Frequency Tables for Class of 2008 Senior Survey

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1 Frequency Tables for Class of 2008 Senior Survey Section A: QUALITY OF LIFE To help us better understand the role that a Saint Michael's College education has on the lives of our students, we would like to know how you would respond to the following statements. Let us know the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following. The Education I Received at Saint Michael's has made a significant contribution to the general quality of my life. strongly agree agree neutral disagree The eduction I received at Saint Michael's deepened my understnding of moral and ethical problems. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree SMC helped me develop a deeper respect for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion or sexual orientation. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree SMC provided me with the support I needed to help me succeed in my academic work. strongly agree agree neutral disagree SMC provided me with the support I needed to help me succeed in my personal growth. strongly agree agree neutral disagree I think of SMC as a "caring community" strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

2 My experiences at SMC helped me become more involved in social and political issues. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree The education I received at Saint Michael's was worth the investment in time and money. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree Missing System My SMC education has given me confidence as I enter the world of work. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree Missing System My major has given me confidence as I enter the world of work. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree SMC increased my appreciation of art, music, theater strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree I developed an increased interest in spirituality during my years at SMC. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

3 The student activities I participated in enhanced my personal growth. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree My SMC education increased my interest in learning. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree The number and range of computer technology applications at SMC have met my needs as a student. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree My ability to locate, access, evaluate, and effectively use information needed for my academic work has increased. strongly agree agree neutral disagree Section B: Over your four years, to what extent were your expectations about Saint Michael's College either met, met at a high level, or not met in each of the following areas of college life? If you are unsure, please check the box in the last column Expectations-overall academic quality met at a high level met not met Expectations-overall academic quality in major met at a high level met not met unsure/don't know Expectations-opportunities to learn outside class met at a high level met

4 not met unsure/don't know Expectations-range of courses offered met a high level met not met unsure/don't know Expectations-range of courses offered in major met at a high level met not met unsure/don't know Expectations-access to scheduled courses met at a high level met not met unsure/don't know Expectations-access to scheduled courses in major met at a high level met not met unsure/don't know Expectations-quality of academic advising met at a high level met not met unsure/don't know Expectations-quality of faculty met at a high level met not met Expectations-quality of faculty in major met at a high level met not met

5 unsure/don't know Expectations-quality of residential life met at a high level met not met unsure/don't know Expectations-spiritual growth met at a high level met not met unsure/don't know Missing System Expectations-opportunities for extracurric. activities met at a high level met not met unsure/don't know Expectations-attention to individual students met at a high level met not met unsure/don't know Expectations-attention to individual students in major met at a high level met not met unsure/don't know Expectations-sense of community met at a high level met not met unsure/don't know Expectations-availability of computer technology met at a high level met not met unsure/don't know

6 Expectations-Quality of library collections met at a high level met not met unsure/don't know Missing System Which of the following activities did you participate in or services did you use? How would you rate them? Did not Rating Program/Service for those participating Program/Service participate Excellent Very Good Fair Poor Campus Ministry Programs 70.1% 44.8% 48.3% 6.9% 0.0% Spiritual Retreats 73.0% 63.3% 34.2% 2.5% 0.0% MOVE 40.8% 50.0% 45.4% 4.6% 0.0% Intramural/intermural sports 30.6% 29.9% 41.7% 24.5% 3.9% Student Government 73.0% 27.8% 27.8% 26.6% 17.8% Clubs and Organizations 32.1% 45.2% 42.7% 11.6% 0.5% Varsity Athletics 67.2% 27.1% 31.2% 25.0% 16.7% Wilderness Program 68.9% 59.3% 31.9% 8.8% 0.0% Theater and Fine Arts events 51.9% 41.9% 48.2% 9.2% 0.7% Study Abroad 57.0% 80.2% 11.9% 6.3% 1.6% Personal Counseling 67.2% 52.1% 37.5% 10.4% 0.0% Career Development Programs 35.8% 50.5% 33.0% 12.8% 3.7% Residence Life Programs 39.6% 21.5% 39.0% 35.0% 4.5% Dining Services 4.4% 7.1% 30.4% 47.5% 15.0% Credit-bearing internships 61.1% 43.0% 36.8% 15.8% 4.4% Non credit-bearing internships 84.0% 40.4% 31.9% 19.1% 8.5% Participate in Campus Ministry Programs? did not participate/use excellent very good fair Missing System Participate in spiritual retreats? did not participate/use excellent very good fair Participate in MOVE volunteer programs? did not participate/use excellent very good fair Participate in intramural/intermural activities? 6

7 did not participate/use excellent very good fair poor Participate in student government? did not participate/use excellent very good fair poor Participate in clubs and organizations? did not participate/use excellent very good fair poor Participate in varsity athletics? did not participate/use excellent very good fair poor Participate in Wilderness Program? did not participate/use excellent very good fair Participate in Theater/Fine Arts events? did not participate/use excellent very good fair poor

8 Participate in Study Abroad? did not participate/use excellent very good fair poor Use personal counseling? did not participate/use excellent very good fair Use career development programs? did not participate/use excellent very good fair poor Participate in residence life programs? did not participate/use excellent very good fair poor Use dining services? did not participate/use excellent very good fair poor Participate in credit-bearing internships? did not participate/use excellent very good fair poor

9 Participate in non-credit-bearing internships? did not participate/use excellent very good fair poor Thinking about your overall experience at SMC, circle the number that best represents the quality of the relationships that you thought were "typical" at SMC: Where "1" represents relationships that are unfriendly, unsupportive & with a sense of alienation, and "7" represents relationships that are friendly, supportive & with a sense of belonging. Typical quality of relationships with students Typical quality of relationships with faculty Where "1" represents faculty that are unavailable, unhelpful, and unsympathetic, and "7" represents faculty that are available, helpful and sympathetic Typical quality of relationships with faculty in major Where "1" represents faculty in your major that are unavailable, unhelpful, and unsympathetic, and "7" represents faculty in your major that are available, helpful and sympathetic Typical quality of relationships with administration Where "1" represents faculty in your major that are unavailable, unhelpful, and unsympathetic, and "7" represents faculty in your major that are available, helpful and sympathetic

10 Section C: STUDENTS AND FACULTY Students are expected to be able to turn to members of the faculty for academic stimulation and support. If you have sought such support over the past four years, have you usulally found the faculty to be willing to: Faculty give advice about educational goals yes no did not seek Faculty give advice about career goals yes no did not seek Faculty offer emotional support yes no did not seek Faculty provide honest feedback about work yes no did not seek Faculty offer intellectual challenge yes no did not seek Faculty discuss important ideas in classes yes no did not seek

11 Faculty discuss important ideas outside of class yes no did not seek Amount of academic work in your major too much too little just right Amount of academic work outside your major too much too little just right Missing System How often have you worked harder very often often occasionally never Missing System Work up to your full potential? I always work up to my full potential I usually work up to my full potential I often work up to my full potential I sometimes work up to my full potential I rarely work up to my full potential Edmundite Tradition influence your college years? yes, positively yes, negatively no effect Missing System Non-work/study job for pay during current school year? yes no

12 How many hours a week did you work? less than to more than 20 hours Missing System Section D: (LEARNING EXPERIENCES) Compared with when you entered college as a first year student, how would you now describe your: General knowledge much stronger stronger no change weaker Problem-solving skills much stronger stronger no change Knowledge of particular field/discipline much stronger stronger no change weaker Ability to think critically much stronger stronger no change weaker Foreign language ability much stronger stronger no change weaker much weaker Job-related skills 12

13 much stronger stronger no change weaker Religious beliefs/convictions much stronger stronger no change weaker much weaker Leadership abilities much stronger stronger no change weaker much weaker Ability to work independently much stronger stronger no change weaker Interpersonal skills much stronger stronger no change weaker much weaker Cultural awareness and appreciation much stronger stronger no change weaker much weaker Acceptance of people from different races/cultures much stronger

14 stronger no change weaker Confidence in academic abilities much stronger stronger no change weaker Writing skills much stronger stronger no change weaker Public speaking ability much stronger stronger no change weaker much weaker Ability to work cooperatively much stronger stronger no change weaker Mathematical skills much stronger stronger no change weaker much weaker Ability to influence others much stronger stronger no change weaker much weaker

15 Missing System Ability to analyze basic elements of an idea much stronger stronger no change weaker Missing System Ability to synthesize/organize ideas/information much stronger stronger no change weaker Ability to make judgements about the values of ideas much stronger stronger no change Ability to apply theories/concepts to practical problems much stronger stronger no change Section E: THE FUTURE (OR ENTERING "THE REAL WORLD") Below is a list of objectives that many graduates have. After reading each one, please check the appropriate box indicating the importance which you assign to it. How important is it for you to raise a family? essential very important somewhat important not at all important How important is it to be well off financially? essential very important somewhat important not at all important How important is it for you to become an authority in your field? essential

16 very important somewhat important not at all important How important-helping others in difficulty? essential very important somewhat important not at all important How important-develop meaningful phil. of life? essential very important somewhat important not at all important How important-keep up to date w/politics? essential very important somewhat important not at all important How important-volunteering/community service? essential very important somewhat important not at all important How important-influencing social values? essential very important somewhat important not at all important What do you expect to be doing by September? working full-time graduate school full-time graduate school and work volunteer service full-time taking time off I am undecided other Missing System

17 Applied for a specific position yet yes no Missing System Firm job offer in hand? yes no Missing System Have you accepted an offer? yes no Missing System Job title Accounting Associate Actor Assistant Marketing Director Associate Business Development Specialist Career Agent Community Skills Worker Construction, clothing brand owner Credit Analyst English Teacher, Thailand Environmental Scientist Event Coordinator Financial Advisor Financial Analyst Forensic Accounant/Auditor Gourdfish Observer Head Aide for State Politician Head Writer/Consultant Healthcare Software Tester Interactive Marketing Landscape/Gardener Manager in Training Marine Patrol Officer Marketing Medical Assistant Office Assistant Promotions/Graphics Designer Real Estate Sports Writer Staff Accountant Teacher Teacher in South Korea Trial Preparations Assistant UBS International Operations

18 Work Flow Specialist Degree Master's Doctorate professional degree other Missing System Institution Boston College Bridgewater State Brown University BU or Emerson Catholic University Duke Johns Hopkins University Lesley University McGill University Michigan State University Notre Dame NYU Sacred Heart University Saint Michael's College Salem State College Suffolk University UB Dental School UMass Lowell UNE UNE or Antioch NE University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine University of Buffalo University of Connecticut Dental University of Montana University of New Haven University of Southern Maine University of St. Andrews, Scotland University of Wisconsin USM UVM WNEC LAL Highest degree you hope to obtain no further degree Master's Doctorate professional degree undecided other Educational debt upon graduation none less than $10,

19 $10,000 to $30, More than $30, Missing System Courses career oriented or pure liberal arts? career oriented pure liberal arts other Missing System Section F: BACKGROUND Religious identification Catholic Protestant other none Comfortable at SMC if non-catholic yes no Missing System Attend religious service in last 7 days? yes no Receive financial aid in current year? yes no Stafford Loan Missing System Pell Grant Missing System Other type loan 19

20 Missing System Approximate GPA 4.0 to to to less than Transfer to SMC from other institution? yes no Do you have a double major? yes no Gender male female