2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Introduction *Responses for this report only include seniors within the College, except where noted. Education University Responses 176 2084 Initial Population 274 3699 Response Rate 64.2% 56.3% Survey Information: The Senior Survey is designed to give undergraduate students the opportunity to reflect upon their K-State experiences. This information is used to improve the college experience for future students by identifying strengths in our programs as well as areas that need further development. The survey includes issues relating to satisfaction with K-State regarding academic programs, intellectual and personal growth, student services, and preparation for a career or a graduate/professional school. The survey is offered electronically (through Qualtrics) to seniors who have been cleared for graduation by their respective colleges Prepared by the Office of Assessment Table of Contents Introduction 1 Section l: Overall Satisfaction 2 Section ll: Future Plans 3 Section llla: 2025--Research, Scholarly, Creative Active Discovery 4 Section lllb: 2025--Undergraduate Educational Experience 6 Section lllc:2025--Faculty and Staff 9 Section lV: Demographics 11 Section V: K-State Office and Services 13 Section Vl: Results Tables 16 Report last modified: July 06, 2015 1 2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Section I: Overall Satisfaction When you applied to K-State, it was your: What is your general attitude toward K-State? Reasons for choosing major Would you recommend K-State to others? Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 2 2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Section II: Future Plans What are your plans after graduation? (selected results by semester) Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 3 Senior Survey 2014-15 College of Education Report Section IIIa: 2025 Research, Scholarly, Creative Activities, and Discovery Students in my major are encouraged to: Have you participated in undergraduate research? What type(s) of research dissemination have you successfully achieved? Prepared by the Office of Assessment Students in my major are encouraged to participate in research/creative projects: Report last modified: July 06, 2015 4 Senior Survey 2014-15 College of Education Report Section IIIa: 2025 Research, Scholarly, Creative Activities, and Discovery To what extent did your research experience contribute to your academic success? Did your research experience contribute to your career choice? Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: Number of semesters involved in a research or creative endeavor: How would you rate the contribution of your mentor to your research? July 06, 2015 5 2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Section IIIb: 2025--Undergraduate Educational Experience Students in my major are: I found my major to be: Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 6 2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Section IIIb: 2025--Undergraduate Educational Experience Emphasis K-State placed on the following: Academic & Scholarly Qualities Vocational and occupational competence Being critical, evaluative, and analytical Asthetic, expressive, & creative qualties Prepared by the Office of Assessment Personal relevance & practical value Report last modified: July 06, 2015 7 2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Section IIIb: 2025--Undergraduate Educational Experience Progress made in K-State undergraduate learning outcomes: Progress made in K-State 8 general education learning outcomes Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 8 2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Section IIIc: 2025--Faculty and Staff Sense of relationships with faculty: Sense of relationships with GTAs: Sense of relationships with academic advisors: Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 9 2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Section IIIc: 2025--Faculty and Staff How often did you interact with faculty outside of class time? I found my major to be characterized by mutual respect between undergraduates and professors In my major, faculty: Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 10 2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Section IV: Demographics Responses by Gender Responses by Major Bar Percent Count Elementary Education 50.6% 89 Teaching Cert 17.6% 31 Education English 9.1% 16 Education - Social Studies 6.3% 11 Education - Modern Languages 4.0% 7 Education 3.4% 6 Education - Moderan Languages 2.8% 5 Education - Chemistry 1.7% 3 Education - Speech 1.1% 2 Education - English and Journalism 1.1% 2 Education - Biological Sciences 1.1% 2 Education - Earth Science 0.6% 1 Education - Business 0.6% 1 100.0% 176 Total Bar Percent Count Female 86.4% 152 Male 13.6% 24 Responses by Race/Ethnicity Bar Percent Count WHITE 89.8% 158 HISPANIC 4.0% 7 BLACK 2.8% 5 MULTIRAC 2.3% 4 ASIAN 0.6% 1 NOTSPEC 0.6% 1 Responses by Semester - Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: Bar Percent Count Spring 68.8% 121 Fall 31.3% 55 July 06, 2015 11 2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Section IV: Demographics Responses by Citizenship Status Bar Credit Hours Transferred to K-State Percent Count Citizen 99.4% 175 Non-Citizen 0.6% 1 Mean Transfer Credit Hours 31 Age of Respondents K-State Undergraduate GPA of Respondents Mean Mean Age GPA 23.3 3.5 Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 12 2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Section V: K-State Office and Services Please rate your level of awareness and satisfaction with the following K-State offices Did Not Know About Knew About, But Did Not Use Used and was Dissatisfied Used and was Satisfied Count Office of Student Financial Assistance 1.6% 39.5% 7.0% 51.9% 129 Office of the Registrar 4.7% 29.5% 3.9% 62.0% 129 Office of Non-Traditional and Veteran Student Services 25.8% 62.5% 0.8% 10.9% 128 Office of Student Life 7.0% 59.7% 3.9% 29.5% 129 Office of Diversity 27.9% 65.1% 0.0% 7.0% 129 Office of Career and Employment Services 0.0% 37.2% 2.3% 60.5% 129 Office of Student Activities & Services (activities carnival, SafeRide, student legal services, etc.) 5.4% 51.2% 1.6% 41.9% 129 Office of Parking services 1.6% 20.2% 38.8% 39.5% 129 Counseling Services 6.4% 64.0% 4.0% 25.6% 125 Women's Center 18.0% 64.8% 1.6% 15.6% 128 Student Access Center 31.0% 57.1% 0.8% 11.1% 126 Academic and Career Information Center (assistance with exploring majors and matching your interests, abilities and values to possible occupations) 24.0% 56.6% 1.6% 17.8% 129 Academic Assistance Center (PILOTS, study skills, testing services, University Experience, etc.) 23.3% 59.7% 3.1% 14.0% 129 Educational Supportive Services (ESS) (TRiO, tutoring, writing and math assistance, etc.) 15.5% 55.0% 3.9% 25.6% 129 Powercat Financial Counseling 13.2% 76.7% 1.6% 8.5% 129 Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 13 2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Section V: K-State Office and Services Please rate your level of awareness and satisfaction with the following Library services Did Not Know Knew About, But Did Used and was Used and was About Not Use Dissatisfied Satisfied Count Library facilities (atmosphere, available seating, hours) 0.8% 3.9% 1.6% 93.8% 129 Library staff (assistance in research, effectively finding information, learning how to use the libraries) 0.8% 10.1% 0.8% 88.4% 129 Library holdings (quality and quantity) 3.1% 29.5% 0.0% 67.4% 129 Access to electronic library resources (databases, electronic journals, and electronic books) 1.6% 6.2% 1.6% 90.7% 129 Please rate your level of awareness and satisfaction with the following Student Life services Did Not Know Knew About, But Did Used and was Used and was About Not Use Dissatisfied Satisfied 4.7% 29.5% 4.7% 61.2% Residence hall food service Count 129 Residence hall facilities Residence hall services and programs Lafene Health Center 6.3% 6.2% 1.6% 32.0% 41.1% 4.7% 7.0% 5.4% 25.6% 54.7% 47.3% 68.2% 128 129 129 K-State Student Union food service 3.1% 12.4% 2.3% 82.2% 129 Union Program Council (UPC) Greek experience (fraternity/sorority) 10.9% 3.9% 41.9% 63.6% 0.8% 7.0% 46.5% 25.6% 129 129 Recreation Services University Life Cafe 1.6% 42.6% 18.0% 46.5% 1.6% 0.0% 78.9% 10.9% 128 129 Center for Child Development Multicultural Student Organizations Alcohol and other drug educational services Healthy Decisions (assists students with identifying sources of support) 17.8% 20.2% 20.9% 38.0% 71.3% 68.2% 59.7% 55.8% 0.8% 0.0% 3.9% 0.8% 10.1% 11.6% 15.5% 5.4% 129 129 129 129 Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 14 2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Section V: K-State Office and Services Please rate your level of awareness and satisfaction with the following Student Academic services Did Not Know Knew About, But Did Used and was Used and was About Not Use Dissatisfied Satisfied Count Recruitment materials and manner in which information was made available to you 20.9% 25.6% 0.8% 52.7% 129 Admissions services and online application 5.5% 11.7% 0.8% 82.0% 128 iSIS and its many applications 2.3% 2.3% 3.9% 91.5% 129 DARS (Degree Audit Registration System) 4.7% 7.8% 5.4% 82.2% 129 Scholarship House (Clovia, Smith, Smurthwaite) 19.4% 70.5% 2.3% 7.8% 129 Developing Scholars Program 50.4% 45.0% 0.0% 4.7% 129 McNair Scholars Program 57.0% 39.8% 0.0% 3.1% 128 28.1% 39.8% 0.0% 32.0% 128 46.9% 44.5% 0.0% 8.6% 128 Convocations/Lectures (e.g. Landon, Lou Douglas, Dorothy Thompson, departmental, etc.) SALT (www.saltmoney.org/k-state) - A free online financial tool provided by Powercat Financial Counseling. Please rate your level of awareness and satisfaction with the following additional services/areas: Did Not Know Knew About, But Did Used and was Used and was About Not Use Dissatisfied Satisfied Count Parking availability 0.0% 10.1% 72.9% 17.1% 129 Parking facilities (maintenance, appearance, etc.) 0.0% 10.1% 36.4% 53.5% 129 Campus bookstore 0.8% 9.3% 19.4% 70.5% 129 Campus safety 0.0% 22.5% 4.7% 72.9% 129 McCain Performance Series 2.3% 28.9% 0.0% 68.8% 128 Collegian (campus newspaper) 1.6% 27.9% 10.1% 60.5% 129 Royal Purple Yearbook 8.5% 71.3% 3.9% 16.3% 129 Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 15 2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Section Vl: Results Tables In your K-State experience, how often have you had discussions with people from the following groups? Never Sometimes Often Very Often Count Average Value People with political opinions of than your own 7.7% 33.8% 33.8% 24.6% 130 2.8 People with religious beliefs other than your own 6.9% 31.5% 33.8% 27.7% 130 2.8 People from economic situations other than your own 2.3% 29.2% 37.7% 30.8% 130 3 People of races or ethnicities other than your own 1.5% 29.2% 38.5% 30.8% 130 3 Did you participate in a practicum, internship, field experience, coop experience, or clinical assignment in order to complete graduation requirements? Count Percent Yes 6 85.7% No 1 14.3% If you have NOT participated in any service/outreach experiences while at K-State, please indicate which of the following best describes your reason(S)? Please Select all that apply. Time factor Count Percent 1 33.3% Money factor: too expensive Job factor: I had to work to pay for school 1 I had family obligations 0.0% Prepared by the Office of Assessment Percent Never 1 0.8% Sometimes 43 33.1% Often 56 43.1% Very Often 30 23.1% 33.3% 0.0% I did not have interest in these experiences Count 0.0% Program factor: I did not have flexibility in my degree I was not made aware of these opportunities How often did your courses include diverse perspectives (political views, religious beliefs, racial/ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, ect.) in activities, assignments, and discussions? 1 33.3% 0.0% Report last modified: July 06, 2015 16 2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Section Vl: Results Tables What were your reasons for choosing the major? (Select all that apply) Count Percent Interesting subject 73 51.8% Job Demand 24 17.0% Meaningful contribution to society 103 73.0% Influence of family 47 33.3% Influence of friends 18 12.8% Influence of professor 27 19.1% Respected positions 36 25.5% Interest with subject 104 73.8% High salaries 1 0.7% Challenge 34 24.1% Enjoyed courses in the field 76 53.9% Friends in major 8 5.7% Other 16 11.3% What percentage of your courses at K-State did you complete through distance education (i.e. online, video conferencing, etc.)? Count Percent None Some 13 111 9.3% 79.3% Most All 15 1 10.7% 0.7% Total 140 100.0% During your time at K-State, how many of your courses included a service-learning component (such as a community or volunteer project)? None Some Most All Count 13 111 15 1 Percent 9.3% 79.3% 10.7% 0.7% Total 140 100.0% During your years at Kansas State University, how many hours per week, on average, did you spend in the following activities? None 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-30 30+ Internship/Practicum 5.7% 14.3% 17.1% 10.7% 6.4% 8.6% 37.1% On-campus employment 45.6% 6.6% 10.3% 11.8% 13.2% 7.4% 5.1% Off-campus employment 29.1% 3.7% 9.7% 14.2% 16.4% 15.7% 11.2% Volunteer (unpaid) activities 10.1% 48.9% 20.1% 7.2% 6.5% 1.4% 5.8% Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 17 2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Section Vl: Results Tables What is your general attitude toward Kansas State University? When you applied to K-State, either as a new freshmen or transfer student, it was your: Count Count Percent Percent Very Negative First Choice 122 86.5% Negative Second Choice 17 12.1% Positive 35 24.8% Third Choice 1 0.7% Very Positive 106 75.2% Last Choice 1 0.7% Total 141 100.0% Total 141 100.0% Would you recommend Kansas State University to others? Count Percent Probably No 2 1.4% Probably Yes 26 18.4% Definitely Yes 113 80.1% Total 141 100.0% Definitely No Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 18 2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Section Vl: Results Tables Students in my major are: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Argee Strongly Agree Count Average Value Career oriented 0.7% 1.4% 9.4% 48.2% 40.3% 139 4.3 Serious about their studies 0.0% 2.2% 12.9% 48.2% 36.7% 139 4.2 Supportive and helpful to each other in meeting the academic demands of the program 0.0% 2.2% 5.0% 36.7% 56.1% 139 4.5 Academically honest (do not cheat, plagiarize) 0.0% 1.4% 6.5% 45.3% 46.8% 139 4.4 Interested in a broad range of ideas from many disciplines 0.0% 2.9% 15.1% 41.0% 41.0% 139 4.2 Able to work well in groups 2.2% 3.6% 7.9% 33.8% 52.5% 139 4.3 Competitive with each other 1.4% 13.8% 34.1% 31.9% 18.8% 138 3.5 Students in my major are encouraged to: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Argee Strongly Agree Count Average Value Become personally acquainted with the department's faculty 0.7% 1.4% 12.1% 44.3% 41.4% 140 4.2 Participate in professional interest groups 0.0% 1.4% 17.1% 44.3% 37.1% 140 4.2 Attend professional seminars and colloquia 0.0% 0.7% 10.1% 42.4% 46.8% 139 4.4 Become familiar with current and emerging technology 0.0% 0.7% 12.1% 40.7% 46.4% 140 4.3 Participate in research or creative projects with faculty or other students 0.0% 7.1% 32.9% 33.6% 26.4% 140 3.8 Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 19 2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Section Vl: Results Tables My major is: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Argee Strongly Agree Count Average Value Characterized by mutual respect between undergraduate majors and professors 0.0% 0.7% 8.7% 44.2% 46.4% 138 4.4 Academically stimulating 0.0% 1.4% 10.1% 42.0% 46.4% 138 4.3 In my major: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Argee Strongly Agree Count Average Value Faculty are accessible for out-of-class assistance 0.0% 0.0% 8.1% 54.4% 37.5% 136 4.3 Faculty are effective teachers 0.0% 1.5% 6.7% 54.1% 37.8% 135 4.3 Faculty are interested in the academic and professional development of students 0.0% 0.0% 0.7% 51.5% 47.8% 136 4.5 Faculty introduced students to a broad range of ideas, perspectives, and worldviews 0.0% 0.7% 6.7% 54.1% 38.5% 135 4.3 Faculty are interested in the personal development of students 0.0% 0.0% 8.9% 43.7% 47.4% 135 4.4 Faculty listen and respond to undergraduates regarding student needs, concerns, and suggestions 0.7% 3.0% 8.9% 46.7% 40.7% 135 4.2 Faculty/Advisor provided high-quality advising 0.7% 5.2% 11.2% 43.3% 39.6% 134 4.2 Faculty/Advisor/Staff provided support in finding appropriate employment or pursuing graduate study 0.0% 6.8% 22.6% 37.6% 33.1% 133 4 Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 20 2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Section Vl: Results Tables Sense of belonging: (Rated on a scale 1 to 7, 1 being a sense of alienation and 7 a sense of belonging) Relationships with other students, student groups, and activities Count Average Value 131 5.8 Relationships with faculty and staff: 1 - Unsympathetic, Remote, Unhelpful 2 3 4 5 6 7 - Approachable, Understandable, Helpful Count Average Value Relationships with faculty members 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 3.9% 14.1% 42.2% 37.5% 128 6.1 Relationships with academic advisor(s) 1.6% 4.8% 9.5% 7.9% 16.7% 23.0% 36.5% 126 5.5 Relationships with Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) 4.5% 8.2% 10.9% 13.6% 24.5% 21.8% 16.4% 110 4.8 How often did you interact with faculty outside of class time? Count Percent Never 2 1.5% Rarely 28 20.6% Occasionally 68 50.0% Often 38 27.9% Total 136 100.0% Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 21 2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Section Vl: Results Tables Did you participate in an undergraduate research experience of creative endeavor? Count Percent Yes 56 43.1% No 74 56.9% Total 130 100.0% How many semesters were you involved in a research/creative endeavor? How would you rate the contribution of your mentor research/creative experience? Percent of those who Count participated in research Inadequate 1 1.8% Fair 6 10.7% Good 24 42.9% Excellent 25 44.6% Total 56 100.0% To what extent did your research/creative experience contribute to your academic success? Percent of those who Count participated in research None 5 8.9% Little 5 8.9% Somewhat Very Much 30 16 53.6% 28.6% Total 56 100.0% Percent of those who participated in research 1-2 36 64.3% 3-4 15 26.8% 5-6 4 7.1% 7-8 1 1.8% 9 or more Total 0.0% 56 Report last modified: 100.0% What types of dissemination of your undergraduate research/creative endeavor did you successfully achieve? (select all that apply) Count Percent of those who participated in research 14 25.9% 42 77.8% Poster at a conference outside of campus 7 13.0% Oral presentation at a conference outside of campus 8 14.8% Public performance/exhibition on campus 17 31.5% Public performance/exhibition outside of campus 8 14.8% Peer reviewed publication 11 20.4% Other: 2 3.7% University research seminar presentation/poster Class presentation Did your research/creative experience contribute to your career choice? Percent of those who Count participated in research No 15 27.3% Somewhat 25 45.5% Definitely 15 27.3% Total 55 100.0% Prepared by the Office of Assessment Count July 06, 2015 22 2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Section Vl: Results Tables As a result of your experience at Kansas State University, how much progress do you feel you have made in each of the following K-State 8 areas? None Little Some A Lot Count Average Value Developed interpretive skills and heightened sensitivity to literature and the performing and visual arts. 1.6% 12.0% 52.0% 34.4% 125 3.2 Developed academic research skills. 1.6% 16.0% 47.2% 35.2% 125 3.2 Developed the ability to make ethical and thoughtful decisions. 0.0% 4.8% 37.9% 57.3% 124 3.5 Explored alternative values, perspectives, and beliefs from around the world 0.0% 9.8% 42.3% 48.0% 123 3.4 Realized the need to understand the past and thoughtfully consider the future. 0.0% 8.0% 40.8% 51.2% 125 3.4 Developed an awareness of self and perspectives about U.S. society and how group affiliation affects perceptions and experiences. 0.0% 6.4% 46.4% 47.2% 125 3.4 Developed the ability to evaluate scientific and technological claims related to the natural and physical world. 0.8% 23.2% 44.8% 31.2% 125 3.1 Understand and analyze how individuals, groups and societies behave and influence on another and the natural environment. 0.0% 9.7% 44.4% 46.0% 124 3.4 Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 23 2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Section Vl: Results Tables As a result of your experience at Kansas State University, how much progress do you feel you have made in each of the following Undergraduate Learning Outcomes? None Little Some A Lot Count Average Value Gained a broad general education about different fields of knowledge 0.0% 3.9% 41.9% 54.3% 129 3.5 Improved written communication skills 0.8% 9.3% 44.2% 45.7% 129 3.3 Improved oral communication skills 0.8% 5.4% 34.1% 59.7% 129 3.5 Improved graphic and technological communication skills 0.8% 6.9% 44.6% 47.7% 130 3.4 Improved ability to think critically (analytically and logically) 0.0% 3.1% 34.6% 62.3% 130 3.6 Developed own values and ethical standards 0.0% 7.7% 25.4% 66.9% 130 3.6 Understand the ethical standards of your discipline or profession 0.0% 3.1% 26.4% 70.5% 129 3.7 Ability to interact positively with people who are different from you 0.8% 3.1% 32.3% 63.8% 130 3.6 Understand your abilities, interests, and personality 0.0% 3.8% 35.4% 60.8% 130 3.6 Understand other people and their abilities, interests, and perspectives 0.8% 0.0% 30.8% 68.5% 130 3.7 Ability to participate as a team member 1.5% 0.8% 40.8% 56.9% 130 3.5 Developed good health habits and physical fitness 5.4% 20.8% 37.7% 36.2% 130 3 Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 24 2014-15 College of Education Report Senior Survey Section Vl: Results Tables Universities differ from one another in the extent to which they emphasize various aspects of student development. Think of your experience at Kansas State University. To what extent was each of the following emphasized? 1 - Weak Emphasis 2 3 4 5 6 7 - Strong Emphasis Count Average Value The development of academic, scholarly, and intellectual qualities 0.0% 1.6% 0.8% 5.7% 29.5% 44.3% 18.0% 122 5.7 The development of aesthetic, expressive, and creative qualities 0.0% 0.8% 6.6% 13.9% 32.8% 23.8% 22.1% 122 5.4 Being critical, evaluative, and analytical 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% 9.0% 30.3% 27.9% 30.3% 122 5.7 The development of vocational and occupational competence 0.0% 0.8% 7.3% 9.7% 32.3% 25.0% 25.0% 124 5.5 The personal relevance and practical value of your courses 0.8% 0.0% 5.0% 7.4% 27.3% 33.1% 26.4% 121 5.7 What are your plans after graduation? Count % Have a job that will continue after graduation 6 4.7% Have a job lined up to begin after graduation 62 48.1% Will begin to look for a job 50 38.8% Pursue additional undergraduate education 0.0% Will attend graduate school 8 6.2% Volunteer service (Peace Corps, Americorp, etc.) 1 0.8% No plans for a job at this time Military 0.0% 1 0.8% Starting or raising a family Other Prepared by the Office of Assessment 0.0% 1 Report last modified: 0.8% July 06, 2015 25