New Jersey’s Public
Liberal Arts College
2010
GRADUATING SENIOR SURVEY
________________________________________________________________
Date of Publication: November 22, 2010
ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT, OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
Graduating Senior Survey 2010: Contents
CONTENTS
I. HIGHLIGHTS........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
II. DATA TABLES AND GRAPHS
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Part B: Career Development and Experiential Learning............................................................................................................................................ 32
Part C: Entering the Workforce Immediately ............................................................................................................................................................ 34
Part D: Continuing Education ................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Part E: Alternative Plans............................................................................................................................................................................................ 50
Part F: Undecided ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Longitudinal Comparison of Comparable Items........................................................................................................................................................ 55
III. APPENDICES:
Appendix A: Survey Response Rates and Representativeness
A1: Survey Response Rates ................................................................................................................................................................ 63
A2: Response Rates by School by Major ........................................................................................................................................... 64
A3: Representativeness of Survey Respondents ................................................................................................................................. 65
Appendix B: Responses to Two Open-ended questions (including summaries of students’ comments)
B1: What did you like best about Ramapo College? ........................................................................................................................... 68
B2: What would you change about Ramapo College? ........................................................................................................................ 106
The Survey Instrument .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 156
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010 - Highlights
HIGHLIGHTS
Quantifiable responses to the Graduating Senior Survey 2010 are presented in tables and graphs by school and by degree programs.
Below are brief summaries at the college level. Please refer to the tables and graphs for more detailed information.
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
Students responded positively regarding the quality of instruction they received at Ramapo College: 95.2% agreed that they received
high quality instruction, 94.7% agreed that they learned a lot in all or most of their courses, and 93.6% agreed that courses were
rigorous and demanded a high level of effort.
Students were slightly more satisfied with advisement from faculty advisors (72.7%) than from the Advisement Center (70.5%).
80.6% students agreed that most students were serious about learning.
Regarding campus climate, students’ responses were positive: 94.5% students agreed that people from different racial/ethnic
backgrounds got along well; 94% students agreed that they grew as a person culturally socially and ethically; 91.3% felt comfortable
at Ramapo and had a sense of belonging; and 97.7% felt safe on campus.
In general, 91.2% students would recommend Ramapo to other potential students, and 84% students would choose Ramapo again if
given the chance.
Part B: Career Development and Experiential Learning
Over half of the students reported participation in internships (54.1%) and community service (50.9%). A large number of students
also reported participation in field work experience (43.4%) and service learning (43.3%). Student self-reported participation in other
career development and experiential learning activities is as follows:
Cooperative education
39.6%
On campus employment
38.0%
Attended a lecture/event with international focus 37.1%
Career workshops
32.9%
Faculty research project/paper
32.9%
Graduate school advice
32.7%
Academic Assessment/Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010 - Highlights
Attended an academic conference 30.5%
Student teaching
28.2%
Graduate school workshop 27.4%
Presented a paper at an academic conference 23.4%
Clinical placement 22.4%
Federal Work Study job on campus 20.7%
Alternative break programs 19.4%
International cooperative education 18.7%
While attending Ramapo, most students (86.2%) worked 1 or more hours per week, including 9.0% who worked over 35 hours per
week.
For next year: 27.4% will ‘enter the workforce immediately’, 24.6% students plan to continue their education, and 41.6% students are
undecided. Among the undecided, 35.8% were looking for employment but did not have any job offer yet at the time of the survey.
6.5% reported to pursue alternative plans, which include: student teaching, traveling, having sometime off, and exploring options.
Part C: Entering the Workforce Immediately
Among those who will work full-time, 38.3% students will work at a job recently obtained, and 54.4% will work at the job held prior
to graduation. Most students found their present employer through one of two sources: applying directly to the company (22.2%) or
networking (22.2%). The next best sources are the Cahill Center (13.9%) and online job sites or newspapers (13.9%). The main areas
of students’ employment are: Business/Private Industry (37%), Communications (11.1%), Nursing (7.4%), and Social Services
(7.4%).
Among those who will work full-time, 43.1% reported that they will have an annual salary above $40,000, including 10.1% earning
$60,000 and above. Most students (70.4%) will work in New Jersey, and 38.8% will have employment directly related to their major
field of study.
77.7% students agreed that Ramapo prepared them well for a career in the area of their employment.
Part D: Continuing Education
Academic Assessment/Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010 - Highlights
Among those who plan to go on with education, 42.2% were already accepted by a graduate school at the time of the survey. At the
top of the list of colleges students applied for are: Rutgers University, Montclair State University, UMDNJ, and New York University.
At the top of the list of fields students plan to study are: Teaching/Education, Psychology, Law School, Social Work, Physical
Therapy, and Nursing.
84.3% students agreed that Ramapo prepared them well for graduate school. 24.3% reported that they attended Graduate School Day.
Longitudinal Comparisons
Two (2) year comparisons between 2009 and 2010:
Most quantifiable and comparable items between the Graduating Senior Survey 2010 and 2009 are presented in tables in the
Longitudinal Comparison section of this report. A brief summary is presented below.
Compared with last year, students responded with increased satisfaction with academics and campus climate, especially with the
following areas (item with largest increase listed first):
I found most students were serious about learning
(80.6% now vs. 78.0% last year)
I will recommend Ramapo to other potential students
(91.2% now vs. 89.1% last year)
If given the chance, I would choose Ramapo again
(84.0% now vs. 82.1% last year)
I felt comfortable here and I had a sense of belonging
(91.3% now vs. 89.7% last year)
Compared with last year, there is an increase in students’ self-reported participation in career development and experiential learning
activities. A detailed report of activities arranged by Cahill Center and by School/Faculty is included in the Longitudinal Comparison
section of this report. Overall participation for each activity (regardless how the activities are arranged) has increased especially in the
following areas (item with largest increase listed first):
Faculty research project/paper
(32.9% now vs. 26.8% last year)
Community service
(50.9% now vs. 45.6% last year)
Presented a paper at an academic conference
(23.4% now vs. 18.2% last year)
Attended a lecture/event with international focus (37.1% now vs. 32.4% last year)
Service learning
(43.3% now vs. 38.7% last year)
Academic Assessment/Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010 - Highlights
Student teaching
Clinical placement
(28.2% now vs. 24.1% last year)
(22.4% now vs. 18.5% last year)
The most notable differences between 2010 and 2009 reflect the current grim job market. At the time of this survey, fewer students
reported that they could enter workforce immediately (27.4% this year vs. 43.5% last year). Among those who would enter work
force immediately, 39.3% had full-time and 60.7% had part-time jobs, very similar to last year. Among those reported to have fulltime employment, fewer reported to have jobs recently obtained (38.3% this year vs. 56.3% last year); fewer students had jobs that are
directly related to students’ major field of study (38.8% this year vs. 68.4% last year); and fewer students reported annual salaries
$40,000 and above ( 43.1% this year vs. 64.7% last year).
For those who would continue their education, more students had been accepted to graduate school at the time of survey (42.2% this
year vs. 37.4% last year).
Satisfaction with employment preparation is lower (77.7% this year vs. 83.2% last year). Satisfaction with graduate school
preparation is also slightly lower (84.3% this year vs. 86.8% last year). Satisfaction with advisement is slightly lower for faculty
advisement (72.7% this year vs. 75.3% last year) and for the advisement center (70.5% vs. 72.4%).
Five (5) year and Ten (10) year comparisons:
Eleven (11) items between the current survey and a previous version are comparable, and the comparisons are presented in the tables
and graphs. A highlight of these comparisons is as follows.
Compared with 5 years ago, more students were serious about learning (80.60% now vs. 69.8% 5 years ago); students had higher level
of satisfaction for graduate school preparation (84.3% now vs. 73.8% 5 years ago) and for employment preparation (77.7% now vs.
69.3% 5 years ago). Satisfaction for quality of instruction was also higher (95.2% now vs. 90.3% 5 years ago). More students felt
comfortable here and had a sense of belonging (91.3% now vs. 86.4% 5 years ago).
A 10-year comparison shows greater satisfaction for most items.
Areas with higher level of satisfaction now than 10 years ago include (largest difference listed first):
I felt comfortable here and I had a sense of belonging (91.3% now vs. 82.7% 10 years ago)
People from different racial/ethnic groups got along (94.5% now vs. 88.8% 10 years ago)
I received high quality instruction (95.2 now vs. 89.6% 10 years ago)
Academic Assessment/Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010 - Highlights
Most students were serious about learning (80.6% now vs. 75.6% 10 years ago)
Ramapo /my major prepared me well for graduate school (84.3% now vs. 79.7% 10 years ago)
I felt safe on campus (97.7% now vs. 93.3% 10 years ago)
Areas with lower level of satisfaction now than 10 years ago include:
My faculty advisor was very helpful (72.7% now vs.80.4% 10 years ago)
The Advisement center was very helpful (70.5% now vs. 72.1% 10 years ago)
Survey Response Rate and Representativeness
The response rate for the Graduating Senior Survey 2010 was 57%. A comparison of the 753 survey respondents with the 1320 survey
population show that respondents represent the survey population well on students’ ethnicity and the schools to which they belong.
However, proportionally more responses were from younger students (age 24 or younger), female students, and students with a GPA
of 3.0 or higher.
Students’ Responses to Two Open-ended Questions
Students’ responses to the two open-ended questions at the end of the survey are included at the end of this report with summaries of
responses for each question.
Please refer to Appendix B for summary and the responses for the question:
B1: What did you like best about Ramapo College?
Please refer to Appendix B for summary and the responses for the question:
B2: What would you change about Ramapo College?
Academic Assessment/Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academmics and Campus Climate
DATA TABLES AND GRAPHS
PART A: ACADEMICS AND CAMPUS CLIMATE
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
CA
SB
SS
TS
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
I received high quality instruction in all or most courses
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Total
Row N %
5
15
6
13
7
1
47
3
4
18
3
28
16
38
0
0
3
57
4
11
39
4
5
7
70
2
20
3
2
2
3
20
52
62.5%
44.1%
54.5%
37.1%
46.7%
33.3%
44.3%
16.7%
25.0%
26.5%
30.0%
25.0%
38.1%
36.5%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
33.9%
40.0%
36.7%
32.5%
33.3%
31.3%
38.9%
34.0%
33.3%
34.5%
50.0%
66.7%
28.6%
30.0%
31.3%
33.8%
3
17
5
22
7
2
56
13
10
47
6
76
24
60
7
5
4
100
6
19
80
6
10
10
131
4
36
3
1
3
7
40
94
37.5%
50.0%
45.5%
62.9%
46.7%
66.7%
52.8%
72.2%
62.5%
69.1%
60.0%
67.9%
57.1%
57.7%
100.0%
62.5%
57.1%
59.5%
60.0%
63.3%
66.7%
50.0%
62.5%
55.6%
63.6%
66.7%
62.1%
50.0%
33.3%
42.9%
70.0%
62.5%
61.0%
0
2
0
0
1
0
3
2
2
3
1
8
2
6
0
2
0
10
0
0
1
2
1
0
4
0
2
0
0
2
0
4
8
0.0%
5.9%
0.0%
0.0%
6.7%
0.0%
2.8%
11.1%
12.5%
4.4%
10.0%
7.1%
4.8%
5.8%
0.0%
25.0%
0.0%
6.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.8%
16.7%
6.3%
0.0%
1.9%
0.0%
3.4%
0.0%
0.0%
28.6%
0.0%
6.3%
5.2%
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
12.5%
0.0%
0.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5.6%
0.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
8
34
11
35
15
3
106
18
16
68
10
112
42
104
7
8
7
168
10
30
120
12
16
18
206
6
58
6
3
7
10
64
154
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
0
0.0%
5
83.3%
0
0.0%
1
16.7%
6
100.0%
254
33.8%
462
61.4%
33
4.4%
3
0.4%
752
100.0%
6
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I received high quality instruction in all or most courses
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
55.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
60.0%
65.0%
70.0%
75.0%
80.0%
85.0%
90.0%
95.0%
100.0%
100.0%
94.1%
100.0%
100.0%
93.3%
100.0%
97.2%
88.9%
87.5%
95.6%
90.0%
92.9%
95.2%
94.2%
100.0%
62.5%
100.0%
93.5%
100.0%
100.0%
99.2%
83.3%
93.8%
94.4%
97.6%
100.0%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
71.4%
100.0%
93.8%
94.8%
83.3%
95.2%
7
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academmics and Campus Climate
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
CA
SB
SS
TS
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
I learned a lot in all or most of my courses
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Total
Row N %
4
50.0%
4
50.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
8
100.0%
15
8
15
5
2
49
4
44.1%
72.7%
42.9%
33.3%
66.7%
46.2%
22.2%
17
2
19
8
1
51
13
50.0%
18.2%
54.3%
53.3%
33.3%
48.1%
72.2%
1
1
1
0
0
3
1
2.9%
9.1%
2.9%
0.0%
0.0%
2.8%
5.6%
1
0
0
2
0
3
0
2.9%
0.0%
0.0%
13.3%
0.0%
2.8%
0.0%
34
11
35
15
3
106
18
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
3
16
18.8%
23.9%
10
48
62.5%
71.6%
3
3
18.8%
4.5%
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
16
67
100.0%
100.0%
3
26
18
34
1
0
2
55
6
9
44
3
6
7
75
1
19
2
2
1
3
26
54
30.0%
23.4%
42.9%
32.7%
14.3%
0.0%
28.6%
32.7%
60.0%
31.0%
36.7%
25.0%
37.5%
38.9%
36.6%
16.7%
32.8%
33.3%
66.7%
14.3%
30.0%
40.6%
35.1%
6
77
22
63
6
7
5
103
3
18
72
8
10
11
122
5
37
4
1
4
6
36
93
60.0%
69.4%
52.4%
60.6%
85.7%
87.5%
71.4%
61.3%
30.0%
62.1%
60.0%
66.7%
62.5%
61.1%
59.5%
83.3%
63.8%
66.7%
33.3%
57.1%
60.0%
56.3%
60.4%
1
8
2
6
0
0
0
8
1
2
4
1
0
0
8
0
1
0
0
2
1
2
6
10.0%
7.2%
4.8%
5.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4.8%
10.0%
6.9%
3.3%
8.3%
0.0%
0.0%
3.9%
0.0%
1.7%
0.0%
0.0%
28.6%
10.0%
3.1%
3.9%
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.0%
0.0%
12.5%
0.0%
1.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.6%
10
111
42
104
7
8
7
168
10
29
120
12
16
18
205
6
58
6
3
7
10
64
154
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
0
0.0%
5
83.3%
0
0.0%
1
16.7%
6
100.0%
259
34.5%
451
60.1%
33
4.4%
7
0.9%
750
100.0%
8
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I learned a lot in all or most of my courses
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
55.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
60.0%
65.0%
70.0%
75.0%
80.0%
85.0%
90.0%
95.0%
100.0%
100.0%
94.1%
90.9%
97.1%
86.7%
100.0%
94.3%
94.4%
81.3%
95.5%
90.0%
92.8%
95.2%
93.3%
100.0%
87.5%
100.0%
94.0%
90.0%
93.1%
96.7%
91.7%
100.0%
100.0%
96.1%
100.0%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
71.4%
90.0%
96.9%
95.5%
83.3%
94.7%
9
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academmics and Campus Climate
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
CA
SB
SS
TS
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
The courses in my major were rigorous and demanded a high level of effort
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Total
Row N %
4
50.0%
4
50.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
8
100.0%
16
7
15
4
1
47
5
47.1%
63.6%
42.9%
26.7%
33.3%
44.3%
27.8%
15
3
20
9
2
53
12
44.1%
27.3%
57.1%
60.0%
66.7%
50.0%
66.7%
2
1
0
1
0
4
1
5.9%
9.1%
0.0%
6.7%
0.0%
3.8%
5.6%
1
0
0
1
0
2
0
2.9%
0.0%
0.0%
6.7%
0.0%
1.9%
0.0%
34
11
35
15
3
106
18
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
3
16
18.8%
23.5%
10
43
62.5%
63.2%
3
8
18.8%
11.8%
0
1
0.0%
1.5%
16
68
100.0%
100.0%
1
25
25
39
3
4
2
73
4
8
46
3
4
10
75
2
34
3
2
3
5
34
83
10.0%
22.3%
59.5%
37.9%
42.9%
50.0%
28.6%
43.7%
40.0%
26.7%
38.3%
25.0%
25.0%
55.6%
36.4%
33.3%
58.6%
50.0%
66.7%
42.9%
50.0%
54.0%
54.2%
7
72
14
60
4
3
4
85
4
20
65
9
12
8
118
4
21
3
1
4
5
28
66
70.0%
64.3%
33.3%
58.3%
57.1%
37.5%
57.1%
50.9%
40.0%
66.7%
54.2%
75.0%
75.0%
44.4%
57.3%
66.7%
36.2%
50.0%
33.3%
57.1%
50.0%
44.4%
43.1%
2
14
3
3
0
1
1
8
2
2
9
0
0
0
13
0
3
0
0
0
0
1
4
20.0%
12.5%
7.1%
2.9%
0.0%
12.5%
14.3%
4.8%
20.0%
6.7%
7.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
6.3%
0.0%
5.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.6%
2.6%
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.0%
0.9%
0.0%
1.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
10
112
42
103
7
8
7
167
10
30
120
12
16
18
206
6
58
6
3
7
10
63
153
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
0
0.0%
5
83.3%
1
16.7%
0
0.0%
6
100.0%
303
40.4%
399
53.2%
44
5.9%
4
0.5%
750
100.0%
10
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
The courses in my major were rigorous and demanded a high level of effort
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
55.0%
60.0%
65.0%
70.0%
75.0%
80.0%
85.0%
90.0%
95.0%
100.0%
100.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
91.2%
90.9%
100.0%
86.7%
100.0%
94.3%
94.4%
81.3%
86.8%
80.0%
86.6%
92.9%
96.1%
100.0%
87.5%
85.7%
94.6%
80.0%
93.3%
92.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
93.7%
100.0%
94.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
98.4%
97.4%
83.3%
93.6%
11
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academmics and Campus Climate
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
CA
SB
SS
TS
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
My faculty advisor was very helpful
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Total
Row N %
5
62.5%
3
37.5%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
8
100.0%
10
7
8
5
1
36
6
29.4%
63.6%
22.9%
33.3%
33.3%
34.0%
33.3%
11
2
9
7
2
34
8
32.4%
18.2%
25.7%
46.7%
66.7%
32.1%
44.4%
8
1
13
2
0
24
4
23.5%
9.1%
37.1%
13.3%
0.0%
22.6%
22.2%
5
1
5
1
0
12
0
14.7%
9.1%
14.3%
6.7%
0.0%
11.3%
0.0%
34
11
35
15
3
106
18
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
11
30
68.8%
44.1%
5
29
31.3%
42.6%
0
8
0.0%
11.8%
0
1
0.0%
1.5%
16
68
100.0%
100.0%
3
50
7
32
3
3
1
46
6
11
25
2
7
6
57
2
13
4
2
3
3
10
37
30.0%
44.6%
17.1%
31.1%
42.9%
37.5%
14.3%
27.7%
60.0%
36.7%
20.8%
16.7%
43.8%
33.3%
27.7%
33.3%
22.4%
66.7%
66.7%
42.9%
30.0%
15.6%
24.0%
4
46
23
45
1
2
6
77
4
15
55
6
6
4
90
3
27
2
1
3
6
26
68
40.0%
41.1%
56.1%
43.7%
14.3%
25.0%
85.7%
46.4%
40.0%
50.0%
45.8%
50.0%
37.5%
22.2%
43.7%
50.0%
46.6%
33.3%
33.3%
42.9%
60.0%
40.6%
44.2%
3
15
6
16
2
2
0
26
0
2
29
2
3
5
41
0
14
0
0
0
1
15
30
30.0%
13.4%
14.6%
15.5%
28.6%
25.0%
0.0%
15.7%
0.0%
6.7%
24.2%
16.7%
18.8%
27.8%
19.9%
0.0%
24.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
10.0%
23.4%
19.5%
0
1
5
10
1
1
0
17
0
2
11
2
0
3
18
1
4
0
0
1
0
13
19
0.0%
0.9%
12.2%
9.7%
14.3%
12.5%
0.0%
10.2%
0.0%
6.7%
9.2%
16.7%
0.0%
16.7%
8.7%
16.7%
6.9%
0.0%
0.0%
14.3%
0.0%
20.3%
12.3%
10
112
41
103
7
8
7
166
10
30
120
12
16
18
206
6
58
6
3
7
10
64
154
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
4
66.7%
0
0.0%
1
16.7%
1
16.7%
6
100.0%
230
30.7%
315
42.0%
137
18.3%
68
9.1%
750
100.0%
12
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
My faculty advisor was very helpful
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
40.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
100.0%
61.8%
81.8%
48.6%
80.0%
100.0%
66.0%
77.8%
100.0%
86.8%
70.0%
85.7%
73.2%
74.8%
57.1%
62.5%
100.0%
74.1%
100.0%
86.7%
66.7%
66.7%
81.3%
55.6%
71.4%
83.3%
69.0%
100.0%
100.0%
85.7%
90.0%
56.2%
68.2%
66.7%
72.7%
13
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academmics and Campus Climate
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
CA
SB
SS
TS
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
The Advisement center was very helpful
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Total
Row N %
0
0.0%
5
62.5%
3
37.5%
0
0.0%
8
100.0%
4
1
9
2
0
16
3
11.8%
9.1%
26.5%
14.3%
0.0%
15.4%
16.7%
17
7
18
9
2
58
11
50.0%
63.6%
52.9%
64.3%
66.7%
55.8%
61.1%
10
1
7
2
0
23
3
29.4%
9.1%
20.6%
14.3%
0.0%
22.1%
16.7%
3
2
0
1
1
7
1
8.8%
18.2%
0.0%
7.1%
33.3%
6.7%
5.6%
34
11
34
14
3
104
18
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
6
8
37.5%
11.8%
7
39
43.8%
57.4%
2
17
12.5%
25.0%
1
4
6.3%
5.9%
16
68
100.0%
100.0%
1
18
2
21
0
1
2
26
5
7
15
2
3
3
35
2
10
1
1
1
2
4
21
10.0%
16.1%
4.9%
20.2%
0.0%
12.5%
28.6%
15.6%
50.0%
23.3%
12.6%
16.7%
20.0%
16.7%
17.2%
33.3%
17.2%
16.7%
33.3%
14.3%
20.0%
6.3%
13.7%
7
64
26
52
4
2
4
88
4
16
74
7
7
10
118
3
31
3
2
0
6
35
80
70.0%
57.1%
63.4%
50.0%
57.1%
25.0%
57.1%
52.7%
40.0%
53.3%
62.2%
58.3%
46.7%
55.6%
57.8%
50.0%
53.4%
50.0%
66.7%
0.0%
60.0%
55.6%
52.3%
2
24
10
18
2
3
1
34
1
5
23
3
4
4
40
0
16
1
0
4
1
21
43
20.0%
21.4%
24.4%
17.3%
28.6%
37.5%
14.3%
20.4%
10.0%
16.7%
19.3%
25.0%
26.7%
22.2%
19.6%
0.0%
27.6%
16.7%
0.0%
57.1%
10.0%
33.3%
28.1%
0
6
3
13
1
2
0
19
0
2
7
0
1
1
11
1
1
1
0
2
1
3
9
0.0%
5.4%
7.3%
12.5%
14.3%
25.0%
0.0%
11.4%
0.0%
6.7%
5.9%
0.0%
6.7%
5.6%
5.4%
16.7%
1.7%
16.7%
0.0%
28.6%
10.0%
4.8%
5.9%
10
112
41
104
7
8
7
167
10
30
119
12
15
18
204
6
58
6
3
7
10
63
153
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
0
0.0%
2
33.3%
3
50.0%
1
16.7%
6
100.0%
116
15.5%
410
55.0%
167
22.4%
53
7.1%
746
100.0%
14
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
The Advisement Center was very helpful
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
0.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
62.5%
61.8%
72.7%
79.4%
78.6%
66.7%
71.2%
77.8%
81.3%
69.1%
80.0%
73.2%
68.3%
70.2%
57.1%
37.5%
85.7%
68.3%
90.0%
76.7%
74.8%
75.0%
66.7%
72.2%
75.0%
83.3%
70.7%
66.7%
100.0%
14.3%
80.0%
61.9%
66.0%
33.3%
70.5%
15
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academmics and Campus Climate
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
CA
SB
SS
TS
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
I was able to get the classes I needed for my major
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Total
Row N %
3
37.5%
5
62.5%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
8
100.0%
16
3
15
8
2
47
7
47.1%
27.3%
42.9%
53.3%
66.7%
44.3%
38.9%
17
7
18
7
1
55
10
50.0%
63.6%
51.4%
46.7%
33.3%
51.9%
55.6%
0
1
2
0
0
3
1
0.0%
9.1%
5.7%
0.0%
0.0%
2.8%
5.6%
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
2.9%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.9%
0.0%
34
11
35
15
3
106
18
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
6
23
37.5%
33.8%
7
39
43.8%
57.4%
2
6
12.5%
8.8%
1
0
6.3%
0.0%
16
68
100.0%
100.0%
4
40
19
32
1
1
3
56
3
13
40
3
1
9
69
3
25
3
2
3
5
22
63
40.0%
35.7%
45.2%
30.8%
14.3%
12.5%
42.9%
33.3%
30.0%
43.3%
33.3%
25.0%
6.3%
50.0%
33.5%
50.0%
43.1%
50.0%
66.7%
42.9%
50.0%
34.4%
40.9%
6
62
21
52
5
6
4
88
7
15
69
9
13
8
121
3
27
3
1
3
5
34
76
60.0%
55.4%
50.0%
50.0%
71.4%
75.0%
57.1%
52.4%
70.0%
50.0%
57.5%
75.0%
81.3%
44.4%
58.7%
50.0%
46.6%
50.0%
33.3%
42.9%
50.0%
53.1%
49.4%
0
9
2
16
1
1
0
20
0
2
9
0
2
0
13
0
6
0
0
1
0
6
13
0.0%
8.0%
4.8%
15.4%
14.3%
12.5%
0.0%
11.9%
0.0%
6.7%
7.5%
0.0%
12.5%
0.0%
6.3%
0.0%
10.3%
0.0%
0.0%
14.3%
0.0%
9.4%
8.4%
0
1
0
4
0
0
0
4
0
0
2
0
0
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0.0%
0.9%
0.0%
3.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2.4%
0.0%
0.0%
1.7%
0.0%
0.0%
5.6%
1.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3.1%
1.3%
10
112
42
104
7
8
7
168
10
30
120
12
16
18
206
6
58
6
3
7
10
64
154
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
3
50.0%
2
33.3%
0
0.0%
1
16.7%
6
100.0%
278
37.0%
404
53.7%
58
7.7%
12
1.6%
752
100.0%
16
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Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I was able to get the classes I needed for my major
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
55.0%
60.0%
65.0%
70.0%
75.0%
80.0%
85.0%
90.0%
95.0%
100.0%
100.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
97.1%
90.9%
94.3%
100.0%
100.0%
96.2%
94.4%
81.3%
91.2%
100.0%
91.1%
95.2%
80.8%
85.7%
87.5%
100.0%
85.7%
100.0%
93.3%
90.8%
100.0%
87.5%
94.4%
92.2%
100.0%
89.7%
100.0%
100.0%
85.7%
100.0%
87.5%
90.3%
83.3%
90.7%
17
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academmics and Campus Climate
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
CA
SB
SS
TS
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
I found most students were serious about learning
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Total
Row N %
1
12.5%
5
62.5%
2
25.0%
0
0.0%
8
100.0%
6
3
6
3
1
20
1
17.6%
27.3%
17.1%
20.0%
33.3%
18.9%
5.6%
19
5
23
6
1
59
13
55.9%
45.5%
65.7%
40.0%
33.3%
55.7%
72.2%
7
3
4
5
1
22
4
20.6%
27.3%
11.4%
33.3%
33.3%
20.8%
22.2%
2
0
2
1
0
5
0
5.9%
0.0%
5.7%
6.7%
0.0%
4.7%
0.0%
34
11
35
15
3
106
18
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
3
8
18.8%
11.8%
10
40
62.5%
58.8%
3
19
18.8%
27.9%
0
1
0.0%
1.5%
16
68
100.0%
100.0%
4
16
5
17
0
0
1
23
2
5
21
1
2
5
36
2
7
2
2
1
2
16
32
40.0%
14.3%
11.9%
16.3%
0.0%
0.0%
14.3%
13.7%
20.0%
16.7%
17.5%
8.3%
12.5%
27.8%
17.5%
33.3%
12.1%
33.3%
66.7%
14.3%
20.0%
25.0%
20.8%
6
69
30
68
7
1
6
112
6
21
83
8
11
10
139
1
36
4
1
3
8
44
97
60.0%
61.6%
71.4%
65.4%
100.0%
12.5%
85.7%
66.7%
60.0%
70.0%
69.2%
66.7%
68.8%
55.6%
67.5%
16.7%
62.1%
66.7%
33.3%
42.9%
80.0%
68.8%
63.0%
0
26
6
17
0
6
0
29
2
4
14
3
3
3
29
2
14
0
0
3
0
4
23
0.0%
23.2%
14.3%
16.3%
0.0%
75.0%
0.0%
17.3%
20.0%
13.3%
11.7%
25.0%
18.8%
16.7%
14.1%
33.3%
24.1%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
0.0%
6.3%
14.9%
0
1
1
2
0
1
0
4
0
0
2
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0.0%
0.9%
2.4%
1.9%
0.0%
12.5%
0.0%
2.4%
0.0%
0.0%
1.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.0%
16.7%
1.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.3%
10
112
42
104
7
8
7
168
10
30
120
12
16
18
206
6
58
6
3
7
10
64
154
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
0
0.0%
3
50.0%
1
16.7%
2
33.3%
6
100.0%
127
16.9%
479
63.7%
130
17.3%
16
2.1%
752
100.0%
18
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I found most students were serious about learning
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
0.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
75.0%
73.5%
72.7%
82.9%
60.0%
66.7%
74.5%
77.8%
81.3%
70.6%
100.0%
75.9%
83.3%
81.7%
100.0%
12.5%
100.0%
80.4%
80.0%
86.7%
86.7%
75.0%
81.3%
83.3%
85.0%
50.0%
74.1%
100.0%
100.0%
57.1%
100.0%
93.8%
83.8%
50.0%
80.6%
19
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academmics and Campus Climate
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
CA
SB
SS
TS
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
People from different racial/ethnic backgrounds got along well
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Total
Row N %
2
25.0%
6
75.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
8
100.0%
14
4
11
4
1
36
4
41.2%
36.4%
31.4%
28.6%
33.3%
34.3%
22.2%
18
7
22
8
2
63
13
52.9%
63.6%
62.9%
57.1%
66.7%
60.0%
72.2%
2
0
1
1
0
4
1
5.9%
0.0%
2.9%
7.1%
0.0%
3.8%
5.6%
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0.0%
0.0%
2.9%
7.1%
0.0%
1.9%
0.0%
34
11
35
14
3
105
18
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
6
24
37.5%
34.8%
8
45
50.0%
65.2%
1
0
6.3%
0.0%
1
0
6.3%
0.0%
16
69
100.0%
100.0%
6
40
14
41
2
2
1
60
5
7
37
3
2
6
60
1
17
1
2
1
3
26
51
60.0%
35.4%
33.3%
39.4%
28.6%
25.0%
14.3%
35.7%
50.0%
23.3%
30.8%
25.0%
12.5%
33.3%
29.1%
16.7%
29.8%
16.7%
66.7%
14.3%
30.0%
41.3%
33.6%
4
70
25
59
5
5
6
100
5
20
74
9
14
12
134
5
35
5
1
6
6
33
91
40.0%
61.9%
59.5%
56.7%
71.4%
62.5%
85.7%
59.5%
50.0%
66.7%
61.7%
75.0%
87.5%
66.7%
65.0%
83.3%
61.4%
83.3%
33.3%
85.7%
60.0%
52.4%
59.9%
0
2
3
3
0
0
0
6
0
3
9
0
0
0
12
0
4
0
0
0
1
3
8
0.0%
1.8%
7.1%
2.9%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3.6%
0.0%
10.0%
7.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5.8%
0.0%
7.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
10.0%
4.8%
5.3%
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
0.0%
0.9%
0.0%
1.0%
0.0%
12.5%
0.0%
1.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.6%
1.3%
10
113
42
104
7
8
7
168
10
30
120
12
16
18
206
6
57
6
3
7
10
63
152
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
0
0.0%
4
66.7%
1
16.7%
1
16.7%
6
100.0%
247
32.9%
462
61.6%
33
4.4%
8
1.1%
750
100.0%
20
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
People from different racial/ethnic backgrounds got along well
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
55.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
60.0%
65.0%
70.0%
75.0%
80.0%
85.0%
90.0%
95.0%
100.0%
100.0%
94.1%
100.0%
94.3%
85.7%
100.0%
94.3%
94.4%
87.5%
100.0%
100.0%
97.3%
92.9%
96.2%
100.0%
87.5%
100.0%
95.2%
100.0%
90.0%
92.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
94.2%
100.0%
91.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
90.0%
93.7%
93.4%
66.7%
94.5%
21
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academmics and Campus Climate
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
CA
SB
SS
TS
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
I grew as a person culturally, socially and ethically
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Total
Row N %
5
62.5%
3
37.5%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
8
100.0%
17
7
16
4
1
50
4
50.0%
63.6%
45.7%
28.6%
33.3%
47.6%
22.2%
16
3
19
8
2
51
12
47.1%
27.3%
54.3%
57.1%
66.7%
48.6%
66.7%
0
1
0
0
0
1
2
0.0%
9.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.0%
11.1%
1
0
0
2
0
3
0
2.9%
0.0%
0.0%
14.3%
0.0%
2.9%
0.0%
34
11
35
14
3
105
18
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
3
25
18.8%
36.8%
12
37
75.0%
54.4%
1
6
6.3%
8.8%
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
16
68
100.0%
100.0%
6
38
9
46
1
5
3
64
5
13
44
4
5
11
82
1
20
1
2
2
4
26
56
60.0%
33.9%
21.4%
44.2%
14.3%
62.5%
42.9%
38.1%
50.0%
43.3%
36.7%
33.3%
31.3%
61.1%
39.8%
16.7%
34.5%
16.7%
66.7%
28.6%
40.0%
40.6%
36.4%
4
65
32
53
6
1
4
96
4
14
68
7
10
5
108
5
35
5
1
4
6
35
91
40.0%
58.0%
76.2%
51.0%
85.7%
12.5%
57.1%
57.1%
40.0%
46.7%
56.7%
58.3%
62.5%
27.8%
52.4%
83.3%
60.3%
83.3%
33.3%
57.1%
60.0%
54.7%
59.1%
0
9
1
3
0
0
0
4
1
2
7
1
1
2
14
0
3
0
0
1
0
3
7
0.0%
8.0%
2.4%
2.9%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2.4%
10.0%
6.7%
5.8%
8.3%
6.3%
11.1%
6.8%
0.0%
5.2%
0.0%
0.0%
14.3%
0.0%
4.7%
4.5%
0
0
0
2
0
2
0
4
0
1
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.9%
0.0%
25.0%
0.0%
2.4%
0.0%
3.3%
0.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
10
112
42
104
7
8
7
168
10
30
120
12
16
18
206
6
58
6
3
7
10
64
154
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
2
33.3%
3
50.0%
1
16.7%
0
0.0%
6
100.0%
292
38.9%
414
55.1%
36
4.8%
9
1.2%
751
100.0%
22
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I grew as a person culturally, socially and ethically
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
55.0%
60.0%
65.0%
70.0%
75.0%
80.0%
85.0%
90.0%
95.0%
100.0%
100.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
97.1%
90.9%
100.0%
85.7%
100.0%
96.2%
88.9%
93.8%
91.2%
100.0%
92.0%
97.6%
95.2%
100.0%
75.0%
100.0%
95.2%
90.0%
90.0%
93.3%
91.7%
93.8%
88.9%
92.2%
100.0%
94.8%
100.0%
100.0%
85.7%
100.0%
95.3%
95.5%
83.3%
94.0%
23
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academmics and Campus Climate
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
CA
SB
SS
TS
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
I felt comfortable here and I had a sense of belonging
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Total
Row N %
3
37.5%
4
50.0%
1
12.5%
0
0.0%
8
100.0%
18
5
18
7
1
52
5
52.9%
45.5%
51.4%
46.7%
33.3%
49.1%
27.8%
15
4
16
5
2
46
11
44.1%
36.4%
45.7%
33.3%
66.7%
43.4%
61.1%
0
2
1
1
0
5
2
0.0%
18.2%
2.9%
6.7%
0.0%
4.7%
11.1%
1
0
0
2
0
3
0
2.9%
0.0%
0.0%
13.3%
0.0%
2.8%
0.0%
34
11
35
15
3
106
18
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
5
26
31.3%
38.2%
6
37
37.5%
54.4%
4
4
25.0%
5.9%
1
1
6.3%
1.5%
16
68
100.0%
100.0%
4
40
12
45
2
0
2
61
5
14
39
3
5
6
72
2
22
3
2
3
5
26
63
40.0%
35.7%
28.6%
43.3%
28.6%
0.0%
28.6%
36.3%
50.0%
46.7%
32.5%
25.0%
33.3%
33.3%
35.1%
33.3%
37.9%
50.0%
66.7%
42.9%
50.0%
40.6%
40.9%
6
60
25
51
4
6
5
91
5
14
71
9
8
11
118
4
32
3
0
4
4
32
79
60.0%
53.6%
59.5%
49.0%
57.1%
75.0%
71.4%
54.2%
50.0%
46.7%
59.2%
75.0%
53.3%
61.1%
57.6%
66.7%
55.2%
50.0%
0.0%
57.1%
40.0%
50.0%
51.3%
0
10
5
8
1
1
0
15
0
2
9
0
2
0
13
0
4
0
1
0
1
5
11
0.0%
8.9%
11.9%
7.7%
14.3%
12.5%
0.0%
8.9%
0.0%
6.7%
7.5%
0.0%
13.3%
0.0%
6.3%
0.0%
6.9%
0.0%
33.3%
0.0%
10.0%
7.8%
7.1%
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0.0%
1.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
12.5%
0.0%
0.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.8%
0.0%
0.0%
5.6%
1.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.6%
0.6%
10
112
42
104
7
8
7
168
10
30
120
12
15
18
205
6
58
6
3
7
10
64
154
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
2
33.3%
2
33.3%
2
33.3%
0
0.0%
6
100.0%
290
38.6%
396
52.7%
56
7.5%
9
1.2%
751
100.0%
24
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I felt comfortable here and I had a sense of belonging
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
55.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
60.0%
65.0%
70.0%
75.0%
80.0%
85.0%
90.0%
95.0%
100.0%
87.5%
97.1%
81.8%
97.1%
80.0%
100.0%
92.5%
88.9%
68.8%
92.6%
100.0%
89.3%
88.1%
92.3%
85.7%
75.0%
100.0%
90.5%
100.0%
93.3%
91.7%
100.0%
86.7%
94.4%
92.7%
100.0%
93.1%
100.0%
66.7%
100.0%
90.0%
90.6%
92.2%
66.6%
91.3%
25
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academmics and Campus Climate
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
CA
SB
SS
TS
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
Agree
Count
Row N %
I felt safe while on campus
Disagree
Count
Row N %
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
Count
Total
Row N %
5
62.5%
3
37.5%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
8
100.0%
20
9
21
5
2
62
4
58.8%
81.8%
60.0%
35.7%
66.7%
59.0%
22.2%
13
2
13
6
1
38
14
38.2%
18.2%
37.1%
42.9%
33.3%
36.2%
77.8%
0
0
1
3
0
4
0
0.0%
0.0%
2.9%
21.4%
0.0%
3.8%
0.0%
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
2.9%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.0%
0.0%
34
11
35
14
3
105
18
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
7
29
43.8%
43.3%
9
37
56.3%
55.2%
0
1
0.0%
1.5%
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
16
67
100.0%
100.0%
6
46
22
64
3
2
3
94
8
19
52
7
7
8
101
2
29
3
2
5
4
31
76
60.0%
41.4%
52.4%
61.5%
42.9%
25.0%
42.9%
56.0%
80.0%
63.3%
43.3%
58.3%
43.8%
44.4%
49.0%
33.3%
50.9%
50.0%
66.7%
71.4%
44.4%
48.4%
50.0%
3
63
19
38
4
6
4
71
2
10
68
4
8
10
102
4
26
3
1
2
5
31
72
30.0%
56.8%
45.2%
36.5%
57.1%
75.0%
57.1%
42.3%
20.0%
33.3%
56.7%
33.3%
50.0%
55.6%
49.5%
66.7%
45.6%
50.0%
33.3%
28.6%
55.6%
48.4%
47.4%
1
2
1
2
0
0
0
3
0
1
0
1
1
0
3
0
2
0
0
0
0
2
4
10.0%
1.8%
2.4%
1.9%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.8%
0.0%
3.3%
0.0%
8.3%
6.3%
0.0%
1.5%
0.0%
3.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3.1%
2.6%
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
10
111
42
104
7
8
7
168
10
30
120
12
16
18
206
6
57
6
3
7
9
64
152
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
4
66.7%
2
33.3%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
6
100.0%
383
51.2%
348
46.5%
16
2.1%
1
0.1%
748
100.0%
26
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I felt safe while on campus
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
55.0%
60.0%
65.0%
70.0%
75.0%
80.0%
85.0%
90.0%
95.0%
100.0%
100.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
97.1%
100.0%
97.1%
78.6%
100.0%
95.2%
100.0%
100.0%
98.5%
90.0%
98.2%
97.6%
98.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
98.2%
100.0%
96.7%
100.0%
91.7%
93.8%
100.0%
98.5%
100.0%
96.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
96.8%
97.4%
100.0%
97.7%
27
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academmics and Campus Climate
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
CA
SB
SS
TS
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
I will recommend Ramapo to other potential students
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Total
Row N %
5
62.5%
2
25.0%
1
12.5%
0
0.0%
8
100.0%
15
5
18
3
1
47
5
44.1%
45.5%
51.4%
20.0%
33.3%
44.3%
27.8%
17
6
16
9
1
51
10
50.0%
54.5%
45.7%
60.0%
33.3%
48.1%
55.6%
1
0
1
1
1
5
3
2.9%
0.0%
2.9%
6.7%
33.3%
4.7%
16.7%
1
0
0
2
0
3
0
2.9%
0.0%
0.0%
13.3%
0.0%
2.8%
0.0%
34
11
35
15
3
106
18
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
5
23
31.3%
33.3%
10
40
62.5%
58.0%
1
6
6.3%
8.7%
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
16
69
100.0%
100.0%
5
38
12
51
2
0
3
68
6
12
50
8
7
10
93
2
21
3
2
4
4
26
62
50.0%
33.6%
28.6%
49.0%
28.6%
0.0%
42.9%
40.5%
60.0%
40.0%
41.7%
66.7%
43.8%
55.6%
45.1%
33.3%
36.2%
50.0%
66.7%
57.1%
40.0%
40.6%
40.3%
2
62
25
43
4
4
3
79
4
18
62
4
8
8
104
4
30
3
1
3
5
32
78
20.0%
54.9%
59.5%
41.3%
57.1%
50.0%
42.9%
47.0%
40.0%
60.0%
51.7%
33.3%
50.0%
44.4%
50.5%
66.7%
51.7%
50.0%
33.3%
42.9%
50.0%
50.0%
50.6%
2
12
3
9
1
2
1
16
0
0
8
0
1
0
9
0
5
0
0
0
1
5
11
20.0%
10.6%
7.1%
8.7%
14.3%
25.0%
14.3%
9.5%
0.0%
0.0%
6.7%
0.0%
6.3%
0.0%
4.4%
0.0%
8.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
10.0%
7.8%
7.1%
1
1
2
1
0
2
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
3
10.0%
0.9%
4.8%
1.0%
0.0%
25.0%
0.0%
3.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.6%
1.9%
10
113
42
104
7
8
7
168
10
30
120
12
16
18
206
6
58
6
3
7
10
64
154
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
1
16.7%
4
66.7%
0
0.0%
1
16.7%
6
100.0%
309
41.0%
378
50.2%
53
7.0%
13
1.7%
753
100.0%
28
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I will recommend Ramapo to other potential students
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
45.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
55.0%
65.0%
75.0%
85.0%
95.0%
87.5%
94.1%
100.0%
97.1%
80.0%
66.7%
92.5%
83.3%
93.8%
91.3%
70.0%
88.5%
88.1%
90.4%
85.7%
50.0%
85.7%
87.5%
100.0%
100.0%
93.3%
100.0%
93.8%
100.0%
95.6%
100.0%
87.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
90.0%
90.6%
90.9%
83.4%
91.2%
29
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academmics and Campus Climate
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
CA
SB
SS
TS
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
If given the chance, I would choose Ramapo again
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Count
Total
Row N %
5
62.5%
2
25.0%
1
12.5%
0
0.0%
8
100.0%
17
5
15
5
0
47
4
50.0%
45.5%
44.1%
33.3%
0.0%
44.8%
22.2%
15
6
16
7
2
48
11
44.1%
54.5%
47.1%
46.7%
66.7%
45.7%
61.1%
0
0
3
1
1
6
3
0.0%
0.0%
8.8%
6.7%
33.3%
5.7%
16.7%
2
0
0
2
0
4
0
5.9%
0.0%
0.0%
13.3%
0.0%
3.8%
0.0%
34
11
34
15
3
105
18
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
6
19
37.5%
27.9%
7
35
43.8%
51.5%
2
13
12.5%
19.1%
1
1
6.3%
1.5%
16
68
100.0%
100.0%
2
31
12
45
2
1
1
61
4
15
50
6
5
10
90
2
17
4
2
2
4
25
56
20.0%
27.7%
28.6%
43.3%
28.6%
12.5%
14.3%
36.3%
40.0%
50.0%
41.7%
54.5%
31.3%
55.6%
43.9%
33.3%
30.4%
66.7%
66.7%
28.6%
40.0%
39.1%
36.8%
5
58
18
49
2
3
5
77
4
13
51
5
10
7
90
2
28
2
1
5
5
25
68
50.0%
51.8%
42.9%
47.1%
28.6%
37.5%
71.4%
45.8%
40.0%
43.3%
42.5%
45.5%
62.5%
38.9%
43.9%
33.3%
50.0%
33.3%
33.3%
71.4%
50.0%
39.1%
44.7%
3
21
9
9
3
0
1
22
2
2
16
0
1
0
21
2
6
0
0
0
1
12
21
30.0%
18.8%
21.4%
8.7%
42.9%
0.0%
14.3%
13.1%
20.0%
6.7%
13.3%
0.0%
6.3%
0.0%
10.2%
33.3%
10.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
10.0%
18.8%
13.8%
0
2
3
1
0
4
0
8
0
0
3
0
0
1
4
0
5
0
0
0
0
2
7
0.0%
1.8%
7.1%
1.0%
0.0%
50.0%
0.0%
4.8%
0.0%
0.0%
2.5%
0.0%
0.0%
5.6%
2.0%
0.0%
8.9%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3.1%
4.6%
10
112
42
104
7
8
7
168
10
30
120
11
16
18
205
6
56
6
3
7
10
64
152
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
1
16.7%
1
16.7%
3
50.0%
1
16.7%
6
100.0%
286
38.2%
342
45.7%
94
12.6%
26
3.5%
748
100.0%
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Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
If given the chance, I would choose Ramapo again
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
0.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
COLLEGE TOTAL:
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
87.5%
94.1%
100.0%
91.2%
80.0%
66.7%
90.5%
83.3%
81.3%
79.4%
70.0%
79.5%
71.4%
90.4%
57.1%
50.0%
85.7%
82.1%
80.0%
93.3%
84.2%
100.0%
93.8%
94.4%
87.8%
66.7%
80.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
90.0%
78.2%
81.6%
33.4%
84.0%
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Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part B: Career Development and Experiential Learning
PART B: CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Indicate your participation in the following and how it was arranged.
Please put a check on any item that applies to you.
Unduplicated
Cahill Center
Count
%
School /Faculty
Count
%
Personal Contact
Count
%
Other
Count
%
Head
Count [1]
%
cooperative education
93
12.4%
142
18.9%
83
11.0%
51
6.8%
298
39.6%
internship
79
10.5%
135
17.9%
187
24.8%
73
9.7%
407
54.1%
service learning
111
14.7%
128
17.0%
74
9.8%
69
9.2%
326
43.3%
community service
114
15.1%
110
14.6%
123
16.3%
118
15.7%
383
50.9%
on campus employment
61
8.1%
113
15.0%
83
11.0%
78
10.4%
286
38.0%
Federal Work Study job on campus
32
4.2%
38
5.0%
24
3.2%
73
9.7%
156
20.7%
alternative break programs
26
3.5%
37
4.9%
21
2.8%
72
9.6%
146
19.4%
career workshops
113
15.0%
87
11.6%
30
4.0%
58
7.7%
248
32.9%
graduate school workshop
64
8.5%
74
9.8%
29
3.9%
62
8.2%
206
27.4%
graduate school advice
51
6.8%
134
17.8%
60
8.0%
58
7.7%
246
32.7%
field work experience
48
6.4%
202
26.8%
86
11.4%
57
7.6%
327
43.4%
faculty research project/paper
20
2.7%
176
23.4%
34
4.5%
47
6.2%
248
32.9%
clinical placement
13
1.7%
76
10.1%
27
3.6%
64
8.5%
169
22.4%
student teaching
12
1.6%
105
13.9%
52
6.9%
71
9.4%
212
28.2%
International cooperative education
14
1.9%
45
6.0%
26
3.5%
68
9.0%
141
18.7%
attended an academic conference
23
3.1%
133
17.7%
39
5.2%
73
9.7%
230
30.5%
presented a paper at an academic conference
11
1.5%
88
11.7%
27
3.6%
68
9.0%
176
23.4%
attended a lecture/event with international focus
25
3.3%
182
24.2%
39
5.2%
64
8.5%
279
37.1%
[1] Overall participation for each activity regardless how the activities are arranged (edited 07/25/2011).
Note: Percentages are based on total number of students who responded to this survey - 753.
Academic Assessment/ Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part B: Career Development and Experiential Learning
Did you work while attending Ramapo? If so, on average how many hours a week did you work?
I did not work while at
Ramapo
Count
Row N %
AI
CA
SB
SS
TS
Total:
12
1 - 8 hours
Count
Row N %
9 - 16 hours
Count
Row N %
17 - 24 hours
Count
Row N %
25 - 34 hours
Count
Row N %
35 hours
Count
Row N %
11.2%
15
14.0%
28
26.2%
31
29.0%
15
14.0%
6
9
7.9%
18
15.8%
29
25.4%
26
22.8%
21
18.4%
20
12.0%
15
9.0%
38
22.8%
43
25.7%
27
16.2%
24
11.7%
14
6.8%
63
30.6%
53
25.7%
36
39
24.7%
20
12.7%
49
31.0%
29
18.4%
104
13.8%
82
10.9%
207
27.5%
182
24.2%
Count
Total
Row N %
5.6%
107
100.0%
11
9.6%
114
100.0%
24
14.4%
167
100.0%
17.5%
16
7.8%
206
100.0%
10
6.3%
11
7.0%
158
100.0%
109
14.5%
68
9.0%
752
100.0%
What are your current plans for next year?
enter the workforce
immediately
Count
Row N %
continue my education
Count
Row N %
alternative plans
Count
Row N %
other /undecided
Count
Row N %
Count
Total
Row N %
AI
20
18.7%
37
34.6%
12
11.2%
38
35.5%
107
100.0%
CA
34
29.8%
16
14.0%
10
8.8%
54
47.4%
114
100.0%
SB
79
47.0%
8
4.8%
7
4.2%
74
44.0%
168
100.0%
SS
37
18.0%
74
35.9%
16
7.8%
79
38.3%
206
100.0%
TS
36
22.8%
50
31.6%
4
2.5%
68
43.0%
158
100.0%
206
27.4%
185
24.6%
49
6.5%
313
41.6%
753
100.0%
Total:
33
Academic Assessment/ Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part C: Entering the Workforce Immediately
PART C: ENTERING THE WORKFORCE IMMEDIATELY
What is your employment status?
Full - Time
Count
Row N %
Part - Time
Count
Row N %
Total
Count
Row N %
AI
12
60.0%
8
40.0%
20
100.0%
CA
15
44.1%
19
55.9%
34
100.0%
SB
28
35.4%
51
64.6%
79
100.0%
SS
15
40.5%
22
59.5%
37
100.0%
TS
11
30.6%
25
69.4%
36
100.0%
Total:
81
39.3%
125
60.7%
206
100.0%
Among the total of 81 employed full-time:
Which statement best reflects your employment plans?
Will work at the same job held
prior to graduation
Count
Row N %
Will work at the same job but
have been promoted
Count
Row N %
Will work at job recently
obtained
Count
Row N %
No answer /missing
Count
Row N %
Count
Total
Row N %
AI
3
25.0%
2
16.7%
5
41.7%
2
16.7%
12
100.0%
CA
8
53.3%
0
0.0%
6
40.0%
1
6.7%
15
100.0%
SB
13
46.4%
6
21.4%
7
25.0%
2
7.1%
28
100.0%
SS
3
20.0%
5
33.3%
7
46.7%
0
0.0%
15
100.0%
TS
1
9.1%
3
27.3%
6
54.5%
1
9.1%
11
100.0%
28
34.6%
16
19.8%
31
38.3%
6
7.4%
81
100.0%
Total:
34
Academic Assessment/ Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part C: Entering the Workforce Immediately
What is your job title?
Title
Manager (for various positions)
Customer Service / Sales
Assistant Manager/ Supervisor
Teacher
Registered Nurse /Nurse
Accountant /Staff Auditor /Payroll Coordinator
Social Worker /Case Manager
Sales Associate /Supervisor
Intern
Accounts Manager
Retail
Receptionist
Human Resources Manager
Admin Assistant
Assistant Account Coordinator
Civilian SCEP in US Army
Client Service Associate
Clinical Follow-Up Rep
Communications Coordinator
Director of Children's Programming
Executive Administration
Guardian at US Coast Guard
I have 3 jobs
Information Technology
Insurance Agent
Marketing Assistant
Naturalist
Operations
Owner Operator
Pharmacy manager
Photo Tech
Programmer Analyst I
Props Artisan
Security Officer
Special Events Coordinator
Staff Counselor
Technical Writer
Technician
Count
7
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
35
Academic Assessment/ Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part C: Entering the Workforce Immediately
What is the name of your employer?
Employers
Advanced Distribution System
AEGIS Insurance Services
ALCO Machine Company
American Cancer Society
AmerTac
Applebee's
Bonefish Grill
Cablevision
Chili's Bar and Grill
Coyne Public Relations
CVS Pharmacy
Delta/Marcliff Insurance Agency
DeStefano Chiropractic Center
Division of Youth and Family Services
Donnelly & Sproul
Englewood Hospital & Medical Center
EOS Accountants LLP
Gateway Group One
Geaney Landscaping
GEM Edwards Inc.
Global Credit Partners
Health Professionals and Allied Employees
Hospital for Special Surgery
I.D. Systems Inc.
JCC Rockland
Joyce Leslie
Judith Ripka
Jump Apparel
Kids U
LG Electronics
Loving Care Early Learning Center
Med Assets
Milford Brook Elementary School
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Movado Group Inc.
New Jersey Cardiology Associates
NIPD
NJ Center of Physical Therapy
Olive Garden
Panera Bread
Parsippany Board of Education
Picatinny Arsenal
Picture Perfect Photography
Preferred behavioral health of NJ
Professional Consortium
Provident Bank
Saks Fifth Avenue
Sea Quest Adventures
Sears
Shared Technologies
SHI
So Big Child Development
Sony
Target Corporation
Texas Road Pharmacy
The Optical Center
The Sports Authority
Tri County Youth Services
U.S. Navy
Underwood Hospital
United States Coast Guard
Upstate Service Group
US ARMY
Utah Shakespeare Festival
Valley Hospital
Walt Disney World Company
Wiss & Company
Xerox
36
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Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part C: Entering the Workforce Immediately
Which of the following resources assisted you in finding your present employment? [1]
Count
Column %
Applied directly to company
8
22.2%
The Cahill Center (job fairs, online resources)
5
13.9%
Employment Agency/Recruiter
1
2.8%
Networking (contact through family, faculty, friend)
8
22.2%
Online job site /newspaper
5
13.9%
Other
9
25.0%
Total
36
100.0%
[1] Responses among the 81 employed full-time
Other resources mentioned include the following:
Contact through Social Work Internship
Hired after internship
Internship
Internship and volunteer work
My own investigations
Other student at Ramapo
Teacher Education Program
Through my internship
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Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part C: Entering the Workforce Immediately
What field best represents your area of employment?
Count
Arts
Column %
3
3.7%
30
37.0%
Communications
9
11.1%
Education
4
4.9%
Science
2
2.5%
Government
4
4.9%
Technology
3
3.7%
Nursing
6
7.4%
Other Health Professions
2
2.5%
International Business/Relations
1
1.2%
Medicine
1
1.2%
Social Services
6
7.4%
Legal
1
1.2%
Other
9
11.1%
Total
81
100.0%
Business/Private Industry
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Ramapo has prepared me very well for my career in this area of employment
Count
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Total
Column %
41
19.9%
119
57.8%
38
18.4%
8
3.9%
206
100.0%
38
Academic Assessment/ Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part C: Entering the Workforce Immediately
What will be your gross annual salary?
Less than $20,000
Count
Row N %
AI
CA
SB
SS
TS
$20,000 - $29,999
Count
Row N %
$30,000 - $39,999
Count
Row N %
$40,000 - $49,999
Count
Row N %
$50,000 - $59,999
Count
Row N %
$60,000 and above
Count
Row N %
Count
Total
Row N %
History
0
0.0%
1
20.0%
2
40.0%
2
40.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
5
100.0%
International Studies
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
1
100.0%
Literature
1
25.0%
0
0.0%
2
50.0%
1
25.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
4
100.0%
Political Science
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
1
50.0%
1
50.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
2
100.0%
School Total:
1
8.3%
1
8.3%
5
41.7%
4
33.3%
0
0.0%
1
8.3%
12
100.0%
Contemporary Arts
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
2
50.0%
1
25.0%
1
25.0%
0
0.0%
4
100.0%
Communication Arts
0
0.0%
2
25.0%
4
50.0%
1
12.5%
0
0.0%
1
12.5%
8
100.0%
Music
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
School Total:
0
0.0%
3
23.1%
6
46.2%
2
15.4%
1
7.7%
1
7.7%
13
100.0%
Accounting
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
2
50.0%
1
25.0%
1
25.0%
0
0.0%
4
100.0%
Business Administration
1
5.6%
4
22.2%
8
44.4%
1
5.6%
3
16.7%
1
5.6%
18
100.0%
Economics
0
0.0%
1
33.3%
0
0.0%
1
33.3%
0
0.0%
1
33.3%
3
100.0%
Information Systems
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
1
50.0%
1
50.0%
2
100.0%
School Total:
1
3.7%
5
18.5%
10
37.0%
3
11.1%
5
18.5%
3
11.1%
27
100.0%
Law and Society
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
Psychology
1
20.0%
0
0.0%
2
40.0%
2
40.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
5
100.0%
Sociology
1
33.3%
1
33.3%
1
33.3%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
3
100.0%
Social Science
0
0.0%
1
50.0%
0
0.0%
1
50.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
2
100.0%
Social Work
0
0.0%
2
50.0%
0
0.0%
2
50.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
4
100.0%
School Total:
2
13.3%
5
33.3%
3
20.0%
5
33.3%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
15
100.0%
Biology
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
1
50.0%
1
50.0%
0
0.0%
2
100.0%
Computer Science
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
Mathematics
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
Nursing
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
1
14.3%
0
0.0%
3
42.9%
3
42.9%
7
100.0%
School Total:
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
2
18.2%
2
18.2%
4
36.4%
3
27.3%
11
100.0%
Majors with 2 or less respondents
0
0.0%
1
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
100.0%
1
100.0%
4
5.1%
15
19.0%
26
32.9%
16
20.3%
10
12.7%
10.1%
79
100.0%
TOTAL:
39
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Academic Assessment/ Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part C: Entering the Workforce Immediately
To what extent is this job related to your major field of study?
Directly related
Count
AI
CA
SB
TS
Row N %
Count
Row N %
Not related
Count
Total
Row N %
Count
Row N %
History
1
20.0%
0
0.0%
4
80.0%
5
100.0%
International Studies
1
100.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
Literature
1
25.0%
1
25.0%
2
50.0%
4
100.0%
Political Science
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
2
100.0%
2
100.0%
School Total:
3
25.0%
1
8.3%
8
66.7%
12
100.0%
Contemporary Arts
0
0.0%
3
75.0%
1
25.0%
4
100.0%
Communication Arts
2
22.2%
3
33.3%
4
44.4%
9
100.0%
Music
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
1
100.0%
School Total:
2
14.3%
6
42.9%
6
42.9%
14
100.0%
Accounting
3
75.0%
0
0.0%
1
25.0%
4
100.0%
Business Administration
5
27.8%
7
38.9%
6
33.3%
18
100.0%
Economics
1
33.3%
1
33.3%
1
33.3%
3
100.0%
Information Systems
2
100.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
2
100.0%
11
40.7%
8
29.6%
8
29.6%
27
100.0%
Law and Society
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
Psychology
1
20.0%
3
60.0%
1
20.0%
5
100.0%
Sociology
0
0.0%
2
66.7%
1
33.3%
3
100.0%
Social Science
1
50.0%
0
0.0%
1
50.0%
2
100.0%
Social Work
3
75.0%
1
25.0%
0
0.0%
4
100.0%
School Total:
5
33.3%
7
46.7%
3
20.0%
15
100.0%
Biology
2
100.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
2
100.0%
Computer Science
1
100.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
Mathematics
1
100.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
Nursing
5
71.4%
2
28.6%
0
0.0%
7
100.0%
School Total:
9
81.8%
2
18.2%
0
0.0%
11
100.0%
Majors with 2 or less respondents
1
100.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
31
38.8%
24
30.0%
25
31.3%
80
100.0%
School Total:
SS
Somewhat related
TOTAL:
40
Academic Assessment/ Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part C: Entering the Workforce Immediately
I am going to:
work outsideof New Jersey but
remain in the Tri-State area
work in New Jersey
Count
AI
CA
SB
History
3
International Studies
Literature
Row N %
work outside of Tri-State area
Count
Row N %
Total
Count
Row N %
2
40.0%
0
0.0%
5
100.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
3
75.0%
1
25.0%
0
0.0%
4
100.0%
Political Science
1
50.0%
1
50.0%
0
0.0%
2
100.0%
School Total:
7
58.3%
5
41.7%
0
0.0%
12
100.0%
Contemporary Arts
3
75.0%
1
25.0%
0
0.0%
4
100.0%
Communication Arts
6
66.7%
3
33.3%
0
0.0%
9
100.0%
Music
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
School Total:
9
64.3%
5
35.7%
0
0.0%
14
100.0%
100.0%
Accounting
Economics
Information Systems
3
75.0%
1
25.0%
0
0.0%
4
13
72.2%
4
22.2%
1
5.6%
18
100.0%
2
66.7%
1
33.3%
0
0.0%
3
100.0%
2
100.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
2
100.0%
20
74.1%
6
22.2%
1
3.7%
27
100.0%
Law and Society
1
100.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
Psychology
4
80.0%
1
20.0%
0
0.0%
5
100.0%
Sociology
3
100.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
3
100.0%
Social Science
2
100.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
2
100.0%
Social Work
4
100.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
4
100.0%
100.0%
School Total:
School Total:
TS
Count
60.0%
Business Administration
SS
Row N %
14
93.3%
1
6.7%
0
0.0%
15
Biology
1
50.0%
0
0.0%
1
50.0%
2
100.0%
Computer Science
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
1
100.0%
Mathematics
1
100.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
Nursing
4
57.1%
1
14.3%
2
28.6%
7
100.0%
School Total:
6
54.5%
1
9.1%
4
36.4%
11
100.0%
Majors with 2 or less respondents
1
0.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
2
100.0%
57
70.4%
18
22.2%
6
7.4%
81
100.0%
TOTAL:
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Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part C: Entering the Workforce Immediately
Cities of Employment
In New Jersey
Hackensack
Paramus
Parsippany
Cedar City
Eatontown
Englewood
Linden
Little Falls
Livingston
Lodi
Mahwah
Manalapan
Monroe Township
Morris Plains
Park Ridge
Paterson
Picatinny Arsenal
Piscataway
Pompton Plains
Ridgewood
Rockaway
Saddle River
Teaneck
West Orange
Westwood
Total:
Outside of New Jersey but in the Tri-State Area
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
28
New York City
Philiadelphia
Spring Valley
West Nyack
Westchester
Total:
6
1
1
1
1
10
Outside of Tri-State area
Hudson, OH
Orlando
San Juan Island
Total:
1
1
1
3
Did you attend one of Ramapo's Job Fairs? *
Yes
No
No response
Total:
Count
76
124
6
206
%
36.9%
60.2%
2.9%
100.0%
* Responses among the total of 206 who 'enter the workforce immediately':
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Part D: Continuing Education
PART D: CONTINUING EDUCATION
Status of being accepted in a graduate school:
Yes
Count
AI
SS
Count
Row N %
50.0%
2
50.0%
4
100.0%
History
3
25.0%
9
75.0%
12
100.0%
International Studies
0
0.0%
3
100.0%
3
100.0%
Literature
1
10.0%
9
90.0%
10
100.0%
Political Science
4
57.1%
3
42.9%
7
100.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
1
100.0%
10
27.0%
27
73.0%
37
100.0%
Visual Arts
2
50.0%
2
50.0%
4
100.0%
Contemporary Arts
0
0.0%
2
100.0%
2
100.0%
Communication Arts
1
14.3%
6
85.7%
7
100.0%
Music
0
0.0%
3
100.0%
3
100.0%
School Total:
3
18.8%
13
81.3%
16
100.0%
Accounting
2
100.0%
0
0.0%
2
100.0%
Business Administration
2
40.0%
3
60.0%
5
100.0%
Economics
1
100.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
School Total:
5
62.5%
3
37.5%
8
100.0%
Environmental Studies
0
0.0%
2
100.0%
2
100.0%
Law and Society
4
40.0%
6
60.0%
10
100.0%
20
41.7%
28
58.3%
48
100.0%
Sociology
2
100.0%
0
0.0%
2
100.0%
Social Science
0
0.0%
2
100.0%
2
100.0%
Social Work
8
80.0%
2
20.0%
10
100.0%
34
45.9%
40
54.1%
74
100.0%
Psychology
School Total:
TS
Total
Row N %
2
School Total:
SB
Count
American Studies
Spanish Language Studies
CA
No
Row N %
Biochemistry
3
60.0%
2
40.0%
5
100.0%
16
55.2%
13
44.8%
29
100.0%
Chemistry
3
100.0%
0
0.0%
3
100.0%
Computer Science
1
100.0%
0
0.0%
1
100.0%
Mathematics
0
0.0%
2
100.0%
2
100.0%
Nursing
1
14.3%
6
85.7%
7
100.0%
24
51.1%
23
48.9%
47
100.0%
2
66.7%
1
33.3%
3
100.0%
78
42.2%
107
57.8%
185
100.0%
Biology
School Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
TOTAL:
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Part D: Continuing Education
Please list the graduate schools to which you have applied and have been accepted.
Count
12
12
7
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Rutgers University
UMDNJ
Fordham University
Monmouth University
Montclair State University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Lehigh University
New York University
Seton Hall Law School
William Paterson University
Columbia University
Felician College
Boston University
Dartmouth College
Hofstra University
Kean University
Long Island University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Pace University School of Law
Rider University
University of Pennsylvania
Arcadia University
Boston College
Brooklyn Law School
California Western School of Law
Cedar Crest College
College of New Jersey
Columbia Dental School
Drexel University
Florida State University
Fordham Law School
Georgian Court University
Hofstra Law School
Indiana University of Wisconsin-Madison
Maryland Institute College of Art
Mercy College
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Nazareth College
New School University
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
New York Academy of Arts
Northeastern University
NYU College of Dentistry
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Rowan University
Sacred Heart University
San Diego University School of Law
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
St. John's University
Stony Brook University
SUNY Binghamton
SUNY Stony Brook
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse University
Temple University
The New School
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Touro College
Tufts University
University at Albany
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Kentucky
University of Maine
University of Massachusetts Medical School
University of Medicine and Dentistry
University of New England
University of New Haven
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Rochester
University of South Carolina Law School
University of Southern California
University of Southern Maine
University of the Pacific
Ursuline college
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Virginia Tech
Washington University
Note: For those students who have been accepted by multiple colleges, all the multiple accepted colleges are listed and counted in.
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Part D: Continuing Education
Please list the graduate schools to which you have applied and are still waiting for decision.
Count
11
9
9
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Rutgers University
Montclair State University
New York University
William Paterson University
Columbia University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Hunter College
Kean University
Pace University
Seton Hall University
Cornell University
Fordham University
Fordham University School of Law
New York Law School
St. John's University School of Law
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Tufts University
University of British Columbia
University of California San Diego
University of San Diego Law School
William and Mary
Loyola University
Amherst
Bergen Community College
Brooklyn Law
Brown University
Centenary
City College
Columbia Law School
Dartmouth
Duke University
Fairfield University
George Washington University School of Public Health
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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Georgetown University
Georgian Court
Howard University
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Kings College London
Lebanese American University in Beirut
Loyola Marymount Los Angeles School of Law
Mailman School of Public Health
Maryland Institute College of Art
Mercy College
Notre Dame University School of Law
Pace University School of Law
Parsons The New School for Design
Pennsylvania State University
Pratt Institute School of Visual Arts
Rutgers University School of Law
School of Visual Arts
Seton Hall School of Law
SUNY New Paltz
The New School
Thomas Jefferson University
UMDNJ
University of California Los Angelis
University of Maryland Medical School
University of Massachusetts
University of New Hampshire
University of Pennsylvania
University of Rochester
University of Vermont
University of Virginia
Wagner College
Yale Law School
Academic Assessment/ Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part D: Continuing Education
What field of study do you plan to pursue?
Count
26
22
15
13
12
10
9
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Field
Teaching /Education
Psychology
Law
Social Work
Physical Therapy
Nursing
Medicine
Bioinformatics
Communications
Counseling
Dentistry
Finance
Graphic Design
History
Literature
Higher Education Admin.
International Relations
Library and Information Sciences
Music Business
Occupational Therapy
School Counseling
Accounting
Animal Genetics
Art Therapy
Biomedical sciences
Cell Biology
Central Eurasian Studies
Chemistry
Counseling
Count
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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Field
Creative Writing
Dental Hygiene
Economics
Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Studies
Film Studies
Fine Arts
Forensic Science
HealthCare
International Affairs
International Law
Marketing Research
Mathematics
MBA
Media Studies
Mental Health and School Counseling
Neuroscience
Nutrition
Pharmacology
Photography
Physician Assistant Studies
Podiatric Medicine
Political Science
Public Administration
Public Health
Public Relations
Social Science
Speech Pathology
Urban planning
Law or business
Academic Assessment/ Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part D: Continuing Education
Graduate Schools Expect to Attend and Number of Students in Each Field of Study
UMDNJ
8 Physical Therapy
2 Dentistry
2 Nursing
1 Medicine
13
Rutgers University
2 Law
1 Environmental Studies
1 International Relations
1 Library and Information Sciences
1 Literature
1 Marketing Research
1 Psychology
1 Social Work
1 Teaching/ Creative Writing
1 Urban Planning
11
Montclair State University
3 Psychology
2 Education
1 Accounting
1 Biomedical sciences
1 Counseling
1 Fine Arts
9
William Paterson University
1 Finance
1 Mental Health and School Counseling
1 Music Business
1 Psychology
1 Teaching
5
Felician College
1 Education
1 HealthCare
1 Psychology
3
Fordham University
2 Social Work
1 Law
3
Kean University
1 Occupational Therapy
1 Social Work
1 Speech Pathology
3
Monmouth University
2 Social Work
1 Psychology
3
Columbia University
1 Nursing
1 Social work
2
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Fairleigh Dickinson University
1 Counseling
1 Psychology
2
Hunter College
1 Psychology
1 Public Health
2
Lehigh University
1 Economics
1 Engineering
2
Mercy College
1 Physical Therapy
1 Physician Assistant Studies
2
New School University
1 Clinical Psychology
1 International Affairs
2
Seton Hall Law School
2 Law
2
The University of Pennsylvania
1 Pharmacology
1 Social Work
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Part D: Continuing Education
Graduate Schools Expect to Attend and Number of Students in Each Field of Study (continued from previous page)
School
Ave Maria School of Law
Bergen Community College
Boston University
Brooklyn Law School
California Western School of Law
Catholic University
Centenary College
CUNY
Dartmouth College
Dominican college
Drexel University
Georgian Court University
Hofstra Law School
Indiana University
Lebanese American University
Loyola University
Nazareth College
New Jersey City University
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
NJIT
Northeastern University
New York University
Pace University
Parsons The New School for Design
Pratt Institute
Ramapo College
Rider university
Rowan University
Stockton College of New Jersey
Stony Brook University
SUNY Binghamton
Touro College
University of California Los Angeles
University of Connecticut
University of California San Diego
UNC Chapel Hill
University of New England
University of Rochester
Ursuline college
University of South Dakota
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Count Field
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Law
Dental Hygiene
Bioinformatics
Law
Law
International Relations
Psychology
Literature
Chemistry
Nursing
Medicine
Education
International Law
Central Eurasian Studies
International Relations
Psychology
Art Therapy
School Counseling
Podiatric Medicine
MBA
Political Science
Social Work
Nursing
Photography
Graphic Design
Nursing
Higher Education Admin.
Psychology
Physical Therapy
Medicine
Neuroscience
Elementary Education
Social Work
Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics
Cell Biology
Social Work
Finance
Nursing
Law
Medicine
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Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part D: Continuing Education
What degree or certificate would result from the program you plan to enter?
Second Bachelors Degree
Count
%
2
1.1%
Did you attend a Graduate School Day while you were a student?
Count
%
Yes
45
24.3%
140
75.7%
185
100.0%
Masters Degree
89
48.6%
Missing/No
Ph.D. /Ed.D. /Psy.D.
18
9.8%
TOTAL:
MSW
9
4.9%
16
8.7%
M.D. or D.O.
9
4.9%
DNP
1
0.5%
PT
12
6.6%
Certificate /Licensure
24
13.1%
3
1.6%
183
100.0%
J.D.
Other ***
TOTAL:
*** Other degrees or certificates mentioned are:
Associates in dental hygiene, DDS, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
********************
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
"Ramapo has prepared me very well for graduate school."
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
TOTAL:
Count
%
35
18.9%
121
65.4%
21
11.4%
8
4.3%
185
100.0%
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Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part E: Alternative Plans
PART E: ALTERNATIVE PLANS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Please describe your alternative plans after graduation
Continue to work part time for a year and prepare for Grad. School.
Continue to work part time while looking for a job in my field.
Continue working full time at current job, thinking about more school, but not sure
find a job
Unemployment
Get my PhD in metaphysics and go to live in India
Hopefully get a teaching job, if not, substitute and work at my summer job over the winter and start grad courses in the Spring
I am going to be working as a FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) missionary on a college campus that will be determined over the summer.
I am going to spend a year at home catching up with my family and then I plan to enter into a graduate program.
I am having a baby in June and will hopefully be working and starting my CPA Review course in the Fall.
I am planning to seek full time employment and continue attending night classes.
I am planning to student teach after I graduate.
I am starting my own business.
I have been an RN for 24 years. My Ramapo experience enabled me to complete my BSN.
I plan on taking the CPA exam. and then going back to school for extra 20 credits.
I plan to take a year off, during which I will work part-time, travel and pursue a variety of non-academic interests. If other opportunities do not arise, I will apply next
spring for grad school, where I plan to pursue my MA in sacred music.
I plan to vacation for the next 5 months internationally. Then start looking for a job shortly after.
I plan to work and look into graduate school.
I still need to complete the student teaching so I will be back to finish
I want to travel and do various things before I settle down into a career.
I will be going on a well needed month vacation over seas to visit family, when I get home I will be looking for a full time job as well as picking up a part time just for
extra money and that way I have some sort of income while im looking for a job
I will be taking the summer off and then begin work in Fall 2010.
I will be working for a year while I take the GRE and apply to graduate schools, hopefully to enter a PhD program in the fall of 2011.
military service
My family and I are planning to relocate out of state. I am also looking to register for the CPA exam.
National Guard activation for deployment.
planning to apply for optometry school this year
still have another semester left so ill be going back to school.
student teach, substitute teach and look for employment
Student Teaching
Student Teaching
Student Teaching
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33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
Part E: Alternative Plans
Student Teaching
teach ESL in Korea and play Ultimate Frisbee
Teaching Certification
Travel
travel
travel first, and then get a job.
Traveling and working before attending Law School.
With my Psych degree I will either open up a daycare or continue my education possibly with substance abuse courses to become a counselor
Work a couple of months to gain experience and money to pay off my loan, then move to South America and continue my studies and job search there.
Work at a place where I know I already have a job. its part time but I will be living at home and looking for a real job
work during the summer and student teaching in the fall.
Working and gaining more experience for graduate school
working full time as a touring musician
Year off before Law School
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Ramapo has prepared me very well for my plans after graduation.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
TOTAL:
Count
12
28
5
4
%
24.5%
57.1%
10.2%
8.2%
49
100.0%
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Graduating Senior Survey 2010
Part F: Undecided
PART F: UNDECIDED
If you are undecided on next year's plans, which of the following best describes your situation?
I would like to go to graduate school, but:
Count
% [1]
% [2]
95
30.4%
12.6%
158
50.5%
21.0%
I am unsure of what I would study
71
22.7%
9.4%
Personal/Family demands prevent me from doing so now
17
5.4%
2.3%
I don't think I can afford it right now
I would like to have work experience before applying
[1] Percentages for each item are based on a total of 313 respondents who are 'Undecided'.
[2] Percentages for each item are based on a total of 753 respondents for this survey.
Count
12
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Other:
I don't want to go to graduate school
I have to complete my student teaching first
eventually
I am currently preparing to apply (math courses and GMAT)
I cannot decide of whether to earn a PhD in American Studies, History or Sociology. I plan to use this year
to explore those options and visit various universities.
I need time to research schools and apply
I would like my company to pay for it
Interested, but concerned about applicability of degree
looking into it over the summer
low gpa
Maybe in the future
My career doesn't require graduate school
the sustainability masters program isn't available yet
while I'm working
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Part F: Undecided
I am planning on entering the workforce, but:
Count
% [1]
% [2]
I have not begun interviewing yet
152
48.6%
20.2%
I have not received an offer yet
112
35.8%
14.9%
I am unsure of what kind of work I am best suited for
65
20.8%
8.6%
I am working now, but keeping my options open
30
9.6%
4.0%
[1] Percentages for each item are based on a total of 313 respondents who are 'Undecided'.
[2] Percentages for each item are based on a total of 753 respondents for this survey.
Count
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Other:
I have to student teach in the fall.
Already working. Will try to seek better oppotunities.
Currently interning within the same company a faculty member helped me get in.
Deciding on offers
I am currently doing an internship and hope to stay with the company after I am done.
I have a one year deferral from my job, so not really the workforce yet
I have an interview next week
I have been working full time in my field for the past 8 years. I am a part time student.
I have begun interviewing and had an offer but the offer way extremely low. ($19,000) I know I wont be
making alot my first year out of college, but I know what I'm worth and that job was so unfair and takes
advantage of younger people like myself (especially females!)
It is funny. You go to college to get a well paying job. I graduated and I can not find a job period.
no work out there
Nobody is hiring new nurses..
not going to work in a field using my degree
soon enough
The education cuts in the region are inhibiting employment opportunities.
The job market is not good for teachers next year.
Too many layoffs and hiring freezes in fire departments.
I am planning taking the summer off and deciding in September
Count
Column %
Yes
71
22.7%
No /Missing /No response
242
77.3%
Total undecided:
313
100.0%
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Final Questions
FINAL QUESTIONS:
What is the highest degree or certificate you hope to complete in your life time?
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral degree
Other
Missing /No response
TOTAL:
Count
13
6
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Count
Column %
152
370
197
29
5
753
20.2%
49.1%
26.2%
3.9%
0.7%
100.0%
Other
J.D
Certified Public Accountant
Professional Certifications
D.M.D
Doctorate in physical therapy
For right now I am happy with my bachelor's, but in the future may want more
LCSW
MFA
Psy.D
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Longitudinal Comparisons
LONGITUDINAL COMPARISON OF COMPARABLE ITEMS
Two (2) Year Comparisons between 2009 and 2010
PART A: ACADEMICS AND CAMPUS CLIMATE
2009
Valid Pct.
2010
Valid Pct.
I received high quality instruction in all or most courses
94.2%
95.2%
1.0%
I learned a lot in all or most of my courses
93.7%
94.7%
1.0%
The courses in my major were rigorous and demanded a high level of effort
92.7%
93.6%
0.9%
My faculty advisor was very helpful
75.3%
72.7%
-2.7%
The advising center was very helpful
72.4%
70.5%
-1.9%
I found most students were serious about learning
78.0%
80.6%
2.6%
People from different racial/ethnic groups got along well
93.5%
94.5%
1.0%
I grew as a person culturally, socially, & ethically
94.1%
94.0%
-0.1%
I felt comfortable here and I had a sense of belonging
89.7%
91.3%
1.6%
I felt safe while on campus
97.3%
97.7%
0.4%
I will recommend Ramapo to other potential students
89.1%
91.2%
2.2%
If given the chance, I would choose Ramapo again
82.1%
84.0%
1.9%
Strongly Agree/Agree
Pct.Pt.Change
2009 to 2010
Note:
One item in Part A: 'Academics and Campus Climate' is not comparable between 2009 and 2010 because the wording of the item was reversed in 2009:
2009: "It was difficult to get the classes I needed for my major"
2010, 2007-08 and previous years: "I was able to get classes I needed for my major"
The following are percentages of 'Strongly Agree' /'Agree' for the past 10 years (reverse coded for 2009):
Strongly Agree/Agree
1999-00
2000-01
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
91.1%
90.3%
90.0%
88.9%
80.6%
2004-05
83.3%
2005-06
86.1%
2007-08
88.3%
2009
66.4%
2010
90.7%
The very low rate for 2009 might be questionable because this item is the only one with reverse wording, i.e. 'Strongly Disagree' means very satisfied with class offerings,
while 'Strongly Disagree' means dissatisfaction for all other items.
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Longitudinal Comparisons
LONGITUDINAL COMPARISON OF COMPARABLE ITEMS
Two (2) Year Comparisons between 2009 and 2010
PART B: CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Cahill Center
Valid Pct.
2009
2010
School /Faculty
Pct.Pt.Change
2009 to 2010
Valid Pct.
2009
2010
Overall [1]
Pct.Pt.Change
2009 to 2010
Valid Pct.
2009
2010
Pct.Pt.Change
2009 to 2010
-0.8%
cooperative education
15.8%
12.4%
-3.5%
16.4%
18.9%
2.4%
40.4%
39.6%
internship
13.9%
10.5%
-3.4%
16.5%
17.9%
1.4%
53.3%
54.1%
0.8%
service learning
16.0%
14.7%
-1.2%
14.2%
17.0%
2.8%
38.7%
43.3%
4.6%
community service
14.2%
15.1%
1.0%
14.2%
14.6%
0.4%
45.6%
50.9%
5.3%
on campus employment
7.6%
8.1%
0.5%
13.3%
15.0%
1.7%
36.5%
38.0%
1.5%
Federal Work Study job on campus
4.5%
4.2%
-0.2%
2.8%
5.0%
2.2%
17.8%
20.7%
2.9%
alternative break programs
4.6%
3.5%
-1.2%
3.5%
4.9%
1.4%
18.2%
19.4%
1.2%
13.9%
15.0%
1.1%
10.8%
11.6%
0.8%
30.6%
32.9%
2.4%
career workshops
graduate school workshop
8.4%
8.5%
0.1%
9.4%
9.8%
0.4%
25.5%
27.4%
1.8%
graduate school advice
5.8%
6.8%
1.0%
18.0%
17.8%
-0.2%
31.7%
32.7%
1.0%
field work experience
5.6%
6.4%
0.8%
28.8%
26.8%
-1.9%
42.9%
43.4%
0.5%
faculty research project/paper
1.0%
2.7%
1.7%
17.7%
23.4%
5.7%
26.8%
32.9%
6.1%
clinical placement
1.1%
1.7%
0.6%
7.6%
10.1%
2.5%
18.5%
22.4%
3.9%
student teaching
1.1%
1.6%
0.5%
11.4%
13.9%
2.6%
24.1%
28.2%
4.0%
1.7%
1.9%
0.2%
5.0%
6.0%
0.9%
16.4%
18.7%
2.3%
International cooperative education
attended an academic conference
1.5%
3.1%
1.5%
16.1%
17.7%
1.5%
28.1%
30.5%
2.5%
presented a paper at an academic conference
1.0%
1.5%
0.5%
8.6%
11.7%
3.1%
18.2%
23.4%
5.1%
attended a lecture/event with international focus
3.1%
3.3%
0.2%
20.8%
24.2%
3.4%
32.4%
37.1%
4.7%
[1] Overall participation for each activity regardless how the activities are arranged (edited 07/25/2011).
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Longitudinal Comparisons
LONGITUDINAL COMPARISON OF COMPARABLE ITEMS
Two (2) Year Comparisons between 2009 and 2010
Hours worked while attending Ramapo
Valid Pct.
2009
2010
Pct.Pt.Change
2009 to 2010
I did not work while at Ramapo
13.2%
13.8%
0.6%
1 - 8 hours
11.8%
10.9%
-0.9%
9 - 16 hours
26.0%
27.5%
1.5%
17 - 24 hours
27.7%
24.2%
-3.5%
12.2%
14.5%
2.3%
9.0%
9.0%
0.0%
Valid Pct.
2009
2010
Pct.Pt.Change
2009 to 2010
25 - 34 hours
35 hours
Current Plans for the next year
enter the workforce immediately
43.5%
27.4%
-16.1%
continue my education
24.4%
24.6%
0.2%
alternative plans
7.6%
6.5%
-1.1%
I am undecided
24.5%
41.6%
17.1%
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Longitudinal Comparisons
LONGITUDINAL COMPARISON OF COMPARABLE ITEMS
Two (2) Year Comparisons between 2009 and 2010
PART C: ENTERING THE WORKFORCE IMMEDIATELY
Employment Status
Valid Pct.
2009
2010
Pct.Pt.Change
2009 to 2010
Full-Time
38.4%
39.3%
0.9%
Part-Time
61.6%
60.7%
-0.9%
2010
Pct.Pt.Change
2009 to 2010
Among those employed full-time:
Valid Pct.
2009
Will work at the same job held prior to graduation
21.8%
34.6%
12.8%
Will work at the same job but have been promoted
16.0%
19.8%
3.8%
Will work at job recently obtained
56.3%
38.3%
-18.0%
5.9%
7.4%
1.5%
Valid Pct.
2009
2010
Pct.Pt.Change
2009 to 2010
22.2%
13.9%
2.8%
22.2%
13.9%
25.0%
-2.4%
4.3%
-2.7%
-2.4%
-5.3%
8.6%
No answer/Missing
Resources used in finding employment (full-time only)
Applied directly to company
The Cahill Center (job fairs, online resources)
Employment Agency/Recruiter
Networking (contact through family, faculty, friend)
Online job site /newspaper
Other
24.7%
9.6%
5.5%
24.7%
19.2%
16.4%
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LONGITUDINAL COMPARISON OF COMPARABLE ITEMS
Two (2) Year Comparisons between 2009 and 2010
What will be your gross annual salary?
2010
Pct.Pt.Change
2009 to 2010
3.4%
12.1%
19.8%
5.1%
19.0%
32.9%
1.7%
6.9%
13.1%
Valid Pct.
2009
Less than $20,000
$20,000 - $29,999
$30,000 - $39,999
$40,000 - $49,999
25.0%
20.3%
-4.7%
$50,000 - $59,999
16.4%
12.7%
-3.7%
$60,000 and above
23.3%
10.1%
-13.2%
2010
Pct.Pt.Change
2009 to 2010
To what extent is this job related to your major field of study?
Valid Pct.
2009
Directly related
68.4%
38.8%
-29.7%
Somewhat related
20.5%
30.0%
9.5%
Not related
11.1%
31.3%
20.2%
2010
Pct.Pt.Change
2009 to 2010
19.9%
57.8%
18.4%
3.9%
0.9%
-6.4%
5.2%
0.4%
"Ramapo has prepared me well for my career in this area of employment"
Valid Pct.
2009
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
19.0%
64.2%
13.2%
3.5%
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LONGITUDINAL COMPARISON OF COMPARABLE ITEMS
Two (2) Year Comparisons between 2009 and 2010
PART D: CONTINUING EDUCATION
Status of being accepted in a graduate school:
Valid Pct.
2009
2010
Pct.Pt.Change
2009 to 2010
Yes
37.4%
42.2%
4.8%
No
62.6%
57.8%
-4.8%
2010
Pct.Pt.Change
2009 to 2010
"Ramapo has prepared me very well for graduate school"
Valid Pct.
2009
Strongly Agree
19.5%
18.9%
-0.6%
Agree
67.2%
65.4%
-1.8%
Disagree
13.2%
11.4%
-1.8%
0.0%
4.3%
4.3%
Strongly Disagree
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LONGITUDINAL COMPARISON OF COMPARABLE ITEMS
(between the current survey and a previous version)
Five (5) Year Comparisons
Strongly Agree/Agree
2004-05
Valid Pct.
2005-06
Valid Pct.
2007-08
Valid Pct.
2009
Valid Pct.
2010
Valid Pct.
Pct.Pt.Change Pct.Pt.Change
04/05 to 2010 2009 to 2010
I received high quality instruction
90.3%
92.7%
89.0%
94.2%
95.2%
4.9%
1.0%
My faculty advisor was very helpful
72.3%
71.3%
68.5%
75.3%
72.7%
0.4%
-2.7%
The advising center was very helpful
72.1%
63.3%
56.6%
72.4%
70.5%
-1.6%
-1.9%
Ramapo /my major prepared me well for employment
69.3%
71.3%
72.3%
83.2%
77.7%
8.4%
-5.6%
Ramapo /my major prepared me well for graduate school
73.8%
76.7%
74.4%
86.8%
84.3%
10.5%
-2.5%
Most students were serious about learning
69.8%
71.4%
70.9%
78.0%
80.6%
10.8%
2.6%
People from different racial/ethnic groups got along
94.3%
92.1%
89.9%
93.5%
94.5%
0.2%
1.0%
I grew as a person culturally, socially, & ethically
92.7%
91.8%
89.3%
94.1%
94.0%
1.3%
-0.1%
I felt comfortable here and sensed I belonged
86.4%
87.0%
85.2%
89.7%
91.3%
4.9%
1.6%
I felt safe while on campus
95.7%
95.7%
93.1%
97.3%
97.7%
2.0%
0.4%
I will recommend Ramapo to others
90.0%
88.2%
81.1%
89.1%
91.2%
1.2%
2.2%
I received high quality instruction
100.0%
My faculty advisor was very helpful
95.0%
The advising center was very helpful
90.0%
Ramapo /my major prepared me well for
employment
Ramapo /my major prepared me well for
graduate school
Most students were serious about learning
85.0%
People from different racial/ethnic groups
got along
I grew as a person culturally, socially, &
ethically
I felt comfortable here and sensed I
belonged
I felt safe while on campus
80.0%
75.0%
70.0%
65.0%
60.0%
55.0%
I will recommend Ramapo to others
2004-05
2005-06
2007-08
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LONGITUDINAL COMPARISON OF COMPARABLE ITEMS
(between the current survey and a previous version)
Ten (10) Year Comparisons
1999-00
Valid Pct.
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
2005-06
Valid Pct.
2007-08
Valid Pct.
2009
Valid Pct.
2010
Valid Pct.
I received high quality instruction
89.6%
90.9%
86.6%
88.9%
89.2%
90.3%
92.7%
89.0%
94.2%
95.2%
5.6%
My faculty advisor was very helpful
80.4%
71.5%
73.7%
65.4%
70.7%
72.3%
71.3%
68.5%
75.3%
72.7%
-7.7%
The advising center was very helpful
72.1%
66.7%
66.1%
64.0%
64.9%
72.1%
63.3%
56.6%
72.4%
70.5%
-1.6%
Ramapo /my major prepared me well for employment
77.5%
68.9%
69.8%
70.5%
70.9%
69.3%
71.3%
72.3%
83.2%
77.7%
0.2%
Ramapo /my major prepared me well for graduate school
79.7%
77.5%
72.9%
75.4%
77.4%
73.8%
76.7%
74.4%
86.8%
84.3%
4.6%
Most students were serious about learning
75.6%
69.2%
72.2%
67.4%
66.0%
69.8%
71.4%
70.9%
78.0%
80.6%
5.0%
People from different racial/ethnic groups got along
88.8%
86.6%
90.0%
91.2%
92.1%
94.3%
92.1%
89.9%
93.5%
94.5%
5.7%
I grew as a person culturally, socially, & ethically
92.5%
89.3%
92.6%
88.9%
93.1%
92.7%
91.8%
89.3%
94.1%
94.0%
1.5%
Strongly Agree/Agree
Pct.Pt.Change
99/00 to 2010
I felt comfortable here and sensed I belonged
82.7%
84.3%
88.9%
84.6%
86.9%
86.4%
87.0%
85.2%
89.7%
91.3%
8.6%
I felt safe while on campus
93.3%
94.9%
94.1%
95.0%
95.1%
95.7%
95.7%
93.1%
97.3%
97.7%
4.4%
I will recommend Ramapo to others
89.9%
89.8%
88.2%
87.6%
82.5%
90.0%
88.2%
81.1%
89.1%
91.2%
1.3%
I received high quality instruction
100.0%
My faculty advisor was very helpful
95.0%
The advising center was very helpful
90.0%
Ramapo /my major prepared me well for employment
85.0%
Ramapo /my major prepared me well for graduate school
80.0%
Most students were serious about learning
75.0%
People from different racial/ethnic groups got along
70.0%
I grew as a person culturally, socially, & ethically
I felt comfortable here and sensed I belonged
65.0%
I felt safe while on campus
60.0%
I will recommend Ramapo to others
55.0%
1999-00
2000-01
2001-02
62
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2007-08
2009
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Appendix A
Appendix A:
Survey Response Rates and Representativeness of Survey Respondents
Appendix A-1: Survey Response Rates
Number
Mailed/contacted
Number
Undeliverable
Number of
Usable Surveys
Survey Response
Rate [1]
1996-97
781
8
152
19.7%
1997-98
787
3
170
21.7%
1998-99
762
7
209
27.7%
1999-00
783
10
272
35.2%
2000-01
820
22
278
34.8%
2001-02
903
14
274
30.8%
2002-03
1005
10
300
30.2%
2003-04
1043
15
310
30.2%
2004-05
1098
12
332
30.6%
2005-06
1160
18
330
28.9%
2007-08
1366
7
449
33.0%
Class of 2009 [2]
1202
713
59.3%
Class of 2010
1320
753
57.0%
349
33.8%
Academic Year
Means
1002
11
[1] The response rate equals the number of usable surveys divided by the total number of surveys mailed
minus the number of undeliverable surveys.
[2] Starting from 2009, survey population is defined by calendar year of graduation (01/2009, 05/2009, and 08/2009) instead of academic year (08/2008, 01/2009, and 05/2009)
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Appendix A
Appendix A-2: Response Rates by School by Major
School
AI
CA
SB
SS
TS
Total
Population
Major
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
School Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
School Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
School Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
School Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
School Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
TOTAL:
Survey
Respondents
Response
Rate
10
66
20
53
26
5
180
32
29
131
21
213
74
206
14
14
12
320
19
56
198
20
27
24
344
9
99
7
12
10
15
99
251
8
34
11
35
15
3
106
18
16
69
10
113
42
104
7
8
7
168
10
30
120
12
16
18
206
6
58
6
3
7
10
64
154
80.0%
51.5%
55.0%
66.0%
57.7%
60.0%
58.9%
56.3%
55.2%
52.7%
47.6%
53.1%
56.8%
50.5%
50.0%
57.1%
58.3%
52.5%
52.6%
53.6%
60.6%
60.0%
59.3%
75.0%
59.9%
66.7%
58.6%
85.7%
25.0%
70.0%
66.7%
64.6%
61.4%
12
6
50.0%
1,320
753
57.0%
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Appendix A-3: Representativeness of Survey Respondents
Representativeness by Age
Age Category
24 or younger
25 to 29
30 to 39
40 or older
Missing
Totals
Total Population
Number
Percent
1063
81%
152
12%
62
5%
43
3%
0
1320
Survey Respondents
Expected
Number
Percent Frequencies Chi-Square
639
85%
606
9.64
63
8%
87
29
4%
35
22
3%
25
0
753
df=3
Are the differences between groups statistically significant at the .05 level?
Is the sample representative of the total population on this scale?
Yes
No
Representativeness by Sex
Total Population
Sex
Female
Male
Missing
Totals
Number
784
536
0
1320
Percent
59%
41%
Survey Respondents
Number
479
274
0
Expected
Percent Frequencies Chi-Square
64%
447
5.56
36%
306
753
df=1
Are the differences between groups statistically significant at the .05 level?
Is the sample representative of the total population on this scale?
Yes
No
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Representativeness by Ethnicity
Ethnic Category
American Indian/Alaskan Native
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black, non-Hispanic
Hispanic
White, non-Hispanic
Missing
Totals
Total Population
Number
Percent
5
0%
60
5%
71
5%
89
7%
1091
83%
4
0%
1320
Survey Respondents
Expected
Number
Percent Frequencies Chi-Square
3
0%
3
1.01
37
5%
34
42
6%
41
56
7%
51
612
82%
624
3
0%
5
753
df=5
Are the differences between groups statistically significant at the .05 level?
Is the sample representative of the total population on this scale?
No
Yes
Cumulative GPA
GPA Category
<2.50
2.50 - 2.99
3.00 - 3.49
3.50 - 3.99
Total Population
Number
Percent
160
12%
311
24%
439
33%
405
31%
4.00
5
Missing
0
0
1320
753
Totals
0%
Survey Respondents
Expected
Number
Percent Frequencies Chi-Square
81
11%
91
12.12
148
20%
177
253
34%
250
267
35%
231
4
1%
3
df=4
Are the differences between groups statistically significant at the .05 level?
Is the sample representative of the total population on this scale?
Yes
No
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Appendix A
Representativeness by School
School
American and International Studies
Anisfield School of Business
Contemporary Arts
Social Science and Human Services
Theoretical and Applied Sciences
Missing
Totals
Total Population
Number
Percent
14%
181
24%
320
16%
216
26%
344
20%
259
0
1320
Survey Respondents
Expected
Number
Percent Frequencies Chi-Square
107
14%
103
3.18
168
22%
183
114
15%
123
206
27%
196
158
21%
148
0
753
df=4
Are the differences between groups statistically significant at the .05 level?
Is the sample representative of the total population on this scale?
No
Yes
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Graduating Senior Survey 2010: Appendix B-1
Appendix B:
Responses to Two Open-ended Questions
Appendix B-1: Responses to the Question: What did you like best about Ramapo College?
Appendix B-1a: Summary of Students’ Responses
Note:
1) Numbers after and within each summary statement represent survey IDs randomly assigned to all
respondents. Please use these numbers to refer back to students’ original comments.
2) Percentages in brackets for each category are based on total respondent of 753. For example, 213
comments out of 753 is 28.3%.
Professors (213 comments, 28.3%)
Professors at Ramapo College received the most comments from graduating seniors as the best they like about
Ramapo College. Students commented that professors cared about their learning 24, 62, 105, 213, 297. They
are very helpful 204, 213, 237, 441, 597, approachable and comfortable to talk to 73, 424, 647, available
18, 352, 631, outstanding 514, 653, encouraging 428, 590, and dedicated to helping student succeed 240,
572.
Students like the small classes which allow them to have ‘one on one time’ and close relationship with the
professors 15, 74, 68, 84, 239, 398, 425, 450, 502, 616, 639. One student commented that ‘in Ramapo you
are not considered a number like many other schools. Professors and other faculty know you by name.’ 8. A
few other students had similar comments 99, 204, 239, 368.
Some students commented that professors in their major departments are knowledgeable 394, 622, ‘brilliant
and have great experiences and insight to share’ 454, ‘enthusiastic and well-informed about the topic they
taught’ 693, and ‘putting a lot of effort in innovating the way students are being taught’ 317.
Some students said that their professors are inspiring 431, 486, ‘great mentors’ 382; ‘pushed me to achieve
greater excellence’ 63, and ‘willing to guide students through their academic and professional careers’
394.
2
57
102
166
237
295
6
59
105
179
239
297
8
62
107
182
240
300
12
63
108
183
249
306
15
68
116
188
252
308
17
72
123
192
255
317
18
73
125
196
260
328
20
74
128
198
266
329
24
76
130
200
267
335
68
25
77
133
201
268
350
28
80
134
204
269
352
34
84
141
205
270
356
40
91
143
213
271
357
43
92
148
216
278
358
47
93
153
224
286
359
54
99
154
229
289
368
55
100
161
230
293
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374
417
462
552
616
677
736
375
423
480
555
621
679
739
376
424
484
560
622
680
741
379
425
486
561
631
687
743
380
428
488
564
632
693
746
381
430
489
570
636
694
747
382
431
502
572
639
695
750
387
437
503
573
647
698
751
394
441
505
576
648
704
753
398
443
512
578
651
707
400
444
514
585
653
708
402
450
529
590
656
713
406
452
531
592
660
716
407
454
535
597
662
722
409
457
536
600
665
724
411
459
546
602
669
728
416
461
550
612
670
731
Campus atmosphere and environment (118 comments, 15.7%)
A large number of students choose ‘the atmosphere’ and/or ‘the environment’ as the best they like about
Ramapo College. Students describe the campus as comfortable 166, 232, 316, 466, 525, 668, 611, safe 34,
376, 517, 492, 533, 40, welcoming 238, 510, 644, 668, friendly 302, 411, 602, 739, intimate 529, and family
like 587, 454. Students like ‘the close knit’ community 26, 51, 332, 611, 271, 401, 740, and ‘the fact
that everybody on campus knows you by your name’ 444, 651.
Some students commented that they like ‘the openness and the supported, celebrated diversity of the student
body ethnically, socially, culturally, and politically’ 156, 158, 238; ‘the diversity and cultural
acceptance that is so prevalent here’ 245; ‘diversity in groups of class mates who were foreign born and of
different culture’ 306; and ‘celebration of diversity enforced by the Women's Center.’ 457.
Students like the ‘positive learning environment’ 236 and commented that Ramapo College is ‘a great campus
with a lot of opportunities’ 672, 448, ‘very supportive of students’ 460, ‘involves the students’ 113, and
‘students have the opportunity to involve themselves in almost every aspect of campus’ 472.
2
113
232
328
462
533
644
12
118
236
332
466
544
649
26
120
238
342
467
553
651
32
121
239
347
472
560
666
34
133
245
374
487
561
668
40
144
255
376
489
565
672
43
156
267
401
492
573
676
45
158
271
408
496
576
695
47
160
277
410
498
587
708
51
166
285
411
499
602
716
71
175
295
433
500
607
722
72
176
302
444
510
611
724
87
186
305
448
513
615
728
90
203
306
454
517
621
731
94
208
311
455
525
624
739
100
215
316
457
529
628
740
104
230
323
460
532
639
People at Ramapo (95 comments, 12.6%)
A large number of students mentioned that people they have met and the friends they have made as their best
college experience 19, 117, 705, 500, 638, 130, 139, 145, 154, 167, 195, 374, 534, 637, 592, 664. People
were always willing to help 26, 32, 510, everyone got along well 368, the students were all friendly and
always helping each other out 295, 313, 686.
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16
139
292
397
513
676
19
145
295
409
517
680
26
147
313
422
521
684
30
154
318
425
534
686
31
167
322
442
585
705
32
169
340
444
592
712
46
176
343
453
599
724
57
188
348
454
602
728
74
195
354
457
607
735
104
223
362
460
608
744
117
229
368
473
637
121
240
369
479
638
122
246
374
480
651
123
251
377
486
657
125
255
379
495
659
130
263
380
500
662
138
276
392
510
664
Education (88 comments, 11.7%)
Quite a number of students said that they liked the classes they took 157, 187, 193, 681, 692, and they
learned a lot 64, 248, 405, 573. They also liked the wide range of classes offered 69, 286, 722, the
convenient class times 90, 548, 730, and ‘the option of attending night classes’ 526.
Some students commented that ‘the academics were rigorous’ 40. They liked being challenged 529, 653, 724,
and ‘pushed to the distance’ 317. A couple of students mentioned the intensity of some specific programs
such as social work 345, and biology 623.
Students liked the ‘opportunity to collaborate on a Student/Faculty Research Project’ 107, and ‘the
opportunity to work closely with faculty and staff on independent projects’ 80. One student said ‘I learn
a lot by completing the research projects that were required’ 317, another student said ‘I enjoyed working
on a number of meaningful research papers and getting a chance to see certain issues from new perspectives’
549.
Other areas students liked include: the interdisciplinary liberal arts core education 78, 80; studying
abroad 417, 432; the learning tools available for student success 125, 128; and the internship
opportunities 189. One student said ‘I believe that I received as good if not better of an education being
at a “public” institution than I would have at a “private” institution’ 602.
17
128
254
447
623
740
30
132
267
454
641
745
Small class size
Small class size
easier for me to
discussions’ 94,
teacher’ 73, and
36
148
286
506
653
748
40
157
298
526
660
50
161
317
528
675
55
176
335
529
681
57
178
345
546
683
64
186
354
548
691
69
187
361
549
692
78
189
387
550
697
80
192
405
553
702
87
193
406
568
704
90
247
410
573
714
107
248
411
602
722
124
250
417
607
724
125
251
432
612
730
127
252
442
613
734
(87 comments, 11.6%)
is one of the features students like about Ramapo College: ‘the small class sizes made it
be known as a student and as a person’ 422, ‘allowed me to contribute more in class
‘makes it much easier to participate and to get to know other students as well as the
the ‘professor was able to help everyone more efficiently’ 268.
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8
94
247
398
560
727
11
133
253
402
564
731
15
134
262
408
576
18
137
268
422
582
21
145
278
427
597
25
149
289
450
614
28
167
295
454
639
33
180
300
460
640
34
181
305
463
660
44
184
337
466
669
54
201
343
492
677
65
204
347
499
680
66
210
372
533
691
70
214
377
535
712
73
221
378
538
722
85
232
388
552
723
91
242
395
559
726
Physical appearance of the campus (73 comments, 9.7%)
Students describe the campus as beautiful 349, 377, 454, 494, 721, clean 40, 442, 492, 739, well-maintained
583, serene 454, very peaceful and easy to navigate 439, absolutely lovely 179, wonderful 525, 689, and
amazing during all the seasons 77, 469. One student said that ‘Ramapo has done a great job at renovating
their buildings on campus’ 704.
2
292
411
509
707
11
293
414
512
708
15
305
426
517
721
28
314
430
524
739
40
320
439
525
741
47
325
442
529
77
332
452
559
136
337
454
581
137
349
462
583
141
368
468
611
154
371
469
651
178
377
483
654
179
380
484
666
193
381
492
689
206
385
494
691
223
398
501
703
225
401
506
704
Campus housing (54 comments, 7.2%)
Students like the dorms and living on campus. They describe the dorms as very nice 13, 172, comfortable
145, 327, clean 145, stellar 380, amazing 398, phenomenal 553, very spacious and accommodating 235, ‘well
maintained and are a great home away from home’ 411.
13
172
411
559
16
187
427
713
17
207
430
730
35
235
446
44
247
457
47
258
468
49
263
469
58
269
470
61
294
477
73
321
481
126
327
488
131
328
493
138
333
498
139
344
503
141
358
517
145
380
534
164
398
553
Extracurricular activities (43 comments, 5.7%)
Students enjoyed extracurricular activities on campus. They mentioned Greek life 250, 259, 275, 462, 559,
624, 631, 655, clubs and organizations 31, 89, 160, 187, 359, 517, being part of an athletic team 1, 89,
202, 256, 415, 556, 557, working part-time on campus 28, 89, 80, being involved in the Women's Center 183,
and other student activities 666. Students also enjoyed guest speakers on campus 184, 651, and alternative
spring breaks 89.
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1
259
624
28
272
629
31
275
631
44
359
638
80
415
644
89
442
651
131
457
654
139
462
655
160
473
666
183
488
184
517
187
526
200
527
202
540
243
556
250
557
256
559
Location of the college (41 comments, 5.4%)
Students liked the location of the college. They mentioned that it is close to home 3, 163, 227, 343, 366,
499, 580, 643, 682; an easy commute 366, 526, 589; an easy access to New York City 504, 578, 719; and close
to Ramapo Reservation 517.
3
423
651
13
463
682
28
477
688
38
499
719
85
500
734
163
503
741
216
504
742
227
517
270
526
322
551
325
554
343
570
366
578
367
580
389
584
401
589
418
643
Staff and services (27 comments, 3.6%)
Students describe staff at Ramapo College as friendly 453, 560, helpful 8, 560, supportive 582,
knowledgeable and respectful 461. They liked that ‘faculty and staff know most of the students on a first
name basis’ 99. Offices students appreciated and mentioned include: EOF 97, 320, OSS 407, Admissions 409,
Facilities 409, Student Center 744, Resident Life 277, and staff in TAS 413.
8
453
21
461
80
489
97
530
99
560
116
582
182
596
186
624
229
651
277
744
320
334
374
400
407
409
413
Size of the college (24 comments, 3.2%)
Students liked the size of the college and said that Ramapo College is ‘small enough to get to know most
people’ 333, 425, 555, and to ‘get one on one time with teachers’ 616.
20
529
38
555
97
611
140
616
168
711
186
740
236
750
298
435
645
652
667
311
Everything (8 comments, 1.1%)
22
96
106
234
72
326
333
393
423
425
461
463
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Appendix B-1b: Students’ Comments by School Affiliations and by Survey IDs to the Question:
What Did You Like Best About Ramapo College?
School of American and International Studies
Survey ID
3
Its close to home
15
The campus
17
The dorm life
19
The People I met here.
21
I liked the small class sizes and friendly staff
24
There were some professors who were very very helpful and had great classes and clearly cared for my
education. These include Dr. Kwak Dr. Mustafa Dr. Kayaalp and many others.
30
History Department
32
The comfortable atmosphere and people always willing to help.
41
close environment to everything on campus
45
The atmosphere
57
the students
58
The on campus living
61
the dorm rooms
63
There were many good things but most importantly from an academic standpoint the teachers cared about
my learning and continuously pushed me to achieve greater excellence.
the faculty
classes
the small classes
professors
the people
the faculty
the relationships formed with the professors
etc.
and the overall experiences on campus.
the classes
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80
The interdisciplinary liberal arts core education. The opportunity to work closely with faculty and
staff on independent projects. The available on-campus housing options. Study abroad opportunities.
Working for the Office of Student Development.
89
The many opportunities I had- alternative spring breaks
working on campus.
94
I liked the environment.
discussions.
106
I loved everything.
107
My professors were very active and concerned with my academic and career development. I had the
opportunity to collaborate on a Student/Faculty Research Project and have presented our work at
academic conferences.
121
Great atmosphere
141
The beautiful campus and dorms as well as the assistance I received from certain professors.
154
Ramapo has an excellent and committed faculty. It was also where I met some of my best friends. The
campus is wonderful and I'm glad I chose to go here.
158
The diversity within the campus.
161
The Professors easily. The vast majority of them seemed interested and engaged in my learning and
always gave me an ample opportunity to improve my education. The professors of AIS are particularly
helpful Teigen Fluhr Peterson come to mind
166
The personal nature of the campus and that I felt comfortable with the faculty and community here. It
didn't echo the impersonal largeness of some of my friend's schools.
184
I liked to ability to interact with published authors. Since I have a concentration in creative
writing and want to pursue that as a career I liked to opportunity to speak with those that have the
experience and get feedback on my own work. I also enjoyed to smaller class sizes.
210
Small campus and small class size
230
the small atmosphere. the relationship you can have with your prof.
being part of an athletic team
and clubs.
The small classes really allowed me to contribute more in class
I'm sad that this period of my life will soon be over.
teachers
and students
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240
The Faculty was so dedicated to helping each and every student succeed
247
Small classes
250
Classes and pledging Alpha Phi Omega
251
the people that I met here and the friendships that I have made. also
took especially in my major were good.
260
The professors especially in my major were really fantastic. They really knew what they were
teaching and were very passionate about it as well as taking a real interest in my education.
262
Class size
271
The community and the faculty.
289
I enjoyed Ramapo's small classes and the availability of my professors.
305
Small class size. Nice campus
307
Resources.
308
The faculty. Professor Niza Fabre is amazing
every class she taught.
314
the view from campus
325
The location and the beautiful campus.
328
The small environment feel
332
close-knit community
334
The staff was personable.
335
The professors are great and I learned a lot in my major classes.
337
Campus is beautiful.
dorms
classes offered
most of the classes that I
calm atmosphere.
I've had her about 6 different times and have loved
the personal attention from professors
beautiful setting
Smaller class size is nice.
75
and living on campus.
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352
The faculty truly cared about our learning.
can.
367
the location
389
How everyone lives so close to it - I now have friends from college that I can see whenever I want
because they live so close to me.
401
Location
426
campus
428
Faculty Encouragement
431
The teachers in my Spanish Major. Professor Iraida Lopez and Professor Straile-Costa. I do believe
that if it wasn't for them and how they inspired me I wouldn't be at Ramapo or have graduated.
439
The campus is very peaceful and easy to navigate.
443
Some of the professors that I have taken.
448
The sense of community; students are fostered and are given many opportunities to succeed here.
454
I love everything about Ramapo College. The campus is absolutely beautiful and serene and I have
honestly never felt more at home anywhere. The people I've encountered throughout my four years here
have been remarkable. The size of the classes at Ramapo is great- I'm able to really get the most out
of my education because of the small number of students. The faculty that I've been lucky enough to
have as my teachers are all brilliant and have great experiences and insight to share. I could not
have imagined or asked for a better college experience and thinking about leaving this place brings
tears to my eyes!
457
I liked the way students and faculty had a continues opportunity to interact through small classroom
sizes Cafe demos workshops lectures and other events. I like the celebration of diversity enforced
by the Women's Center. I liked the opportunities to get to know about social prejudice and how to
become a better person. I liked a lot of my professors my advisor and most of the people in the
offices. I liked the dorms and the opportunity to play outside throughout the year.
484
POLITICAL SCIENCE FACULTY IS BY FAR THE BEST GROUP OF PROFESSORS ON CAMPUS-- INTELLIGENT
APPROACHABLE AND EXTREMELY HELPFUL.
scenery
They are always available and helpful in any way they
the community.
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500
the atmosphere
surrounding area
the people I met
502
I truly enjoyed the faculty
514
Faculty is outstanding!
525
Comfortable environment and wonderful scenery.
528
The outstanding quality of the political science department.
538
Small classes
549
I enjoyed working on a number of meaningful research papers and getting a chance to see certain
issues from new perspectives.
553
Its bucolic feel
572
The teachers dedication and commitment to the students
576
I love the small class sizes and the high quality of professors
578
The situating of the college campus in proximity of New York City and the greater Northeast
willingness of faculty to work with students in order to ensure proper reception of
information/knowledge.
580
It is close to my house.
597
The small classes and that every professor was very helpful with all my questions if I ever needed
their help.
607
Great education
628
The campus environment
640
The small classrooms were wonderful because the student to teacher ratio was small making the
instruction more effective.
651
my professors mostly the whole staff from the AIS department with their enormous dedication and
concern for the students as well as the Roukema Center -I am greatly thankful to Dr. Kisor for
working with me and introducing me to Beowulf and Chaucer my fellow classmates my friends and my
and the relationships I created with my Professors.
The personal attention gained is untouched by most larger schools out there.
excellent instruction and phenomenal residence facilities.
as well as the sense of community.
and the
living environment and people.
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critics as well
the campus and its location especially in autumn and spring
the campus guests
especially the poets and writers
Ramapo's warm and welcoming practically motherly spirit and the
fact that everybody on campus knows you by your name......I can go on and on forever :
663
not experiential learning
664
The friendships I made.
666
The atmosphere and chances for involvement on student activities on campus.
670
The professors were extremely intelligent and helpful all the time.
681
I like the classes that I took
684
I liked the student-faculty relationships that I was able to develop.
686
I liked that the students were respectful towards others and in particular how they respected other
trying to learn and study.
705
The people I met
712
People are warm and friendly and students care about doing well in their classes. The classes are
small which is really nice as I transferred from Rutgers New Brunswick!
740
The community is great and the campus size lends to that. Small schools make for a more personal and
in my opinion valuable education.
742
The proximity of Ramapo to where I live is ideal. I love the school environment
was to get in and out.
745
The Literature and Italian language department
School of Contemporary Arts
1
Ultimate Frisbee
6
good professors
campus life
78
but my focus really
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13
I like the area it was in and what it surrounded. the dorms were very nice.
16
The friends and the closeness of living in the village.
18
The small class sizes and the one on one with teachers. I learned a lot from my professors and was
able to talk to them after class and through email. They made themselves available to me.
23
I was able to go to a new place to find myself while keeping the comforts of home. As the years went
by the dichotomy of home Ridgewood and Ramapo taught me a great deal about myself and I now feel
ready to see the rest of the world.
25
Small classrooms and close interaction with teachers
31
The people I met and the organizations I was involved in.
34
Safe convenient received a scholarship that paid for my tuition and housing for all four years.
Small classes most Communication Arts professors are really great.
35
living arrangements
36
Very flexible with the Communications Department
you actually want to take which is great.
47
The atmosphere. The professors in my concentration and the look of campus. The dorms are great as
well.
52
nothing
68
Can establish relationships with Faculty
69
The fact that there was a wide range of classes available and there were extra credits to be used
after fulfilling all major requirements.
71
The environment.
73
1 I really like that Ramapo has small class sizes. The average amount of students I've had in a class
is about 30. This makes it much easier to participate and to get to know other students as well as
the teacher. 2 Almost every teacher I've had has been very approachable and are willing to help me
out. 3 I love the dorms here!
79
with concentrations so that you can take classes
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105
All the professors were excellent
kind and caring. Special Thanks to Steve Perry and Ramona Kopacz.
120
Friendly
122
the people
126
Housing
133
The small classes
137
The Campus and class sizes
156
The openness and the supported
culturally and politically.
172
The dorms were really nice. The food was really great.
179
The campus is absolutely lovely and a vast majority of the Communications and Philosophy department
were concerned with my education throughout my tenure here.
187
The clubs and organizations. The residence halls and most of the courses I took were interesting and
beneficial to me.
188
The relationship between professor and student.
206
The Campus. Beautiful campus
239
Small
249
Professors
252
The lectures and professors.
266
faculty
268
I liked the small classes because the professor was able to help everyone more efficiently.
275
my fraternity
293
I liked the overall scenery and atmosphere of the faculty I had the pleasure of learning from.
small-school atmosphere.
the ease of rapport between the professors and students
and the small-town feel.
celebrated diversity of the student body ethnically
socially
Especially in the Spring and summer.
teachers knew me by name and were able to help in a one-to-one environment
Lambda Theta Phi
80
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labs
311
Small and friendly.
326
its a small campus
327
The dorm rooms are really comfortable.
340
People
348
The people
356
The professors
372
I liked the class sizes and some of my professors really enjoyed teaching and knew about the field of
study I will go into.
382
The faculty in the art department especially were so influential
mentors.
387
reg clark is a great teacher. also
who took an interest in my future.
411
I love the environment - very open and friendly. The campus size was perfect for me. The dorms were
what made me chose Ramapo in the first place they are well maintained and are a great home away from
home. The communications program is great for practical knowledge and the professors are awesome at
what they do. I always felt like part of the community and I really appreciate all of the help
offered to my professors.
418
location
441
The Professors are very helpful and supportive.
453
The friendliness of the staff and students.
455
The community - students
environment.
474
the experience it taught me a lot about myself.
the ability to choose a path for myself
faculty
inspiring
and overall great
james hoch and anne pass. and christina smith. they were the ones
staff are all committed to fostering a welcoming
81
engaging
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its friendly faculty and staff
501
The campus
504
The location and how easy it is to access the city.
506
the campus and the contract major program
513
The atmosphere and the people
517
The student the options for clubs
the Comm faculty the beautiful campus proximity to my house &
the Ramapo Reservation. I usually felt safe walking campus alone. I loved living in the Village.
531
Professors
532
I love the environment
544
environment.
554
It was local and I enjoyed using the media equipment.
559
The campus
561
The environment
573
I like the atmosphere I found most of my professors were compassionate and I feel like I really got
a lot out of my education. The chorale program is fantastic.
581
the campus
590
The teachers were very caring and encouraging.
593
It was fun.
599
The people I have met here
624
Being involved in Greek events and fundraisers.
631
the availability of the teachers and advisors
liked the Greek life aspect as well.
small class sizes
Greek community
the professors
residence
and the academic opportunities.
I also liked the atmosphere and friendly staff.
and also the choice of classes offered at ramapo. I
82
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637
the friends I have made and the times that I have had with them
638
I enjoyed the camaraderie and the campus life. I enjoyed the people that I have met and the
experiences I have gone through while at ramapo.
645
everything
654
I like the Fact that It has provided a Christian organization on campus. I really have made string
bonds with my advisors.
657
friends
659
The students
660
I liked the amount of hands on experience I obtained in my communications classes. I found most of
my projects helpful and enjoyable. I also liked many of my professors. A few of them enhanced my
experience in and out of the classroom.
669
small classes
680
I liked in the Communication Art major at least that my classes were small and that I continuously
had/saw the same teachers throughout the year. You build a good relationship with them they are
their to help always and you learn more. Not just with the teachers but everyone at the school was
always very helpful.
687
I liked professor Ben Neil and Roger Johnson classes in the music field
693
Most of my professors were enthusiastic and well-informed about the topic they taught.
708
Campus is lovely and the price isn't bad.
713
The Professors and dorming.
714
The communication courses
722
Relaxed atmosphere
study
723
The size and closeness of the classes
experienced professors
small classes
Good atmosphere and nice teachers.
great faculty
83
for the most part
variety of courses and areas of
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small classrooms
735
people
744
I have met a lot of wonderful people here students and professional staff. The professional staff in
the student center have given me great advice on a daily basis and a pleasure to work with.
748
Painting and Drawing courses
753
Professors
Anisfield School of Business
2
it is a very beautiful campus. some of the professors not all were very helpful understanding and
went out of their way to help students. Those professors made a big difference to my experience here.
I felt very safe on campus.
11
The campus and small classes
28
Conveniently located
helpful faculty.
54
Small classroom sizes and the personal contact with professors.
66
small classes and personal attention
70
Small class sizes
77
Great faculty and amazing campus
84
some of the relationships I formed with professors
87
Social atmosphere
90
THE ATMOSPHERE AND THE CONVENIENT CLASS TIMES.
95
nothing
nice surroundings
small classes
part time work opportunities on campus
awesome as a commuter student
general environment
business program.
84
some
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It was Small and Everybody pretty much got along... The EOF staff were the best.. They pushed you to
keep going as if they were your own Family.
100
The student environment is extremely friendly and faculty is very encouraging and provided useful
information and advice for further development.
110
na
113
Good atmosphere--involves the students
116
The staff/faculty was very supportive when you needed some assistance.
118
Environment
123
My professors and fellow students.
124
Ramapo provided a small school feel with a
128
The professors surrounding students The business school and the tools available for the student
success...its an extremely important attribute offered at RCNJ...Many Thanks
132
the new business building and the marketing program is incredible.
138
The dorms and the students.
140
Small school.
143
Most professors were good and cared about my learning.
interesting experience.
153
Teachers
175
Atmosphere
182
excellent professors. Assistance from Joyce VanDyke helped me return to Ramapo to complete my degree
which I began in the 70s. She is an asset to the College. Being an older student in a college with
an extremely young population younger than my own children was a great experience not only for me
but also for them. Encouraging older students would only enhance the learning experience.
University level of education.
85
Working in teams on group projects was an
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I transferred here in 2007 and from the first day I felt like I fit in. The faculty in the Anisfeld
School of Business truly care about advancing our knowledge and making the school a better place. I
have had nothing but good experiences with my professors and I would recommend this school to high
school students that want an affordable substantial education.
195
Friends I made
198
Some of the few professors that actually assisted
200
Cross country team
201
I liked Ramapo's small class sizes for a more personal learning experience and the extremely helpful
teachers.
202
my time on the cross country team
204
The classes were a nice size. The professor knew who you were
out.
205
Sincere professors.
207
dorms
214
The small classes
220
The fact that it is a well respected school.
221
Teacher/student ratio
227
it was close to home
237
The teachers were very helpful when I needed assistance with my work.
242
The smaller sizes of students in a class was nice and made me feel more connected with the professor.
248
I really enjoyed my classes. I learned a lot.
253
Small classes.
255
I like the overall atmosphere.
Professor Petkus
and were always willing to help you
Most faculty and students are kind here.
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living on campus
269
the campus
276
People I met
277
the atmosphere of the college. the residence life department
290
I'll have to get back to you on that one.
291
Ramapo although it has its many flaws through its governing system and the way things get done was
an experience I will never forget. I grew so much here and had the best time. Academically and
socially Ramapo was everything I thought college would be. Thank you.
292
The campus
294
The Apartments
300
The professors that taught the courses in my major were terrific including Dr. Chung Dr. Petkus
and Professor Lambrix. Small class sizes. Availability of professors after hours for help or
advisement . Most professors truly care about their students.
313
The cooperation among students
316
I really felt comfortable here. I really like that while I was at Ramapo I grew as a student as the
school grew. I really feel in the future Ramapo Is going to be one of the best schools in New Jersey
317
Throughout the time I spent at Ramapo I have seen the school faculty putting a lot of effort in
innovating the way student are being taught. For many students the load of work required by the
professors may have been too much but I am happy that I was pushed to the distance. I learn a lot by
completed the research projects that were required.
333
nice dorms
344
Dorms
360
THE FUN I'VE HAD
361
In depth lectures
housing
professor petkus
surrounding areas
and students.
small enough to get to know most people
87
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It's location to home and my ability to commute.
375
Professors
376
The professors were helpful
377
Small class sizes
on campus.
379
The Professors and Students
385
Physical environment
388
Small Class Sizes
392
Friends
394
The ASB faculty were knowledgeable and willing to guide students through their academic and
professional careers.
406
The accounting program. Faculty such as Ray Rigoli and Prof. Crawford and Prof. Stellenwerf were
hands on and helped me make serious and important life and career choices. They provided great
guidance and I am where I am because of their teachings inside and outside the classroom.
407
The amazing support and guidance from the faculty & counselors at Ramapo. Professors at RCNJ were
always more then willing to answer questions that I had with the material after class. Finally the
wonderful OSS department that helped me discover the best way to succeed in my classes.
408
The environment and small classes.
409
The faculty are helpful and care about their students. Ramapo dorms are the best as compared to any
other college. The admissions staff is extremely professional and has done a tremendous job
recruiting talented students. The office of facilities is proactive and responsive. However one of
the most attractive feature of Ramapo College is the comparably low tuition after financial aid and
scholarships.
427
Small classrooms
430
the scenery
the food was good on Saturday nights in Birch
knowing all the students in my classes
and the dorms.
business school faculty
and residence halls
88
and it was safe.
the beautiful campus
the resident halls
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Studying Abroad
433
The environment
444
The environment and the focus the teachers have on every student. At Ramapo I am Ms. Rodriguez not a
number and that is what I love the most!
469
The campus is amazing during all the seasons and the housing is a great perk.
472
Students have the opportunity to involve themselves in almost every aspect of campus
virtually never told we cannot accomplish something we wish to do.
473
Friends and activities
483
Scenery
486
Ramapo has been a fulfilling and great experience in my life. An overwhelming majority of the
faculty and administration goes beyond expectations and really takes the time to get to know each
student on a personal level. As semesters and years went on my marketing professors were more than
supportive to help each student understand every concept thoroughly. Personally the faculty helped
me become the successful student I am today and inspire me to go the extra mile in my lifetime.
492
Safe
494
the beautiful campus
498
The atmosphere that the professors students and living arrangements created. The class times offered
fit into a variety of different schedules.
503
it was in nj and there are some great econ professors.
505
The Professors and teaching staff
511
nothing
515
The small campus size.
521
I liked the people here
524
the campus
and we are
clean campus. Good class size. New buildings are a plus
89
also
dorms were in pretty good shape
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546
The marketing curriculum and professors.
551
Location
556
The baseball team and night life.
565
Community
570
I liked the faculty and I liked the location
583
The college was clean organized and well maintained. Use of technology in classes is adequate
could be significantly better utilized by most professors.
600
My accounting professor are the best teachers on campus. Not only did they prepare me well
cared about the students.
619
The one on one
632
The school's dedication to its business program. The continued growth and success of ASB is very
important to me. Also I was able to build relationships with my professors and look to them for
guidance.
655
Greek Life
656
teachers
665
Professors
672
The Environment. It a great campus with a lot of opportunities.
683
The Business School is very attractive to prospective students and has the opportunity to offer many
great chances for students in the future as it continues to grown.
692
I like the classes
695
Nice
702
Business school is great-excellent professors and interesting courses.
703
nice campus
personable teachers
campus and learning environment
90
but
they also
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I really liked the ASB building. I think Ramapo has done a great job at renovating their buildings on
campus. I also liked a lot of the professors I had especially Dr. Ed Petkus. He is amazing! Fun
smart and just makes class so much more interesting. Highly recommend giving him a raise : Also
loved Professor Bryan I believe his name was. He was an adjunct and a lawyer and he taught Business
Ethics. Really nice man with a lot of knowledge. Also liked Professor Hecht. Nice guy makes class
somewhat entertaining but tough course.
716
The campus
719
Location near the city
724
The people
736
The faculty.
743
Openness of the professors
746
The Faculty in the ASB. They were kind and cared about the education of their students. They did
what it takes to help each student learn what they needed to know.
750
Its a small campus with great professors
teachers
and friendly faces
environment
professors
and being challenged
School of Social Science and Human Services
8
The faculty and staff were always willing to help you succeed. Classes were small in number which
made it easier to have an interactive class. In Ramapo you are not considered a number like many
other schools professors and other faculty know you by name which is great!
22
my overall experience
26
The close knit community and the fact that it seems like people are always willing to help one
another.
38
The size and location
40
The campus was very clean and safe. The academics were rigorous but learned a great deal from them.
The professors were very approachable and helpful.
91
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42
The setting
43
I enjoyed the environment and the faculty!
46
I made great friends.
51
the atmosphere and the close knit community
55
Classes and faculty were amazing.
64
I learned a great deal from my classes.
72
diverse people education environment. Highly educated and experienced professors especially the
ones who continue to teach over the years. Also the majority of the faculty are still there which
makes you feel a sense of belonging when returning to the institution.
76
my teachers
78
Focus in liberal arts was enlightening.
85
Small classes. Location.
92
The faculty
93
I loved the professors and the intimacy of the class settings and sizes.
96
the experience was amazing here. I love it and would recommend ramapo to any student. ramapo was the
best decision I have ever made.
99
I liked the fact that faculty and staff know most of the students on a first name basis.
102
The professors
104
the friendly people and sense of belonging :
108
Helpful faculty
125
professors faculty
130
Finding friends
students
access to large array of learning tools.
Had some decent teachers
generally pretty good over all.
92
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The dorm/campus life.
136
campus
139
The people that I met
Dining Hall.
144
Sense of community
148
It was affordable and there are a few really good professors and classes.
149
Small classes
157
The classes in my major.
160
The people and sense of community that comes with involvement in multiple on-campus clubs and
activities. I much appreciated the opportunities that the school offers through support of various
clubs and organizations and feel that this can be a valuable part of college students' experience.
164
the housing
168
It is not a giant school and there was a sense of individualism at the school
169
my friends
176
good community
178
the campus and education
180
small class size
181
the small class sizes
183
I enjoyed the teacher's
186
It is an institution that centers its development around the students feedback. In addition its
small size but BIG name allowed for me to get a great education while being on a first name basis
with the Associate Vice Presidents of Student Affairs.
189
The opportunity to have different internships as a Social Work Major.
clubs
weekend activities
the dormitories
being in nature and the Pavilion
belonging
solid education
lasting friendships
and being involved in the Women's Center when I was enrolled from '89-'91.
93
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193
I enjoyed my psych of gender psych of cults and abnormal psych classes. I also enjoyed doing my
fieldwork for adolescent psych. Aside from that the campus looked beautiful.
196
Great professors!
203
The environment
211
central placement of the academic building made it easy to get to class
213
The professors were very helpful
215
The small town atmosphere.
224
The faculty
229
Staff/Prof.s and my friends.
232
The comfortable campus environment and small classrooms.
243
Campus life
245
The diversity and cultural acceptance that is so prevalent here.
256
Track
259
I loved the Ramapo Community.
263
The friends that I made here... I know that many of the friendships that I have made will last a life
time. I also love the CPAs and the Village... because of the set up of these dorms is a huge part of
the reasons why I made the friends that I did. I made memories here that I'll never forget and if I
could go back and live it forever I fucking would. Eat it real world. Mulberry F Mafia for life.
267
Atmosphere
270
The location
273
The opportunities and network.
278
The faculty are very energetic serious and imaginative. They are not afraid to be close to their
students and this is possible because of the smaller class sizes.
classes
and they really cared about my learning.
Especially Greek life.
instructors/professors
the professors.
94
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285
The small
comfort of the college atmosphere
286
Its high-quality professors and diverse choice of classes.
295
I liked the small classes and the teachers caring about there students. The students were all
friendly and always helping each other out.
297
the profs really cared about my learning
298
I loved the size of the campus and classes.
302
Very Friendly environment
312
my x boyfriend graduated from here and that's how I got familiar with it.
with him so that's what I liked about it best
320
What I like best about Ramapo was the campus and the EOF Program.
321
the housing
323
The small atmosphere. It gave me a chance to interact with both students and faculty on a personal
level.
329
Living on campus
345
Intensity of the social work program
349
The environment. It is a beautiful campus.
357
the great teachers
362
Knowing most of my classmates
369
Meeting new people.
371
the scenery :
378
The small classes
I familiarize this school
certain classes and professors. Some professors really made an impact on my life.
95
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380
Everything. From the moment I got to campus I got to experience the delicious food the stellar dorms
the beautiful campus/surrounding area the engaging & caring professors the excellent
personal/professional growth opportunities and the good people.
393
small campus
397
the people here
400
The friendly and supportive faculty and staff.
405
Broadening my interests and knowledge
410
I liked the atmosphere and the classes.
414
the campus
415
Intramural sports
424
The professors were very helpful. I felt comfortable talking with them on a personal level.
435
Everything
442
I enjoyed the cleanliness the foundation I was able to build with friends
that were provided for students and most of all the education I received.
446
The dorms.
452
Faculty were great
462
Environment
463
Small campus
466
The small classes and the comfortable atmosphere.
477
location
479
Friends
496
the relaxed atmosphere
gym
food choices
They really helped students who want to learn thrive.
surroundings were beautiful
Scenery
Greek Life
Great location
Professors
Small classes
in general everything
dorms
96
the different activities
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499
I liked that it was close to my home and I liked the fact that I felt welcome here. Because of it's
small classes I felt like I was in a good learning environment with people who cared about my
success.
509
All the natural beauty the campus had to offer
512
The campus and faculty
518
It was extremely fun
526
I liked that Ramapo College was a close and convenient location for me to commute to school. I also
liked the convenient class meeting times especially the option of attending night classes at Ramapo.
I also liked the social environment and large variety of student activities offered year round at
Ramapo College.
527
I like the fact that it had a Christian club that helped me feel a sense of belonging.
529
It is a small campus and everyone is very friendly. If you pick a major you will probably have a
class with everyone. I have had several classes with the same individuals which creates a more
intimate atmosphere. Everyone was nice and my advisor was very helpful for the two years I was
there. I liked it also because the classes were challenging and made me work hard.
533
I like the fact that Ramapo College is a small safe campus. Most importantly most class do not have
a large number of students so the student is more than just a number. There is a tremendous amount of
contact between the professor and the student enabling the student to receive all the help he/she
needs and discover their full potential.
540
campus life
548
Convenience of College Courses and times made available to take the classes that were needed.
552
Small class size and great professors
555
Small campus
564
Small classes
582
I liked the small class size and the supportive staff.
587
Great Family Like community
so I got to know my professors.
Friendly knowledgeable professors
one on one academic attention
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Meeting my life long friends. Learning from some amazing professors.
596
staff truly care about the students
601
The amount of times it screwed me over was minimal but still there and it gave me a degree. Also
got me out of my original college in frigid Vermont.
602
Friendly and comforting environment along with most faculty and professors who want nothing more
than for you as a student to succeed. I believe that I received as good if not better of an
education being at a public" institution than I would have at a "private" institution."
608
my friends
611
Small and close knit. Felt very comfortable both on campus and in class.
613
the psychology classes
614
Small classes
621
the atmosphere and the majority of the faculty
629
The campus life
636
Cool profs
641
the social work program and its intense field work requirements.
644
They were always very welcoming.
job at planning events.
647
That the professors are down to earth somewhat quirky and not at all uptight. It makes it easier to
approach them when I feel that they are not going to talk down to me or judge me. They treat me like
a contemporary.
648
Everything I was a transfer and I never made a better decision. I love the faculty and love the
school so much and that im sad im leaving.
649
the quiet and inviting atmosphere. very comfortable
652
Everything
Very good at involving different cultural backgrounds.
98
it
Did a good
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I liked the challenging classes. I thought that many of my professors were outstanding.
667
LOVED IT
668
The atmosphere was welcoming and I always felt comfortable.
675
The psychology courses.
677
The size of the classes
679
I liked how some teachers really cared and tried to help you
682
It's a state school but there's not too many people. Also
688
It was convenient for me because I work full time and it was in between home and work
689
Campus scenery
697
they offered substance abuse as a minor
698
faculty
707
Nice campus
711
It's small size
720
All the opportunities
730
I liked the dorm rooms and that I was able to live where I asked to be placed. Also it was easy for
me to find courses I wanted at decent times
731
The atmosphere
734
Ramapo is a an excellent academic college and it has prepared me well for my career in education. I
liked the convenience of the commute.
739
Clean
749
The ability to live independently.
and my experience with the good teachers.
it's close to home.
good professors
friendly
class size and communication with my professors.
nice and helpful professors
99
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751
The individual attention and support from professors in my major
School of Theoretical and Applied Sciences
12
atmosphere
faculty
sense of community
20
It is small enough to make me feel like I belong and that the professors value my education.
33
Small class size
44
The nice campus
49
Class scheduling
50
Its reputation and the education I received.
59
The Englewood Nursing Program professors
62
Small classes
65
small student to teacher ratio
74
The people
91
Small class sizes and personal attention from faculty.
117
The friends I made here
127
the curriculum-core classes
134
Small class sizes and ability of science professors.
145
Small class size
friends I made.
147
the people that ive met here
163
close to where I live.
living arrangements
activities
small classes.
dorms
Professors cared about my learning
the living conditions
the closeness I felt with my teachers
comfortable & clean dorms
guaranteed 4 years of housing
100
wet dorms for 21
the
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167
The campus is very nice the class sizes are small
liked the students and friends I've made as well.
and whole feel of the small school. I really
171
social aspects
208
The environment
216
Location
223
The scenery and the small teacher to student ratio. I also like how I was paired with really awesome
roommates
225
It is a very beautiful and quiet campus.
234
everything
235
I liked the dorms.
236
The positive learning environment and the smaller size of the campus.
238
I love the fact that Ramapo College has a very diverse environment; not only diverse in ethnicity but
all around. Ramapo is a welcoming place. It is truly a home away from home.
246
The people I've met and befriended through this school
254
Nursing program at Englewood Hospital
272
Meeting people who love Jesus at Bible study.
282
The academic environment accommodated me very well. I got the help I needed when I needed it.
306
Professors for my major who were very unique as a person for every one of them. Diversity in groups
of class mates who were foreign born and of different culture other than America.
318
the people
322
The people in Ramapo College are great
336
Cost
good overall teacher
They were very spacious and accommodating.
but I really enjoyed the location of the school.
101
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The atmosphere of the campus. The ability to become a big fish in a small pond. Opportunities were
always available as long as I made the effort to achieve them.
343
close to home
347
The environment and the small classes
350
nice professors
354
My friends and the nursing program at Englewood
358
The Residence Halls
359
The Environmental Science Professors
368
Small intimate campus. Everyone got along well. The instructors knew there students.
374
Accessible faculty and staff. Tight community. Made great friends.
381
Nice Campus
395
The small class sizes
398
I loved the teacher student relationships that I have had. Small class size is great and the campus
is wonderful as well as the amazing on campus housing.
399
Parties
402
Class size and the ability to discuss issues with teachers
413
The staff in the TAS
416
The professors are great contacts to have.
417
I thought that the Biology faculty was incredible. I am specifically grateful for Dr. Bacon for her
tireless assistance with the recommendation letters and general guidance for my future. I would like
to thank Dr. Bagga for an incredible commitment to his students and a wonderful research opportunity
and Dr. Owen for being completely accessible and invested in me along with every other one of his
students.
And finally I am eternally grateful to retired professor Trent Schroeyer for his work
and influence on the India study abroad program.
got a full scholarship
good people
small classes
Got to my professors
1Step group.
Caring Teachers
102
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The small class sizes made it easier for me to be known as a student and as a person.
423
Location
425
I found that at Ramapo there is a close relationship between many professors and students
specifically in the School of Theoretical and Applied Science. Many of the professors are caring and
helpful towards the students' goals. I also liked the small size of the student body enabling me to
see familiar faces on a regular basis and made getting to know people much easier.
437
The Chemistry Faculty
445
I don't moow
447
Push to the maximum
450
Small class size
459
Close-knit relationship with classmates and professors
460
Great faculty-student ratio. Many leadership opportunities. Very supportive of students.
461
Small school
467
I really liked the campus atmosphere of Ramapo. It made me feel safe and it wasn't so big that I
needed public transportation but it wasn't too small that I wasn't able to meet many different types
of people.
468
The campus and dorms
470
Ultimate meal plan
480
Professors
481
the res
487
The environment and safety
488
Housing
493
I didn't live on campus but the dorms are so nice and clean and big.
Small size
Faculty
close-knit
good relationships with most professors
small class sizes
dorming
teaching styles
profs
faculty and staff were knowledgeable and respectful
campus
people
Student Activities
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495
the attitude of all the people on campus
students and faculty were all so nice and helpful
510
I liked that it was a very welcoming campus where people were always willing to help.
with many challenges and helped me prepare for my future.
520
n/a
530
The employees were helpful.
534
My personal experience with my friends.
535
SMALL
536
the faculty in my major
550
Professors's interest to teach and the curriculum they teach
557
ultimate frisbee
560
- THE FACULTY AND STAFF HAVE ALWAYS BEEN VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL
PROFESSORS HAD HIGHER DEGREES PH.D'S
568
The only Best thing at Ramapo is the Bioinformatics major. Everything else was boring.
584
Location and cost.
585
I liked the relationships I made with students and professors while I was there.
589
The convenience for commuting.
612
Passionate and well-meaning professors 40 % of the time a much higher level than I have experienced
at other colleges I have attended. The Arts. Though I am not an Arts major or minor! I really
enjoyed the talent I witnessed and wish more students took the chance to do so.
615
the atmosphere and serious attitudes of the students.
616
small school
622
How helpful the faculty in my major department were and how knowledgeable they are.
Dorms were nice
It provided me
too.
INTIMATE CLASSROOM SETTING ALLOWING TO DEVELOP A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
- SMALL CLASSES
can get one on one time with teachers
104
- MAJORITY OF MY
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623
The biology program was very intense
639
The environmental awareness of the campus as well as the small class sizes were nice.
opportunity to get to know most of my professors better.
643
close to home
662
Great Environment
676
The people are friendly and very helpful.
691
the campus is beautiful and the classes small enough to learn
694
Small dedicated faculty.
721
The campus is beautiful!
727
I liked the small environment and small classes.
728
The atmosphere and people are great. I liked my professors a lot.
741
great teachers
747
convenience
friendly faculty/students
close-by
knowledgeable people around you
nice campus
excellent faculty
105
It granted the
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Appendix B-2: Responses to the Question: What would you change about Ramapo College?
Appendix B-2a: Summary of Students’ Responses
Note:
1) Numbers after and within each summary statement represent survey IDs randomly assigned to all
respondents. Please use these numbers to refer back to students’ original comments.
2) Percentages in brackets for each category are based on total respondent of 753. For example, 76
comments out of 753 is 10.1%.
Curriculum related (76 comments, 10.1%)
Some students suggested that there should be more diverse class choices 1, 43, 45, 292, 625, 585, 556, more
master programs 99, 640, more majors and more graduate classes 137, and ‘implement a program for adult
learners’ 196.
Some students want to have more availability of classes 596, 623, 641 including: more sections 69, 143,
216, 444, 521; more online summer classes 124, 310; and some specific classes should be offered more often
31, 100. One student suggested that there should be more physical fitness classes 691.
A few students ‘didn't like the amount of liberal arts credits needed’ 614, 679, and consider Gen Ed
courses ‘a waste of time’, ‘no academic challenge or purpose’ 134, and there should be ‘less Gen Ed and
more major related mandatory courses’ 28, 570.
The experiential component is described by a few students as ‘unnecessary’ 624, ‘a waste of time’ 327,
‘annoying’ 358, 18, ‘a joke’ 130, ‘only tangential relevance to course material’ 166, ‘no professor or
student takes seriously’ 601, and ‘some people just make them up’ 18. Required time for experiential
components is ‘hard to work around’ 529 especially for athletes 18, and commuters with jobs 184.
Requirements vary widely from class to class 130, or the required work is too much 578.
Other suggestions include: ‘go from 4 to 3 credit courses’ 503, 334 ‘it is better on a 3 credit scale
because more classes can be taken at once’ 41; more 1-2 credit courses 393; have more than one professor
teaching some specific required courses 377; standardize course materials, course difficulty level and
requirements 313; ‘incorporate more class-events into campus-wide invitations, for example, the sculptorstudio's iron pour … intriguing lectures, final projects … where professors would be willing to take on
newcomers for the day. It would allow students to cross the realm of their studies with that of their
peers’ 612.
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Some curriculum related comments or suggestions are more specific to programs/schools. Please use the
survey ID’s to look up students’ original comments: accounting 313; AIS 24; ASB 77, 84, 313, 546, 570, 695;
CA 31, 36, 47, 73, 453, 660; music 73, 453; SSHS 533; TAS 33, 488; Teacher ED 15, 230, 581, 457.
1
99
327
547
656
15
100
334
556
660
18
112
343
568
664
24
124
358
570
679
28
130
377
578
691
31
134
393
581
695
33
137
444
585
722
36
143
453
596
745
41
166
457
601
43
184
469
612
45
196
488
614
47
216
502
623
69
230
503
624
73
286
521
625
77
292
529
640
84
310
533
641
92
313
546
651
Administrative services (60 comments, 8.0%)
Some students commented that staff at Ramapo College needs to be more available 660, 259, more efficient
578, 628 more friendly and helpful 73, 132, 367, however, some individuals are rude 73, 500, 431, 636
disrespectful 654, and uncaring 308, 600. There should be more communication among offices 291, instead of
‘constantly transferring you to someone else’ 259, 378, 498.
Other comments include: the stairs in G building are dirty and dusty and the floors need to be vacuumed
747; de-icing /salting of the walkways should be done earlier – nursing students need to go off campus at
7am for their clinicals 235, 469; and better accommodation for handicapped students at college functions or
when they need assistance 462, 327.
Some comments and suggestions are more specific to different offices. Please use the survey ID’s to look up
students’ original comments: Public Safety 63, 57, 246, 327, 409, 462, 469, 501 509, 540, 578, 601, 638;
Residence Life 80, 157, 335, 602; Bursar 53, 80, 154, 654, 742; Financial Aid 335, 500, 654, 742; Registrar
53, 80, 409, 411.
26
259
462
628
53
291
469
636
57
308
483
638
63
322
498
654
73
327
500
660
80
328
501
719
107
335
509
742
120
336
514
746
132
337
531
747
107
146
367
540
148
378
547
154
382
570
157
399
576
160
409
578
215
411
600
235
431
601
246
452
602
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Weekend /social /recreational activities (60 comments, 8.0%)
Students suggested that there should be more events /things to do on weekends 332, 328, 172, 239, 195, 644,
592, 168, to keep people here 333, 235, 730.
They would like to have more social events 716, 619, 176 and better social life 25, 66; more support in
starting clubs, sports etc. 337; and multicultural clubs and organizations should work more closely
together 80.
Some students want to have more exciting events 73: a student suggested famous comedians or bands 213; more
off campus events 743; larger variety of clubs and activities 148; more social atmosphere and school spirit
187, 504, 511. Sports related suggestions include: to have a football team 6, 228, 649; make the Ramapo
hockey team a real sport 457; more hours open at the pool and advertise the rock climbing wall 457; and to
create a campus group whose sole purpose is to promote athletic events 525.
Although a couple of students suggested that there should be no sororities or fraternities 266, 586, a few
others suggested that Greek Life needs to be more involved and more embraced 578. Administration of Greek
Life needs to be improved 655, 212, and students who are not Greeks should feel more welcomed to Greek
events 326.
A student also suggested getting the word out more about events happening on campus 295.
6
235
379
619
25
239
395
644
26
242
400
649
49
254
406
655
66
268
409
702
73
275
414
716
80
295
446
730
148
318
457
735
168
326
463
743
172
328
479
176
329
487
187
332
504
195
333
511
208
337
525
212
345
553
213
347
578
224
362
592
Advisement (43 comments, 5.7%)
A couple of students said that they were left on their own 64 and never met with his/her assigned advisor
121. A few students suggested that ‘advisers should be forced to advise students’ 469, 570, and advisors
should be more knowledgeable about rule changes 269.
A few students want the advisement center to be more helpful 336, 746, 749 and more informed/knowledgeable
116, 138. One student said that ‘they provided potentially inaccurate information that my major advisor
later corrected’ 492; another student said that she/he was made to feel stupid for not knowing the answers
to the questions she/he was asking 193.
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A few students suggested
degree requirements 526,
to be easier to find out
no prior experience with
more involvement and assistance from the faculty advisors to meet all major and
and professors should know more about academic advising 377. One student wants it
who the faculty advisor is 250; another student said that the ‘nursing advisor has
nursing and was not knowledgeable at all with any nursing specific questions’ 65.
Students’ other suggestions include: showing students the options in their first year 70, through the First
Year Seminar 93; more structured courses for students to follow 484; a better tutoring center 416; better
advisement for students going into the medical field 12; and ‘more information on what to expect after
graduating’ 112.
12
208
561
35
215
570
44
250
622
47
269
652
64
313
723
65
336
734
70
376
746
93
377
749
108
410
750
112
416
116
432
121
443
138
457
155
469
163
484
167
492
193
526
Food (39 comments, 5.2%)
Some students want to have more organic/vegan/healthy food options 187, 206, 457. One student pointed out
that ‘no nutritional information is found on a lot of the foods’ 130. There should be more selections 578,
106, 401, and the menu for food should be changed weekly 327.
A few students want to ‘have dining options open earlier and stay open longer at least on the weekends for
the latter’ 402, 172, ‘even a limited selection of food will encourage students to stay for the weekend’
409.
Students’ other suggestions include: more choices for meal plan 498; ‘maybe a restaurant or pub on campus’
333; and allow student organizations to sell food on camps 409.
58
240
599
61
251
646
62
269
694
106
327
713
130
333
735
164
344
171
358
172
395
187
401
201
402
203
409
206
457
207
498
208
505
216
559
221
578
223
597
Policies and rules (37 comments, 4.9%)
A few students suggested that the college should ‘loosen up on alcohol rules when it comes to nondisruptive drinking’ 24, 57, and the alcohol policy is too strict 242, 258, 126, 161, 481, 354. ‘On campus
bar’ 570, and ‘wet dorm’ 145 were suggested by a couple of students.
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Some students said that they need more trust and more freedom 509, 214. Security is too strict 409, 427,
637, 638. We should be allowed to have fun 427, 117.
A few students said that rules regarding resident life is too strict and stringent 409, 37, 262, 740, and
‘the college tends to treat the residents like children’ 285.
Contrary to the above summarized comments, one student believes that drinking policies at Ramapo should be
stricter: ‘There were two times in my four years that I didn't feel completely safe due to drunken student
behavior. I think that the drinking policies at Ramapo need to updated and revised’. 422. Another student
suggested ‘more enforcement of quiet hours’ 393.
A couple of students were concerned about the access to the college. One student said ‘I do not think the
level of security is high enough. Anyone can enter through either of the 2 entrances without showing proof
of who they are or where they are going. It actually scares me.’ 424. Another student suggested making
cars swipe ID cards for access 517.
24
354
637
37
393
638
57
407
740
82
409
91
417
117
422
126
424
139
427
144
469
145
473
161
481
201
489
214
496
242
509
258
517
262
559
285
570
Professors (37 comments, 4.9%)
Some students say that while they had some great professors overall, there were a few that were ‘very bad’
167, ‘terrible’ 130, ‘boring’ 573; ‘did not care much about what I was learning’ 193, ‘hard to get a hold
of and didn't respond to emails’ 2.
A few students commented that although many professors are very experienced and knowledgeable of their
field, ‘some lack the ability to relate to students in understanding the curriculum’ 361, 601, or ‘do not
seem interested in the subjects they are teaching’ 193. Students suggested that tests should ‘reflect real
learning and not plain memorization of a small percent of the material covered in class’ 583, professors
should ‘apply concepts of business to real life instead of having us memorize 90% of it and forget it after
college’ 90; ‘stop spoon-feeding us and prepare us instead for the real world’ 28.
A few students suggested that professors should take the teacher evaluations seriously 295, and there
should be an anonymous mid-term assessment of professors 376. One student said that ‘some of the
professors were more concerned about looking better on the semester review than teaching the students’ 555.
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Other suggestions/comments include: ‘it would be best if the course syllabus did not change several times
throughout the semester’ 530; people should not use cell phones in class 311; ‘some teachers gave way too
much work’ 748; ‘hire more full time PhD level professors’ 751; and ‘there is no reason why students have
to sit in a room for ten minutes every class while the poor professor is trying to figure out why there is
no sound coming from the computer’ 653.
2
387
719
24
447
748
28
480
751
90
498
130
506
167
530
182
555
193
573
245
583
295
600
298
601
301
629
311
646
328
653
361
677
371
683
376
691
Job and internship related concerns (32 comments, 4.2%)
Some students want to have more and better job intern opportunities 16, 140, 377, 540, 612. They would
like to make internships mandatory 313, ‘force all students to go out into the real world and experience
what their future will be before they can graduate’ 311. One student suggested that ‘ASB should require
all business majors to hold internships and handle it within ASB’ 140.
There should be more and better opportunities at job fairs 494, 527, 570. ‘Bring bigger companies to job
fairs’ 118; ‘job fair contained almost exclusively sales and financial planner jobs’ 511; ‘no contact with
Big 4 accounting firms’ 54; ‘there are hundreds of companies within the area and it would be nice to see
some of them at the job fairs’ 344.
Students would like to have more help from Cahill Center with good internship and job placement
opportunities 16, 53, 140, 269, 377, 515, 704; better career advice 243, 375; and ‘make the Cahill Center a
friendlier place’ 69, 704.
Students’ other suggestions and comments include: there should be ‘more job fairs not just two’ 69;
‘provide a larger job market on-campus to help students who need to work’ 612; and more help with job
hunting 34, 670.
16
377
28
409
34
494
53
503
54
511
69
515
112
527
118
540
140
554
111
200
570
202
612
243
632
269
670
311
704
313
734
344
375
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Scheduling /registering /procedures (31 comments, 4.1%)
Some students would like to have more evening 175, 299, 310, 726 and Saturday classes 297, 182; ‘get rid of
3 hour classes’ 503; ‘no 3 hour classes at 8am’ 328; and better timing /less overlap of courses students
need to take 31.
Registering process could be easier 195, 746, 467. ‘Unless you are a senior it is close to impossible to
get into classes that both fit with ones schedule and are something you are interested in taking’ 611. One
student suggested that there should be priority scheduling for people taking a class in their major ‘I was
often closed out of classes needed in my major because students working towards a minor received them
first.’ 398.
A few students suggested that there should be a better and clearer housing selection process 395, 53, 517,
147; and longer hours of the gym 393, 503; food places 503; computer labs 388; and the library 235.
31
388
53
393
87
395
133
398
147
467
163
477
175
503
181
517
182
556
195
565
204
611
235
726
297
731
299
746
310
328
347
Nothing (29 comments, 3.9%)
Quite a number of students responded with ‘Nothing’ to the question ‘what would you change about Ramapo
College?’ A couple of students wrote: ‘everything is excellent’ 105; ‘amazing’ 96; and ‘it was sooo
beautiful and I have thoroughly enjoyed my education here’ 512.
42
524
46
645
52
659
55
665
96
667
104
676
105
692
122
697
125
698
229
727
234
728
252
753
270
360
493
512
518
Commuters and adult learners (27 comments, 3.6%)
Some commuters and adult learners would like to have more evening and Saturday classes 182, 124, making it
easier for those working full-time to complete their requirements 133, 299.
A student felt that ‘projects & assignments or requirements were geared towards young unemployed students
who live on campus. It was difficult to get some of the work done on time and properly.’ 506. ‘Adult
students should have their own advisor targeting their specific needs’ 313.
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A few students said that they would like to be more informed about campus events 688; be more involved with
school activities 228, 248, 155; and have more social events for commuters 148, 716.
Other suggestions /concerns from commuters and adult learners include: ‘the college stayed open on days
that there were clearly hazardous driving conditions… I missed out on lectures when students who resided at
Ramapo did not’ 611; there should be reserved parking lot or more access to parking for commuters 227, 237,
352, 666; and there should be more places to sit on campus for commuters 582.
124
506
133
572
148
582
155
611
157
666
182
684
184
688
188
693
196
716
227
736
228
237
248
299
313
314
352
Tuition/fees/fines (25 comments, 3.3%)
A few students complained about the constant increases of tuition 477, 551, 548, 589, 601, 704 and all the
fees 85, 190, 704. One student suggested that seniors should not have to pay capital improvement as they
will never have an opportunity to enjoy those improvements 469. A few students also complained about
parking tickets 430, 721, the charge for ID replacement 327, 669, and other fines 51, 53, 501.
51
601
53
612
85
636
190
657
321
669
327
704
330
708
389
721
430
450
469
470
477
501
548
551
589
Equipment /technology /facilities (22 comments, 2.9%)
Some students suggested that there should be bigger and better computer labs 328, 182, 388, 392 437; better
lighting, more blue boxes for students leaving night classes 457, 220, 211; better draining system for
rainy days 263; more library space for studying 182; more dorms 395; and larger cafeterias 211. One
student suggested improving handicap accessibility to computer labs and art studios in Berry Center 36.
Other more program specific suggestions include: better equipment for the digital filmmaking concentration
– ‘students are unable to create solid portfolio pieces … because of the amateurish equipment’ 179; there
should be a practice /rehearsal room for music majors 687, 513; pianos in the practice rooms in the Berry
Center need tuning 78; availability for computer/editing labs as well as access to equipment such as
cameras 37; improve the science labs/increase the capabilities for science programs 12, 437, 568; nursing
students need a shuttle to take them to Valley and Englewood 65.
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457
36
513
37
550
38
568
65
687
78
145
179
182
211
220
263
328
388
392
395
437
Diversity /campus climate (20 comments, 2.7%)
Some students suggested that there should be more diversity 72, 278, 325, 357, 571, increase the percentage
of minorities 442; ‘recruit a more diverse international student population as it is currently dominated by
Bulgarian students’ 460. There should be more multi cultural events on campus 293; more programs or
services for students from different cultural diversities 225.
One student said that ‘the races tend to stick to themselves - I'd like to see more inter-racial
friendships’ 380; another student felt that it was ‘difficult to meet interesting new people when I decided
to stop identifying myself as part of a specific social circle’ 23.
One student felt that ‘public safety targets minorities’ 540; and another student said that she/he would
like ‘more balanced viewpoints in the classroom’ 559.
23
540
72
559
76
571
82
115
186
225
278
293
323
325
357
380
442
460
462
477
Parking (20 comments, 2.7%)
A few students mentioned that there
‘certain nights there were very few
include: no freshmen parking unless
171; reserve a parking lot near the
closer 128.
71
666
95
672
123
704
128
136
should be more parking spaces 495, 275, 672. One student said that
spots at all if you had a 6:30 class’ 182. Suggested solutions
it is necessary 71, 206, 405; make a parking deck to add more spaces
school for commuters 666, 352; and seniors should be allowed to park
171
182
206
237
114
271
275
352
405
430
435
495
613
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Communication (14 comments, 1.9%)
Some students expressed need for clear and readily accessible information about double majors 376,
graduation and other on-campus events 432, and contact info for some clubs 2. Nursing students at
Englewood Hospital ‘felt out of the loop’ and need to be informed of campus events 50, 109.
There should be more communication between organizations and departments 544, 587, 689, and RCNJ website is
difficult to navigate 549.
Students want more student involvement in discussions 149, 359. One student said, ‘direct student
involvement on campus could have tremendous benefits especially on projects i.e. the installation of 1.5
megawatts of solar over the next couple years - a project 95% of students knows nothing about, much less
have any potentially invaluable experience in the design, bidding, and economic process’ 160.
2
50
109
149
160
348
359
376
432
544
549
587
688
689
Transfer students (12 comments, 1.6%)
A few transfer students said that they were given very little guidance 378, and didn't know who or where to
go to for help 2, 431. It is difficult for them to make friends 719, 73, 702. One student said that she/he
‘do not feel welcomed’ 749. A few students suggested that the college should be more accommodating for
transferring credits 602, 425. One student ‘was forced to rent an apartment in Mahwah for more than double
the cost of living on campus’ and suggested that ‘something should be done about the unfair and unequal
treatment of transfer students and of commuters here at Ramapo’ 425.
2
73
378
425
431
602
643
702
712
719
746
749
More rigorous courses (11 comments, 1.5%)
A few students suggested to ‘make it tougher’ 585, ‘increase academic rigor’ 448, and ‘increase the
difficulty and demands of all courses’ 510. A few others said that ‘classes often felt like high school’
28, 722, and students are ‘able to skate by without doing anything’ 430. One student stressed the ‘need to
have better English focus’: ‘I couldn't do well on the GRE verbal because of the lack of English courses
importance. They didn't satisfy my learning and I didn't improve much in college level English. The
teaching is at level that could not get students satisfying GRE scores. All the writing intensive courses I
took weren't really writing intensive. My writing is still at a high school level student.’ 568.
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A few students are more concerned about learning for the real world 28. One student commented: ‘maybe
involve the students more in learning… I feel like most people get good grades but they are not in it for
the learning.’ 131.
Other suggestions include: more challenging clinical rotations for nursing students 152, and the film
department needs to be more rigorous 179.
28
131
152
179
430
448
510
534
568
116
585
722
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Appendix B-2b: Students’ Comments by School Affiliations and by Survey IDs to the Question:
What Would You Change About Ramapo College?
School of American and International Studies
Survey ID
3
perhaps the town of Mahwah itself having more to do for college aged kids
15
more education courses geared towards teaching different methods - for example - a course on teaching
social studies or a course on teaching math. also an education course for special needs children
17
EOF.
24
Many of the students are incompetent or do not care. The arrangement of the courses and the
requirements were flawed but the change to require foreign language for History is positive though
it was implemented to late. Also the History Seminars should be given to East Asian and Middle
Eastern topics as well as American. Many of the best professors are not given enough of a chance to
offer courses where old American centric professors are given far too much preference.
Many of
the students were very unmotivated and gave a negative learning environment.
Also loosen up on
alcohol rules when it comes to non disruptive drinking.
30
The Education Program's class requirements.
32
Recruit students who are interested in being involved in campus to address mass apathy
41
changing class schedules.
at once
45
More/different kinds of class offered
57
public safety is too strict in the village where people are 21 and up
58
The food and the anti- athletic culture at ramapo
61
food
I think it is better on a 3 credit scale because more classes can be taken
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63
Public safety and how rude they were.
80
I feel like the student body would be a stronger and less apathetic community if they cared more
about the school and I feel like they would care more about the school if there were fewer problems
in dealing with the different internal departments - Res Life the Bursar the Registrar Student
Activities etc. I know that everyone tries their best and that these things are bigger problems at
bigger schools but at small schools like ours they more strongly affect the way students feel about
the school. Also I would encourage more co-sponsorship across organizations -- I feel like athletics
teams fraternity and sorority life multicultural clubs and other organizations exist extremely
independent of each other. If more organizations worked more closely together I feel like the
community would be stronger and more positive in general.
106
More variety in food at the Pay cafe
107
My biggest concern was the extensive bureaucracy that often made things difficult to accomplish.
There were many time that I was faced with bureaucratic obstacles at Ramapo.
121
Advisor. I never once met with the advisor I was assigned and basically had older students help me
with signing up for next semester courses and hoped I was doing it correctly.
154
Possibly more flexibility with the Tuition Payment Plan. With the economic troubles in this country
I've had a hard time meeting every payment and sometimes felt like the Bursar's office could have
been more understanding or patient.
161
Relax the goddamn alcohol penalties studies have shown that harsh punishment does not equate
improved behavior. The rules are so strict I have seen students drink themselves into oblivion just
to spite the school. Sometimes LESS is MORE!
166
I apologize to whoever came up with the idea but the Experiential Component didn't appear to be a
success while I was here. Frustration with it from both students hours required and faculty
assessment/enforcement as well as the component's typically only tangential relevance to course
material are why I feel this way.
184
Experiential learning. While I understand the importance of it and think in theory it's a good
idea I found it very difficult to complete that aspect of my classes seeing as I'm a commuter and
work lots of hours at my job.
210
Getting books at the bookstore was always a hassle.
230
A completely new teacher ed. program.
118
Would like it to be organized differently.
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240
The food
250
Sharing information about finding out who is your Faculty Advisor.
251
the food
262
Strictness of rules regarding res life
271
The hills
305
More engaged students.
307
Cooler people.
308
The offices and the people who work in them are extremely unhelpful. They are mostly very rude and
seem just to not care about anyone or anything.
314
more flexibility for nontraditional students
325
I would want there to be a little more diversity.
328
The isolated environment from the rest of the world. Not enough activities going on to motivate
students to stay on campus. The close mindedness of some professors/staff members. Need bigger
computer labs. 4 day work/class weeks. NO 3 HOUR CLASSES AT 8AM!
332
more funding for student activities on the weekend. I know there's the Weekend Events Committee
really there's usually very little to do on the weekends.
334
4 credit system with experiential to a 3 credit system.
335
I have had many problems with the financial aid office and find it to be unorganized.
would improve the attitudes of those working in the Office of Residence Life.
337
More support from faculty in starting: clubs sports etc. Often found that we had to fight and work
hard constantly reminding and struggling with administration to get help.
352
I would reserve a parking lot near the school for commuters.
367
I would like a more helpful staff in general.
and maybe the parking
i.e.
119
older and/or full-time employed
but
In addition
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389
The price. Instead of raising tuition why can't salary & EXTRA INCENTIVES be cut from higher
ranking officials? How do we have money to reconstruct the bursar's office when Ramapo enacted an
emergency fee increase to fix roofs?
401
The food services. Very little variety most of the time.
426
how it functions
431
As a transfer student I did not have the privilege to have someone at Ramapo administration help me
or have a look into my educational needs. Better yet no one ever helped me. I actually found the
administration at times rude or not helpful at all. Thank God for the professors that I had the
pleasure to come across and really care for it's students.
439
Ramapo definitely needs off campus housing
443
Advisement
448
Increase academic rigor
457
I would add more healthy eating options. I would have freshman and sophomore students meet more
frequently with an advisor to solidify a path to a 4 year degree. I would add more observation hours
in the classroom to the teacher education program. I would add more blue boxes/security for students
walking alone. I would enforce policies for people who litter on campus. I would make the Ramapo
hockey team a real sport and put in on the intramural page. I would add more hours to open swim at
the pool and advertise the rock climbing wall so it gets real full time use.
484
I WOULD MAKE THE SCHEDULE OF COURSES MORE STRUCTURED IN THE SENSE THAT STUDENTS WOULD FOLLOW A TRACK
BETTER BY COMPLETING 100 AND 200 LEVEL COURSES IN THEIR FIRST 3 OR 4 SEMESTERS AND THEN PROGRESS INTO
THE 300 AND 400 LEVEL COURSES FOR THEIR LAST FOUR SEMESTERS AT RAMAPO.
500
The financial aid and other offices. They were almost never helpful and often rude
502
Experiential Component
514
Computer labs and sections of the library need noise enforcement. The hours of administrative
offices should coincide with the same times that students are required to attend classes not
holidays given to offices when students have class .
525
create a campus group whose sole purpose is to promote athletic events. attendance over the past few
years has greatly declined.
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528
I would want the school to strive towards building a student body that cares more about academics.
Bring a sense of community to the college.
549
The RCNJ website. For people who have not used it - and for those who have - it can be quite
intimidating and difficult to navigate. A clearer more organized layout might be considered. I would
be happy to discuss the matter and to try to give suggestions if you so desire. My e-mail should you
want it is mburnham@ramapo.
553
Student activities during the weekends and a greater sense of community all semester long rather than
just doing the weeks.
572
More opportunities for experiential during all days of the week for those who commute and work
576
Better
578
1 Cuisine
2 Public Safety
3 Staff
4 Greek Life 5 Experiential Learning.
1 The
selection of food at RCNJ is horrible. I spent more money in my 7 semesters as a student at offcampus dining. The reason for this was because of the lack of selection and lack of palate pleasure.
It also doesn't help that any time I eat RCNJ cuisine my colon wants to explode.
2 It seems and
this appears to most students that the Public Safety Office is geared more towards the
administration of citations to students than to the physical and mental well being of residents. I
have had numerous instances in which Public Safety acted in a manner that compromised the security or
physical safety of myself or other students. I filed a complaint with the PSO because a member of the
staff shot a laser at my car while I was passing the security booth. I have seen PSO pass through
student-filled crosswalks in order to simply pick up fellow officers who were standing several yards
away. The PSO who are supposed to be enforcing the state laws on campus smoke within 20 feet of a
building. Some officers even drive their cars to the extension lot for the CPAs and sleep during
their duty hours.
3 There is no coordination between the staff and other offices. My parents
have had to call on numerous occassions in order to yell" at someone to get a job done in which I
spent a week inquiring as to the progress of each particular item. It also doesn't help with the
Office of Judicial Affairs states that "RCNJ is a private university the Constitution does not
apply here."
4 xxxxxx xxxxx is an unorganized and over-worked Greek Life Coordinator. I
understand that she is a single mother but it should not interfere with her duties to administer a
fair and professional office. Greek Life as a whole hated by xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx needs to be more
involved and more embraced. Involved by the students that are part of the organization s and
embraced by the faculty and staff." 5. What the xxxx is with the experiential learning? All the
professors who actually assign it require you to not only do 5 hours outside of the classroom but
research papers as well. Seeing as how research papers actually engross more time about 10 - 15
hours in researching drafting and finalizing the work it should be the research papers that count
as Experiential Learning. Ramapo College claims to be an environmentally friendly school and yet
the majority of the academic buildings are constructed of reflective glass which cause a rather
more helpful administrative personnel who actually seem to care about students
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gruesome display of birds slamming into and subsequently dying from
example of an environmentally friendly atmosphere.
windows. That is an excellent
580
I don't care enough about this place to change anything.
597
the food
628
Judicial Affairs Policies
640
I wish Ramapo offered more masters programs. Had they offered the masters programs in which I am
interested I would have continued my education at Ramapo College.
651
not much just some particulars about the experiential component. Instead of doing it on our own our
professors can pick 2 events for every class which we are obliged to attend. That way we can make
sure that we haven't missed the point and that we got the best out of it.
664
Offer a special education path in the Education Endorsement.
666
Parking for commuters.
670
Helping students to get jobs.
681
not sure
684
It is sometimes difficult for transfer commuters to feel a sense of belonging.
686
I would change the course offering can be slim
bigger.
705
Not sure
712
I found that living on campus did not work for me because I was initially placed in senior housing as
a transfer student instead of with other transfers. Because of this I had trouble making friends in
my housing situation and I felt that I did not have much help in finding a housing experience that
would fit my needs.
740
Just silly rules
742
The communication with the financial aid and bursars office. I was very stressful from mixed messages
last semester. communicating and being more helpful with the students would be better appreciated.
efficiency of school offices.
I would maybe just make the class sizes slightly
mostly residence life things.
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745
MORE LIT COURSES OFFERED A SEMESTER-YOU CANNOT EXPECT STUDENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU DO NOT OFFER A
BRETHREN OF COURSES.
School of Contemporary Arts
1
more diverse class choices--more room for students to design their own path within a major without
initiating a contract major
6
Better sense of pride...SPORTS perhaps a football team. School serious lacks that connection. I
attended 4 colleges!
13
I never really felt like this was a campus it felt like a community college.
16
The Cahill center I would hire people that really help you. Not people that just say here is a web
site go look for your own jobs. I mean don't they get paid to help. If the state is cutting back I
see no reason for a job for someone just telling you to look online for a job for students
graduating. Other schools have high job placement I feel like this school doesn't.
18
The experience component. Most teachers disagree with it. I found it annoying and it got in the way
of my homework. A working student-athlete has barely and free time and attending films and speakers
was a hassle. Very rarely did I enjoy it and most people just make them up. Students are getting the
experience in the course work already if the professor is doing their job.
23
I wish people were less group-oriented here. It became very difficult to meet interesting new people
when I decided to stop identifying myself as part of a specific social circle.
25
Better Social life
31
A degree more focused on PR. I was a media cinema studies major and I knew I wanted more PR
experience. Even though it was interesting to learn about cinema I will never be able to apply it in
my career. There should be more courses for PR marketing advertising etc. I took one PR class and
that is the only course I can apply to my job now. There also needs to be a better timing of courses
throughout the semester. So many that I needed overlapped so I had to take summer classes. Also in
your catalog it says you offer classes but in my time there they were only offered once or twice.
34
More support assisting with job hunting.
35
advisement
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36
I wish the Communications department had a Public Relations and Advertising concentration. I also
would change the handicap accessibility the doors and elevators are always having problems the
accessibility of the H-Wing no elevator
the computer labs are hard to get into and with the art
studios in the Berry Center are hard to get into without having someone to open the door for you.
37
Availability for computer/editing labs as well as access to equipment such as cameras etc. There are
a lot of enforced" restrictions on students we should be able to live our lives as college students"
47
More graphic design courses. Advisement
52
nothing
53
Everyone besides the faculty that work for Ramapo. No one helps you. You get fined for everything.
The roommate selection process is a joke. If you only have 3 roommates and not a 4th you dont end up
together or even worse you have to go through your website; attempt to meet someone you know nothing
about and pray you become friends. If you don't pay your bill within 2 weeks of being a student you
automatically get fined $100. I will never recommend anyone to go here. Ramapo doesn't help you they
just find ways to take your money. The Cahill Center is absolutely worthless they dont help anyone
get an internship. The Bursars Office and Office of the Registrar needs to be replaced. I was fined
$120 for a squeaky chair. The chair was ten years old...the chair is only worth $40 tops so then
Ramapo decided that I wouldn't graduate. This place is a joke and should be ashamed. I will make it a
point to make sure everyone i know goes elsewhere for their education.
68
I loved my experience here...Wish I didn't have to pay back loans though
69
Make it more of a college have NUMEROUS job fairs not just two. Make the Cahill Center a FRIENDLY
place not a place that people are afraid to go to. Also make MULTIPLE sections of necessary
courses so that graduating seniors do not have to stay or try to write in something that may not
fulfill all requirements.
71
No freshmen parking unless it is necessary for them to have a car.
73
1 I would like the office staff to be more friendly and helpful. Most of the office staff except for
Payroll have been extremely rude. A lot of times they have acted like I'm bothering them. 2 I would
like to see some more exciting events. A lot of people including myself don't attend them because
we feel they are lame and boring. 3 Although I enjoy the small class sizes at Ramapo on the other
hand I feel it is a cliquey college because it is small. I am a transfer student and it has been
difficult to find a group of friends because they tend to be cliquey. So I think there needs to be
something to offer transfer students to help them get comfortable and be introduced to other people.
4 I am a music major. Our music department needs tons of work and its faculty are aware of it. It
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either needs to expand greatly or be removed as a major option. It is up to par to be a minor but
definitely not a major.
105
Nothing
everything is excellent.
120
Less runaround when I have a problem. I hate going from one group to another while none know what's
going on.
122
nothing
126
Drinking policy is too strict
133
Make it easier for those working full-time to complete their requirements.
137
Offer more majors and offer more graduate classes
156
Expand and get more funding and faculty for the arts and music programs. This college could have a
highly respected Bachelor of Fine Arts program for all of those majors in five years or so if it
tried.
172
Definitely the hours of the birch pavilion. and atrium on Fridays and the weekends. They close to
early so on those days its hard to find some food. I think there should be some kind of area on
campus for students to hang out and get together so there isn't so much drinking going on. There
really isn't any designated places on campus for students to get together which is why there is
always chaos in the village. I personally think this should have been done a long time ago because
honestly I know the school is trying to make this campus so that students don't really have parties
at all but lets seriously get real. When your on a campus like this where there isn't anything to do
options are limited.
179
The film department needs to be more rigorous the Philosophy department could use more funding for
classes and more professors. There needs to be better equipment for the digital filmmaking
concentration. I am disgusted at the school's funding for a multi-million dollar business center with
unnecessary LCD screens while the filmmaking department has 1 A handful of cameras 2 Low quality
cameras NO HD and still using mini-DV tapes
3 No real accessories for professional level films
Jibs professional dollies more than 3 light kits . What's worse is despite all these setbacks the
faculty does what they can to accommodate the students' aspirations to the best of their ability. So
in the long run you tire out great professors because their students are unable to create solid
portfolio pieces if only because of the amateurish equipment. If you want a film department to be
taken seriously outside of the beautiful campus please take 100 000 dollars and get the H-Wing HD
cameras that don't use unreliable tape decks but solid state memory. You're welcome.
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187
Motivation to get students out of their rooms and attending events. More organic/vegan/local/healthy
food options in the dining areas. More enforcement of recycling at events where garbage is thrown in
the recycling bins which contaminates the recyclables.
188
Make it more of a comfortable place for commuter students.
190
all of the fees.
206
No Freshman Parking
239
make more events to keep people here on the weekends
252
Nothing.
266
no sororities or fraternities
268
I think there needs to be a more social and active environment on campus
ect.
275
More parking
293
I would have like to see more multui cultural events going on on campus.
301
some professors
311
Cell phones...I know that they are a huge part of society but so many people use them during class
and I think it's disrespectful and distracting to the Professors and other students. Force all
students to go out into the real world and experience what their future will be before they can
graduate.
326
make students who are not Greeks feel more welcomed to Greek events
327
1 The charge for an ID is ridiculous it doesn't even cost that much to replace a credit card. I
would change the cost. 2 Experimental learning is a waste of time that is why the option of doing a
senior project internship or co-op are available.
3 The menu for food should be changed weekly.
4 Laurel hall is hot during spring. The Air conditioning should be on.
5 Public Safety is rude and
does not know how to work with handicapped people when they need assistance.
340
People
Organic food in the dining areas and cafes.
clubs
events
Greek life
and better campus life
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348
The faculty and staff need to be more aware of school policies and things that go on within the
campus. It's hard to get clear information from them it often contradicts
382
Certain aspects of the fluidity in which administration handled situations was not as cohesive as one
would have hoped.
387
oh many that fat xxxxx guy that teaches public relations has to go. he can't teach for crap.
411
Well for one thing I would appreciate the pending graduation" terminology and invitations to
multiple honor societies and to events on campus to stop since I graduated in December. It shows that
you're not taking the time to update anything in your system which isn't that surprising. I always
found the red tape at Ramapo to be abundant and completely ridiculous. I almost didn't get into my
first choice grad program because the Registrar couldn't send my transcripts on time. You need to get
organized."
453
Its music department. It does not offer traditional music courses and I think the choral program
should have more instructors.
455
Achieve a better balance between strong and weak programs/departments i.e. so the weak departments
don't lag so far behind their peers while the strong departments move well beyond them
474
I would change a lot but it doesn't really matter any more. I will say that if it wasn't for the
professors I would have left. the teachers where the only thing I found good about this school
489
The bureaucratic and draconian nature of the faculty and especially the judicial affairs. Serious
steps need to be taking as many of the policies seem out of touch with the student body like wise
fines and measures dealing with people's personal property horrible.
501
PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE INCREDIBLE AMOUNT OF FINES
504
Too strict on the social aspect
506
the school and some professors are not at all sensitive to the adult working commuter. many
projects & assignments or requirements were geared towards young unemployed students who live on
campus. it was difficult to get some of the work done on time and properly. the attendance policies
are also too strict - I am paying for the classes if I have to miss some but my work still reflects
an understanding and is what the professor has asked for I should not be told I will fail a course
for missing class.
513
lack if funding for the music program and the lack of practice rooms
needs more of a social atmosphere for an actual college experience.
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517
Housing Selection process was never clear all three years I registered. RAs/ Res Life Office & it's
employees all gave different answers to the same question making the process complicated and
completely unenjoyable. Security should work more on who they let on campus anyone drive in without
an ID card from the 2nd entrance. In the 4 years I've been here I have never seen the gates down in
front of the Bradley Center that's a perfect place to make cars swipe for access.
531
Public safety is a bunch of @#$%^.
544
communication between organizations.
554
It would be nice to be allowed back on campus to improve demos
job resumes for the degree we graduated with.
559
The food
561
Advisement
573
xxxxxxxxx is an evil woman and xxxxx xxxxxx's yoga class is the same exact thing every week-- she is
a very boring teacher and I learned nothing in her class-- she taught stress management too. So yea
maybe take a more in depth look at some of the teachers-- most are competent though some are not.
581
I would change the program for student teachers by requiring students to spend more time in practical
teaching experience and do away with excessive observations.
593
I don't know.
599
The food. It is always the same and it usually stops tasting good after the first 2 weeks of classes
624
The new direction that Greek Organizations will be incurring will be detrimental to their programs.
We are making changes for the worst. I also believe that the Experientials are rather unnecessary.
I believe they discourage students from attending events they may be interested in and they find
themselves frustrated in being told to attend events.
637
I would replace the entire administration with fresh minded individuals who cared about the student
life and I would restrict the security from stepping over the line of necessary force in situations
that call for nothing more than a verbal warning if even.
638
I would replace the entire administration with fresh minded individuals who cared about the student
life and I would restrict the security from stepping over the line of necessary force in situations
that call for nothing more than a verbal warning if even.
less strict public safety
reels in order to help improve our
more balanced viewpoints in the classroom
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645
nothing
654
I would change the services that I have received from financial Aid and Bursar's. There have been
many times where I have been given the wrong information and have been treated disrespectfully.
657
tuition
659
Nothing
660
The curriculum. I think in the Communications major there need to be more advertising public
relations and even communications marketing classes. I found some of the classes that I had to
choose from to fulfill certain requirements were not useful. I think the media/cinema concentration
should be split so that a person who wants to work in advertising does not need to take film
classes that have nothing to do with their future plans. I also think that the staff of Ramapo
College needs to be more available. I have run into many problems trying to get a hold of someone.
669
overpriced fees for trivial things
680
My last semester I commuted to Ramapo and I wish I felt like it was more of a regular college and not
a community college. Not in the sense that Ramapo should have everyone live there but be more
enthusiastic about becoming an Alumni of Ramapo school spirit etc... Make it feel like a big
university but contain it within a smaller college.
687
more accessibility for musicians to practice and rehearse...WE NEED A LIVE REHEARSAL ROOM!
693
better commuter community
708
Maybe make art programs more affordable
713
The food.
722
-Place a greater emphasis on education. There's too much focus on the college experience" and
sometimes learning takes a back seat. -Work on attracting students from outside of New Jersey.
Ramapo is too much like attending an extension of high school
723
More direction in program learning
726
more night classes available
735
food and everyone leaving on the weekends.
i.e. ID replacement
129
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744
I don't think so
748
some of my teacher's actual teaching strategies. teachers need to keep in mind that their coursework
isn't the only amount of coursework that students take on. some teachers gave way too much work in
the class and made it very hard to get through the courses. I will leave out specifics on who and
what courses
753
none
Anisfield School of Business
2
it was very difficult as a transferred student. My first semester I didn't know who or where to go to
for help or questions. it was a very stressful semester. I felt very alone my first semester. It was
also very difficult to get involved with clubs. I tried getting in contact with some clubs but the
information was not updated correctly or the office didn't not have any contact info registered. so I
didn't get involved in much as would have liked to. I felt that the county college I transferred from
was more organized and helpful. Some professors weren't very helpful either. they did the minimum
they had to do for the class. they were hard to get a hold off and didn't respond to emails.
28
Classes often felt like high school. The classroom environment should be more refined & professional.
Stop spoon-feeding us & prepare us instead for the real world.
Anyone can go to college and
graduate. Make graduating from Ramapo mean something by making sure there is a sense of
accomplishment & entitlement. Too many classes were only about general theories - add skill
development so we are better prepared for jobs.
54
A more competitive admissions process to ensure all students take education more seriously
career placement opportunities no contact with Big 4 accounting firms .
66
social life
70
Showing students the options they have in their first year. If you change your mind and want to
peruse something along with your major its almost impossible without staying longer in school.
77
Certain requirement of classes that are very similar with a different title example marketing and emarketing
84
ASB's inability to offer courses student need / want to take
130
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87
Small tweaks to better the performance of registering.
90
THE PROFESSORS WAY OF TEACHING & HOW THEY SHOULD ACTUALLY APPLY CONCEPTS OF BUSINESS TO REAL LIFE
INSTEAD OF HAVING US MEMORIZE 90% OF IT AND FORGET IT AFTER COLLEGE.
95
parking
100
The selection for major/minor requirements. Most classes are not offered during the semester that a
student wishes to register for the class.
110
na
116
I didn't receive the proper information that I should have when I went to the Advisement center for
assistance. I feel that each major should be required to meet with an advisor in their major not the
advisement center for specific major related questions.
118
Bring bigger companies to job fairs. Speed AACSB process.
123
The walk up the hill from commuter parking!
124
I would like to see more online summer courses because I could have finished sooner. The curriculums
for someone with three children and a full time 60 hour work week is challenging and the courses are
designed for college students with nothing else to do. Consideration for that in the evening courses
would have been appreciated. Less work isn't the answer just less time intensive and more analytical
work would help.
128
Parking situation...Seniors should be allowed to park closer.
132
No matter the department or the situation. There is a general understanding that Ramapo is not
interested in helping the students.
138
Advisement to be more helpful
answer
140
The Cahill Center was very unhelpful. Very bad internship opportunities through them. ASB should
require all business majors to hold internships and handle it within ASB.
143
Add more sections to some of the classes being taught.
153
THE COMMUTE LOL
instead of sending you to other people because they didn't know the
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175
More evening classes
182
I was an evening student so possible more evening classes. Also consider the Saturday program.
Continue to hire professors that have a true passion for the field of expertise. Possibly add more
computer labs; many times I had group assignments and labs were full as well as the library. Parking
could be improved. Students who were residents sometimes did not move their cars for many days
taking closer spots. Certain nights there were very few spots at all if you had a 6:30 class.
195
Registering process could be easier
198
The introduction into this school and the lies told when you apply or are accepted
200
Better career center
201
I would change the way that security handles the students on campus because they seem to go out of
their way to get students in trouble and I would also improve the dining services to have more
delicious healthy selections. There is nothing I would change about the classes and actual learning
experience.
202
the career services
204
At times the classes offered were at inconvenient times but understandably so. It is difficult with
a limited number of professors and their availability etc. Otherwise nothing!
205
Break-down of expenses and on-line transcript process that was in line with corporate reimbursement
requirements. Difficult to use an unofficial" transcript and sometimes difficult to explain the
"Tuition A - Tuition B" situation."
207
better food
214
more freedom given to student
220
The security at night
221
Food
227
commuters lot is too far
228
I think that it would be nice to integrate the commuter students and to have them more involved with
school activities.
In addition I think it would be interesting if Ramapo brought back its
more of a weekend life
the wasted money on Octoberfest
reliance on SGA but not other clubs
it was scary leaving night classes when nobody is around.
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football team. This way the school would have a little more school spirit and to boost the morale of
both staff and students.
237
I would change the commuter parking and give more access to commuter students.
242
The whole social aspect is a big negative. I think Ramapo College realizes this which is why they
arrange a lot of school functions but those are even worse. I also heard that the administration
would like to increase classes on Wednesdays and Fridays because too many students party and drink
alcohol on Tuesday and Thursday nights. This is a college... not a high school! Stop making it feel
like round two of high school that's all.
248
More interactive for commuters.
258
Less strict alcohol policies
269
food Cahill center in how they help student obtain jobs or internships
knowledge about rule changes health center
290
Admitting E.O.F students.
291
The way things get done in terms of internal operations. I feel like a lot of the departments on
this campus might as well be on Mars because they rarely communicate with each other causing A LOT
of dissatisfaction and stress with US the students.
292
A larger selection of classes for each major.
294
The general inaccessibility to the outside world
299
Ramapo is not commuter/part time student friendly. It was extremely hard to get evening classes in
specific areas. Summer courses were impossible to take being a full time employee.
313
I would make the Cahill Center functional. There is no sense in having a business school if
it
cannot facilitate your entrance to the working world.
Next I would make internships mandatory so
that everyone would have some experience before graduation.
I would offer a certified tax program
so that you have marketable experience doing tax returns.
I would standardize the course
material. The course content should not be left up to the teachers nor should the depth and
difficulty of the class requirements. Grades mean nothing when controlled by such subjectivity.
Adult students should have their own advisor targeting their specific needs.
317
I would suggest that the school continues to innovate.
Mr. xxxxxx.
advisement to make them more
They really give the school a bad name.
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333
more people to stay on weekends
maybe a restaurant or pub on campus like there used to be
344
There is almost no assistance given in finding a job. The Cahill center is not very useful and the
job fair is terrible. There are not many companies attending and most of them are for the same
insurance sales positions. There are hundreds of companies within the area and it would be nice to
see some of them there!
And the campus food is terrible.
360
NOTHING
361
I would change the teaching qualifications for professors. Although many are very experienced and
knowledgeable of their field some lack the ability to relate to students in terms of understanding
the curriculum.
375
Cahill Center needs to get more active in seeking career advice. TCNJ sends a general email out about
when business students should apply for internships. Why don't you?
376
I would have an anonymous mid-term assessment of professors. There are some things I wished I could
have brought to the attention of my professors before the end of term and not suffered through it the
whole time. I would have that little statement about double majors actually be listed on the Majors
A-Z page. I ended up taking about 3 more classes than I needed to because someone had the brilliant
idea to put it on the Graduation Requirements page that no sophomore would be looking at entering
their second year! As a result I've ended up taking 6 classes as semester for 2 year! Thank you for
that.
377
Better career center for business majors better help with finding an internship and a job for when
you graduate not having only one professor teach courses you are required to take before you
graduate better understanding of what it is going to be like after college the business school to
be accredited the professors knowing more about academic advising because academic advising does not
allow you to talk to them when you are a business major.
379
More on campus
388
Better computer labs and longer hours for the computer labs
392
More computer labs
406
The social atmosphere - I never lived on campus because it seemed boring. There should be more of an
emphasis to bring commuters into social activities and also an emphasis to get students to live on
campus.
outdoor activities
special events
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407
It was very difficult to run a club on campus. I believe that the SARM department still has a lot of
work to do and there was always numerous problems within the changing policies in the Student
Center.
409
The Cahill Center has terrible job placement services and resources for graduate school. Their
contribution to helping students find jobs is saying: check the website for jobs or try to network".
On campus recruitment is non-existent. Building better relationships with companies is a possible
solution to this problem. Dining services have a limited selection high prices and inconvenient
hours. Allowing student and student organizations to sell food on campus would improve the food
services. In addition keeping the dinning halls open uninterrupted throughout the day even with a
limited selection of food will encourage students to stay for the weekend. The academic advisement
and the registrar office constantly contradict each other and are interested in getting work passed
on to other departments instead of doing what is right and helpful for the students. The public
safety office and the judicial affairs policies are absolutely ludicrous as they seek to maximize the
punishment of students. No other school has such strict and stringent policies in regards to student
life. I have personally visited numerous other institutions and nowhere did I witness students being
literally scared to remain on campus because of the harsh punishments Ramapo imposes for any misdoing
especially alcohol violation. Public safety officers also often abuse their power by harassing
students and invading personal privacy. I have witnessed public safety officers injuring girls by
shoving them to the ground cursing and screaming at students and in one instance officer xxxx
illegally searched through someone's drawers and personal possession because he claimed its his job
to search the whole apartment including underwear drawers during a simple noise complaint. There is
something wrong with the judicial system if multiple students are willing to jump out of a third
story window to avoid facing the consequences imposed by judicial affairs. Specifically being in the
wrong place at the wrong time three times over the course of four years will cost a student close to
a $1 000 and suspension from residence halls without reimbursement of the housing payment. Having an
"unofficial policy" that will promote cutting some slack towards students for minor alcohol
violations will encourage students to stay over the weekend and increase the student satisfaction
with campus life."
427
Security much much too strict.
430
the immense amount of students that are able to skate by without doing anything
tickets not enough parking spots in some residence halls
432
Lack of information about graduation and other on-campus events
444
I really like everything for the most part but maybe getting into vital classes for seniors was a bit
of a problem I think maybe too many seniors not as much spots offer to cover senior and other
students qualify to take those courses. like strategic mgment!
We should be allowed to have fun.
135
irrational parking
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469
1. Advisers should be forced to ADVISE students if they are listed as your adviser on ramapo.edu a
system should be in place that make sure the advisers meet with their students. 2. Ramapo should not
be allowed to change core requirements between semesters when students are already registered for the
class. 3. Seniors should not have to pay the higher tuition rate for the capital improvement" as
they will never have an opportunity to enjoy those improvements. 4. Public safety should be given a
course in generic training protocol. While some enforce the rules while being polite and respectful
others feel because they a uniform on they are John Wayne without the cowboy hat . 5. Since I have a
Ramapo College education under my belt I am perfectly aware of the limited liability associated with
hiring TUCS to handle the de-icing of the walkways. Someone gets hurt you don't get it trouble. Its
awesome except for the person who gets hurt. Thanks TUCS. 6. Whoever controls the thermostats
throughout the dorms and academic buildings deserves a pat on the back and a pink slip. All these
things considered I love Ramapo College of New Jersey. "
472
Better integrate the programs and services of different departments and student organizations
473
More lax security
483
Security
492
general Advisement centers are not very good. they provided potentially inaccurate information
my major advisor later corrected.
494
Ramapo needs to improve the Cahill center. The Cahill Center offers bad job opportunities. They do
not help students get good internships.
498
Help from faculty. Whenever I had a problem or needed assistance I was sent from place to place to
resolve the problem that most of the time did not get resolved. I think there needs to be more
choices when it comes to meal plans and food options in general.
503
Cahill center operating hours of the gym and food places
3 hour classes
505
Quality of Dining
511
Everything. Poor social life on campus. Not looked upon well by high end employers. Job fair
contained almost exclusively sales and financial planner jobs not something that I have spent close
to $100k being educated for.
515
The Cahill Center. It needs to become a useful place. Right now its useless and not helpful.
136
go from 4 to 3 credit courses
that
get rid of
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521
make classes more accessible. not enough offered
524
nothing
546
Not making Strategic Management a mandatory requirement for all business majors.
551
Lower the cost and have better budget control. Tuition is high and so are the raises given to Dr.
xxxxxx and the amount of money spent on stupid events nobody goes to.
556
Offer more classes at different times.
565
Offer more courses. Selection process for courses was difficult especially as an athlete. Priority
registration is needed to help athletes have a schedule that works to their athletic schedule. It is
hard enough to do both let alone at the same time.
570
on campus bar fire some of the staff at Cahill Center turn the spiritual center into a cafe have
more mandatory experiential learning requirements more seminars of business people from NYC the
federal reserve etc... better job fair opportunities
mandatory counseling sessions with your
adviser field trips related to Major less gen ed and more major related mandatory courses
583
I would make sure that professors / instructors would have some training in how to prepare for a
lesson and how to handle a classroom. I would like professors to be more accountable for the success
of students in the classes and for tests to reflect real learning and not plain memorization of a
small percent of the material covered in class.
591
They need a wrestling team. The distribution of sport according is unfair and unlawful.
600
CARE ABOUT STUDENTS. Besides most professors some professors and administration are uncaring.
Considering I was going through cancer Ramapo could have cared about my health and recovery. Instead
I had to stress if my medical excuse would be acceptable in missing some classes and one test.
610
Everything. This box could not hold all the pain of my Ramapo College Experience.
619
parties and social just wasn't there like prior schools I attended
625
Offer more classes.
632
I know these services are available
year.
More funding to the athletic programs.
but maybe strengthening job recruitment during junior and senior
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646
Campus food and some business professors.
655
Improve Greek Life
656
selection of electives
665
Nothing
672
Add more parking for students
683
I would like to see faculty reach out and help students upon graduation if students reach out.
Professors have been mentors for 4 or more years and I have heard many stories that once students
leave so do the relationships with the professors.
692
Nothing
695
Offer some real estate classes
702
The social scene is lacking. If you transfer in
Everyone goes home on weekends.
704
The cost is well over any other public school in NJ. I know the area is beautiful and they've made
alot of upgrades I dont believe it is ethically right to charge students so much money. I'm an out
of state student and with tuition and room/board being so high I had to commute from Pennsylvania my
last year here. I would also change the $100 graduate fee. This price should include our caps and
gowns and senior-send off. Or even include that in our tuition since that is so ridiculously high! I
also think the Cahill center can help us graduates a little better with finding jobs. Also they are
not so friendly in there!! I like Ramapo and am proud to say I will soon be a graduate from here but
I would not choose this school again if I had to go back in time. I would have stayed in-state where
the academic curriculum is the same! Also something has got to be done with the parking on campus!
Faculty get the first parking lots and they are empty half the time! Meanwhile us students who are
paying the money dont even get a good parking spot. Just saying..it definitely could be improved. :
716
more social events because I am a commuter and didn't meet real friends until it was to late.
719
Transfer process... it was difficult to make friends. My first year in the dorms it was hard to make
friends doors needed to be shut. The security were very ignorant and unhelpful on many occasions...
I don't understand how certain professors ever got their jobs let alone tenure.
736
Commuters don't have much to do.
as I did
138
it is very difficult to meet people.
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743
More off campus events
746
The registration process each year for the next semester's classes needs to be worked on. I spend
hours upon hours trying to talk to the right people being sent to this office and that office
trying to get answers and approvals. It was ridiculous and the WORST part of my Ramapo experience.
The normal advisement center was no help at all. My faculty advisers were very helpful though. There
should be a better way for transfer students to get into the classes they need.
750
The advisement center
School of Social Science and Human Services
26
Customer Service in some offices.
More activities.
38
The academic building
42
Nothing
43
I would change the variety of classes that are offered. I feel that more variety would benefit
students.
46
nothing
51
the tremendous number of fines and limit the amount of money you have to pay before graduation
55
Nothing
64
I received poor advisement when it came to choosing classes and applying for graduation. I was
basically left on my own.
72
I would like to see more minorities attending the facility and more school spirit towards the sports
available on the campus. That is what I remember the most about my on campus experience at Ramapo:
76
the atmosphere
78
Some restrictions of school facilities dependant on ones major. Ie: a psychology major has a hard
time renting a camera from H-wing and that prevents a student from being creative. A psychology
student or non-film major should not exclude the potential to use all facilities at ramapo; given
especially G wing
facilities.
139
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that such a student is competent in using and caring for the equipment.
The pianos in the
practice rooms in the Berry Center were almost always out of tune which makes playing and enjoying
music quite a challenge.
82
Homosexual prejudice and drug and alcohol issues.
85
Certain fees
92
16-credit only curriculum
93
Perhaps a little more guidance to the Freshman class
96
nothing.
99
I wish Ramapo offered more Graduate programs so I can continue my education here.
104
nothing
108
Advisement
112
advisors should give more information on what to expect after graduating and placements into
internships or entry levels jobs should be apart of the program
115
diversity
125
nothing
130
1. The food quality has gotten worse every year I have been here. Additionally for the Atrium no
Nutritional information is found on a lot of the foods. based on one document I found the calorie
content is significant. I cannot be sure of course due to the nutritional information not being
easily available/accessible.
2. While I had some great professors overall there were terrible
ones as well. One section History of Social Thought is absolutely painful to take and only one
professor out of the bunch seems actually decent to work with. I'm not talking about easy A's or that
the class should be a carnival but I dare anyone to sit in one of these classes and not feel the
constant urge to run out of the room.
3. I am on the E-board for one of our clubs on campus one
of the largest the school has. In the past we have gotten along well with advisement and higher ups
but now more than ever we are being mistreated. Thrown out of rooms when we have reserved it months
in advance rarely receiving proper equipment or even having the room we require locked on multiple
occasions are things we should not be dealing with. We have always treated the higher ups with
respect and courtesy only to have it flown back in our face. We should work as a team and not have to
through the First Year Seminar.
everything was amazing here
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tear each others throats out to get what we need.
4. MOST IMPORTANTLY: Experiential Components are
a joke. There is no basis for how each class should conduct their experiential. Some professors make
you watch a movie and write a one page paper others you have to drive all across NJ to attend events
if you want to save your grade. You can spend an entire day at event and have it only count for two
hours. It's completely arbitrary and takes away from the class. Either have a general way for
students to achieve their experiential ON campus
regardless of their Professor's whims or find a
replacement program because I am hardly the only person who feels this way.
131
Maybe involve the students more in learning..I feel like most people get good grades but they are not
in it for the learning.
136
parking lot
139
The social liberalism and lack of challenging people to move beyond hedonism drinking drugs sexual
gratification . Sometimes the policies in residence life or with academics were annoying. I did not
like having two major papers that took me forever in two of my social work classes.
144
Maybe the alcohol policy for those that are 21 and older in the College Park Apartments
146
The lack of ability to know what was going on instead of sending a person to several different
offices to get the same answer.
148
The college needs to be more helpful accommodating and pleasant. There should be a larger variety
of clubs and activities and more opportunity for social life especially for commuters.
149
More student involvement in discussions
155
Better advisement
157
I feel many students feel apathetic towards a lot of what they learn. I'd appreciate if there was
more effort to engage students in caring about important issues. I also switched to being a commuter
due to issues with roommates. I feel residence life not the residences but the staff could be
better in dealing with disagreements between students.
160
Less bureaucratic make it easier for students to see changes effected. Traditional channels of
students communicating through SGA seem to have great difficulty reaching the administration. Direct
student involvement on campus could have tremendous benefits especially on projects i.e. the
installation of 1.5 megawatts of solar over the next couple years a project 95% of students knos
nothing about much less have any potentially invaluable experience in the design bidding and
economic process. Facilitating student learning outside of the classroom through field trips and
involve commuting students more
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exposure to actual working conditions is infinitely more valuable than classroom research
classwork is understandably necessary.
though
164
the food
168
There was never enough things to do. Especially on the weekend.
169
class structure
176
more social activities
181
the process of choosing classes
183
The math criteria for SW students.
186
I feel Ramapo needs to work more on implementing methods that involve the community on issues of
diversity.
189
Less hours of interning.
193
Many of the professors I had did not seem remotely interested in the subjects they were teaching.
When I asked for help usually the professors reacted disdainfully to my request. Also a few of the
times I visited the advisement center I was made to feel stupid for not knowing the answers to the
questions I was asking. I know there were a few exceptional professors who truly cared about my
learning and were passionate about what they taught but overall I feel that the majority at Ramapo
college did not care much about what I was learning.
196
Ramapo should implement a program for Adult Learners.
203
The food
211
the cafeterias are all too small
feel unsafe
213
I wish there were more events on campus that attracted the students
bands.
215
More guidance and opportunity with more helpful staff members.
224
Student Club Services
Course Availability was scarce at times.
and the campus is not very well lit at night
142
which causes me to
such as famous comedians or
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229
not one thing!
243
Better career advice
245
More of a focus on individual students and professors that are better trained.
quite a few of the professors at Ramapo.
259
The offices.
else.
263
The draining system. I bought a pair of rainboots the 2nd week of school and there is no way in hell
that I would have survived without them. This campus floods like it's its job. Get on that Ramapo.
270
Nothing
278
I would change the fact that the Ramapo Administration seems to be representing Ramapo as something
that it is not. I feel like they portray Ramapo as a very diverse school when in fact it is very
limited in this aspect.
285
The levels of freedom. The college tends to treat the residents like children
here.
286
If there was a way to segregate students who take a class for their major and those who are just in
an elective in certain classes it would help the learning atmosphere.
295
Having the teachers actually take the teacher evaluations that the students do seriously. Also get
the word out more about events happening on campus.
297
make more classes available on sat and evenings
298
Some of the teachers made it a very hard learning experience
302
Make it a bigger college and hope I could help with that in the future
310
Increase the summer
their education.
312
the distance from my home
They are impossible to contact over the phone.
I had to question
They constantly transfer you to someone
when we are all adults
evening and online courses to accommodate adults that are working and continuing
143
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320
I would modify the EOF Program more to have mandatory reinforcement through the school year for every
class and student as oppose to only during the summer. I would also make the campus more friendly by
maybe adding different restaurants on the actual campus such as a restaurant and different stores
giving it a bit more of the city atmosphere.
321
the pricing
323
It's diversity among cultures/ethnicity .
329
The students participating more in programs. Weekends being more entertaining.
330
fines
345
More freshmen opportunities to get to know the other freshmen
349
I would make it more student oriented. I feel like it is all about the politics and what other people
want. The students get pushed aside even though they have the most to gain/lose by what goes on
around campus.
357
more diversity
362
More events on campus other than Greek events
371
some professors should not be teaching there
378
As a transfer I was given very little guidance. In addition I can't get a straight answer from any
person in charge. They always redirect me to another person who redirects me to then another person.
The staff at Ramapo should be able to answer my questions.
380
I'd like to see it more ethnically integrated. The races tend to stick to themselves - I'd like to
see more inter-racial friendships.
393
more enforcement of quiet hours longer hours at the gym
intramurals and more 1-2 credit courses offered
400
Reach out to those students who isolate themselves and support those who need it. Too many peoplecommuters people who go home on the weekends students who aren't serious about their work- don't
take advantage of all of the opportunities Ramapo has to offer. It has a lot to do with personal
choice on their part but maybe if they saw more of what they were missing or were encouraged more
by peers they would get more involved and take academics more seriously.
144
open earlier and stay open later more
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405
keep cars from freshman so that students learn to stay on campus more frequently to build a stronger
sense of community within the college students
410
I would prepare students more for Graduate school and have advisors more readily available.
414
weekend life
415
Not much
424
I do not think the level of security is high enough. Anyone can enter through either of the 2
entrances without showing proof of who they are or where they are going. It actually scares me.
435
The long walks and hills
442
I would increase the percentage of minorities who attend here I would like to change the obvious
perceptions of the minority group bring more noble nine fraternities/sororities on campus and just
change the experience that we" receive."
446
MORE SOCIAL EVENTS!!!! The Yellowcard Concert was the best experience that Ramapo provided for me
which was my freshman year. Every other event that I attended on campus I was disappointed with. It
seems that Ramapo does not promote much social interaction between students which I believe is key
for college students.
452
Administration is incredibly dense
462
Their ability to accommodate people who are handicapped at graduation. As well as the training the
public safety has.
463
People stayed more on weekends
477
lack of diversity
479
Environment/ Night life
496
the severity of keeping people from being outside at night
509
Public Safety's lack of trust in students
512
Nothing it was sooo beautiful and I have thoroughly enjoyed my education here.
expensive
too much red tape.
impractical procedures
they should give us more freedom
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518
Nothing
526
I would have to ask for more involvement and assistance from the faculty advisors and Environmental
Studies major conveners when it comes to making plans to meet all major and degree requirements as
well as preparing for a career after graduation. There was a serious lack of help and guidance for
students from the convener/director and other faculty of the Environmental Studies department.
527
I think it needs to extend its business connections to NY city as well. This way there could be more
options for career day.
529
Everything is good here. It is an easy commute and classes are challenging which I liked. The only
thing I did not really like were the experiential components that had to be done for my classes
because my schedule was hard to work around.
533
I would like to see more courses in Law & Popular Culture offered at Ramapo College.
540
public safety targets minorities and there should be more job and internship opportunities
547
amount of courses offered. better help in the offices.
548
Tuition
555
Some of the professors were more concerned about looking better on the semester review than teaching
the students.
582
More places to sit on campus for commuters.
586
get rid of sororities and fraternities
587
the lack of communication among departments
592
Weekend activities to attempt to keep people here rather than when they go home.
596
increase class availability-
601
The way that public safety conducts themselves the constant tuition increases and cuts in what
students are offered the experiential learning components for each class which no professor or
student takes seriously and the lack of merit and/or educational ability of some professors
146
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602
From the very beginning I had a major problem with transferring credits. Ramapo like other state
institutions should be more accommodating for transferring credits as long as the grade allows. In
addition the school should accept credits from Fire and Police Academies around the state for
courses that are more vigorous than college courses. If Ramapo does not take Firefighter courses
then Ramapo should not accept the EMT course as credits either. The Office of Residence Life and
especially the director xxxxx xxxx were not open understanding friendly or helpful when it came to
students needs or situations that may have arose.
608
how it runs
611
REGISTRATION!!! Unless you are a senior it is close to impossible to get into classes that both fit
with ones schedule and are are something you are interested in taking. Also as a commuter student I
found that the college stayed open on days that there were clearly hazardous driving conditions.
Sometimes areas surrounding Mahwah got many more inches of snow and I suffered from that because
there were days that I could not make it to class and then I missed out on that lecture when students
who resided at Ramapo did not.
613
the parking
614
Didn't like the amount of liberal arts credits needed
621
the commute
629
Social Work faculty
636
Administration was unorganized and rude many times. They messed up so often it's unbelievable. Get
your act together stop fining us for everything and use intelligence please.
641
more classes available and different required courses.
644
More things to do on the weekends.
647
The attitude of the majority of students
648
when it snows
649
enhance spirit about sports. football team
652
Some of the advisement to help a student see what they really want to do with their college career.
a couple of them do not understand what they teach
it could be plowed better and that ice should be better salted.
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653
I would say stop building fancy buildings. The education is what is most important focus on that.
There is no reason why students have to sit in a room for ten minutes every class while the poor
professor is trying to figure out why there is no sound coming from the computer.
667
NOTHING
668
I wish I lived on Campus
675
Change a few of the requirements.
677
Some of the instructors.
679
I would change taking courses that don't have anything to do with your major I think college is
amazing but its all about money and they have you taking some of these classes that don't obtain to
your major
682
More housing for students.
688
I feel that because I was a commuter I only heard about things through word of mouth. I never got
emails about registration dates and even information about graduation I heard from other students
which was hard for me considering I was only on campus during class
689
interdepartmental communication
697
nothing
698
nothing
730
try to find more things to keep the students on campus during the week and on weekends.... also when
holding fairs and other activities make sure there is enough give a ways for everyone at Oktoberfest
2009 everything was gone about an hour after it started that's a little ridiculous. especially
because its the biggest event that the school holds
731
Registration; make a better set up for registering for classes
courses and times.
734
there isn't much I would change I would suggest that the advisement center be more involved with the
students. And advertise the Cahill center better it is a great resource that isn't used by many of
the students.
however
I did not have the money.
148
and having more options for certain
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749
ADVISEMENT. I DID NOT HAVE GREAT EXPERIENCES WITH THEM AS A TRANSFER STUDENT- I feel that they should
be most welcoming to transfer students as I changed my collegiate path to attend this school. Never
once was I pleasantly welcomed without being sent to 5 other people before finding the answer on my
own and getting over my own hurdles without advisement's help
751
Hire more full time PhD level professors--this increases the prestige and quality of education
offered at a college
School of Theoretical and Applied Sciences
12
more grant money to improve the science labs/increase the capabilities for science programs
a variety of internships better advisement for students going into the medical field
more of
33
More scientific research
44
Better planning on student activities freshman year to get everyone involved
49
security
50
I was at the Englewood Hospital Campus for nursing and I felt distant from the college. I never knew
about any on campus events and didn't feel among the college population.
62
Variety of food offered
65
The nursing students need a shuttle to take them to Valley and Englewood. I found this to be
extremely unfair. Our nursing advisor has no prior experience with nursing and was not knowledgeable
at all with any nursing specific questions I had for her.
91
Most of the administration. Enforcement of policies that make students resent the college.
109
In the nursing program the Englewood campus felt out of the loop. We really did not have any contact
with anyone from ramapo and not once did wither Dr. xxxxx or xxxx come to Englewood Hospital and
talk to us which would have been nice.
117
the attitude restricting fun
127
the distance from my house
lack of students on the weekends
149
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General Education classes were complete wastes of time in general . Sometimes they proved very
interesting and educational but for the most part my GenEd courses were completely pointless and
demonstrated no academic challenge or purpose
145
Ramapo College should keep small class size continue to guarantee 4 years of housing and provide
wet dorming for 21 . That was what attracted me to it 4 years ago. I strongly believe that it would
become a 100% commuter school if it did not keep these attributes. Needs improvement for class
registration process- the web overloads & shuts students out when too many are logged on at one time.
147
better housing selection
152
more challenging clinical rotations for nursing students
163
the amount of classes offered per section and how the personal advisors work with the students.
167
Sadly I can count on one hand the number of very good professors I have had and it comes to only 2
or 3. I have had a couple others that were good but many very bad. I taught myself a lot and the
advisors here generally aren't great. Also they should definitely become a more well-rounded school
and put more attention to sciences.
171
food
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Meal plans and choices of food
activities
212
administration in Greek life
216
Was FORCED to take summer course because there is a single microbio class for a myriad of majors that
needed it therefore creating scheduling conflicts
The food is alarming unhealthy though there
are alternative choices available.
223
Food. and make the prices cheaper.
225
The college is not diversified. I hope the college could have more programs or services for students
from different culture diversities.
234
nothing
235
I disliked a few things about Ramapo. I came here because I was assured it was not a suitcase
school; however the school is a ghost town on the weekends. Also Ramapo's hours did not
security
make a parking deck instead of the parking lot to add more spaces
advisement
some things about the nursing program
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accommodate with that of a nursing student. Our classes and clinicals begin at 8am; however when I
had to leave campus in the winter at 7am to go to the hospital nothing was salted. When I needed to
use the library or computer lab before class nothing was open. This was a huge inconvenience to be
me.
236
I would separate the academic building according to major
it's ambitious!
246
Security persona's uncompassionate behavior towards people who are special needs". "
254
Better on campus living
272
Have the offices document every single document that passes through them.
306
I cannot think of any.
the future.
318
more to do campus
322
The way that the gate system works with security.
336
The advisement center was less than helpful. My personal advisor did not help me in planning for
graduate programs. if it weren't for a handful of faculty members I'm not sure that I would continue
my education. The administration at Ramapo left me unsatisfied. Overall I was disappointed with my
experience while attending this school.
343
flexibility of majors
347
The registration process and housing selection.
on weekends.
354
Strictness with alcohol
358
The office hours are inconvenient
annoying and pointless
359
Needs more Environmental programs/initiatives
374
Residence life's new online system is far inferior to the housing selection day that used to be held
in the Pav.
too many people go home on the weekends
It was perfect when I was there and strongly believe it will be perfect for
more people on campus
More on campus activities to keep students on campus
The dining services could be improved
Experimental Learning is so
needs more student involvement
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More Food options
more dorms
better housing selection process
398
There should be priority scheduling for people taking a class in their major vs people taking it for
fun. I was often closed out of classes needed in my major because students working towards a minor
received them first.
399
Security
402
Have dining options open earlier and stay open longer
416
A better advisement center and better schedule planning would have been helpful. Also
tutoring center would benefit students.
417
I thought that security presence and fines were excessive in regards to the dorm rooms at night.
422
There were two times in my four years that I didn't feel completely safe due to drunk student
behavior. I think that the drinking policies at Ramapo need to updated and revised.
425
Being a transfer student and a commuter I was always hindered and put down for the duration of my
time spent at Ramapo. I had many hurtles thrown up by Ramapo to overcome. Although I am proud to
have overcome them I believe I should not have had these to come between me and my education here.
When I transferred here I was not guaranteed housing and was forced to rent an apartment in Mahwah
for more than double the cost of living on campus. Therefore I was also forced to be a commuter and
not allowed access to any parts of campus in a vehicle except the main parking lot. Many of my
transfer credits coming from Quinnipiac University were not accepted and I was unable to complete a
minor in Chemistry because of the 'make-up' work I was forced to do. I believe something should be
done about the unfair and unequal treatment of transfer students and of commuters here at Ramapo.
437
The Facilities in the Science research labs. They are very outdated and the need of more equipment
is necessary to properly prepare students for a career in scientific research.
445
a lot
447
some of the professors
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Increasing tuition
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Increase diversity and interactions between cultures. Enroll and recruit a more diverse international
student population as it is currently dominated by Bulgarian students.
152
more activities
at least on the weekends for the latter
a better
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The organization of registering for classes especially in the science department. In the DPT joint
program I was required to take certain classes during specific semesters and it was often hard to
schedule everything during the right time.
468
More help within my major
470
The price
471
The classes should be Monday Wednesday and Tuesday Thursday not the way it is now
Tuesday Friday
480
I had some professors that were not too great and they were still teaching after their first
semester. I would get them replaced and fill their positions with more qualified professors.
481
the stringent alcohol policy
487
Freshman should not be allowed cars on campus. More student activities to keep students on campus on
the weekends!
488
Integrate computer science into the math classes such as discrete structures
towards both comp sci and math majors.
493
nothing
495
more parking
510
Continue to the develop in the direction the college is headed.
of all courses.
520
n/a
530
It would be best if the course syllabus did not change several times throughout the semester.
534
Education was weak
536
better organization
550
Give better resources to nursing students in the Englewood nursing program
557
the school should recognize the Ultimate team
make it cheaper.
not many opportunities
so it is oriented
Increase the difficulty and demands
not much to do.
153
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Need to have better English focus. I couldn't do well on the GRE verbal because of the lack of
English courses importance. They didn't satisfy my learning and I didn't improve much in college
level English. The teaching is at level that could not get students satisfying GRE scores. All the
writing intensive courses I took weren't really writing intensive. My writing is still at a high
school level student. Readings in Humanities is so pointless and need to be replaced with a College
English 2 course.
Also Ramapo needs to give more budget to TAS Research Honors program to get
better lab equipments and up to date stuff and most importantly to allow the students travel to
important conferences outside campus to represent ramapo better.
571
more diversity
584
Organization and course requirements.
585
I would make it tougher and expand by adding more courses
the mathematics major
589
Tuition for out of state residents.
612
Have RC go private as I believe the state does too little to earn the prestige of calling this a
State College". Make in-state and out-of-state costs uniform and reduce fee costs even at the cost
of increases in tuition . Reduce the number of cars if any that on-campus students are allowed to
have. Either say "no cars for non-commuters" or charge a hefty fee. Provide and encourage a larger
job market on-campus to help students who need to work these two issues are interrelated
Attempt
to reach out to commuters albeit more to involve them in the school community. They should not feel
like they are going to and returning from "work". Incorporate more class-events into campus-wide
invitations. For example the sculptor-studio's iron pour would be an event many students would be
interested to see...if they knew it existed. If departments were encouraged to submit a list of
events such as intriguing lectures final projects or otherwise significant dates where professors
would be willing to take on newcomers for the day it would allow students to cross the realm of
their studies with that of their peers. In a liberal arts college I would hope this would be a
rather significant and desireable change to give students yet another chance to find their passions
and try out fields they had never thought of as well as appreciate the beauty and effort required in
different majors. For this to practically work the list would need to be compiled and organized by
week and edited if dates change and sent to students and professors why not? at the start of each
week. Any less frequently and well we forget! More on-campus internships. From personal
experience I speak of the TAS department but this could apply campus-wide. Two additional questions
in this survey that ask: "Are there any classes that you would have taken if Ramapo College had
offered them?"
"Do you believe the campus has made you feel welcome and a part of the RC
community?""
154
I think there should be more courses in
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The advisement center and teacher education staff were not helpful when I had questions about credits
and placement.
623
Need to have more class times available for certain majors
643
campus life for transfers
662
Make the campus bigger
676
nothing
691
Some of the teachers in RN-BSN program. Have more physical fitness classes available. It was hard to
even get into one. They fill up fast when registering.
694
The food
721
Maybe policies like parking citations!
727
Nothing.
728
Nothing
747
- need to put more efforts on cleaning around the school. I spend the most of time in G building
everyday and the stairs are so dirty and dusty. It seems like they never vacuum the floors.
- It
would be nice if the staffs are more friendly.
seriously.
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PART A: ACADEMICS AND CAMPUS CLIMATE
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
I received high quality instruction in all or most
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I was able to get the classes I needed for my
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I found most students were serious about learning
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People from different racial/ethnic backgrounds
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I grew as a person culturally, socially and ethically
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I felt comfortable here and I had a sense of
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I felt safe while on campus
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I will recommend Ramapo to other potential
students
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If given the chance, I would choose Ramapo again
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Indicate your participation in the following and how it was
arranged.
Please put a check on any item that applies to you.
Cahill
Personal
School /Faculty
Other
Center
Contact
cooperative education
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service learning
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Federal Work Study job on campus
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alternative break programs
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career workshops
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graduate school workshop
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graduate school advice
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field work experience
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student teaching
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attended an academic conference
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presented a paper at an academic
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Did you work while attending Ramapo?
If so, on average how many hours a week did you work?
j I did not work while at Ramapo
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j 9 - 16 hours
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j 17 - 24 hours
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j 25 - 34 hours
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j 35 hours +
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What are your current plans for next year?
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j continue my education
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PART C: ENTERING THE WORKFORCE IMMEDIATELY
What is your employment status?
j Full - Time
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j Part - Time
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j I don't have a job yet *
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* Please skip the following items on this page if you don't have a job yet.
What is your job title?
What is the name of your employer?
Which statement best reflects your employment plans?
j Will work at the same job held prior to graduation
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j Will work at the same job, but have been promoted
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Which of the following resources assisted you in finding your present
employment?
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j The Cahill Center (job fairs, online resources)
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j Networking (contact through family, faculty, friend)
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What field best represents your area of employment?
j Arts
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j Business/Private Industry
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j Communications
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j Education
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j Science
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j Government
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j Technology
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j Nursing
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j Other Health Professions
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j International Business/Relations
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j Medicine
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j Social Services
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j Non-Profit Management
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j Legal
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j Other
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To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Ramapo has prepared me very well for my career in this area of employment
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What will be your gross annual salary?
(Note: there are ranges and salary information is never listed in direct contact
with an individual)
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j $25,000 - $29,999
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To what extent is this job related to your major field of study?
j Directly related
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j Somewhat related
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j Not related
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I am going to:
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j work outside of New Jersey but remain in the Tri-State area
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Name of city:
Did you attend one of Ramapo's Job Fairs?
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PART D: CONTINUING EDUCATION
What field of study do you plan to pursue?
Please list in the text box below the graduate schools to which
you have applied and have been accepted
Please list in the text box below the graduate schools to which
you have applied and are still waiting for decision
Which graduate school do you expect to attend?
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What degree or certificate would result from the program you plan to enter?
j Second Bachelor's Degree
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j Master's Degree
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j Ph.D. /Ed.D. /Psy.D.
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j MSW
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j J.D.
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j DNP
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j PT
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j Certificate /Licensure
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Other
Did you attend a Graduate School Day while you were a student?
j Yes
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j No
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To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Ramapo has prepared me very well for graduate school.
j Strongly Agree
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PART E: ALTERNATIVE PLANS
Please describe your alternative plans after graduation
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Ramapo has prepared me very well for my plans after graduation.
j Strongly Agree
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j Agree
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PART F: UNDECIDED
If you are undecided on next year's plans, which of the following
best describes your situation?
I would like to go to graduate school, but:
c I do not think I can afford it right now
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c I would like to have work experience before applying
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c I am unsure of what I would study
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c Personal /Family demands prevent me from doing so now
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Other
I am planning on entering the workforce, but:
c I have not begun interviewing yet
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c I have not received an offer yet
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c I am unsure of what Kind of work I am best suited for
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c I am working now, but keeping my options open
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Other
I am planning taking the summer off and deciding in September
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FINAL QUESTIONS
What is the highest degree or certificate you hope to complete in your life
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