Middle Tennessee State University
Graduating Senior Survey
Results Comparison: 2014 and 2015
AY2013-14
(F13, Sp14)
2,586
3,387
76%
AY2014-15
(F14, Sp15)
2,811
3,430
82%
Q83. If you could start college again, would you enroll at MTSU? (answer = 'Yes')
Q84. If you could choose your major again, would you choose the same major? (answer = 'Yes')
AY2013-14
(F13, Sp14)
81%
77%
AY2014-15
(F14, Sp15)
81%
74%
MTSU's Contribution to Knowledge, Skills, Personal Development
AY2013-14
(F13, Sp14)
AY2014-15
(F14, Sp15)
Student Counts
Number of respondents
Number of graduates
% Responding
Overall Satisfaction
Percent selecting 'Somewhat' or 'Very Much'
Q16. Writing skills
Q17. Speaking skills
Q18. Using mathematical concepts
Q19. Applying scientific methods of inquiry
Q20. Enhancing analytical skills
Q21. Developing computer skills
Q22. Developing a tolerance for divergent views
Q23. Understanding of diverse cultures and values
Q24. Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles
Q25. Exercising public responsibility and community service
Q26. Appreciating racial and sexual equality
Q27. Advancing your appreciation of the arts
Q28. Understanding how the natural universe operates
Q29. Understanding issues and problems facing the world
Q30. Understanding the present as it relates to historical events & processes
Q31. Understanding how science and technology influence everyday life
Q32. Ability to critically analyze ideas and information
Q33. Ability to lead or guide others
Q34. Ability to function as part of a team
Q35. Ability to plan and carry out projects independently
Q36. Valuing learning as a lifelong process
Q37. Commitment to personal health and fitness
88%
87%
68%
77%
86%
77%
85%
84%
81%
74%
77%
70%
69%
80%
77%
80%
90%
86%
88%
91%
90%
72%
AY2013-14
(F13, Sp14)
Major Degree Program
Percent selecting 'Good' or 'Excellent'
Q59. Content of courses in the major
Q60. Availability of courses in the major
Q61. Diversity of courses in the major
Q62. Quality of instruction in the major
Q63. Opportunities for formal student evaluation of instruction
Q64. Academic advising by the professor who was your major advisor
Q65. Academic advising by non-faculty staff member who was your college academic advisor
Q66. Availability of professor to help students outside of class
Q67. Availability of the professor who was your major advisor
Q68. Availability of the non-faculty staff member who was your college academic advisor
Q69. Willingness to help shown by the professor who was your major advisor
Q70. Willingness to help shown by non-faculty staff member who was your college academic advisor
Q71. Adequacy of computer resources
Q72. Adequacy of classroom facilities and equipment
Q73. Adequacy of laboratory facilities and equipment
Q74. Opportunity to apply what was learned in the classroom
Q75. Practicum/internships/co-op experience
Q76. Quality of courses in preparing you for employment
Q77. Opportunities to express ideas in writing in the major
Q78. Understanding how to research a topic or idea
Q79. Experiential (hands-on) learning
Q80. Your efforts in seeking academic advising each semester
Q81. Currency of the curriculum in your major
Q82. Depth of the curriculum in your major
Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Research
90%
71%
76%
83%
77%
71%
71%
82%
76%
73%
78%
75%
80%
79%
77%
82%
76%
76%
76%
84%
81%
77%
84%
84%
86%
86%
62%
71%
89%
70%
82%
83%
81%
70%
73%
64%
63%
79%
74%
79%
91%
84%
87%
91%
88%
64%
AY2014-15
(F14, Sp15)
91%
72%
77%
85%
78%
72%
70%
85%
77%
75%
80%
77%
84%
81%
82%
83%
79%
76%
77%
85%
83%
79%
85%
86%
Middle Tennessee State University
Graduating Senior Survey
Results Comparison: 2014 and 2015
Satisfaction with Student Services
Percent selecting 'Satisfied' or 'Very Satisfied'
Q38. Admissions publications (e.g., catalogs, class schedules)
Q39. Registration process
Q40. Business office/cashier
Q41. Multicultural Affairs services
Q42. Student activities (e.g. films, speakers, performing arts, concerts)
Q43. Residence halls
Q44. Campus Recreation Center
Q45. Opportunities to join campus clubs and organizations
Q46. Financial Aid services
Q47. Career Development Center
Q48. Food services on campus
Q49. Student Health services
Q50. Library services
Q51. Computer Lab/Center services
Q52. Bookstore services and products
Q53. Campus parking
Q54. Campus security
Q55. Counseling and Testing Services
Q56. Disabled Student Services
Q57. International Programs and Services
Q58. June Anderson Center for Women and Non-Traditional Students
Employment Data and Plans Following Graduation
Q11. Average number of hours employed (on/off campus) per week during past year
None
1 to 10
11 to 20
21 to 34
35 or more
Q12. What was your primary reason for working?
Basic Survival needs (food, everyday clothing, shelter)
Academic Expenses (tuition, books and fees)
Personal needs and desires (new clothing, new car)
Lifestyle enhancement (entertainment, travel)
Q13. What are your immediate employment plans?
I don't know yet
I have accepted a job
I am continuing in my current position
I will be going to graduate or professional school full-time next year
I will be going to graduate or professional school part-time and working part-time next year
I am still seeking employment
I am entering military service
Q14. To what extent is your new job related to your area of study at MTSU?
Directly related
Somewhat related
Not related
Not applicable (Currently do not have nor will be starting new job)
Q15. What is the highest educational degree you plan to earn?
Master's degree
Specialist degree (e.g. Ed.S.)
Professional degree (e.g. medicine, law, theology)
Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph. D., Ed.D.)
Not applicable (Not continuing my education)
Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Research
AY2013-14
(F13, Sp14)
91%
82%
88%
91%
92%
75%
97%
90%
79%
87%
75%
94%
96%
94%
79%
27%
72%
86%
92%
93%
93%
AY2013-14
(F13, Sp14)
AY2014-15
(F14, Sp15)
90%
83%
87%
91%
91%
73%
98%
89%
79%
87%
75%
94%
95%
93%
80%
27%
67%
91%
92%
90%
91%
AY2014-15
(F14, Sp15)
15%
9%
21%
34%
22%
15%
8%
23%
31%
25%
69%
14%
17%
12%
70%
21%
21%
16%
17%
7%
15%
14%
6%
39%
2%
15%
9%
17%
13%
7%
38%
1%
21%
12%
21%
46%
28%
17%
16%
39%
45%
2%
6%
15%
31%
48%
2%
6%
13%
31%
Middle Tennessee State University
Graduating Senior Survey
Results Comparison: 2014 and 2015
AY2013-14
(F13, Sp14)
Background Information
Q1. Gender
Female
Male
Q2. Citizenship
U.S.
Other
Q3. Ethnicity/Race
Hispanic/Latino
White
Black or African American
Asian
American Indian
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Q4. Current Age
24 or under
25 to 30
31 to 35
36 or over
Q5. While pursing this degree, did you:
Originally enroll (and remain) at MTSU
Transfer from a 2-year institution
Transfer from a 4-year institution
Other
Q6. Number of years in attendance at MTSU
1
2
3
4
5
6 or more
Q7. Please estimate your cumulative GPA upon completion of your degree
2.00-2.49
2.50-2.99
3.00-3.49
3.50-4.00
Q8. Number of semesters you have lived in an MTSU residence hall
1
2
3
4 or more
None
Q9. Have you participated in any of these extracurricular activities?
Fraternity/Sorority
Athletics
SGA
Intramurals
Other service organizations or clubs
Political activities
Q10. Are you a first-generation graduate (i.e., neither parent has a bachelor's degree)?
(answer = 'Yes')
55%
45%
54%
46%
99%
1%
98%
2%
2%
77%
18%
3%
0%
0%
4%
76%
17%
3%
0%
0%
76%
16%
3%
5%
74%
16%
5%
5%
61%
18%
18%
3%
58%
20%
18%
3%
1%
10%
18%
41%
23%
8%
1%
13%
19%
38%
22%
8%
5%
25%
44%
26%
6%
26%
42%
26%
6%
17%
2%
11%
65%
6%
16%
2%
10%
66%
17%
6%
2%
18%
45%
3%
15%
7%
3%
20%
82%
4%
49%
48%
AY2013-14
(F13, Sp14)
Walker Library
Percent selecting 'Somewhat' or 'Very Much'
L1. My major courses required me to use the Walker library's facilities, services, & collections.
L2. I received knowledgeable, helpful assistance in the library.
L3. In using the Walker Library I could usually find what I was looking for.
L4. I received the training I needed to use the library and its resources.
L5. Walker library has played an important role in my success at MTSU
Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Research
AY2014-15
(F14, Sp15)
80%
78%
91%
79%
78%
AY2014-15
(F14, Sp15)
77%
73%
88%
67%
68%