Survey Results

Page: Graduating Survey - Fall 2008 - Student Demographics

1. Select category that describes your gender
	answered question		48
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Female		52.1%	25
Male		47.9%	23

2. Select category that describes your ethnicity
	answered question		48
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Black/Non Hispanic		43.8%	21
White/Non-Hispanic		45.8%	22
Asian/Pacific Islander		4.2%	2
Native American (American Indian, Alaskan, Hawaiian)		0.0%	0
Hispanic		2.1%	1
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]		4.2%	2

3. Select category that describes your current age
	answered question		48
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
16 years old and younger		0.0%	0
17-20 years old		2.1%	1
21-24 years old		33.3%	16
25 years old and older		64.6%	31

4. Select category that describes your residence classification at the time you enrolled at KSU
	answered question		47
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
In-state student		83.0%	39
Out-of-state student		14.9%	7
International student		2.1%	1

5. Where will you live after graduation?
	answered question		47
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Kentucky		74.5%	35
Other State		25.5%	12
Foreign Country		0.0%	0

6. What was your student classification when you first enrolled at KSU?
	answered question		48
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Freshman		47.9%	23
Transfer Student		29.2%	14
Graduate Student		22.9%	11

7. What was your major(s) at the KSU?
	answered question		48
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
First major: [ShowReplies]		100.0%	48
Second major: [ShowReplies]		29.2%	14

8. What was your overall GPA?
	answered question		48
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
3.51-4.00		50.0%	24
3.01-3.50		22.9%	11
2.51-3.00		25.0%	12
2.00-2.50		2.1%	1

9. Did either of your parents attend KSU?
	answered question		47
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		12.8%	6
No		85.1%	40
I don't know		2.1%	1

10. What degree(s) did you earn from KSU this year?
	answered question		46
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Associate		6.5%	3
Baccalaureate		71.7%	33
Master		32.6%	15

11. What is MOST LIKELY to be your PRINCIPAL activity upon graduation?
	answered question		48
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Employment, full-time paid		75.0%	36
Employment, part-time paid		2.1%	1
Graduate or professional school, full-time		16.7%	8
Graduate or professional school, part-time		4.2%	2
Additional undergraduate coursework		0.0%	0
Military service		0.0%	0
Volunteer activity (e.g., Peace Corps)		2.1%	1
Starting or raising a family		0.0%	0
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]			3

Page: Graduating Survey - Summer 2008 - Academics

12. Indicate how effective your education at KSU has been in enabling you to do the following
	answered question					48
	skipped question					0
	Very Effective	Effective	Ineffective	Very Ineffective	N/A	Rating Count
Analyze written arguments	33.3% (16)	60.4% (29)	2.1% (1)	0.0% (0)	4.2% (2)	48
Appreciate other cultures	52.1% (25)	35.4% (17)	2.1% (1)	4.2% (2)	6.3% (3)	48
Appreciate diversity	54.2% (26)	35.4% (17)	0.0% (0)	4.2% (2)	6.3% (3)	48
Communicate effectively	43.8% (21)	50.0% (24)	0.0% (0)	6.3% (3)	0.0% (0)	48
Broaden your intellectual interests	47.9% (23)	50.0% (24)	0.0% (0)	2.1% (1)	0.0% (0)	48
Develop your leadership skills	52.1% (25)	33.3% (16)	6.3% (3)	0.0% (0)	8.3% (4)	48
Improve your ability to make decisions	50.0% (24)	41.7% (20)	4.2% (2)	2.1% (1)	2.1% (1)	48
Increase your self confidence	50.0% (24)	33.3% (16)	8.3% (4)	2.1% (1)	6.3% (3)	48
Reason mathematically	38.3% (18)	42.6% (20)	6.4% (3)	2.1% (1)	10.6% (5)	47
Respect different points of view	41.7% (20)	45.8% (22)	6.3% (3)	2.1% (1)	4.2% (2)	48
Set personal priorities	43.8% (21)	50.0% (24)	4.2% (2)	0.0% (0)	2.1% (1)	48
Speak to groups	41.7% (20)	45.8% (22)	6.3% (3)	0.0% (0)	6.3% (3)	48
Think independently	45.8% (22)	45.8% (22)	4.2% (2)	0.0% (0)	4.2% (2)	48
Understand scientific ideas	39.6% (19)	45.8% (22)	2.1% (1)	4.2% (2)	8.3% (4)	48
Utilize information technology	56.3% (27)	35.4% (17)	6.3% (3)	2.1% (1)	0.0% (0)	48
Write clearly	45.8% (22)	50.0% (24)	4.2% (2)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	48

13. Indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of your education at KSU
	answered question					48
	skipped question					0
	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied	N/A	Rating Count
Quality of courses in your Liberal Studies requirements	35.4% (17)	50.0% (24)	6.3% (3)	2.1% (1)	6.3% (3)	48
Quality of courses required by your major	56.3% (27)	41.7% (20)	2.1% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	48
Availability of courses in your Liberal Studies requirements	34.0% (16)	48.9% (23)	4.3% (2)	4.3% (2)	8.5% (4)	47
Availability of courses required by your major	35.4% (17)	50.0% (24)	12.5% (6)	2.1% (1)	0.0% (0)	48
Availability of elective courses	29.8% (14)	44.7% (21)	6.4% (3)	4.3% (2)	14.9% (7)	47
Quality of career advising by faculty/advisor	45.8% (22)	45.8% (22)	2.1% (1)	0.0% (0)	6.3% (3)	48
Quality of career advising by the career services office	27.1% (13)	37.5% (18)	4.2% (2)	2.1% (1)	29.2% (14)	48
Quality of preparation for employment	31.3% (15)	43.8% (21)	10.4% (5)	2.1% (1)	12.5% (6)	48
Quality of preparation for graduate or professional school	33.3% (16)	45.8% (22)	8.3% (4)	2.1% (1)	10.4% (5)	48
Quality of instruction by faculty in your Liberal Studies requirement courses	39.6% (19)	41.7% (20)	8.3% (4)	2.1% (1)	8.3% (4)	48
Quality of instruction by faculty in your major	57.4% (27)	42.6% (20)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	47
Quality of instruction by KSU tutors	29.2% (14)	29.2% (14)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	41.7% (20)	48

14. How long has it taken you to earn your degree?
	answered question		48
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
2 years or less		37.5%	18
3-4 years		27.1%	13
5-6 years		27.1%	13
More than 6 years		8.3%	4

15. The period to complete your degree was....
	answered question		48
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
As long as I expected		68.8%	33
A little longer than I expected		27.1%	13
Much longer than I expected		4.2%	2

16. If you could change two things about KSU, what would they be?
	answered question		43
	skipped question		5
		Response Percent	Response Count
1. [ShowReplies]		100.0%	43
2. [ShowReplies]		79.1%	34

17. Identify two things about KSU that makes it unique compared to other colleges and universities
	answered question		44
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
1. [ShowReplies]		100.0%	44
2. [ShowReplies]		86.4%	38

18. What is the highest degree you plan to achieve?
	answered question		48
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Associate degree		0.0%	0
Bachelor degree		10.4%	5
Master degree		54.2%	26
Doctoral degree		22.9%	11
First professional degree (e.g., medical doctor, lawyer)		4.2%	2
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]		8.3%	4

19. Indicate your level of satisfaction with the following programs and services at KSU
	answered question					48
	skipped question					0
	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied	N/A	Rating Count
Advising	37.5% (18)	52.1% (25)	8.3% (4)	0.0% (0)	2.1% (1)	48
Athletic programs	14.6% (7)	35.4% (17)	10.4% (5)	2.1% (1)	37.5% (18)	48
Athletic facilities	22.9% (11)	29.2% (14)	10.4% (5)	4.2% (2)	33.3% (16)	48
Bookstore hours	20.8% (10)	41.7% (20)	20.8% (10)	2.1% (1)	14.6% (7)	48
Career counseling services	25.0% (12)	35.4% (17)	4.2% (2)	2.1% (1)	33.3% (16)	48
Classroom facilities	25.5% (12)	46.8% (22)	12.8% (6)	0.0% (0)	14.9% (7)	47
Computer Center's services	21.3% (10)	44.7% (21)	12.8% (6)	0.0% (0)	21.3% (10)	47
Computer labs	20.8% (10)	45.8% (22)	14.6% (7)	2.1% (1)	16.7% (8)	48
Computer lab hours	19.1% (9)	44.7% (21)	8.5% (4)	4.3% (2)	23.4% (11)	47
Counseling services	17.0% (8)	34.0% (16)	6.4% (3)	2.1% (1)	40.4% (19)	47
Financial aid availability	16.7% (8)	39.6% (19)	16.7% (8)	8.3% (4)	18.8% (9)	48
Financial aid services	17.0% (8)	48.9% (23)	8.5% (4)	8.5% (4)	17.0% (8)	47
Food services	12.8% (6)	34.0% (16)	17.0% (8)	4.3% (2)	31.9% (15)	47
Library holdings (books, journals, magazine, etc.)	19.1% (9)	51.1% (24)	2.1% (1)	2.1% (1)	25.5% (12)	47
Library hours	20.8% (10)	54.2% (26)	0.0% (0)	4.2% (2)	20.8% (10)	48
Quality of food	12.5% (6)	29.2% (14)	20.8% (10)	6.3% (3)	31.3% (15)	48
Registrar's office	27.7% (13)	48.9% (23)	10.6% (5)	4.3% (2)	8.5% (4)	47
Residence halls	14.9% (7)	17.0% (8)	12.8% (6)	6.4% (3)	48.9% (23)	47
Student government	14.9% (7)	31.9% (15)	6.4% (3)	6.4% (3)	40.4% (19)	47
Student activities	18.8% (9)	33.3% (16)	10.4% (5)	0.0% (0)	37.5% (18)	48
Tutoring services	25.0% (12)	29.2% (14)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	45.8% (22)	48

Page: Graduating Survey - Summer 2008 - Services

20. Indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of your education at KSU
	answered question					48
	skipped question					0
	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied	N/A	Rating Count
Quality of academic advising before you declared a major	31.3% (15)	31.3% (15)	6.3% (3)	2.1% (1)	29.2% (14)	48
Quality of academic advising in your major	47.9% (23)	52.1% (25)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	48
Accessibility of advisors before you declared a major	29.2% (14)	33.3% (16)	6.3% (3)	2.1% (1)	29.2% (14)	48
Accessibility of advisors in your major	47.9% (23)	50.0% (24)	2.1% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	48
Responsiveness to student concerns by your Dean's office	33.3% (16)	43.8% (21)	2.1% (1)	2.1% (1)	18.8% (9)	48
Responsiveness to student concerns by your departmental office	35.4% (17)	52.1% (25)	4.2% (2)	0.0% (0)	8.3% (4)	48
Responsiveness to student concerns by the office of student affairs	27.1% (13)	41.7% (20)	6.3% (3)	0.0% (0)	25.0% (12)	48
Responsiveness to student concerns by the provost's office	27.1% (13)	31.3% (15)	4.2% (2)	0.0% (0)	37.5% (18)	48
Responsiveness to student concerns by the registrar's office	29.2% (14)	47.9% (23)	6.3% (3)	2.1% (1)	14.6% (7)	48
Responsiveness to student concerns by the bursar's office	35.4% (17)	37.5% (18)	4.2% (2)	4.2% (2)	18.8% (9)	48
Responsiveness to student concerns by the financial aid office	25.0% (12)	43.8% (21)	2.1% (1)	6.3% (3)	22.9% (11)	48
Responsiveness to student concerns by the library staff	22.9% (11)	45.8% (22)	2.1% (1)	0.0% (0)	29.2% (14)	48
Responsiveness to student concerns by the food service staff	18.8% (9)	39.6% (19)	4.2% (2)	2.1% (1)	35.4% (17)	48
Responsiveness to student concerns by the security staff	22.9% (11)	37.5% (18)	2.1% (1)	2.1% (1)	35.4% (17)	48
Responsiveness of security staff to emergency telephone calls	21.3% (10)	29.8% (14)	2.1% (1)	0.0% (0)	46.8% (22)	47

21. Would you continue your education at KSU?
	answered question		48
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		41.7%	20
No, I'd prefer other Institution		16.7%	8
No, I have achieved my highest degree		20.8%	10
I don't know		20.8%	10

22. Is KSU a good value for the education that student receive?
	answered question		48
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		87.5%	42
No		2.1%	1
I don't know		10.4%	5

23. Will you recommend KSU to other students?
	answered question		48
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		91.7%	44
No		8.3%	4

24. Overall, how satisfied have you been with your education at the Kentucky State University?
	answered question		47
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Very Satisfied		46.8%	22
Satisfied		46.8%	22
Dissatisfied		4.3%	2
Very Dissatisfied		2.1%	1

25. Please provide comments you think necessary to improve KSU in the future
	answered question	20
	skipped question	28
		Response Count
[ShowReplies]		20