University of Northern Iowa
Institutional Research Reports
UNI Student
Satisfaction Survey
Spring 2006
104 Seerley Hall
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0005
http://www.uni.edu/instrsch
UNI Student Satisfaction Survey
Kristin M. Moser, Senior Research Analyst
Office of Institutional Research
University of Northern Iowa
104 Seerley Hall
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0005
(319) 273-3050
February 2006
Table of Contents
Page
Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1
Method .............................................................................................................................. 1
Results .............................................................................................................................. 3
Section 1
Summary of Responses by College
1.1
I am encouraged by faculty and staff to participate in university-related
intellectual activities (e.g. guest speakers, symposia, conferences)....................... 15
1.2
I have received high quality advising at UNI ........................................................... 16
2.1
I have had a high quality mentoring relationship with a UNI faculty or staff
member .................................................................................................................. 17
2.2
I feel a sense of belonging to the university community ......................................... 18
3.1
I have collaborated with faculty or staff on academic or extracurricular
activities.................................................................................................................. 19
3.2
My academic major includes information on multiple cultures and points of
view ........................................................................................................................ 20
4.1
UNI is effectively preparing me to be a contributing member of a multicultural /
multinational world.................................................................................................. 21
4.2
UNI provides a welcoming and responsive environment for members of the UNI
community who have unique needs that may affect their opportunity for
success .................................................................................................................. 22
5.1
I have experienced positive social interactions with students who have different
backgrounds or beliefs than my own ...................................................................... 23
5.2
UNI provides opportunities for mentoring and social interaction among students,
faculty, and staff ..................................................................................................... 24
6.1
UNI values all of its members regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, age, sexual
orientation, religious beliefs, physical disability, or socioeconomic status .............. 25
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7.1
I have experienced a prejudicial remark or behavior on campus tied to my race,
ethnicity, sex, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, physical disability, or
socioeconomic status ............................................................................................. 26
8.1
Faculty encourage the expression of diverse points of view in the classroom........ 27
9.1
UNI provides opportunities for participation in university governance activities...... 28
10.1
The library usually has the scholarly journals (periodicals) and other materials
I need for my studies .............................................................................................. 29
10.2
The Rod Library home page is a valuable resource for finding information on the
Internet ................................................................................................................... 30
11.1
When I ask a librarian for assistance, I usually get a useful response.................... 31
11.2
Rod Library instruction sessions (e.g. tours, classes, workshops) have been
helpful to me in my academic work......................................................................... 32
12.1
Rod Library’s inter-library loan service usually permits me to obtain materials
from other libraries within two weeks of my placing a request ................................ 33
12.2
Computers have been a significant part of my coursework at UNI ......................... 34
13.1
The UNI computer network is generally accessible after 5 pm from off campus .... 35
14.1
The training I have received at UNI on the use of computers has generally met
my educational needs............................................................................................. 36
15.1
I feel I have been exposed to the computer tools necessary for me to use and
learn about computing in my chosen profession or field following graduation ........ 37
16.2
Do you have a computer for your personal use available during the school year... 38
Section 2
Multiple Year Comparison of the UNI Student Satisfaction Survey ................................... 39
List of Tables
Table 1. Demographic Characteristics by College ............................................................ 3
Table 2. Mean Ratings by College .................................................................................... 7
List of Figures
Figure 1. Distribution of Respondents by College ............................................................. 2
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Figure 2. University of Northern Iowa Mean Ratings ......................................................... 9
Figure 3. College of Business Administration Mean Ratings............................................. 10
Figure 4. College of Education Mean Ratings ................................................................... 11
Figure 5. College of Humanities and Fine Arts Mean Ratings........................................... 12
Figure 6. College of Natural Sciences Mean Ratings ........................................................ 13
Figure 7. College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Mean Ratings ................................. 14
Appendix A
The UNI Student Satisfaction Survey ................................................................................ 41
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Introduction
This report presents a summary of the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) Student
Satisfaction Survey. The purpose of this report is to provide summary information on
the perceptions of UNI students regarding multiple aspects of student life at UNI,
including the academic curriculum, social interactions, university computer services, and
library facilities and services. Campus climate is an issue that strongly affects the
student’s opportunity for success at the university. The goal of this survey is to present
a list of issues that the student body feels should be addressed in order to improve the
climate on the UNI campus.
Method
Students were presented with the UNI Student Satisfaction Survey questions during the
Spring 2006 online registration period between November 10, 2005 – December 2,
2005. A total of 8,553 students responded to the survey. Figure 1 presents the
composition of respondents by college. Respondents were asked to answer a set of
two paired questions randomly selected from a list of 18 pairs. Each question was
answered by approximately 500 students, except for one item. This question, which
asked students about personal computer ownership, was matched with eight questions
(6.1, 7.1, 8.1, 9.1, 13.1, 14.1, 15.1 and 16.1). The item on personal computer
ownership was answered by 3,826 students.
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Figure 1. Distribution of Respondents by College
2.2
3.8
Business Administration
23.2
17.7
Education
Humanities and Fine Arts
Natural Sciences
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
General/Undecided
13.9
21.0
Missing
18.2
Respondents were randomly presented with two paired questions prior to being
advanced to the registration screen. They were then asked to indicate the extent to
which they agreed or disagreed to the survey statements on a Likert scale ranging from
1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Some of the items required the student to
indicate a “yes” or “no” response. All survey responses were recorded and compiled
into a master file. The survey responses were sent from Information Technology
Services to the Office of Institutional Research and converted into a data file. The data
were then analyzed to show patterns of response by college. Table 1 presents
demographic information for respondents to the UNI Student Satisfaction Survey by
college.
Most questions on the Student Satisfaction Survey focused on aspects of university
climate directly related to student life and learning. Items such as “I have had a high
quality mentoring relationship with a UNI faculty or staff member” assessed student and
faculty relationships. Items like “the library usually has the scholarly journals
(periodicals) I need for my studies” examined the library services necessary for student
success. Other items such as “the UNI computer network is generally accessible after 5
pm from off campus” evaluated student opinion on university computer services. See
Appendix A for a complete list of the survey questions.
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Table 1. Demographic Characteristics by College
Business
Admin.
N
%
Sex
Male
Female
Total
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian
Black/African Am.
Native American
Asian/Pac. Island
Hispanic
Non-Resident Alien
Total
Age
19 or under
20-23
24-29
30-39
40-55
Over 55
Total
Grade Level
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate
Total
Residency
Resident
Non-resident
Total
Education
N
%
Humanities
and
Fine Arts
N
%
Natural
Sciences
N
%
Social and
Behavioral
Sciences
N
%
General/
Undecided
N
%
Total
N
%
1148
834
1982
57.9
42.1
100
401
1398
1799
22.3
77.7
100
510
1044
1554
32.8
67.2
100
709
481
1190
59.6
40.4
100
542
972
1514
35.8
64.2
100
98
231
329
29.8
70.2
100
3408
4960
8368
40.7
59.3
100
1822
28
1
22
16
42
1931
94.4
1.5
0.1
1.1
0.8
2.2
100
1646
42
1
12
26
27
1754
93.8
2.4
0.1
0.7
1.5
1.5
100
1376
34
5
18
31
34
1498
91.9
2.3
0.3
1.2
2.1
2.3
100
1085
25
0
9
8
25
1152
94.2
2.2
0
0.8
0.7
2.2
100
1349
40
6
15
26
13
1449
93.1
2.8
0.4
1.0
1.8
0.9
100
318
6
0
1
2
0
327
97.2
1.8
0
0.3
0.6
0
100
7596
175
13
77
109
141
8111
93.7
2.2
0.2
0.9
1.3
1.7
100
141
1157
136
31
22
0
1487
9.5
77.8
9.1
2.1
1.5
0
100
153
947
153
63
51
7
1374
11.1
68.9
11.1
4.6
3.7
0.5
100
131
855
142
44
26
2
1200
10.9
71.3
11.8
3.7
2.2
0.2
100
102
625
107
42
23
2
901
11.3
69.4
11.9
4.7
2.6
0.2
100
114
890
145
40
33
3
1225
9.3
72.7
11.8
3.3
2.7
0.2
100
123
66
2
0
1
0
192
64.1
34.4
1.0
0
0.5
0
100
764
4540
685
220
156
14
6379
12.0
71.2
10.7
3.4
2.4
0.2
100
389
371
596
573
53
1982
19.6
18.7
30.1
28.9
2.7
100
355
329
474
391
270
1799
18.6
18.3
26.3
21.7
15.0
100
272
318
434
391
139
1554
17.5
20.5
27.9
25.2
8.9
100
251
228
353
329
29
1190
21.1
19.2
29.7
27.6
2.4
100
242
302
478
399
93
1514
16.0
19.9
31.6
26.4
6.1
100
252
64
12
1
0
329
76.6
19.5
3.6
0.3
0
100
1741
1612
2347
2084
584
8368
20.8
19.3
28.0
24.9
7.0
100
1881
101
1982
94.9
5.1
100
1689
110
1799
91.5
8.5
100
1422
132
1554
91.5
8.5
100
1115
75
1190
93.7
6.3
100
1454
59
1513
96.1
3.9
100
317
12
329
96.4
3.6
100
7878
489
8367
94.2
5.8
100
Results
A table and figures containing mean scores for each survey item are presented in the
pages to follow. Mean scores are displayed with the “no opinion” response and without
the “no opinion” response included. Summary tables and charts of responses to the
survey questions showing the number and the percent responding to each question
broken down by college are also presented. Data for some respondents was
unavailable; therefore, some percentages may reflect this missing data. The following
list presents some of the key observations of the survey. Certain patterns of response
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may indicate a need for future examination of these relationships in the university
environment. Please note that agreement is presented in terms of individuals who
responded either “agree” or “strongly agree” to the survey items.
•
As a whole, students are satisfied with their experiences with computers at UNI.
ƒ
58.2% of students indicated that the training they have received at UNI on
the use of computers has generally met their educational needs. This was
down from 62.3% satisfaction reported last year.
ƒ
Just over sixty percent (61.8%) of the respondents indicated that they
have been exposed to the computer tools necessary to use and learn
about computers in their chosen profession or field following graduation.
ƒ
The majority of students (72.7%) indicated that computers had been a
significant part of their coursework at UNI.
•
Students appear to be generally satisfied with regard to faculty mentoring and
advising relationships at UNI.
ƒ
Less than half of the respondents (42.4%) indicated that they had a high
quality mentoring relationship with a UNI faculty or staff member.
ƒ
53.3% of respondents said that they had received high quality advising at
UNI.
ƒ
Fifty percent of students (50.9%) indicated that they have collaborated
with faculty or staff on academic or extracurricular activities.
•
Students perceive that UNI is an entity that fosters the development of
multicultural ideas and values in the classroom.
ƒ
Just over half of all respondents (53.1%) indicated that their academic
major includes information on multiple cultures and points of view.
ƒ
Over half of all respondents (59.5%) perceived that UNI effectively
prepared them to be contributing members of a multicultural / multinational
world.
4
ƒ
56.5% of students said that faculty encourage the expression of diverse
points of view in the classroom.
•
Students feel that UNI promotes an environment that is accepting of diversity and
different ideas and values.
ƒ
65.9% of students perceive that UNI values all of its members regardless
of race, ethnicity, sex, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, physical
disability, or socioeconomic status.
ƒ
Almost seventy percent of students (66.3%) indicated that UNI provides a
welcoming and responsive environment for members of the UNI
community who have unique needs that may affect their opportunity for
success.
ƒ
67.0% of respondents said that they had experienced positive social
interactions with students who have different backgrounds or beliefs than
their own.
ƒ
A small number of students (11.9%) indicated that they had experienced a
prejudicial remark or behavior on campus tied to their race, ethnicity, sex,
age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, physical disability, or
socioeconomic status.
•
Students feel that they are given adequate support in the use of the library and
its resources, however many fail to take advantage of the opportunities that exist
there.
ƒ
Nearly sixty percent of the respondents (58.3%) indicated that the library
usually has the scholarly journals and other materials they need for their
studies.
ƒ
Over two-thirds of the respondents (69.6%) had no opinion on the
timeliness of the library’s inter-library loan service, while 22.2% said they
agreed that the service provided them with their requests within a two
week time period.
5
ƒ
Just over forty percent (41.9%) of students agreed that Rod Library
instruction sessions (tours, classes, workshops) are helpful in their
academic work; however, almost half (47.0%) were neutral in response to
this question.
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Table 2. Mean Ratings by College
I am encouraged by faculty and staff to
participate in university-related intellectual
activities (e.g. guest speakers, symposia,
1.1 conferences).
1.2 I have received high quality advising at UNI.
I have had a high quality mentoring relationship
2.1 with a UNI faculty or staff member.
I feel a sense of belonging to the university
2.2 community.
I have collaborated with faculty or staff on
3.1 academic or extracurricular activities.
My academic major includes information on
3.2 multiple cultures and points of view.
UNI is effectively preparing me to be a
contributing member of a multicultural /
4.1 multinational world.
UNI provides a welcoming and responsive
environment for members of the UNI community
who have unique needs that may affect their
4.2 opportunity for success.
I have experienced positive social interactions
with students who have different backgrounds
5.1 or beliefs than my own.
UNI provides opportunities for mentoring and
social interaction among students, faculty, and
5.2 staff.
UNI values all of its members regardless of
race, ethnicity, sex, age, sexual orientation,
religious beliefs, physical disability, or
6.1 socioeconomic status.
I have experienced a prejudicial remark or
behavior on campus tied to my race, ethnicity,
sex, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs,
7.1 physical disability, or socioeconomic status.
Faculty encourage the expression of diverse
8.1 points of view in the classroom.
UNI provides opportunities for participation in
9.1 university governance activities.
Education
Mean
w/o No
Mean Opinion
Humanities &
Fine Arts
Natural Sciences
Mean
Mean
w/o No
w/o No
Mean Opinion Mean Opinion
Social &
Behavioral
Sciences
Mean
w/o No
Mean Opinion
General/
Undecided
Mean
w/o No
Mean Opinion
Total
Mean
w/o No
Mean Opinion
3.38
3.43
3.66
3.55
3.75
3.50
3.71
3.36
3.48
3.71
3.95
3.42
3.61
3.24
3.34
3.28
3.35
3.49
3.66
3.57
3.74
3.15
3.20
3.86
4.04
3.36
3.47
2.75
2.55
3.33
3.46
3.49
3.64
3.32
3.47
3.19
3.29
3.28
3.45
3.18
3.28
3.55
3.69
3.71
3.88
3.61
3.73
3.60
3.76
3.60
3.77
4.00
4.29
3.63
3.79
3.27
3.46
3.49
3.72
3.66
3.86
3.43
3.66
3.33
3.53
4.05
4.40
3.46
3.70
3.29
3.60
3.49
3.65
3.48
3.63
3.31
3.50
3.66
3.82
3.75
4.50
3.46
3.68
3.39
3.57
3.73
3.94
3.60
3.81
3.43
3.69
3.51
3.69
3.68
3.93
3.54
3.75
3.61
3.83
3.90
4.08
3.71
3.96
3.44
3.74
3.71
4.02
3.84
4.00
3.69
3.94
3.49
3.64
3.62
3.75
3.84
3.97
3.87
4.10
3.64
3.82
4.00
4.07
3.68
3.83
3.43
3.59
3.65
3.83
3.74
3.91
4.00
4.11
3.57
3.75
3.44
3.47
3.64
3.81
3.59
3.73
3.54
3.62
3.63
3.73
3.76
4.07
3.72
3.84
3.62
3.76
3.64
3.77
2.07
1.83
2.14
1.91
1.88
1.68
2.08
1.85
2.21
1.97
1.76
1.50
2.07
1.83
3.39
3.62
3.51
3.73
3.65
3.97
3.56
3.78
3.43
3.63
3.52
4.09
3.50
3.75
3.17
3.30
3.35
3.74
3.07
3.14
3.36
3.84
3.35
3.60
3.59
4.25
3.26
3.51
Business
Administration
Mean
w/o No
Mean Opinion
3.23
Business
Administration
Mean
w/o No
Mean Opinion
Humanities &
Fine Arts
Natural Sciences
Mean
Mean
w/o No
w/o No
Mean Opinion Mean Opinion
Social &
Behavioral
Sciences
Mean
w/o No
Mean Opinion
General/
Undecided
Mean
w/o No
Mean Opinion
Total
Mean
w/o No
Mean Opinion
3.76
3.62
3.78
3.57
3.83
3.35
3.44
3.62
4.00
3.54
3.76
3.89
3.69
3.88
3.63
3.93
3.57
3.66
3.86
4.00
3.69
3.86
3.97
3.47
3.57
3.75
4.26
3.50
3.70
4.21
4.31
3.62
3.87
3.98
3.23
3.42
3.56
4.13
3.15
3.26
3.86
4.20
3.37
3.71
3.20
3.18
3.58
3.08
3.26
3.25
3.77
3.40
3.86
3.12
3.40
3.72
4.00
4.08
4.01
4.09
3.80
3.84
4.13
4.42
3.85
3.95
3.39
3.47
3.77
3.30
3.46
3.46
3.67
3.50
4.33
3.36
3.57
3.70
3.44
3.57
3.60
3.89
3.19
3.28
3.92
4.00
3.46
3.64
3.87
3.49
3.68
3.55
3.68
3.60
3.76
3.45
3.83
3.60
3.80
NA
2.20
NA
2.04
NA
2.18
NA
1.82
NA
2.12
NA
Education
Mean
w/o No
Mean Opinion
The library usually has the scholarly journals
(periodicals) and other materials I need for my
3.62
3.93
3.50
10.1 studies.
The Rod Library home page is a valuable
3.72
3.93
3.74
10.2 resource for finding information on the Internet.
When I ask a librarian for assistance, I usually
3.65
3.90
3.64
11.1 get a useful response.
Rod Library instruction sessions (e.g. tours,
classes, workshops) have been helpful to me in
3.36
3.74
3.49
11.2 my academic work.
Rod Library’s inter-library loan service usually
permits me to obtain materials from other
3.03
3.14
3.06
libraries within two weeks of my placing a
12.1 request.
Computers have been a significant part of my
3.83
3.98
3.64
12.2 coursework at UNI.
The UNI computer network is generally
3.31
3.49
3.27
13.1 accessible after 5 pm from off campus.
The training I have received at UNI on the use
of computers has generally met my educational
3.48
3.67
3.51
14.1 needs.
I feel I have been exposed to the computer tools
necessary for me to use and learn about
3.67
3.91
3.66
computing in my chosen profession or field
15.1 following graduation.
Do you have a computer for your personal use
2.08
NA
2.14
16.2 available during the school year?
16.2 was paired with questions 6.1, 7.1, 8.1, 9.1, 13.1, 14.1, 15.1 and 16.1.
Figure 2. University of Northern Iowa Mean Ratings
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
Exposed to computer tools
Computer training has met my needs
UNI computer network accessible after 5
off campus
Computers significant part of courses at
UNI
Inter-library loan service timely
Library instruction sessions helpful
Librarians helpful
Library home page is valuable
Library has journals I need
Opportunity for governance activitity
Faculty encourage diverse ideas
I've experienced prejudice
UNI values all members
Mentoring opportunities
Positive interaction with diverse people
Welcoming for those with unique needs
Member of multicultural society
Major is diverse
Collaborate with faculty
Sense of belonging
High quality mentoring
High quality advising
Encouraged by faculty
Mean Without "No Opinion"
Mean
Figure 3. College of Business Administration Mean Ratings
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
Exposed to computer tools
Computer training has met my needs
UNI computer network accessible after 5
off campus
Computers significant part of courses at
UNI
Inter-library loan service timely
Library instruction sessions helpful
Librarians helpful
Library home page is valuable
Library has journals I need
Opportunity for governance activitity
Faculty encourage diverse ideas
I've experienced prejudice
UNI values all members
Mentoring opportunities
Positive interaction with diverse people
Welcoming for those with unique needs
Member of multicultural society
Major is diverse
Collaborate with faculty
Sense of belonging
High quality mentoring
High quality advising
Encouraged by faculty
Mean Without "No Opinion"
Mean
Figure 4. College of Education Mean Ratings
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
Exposed to computer tools
Computer training has met my needs
UNI computer network accessible after 5
off campus
Computers significant part of courses at
UNI
Inter-library loan service timely
Library instruction sessions helpful
Librarians helpful
Library home page is valuable
Library has journals I need
Opportunity for governance activitity
Faculty encourage diverse ideas
I've experienced prejudice
UNI values all members
Mentoring opportunities
Positive interaction with diverse people
Welcoming for those with unique needs
Member of multicultural society
Major is diverse
Collaborate with faculty
Sense of belonging
High quality mentoring
High quality advising
Encouraged by faculty
Mean Without "No Opinion"
Mean
Figure 5. College of Humanities and Fine Arts Mean Ratings
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
Exposed to computer tools
Computer training has met my needs
UNI computer network accessible after 5
off campus
Computers significant part of courses at
UNI
Inter-library loan service timely
Library instruction sessions helpful
Librarians helpful
Library home page is valuable
Library has journals I need
Opportunity for governance activitity
Faculty encourage diverse ideas
I've experienced prejudice
UNI values all members
Mentoring opportunities
Positive interaction with diverse people
Welcoming for those with unique needs
Member of multicultural society
Major is diverse
Collaborate with faculty
Sense of belonging
High quality mentoring
High quality advising
Encouraged by faculty
Mean Without "No Opinion"
Mean
Figure 6. College of Natural Sciences Mean Ratings
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
Exposed to computer tools
Computer training has met my needs
UNI computer network accessible after 5
off campus
Computers significant part of courses at
UNI
Inter-library loan service timely
Library instruction sessions helpful
Librarians helpful
Library home page is valuable
Library has journals I need
Opportunity for governance activitity
Faculty encourage diverse ideas
I've experienced prejudice
UNI values all members
Mentoring opportunities
Positive interaction with diverse people
Welcoming for those with unique needs
Member of multicultural society
Major is diverse
Collaborate with faculty
Sense of belonging
High quality mentoring
High quality advising
Encouraged by faculty
Mean Without "No Opinion"
Mean
Figure 7. College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Mean Ratings
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
Exposed to computer tools
Computer training has met my needs
UNI computer network accessible after 5
off campus
Computers significant part of courses at
UNI
Inter-library loan service timely
Library instruction sessions helpful
Librarians helpful
Library home page is valuable
Library has journals I need
Opportunity for governance activitity
Faculty encourage diverse ideas
I've experienced prejudice
UNI values all members
Mentoring opportunities
Positive interaction with diverse people
Welcoming for those with unique needs
Member of multicultural society
Major is diverse
Collaborate with faculty
Sense of belonging
High quality mentoring
High quality advising
Encouraged by faculty
Mean Without "No Opinion"
Mean
Section 1
Summary of Responses by College
Q1.1. I am encouraged by faculty and staff to participate in university-related intellectual activities
(e.g. guest speakers, symposia, conferences).
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Total
Business Administration
N
%
8
7.8
11
10.8
41
40.2
34
33.3
8
7.8
102
100.0
Education
N
%
8
7.0
5
4.3
41
35.7
52
45.2
9
7.8
115
100.0
Humanities and Fine Arts
N
%
5
5.9
5
5.9
22
25.9
44
51.8
9
10.6
85
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
2
3.3
5
8.3
18
30.0
31
51.7
4
6.7
60
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
11
13.1
6
7.1
21
25.0
34
40.5
12
14.3
84
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
0
.0
2
7.1
7
25.0
16
57.1
3
10.7
28
100.0
Total
N
%
34
7.2
34
7.2
150
31.6
211
44.5
45
9.5
474
100.0
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Natural Sciences
No Opinion
15
Agree
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Q1.2. I have received high quality advising at UNI.
Strongly
Disagree
Business Administration
N
%
9
8.8
15
14.7
32
31.4
35
34.3
Strongly
Agree
11
10.8
Education
N
%
13
11.3
16
13.9
24
20.9
50
43.5
12
10.4
115
100.0
Humanities and Fine Arts
N
%
3
3.5
12
14.1
21
24.7
38
44.7
11
12.9
85
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
3
5.0
7
11.7
14
23.3
25
41.7
11
18.3
60
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
13
15.5
12
14.3
20
23.8
27
32.1
12
14.3
84
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
1
3.6
2
7.1
5
17.9
12
42.9
8
28.6
28
100.0
Total
N
%
42
8.9
64
13.5
116
24.5
187
39.5
65
13.7
474
100.0
Natural Sciences
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
No Opinion
16
Agree
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Total
102
100.0
Q2.1. I have had a high quality mentoring relationship with a UNI faculty or staff member.
Business Administration
N
%
Strongly
Disagree
14
12.2
Education
N
%
Humanities and Fine Arts
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Total
28
24.3
50
43.5
19
16.5
4
3.5
115
100.0
12
11.4
10
9.5
29
27.6
39
37.1
15
14.3
105
100.0
N
%
9
12.0
4
5.3
17
22.7
31
41.3
14
18.7
75
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
4
5.9
11
16.2
21
30.9
23
33.8
9
13.2
68
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
8
10.0
10
12.5
28
35.0
27
33.8
7
8.8
80
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
1
5.6
2
11.1
7
38.9
7
38.9
1
5.6
18
100.0
Total
N
%
48
10.4
65
14.1
152
33.0
146
31.7
50
10.8
461
100.0
Natural Sciences
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
No Opinion
17
Agree
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Q2.2. I feel a sense of belonging to the university community.
Strongly
Disagree
Business Administration
N
%
6
5.2
11
9.6
24
20.9
62
53.9
Strongly
Agree
12
10.4
Education
N
%
5
4.8
3
2.9
20
19.0
66
62.9
11
10.5
105
100.0
Humanities and Fine Arts
N
%
6
8.0
6
8.0
12
16.0
38
50.7
13
17.3
75
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
2
2.9
6
8.8
14
20.6
41
60.3
5
7.4
68
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
4
5.0
5
6.3
18
22.5
45
56.3
8
10.0
80
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
0
.0
0
.0
4
22.2
10
55.6
4
22.2
18
100.0
Total
N
%
23
5.0
31
6.7
92
20.0
262
56.8
53
11.5
461
100.0
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Natural Sciences
No Opinion
18
Agree
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Total
115
100.0
Q3.1. I have collaborated with faculty or staff on academic or extracurricular activities.
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Total
Business Administration
N
%
5
5.3
12
12.6
39
41.1
30
31.6
9
9.5
95
100.0
Education
N
%
9
7.7
7
6.0
38
32.5
44
37.6
19
16.2
117
100.0
Humanities and Fine Arts
N
%
5
6.0
6
7.2
19
22.9
35
42.2
18
21.7
83
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
8
11.8
0
.0
24
35.3
27
39.7
9
13.2
68
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
5
6.6
10
13.2
29
38.2
19
25.0
13
17.1
76
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
0
.0
0
.0
5
25.0
9
45.0
6
30.0
20
100.0
Total
N
%
32
7.0
35
7.6
154
33.6
164
35.7
74
16.1
459
100.0
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Natural Sciences
No Opinion
19
Agree
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Q3.2. My academic major includes information on multiple cultures and points of view.
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Total
Business Administration
N
%
3
3.2
9
9.5
48
50.5
27
28.4
8
8.4
95
100.0
Education
N
%
10
8.5
9
7.7
29
24.8
52
44.4
17
14.5
117
100.0
Humanities and Fine Arts
N
%
6
7.2
9
10.8
20
24.1
35
42.2
13
15.7
83
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
5
7.4
6
8.8
26
38.2
25
36.8
6
8.8
68
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
8
10.5
4
5.3
15
19.7
28
36.8
21
27.6
76
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
0
.0
0
.0
10
50.0
5
25.0
5
25.0
20
100.0
Total
N
%
32
7.0
37
8.1
148
32.2
172
37.5
70
15.3
459
100.0
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Natural Sciences
No Opinion
20
Agree
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Q4.1. UNI is effectively preparing me to be a contributing member of a multicultural/multinational world.
Strongly
Disagree
Business Administration
N
%
8
6.7
11
9.2
38
31.7
52
43.3
Strongly
Agree
11
9.2
Education
N
%
6
6.6
2
2.2
21
23.1
44
48.4
18
19.8
91
100.0
Humanities and Fine Arts
N
%
4
4.1
6
6.2
25
25.8
52
53.6
10
10.3
97
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
3
4.8
4
6.3
24
38.1
27
42.9
5
7.9
63
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
3
3.8
8
10.0
21
26.3
41
51.3
7
8.8
80
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
1
5.3
0
.0
5
26.3
11
57.9
2
10.5
19
100.0
Total
N
%
25
5.3
31
6.6
134
28.5
227
48.3
53
11.3
470
100.0
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Natural Sciences
No Opinion
21
Agree
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Total
120
100.0
Q4.2. UNI provides a welcoming and responsive environment for members of the UNI community who
have unique needs that may affect their opportunity for success.
Strongly
Disagree
Business Administration
N
%
6
5.0
7
5.8
32
26.7
58
48.3
Strongly
Agree
17
14.2
Education
N
%
5
5.5
1
1.1
15
16.5
47
51.6
23
25.3
91
100.0
Humanities and Fine Arts
N
%
3
3.1
3
3.1
25
25.8
54
55.7
12
12.4
97
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
4
6.3
2
3.2
25
39.7
26
41.3
6
9.5
63
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
1
1.3
2
2.5
24
30.0
45
56.3
8
10.0
80
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
0
.0
1
5.3
3
15.8
13
68.4
2
10.5
19
100.0
Total
N
%
19
4.0
16
3.4
124
26.4
243
51.7
68
14.5
470
100.0
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Natural Sciences
No Opinion
22
Agree
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Total
120
100.0
Q5.1. I have experienced positive social interactions with students who have different backgrounds or
beliefs than my own.
Business Administration
N
%
Strongly
Disagree
17
14.0
4
3.3
29
24.0
45
37.2
Strongly
Agree
26
21.5
Education
N
%
17
14.9
0
.0
19
16.7
51
44.7
27
23.7
114
100.0
Humanities and Fine Arts
N
%
7
8.0
3
3.4
12
13.8
40
46.0
25
28.7
87
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
1
1.6
5
8.2
13
21.3
24
39.3
18
29.5
61
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
8
11.4
2
2.9
15
21.4
27
38.6
18
25.7
70
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
1
6.3
1
6.3
1
6.3
7
43.8
6
37.5
16
100.0
Total
N
%
51
10.9
15
3.2
89
19.0
194
41.4
120
25.6
469
100.0
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Natural Sciences
No Opinion
23
Agree
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Total
121
100.0
Q5.2. UNI provides opportunities for mentoring and social interaction among students, faculty, and staff.
Business Administration
N
%
Strongly
Disagree
14
11.6
5
4.1
33
27.3
53
43.8
Strongly
Agree
16
13.2
Education
N
%
10
8.8
4
3.5
25
21.9
52
45.6
23
20.2
114
100.0
Humanities and Fine Arts
N
%
5
5.7
2
2.3
17
19.5
50
57.5
13
14.9
87
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
0
.0
5
8.2
6
9.8
34
55.7
16
26.2
61
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
5
7.1
4
5.7
17
24.3
34
48.6
10
14.3
70
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
3
18.8
2
12.5
1
6.3
5
31.3
5
31.3
16
100.0
Total
N
%
37
7.9
22
4.7
99
21.1
228
48.6
83
17.7
469
100.0
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Natural Sciences
No Opinion
24
Agree
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Total
121
100.0
Q6.1. UNI values all of its members regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, age, sexual orientation, religious
beliefs, physical disability, or socioeconomic status.
Business Administration
N
%
Strongly
Disagree
11
10.8
4
3.9
20
19.6
48
47.1
Strongly
Agree
19
18.6
Education
N
%
20
20.4
3
3.1
12
12.2
30
30.6
33
33.7
98
100.0
Humanities and Fine Arts
N
%
15
15.8
3
3.2
13
13.7
35
36.8
29
30.5
95
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
5
7.9
0
.0
18
28.6
22
34.9
18
28.6
63
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
11
11.8
4
4.3
13
14.0
37
39.8
28
30.1
93
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
3
14.3
1
4.8
4
19.0
6
28.6
7
33.3
21
100.0
Total
N
%
65
13.8
15
3.2
80
16.9
178
37.7
134
28.4
472
100.0
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Natural Sciences
No Opinion
25
Agree
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Total
102
100.0
Q7.1. I have experienced a prejudicial remark or behavior on campus tied to my race, ethnicity, sex, age,
sexual orientation, religious beliefs, physical disability, or socioeconomic status.
Business Administration
N
%
Strongly
Disagree
55
47.4
23
19.8
24
20.7
3
2.6
Strongly
Agree
11
9.5
Education
N
%
43
43.4
21
21.2
21
21.2
6
6.1
8
8.1
99
100.0
Humanities and Fine Arts
N
%
39
46.4
26
31.0
13
15.5
2
2.4
4
4.8
84
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
30
46.2
13
20.0
13
20.0
5
7.7
4
6.2
65
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
32
35.6
26
28.9
21
23.3
3
3.3
8
8.9
90
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
10
58.8
3
17.6
3
17.6
0
.0
1
5.9
17
100.0
Total
N
%
209
44.4
112
23.8
95
20.2
19
4.0
36
7.6
471
100.0
Natural Sciences
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
No Opinion
26
Agree
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Total
116
100.0
Q8.1. Faculty encourage the expression of diverse points of view in the classroom.
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Total
Business Administration
N
%
7
7.1
4
4.1
37
37.8
44
44.9
6
6.1
98
100.0
Education
N
%
6
5.9
6
5.9
31
30.4
48
47.1
11
10.8
102
100.0
Humanities and Fine Arts
N
%
3
3.2
3
3.2
31
33.0
44
46.8
13
13.8
94
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
2
4.0
3
6.0
14
28.0
27
54.0
4
8.0
50
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
9
9.2
2
2.0
31
31.6
50
51.0
6
6.1
98
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
0
.0
0
.0
12
52.2
10
43.5
1
4.3
23
100.0
Total
N
%
27
5.8
18
3.9
156
33.5
223
48.0
41
8.8
465
100.0
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Natural Sciences
No Opinion
27
Agree
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Q9.1. UNI provides opportunities for participation in university governance activities.
Business Administration
N
%
Strongly
Disagree
14
12.8
6
5.5
48
44.0
30
27.5
Strongly
Agree
11
10.1
Education
N
%
6
6.1
1
1.0
52
53.1
31
31.6
8
8.2
98
100.0
Humanities and Fine Arts
N
%
14
14.4
4
4.1
48
49.5
23
23.7
8
8.2
97
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
0
.0
5
6.6
44
57.9
22
28.9
5
6.6
76
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
7
9.1
3
3.9
32
41.6
26
33.8
9
11.7
77
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
0
.0
0
.0
9
52.9
6
35.3
2
11.8
17
100.0
Total
N
%
41
8.6
19
4.0
233
49.2
138
29.1
43
9.1
474
100.0
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Natural Sciences
No Opinion
28
Agree
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Total
109
100.0
Q10.1. The library usually has the scholarly journals (periodicals) and other materials I need for my
studies.
Strongly
Disagree
Business Administration
N
%
8
7.2
2
1.8
37
33.3
41
36.9
Strongly
Agree
23
20.7
Education
N
%
10
9.3
4
3.7
36
33.6
36
33.6
21
19.6
107
100.0
Humanities and Fine Arts
N
%
5
6.2
6
7.4
17
21.0
40
49.4
13
16.0
81
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
4
6.0
2
3.0
21
31.3
32
47.8
8
11.9
67
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
7
8.9
9
11.4
15
19.0
45
57.0
3
3.8
79
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
0
.0
1
4.8
8
38.1
10
47.6
2
9.5
21
100.0
Total
N
%
34
7.3
24
5.2
134
28.8
204
43.8
70
15.0
466
100.0
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Natural Sciences
No Opinion
29
Agree
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Total
111
100.0
Q10.2. The Rod Library home page is a valuable resource for finding information on the Internet.
Business Administration
N
%
Strongly
Disagree
12
10.8
0
.0
25
22.5
44
39.6
Strongly
Agree
30
27.0
Education
N
%
12
11.2
1
.9
18
16.8
48
44.9
28
26.2
107
100.0
Humanities and Fine Arts
N
%
5
6.2
5
6.2
17
21.0
37
45.7
17
21.0
81
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
3
4.5
2
3.0
22
32.8
30
44.8
10
14.9
67
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
9
11.4
4
5.1
11
13.9
43
54.4
12
15.2
79
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
1
4.8
0
.0
3
14.3
14
66.7
3
14.3
21
100.0
Total
N
%
42
9.0
12
2.6
96
20.6
216
46.4
100
21.5
466
100.0
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Natural Sciences
No Opinion
30
Agree
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Total
111
100.0
Q11.1. When I ask a librarian for assistance, I usually get a useful response.
Strongly
Disagree
Business Administration
N
%
9
8.2
2
1.8
31
28.2
45
40.9
Strongly
Agree
23
20.9
Education
N
%
10
9.3
0
.0
37
34.3
33
30.6
28
25.9
108
100.0
Humanities and Fine Arts
N
%
13
16.0
2
2.5
14
17.3
38
46.9
14
17.3
81
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
0
.0
3
4.7
26
40.6
19
29.7
16
25.0
64
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
11
12.5
1
1.1
25
28.4
35
39.8
16
18.2
88
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
0
.0
0
.0
1
7.1
9
64.3
4
28.6
14
100.0
Total
N
%
43
9.2
8
1.7
134
28.8
179
38.5
101
21.7
465
100.0
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Natural Sciences
No Opinion
31
Agree
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Total
110
100.0
Q11.2. Rod Library instruction sessions (e.g. tours, classes, workshops) have been helpful to me in my
academic work.
Strongly
Disagree
Business Administration
N
%
7
6.4
5
4.5
56
50.9
25
22.7
Strongly
Agree
17
15.5
Education
N
%
4
3.7
3
2.8
54
50.0
30
27.8
17
15.7
108
100.0
Humanities and Fine Arts
N
%
8
9.9
3
3.7
36
44.4
30
37.0
4
4.9
81
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
0
.0
2
3.1
32
50.0
22
34.4
8
12.5
64
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
11
12.5
7
8.0
38
43.2
22
25.0
10
11.4
88
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
0
.0
0
.0
4
28.6
8
57.1
2
14.3
14
100.0
Total
N
%
30
6.5
20
4.3
220
47.3
137
29.5
58
12.5
465
100.0
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Natural Sciences
No Opinion
32
Agree
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Total
110
100.0
Q12.1. Rod Library’s inter-library loan service usually permits me to obtain materials from other libraries
within two weeks of my placing a request.
Business Administration
N
%
Strongly
Disagree
10
8.5
Education
N
%
Humanities and Fine Arts
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Total
0
.0
88
75.2
14
12.0
5
4.3
117
100.0
8
8.2
2
2.0
68
69.4
16
16.3
4
4.1
98
100.0
N
%
4
5.2
2
2.6
53
68.8
12
15.6
6
7.8
77
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
7
9.6
0
.0
50
68.5
12
16.4
4
5.5
73
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
2
2.5
2
2.5
54
67.5
18
22.5
4
5.0
80
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
1
6.7
0
.0
8
53.3
4
26.7
2
13.3
15
100.0
Total
N
%
32
7.0
6
1.3
321
69.8
76
16.5
25
5.4
460
100.0
80.0%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Natural Sciences
No Opinion
33
Agree
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Q12.2. Computers have been a significant part of my coursework at UNI.
Business Administration
N
%
Strongly
Disagree
17
14.5
2
1.7
18
15.4
27
23.1
Strongly
Agree
53
45.3
Education
N
%
19
19.4
3
3.1
10
10.2
28
28.6
38
38.8
98
100.0
Humanities and Fine Arts
N
%
11
14.3
1
1.3
6
7.8
18
23.4
41
53.2
77
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
9
12.3
1
1.4
5
6.8
23
31.5
35
47.9
73
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
14
17.5
1
1.3
4
5.0
29
36.3
32
40.0
80
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
0
.0
0
.0
3
20.0
7
46.7
5
33.3
15
100.0
Total
N
%
70
15.2
8
1.7
46
10.0
132
28.7
204
44.3
460
100.0
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Natural Sciences
No Opinion
34
Agree
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Total
117
100.0
Q13.1. The UNI computer network is generally accessible after 5 pm from off campus.
Business Administration
N
%
Strongly
Disagree
11
9.4
10
8.5
43
36.8
38
32.5
Strongly
Agree
15
12.8
Education
N
%
12
12.2
9
9.2
32
32.7
31
31.6
14
14.3
98
100.0
Humanities and Fine Arts
N
%
6
6.9
5
5.7
34
39.1
26
29.9
16
18.4
87
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
5
8.2
6
9.8
22
36.1
22
36.1
6
9.8
61
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
5
5.9
7
8.2
27
31.8
36
42.4
10
11.8
85
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
0
.0
0
.0
10
62.5
4
25.0
2
12.5
16
100.0
Total
N
%
39
8.4
37
8.0
168
36.2
157
33.8
63
13.6
464
100.0
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Natural Sciences
No Opinion
35
Agree
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Total
117
100.0
Q14.1. The training I have received at UNI on the use of computers has generally met my educational
needs.
Strongly
Disagree
Business Administration
N
%
8
6.8
8
6.8
33
28.0
57
48.3
Strongly
Agree
12
10.2
Education
N
%
6
6.3
6
6.3
26
27.1
49
51.0
9
9.4
96
100.0
Humanities and Fine Arts
N
%
6
6.5
11
11.8
21
22.6
46
49.5
9
9.7
93
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
1
1.5
5
7.4
22
32.4
32
47.1
8
11.8
68
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
9
11.7
8
10.4
24
31.2
31
40.3
5
6.5
77
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
0
.0
0
.0
1
8.3
11
91.7
0
.0
12
100.0
Total
N
%
30
6.5
38
8.2
127
27.4
226
48.7
43
9.3
464
100.0
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Natural Sciences
No Opinion
36
Agree
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Total
118
100.0
Q15.1. I feel I have been exposed to the computer tools necessary for me to use and learn about
computing in my chosen profession or field following graduation.
Strongly
Disagree
Business Administration
N
%
8
6.6
3
2.5
32
26.4
56
46.3
Strongly
Agree
22
18.2
Education
N
%
8
7.7
6
5.8
25
24.0
39
37.5
26
25.0
104
100.0
Humanities and Fine Arts
N
%
6
7.7
6
7.7
22
28.2
32
41.0
12
15.4
78
100.0
Natural Sciences
N
%
9
12.7
1
1.4
14
19.7
36
50.7
11
15.5
71
100.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences
N
%
7
8.3
6
7.1
18
21.4
36
42.9
17
20.2
84
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
1
9.1
0
.0
5
45.5
3
27.3
2
18.2
11
100.0
Total
N
%
39
8.3
22
4.7
116
24.7
202
43.1
90
19.2
469
100.0
Disagree
No Opinion
Agree
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Humanities and Fine
Arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Natural Sciences
No Opinion
37
Agree
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Strongly Agree
UNI Total
Total
121
100.0
Q16.2. Do you have a computer for your personal use available during the school year?
Business Administration
N
%
331
37.2
1 to Less
Than 3
Years Old
319
35.9
Education
N
%
271
34.8
277
35.6
Humanities and Fine Arts
N
%
239
33.2
Natural Sciences
N
%
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Less Than
1 Year Old
3 to Less
Than 5
Years Old
132
14.8
5 or More
Years Old
No
Total
55
6.2
52
5.8
889
100.0
119
15.3
70
9.0
41
5.3
778
100.0
265
36.9
104
14.5
52
7.2
59
8.2
719
100.0
196
37.1
199
37.6
78
14.7
31
5.9
25
4.7
529
100.0
N
%
242
34.7
254
36.4
96
13.8
42
6.0
63
9.0
697
100.0
General/Undecided
N
%
84
60.9
24
17.4
10
7.2
11
8.0
9
6.5
138
100.0
Total
N
%
1363
36.3
1338
35.7
539
14.4
261
7.0
249
6.6
3750
100.0
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Business
Education
Less Than 1 Year Old
Humanities and Fine
Arts
1 to Less Than 3 Years Old
Natural Sciences
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
3 to Less Than 5 Years Old
38
5 or More Years Old
UNI Total
No
Section 2
Multiple Year Comparison of the UNI Student Satisfaction Survey 2003-2006
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
Encouraged
by faculty
High quality
advising
High quality
mentoring
Sense of
belonging
Collaborate
with faculty
Major is
diverse
Member of
multicultural
society
2003
3.28
3.32
3.12
3.45
3.31
3.44
3.35
2004
3.34
3.39
3.23
3.51
3.38
3.46
3.39
2005
3.30
3.35
3.26
3.60
3.38
3.60
3.43
2006
3.42
3.36
3.18
3.63
3.46
3.46
3.54
Welcoming
for those with
unique needs
Positive
interactions
with diverse
Faculty
encourage
diverse ideas
Opportunity
for
governance
2003
3.48
3.52
3.53
3.41
2.32
3.44
3.16
2004
3.61
3.53
3.59
3.49
2.21
3.42
3.20
2005
3.60
3.69
3.58
3.56
2.16
3.37
3.23
2006
3.69
3.68
3.64
3.64
2.07
3.50
3.26
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
I've
Mentoring UNI values all
experienced
opportunities
members
prejudice
39
Multiple Year Comparison (continued)
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
Library has journals Library homepage
I need
valuable
Librarians helpful
Library instruction
sessions helpful
Inter-library loan
service timely
2003
3.38
3.54
3.43
3.25
3.13
2004
3.36
3.55
3.53
3.28
3.13
2005
3.52
3.59
3.65
3.30
3.19
2006
3.54
3.69
3.62
3.37
3.12
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
Computers significant
part of courses
UNI computer network
assessible after 5 off
campus
Computer training has
met my needs
Exposed to computer
tools
2003
3.67
3.29
3.39
3.43
2004
3.79
3.26
3.47
3.46
2005
3.90
3.28
3.53
3.44
2006
3.85
3.36
3.46
3.60
40
Appendix A
41
Appendix A
1.1
I am encouraged by faculty and staff to participate in university-related
intellectual activities (e.g. guest speakers, symposia, conferences).
1
2
3
4
5
1.2
I have received high quality advising at UNI.
1
2
3
4
5
2.1
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
I feel a sense of belonging to the university community.
1
2
3
4
5
3.1
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
I have had a high quality mentoring relationship with a UNI faculty or staff
member.
1
2
3
4
5
2.2
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
I have collaborated with faculty or staff on academic or extracurricular activities.
1
2
3
4
5
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
42
3.2
My academic major includes information on multiple cultures and points of view.
1
2
3
4
5
4.1
UNI is effectively preparing me to be a contributing member of a multicultural /
multinational world.
1
2
3
4
5
4.2
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
I have experienced positive social interactions with students who have different
backgrounds or beliefs than my own.
1
2
3
4
5
5.2
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
UNI provides a welcoming and responsive environment for members of the UNI
community who have unique needs that may affect their opportunity for success.
1
2
3
4
5
5.1
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
UNI provides opportunities for mentoring and social interaction among students,
faculty, and staff.
1
2
3
4
5
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
43
6.1
UNI values all of its members regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, age, sexual
orientation, religious beliefs, physical disability, or socioeconomic status.
1
2
3
4
5
6.2
Do you have a computer for your personal use available during the school year?
1
2
3
4
5
7.1
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
Do you have a computer for your personal use available during the school year?
1
2
3
4
5
8.1
Yes, less than 1 year old
Yes, 1 to less than 3 years old
Yes, 3 to less than 5 years old
Yes, 5 or more years old
No
I have experienced a prejudicial remark or behavior on campus tied to my race,
ethnicity, sex, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, physical disability, or
socioeconomic status.
1
2
3
4
5
7.2
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
Yes, less than 1 year old
Yes, 1 to less than 3 years old
Yes, 3 to less than 5 years old
Yes, 5 or more years old
No
Faculty encourage the expression of diverse points of view in the classroom.
1
2
3
4
5
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
44
8.2
Do you have a computer for your personal use available during the school year?
1
2
3
4
5
9.1
UNI provides opportunities for participation in university governance activities.
1
2
3
4
5
9.2
Yes, less than 1 year old
Yes, 1 to less than 3 years old
Yes, 3 to less than 5 years old
Yes, 5 or more years old
No
The library usually has the scholarly journals (periodicals) and other materials I
need for my studies.
1
2
3
4
5
10.2
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
Do you have a computer for your personal use available during the school year?
1
2
3
4
5
10.1
Yes, less than 1 year old
Yes, 1 to less than 3 years old
Yes, 3 to less than 5 years old
Yes, 5 or more years old
No
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
The Rod Library home page is a valuable resource for finding information on the
Internet.
1
2
3
4
5
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
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11.1
When I ask a librarian for assistance, I usually get a useful response.
1
2
3
4
5
11.2
Rod Library instruction sessions (e.g. tours, classes, workshops) have been
helpful to me in my academic work.
1
2
3
4
5
12.1
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
Computers have been a significant part of my coursework at UNI.
1
2
3
4
5
13.1
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
Rod Library’s inter-library loan service usually permits me to obtain materials
from other libraries within two weeks of my placing a request.
1
2
3
4
5
12.2
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
The UNI computer network is generally accessible after 5 pm from off campus.
1
2
3
4
5
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
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13.2
Do you have a computer for your personal use available during the school year?
1
2
3
4
5
14.1
The training I have received at UNI on the use of computers has generally met
my educational needs.
1
2
3
4
5
14.2
Yes, less than 1 year old
Yes, 1 to less than 3 years old
Yes, 3 to less than 5 years old
Yes, 5 or more years old
No
I feel I have been exposed to the computer tools necessary for me to use and
learn about computing in my chosen profession or field following graduation.
1
2
3
4
5
15.2
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
Do you have a computer for your personal use available during the school year?
1
2
3
4
5
15.1
Yes, less than 1 year old
Yes, 1 to less than 3 years old
Yes, 3 to less than 5 years old
Yes, 5 or more years old
No
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral/No Opinion
Agree
Strongly agree
Do you have a computer for your personal use available during the school year?
1
2
3
4
5
Yes, less than 1 year old
Yes, 1 to less than 3 years old
Yes, 3 to less than 5 years old
Yes, 5 or more years old
No
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16.1
Will it hinder your ability to register or prepare to register if the Schedule of
Classes is only available electronically (on the web)?
1
2
16.2
Do you have a computer for your personal use available during the school year?
1
2
3
4
5
17.1
Half day
Full day
Before/after school
Evenings
No children
Do you use child care in order to attend UNI?
1
2
3
18.2
1 child
children
3+ children
No children
What type of child care do you need?
1
2
3
4
5
18.1
Yes, less than 1 year old
Yes, 1 to less than 3 years old
Yes, 3 to less than 5 years old
Yes, 5 or more years old
No
How many of your children need child care?
1
2
3
4
17.2
Yes
No
Yes
No
No children
Does your current child care meet your needs?
1
2
3
Yes
No
No children
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