2014-15 College of Engineering Report
Introduction
*Responses for this report only include seniors within the college, except where noted.
Engineering
University
Responses
291
2084
Initial Population
512
3699
Response Rate
56.8%
56.3%
Table of Contents
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.
Introduction
1
Section l: Overall Satisfaction
2
Section ll: Future Plans
3
Section llla: 2025 Research, Scholarly, Creative Activities, and
Discovery
4
Section lllb: 2025--Undergraduate Educational Experience
6
Section lllc: 2025--Faculty and Staff
9
Section lV: Demographics
11
The survey is offered electronically (through
Qualtrics) to seniors who have been cleared
for graduation by their respective colleges
Section V: K-State Office and Services
13
Section Vl: Results
16
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Section I: Overall Satisfaction
What is your general attitude toward K-State?
When you applied to K-State, it was your:
Reasons for choosing major
Would you recommend K-State to others?
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Section II: Future Plans
What are your plans after graduation?
(selected results by semester)
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Section IIIa: 2025 Research, Scholarly, Creative Activities, and Discovery
Have you participated in undergraduate research?
What type(s) of research dissemination have you
successfully achieved?
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Students in my major are encouraged to:
Students in my major are encouraged to participate in
research/creative projects:
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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?
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Number of semesters involved in a research or
creative endeavor:
How would you rate the contribution of your mentor to
your research?
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Section IIIb: 2025--Undergraduate Educational Experience
Students in my major are:
I found my major to be:
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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
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Personal relevance & practical value
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Section IIIb: 2025--Undergraduate Educational Experience
Progress made in K-State undergraduate learning outcomes:
Progress made in K-State 8 general education learning outcomes
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Section IIIc: 2025--Faculty and Staff
Sense of relationships with
faculty:
Sense of relationships with
GTAs:
Sense of relationships with
academic advisors:
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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:
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Section IV: Demographics
Responses by Gender
Responses by Major
Bar
Bar
Percent
Count
Mechanical Engineering
27.8%
81
Construction Sci And Mgmt
13.1%
38
Civil Engineering
10.7%
31
Architectural Engineering
10.3%
30
Industrial Engineering
8.6%
25
Electrical Engineering
7.6%
22
Chemical Engineering
6.2%
18
Computer Science
5.8%
17
Biological Systems Engg
4.5%
13
Computer Engineering
3.8%
11
Information Systems
1.7%
5
100.0%
291
Percent
Count
Female
16.8%
49
Male
83.2%
242
Responses by Race/Ethnicity
Bar
Percent
Count
WHITE
82.5%
240
ASIAN
7.6%
22
HISPANIC
4.8%
14
MULTIRAC
2.1%
6
BLACK
1.7%
5
NOTSPEC
1.4%
4
Responses by Semester
Bar
Total
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Percent
Count
Spring
71.1%
207
Fall
28.5%
83
Summer
0.3%
1
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Section IV: Demographics
Responses by Citizenship Status
Bar
Credit Hours Transferred to K-State
Percent
Count
Citizen
92.1%
268
Non-Citizen
7.9%
23
Mean
Transfer Credit Hours
25.9
Age of Respondents
K-State Undergraduate GPA of
Respondents
Mean
Mean
Age
GPA
23.1
3.2
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Section V: K-State Office and Services
Please rate your level of awareness and satisfaction with the following K-State offices
Office of Student Financial Assistance
Office of the Registrar
Office of Non-Traditional and Veteran Student Services
Office of Student Life
Office of Diversity
Office of Career and Employment Services
Office of Student Activities & Services (activities carnival, SafeRide, student
legal services, etc.)
Office of Parking services
Counseling Services
Women's Center
Student Access Center
Academic and Career Information Center (assistance with exploring majors
and matching your interests, abilities and values to possible occupations)
Academic Assistance Center (PILOTS, study skills, testing services,
University Experience, etc.)
Educational Supportive Services (ESS) (TRiO, tutoring, writing and math
assistance, etc.)
Powercat Financial Counseling
Did Not Know Knew About, But Did Used and was Used and was
About
not Use
Dissatisfied
Satisfied
2.4%
44.6%
8.8%
44.2%
6.4%
41.0%
3.6%
49.0%
32.0%
59.2%
2.0%
6.8%
10.4%
63.7%
5.6%
20.3%
29.9%
62.5%
2.4%
5.2%
0.8%
23.1%
7.6%
68.5%
Count
251
251
250
251
251
251
6.8%
54.2%
2.8%
36.3%
251
2.8%
7.6%
30.3%
32.7%
25.5%
76.5%
62.5%
55.4%
38.6%
2.8%
2.0%
2.4%
33.1%
13.1%
5.2%
9.6%
251
251
251
251
30.8%
56.0%
2.8%
10.4%
250
33.1%
57.4%
2.4%
7.2%
251
21.1%
55.0%
3.2%
20.7%
251
9.6%
77.6%
3.2%
9.6%
250
Please rate your level of awareness and satisfaction with the following K-State 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)
0.4%
8.4%
9.6%
81.7%
251
Library staff (assistance in research, effectively finding information, learning
how to use the libraries)
0.4%
28.8%
4.8%
66.0%
250
Library holdings (quality and quantity)
2.8%
38.8%
4.4%
54.0%
250
Access to electronic library resources (databases, electronic journals, and
electronic books)
0.8%
9.6%
5.6%
84.0%
250
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Section V: K-State Office and Services
Please rate your level of awareness and satisfaction with the following K-State Student Life services
Residence hall food service
Residence hall facilities
Residence hall services and programs
Lafene Health Center
K-State Student Union food service
Union Program Council (UPC)
Greek experience (fraternity/sorority)
Recreation Services
University Life Cafe
Center for Child Development
Multicultural Student Organizations
Alcohol and other drug educational services
Healthy Decisions (assists students with identifying sources of support)
Did Not Know Knew About, But Did Used and was Used and was
About
not Use
Dissatisfied
Satisfied
1.2%
28.2%
11.3%
59.3%
1.6%
30.8%
9.7%
57.9%
1.6%
37.7%
8.5%
52.2%
0.4%
27.0%
14.5%
58.1%
0.8%
13.4%
9.3%
76.5%
4.8%
41.1%
3.6%
50.4%
4.5%
68.0%
4.5%
23.1%
1.2%
16.2%
4.5%
78.1%
35.0%
52.4%
2.4%
10.2%
31.3%
62.6%
1.6%
4.5%
17.8%
68.4%
3.6%
10.1%
17.4%
63.2%
9.7%
9.7%
34.0%
58.7%
1.6%
5.7%
Count
248
247
247
248
247
248
247
247
246
246
247
247
247
Please rate your level of awareness and satisfaction with the following K-State Student Academic services
Recruitment materials and manner in which information was made available
to you
Admissions services and online application
iSIS and its many applications
DARS (Degree Audit Registration System)
Scholarship House (Clovia, Smith, Smurthwaite)
Developing Scholars Program
McNair Scholars Program
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.
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Did Not Know Knew About, But Did Used and was Used and was
About
not Use
Dissatisfied
Satisfied
Count
16.9%
29.8%
3.7%
49.6%
242
8.2%
0.8%
1.2%
19.8%
43.6%
49.8%
14.0%
1.7%
2.9%
73.6%
50.6%
45.7%
7.0%
19.0%
11.6%
0.8%
2.1%
2.1%
70.8%
78.5%
84.2%
5.8%
3.7%
2.5%
243
242
241
242
243
243
24.7%
47.7%
2.1%
25.5%
243
35.1%
55.0%
3.3%
6.6%
242
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Section V: K-State Office and Services
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
0.8%
11.7%
73.7%
13.8%
247
Parking facilities (maintenance, appearance, etc.)
1.2%
10.5%
40.5%
47.8%
247
Campus bookstore
0.8%
6.5%
34.0%
58.7%
247
Campus safety
2.0%
30.2%
4.5%
63.3%
245
McCain Performance Series
3.6%
44.9%
2.8%
48.6%
247
Collegian (campus newspaper)
0.4%
25.9%
22.3%
51.4%
247
Royal Purple Yearbook
4.9%
81.0%
6.1%
8.1%
247
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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
6.6%
45.7%
27.9%
19.8%
258
2.6
People with religious beliefs other than your own
5.8%
38.9%
35.8%
19.5%
257
2.7
People from economic situations other than your own
1.9%
27.5%
46.5%
24.0%
258
2.9
People of races or ethnicities other than your own
5.0%
41.1%
30.2%
23.6%
258
2.7
How often did your K-State courses include diverse perspectives (political views, religious beliefs,racial/ethnic backgrounds, gender identities,
etc.)in activities, assignments, and discussions?
Count
Percent
Never
65
25.1%
Sometimes
154
59.5%
Often
30
11.6%
Very Often
10
3.9%
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What were your reasons for choosing the major? (Select
all that apply)
Count
Percent
Interesting subject
201
71.3%
Job Demand
182
64.5%
Meaningful contribution to society
137
48.6%
Influence of family
72
25.5%
Influence of friends
17
6.0%
Influence of professor
26
9.2%
Respected positions
64
22.7%
Interest with subject
186
66.0%
High salaries
166
58.9%
Challenge
131
46.5%
Enjoyed courses in the field
122
43.3%
Friends in major
27
9.6%
Other
7
2.5%
What percentage of your courses at K-State did you complete through
distance education (i.e. online, video conferencing, etc.)?
Count
Percent
None
Some
164
117
58.2%
41.5%
Most
All
1
0.4%
Total
282
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
Total
Count
164
117
1
Percent
58.2%
41.5%
0.4%
282
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
61.0%
13.6%
8.7%
5.3%
4.9%
3.0%
3.4%
On-campus employment
43.3%
13.0%
18.5%
11.5%
8.5%
4.4%
0.7%
Off-campus employment
51.4%
10.8%
8.5%
12.4%
10.0%
4.2%
2.7%
Volunteer (unpaid) activities
42.7%
38.2%
7.1%
6.7%
2.6%
1.1%
1.5%
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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
First Choice
228
80.9%
Percent
Very Negative
Negative
5
1.8%
Second Choice
45
16.0%
Positive
117
41.5%
Third Choice
4
1.4%
Very Positive
160
56.7%
Last Choice
5
1.8%
Total
282
100.0%
Total
282
100.0%
Would you recommend Kansas State University to others?
Count
Percent
Probably No
6
2.1%
Probably Yes
91
32.4%
Definitely Yes
184
65.5%
Total
281
100.0%
Definitely No
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Students in my major are:
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Argee
Strongly
Agree
Count
Average
Value
Career oriented
0.0%
1.8%
5.1%
43.8%
49.3%
274
4.4
Serious about their studies
0.0%
1.5%
13.1%
53.6%
31.8%
274
4.2
Supportive and helpful to each other in meeting
the academic demands of the program
0.0%
1.5%
10.2%
49.6%
38.7%
274
4.3
Academically honest (do not cheat, plagiarize)
0.4%
6.9%
25.2%
47.1%
20.4%
274
3.8
Interested in a broad range of ideas from many
disciplines
0.0%
9.1%
25.2%
41.2%
24.5%
274
3.8
Able to work well in groups
1.5%
5.8%
18.2%
42.7%
31.8%
274
4
Competitive with each other
0.7%
6.6%
24.5%
39.4%
28.8%
274
3.9
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
1.1%
5.5%
17.2%
38.7%
37.6%
274
4.1
Participate in professional interest groups
0.7%
8.4%
17.9%
39.4%
33.6%
274
4
Attend professional seminars and colloquia
0.7%
8.0%
21.5%
37.2%
32.5%
274
3.9
Become familiar with current and emerging
technology
1.1%
7.3%
26.3%
34.3%
31.0%
274
3.9
Participate in research or creative projects with
faculty or other students
2.9%
9.1%
27.7%
38.3%
21.9%
274
3.7
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My major is:
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Argee
Strongly
Agree
Count
Average
Value
Characterized by mutual respect between
undergraduate majors and professors
0.7%
5.5%
15.8%
41.4%
36.6%
273
4.1
Academically stimulating
0.0%
0.4%
9.9%
48.2%
41.5%
272
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%
2.6%
11.9%
46.5%
39.0%
269
4.2
Faculty are effective teachers
1.5%
4.5%
18.2%
48.7%
27.1%
269
4
Faculty are interested in the academic and
professional development of students
1.9%
1.9%
11.6%
46.3%
38.4%
268
4.2
Faculty introduced students to a broad range of
ideas, perspectives, and worldviews
1.1%
5.6%
23.8%
43.9%
25.7%
269
3.9
Faculty are interested in the personal
development of students
1.9%
7.8%
17.1%
44.6%
28.6%
269
3.9
Faculty listen and respond to undergraduates
regarding student needs, concerns, and
suggestions
0.4%
6.7%
17.1%
44.2%
31.6%
269
4
Faculty/Advisor provided high-quality advising
6.3%
11.9%
20.1%
30.9%
30.9%
269
3.7
Faculty/Advisor/Staff provided support in finding
appropriate employment or pursuing graduate
study
4.5%
8.9%
24.5%
28.3%
33.8%
269
3.8
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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
262
5.5
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
0.4%
2.8%
8.0%
4.0%
25.6%
33.6%
25.6%
250
5.5
Relationships with academic advisor(s)
4.1%
6.9%
8.9%
6.5%
22.0%
22.4%
29.3%
246
5.2
Relationships with Graduate Teaching
Assistants (GTAs)
6.2%
11.5% 18.2%
14.4%
24.9%
17.2%
7.7%
209
4.2
How often did you interact with faculty outside of class time?
Count
Percent
Never
6
2.2%
Rarely
62
23.1%
Occasionally
116
43.3%
Often
84
31.3%
Total
268
100.0%
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Did you participate in an undergraduate research experience of
creative endeavor?
Count
Percent
Yes
145
53.7%
No
125
46.3%
Total
270
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
12
8.8%
Fair
25
18.4%
Good
62
45.6%
Excellent
37
27.2%
Total
136
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
3.6%
Little
28
20.4%
Somewhat
Very Much
61
43
44.5%
31.4%
Total
137
100.0%
Percent of those who
participated in research
1-2
75
55.6%
3-4
41
30.4%
5-6
9
6.7%
7-8
8
5.9%
9 or more
2
1.5%
135
100.0%
Total
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
39
30.7%
87
68.5%
Poster at a conference outside of campus
16
12.6%
Oral presentation at a conference outside of
campus
22
17.3%
Public performance/exhibition on campus
38
29.9%
Public performance/exhibition outside of
campus
22
17.3%
Peer reviewed publication
19
15.0%
Other:
14
11.0%
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
57
41.6%
Somewhat
48
35.0%
Definitely
32
23.4%
Total
137
100.0%
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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.
18.3%
36.7%
31.9%
13.1%
251
2.4
Developed academic research skills.
2.4%
10.8%
50.8%
36.0%
250
3.2
Developed the ability to make ethical and thoughtful decisions.
2.8%
7.6%
53.8%
35.9%
251
3.2
Explored alternative values, perspectives, and beliefs from around the world
6.0%
29.5%
42.6%
21.9%
251
2.8
Realized the need to understand the past and thoughtfully consider the future.
5.6%
14.7%
47.8%
31.9%
251
3.1
Developed an awareness of self and perspectives about U.S. society and how group affiliation
affects perceptions and experiences.
5.2%
21.5%
49.4%
23.9%
251
2.9
Developed the ability to evaluate scientific and technological claims related to the natural and
physical world.
1.6%
9.2%
45.0%
44.2%
251
3.3
Understand and analyze how individuals, groups and societies behave and influence on
another and the natural environment.
5.6%
22.7%
46.2%
25.5%
251
2.9
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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
1.2%
2.3%
37.5%
59.1%
259
3.5
Improved written communication skills
0.4%
10.4%
45.0%
44.2%
260
3.3
Improved oral communication skills
0.4%
9.7%
40.5%
49.4%
259
3.4
Improved graphic and technological communication skills
0.8%
4.2%
36.7%
58.3%
259
3.5
Improved ability to think critically (analytically and logically)
0.4%
2.3%
25.0%
72.3%
260
3.7
Developed own values and ethical standards
3.1%
9.6%
43.1%
44.2%
260
3.3
Understand the ethical standards of your discipline or profession
1.5%
6.5%
33.8%
58.1%
260
3.5
Ability to interact positively with people who are different from you
1.2%
5.4%
40.0%
53.5%
260
3.5
Understand your abilities, interests, and personality
0.8%
6.5%
31.9%
60.8%
260
3.5
Understand other people and their abilities, interests, and perspectives
1.5%
8.8%
41.9%
47.7%
260
3.4
Ability to participate as a team member
0.8%
5.4%
38.8%
55.0%
260
3.5
Developed good health habits and physical fitness
15.8%
27.7%
32.7%
23.8%
260
2.6
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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%
1.7%
3.0%
3.0%
23.0%
41.7%
27.4%
230
5.8
The development of aesthetic, expressive, and creative qualities
1.9%
12.0%
18.3%
13.9%
26.0%
20.2%
7.7%
208
4.4
Being critical, evaluative, and analytical
0.0%
0.9%
2.2%
3.0%
21.3%
38.3%
34.3%
230
6
The development of vocational and occupational competence
0.0%
2.8%
7.4%
7.4%
30.0%
29.0%
23.5%
217
5.5
The personal relevance and practical value of your courses
0.9%
3.6%
7.3%
9.5%
28.6%
28.6%
21.4%
220
5.3
What are your plans after graduation?
Count
%
Have a job that will continue after graduation
23
9.2%
Have a job lined up to begin after graduation
166
66.1%
Will begin to look for a job
34
13.5%
Pursue additional undergraduate education
Will attend graduate school
0.0%
21
8.4%
Volunteer service (Peace Corps, Americorp, etc.)
0.0%
No plans for a job at this time
0.0%
Military
3
1.2%
Starting or raising a family
2
0.8%
Other
2
0.8%
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