Survey Results

Page: Graduating Survey - Spring 2007 - Student Demographics

1. Select category that describes your gender
	answered question		197
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Female		65.5%	129
Male		34.5%	68

2. Select category that describes your ethnicity
	answered question		198
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Black/Non Hispanic		63.1%	125
White/Non-Hispanic		31.8%	63
Asian/Pacific Islander		3.0%	6
Native American (American Indian, Alaskan, Hawaiian)		0.0%	0
Hispanic		1.0%	2
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]		1.0%	2

3. Select category that describes your current age
	answered question		198
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
16 years old and younger		0.0%	0
17-20 years old		0.5%	1
21-24 years old		49.0%	97
25 years old and older		50.5%	100

4. Select category that describes your residence classification at the time you enrolled at KSU
	answered question		198
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
In-state student		69.2%	137
Out-of-state student		26.8%	53
International student		4.0%	8

5. Where will you live after graduation?
	answered question		196
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Kentucky		71.4%	140
Other State		28.6%	56
Foreign Country		0.0%	0

6. What was your student classification when you first enrolled at KSU?
	answered question		196
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Freshman		56.6%	111
Transfer Student		35.2%	69
Graduate Student		8.2%	16

7. What was your major(s) at the KSU?
	answered question		195
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
First major: [ShowReplies]		100.0%	195
Second major: [ShowReplies]		17.4%	34

8. What was your overall GPA?
	answered question		197
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
3.51-4.00		31.0%	61
3.01-3.50		28.9%	57
2.51-3.00		33.5%	66
2.00-2.50		6.6%	13

9. Did either of your parents attend KSU?
	answered question		196
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		10.7%	21
No		89.3%	175
I don't know		0.0%	0

10. What degree(s) did you earn from KSU this year?
	answered question		198
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Associate		23.7%	47
Baccalaureate		66.7%	132
Master		13.6%	27

Page: Graduating Survey - Spring 2007 - Academics

11. Indicate how effective your education at KSU has been in enabling you to do the following
	answered question					198
	skipped question					0
	Very Effective	Effective	Ineffective	Very Ineffective	N/A	Rating Count
Analyze written arguments	28.8% (57)	63.6% (126)	3.0% (6)	1.0% (2)	3.5% (7)	198
Appreciate other cultures	46.5% (92)	48.0% (95)	3.5% (7)	1.0% (2)	1.0% (2)	198
Appreciate diversity	46.7% (92)	47.7% (94)	3.0% (6)	1.5% (3)	1.0% (2)	197
Communicate effectively	40.1% (79)	55.8% (110)	2.0% (4)	1.5% (3)	0.5% (1)	197
Broaden your intellectual interests	41.1% (81)	54.3% (107)	2.5% (5)	1.0% (2)	1.0% (2)	197
Develop your leadership skills	45.5% (90)	50.0% (99)	2.5% (5)	1.0% (2)	1.0% (2)	198
Improve your ability to make decisions	44.9% (89)	52.0% (103)	1.0% (2)	1.0% (2)	1.0% (2)	198
Increase your self confidence	42.9% (85)	52.5% (104)	1.0% (2)	1.0% (2)	2.5% (5)	198
Reason mathematically	30.3% (60)	58.6% (116)	5.1% (10)	2.0% (4)	4.0% (8)	198
Respect different points of view	48.5% (96)	47.5% (94)	2.0% (4)	1.0% (2)	1.0% (2)	198
Set personal priorities	48.0% (95)	49.5% (98)	0.5% (1)	0.5% (1)	1.5% (3)	198
Speak to groups	44.9% (89)	47.0% (93)	5.6% (11)	0.5% (1)	2.0% (4)	198
Think independently	56.1% (111)	40.4% (80)	1.0% (2)	0.5% (1)	2.0% (4)	198
Understand scientific ideas	38.6% (76)	53.3% (105)	5.1% (10)	0.5% (1)	2.5% (5)	197
Utilize information technology	39.1% (77)	51.8% (102)	5.6% (11)	1.5% (3)	2.0% (4)	197
Write clearly	40.6% (80)	52.8% (104)	4.6% (9)	0.5% (1)	1.5% (3)	197

12. Indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of your education at KSU
	answered question					197
	skipped question					1
	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied	N/A	Rating Count
Quality of courses in your Liberal Studies requirements	26.9% (53)	58.9% (116)	6.6% (13)	0.5% (1)	7.1% (14)	197
Quality of courses required by your major	39.8% (78)	54.1% (106)	4.6% (9)	0.5% (1)	1.0% (2)	196
Availability of courses in your Liberal Studies requirements	25.1% (49)	61.0% (119)	4.1% (8)	1.5% (3)	8.2% (16)	195
Availability of courses required by your major	32.7% (64)	54.1% (106)	9.7% (19)	2.0% (4)	1.5% (3)	196
Availability of elective courses	27.0% (53)	61.2% (120)	6.1% (12)	2.0% (4)	3.6% (7)	196
Quality of career advising by faculty/advisor	31.5% (62)	53.3% (105)	8.1% (16)	3.6% (7)	3.6% (7)	197
Quality of career advising by the career services office	27.6% (54)	49.0% (96)	6.1% (12)	3.1% (6)	14.3% (28)	196
Quality of preparation for employment	27.0% (53)	55.1% (108)	8.2% (16)	2.0% (4)	7.7% (15)	196
Quality of preparation for graduate or professional school	25.4% (50)	57.9% (114)	6.1% (12)	2.0% (4)	8.6% (17)	197
Quality of instruction by faculty in your Liberal Studies requirement courses	26.5% (52)	62.2% (122)	3.1% (6)	1.0% (2)	7.1% (14)	196
Quality of instruction by faculty in your major	42.3% (83)	50.5% (99)	5.1% (10)	0.5% (1)	1.5% (3)	196
Quality of instruction by KSU tutors	24.1% (47)	43.6% (85)	4.6% (9)	1.5% (3)	26.2% (51)	195

13. How long has it taken you to earn your degree?
	answered question		198
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
2 years or less		15.2%	30
3-4 years		37.4%	74
5-6 years		36.4%	72
More than 6 years		11.1%	22

14. The period to complete your degree was....
	answered question		196
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
As long as I expected		57.7%	113
A little longer than I expected		32.1%	63
Much longer than I expected		10.2%	20

15. If you could change two things about KSU, what would they be?
	answered question		168
	skipped question		30
		Response Percent	Response Count
1. [ShowReplies]		100.0%	168
2. [ShowReplies]		79.8%	134

16. Identify two things about KSU that makes it unique compared to other colleges and universities
	answered question		165
	skipped question		33
		Response Percent	Response Count
1. [ShowReplies]		100.0%	165
2. [ShowReplies]		82.4%	136

17. What is the highest degree you plan to achieve?
	answered question		197
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Associate degree		4.6%	9
Bachelor degree		17.8%	35
Master degree		47.7%	94
Doctoral degree		24.4%	48
First professional degree (e.g., medical doctor, lawyer)		5.1%	10
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]		0.5%	1

18. Indicate your level of satisfaction with the following programs and services at KSU
	answered question					198
	skipped question					0
	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied	N/A	Rating Count
Advising	28.4% (56)	54.3% (107)	10.7% (21)	3.0% (6)	3.6% (7)	197
Athletic programs	16.7% (33)	41.9% (83)	8.1% (16)	1.5% (3)	31.8% (63)	198
Athletic facilities	13.3% (26)	42.9% (84)	11.2% (22)	3.1% (6)	29.6% (58)	196
Bookstore hours	11.6% (23)	60.6% (120)	17.7% (35)	5.6% (11)	4.5% (9)	198
Career counseling services	16.2% (32)	50.8% (100)	9.1% (18)	3.0% (6)	20.8% (41)	197
Classroom facilities	11.6% (23)	60.1% (119)	23.7% (47)	3.0% (6)	1.5% (3)	198
Computer Center's services	14.1% (28)	58.6% (116)	16.7% (33)	5.6% (11)	5.1% (10)	198
Computer labs	13.1% (26)	61.6% (122)	15.2% (30)	5.1% (10)	5.1% (10)	198
Computer lab hours	14.1% (28)	58.6% (116)	15.7% (31)	5.6% (11)	6.1% (12)	198
Counseling services	13.1% (26)	57.1% (113)	9.1% (18)	4.5% (9)	16.2% (32)	198
Financial aid availability	14.7% (29)	56.3% (111)	14.2% (28)	5.1% (10)	9.6% (19)	197
Financial aid services	14.6% (29)	53.0% (105)	15.7% (31)	6.6% (13)	10.1% (20)	198
Food services	8.1% (16)	49.0% (97)	14.6% (29)	6.1% (12)	22.2% (44)	198
Library holdings (books, journals, magazine, etc.)	16.2% (32)	61.9% (122)	10.2% (20)	3.0% (6)	8.6% (17)	197
Library hours	16.8% (33)	53.8% (106)	14.7% (29)	6.6% (13)	8.1% (16)	197
Quality of food	12.2% (24)	47.2% (93)	14.2% (28)	6.6% (13)	19.8% (39)	197
Registrar's office	15.7% (31)	67.0% (132)	9.1% (18)	3.6% (7)	4.6% (9)	197
Residence halls	10.2% (20)	37.1% (73)	10.7% (21)	7.1% (14)	35.0% (69)	197
Student government	14.3% (28)	45.9% (90)	10.2% (20)	4.6% (9)	25.0% (49)	196
Student activities	16.2% (32)	44.9% (89)	10.6% (21)	3.5% (7)	24.7% (49)	198
Tutoring services	19.3% (38)	47.2% (93)	4.1% (8)	2.5% (5)	26.9% (53)	197

Page: Graduating Survey - Spring 2007 - Services

19. Indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of your education at KSU
	answered question					197
	skipped question					1
	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied	N/A	Rating Count
Quality of academic advising before you declared a major	20.8% (41)	55.8% (110)	6.6% (13)	1.5% (3)	15.2% (30)	197
Quality of academic advising in your major	27.9% (55)	58.4% (115)	10.2% (20)	1.5% (3)	2.0% (4)	197
Accessibility of advisors before you declared a major	23.9% (47)	52.8% (104)	6.6% (13)	1.5% (3)	15.2% (30)	197
Accessibility of advisors in your major	28.9% (57)	63.5% (125)	4.6% (9)	1.0% (2)	2.0% (4)	197
Responsiveness to student concerns by your Dean's office	20.9% (41)	53.6% (105)	9.7% (19)	2.0% (4)	13.8% (27)	196
Responsiveness to student concerns by your departmental office	21.9% (43)	56.1% (110)	9.7% (19)	2.6% (5)	9.7% (19)	196
Responsiveness to student concerns by the office of student affairs	19.4% (38)	53.6% (105)	8.7% (17)	2.0% (4)	16.3% (32)	196
Responsiveness to student concerns by the provost's office	17.9% (35)	49.0% (96)	6.1% (12)	1.5% (3)	25.5% (50)	196
Responsiveness to student concerns by the registrar's office	20.4% (40)	58.2% (114)	5.6% (11)	5.6% (11)	10.2% (20)	196
Responsiveness to student concerns by the bursar's office	22.1% (43)	57.4% (112)	5.6% (11)	5.1% (10)	9.7% (19)	195
Responsiveness to student concerns by the financial aid office	16.8% (33)	52.0% (102)	12.2% (24)	7.7% (15)	11.2% (22)	196
Responsiveness to student concerns by the library staff	19.4% (38)	58.7% (115)	4.1% (8)	2.0% (4)	15.8% (31)	196
Responsiveness to student concerns by the food service staff	14.9% (29)	54.4% (106)	4.6% (9)	4.1% (8)	22.1% (43)	195
Responsiveness to student concerns by the security staff	16.4% (32)	50.3% (98)	7.7% (15)	8.2% (16)	17.4% (34)	195
Responsiveness of security staff to emergency telephone calls	14.4% (28)	43.8% (85)	8.8% (17)	6.7% (13)	26.3% (51)	194

20. Would you continue your education at KSU?
	answered question		196
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		43.4%	85
No, I'd prefer other Institution		28.6%	56
No, I have achieved my highest degree		12.2%	24
I don't know		15.8%	31

21. Is KSU a good value for the education that student receive?
	answered question		198
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		85.9%	170
No		5.1%	10
I don't know		9.1%	18

22. Will you recommend KSU to other students?
	answered question		197
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		88.8%	175
No		11.2%	22

23. Overall, how satisfied have you been with your education at the Kentucky State University?
	answered question		198
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Very Satisfied		34.8%	69
Satisfied		60.6%	120
Dissatisfied		3.5%	7
Very Dissatisfied		1.0%	2

24. Please provide comments you think necessary to improve KSU in the future
	answered question	74
	skipped question	124
		Response Count
[ShowReplies]		74