Survey Results

Page: Graduating Survey - Fall 2006 - Student Demographics

1. Select category that describes your gender
	answered question		46
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Female		58.7%	27
Male		41.3%	19

2. Select category that describes your ethnicity
	answered question		46
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Black/Non Hispanic		56.5%	26
White/Non-Hispanic		39.1%	18
Asian/Pacific Islander		2.2%	1
Native American (American Indian, Alaskan, Hawaiian)		0.0%	0
Hispanic		0.0%	0
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]		2.2%	1

3. Select category that describes your current age
	answered question		45
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
16 years old and younger		0.0%	0
17-20 years old		0.0%	0
21-24 years old		55.6%	25
25 years old and older		44.4%	20

4. Select category that describes your residence classification at the time you enrolled at KSU
	answered question		46
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
In-state student		58.7%	27
Out-of-state student		39.1%	18
International student		2.2%	1

5. Where do you live currently?
	answered question		46
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
City: [ShowReplies]		97.8%	45
County: [ShowReplies]		93.5%	43
State: [ShowReplies]		100.0%	46

6. Where will you live after graduation?
	answered question		43
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
City: [ShowReplies]		100.0%	43
County: [ShowReplies]		95.3%	41
State: [ShowReplies]		100.0%	43

7. What was your student classification when you first enrolled at KSU?
	answered question		46
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Freshman		56.5%	26
Transfer Student		21.7%	10
Graduate Student		21.7%	10

8. What was your major(s) at the KSU?
	answered question		46
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
First major: [ShowReplies]		100.0%	46
Second major: [ShowReplies]		23.9%	11

9. What was your overall GPA?
	answered question		46
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
3.51-4.00		45.7%	21
3.01-3.50		23.9%	11
2.51-3.00		19.6%	9
2.00-2.50		10.9%	5

10. Did either of your parents attend KSU?
	answered question		45
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		6.7%	3
No		93.3%	42
I don't know		0.0%	0

11. What degree(s) did you earn from KSU this year?
	answered question		46
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Associate		8.7%	4
Baccalaureate		73.9%	34
Master		23.9%	11

Page: Graduating Survey - Fall 2006 - Academics

12. Indicate how effective your education at KSU has been in enabling you to do the following
	answered question					47
	skipped question					0
	Very Effective	Effective	Ineffective	Very Ineffective	N/A	Rating Count
Analyze written arguments	48.9% (23)	44.7% (21)	0.0% (0)	2.1% (1)	4.3% (2)	47
Appreciate other cultures	54.3% (25)	37.0% (17)	6.5% (3)	0.0% (0)	2.2% (1)	46
Appreciate diversity	56.5% (26)	34.8% (16)	6.5% (3)	0.0% (0)	2.2% (1)	46
Communicate effectively	55.3% (26)	42.6% (20)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	2.1% (1)	47
Broaden your intellectual interests	60.9% (28)	37.0% (17)	2.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	46
Develop your leadership skills	42.6% (20)	53.2% (25)	4.3% (2)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	47
Improve your ability to make decisions	56.5% (26)	41.3% (19)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	2.2% (1)	46
Increase your self confidence	58.7% (27)	39.1% (18)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	2.2% (1)	46
Reason mathematically	26.1% (12)	65.2% (30)	6.5% (3)	0.0% (0)	2.2% (1)	46
Respect different points of view	63.0% (29)	34.8% (16)	2.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	46
Set personal priorities	60.9% (28)	37.0% (17)	2.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	46
Speak to groups	46.8% (22)	48.9% (23)	2.1% (1)	2.1% (1)	0.0% (0)	47
Think independently	63.0% (29)	37.0% (17)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	46
Understand scientific ideas	39.1% (18)	50.0% (23)	8.7% (4)	0.0% (0)	2.2% (1)	46
Utilize information technology	50.0% (23)	45.7% (21)	2.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	2.2% (1)	46
Write clearly	43.5% (20)	47.8% (22)	4.3% (2)	2.2% (1)	2.2% (1)	46

13. Indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of your education at KSU
	answered question					46
	skipped question					1
	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied	N/A	Rating Count
Quality of courses in your Liberal Studies requirements	37.0% (17)	47.8% (22)	2.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	13.0% (6)	46
Quality of courses required by your major	54.3% (25)	37.0% (17)	8.7% (4)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	46
Availability of courses in your Liberal Studies requirements	32.6% (15)	50.0% (23)	4.3% (2)	2.2% (1)	10.9% (5)	46
Availability of courses required by your major	45.7% (21)	47.8% (22)	6.5% (3)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	46
Availability of elective courses	40.0% (18)	53.3% (24)	6.7% (3)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	45
Quality of career advising by faculty/advisor	41.3% (19)	37.0% (17)	10.9% (5)	4.3% (2)	6.5% (3)	46
Quality of career advising by the career services office	26.1% (12)	28.3% (13)	19.6% (9)	6.5% (3)	19.6% (9)	46
Quality of preparation for employment	34.8% (16)	43.5% (20)	10.9% (5)	2.2% (1)	8.7% (4)	46
Quality of preparation for graduate or professional school	32.6% (15)	41.3% (19)	15.2% (7)	0.0% (0)	10.9% (5)	46
Quality of instruction by faculty in your Liberal Studies requirement courses	30.4% (14)	54.3% (25)	2.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	13.0% (6)	46
Quality of instruction by faculty in your major	55.6% (25)	42.2% (19)	2.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	45
Quality of instruction by KSU tutors	30.4% (14)	30.4% (14)	2.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	37.0% (17)	46

14. How long has it taken you to earn your degree?
	answered question		46
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
2 years or less		17.4%	8
3-4 years		39.1%	18
5-6 years		37.0%	17
More than 6 years		6.5%	3

15. The period to complete your degree was....
	answered question		46
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
As long as I expected		58.7%	27
A little longer than I expected		30.4%	14
Much longer than I expected		10.9%	5

16. If you could change two things about KSU, what would they be?
	answered question		37
	skipped question		10
		Response Percent	Response Count
1. [ShowReplies]		100.0%	37
2. [ShowReplies]		91.9%	34

17. Identify two things about KSU that makes it unique compared to other colleges and universities
	answered question		36
	skipped question		11
		Response Percent	Response Count
1. [ShowReplies]		100.0%	36
2. [ShowReplies]		91.7%	33

18. What is the highest degree you plan to achieve?
	answered question		46
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Associate degree		2.2%	1
Bachelor degree		21.7%	10
Master degree		39.1%	18
Doctoral degree		28.3%	13
First professional degree (e.g., medical doctor, lawyer)		6.5%	3
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]		2.2%	1

19. Indicate your level of satisfaction with the following programs and services at KSU
	answered question					46
	skipped question					1
	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied	N/A	Rating Count
Advising	41.3% (19)	39.1% (18)	8.7% (4)	4.3% (2)	6.5% (3)	46
Athletic programs	13.0% (6)	41.3% (19)	8.7% (4)	0.0% (0)	37.0% (17)	46
Athletic facilities	13.0% (6)	39.1% (18)	6.5% (3)	4.3% (2)	37.0% (17)	46
Bookstore hours	15.2% (7)	65.2% (30)	13.0% (6)	2.2% (1)	4.3% (2)	46
Career counseling services	21.7% (10)	37.0% (17)	13.0% (6)	8.7% (4)	19.6% (9)	46
Classroom facilities	15.2% (7)	56.5% (26)	21.7% (10)	6.5% (3)	0.0% (0)	46
Computer Center's services	19.6% (9)	56.5% (26)	15.2% (7)	2.2% (1)	6.5% (3)	46
Computer labs	21.7% (10)	54.3% (25)	15.2% (7)	4.3% (2)	4.3% (2)	46
Computer lab hours	17.4% (8)	45.7% (21)	21.7% (10)	2.2% (1)	13.0% (6)	46
Counseling services	17.4% (8)	54.3% (25)	8.7% (4)	0.0% (0)	19.6% (9)	46
Financial aid availability	20.0% (9)	44.4% (20)	17.8% (8)	6.7% (3)	11.1% (5)	45
Financial aid services	15.2% (7)	47.8% (22)	13.0% (6)	13.0% (6)	10.9% (5)	46
Food services	15.2% (7)	34.8% (16)	10.9% (5)	13.0% (6)	26.1% (12)	46
Library holdings (books, journals, magazine, etc.)	15.6% (7)	55.6% (25)	4.4% (2)	4.4% (2)	20.0% (9)	45
Library hours	17.4% (8)	52.2% (24)	10.9% (5)	4.3% (2)	15.2% (7)	46
Quality of food	17.4% (8)	28.3% (13)	17.4% (8)	8.7% (4)	28.3% (13)	46
Registrar's office	26.1% (12)	58.7% (27)	8.7% (4)	2.2% (1)	4.3% (2)	46
Residence halls	4.3% (2)	30.4% (14)	8.7% (4)	6.5% (3)	50.0% (23)	46
Student government	13.0% (6)	45.7% (21)	8.7% (4)	0.0% (0)	32.6% (15)	46
Student activities	10.9% (5)	39.1% (18)	17.4% (8)	2.2% (1)	30.4% (14)	46
Tutoring services	15.2% (7)	47.8% (22)	0.0% (0)	2.2% (1)	34.8% (16)	46

Page: Graduating Survey - Fall 2006 - Services

20. Indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of your education at KSU
	answered question					46
	skipped question					1
	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied	N/A	Rating Count
Quality of academic advising before you declared a major	23.9% (11)	32.6% (15)	15.2% (7)	0.0% (0)	28.3% (13)	46
Quality of academic advising in your major	39.1% (18)	47.8% (22)	8.7% (4)	2.2% (1)	2.2% (1)	46
Accessibility of advisors before you declared a major	26.1% (12)	39.1% (18)	10.9% (5)	2.2% (1)	21.7% (10)	46
Accessibility of advisors in your major	41.3% (19)	47.8% (22)	8.7% (4)	0.0% (0)	2.2% (1)	46
Responsiveness to student concerns by your Dean's office	26.1% (12)	34.8% (16)	15.2% (7)	4.3% (2)	19.6% (9)	46
Responsiveness to student concerns by your departmental office	30.4% (14)	34.8% (16)	19.6% (9)	2.2% (1)	13.0% (6)	46
Responsiveness to student concerns by the office of student affairs	21.7% (10)	45.7% (21)	6.5% (3)	2.2% (1)	23.9% (11)	46
Responsiveness to student concerns by the provost's office	13.0% (6)	39.1% (18)	2.2% (1)	2.2% (1)	43.5% (20)	46
Responsiveness to student concerns by the registrar's office	19.6% (9)	50.0% (23)	8.7% (4)	2.2% (1)	19.6% (9)	46
Responsiveness to student concerns by the bursar's office	21.7% (10)	54.3% (25)	6.5% (3)	2.2% (1)	15.2% (7)	46
Responsiveness to student concerns by the financial aid office	15.2% (7)	50.0% (23)	8.7% (4)	6.5% (3)	19.6% (9)	46
Responsiveness to student concerns by the library staff	22.2% (10)	57.8% (26)	0.0% (0)	2.2% (1)	17.8% (8)	45
Responsiveness to student concerns by the food service staff	19.6% (9)	34.8% (16)	10.9% (5)	6.5% (3)	28.3% (13)	46
Responsiveness to student concerns by the security staff	10.9% (5)	52.2% (24)	4.3% (2)	8.7% (4)	23.9% (11)	46
Responsiveness of security staff to emergency telephone calls	6.5% (3)	37.0% (17)	6.5% (3)	6.5% (3)	43.5% (20)	46

21. Would you continue your education at KSU?
	answered question		46
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		43.5%	20
No, I'd prefer other Institution		28.3%	13
No, I have achieved my highest degree		21.7%	10
I don't know		6.5%	3

22. Is KSU a good value for the education that student receive?
	answered question		46
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		87.0%	40
No		6.5%	3
I don't know		6.5%	3

23. Will you recommend KSU to other students?
	answered question		46
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		89.1%	41
No		10.9%	5

24. Overall, how satisfied have you been with your education at the Kentucky State University?
	answered question		46
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Very Satisfied		50.0%	23
Satisfied		50.0%	23
Dissatisfied		0.0%	0
Very Dissatisfied		0.0%	0

25. Please provide comments you think necessary to improve KSU in the future
	answered question	17
	skipped question	30
		Response Count
[ShowReplies]		17