The new student survey was administered to new freshmen during the 6th week of their UMC fall quarter enrollment. The web delivered survey was e-mailed to 253 students and 165 responses were received for a response rate of 65.2%.
CAMPUS CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT
Students from different racial and ethnic backgrounds get along well at UMC.
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent
|
Collapsed Percent |
| A- Strongly agree |
47
|
28.5
|
|
| B- Agree |
97
|
58.8
|
87.3
|
| C- Neutral |
11
|
6.7
|
6.7
|
| D- Disagree |
1
|
0.6
|
0.6
|
| E- Strongly disagree |
0
|
0.0
|
|
| F- Don't know/Does not apply |
9
|
5.5
|
5.5
|
| Total |
165
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
Students at UMC are friendly.
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent | Collapsed Percent |
| A- Strongly agree |
55
|
35.5
|
|
| B- Agree |
87
|
56.1
|
91.6
|
| C- Neutral |
11
|
7.1
|
7.1
|
| D- Disagree |
2
|
1.3
|
1.3
|
| E- Strongly disagree |
0
|
0.0
|
|
| F- Don't know/Does not apply |
0
|
0.0
|
0.0
|
| Total |
155
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
College faculty and staff care about me as an individual.
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent | Collapsed Percent |
| A- Strongly agree |
36
|
22.8
|
|
| B- Agree |
78
|
49.4
|
72.2
|
| C- Neutral |
39
|
24.7
|
24.7
|
| D- Disagree |
5
|
3.2
|
3.2
|
| E- Strongly disagree |
0
|
0.0
|
|
| F- Don't know/Does not apply |
0
|
0.0
|
0.0
|
| Total |
158
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
There are a sufficient number of leisure and recreational activities available for students.
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent | Collapsed Percent |
| A- Strongly agree |
25
|
16.1
|
|
| B- Agree |
73
|
47.1
|
63.2
|
| C- Neutral |
34
|
21.9
|
21.9
|
| D- Disagree |
16
|
10.3
|
12.3
|
| E- Strongly disagree |
3
|
1.9
|
|
| F- Don't know/Does not apply |
4
|
2.6
|
2.6
|
| Total |
155
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
The cost of attending UMC is reasonable.
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent | Collapsed Percent |
| A- Strongly agree |
11
|
7.1
|
|
| B- Agree |
75
|
48.7
|
55.8
|
| C- Neutral |
40
|
26.0
|
26.0
|
| D- Disagree |
23
|
14.9
|
18.2
|
| E- Strongly disagree |
5
|
3.3
|
|
| F- Don't know/Does not apply |
0
|
0.0
|
0.0
|
| Total |
154
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
Many UMC students are more interested in partying and having fun than in studying.
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent | Collapsed Percent |
| A- Strongly agree |
15
|
9.9
|
|
| B- Agree |
31
|
20.5
|
30.5
|
| C- Neutral |
66
|
43.7
|
43.7
|
| D- Disagree |
31
|
20.5
|
22.5
|
| E- Strongly disagree |
3
|
2.0
|
|
| F- Don't know/Does not apply |
5
|
3.3
|
3.3
|
| Total |
151
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
UMC has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to participate in.
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent | Collapsed Percent |
| A- Strongly agree |
47
|
30.3
|
|
| B- Agree |
82
|
52.9
|
83.2
|
| C- Neutral |
15
|
9.7
|
9.7
|
| D- Disagree |
3
|
1.9
|
1.9
|
| E- Strongly disagree |
0
|
0.0
|
|
| F- Don't know/Does not apply |
8
|
5.2
|
5.2
|
| Total |
155
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
I seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information.
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent | Collapsed Percent |
| A- Strongly agree |
18
|
11.5
|
|
| B- Agree |
86
|
54.8
|
66.2
|
| C- Neutral |
35
|
22.3
|
22.3
|
| D- Disagree |
11
|
7.0
|
8.3
|
| E- Strongly disagree |
2
|
1.3
|
|
| F- Don't know/Does not apply |
5
|
3.2
|
3.2
|
| Total |
157
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent | Collapsed Percent |
| A- Strongly agree |
10
|
6.2
|
|
| B- Agree |
77
|
47.5
|
53.7
|
| C- Neutral |
35
|
21.6
|
21.6
|
| D- Disagree |
19
|
11.7
|
11.7
|
| E- Strongly disagree |
0
|
0.0
|
|
| F- Don't know/Does not apply |
21
|
13.0
|
13.0
|
| Total |
162
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
UMC has high-quality classroom and laboratory facilities.
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent | Collapsed Percent |
| A- Strongly agree |
46
|
28.9
|
|
| B- Agree |
88
|
55.4
|
84.3
|
| C- Neutral |
18
|
11.3
|
11.3
|
| D- Disagree |
4
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
| E- Strongly disagree |
0
|
0.0
|
|
| F- Don't know/Does not apply |
3
|
1.9
|
1.9
|
| Total |
159
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
OFFICES, PROGRAMS, SERVICES & ACTIVITIES
New student orientation helped me adjust to college.
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent | Collapsed Percent |
| A- Strongly agree |
22
|
14.1
|
|
| B- Agree |
49
|
31.4
|
45.5
|
| C- Neutral |
39
|
25.0
|
25.0
|
| D- Disagree |
29
|
18.6
|
24.4
|
| E- Strongly disagree |
9
|
5.8
|
|
| F- Don't know/Does not apply |
8
|
5.1
|
5.1
|
| Total |
156
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
Adequate financial aid is available for most students.
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent | Collapsed Percent |
| A- Strongly agree |
27
|
17.0
|
|
| B- Agree |
76
|
47.8
|
64.8
|
| C- Neutral |
28
|
17.6
|
17.6
|
| D- Disagree |
9
|
5.7
|
7.6
|
| E- Strongly disagree |
3
|
1.9
|
|
| F- Don't know/Does not apply |
16
|
10.1
|
10.1
|
| Total |
159
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
I am satisfied with the computer training I've received thus far at UMC.
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent | Collapsed Percent |
| A- Strongly agree |
24
|
10.9
|
|
| B- Agree |
68
|
59.6
|
59.4
|
| C- Neutral |
36
|
19.9
|
23.2
|
| D- Disagree |
19
|
9.6
|
16.8
|
| E- Strongly disagree |
7
|
0.0
|
|
| F- Don't know/Does not apply |
1
|
0.0
|
0.7
|
| Total |
155
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
Admission materials and staff accurately portray UMC in recruiting students.
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent | Collapsed Percent |
| A- Strongly agree |
26
|
16.7
|
|
| B- Agree |
82
|
52.6
|
69.2
|
| C- Neutral |
33
|
21.2
|
21.2
|
| D- Disagree |
4
|
2.6
|
2.6
|
| E- Strongly disagree |
0
|
0.0
|
|
| F- Don't know/Does not apply |
11
|
7.1
|
7.1
|
| Total |
156
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
ACADEMIC RELATED
There is a large number and variety of courses offered on campus.
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent | Collapsed Percent |
| A- Strongly agree |
20
|
13.1
|
|
| B- Agree |
84
|
54.9
|
68.0
|
| C- Neutral |
31
|
20.3
|
20.3
|
| D- Disagree |
13
|
8.5
|
10.5
|
| E- Strongly disagree |
3
|
2.0
|
|
| F- Don't know/Does not apply |
2
|
1.3
|
1.3
|
| Total |
153
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
UMC has a high-quality program in the academic area I am pursuing.
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent | Collapsed Percent |
| A- Strongly agree |
59
|
38.1
|
|
| B- Agree |
60
|
38.7
|
76.8
|
| C- Neutral |
15
|
9.7
|
9.7
|
| D- Disagree |
7
|
4.5
|
7.1
|
| E- Strongly disagree |
4
|
2.6
|
|
| F- Don't know/Does not apply |
10
|
6.5
|
6.5
|
| Total |
155
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
The quality of instruction I receive in my classes is excellent.
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent
|
Collapsed Percent |
| A- Strongly agree |
17
|
10.90
|
|
| B- Agree |
93
|
59.62
|
70.5
|
| C- Neutral |
31
|
19.87
|
19.9
|
| D- Disagree |
15
|
9.62
|
9.6
|
| E- Strongly disagree |
0
|
0.00
|
|
| F- Don't know/Does not apply |
0
|
0.00
|
0.0
|
| Total |
156
|
100.00
|
100.0
|
Approximately how many hours each week do you spend studying and completing assignments outside of class?
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent | Collapsed Percent |
| A- 0 to 4 hours |
17
|
10.8
|
|
| B- 5 to 9 hours |
64
|
40.8
|
51.6
|
| C- 10 to 14 hours |
50
|
31.9
|
31.9
|
| D- 15 to 29 hours |
23
|
14.7
|
16.6
|
| E- 30 hours or more |
3
|
1.9
|
|
| Total |
157
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
MEETING EXPECTATIONS
I am satisfied at this point with my academic performance.
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent | Collapsed Percent |
| A- Strongly agree |
12
|
15.5
|
|
| B- Agree |
66
|
43.9
|
50.0
|
| C- Neutral |
47
|
23.2
|
30.1
|
| D- Disagree |
22
|
12.3
|
18.6
|
| E- Strongly disagree |
7
|
4.5
|
|
| F- Don't know/Does not apply |
2
|
0.7
|
1.3
|
| Total |
156
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
I am satisfied with my "social" life at UMC.
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent | Collapsed Percent |
| A- Strongly agree |
25
|
7.7
|
|
| B- Agree |
85
|
42.3
|
70.1
|
| C- Neutral |
29
|
30.1
|
18.5
|
| D- Disagree |
10
|
14.1
|
8.9
|
| E- Strongly disagree |
4
|
4.5
|
|
| F- Don't know/Does not apply |
4
|
1.3
|
2.6
|
| Total |
157
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent | Collapsed Percent |
| A- Strongly agree |
13
|
15.9
|
|
| B- Agree |
92
|
54.1
|
66.9
|
| C- Neutral |
44
|
18.5
|
28.0
|
| D- Disagree |
5
|
6.4
|
4.5
|
| E- Strongly disagree |
2
|
2.6
|
|
| F- Don't know/Does not apply |
1
|
2.6
|
0.6
|
| Total |
157
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
Considering everything, UMC has "lived-up" to my pre-enrollment expectations.
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent | Collapsed Percent |
| A- Strongly agree |
18
|
11.6
|
|
| B- Agree |
87
|
56.1
|
67.7
|
| C- Neutral |
36
|
23.2
|
23.2
|
| D- Disagree |
10
|
6.5
|
7.7
|
| E- Strongly disagree |
2
|
1.3
|
|
| F- Don't know/Does not apply |
2
|
1.3
|
1.3
|
| Total |
155
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
All in all, if you had it to do over again, would you enroll at UMC?
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent | Collapsed Percent |
| A- Definitely not |
1
|
0.6
|
|
| B- Probably not |
12
|
7.6
|
8.3
|
| C- I don't know |
32
|
20.4
|
20.4
|
| D- Probably yes |
65
|
41.4
|
71.3
|
| E- Definitely yes |
47
|
29.9
|
|
| Total |
157
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
What are your plans for Winter Quarter beginning in December?
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent | Collapsed Percent |
| A- Definitely return to UMC |
114
|
72.2
|
|
| B- Probably return to UMC |
28
|
17.7
|
89.9
|
| C- Will decide at end of quarter |
12
|
7.6
|
7.6
|
| D- Probably not return to UMC |
3
|
1.9
|
2.5
|
| E- Definitely not return to UMC |
1
|
0.6
|
|
| Total |
158
|
100.0
|
100.0
|
BACKGROUND & DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
If you do not plan to return to UMC for Winter Quarter what are your plans?
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent
|
| A- I am returning to UMC winter quarter |
105
|
84.68
|
| B- I do not know what I plan to do |
8
|
6.45
|
| C- I plan to work full-time |
1
|
0.81
|
| D- I plan to transfer to another college (please specify...) |
8
|
6.45
|
| E- Other, please specify... |
2
|
1.61
|
| Total |
124
|
100.00
|
What is your gender?
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent
|
| A- Male |
76
|
49.03
|
| B- Female |
79
|
50.97
|
| Total |
155
|
100.00
|
What is your racial/ethnic background?
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent
|
| A- African-American |
0
|
0.00
|
| B- American Indian |
1
|
0.65
|
| C- Asian or Pacific Islander |
2
|
1.30
|
| D- Chicano or Mexican-American |
0
|
0.00
|
| E- Hispanic |
1
|
0.65
|
| F- White, non-Hispanic |
147
|
95.45
|
| G- Multi-ethnic background |
3
|
1.95
|
| Total |
154
|
100.00
|
Where do you reside while attending UMC?
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent
|
| A- On-campus residence hall or apartment |
129
|
83.23
|
| B- Own house |
3
|
1.94
|
| C- Home of parents or other relative |
8
|
5.16
|
| D- Rent room or apartment off-campus |
13
|
8.39
|
E- Other, please specify...
|
2
|
1.29
|
| Total |
155
|
100.00
|
It's OK for someone from UMC to contact me to provide additional information or respond to a concern I may have expressed.
| Choice Texts |
Count
|
Percent
|
| A- Yes |
100
|
66.67
|
| B- No |
50
|
33.33
|
| Total |
150
|
100.00
|