[2014-2015 Academic Year]
UNI Graduating Senior Survey
Megan Vogt, MSW
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Northern Iowa
Graduating Senior Survey 2014 - 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Methodology & Survey Highlights ....................................................................................... 2
Student Response Rate / Response Rate by College .......................................................... 3
Student Response Rate by Gender and by Ethnicity ........................................................... 4
Plans Following Graduation ................................................................................................. 5
Employment......................................................................................................................... 6
Further Education ................................................................................................................ 7
OVERALL – Institutional Summary Results ..................................................................... 8 - 9
CBA – Institutional Summary Results ......................................................................... 10 - 14
COE – Institutional Summary Results ......................................................................... 15 - 19
CHAS – Institutional Summary Results ....................................................................... 20 - 24
CSBS – Institutional Summary Results ........................................................................ 25 - 29
CIS – Institutional Summary Results ........................................................................... 30 - 34
Multiple Year Comparison .......................................................................................... 35 - 41
Survey Form ................................................................................................................ 42 - 43
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Graduating Senior Survey 2014 - 2015
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University of Northern Iowa Graduating Senior Survey
The University of Northern Iowa Graduating
Senior Survey was given to all UNI
undergraduates prior to commencement
exercises in December 2014 and May 2015.
The students were asked to complete the
survey prior to receiving their diploma, and
the survey was completed by 398 students
at the December 2014 commencement and
1,205 students at the May 2015
commencement. Students who chose to not
attend commencement exercises or
students who may have arrived late to the
ceremonies were not included in the survey
data, as well as those who refused to
complete the survey.
2014 – 2015 Survey Highlights
 74.5% of students are going into full-time employment, and 16.5% of students are attending
graduate or professional school after graduation.
 Out of the 325 students who reported that they would continue their education after
graduation, 98 will be returning to UNI for additional undergraduate or graduate degree(s).
 96.9% of students reported that they ‘agreed’ or ‘strongly agreed’ that they had at least one
faculty member who showed an interest in their educational or career goals during their
time at UNI.
 Lastly, 96.9% of students responded that they would recommend UNI to a prospective
student, and 94.7% of students would recommend their specific major to a prospective
student.
Graduating Senior Survey 2014 - 2015
Student Response Rate
24.8%
December
2013
May
2014
Survey
Responses
398
1,205
Graduation
Attendance
450
1,387
Response
Rate
88.4%
86.9%
75.2%
December 2014
May 2015
Figure 1.1- Distribution of respondents by graduation
Response Rate - College
CBA
May
2014
College of Business
Administration (CBA)
77
(24.7%)
235
(75.3%)
College of Education
(COE)
60
(16.8%)
297
(83.2%)
College of Humanities,
Arts & Sciences (CHAS)
157
(26.4%)
437
(73.6%)
College of Social &
Behavior Sciences (CSBS)
96
(31.0%)
214
(69.0%)
Other – Interdisciplinary
Studies
8
(26.7%)
22
(73.3%)
19.5%
COE
22.3%
CHAS
37.1%
CSBS
Other
December
2013
19.3%
1.9%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Figure 1.2 – Distribution of respondents by college
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Graduating Senior Survey 2014 - 2015
Response Rate - Gender
Below is a breakdown of respondents by gender from the 2014-2015 graduating senior
students who completed the Graduating Senior Survey.
Female
62.0%
Male
38.0%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Figure 2.1 – Distribution of respondents by gender
Response Rate - Ethnicity
Below is a breakdown of respondents by ethnicity from the 2014-2015 graduating senior
students who completed the Graduating Senior Survey.
Unknown
0.7%
Not Available
5.4%
Two or More
1.3%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.2%
White
87.1%
Asian
0.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
African American or Black
2.1%
0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Figure 2.2 – Distribution of respondents by ethnicity
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Plans Following Graduation
Students were asked to respond with their plans following commencement from the
University of Northern Iowa. As this table indicates, 74.5% of students will be going to employment,
16.5% will be attending graduate or professional school, and 4.3% of students will pursue additional
undergraduate coursework.
100%
90%
80%
70%
66.3%
60%
50%
40%
30%
15.9%
20%
8.2%
10%
0.6%
4.3%
0.3%
0.4%
0.3%
3.7%
0%
Employment - Full-Time
Grad or Prof School - Part-Time
Volunteer Activity
Principal Plan Following Graduation
Employment - Part-Time
Grad or Prof School - Full-Time
Addt'l Undergrad
Military Service
Starting or Raising Family
Other
Figure 3.1 – Respondents’ principal plan following graduation
Employment
Grad or Prof School
Addt'l Undergrad
Other
0%
10%
20%
CBA
30%
COE
40%
CHAS
50%
CSBS
60%
Other
Figure 3.2 – Distribution of respondents’ plans following graduation per college
70%
80%
90%
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Employment
CBA (264)
97.0%
COE (243)
3.0%
91.8%
8.2%
CHAS (421)
85.0%
15.0%
CSBS (216)
84.2%
15.8%
Other (23)
82.6%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Full-Time
17.4%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Part-Time
Figure 4.1 – Distribution of respondents’ employment status by college - the number behind the college notes the
number of students from that college who will be seeking employment after graduation.
Top Employers
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
John Deere
Hy-Vee
McGladrey
Principal Financial Group
PricewaterhouseCoopers
6. Target
7. Transamerica
8. HNI Corporation
9. Boys & Girls Club
10. Mudd Advertising
425
Male
46
581
Female
80
0
100
200
300
Full-Time
400
Part-Time
Figure 4.2 – Distribution of respondents’ employment status by gender
500
600
700
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Further Education
325 students indicated they will be attending further education following commencement.
Below is a breakdown of the students by those who have been accepted to a graduate or
professional school, those who are currently applying to programs, or those who are attending
another undergraduate program.
5.1%
Accepted graduate or professional program
46.7%
Applying graduate or professional program
48.2%
Accepted undergraduate program
Figure 5.1 – Distribution of respondents’ by educational plans following graduation
CBA (26)
100.0%
COE (44)
93.2%
CHAS (124)
6.8%
97.6%
CSBS (61)
2.4%
95.1%
Other (3)
4.9%
100.0%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Full-Time
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Part-Time
Figure 5.2 – Distribution of respondents’ graduate or professional school status per college – the number behind
the college notes the number of students from that college who will be attending graduate of professional school
Top Institutions
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
University of Northern Iowa
University of Iowa
Iowa State University
Des Moines University
Allen College
6. Morningside College
7. Palmer College of Chiropractic
8. Drake University
9. Minnesota State University–Mankato
10. University of Wyoming
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Graduating Senior Survey 2014 - 2015
Institutional Summary of Results
I.
ACADEMIC
Speaking effectively.
50.7%
38.7%
Communicating through writing.
50.2%
41.2%
Understanding written communication.
57.5%
Listening effectively.
56.0%
Using basic computer skills.
Good
37.2%
34.1%
42.7%
Using foreign language skills.
Excellent
36.6%
49.6%
Making basic calculations.
19.9%
7.8%
11.6%
36.2%
17.5%
16.6%
14.3%
11.3% 11.3%
Planning projects.
48.7%
39.1%
Defining problems.
48.4%
41.9%
23.3%
9.5%
8.4%
Average
Solving problems.
Fair
53.2%
Learning new things.
Poor
Cannot Evaluate
39.6%
61.7%
Thinking creatively.
33.6%
57.4%
Bringing information and ideas together.
34.3%
52.9%
Using research skills.
39.1%
48.3%
Conducting yourself in a professional manner.
38.8%
63.0%
Upholding ethical standards.
31.1%
60.3%
Adapting to change.
55.4%
Working under pressure.
57.3%
Making decisions.
32.7%
36.0%
36.6%
59.9%
Working with people of diverse backgrounds.
32.2%
56.2%
Leading others.
20%
7.5%
34.7%
45.1%
0%
11.0%
34.7%
53.9%
Identifying volunteer opportunities.
7.3%
33.7%
53.1%
Working as a team.
7.4%
34.6%
54.9%
Working independently.
10.5%
35.0%
40%
60%
9.1%
12.6%
80%
100%
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II.
SOCIAL
Most courses were intellectually demanding.
62.1%
33.2%
Most instrcutors were intellectually stimulating.
56.4%
38.4%
Courses integrated subject matter from other areas.
54.7%
39.8%
My learning experience was cumulative across courses.
49.1%
My academic experience made me a lifelong learner.
44.0%
My student peers valued high academic achievement.
48.9%
50.3%
51.8%
Overall quality of teaching at UNI is excellent.
41.9%
49.4%
Courses in my major were available when needed.
9.2%
46.6%
46.4%
42.7%
Overall quality of the LAC classes is excellent.
14.2%
The purpose of the LAC was clear.
16.0%
49.5%
26.3%
LAC was an important part of my education.
15.1%
50.2%
26.3%
Teaching quality of the LAC is excellent.
50.7%
10.9%
LAC was an important part of my education.
55.3%
14.4%
Faculty had commitment to student learning.
25.9%
47.8%
28.5%
49.0%
Faculty showed an active interest in my goals.
48.7%
35.9%
I developed relationships with other students.
62.1%
39.7%
I engaged in social activities off campus.
7.3%
I participated in university activities on campus.
56.1%
40.4%
17.2%
Alcohol abuse is a major problem at UNI.
49.9%
42.6%
10.8%
40.4%
Students are tolerant of people who are different.
36.1%
25.4%
16.9%
55.4%
Sexual harassment is a problem at UNI.
11.9%
37.2%
Most courses were intellectually demanding.
37.6%
26.6%
16.6%
57.1%
Most instrcutors were intellectually stimulating.
42.6%
I would recommend my major.
37.5%
I would recommend UNI.
10.2%
0%
Disagree
36.6%
54.6%
57.2%
35.8%
Because of UNI, I intend to volunteer.
Strongly Disagree
26.4%
61.1%
45.4%
20%
Agree
40%
Strongly Agree
35.3%
60%
Not Sure
80%
100%
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College of Business
Administration (CBA)
UNIBusiness is an academic family. Integrity and mutual respect are the
foundations of our professional environment. They seek a stronger
intellectual life and career fulfillment for our students along with enhanced
well-being for the larger community. Students and faculty alike practice the
traditional work values that serve the Midwest so well.
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College Summary of Results - ACADEMICS
Speaking effectively.
Communicating through writing.
Understanding written communication.
Listening effectively.
Using basic computer skills.
Making basic calculations.
Using foreign language skills.
Excellent
Planning projects.
Good
Defining problems.
Average
Fair
Solving problems.
Poor
Cannot Evaluate
Learning new things.
Thinking creatively.
Bringing information and ideas together.
Using research skills.
Conducting yourself in a professional manner.
Upholding ethical standards.
Adapting to change.
Working under pressure.
Making decisions.
Working independently.
Working with people of diverse backgrounds.
Working as a team.
Leading others.
Identifying volunteer opportunities.
0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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TOTAL
Excellent
Good
Average
Fair
Poor
Cannot
Evaluate
Speaking effectively.
270
45.9%
41.5%
9.3%
2.6%
0.0%
0.7%
Communicating through
writing.
269
42.0%
48.7%
6.7%
1.9%
0.0%
0.7%
Understanding written
communication.
269
52.4%
40.5%
4.8%
1.1%
0.0%
1.1%
Listening effectively.
265
51.3%
43.0%
4.2%
0.8%
0.0%
0.8%
Basic computer skills.
265
54.7%
35.8%
7.9%
0.8%
0.0%
0.8%
Making basic calculations.
263
52.9%
38.4%
7.2%
0.4%
0.0%
1.1%
Using foreign language
skills.
264
21.6%
18.9%
15.5%
14.4%
12.1%
17.4%
Planning projects.
264
45.8%
43.6%
9.1%
1.1%
0.0%
0.4%
Defining problems.
264
47.0%
42.4%
9.1%
1.1%
0.0%
0.4%
Solving problems.
263
48.7%
43.7%
6.1%
0.8%
0.0%
0.8%
Learning new things.
264
53.0%
39.8%
5.3%
0.4%
0.4%
1.1%
Thinking creatively.
263
45.6%
38.8%
11.4%
3.0%
0.4%
0.8%
Bringing information and
ideas together.
265
45.7%
44.2%
9.1%
0.4%
0.0%
0.8%
Using research skills.
264
45.5%
41.7%
11.4%
0.8%
0.0%
0.8%
Conducting yourself in a
professional manner.
262
63.7%
32.1%
3.1%
0.4%
0.0%
0.8%
Upholding ethical standards.
263
55.5%
38.4%
5.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.8%
Adapting to change.
260
49.2%
42.7%
6.9%
0.4%
0.4%
0.4%
Working under pressure.
262
50.8%
42.0%
5.7%
1.1%
0.0%
0.4%
Making decisions.
262
49.2%
42.4%
6.9%
0.8%
0.0%
0.8%
Working independently.
259
50.6%
42.9%
5.4%
0.0%
0.4%
0.8%
Working with people of
diverse backgrounds.
260
52.7%
36.2%
8.5%
1.9%
0.4%
0.4%
Working as a team.
261
54.0%
37.2%
6.9%
0.8%
0.0%
1.1%
Leading others.
260
49.6%
40.4%
8.1%
1.2%
0.0%
0.8%
Identifying volunteer
opportunities.
261
37.9%
41.8%
11.5%
5.4%
1.1%
2.3%
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College Summary of Results – ACADEMIC & SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
Most courses were intellectually demanding.
Most instructors were intellectually stimulating.
Courses integrated subject matter from other areas.
My learning experience was cumulative across
courses.
My academic experience made me a lifelong learner.
My student peers valued high academic
achievement.
Overall quality of teaching at UNI is excellent.
Courses in my major were available when needed.
Overall quality of the LAC classes is excellent.
The purpose of the LAC was clear.
LAC was an important part of my education.
Teaching quality of the LAC is excellent.
LAC was an important part of my education.
Faculty had commitment to student learning.
Faculty showed an active interest in my goals.
I developed relationships with other students.
I engaged in social activities off campus.
I participated in university activities on campus.
Alcohol abuse is a major problem at UNI.
Students are tolerant of people who are different.
Sexual harassment is a problem at UNI.
Most courses were intellectually demanding.
Most instrcutors were intellectually stimulating.
I would recommend my major.
I would recommend UNI.
Because of UNI, I intend to volunteer.
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Not Sure
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TOTAL
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Not
Sure
Courses intellectually demanding.
258
0.4%
1.2%
54.3%
43.4%
0.8%
Instructors intellectually
stimulating.
Integrated subject matter.
258
0.0%
3.5%
55.0%
40.7%
0.8%
258
0.4%
3.9%
52.7%
42.6%
0.4%
Cumulative learning.
257
0.0%
1.6%
52.5%
45.5%
0.4%
Lifelong learner.
258
0.0%
5.8%
50.0%
42.2%
1.9%
Peers valued achievement.
258
0.0%
3.1%
55.0%
40.3%
1.6%
Excellent teaching quality.
257
0.4%
1.2%
49.4%
48.2%
0.8%
Courses in major available.
258
0.4%
7.8%
46.9%
43.4%
1.6%
LAC quality excellent.
257
2.7%
12.8%
54.5%
22.2%
7.8%
LAC purposes clear.
258
2.7%
13.6%
51.6%
25.6%
6.6%
LAC intellectually demanding.
258
3.5%
14.3%
48.1%
26.0%
8.1%
LAC teaching excellent.
257
2.7%
7.0%
58.0%
25.7%
6.6%
LAC important.
256
3.9%
14.1%
49.6%
26.6%
5.9%
Faculty committed to learning.
257
0.0%
1.6%
50.2%
47.5%
0.8%
Faculty interest in goals.
258
0.0%
0.8%
39.1%
58.9%
1.2%
Close relationships with students.
258
0.0%
4.7%
41.5%
52.7%
1.2%
Off-campus social activities.
255
2.7%
5.1%
46.7%
44.3%
1.2%
On-campus activities.
257
3.1%
14.0%
46.3%
34.6%
1.9%
Alcohol abuse a problem.
257
12.5%
36.2%
28.0%
16.3%
7.0%
Tolerant of differences.
254
2.4%
5.1%
55.1%
35.8%
1.6%
Sexual harassment a problem.
255
16.9%
33.7%
27.5%
15.3%
6.7%
Examines diverse ideas.
257
0.8%
3.5%
57.6%
35.8%
2.3%
High quality of education.
257
0.8%
0.8%
45.5%
51.4%
1.6%
Recommend major to students.
257
52.5%
40.5%
4.7%
0.8%
1.6%
Recommend UNI to students.
257
56.8%
39.7%
0.8%
0.8%
1.9%
Intend to volunteer.
258
34.1%
51.9%
8.1%
1.9%
3.9%
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College of Education (COE)
UNI's College of Education
(COE) is known for having
some of the most
innovative teacher
education programs in the
country. Year after year,
our graduates are hired as
teachers, principals and
superintendents across the
state, nation and around
the world.
Students gain real world
experiences through handson learning both in- and
out- of the classroom.
These experiences give
them the skills and
confidence they need to
step right into their careers
and excel.
Graduating Senior Survey 2014 - 2015
College Summary of Results - ACADEMICS
Speaking effectively.
Communicating through writing.
Understanding written communication.
Listening effectively.
Using basic computer skills.
Making basic calculations.
Using foreign language skills.
Excellent
Planning projects.
Good
Defining problems.
Average
Fair
Solving problems.
Poor
Cannot Evaluate
Learning new things.
Thinking creatively.
Bringing information and ideas together.
Using research skills.
Conducting yourself in a professional manner.
Upholding ethical standards.
Adapting to change.
Working under pressure.
Making decisions.
Working independently.
Working with people of diverse backgrounds.
Working as a team.
Leading others.
Identifying volunteer opportunities.
0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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TOTAL
Excellent
Good
Average
Fair
Poor
Cannot
Evaluate
Speaking effectively.
327
54.1%
37.9%
6.7%
0.9%
0.0%
0.3%
Communicating through
writing.
327
49.8%
42.5%
6.1%
1.2%
0.0%
0.3%
Understanding written
communication.
327
55.7%
38.8%
4.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.6%
Listening effectively.
326
60.4%
34.7%
3.7%
0.6%
0.0%
0.6%
Basic computer skills.
325
49.5%
38.8%
8.0%
2.2%
0.6%
0.9%
Making basic calculations.
325
41.8%
42.8%
12.0%
1.8%
0.3%
1.2%
Using foreign language
skills.
325
16.3%
19.4%
13.5%
12.6%
13.5%
24.6%
Planning projects.
325
58.8%
32.3%
6.5%
1.5%
0.0%
0.9%
Defining problems.
324
51.2%
42.6%
4.9%
1.2%
0.0%
0.0%
Solving problems.
324
58.0%
38.0%
3.4%
0.3%
0.3%
0.0%
Learning new things.
323
66.3%
31.6%
1.9%
0.3%
0.0%
0.0%
Thinking creatively.
323
60.7%
35.3%
3.4%
0.6%
0.0%
0.0%
Bringing information and
ideas together.
322
56.5%
39.8%
3.4%
0.3%
0.0%
0.0%
Using research skills.
322
44.7%
43.5%
9.9%
0.9%
0.3%
0.6%
Conducting yourself in a
professional manner.
321
68.5%
26.8%
3.7%
0.0%
0.3%
0.6%
Upholding ethical standards.
322
65.2%
31.4%
3.1%
0.3%
0.0%
0.0%
Adapting to change.
322
62.4%
31.4%
5.9%
0.0%
0.0%
0.3%
Working under pressure.
322
62.7%
32.6%
4.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Making decisions.
321
62.3%
32.1%
5.0%
0.3%
0.0%
0.3%
Working independently.
321
62.6%
34.3%
2.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.3%
Working with people of
diverse backgrounds.
321
58.3%
32.7%
7.2%
1.2%
0.3%
0.3%
Working as a team.
322
61.8%
34.8%
3.1%
0.3%
0.0%
0.0%
Leading others.
321
61.1%
33.3%
4.7%
0.6%
0.0%
0.3%
Identifying volunteer
opportunities.
322
50.9%
37.0%
9.0%
2.5%
0.3%
0.3%
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College Summary of Results – ACADEMIC & SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
Most courses were intellectually demanding.
Most instructors were intellectually stimulating.
Courses integrated subject matter from other areas.
My learning experience was cumulative across
courses.
My academic experience made me a lifelong learner.
My student peers valued high academic
achievement.
Overall quality of teaching at UNI is excellent.
Courses in my major were available when needed.
Overall quality of the LAC classes is excellent.
The purpose of the LAC was clear.
LAC was an important part of my education.
Teaching quality of the LAC is excellent.
LAC was an important part of my education.
Faculty had commitment to student learning.
Faculty showed an active interest in my goals.
I developed relationships with other students.
I engaged in social activities off campus.
I participated in university activities on campus.
Alcohol abuse is a major problem at UNI.
Students are tolerant of people who are different.
Sexual harassment is a problem at UNI.
Most courses were intellectually demanding.
Most instrcutors were intellectually stimulating.
I would recommend my major.
I would recommend UNI.
Because of UNI, I intend to volunteer.
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Not Sure
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TOTAL
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Not
Sure
Courses intellectually demanding.
313
0.0%
3.8%
69.3%
26.2%
0.6%
Instructors intellectually
stimulating.
Integrated subject matter.
313
0.3%
5.4%
58.5%
35.8%
0.0%
313
0.0%
2.6%
60.1%
37.4%
0.0%
Cumulative learning.
313
0.0%
0.3%
51.1%
48.2%
0.3%
Lifelong learner.
313
0.0%
2.9%
40.6%
56.5%
0.0%
Peers valued achievement.
312
0.6%
2.6%
49.7%
47.1%
0.0%
Excellent teaching quality.
312
0.0%
1.9%
48.1%
49.7%
0.3%
Courses in major available.
312
0.0%
4.5%
54.2%
41.3%
0.0%
LAC quality excellent.
312
1.6%
14.7%
51.6%
26.0%
6.1%
LAC purposes clear.
312
1.3%
17.0%
49.4%
26.0%
6.4%
LAC intellectually demanding.
312
1.0%
12.2%
53.2%
28.5%
5.1%
LAC teaching excellent.
312
1.3%
13.8%
51.6%
28.2%
5.1%
LAC important.
310
2.6%
14.2%
50.3%
29.0%
3.9%
Faculty committed to learning.
312
0.0%
1.3%
49.4%
49.4%
0.0%
Faculty interest in goals.
312
0.0%
0.6%
38.8%
60.3%
0.3%
Close relationships with students.
312
0.0%
1.3%
40.1%
58.0%
0.6%
Off-campus social activities.
311
1.0%
5.1%
41.5%
52.1%
0.3%
On-campus activities.
309
2.3%
13.9%
44.3%
38.5%
1.0%
Alcohol abuse a problem.
311
9.3%
37.6%
28.9%
18.0%
6.1%
Tolerant of differences.
311
36.7%
57.6%
3.5%
0.6%
1.6%
Sexual harassment a problem.
312
10.6%
34.6%
28.5%
19.2%
7.1%
Examines diverse ideas.
312
1.0%
1.6%
59.9%
35.6%
1.9%
High quality of education.
311
0.0%
0.6%
39.2%
59.8%
0.3%
Recommend major to students.
311
0.0%
1.9%
34.1%
63.7%
0.3%
Recommend UNI to students.
311
0.0%
0.6%
33.8%
65.0%
0.6%
Intend to volunteer.
309
0.6%
6.8%
46.0%
42.4%
4.2%
Graduating Senior Survey 2014 - 2015
College of Humanities, Arts &
Sciences (CHAS)
From art to physics to theatre, the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences at
the University of Northern Iowa offers a host of dynamic majors in the arts,
humanities, mathematics, physical sciences and technology. CHAS majors at
UNI enjoy the best of two worlds -- the advantages of a large university (a variety
of programs and the latest technology) with the benefits of a private college
(small classes and close connections to faculty).
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Graduating Senior Survey 2014 - 2015
College Summary of Results - ACADEMICS
Speaking effectively.
Communicating through writing.
Understanding written communication.
Listening effectively.
Using basic computer skills.
Making basic calculations.
Using foreign language skills.
Excellent
Planning projects.
Good
Defining problems.
Average
Fair
Solving problems.
Poor
Cannot Evaluate
Learning new things.
Thinking creatively.
Bringing information and ideas together.
Using research skills.
Conducting yourself in a professional manner.
Upholding ethical standards.
Adapting to change.
Working under pressure.
Making decisions.
Working independently.
Working with people of diverse backgrounds.
Working as a team.
Leading others.
Identifying volunteer opportunities.
0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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TOTAL
Excellent
Good
Average
Fair
Poor
Cannot
Evaluate
Speaking effectively.
548
50.9%
37.8%
7.5%
1.5%
0.4%
2.0%
Communicating through
writing.
548
51.8%
38.3%
8.0%
0.9%
0.2%
0.7%
Understanding written
communication.
544
59.6%
34.4%
5.1%
0.4%
0.0%
0.6%
Listening effectively.
538
52.4%
38.5%
7.6%
0.9%
0.0%
0.6%
Basic computer skills.
542
47.2%
32.1%
13.8%
2.6%
0.9%
3.3%
Making basic calculations.
544
41.2%
31.3%
17.5%
4.0%
1.1%
5.0%
Using foreign language skills.
544
21.3%
14.9%
18.8%
9.9%
9.9%
25.2%
Planning projects.
539
43.2%
41.6%
11.7%
1.7%
0.4%
1.5%
Defining problems.
541
47.5%
41.0%
10.2%
0.4%
0.2%
0.7%
Solving problems.
540
51.9%
39.6%
6.9%
0.6%
0.4%
0.7%
Learning new things.
539
61.8%
33.0%
4.1%
0.4%
0.0%
0.7%
Thinking creatively.
538
59.7%
32.2%
6.5%
0.9%
0.0%
0.7%
Bringing information and
ideas together.
540
51.5%
38.9%
8.0%
0.9%
0.2%
0.6%
Using research skills.
540
49.1%
34.8%
12.6%
1.9%
0.2%
1.5%
Conducting yourself in a
professional manner.
539
59.2%
32.8%
6.3%
0.9%
0.4%
0.4%
Upholding ethical standards.
540
57.4%
32.0%
8.7%
0.4%
0.6%
0.9%
Adapting to change.
539
52.9%
35.6%
10.0%
0.7%
0.2%
0.6%
Working under pressure.
539
56.0%
33.6%
8.7%
0.4%
0.7%
0.6%
Making decisions.
540
51.7%
37.6%
9.3%
0.7%
0.2%
0.6%
Working independently.
537
60.0%
31.7%
7.1%
0.7%
0.2%
0.4%
Working with people of
diverse backgrounds.
538
48.5%
31.4%
15.2%
3.3%
0.6%
0.9%
Working as a team.
538
52.4%
35.1%
10.0%
1.5%
0.4%
0.6%
Leading others.
536
50.4%
34.5%
11.6%
1.9%
0.4%
1.3%
Identifying volunteer
opportunities.
535
40.7%
33.1%
17.4%
5.2%
1.3%
2.2%
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College Summary of Results – ACADEMIC & SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
Most courses were intellectually demanding.
Most instructors were intellectually stimulating.
Courses integrated subject matter from other areas.
My learning experience was cumulative across
courses.
My academic experience made me a lifelong learner.
My student peers valued high academic
achievement.
Overall quality of teaching at UNI is excellent.
Courses in my major were available when needed.
Overall quality of the LAC classes is excellent.
The purpose of the LAC was clear.
LAC was an important part of my education.
Teaching quality of the LAC is excellent.
LAC was an important part of my education.
Faculty had commitment to student learning.
Faculty showed an active interest in my goals.
I developed relationships with other students.
I engaged in social activities off campus.
I participated in university activities on campus.
Alcohol abuse is a major problem at UNI.
Students are tolerant of people who are different.
Sexual harassment is a problem at UNI.
Most courses were intellectually demanding.
Most instrcutors were intellectually stimulating.
I would recommend my major.
I would recommend UNI.
Because of UNI, I intend to volunteer.
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Not Sure
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Graduating Senior Survey 2014 - 2015
TOTAL
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Not
Sure
Courses intellectually demanding.
530
0.4%
4.0%
61.1%
33.0%
1.5%
Instructors intellectually
stimulating.
Integrated subject matter.
530
0.0%
4.3%
56.4%
37.5%
1.7%
530
0.4%
6.8%
54.5%
37.2%
1.1%
Cumulative learning.
525
0.6%
1.5%
49.3%
47.8%
0.8%
Lifelong learner.
524
1.1%
4.0%
43.7%
49.0%
2.1%
Peers valued achievement.
524
0.6%
6.5%
51.9%
39.5%
1.5%
Excellent teaching quality.
522
0.4%
4.8%
50.4%
43.5%
1.0%
Courses in major available.
524
1.3%
12.6%
44.3%
40.6%
1.1%
LAC quality excellent.
522
24.3%
47.9%
17.6%
4.0%
6.1%
LAC purposes clear.
521
4.8%
18.4%
50.3%
21.7%
4.8%
LAC intellectually demanding.
522
3.4%
20.5%
48.7%
21.5%
5.9%
LAC teaching excellent.
520
3.7%
13.5%
56.2%
20.8%
6.0%
LAC important.
520
7.9%
17.1%
45.6%
24.2%
5.2%
Faculty committed to learning.
518
0.2%
2.1%
49.8%
47.1%
0.8%
Faculty interest in goals.
517
0.2%
1.4%
34.4%
63.4%
0.6%
Close relationships with students.
517
0.6%
2.9%
38.7%
57.3%
0.6%
Off-campus social activities.
517
1.7%
7.9%
38.7%
50.7%
1.0%
On-campus activities.
516
3.7%
19.0%
41.7%
34.7%
1.0%
Alcohol abuse a problem.
516
12.2%
43.0%
22.1%
15.1%
7.6%
Tolerant of differences.
512
1.2%
5.1%
55.3%
37.1%
1.4%
Sexual harassment a problem.
513
11.1%
42.7%
23.6%
13.8%
8.8%
Examines diverse ideas.
512
1.0%
4.9%
57.0%
34.8%
2.3%
High quality of education.
514
0.6%
1.9%
45.3%
51.0%
1.2%
Recommend major to students.
513
1.0%
2.9%
39.0%
55.6%
1.6%
Recommend UNI to students.
514
0.8%
1.6%
37.0%
59.3%
1.4%
Intend to volunteer.
514
3.7%
14.2%
42.8%
29.6%
9.7%
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25
College of Social & Behavioral
Sciences (CSBS)
The College of Social and
Behavioral Sciences promotes an
understanding of how individuals,
societies and cultures contribute to
human development. Our faculty
and students focus on studying
real world problems, from
integrating immigrants in Iowa and
the causes of war in Africa, to
effective crime prevention
strategies and how natural
disasters impact communities. We
have programs that address the
structure and needs of families,
the role of gender and race in
societies, globalization, and the
history, geography and politics of
every region in the world.
Graduating Senior Survey 2014 - 2015
College Summary of Results - ACADEMICS
Speaking effectively.
Communicating through writing.
Understanding written communication.
Listening effectively.
Using basic computer skills.
Making basic calculations.
Using foreign language skills.
Excellent
Planning projects.
Good
Defining problems.
Average
Fair
Solving problems.
Poor
Cannot Evaluate
Learning new things.
Thinking creatively.
Bringing information and ideas together.
Using research skills.
Conducting yourself in a professional manner.
Upholding ethical standards.
Adapting to change.
Working under pressure.
Making decisions.
Working independently.
Working with people of diverse backgrounds.
Working as a team.
Leading others.
Identifying volunteer opportunities.
0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
26
Graduating Senior Survey 2014 - 2015
TOTAL
Excellent
Good
Average
Fair
Poor
Cannot
Evaluate
Speaking effectively.
266
51.5%
38.0%
8.6%
0.4%
0.0%
1.5%
Communicating through
writing.
267
56.2%
37.5%
3.7%
1.5%
0.4%
0.7%
Understanding written
communication.
265
61.1%
34.3%
3.0%
0.8%
0.0%
0.8%
Listening effectively.
261
62.8%
31.8%
3.4%
1.1%
0.0%
0.8%
Basic computer skills.
261
49.4%
30.7%
14.6%
3.1%
1.1%
1.1%
Making basic calculations.
262
38.2%
34.0%
17.6%
4.2%
1.9%
4.2%
Using foreign language
skills.
262
19.8%
18.7%
16.8%
9.2%
10.7%
24.8%
Planning projects.
261
49.8%
38.7%
10.0%
0.4%
0.0%
1.1%
Defining problems.
261
49.0%
42.5%
7.3%
0.4%
0.0%
0.8%
Solving problems.
261
55.6%
37.2%
6.1%
0.4%
0.0%
0.8%
Learning new things.
262
64.9%
30.5%
3.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.8%
Thinking creatively.
261
60.5%
32.6%
5.7%
0.4%
0.0%
0.8%
Bringing information and
ideas together.
262
59.9%
32.4%
6.1%
0.0%
0.4%
1.1%
Using research skills.
262
53.8%
38.9%
5.3%
1.1%
0.0%
0.8%
Conducting yourself in a
professional manner.
260
62.7%
32.7%
2.7%
0.8%
0.0%
1.2%
Upholding ethical standards.
261
65.1%
30.3%
3.4%
0.4%
0.0%
0.8%
Adapting to change.
261
57.5%
36.0%
5.0%
0.0%
0.4%
1.1%
Working under pressure.
261
58.2%
34.1%
6.9%
0.0%
0.0%
0.8%
Making decisions.
261
58.6%
34.5%
6.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.8%
Working independently.
261
65.5%
28.7%
5.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.8%
Working with people of
diverse backgrounds.
260
56.2%
30.4%
8.5%
2.3%
1.2%
1.5%
Working as a team.
259
59.5%
31.7%
7.7%
0.0%
0.4%
0.8%
Leading others.
260
56.5%
31.9%
9.2%
1.5%
0.0%
0.8%
Identifying volunteer
opportunities.
260
54.2%
29.2%
8.8%
4.6%
1.9%
1.2%
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College Summary of Results – ACADEMIC & SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
Most courses were intellectually demanding.
Most instructors were intellectually stimulating.
Courses integrated subject matter from other areas.
My learning experience was cumulative across
courses.
My academic experience made me a lifelong learner.
My student peers valued high academic
achievement.
Overall quality of teaching at UNI is excellent.
Courses in my major were available when needed.
Overall quality of the LAC classes is excellent.
The purpose of the LAC was clear.
LAC was an important part of my education.
Teaching quality of the LAC is excellent.
LAC was an important part of my education.
Faculty had commitment to student learning.
Faculty showed an active interest in my goals.
I developed relationships with other students.
I engaged in social activities off campus.
I participated in university activities on campus.
Alcohol abuse is a major problem at UNI.
Students are tolerant of people who are different.
Sexual harassment is a problem at UNI.
Most courses were intellectually demanding.
Most instrcutors were intellectually stimulating.
I would recommend my major.
I would recommend UNI.
Because of UNI, I intend to volunteer.
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Not Sure
28
Graduating Senior Survey 2014 - 2015
TOTAL
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Not
Sure
Courses intellectually demanding.
258
0.4%
3.5%
62.0%
32.9%
1.2%
Instructors intellectually
stimulating.
Integrated subject matter.
258
0.4%
2.3%
54.3%
42.6%
0.4%
255
0.4%
2.4%
49.0%
46.7%
1.6%
Cumulative learning.
250
0.0%
0.8%
42.0%
56.0%
1.2%
Lifelong learner.
251
0.4%
1.6%
42.6%
54.2%
1.2%
Peers valued achievement.
249
0.0%
5.2%
48.6%
44.2%
2.0%
Excellent teaching quality.
249
0.0%
2.8%
49.0%
47.8%
0.4%
Courses in major available.
246
0.8%
9.8%
40.7%
48.4%
0.4%
LAC quality excellent.
247
1.6%
7.7%
52.6%
34.0%
4.0%
LAC purposes clear.
246
0.4%
11.8%
46.7%
36.2%
4.9%
LAC intellectually demanding.
247
1.2%
9.3%
50.6%
34.4%
4.5%
LAC teaching excellent.
246
0.8%
6.9%
54.9%
33.7%
3.7%
LAC important.
247
1.6%
9.7%
46.6%
38.1%
4.0%
Faculty committed to learning.
249
0.0%
1.2%
46.2%
52.2%
0.4%
Faculty interest in goals.
249
0.0%
1.6%
32.1%
65.9%
0.4%
Close relationships with students.
248
0.0%
4.4%
39.1%
55.6%
0.8%
Off-campus social activities.
248
0.4%
9.3%
37.5%
52.0%
0.8%
On-campus activities.
247
2.8%
18.2%
39.7%
38.9%
0.4%
Alcohol abuse a problem.
249
8.4%
43.0%
24.5%
19.7%
4.4%
Tolerant of differences.
246
0.0%
4.1%
52.4%
42.3%
1.2%
Sexual harassment a problem.
246
11.0%
32.5%
30.5%
20.3%
5.7%
Examines diverse ideas.
245
0.4%
3.3%
53.1%
42.9%
0.4%
High quality of education.
244
0.0%
1.6%
38.9%
59.0%
0.4%
Recommend major to students.
243
1.2%
2.9%
36.2%
59.3%
0.4%
Recommend UNI to students.
242
0.4%
1.7%
32.2%
64.9%
0.8%
Intend to volunteer.
241
1.7%
7.1%
44.0%
40.2%
7.1%
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Other
In these programs, students work with their advisor to create their own programs of
study. These majors are designed to allow broad flexibility in fashioning a program of
humanistic studies, but courses selected must have a distinctly cultural and artrelated emphasis. Generally, the students choose the analytical rather than the
production or performance aspects of the various arts studied. Thus, the programs
include some chronological study, some critical discipline, as well as some
experience in doing one of the arts.
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Graduating Senior Survey 2014 - 2015
College Summary of Results - ACADEMICS
Speaking effectively.
Communication through writing.
Understanding written communication.
Listening effectively.
Basic computer skills.
Basic calculations.
Using foreign language skills.
Excellent
Planning projects.
Good
Defining problems.
Average
Fair
Solving problems.
Poor
Cannot Evaluate
Learning new things.
Thinking creatively.
Bringing information and ideas together.
Using research skills.
Conducting yourself in a professional manner.
Upholding ethical standards.
Adapting to change.
Working under pressure.
Making decisions.
Working independently.
Working with people of diverse backgrounds.
Working as a team.
Leading others.
Identifying volunteer opportunities.
0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
31
Graduating Senior Survey 2014 - 2015
TOTAL
Excellent
Good
Average
Fair
Poor
Cannot
Evaluate
Speaking effectively.
24
45.8%
50.0%
4.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Communicating through
writing.
25
44.0%
44.0%
8.0%
4.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Understanding written
communication.
25
52.0%
40.0%
4.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4.0%
Listening effectively.
25
56.0%
40.0%
4.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Basic computer skills.
25
48.0%
36.0%
16.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Making basic calculations.
25
48.0%
36.0%
16.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Using foreign language
skills.
25
20.0%
24.0%
20.0%
16.0%
8.0%
12.0%
Planning projects.
25
56.0%
32.0%
4.0%
8.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Defining problems.
25
40.0%
40.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Solving problems.
25
44.0%
44.0%
12.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Learning new things.
25
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Thinking creatively.
25
56.0%
36.0%
4.0%
0.0%
4.0%
0.0%
Bringing information and
ideas together.
25
41.7%
50.0%
4.2%
4.2%
0.0%
0.0%
Using research skills.
25
52.0%
32.0%
16.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Conducting yourself in a
professional manner.
25
68.0%
24.0%
8.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Upholding ethical standards.
25
60.0%
28.0%
8.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4.0%
Adapting to change.
25
64.0%
32.0%
0.0%
4.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Working under pressure.
25
76.0%
12.0%
8.0%
4.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Making decisions.
25
48.0%
36.0%
12.0%
4.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Working independently.
25
60.0%
28.0%
12.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Working with people of
diverse backgrounds.
25
56.0%
20.0%
20.0%
0.0%
4.0%
0.0%
Working as a team.
25
52.0%
32.0%
12.0%
4.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Leading others.
25
52.0%
24.0%
20.0%
4.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Identifying volunteer
opportunities.
25
44.0%
40.0%
8.0%
4.0%
4.0%
0.0%
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College Summary of Results – ACADEMIC & SOCIA ENVIRONMENT
Most courses were intellectually demanding.
Most instructors were intellectually stimulating.
Courses integrated subject matter from other areas.
My learning experience was cumulative across
courses.
My academic experience made me a lifelong learner.
My student peers valued high academic
achievement.
Overall quality of teaching at UNI is excellent.
Courses in my major were available when needed.
Overall quality of the LAC classes is excellent.
The purpose of the LAC was clear.
LAC was an important part of my education.
Teaching quality of the LAC is excellent.
LAC was an important part of my education.
Faculty had commitment to student learning.
Faculty showed an active interest in my goals.
I developed relationships with other students.
I engaged in social activities off campus.
I participated in university activities on campus.
Alcohol abuse is a major problem at UNI.
Students are tolerant of people who are different.
Sexual harassment is a problem at UNI.
Most courses were intellectually demanding.
Most instrcutors were intellectually stimulating.
I would recommend my major.
I would recommend UNI.
Because of UNI, I intend to volunteer.
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Not Sure
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Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Not
Sure
Courses intellectually demanding.
24
0.0%
8.0%
72.0%
20.0%
0.0%
Instructors intellectually
stimulating.
24
0.0%
16.7%
66.7%
16.7%
0.0%
Integrated subject matter.
24
0.0%
4.0%
72.0%
24.0%
0.0%
Cumulative learning.
24
0.0%
4.2%
54.2%
41.7%
0.0%
Lifelong learner.
24
0.0%
4.2%
45.8%
41.7%
8.3%
Peers valued achievement.
24
0.0%
0.0%
75.0%
20.8%
4.2%
Excellent teaching quality.
24
0.0%
4.2%
50.0%
41.7%
4.2%
Courses in major available.
24
4.2%
8.3%
45.8%
41.7%
0.0%
LAC quality excellent.
24
0.0%
12.5%
41.7%
41.7%
4.2%
LAC purposes clear.
24
0.0%
20.8%
41.7%
37.5%
0.0%
LAC intellectually demanding.
24
0.0%
4.2%
62.5%
25.0%
8.3%
LAC teaching excellent.
24
0.0%
0.0%
62.5%
29.2%
8.3%
LAC important.
24
0.0%
8.3%
54.2%
37.5%
0.0%
Faculty committed to learning.
24
0.0%
4.2%
45.8%
50.0%
0.0%
Faculty interest in goals.
24
0.0%
12.5%
33.3%
54.2%
0.0%
Close relationships with students.
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0.0%
8.3%
45.8%
45.8%
0.0%
Off-campus social activities.
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0.0%
25.0%
29.2%
41.7%
4.2%
On-campus activities.
24
0.0%
45.8%
33.3%
20.8%
0.0%
Alcohol abuse a problem.
24
4.2%
37.5%
29.2%
16.7%
12.5%
Tolerant of differences.
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62.5%
29.2%
4.2%
Sexual harassment a problem.
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37.5%
16.7%
16.7%
25.0%
Examines diverse ideas.
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0.0%
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33.3%
8.3%
High quality of education.
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33.3%
54.2%
0.0%
Recommend major to students.
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29.2%
37.5%
8.3%
Recommend UNI to students.
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0.0%
8.3%
29.2%
58.3%
4.2%
Intend to volunteer.
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20.8%
37.5%
29.2%
12.5%
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4.5
4.4
4.3
4.2
4.1
4.0
3.9
3.8
3.7
Speak
Effectively
Communicating
Through Writing
Listen
Effectively
Basic Computer
Skills
Making Basic
Calculations
4.21
Understanding
Written
Communication
4.21
2009-2010
4.15
4.27
4.14
3.99
2010-2011
2011-2012
4.21
4.23
4.39
4.41
4.22
4.07
4.31
4.22
4.43
4.44
4.44
4.48
2012-2013
4.28
4.32
4.47
4.45
4.22
4.09
2013-2014
4.33
4.38
4.48
4.49
4.27
4.15
2014-2015
4.35
4.38
4.49
4.47
4.24
4.08
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5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
2009-2010
Foreign
Language Skills
1.97
Planning
Projects
4.04
Defining
Problems
4.09
Solving
Problems
4.17
Learn New
Things
4.33
Creative
Thinking
4.19
2010-2011
2.11
4.04
4.26
4.32
4.48
4.36
2011-2012
2.27
4.18
4.28
4.37
4.43
4.23
2012-2013
2.48
4.24
4.29
4.40
4.51
4.38
2013-2014
2.63
4.32
4.36
4.42
4.53
4.42
2014-2015
2.54
4.32
4.36
4.43
4.55
4.46
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5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
Using Research
Skills
2009-2010
Bringing
Information
Together
4.19
Uphold Ethical
Standards
Adapt to
Change
Work Under
Pressure
4.17
Conduct Self in
Professional
Manner
4.38
2010-2011
4.35
4.32
4.23
4.33
4.24
4.45
4.46
4.39
4.41
2011-2012
2012-2013
4.29
4.22
4.55
4.45
4.28
4.39
4.35
4.26
4.52
4.46
4.38
4.45
2013-2014
4.39
4.29
4.53
4.48
4.40
4.47
2014-2015
4.42
4.31
4.54
4.50
4.44
4.47
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4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
Making Decisions
2009-2010
4.24
Work
Independently
4.34
People of Diverse
Backgrounds
4.07
Working as a Team
Leading Others
4.27
4.16
2010-2011
4.39
4.44
4.26
4.38
4.27
2011-2012
4.37
4.46
4.18
4.44
4.25
2012-2013
4.39
4.45
4.23
4.40
4.33
2013-2014
4.42
4.48
4.30
4.41
4.34
2014-2015
4.44
4.51
4.32
4.44
4.38
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5.00
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Course in
Major
Available
Excellent
Teaching
Quality
Peers Valued
Achievement
Lifelong
Learner
Cumulative
Learning
Integrated
Subject
Matter
Instructors
Courses
Intellectually Intellectually
Stimulating Demanding
2009-2010
4.00
4.12
3.97
4.08
4.21
4.00
4.05
4.04
2010-2011
4.05
4.29
4.15
4.29
4.35
4.14
4.17
4.15
2011-2012
3.98
4.25
4.15
4.28
4.33
4.14
4.18
4.14
2012-2013
4.11
4.28
4.18
4.31
4.34
4.15
4.21
4.17
2013-2014
3.28
3.37
3.32
3.40
3.42
3.32
3.33
3.28
2014-2015
3.29
3.41
3.33
3.41
3.45
3.32
3.31
3.26
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4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Close
Relationship
w/Students
Faculty
Interests in
Goals
Faculty
Committed
to Learning
LAC
Important
2009-2010
4.30
4.46
4.29
3.41
3.47
3.39
3.34
3.40
2010-2011
4.40
4.51
4.36
3.44
3.48
3.34
3.39
3.46
2011-2012
4.40
4.54
4.34
3.39
3.44
3.29
3.30
3.33
2012-2013
4.43
4.55
4.35
3.52
3.55
3.44
3.45
3.50
2013-2014
3.50
3.59
3.42
2.84
2.83
2.77
2.79
2.82
2014-2015
3.50
3.59
3.45
2.91
2.94
2.89
2.89
2.89
LAC Teaching LAC Intellect LAC Purposes LAC Quality
Excellent
Demanding
Clear
Excellent
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5.00
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Examines
Sexual
Student
Diverse Harassment Tolerant of
Ideas
a Problem Differences
Alcohol
Abuse a
Problem
On Campus
Activities
Off Campus
Social
Activities
3.71
2.52
3.70
4.11
4.01
2.76
3.68
4.18
2.27
3.99
2.67
3.68
4.18
2.45
4.06
2.86
3.86
4.27
3.17
2.23
3.21
2.41
3.06
3.35
3.25
2.32
3.27
2.35
3.10
3.37
Rec UNI
Rec my
Major
High Quality
Education
2009-2010
4.40
4.30
4.36
3.89
2.13
2010-2011
4.56
4.42
4.43
3.99
2.35
2011-2012
4.48
4.42
4.42
3.97
2012-2013
4.45
4.46
4.40
3.96
2013-2014
3.54
3.50
3.48
2014-2015
3.55
3.49
3.50
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December 2014
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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 matter from several academic areas.
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My learning experience was cumulative over a
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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
(LAC) classes is excellent.
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clear.
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intellectually demanding.
The overall quality of teaching in the LAC at
UNI is excellent.
I believe the LAC has been an important part
of my education.
The faculty I had contact with were
committed to advancing student learning.
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interest in my educational/career goals.
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students.
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students off campus.
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Alcohol abuse is a major problem among
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whose lifestyles are different from their own.
Sexual harassment is a problem at UNI.
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Because of my experiences at UNI, I intend to
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