to complete class assignments? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Occasionally 3 ­ Often 4 ­ Very Often 0.3% 7.9% 25.9% 65.7% 0.5% 10.3% 28.4% 60.8% 0.2% 2.4% 2.5% ­4.9% Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (LAS Report) 31
2004 GRAD 2004 LAS SENIORS SENIORS 50. In your opinion, what were the advantages of going to CU­Colorado Springs? Location Small class size Faculty Cost Small school/atmosphere Personable/small student:teacher ratio Availability of faculty Good equipment, facilities, resources Quality education Convenient Friendly atmosphere Beautiful campus Class hours/schedule Good departmental programs Well­rounded education Diversity on campus Good reputation Able to get a degree Diverse course offerings Other Had major I wanted Curriculum Dorms Financial aid Diversity among students Part of CU system, affiliation w/Boulder Good academic advising Accredited Good career placement, guidance Classes taught by PhD's, not TA's Diversity among instructors Night classes Orientation to non­traditional students Older, mature student body Had no choice Sports, near OTC High academic standards Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (LAS Report) 17.3% 11.6% 9.7% 7.5% 6.1% 6.2% 3.9% 4.7% 4.5% 3.2% 2.1% 1.8% 2.1% 2.9% 1.2% 1.0% 2.5% 1.1% 1.0% 1.6% 1.0% 0.9% 0.5% 0.5% 0.6% 0.4% 0.4% 1.7% 0.3% 0.3% 0.1% 0.7% 0.1% 0.2% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 17.6% 10.5% 10.5% 6.7% 6.5% 6.2% 5.0% 4.7% 4.0% 3.3% 2.7% 2.1% 1.9% 1.8% 1.8% 1.5% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 1.3% 1.2% 0.9% 0.6% 0.6% 0.5% 0.5% 0.4% 0.4% 0.3% 0.3% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% DIFFERENCE 0.3% ­1.1% 0.8% ­0.8% 0.4% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% ­0.5% 0.1% 0.6% 0.3% ­0.2% ­1.1% 0.6% 0.5% ­1.1% 0.3% 0.4% ­0.2% 0.3% 0.3% 0.4% 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 0.1% ­1.3% 0.1% 0.0% 0.2% ­0.6% 0.0% ­0.1% 0.0% 0.0% ­0.1% 32
2004 GRAD 2004 LAS SENIORS SENIORS 51 In your opinion, what were the disadvantages of going to CU­Colorado Springs? Parking Other Little campus life/social life Class hours/schedule Need wider selection of courses Poor academic advising Need more majors Lacking college atmosphere Faculty High fees, costs Lack of sports Too many unnecessary requirements Lack of diversity on campus Growing too fast, overcrowded Curriculum School is too small Lack of funding for departments/school Lack of school spirit Location School lacks a big name, not well­known Classes too big Lack of diversity among instructors Lack of diversity among students No involvement with community Staff Department/Program disorganized Transfer of credits Classes Too Small Lack of financial aid Lack of internships, practical/work experience Construction Poor job placement, career guidance Need more graduate programs Unfriendly, uncaring atmosphere No cohesiveness/communication Dorms Inadequate library resources Students too old Bureaucracy Overshadowed by Boulder Students too young Out­dated equipment, technology, Lack of Not enough night classes Use of student funds Classes taught by TA's, not PhD's Group projects Poor student/customer services Liberal attitude Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (LAS Report) 22.3% 8.3% 8.3% 7.3% 3.6% 2.7% 3.0% 4.4% 4.8% 3.7% 1.8% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 1.5% 2.0% 1.3% 1.2% 2.0% 0.9% 0.5% 0.9% 0.6% 1.3% 1.0% 0.9% 0.9% 1.0% 0.6% 1.0% 0.6% 1.0% 0.2% 0.5% 0.3% 0.2% 0.1% 0.1% 0.4% 0.3% 0.1% 2.6% 0.4% 0.2% 0.1% 0.5% 0.1% 0.1% 24.5% 10.6% 8.2% 6.2% 4.6% 4.0% 4.0% 3.5% 3.3% 2.9% 1.8% 1.8% 1.8% 1.5% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 0.9% 0.9% 0.9% 0.9% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% DIFFERENCE 2.2% 2.3% ­0.1% ­1.1% 1.0% 1.3% 1.0% ­0.9% ­1.5% ­0.8% 0.0% 0.4% 0.4% 0.1% ­0.2% ­0.7% 0.0% 0.1% ­0.9% 0.2% 0.6% 0.2% 0.5% ­0.2% 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% ­0.1% 0.3% ­0.3% 0.1% ­0.3% 0.2% ­0.1% 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 0.1% ­0.2% ­0.1% 0.1% ­2.4% ­0.4% ­0.2% ­0.1% ­0.5% ­0.1% ­0.1% 33
2004 GRAD 2004 LAS SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE Section D: Personal Development (These questions are intended to report your areas of gains/losses, not your level of satisfaction.) On items 52 through 68, please evaluate the degree of personal development or gain which resulted from your attendance at CU­Colorado Springs. 52. Problem­solving ability 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain MEAN= 0.0% 1.3% 2.1% 12.3% 36.3% 38.4% 9.7% 4.37 0.0% 1.5% 2.2% 15.7% 38.8% 33.2% 8.6% 4.26 0.0% 0.2% 0.1% 3.4% 2.5% ­5.2% ­1.1% ­0.11 MEAN= 0.3% 1.9% 4.4% 10.0% 28.4% 38.8% 16.3% 4.46 0.0% 1.0% 3.2% 6.9% 27.3% 38.8% 22.9% 4.68 ­0.3% ­0.9% ­1.2% ­3.1% ­1.1% 0.0% 6.6% 0.22 MEAN= 0.0% 3.1% 3.5% 12.8% 28.9% 34.3% 17.2% 4.39 0.0% 2.7% 3.2% 11.4% 29.1% 32.8% 20.7% 4.48 0.0% ­0.4% ­0.3% ­1.4% 0.2% ­1.5% 3.5% 0.09 MEAN= 0.3% 2.9% 3.3% 11.4% 27.5% 36.0% 18.6% 4.46 0.2% 1.7% 3.0% 8.6% 26.4% 36.8% 23.2% 4.62 ­0.1% ­1.2% ­0.3% ­2.8% ­1.1% 0.8% 4.6% 0.16 MEAN= 0.6% 13.9% 6.6% 16.1% 27.6% 23.8% 11.3% 3.73 0.5% 13.3% 7.2% 13.6% 27.9% 23.2% 14.3% 3.82 ­0.1% ­0.6% 0.6% ­2.5% 0.3% ­0.6% 3.0% 0.09 MEAN= 2.0% 15.5% 11.4% 17.0% 23.7% 20.6% 9.8% 3.46 2.5% 15.8% 12.8% 17.0% 22.7% 18.2% 11.1% 3.41 0.5% 0.3% 1.4% 0.0% ­1.0% ­2.4% 1.3% ­0.05 53. Skill in written expression 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 54. Skill in oral expression 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 55. Self­understanding 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 56. Ability to manage emotions appropriately 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 57. Ability to make close friends 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (LAS Report) 34
2004 GRAD 2004 LAS SENIORS SENIORS 58. Appreciation for persons of other races and ethnic backgrounds 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain MEAN= 0.4% 11.6% 10.5% 17.7% 22.7% 24.0% 13.2% 3.76 0.2% 7.9% 8.2% 17.1% 23.3% 26.7% 16.6% 4.02 ­0.2% ­3.7% ­2.3% ­0.6% 0.6% 2.7% 3.4% 0.26 MEAN= 0.5% 6.5% 7.4% 16.0% 27.6% 28.4% 13.6% 4.03 0.2% 6.2% 6.2% 14.0% 26.4% 30.0% 17.0% 4.18 ­0.3% ­0.3% ­1.2% ­2.0% ­1.2% 1.6% 3.4% 0.15 MEAN= 0.1% 6.0% 8.9% 18.6% 26.9% 25.4% 14.0% 3.98 0.0% 3.7% 7.6% 15.3% 25.9% 27.1% 20.4% 4.26 ­0.1% ­2.3% ­1.3% ­3.3% ­1.0% 1.7% 6.4% 0.28 MEAN= 0.3% 9.0% 10.7% 20.7% 26.0% 20.7% 12.7% 3.76 0.2% 7.1% 8.6% 18.7% 24.1% 24.1% 17.2% 4.00 ­0.1% ­1.9% ­2.1% ­2.0% ­1.9% 3.4% 4.5% 0.24 MEAN= 0.5% 7.9% 7.9% 17.5% 25.4% 26.4% 14.2% 3.96 0.5% 7.2% 7.9% 17.3% 24.4% 26.9% 15.8% 4.02 0.0% ­0.7% 0.0% ­0.2% ­1.0% 0.5% 1.6% 0.06 MEAN= 1.8% 15.3% 13.4% 19.2% 19.9% 19.4% 10.9% 3.42 1.0% 9.1% 9.6% 16.7% 20.4% 27.5% 15.7% 3.92 ­0.8% ­6.2% ­3.8% ­2.5% 0.5% 8.1% 4.8% 0.50 59. Ability to relate to people 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 60. Knowledge of social/domestic issues 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 61. Knowledge of international relations 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 62. Ability to make ethical decisions 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 63. Appreciation for the arts 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (LAS Report) DIFFERENCE 35
2004 GRAD 2004 LAS SENIORS SENIORS 64. Appreciation for literature 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain DIFFERENCE MEAN= 1.6% 13.8% 14.8% 18.4% 24.3% 16.9% 10.0% 3.41 1.0% 7.1% 12.0% 15.5% 25.6% 21.9% 17.0% 3.91 ­0.6% ­6.7% ­2.8% ­2.9% 1.3% 5.0% 7.0% 0.50 MEAN= 1.8% 13.6% 12.9% 21.6% 22.1% 18.3% 9.7% 3.42 1.5% 9.6% 8.6% 17.2% 23.1% 24.3% 15.7% 3.87 ­0.3% ­4.0% ­4.3% ­4.4% 1.0% 6.0% 6.0% 0.45 MEAN= 0.1% 1.3% 5.2% 11.2% 26.9% 34.3% 21.0% 4.51 0.2% 1.2% 3.7% 7.9% 27.1% 32.0% 27.8% 4.68 0.1% ­0.1% ­1.5% ­3.3% 0.2% ­2.3% 6.8% 0.17 MEAN= 0.3% 2.6% 5.2% 12.5% 25.9% 33.2% 20.4% 4.42 0.2% 3.7% 6.9% 15.7% 26.5% 31.0% 16.0% 4.21 ­0.1% 1.1% 1.7% 3.2% 0.6% ­2.2% ­4.4% ­0.21 MEAN= 0.1% 1.6% 2.1% 7.5% 21.5% 44.3% 22.7% 4.73 0.0% 2.2% 2.2% 6.4% 19.9% 43.7% 25.6% 4.21 ­0.1% 0.6% 0.1% ­1.1% ­1.6% ­0.6% 2.9% ­0.52 69. Your gender is: 1 ­ Male 2 ­ Female 39.0% 61.0% 29.4% 70.6% ­9.6% 9.6% 70. Your primary ethnic group is: 1 ­ White/Anglo/Caucasian 2 ­ African American 3 ­ Hispanic/Chicano(a)/Latino(a) 4 ­ Asian 5 ­ Native American/American Indian/Aleut 81.7% 4.7% 7.6% 5.2% 0.8% 81.4% 7.3% 6.8% 3.6% 1.0% ­0.3% 2.6% ­0.8% ­1.6% 0.2% 65. Appreciation of the humanities 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 66. Skills in gathering information 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 67. Technical knowledge 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 68. Scholarly knowledge 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (LAS Report) 36
71. Your year of birth is: 2004 GRAD 2004 LAS SENIORS SENIORS MEAN= 1976 1975 DIFFERENCE ­ 72. The highest education level completed by your mother was: 1 ­ Grade school 2 ­ Junior high 3 ­ Some high school 4 ­ High school graduate 5 ­ Vocational/technical/business (beyond high school) 6 ­ Some college 7 ­ Completed college (4 year degree) 8 ­ Graduate or Professional school 1.8% 1.0% 2.9% 25.5% 8.9% 25.5% 22.1% 12.2% 2.0% 1.0% 4.2% 25.1% 9.6% 24.8% 20.6% 12.8% 0.2% 0.0% 1.3% ­0.4% 0.7% ­0.7% ­1.5% 0.6% 73. The highest education level completed by your father was: 1 ­ Grade school 2 ­ Junior high 3 ­ Some high school 4 ­ High school graduate 5 ­ Vocational/technical/business (beyond high school) 6 ­ Some college 7 ­ Completed college (4 year degree) 8 ­ Graduate or Professional school 1.1% 1.3% 3.3% 20.5% 8.0% 20.7% 22.5% 22.7% 1.5% 2.0% 2.7% 22.3% 5.9% 19.6% 22.8% 23.3% 0.4% 0.7% ­0.6% 1.8% ­2.1% ­1.1% 0.3% 0.6% 74. Your current marital status is: 1 ­ Single, never married 2 ­ Married 3 ­ Separated 4 ­ Divorced 5 ­ Widowed 6 ­ Other 67.7% 25.0% 0.6% 5.5% 0.1% 1.0% 65.7% 25.5% 0.7% 7.1% 1.0% 0.0% ­2.0% 0.5% 0.1% 1.6% 0.9% ­1.0% Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (LAS Report) 37
CU­Colorado Springs 2004 Graduating Seniors Survey Report for Summer 2003 through Spring 2004 Comparison of University Totals to the College of Business SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 1. When did you start work toward a degree program at CU­Colorado Springs? 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 and before 2004 GRAD 2004 BUS SENIORS SENIORS N= 801 207 DIFFERENCE ­ 1.7% 16.7% 22.8% 26.8% 19.0% 5.6% 7.4% 1.0% 13.9% 21.1% 26.8% 24.2% 6.2% 6.7% ­0.7% ­2.8% ­1.7% 0.0% 5.2% 0.6% ­0.7% 42.6% 55.7% 1.6% 46.6% 52.4% 1.0% 4.0% ­3.3% ­0.6% 440 45.5% 31.1% 3.4% 5.0% 3.9% 1.8% 2.5% 0.7% 1.8% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.7% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.2% 0.9% 0.2% 112 44.5% 39.3% 2.7% 5.4% 3.6% 1.8% 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ­ ­1.0% 8.2% ­0.7% 0.4% ­0.3% 0.0% ­0.7% ­0.7% ­1.8% ­0.2% ­0.2% 0.7% ­0.7% 0.0% 0.0% ­1.6% ­0.2% ­0.9% ­0.2% 3. What was your initial student tuition classification? 1 ­ Resident 2 ­ Non­resident 85.8% 14.2% 88.4% 11.6% 2.6% ­2.6% 4. During your studies at CU­Colorado Springs, what was your course load during most semesters? 1 ­ Full­time (12 or more hours a semester) 2 ­ Part­time (less than 12 hours a semester) 90.8% 9.2% 87.9% 12.1% ­2.9% 2.9% 2. What was your initial student level? 1 ­ Freshman 2 ­ Transfer (Please go to Q. 2a) 3 ­ Unclassified 2a. If you were a transfer student, from which institution did you transfer? Other PPCC (Pikes Peak Community College) CU­Boulder (University of Colorado at Boulder) CSU (Colorado State University) UNC (University of Northern Colorado) Adams State Western State Ft. Lewis CSU­Pueblo Metro State College Colorado School of Mines US Air Force Academy CTU (Colorado Technical University) New Mexico Highlands Beth­El CU­Denver (University of Colorado at Denver) CC (Colorado College) DU (Denver University) Regis University Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (BUS Report) N= 38
5. When will you graduate from CU­Colorado Springs? Please indicate semester and year. Summer Fall Spring 2004 GRAD 2004 BUS SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 2003­2004 2003­2004 7.3% 3.9% 26.6% 35.1% 66.1% 61.0% ­3.4% 8.5% ­5.1% 6. Which degree will you receive at the time of the above graduation? 1 ­ Bachelor of Arts 2 ­ Bachelor of Science 49.9% 50.1% 4.9% 95.1% ­45.0% 45.0% 7. In what major(s) will you receive your degree from CU­Colorado Springs? Marketing Accounting Finance Information Systems Organizational Management General Business Personnel/Human Resources Management International Business Marketing/Information Systems Finance/Information Systems Accounting/Information Systems 4.7% 3.5% 3.6% 3.1% 2.2% 1.2% 1.2% 3.1% 2.3% 1.0% 0.8% 17.8% 11.3% 13.6% 11.7% 8.5% 4.2% 4.7% 12.2% 8.9% 3.8% 3.3% 13.1% 7.8% 10.0% 8.6% 6.3% 3.0% 3.5% 9.1% 6.6% 2.8% 2.5% 8. In which school/college are you enrolled as an undergraduate at CU­Colorado Springs? 2 ­ Business 25.9% 100.0% 74.1% 9. Have you changed colleges (as listed in Question 8) during your studies at CU­Colorado Springs? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 17.6% 82.4% 32.4% 67.6% 14.8% ­14.8% 3.16 3.09 ­ 11a. To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided you assistance to succeed academically 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 2.4% 26.7% 47.7% 23.2% 4.5% 31.2% 49.5% 14.9% 2.1% 4.5% 1.8% ­8.3% 11b. To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided you with the ability to deal with non­academic obligations (i.e. work or family)? 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 21.6% 33.8% 31.3% 13.3% 29.9% 38.7% 22.5% 8.8% 8.3% 4.9% ­8.8% ­4.5% 11c.To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided support for your social interactions with other students? 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 16.4% 39.2% 32.0% 12.4% 27.0% 36.8% 29.4% 6.9% 10.6% ­2.4% ­2.6% ­5.5% 10. What is your current cumulative grade point average? Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (BUS Report) MEAN= 39
2004 GRAD 2004 BUS SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 12. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a degree? CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONLY. 1 ­ To obtain a general education. 2 ­ To satisfy my parents' desire. 3 ­ To discover what type of occupation I desire. 4 ­ To become better qualified for future employment. 5 ­ To become better qualified for my present employment. 6 ­ To qualify for advancement in my field of employment. 7 ­ To prepare for a better job than my present employment. 8 ­ To prepare for changing my occupation. 9 ­ To prepare for a graduate degree. 10 ­ Personal Fulfillment 11 ­ Other 4.9% 0.0% 3.5% 45.1% 2.0% 2.7% 8.3% 5.7% 13.8% 11.1% 2.8% 2.5% 0.0% 4.0% 56.4% 2.0% 4.0% 11.9% 4.5% 6.9% 6.4% 1.5% ­2.4% 0.0% 0.5% 11.3% 0.0% 1.3% 3.6% ­1.2% ­6.9% ­4.7% ­1.3% 13. Have you applied to an advanced degree (beyond bachelor's) or certificate program? 1 ­ Yes, full­time 2 ­ Yes, part­time 3 ­ No (go to Q. 13b) 7.6% 1.0% 91.4% 1.5% 1.5% 97.0% ­6.1% 0.5% 5.6% 64 4 ­ 40.6% 7.8% 25.0% 75.0% ­15.6% 67.2% 41.0% 45.9% 66.7% 33.3% 25.7% ­12.6% 70.0% 30.0% 63.9% 36.1% ­6.1% 6.1% 42.1% 12.1% 11.4% 20.0% 2.7% 1.1% 4.8% 5.8% 50.2% 5.4% 15.8% 20.7% 0.5% 0.0% 1.0% 6.4% 8.1% ­6.7% 4.4% 0.7% ­2.2% ­1.1% ­3.8% 0.6% 27.24 30.60 3.36 43.2% 22.6% 14.8% 19.3% 31.3% 29.5% 19.9% 19.3% ­11.9% 6.9% 5.1% 0.0% 13a. If yes, what is the program in which you will be enrolled and at what university? Program: Other (general graduate courses) MBA (Master of Business Administration) N= University: UCCS Other 13b. If no, do you plan to pursue an advanced degree in the near future? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT 14. What are your plans immediately following graduation? 1 ­ Seek employment 2 ­ Attend graduate school 3 ­ Continue current employment 4 ­ Both attend graduate school and seek or continue employment 5 ­ Go into the Teacher Education Program 6 ­ Be a homemaker 7 ­ Take time off 8 ­ Other 15. On average, how many hours per week do you currently spend in paid employment? 16. How much of your paid employment is related to your field of study? 1­ Not Related 2­ Sometimes Related 3­ More Related Than Not 4­ Highly Related Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (BUS Report) MEAN= 40
2004 GRAD 2004 BUS SENIORS SENIORS 17. If you are not employed, what is your current source of income? Spouse Parents Loans/Grants Other Savings Retirement Stipend Welfare Military ROTC N= 143 32.9% 28.7% 11.9% 7.0% 11.2% 2.8% 0.7% 0.7% 2.8% 1.4% 32 18.8% 25.0% 12.5% 15.6% 21.9% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 3.1% 0.00 ­ ­14.1% ­3.7% 0.6% 8.6% 10.7% 0.3% ­0.7% ­0.7% 0.3% ­1.4% MEAN= 0.5% 1.8% 2.8% 17.6% 52.5% 24.8% 4.94 0.0% 1.5% 2.0% 17.0% 61.5% 18.0% 4.93 ­0.5% ­0.3% ­0.8% ­0.6% 9.0% ­6.8% ­0.01 MEAN= 0.4% 1.1% 2.3% 7.9% 42.0% 46.3% 5.29 0.0% 0.5% 1.5% 9.9% 49.3% 38.9% 5.25 ­0.4% ­0.6% ­0.8% 2.0% 7.3% ­7.4% ­0.04 MEAN= 1.3% 3.4% 6.4% 26.6% 40.4% 21.8% 4.67 0.5% 2.0% 3.4% 29.1% 45.8% 19.2% 4.75 ­0.8% ­1.4% ­3.0% 2.5% 5.4% ­2.6% 0.08 MEAN= 3.0% 4.2% 8.2% 27.5% 39.5% 17.7% 4.49 3.5% 3.5% 9.4% 30.2% 41.6% 11.9% 4.39 0.5% ­0.7% 1.2% 2.7% 2.1% ­5.8% ­0.10 MEAN= 0.6% 2.2% 4.7% 20.8% 51.7% 20.0% 4.81 0.5% 3.4% 4.9% 22.7% 50.7% 17.7% 4.73 ­0.1% 1.2% 0.2% 1.9% ­1.0% ­2.3% ­0.08 Please circle the number that reflects your opinion on the following items: 18. My studies at CU­Colorado Springs enhanced my ability to get a job. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 19. I am pleased with my choice of degree program. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 20. My degree program provided me detailed understanding of my anticipated career. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 21. The education I received at CU­Colorado Springs helped me understand how diversity issues are interrelated in regional, national and global relations. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 22. The technical skills I learned at CU­Colorado Springs were complete and up­to­date. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (BUS Report) DIFFERENCE 41
2004 GRAD 2004 BUS SENIORS SENIORS 23. In general, CU­Colorado Springs faculty are available and willing to help me complete my program of study. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree DIFFERENCE MEAN= 0.4% 0.9% 2.5% 11.5% 52.1% 32.6% 5.12 0.5% 0.5% 3.4% 15.3% 55.2% 25.1% 5.00 0.1% ­0.4% 0.9% 3.8% 3.1% ­7.5% ­0.12 MEAN= 0.6% 2.1% 2.5% 13.7% 43.2% 37.8% 5.10 1.5% 1.5% 0.5% 14.8% 49.3% 32.5% 5.06 0.9% ­0.6% ­2.0% 1.1% 6.1% ­5.3% ­0.04 12.2% 87.8% 10.9% 89.1% ­1.3% 1.3% 92 7.6% 3.3% 7.6% 2.2% 2.2% 2.2% 4.3% 3.3% 3.3% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 4.3% 1.1% 23 13.4% 8.7% 8.7% 8.7% 8.7% 8.7% 8.7% 4.3% 4.3% 4.3% 4.3% 4.3% 4.3% 4.3% 4.3% ­ 5.8% 5.4% 1.1% 6.5% 6.5% 6.5% 4.4% 1.0% 1.0% 3.2% 3.2% 3.2% 3.2% 0.0% 3.2% 15.7% 84.3% 10.41 9.4% 90.6% 10.73 ­6.3% 6.3% 0.32 4.52 3.94 4.84 4.73 0.32 0.79 3.98 4.60 3.64 6.33 6.46 4.06 2.35 1.86 0.42 4.39 5.03 0.64 3.12 2.85 ­0.27 3.62 3.67 2.38 3.09 ­1.24 ­0.58 24. I would recommend my degree program to another student. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree SECTION C: RATING MY EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 25. In retrospect, do you wish you had chosen a different program of study? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (Go to Q. 28) 25a. If yes, what degree program do you wish you had chosen? Other Psychology Not offered at UCCS Finance Special Ed. Licensure Program International Business Geography & Environmental Studies Marketing Dist. Studies ­ Special Education Finance/Information Systems Accounting/Information Systems Spanish Personnel/Human Resources Mgmt. Computer Science Chemistry (BA or BS) N= 26. How many courses (not hours) did you complete your last two full semesters (not including summer term) at CU­Colorado Springs? 0­6 7 or more MEAN= 27. How many of these courses required you to complete: a ­ in class writing assignments (other than English classes). b ­ out of class writing assignment(s) (other than English classes) of at least 10 pages. c ­ oral presentation(s) (other than communication classes). d ­ group project(s)/activities. e ­ problems requiring quantitative (mathematical) skills (other than math classes). f ­ computer applications (either mainframe or personal computer in classes other than computer science or information systems). g ­ activities requiring knowledge of other cultures (other than foreign language classes). h ­ complete activities where you applied knowledge of gender issues i ­ scientific methodology. Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (BUS Report) 42
2004 GRAD 2004 BUS SENIORS SENIORS 28. I learned a variety of new intellectual concepts during my university education. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree DIFFERENCE MEAN= 0.6% 0.8% 1.8% 13.5% 53.5% 29.8% 5.09 0.5% 0.5% 2.9% 17.5% 57.8% 20.9% 4.94 ­0.1% ­0.3% 1.1% 4.0% 4.3% ­8.9% ­0.15 MEAN= 1.0% 1.0% 2.5% 14.0% 54.2% 27.2% 5.01 0.5% 2.9% 3.9% 20.0% 55.6% 17.1% 4.79 ­0.5% 1.9% 1.4% 6.0% 1.4% ­10.1% ­0.22 66.7% 33.3% 53.8% 46.2% ­12.9% 12.9% N= 481 51.5% 26.7% 21.8% 131 58.8% 20.6% 20.6% ­ 7.3% ­6.1% ­1.2% MEAN= 48.42 50.65 2.23 MEAN= 0.1% 1.4% 18.9% 57.1% 22.5% 4.00 0.5% 1.0% 15.5% 64.3% 18.8% 4.00 0.4% ­0.4% ­3.4% 7.2% ­3.7% 0.00 MEAN= 0.3% 3.9% 23.4% 52.4% 20.0% 3.88 0.5% 2.9% 23.8% 61.2% 11.7% 3.81 0.2% ­1.0% 0.4% 8.8% ­8.3% ­0.07 MEAN= 0.4% 2.8% 25.1% 50.9% 20.9% 3.89 1.0% 5.4% 39.4% 49.3% 4.9% 3.52 0.6% 2.6% 14.3% ­1.6% ­16.0% ­0.37 29. I learned the theoretical foundations of the academic disciplines I studied during my university education. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 30. During your studies at CU­Colorado Springs did you complete a course or part of a course that provided you hands­on practical learning experiences? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 31. If you attended another college or university prior to attending CU­Colorado Springs, go to question 31a. If you did not attend another college or university, go to question 32. 31a. What type of college did you attend prior to enrolling at CU­Colorado Springs? 2­year college 4­year college University 31b. How many hours of college credit did you transfer to CU­Colorado Springs? 32. How would you rate the overall quality of YOUR education at CU­Colorado Springs, in the following areas? ORAL COMMUNICATION (e.g., public speaking, small groups, one­on­one) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (e.g., math, statistics) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent SCIENTIFIC REASONING (e.g.. scientific reasoning and methods) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (BUS Report) 43
2004 GRAD 2004 BUS SENIORS SENIORS QUALITATIVE SKILLS (e.g., personal analysis, perception, intuition) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MEAN= 0.0% 2.3% 14.6% 57.7% 25.5% 4.06 0.0% 1.5% 15.5% 63.6% 19.4% 4.01 0.0% ­0.8% 0.9% 5.9% ­6.1% ­0.05 MEAN= 0.3% 2.1% 13.7% 55.9% 28.0% 4.09 0.5% 1.5% 16.0% 64.6% 17.5% 3.97 0.2% ­0.6% 2.3% 8.7% ­10.5% ­0.12 MEAN= 1.0% 7.1% 27.1% 44.2% 20.6% 3.76 0.0% 4.9% 22.0% 51.2% 22.0% 3.90 ­1.0% ­2.2% ­5.1% 7.0% 1.4% 0.14 MEAN= 0.3% 2.9% 15.4% 49.6% 31.8% 4.10 0.0% 2.9% 19.4% 55.8% 21.8% 3.97 ­0.3% 0.0% 4.0% 6.2% ­10.0% ­0.13 MEAN= 0.4% 2.4% 12.9% 46.2% 38.1% 4.19 0.5% 2.0% 12.2% 56.1% 29.3% 4.12 0.1% ­0.4% ­0.7% 9.9% ­8.8% ­0.07 MEAN= 0.1% 1.1% 9.3% 49.2% 40.2% 4.28 0.5% 1.0% 16.0% 53.9% 28.6% 4.09 0.4% ­0.1% 6.7% 4.7% ­11.6% ­0.19 MEAN= 0.0% 2.1% 11.8% 42.7% 43.4% 4.27 0.0% 0.5% 8.7% 41.7% 49.0% 4.39 0.0% ­1.6% ­3.1% ­1.0% 5.6% 0.12 MEAN= 0.5% 2.5% 15.2% 42.7% 39.1% 4.17 0.5% 2.4% 18.0% 42.7% 36.4% 4.12 0.0% ­0.1% 2.8% 0.0% ­2.7% ­0.05 ANALYTICAL REASONING (e.g., logic) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (e.g., using charts, graphs) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent READING SKILLS 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent WRITING SKILLS 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS (e.g., critical thinking) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­Good 5­ Excellent WORKING WITH OTHERS (e.g., teams, groups, etc.) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent INFORMATION GATHERING SKILLS (e.g. library, internet, etc.) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (BUS Report) DIFFERENCE 44
2004 GRAD 2004 BUS SENIORS SENIORS MOTIVATION 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MEAN= 1.8% 4.6% 20.2% 49.4% 24.1% 3.89 1.9% 4.4% 27.2% 51.5% 15.0% 3.73 0.1% ­0.2% 7.0% 2.1% ­9.1% ­0.16 MEAN= 1.5% 2.5% 19.0% 48.2% 28.8% 4.00 2.4% 2.4% 24.3% 50.5% 20.4% 3.84 0.9% ­0.1% 5.3% 2.3% ­8.4% ­0.16 MEAN= 1.8% 4.4% 21.2% 46.4% 26.2% 3.91 2.4% 6.8% 27.3% 45.9% 17.6% 3.69 0.6% 2.4% 6.1% ­0.5% ­8.6% ­0.22 MEAN= 1.9% 7.8% 30.9% 39.4% 20.0% 3.68 2.9% 13.1% 35.4% 37.9% 10.7% 3.40 1.0% 5.3% 4.5% ­1.5% ­9.3% ­0.28 MEAN= 0.4% 1.8% 11.2% 54.3% 32.4% 4.16 0.0% 2.5% 12.3% 63.7% 21.6% 4.04 ­0.4% 0.7% 1.1% 9.4% ­10.8% ­0.12 MEAN= 0.4% 1.4% 8.4% 59.5% 30.3% 4.18 0.5% 1.9% 10.2% 66.5% 20.9% 4.05 0.1% 0.5% 1.8% 7.0% ­9.4% ­0.13 MEAN= 1.0% 2.0% 3.1% 20.1% 56.0% 17.7% 4.81 0.0% 2.9% 2.9% 23.3% 56.8% 14.1% 4.76 ­1.0% 0.9% ­0.2% 3.2% 0.8% ­3.6% ­0.05 SELF­DISCIPLINE 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MULTI­CULTURAL AWARENESS (e.g., sensitivity to others unlike you) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent UNDERSTANDING & SYNTHESIZING HISTORICAL EVENTS (e.g., understanding of today's world in light of the past) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent PRIMARY COLLEGE OF ACADEMIC WORK 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent OVERALL INSTRUCTION 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 33. CU­Colorado Springs prepared me well for my field of specialization. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (BUS Report) DIFFERENCE 45
2004 GRAD 2004 BUS SENIORS SENIORS 34. The education I received at CU­Colorado Springs contributed to my personal growth in helping me recognize my rights, responsibilities, and privileges as a citizen. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 0.6% 2.9% 6.0% 26.4% 42.8% 21.2% 4.71 0.5% 3.4% 7.3% 27.3% 46.8% 14.6% 4.60 ­0.1% 0.5% 1.3% 0.9% 4.0% ­6.6% ­0.11 MEAN= 0.6% 1.5% 1.8% 9.4% 57.9% 28.8% 5.09 1.0% 1.0% 1.9% 11.7% 64.6% 19.9% 4.98 0.4% ­0.5% 0.1% 2.3% 6.7% ­8.9% ­0.11 MEAN= 2.8% 3.5% 4.7% 15.0% 52.0% 22.0% 4.76 4.9% 3.0% 6.9% 16.3% 52.2% 16.7% 4.58 2.1% ­0.5% 2.2% 1.3% 0.2% ­5.3% ­0.18 MEAN= 47.6% 35.1% 8.4% 3.1% 3.3% 2.5% 1.87 42.2% 38.3% 8.7% 2.9% 3.9% 3.9% 2.00 ­5.4% 3.2% 0.3% ­0.2% 0.6% 1.4% 0.13 MEAN= 6.9% 18.4% 11.7% 18.6% 25.8% 18.6% 3.94 8.8% 22.9% 13.7% 16.6% 24.4% 13.7% 3.66 1.9% 4.5% 2.0% ­2.0% ­1.4% ­4.9% ­0.28 MEAN= 2.6% 5.3% 8.3% 28.5% 38.6% 16.7% 4.45 2.9% 6.4% 16.2% 31.4% 33.8% 9.3% 4.15 0.3% 1.1% 7.9% 2.9% ­4.8% ­7.4% ­0.30 20.1% 35.7% 32.7% 10.4% 1.1% 16.5% 35.0% 35.4% 10.7% 2.4% ­3.6% ­0.7% 2.7% 0.3% 1.3% 35. Overall, I am satisfied with the education I received at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 36. I would send my child(ren) to CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 37. I would never recommend CU­Colorado Springs to a prospective student. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 38. I sought formal advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester). 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 39. The faculty at CU­Colorado Springs used examples of diversity (different cultures, religions, races, people with disabilities, etc.) in their class material. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 40. During the years you were completing your degree at CU­Colorado Springs, how often were courses you needed for your general education requirements unavailable in the semester you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (BUS Report) DIFFERENCE 46
2004 GRAD 2004 BUS SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 41. How often were courses needed for your major unavailable in the semester you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always 19.2% 27.0% 37.5% 14.3% 1.9% 13.6% 27.7% 38.8% 17.0% 2.9% ­5.6% 0.7% 1.3% 2.7% 1.0% 42. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your major program of study? 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 1.4% 4.7% 20.0% 46.1% 27.8% 0.5% 4.9% 18.0% 48.5% 28.2% ­0.9% 0.2% ­2.0% 2.4% 0.4% 43. How would you evaluate the advising you received from the Student Success Center? 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 1.0% 3.6% 19.3% 45.9% 30.2% 1.5% 3.9% 22.7% 49.3% 22.7% 0.5% 0.3% 3.4% 3.4% ­7.5% 44. Did you work directly with any faculty member on research or creative projects during your time at CU­Colorado Springs, either in or outside of class? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 39.6% 60.4% 35.8% 64.2% ­3.8% 3.8% 45. How many hours per week do you spend in volunteer, charity, or other community activities that you are involved with as part of your education? 1­ None 2­ 1­5 3­ 5­10 4­ 10­15 5­ Over 15 59.0% 28.3% 7.4% 2.6% 2.6% 71.8% 20.9% 5.8% 0.0% 1.5% 12.8% ­7.4% ­1.6% ­2.6% ­1.1% 46. Approximately how many faculty members took an interest in your educational and career goals (other than for advising purposes) during your years at CU­Colorado Springs? 1 ­ None 2 ­ One 3 ­ Two or Three 4 ­ Four or More 23.7% 23.1% 43.4% 9.8% 27.8% 26.3% 39.5% 6.3% 4.1% 3.2% ­3.9% ­3.5% 47. How often, either formally or informally, did you meet with faculty members outside of regular classroom hours? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Occasionally 3 ­ Often 4 ­ Very Often 14.0% 64.8% 15.9% 5.3% 18.4% 65.5% 14.6% 1.5% 4.4% 0.7% ­1.3% ­3.8% 48. As a student at CU­Colorado Springs, have you completed an internship, field experience, co­op experience, practicum, or clinical assignment? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 38.4% 61.6% 26.2% 73.8% ­12.2% 12.2% 49. To what extent have you used electronic technologies (computer software, email, Internet, etc.), to complete class assignments? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Occasionally 3 ­ Often 4 ­ Very Often 0.3% 7.9% 25.9% 65.7% 0.0% 3.4% 21.0% 75.6% ­0.3% ­4.5% ­4.9% 9.9% Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (BUS Report) 47
2004 GRAD 2004 BUS SENIORS SENIORS 50. In your opinion, what were the advantages of going to CU­Colorado Springs? Location Small class size Cost Faculty Personable/small student:teacher ratio Small school/atmosphere Quality education Accredited Good reputation Availability of faculty Class hours/schedule Good departmental programs Good equipment, facilities, resources Convenient Night classes Able to get a degree Other Beautiful campus Friendly atmosphere Had major I wanted Well­rounded education Diversity among students Older, mature student body High academic standards Curriculum Part of CU system, affiliation w/Boulder Good academic advising Classes taught by PhD's, not TA's Financial aid Orientation to non­traditional students Diversity on campus Diverse course offerings Good career placement, guidance Diversity among instructors Dorms Had no choice Sports, near OTC Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (BUS Report) 17.3% 11.6% 7.5% 9.7% 6.2% 6.1% 4.5% 1.7% 2.5% 3.9% 2.1% 2.9% 4.7% 3.2% 0.7% 1.1% 1.6% 1.8% 2.1% 1.0% 1.2% 0.6% 0.2% 0.1% 0.9% 0.4% 0.4% 0.3% 0.5% 0.1% 1.0% 1.0% 0.3% 0.1% 0.5% 0.1% 0.1% 15.6% 13.5% 8.2% 7.9% 5.9% 5.6% 5.3% 5.0% 4.1% 3.8% 3.5% 3.5% 3.2% 2.4% 2.4% 1.5% 1.5% 1.2% 1.2% 0.9% 0.9% 0.9% 0.6% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% DIFFERENCE ­1.7% 1.9% 0.7% ­1.8% ­0.3% ­0.5% 0.8% 3.3% 1.6% ­0.1% 1.4% 0.6% ­1.5% ­0.8% 1.7% 0.4% ­0.1% ­0.6% ­0.9% ­0.1% ­0.3% 0.3% 0.4% 0.2% ­0.6% ­0.1% ­0.1% 0.0% ­0.5% ­0.1% ­1.0% ­1.0% ­0.3% ­0.1% ­0.5% ­0.1% ­0.1% 48
2004 GRAD 2004 BUS SENIORS SENIORS 51 In your opinion, what were the disadvantages of going to CU­Colorado Springs? Parking Class hours/schedule Little campus life/social life Other Lacking college atmosphere Faculty High fees, costs Need wider selection of courses Location Lack of sports Need more majors Out­dated equipment, technology, Lack of Classes Too Small Too many unnecessary requirements School is too small Transfer of credits Poor job placement, career guidance No involvement with community Group projects Growing too fast, overcrowded Curriculum Bureaucracy Lack of diversity on campus Not enough night classes Lack of funding for departments/school Lack of internships, practical/work experience Construction Lack of school spirit Lack of diversity among instructors Department/Program disorganized Poor academic advising Poor student/customer services Staff Use of student funds No cohesiveness/communication Inadequate library resources Need more graduate programs Lack of financial aid Liberal attitude Dorms Lack of diversity among students Overshadowed by Boulder School lacks a big name, not well­known Students too old Students too young Unfriendly, uncaring atmosphere Classes taught by TA's, not PhD's Classes too big Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (BUS Report) 22.3% 7.3% 8.3% 8.3% 4.4% 4.8% 3.7% 3.6% 2.0% 1.8% 3.0% 2.6% 1.0% 1.4% 2.0% 0.9% 1.0% 1.3% 0.5% 1.4% 1.5% 0.4% 1.4% 0.4% 1.3% 1.0% 0.6% 1.2% 0.9% 0.9% 2.7% 0.1% 1.0% 0.2% 0.3% 0.1% 0.2% 0.6% 0.1% 0.2% 0.6% 0.3% 0.9% 0.1% 0.1% 0.5% 0.1% 0.5% 18.5% 10.2% 10.2% 6.7% 6.7% 5.1% 3.5% 3.1% 2.8% 2.8% 2.8% 2.4% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 1.6% 1.6% 1.6% 1.6% 1.6% 1.2% 1.2% 1.2% 1.2% 1.2% 1.2% 0.8% 0.8% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% DIFFERENCE ­3.8% 2.9% 1.9% ­1.6% 2.3% 0.3% ­0.2% ­0.5% 0.8% 1.0% ­0.2% ­0.2% 1.0% 0.6% 0.0% 0.7% 0.6% 0.3% 1.1% 0.2% ­0.3% 0.8% ­0.2% 0.8% ­0.1% 0.2% 0.2% ­0.4% ­0.5% ­0.5% ­2.3% 0.3% ­0.6% 0.2% 0.1% ­0.1% ­0.2% ­0.6% ­0.1% ­0.2% ­0.6% ­0.3% ­0.9% ­0.1% ­0.1% ­0.5% ­0.1% ­0.5% 49
2004 GRAD 2004 BUS SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE Section D: Personal Development (These questions are intended to report your areas of gains/losses, not your level of satisfaction.) On items 52 through 68, please evaluate the degree of personal development or gain which resulted from your attendance at CU­Colorado Springs. 52. Problem­solving ability 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain MEAN= 0.0% 1.3% 2.1% 12.3% 36.3% 38.4% 9.7% 4.37 0.0% 0.5% 2.4% 11.7% 46.8% 33.2% 5.4% 4.26 0.0% ­0.8% 0.3% ­0.6% 10.5% ­5.2% ­4.3% ­0.11 MEAN= 0.3% 1.9% 4.4% 10.0% 28.4% 38.8% 16.3% 4.46 0.0% 0.5% 4.4% 12.7% 29.3% 43.4% 9.8% 4.40 ­0.3% ­1.4% 0.0% 2.7% 0.9% 4.6% ­6.5% ­0.06 MEAN= 0.0% 3.1% 3.5% 12.8% 28.9% 34.3% 17.2% 4.39 0.0% 0.5% 2.9% 12.7% 24.9% 39.0% 20.0% 4.59 0.0% ­2.6% ­0.6% ­0.1% ­4.0% 4.7% 2.8% 0.20 MEAN= 0.3% 2.9% 3.3% 11.4% 27.5% 36.0% 18.6% 4.46 0.5% 4.9% 4.4% 15.1% 28.8% 30.7% 15.6% 4.21 0.2% 2.0% 1.1% 3.7% 1.3% ­5.3% ­3.0% ­0.25 MEAN= 0.6% 13.9% 6.6% 16.1% 27.6% 23.8% 11.3% 3.73 1.5% 12.3% 4.9% 21.1% 28.4% 22.5% 9.3% 3.68 0.9% ­1.6% ­1.7% 5.0% 0.8% ­1.3% ­2.0% ­0.05 MEAN= 2.0% 15.5% 11.4% 17.0% 23.7% 20.6% 9.8% 3.46 2.0% 15.1% 13.7% 16.1% 22.9% 22.9% 7.3% 3.41 0.0% ­0.4% 2.3% ­0.9% ­0.8% 2.3% ­2.5% ­0.05 53. Skill in written expression 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 54. Skill in oral expression 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 55. Self­understanding 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 56. Ability to manage emotions appropriately 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 57. Ability to make close friends 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (BUS Report) 50
2004 GRAD 2004 BUS SENIORS SENIORS 58. Appreciation for persons of other races and ethnic backgrounds 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain MEAN= 0.4% 11.6% 10.5% 17.7% 22.7% 24.0% 13.2% 3.76 1.0% 11.8% 13.7% 19.6% 24.5% 18.6% 10.8% 3.54 0.6% 0.2% 3.2% 1.9% 1.8% ­5.4% ­2.4% ­0.22 MEAN= 0.5% 6.5% 7.4% 16.0% 27.6% 28.4% 13.6% 4.03 1.5% 4.4% 10.7% 19.0% 27.3% 26.8% 10.2% 3.88 1.0% ­2.1% 3.3% 3.0% ­0.3% ­1.6% ­3.4% ­0.15 MEAN= 0.1% 6.0% 8.9% 18.6% 26.9% 25.4% 14.0% 3.98 0.5% 4.4% 8.8% 19.6% 32.8% 27.0% 6.9% 3.88 0.4% ­1.6% ­0.1% 1.0% 5.9% 1.6% ­7.1% ­0.10 MEAN= 0.3% 9.0% 10.7% 20.7% 26.0% 20.7% 12.7% 3.76 0.0% 5.4% 9.3% 20.0% 29.3% 24.9% 11.2% 3.93 ­0.3% ­3.6% ­1.4% ­0.7% 3.3% 4.2% ­1.5% 0.17 MEAN= 0.5% 7.9% 7.9% 17.5% 25.4% 26.4% 14.2% 3.96 1.0% 5.9% 6.3% 16.6% 27.3% 30.7% 12.2% 4.04 0.5% ­2.0% ­1.6% ­0.9% 1.9% 4.3% ­2.0% 0.08 MEAN= 1.8% 15.3% 13.4% 19.2% 19.9% 19.4% 10.9% 3.42 2.4% 19.0% 19.5% 22.0% 16.6% 14.1% 6.3% 2.99 0.6% 3.7% 6.1% 2.8% ­3.3% ­5.3% ­4.6% ­0.43 59. Ability to relate to people 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 60. Knowledge of social/domestic issues 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 61. Knowledge of international relations 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 62. Ability to make ethical decisions 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 63. Appreciation for the arts 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (BUS Report) DIFFERENCE 51
2004 GRAD 2004 BUS SENIORS SENIORS 64. Appreciation for literature 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain DIFFERENCE MEAN= 1.6% 13.8% 14.8% 18.4% 24.3% 16.9% 10.0% 3.41 2.9% 19.0% 18.0% 22.9% 20.0% 14.1% 2.9% 2.92 1.3% 5.2% 3.2% 4.5% ­4.3% ­2.8% ­7.1% ­0.49 MEAN= 1.8% 13.6% 12.9% 21.6% 22.1% 18.3% 9.7% 3.42 2.0% 17.1% 18.5% 27.3% 18.5% 12.7% 3.9% 2.97 0.2% 3.5% 5.6% 5.7% ­3.6% ­5.6% ­5.8% ­0.45 MEAN= 0.1% 1.3% 5.2% 11.2% 26.9% 34.3% 21.0% 4.51 0.0% 1.0% 5.9% 15.7% 26.0% 36.3% 15.2% 4.36 ­0.1% ­0.3% 0.7% 4.5% ­0.9% 2.0% ­5.8% ­0.15 MEAN= 0.3% 2.6% 5.2% 12.5% 25.9% 33.2% 20.4% 4.42 0.5% 2.0% 3.4% 12.3% 27.0% 38.7% 16.2% 4.44 0.2% ­0.6% ­1.8% ­0.2% 1.1% 5.5% ­4.2% 0.02 MEAN= 0.1% 1.6% 2.1% 7.5% 21.5% 44.3% 22.7% 4.73 0.5% 1.0% 2.0% 10.3% 26.0% 45.1% 15.2% 4.56 0.4% ­0.6% ­0.1% 2.8% 4.5% 0.8% ­7.5% ­0.17 69. Your gender is: 1 ­ Male 2 ­ Female 39.0% 61.0% 46.3% 53.7% 7.3% ­7.3% 70. Your primary ethnic group is: 1 ­ White/Anglo/Caucasian 2 ­ African American 3 ­ Hispanic/Chicano(a)/Latino(a) 4 ­ Asian 5 ­ Native American/American Indian/Aleut 81.7% 4.7% 7.6% 5.2% 0.8% 81.2% 5.0% 7.4% 5.9% 0.5% ­0.5% 0.3% ­0.2% 0.7% ­0.3% 65. Appreciation of the humanities 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 66. Skills in gathering information 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 67. Technical knowledge 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 68. Scholarly knowledge 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (BUS Report) 52
71. Your year of birth is: 2004 GRAD 2004 BUS SENIORS SENIORS MEAN= 1976 1977 DIFFERENCE ­ 72. The highest education level completed by your mother was: 1 ­ Grade school 2 ­ Junior high 3 ­ Some high school 4 ­ High school graduate 5 ­ Vocational/technical/business (beyond high school) 6 ­ Some college 7 ­ Completed college (4 year degree) 8 ­ Graduate or Professional school 1.8% 1.0% 2.9% 25.5% 8.9% 25.5% 22.1% 12.2% 2.5% 1.5% 2.0% 24.6% 8.4% 26.6% 22.2% 12.3% 0.7% 0.5% ­0.9% ­0.9% ­0.5% 1.1% 0.1% 0.1% 73. The highest education level completed by your father was: 1 ­ Grade school 2 ­ Junior high 3 ­ Some high school 4 ­ High school graduate 5 ­ Vocational/technical/business (beyond high school) 6 ­ Some college 7 ­ Completed college (4 year degree) 8 ­ Graduate or Professional school 1.1% 1.3% 3.3% 20.5% 8.0% 20.7% 22.5% 22.7% 1.0% 1.0% 3.9% 17.6% 9.3% 20.6% 23.0% 23.5% ­0.1% ­0.3% 0.6% ­2.9% 1.3% ­0.1% 0.5% 0.8% 74. Your current marital status is: 1 ­ Single, never married 2 ­ Married 3 ­ Separated 4 ­ Divorced 5 ­ Widowed 6 ­ Other 67.7% 25.0% 0.6% 5.5% 0.1% 1.0% 68.9% 24.3% 1.0% 4.9% 0.5% 0.5% 1.2% ­0.7% 0.4% ­0.6% 0.4% ­0.5% Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (BUS Report) 53
CU­Colorado Springs 2004 Graduating Seniors Survey Report for Summer 2003 through Spring 2004 Comparison of University Totals to the College of Engineering SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 1. When did you start work toward a degree program at CU­Colorado Springs? 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 and before 2004 GRAD 2004 ENG SENIORS SENIORS N= 801 117 DIFFERENCE ­ 1.7% 16.7% 22.8% 26.8% 19.0% 5.6% 7.4% 2.6% 10.3% 16.4% 25.9% 27.6% 6.0% 11.2% 0.9% ­6.4% ­6.4% ­0.9% 8.6% 0.4% 3.8% 42.6% 55.7% 1.6% 54.3% 44.0% 1.7% 11.7% ­11.7% 0.1% 440 45.5% 31.1% 3.4% 5.0% 3.9% 1.8% 2.5% 0.7% 1.8% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.7% 1.6% 0.2% 0.9% 0.2% 50 36.0% 28.0% 2.0% 6.0% 0.0% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.0% 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 4.0% 6.0% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0% ­ ­9.5% ­3.1% ­1.4% 1.0% ­3.9% 0.2% ­2.5% ­0.7% 6.2% ­0.2% 1.8% 3.8% 3.3% 4.4% 1.8% ­0.9% ­0.2% 3. What was your initial student tuition classification? 1 ­ Resident 2 ­ Non­resident 85.8% 14.2% 86.3% 13.7% 0.5% ­0.5% 4. During your studies at CU­Colorado Springs, what was your course load during most semesters? 1 ­ Full­time (12 or more hours a semester) 2 ­ Part­time (less than 12 hours a semester) 90.8% 9.2% 88.9% 11.1% ­1.9% 1.9% 2003­2004 7.3% 26.6% 66.1% 2003­2004 4.3% 20.9% 74.8% ­3.0% ­5.7% 8.7% 2. What was your initial student level? 1 ­ Freshman 2 ­ Transfer (Please go to Q. 2a) 3 ­ Unclassified 2a. If you were a transfer student, from which institution did you transfer? Other PPCC (Pikes Peak Community College) CU­Boulder (University of Colorado at Boulder) CSU (Colorado State University) UNC (University of Northern Colorado) Adams State Western State Ft. Lewis USC (University of Southern Colorado) Metro State College Colorado School of Mines US Air Force Academy CTU (Colorado Technical University) CU­Denver (University of Colorado at Denver) CC (Colorado College) DU (Denver University) Regis University 5. When will you graduate from CU­Colorado Springs? Please indicate semester and year. Summer Fall Spring Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (ENG Report) N= 54
2004 GRAD 2004 ENG SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 6. Which degree will you receive at the time of the above graduation? 1 ­ Bachelor of Arts 2 ­ Bachelor of Science 49.9% 50.1% 12.8% 87.2% ­37.1% 37.1% 7. In what major(s) will you receive your degree from CU­Colorado Springs? Computer Science Electrical Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Other 5.3% 2.5% 2.9% 3.4% 0.4% 40.0% 18.2% 15.5% 25.5% 0.9% 34.7% 15.7% 12.6% 22.1% 0.5% 8. In which school/college are you enrolled as an undergraduate at CU­Colorado Springs? 3 ­ Engineering 14.6% 100.0% 85.4% 9. Have you changed colleges (as listed in Question 8) during your studies at CU­Colorado Springs? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 17.6% 82.4% 9.4% 90.4% ­8.2% 8.0% 3.16 3.16 ­ 11a. To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided you assistance to succeed academically 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 2.4% 26.7% 47.7% 23.2% 4.3% 27.6% 44.8% 23.3% 1.9% 0.9% ­2.9% 0.1% 11b. To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided you with the ability to deal with non­academic obligations (i.e. work or family)? 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 21.6% 33.8% 31.3% 13.3% 21.6% 36.2% 34.5% 7.8% 0.0% 2.4% 3.2% ­5.5% 11c.To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided support for your social interactions with other students? 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 16.4% 39.2% 32.0% 12.4% 13.9% 35.7% 35.7% 14.8% ­2.5% ­3.5% 3.7% 2.4% 12. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a degree? CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONLY. 1 ­ To obtain a general education. 2 ­ To satisfy my parents' desire. 3 ­ To discover what type of occupation I desire. 4 ­ To become better qualified for future employment. 5 ­ To become better qualified for my present employment. 6 ­ To qualify for advancement in my field of employment. 7 ­ To prepare for a better job than my present employment. 8 ­ To prepare for changing my occupation. 9 ­ To prepare for a graduate degree. 10 ­ Personal Fulfillment 11 ­ Other 4.9% 0.0% 3.5% 45.1% 2.0% 2.7% 8.3% 5.7% 13.8% 11.1% 2.8% 3.5% 0.0% 2.6% 56.5% 6.1% 1.7% 11.3% 6.1% 2.6% 7.8% 1.7% ­1.4% 0.0% ­0.9% 11.4% 4.1% ­1.0% 3.0% 0.4% ­11.2% ­3.3% ­1.1% 10. What is your current cumulative grade point average? Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (ENG Report) MEAN= 55
2004 GRAD 2004 ENG SENIORS SENIORS 13. Have you applied to an advanced degree (beyond bachelor's) or certificate program? 1 ­ Yes, full­time 2 ­ Yes, part­time 3 ­ No (go to Q. 13b) 13a. If yes, what is the program in which you will be enrolled and at what university? Program: Other (general graduate courses) ME (Master of Engineering) N= University: UCCS 13b. If no, do you plan to pursue an advanced degree in the near future? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No DIFFERENCE 7.6% 1.0% 91.4% 1.7% 98.3% ­5.9% 97.3% ­91.4% 64 2 ­ 40.6% 1.6% 50.0% 50.0% 9.4% 48.4% 41.0% 100.0% 59.0% 70.0% 30.0% 67.3% 32.7% ­2.7% 2.7% 42.1% 12.1% 11.4% 20.0% 2.7% 1.1% 4.8% 5.8% 50.9% 1.8% 16.7% 23.7% 1.8% 0.0% 0.9% 4.4% 8.8% ­10.3% 5.3% 3.7% ­0.9% ­1.1% ­3.9% ­1.4% 27.24 24.58 ­2.66 43.2% 22.6% 14.8% 19.3% 25.3% 23.1% 14.3% 37.4% ­17.9% 0.5% ­0.5% 18.1% 143 32.9% 28.7% 11.9% 7.0% 11.2% 2.8% 20 25.0% 25.0% 15.0% 5.0% 15.0% 15.0% ­ ­7.9% ­3.7% 3.1% ­2.0% 3.8% 12.2% 0.5% 1.8% 2.8% 17.6% 52.5% 24.8% 4.94 0.0% 0.9% 1.7% 13.9% 56.5% 27.0% 5.07 ­0.5% ­0.9% ­1.1% ­3.7% 4.0% 2.2% 0.13 SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT 14. What are your plans immediately following graduation? 1 ­ Seek employment 2 ­ Attend graduate school 3 ­ Continue current employment 4 ­ Both attend graduate school and seek or continue employment 5 ­ Go into the Teacher Education Program 6 ­ Be a homemaker 7 ­ Take time off 8 ­ Other 15. On average, how many hours per week do you currently spend in paid employment? MEAN= 16. How much of your paid employment is related to your field of study? 1­ Not Related 2­ Sometimes Related 3­ More Related Than Not 4­ Highly Related 17. If you are not employed, what is your current source of income? Spouse Parents Loans/Grants Other Savings Retirement N= Please circle the number that reflects your opinion on the following items: 18. My studies at CU­Colorado Springs enhanced my ability to get a job. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (ENG Report) 56
2004 GRAD 2004 ENG SENIORS SENIORS 19. I am pleased with my choice of degree program. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 0.4% 1.1% 2.3% 7.9% 42.0% 46.3% 5.29 0.9% 1.7% 1.7% 8.6% 44.0% 43.1% 5.22 0.5% 0.6% ­0.6% 0.7% 2.0% ­3.2% ­0.07 MEAN= 1.3% 3.4% 6.4% 26.6% 40.4% 21.8% 4.67 1.7% 0.9% 7.8% 28.4% 43.1% 18.1% 4.65 0.4% ­2.5% 1.4% 1.8% 2.7% ­3.7% ­0.02 MEAN= 3.0% 4.2% 8.2% 27.5% 39.5% 17.7% 4.49 5.2% 12.9% 15.5% 40.5% 20.7% 5.2% 3.74 2.2% 8.7% 7.3% 13.0% ­18.8% ­12.5% ­0.75 MEAN= 0.6% 2.2% 4.7% 20.8% 51.7% 20.0% 4.81 1.7% 0.9% 5.2% 23.3% 50.0% 19.0% 4.76 1.1% ­1.3% 0.5% 2.5% ­1.7% ­1.0% ­0.05 MEAN= 0.4% 0.9% 2.5% 11.5% 52.1% 32.6% 5.12 0.9% 0.9% 4.3% 14.7% 54.3% 25.0% 4.96 0.5% 0.0% 1.8% 3.2% 2.2% ­7.6% ­0.16 MEAN= 0.6% 2.1% 2.5% 13.7% 43.2% 37.8% 5.10 0.9% 3.5% 4.3% 15.7% 45.2% 30.4% 4.92 0.3% 1.4% 1.8% 2.0% 2.0% ­7.4% ­0.18 20. My degree program provided me detailed understanding of my anticipated career. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 21. The education I received at CU­Colorado Springs helped me understand how diversity issues are interrelated in regional, national and global relations. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 22. The technical skills I learned at CU­Colorado Springs were complete and up­to­date. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 23. In general, CU­Colorado Springs faculty are available and willing to help me complete my program of study. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 24. I would recommend my degree program to another student. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (ENG Report) DIFFERENCE 57
2004 GRAD 2004 ENG SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE SECTION C: RATING MY EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 25. In retrospect, do you wish you had chosen a different program of study? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (Go to Q. 28) 25a. If yes, what degree program do you wish you had chosen? General Business Information Systems Pre­professional Not offered at UCCS Other Physics (BS) Art History Mechanical Engineering Computer Science 12.2% 87.8% 12.1% 87.9% ­0.1% 0.1% 92 9.8% 4.3% 5.4% 7.6% 7.6% 2.2% 1.1% 3.3% 4.3% 14 28.6% 14.3% 14.3% 7.1% 7.1% 7.1% 7.1% 7.1% 7.1% ­ 18.8% 10.0% 8.9% ­0.5% ­0.5% 4.9% 6.0% 3.8% 2.8% 15.7% 84.3% 10.41 15.5% 84.5% 10.32 ­0.2% 0.2% ­0.09 4.52 3.94 2.63 2.39 ­1.89 ­1.55 3.98 4.60 3.64 2.52 3.52 6.23 ­1.46 ­1.08 2.59 4.39 4.85 0.46 3.12 1.89 ­1.23 3.62 3.67 1.55 4.62 ­2.07 0.95 MEAN= 0.6% 0.8% 1.8% 13.5% 53.5% 29.8% 5.09 0.0% 0.9% 4.4% 11.1% 56.1% 27.2% 5.10 ­0.6% 0.1% 2.6% ­2.4% 2.6% ­2.6% 0.01 MEAN= 1.0% 1.0% 2.5% 14.0% 54.2% 27.2% 5.01 0.9% 0.0% 1.7% 13.0% 57.4% 27.0% 5.07 ­0.1% ­1.0% ­0.8% ­1.0% 3.2% ­0.2% 0.06 N= 26. How many courses (not hours) did you complete your last two full semesters (not including summer term) at CU­Colorado Springs? 0­6 7 or more MEAN= 27. How many of these courses required you to complete: a ­ in class writing assignments (other than English classes). b ­ out of class writing assignment(s) (other than English classes) of at least 10 pages. c ­ oral presentation(s) (other than communication classes). d ­ group project(s)/activities. e ­ problems requiring quantitative (mathematical) skills (other than math classes). f ­ computer applications (either mainframe or personal computer in classes other than computer science or information systems). g ­ activities requiring knowledge of other cultures (other than foreign language classes). h ­ complete activities where you applied knowledge of gender issues i ­ scientific methodology. 28. I learned a variety of new intellectual concepts during my university education. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 29. I learned the theoretical foundations of the academic disciplines I studied during my university education. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (ENG Report) 58
2004 GRAD 2004 ENG SENIORS SENIORS 30. During your studies at CU­Colorado Springs did you complete a course or part of a course that provided you hands­on practical learning experiences? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No DIFFERENCE 66.7% 33.3% 36.4% 63.6% ­30.3% 30.3% N= 481 51.5% 26.7% 21.8% 66 47.0% 22.7% 30.3% ­ ­4.5% ­4.0% 8.5% MEAN= 48.42 50.83 2.41 MEAN= 0.1% 1.4% 18.9% 57.1% 22.5% 4.00 0.0% 1.7% 29.6% 55.7% 13.0% 3.80 ­0.1% 0.3% 10.7% ­1.4% ­9.5% ­0.20 MEAN= 0.3% 3.9% 23.4% 52.4% 20.0% 3.88 0.0% 0.9% 7.0% 43.5% 48.7% 4.40 ­0.3% ­3.0% ­16.4% ­8.9% 28.7% 0.52 MEAN= 0.4% 2.8% 25.1% 50.9% 20.9% 3.89 0.0% 0.9% 14.0% 50.0% 35.1% 4.19 ­0.4% ­1.9% ­11.1% ­0.9% 14.2% 0.30 MEAN= 0.0% 2.3% 14.6% 57.7% 25.5% 4.06 0.0% 5.2% 27.0% 50.4% 17.4% 3.80 0.0% 2.9% 12.4% ­7.3% ­8.1% ­0.26 MEAN= 0.3% 2.1% 13.7% 55.9% 28.0% 4.09 0.0% 0.9% 7.8% 43.5% 47.8% 4.38 ­0.3% ­1.2% ­5.9% ­12.4% 19.8% 0.29 31. If you attended another college or university prior to attending CU­Colorado Springs, go to question 31a. If you did not attend another college or university, go to question 32. 31a. What type of college did you attend prior to enrolling at CU­Colorado Springs? 2­year college 4­year college University 31b. How many hours of college credit did you transfer to CU­Colorado Springs? 32. How would you rate the overall quality of YOUR education at CU­Colorado Springs, in the following areas? ORAL COMMUNICATION (e.g., public speaking, small groups, one­on­one) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (e.g., math, statistics) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent SCIENTIFIC REASONING (e.g.. scientific reasoning and methods) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent QUALITATIVE SKILLS (e.g., personal analysis, perception, intuition) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent ANALYTICAL REASONING (e.g., logic) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (ENG Report) 59
2004 GRAD 2004 ENG SENIORS SENIORS GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (e.g., using charts, graphs) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MEAN= 1.0% 7.1% 27.1% 44.2% 20.6% 3.76 0.0% 3.5% 25.2% 43.5% 27.8% 3.96 ­1.0% ­3.6% ­1.9% ­0.7% 7.2% 0.20 MEAN= 0.3% 2.9% 15.4% 49.6% 31.8% 4.10 0.9% 4.3% 26.1% 52.2% 16.5% 3.79 0.6% 1.4% 10.7% 2.6% ­15.3% ­0.31 MEAN= 0.4% 2.4% 12.9% 46.2% 38.1% 4.19 0.0% 5.2% 22.6% 53.0% 19.1% 3.86 ­0.4% 2.8% 9.7% 6.8% ­19.0% ­0.33 MEAN= 0.1% 1.1% 9.3% 49.2% 40.2% 4.28 0.0% 0.9% 4.4% 36.0% 58.8% 4.53 ­0.1% ­0.2% ­4.9% ­13.2% 18.6% 0.25 MEAN= 0.0% 2.1% 11.8% 42.7% 43.4% 4.27 0.0% 2.6% 17.4% 46.1% 33.9% 4.11 0.0% 0.5% 5.6% 3.4% ­9.5% ­0.16 MEAN= 0.5% 2.5% 15.2% 42.7% 39.1% 4.17 0.0% 6.1% 21.9% 45.6% 26.3% 3.92 ­0.5% 3.6% 6.7% 2.9% ­12.8% ­0.25 MEAN= 1.8% 4.6% 20.2% 49.4% 24.1% 3.89 0.9% 7.0% 30.4% 37.4% 24.3% 3.77 ­0.9% 2.4% 10.2% ­12.0% 0.2% ­0.12 READING SKILLS 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent WRITING SKILLS 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS (e.g., critical thinking) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­Good 5­ Excellent WORKING WITH OTHERS (e.g., teams, groups, etc.) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent INFORMATION GATHERING SKILLS (e.g. library, internet, etc.) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MOTIVATION 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (ENG Report) DIFFERENCE 60
2004 GRAD 2004 ENG SENIORS SENIORS SELF­DISCIPLINE 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MEAN= 1.5% 2.5% 19.0% 48.2% 28.8% 4.00 0.0% 1.8% 25.4% 49.1% 23.7% 3.95 ­1.5% ­0.7% 6.4% 0.9% ­5.1% ­0.05 MEAN= 1.8% 4.4% 21.2% 46.4% 26.2% 3.91 4.4% 11.4% 36.0% 34.2% 14.0% 3.42 2.6% 7.0% 14.8% ­12.2% ­12.2% ­0.49 MEAN= 1.9% 7.8% 30.9% 39.4% 20.0% 3.68 4.4% 15.9% 42.5% 26.5% 10.6% 3.23 2.5% 8.1% 11.6% ­12.9% ­9.4% ­0.45 MEAN= 0.4% 1.8% 11.2% 54.3% 32.4% 4.16 0.9% 0.0% 17.4% 49.6% 32.2% 4.12 0.5% ­1.8% 6.2% ­4.7% ­0.2% ­0.04 MEAN= 0.4% 1.4% 8.4% 59.5% 30.3% 4.18 0.9% 0.0% 12.3% 67.5% 19.3% 4.04 0.5% ­1.4% 3.9% 8.0% ­11.0% ­0.14 MEAN= 1.0% 2.0% 3.1% 20.1% 56.0% 17.7% 4.81 1.7% 0.9% 2.6% 18.1% 61.2% 15.5% 4.83 0.7% ­1.1% ­0.5% ­2.0% 5.2% ­2.2% 0.02 MEAN= 0.6% 2.9% 6.0% 26.4% 42.8% 21.2% 4.71 1.7% 4.3% 8.7% 35.7% 37.4% 12.2% 4.39 1.1% 1.4% 2.7% 9.3% ­5.4% ­9.0% ­0.32 MULTI­CULTURAL AWARENESS (e.g., sensitivity to others unlike you) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent UNDERSTANDING & SYNTHESIZING HISTORICAL EVENTS (e.g., understanding of today's world in light of the past) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent PRIMARY COLLEGE OF ACADEMIC WORK 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent OVERALL INSTRUCTION 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 33. CU­Colorado Springs prepared me well for my field of specialization. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 34. The education I received at CU­Colorado Springs contributed to my personal growth in helping me recognize my rights, responsibilities, and privileges as a citizen. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (ENG Report) DIFFERENCE 61
2004 GRAD 2004 ENG SENIORS SENIORS 35. Overall, I am satisfied with the education I received at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree DIFFERENCE MEAN= 0.6% 1.5% 1.8% 9.4% 57.9% 28.8% 5.09 0.9% 0.9% 4.3% 12.2% 60.0% 21.7% 4.95 0.3% ­0.6% 2.5% 2.8% 2.1% ­7.1% ­0.14 MEAN= 2.8% 3.5% 4.7% 15.0% 52.0% 22.0% 4.76 0.9% 5.2% 3.5% 20.0% 53.9% 16.5% 4.70 ­1.9% 1.7% ­1.2% 5.0% 1.9% ­5.5% ­0.06 MEAN= 47.6% 35.1% 8.4% 3.1% 3.3% 2.5% 1.87 44.3% 35.7% 10.4% 6.1% 1.7% 1.7% 1.90 ­3.3% 0.6% 2.0% 3.0% ­1.6% ­0.8% 0.03 MEAN= 6.9% 18.4% 11.7% 18.6% 25.8% 18.6% 3.94 2.6% 3.5% 6.1% 14.8% 36.5% 36.5% 4.89 ­4.3% ­14.9% ­5.6% ­3.8% 10.7% 17.9% 0.95 MEAN= 2.6% 5.3% 8.3% 28.5% 38.6% 16.7% 4.45 7.0% 14.8% 16.5% 31.3% 21.7% 8.7% 3.72 4.4% 9.5% 8.2% 2.8% ­16.9% ­8.0% ­0.73 40. During the years you were completing your degree at CU­Colorado Springs, how often were courses you needed for your general education requirements unavailable in the semester you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always 20.1% 35.7% 32.7% 10.4% 1.1% 18.3% 39.1% 31.3% 10.4% 0.9% ­1.8% 3.4% ­1.4% 0.0% ­0.2% 36. I would send my child(ren) to CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 37. I would never recommend CU­Colorado Springs to a prospective student. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 38. I sought formal advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester). 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 39. The faculty at CU­Colorado Springs used examples of diversity (different cultures, religions, races, people with disabilities, etc.) in their class material. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (ENG Report) 62
2004 GRAD 2004 ENG SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 41. How often were courses needed for your major unavailable in the semester you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always 19.2% 27.0% 37.5% 14.3% 1.9% 14.8% 17.4% 50.4% 16.5% 0.9% ­4.4% ­9.6% 12.9% 2.2% ­1.0% 42. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your major program of study? 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 1.4% 4.7% 20.0% 46.1% 27.8% 2.6% 7.0% 24.3% 49.6% 16.5% 1.2% 2.3% 4.3% 3.5% ­11.3% 43. How would you evaluate the advising you received from the Student Success Center? 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 1.0% 3.6% 19.3% 45.9% 30.2% 0.0% 4.5% 28.6% 42.9% 24.1% ­1.0% 0.9% 9.3% ­3.0% ­6.1% 44. Did you work directly with any faculty member on research or creative projects during your time at CU­Colorado Springs, either in or outside of class? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 39.6% 60.4% 33.0% 67.0% ­6.6% 6.6% 45. How many hours per week do you spend in volunteer, charity, or other community activities that you are involved with as part of your education? 1­ None 2­ 1­5 3­ 5­10 4­ 10­15 5­Over 15 59.0% 28.3% 7.4% 2.6% 2.6% 60.0% 28.7% 10.4% 0.0% 0.9% 1.0% 0.4% 3.0% ­2.6% ­1.7% 46. Approximately how many faculty members took an interest in your educational and career goals (other than for advising purposes) during your years at CU­Colorado Springs? 1 ­ None 2 ­ One 3 ­ Two or Three 4 ­ Four or More 23.7% 23.1% 43.4% 9.8% 33.0% 16.5% 44.3% 6.1% 9.3% ­6.6% 0.9% ­3.7% 47. How often, either formally or informally, did you meet with faculty members outside of regular classroom hours? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Occasionally 3 ­ Often 4 ­ Very Often 14.0% 64.8% 15.9% 5.3% 10.4% 62.6% 15.7% 11.3% ­3.6% ­2.2% ­0.2% 6.0% 48. As a student at CU­Colorado Springs, have you completed an internship, field experience, co­op experience, practicum, or clinical assignment? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 38.4% 61.6% 47.8% 52.2% 9.4% ­9.4% 49. To what extent have you used electronic technologies (computer software, email, Internet, etc.), to complete class assignments? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Occasionally 3 ­ Often 4 ­ Very Often 0.3% 7.9% 25.9% 65.7% 0.0% 8.7% 25.2% 66.1% ­0.3% 0.8% ­0.7% 0.4% Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (ENG Report) 63
2004 GRAD 2004 ENG SENIORS SENIORS 50. In your opinion, what were the advantages of going to CU­Colorado Springs? Location Small class size Faculty Cost Good equipment, facilities, resources Personable/small student:teacher ratio Good departmental programs Small school/atmosphere Quality education Good reputation Beautiful campus Friendly atmosphere Availability of faculty Convenient Curriculum Accredited Other Able to get a degree Diverse course offerings Diversity on campus Good academic advising Financial aid Had major I wanted Night classes Good career placement, guidance Well­rounded education Part of CU system, affiliation w/Boulder Class hours/schedule Orientation to non­traditional students High academic standards Diversity among students Older, mature student body Classes taught by PhD's, not TA's Diversity among instructors Dorms Had no choice Sports, near OTC Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (ENG Report) 17.3% 11.6% 9.7% 7.5% 4.7% 6.2% 2.9% 6.1% 4.5% 2.5% 1.8% 2.1% 3.9% 3.2% 0.9% 1.7% 1.6% 1.1% 1.0% 1.0% 0.4% 0.5% 1.0% 0.7% 0.3% 1.2% 0.4% 2.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.6% 0.2% 0.3% 0.1% 0.5% 0.1% 0.1% 16.7% 15.3% 11.8% 9.9% 5.9% 5.4% 5.4% 3.4% 3.4% 3.0% 3.0% 2.5% 2.0% 2.0% 1.5% 1.5% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% DIFFERENCE ­0.6% 3.7% 2.1% 2.4% 1.2% ­0.8% 2.5% ­2.7% ­1.1% 0.5% 1.2% 0.4% ­1.9% ­1.2% 0.6% ­0.2% ­0.6% ­0.1% 0.0% ­0.5% 0.1% 0.0% ­0.5% ­0.2% 0.2% ­0.7% 0.1% ­1.6% ­0.1% ­0.1% ­0.6% ­0.2% ­0.3% ­0.1% ­0.5% ­0.1% ­0.1% 64
2004 GRAD 2004 ENG SENIORS SENIORS 51 In your opinion, what were the disadvantages of going to CU­Colorado Springs? Parking Faculty Out­dated equipment, technology, Lack of Class hours/schedule Lacking college atmosphere Little campus life/social life School is too small Poor academic advising Other Location Need wider selection of courses High fees, costs Department/Program disorganized Lack of internships, practical/work experience Curriculum School lacks a big name, not well­known Need more majors Growing too fast, overcrowded Lack of diversity among instructors Unfriendly, uncaring atmosphere Lack of school spirit Poor job placement, career guidance Lack of funding for departments/school Lack of diversity on campus Group projects Construction Need more graduate programs Lack of financial aid Not enough night classes Overshadowed by Boulder Liberal attitude Classes taught by TA's, not PhD's Lack of diversity among students Dorms No involvement with community Lack of sports Transfer of credits Inadequate library resources No cohesiveness/communication Use of student funds Too many unnecessary requirements Classes too big Students too old Bureaucracy Classes Too Small Students too young Staff Poor student/customer services Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (ENG Report) 22.3% 4.8% 2.6% 7.3% 4.4% 8.3% 2.0% 2.7% 8.3% 2.0% 3.6% 3.7% 0.9% 1.0% 1.5% 0.9% 3.0% 1.4% 0.9% 0.5% 1.2% 1.0% 1.3% 1.4% 0.5% 0.6% 0.2% 0.6% 0.4% 0.3% 0.1% 0.1% 0.6% 0.2% 1.3% 1.8% 0.9% 0.1% 0.3% 0.2% 1.4% 0.5% 0.1% 0.4% 1.0% 0.1% 1.0% 0.1% 17.5% 10.9% 10.2% 7.3% 5.8% 5.1% 4.4% 3.6% 3.6% 2.9% 2.2% 2.2% 2.2% 2.2% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% DIFFERENCE ­4.8% 6.1% 7.6% 0.0% 1.4% ­3.2% 2.4% 0.9% ­4.7% 0.9% ­1.4% ­1.5% 1.3% 1.2% 0.0% 0.6% ­1.5% 0.1% 0.6% 1.0% 0.3% 0.5% ­0.6% ­0.7% 0.2% 0.1% ­0.2% ­0.6% 0.3% 0.4% 0.6% 0.6% 0.1% 0.5% ­0.6% ­1.8% ­0.9% ­0.1% ­0.3% ­0.2% ­1.4% ­0.5% ­0.1% ­0.4% ­1.0% ­0.1% ­1.0% ­0.1% 65
2004 GRAD 2004 ENG SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE Section D: Personal Development (These questions are intended to report your areas of gains/losses, not your level of satisfaction.) On items 52 through 68, please evaluate the degree of personal development or gain which resulted from your attendance at CU­Colorado Springs. 52. Problem­solving ability 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain MEAN= 0.0% 1.3% 2.1% 12.3% 36.3% 38.4% 9.7% 4.37 0.0% 2.9% 0.9% 6.0% 14.5% 55.6% 20.5% 4.81 0.0% 1.6% ­1.2% ­6.3% ­21.8% 17.2% 10.8% 0.44 MEAN= 0.3% 1.9% 4.4% 10.0% 28.4% 38.8% 16.3% 4.46 1.7% 5.1% 9.4% 17.1% 31.6% 29.1% 6.0% 3.83 1.4% 3.2% 5.0% 7.1% 3.2% ­9.7% ­10.3% ­0.63 MEAN= 0.0% 3.1% 3.5% 12.8% 28.9% 34.3% 17.2% 4.39 0.0% 9.4% 6.0% 19.7% 29.1% 28.2% 7.7% 3.84 0.0% 6.3% 2.5% 6.9% 0.2% ­6.1% ­9.5% ­0.55 MEAN= 0.3% 2.9% 3.3% 11.4% 27.5% 36.0% 18.6% 4.46 0.0% 5.1% 2.6% 16.2% 30.8% 34.2% 11.1% 4.20 ­0.3% 2.2% ­0.7% 4.8% 3.3% ­1.8% ­7.5% ­0.26 MEAN= 0.6% 13.9% 6.6% 16.1% 27.6% 23.8% 11.3% 3.73 0.0% 22.2% 6.8% 20.5% 23.9% 20.5% 6.0% 3.32 ­0.6% 8.3% 0.2% 4.4% ­3.7% ­3.3% ­5.3% ­0.41 53. Skill in written expression 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 54. Skill in oral expression 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 55. Self­understanding 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 56. Ability to manage emotions appropriately 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (ENG Report) 66
2004 GRAD 2004 ENG SENIORS SENIORS 57. Ability to make close friends 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain MEAN= 2.0% 15.5% 11.4% 17.0% 23.7% 20.6% 9.8% 3.46 1.7% 16.2% 6.8% 17.1% 27.4% 21.4% 9.4% 3.54 ­0.3% 0.7% ­4.6% 0.1% 3.7% 0.8% ­0.4% 0.08 MEAN= 0.4% 11.6% 10.5% 17.7% 22.7% 24.0% 13.2% 3.76 0.0% 25.6% 12.8% 18.8% 17.1% 18.8% 6.8% 3.11 ­0.4% 14.0% 2.3% 1.1% ­5.6% ­5.2% ­6.4% ­0.65 MEAN= 0.5% 6.5% 7.4% 16.0% 27.6% 28.4% 13.6% 4.03 0.0% 12.0% 6.0% 22.2% 26.5% 26.5% 6.8% 3.70 ­0.5% 5.5% ­1.4% 6.2% ­1.1% ­1.9% ­6.8% ­0.33 MEAN= 0.1% 6.0% 8.9% 18.6% 26.9% 25.4% 14.0% 3.98 0.0% 17.9% 13.7% 30.8% 18.8% 12.8% 6.0% 3.13 ­0.1% 11.9% 4.8% 12.2% ­8.1% ­12.6% ­8.0% ­0.85 MEAN= 0.3% 9.0% 10.7% 20.7% 26.0% 20.7% 12.7% 3.76 0.0% 21.4% 17.9% 25.6% 22.2% 6.8% 6.0% 2.93 ­0.3% 12.4% 7.2% 4.9% ­3.8% ­13.9% ­6.7% ­0.83 MEAN= 0.5% 7.9% 7.9% 17.5% 25.4% 26.4% 14.2% 3.96 0.0% 17.9% 11.1% 23.1% 24.8% 13.7% 9.4% 3.33 ­0.5% 10.0% 3.2% 5.6% ­0.6% ­12.7% ­4.8% ­0.63 58. Appreciation for persons of other races and ethnic backgrounds 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 59. Ability to relate to people 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 60. Knowledge of social/domestic issues 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 61. Knowledge of international relations 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 62. Ability to make ethical decisions 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (ENG Report) DIFFERENCE 67
2004 GRAD 2004 ENG SENIORS SENIORS 63. Appreciation for the arts 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain MEAN= 1.8% 15.3% 13.4% 19.2% 19.9% 19.4% 10.9% 3.42 2.6% 28.2% 16.2% 24.8% 17.9% 3.4% 6.8% 2.65 0.8% 12.9% 2.8% 5.6% ­2.0% ­16.0% ­4.1% ­0.77 MEAN= 1.6% 13.8% 14.8% 18.4% 24.3% 16.9% 10.0% 3.41 1.7% 25.6% 18.8% 23.1% 22.2% 5.1% 3.4% 2.68 0.1% 11.8% 4.0% 4.7% ­2.1% ­11.8% ­6.6% ­0.73 MEAN= 1.8% 13.6% 12.9% 21.6% 22.1% 18.3% 9.7% 3.42 2.6% 22.4% 14.7% 25.0% 24.1% 8.6% 2.6% 2.82 0.8% 8.8% 1.8% 3.4% 2.0% ­9.7% ­7.1% ­0.60 MEAN= 0.1% 1.3% 5.2% 11.2% 26.9% 34.3% 21.0% 4.51 0.0% 1.7% 8.5% 14.5% 25.6% 36.8% 12.8% 4.26 ­0.1% 0.4% 3.3% 3.3% ­1.3% 2.5% ­8.2% ­0.25 MEAN= 0.3% 2.6% 5.2% 12.5% 25.9% 33.2% 20.4% 4.42 0.0% 0.0% 0.9% 1.7% 17.2% 34.5% 45.7% 5.22 ­0.3% ­2.6% ­4.3% ­10.8% ­8.7% 1.3% 25.3% 0.80 MEAN= 0.1% 1.6% 2.1% 7.5% 21.5% 44.3% 22.7% 4.73 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 9.4% 18.8% 42.7% 27.4% 4.85 ­0.1% ­1.6% ­0.4% 1.9% ­2.7% ­1.6% 4.7% 0.12 64. Appreciation for literature 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 65. Appreciation of the humanities 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 66. Skills in gathering information 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 67. Technical knowledge 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 68. Scholarly knowledge 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (ENG Report) DIFFERENCE 68
2004 GRAD 2004 ENG SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 69. Your gender is: 1 ­ Male 2 ­ Female 39.0% 61.0% 73.5% 26.5% 34.5% ­34.5% 70. Your primary ethnic group is: 1 ­ White/Anglo/Caucasian 2 ­ African American 3 ­ Hispanic/Chicano(a)/Latino(a) 4 ­ Asian 5 ­ Native American/American Indian/Aleut 81.7% 4.7% 7.6% 5.2% 0.8% 73.9% 4.3% 10.4% 11.3% 0.0% ­7.8% ­0.4% 2.8% 6.1% ­0.8% 1976 1977 ­ 72. The highest education level completed by your mother was: 1 ­ Grade school 2 ­ Junior high 3 ­ Some high school 4 ­ High school graduate 5 ­ Vocational/technical/business (beyond high school) 6 ­ Some college 7 ­ Completed college (4 year degree) 8 ­ Graduate or Professional school 1.8% 1.0% 2.9% 25.5% 8.9% 25.5% 22.1% 12.2% 0.9% 0.9% 1.7% 34.2% 6.8% 18.8% 25.6% 11.1% ­0.9% ­0.1% ­1.2% 8.7% ­2.1% ­6.7% 3.5% ­1.1% 73. The highest education level completed by your father was: 1 ­ Grade school 2 ­ Junior high 3 ­ Some high school 4 ­ High school graduate 5 ­ Vocational/technical/business (beyond high school) 6 ­ Some college 7 ­ Completed college (4 year degree) 8 ­ Graduate or Professional school 1.1% 1.3% 3.3% 20.5% 8.0% 20.7% 22.5% 22.7% 0.9% 0.0% 3.4% 19.8% 11.2% 22.4% 21.6% 20.7% ­0.2% ­1.3% 0.1% ­0.7% 3.2% 1.7% ­0.9% ­2.0% 74. Your current marital status is: 1 ­ Single, never married 2 ­ Married 3 ­ Separated 4 ­ Divorced 5 ­ Widowed 6 ­ Other 67.7% 25.0% 0.6% 5.5% 0.1% 1.0% 70.9% 25.6% 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 3.2% 0.6% ­0.6% ­2.1% ­0.1% ­1.0% 71. Your year of birth is: Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (ENG Report) MEAN= 69
CU­Colorado Springs 2004 Graduating Seniors Survey Report for Summer 2003 through Spring 2004 Comparison of University Totals to the College of Nursing SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 1. When did you start work toward a degree program at CU­Colorado Springs? 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 and before 2004 GRAD 2004 NURS SENIORS SENIORS N= 801 66 DIFFERENCE ­ 1.7% 16.7% 22.8% 26.8% 19.0% 5.6% 7.4% 1.5% 7.7% 38.5% 33.8% 16.9% 1.5% 0.0% ­0.2% ­9.0% 15.7% 7.0% ­2.1% ­4.1% ­7.4% 42.6% 55.7% 1.6% 33.3% 62.1% 4.5% ­9.3% 6.4% 2.9% 440 45.5% 31.1% 3.4% 5.0% 3.9% 1.8% 0.7% 42 52.4% 21.4% 4.8% 7.1% 7.1% 4.8% 2.4% ­ 6.9% ­9.7% 1.4% 2.1% 3.2% 3.0% 1.7% 3. What was your initial student tuition classification? 1 ­ Resident 2 ­ Non­resident 85.8% 14.2% 74.2% 25.8% ­11.6% 11.6% 4. During your studies at CU­Colorado Springs, what was your course load during most semesters? 1 ­ Full­time (12 or more hours a semester) 2 ­ Part­time (less than 12 hours a semester) 90.8% 9.2% 98.5% 1.5% 7.7% ­7.7% 2003­2004 7.3% 26.6% 66.1% 2003­2004 1.5% 10.6% 87.9% ­5.8% ­16.0% 21.8% 6. Which degree will you receive at the time of the above graduation? 2 ­ Bachelor of Science 50.1% 100.0% 49.9% 7. In what major(s) will you receive your degree from CU­Colorado Springs? Nursing Health Care Services 6.5% 1.7% 84.4% 15.6% 77.9% 13.9% 8. In which school/college are you enrolled as an undergraduate at CU­Colorado Springs? 4 ­ Nursing 8.3% 100.0% 91.7% 2. What was your initial student level? 1 ­ Freshman 2 ­ Transfer (Please go to Q. 2a) 3 ­ Unclassified 2a. If you were a transfer student, from which institution did you transfer? Other PPCC (Pikes Peak Community College) CU­Boulder (University of Colorado at Boulder) CSU (Colorado State University) UNC (University of Northern Colorado) Adams State Ft. Lewis 5. When will you graduate from CU­Colorado Springs? Please indicate semester and year. Summer Fall Spring Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (NURS Report) N= 70
SENIORS 801 SENIORS 66 DIFFERENCE ­ 17.6% 82.4% 10.6% 89.4% ­7.0% 7.0% 3.16 3.35 ­ 11a. To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided you assistance to succeed academically 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 2.4% 26.7% 47.7% 23.2% 0.0% 36.4% 45.5% 18.2% ­2.4% 9.7% ­2.2% ­5.0% 11b. To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided you with the ability to deal with non­academic obligations (i.e. work or family)? 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 21.6% 33.8% 31.3% 13.3% 19.7% 48.5% 25.8% 6.1% ­1.9% 14.7% ­5.5% ­7.2% 11c.To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided support for your social interactions with other students? 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 16.4% 39.2% 32.0% 12.4% 13.6% 48.5% 27.3% 10.6% ­2.8% 9.3% ­4.7% ­1.8% 12. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a degree? CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONLY. 1 ­ To obtain a general education. 2 ­ To satisfy my parents' desire. 3 ­ To discover what type of occupation I desire. 4 ­ To become better qualified for future employment. 5 ­ To become better qualified for my present employment. 6 ­ To qualify for advancement in my field of employment. 7 ­ To prepare for a better job than my present employment. 8 ­ To prepare for changing my occupation. 9 ­ To prepare for a graduate degree. 10 ­ Personal Fulfillment 11 ­ Other 4.9% 0.0% 3.5% 45.1% 2.0% 2.7% 8.3% 5.7% 13.8% 11.1% 2.8% 4.5% 0.0% 3.0% 27.3% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 13.6% 3.0% 27.3% 12.1% ­0.4% 0.0% ­0.5% ­17.8% 1.0% 0.3% ­5.3% 7.9% ­10.8% 16.2% 9.3% 13. Have you applied to an advanced degree (beyond bachelor's) or certificate program? 1 ­ Yes, full­time 2 ­ Yes, part­time 3 ­ No (go to Q. 13b) 7.6% 1.0% 91.4% 1.5% 0.0% 98.5% ­6.1% ­1.0% 7.1% 64 1 ­ 40.6% 100.0% 59.4% 45.9% 100.0% 54.1% SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS N= 9. Have you changed colleges (as listed in Question 8) during your studies at CU­Colorado Springs? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 10. What is your current cumulative grade point average? 13a. If yes, what is the program in which you will be enrolled and at what university? Program: Other (general graduate courses) University: Other Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (NURS Report) MEAN= N= 71
SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 13b. If no, do you plan to pursue an advanced degree in the near future? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No SENIORS 801 SENIORS 66 DIFFERENCE ­ 70.0% 30.0% 67.2% 32.8% ­2.8% 2.8% 42.1% 12.1% 11.4% 20.0% 2.7% 1.1% 4.8% 5.8% 71.2% 1.5% 3.0% 6.1% 0.0% 0.0% 7.6% 10.6% 29.1% ­10.6% ­8.4% ­13.9% ­2.7% ­1.1% 2.8% 4.8% 27.24 19.07 ­8.17 43.2% 22.6% 14.8% 19.3% 30.2% 14.0% 16.3% 39.5% ­13.0% ­8.6% 1.5% 20.2% 143 32.9% 28.7% 11.9% 2.8% 2.8% 27 40.7% 33.3% 14.8% 3.7% 7.4% ­ 7.8% 4.6% 2.9% 0.9% 4.6% MEAN= 0.5% 1.8% 2.8% 17.6% 52.5% 24.8% 4.94 0.0% 1.5% 3.0% 9.1% 37.9% 48.5% 5.29 ­0.5% ­0.3% 0.2% ­8.5% ­14.6% 23.7% 0.35 MEAN= 0.4% 1.1% 2.3% 7.9% 42.0% 46.3% 5.29 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 6.1% 36.4% 56.1% 5.47 ­0.4% ­1.1% ­0.8% ­1.8% ­5.6% 9.8% 0.18 MEAN= 1.3% 3.4% 6.4% 26.6% 40.4% 21.8% 4.67 0.0% 1.5% 1.5% 10.6% 40.9% 45.5% 5.27 ­1.3% ­1.9% ­4.9% ­16.0% 0.5% 23.7% 0.60 N= SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT 14. What are your plans immediately following graduation? 1 ­ Seek employment 2 ­ Attend graduate school 3 ­ Continue current employment 4 ­ Both attend graduate school and seek or continue employment 5 ­ Go into the Teacher Education Program 6 ­ Be a homemaker 7 ­ Take time off 8 ­ Other 15. On average, how many hours per week do you currently spend in paid employment? MEAN= 16. How much of your paid employment is related to your field of study? 1­ Not Related 2­ Sometimes Related 3­ More Related Than Not 4­ Highly Related 17. If you are not employed, what is your current source of income? Spouse Parents Loans/Grants Retirement Military N= Please circle the number that reflects your opinion on the following items: 18. My studies at CU­Colorado Springs enhanced my ability to get a job. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 19. I am pleased with my choice of degree program. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 20. My degree program provided me detailed understanding of my anticipated career. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (NURS Report) 72
SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS SENIORS 801 SENIORS 66 DIFFERENCE ­ MEAN= 3.0% 4.2% 8.2% 27.5% 39.5% 17.7% 4.49 1.5% 0.0% 6.1% 27.3% 53.0% 12.1% 4.67 ­1.5% ­4.2% ­2.1% ­0.2% 13.5% ­5.6% 0.18 MEAN= 0.6% 2.2% 4.7% 20.8% 51.7% 20.0% 4.81 0.0% 0.0% 3.0% 10.6% 56.1% 30.3% 5.14 ­0.6% ­2.2% ­1.7% ­10.2% 4.4% 10.3% 0.33 MEAN= 0.4% 0.9% 2.5% 11.5% 52.1% 32.6% 5.12 0.0% 1.5% 1.5% 6.1% 53.0% 37.9% 5.24 ­0.4% 0.6% ­1.0% ­5.4% 0.9% 5.3% 0.12 MEAN= 0.6% 2.1% 2.5% 13.7% 43.2% 37.8% 5.10 0.0% 1.5% 3.0% 10.6% 39.4% 45.5% 5.24 ­0.6% ­0.6% 0.5% ­3.1% ­3.8% 7.7% 0.14 12.2% 87.8% 4.6% 95.4% ­7.6% 7.6% 92 6.5% 3 100.0% ­ 93.5% 15.7% 84.3% 10.41 68.2% 31.8% 6.65 52.5% ­52.5% ­3.76 N= 21. The education I received at CU­Colorado Springs helped me understand how diversity issues are interrelated in regional, national and global relations. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 22. The technical skills I learned at CU­Colorado Springs were complete and up­to­date. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 23. In general, CU­Colorado Springs faculty are available and willing to help me complete my program of study. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 24. I would recommend my degree program to another student. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree SECTION C: RATING MY EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 25. In retrospect, do you wish you had chosen a different program of study? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (Go to Q. 28) 25a. If yes, what degree program do you wish you had chosen? Biology N= 26. How many courses (not hours) did you complete your last two full semesters (not including summer term) at CU­Colorado Springs? 0­6 7 or more MEAN= Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (NURS Report) 73
SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 27. How many of these courses required you to complete: a ­ in class writing assignments (other than English classes). b ­ out of class writing assignment(s) (other than English classes) of at least 10 pages. c ­ oral presentation(s) (other than communication classes). d ­ group project(s)/activities. e ­ problems requiring quantitative (mathematical) skills (other than math classes). f ­ computer applications (either mainframe or personal computer in classes other than computer science or information systems). g ­ activities requiring knowledge of other cultures (other than foreign language classes). h ­ complete activities where you applied knowledge of gender issues i ­ scientific methodology. SENIORS 801 SENIORS 66 DIFFERENCE ­ 4.52 3.94 4.06 3.65 ­0.46 ­0.29 3.98 4.60 3.64 3.65 4.06 3.78 ­0.33 ­0.54 ­ 4.39 4.92 0.53 3.12 4.31 1.19 3.62 3.67 4.38 5.02 0.76 1.35 MEAN= 0.6% 0.8% 1.8% 13.5% 53.5% 29.8% 5.09 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 10.6% 51.5% 34.8% 5.15 ­0.6% 2.2% ­1.8% ­2.9% ­2.0% 5.0% 0.06 MEAN= 1.0% 1.0% 2.5% 14.0% 54.2% 27.2% 5.01 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 6.1% 51.5% 40.9% 5.30 ­1.0% 0.5% ­2.5% ­7.9% ­2.7% 13.7% 0.29 66.7% 33.3% 94.6% 5.4% 27.9% ­27.9% N= 481 51.5% 26.7% 21.8% 67 35.8% 23.9% 40.3% ­ ­15.7% ­2.8% 18.5% MEAN= 48.42 49.29 0.87 MEAN= 0.1% 1.4% 18.9% 57.1% 22.5% 4.00 0.0% 3.0% 19.7% 63.6% 13.6% 3.88 ­0.1% 1.6% 0.8% 6.5% ­8.9% ­0.12 N= 28. I learned a variety of new intellectual concepts during my university education. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 29. I learned the theoretical foundations of the academic disciplines I studied during my university education. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 30. During your studies at CU­Colorado Springs did you complete a course or part of a course that provided you hands­on practical learning experiences? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 31. If you attended another college or university prior to attending CU­Colorado Springs, go to question 31a. If you did not attend another college or university, go to question 32. 31a. What type of college did you attend prior to enrolling at CU­Colorado Springs? 2­year college 4­year college University 31b. How many hours of college credit did you transfer to CU­Colorado Springs? 32. How would you rate the overall quality of YOUR education at CU­Colorado Springs, in the following areas? ORAL COMMUNICATION (e.g., public speaking, small groups, one­on­one) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (NURS Report) 74
SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS SENIORS 801 SENIORS 66 DIFFERENCE ­ MEAN= 0.3% 3.9% 23.4% 52.4% 20.0% 3.88 0.0% 3.0% 24.2% 59.1% 13.6% 3.83 ­0.3% ­0.9% 0.8% 6.7% ­6.4% ­0.05 MEAN= 0.4% 2.8% 25.1% 50.9% 20.9% 3.89 0.0% 3.0% 12.1% 51.5% 33.3% 4.15 ­0.4% 0.2% ­13.0% 0.6% 12.4% 0.26 MEAN= 0.0% 2.3% 14.6% 57.7% 25.5% 4.06 0.0% 3.0% 1.5% 62.1% 33.3% 4.26 0.0% 0.7% ­13.1% 4.4% 7.8% 0.20 MEAN= 0.3% 2.1% 13.7% 55.9% 28.0% 4.09 0.0% 3.0% 9.1% 60.6% 27.3% 4.12 ­0.3% 0.9% ­4.6% 4.7% ­0.7% 0.03 MEAN= 1.0% 7.1% 27.1% 44.2% 20.6% 3.76 0.0% 9.1% 45.5% 30.3% 15.2% 3.52 ­1.0% 2.0% 18.4% ­13.9% ­5.4% ­0.24 MEAN= 0.3% 2.9% 15.4% 49.6% 31.8% 4.10 0.0% 3.0% 6.1% 63.6% 27.3% 4.15 ­0.3% 0.1% ­9.3% 14.0% ­4.5% 0.05 MEAN= 0.4% 2.4% 12.9% 46.2% 38.1% 4.19 0.0% 3.0% 7.0% 50.0% 39.4% 4.26 ­0.4% 0.6% ­5.9% 3.8% 1.3% 0.07 MEAN= 0.1% 1.1% 9.3% 49.2% 40.2% 4.28 0.0% 1.5% 3.0% 39.4% 56.1% 4.50 ­0.1% 0.4% ­6.3% ­9.8% 15.9% 0.22 N= QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (e.g., math, statistics) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent SCIENTIFIC REASONING (e.g.. scientific reasoning and methods) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent QUALITATIVE SKILLS (e.g., personal analysis, perception, intuition) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent ANALYTICAL REASONING (e.g., logic) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (e.g., using charts, graphs) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent READING SKILLS 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent WRITING SKILLS 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS (e.g., critical thinking) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­Good 5­ Excellent Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (NURS Report) 75
SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS SENIORS 801 SENIORS 66 DIFFERENCE ­ MEAN= 0.0% 2.1% 11.8% 42.7% 43.4% 4.27 0.0% 4.5% 4.5% 39.4% 51.5% 4.38 0.0% 2.4% ­7.3% ­3.3% 8.1% 0.11 MEAN= 0.5% 2.5% 15.2% 42.7% 39.1% 4.17 0.0% 4.5% 4.5% 51.5% 39.4% 4.26 ­0.5% 2.0% ­10.7% 8.8% 0.3% 0.09 MEAN= 1.8% 4.6% 20.2% 49.4% 24.1% 3.89 0.0% 6.1% 9.1% 62.1% 22.7% 4.02 ­1.8% 1.5% ­11.1% 12.7% ­1.4% 0.13 MEAN= 1.5% 2.5% 19.0% 48.2% 28.8% 4.00 0.0% 3.0% 10.6% 56.1% 30.3% 4.14 ­1.5% 0.5% ­8.4% 7.9% 1.5% 0.14 MEAN= 1.8% 4.4% 21.2% 46.4% 26.2% 3.91 0.0% 4.5% 10.6% 60.6% 24.2% 4.05 ­1.8% 0.1% ­10.6% 14.2% ­2.0% 0.14 MEAN= 1.9% 7.8% 30.9% 39.4% 20.0% 3.68 1.5% 6.1% 36.4% 39.4% 16.7% 3.64 ­0.4% ­1.7% 5.5% 0.0% ­3.3% ­0.04 MEAN= 0.4% 1.8% 11.2% 54.3% 32.4% 4.16 0.0% 4.6% 7.7% 55.4% 32.3% 4.15 ­0.4% 2.8% ­3.5% 1.1% ­0.1% ­0.01 N= WORKING WITH OTHERS (e.g., teams, groups, etc.) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent INFORMATION GATHERING SKILLS (e.g. library, internet, etc.) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MOTIVATION 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent SELF­DISCIPLINE 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MULTI­CULTURAL AWARENESS (e.g., sensitivity to others unlike you) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent UNDERSTANDING & SYNTHESIZING HISTORICAL EVENTS (e.g., understanding of today's world in light of the past) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent PRIMARY COLLEGE OF ACADEMIC WORK 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (NURS Report) 76
SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS OVERALL INSTRUCTION 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent SENIORS 801 SENIORS 66 DIFFERENCE ­ MEAN= 0.4% 1.4% 8.4% 59.5% 30.3% 4.18 0.0% 4.5% 4.5% 54.5% 36.4% 4.23 ­0.4% 3.1% ­3.9% ­5.0% 6.1% 0.05 MEAN= 1.0% 2.0% 3.1% 20.1% 56.0% 17.7% 4.81 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 7.6% 51.5% 39.4% 5.29 ­1.0% ­2.0% ­1.6% ­12.5% ­4.5% 21.7% 0.48 MEAN= 0.6% 2.9% 6.0% 26.4% 42.8% 21.2% 4.71 0.0% 0.0% 3.0% 27.3% 47.0% 22.7% 4.89 ­0.6% ­2.9% ­3.0% 0.9% 4.2% 1.5% 0.18 MEAN= 0.6% 1.5% 1.8% 9.4% 57.9% 28.8% 5.09 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 9.1% 60.6% 28.8% 5.15 ­0.6% 0.0% ­1.8% ­0.3% 2.7% 0.0% 0.06 MEAN= 2.8% 3.5% 4.7% 15.0% 52.0% 22.0% 4.76 1.5% 4.5% 4.5% 13.6% 50.0% 25.8% 4.83 ­1.3% 1.0% ­0.2% ­1.4% ­2.0% 3.8% 0.07 MEAN= 47.6% 35.1% 8.4% 3.1% 3.3% 2.5% 1.87 45.5% 34.8% 10.6% 1.5% 6.1% 1.5% 1.92 ­2.1% ­0.3% 2.2% ­1.6% 2.8% ­1.0% 0.05 MEAN= 6.9% 18.4% 11.7% 18.6% 25.8% 18.6% 3.94 7.6% 16.7% 16.7% 19.7% 22.7% 16.7% 3.83 0.7% ­1.7% 5.0% 1.1% ­3.1% ­1.9% ­0.11 N= 33. CU­Colorado Springs prepared me well for my field of specialization. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 34. The education I received at CU­Colorado Springs contributed to my personal growth in helping me recognize my rights, responsibilities, and privileges as a citizen. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 35. Overall, I am satisfied with the education I received at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 36. I would send my child(ren) to CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 37. I would never recommend CU­Colorado Springs to a prospective student. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 38. I sought formal advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester). 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (NURS Report) 77
SENIORS 801 SENIORS 66 DIFFERENCE ­ 2.6% 5.3% 8.3% 28.5% 38.6% 16.7% 4.45 0.0% 4.5% 3.0% 22.7% 47.0% 22.7% 4.80 ­2.6% ­0.8% ­5.3% ­5.8% 8.4% 6.0% 0.35 40. During the years you were completing your degree at CU­Colorado Springs, how often were courses you needed for your general education requirements unavailable in the semester you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always 20.1% 35.7% 32.7% 10.4% 1.1% 32.3% 36.9% 20.0% 9.2% 1.5% 12.2% 1.2% ­12.7% ­1.2% 0.4% 41. How often were courses needed for your major unavailable in the semester you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always 19.2% 27.0% 37.5% 14.3% 1.9% 40.0% 21.5% 24.6% 13.8% 0.0% 20.8% ­5.5% ­12.9% ­0.5% ­1.9% 42. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your major program of study? 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 1.4% 4.7% 20.0% 46.1% 27.8% 0.0% 9.2% 18.5% 41.5% 30.8% ­1.4% 4.5% ­1.5% ­4.6% 3.0% 43. How would you evaluate the advising you received from the Student Success Center? 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 1.0% 3.6% 19.3% 45.9% 30.2% 3.1% 6.2% 26.2% 41.5% 23.1% 2.1% 2.6% 6.9% ­4.4% ­7.1% 44. Did you work directly with any faculty member on research or creative projects during your time at CU­Colorado Springs, either in or outside of class? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 39.6% 60.4% 43.9% 56.1% 4.3% ­4.3% 45. How many hours per week do you spend in volunteer, charity, or other community activities that you are involved with as part of your education? 1­ None 2­ 1­5 3­ 5­10 4­ 10­15 5­Over 15 59.0% 28.3% 7.4% 2.6% 2.6% 34.8% 40.9% 7.6% 6.1% 10.6% ­24.2% 12.6% 0.2% 3.5% 8.0% 46. Approximately how many faculty members took an interest in your educational and career goals (other than for advising purposes) during your years at CU­Colorado Springs? 1 ­ None 2 ­ One 3 ­ Two or Three 4 ­ Four or More 23.7% 23.1% 43.4% 9.8% 9.1% 18.2% 51.5% 21.2% ­14.6% ­4.9% 8.1% 11.4% SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS N= 39. The faculty at CU­Colorado Springs used examples of diversity (different cultures, religions, races, people with disabilities, etc.) in their class material. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (NURS Report) 78
SENIORS 801 SENIORS 66 DIFFERENCE ­ 14.0% 64.8% 15.9% 5.3% 9.1% 71.2% 15.2% 4.5% ­4.9% 6.4% ­0.7% ­0.8% 48. As a student at CU­Colorado Springs, have you completed an internship, field experience, co­op experience, practicum, or clinical assignment? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 38.4% 61.6% 93.9% 6.1% 55.5% ­55.5% 49. To what extent have you used electronic technologies (computer software, email, Internet, etc.), to complete class assignments? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Occasionally 3 ­ Often 4 ­ Very Often 0.3% 7.9% 25.9% 65.7% 0.0% 6.1% 27.3% 66.7% ­0.3% ­1.8% 1.4% 1.0% 50. In your opinion, what were the advantages of going to CU­Colorado Springs? Location Small school/atmosphere Personable/small student:teacher ratio Convenient Small class size Quality education Faculty Cost Good equipment, facilities, resources Good departmental programs Other Good reputation Class hours/schedule Diverse course offerings Availability of faculty Accredited Able to get a degree Financial aid Diversity among students Good career placement, guidance Diversity on campus Classes taught by PhD's, not TA's Friendly atmosphere Curriculum High academic standards Good academic advising Had major I wanted Night classes Well­rounded education Part of CU system, affiliation w/Boulder Older, mature student body Orientation to non­traditional students Beautiful campus Diversity among instructors Dorms Had no choice Sports, near OTC 17.3% 6.1% 6.2% 3.2% 11.6% 4.5% 9.7% 7.5% 4.7% 2.9% 1.6% 2.5% 2.1% 1.0% 3.9% 1.7% 1.1% 0.5% 0.6% 0.3% 1.0% 0.3% 2.1% 0.9% 0.1% 0.4% 1.0% 0.7% 1.2% 0.4% 0.2% 0.1% 1.8% 0.1% 0.5% 0.1% 0.1% 10.8% 9.8% 8.8% 8.8% 7.8% 7.8% 6.9% 6.9% 5.9% 4.9% 4.9% 4.9% 2.0% 2.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ­6.5% 3.7% 2.6% 5.6% ­3.8% 3.3% ­2.8% ­0.6% 1.2% 2.0% 3.3% 2.4% ­0.1% 1.0% ­2.9% ­0.7% ­0.1% 0.5% 0.4% 0.7% 0.0% 0.7% ­2.1% ­0.9% ­0.1% ­0.4% ­1.0% ­0.7% ­1.2% ­0.4% ­0.2% ­0.1% ­1.8% ­0.1% ­0.5% ­0.1% ­0.1% SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 47. How often, either formally or informally, did you meet with faculty members outside of regular classroom hours? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Occasionally 3 ­ Often 4 ­ Very Often Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (NURS Report) N= 79
SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 51 In your opinion, what were the disadvantages of going to CU­Colorado Springs? Parking High fees, costs Other Little campus life/social life Class hours/schedule Curriculum Staff Location Lack of funding for departments/school Lack of financial aid School is too small Faculty Poor academic advising School lacks a big name, not well­known Lack of sports Need wider selection of courses Out­dated equipment, technology, Lack of Unfriendly, uncaring atmosphere Lack of school spirit Department/Program disorganized Transfer of credits Lack of internships, practical/work experience Too many unnecessary requirements Classes too big Need more majors Not enough night classes Classes Too Small Lack of diversity on campus Inadequate library resources No cohesiveness/communication Group projects Construction Growing too fast, overcrowded Poor student/customer services Lack of diversity among instructors Need more graduate programs Lack of diversity among students Dorms Poor job placement, career guidance Use of student funds Classes taught by TA's, not PhD's No involvement with community Students too old Bureaucracy Overshadowed by Boulder Students too young Lacking college atmosphere Liberal attitude Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (NURS Report) N= SENIORS 801 SENIORS 66 DIFFERENCE ­ 22.3% 3.7% 8.3% 8.3% 7.3% 1.5% 1.0% 2.0% 1.3% 0.6% 2.0% 4.8% 2.7% 0.9% 1.8% 3.6% 2.6% 0.5% 1.2% 0.9% 0.9% 1.0% 1.4% 0.5% 3.0% 0.4% 1.0% 1.4% 0.1% 0.3% 0.5% 0.6% 1.4% 0.1% 0.9% 0.2% 0.6% 0.2% 1.0% 0.2% 0.1% 1.3% 0.1% 0.4% 0.3% 0.1% 4.4% 0.1% 32.9% 13.2% 9.2% 7.9% 5.3% 3.9% 3.9% 3.9% 2.6% 2.6% 2.6% 2.6% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10.6% 9.5% 0.9% ­0.4% ­2.0% 2.4% 2.9% 1.9% 1.3% 2.0% 0.6% ­2.2% ­1.4% 0.4% ­0.5% ­2.3% ­1.3% 0.8% 0.1% ­0.9% ­0.9% ­1.0% ­1.4% ­0.5% ­3.0% ­0.4% ­1.0% ­1.4% ­0.1% ­0.3% ­0.5% ­0.6% ­1.4% ­0.1% ­0.9% ­0.2% ­0.6% ­0.2% ­1.0% ­0.2% ­0.1% ­1.3% ­0.1% ­0.4% ­0.3% ­0.1% ­4.4% ­0.1% 80
SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS Section D: Personal Development (These questions are intended to report your areas of gains/losses, not your level of satisfaction.) SENIORS 801 SENIORS 66 DIFFERENCE ­ MEAN= 0.0% 1.3% 2.1% 12.3% 36.3% 38.4% 9.7% 4.37 0.0% 0.0% 3.0% 4.5% 27.3% 54.5% 10.6% 4.65 0.0% ­1.3% 0.9% ­7.8% ­9.0% 16.1% 0.9% 0.28 MEAN= 0.3% 1.9% 4.4% 10.0% 28.4% 38.8% 16.3% 4.46 0.0% 6.1% 3.0% 9.1% 25.8% 42.4% 13.6% 4.36 ­0.3% 4.2% ­1.4% ­0.9% ­2.6% 3.6% ­2.7% ­0.10 MEAN= 0.0% 3.1% 3.5% 12.8% 28.9% 34.3% 17.2% 4.39 0.0% 3.0% 3.0% 10.6% 39.4% 39.4% 4.5% 4.23 0.0% ­0.1% ­0.5% ­2.2% 10.5% 5.1% ­12.7% ­0.16 MEAN= 0.3% 2.9% 3.3% 11.4% 27.5% 36.0% 18.6% 4.46 0.0% 0.0% 3.0% 9.1% 25.8% 50.0% 12.1% 4.59 ­0.3% ­2.9% ­0.3% ­2.3% ­1.7% 14.0% ­6.5% 0.13 MEAN= 0.6% 13.9% 6.6% 16.1% 27.6% 23.8% 11.3% 3.73 0.0% 7.7% 7.7% 9.2% 30.8% 36.9% 7.7% 4.05 ­0.6% ­6.2% 1.1% ­6.9% 3.2% 13.1% ­3.6% 0.32 MEAN= 2.0% 15.5% 11.4% 17.0% 23.7% 20.6% 9.8% 3.46 0.0% 13.6% 4.5% 19.7% 27.3% 25.8% 9.1% 3.74 ­2.0% ­1.9% ­6.9% 2.7% 3.6% 5.2% ­0.7% 0.28 N= On items 52 through 68, please evaluate the degree of personal development or gain which resulted from your attendance at CU­Colorado Springs. 52. Problem­solving ability 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 53. Skill in written expression 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 54. Skill in oral expression 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 55. Self­understanding 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 56. Ability to manage emotions appropriately 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 57. Ability to make close friends 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (NURS Report) 81
SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS SENIORS 801 SENIORS 66 DIFFERENCE ­ MEAN= 0.4% 11.6% 10.5% 17.7% 22.7% 24.0% 13.2% 3.76 0.0% 9.1% 10.6% 13.6% 24.2% 33.3% 9.1% 3.89 ­0.4% ­2.5% 0.1% ­4.1% 1.5% 9.3% ­4.1% 0.13 MEAN= 0.5% 6.5% 7.4% 16.0% 27.6% 28.4% 13.6% 4.03 0.0% 6.1% 7.6% 7.6% 39.4% 25.8% 13.6% 4.12 ­0.5% ­0.4% 0.2% ­8.4% 11.8% ­2.6% 0.0% 0.09 MEAN= 0.1% 6.0% 8.9% 18.6% 26.9% 25.4% 14.0% 3.98 0.0% 4.5% 9.1% 15.2% 30.3% 31.8% 9.1% 4.03 ­0.1% ­1.5% 0.2% ­3.4% 3.4% 6.4% ­4.9% 0.05 MEAN= 0.3% 9.0% 10.7% 20.7% 26.0% 20.7% 12.7% 3.76 1.5% 9.1% 15.2% 27.3% 33.3% 12.1% 1.5% 3.24 1.2% 0.1% 4.5% 6.6% 7.3% ­8.6% ­11.2% ­0.52 MEAN= 0.5% 7.9% 7.9% 17.5% 25.4% 26.4% 14.2% 3.96 0.0% 1.5% 7.7% 12.3% 27.7% 32.3% 18.5% 4.37 ­0.5% ­6.4% ­0.2% ­5.2% 2.3% 5.9% 4.3% 0.41 MEAN= 1.8% 15.3% 13.4% 19.2% 19.9% 19.4% 10.9% 3.42 3.0% 18.2% 13.6% 16.7% 31.8% 13.6% 3.0% 3.09 1.2% 2.9% 0.2% ­2.5% 11.9% ­5.8% ­7.9% ­0.33 N= 58. Appreciation for persons of other races and ethnic backgrounds 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 59. Ability to relate to people 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 60. Knowledge of social/domestic issues 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 61. Knowledge of international relations 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 62. Ability to make ethical decisions 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 63. Appreciation for the arts 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (NURS Report) 82
SENIORS 801 SENIORS 66 DIFFERENCE ­ MEAN= 1.6% 13.8% 14.8% 18.4% 24.3% 16.9% 10.0% 3.41 1.5% 16.7% 15.2% 15.2% 33.3% 16.7% 1.5% 3.18 ­0.1% 2.9% 0.4% ­3.2% 9.0% ­0.2% ­8.5% ­0.23 MEAN= 1.8% 13.6% 12.9% 21.6% 22.1% 18.3% 9.7% 3.42 1.5% 12.1% 18.2% 25.8% 24.2% 15.2% 3.0% 3.17 ­0.3% ­1.5% 5.3% 4.2% 2.1% ­3.1% ­6.7% ­0.25 MEAN= 0.1% 1.3% 5.2% 11.2% 26.9% 34.3% 21.0% 4.51 0.0% 1.5% 6.1% 12.1% 30.3% 37.9% 12.1% 4.33 ­0.1% 0.2% 0.9% 0.9% 3.4% 3.6% ­8.9% ­0.18 MEAN= 0.3% 2.6% 5.2% 12.5% 25.9% 33.2% 20.4% 4.42 0.0% 3.0% 7.6% 12.1% 34.8% 27.3% 15.2% 4.21 ­0.3% 0.4% 2.4% ­0.4% 8.9% ­5.9% ­5.2% ­0.21 MEAN= 0.1% 1.6% 2.1% 7.5% 21.5% 44.3% 22.7% 4.73 0.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 22.7% 48.5% 19.7% 4.70 ­0.1% 1.4% 0.9% ­4.5% 1.2% 4.2% ­3.0% ­0.03 69. Your gender is: 1 ­ Male 2 ­ Female 39.0% 61.0% 13.6% 86.4% ­25.4% 25.4% 70. Your primary ethnic group is: 1 ­ White/Anglo/Caucasian 2 ­ African American 3 ­ Hispanic/Chicano(a)/Latino(a) 4 ­ Asian 5 ­ Native American/American Indian/Aleut 81.7% 4.7% 7.6% 5.2% 0.8% 88.9% 1.6% 6.3% 1.6% 1.6% 7.2% ­3.1% ­1.3% ­3.6% 0.8% SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 64. Appreciation for literature 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain N= 65. Appreciation of the humanities 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 66. Skills in gathering information 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 67. Technical knowledge 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 68. Scholarly knowledge 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (NURS Report) 83
SENIORS 801 1976 SENIORS 66 1978 DIFFERENCE ­ ­ 72. The highest education level completed by your mother was: 1 ­ Grade school 2 ­ Junior high 3 ­ Some high school 4 ­ High school graduate 5 ­ Vocational/technical/business (beyond high school) 6 ­ Some college 7 ­ Completed college (4 year degree) 8 ­ Graduate or Professional school 1.8% 1.0% 2.9% 25.5% 8.9% 25.5% 22.1% 12.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 10.6% 36.4% 25.8% 10.6% ­1.8% ­1.0% ­2.9% ­8.8% 1.7% 10.9% 3.7% ­1.6% 73. The highest education level completed by your father was: 1 ­ Grade school 2 ­ Junior high 3 ­ Some high school 4 ­ High school graduate 5 ­ Vocational/technical/business (beyond high school) 6 ­ Some college 7 ­ Completed college (4 year degree) 8 ­ Graduate or Professional school 1.1% 1.3% 3.3% 20.5% 8.0% 20.7% 22.5% 22.7% 0.0% 0.0% 3.0% 18.2% 10.6% 25.8% 21.2% 21.2% ­1.1% ­1.3% ­0.3% ­2.3% 2.6% 5.1% ­1.3% ­1.5% 74. Your current marital status is: 1 ­ Single, never married 2 ­ Married 3 ­ Separated 4 ­ Divorced 5 ­ Widowed 6 ­ Other 67.7% 25.0% 0.6% 5.5% 0.1% 1.0% 69.7% 24.2% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 4.5% 2.0% ­0.8% ­0.6% ­4.0% ­0.1% 3.5% SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 71. Your year of birth is: Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (NURS Report) N= MEAN= 84
CU­Colorado Springs 2004 Graduating Seniors Survey Report for Summer 2003 through Spring 2004 Comparison of University Totals to the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences History SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 1. When did you start work toward a degree program at CU­Colorado Springs? 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 and before 2004 GRAD 2004 HIST SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE N= 801 29 ­ 1.7% 16.7% 22.8% 26.8% 19.0% 5.6% 7.4% 0.0% 24.1% 37.9% 27.6% 3.4% 0.0% 6.9% ­1.7% 7.4% 15.1% 0.8% ­15.6% ­5.6% ­0.5% 42.6% 55.7% 1.6% 20.7% 79.3% 0.0% ­21.9% 23.6% ­1.6% 440 45.5% 31.1% 3.4% 3.9% 2.5% 1.8% 1.6% 25 36.0% 40.0% 8.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% ­ ­9.5% 8.9% 4.6% 0.1% 1.5% 2.2% 2.4% 3. What was your initial student tuition classification? 1 ­ Resident 2 ­ Non­resident 85.8% 14.2% 100.0% 0.0% 14.2% ­14.2% 4. During your studies at CU­Colorado Springs, what was your course load during most semesters? 1 ­ Full­time (12 or more hours a semester) 2 ­ Part­time (less than 12 hours a semester) 90.8% 9.2% 89.3% 10.7% ­1.5% 1.5% 2. What was your initial student level? 1 ­ Freshman 2 ­ Transfer (Please go to Q. 2a) 3 ­ Unclassified 2a. If you were a transfer student, from which institution did you transfer? Other PPCC (Pikes Peak Community College) CU­Boulder (University of Colorado at Boulder) UNC (University of Northern Colorado) Western State CSU­Pueblo CU­Denver (University of Colorado at Denver) 5. When will you graduate from CU­Colorado Springs? Please indicate semester and year. Summer Fall Spring N= 2003­2004 2003­2004 7.3% 6.9% 26.6% 34.5% 66.1% 58.6% ­0.4% 7.9% ­7.5% 6. Which degree will you receive at the time of the above graduation? 1 ­ Bachelor of Arts 2 ­ Bachelor of Science 49.9% 50.1% 96.6% 3.4% 46.7% ­46.7% 7. In what major(s) will you receive your degree from CU­Colorado Springs? History 3.7% 100.0% 96.3% 8. In which school/college are you enrolled as an undergraduate at CU­Colorado Springs? 1 ­ Letters, Arts and Sciences 51.2% 100.0% 48.8% Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (HIST Report) 85
2004 GRAD 2004 HIST SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 9. Have you changed colleges (as listed in Question 8) during your studies at CU­Colorado Springs? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 17.6% 82.4% 17.2% 82.8% ­0.4% 0.4% 3.16 3.06 ­ 11a. To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided you assistance to succeed academically 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 2.4% 26.7% 47.7% 23.2% 0.0% 17.2% 55.2% 27.6% ­2.4% ­9.5% 7.5% 4.4% 11b. To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided you with the ability to deal with non­academic obligations (i.e. work or family)? 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 21.6% 33.8% 31.3% 13.3% 10.7% 17.9% 46.4% 25.0% ­10.9% ­15.9% 15.1% 11.7% 11c.To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided support for your social interactions with other students? 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 16.4% 39.2% 32.0% 12.4% 14.3% 14.3% 42.9% 28.6% ­2.1% ­24.9% 10.9% 16.2% 12. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a degree? CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONLY. 1 ­ To obtain a general education. 2 ­ To satisfy my parents' desire. 3 ­ To discover what type of occupation I desire. 4 ­ To become better qualified for future employment. 5 ­ To become better qualified for my present employment. 6 ­ To qualify for advancement in my field of employment. 7 ­ To prepare for a better job than my present employment. 8 ­ To prepare for changing my occupation. 9 ­ To prepare for a graduate degree. 10 ­ Personal Fulfillment 11 ­ Other 4.9% 0.0% 3.5% 45.1% 2.0% 2.7% 8.3% 5.7% 13.8% 11.1% 2.8% 6.9% 0.0% 6.9% 31.0% 13.8% 0.0% 0.0% 17.2% 10.3% 13.8% 0.0% 2.0% 0.0% 3.4% ­14.1% 11.8% ­2.7% ­8.3% 11.5% ­3.5% 2.7% ­2.8% 13. Have you applied to an advanced degree (beyond bachelor's) or certificate program? 1 ­ Yes, full­time 2 ­ Yes, part­time 3 ­ No (go to Q. 13b) 7.6% 1.0% 91.4% 7.1% 0.0% 92.9% ­0.5% ­1.0% 1.5% 64 1 ­ 14.1% 100.0% 85.9% 41.0% 100.0% 59.0% 70.0% 30.0% 88.0% 12.0% 18.0% ­18.0% 10. What is your current cumulative grade point average? 13a. If yes, what is the program in which you will be enrolled and at what university? Program: TEP (Teacher Education Program) University: UCCS 13b. If no, do you plan to pursue an advanced degree in the near future? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (HIST Report) MEAN= N= 86
2004 GRAD 2004 HIST SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT 14. What are your plans immediately following graduation? 1 ­ Seek employment 2 ­ Attend graduate school 3 ­ Continue current employment 4 ­ Both attend graduate school and seek or continue employment 5 ­ Go into the Teacher Education Program 6 ­ Be a homemaker 7 ­ Take time off 8 ­ Other 15. On average, how many hours per week do you currently spend in paid employment? 42.1% 12.1% 11.4% 20.0% 2.7% 1.1% 4.8% 5.8% 24.1% 6.9% 10.3% 27.6% 17.2% 3.4% 3.4% 6.9% ­18.0% ­5.2% ­1.1% 7.6% 14.5% 2.3% ­1.4% 1.1% 27.24 30.63 3.39 43.2% 22.6% 14.8% 19.3% 66.7% 16.7% 16.7% 0.0% 23.5% ­5.9% 1.9% ­19.3% 143 32.9% 28.7% 11.9% 3 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% ­ 0.4% 4.6% 21.4% MEAN= 0.5% 1.8% 2.8% 17.6% 52.5% 24.8% 4.94 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 17.2% 48.3% 31.1% 5.03 ­0.5% 1.6% ­2.8% ­0.4% ­4.2% 6.3% 0.09 MEAN= 0.4% 1.1% 2.3% 7.9% 42.0% 46.3% 5.29 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% 3.4% 34.5% 58.6% 5.48 ­0.4% ­1.1% 1.1% ­4.5% ­7.5% 12.3% 0.19 MEAN= 1.3% 3.4% 6.4% 26.6% 40.4% 21.8% 4.67 3.7% 7.4% 3.7% 22.2% 37.0% 25.9% 4.59 2.4% 4.0% ­2.7% ­4.4% ­3.4% 4.1% ­0.08 MEAN= 16. How much of your paid employment is related to your field of study? 1­ Not Related 2­ Sometimes Related 3­ More Related Than Not 4­ Highly Related 17. If you are not employed, what is your current source of income? Spouse Parents Loans/Grants N= Please circle the number that reflects your opinion on the following items: 18. My studies at CU­Colorado Springs enhanced my ability to get a job. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 19. I am pleased with my choice of degree program. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 20. My degree program provided me detailed understanding of my anticipated career. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (HIST Report) 87
2004 GRAD 2004 HIST SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 21. The education I received at CU­Colorado Springs helped me understand how diversity issues are interrelated in regional, national and global relations. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 3.0% 4.2% 8.2% 27.5% 39.5% 17.7% 4.49 0.0% 3.4% 3.4% 27.6% 34.5% 31.0% 4.86 ­3.0% ­0.8% ­4.8% 0.1% ­5.0% 13.3% 0.37 MEAN= 0.6% 2.2% 4.7% 20.8% 51.7% 20.0% 4.81 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 29.6% 40.7% 29.6% 5.00 ­0.6% ­2.2% ­4.7% 8.8% ­11.0% 9.6% 0.19 MEAN= 0.4% 0.9% 2.5% 11.5% 52.1% 32.6% 5.12 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 41.4% 55.2% 5.48 ­0.4% ­0.9% 0.9% ­11.5% ­10.7% 22.6% 0.36 MEAN= 0.6% 2.1% 2.5% 13.7% 43.2% 37.8% 5.10 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% 6.9% 37.9% 51.7% 5.38 ­0.6% ­2.1% 0.9% ­6.8% ­5.3% 13.9% 0.28 12.2% 87.8% 10.3% 89.7% ­1.9% 1.9% 92 9.8% 6.5% 3.3% 3.3% 4 25.0% 25.0% 25.0% 25.0% ­ 15.2% 18.5% 21.7% 21.7% 15.7% 84.3% 10.41 10.3% 89.7% 11.90 ­5.4% 5.4% 1.49 22. The technical skills I learned at CU­Colorado Springs were complete and up­to­date. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 23. In general, CU­Colorado Springs faculty are available and willing to help me complete my program of study. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 24. I would recommend my degree program to another student. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree SECTION C: RATING MY EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 25. In retrospect, do you wish you had chosen a different program of study? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (Go to Q. 28) 25a. If yes, what degree program do you wish you had chosen? General Business Biology Mechanical Engineering Dist. Studies ­ Special Education N= 26. How many courses (not hours) did you complete your last two full semesters (not including summer term) at CU­Colorado Springs? 0­6 7 or more MEAN= Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (HIST Report) 88
2004 GRAD 2004 HIST SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 27. How many of these courses required you to complete: a ­ in class writing assignments (other than English classes). b ­ out of class writing assignment(s) (other than English classes) of at least 10 pages. c ­ oral presentation(s) (other than communication classes). d ­ group project(s)/activities. e ­ problems requiring quantitative (mathematical) skills (other than math classes). f ­ computer applications (either mainframe or personal computer in classes other than computer science or information systems). g ­ activities requiring knowledge of other cultures (other than foreign language classes). h ­ complete activities where you applied knowledge of gender issues i ­ scientific methodology. 4.52 3.94 7.41 6.23 2.89 2.29 3.98 4.60 3.64 3.67 5.00 1.73 ­0.31 0.40 ­1.91 4.39 4.25 ­0.14 3.12 5.00 1.88 3.62 3.67 8.60 2.10 4.98 ­1.57 MEAN= 0.6% 0.8% 1.8% 13.5% 53.5% 29.8% 5.09 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10.7% 60.7% 28.6% 5.18 ­0.6% ­0.8% ­1.8% ­2.8% 7.2% ­1.2% 0.09 MEAN= 1.0% 1.0% 2.5% 14.0% 54.2% 27.2% 5.01 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 60.7% 35.7% 5.29 ­1.0% ­1.0% 1.1% ­14.0% 6.5% 8.5% 0.28 66.7% 33.3% 85.7% 14.3% 19.0% ­19.0% N= 481 51.5% 26.7% 21.8% 31 45.2% 38.7% 16.1% ­ ­6.3% 12.0% ­5.7% MEAN= 48.42 62.00 13.58 28. I learned a variety of new intellectual concepts during my university education. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 29. I learned the theoretical foundations of the academic disciplines I studied during my university education. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 30. During your studies at CU­Colorado Springs did you complete a course or part of a course that provided you hands­on practical learning experiences? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 31. If you attended another college or university prior to attending CU­Colorado Springs, go to question 31a. If you did not attend another college or university, go to question 32. 31a. What type of college did you attend prior to enrolling at CU­Colorado Springs? 2­year college 4­year college University 31b. How many hours of college credit did you transfer to CU­Colorado Springs? Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (HIST Report) 89
2004 GRAD 2004 HIST SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 32. How would you rate the overall quality of YOUR education at CU­Colorado Springs, in the following areas? ORAL COMMUNICATION (e.g., public speaking, small groups, one­on­one) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MEAN= 0.1% 1.4% 18.9% 57.1% 22.5% 4.00 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 64.3% 28.6% 4.21 ­0.1% ­1.4% ­11.8% 7.2% 6.1% 0.21 MEAN= 0.3% 3.9% 23.4% 52.4% 20.0% 3.88 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 53.6% 21.4% 3.96 ­0.3% ­3.9% 1.6% 1.2% 1.4% 0.08 MEAN= 0.4% 2.8% 25.1% 50.9% 20.9% 3.89 0.0% 0.0% 27.6% 55.2% 17.2% 3.90 ­0.4% ­2.8% 2.5% 4.3% ­3.7% 0.01 MEAN= 0.0% 2.3% 14.6% 57.7% 25.5% 4.06 0.0% 0.0% 10.3% 62.1% 27.6% 4.17 0.0% ­2.3% ­4.3% 4.4% 2.1% 0.11 MEAN= 0.3% 2.1% 13.7% 55.9% 28.0% 4.09 0.0% 3.6% 3.6% 53.6% 39.3% 4.29 ­0.3% 1.5% ­10.1% ­2.3% 11.3% 0.20 MEAN= 1.0% 7.1% 27.1% 44.2% 20.6% 3.76 0.0% 8.0% 28.0% 48.0% 16.0% 3.72 ­1.0% 0.9% 0.9% 3.8% ­4.6% ­0.04 MEAN= 0.3% 2.9% 15.4% 49.6% 31.8% 4.10 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 44.8% 55.2% 4.55 ­0.3% ­2.9% ­15.4% ­4.8% 23.4% 0.45 QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (e.g., math, statistics) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent SCIENTIFIC REASONING (e.g.. scientific reasoning and methods) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent QUALITATIVE SKILLS (e.g., personal analysis, perception, intuition) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent ANALYTICAL REASONING (e.g., logic) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (e.g., using charts, graphs) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent READING SKILLS 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (HIST Report) 90
2004 GRAD 2004 HIST SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE WRITING SKILLS 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MEAN= 0.4% 2.4% 12.9% 46.2% 38.1% 4.19 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% 34.5% 62.1% 4.59 ­0.4% ­2.4% ­9.5% ­11.7% 24.0% 0.40 MEAN= 0.1% 1.1% 9.3% 49.2% 40.2% 4.28 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% 55.2% 41.4% 4.38 ­0.1% ­1.1% ­5.9% 6.0% 1.2% 0.10 MEAN= 0.0% 2.1% 11.8% 42.7% 43.4% 4.27 0.0% 3.4% 13.8% 37.9% 44.8% 4.24 0.0% 1.3% 2.0% ­4.8% 1.4% ­0.03 MEAN= 0.5% 2.5% 15.2% 42.7% 39.1% 4.17 0.0% 3.4% 6.9% 37.9% 51.7% 4.38 ­0.5% 0.9% ­8.3% ­4.8% 12.6% 0.21 MEAN= 1.8% 4.6% 20.2% 49.4% 24.1% 3.89 0.0% 0.0% 10.3% 44.8% 44.8% 4.34 ­1.8% ­4.6% ­9.9% ­4.6% 20.7% 0.45 MEAN= 1.5% 2.5% 19.0% 48.2% 28.8% 4.00 0.0% 0.0% 6.9% 51.7% 41.4% 4.34 ­1.5% ­2.5% ­12.1% 3.5% 12.6% 0.34 MEAN= 1.8% 4.4% 21.2% 46.4% 26.2% 3.91 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 53.6% 46.4% 4.46 ­1.8% ­4.4% ­21.2% 7.2% 20.2% 0.55 PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS (e.g., critical thinking) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­Good 5­ Excellent WORKING WITH OTHERS (e.g., teams, groups, etc.) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent INFORMATION GATHERING SKILLS (e.g. library, internet, etc.) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MOTIVATION 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent SELF­DISCIPLINE 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MULTI­CULTURAL AWARENESS (e.g., sensitivity to others unlike you) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (HIST Report) 91
2004 GRAD 2004 HIST SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE UNDERSTANDING & SYNTHESIZING HISTORICAL EVENTS (e.g., understanding of today's world in light of the past) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MEAN= 1.9% 7.8% 30.9% 39.4% 20.0% 3.68 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 24.1% 75.9% 4.76 ­1.9% ­7.8% ­30.9% ­15.3% 55.9% 1.08 MEAN= 0.4% 1.8% 11.2% 54.3% 32.4% 4.16 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 48.3% 51.7% 4.52 ­0.4% ­1.8% ­11.2% ­6.0% 19.3% 0.36 MEAN= 0.4% 1.4% 8.4% 59.5% 30.3% 4.18 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 44.8% 55.2% 4.55 ­0.4% ­1.4% ­8.4% ­14.7% 24.9% 0.37 MEAN= 1.0% 2.0% 3.1% 20.1% 56.0% 17.7% 4.81 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 10.7% 53.6% 32.1% 5.14 ­1.0% ­2.0% 0.5% ­9.4% ­2.4% 14.4% 0.33 MEAN= 0.6% 2.9% 6.0% 26.4% 42.8% 21.2% 4.71 0.0% 7.1% 3.6% 25.0% 32.1% 32.1% 4.79 ­0.6% 4.2% ­2.4% ­1.4% ­10.7% 10.9% 0.08 MEAN= 0.6% 1.5% 1.8% 9.4% 57.9% 28.8% 5.09 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% 44.8% 51.7% 5.48 ­0.6% ­1.5% ­1.8% ­6.0% ­13.1% 22.9% 0.39 MEAN= 2.8% 3.5% 4.7% 15.0% 52.0% 22.0% 4.76 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 62.1% 34.5% 5.24 ­2.8% ­0.1% ­4.7% ­15.0% 10.1% 12.5% 0.48 PRIMARY COLLEGE OF ACADEMIC WORK 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent OVERALL INSTRUCTION 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 33. CU­Colorado Springs prepared me well for my field of specialization. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 34. The education I received at CU­Colorado Springs contributed to my personal growth in helping me recognize my rights, responsibilities, and privileges as a citizen. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 35. Overall, I am satisfied with the education I received at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 36. I would send my child(ren) to CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (HIST Report) 92
2004 GRAD 2004 HIST SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 37. I would never recommend CU­Colorado Springs to a prospective student. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 47.6% 35.1% 8.4% 3.1% 3.3% 2.5% 1.87 58.6% 31.0% 3.4% 0.0% 3.4% 3.4% 1.69 11.0% ­4.1% ­5.0% ­3.1% 0.1% 0.9% ­0.18 MEAN= 6.9% 18.4% 11.7% 18.6% 25.8% 18.6% 3.94 3.4% 20.7% 20.7% 17.2% 31.0% 6.9% 3.72 ­3.5% 2.3% 9.0% ­1.4% 5.2% ­11.7% ­0.22 MEAN= 2.6% 5.3% 8.3% 28.5% 38.6% 16.7% 4.45 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% 17.2% 51.7% 27.6% 5.03 ­2.6% ­5.3% ­4.9% ­11.3% 13.1% 10.9% 0.58 40. During the years you were completing your degree at CU­Colorado Springs, how often were courses you needed for your general education requirements unavailable in the semester you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always 20.1% 35.7% 32.7% 10.4% 1.1% 10.3% 41.4% 31.0% 17.2% 0.0% ­9.8% 5.7% ­1.7% 6.8% ­1.1% 41. How often were courses needed for your major unavailable in the semester you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always 19.2% 27.0% 37.5% 14.3% 1.9% 10.3% 37.9% 41.4% 3.4% 6.9% ­8.9% 10.9% 3.9% ­10.9% 5.0% 42. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your major program of study? 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 1.4% 4.7% 20.0% 46.1% 27.8% 0.0% 3.4% 13.8% 34.5% 48.3% ­1.4% ­1.3% ­6.2% ­11.6% 20.5% 43. How would you evaluate the advising you received from the Student Success Center? 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 1.0% 3.6% 19.3% 45.9% 30.2% 0.0% 3.4% 3.4% 41.4% 51.7% ­1.0% ­0.2% ­15.9% ­4.5% 21.5% 38. I sought formal advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester). 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 39. The faculty at CU­Colorado Springs used examples of diversity (different cultures, religions, races, people with disabilities, etc.) in their class material. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (HIST Report) 93
2004 GRAD 2004 HIST SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 44. Did you work directly with any faculty member on research or creative projects during your time at CU­Colorado Springs, either in or outside of class? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 39.6% 60.4% 44.8% 55.2% 5.2% ­5.2% 45. How many hours per week do you spend in volunteer, charity, or other community activities that you are involved with as part of your education? 1­ None 2­ 1­5 3­ 5­10 4­ 10­15 5­Over 15 59.0% 28.3% 7.4% 2.6% 2.6% 48.3% 31.0% 17.2% 3.4% 0.0% ­10.7% 2.7% 9.8% 0.8% ­2.6% 46. Approximately how many faculty members took an interest in your educational and career goals (other than for advising purposes) during your years at CU­Colorado Springs? 1 ­ None 2 ­ One 3 ­ Two or Three 4 ­ Four or More 23.7% 23.1% 43.4% 9.8% 20.7% 24.1% 44.8% 10.3% ­3.0% 1.0% 1.4% 0.5% 47. How often, either formally or informally, did you meet with faculty members outside of regular classroom hours? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Occasionally 3 ­ Often 4 ­ Very Often 14.0% 64.8% 15.9% 5.3% 27.6% 55.2% 17.2% 0.0% 13.6% ­9.6% 1.3% ­5.3% 48. As a student at CU­Colorado Springs, have you completed an internship, field experience, co­op experience, practicum, or clinical assignment? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 38.4% 61.6% 44.8% 55.2% 6.4% ­6.4% 49. To what extent have you used electronic technologies (computer software, email, Internet, etc.), to complete class assignments? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Occasionally 3 ­ Often 4 ­ Very Often 0.3% 7.9% 25.9% 65.7% 0.0% 13.8% 24.1% 62.1% ­0.3% 5.9% ­1.8% ­3.6% 50. In your opinion, what were the advantages of going to CU­Colorado Springs? Location Faculty Small class size Availability of faculty Good equipment, facilities, resources Personable/small student:teacher ratio Friendly atmosphere Small school/atmosphere Convenient Class hours/schedule Night classes Diversity on campus Cost Dorms Had no choice 17.3% 9.7% 11.6% 3.9% 4.7% 6.2% 2.1% 6.1% 3.2% 2.1% 0.7% 1.0% 7.5% 0.5% 0.1% 25.5% 14.9% 8.5% 10.6% 6.4% 4.3% 4.3% 4.3% 4.3% 4.3% 2.1% 2.1% 2.1% 2.1% 2.1% 8.2% 5.2% ­3.1% 6.7% 1.7% ­1.9% 2.2% ­1.8% 1.1% 2.2% 1.4% 1.1% ­5.4% 1.6% 2.0% Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (HIST Report) 94
2004 GRAD 2004 HIST SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 51 In your opinion, what were the disadvantages of going to CU­Colorado Springs? Parking Other Lack of sports Little campus life/social life Class hours/schedule Need wider selection of courses High fees, costs Lacking college atmosphere School lacks a big name, not well­known Too many unnecessary requirements Lack of diversity on campus Inadequate library resources Construction Lack of diversity among instructors Lack of diversity among students 22.3% 8.3% 1.8% 8.3% 7.3% 3.6% 3.7% 4.4% 0.9% 1.4% 1.4% 0.1% 0.6% 0.9% 0.6% 33.3% 8.3% 8.3% 4.2% 4.2% 4.2% 4.2% 4.2% 4.2% 4.2% 4.2% 4.2% 4.2% 4.2% 4.2% 11.0% 0.0% 6.5% ­4.1% ­3.1% 0.6% 0.5% ­0.2% 3.3% 2.8% 2.8% 4.1% 3.6% 3.3% 3.6% MEAN= 0.0% 1.3% 2.1% 12.3% 36.3% 38.4% 9.7% 4.37 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 17.2% 24.1% 44.8% 13.8% 4.55 0.0% ­1.3% ­2.1% 4.9% ­12.2% 6.4% 4.1% 0.18 MEAN= 0.3% 1.9% 4.4% 10.0% 28.4% 38.8% 16.3% 4.46 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 13.8% 51.7% 34.5% 5.21 ­0.3% ­1.9% ­4.4% ­10.0% ­14.6% 12.9% 18.2% 0.75 MEAN= 0.0% 3.1% 3.5% 12.8% 28.9% 34.3% 17.2% 4.39 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 28.6% 39.3% 17.9% 4.61 0.0% ­3.1% ­3.5% 1.5% ­0.3% 5.0% 0.7% 0.22 MEAN= 0.3% 2.9% 3.3% 11.4% 27.5% 36.0% 18.6% 4.46 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 14.3% 32.1% 21.4% 28.6% 4.57 ­0.3% ­2.9% 0.3% 2.9% 4.6% ­14.6% 10.0% 0.11 Section D: Personal Development (These questions are intended to report your areas of gains/losses, not your level of satisfaction.) On items 52 through 68, please evaluate the degree of personal development or gain which resulted from your attendance at CU­Colorado Springs. 52. Problem­solving ability 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 53. Skill in written expression 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 54. Skill in oral expression 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 55. Self­understanding 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (HIST Report) 95
2004 GRAD 2004 HIST SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 56. Ability to manage emotions appropriately 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain MEAN= 0.6% 13.9% 6.6% 16.1% 27.6% 23.8% 11.3% 3.73 0.0% 17.9% 7.1% 17.9% 28.6% 10.7% 17.9% 3.61 ­0.6% 4.0% 0.5% 1.8% 1.0% ­13.1% 6.6% ­0.12 MEAN= 2.0% 15.5% 11.4% 17.0% 23.7% 20.6% 9.8% 3.46 0.0% 21.4% 17.9% 10.7% 21.4% 14.3% 14.3% 3.32 ­2.0% 5.9% 6.5% ­6.3% ­2.3% ­6.3% 4.5% ­0.14 MEAN= 0.4% 11.6% 10.5% 17.7% 22.7% 24.0% 13.2% 3.76 0.0% 7.3% 14.3% 10.7% 32.1% 14.3% 21.4% 3.96 ­0.4% ­4.3% 3.8% ­7.0% 9.4% ­9.7% 8.2% 0.20 MEAN= 0.5% 6.5% 7.4% 16.0% 27.6% 28.4% 13.6% 4.03 0.0% 10.7% 7.1% 7.1% 21.4% 28.6% 25.0% 4.25 ­0.5% 4.2% ­0.3% ­8.9% ­6.2% 0.2% 11.4% 0.22 MEAN= 0.1% 6.0% 8.9% 18.6% 26.9% 25.4% 14.0% 3.98 0.0% 7.1% 7.1% 7.1% 32.1% 17.9% 28.6% 4.32 ­0.1% 1.1% ­1.8% ­11.5% 5.2% ­7.5% 14.6% 0.34 MEAN= 0.3% 9.0% 10.7% 20.7% 26.0% 20.7% 12.7% 3.76 0.0% 6.9% 10.3% 10.3% 27.6% 27.6% 17.2% 4.10 ­0.3% ­2.1% ­0.4% ­10.4% 1.6% 6.9% 4.5% 0.34 57. Ability to make close friends 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 58. Appreciation for persons of other races and ethnic backgrounds 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 59. Ability to relate to people 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 60. Knowledge of social/domestic issues 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 61. Knowledge of international relations 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (HIST Report) 96
2004 GRAD 2004 HIST SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 62. Ability to make ethical decisions 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain MEAN= 0.5% 7.9% 7.9% 17.5% 25.4% 26.4% 14.2% 3.96 0.0% 14.3% 10.7% 0.0% 35.7% 17.9% 21.4% 3.96 ­0.5% 6.4% 2.8% ­17.5% 10.3% ­8.5% 7.2% 0.00 MEAN= 1.8% 15.3% 13.4% 19.2% 19.9% 19.4% 10.9% 3.42 3.4% 10.3% 10.3% 10.3% 27.6% 17.2% 20.7% 3.83 1.6% ­5.0% ­3.1% ­8.9% 7.7% ­2.2% 9.8% 0.41 MEAN= 1.6% 13.8% 14.8% 18.4% 24.3% 16.9% 10.0% 3.41 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 13.8% 24.1% 24.1% 27.6% 4.34 1.8% ­10.4% ­11.4% ­4.6% ­0.2% 7.2% 17.6% 0.93 MEAN= 1.8% 13.6% 12.9% 21.6% 22.1% 18.3% 9.7% 3.42 0.0% 10.3% 3.4% 3.4% 24.1% 34.5% 24.1% 4.41 ­1.8% ­3.3% ­9.5% ­18.2% 2.0% 16.2% 14.4% 0.99 MEAN= 0.1% 1.3% 5.2% 11.2% 26.9% 34.3% 21.0% 4.51 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.9% 6.9% 44.8% 41.4% 5.21 ­0.1% ­1.3% ­5.2% ­4.3% ­20.0% 10.5% 20.4% 0.70 MEAN= 0.3% 2.6% 5.2% 12.5% 25.9% 33.2% 20.4% 4.42 0.0% 13.8% 3.4% 3.4% 37.9% 27.6% 13.8% 4.03 ­0.3% 11.2% ­1.8% ­9.1% 12.0% ­5.6% ­6.6% ­0.39 63. Appreciation for the arts 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 64. Appreciation for literature 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 65. Appreciation of the humanities 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 66. Skills in gathering information 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 67. Technical knowledge 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (HIST Report) 97
2004 GRAD 2004 HIST SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 68. Scholarly knowledge 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 0.1% 1.6% 2.1% 7.5% 21.5% 44.3% 22.7% 4.73 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10.3% 48.3% 41.4% 5.31 ­0.1% ­1.6% ­2.1% ­7.5% ­11.2% 4.0% 18.7% 0.58 69. Your gender is: 1 ­ Male 2 ­ Female 39.0% 61.0% 41.4% 58.6% 2.4% ­2.4% 70. Your primary ethnic group is: 1 ­ White/Anglo/Caucasian 2 ­ African American 3 ­ Hispanic/Chicano(a)/Latino(a) 4 ­ Asian 5 ­ Native American/American Indian/Aleut 81.7% 4.7% 7.6% 5.2% 0.8% 78.6% 0.0% 10.7% 10.7% 0.0% ­3.1% ­4.7% 3.1% 5.5% ­0.8% 1976 1793 ­ 72. The highest education level completed by your mother was: 1 ­ Grade school 2 ­ Junior high 3 ­ Some high school 4 ­ High school graduate 5 ­ Vocational/technical/business (beyond high school) 6 ­ Some college 7 ­ Completed college (4 year degree) 8 ­ Graduate or Professional school 1.8% 1.0% 2.9% 25.5% 8.9% 25.5% 22.1% 12.2% 6.9% 3.4% 17.2% 27.6% 3.4% 17.2% 13.8% 10.3% 5.1% 2.4% 14.3% 2.1% ­5.5% ­8.3% ­8.3% ­1.9% 73. The highest education level completed by your father was: 1 ­ Grade school 2 ­ Junior high 3 ­ Some high school 4 ­ High school graduate 5 ­ Vocational/technical/business (beyond high school) 6 ­ Some college 7 ­ Completed college (4 year degree) 8 ­ Graduate or Professional school 1.1% 1.3% 3.3% 20.5% 8.0% 20.7% 22.5% 22.7% 0.0% 6.9% 6.9% 20.7% 0.0% 20.7% 20.7% 24.1% ­1.1% 5.6% 3.6% 0.2% ­8.0% 0.0% ­1.8% 1.4% 74. Your current marital status is: 1 ­ Single, never married 2 ­ Married 3 ­ Separated 4 ­ Divorced 5 ­ Widowed 6 ­ Other 67.7% 25.0% 0.6% 5.5% 0.1% 1.0% 44.8% 37.9% 0.0% 17.2% 0.0% 0.0% ­22.9% 12.9% ­0.6% 11.7% ­0.1% ­1.0% MEAN= 71. Your year of birth is: Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (HIST Report) MEAN= 98
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CU­Colorado Springs 2004 Graduating Seniors Survey Report for Summer 2003 through Spring 2004 Comparison of University Totals to the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Psychology SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 1. When did you start work toward a degree program at CU­Colorado Springs? 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 and before 2004 GRAD 2004 PSYCH SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE N= 801 76 ­ 1.7% 16.7% 22.8% 26.8% 19.0% 5.6% 7.4% 1.3% 15.8% 25.0% 27.6% 14.5% 5.3% 10.5% ­0.4% ­0.9% 2.2% 0.8% ­4.5% ­0.3% 3.1% 42.6% 55.7% 1.6% 43.4% 55.3% 1.3% 0.8% ­0.4% ­0.3% 440 45.5% 31.1% 3.4% 5.0% 3.9% 1.8% 2.5% 1.8% 0.2% 0.9% 0.2% 43 34.9% 32.6% 2.3% 7.0% 4.7% 4.7% 2.3% 2.3% 2.3% 4.7% 2.3% ­ ­10.6% 1.5% ­1.1% 2.0% 0.8% 2.9% ­0.2% 0.5% 2.1% 3.8% 2.1% 3. What was your initial student tuition classification? 1 ­ Resident 2 ­ Non­resident 85.8% 14.2% 80.3% 19.7% ­5.5% 5.5% 4. During your studies at CU­Colorado Springs, what was your course load during most semesters? 1 ­ Full­time (12 or more hours a semester) 2 ­ Part­time (less than 12 hours a semester) 90.8% 9.2% 86.8% 13.2% ­4.0% 4.0% 2003­2004 7.3% 26.6% 66.1% 2003­2004 18.4% 19.7% 61.8% 11.1% ­6.9% ­4.3% 6. Which degree will you receive at the time of the above graduation? 1 ­ Bachelor of Arts 2 ­ Bachelor of Science 49.9% 50.1% 86.8% 13.2% 36.9% ­36.9% 7. In what major(s) will you receive your degree from CU­Colorado Springs? Psychology 9.7% 100.0% 90.3% 2. What was your initial student level? 1 ­ Freshman 2 ­ Transfer (Please go to Q. 2a) 3 ­ Unclassified 2a. If you were a transfer student, from which institution did you transfer? Other PPCC (Pikes Peak Community College) CU­Boulder (University of Colorado at Boulder) CSU (Colorado State University) UNC (University of Northern Colorado) Adams State Western State CSU­Pueblo US Air Force Academy DU (Denver University) Regis University 5. When will you graduate from CU­Colorado Springs? Please indicate semester and year. Summer Fall Spring Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (PSYCH Report) N= 113
2004 GRAD 2004 PSYCH SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 8. In which school/college are you enrolled as an undergraduate at CU­Colorado Springs? 1 ­ Letters, Arts and Sciences 51.2% 100.0% 48.8% 9. Have you changed colleges (as listed in Question 8) during your studies at CU­Colorado Springs? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 17.6% 82.4% 7.9% 92.1% ­9.7% 9.7% 3.16 3.11 ­ 11a. To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided you assistance to succeed academically 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 2.4% 26.7% 47.7% 23.2% 0.0% 25.0% 53.9% 21.1% ­2.4% ­1.7% 6.2% ­2.1% 11b. To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided you with the ability to deal with non­academic obligations (i.e. work or family)? 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 21.6% 33.8% 31.3% 13.3% 21.1% 36.8% 28.9% 13.2% ­0.5% 3.0% ­2.4% ­0.1% 11c.To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided support for your social interactions with other students? 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 16.4% 39.2% 32.0% 12.4% 11.8% 36.8% 36.8% 14.5% ­4.6% ­2.4% 4.8% 2.1% 12. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a degree? CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONLY. 1 ­ To obtain a general education. 2 ­ To satisfy my parents' desire. 3 ­ To discover what type of occupation I desire. 4 ­ To become better qualified for future employment. 5 ­ To become better qualified for my present employment. 6 ­ To qualify for advancement in my field of employment. 7 ­ To prepare for a better job than my present employment. 8 ­ To prepare for changing my occupation. 9 ­ To prepare for a graduate degree. 10 ­ Personal Fulfillment 11 ­ Other 4.9% 0.0% 3.5% 45.1% 2.0% 2.7% 8.3% 5.7% 13.8% 11.1% 2.8% 3.9% 0.0% 2.6% 44.7% 3.9% 0.0% 0.0% 6.6% 28.9% 6.6% 2.6% ­1.0% 0.0% ­0.9% ­0.4% 1.9% ­2.7% ­8.3% 0.9% 15.1% ­4.5% ­0.2% 13. Have you applied to an advanced degree (beyond bachelor's) or certificate program? 1 ­ Yes, full­time 2 ­ Yes, part­time 3 ­ No (go to Q. 13b) 7.6% 1.0% 91.4% 17.1% 1.3% 81.6% 9.5% 0.3% ­9.8% 10. What is your current cumulative grade point average? Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (PSYCH Report) MEAN= 114
2004 GRAD 2004 PSYCH SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 13a. If yes, what is the program in which you will be enrolled and at what university? Program: Other (general graduate courses) TEP (Teacher Education Program) MA (Master of Arts) MBS (Master of Basic Science) Master of Divinity MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) N= University: UCCS Other CU­Denver 13b. If no, do you plan to pursue an advanced degree in the near future? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 64 14 ­ 40.6% 14.1% 9.4% 4.7% 1.6% 1.6% 42.9% 14.3% 21.4% 7.1% 7.1% 7.1% 2.3% 0.2% 12.0% 2.4% 5.5% 5.5% 41.0% 45.9% 4.9% 35.7% 57.1% 7.1% ­5.3% 11.2% 2.2% 70.0% 30.0% 82.8% 17.2% 12.8% ­12.8% 42.1% 12.1% 11.4% 20.0% 2.7% 1.1% 4.8% 5.8% 32.0% 29.3% 6.7% 13.3% 1.3% 2.7% 10.7% 4.0% ­10.1% 17.2% ­4.7% ­6.7% ­1.4% 1.6% 5.9% ­1.8% 27.24 25.60 ­1.64 43.2% 22.6% 14.8% 19.3% 58.1% 19.4% 12.9% 9.7% 14.9% ­3.2% ­1.9% ­9.6% 143 32.9% 28.7% 11.9% 7.0% 11.2% 0.7% 16 31.3% 25.0% 18.8% 6.3% 12.5% 6.3% ­ ­1.6% ­3.7% 6.9% ­0.7% 1.3% 5.6% 0.5% 1.8% 2.8% 17.6% 52.5% 24.8% 4.94 1.3% 2.6% 2.6% 23.7% 55.3% 14.5% 4.72 0.8% 0.8% ­0.2% 6.1% 2.8% ­10.3% ­0.22 SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT 14. What are your plans immediately following graduation? 1 ­ Seek employment 2 ­ Attend graduate school 3 ­ Continue current employment 4 ­ Both attend graduate school and seek or continue employment 5 ­ Go into the Teacher Education Program 6 ­ Be a homemaker 7 ­ Take time off 8 ­ Other 15. On average, how many hours per week do you currently spend in paid employment? MEAN= 16. How much of your paid employment is related to your field of study? 1­ Not Related 2­ Sometimes Related 3­ More Related Than Not 4­ Highly Related 17. If you are not employed, what is your current source of income? Spouse Parents Loans/Grants Other Savings Welfare N= Please circle the number that reflects your opinion on the following items: 18. My studies at CU­Colorado Springs enhanced my ability to get a job. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (PSYCH Report) 115
2004 GRAD 2004 PSYCH SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 19. I am pleased with my choice of degree program. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 0.4% 1.1% 2.3% 7.9% 42.0% 46.3% 5.29 1.3% 2.6% 5.3% 10.5% 36.8% 43.4% 5.09 0.9% 1.5% 3.0% 2.6% ­5.2% ­2.9% ­0.20 MEAN= 1.3% 3.4% 6.4% 26.6% 40.4% 21.8% 4.67 1.3% 3.9% 14.5% 27.6% 39.5% 13.2% 4.39 0.0% 0.5% 8.1% 1.0% ­0.9% ­8.6% ­0.28 MEAN= 3.0% 4.2% 8.2% 27.5% 39.5% 17.7% 4.49 1.3% 6.6% 5.3% 23.7% 43.4% 19.7% 4.61 ­1.7% 2.4% ­2.9% ­3.8% 3.9% 2.0% 0.12 MEAN= 0.6% 2.2% 4.7% 20.8% 51.7% 20.0% 4.81 0.0% 1.3% 9.3% 28.0% 49.3% 12.0% 4.61 ­0.6% ­0.9% 4.6% 7.2% ­2.4% ­8.0% ­0.20 MEAN= 0.4% 0.9% 2.5% 11.5% 52.1% 32.6% 5.12 0.0% 1.3% 3.9% 15.8% 51.3% 27.6% 5.00 ­0.4% 0.4% 1.4% 4.3% ­0.8% ­5.0% ­0.12 MEAN= 0.6% 2.1% 2.5% 13.7% 43.2% 37.8% 5.10 0.0% 2.6% 6.6% 15.8% 43.4% 31.6% 4.95 ­0.6% 0.5% 4.1% 2.1% 0.2% ­6.2% ­0.15 20. My degree program provided me detailed understanding of my anticipated career. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 21. The education I received at CU­Colorado Springs helped me understand how diversity issues are interrelated in regional, national and global relations. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 22. The technical skills I learned at CU­Colorado Springs were complete and up­to­date. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 23. In general, CU­Colorado Springs faculty are available and willing to help me complete my program of study. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 24. I would recommend my degree program to another student. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (PSYCH Report) 116
2004 GRAD 2004 PSYCH SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE SECTION C: RATING MY EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 25. In retrospect, do you wish you had chosen a different program of study? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (Go to Q. 28) 25a. If yes, what degree program do you wish you had chosen? Nursing Not offered at UCCS Communication Biology General Business Physics (BS) English Dist. Studies ­ Special Education 12.2% 87.8% 13.2% 86.8% 1.0% ­1.0% 92 4.3% 7.6% 1.1% 6.5% 9.8% 2.2% 3.3% 3.3% 9 22.2% 11.1% 11.1% 11.1% 11.1% 11.1% 11.1% 11.1% ­ 17.9% 3.5% 10.0% 4.6% 1.3% 8.9% 7.8% 7.8% 15.7% 84.3% 10.41 13.3% 86.7% 10.65 ­2.4% 2.4% 0.24 4.52 3.94 3.75 3.42 ­0.77 ­0.52 3.98 4.60 3.64 2.52 3.07 1.67 ­1.46 ­1.53 ­1.97 4.39 3.19 ­1.20 3.12 2.09 ­1.03 3.62 3.67 3.33 2.97 ­0.29 ­0.70 MEAN= 0.6% 0.8% 1.8% 13.5% 53.5% 29.8% 5.09 1.3% 0.0% 0.0% 15.8% 55.3% 27.6% 5.07 0.7% ­0.8% ­1.8% 2.3% 1.8% ­2.2% ­0.02 MEAN= 1.0% 1.0% 2.5% 14.0% 54.2% 27.2% 5.01 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 10.5% 55.3% 30.3% 5.08 0.3% 0.3% ­1.2% ­3.5% 1.1% 3.1% 0.07 N= 26. How many courses (not hours) did you complete your last two full semesters (not including summer term) at CU­Colorado Springs? 0­6 7 or more MEAN= 27. How many of these courses required you to complete: a ­ in class writing assignments (other than English classes). b ­ out of class writing assignment(s) (other than English classes) of at least 10 pages. c ­ oral presentation(s) (other than communication classes). d ­ group project(s)/activities. e ­ problems requiring quantitative (mathematical) skills (other than math classes). f ­ computer applications (either mainframe or personal computer in classes other than computer science or information systems). g ­ activities requiring knowledge of other cultures (other than foreign language classes). h ­ complete activities where you applied knowledge of gender issues i ­ scientific methodology. 28. I learned a variety of new intellectual concepts during my university education. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 29. I learned the theoretical foundations of the academic disciplines I studied during my university education. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (PSYCH Report) 117
2004 GRAD 2004 PSYCH SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 30. During your studies at CU­Colorado Springs did you complete a course or part of a course that provided you hands­on practical learning experiences? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 66.7% 33.3% 66.7% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% N= 481 51.5% 26.7% 21.8% 57 49.1% 28.1% 22.8% ­ ­2.4% 1.4% 1.0% MEAN= 48.42 47.63 ­0.79 MEAN= 0.1% 1.4% 18.9% 57.1% 22.5% 4.00 0.0% 5.3% 21.3% 57.3% 16.0% 3.84 ­0.1% 3.9% 2.4% 0.2% ­6.5% ­0.16 MEAN= 0.3% 3.9% 23.4% 52.4% 20.0% 3.88 0.0% 9.3% 22.7% 54.7% 13.3% 3.72 ­0.3% 5.4% ­0.7% 2.3% ­6.7% ­0.16 MEAN= 0.4% 2.8% 25.1% 50.9% 20.9% 3.89 0.0% 1.3% 11.8% 60.5% 26.3% 4.12 ­0.4% ­1.5% ­13.3% 9.6% 5.4% 0.23 MEAN= 0.0% 2.3% 14.6% 57.7% 25.5% 4.06 0.0% 1.3% 14.5% 53.9% 30.3% 4.13 0.0% ­1.0% ­0.1% ­3.8% 4.8% 0.07 MEAN= 0.3% 2.1% 13.7% 55.9% 28.0% 4.09 0.0% 0.0% 19.7% 63.2% 17.1% 3.97 ­0.3% ­2.1% 6.0% 7.3% ­10.9% ­0.12 31. If you attended another college or university prior to attending CU­Colorado Springs, go to question 31a. If you did not attend another college or university, go to question 32. 31a. What type of college did you attend prior to enrolling at CU­Colorado Springs? 2­year college 4­year college University 31b. How many hours of college credit did you transfer to CU­Colorado Springs? 32. How would you rate the overall quality of YOUR education at CU­Colorado Springs, in the following areas? ORAL COMMUNICATION (e.g., public speaking, small groups, one­on­one) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (e.g., math, statistics) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent SCIENTIFIC REASONING (e.g.. scientific reasoning and methods) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent QUALITATIVE SKILLS (e.g., personal analysis, perception, intuition) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent ANALYTICAL REASONING (e.g., logic) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (PSYCH Report) 118
2004 GRAD 2004 PSYCH SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (e.g., using charts, graphs) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MEAN= 1.0% 7.1% 27.1% 44.2% 20.6% 3.76 4.0% 14.7% 29.3% 44.0% 8.0% 3.37 3.0% 7.6% 2.2% ­0.2% ­12.6% ­0.39 MEAN= 0.3% 2.9% 15.4% 49.6% 31.8% 4.10 1.3% 1.3% 17.1% 43.4% 36.8% 4.13 1.0% ­1.6% 1.7% ­6.2% 5.0% 0.03 MEAN= 0.4% 2.4% 12.9% 46.2% 38.1% 4.19 0.0% 0.0% 14.5% 38.2% 47.4% 4.33 ­0.4% ­2.4% 1.6% ­8.0% 9.3% 0.14 MEAN= 0.1% 1.1% 9.3% 49.2% 40.2% 4.28 0.0% 0.0% 7.9% 61.8% 30.3% 4.22 ­0.1% ­1.1% ­1.4% 12.6% ­9.9% ­0.06 MEAN= 0.0% 2.1% 11.8% 42.7% 43.4% 4.27 0.0% 5.3% 14.5% 42.1% 38.2% 4.13 0.0% 3.2% 2.7% ­0.6% ­5.2% ­0.14 MEAN= 0.5% 2.5% 15.2% 42.7% 39.1% 4.17 1.3% 1.3% 17.1% 40.8% 39.5% 4.16 0.8% ­1.2% 1.9% ­1.9% 0.4% ­0.01 MEAN= 1.8% 4.6% 20.2% 49.4% 24.1% 3.89 1.3% 6.6% 15.8% 50.0% 26.3% 3.93 ­0.5% 2.0% ­4.4% 0.6% 2.2% 0.04 MEAN= 1.5% 2.5% 19.0% 48.2% 28.8% 4.00 1.3% 3.9% 15.8% 50.0% 28.9% 4.01 ­0.2% 1.4% ­3.2% 1.8% 0.1% 0.01 READING SKILLS 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent WRITING SKILLS 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS (e.g., critical thinking) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­Good 5­ Excellent WORKING WITH OTHERS (e.g., teams, groups, etc.) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent INFORMATION GATHERING SKILLS (e.g. library, internet, etc.) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MOTIVATION 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent SELF­DISCIPLINE 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (PSYCH Report) 119
2004 GRAD 2004 PSYCH SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE MULTI­CULTURAL AWARENESS (e.g., sensitivity to others unlike you) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MEAN= 1.8% 4.4% 21.2% 46.4% 26.2% 3.91 1.3% 1.3% 13.3% 56.0% 28.0% 4.08 ­0.5% ­3.1% ­7.9% 9.6% 1.8% 0.17 MEAN= 1.9% 7.8% 30.9% 39.4% 20.0% 3.68 1.3% 6.7% 32.0% 44.0% 16.0% 3.67 ­0.6% ­1.1% 1.1% 4.6% ­4.0% ­0.01 MEAN= 0.4% 1.8% 11.2% 54.3% 32.4% 4.16 0.0% 4.0% 9.3% 52.0% 34.7% 4.17 ­0.4% 2.2% ­1.9% ­2.3% 2.3% 0.01 MEAN= 0.4% 1.4% 8.4% 59.5% 30.3% 4.18 0.0% 0.0% 10.5% 56.6% 32.9% 4.22 ­0.4% ­1.4% 2.1% ­2.9% 2.6% 0.04 MEAN= 1.0% 2.0% 3.1% 20.1% 56.0% 17.7% 4.81 3.9% 1.3% 5.3% 28.9% 50.0% 10.5% 4.51 2.9% ­0.7% 2.2% 8.8% ­6.0% ­7.2% ­0.30 MEAN= 0.6% 2.9% 6.0% 26.4% 42.8% 21.2% 4.71 0.0% 4.0% 2.7% 22.7% 53.3% 17.3% 4.77 ­0.6% 1.1% ­3.3% ­3.7% 10.5% ­3.9% 0.06 MEAN= 0.6% 1.5% 1.8% 9.4% 57.9% 28.8% 5.09 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 9.2% 50.0% 35.5% 5.11 ­0.6% 3.8% ­1.8% ­0.2% ­7.9% 6.7% 0.02 UNDERSTANDING & SYNTHESIZING HISTORICAL EVENTS (e.g., understanding of today's world in light of the past) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent PRIMARY COLLEGE OF ACADEMIC WORK 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent OVERALL INSTRUCTION 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 33. CU­Colorado Springs prepared me well for my field of specialization. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 34. The education I received at CU­Colorado Springs contributed to my personal growth in helping me recognize my rights, responsibilities, and privileges as a citizen. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 35. Overall, I am satisfied with the education I received at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (PSYCH Report) 120
2004 GRAD 2004 PSYCH SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 36. I would send my child(ren) to CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 2.8% 3.5% 4.7% 15.0% 52.0% 22.0% 4.76 2.6% 3.9% 5.3% 13.2% 56.6% 18.4% 4.72 ­0.2% 0.4% 0.6% ­1.8% 4.6% ­3.6% ­0.04 MEAN= 47.6% 35.1% 8.4% 3.1% 3.3% 2.5% 1.87 47.4% 34.2% 9.2% 5.3% 1.3% 2.6% 1.87 ­0.2% ­0.9% 0.8% 2.2% ­2.0% 0.1% 0.00 MEAN= 6.9% 18.4% 11.7% 18.6% 25.8% 18.6% 3.94 6.7% 30.7% 13.3% 20.0% 21.3% 8.0% 3.43 ­0.2% 12.3% 1.6% 1.4% ­4.5% ­10.6% ­0.51 MEAN= 2.6% 5.3% 8.3% 28.5% 38.6% 16.7% 4.45 0.0% 2.6% 2.6% 28.9% 50.0% 15.8% 4.74 ­2.6% ­2.7% ­5.7% 0.4% 11.4% ­0.9% 0.29 40. During the years you were completing your degree at CU­Colorado Springs, how often were courses you needed for your general education requirements unavailable in the semester you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always 20.1% 35.7% 32.7% 10.4% 1.1% 18.4% 35.5% 34.2% 10.5% 1.3% ­1.7% ­0.2% 1.5% 0.1% 0.2% 41. How often were courses needed for your major unavailable in the semester you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always 19.2% 27.0% 37.5% 14.3% 1.9% 25.0% 30.3% 32.9% 10.5% 1.3% 5.8% 3.3% ­4.6% ­3.8% ­0.6% 42. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your major program of study? 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 1.4% 4.7% 20.0% 46.1% 27.8% 2.7% 2.7% 23.0% 55.4% 16.2% 1.3% ­2.0% 3.0% 9.3% ­11.6% 37. I would never recommend CU­Colorado Springs to a prospective student. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 38. I sought formal advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester). 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 39. The faculty at CU­Colorado Springs used examples of diversity (different cultures, religions, races, people with disabilities, etc.) in their class material. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (PSYCH Report) 121
2004 GRAD 2004 PSYCH SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 43. How would you evaluate the advising you received from the Student Success Center? 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 1.0% 3.6% 19.3% 45.9% 30.2% 1.4% 2.7% 16.4% 52.1% 27.4% 0.4% ­0.9% ­2.9% 6.2% ­2.8% 44. Did you work directly with any faculty member on research or creative projects during your time at CU­Colorado Springs, either in or outside of class? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 39.6% 60.4% 36.8% 63.2% ­2.8% 2.8% 45. How many hours per week do you spend in volunteer, charity, or other community activities that you are involved with as part of your education? 1­ None 2­ 1­5 3­ 5­10 4­ 10­15 5­Over 15 59.0% 28.3% 7.4% 2.6% 2.6% 63.2% 25.0% 7.9% 1.3% 2.6% 4.2% ­3.3% 0.5% ­1.3% 0.0% 46. Approximately how many faculty members took an interest in your educational and career goals (other than for advising purposes) during your years at CU­Colorado Springs? 1 ­ None 2 ­ One 3 ­ Two or Three 4 ­ Four or More 23.7% 23.1% 43.4% 9.8% 32.9% 26.3% 36.8% 3.9% 9.2% 3.2% ­6.6% ­5.9% 47. How often, either formally or informally, did you meet with faculty members outside of regular classroom hours? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Occasionally 3 ­ Often 4 ­ Very Often 14.0% 64.8% 15.9% 5.3% 11.8% 71.1% 14.5% 2.6% ­2.2% 6.3% ­1.4% ­2.7% 48. As a student at CU­Colorado Springs, have you completed an internship, field experience, co­op experience, practicum, or clinical assignment? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 38.4% 61.6% 27.6% 72.4% ­10.8% 10.8% 49. To what extent have you used electronic technologies (computer software, email, Internet, etc.), to complete class assignments? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Occasionally 3 ­ Often 4 ­ Very Often 0.3% 7.9% 25.9% 65.7% 1.3% 17.1% 23.7% 57.9% 1.0% 9.2% ­2.2% ­7.8% Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (PSYCH Report) 122
2004 GRAD 2004 PSYCH SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 50. In your opinion, what were the advantages of going to CU­Colorado Springs? Location Faculty Small school/atmosphere Quality education Personable/small student:teacher ratio Small class size Cost Convenient Beautiful campus Good equipment, facilities, resources Curriculum Well­rounded education Good reputation Dorms Diverse course offerings Class hours/schedule Availability of faculty Other Able to get a degree Good departmental programs Diversity on campus Friendly atmosphere Had major I wanted Accredited Orientation to non­traditional students Financial aid Sports, near OTC Diversity among instructors 17.3% 9.7% 6.1% 4.5% 6.2% 11.6% 7.5% 3.2% 1.8% 4.7% 0.9% 1.2% 2.5% 0.5% 1.0% 2.1% 3.9% 1.6% 1.1% 2.9% 1.0% 2.1% 1.0% 1.7% 0.1% 0.5% 0.1% 0.1% 14.1% 12.0% 9.9% 8.5% 6.3% 6.3% 4.9% 4.2% 3.5% 2.8% 2.8% 2.8% 2.8% 2.1% 2.1% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% ­3.2% 2.3% 3.8% 4.0% 0.1% ­5.3% ­2.6% 1.0% 1.7% ­1.9% 1.9% 1.6% 0.3% 1.6% 1.1% ­0.7% ­2.5% ­0.2% 0.3% ­1.5% 0.4% ­0.7% 0.4% ­1.0% 0.6% 0.2% 0.6% 0.6% 51 In your opinion, what were the disadvantages of going to CU­Colorado Springs? Parking Little campus life/social life Poor academic advising Class hours/schedule Other Faculty High fees, costs Classes too big Location Staff Transfer of credits Lacking college atmosphere Need wider selection of courses Too many unnecessary requirements School lacks a big name, not well­known Department/Program disorganized Curriculum Out­dated equipment, technology, Lack of Lack of internships, practical/work experience Lack of funding for departments/school Lack of diversity on campus Lack of financial aid Poor job placement, career guidance 22.3% 8.3% 2.7% 7.3% 8.3% 4.8% 3.7% 0.5% 2.0% 1.0% 0.9% 4.4% 3.6% 1.4% 0.9% 0.9% 1.5% 2.6% 1.0% 1.3% 1.4% 0.6% 1.0% 33.3% 10.3% 7.7% 7.7% 5.1% 3.8% 3.8% 3.8% 3.8% 2.6% 2.6% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 11.0% 2.0% 5.0% 0.4% ­3.2% ­1.0% 0.1% 3.3% 1.8% 1.6% 1.7% ­3.1% ­2.3% ­0.1% 0.4% 0.4% ­0.2% ­1.3% 0.3% 0.0% ­0.1% 0.7% 0.3% Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (PSYCH Report) 123
2004 GRAD 2004 PSYCH SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE Section D: Personal Development (These questions are intended to report your areas of gains/losses, not your level of satisfaction.) On items 52 through 68, please evaluate the degree of personal development or gain which resulted from your attendance at CU­Colorado Springs. 52. Problem­solving ability 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain MEAN= 0.0% 1.3% 2.1% 12.3% 36.3% 38.4% 9.7% 4.37 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 19.7% 44.7% 28.9% 3.9% 4.09 0.0% 1.3% ­2.1% 7.4% 8.4% ­9.5% ­5.8% ­0.28 MEAN= 0.3% 1.9% 4.4% 10.0% 28.4% 38.8% 16.3% 4.46 0.0% 1.3% 1.3% 6.6% 34.2% 35.5% 21.1% 4.64 ­0.3% ­0.6% ­3.1% ­3.4% 5.8% ­3.3% 4.8% 0.18 MEAN= 0.0% 3.1% 3.5% 12.8% 28.9% 34.3% 17.2% 4.39 0.0% 3.9% 2.6% 18.4% 36.8% 25.0% 13.2% 4.16 0.0% 0.8% ­0.9% 5.6% 7.9% ­9.3% ­4.0% ­0.23 MEAN= 0.3% 2.9% 3.3% 11.4% 27.5% 36.0% 18.6% 4.46 0.0% 0.0% 3.9% 9.2% 21.1% 47.4% 18.4% 4.67 ­0.3% ­2.9% 0.6% ­2.2% ­6.4% 11.4% ­0.2% 0.21 MEAN= 0.6% 13.9% 6.6% 16.1% 27.6% 23.8% 11.3% 3.73 1.3% 13.2% 6.6% 13.2% 35.5% 19.7% 10.5% 3.70 0.7% ­0.7% 0.0% ­2.9% 7.9% ­4.1% ­0.8% ­0.03 53. Skill in written expression 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 54. Skill in oral expression 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 55. Self­understanding 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 56. Ability to manage emotions appropriately 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (PSYCH Report) 124
2004 GRAD 2004 PSYCH SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 57. Ability to make close friends 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain MEAN= 2.0% 15.5% 11.4% 17.0% 23.7% 20.6% 9.8% 3.46 3.9% 14.5% 14.5% 14.5% 22.4% 17.1% 13.2% 3.41 1.9% ­1.0% 3.1% ­2.5% ­1.3% ­3.5% 3.4% ­0.05 MEAN= 0.4% 11.6% 10.5% 17.7% 22.7% 24.0% 13.2% 3.76 0.0% 5.3% 7.9% 14.5% 23.7% 34.2% 14.5% 4.17 ­0.4% ­6.3% ­2.6% ­3.2% 1.0% 10.2% 1.3% 0.41 MEAN= 0.5% 6.5% 7.4% 16.0% 27.6% 28.4% 13.6% 4.03 0.0% 2.6% 7.9% 13.2% 26.3% 35.5% 14.5% 4.28 ­0.5% ­3.9% 0.5% ­2.8% ­1.3% 7.1% 0.9% 0.25 MEAN= 0.1% 6.0% 8.9% 18.6% 26.9% 25.4% 14.0% 3.98 0.0% 1.3% 7.9% 14.5% 27.6% 25.0% 23.7% 4.38 ­0.1% ­4.7% ­1.0% ­4.1% 0.7% ­0.4% 9.7% 0.40 MEAN= 0.3% 9.0% 10.7% 20.7% 26.0% 20.7% 12.7% 3.76 0.0% 6.6% 10.5% 28.9% 21.1% 17.1% 15.8% 3.79 ­0.3% ­2.4% ­0.2% 8.2% ­4.9% ­3.6% 3.1% 0.03 MEAN= 0.5% 7.9% 7.9% 17.5% 25.4% 26.4% 14.2% 3.96 1.3% 2.6% 6.6% 18.4% 28.9% 30.3% 11.8% 4.09 0.8% ­5.3% ­1.3% 0.9% 3.5% 3.9% ­2.4% 0.13 58. Appreciation for persons of other races and ethnic backgrounds 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 59. Ability to relate to people 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 60. Knowledge of social/domestic issues 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 61. Knowledge of international relations 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 62. Ability to make ethical decisions 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (PSYCH Report) 125
2004 GRAD 2004 PSYCH SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 63. Appreciation for the arts 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain MEAN= 1.8% 15.3% 13.4% 19.2% 19.9% 19.4% 10.9% 3.42 1.3% 5.3% 13.2% 19.7% 26.3% 26.3% 7.9% 3.75 ­0.5% ­10.0% ­0.2% 0.5% 6.4% 6.9% ­3.0% 0.33 MEAN= 1.6% 13.8% 14.8% 18.4% 24.3% 16.9% 10.0% 3.41 3.9% 7.9% 9.2% 15.8% 30.3% 23.7% 9.2% 3.68 2.3% ­5.9% ­5.6% ­2.6% 6.0% 6.8% ­0.8% 0.27 MEAN= 1.8% 13.6% 12.9% 21.6% 22.1% 18.3% 9.7% 3.42 1.3% 10.5% 6.6% 21.1% 22.4% 30.3% 7.9% 3.75 ­0.5% ­3.1% ­6.3% ­0.5% 0.3% 12.0% ­1.8% 0.33 MEAN= 0.1% 1.3% 5.2% 11.2% 26.9% 34.3% 21.0% 4.51 1.3% 1.3% 3.9% 3.9% 28.9% 35.5% 25.0% 4.64 1.2% 0.0% ­1.3% ­7.3% 2.0% 1.2% 4.0% 0.13 MEAN= 0.3% 2.6% 5.2% 12.5% 25.9% 33.2% 20.4% 4.42 1.5% 5.3% 6.6% 15.8% 31.6% 28.9% 10.5% 4.00 1.2% 2.7% 1.4% 3.3% 5.7% ­4.3% ­9.9% ­0.42 MEAN= 0.1% 1.6% 2.1% 7.5% 21.5% 44.3% 22.7% 4.73 0.0% 3.9% 1.3% 10.5% 18.4% 42.1% 23.7% 4.64 ­0.1% 2.3% ­0.8% 3.0% ­3.1% ­2.2% 1.0% ­0.09 64. Appreciation for literature 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 65. Appreciation of the humanities 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 66. Skills in gathering information 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 67. Technical knowledge 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 68. Scholarly knowledge 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (PSYCH Report) 126
2004 GRAD 2004 PSYCH SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 69. Your gender is: 1 ­ Male 2 ­ Female 39.0% 61.0% 17.1% 82.9% ­21.9% 21.9% 70. Your primary ethnic group is: 1 ­ White/Anglo/Caucasian 2 ­ African American 3 ­ Hispanic/Chicano(a)/Latino(a) 4 ­ Asian 5 ­ Native American/American Indian/Aleut 81.7% 4.7% 7.6% 5.2% 0.8% 85.5% 3.9% 7.9% 1.3% 1.3% 3.8% ­0.8% 0.3% ­3.9% 0.5% 1976 1977 ­ 72. The highest education level completed by your mother was: 1 ­ Grade school 2 ­ Junior high 3 ­ Some high school 4 ­ High school graduate 5 ­ Vocational/technical/business (beyond high school) 6 ­ Some college 7 ­ Completed college (4 year degree) 8 ­ Graduate or Professional school 1.8% 1.0% 2.9% 25.5% 8.9% 25.5% 22.1% 12.2% 1.3% 1.3% 6.6% 25.0% 9.2% 26.3% 15.8% 14.5% ­0.5% 0.3% 3.7% ­0.5% 0.3% 0.8% ­6.3% 2.3% 73. The highest education level completed by your father was: 1 ­ Grade school 2 ­ Junior high 3 ­ Some high school 4 ­ High school graduate 5 ­ Vocational/technical/business (beyond high school) 6 ­ Some college 7 ­ Completed college (4 year degree) 8 ­ Graduate or Professional school 1.1% 1.3% 3.3% 20.5% 8.0% 20.7% 22.5% 22.7% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 22.7% 8.0% 24.0% 20.0% 21.3% 0.2% 0.0% ­2.0% 2.2% 0.0% 3.3% ­2.5% ­1.4% 74. Your current marital status is: 1 ­ Single, never married 2 ­ Married 3 ­ Separated 4 ­ Divorced 5 ­ Widowed 6 ­ Other 67.7% 25.0% 0.6% 5.5% 0.1% 1.0% 67.1% 27.6% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% ­0.6% 2.6% ­0.6% ­0.2% ­0.1% ­1.0% 71. Your year of birth is: Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (PSYCH Report) MEAN= 127
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CU­Colorado Springs 2004 Graduating Seniors Survey Report for Summer 2003 through Spring 2004 Comparison of University Totals to the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences Communication SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 1. When did you start work toward a degree program at CU­Colorado Springs? 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 and before 2004 GRAD 2004 COMM SENIORS SENIORS N= 801 81 DIFFERENCE ­ 1.7% 16.7% 22.8% 26.8% 19.0% 5.6% 7.4% 0.0% 24.7% 22.2% 25.9% 17.3% 4.9% 4.9% ­1.7% 8.0% ­0.6% ­0.9% ­1.7% ­0.7% ­2.5% 42.6% 55.7% 1.6% 40.7% 59.3% 0.0% ­1.9% 3.6% ­1.6% 440 45.5% 31.1% 3.4% 5.0% 3.9% 0.2% 36 55.6% 22.2% 4.4% 8.9% 6.7% 2.2% ­ 10.1% ­8.9% 1.0% 3.9% 2.8% 2.0% 3. What was your initial student tuition classification? 1 ­ Resident 2 ­ Non­resident 85.8% 14.2% 87.7% 12.3% 1.9% ­1.9% 4. During your studies at CU­Colorado Springs, what was your course load during most semesters? 1 ­ Full­time (12 or more hours a semester) 2 ­ Part­time (less than 12 hours a semester) 90.8% 9.2% 95.1% 4.9% 4.3% ­4.3% 2003­2004 7.3% 26.6% 66.1% 2003­2004 9.9% 39.5% 50.6% 2.6% 12.9% ­15.5% 6. Which degree will you receive at the time of the above graduation? 1 ­ Bachelor of Arts 2 ­ Bachelor of Science 49.9% 50.1% 97.5% 2.5% 47.6% ­47.6% 7. In what major(s) will you receive your degree from CU­Colorado Springs? Communication 10.0% 100.0% 90.0% 8. In which school/college are you enrolled as an undergraduate at CU­Colorado Springs? 1 ­ Letters, Arts and Sciences 51.2% 100.0% 48.8% 2. What was your initial student level? 1 ­ Freshman 2 ­ Transfer (Please go to Q. 2a) 3 ­ Unclassified 2a. If you were a transfer student, from which institution did you transfer? Other PPCC (Pikes Peak Community College) CU­Boulder (University of Colorado at Boulder) CSU (Colorado State University) UNC (University of Northern Colorado) Metro State College 5. When will you graduate from CU­Colorado Springs? Please indicate semester and year. Summer Fall Spring Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (COMM Report) N= 143
2004 GRAD 2004 COMM SENIORS SENIORS 9. Have you changed colleges (as listed in Question 8) during your studies at CU­Colorado Springs? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No DIFFERENCE 17.6% 82.4% 11.3% 88.8% ­6.3% 6.4% 3.16 3.16 ­ 11a. To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided you assistance to succeed academically 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 2.4% 26.7% 47.7% 23.2% 0.0% 30.4% 38.0% 31.6% ­2.4% 3.7% ­9.7% 8.4% 11b. To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided you with the ability to deal with non­academic obligations (i.e. work or family)? 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 21.6% 33.8% 31.3% 13.3% 16.5% 32.9% 30.4% 20.3% ­5.1% ­0.9% ­0.9% 7.0% 11c.To what extent has CU­Colorado Springs provided support for your social interactions with other students? 1­Very Little 2­Some 3­Much 4­Very Much 16.4% 39.2% 32.0% 12.4% 8.9% 41.8% 34.2% 15.2% ­7.5% 2.6% 2.2% 2.8% 12. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a degree? CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONLY. 1 ­ To obtain a general education. 2 ­ To satisfy my parents' desire. 3 ­ To discover what type of occupation I desire. 4 ­ To become better qualified for future employment. 5 ­ To become better qualified for my present employment. 6 ­ To qualify for advancement in my field of employment. 7 ­ To prepare for a better job than my present employment. 8 ­ To prepare for changing my occupation. 9 ­ To prepare for a graduate degree. 10 ­ Personal Fulfillment 11 ­ Other 4.9% 0.0% 3.5% 45.1% 2.0% 2.7% 8.3% 5.7% 13.8% 11.1% 2.8% 5.0% 0.0% 2.5% 52.5% 0.0% 2.5% 10.0% 3.8% 6.3% 15.0% 2.5% 0.1% 0.0% ­1.0% 7.4% ­2.0% ­0.2% 1.7% ­1.9% ­7.5% 3.9% ­0.3% 13. Have you applied to an advanced degree (beyond bachelor's) or certificate program? 1 ­ Yes, full­time 2 ­ Yes, part­time 3 ­ No (go to Q. 13b) 7.6% 1.0% 91.4% 6.3% 2.5% 91.3% ­1.3% 1.5% ­0.1% 64 5 ­ 40.6% 14.1% 7.8% 3.1% 3.1% 20.0% 20.0% 20.0% 20.0% 20.0% ­20.6% 5.9% 12.2% 16.9% 16.9% 41.0% 45.9% 1.6% 40.0% 40.0% 20.0% ­1.0% ­5.9% 18.4% 10. What is your current cumulative grade point average? 13a. If yes, what is the program in which you will be enrolled and at what university? Program: Other (general graduate courses) TEP (Teacher Education Program) MBA (Master of Business Administration) MS (Master of Science) Insurance University: UCCS Other DU (University of Denver) Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (COMM Report) MEAN= N= 144
2004 GRAD 2004 COMM SENIORS SENIORS 13b. If no, do you plan to pursue an advanced degree in the near future? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No DIFFERENCE 70.0% 30.0% 65.2% 34.8% ­4.8% 4.8% 42.1% 12.1% 11.4% 20.0% 2.7% 1.1% 4.8% 5.8% 41.3% 5.0% 12.5% 23.8% 1.3% 0.0% 8.8% 7.5% ­0.8% ­7.1% 1.1% 3.8% ­1.4% ­1.1% 4.0% 1.7% 27.24 28.62 1.38 43.2% 22.6% 14.8% 19.3% 31.8% 30.3% 22.7% 15.2% ­11.4% 7.7% 7.9% ­4.1% 143 32.9% 28.7% 11.9% 7.0% 11.2% 15 13.3% 26.7% 20.0% 26.7% 13.3% ­ ­19.6% ­2.0% 8.1% 19.7% 2.1% MEAN= 0.5% 1.8% 2.8% 17.6% 52.5% 24.8% 4.94 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 13.9% 58.2% 24.1% 4.99 0.8% ­0.5% ­1.5% ­3.7% 5.7% ­0.7% 0.05 MEAN= 0.4% 1.1% 2.3% 7.9% 42.0% 46.3% 5.29 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 11.3% 46.3% 38.8% 5.20 3.4% ­1.1% ­2.3% 3.4% 4.3% ­7.5% ­0.09 MEAN= 1.3% 3.4% 6.4% 26.6% 40.4% 21.8% 4.67 1.3% 6.3% 7.5% 42.5% 30.0% 12.5% 4.31 0.0% 2.9% 1.1% 15.9% ­10.4% ­9.3% ­0.36 SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT 14. What are your plans immediately following graduation? 1 ­ Seek employment 2 ­ Attend graduate school 3 ­ Continue current employment 4 ­ Both attend graduate school and seek or continue employment 5 ­ Go into the Teacher Education Program 6 ­ Be a homemaker 7 ­ Take time off 8 ­ Other 15. On average, how many hours per week do you currently spend in paid employment? MEAN= 16. How much of your paid employment is related to your field of study? 1­ Not Related 2­ Sometimes Related 3­ More Related Than Not 4­ Highly Related 17. If you are not employed, what is your current source of income? Spouse Parents Loans/Grants Other Savings N= Please circle the number that reflects your opinion on the following items: 18. My studies at CU­Colorado Springs enhanced my ability to get a job. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 19. I am pleased with my choice of degree program. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 20. My degree program provided me detailed understanding of my anticipated career. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (COMM Report) 145
2004 GRAD 2004 COMM SENIORS SENIORS 21. The education I received at CU­Colorado Springs helped me understand how diversity issues are interrelated in regional, national and global relations. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree DIFFERENCE MEAN= 3.0% 4.2% 8.2% 27.5% 39.5% 17.7% 4.49 3.8% 2.5% 6.3% 23.8% 47.5% 16.3% 4.58 0.8% ­1.7% ­1.9% ­3.7% 8.0% ­1.4% 0.09 MEAN= 0.6% 2.2% 4.7% 20.8% 51.7% 20.0% 4.81 1.3% 5.1% 5.1% 12.7% 55.7% 20.3% 4.77 0.7% 2.9% 0.4% ­8.1% 4.0% 0.3% ­0.04 MEAN= 0.4% 0.9% 2.5% 11.5% 52.1% 32.6% 5.12 0.0% 2.5% 1.3% 13.9% 54.4% 27.8% 5.04 ­0.4% 1.6% ­1.2% 2.4% 2.3% ­4.8% ­0.08 MEAN= 0.6% 2.1% 2.5% 13.7% 43.2% 37.8% 5.10 0.0% 2.5% 2.5% 16.3% 38.8% 40.0% 5.11 ­0.6% 0.4% 0.0% 2.6% ­4.4% 2.2% 0.01 12.2% 87.8% 20.0% 80.0% 7.8% ­7.8% 92 3.3% 3.3% 4.3% 7.6% 6.5% 3.3% 4.3% 3.3% 1.1% 3.3% 14 21.4% 14.3% 14.3% 7.1% 7.1% 7.1% 7.1% 7.1% 7.1% 7.1% ­ 18.1% 11.0% 10.0% ­0.5% 0.6% 3.8% 2.8% 3.8% 6.0% 3.8% 22. The technical skills I learned at CU­Colorado Springs were complete and up­to­date. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 23. In general, CU­Colorado Springs faculty are available and willing to help me complete my program of study. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 24. I would recommend my degree program to another student. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree SECTION C: RATING MY EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 25. In retrospect, do you wish you had chosen a different program of study? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (Go to Q. 28) 25a. If yes, what degree program do you wish you had chosen? Mathematics Marketing Geography & Environmental Studies Not offered at UCCS Biology Not sure Information Systems English Political Science Psychology Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (COMM Report) N= 146
2004 GRAD 2004 COMM SENIORS SENIORS 26. How many courses (not hours) did you complete your last two full semesters (not including summer term) at CU­Colorado Springs? 0­6 7 or more DIFFERENCE 15.7% 84.3% 10.41 7.4% 92.6% 11.06 ­8.3% 8.3% 0.65 4.52 3.94 5.45 3.83 0.93 ­0.11 3.98 4.60 3.64 4.30 6.35 1.98 0.32 1.75 ­1.66 4.39 4.38 ­0.01 3.12 2.97 ­0.15 3.62 3.67 2.85 2.17 ­0.77 ­1.50 MEAN= 0.6% 0.8% 1.8% 13.5% 53.5% 29.8% 5.09 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 12.7% 54.4% 29.1% 5.05 0.7% 0.5% ­0.5% ­0.8% 0.9% ­0.7% ­0.04 MEAN= 1.0% 1.0% 2.5% 14.0% 54.2% 27.2% 5.01 2.6% 0.0% 3.8% 15.4% 53.8% 24.4% 4.91 1.6% ­1.0% 1.3% 1.4% ­0.4% ­2.8% ­0.10 66.7% 33.3% 68.8% 31.3% 2.1% ­2.0% N= 481 51.5% 26.7% 21.8% 57 35.1% 28.1% 36.8% ­ ­16.4% 1.4% 15.0% MEAN= 48.42 43.08 ­5.34 MEAN= 27. How many of these courses required you to complete: a ­ in class writing assignments (other than English classes). b ­ out of class writing assignment(s) (other than English classes) of at least 10 pages. c ­ oral presentation(s) (other than communication classes). d ­ group project(s)/activities. e ­ problems requiring quantitative (mathematical) skills (other than math classes). f ­ computer applications (either mainframe or personal computer in classes other than computer science or information systems). g ­ activities requiring knowledge of other cultures (other than foreign language classes). h ­ complete activities where you applied knowledge of gender issues i ­ scientific methodology. 28. I learned a variety of new intellectual concepts during my university education. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 29. I learned the theoretical foundations of the academic disciplines I studied during my university education. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 30. During your studies at CU­Colorado Springs did you complete a course or part of a course that provided you hands­on practical learning experiences? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 31. If you attended another college or university prior to attending CU­Colorado Springs, go to question 31a. If you did not attend another college or university, go to question 32. 31a. What type of college did you attend prior to enrolling at CU­Colorado Springs? 2­year college 4­year college University 31b. How many hours of college credit did you transfer to CU­Colorado Springs? Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (COMM Report) 147
2004 GRAD 2004 COMM SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 32. How would you rate the overall quality of YOUR education at CU­Colorado Springs, in the following areas? ORAL COMMUNICATION (e.g., public speaking, small groups, one­on­one) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MEAN= 0.1% 1.4% 18.9% 57.1% 22.5% 4.00 0.0% 1.2% 4.9% 37.0% 56.8% 4.49 ­0.1% ­0.2% ­14.0% ­20.1% 34.3% 0.49 MEAN= 0.3% 3.9% 23.4% 52.4% 20.0% 3.88 1.3% 8.8% 27.5% 45.0% 17.5% 3.69 1.0% 4.9% 4.1% ­7.4% ­2.5% ­0.19 MEAN= 0.4% 2.8% 25.1% 50.9% 20.9% 3.89 1.2% 4.9% 34.6% 50.6% 8.6% 3.60 0.8% 2.1% 9.5% ­0.3% ­12.3% ­0.29 MEAN= 0.0% 2.3% 14.6% 57.7% 25.5% 4.06 0.0% 2.5% 13.6% 58.0% 25.9% 4.07 0.0% 0.2% ­1.0% 0.3% 0.4% 0.01 MEAN= 0.3% 2.1% 13.7% 55.9% 28.0% 4.09 0.0% 7.4% 21.0% 54.3% 17.3% 3.81 ­0.3% 5.3% 7.3% ­1.6% ­10.7% ­0.28 MEAN= 1.0% 7.1% 27.1% 44.2% 20.6% 3.76 3.8% 11.3% 28.8% 43.8% 12.5% 3.50 2.8% 4.2% 1.7% ­0.4% ­8.1% ­0.26 MEAN= 0.3% 2.9% 15.4% 49.6% 31.8% 4.10 0.0% 6.2% 14.8% 40.7% 38.3% 4.11 ­0.3% 3.3% ­0.6% ­8.9% 6.5% 0.01 QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (e.g., math, statistics) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent SCIENTIFIC REASONING (e.g.. scientific reasoning and methods) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent QUALITATIVE SKILLS (e.g., personal analysis, perception, intuition) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent ANALYTICAL REASONING (e.g., logic) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (e.g., using charts, graphs) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent READING SKILLS 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (COMM Report) 148
2004 GRAD 2004 COMM SENIORS SENIORS WRITING SKILLS 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MEAN= 0.4% 2.4% 12.9% 46.2% 38.1% 4.19 2.5% 2.5% 9.9% 43.2% 42.0% 4.20 2.1% 0.1% ­3.0% ­3.0% 3.9% 0.01 MEAN= 0.1% 1.1% 9.3% 49.2% 40.2% 4.28 0.0% 1.2% 12.3% 49.4% 37.0% 4.22 ­0.1% 0.1% 3.0% 0.2% ­3.2% ­0.06 MEAN= 0.0% 2.1% 11.8% 42.7% 43.4% 4.27 0.0% 2.5% 6.2% 30.9% 60.5% 4.49 0.0% 0.4% ­5.6% ­11.8% 17.1% 0.22 MEAN= 0.5% 2.5% 15.2% 42.7% 39.1% 4.17 2.5% 1.2% 14.8% 38.3% 43.2% 4.19 2.0% ­1.3% ­0.4% ­4.4% 4.1% 0.02 MEAN= 1.8% 4.6% 20.2% 49.4% 24.1% 3.89 4.9% 3.7% 12.3% 54.3% 24.7% 3.90 3.1% ­0.9% ­7.9% 4.9% 0.6% 0.01 MEAN= 1.5% 2.5% 19.0% 48.2% 28.8% 4.00 4.9% 2.5% 12.3% 43.2% 37.0% 4.05 3.4% 0.0% ­6.7% ­5.0% 8.2% 0.05 MEAN= 1.8% 4.4% 21.2% 46.4% 26.2% 3.91 2.5% 2.5% 16.0% 42.0% 37.0% 4.09 0.7% ­1.9% ­5.2% ­4.4% 10.8% 0.18 MEAN= 1.9% 7.8% 30.9% 39.4% 20.0% 3.68 2.5% 2.5% 31.3% 47.5% 16.3% 3.73 0.6% ­5.3% 0.4% 8.1% ­3.7% 0.05 PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS (e.g., critical thinking) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­Good 5­ Excellent WORKING WITH OTHERS (e.g., teams, groups, etc.) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent INFORMATION GATHERING SKILLS (e.g. library, internet, etc.) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MOTIVATION 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent SELF­DISCIPLINE 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MULTI­CULTURAL AWARENESS (e.g., sensitivity to others unlike you) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent UNDERSTANDING & SYNTHESIZING HISTORICAL EVENTS (e.g., understanding of today's world in light of the past) 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (COMM Report) DIFFERENCE 149
2004 GRAD 2004 COMM SENIORS SENIORS PRIMARY COLLEGE OF ACADEMIC WORK 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent MEAN= 0.4% 1.8% 11.2% 54.3% 32.4% 4.16 1.2% 3.7% 17.3% 49.4% 28.4% 4.00 0.8% 1.9% 6.1% ­4.9% ­4.0% ­0.16 MEAN= 0.4% 1.4% 8.4% 59.5% 30.3% 4.18 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 58.5% 26.3% 4.06 ­0.4% 3.6% 1.6% ­1.0% ­4.0% ­0.12 MEAN= 1.0% 2.0% 3.1% 20.1% 56.0% 17.7% 4.81 1.2% 4.9% 4.9% 23.5% 56.8% 8.6% 4.56 0.2% 2.9% 1.8% 3.4% 0.8% ­9.1% ­0.25 MEAN= 0.6% 2.9% 6.0% 26.4% 42.8% 21.2% 4.71 1.2% 3.7% 4.9% 24.7% 35.8% 29.6% 4.79 0.6% 0.8% ­1.1% ­1.7% ­7.0% 8.4% 0.08 MEAN= 0.6% 1.5% 1.8% 9.4% 57.9% 28.8% 5.09 2.5% 3.7% 2.5% 7.4% 54.3% 29.6% 4.96 1.9% 2.2% 0.7% ­2.0% ­3.6% 0.8% ­0.13 MEAN= 2.8% 3.5% 4.7% 15.0% 52.0% 22.0% 4.76 3.7% 6.2% 4.9% 14.8% 48.1% 22.2% 4.64 0.9% 2.7% 0.2% ­0.2% ­3.9% 0.2% ­0.12 MEAN= 47.6% 35.1% 8.4% 3.1% 3.3% 2.5% 1.87 59.3% 21.0% 9.9% 3.7% 3.7% 2.5% 1.79 11.7% ­14.1% 1.5% 0.6% 0.4% 0.0% ­0.08 OVERALL INSTRUCTION 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 33. CU­Colorado Springs prepared me well for my field of specialization. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 34. The education I received at CU­Colorado Springs contributed to my personal growth in helping me recognize my rights, responsibilities, and privileges as a citizen. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 35. Overall, I am satisfied with the education I received at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 36. I would send my child(ren) to CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 37. I would never recommend CU­Colorado Springs to a prospective student. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (COMM Report) DIFFERENCE 150
2004 GRAD 2004 COMM SENIORS SENIORS 38. I sought formal advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester). 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree DIFFERENCE MEAN= 6.9% 18.4% 11.7% 18.6% 25.8% 18.6% 3.94 1.2% 14.8% 6.2% 27.2% 23.5% 27.2% 4.38 ­5.7% ­3.6% ­5.5% 8.6% ­2.3% 8.6% 0.44 MEAN= 2.6% 5.3% 8.3% 28.5% 38.6% 16.7% 4.45 4.9% 1.2% 2.5% 33.3% 35.8% 22.2% 4.60 2.3% ­4.1% ­5.8% 4.8% ­2.8% 5.5% 0.15 40. During the years you were completing your degree at CU­Colorado Springs, how often were courses you needed for your general education requirements unavailable in the semester you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always 20.1% 35.7% 32.7% 10.4% 1.1% 16.0% 43.2% 29.6% 11.1% 0.0% ­4.1% 7.5% ­3.1% 0.7% ­1.1% 41. How often were courses needed for your major unavailable in the semester you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always 19.2% 27.0% 37.5% 14.3% 1.9% 16.0% 38.3% 37.0% 7.4% 1.2% ­3.2% 11.3% ­0.5% ­6.9% ­0.7% 42. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your major program of study? 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 1.4% 4.7% 20.0% 46.1% 27.8% 5.0% 7.5% 20.0% 38.8% 28.8% 3.6% 2.8% 0.0% ­7.3% 1.0% 43. How would you evaluate the advising you received from the Student Success Center? 1­ Very Poor 2­ Poor 3­ Fair 4­ Good 5­ Excellent 1.0% 3.6% 19.3% 45.9% 30.2% 0.0% 1.2% 4.9% 44.4% 49.4% ­1.0% ­2.4% ­14.4% ­1.5% 19.2% 44. Did you work directly with any faculty member on research or creative projects during your time at CU­Colorado Springs, either in or outside of class? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 39.6% 60.4% 32.1% 67.9% ­7.5% 7.5% 45. How many hours per week do you spend in volunteer, charity, or other community activities that you are involved with as part of your education? 1­ None 2­ 1­5 3­ 5­10 4­ 10­15 5­Over 15 59.0% 28.3% 7.4% 2.6% 2.6% 58.0% 32.1% 4.9% 4.9% 0.0% ­1.0% 3.8% ­2.5% 2.3% ­2.6% 39. The faculty at CU­Colorado Springs used examples of diversity (different cultures, religions, races, people with disabilities, etc.) in their class material. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (COMM Report) 151
2004 GRAD 2004 COMM SENIORS SENIORS DIFFERENCE 46. Approximately how many faculty members took an interest in your educational and career goals (other than for advising purposes) during your years at CU­Colorado Springs? 1 ­ None 2 ­ One 3 ­ Two or Three 4 ­ Four or More 23.7% 23.1% 43.4% 9.8% 35.8% 23.5% 33.3% 7.4% 12.1% 0.4% ­10.1% ­2.4% 47. How often, either formally or informally, did you meet with faculty members outside of regular classroom hours? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Occasionally 3 ­ Often 4 ­ Very Often 14.0% 64.8% 15.9% 5.3% 13.6% 70.4% 13.6% 2.5% ­0.4% 5.6% ­2.3% ­2.8% 48. As a student at CU­Colorado Springs, have you completed an internship, field experience, co­op experience, practicum, or clinical assignment? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 38.4% 61.6% 33.3% 66.7% ­5.1% 5.1% 49. To what extent have you used electronic technologies (computer software, email, Internet, etc.), to complete class assignments? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Occasionally 3 ­ Often 4 ­ Very Often 0.3% 7.9% 25.9% 65.7% 0.0% 4.9% 24.7% 70.4% ­0.3% ­3.0% ­1.2% 4.7% 50. In your opinion, what were the advantages of going to CU­Colorado Springs? Location Small class size Faculty Small school/atmosphere Personable/small student:teacher ratio Cost Good equipment, facilities, resources Availability of faculty Class hours/schedule Other Diversity on campus Friendly atmosphere Financial aid Good reputation Beautiful campus Good academic advising Curriculum Quality education Convenient Good departmental programs Had major I wanted Well­rounded education Able to get a degree Diverse course offerings Dorms 17.3% 11.6% 9.7% 6.1% 6.2% 7.5% 4.7% 3.9% 2.1% 1.6% 1.0% 2.1% 0.5% 2.5% 1.8% 0.4% 0.9% 4.5% 3.2% 2.9% 1.0% 1.2% 1.1% 1.0% 0.5% 19.1% 13.4% 8.9% 8.3% 7.0% 6.4% 5.7% 3.8% 3.8% 3.2% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 2.5% 2.5% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 1.8% 1.8% ­0.8% 2.2% 0.8% ­1.1% 1.0% ­0.1% 1.7% 1.6% 0.9% ­0.2% 1.4% ­0.6% ­0.5% 0.9% 0.4% ­2.0% ­0.7% ­2.3% ­0.4% ­0.6% ­0.5% ­0.4% 0.1% Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (COMM Report) 152
2004 GRAD 2004 COMM SENIORS SENIORS 51 In your opinion, what were the disadvantages of going to CU­Colorado Springs? Parking Other Little campus life/social life Need more majors Class hours/schedule Faculty High fees, costs Lacking college atmosphere Poor academic advising Need wider selection of courses Lack of diversity on campus Lack of internships, practical/work experience Poor job placement, career guidance Construction Growing too fast, overcrowded Lack of sports Curriculum Classes too big Classes Too Small Unfriendly, uncaring atmosphere Lack of school spirit Lack of diversity among students Dorms Lack of financial aid No involvement with community Students too old Bureaucracy Overshadowed by Boulder Staff DIFFERENCE 22.3% 8.3% 8.3% 3.0% 7.3% 4.8% 3.7% 4.4% 2.7% 3.6% 1.4% 1.0% 1.0% 0.6% 1.4% 1.8% 1.5% 0.5% 1.0% 0.5% 1.2% 0.6% 0.2% 0.6% 1.3% 0.1% 0.4% 0.3% 1.0% 24.5% 10.8% 6.9% 6.9% 5.9% 3.9% 3.9% 3.9% 3.9% 2.9% 2.9% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 3.9% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 2.2% 2.5% ­1.4% 3.9% ­1.4% ­0.9% 0.2% ­0.5% 1.2% ­0.7% 1.5% 1.0% 1.0% 1.4% 2.5% ­0.8% ­0.5% 0.5% 0.0% 0.5% ­0.2% 0.4% 0.8% 0.4% ­0.3% 0.9% 0.6% 0.7% 0.0% MEAN= 0.0% 1.3% 2.1% 12.3% 36.3% 38.4% 9.7% 4.37 0.0% 0.0% 4.9% 12.3% 44.4% 28.4% 9.9% 4.26 0.0% ­1.3% 2.8% 0.0% 8.1% ­10.0% 0.2% ­0.11 MEAN= 0.3% 1.9% 4.4% 10.0% 28.4% 38.8% 16.3% 4.46 0.0% 2.5% 3.7% 6.2% 19.8% 39.5% 28.4% 4.75 ­0.3% 0.6% ­0.7% ­3.8% ­8.6% 0.7% 12.1% 0.29 Section D: Personal Development (These questions are intended to report your areas of gains/losses, not your level of satisfaction.) On items 52 through 68, please evaluate the degree of personal development or gain which resulted from your attendance at CU­Colorado Springs. 52. Problem­solving ability 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 53. Skill in written expression 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (COMM Report) 153
2004 GRAD 2004 COMM SENIORS SENIORS 54. Skill in oral expression 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain MEAN= 0.0% 3.1% 3.5% 12.8% 28.9% 34.3% 17.2% 4.39 0.0% 1.3% 2.5% 6.3% 11.3% 33.8% 45.0% 5.09 0.0% ­1.8% ­1.0% ­6.5% ­17.6% ­0.5% 27.8% 0.70 MEAN= 0.3% 2.9% 3.3% 11.4% 27.5% 36.0% 18.6% 4.46 0.0% 1.3% 3.8% 7.5% 20.0% 38.8% 28.8% 4.77 ­0.3% ­1.6% 0.5% ­3.9% ­7.5% 2.8% 10.2% 0.31 MEAN= 0.6% 13.9% 6.6% 16.1% 27.6% 23.8% 11.3% 3.73 0.0% 9.9% 7.4% 13.6% 17.3% 34.6% 17.3% 4.11 ­0.6% ­4.0% 0.8% ­2.5% ­10.3% 10.8% 6.0% 0.38 MEAN= 2.0% 15.5% 11.4% 17.0% 23.7% 20.6% 9.8% 3.46 0.0% 11.1% 9.9% 22.2% 19.8% 24.7% 12.3% 3.74 ­2.0% ­4.4% ­1.5% 5.2% ­3.9% 4.1% 2.5% 0.28 MEAN= 0.4% 11.6% 10.5% 17.7% 22.7% 24.0% 13.2% 3.76 0.0% 11.1% 8.6% 8.6% 19.8% 33.3% 18.5% 4.11 ­0.4% ­0.5% ­1.9% ­9.1% ­2.9% 9.3% 5.3% 0.35 MEAN= 0.5% 6.5% 7.4% 16.0% 27.6% 28.4% 13.6% 4.03 0.0% 6.2% 2.5% 8.6% 25.9% 38.3% 18.5% 4.43 ­0.5% ­0.3% ­4.9% ­7.4% ­1.7% 9.9% 4.9% 0.40 55. Self­understanding 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 56. Ability to manage emotions appropriately 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 57. Ability to make close friends 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 58. Appreciation for persons of other races and ethnic backgrounds 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 59. Ability to relate to people 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (COMM Report) DIFFERENCE 154
2004 GRAD 2004 COMM SENIORS SENIORS 60. Knowledge of social/domestic issues 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain MEAN= 0.1% 6.0% 8.9% 18.6% 26.9% 25.4% 14.0% 3.98 0.0% 3.7% 6.2% 17.3% 22.2% 35.8% 14.8% 4.25 ­0.1% ­2.3% ­2.7% ­1.3% ­4.7% 10.4% 0.8% 0.27 MEAN= 0.3% 9.0% 10.7% 20.7% 26.0% 20.7% 12.7% 3.76 0.0% 11.1% 6.2% 13.6% 29.6% 28.4% 11.1% 3.91 ­0.3% 2.1% ­4.5% ­7.1% 3.6% 7.7% ­1.6% 0.15 MEAN= 0.5% 7.9% 7.9% 17.5% 25.4% 26.4% 14.2% 3.96 0.0% 7.4% 4.9% 14.8% 17.3% 37.0% 18.5% 4.27 ­0.5% ­0.5% ­3.0% ­2.7% ­8.1% 10.6% 4.3% 0.31 MEAN= 1.8% 15.3% 13.4% 19.2% 19.9% 19.4% 10.9% 3.42 0.0% 11.1% 8.6% 12.3% 17.3% 32.1% 18.5% 4.06 ­1.8% ­4.2% ­4.8% ­6.9% ­2.6% 12.7% 7.6% 0.64 MEAN= 1.6% 13.8% 14.8% 18.4% 24.3% 16.9% 10.0% 3.41 0.0% 11.1% 11.1% 9.9% 27.2% 24.7% 16.0% 3.91 ­1.6% ­2.7% ­3.7% ­8.5% 2.9% 7.8% 6.0% 0.50 MEAN= 1.8% 13.6% 12.9% 21.6% 22.1% 18.3% 9.7% 3.42 2.5% 12.3% 6.2% 8.6% 27.2% 27.2% 16.0% 3.91 0.7% ­1.3% ­6.7% ­13.0% 5.1% 8.9% 6.3% 0.49 61. Knowledge of international relations 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 62. Ability to make ethical decisions 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 63. Appreciation for the arts 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 64. Appreciation for literature 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 65. Appreciation of the humanities 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (COMM Report) DIFFERENCE 155
2004 GRAD 2004 COMM SENIORS SENIORS 66. Skills in gathering information 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain DIFFERENCE MEAN= 0.1% 1.3% 5.2% 11.2% 26.9% 34.3% 21.0% 4.51 0.0% 2.5% 7.4% 11.1% 19.8% 29.6% 29.6% 4.56 ­0.1% 1.2% 2.2% ­0.1% ­7.1% ­4.7% 8.6% 0.05 MEAN= 0.3% 2.6% 5.2% 12.5% 25.9% 33.2% 20.4% 4.42 0.0% 4.9% 6.2% 22.2% 18.5% 32.1% 16.0% 4.15 ­0.3% 2.3% 1.0% 9.7% ­7.4% ­1.1% ­4.4% ­0.27 MEAN= 0.1% 1.6% 2.1% 7.5% 21.5% 44.3% 22.7% 4.73 0.0% 4.9% 2.5% 8.6% 19.8% 42.0% 22.0% 4.58 ­0.1% 3.3% 0.4% 1.1% ­1.7% ­2.3% ­0.7% ­0.15 69. Your gender is: 1 ­ Male 2 ­ Female 39.0% 61.0% 24.7% 75.3% ­14.3% 14.3% 70. Your primary ethnic group is: 1 ­ White/Anglo/Caucasian 2 ­ African American 3 ­ Hispanic/Chicano(a)/Latino(a) 4 ­ Asian 5 ­ Native American/American Indian/Aleut 81.7% 4.7% 7.6% 5.2% 0.8% 85.0% 5.0% 5.0% 2.5% 2.5% 3.3% 0.3% ­2.6% ­2.7% 1.7% 1976 1977 ­ 72. The highest education level completed by your mother was: 1 ­ Grade school 2 ­ Junior high 3 ­ Some high school 4 ­ High school graduate 5 ­ Vocational/technical/business (beyond high school) 6 ­ Some college 7 ­ Completed college (4 year degree) 8 ­ Graduate or Professional school 1.8% 1.0% 2.9% 25.5% 8.9% 25.5% 22.1% 12.2% 0.0% 0.0% 1.3% 25.0% 13.8% 30.0% 17.5% 12.5% ­1.8% ­1.0% ­1.6% ­0.5% 4.9% 4.5% ­4.6% 0.3% 73. The highest education level completed by your father was: 1 ­ Grade school 2 ­ Junior high 3 ­ Some high school 4 ­ High school graduate 5 ­ Vocational/technical/business (beyond high school) 6 ­ Some college 7 ­ Completed college (4 year degree) 8 ­ Graduate or Professional school 1.1% 1.3% 3.3% 20.5% 8.0% 20.7% 22.5% 22.7% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 26.3% 6.3% 20.0% 27.5% 16.3% ­1.1% ­1.3% 0.5% 5.8% ­1.7% ­0.7% 5.0% ­6.4% 67. Technical knowledge 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 68. Scholarly knowledge 0 ­ A loss 1 ­ No gain 2 ­ Very slight gain 3 ­ Slight gain 4 ­ Moderate gain 5 ­ High gain 6 ­ Very high gain 71. Your year of birth is: Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (COMM Report) MEAN= 156
2004 GRAD 2004 COMM SENIORS SENIORS 74. Your current marital status is: 1 ­ Single, never married 2 ­ Married 3 ­ Separated 4 ­ Divorced 5 ­ Widowed 6 ­ Other Office of Institutional Research 5/2/2007 Seniors2004.xls (COMM Report) 67.7% 25.0% 0.6% 5.5% 0.1% 1.0% 74.1% 14.8% 1.2% 9.9% 0.0% 0.0% DIFFERENCE 6.4% ­10.2% 0.6% 4.4% ­0.1% ­1.0% 157