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Office of Assessment
Senior Survey Results
Winthrop is committed to providing the best education, experiences and
services. An important part of this effort is the evaluation of our programs from the
perspective of our students.
All graduating undergraduate students are asked to complete the survey.
The following results reflect the percents of responses
for 1998-99 graduates that participated. New results are posted each
fall for the previous year's graduates.
A. We would like for you to tell us how satisfied you have been with
various aspects of your academic program.
| |
Very
Satisfied |
Satisfied |
Somewhat
Satisfied |
Somewhat
Dissatisfied |
Dissatisfied |
Very
Dissatisfied |
N/A - Not
Applicable |
| 1. Your general education program of study (non-major
degree requirements) |
12.6 |
56.7 |
22.2 |
5.5 |
2.1 |
0.0 |
0.9 |
| 2. Instruction in your general education program |
11.1 |
55.7 |
25.1 |
5.7 |
1.3 |
0.2 |
0.9 |
| 3. Your major program of study |
48.1 |
41.7 |
8.3 |
1.7 |
0.2 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| 4. Instruction in your major |
47.2 |
39.4 |
10.6 |
1.9 |
0.4 |
0.4 |
0.0 |
| 5. Your overall academic experience |
22.1 |
57.9 |
17.9 |
1.5 |
0.2 |
0.4 |
0.0 |
| 6. Faculty advising |
33.0 |
34.9 |
17.0 |
7.7 |
3.8 |
3.6 |
0.0 |
| 7. Classroom facilities (including labs, workrooms, etc.) |
10.7 |
39.7 |
30.5 |
13.9 |
3.6 |
1.5 |
0.2 |
| 8. Campus appearance and cleanliness |
39.1 |
48.3 |
10.6 |
1.5 |
0.4 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| 9. Opportunities to interact with and receive assistance from
faculty |
36.2 |
43.0 |
16.0 |
3.2 |
1.3 |
0.4 |
0.0 |
| 10. Concern of the administration for student needs |
13.4 |
32.6 |
28.1 |
13.2 |
5.8 |
5.1 |
1.7 |
| 11. Quantity and quality of library holdings needed to do research,
papers, etc. |
10.9 |
28.9 |
26.0 |
16.4 |
7.0 |
9.4 |
1.5 |
| 12. College, School or Department Advising Center (if applicable) |
18.1 |
34.0 |
11.9 |
3.3 |
0.7 |
0.9 |
31.2 |
B. While at Winthrop, were you, for the most part, a full-time or part-time student?
Full-time student: |
97.6 |
Part-time student: |
2.4 |
C. Where did you live while attending Winthrop? (Select all that apply.)
| At home with parents/family |
On-campus housing |
Off-campus housing
(e.g., apartment) |
At home with spouse/family |
| 20.6 |
66.4 |
47.5 |
10.9 |
D. Did you enter Winthrop as a transfer student?
E. Did you enter as a New Start student?
F. Next we would like for you to tell us about your participation in extracurricular
activities.
| |
Participated |
Participated and held office or leadership position |
Did not participate |
| 1. Performing Arts Groups |
12.3 |
3.0 |
84.7 |
| 2. Social Fraternities/Sororities |
10.4 |
17.8 |
71.8 |
| 3. Intercollegiate Sports/ Cheerleading |
7.2 |
1.9 |
90.9 |
| 4. Intramural Sports |
25.6 |
2.1 |
72.2 |
| 5. Residence Life Organizations (e.g., RA, Hall Council) |
12.7 |
7.4 |
79.9 |
| 6. Student Government |
5.3 |
4.2 |
90.5 |
| 7. Dinkins Student Union |
5.1 |
3.0 |
91.9 |
| 8. Religious Organizations/ Campus Ministries |
22.9 |
5.7 |
71.4 |
| 9. Honorary Organizations |
21.8 |
7.4 |
70.8 |
| 10. Professional/Academic Interest Groups or Clubs |
35.4 |
14.0 |
50.6 |
| 11. Service Organizations/ Special Interest Groups (e.g., service
sororities, Young Republicans, or Democrats, NAACP, etc.) |
15.3 |
7.4 |
77.3 |
| 12. Literary Publications/Special Activities (e.g., Tatler,
Johnsonian, Model U.N.) |
8.7 |
3.2 |
88.1 |
| 13. Off Campus/Community Volunteer or Public Service Activities |
49.2 |
5.5 |
45.3 |
| 14. Out-of-Class Research or Other Scholarly Activity with a
Faculty Member |
13.8 |
0.8 |
85.4 |
| 15. Internship or Co-op |
48.1 |
1.9 |
50.0 |
G. Please rate your satisfaction with each of the following.
| |
Very
Satisfied |
Satisfied |
Somewhat
Satisfied |
Somewhat
Dissatisfied |
Dissatisfied |
Very
Dissatisfied |
N/A
Never Used |
| 1. Library Services |
12.2 |
39.1 |
25.2 |
11.5 |
7.3 |
4.1 |
0.6 |
| 2. Writing Center |
9.0 |
27.3 |
10.4 |
3.0 |
1.7 |
1.3 |
47.3 |
| 3. Math Lab (at the time of enrollment in math courses) |
1.9 |
13.7 |
9.6 |
2.8 |
4.1 |
1.9 |
66.0 |
| 4. Academic Computing Center |
11.5 |
38.2 |
25.0 |
9.6 |
2.6 |
1.9 |
11.1 |
| 5. Career Services (interview and job search assistance; student
employment, co-op, etc.) |
10.7 |
31.3 |
15.0 |
5.6 |
2.8 |
1.9 |
32.8 |
| 6. Records and Registration Office |
21.7 |
48.8 |
21.7 |
3.8 |
2.3 |
0.6 |
0.9 |
| 7. Winthrop Bookstore/ "Bookworm" |
8.7 |
27.7 |
19.2 |
15.1 |
14.3 |
14.9 |
0.0 |
| 8. Student Health Services |
17.3 |
33.3 |
14.5 |
8.3 |
2.3 |
2.1 |
22.2 |
| 9. Counseling Services (study skills, self-improvement workshops,
personal counseling, etc.) |
7.0 |
12.4 |
4.5 |
0.9 |
1.1 |
0.4 |
73.8 |
| 10. Cultural events (plays, films, concerts, speakers, etc.) |
18.6 |
34.2 |
20.9 |
10.7 |
5.6 |
9.6 |
0.4 |
| 11. On-campus residence facilities |
7.1 |
32.0 |
19.7 |
7.3 |
2.6 |
2.8 |
28.5 |
| 12. Residence Life services (RAs, office staff) |
10.0 |
32.7 |
15.8 |
5.8 |
0.9 |
2.4 |
32.5 |
| 13. Dining Services |
4.9 |
29.0 |
25.4 |
13.0 |
5.8 |
4.1 |
17.9 |
| 14. Athletic and intramural facilities and programs |
7.0 |
26.2 |
14.3 |
3.2 |
1.3 |
1.3 |
46.7 |
| 15. Student Center facilities |
9.2 |
40.6 |
17.7 |
2.8 |
1.3 |
1.1 |
27.4 |
| 16. International Center |
2.4 |
7.5 |
3.2 |
0.9 |
0.4 |
0.2 |
85.5 |
| 17. Intercollegiate athletic events |
5.3 |
22.4 |
10.7 |
2.8 |
1.7 |
1.9 |
55.1 |
| 18. Campus Ministries |
11.3 |
20.3 |
6.0 |
0.4 |
0.4 |
0.2 |
61.4 |
| 19. Minority Student Development Office and events |
7.1 |
10.7 |
3.6 |
0.9 |
0.2 |
0.6 |
76.9 |
| 20. Financial Resource Center |
11.5 |
31.0 |
16.9 |
4.7 |
3.4 |
3.0 |
29.5 |
| 21. Dinkins Student Union events |
16.0 |
39.7 |
14.3 |
3.0 |
0.6 |
1.1 |
25.4 |
H. Please rate the quality of the general education program in helping you achieve the
following educational outcomes. If you did not complete your general education
requirements at Winthrop, skip this item.
| |
Excellent |
Good |
Average |
Fair |
Poor |
| 1. Writing effectively |
27.3 |
52.2 |
16.4 |
3.2 |
0.7 |
| 2. Speaking effectively |
30.3 |
47.5 |
17.6 |
3.2 |
1.4 |
| 3. Understanding written information |
34.3 |
50.7 |
12.4 |
1.6 |
0.9 |
| 4. Using computers |
22.3 |
45.1 |
23.0 |
6.2 |
3.2 |
| 5. Using mathematics |
10.3 |
32.9 |
34.1 |
13.3 |
8.6 |
| 6. Understanding scientific knowledge and methods |
15.5 |
42.5 |
30.5 |
9.0 |
2.3 |
| 7. Knowledge of humanities |
26.6 |
46.2 |
21.2 |
4.6 |
1.4 |
| 8. Understanding and appreciating different cultures and
philosophies of life |
29.4 |
42.1 |
20.7 |
5.1 |
2.5 |
| 9. Understanding and appreciating works of art, music, theatre and
dance |
29.5 |
38.9 |
21.4 |
6.2 |
3.5 |
| 10. Using critical thinking/problem-solving skills |
28.8 |
46.8 |
20.5 |
3.0 |
0.7 |
| 11. Using research skills (including library research) |
30.8 |
43.7 |
20.0 |
4.4 |
1.1 |
| 12. Examining values, attitudes, beliefs and habits which define
the nature and quality of life |
28.1 |
41.9 |
21.9 |
5.8 |
2.3 |
| 13. Analyzing more than one side of an issue |
34.7 |
45.3 |
15.9 |
3.0 |
1.1 |
| 14. Learning how to live and work with others, including those from
diverse backgrounds |
36.9 |
39.9 |
17.1 |
4.1 |
2.1 |
| 15. Developing a desire and ability for lifelong learning |
37.0 |
42.3 |
17.2 |
3.0 |
0.5 |
| 16. Being a well-round, educated adult |
43.8 |
42.2 |
10.8 |
2.8 |
0.5 |
| 17. Overall quality of general education |
25.5 |
57.9 |
13.8 |
2.3 |
0.2 |
I. If you entered Winthrop as a freshmen, your general education program included a
courese titled "Critical Issues Symposium" (CIS). For a one hour credit course,
how valuable did you find CIS to be?
Very
Valuable |
Valuable |
Somewhat
Valuable |
Of Little or No Value |
N/A - Not Appilciable
Didn't take CIS |
| 8.6 |
17.1 |
22.3 |
34.3 |
17.7 |
J. How valuable has your college experience at Winthrop been in enhancing your personal
growth and development?
Very
Valuable |
Valuable |
Somewhat Valuable |
Somewhat Harmful |
Harmful |
Very
Harmful |
| 40.3 |
44.1 |
14.6 |
0.9 |
0.2 |
0.0 |
K. Although it may have varied from semester to semester, on the average, how many hours
per week have you been employed while attending Winthrop?
| 0-5 |
6-10 |
11-15 |
16-20 |
21-25 |
26-30 |
31-35 |
36-40 |
Over 40 |
| 17.8 |
11.2 |
16.3 |
22.1 |
12.4 |
10.1 |
4.5 |
3.2 |
2.4 |
L. While at Winthrop, on the average, approximately how many times per year
have you talked with your faculty advisor about each of the following?
| |
a. Required academic planning (e.g.,
registration, drop/add, course withdrawal, etc.) |
b. Voluntary advice/ discussion of academic matters
(e.g., study habits, grades, dealing with instructors, etc.) |
c. Carer advising (e.g., choosing a major, planning
a career, applying for graduate school or a job, etc.) |
d. Advice/discussion of personal matters (e.g.,
dealing with aprents, roommates, financial problems, etc.) |
| 0 |
2.4 |
35.4 |
35.1 |
66.9 |
| 1 |
9.2 |
12.2 |
19.7 |
8.9 |
| 2 |
45.6 |
21.5 |
19.1 |
7.3 |
| 3 |
21.0 |
8.0 |
7.2 |
4.2 |
| 4 |
12.0 |
7.5 |
6.6 |
3.6 |
| 5 |
3.1 |
4.6 |
3.5 |
1.8 |
| 6 |
2.0 |
1.5 |
1.3 |
1.1 |
| 7 |
0.2 |
0.9 |
0.7 |
0.2 |
| 8 |
1.5 |
1.1 |
0.4 |
0.7 |
| 9 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| 10 |
2.2 |
4.0 |
3.9 |
2.7 |
| 12 |
0.0 |
0.2 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| 15 |
0.2 |
1.1 |
1.3 |
0.4 |
| 16 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.2 |
| 20 |
0.0 |
0.7 |
0.2 |
0.7 |
| 25 |
0.0 |
0.2 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| 30 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
| 50 |
0.4 |
0.4 |
0.2 |
0.7 |
| 60 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.2 |
| 99 |
0.0 |
0.4 |
0.4 |
0.2 |
M. On the average, how oftern have you talked with a Winthrop faculty member outside of
class?
Daily/
Almost Daily |
1-3 Times
a Week |
1-3 Times
a Month |
1-3 Times
a Semester |
1-3 Times
a Year |
Never/
Almost Never |
| 27.0 |
33.9 |
20.6 |
10.5 |
4.7 |
3.2 |
N. If you could start college over again, would you choose:
| |
Yes |
No |
| 1. to attend Winthrop? |
78.8 |
21.2 |
| 2. the same major? |
84.7 |
15.3 |
O. If any of the following honors activities pertains to you, please indicate so.
| 1. Participated in freshmen honors/CLUES program |
13.1 |
| 2. Completed courses for honors credit |
15.4 |
| 3. Anticipate completion of an honors degree |
7.5 |
P. Gender
Q. Ethnic Background
African-
American |
White
(non-Hispanic-
non- International) |
Hispanic
American |
Asian
American |
Native
American |
International
Student |
Other |
| 19.2 |
77.2 |
0.4 |
1.1 |
0.0 |
1.5 |
0.6 |
R. Present cumulative grade point average.
| Less than 2.5 |
2.5-2.999 |
3.0-3.4999 |
3.5-4.000 |
| 12.7 |
31.7 |
33.8 |
21.8 |
V. Did you minor in secondary education?
W1. How satisfied are you with the overall quality of education at Winthrop?
Very
Satisfied |
Moderately
Satisfied |
Somewhat
Satisfied |
Somewhat
Dissatisfied |
Moderately
Dissatisfied |
Very
Dissatisfied |
| 35.4 |
50.5 |
11.9 |
1.5 |
0.2 |
0.4 |
W2. How satisfied are you with the overall quality of education in your major?
Very
Satisfied |
Moderately
Satisfied |
Somewhat
Satisfied |
Somewhat
Dissatisfied |
Moderately
Dissatisfied |
Very
Dissatisfied |
| 57.5 |
33.0 |
8.4 |
1.1 |
0.0 |
0. |
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