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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
6
9
39
163
124
1.8%
2.6%
11.4%
47.8%
36.4%
0
20
40
60
80
100
Frequency
Percent
6
18
44
159
113
1.8%
5.3%
12.9%
46.8%
33.2%
0
20
40
60
80
100
Frequency
Percent
5
5
29
166
135
1.5%
1.5%
8.5%
48.8%
39.7%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
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
3
14
32
174
117
0.9%
4.1%
9.4%
51.2%
34.4%
Frequency
Percent
21
42
56
149
71
6.2%
12.4%
16.5%
44.0%
20.9%
Frequency
Percent
12
28
54
144
100
3.6%
8.3%
16.0%
42.6%
29.6%
Frequency
Percent
7
12
47
156
116
2.1%
3.6%
13.9%
46.2%
34.3%
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%
2.1%
9.7%
52.2%
34.9%
How well they explain course material. .
Response
d.
Percent
4
7
33
178
119
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
19
20
32
67
98
104
5.6%
5.9%
9.4%
19.7%
28.8%
30.6%
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
15
22
29
53
115
105
4.4%
6.5%
8.6%
15.6%
33.9%
31.0%
Frequency
Percent
29
15
23
55
116
102
8.5%
4.4%
6.8%
16.2%
34.1%
30.0%
campus policies and procedures.
Response
d. Advisor's knowledge about
Frequency
options (e.g., graduate school).
Frequency
Percent
29
18
18
77
99
100
8.5%
5.3%
5.3%
22.6%
29.0%
29.3%
options.
Frequency
Percent
49
13
17
94
90
75
14.5%
3.8%
5.0%
27.8%
26.6%
22.2%
Frequency
Percent
21
21
27
71
111
88
6.2%
6.2%
8.0%
20.9%
32.7%
26.0%
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
54
6
6
37
130
106
15.9%
1.8%
1.8%
10.9%
38.3%
31.3%
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
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
72
5
3
43
125
93
21.1%
1.5%
0.9%
12.6%
36.7%
27.3%
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
74
4
2
39
128
94
21.7%
1.2%
0.6%
11.4%
37.5%
27.6%
resources.
Frequency
Percent
44
7
5
39
139
105
13.0%
2.1%
1.5%
11.5%
41.0%
31.0%
Frequency
Percent
29
6
4
32
151
117
8.6%
1.8%
1.2%
9.4%
44.5%
34.5%
Frequency
Percent
26
6
5
25
158
120
7.6%
1.8%
1.5%
7.4%
46.5%
35.3%
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
66
8
11
37
123
92
19.6%
2.4%
3.3%
11.0%
36.5%
27.3%
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h. Effectiveness of library
resources and services in
improving my learning
Response
Percent
40
6
1
40
144
107
11.8%
1.8%
0.3%
11.8%
42.6%
31.7%
Frequency
Percent
32
5
2
32
160
108
9.4%
1.5%
0.6%
9.4%
47.2%
31.9%
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
59
4
6
65
128
78
17.4%
1.2%
1.8%
19.1%
37.6%
22.9%
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
64
6
12
48
130
78
18.9%
1.8%
3.6%
14.2%
38.5%
23.1%
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
100
8
14
53
99
66
29.4%
2.4%
4.1%
15.6%
29.1%
19.4%
labs to meet my needs.
Frequency
Percent
97
7
10
56
100
70
28.5%
2.1%
2.9%
16.5%
29.4%
20.6%
campus.
Frequency
Percent
85
27
17
61
89
59
25.1%
8.0%
5.0%
18.0%
26.3%
17.5%
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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
20
9
14
35
160
102
5.9%
2.6%
4.1%
10.3%
47.1%
30.0%
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
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
36
5
6
59
144
90
10.6%
1.5%
1.8%
17.4%
42.4%
26.5%
Frequency
Percent
30
5
7
62
153
84
8.8%
1.5%
2.1%
18.2%
44.9%
24.6%
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
102
5
6
63
98
64
30.2%
1.5%
1.8%
18.6%
29.0%
18.9%
experiences.
Frequency
Percent
121
4
8
71
86
50
35.6%
1.2%
2.4%
20.9%
25.3%
14.7%
fairs, interviews, job listings,
etc.).
Frequency
Percent
116
3
9
72
88
51
34.2%
0.9%
2.7%
21.2%
26.0%
15.0%
resumes, etc.
Response
Don't know/not applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
117
5
9
65
86
56
34.6%
1.5%
2.7%
19.2%
25.4%
16.6%
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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
124
3
8
69
86
46
36.9%
0.9%
2.4%
20.5%
25.6%
13.7%
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
116
4
8
72
86
48
34.7%
1.2%
2.4%
21.6%
25.7%
14.4%
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
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
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
groups and making presentations)
Frequency
Percent
9
7
16
129
180
2.6%
2.1%
4.7%
37.8%
52.8%
Frequency
Percent
9
10
21
120
181
2.6%
2.9%
6.2%
35.2%
53.1%
Frequency
Percent
4
8
19
133
174
1.2%
2.4%
5.6%
39.3%
51.5%
Frequency
Percent
18
28
42
130
120
5.3%
8.3%
12.4%
38.5%
35.5%
Frequency
Percent
13
16
26
122
160
3.9%
4.7%
7.7%
36.2%
47.5%
Using mathematical skills .
Response
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
f.
2.6%
1.5%
5.3%
33.4%
57.2%
Comprehending written and oral information .
Response
e.
Percent
9
5
18
114
195
Listening attentively
Response
d.
Frequency
Applying scientific methods of inquiry .
Response
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
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g.
Applying analytic skills .
Response
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
h.
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
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
Ability to work with people from diverse
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
Sensitivity to issues associated with racial
Percent
8
14
19
122
176
2.4%
4.1%
5.6%
36.0%
51.9%
Frequency
Percent
3
10
15
125
186
0.9%
2.9%
4.4%
36.9%
54.9%
Frequency
Percent
5
7
18
118
190
1.5%
2.1%
5.3%
34.9%
56.2%
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
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
Sensitivity to issues associated with gender
Response
Don't Know
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
0
20
40
60
80
100
self-awareness, etc.)
Frequency
Percent
3
8
14
108
203
0.9%
2.4%
4.2%
32.1%
60.4%
Frequency
Percent
6
9
29
111
183
1.8%
2.7%
8.6%
32.8%
54.1%
Frequency
Percent
12
20
21
116
169
3.6%
5.9%
6.2%
34.3%
50.0%
Frequency
Percent
15
18
24
117
164
4.4%
5.3%
7.1%
34.6%
48.5%
equity
Response
o.
Frequency
40
backgrounds
Response
n.
0.6%
2.1%
5.0%
34.0%
58.3%
(e.g., self-discipline, responsibility,
Response
m.
Percent
2
7
17
115
197
20
Working effectively as part of a team .
Response
l.
Frequency
0
Developing leadership skills .
Response
k.
2.1%
2.9%
5.0%
36.9%
53.1%
discipline .
Response
j.
Percent
7
10
17
125
180
Using critical thinking skills .
Response
i.
Frequency
equity.
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2a.
Did your major include a co-op, internship, practicum, student teaching, or other field experience?
Response
Yes
No
2b.
Frequency
Percent
195
144
57.5%
42.5%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
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
7
49
135
2.1%
3.6%
25.1%
69.2%
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
53
286
15.6%
84.4%
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
0
2
12
39
0.0%
3.8%
22.6%
73.6%
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
127
213
37.4%
62.6%
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
1
5
37
83
0.8%
4.0%
29.4%
65.9%
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
214
5
7
11
8
9
2
11
80.1%
1.9%
2.6%
4.1%
3.0%
3.4%
0.7%
4.1%
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
36
7
6
10
15
29
24
204
10.9%
2.1%
1.8%
3.0%
4.5%
8.8%
7.3%
61.6%
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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:
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Financial Aid: Disbursement
6.5%
11.0%
8.3%
17.6%
41.4%
15.2%
0
20
40
60
80
100
Frequency
Percent
76
46
41
57
91
24
22.7%
13.7%
12.2%
17.0%
27.2%
7.2%
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
process
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
d.
Percent
22
37
28
59
139
51
Application/award process
Response
c.
Frequency
Frequency
Percent
80
30
34
63
100
28
23.9%
9.0%
10.1%
18.8%
29.9%
8.4%
Dining Services
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
154
10
17
51
79
27
45.6%
3.0%
5.0%
15.1%
23.4%
8.0%
e. Health Services
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
f. Counseling (personal,
Percent
168
9
11
53
61
30
50.6%
2.7%
3.3%
16.0%
18.4%
9.0%
interpersonal,or psychological)
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
g. Cashier/Student
Frequency
Frequency
Percent
202
4
2
53
47
27
60.3%
1.2%
0.6%
15.8%
14.0%
8.1%
Accounts/Billing Office
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
47
19
15
69
129
57
14.0%
5.7%
4.5%
20.5%
38.4%
17.0%
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h. Housing and Residence Life
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
i.
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
On-campus shuttle/
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
20
40
60
80
100
Frequency
Percent
90
12
17
52
119
45
26.9%
3.6%
5.1%
15.5%
35.5%
13.4%
0
20
40
60
80
100
Frequency
Percent
171
5
2
52
73
34
50.7%
1.5%
0.6%
15.4%
21.7%
10.1%
0
20
40
60
80
100
Frequency
Percent
140
11
13
55
88
29
41.7%
3.3%
3.9%
16.4%
26.2%
8.6%
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.
0
transportation services
Response
l.
54.9%
2.1%
2.1%
16.6%
17.8%
6.5%
Campus recreation
Response
k.
Percent
185
7
7
56
60
22
Bookstore
Response
j.
Frequency
Frequency
Percent
108
57
47
42
57
26
32.0%
16.9%
13.9%
12.5%
16.9%
7.7%
Campus Police Department
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
143
16
12
63
71
33
42.3%
4.7%
3.6%
18.6%
21.0%
9.8%
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
Frequency
Percent
29
34
39
54
128
52
8.6%
10.1%
11.6%
16.1%
38.1%
15.5%
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Application/award process
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
c.
Financial Aid: Disbursement
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
0
20
40
60
80
100
Frequency
Percent
92
36
27
61
88
30
27.5%
10.8%
8.1%
18.3%
26.3%
9.0%
0
20
40
60
80
100
Frequency
Percent
150
5
11
54
82
33
44.8%
1.5%
3.3%
16.1%
24.5%
9.9%
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
Health Services
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
f.
26.6%
13.8%
10.8%
15.0%
25.4%
8.4%
Dining Services
Response
e.
Percent
89
46
36
50
85
28
process
Response
d.
Frequency
Counseling (personal,
Percent
168
8
8
53
65
32
50.3%
2.4%
2.4%
15.9%
19.5%
9.6%
interpersonal,or psychological)
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
g. Cashier/Student
Frequency
Frequency
Percent
195
4
4
52
47
31
58.6%
1.2%
1.2%
15.6%
14.1%
9.3%
Accounts/Billing Office
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
65
11
19
62
117
59
19.5%
3.3%
5.7%
18.6%
35.1%
17.7%
h. Housing and Residence Life
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
i.
Frequency
Percent
182
5
10
55
57
25
54.5%
1.5%
3.0%
16.5%
17.1%
7.5%
Bookstore
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
97
13
12
51
113
48
29.0%
3.9%
3.6%
15.3%
33.8%
14.4%
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j. Campus recreation
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
k. On-campus shuttle/
Percent
166
3
4
57
62
38
50.3%
0.9%
1.2%
17.3%
18.8%
11.5%
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
transportation services
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
l.
Frequency
Frequency
Percent
140
8
11
56
78
42
41.8%
2.4%
3.3%
16.7%
23.3%
12.5%
Parking
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Frequency
Percent
121
42
31
50
58
30
36.4%
12.7%
9.3%
15.1%
17.5%
9.0%
m. Campus Police Department
Response
No experience to judge
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
3.
Frequency
Percent
136
13
9
64
63
38
42.1%
4.0%
2.8%
19.8%
19.5%
11.8%
Over the past two years, how often have you had concerns with your personal safety on campus?
Response
Never
Seldom
Sometimes
Frequently
Frequency
Percent
202
92
35
8
59.9%
27.3%
10.4%
2.4%
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
8
39
216
63
2.5%
12.0%
66.3%
19.3%
Frequency
Percent
10
45
150
131
3.0%
13.4%
44.6%
39.0%
Frequency
Percent
7
59
170
90
2.1%
18.1%
52.1%
27.6%
2. All things considered, how you evaluate the quality of instruction...
a. In your major?
Response
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
b. Overall?
Response
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
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3. All things considered, how would you evaluate the overall education that you are receiving at this
Response
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
institution?
Frequency
Percent
8
41
166
120
2.4%
12.2%
49.6%
35.8%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
40
60
80
100
4. Would you recommend this institution to a friend considering college?
Response
Frequency
Percent
No
Not sure
Yes
34
76
223
10.2%
22.8%
67.0%
5. If you could start over again, would you still choose to attend this institution?
Response
Frequency
Percent
No
Not sure
Yes
42
80
207
12.8%
24.3%
62.9%
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
124
212
36.9%
63.1%
2. For which of the following reasons has it taken you longer than four years to graduate?
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
17
28
15
62
6
1
14
26
16
5
18
29
13.9%
23.0%
12.3%
50.8%
4.9%
0.8%
11.5%
21.3%
13.1%
4.1%
14.8%
23.8%
0
3. Please indicate the best description of your primary plans following graduation by marking the one most
only ONE response)
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
42
16
6
124
47
43
20
2
1
1
0
4
18
14
12.4%
4.7%
1.8%
36.7%
13.9%
12.7%
5.9%
0.6%
0.3%
0.3%
0.0%
1.2%
5.3%
4.1%
20
appropriate response below. (Mark
0
20
40
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:
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a. Ability to Think Critically
Response
A Tremendous Impact
A Modest Impact
A Little Impact
No Impact
Frequency
Percent
152
129
42
12
45.4%
38.5%
12.5%
3.6%
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
b. Ability to Write
Response
A Tremendous Impact
A Modest Impact
A Little Impact
No Impact
Frequency
Percent
157
123
43
13
46.7%
36.6%
12.8%
3.9%
c. Ability to Speak
Response
A Tremendous Impact
A Modest Impact
A Little Impact
No Impact
Frequency
Percent
136
126
51
22
40.6%
37.6%
15.2%
6.6%
d. Ability to Work with Others
Response
A Tremendous Impact
A Modest Impact
A Little Impact
No Impact
Frequency
Percent
137
136
43
19
40.9%
40.6%
12.8%
5.7%
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
128
121
59
23
38.7%
36.6%
17.8%
6.9%
Source
Response
Response
Frequency
Frequency
Percent
164
124
33
13
49.1%
37.1%
9.9%
3.9%
Manner
Frequency
Percent
152
108
41
35
45.2%
32.1%
12.2%
10.4%
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
238
88
8
71.3%
26.3%
2.4%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
b. Ability to Write
Response
A Lot of Emphasis
Some Emphasis
No Emphasis At All
Frequency
Percent
244
86
6
72.6%
25.6%
1.8%
c. Ability to Speak
Response
A lot of Emphasis
Some Emphasis
No Emphasis At All
Frequency
Percent
201
115
19
60.0%
34.3%
5.7%
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d. Ability to Work with Others
Response
A lot of Emphasis
Some Emphasis
No Emphasis At All
Frequency
Percent
216
113
7
64.3%
33.6%
2.1%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
e. Ability to Use Technology
Response
A lot of Emphasis
Some Emphasis
No Emphasis At All
Frequency
Percent
202
116
17
60.3%
34.6%
5.1%
f. Ability to Evaluate the Credibility of a Source
Response
A lot of Emphasis
Some Emphasis
No Emphasis At All
Frequency
Percent
228
97
10
68.1%
29.0%
3.0%
g. Ability to Behave in a Professional Manner
Response
A lot of Emphasis
Some Emphasis
No Emphasis At All
Frequency
Percent
215
106
12
64.6%
31.8%
3.6%
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
207
119
9
61.8%
35.5%
2.7%
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
b. Ability to Write
Response
A Lot of Time
Some Time
No Time At All
Frequency
Percent
215
113
8
64.0%
33.6%
2.4%
c. Ability to Speak
Response
A Lot of Time
Some Time
No Time At All
Frequency
Percent
168
147
16
50.8%
44.4%
4.8%
d. Ability to Work with Others
Response
A Lot of Time
Some Time
No Time At All
Frequency
Percent
186
138
9
55.9%
41.4%
2.7%
e. Ability to Use Technology
Response
A Lot of Time
Some Time
No Time At All
Frequency
Percent
166
149
17
50.0%
44.9%
5.1%
f. Ability to Evaluate the Credibility of a Source
Response
A Lot of Time
Some Time
No Time At All
Frequency
Percent
201
122
12
60.0%
36.4%
3.6%
g. Ability to Behave in a Professional Manner
Response
A Lot of Time
Some Time
No Time At All
Frequency
Percent
189
127
15
57.1%
38.4%
4.5%
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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
193
138
5
57.4%
41.1%
1.5%
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
185
144
5
55.4%
43.1%
1.5%
c. Ability to Work with Others
Response
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Frequency
Percent
236
94
5
70.4%
28.1%
1.5%
d. Ability to Use Technology
Response
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Frequency
Percent
185
143
8
55.1%
42.6%
2.4%
e. Ability to Evaluate the Credibility of a Source
Response
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Frequency
Percent
194
133
8
57.9%
39.7%
2.4%
f. Ability to Behave in a Professional Manner
Response
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Frequency
Percent
256
74
6
76.2%
22.0%
1.8%
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
78
149
10
1
97
23.3%
44.5%
3.0%
0.3%
29.0%
building structures, adequate sidewalks,
0
20
adequate lighting) for all members of
Frequency
Percent
66
146
24
6
92
19.8%
43.7%
7.2%
1.8%
27.5%
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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
71
149
15
5
91
21.5%
45.0%
4.5%
1.5%
27.5%
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
71
146
12
3
100
21.4%
44.0%
3.6%
0.9%
30.1%
encourage learning.
Frequency
Percent
74
149
8
1
98
22.4%
45.2%
2.4%
0.3%
29.7%
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
96
127
28
7
77
28.7%
37.9%
8.4%
2.1%
23.0%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
b. Faculty
Response
Always
Most of the time
Most often not
Never
Don't know
Frequency
Percent
119
138
22
3
51
35.7%
41.4%
6.6%
0.9%
15.3%
c. Support staff
Response
Always
Most of the time
Most often not
Never
Don't know
Frequency
Percent
92
144
25
3
71
27.5%
43.0%
7.5%
0.9%
21.2%
d. Students
Response
Always
Most of the time
Most often not
Never
Don't know
Frequency
Percent
118
148
15
1
54
35.1%
44.0%
4.5%
0.3%
16.1%
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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
82
107
69
26
48
24.7%
32.2%
20.8%
7.8%
14.5%
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
54
70
52
24
135
16.1%
20.9%
15.5%
7.2%
40.3%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
40
60
80
100
community.
Frequency
Percent
62
78
54
21
120
18.5%
23.3%
16.1%
6.3%
35.8%
and/or students to be involved in the
Response
all
Frequency
decision making process.
Frequency
Percent
55
80
45
31
125
16.4%
23.8%
13.4%
9.2%
37.2%
0
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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
61
69
55
26
124
18.2%
20.6%
16.4%
7.8%
37.0%
0
communications between
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
205
96
32
61.6%
28.8%
9.6%
b. Cultural (e.g., Diggs Gallery exhibitions)
Response
0
1-2
3 or more
Frequency
Percent
245
73
13
74.0%
22.1%
3.9%
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c. Athletic (e.g., track meets)
Response
Frequency
Percent
250
40
39
76.0%
12.2%
11.9%
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
268
49
11
81.7%
14.9%
3.4%
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
90
145
57
8
33
27.0%
43.5%
17.1%
2.4%
9.9%
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know
b. A sufficient variety of courses and
options to satisfy my major's
Response
requirements.
Frequency
Percent
89
153
54
11
25
26.8%
46.1%
16.3%
3.3%
7.5%
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
83
121
63
34
32
24.9%
36.3%
18.9%
10.2%
9.6%
7. Questions Regarding 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
17
5
21
150
140
5.1%
1.5%
6.3%
45.0%
42.0%
I feel more comfortable providing
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course evaluation feedback in an
Frequency
Percent
25
14
33
140
123
7.5%
4.2%
9.9%
41.8%
36.7%
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
42
8
38
134
111
12.6%
2.4%
11.4%
40.2%
33.3%
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20
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