University of Nebraska Kearney

First Year Program Assessment Report 2004-2005: Appendix  A.  Student Survey Results

Academics

1. Through a library instruction session, have you become aware of resources, printed or online, available from the library?  (For example, general library information on a topic in the library)

   Very Much 106Somewhat 137A Little 30Not at All 16/289 

2. Have you been engaged in logical thinking, such as comparison/contrast and cause/effect, in this First Year course?

   Very Much 115Somewhat 132A Little 37Not at All 5/289 

3. Do these thinking techniques help you in your other courses?

   Very Much 85Somewhat 154A Little 42Not at All 8/289 

4. Have you learned to access information available through ROSI, the library’s webpage?

   Very Much 124Somewhat 97A Little 45Not at All 23/289 

5. Have you learned to access course information through Blackboard?

   Very Much 255Somewhat 27A Little 4Not at All 3/289 

6. Do you know who your academic advisor is?

   Yes 276No 11/289 

7. In your First Year course have you learned about these campus services?
1. Student Services
• Personal Counselor Yes 154No 133/287 
• Student Health Yes 241No 42/283 
• Career services Yes 67No 24/91  
2. Academic Services
• Tutors Yes 214No 73/287 
• Study Skills & Strategies Yes 178No 109/287 
• Writing Center Yes 230No 57/287 
• Computer Labs Yes 257No 29/286   
8. Have you visited your First Year instructor in his/her office?

   Yes 130No 135/265 

9. Has your Student Peer Leader been helpful?
   1. Academic Preparation

      Very Much 133Somewhat 103A Little 31Not at All 18/285 

   2. Introduction to UNK campus

      Very Much 126Somewhat 117A Little 29Not at All 15/287 

10. How much has your First Year class improved your ability to work with others?

    Very Much 95Somewhat 135A Little 40Not at All 17/287 

11. Has your First Year course helped improve your writing skills?

    Very Much 61Somewhat 117A Little 64Not at All 34/276 

12. To what extent has your first semester encouraged you to read or study on your own (to read for pleasure or look for information not required for class)?

    Very Much 53Somewhat 110A Little 76Not at All 49/268 

Extracurricular Activities

13. Do you know (have you had contact with) other faculty or staff members outside of the First Year course?

    Yes 215No 73/288 

14. How much did you interact with students in your First Year class?

    Very Much 127Somewhat 108A Little 49Not at All 4/268 

15. Have you joined any clubs or students organizations at UNK?

    Yes 165No 122/287 

16. Are you working while taking classes?
    • On Campus

      Yes 35No 253/288 

    • Off Campus

      Yes 117No 170/287 

    • How many hours per week?

      An average of 16.5 hours/week 

17. Do you know how to access UNK resources available for academic, personal, and career concerns (i.e., Student Handbook, Undergraduate Catalog, and other important university policies in relations to classroom expectations, sexual harassment, academic dishonesty, privacy guidelines and graduation requirements)?

    Very Much 105Somewhat 139A Little 37Not at All 6/287 

18. Active learning (taking responsibility for your own learning) is one of the First Year Program objectives.  Are you aware of your responsibilities as a college student?

    Very Much 185Somewhat 88A Little 14Not at All 1/288 

19. Have you become aware of the principles of academic freedom and your responsibility in an active, student-centered learning environment?

    Very Much 149Somewhat 122A Little 15Not at All 2/288 

20. Have you had the opportunity to better understand “diversity” on the UNK campus?

    Very Much 138Somewhat 116A Little 28Not at All 6/288 

21. Are you satisfied with your experience in the First Year Program?

    Very Much 161Somewhat 92A Little 30Not at All 5/288 

22. Are you satisfied with your overall experience at UNK?

    Very Much 175Somewhat 90A Little 20Not at All 2/287 

23. Would you recommend this First Year course to incoming freshman?

    Yes 248No 37/285 

Brief Response:

1. What has been the academic highlight of your first semester at UNK? /285 
• Getting good grades.”  (This was mentioned most often.)
• Writing so many papers I thought I’d never write.”
• Being independent.”
• Learning how to improve my study skills.”
• Being immersed in a new culture!”
• My writing intensive course has taught me a great deal.  It makes me feel like I am not working for a grade, but instead for a higher level of learning.” 
2. What has been the hardest part of your first semester at college? /274 
• Adjusting to being away from home.”
• Transitioning from high school laziness to college life.”
• Learning how to manage my time.”
• Just adjusting to the new learning environment.”
• Getting used to professors’ teaching.” 
3. What advice would you give to an incoming freshman student at UNK? /269 
• Good Luck!”
• Study Skills—gotta have them or learn them, manage time.”
• Get involved!”
• DON’T PROCRASTINATE!”
• Take the FYE program, it helps!”