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SECTION A. FACULTY CONTRIBUTION
1. Please rate your overall satisfaction with instructors in your major department on each of the following:
a.
Their ability to motivate me to do my
best.
Response
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
b.
How carefully they explain the
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
The extent to which they encourage
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
How effectively they use instructional
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
How quickly they provide feedback on
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
The helpfulness of their feedback on
60
80
100
Percent
10
21
86
332
243
1.4%
3.0%
12.4%
48.0%
35.1%
0
20
40
60
80
100
Frequency
Percent
9
25
75
344
238
1.3%
3.6%
10.9%
49.8%
34.4%
0
20
40
60
80
100
Frequency
Percent
12
15
66
333
262
1.7%
2.2%
9.6%
48.4%
38.1%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Overall satisfaction with instructors in
Response
Very dissatisfied
0
20
40
60
80
100
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
activities.
Frequency
Percent
9
18
81
368
213
1.3%
2.6%
11.8%
53.4%
30.9%
Frequency
Percent
23
57
120
325
164
3.3%
8.3%
17.4%
47.2%
23.8%
Frequency
Percent
15
30
110
344
186
2.2%
4.4%
16.1%
50.2%
27.2%
Frequency
Percent
7
22
72
342
242
1.0%
3.2%
10.5%
49.9%
35.3%
my work.
Response
h.
40
my work.
Response
g.
20
in the course.
Frequency
technology in teaching and learning
Response
f.
0
class discussion.
Response
e.
1.2%
2.7%
12.0%
47.5%
36.6%
How well they explain course material. .
Response
d.
Percent
8
19
83
329
253
expectations of student performance
Response
c.
Frequency
your major.
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SECTION B. HELP OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
Based on your last two years on this campus, how satisfied were you with each of the following?
1. Academic advising in your major
a. Advisor spending sufficient time
with me.
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
b. Advisor providing accurate
information about degree
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
c. Advisor's knowledge about
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
post-graduation educational
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
e. Advisor's knowledge about
post-graduation employment
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
f. Academic advising services
Percent
21
37
50
138
237
210
3.0%
5.3%
7.2%
19.9%
34.2%
30.3%
requirements and course
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
sequencing.
Frequency
Percent
20
32
48
110
262
219
2.9%
4.6%
6.9%
15.9%
37.9%
31.7%
Frequency
Percent
31
20
35
131
262
208
4.5%
2.9%
5.1%
19.1%
38.1%
30.3%
campus policies and procedures.
Response
d. Advisor's knowledge about
Frequency
options (e.g., graduate school).
Frequency
Percent
35
29
37
147
231
210
5.1%
4.2%
5.4%
21.3%
33.5%
30.5%
options.
Frequency
Percent
61
43
45
188
203
150
8.8%
6.2%
6.5%
27.2%
29.4%
21.7%
Frequency
Percent
20
33
51
128
257
196
2.9%
4.8%
7.4%
18.7%
37.5%
28.6%
overall.
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
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2. Library services
a. Helpfulness of staff. .
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
b. Space for individual student
Frequency
Percent
69
10
15
106
298
192
10.0%
1.4%
2.2%
15.4%
43.2%
27.8%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
work.
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
102
8
12
93
293
182
14.8%
1.2%
1.7%
13.5%
42.5%
26.4%
c. Space for group work. .
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
d. Training/instruction for using
library and information
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
e. Access to databases and
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Access to online library
Percent
106
5
15
103
275
184
15.4%
0.7%
2.2%
15.0%
40.0%
26.7%
resources.
Frequency
Percent
66
4
13
119
301
185
9.6%
0.6%
1.9%
17.3%
43.8%
26.9%
Frequency
Percent
38
2
12
79
338
222
5.5%
0.3%
1.7%
11.4%
48.9%
32.1%
Frequency
Percent
34
3
12
78
328
237
4.9%
0.4%
1.7%
11.3%
47.4%
34.2%
resources.
Response
f.
Frequency
resources.
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
g. Hours of operation. .
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
95
13
36
96
276
176
13.7%
1.9%
5.2%
13.9%
39.9%
25.4%
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h. Effectiveness of library
resources and services in
improving my learning
Response
Percent
52
3
9
104
314
205
7.6%
0.4%
1.3%
15.1%
45.7%
29.8%
Frequency
Percent
44
3
7
84
332
216
6.4%
0.4%
1.0%
12.2%
48.4%
31.5%
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
i.
experience.
Frequency
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
Library services overall.
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
3. Information Technology
a. Training on the technology I
need to use.
Response
Frequency
Percent
86
10
17
156
295
128
12.4%
1.4%
2.5%
22.5%
42.6%
18.5%
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
b. Assistance from the helpdesk in
solving my technology problems.
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
c. Hours of operation for university
Percent
98
9
23
139
287
137
14.1%
1.3%
3.3%
20.1%
41.4%
19.8%
computer labs.
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
d. Availability of equipment and
Frequency
software in university computer
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
e. Availability of wireless access on
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
116
19
48
134
264
111
16.8%
2.7%
6.9%
19.4%
38.2%
16.0%
labs to meet my needs.
Frequency
Percent
115
14
28
132
280
123
16.6%
2.0%
4.0%
19.1%
40.5%
17.8%
campus.
Frequency
Percent
103
70
70
101
250
98
14.9%
10.1%
10.1%
14.6%
36.1%
14.2%
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f. Online course management
system(s) used in my classes
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
g. Effectiveness of information
technology in improving my
Frequency
Percent
23
12
14
106
367
170
3.3%
1.7%
2.0%
15.3%
53.0%
24.6%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
learning experience.
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
h. Information technology services
(e.g., Blackboard).
Frequency
Percent
40
12
15
143
335
145
5.8%
1.7%
2.2%
20.7%
48.6%
21.0%
Frequency
Percent
38
11
13
142
350
137
5.5%
1.6%
1.9%
20.5%
50.7%
19.8%
overall.
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
4. Career Services
a. Helpfulness of staff. .
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
b. Information on internships,
co-ops, and other career-related
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
c. Access to employment
opportunities (e.g., career
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
d. Help in preparing for interviews,
Frequency
Percent
164
8
23
128
231
138
23.7%
1.2%
3.3%
18.5%
33.4%
19.9%
experiences.
Frequency
Percent
178
14
27
149
209
113
25.8%
2.0%
3.9%
21.6%
30.3%
16.4%
fairs, interviews, job listings,
etc.).
Frequency
Percent
171
13
27
149
217
114
24.7%
1.9%
3.9%
21.6%
31.4%
16.5%
resumes, etc.
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
177
13
24
137
209
131
25.6%
1.9%
3.5%
19.8%
30.2%
19.0%
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e. Availability of career resources
online.
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
179
14
27
146
205
116
26.1%
2.0%
3.9%
21.3%
29.8%
16.9%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
f. Career services overall. .
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
168
10
20
143
216
128
24.5%
1.5%
2.9%
20.9%
31.5%
18.7%
SECTION C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and PERSONAL GROWTH
1. To what extent do you think your college education contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in each of the
following areas?
a.
Writing effectively .
Response
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
b.
Speaking effectively (i.e., to large and small
Response
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
c.
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
1.0%
1.2%
5.9%
39.6%
52.3%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
groups and making presentations)
Frequency
Percent
7
9
48
256
371
1.0%
1.3%
6.9%
37.0%
53.7%
Frequency
Percent
10
20
46
235
379
1.4%
2.9%
6.7%
34.1%
54.9%
Frequency
Percent
3
7
33
284
363
0.4%
1.0%
4.8%
41.2%
52.6%
Frequency
Percent
17
35
110
278
250
2.5%
5.1%
15.9%
40.3%
36.2%
Comprehending written and oral information .
Response
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
e.
Percent
7
8
41
274
362
Listening attentively
Response
d.
Frequency
Using mathematical skills .
Response
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
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f.
Applying scientific methods of inquiry .
Response
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
g.
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
Using technologies appropriate to my
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
Experiencing personal growth
Frequency
Percent
4
7
30
233
413
0.6%
1.0%
4.4%
33.9%
60.1%
Frequency
Percent
7
10
37
277
356
1.0%
1.5%
5.4%
40.3%
51.8%
Frequency
Percent
5
12
49
233
390
0.7%
1.7%
7.1%
33.8%
56.6%
Frequency
Percent
9
10
40
245
384
1.3%
1.5%
5.8%
35.6%
55.8%
(e.g., self-discipline, responsibility,
Response
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
m.
1.0%
1.7%
4.9%
41.5%
50.8%
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
Working effectively as part of a team .
Response
l.
Percent
7
12
34
285
349
20
Developing leadership skills .
Response
k.
Frequency
0
discipline .
Response
j.
1.7%
3.5%
10.0%
40.3%
44.5%
Using critical thinking skills .
Response
i.
Percent
12
24
69
277
306
Applying analytic skills .
Response
h.
Frequency
Ability to work with people from diverse
Response
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
self-awareness, etc.)
Frequency
Percent
3
8
33
227
418
0.4%
1.2%
4.8%
32.9%
60.7%
Frequency
Percent
7
20
43
227
395
1.0%
2.9%
6.2%
32.8%
57.1%
backgrounds
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n.
Sensitivity to issues associated with racial
equity
Response
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
o.
Sensitivity to issues associated with gender
Response
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
Frequency
Percent
11
23
48
248
361
1.6%
3.3%
6.9%
35.9%
52.2%
Frequency
Percent
12
23
58
249
344
1.7%
3.4%
8.5%
36.3%
50.1%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
equity.
SECTION C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND PERSONAL GROWTH (CONTINUED)
2a.
Did your major include a co-op, internship, practicum, student teaching, or other field experience?
Response
Yes
No
2b.
Frequency
Percent
447
241
65.0%
35.0%
If yes, to what extent did this experience contribute to your personal and professional growth?
Response
Not at all
A little
Somewhat
Very much
Frequency
Percent
14
12
86
335
3.1%
2.7%
19.2%
74.9%
3a. During the past two years, did you work on a research project with a Winston-Salem State University
or program requirements?
Response
Yes
No
Frequency
Percent
166
517
24.3%
75.7%
faculty member outside of course
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
3b. If yes, to what extent did this experience contribute to your personal and professional growth?
Response
Not at all
A little
Somewhat
Very much
Frequency
Percent
4
9
48
110
2.3%
5.3%
28.1%
64.3%
4a. During the past two years, did you participate in any community service project through Winston-Salem
club, Greek life, or other University-sponsored activity).
Response
Yes
No
Frequency
Percent
357
328
52.1%
47.9%
State University (e.g., through a
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
4b. If yes, to what extent did this experience contribute to your personal and professional growth?
Response
Not at all
A little
Somewhat
Very much
Frequency
Percent
7
18
102
233
1.9%
5.0%
28.3%
64.7%
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5. While school has been in session this academic year, about how many hours per week have you spent working for pay ...
a. on campus?
Response
0
1-5
6 - 10
11 - 15
16 - 20
21 - 25
26 - 30
More than 30
Frequency
Percent
424
16
22
25
42
20
13
38
70.7%
2.7%
3.7%
4.2%
7.0%
3.3%
2.2%
6.3%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
b. off campus?
Response
0
1-5
6 - 10
11 - 15
16 - 20
21 - 25
26 - 30
More than 30
Frequency
Percent
150
21
21
30
52
54
52
269
23.1%
3.2%
3.2%
4.6%
8.0%
8.3%
8.0%
41.4%
SECTION D. OTHER OFFICES THAT SERVE YOU
These next questions ask for your opinion about the services provided by various offices on campus, the staff associated with those offices,
and about campus safety.
1. First, in thinking about your past two years at Winston-Salem state University, please rate your satisfaction with the services provided by
the following offices on campus.
a. Registrar's Office
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
b.
Financial Aid:
Percent
35
86
90
122
280
78
5.1%
12.4%
13.0%
17.7%
40.5%
11.3%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
Application/award process
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
c.
Frequency
Financial Aid: Disbursement
Frequency
Percent
86
150
145
105
152
55
12.4%
21.6%
20.9%
15.2%
21.9%
7.9%
process
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
101
132
118
98
192
51
14.6%
19.1%
17.1%
14.2%
27.7%
7.4%
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d.
Dining Services
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
222
49
71
135
171
44
32.1%
7.1%
10.3%
19.5%
24.7%
6.4%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
e. Health Services
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
f. Counseling (personal,
Percent
250
22
34
127
190
67
36.2%
3.2%
4.9%
18.4%
27.5%
9.7%
interpersonal,or psychological)
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
g. Cashier/Student
Frequency
Frequency
Percent
350
16
11
115
131
66
50.8%
2.3%
1.6%
16.7%
19.0%
9.6%
Accounts/Billing Office
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
81
52
50
146
253
108
11.7%
7.5%
7.2%
21.2%
36.7%
15.7%
h. Housing and Residence Life
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
i.
Percent
292
28
24
130
157
58
42.4%
4.1%
3.5%
18.9%
22.8%
8.4%
Bookstore
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
j.
Frequency
Frequency
Percent
104
28
39
125
285
111
15.0%
4.0%
5.6%
18.1%
41.2%
16.0%
Campus recreation
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
261
13
8
105
210
96
37.7%
1.9%
1.2%
15.2%
30.3%
13.9%
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k.
On-campus shuttle/
transportation services
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
l.
Percent
207
34
45
99
215
91
30.0%
4.9%
6.5%
14.3%
31.1%
13.2%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
Parking
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
m.
Frequency
Frequency
Percent
138
172
105
85
134
59
19.9%
24.8%
15.2%
12.3%
19.3%
8.5%
Campus Police Department
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
206
84
30
131
166
78
29.6%
12.1%
4.3%
18.8%
23.9%
11.2%
2. Now, in thinking about your past two years at Winston-Salem State University, please rate your satisfaction with the staff associated with
the following offices on campus.
a.
Registrar's Office
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
b. Financial Aid:
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Financial Aid: Disbursement
5.8%
14.9%
10.2%
20.0%
37.5%
11.7%
0
20
40
60
80
100
Frequency
Percent
102
158
105
101
170
54
14.8%
22.9%
15.2%
14.6%
24.6%
7.8%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
process
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
d.
Percent
40
102
70
137
257
80
Application/award process
Response
c.
Frequency
Frequency
Percent
112
135
87
116
182
56
16.3%
19.6%
12.6%
16.9%
26.5%
8.1%
Dining Services
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
223
40
43
121
188
74
32.4%
5.8%
6.2%
17.6%
27.3%
10.7%
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e.
Health Services
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
f.
Counseling (personal,
Percent
259
25
29
121
178
76
37.6%
3.6%
4.2%
17.6%
25.9%
11.0%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
interpersonal,or psychological)
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
g. Cashier/Student
Frequency
Frequency
Percent
344
20
15
108
127
72
50.1%
2.9%
2.2%
15.7%
18.5%
10.5%
Accounts/Billing Office
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
109
55
46
138
238
104
15.8%
8.0%
6.7%
20.0%
34.5%
15.1%
h. Housing and Residence Life
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
i.
Frequency
Percent
288
29
23
122
166
61
41.8%
4.2%
3.3%
17.7%
24.1%
8.9%
Bookstore
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
111
25
28
113
283
127
16.2%
3.6%
4.1%
16.4%
41.2%
18.5%
j. Campus recreation
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
k. On-campus shuttle/
Frequency
Percent
261
17
15
107
199
90
37.9%
2.5%
2.2%
15.5%
28.9%
13.1%
transportation services
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
205
32
27
113
205
104
29.9%
4.7%
3.9%
16.5%
29.9%
15.2%
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l.
Parking
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
161
130
70
109
153
62
23.5%
19.0%
10.2%
15.9%
22.3%
9.1%
Frequency
Percent
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
m. Campus Police Department
Response
No experience to judge
193
28.6%
Very dissatisfied
77
11.4%
Dissatisfied
40
5.9%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
116
17.2%
Satisfied
179
26.5%
Very satisfied
70
10.4%
3. Over the past two years, how often have you had concerns with your personal safety on campus?
Response
Never
Seldom
Sometimes
Frequently
Frequency
Percent
305
183
144
53
44.5%
26.7%
21.0%
7.7%
SECTION E. YOUR CONCLUSIONS
1. All things considered, how would you characterize the learning environment on this campus?
Response
Very weak
Weak
Strong
Very strong
Frequency
Percent
12
104
431
135
1.8%
15.2%
63.2%
19.8%
Frequency
Percent
20
100
261
311
4
2.9%
14.4%
37.5%
44.7%
0.6%
Frequency
Percent
13
141
332
174
36
1.9%
20.3%
47.7%
25.0%
5.2%
2. All things considered, how would you evaluate the quality of instruction...
a. In your major?
Response
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
No Response
b. Overall?
Response
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
No Response
3. All things considered, how would you evaluate the overall education that you are receiving at this
Response
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
No Response
Frequency
Percent
17
95
347
227
10
2.4%
13.6%
49.9%
32.6%
1.4%
institution?
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
4. Would you recommend this institution to a friend considering college?
Response
No
Not sure
Yes
No Response
Frequency
Percent
85
175
427
9
12.2%
25.1%
61.4%
1.3%
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5. If you could start over again, would you still choose to attend this institution?
Response
No
Not sure
Yes
No Response
Frequency
Percent
127
172
384
13
18.2%
24.7%
55.2%
1.9%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
40
60
80
100
SECTION F. GRADUATION AND BEYOND
1. Has it taken you longer than four years (i.e., eight consecutive semesters of enrollment) to graduate?
Response
Yes
No
Frequency
Percent
294
398
42.5%
57.5%
2. For which of the following reasons has it taken you longer than four years to graduate?
Scale 1
Response
I wanted to/was advised to take a lighter course load.
I could not get the classes I needed.
I lost credits when I transferred to WSSU.
I changed majors.
I am graduating with more than one major.
My participation in a Study Aboard program.
My participation in a co-op, internship, practicum, student teaching,
The number of hours I spent working for pay.
Financial reasons.
I went part-time for personal (non-financial) reasons (e.g., medical,
I took a semester or more off for personal (non-financial) reasons
Other reasons (please briefly explain)
(Mark all that apply)
Frequency
Percent
41
67
52
162
10
5
13
62
43
15
51
53
14.3%
23.4%
18.2%
56.6%
3.5%
1.7%
4.5%
21.7%
15.0%
5.2%
17.8%
18.5%
0
3. Please indicate the best description of your primary plans following graduation by marking the one most
only ONE response)
Scale 1
Response
I have accepted a full-time paid job related to my field of study.
I have accepted a full-time paid job, not related to my field of study.
I have accepted a part-time paid job.
I will continue in my current paid job.
I am currently seeking, or plan to seek, paid employment.
I will be going to graduate or professional school full-time next year.
I will be going to graduate or professional school part-time and
I will take more undergraduate courses next year.
I am neither seeking employment nor planning on attending school
I will be entering or continuing military service.
I will be engaged in volunteer activity (e.g., Peace Corps)
I will be starting or raising family.
I don't know yet.
Other (please specify)
Frequency
Percent
112
34
19
137
175
83
44
2
4
5
5
7
32
33
16.2%
4.9%
2.7%
19.8%
25.3%
12.0%
6.4%
0.3%
0.6%
0.7%
0.7%
1.0%
4.6%
4.8%
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appropriate response below. (Mark
0
20
40
60
80
40
60
80
100
SECTION G. QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO WSSU - PART 1
1. Impact
Please indicate the impact that the coursework in your major area has had on your skills in the following areas:
a. Ability to Think Critically
Response
A Tremendous Impact
A Modest Impact
A Little Impact
No Impact
Frequency
Percent
356
247
77
9
51.7%
35.8%
11.2%
1.3%
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b. Ability to Write
Response
A Tremendous Impact
A Modest Impact
A Little Impact
No Impact
Frequency
Percent
329
276
69
12
48.0%
40.2%
10.1%
1.7%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
c. Ability to Speak
Response
A Tremendous Impact
A Modest Impact
A Little Impact
No Impact
Frequency
Percent
320
258
86
22
46.6%
37.6%
12.5%
3.2%
d. Ability to Work with Others
Response
A Tremendous Impact
A Modest Impact
A Little Impact
No Impact
Frequency
Percent
352
240
81
14
51.2%
34.9%
11.8%
2.0%
e. Ability to Use Technology
Response
A Tremendous Impact
A Modest Impact
A Little Impact
No Impact
f. Ability to Evaluate the Credibility of a
A Tremendous Impact
A Modest Impact
A Little Impact
No Impact
g. Ability to Behave in a Professional
A Tremendous Impact
A Modest Impact
A Little Impact
No Impact
Percent
296
259
111
22
43.0%
37.6%
16.1%
3.2%
Source
Response
Response
Frequency
Frequency
Percent
351
257
69
13
50.9%
37.2%
10.0%
1.9%
Manner
Frequency
Percent
354
210
87
33
51.8%
30.7%
12.7%
4.8%
2. Emphasis
Please indicate how much emphasis was placed on the following areas in your major classes at WSSU.
a. Ability to Think Critically
Response
A Lot of Emphasis
Some Emphasis
No Emphasis At All
Frequency
Percent
488
198
5
70.6%
28.7%
0.7%
b. Ability to Write
Response
A Lot of Emphasis
Some Emphasis
No Emphasis At All
Frequency
Percent
453
226
10
65.7%
32.8%
1.5%
c. Ability to Speak
Response
A lot of Emphasis
Some Emphasis
No Emphasis At All
Frequency
Percent
427
239
22
62.1%
34.7%
3.2%
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d. Ability to Work with Others
Response
A lot of Emphasis
Some Emphasis
No Emphasis At All
Frequency
Percent
467
207
15
67.8%
30.0%
2.2%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
e. Ability to Use Technology
Response
A lot of Emphasis
Some Emphasis
No Emphasis At All
Frequency
Percent
384
280
25
55.7%
40.6%
3.6%
f. Ability to Evaluate the Credibility of a Source
Response
A lot of Emphasis
Some Emphasis
No Emphasis At All
Frequency
Percent
458
217
11
66.8%
31.6%
1.6%
g. Ability to Behave in a Professional Manner
Response
A lot of Emphasis
Some Emphasis
No Emphasis At All
Frequency
Percent
456
216
16
66.3%
31.4%
2.3%
3. Time Allocation
Please indicate how much time was devoted to the following areas in your major classes at WSSU.
a. Ability to Think Critically
Response
A Lot of Time
Some Time
No Time At All
Frequency
Percent
437
236
12
63.8%
34.5%
1.8%
b. Ability to Write
Response
A Lot of Time
Some Time
No Time At All
Frequency
Percent
417
254
13
61.0%
37.1%
1.9%
c. Ability to Speak
Response
A Lot of Time
Some Time
No Time At All
Frequency
Percent
347
317
20
50.7%
46.3%
2.9%
d. Ability to Work with Others
Response
A Lot of Time
Some Time
No Time At All
Frequency
Percent
385
289
11
56.2%
42.2%
1.6%
e. Ability to Use Technology
Response
A Lot of Time
Some Time
No Time At All
Frequency
Percent
360
305
20
52.6%
44.5%
2.9%
f. Ability to Evaluate the Credibility of a Source
Response
A Lot of Time
Some Time
No Time At All
Frequency
Percent
388
280
13
57.0%
41.1%
1.9%
g. Ability to Behave in a Professional Manner
Response
A Lot of Time
Some Time
No Time At All
Frequency
Percent
408
249
20
60.3%
36.8%
3.0%
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4. Skill Level
Please indicate your skill level in the following areas.
a. Ability to Write
Response
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Frequency
Percent
407
271
7
59.4%
39.6%
1.0%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
40
60
80
100
80
100
b. Ability to Speak
Response
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Frequency
Percent
400
276
10
58.3%
40.2%
1.5%
c. Ability to Work with Others
Response
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Frequency
Percent
476
206
4
69.4%
30.0%
0.6%
d. Ability to Use Technology
Response
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Frequency
Percent
381
291
12
55.7%
42.5%
1.8%
e. Ability to Evaluate the Credibility of a Source
Response
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Frequency
Percent
396
277
10
58.0%
40.6%
1.5%
f. Ability to Behave in a Professional Manner
Response
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Frequency
Percent
503
172
6
73.9%
25.3%
0.9%
SECTION H. QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO WSSU - PART 2
1. Physical Environment
a. I believe that the physical environment at
Response
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
b. WSSU provides a safe environment (sound
the campus community.
Response
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
WSSU contributes to an atmosphere for
effective learning.
Frequency
Percent
157
342
45
15
129
22.8%
49.7%
6.5%
2.2%
18.8%
building structures, adequate sidewalks,
0
20
adequate lighting) for all members of
Frequency
Percent
141
318
84
15
131
20.5%
46.2%
12.2%
2.2%
19.0%
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c. WSSU provides a secure environment for all
members of the community.
Response
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
d. The university provides sufficient space
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
e. The campus has a variety of spaces to
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
139
312
88
14
135
20.2%
45.3%
12.8%
2.0%
19.6%
conducive to informal cultural and
Response
Response
Frequency
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
intellectual exchanges.
Frequency
Percent
145
325
61
15
140
21.1%
47.4%
8.9%
2.2%
20.4%
encourage learning.
Frequency
Percent
153
329
51
13
132
22.6%
48.5%
7.5%
1.9%
19.5%
2. General Administration
To what extent do you feel that the WSSU culture emphasizes quality work from the following groups?
a. Administrators
Response
Always
Most of the time
Most often not
Never
Don't know
Frequency
Percent
161
265
104
29
126
23.5%
38.7%
15.2%
4.2%
18.4%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
b. Faculty
Response
Always
Most of the time
Most often not
Never
Don't know
Frequency
Percent
191
318
84
17
79
27.7%
46.2%
12.2%
2.5%
11.5%
c. Support staff
Response
Always
Most of the time
Most often not
Never
Don't know
Frequency
Percent
161
290
98
19
115
23.6%
42.5%
14.3%
2.8%
16.8%
d. Students
Response
Always
Most of the time
Most often not
Never
Don't know
Frequency
Percent
215
298
75
20
79
31.3%
43.4%
10.9%
2.9%
11.5%
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3. Branding
a. To what extent do you think WSSU has a
and activities sponsored by the university?
distinctive brand of leadership and service
Response
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Don't know
that is evident in most learning experience
Frequency
Percent
182
186
189
46
78
26.7%
27.3%
27.8%
6.8%
11.5%
0
20
40
60
80
100
4. Inclusive Governance, Leadership, and Engagement
In your opinion, how well does the upper administration at WSSU (e.g., chancellor, provost, vice chancellors, vice provosts) do each of the
following?
a. Listen to ideas from students
Response
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know
b. Make decisions transparent to university
Response
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know
c. Provide opportunities for faculty, staff
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know
f. Overall, how well does WSSU upper
levels of decision making, and
Percent
105
148
149
93
192
15.3%
21.5%
21.7%
13.5%
27.9%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
20
40
60
80
100
community.
Frequency
Percent
100
167
156
80
182
14.6%
24.4%
22.8%
11.7%
26.6%
and/or students to be involved in the
Response
all
Frequency
decision making process.
Frequency
Percent
110
160
149
83
184
16.0%
23.3%
21.7%
12.1%
26.8%
0
administration do in the areas of
transparency of decision making,
providing opportunities for all
to be represented in decision making?
Response
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know
Frequency
Percent
107
156
154
87
184
15.6%
22.7%
22.4%
12.6%
26.7%
communications between
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
5. Community Service
How many WSSU-related community outreach projects have you participated in the last year?
a. Academic (e.g., Adult Learner Symposium)
Response
0
1-2
3 or more
Frequency
Percent
376
216
91
55.1%
31.6%
13.3%
b. Cultural (e.g., Diggs Gallery exhibitions)
Response
0
1-2
3 or more
Frequency
Percent
450
184
48
66.0%
27.0%
7.0%
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c. Athletic (e.g., track meets)
Response
Frequency
Percent
470
90
121
69.0%
13.2%
17.8%
0
1-2
3 or more
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
d. Governance (e.g., SGA)
Response
Frequency
Percent
516
118
44
76.1%
17.4%
6.5%
0
1-2
3 or more
6. Curriculum Navigation
In your opinion, how well does WSSU provide each of the following?
a. A sufficient variety of courses and
options to satisfy my general
Response
education requirements.
Frequency
Percent
185
271
161
23
45
27.0%
39.6%
23.5%
3.4%
6.6%
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know
b. A sufficient variety of courses and
options to satisfy my major's
Response
requirements.
Frequency
Percent
203
268
160
26
30
29.5%
39.0%
23.3%
3.8%
4.4%
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know
c. Academic advising that helps me to
progress in a timely manner to
Response
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know
graduation.
Frequency
Percent
185
248
159
62
33
26.9%
36.1%
23.1%
9.0%
4.8%
7. Questions Regarding the Course Evaluation Process
Please respond to the following questions about the course evaluation process.
a. I prefer completing course evaluations
Response
Not applicable
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
b. When compared to pencil-and-paper,
Response
Not applicable
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
c. I wish WSSU would move exclusively to
Response
Not applicable
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
using the online system (Digital Measures
Course Response) instead of by
Frequency
Percent
39
31
45
314
257
5.7%
4.5%
6.6%
45.8%
37.5%
I feel more comfortable providing
20
course evaluation feedback in an
Frequency
Percent
52
43
86
284
214
7.7%
6.3%
12.7%
41.8%
31.5%
online course evaluations and stop
0
0
20
40
pencil-and-paper.
60
80
100
60
80
100
60
80
100
online format.
40
offering the pencil-and-paper option.
Frequency
Percent
81
32
86
266
219
11.8%
4.7%
12.6%
38.9%
32.0%
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0
20
40