Graduating Student Experiences Comparison
This
report only includes responses to survey questions asked in both 1999 and 2001.
The full survey responses can be accessed at:
Graduating
Student Survey, Spring 1999, http://webhome.crk.umn.edu/~nelson/surveys/grd99tot.htm
and Graduating Student Experiences, Spring 2001, http://webhome.crk.umn.edu/~nelson/surveys/gradweb1.htm
.
|
YEAR |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Number of Respondents |
84 |
|
|
Percent |
58.7% |
PART ONE. YOUR OVERALL ASSESSMENT OF YOUR UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCES
1.
In general, how satisfied are you with your experiences at UMC?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Very
Dissatisfied |
3.9% |
1.2% |
|
Moderately
Dissatisfied |
1.9% |
2.4% |
|
Slightly
Dissatisfied |
0.0% |
0.0% |
|
Slightly
Satisfied |
7.8% |
11.9% |
|
Moderately
Satisfied |
41.7% |
34.5% |
|
Very
Satisfied |
44.7% |
50.0% |
2.
If you could start your undergraduate work over again, would you attend
UMC?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Definitely
Not |
1.0% |
0.0% |
|
Probably
Not |
4.9% |
4.8% |
|
Not
Sure |
16.5% |
26.2% |
|
Probably
Yes |
41.7% |
33.3% |
|
Definitely
Yes |
35.9% |
35.7% |
PART TWO. YOUR ASSESSMENT OF YOUR UNIVERSITY COURSEWORK AND INSTRUCTORS.
Looking back on your general education (not your major) classes at
UMC, how would you rate these classes on each of the following:
3.
The overall quality of the instruction?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Excellent |
5.9% |
4.8% |
|
Very
Good |
49.0% |
41.7% |
|
Good |
38.2% |
42.9% |
|
Fair |
6.9% |
9.5% |
|
Poor |
0.0% |
1.2% |
|
Very
Poor |
0.0% |
0.0% |
4.
The extent to which the courses appropriately challenged your
abilities?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Excellent |
6.8% |
3.6% |
|
Very
Good |
44.7% |
34.9% |
|
Good |
38.8% |
50.6% |
|
Fair |
8.7% |
8.4% |
|
Poor |
1.0% |
2.4% |
|
Very
Poor |
0.0% |
0.0% |
5.
The extent to which the courses prepared you for more advanced courses?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Excellent |
11.7% |
3.6% |
|
Very
Good |
36.9% |
24.1% |
|
Good |
38.8% |
51.8% |
|
Fair |
11.7% |
19.3% |
|
Poor |
0.0% |
1.2% |
|
Very
Poor |
1.0% |
0.0% |
6.
The size of the classes?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Excellent |
35.9% |
39.3% |
|
Very
Good |
35.0% |
42.9% |
|
Good |
24.3% |
14.3% |
|
Fair |
4.9% |
3.6% |
|
Poor |
0.0% |
0.0% |
|
Very
Poor |
0.0% |
0.0% |
7.
The amount of discussion and team projects (rather than lecture)?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Excellent |
11.7% |
13.2% |
|
Very
Good |
32.0% |
26.5% |
|
Good |
39.8% |
30.1% |
|
Fair |
14.6% |
25.3% |
|
Poor |
1.9% |
4.8% |
|
Very
Poor |
0.0% |
0.0% |
8.
The instructors' ability to communicate their knowledge to students?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Excellent |
9.7% |
8.4% |
|
Very
Good |
39.8% |
32.5% |
|
Good |
38.8% |
44.6% |
|
Fair |
10.7% |
13.2% |
|
Poor |
1.0% |
1.2% |
|
Very
Poor |
0.0% |
0.0% |
9.
The accessibility of instructors to meet with students outside of
class?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Excellent |
27.5% |
23.8% |
|
Very
Good |
33.3% |
25.0% |
|
Good |
28.4% |
32.1% |
|
Fair |
8.8% |
15.5% |
|
Poor |
2.0% |
3.6% |
|
Very
Poor |
0.0% |
0.0% |
10.
The feedback you were given on your performance?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Excellent |
10.7% |
6.0% |
|
Very
Good |
30.1% |
26.2% |
|
Good |
44.7% |
42.9% |
|
Fair |
14.6% |
21.4% |
|
Poor |
0.0% |
3.6% |
|
Very
Poor |
0.0% |
0.0% |
11.
The incorporation of the use of notebook computers and other
technologies into courses?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Excellent |
40.2% |
34.9% |
|
Very
Good |
31.4% |
36.1% |
|
Good |
25.5% |
21.7% |
|
Fair |
2.9% |
7.2% |
|
Poor |
0.0% |
0.0% |
|
Very
Poor |
0.0% |
0.0% |
Now consider your coursework
at UMC in your major
field. How
would you rate each of the following aspects of your coursework in your major?
12.
The overall quality of the instruction?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Excellent |
33.0% |
20.2% |
|
Very
Good |
39.8% |
36.9% |
|
Good |
21.4% |
29.8% |
|
Fair |
3.9% |
9.5% |
|
Poor |
1.9% |
2.4% |
|
Very
Poor |
0.0% |
1.2% |
13.
The extent to which the courses appropriately challenged your
abilities?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Excellent |
24.3% |
14.5% |
|
Very
Good |
52.4% |
36.1% |
|
Good |
18.4% |
38.6% |
|
Fair |
4.9% |
9.6% |
|
Poor |
0.0% |
1.2% |
|
Very
Poor |
0.0% |
0.0% |
14.
The extent to which major requirements formed a well-integrated
program?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Excellent |
25.5% |
16.9% |
|
Very
Good |
49.0% |
28.9% |
|
Good |
15.7% |
42.2% |
|
Fair |
5.9% |
9.6% |
|
Poor |
3.9% |
2.4% |
|
Very
Poor |
0.0% |
0.0% |
15.
The amount of discussion and
team projects (rather than lecture)?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Excellent |
28.2% |
20.2% |
|
Very
Good |
41.7% |
34.5% |
|
Good |
20.4% |
26.2% |
|
Fair |
5.8% |
15.5% |
|
Poor |
2.9% |
2.4% |
|
Very
Poor |
1.0% |
1.2% |
16.
The feedback you were given on your performance?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Excellent |
20.6% |
12.0% |
|
Very
Good |
47.1% |
32.5% |
|
Good |
22.5% |
39.8% |
|
Fair |
8.8% |
13.2% |
|
Poor |
1.0% |
2.4% |
|
Very
Poor |
0.0% |
0.0% |
17.
The accessibility of instructors to meet with students outside the
class?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Excellent |
46.6% |
33.7% |
|
Very
Good |
29.1% |
26.5% |
|
Good |
17.5% |
27.7% |
|
Fair |
4.9% |
7.2% |
|
Poor |
1.0% |
3.6% |
|
Very
Poor |
1.0% |
1.2% |
18.
The instructors' ability to communicate their knowledge to students?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Excellent |
33.0% |
16.7% |
|
Very
Good |
41.7% |
32.1% |
|
Good |
15.5% |
38.1% |
|
Fair |
7.8% |
10.7% |
|
Poor |
1.9% |
0.0% |
|
Very
Poor |
0.0% |
2.4% |
19.
The opportunity to learn about the research methods in your field?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Excellent |
31.1% |
14.6% |
|
Very
Good |
34.0% |
26.8% |
|
Good |
20.4% |
36.6% |
|
Fair |
12.6% |
17.1% |
|
Poor |
1.9% |
4.9% |
|
Very
Poor |
0.0% |
0.0% |
20.
The incorporation of the use of notebook computers and other
technologies into the courses?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Excellent |
42.2% |
36.1% |
|
Very
Good |
39.2% |
28.9% |
|
Good |
12.7% |
26.5% |
|
Fair |
3.9% |
6.0% |
|
Poor |
2.0% |
2.4% |
|
Very
Poor |
0.0% |
0.0% |
PART THREE. YOUR ASSESSMENT OF ADVISING AND INFORMATION SERVICES
How would you rate your
academic adviser?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Did
not use |
3.9% |
2.4 |
|
Very
Poor |
7.8% |
4.9% |
|
Poor |
4.9% |
6.1% |
|
Fair |
13.7% |
20.7% |
|
Good |
23.5% |
25.6% |
|
Very
Good |
20.6% |
22.0% |
|
Excellent |
25.5% |
18.3% |
To what extent were the each
of the following a problem for you?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Not
a problem |
69.9% |
55.6% |
|
A
minor problem |
23.3% |
39.5% |
|
A
serious problem |
5.8% |
4.9% |
|
A
very serious problem |
1.0% |
0.0% |
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Not
a problem |
70.6% |
70.7% |
|
A
minor problem |
23.5% |
25.6% |
|
A
serious problem |
2.0% |
2.4% |
|
A
very serious problem |
3.9% |
1.2% |
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Not
a problem |
47.6% |
40.0% |
|
A
minor problem |
39.8% |
41.2% |
|
A
serious problem |
9.7% |
17.5% |
|
A
very serious problem |
2.9% |
1.2% |
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Not
a problem |
85.4% |
83.8% |
|
A
minor problem |
12.6% |
15.0% |
|
A
serious problem |
0.0% |
1.2% |
|
A
very serious problem |
1.9% |
0.0% |
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Not
a problem |
80.6% |
83.5% |
|
A
minor problem |
18.4% |
13.9% |
|
A
serious problem |
1.0% |
2.5% |
|
A
very serious problem |
0.0% |
0.0% |
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Not
a problem |
78.6% |
65.8% |
|
A
minor problem |
18.4% |
31.7% |
|
A
serious problem |
2.9% |
2.4% |
|
A
very serious problem |
0.0% |
0.0% |
28.
Please rate the quality of the UMC Library?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Didn't
use the library |
8.7% |
3.7% |
|
Very
Poor |
1.9% |
2.4% |
|
Poor |
5.8% |
11.0% |
|
Fair |
19.4% |
28.0% |
|
Good |
40.8% |
43.9% |
|
Very
Good |
19.4% |
9.8% |
|
Excellent |
3.9% |
1.2% |
29.
Please rate the quality of UMC's Computer Center, HELP Desk, and other
computer facilities?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Didn't
use |
0.0% |
0.0% |
|
Very
Poor |
1.0% |
2.5% |
|
Poor |
1.9% |
1.2% |
|
Fair |
18.4% |
12.4% |
|
Good |
35.0% |
38.3% |
|
Very
Good |
32.0% |
28.4% |
|
Excellent |
11.7% |
17.3% |
The following are some
statements about your experiences on the Crookston campus. Please indicate how
much you agree or disagree with each.
30. Extracurricular activities at UMC were a valuable part of my experiences here.
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Strongly
Disagree |
7.8% |
8.6% |
|
Disagree |
7.8% |
12.4% |
|
Neutral |
32.4% |
38.3% |
|
Agree |
25.5% |
19.8% |
|
Strongly
Agree |
26.5% |
21.0% |
31. I found the campus to be a friendly place.
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Strongly
Disagree |
1.0% |
2.5% |
|
Disagree |
1.0% |
0.0% |
|
Neutral |
4.9% |
11.1% |
|
Agree |
54.9% |
55.6% |
|
Strongly
Agree |
38.2% |
30.9% |
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Strongly
Disagree |
2.9% |
0.0% |
|
Disagree |
1.0% |
3.7% |
|
Neutral |
11.8% |
17.1% |
|
Agree |
56.9% |
54.9% |
|
Strongly
Agree |
27.5% |
24.4% |
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Strongly
Disagree |
2.0% |
1.2% |
|
Disagree |
1.0% |
8.5% |
|
Neutral |
20.6% |
32.9% |
|
Agree |
47.1% |
47.6% |
|
Strongly
Agree |
29.4% |
9.8% |
34. The staff in University offices were generally friendly and helpful.
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Strongly
Disagree |
2.0% |
0.0% |
|
Disagree |
2.0% |
11.0% |
|
Neutral |
14.7% |
14.6% |
|
Agree |
56.9% |
59.8% |
|
Strongly
Agree |
24.5% |
14.6% |
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Strongly
Disagree |
1.0% |
0.0% |
|
Disagree |
1.0% |
3.7% |
|
Neutral |
6.9% |
16.0% |
|
Agree |
72.5% |
63.0% |
|
Strongly
Agree |
18.6% |
17.3% |
36.
I found adequate places to study on campus.
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Strongly
Disagree |
1.0% |
1.2% |
|
Disagree |
10.8% |
15.0% |
|
Neutral |
12.7% |
26.2% |
|
Agree |
55.9% |
42.5% |
|
Strongly
Agree |
19.6% |
15.0% |
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Strongly
Disagree |
1.0% |
1.2% |
|
Disagree |
0.0% |
1.2% |
|
Neutral |
8.8% |
19.5% |
|
Agree |
52.9% |
47.6% |
|
Strongly
Agree |
37.3% |
30.5% |
Indicate to what extent you
agree or disagree with each of the following statements
38. It was important to me to have computer access at any time, day or night.
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Strongly
Disagree |
3.9% |
1.2% |
|
Disagree |
2.9% |
0.0% |
|
Neutral |
2.9% |
3.7% |
|
Agree |
20.6% |
17.1% |
|
Strongly
Agree |
69.6% |
78.0% |
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Strongly
Disagree |
3.9% |
1.2% |
|
Disagree |
0.0% |
1.2% |
|
Neutral |
3.9% |
4.9% |
|
Agree |
22.5% |
19.5% |
|
Strongly
Agree |
69.6% |
73.2% |
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Strongly
Disagree |
4.9% |
2.4% |
|
Disagree |
2.9% |
0.0% |
|
Neutral |
8.8% |
7.3% |
|
Agree |
28.4% |
30.5% |
|
Strongly
Agree |
54.9% |
59.8% |
41. What is your racial/ethnic background?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
International
student |
2.9% |
0.0% |
|
African
American |
0.0% |
0.0% |
|
American
Indian |
1.9% |
2.4% |
|
Asian
or Pacific Islander |
1.0% |
1.2% |
|
Chicano
or Mexican American |
0.0% |
0.0% |
|
Hispanic |
1.0% |
0.0% |
|
White,
non-Hispanic |
92.2% |
96.3% |
|
Multi-ethnic
background |
1.0% |
0.0% |
42. What is your gender?
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Female |
47.1% |
50.0% |
|
Male |
52.9% |
50.0% |
43.
As a graduate of UMC I would like to stay in contact with the
University through the UMC Alumni Association.
|
Choice |
2001 |
1999 |
|
Yes |
92.2% |
84.0% |
|
No |
7.8% |
16.0% |
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