NEW STUDENT ENTERING SURVEY
DIRECTIONS.
The following questions provide information helpful to UMC in providing
programs and services to better serve students. Please answer each question to
the best of your ability.
1.
What is your name?
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- to A (3.50-4.00) |
60 |
17.54 |
|
B to A-
(3.00-3.49) |
102 |
29.82 |
|
B- to B
(2.50-2.99) |
82 |
23.98 |
|
C to
B- (2.00-2.49) |
73 |
21.35 |
|
C- to C
(1.50-1.99) |
18 |
5.26 |
|
D to C-
(1.00-1.49) |
4 |
1.17 |
|
Below D (0.00-0.99) |
3 |
0.88 |
|
Total |
342 |
100.00 |
3.
How
many miles from UMC is your permanent residence (i.e., parents or own home)?
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- less than 10 miles |
33 |
9.59 |
|
B- 10 - 25 miles |
31 |
9.01 |
|
C- 26 - 50 miles |
36 |
10.47 |
|
D- 51 - 100 miles |
54 |
15.70 |
|
E- 101 - 250 miles |
79 |
22.97 |
|
F- 251 - 500 miles |
88 |
25.58 |
|
G- over 500 miles |
23 |
6.69 |
|
Total |
344 |
100.00 |
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- No |
307 |
90.56 |
|
B- Yes, impaired mobility |
2 |
0.59 |
|
C- Yes, impaired hearing |
2 |
0.59 |
|
D- Yes, impaired vision not corrected with glasses
or contacts |
0 |
0.00 |
|
E- Yes, learning disability |
19 |
5.60 |
|
F- Yes, epilepsy |
0 |
0.00 |
|
G- Yes, other, please specify...
|
8 |
2.36 |
|
H- Yes, prefer not to respond |
1 |
0.29 |
|
Total |
339 |
100.00 |
5.
What
is the highest degree you ultimately plan to earn, either at UMC or some other
college?
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Don't plan to earn a degree |
3 |
0.88 |
|
B- Associate (two-year degree) |
19 |
5.57 |
|
C- Bachelors (four-year degree) |
270 |
79.18 |
|
D- Masters (beyond four-year degree) |
32 |
9.38 |
|
E- Professional or Doctoral degree (e.g.
Ph.D., law, medicine, etc.) |
17 |
4.99 |
|
Total |
341 |
100.00 |
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- No definite purpose in mind |
23 |
6.80 |
|
B- To take a few courses for self-improvement |
0 |
0.00 |
|
C- To take courses necessary for transferring to
another college |
17 |
5.03 |
|
D- To obtain an Associate Degree (two-year degree)
and transfer to another college |
5 |
1.48 |
|
E- To obtain an Associate Degree (two-year degree)
and obtain employment after graduation |
21 |
6.21 |
|
F- To obtain a Baccalaureate Degree (four-year
degree) and transfer to another college to take graduate work (e.g., Masters,
Doctorate, Law, Medicine) |
48 |
14.20 |
|
G- To obtain a Baccalaureate Degree (four-year
degree) and obtain employment after graduation |
215 |
63.61 |
|
H- Other, please specify...
|
9 |
2.66 |
|
Total |
338 |
100.00 |
|
Choice
Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A-
Cost |
92 |
6.78 |
|
B-
Admission standards |
42 |
3.10 |
|
C-
Size |
204 |
15.04 |
|
D-
Social atmosphere |
102 |
7.52 |
|
E-
Location |
166 |
12.24 |
|
F-
Type of academic programs available |
191 |
14.09 |
|
G-
Academic reputation |
90 |
6.64 |
|
H-
Availability of scholarship or financial aid |
87 |
6.42 |
|
I-
Advice of parents or relatives |
51 |
3.76 |
|
J-
Advice of high school personnel |
29 |
2.14 |
|
K-
To be with friends |
30 |
2.21 |
|
L-
Availability of on-campus housing |
28 |
2.06 |
|
M-
Availability of on-campus childcare |
5 |
0.37 |
|
N-
Use of notebook computers and related technology |
149 |
10.99 |
|
O-
To participate as a member of an athletic team |
72 |
5.31 |
|
P-
Other, please specify...
|
18 |
1.33 |
|
Total |
1356 |
100.00 |
Average
# choices chosen per response 3.94
8.
Of
these reasons which one was the single most important consideration in choosing
to attend UMC?
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Cost |
13 |
3.83 |
|
B- Admission standards |
8 |
2.36 |
|
C- Size |
49 |
14.45 |
|
D- Social atmosphere |
8 |
2.36 |
|
E- Location |
43 |
12.68 |
|
F- Type of academic programs available |
110 |
32.45 |
|
G- Academic reputation |
17 |
5.01 |
|
H- Availability of scholarship or financial aid |
10 |
2.95 |
|
I- Advice of parents or relatives |
4 |
1.18 |
|
J- Advice of high school personnel |
1 |
0.29 |
|
K- To be with friends |
5 |
1.47 |
|
L- Availability of on-campus housing |
0 |
0.00 |
|
M- Availability of on-campus childcare |
0 |
0.00 |
|
N- Availability of baccalaureate (four-year)
degrees |
12 |
3.54 |
|
O- Use of notebook computers and related
technology |
18 |
5.31 |
|
P- To participate as a member of an athletic team |
33 |
9.73 |
|
Q- Other, please specify...
|
8 |
2.36 |
|
Total |
339 |
100.00 |
UMC
provides many services and programs to assist students with a variety of
issues. Please indicate whether or not you would like assistance with any of
the following items while you attend UMC.
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Yes |
233 |
67.93 |
|
B- No |
110 |
32.07 |
|
Total |
343 |
100.00 |
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Yes |
114 |
33.33 |
|
B- No |
228 |
66.67 |
|
Total |
342 |
100.00 |
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Yes |
128 |
37.76 |
|
B- No |
211 |
62.24 |
|
Total |
339 |
100.00 |
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Yes |
186 |
54.71 |
|
B- No |
154 |
45.29 |
|
Total |
340 |
100.00 |
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Yes |
200 |
58.48 |
|
B- No |
142 |
41.52 |
|
Total |
342 |
100.00 |
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Yes |
46 |
13.61 |
|
B- No |
292 |
86.39 |
|
Total |
338 |
100.00 |
15.
I
would like to meet with another college student (such as a peer mentor or
student ambassador) and discuss questions that I may have.
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Yes |
87 |
25.74 |
|
B- No |
251 |
74.26 |
|
Total |
338 |
100.00 |
16.
I
would like to know how to arrange for tutors for some of my classes.
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Yes |
195 |
57.18 |
|
B- No |
146 |
42.82 |
|
Total |
341 |
100.00 |
INDICATE
TO WHAT EXTENT YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS:
17.
I
have decided what to do with my life.
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Strongly agree |
74 |
21.51 |
|
B- Agree |
152 |
44.19 |
|
C- Neutral |
103 |
29.94 |
|
D- Disagree |
11 |
3.20 |
|
E- Strongly disagree |
4 |
1.16 |
|
Total |
344 |
100.00 |
18.
I
can identify career areas that fit my skills, abilities, and interests.
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Strongly agree |
81 |
23.55 |
|
B- Agree |
201 |
58.43 |
|
C- Neutral |
57 |
16.57 |
|
D- Disagree |
3 |
0.87 |
|
E- Strongly disagree |
2 |
0.58 |
|
Total |
344 |
100.00 |
19.
I
know what the educational or training requirements are for the jobs I'm
interested in.
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Strongly agree |
50 |
14.58 |
|
B- Agree |
181 |
52.77 |
|
C- Neutral |
88 |
25.66 |
|
D- Disagree |
21 |
6.12 |
|
E- Strongly disagree |
3 |
0.87 |
|
Total |
343 |
100.00 |
20.
I
possess effective job seeking skills (interviewing, resume writing, etc.).
|
Choice
Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A-
Strongly agree |
34 |
9.97 |
|
B-
Agree |
142 |
41.64 |
|
C-
Neutral |
142 |
41.64 |
|
D-
Disagree |
23 |
6.74 |
|
E-
Strongly disagree |
0 |
0.00 |
|
Total |
341 |
100.00 |
21.
I
have developed my personal values and a philosophy of life.
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Strongly agree |
74 |
21.70 |
|
B- Agree |
194 |
56.89 |
|
C- Neutral |
61 |
17.89 |
|
D- Disagree |
12 |
3.52 |
|
E- Strongly disagree |
0 |
0.00 |
|
Total |
341 |
100.00 |
22.
I
know how to handle stress and anxiety in my life.
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Strongly agree |
68 |
19.88 |
|
B- Agree |
205 |
59.94 |
|
C- Neutral |
62 |
18.13 |
|
D- Disagree |
6 |
1.75 |
|
E- Strongly disagree |
1 |
0.29 |
|
Total |
342 |
100.00 |
23.
I
can make decisions effectively.
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Strongly agree |
79 |
23.37 |
|
B- Agree |
221 |
65.38 |
|
C- Neutral |
36 |
10.65 |
|
D- Disagree |
1 |
0.30 |
|
E- Strongly disagree |
1 |
0.30 |
|
Total |
338 |
100.00 |
24.
I
can solve personal problems effectively.
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Strongly agree |
82 |
24.26 |
|
B- Agree |
225 |
66.57 |
|
C- Neutral |
26 |
7.69 |
|
D- Disagree |
4 |
1.18 |
|
E- Strongly disagree |
1 |
0.30 |
|
Total |
338 |
100.00 |
25.
I
can manage time effectively.
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Strongly agree |
49 |
14.37 |
|
B- Agree |
181 |
53.08 |
|
C- Neutral |
85 |
24.93 |
|
D- Disagree |
23 |
6.74 |
|
E- Strongly disagree |
3 |
0.88 |
|
Total |
341 |
100.00 |
26.
I
stay physically fit and maintain good health habits.
|
Choice
Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A-
Strongly agree |
49 |
14.37 |
|
B-
Agree |
181 |
53.08 |
|
C-
Neutral |
85 |
24.93 |
|
D-
Disagree |
23 |
6.74 |
|
E-
Strongly disagree |
3 |
0.88 |
|
Total |
341 |
100.00 |
27.
I
possess good leadership skills.
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Strongly agree |
74 |
21.76 |
|
B- Agree |
168 |
49.41 |
|
C- Neutral |
84 |
24.71 |
|
D- Disagree |
13 |
3.82 |
|
E- Strongly disagree |
1 |
0.29 |
|
Total |
340 |
100.00 |
28.
I
know how to get along with people with whom I live/work.
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Strongly agree |
121 |
35.59 |
|
B- Agree |
208 |
61.18 |
|
C- Neutral |
11 |
3.24 |
|
D- Disagree |
0 |
0.00 |
|
E- Strongly disagree |
0 |
0.00 |
|
Total |
340 |
100.00 |
29.
I
make friends easily.
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Strongly agree |
98 |
28.99 |
|
B- Agree |
178 |
52.66 |
|
C- Neutral |
56 |
16.57 |
|
D- Disagree |
4 |
1.18 |
|
E- Strongly disagree |
2 |
0.59 |
|
Total |
338 |
100.00 |
30.
I
know how to live and work with others who have different values and goals than
mine
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Strongly agree |
91 |
26.92 |
|
B- Agree |
210 |
62.13 |
|
C- Neutral |
36 |
10.65 |
|
D- Disagree |
1 |
0.30 |
|
E- Strongly disagree |
0 |
0.00 |
|
Total |
338 |
100.00 |
31.
I
understand and appreciate different philosophies, cultures and ways of life.
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Strongly agree |
102 |
30.18 |
|
B- Agree |
195 |
57.69 |
|
C- Neutral |
39 |
11.54 |
|
D- Disagree |
1 |
0.30 |
|
E- Strongly disagree |
1 |
0.30 |
|
Total |
338 |
100.00 |
32.
I
work effectively with others as a member of a team.
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Strongly agree |
118 |
34.81 |
|
B- Agree |
202 |
59.59 |
|
C- Neutral |
16 |
4.72 |
|
D- Disagree |
3 |
0.88 |
|
E- Strongly disagree |
0 |
0.00 |
|
Total |
339 |
100.00 |
33.
I
have participated in service learning or volunteer activities in my high
school, community, or at another educational institution.
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Strongly agree |
96 |
28.24 |
|
B- Agree |
143 |
42.06 |
|
C- Neutral |
74 |
21.76 |
|
D- Disagree |
24 |
7.06 |
|
E- Strongly disagree |
3 |
0.88 |
|
Total |
340 |
100.00 |
34.
I feel confident that I can deal effectively with any conflict that may
arise with my college roommate.
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Strongly agree |
84 |
24.93 |
|
B- Agree |
196 |
58.16 |
|
C- Neutral |
55 |
16.32 |
|
D- Disagree |
2 |
0.59 |
|
E- Strongly disagree |
0 |
0.00 |
|
Total |
337 |
100.00 |
35.
What is the highest level of education completed by your father or
mother?
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- Grade school or less |
1 |
0.29 |
|
B- Some high school |
5 |
1.47 |
|
C- High school diploma or equivalent |
75 |
21.99 |
|
D- Business or trade school (certificate or
diploma) |
30 |
8.80 |
|
E- Some college |
67 |
19.65 |
|
F- Associate degree (two-year) |
43 |
12.61 |
|
G- Bachelor's degree (four-year) |
73 |
21.41 |
|
H- Some graduate or professional school |
7 |
2.05 |
|
I- Completed graduate or professional school
(Masters, Ph.D., JD, LLD, etc.) |
29 |
8.50 |
|
J- Don't know |
11 |
3.23 |
|
Total |
341 |
100.00 |
36.
Of
all the colleges I considered attending UMC was my:
|
Choice Texts |
Count |
Percent |
|
A- First choice |
229 |
67.55 |
|
B- Second choice |
88 |
25.96 |
|
C- Third choice |
16 |
4.72 |
|
D- Fourth or lower choice |
6 |
1.77 |
|
Total |
339 |
100.00 |
37. What one other college did you most seriously consider attending before choosing UMC?
|
UND |
39 |
|
NDSU |
29 |
|
Bemidji State |
12 |
|
UM Twin Cities |
12 |
|
St. Cloud Technological College |
11 |
|
UM Duluth |
10 |
|
UW River Falls |
9 |
|
Mayville State |
7 |
|
SDSU |
7 |
|
Moorhead State |
6 |
|
St. Cloud State |
6 |
|
UW Stout |
5 |
|
Alexandria Tech |
4 |
|
Concordia, Moorhead |
4 |
|
North Dakota State College Of Science |
4 |
|
Northland Community and Technical College |
4 |
|
Vermillion Community College |
4 |
|
Winona State |
4 |
|
Colorado State |
3 |
|
Iowa State |
3 |
|
NWTC EGF |
3 |
|
Rainy River Community College |
3 |
|
Bethel |
2 |
|
Bismarck State College |
2 |
|
Detroit Lake tech. college |
2 |
|
Fergus Falls Community College |
2 |
|
Lake Superior |
2 |
|
Mankato |
2 |
|
MSU Bottineau |
2 |
|
Northern State University |
2 |
|
Rocky Mountain Collage |
2 |
|
St. Thomas |
2 |
|
UM Morris |
2 |
|
University of Illinois |
2 |
|
UW Stevens Point |
2 |
|
UW Superior |
2 |
|
Alabama A & M |
1 |
|
Anoka Ramsey |
1 |
|
Art Institutes International Minnesota |
1 |
|
Augsburg |
1 |
|
Augustana |
1 |
|
Boise State University |
1 |
|
California State University |
1 |
|
Central Lakes College |
1 |
|
College of Saint Mary |
1 |
|
Colorado, Boulder |
1 |
|
Dakota State University |
1 |
|
dickinson state university |
1 |
|
Doart, Iowa |
1 |
|
Ferris state |
1 |
|
findlay |
1 |
|
Florida state |
1 |
|
Gustavus |
1 |
|
HIBBING CC |
1 |
|
Idaho |
1 |
|
Itasca Community College |
1 |
|
Josefs School of Hair Design |
1 |
|
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY |
1 |
|
Merdith manor in west virgina |
1 |
|
Mesabi community college |
1 |
|
michigan |
1 |
|
Minneapolis college of Art and Design |
1 |
|
Minnesota State University |
1 |
|
Minnesota West Canby |
1 |
|
Minot State University |
1 |
|
MSU |
1 |
|
NAU |
1 |
|
Niagara University |
1 |
|
North Carolina |
1 |
|
NORTH WEST TECH |
1 |
|
Northern Michigan University |
1 |
|
Northwest Missouri State University |
1 |
|
Northwest technical college |
1 |
|
Oregon State University |
1 |
|
Pacific Lutheran University |
1 |
|
Portland Tech |
1 |
|
Princeton |
1 |
|
Ridgewater |
1 |
|
San Jose State |
1 |
|
Sheldon Jackson |
1 |
|
Southern Illinois University |
1 |
|
Southwest State |
1 |
|
St. Benidict |
1 |
|
University of Arizona |
1 |
|
University of Hawaii |
1 |
|
University of Maine Fort Kent |
1 |
|
University of Mary |
1 |
|
UW Eau Claire |
1 |
|
UW La Crosse |
1 |
|
UW Madison |
1 |
|
William Woods University |
1 |
38.
Please
add any comments or suggestions you may have:
·
Cool....
·
everyone is very friendly and respectfull.
·
Friendly Staff,LONG SURVEY
·
How can I double major and still have a schedule close to
this one?
·
I am interested in Computer Animation, and some Graphic
Design.
·
I am looking forward to UMC!
·
I am very impressed with how social the staff is. Keep up the good work.
·
I appreciate how helpful everyone was when you need
something! Thank you!
·
I have none right now.
·
I really like the campus.
·
I really like the people at UMC
·
I thought this survey was long and most of the questions
seemed irrelvant.
·
Im looking forward to attending Crookston this fall.
·
It'm really excited to be here. I can't wait to start my program and meet new people.
·
Starting first year at UMC for disability reasons.
·
Thanks
·
That I'am a LD student.
·
They have been very helpful.
·
This school is awesome
·
Tosha is an awesome SOS.
·
Your representative that visited our school (Edmore) was
very kind and convinced me to attend your school.