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Graduating Student Survey 00-03

The Office of Student Records and Registration:

GRADUATING STUDENT SURVEY

Summary Information from Fall 2000 to Fall 2003

Number of Graduates Surveyed: 3616
Response Rate: 35%

The graduates were asked to respond to several questions regarding their attitudes about UNK in general. These questions were designed to obtain information regarding the graduates' general satisfaction with UNK and a little about their future plans.

Do you currently have plans for additional education?

1.    No, not at this time. 42%
2.    Yes, at UNK 11%
3.    Yes, other 22%
4.    Currently undecided 25%

What is the highest degree you ultimately plan to earn?

1.    Bachelor's 21%
2.    Masters 51%
3.    Specialist 6%
4.    Professional 5%
5.    Doctoral Degree 16%

If you had to do it all over again, would you chose to attend UNK again?

YES    89%
NO 10%

Would you recommend UNK to someone looking for an institution at which to further their education?

YES    93%
NO 6%

What was the single most important factor that led to your selection of UNK as an institution at which to further your education?

1.     Cost 21%
2.    Location 43%
3.    Academic Excellence 4%
4.    Friends, Relatives 10%
5.    No Particular Reason 3%
6.    Other 18%

I was satistied with the advising in my major department.

Strongly Disagree    4%
Disagree 11%
Neutral 11%
Agree 37%
Strongly Agree 35%

I was satistied with the instruction in my major courses.

Strongly Disagree    1%
Disagree 5%
Neutral 10%
Agree 54%
Strongly Agree 29%

I have been academically challenged to do my best in my major.

Strongly Disagree    1%
Disagree 4%
Neutral 13%
Agree 48%
Strongly Agree 34%

I have been academically challenged to do my best in my UNK General Studies classes.

Strongly Disagree    2%
Disagree 12%
Neutral 39%
Agree 32%
Strongly Agree 11%

I have been able to integrate material learned in UNK General Studies classes into other classes.

Strongly Disagree 3%
Disagree 11%
Neutral 27%
Agree 40%
Strongly Agree 15%

 

Service Provider I did not know about this service. I knew about this service, but did not use I used this service and was not satisfied with it. I used this service and was satisfied with it. This service was not applicable to me.
Undergraduate Admissions 3% 11% 2% 65% 17%
Graduate Admissions 4% 23% 1% 31% 40%
Registrar's Office 0.3% 0.5% 5% 93% 1%
Finance Office 0.3% 5% 5% 83% 5%
Faculty Advisor 2% 4% 14% 78% 2%
Academic Advising Office 14% 41% 4% 29% 13%
Counseling Center 11% 60% 2% 10% 17%
Student Support Services 25% 51% 1% 7% 15%
Learning Skills Center 17% 55% 1% 12% 14%
Tutoring Program 8% 63% 2% 11% 16%
Ombudsperson 53% 30% 0.4% 2% 14%
Varsity Athletics 3% 47% 2% 14% 34%
Intramural Athletics 3% 42% 2% 36% 16%
Financial Aid Office 1% 20% 6% 59% 13%
Career Placement Center 14% 40% 8% 26% 11%
Residential and Greek Life 4% 25% 8% 41% 21%
Chartwells 10% 21% 13% 37% 19%
Student Health 2% 24% 13% 49% 12%
Public Safety 1% 27% 19% 39% 13%
Library Services 0.4% 3% 3% 90% 3%
Activities Council 13% 45% 2% 21% 17%
Reach-Up Program 34% 41% 1% 4% 19%
Student Research Support (RSC) 48% 27% 1% 7% 17%

Note: Some responses do not total 100% due to respondents skipping or not answering the questions.