2007­
2008 UNI Graduating Senior Survey
Kristin Moser University of Northern Iowa 2007‐2008 enrollment, etc.) is first presented. The
data is then shown graphically by
college. Finally, trends in responding
over the past five years are illustrated.
UNI Graduating Senior Survey
December 2007 – May 2008
Respondents were asked to indicate
how well UNI prepared them for 23
This report presents a summary of the
University
of
Northern
Iowa
different critical skills and experiences
(UNI)
on a scale from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent).
Graduating Senior Survey. This survey
A “cannot evaluate” option was also
was given to all UNI graduates prior to
the
commencement
exercises
December 2007 and May 2008.
available.
in
indicate the extent to which they agreed
The
or disagreed to 27 statements regarding
purpose of this report is to provide an
the academic and social environment at
overview of several critical components
UNI on a scale from 1 (strongly
regarding the academic and social
experiences of UNI students.
students
reflect
back
on
disagree) to 4 (strongly agree), with a
As the
“not sure” category available in addition
their
to the other options.
undergraduate experience at UNI, they
Fall
certain experiences and skills gained
their
2008
were then analyzed to show patterns of
environment
undergraduate
Spring
and converted to a data file. The data
agreement to statements regarding the
during
and
responses were electronically scanned
They must also indicate their level of
learning
2007
commencement ceremonies. All survey
that will impact their future career goals.
and
Surveys were
handed out to all students attending the
are asked to rate their preparedness for
teaching
They were also asked to
response.
career,
The survey was completed
by 449 students from the December
including faculty and student interaction,
2007 commencement and 1,033 from
social climate, and the overall university
the May 2008 graduation, for a total of
image. A summary of the characteristics
1,482 respondents (see Table 1 for an
of the sample, including post graduation
illustration of response rates for each
plans (employment, graduate school
commencement ceremony). Students
2
Table 1. Response Rates for Undergraduate Graduation Sessions
Survey
All Graduating
Response Rate
Respondents
Seniors
(%)
December 2007
449
767
58.5
May 2008
1033
1161
89.0
Total
1482
1928
76.9
who
chose
not
to
attend
Future Plans upon Graduation
the
commencement exercises, those who
Students were asked to indicate their
arrived
respective
plans following graduation. As Figure 2
students
indicates, 70.0% of the respondents
graduating in August of 2008 did not
indicated they were employed upon
complete the survey.
graduation.
late
ceremony,
to
their
and
those
An additional 20% of
respondents indicated they would be
Figure 1 shows an illustration of the
furthering their education by pursuing
distribution of graduates in each college.
graduate study.
College designation for some students
was
unavailable;
therefore,
1.0%
these
individuals are reflected in the missing
category.
The
3.2%
5.0% 0.7%
19.7%
demographic
70.0%
characteristics of respondents to the
UNI
Graduating
Senior
Survey
by
Employment
Undergrad Study
Volunteer Service
Other
college follow in chart format.
Missing
25.2%
0.0%
CBA
14.2%
Graduate Study
Military
Starting or Raising a Family
Figure 2. Future Plans of Degree Recipients
An examination of future plans by
COE
16.4%
college shows that the College of
Business had the highest percentage of
CSBS
16.8%
CNS
11.8%
graduates employed upon graduation
CHFA
15.6%
(86.8%) while the College of Natural
Sciences had the highest number of
Figure 1. Distribution of Graduates by College
graduates enrolled in a graduate
program (37.0%).
3
100%
90%
2.3%
0.8%
10.1%
4.5%
0.1%
7.6%
0.8%
0.8%
2.5%
4.9%
1.8%
0.6%
2.5%
3.5%
0.6%
2.9%
2.3%
9.2%
14.7%
80%
20.8%
37.0%
20.8%
70%
Other
60%
Starting or Raising a Family
Volunteer Service
50%
40%
Military
86.8%
Undergrad Study
72.6%
69.3%
Graduate Study
30%
58.8%
60.6%
CNS
CSBS
20%
10%
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
Figure 3. Future Plans of Degree Recipients by College
4
Employment
Demographic Characteristics of Respondents
5
100%
90%
80%
45.5%
46.9%
70%
60%
84.0%
71.9%
76.6%
66.5%
50%
Female
40%
Male
30%
54.5%
53.1%
20%
10%
16.0%
28.1%
23.4%
33.5%
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
CSBS
Total
Figure 4. Respondents by College and Gender
100%
90%
0.9%
3.8%
1.6%
1.2%
16.1%
18.9%
0.6%
3.4%
0.9%
1.3%
11.3%
24.0%
80%
1.2%
3.6%
1.1%
2.6%
16.5%
17.0%
70%
40‐55
60%
30‐39
50%
40%
79.1%
78.2%
24‐29
86.6%
71.4%
78.3%
79.1%
30%
20‐23
19 or under
20%
10%
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
Figure 5. Respondents by College and Age
6
0.6%
0.4%
0.2%
CNS
CSBS
Total
9.0%
8.0%
7.0%
6.0%
0.9%
2.9%
1.2%
5.0%
4.0%
1.4%
2.0%
1.0%
Asian/Pacific Islander
0.8%
2.0%
1.8%
3.0%
1.9%
1.3%
0.4%
0.4%
1.3%
1.2%
1.4%
2.1%
1.8%
Hispanic
3.4%
2.7%
Non‐Resident Alien
Black/African American
0.7%
0.1%
2.1%
1.8%
CSBS
Total
1.2%
Alaskan/American Indian
0.0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
Figure 6. Respondents by College and Race (Caucasian students by college: CBA=92.3%; COE=95.8%;
CHFA=93.3%; CNS=95.8%; CSBS=93.7%; Total=94.2%)
100%
6.2%
5.8%
3.0%
5.7%
3.2%
4.7%
93.8%
94.2%
97.0%
94.3%
96.8%
95.3%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
Non‐resident
Resident
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
Figure 7. Respondents by College and Residency Status
7
CSBS
Total
Summary of Responses by College
8
Speaking effectively
100%
90%
21.6%
26.3%
32.4%
33.0%
39.7%
80%
38.5%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
58.8%
Fair
57.1%
40%
52.1%
52.7%
45.2%
Cannot evaluate
48.6%
30%
20%
10%
0%
11.5%
12.5%
17.6%
12.9%
12.7%
2.9%
1.4%
2.3%
1.8%
CHFA
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
10.3%
1.6%
0.5%
CBA
COE
Poor
9
Communicating through writing
100%
90%
25.5%
29.4%
80%
42.1%
37.9%
41.2%
36.1%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
49.6%
Fair
50.6%
40%
48.3%
41.7%
Cannot evaluate
50.7%
49.5%
30%
20%
15.6%
13.3%
11.8%
10%
6.1%
7.9%
3.4%
CBA
COE
CHFA
11.2%
6.4%
9.5%
3.2%
0%
CNS
10
CSBS
Poor
UNI Total
Understanding written communication
100%
90%
31.1%
80%
36.9%
44.2%
42.8%
46.9%
41.1%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
Fair
54.8%
40%
Poor
52.3%
40.1%
30%
46.3%
48.8%
9.5%
9.2%
CSBS
UNI Total
52.4%
20%
10%
10.8%
12.0%
11.9%
CHFA
CNS
3.4%
0%
CBA
COE
11
Cannot evaluate
Listening effectively
100%
90%
80%
37.3%
38.0%
35.5%
40.7%
42.9%
48.5%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
Fair
40%
48.2%
50.3%
30%
Poor
49.7%
46.8%
43.4%
43.1%
20%
10%
10.7%
12.2%
13.1%
CHFA
CNS
12.2%
11.0%
7.8%
0%
CBA
COE
12
CSBS
UNI Total
Cannot evaluate
Using basic computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
100%
90%
29.7%
80%
42.5%
38.3%
38.1%
39.9%
51.8%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
44.6%
36.6%
Fair
36.7%
39.6%
40%
40.5%
30%
Cannot evaluate
38.2%
20%
17.5%
20.1%
16.4%
15.1%
13.5%
10%
1.5%
3.3%
2.2%
2.2%
COE
CHFA
CNS
0%
CBA
5.1%
3.8%
8.8%
Poor
13
2.6%
2.8%
1.9%
CSBS
UNI Total
Making basic calculations and computations
100%
19.3%
90%
23.2%
29.6%
32.3%
80%
42.3%
52.1%
70%
60%
42.0%
Excellent
Good
45.9%
50%
Average
49.7%
45.2%
Fair
Poor
40%
Cannot evaluate
45.1%
30%
42.4%
26.5%
20%
21.6%
15.7%
13.6%
10%
6.1%
4.8%
0%
CBA
9.2%
5.0%
COE
3.3%
CHFA
14
5.2%
3.9%
2.1%
3.1%
2.0%
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
Using foreign language skills
100%
5.6%
6.3%
8.9%
11.2%
90%
16.9%
8.5%
8.1%
13.1%
12.8%
6.2%
13.0%
13.3%
80%
21.9%
70%
15.0%
22.1%
20.3%
19.8%
20.4%
60%
11.6%
50%
15.3%
Excellent
16 9%
16.9%
15.2%
15.9%
15.3%
13.6%
9.1%
13.0%
Poor
12.9%
13.3%
30%
20%
33.7%
28.8%
34.9%
32.9%
31.3%
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
26.5%
10%
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
15
Average
Fair
16.4%
40%
Good
Cannot evaluate
Planning projects
100%
90%
24.1%
28.9%
80%
29.8%
28.4%
31.4%
42.7%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
46.1%
50%
48.2%
52.0%
Average
47.9%
47.3%
Poor
40%
Cannot evaluate
42.7%
30%
20%
24.1%
19.6%
16.8%
10%
0%
Fair
16.8%
17.5%
12.1%
1.7%
1.9%
CBA
COE
2.6%
3.5%
2.1%
2.3%
CHFA
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
16
Defining problems
100%
90%
28.5%
34.5%
30.9%
28.9%
29.6%
30.7%
80%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
47.2%
57.6%
40%
51.1%
49.5%
46.7%
50.2%
Fair
Poor
Cannot evaluate
30%
20%
16.3%
16.2%
10%
17.0%
17.2%
2.2%
2.2%
2.4%
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
16.0%
13.3%
0%
0.6%
CBA
2.0%
COE
5.1%
CHFA
17
Solving problems
100%
90%
27.7%
31.4%
35.5%
37.5%
80%
31.3%
32.7%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
Fair
53.8%
40%
59.0%
55.3%
47.4%
53.7%
54.6%
Cannot evaluate
30%
20%
15.0%
10%
13.5%
9.2%
9.0%
0%
0.6%
1.0%
2.9%
CBA
COE
CHFA
11.7%
11.9%
1.0%
CNS
18
Poor
CSBS
UNI Total
Learning new things
100%
90%
80%
43.9%
53.1%
50.5%
50.0%
48.1%
49.3%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
Fair
Poor
40%
Cannot evaluate
46.5%
30%
40.3%
41.8%
39.9%
45.5%
42.8%
4.8%
6.4%
CSBS
UNI Total
20%
10%
8.3%
7.2%
5.1%
7.1%
COE
CHFA
0%
CBA
CNS
19
Thinking creatively
100%
90%
28.0%
29.9%
34.6%
39.7%
80%
45.3%
56.7%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
51.8%
Fair
51.1%
Poor
50.0%
40%
45.4%
43.3%
30%
33.2%
20%
10%
17.3%
15.3%
9.0%
12.8%
12.5%
CSBS
UNI Total
9.6%
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
20
Cannot evaluate
Bringing information/ideas together from different areas
100%
90%
30.8%
80%
37.6%
44.2%
34.9%
39.6%
48.1%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
Fair
50.3%
40%
Poor
45.9%
57.0%
41.6%
46.5%
38.8%
30%
20%
10%
15.9%
16.8%
13.2%
12.5%
12.0%
5.9%
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
21
CSBS
UNI Total
Cannot evaluate
Using research skills
100%
90%
31.4%
80%
37.3%
34.8%
37.5%
39.1%
46.0%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
40%
Average
41.6%
49.5%
Fair
42.5%
43.2%
42.1%
Cannot evaluate
39.1%
30%
20%
10%
0%
17.4%
18.8%
17.0%
16.7%
15.8%
14.4%
3.7%
1.0%
3.3%
1.5%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
22
2.0%
CSBS
Poor
UNI Total
Conducting yourself in a professional manner
100%
90%
80%
40.6%
48.3%
52.9%
70%
48.4%
51.2%
62.8%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
Fair
40%
Poor
39.8%
Cannot evaluate
39.4%
30%
44.6%
40.1%
39.1%
31.9%
20%
16.5%
10%
11.1%
5.7%
5.9%
4.7%
8.4%
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
23
CSBS
UNI Total
Upholding ethical standards
100%
90%
37.9%
80%
49.7%
53.6%
48.0%
49.5%
48.3%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
Fair
Poor
43.9%
40%
Cannot evaluate
30%
38.0%
45.1%
37.0%
43.6%
41.2%
6.1%
8.1%
1.1%
1.2%
CSBS
UNI Total
20%
12.9%
10%
9.2%
7.8%
5.2%
0%
CBA
1.0%
COE
2.3%
1.6%
CHFA
CNS
24
Adapting to change
100%
90%
80%
37.1%
40.9%
37.2%
40.9%
40.9%
46.5%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
Fair
40%
Poor
46.5%
51.6%
44.4%
50.8%
47.5%
44.4%
30%
20%
10%
12.3%
10.7%
6.6%
8.6%
0%
CBA
12.4%
COE
1.8%
3.1%
CHFA
CNS
25
9.9%
1.1%
1.2%
CSBS
UNI Total
Cannot evaluate
Working under pressure
100%
90%
80%
40.9%
46.5%
46.9%
48.0%
51.7%
47.1%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
Fair
Poor
40%
Cannot evaluate
45.5%
30%
45.2%
41.7%
45.7%
38.9%
43.2%
20%
10%
8.4%
8.3%
10.3%
CBA
COE
CHFA
12.1%
4.6%
8.6%
0%
CNS
26
CSBS
UNI Total
Making decisions
100%
90%
80%
35.2%
39.4%
35.3%
40.3%
39.7%
46.8%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
Fair
Poor
48.6%
40%
55.6%
46.8%
50.3%
48.7%
42.6%
30%
20%
10%
10.3%
9.5%
CBA
COE
10.8%
15.5%
8.6%
10.7%
0%
CHFA
CNS
27
CSBS
UNI Total
Cannot evaluate
Working independently
100%
90%
80%
39.4%
53.4%
50.3%
47.0%
50.0%
48.3%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
Fair
Poor
40%
Cannot evaluate
50.6%
30%
37.3%
39.7%
42.4%
43.8%
42.5%
20%
10%
9.4%
7.3%
7.8%
9.1%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
4.0%
7.4%
0%
28
CSBS
UNI Total
Working with people of diverse backgrounds
100%
90%
34.4%
34.4%
80%
35.3%
34.4%
38.1%
50.5%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
40.0%
45.0%
41.4%
Fair
45.0%
40%
40.9%
Poor
Cannot evaluate
33.7%
30%
20%
17.2%
10%
18.8%
16.5%
12.8%
3.8%
3.3%
2.2%
CNS
CSBS
12.0%
5.0%
0%
1.3%
CBA
15.3%
3.3%
2.8%
COE
CHFA
29
3.2%
1.4%
UNI Total
Working as a team
100%
90%
34.8%
80%
40.6%
42.3%
45.7%
48.8%
59.3%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
Fair
43.2%
Poor
40%
41.1%
Cannot evaluate
46.3%
40.9%
30%
41.9%
32.8%
20%
18.2%
10%
13.1%
7.5%
0%
7.3%
1.9%
0.6%
CBA
COE
8.0%
2.3%
2.3%
CHFA
CNS
30
2.3%
CSBS
10.5%
1.8%
UNI Total
Leading others
100%
90%
32.0%
80%
37.8%
35.8%
41.5%
39.9%
49.4%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
45.1%
40%
46.8%
30%
Fair
49.4%
42.6%
Poor
44.8%
41.0%
20%
18.0%
10%
9.7%
8.4%
0%
8.6%
14.1%
0.6%
1.1%
CBA
COE
2.3%
3.3%
CHFA
CNS
31
2.5%
CSBS
11.3%
1.9%
UNI Total
Cannot evaluate
Most of the courses I took at UNI were intellectually demanding
100%
19.3%
90%
25.6%
21.1%
21.2%
26.1%
22.5%
80%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
75.5%
40%
68.5%
64.6%
69.7%
72.0%
70.4%
Not sure
30%
20%
10%
8.7%
0%
Strongly disagree
4.6%
5.2%
CBA
COE
9.3%
5.0%
6.4%
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
CHFA
32
Most of my instructors were intellectually stimulating
100%
90%
22.9%
22.0%
20.2%
22.4%
20.2%
21.5%
80%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
67.8%
40%
70.3%
71.5%
Disagree
66.7%
72.9%
70.1%
Not sure
30%
20%
10%
0.5%
4.2%
2.3%
CBA
COE
5.7%
0%
Strongly disagree
10.4%
7.7%
1.1%
CHFA
4.6%
6.3%
1.9%
1.4%
1.5%
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
33
Most of my courses required integration of subject matter from several academic areas
100%
90%
24.5%
26.7%
22.5%
21.9%
25.1%
24.3%
80%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
64.3%
64.9%
40%
61.9%
Disagree
60.3%
63.8%
67.6%
Not sure
30%
20%
10%
12.5%
9.6%
0%
Strongly disagree
12.6%
1.1%
4.8%
1.0%
0.5%
CBA
COE
CHFA
11.0%
9.9%
3.8%
3.2%
1.9%
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
34
My learning experience was cumulative over a series of courses
100%
90%
31.8%
80%
30.1%
38.1%
34.0%
32.3%
33.1%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
66.8%
30%
66.1%
61.1%
62.2%
2.5%
3.2%
CNS
CSBS
Not sure
63.2%
59.1%
20%
10%
0%
2.2%
1.4%
CBA
COE
2.7%
CHFA
35
2.4%
UNI Total
My academic experience at UNI made me want to be a lifelong learner
100%
90%
32.4%
37.8%
80%
35.7%
31.1%
36.6%
45.7%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
57.5%
59.0%
30%
52.1%
53.5%
Not sure
54.4%
49.5%
20%
10%
4.8%
7.6%
7.5%
1.6%
3.8%
1.0%
4.8%
2.5%
2.4%
2.4%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
6.9%
0%
36
6.1%
Most of my students peers valued high academic achievement
100%
90%
31.3%
31.0%
27.8%
27.6%
23.2%
28.1%
80%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
55.6%
40%
57.7%
57.7%
Disagree
61.8%
59.2%
Not sure
62.0%
30%
20%
12.8%
10%
9.3%
0%
Strongly disagree
11.5%
6.1%
1.1%
0.5%
1.1%
2.6%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
37
7.7%
9.3%
5.3%
CSBS
2.1%
UNI Total
The overall quality of teaching at UNI is excellent
100%
90%
29.1%
80%
35.9%
24.5%
28.0%
31.3%
37.7%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
61.5%
40%
60.2%
30%
Strongly disagree
67.1%
67.0%
63.2%
60.9%
20%
10%
5.6%
0%
2.8%
CBA
6.5%
1.0%
COE
CHFA
CNS
38
3.5%
3.7%
CSBS
UNI Total
Not sure
Most of the courses in my major were readily available when I wanted to take them
100%
90%
25.8%
80%
40.1%
27.0%
26.9%
31.8%
38.3%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
50%
53.8%
Agree
46.7%
Disagree
55.8%
51.8%
40%
47.3%
Not sure
53.7%
30%
20%
15.1%
23.7%
10%
13.0%
13.4%
11.0%
7.0%
0%
Strongly disagree
1.6%
0.9%
CBA
COE
4.8%
0.7%
4.3%
2.5%
CHFA
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
39
The overall qualilty of most Liberal Arts Core courses is excellent
100%
14.9%
13.2%
14.0%
9.7%
12.0%
12.9%
60.5%
57.3%
90%
80%
70%
56.5%
60%
55.8%
55.1%
58.4%
Strongly agree
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
Not sure
30%
15.6%
20%
18.8%
22.7%
14.5%
17.5%
2.0%
2.6%
9.1%
11.0%
9.7%
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
17.4%
2.0%
10%
2.8%
14.1%
7.7%
4.5%
5.6%
1.9%
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
40
The purposes of most Liberal Arts Core courses are very clear
100%
90%
15.5%
12.3%
15.2%
12.1%
14.3%
13.9%
53.7%
53.9%
80%
70%
51.6%
53.7%
60%
54.7%
55.6%
Strongly agree
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
Not sure
30%
17.7%
20%
26.1%
18.2%
20.8%
20.8%
22.7%
3.4%
3.9%
10%
3.3%
0%
12.8%
3.9%
CBA
COE
3.9%
3.8%
4.5%
6.4%
CHFA
CNS
41
3.7%
9.9%
7.7%
CSBS
UNI Total
Most of the Liberal Arts Core courses I took at UNI were intellectually demanding
100%
90%
14.9%
11.0%
12.1%
17.1%
13.7%
13.8%
80%
70%
60%
42.2%
49.7%
60.9%
54 1%
54.1%
Strongly agree
60.3%
53.7%
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
Not sure
30%
35.1%
24.0%
12.6%
20%
19.8%
18.9%
12.7%
1.9%
10%
2.9%
8.6%
12.6%
4.6%
6.5%
5.7%
5.2%
CHFA
CNS
0%
CBA
COE
42
3.4%
3.7%
9.8%
8.6%
CSBS
UNI Total
The overall quality of teaching in the Liberal Arts Core at UNI is excellent
100%
10.9%
11.2%
90%
17.8%
13.3%
14.3%
%
63.6%
60 1%
60.1%
18.8%
80%
70%
60%
50%
60.2%
60.9%
55.8%
59.4%
Strongly agree
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
Not sure
30%
12.8%
20%
13.9%
10%
15.2%
12.3%
14.2%
3.6%
0.6%
8.3%
17.9%
12.2%
4.8%
5.5%
0.6%
1.5%
2.2%
9.6%
9.2%
9.1%
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
43
I believe the Liberal Arts Core has been an important part of my education
100%
90%
17.4%
17.5%
15.9%
22.2%
19.3%
18.4%
50.5%
51.2%
80%
70%
60%
53.4%
50 3%
50.3%
49 1%
49.1%
Agree
53.3%
50%
Strongly agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
Not sure
30%
16.5%
20%
23.6%
21.3%
16.8%
18.3%
14.4%
5.7%
4.5%
10%
1.7%
11.3%
6.2%
0%
CBA
COE
6.6%
5.7%
3.6%
4.5%
CHFA
CNS
44
4.8%
8.9%
7.2%
CSBS
UNI Total
The faculty I had contact with were very committed to advancing student learning
100%
90%
80%
37.3%
33.8%
41.0%
41.0%
39.0%
38.3%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
Not sure
64.8%
59.9%
57.5%
30%
55.6%
59.7%
59.6%
20%
10%
0%
2.2%
2.3%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
45
CSBS
UNI Total
At least one faculty member showed an active interest in my educational/career goals
100%
90%
80%
50.6%
70%
60.0%
56.4%
59.0%
54.0%
56.0%
60%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
30%
Not sure
41.1%
39.4%
2.5%
3.8%
3.2%
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
36.0%
3.3%
CHFA
38.6%
20%
41.3%
39.2%
10%
6.1%
0%
CBA
COE
46
I developed close relationships with other students
100%
90%
80%
43.1%
51.2%
50.0%
46.5%
45.8%
47.4%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
30%
Not sure
48.9%
46.5%
45.8%
44.8%
46.5%
46.7%
20%
10%
6.9%
0%
CBA
1.5%
2.2%
COE
CHFA
5.1%
CNS
47
6.4%
CSBS
4.4%
UNI Total
I often engaged in social activities with other students off campus
100%
90%
80%
39.7%
40.7%
46.8%
46.0%
43.7%
43.5%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
44.7%
Not sure
44.7%
45.1%
44.6%
12.0%
6.8%
8.6%
44.4%
44.3%
5.9%
6.9%
2.2%
1.5%
2.9%
1.3%
3.4%
2.3%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
30%
20%
10%
0%
12.8%
48
I often participated in University or student sponsored activities on campus
100%
90%
24.4%
20.8%
27.9%
22.2%
28.2%
24.8%
80%
70%
60%
39.0%
Strongly agree
41.3%
49.5%
39.0%
50%
43.4%
46.1%
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
Not sure
30%
30.5%
20%
26.7%
26.0%
21.2%
18.6%
24.2%
10%
6.4%
0%
1.2%
CBA
3.4%
3.9%
COE
5.6%
1.1%
CHFA
7.1%
5.3%
2.6%
4.7%
2.4%
2.3%
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
49
Alcohol abuse is a major problem among students at UNI
100%
9.7%
7.2%
10.6%
6.4%
6.5%
8.0%
90%
26.1%
24.9%
80%
26.1%
25.0%
34.4%
27.5%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
47.8%
40%
45.5%
45.2%
45.0%
45.0%
Not sure
41.9%
30%
20%
8.6%
10%
7.4%
10.0%
12.1%
9.8%
9.4%
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
14.2%
11.5%
0%
10.2%
10.6%
4.5%
CBA
COE
8.9%
CHFA
50
Strongly disagree
Most UNI students are tolerant of people whose lifestyles are different from their own
100%
90%
20.0%
18.6%
17.4%
15.0%
15.0%
17.3%
80%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
64.6%
50%
72.4%
Agree
71.2%
71.5%
70.2%
70.0%
Strongly disagree
40%
Not sure
30%
20%
11.8%
10%
0%
Disagree
9.2%
8.2%
7.7%
4.5%
1.7%
3.9%
4.8%
3.2%
CHFA
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
6.0%
3.8%
3.2%
4.7%
CBA
COE
51
Sexual harassment is a problem at UNI
100%
6.6%
90%
10.5%
4.7%
5.7%
17.1%
16.5%
46.9%
46.0%
4.5%
14.7%
4.8%
5.2%
18.6%
15.6%
80%
70%
60%
44.2%
47.4%
46 3%
46.3%
46.7%
Strongly agree
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
Not sure
30%
28.2%
19.0%
20%
17.6%
10%
10.5%
12.3%
14.2%
CBA
COE
CHFA
16.0%
16.7%
17.3%
19.5%
13.3%
13.4%
CSBS
UNI Total
0%
CNS
52
The UNI community values excellence in all of its endeavors
100%
90%
25.6%
24.1%
20.2%
18.0%
23.5%
22.5%
80%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
68.7%
Disagree
69.0%
40%
66.5%
69.1%
68.7%
72.1%
Not sure
30%
20%
10%
5.7%
0%
3.6%
6.5%
8.0%
4.9%
1.7%
3.1%
3.6%
5.3%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
53
Strongly disagree
2.0%
2.5%
3.1%
CSBS
UNI Total
The UNI community values intellectual vitality 100%
90%
27.2%
23.4%
24.0%
20.7%
24.5%
24.0%
80%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
40%
69.4%
65.9%
70.0%
70.0%
67.1%
68.5%
Not sure
30%
20%
10%
0%
3.3%
6.0%
4.0%
1.5%
4.0%
3.7%
CSBS
UNI Total
2.9%
2.3%
3.3%
3.6%
5.3%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
54
Strongly disagree
3.4%
The UNI community encourages the examination of diverse and controversial ideas
100%
90%
22.7%
24.6%
21.9%
17.8%
22.9%
22.2%
80%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
66.4%
65.7%
40%
Disagree
65.2%
63.6%
69.7%
66.2%
Not sure
30%
20%
10%
0%
Strongly disagree
9.1%
4.8%
8.4%
9.6%
3.5%
2.8%
4.3%
3.4%
CBA
COE
CHFA
6.2%
CNS
55
6.8%
3.0%
3.9%
CSBS
UNI Total
I believe I have received a high quality education from UNI
100%
90%
36.7%
80%
46.4%
36.5%
40.6%
42.5%
50.7%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
Not sure
56.7%
59.6%
30%
56.9%
54.6%
CSBS
UNI Total
51.9%
48.8%
20%
10%
2.8%
0%
CBA
COE
2.8%
2.6%
CHFA
CNS
56
I would recommend my major to a prospective student
100%
90%
80%
46.9%
42.2%
43.2%
49.4%
53.1%
70%
60.1%
60%
Strongly agree
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
Not sure
48.1%
44.6%
30%
49.5%
45.0%
45.3%
38.4%
20%
10%
5.6%
5.8%
CHFA
CNS
4.4%
3.4%
0%
CBA
COE
57
CSBS
UNI Total
I would recommend UNI to a prospective student
100%
90%
80%
43.0%
48.7%
70%
52.8%
57.5%
53.6%
63.5%
60%
Strongly agree
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
Not sure
30%
20%
45.5%
54.3%
40.2%
45.3%
43.7%
CSBS
UNI Total
35.6%
10%
2.7%
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
58
Multiple Year Comparison of the UNI Graduating Senior Survey: 2003-2008
59
5.00
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Speaking effectively
Communicate through writing
2003‐2004
Understanding written communication
2004‐2005
2005‐2006
60
Listen effectively
2006‐2007
Basic computer skills
2007‐2008
Making basic calculations
5.00
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Foreign language skills
Planning projects
2003‐2004
Defining problems
2004‐2005
2005‐2006
61
Solving problems
2006‐2007
Learn new things
2007‐2008
Creative thinking
5.00
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Bringing information together
Using research skills
2003‐2004
Conducting self in prof Uphold ethical standards
manner
2004‐2005
2005‐2006
62
2006‐2007
Adapt to change
2007‐2008
Work under pressure
5.00
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Making decisions
Work independently
2003‐2004
People of diverse backgrounds
2004‐2005
2005‐2006
63
2006‐2007
Working as a team
2007‐2008
Leading others
5.00
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Courses intellectually demanding
Instructors intellectually Integrated subject matter
stimulating
2003‐2004
2004‐2005
Cumulative learning
2005‐2006
64
2006‐2007
Lifelong learner
2007‐2008
Peers valued achievement
5.00
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Excellent teaching quality at UNI
Courses in major available
LAC quality excellent
2003‐2004
2004‐2005
LAC purposes clear
2005‐2006
65
LAC intellectually demanding
2006‐2007
2007‐2008
LAC teaching excellent
LAC important
5.00
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Faculty committed to Faculty interest in Close relationships w/ Off campus social learning
goals
students
activities
2003‐2004
2004‐2005
2005‐2006
66
On campus activities
2006‐2007
2007‐2008
Alcohol abuse a problem
Students tolerant of differences
5.00
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Sexual harassment a UNI values excellence
UNI values problem
intellectual vitality
2003‐2004
2004‐2005
Examines diverse ideas
2005‐2006
67
High quality education at UNI
2006‐2007
Recommend major to Recommend UNI to student
student
2007‐2008
Appendix A
UNI Graduating Senior Survey Instrument
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GRADUA TING SENIOR SURVEY
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SECTION 2: PLANS FOLLOWING GRADUATION
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What is MOST LIKELY to be your PRINCIPAL activity upon graduation?
Employment, full-time paid
Employment, part-time paid
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Graduate or professional school, part-time
Additional undergraduate coursework
Military service
Volunteer activity (e.g., Peace Corps)
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Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the
following statements.
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Teaching and Learning Environment
Most of the courses I took at UNI were intellectually demanding.
Most of my instructors were intellectually stimulating.
Most of my courses required integration of subject mailer from several academic areas.
My learning experience was cumulative over a series of courses.
My academic experience at UNI made me want to be a lifelong learner.
Most of my student peers valued high academic achievement.
The overall quality of teaching at UNI is excellent.
Most of the courses in my major were readily available when I wanted to take them.
The overall quality of most Liberal Arts Core courses is excellent.
The purposes of most Liberal Arts Core courses are very clear.
Most of the Liberal Arts Core courses I took at UNI were intellectually demanding.
The overall quality of teaching in the Liberal Arts Core at UNI is excellent.
I believe the Liberal Arts Core has been an important part of my education.
Faculty and Student Interaction
The faculty I had contact with were very commilled to advancing student learning.
At least one faculty member showed an active interest in my educational/career goals.
I developed close relationships with other students
I often engaged in social activities with other students off campus.
I often participated in University or student sponsored activities on campus.
Academic and Social Climate
Alcohol abuse is a major problem among students at UN!.
Most UNI students are tolerant of people whose lifestyles are different from their own.
Sexual harassment is a problem at UN!.
The UNI community values excellence in all of its endeavors.
The UNI community values intellectual vitality.
The UNI community encourages the examination of diverse and controversial ideas.
Public Relations and University Image
I believe I have received a high quality education from UN!.
I would recommend my major to a prospective student.
I would recommend UNlto a prospective student.
SECTION 5: PLANS FOR FURTHER EDUCATION
What are your continuing education plans?
. 1 Accepted to a graduate/professional program
(_J Currently applying to programs, not yet accepted
@ Accepted to another undergraduate program
,-) None (please go to Section 6)
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Institution:
Area of Study:
Will you be attending:
Full-time
Part-time
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Start Date:
City:
State:
Intended degree:
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SECTION 6: FACULTY AND STAFF RECOGNITION
Please list the name(s) of any faculty who have had a positive influence on your development as a student at UNI.
Faculty member(s)
Please list the name(s) of any staff members who have had a positive influence on your development as a student at UNI.
Staff member(s)
Please list the name(s) of any high school teacher or high school counselor who made a difference in your coming to
and/or succeeding at UNI.
Teacher(s) / Counselor(s)
High School:
Thank You and Good Luck!
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