North Carolina State University
And UNC-General Administration
Academic Year 1999-2000 Student Surveys
and NC State Fall 1998 Alumni and Employer Surveys:
Summary of Question Items
Information on Table Layout:
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Student Demographic Information |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Parental Education: |
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Father/Male guardian |
22 |
19 |
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Mother/Female guardian |
22 |
19 |
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Religious Preference |
20 |
21 |
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Student's Income |
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24_a |
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Parent/Guardian's Income |
25 |
24_b |
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Disabilities: |
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Legally Blind |
19_1 |
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Mobility Impairment |
19_2 |
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Traumatic Head Injury |
19_3 |
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Hard of Hearing/Deaf |
19_4 |
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Learning Disability/ADD |
19_5 |
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Psychological |
19_6 |
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Other Disability |
19_7 |
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Number in household |
26 |
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Number of other dependents in college |
27 |
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Area lived in during high school |
28 |
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Number of institutions previously attended |
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1 |
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Number of colleges applied to |
1 |
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Preparation by high school |
9 |
9 |
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Preparation by previous institution |
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10 |
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Preparation by self |
10 |
11 |
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Financing the Undergraduate Experience |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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University financial aid process |
8 |
6 |
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Receiving financial aid |
23 |
22 |
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17a |
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Types of aid: |
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Academic aid |
24_1 |
23_1 |
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Financial need aid |
24_2 |
23_2 |
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Athletic-based aid |
24_3 |
23_3 |
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Other (dance, music, etc.) aid |
24_4 |
23_4 |
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Other aid |
24_5 |
23_5 |
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Satisfaction with financial aid package |
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17b |
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Financial aid service dissatisfaction |
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17c |
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NC State Education Plans |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Certainty of major |
11 |
13 |
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Highest level of education planned |
13 |
14 |
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Intended time to complete degree |
14 |
15 |
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First semester course load |
15 |
16 |
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Reasons for less than 15 hrs. first semester |
16 |
17 |
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Post Graduation Plans |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Post-graduation employment |
30 |
26 |
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Plans following graduation |
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32 |
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Employment While at NC State |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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First semester employment |
29 |
25 |
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Hours worked per week |
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G2 |
23 |
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Job related to academic major |
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G3 |
24 |
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Job not related to major by choice |
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G4 |
25 |
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Internship |
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46c |
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Summer employment or part-time job in major |
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46d |
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Did not participate in work-related experiences |
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46e |
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Work-related experience helpful in securing present employment |
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47 |
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Co-op/internship/practicum/field experience in major |
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26 |
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Field exp. contribution to personal/prof. Growth |
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27 |
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Job offer from employer at field exp. |
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28 |
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Interests and Involvement |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Interests and Involvement: |
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Note: First Year and Transfer: Interest in activity; Sophmore, Senior and Alumni: Involvement in activity |
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Student Government |
21_1 |
20_1 |
G1h |
22_8 |
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Social Fraternity/Sorority |
21_3 |
20_3 |
G1e |
22_5 |
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Volunteer Services |
21_4 |
20_4 |
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Co-op (Cooperative Education) program |
21_5 |
20_5 |
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46a |
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Student Leadership Development Program |
21_6 |
20_6 |
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Student Judicial Board |
21_7 |
20_7 |
G1i |
22_9 |
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Music |
21_8 |
20_8 |
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Fitness |
21_9 |
20_9 |
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Indoor Recreation |
21_10 |
20_10 |
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Intramurals |
21_11 |
20_11 |
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Club Sports |
21_12 |
20_12 |
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Informal Recreation |
21_13 |
20_13 |
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Intramural/Recreational sports, Club Teams |
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G1f |
22_6 |
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Outdoor Adventures |
21_14 |
20_14 |
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Healthy lifestyle issues |
21_15 |
20_15 |
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Student Dance Companies |
21_16 |
20_16 |
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ROTC |
21_17 |
20_17 |
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Study Abroad/National Student Exchange |
21_18 |
20_18 |
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Union Activities Board programs/activities |
21_19 |
20_19 |
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Union Activities Board groups, Student Media |
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G1j |
22_10 |
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Student Publications/Media |
21_2 |
20_2 |
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Residence Hall Councils |
21_20 |
20_20 |
G1d |
22_4 |
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The Crafts Center programs/classes |
21_21 |
20_21 |
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Theater participation as audience |
21_22 |
20_22 |
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Theater participation as artist |
21_23 |
20_23 |
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Visual/Performing Arts/Music groups |
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G1k |
22_11 |
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Attending art exhibitions |
21_24 |
20_24 |
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Selecting Performing Arts attractions |
21_25 |
20_25 |
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Planning programs and services for children and families |
21_26 |
20_26 |
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Gender issues |
21_27 |
20_27 |
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Academic group |
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G1a |
22_1 |
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Organizations/Clubs related to your major |
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G1b |
22_2 |
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Honor/Service/Professional fraternity/sorority |
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G1c |
22_3 |
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Varsity Athletic Teams |
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G1g |
22_7 |
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Minority student groups |
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G1l |
22_12 |
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Religious/Political/Issue groups |
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G1m |
22_13 |
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Other groups |
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G1n |
22_14 |
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Research |
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46b |
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Musical Instruments Played: |
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Violin/Viola |
18_1 |
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Cello/Double Bass |
18_2 |
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Flute/Piccolo |
18_3 |
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Oboe/Bassoon |
18_4 |
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Clarinet/Saxophone |
18_5 |
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French Horn/Trumpet/Cornet |
18_6 |
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Trombone/Baritone/Euphonium/Tuba |
18_7 |
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Tympani/Mallet/Percussion |
18_8 |
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Bagpipes |
18_9 |
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Application Process |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Factors in decision: |
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Academic reputation |
4_1 |
2_1 |
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Cost |
4_2 |
2_2 |
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Location |
4_3 |
2_3 |
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Size |
4_4 |
2_4 |
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Availability of program |
4_5 |
2_5 |
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Recommended |
4_6 |
2_6 |
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Number of hours transferred |
4_7 |
2_7 |
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Level of suport for intended major |
4_8 |
2_8 |
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Facilities and resources |
4_9 |
2_9 |
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Scholarships/financial aid |
4_10 |
2_10 |
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Campus visit |
4_11 |
2_11 |
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Contact with current student |
4_12 |
2_12 |
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Contact with faculty or staff |
4_13 |
2_13 |
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Contact with a graduate |
4_14 |
2_14 |
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Letter from someone other than Admissions |
4_15 |
2_15 |
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Attendance at a College Fair |
4_16 |
2_16 |
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Publications from NC State |
4_17 |
2_17 |
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Extracurricular opportunities |
4_18 |
2_18 |
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FYC |
4_19 |
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Other |
4_20 |
2_19 |
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Most influential factor in decision to attend |
5 |
3 |
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Admissions Process: |
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University admissions process |
6 |
4 |
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Departmental admissions process |
7 |
5 |
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Transfer hours: |
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Believed by previous institution |
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7 |
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Believed by NC State department |
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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 |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Intellectual environment on campus |
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H1 |
34 |
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Plans to complete degree |
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H4 |
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Would still choose to attend NC State |
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H5 |
37_1 |
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Would still choose same major |
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37_2 |
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NC State meeting needs for: |
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Intellectual growth |
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H6a |
31_1 |
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Career training |
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H6b |
31_2 |
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Personal growth |
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H6c |
31_3 |
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Primary goal/objective for attending NC State |
12 |
12 |
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29 |
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Extent of accomplishing goal/objective |
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30 |
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Overall education receiving at NC State |
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H3 |
36 |
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Off campus degree program |
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33 |
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Campus Climate |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Extent of importance of sense of belonging at NC State |
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F1 |
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Extent of sense of belonging at NC State |
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F2 |
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Campus support for: |
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Women |
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F3a |
19_1 |
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Men |
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F3b |
19_2 |
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African Americans |
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F3c |
19_3 |
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Other ethnic minorities |
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F3d |
19_4 |
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International students |
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F3e |
19_5 |
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Disabled students |
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F3f |
19_6 |
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Gay and lesbian students |
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F3g |
19_7 |
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NC State committed to helping minority students succeed |
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F4 |
20 |
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NC State leadership fosters diversity on campus |
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F5 |
21 |
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Quality of Instruction |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Faculty Contributions: |
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Set high expectations for you to learn |
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A1 |
1 |
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Respect the diverse talents and ways of learning |
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A2 |
2 |
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Encourage active learning |
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A3 |
3 |
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Encourage student-faculty interaction |
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A4 |
4 |
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Frequent and Prompt feedback |
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A5 |
5 |
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Encourage sufficient time and energy to coursework |
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A6 |
6 |
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Develop opportunities to learn cooperatively |
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A7 |
7 |
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Care about your academic success and welfare |
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A8 |
8 |
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General evaluation of instructors |
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A9 |
9 |
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Classes too large to learn effectively |
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C2 |
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Classes with difficulty understanding instructor's English |
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C3 |
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Quality of instruction in major |
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35_1 |
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Overall quality of instruction |
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H2 |
35_2 |
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Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development and Goals |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Note: First Year and Transfer: Rate 1) current level of development; and 2) importance. Sophomore and 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. Employer: Rate 1) importance to graduate's job; and 2) graduate's knowledge and skills. |
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General Education: |
fy99 |
tr99 |
soph00 |
gss00 |
alum98 |
emp98 |
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Acquiring a broad general education |
17_1 |
18_1 |
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14* |
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Writing skills |
17_2 |
18_2 |
D1 |
18_1 |
1a |
1a |
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Speaking skills |
17_3 |
18_3 |
D2 |
18_2 |
1b |
1b |
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Listening skills |
17_4 |
18_4 |
D3 |
18_3 |
1d |
1d |
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Comprehension skills |
17_5 |
18_5 |
D4 |
18_4 |
1c |
1c |
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Foreign language skills |
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6 |
6 |
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Communication skills overall |
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1 |
1 |
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Ability to apply mathematical skills |
17_6 |
18_6 |
D5 |
18_5 |
5 |
5 |
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Understanding how science and technology influence life |
17_7 |
18_7 |
D18 |
18_18 |
19* |
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Ability to apply scientific principles |
17_8 |
18_8 |
D6 |
18_6 |
4 |
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