NEW FRESHMEN STUDENT SURVEY

FALL 2003

 

• Analyzing 42 responses.

 

This survey is only being administered to new freshmen students at UMC. Please help us continue to improve our services and programs by responding to the following statements.

 

Thank you for your help in collecting the views and opinions of our students!

 

1. Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements about UMC.

 

Q.1-1  Students at UMC are friendly.

 

Question

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Strongly agree

12

29.3%

2. Agree

26

63.4%

3. Neutral

1

2.4%

4. Disagree

1

2.4%

5. Strongly disagree

0

0.0%

6. Don't know/Does not apply

1

2.4%

 

Q.1-2  UMC faculty and staff care about me as an individual

 

Question

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Strongly agree

8

19.5%

2. Agree

25

61.0%

3. Neutral

8

19.5%

4. Disagree

0

0.0%

5. Strongly disagree

0

0.0%

6. Don't know/Does not apply

0

0.0%

 

Q.1-3  There are a sufficient number of leisure and recreational activities available for students

 

Question

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Strongly agree

5

11.9%

2. Agree

22

52.4%

3. Neutral

6

14.3%

4. Disagree

5

11.9%

5. Strongly disagree

3

7.1%

6. Don't know/Does not apply

1

2.4%

 

Q.1-4  The cost of attending UMC is reasonable.

 

Question

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Strongly agree

3

7.1%

2. Agree

14

33.3%

3. Neutral

17

40.5%

4. Disagree

7

16.7%

5. Strongly disagree

1

2.4%

6. Don't know/Does not apply

0

0.0%

 


Q.1-5  UMC has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to participate in

 

Question

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Strongly agree

12

28.6%

2. Agree

24

57.1%

3. Neutral

4

9.5%

4. Disagree

1

2.4%

5. Strongly disagree

0

0.0%

6. Don't know/Does not apply

1

2.4%

 

Q.1-6  Admission materials and staff accurately portray UMC in recruiting students.

 

Question

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Strongly agree

4

9.5%

2. Agree

29

69.0%

3. Neutral

6

14.3%

4. Disagree

2

4.8%

5. Strongly disagree

0

0.0%

6. Don't know/Does not apply

1

2.4%

 

Q.1-7  Students from different racial and ethnic backgrounds get along well at UMC.

 

Question

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Strongly agree

9

21.4%

2. Agree

23

54.8%

3. Neutral

3

7.1%

4. Disagree

0

0.0%

5. Strongly disagree

0

0.0%

6. Don't know/Does not apply

7

16.7%

 

Q.1-8  I seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information.

 

Question

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Strongly agree

3

7.1%

2. Agree

32

76.2%

3. Neutral

5

11.9%

4. Disagree

2

4.8%

5. Strongly disagree

0

0.0%

6. Don't know/Does not apply

0

0.0%

 

Q.1-9  There are a sufficient number of college sponsored activities available for students on week-ends.

 

Question

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Strongly agree

1

2.4%

2. Agree

21

50.0%

3. Neutral

9

21.4%

4. Disagree

5

11.9%

5. Strongly disagree

2

4.8%

6. Don't know/Does not apply

4

9.5%

 


Q.1-10  I am satisfied  with my academic performance.

 

Question

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Strongly agree

5

11.9%

2. Agree

24

57.1%

3. Neutral

9

21.4%

4. Disagree

3

7.1%

5. Strongly disagree

1

2.4%

6. Don't know/Does not apply

0

0.0%

 

Q.1-11  I am satisfied with my social life at UMC.

 

Question

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Strongly agree

2

4.8%

2. Agree

28

66.7%

3. Neutral

8

19.0%

4. Disagree

3

7.1%

5. Strongly disagree

0

0.0%

6. Don't know/Does not apply

1

2.4%

 

Q.1-12  Considering everything, UMC has "lived-up" to my pre-enrollment expectations.

 

Question

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Strongly agree

2

4.8%

2. Agree

26

61.9%

3. Neutral

12

28.6%

4. Disagree

2

4.8%

5. Strongly disagree

0

0.0%

6. Don't know/Does not apply

0

0.0%

 

2. Please rate the following UMC programs and services.

 

Q.2-1  Living conditions in the residence halls  (adequate space, lighting, heat, telephones, furnishings, etc.)

 

Question

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Excellent

3

7.1%

2. Good

17

40.5%

3. Average

12

28.6%

4. Fair

5

11.9%

5. Poor

0

0.0%

6. Don't Know/Does not apply

5

11.9%

 

Q.2-2  The academic program I am pursuing.

 

Question

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Excellent

16

38.1%

2. Good

17

40.5%

3. Average

4

9.5%

4. Fair

0

0.0%

5. Poor

0

0.0%

6. Don't Know/Does not apply

5

11.9%

 


Q.2-3  The quality and variety of food and other items at the Eagle's Nest convenience store.

 

Question

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Excellent

5

11.9%

2. Good

26

61.9%

3. Average

8

19.0%

4. Fair

1

2.4%

5. Poor

1

2.4%

6. Don't Know/Does not apply

1

2.4%

 

Q.2-4  The quality of food, tastiness, and variety of food choices at Ma Brown's Dining Room.

 

Question

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Excellent

4

9.5%

2. Good

15

35.7%

3. Average

9

21.4%

4. Fair

5

11.9%

5. Poor

4

9.5%

6. Don't Know/Does not apply

5

11.9%

 

Q.2-5  The quality of service provided by tutors and/or academic assistants

 

Question

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Excellent

5

11.9%

2. Good

13

31.0%

3. Average

3

7.1%

4. Fair

0

0.0%

5. Poor

0

0.0%

6. Don't Know/Does not apply

21

50.0%

 

Q.2-6  New student orientation.

 

Question

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Excellent

2

4.8%

2. Good

19

45.2%

3. Average

12

28.6%

4. Fair

3

7.1%

5. Poor

1

2.4%

6. Don't Know/Does not apply

5

11.9%

 

Q.2-7  The quality of instruction I receive in my classes

 

Question

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Excellent

5

12.2%

2. Good

24

58.5%

3. Average

9

22.0%

4. Fair

2

4.9%

5. Poor

0

0.0%

6. Don't Know/Does not apply

1

2.4%

 


Q.2-8  The Crookston community.

 

Question

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Excellent

4

9.5%

2. Good

16

38.1%

3. Average

10

23.8%

4. Fair

5

11.9%

5. Poor

4

9.5%

6. Don't Know/Does not apply

3

7.1%

 

Q.2-9  The help UMC provided me in  my transition to college.

 

Question

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Excellent

4

9.5%

2. Good

25

59.5%

3. Average

10

23.8%

4. Fair

0

0.0%

5. Poor

1

2.4%

6. Don't Know/Does not apply

2

4.8%

 

Q.3  Approximately how many hours do you spend studying and completing assignments outside of class each week?

 

Choice

Count

Percentage Answered

1. 0 to 4 hours

3

7.1%

2. 5 to 9 hours

14

33.3%

3. 10 to 14 hours

12

28.6%

4. 15 to 29 hours

12

28.6%

5. 30 hours or more

1

2.4%

 

Q.4  Have you used an academic assistant or tutor at any time during the semester?

 

Choice

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Yes

6

14.3%

2. No

36

85.7%

 

Q.5  If you answered “yes”, how many times during the semester?

 

Choice

Count

Percentage Answered

1. None; I've not used an academic assistant or tutor

31

83.8%

2. 1-5

3

8.1%

3. 6-10

3

8.1%

4. 7-15

0

0.0%

5. 16 or more

0

0.0%

 

Q.6  What are your plans for Spring Semester beginning in January?

 

Choice

Count

Percentage Answered

1. Definitely return to UMC

34

82.9%

2. Probably return to UMC

4

9.8%

3. Will decide at end of semester

2

4.9%

4. Probably not return to UMC

1

2.4%

5. Definitely not return to UMC

0

0.0%

 


Q.7  If you do not plan to return to UMC for Spring Semester, what are your plans?

 

Choice

Count

Percentage Answered

1. I am returning to UMC spring semester

35

92.1%

2. I do not know what I plan to do

1

2.6%

3. I plan to work full-time