2014-15 College of Human Ecology Report Introduction *Responses for this report only include seniors within the college, except where noted. Human Ecology University Responses 398 2084 Initial Population 658 3699 Response Rate 60.4% 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 Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 1 2014-15 College of Human Ecology Report 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 Human Ecology Report 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 2014-15 College of Human Ecology 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 2014-15 College of Human Ecology 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 Human Ecology Report 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 Human Ecology Report 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 Human Ecology Report 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 Human Ecology Report 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 Human Ecology Report 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 Human Ecology Report Section IV: Demographics Responses by Gender Responses by Major Bar Percent Count Family Stud & Human Serv 30.2% 120 Kinesiology 18.8% 75 Dietetics 10.3% 41 Hotel And Restaurant Mgmt 8.5% 34 Comm Scis & Disorders 6.8% 27 Apparel And Textiles 4.5% 18 Interior Design 4.3% 17 Athletic Training 3.8% 15 Public Health Nutrition 3.3% Personal Fin Plan Bar Percent Count Female 82.7% 329 Male 17.3% 69 Responses by Race/Ethnicity Percent Count WHITE 85.9% 342 HISPANIC 5.0% 20 ASIAN 4.0% 16 BLACK 2.5% 10 13 NOTSPEC 1.3% 5 2.0% 8 MULTIRAC 1.0% 4 Hospitality Management 1.5% 6 AMERIND 0.3% 1 Nutrition and Health 1.3% 5 Fam & Cons Sci Ed 1.3% 5 Early Childhood Education 1.3% 5 Nutrition and Kinesiology 0.8% 3 Nutritional Sciences 0.8% 3 Nutrition 0.5% 2 Human Ecology 0.3% 1 100.0% 398 Total - Prepared by the Office of Assessment Bar Report last modified: Responses by Semester Bar Percent Count Spring 67.3% 268 Fall 27.9% 111 Summer 4.8% 19 July 06, 2015 11 2014-15 College of Human Ecology Report Section IV: Demographics Responses by Citizenship Status Bar Credit Hours Transferred to K-State Percent Count Citizen 95.5% 380 Non-Citizen 4.5% 18 Mean Transfer Credit Hours 35.6 Age of Respondents K-State Undergraduate GPA of Respondents Mean Mean Age GPA 23.9 3.3 Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 12 2014-15 College of Human Ecology Report 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 1.4% 33.9% 6.9% 57.8% 7.5% 27.4% 2.9% 62.2% 34.9% 53.0% 0.9% 11.2% 10.4% 62.2% 2.6% 24.8% 32.3% 58.5% 1.2% 8.1% 2.9% 30.5% 5.8% 60.8% Count 348 347 347 347 347 347 10.1% 51.3% 1.4% 37.1% 345 7.5% 8.4% 17.8% 29.3% 26.7% 68.6% 67.8% 58.6% 35.6% 2.9% 1.4% 2.0% 30.2% 20.2% 12.9% 10.1% 348 347 348 345 19.9% 51.0% 2.3% 26.8% 347 28.9% 55.2% 3.5% 12.4% 346 22.8% 50.3% 4.9% 22.0% 346 13.0% 67.4% 2.3% 17.3% 347 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) 2.0% 7.2% 3.5% 87.3% 346 Library staff (assistance in research, effectively finding information, learning how to use the libraries) 1.7% 23.2% 1.7% 73.3% 345 Library holdings (quality and quantity) 8.5% 35.3% 2.3% 53.9% 343 Access to electronic library resources (databases, electronic journals, and electronic books) 0.0% 6.1% 4.0% 89.9% 346 Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 13 2014-15 College of Human Ecology Report 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 3.7% 30.0% 6.9% 59.4% 4.3% 33.2% 7.5% 54.9% 5.2% 38.8% 6.1% 49.9% 4.6% 19.4% 18.2% 57.8% 3.8% 21.2% 2.6% 72.5% 14.2% 41.9% 1.2% 42.7% 6.4% 60.0% 4.6% 29.0% 5.2% 15.6% 2.3% 76.9% 40.3% 47.0% 0.6% 12.2% 19.1% 69.0% 1.2% 10.7% 24.6% 63.8% 1.2% 10.4% 23.4% 53.8% 2.3% 20.5% 35.9% 51.6% 0.9% 11.6% Count 347 346 345 346 345 344 345 346 345 345 345 346 345 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. Prepared by the Office of Assessment Did Not Know Knew About, But Did Used and was Used and was About not Use Dissatisfied Satisfied Report last modified: Count 19.6% 26.3% 3.2% 50.9% 342 4.4% 0.0% 2.6% 24.1% 49.0% 53.6% 10.3% 4.1% 8.4% 66.6% 44.3% 39.9% 2.3% 5.8% 6.4% 1.7% 0.9% 1.2% 83.0% 90.1% 82.6% 7.6% 5.8% 5.2% 341 343 345 344 343 343 32.7% 38.9% 0.9% 27.5% 342 34.7% 42.9% 2.0% 20.4% 343 July 06, 2015 14 2014-15 College of Human Ecology Report 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 3.5% 15.4% 65.4% 15.7% 344 Parking facilities (maintenance, appearance, etc.) 4.7% 18.0% 29.1% 48.3% 344 Campus bookstore 1.2% 11.0% 14.0% 73.8% 344 Campus safety 4.9% 25.0% 2.9% 67.2% 344 McCain Performance Series 7.0% 37.2% 0.6% 55.2% 344 Collegian (campus newspaper) 6.4% 31.2% 6.4% 56.0% 343 Royal Purple Yearbook 9.9% 75.6% 1.5% 13.1% 344 Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 15 2014-15 College of Human Ecology Report 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 9.7% 44.8% 27.3% 18.1% 359 2.5 People with religious beliefs other than your own 7.5% 41.8% 33.1% 17.5% 359 2.6 People from economic situations other than your own 3.9% 32.0% 41.2% 22.8% 359 2.8 People of races or ethnicities other than your own 2.2% 35.2% 39.1% 23.5% 358 2.8 Did you participate in a practicum, internship, field experience, co-op experience, or clinical assignment in order to complete graduation requirements? If yes, please briefly describe this opportunity and how it impacted your educational experiences at K-State. Count Percent Yes 206 54.9% No 169 45.1% 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 Money factor: too expensive Job factor: I had to work to pay for school Program factor: I did not have flexibility in my degree I had family obligations I was not made aware of these opportunities I did not have interest in these experiences Prepared by the Office of Assessment Count Percent 58 8 27.0% 3.7% 82 38.1% 13 6.0% 13 6.0% 30 14.0% 11 5.1% 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 14 3.9% Sometimes 164 45.7% Often 106 29.5% Very Often 75 20.9% Report last modified: July 06, 2015 16 2014-15 College of Human Ecology Report Section Vl: Results Tables What were your reasons for choosing the major? (Select all that apply) Count Percent Interesting subject 276 72.6% Job Demand 81 21.3% Meaningful contribution to society 222 58.4% Influence of family 70 18.4% Influence of friends 42 11.1% Influence of professor 49 12.9% Respected positions 63 16.6% Interest with subject 280 73.7% High salaries 22 5.8% Challenge 75 19.7% Enjoyed courses in the field 241 63.4% Friends in major 24 6.3% Other 24 6.3% What percentage of your courses at K-State did you complete through distance education (i.e. online, video conferencing, etc.)? Count Percent None Some 80 279 21.1% 73.6% Most All 19 1 5.0% 0.3% Total 379 100.0% 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 80 279 19 1 Percent 21.1% 73.6% 5.0% 0.3% Total 379 100.0% 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 50.2% 13.2% 5.9% 2.7% 6.2% 9.4% 12.4% On-campus employment 57.2% 6.8% 8.8% 9.1% 9.1% 5.4% 3.7% Off-campus employment 25.5% 7.2% 10.2% 9.4% 15.8% 16.1% 15.8% Volunteer (unpaid) activities 19.6% 51.1% 13.9% 6.8% 3.3% 2.4% 3.0% Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 17 2014-15 College of Human Ecology Report 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 Percent Count Percent Very Negative 1 0.3% First Choice 315 83.1% Negative 6 1.6% Second Choice 49 12.9% Positive 121 31.9% Third Choice 11 2.9% Very Positive 251 66.2% Last Choice 4 1.1% Total 379 100.0% Total 379 100.0% Would you recommend Kansas State University to others? Count Percent Probably No 7 1.8% Probably Yes 85 22.4% Definitely Yes 287 75.7% Total 379 100.0% Definitely No Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 18 2014-15 College of Human Ecology Report Section Vl: Results Tables Students in my major are: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Argee Strongly Agree Count Average Value Career oriented 0.3% 2.4% 11.9% 43.9% 41.5% 369 4.2 Serious about their studies 0.5% 2.2% 10.9% 48.4% 38.0% 368 4.2 Supportive and helpful to each other in meeting the academic demands of the program 0.3% 2.2% 11.1% 44.3% 42.1% 368 4.3 Academically honest (do not cheat, plagiarize) 0.8% 1.9% 8.2% 41.8% 47.3% 368 4.3 Interested in a broad range of ideas from many disciplines 1.1% 2.2% 13.9% 40.8% 42.1% 368 4.2 Able to work well in groups 1.6% 2.4% 9.5% 42.9% 43.5% 368 4.2 Competitive with each other 3.0% 12.3% 27.2% 30.8% 26.7% 367 3.7 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 0.5% 3.5% 16.8% 39.0% 40.1% 369 4.1 Participate in professional interest groups 0.5% 6.5% 21.2% 41.3% 30.4% 368 3.9 Attend professional seminars and colloquia 1.1% 7.3% 22.0% 39.4% 30.2% 368 3.9 Become familiar with current and emerging technology 0.8% 7.1% 25.5% 36.7% 29.9% 368 3.9 Participate in research or creative projects with faculty or other students 1.6% 6.0% 22.7% 40.4% 29.2% 366 3.9 Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 19 2014-15 College of Human Ecology Report 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 2.5% 1.9% 8.8% 38.4% 48.5% 365 4.3 Academically stimulating 0.8% 1.1% 4.7% 42.5% 51.0% 365 4.4 In my major: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Argee Strongly Agree Count Average Value Faculty are accessible for out-of-class assistance 0.3% 0.8% 5.2% 48.4% 45.4% 366 4.4 Faculty are effective teachers 0.8% 0.8% 10.4% 45.5% 42.5% 365 4.3 Faculty are interested in the academic and professional development of students 0.8% 1.4% 6.0% 42.6% 49.2% 366 4.4 Faculty introduced students to a broad range of ideas, perspectives, and worldviews 0.3% 1.6% 9.0% 41.9% 47.1% 365 4.3 Faculty are interested in the personal development of students 0.6% 1.4% 11.8% 41.9% 44.4% 363 4.3 Faculty listen and respond to undergraduates regarding student needs, concerns, and suggestions 0.8% 3.6% 9.6% 47.5% 38.5% 364 4.2 Faculty/Advisor provided high-quality advising 2.2% 8.2% 12.1% 38.4% 39.2% 365 4 Faculty/Advisor/Staff provided support in finding appropriate employment or pursuing graduate study 2.8% 9.6% 19.0% 34.7% 33.9% 363 3.9 Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 20 2014-15 College of Human Ecology Report 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 351 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 0.0% 1.2% 4.7% 5.9% 23.4% 39.1% 25.7% 338 5.7 Relationships with academic advisor(s) 2.4% 6.2% 9.7% 7.7% 19.5% 23.6% 31.0% 339 5.3 Relationships with Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) 3.0% 4.4% 12.8% 14.5% 28.7% 21.6% 14.9% 296 4.9 How often did you interact with faculty outside of class time? Count Percent Never 15 4.1% Rarely 90 24.7% Occasionally 184 50.4% Often 76 20.8% Total 365 100.0% Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 21 2014-15 College of Human Ecology Report Section Vl: Results Tables Did you participate in an undergraduate research experience of creative endeavor? Count Percent Yes 178 49.0% No 185 51.0% Total 363 100.0% 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 7.1% Fair 36 21.2% Good 66 38.8% Excellent 56 32.9% Total 170 100.0% To what extent did your research/creative experience contribute to your academic success? Percent of those who Count participated in research None 7 4.1% Little 19 11.1% Somewhat Very Much 91 54 53.2% 31.6% Total 171 100.0% Did your research/creative experience contribute to your career choice? Percent of those who Count participated in research No 53 30.8% Somewhat 73 42.4% Definitely 46 26.7% Total 172 100.0% Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: Count Percent of those who participated in research 1-2 85 49.7% 3-4 53 31.0% 5-6 26 15.2% 7-8 6 3.5% 9 or more 1 0.6% 171 100.0% 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 University research seminar presentation/poster Class presentation 19 11.9% 124 77.5% Poster at a conference outside of campus 10 6.3% Oral presentation at a conference outside of campus 14 8.8% Public performance/exhibition on campus 22 13.8% Public performance/exhibition outside of campus 14 8.8% Peer reviewed publication 23 14.4% Other: 15 9.4% July 06, 2015 22 2014-15 College of Human Ecology Report 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. 4.3% 21.1% 47.3% 27.4% 351 3 Developed academic research skills. 0.6% 6.8% 33.3% 59.3% 351 3.5 Developed the ability to make ethical and thoughtful decisions. 0.3% 3.1% 34.5% 62.1% 351 3.6 Explored alternative values, perspectives, and beliefs from around the world 1.4% 9.8% 42.2% 46.6% 348 3.3 Realized the need to understand the past and thoughtfully consider the future. 0.6% 6.3% 40.6% 52.6% 350 3.5 Developed an awareness of self and perspectives about U.S. society and how group affiliation affects perceptions and experiences. 0.9% 10.3% 42.7% 46.2% 351 3.3 Developed the ability to evaluate scientific and technological claims related to the natural and physical world. 1.7% 18.3% 40.6% 39.4% 350 3.2 Understand and analyze how individuals, groups and societies behave and influence on another and the natural environment. 0.3% 7.4% 44.4% 47.9% 349 3.4 Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 23 2014-15 College of Human Ecology Report 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 0.6% 1.9% 36.8% 60.7% 359 3.6 Improved written communication skills 0.3% 4.2% 37.5% 58.1% 360 3.5 Improved oral communication skills 0.0% 3.6% 35.4% 61.0% 359 3.6 Improved graphic and technological communication skills 0.8% 17.2% 41.1% 40.8% 360 3.2 Improved ability to think critically (analytically and logically) 0.3% 1.9% 28.1% 69.7% 360 3.7 Developed own values and ethical standards 0.8% 2.5% 24.8% 71.9% 359 3.7 Understand the ethical standards of your discipline or profession 0.3% 1.4% 23.4% 74.9% 359 3.7 Ability to interact positively with people who are different from you 0.0% 1.1% 26.1% 72.8% 360 3.7 Understand your abilities, interests, and personality 0.3% 0.6% 25.3% 73.9% 360 3.7 Understand other people and their abilities, interests, and perspectives 0.0% 1.1% 29.2% 69.7% 360 3.7 Ability to participate as a team member 0.8% 2.5% 27.4% 69.3% 358 3.7 Developed good health habits and physical fitness 4.5% 14.8% 35.7% 45.1% 359 3.2 Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 24 2014-15 College of Human Ecology Report 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 0.3% 0.6% 0.3% 3.6% 27.5% 39.2% 28.4% 334 5.9 The development of aesthetic, expressive, and creative qualities 0.6% 2.5% 8.2% 7.2% 40.1% 26.3% 15.0% 319 5.2 Being critical, evaluative, and analytical 0.3% 0.0% 1.8% 3.9% 26.2% 38.1% 29.8% 336 5.9 The development of vocational and occupational competence 0.9% 2.2% 5.6% 6.2% 33.1% 30.7% 21.4% 323 5.5 The personal relevance and practical value of your courses 0.3% 0.3% 1.2% 5.2% 24.0% 35.9% 33.1% 329 5.9 What are your plans after graduation? Count % Have a job that will continue after graduation 33 9.4% Have a job lined up to begin after graduation 69 19.7% Will begin to look for a job 83 23.7% Pursue additional undergraduate education 11 3.1% Will attend graduate school 131 37.4% 3 0.9% Volunteer service (Peace Corps, Americorp, etc.) No plans for a job at this time 0.0% Military 1 0.3% Starting or raising a family 6 1.7% Other 13 3.7% Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: July 06, 2015 25