North Carolina State University
And UNC-General Administration
Academic Year 2002-2003 Student Surveys
and NC State Spring 2003 Alumni Survey:
Summary of Question Items
Information on Table Layout:
*fy02 = Fall 2002 First Year Student Survey
gss03 = Academic Year 2002-2003 Graduating Senior Survey
alum03 = Spring 2003 Survey of 1994-1996 Baccalaureate Alumni
*UNC-GA required items are blocked in grey.
*Numbers reported represent the survey question number.
*Differences in question wording are noted when relevant.
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Student Demographic Information |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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Parental Education: |
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Father/Male guardian |
23 |
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Mother/Female guardian |
23 |
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Religious Preference |
21 |
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Own a computer |
24 |
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Connection to the Internet |
25 |
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Parent/Guardian's Income |
28 |
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Disabilities: |
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Legally Blind |
20_1 |
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Mobility Impairment |
20_2 |
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Traumatic Head Injury |
20_3 |
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Hard of Hearing/Deaf |
20_4 |
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Learning Disability/ADD |
20_5 |
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Psychological |
20_6 |
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Other Disability |
20_7 |
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Number in household |
29 |
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Number of other dependents in college |
30 |
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Area lived in during high school |
31 |
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Number of colleges applied to |
1 |
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Preparation by high school |
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Preparation by self |
11 |
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Financing the Undergraduate Experience |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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University financial aid process |
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Receiving financial aid |
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Types of aid: |
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Academic aid |
27_1 |
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Financial need aid |
27_2 |
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Athletic-based aid |
27_3 |
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Other (dance, music, etc.) aid |
27_4 |
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Other aid |
27_5 |
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Satisfaction with financial aid package |
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Customer service skills of the following financial aid staff: |
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Reception staff |
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19a |
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Phone staff |
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19b |
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Advisor staff |
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19c |
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NC State Education Plans |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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Certainty of major |
12 |
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Highest level of education planned |
14 |
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Intended time to complete degree |
15 |
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First semester course load |
16 |
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Reasons for less than 15 hrs. first semester |
17 |
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Post Graduation Plans |
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gss03 |
alum03 |
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Post-graduation employment |
33 |
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Plans following graduation |
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Employment While at NC State |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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First semester employment |
32 |
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| Academic year employment |
30
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Hours worked per week on-campus |
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32a |
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| Hours worked per week off-campus |
32b
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On-campus job related to academic major/ by choice |
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31a |
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Off-campus job related to academic major/ by choice |
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31b |
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Internship |
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54_3 |
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Summer employment or part-time job in major |
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54_4 |
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Did not participate in work-related experiences |
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54_5 |
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Work-related experience helpful in securing present employment |
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55 |
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Co-op/internship/practicum/field experience in major |
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Field exp. contribution to personal/prof. growth |
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28 |
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| Participate in research with NCSU faculty |
25
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54_2
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| Research exp. contribution to personal/prof. growth |
26
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Job offer from employer at field exp. |
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29 |
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Interests and Involvement |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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Interests and Involvement: |
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Note: First Year and Transfer: Interest in activity; Senior and Alumni: Involvement in activity |
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Student Government |
22_1 |
24_8 |
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Social Fraternity/Sorority |
22_3 |
24_5 |
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Volunteer Services |
22_4 |
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Co-op (Cooperative Education) program |
22_5 |
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54_1 |
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Student Leadership Development Program |
22_6 |
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Student Judicial Board |
22_7 |
24_9 |
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Music |
22_8 |
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Fitness |
22_9 |
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Indoor Recreation |
22_10 |
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Intramurals |
22_11 |
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Club Sports |
22_12 |
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Informal Recreation |
22_13 |
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Intramural/Recreational sports, Club Teams |
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24_6 |
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Outdoor Adventures |
22_14 |
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Healthy lifestyle issues |
22_15 |
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Student Dance Companies |
22_16 |
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ROTC |
22_17 |
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Study Abroad/National Student Exchange |
22_18 |
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Union Activities Board programs/activities |
22_19 |
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Union Activities Board groups, Student Media |
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24_10 |
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Student Publications/Media |
22_2 |
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Residence Hall Councils |
22_20 |
24_4 |
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The Crafts Center programs/classes |
22_21 |
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Theater participation as audience |
22_22 |
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Theater participation as artist |
22_23 |
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Visual/Performing Arts/Music groups |
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24_11 |
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Attending art exhibitions |
22_24 |
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Selecting Performing Arts attractions |
22_25 |
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Planning programs and services for children and families |
22_26 |
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Gender issues |
22_27 |
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Academic group |
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24_1 |
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Organizations/Clubs related to your major |
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24_2 |
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Honor/Service/Professional fraternity/sorority |
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24_3 |
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Varsity Athletic Teams |
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24_7 |
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Minority student groups |
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24_12 |
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Religious/Political/Issue groups |
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24_13 |
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Other groups |
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24_14 |
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Research |
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46b |
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Musical Instruments Played: |
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Violin/Viola |
19_1 |
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Cello/Double Bass |
19_2 |
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Flute/Piccolo |
19_3 |
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Oboe/Bassoon |
19_4 |
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Clarinet/Saxophone |
19_5 |
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French Horn/Trumpet/Cornet |
19_6 |
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Trombone/Baritone/Euphonium/Tuba |
19_7 |
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Tympani/Mallet/Percussion |
19_8 |
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Bagpipes |
19_9 |
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Application Process |
fy02 |
gss03 |
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Factors in decision: |
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Academic reputation |
5_1 |
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Cost |
5_2 |
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Location |
5_3 |
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Size |
5_4 |
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Availability of program |
5_5 |
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Recommended |
5_6 |
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Number of hours transferred |
5_7 |
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Level of suport for intended major |
5_8 |
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Facilities and resources |
5_9 |
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Scholarships/financial aid |
5_10 |
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Campus visit |
5_11 |
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Contact with current student |
5_12 |
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Contact with faculty or staff |
5_13 |
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Contact with a graduate |
5_14 |
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Letter from someone other than Admissions |
5_15 |
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Attendance at a College Fair |
5_16 |
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Publications from NC State |
5_17 |
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Extracurricular opportunities |
5_18 |
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FYC |
5_19 |
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Other |
5_20 |
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Most influential factor in decision to attend |
6 |
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Admissions Process: |
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University admissions process |
7 |
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Departmental admissions process |
8 |
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University contacts: |
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Call from faculty or staff |
2_1 |
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Call from student |
2_2 |
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Call from graduate |
2_3 |
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Letter from outside Admissions |
3 |
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Overall Assessment of Educational Experience |
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gss03 |
alum03 |
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Intellectual environment on campus |
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45 |
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| Taken longer than 4 yrs to graduate |
36
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| Wanted/advised lighter courseload |
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| Couldn't get classes needed |
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| Changed majors |
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| Lost credit when transferred |
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| Co-op/intern/practicum/teach/etc. |
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| Financial reasons |
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| Personal reasons |
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| Other reasons |
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Would still choose to attend NC State |
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48a |
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Would still choose same major |
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48b |
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Would recommend this institution to a friend |
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47 |
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| Ever consider withdrawal/transfer from NCSU |
38
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NC State meeting needs for: |
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Intellectual growth |
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44a |
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Career training |
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44b |
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Personal growth |
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44c |
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Primary goal/objective for attending NC State |
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Extent of accomplishing goal/objective |
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Overall education receiving at NC State |
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Learning with Technology |
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gss03 |
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Jr/Sr yr courses that used a Learning Management System (LMS) |
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Didn't take more courses that used LMS: |
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Don't know about LMS |
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41a |
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Didn't know how to enroll |
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41b |
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Needed/wanted courses didn't use LMS |
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41c |
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Not comfortable using tchnology |
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41d |
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Not best way for me to learn |
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LMS courses harder |
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Instructors don't use effectively |
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Took courses that used LMS: |
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Needed/wanted courses used LMS |
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42a |
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Comfortable using technology |
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42b |
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Good way for me to learn |
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LMS courses easier |
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42d |
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Instructors use effectively |
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| Easy access to course material |
42f
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| Static e-presentation |
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| Non-static e-presentation |
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| Instructor demos of Web materials |
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| Computerized exams/quizzes |
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| Course specific software |
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| E-feedback to instructor during class |
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Campus Climate |
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gss03 |
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Campus support for: |
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Women |
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21_1 |
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Men |
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21_2 |
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African Americans |
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21_3 |
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Other ethnic minorities |
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21_4 |
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International students |
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21_5 |
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Disabled students |
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21_6 |
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Gay and lesbian students |
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21_7 |
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NC State committed to helping minority students succeed |
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22 |
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NC State leadership fosters diversity on campus |
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23 |
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Quality of Instruction |
fy02 |
gss03 |
alum03 |
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Faculty Contributions: |
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Set high expectations for you to learn |
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Respect the diverse talents and ways of learning |
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Encourage active learning |
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Encourage student-faculty interaction |
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Frequent and Prompt feedback |
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Encourage sufficient time and energy to coursework |
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Develop opportunities to learn cooperatively |
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Care about your academic success and welfare |
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General evaluation of instructors |
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Quality of instruction in major |
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46a |
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Overall quality of instruction |
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46b |
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Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development and Goals |
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| Note: First Year and Transfer:
Rate 1) current level of development; and 2) importance. Senior: Rate contribution of NC State in development. Alumni: Rate 1) importance to current work; and 2) preparation by NC State; OR *Rate 1) importance; and 2) satisfaction level. |
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General Education: |
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gss03 |
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Acquiring a broad general education |
18_1 |
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13* |
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Writing skills |
18_2 |
20_1 |
1_1 |
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Speaking skills |
18_3 |
20_2 |
1_2 |
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Listening skills |
18_4 |
20_3 |
1_4 |
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Comprehension skills |
18_5 |
20_4 |
1_3 |
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Foreign language skills |
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6 |
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Communication skills overall |
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1 |
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Ability to apply mathematical skills |
18_6 |
20_5 |
5 |
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Understanding how science and technology influence life |
18_7 |
20_18 |
18* |
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Ability to apply scientific principles |
18_8 |
20_6 |
4 |
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Enhancing analytic skills |
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