2015 Freshman Student Exit Survey American University of Armenia 2015 Freshman Student Exit Survey.

2015 Freshman Student Exit Survey

American University of Armenia 2015 Freshman

Student Exit Survey

American University of Armenia 2015 Freshman Student Exit Survey

Contents

MethodologyResponse Rate and Background ProfileFirst Year ExperienceOverall Educational ExperienceAcademic ProgramUniversity ServicesUndergraduate Education’s Contribution to Student DevelopmentPositive Highlights and Biggest SurpriseSuggestions for ImprovementExpectations From the Upcoming Academic YearOther


Methodology

Objectives. Gather information from freshman students about

• first-year experience• academic environment • extracurricular activities • satisfaction with services provided at the university • expectations for upcoming academic year

Conducted: During April 21 –May 5, 2014

245 (65.2%) out of 376 freshmen participated in the survey.

Thirty-seven (37) partially completed surveys were excluded. Response rate of 55.3%


Response Rate and Background Profile Cont’d

Distribution of respondents by gender

Gender Frequency Percent

Female 117 56.3

Male 91 43.8

Total 208 100.0

Response rate by gender

Gender Number of Freshmen Number of Respondents Percent of Respondents

Female 196 117 59.7

Male 180 91 50.6

Total 376 208 55.3

Distribution of respondents by academic program and by gender N (%)

Academic Program Female Male Total

Business 63 (57.8) 46 (42.2) 109 (100.0)

Computational Sciences 15 (30.0) 35 (70.0) 50 (100.0)

English and Communications 39 (79.6) 10 (20.4) 49 (100.0)

Total 117 (56.3) 91 (43.8) 208 (100.0)


Response Rate and Background Profile

Response rate by academic program

Academic Program Number of Freshmen Number of Respondents Percent of respondents

Business 210 109 51.9

Computational Sciences 82 50 61.0

English and Communications 84 49 58.3

Total 376 208 55.3

Distribution of respondents by academic program

Academic Program Frequency Percent

Business 109 52.4

Computational Sciences 50 24.0

English and Communications 49 23.6

Total 208 100.0

Sharistan

I didn't notice this on the full report but how come you rounded up the CS but not the Business. And, the E&C is rounded down.Do you have a protocol for this?Let's discuss before we finalize.Business: 51.90CS: 60.97E&C: 58.33Total: 55.31

ahakobya

this is not calculated by SPSS, and i somehow missed that. Usually i use excel automatic rounding. you are right, i corrected in all the reports.

ahakobya

I also fixed the gender


Response Rate and Background Profile Cont’d

Distribution of respondents by age

Categories of age Frequency Valid Percent

16 3 1.5

17 54 27.1

18 109 54.8

19 24 12.1

20 and over 9 4.5

Total 199 100.0

Distribution of respondents by citizenship

Categories of citizenship Frequency Percent

Republic of Armenia (including the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh) 191 91.8

Non-Republic of Armenia 17 8.2

Total 208 100.0


First Year Experience

During the current academic year, approximately how many hours did you spend each week doing the following? N (%)

Description Hours per week2014-2015

Academic Year*2013-2014

Academic Year**

Studying, reading, or doing home tasks to prepare for class

More than 20 50 (24.0) 57 (40.2)

11-20 84 (40.4) 53 (37.2)

1-10 73 (35.1) 32 (22.6)

0 1 (0.5) 0 (0.0)

Total 208 (100.0) 142 (100.0)

Working at a job for pay

More than 20 6 (2.9) 6 (4.4)

11-20 13 (6.4) 10 (7.3)

1-10 26 (12.7) 8 (5.9)

0 159 (77.9) 113 (82.5)

Total 204 (100.0) 137 (100.0)

Participating in activities such as sports, student newspaper, student government, music groups, etc.

More than 20 1 (0.5) 7 (5.0)

11-20 14 (6.8) 11 (7.9)

1-10 161 (78.5) 110 (78.6)

0 29 (14.1) 12 (8.6)

Total 205 (100.0) 140 (100.0)*2015 Freshman Student Exit Survey **2014 Freshman Student Exit Survey


First Year Experience Cont’d

During the current academic year, approximately how many hours did you spend each week doing the following? N (%)

Description Hours per week2014-2015


Academic Year**

Volunteering

More than 20 2 (1.0) 9 (6.4)

11-20 4 (2.0) 7 (5.0)

1-10 120 (59.4) 84 (60.0)

0 76 (37.6) 40 (28.6)

Total 202 (100.0) 140 (100.0)

Socializing or spending time with friends

More than 20 16 (7.8) 22 (15.9)

11-20 55 (26.8) 34 (24.5)

1-10 131 (63.9) 81 (58.3)

0 3 (1.5) 2 (1.4)




During the current academic year, approximately how many hours did you spend on homework for each course in a typical week?

Hours per week 2014-2015 Academic Year* 2013-2014 Academic Year**

More than 20 11 (5.3) 17 (11.9)

11-20 24 (11.5) 34 (23.8)

1-10 173 (83.2) 92 (64.4)

0 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0)




* 2015 Freshman Student Exit Survey ** 2014 Freshman Student Exit Survey

During the current academic year, how many writing assignments of the following length did you complete? N (%)

Length of writing assignments

Number of writing assignments

2014-2015 Academic Year*

2013-2014 Academic Year**

Up to 2 pages

10 and more 91 (45.3) 62 (44.9)1-9 110 (54.7) 76 (55.1)0 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0)Total 201 (100.0) 138 (100.0)

Between 3 and 5 pages

10 and more 20 (10.0) 17 (12.3)1-9 173 (86.5) 115 (82.7)0 7 (3.5) 7 (5.0)Total 200 (100.0) 139 (100.0)

Between 6 and 10 pages

10 and more 3 (1.6) 3 (2.1)1-9 110 (57.9) 67 (50.7) 0 77 (40.5) 62 (47.0)Total 190 (100.0) 132 (100.0)

11 pages or more

10 and more 3 (1.6) 3 (2.3)1-9 47 (24.9) 24 (18.2)0 139 (73.5) 105 (79.5)Total 189 (100.0) 132 (100.0)




During the current academic year, how often did you do the following?

Description2014-2015


Academic Year**

Study when there were more interesting things to do 4.10 4.15

Look for information to help you understand course material

4.68 4.74

Take part in class discussion 4.43 4.73

Ask your instructor for help with difficult assignments 3.55 3.75

Finish what you started despite difficulties 5.01 5.13

Keep working hard even if you received a bad grade on an assignment

4.77 4.82

Mean (1=Never 2 3 4 5 6=Very often)




During the current academic year, did you experience difficulty with the following? N(%)

Description Response options2014-2015


Academic Year**

Learning new material

No 96 (46.4) 69 (48.9)

Yes 90 (43.5) 52 (36.9)

Not sure 21 (10.1) 20 (14.2)

Total 207 (100.0) 141 (100.0)

Managing your time

No 62 (30.0) 44 (31.4)

Yes 130 (62.8) 84 (60.0)

Not sure 15 (7.2) 12 (8.6)

Total 207 (100.0) 140 (100.0)

Paying tuition

No 91 (44.2) 65 (46.8)

Yes 77 (37.4) 55 (39.6)

Not sure 38 (18.4) 19 (13.7)

Total 206 (100.0) 139 (100.0)




During the current academic year, did you experience difficulty with the following? N(%)

Description Response options2014-2015


Academic Year**

Getting help with classes

No 147 (71.0) 93 (66.4)

Yes 26 (12.6) 28 (20.0)

Not sure 34 (16.4) 19 (13.6)

Total 207 (100.0) 140 (100.0)

Making new friends

No 165 (79.7) 122 (87.8)

Yes 24 (11.6) 14 (10.1)

Not sure 18 (8.7) 3 (2.2)

Total 207 (100.0) 139 (100.0)

Relating to faculty

No 144 (70.2) 103 (74.1)

Yes 21 (10.2) 20 (14.4)

Not sure 40 (19.5) 16 (11.5)

Total 205 (100.0) 139 (100.0)


Overall Educational Experience

Satisfaction with overall education experience



Academic Year**

How would you rate your overall educational experience during the current academic year?¹

1.95*** 83.7 2.26*** 67.3

If I could start all over again, I would want to attend AUA.²

1.75*** 85.2 1.76*** 83.1

1 Mean (1=excellent and 5=very poor), cumulative percent of excellent and good2 Mean 1=strongly agree and 5=strongly disagree, cumulative percent of strongly agree and agree

*** Significance in Pearson’s correlation testing the relationship between perception of overall educational experience and perception of the willingness to study at AUA if given the opportunity to start all over again; r=0.300, N=203, p<0.01 (2014-2015 AY); r=0.493, N=142, p<0.01 (2013-2014 AY).

* 2014 Freshman Student Exit Survey **2013 Freshman Student Exit Survey


Academic Program

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your first-year experience?

Statement 2014-2015 Academic Year*

2013-2014 Academic Year**

Academic policies and procedures were communicated adequately.

2.02 81.5 2.27 67.1

Information about degree requirements was communicated adequately.

2.00 82.5 2.28 66.0

There was good communication between faculty and students regarding student needs, concerns, and suggestions.

1.97 78.6 2.23 64.3

Interactions among students and faculty were characterized by mutual respect.

1.82 89.3 1.95 82.9

There were opportunities outside the classroom for interaction between students and faculty.

1.86 84.4 2.11 73.2

The grading system at AUA is fair. 2.26 63.4 2.51 52.5

Mean (1=strongly agree and 5=strongly disagree), cumulative percent of strongly agree and agree



University ServicesPlease indicate your level of satisfaction with the following administrative services in the University.



Academic Year**

Classroom facilities and equipment 1.59 93.7 1.60 94.4

Computer resources 1.80 83.9 1.71 87.3

Food services 1.88 84.0 1.85 82.4

Library resources 1.67 90.8 1.57 93.6

Library support services 1.67 90.3 1.53 93.0

Services provided by the Office of the Registrar (except Financial Aid services)

2.17 68.0 2.14 72.1

Financial Aid services–tuition assistance, scholarship, deferred payment, work study

2.12 63.7 2.28 54.2

Services provided by Center for Student Success 1.93 76.4 1.71 87.3

Tuition payment through bank transfer 2.91 47.0 1.85 82.4

Tuition payment through cashier's office 2.38 70.7 1.57 93.6Mean (1=very satisfied and 5=very dissatisfied), cumulative percent of very satisfied and satisfied* 2015 Freshman Student Exit Survey ** 2014 Freshman Student Exit Survey


Undergraduate Education’s Contribution to Student Development

* 2014 Freshman Exit Survey ** 2013 Entering Freshman Survey

How prepared do you feel in the following skills to continue your studies?

Description 2014-2015 Academic Year* 2013-2014 Academic Year**

Writing skills 5.70 5.79

English writing skills 5.69 5.82

Speaking skills 5.87 6.04

English speaking skills 5.75 5.87

Applying scientific methods of enquiry 5.12 5.13

Computer skills 5.39 5.33

To critically analyze ideas and information 5.74 5.89

To lead and guide others 5.55 5.70

To function as part of a team 5.94 6.06

Mean (1=not at all and 7=very well)


Positive Highlights and Biggest Surprise

*Open-ended; Responses recoded

What are the three things that you like most about AUA?*

Description N

Facilities and equipment (comfort, access) 67

Library resources and support 65

Atmosphere/community/environment/culture 63

Faculty members and support 57

Food services 48

Quality of education/Western teaching style 26

What is the biggest surprise (either positive or negative) you experienced at AUA during your first year? *

Description N

Friendly and supportive faculty/mutual respect 18

Atmosphere/being equally treated/respected 17

No surprise 17

Courses/programs/electives 13

Education system 10

Events/public lectures/meeting famous people 9

Suggestions for Improvements


Student Exit Survey

*Open-ended; Responses recoded

What are the three most important things AUA could do to improve the quality of your undergraduate experience?

Description N

Improve facilities/equipment/new technologies/WIFI’s quality/add more space 58

Improve educational methodologies/processes/materials/course design 39

Increase the number of courses: general education, electives, majors, minors/more undergraduate programs

29

Improve organizational management (communication, accountability, time management, registration for courses, student success and other services)

27

Review the timeline for midterms and finals/give chance to retake exams/better schedule and organize the exams

22

Invite more (foreign) faculty (better/more qualified/experienced/full-time) and teaching assistants

20


Expectations From the Upcoming Academic Year


Description During the current academic year, how often did you do the

following?

How often do you expect to do the following in the next academic

year?2014-2015


Academic Year**2015-2016


Academic Year**Finish what you start despite difficulties

5.01 5.13 5.43 5.54

Keep working hard even if you receive a bad grade on an assignment

4.77 4.82 5.32 5.46

Take part in class discussions 4.43 4.73 5.17 5.38

Look for information to help you understand course material

4.68 4.74 5.04 5.11

Ask your instructor for help with difficult assignments

3.55 3.75 4.75 4.97

Study when there are more interesting things to do

4.10 4.15 4.56 4.63

Mean (1=never and 6=very often)


Expectations From the Upcoming Academic Year Cont’d


For you, how important is it that the University provides?

Description2015 Freshman Student

Exit Survey2014 Freshman Student Exit

Survey

Campus activities and events 5.04 5.19

Academic challenge 5.01 5.21

Support for student success 4.97 5.21

Diverse student body 4.87 5.05Mean (1=not important and 6=very important)

What do you expect your average grade to be during the next academic year N (%)

Grades 2015-2016 Academic Year* 2014-2015 Academic Year**

A 92 (45.3) 75 (53.2)

A- 69 (34.0) 54 (38.3)

B+ and lower 42 (20.7) 12 (8.5)

Total 203 (100.0) 141 (100.0)


Expectations From the Upcoming Academic Year Cont’d

Do you expect to graduate in four years? N (%)

Answer options 2015 Freshman Student Exit Survey 2014 Freshman Student Exit Survey

Yes 184 (90.6) 124 (88.6)

No 3 (1.5) 1 (0.7)

Uncertain 16 (7.9) 15 (10.7)

Total 203 (100.0) 140 (100.0)


Other

For the current academic year, are you a recipient of financial aid from the University (tuition assistance, deferred payment, work-study, scholarship)? N (%)

Answer options 2014-2015 Academic Year N (%)* 2013-2014 Academic Year N (%)**

Yes 85 (41.1) 66 (46.2)

No 122 (58.9) 74 (51.7)

Total 207 (100.0) 140 (100.0)


How are you paying for your University education? N (%)

Description2015 Freshman Student

Exit Survey2014 Freshman Student

Exit Survey

Support from parents or relatives 178 (85.6) 112 (79.0)

Tuition assistance / AUA-provided tuition assistance 59 (28.4) 41 (28.7)

Grants or scholarships / AUA-provided scholarships 20 (9.6) 21 (14.7)

Job or personal savings / Job 18 (8.7) 16 (11.2)

Deferred payment / AUA-provided deferred payment 7 (3.4) 5 (3.5)

Other 11 (5.3) 6 (4.2)

Total N of respondents 208 (100.0) 140 (100.0)

Other Cont’d

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How many of your close friends attend AUA? N (%)

Number of friends 2015 Freshman Student Exit Survey 2014 Freshman Student Exit Survey

4 or more 94 (45.6) 71 (50.7)

3 27 (13.1) 19 (13.6)

2 35 (17.0) 10 (7.1)

1 16 (7.8) 13 (9.3)

None 34 (16.5) 27 (19.3)

Total 206 (100.0) 140 (100.0)

During the current academic year, where did you mostly prepare for class? N (%)

Description 2014-2015 Academic Year* 2013-2014 Academic Year**

Where I was residing/living 125 (60.4) 84 (59.6)

The University’s library 68 (32.9) 51 (36.2)

At a public or other library N/A 2 (1.4)

At a friend’s house N/A 1 (0.7)

Other 14 (6.8) 3 (2.1)

Total 207 (100.0) 141 (100.0)

Other Cont’d


Student Exit Survey


During the current academic year how did you mostly get to class? N (%)

Means of transportation 2014-2015 Academic Year** 2013-2014 Academic Year*

Public transportation 123 (60.0) 92 (65.2)

Walk 40 (19.5) 29 (20.6)

Drive 33 (16.1) 16 (11.3)

Other 9 (4.4) 4 (2.8)

Total 205 (100.0) 141 (100.0)

During the current academic year where did you mostly prepare for class? N (%)

Description 2014-2015 Academic Year** 2013-2014 Academic Year*

Where I was residing/living 125 (60.4) 84 (59.6)

The University’s library 68 (32.9) 51 (36.2)

At a public or other library N/A 2 (1.4)

At a friend’s house N/A 1 (0.7)

Other 14 (6.8) 3 (2.1)

Total 207 (100.0) 141 (100.0)


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