2014 Annual Graduated Student Survey (GSS) Results Brief: Teaching & Learning Snapshot
Office of Accreditation, Assessment and Learning
Division of Academic Affairs
Office of the Provost
Kent State University
Survey Administration
Survey Administration Timeline
Summer – Fall, 2014
Total Survey Participation
n = 1,256/4,641 (27%)
May - December 2013 Kent Campus Baccalaureates
Graduate Characteristics
Graduates’ sex, race, ethnicity, and college
Respondent Sex
Female
Male
Other Sex
Item valid total (n=1256)
%
64.3
35.5
.2
100.0
Respondent Race
African American or Black
American Indian and Alaska Native
Asian
Identified By Two or More Races
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander
Other Race
White
Item valid total (n=1226)
%
6.9
.5
2.8
1.2
.2
2.6
85.8
100.0
Respondent Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
Not Hispanic or Latino
Item valid total (n=1225)
%
3.5
96.5
100.0
Respondent College
Architecture & Environmental Design
Arts & Sciences
Applied Eng., Sustainability & Tech./Tech.
Business Administration
Arts
Communication & Information
Education, Health & Human Services
Nursing
Public Health
Item valid total (n=981)
%
3.7
28.2
3.6
12.9
7.1
10.5
20.2
10.5
3.3
100.0
Teaching & Learning Findings
Graduates’ Satisfaction with Teaching and Faculty in Academic Majors
Percent of graduates
satisfied or very satisfied
with the quality of
teaching in their major
(n=1175)
Percent of graduates
satisfied or very satisfied
with the accessibility of
faculty in their major
(n=1196)
Percent of graduates
satisfied or very satisfied
with faculty concern for
their academic
development (n=1119)
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Graduates’ Satisfaction with Skills Developed in Academic Majors
Percent of graduates
satisfied or very satisfied
with writing skills
developed by courses in
their major (n=1118)
Percent of graduates
satisfied or very satisfied
with critical thinking/
problem solving skills
developed by courses in
their major (n=1161)
Percent of graduates
satisfied or very satisfied
with verbal
communication skills
developed by courses in
their major (n=1165)
Percent of graduates
satisfied or very satisfied
with the ability to work
effectively with others
developed by courses in
their major (n=1174)
Kent State Contributions to Graduates’ Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development
Percent of graduates whose Kent State University experience was somewhat helpful or very
helpful in contributing to their knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following
areas:
Thinking
Speaking
Writing
critically and
clearly and
clearly and
analytically
effectively
effectively
(n=1164)
(n=1135)
(n=1131)
Reading for
content and
analysis
(n=1133)
Analyzing
quantitative
problems
(n=1037)
Appreciating
great works
of art, music,
and drama
(n=866)
Awareness of
ethical
implications of
their own and
others’ actions
(n=1062)
Applying
scientific
knowledge
and skills
(n=1011)
Developing
creativity
(n=1022)
Acquiring a
broad general
education
(n=1133)
Awareness of
global issues
and events
(n=990)
Appreciating
cultures or
groups other
than their
own (n=1070)
Developing
information
research skills
(n=1144)
Developing
leadership
skills
(n=1057)
Learning
effectively on
your own
(n=1165)
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