2010 Graduate Student Survey
GRADUATE STUDENT FEEDBACK SURVEY
Summary Results
I.
Program: _Summary of all responding graduate students
II.
Number or respondents, 870 Total
III.
Students agreement with the following statements using the following scale: 5=strongly agree;
4=agree; 3=neutral; 2=disagree; 1=strongly disagree, n/a=not applicable.
Avg. results indicated in what would be n/a column on survey. Rounded average results shown by X in
table.
Scale
2 1
Academic Advising
1. Academic advising was available to help me plan my schedule
2. Academic advising has facilitated my ability to progress in my program.
3. Overall, I am satisfied with the Academic Advising I have received.
5
4
X
X
X
3
Orientation
4. My department or college provided an orientation for my graduate program.
5. The orientation program addressed issues that I found important.
6. The orientation program helped me get off to a good start in my graduate program.
7. Overall, I am satisfied with the orientation I received.
5
4
X
X
X
X
3
2 1 Avg
3.7
3.7
3.6
3.5
Research Integrity and Independent Learning
8. The graduate program curriculum included instruction that emphasized the
importance of research integrity/professional ethics.
9. The graduate program curriculum included research projects and/or papers requiring
individual effort and independent learning.
5
4
X
3
2 1 Avg
4.4
Thesis/Dissertation
10. My thesis/dissertation advisor encouraged my intellectual growth and curiosity.
X
5
11. My thesis/dissertation advisor provided regular, constructive feedback to me
regarding my progress.
12. I was encouraged to develop my writing skills and submit work for publication.
Graduate Administration
13. My interactions with the Department Graduate Coordinator/Chair were handled
promptly and accurately
14. My interactions with the College Director of Graduate Studies Office were handled
promptly and accurately.
15. My interactions with the USA Graduate School were handled promptly and
accurately.
5
Library
14. I found the electronic library full-text databases useful during my studies.
15. I found the library books, journals, or other library holdings useful during my studies.
16. I found the library reference and interlibrary loan services useful during my studies.
5
COMMENTS:
Avg
3.8
3.6
3.7
4.5
4
X
3
2 1 Avg
4.0
X
3.8
X
4.0
4
X
3
2 1 Avg
4.0
X
3.9
X
4.0
4
X
X
X
3
2 1
Avg
4.4
4.2
4.2