North Carolina State University
And UNC-General Administration
Academic Year 2005-2006 Student Surveys:
Summary of Question Items

Information on Table Layout:

-fy05 = Fall 2005 First Year Student Survey
-soph06 = Spring 2006 Sophomore Student Survey
-gss06 = Academic Year 2005-2006 Graduating Senior Survey
-UNC-GA required items are blocked in gray.
-Numbers reported represent the survey question number.
-Differences in question wording are noted when relevant.

Question Categories:

Student Demographic Information	Learning with Technology
Financing the Undergraduate Experience	Campus Climate
NC State Education Plans	Quality of Instruction
Post Graduation Plans	Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development and Goals
Employment While at NC State	Academic Support Services (Help Outside the Classroom)
Interests and Involvement	Non-Academic Student Services
Application Process	Alumni Services
Overall Assessment of Educational Experience

Student Demographic Information

	fy05	soph06	gss06
Father/Male guardian level of education	23_1
Mother/Female guardian level of education	23_2
Religious Preference	21
Own a computer	24
Connection to the Internet	25
Parent/Guardian's Income	28
Number in household	29
Number of other dependents in college	30
Area lived in during high school	31
Number of colleges applied to	1
Preparation by high school	10
Preparation by self	11

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Financing the Undergraduate Experience

	fy05	soph06	gss06
University financial aid process	9
Receiving financial aid	26	33	17
Receiving academic-based aid	27_1
Receiving financial need-based aid	27_2
Receiving athletic-based aid	27_3
Receiving aid based on other (dance, music, etc.)	27_4
Receiving other aid	27_5
Satisfaction with financial aid package		34	18
Satisfaction with financial aid reception staff		35a	19a
Satisfaction with financial aid phone staff		35b	19b
Satisfaction with financial aid advisor staff		35c	19c

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NC State Education Plans

	fy05	soph06	gss06
Certainty of major	12
Highest level of education planned	14
Intended time to complete degree	15
First semester course load	16
Reasons for less than 15 hrs. first semester	17

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Post Graduation Plans

	fy05	soph06	gss06
Post-graduation employment	33
Plans following graduation			50

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Employment While at NC State

	fy05	soph06	gss06
First semester employment	32
Academic year employment		43	31
Hours worked per week on-campus		45a	33a
Hours worked per week off-campus		45b	33b
On-campus job related to academic major/ by choice		44a	32a
Off-campus job related to academic major/ by choice		44b	32b
Co-op/internship/practicum/field experience in major			28
Field exp. contribution to personal/prof. growth			29
Participate in research with NCSU faculty		42b	26b
Research exp. contribution to personal/prof. growth		42b2	26b2
Job offer from employer at field exp.			30

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Interests and Involvement

Interests and Involvement*	fy05	soph06	gss06
Student Government	22_1	41_11	24_8
Social Fraternity/Sorority	22_14	41_10	24_5
Volunteer Services	22_7
Co-op (Cooperative Education) program	22_5
Student Leadership Development Program	22_4
Student Judicial Board	22_2		24_9
Music	22_22
Fitness	22_10
Indoor Recreation	22_11
Intramurals	22_12
Club Sports	22_9
Service Groups		41_9
Intramural/Recreational sports, Club Teams		41_2	24_6
Outdoor Adventures	22_13
Healthy lifestyle issues	22_19
Student Dance Companies	22_26
ROTC	22_8	41_8	24_15
Study Abroad/National Student Exchange	22_6
Union Activities Board programs/activities	22_16
Union Activities Board groups, Student Media		41_13	24_10
Student Publications/Media	22_15	41_12	24_11
Residence Hall Councils	22_3	41_7	24_4
The Crafts Center programs/classes	22_21
Theater participation as audience	22_25
Theater participation as artist	22_24
Visual/performing Arts/Music groups		41_17	24_12
Attending art exhibitions	22_23
Planning programs and services for children and families	22_20
Gender issues	22_18
Academic group		41_1	24_1
Organizations/Clubs related to your major		41_4	24_2
Honor/Service/professional fraternity/sorority			24_3
Varsity Athletic Teams		41_16	24_7
Minority student groups		41_3	24_13
Religious/political/Issue groups		41_5, 41_6	24_14
Other groups			24_16
Multicultural/Diversity programs/activities	22_17
Musical Instruments Played	19

*Note: First Year: Interest in activity; Senior and Sophomore: Involvement in activity

Attended while at NC State:	fy05	soph06	gss06
Music Department concert(s)			25_1
Center Stage performance(s)			25_2
University Theatre performance(s)			25_3
Dance Program concert(s)			25_4
Crafts Center exhibit(s)			25_5
Gallery of Art and Design exhibit(s)			25_6

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Application Process

Factors influencing decision to attend:	fy05	soph06	gss06
Academic reputation	5_1
Cost	5_2
Location	5_3
Size	5_4
Availability of program	5_5
Recommended	5_6
Number of hours transferred	5_7
Level of support for intended major	5_8
Facilities and resources	5_9
Scholarships/financial aid	5_10
Campus visit	5_11
Contact with current student	5_12
Contact with faculty or staff	5_13
Contact with a graduate	5_14
Letter from someone other than Admissions	5_15
Attendance at a College Fair	5_16
Publications from NC State	5_17
Extracurricular opportunities	5_18
FYC	5_19
Campus Recreation programs	5_20
Other	5_21
Most influential factor in decision to attend	6

Admissions Process:	fy05	soph06	gss06
University admissions process	7
Departmental admissions process	8
University contacts:
Call from faculty or staff	2_1
Call from student	2_2
Call from graduate	2_3
Letter from outside Admissions	3

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Overall Assessment of Educational Experience

	fy05	soph06	gss06
Intellectual environment on campus		47	45
Plans to complete degree		51
Taken longer than 4 yrs to graduate			37
Wanted/advised lighter courseload as reason for taking longer to graduate			38_1
Couldn't get classes needed as reason for taking longer to graduate			38_2
Changed majors as reason for taking longer to graduate			38_3
Lost credit when transferred as reason for taking longer to graduate			38_4
Co-op/intern/practicum/teach/etc. participation as reason for taking longer to graduate			38_5
Financial reasons for taking longer to graduate			38_6
Personal reasons for taking longer to graduate			38_7
Graduating with more than one major/minor as reason for taking longer to graduate			38_8
Study Abroad participation as reason for taking longer to graduate			38_9
Time spent working for pay as reason for taking longer to graduate			38_10
Other reasons for taking longer to graduate			38_11
Would still choose to attend NC State		53	48a
Would still choose same major			48b
If off-campus degree program, likelihood of obtaining degree on UNC campus			49
Would recommend this institution to a friend			47
Ever consider withdrawal/transfer from NCSU		50	39
NC State meeting intellectual growth needs		54a	44a
NC State meeting career training needs		54b	44b
NC State meeting personal growth needs		54c	44c
Primary goal/objective for attending NC State	13		35
Extent accomplished goal/objective			36
Overall education at NC State		49	46c

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Learning with Technology

Technology used IN classroom or lab (for course)***	fy05	soph06**	gss06*
Static e-presentation		55n_1, 55e_1	41n_1, 41e_1
Non-static e-presentation		55n_2, 55e_2	41n_2, 41e_2
Instructor demos of Web materials		55n_3, 55e_3	41n_3, 41e_3
Computerized exams/quizzes		55n_4, 55e_4	41n_4, 41e_4
Course specific software		55n_5, 55e_5	41n_5, 41e_5
E-feedback to instructor during class		55n_6, 55e_6	41n_6, 41e_6

Technology used OUTSIDE classroom or lab (for course)***	fy05	soph06**	gss06*
Learning Management Systems		56n_1, 56e_1	42n_1, 42e_1
E-communication among students		56n_2, 56e_2	42n_2, 42e_2
E-communication with instructor		56n_3, 56e_3	42n_3, 42e_3
E-submission of work		56n_4, 56e_4	42n_4, 42e_4
Work to be prepared with word processor, spreadsheet, etc.		56n_5, 56e_5	42n_5, 42e_5
Digital content resources		56n_6, 56e_6	42n_6, 42e_6
Course-specific software		56n_7, 56e_7	42n_7, 42e_7

Extent to which all technologies have helped:	fy05	soph06**	gss06*
Answer questions in field of study		57a	43a
Solve problems in field of study		57b	43b
Use research methods to gain knowledge		57c	43c
Use info available from sources (books, journals)		57d	43d
Use skills/technologies of field to complete major assignment		57e	43e

*Refers to courses during junior and senior years
**Included on the web version of the survey only
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Campus Climate

	fy05	soph06	gss06
Campus support for women		38_1	21_1
Campus support for men		38_2	21_2
Campus support for African Americans		38_3	21_3
Campus support for other ethnic minorities		38_4	21_4
Campus support for international students		38_5	21_5
Campus support for students with disabilities		38_6	21_6
Campus support for gay and lesbian students		38_7	21_7
NC State committed to helping minority students succeed		39	22
NC State leadership fosters diversity on campus		40	23

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Quality of Instruction

	fy05	soph06	gss06
Faculty Contributions: Set high expectations for you to learn		1	1
Faculty Contributions: Respect the diverse talents and ways of learning		2	2
Faculty Contributions: Encourage active learning		3	3
Faculty Contributions: Encourage student-faculty interaction		4	4
Faculty Contributions: Frequent and Prompt feedback		5	5
Faculty Contributions: Encourage sufficient time and energy to coursework		6	6
Faculty Contributions: Develop opportunities to learn cooperatively		7	7
Faculty Contributions: Care about your academic success and welfare		8	8
Faculty Contributions: General evaluation of instructors		9	9
Classes too large for learning		19
Classes with difficulty understanding instructor's English		20
Quality of instruction in major			46a
Overall quality of instruction		48	46b

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Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development*

General Education	fy05	soph06	gss06
Acquiring a broad general education	18_1
Writing skills	18_2	21_1	20_1
Speaking skills	18_3	21_2	20_2
Listening skills	18_4	21_3	20_3
Comprehension skills	18_5	21_4	20_4
Ability to apply mathematical skills	18_6	21_5	20_5
Understanding how science and technology influence life	18_7	21_9	20_9
Ability to apply scientific principles	18_8	21_6	20_6
Enhancing analytic skills		21_7	20_7
Developing computer skills	18_9	21_8	20_8
Ability to adapt to changing technologies		21_11	20_11
Ability to critically analyze events, information and ideas	18_10	21_12	20_12
Ability to plan and carry out projects independently	18_11	21_13	20_13
Using knowledge to solve problems overall
Understanding diverse cultures and values	18_12	21_14	20_14
Using library/internet for research		21_10	20_10
Skills gained through research/internship.student teaching

Personal Development	fy05	soph06	gss06
Taking responsibility for my own behavior	18_13	21_28	20_28
Viewing learning as a lifelong process	18_14	21_26	20_26
Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles	18_15	21_24	20_24
Leadership skills	18_16
Ability to function as part of a team	18_17	21_23	20_23
Ability to lead or guide others		21_22	20_22
Exercising public responsibility and community service	18_18	21_25	20_25
Understanding my own abilities and interests	18_19
Commitment to personal health and fitness	18_20	21_27	20_27
Having self-confidence	18_21	21_29	20_29
Realizing my potential for success	18_22	21_32	20_32
Sense of personal identity	18_23	21_30	20_30
Coping with change	18_24	21_33	20_33
Being independent and self-reliant	18_25	21_31	20_31
Ability to handle stress	18_26	21_34	20_34
Personal growth		21_35	20_35
Time management	18_27	21_36	20_36
Self-discipline	18_28	21_37	20_37

World View	fy05	soph06	gss06
Understanding issues and problems facing the world	18_29	21_19	20_19
Understanding the present as it relates to history	18_30	21_20	20_20
Being able to interact and work with people from diverse backgrounds	18_31	21_21	20_21
Advancing your appreciation of the arts	18_32	21_18	20_18
Developing a tolerance for divergent views	18_33	21_15	20_15
Valuing gender equity	18_34	21_17	20_17
Valuing racial equity	18_35	21_16	20_16

*First Year: Rate 1) current level of development; and 2) importance. Senior: Rate NC State contribution to development.
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Academic Support Services (Help Outside the Classroom)

Orientation for new students	fy05	soph06	gss06
Length of session		10a
Quality of programs		10b
Helpfulness of staff		10c
Accomodations		10d
Overall effectiveness of orientation		10e

Academic advising	fy05	soph06	gss06
Access to advisor		11_a	11_a
Sufficient time with advisor		11_b	11_b
Accurate info on req/course sequencing		11_c	11_c
Advisor knowledge of policies/procedures		11_d	11_d
Academic advising services overall		11_e	11_e
Virtual Advising Center Website	4	17

Academic assistance or tutoring	fy05	soph06	gss06
Writing		12a
Reading		12b
Mathematics		12c
Study skills		12d
Foreign language		12e
Computer science		12g
Science		12h
Academic help overall

Research support	fy05	soph06	gss06
Access to faculty involved in research			12_a
Access to up-to-date facilities			12_b
Research support overall			12_c

Library services	fy05	soph06	gss06
Library hours of operation		13_a	14_a
Staff responsiveness		13_b	14_b, 10s_4
Access to databases and collections		13_c	14_c
Training to use library		13_d	14_d
Library services overall		13_e	14_e
Library services			10_4

Technology	fy05	soph06	gss06
Access to the Internet		14_a	13_a
Hours of op for computer center labs and help		14_b	13_b
Access to up-to-date facilities		14_c	13_c
Access to trained staff for help		14_d	13_d
Technology training classes		14_e	13_e
Technology services overall		14_f	13_f

Career-related services	fy05	soph06	gss06
Opportunity for career assistance		15_a	15_a
Information on internships/co-op/other		15_b	15_b
Resources to explore career options		15_c	15_c
Info available through computers/Internet		15_d	15_d
Career-related services overall		15_e	15_e

Employment search assistance	fy05	soph06	gss06
Resume preparation			16_a
Interview preparation and skills			16_b
Access to employment opportunities			16_c
Employment search assistance overall			16_d
University Career Center			10_2, 10s_2
College/departmental placement assistance			10_3, 10s_3

NC State bookstores	fy05	soph06	gss06
Bookstore services & products		16	10_5, 10s_5

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Non-Academic Student Services*	fy05	soph06	gss06
Campus food services		25a, 25b	10_9*
Campus health services		26a, 26b	10_10*
Campus counseling (not career) services		27a, 27b	10_11*
Campus residence life programs		29a, 29b	10_13*
Opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities		30a, 30b	10_14
Opportunities to participate in community service projects		31	10_15
Opportunities to develop leadership skills		32	10_16
Campus taken sufficient steps to ensure safety		18	10_1
Registration process		22a, 22b	10_6*
Financial aid services: application/award process		23a, 23b	10_7*
Financial aid services: disbursement process		24a, 24b	10_8*
Business services/cashier/student accounts		28a, 28b	10_12*

*Evaluations of both the service area and staff responsiveness, where applicable
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For more information on NC State Student Surveys contact:
Dr. Nancy Whelchel, Assistant Director for Survey Research
University Planning and Analysis
Box 7002
NCSU
Phone: (919) 515-4184
Email: Nancy_Whelchel@ncsu.edu

Posted: January, 2007

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