University of Nebraska Kearney

Music Alumni Survey 

Music faculty members of the Department of Music and Performing Arts are always interested in finding ways to improve upon their instruction. We believe we can learn a great deal from music alumni, particularly those who have pursued careers in the music profession.  As an Indirect Measure, the department has elected to survey former students to learn about their perceptions of their educational experience at UNK/Kearney State College.  If you would please take a few minutes to fill out the following survey and send it back in the pre-paid envelope, we would appreciate it.

Name (optional) _________________________________   Graduation Date _______________

Directions
Please circle one rating for each question.  The ratings are on a 5-point system, with 5 being the highest and 1 the lowest.  0 is used for questions that are not relevant to your experience or knowledge.

PART I.  CONCERNING ONLY YOUR EXPERIENCES IN MUSIC CLASSES, LESSONS AND ENSEMBLES AT UNK, HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING?

1. Over all, how well did your music learning at UNK meet your early professional needs?
         
         5-EXCELLENT   4-GOOD   3-ADEQUATE  2-NEEDED IMPROVEMENT    2-POOR   0-NA
    
2. Over all, what was the level of instruction you received in music classes?
          
         5-EXCELLENT   4-GOOD   3-ADEQUATE  2-NEEDED IMPROVEMENT    2-POOR   0-NA
    
3. What was the level of learning and retention you achieved in music classes?
           
        5-EXCELLENT   4-GOOD   3-ADEQUATE  2-NEEDED IMPROVEMENT    2-POOR   0-NA
    
4. Did the music faculty members care about you as a person?
         
        5-EXCELLENT   4-GOOD   3-ADEQUATE  2-NEEDED IMPROVEMENT    2-POOR   0-NA
    
5. Were you challenged to seek your greatest potential?
         
        5-EXCELLENT   4-GOOD   3-ADEQUATE  2-NEEDED IMPROVEMENT    2-POOR   0-NA
    
6. Did the members of the faculty show professionalism in dealing with you?
           
        5-EXCELLENT   4-GOOD   3-ADEQUATE  2-NEEDED IMPROVEMENT    2-POOR   0-NA
    
7. Rate the quality and functionality of the music building and equipment.
   
        5-EXCELLENT   4-GOOD   3-ADEQUATE  2-NEEDED IMPROVEMENT    2-POOR   0-NA
   
   

   _____Rehearsal Halls	_____Class Rooms	_____Heat/Cooling
   _____Recital Hall	_____Practice Rooms	_____Lighting
   _____Student Lounge	_____Faculty Studios	_____Acoustics
   _____Halls	_____Rest Rooms	_____Carpet
   _____Walls	_____Storage Space	_____Other _____

   
   
    
8. Rate the quality school-owned equipment (answer only those of which you have knowledge)
   
        5-EXCELLENT   4-GOOD   3-ADEQUATE  2-NEEDED IMPROVEMENT    2-POOR   0-NA
   
   

   _____Computers	_____Pianos	_____String Instruments
   _____Printers	_____Brass Instruments	_____Woodwind Instruments
   _____Synthesizers	_____Choral Risers	_____Percussion Instruments
   _____Clavinovas (Piano Tech)	_____Sound Recording	_____Sound Reproduction
   _____Band Uniforms	_____Other _____	_____Other _____

   
   
    
9. What equipment or facility items are needed that the department does not have?
   
   
    
10. What was the level of interest and support demonstrated by Music Office Secretary, student staff and Department Chair?
          
         5-EXCELLENT   4-GOOD   3-ADEQUATE  2-NEEDED IMPROVEMENT    2-POOR   0-NA
    
    
    POSITIVE EXAMPLES:
    ___________________________________________________________________
    
    
    NEGATIVE EXAMPLES:
    ___________________________________________________________________             
    
    
     
11. In your present situation, how comfortable are you calling upon the faculty or staff for assistance and support?
          
       5-EXCELLENT   4-GOOD   3-ADEQUATE  2-NEEDED IMPROVEMENT    2-POOR   0-NA
    
    
    POSITIVE EXAMPLES:
    ___________________________________________________________________             
    
    
    NEGATIVE EXAMPLES:
    ___________________________________________________________________             
    
     
12. From your experiences since you graduated, what is the public perception of the quality (our image) of music at UNK?
          
         5-EXCELLENT   4-GOOD   3-ADEQUATE  2-NEEDED IMPROVEMENT    2-POOR   0-NA
    
    
    POSITIVE EXAMPLES:
    ___________________________________________________________________
    
    
    NEGATIVE EXAMPLES: 
    ___________________________________________________________________             
    
                       

Part II. OPEN ENDED RESPONSES:  Please respond in any way and at any length you wish.  Refer by number to questions above if needed.

1. Concerning your education in music at UNK, what things did you find to be positive.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
    
2. What things did you find to be negative.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
    
3. If you could change things in the music department at UNK, what would they be? How would you do it?.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

Previous Instrument, Replaced Fall 2007