NPS Graduating Students Survey AY 2014 (December 2013 - September
2014)
Item Response Frequency Tables for all Resident Responses
Frequency Table
1) Instruction and research at NPS had the ultimate goal of
enhancing combat effectiveness of the US and Allied armed
forces.
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
214
256
35
22
3
530
40.4
48.3
6.6
4.2
.6
100.0
40.4
48.3
6.6
4.2
.6
100.0
40.4
88.7
95.3
99.4
100.0
2) The University administration is committed to supporting
teaching and research for the purpose of enhancing combat
effectiveness of the US and Allied armed forces.
1)
N/A or
don't
know
7%
Disagree
4%
Strongly
disagree
1%
Agree
48%
2)
Strongly
agree
40%
N/A or
don't
know
8%
Disagree
4%
Strongly
disagree
1%
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Missing
198
257
43
24
5
3
530
37.4
48.5
8.1
4.5
.9
.6
100.0
37.6
48.8
8.2
4.6
.9
37.6
86.3
94.5
99.1
100.0
Agree
49%
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Strongly
agree
38%
3) The unique defense-oriented environment made my
graduate education at NPS more relevant than it would have
been at a civilian university.
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
251
175
26
59
17
528
2
530
47.4
33.0
4.9
11.1
3.2
99.6
.4
100.0
47.5
33.1
4.9
11.2
3.2
100.0
47.5
80.7
85.6
96.8
100.0
4) My curriculum was related to national security or defense
needs.
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
258
208
14
38
10
528
2
530
48.7
39.2
2.6
7.2
1.9
99.6
.4
100.0
48.9
39.4
2.7
7.2
1.9
100.0
254
196
27
28
22
527
3
530
47.9
37.0
5.1
5.3
4.2
99.4
.6
100.0
48.2
37.2
5.1
5.3
4.2
100.0
48.2
85.4
90.5
95.8
100.0
Disagree
11%
N/A or
don't
know
5%
Strongly
disagree
3%
Strongly
agree
48%
Agree
33%
4)
48.9
88.3
90.9
98.1
100.0
5) My education at NPS is relevant to my future assignments
and responsibilities.
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
3)
N/A or
don't
know
3%
Disagree
7%
Strongly
disagree
2%
Strongly
agree
49%
Agree
39%
5)
N/A or
don't
know
5%
Agree
37%
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Disagree
6%
Strongly
disagree
4%
Strongly
agree
48%
6) Completing a thesis, group project or capstone project
was a valuable component of my NPS education.
6)
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
217
40.9
40.9
40.9
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
205
37
54
17
38.7
7.0
10.2
3.2
38.7
7.0
10.2
3.2
79.6
86.6
96.8
100.0
Total
530
100.0
100.0
7) My thesis or capstone research project at NPS made a
useful contribution to combat effectiveness or another
national security need.
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
144
232
83
55
14
528
2
530
27.2
43.8
15.7
10.4
2.6
99.6
.4
100.0
27.3
43.9
15.7
10.4
2.7
100.0
27.3
71.2
86.9
97.3
100.0
8) My coursework and research at NPS were
closely integrated.
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
151
284
15
62
16
528
2
530
28.5
53.6
2.8
11.7
3.0
99.6
.4
100.0
28.6
53.8
2.8
11.7
3.0
100.0
28.6
82.4
85.2
97.0
100.0
N/A or
don't
know
7%
Disagree
10%
Strongly
agree
41%
Agree
39%
7)
Strongly
disagree
3%
N/A or
don't
know
16%
Disagree
10%
Strongly
disagree
3%
Agree
44%
Strongly
agree
27%
8)
N/A or
don't
know
3%
Disagree
12%
Strongly
disagree
3%
Agree
54%
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Strongly
agree
28%
N/A or
don't
know
10%
9)
9) NPS is always working to improve
instruction and research.
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
161
267
52
35
13
528
2
530
30.4
50.4
9.8
6.6
2.5
99.6
.4
100.0
30.5
50.6
9.8
6.6
2.5
100.0
30.5
81.1
90.9
97.5
100.0
10) I understood the body of knowledge and skills I was
expected to master for my degree program.
Strongly
disagree
2%
Agree
51%
Strongly
agree
30%
10)
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
199
284
5
33
5
526
4
530
37.5
53.6
.9
6.2
.9
99.2
.8
100.0
37.8
54.0
1.0
6.3
1.0
100.0
37.8
91.8
92.8
99.0
100.0
11) My academic background was adequate preparation for
successful completion of my program.
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
237
238
7
33
13
528
2
530
44.7
44.9
1.3
6.2
2.5
99.6
.4
100.0
44.9
45.1
1.3
6.3
2.5
100.0
44.9
90.0
91.3
97.5
100.0
Disagree
7%
N/A or
don't
know
1%
Disagree
6%
Strongly
disagree
1%
Strongly
agree
38%
Agree
54%
11)
Agree
45%
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N/A or
don't
know
1%
Disagree
6%
Strongly
disagree
3%
Strongly
agree
45%
12) The tests that I took at NPS were fair and relevant.
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
180
313
13
19
3
528
2
530
34.0
59.1
2.5
3.6
.6
99.6
.4
100.0
34.1
59.3
2.5
3.6
.6
100.0
34.1
93.4
95.8
99.4
100.0
13) The grades I received at NPS accurately reflected the
level of my performance.
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
189
295
13
27
5
529
1
530
35.7
55.7
2.5
5.1
.9
99.8
.2
100.0
35.7
55.8
2.5
5.1
.9
100.0
35.7
91.5
94.0
99.1
100.0
14) Refresher courses at NPS were sufficient to prepare me
for subsequent course work.
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
105
157
214
36
17
529
1
530
19.8
29.6
40.4
6.8
3.2
99.8
.2
100.0
19.8
29.7
40.5
6.8
3.2
100.0
N/A or
don't
know
2%
12)
Disagree
4%
Strongly
disagree
1%
Strongly
agree
34%
Agree
59%
N/A or
don't
know
2%
13)
Disagree
5%
Strongly
disagree
1%
Strongly
agree
36%
Agree
56%
14)
N/A or
don't
know
40%
19.8
49.5
90.0
96.8
100.0
Disagree
7%
Strongly
disagree
3%
Agree
30%
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Strongly
agree
20%
15) NPS provided opportunities for learning outside the
regular curricular program.
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
126
269
37
84
12
528
2
530
23.8
50.8
7.0
15.8
2.3
99.6
.4
100.0
23.9
50.9
7.0
15.9
2.3
100.0
23.9
74.8
81.8
97.7
100.0
16) My NPS program provided me with sufficient electives
to pursue my special military career interests.
Valid
Cumulative
Percent
Frequency Percent Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
103
212
41
119
52
527
3
530
19.4
40.0
7.7
22.5
9.8
99.4
.6
100.0
19.5
40.2
7.8
22.6
9.9
100.0
19.5
59.8
67.6
90.1
100.0
17a) Diversity in service, culture, ethnicity, and gender
enriched my NPS education. [Service]
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
275
215
25
13
51.9
40.6
4.7
2.5
51.9
40.6
4.7
2.5
51.9
92.5
97.2
99.6
Strongly disagree
Total
2
530
.4
100.0
.4
100.0
100.0
N/A or
don't
know
7%
15)
Disagree
16%
Strongly
disagree
2%
Agree
51%
Strongly
agree
24%
16)
N/A or
don't
know
8%
Disagree
23%
Strongly
disagree
10%
Agree
40%
17a)
Agree
41%
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Strongly
agree
19%
N/A or
don't
know
5%
Disagree Strongly
2%
disagree
0%
Strongly
agree
52%
17b) Diversity in service, culture, ethnicity, and gender
enriched my NPS education. [Culture]
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
203
251
41
27
7
529
1
530
38.3
47.4
7.7
5.1
1.3
99.8
.2
100.0
38.4
47.4
7.8
5.1
1.3
100.0
38.4
85.8
93.6
98.7
100.0
17c) Diversity in service, culture, ethnicity, and gender
enriched my NPS education. [Ethnicity]
Valid
Cumulative
Percent
Frequency Percent Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
174
227
66
46
16
529
1
530
32.8
42.8
12.5
8.7
3.0
99.8
.2
100.0
32.9
42.9
12.5
8.7
3.0
100.0
32.9
75.8
88.3
97.0
100.0
17d) Diversity in service, culture, ethnicity, and gender
enriched my NPS education. [Gender]
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
138
218
82
69
22
529
1
530
26.0
41.1
15.5
13.0
4.2
99.8
.2
100.0
26.1
41.2
15.5
13.0
4.2
100.0
26.1
67.3
82.8
95.8
100.0
17b)
N/A or
don't
know
8%
Disagree
5%
Strongly
agree
38%
Agree
48%
17c)
N/A or
don't
know
12%
Agree
43%
17d)
Strongly
disagree
1%
Disagree
9%
Strongly
disagree
3%
Strongly
agree
33%
N/A or
don't
know
16%
Disagree
13%
Strongly
disagree
4%
Agree
41%
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Strongly
agree
26%
18) NPS represented itself accurately in promotional
materials and representations about the school.
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
165
283
58
14
7
527
3
530
31.1
53.4
10.9
2.6
1.3
99.4
.6
100.0
31.3
53.7
11.0
2.7
1.3
100.0
85
206
73
123
40
527
3
530
16.0
38.9
13.8
23.2
7.5
99.4
.6
100.0
16.1
39.1
13.9
23.3
7.6
100.0
Strongly
agree
31%
16.1
55.2
69.1
92.4
100.0
19)
52.3
42.1
.4
4.0
.9
99.6
.4
100.0
N/A or
don't
know
14%
Disagree
23%
Strongly
disagree
8%
Agree
39%
Strongly
agree
16%
20)
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
277
223
2
21
5
528
2
530
Disagree
3%
Strongly
disagree
1%
Agree
54%
20) NPS faculty in my program were dedicated to teaching.
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
N/A or
don't
know
11%
31.3
85.0
96.0
98.7
100.0
19) I was aware that NPS had an appeals process for
student academic complaints.
Valid
Cumulative
Percent
Frequency Percent Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
18)
52.5
42.2
.4
4.0
.9
100.0
52.5
94.7
95.1
99.1
100.0
Agree
42%
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N/A or
don't
know
0%
Disagree
4%
Strongly
disagree
1%
Strongly
agree
53%
21) NPS faculty members involved me in active and
participative learning experiences.
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
232
276
5
14
3
43.8
52.1
.9
2.6
.6
43.8
52.1
.9
2.6
.6
Total
530
100.0
100.0
43.8
95.8
96.8
99.4
100.0
22) NPS faculty in my program were dedicated to my
success as a student.
Valid
Cumulative
Percent
Frequency Percent Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
279
225
3
18
2
527
3
530
52.6
42.5
.6
3.4
.4
99.4
.6
100.0
52.9
42.7
.6
3.4
.4
100.0
52.9
95.6
96.2
99.6
100.0
23) NPS faculty in my program were generally available to
provide additional assistance outside the classroom when I
needed it.
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Total
Missing
281
224
5
19
529
1
530
53.0
42.3
.9
3.6
99.8
.2
100.0
53.1
42.3
.9
3.6
100.0
53.1
95.5
96.4
100.0
21)
N/A or Disagree
don't
3%
know
1%
Strongly
disagree
0%
Strongly
agree
44%
Agree
52%
22)
N/A or
don't
know
1%
Disagree
3%
Strongly
disagree
0%
Agree
43%
23)
Agree
42%
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Strongly
agree
53%
N/A or
don't
know
1%
Disagree
4%
Strongly
agree
53%
24) NPS faculty in my program utilized student feedback to
improve the educational program.
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
165
224
85
40
13
527
3
530
31.1
42.3
16.0
7.5
2.5
99.4
.6
100.0
31.3
42.5
16.1
7.6
2.5
100.0
31.3
73.8
89.9
97.5
100.0
25) My faculty appeared to be well qualified for the defenserelated teaching and research done in my curriculum or
program.
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
252
244
9
19
5
529
1
530
47.5
46.0
1.7
3.6
.9
99.8
.2
100.0
47.6
46.1
1.7
3.6
.9
100.0
47.6
93.8
95.5
99.1
100.0
26) I received the faculty advice and guidance that I needed
to successfully complete my thesis, group project or
capstone research project.
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
284
195
23
23
5
530
53.6
36.8
4.3
4.3
.9
100.0
53.6
36.8
4.3
4.3
.9
100.0
24)
53.6
90.4
94.7
99.1
100.0
N/A or
don't
know
16%
Disagree
8%
Strongly
disagree
2%
Strongly
agree
31%
Agree
43%
25)
N/A or Disagree
don't
3%
know
2%
Strongly
disagree
1%
Strongly
agree
48%
Agree
46%
26)
Agree
37%
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N/A or
don't
know
4%
Disagree
4%
Strongly
disagree
1%
Strongly
agree
54%
27) NPS personnel facilitated my transition to student life.
N/A or
don't
know
9%
27)
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
124
288
44
58
7
521
9
530
23.4
54.3
8.3
10.9
1.3
98.3
1.7
100.0
23.8
55.3
8.4
11.1
1.3
100.0
23.8
79.1
87.5
98.7
100.0
166
273
72
17
1
529
1
530
31.3
51.5
13.6
3.2
.2
99.8
.2
100.0
31.4
51.6
13.6
3.2
.2
100.0
31.4
83.0
96.6
99.8
100.0
28b) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to
meet my educational goals. [Scheduling]
Valid
Cumulative
Percent
Frequency Percent Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
176
267
44
29
13
529
1
530
33.2
50.4
8.3
5.5
2.5
99.8
.2
100.0
33.3
50.5
8.3
5.5
2.5
100.0
Strongly
disagree
1%
Agree
55%
Strongly
agree
24%
28a) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to
meet my educational goals. [Registrar]
Valid
Cumulative
Percent
Frequency Percent Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
Disagree
11%
33.3
83.7
92.1
97.5
100.0
28a)
N/A or
don't
know
14%
Disagree
3%
Strongly
disagree
0%
Agree
52%
28b)
Strongly
agree
31%
N/A or
don't
know
8%
Disagree
6%
Strongly
disagree
2%
Agree
51%
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Strongly
agree
33%
28c) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to
meet my educational goals. [Student Services]
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
174
299
33
18
5
529
1
530
32.8
56.4
6.2
3.4
.9
99.8
.2
100.0
32.9
56.5
6.2
3.4
.9
100.0
32.9
89.4
95.7
99.1
100.0
28d) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to
meet my educational goals. [Program Officer]
28c)
Agree
57%
214
236
32
25
20
527
3
530
40.4
44.5
6.0
4.7
3.8
99.4
.6
100.0
40.6
44.8
6.1
4.7
3.8
100.0
40.6
85.4
91.5
96.2
100.0
28e) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to
meet my educational goals. [Program Office Staff]
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
186
241
78
13
6
524
6
530
35.1
45.5
14.7
2.5
1.1
98.9
1.1
100.0
35.5
46.0
14.9
2.5
1.1
100.0
35.5
81.5
96.4
98.9
100.0
Disagree
3%
Strongly
disagree
1%
Strongly
agree
33%
28d)
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
N/A or
don't
know
6%
N/A or
don't
know
6%
Agree
46%
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Strongly
disagree
4%
Strongly
agree
40%
Agree
45%
28e)
Disagree
5%
N/A or
don't
know
15%
Disagree
2%
Strongly
disagree
1%
Strongly
agree
36%
28f) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to
meet my educational goals. [Thesis Processing]
28f)
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
209
233
66
12
10
530
39.4
44.0
12.5
2.3
1.9
100.0
39.4
44.0
12.5
2.3
1.9
100.0
39.4
83.4
95.8
98.1
100.0
28g) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to
meet my educational goals. [Lab Techs]
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Total
Missing
160
160
200
7
1
528
2
530
30.2
30.2
37.7
1.3
.2
99.6
.4
100.0
30.3
30.3
37.9
1.3
.2
100.0
N/A or
don't
know
13%
N/A or
don't
know
38%
30.3
60.6
98.5
99.8
100.0
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Not Very Important
233
183
52
7
3
44.0
34.5
9.8
1.3
.6
44.3
34.8
9.9
1.3
.6
44.3
79.1
89.0
90.3
90.9
Did Not Use
Total
Missing
48
526
4
530
9.1
99.2
.8
100.0
9.1
100.0
100.0
Disagree
2%
Strongly
disagree
0%
Strongly
agree
30%
Agree
30%
29a) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library
services: [Library staff assistance]
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly
disagree
2%
Strongly
agree
39%
Agree
44%
28g)
Disagree
2%
29a)
Neutral
10%
Not
Important
1%
Not Very
Important
1%
Did Not
Use
9%
Important
35%
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Very
Important
44%
29b) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library
services: [Content (collections of online, print, and media
resources)]
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Not Very Important
322
134
42
4
2
60.8
25.3
7.9
.8
.4
61.0
25.4
8.0
.8
.4
61.0
86.4
94.3
95.1
95.5
Did Not Use
Total
Missing
24
528
2
530
4.5
99.6
.4
100.0
4.5
100.0
100.0
336
124
34
4
28
526
4
530
63.4
23.4
6.4
.8
5.3
99.2
.8
100.0
63.9
23.6
6.5
.8
5.3
100.0
Neutral
8%
Not
Important
1%
Not Very
Important
0%
Important
25%
Did Not
Use
5%
Very
Important
61%
29c) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library
services: [Research and discovery tools (library catalogs,
article databases)]
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Did Not Use
Total
Missing
29b)
63.9
87.5
93.9
94.7
100.0
29d) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library
services: [Delivery services (interlibrary loan, article
delivery)]
29c)
Neutral
6%
245
113
68
8
2
46.2
21.3
12.8
1.5
.4
46.3
21.4
12.9
1.5
.4
46.3
67.7
80.5
82.0
82.4
Did Not Use
Total
Missing
93
529
1
530
17.5
99.8
.2
100.0
17.6
100.0
100.0
Did Not
Use
5%
Important
24%
Very
Important
64%
29d)
Neutral
13%
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Not Very Important
Not
Important
1%
Important
21%
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Not
Important
2%
Not Very
Important
0%
Did Not
Use
18%
Very
Important
46%
29e) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library
services: [Library workshops, classes, online tutorials, etc.]
Neutral
23%
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Not Very Important
138
171
120
17
7
26.0
32.3
22.6
3.2
1.3
26.1
32.4
22.7
3.2
1.3
26.1
58.5
81.3
84.5
85.8
Did Not Use
Total
Missing
75
528
2
530
14.2
99.6
.4
100.0
14.2
100.0
100.0
29f) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library
services: [Remote access to services and collections]
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Not Very Important
327
125
32
4
2
61.7
23.6
6.0
.8
.4
61.8
23.6
6.0
.8
.4
61.8
85.4
91.5
92.2
92.6
Did Not Use
Total
Missing
39
529
1
530
7.4
99.8
.2
100.0
7.4
100.0
100.0
29g) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library
services: [NPS Library web site]
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Did Not Use
Total
Missing
304
155
42
4
23
528
2
530
57.4
29.2
7.9
.8
4.3
99.6
.4
100.0
57.6
29.4
8.0
.8
4.4
100.0
57.6
86.9
94.9
95.6
100.0
Not
Important
3%
29e)
Not Very
Important
1%
Did Not
Use
14%
Important
33%
29f)
Important
24%
Very
Important
26%
Not
Not Very
Neutral Important Important
1%
6%
0%
Did Not
Use
7%
Very
Important
62%
29g)
Neutral
8%
Not
Important
1%
Did Not
Use
4%
Important
29%
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Very
Important
58%
29h) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library
services: [Physical spaces/facilities]
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Not Very Important
312
153
40
6
1
58.9
28.9
7.5
1.1
.2
59.1
29.0
7.6
1.1
.2
59.1
88.1
95.6
96.8
97.0
Did Not Use
Total
Missing
16
528
2
530
3.0
99.6
.4
100.0
3.0
100.0
100.0
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
307
135
27
1
57
527
3
530
57.9
25.5
5.1
.2
10.8
99.4
.6
100.0
58.3
25.6
5.1
.2
10.8
100.0
58.3
83.9
89.0
89.2
100.0
283
177
35
4
29
528
2
530
53.4
33.4
6.6
.8
5.5
99.6
.4
100.0
53.6
33.5
6.6
.8
5.5
100.0
Not
Important
1%
Not Very
Important
0%
Did Not
Use
3%
Important
29%
Very
Important
59%
Neutral
5%
Not
Satisfied
0%
Did Not
Use
11%
Satisfied
26%
Very
Satisfied
58%
30b) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library
services: [Content (collections of online, print, and media
resources)]
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Not Satisfied
Did Not Use
Total
Missing
Neutral
8%
30a)
30a) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library
services: [Library staff assistance]
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Not Satisfied
Did Not Use
Total
Missing
29h)
53.6
87.1
93.8
94.5
100.0
30b)
Neutral
7%
Not
Satisfied
1% Did Not
Use
5%
Satisfied
33%
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Very
Satisfied
54%
30c) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library
services: [Research and discovery tools (library catalogs,
article databases)]
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Not Satisfied
Not Very Satisfied
Did Not Use
Total
Missing
294
168
28
2
1
36
529
1
530
55.5
31.7
5.3
.4
.2
6.8
99.8
.2
100.0
55.6
31.8
5.3
.4
.2
6.8
100.0
47.5
21.9
7.5
.8
.2
21.9
99.8
.2
100.0
47.6
21.9
7.6
.8
.2
21.9
100.0
37.5
28.3
14.2
.4
.6
19.1
100.0
37.5
28.3
14.2
.4
.6
19.1
100.0
Satisfied
32%
Neutral
7%
47.6
69.6
77.1
77.9
78.1
100.0
Not
Satisfied
1%
Not Very
Satisfied
0%
Did Not
Use
22%
Satisfied
22%
Very
Satisfied
48%
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
199
150
75
2
3
101
530
Not Very
Satisfied
0%
Did Not
Use
7%
30d)
30e) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library
services: [Library workshops, classes, online tutorials, etc.]
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Not Satisfied
Not Very Satisfied
Did Not Use
Total
Not
Satisfied
0%
Very
Satisfied
56%
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
252
116
40
4
1
116
529
1
530
Neutral
5%
55.6
87.3
92.6
93.0
93.2
100.0
30d) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library
services: [Delivery services (interlibrary loan, article
delivery)]
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Not Satisfied
Not Very Satisfied
Did Not Use
Total
Missing
30c)
37.5
65.8
80.0
80.4
80.9
100.0
30e)
Neutral
14%
Satisfied
28%
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Not
Satisfied
0%
Not Very
Satisfied
1%
Did Not
Use
19%
Very
Satisfied
38%
30f)
30f) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library
services: [Remote access to services and collections]
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Not Satisfied
Not Very Satisfied
Did Not Use
Total
Missing
287
157
31
4
2
46
527
3
530
54.2
29.6
5.8
.8
.4
8.7
99.4
.6
100.0
54.5
29.8
5.9
.8
.4
8.7
100.0
54.5
84.3
90.1
90.9
91.3
100.0
273
189
38
5
23
528
2
530
51.5
35.7
7.2
.9
4.3
99.6
.4
100.0
51.7
35.8
7.2
.9
4.4
100.0
51.7
87.5
94.7
95.6
100.0
30h) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library
services: [Physical spaces/facilities]
Valid
Cumulative
Percent
Frequency Percent Percent
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Not Satisfied
Not Very Satisfied
Did Not Use
Total
Missing
250
187
47
19
4
20
527
3
530
47.2
35.3
8.9
3.6
.8
3.8
99.4
.6
100.0
47.4
35.5
8.9
3.6
.8
3.8
100.0
Not Very
Satisfied
0%
Did Not
Use
9%
Satisfied
30%
Very
Satisfied
54%
30g) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library
services: [NPS Library web site]
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Not Satisfied
Did Not Use
Total
Missing
Not
Satisfied
Neutral 1%
6%
47.4
82.9
91.8
95.4
96.2
100.0
30g)
Neutral
7%
Not
Satisfied
1% Did Not
Use
4%
Satisfied
36%
Very
Satisfied
52%
30h)
Neutral
9%
Not
Satisfied
4%
Not Very
Satisfied
1%
Did Not
Use
4%
Satisfied
35%
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Very
Satisfied
47%
31) NPS computer services met all my course work and
research needs
31)
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly Agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Missing
198
277
6
38
7
526
4
530
37.4
52.3
1.1
7.2
1.3
99.2
.8
100.0
37.6
52.7
1.1
7.2
1.3
100.0
37.6
90.3
91.4
98.7
100.0
32) I would recommend NPS to other military officers or
defense civilians for their graduate education.
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly Agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Missing
316
169
11
22
11
529
1
530
59.6
31.9
2.1
4.2
2.1
99.8
.2
100.0
59.7
31.9
2.1
4.2
2.1
100.0
59.7
91.7
93.8
97.9
100.0
32)
14.3
38.7
3.0
30.4
12.8
99.2
.8
100.0
14.4
39.0
3.0
30.6
12.9
100.0
Strongly
Disagree
1%
Strongly
Agree
38%
Agree
53%
N/A or
don't
know
2%
Disagree
4%
Strongly
Disagree
2%
Agree
32%
33)
Valid
Cumulative
Percent
Frequency Percent Percent
76
205
16
161
68
526
4
530
Disagree
7%
Strongly
Agree
60%
33) Commuting and parking were not a problem at NPS.
Strongly Agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Missing
N/A or
don't
know
1%
14.4
53.4
56.5
87.1
100.0
Strongly
Disagree
13%
Strongly
Agree
14%
Disagree
31%
N/A or
don't
know
3%
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Agree
39%
34a) The CLASSROOM and other NONLABORATORY
facilities for my program had the following characteristics:
[Accessible]
34a)
N/A or
don't
know
1%
Disagree
2%
Strongly
Disagree
0%
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly Agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Missing
279
230
6
8
1
524
6
530
52.6
43.4
1.1
1.5
.2
98.9
1.1
100.0
53.2
43.9
1.1
1.5
.2
100.0
53.2
97.1
98.3
99.8
100.0
34b). The CLASSROOM and other NONLABORATORY
facilities for my program had the following characteristics:
[Adequate in number]
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly Agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Missing
252
234
8
27
4
525
5
530
47.5
44.2
1.5
5.1
.8
99.1
.9
100.0
48.0
44.6
1.5
5.1
.8
100.0
48.0
92.6
94.1
99.2
100.0
34c). The CLASSROOM and other NONLABORATORY
facilities for my program had the following characteristics:
[Good Working Condition]
Agree
44%
Strongly
Agree
53%
34b)
N/A or
don't
know
1%
Disagree
5%
Strongly
Disagree
1%
Agree
45%
34c)
Strongly
Agree
48%
N/A or
don't
know
1%
Disagree
8%
Strongly
Disagree
2%
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly Agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Missing
196
271
6
44
8
525
5
530
37.0
51.1
1.1
8.3
1.5
99.1
.9
100.0
37.3
51.6
1.1
8.4
1.5
100.0
37.3
89.0
90.1
98.5
100.0
Agree
52%
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Strongly
Agree
37%
34d) The CLASSROOM and other NONLABORATORY
facilities for my program had the following characteristics:
[Equipped w/ Current Technologies]
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly Agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Missing
181
271
7
55
9
523
7
530
34.2
51.1
1.3
10.4
1.7
98.7
1.3
100.0
34.6
51.8
1.3
10.5
1.7
100.0
34.6
86.4
87.8
98.3
100.0
34e) The CLASSROOM and other NONLABORATORY
facilities for my program had the following characteristics:
[Well Maintained]
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly Agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Missing
184
264
7
57
13
525
5
530
34.7
49.8
1.3
10.8
2.5
99.1
.9
100.0
35.0
50.3
1.3
10.9
2.5
100.0
35.0
85.3
86.7
97.5
100.0
34f) The CLASSROOM and other NONLABORATORY
facilities for my program had the following characteristics:
[Responsive to Course & Research Needs]
N/A or
don't
know
1%
34d)
Disagree
10%
Strongly
Disagree
2%
Agree
52%
34e)
Strongly
Agree
35%
N/A or
don't
know
1%
Disagree
11%
Strongly
Disagree
3%
Agree
50%
34f)
Strongly
Agree
35%
N/A or
don't
know
3%
Disagree
5%
Strongly
Disagree
1%
Valid
Cumulative
Percent
Frequency Percent Percent
Strongly Agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Missing
187
287
19
27
5
525
5
530
35.3
54.2
3.6
5.1
.9
99.1
.9
100.0
35.6
54.7
3.6
5.1
1.0
100.0
35.6
90.3
93.9
99.0
100.0
Strongly
Agree
36%
Agree
55%
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35) The overall quality, appearance and currency of the
NONLABORATORY facilities in my program left me with a
favorable, positive impression.
35)
N/A or
don't
know
2%
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly Agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Missing
153
316
10
39
7
525
5
530
28.9
59.6
1.9
7.4
1.3
99.1
.9
100.0
29.1
60.2
1.9
7.4
1.3
100.0
29.1
89.3
91.2
98.7
100.0
36a) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the
following characteristics: [Lab: Accessible]
161
185
164
12
1
523
7
530
30.4
34.9
30.9
2.3
.2
98.7
1.3
100.0
30.8
35.4
31.4
2.3
.2
100.0
30.8
66.2
97.5
99.8
100.0
36b) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the
following characteristics: [Lab: Good Working Condition]
Agree
60%
36a)
131
190
163
33
7
524
6
530
24.7
35.8
30.8
6.2
1.3
98.9
1.1
100.0
25.0
36.3
31.1
6.3
1.3
100.0
N/A or
don't
know
31%
Disagree
2%
Strongly
Disagree
0%
Agree
36%
36b)
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly Agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Missing
Strongly
Disagree
1%
Strongly
Agree
29%
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly Agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Missing
Disagree
8%
Strongly
Agree
31%
N/A or
don't
know
31%
Disagree
6%
Strongly
Disagree
2%
25.0
61.3
92.4
98.7
100.0
Strongly
Agree
25%
Agree
36%
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36c) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the
following characteristics: [Lab: Equipped w/ Current
Technologies]
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly Agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Missing
116
186
166
46
8
522
8
530
21.9
35.1
31.3
8.7
1.5
98.5
1.5
100.0
22.2
35.6
31.8
8.8
1.5
100.0
97
146
239
33
9
524
6
530
18.3
27.5
45.1
6.2
1.7
98.9
1.1
100.0
18.5
27.9
45.6
6.3
1.7
100.0
Disagree
9%
Strongly
Disagree
1%
36d)
23.2
36.0
30.8
5.7
2.8
98.5
1.5
100.0
23.6
36.6
31.2
5.7
2.9
100.0
N/A or
don't
know
46%
18.5
46.4
92.0
98.3
100.0
Disagree
6%
Strongly
Disagree
2%
Strongly
Agree
18%
Agree
28%
36e)
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
123
191
163
30
15
522
8
530
Strongly
Agree
22%
Agree
36%
36e) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the
following characteristics: [Lab: Well Maintained]
Strongly Agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Missing
N/A or
don't
know
32%
22.2
57.9
89.7
98.5
100.0
36d) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the
following characteristics: [Lab: Focused on Combat
Capabilities]
Valid
Cumulative
Percent
Frequency Percent Percent
Strongly Agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Missing
36c)
N/A or
don't
know
31%
Disagree
6%
23.6
60.2
91.4
97.1
100.0
Strongly
Disagree
3%
Agree
37%
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Strongly
Agree
23%
36f) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the
following characteristics: [Lab: Responsive to Course
& Research Needs]
36f)
N/A or
don't
know
33%
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly Agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Missing
130
189
175
21
8
523
7
530
24.5
35.7
33.0
4.0
1.5
98.7
1.3
100.0
24.9
36.1
33.5
4.0
1.5
100.0
24.9
61.0
94.5
98.5
100.0
37) The overall quality, appearance and currency of the
LABORATORIES in my program left me with a favorable,
positive impression.
Disagree
4%
Strongly
Disagree
2%
Agree
36%
37)
Strongly
Agree
25%
N/A or
don't
know
31%
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly Agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Missing
106
220
159
31
3
519
11
530
20.0
41.5
30.0
5.8
.6
97.9
2.1
100.0
20.4
42.4
30.6
6.0
.6
100.0
20.4
62.8
93.4
99.4
100.0
38) Adequate health services were available for my family
and me while at NPS.
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly Agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Missing
115
284
44
55
25
523
7
530
21.7
53.6
8.3
10.4
4.7
98.7
1.3
100.0
22.0
54.3
8.4
10.5
4.8
100.0
22.0
76.3
84.7
95.2
100.0
Disagree
6%
Strongly
Disagree
1%
Strongly
Agree
20%
Agree
42%
38)
N/A or
don't
know
8%
Disagree
11%
Strongly
Disagree
5%
Agree
54%
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Strongly
Agree
22%
39) My education in GSEAS provided me advanced
technical and scientific knowledge so that I am confident
that I understand the capabilities and limitations of
current/future technologies in battle space environments.
39)
N/A or
don't
know
5%
Disagree
7%
Strongly
Disagree
1%
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly Agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Missing
56
76
7
10
1
150
380
530
10.6
14.3
1.3
1.9
.2
28.3
71.7
100.0
37.3
50.7
4.7
6.7
.7
100.0
37.3
88.0
92.7
99.3
100.0
40) My education in GSEAS provided me advanced
technical and scientific knowledge so that I am confident
that I am able to apply emerging and advanced technologies
to enhanced joint warfighting capabilities.
Agree
50%
Strongly
Agree
37%
40)
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly Agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Missing
55
73
9
9
1
147
383
530
10.4
13.8
1.7
1.7
.2
27.7
72.3
100.0
37.4
49.7
6.1
6.1
.7
100.0
37.4
87.1
93.2
99.3
100.0
Agree
50%
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N/A or
don't
know
6%
Disagree
6%
Strongly
Disagree
1%
Strongly
Agree
37%
41) My education in GSEAS provided me advanced
technical and scientific knowledge so that I am confident
that I will be able to anticipate, respond and lead in future
complex, rapidly changing technological environments.
41
N/A or
don't
know
3%
Disagree
5%
Strongly
Disagree
1%
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly Agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Missing
54
81
4
8
1
148
382
530
10.2
15.3
.8
1.5
.2
27.9
72.1
100.0
36.5
54.7
2.7
5.4
.7
100.0
36.5
91.2
93.9
99.3
100.0
42) My education in GSEAS provided me advanced
technical and scientific knowledge so that I am confident
that I will be able to represent the technical needs and
interests of my service both within my service, as well as to
other services, constituencies and communities (including
OSD, Joint Staff and industry).
Valid
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Percent
Percent
Strongly Agree
Agree
N/A or don't know
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Missing
54
81
7
6
1
149
381
530
10.2
15.3
1.3
1.1
.2
28.1
71.9
100.0
36.2
54.4
4.7
4.0
.7
100.0
36.2
90.6
95.3
99.3
100.0
Agree
55%
Strongly
Agree
36%
42)
N/A or
don't
know
5%
Disagree
4%
Strongly
Disagree
1%
Agree
54%
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Strongly
Agree
36%