Graduate Student Satisfaction Survey 2010
Description:
Date Created: 2/2/2010 1:11:50 PM
Date Range: 3/12/2010 12:00:00 AM - 3/31/2010 11:59:00 PM
Total Respondents: 343
Q1. Age:
Count
Percent
0
0.00%
18 or younger
0
0.00%
19
0
0.00%
20
3
0.91%
21
19
5.74%
22
35
10.57%
23
58
17.52%
24
26
7.85%
25
30
9.06%
26
28
8.46%
27
23
6.95%
28
14
4.23%
29
13
3.93%
30
11
3.32%
31
6
1.81%
32
4
1.21%
33
7
2.11%
34
5
1.51%
35
3
0.91%
36
4
1.21%
37
4
1.21%
38
2
0.60%
39
5
1.51%
40
3
0.91%
41
3
0.91%
42
3
0.91%
43
2
0.60%
44
3
0.91%
45
2
0.60%
46
2
0.60%
47
3
0.91%
48
0
0.00%
49
1
0.30%
50
0
0.00%
51
1
0.30%
52
0
0.00%
53
0
0.00%
54
8
2.42%
55+
331
Respondents
Q2. Housing:
Count
Percent
102
29.82%
Live on campus in the residence halls or apartments
183
53.51%
Live off campus (not with family)
57
16.67%
Live off campus with family
342
Respondents
Q3. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statement: I was able to find adequate housing in the area when I first arrived at Michigan Tech.
Count
Percent
108
31.49%
Strongly agree
120
34.99%
Somewhat agree
46
13.41%
Somewhat disagree
37
10.79%
Strongly disagree
32
9.33%
343
No opinion
Respondents
Q4. Degree you are pursuing:
Count
Percent
161
46.94%
Master's
168
48.98%
Doctorate
14
4.08%
343
Respondents
Other (please specify)
Q5. School/College:
Count
Percent
16
4.66%
186
54.23%
28
8.16%
102
29.74%
2
0.58%
School of Technology
9
2.62%
Other (please specify)
343
Respondents
School of Business and Economics
College of Engineering
School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
College of Sciences & Arts
Q6. Major: (Check all that apply)
Count
Respondent %
Response %
0
0.00%
0.00%
Advanced Electric Power Engineering Certificate
1
0.29%
0.26%
Applied Ecology
0
0.00%
0.00%
Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
2
0.59%
0.53%
Applied Natural Resource Economics
0
0.00%
0.00%
Applied Science Education
2
0.59%
0.53%
Atmospheric Sciences
10
2.93%
2.63%
Biological Sciences
6
1.76%
1.58%
Biomedical Engineering
13
3.81%
3.42%
MBA
1
0.29%
0.26%
Business Administration
13
3.81%
3.42%
Chemical Engineering
11
3.23%
2.89%
Chemistry
15
4.40%
3.95%
Civil Engineering
5
1.47%
1.32%
Computer Engineering
1
0.29%
0.26%
Computational Science and Engineering
14
4.11%
3.68%
Computer Science
1
0.29%
0.26%
DL program is for distance learning students in Power Systems
1
0.29%
0.26%
DL Programs are for Distance Learning students only.
47
13.78%
12.37%
4
1.17%
1.05%
Engineering Mechanics
2
0.59%
0.53%
Engineering Physics
2
0.59%
0.53%
Engineering, Master of
13
3.81%
3.42%
Environmental Engineering
2
0.59%
0.53%
Environmental Engineering Science
3
0.88%
0.79%
Environmental Policy
6
1.76%
1.58%
Forest Ecology and Management
1
0.29%
0.26%
Forest Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
13
3.81%
3.42%
Forest Science
7
2.05%
1.84%
Forestry
3
0.88%
0.79%
Geological Engineering
14
4.11%
3.68%
Geology
5
1.47%
1.32%
Geophysics
Electrical Engineering
5
1.47%
1.32%
Industrial Archaeology
3
0.88%
0.79%
Industrial Heritage and Archaeology
8
2.35%
2.11%
Materials Science and Engineering
13
3.81%
3.42%
Mathematical Sciences
38
11.14%
10.00%
Mechanical Engineering
37
10.85%
9.74%
Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
2
0.59%
0.53%
Mining Engineering
1
0.29%
0.26%
Nanotechnology - Certificate
1
0.29%
0.26%
Peace Corps Masters International in Applied Science Education
1
0.29%
0.26%
Peace Corps Masters International in Civil and Environmental Engineering
0
0.00%
0.00%
Peace Corps Masters International in Environmental Engineering
0
0.00%
0.00%
Peace Corps Masters International in Forestry
0
0.00%
0.00%
Peace Corps Masters International in Forestry and Natural Resources
0
0.00%
0.00%
Peace Corps Masters International in Mechanical Engineering
1
0.29%
0.26%
Peace Corps Masters International in Mitigation of Natural Geological Hazards
0
0.00%
0.00%
Peace Corps Masters International in Natural Resource Economics
0
0.00%
0.00%
Peace Corps Masters International in Rhetoric and Technical Communication
9
2.64%
2.37%
Physics
28
8.21%
7.37%
Rhetoric and Technical Communication
1
0.29%
0.26%
Sustainable Water Resources Systems - Certificate
6
1.76%
1.58%
Sustainability - Certificate
8
2.35%
2.11%
Other/Not listed
341
Respondents
380
Responses
Q7.   - Are you a member of an intercollegiate athletics team?
Count
Percent
7
2.10%
Yes
326
97.90%
No
333
Respondents
Q8.   - Are you involved in at least one student club or organization at Michigan Tech?
Count
Percent
197
58.28%
Yes
141
41.72%
No
338
Respondents
Q9.   - Have you served as a representative of your department or program on the Graduate Student Government?
Count
Percent
32
9.52%
Yes
304
90.48%
No
336
Respondents
Q10. Was Michigan Tech your first choice for graduate school?
Count
Percent
254
75.82%
First choice
43
12.84%
Second choice (please specify which college or university was your first choice)
38
11.34%
Third choice or below (please specify which college or university was your first choice)
335
Respondents
Q11. Gender:
Count
Percent
226
67.26%
Male
110
32.74%
Female
0
0.00%
336
Transgender
Respondents
Q12. Which type of student are you?
Count
Percent
134
39.41%
International
206
60.59%
Domestic
340
Respondents
Q13. What is your race/ethnicity? (Check all that apply)
Count
Respondent %
Response %
4
1.98%
1.91%
African/African American/Black
3
1.49%
1.44%
Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander
3
1.49%
1.44%
Hispanic/Latino(a)
0
0.00%
0.00%
Middle Eastern
4
1.98%
1.91%
Native American/Alaskan Native
178
88.12%
85.17%
4
1.98%
1.91%
Multiracial/Multiethnic
2
0.99%
0.96%
Other (please specify)
11
5.45%
5.26%
I prefer not to disclose.
202
Respondents
209
Responses
White/Caucasian
Q14. Which category best represents your nationality?
Count
Percent
204
60.36%
U.S. citizen
134
39.64%
Non-U.S. citizen or permanent resident
338
Respondents
Q15. Do you have children?
Count
Percent
53
15.68%
Yes
285
84.32%
No
338
Respondents
Q16. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements. - At Michigan Tech it is evident that "students come first."
Count
Percent
58
17.26%
Strongly agree
165
49.11%
Somewhat agree
69
20.54%
Somewhat disagree
26
7.74%
Strongly disagree
18
5.36%
No opinion / No basis to judge
336
Respondents
Q17. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements. - I have a sense of belonging at Michigan Tech.
Count
Percent
113
33.73%
Strongly agree
158
47.16%
Somewhat agree
35
10.45%
Somewhat disagree
17
5.07%
Strongly disagree
12
3.58%
No opinion / No basis to judge
335
Respondents
Q18. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements. - Students have a voice in university decisions.
Count
Percent
36
10.78%
Strongly agree
137
41.02%
Somewhat agree
75
22.46%
Somewhat disagree
33
9.88%
53
15.87%
334
Strongly disagree
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q19. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements. - There is a commitment to diversity on campus.
Count
Percent
106
31.93%
Strongly agree
140
42.17%
Somewhat agree
32
9.64%
Somewhat disagree
17
5.12%
Strongly disagree
37
11.14%
332
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q20. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements. - The campus environment is welcoming to students.
Count
Percent
132
39.64%
Strongly agree
154
46.25%
Somewhat agree
29
8.71%
Somewhat disagree
4
1.20%
Strongly disagree
14
4.20%
No opinion / No basis to judge
333
Respondents
Q21. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements. - I feel safe on campus.
Count
Percent
250
74.63%
Strongly agree
67
20.00%
Somewhat agree
3
0.90%
Somewhat disagree
1
0.30%
Strongly disagree
14
4.18%
No opinion / No basis to judge
335
Respondents
Q22. How were you supported while a graduate student?
Count
Percent
93
27.76%
As a teaching assistant
95
28.36%
As a research assistant
14
4.18%
As an instructor
16
4.78%
Fellowship
15
4.48%
Corporate sponsorship
102
30.45%
335
No support
Respondents
Q23. Were the number of hours you worked consistent with your level of support (i.e., 20 hours work for a full tuition stipend support is normally expected)?
Count
Percent
137
62.84%
20
9.17%
61
27.98%
218
Yes
No, under the number of hours
No, over the number of hours
Respondents
Q24. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements. - I seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information that I need on campus.
Count
Percent
82
24.77%
Strongly agree
140
42.30%
Somewhat agree
70
21.15%
Somewhat disagree
23
6.95%
Strongly disagree
16
4.83%
No opinion / No basis to judge
331
Respondents
Q25. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements. - When I have questions, it is easy to get answers or the information that I need from Michigan Tech staff members.
Count
Percent
124
37.69%
Strongly agree
154
46.81%
Somewhat agree
37
11.25%
Somewhat disagree
8
2.43%
Strongly disagree
6
1.82%
No opinion / No basis to judge
329
Respondents
Q26. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements. - Student services are conveniently located and easy to get to.
Count
Percent
98
29.61%
Strongly agree
138
41.69%
Somewhat agree
43
12.99%
Somewhat disagree
8
2.42%
44
13.29%
331
Strongly disagree
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q27. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements. - Student services office hours are convenient.
Count
Percent
102
31.00%
Strongly agree
144
43.77%
Somewhat agree
25
7.60%
Somewhat disagree
3
0.91%
Strongly disagree
55
16.72%
329
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q28. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements. - I am able to resolve any problems I experience at Michigan Tech in a timely manner.
Count
Percent
96
29.27%
Strongly agree
159
48.48%
Somewhat agree
38
11.59%
Somewhat disagree
11
3.35%
Strongly disagree
24
7.32%
No opinion / No basis to judge
328
Respondents
Q29. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements. - Campus policies and rules cater to students' best interests.
Count
Percent
75
22.73%
Strongly agree
134
40.61%
Somewhat agree
61
18.48%
Somewhat disagree
17
5.15%
43
13.03%
330
Strongly disagree
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q30. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements. - There are appropriate channels at Michigan Tech for expressing student complaints and concerns.
Count
Percent
49
14.85%
Strongly agree
112
33.94%
Somewhat agree
72
21.82%
Somewhat disagree
18
5.45%
79
23.94%
330
Strongly disagree
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q31. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements. - Student disciplinary procedures are fair.
Count
Percent
74
22.49%
Strongly agree
105
31.91%
Somewhat agree
22
6.69%
Somewhat disagree
7
2.13%
Strongly disagree
121
36.78%
329
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q32. Please respond to the following statements: - I was able to find and afford the childcare services I needed in order to be successful.
Count
Percent
20
43.48%
Yes
26
56.52%
No
46
Respondents
Q33. Please respond to the following statements: - I made use of the ESL services on campus and found them to be beneficial.
Count
Percent
48
15.29%
Yes
266
84.71%
No
314
Respondents
Q34. Please respond to the following statements: - I participated in the professional development sessions offered by the Graduate School and the Graduate Student Government and found them to be
helpful.
Count
Percent
113
35.20%
Yes
208
64.80%
No
321
Respondents
Q35. Please respond to the following statements: - I have published one or more papers while a student at Michigan Tech.
Count
Percent
90
27.86%
Yes
233
72.14%
No
323
Respondents
Q36. Please respond to the following statements: - I have attended one or more professional conferences while a student at Michigan Tech.
Count
Percent
142
43.69%
Yes
183
56.31%
No
325
Respondents
Q37. Please respond to the following statements: - I have given presentations at one or more conferences while a student at Michigan Tech.
Count
Percent
104
32.20%
Yes
219
67.80%
No
323
Respondents
Q38. Please tell us how satisfied you are with the following: - Quality of academic courses in your major
Count
Percent
119
37.07%
Very satisfied
141
43.93%
Somewhat satisfied
46
14.33%
Somewhat dissatisfied
11
3.43%
Very dissatisfied
4
1.25%
No opinion / No basis to judge
321
Respondents
Q39. Please tell us how satisfied you are with the following: - Quality of academic courses outside of your major
Count
Percent
67
20.81%
Very satisfied
121
37.58%
Somewhat satisfied
32
9.94%
Somewhat dissatisfied
6
1.86%
Very dissatisfied
96
29.81%
322
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q40. Please tell us how satisfied you are with the following: - Availability of faculty
Count
Percent
155
48.44%
Very satisfied
135
42.19%
Somewhat satisfied
24
7.50%
Somewhat dissatisfied
3
0.94%
Very dissatisfied
3
0.94%
No opinion / No basis to judge
320
Respondents
Q41. Please tell us how satisfied you are with the following: - Availability of your primary academic advisor
Count
Percent
188
58.93%
Very satisfied
82
25.71%
Somewhat satisfied
22
6.90%
Somewhat dissatisfied
5
1.57%
Very dissatisfied
22
6.90%
No opinion / No basis to judge
319
Respondents
Q42. Please tell us how satisfied you are with the following: - Quality of academic advising received from your primary advisor
Count
Percent
159
49.69%
Very satisfied
98
30.63%
Somewhat satisfied
27
8.44%
Somewhat dissatisfied
11
3.44%
Very dissatisfied
25
7.81%
No opinion / No basis to judge
320
Respondents
Q43. Please tell us how satisfied you are with the following: - Quality of mentoring received from your primary advisor.
Count
Percent
156
48.45%
Very satisfied
88
27.33%
Somewhat satisfied
35
10.87%
Somewhat dissatisfied
10
3.11%
33
10.25%
322
Very dissatisfied
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q44. Please tell us how satisfied you are with the following: - Opportunities to meet with faculty outside of the classroom
Count
Percent
168
52.17%
Very satisfied
115
35.71%
Somewhat satisfied
16
4.97%
Somewhat dissatisfied
4
1.24%
Very dissatisfied
19
5.90%
No opinion / No basis to judge
322
Respondents
Q45. Please tell us how satisfied you are with the following: - Process of registering for classes
Count
Percent
190
59.01%
Very satisfied
109
33.85%
Somewhat satisfied
15
4.66%
Somewhat dissatisfied
4
1.24%
Very dissatisfied
4
1.24%
No opinion / No basis to judge
322
Respondents
Q46. Please tell us how satisfied you are with the following: - Availability of classes to make progress towards your degree
Count
Percent
104
32.40%
Very satisfied
124
38.63%
Somewhat satisfied
64
19.94%
Somewhat dissatisfied
21
6.54%
Very dissatisfied
8
2.49%
No opinion / No basis to judge
321
Respondents
Q47. Please tell us how satisfied you are with the following: - Opportunities to collaborate with faculty other than your primary advisor on research projects
Count
Percent
94
29.37%
Very satisfied
111
34.69%
Somewhat satisfied
32
10.00%
Somewhat dissatisfied
14
4.37%
69
21.56%
320
Very dissatisfied
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q48. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Career Center
Count
Percent
11
3.48%
5 or more times
26
8.23%
3-4 times
22
6.96%
Twice
34
10.76%
Once
223
70.57%
Never
316
Respondents
Q49. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Counseling and Wellness Services
Count
Percent
8
2.54%
5 or more times
11
3.49%
3-4 times
10
3.17%
Twice
19
6.03%
Once
267
84.76%
Never
315
Respondents
Q50. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Multicultural Affairs
Count
Percent
5
1.60%
5 or more times
8
2.56%
3-4 times
7
2.24%
Twice
17
5.43%
Once
276
88.18%
Never
313
Respondents
Q51. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Financial Aid Office
Count
Percent
12
3.81%
5 or more times
15
4.76%
3-4 times
19
6.03%
Twice
35
11.11%
Once
234
74.29%
Never
315
Respondents
Q52. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Student Activities
Count
Percent
21
6.73%
5 or more times
21
6.73%
3-4 times
27
8.65%
Twice
27
8.65%
Once
216
69.23%
Never
312
Respondents
Q53. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - International Programs and Services Office
Count
Percent
47
15.02%
5 or more times
45
14.38%
3-4 times
22
7.03%
Twice
22
7.03%
Once
177
56.55%
Never
313
Respondents
Q54. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Registrar
Count
Percent
36
11.46%
5 or more times
54
17.20%
3-4 times
51
16.24%
Twice
72
22.93%
Once
101
32.17%
Never
314
Respondents
Q55. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Dean of Students
Count
Percent
10
3.22%
5 or more times
9
2.89%
3-4 times
9
2.89%
Twice
19
6.11%
Once
264
84.89%
Never
311
Respondents
Q56. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Cashiers
Count
Percent
37
11.75%
5 or more times
44
13.97%
3-4 times
62
19.68%
Twice
45
14.29%
Once
127
40.32%
Never
315
Respondents
Q57. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Research Office
Count
Percent
8
2.57%
5 or more times
6
1.93%
3-4 times
10
3.22%
Twice
17
5.47%
Once
270
86.82%
Never
311
Respondents
Q58. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Public Safety
Count
Percent
8
2.53%
32
10.13%
3-4 times
59
18.67%
Twice
90
28.48%
Once
127
40.19%
Never
316
5 or more times
Respondents
Q59. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Housing
Count
Percent
38
12.22%
5 or more times
35
11.25%
3-4 times
30
9.65%
Twice
19
6.11%
Once
189
60.77%
Never
311
Respondents
Q60. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Graduate School Office
Count
Percent
30
9.55%
5 or more times
31
9.87%
3-4 times
47
14.97%
Twice
47
14.97%
Once
159
50.64%
Never
314
Respondents
Q61. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Career Center
Count
Percent
32
14.68%
Excellent
34
15.60%
Good
21
9.63%
Fair
3
1.38%
Poor
128
58.72%
218
Respondents
No opinion / No basis to judge
Q62. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Counseling and Wellness Services
Count
Percent
19
9.64%
Excellent
16
8.12%
Good
11
5.58%
Fair
2
1.02%
Poor
149
75.63%
197
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q63. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Multicultural Affairs
Count
Percent
7
3.83%
Excellent
15
8.20%
Good
12
6.56%
Fair
1
0.55%
Poor
148
80.87%
183
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q64. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Financial Aid Office
Count
Percent
28
13.46%
Excellent
35
16.83%
Good
17
8.17%
Fair
2
0.96%
Poor
126
60.58%
208
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q65. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Student Activities
Count
Percent
28
13.66%
Excellent
42
20.49%
Good
15
7.32%
Fair
2
0.98%
Poor
118
57.56%
205
Respondents
No opinion / No basis to judge
Q66. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - International Programs and Services Office
Count
Percent
53
24.09%
Excellent
57
25.91%
Good
10
4.55%
Fair
0
0.00%
Poor
100
45.45%
220
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q67. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Registrar
Count
Percent
82
31.66%
Excellent
72
27.80%
Good
34
13.13%
Fair
5
1.93%
Poor
66
25.48%
259
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q68. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Dean of Students
Count
Percent
26
13.47%
15
7.77%
Good
5
2.59%
Fair
1
0.52%
Poor
146
75.65%
193
Excellent
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q69. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Cashiers
Count
Percent
85
34.55%
Excellent
64
26.02%
Good
21
8.54%
Fair
4
1.63%
Poor
72
29.27%
246
Respondents
No opinion / No basis to judge
Q70. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Research Office
Count
Percent
14
7.37%
Excellent
13
6.84%
Good
5
2.63%
Fair
3
1.58%
Poor
155
81.58%
190
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q71. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Public Safety
Count
Percent
63
26.25%
Excellent
70
29.17%
Good
27
11.25%
Fair
13
5.42%
Poor
67
27.92%
240
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q72. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Housing
Count
Percent
38
17.19%
Excellent
46
20.81%
Good
20
9.05%
Fair
10
4.52%
Poor
107
48.42%
221
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q73. During the past academic year, how often have you visited the following offices? If you have visited the office, please rate your overall experience. - Graduate School Office
Count
Percent
70
30.04%
Excellent
44
18.88%
Good
24
10.30%
Fair
3
1.29%
Poor
92
39.48%
233
Respondents
No opinion / No basis to judge
Q74. Please rate the quality of the following at Michigan Tech: - Library services
Count
Percent
152
47.80%
Excellent
126
39.62%
Good
16
5.03%
Fair
4
1.26%
Poor
20
6.29%
No opinion / No basis to judge
318
Respondents
Q75. Please rate the quality of the following at Michigan Tech: - Library resources
Count
Percent
90
28.30%
Excellent
131
41.19%
Good
64
20.13%
Fair
17
5.35%
Poor
16
5.03%
No opinion / No basis to judge
318
Respondents
Q76. Please rate the quality of the following at Michigan Tech: - Co-op and internship opportunities
Count
Percent
20
6.31%
42
13.25%
Good
48
15.14%
Fair
49
15.46%
Poor
158
49.84%
No opinion / No basis to judge
317
Excellent
Respondents
Q77. Please rate the quality of the following at Michigan Tech: - Study abroad opportunities
Count
Percent
24
7.55%
40
12.58%
30
9.43%
Fair
17
5.35%
Poor
207
65.09%
318
Respondents
Excellent
Good
No opinion / No basis to judge
Q78. Please rate the quality of the following at Michigan Tech: - Memorial Union
Count
Percent
41
12.93%
Excellent
123
38.80%
Good
83
26.18%
Fair
36
11.36%
Poor
34
10.73%
No opinion / No basis to judge
317
Respondents
Q79. Please rate the quality of the following at Michigan Tech: - Student Development Complex
Count
Percent
104
32.70%
Excellent
117
36.79%
Good
40
12.58%
Fair
8
2.52%
Poor
49
15.41%
318
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q80. Please rate the quality of the following at Michigan Tech: - Arts and cultural programs on campus
Count
Percent
30
9.46%
102
32.18%
Good
67
21.14%
Fair
17
5.36%
Poor
101
31.86%
317
Excellent
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q81. Please rate the quality of the following at Michigan Tech: - On-campus living conditions in the residence halls or apartments
Count
Percent
36
11.36%
Excellent
68
21.45%
Good
39
12.30%
Fair
14
4.42%
Poor
160
50.47%
317
Respondents
No opinion / No basis to judge
Q82. Please rate the quality of the following at Michigan Tech: - Living conditions in off-campus housing
Count
Percent
36
11.32%
Excellent
95
29.87%
Good
71
22.33%
Fair
24
7.55%
Poor
92
28.93%
318
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q83. Please rate the quality of the following at Michigan Tech: - On-campus job opportunities
Count
Percent
18
5.68%
51
16.09%
Good
53
16.72%
Fair
34
10.73%
Poor
161
50.79%
No opinion / No basis to judge
317
Excellent
Respondents
Q84. Please rate the quality of the following at Michigan Tech: - Mont Ripley Ski Hill
Count
Percent
52
16.40%
Excellent
70
22.08%
Good
25
7.89%
Fair
4
1.26%
Poor
166
52.37%
317
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q85. Please rate the quality of the following at Michigan Tech: - Portage Lake Golf Course
Count
Percent
29
9.18%
40
12.66%
18
5.70%
Fair
3
0.95%
Poor
226
71.52%
316
Respondents
Excellent
Good
No opinion / No basis to judge
Q86. Please rate the quality of the following at Michigan Tech: - Gates Tennis Center
Count
Percent
27
8.49%
36
11.32%
15
4.72%
Fair
6
1.89%
Poor
234
73.58%
318
Excellent
Good
No opinion / No basis to judge
Respondents
Q87. In thinking overall about staff that you have come into contact with at Michigan Tech, please indicate your level of agreement with the following. - Staff members are professional.
Count
Percent
179
56.65%
Strongly agree
122
38.61%
Somewhat agree
7
2.22%
Somewhat disagree
1
0.32%
Strongly disagree
7
2.22%
No opinion / No basis to judge
316
Respondents
Q88. In thinking overall about staff that you have come into contact with at Michigan Tech, please indicate your level of agreement with the following. - Staff members express a willingness to help.
Count
Percent
180
57.14%
Strongly agree
113
35.87%
Somewhat agree
15
4.76%
Somewhat disagree
1
0.32%
Strongly disagree
6
1.90%
No opinion / No basis to judge
315
Respondents
Q89. In thinking overall about staff that you have come into contact with at Michigan Tech, please indicate your level of agreement with the following. - Staff members are genuinely interested in serving
students.
Count
Percent
154
48.89%
Strongly agree
123
39.05%
Somewhat agree
25
7.94%
Somewhat disagree
4
1.27%
Strongly disagree
9
2.86%
No opinion / No basis to judge
315
Respondents
Q90. In thinking overall about staff that you have come into contact with at Michigan Tech, please indicate your level of agreement with the following. - Staff members make an attempt to understand my
specific needs.
Count
Percent
146
46.50%
Strongly agree
124
39.49%
Somewhat agree
26
8.28%
Somewhat disagree
4
1.27%
Strongly disagree
14
4.46%
No opinion / No basis to judge
314
Respondents
Q91. In thinking overall about staff that you have come into contact with at Michigan Tech, please indicate your level of agreement with the following. - Staff members are friendly.
Count
Percent
181
57.83%
Strongly agree
119
38.02%
Somewhat agree
7
2.24%
Somewhat disagree
1
0.32%
Strongly disagree
5
1.60%
No opinion / No basis to judge
313
Respondents
Q92. How many Michigan Tech faculty members do you know well enough to ask for a recommendation or for advice?
Count
Percent
9
2.82%
None
24
7.52%
1
63
19.75%
2
74
23.20%
3
49
15.36%
4
100
31.35%
More than 5
319
Respondents
Q93. How many Michigan Tech staff members do you know well enough to ask for a recommendation or for advice?
Count
Percent
65
20.38%
None
46
14.42%
1
83
26.02%
2
52
16.30%
3
23
7.21%
4
50
15.67%
319
More than 5
Respondents
Q94. Since enrolling at Michigan Tech, do you feel that your skills and abilities in the following areas have increased? - Ability to conceive of and carry out a research project
Count
Percent
117
37.38%
Significant increase
105
33.55%
Moderate increase
44
14.06%
Slight increase
23
7.35%
No increase
24
7.67%
Don't know/No basis to judge
313
Respondents
Q95. Since enrolling at Michigan Tech, do you feel that your skills and abilities in the following areas have increased? - Ability to interact with people who are different from you
Count
Percent
85
27.07%
Significant increase
109
34.71%
Moderate increase
52
16.56%
Slight increase
48
15.29%
No increase
20
6.37%
314
Don't know/No basis to judge
Respondents
Q96. Since enrolling at Michigan Tech, do you feel that your skills and abilities in the following areas have increased? - Ability to think critically about a problem or issue
Count
Percent
100
31.85%
Significant increase
123
39.17%
Moderate increase
55
17.52%
Slight increase
22
7.01%
No increase
14
4.46%
Don't know/No basis to judge
314
Respondents
Q97. Since enrolling at Michigan Tech, do you feel that your skills and abilities in the following areas have increased? - Ability to work in a group or team
Count
Percent
62
19.75%
Significant increase
101
32.17%
Moderate increase
70
22.29%
Slight increase
61
19.43%
No increase
20
6.37%
314
Don't know/No basis to judge
Respondents
Q98. Since enrolling at Michigan Tech, do you feel that your skills and abilities in the following areas have increased? - Ability to work independently
Count
Percent
109
34.94%
Significant increase
99
31.73%
Moderate increase
51
16.35%
Slight increase
38
12.18%
No increase
15
4.81%
312
Respondents
Don't know/No basis to judge
Q99. Since enrolling at Michigan Tech, do you feel that your skills and abilities in the following areas have increased? - Civic engagement
Count
Percent
34
10.97%
Significant increase
73
23.55%
Moderate increase
59
19.03%
Slight increase
72
23.23%
No increase
72
23.23%
Don't know/No basis to judge
310
Respondents
Q100. Since enrolling at Michigan Tech, do you feel that your skills and abilities in the following areas have increased? - Clarified personal values and ethical development
Count
Percent
55
17.57%
Significant increase
92
29.39%
Moderate increase
58
18.53%
Slight increase
69
22.04%
No increase
39
12.46%
Don't know/No basis to judge
313
Respondents
Q101. Since enrolling at Michigan Tech, do you feel that your skills and abilities in the following areas have increased? - Knowledge of sustainability and impact of various actions on the environment
Count
Percent
62
19.81%
Significant increase
88
28.12%
Moderate increase
65
20.77%
Slight increase
63
20.13%
No increase
35
11.18%
Don't know/No basis to judge
313
Respondents
Q102. Since enrolling at Michigan Tech, do you feel that your skills and abilities in the following areas have increased? - Leadership skills
Count
Percent
65
20.83%
Significant increase
85
27.24%
Moderate increase
84
26.92%
Slight increase
55
17.63%
No increase
23
7.37%
312
Respondents
Don't know/No basis to judge
Q103. Since enrolling at Michigan Tech, do you feel that your skills and abilities in the following areas have increased? - Oral communication skills/Public speaking
Count
Percent
79
25.32%
Significant increase
117
37.50%
Moderate increase
63
20.19%
Slight increase
39
12.50%
No increase
14
4.49%
312
Don't know/No basis to judge
Respondents
Q104. Since enrolling at Michigan Tech, do you feel that your skills and abilities in the following areas have increased? - Preparation for your future career
Count
Percent
94
29.94%
Significant increase
119
37.90%
Moderate increase
60
19.11%
Slight increase
24
7.64%
No increase
17
5.41%
Don't know/No basis to judge
314
Respondents
Q105. Since enrolling at Michigan Tech, do you feel that your skills and abilities in the following areas have increased? - Self confidence
Count
Percent
69
21.97%
Significant increase
109
34.71%
Moderate increase
64
20.38%
Slight increase
55
17.52%
No increase
17
5.41%
314
Don't know/No basis to judge
Respondents
Q106. Since enrolling at Michigan Tech, do you feel that your skills and abilities in the following areas have increased? - Time management skills
Count
Percent
58
18.53%
Significant increase
110
35.14%
Moderate increase
74
23.64%
Slight increase
56
17.89%
No increase
15
4.79%
313
Respondents
Don't know/No basis to judge
Q107. Since enrolling at Michigan Tech, do you feel that your skills and abilities in the following areas have increased? - Written communication skills
Count
Percent
78
24.84%
Significant increase
101
32.17%
Moderate increase
78
24.84%
Slight increase
40
12.74%
No increase
17
5.41%
314
Don't know/No basis to judge
Respondents
Q108. Did you attend any on-campus professional development opportunities offered by the Graduate Student Government or the Graduate School?
Count
Percent
107
34.19%
Yes
206
65.81%
No
313
Respondents
Q109. How helpful was the on-campus professional development provided by the Graduate Student Government or the Graduate School?
Count
Percent
10
9.35%
32
29.91%
Very helpful
42
39.25%
Moderately helpful
21
19.63%
Slightly helpful
2
1.87%
107
Extremely helpful
Not at all helpful
Respondents
Q110. Has your experience at Michigan Tech met your expectations?
Count
Percent
58
20.94%
My experience has exceeded my expectations. (please explain why)
165
59.57%
My experience has met my expectations. (please explain why)
54
19.49%
My experience has not met my expectations. (please explain why not)
277
Respondents
Q111. If you could improve any one area or service at Michigan Tech, what would it be?
Count
Percent
179
100.00%
179
Respondents
Q112. Would you recommend Michigan Tech to someone else? Why or why not?
Count
Percent
235
83.63%
Yes
46
16.37%
No
281
Respondents