NEW STUDENT ENTERING SURVEY

FALL 2000

 

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?

 

2.       What was/is your approximate overall high school grade average?

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

 

4.       Do you think you have a disability?

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...

  • Asthma
  • Auditory processing disorder
  • BIPOLAR
  • Deppression/anxity
  • diabetic
  • Dyslexia
  • ld
  • sld

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

 

6.       For what purpose did you enter UMC (select only one)?

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...

  • boyfriend
  • Football scholarship
  • Hockey
  • location
  • play football - 2
  • To obtain a BS and pre rec's toward Med school possibly

9

2.66

Total

338

100.00

 

7.       What were your reasons for choosing to attend UMC?

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...

  • AFROTC AT UND
  • Amount of transfer credits accepted.
  • Aviation program
  • Best equine program
  • close to home
  • collegiate ffa
  • Disability
  • Equine
  • equine facility
  • Equine major
  • hockey
  • I like the football coaches
  • intercolligate horse show assoc.
  • many of the above
  • Music stuff

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...

  • boyfriend
  • Equine - 2
  • equine facility - 2
  • had my major and abuility for me to go further (veterinarian)
  • Transfer credits accepted.

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.

 

9.       I would like help deciding on my education and career plans

Choice Texts

Count

Percent

A- Yes

233

67.93

B- No

110

32.07

Total

343

100.00

 


10.    I would like help expressing my ideas in writing

Choice Texts

Count

Percent

A- Yes

114

33.33

B- No

228

66.67

Total

342

100.00

 

11.    I would like help improving my reading speed and comprehension

Choice Texts

Count

Percent

A- Yes

128

37.76

B- No

211

62.24

Total

339

100.00

 

12.    I would like help improving my study skills

Choice Texts

Count

Percent

A- Yes

186

54.71

B- No

154

45.29

Total

340

100.00

 

13.    I would like help improving my mathematical skills

Choice Texts

Count

Percent

A- Yes

200

58.48

B- No

142

41.52

Total

342

100.00

 

14.    I would like help with personal concerns

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.