2008 – 2009 SENIOR SURVEY
UNIVERSITY SUMMARY REPORT
Steven J. Hawks
Assistant Director
&
Will Weyhrauch
Graduate Research Assistant
Office of Assessment
Kansas State University
July 2009
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2008 – 2009 Senior Survey
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
•
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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.
•
Satisfaction with Services and Facilities
•
Of the 2,881 seniors who received the survey,
2,115 participated for an overall response rate of
73.4% (up from 72.4% last year).
•
Response Rates
•
The Colleges of Business Administration and
Engineering achieved the highest response rates,
82% and 81% respectively. Two colleges
followed close behind, Agriculture (79%) and
Education (78%).
51% of respondents were female.
•
Nearly nine out of ten respondents were
White/Non-Hispanic.
•
80% of respondents were twenty-three years of
age or younger.
•
70% of respondents reported a G.P.A above 3.0.
•
52% of respondents graduate with an
undergraduate certificate and/or minor.
Participation in Major
•
80% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed
that students in their major were career oriented.
•
Nearly eight out of ten respondents strongly
agreed or agreed that in their major, faculty are
accessible for out-of-class assistance and faculty
are interested in the academic and professional
development of students.
•
Approximately 80% of respondents strongly
agreed or agreed that they found their major to
be characterized by mutual respect between
undergraduate majors and professors.
(Respondents who used a particular service)
Over 92% of respondents used, and were
satisfied, with the following K-State services:
library staff, recreational services, McCain
Performance Series, and convocations/lectures.
At least ninety percent of respondents used, and
were satisfied with admissions services and
online application, Office of the Registrar, access
to electronic library resources, library holdings,
and library facilities.
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 and the ability to learn on their own,
pursue ideas, and find information that they
need.
•
91% 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 themselves and their
abilities, interests, and personality
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 think critically (analytically and
logically)
o quantitative thinking--understanding
probabilities, proportions, etc.
o ability to put ideas together, to see
relationships, similarities, and differences
between ideas
o ability to locate and evaluate information
sources.
Demographics of Respondents
•
82% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed
that they found their major to be academically
stimulating.
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Experiences and Relationships at K-State
•
More than eight out of ten 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.
•
83% 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).
•
82% of respondents indicated that faculty
members were approachable, understanding,
and helpful (rated 5 or greater on a 7-point
scale).
•
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 feel
satisfied with the following K-State services:
o recruitment materials and processes
o KATS and its many applications
o residence hall food service
o residence hall facilities
o residence hall services and programs
o Union Program Council
•
Spring respondents were more likely than fall
respondents to occasionally or often interact with
faculty outside of class time.
Additional Information
•
96% of respondents reported that they had a very
positive (54%) or positive (42%) experience at
K-State.
•
95% of respondents indicated that they definitely
(67%) or probably (28%) would recommend KState to others.
•
Approximately 93% of respondents will look for
(32%), continue with (8.8%), or start
employment (30.5%), attend graduate school
(20.1%), or join the military (1.9%) after
graduation.
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.
Comparison by Gender
•
•
Male respondents were more likely than female
respondents to strongly agree or agree that
within their major, students received support in
finding appropriate employment or pursuing
graduate study. (Table 26)
Female respondents were more likely to report
that their K-State experiences helped them make
very much progress in:
• developing an understanding and enjoyment
of the arts (art, music, drama, and literature)
• improving written communication skills
• improving oral communication skills
• developing their own values and ethical
standards
• understanding other people and their
abilities, interests, and perspectives
• understanding themselves
Comparison by Year
•
2007-2008 respondents were more likely than
2008-2009 respondents to have made some or
very much progress becoming aware of different
philosophies, cultures, and ways of life, and
improving oral communication skills.
•
2008-2009 respondents were more likely than
2007-2008 respondents to have made some or
very much progress in the ability to speak a
second language.
•
2007-2008 respondents were more likely than
2008-2009 respondents to have a positive or very
positive general attitude toward K-State.
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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 2008 - 2009 graduates.
•
This year’s report was modified in order to follow the same summary template that is being
used for all of the Office of Assessment’s surveys. No changes were made to the Senior
Survey.
•
The survey was offered electronically, via email, to students who had been cleared for
graduation by their respective colleges.
•
The overall university response rate for fall graduates was 66.3% (719 out of 1,084
participated in the survey), and 77.7% (1,396 out of 1,797 participated in the survey) for
spring, for an overall response rate of 73.4% (2,115 our of 2,881) for the 2008 - 2009
academic year. (Note: all responses are included in the results, even if a student did not
complete the entire survey.)
•
The overall university response rate for the 2007-2008 academic year for comparison was
72%.
•
At the end of this report, we have provided summaries on items for which there was a
statistically significant difference in responses between genders, semester of graduation, and
academic year.
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If you have questions or comments, would like additional analyses executed (by gender,
ethnicity, program/discipline, etc.), comparisons with other measures (Alumni Survey,
National Survey of Student Engagement), or longitudinal comparisons, 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........................................................... 12
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS ACHIEVED AT K-STATE ....................................................... 21
EXPERIENCES AND RELATIONSHIPS AT K-STATE .......................................................... 24
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION................................................................................................. 26
SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES IN RESPONSES BY GENDER.............................................. 29
SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES IN RESPONSES BY SEMESTER.......................................... 39
SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES IN RESPONSES BY ACADEMIC YEAR............................. 45
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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 Rating Fellow Students in Major w/o “Can’t Judge”................ 5
TABLE 7
Respondent’s Educational Experiences within Major ..................................... 6
TABLE 8
Respondent’s Educational Experiences within Major w/o “Can’t Judge” ...... 8
TABLE 9
Encouragement within Major........................................................................... 9
TABLE 10
Encouragement within Major w/o “Can’t Judge”............................................ 10
TABLE 11
Student’s Rating of Major................................................................................ 11
TABLE 12
Student’s Rating of Major w/o “Can’t Judge” ................................................. 11
TABLE 13
Satisfaction of K-State Services....................................................................... 12
TABLE 14
Satisfaction of “Used” K-State Services.......................................................... 17
TABLE 15
Progress Made at K-State................................................................................. 21
TABLE 16
Regards Toward K-State.................................................................................. 26
TABLE 17
Reasons for Choosing Major............................................................................ 26
TABLE 18
Hours Spent Working....................................................................................... 27
TABLE 19
Interactions with Faculty.................................................................................. 27
TABLE 20
Switch Majors .................................................................................................. 27
TABLE 21
Plans after Graduation...................................................................................... 28
TABLE 22
Significant Differences in College (by Gender) .............................................. 29
TABLE 23
Significant Differences in Demographics (by Gender).................................... 29
TABLE 24
Significant Differences in Type of Institution Transferred From &
Number of Credits Transferred (by Gender) .................................................... 30
TABLE 25
Significant Differences in Respondent’s Rating Fellow Students in
Major (by Gender)............................................................................................ 30
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List of Tables (cont.)
Page
TABLE 26
Significant Differences in Respondent’s Educational Experiences
within Major (by Gender)................................................................................. 31
TABLE 27
Significant Differences in Encouragement within Major (by Gender)............ 31
TABLE 28
Significant Differences in Satisfaction of K-State Services (by Gender)........ 32
TABLE 29
Significant Differences in Progress Made at K-State (by Gender).................. 35
TABLE 30
Significant Differences in Experiences and Relationships at
K-State (by Gender) ......................................................................................... 37
TABLE 31
Significant Differences in Hours Spent Working per Week (by Gender) ....... 38
TABLE 32
Significant Differences in Plans after Graduation (by Gender)....................... 38
TABLE 33
Significant Differences in Colleges (by Semester) .......................................... 39
TABLE 34
Significant Differences in Graduating with a Certificate or Minor
(by Semester).................................................................................................... 39
TABLE 35
Significant Differences in Demographics (by Semester)................................. 39
TABLE 36
Significant Differences in Type of Institution Transferred From &
Number of Credits Transferred (by Semester) ................................................. 40
TABLE 37
Significant Differences in Respondent’s Educational Experiences within
Major (by Semester)......................................................................................... 41
TABLE 38
Significant Differences in Satisfaction of K-State Services (by Semester) ..... 41
TABLE 39
Significant Differences in Student Relationships (by Semester) ..................... 43
TABLE 40
Significant Differences in Hours Spent Working per Week (by Semester) .... 43
TABLE 41
Significant Differences in the Interaction with Faculty Outside of Class
(by Semester).................................................................................................... 44
TABLE 42
Significant Differences in Plans after Graduation (by Semester) .................... 44
TABLE 43
Significant Differences in College (by Academic Year) ................................. 45
TABLE 44
Significant Differences in Graduating with a Certificate or Minor
(by Academic Year) ......................................................................................... 45
TABLE 45
Significant Differences in Type of Institution Transferred From &
Number of Credits Transferred (by Academic Year)....................................... 45
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List of Tables (cont.)
Page
TABLE 46
Significant Differences in Respondent’s Rating Fellow Students in
Major (by Academic Year)............................................................................... 46
TABLE 47
Significant Differences in Respondent’s Educational Experiences
within Major (by Academic Year) ................................................................... 46
TABLE 48
Significant Differences in Progress Made at K-State (by Academic Year)..... 46
TABLE 49
Significant Differences in Attitude Toward K-State (by Academic Year)...... 47
TABLE 50
Significant Differences in Plans after Graduation (by Academic Year).......... 48
APPENDIX A
2008 – 2009 Senior Survey .............................................................................. 49
List of Figures
Page
FIGURE 1
Developmental Emphasis ................................................................................... 24
FIGURE 2
Student Relationships ......................................................................................... 25
FIGURE 3
Professional Relationships.................................................................................. 25
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RESPONSE RATES 1
TABLE 1
Graduates by College for Fall and Spring Semester *
Colleges
Agriculture
Architecture, Planning
& Design^
Arts & Science
Business
Administration
Education
Engineering
Human Ecology
Technology &
Aviation
Overall*
#
Began
Fall 2008
#
Offered.
%
#
Began
Spring 2009
#
Offered.
%
#
Began
Total
#
Offered
103
147
70.1
184
215
85.6
287
362
79.3
1
2
50.0
4
6
66.7
5
8
62.5
204
336
60.7
481
650
74.0
685
986
69.5
132
169
78.1
205
242
84.7
337
411
82.0
96
121
48
136
159
106
70.6
76.1
45.3
129
230
119
152
275
196
84.9
83.6
60.7
225
351
167
288
434
302
78.1
80.9
55.3
14
29
48.3
44
61
72.1
58
90
64.4
719
1084
66.3
1,396
1,797
77.7
2,115
2,881
73.4
%
* The Office of Assessment receives a list of graduates on the day graduation applications are due from the Registrar’s Office; we can not
account for all graduates within a college
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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.
^ Due to the fact that the College of Architecture, Planning and Design has switched to Master’s Degree programs only, the college will not
receive a college summary report because of the few students remaining in the Bachelor’s Degree programs.
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INTRODUCTION
TABLE 2
Demographic Information
N
Respondents
Percentage
N
All Seniors*
Percentage
Gender
Male
Female
Total
1,037
1,066
2,103
49.3
50.7
100.0
3,081
2,860
5,941
51.9
48.1
100.0
Are you a U.S. citizen?
Yes
No
Total
2,069
34
2,103
98.4
1.6
100.0
5,834
108
5,942
98.2
1.8
100.0
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
13
27
35
37
19
1,858
41
10
63
2,103
0.6
1.3
1.7
1.8
0.9
88.3
1.9
0.5
3.0
100.0
51
143
174
110
99
5,186
36
41
102
5,942
0.9
2.4
2.9
1.9
1.7
87.3
0.6
0.7
1.7
100.0
233
853
598
269
150
2,103
11.1
40.6
28.4
12.8
7.1
100.0
1,859
1,823
906
686
668
5,942
31.3
30.7
15.3
11.5
11.2
100.0
75
556
717
722
33
2,103
3.6
26.4
34.1
34.3
1.6
100.0
1,060
1,530
1,688
1,638
N/A
5,916
17.9
25.9
28.5
27.7
N/A
100.0
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
I prefer not to respond
Total
*Any student with 90 or more credit hours
2
TABLE 3
Type of Institution Transferred From & Number of Credits Transferred
0
1-20
21-30
31-40
41-60
61 +
120
18
11
18
7
111
21
12
16
5
176
20
16
11
8
N
A two year college
Another Kansas 4 year public university
An out-of-state 4 year public university
A private 4 year college or university
Other
708
1,801
1,961
1,937
1,843
789
198
85
97
214
199
45
18
24
26
TABLE 4
Graduated with an Undergraduate Certificate and/or Minor(s)
Did you graduate with an undergraduate certificate or minor(s)?
Yes
No
Total
N
1,102
1,013
2,115
Percentage
52.1
47.9
100.0
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PARTICIPATION IN MAJOR
TABLE 5
Respondent’s Rating Fellow Students in Major
Students in my major are:
Competitive with each other
N
Percentage
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Can’t Judge
104
298
530
731
304
85
5.1
14.5
25.8
35.6
14.8
4.1
Career Oriented
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Can’t Judge
16
68
243
821
827
77
0.8
3.3
11.8
40.0
40.3
3.8
27
75
248
827
779
96
1.3
3.7
12.1
40.3
38.0
4.7
45
154
374
823
554
102
2.2
7.5
18.2
40.1
27.0
5.0
20
118
416
889
541
68
1.0
5.8
20.3
43.3
26.4
3.3
25
61
268
753
789
156
1.2
3.0
13.1
36.7
38.5
7.6
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
Academically honest (do not cheat, plagiarize)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Can’t Judge
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TABLE 5 (cont.)
Respondent’s Rating Fellow Students in Major
Students in my major are:
Find value in working in groups
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Can’t Judge
N
Percentage
73
167
396
723
582
111
3.6
8.1
19.3
35.2
28.4
5.4
TABLE 6
Respondent’s Rating Fellow Students in Major w/o “Can’t Judge”
Students in my major are:
Competitive with each other
N
Percentage
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
104
298
530
731
304
5.3
15.1
26.9
37.2
15.5
Career Oriented
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
16
68
243
821
827
0.8
3.4
12.3
41.6
41.9
27
75
248
827
779
1.4
3.8
12.7
42.3
39.8
45
154
374
823
554
2.3
7.9
19.2
42.2
28.4
20
118
416
889
541
1.0
5.9
21.0
44.8
27.3
Supportive and helpful to each other in meeting the academic demands of the
program
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Interested in a broad range of ideas from many disciplines
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Serious about their studies
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
5
TABLE 6 (cont.)
Respondent’s Rating Fellow Students in Major w/o “Can’t Judge”
Students in my major are:
Academically honest (do not cheat, plagiarize)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
N
Percentage
25
61
268
753
789
1.3
3.2
14.1
39.7
41.6
Find value in working in groups
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
73
167
396
723
582
3.8
8.6
20.4
37.2
30.0
TABLE 7
Respondent’s Educational Experiences within Major
In my major:
I received high-quality advising
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Can’t Judge
N
Percentage
158
302
338
533
684
37
7.7
14.7
16.5
26.0
33.3
1.8
177
319
466
552
397
141
8.6
15.5
22.7
26.9
19.3
6.9
29
77
275
910
710
51
1.4
3.8
13.4
44.3
34.6
2.5
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
6
TABLE 7 (cont.)
Respondent’s Educational Experiences within Major
In my major:
Faculty are effective teachers
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Can’t Judge
N
Percentage
32
126
289
962
613
30
1.6
6.1
14.1
46.9
29.9
1.5
33
137
353
874
603
52
1.6
6.7
17.2
42.6
29.4
2.5
35
94
269
928
684
42
1.7
4.6
13.1
45.2
33.3
2.0
32
130
326
920
597
47
1.6
6.3
15.9
44.8
29.1
2.3
50
138
343
929
534
58
2.4
6.7
16.7
45.3
26.0
2.8
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
7
TABLE 8
Respondent’s Educational Experiences within Major w/o “Can’t Judge”
In my major:
I received high-quality advising
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
N
Percentage
158
302
338
533
684
7.8
15.0
16.8
26.5
33.9
177
319
466
552
397
9.3
16.7
24.4
28.9
20.8
29
77
275
910
710
1.4
3.8
13.7
45.5
35.5
32
126
289
962
613
1.6
6.2
14.3
47.6
30.3
33
137
353
874
603
1.7
6.9
17.7
47.3
30.2
35
94
269
928
684
1.7
4.7
13.4
46.2
34.0
32
130
326
920
597
1.6
6.5
16.3
45.9
29.8
I received support in finding appropriate employment or pursuing graduate
study
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Faculty are accessible for out-of-class assistance
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Faculty are effective teachers
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Faculty are interested in the personal development of students
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Faculty are interested in the academic and professional development of
students
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Faculty introduced students to a broad range of ideas, perspectives, and
worldviews
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
8
TABLE 8 (cont.)
Respondent’s Educational Experiences within Major w/o “Can’t Judge”
In my major:
Faculty listen and respond to undergraduates regarding student needs,
concerns, and suggestions
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
N
Percentage
50
138
343
929
534
2.5
6.9
17.2
46.6
26.8
N
Percentage
45
201
417
777
545
67
2.2
9.8
20.3
37.9
26.6
3.3
45
205
424
802
484
92
2.2
10.0
20.7
39.1
23.6
4.5
57
231
426
778
470
90
2.8
11.3
20.8
37.9
22.9
4.4
40
192
411
823
513
73
1.9
9.4
20.0
40.1
25.0
3.6
TABLE 9
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
9
TABLE 9 (cont.)
Encouragement within Major
Students in my major are encouraged to:
Participate in research or creative projects with faculty or other students
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Can’t Judge
N
Percentage
60
261
471
742
427
91
2.9
12.7
23.0
36.2
20.8
4.4
TABLE 10
Encouragement within Major w/o “Can’t Judge”
Students in my major are encouraged to:
Become personally acquainted with the department’s faculty
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
N
Percentage
45
201
417
777
545
2.3
10.1
21.0
39.1
27.5
45
205
424
802
484
2.3
10.5
21.6
40.9
24.7
57
231
426
778
470
2.9
11.8
21.7
39.7
24.0
40
192
411
823
513
2.0
9.7
20.8
41.6
25.9
60
261
471
742
427
3.1
13.3
24.0
37.8
21.8
Participate in professional interest groups
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Attend professional seminars and colloquia
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Become familiar with current and emerging technology
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Participate in research or creative projects with faculty or other students
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
10
TABLE 11
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
N
Percentage
29
84
256
949
679
55
1.4
4.1
12.5
46.2
33.1
2.7
27
82
214
890
796
43
1.3
4.0
10.4
43.4
38.8
2.1
Academically stimulating
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Can’t Judge
TABLE 12
Student’s Rating of Major w/o “Can’t Judge”
I found my major to be:
Characterized by mutual respect between undergraduate majors and professors
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agee
Strongly Agree
N
Percentage
29
84
256
949
679
1.5
4.2
12.8
47.5
34.0
Academically stimulating
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agee
Strongly Agree
27
82
214
890
796
1.3
4.1
10.7
44.3
39.6
11
SATISFACTION WITH SERVICES AND FACILITIES
TABLE 13
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
N
Percentage
442
630
101
800
22.4
31.9
5.1
40.5
175
333
139
1,326
8.9
16.9
7.0
67.2
72
511
321
1,069
3.6
25.9
16.3
54.2
92
368
153
1,360
4.7
18.7
7.8
68.9
32
83
665
1,193
1.6
4.2
33.7
60.5
19
70
387
1,497
1.0
3.5
19.6
75.9
36
302
161
1,474
1.8
15.3
8.2
74.7
Admissions Services and online application
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Office of Student Financial Assistance (service)
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Office of the Registrar
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
KATS and its many applications
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
DARS (Degree Audit Registration System)
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Access to electronic library resources (databases, electronic journals and
books)
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
12
TABLE 13 (cont.)
Satisfaction of K-State Services
Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following K-State Services:
Library staff (assistance in research, effectively finding information, learning
how to use the Libraries)
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
N
Percentage
32
644
87
1,210
1.6
32.6
4.4
61.3
119
707
111
1,036
6.0
35.8
5.6
52.5
27
201
170
1,575
1.4
10.2
8.6
79.8
106
675
204
988
5.4
34.2
10.3
50.1
118
720
227
908
6.0
36.5
11.5
46.0
149
928
180
716
7.6
47.0
9.1
36.3
370
1,484
42
77
18.8
75.2
2.1
3.9
169
1,269
121
414
8.6
64.3
6.1
21.0
Library holdings (quality and quantity) and library facilities (atmosphere,
available seating, hours, etc.)
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Library facilities (atmosphere, available seating, hours)
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Residence hall food service
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Residence hall facilities
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Residence hall services and programs
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Scholarship House (Clovia, Smith, Smurthwaite)
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Greek experience (Fraternity/Sorority)
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
13
TABLE 13 (cont.)
Satisfaction of K-State Services
Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following K-State Services:
K-State Union food service
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
N
Percentage
46
298
189
1,440
2.3
15.1
9.6
73.0
20
121
501
1,331
1.0
6.1
25.4
67.5
359
825
87
702
18.2
41.8
4.4
35.6
29
151
579
1,214
1.5
7.7
29.3
61.5
146
1,423
103
301
7.4
72.1
5.2
15.3
49
303
125
1,496
2.5
15.4
6.3
75.8
811
905
67
190
41.1
45.9
3.4
9.6
61
642
238
1,032
3.1
32.5
12.1
52.3
Campus bookstore (service)
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Union Program Council
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Collegian (campus newspaper)
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Royal Purple Yearbook
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Recreational Services
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Students’ Attorney
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Career & Employment Services
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
14
TABLE 13 (cont.)
Satisfaction of K-State Services
Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following K-State Services:
Academic Assistance Center (study skills, testing services, tutoring, instruction
in Intermediate Algebra, University Experience, etc.)
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
N
Percentage
330
1,094
131
418
16.7
55.4
6.6
21.2
1,095
739
50
89
55.5
37.5
2.5
4.5
588
1,254
45
86
29.8
63.6
2.3
4.4
966
870
45
92
49.0
44.1
2.3
4.7
159
875
51
888
8.1
44.3
2.6
45.0
132
581
54
1,206
6.7
29.4
2.7
61.1
753
1,075
43
102
38.2
54.5
2.2
5.2
477
1,266
57
173
24.2
64.2
2.9
8.8
Office of Educational Support Services (ESS) – Trio, Pilots, Upward Bound
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Disability Support Services
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Office of Adult Student Services
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
McCain Performance Series
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Convocations/lectures (e.g. Landon, Lou Douglas, Dorothy Thompson,
Departmental)
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Diversity Office
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Multicultural Student Organizations
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
15
TABLE 13 (cont.)
Satisfaction of K-State Services
Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following K-State Services:
Office of Student Life
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
N
Percentage
405
1,136
69
363
20.5
57.6
3.5
18.4
354
1,287
86
246
17.9
65.2
4.4
12.5
61
374
551
987
3.1
19.0
27.9
50.0
44
264
1,260
405
2.2
13.4
63.9
20.5
66
260
931
716
3.3
13.2
47.2
36.3
54
201
1,522
196
2.7
10.2
77.1
9.9
111
938
223
701
5.6
47.5
11.3
35.5
703
1,152
48
70
35.6
58.4
2.4
3.5
University Counseling Services
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Lafene Health Center
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Parking services
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Parking facilities (maintenance, appearance, etc.)
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Parking availability
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Campus security
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Center for Child Development
Did not know about
Knew about, but did not use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
16
TABLE 14
Satisfaction of “Used” K-State Services
Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following K-State Services:
Recruitment materials and process
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
N
Percentage
101
800
11.2
88.8
139
1,326
9.5
90.5
321
1,069
23.1
76.9
153
1,360
10.1
89.9
665
1,193
35.8
64.2
387
1,497
20.5
79.5
161
1,474
9.8
90.2
87
1,210
6.7
93.3
111
1,036
9.7
90.3
170
1,575
9.7
90.3
204
988
17.1
82.9
227
908
20.0
80.0
Admissions Services and online application
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Office of Student Financial Assistance (service)
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Office of the Registrar
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
KATS (now iSIS) and its many applications
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
DARS (Degree Audit Registration System)
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Access to electronic library resources (databases, electronic journals and
books)
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Library staff (assistance in research, effectively finding information, learning
how to use the Libraries)
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Library holdings (quality and quantity) and library facilities (atmosphere,
available seating, hours, etc.)
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Library facilities (atmosphere, available seating, hours)
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Residence hall food service
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Residence hall facilities
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
17
TABLE 14 (cont.)
Satisfaction of “Used” K-State Services
Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following K-State Services:
Residence hall services and programs
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
N
Percentage
180
716
20.1
79.9
42
77
35.3
64.7
121
414
22.6
77.4
189
1,440
11.6
88.4
501
1,331
27.3
72.7
87
702
11.0
89.0
579
1,214
32.3
67.7
103
301
25.5
74.5
125
1,496
7.7
92.3
67
190
26.1
73.9
238
1,032
18.7
81.3
131
418
23.9
76.1
50
89
36.0
64.0
Scholarship House (Clovia, Smith, Smurthwaite)
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Greek experience (Fraternity/Sorority)
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
K-State Union food service
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Campus bookstore (service)
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Union Program Council
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Collegian (campus newspaper)
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Royal Purple Yearbook
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Recreational Services
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Students’ Attorney
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Career & Employment Services
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Academic Assistance Center (study skills, testing services, tutoring, instruction
in Intermediate Algebra, University Experience, etc.)
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Office of Educational Support Services (ESS) – Trio, Pilots, Upward Bound
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
18
TABLE 14 (cont.)
Satisfaction of “Used” K-State Services
Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following K-State Services:
Disability Support Services
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
N
Percentage
45
86
34.4
65.6
45
92
32.8
67.2
51
888
5.4
94.6
54
1,206
4.3
95.7
43
102
29.7
70.3
57
173
24.8
75.2
69
363
16.0
84.0
86
246
25.9
74.1
551
987
35.8
64.2
1,260
405
75.7
24.3
931
716
56.5
43.5
1,522
196
88.6
11.4
223
701
24.1
75.9
Office of Adult Student Services
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
McCain Performance Series
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Convocations/lectures (e.g. Landon, Lou Douglas, Dorothy Thompson,
Departmental)
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Diversity Office
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Multicultural Student Organizations
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Office of Student Life
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
University Counseling Services
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Lafene Health Center
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Parking services
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Parking facilities (maintenance, appearance, etc.)
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Parking availability
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Campus security
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
19
TABLE 14 (cont.)
Satisfaction of “Used” K-State Services
Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following K-State Services:
Center for Child Development
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
N
Percentage
48
70
40.7
59.3
20
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS ACHIEVED AT K-STATE
TABLE 15
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
N
Percentage
24
78
840
981
1.2
4.1
43.7
51.0
178
490
742
513
9.3
25.5
38.6
26.7
33
220
822
848
1.7
11.4
42.7
44.1
98
367
814
644
5.1
19.1
42.3
33.5
1,100
326
289
208
57.2
17.0
15.0
10.8
42
193
804
884
2.2
10.0
41.8
46.0
74
156
738
955
3.8
8.1
38.4
49.7
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
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
Developing your own values and ethical standards
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
21
TABLE 15 (cont.)
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?
Understanding the ethical standards of your discipline or profession
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
N
Percentage
40
117
678
1,088
2.1
6.1
35.3
56.6
28
96
609
1,190
1.5
5.0
31.7
61.9
24
107
770
1,022
1.2
5.6
40.0
53.1
33
105
685
1,100
1.7
5.5
35.6
57.2
31
101
689
1,102
1.6
5.3
35.8
57.3
151
417
750
605
7.9
21.7
39.0
31.5
145
406
718
654
7.5
21.1
37.3
34.0
150
410
753
610
7.8
21.3
39.2
31.7
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
22
TABLE 15 (cont.)
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?
Becoming aware of the consequences of new applications in science and
technology
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
N
Percentage
158
431
743
591
8.2
22.4
38.6
30.7
27
104
715
1,077
1.4
5.4
37.2
56.0
57
272
804
790
3.0
14.1
41.8
41.1
26
112
729
1,056
1.4
5.8
37.9
54.9
22
81
603
1,217
1.1
4.2
31.4
63.3
23
114
691
1,095
1.2
5.9
35.9
56.9
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
23
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%
The development of academic,
scholarly, and intellectual qualities
The development of aesthetic,
expressive, and creative qualities
20%
Being critical, evaluative, and
analytical
The development of vocational and
occupational competence
The personal relevance and practical
value of your courses
10%
0%
Weak
Emphasis
Moderate
Emphasis
Strong
Emphasis
24
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%
Relationships with other students,
student groups, and activities
10.0%
0.0%
Sense of
Alienation
Sense of
Belonging
FIGURE 3
Professional Relationships
40.0%
30.0%
Relationships with faculty members
20.0%
Relationships with Graduate
Teaching Assistants (GTAs)
10.0%
0.0%
Remote,
Unsympathetic,
Unhelpful
Approachable,
Understanding,
Helpful
25
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TABLE 16
Regards Toward K-State
N
Percentage
What is your general attitude toward K-State?
Very Negative
Negative
Positive
Very Positive
Total
5
83
792
1,028
1,908
0.3
4.4
41.5
53.9
100.0
Would you recommend K-State to others?
Definitely No
Probably No
Probably Yes
Definitely Yes
Total
14
77
538
1,279
1,908
0.7
4.0
28.2
67.0
100.0
TABLE 17
Reasons for Choosing Major
What were your reasons for choosing your major at KState?
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
N
Total ‘N’
Percentage
1,186
547
600
544
297
173
342
1,252
343
539
974
167
1,907
1,907
1,907
1,907
1,907
1,907
1,907
1,907
1,907
1,907
1,907
1,907
62.2
28.7
31.5
28.5
15.6
9.1
17.9
65.7
18.0
28.3
51.1
8.8
Respondents could check more than one category
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TABLE 18
Hours spent Working
During your years at KState, how many hours per
week, on average, did you
spend in the following
activities?
Internship/Practicum
On-Campus Employment
Off-Campus Employment
N
1,907
1,907
1,907
None
1–5
6 - 10
53.6
50.4
33.9
11.2
5.1
6.4
7.3
8.3
8.5
11 – 15
16 – 20
Percentages
6.6
6.3
11.2
13.0
11.1
14.5
21 – 30
31 +
4.2
8.9
14.7
10.7
3.0
10.9
TABLE 19
Interactions with Faculty
How often did you interact with faculty outside of class time?
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Total
N
Percentage
95
606
944
262
1,907
5.0
31.8
49.5
13.7
100.0
N
Percentage
1,074
590
176
67
1,907
56.3
30.9
9.2
3.5
100.0
TABLE 20
Switch Majors
Did you officially switch majors while attending K-State?
No
Yes, once
Yes, twice
Yes, three or more
Total
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TABLE 21
Plans after Graduation
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
N
Percentage
168
581
603
384
32
31
37
14
57
1,907
8.8
30.5
31.6
20.1
1.7
1.6
1.9
0.7
3.0
100.0
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SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES IN RESPONSES BY GENDER
TABLE 22
Significant Differences in College (by Gender)
Male
College Graduating in*:
Agriculture
Architecture, Planning & Design
Arts & Sciences
Business Administration
Education
Engineering
Human Ecology
Technology & Aviation
16.8
0.4
25.8
18.2
3.7
28.6
1.8
4.6
Female
Percentages
10.4
0.1
38.6
13.9
17.5
4.9
13.9
0.8
*Significant differences exist between male and female respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 23
Significant Differences in Demographics (by Gender)
Male
Female
Percentages
What is your age?*
Less than 22
22
23
24 – 26
Over 26
6.7
34.3
33.7
17.5
7.9
15.4
46.6
23.4
8.3
6.4
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
I prefer not to respond
5.3
31.1
34.7
27.5
1.4
1.9
21.9
33.5
41.0
1.8
*Significant differences exist between male and female respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 24
Significant Differences in Type of Institution Transferred From & Number of Credits
Transferred (by Gender)
Male
Female
Percentages
An out-of-state 4 year public university*
0
1 – 20
21 – 30
31 – 40
41 – 60
61 +
94.7
2.9
0.8
0.4
0.3
1.0
91.8
5.2
0.9
0.7
0.8
0.6
A private 4 year college or university*
0
1 – 20
21 – 30
31 – 40
41 – 60
61 +
92.3
4.1
1.2
0.6
1.0
1.0
91.9
5.2
1.1
1.1
0.6
0.1
*Significant differences exist between male and female respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 25
Significant Differences in Respondent’s Rating Fellow Students in Major (by Gender)
Students in my major are:
Male
Female
Percentages
Interested in a broad range of ideas from many disciplines*
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Can’t Judge
2.7
8.3
20.7
38.4
25.5
4.5
1.7
6.7
15.9
41.8
28.4
5.5
Find value working in groups*
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Can’t Judge
3.1
6.1
17.4
35.2
32.3
5.8
4.0
10.1
21.1
35.3
24.5
5.0
*Significant differences exist between male and female respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 26
Significant Differences in Respondent’s Educational Experiences
within Major (by Gender)
In my major:
Male
I received support in finding appropriate employment or pursuing graduate
study*
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Can’t Judge
7.8
13.0
21.4
28.2
22.9
6.7
Female
Percentages
9.4
18.1
24.0
25.6
15.9
7.0
*Significant differences exist between male and female respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 27
Significant Differences in Encouragement within Major (by Gender)
Students in my major are encouraged to:
Male
Female
Percentages
Participate in professional interest groups*
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Can’t Judge
1.6
8.0
22.5
39.1
24.3
4.5
2.8
11.9
18.9
39.1
22.9
4.4
Attend professional seminars and colloquia*
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Can’t Judge
1.9
10.1
22.2
37.9
24.2
3.8
3.7
12.4
19.4
37.9
21.6
5.0
Become familiar with current and emerging technology*
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Can’t Judge
1.2
9.1
17.9
41.2
27.2
3.4
2.7
9.6
22.1
39.0
22.9
3.7
*Significant differences exist between male and female respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 28
Significant Differences in Satisfaction of K-State Services (by Gender)
Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following K-State services
Male
Female
Percentages
Recruitment materials and process*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
21.1
35.8
6.3
36.8
23.7
28.2
4.0
44.2
Admissions services and online application*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
8.7
18.7
10.1
62.5
9.0
15.1
4.2
71.7
Access to electronic library resources (databases, electronic journals and
electronic books)*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
2.2
20.5
9.1
68.2
1.5
10.4
7.2
80.9
Library staff (assistance in research, effectively finding information, learning
how to use the Libraries)*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
2.2
36.8
4.7
56.4
1.1
28.7
4.2
66.0
Library Facilities (atmosphere, available seating, hours)*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
1.6
11.9
9.3
77.2
1.2
8.5
7.9
82.4
Residence hall food service *
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
6.9
40.6
9.8
42.8
4.0
28.1
10.9
57.0
Residence hall facilities*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
7.6
43.4
13.0
36.0
4.5
29.9
10.1
55.5
Residence hall services and programs*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
8.7
53.1
9.4
28.8
6.4
41.3
8.8
43.5
*Significant differences exist between male and female respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 28 (cont.)
Significant Differences in Satisfaction of K-State Services (by Gender)
Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following K-State services
Male
Female
Percentages
Scholarship house (Clovia, Smith, Smurthwaite)*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
21.2
73.0
2.6
3.2
16.4
77.3
1.7
4.6
K-State Student Union food service*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
3.3
15.1
11.0
70.6
1.4
15.1
8.2
75.2
Campus bookstore (service)*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
1.3
7.6
30.5
60.5
0.7
4.8
20.5
74.1
Union Program Council*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
20.5
41.1
5.2
33.2
16.0
42.5
3.7
37.8
Collegian (campus newspaper)*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
1.8
7.8
33.4
57.0
1.2
7.5
25.4
65.8
Royal Purple Yearbook*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
8.1
72.1
6.3
13.5
6.7
72.2
4.2
16.9
Students’ Attorney
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
38.5
46.6
4.0
10.8
43.6
45.1
2.8
8.5
Disability Support Services*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
32.6
59.6
2.9
4.9
27.1
67.3
1.7
3.9
*Significant differences exist between male and female respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 28 (cont.)
Significant Differences in Satisfaction of K-State Services (by Gender)
Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following K-State services
Male
Female
Percentages
McCain Performance Series*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
9.9
50.8
3.3
36.0
6.3
38.2
1.9
53.6
Convocations/Lectures (e.g. Landon, Lou Douglas, Dorothy Thompson,
Departmental, etc.)*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
7.7
29.7
3.6
59.0
5.7
29.2
1.9
63.2
Multicultural Student Organizations*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
26.9
61.2
3.5
8.4
21.6
67.0
2.3
9.1
Office of Student Life*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
23.4
58.2
4.0
14.4
17.8
57.0
3.0
22.2
University Counseling Services*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
21.1
65.6
3.7
9.6
15.0
64.9
5.0
15.2
Lafene Health Center*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
4.5
26.6
23.4
45.6
1.8
11.7
32.3
54.3
Parking Services*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
2.8
15.4
64.6
17.2
1.7
11.5
63.2
23.7
Parking facilities (maintenance, appearance, etc.)*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
3.5
14.8
51.0
30.6
3.2
11.6
43.6
41.7
*Significant differences exist between male and female respondents on this item. (p<.05)
34
TABLE 28 (cont.)
Significant Differences in Satisfaction of K-State Services (by Gender)
Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following K-State services
Male
Female
Percentages
Parking Availability*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
2.7
12.7
72.9
11.7
2.8
7.8
81.2
8.2
Center for Child Development (formerly “Child Development Center”)*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
40.0
54.1
2.6
3.3
31.5
62.5
2.3
3.8
TABLE 29
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?
Male
Female
Percentages
Developing an understanding and enjoyment of the arts (art, music, drama,
and literature)*
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
12.9
31.4
36.4
19.2
5.8
19.9
40.6
33.7
Improving written communication skills*
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
1.8
12.5
44.8
40.9
1.6
10.4
40.8
47.1
Improving oral communication skills*
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
6.1
22.3
42.2
29.4
4.2
16.0
42.5
37.4
Becoming aware of different philosophies, cultures, and ways of life *
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
61.3
16.3
14.0
8.3
53.3
17.5
16.0
13.2
*Significant differences exist between male and female respondents on this item. (p<.05)
35
TABLE 29 (cont.)
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?
Male
Female
Percentages
Developing your own values and ethical standards*
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
4.7
9.0
40.1
46.3
3.0
7.3
36.8
52.9
Understanding the ethical standards of your discipline or profession*
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
3.0
6.9
36.5
53.5
1.2
5.3
34.0
59.5
Understanding yourself – your abilities, interests, and perspectives*
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
1.9
5.6
34.4
58.1
1.0
4.5
29.1
65.5
Understanding other people and their abilities, interests, and perspectives*
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
1.6
6.3
44.3
47.8
0.9
4.9
36.0
58.3
Ability to interact positively with people who are different from you*
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
1.8
6.1
38.6
53.5
1.4
4.5
33.2
60.9
Developing good health habits and physical fitness*
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
8.8
23.4
36.0
31.8
7.0
20.1
41.8
31.1
Understanding the nature of science and experimentation*
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
5.6
17.2
38.2
39.0
9.4
24.8
36.5
29.3
Understanding new scientific and technical developments*
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
4.5
16.8
40.4
38.4
10.9
25.6
38.0
25.4
*Significant differences exist between male and female respondents on this item. (p<.05)
36
TABLE 29 (cont.)
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?
Male
Female
Percentages
Becoming aware of the consequences of new applications in science and
technology*
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
4.8
19.4
39.4
36.3
11.4
25.2
37.9
25.4
Ability to think critically (analytically and logically)*
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
1.7
4.2
34.7
59.4
1.1
6.6
39.5
52.8
Quantitative thinking – understanding probabilities, proportions, etc.*
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
2.6
10.9
37.9
48.6
3.3
17.2
45.5
33.9
Ability to learn on your own, pursue ideas, and find information you need*
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
1.4
5.2
32.5
60.9
0.9
3.2
30.3
65.6
TABLE 30
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 KState, to what extent was each of the following emphasized?
Male
Female
Percentages
The development of aesthetic, expressive, and creative qualities*
Weak Emphasis
Moderate Emphasis
Strong Emphasis
2.2
5.3
12.2
24.7
29.8
17.4
8.5
2.0
5.7
8.5
20.5
32.3
22.3
8.7
*Significant differences exist between male and female respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 31
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?
Male
Female
Percentages
Internship/Practicum*
None
1–5
6 – 10
11 – 15
16 – 20
21 – 30
31 +
57.3
11.8
7.3
6.3
6.8
3.1
7.3
50.1
10.7
7.3
6.9
5.8
5.3
13.9
On-Campus employment*
None
1–5
6 – 10
11 – 15
16 – 20
21 – 30
31 +
53.8
5.8
7.7
11.0
11.3
7.9
2.5
47.3
4.5
8.9
11.3
14.6
9.9
3.6
*Significant differences exist between male and female respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 32
Significant Differences in Plans after Graduation (by Gender)
Male
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
10.6
37.7
26.1
17.4
1.0
1.4
3.0
0.1
2.7
Female
Percentages
7.1
23.6
36.8
22.7
2.3
1.8
0.9
1.3
3.3
*Significant differences exist between male and female respondents on this item. (p<.05)
38
SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES IN RESPONSES BY SEMESTER
TABLE 33
Significant Differences in College (by Semester)
Fall 2008
Spring 2009
Percentages
College Graduating in*:
Agriculture
Architecture, Planning & Design
Arts & Sciences
Business Administration
Education
Engineering
Human Ecology
Technology & Aviation
14.3
0.1
28.4
18.4
13.4
16.8
6.7
1.9
13.2
0.3
34.5
14.7
9.2
16.5
8.5
3.2
*Significant differences exist between Fall and Spring respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 34
Significant Differences in Graduating with a Certificate or Minor (by Semester)
Fall 2008
Spring 2009
Percentages
Did you graduate with an undergraduate certificate or minor?*
Yes
No
48.3
51.7
54.1
45.9
*Significant differences exist between Fall and Spring respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 35
Significant Differences in Demographics (by Semester)
Fall 2008
Spring 2009
Percentages
What is your age?*
Less than 22
22
23
24 – 26
Over 26
7.6
38.8
29.1
15.2
9.4
12.9
41.5
28.1
11.6
6.0
*Significant differences exist between Fall and Spring respondents on this item. (p<.05)
39
TABLE 35 (cont.)
Significant Differences in Demographics (by Semester)
Fall 2008
Spring 2009
Percentages
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
I prefer not to respond
5.1
28.4
35.5
29.4
1.7
2.8
25.4
33.4
36.9
1.5
*Significant differences exist between Fall and Spring respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 36
Significant Differences in Type of Institution Transferred From & Number of Credits
Transferred (by Semester)
Fall 2008
Spring 2009
Percentages
A two year college*
0
1 – 20
21 – 30
31 – 40
41 – 60
61 +
33.0
34.8
9.3
6.3
5.8
10.8
34.0
38.9
9.6
5.4
5.0
7.1
Other*
0
1 – 20
21 – 30
31 – 40
41 – 60
61 +
89.9
8.7
0.4
0.4
0.6
0.0
86.5
10.9
1.7
0.3
0.1
0.6
*Significant differences exist between Fall and Spring respondents on this item. (p<.05)
40
TABLE 37
Significant Differences in Respondent’s Educational Experiences within
Major (by Semester)
In my major:
Fall 2008
Spring 2009
Percentages
I received high quality advising*
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Can’t Judge
8.7
13.9
16.6
29.9
28.2
2.7
7.2
15.1
16.4
24.0
36.0
1.3
I received support in finding appropriate employment or pursuing
graduate study*
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Can’t Judge
10.3
16.2
22.7
25.1
16.8
9.0
7.8
15.2
22.7
27.8
20.7
5.8
Faculty are effective teachers*
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Can’t Judge
2.2
6.8
16.5
43.1
29.8
1.7
1.3
5.8
12.9
48.8
29.9
1.3
*Significant differences exist between Fall and Spring respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 38
Significant Differences in Satisfaction of K-State Services (by Semester)
Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following K-State services
Fall 2008
Spring 2009
Percentages
Recruitment materials and processes*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
29.1
30.9
4.0
36.0
19.0
32.5
5.7
42.9
KATS and its many applications*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
1.9
6.0
35.7
56.4
1.5
3.3
32.7
62.5
*Significant differences exist between Fall and Spring respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 38 (cont.)
Significant Differences in Satisfaction of K-State Services (by Semester)
Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following K-State services
Fall 2008
Spring 2009
Percentages
DARS (Degree Audit Registration System)*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
1.0
4.5
15.5
79.0
0.9
3.1
21.7
74.3
Residence hall food service*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
7.6
38.7
8.8
44.9
4.2
31.9
11.1
52.7
Residence hall facilities*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
8.2
40.1
11.2
40.4
4.8
34.6
11.7
48.9
Residence hall services and programs*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
9.9
51.9
7.9
30.3
6.4
44.5
9.7
39.4
Scholarship House (Clovia, Smith, Smurthwaite)*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
22.1
73.9
1.6
2.4
17.0
75.9
2.4
4.7
Greek experience (Fraternity/Sorority)*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
10.3
65.8
6.6
17.3
7.7
63.5
5.9
22.9
Union Program Council*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
21.6
45.2
4.5
28.7
16.4
40.1
4.4
39.1
Recreational Services*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
3.3
17.9
4.6
74.2
2.1
14.0
7.2
76.7
*Significant differences exist between Fall and Spring respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 38 (cont.)
Significant Differences in Satisfaction of K-State Services (by Semester)
Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following K-State services
Office of Student Life*
Did not know about
Knew about, but did no use
Used, and was Dissatisfied
Used, and was Satisfied
Fall 2008
Spring 2009
Percentages
23.4
57.6
2.8
16.1
19.0
57.6
3.8
19.6
*Significant differences exist between Fall and Spring respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 39
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?
Fall 2008
Spring 2009
Percentages
Relationships with other students, student groups, and activities *
Sense of alienation
Sense of belonging
1.9
2.9
2.8
11.3
23.9
31.6
25.6
1.0
2.1
3.3
10.4
19.7
31.7
31.8
*Significant differences exist between Fall and Spring respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 40
Significant Differences in Hours Spent Working per Week (by Semester)
During your years at K-State, how many hours per week, on average, did you
spend in the following activities?
Fall 2008
Spring 2009
Percentages
On-Campus employment*
None
1–5
6 – 10
11 – 15
16 – 20
21 – 30
31 +
54.1
3.9
7.3
9.7
15.0
6.8
3.2
48.6
5.8
8.8
11.9
12.0
10.0
2.9
*Significant differences exist between Fall and Spring respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 41
Significant Differences in the Interaction with Faculty Outside of Class (by Semester)
Fall 2008
Spring 2009
Percentages
How often did you interact with faculty outside of class time?*
None
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
6.3
33.2
49.8
10.7
4.3
31.0
49.4
15.3
*Significant differences exist between Fall and Spring respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 42
Significant Differences in Plans after Graduation (by Semester)
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
Fall 2008
Spring 2009
Percentages
11.3
7.5
29.1
31.2
33.7
30.6
17.5
21.5
1.5
1.7
1.7
1.6
1.2
2.3
1.4
0.4
1.4
0.4
2.6
3.2
*Significant differences exist between Fall and Spring respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES IN RESPONSES BY ACADEMIC YEAR
TABLE 43
Significant Differences in College (by Academic Year)
2007-2008
2008-2009
Percentages
College Graduating in*:
Agriculture
Architecture, Planning & Design
Arts & Sciences
Business Administration
Education
Engineering
Human Ecology
Technology & Aviation
13.3
0.8
31.0
17.5
9.8
14.3
10.4
3.0
13.6
0.2
32.4
15.9
10.6
16.6
7.9
2.7
*Significant differences exist between 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 44
Significant Differences in Graduating with a Certificate or Minor (by Academic Year)
2007-2008
2008-2009
Percentages
Did you graduate with an undergraduate certificate or minor?*
Yes
No
48.0
52.0
52.1
47.9
*Significant differences exist between 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 45
Significant Differences in Type of Institution Transferred From & Number of Credits
Transferred (by Academic Year)
2007-2008
2008-2009
Percentages
A two year college*
0
1 – 20
21 – 30
31 – 40
41 – 60
61 +
32.5
40.5
9.9
3.9
5.7
7.6
33.7
37.5
9.5
5.7
5.3
8.4
*Significant differences exist between 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 46
Significant Differences in Respondent’s Rating Fellow Students
in Major (by Academic Year)
Students in my major are:
2007-2008
2008-2009
Percentages
Interested in a broad range of ideas from many disciplines*
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Can’t Judge
1.4
7.7
22.0
37.7
26.4
4.8
2.2
7.5
18.2
40.1
27.0
5.0
*Significant differences exist between 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 47
Significant Differences in Respondent’s Educational Experiences within
Major (by Academic Year)
In my major:
Faculty are effective teachers*
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Can’t Judge
2007-2008
2008-2009
Percentages
1.0
4.1
15.4
48.1
30.0
1.4
1.6
6.1
14.1
46.9
29.9
1.5
* Significant differences exist between 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 48
Significant Differences in Progress Made at K-State (by Academic Year)
As a result of your experiences at K-State, how much progress do you feel you
have made in each of the following areas?
2007-2008
2008-2009
Percentages
Becoming aware of different philosophies, cultures, and ways of life *
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
2.5
14.9
41.1
41.5
57.2
17.0
15.0
10.8
* Significant differences exist between 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 48 (cont.)
Significant Differences in Progress Made at K-State (by Academic Year)
As a result of your experiences at K-State, how much progress do you feel you
have made in each of the following areas?
2007-2008
2008-2009
Percentages
Improving oral communication skills*
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
1.7
8.3
43.0
47.0
5.1
19.1
42.3
33.5
Ability to speak a second language*
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
55.9
15.8
16.1
12.2
2.2
10.0
41.8
46.0
Developing your own values and ethical standards *
None
Very Little
Some
Very Much
3.8
9.7
41.7
44.7
3.8
8.1
38.4
49.7
* Significant differences exist between 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 49
Significant Differences in Attitude Toward K-State (by Academic Year)
2007-2008
2008-2009
Percentages
What is your general attitude toward K-State?*
Very Negative
Negative
Positive
Very Positive
0.6
2.4
40.4
56.5
0.3
4.4
41.5
53.9
* Significant differences exist between 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 50
Significant Differences in Plans after Graduation (by Academic Year)
2007-2008
2008-2009
Percentages
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
7.5
38.9
26.8
21.2
0.9
1.0
0.8
0.8
2.0
8.8
30.5
31.6
20.1
1.7
1.6
1.9
0.7
3.0
* Significant differences exist between 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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APPENDIX A
2008 – 2009 Senior Survey
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