2009 - 2010 Senior Survey University Summary Report Office of Assessment

2009 - 2010 Senior Survey

University Summary Report

Office of Assessment

June 2010

2009 – 2010 SENIOR SURVEY

UNIVERSITY SUMMARY REPORT

Prepared by:

Steven Hawks

Assistant Director

Sarah Murdoch

Graduate Research Assistant

Bryan Kracht

Student Assistant

Office of Assessment

Kansas State University

June 2010

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2009 – 2010 Senior Survey

• 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.

• Of the 3,191 seniors who received the survey,

2,076 participated for an overall response rate of

65.1% (down from 73% last year).

Response Rates

• The Colleges of Engineering and Education achieved the highest overall response rates; 78% and 75% respectively.

Demographics of Respondents

• 53% of respondents were female.

• Approximately 87% of respondents were

White/Non-Hispanic.

• 80% of respondents were twenty-three years of age or younger.

• 72% of respondents reported a G.P.A above 3.0.

• 52% of respondents graduated with an undergraduate certificate and/or minor.

Participation in Major

• 85% of respondents strongly agreed

or agreed that students in their major were career oriented.

• At least 82% of respondents strongly agreed

or agreed

that in their major, faculty were accessible for out-of-class assistance, effective teachers, and interested in the academic and professional development of students.

• Approximately 83% of respondents strongly agreed

or agreed

that they experienced mutual respect between undergraduate majors and professors within their program.

• 85% of respondents strongly agreed

or agreed that they found courses within their major to be academically stimulating.

Satisfaction with Services and Facilities

(Respondents who “ used

” a particular service)

• 92% or more of respondents used, and were satisfied

, with the following K-State services: admissions services and online application, library staff, library facilities, recreational services, McCain Performance Series, and convocations/lectures.

• At least ninety percent of respondents used, and were satisfied

with: the Office of the Registrar, access to electronic library resources, library holdings, and union program council,

Educational Progress Achieved at K-State

• At least 94% of respondents felt that they made some

or very much

progress in gaining a broad general education about different fields of knowledge, understanding themselves and their abilities, interests, and personality, ability to think critically (analytically and logically), the ability to learn on their own, pursue ideas, and find information that they need, and ability to locate and evaluate information sources.

• 90% or more of respondents felt that they made some

or very much

progress in the following areas: o understanding the ethical standards of their discipline or profession o understanding other people and their abilities, interests, and perspectives o ability to participate as a team member o ability to interact positively with people who are different from them o ability to put ideas together, to see relationships, similarities, and differences between ideas

Experiences and Relationships at K-State

• More than 80% of respondents indicated that the development of academic, scholarly, and intellectual qualities and being critical, evaluative, and analytical were strongly emphasized

(rated 5 or greater on a 7-point scale) regarding student development.

• 84% of respondents reported that relationships with other students, student groups, and activities were characterized by a sense of belonging

(rated

5 or greater on a 7-point scale).

• 83% of respondents indicated that faculty members were approachable, understanding, and helpful

(rated 5 or greater on a 7-point scale).

Additional Information

• 96% of respondents reported that they had a very positive

(59%) or positive

(37%) experience at i

K-State and indicated that they definitely

(70%) or probably

(26%) would recommend K-State to others.

• More than 50% of respondents worked more than 10 hours per week off-campus.

• More than 60% of respondents met occasionally or often

with their faculty outside of class time.

• Approximately 94% of respondents will look for

(35%), continue with

(7%)

, begin employment

(26%)

, attend graduate school

(24%)

, or join the military

(2%) after graduation.

Comparison by Gender

• Female respondents were more likely than male respondents to have used and been satisfied

with access to electronic library resources, residence hall food services, residence hall facilities, residence hall services and programs, campus bookstore, McCain Performance Series, and the

Women’s Center.

• Female respondents were more likely to report that their K-State experiences helped them make very much progress

in: o developing an understanding and enjoyment of the arts (art, music, drama, and literature). o improving written communication skills. o improving oral communication skills o developing their own values and ethical standards. o understanding the ethical standards of their discipline or profession. o understanding themselves, their abilities, interests and perspectives. o understanding other people and their abilities, interests, and perspectives. o ability to interact positively with people who are different from themselves. o ability to locate and evaluate information sources.

• Male respondents were more likely to report that their K-State experiences helped them make very much

progress in: o understanding the nature of science and experimentation. o understanding new scientific and technical developments. o becoming aware of the consequences of new applications in science and technology. o quantitative thinking – understanding probabilities, proportions, etc.

• Female respondents were more likely than male respondents to report a strong emphasis regarding their development of aesthetic, expressive, and creative qualities and on the personal relevance and practical value of their courses.

• Male respondents were more likely than female respondents to indicate that they would continue with their current job after graduation or had a job lined up to begin after graduation.

Comparison by Semester

• Spring respondents were more likely than fall respondents to strongly agree

or agree

that within their major, students received support in finding appropriate employment or pursuing graduate study.

• Spring respondents were more likely to have used and been satisfied

with the following K-

State services: o recruitment materials and processes o

Greek experience o parking availability

• Spring respondents were more likely than fall respondents to have a very positive

general attitude toward K-State and definitely would recommend K-State to others.

• Fall respondents were more likely than spring respondents to enter the job market after graduation while spring respondents were more likely than fall respondents to attend graduate school after graduation.

Comparison by Year

• 2009 - 2010 respondents were more likely than

2008-2009 respondents to have used and been satisfied

with the following K-State services: o admissions services and online application o iSIS (KATS) and its many applications o

Office of Educational Support Services

(ESS) o parking services o parking facilities o parking availability

• 2009-2010 respondents were more likely than

2008-2009 respondents to agree or strongly agree that they received high-quality advising within their major.

• 2009-2010 respondents were more likely than

2008-2009 respondents to have a very positive general attitude toward K-State and definitely would

recommend K-State to others. ii

ABOUT THE SENIOR SURVEY

• 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. This report is a summary of student responses from the 2009 - 2010 graduating seniors.

• The senior survey was offered electronically, via email, to students who had been approved for graduation by their respective colleges.

• Summer graduates were included for the first time in the fall administration.

• The overall university response rate for fall graduates was 56.2% (714 out of 1,270 participated in the survey), and 70.9% (1,362 out of 1,921 participated in the survey) for spring, for an overall response rate of 65.1% (2,076 out of 3,191) for the 2009 - 2010 academic year. (Note: all responses are included in the results, even if a student did not complete the entire survey.)

• For comparison, the overall university response rate for the 2008-2009 academic year was

73%.

• At the end of this report, we have provided summaries on items for which there was a statistically significant difference in responses between gender, semester of graduation, and academic year.

• If you would like additional analyses executed (by gender, ethnicity, program/discipline, etc.), results by department (if enough respondents participated), comparisons with other measures (Alumni Survey, National Survey of Student Engagement {NSSE}), or longitudinal comparisons, or have any questions or comments regarding the senior survey or summary report, please contact Steven Hawks, Assistant Director, Office of Assessment at

532-5712 or sjhawks2@k-state.edu

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Table of Contents

Page

RESPONSE RATES..................................................................................................................... 1

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 2

PARTICIPATION IN MAJOR..................................................................................................... 4

SATISFACTION WITH SERVICES AND FACILITIES........................................................... 9

EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS ACHIEVED AT K-STATE ....................................................... 15

EXPERIENCES AND RELATIONSHIPS AT K-STATE .......................................................... 18

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION................................................................................................. 20

SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES IN RESPONSES BY GENDER.............................................. 23

SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES IN RESPONSES BY SEMESTER.......................................... 37

SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES IN RESPONSES BY ACADEMIC YEAR............................. 42

iv

List of Tables

Page

TABLE 1 Graduates by Colleges for Fall and Spring Semester ...................................... 1

TABLE 2 Demographic Information................................................................................ 2

TABLE 3 Type of Institution Transferred From & Number of Credits Transferred........ 3

TABLE 4 Graduated with an Undergraduate Certificate and/or Minor(s)....................... 3

TABLE 5 Respondent’s Rating Fellow Students in Major .............................................. 4

TABLE 6 Respondent’s Educational Experiences within Major ..................................... 5

TABLE 7 Encouragement within Major........................................................................... 7

TABLE 8 Student’s Rating of Major................................................................................ 8

TABLE 9 Satisfaction of K-State Services....................................................................... 9

TABLE 10 Progress Made at K-State................................................................................. 15

TABLE 11 Regards Toward K-State.................................................................................. 20

TABLE 12 Reasons for Choosing Major............................................................................ 20

TABLE 13 Hours Spent Working....................................................................................... 21

TABLE 14 Interactions with Faculty.................................................................................. 21

TABLE 15 Switch Majors .................................................................................................. 21

TABLE 16 Plans after Graduation...................................................................................... 22

TABLE 17 Significant Differences in Responses (by Gender).......................................... 23

TABLE 18 Significant Differences in Demographics (by Gender).................................... 23

TABLE 19 Significant Differences in Type of Institution Transferred From &

Number of Credits Transferred (by Gender).................................................... 24

TABLE 20 Significant Differences in Respondent’s Rating Fellow Students in

Major (by Gender)............................................................................................ 24

TABLE 21 Significant Differences in Respondent’s Educational Experiences

within Major (by Gender)................................................................................. 26

TABLE 22 Significant Differences in Students’ Rating of Major (by Gender).................. 26

TABLE 23 Significant Differences in Satisfaction of K-State Services (by Gender)........ 27

TABLE 24 Significant Differences in Progress Made at K-State (by Gender).................. 31

TABLE 25 Significant Differences in Experiences and Relationships (by Gender).......... 34

v

List of Tables (cont.)

Page

TABLE 26

Significant Differences in Recommending K-State (by Gender).................... 35

TABLE 27 Significant Differences in Hours Spent Working per Week (by Gender) ....... 35

TABLE 28 Significant Differences in Plans after Graduation (by Gender)....................... 35

TABLE 29 Significant Differences in Responses (by Semester) ....................................... 37

TABLE 30 Significant Differences in Demographics (by Semester)................................. 37

TABLE 31 Significant Differences in Type of Institution Transferred From &

Number of Credits Transferred (by Semester)................................................. 38

TABLE 32 Significant Differences in Respondent’s Educational Experiences within

Major (by Semester)......................................................................................... 38

TABLE 33 Significant Differences in Satisfaction of K-State Services (by Semester)..... 39

TABLE 34 Significant Differences in Student Relationships (by Semester)..................... 40

TABLE 35 Significant Differences in Attitudes Toward K-State (by Semester)............... 40

TABLE 36 Significant Differences in Recommending K-State (by Semester) ................. 40

TABLE 37 Significant Differences in Plans after Graduation (by Semester).................... 41

TABLE 38 Significant Differences in Responses (by Academic Year)............................. 42

TABLE 39

Significant Differences in Respondent’s Educational Experiences

TABLE 40

within Major (by Academic Year) ................................................................... 42

Significant Differences in Encouragement Within

Major (by Academic Year)............................................................................... 43

TABLE 41 Significant Differences in Satisfaction of K-State

Services (by Academic Year)........................................................................... 44

TABLE 42 Significant Differences in Experiences and

Relationships (by Academic Year).................................................................. 44

TABLE 43 Significant Differences in Attitude Toward K-State (by Academic Year)...... 46

TABLE 44 Significant Differences in Recommending K-State (by Academic Year) ....... 47

TABLE 45 Significant Differences in Plans after Graduation (by Academic Year).......... 47

APPENDIX A 2009 – 2010 Senior Survey .............................................................................. 48

vi

List of Figures

Page

FIGURE 1 Developmental Emphasis ................................................................................... 18

FIGURE 2 Student Relationships ......................................................................................... 19

FIGURE 3 Professional Relationships.................................................................................. 19

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RESPONSE RATES

1

TABLE 1

Graduates by College for Fall and Spring Semester *

Fall 2009 Spring 2010 Total

#

Began

99

#

%

#

Began

60.4 185

#

Offered

248

%

#

Began

284

#

Offered

412

%

Colleges

Agriculture

Architecture, Planning

& Design ^

Arts & Sciences

Business

Administration

Education

-

186

132

92

Offered

164

-

411

230

123

- -

45.3 418

57.4 206

74.8 137

-

623

297

181

74.6

-

67.1

69.4

75.7

-

604

338

229

-

1,034

527

304

68.9

-

58.4

64.1

75.3

Engineering 116 164 70.7 199 242 82.2 315 406 77.6

Human Ecology

Technology &

Aviation

Overall*

68

21

142

36

47.9

58.3

167

50

258

72

64.7

69.4

235

71

400

108

58.8

65.7

714 1,270 56.2 1,362 1,921 70.9 2,076 3,191 65.1

* The Office of Assessment receives a list of “approved” graduates on the day graduation applications are due from the Registrar’s Office; we can not account for all graduates within a college

1 The percentages listed are not based on the number of seniors who actually completed the survey. A small minority of students left before completing the survey. However, we felt that their responses were just as valuable to improve the college experience for future K-State students; therefore, their responses have been included in our analyses.

^ Students are not included in the senior survey due to the fact that the College of Architecture, Planning and Design has switched to Master’s

Degree programs only; the survey was written for undergraduate students. A new survey is being created specifically for the college and will be implemented in Spring 2011.

1

INTRODUCTION

TABLE 2

Gender

Male

Female

Total

Are you a U.S. citizen?

Yes

No

Total

Ethnicity/Race

American Indian/Alaskan Native

Asian or Pacific Islander

Black, Non-Hispanic

Hispanic/Spanish/Latin American

Mexican/Mexican American

White/Non-Hispanic

Multiracial

Other

I prefer not to respond

Total

Age

Under 22

22

23

24 - 26

Over 26

Total

G.P.A.

Less than 2.5

2.50 – 2.99

3.00 – 3.49

3.50 – 4.00


Total

*Any student with 90 or more credit hours

Demographic Information

All Respondents All Seniors*

N Percentage N Percentage

543

261

142

2,061

68

477

34

18

71

2,061

254

861

733

751

32

2,061

8

30

31

32

35

1,802

971

1,090

2,061

2,027

34

2,061

47.1

12.7

6.9

100.0

3.3

23.1

35.6

0.9

3.4

100.0

12.3

41.8

26.3

36.4

1.6

100.0

0.4

1.5

1.5

1.6

1.7

87.4

1.6

52.9

100.0

98.4

1.6

100.0

3,144

2,966

6,110

166

189

146

108

5,253

56

38

111

6,106

1,912

1,886

847

714

751

5,955

155

6,110

39

6,110

1,030

1,559

1,799

1,694

0

6,082

51.5

48.5

100.0

97.5

2.5

30.9

13.9

11.7

12.3

100.0

16.9

25.6

29.6

27.9

0.0

100.0

86.0

0.9

0.6

1.8

100.0

31.3

100.0

0.6

2.7

3.1

2.4

1.8

2

TABLE 3

Type of Institution Transferred From & Number of Credits Transferred

A two year college 677

Another Kansas 4 year public university 1,744

An out-of-state 4 year public university

A private 4 year college or university

Other

1,913

1,909

1,806

826

217

81

101

204

191

51

23

16

36

N

99

16

11

15

8

112

14

11

9

3

TABLE 4

Graduated with an Undergraduate Certificate and/or Minor(s)

N

1,077

998

2,075

Percentage

51.9

48.1

100.0

Did you graduate with an undergraduate certificate or minor(s)?

Yes

No

Total

156

19

22

11

4

3

PARTICIPATION IN MAJOR

TABLE 5

Respondent’s Rating Fellow Students in Major

Students in my major are

:

Competitive with each other

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

Career Oriented

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

Supportive and helpful to each other in meeting the academic demands of the program

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

Interested in a broad range of ideas from many disciplines

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

Serious about their studies

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

1.7

6.4

20.0

40.0

27.2

4.6

1.2

2.5

12.5

40.0

39.9

3.9

0.7

4.6

17.4

45.2

28.4

3.7

34

130

404

807

549

92

24

50

252

806

805

79

14

93

350

912

573

74

(with “ can’t judge

”) (excluding “ can’t judge

”)

N Percentage Revised Percentage

18

83

186

832

829

68

104

302

531

694

292

93

5.2

15.0

26.3

34.4

14.5

4.6

9.2

41.3

41.1

3.4

0.9

4.1

5.4

15.7

27.6

36.1

15.2

-

42.6

-

0.9

4.3

9.5

42.7

1.8

6.8

21.0

41.9

28.5

-

1.2

2.6

13.0

41.6

41.6

-

0.7

4.8

18.0

47.0

29.5

-

4

TABLE 5 (cont.)

Respondent’s Rating Fellow Students in Major

Students in my major are

:

Academically honest (do not cheat, plagiarize)

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

Find value in working in groups

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge



”)


65

173

376

722

588

92

23

66

234

779

773

141

1.1

3.3

11.6

38.6

38.3

7.0

3.2

8.6

18.7

35.8

29.2

4.6

1.2

3.5

12.5

41.5

41.2

-

30.6

-

3.4

9.0

19.5

37.5

TABLE 6

Respondent’s Educational Experiences within Major

In my major:

I received high-quality advising

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

I received support in finding appropriate employment or pursuing graduate study

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

Faculty are accessible for out-of-class assistance

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

29

66

243

857

771

50

157

312

437

555

420

135



”)

122

251

320

550

728

45


6.1

12.5

15.9

27.3

36.1

2.2

6.2

12.7

16.2

27.9

36.9

-

1.4

3.3

12.1

42.5

38.2

2.5

4.8

15.5

21.7

27.5

20.8

6.7

1.5

3.4

12.4

43.6

39.2

-

8.3

16.6

23.2

29.5

22.3

-

5

TABLE 6 (cont.)

Respondent’s Educational Experiences within Major

In my major:

Faculty are effective teachers

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

Faculty are interested in the personal development of students

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

Faculty are interested in the academic and professional development of students

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

Faculty introduced students to a broad range of ideas, perspectives, and worldviews

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

Faculty listen and respond to undergraduates regarding student needs, concerns, and suggestions

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

60

108

313

898

587

50

40

87

293

905

656

35

33

67

235

903

741

37

37

95

336

833

664

51



”)


38

76

269

954

655

24

1.9

3.8

13.3

47.3

32.5

1.2

1.9

3.8

13.5

47.9

32.9

-

3.0

5.4

15.5

44.5

29.1

2.5

2.0

4.3

14.5

44.9

32.5

1.7

1.6

3.3

11.7

44.8

36.8

1.8

1.8

4.7

16.7

41.3

32.9

2.5

3.1

5.5

15.9

45.7

29.9

-

2.0

4.4

14.8

45.7

33.1

-

1.7

3.4

11.9

45.6

37.4

-

1.9

4.8

17.1

42.4

33.8

-

6

TABLE 7

Encouragement within Major

Students in my major are encouraged to:

Become personally acquainted with the department’s faculty

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

Participate in professional interest groups

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

Attend professional seminars and colloquia

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

Become familiar with current and emerging technology

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

Participate in research or creative projects with faculty or other students

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge



”)


2.4

8.2

6.8

40.5

28.9

3.2

3.5

9.8

20.8

37.0

25.4

3.5

2.2

9.6

20.4

37.8

25.4

4.5

2.3

8.8

20.0

37.3

28.5

3.1

48

166

339

816

583

64

70

198

420

746

512

70

45

194

412

762

512

91

47

177

404

751

574

63

72

229

418

775

450

72

3.6

11.4

20.7

38.4

22.3

3.6

3.7

11.8

21.5

39.9

23.1

-

2.5

8.5

17.4

41.8

29.9

-

3.6

10.2

21.6

38.3

26.3

-

2.3

10.1

21.4

39.6

26.6

-

2.4

9.1

20.7

38.5

29.4

-

7

TABLE 8

Student’s Rating of Major

I found my major to be:

Characterized by mutual respect between undergraduate majors and professors

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

Academically stimulating

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge



”)


28

71

200

852

837

28

34

70

226

914

724

48

1.4

3.5

9.9

42.3

41.5

1.4

1.7

3.5

11.2

45.3

35.9

2.4

1.4

3.6

10.1

42.9

42.1

-

1.7

3.6

11.5

46.4

36.8

-

8

SATISFACTION WITH SERVICES AND FACILITIES

TABLE 9

Satisfaction of K-State Services

Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following

K-State Services

:

Recruitment materials and process

Did not know about

Knew about, but did not use

Used, and was Dissatisfied

Used, and was Satisfied

Admissions Services and online application

Did not know about




Office of Student Financial Assistance (service)

Did not know about




Office of the Registrar

Did not know about



Used, and was Satisfied iSIS and its many applications

Did not know about




DARS (Degree Audit Registration System)

Did not know about




Access to electronic library resources (databases, electronic journals and books)

Did not know about




44

304

151

1,438

2.3

15.7

7.8

74.2

(who “ used

” service)

25

37

357

1,518

24

69

358

1,486

96

347

123

1,371

105

1,390

78

533

256

1,070


422

612

94

809

163

279

21.8

71.8

4.0

27.5

13.2

55.2

31.6

4.9

41.8

8.4

14.4

5.4

-

-

10.4

1.9

18.4

78.4

1.2

3.6

18.5

5.0

17.9

6.4

70.8

1.3

76.7

81.0

-

-

19.4

80.6

-

8.2

91.8

-

-

19.0

-

-

19.3

80.7

-

89.6

-

-

7.0

93.0

-

-

9.5

90.5

9

TABLE 9 (cont.)




:

Library staff (assistance in research, effectively finding information, learning how to use the Libraries)

Did not know about




Library holdings (quality and quantity)

Did not know about




Library facilities (atmosphere, available seating, hours)

Did not know about




Residence hall food service

Did not know about




Residence hall facilities

Did not know about




Residence hall services and programs

Did not know about




Scholarship House (Clovia, Smith, Smurthwaite)

Did not know about




Greek experience (Fraternity/Sorority)

Did not know about




118

691

214

914

155

904

107

652

172

1,006

91

924

39

215

116

1,567

53

712

87

1,085

145

777

158

720

357

1,453

31

95

149

1,225

102

461

(who “ used

” service)


6.1

35.7

11.0

47.2

8.0

46.7

5.5

33.7

8.9

51.9

4.7

47.7

2.0

11.1

6.0

80.9

2.7

36.8

4.5

56.0

7.5

40.1

7.7

63.2

5.3

23.8

8.2

37.2

18.4

75.0

1.6

5.0

-

-

-

-

19.0

81.0

14.6

85.4

-

-

9.0

91.0

-

-

6.9

93.1

-

-

-

-

7.4

92.6

-

-

18.1

81.9

18.0

82.0

-

-

24.4

75.6

10

TABLE 9 (cont.)




:

K-State Union food service

Did not know about




Campus bookstore (service)

Did not know about




Union Program Council

Did not know about




Collegian (campus newspaper)

Did not know about




Royal Purple Yearbook

Did not know about




Recreational Services

Did not know about




Students’ Attorney

Did not know about




Career & Employment Services

Did not know about




(who “ used

” service)

119

1,447

872

840

51

174

149

1,443

81

264

52

319

39

162

609

1,127

419

1,368

364

752

70

751

76

563

227

1,071

3.9

29.1

11.7

55.3

74.7

45.0

43.4

2.6

9.0

74.5

4.2

13.6

2.7

16.5

6.1

2.0

8.4

31.4

58.2

7.7


59

330

201

1,347

31

119

3.0

70.6

18.8

38.8

3.6

38.8

17.0

10.4

69.5

1.6

6.1

21.6

-

-

13.0

76.5

-

-

7.6

92.4

-

35.1

64.9

-

-

23.5

-

-

8.5

91.5

-

87.0

-

-

23.4

76.6

-

-

22.7

77.3

-

-

17.5

82.5

11

TABLE 9 (cont.)




:

Academic Assistance Center (study skills, testing services, tutoring, instruction in Intermediate Algebra,

University Experience, etc.)

Did not know about




Office of Educational Support Services (ESS) – Trio,

Pilots, Upward Bound

Did not know about




Disability Support Services

Did not know about




Office of Adult Student Services

Did not know about




McCain Performance Series

Did not know about




Convocations/lectures (e.g. Landon, Lou Douglas,

Dorothy Thompson, Departmental)

Did not know about




Diversity Office

Did not know about




1.5

5.7

32.9

58.8

2.1

6.2

31.8

52.4

2.6

13.2

23.4

69.3

7.4

44.0

2.0

46.6

30

111

637

1,139

40

121

615

1,015

51

256

454

1,342

143

853

39

902

(who “ used

” service)


398

1,051

88

400

157

680

42

1,058

718

1,065

44

110

8.1

35.1

2.2

54.6

37.1

55.0

2.3

5.7

20.5

54.3

4.5

20.7

-

-

-

-

3.8

96.2

28.6

71.4

-

-

18.0

82.0

21.3

78.7

-

-

24.8

75.2

-

-

-

-

16.6

83.4

4.1

95.9

-

-

12

TABLE 9 (cont.)




:

Multicultural Student Organizations

Did not know about




Office of Student Life

Did not know about




University Counseling Services

Did not know about




Lafene Health Center

Did not know about




Parking services

Did not know about




Parking facilities (maintenance, appearance, etc.)

Did not know about




Parking availability

Did not know about




Campus security

Did not know about




(who “ used

” service)

671

883

55

156

1,247

379

58

308

1,004

567

64

319

134

901

184

718

80

374

482

1,001

66

430

255

1,266

94

322

6.9

46.5

9.5

37.1

45.6

2.8

13.2

64.4

19.6

15.9

51.8

29.3

3.3

16.5

34.6

4.1

19.3

24.9

51.7

3.0


445

1,267

41

184

311

1,130

23.0

22.2

13.2

65.4

4.9

16.6

65.4

2.1

9.5

16.1

58.3

3.4

-

-

18.2

36.1

-

-

43.2

56.8

-

32.5

67.5

-

-

63.9

-

-

22.6

77.4

-

81.8

-

-

13.3

86.7

-

-

76.7

23.3

-

-

20.4

79.6

13

TABLE 9 (cont.)




:

Center for Child Development

Did not know about




Alcohol and Drug Education

Did not know about




Developing Scholars

Did not know about




Academic and Career Information Center

Did not know about




Women’s Center

Did not know about




McNair Scholars

Did not know about




Healthy Decisions

Did not know about




(who “ used

” service)

26

65

745

960

32

200

612

1,004

43

278

1,102

744

553

918

65

401

33

110

976

834

29

98


605

1,201

33

98

729

1,065

31.2

5.7

50.4

43.1

1.5

5.1

62.0

1.7

5.1

37.6

55.0

1.7

-

-

25.2

51.8

2.2

14.4

56.9

38.4

1.3

28.5

47.4

3.4

20.7

31.6

3.4

38.5

49.6

1.7

10.3

86.6

-

-

28.6

71.4

-

13.9

86.1

-

-

13.4

-

-

13.8

86.2

-

-

22.8

77.2

-

74.8

-

-

23.1

76.9

14

EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS ACHIEVED AT K-STATE

TABLE 10

Progress Made at K-State

As a result of your experience at K-State, how much progress do you feel you have made in each of the following areas?

Gaining a broad general education about different fields of knowledge

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Developing an understanding and enjoyment of the arts (art, music, drama, and literature)

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Improving written communication skills

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Becoming aware of different philosophies, cultures, and ways of life

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Ability to speak a second language

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Improving oral communication skills

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Developing your own values and ethical standards

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

35

181

807

878

75

162

1,073

298

315

215

728

936

837

827

105

362

752

682

166

549

706

480

38

199

N Percentage

18

74

777

1,032

0.9

3.9

40.9

54.3

1.8

9.5

42.5

46.2

3.9

8.5

56.4

15.7

16.6

11.3

38.3

49.2

44.0

43.5

5.5

19.0

39.6

35.9

8.7

28.9

37.1

25.2

2.0

10.5

15

TABLE 10 (cont.)



Understanding the ethical standards of your discipline or profession

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Understanding yourself – your abilities, interests, and personality

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Understanding other people and their abilities, interests, and perspectives

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Ability to participate as a team member

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Ability to interact positively with people who are different from you

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Developing good health habits and physical fitness

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Understanding the nature of science and experimentation

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Understanding new scientific and technical developments

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

N Percentage

36

103

687

1,075

148

1,023

33

107

651

1,110

76

598

1,189

33

90

755

42

112

646

1,101

38

661

133

424

725

619

377

768

608

135

424

681

1.9

5.4

36.1

56.5

7.8

53.8

1.7

5.6

34.2

58.4

4.0

31.5

62.5

1.7

4.7

39.5

2.2

5.9

34.0

57.9

2.0

34.8

7.0

22.3

38.1

32.6

19.8

40.4

32.0

7.1

22.3

35.8

16




Becoming aware of the consequences of new applications in science and technology

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Ability to think critically (analytically and logically)

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Quantitative thinking – understanding probabilities, proportions, etc.

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Ability to put ideas together, to see relationships, similarities, and differences between ideas

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Ability to learn on your own, pursue ideas, and find information you need

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Ability to locate and evaluate information sources

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

584

1,221

33

92

671

1,105

29

96

727

1,049

33

63

N Percentage

710

1,077

59

243

811

788

143

399

767

592

30

84

37.3

56.7

3.1

12.8

42.7

41.5

7.5

21.0

40.3

31.1

1.6

4.4

30.7

64.2

1.7

4.8

35.3

58.1

1.5

5.0

38.2

55.2

1.7

3.3

17

EXPERIENCES AND RELATIONSHIPS AT K-STATE

Universities differ from one another in the extent to which they emphasize various aspects of students’ development. Think of your experiences at Kansas State University, to what extent was each of the following emphasized?

FIGURE 1

Developmental Emphasis

40%

30%

20%

10%

0%

Weak

Emphasis

Moderate

Emphasis

The development of academic, scholarly, and intellectual qualities

The development of aesthetic, expressive, and creative qualities

Being critical, evaluative, and analytical

The development of vocational and occupational competence

The personal relevance and practical value of your courses

Strong

Emphasis

18

The next three ratings refer to relationships among people at Kansas State University. Again, thinking of your own experience, how would you rate these relationships on the following scales?

FIGURE 2

Student Relationships

40.0%

30.0%

20.0%

10.0%

0.0%

Sense of

Alienation

Relationships with other students, student groups, and activities

Sense of

Belonging

FIGURE 3

Professional Relationships

40.0%

30.0%

20.0%

10.0%

0.0%

Remote,

Unsympathetic,

Unhelpful

Approachable,

Understanding,

Helpful

Relationships with faculty members

Relationships with Graduate

Teaching Assistants (GTAs)

19

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TABLE 11

Regards Toward K-State

What is your general attitude toward K-State?

Very Negative

Negative

Positive

Very Positive

Total

Would you recommend K-State to others?

Definitely No

Probably No

Probably Yes

Definitely Yes

Total

1,884

18

50

492

1,324

1,884

N Percentage

9

65

695

1,115

0.5

3.5

36.9

59.2

100.0

1.0

2.7

26.1

70.3

100.0

TABLE 12

Reasons for Choosing Major

What were your reasons for choosing your major at K-

State?

Interesting subject

Job demand

Meaningful contribution to society

Influence of family

Influence of friends

Influence of faculty

Respected positions

Interest with jobs

High salaries

Challenge

Enjoyed courses in the field

Friends in major

Respondents could check more than one category

1,169

490

568

544

297

180

327

1,220

302

503

958

175

1,884

1,884

1,884

1,884

1,884

1,884

1,884

1,884

1,884

1,884

1,884

1,884

62.0

26.0

30.1

28.9

15.8

9.6

17.4

64.8

16.0

26.7

50.8

9.3

20

TABLE 13

Hours spent Working

During your years at K-

State, how many hours per week, on average, did you spend in the following activities?

Internship/Practicum

On-Campus Employment

Off-Campus Employment

None 1 – 5 6 - 10 11 – 15 16 – 20 21 – 30

N

1,883 56.3

1,883 50.7

1,883 35.2

11.6

5.7

6.1

7.9

10.0

7.9

Percentages

6.3

11.0

10.8

5.6

11.2

12.6

TABLE 14

Interactions with Faculty

How often did you interact with faculty outside of class time?

Never

Rarely

Occasionally

Often

Total

TABLE 15

Switch Majors

N

78

637

894

274

1,883

3.1

8.0

15.5

31 +

9.2

3.4

12.0

Percentage

4.1

33.8

47.5

14.6

100.0

Did you officially switch majors while attending K-State?

No

Yes, once

Yes, twice

Yes, three or more

Total

N

1,024

615

175

67

1,881

Percentage

54.4

32.7

9.3

3.6

100.0

21

What are your plans after graduation?

Have a job that will continue after graduation

Have a job lined up to begin after graduation

Will look for a job

Will attend graduate school

Volunteer work (Peace Corps, AmeriCorp, etc.)

No plans for a job at this time

Military

Starting or raising a family

Other

Total

TABLE 16

Plans after Graduation

N

126

467

628

433

23

24

34

16

55

1,806

Percentage

7.0

25.9

34.8

24.0

1.3

1.3

1.9

0.9

3.0

100.0

22

SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES IN RESPONSES BY GENDER

TABLE 17

Significant Differences in Responses (by Gender)

College Graduating in*:

Agriculture

Architecture, Planning & Design

Arts & Sciences

Business Administration

Education

Engineering

Human Ecology

Technology & Aviation

*Significant differences exist between male and female respondents on this item. (p<.05)

14.3

-

24.3

19.6

5.4

28.2

2.3

6.0

Male Female

Percentages

13.3

-

33.3

13.5

15.9

3.6

19.4

1.0

TABLE 18

Significant Differences in Demographics (by Gender)

What is your age?*

Less than 22

22

23

24 – 26

Over 26

What is your overall G.P.A. at K-State?*

Less than 2.5

2.5 – 2.99

3.0 – 3.49

3.5 – 4.0



Male Female

7.6

36.7

30.8

16.9

8.0

3.7

29.6

34.0

31.0

1.8

Percentages

16.5

46.3

22.4

8.9

5.9

2.9

17.4

37.0

41.3

1.4

23

TABLE 19

Significant Differences in Type of Institution Transferred From & Number of Credits

Transferred (by Gender)

A two-year college*

0

1 – 20

21 – 30

31 – 40

41 – 60

61 +

Another Kansas 4-year public university*

0

1 – 20

21 – 30

31 – 40

41 – 60

61 +

An out-of-state 4 year public university *

0

1 – 20

21 – 30

31 – 40

41 – 60

61 +


86.6

8.8

1.6

0.6

0.9

1.4

35.1

36.9

9.2

4.6

6.7

7.5

93.7

3.8

1.4

0.3

0.1

0.6

Male Female

Percentages

30.8

42.9

9.4

5.0

4.3

7.6

82.8

12.1

3.2

0.9

0.5

0.5

92.0

4.0

0.8

0.7

0.9

1.5

TABLE 20

Significant Differences in Respondent’s Rating Fellow Students in Major (by Gender)

Students in my major are:

Competitive with each other*

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge


Male

4.3

13.5

27.0

38.3

12.7

4.1

Female

Percentages

5.9

16.3

25.7

31.0

16.1

5.1

24


Significant Differences in Respondent’s Rating Fellow Students in Major (by Gender)

Students in my major are:

Interested in a broad range of ideas from many disciplines*

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

Serious about their studies*

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

Academically honest (do not cheat, plagiarize)*

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

Find value in working in groups*

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge


Male Female

Percentages

1.6

4.2

18.9

40.1

29.3

5.9

0.7

4.0

15.3

44.8

40.7

7.6

3.4

10.3

20.5

35.7

31.5

3.6

1.2

2.1

10.3

38.2

25.3

4.9

3.1

6.7

16.6

35.9

33.6

4.2

1.1

4.6

13.1

39.2

35.7

6.3

0.7

5.3

19.6

45.7

24.9

3.7

1.8

9.0

21.3

39.9

24.9

3.1

25

TABLE 21

Significant Differences in Respondent’s Educational Experiences within Major (by Gender)

In my major:

Faculty are interested in the personal development of students*

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge

Faculty introduces students to a broad range of ideas, perspectives, and worldviews*

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge


TABLE 22

2.4

4.8

17.3

44.6

28.8

2.1

Male

2.3

5.0

18.8

41.3

29.7

3.0

Female

Percentages

1.4

4.5

14.8

41.3

35.8

2.2

Significant Differences in Student’s Rating of Major (by Gender)

1.6

3.9

12.1

45.2

35.8

1.4


Academically stimulating*

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Can’t Judge


Male Female

Percentages

2.0

3.7

11.5

42.3

38.9

1.6

0.8

3.4

8.5

42.2

43.9

1.2

26

TABLE 23

Significant Differences in Satisfaction of K-State Services (by Gender)

Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following K-State services Male Female

Recruitment materials and process*

Did not know about

Knew about, but did no use



21.9

34.0

6.5

37.6

Percentages

21.7

29.5

3.4

45.4

Admissions services and online application*

Did not know about




Office of the Registrar*

Did not know about



Used, and was Satisfied iSIS and its many applications*

Did not know about




DARS (Degree Audit Registration System)*

Did not know about




Access to electronic library resources (databases, electronic journals and

1.4

4.6

20.4

73.6

7.2

67.0

1.9

2.5

20.4

75.2

8.8

17.4

7.7

66.0

6.0

19.8

5.6

74.1

0.8

1.4

16.7

81.1

8.0

11.8

3.4

76.8

4.1

16.3

1.1

2.6

16.8

79.5 electronic books)*

Did not know about




Library staff (assistance in research, effectively finding information,

2.3

21.2

9.0

67.5

2.2

10.8

6.8

80.2 learning how to use the Libraries)*

Did not know about




Library holdings (quality and quantity)*

Did not know about





3.2

40.0

5.3

51.4

5.8

41.0

6.2

47.0

2.3

33.9

3.8

60.0

9.0

39.3

3.4

48.3

27




Percentages

Library Facilities (atmosphere, available seating, hours)*

Did not know about




Residence hall food service *

Did not know about




Residence hall facilities*

Did not know about




9.1

43.3

6.6

44.0

12.7

36.6

2.3

13.2

6.5

78.0

5.6

42.0

Residence hall services and programs

Did not know about




Scholarship house (Clovia, Smith, Smurthwaite)*

Did not know about




Campus bookstore (service)*

Did not know about




Union Program Council*

Did not know about




Collegian (campus newspaper)*

Did not know about




2.5

8.0

36.4

53.1

29.5

61.6

21.1

38.9

5.3

34.6

20.2

71.5

2.9

5.4

1.9

7.0

8.7

53.9

9.2

28.2

16.8

78.1

0.5

4.5

1.4

5.4

7.4

40.4

7.3

45.0

8.7

59.5

5.6

28.4

9.6

56.4

1.7

9.3

5.5

83.4

5.4

26.3

1.5

8.7

27.1

62.6

14.7

78.5

16.7

38.7

2.1

42.4


28




Recreational Services*

Did not know about




Students’ Attorney

Did not know about




Career and Employment Services*

Did not know about




3.5

10.6

3.3

30.2

14.7

51.8

3.1

13.8

7.5

75.6

43.4

42.5

Percentages

2.3

18.8

Disability Support Services *

Did not know about




Office of Adult Student Services*

Did not know about




McCain Performance Series*

Did not know about




Diversity Office*

Did not know about




Multicultural Student Organizations*

Did not know about




26.8

61.5

2.8

9.0

2.5

39.3

40.6

49.8

3.1

6.5

36.6

55.0

2.7

5.8

9.4

48.8

27.0

64.9

1.9

6.2

1.5

6.7

5.6

39.9

1.5

53.0

20.3

73.1

1.3

5.3

29.6

62.1

4.5

28.1

9.1

58.4

4.9

74.0

46.5

44.1

1.8

7.6

34.0

59.5

1.5

4.9

19.7

68.8

1.5

10.0


29




Office of Student Life*

Did not know about




University Counseling Services*

Did not know about




Lafene Health Center*

Did not know about




4.4

16.0

5.9

25.8

21.9

46.5

20.2

56.5

3.7

19.6

16.2

63.4

Percentages

12.4

59.9

Parking Services*

Did not know about




Parking facilities (maintenance, appearance, etc.)*

Did not know about




Center for Child Development*

Did not know about




Alcohol and Drug Education*

Did not know about




Academic and Career Information Center*

Did not know about




32.1

47.0

3.9

17.0

1.7

5.0

37.5

53.4

2.4

6.6

3.5

16.2

39.8

40.5

38.1

55.3

3.8

15.8

56.7

23.7

30.1

50.0

25.3

67.9

1.7

5.1

2.3

16.0

47.5

34.2

3.1

16.7

2.6

13.6

27.5

56.2

3.2

24.5

10.6

67.1

5.2

17.1

37.8

56.3

1.1

4.8

25.5

47.7

2.9

23.9


30




Women’s Center*

Did not know about




Healthy Decisions*

Did not know about




41.4

52.1

2.0

4.5

41.2

47.8

2.4

8.6

Percentages

23.0

51.6

2.4

22.9

36.1

51.1

1.0

11.8


TABLE 24

Significant Differences in Progress Made at K-State (by Gender)

As a result of your experiences at K-State, how much progress do you feel you have made in each of the following areas?

Gaining a broad general education about different fields of knowledge*

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Developing an understanding and enjoyment of the arts (art, music, drama, and literature)*

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Improving written communication skills*

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Improving oral communication skills*

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much


Male Female

46.8

37.7

2.8

9.5

46.1

41.5

12.0

33.0

35.8

19.2

2.4

13.1

1.2

4.5

43.5

50.7

Percentages

0.7

3.4

38.5

57.4

41.6

48.6

1.0

9.5

39.2

50.3

5.8

25.2

38.3

30.6

1.7

8.1

31




Ability to speak a second language *

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Becoming aware of different philosophies, cultures, and ways of life *

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Developing your own values and ethical standards*

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Understanding the ethical standards of your discipline or profession*

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Understanding yourself – your abilities, interests, and perspectives*

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Understanding other people and their abilities, interests, and perspectives*

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Ability to participate as a team member*

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Ability to interact positively with people who are different from you*

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much


Male Female

2.8

5.2

35.9

56.1

2.6

5.7

3.5

7.6

37.7

51.2

40.5

29.5

5.9

10.8

41.5

41.8

61.7

16.0

13.1

9.1

8.1

21.9

2.5

6.4

42.2

48.9

46.6

45.1

2.4

6.1

37.3

54.3

Percentages

51.8

15.3

19.6

13.3

3.3

16.5

38.7

41.5

2.2

6.5

1.3

3.0

27.5

68.2

5.4

55.8

1.1

4.4

30.7

63.9

31.6

62.0

1.4

4.6

30.8

63.3

1.0

3.9

33.7

61.5

1.2

5.2

32




Developing good health habits and physical fitness*

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Understanding the nature of science and experimentation*

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Understanding new scientific and technical developments*

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Becoming aware of the consequences of new applications in science and technology*

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Quantitative thinking – understanding probabilities, proportions, etc.*

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Ability to put ideas together, to see relationships, similarities, and differences between ideas *

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Ability to learn on your own, pursue ideas, and find information you need*

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much

Ability to locate and evaluate information sources*

None

Very Little

Some

Very Much


Male Female

33.7

59.7

2.6

4.9

39.6

52.9

2.2

4.7

42.2

50.8

2.6

4.0

6.4

18.9

41.8

33.0

3.3

8.4

43.5

44.8

37.3

37.5

5.7

18.9

40.0

35.5

9.7

22.3

40.1

27.9

6.4

18.9

Percentages

34.6

32.4

8.1

25.3

36.5

30.0

6.1

17.6

40.7

35.5

7.7

25.3

28.1

68.2

1.0

4.8

31.5

62.8

0.9

5.3

34.8

59.0

1.0

2.7

8.5

22.9

39.1

29.5

3.0

16.6

41.9

38.5

33

TABLE 25

Significant Differences in Experiences and Relationships (by Gender)

Universities differ from one another in the extent to which they emphasize various aspects of student development. Thinking of your experiences at

K-State, to what extent was each of the following emphasized?

The development of academic, scholarly, and intellectual qualities*

Weak Emphasis

-

-

Moderate Emphasis

-

-

Strong Emphasis

The development of aesthetic, expressive, and creative qualities *

Weak Emphasis

-

-

Moderate Emphasis

-

-

Strong Emphasis

Being critical, evaluative, and analytical*

Weak Emphasis

-

-

Moderate Emphasis

-

-

Strong Emphasis

The personal relevance and practical value of your courses*

Weak Emphasis

-

-

Moderate Emphasis

-

-

Strong Emphasis


Male Female

Percentages

0.7

0.1

1.7

8.3

26.0

35.3

28.0

14.5

0.4

0.8

2.0

8.9

30.2

2.1

4.1

9.2

20.5

29.7

20.0

32.7

25.1

1.0

2.4

4.1

12.4

27.4

31.0

21.8

37.6

19.8

2.5

3.2

6.1

17.4

6.7

1.0

1.1

2.3

10.2

28.0

28.2

28.7

13.9

3.1

6.5

13.0

24.2

29.2

17.3

1.6

1.2

2.7

10.1

28.3

38.4

17.7

34

TABLE 26

Significant Differences in Recommending K-State (by Gender)

Would you recommend K-State to others?*

Definitely No

Probably No

Probably Yes

Definitely Yes


TABLE 27

Male Female

1.1

3.3

28.7

66.9

Percentages

0.8

2.1

23.9

73.2

Significant Differences in Hours Spent Working per Week (by Gender)

During your years at K-State, how many hours per week, on average, did you spend in the following activities?

Internship/Practicum*

None

1 – 5

6 – 10

11 – 15

16 – 20

21 – 30

31 +

On-Campus employment*

None

1 – 5

6 – 10

11 – 15

16 – 20

21 – 30

31 +


Male Female

52.3

7.5

11.0

9.0

10.1

7.8

2.4

60.5

11.9

8.2

5.9

4.6

2.8

6.0

Percentages

49.4

4.1

9.1

12.9

12.1

8.2

4.3

52.5

11.4

7.6

6.7

6.5

3.3

12.0

35

TABLE 28

Significant Differences in Plans after Graduation (by Gender)

What are your plans after graduation?*



Will look for a job




Military


Other


Male Female

9.0

31.4

30.6

20.1

1.0

1.4

3.3

0.2

3.0

Percentages

5.3

21.3

38.2

27.1

1.5

1.3

0.7

1.4

3.1

36

SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES IN RESPONSES BY SEMESTER

TABLE 29

Significant Differences in Responses (by Semester)


Agriculture


Arts & Sciences


Education

Engineering

Human Ecology


*Significant differences exist between Fall and Spring respondents on this item. (p<.05)

TABLE 30

Significant Differences in Demographics (by Semester)

13.9

-

26.1

18.5

12.9

16.3

9.5

2.8

Fall 2009 Spring 2010

Percentages

13.6

-

30.7

15.1

10.1

14.6

12.3

3.7

What is your age?*

Less than 22

22

23

24 – 26

Over 26

What is your overall G.P.A. at K-State?*

Less than 2.5

2.5 – 2.99

3.0 – 3.49

3.5 – 4.0



Fall 2009

7.4

40.7

30.3

14.6

7.1

5.1

24.8

36.1

31.7

2.3

Spring 2010

Percentages

14.9

42.4

24.3

11.7

6.8

2.4

22.3

35.3

38.9

1.2

37

TABLE 31

Significant Differences in Type of Institution Transferred From & Number of Credits

Transferred (by Semester)

A two year college*

0

1 – 20

21 – 30

31 – 40

41 – 60

61 +


Fall 2009

32.9

36.7

9.5

5.1

7.4

8.5

Spring 2010

Percentages

32.8

41.8

9.2

4.6

4.4

7.1

TABLE 32

Significant Differences in Respondent’s Educational Experiences within

Major (by Semester)

In my major:

I received support in finding appropriate employment or pursuing graduate study*

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly agree

Can’t Judge

Faculty are accessible for out-of-class assistance*

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly agree

Can’t Judge

Faculty are effective teachers*

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly agree

Can’t Judge



Percentages

1.5

2.9

14.4

42.5

34.8

3.9

9.1

17.3

24.1

24.4

18.9

6.2

1.6

5.1

13.8

45.1

32.2

2.2

1.4

3.5

10.9

42.5

40.0

1.7

7.1

14.5

20.4

29.2

21.9

6.9

2.0

3.1

13.1

48.5

32.6

0.7

38



Major (by Semester)

In my major:

Faculty are interested in the academic and professional development of students*

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly agree

Can’t Judge



Percentages

2.3

2.0

14.4

42.4

36.4

2.5

TABLE 33

Significant Differences in Satisfaction of K-State Services (by Semester)

1.3

4.0

10.2

46.0

36.9

1.5

Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following K-State services

Recruitment materials and processes*

Did not know about




Office of Student Financial Assistance (service)*

Did not know about




Greek experience (Fraternity/Sorority)*

Did not know about




Parking Availability*

Did not know about




Healthy Decisions*

Did not know about






Percentages

21.2

31.0

4.1

43.7

3.7

29.0

11.9

55.5

7.4

61.8

34.6

52.4

1.7

11.3

4.6

26.2

2.9

13.9

61.7

21.5

2.7

11.9

69.6

15.8

46.0

44.0

1.5

8.5

15.8

54.8

8.2

66.1

6.5

19.2

23.0

32.7

6.2

38.1

4.7

24.7

39

TABLE 34

Significant Differences in Student Relationships (by Semester)

The next three ratings refer to relationships among people at Kansas State

University. Again, thinking of your own experience, how would you rate these relationships on the following scales?

Relationships with other students, student groups, and activities *

Sense of alienation

-

-

-

-

-

Sense of belonging



1.3

3.9

3.1

9.7

21.0

33.0

27.9

Percentages

1.3

1.5

4.0

8.2

20.9

34.3

29.8

TABLE 35

Significant Differences in Attitudes Toward K-State (by Semester)

What is your general attitude toward K-State?*

Very Negative

Negative

Positive

Very Positive


Fall 2009

0.6

4.6

41.0

53.8

Spring 2010

Percentages

0.4

2.9

34.8

61.9

TABLE 36

Significant Differences in Recommending K-State (by Semester)


Definitely No

Probably No

Probably Yes

Definitely Yes


Fall 2009

1.4

3.0

30.1

65.5

Spring 2010

Percentages

0.7

2.5

24.1

72.7

40

TABLE 37

Significant Differences in Plans after Graduation (by Semester)




Will look for a job




Military


Other


Fall 2009

9.3

23.2

41.6

17.1

0.5

1.8

1.6

1.3

3.6

Spring 2010

Percentages

5.9

27.0

31.7

27.0

1.6

1.1

2.0

0.7

2.8

41

SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES IN RESPONSES BY ACADEMIC YEAR

TABLE 38

Significant Differences in Responses (by Academic Year)


Agriculture


Arts & Sciences


Education

Engineering

Human Ecology


*Significant differences exist between 2009-2010 and 2008-2009 respondents on this item. (p<.05)

13.7

0.0

29.1

16.3

11.0

15.2

11.3

3.4

Percentages

13.6

0.2

32.4

15.9

10.6

16.6

7.9

2.7

TABLE 39


Major (by Academic Year)

In my major:

I received high-quality advising*

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly agree

Can’t Judge


2009-2010

6.1

12.5

15.9

27.3

36.1

2.2

2008-2009

Percentages

7.7

14.7

16.5

26.0

33.3

1.8

42



Major (by Academic Year)

In my major:

Faculty are effective teachers*

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly agree

Can’t Judge

Faculty are interested in the personal development of students*

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly agree

Can’t Judge

Faculty introduced students to a broad range of ideas, perspectives, and worldviews*

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly agree

Can’t Judge


1.8

4.7

16.7

41.3

32.9

2.5

1.9

3.8

13.3

47.3

32.5

1.2

2009-2010 2008-2009

Percentages

1.6

6.1

14.1

46.9

29.9

1.5

1.6

6.7

17.2

42.6

29.4

2.5

2.0

4.3

14.5

44.9

32.5

1.7

1.6

6.3

15.9

44.8

29.1

2.3

TABLE 40

Significant Differences in Encouragement Within Major (by Academic Year)


Becoming familiar with current and emerging technologies*

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly agree

Can’t Judge


2009-2010

2.4

8.2

16.8

40.5

28.9

3.2

2008-2009

Percentages

1.9

9.4

20.0

40.1

25.0

3.6

43

TABLE 41


Note: the following services were not included on the 2008 – 2009 Senior Survey, and therefore, are not comparable to results of this year’s survey : Alcohol an d Drug E ducation, Developing Scholars, Academic and Career Information Cen ter, Women’ s

Center, McNair Scholars, and Healthy Decisions.


Admissions services and online application*

Did not know about



Used, and was Satisfied iSIS (KATS) and its many applications*

Did not know about




Library staff (assistance in research, effectively finding information, learning how to use the Libraries)*

Did not know about




Library holdings (quality and quantity)*

Did not know about




Library facilities (atmosphere, available seating, hours)*

Did not know about




Campus bookstore (service)*

Did not know about




Academic Assistance Center (study skills, testing services, tutoring, instruction in Intermediate Algebra, University Experience, etc.)*

Did not know about





4.7

47.7

2.0

11.1

6.0

80.9

2.7

36.8

4.5

56.0

7.5

40.1

1.6

6.1

21.6

70.6

2009-2010

8.4

14.4

5.4

71.8

1.3

1.9

18.4

78.4

2008-2009

Percentages

8.9

16.9

7.0

67.2

1.6

4.2

33.7

60.5

20.5

54.3

4.5

20.7

16.7

55.4

6.6

21.2

5.6

52.5

1.4

10.2

8.6

79.8

1.6

32.6

4.4

61.3

6.0

35.8

1.0

6.1

25.4

67.5

44




Office of Educational Support Services (ESS) – TRIO, Pilots, Upward

Bound*

Did not know about




Disability Support Services*

Did not know about




Convocations/Lectures (e.g. Landon, Lou Douglas, Dorothy Thompson,

Departmental, etc.)

Did not know about




Office of Student Life*

Did not know about




University Counseling Services*

Did not know about




Parking Services*

Did not know about




Parking facilities (maintenance, appearance, etc.)*

Did not know about




Parking availability*

Did not know about





2009-2010 2008-2009

Percentages

31.8

52.4

2.6

13.2

3.3

16.5

34.6

45.6

2.8

13.2

64.4

19.6

3.0

15.9

51.8

29.3

3.4

22.2

13.2

65.4

4.9

16.6

8.1

35.1

2.2

54.6

16.1

58.3

23.4

69.3

1.5

5.7

55.5

37.5

2.5

4.5

29.8

63.6

2.3

4.4

3.3

13.2

47.2

36.3

2.7

10.2

77.1

9.9

2.2

13.4

63.9

20.5

3.5

18.4

17.9

65.2

4.4

12.5

6.7

29.4

2.7

61.1

20.5

57.6

45




Center for Child Development*

Did not know about





2009-2010

31.2

62.0

1.7

5.1

2008-2009

Percentages

35.6

58.4

2.4

3.5

TABLE 42

Significant Differences in Experiences and Relationships (by Academic Year)

Universities differ from one another in the extent to which they emphasize various aspects of student development. Thinking of your experiences at

K-State, to what extent was each of the following emphasized?

The development of academic, scholarly, and intellectual qualities*

Weak Emphasis

-

-

Moderate Emphasis

-

-

Strong Emphasis


2009-2010 2008-2009

1.1

0.6

2.2

9.1

27.1

36.7

23.1

Percentages

0.7

1.1

2.7

10.7

30.3

35.6

18.7

TABLE 43

Significant Differences in Attitude Toward K-State (by Academic Year)

What is your general attitude toward K-State?*

Very Negative

Negative

Positive

Very Positive


2009-2010 2008-2009

0.5

3.5

36.9

59.2

Percentages

0.3

4.4

41.5

53.9

46

TABLE 44

Significant Differences in Recommending K-State (by Academic Year)


Definitely No

Probably No

Probably Yes

Definitely Yes


2009-2010 2008-2009

1.0

2.7

26.1

70.3

Percentages

0.7

4.0

28.2

67.0

TABLE 45

Significant Differences in Plans after Graduation (by Academic Year)




Will look for a job




Military


Other


2009-2010 2008-2009

7.0

25.9

34.8

24.0

1.3

1.3

1.9

0.9

3.0

Percentages

8.8

30.5

31.6

20.1

1.7

1.6

1.9

0.7

3.0

47

APPENDIX A

2009 – 2010 Senior Survey

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Senior Survey

Survey Description

Thank you for sharing your ideas with us and becoming part of building a better university. Your thoughtful responses will help the University to improve the educational experience for future students and will affirm the work of those who provide excellent services. This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Opening Instructions

Your identity will remain anonymous in any reports that are produced from this survey data. Your responses will be combined with those of other graduates in your major and your cotlege to create summary reports that will be used by faculty and administrators to improve Kansas State University.

For completing this survey, you will be eligible to win one of several prizes donated by Varney's Student

Union Bookstore. At the end of the survey, click the link to give us some additional information and your name will be entered. Your identity will remain anonymous; we will not be able to match your entry for the drawing with any of your responses. Thanks again for your participation.

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What was your undergraduate major?

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Did you graduate with an undergraduate certificate or minor?

Yes

No

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Asian or Pacific Islander

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Hispanic/Spanish/Latin American

Mexican/Mexican American

White/Non-Hispanic

Multiracial

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22

23

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Indicate below how satisfied you have been with each of the following services during your years at K-State.


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3 - Used and was Dissatisfied I 4 - Used and was Satisfied

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15.9 Library holdings (quality and quantity)

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115.12 Residence hall facilities

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15.14 Scholarship House (Clovia, Smith, Smurthwaite)

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Universities differ from one another in the extent to which they emphasize various aspects of student development. Think of your experiences at Kansas State University. To what extent was each of the following emphasized?

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The next three ratings refer to relationships among people at Kansas State University.

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Would you recommend K-State to others?

Definitely No

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What were your reasons for choosing your major at K-State?

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During your years at K-State, how many hours per week, on average, did you spend in the following activities?

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Did you officially switch majors while attending K-State?

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What are your plans after graduation?



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Please use the following to comment, in more detail, on your experiences at K

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Influences

Please list important influences on you during your time at K-State. These could include individuals (faculty, staff, students, administrators), classes, or out-of-class experiences

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Please add other comments below.

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