NPS Graduating Students Survey
AY 2012
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.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/a or Don't Know
Frequency
276
272
18
11
26
Percent
45.8
45.1
3.0
1.8
4.3
Valid
Percent
45.8
45.1
3.0
1.8
4.3
603
100.0
100.0
Total
Strongly
Disagree
2%
N/a or Don't
Know
4%
Disagree
3%
Agree
45%
Strongly Agree
46%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
45.8
90.9
95.8
97.5
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.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/a or Don't Know
Frequency
278
268
18
8
31
Percent
46.1
44.4
3.0
1.4
5.1
Valid
Percent
46.1
44.4
3.0
1.4
5.1
603
100.0
100.0
Total
N/a or Don't
Know
5%
Strongly
Disagree
1%
Disagree
3%
Agree
45%
Strongly Agree
46%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
46.1
90.5
93.5
94.9
100.0
3.) The unique defense oriented environment made my graduate
education at NPS more relevant than it would have been at a civilian
university.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/a or Don't Know
Frequency
334
175
55
15
24
Percent
55.4
29.0
9.1
2.5
4.0
Valid
Percent
55.4
29.0
9.1
2.5
4.0
603
100.0
100.0
Total
Strongly
Disagree
3%
Disagree
9%
N/a or Don't
Know
4%
Agree
29%
Strongly Agree
55%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
55.4
84.4
93.5
96.0
100.0
Q4) My curriculum was related to national security or defense needs.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/a or Don't Know
Frequency
318
227
31
10
17
Percent
52.7
37.6
5.1
1.7
2.9
Valid
Percent
52.7
37.6
5.1
1.7
2.9
603
100.0
100.0
Total
N/a or Don't
Know
3%
Strongly
Disagree Disagree
2%
5%
Agree
37%
Strongly Agree
53%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
52.7
90.3
95.4
97.1
100.0
Q5) My education at NPS is relevant to my future assignments and
responsibilities.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/a or Don't Know
Frequency
327
206
38
11
21
Percent
54.2
34.2
6.3
1.8
3.5
Valid
Percent
54.2
34.2
6.3
1.8
3.5
603
100.0
100.0
Total
Strongly
Disagree
2%
Disagree
6%
N/a or Don't
Know
4%
Agree
34%
Strongly Agree
54%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
54.2
88.4
94.7
96.5
100.0
Q6) Completing a thesis, group project or capstone project was a
valuable component of my NPS education.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/a or Don't Know
Frequency
257
228
53
20
45
Percent
42.6
37.8
8.8
3.3
7.5
Valid
Percent
42.6
37.8
8.8
3.3
7.5
603
100.0
100.0
Total
Strongly
Disagree
3%
Disagree
9%
N/a or Don't
Know
7%
Strongly Agree
43%
Agree
38%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
42.6
80.4
89.2
92.5
100.0
Q7) My thesis or capstone research project at NPS made a useful
contribution to combat effectiveness or another national security
need.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/a or Don't Know
Frequency
181
261
66
16
79
Percent
30.0
43.3
10.9
2.7
13.1
Valid
Percent
30.0
43.3
10.9
2.7
13.1
603
100.0
100.0
Total
N/a or Don't
Know
Strongly 13%
Disagree
3%
Disagree
11%
Strongly Agree
30%
Agree
43%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
30.0
73.3
84.2
86.9
100.0
Q8) My coursework and research at NPS were closely integrated.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Disagree
10%
Frequency
208
305
62
7
21
Percent
34.5
50.6
10.3
1.2
3.4
Valid
Percent
34.5
50.6
10.3
1.2
3.4
603
100.0
100.0
Strongly
Disagree
1%
N/a or Don't
Know
3%
Strongly Agree
35%
Agree
51%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
34.5
85.1
95.4
96.6
100.0
Q9) NPS is always working to improve instruction and research.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Frequency
241
277
32
7
Percent
40.0
45.9
5.3
1.2
Valid
Percent
40.0
45.9
5.3
1.2
46
7.6
7.6
603
100.0
100.0
Total
Strongly
Disagree
1%
N/a or Don't
Know
8%
Disagree
5%
Strongly Agree
40%
Agree
46%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
40.0
85.9
91.2
92.4
100.0
Q 10) I understood the body of knowledge and skills I was expected to
master for my degree program.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Strongly
Disagree
1%
Frequency
261
308
22
3
Percent
43.3
51.1
3.6
.5
Valid
Percent
43.3
51.1
3.6
.5
9
1.5
1.5
603
100.0
100.0
Disagree
4%
Agree
51%
N/a or Don't
Know
1%
Strongly Agree
43%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
43.3
94.4
98.0
98.5
100.0
Q 11) My academic background was adequate preparation for
successful completion of my program.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Strongly
Disagree
1%
Frequency
262
293
36
9
Percent
43.4
48.6
6.0
1.5
Valid
Percent
43.4
48.6
6.0
1.5
3
.5
.5
603
100.0
100.0
Disagree
6%
Agree
49%
N/a or Don't
Know
1%
Strongly Agree
43%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
43.4
92.0
98.0
99.5
100.0
Q 12) The grades I received at NPS accurately reflected the level of my
performance.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/a or Don't Know
Total
Frequency
246
316
30
2
9
Percent
40.8
52.4
5.0
.3
1.5
Valid
Percent
40.8
52.4
5.0
.3
1.5
603
100.0
100.0
Strongly
Disagree
0%
N/a or Don't
Know
2%
Disagree
5%
Agree
52%
Strongly Agree
41%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
40.8
93.2
98.2
98.5
100.0
Q 13) The tests that I took at NPS were fair and relevant.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Disagree
3%
Frequency
234
334
16
7
Percent
38.8
55.4
2.7
1.1
Valid
Percent
38.8
55.4
2.7
1.1
12
2.0
2.0
603
100.0
100.0
Strongly
Disagree
1%
N/a or Don't
Know
2%
Agree
55%
Strongly Agree
39%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
38.8
94.2
96.9
98.0
100.0
Q 14) Refresher courses at NPS were sufficient to prepare me for
subsequent course work.
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
93
Percent
15.4
Valid
Percent
15.4
135
44
25
22.4
7.3
4.2
22.4
7.3
4.2
37.8
45.1
49.3
306
50.7
50.7
100.0
603
100.0
100.0
Strongly
Agree
16%
N/a or Don't
Know
51%
Agree
22%
Strongly
Disagree
4%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Disagree
7%
Cumulative
Percent
15.4
Q 15) NPS provided opportunities for learning outside the regular
curriculum program.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency Percent
157
26.3
296
49.6
71
11.9
22
3.7
Valid
Percent
26.3
49.6
11.9
3.7
Cumulative
Percent
26.3
75.9
87.8
91.5
100.0
51
8.5
8.5
597
100.0
100.0
* 6 responses were left blank for question 15.
Strongly
Disagree
4%
Disagree
12%
N/a or Don't
Know
8%
Strongly Agree
26%
Agree
50%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Q 16) My NPS program provided me with sufficient electives to pursue
my special military career interests.
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
147
Percent
24.4
Valid
Percent
24.4
234
128
44
38.8
21.2
7.3
38.8
21.2
7.3
63.2
84.4
91.7
50
8.3
8.3
100.0
603
100.0
100.0
N/a or Don't
Know
8%
Strongly
Disagree
7%
Strongly Agree
25%
Disagree
21%
Agree
39%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
24.4
Q17a) Diversity in service, culture, ethnicity, and gender enriched my
NPS education- Service.
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
310
Percent
51.4
Valid
Percent
51.4
248
12
14
41.1
2.0
2.3
41.1
2.0
2.3
92.5
94.5
96.8
19
3.2
3.2
100.0
603
100.0
100.0
N/a or Don't
Know
3%
Strongly
Disagree
2%
Disagree
2%
Agree
41%
Strongly Agree
52%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
51.4
Q17b) Diversity in service, culture, ethnicity, and gender enriched my
NPS education – Culture
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
263
Percent
43.6
Valid
Percent
43.6
266
24
19
44.1
4.0
3.2
44.1
4.0
3.2
87.7
91.7
94.9
31
5.1
5.1
100.0
603
100.0
100.0
Strongly
Disagree
3%
Disagree
4%
N/a or Don't
Know
5%
Agree
44%
Strongly Agree
44%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
43.6
Q17c) Diversity in service, culture, ethnicity, and gender enriched my
NPS education – Ethnicity
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
213
Percent
35.3
Valid
Percent
35.3
256
48
27
42.5
8.0
4.5
42.5
8.0
4.5
77.8
85.8
90.3
59
9.7
9.7
100.0
603
100.0
100.0
N/a or Don't
Know
10%
Strongly
Disagree
5%
Disagree
8%
Strongly Agree
35%
Agree
42%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
35.3
Q17d) Diversity in service, culture, ethnicity, and gender enriched my
NPS education - Gender
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Strongly
Disagree
5%
Disagree
12%
Frequency
169
Percent
28.0
Valid
Percent
28.0
269
72
28
44.6
11.9
4.6
44.6
11.9
4.6
72.6
84.5
89.1
65
10.9
10.9
100.0
603
100.0
100.0
N/a or Don't
Know
11%
Strongly Agree
28%
Agree
44%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
28.0
Q18) NPS represented itself accurately in promotional materials and
representations about the school.
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
248
Percent
41.1
Valid
Percent
41.1
276
18
2
45.8
3.0
.3
45.8
3.0
.3
86.9
89.9
90.2
59
9.8
9.8
100.0
603
100.0
100.0
N/a or Don't
Know
10%
Strongly
Disagree
0%
Disagree
3%
Agree
46%
Strongly Agree
41%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
41.1
Q19) I was aware that NPS had an appeals process for student
academic complaints.
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
96
Percent
15.9
Valid
Percent
15.9
236
136
46
39.1
22.6
7.6
39.1
22.6
7.6
55.0
77.6
85.2
89
14.8
14.8
100.0
603
100.0
100.0
N/a or Don't
Know
15%
Strongly
Disagree
8%
Disagree
22%
Strongly
Agree
16%
Agree
39%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
15.9
Q20) NPS faculty in my program were dedicated to teaching.
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Strongly
Disagree
1%
Frequency
325
Percent
53.9
Valid
Percent
53.9
252
14
7
41.7
2.3
1.3
41.7
2.3
1.3
95.6
97.9
99.2
5
0.8
0.8
100.0
603
100.0
100.0
N/a or Don't
Know
1%
Disagree
2%
Agree
42%
Strongly Agree
54%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
53.9
Q21) NPS faculty members involved me in active and participative
learning experiences.
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
302
Percent
50.0
Valid
Percent
50.0
280
15
3
46.4
2.6
.5
46.4
2.6
.5
96.4
99.0
99.5
3
.5
.5
100.0
603
100.0
100.0
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
1%
2%
N/a or Don't
Know
1%
Strongly Agree
50%
Agree
46%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
50.0
Q22) NPS faculty in my program were dedicated to my success as a
student.
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
325
Percent
53.9
Valid
Percent
53.9
255
13
3
42.3
2.1
.5
42.3
2.1
.5
96.5
98.0
99.0
7
1.2
1.2
100.0
603
100.0
100.0
Disagree
Strongly 2%
N/a or Don't
Know
1%
Disagree
1%
Agree
42%
Strongly Agree
54%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
57.0
Q23) NPS faculty in my program were generally available to provide
additional assistance outside the classroom when I needed it.
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
359
Percent
59.5
Valid
Percent
59.5
224
10
3
37.1
1.7
.5
37.1
1.7
.5
96.6
98.3
98.8
7
1.2
1.2
100.0
603
100.0
100.0
Disagree
2%
Strongly
Disagree
0%
Agree
37%
Strongly Agree
60%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
59.5
N/a or Don't
Know
1%
Q24) NPS faculty in my program utilized student feedback to improve
the educational program.
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
202
Percent
32.5
Valid
Percent
32.5
265
46
8
44.5
8.0
1.0
44.5
8.0
1.0
77.0
85.0
86.0
82
14.0
14.0
100.0
603
100.0
100.0
N/a or Don't
Know
14%
Strongly
Disagree
1%
Disagree
8%
Strongly Agree
33%
Agree
44%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
32.5
Q 25) My faculty appeared to be well qualified for the defense-related
teaching and research done in my curriculum or program.
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Strongly
Disagree
0%
Frequency
322
Percent
53.4
Valid
Percent
53.4
252
16
3
41.8
2.7
.5
41.8
2.7
.5
95.0
97.9
98.4
10
1.6
1.6
100.0
603
100.0
100.0
Disagree
3%
N/a or Don't
Know
2%
Agree
42%
Strongly Agree
53%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
53.4
Q 26) I received the faculty advice and guidance that I needed to
successfully complete my thesis, group project or capstone research
project.
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
322
Percent
53.4
Valid
Percent
53.4
207
21
9
34.3
3.5
1.5
34.3
3.5
1.5
91.5
94.5
95.5
44
7.3
7.3
100.0
603
100.0
100.0
Strongly
Disagree
2%
N/a or Don't
Know
7%
Disagree
4%
Agree
34%
Strongly Agree
53%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
53.4
Q27) NPS personnel facilitated my transition to student life.
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
167
Percent
27.7
Valid
Percent
27.7
315
62
7
52.2
10.3
1.2
52.2
10.3
1.2
83.0
92.5
94.0
52
8.6
8.6
100.0
603
100.0
100.0
Strongly
Disagree
1%
Disagree
10%
N/a or Don't
Know
9%
Strongly Agree
28%
Agree
52%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
27.7
Q28a) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to meet my
educational goals - Registrar
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
176
Percent
33.0
Valid
Percent
33.0
326
16
6
51.0
1.5
1.0
51.0
1.5
1.0
84.0
85.5
86.5
79
13.5
13.5
100.0
603
100.0
100.0
N/a or Don't
Strongly Know
Disagree 13%
1%
Disagree
3%
Strongly Agree
29%
Agree
54%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
33.0
Q28b) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to meet my
educational goals - Scheduling
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Disagree
4%
Frequency
194
Percent
32.2
Valid
Percent
32.2
337
24
8
55.9
4.0
1.3
55.9
4.0
1.3
88.1
92.1
93.4
40
6.6
6.6
100.0
603
100.0
100.0
Strongly
Disagree
1%
N/a or Don't
Know
7%
Strongly Agree
32%
Agree
56%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
32.2
Q28c) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to meet my
educational goals - Student Services
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
184
Percent
30.5
Valid
Percent
30.5
331
34
13
54.9
5.6
2.2
54.9
5.6
2.2
85.4
91.0
93.2
41
6.8
6.8
100.0
603
100.0
100.0
Strongly
Disagree
2%
Disagree
6%
N/a or Don't
Know
7%
Strongly Agree
30%
Agree
55%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
30.5
Q28d) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to meet my
educational goals - Program Officer
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
219
291
35
23
Percent
36.3
48.3
5.8
3.8
Valid
Percent
36.3
48.3
5.8
3.8
35
5.8
5.8
603
100.0
100.0
Strongly
Disagree
4%
N/a or Don't
Know
6%
Disagree
6%
Strongly Agree
36%
Agree
48%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
36.3
84.6
90.4
94.2
100.0
Q28e) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to meet my
educational goals - Program Office Staff
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
208
Percent
34.5
Valid
Percent
34.5
291
13
8
48.3
2.2
1.3
48.3
2.2
1.3
82.8
85.0
86.3
83
13.7
13.7
100.0
603
100.0
100.0
N/a or Don't
Know
14%
Strongly
Disagree
1% Disagree
2%
Strongly Agree
35%
Agree
48%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
34.5
Q 28f) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to meet my
educational goals - Thesis Processing
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
235
Percent
39.0
Valid
Percent
39.0
248
15
8
41.1
2.5
1.3
41.1
2.5
1.3
80.1
82.6
83.9
97
16.1
16.1
100.0
603
100.0
100.0
Strongly
Disagree
1%
Disagree
3%
N/a or
Don't
Know
16%
Strongly Agree
39%
Agree
41%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
39.0
Q 28g) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to meet my
educational goals - Lab Techs
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
185
Percent
30.7
Valid
Percent
30.7
168
2
6
27.9
.3
1.0
27.9
.3
1.0
58.6
58.9
59.9
242
40.1
40.1
100.0
603
100.0
100.0
N/a or Don't
Know
40%
Strongly Agree
31%
Agree
28%
Strongly
Disagree Disagree
0%
1%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
30.7
Q 29a) Rate the importance of the following NPS Library services:
Library Staff Assistance
Very
Important
Important
Not Very
Important
Not Important
Neutral
Did Not Use
Total
Frequency
192
Percent
50.9
Valid
Percent
50.9
118
16
31.4
4.2
31.4
4.2
82.3
86.5
6
14
31
377
1.6
3.7
8.2
100.0
1.6
3.7
8.2
100.0
88.1
91.8
100.0
* data includes: 2012, QTR 2-4 only
Not Important
Neutral
2%
4%
Not Very
Important
4%
Important
31%
Did Not Use
8%
Very Important
51%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
50.9
Q 29b) Rate the importance of the following NPS Library services:
Content (collections of online, print, and media resources).
Very
Important
Important
Not Very
Important
Not Important
Neutral
Did Not Use
Total
Frequency
239
Percent
63.4
Valid
Percent
63.4
97
8
25.5
2.1
25.5
2.1
88.9
91.0
3
8
22
377
1.0
2.0
6.0
100.0
1.0
2.0
6.0
100.0
92.0
94.0
100.0
* data includes: 2012 QTR 2-4 only
Not
Important
1%
Not Very
Important
2%
Neutral
2%
Important
26%
Did Not Use
6%
Very Important
63%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
63.4
Q 29c) Rate the Importance of the following NPS Library services:
Research and discovery tools (library catalogs, article databases).
Very
Important
Important
Not Very
Important
Not Important
Neutral
Did Not Use
Total
Frequency
249
Percent
66.0
Valid
Percent
66.0
93
9
24.7
2.4
24.7
2.4
90.7
93.1
3
7
16
377
.8
2.0
4.1
100.0
.8
2.0
4.1
100.0
93.9
95.9
100.0
* data includes: 2012 QTR 2-4 only
Not Important
1%
Not Very
Important
2%
Neutral
2%
Did Not Use
4%
Important
25%
Very Important
66%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
66.0
Q 29d) Rate the Importance of the following NPS Library services:
Delivery services (interlibrary loan, article delivery).
Very
Important
Important
Not Very
Important
Not Important
Neutral
Did Not Use
Total
Frequency
155
Percent
41.1
Valid
Percent
41.1
82
13
21.8
3.4
21.8
3.4
62.9
66.3
6
18
103
377
1.6
4.8
27.3
100.0
1.6
4.8
27.3
100.0
67.9
72.7
100.0
* data includes: 2012 QTR 2-4 only
Did Not Use
27%
Very Important
41%
Neutral
5%
Not Important
2% Not Very
Important
3%
Important
22%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
41.1
Q 29e) Rate the Importance of the following NPS Library services:
Library workshops, classes, online tutorials, etc.
Very Important
Important
Not Very
Important
Not Important
Neutral
Did Not Use
Total
Frequency
115
125
33
Percent
30.5
33.2
8.7
Valid
Percent
30.5
33.2
8.7
9
29
66
377
2.4
7.7
17.5
100.0
2.4
7.7
17.5
100.0
* data includes: 2012 QTR 2-4 only
Did Not Use
18%
Neutral
8%
Very Important
30%
Not Important
2%
Not Very
Important
9%
Important
33%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
30.5
63.7
72.4
74.8
82.5
100.0
Q 29f) Rate the Importance of the following NPS Library services:
Remote access to services and collections.
Very Important
Important
Not Very
Important
Not Important
Neutral
Did Not Use
Total
Frequency
252
80
9
Percent
66.8
21.2
2.4
Valid
Percent
66.8
21.2
2.4
2
3
31
377
.5
.8
8.3
100.0
.5
.8
8.3
100.0
* data includes: 2012 QTR 2-4 only
Not Important
1%
Not Very
Important
2%
Neutral
1%
Important
21%
Did Not Use
8%
Very Important
67%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
66.8
88.0
90.4
90.9
91.7
100.0
Q 29g) Rate the Importance of the following NPS Library services:
NPS Library web site.
Very Important
Important
Not Very
Important
Not Important
Neutral
Did Not Use
Total
Frequency
247
98
7
Percent
65.5
26.0
1.9
Valid
Percent
65.5
26.0
1.9
1
10
14
377
.3
2.6
3.7
100.0
.3
2.6
3.7
100.0
* data includes: 2012 QTR 2-4 only
Not Important
0%
Not Very
Important
2%
Neutral
3%
Did Not Use
4%
Important
26%
Very Important
65%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
65.5
91.5
93.4
93.7
96.3
100.0
Q 29h) Rate the Importance of the following NPS Library services:
Physical spaces/facilities.
Very
Important
Important
Not Very
Important
Not Important
Neutral
Did Not Use
Total
Frequency
220
Percent
58.4
Valid
Percent
58.4
105
15
27.9
4.0
27.9
4.0
86.3
90.3
2
17
18
377
.5
4.5
4.7
100.0
.5
4.5
4.7
100.0
90.8
95.3
100.0
* data includes: 2012 QTR 2-4 only
Neutral
Not Important 4%
1%
Not Very
Important
4%
Important
28%
Did Not Use
5%
Very Important
58%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
58.4
Q 30a) Please rate your satisfaction of the NPS Library services:
Library staff assistance.
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Neutral
Did Not Use
Total
Frequency
250
78
2
14
33
377
Percent
66.3
20.7
.5
3.7
8.8
100.0
Valid
Percent
66.3
20.7
.5
3.7
8.8
100.0
* data includes: 2012 QTR 2-4 only
Neutral
4%
Not Satisfied
0%
Satisfied
21%
Did Not
Use
9%
Very Satisfied
66%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
66.3
87.0
87.5
91.2
100.0
Q 30b) Please rate your satisfaction of the NPS Library services:
Content (collections of online, print, and media resources).
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Did Not Use
Not Satisfied
Total
Frequency
225
109
14
27
2
377
Percent
59.7
28.9
3.7
.5
7.2
100.0
Valid
Percent
59.7
28.9
3.7
.5
7.2
100.0
* data includes: 2012 QTR 2-4 only
Did Not Use
7%
Neutral
4%
Satisfied
29%
Not Satisfied
0%
Very Satisfied
60%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
59.7
88.6
92.3
92.8
100.0
Q 30c) Please rate your satisfaction of the NPS Library services:
Research and discovery tools (library catalogs, article databases).
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Not Satisfied
Did Not Use
Total
Frequency Percent
239
63.4
95
25.2
14
3.7
7
1.9
22
5.8
377
100.0
Valid
Percent
63.4
25.2
3.7
1.9
5.8
100.0
* data includes: 2012 QTR 2-4 only
Neutral
4%
Not Satisfied
2%
Satisfied
25%
Did Not Use
6%
Very Satisfied
63%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
63.4
88.6
92.3
94.2
100.0
Q 30d) Please rate your satisfaction of the NPS Library services:
Delivery services (interlibrary loan, article delivery).
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Not Satisfied
Did Not Use
Total
Frequency
239
95
14
7
22
377
Percent
63.4
25.2
3.7
1.9
5.8
100.0
Valid
Percent
63.4
25.2
3.7
1.9
5.8
100.0
* data includes: 2012 QTR 2-4 only
Neutral
4%
Not Satisfied
2%
Satisfied
25%
Did Not Use
6%
Very Satisfied
63%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
63.4
88.6
92.3
94.2
100.0
Q 30e) Please rate your satisfaction of the NPS library services:
Library workshops, classes, online tutorials.
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Very
Satisfied
Neutral
Did Not Use
Total
Frequency
160
96
2
18
Percent
42.4
25.5
.5
4.8
Valid
Percent
42.4
25.5
.5
4.8
20
81
377
5.3
21.5
100.0
5.3
21.5
100.0
* data includes: 2012 QTR 2-4 only
Did Not Use
22%
Neutral
5%
Not Very
Satisfied
5%
Very Satisfied
42%
Satisfied
25%
Not Satisfied
1%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
42.4
67.9
68.4
73.2
78.5
100.0
Q 30f) Please rate your satisfaction of the NPS library services:
Remote access to services and collections.
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Neutral
Did Not Use
Total
Frequency
236
93
1
11
36
377
Percent
62.6
24.7
.3
2.9
9.5
100.0
Valid
Percent
62.6
24.7
.3
2.9
9.5
100.0
* data includes: 2012 QTR 2-4 only
Not Satisfied
0%
Neutral
3%
Did Not
Use
9%
Satisfied
25%
Very Satisfied
63%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
62.6
87.3
87.6
90.5
100.0
Q 30g) Please rate your satisfaction of the NPS library services: NPS
Library web site.
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Very
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Neutral
Did Not Use
Total
Frequency
232
107
2
Percent
61.6
28.4
.5
Valid
Percent
61.6
28.4
.5
3
16
17
377
.8
4.2
4.5
100.0
.8
4.2
4.5
100.0
* data includes: 2012 QTR 2-4 only
Not Satisfied
1%
Not Very
Satisfied
1%
Neutral
4%
Satisfied
28%
Did Not Use
4%
Very Satisfied
62%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
61.5
89.9
90.4
91.2
95.5
100.0
Q 30h) Please rate your satisfaction of the NPS library services:
Physical spaces/facilities.
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Very
Satisfied
Neutral
Did Not Use
Total
Frequency
207
122
6
3
Percent
54.9
32.4
1.6
.8
Valid
Percent
54.9
32.4
1.6
.8
17
22
377
4.5
5.8
100.0
4.5
5.8
100.0
* data includes: 2012 QTR 2-4 only
Not Very
Satisfied
1%
Neutral
4%
Did Not Use
6%
Not Satisfied
2%
Satisfied
32%
Very Satisfied
55%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
54.9
87.3
88.9
89.7
94.2
100.0
Q31) NPS computer services met all my course work and research
needs.
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
342
Percent
56.8
Valid
Percent
56.8
227
18
10
37.8
3.0
1.7
37.8
3.0
1.7
94.6
97.6
99.3
4
.7
.7
100.0
601
100.0
100.0
Disagree
Strongly 3%
N/a or Don't
Know
1%
Disagree
1%
Agree
38%
Strongly Agree
57%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
56.8
* Question 32 is missing in AY 2012 due to a change in the survey
instrument.
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Q 33) Commuting and parking were not a problem at NPS.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
199
233
112
47
Percent
33.1
38.7
18.6
7.8
Valid
Percent
33.1
38.7
18.6
7.8
11
1.8
1.8
602
100.0
100.0
N/a or Don't
Know
2%
Strongly
Disagree
8%
Disagree
18%
Strongly Agree
33%
Agree
39%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
33.1
71.8
90.4
98.2
100.0
Q34a) The CLASSROOM and other NON-LABORATORY facilities for
my program had the following characteristics: Accessible
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Strongly
Disagree
0%
Frequency
281
Percent
46.9
Valid
Percent
46.9
307
3
2
51.3
.5
.3
51.3
.5
.3
98.2
98.7
99.0
6
1.0
1.0
100.0
599
100.0
100.0
Disagree
1%
Agree
51%
N/a or Don't
Know
1%
Strongly Agree
47%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
46.9
Q34b) The CLASSROOM and other NON-LABORATORY facilities for
my program had the following characteristics: Adequate in number.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
255
307
16
12
Percent
42.6
51.3
2.7
2.0
Valid
Percent
42.6
51.3
2.7
2.0
9
1.4
1.4
599
100.0
100.0
Disagree
3%
N/a or Don't
Know
1%
Strongly
Disagree
2%
Agree
51%
Strongly Agree
43%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
42.6
93.9
96.6
98.6
100.0
Q34c) The CLASSROOM and other NON-LABORATORY facilities for
my program had the following characteristics: Good Working
Condition
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Disagree
6%
Frequency
226
329
35
7
Percent
37.7
54.9
5.8
1.2
Valid
Percent
37.7
54.9
5.8
1.2
2
.4
.4
599
100.0
100.0
N/a or Don't
Know
0%
Strongly
Disagree
1%
Strongly Agree
38%
Agree
55%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
37.7
92.6
98.4
99.6
100.0
Q34d) The CLASSROOM and other NON-LABORATORY facilities for
my program had the following characteristics: Equipped w/ Current
Technologies
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Disagree
7%
Frequency
216
322
44
7
Percent
36.1
53.8
7.3
1.2
Valid
Percent
36.1
53.8
7.3
1.2
10
1.6
1.6
599
100.0
100.0
Strongly
Disagree
1%
N/a or Don't
Know
2%
Strongly Agree
36%
Agree
54%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
36.1
89.9
97.2
98.4
100.0
Q34e) The CLASSROOM and other NON-LABORATORY facilities for
my program had the following characteristics: Well Maintained
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Disagree
6%
Frequency
233
322
37
4
Percent
38.8
53.8
6.2
.7
Valid
Percent
38.8
53.8
6.2
.7
3
.5
.5
599
100.0
100.0
Strongly
Disagree
1%
N/a or Don't
Know
0%
Strongly Agree
39%
Agree
54%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
38.9
92.7
98.9
99.6
100.0
Q34f) The CLASSROOM and other NON-LABORATORY facilities for
my program had the following characteristics: Responsive to
Course & Research Needs
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Disagree
4%
Frequency
218
Percent
36.4
Valid
Percent
36.4
333
22
4
55.6
3.7
.7
55.6
3.7
.7
92.0
95.7
96.4
22
3.6
3.6
100.0
599
100.0
100.0
N/a or Don't
Know
4%
Strongly
Disagree
1%
Strongly Agree
36%
Agree
55%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
36.4
Q35) The overall quality, appearance and currency of the NONLABORATORY facilities in my program left me with a favorable,
positive impression.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Disagree
5%
Frequency
227
325
28
5
Percent
37.9
54.3
4.7
.8
Valid
Percent
37.9
54.3
4.7
.8
14
2.3
2.3
599
100.0
100.0
Strongly
Disagree
1%
N/a or Don't
Know
2%
Strongly Agree
38%
Agree
54%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
37.9
92.2
96.9
97.7
100.0
Q36a) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the following
characteristics, Lab: Accessible
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
194
Percent
32.4
Valid
Percent
32.4
225
7
1
37.6
1.2
.2
37.6
1.2
.2
70.0
71.2
71.4
172
28.6
28.6
100.0
599
100.0
100.0
N/a or Don't
Know
29%
Strongly
Disagree
0%
Disagree
1%
Strongly Agree
32%
Agree
38%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
32.4
Q36b) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the following
characteristics, Lab: Good Working Condition
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
169
Percent
28.2
Valid
Percent
28.2
238
15
7
39.7
2.5
1.2
39.7
2.5
1.2
67.9
70.4
71.6
170
28.4
28.4
100.0
599
100.0
100.0
N/a or Don't
Know
28%
Strongly
Disagree
1%
Disagree
3%
Strongly Agree
28%
Agree
40%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
28.2
Q36c) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the following
characteristics, Lab: Equipped w/ Current Technologies
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
161
Percent
26.9
Valid
Percent
26.9
194
40
4
32.4
6.7
.7
32.4
6.7
.7
59.1
65.8
66.5
200
33.3
33.3
100.0
599
99.5
100.0
N/a or Don't
Know
33%
Strongly
Disagree
1%
Disagree
7%
Strongly Agree
27%
Agree
32%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
26.7
Q36d) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the following
characteristics, Lab: Focused on Combat Capabilities.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
104
182
44
6
Percent
17.4
30.4
7.3
1.0
Valid
Percent
17.4
30.4
7.3
1.0
263
43.9
43.9
599
99.5
100.0
Strongly Agree
17%
N/a or Don't
Know
44%
Strongly
Disagree
1%
Agree
31%
Disagree
7%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
17.4
47.8
55.1
56.1
100.0
Q36e) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the following
characteristics, Lab: Well Maintained
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
160
222
16
2
Percent
26.7
37.1
2.7
.3
Valid
Percent
26.7
37.1
2.7
.3
199
33.2
33.2
599
99.5
100.0
N/a or Don't
Know
33%
Strongly
Disagree
0%
Strongly Agree
27%
Agree
37%
Disagree
3%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
26.7
63.8
66.5
66.8
100.0
Q36f) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the following
characteristics, Lab: Responsive to Course & Research Needs
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
154
Percent
25.7
Valid
Percent
25.7
223
14
4
37.2
2.3
.7
37.2
2.3
.7
62.9
65.2
65.9
204
34.1
34.1
100.0
599
99.5
100.0
N/a or Don't
Know
34%
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
1%
2%
Strongly Agree
26%
Agree
37%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
25.7
Q37) The overall quality, appearance and currency of the
LABORATORIES in my program left me with a favorable, positive
impression.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Frequency
159
224
16
4
Percent
26.6
37.5
2.7
.7
Valid
Percent
26.6
37.5
2.7
.7
195
32.5
32.5
598
99.0
100.0
N/a or Don't
Know
33%
Strongly
Disagree
1%
Strongly Agree
26%
Agree
37%
Disagree
3%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
26.6
64.1
66.8
67.5
100.0
Q38) Adequate health services were available for my family and me
while at NPS.
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
N/a or Don't
Know
Total
Strongly
Disagree
5%
Frequency
155
Percent
25.9
Valid
Percent
25.9
277
52
28
46.2
8.7
4.7
46.2
8.7
4.7
72.1
80.8
85.5
87
14.5
14.6
100.0
599
99.5
100.0
N/a or
Don't
Know
14%
Strongly Agree
26%
Disagree
9%
Agree
46%
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014
Cumulative
Percent
25.9
* Questions 39-42 (GSEAS related) were added in AY 2013
NPS Office of Institutional Research
August 2014