Fall 2011 Graduating Senior Survey Results
1. Ability to write well
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.89
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
120
137
54
13
1
36.9%
42.2%
16.6%
4.0%
0.3%
36.9%
79.1%
95.7%
99.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
126
135
51
11
2
38.8%
41.5%
15.7%
3.4%
0.6%
38.8%
80.3%
96.0%
99.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
104
129
70
19
2
32.1%
39.8%
21.6%
5.9%
0.6%
32.1%
71.9%
93.5%
99.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
146
136
34
8
2
44.8%
41.7%
10.4%
2.5%
0.6%
44.8%
86.5%
96.9%
99.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
163
112
36
11
4
50.0%
34.4%
11.0%
3.4%
1.2%
50.0%
84.4%
95.4%
98.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
154
127
30
8
6
47.4%
39.1%
9.2%
2.5%
1.8%
47.4%
86.5%
95.7%
98.2%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
139
127
53
6
1
42.6%
39.0%
16.3%
1.8%
0.3%
42.6%
81.6%
97.9%
99.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
135
138
47
6
0
41.4%
42.3%
14.4%
1.8%
0.0%
41.4%
83.7%
98.2%
100.0%
100.0%
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.86
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.03
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.72
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.71
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 1.72
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 1.78
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 1.77
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
139
133
43
9
2
42.6%
40.8%
13.2%
2.8%
0.6%
42.6%
83.4%
96.6%
99.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
98
123
84
19
2
30.1%
37.7%
25.8%
5.8%
0.6%
30.1%
67.8%
93.6%
99.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
91
106
97
32
0
27.9%
32.5%
29.8%
9.8%
0.0%
27.9%
60.4%
90.2%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
136
144
45
1
0
41.7%
44.2%
13.8%
0.3%
0.0%
41.7%
85.9%
99.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
93
134
78
19
2
28.5%
41.1%
23.9%
5.8%
0.6%
28.5%
69.6%
93.6%
99.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
147
132
37
7
3
45.1%
40.5%
11.3%
2.1%
0.9%
45.1%
85.6%
96.9%
99.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
137
130
53
6
0
42.0%
39.9%
16.3%
1.8%
0.0%
42.0%
81.9%
98.2%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
134
133
46
10
3
41.1%
40.8%
14.1%
3.1%
0.9%
41.1%
81.9%
96.0%
99.1%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.78
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.09
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.21
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.73
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 2.09
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.73
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 1.82
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.73
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
154
123
40
2
7
47.2%
37.7%
12.3%
0.6%
2.1%
47.2%
85.0%
97.2%
97.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
167
113
33
10
3
51.2%
34.7%
10.1%
3.1%
0.9%
51.2%
85.9%
96.0%
99.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
174
112
35
3
2
53.4%
34.4%
10.7%
0.9%
0.6%
53.4%
87.7%
98.5%
99.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
151
109
45
8
7
47.2%
34.1%
14.1%
2.5%
2.2%
47.2%
81.3%
95.3%
97.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
167
121
29
7
2
51.2%
37.1%
8.9%
2.1%
0.6%
51.2%
88.3%
97.2%
99.4%
100.0%
18. Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.68
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 1.78
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 2.14
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
109
109
72
26
10
33.4%
33.4%
22.1%
8.0%
3.1%
33.4%
66.9%
89.0%
96.9%
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 1.80
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
142
121
51
11
1
43.6%
37.1%
15.6%
3.4%
0.3%
43.6%
80.7%
96.3%
99.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
137
127
49
12
1
42.0%
39.0%
15.0%
3.7%
0.3%
42.0%
81.0%
96.0%
99.7%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.81
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
131
141
40
9
5
40.2%
43.3%
12.3%
2.8%
1.5%
40.2%
83.4%
95.7%
98.5%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
101
93
88
32
11
31.1%
28.6%
27.1%
9.8%
3.4%
31.1%
59.7%
86.8%
96.6%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.82
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.26
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
100
105
84
31
5
30.8%
32.3%
25.8%
9.5%
1.5%
30.8%
63.1%
88.9%
98.5%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.19
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
210
48
61
65.8%
15.0%
19.1%
65.8%
80.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
173
133
12
7
1
53.1%
40.8%
3.7%
2.1%
0.3%
53.1%
93.9%
97.5%
99.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
175
112
31
5
3
53.7%
34.4%
9.5%
1.5%
0.9%
53.7%
88.0%
97.5%
99.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
207
98
16
2
3
63.5%
30.1%
4.9%
0.6%
0.9%
63.5%
93.6%
98.5%
99.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
181
117
13
5
10
55.5%
35.9%
4.0%
1.5%
3.1%
55.5%
91.4%
95.4%
96.9%
100.0%
Yes
No, they usually had too few students for effective learning
No, they usually had too many students for effective
Mean 1.53
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 1.62
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.45
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
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.62
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
182
110
19
5
10
55.8%
33.7%
5.8%
1.5%
3.1%
55.8%
89.6%
95.4%
96.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
185
121
12
3
4
56.9%
37.2%
3.7%
0.9%
1.2%
56.9%
94.2%
97.8%
98.8%
100.0%
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.52
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 1.68
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
153
136
27
5
4
47.1%
41.8%
8.3%
1.5%
1.2%
47.1%
88.9%
97.2%
98.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
170
140
12
4
0
52.1%
42.9%
3.7%
1.2%
0.0%
52.1%
95.1%
98.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
194
116
11
4
1
59.5%
35.6%
3.4%
1.2%
0.3%
59.5%
95.1%
98.5%
99.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
167
138
16
4
0
51.4%
42.5%
4.9%
1.2%
0.0%
51.4%
93.8%
98.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
199
106
14
5
1
61.2%
32.6%
4.3%
1.5%
0.3%
61.2%
93.8%
98.2%
99.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
152
152
17
1
3
46.8%
46.8%
5.2%
0.3%
0.9%
46.8%
93.5%
98.8%
99.1%
100.0%
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.54
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.47
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.56
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.47
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 1.62
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
178
130
13
2
0
55.1%
40.2%
4.0%
0.6%
0.0%
55.1%
95.4%
99.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
151
143
26
2
2
46.6%
44.1%
8.0%
0.6%
0.6%
46.6%
90.7%
98.8%
99.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
129
157
20
3
16
39.7%
48.3%
6.2%
0.9%
4.9%
39.7%
88.0%
94.2%
95.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
138
147
25
4
10
42.6%
45.4%
7.7%
1.2%
3.1%
42.6%
88.0%
95.7%
96.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
123
126
42
12
21
38.0%
38.9%
13.0%
3.7%
6.5%
38.0%
76.9%
89.8%
93.5%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
148
122
39
15
1
45.5%
37.5%
12.0%
4.6%
0.3%
45.5%
83.1%
95.1%
99.7%
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 1.65
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 1.83
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.77
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.02
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.77
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 1.61
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
157
149
13
0
6
48.3%
45.8%
4.0%
0.0%
1.8%
48.3%
94.2%
98.2%
98.2%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
147
126
39
9
4
45.2%
38.8%
12.0%
2.8%
1.2%
45.2%
84.0%
96.0%
98.8%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.76
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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 1.56
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
162
147
9
0
4
50.3%
45.7%
2.8%
0.0%
1.2%
50.3%
96.0%
98.8%
98.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
161
138
21
0
1
50.2%
43.0%
6.5%
0.0%
0.3%
50.2%
93.1%
99.7%
99.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
167
131
18
4
3
51.7%
40.6%
5.6%
1.2%
0.9%
51.7%
92.3%
97.8%
99.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
130
156
27
5
4
40.4%
48.4%
8.4%
1.6%
1.2%
40.4%
88.8%
97.2%
98.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
140
128
29
3
23
43.3%
39.6%
9.0%
0.9%
7.1%
43.3%
83.0%
92.0%
92.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
158
145
15
4
0
49.1%
45.0%
4.7%
1.2%
0.0%
49.1%
94.1%
98.8%
100.0%
100.0%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.57
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.59
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.75
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.89
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 1.73
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
150
138
18
1
14
46.7%
43.0%
5.6%
0.3%
4.4%
46.7%
89.7%
95.3%
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 1.62
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
152
148
18
3
2
47.1%
45.8%
5.6%
0.9%
0.6%
47.1%
92.9%
98.5%
99.4%
100.0%
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57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.48
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
181
132
8
2
0
56.0%
40.9%
2.5%
0.6%
0.0%
56.0%
96.9%
99.4%
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 1.81
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
139
138
26
4
15
43.2%
42.9%
8.1%
1.2%
4.7%
43.2%
86.0%
94.1%
95.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
192
116
14
1
0
59.4%
35.9%
4.3%
0.3%
0.0%
59.4%
95.4%
99.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
194
115
11
3
0
60.1%
35.6%
3.4%
0.9%
0.0%
60.1%
95.7%
99.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
182
121
14
2
0
57.1%
37.9%
4.4%
0.6%
0.0%
57.1%
95.0%
99.4%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.46
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.45
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.49
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 2.61
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
207
89
16
66.3%
28.5%
5.1%
66.3%
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 1.98
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
24
8
3
0
30.0%
48.0%
16.0%
6.0%
0.0%
30.0%
78.0%
94.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
27
3
3
1
32.0%
54.0%
6.0%
6.0%
2.0%
32.0%
86.0%
92.0%
98.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
16
12
6
1
30.0%
32.0%
24.0%
12.0%
2.0%
30.0%
62.0%
86.0%
98.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
23
7
4
0
33.3%
45.1%
13.7%
7.8%
0.0%
33.3%
78.4%
92.2%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
20
7
5
1
35.3%
39.2%
13.7%
9.8%
2.0%
35.3%
74.5%
88.2%
98.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
17
9
3
3
37.3%
33.3%
17.6%
5.9%
5.9%
37.3%
70.6%
88.2%
94.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
22
8
4
0
33.3%
43.1%
15.7%
7.8%
0.0%
33.3%
76.5%
92.2%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
25
10
1
0
29.4%
49.0%
19.6%
2.0%
0.0%
29.4%
78.4%
98.0%
100.0%
100.0%
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.92
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 1.96
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.04
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 2.10
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 1.98
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
14
24
10
3
0
27.5%
47.1%
19.6%
5.9%
0.0%
27.5%
74.5%
94.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
22
10
5
1
25.5%
43.1%
19.6%
9.8%
2.0%
25.5%
68.6%
88.2%
98.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
14
22
3
0
23.5%
27.5%
43.1%
5.9%
0.0%
23.5%
51.0%
94.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
27
10
0
0
27.5%
52.9%
19.6%
0.0%
0.0%
27.5%
80.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
19
14
6
2
19.6%
37.3%
27.5%
11.8%
3.9%
19.6%
56.9%
84.3%
96.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
21
10
1
1
35.3%
41.2%
19.6%
2.0%
2.0%
35.3%
76.5%
96.1%
98.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
23
8
3
0
33.3%
45.1%
15.7%
5.9%
0.0%
33.3%
78.4%
94.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
20
14
4
0
25.5%
39.2%
27.5%
7.8%
0.0%
25.5%
64.7%
92.2%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.04
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 2.31
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.92
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 2.43
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.94
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.94
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.18
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.14
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
27
8
1
3
23.5%
52.9%
15.7%
2.0%
5.9%
23.5%
76.5%
92.2%
94.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
24
5
5
1
31.4%
47.1%
9.8%
9.8%
2.0%
31.4%
78.4%
88.2%
98.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
22
9
0
0
39.2%
43.1%
17.6%
0.0%
0.0%
39.2%
82.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
19
7
3
1
38.8%
38.8%
14.3%
6.1%
2.0%
38.8%
77.6%
91.8%
98.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
25
3
1
0
43.1%
49.0%
5.9%
2.0%
0.0%
43.1%
92.2%
98.0%
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 2.04
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.78
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 1.67
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 1.88
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
15
10
2
1
45.1%
29.4%
19.6%
3.9%
2.0%
45.1%
74.5%
94.1%
98.0%
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
21
19
9
2
0
41.2%
37.3%
17.6%
3.9%
0.0%
41.2%
78.4%
96.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
24
8
2
0
33.3%
47.1%
15.7%
3.9%
0.0%
33.3%
80.4%
96.1%
100.0%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.90
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
21
11
2
2
29.4%
41.2%
21.6%
3.9%
3.9%
29.4%
70.6%
92.2%
96.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
14
12
8
3
27.5%
27.5%
23.5%
15.7%
5.9%
27.5%
54.9%
78.4%
94.1%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.12
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.45
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
17
11
7
1
29.4%
33.3%
21.6%
13.7%
2.0%
29.4%
62.7%
84.3%
98.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.25
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
7
12
62.7%
13.7%
23.5%
62.7%
76.5%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
28
4
0
0
37.3%
54.9%
7.8%
0.0%
0.0%
37.3%
92.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
13
8
2
0
54.9%
25.5%
15.7%
3.9%
0.0%
54.9%
80.4%
96.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
17
2
0
0
62.7%
33.3%
3.9%
0.0%
0.0%
62.7%
96.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
26
3
0
0
43.1%
51.0%
5.9%
0.0%
0.0%
43.1%
94.1%
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 1.61
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.71
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.69
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.41
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.63
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
20
2
0
1
54.9%
39.2%
3.9%
0.0%
2.0%
54.9%
94.1%
98.0%
98.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
25
25
1
0
0
49.0%
49.0%
2.0%
0.0%
0.0%
49.0%
98.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.55
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
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
27
2
0
1
41.2%
52.9%
3.9%
0.0%
2.0%
41.2%
94.1%
98.0%
98.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
27
1
0
0
45.1%
52.9%
2.0%
0.0%
0.0%
45.1%
98.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
23
2
0
0
51.0%
45.1%
3.9%
0.0%
0.0%
51.0%
96.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
24
3
0
0
47.1%
47.1%
5.9%
0.0%
0.0%
47.1%
94.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
20
0
0
1
58.8%
39.2%
0.0%
0.0%
2.0%
58.8%
98.0%
98.0%
98.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
31
1
0
0
37.3%
60.8%
2.0%
0.0%
0.0%
37.3%
98.0%
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 1.57
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 1.59
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.47
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 1.65
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
25
24
2
0
0
49.0%
47.1%
3.9%
0.0%
0.0%
49.0%
96.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
26
5
0
1
37.3%
51.0%
9.8%
0.0%
2.0%
37.3%
88.2%
98.0%
98.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
30
6
0
3
23.5%
58.8%
11.8%
0.0%
5.9%
23.5%
82.4%
94.1%
94.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
26
1
1
1
43.1%
51.0%
2.0%
2.0%
2.0%
43.1%
94.1%
96.1%
98.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
20
9
2
5
29.4%
39.2%
17.6%
3.9%
9.8%
29.4%
68.6%
86.3%
90.2%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
22
6
4
0
37.3%
43.1%
11.8%
7.8%
0.0%
37.3%
80.4%
92.2%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.55
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 2.06
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.69
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.25
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.90
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 1.96
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
31
3
0
3
27.5%
60.8%
5.9%
0.0%
5.9%
27.5%
88.2%
94.1%
94.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
23
7
1
1
37.3%
45.1%
13.7%
2.0%
2.0%
37.3%
82.4%
96.1%
98.0%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.86
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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 1.82
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
26
3
0
2
36.7%
53.1%
6.1%
0.0%
4.1%
36.7%
89.8%
95.9%
95.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
25
5
0
0
38.8%
51.0%
10.2%
0.0%
0.0%
38.8%
89.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
23
4
3
2
36.0%
46.0%
8.0%
6.0%
4.0%
36.0%
82.0%
90.0%
96.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
27
4
3
2
28.0%
54.0%
8.0%
6.0%
4.0%
28.0%
82.0%
90.0%
96.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
26
3
0
2
38.0%
52.0%
6.0%
0.0%
4.0%
38.0%
90.0%
96.0%
96.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
25
1
1
0
46.0%
50.0%
2.0%
2.0%
0.0%
46.0%
96.0%
98.0%
100.0%
100.0%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.71
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.96
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.04
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.80
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 1.80
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
27
4
0
1
34.7%
55.1%
8.2%
0.0%
2.0%
34.7%
89.8%
98.0%
98.0%
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
16
28
4
1
1
32.0%
56.0%
8.0%
2.0%
2.0%
32.0%
88.0%
96.0%
98.0%
100.0%
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57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.68
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
29
1
1
0
38.0%
58.0%
2.0%
2.0%
0.0%
38.0%
96.0%
98.0%
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 2.18
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
18
10
0
5
32.7%
36.7%
20.4%
0.0%
10.2%
32.7%
69.4%
89.8%
89.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
19
3
0
0
56.0%
38.0%
6.0%
0.0%
0.0%
56.0%
94.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
17
1
1
0
62.0%
34.0%
2.0%
2.0%
0.0%
62.0%
96.0%
98.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
25
22
3
0
0
50.0%
44.0%
6.0%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
94.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.50
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.44
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.56
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 2.63
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
16
1
65.3%
32.7%
2.0%
65.3%
98.0%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
4
4
1
0
35.7%
28.6%
28.6%
7.1%
0.0%
35.7%
64.3%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
5
1
1
0
50.0%
35.7%
7.1%
7.1%
0.0%
50.0%
85.7%
92.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
5
3
1
21.4%
14.3%
35.7%
21.4%
7.1%
21.4%
35.7%
71.4%
92.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
6
4
2
0
20.0%
40.0%
26.7%
13.3%
0.0%
20.0%
60.0%
86.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
3
5
1
0
40.0%
20.0%
33.3%
6.7%
0.0%
40.0%
60.0%
93.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
1
5
0
3
40.0%
6.7%
33.3%
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
46.7%
80.0%
80.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
5
1
3
0
40.0%
33.3%
6.7%
20.0%
0.0%
40.0%
73.3%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
5
4
1
0
33.3%
33.3%
26.7%
6.7%
0.0%
33.3%
66.7%
93.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.07
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.71
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.79
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.33
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.07
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 2.53
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 2.07
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 2.07
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
4
4
2
0
33.3%
26.7%
26.7%
13.3%
0.0%
33.3%
60.0%
86.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
2
6
2
1
26.7%
13.3%
40.0%
13.3%
6.7%
26.7%
40.0%
80.0%
93.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
4
7
1
0
20.0%
26.7%
46.7%
6.7%
0.0%
20.0%
46.7%
93.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
7
3
0
0
33.3%
46.7%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
33.3%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
5
4
1
20.0%
13.3%
33.3%
26.7%
6.7%
20.0%
33.3%
66.7%
93.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
2
4
1
0
53.3%
13.3%
26.7%
6.7%
0.0%
53.3%
66.7%
93.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
5
4
2
0
26.7%
33.3%
26.7%
13.3%
0.0%
26.7%
60.0%
86.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
3
8
0
0
26.7%
20.0%
53.3%
0.0%
0.0%
26.7%
46.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.20
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.60
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 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 2.87
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.87
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.27
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.27
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.47
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
6
4
0
2
20.0%
40.0%
26.7%
0.0%
13.3%
20.0%
60.0%
86.7%
86.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
7
3
2
0
20.0%
46.7%
20.0%
13.3%
0.0%
20.0%
66.7%
86.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
6
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
4
5
2
0
26.7%
26.7%
33.3%
13.3%
0.0%
26.7%
53.3%
86.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
7
1
0
0
46.7%
46.7%
6.7%
0.0%
0.0%
46.7%
93.3%
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 2.27
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 2.33
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.60
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 1.47
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
3
2
0
0
66.7%
20.0%
13.3%
0.0%
0.0%
66.7%
86.7%
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 1.93
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
4
5
0
0
40.0%
26.7%
33.3%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
66.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
5
5
1
0
26.7%
33.3%
33.3%
6.7%
0.0%
26.7%
60.0%
93.3%
100.0%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.20
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
5
4
1
1
26.7%
33.3%
26.7%
6.7%
6.7%
26.7%
60.0%
86.7%
93.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
0
6
4
3
13.3%
0.0%
40.0%
26.7%
20.0%
13.3%
13.3%
53.3%
80.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.33
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 3.40
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
6
3
1
20.0%
13.3%
40.0%
20.0%
6.7%
20.0%
33.3%
73.3%
93.3%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.80
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
0
6
60.0%
0.0%
40.0%
60.0%
60.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
7
0
0
0
53.3%
46.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
53.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
0
3
2
0
66.7%
0.0%
20.0%
13.3%
0.0%
66.7%
66.7%
86.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
1
2
0
0
80.0%
6.7%
13.3%
0.0%
0.0%
80.0%
86.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
6
1
0
0
53.3%
40.0%
6.7%
0.0%
0.0%
53.3%
93.3%
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 1.80
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.47
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.80
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.33
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
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
1
1
0
0
86.7%
6.7%
6.7%
0.0%
0.0%
86.7%
93.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
5
1
0
0
60.0%
33.3%
6.7%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
93.3%
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 1.47
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
6
1
0
0
53.3%
40.0%
6.7%
0.0%
0.0%
53.3%
93.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
8
0
0
0
46.7%
53.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
46.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
6
1
0
0
53.3%
40.0%
6.7%
0.0%
0.0%
53.3%
93.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
3
1
0
0
73.3%
20.0%
6.7%
0.0%
0.0%
73.3%
93.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
1
0
0
0
93.3%
6.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
93.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
7
0
0
0
53.3%
46.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
53.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.53
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.53
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 1.33
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.07
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 1.47
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
2
2
0
0
73.3%
13.3%
13.3%
0.0%
0.0%
73.3%
86.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
8
1
0
0
40.0%
53.3%
6.7%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
93.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
10
1
0
0
26.7%
66.7%
6.7%
0.0%
0.0%
26.7%
93.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
6
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
7
6
1
0
1
46.7%
40.0%
6.7%
0.0%
6.7%
46.7%
86.7%
93.3%
93.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
6
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
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.67
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 1.40
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 1.40
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 1.73
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
9
1
0
0
33.3%
60.0%
6.7%
0.0%
0.0%
33.3%
93.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
6
3
0
0
40.0%
40.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
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 1.80
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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 1.80
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
6
1
0
1
46.7%
40.0%
6.7%
0.0%
6.7%
46.7%
86.7%
93.3%
93.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
5
2
0
0
53.3%
33.3%
13.3%
0.0%
0.0%
53.3%
86.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
2
3
3
0
46.7%
13.3%
20.0%
20.0%
0.0%
46.7%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
5
2
3
0
33.3%
33.3%
13.3%
20.0%
0.0%
33.3%
66.7%
80.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
3
1
0
0
73.3%
20.0%
6.7%
0.0%
0.0%
73.3%
93.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
4
1
0
0
66.7%
26.7%
6.7%
0.0%
0.0%
66.7%
93.3%
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 1.60
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.13
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.20
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.33
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 1.67
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
8
1
0
0
40.0%
53.3%
6.7%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
93.3%
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
7
7
1
0
0
46.7%
46.7%
6.7%
0.0%
0.0%
46.7%
93.3%
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
6
9
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 2.13
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
3
5
0
1
40.0%
20.0%
33.3%
0.0%
6.7%
40.0%
60.0%
93.3%
93.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
3
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
15
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
10
5
0
0
0
66.7%
33.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
66.7%
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 1.20
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.00
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.33
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 2.67
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
5
0
66.7%
33.3%
0.0%
66.7%
100.0%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
1
4
2
0
0
14.3%
57.1%
28.6%
0.0%
0.0%
14.3%
71.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
5
0
0
0
28.6%
71.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
28.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
3
1
0
0
42.9%
42.9%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
4
1
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
3
3
0
0
1
42.9%
42.9%
0.0%
0.0%
14.3%
42.9%
85.7%
85.7%
85.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
4
0
1
0
28.6%
57.1%
0.0%
14.3%
0.0%
28.6%
85.7%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
1
5
1
0
0
14.3%
71.4%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
14.3%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
4
1
0
0
28.6%
57.1%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
28.6%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.14
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.71
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.71
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 2.00
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 2.00
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 2.00
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
1
4
2
0
0
14.3%
57.1%
28.6%
0.0%
0.0%
14.3%
71.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
1
1
0
28.6%
42.9%
14.3%
14.3%
0.0%
28.6%
71.4%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
1
1
5
0
0
14.3%
14.3%
71.4%
0.0%
0.0%
14.3%
28.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
5
0
0
0
28.6%
71.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
28.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
1
3
2
1
0
14.3%
42.9%
28.6%
14.3%
0.0%
14.3%
57.1%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
2
0
0
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%
0.0%
0.0%
28.6%
71.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
3
1
0
0
42.9%
42.9%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
1
4
1
1
0
14.3%
57.1%
14.3%
14.3%
0.0%
14.3%
71.4%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.14
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 2.57
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 2.43
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.00
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 2.29
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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
1
4
1
0
1
14.3%
57.1%
14.3%
0.0%
14.3%
14.3%
71.4%
85.7%
85.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
3
0
1
0
42.9%
42.9%
0.0%
14.3%
0.0%
42.9%
85.7%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
2
0
0
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%
0.0%
0.0%
28.6%
71.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
3
0
0
1
42.9%
42.9%
0.0%
0.0%
14.3%
42.9%
85.7%
85.7%
85.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
3
1
0
0
42.9%
42.9%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
85.7%
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 1.86
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.00
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.00
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.71
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 2.57
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
2
1
1
1
28.6%
28.6%
14.3%
14.3%
14.3%
28.6%
57.1%
71.4%
85.7%
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 2.14
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
1
1
0
28.6%
42.9%
14.3%
14.3%
0.0%
28.6%
71.4%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
4
0
0
0
42.9%
57.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
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 1.57
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
1
0
1
42.9%
28.6%
14.3%
0.0%
14.3%
42.9%
71.4%
85.7%
85.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
2
1
0
0
57.1%
28.6%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
57.1%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.14
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.57
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
4
0
0
0
42.9%
57.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.57
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
2
1
57.1%
28.6%
14.3%
57.1%
85.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
1
5
1
0
0
14.3%
71.4%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
14.3%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
2
0
0
42.9%
28.6%
28.6%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
71.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
2
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
3
4
0
0
0
42.9%
57.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
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 1.57
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.00
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.86
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 1.57
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
4
0
0
0
42.9%
57.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
2
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 1.57
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
3
4
0
0
0
42.9%
57.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
3
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
4
3
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
2
5
0
0
0
28.6%
71.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
28.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
4
0
0
0
42.9%
57.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
4
1
0
0
28.6%
57.1%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
28.6%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.57
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.43
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.43
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.71
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.57
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
3
4
0
0
0
42.9%
57.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
3
0
0
1
42.9%
42.9%
0.0%
0.0%
14.3%
42.9%
85.7%
85.7%
85.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
4
1
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
3
4
0
0
0
42.9%
57.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
1
1
0
28.6%
42.9%
14.3%
14.3%
0.0%
28.6%
71.4%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
0
2
0
28.6%
42.9%
0.0%
28.6%
0.0%
28.6%
71.4%
71.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.57
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.00
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 1.86
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.57
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.14
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.29
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 1.86
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
4
1
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
2
4
0
0
1
28.6%
57.1%
0.0%
0.0%
14.3%
28.6%
85.7%
85.7%
85.7%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.14
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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 1.71
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
3
1
0
0
42.9%
42.9%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
5
0
0
0
28.6%
71.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
28.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
3
0
0
1
42.9%
42.9%
0.0%
0.0%
14.3%
42.9%
85.7%
85.7%
85.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
4
1
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
3
3
1
0
0
42.9%
42.9%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
85.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
4
0
0
0
42.9%
57.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
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 1.71
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 1.86
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.71
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 1.57
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
2
4
1
0
0
28.6%
57.1%
14.3%
0.0%
0.0%
28.6%
85.7%
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 2.00
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
2
0
0
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%
0.0%
0.0%
28.6%
71.4%
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 2.00
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
2
1
1
0
42.9%
28.6%
14.3%
14.3%
0.0%
42.9%
71.4%
85.7%
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 2.00
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
2
0
0
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%
0.0%
0.0%
28.6%
71.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
4
1
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
2
5
0
0
0
28.6%
71.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
28.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
3
2
0
0
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%
0.0%
0.0%
28.6%
71.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.86
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.71
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.00
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 2.29
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
3
1
42.9%
42.9%
14.3%
42.9%
85.7%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.79
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
40
50
14
2
0
37.7%
47.2%
13.2%
1.9%
0.0%
37.7%
84.9%
98.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
44
39
22
1
0
41.5%
36.8%
20.8%
0.9%
0.0%
41.5%
78.3%
99.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
37
50
16
3
0
34.9%
47.2%
15.1%
2.8%
0.0%
34.9%
82.1%
97.2%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
45
52
9
0
0
42.5%
49.1%
8.5%
0.0%
0.0%
42.5%
91.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
50
44
11
1
0
47.2%
41.5%
10.4%
0.9%
0.0%
47.2%
88.7%
99.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
38
55
12
1
0
35.8%
51.9%
11.3%
0.9%
0.0%
35.8%
87.7%
99.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
49
21
0
0
34.0%
46.2%
19.8%
0.0%
0.0%
34.0%
80.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
39
55
12
0
0
36.8%
51.9%
11.3%
0.0%
0.0%
36.8%
88.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.81
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.86
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 1.65
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 1.77
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 1.86
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 1.75
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
44
45
14
3
0
41.5%
42.5%
13.2%
2.8%
0.0%
41.5%
84.0%
97.2%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
39
38
2
0
25.5%
36.8%
35.8%
1.9%
0.0%
25.5%
62.3%
98.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
38
36
11
0
19.8%
35.8%
34.0%
10.4%
0.0%
19.8%
55.7%
89.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
40
52
14
0
0
37.7%
49.1%
13.2%
0.0%
0.0%
37.7%
86.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
51
23
3
0
27.4%
48.1%
21.7%
2.8%
0.0%
27.4%
75.5%
97.2%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
48
46
10
2
0
45.3%
43.4%
9.4%
1.9%
0.0%
45.3%
88.7%
98.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
46
45
15
0
0
43.4%
42.5%
14.2%
0.0%
0.0%
43.4%
85.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
43
49
13
1
0
40.6%
46.2%
12.3%
0.9%
0.0%
40.6%
86.8%
99.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.77
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 2.35
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.75
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 1.68
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.71
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.74
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.64
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
57
32
16
0
1
53.8%
30.2%
15.1%
0.0%
0.9%
53.8%
84.0%
99.1%
99.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
58
37
9
2
0
54.7%
34.9%
8.5%
1.9%
0.0%
54.7%
89.6%
98.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
56
40
9
1
0
52.8%
37.7%
8.5%
0.9%
0.0%
52.8%
90.6%
99.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
46
40
15
2
1
44.2%
38.5%
14.4%
1.9%
1.0%
44.2%
82.7%
97.1%
99.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
55
40
9
2
0
51.9%
37.7%
8.5%
1.9%
0.0%
51.9%
89.6%
98.1%
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 1.58
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.58
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.77
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.60
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 2.38
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
44
26
10
5
19.8%
41.5%
24.5%
9.4%
4.7%
19.8%
61.3%
85.8%
95.3%
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 1.79
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
46
40
16
4
0
43.4%
37.7%
15.1%
3.8%
0.0%
43.4%
81.1%
96.2%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
39
47
14
5
1
36.8%
44.3%
13.2%
4.7%
0.9%
36.8%
81.1%
94.3%
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
42
51
10
1
2
39.6%
48.1%
9.4%
0.9%
1.9%
39.6%
87.7%
97.2%
98.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
37
33
11
7
16.2%
35.2%
31.4%
10.5%
6.7%
16.2%
51.4%
82.9%
93.3%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.77
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
20
34
36
12
3
19.0%
32.4%
34.3%
11.4%
2.9%
19.0%
51.4%
85.7%
97.1%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.47
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
70
13
20
68.0%
12.6%
19.4%
68.0%
80.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
57
44
4
1
0
53.8%
41.5%
3.8%
0.9%
0.0%
53.8%
95.3%
99.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
50
40
12
1
3
47.2%
37.7%
11.3%
0.9%
2.8%
47.2%
84.9%
96.2%
97.2%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
64
30
9
0
3
60.4%
28.3%
8.5%
0.0%
2.8%
60.4%
88.7%
97.2%
97.2%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
55
36
4
2
9
51.9%
34.0%
3.8%
1.9%
8.5%
51.9%
85.8%
89.6%
91.5%
100.0%
Yes
No, they usually had too few students for effective learning
No, they usually had too many students for effective
Mean 1.51
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.52
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.75
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.57
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.81
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
50
39
6
4
7
47.2%
36.8%
5.7%
3.8%
6.6%
47.2%
84.0%
89.6%
93.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
56
38
6
1
4
53.3%
36.2%
5.7%
1.0%
3.8%
53.3%
89.5%
95.2%
96.2%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.86
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.66
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
46
43
13
2
1
43.8%
41.0%
12.4%
1.9%
1.0%
43.8%
84.8%
97.1%
99.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
48
50
6
2
0
45.3%
47.2%
5.7%
1.9%
0.0%
45.3%
92.5%
98.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
63
36
5
2
0
59.4%
34.0%
4.7%
1.9%
0.0%
59.4%
93.4%
98.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
46
50
9
1
0
43.4%
47.2%
8.5%
0.9%
0.0%
43.4%
90.6%
99.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
69
29
7
1
0
65.1%
27.4%
6.6%
0.9%
0.0%
65.1%
92.5%
99.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
44
52
8
1
1
41.5%
49.1%
7.5%
0.9%
0.9%
41.5%
90.6%
98.1%
99.1%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.75
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.64
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.49
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.67
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 1.71
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
59
39
6
0
0
56.7%
37.5%
5.8%
0.0%
0.0%
56.7%
94.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
43
50
12
0
0
41.0%
47.6%
11.4%
0.0%
0.0%
41.0%
88.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
59
10
1
7
27.4%
55.7%
9.4%
0.9%
6.6%
27.4%
83.0%
92.5%
93.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
58
10
1
4
30.5%
55.2%
9.5%
1.0%
3.8%
30.5%
85.7%
95.2%
96.2%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
47
24
7
8
18.1%
44.8%
22.9%
6.7%
7.6%
18.1%
62.9%
85.7%
92.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
41
28
8
1
26.4%
38.7%
26.4%
7.5%
0.9%
26.4%
65.1%
91.5%
99.1%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.49
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.70
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 2.04
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.92
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 2.18
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 1.67
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
43
57
5
0
1
40.6%
53.8%
4.7%
0.0%
0.9%
40.6%
94.3%
99.1%
99.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
40
24
5
1
34.0%
37.7%
22.6%
4.7%
0.9%
34.0%
71.7%
94.3%
99.1%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.01
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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 1.59
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
45
58
2
0
0
42.9%
55.2%
1.9%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
98.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
54
44
5
0
1
51.9%
42.3%
4.8%
0.0%
1.0%
51.9%
94.2%
99.0%
99.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
58
44
3
0
0
55.2%
41.9%
2.9%
0.0%
0.0%
55.2%
97.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
58
10
1
1
32.7%
55.8%
9.6%
1.0%
1.0%
32.7%
88.5%
98.1%
99.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
39
40
12
0
14
37.1%
38.1%
11.4%
0.0%
13.3%
37.1%
75.2%
86.7%
86.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
43
55
6
0
0
41.3%
52.9%
5.8%
0.0%
0.0%
41.3%
94.2%
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 1.56
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.48
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 2.14
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 1.64
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 1.79
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
49
42
6
0
7
47.1%
40.4%
5.8%
0.0%
6.7%
47.1%
87.5%
93.3%
93.3%
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 1.65
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
48
48
8
0
1
45.7%
45.7%
7.6%
0.0%
1.0%
45.7%
91.4%
99.0%
99.0%
100.0%
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57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
66
36
3
0
0
62.9%
34.3%
2.9%
0.0%
0.0%
62.9%
97.1%
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 2.02
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
51
11
2
7
32.4%
48.6%
10.5%
1.9%
6.7%
32.4%
81.0%
91.4%
93.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
60
38
7
0
0
57.1%
36.2%
6.7%
0.0%
0.0%
57.1%
93.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
63
38
4
0
0
60.0%
36.2%
3.8%
0.0%
0.0%
60.0%
96.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
58
41
6
0
0
55.2%
39.0%
5.7%
0.0%
0.0%
55.2%
94.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.50
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.44
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.50
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
59
34
9
57.8%
33.3%
8.8%
57.8%
91.2%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.70
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
17
3
0
0
39.4%
51.5%
9.1%
0.0%
0.0%
39.4%
90.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
12
6
0
0
45.5%
36.4%
18.2%
0.0%
0.0%
45.5%
81.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
13
2
0
0
54.5%
39.4%
6.1%
0.0%
0.0%
54.5%
93.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
18
1
0
0
42.4%
54.5%
3.0%
0.0%
0.0%
42.4%
97.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
11
3
1
0
54.5%
33.3%
9.1%
3.0%
0.0%
54.5%
87.9%
97.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
21
3
0
0
27.3%
63.6%
9.1%
0.0%
0.0%
27.3%
90.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
11
5
0
0
51.5%
33.3%
15.2%
0.0%
0.0%
51.5%
84.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
20
1
0
0
36.4%
60.6%
3.0%
0.0%
0.0%
36.4%
97.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.73
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.52
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.61
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 1.82
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 1.64
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 1.67
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
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
9
14
10
0
0
27.3%
42.4%
30.3%
0.0%
0.0%
27.3%
69.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
14
8
5
0
18.2%
42.4%
24.2%
15.2%
0.0%
18.2%
60.6%
84.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
16
4
0
0
39.4%
48.5%
12.1%
0.0%
0.0%
39.4%
87.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
19
6
0
0
24.2%
57.6%
18.2%
0.0%
0.0%
24.2%
81.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
15
2
1
0
45.5%
45.5%
6.1%
3.0%
0.0%
45.5%
90.9%
97.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
13
3
0
0
51.5%
39.4%
9.1%
0.0%
0.0%
51.5%
90.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
17
5
0
0
33.3%
51.5%
15.2%
0.0%
0.0%
33.3%
84.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.67
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 2.36
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.73
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 1.94
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 1.58
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.82
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.52
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
9
4
0
0
60.6%
27.3%
12.1%
0.0%
0.0%
60.6%
87.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
18
0
0
0
45.5%
54.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
45.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
11
2
1
0
57.6%
33.3%
6.1%
3.0%
0.0%
57.6%
90.9%
97.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
11
5
0
0
48.4%
35.5%
16.1%
0.0%
0.0%
48.4%
83.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
14
2
1
0
48.5%
42.4%
6.1%
3.0%
0.0%
48.5%
90.9%
97.0%
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 1.55
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.55
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.68
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 2.36
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
15
8
2
2
18.2%
45.5%
24.2%
6.1%
6.1%
18.2%
63.6%
87.9%
93.9%
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 1.73
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
13
4
1
0
45.5%
39.4%
12.1%
3.0%
0.0%
45.5%
84.8%
97.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
11
6
2
1
39.4%
33.3%
18.2%
6.1%
3.0%
39.4%
72.7%
90.9%
97.0%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.00
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
14
3
1
0
45.5%
42.4%
9.1%
3.0%
0.0%
45.5%
87.9%
97.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
12
9
3
1
21.9%
37.5%
28.1%
9.4%
3.1%
21.9%
59.4%
87.5%
96.9%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.70
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.34
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
12
13
3
0
12.5%
37.5%
40.6%
9.4%
0.0%
12.5%
50.0%
90.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.47
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
2
6
75.0%
6.3%
18.8%
75.0%
81.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
11
0
0
0
66.7%
33.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
66.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
12
4
0
1
48.5%
36.4%
12.1%
0.0%
3.0%
48.5%
84.8%
97.0%
97.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
7
2
0
1
69.7%
21.2%
6.1%
0.0%
3.0%
69.7%
90.9%
97.0%
97.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
11
3
0
2
51.5%
33.3%
9.1%
0.0%
6.1%
51.5%
84.8%
93.9%
93.9%
100.0%
Yes
No, they usually had too few students for effective learning
No, they usually had too many students for effective
Mean 1.44
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.33
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.73
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.45
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.76
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
12
2
1
1
51.5%
36.4%
6.1%
3.0%
3.0%
51.5%
87.9%
93.9%
97.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
14
2
0
1
46.9%
43.8%
6.3%
0.0%
3.1%
46.9%
90.6%
96.9%
96.9%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.70
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.69
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
16
2
0
1
40.6%
50.0%
6.3%
0.0%
3.1%
40.6%
90.6%
96.9%
96.9%
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%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
9
2
0
0
66.7%
27.3%
6.1%
0.0%
0.0%
66.7%
93.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
13
2
1
0
51.5%
39.4%
6.1%
3.0%
0.0%
51.5%
90.9%
97.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
8
1
1
0
69.7%
24.2%
3.0%
3.0%
0.0%
69.7%
93.9%
97.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
17
2
0
0
42.4%
51.5%
6.1%
0.0%
0.0%
42.4%
93.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.75
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 1.39
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.61
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 1.64
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
12
2
0
0
56.3%
37.5%
6.3%
0.0%
0.0%
56.3%
93.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
14
4
0
0
43.8%
43.8%
12.5%
0.0%
0.0%
43.8%
87.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
16
3
1
5
24.2%
48.5%
9.1%
3.0%
15.2%
24.2%
72.7%
81.8%
84.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
17
2
0
1
37.5%
53.1%
6.3%
0.0%
3.1%
37.5%
90.6%
96.9%
96.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
13
9
1
1
25.0%
40.6%
28.1%
3.1%
3.1%
25.0%
65.6%
93.8%
96.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
11
10
1
0
33.3%
33.3%
30.3%
3.0%
0.0%
33.3%
66.7%
97.0%
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 1.69
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 2.36
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 2.19
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.03
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 1.52
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
15
1
0
0
51.5%
45.5%
3.0%
0.0%
0.0%
51.5%
97.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
15
5
0
1
36.4%
45.5%
15.2%
0.0%
3.0%
36.4%
81.8%
97.0%
97.0%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.88
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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 1.63
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
20
0
0
0
37.5%
62.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
37.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
12
1
0
0
58.1%
38.7%
3.2%
0.0%
0.0%
58.1%
96.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
11
0
0
0
65.6%
34.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
65.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
17
1
0
0
41.9%
54.8%
3.2%
0.0%
0.0%
41.9%
96.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
9
0
0
7
50.0%
28.1%
0.0%
0.0%
21.9%
50.0%
78.1%
78.1%
78.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
15
1
0
0
48.4%
48.4%
3.2%
0.0%
0.0%
48.4%
96.8%
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 1.45
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 1.61
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.16
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 1.55
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 1.77
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
14
1
0
2
45.2%
45.2%
3.2%
0.0%
6.5%
45.2%
90.3%
93.5%
93.5%
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 1.66
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
15
3
0
0
43.8%
46.9%
9.4%
0.0%
0.0%
43.8%
90.6%
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
21
11
0
0
0
65.6%
34.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
65.6%
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 1.94
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
15
0
1
3
40.6%
46.9%
0.0%
3.1%
9.4%
40.6%
87.5%
87.5%
90.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
12
2
0
0
56.3%
37.5%
6.3%
0.0%
0.0%
56.3%
93.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
10
0
0
0
68.8%
31.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
68.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
13
3
0
0
50.0%
40.6%
9.4%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
90.6%
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 1.31
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.59
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
18
13
1
56.3%
40.6%
3.1%
56.3%
96.9%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.81
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
23
11
1
0
40.7%
39.0%
18.6%
1.7%
0.0%
40.7%
79.7%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
23
13
1
0
37.3%
39.0%
22.0%
1.7%
0.0%
37.3%
76.3%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
29
13
3
0
23.7%
49.2%
22.0%
5.1%
0.0%
23.7%
72.9%
94.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
27
6
0
0
44.1%
45.8%
10.2%
0.0%
0.0%
44.1%
89.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
25
7
0
0
45.8%
42.4%
11.9%
0.0%
0.0%
45.8%
88.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
29
6
0
0
40.7%
49.2%
10.2%
0.0%
0.0%
40.7%
89.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
29
12
0
0
30.5%
49.2%
20.3%
0.0%
0.0%
30.5%
79.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
25
25
9
0
0
42.4%
42.4%
15.3%
0.0%
0.0%
42.4%
84.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.88
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 1.66
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.66
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 1.69
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 1.90
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 1.73
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
19
11
2
0
45.8%
32.2%
18.6%
3.4%
0.0%
45.8%
78.0%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
20
22
2
0
25.4%
33.9%
37.3%
3.4%
0.0%
25.4%
59.3%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
19
24
4
0
20.3%
32.2%
40.7%
6.8%
0.0%
20.3%
52.5%
93.2%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
28
8
0
0
39.0%
47.5%
13.6%
0.0%
0.0%
39.0%
86.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
25
13
3
0
30.5%
42.4%
22.0%
5.1%
0.0%
30.5%
72.9%
94.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
23
5
1
0
50.8%
39.0%
8.5%
1.7%
0.0%
50.8%
89.8%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
25
26
8
0
0
42.4%
44.1%
13.6%
0.0%
0.0%
42.4%
86.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
22
7
1
0
49.2%
37.3%
11.9%
1.7%
0.0%
49.2%
86.4%
98.3%
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 2.19
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 1.75
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 2.02
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.61
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 1.66
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.71
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
16
11
0
1
52.5%
27.1%
18.6%
0.0%
1.7%
52.5%
79.7%
98.3%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
39
12
6
2
0
66.1%
20.3%
10.2%
3.4%
0.0%
66.1%
86.4%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
22
5
0
0
54.2%
37.3%
8.5%
0.0%
0.0%
54.2%
91.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
20
9
2
1
45.8%
33.9%
15.3%
3.4%
1.7%
45.8%
79.7%
94.9%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
35
17
7
0
0
59.3%
28.8%
11.9%
0.0%
0.0%
59.3%
88.1%
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 1.51
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.54
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 1.53
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 2.37
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
23
16
6
2
20.3%
39.0%
27.1%
10.2%
3.4%
20.3%
59.3%
86.4%
96.6%
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
28
20
8
3
0
47.5%
33.9%
13.6%
5.1%
0.0%
47.5%
81.4%
94.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
29
6
3
0
35.6%
49.2%
10.2%
5.1%
0.0%
35.6%
84.7%
94.9%
100.0%
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
25
27
6
0
1
42.4%
45.8%
10.2%
0.0%
1.7%
42.4%
88.1%
98.3%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
20
20
6
5
13.6%
33.9%
33.9%
10.2%
8.5%
13.6%
47.5%
81.4%
91.5%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.73
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
14
16
18
8
3
23.7%
27.1%
30.5%
13.6%
5.1%
23.7%
50.8%
81.4%
94.9%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.49
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
40
6
11
70.2%
10.5%
19.3%
70.2%
80.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
28
2
1
0
47.5%
47.5%
3.4%
1.7%
0.0%
47.5%
94.9%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
23
7
0
2
45.8%
39.0%
11.9%
0.0%
3.4%
45.8%
84.7%
96.6%
96.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
20
5
0
2
54.2%
33.9%
8.5%
0.0%
3.4%
54.2%
88.1%
96.6%
96.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
21
1
1
7
49.2%
35.6%
1.7%
1.7%
11.9%
49.2%
84.7%
86.4%
88.1%
100.0%
Yes
No, they usually had too few students for effective learning
No, they usually had too many students for effective
Mean 1.49
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 1.76
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.64
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.92
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
26
3
1
6
39.0%
44.1%
5.1%
1.7%
10.2%
39.0%
83.1%
88.1%
89.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
20
4
0
3
54.2%
33.9%
6.8%
0.0%
5.1%
54.2%
88.1%
94.9%
94.9%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.00
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.68
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
25
22
10
2
0
42.4%
37.3%
16.9%
3.4%
0.0%
42.4%
79.7%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
31
2
2
0
40.7%
52.5%
3.4%
3.4%
0.0%
40.7%
93.2%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
21
3
2
0
55.9%
35.6%
5.1%
3.4%
0.0%
55.9%
91.5%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
30
5
0
0
40.7%
50.8%
8.5%
0.0%
0.0%
40.7%
91.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
17
6
0
0
61.0%
28.8%
10.2%
0.0%
0.0%
61.0%
89.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
28
6
1
1
39.0%
47.5%
10.2%
1.7%
1.7%
39.0%
86.4%
96.6%
98.3%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.81
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.69
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 1.68
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.49
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 1.80
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
21
3
0
0
58.6%
36.2%
5.2%
0.0%
0.0%
58.6%
94.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
30
7
0
0
37.3%
50.8%
11.9%
0.0%
0.0%
37.3%
88.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
37
4
0
2
27.1%
62.7%
6.8%
0.0%
3.4%
27.1%
89.8%
96.6%
96.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
36
6
1
2
23.7%
61.0%
10.2%
1.7%
3.4%
23.7%
84.7%
94.9%
96.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
28
13
5
6
11.9%
47.5%
22.0%
8.5%
10.2%
11.9%
59.3%
81.4%
89.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
22
17
5
1
23.7%
37.3%
28.8%
8.5%
1.7%
23.7%
61.0%
89.8%
98.3%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.47
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 1.90
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 2.58
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.27
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 1.66
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
33
3
0
0
39.0%
55.9%
5.1%
0.0%
0.0%
39.0%
94.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
21
16
4
0
30.5%
35.6%
27.1%
6.8%
0.0%
30.5%
66.1%
93.2%
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 2.10
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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 1.59
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
31
2
0
0
44.1%
52.5%
3.4%
0.0%
0.0%
44.1%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
28
4
0
1
44.1%
47.5%
6.8%
0.0%
1.7%
44.1%
91.5%
98.3%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
26
2
0
0
52.5%
44.1%
3.4%
0.0%
0.0%
52.5%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
31
8
1
1
30.5%
52.5%
13.6%
1.7%
1.7%
30.5%
83.1%
96.6%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
25
10
0
7
28.8%
42.4%
16.9%
0.0%
11.9%
28.8%
71.2%
88.1%
88.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
34
5
0
0
33.9%
57.6%
8.5%
0.0%
0.0%
33.9%
91.5%
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 1.51
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.92
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.24
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 1.75
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 1.75
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
22
3
0
4
50.8%
37.3%
5.1%
0.0%
6.8%
50.8%
88.1%
93.2%
93.2%
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 1.66
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
25
5
0
1
47.5%
42.4%
8.5%
0.0%
1.7%
47.5%
89.8%
98.3%
98.3%
100.0%
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57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.37
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
38
20
1
0
0
64.4%
33.9%
1.7%
0.0%
0.0%
64.4%
98.3%
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 2.05
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
29
9
1
3
28.8%
49.2%
15.3%
1.7%
5.1%
28.8%
78.0%
93.2%
94.9%
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
35
22
2
0
0
59.3%
37.3%
3.4%
0.0%
0.0%
59.3%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
23
2
0
0
57.6%
39.0%
3.4%
0.0%
0.0%
57.6%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.46
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.44
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.46
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 2.47
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
18
6
57.9%
31.6%
10.5%
57.9%
89.5%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.76
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
23
6
3
0
44.8%
39.7%
10.3%
5.2%
0.0%
44.8%
84.5%
94.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
25
6
1
0
44.8%
43.1%
10.3%
1.7%
0.0%
44.8%
87.9%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
22
13
4
0
31.6%
38.6%
22.8%
7.0%
0.0%
31.6%
70.2%
93.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
24
4
2
0
48.3%
41.4%
6.9%
3.4%
0.0%
48.3%
89.7%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
40
12
6
0
0
69.0%
20.7%
10.3%
0.0%
0.0%
69.0%
89.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
20
2
1
1
58.6%
34.5%
3.4%
1.7%
1.7%
58.6%
93.1%
96.6%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
17
9
0
0
55.2%
29.3%
15.5%
0.0%
0.0%
55.2%
84.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
14
12
1
0
53.4%
24.1%
20.7%
1.7%
0.0%
53.4%
77.6%
98.3%
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 2.05
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 1.41
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 1.53
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 1.60
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 1.71
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
16
10
1
0
53.4%
27.6%
17.2%
1.7%
0.0%
53.4%
81.0%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
21
12
3
1
36.2%
36.2%
20.7%
5.2%
1.7%
36.2%
72.4%
93.1%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
15
14
6
0
39.7%
25.9%
24.1%
10.3%
0.0%
39.7%
65.5%
89.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
22
5
1
0
51.7%
37.9%
8.6%
1.7%
0.0%
51.7%
89.7%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
21
14
4
0
32.8%
36.2%
24.1%
6.9%
0.0%
32.8%
69.0%
93.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
19
6
3
1
50.0%
32.8%
10.3%
5.2%
1.7%
50.0%
82.8%
93.1%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
21
11
0
0
44.8%
36.2%
19.0%
0.0%
0.0%
44.8%
81.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
21
7
1
2
46.6%
36.2%
12.1%
1.7%
3.4%
46.6%
82.8%
94.8%
96.6%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.67
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.00
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.05
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.60
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 2.05
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.76
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 1.79
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.59
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
22
4
0
1
53.4%
37.9%
6.9%
0.0%
1.7%
53.4%
91.4%
98.3%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
19
5
2
1
53.4%
32.8%
8.6%
3.4%
1.7%
53.4%
86.2%
94.8%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
37
14
5
1
1
63.8%
24.1%
8.6%
1.7%
1.7%
63.8%
87.9%
96.6%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
16
11
1
1
50.0%
27.6%
19.0%
1.7%
1.7%
50.0%
77.6%
96.6%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
20
5
1
1
53.4%
34.5%
8.6%
1.7%
1.7%
53.4%
87.9%
96.6%
98.3%
100.0%
18. Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.67
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.53
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 1.64
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 2.02
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
17
12
2
3
41.4%
29.3%
20.7%
3.4%
5.2%
41.4%
70.7%
91.4%
94.8%
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 1.69
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
23
7
1
0
46.6%
39.7%
12.1%
1.7%
0.0%
46.6%
86.2%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
16
11
1
0
51.7%
27.6%
19.0%
1.7%
0.0%
51.7%
79.3%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.71
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
21
9
1
0
46.6%
36.2%
15.5%
1.7%
0.0%
46.6%
82.8%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
25
12
14
7
0
43.1%
20.7%
24.1%
12.1%
0.0%
43.1%
63.8%
87.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.72
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.05
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
17
10
7
0
41.4%
29.3%
17.2%
12.1%
0.0%
41.4%
70.7%
87.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.00
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
35
8
13
62.5%
14.3%
23.2%
62.5%
76.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
26
1
2
1
48.3%
44.8%
1.7%
3.4%
1.7%
48.3%
93.1%
94.8%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
22
5
1
0
51.7%
37.9%
8.6%
1.7%
0.0%
51.7%
89.7%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
18
3
1
0
62.1%
31.0%
5.2%
1.7%
0.0%
62.1%
93.1%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
37
17
2
2
0
63.8%
29.3%
3.4%
3.4%
0.0%
63.8%
93.1%
96.6%
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 1.61
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 1.60
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.47
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.47
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
38
14
5
1
0
65.5%
24.1%
8.6%
1.7%
0.0%
65.5%
89.7%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
20
4
1
0
56.9%
34.5%
6.9%
1.7%
0.0%
56.9%
91.4%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.47
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
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
20
4
1
0
56.9%
34.5%
6.9%
1.7%
0.0%
56.9%
91.4%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
38
18
0
2
0
65.5%
31.0%
0.0%
3.4%
0.0%
65.5%
96.6%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
41
14
2
1
0
70.7%
24.1%
3.4%
1.7%
0.0%
70.7%
94.8%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
35
18
3
2
0
60.3%
31.0%
5.2%
3.4%
0.0%
60.3%
91.4%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
20
2
4
0
55.2%
34.5%
3.4%
6.9%
0.0%
55.2%
89.7%
93.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
18
3
0
1
62.1%
31.0%
5.2%
0.0%
1.7%
62.1%
93.1%
98.3%
98.3%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.53
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 1.36
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.52
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.62
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 1.48
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
19
2
1
0
62.1%
32.8%
3.4%
1.7%
0.0%
62.1%
94.8%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
22
1
2
0
56.9%
37.9%
1.7%
3.4%
0.0%
56.9%
94.8%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
20
2
0
2
58.6%
34.5%
3.4%
0.0%
3.4%
58.6%
93.1%
96.6%
96.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
20
6
0
1
53.4%
34.5%
10.3%
0.0%
1.7%
53.4%
87.9%
98.3%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
19
4
0
1
58.6%
32.8%
6.9%
0.0%
1.7%
58.6%
91.4%
98.3%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
38
15
4
1
0
65.5%
25.9%
6.9%
1.7%
0.0%
65.5%
91.4%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.45
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.52
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 1.55
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 1.53
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.45
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 1.41
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
35
22
1
0
0
60.3%
37.9%
1.7%
0.0%
0.0%
60.3%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
21
3
1
2
53.4%
36.2%
5.2%
1.7%
3.4%
53.4%
89.7%
94.8%
96.6%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.66
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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 1.36
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
37
21
0
0
0
63.8%
36.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
63.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
25
4
0
0
50.0%
43.1%
6.9%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
93.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
35
18
4
1
0
60.3%
31.0%
6.9%
1.7%
0.0%
60.3%
91.4%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
20
5
1
0
55.2%
34.5%
8.6%
1.7%
0.0%
55.2%
89.7%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
18
7
3
1
50.0%
31.0%
12.1%
5.2%
1.7%
50.0%
81.0%
93.1%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
17
5
2
0
58.6%
29.3%
8.6%
3.4%
0.0%
58.6%
87.9%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.57
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.50
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.57
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.78
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 1.57
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 1.52
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
17
3
1
1
62.1%
29.3%
5.2%
1.7%
1.7%
62.1%
91.4%
96.6%
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 1.52
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
25
1
1
0
53.4%
43.1%
1.7%
1.7%
0.0%
53.4%
96.6%
98.3%
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 1.36
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%
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 1.55
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
21
2
1
1
56.9%
36.2%
3.4%
1.7%
1.7%
56.9%
93.1%
96.6%
98.3%
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%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
35
19
2
2
0
60.3%
32.8%
3.4%
3.4%
0.0%
60.3%
93.1%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
19
0
2
0
61.8%
34.5%
0.0%
3.6%
0.0%
61.8%
96.4%
96.4%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.34
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 1.45
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 2.67
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
41
10
4
74.5%
18.2%
7.3%
74.5%
92.7%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.54
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
8
1
1
0
58.3%
33.3%
4.2%
4.2%
0.0%
58.3%
91.7%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
7
2
1
0
58.3%
29.2%
8.3%
4.2%
0.0%
58.3%
87.5%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
8
5
3
0
33.3%
33.3%
20.8%
12.5%
0.0%
33.3%
66.7%
87.5%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
6
1
1
0
66.7%
25.0%
4.2%
4.2%
0.0%
66.7%
91.7%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
4
1
0
0
79.2%
16.7%
4.2%
0.0%
0.0%
79.2%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
7
0
0
0
70.8%
29.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
70.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
2
1
0
0
87.5%
8.3%
4.2%
0.0%
0.0%
87.5%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
5
3
0
0
66.7%
20.8%
12.5%
0.0%
0.0%
66.7%
87.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.58
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.13
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.46
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.25
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 1.29
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 1.17
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 1.46
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
6
2
0
0
66.7%
25.0%
8.3%
0.0%
0.0%
66.7%
91.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
8
4
1
0
45.8%
33.3%
16.7%
4.2%
0.0%
45.8%
79.2%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
4
4
2
0
58.3%
16.7%
16.7%
8.3%
0.0%
58.3%
75.0%
91.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
8
1
0
0
62.5%
33.3%
4.2%
0.0%
0.0%
62.5%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
7
4
1
0
50.0%
29.2%
16.7%
4.2%
0.0%
50.0%
79.2%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
7
2
0
0
62.5%
29.2%
8.3%
0.0%
0.0%
62.5%
91.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
5
3
0
0
66.7%
20.8%
12.5%
0.0%
0.0%
66.7%
87.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
7
1
0
0
66.7%
29.2%
4.2%
0.0%
0.0%
66.7%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.42
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.79
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.75
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.42
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 1.75
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 1.46
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.38
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.21
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
5
0
0
0
79.2%
20.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
79.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
5
1
0
0
75.0%
20.8%
4.2%
0.0%
0.0%
75.0%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
2
2
0
0
83.3%
8.3%
8.3%
0.0%
0.0%
83.3%
91.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
5
2
0
1
66.7%
20.8%
8.3%
0.0%
4.2%
66.7%
87.5%
95.8%
95.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
4
1
0
0
79.2%
16.7%
4.2%
0.0%
0.0%
79.2%
95.8%
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 1.29
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.25
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.54
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.25
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 1.79
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
6
5
1
0
50.0%
25.0%
20.8%
4.2%
0.0%
50.0%
75.0%
95.8%
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 1.54
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
8
1
1
0
58.3%
33.3%
4.2%
4.2%
0.0%
58.3%
91.7%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
4
3
0
0
70.8%
16.7%
12.5%
0.0%
0.0%
70.8%
87.5%
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 1.42
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
4
3
0
0
70.8%
16.7%
12.5%
0.0%
0.0%
70.8%
87.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
4
4
1
0
62.5%
16.7%
16.7%
4.2%
0.0%
62.5%
79.2%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.42
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.63
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
7
3
0
0
58.3%
29.2%
12.5%
0.0%
0.0%
58.3%
87.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.54
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
2
5
70.8%
8.3%
20.8%
70.8%
79.2%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
6
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
17
7
0
0
0
70.8%
29.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
70.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
5
1
0
0
75.0%
20.8%
4.2%
0.0%
0.0%
75.0%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
4
0
0
0
83.3%
16.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
83.3%
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 1.50
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.25
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.29
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 1.17
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
6
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
16
8
0
0
0
66.7%
33.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
66.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.25
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.33
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
6
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
20
4
0
0
0
83.3%
16.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
83.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
3
0
0
0
87.5%
12.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
87.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
5
0
0
0
79.2%
20.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
79.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
6
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
18
6
0
0
0
75.0%
25.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
75.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.25
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.17
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.13
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.21
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.25
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 1.25
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
4
0
0
0
83.3%
16.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
83.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
5
0
0
0
79.2%
20.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
79.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
4
0
0
0
83.3%
16.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
83.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
5
1
0
1
70.8%
20.8%
4.2%
0.0%
4.2%
70.8%
91.7%
95.8%
95.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
7
0
0
0
70.8%
29.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
70.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
6
0
0
0
75.0%
25.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
75.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.17
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.21
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 1.17
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 1.29
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.25
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 1.21
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
5
0
0
0
79.2%
20.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
79.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
7
0
0
0
70.8%
29.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
70.8%
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 1.29
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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 1.21
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
5
0
0
0
79.2%
20.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
79.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
7
1
0
0
66.7%
29.2%
4.2%
0.0%
0.0%
66.7%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
5
0
1
0
75.0%
20.8%
0.0%
4.2%
0.0%
75.0%
95.8%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
6
1
0
0
70.8%
25.0%
4.2%
0.0%
0.0%
70.8%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
5
1
0
0
75.0%
20.8%
4.2%
0.0%
0.0%
75.0%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
6
1
0
0
70.8%
25.0%
4.2%
0.0%
0.0%
70.8%
95.8%
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 1.38
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.33
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.33
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.29
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 1.33
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 1.25
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
6
0
0
0
75.0%
25.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
75.0%
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 1.38
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
9
0
0
0
62.5%
37.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
62.5%
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 1.21
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
5
0
0
0
79.2%
20.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
79.2%
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 1.29
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
7
0
0
0
70.8%
29.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
70.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
5
0
0
0
79.2%
20.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
79.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
5
0
0
0
79.2%
20.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
79.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
4
0
0
0
81.8%
18.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
81.8%
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 1.21
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 1.18
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 2.82
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
4
0
81.8%
18.2%
0.0%
81.8%
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 1.86
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
12
5
1
0
37.9%
41.4%
17.2%
3.4%
0.0%
37.9%
79.3%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
14
4
0
0
37.9%
48.3%
13.8%
0.0%
0.0%
37.9%
86.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
10
8
1
0
32.1%
35.7%
28.6%
3.6%
0.0%
32.1%
67.9%
96.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
14
3
1
0
37.9%
48.3%
10.3%
3.4%
0.0%
37.9%
86.2%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
6
4
0
0
65.5%
20.7%
13.8%
0.0%
0.0%
65.5%
86.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
9
2
1
1
55.2%
31.0%
6.9%
3.4%
3.4%
55.2%
86.2%
93.1%
96.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
12
6
0
0
37.9%
41.4%
20.7%
0.0%
0.0%
37.9%
79.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
7
7
1
0
48.3%
24.1%
24.1%
3.4%
0.0%
48.3%
72.4%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.76
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.04
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 1.48
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 1.69
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 1.83
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 1.83
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
6
7
1
0
51.7%
20.7%
24.1%
3.4%
0.0%
51.7%
72.4%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
11
7
1
0
34.5%
37.9%
24.1%
3.4%
0.0%
34.5%
72.4%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
8
10
2
0
31.0%
27.6%
34.5%
6.9%
0.0%
31.0%
58.6%
93.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
12
4
0
0
44.8%
41.4%
13.8%
0.0%
0.0%
44.8%
86.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
10
10
2
0
24.1%
34.5%
34.5%
6.9%
0.0%
24.1%
58.6%
93.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
10
4
3
1
37.9%
34.5%
13.8%
10.3%
3.4%
37.9%
72.4%
86.2%
96.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
14
5
0
0
34.5%
48.3%
17.2%
0.0%
0.0%
34.5%
82.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
11
5
1
1
37.9%
37.9%
17.2%
3.4%
3.4%
37.9%
75.9%
93.1%
96.6%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.79
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.97
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.17
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.69
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 2.24
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.07
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 1.97
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.90
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
14
4
0
1
34.5%
48.3%
13.8%
0.0%
3.4%
34.5%
82.8%
96.6%
96.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
10
4
2
1
41.4%
34.5%
13.8%
6.9%
3.4%
41.4%
75.9%
89.7%
96.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
9
3
1
1
51.7%
31.0%
10.3%
3.4%
3.4%
51.7%
82.8%
93.1%
96.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
8
8
1
0
41.4%
27.6%
27.6%
3.4%
0.0%
41.4%
69.0%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
15
3
1
1
31.0%
51.7%
10.3%
3.4%
3.4%
31.0%
82.8%
93.1%
96.6%
100.0%
18. Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.97
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.76
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.93
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.97
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 2.10
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
9
6
1
2
37.9%
31.0%
20.7%
3.4%
6.9%
37.9%
69.0%
89.7%
93.1%
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 1.79
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
13
5
0
0
37.9%
44.8%
17.2%
0.0%
0.0%
37.9%
82.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
9
6
1
0
44.8%
31.0%
20.7%
3.4%
0.0%
44.8%
75.9%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.83
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
14
5
1
0
31.0%
48.3%
17.2%
3.4%
0.0%
31.0%
79.3%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
4
10
6
0
31.0%
13.8%
34.5%
20.7%
0.0%
31.0%
44.8%
79.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.93
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.45
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
6
7
7
0
31.0%
20.7%
24.1%
24.1%
0.0%
31.0%
51.7%
75.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.41
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
5
6
59.3%
18.5%
22.2%
59.3%
77.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
16
1
2
1
31.0%
55.2%
3.4%
6.9%
3.4%
31.0%
86.2%
89.7%
96.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
13
4
1
0
37.9%
44.8%
13.8%
3.4%
0.0%
37.9%
82.8%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
10
1
1
0
58.6%
34.5%
3.4%
3.4%
0.0%
58.6%
93.1%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
12
1
2
0
48.3%
41.4%
3.4%
6.9%
0.0%
48.3%
89.7%
93.1%
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 1.63
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.97
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.83
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.52
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.69
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
8
4
1
0
55.2%
27.6%
13.8%
3.4%
0.0%
55.2%
82.8%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
11
3
1
0
48.3%
37.9%
10.3%
3.4%
0.0%
48.3%
86.2%
96.6%
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 1.69
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
12
3
1
0
44.8%
41.4%
10.3%
3.4%
0.0%
44.8%
86.2%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
11
0
1
0
58.6%
37.9%
0.0%
3.4%
0.0%
58.6%
96.6%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
11
2
0
0
55.2%
37.9%
6.9%
0.0%
0.0%
55.2%
93.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
10
2
1
0
55.2%
34.5%
6.9%
3.4%
0.0%
55.2%
89.7%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
13
2
2
0
41.4%
44.8%
6.9%
6.9%
0.0%
41.4%
86.2%
93.1%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
10
3
0
0
55.2%
34.5%
10.3%
0.0%
0.0%
55.2%
89.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.72
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.48
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.52
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.59
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.79
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
15
13
1
0
0
51.7%
44.8%
3.4%
0.0%
0.0%
51.7%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
15
1
1
0
41.4%
51.7%
3.4%
3.4%
0.0%
41.4%
93.1%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
13
2
0
1
44.8%
44.8%
6.9%
0.0%
3.4%
44.8%
89.7%
96.6%
96.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
11
4
0
0
48.3%
37.9%
13.8%
0.0%
0.0%
48.3%
86.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
10
2
0
1
55.2%
34.5%
6.9%
0.0%
3.4%
55.2%
89.7%
96.6%
96.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
18
8
2
1
0
62.1%
27.6%
6.9%
3.4%
0.0%
62.1%
89.7%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.52
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.69
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 1.72
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.66
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.62
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.52
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 1.52
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
15
0
0
0
48.3%
51.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
48.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
12
2
1
1
44.8%
41.4%
6.9%
3.4%
3.4%
44.8%
86.2%
93.1%
96.6%
100.0%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.79
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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 1.41
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
12
0
0
0
58.6%
41.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
58.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
17
1
0
0
37.9%
58.6%
3.4%
0.0%
0.0%
37.9%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
10
3
0
0
55.2%
34.5%
10.3%
0.0%
0.0%
55.2%
89.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
11
3
0
0
51.7%
37.9%
10.3%
0.0%
0.0%
51.7%
89.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
10
5
2
1
37.9%
34.5%
17.2%
6.9%
3.4%
37.9%
72.4%
89.7%
96.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
10
3
1
0
51.7%
34.5%
10.3%
3.4%
0.0%
51.7%
86.2%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.66
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.55
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.59
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.03
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 1.66
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 1.55
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
9
2
1
0
58.6%
31.0%
6.9%
3.4%
0.0%
58.6%
89.7%
96.6%
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 1.45
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
13
0
0
0
55.2%
44.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
55.2%
100.0%
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 1.82
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
19
13
2
0
45.2%
30.6%
21.0%
3.2%
0.0%
45.2%
75.8%
96.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
22
8
4
0
45.2%
35.5%
12.9%
6.5%
0.0%
45.2%
80.6%
93.5%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
25
22
13
2
0
40.3%
35.5%
21.0%
3.2%
0.0%
40.3%
75.8%
96.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
42
16
4
0
0
67.7%
25.8%
6.5%
0.0%
0.0%
67.7%
93.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
38
17
4
1
2
61.3%
27.4%
6.5%
1.6%
3.2%
61.3%
88.7%
95.2%
96.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
44
15
3
0
0
71.0%
24.2%
4.8%
0.0%
0.0%
71.0%
95.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
41
17
4
0
0
66.1%
27.4%
6.5%
0.0%
0.0%
66.1%
93.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
26
5
2
0
46.8%
41.9%
8.1%
3.2%
0.0%
46.8%
88.7%
96.8%
100.0%
100.0%
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.81
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.87
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.39
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.58
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 1.40
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 1.68
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
37
22
2
1
0
59.7%
35.5%
3.2%
1.6%
0.0%
59.7%
95.2%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
22
16
4
0
32.3%
35.5%
25.8%
6.5%
0.0%
32.3%
67.7%
93.5%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
20
13
5
0
38.7%
32.3%
21.0%
8.1%
0.0%
38.7%
71.0%
91.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
22
6
0
0
54.8%
35.5%
9.7%
0.0%
0.0%
54.8%
90.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
22
13
5
0
35.5%
35.5%
21.0%
8.1%
0.0%
35.5%
71.0%
91.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
37
21
4
0
0
59.7%
33.9%
6.5%
0.0%
0.0%
59.7%
93.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
20
8
1
0
53.2%
32.3%
12.9%
1.6%
0.0%
53.2%
85.5%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
18
6
2
0
58.1%
29.0%
9.7%
3.2%
0.0%
58.1%
87.1%
96.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.47
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.06
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 1.55
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 2.02
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.47
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.63
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.58
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.47
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
39
18
4
1
0
62.9%
29.0%
6.5%
1.6%
0.0%
62.9%
91.9%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
40
16
6
0
0
64.5%
25.8%
9.7%
0.0%
0.0%
64.5%
90.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
40
16
5
0
1
64.5%
25.8%
8.1%
0.0%
1.6%
64.5%
90.3%
98.4%
98.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
18
6
2
2
54.1%
29.5%
9.8%
3.3%
3.3%
54.1%
83.6%
93.4%
96.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
40
17
3
1
1
64.5%
27.4%
4.8%
1.6%
1.6%
64.5%
91.9%
96.8%
98.4%
100.0%
18. Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.45
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.48
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 1.48
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 2.19
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
25
12
14
10
1
40.3%
19.4%
22.6%
16.1%
1.6%
40.3%
59.7%
82.3%
98.4%
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 1.63
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
19
7
2
0
54.8%
30.6%
11.3%
3.2%
0.0%
54.8%
85.5%
96.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
21
7
2
0
51.6%
33.9%
11.3%
3.2%
0.0%
51.6%
85.5%
96.8%
100.0%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.66
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
21
3
3
1
54.8%
33.9%
4.8%
4.8%
1.6%
54.8%
88.7%
93.5%
98.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
13
12
3
0
54.8%
21.0%
19.4%
4.8%
0.0%
54.8%
75.8%
95.2%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.65
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.74
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
21
10
1
0
48.4%
33.9%
16.1%
1.6%
0.0%
48.4%
82.3%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.71
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
43
14
3
71.7%
23.3%
5.0%
71.7%
95.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
44
15
2
1
0
71.0%
24.2%
3.2%
1.6%
0.0%
71.0%
95.2%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
37
22
3
0
0
59.7%
35.5%
4.8%
0.0%
0.0%
59.7%
95.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
42
19
0
1
0
67.7%
30.6%
0.0%
1.6%
0.0%
67.7%
98.4%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
42
18
1
1
0
67.7%
29.0%
1.6%
1.6%
0.0%
67.7%
96.8%
98.4%
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 1.33
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.35
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.45
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.35
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.37
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
41
18
3
0
0
66.1%
29.0%
4.8%
0.0%
0.0%
66.1%
95.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
41
20
1
0
0
66.1%
32.3%
1.6%
0.0%
0.0%
66.1%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.39
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.35
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
25
4
0
0
53.2%
40.3%
6.5%
0.0%
0.0%
53.2%
93.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
37
22
3
0
0
59.7%
35.5%
4.8%
0.0%
0.0%
59.7%
95.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
40
21
0
1
0
64.5%
33.9%
0.0%
1.6%
0.0%
64.5%
98.4%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
39
22
0
1
0
62.9%
35.5%
0.0%
1.6%
0.0%
62.9%
98.4%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
42
18
2
0
0
67.7%
29.0%
3.2%
0.0%
0.0%
67.7%
96.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
28
2
0
0
51.6%
45.2%
3.2%
0.0%
0.0%
51.6%
96.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.53
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.45
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 1.40
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 1.52
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
24
2
0
0
58.1%
38.7%
3.2%
0.0%
0.0%
58.1%
96.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
37
22
3
0
0
59.7%
35.5%
4.8%
0.0%
0.0%
59.7%
95.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
25
0
1
0
58.1%
40.3%
0.0%
1.6%
0.0%
58.1%
98.4%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
23
2
0
1
58.1%
37.1%
3.2%
0.0%
1.6%
58.1%
95.2%
98.4%
98.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
23
1
1
1
58.1%
37.1%
1.6%
1.6%
1.6%
58.1%
95.2%
96.8%
98.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
40
22
0
0
0
64.5%
35.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
64.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.45
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.45
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 1.45
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.50
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.52
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.35
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 1.29
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
44
18
0
0
0
71.0%
29.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
71.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
23
2
1
0
58.1%
37.1%
3.2%
1.6%
0.0%
58.1%
95.2%
98.4%
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 1.48
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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
42
20
0
0
0
67.7%
32.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
67.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
39
23
0
0
0
62.9%
37.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
62.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
28
0
0
0
54.8%
45.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
54.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
28
2
0
1
50.0%
45.2%
3.2%
0.0%
1.6%
50.0%
95.2%
98.4%
98.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
37
22
2
0
1
59.7%
35.5%
3.2%
0.0%
1.6%
59.7%
95.2%
98.4%
98.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
36
25
1
0
0
58.1%
40.3%
1.6%
0.0%
0.0%
58.1%
98.4%
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 1.37
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.45
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.58
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.48
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 1.44
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 1.58
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
26
3
0
1
51.6%
41.9%
4.8%
0.0%
1.6%
51.6%
93.5%
98.4%
98.4%
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 1.40
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
39
21
2
0
0
62.9%
33.9%
3.2%
0.0%
0.0%
62.9%
96.8%
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 1.40
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
38
23
1
0
0
61.3%
37.1%
1.6%
0.0%
0.0%
61.3%
98.4%
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 1.48
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
35
26
0
0
1
56.5%
41.9%
0.0%
0.0%
1.6%
56.5%
98.4%
98.4%
98.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
41
20
1
0
0
66.1%
32.3%
1.6%
0.0%
0.0%
66.1%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
41
20
1
0
0
66.1%
32.3%
1.6%
0.0%
0.0%
66.1%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
41
21
0
0
0
66.1%
33.9%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
66.1%
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 1.35
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.35
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.34
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
45
15
0
75.0%
25.0%
0.0%
75.0%
100.0%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
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%
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
4
3
5
1
0
30.8%
23.1%
38.5%
7.7%
0.0%
30.8%
53.8%
92.3%
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
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
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
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
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 1.92
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.62
3. Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.23
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 1.38
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 1.38
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 1.38
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
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
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
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%
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
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%
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
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 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 1.85
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.92
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 1.92
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 1.38
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.31
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
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
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
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
4
1
0
0
61.5%
30.8%
7.7%
0.0%
0.0%
61.5%
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 1.38
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.62
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.46
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 2.08
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
2
3
2
0
46.2%
15.4%
23.1%
15.4%
0.0%
46.2%
61.5%
84.6%
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 1.54
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
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%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.77
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
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
2
4
0
0
53.8%
15.4%
30.8%
0.0%
0.0%
53.8%
69.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.46
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.77
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
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%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.77
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
3
1
69.2%
23.1%
7.7%
69.2%
92.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
1
0
0
0
92.3%
7.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
92.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
2
0
0
0
84.6%
15.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
84.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
4
0
0
0
69.2%
30.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
69.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
4
0
0
0
69.2%
30.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
69.2%
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 1.38
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.08
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.15
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.31
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
9
4
0
0
0
69.2%
30.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
69.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
3
0
0
0
76.9%
23.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
76.9%
100.0%
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 1.23
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
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
10
3
0
0
0
76.9%
23.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
76.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
4
0
0
0
69.2%
30.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
69.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
4
0
0
0
69.2%
30.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
69.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
3
0
0
0
76.9%
23.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
76.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
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%
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 1.23
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.31
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.31
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.23
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 1.38
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
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
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
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
11
2
0
0
0
84.6%
15.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
84.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
4
0
0
0
69.2%
30.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
69.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
4
0
0
0
69.2%
30.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
69.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.46
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.38
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 1.38
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.15
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.31
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.31
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 1.23
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
3
0
0
0
76.9%
23.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
76.9%
100.0%
100.0%
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%
48. Availability of elective courses you wanted to take in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.69
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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
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
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
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
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%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.38
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.54
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.54
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 1.46
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
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%
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 1.46
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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%
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57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.31
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
4
0
0
0
69.2%
30.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
69.2%
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 1.38
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
10
3
0
0
0
76.9%
23.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
76.9%
100.0%
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
3
0
0
0
76.9%
23.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
76.9%
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 1.23
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.38
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.23
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 2.91
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
1
0
90.9%
9.1%
0.0%
90.9%
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 1.81
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
15
9
2
0
45.8%
31.3%
18.8%
4.2%
0.0%
45.8%
77.1%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
15
7
4
0
45.8%
31.3%
14.6%
8.3%
0.0%
45.8%
77.1%
91.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
18
8
1
0
43.8%
37.5%
16.7%
2.1%
0.0%
43.8%
81.3%
97.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
35
11
2
0
0
72.9%
22.9%
4.2%
0.0%
0.0%
72.9%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
13
3
1
2
60.4%
27.1%
6.3%
2.1%
4.2%
60.4%
87.5%
93.8%
95.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
35
11
2
0
0
72.9%
22.9%
4.2%
0.0%
0.0%
72.9%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
14
3
0
0
64.6%
29.2%
6.3%
0.0%
0.0%
64.6%
93.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
23
20
3
2
0
47.9%
41.7%
6.3%
4.2%
0.0%
47.9%
89.6%
95.8%
100.0%
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 1.77
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.31
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.63
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 1.31
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 1.42
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 1.67
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
15
1
1
0
64.6%
31.3%
2.1%
2.1%
0.0%
64.6%
95.8%
97.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
16
13
4
0
31.3%
33.3%
27.1%
8.3%
0.0%
31.3%
64.6%
91.7%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
15
9
5
0
39.6%
31.3%
18.8%
10.4%
0.0%
39.6%
70.8%
89.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
25
18
5
0
0
52.1%
37.5%
10.4%
0.0%
0.0%
52.1%
89.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
18
8
5
0
35.4%
37.5%
16.7%
10.4%
0.0%
35.4%
72.9%
89.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
16
3
0
0
60.4%
33.3%
6.3%
0.0%
0.0%
60.4%
93.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
13
7
1
0
56.3%
27.1%
14.6%
2.1%
0.0%
56.3%
83.3%
97.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
14
5
2
0
56.3%
29.2%
10.4%
4.2%
0.0%
56.3%
85.4%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.42
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.13
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.00
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.58
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 2.02
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 1.63
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.63
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.52
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
16
3
1
0
58.3%
33.3%
6.3%
2.1%
0.0%
58.3%
91.7%
97.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
12
4
0
0
66.7%
25.0%
8.3%
0.0%
0.0%
66.7%
91.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
12
4
0
1
64.6%
25.0%
8.3%
0.0%
2.1%
64.6%
89.6%
97.9%
97.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
25
14
5
1
2
53.2%
29.8%
10.6%
2.1%
4.3%
53.2%
83.0%
93.6%
95.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
13
2
1
1
64.6%
27.1%
4.2%
2.1%
2.1%
64.6%
91.7%
95.8%
97.9%
100.0%
18. Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.42
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 1.74
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 2.19
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
10
11
7
1
39.6%
20.8%
22.9%
14.6%
2.1%
39.6%
60.4%
83.3%
97.9%
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
27
14
5
2
0
56.3%
29.2%
10.4%
4.2%
0.0%
56.3%
85.4%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
14
5
2
0
56.3%
29.2%
10.4%
4.2%
0.0%
56.3%
85.4%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.63
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
16
2
3
1
54.2%
33.3%
4.2%
6.3%
2.1%
54.2%
87.5%
91.7%
97.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
11
7
3
0
56.3%
22.9%
14.6%
6.3%
0.0%
56.3%
79.2%
93.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.69
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.71
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
16
7
1
0
50.0%
33.3%
14.6%
2.1%
0.0%
50.0%
83.3%
97.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.69
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
11
2
71.7%
23.9%
4.3%
71.7%
95.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
14
1
1
0
66.7%
29.2%
2.1%
2.1%
0.0%
66.7%
95.8%
97.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
25
20
3
0
0
52.1%
41.7%
6.3%
0.0%
0.0%
52.1%
93.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
15
0
1
0
66.7%
31.3%
0.0%
2.1%
0.0%
66.7%
97.9%
97.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
32
14
1
1
0
66.7%
29.2%
2.1%
2.1%
0.0%
66.7%
95.8%
97.9%
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 1.33
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 1.54
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 1.40
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
14
3
0
0
64.6%
29.2%
6.3%
0.0%
0.0%
64.6%
93.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
17
1
0
0
62.5%
35.4%
2.1%
0.0%
0.0%
62.5%
97.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.42
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
25
20
3
0
0
52.1%
41.7%
6.3%
0.0%
0.0%
52.1%
93.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
19
3
0
0
54.2%
39.6%
6.3%
0.0%
0.0%
54.2%
93.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
17
0
1
0
62.5%
35.4%
0.0%
2.1%
0.0%
62.5%
97.9%
97.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
18
0
1
0
60.4%
37.5%
0.0%
2.1%
0.0%
60.4%
97.9%
97.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
15
2
0
0
64.6%
31.3%
4.2%
0.0%
0.0%
64.6%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
22
2
0
0
50.0%
45.8%
4.2%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.54
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.52
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.42
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.44
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.40
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 1.54
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
20
1
0
0
56.3%
41.7%
2.1%
0.0%
0.0%
56.3%
97.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
17
3
0
0
58.3%
35.4%
6.3%
0.0%
0.0%
58.3%
93.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
19
0
1
0
58.3%
39.6%
0.0%
2.1%
0.0%
58.3%
97.9%
97.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
25
21
2
0
0
52.1%
43.8%
4.2%
0.0%
0.0%
52.1%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
19
1
1
0
56.3%
39.6%
2.1%
2.1%
0.0%
56.3%
95.8%
97.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
17
0
0
0
64.6%
35.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
64.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.46
42. Availability of formal opportunities for you to evaluate instruction in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.48
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 1.52
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 1.35
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 1.29
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
14
0
0
0
70.8%
29.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
70.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
30
17
0
1
0
62.5%
35.4%
0.0%
2.1%
0.0%
62.5%
97.9%
97.9%
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 1.42
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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 1.29
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
14
0
0
0
70.8%
29.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
70.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
17
0
0
0
64.6%
35.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
64.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
21
0
0
0
56.3%
43.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
56.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
25
21
2
0
0
52.1%
43.8%
4.2%
0.0%
0.0%
52.1%
95.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
28
19
1
0
0
58.3%
39.6%
2.1%
0.0%
0.0%
58.3%
97.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
18
1
0
0
60.4%
37.5%
2.1%
0.0%
0.0%
60.4%
97.9%
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 1.35
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.44
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 1.44
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 1.42
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 1.56
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
21
3
0
0
50.0%
43.8%
6.3%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
93.8%
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 1.38
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
16
1
0
0
64.6%
33.3%
2.1%
0.0%
0.0%
64.6%
97.9%
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 1.42
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
18
1
0
0
60.4%
37.5%
2.1%
0.0%
0.0%
60.4%
97.9%
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 1.44
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
27
21
0
0
0
56.3%
43.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
56.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
16
1
0
0
64.6%
33.3%
2.1%
0.0%
0.0%
64.6%
97.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
17
0
0
0
64.6%
35.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
64.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
31
17
0
0
0
64.6%
35.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
64.6%
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 1.38
60. Overall quality of your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.35
61. Overall quality of your entire degree program
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.35
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 2.73
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
35
13
0
72.9%
27.1%
0.0%
72.9%
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 2.06
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
15
6
2
0
25.8%
48.4%
19.4%
6.5%
0.0%
25.8%
74.2%
93.5%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
16
6
1
0
25.8%
51.6%
19.4%
3.2%
0.0%
25.8%
77.4%
96.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
12
11
3
0
16.1%
38.7%
35.5%
9.7%
0.0%
16.1%
54.8%
90.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
16
6
2
0
22.6%
51.6%
19.4%
6.5%
0.0%
22.6%
74.2%
93.5%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
14
4
2
0
35.5%
45.2%
12.9%
6.5%
0.0%
35.5%
80.6%
93.5%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
15
3
2
1
32.3%
48.4%
9.7%
6.5%
3.2%
32.3%
80.6%
90.3%
96.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
18
4
1
1
22.6%
58.1%
12.9%
3.2%
3.2%
22.6%
80.6%
93.5%
96.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
14
1
2
0
45.2%
45.2%
3.2%
6.5%
0.0%
45.2%
90.3%
93.5%
100.0%
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 2.39
4. Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.10
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.90
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 2.00
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 2.06
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 1.71
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9. Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
17
4
1
1
25.8%
54.8%
12.9%
3.2%
3.2%
25.8%
80.6%
93.5%
96.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
12
5
2
0
38.7%
38.7%
16.1%
6.5%
0.0%
38.7%
77.4%
93.5%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
13
7
3
0
25.8%
41.9%
22.6%
9.7%
0.0%
25.8%
67.7%
90.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
16
3
0
0
38.7%
51.6%
9.7%
0.0%
0.0%
38.7%
90.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
13
6
1
0
35.5%
41.9%
19.4%
3.2%
0.0%
35.5%
77.4%
96.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
17
2
1
0
35.5%
54.8%
6.5%
3.2%
0.0%
35.5%
90.3%
96.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
15
7
0
0
29.0%
48.4%
22.6%
0.0%
0.0%
29.0%
77.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
19
2
0
1
29.0%
61.3%
6.5%
0.0%
3.2%
29.0%
90.3%
96.8%
96.8%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.03
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.90
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.16
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 1.90
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.77
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.94
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.87
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.87
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
19
2
0
1
29.0%
61.3%
6.5%
0.0%
3.2%
29.0%
90.3%
96.8%
96.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
12
3
0
1
48.4%
38.7%
9.7%
0.0%
3.2%
48.4%
87.1%
96.8%
96.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
12
3
0
0
51.6%
38.7%
9.7%
0.0%
0.0%
51.6%
90.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
11
2
0
2
50.0%
36.7%
6.7%
0.0%
6.7%
50.0%
86.7%
93.3%
93.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
11
5
1
0
45.2%
35.5%
16.1%
3.2%
0.0%
45.2%
80.6%
96.8%
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 1.71
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.58
20. Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.77
21. Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.77
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 1.81
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
12
5
1
0
41.9%
38.7%
16.1%
3.2%
0.0%
41.9%
80.6%
96.8%
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 2.06
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
15
7
0
1
25.8%
48.4%
22.6%
0.0%
3.2%
25.8%
74.2%
96.8%
96.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
13
2
1
0
48.4%
41.9%
6.5%
3.2%
0.0%
48.4%
90.3%
96.8%
100.0%
100.0%
24. Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.65
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
19
3
0
0
29.0%
61.3%
9.7%
0.0%
0.0%
29.0%
90.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
12
10
1
1
22.6%
38.7%
32.3%
3.2%
3.2%
22.6%
61.3%
93.5%
96.8%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 1.81
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.26
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
12
10
2
0
22.6%
38.7%
32.3%
6.5%
0.0%
22.6%
61.3%
93.5%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.23
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
3
4
77.4%
9.7%
12.9%
77.4%
87.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
13
1
1
0
51.6%
41.9%
3.2%
3.2%
0.0%
51.6%
93.5%
96.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
11
2
1
0
54.8%
35.5%
6.5%
3.2%
0.0%
54.8%
90.3%
96.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
8
1
0
0
71.0%
25.8%
3.2%
0.0%
0.0%
71.0%
96.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
12
2
0
0
54.8%
38.7%
6.5%
0.0%
0.0%
54.8%
93.5%
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 1.35
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.58
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.58
31. Willingness of your departmental faculty advisor to assist you
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.32
32. Effort you departmental faculty advisor made in keeping appointments
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.52
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
11
1
0
2
54.8%
35.5%
3.2%
0.0%
6.5%
54.8%
90.3%
93.5%
93.5%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
10
0
0
0
67.7%
32.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
67.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.68
34. Overall effectiveness of your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.32
35. Availability of opportunities outside of class for you to interact with instructors in your major field courses
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
13
3
1
2
38.7%
41.9%
9.7%
3.2%
6.5%
38.7%
80.6%
90.3%
93.5%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
15
1
0
0
48.4%
48.4%
3.2%
0.0%
0.0%
48.4%
96.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
13
2
0
1
48.4%
41.9%
6.5%
0.0%
3.2%
48.4%
90.3%
96.8%
96.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
15
1
0
0
46.7%
50.0%
3.3%
0.0%
0.0%
46.7%
96.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
12
2
0
0
53.3%
40.0%
6.7%
0.0%
0.0%
53.3%
93.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
14
1
0
1
46.7%
46.7%
3.3%
0.0%
3.3%
46.7%
93.3%
96.7%
96.7%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.97
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.55
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 1.57
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.53
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 1.67
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
16
0
0
0
46.7%
53.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
46.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
15
2
0
1
40.0%
50.0%
6.7%
0.0%
3.3%
40.0%
90.0%
96.7%
96.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
14
2
1
4
30.0%
46.7%
6.7%
3.3%
13.3%
30.0%
76.7%
83.3%
86.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
12
5
2
3
26.7%
40.0%
16.7%
6.7%
10.0%
26.7%
66.7%
83.3%
90.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
9
3
2
6
33.3%
30.0%
10.0%
6.7%
20.0%
33.3%
63.3%
73.3%
80.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
14
1
1
0
46.7%
46.7%
3.3%
3.3%
0.0%
46.7%
93.3%
96.7%
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 1.77
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 2.23
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.33
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.50
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.63
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 1.90
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
13
3
0
2
40.0%
43.3%
10.0%
0.0%
6.7%
40.0%
83.3%
93.3%
93.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
12
2
1
0
50.0%
40.0%
6.7%
3.3%
0.0%
50.0%
90.0%
96.7%
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 1.63
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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 1.93
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
14
3
0
2
36.7%
46.7%
10.0%
0.0%
6.7%
36.7%
83.3%
93.3%
93.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
14
4
0
0
40.0%
46.7%
13.3%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
86.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
13
2
0
0
50.0%
43.3%
6.7%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
93.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
18
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
8
15
2
0
5
26.7%
50.0%
6.7%
0.0%
16.7%
26.7%
76.7%
83.3%
83.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
14
1
1
0
46.7%
46.7%
3.3%
3.3%
0.0%
46.7%
93.3%
96.7%
100.0%
100.0%
50. Adequacy of classroom facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.73
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.57
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.30
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 1.63
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 2.00
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
18
0
0
3
30.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
10.0%
30.0%
90.0%
90.0%
90.0%
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 1.70
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Percent
Cumulation
11
18
0
1
0
36.7%
60.0%
0.0%
3.3%
0.0%
36.7%
96.7%
96.7%
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 1.63
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
17
1
0
0
40.0%
56.7%
3.3%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
96.7%
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 1.93
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
17
2
1
1
30.0%
56.7%
6.7%
3.3%
3.3%
30.0%
86.7%
93.3%
96.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
14
2
0
0
46.7%
46.7%
6.7%
0.0%
0.0%
46.7%
93.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
16
1
0
0
43.3%
53.3%
3.3%
0.0%
0.0%
43.3%
96.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
11
4
0
0
48.3%
37.9%
13.8%
0.0%
0.0%
48.3%
86.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.60
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 1.66
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 2.57
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Percent
Cumulation
17
10
1
60.7%
35.7%
3.6%
60.7%
96.4%
100.0%
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57. The size of classes in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.48
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
12
1
0
0
55.2%
41.4%
3.4%
0.0%
0.0%
55.2%
96.6%
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 1.69
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
11
1
1
1
51.7%
37.9%
3.4%
3.4%
3.4%
51.7%
89.7%
93.1%
96.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
19
10
0
0
0
65.5%
34.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
65.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
14
13
1
1
0
48.3%
44.8%
3.4%
3.4%
0.0%
48.3%
93.1%
96.6%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
11
0
1
0
57.1%
39.3%
0.0%
3.6%
0.0%
57.1%
96.4%
96.4%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.34
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 1.50
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 2.61
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
5
3
71.4%
17.9%
10.7%
71.4%
89.3%
100.0%
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1. Ability to write well
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
6
7
1
1
16.7%
33.3%
38.9%
5.6%
5.6%
16.7%
50.0%
88.9%
94.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
6
6
1
1
22.2%
33.3%
33.3%
5.6%
5.6%
22.2%
55.6%
88.9%
94.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
7
5
1
1
22.2%
38.9%
27.8%
5.6%
5.6%
22.2%
61.1%
88.9%
94.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
5
4
0
2
38.9%
27.8%
22.2%
0.0%
11.1%
38.9%
66.7%
88.9%
88.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
5
4
2
1
33.3%
27.8%
22.2%
11.1%
5.6%
33.3%
61.1%
83.3%
94.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
5
1
1
1
52.9%
29.4%
5.9%
5.9%
5.9%
52.9%
82.4%
88.2%
94.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
4
7
1
0
33.3%
22.2%
38.9%
5.6%
0.0%
33.3%
55.6%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
4
7
0
0
38.9%
22.2%
38.9%
0.0%
0.0%
38.9%
61.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.50
2. Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.39
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 2.17
5. Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.28
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 1.82
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 2.17
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
5
9
3
0
1
27.8%
50.0%
16.7%
0.0%
5.6%
27.8%
77.8%
94.4%
94.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
7
3
3
0
27.8%
38.9%
16.7%
16.7%
0.0%
27.8%
66.7%
83.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
3
6
5
4
0
16.7%
33.3%
27.8%
22.2%
0.0%
16.7%
50.0%
77.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
5
7
0
0
33.3%
27.8%
38.9%
0.0%
0.0%
33.3%
61.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
2
8
8
0
0
11.1%
44.4%
44.4%
0.0%
0.0%
11.1%
55.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
8
5
0
1
22.2%
44.4%
27.8%
0.0%
5.6%
22.2%
66.7%
94.4%
94.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
6
4
2
0
33.3%
33.3%
22.2%
11.1%
0.0%
33.3%
66.7%
88.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
6
4
2
0
33.3%
33.3%
22.2%
11.1%
0.0%
33.3%
66.7%
88.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.06
10. Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.22
11. Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.56
12. Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.06
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 2.33
14. Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.22
15. Ability to see relationships, similarities, and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.11
16. Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.11
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17. Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.17
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
5
6
0
1
33.3%
27.8%
33.3%
0.0%
5.6%
33.3%
61.1%
94.4%
94.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
5
5
1
0
38.9%
27.8%
27.8%
5.6%
0.0%
38.9%
66.7%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
8
4
1
0
27.8%
44.4%
22.2%
5.6%
0.0%
27.8%
72.2%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
5
4
0
0
50.0%
27.8%
22.2%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
77.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
5
8
4
1
0
27.8%
44.4%
22.2%
5.6%
0.0%
27.8%
72.2%
94.4%
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 2.00
19. Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.06
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 2.06
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
3
9
5
1
0
16.7%
50.0%
27.8%
5.6%
0.0%
16.7%
66.7%
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 2.17
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
5
5
2
0
33.3%
27.8%
27.8%
11.1%
0.0%
33.3%
61.1%
88.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
6
7
1
0
22.2%
33.3%
38.9%
5.6%
0.0%
22.2%
55.6%
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 2.28
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25. Ability to utilize computers
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
8
4
2
0
22.2%
44.4%
22.2%
11.1%
0.0%
22.2%
66.7%
88.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
5
7
2
0
22.2%
27.8%
38.9%
11.1%
0.0%
22.2%
50.0%
88.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.22
26. Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.39
27. Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g., in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
4
7
2
1
22.2%
22.2%
38.9%
11.1%
5.6%
22.2%
44.4%
83.3%
94.4%
100.0%
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Little Help
No Help at All
Mean 2.56
28. In your courses OUTSIDE your major field, were the class sizes usually compatible with effective learning?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
6
3
9
33.3%
16.7%
50.0%
33.3%
50.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
7
0
2
0
50.0%
38.9%
0.0%
11.1%
0.0%
50.0%
88.9%
88.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
4
1
0
0
72.2%
22.2%
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
72.2%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
6
1
0
0
61.1%
33.3%
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
61.1%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
8
1
0
1
44.4%
44.4%
5.6%
0.0%
5.6%
44.4%
88.9%
94.4%
94.4%
100.0%
Yes
No, they usually had too few students for effective learning
No, they usually had too many students for effective
Mean 2.17
29. Clarity of the degree requirements in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.72
30. Academic advice you received from your departmental faculty advisor
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.33
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 1.78
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33. Degree to which your departmental faculty advisor kept up-to-date with curricula changes
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
8
2
0
0
44.4%
44.4%
11.1%
0.0%
0.0%
44.4%
88.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
8
0
1
0
50.0%
44.4%
0.0%
5.6%
0.0%
50.0%
94.4%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.67
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
8
8
1
1
0
44.4%
44.4%
5.6%
5.6%
0.0%
44.4%
88.9%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
8
1
0
0
50.0%
44.4%
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
9
0
0
0
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
9
0
0
0
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
7
1
0
0
55.6%
38.9%
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
55.6%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
9
2
0
0
38.9%
50.0%
11.1%
0.0%
0.0%
38.9%
88.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.72
36. Effectiveness of the faculty in your major as teachers
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.56
37. Helpfulness of faculty in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.50
38. Interest shown by departmental faculty in your intellectual development
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.50
39. Friendliness and helpfulness of the office staff in your department
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.50
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 1.72
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41. Quality of instruction in upper division courses in your major
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
8
1
1
0
44.4%
44.4%
5.6%
5.6%
0.0%
44.4%
88.9%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
8
3
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
9
9
0
0
0
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
8
1
0
0
50.0%
44.4%
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
8
1
0
0
50.0%
44.4%
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
8
0
1
0
50.0%
44.4%
0.0%
5.6%
0.0%
50.0%
94.4%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.72
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 1.50
44. Availability of professional activities or clubs in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.56
45. Availability of practicum, internship, or clinical experiences in your field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.56
46. Availability of the required courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.61
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 1.56
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
8
1
0
0
50.0%
44.4%
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
7
1
0
0
55.6%
38.9%
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
55.6%
94.4%
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 1.50
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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 1.56
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
8
1
0
0
50.0%
44.4%
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
7
3
0
0
44.4%
38.9%
16.7%
0.0%
0.0%
44.4%
83.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
5
5
0
1
38.9%
27.8%
27.8%
0.0%
5.6%
38.9%
66.7%
94.4%
94.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
5
6
0
0
38.9%
27.8%
33.3%
0.0%
0.0%
38.9%
66.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
7
3
0
0
44.4%
38.9%
16.7%
0.0%
0.0%
44.4%
83.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
9
1
0
0
44.4%
50.0%
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
44.4%
94.4%
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 1.72
51. Adequacy of computer resources (PC and/or mainframe) for courses in your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 2.06
52. Adequacy of library resources related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.94
53. Adequacy of laboratory facilities related to your major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.72
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 1.61
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 1.89
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
8
2
0
1
38.9%
44.4%
11.1%
0.0%
5.6%
38.9%
83.3%
94.4%
94.4%
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 1.78
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
7
8
3
0
0
38.9%
44.4%
16.7%
0.0%
0.0%
38.9%
83.3%
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
8
8
1
1
0
44.4%
44.4%
5.6%
5.6%
0.0%
44.4%
88.9%
94.4%
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 1.39
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
12
5
1
0
0
66.7%
27.8%
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
66.7%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
9
8
1
0
0
50.0%
44.4%
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
11
5
2
0
0
61.1%
27.8%
11.1%
0.0%
0.0%
61.1%
88.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
10
7
1
0
0
55.6%
38.9%
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
55.6%
94.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
59. Overall quality of your major field
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Mean 1.56
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 1.50
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 2.67
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Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
13
4
1
72.2%
22.2%
5.6%
72.2%
94.4%
100.0%
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