NPS Graduating Students Survey AY 2013 Item Response Frequency Tables for all Resident Responses 1.) Instruction and research at NPS had the ultimate goal of enhancing combat effectiveness of the US and Allied armed forces. Frequency Agree Disagree n/a or don't know Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 6% Disagree 5% Agree 42% 295 34 41 326 2 Percent 42.0 4.9 5.9 47.0 .3 698 100.0 Strongly disagree 0% Strongly agree 47% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 42.0 42.3 4.9 47.2 5.9 53.1 47.0 75.8 .3 100.0 100.0 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. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 41.3 41.6 289 Percent 41.3 Disagree 39 5.6 5.6 47.2 n/a or don't know 59 8.4 8.4 55.7 305 43.8 43.8 78.5 5 .7 .7 100.0 697 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 8% Disagree 6% Strongly disagree 1% Strongly agree 44% Agree 41% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 3.) The unique defense oriented environment made my graduate education at NPS more relevant than it would have been at a civilian university. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 31.5 31.5 220 Percent 31.5 Disagree 60 8.6 8.6 40.1 n/a or don't know 33 4.7 4.7 44.8 380 54.4 54.4 71.0 6 .8 .8 100.0 699 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total Disagree 9% n/a or don't know 5% Agree 31% Strongly disagree 1% Strongly agree 54% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 4.) My curriculum was related to national security or defense needs. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 38.5 38.6 268 Percent 38.5 Disagree 29 4.2 4.2 42.8 n/a or don't know 17 2.4 2.4 45.2 375 53.8 53.8 73.4 8 1.1 1.1 100.0 697 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total Disagree 4% Strongly disagree 1% n/a or don't know 2% Agree 39% Strongly agree 54% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 5.) My education at NPS is relevant to my future assignments and responsibilities. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 33.5 33.6 234 Percent 33.5 Disagree 41 5.9 5.9 39.5 n/a or don't know 21 3.0 3.0 42.5 393 56.3 56.3 69.7 9 1.3 1.3 100.0 698 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 3% Disagree 6% Agree 34% Strongly disagree 1% Strongly agree 56% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 6.) Completing a thesis group project or capstone project was a valuable component of my NPS education. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 34.6 34.9 241 Percent 34.6 Disagree 59 8.5 8.5 43.3 n/a or don't know 37 5.3 5.3 48.6 340 48.9 48.9 71.8 19 2.7 2.7 100.0 696 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total Disagree 8% n/a or don't know 5% Strongly disagree 3% Strongly agree 49% Agree 35% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 7.) My thesis or capstone research project at NPS made a useful contribution to combat effectiveness or another national security need. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 39.6 39.6 277 Percent 39.6 Disagree 80 11.4 11.4 51.1 n/a or don't know 82 11.7 11.7 62.8 Strongly agree 116 16.6 16.6 79.4 Strongly Agree 130 18.6 18.6 98.0 14 2.0 2.0 100.0 699 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly disagree Total Strongly disagree 2% n/a or don't know 12% Disagree 11% Strongly agree 35% Agree 40% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 8.) My coursework and research at NPS were closely integrated. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 46.1 46.2 322 Percent 46.1 Disagree 93 13.3 13.3 59.5 n/a or don't know 20 2.9 2.9 62.4 257 36.8 36.8 80.0 6 .9 .9 100.0 698 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 3% Strongly disagree 1% Disagree 13% Strongly agree 37% Agree 46% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 9.) NPS is always working to improve instruction and research. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 48.9 49.1 341 Percent 48.9 Disagree 45 6.5 6.5 55.5 n/a or don't know 50 7.2 7.2 62.7 252 36.2 36.2 81.4 9 1.3 1.3 100.0 697 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total Disagree n/a or don't 7% know 7% Strongly disagree 1% Strongly agree 36% Agree 49% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 10.) I understood the body of knowledge and skills I was expected to master for my degree program. Frequency Agree Disagree n/a or don't know Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 1% 356 Percent 51.1 23 3.3 3.3 54.5 7 1.0 1.0 55.5 304 43.6 43.6 76.8 7 1.0 1.0 100.0 697 100.0 100.0 Disagree 3% Agree 51% Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 51.1 51.2 Strongly disagree 1% Strongly agree 44% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 11.) My academic background was adequate preparation for successful completion of my program. Frequency Agree Disagree n/a or don't know Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 1% 315 Percent 45.2 48 6.9 6.9 52.2 4 .6 .6 52.8 317 45.5 45.5 73.8 13 1.9 1.9 100.0 697 100.0 100.0 Disagree 7% Agree 45% Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 45.2 45.4 Strongly disagree 2% Strongly agree 45% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 12.) The tests that I took at NPS were fair and relevant. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 53.5 53.6 373 Percent 53.5 Disagree 22 3.1 3.1 56.8 n/a or don't know 26 3.7 3.7 60.5 274 39.3 39.3 80.1 2 .3 .3 100.0 697 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total Disagree n/a or 3% don't know 4% Strongly disagree 0% Strongly agree 39% Agree 54% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 13.) The grades I received at NPS accurately reflected the level of my performance. Frequency Agree Disagree n/a or don't know Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 1% Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 55.2 55.2 385 Percent 55.2 38 5.4 5.4 60.7 8 1.1 1.1 61.8 262 37.5 37.5 79.4 5 .7 .7 100.0 698 100.0 100.0 Disagree 5% Strongly disagree 1% Strongly agree 38% Agree 55% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 14.) Refresher courses at NPS were sufficient to prepare me for subsequent course work. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 25.6 25.8 179 Percent 25.6 35 5.0 5.0 30.8 n/a or don't know 336 48.1 48.1 78.8 Strongly agree 133 19.1 19.1 85.0 15 2.1 2.1 100.0 698 100.0 100.0 Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Total Disagree 5% Strongly disagree 2% Strongly agree 19% n/a or don't know 48% Agree 26% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 15.) NPS provided opportunities for learning outside the regular curricular program. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 48.3 48.6 336 Percent 48.3 Disagree 84 12.1 12.1 60.7 n/a or don't know 43 6.2 6.2 66.8 208 29.9 29.9 81.4 24 3.5 3.5 100.0 695 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total Strongly disagree 4% n/a or don't know 6% Disagree 12% Strongly agree 30% Agree 48% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 16.) My NPS program provided me with sufficient electives to pursue my special military career interests. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 36.7 37.1 Agree 255 Percent 36.7 Disagree 148 21.3 21.3 58.2 94 13.5 13.5 71.7 143 20.6 20.6 81.4 55 7.9 7.9 100.0 695 100.0 100.0 n/a or don't know Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total Strongly disagree 8% Disagree 21% Strongly agree 21% Agree 37% n/a or don't know 13% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 17A.) Diversity in service culture ethnicity and gender enriched my NPS education - Service Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 39.6 39.9 277 Percent 39.6 Disagree 18 2.6 2.6 42.5 n/a or don't know 23 3.3 3.3 45.8 372 53.4 53.4 70.1 7 1.0 1.0 100.0 697 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total Disagree 3% n/a or don't know 3% Agree 40% Strongly disagree 1% Strongly agree 53% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 17B) Diversity in service culture ethnicity and gender enriched my NPS education- Culture Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 42.9 43.1 299 Percent 42.9 Disagree 33 4.7 4.7 47.8 n/a or don't know 37 5.3 5.3 53.1 319 45.8 45.8 74.0 9 1.3 1.3 100.0 697 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't Disagree 5% know 5% Strongly disagree 1% Strongly agree 46% Agree 43% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 17C) Diversity in service culture ethnicity and gender enriched my NPS education- ethnicity Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 42.0 42.2 293 Percent 42.0 Disagree 50 7.2 7.2 49.4 n/a or don't know 67 9.6 9.6 58.9 266 38.2 38.2 76.0 21 3.0 3.0 100.0 697 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total Disagree 7% Strongly disagree 3% n/a or don't know 10% Strongly agree 38% Agree 42% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 17D.) Diversity in service culture ethnicity and gender enriched my NPS education- Gender Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 43.5 43.6 303 Percent 43.5 Disagree 85 12.2 12.2 55.8 n/a or don't know 80 11.4 11.4 67.2 199 28.6 28.6 79.7 30 4.3 4.3 100.0 697 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total Strongly disagree 4% n/a or don't know 12% Disagree 12% Strongly agree 29% Agree 43% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 18.) NPS represented itself accurately in promotional materials and representations about the school. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 47.3 47.6 329 Percent 47.3 Disagree 26 3.7 3.7 51.4 n/a or don't know 69 9.9 9.9 61.2 265 38.1 38.1 81.1 6 .9 .9 100.0 695 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 10% Disagree 4% Strongly disagree 1% Strongly agree 38% Agree 47% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 19.) I was aware that NPS had an appeals process for student academic complaints. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 37.6 37.9 Agree 261 Percent 37.6 Disagree 160 23.0 23.0 60.8 94 13.5 13.5 74.2 124 17.8 17.8 84.0 56 8.1 8.1 100.0 695 100.0 100.0 n/a or don't know Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total Strongly disagree 8% Strongly agree 18% Disagree 23% n/a or don't know 13% Agree 38% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 20.) NPS faculty in my program were dedicated to teaching. Frequency Agree Disagree n/a or don't know Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 1% Disagree 4% 279 Percent 40.1 27 3.9 3.9 44.3 4 .6 .6 44.9 379 54.5 54.5 72.0 6 .9 .9 100.0 695 100.0 100.0 Strongly disagree 1% Agree 40% Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 40.1 40.5 Strongly agree 54% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 21.) NPS faculty members involved me in active and participative learning experiences. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 48.3 48.9 334 Percent 48.3 21 3.0 3.0 51.9 5 .7 .7 52.6 Strongly agree 331 47.9 47.9 77.4 Total 691 100.0 100.0 Agree Disagree n/a or don't know n/a or don't know 1% Agree 48% Disagree 3% Strongly agree 48% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 22.) NPS faculty in my program were dedicated to my success as a student. Frequency Agree Disagree n/a or don't know Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 1% Disagree 2% Agree 41% Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 40.8 41.2 283 Percent 40.8 17 2.4 2.4 43.6 7 1.0 1.0 44.6 385 55.5 55.5 71.8 2 .3 .3 100.0 694 100.0 100.0 Strongly disagree 0% Strongly agree 56% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 23.) NPS faculty in my program were generally available to provide additional assistance outside the classroom when I needed it. Frequency Agree Disagree n/a or don't know Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 1% 275 Percent 39.7 12 1.7 1.7 41.9 6 .9 .9 42.8 399 57.6 57.6 70.4 1 .1 .1 100.0 693 100.0 100.0 Disagree 2% Agree 40% Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 39.7 40.2 Strongly disagree 0% Strongly agree 57% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 24.) NPS faculty in my program utilized student feedback to improve the educational program. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 42.2 42.5 294 Percent 42.2 Disagree 57 8.2 8.2 50.6 n/a or don't know 82 11.8 11.8 62.4 244 35.1 35.1 80.5 19 2.7 2.7 100.0 696 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total Strongly disagree 3% n/a or don't know 12% Disagree 8% Strongly agree 35% Agree 42% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 25.) My faculty appeared to be well qualified for the defense related teaching and research done in my curriculum or program. Frequency Agree Disagree n/a or don't know Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total 285 Percent 41.2 28 4.1 4.1 45.9 8 1.2 1.2 47.1 366 53.0 53.0 74.1 4 .6 .6 100.0 691 100.0 100.0 Disagree n/a or 4% don't know 1% Agree 41% Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 41.2 41.9 Strongly disagree 1% Strongly agree 53% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 26.) I received the faculty advice and guidance that I needed to successfully complete my thesis, group project or capstone research project. Frequency Agree Disagree n/a or don't know Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 5% 247 26 38 372 12 695 Disagree 4% Agree 36% Percent 35.7 3.8 5.5 53.8 1.7 100.0 Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 35.7 35.9 3.8 39.6 5.5 45.1 53.8 71.0 1.7 100.0 100.0 Strongly disagree 2% Strongly agree 53% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 27.) NPS personnel facilitated my transition to student life. Frequency Agree Disagree n/a or don't know Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 8% 347 68 56 205 10 686 Percent 50.6 9.9 8.2 29.9 1.5 100.0 Strongly disagree 1% Disagree 10% Strongly agree 30% Agree 51% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 50.6 51.5 9.9 61.2 8.2 69.2 29.9 84.3 1.5 100.0 100.0 28A.) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to meet my educational goals - Registrar Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 51.5 51.5 356 Percent 51.5 13 1.9 1.9 53.4 n/a or don't know 107 15.5 15.5 68.7 Strongly agree 212 30.1 30.1 82.4 7 1.0 1.0 100.0 695 100.0 100.0 Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Total Disagree 2% n/a or don't know 15% Strongly disagree 1% Strongly agree 31% Agree 51% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 28B) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to meet my educational goals- Scheduling Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 51.9 52.2 361 Percent 51.9 Disagree 34 4.9 4.9 57.1 n/a or don't know 64 9.2 9.2 66.2 230 33.2 33.2 81.4 6 .9 .9 100.0 695 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 9% Disagree 5% Strongly disagree 1% Strongly agree 33% Agree 52% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 28C.) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to meet my educational goals- Student Services Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 52.7 52.9 366 Percent 52.7 Disagree 35 5.0 5.0 57.9 n/a or don't know 52 7.5 7.5 65.4 229 32.9 32.9 79.7 13 1.9 1.9 100.0 695 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 7% Disagree 5% Strongly disagree 2% Strongly agree 33% Agree 53% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 28D.) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to meet my educational goals- Program Officer Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 46.3 44.8 309 Percent 46.3 Disagree 46 6.9 6.9 51.4 n/a or don't know 60 9.0 9.0 59.9 236 35.3 35.3 77.1 17 2.5 2.5 100.0 668 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 9% Disagree 7% Strongly disagree 3% Strongly agree 35% Agree 46% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 28E.) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to meet my educational goals- program office staff Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 47.2 47.5 328 Percent 47.2 14 2.0 2.0 49.5 n/a or don't know 101 14.5 14.5 63.9 Strongly agree 246 35.4 35.4 79.4 6 .9 .9 100.0 695 100.0 100.0 Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Total Disagree 2% n/a or don't know 15% Strongly disagree 1% Strongly agree 35% Agree 47% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 28F.) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to meet my educational goals- Thesis processing Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 41.6 42.1 289 Percent 41.6 Disagree 10 1.4 1.4 43.5 n/a or don't know 87 12.6 12.6 55.9 304 43.8 43.8 77.3 4 .6 .6 100.0 694 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 12% Disagree 1% Strongly disagree 1% Strongly agree 44% Agree 42% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 28G.) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to meet my educational goals- Lab techs Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 31.8 32.3 220 Percent 31.8 10 1.4 1.4 33.8 n/a or don't know 279 40.3 40.3 73.7 Strongly agree 179 25.8 25.8 83.3 5 .7 .7 100.0 693 100.0 100.0 Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Total Disagree 1% n/a or don't know 40% Strongly disagree 1% Strongly agree 26% Agree 32% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 29A.) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library services- Library staff assistance Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 6.2 6.9 43 Percent 6.2 233 33.6 33.6 40.2 47 6.8 6.8 46.9 Not Important 7 1.0 1.0 47.9 Not Very Important Very Important 3 .4 .4 48.4 361 52.0 52.0 100.0 Total 694 100.0 100.0 Did Not Use Important Neutral Not Very Important 0% Neutral 7% Did Not Use 6% Not Important 1% Important 34% Very Important 52% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 29B.) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library services -Content (collections of online, print, and media resources) Frequency Did Not Use Important Neutral Not Important Not Very Important Very Important Total Neutral 5% Did Not Use 4% 28 178 33 2 4 Percent 4.0 25.6 4.8 .3 .6 449 694 64.7 100.0 Not Important 0% Important 26% Very Important 65% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 4.0 4.7 25.6 30.2 4.8 34.9 .3 35.2 .6 35.8 64.7 100.0 100.0 Not Very Important 0% 29C.) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library services- Research and discovery tools (library catalogs, article databases) Frequency Did Not Use Important Neutral Not Important Not Very Important Very Important Total Neutral 5% Did Not Use 4% 28 159 33 1 2 Percent 4.0 22.9 4.8 .1 .3 471 694 67.9 100.0 Not Important 0% Important 23% Very Important 68% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 4.0 4.7 22.9 27.5 4.8 32.2 .1 32.3 .3 32.6 67.9 100.0 100.0 Not Very Important 0% 29D.) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library services- Delivery services (interlibrary loan, article delivery) Frequency Did Not Use Important Neutral Not Important Not Very Important Very Important Total Not Very Important 0% 141 153 67 3 1 Percent 20.3 22.1 9.7 .4 .1 328 693 47.3 100.0 Not Important 1% Did Not Use 20% Neutral 10% Very Important 47% Important 22% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 20.3 21.0 22.1 42.9 9.7 52.5 .4 52.9 .1 53.1 47.3 100.0 100.0 29E.) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library services- Library workshops, classes, online tutorials, etc. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 14.1 14.7 98 Percent 14.1 Important 234 33.7 33.7 48.2 Neutral 122 17.6 17.6 65.7 Not Important 12 1.7 1.7 67.4 Not Very Important Very Important 6 .9 .9 68.2 222 32.0 32.0 100.0 Total 694 100.0 100.0 Did Not Use Not Very Important 1% Not Important 2% Did Not Use 14% Very Important 32% Neutral 17% Important 34% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 29F.) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library services- Remote access to services and collections Frequency Did Not Use Important Neutral Not Important Not Very Important Very Important Total Neutral 3% Did Not Use 6% 37 146 23 1 2 Percent 5.4 21.0 3.3 .1 .3 485 694 69.9 100.0 Not Important 0% Important 21% Very Important 70% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 5.4 6.0 21.0 26.9 3.3 30.2 .1 30.3 .3 30.6 69.9 100.0 100.0 Not Very Important 0% 29G.) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library services- NPS library website Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 2.3 3.1 16 Percent 2.3 171 24.7 24.7 27.6 33 4.8 4.8 32.3 Not Important 2 .3 .3 32.6 Not Very Important Very Important 3 .4 .4 33.0 468 67.5 67.5 100.0 Total 693 100.0 100.0 Did Not Use Important Neutral Neutral 5% Did Not Use 2% Not Important 0% Important 25% Very Important 68% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 Not Very Important 0% 29H.) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library services- Physical spaces/ facilities Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 4.9 5.6 34 Percent 4.9 190 27.4 27.4 32.8 38 5.5 5.5 38.2 Not Important 7 1.0 1.0 39.2 Not Very Important Very Important 6 .9 .9 40.1 419 60.4 59.9 100.0 Total 694 100.0 100.0 Did Not Use Important Neutral Neutral 6% Did Not Use 5% Important 27% Not Important 1% Very Important 60% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 Not Very Important 1% 30A.) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library servicesLibrary staff assistance Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 5.7 6.4 Did Not Use 40 Percent 5.7 Neutral 19 2.7 2.7 9.2 Satisfied 149 21.3 21.3 30.5 Very Satisfied 486 69.5 69.5 100.0 Total 694 100.0 100.0 Did Not Use 6% Neutral 3% Satisfied 21% Very Satisfied 70% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 30B.) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library servicesContent (collections of online, print, and media resources) Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 3.7 4.6 Did Not Use 26 Percent 3.7 Neutral 21 3.0 3.0 7.6 Not Satisfied 4 .6 .6 8.2 Not Very Satisfied Satisfied 3 .4 .4 8.6 210 30.0 30.0 38.6 Very Satisfied 429 61.4 61.4 100.0 Total 693 100.0 100.0 Did Not Use 4% Neutral 3% Not Very Not Satisfied Satisfied 1% 0% Satisfied 30% Very Satisfied 62% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 30C.) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library servicesResearch and discovery tools (library catalogs, article databases) Frequency Did Not Use Neutral Not Satisfied Not Very Satisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied Total Did Not Use 4% Neutral 3% 26 19 4 3 Percent 3.7 2.7 .6 .4 205 436 693 29.3 63.0 100.0 Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 3.7 4.6 2.7 7.3 .6 7.9 .4 8.3 29.3 63.0 100.0 Not Very Not Satisfied Satisfied 0% 0% Satisfied 30% Very Satisfied 63% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 37.6 100.0 30D.) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library servicesDelivery services (interlibrary loan, article delivery) Frequency Did Not Use Neutral Not Satisfied Not Very Satisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied Total 161 34 3 1 Percent 23.2 4.9 .4 .1 133 362 694 19.2 52.2 100.0 Neutral 5% Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 23.2 23.7 4.9 28.6 .4 29.0 .1 29.2 19.2 52.2 100.0 Not Very Not Satisfied Satisfied 1% 0% Did Not Use 23% Very Satisfied 52% Satisfied 19% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 48.2 100.0 30E.) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library servicesLibrary workshops, classes, online tutorials, etc.) Frequency Did Not Use Neutral Not Satisfied Not Very Satisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied Total Not Very Satisfied 0% 118 70 4 3 Percent 17.1 10.1 .6 .4 190 306 691 27.5 44.3 100.0 Not Satisfied 1% Neutral 10% Did Not Use 17% Very Satisfied 44% Satisfied 28% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 17.1 18.0 10.1 28.0 .6 28.6 .4 29.0 27.5 44.3 100.0 56.2 100.0 30F.) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library servicesRemote access to services and collections Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 5.2 5.9 Did Not Use 36 Percent 5.2 Neutral 22 3.1 3.1 9.0 Not Satisfied 5 .7 .7 9.7 Not Very Satisfied Satisfied 2 .3 .3 10.0 175 25.0 25.0 35.1 Very Satisfied 454 64.9 64.9 100.0 Total 694 100.0 100.0 Did Not Use 5% Neutral 3% Not Very Not Satisfied Satisfied 1% 0% Satisfied 25% Very Satisfied 66% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 30G.) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library services- NPS library web site Frequency Did Not Use Neutral Not Satisfied Not Very Satisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied Total Did Not Use 3% 16 34 9 1 Percent 2.3 4.9 1.3 .1 209 424 693 29.9 60.7 100.0 Neutral 5% Satisfied 30% Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 2.3 3.1 4.9 8.0 1.3 9.3 .1 9.4 29.9 60.7 100.0 Not Very Not Satisfied Satisfied 1% 0% Very Satisfied 61% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 39.3 100.0 30H.) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library servicesPhysical spaces/ facilities Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 4.6 5.4 Did Not Use 32 Percent 4.6 Neutral 48 6.9 6.9 12.3 Not Satisfied 14 2.0 2.0 14.3 Not Very Satisfied Satisfied 6 .9 .9 15.2 212 30.3 30.3 45.5 Very Satisfied 381 54.5 54.5 100.0 Total 693 100.0 100.0 Did Not Use 5% Neutral 7% Satisfied 30% Not Satisfied 2% Very Satisfied 55% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 Not Very Satisfied 1% 31.) NPS computer services met all my course work and research needs. Frequency Agree Disagree n/a or don't know Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 1% 272 Percent 39.3 33 4.8 4.8 44.6 6 .9 .9 45.5 377 54.5 54.5 73.1 4 .6 .6 100.0 692 100.0 100.0 Disagree 5% Agree 39% Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 39.3 39.9 Strongly disagree 1% Strongly agree 54% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 32.) I would recommend NPS to other military officers or defense civilians for their graduate education. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 26.2 26.8 182 Percent 26.2 Disagree 16 2.3 2.3 29.0 n/a or don't know 14 2.0 2.0 31.0 480 69.2 69.2 64.4 2 .3 .3 100.0 694 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 2% Disagree 3% Strongly disagree 0% Agree 26% Strongly agree 69% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 33.) Commuting and parking were not a problem at NPS. Frequency Agree Disagree n/a or don't know Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total 253 228 26 98 84 689 Percent 36.7 33.1 3.8 14.2 12.2 100.0 Strongly Strongly disagree agree 12% 14% Disagree 33% Agree 37% n/a or don't know 4% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 36.7 37.6 33.1 70.2 3.8 74.0 14.2 80.7 12.2 100.0 100.0 34A.) The CLASSROOM and other NONLABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics- Accessible Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 44.8 45.6 308 Percent 44.8 Disagree 3 .4 .4 46.1 n/a or don't know 6 .9 .9 46.9 369 53.6 53.6 70.2 2 .3 .3 100.0 688 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't Disagree know 0% 1% Agree 45% Strongly disagree 0% Strongly agree 54% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 34B.) The CLASSROOM and other NONLABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics- Adequate in number Frequency Agree Disagree n/a or don't know Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't Disagree know 4% 1% Agree 47% Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 47.2 47.9 326 Percent 47.2 27 3.9 3.9 51.8 5 .7 .7 52.5 331 48.0 48.0 72.8 1 .1 .1 100.0 690 100.0 100.0 Strongly disagree 0% Strongly agree 48% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 34C.) The CLASSROOM and other NONLABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics- Good working condition Frequency Agree Disagree n/a or don't know Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 1% 341 45 4 298 2 690 Percent 49.4 6.5 .6 43.2 .3 100.0 Disagree 7% Agree 49% Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 49.4 50.1 6.5 56.5 .6 57.1 43.2 77.3 .3 100.0 100.0 Strongly disagree 0% Strongly agree 43% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 34D.) The CLASSROOM and other NONLABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics- Equipped w/ current technologies Frequency Agree Disagree n/a or don't know Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total 346 52 7 277 7 689 n/a or don't Disagree know 8% 1% Agree 50% Percent 50.2 7.5 1.0 40.2 1.0 100.0 Strongly disagree 1% Strongly agree 40% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 50.2 50.9 7.5 58.4 1.0 59.4 40.2 78.4 1.0 100.0 100.0 34E.) The CLASSROOM and other NONLABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics- Well maintained Frequency Agree Disagree n/a or don't know Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 1% Disagree 7% Agree 50% Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 49.7 50.4 343 Percent 49.7 51 7.4 7.4 57.7 5 .7 .7 58.4 285 41.3 41.3 77.5 6 .9 .9 100.0 690 100.0 100.0 Strongly disagree 1% Strongly agree 41% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 34F.) The CLASSROOM and other NONLABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics- Responsive to course and research needs. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 52.5 53.2 362 Percent 52.5 Disagree 17 2.5 2.5 55.7 n/a or don't know 18 2.6 2.6 58.2 287 41.7 41.7 77.0 5 .7 .7 100.0 689 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 3% Disagree 2% Agree 52% Strongly disagree 1% Strongly agree 42% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 35.) The overall quality appearance and currency of the NONLABORATORY facilities in my program left me with a favorable, positive impression. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 53.3 54.2 365 Percent 53.3 Disagree 36 5.3 5.3 59.4 n/a or don't know 27 3.9 3.9 63.2 256 37.4 37.4 81.7 1 .1 .1 100.0 685 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total n/a or don't know 4% Disagree 5% Strongly disagree 0% Strongly agree 38% Agree 53% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 36A.) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics- Lab: Accessible Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 35.1 35.9 242 Percent 35.1 7 1.0 1.0 36.9 n/a or don't know 234 33.9 33.9 70.4 Strongly agree 206 29.9 29.9 80.3 1 .1 .1 100.0 690 100.0 100.0 Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Total Disagree 1% n/a or don't know 34% Strongly disagree 0% Strongly agree 30% Agree 35% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 36B.) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics- Lab: Good working condition Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 34.7 35.6 239 Percent 34.7 18 2.6 2.6 38.2 n/a or don't know 235 34.1 34.1 71.8 Strongly agree 193 28.0 28.0 81.7 4 .6 .6 100.0 689 100.0 100.0 Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Total Disagree 3% n/a or don't know 34% Strongly disagree 0% Strongly agree 28% Agree 35% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 36C.) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics- Lab: Equipped w/current technologies Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 33.7 34.6 232 Percent 33.7 30 4.4 4.4 38.9 n/a or don't know 237 34.4 34.4 72.8 Strongly agree 183 26.6 26.6 82.3 7 1.0 1.0 100.0 689 100.0 100.0 Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Total Disagree 4% n/a or don't know 34% Strongly disagree 1% Strongly agree 27% Agree 34% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 36D.) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics-Lab: Focused on combat capabilities Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 29.0 30.2 8.2 38.2 Agree Disagree 199 56 Percent 29.0 8.2 n/a or don't know 288 41.9 41.9 79.4 Strongly agree 140 20.4 20.4 86.4 4 .6 .6 100.0 687 100.0 100.0 Strongly disagree Total Disagree 8% Strongly disagree 1% Strongly agree 20% n/a or don't know 42% Agree 29% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 36E.) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics- Lab: Well- Maintained Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 34.6 35.6 238 Percent 34.6 23 3.3 3.3 38.9 n/a or don't know 231 33.6 33.6 72.0 Strongly agree 188 27.3 27.3 81.5 8 1.2 1.2 100.0 688 100.0 100.0 Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Total Disagree 3% n/a or don't know 34% Strongly disagree 1% Strongly agree 27% Agree 35% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 36F.) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristic- Lab: Responsive to course and research needs Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 35.9 36.8 246 Percent 35.9 12 1.7 1.7 38.5 n/a or don't know 243 35.3 35.3 73.2 Strongly agree 184 26.7 26.7 82.5 3 .4 .4 100.0 688 100.0 100.0 Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Total Disagree 2% n/a or don't know 35% Strongly disagree 0% Strongly agree 27% Agree 36% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 37.) The overall quality appearance and currency of the LABORATORIES in my program left me with a favorable, positive impression. Frequency Agree Disagree n/a or don't know Strongly Agree Strongly disagree Total 265 20 236 164 2 687 Disagree 3% n/a or don't know 34% Percent 38.6 2.9 34.4 23.9 .3 100.0 Strongly disagree 0% Strongly agree 24% Agree 39% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 38.6 39.6 2.9 42.5 34.4 76.3 23.9 99.7 .3 100.0 100.0 38.) Adequate health services were available for my family and me while at NPS. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 44.0 44.8 303 Percent 44.0 Disagree 84 12.2 12.2 56.8 n/a or don't know 94 13.6 13.6 70.2 181 26.3 26.3 82.8 27 3.9 3.9 100.0 689 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total Strongly disagree 4% Disagree 12% n/a or don't know 14% Strongly agree 26% Agree 44% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 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. Frequency Agree Disagree n/a or don't know Strongly agree Strongly disagree Total 72 5 5 65 1 148 n/a or don't know Disagree 3% 3% Percent 48.6 3.4 3.4 43.9 .7 100.0 Strongly disagree 1% Agree 49% Strongly agree 44% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 48.6 89.1 3.4 89.8 3.4 90.6 43.9 93.8 .7 100.0 100.0 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. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 47.7 89.0 70 Percent 47.7 Disagree 8 5.4 5.4 90.1 n/a or don't know 9 6.1 6.1 91.4 60 40.8 40.8 94.8 147 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Total n/a or don't know 6% Disagree 5% Strongly agree 41% Agree 48% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 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. Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 52.7 90.1 77 Percent 52.7 Disagree 4 2.7 2.7 90.7 n/a or don't know 5 3.4 3.4 91.4 60 41.1 41.1 94.8 146 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Total n/a or don't know 3% Agree 53% Disagree 3% Strongly agree 41% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014 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). Frequency Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 48.6 89.3 71 Percent 48.6 Disagree 5 3.4 3.4 90.0 n/a or don't know 7 4.8 4.8 91.0 63 43.2 43.2 94.6 146 100.0 100.0 Agree Strongly agree Total n/a or don't know 5% Agree 49% Disagree 3% Strongly agree 43% NPS Office of Institutional Research February 2014