Graduate Student Survey

Fall 2005

Respondent characteristics 423 responses – 15% of graduate

population Distribution by gender, ethnicity and age

close to actual Distribution across programs generally

near actual Full-time slightly over-represented Most often in second year of attendance 70% employed full-time

Outline Program attributes Services Course activities and impact General assessments of experience Mission and Identity Personal experiences Selection of Xavier Overall rating of Xavier

Section I Program Attributes5 = Strongly Agree, 3 = Neutral, 1 = Strongly Disagree

1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0

There is a good balance between required and elective coursesin my program

This institution has provided access to careers in my field

Changes in policies that affect me as a student are wellcommunicated

Computer access and support services meet my needs

My program offers a logical sequence of courses

The quality of teaching by adjunct faculty is high in my graduateprogram

Courses required for my program are available at convenienttimes

My advisor is sensitive to my needs and concerns.

The faculty in my program maintain effective communication withme

Library resources and other learning resources meet my needs

Program requirements are well defined

Faculty members are accessible outside of the classroom

My program provides strong academic preparation for mychosen occupation

The sizes of my classes are appropriate for effective learning

Faculty possess a balance of experience and knowledge

The faculty in my program have a current and thoroughknowledge of their field

Section II Services5 = Very Satisfied, 3 = Neutral,1 =Very Dissatisfied

1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0

Parking

Student health insurance

Student leadership opportunities

Meeting rooms and lounge areas

Supervised practicum opportunities in graduate program

On-campus computing facilities

Overall career preparation and guidance received.

Student health services and counseling center

Safety and security

Academic rigor of the curriculum in your program

Graduate student service offices

Your primary advisor

Overall curriculum in program

Overall quality of teaching in program

Faculty in your graduate program

Registration process

Section III - Frequency of Activities3 = Often, 2 = Occasionally, 1 = Rarely

1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0

Had assignments w hich required use of other technologiesBeen provided access to other people in your f ield to

Had assignments w hich required use of library resourcesEngaged in active discussions about professional ethics

Gave an oral presentation of your w orkUsed research skills as part of the academic assignments

Encouraged to solve problems independentlyWorked collaboratively w ith other students on assigned

Felt challenged intellectually by course readingsFelt challenged intellectually by the faculty

Felt challenged intellectually by other course assignmentsHad assignments w hich required use of Internet/WWWEngaged in active discussion w ith faculty during class

Engaged in active discussion w ith other students duringWrote papers

Had assignments w hich required use of computers

Course assignments

Section III - Contribution to Learning Experience5 = Greatly, …, 1 = Very Little

1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5

Had assignments which required use of other technologiesBeen provided access to other people in your field to enhance

Had assignments which required use of library resourcesWorked collaboratively with other students on assigned projects

Had assignments which required use of Internet/WWW resourcesGave an oral presentation of your work

Used research skills as part of the academic assignmentsFelt challenged intellectually by course readings

Had assignments which required use of computersWrote papers

Engaged in active discussions about professional ethicsEncouraged to solve problems independently

Felt challenged intellectually by other course assignmentsFelt challenged intellectually by the faculty

Engaged in active discussion with other students during classEngaged in active discussion with faculty during class

Frequency of Academic Experience in relation to Contribution

Professional ethicsChallenge-readings

Challenge-faculty

Challenge - assignments

Access to others in field

Oral presentation

Worked with other students

Discussion w/students

Discussion w/faculty

Solve independently

Use WWW

Wrote papers

Use computersUse research skills

Use library

Use other technologies

3.00

3.20

3.40

3.60

3.80

4.00

4.20

4.40

1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00

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Section IV - Rating of Xavier5 = Positive/High, …,1 = Poor/Low

1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0

Sense of belonging to the Xaviercommunity

Diversity in student body

Value for cost

Opportunities to interact withstudents with different ideas and

perspectives

Academic challenge

Opportunities for student/facultyinteraction

Quality of academic experience

Section VI - Jesuit Mission and Identity4 = Very Much, …,1 = Very Little

1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0

Understanding the Jesuit principle of being men and women forothers

Making connections between your intellectual and spiritual life

Actively working to further social justice

Devoting effort to others in need

Understanding the mission of Xavier University

Increasing your awareness of the relationship between globaland local issues

Actively working toward a more inclusive community

Defining your own values and beliefs

Leading by example

Ability to look critically at society and its institutions

Making ethical decisions in personal situations

Demonstrating respect for others' differences

Making ethical decisions in professional situations

Section VII Personal Experiences5 = Strongly Agree, …, 1 = Strongly Disagree

1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0

My voice influences policies and procedures that affect students

My program actively recruits graduate students fromunderrepresented groups

Access to a mentor within my field of study is an option to me

The financial aid services meet my needs

There are adequate opportunities to acquire professionalexperience through supervised practice

Concern exists for me as an individual

There is a person or office I would turn to if I had concerns aboutthe university or if I perceived abuse or misconduct in my

Graduate students in my program are appropriately preparedand trained before entering the profession

I developed the administrative and human relation skillsnecessary for success in my profession

Xavier exhibits a commitment to graduate studies

My program fosters my ability to apply theory to practice

The faculty exhibits fair and unbiased treatment of individualstudents

My program fosters the ability to work well with others

My classmates are committed to success

Faculty members are accessible and helpful.

Section VIII - Selection of Xavier Criteria5 = Very Important, …, 1 = Very Unimportant

1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0

Financial support from Xavier

Recommendation of a friend

Encouragement of programfaculty

Other

Cost

Location

Graduate program reputation

University reputation

Program matches interests

Section V Overall Rating5 = Definitely Yes/Excellent, …, 1 = Definitely No/Poor

1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0

Overall, how would you rate thisschool?

If you could begin again, wouldyou enroll here again?

Would recommend Xavier toothers?