Fall 2012 Graduating Senior Survey Results - All Students
1. Ability to write well
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.99
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
107
134
57
17
4
33.5%
42.0%
17.9%
5.3%
1.3%
33.5%
75.5%
93.4%
98.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
115
138
53
10
3
36.1%
43.3%
16.6%
3.1%
0.9%
36.1%
79.3%
95.9%
99.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
100
127
64
21
7
31.3%
39.8%
20.1%
6.6%
2.2%
31.3%
71.2%
91.2%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
150
124
38
5
2
47.0%
38.9%
11.9%
1.6%
0.6%
47.0%
85.9%
97.8%
99.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
152
119
37
5
5
47.8%
37.4%
11.6%
1.6%
1.6%
47.8%
85.2%
96.9%
98.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
153
125
30
11
0
48.0%
39.2%
9.4%
3.4%
0.0%
48.0%
87.1%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
130
130
49
6
3
40.9%
40.9%
15.4%
1.9%
0.9%
40.9%
81.8%
97.2%
99.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
119
135
56
7
2
37.3%
42.3%
17.6%
2.2%
0.6%
37.3%
79.6%
97.2%
99.4%
100.0%
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.90
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.08
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.70
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.72
6. Skills for work (knowledge and skills applicable to a specific job or type of work)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.68
7. Preparation for further education in some professional, scientific or scholarly field
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.81
8. Acquisition of a broad, general education about a variety of subject areas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.87
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
142
122
49
3
3
44.5%
38.2%
15.4%
0.9%
0.9%
44.5%
82.8%
98.1%
99.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
83
120
87
26
3
26.0%
37.6%
27.3%
8.2%
0.9%
26.0%
63.6%
90.9%
99.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
64
111
105
36
3
20.1%
34.8%
32.9%
11.3%
0.9%
20.1%
54.9%
87.8%
99.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
141
129
42
5
2
44.2%
40.4%
13.2%
1.6%
0.6%
44.2%
84.6%
97.8%
99.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
90
123
72
25
9
28.2%
38.6%
22.6%
7.8%
2.8%
28.2%
66.8%
89.3%
97.2%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
155
127
26
8
3
48.6%
39.8%
8.2%
2.5%
0.9%
48.6%
88.4%
96.6%
99.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
135
135
39
8
1
42.5%
42.5%
12.3%
2.5%
0.3%
42.5%
84.9%
97.2%
99.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
129
115
60
10
4
40.6%
36.2%
18.9%
3.1%
1.3%
40.6%
76.7%
95.6%
98.7%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.76
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.20
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.38
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.74
13. Awareness of how political and economic events impact families and communities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.19
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.67
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.76
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.88
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.78
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
140
128
35
10
5
44.0%
40.3%
11.0%
3.1%
1.6%
44.0%
84.3%
95.3%
98.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
160
116
28
9
5
50.3%
36.5%
8.8%
2.8%
1.6%
50.3%
86.8%
95.6%
98.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
164
116
27
6
5
51.6%
36.5%
8.5%
1.9%
1.6%
51.6%
88.1%
96.5%
98.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
163
97
38
8
7
52.1%
31.0%
12.1%
2.6%
2.2%
52.1%
83.1%
95.2%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
159
114
39
5
0
50.2%
36.0%
12.3%
1.6%
0.0%
50.2%
86.1%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
18. Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.69
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.65
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.72
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.65
22. Understanding of the nature and value of at least one of the fine arts (e.g., theater, dance, classical music, visual art)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.15
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
101
107
77
25
7
31.9%
33.8%
24.3%
7.9%
2.2%
31.9%
65.6%
89.9%
97.8%
100.0%
23. Recognition of the value of coming into contact with people whose ideas, race, and/or culture differ from your own
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.85
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
129
124
50
9
5
40.7%
39.1%
15.8%
2.8%
1.6%
40.7%
79.8%
95.6%
98.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
118
136
46
14
3
37.2%
42.9%
14.5%
4.4%
0.9%
37.2%
80.1%
94.6%
99.1%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.89
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
141
122
36
13
4
44.6%
38.6%
11.4%
4.1%
1.3%
44.6%
83.2%
94.6%
98.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
78
112
88
25
14
24.6%
35.3%
27.8%
7.9%
4.4%
24.6%
59.9%
87.7%
95.6%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.79
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.32
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
78
116
76
37
10
24.6%
36.6%
24.0%
11.7%
3.2%
24.6%
61.2%
85.2%
96.8%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.32
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
178
60
69
58.0%
19.5%
22.5%
58.0%
77.5%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
166
126
17
6
2
52.4%
39.7%
5.4%
1.9%
0.6%
52.4%
92.1%
97.5%
99.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
170
115
18
12
1
53.8%
36.4%
5.7%
3.8%
0.3%
53.8%
90.2%
95.9%
99.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
209
82
19
6
0
66.1%
25.9%
6.0%
1.9%
0.0%
66.1%
92.1%
98.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
184
107
15
6
3
58.4%
34.0%
4.8%
1.9%
1.0%
58.4%
92.4%
97.1%
99.0%
100.0%
Yes
No, they usually had too few students for effective learning
No, they usually had too many students for effective
Mean 1.65
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.59
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.44
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.53
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
170
109
26
4
4
54.3%
34.8%
8.3%
1.3%
1.3%
54.3%
89.1%
97.4%
98.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
180
108
17
7
1
57.5%
34.5%
5.4%
2.2%
0.3%
57.5%
92.0%
97.4%
99.7%
100.0%
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.53
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.66
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
146
138
19
9
1
46.6%
44.1%
6.1%
2.9%
0.3%
46.6%
90.7%
96.8%
99.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
152
140
17
3
1
48.6%
44.7%
5.4%
1.0%
0.3%
48.6%
93.3%
98.7%
99.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
161
133
14
5
0
51.4%
42.5%
4.5%
1.6%
0.0%
51.4%
93.9%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
154
137
17
3
2
49.2%
43.8%
5.4%
1.0%
0.6%
49.2%
93.0%
98.4%
99.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
190
109
10
2
2
60.7%
34.8%
3.2%
0.6%
0.6%
60.7%
95.5%
98.7%
99.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
151
132
21
5
2
48.6%
42.4%
6.8%
1.6%
0.6%
48.6%
91.0%
97.7%
99.4%
100.0%
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.56
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.46
40. Effectiveness of lower division courses in preparing you for upper division courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.63
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
171
130
8
3
0
54.8%
41.7%
2.6%
1.0%
0.0%
54.8%
96.5%
99.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
137
141
28
4
1
44.1%
45.3%
9.0%
1.3%
0.3%
44.1%
89.4%
98.4%
99.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
129
145
26
6
4
41.6%
46.8%
8.4%
1.9%
1.3%
41.6%
88.4%
96.8%
98.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
119
148
28
1
13
38.5%
47.9%
9.1%
0.3%
4.2%
38.5%
86.4%
95.5%
95.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
129
124
36
9
11
41.7%
40.1%
11.7%
2.9%
3.6%
41.7%
81.9%
93.5%
96.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
143
136
20
10
0
46.3%
44.0%
6.5%
3.2%
0.0%
46.3%
90.3%
96.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.50
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.68
43. Availability of opportunities for you to have meaningful participation in research projects in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.75
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.84
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.86
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.67
47. Adequacy of emphasis on behaviors/practices which are considered unprofessional and/or unethical in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.68
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
137
145
17
6
3
44.5%
47.1%
5.5%
1.9%
1.0%
44.5%
91.6%
97.1%
99.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
139
135
25
9
2
44.8%
43.5%
8.1%
2.9%
0.6%
44.8%
88.4%
96.5%
99.4%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.71
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49. Availability of opportunities for you to collaborate with other students on projects for classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.55
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
156
135
10
2
2
51.1%
44.3%
3.3%
0.7%
0.7%
51.1%
95.4%
98.7%
99.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
149
140
14
3
0
48.7%
45.8%
4.6%
1.0%
0.0%
48.7%
94.4%
99.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
143
131
22
4
2
47.4%
43.4%
7.3%
1.3%
0.7%
47.4%
90.7%
98.0%
99.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
120
145
27
2
8
39.7%
48.0%
8.9%
0.7%
2.6%
39.7%
87.7%
96.7%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
128
123
18
5
27
42.5%
40.9%
6.0%
1.7%
9.0%
42.5%
83.4%
89.4%
91.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
145
137
14
4
0
48.3%
45.7%
4.7%
1.3%
0.0%
48.3%
94.0%
98.7%
100.0%
100.0%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.58
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.65
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.78
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.94
54. Effectiveness of your major's curriculum in providing a logical sequence of learning experiences
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.59
55. Help/encouragement you received from faculty in your department with regard to attending graduate or professional school
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.82
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
135
120
25
8
13
44.9%
39.9%
8.3%
2.7%
4.3%
44.9%
84.7%
93.0%
95.7%
100.0%
56. Effectiveness of your major in preparing your to apply what you learned in your classes to decisions you will be making in the workplace
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.63
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
141
132
22
3
1
47.2%
44.1%
7.4%
1.0%
0.3%
47.2%
91.3%
98.7%
99.7%
100.0%
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57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.53
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
161
124
14
3
0
53.3%
41.1%
4.6%
1.0%
0.0%
53.3%
94.4%
99.0%
100.0%
100.0%
58. Help/encouragement you recieved from faculty in your department with regard to finding employment in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.87
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
117
132
33
8
10
39.0%
44.0%
11.0%
2.7%
3.3%
39.0%
83.0%
94.0%
96.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
166
118
15
4
0
54.8%
38.9%
5.0%
1.3%
0.0%
54.8%
93.7%
98.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
169
116
15
1
1
56.0%
38.4%
5.0%
0.3%
0.3%
56.0%
94.4%
99.3%
99.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
170
114
14
1
0
56.9%
38.1%
4.7%
0.3%
0.0%
56.9%
95.0%
99.7%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.53
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.51
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.48
62. Do you think the grades you received in your major courses usually were consistent with how much you learned in those courses?
Response
Yes
No, I usually learned substantially more than my grades
No, I usually learned substantially less than my grades
Mean 2.53
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
171
101
17
59.2%
34.9%
5.9%
59.2%
94.1%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.92
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
14
6
3
0
39.5%
36.8%
15.8%
7.9%
0.0%
39.5%
76.3%
92.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
15
2
3
0
47.4%
39.5%
5.3%
7.9%
0.0%
47.4%
86.8%
92.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
13
9
4
1
28.9%
34.2%
23.7%
10.5%
2.6%
28.9%
63.2%
86.8%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
17
3
0
1
44.7%
44.7%
7.9%
0.0%
2.6%
44.7%
89.5%
97.4%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
12
4
0
2
52.6%
31.6%
10.5%
0.0%
5.3%
52.6%
84.2%
94.7%
94.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
14
4
1
0
50.0%
36.8%
10.5%
2.6%
0.0%
50.0%
86.8%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
13
3
1
2
50.0%
34.2%
7.9%
2.6%
5.3%
50.0%
84.2%
92.1%
94.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
14
4
2
0
47.4%
36.8%
10.5%
5.3%
0.0%
47.4%
84.2%
94.7%
100.0%
100.0%
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.74
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.24
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.71
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.74
6. Skills for work (knowledge and skills applicable to a specific job or type of work)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.66
7. Preparation for further education in some professional, scientific or scholarly field
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.79
8. Acquisition of a broad, general education about a variety of subject areas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.74
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
12
6
2
1
44.7%
31.6%
15.8%
5.3%
2.6%
44.7%
76.3%
92.1%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
17
5
3
1
31.6%
44.7%
13.2%
7.9%
2.6%
31.6%
76.3%
89.5%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
16
5
4
1
31.6%
42.1%
13.2%
10.5%
2.6%
31.6%
73.7%
86.8%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
12
5
1
1
50.0%
31.6%
13.2%
2.6%
2.6%
50.0%
81.6%
94.7%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
14
4
7
2
28.9%
36.8%
10.5%
18.4%
5.3%
28.9%
65.8%
76.3%
94.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
14
2
2
0
52.6%
36.8%
5.3%
5.3%
0.0%
52.6%
89.5%
94.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
17
2
2
0
44.7%
44.7%
5.3%
5.3%
0.0%
44.7%
89.5%
94.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
11
8
2
1
42.1%
28.9%
21.1%
5.3%
2.6%
42.1%
71.1%
92.1%
97.4%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.89
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.05
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.11
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.76
13. Awareness of how political and economic events impact families and communities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.34
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.63
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.71
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.97
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.13
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
14
6
3
2
34.2%
36.8%
15.8%
7.9%
5.3%
34.2%
71.1%
86.8%
94.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
11
5
2
1
50.0%
28.9%
13.2%
5.3%
2.6%
50.0%
78.9%
92.1%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
14
4
1
0
50.0%
36.8%
10.5%
2.6%
0.0%
50.0%
86.8%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
7
8
0
1
57.9%
18.4%
21.1%
0.0%
2.6%
57.9%
76.3%
97.4%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
11
3
2
0
57.9%
28.9%
7.9%
5.3%
0.0%
57.9%
86.8%
94.7%
100.0%
100.0%
18. Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.82
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.66
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.71
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.61
22. Understanding of the nature and value of at least one of the fine arts (e.g., theater, dance, classical music, visual art)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.66
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
9
6
0
1
57.9%
23.7%
15.8%
0.0%
2.6%
57.9%
81.6%
97.4%
97.4%
100.0%
23. Recognition of the value of coming into contact with people whose ideas, race, and/or culture differ from your own
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.76
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
13
5
2
0
47.4%
34.2%
13.2%
5.3%
0.0%
47.4%
81.6%
94.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
12
6
4
0
42.1%
31.6%
15.8%
10.5%
0.0%
42.1%
73.7%
89.5%
100.0%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.95
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
12
7
2
0
44.7%
31.6%
18.4%
5.3%
0.0%
44.7%
76.3%
94.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
15
6
2
3
31.6%
39.5%
15.8%
5.3%
7.9%
31.6%
71.1%
86.8%
92.1%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.84
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.18
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
13
8
0
4
34.2%
34.2%
21.1%
0.0%
10.5%
34.2%
68.4%
89.5%
89.5%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.18
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
10
8
50.0%
27.8%
22.2%
50.0%
77.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
15
3
1
0
50.0%
39.5%
7.9%
2.6%
0.0%
50.0%
89.5%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
16
1
1
0
52.6%
42.1%
2.6%
2.6%
0.0%
52.6%
94.7%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
9
3
0
0
68.4%
23.7%
7.9%
0.0%
0.0%
68.4%
92.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
14
2
1
1
52.6%
36.8%
5.3%
2.6%
2.6%
52.6%
89.5%
94.7%
97.4%
100.0%
Yes
No, they usually had too few students for effective learning
No, they usually had too many students for effective
Mean 1.72
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.63
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.55
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.39
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.66
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
11
7
0
0
52.6%
28.9%
18.4%
0.0%
0.0%
52.6%
81.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
12
2
1
0
60.5%
31.6%
5.3%
2.6%
0.0%
60.5%
92.1%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.66
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.50
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
12
3
3
0
52.6%
31.6%
7.9%
7.9%
0.0%
52.6%
84.2%
92.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
14
3
1
0
52.6%
36.8%
7.9%
2.6%
0.0%
52.6%
89.5%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
12
2
2
0
57.9%
31.6%
5.3%
5.3%
0.0%
57.9%
89.5%
94.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
13
2
0
1
57.9%
34.2%
5.3%
0.0%
2.6%
57.9%
92.1%
97.4%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
6
1
1
0
78.9%
15.8%
2.6%
2.6%
0.0%
78.9%
94.7%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
10
4
1
0
60.5%
26.3%
10.5%
2.6%
0.0%
60.5%
86.8%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.71
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.61
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.58
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.55
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.29
40. Effectiveness of lower division courses in preparing you for upper division courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.55
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
13
1
0
0
63.2%
34.2%
2.6%
0.0%
0.0%
63.2%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
17
5
1
1
36.8%
44.7%
13.2%
2.6%
2.6%
36.8%
81.6%
94.7%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
16
3
1
2
42.1%
42.1%
7.9%
2.6%
5.3%
42.1%
84.2%
92.1%
94.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
15
3
0
3
44.7%
39.5%
7.9%
0.0%
7.9%
44.7%
84.2%
92.1%
92.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
11
5
3
1
47.4%
28.9%
13.2%
7.9%
2.6%
47.4%
76.3%
89.5%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
13
3
3
0
50.0%
34.2%
7.9%
7.9%
0.0%
50.0%
84.2%
92.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.39
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.89
43. Availability of opportunities for you to have meaningful participation in research projects in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.87
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.87
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.89
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.74
47. Adequacy of emphasis on behaviors/practices which are considered unprofessional and/or unethical in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.76
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
14
2
2
1
48.6%
37.8%
5.4%
5.4%
2.7%
48.6%
86.5%
91.9%
97.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
11
6
1
0
52.6%
28.9%
15.8%
2.6%
0.0%
52.6%
81.6%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.68
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49. Availability of opportunities for you to collaborate with other students on projects for classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.47
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
12
1
1
0
61.1%
33.3%
2.8%
2.8%
0.0%
61.1%
94.4%
97.2%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
12
5
1
0
51.4%
32.4%
13.5%
2.7%
0.0%
51.4%
83.8%
97.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
13
6
3
0
40.5%
35.1%
16.2%
8.1%
0.0%
40.5%
75.7%
91.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
19
6
0
0
34.2%
50.0%
15.8%
0.0%
0.0%
34.2%
84.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
16
4
2
2
36.8%
42.1%
10.5%
5.3%
5.3%
36.8%
78.9%
89.5%
94.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
14
1
1
0
56.8%
37.8%
2.7%
2.7%
0.0%
56.8%
94.6%
97.3%
100.0%
100.0%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.68
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.92
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.82
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.00
54. Effectiveness of your major's curriculum in providing a logical sequence of learning experiences
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.51
55. Help/encouragement you received from faculty in your department with regard to attending graduate or professional school
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.74
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
17
2
1
1
44.7%
44.7%
5.3%
2.6%
2.6%
44.7%
89.5%
94.7%
97.4%
100.0%
56. Effectiveness of your major in preparing your to apply what you learned in your classes to decisions you will be making in the workplace
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.62
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
15
4
0
0
48.6%
40.5%
10.8%
0.0%
0.0%
48.6%
89.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
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57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.53
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
11
3
1
0
60.5%
28.9%
7.9%
2.6%
0.0%
60.5%
89.5%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
58. Help/encouragement you recieved from faculty in your department with regard to finding employment in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.89
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
17
4
3
0
36.8%
44.7%
10.5%
7.9%
0.0%
36.8%
81.6%
92.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
12
2
2
0
57.9%
31.6%
5.3%
5.3%
0.0%
57.9%
89.5%
94.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
10
5
0
0
60.5%
26.3%
13.2%
0.0%
0.0%
60.5%
86.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
11
4
0
0
59.5%
29.7%
10.8%
0.0%
0.0%
59.5%
89.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.58
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.53
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.51
62. Do you think the grades you received in your major courses usually were consistent with how much you learned in those courses?
Response
Yes
No, I usually learned substantially more than my grades
No, I usually learned substantially less than my grades
Mean 2.64
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
11
1
66.7%
30.6%
2.8%
66.7%
97.2%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
1
4
0
0
0
20.0%
80.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
20.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
1
4
0
0
0
20.0%
80.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
20.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.80
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.80
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.40
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.60
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.60
6. Skills for work (knowledge and skills applicable to a specific job or type of work)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.60
7. Preparation for further education in some professional, scientific or scholarly field
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.40
8. Acquisition of a broad, general education about a variety of subject areas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.60
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
2
1
0
0
40.0%
40.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
1
4
0
0
0
20.0%
80.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
20.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
2
1
0
0
40.0%
40.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.80
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.80
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.80
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.40
13. Awareness of how political and economic events impact families and communities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.60
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.40
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.60
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.60
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.60
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
18. Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.40
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.40
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.60
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.40
22. Understanding of the nature and value of at least one of the fine arts (e.g., theater, dance, classical music, visual art)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.80
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
2
1
0
0
40.0%
40.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
23. Recognition of the value of coming into contact with people whose ideas, race, and/or culture differ from your own
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.60
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
1
4
0
0
0
20.0%
80.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
20.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.80
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.60
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.60
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
2
1
0
0
40.0%
40.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.80
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Yes
No, they usually had too few students for effective learning
No, they usually had too many students for effective
Mean 1.60
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.20
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.20
40. Effectiveness of lower division courses in preparing you for upper division courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
1
4
0
0
0
20.0%
80.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
20.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.20
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
43. Availability of opportunities for you to have meaningful participation in research projects in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.80
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
47. Adequacy of emphasis on behaviors/practices which are considered unprofessional and/or unethical in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
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49. Availability of opportunities for you to collaborate with other students on projects for classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.25
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
1
0
0
0
75.0%
25.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
75.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
1
0
0
0
75.0%
25.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
75.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
1
1
0
0
60.0%
20.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.25
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.20
54. Effectiveness of your major's curriculum in providing a logical sequence of learning experiences
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.20
55. Help/encouragement you received from faculty in your department with regard to attending graduate or professional school
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
56. Effectiveness of your major in preparing your to apply what you learned in your classes to decisions you will be making in the workplace
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
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57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
58. Help/encouragement you recieved from faculty in your department with regard to finding employment in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.20
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.20
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.20
62. Do you think the grades you received in your major courses usually were consistent with how much you learned in those courses?
Response
Yes
No, I usually learned substantially more than my grades
No, I usually learned substantially less than my grades
Mean 2.60
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
2
4
3
0
35.7%
14.3%
28.6%
21.4%
0.0%
35.7%
50.0%
78.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
3
1
3
0
50.0%
21.4%
7.1%
21.4%
0.0%
50.0%
71.4%
78.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
5
3
1
14.3%
21.4%
35.7%
21.4%
7.1%
14.3%
35.7%
71.4%
92.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
6
1
0
1
42.9%
42.9%
7.1%
0.0%
7.1%
42.9%
85.7%
92.9%
92.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
3
2
0
1
57.1%
21.4%
14.3%
0.0%
7.1%
57.1%
78.6%
92.9%
92.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
5
2
1
0
42.9%
35.7%
14.3%
7.1%
0.0%
42.9%
78.6%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
4
1
1
2
42.9%
28.6%
7.1%
7.1%
14.3%
42.9%
71.4%
78.6%
85.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
4
2
2
0
42.9%
28.6%
14.3%
14.3%
0.0%
42.9%
71.4%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.36
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.00
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.86
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.86
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.79
6. Skills for work (knowledge and skills applicable to a specific job or type of work)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.86
7. Preparation for further education in some professional, scientific or scholarly field
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.21
8. Acquisition of a broad, general education about a variety of subject areas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.00
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
3
2
2
1
42.9%
21.4%
14.3%
14.3%
7.1%
42.9%
64.3%
78.6%
92.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
6
3
2
0
21.4%
42.9%
21.4%
14.3%
0.0%
21.4%
64.3%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
7
1
2
1
21.4%
50.0%
7.1%
14.3%
7.1%
21.4%
71.4%
78.6%
92.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
2
4
0
0
57.1%
14.3%
28.6%
0.0%
0.0%
57.1%
71.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
5
1
5
1
14.3%
35.7%
7.1%
35.7%
7.1%
14.3%
50.0%
57.1%
92.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
4
2
1
0
50.0%
28.6%
14.3%
7.1%
0.0%
50.0%
78.6%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
8
1
1
0
28.6%
57.1%
7.1%
7.1%
0.0%
28.6%
85.7%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
3
5
1
0
35.7%
21.4%
35.7%
7.1%
0.0%
35.7%
57.1%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.21
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.29
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.36
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.71
13. Awareness of how political and economic events impact families and communities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.86
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.79
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.93
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.14
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.43
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
6
2
2
1
21.4%
42.9%
14.3%
14.3%
7.1%
21.4%
64.3%
78.6%
92.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
3
2
2
1
42.9%
21.4%
14.3%
14.3%
7.1%
42.9%
64.3%
78.6%
92.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
5
2
1
0
42.9%
35.7%
14.3%
7.1%
0.0%
42.9%
78.6%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
2
7
0
1
28.6%
14.3%
50.0%
0.0%
7.1%
28.6%
42.9%
92.9%
92.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
4
1
1
0
57.1%
28.6%
7.1%
7.1%
0.0%
57.1%
85.7%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
18. Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.21
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.86
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.43
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.64
22. Understanding of the nature and value of at least one of the fine arts (e.g., theater, dance, classical music, visual art)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.43
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
0
3
0
0
78.6%
0.0%
21.4%
0.0%
0.0%
78.6%
78.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
23. Recognition of the value of coming into contact with people whose ideas, race, and/or culture differ from your own
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.07
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
3
3
2
0
42.9%
21.4%
21.4%
14.3%
0.0%
42.9%
64.3%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
2
5
3
0
28.6%
14.3%
35.7%
21.4%
0.0%
28.6%
42.9%
78.6%
100.0%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.50
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
2
6
0
0
42.9%
14.3%
42.9%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
57.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
1
5
4
2
2
7.1%
35.7%
28.6%
14.3%
14.3%
7.1%
42.9%
71.4%
85.7%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.00
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.93
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
1
4
6
0
3
7.1%
28.6%
42.9%
0.0%
21.4%
7.1%
35.7%
78.6%
78.6%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 3.00
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
2
4
50.0%
16.7%
33.3%
50.0%
66.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
7
1
1
0
35.7%
50.0%
7.1%
7.1%
0.0%
35.7%
85.7%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
6
1
1
0
42.9%
42.9%
7.1%
7.1%
0.0%
42.9%
85.7%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
4
1
0
0
64.3%
28.6%
7.1%
0.0%
0.0%
64.3%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
4
2
1
0
50.0%
28.6%
14.3%
7.1%
0.0%
50.0%
78.6%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Yes
No, they usually had too few students for effective learning
No, they usually had too many students for effective
Mean 1.83
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.86
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.79
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.43
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.79
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
4
3
0
0
50.0%
28.6%
21.4%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
78.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
4
2
1
0
50.0%
28.6%
14.3%
7.1%
0.0%
50.0%
78.6%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.71
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.79
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
1
3
2
0
57.1%
7.1%
21.4%
14.3%
0.0%
57.1%
64.3%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
3
2
1
0
57.1%
21.4%
14.3%
7.1%
0.0%
57.1%
78.6%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
3
1
1
0
64.3%
21.4%
7.1%
7.1%
0.0%
64.3%
85.7%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
5
2
0
1
42.9%
35.7%
14.3%
0.0%
7.1%
42.9%
78.6%
92.9%
92.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
0
1
1
0
85.7%
0.0%
7.1%
7.1%
0.0%
85.7%
85.7%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
2
2
1
0
64.3%
14.3%
14.3%
7.1%
0.0%
64.3%
78.6%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.93
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.71
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.57
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.93
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.36
40. Effectiveness of lower division courses in preparing you for upper division courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.64
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
5
1
0
0
57.1%
35.7%
7.1%
0.0%
0.0%
57.1%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
6
3
1
1
21.4%
42.9%
21.4%
7.1%
7.1%
21.4%
64.3%
85.7%
92.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
7
3
0
0
28.6%
50.0%
21.4%
0.0%
0.0%
28.6%
78.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
4
3
0
1
42.9%
28.6%
21.4%
0.0%
7.1%
42.9%
71.4%
92.9%
92.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
5
3
1
0
35.7%
35.7%
21.4%
7.1%
0.0%
35.7%
71.4%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
3
1
3
0
50.0%
21.4%
7.1%
21.4%
0.0%
50.0%
71.4%
78.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.50
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.36
43. Availability of opportunities for you to have meaningful participation in research projects in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.93
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.00
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.00
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.00
47. Adequacy of emphasis on behaviors/practices which are considered unprofessional and/or unethical in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.21
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
3
2
2
1
42.9%
21.4%
14.3%
14.3%
7.1%
42.9%
64.3%
78.6%
92.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
2
5
1
0
42.9%
14.3%
35.7%
7.1%
0.0%
42.9%
57.1%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.07
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49. Availability of opportunities for you to collaborate with other students on projects for classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.64
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
4
1
1
0
57.1%
28.6%
7.1%
7.1%
0.0%
57.1%
85.7%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
5
3
0
0
42.9%
35.7%
21.4%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
78.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
5
2
3
0
28.6%
35.7%
14.3%
21.4%
0.0%
28.6%
64.3%
78.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
9
3
0
0
14.3%
64.3%
21.4%
0.0%
0.0%
14.3%
78.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
7
2
1
0
28.6%
50.0%
14.3%
7.1%
0.0%
28.6%
78.6%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
4
0
1
0
64.3%
28.6%
0.0%
7.1%
0.0%
64.3%
92.9%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.79
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.29
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.07
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.00
54. Effectiveness of your major's curriculum in providing a logical sequence of learning experiences
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.50
55. Help/encouragement you received from faculty in your department with regard to attending graduate or professional school
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.14
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
7
1
1
1
28.6%
50.0%
7.1%
7.1%
7.1%
28.6%
78.6%
85.7%
92.9%
100.0%
56. Effectiveness of your major in preparing your to apply what you learned in your classes to decisions you will be making in the workplace
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.71
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
6
2
0
0
42.9%
42.9%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
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57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.71
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
3
2
1
0
57.1%
21.4%
14.3%
7.1%
0.0%
57.1%
78.6%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
58. Help/encouragement you recieved from faculty in your department with regard to finding employment in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.29
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
6
3
2
0
21.4%
42.9%
21.4%
14.3%
0.0%
21.4%
64.3%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
1
1
2
0
71.4%
7.1%
7.1%
14.3%
0.0%
71.4%
78.6%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
3
3
0
0
57.1%
21.4%
21.4%
0.0%
0.0%
57.1%
78.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
5
2
0
0
50.0%
35.7%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.64
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.64
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.64
62. Do you think the grades you received in your major courses usually were consistent with how much you learned in those courses?
Response
Yes
No, I usually learned substantially more than my grades
No, I usually learned substantially less than my grades
Mean 2.46
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
5
1
53.8%
38.5%
7.7%
53.8%
92.3%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
1
3
1
0
0
20.0%
60.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
20.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
1
2
1
1
0
20.0%
40.0%
20.0%
20.0%
0.0%
20.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
1
2
0
0
40.0%
20.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
0
1
0
1
60.0%
0.0%
20.0%
0.0%
20.0%
60.0%
60.0%
80.0%
80.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
1
1
0
0
60.0%
20.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
2
1
0
0
40.0%
40.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.00
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.60
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.40
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.00
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.20
6. Skills for work (knowledge and skills applicable to a specific job or type of work)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.60
7. Preparation for further education in some professional, scientific or scholarly field
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.80
8. Acquisition of a broad, general education about a variety of subject areas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.20
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
1
2
2
0
0
20.0%
40.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
20.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
0
3
2
0
0
0.0%
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
0
3
1
0
1
0.0%
60.0%
20.0%
0.0%
20.0%
0.0%
60.0%
80.0%
80.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
0
2
2
1
0
0.0%
40.0%
40.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
1
3
0
1
0
20.0%
60.0%
0.0%
20.0%
0.0%
20.0%
80.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
2
0
1
0
40.0%
40.0%
0.0%
20.0%
0.0%
40.0%
80.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
1
2
1
0
1
20.0%
40.0%
20.0%
0.0%
20.0%
20.0%
60.0%
80.0%
80.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.60
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.20
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.40
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.80
13. Awareness of how political and economic events impact families and communities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.80
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.20
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.00
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.60
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.40
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
1
2
1
1
0
20.0%
40.0%
20.0%
20.0%
0.0%
20.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
1
2
0
0
40.0%
20.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
0
2
0
0
60.0%
0.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
0
1
0
0
80.0%
0.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
0
1
1
0
60.0%
0.0%
20.0%
20.0%
0.0%
60.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
18. Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.00
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.80
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.40
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.00
22. Understanding of the nature and value of at least one of the fine arts (e.g., theater, dance, classical music, visual art)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.80
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
0
2
0
0
60.0%
0.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
23. Recognition of the value of coming into contact with people whose ideas, race, and/or culture differ from your own
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.60
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
1
1
0
0
60.0%
20.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
1
0
1
0
60.0%
20.0%
0.0%
20.0%
0.0%
60.0%
80.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.80
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
1
2
0
2
0
20.0%
40.0%
0.0%
40.0%
0.0%
20.0%
60.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.60
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.20
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.20
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
1
2
40.0%
20.0%
40.0%
40.0%
60.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
0
1
0
0
80.0%
0.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Yes
No, they usually had too few students for effective learning
No, they usually had too many students for effective
Mean 2.00
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.20
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
40. Effectiveness of lower division courses in preparing you for upper division courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
0
2
0
0
60.0%
0.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
2
1
0
0
40.0%
40.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.20
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
43. Availability of opportunities for you to have meaningful participation in research projects in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.80
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.80
47. Adequacy of emphasis on behaviors/practices which are considered unprofessional and/or unethical in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
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49. Availability of opportunities for you to collaborate with other students on projects for classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.20
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
0
1
0
0
80.0%
0.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
1
2
2
0
0
20.0%
40.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
20.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
2
1
0
0
40.0%
40.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
1
3
0
1
0
20.0%
60.0%
0.0%
20.0%
0.0%
20.0%
80.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.20
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.80
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.20
54. Effectiveness of your major's curriculum in providing a logical sequence of learning experiences
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
55. Help/encouragement you received from faculty in your department with regard to attending graduate or professional school
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
56. Effectiveness of your major in preparing your to apply what you learned in your classes to decisions you will be making in the workplace
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
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Fall 2012 Graduating Senior Survey Results - Department of Biology
57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.20
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
58. Help/encouragement you recieved from faculty in your department with regard to finding employment in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.80
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
2
1
0
0
40.0%
40.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
0
0
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
1
1
0
0
60.0%
20.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
62. Do you think the grades you received in your major courses usually were consistent with how much you learned in those courses?
Response
Yes
No, I usually learned substantially more than my grades
No, I usually learned substantially less than my grades
Mean 2.60
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
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Fall 2012 Graduating Senior Survey Results - Department of Mass Communications
1. Ability to write well
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
0
0
0
0
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
0
0
0
0
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
0
0
0
0
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.00
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.00
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.40
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.00
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.20
6. Skills for work (knowledge and skills applicable to a specific job or type of work)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.20
7. Preparation for further education in some professional, scientific or scholarly field
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.20
8. Acquisition of a broad, general education about a variety of subject areas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.20
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
0
0
0
0
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
0
0
0
0
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
0
0
0
0
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
0
0
0
0
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
0
0
0
0
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.00
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.00
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.00
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.00
13. Awareness of how political and economic events impact families and communities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.00
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.20
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.20
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.20
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.40
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
0
1
0
0
80.0%
0.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
0
0
0
0
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
18. Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.20
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.20
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.00
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.20
22. Understanding of the nature and value of at least one of the fine arts (e.g., theater, dance, classical music, visual art)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.20
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
23. Recognition of the value of coming into contact with people whose ideas, race, and/or culture differ from your own
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.00
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
0
0
0
0
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
0
0
0
0
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.00
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
1
1
0
0
60.0%
20.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.20
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.60
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.20
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
0
1
0
0
80.0%
0.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
0
0
0
0
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
0
0
0
0
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
0
0
0
0
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Yes
No, they usually had too few students for effective learning
No, they usually had too many students for effective
Mean 1.20
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.00
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.00
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.00
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
1
1
0
0
60.0%
20.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.20
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
1
0
1
0
60.0%
20.0%
0.0%
20.0%
0.0%
60.0%
80.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
1
1
0
0
60.0%
20.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
0
0
1
0
80.0%
0.0%
0.0%
20.0%
0.0%
80.0%
80.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
0
0
0
0
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
0
0
0
0
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
0
1
0
0
80.0%
0.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.80
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.00
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.00
40. Effectiveness of lower division courses in preparing you for upper division courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
1
1
0
0
60.0%
20.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
1
0
1
0
60.0%
20.0%
0.0%
20.0%
0.0%
60.0%
80.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
0
0
0
0
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
0
0
1
0
80.0%
0.0%
0.0%
20.0%
0.0%
80.0%
80.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
0
1
0
0
80.0%
0.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
43. Availability of opportunities for you to have meaningful participation in research projects in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.80
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.00
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
47. Adequacy of emphasis on behaviors/practices which are considered unprofessional and/or unethical in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.20
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
0
1
0
0
80.0%
0.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
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49. Availability of opportunities for you to collaborate with other students on projects for classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.20
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
1
1
0
0
60.0%
20.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.20
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.20
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.20
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
54. Effectiveness of your major's curriculum in providing a logical sequence of learning experiences
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
55. Help/encouragement you received from faculty in your department with regard to attending graduate or professional school
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.20
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
56. Effectiveness of your major in preparing your to apply what you learned in your classes to decisions you will be making in the workplace
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
1
1
0
0
60.0%
20.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
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57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.20
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
1
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
58. Help/encouragement you recieved from faculty in your department with regard to finding employment in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.80
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
1
0
1
0
60.0%
20.0%
0.0%
20.0%
0.0%
60.0%
80.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
0
0
0
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
1
1
0
0
60.0%
20.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
1
1
0
0
60.0%
20.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
62. Do you think the grades you received in your major courses usually were consistent with how much you learned in those courses?
Response
Yes
No, I usually learned substantially more than my grades
No, I usually learned substantially less than my grades
Mean 3.00
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
0
0
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.12
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
41
16
4
2
24.1%
49.4%
19.3%
4.8%
2.4%
24.1%
73.5%
92.8%
97.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
38
19
1
1
28.9%
45.8%
22.9%
1.2%
1.2%
28.9%
74.7%
97.6%
98.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
34
14
4
1
36.1%
41.0%
16.9%
4.8%
1.2%
36.1%
77.1%
94.0%
98.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
37
12
1
1
38.6%
44.6%
14.5%
1.2%
1.2%
38.6%
83.1%
97.6%
98.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
33
12
3
2
39.8%
39.8%
14.5%
3.6%
2.4%
39.8%
79.5%
94.0%
97.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
35
14
7
0
32.5%
42.2%
16.9%
8.4%
0.0%
32.5%
74.7%
91.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
33
15
4
1
35.4%
40.2%
18.3%
4.9%
1.2%
35.4%
75.6%
93.9%
98.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
28
20
2
1
38.6%
33.7%
24.1%
2.4%
1.2%
38.6%
72.3%
96.4%
98.8%
100.0%
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.00
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.94
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.82
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.89
6. Skills for work (knowledge and skills applicable to a specific job or type of work)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.01
7. Preparation for further education in some professional, scientific or scholarly field
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.96
8. Acquisition of a broad, general education about a variety of subject areas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.94
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
28
17
1
1
43.4%
33.7%
20.5%
1.2%
1.2%
43.4%
77.1%
97.6%
98.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
25
24
9
2
27.7%
30.1%
28.9%
10.8%
2.4%
27.7%
57.8%
86.7%
97.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
23
36
15
0
10.8%
27.7%
43.4%
18.1%
0.0%
10.8%
38.6%
81.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
40
11
2
1
34.9%
48.2%
13.3%
2.4%
1.2%
34.9%
83.1%
96.4%
98.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
25
30
18
6
4
30.1%
36.1%
21.7%
7.2%
4.8%
30.1%
66.3%
88.0%
95.2%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
39
34
6
2
2
47.0%
41.0%
7.2%
2.4%
2.4%
47.0%
88.0%
95.2%
97.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
39
11
2
1
36.1%
47.0%
13.3%
2.4%
1.2%
36.1%
83.1%
96.4%
98.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
30
23
3
3
28.9%
36.1%
27.7%
3.6%
3.6%
28.9%
65.1%
92.8%
96.4%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.83
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.30
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.69
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.87
13. Awareness of how political and economic events impact families and communities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.20
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.72
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.86
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.17
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.76
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
38
35
5
2
3
45.8%
42.2%
6.0%
2.4%
3.6%
45.8%
88.0%
94.0%
96.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
39
33
5
3
3
47.0%
39.8%
6.0%
3.6%
3.6%
47.0%
86.7%
92.8%
96.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
31
9
3
4
43.4%
37.3%
10.8%
3.6%
4.8%
43.4%
80.7%
91.6%
95.2%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
26
12
5
3
43.9%
31.7%
14.6%
6.1%
3.7%
43.9%
75.6%
90.2%
96.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
35
31
15
2
0
42.2%
37.3%
18.1%
2.4%
0.0%
42.2%
79.5%
97.6%
100.0%
100.0%
18. Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.77
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.89
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.94
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.81
22. Understanding of the nature and value of at least one of the fine arts (e.g., theater, dance, classical music, visual art)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.54
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
27
24
11
5
19.3%
32.5%
28.9%
13.3%
6.0%
19.3%
51.8%
80.7%
94.0%
100.0%
23. Recognition of the value of coming into contact with people whose ideas, race, and/or culture differ from your own
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.98
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
33
15
2
3
36.1%
39.8%
18.1%
2.4%
3.6%
36.1%
75.9%
94.0%
96.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
40
13
3
1
31.3%
48.2%
15.7%
3.6%
1.2%
31.3%
79.5%
95.2%
98.8%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.95
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
40
8
3
2
35.4%
48.8%
9.8%
3.7%
2.4%
35.4%
84.1%
93.9%
97.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
26
31
14
2
12.0%
31.3%
37.3%
16.9%
2.4%
12.0%
43.4%
80.7%
97.6%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.89
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.66
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
29
25
18
1
12.0%
34.9%
30.1%
21.7%
1.2%
12.0%
47.0%
77.1%
98.8%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.65
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
49
12
18
62.0%
15.2%
22.8%
62.0%
77.2%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
44
2
3
1
39.8%
53.0%
2.4%
3.6%
1.2%
39.8%
92.8%
95.2%
98.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
40
35
1
6
1
48.2%
42.2%
1.2%
7.2%
1.2%
48.2%
90.4%
91.6%
98.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
54
20
5
4
0
65.1%
24.1%
6.0%
4.8%
0.0%
65.1%
89.2%
95.2%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
46
29
4
1
2
56.1%
35.4%
4.9%
1.2%
2.4%
56.1%
91.5%
96.3%
97.6%
100.0%
Yes
No, they usually had too few students for effective learning
No, they usually had too many students for effective
Mean 1.61
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.73
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.71
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.51
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.59
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
38
34
5
2
3
46.3%
41.5%
6.1%
2.4%
3.7%
46.3%
87.8%
93.9%
96.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
46
27
5
3
1
56.1%
32.9%
6.1%
3.7%
1.2%
56.1%
89.0%
95.1%
98.8%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.76
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.61
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
40
5
2
1
41.5%
48.8%
6.1%
2.4%
1.2%
41.5%
90.2%
96.3%
98.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
35
41
4
1
1
42.7%
50.0%
4.9%
1.2%
1.2%
42.7%
92.7%
97.6%
98.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
39
38
3
2
0
47.6%
46.3%
3.7%
2.4%
0.0%
47.6%
93.9%
97.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
41
4
2
1
41.5%
50.0%
4.9%
2.4%
1.2%
41.5%
91.5%
96.3%
98.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
45
32
4
1
0
54.9%
39.0%
4.9%
1.2%
0.0%
54.9%
93.9%
98.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
39
8
3
1
37.0%
48.1%
9.9%
3.7%
1.2%
37.0%
85.2%
95.1%
98.8%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.73
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.68
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.61
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.72
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.52
40. Effectiveness of lower division courses in preparing you for upper division courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.84
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
40
38
3
2
0
48.2%
45.8%
3.6%
2.4%
0.0%
48.2%
94.0%
97.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
44
6
2
0
37.3%
53.0%
7.2%
2.4%
0.0%
37.3%
90.4%
97.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
41
12
3
1
31.3%
49.4%
14.5%
3.6%
1.2%
31.3%
80.7%
95.2%
98.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
43
11
1
7
25.3%
51.8%
13.3%
1.2%
8.4%
25.3%
77.1%
90.4%
91.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
39
19
4
7
16.9%
47.0%
22.9%
4.8%
8.4%
16.9%
63.9%
86.7%
91.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
43
9
4
0
32.5%
51.8%
10.8%
4.8%
0.0%
32.5%
84.3%
95.2%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.75
43. Availability of opportunities for you to have meaningful participation in research projects in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.94
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.16
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.41
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.88
47. Adequacy of emphasis on behaviors/practices which are considered unprofessional and/or unethical in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.76
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
46
5
1
1
36.1%
55.4%
6.0%
1.2%
1.2%
36.1%
91.6%
97.6%
98.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
25
44
8
6
0
30.1%
53.0%
9.6%
7.2%
0.0%
30.1%
83.1%
92.8%
100.0%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.94
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49. Availability of opportunities for you to collaborate with other students on projects for classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.70
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
44
3
0
2
41.0%
53.0%
3.6%
0.0%
2.4%
41.0%
94.0%
97.6%
97.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
47
2
1
0
39.8%
56.6%
2.4%
1.2%
0.0%
39.8%
96.4%
98.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
41
7
1
1
39.8%
49.4%
8.4%
1.2%
1.2%
39.8%
89.2%
97.6%
98.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
43
6
2
5
31.7%
52.4%
7.3%
2.4%
6.1%
31.7%
84.1%
91.5%
93.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
25
38
8
1
10
30.5%
46.3%
9.8%
1.2%
12.2%
30.5%
76.8%
86.6%
87.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
43
6
2
0
37.8%
52.4%
7.3%
2.4%
0.0%
37.8%
90.2%
97.6%
100.0%
100.0%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.65
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.75
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.99
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.18
54. Effectiveness of your major's curriculum in providing a logical sequence of learning experiences
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.74
55. Help/encouragement you received from faculty in your department with regard to attending graduate or professional school
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.12
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
41
8
4
6
28.9%
49.4%
9.6%
4.8%
7.2%
28.9%
78.3%
88.0%
92.8%
100.0%
56. Effectiveness of your major in preparing your to apply what you learned in your classes to decisions you will be making in the workplace
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.88
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
40
9
3
1
34.6%
49.4%
11.1%
3.7%
1.2%
34.6%
84.0%
95.1%
98.8%
100.0%
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57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.61
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
44
2
1
0
43.4%
53.0%
2.4%
1.2%
0.0%
43.4%
96.4%
98.8%
100.0%
100.0%
58. Help/encouragement you recieved from faculty in your department with regard to finding employment in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.20
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
38
17
2
5
24.4%
46.3%
20.7%
2.4%
6.1%
24.4%
70.7%
91.5%
93.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
39
36
7
1
0
47.0%
43.4%
8.4%
1.2%
0.0%
47.0%
90.4%
98.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
43
36
2
1
1
51.8%
43.4%
2.4%
1.2%
1.2%
51.8%
95.2%
97.6%
98.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
39
41
2
1
0
47.0%
49.4%
2.4%
1.2%
0.0%
47.0%
96.4%
98.8%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.64
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.57
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.58
62. Do you think the grades you received in your major courses usually were consistent with how much you learned in those courses?
Response
Yes
No, I usually learned substantially more than my grades
No, I usually learned substantially less than my grades
Mean 2.46
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
40
35
4
50.6%
44.3%
5.1%
50.6%
94.9%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.92
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
20
3
3
0
31.6%
52.6%
7.9%
7.9%
0.0%
31.6%
84.2%
92.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
18
8
0
0
31.6%
47.4%
21.1%
0.0%
0.0%
31.6%
78.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
17
4
0
0
44.7%
44.7%
10.5%
0.0%
0.0%
44.7%
89.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
17
4
0
0
44.7%
44.7%
10.5%
0.0%
0.0%
44.7%
89.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
21
4
2
0
28.9%
55.3%
10.5%
5.3%
0.0%
28.9%
84.2%
94.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
18
8
1
0
28.9%
47.4%
21.1%
2.6%
0.0%
28.9%
76.3%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
14
7
0
0
43.2%
37.8%
18.9%
0.0%
0.0%
43.2%
81.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
17
8
0
0
34.2%
44.7%
21.1%
0.0%
0.0%
34.2%
78.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.89
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.66
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.66
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.92
6. Skills for work (knowledge and skills applicable to a specific job or type of work)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.97
7. Preparation for further education in some professional, scientific or scholarly field
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.76
8. Acquisition of a broad, general education about a variety of subject areas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.87
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
17
4
1
0
42.1%
44.7%
10.5%
2.6%
0.0%
42.1%
86.8%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
12
11
3
1
28.9%
31.6%
28.9%
7.9%
2.6%
28.9%
60.5%
89.5%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
12
15
8
0
7.9%
31.6%
39.5%
21.1%
0.0%
7.9%
39.5%
78.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
18
7
0
0
34.2%
47.4%
18.4%
0.0%
0.0%
34.2%
81.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
15
8
1
1
34.2%
39.5%
21.1%
2.6%
2.6%
34.2%
73.7%
94.7%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
20
2
0
0
42.1%
52.6%
5.3%
0.0%
0.0%
42.1%
94.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
22
4
0
0
31.6%
57.9%
10.5%
0.0%
0.0%
31.6%
89.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
13
13
1
1
26.3%
34.2%
34.2%
2.6%
2.6%
26.3%
60.5%
94.7%
97.4%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.74
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.24
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.74
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.84
13. Awareness of how political and economic events impact families and communities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.00
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.63
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.79
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.21
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.66
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
15
3
0
1
50.0%
39.5%
7.9%
0.0%
2.6%
50.0%
89.5%
97.4%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
15
3
1
1
47.4%
39.5%
7.9%
2.6%
2.6%
47.4%
86.8%
94.7%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
17
3
3
1
36.8%
44.7%
7.9%
7.9%
2.6%
36.8%
81.6%
89.5%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
12
5
4
2
37.8%
32.4%
13.5%
10.8%
5.4%
37.8%
70.3%
83.8%
94.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
13
7
1
0
44.7%
34.2%
18.4%
2.6%
0.0%
44.7%
78.9%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
18. Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.74
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.95
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.14
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.79
22. Understanding of the nature and value of at least one of the fine arts (e.g., theater, dance, classical music, visual art)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.45
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
14
9
5
2
21.1%
36.8%
23.7%
13.2%
5.3%
21.1%
57.9%
81.6%
94.7%
100.0%
23. Recognition of the value of coming into contact with people whose ideas, race, and/or culture differ from your own
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.95
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
16
5
2
1
36.8%
42.1%
13.2%
5.3%
2.6%
36.8%
78.9%
92.1%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
20
5
1
0
31.6%
52.6%
13.2%
2.6%
0.0%
31.6%
84.2%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.87
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
21
2
0
1
35.1%
56.8%
5.4%
0.0%
2.7%
35.1%
91.9%
97.3%
97.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
13
16
4
1
10.5%
34.2%
42.1%
10.5%
2.6%
10.5%
44.7%
86.8%
97.4%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.78
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.61
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
14
14
5
0
13.2%
36.8%
36.8%
13.2%
0.0%
13.2%
50.0%
86.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.50
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
25
3
9
67.6%
8.1%
24.3%
67.6%
75.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
20
1
1
0
42.1%
52.6%
2.6%
2.6%
0.0%
42.1%
94.7%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
17
0
1
1
50.0%
44.7%
0.0%
2.6%
2.6%
50.0%
94.7%
94.7%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
12
1
2
0
60.5%
31.6%
2.6%
5.3%
0.0%
60.5%
92.1%
94.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
15
2
0
1
52.6%
39.5%
5.3%
0.0%
2.6%
52.6%
92.1%
97.4%
97.4%
100.0%
Yes
No, they usually had too few students for effective learning
No, they usually had too many students for effective
Mean 1.57
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.66
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.63
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.53
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.61
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
19
1
1
1
42.1%
50.0%
2.6%
2.6%
2.6%
42.1%
92.1%
94.7%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
17
3
0
0
47.4%
44.7%
7.9%
0.0%
0.0%
47.4%
92.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.74
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.61
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
18
3
0
1
42.1%
47.4%
7.9%
0.0%
2.6%
42.1%
89.5%
97.4%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
19
2
0
0
44.7%
50.0%
5.3%
0.0%
0.0%
44.7%
94.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
16
2
0
0
52.6%
42.1%
5.3%
0.0%
0.0%
52.6%
94.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
20
1
0
0
44.7%
52.6%
2.6%
0.0%
0.0%
44.7%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
15
0
0
0
60.5%
39.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
18
3
1
0
40.5%
48.6%
8.1%
2.7%
0.0%
40.5%
89.2%
97.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.74
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.61
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.53
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.58
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.39
40. Effectiveness of lower division courses in preparing you for upper division courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.73
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
15
1
1
0
55.3%
39.5%
2.6%
2.6%
0.0%
55.3%
94.7%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
21
3
0
0
36.8%
55.3%
7.9%
0.0%
0.0%
36.8%
92.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
21
6
0
0
28.9%
55.3%
15.8%
0.0%
0.0%
28.9%
84.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
23
4
0
3
21.1%
60.5%
10.5%
0.0%
7.9%
21.1%
81.6%
92.1%
92.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
19
7
1
4
18.4%
50.0%
18.4%
2.6%
10.5%
18.4%
68.4%
86.8%
89.5%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
23
2
2
0
28.9%
60.5%
5.3%
5.3%
0.0%
28.9%
89.5%
94.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.53
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.71
43. Availability of opportunities for you to have meaningful participation in research projects in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.87
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.13
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.37
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.87
47. Adequacy of emphasis on behaviors/practices which are considered unprofessional and/or unethical in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.74
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
28
0
0
0
26.3%
73.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
26.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
24
3
3
0
21.1%
63.2%
7.9%
7.9%
0.0%
21.1%
84.2%
92.1%
100.0%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.03
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49. Availability of opportunities for you to collaborate with other students on projects for classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.74
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
22
1
0
1
36.8%
57.9%
2.6%
0.0%
2.6%
36.8%
94.7%
97.4%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
21
1
0
0
42.1%
55.3%
2.6%
0.0%
0.0%
42.1%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
20
1
0
0
44.7%
52.6%
2.6%
0.0%
0.0%
44.7%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
24
1
0
3
26.3%
63.2%
2.6%
0.0%
7.9%
26.3%
89.5%
92.1%
92.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
19
3
0
3
34.2%
50.0%
7.9%
0.0%
7.9%
34.2%
84.2%
92.1%
92.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
18
2
0
0
47.4%
47.4%
5.3%
0.0%
0.0%
47.4%
94.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.61
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.58
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.00
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.97
54. Effectiveness of your major's curriculum in providing a logical sequence of learning experiences
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.58
55. Help/encouragement you received from faculty in your department with regard to attending graduate or professional school
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.16
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
19
3
1
4
28.9%
50.0%
7.9%
2.6%
10.5%
28.9%
78.9%
86.8%
89.5%
100.0%
56. Effectiveness of your major in preparing your to apply what you learned in your classes to decisions you will be making in the workplace
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.92
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Percent
Cumulation
11
21
4
2
0
28.9%
55.3%
10.5%
5.3%
0.0%
28.9%
84.2%
94.7%
100.0%
100.0%
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57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.47
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
18
0
0
0
52.6%
47.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
52.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
58. Help/encouragement you recieved from faculty in your department with regard to finding employment in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.21
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
16
11
0
2
23.7%
42.1%
28.9%
0.0%
5.3%
23.7%
65.8%
94.7%
94.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
15
3
0
0
52.6%
39.5%
7.9%
0.0%
0.0%
52.6%
92.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
17
1
0
0
52.6%
44.7%
2.6%
0.0%
0.0%
52.6%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
19
1
0
0
47.4%
50.0%
2.6%
0.0%
0.0%
47.4%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.55
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.50
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.55
62. Do you think the grades you received in your major courses usually were consistent with how much you learned in those courses?
Response
Yes
No, I usually learned substantially more than my grades
No, I usually learned substantially less than my grades
Mean 2.49
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
15
2
54.1%
40.5%
5.4%
54.1%
94.6%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.29
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
21
13
1
2
17.8%
46.7%
28.9%
2.2%
4.4%
17.8%
64.4%
93.3%
95.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
20
11
1
1
26.7%
44.4%
24.4%
2.2%
2.2%
26.7%
71.1%
95.6%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
17
10
4
1
28.9%
37.8%
22.2%
8.9%
2.2%
28.9%
66.7%
88.9%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
20
8
1
1
33.3%
44.4%
17.8%
2.2%
2.2%
33.3%
77.8%
95.6%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
12
8
1
2
48.9%
26.7%
17.8%
2.2%
4.4%
48.9%
75.6%
93.3%
95.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
17
6
6
0
35.6%
37.8%
13.3%
13.3%
0.0%
35.6%
73.3%
86.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
19
8
4
1
28.9%
42.2%
17.8%
8.9%
2.2%
28.9%
71.1%
88.9%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
11
12
2
1
42.2%
24.4%
26.7%
4.4%
2.2%
42.2%
66.7%
93.3%
97.8%
100.0%
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.09
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.18
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.96
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.87
6. Skills for work (knowledge and skills applicable to a specific job or type of work)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.04
7. Preparation for further education in some professional, scientific or scholarly field
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.13
8. Acquisition of a broad, general education about a variety of subject areas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.00
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
11
13
0
1
44.4%
24.4%
28.9%
0.0%
2.2%
44.4%
68.9%
97.8%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
13
13
6
1
26.7%
28.9%
28.9%
13.3%
2.2%
26.7%
55.6%
84.4%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
11
21
7
0
13.3%
24.4%
46.7%
15.6%
0.0%
13.3%
37.8%
84.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
22
4
2
1
35.6%
48.9%
8.9%
4.4%
2.2%
35.6%
84.4%
93.3%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
15
10
5
3
26.7%
33.3%
22.2%
11.1%
6.7%
26.7%
60.0%
82.2%
93.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
14
4
2
2
51.1%
31.1%
8.9%
4.4%
4.4%
51.1%
82.2%
91.1%
95.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
17
7
2
1
40.0%
37.8%
15.6%
4.4%
2.2%
40.0%
77.8%
93.3%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
17
10
2
2
31.1%
37.8%
22.2%
4.4%
4.4%
31.1%
68.9%
91.1%
95.6%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.91
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.36
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.64
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.89
13. Awareness of how political and economic events impact families and communities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.38
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.80
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.91
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.13
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.84
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
20
2
2
2
42.2%
44.4%
4.4%
4.4%
4.4%
42.2%
86.7%
91.1%
95.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
18
2
2
2
46.7%
40.0%
4.4%
4.4%
4.4%
46.7%
86.7%
91.1%
95.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
14
6
0
3
48.9%
31.1%
13.3%
0.0%
6.7%
48.9%
80.0%
93.3%
93.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
14
7
1
1
48.9%
31.1%
15.6%
2.2%
2.2%
48.9%
80.0%
95.6%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
18
8
1
0
40.0%
40.0%
17.8%
2.2%
0.0%
40.0%
80.0%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
18. Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.80
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.84
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.78
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.82
22. Understanding of the nature and value of at least one of the fine arts (e.g., theater, dance, classical music, visual art)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.62
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
13
15
6
3
17.8%
28.9%
33.3%
13.3%
6.7%
17.8%
46.7%
80.0%
93.3%
100.0%
23. Recognition of the value of coming into contact with people whose ideas, race, and/or culture differ from your own
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.00
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
17
10
0
2
35.6%
37.8%
22.2%
0.0%
4.4%
35.6%
73.3%
95.6%
95.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
20
8
2
1
31.1%
44.4%
17.8%
4.4%
2.2%
31.1%
75.6%
93.3%
97.8%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.02
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
19
6
3
1
35.6%
42.2%
13.3%
6.7%
2.2%
35.6%
77.8%
91.1%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
13
15
10
1
13.3%
28.9%
33.3%
22.2%
2.2%
13.3%
42.2%
75.6%
97.8%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.98
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.71
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
15
11
13
1
11.1%
33.3%
24.4%
28.9%
2.2%
11.1%
44.4%
68.9%
97.8%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.78
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
9
9
57.1%
21.4%
21.4%
57.1%
78.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
24
1
2
1
37.8%
53.3%
2.2%
4.4%
2.2%
37.8%
91.1%
93.3%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
18
1
5
0
46.7%
40.0%
2.2%
11.1%
0.0%
46.7%
86.7%
88.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
8
4
2
0
68.9%
17.8%
8.9%
4.4%
0.0%
68.9%
86.7%
95.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
14
2
1
1
59.1%
31.8%
4.5%
2.3%
2.3%
59.1%
90.9%
95.5%
97.7%
100.0%
Yes
No, they usually had too few students for effective learning
No, they usually had too many students for effective
Mean 1.64
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.80
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.78
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.49
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.57
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
15
4
1
2
50.0%
34.1%
9.1%
2.3%
4.5%
50.0%
84.1%
93.2%
95.5%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
10
2
3
1
63.6%
22.7%
4.5%
6.8%
2.3%
63.6%
86.4%
90.9%
97.7%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.77
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.61
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
22
2
2
0
40.9%
50.0%
4.5%
4.5%
0.0%
40.9%
90.9%
95.5%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
22
2
1
1
40.9%
50.0%
4.5%
2.3%
2.3%
40.9%
90.9%
95.5%
97.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
22
1
2
0
43.2%
50.0%
2.3%
4.5%
0.0%
43.2%
93.2%
95.5%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
21
3
2
1
38.6%
47.7%
6.8%
4.5%
2.3%
38.6%
86.4%
93.2%
97.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
17
4
1
0
50.0%
38.6%
9.1%
2.3%
0.0%
50.0%
88.6%
97.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
21
5
2
1
34.1%
47.7%
11.4%
4.5%
2.3%
34.1%
81.8%
93.2%
97.7%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.73
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.75
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.68
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.84
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.64
40. Effectiveness of lower division courses in preparing you for upper division courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.93
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
23
2
1
0
42.2%
51.1%
4.4%
2.2%
0.0%
42.2%
93.3%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
23
3
2
0
37.8%
51.1%
6.7%
4.4%
0.0%
37.8%
88.9%
95.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
20
6
3
1
33.3%
44.4%
13.3%
6.7%
2.2%
33.3%
77.8%
91.1%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
20
7
1
4
28.9%
44.4%
15.6%
2.2%
8.9%
28.9%
73.3%
88.9%
91.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
20
12
3
3
15.6%
44.4%
26.7%
6.7%
6.7%
15.6%
60.0%
86.7%
93.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
20
7
2
0
35.6%
44.4%
15.6%
4.4%
0.0%
35.6%
80.0%
95.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.67
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.78
43. Availability of opportunities for you to have meaningful participation in research projects in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.00
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.18
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.44
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.89
47. Adequacy of emphasis on behaviors/practices which are considered unprofessional and/or unethical in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.78
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
18
5
1
1
44.4%
40.0%
11.1%
2.2%
2.2%
44.4%
84.4%
95.6%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
20
5
3
0
37.8%
44.4%
11.1%
6.7%
0.0%
37.8%
82.2%
93.3%
100.0%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.87
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49. Availability of opportunities for you to collaborate with other students on projects for classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.67
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
22
2
0
1
44.4%
48.9%
4.4%
0.0%
2.2%
44.4%
93.3%
97.8%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
26
1
1
0
37.8%
57.8%
2.2%
2.2%
0.0%
37.8%
95.6%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
21
6
1
1
35.6%
46.7%
13.3%
2.2%
2.2%
35.6%
82.2%
95.6%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
19
5
2
2
36.4%
43.2%
11.4%
4.5%
4.5%
36.4%
79.5%
90.9%
95.5%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
19
5
1
7
27.3%
43.2%
11.4%
2.3%
15.9%
27.3%
70.5%
81.8%
84.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
25
4
2
0
29.5%
56.8%
9.1%
4.5%
0.0%
29.5%
86.4%
95.5%
100.0%
100.0%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.69
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.89
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.98
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.36
54. Effectiveness of your major's curriculum in providing a logical sequence of learning experiences
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.89
55. Help/encouragement you received from faculty in your department with regard to attending graduate or professional school
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.09
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
22
5
3
2
28.9%
48.9%
11.1%
6.7%
4.4%
28.9%
77.8%
88.9%
95.6%
100.0%
56. Effectiveness of your major in preparing your to apply what you learned in your classes to decisions you will be making in the workplace
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.84
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
19
5
1
1
39.5%
44.2%
11.6%
2.3%
2.3%
39.5%
83.7%
95.3%
97.7%
100.0%
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57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.73
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
26
2
1
0
35.6%
57.8%
4.4%
2.2%
0.0%
35.6%
93.3%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
58. Help/encouragement you recieved from faculty in your department with regard to finding employment in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.18
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
22
6
2
3
25.0%
50.0%
13.6%
4.5%
6.8%
25.0%
75.0%
88.6%
93.2%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
21
4
1
0
42.2%
46.7%
8.9%
2.2%
0.0%
42.2%
88.9%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
19
1
1
1
51.1%
42.2%
2.2%
2.2%
2.2%
51.1%
93.3%
95.6%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
22
1
1
0
46.7%
48.9%
2.2%
2.2%
0.0%
46.7%
95.6%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.71
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.62
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
62. Do you think the grades you received in your major courses usually were consistent with how much you learned in those courses?
Response
Yes
No, I usually learned substantially more than my grades
No, I usually learned substantially less than my grades
Mean 2.43
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
20
2
47.6%
47.6%
4.8%
47.6%
95.2%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.95
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
22
14
3
1
39.4%
33.3%
21.2%
4.5%
1.5%
39.4%
72.7%
93.9%
98.5%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
27
11
1
1
39.4%
40.9%
16.7%
1.5%
1.5%
39.4%
80.3%
97.0%
98.5%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
27
21
5
1
18.2%
40.9%
31.8%
7.6%
1.5%
18.2%
59.1%
90.9%
98.5%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
24
9
1
0
48.5%
36.4%
13.6%
1.5%
0.0%
48.5%
84.8%
98.5%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
27
9
0
0
45.5%
40.9%
13.6%
0.0%
0.0%
45.5%
86.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
25
6
1
0
51.5%
37.9%
9.1%
1.5%
0.0%
51.5%
89.4%
98.5%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
29
9
0
0
42.4%
43.9%
13.6%
0.0%
0.0%
42.4%
86.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
33
15
0
1
25.8%
50.0%
22.7%
0.0%
1.5%
25.8%
75.8%
98.5%
98.5%
100.0%
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.85
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.33
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.68
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.68
6. Skills for work (knowledge and skills applicable to a specific job or type of work)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.61
7. Preparation for further education in some professional, scientific or scholarly field
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.71
8. Acquisition of a broad, general education about a variety of subject areas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.02
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
27
8
0
1
45.5%
40.9%
12.1%
0.0%
1.5%
45.5%
86.4%
98.5%
98.5%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
25
25
4
0
18.2%
37.9%
37.9%
6.1%
0.0%
18.2%
56.1%
93.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
29
20
4
0
19.7%
43.9%
30.3%
6.1%
0.0%
19.7%
63.6%
93.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
30
9
1
0
39.4%
45.5%
13.6%
1.5%
0.0%
39.4%
84.8%
98.5%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
27
15
4
2
27.3%
40.9%
22.7%
6.1%
3.0%
27.3%
68.2%
90.9%
97.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
26
5
3
0
48.5%
39.4%
7.6%
4.5%
0.0%
48.5%
87.9%
95.5%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
27
9
1
0
43.1%
41.5%
13.8%
1.5%
0.0%
43.1%
84.6%
98.5%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
25
29
10
1
0
38.5%
44.6%
15.4%
1.5%
0.0%
38.5%
83.1%
98.5%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.71
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.32
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.23
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.77
13. Awareness of how political and economic events impact families and communities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.17
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.68
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.74
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.80
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.77
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
29
9
1
0
40.0%
44.6%
13.8%
1.5%
0.0%
40.0%
84.6%
98.5%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
23
7
2
0
50.8%
35.4%
10.8%
3.1%
0.0%
50.8%
86.2%
96.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
30
3
1
0
47.7%
46.2%
4.6%
1.5%
0.0%
47.7%
93.8%
98.5%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
30
5
1
1
42.2%
46.9%
7.8%
1.6%
1.6%
42.2%
89.1%
96.9%
98.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
26
8
0
0
46.9%
40.6%
12.5%
0.0%
0.0%
46.9%
87.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
18. Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.66
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.60
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.73
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.66
22. Understanding of the nature and value of at least one of the fine arts (e.g., theater, dance, classical music, visual art)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.22
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
18
21
6
0
29.7%
28.1%
32.8%
9.4%
0.0%
29.7%
57.8%
90.6%
100.0%
100.0%
23. Recognition of the value of coming into contact with people whose ideas, race, and/or culture differ from your own
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.84
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
29
9
1
1
37.5%
45.3%
14.1%
1.6%
1.6%
37.5%
82.8%
96.9%
98.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
27
12
1
0
37.5%
42.2%
18.8%
1.6%
0.0%
37.5%
79.7%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.84
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
24
10
2
0
43.8%
37.5%
15.6%
3.1%
0.0%
43.8%
81.3%
96.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
26
18
3
3
21.9%
40.6%
28.1%
4.7%
4.7%
21.9%
62.5%
90.6%
95.3%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.78
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.30
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
23
19
8
3
17.2%
35.9%
29.7%
12.5%
4.7%
17.2%
53.1%
82.8%
95.3%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.52
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
35
12
14
57.4%
19.7%
23.0%
57.4%
77.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
24
6
0
0
53.1%
37.5%
9.4%
0.0%
0.0%
53.1%
90.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
20
10
1
0
51.6%
31.3%
15.6%
1.6%
0.0%
51.6%
82.8%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
35
23
5
1
0
54.7%
35.9%
7.8%
1.6%
0.0%
54.7%
90.6%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
26
4
3
0
48.4%
40.6%
6.3%
4.7%
0.0%
48.4%
89.1%
95.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Yes
No, they usually had too few students for effective learning
No, they usually had too many students for effective
Mean 1.66
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.56
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.67
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.56
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.67
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
25
4
0
0
54.0%
39.7%
6.3%
0.0%
0.0%
54.0%
93.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
25
7
0
0
49.2%
39.7%
11.1%
0.0%
0.0%
49.2%
88.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.52
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.62
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
26
4
2
0
49.2%
41.3%
6.3%
3.2%
0.0%
49.2%
90.5%
96.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
30
3
0
0
47.6%
47.6%
4.8%
0.0%
0.0%
47.6%
95.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
32
3
1
0
42.9%
50.8%
4.8%
1.6%
0.0%
42.9%
93.7%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
31
2
1
0
46.0%
49.2%
3.2%
1.6%
0.0%
46.0%
95.2%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
25
3
0
1
54.0%
39.7%
4.8%
0.0%
1.6%
54.0%
93.7%
98.4%
98.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
26
5
0
1
49.2%
41.3%
7.9%
0.0%
1.6%
49.2%
90.5%
98.4%
98.4%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.63
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.57
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.65
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.56
40. Effectiveness of lower division courses in preparing you for upper division courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.63
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
30
1
1
0
48.4%
48.4%
1.6%
1.6%
0.0%
48.4%
96.8%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
31
3
1
0
43.5%
50.0%
4.8%
1.6%
0.0%
43.5%
93.5%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
30
4
1
0
42.6%
49.2%
6.6%
1.6%
0.0%
42.6%
91.8%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
32
3
0
1
40.0%
53.3%
5.0%
0.0%
1.7%
40.0%
93.3%
98.3%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
24
3
0
0
55.0%
40.0%
5.0%
0.0%
0.0%
55.0%
95.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
23
3
1
0
55.0%
38.3%
5.0%
1.7%
0.0%
55.0%
93.3%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.56
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.65
43. Availability of opportunities for you to have meaningful participation in research projects in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.67
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.70
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.50
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.53
47. Adequacy of emphasis on behaviors/practices which are considered unprofessional and/or unethical in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.58
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
31
2
0
0
45.0%
51.7%
3.3%
0.0%
0.0%
45.0%
96.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
21
5
0
0
56.7%
35.0%
8.3%
0.0%
0.0%
56.7%
91.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.52
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49. Availability of opportunities for you to collaborate with other students on projects for classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.54
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
26
3
0
0
50.8%
44.1%
5.1%
0.0%
0.0%
50.8%
94.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
25
3
0
0
52.5%
42.4%
5.1%
0.0%
0.0%
52.5%
94.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
25
4
0
0
49.1%
43.9%
7.0%
0.0%
0.0%
49.1%
93.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
28
5
0
1
40.4%
49.1%
8.8%
0.0%
1.8%
40.4%
89.5%
98.2%
98.2%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
25
2
0
7
39.3%
44.6%
3.6%
0.0%
12.5%
39.3%
83.9%
87.5%
87.5%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
25
4
0
0
48.2%
44.6%
7.1%
0.0%
0.0%
48.2%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.53
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.58
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.74
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.02
54. Effectiveness of your major's curriculum in providing a logical sequence of learning experiences
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.59
55. Help/encouragement you received from faculty in your department with regard to attending graduate or professional school
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.68
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
19
6
1
1
51.8%
33.9%
10.7%
1.8%
1.8%
51.8%
85.7%
96.4%
98.2%
100.0%
56. Effectiveness of your major in preparing your to apply what you learned in your classes to decisions you will be making in the workplace
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.57
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
24
4
0
0
50.0%
42.9%
7.1%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
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57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.52
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
21
4
0
0
55.4%
37.5%
7.1%
0.0%
0.0%
55.4%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
58. Help/encouragement you recieved from faculty in your department with regard to finding employment in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.63
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
21
7
0
0
50.0%
37.5%
12.5%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
87.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
22
3
0
0
55.4%
39.3%
5.4%
0.0%
0.0%
55.4%
94.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
22
4
0
0
53.6%
39.3%
7.1%
0.0%
0.0%
53.6%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
35
17
3
0
0
63.6%
30.9%
5.5%
0.0%
0.0%
63.6%
94.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.50
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.54
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.42
62. Do you think the grades you received in your major courses usually were consistent with how much you learned in those courses?
Response
Yes
No, I usually learned substantially more than my grades
No, I usually learned substantially less than my grades
Mean 2.56
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
35
14
5
64.8%
25.9%
9.3%
64.8%
90.7%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.64
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
8
5
0
0
53.6%
28.6%
17.9%
0.0%
0.0%
53.6%
82.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
9
5
0
0
50.0%
32.1%
17.9%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
82.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
8
12
1
1
21.4%
28.6%
42.9%
3.6%
3.6%
21.4%
50.0%
92.9%
96.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
9
3
0
0
57.1%
32.1%
10.7%
0.0%
0.0%
57.1%
89.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
8
4
0
0
57.1%
28.6%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
57.1%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
10
1
1
0
57.1%
35.7%
3.6%
3.6%
0.0%
57.1%
92.9%
96.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
9
1
0
0
64.3%
32.1%
3.6%
0.0%
0.0%
64.3%
96.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
14
5
0
0
32.1%
50.0%
17.9%
0.0%
0.0%
32.1%
82.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.68
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.39
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.54
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.57
6. Skills for work (knowledge and skills applicable to a specific job or type of work)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.54
7. Preparation for further education in some professional, scientific or scholarly field
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.39
8. Acquisition of a broad, general education about a variety of subject areas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.86
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
13
1
0
0
50.0%
46.4%
3.6%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
96.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
8
14
2
0
14.3%
28.6%
50.0%
7.1%
0.0%
14.3%
42.9%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
11
8
1
0
28.6%
39.3%
28.6%
3.6%
0.0%
28.6%
67.9%
96.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
11
4
0
0
46.4%
39.3%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
46.4%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
8
7
3
0
35.7%
28.6%
25.0%
10.7%
0.0%
35.7%
64.3%
89.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
9
1
1
0
60.7%
32.1%
3.6%
3.6%
0.0%
60.7%
92.9%
96.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
11
4
0
0
46.4%
39.3%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
46.4%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
12
4
0
0
42.9%
42.9%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.54
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.50
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.07
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.68
13. Awareness of how political and economic events impact families and communities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.11
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.50
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.68
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.71
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.68
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
13
3
0
0
42.9%
46.4%
10.7%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
89.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
8
3
0
0
60.7%
28.6%
10.7%
0.0%
0.0%
60.7%
89.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
12
1
0
0
53.6%
42.9%
3.6%
0.0%
0.0%
53.6%
96.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
14
2
0
0
42.9%
50.0%
7.1%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
10
2
0
0
57.1%
35.7%
7.1%
0.0%
0.0%
57.1%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
18. Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.50
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.50
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.64
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.50
22. Understanding of the nature and value of at least one of the fine arts (e.g., theater, dance, classical music, visual art)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.32
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
4
12
3
0
32.1%
14.3%
42.9%
10.7%
0.0%
32.1%
46.4%
89.3%
100.0%
100.0%
23. Recognition of the value of coming into contact with people whose ideas, race, and/or culture differ from your own
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.75
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
12
3
1
0
42.9%
42.9%
10.7%
3.6%
0.0%
42.9%
85.7%
96.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
11
5
0
0
42.9%
39.3%
17.9%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
82.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.75
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
9
4
0
0
53.6%
32.1%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
53.6%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
6
10
2
2
28.6%
21.4%
35.7%
7.1%
7.1%
28.6%
50.0%
85.7%
92.9%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.61
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.43
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
7
8
6
2
17.9%
25.0%
28.6%
21.4%
7.1%
17.9%
42.9%
71.4%
92.9%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.75
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
4
6
61.5%
15.4%
23.1%
61.5%
76.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
6
1
0
0
75.0%
21.4%
3.6%
0.0%
0.0%
75.0%
96.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
5
3
0
0
71.4%
17.9%
10.7%
0.0%
0.0%
71.4%
89.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
6
0
0
0
78.6%
21.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
78.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
6
0
0
0
78.6%
21.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
78.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Yes
No, they usually had too few students for effective learning
No, they usually had too many students for effective
Mean 1.62
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.29
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.39
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.21
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.21
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
8
0
0
0
71.4%
28.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
71.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
8
0
0
0
71.4%
28.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
71.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.29
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.29
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
11
1
0
0
57.1%
39.3%
3.6%
0.0%
0.0%
57.1%
96.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
8
0
0
0
71.4%
28.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
71.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
11
0
0
0
60.7%
39.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
10
0
0
0
64.3%
35.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
64.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
8
1
0
0
67.9%
28.6%
3.6%
0.0%
0.0%
67.9%
96.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
10
0
0
0
64.3%
35.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
64.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.46
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.29
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.39
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.36
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.36
40. Effectiveness of lower division courses in preparing you for upper division courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.36
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
7
0
0
0
75.0%
25.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
75.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
13
0
0
0
53.6%
46.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
53.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
11
1
0
0
57.1%
39.3%
3.6%
0.0%
0.0%
57.1%
96.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
13
0
0
1
50.0%
46.4%
0.0%
0.0%
3.6%
50.0%
96.4%
96.4%
96.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
7
2
0
0
67.9%
25.0%
7.1%
0.0%
0.0%
67.9%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
11
0
0
0
60.7%
39.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.25
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.46
43. Availability of opportunities for you to have meaningful participation in research projects in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.46
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.61
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.39
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.39
47. Adequacy of emphasis on behaviors/practices which are considered unprofessional and/or unethical in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.39
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
11
0
0
0
60.7%
39.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
7
2
0
0
66.7%
25.9%
7.4%
0.0%
0.0%
66.7%
92.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.41
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49. Availability of opportunities for you to collaborate with other students on projects for classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.32
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
9
0
0
0
67.9%
32.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
67.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
10
0
0
0
64.3%
35.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
64.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
9
2
0
0
60.7%
32.1%
7.1%
0.0%
0.0%
60.7%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
13
1
0
1
46.4%
46.4%
3.6%
0.0%
3.6%
46.4%
92.9%
96.4%
96.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
8
0
0
7
46.4%
28.6%
0.0%
0.0%
25.0%
46.4%
75.0%
75.0%
75.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
9
0
0
0
67.9%
32.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
67.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.36
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.46
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.68
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.29
54. Effectiveness of your major's curriculum in providing a logical sequence of learning experiences
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.32
55. Help/encouragement you received from faculty in your department with regard to attending graduate or professional school
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.50
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
8
1
0
1
64.3%
28.6%
3.6%
0.0%
3.6%
64.3%
92.9%
96.4%
96.4%
100.0%
56. Effectiveness of your major in preparing your to apply what you learned in your classes to decisions you will be making in the workplace
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.29
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
8
0
0
0
71.4%
28.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
71.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
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57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.32
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
7
1
0
0
71.4%
25.0%
3.6%
0.0%
0.0%
71.4%
96.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
58. Help/encouragement you recieved from faculty in your department with regard to finding employment in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.36
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
8
1
0
0
67.9%
28.6%
3.6%
0.0%
0.0%
67.9%
96.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
5
1
0
0
78.6%
17.9%
3.6%
0.0%
0.0%
78.6%
96.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
6
0
0
0
78.6%
21.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
78.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
4
0
0
0
85.7%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.25
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.21
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.14
62. Do you think the grades you received in your major courses usually were consistent with how much you learned in those courses?
Response
Yes
No, I usually learned substantially more than my grades
No, I usually learned substantially less than my grades
Mean 2.75
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
5
1
78.6%
17.9%
3.6%
78.6%
96.4%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.18
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
14
9
3
1
28.9%
36.8%
23.7%
7.9%
2.6%
28.9%
65.8%
89.5%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
18
6
1
1
31.6%
47.4%
15.8%
2.6%
2.6%
31.6%
78.9%
94.7%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
19
9
4
0
15.8%
50.0%
23.7%
10.5%
0.0%
15.8%
65.8%
89.5%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
15
6
1
0
42.1%
39.5%
15.8%
2.6%
0.0%
42.1%
81.6%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
19
5
0
0
36.8%
50.0%
13.2%
0.0%
0.0%
36.8%
86.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
15
5
0
0
47.4%
39.5%
13.2%
0.0%
0.0%
47.4%
86.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
20
8
0
0
26.3%
52.6%
21.1%
0.0%
0.0%
26.3%
78.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
19
10
0
1
21.1%
50.0%
26.3%
0.0%
2.6%
21.1%
71.1%
97.4%
97.4%
100.0%
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.97
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.29
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.79
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.76
6. Skills for work (knowledge and skills applicable to a specific job or type of work)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.66
7. Preparation for further education in some professional, scientific or scholarly field
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.95
8. Acquisition of a broad, general education about a variety of subject areas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.13
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
14
7
0
1
42.1%
36.8%
18.4%
0.0%
2.6%
42.1%
78.9%
97.4%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
17
11
2
0
21.1%
44.7%
28.9%
5.3%
0.0%
21.1%
65.8%
94.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
18
12
3
0
13.2%
47.4%
31.6%
7.9%
0.0%
13.2%
60.5%
92.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
19
5
1
0
34.2%
50.0%
13.2%
2.6%
0.0%
34.2%
84.2%
97.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
19
8
1
2
21.1%
50.0%
21.1%
2.6%
5.3%
21.1%
71.1%
92.1%
94.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
17
4
2
0
39.5%
44.7%
10.5%
5.3%
0.0%
39.5%
84.2%
94.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
16
5
1
0
40.5%
43.2%
13.5%
2.7%
0.0%
40.5%
83.8%
97.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
17
6
1
0
35.1%
45.9%
16.2%
2.7%
0.0%
35.1%
81.1%
97.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.84
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.18
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.34
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.84
13. Awareness of how political and economic events impact families and communities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.21
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.82
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.78
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.86
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.84
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
16
6
1
0
37.8%
43.2%
16.2%
2.7%
0.0%
37.8%
81.1%
97.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
15
4
2
0
43.2%
40.5%
10.8%
5.4%
0.0%
43.2%
83.8%
94.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
18
2
1
0
43.2%
48.6%
5.4%
2.7%
0.0%
43.2%
91.9%
97.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
16
3
1
1
41.7%
44.4%
8.3%
2.8%
2.8%
41.7%
86.1%
94.4%
97.2%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
16
6
0
0
38.9%
44.4%
16.7%
0.0%
0.0%
38.9%
83.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
18. Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.78
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.68
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.81
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.78
22. Understanding of the nature and value of at least one of the fine arts (e.g., theater, dance, classical music, visual art)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.14
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
14
9
3
0
27.8%
38.9%
25.0%
8.3%
0.0%
27.8%
66.7%
91.7%
100.0%
100.0%
23. Recognition of the value of coming into contact with people whose ideas, race, and/or culture differ from your own
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.92
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
17
6
0
1
33.3%
47.2%
16.7%
0.0%
2.8%
33.3%
80.6%
97.2%
97.2%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
16
7
1
0
33.3%
44.4%
19.4%
2.8%
0.0%
33.3%
77.8%
97.2%
100.0%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.92
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
15
6
2
0
36.1%
41.7%
16.7%
5.6%
0.0%
36.1%
77.8%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
20
8
1
1
16.7%
55.6%
22.2%
2.8%
2.8%
16.7%
72.2%
94.4%
97.2%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.92
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.19
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
16
11
2
1
16.7%
44.4%
30.6%
5.6%
2.8%
16.7%
61.1%
91.7%
97.2%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.33
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
8
8
54.3%
22.9%
22.9%
54.3%
77.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
18
5
0
0
36.1%
50.0%
13.9%
0.0%
0.0%
36.1%
86.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
15
7
1
0
36.1%
41.7%
19.4%
2.8%
0.0%
36.1%
77.8%
97.2%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
17
5
1
0
36.1%
47.2%
13.9%
2.8%
0.0%
36.1%
83.3%
97.2%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
20
4
3
0
25.0%
55.6%
11.1%
8.3%
0.0%
25.0%
80.6%
91.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Yes
No, they usually had too few students for effective learning
No, they usually had too many students for effective
Mean 1.69
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.78
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.89
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.83
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.03
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
17
4
0
0
40.0%
48.6%
11.4%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
88.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
17
7
0
0
31.4%
48.6%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
31.4%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.71
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.89
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
15
3
2
0
42.9%
42.9%
8.6%
5.7%
0.0%
42.9%
85.7%
94.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
22
3
0
0
28.6%
62.9%
8.6%
0.0%
0.0%
28.6%
91.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
21
3
1
0
28.6%
60.0%
8.6%
2.9%
0.0%
28.6%
88.6%
97.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
21
2
1
0
31.4%
60.0%
5.7%
2.9%
0.0%
31.4%
91.4%
97.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
17
2
0
1
42.9%
48.6%
5.7%
0.0%
2.9%
42.9%
91.4%
97.1%
97.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
16
5
0
1
37.1%
45.7%
14.3%
0.0%
2.9%
37.1%
82.9%
97.1%
97.1%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.77
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.80
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.86
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.80
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.71
40. Effectiveness of lower division courses in preparing you for upper division courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.86
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
23
1
1
0
26.5%
67.6%
2.9%
2.9%
0.0%
26.5%
94.1%
97.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
18
3
1
0
35.3%
52.9%
8.8%
2.9%
0.0%
35.3%
88.2%
97.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
19
3
1
0
30.3%
57.6%
9.1%
3.0%
0.0%
30.3%
87.9%
97.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
19
3
0
0
31.3%
59.4%
9.4%
0.0%
0.0%
31.3%
90.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
17
1
0
0
43.8%
53.1%
3.1%
0.0%
0.0%
43.8%
96.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
12
3
1
0
50.0%
37.5%
9.4%
3.1%
0.0%
50.0%
87.5%
96.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.82
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.79
43. Availability of opportunities for you to have meaningful participation in research projects in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.85
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.78
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.59
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.66
47. Adequacy of emphasis on behaviors/practices which are considered unprofessional and/or unethical in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.75
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
20
2
0
0
31.3%
62.5%
6.3%
0.0%
0.0%
31.3%
93.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
14
3
0
0
48.5%
42.4%
9.1%
0.0%
0.0%
48.5%
90.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.61
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49. Availability of opportunities for you to collaborate with other students on projects for classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.74
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
17
3
0
0
35.5%
54.8%
9.7%
0.0%
0.0%
35.5%
90.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
15
3
0
0
41.9%
48.4%
9.7%
0.0%
0.0%
41.9%
90.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
16
2
0
0
37.9%
55.2%
6.9%
0.0%
0.0%
37.9%
93.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
15
4
0
0
34.5%
51.7%
13.8%
0.0%
0.0%
34.5%
86.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
17
2
0
0
32.1%
60.7%
7.1%
0.0%
0.0%
32.1%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
16
4
0
0
28.6%
57.1%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
28.6%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.68
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.69
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.79
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.75
54. Effectiveness of your major's curriculum in providing a logical sequence of learning experiences
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.86
55. Help/encouragement you received from faculty in your department with regard to attending graduate or professional school
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.86
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
11
5
1
0
39.3%
39.3%
17.9%
3.6%
0.0%
39.3%
78.6%
96.4%
100.0%
100.0%
56. Effectiveness of your major in preparing your to apply what you learned in your classes to decisions you will be making in the workplace
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.86
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
16
4
0
0
28.6%
57.1%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
28.6%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
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57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.71
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
14
3
0
0
39.3%
50.0%
10.7%
0.0%
0.0%
39.3%
89.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
58. Help/encouragement you recieved from faculty in your department with regard to finding employment in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.89
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
13
6
0
0
32.1%
46.4%
21.4%
0.0%
0.0%
32.1%
78.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
17
2
0
0
32.1%
60.7%
7.1%
0.0%
0.0%
32.1%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
16
4
0
0
28.6%
57.1%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
28.6%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
13
3
0
0
40.7%
48.1%
11.1%
0.0%
0.0%
40.7%
88.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.75
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.86
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.70
62. Do you think the grades you received in your major courses usually were consistent with how much you learned in those courses?
Response
Yes
No, I usually learned substantially more than my grades
No, I usually learned substantially less than my grades
Mean 2.35
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
9
4
50.0%
34.6%
15.4%
50.0%
84.6%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.66
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
26
3
1
1
47.5%
44.1%
5.1%
1.7%
1.7%
47.5%
91.5%
96.6%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
24
5
1
1
47.5%
40.7%
8.5%
1.7%
1.7%
47.5%
88.1%
96.6%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
26
3
1
1
47.5%
44.1%
5.1%
1.7%
1.7%
47.5%
91.5%
96.6%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
46
11
1
1
0
78.0%
18.6%
1.7%
1.7%
0.0%
78.0%
96.6%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
37
15
5
0
1
63.8%
25.9%
8.6%
0.0%
1.7%
63.8%
89.7%
98.3%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
39
20
0
0
0
66.1%
33.9%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
66.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
23
3
1
0
54.2%
39.0%
5.1%
1.7%
0.0%
54.2%
93.2%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
28
4
0
0
45.8%
47.5%
6.8%
0.0%
0.0%
45.8%
93.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.69
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.66
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.27
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.50
6. Skills for work (knowledge and skills applicable to a specific job or type of work)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.34
7. Preparation for further education in some professional, scientific or scholarly field
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.54
8. Acquisition of a broad, general education about a variety of subject areas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.61
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
35
21
3
0
0
59.3%
35.6%
5.1%
0.0%
0.0%
59.3%
94.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
25
15
2
0
28.8%
42.4%
25.4%
3.4%
0.0%
28.8%
71.2%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
21
17
1
0
33.9%
35.6%
28.8%
1.7%
0.0%
33.9%
69.5%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
37
18
4
0
0
62.7%
30.5%
6.8%
0.0%
0.0%
62.7%
93.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
18
16
1
0
40.7%
30.5%
27.1%
1.7%
0.0%
40.7%
71.2%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
40
16
3
0
0
67.8%
27.1%
5.1%
0.0%
0.0%
67.8%
94.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
21
2
0
0
61.0%
35.6%
3.4%
0.0%
0.0%
61.0%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
38
16
5
0
0
64.4%
27.1%
8.5%
0.0%
0.0%
64.4%
91.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.46
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.03
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.98
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.44
13. Awareness of how political and economic events impact families and communities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.90
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.37
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.42
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.44
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.39
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
40
16
2
1
0
67.8%
27.1%
3.4%
1.7%
0.0%
67.8%
94.9%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
41
15
2
1
0
69.5%
25.4%
3.4%
1.7%
0.0%
69.5%
94.9%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
44
14
1
0
0
74.6%
23.7%
1.7%
0.0%
0.0%
74.6%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
43
11
2
1
1
74.1%
19.0%
3.4%
1.7%
1.7%
74.1%
93.1%
96.6%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
43
14
2
0
0
72.9%
23.7%
3.4%
0.0%
0.0%
72.9%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
18. Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.37
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.27
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.38
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.31
22. Understanding of the nature and value of at least one of the fine arts (e.g., theater, dance, classical music, visual art)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.00
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
17
12
6
0
40.7%
28.8%
20.3%
10.2%
0.0%
40.7%
69.5%
89.8%
100.0%
100.0%
23. Recognition of the value of coming into contact with people whose ideas, race, and/or culture differ from your own
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.69
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
18
8
1
1
52.5%
30.5%
13.6%
1.7%
1.7%
52.5%
83.1%
96.6%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
24
1
1
1
54.2%
40.7%
1.7%
1.7%
1.7%
54.2%
94.9%
96.6%
98.3%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.56
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
41
14
1
2
1
69.5%
23.7%
1.7%
3.4%
1.7%
69.5%
93.2%
94.9%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
19
9
1
0
50.8%
32.2%
15.3%
1.7%
0.0%
50.8%
83.1%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.44
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.68
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
22
6
0
0
52.5%
37.3%
10.2%
0.0%
0.0%
52.5%
89.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.58
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
38
12
8
65.5%
20.7%
13.8%
65.5%
86.2%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
45
14
0
0
0
76.3%
23.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
76.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
41
15
2
1
0
69.5%
25.4%
3.4%
1.7%
0.0%
69.5%
94.9%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
45
12
1
1
0
76.3%
20.3%
1.7%
1.7%
0.0%
76.3%
96.6%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
47
10
2
0
0
79.7%
16.9%
3.4%
0.0%
0.0%
79.7%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Yes
No, they usually had too few students for effective learning
No, they usually had too many students for effective
Mean 1.48
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.24
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.37
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.29
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.24
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
43
14
1
1
0
72.9%
23.7%
1.7%
1.7%
0.0%
72.9%
96.6%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
46
11
1
1
0
78.0%
18.6%
1.7%
1.7%
0.0%
78.0%
96.6%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.32
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.27
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
22
1
2
0
57.6%
37.3%
1.7%
3.4%
0.0%
57.6%
94.9%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
38
19
1
1
0
64.4%
32.2%
1.7%
1.7%
0.0%
64.4%
96.6%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
39
18
2
0
0
66.1%
30.5%
3.4%
0.0%
0.0%
66.1%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
40
16
3
0
0
67.8%
27.1%
5.1%
0.0%
0.0%
67.8%
94.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
39
18
2
0
0
66.1%
30.5%
3.4%
0.0%
0.0%
66.1%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
37
20
2
0
0
62.7%
33.9%
3.4%
0.0%
0.0%
62.7%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.51
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.41
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.37
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.37
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.37
40. Effectiveness of lower division courses in preparing you for upper division courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.41
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
37
21
1
0
0
62.7%
35.6%
1.7%
0.0%
0.0%
62.7%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
19
4
0
0
61.0%
32.2%
6.8%
0.0%
0.0%
61.0%
93.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
22
2
1
0
57.6%
37.3%
3.4%
1.7%
0.0%
57.6%
94.9%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
27
1
0
0
52.5%
45.8%
1.7%
0.0%
0.0%
52.5%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
39
17
1
1
1
66.1%
28.8%
1.7%
1.7%
1.7%
66.1%
94.9%
96.6%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
40
17
1
1
0
67.8%
28.8%
1.7%
1.7%
0.0%
67.8%
96.6%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.39
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.46
43. Availability of opportunities for you to have meaningful participation in research projects in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.49
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.49
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.44
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.37
47. Adequacy of emphasis on behaviors/practices which are considered unprofessional and/or unethical in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.42
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
39
17
1
2
0
66.1%
28.8%
1.7%
3.4%
0.0%
66.1%
94.9%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
35
21
1
1
1
59.3%
35.6%
1.7%
1.7%
1.7%
59.3%
94.9%
96.6%
98.3%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.51
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49. Availability of opportunities for you to collaborate with other students on projects for classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.33
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
39
19
0
0
0
67.2%
32.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
67.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
38
19
1
0
0
65.5%
32.8%
1.7%
0.0%
0.0%
65.5%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
39
18
1
0
0
67.2%
31.0%
1.7%
0.0%
0.0%
67.2%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
20
3
0
1
58.6%
34.5%
5.2%
0.0%
1.7%
58.6%
93.1%
98.3%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
15
2
1
4
62.1%
25.9%
3.4%
1.7%
6.9%
62.1%
87.9%
91.4%
93.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
40
17
0
1
0
69.0%
29.3%
0.0%
1.7%
0.0%
69.0%
98.3%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.36
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.34
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.52
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.66
54. Effectiveness of your major's curriculum in providing a logical sequence of learning experiences
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.34
55. Help/encouragement you received from faculty in your department with regard to attending graduate or professional school
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.45
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
38
16
3
0
1
65.5%
27.6%
5.2%
0.0%
1.7%
65.5%
93.1%
98.3%
98.3%
100.0%
56. Effectiveness of your major in preparing your to apply what you learned in your classes to decisions you will be making in the workplace
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.34
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Percent
Cumulation
38
20
0
0
0
65.5%
34.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
65.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
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57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.34
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
38
20
0
0
0
65.5%
34.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
65.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
58. Help/encouragement you recieved from faculty in your department with regard to finding employment in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.72
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
18
3
2
3
55.2%
31.0%
5.2%
3.4%
5.2%
55.2%
86.2%
91.4%
94.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
42
15
1
0
0
72.4%
25.9%
1.7%
0.0%
0.0%
72.4%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
40
16
2
0
0
69.0%
27.6%
3.4%
0.0%
0.0%
69.0%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
38
19
1
0
0
65.5%
32.8%
1.7%
0.0%
0.0%
65.5%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.29
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.34
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.36
62. Do you think the grades you received in your major courses usually were consistent with how much you learned in those courses?
Response
Yes
No, I usually learned substantially more than my grades
No, I usually learned substantially less than my grades
Mean 2.52
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
23
2
55.4%
41.1%
3.6%
55.4%
96.4%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
5
0
1
0
53.8%
38.5%
0.0%
7.7%
0.0%
53.8%
92.3%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
5
3
0
0
38.5%
38.5%
23.1%
0.0%
0.0%
38.5%
76.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
5
3
1
0
30.8%
38.5%
23.1%
7.7%
0.0%
30.8%
69.2%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
3
1
1
0
61.5%
23.1%
7.7%
7.7%
0.0%
61.5%
84.6%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
3
1
0
1
61.5%
23.1%
7.7%
0.0%
7.7%
61.5%
84.6%
92.3%
92.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
7
0
0
0
46.2%
53.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
46.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
5
2
1
0
38.5%
38.5%
15.4%
7.7%
0.0%
38.5%
76.9%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
5
2
0
0
46.2%
38.5%
15.4%
0.0%
0.0%
46.2%
84.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.62
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.85
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.08
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.62
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.69
6. Skills for work (knowledge and skills applicable to a specific job or type of work)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.54
7. Preparation for further education in some professional, scientific or scholarly field
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.92
8. Acquisition of a broad, general education about a variety of subject areas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.69
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
4
2
0
0
53.8%
30.8%
15.4%
0.0%
0.0%
53.8%
84.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
4
5
0
0
30.8%
30.8%
38.5%
0.0%
0.0%
30.8%
61.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
1
5
1
0
46.2%
7.7%
38.5%
7.7%
0.0%
46.2%
53.8%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
3
1
0
0
69.2%
23.1%
7.7%
0.0%
0.0%
69.2%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
4
4
1
0
30.8%
30.8%
30.8%
7.7%
0.0%
30.8%
61.5%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
4
1
0
0
61.5%
30.8%
7.7%
0.0%
0.0%
61.5%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
6
1
0
0
46.2%
46.2%
7.7%
0.0%
0.0%
46.2%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
4
2
0
0
53.8%
30.8%
15.4%
0.0%
0.0%
53.8%
84.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.62
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.08
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.08
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.38
13. Awareness of how political and economic events impact families and communities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.15
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.46
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.62
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.62
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.62
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
5
0
1
0
53.8%
38.5%
0.0%
7.7%
0.0%
53.8%
92.3%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
5
0
1
0
53.8%
38.5%
0.0%
7.7%
0.0%
53.8%
92.3%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
4
1
0
0
61.5%
30.8%
7.7%
0.0%
0.0%
61.5%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
3
1
1
1
53.8%
23.1%
7.7%
7.7%
7.7%
53.8%
76.9%
84.6%
92.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
2
1
0
0
76.9%
15.4%
7.7%
0.0%
0.0%
76.9%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
18. Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.62
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.46
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.92
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.31
22. Understanding of the nature and value of at least one of the fine arts (e.g., theater, dance, classical music, visual art)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.69
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
4
4
0
23.1%
15.4%
30.8%
30.8%
0.0%
23.1%
38.5%
69.2%
100.0%
100.0%
23. Recognition of the value of coming into contact with people whose ideas, race, and/or culture differ from your own
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.92
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
3
3
1
0
46.2%
23.1%
23.1%
7.7%
0.0%
46.2%
69.2%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
4
0
1
1
53.8%
30.8%
0.0%
7.7%
7.7%
53.8%
84.6%
84.6%
92.3%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.85
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
2
1
2
1
53.8%
15.4%
7.7%
15.4%
7.7%
53.8%
69.2%
76.9%
92.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
7
1
0
23.1%
15.4%
53.8%
7.7%
0.0%
23.1%
38.5%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.08
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.46
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
4
4
0
0
38.5%
30.8%
30.8%
0.0%
0.0%
38.5%
69.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.92
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
1
1
84.6%
7.7%
7.7%
84.6%
92.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
6
0
0
0
53.8%
46.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
53.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
2
2
0
0
69.2%
15.4%
15.4%
0.0%
0.0%
69.2%
84.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
3
1
0
0
69.2%
23.1%
7.7%
0.0%
0.0%
69.2%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
2
1
0
0
76.9%
15.4%
7.7%
0.0%
0.0%
76.9%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Yes
No, they usually had too few students for effective learning
No, they usually had too many students for effective
Mean 1.23
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.46
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.46
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.38
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.31
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
2
1
0
0
76.9%
15.4%
7.7%
0.0%
0.0%
76.9%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
3
1
0
0
69.2%
23.1%
7.7%
0.0%
0.0%
69.2%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.31
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.38
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
6
0
1
0
46.2%
46.2%
0.0%
7.7%
0.0%
46.2%
92.3%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
5
0
1
0
53.8%
38.5%
0.0%
7.7%
0.0%
53.8%
92.3%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
5
1
0
0
53.8%
38.5%
7.7%
0.0%
0.0%
53.8%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
4
2
0
0
53.8%
30.8%
15.4%
0.0%
0.0%
53.8%
84.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
4
1
0
0
61.5%
30.8%
7.7%
0.0%
0.0%
61.5%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
6
0
0
0
53.8%
46.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
53.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.69
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.62
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.54
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.62
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.46
40. Effectiveness of lower division courses in preparing you for upper division courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.46
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
5
1
0
0
53.8%
38.5%
7.7%
0.0%
0.0%
53.8%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
4
3
0
0
46.2%
30.8%
23.1%
0.0%
0.0%
46.2%
76.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
7
0
1
0
38.5%
53.8%
0.0%
7.7%
0.0%
38.5%
92.3%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
8
0
0
0
38.5%
61.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
38.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
3
0
0
1
69.2%
23.1%
0.0%
0.0%
7.7%
69.2%
92.3%
92.3%
92.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
4
0
1
0
61.5%
30.8%
0.0%
7.7%
0.0%
61.5%
92.3%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.54
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.77
43. Availability of opportunities for you to have meaningful participation in research projects in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.77
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.62
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.54
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.54
47. Adequacy of emphasis on behaviors/practices which are considered unprofessional and/or unethical in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.85
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
3
1
2
0
53.8%
23.1%
7.7%
15.4%
0.0%
53.8%
76.9%
84.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
3
1
1
1
53.8%
23.1%
7.7%
7.7%
7.7%
53.8%
76.9%
84.6%
92.3%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.92
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49. Availability of opportunities for you to collaborate with other students on projects for classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.38
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
5
0
0
0
61.5%
38.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
61.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
7
0
0
0
46.2%
53.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
46.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
6
0
0
0
53.8%
46.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
53.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
5
1
0
1
46.2%
38.5%
7.7%
0.0%
7.7%
46.2%
84.6%
92.3%
92.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
3
1
0
4
38.5%
23.1%
7.7%
0.0%
30.8%
38.5%
61.5%
69.2%
69.2%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
6
0
1
0
46.2%
46.2%
0.0%
7.7%
0.0%
46.2%
92.3%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.54
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.46
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.85
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.62
54. Effectiveness of your major's curriculum in providing a logical sequence of learning experiences
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.69
55. Help/encouragement you received from faculty in your department with regard to attending graduate or professional school
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.69
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
5
2
0
0
46.2%
38.5%
15.4%
0.0%
0.0%
46.2%
84.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
56. Effectiveness of your major in preparing your to apply what you learned in your classes to decisions you will be making in the workplace
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.54
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
7
0
0
0
46.2%
53.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
46.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
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57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.38
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
5
0
0
0
61.5%
38.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
61.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
58. Help/encouragement you recieved from faculty in your department with regard to finding employment in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.31
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
4
1
1
2
38.5%
30.8%
7.7%
7.7%
15.4%
38.5%
69.2%
76.9%
84.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
6
1
0
0
46.2%
46.2%
7.7%
0.0%
0.0%
46.2%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
6
2
0
0
38.5%
46.2%
15.4%
0.0%
0.0%
38.5%
84.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
8
0
0
0
38.5%
61.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
38.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.62
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.77
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.62
62. Do you think the grades you received in your major courses usually were consistent with how much you learned in those courses?
Response
Yes
No, I usually learned substantially more than my grades
No, I usually learned substantially less than my grades
Mean 2.75
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
3
0
75.0%
25.0%
0.0%
75.0%
100.0%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.67
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
21
3
0
1
45.7%
45.7%
6.5%
0.0%
2.2%
45.7%
91.3%
97.8%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
19
2
1
1
50.0%
41.3%
4.3%
2.2%
2.2%
50.0%
91.3%
95.7%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
21
0
0
1
52.2%
45.7%
0.0%
0.0%
2.2%
52.2%
97.8%
97.8%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
38
8
0
0
0
82.6%
17.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
82.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
12
4
0
0
64.4%
26.7%
8.9%
0.0%
0.0%
64.4%
91.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
13
0
0
0
71.7%
28.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
71.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
18
1
0
0
58.7%
39.1%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
58.7%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
23
2
0
0
45.7%
50.0%
4.3%
0.0%
0.0%
45.7%
95.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.65
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.54
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.17
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.44
6. Skills for work (knowledge and skills applicable to a specific job or type of work)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.28
7. Preparation for further education in some professional, scientific or scholarly field
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.43
8. Acquisition of a broad, general education about a variety of subject areas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.59
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
17
1
0
0
60.9%
37.0%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
60.9%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
21
10
2
0
28.3%
45.7%
21.7%
4.3%
0.0%
28.3%
73.9%
95.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
20
12
0
0
30.4%
43.5%
26.1%
0.0%
0.0%
30.4%
73.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
15
3
0
0
60.9%
32.6%
6.5%
0.0%
0.0%
60.9%
93.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
14
12
0
0
43.5%
30.4%
26.1%
0.0%
0.0%
43.5%
73.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
12
2
0
0
69.6%
26.1%
4.3%
0.0%
0.0%
69.6%
95.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
15
1
0
0
65.2%
32.6%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
65.2%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
12
3
0
0
67.4%
26.1%
6.5%
0.0%
0.0%
67.4%
93.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.41
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.02
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.96
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.46
13. Awareness of how political and economic events impact families and communities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.83
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.35
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.37
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.39
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.33
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
11
2
0
0
71.7%
23.9%
4.3%
0.0%
0.0%
71.7%
95.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
10
2
0
0
73.9%
21.7%
4.3%
0.0%
0.0%
73.9%
95.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
10
0
0
0
78.3%
21.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
78.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
8
1
0
0
80.0%
17.8%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
12
1
0
0
71.7%
26.1%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
71.7%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
18. Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.30
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.22
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.22
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.30
22. Understanding of the nature and value of at least one of the fine arts (e.g., theater, dance, classical music, visual art)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.80
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
15
8
2
0
45.7%
32.6%
17.4%
4.3%
0.0%
45.7%
78.3%
95.7%
100.0%
100.0%
23. Recognition of the value of coming into contact with people whose ideas, race, and/or culture differ from your own
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.63
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
25
15
5
0
1
54.3%
32.6%
10.9%
0.0%
2.2%
54.3%
87.0%
97.8%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
25
20
1
0
0
54.3%
43.5%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
54.3%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.48
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
12
0
0
0
73.9%
26.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
73.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
17
2
0
0
58.7%
37.0%
4.3%
0.0%
0.0%
58.7%
95.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.26
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.46
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
18
2
0
0
56.5%
39.1%
4.3%
0.0%
0.0%
56.5%
95.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.48
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
11
7
60.0%
24.4%
15.6%
60.0%
84.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
38
8
0
0
0
82.6%
17.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
82.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
13
0
1
0
69.6%
28.3%
0.0%
2.2%
0.0%
69.6%
97.8%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
9
0
1
0
78.3%
19.6%
0.0%
2.2%
0.0%
78.3%
97.8%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
37
8
1
0
0
80.4%
17.4%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
80.4%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Yes
No, they usually had too few students for effective learning
No, they usually had too many students for effective
Mean 1.56
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.17
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.35
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.26
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.22
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
12
0
1
0
71.7%
26.1%
0.0%
2.2%
0.0%
71.7%
97.8%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
37
8
0
1
0
80.4%
17.4%
0.0%
2.2%
0.0%
80.4%
97.8%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.33
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.24
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
16
1
1
0
60.9%
34.8%
2.2%
2.2%
0.0%
60.9%
95.7%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
14
1
0
0
67.4%
30.4%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
67.4%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
13
1
0
0
69.6%
28.3%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
69.6%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
12
1
0
0
71.7%
26.1%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
71.7%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
14
1
0
0
67.4%
30.4%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
67.4%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
14
2
0
0
65.2%
30.4%
4.3%
0.0%
0.0%
65.2%
95.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.46
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.35
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.33
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.30
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.35
40. Effectiveness of lower division courses in preparing you for upper division courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.39
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
16
0
0
0
65.2%
34.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
65.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
15
1
0
0
65.2%
32.6%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
65.2%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
15
2
0
0
63.0%
32.6%
4.3%
0.0%
0.0%
63.0%
95.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
19
1
0
0
56.5%
41.3%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
56.5%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
14
1
1
0
65.2%
30.4%
2.2%
2.2%
0.0%
65.2%
95.7%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
13
1
0
0
69.6%
28.3%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
69.6%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.35
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.37
43. Availability of opportunities for you to have meaningful participation in research projects in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.41
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.46
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.41
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.33
47. Adequacy of emphasis on behaviors/practices which are considered unprofessional and/or unethical in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.30
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
14
0
0
0
69.6%
30.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
69.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
18
0
0
0
60.9%
39.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.39
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49. Availability of opportunities for you to collaborate with other students on projects for classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.31
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
14
0
0
0
68.9%
31.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
68.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
12
1
0
0
71.1%
26.7%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
71.1%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
12
1
0
0
71.1%
26.7%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
71.1%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
15
2
0
0
62.2%
33.3%
4.4%
0.0%
0.0%
62.2%
95.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
12
1
1
0
68.9%
26.7%
2.2%
2.2%
0.0%
68.9%
95.6%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
11
0
0
0
75.6%
24.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
75.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.31
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.31
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.42
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.38
54. Effectiveness of your major's curriculum in providing a logical sequence of learning experiences
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.24
55. Help/encouragement you received from faculty in your department with regard to attending graduate or professional school
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.38
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
11
1
0
1
71.1%
24.4%
2.2%
0.0%
2.2%
71.1%
95.6%
97.8%
97.8%
100.0%
56. Effectiveness of your major in preparing your to apply what you learned in your classes to decisions you will be making in the workplace
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.29
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Percent
Cumulation
32
13
0
0
0
71.1%
28.9%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
71.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
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57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.33
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
15
0
0
0
66.7%
33.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
66.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
58. Help/encouragement you recieved from faculty in your department with regard to finding employment in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.56
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
14
2
1
1
60.0%
31.1%
4.4%
2.2%
2.2%
60.0%
91.1%
95.6%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
9
0
0
0
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
35
10
0
0
0
77.8%
22.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
77.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
11
1
0
0
73.3%
24.4%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
73.3%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.20
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.22
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.29
62. Do you think the grades you received in your major courses usually were consistent with how much you learned in those courses?
Response
Yes
No, I usually learned substantially more than my grades
No, I usually learned substantially less than my grades
Mean 2.45
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
20
2
50.0%
45.5%
4.5%
50.0%
95.5%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.94
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
20
7
0
0
25.0%
55.6%
19.4%
0.0%
0.0%
25.0%
80.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
24
5
0
0
19.4%
66.7%
13.9%
0.0%
0.0%
19.4%
86.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
16
8
1
2
25.0%
44.4%
22.2%
2.8%
5.6%
25.0%
69.4%
91.7%
94.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
18
6
0
0
33.3%
50.0%
16.7%
0.0%
0.0%
33.3%
83.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
18
2
0
0
44.4%
50.0%
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
44.4%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
18
5
1
0
33.3%
50.0%
13.9%
2.8%
0.0%
33.3%
83.3%
97.2%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
20
6
0
0
27.8%
55.6%
16.7%
0.0%
0.0%
27.8%
83.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
15
4
1
0
44.4%
41.7%
11.1%
2.8%
0.0%
44.4%
86.1%
97.2%
100.0%
100.0%
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.94
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.19
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.83
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.61
6. Skills for work (knowledge and skills applicable to a specific job or type of work)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.86
7. Preparation for further education in some professional, scientific or scholarly field
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.89
8. Acquisition of a broad, general education about a variety of subject areas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.72
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
18
9
0
0
25.0%
50.0%
25.0%
0.0%
0.0%
25.0%
75.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
13
11
2
0
27.8%
36.1%
30.6%
5.6%
0.0%
27.8%
63.9%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
14
13
4
0
13.9%
38.9%
36.1%
11.1%
0.0%
13.9%
52.8%
88.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
12
7
0
0
47.2%
33.3%
19.4%
0.0%
0.0%
47.2%
80.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
18
10
1
0
19.4%
50.0%
27.8%
2.8%
0.0%
19.4%
69.4%
97.2%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
19
5
0
0
33.3%
52.8%
13.9%
0.0%
0.0%
33.3%
86.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
14
8
0
0
38.9%
38.9%
22.2%
0.0%
0.0%
38.9%
77.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
17
5
0
0
38.9%
47.2%
13.9%
0.0%
0.0%
38.9%
86.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.00
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.14
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.44
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.72
13. Awareness of how political and economic events impact families and communities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.14
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.81
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.83
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.75
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.83
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
20
5
0
0
30.6%
55.6%
13.9%
0.0%
0.0%
30.6%
86.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
17
3
0
0
44.4%
47.2%
8.3%
0.0%
0.0%
44.4%
91.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
12
5
0
0
52.8%
33.3%
13.9%
0.0%
0.0%
52.8%
86.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
14
3
0
0
51.4%
40.0%
8.6%
0.0%
0.0%
51.4%
91.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
17
2
1
0
44.4%
47.2%
5.6%
2.8%
0.0%
44.4%
91.7%
97.2%
100.0%
100.0%
18. Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.64
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.61
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.57
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.67
22. Understanding of the nature and value of at least one of the fine arts (e.g., theater, dance, classical music, visual art)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.83
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
20
2
2
0
33.3%
55.6%
5.6%
5.6%
0.0%
33.3%
88.9%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
23. Recognition of the value of coming into contact with people whose ideas, race, and/or culture differ from your own
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.78
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
16
6
0
0
38.9%
44.4%
16.7%
0.0%
0.0%
38.9%
83.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
18
5
2
0
30.6%
50.0%
13.9%
5.6%
0.0%
30.6%
80.6%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.94
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
16
3
0
0
47.2%
44.4%
8.3%
0.0%
0.0%
47.2%
91.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
14
7
3
3
25.0%
38.9%
19.4%
8.3%
8.3%
25.0%
63.9%
83.3%
91.7%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.61
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.36
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
15
6
5
1
25.0%
41.7%
16.7%
13.9%
2.8%
25.0%
66.7%
83.3%
97.2%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.28
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
8
5
63.9%
22.2%
13.9%
63.9%
86.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
16
3
0
0
47.2%
44.4%
8.3%
0.0%
0.0%
47.2%
91.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
17
2
1
0
44.4%
47.2%
5.6%
2.8%
0.0%
44.4%
91.7%
97.2%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
6
4
0
0
72.2%
16.7%
11.1%
0.0%
0.0%
72.2%
88.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
13
1
0
0
61.1%
36.1%
2.8%
0.0%
0.0%
61.1%
97.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Yes
No, they usually had too few students for effective learning
No, they usually had too many students for effective
Mean 1.50
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.61
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.67
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.39
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.42
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
13
5
0
0
48.6%
37.1%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
48.6%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
16
1
1
0
48.6%
45.7%
2.9%
2.9%
0.0%
48.6%
94.3%
97.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.66
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
22
3
0
0
28.6%
62.9%
8.6%
0.0%
0.0%
28.6%
91.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
19
3
0
0
37.1%
54.3%
8.6%
0.0%
0.0%
37.1%
91.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
16
2
0
0
48.6%
45.7%
5.7%
0.0%
0.0%
48.6%
94.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
20
2
0
0
37.1%
57.1%
5.7%
0.0%
0.0%
37.1%
94.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
15
0
0
0
57.1%
42.9%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
57.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
17
1
0
0
47.1%
50.0%
2.9%
0.0%
0.0%
47.1%
97.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.80
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.71
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.57
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.69
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.43
40. Effectiveness of lower division courses in preparing you for upper division courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.56
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
14
0
0
0
58.8%
41.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
58.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
15
6
0
0
36.4%
45.5%
18.2%
0.0%
0.0%
36.4%
81.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
18
4
0
0
33.3%
54.5%
12.1%
0.0%
0.0%
33.3%
87.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
16
5
0
2
30.3%
48.5%
15.2%
0.0%
6.1%
30.3%
78.8%
93.9%
93.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
15
5
0
2
33.3%
45.5%
15.2%
0.0%
6.1%
33.3%
78.8%
93.9%
93.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
20
2
0
0
33.3%
60.6%
6.1%
0.0%
0.0%
33.3%
93.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.41
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.82
43. Availability of opportunities for you to have meaningful participation in research projects in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.79
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.03
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.00
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.73
47. Adequacy of emphasis on behaviors/practices which are considered unprofessional and/or unethical in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.73
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
20
2
0
0
33.3%
60.6%
6.1%
0.0%
0.0%
33.3%
93.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
21
1
0
0
35.3%
61.8%
2.9%
0.0%
0.0%
35.3%
97.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.68
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49. Availability of opportunities for you to collaborate with other students on projects for classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.67
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
17
1
1
0
42.4%
51.5%
3.0%
3.0%
0.0%
42.4%
93.9%
97.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
18
2
0
0
39.4%
54.5%
6.1%
0.0%
0.0%
39.4%
93.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
15
1
0
0
50.0%
46.9%
3.1%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
96.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
19
0
0
1
37.5%
59.4%
0.0%
0.0%
3.1%
37.5%
96.9%
96.9%
96.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
12
1
0
4
46.9%
37.5%
3.1%
0.0%
12.5%
46.9%
84.4%
87.5%
87.5%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
20
1
0
0
34.4%
62.5%
3.1%
0.0%
0.0%
34.4%
96.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.67
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.53
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.72
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.94
54. Effectiveness of your major's curriculum in providing a logical sequence of learning experiences
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.69
55. Help/encouragement you received from faculty in your department with regard to attending graduate or professional school
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.81
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
13
3
1
1
43.8%
40.6%
9.4%
3.1%
3.1%
43.8%
84.4%
93.8%
96.9%
100.0%
56. Effectiveness of your major in preparing your to apply what you learned in your classes to decisions you will be making in the workplace
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.69
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
18
2
0
0
37.5%
56.3%
6.3%
0.0%
0.0%
37.5%
93.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
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57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.63
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
16
2
0
0
43.8%
50.0%
6.3%
0.0%
0.0%
43.8%
93.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
58. Help/encouragement you recieved from faculty in your department with regard to finding employment in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.81
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
19
0
1
1
34.4%
59.4%
0.0%
3.1%
3.1%
34.4%
93.8%
93.8%
96.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
19
0
0
0
42.4%
57.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
42.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
19
0
0
0
42.4%
57.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
42.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
13
0
0
0
59.4%
40.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
59.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.58
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.58
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.41
62. Do you think the grades you received in your major courses usually were consistent with how much you learned in those courses?
Response
Yes
No, I usually learned substantially more than my grades
No, I usually learned substantially less than my grades
Mean 2.68
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
10
0
67.7%
32.3%
0.0%
67.7%
100.0%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.72
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
5
10
6
0
16.0%
20.0%
40.0%
24.0%
0.0%
16.0%
36.0%
76.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
5
10
4
0
24.0%
20.0%
40.0%
16.0%
0.0%
24.0%
44.0%
84.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
4
8
5
0
32.0%
16.0%
32.0%
20.0%
0.0%
32.0%
48.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
10
6
1
0
32.0%
40.0%
24.0%
4.0%
0.0%
32.0%
72.0%
96.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
8
5
1
0
44.0%
32.0%
20.0%
4.0%
0.0%
44.0%
76.0%
96.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
5
1
1
0
72.0%
20.0%
4.0%
4.0%
0.0%
72.0%
92.0%
96.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
7
10
0
0
32.0%
28.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
32.0%
60.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
11
8
1
0
20.0%
44.0%
32.0%
4.0%
0.0%
20.0%
64.0%
96.0%
100.0%
100.0%
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.48
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.40
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.00
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.84
6. Skills for work (knowledge and skills applicable to a specific job or type of work)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.40
7. Preparation for further education in some professional, scientific or scholarly field
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.08
8. Acquisition of a broad, general education about a variety of subject areas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.20
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
10
4
0
0
44.0%
40.0%
16.0%
0.0%
0.0%
44.0%
84.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
8
5
5
0
28.0%
32.0%
20.0%
20.0%
0.0%
28.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
3
10
7
0
20.0%
12.0%
40.0%
28.0%
0.0%
20.0%
32.0%
72.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
8
5
1
0
44.0%
32.0%
20.0%
4.0%
0.0%
44.0%
76.0%
96.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
8
8
4
1
16.0%
32.0%
32.0%
16.0%
4.0%
16.0%
48.0%
80.0%
96.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
12
4
1
0
32.0%
48.0%
16.0%
4.0%
0.0%
32.0%
80.0%
96.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
8
6
3
0
32.0%
32.0%
24.0%
12.0%
0.0%
32.0%
64.0%
88.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
4
7
4
0
40.0%
16.0%
28.0%
16.0%
0.0%
40.0%
56.0%
84.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.72
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.32
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.76
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.84
13. Awareness of how political and economic events impact families and communities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.60
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.92
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.16
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.20
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.28
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
7
8
3
0
28.0%
28.0%
32.0%
12.0%
0.0%
28.0%
56.0%
88.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
9
6
1
1
32.0%
36.0%
24.0%
4.0%
4.0%
32.0%
68.0%
92.0%
96.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
9
5
1
1
36.0%
36.0%
20.0%
4.0%
4.0%
36.0%
72.0%
92.0%
96.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
4
7
1
1
45.8%
16.7%
29.2%
4.2%
4.2%
45.8%
62.5%
91.7%
95.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
8
8
0
0
36.0%
32.0%
32.0%
0.0%
0.0%
36.0%
68.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
18. Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.12
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.04
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.04
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.96
22. Understanding of the nature and value of at least one of the fine arts (e.g., theater, dance, classical music, visual art)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.20
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
10
8
0
1
24.0%
40.0%
32.0%
0.0%
4.0%
24.0%
64.0%
96.0%
96.0%
100.0%
23. Recognition of the value of coming into contact with people whose ideas, race, and/or culture differ from your own
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.12
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
7
6
3
0
36.0%
28.0%
24.0%
12.0%
0.0%
36.0%
64.0%
88.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
7
8
3
1
24.0%
28.0%
32.0%
12.0%
4.0%
24.0%
52.0%
84.0%
96.0%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.44
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
9
7
2
1
24.0%
36.0%
28.0%
8.0%
4.0%
24.0%
60.0%
88.0%
96.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
7
14
0
1
12.0%
28.0%
56.0%
0.0%
4.0%
12.0%
40.0%
96.0%
96.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.32
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.56
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
9
9
3
0
16.0%
36.0%
36.0%
12.0%
0.0%
16.0%
52.0%
88.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.44
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
4
13
32.0%
16.0%
52.0%
32.0%
48.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
9
2
1
1
48.0%
36.0%
8.0%
4.0%
4.0%
48.0%
84.0%
92.0%
96.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
10
1
1
0
52.0%
40.0%
4.0%
4.0%
0.0%
52.0%
92.0%
96.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
9
1
0
0
60.0%
36.0%
4.0%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
96.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
13
2
0
0
40.0%
52.0%
8.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
92.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Yes
No, they usually had too few students for effective learning
No, they usually had too many students for effective
Mean 2.20
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.80
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.44
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.68
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
10
4
0
1
40.0%
40.0%
16.0%
0.0%
4.0%
40.0%
80.0%
96.0%
96.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
14
1
0
0
40.0%
56.0%
4.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
96.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.88
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.64
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
9
2
0
0
56.0%
36.0%
8.0%
0.0%
0.0%
56.0%
92.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
12
3
0
0
40.0%
48.0%
12.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
88.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
13
2
0
0
40.0%
52.0%
8.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
92.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
11
4
0
0
40.0%
44.0%
16.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
84.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
9
0
0
0
64.0%
36.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
64.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
14
1
1
0
36.0%
56.0%
4.0%
4.0%
0.0%
36.0%
92.0%
96.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.52
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.72
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.68
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.76
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.36
40. Effectiveness of lower division courses in preparing you for upper division courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.76
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
11
2
0
0
48.0%
44.0%
8.0%
0.0%
0.0%
48.0%
92.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
11
2
0
0
48.0%
44.0%
8.0%
0.0%
0.0%
48.0%
92.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
14
1
0
0
40.0%
56.0%
4.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
96.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
11
5
0
0
36.0%
44.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
36.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
12
2
1
0
40.0%
48.0%
8.0%
4.0%
0.0%
40.0%
88.0%
96.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
14
2
0
0
36.0%
56.0%
8.0%
0.0%
0.0%
36.0%
92.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
43. Availability of opportunities for you to have meaningful participation in research projects in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.64
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.84
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.76
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.72
47. Adequacy of emphasis on behaviors/practices which are considered unprofessional and/or unethical in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.84
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
13
4
0
0
32.0%
52.0%
16.0%
0.0%
0.0%
32.0%
84.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
12
4
0
0
36.0%
48.0%
16.0%
0.0%
0.0%
36.0%
84.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.80
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49. Availability of opportunities for you to collaborate with other students on projects for classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.64
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
12
2
0
0
44.0%
48.0%
8.0%
0.0%
0.0%
44.0%
92.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
13
0
1
0
44.0%
52.0%
0.0%
4.0%
0.0%
44.0%
96.0%
96.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
15
3
0
1
24.0%
60.0%
12.0%
0.0%
4.0%
24.0%
84.0%
96.0%
96.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
11
7
0
0
28.0%
44.0%
28.0%
0.0%
0.0%
28.0%
72.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
12
0
1
0
48.0%
48.0%
0.0%
4.0%
0.0%
48.0%
96.0%
96.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
15
1
0
0
36.0%
60.0%
4.0%
0.0%
0.0%
36.0%
96.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.64
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.00
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.00
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
54. Effectiveness of your major's curriculum in providing a logical sequence of learning experiences
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.68
55. Help/encouragement you received from faculty in your department with regard to attending graduate or professional school
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.08
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
13
3
1
1
25.0%
54.2%
12.5%
4.2%
4.2%
25.0%
79.2%
91.7%
95.8%
100.0%
56. Effectiveness of your major in preparing your to apply what you learned in your classes to decisions you will be making in the workplace
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.76
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
13
3
0
0
36.0%
52.0%
12.0%
0.0%
0.0%
36.0%
88.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
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57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.72
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
9
3
1
0
48.0%
36.0%
12.0%
4.0%
0.0%
48.0%
84.0%
96.0%
100.0%
100.0%
58. Help/encouragement you recieved from faculty in your department with regard to finding employment in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.79
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
15
2
0
0
29.2%
62.5%
8.3%
0.0%
0.0%
29.2%
91.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
10
2
1
0
48.0%
40.0%
8.0%
4.0%
0.0%
48.0%
88.0%
96.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
10
2
0
0
50.0%
41.7%
8.3%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
91.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
10
4
0
0
41.7%
41.7%
16.7%
0.0%
0.0%
41.7%
83.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.68
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.58
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.75
62. Do you think the grades you received in your major courses usually were consistent with how much you learned in those courses?
Response
Yes
No, I usually learned substantially more than my grades
No, I usually learned substantially less than my grades
Mean 2.42
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
4
5
62.5%
16.7%
20.8%
62.5%
79.2%
100.0%
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