CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
A SUMMARY OF 2012/2013 SENIOR SURVEY RESPONSES
I. Executive Summary ………………………………………..
II. Survey Highlights …………………………………………….
III. Summary Responses to all Questions ……………..
IV. Summary of Text Responses …………………………..
Appendix 1 – Senior Survey Questions……………
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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1,138 seniors completed the CWU senior survey from 9/19/2012 through 6/14/2013. During
that time approximately 1,990 students earned undergraduate and post-baccalaureate degrees
at CWU.(1) The survey had approximately a 57% response rate. This report summarizes
responses to the survey. The survey questions are listed in Appendix 1. The look and feel of
the survey was surely different to students while completing it online.
II. SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS
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80% of the students rank their instruction as Very Good or Excellent.
70% of students were Mostly or Very satisfied with the ability to register for courses in
order to progress to completion
59% of students took longer than expected to complete their degree
83% of students would evaluate their overall education at CWU as Good or Excellent
74% of students would attend CWU if they could begin again
61% of students Agreed or Strongly agree that they felt part of the CWU community
Students were asked the importance of twelve academic goals and were then asked how well
CWU contributed to those goals. These questions had a four point Likert scale of
Importance: Not important (1), Somewhat important (2), Very important (3), Essential (4)
CWU Contribution: Small to no contribution (1), Moderate contribution (2), Strong contribution
(3) and Major contribution (4). The importance of all 12 questions was rated higher than the
contribution. This is expected and happens at CWU and on national surveys. The three
questions with the largest “gaps” (the average of Importance minus the average of CWU
Contribution) were:
STUDENT GOALS: Importance vs. CWU's
Contribution - large effect sizes are bolded
IMPORTANCE
Total
replies
Mean
CWU CONTRIBUTION
StDev
Total
replies
Mean
GAP
StDev
Importance Contribution
1,131
3.52
0.69
1,122
2.83
0.88
0.69
4
To develop self-confidence
To be reliable (to be on time, carry though
tasks, etc)
1,129
3.70
0.54
1,116
2.98
0.86
0.72
5
To be productive and efficient
1,135
3.72
0.50
1,126
3.12
0.78
0.60
3
(1) The number of graduates was estimated by running the CWAAD_DEGR_AWRD_BY_TERM_B
SAFARI query for the fall 2012 through the spring 2013 terms. 2,244 UGRD (undergraduate)
and PBAC (post-baccalaureate) degrees were listed. 254 duplicate student ID's were
removed (students who graduated with two or more degrees) to estimated 1,990 graduates
during that time period that were asked to complete the senior survey.
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III. SUMMARY RESPONSES TO ALL SENIOR SURVEY QUESTIONS
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
2012/2013 SENIOR SURVEY SUMMARY RESULTS
Medians are highlighted in gray
Note: these first two questions had a Likert scale of: Not important(1), Somewhat important(2), Very important(3), Essential(4)
and then: Small to no contribution(1), Moderate contribution(2), Strong contribution(3) and Major contribution(4)
IMPORTANCE
CWU CONTRIBUTION
GAP
STUDENT GOALS: Importance vs. CWU's
Contribution - large effect sizes are bolded
1
2
To develop my computer and technology
skills
To develop strong management and
organization skills
4
To develop self-confidence
To be reliable (to be on time, carry though
tasks, etc)
5
To be productive and efficient
6
11
To improve my leadership skills
To improve my ability to get along with
others
To be involved in campus life and
activities
To participate in cultural and social
events
To participate in community volunteer
service
To understand issues of gender
equity
12
To understand issues of ethnic equity
3
7
8
9
10
Total
replies
Mean
StDev
Total
replies
Mean
StDev
Importance Contribution
1,137
3.04
0.87
1,123
2.61
0.88
0.43
1,133
1,131
3.43
3.52
0.68
0.69
1,122
1,122
2.93
2.83
0.82
0.88
0.50
0.69
1,129
3.70
0.54
1,116
2.98
0.86
0.72
1,135
1,132
3.72
3.46
0.50
0.68
1,126
1,119
3.12
2.92
0.78
0.87
0.60
0.55
1,131
3.25
0.78
1,122
2.81
0.92
0.45
1,128
2.32
0.95
1,123
2.30
0.99
0.02
1,135
2.52
0.92
1,122
2.26
0.98
0.26
1,131
2.66
0.90
1,123
2.21
0.98
0.45
1,130
2.88
0.96
1,126
2.50
0.98
0.38
1,134
2.93
0.94
1,119
2.54
0.99
0.39
Note: 28 students submitted the survey without answering any questions. Those submissions
were excluded from this analysis. The original data file had responses for questions such as “no
opinion” or “no comment” coded as a -1 (negative one). If a response was not given a zero was
recorded. All negative ones and zeroes were removed from the raw data before computing
averages or medians.
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3. INSTRUCTION AND ADVISING: How satisfied
"1"
are you with the following instructional and
Little or
advising services
Not at All
1%
instruc1 Quality of instruction in your major
instruc2
instruc3
instruc4
instruc5
Quality of instruction in general education
courses
Assistance by faculty in preparing for a
career
Academic advising in your major
Academic advising in general education
courses
4. FACILITIES AND STUDENT SERVICES: How
satisfied are you with the following facilities
and services?
FACILITIES
facil1
Science Labs and Equipment
facil2
Computer Labs and Equipment
facil3
Residence Living
facil4
Parking
facil5
Library
University Bookstore
facil6
"2"
Somewhat
8%
"3"
"4"
Mostly
42%
Very
47%
Did not
respond
1%
8%
22%
47%
21%
2%
8%
26%
34%
30%
2%
9%
20%
28%
41%
2%
16%
29%
30%
22%
2%
"1"
Little or
Not at All
"2"
Somewhat
"3"
"4"
Mostly
Very
No opinion
or no
response
1%
3%
6%
33%
4%
6%
9%
15%
15%
25%
15%
17%
26%
38%
22%
12%
37%
38%
23%
27%
11%
8%
27%
27%
41%
16%
46%
21%
17%
12%
5%
7%
12%
12%
20%
16%
13%
11%
50%
55%
5%
17%
26%
17%
35%
6%
9%
6%
5%
3%
3%
8%
6%
9%
11%
17%
17%
15%
13%
13%
15%
18%
13%
18%
18%
37%
28%
17%
24%
19%
35%
24%
22%
25%
19%
24%
25%
11%
17%
12%
29%
13%
19%
17%
11%
15%
22%
51%
41%
53%
17%
36%
41%
31%
41%
3%
1%
2%
2%
2%
2%
6%
5%
7%
8%
4%
5%
10%
8%
10%
11%
5%
5%
10%
10%
7%
9%
6%
6%
71%
75%
74%
69%
83%
82%
STUDENT SERVICES
serv1
University Math/Writing Center
serv2
serv3
Student Employment Office
Campus Life (social programs, recreat'n,
intramurals, etc.)
serv4
Registration/Registrar's Office
serv5
Financial Aid Office
serv6
Career Development (Placement) Services
serv7
Campus Security
serv8
Testing Services
serv9
Admissions
serv10
University Dining Services
serv11
Student Health and Counseling Center
serv12
Academic Advising Center
serv13
Assistance in computer labs
SPECIAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
special1 International Programs
special2 Disability Student Services (ADA Affairs)
special3 Center for Student Empowerment
special4 Academic Achievement Programs
special5 Day Care
special6 Douglas Honors College
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5. Faculty Contributions: Of all the instructors
you have experienced in the classes of your
major, how many of them you would
describe as:
Setting high expectations for students to
learn
Being respectful of students' diverse
talents and ways of learning
Encouraging students to be actively
involved learners
Encouraging student-faculty interactions,
in and out of the classroom
Giving students frequent and prompt
feedback
Encouraging students to devote sufficient
time and energy to their coursework
Developing opportunities to learn in small
groups with fellow students
Encouraging students to think and learn
independently
Caring about students' academic success
and welfare
Being fair and respectful in treatment of
students
Providing good academic preparation in
major field
"1"
Few to
none
"2"
"3"
Not many About half
"4"
Most
"5"
No opinion
or no
Almost all responses
1%
3%
14%
45%
35%
3%
1%
3%
13%
39%
41%
4%
0%
3%
13%
39%
41%
4%
2%
7%
17%
37%
33%
5%
1%
6%
23%
41%
25%
4%
0%
2%
10%
41%
44%
3%
1%
5%
19%
36%
36%
4%
1%
3%
11%
40%
42%
4%
2%
4%
17%
40%
34%
4%
1%
2%
9%
40%
45%
4%
1%
2%
13%
39%
40%
4%
Poor
Fair
1%
2%
13%
42%
"2"
"3"
"4"
Somewhat
18%
18%
Mostly
42%
43%
Very
31%
27%
3%
12%
44%
38%
4%
Learning independently
Using knowledge, ideas, or perspectives
satf5
gained from your major field
Using a broad range of knowledge, ideas,
satf6 or perspectives gained from outside your
major field
2%
11%
39%
43%
4%
1%
6%
37%
51%
4%
4%
14%
43%
36%
4%
satf7
Understanding and appreciating the arts
Understanding and applying scientific
satf8
principles and methods
Understanding and applying quantitative
satf9
principles and methods
13%
25%
32%
27%
4%
8%
21%
38%
30%
4%
7%
19%
41%
29%
4%
satf10 Defining and solving problems
3%
5%
4%
3%
12%
18%
15%
12%
44%
43%
46%
41%
37%
30%
31%
41%
4%
4%
4%
4%
7%
18%
39%
33%
4%
6%
16%
38%
35%
4%
10%
21%
37%
28%
4%
major1
major2
major3
major4
major5
major6
major7
major8
major9
major10
major11
OVERALL HOW WOULD YOU EVALUATE YOUR
INSTRUCTION?
Overall, how would you evaluate your
major12 instruction?
"1"
6. ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL GROWTH: How
satisfied are you with Central Washington
University's contribution to your development Little or
in each of the following areas?
Not at All
satf1 Writing effectively
5%
satf2 Speaking effectively
8%
satf3
Critically analyzing ideas and written
information
satf4
satf11 Readiness for a career
satf12 Readiness for advanced education
satf13 Working cooperatively in a group
Understanding diverse philosophies and
cultures
Understanding the interaction of society
satf15
and the environment
Exercising public responsibility and
satf16
community service
satf14
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38%
Did not
Respond
3%
Did not
Respond
3%
4%
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7. PROGRAM COMPLETION: While at CWU,
how satisfied were you with the ability to
register for courses in order to progress to
completion?
"1"
Little or
Not at All
7%
"2"
Somewhat
18%
"3"
Mostly
43%
"4"
Very
27%
Did not
Respond
4%
8. PROGRAM COMPLETION: How long is it going to take you to complete your degree or certification at
CWU?
-n-%Not longer than expected
Longer than expected
Total Answered
9. (If students selected "longer than
expected" for Program Completion they are
asked: Mark the reasons for taking longer
than expected to complete your program
reson1
Changed my major or area of
specialization
reson2
Added another major or specialization
reson3 Chose to reduce my course load
reson4 Academic difficulties
reson5 Home or family responsibilities
reson6 Work responsibilities
reson7 Financial reasons
reson8 Transfer credit problems
reson9 Unexpected course requirements
reson10 Poor advising
Essential courses were offered at the
same time
Courses were not offered in desired
reson12
quarter
reson11
reson13 Desired courses were full
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443
640
41%
59%
1,083
100%
"1"
"2"
"3"
Total
replies
Not a
reason
Minor
Reason
Major
Reason
767
65%
13%
22%
760
757
756
757
760
755
760
762
758
73%
72%
68%
68%
65%
69%
74%
63%
58%
14%
16%
20%
17%
19%
14%
15%
21%
23%
13%
12%
11%
15%
16%
17%
11%
16%
19%
761
47%
27%
25%
769
38%
27%
36%
755
55%
21%
25%
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10. What is your primary goal or objective for attending Central Washington University?
(Choose the ONE most appropriate answer.)
-n-%To obtain a bachelor's degree or
certificate only
To obtain a bachelor's degree as
preparation for graduate or professional
school
To obtain a bachelor's degree as
preparation for a change in career or
profession
To improve knowledge, technical skills, or
competencies required for my current
profession
To take courses for personal interest
Did not respond / No opinion
Total
11. CWU's CONTRIBUTION: How well do you
feel CWU met your goals or needs in the
following areas?
Your primary goal as stated in question 10
above
535
47%
339
30%
194
17%
19
0
2%
0%
4%
100%
"2"
51
1,138
"1"
Poorly
"3"
"4"
Somewhat
Adequately Adequately Very well
1%
3%
34%
58%
1%
5%
38%
52%
Career training
2%
13%
40%
40%
Personal growth
2%
6%
37%
50%
12. Please choose the ONE response that best describes your plans following graduation.
-n-%I have accepted a job or plan to continue my current job.
197
17%
Intellectual growth
I will be going to a graduate or professional school full time next
year.
134
12%
I will be going to a graduate or professional school part time next
year and working part time.
58
5%
I will take more undergraduate courses here or elsewhere.
20
2%
I am not currently seeking employment and do not plan to attend
school next year.
67
6%
522
11
89
40
46%
1%
8%
4%
1,138
100%
I am still seeking employment.
I am entering military service.
Other (Please Specify)
Did not respond
Total
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13. Generally, how would you evaluate the overall education that you received at this institution?
-n-%Poor
11
1%
Fair
16
1%
Average
114
10%
Good
570
50%
Excellent
381
33%
Did not respond
46
4%
Total
1,138
100%
14. If you could begin again, would you attend CWU?
-n-%Definitely no
33
3%
Probably no
82
7%
Uncertain
136
12%
Probably yes
385
34%
Definitely yes
458
40%
Did not respond
44
4%
Total
1,138
100%
15. I have felt a part of the CWU community.
-n-%Strongly agree
243
21%
Agree
453
40%
Neutral
321
28%
Disagree
54
5%
Strongly disagree
26
2%
Did not respond
41
4%
Total
1,138
100%
16. If you attend the Ellensburg campus, how often during the school year do you travel out of
Ellensburg on the weekends?
-n-%Almost every weekend
96
8%
2 - 3 times per month
189
17%
Once a month
218
19%
Once every two or three months
171
15%
Only on holiday weekends
69
6%
Seldom to never
57
5%
Not applicable
0%
Did not respond
338
30%
Total
1,138
100%
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17. If you attend the Ellensburg campus and you travel out of Ellensburg at least once a month, please
mark all the reasons why. (Note: percentages are computed by dividing by all 1,138 responses.)
-n-%106
9%
Work obligations
312
27%
Family obligations
541
48%
To visit friends or family
62
5%
Volunteer activities
For more social activities (to attend
213
19%
parties, clubs or other social events)
Just to get away (change of
312
27%
environment)
Do not enjoy spending time on campus
64
6%
or in Ellensburg
0%
Other (Please Specify)
IV. SUMMARY OF TEXT (WRITTEN) RESPONSES – MOST COMMON REPLIES
The following summaries were created using a text analysis program called “Word Stat” which
summaries responses of two key words that occurred two or more times.
Question 9 – Mark the reasons for taking longer than expected to complete your program.
There were 95 text responses. The most common responses were:
STUDY ABROAD
CLASSES IN MAFOR ONLY 4 CREDITS
ADDED A MINOR
EDUCATION PROGRAM
HEALTH ISSUES
HEALTH PROBLEMS
POOR ADVISING
PROGRAM ADDED
TIME OFF FROM SCHOOL
PERCENT OF ALL TEXT RESPONSES
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FREQUENCY
5
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
21
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%
CASES
5.3%
2.1%
2.1%
2.1%
2.1%
2.1%
2.1%
2.1%
2.1%
22.1%
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Question 10. What is your primary goal or objective for attending Central Washington
University?
There were only 16 written responses to “Other.” All are listed below.
athletics and to be a math teacher
career change, internship opportunities give foot in the door
LAJ degree and AFROTC
Military Advancement
master's
Obtain bachelor's degree to go into a profession
Post-Bachelors degree in area of current career
Promotion at work
This should say what 'was' your primary goal...shouldn't it?
To get a degree and to enrich my life with knowledge.
To go on to a police academy
To improve knowledg, technical skills, or competencies to GET a profession
To obtain a bachelor's degree for my desired profession
to rodeo while recieve my degree
To save money
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Question 12. Please choose the one response that best describes your plans following
graduation.
There were 94 text responses. The most common responses were:
Question 12.
GRADUATE SCHOOL
GRAD SCHOOL
FULL TIME
TAKING A YEAR
SEEKING EMPLOYMENT
WORKING FULL TIME
SEEK EMPLOYMENT
WORK FOR A YEAR
JOINING THE PEACE CORPS
SCHOOL NEXT YEAR
ATTEND GRADUATE SCHOOL
EMPLOYED FULL TIME
CURRENT JOB
CONTINUE WORKING
CAREER CHANGE
LAW SCHOOL
SCHOOL EVENTUALLY
PERCENT OF ALL WRITTEN RESPONSES
FREQUENCY
11
8
7
6
6
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
64
%
CASES
11.7%
8.5%
7.4%
6.4%
6.4%
3.2%
3.2%
2.1%
2.1%
2.1%
2.1%
2.1%
2.1%
2.1%
2.1%
2.1%
2.1%
67.8%
Question 17. If you attend the Ellensburg campus and you travel out of Ellensburg at least
once a month, please mark all of the reasons why.
There were 75 responses; these are the 14 most common answers.
FREQUENCY
LIVE IN YAKIMA
4
COMMUTE TO ELLENSBURG
3
ELLENSBURG CAMPUS
3
COMMUTE TO CAMPUS
2
CLE ELUM
2
PERCENT OF ALL WRITTEN RESPONSES
14
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% CASES
5.3%
4.0%
4.0%
2.7%
2.7%
18.7%
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APPENDIX 1
CWU SENIOR SURVEY MOCK-UP
This mock-up contains the questions on the senior survey. The survey surely looked quite a bit
different to seniors while they completed it online.
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1. Please rate how important each of the goals listed below are to
you.
To develop my computer and technology skills
To develop strong management and organization skills
To develop self-confidence
To be reliable (to be on time, carry through tasks, etc.)
To be productive and efficient
To improve my leadership skills
To improve my ability to get along with others
To be involved in campus life and activities
To participate in cultural and social events
To participate in community volunteer service
To understand issues of gender equity
To understand issues of ethnic equity
2. To what extent did your experience at CWU help you to
achieve these goals?
To develop my computer and technology skills
To develop strong management and organization skills
To develop self-confidence
To be reliable (to be on time, carry through tasks, etc.)
To be productive and efficient
To improve my leadership skills
To improve my ability to get along with others
To be involved in campus life and activities
To participate in cultural and social events
To participate in community volunteer service
To understand issues of gender equity
To understand issues of ethnic equity
3. How satisfied are you with the following instructional and
advising services
Quality of instruction in your major
Quality of instruction in general education courses
Assistance by faculty in preparing for a career
Academic advising in your major
Academic advising in general education courses
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Essential
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Very
Important
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Somewhat
Important
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Not
Important
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Major
Contribution
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Strong
Contribution
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Moderate
Contribution
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Small to No
Contribution
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Very
O
O
O
O
O
Mostly
O
O
O
O
O
Somewhat
O
O
O
O
O
Little or Not
at All
O
O
O
O
O
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4. How satisfied are you with the following facilities and services?
Facilities
Science Labs and Equipment
Computer Labs and Equipment
Residence Living
Parking
Library
University Bookstore
Student Services
University Math/Writing Center
Student Employment Office
Campus Life (social programs, recreation, intramurals, etc.)
Registration/Registrar's Office
Financial Aid Office
Career Development (Placement) Services
Campus Security
Testing Services
Admissions
University Dining Services
Student Health and Counseling Center
Academic Advising Center
Special Services and Programs
International Programs
Disability Student Services (ADA Affairs)
Center for Student Empowerment
Academic Achievement Programs
Day Care
Douglas Honors College
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Very
O
O
O
O
O
O
Mostly
O
O
O
O
O
O
Somewhat
O
O
O
O
O
O
Very
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Mostly
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Somewhat
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Very
O
O
O
O
O
O
Mostly
O
O
O
O
O
O
Somewhat
O
O
O
O
O
O
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Little or Not
at All
O
O
O
O
O
O
Little or Not
at All
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Little or Not
at All
O
O
O
O
O
O
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5. Faculty Contributions
Of all the instructors you have experienced in
the classes of your major, how many of them
you would describe as:
Setting high expectations for students to learn
Being respectful of students' diverse talents and
ways of learning
Encouraging students to be actively involved
learners
Encouraging student-faculty interactions, in and
out of the classroom
Giving students frequent and prompt feedback
Encouraging students to devote sufficient time
and energy to their coursework
Developing opportunities to learn in small groups
with fellow students
Encouraging students to think and learn
independently
Caring about students' academic success and
welfare
Being fair and respectful in treatment of students
Providing good academic preparation in major
field
Almost
All
O
Most
O
About Half
O
Not
Many
O
Few to
None
O
Uncertain
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Overall, how would you evaluate your instructors in your major?
Poor
O
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Fair
Average
O
O
Very
Good
O
Excellent
O
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6. Academic and personal Growth
How satisfied are you with Central Washington
University's contribution to your development
in each of the following areas?
Writing effectively
Speaking effectively
Critically analyzing ideas and written
information
Learning independently
Using knowledge, ideas, or perspectives gained
from your major field
Using a broad range of knowledge, ideas, or
perspectives gained from outside your major
field
Understanding and appreciating the arts
Understanding and applying scientific principles
and methods
Understanding and applying quantitative
principles and methods
Defining and solving problems
Readiness for a career
Readiness for advanced education
Working cooperatively in a group
Understanding diverse philosophies and
cultures
Understanding the interaction of society and
the environment
Exercising public responsibility and community
service
Very
O
O
Mostly
O
O
Somewhat
O
O
Little or
Not at All
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
7 While at CWU, how satisfied were you with the ability to register for courses in order to progress to completion?
Very satisfied
O
Mostly satisfied
O
Somewhat
satisfied
O
Little or Not at
All satisfied
O
8 How long is it going to take you to complete your degree or certification at CWU?
O Not longer than expected (If you check this option skip Section 9 and go on to page 4)
O Longer than expected
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9. Mark the reasons for taking longer than
expected to complete your program
Changed my major or area of specialization
Added another major or specialization
Chose to reduce my course load
Academic difficulties
Home or family responsibilities
Work responsibilities
Financial reasons
Transfer credit problems
Unexpected course requirements
Poor advising
Essential courses were offered at the same time
Courses were not offered in desired quarter
Desired courses were full
Other major reason
Major
reason
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Minor
reason
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Not a
reason
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
10 What is your primary goal or objective for attending Central Washington University? (Choose the ONE most appropriate
answer.)
O To obtain a bachelor's degree or certificate only
O To obtain a bachelor's degree as preparation for graduate or professional school
O To obtain a bachelor's degree as preparation for a change in career or profession
O To improve knowledge, technical skills, or competencies required for my current profession
O To take courses for personal interest
O Other (Please specify): _____________________________________
11. How well do you feel CWU met your goals
or needs in the following areas?
Your primary goal as stated in question 10
above
Intellectual growth
Career training
Personal growth
.
Very Well
Adequately
Somewhat
inadequately
Poorly
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
12 Please choose the ONE response that best describes your plans following graduation.
I have accepted a job or plan to continue my current job.
O I will be going to a graduate or professional school full time next year.
O I will be going to a graduate or professional school part time next year and working part time.
O I will take more undergraduate courses here or elsewhere.
O I am not currently seeking employment and do not plan to attend school next year.
O I am still seeking employment.
O I am entering military service.
O Other (Please specific) ________________________________________________________________
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13. Generally, how would you evaluate the overall education that you received at this institution?
O Excellent
O Good
O Average
O Fair
O Poor
14. If you could begin again, would you attend CWU?
O Definitely Yes
O Probably Yes
O Uncertain
O Probably no
O Definitely no
15 I have felt a part of the CWU community.
O Strongly Agree
O Agree
O Neutral
O Disagree
O Strongly Disagree
16 If you attend the Ellensburg campus, how often during the school year do you travel out of Ellensburg on the weekends?
O Almost every weekend
O 2 - 3 times per month
O Once a month
O Once every two or three months
O Only on holiday weekends
O Seldom to never
O Not applicable
17 If you attend the Ellensburg campus and you travel out of Ellensburg at least once a month, please mark all the reasons
why.
□ Work obligations
□ Family obligations
□ To visit friends or family
□ Volunteer activities □ For more social activities (to attend parties, clubs or other social events)
□ Just to get away (change of environment)
□ Do not enjoy spending time on campus or in Ellensburg
□ Other (Please specify) _________________________________________
18. What is your major? ____________________________________________
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