1. gender frequency percent response choice€¦ · msu 2009 senior survey nursing prepared by...

1. GenderFrequency Percent Response Choice36 92.31% Female3 7.69% MaleTotal Number of Responses = 39

2. Ethnic BackgroundFrequency Percent Response Choice38 97.44% White0 0.00% Black/African-American0 0.00% Asian/Pacific Islander0 0.00% American Indian/Alaska Native1 2.56% HispanicTotal Number of Responses = 39

3. Are you a U.S. citizen?Frequency Percent Response Choice38 97.44% Yes1 2.56% NoTotal Number of Responses = 39

4. What is your residency classification at MSU?Frequency Percent Response Choice35 89.74% In-state4 10.26% Out-of-state0 0.00% InternationalTotal Number of Responses = 39

5. AgeFrequency Percent Response Choice13 33.33% 22 or younger8 20.51% 23-274 10.26% 28-347 17.95% 35-447 17.95% 45 or olderTotal Number of Responses = 39

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6. Has either of your parents received a bachelor's degree?Frequency Percent Response Choice18 46.15% Yes21 53.85% NoTotal Number of Responses = 39

7. Has either of your parents received a degree from Murray State?Frequency Percent Response Choice11 28.21% Yes28 71.79% NoTotal Number of Responses = 39

8. What was your original entry status to MSU?Frequency Percent Response Choice19 48.72% Freshman15 38.46% Transfer from community college/technical school5 12.82% Transfer from 4-yr institutionTotal Number of Responses = 39

9. If transfer student, how many credits were transferred?Frequency Percent Response Choice0 0.00% 12 or fewer0 0.00% 13-306 30.00% 31-6014 70.00% Over 60Total Number of Responses = 20

10. If transfer student, approximately what percent of your University Studies(general education) classes did you take at Murray State?Frequency Percent Response Choice13 65.00% Under 25%3 15.00% 25-49%2 10.00% 50-74%2 10.00% 75-100%Total Number of Responses = 20


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11. What has been your attendance status at MSU?Frequency Percent Response Choice28 71.79% Primarily full-time11 28.21% Primarily part-timeTotal Number of Responses = 39

12. In which Residential College are you a member?Frequency Percent Response Choice11 28.21% Do not know3 7.69% Clark College2 5.13% Elizabeth College3 7.69% Franklin-Springer Colleges4 10.26% Hart College5 12.82% Hester College3 7.69% Regents College5 12.82% Richmond College3 7.69% White CollegeTotal Number of Responses = 39

13. Have you ever received any type of Financial Aid while at MSU?(Scholarships, grants, work-study, etc.)Frequency Percent Response Choice25 64.10% Yes14 35.90% NoTotal Number of Responses = 39

14. What degree are you seeking at this time?Frequency Percent Response Choice0 0.00% Associate39 100.00% BaccalaureateTotal Number of Responses = 39


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Total Number of Responses = 39


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15. How many years will it take you to complete your degree from the point of your initial enrollment in college (including any time at a previous institution)?Frequency Percent Response Choice4 10.26% Two2 5.13% Three5 12.82% Four16 41.03% Five3 7.69% Six9 23.08% More than six

16. In what range does your grade point average fall?Frequency Percent Response Choice0 0.00% 2.00 - 2.505 12.82% 2.51 - 3.0026 66.67% 3.01 - 3.508 20.51% 3.51 - 4.00

Questions 17 and 18 relate to department and program information.

19. For what purpose did you enroll at MSU?Frequency Percent Response Choice0 0.00% To receive an associate degree39 100.00% To receive a baccalaureate degree0 0.00% To take a few job related courses0 0.00% To transfer to another college/university

20. What is the highest degree you eventually hope to receive?Frequency Percent Response Choice0 0.00% Associate11 28.21% Baccalaureate25 64.10% Graduate3 7.69% Professional


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21. Which best describes your situation?Frequency Percent Response Choice26 66.67% Did not change major/area1 2.56% Did not initially declare major/area12 30.77% Changed major/area

22. While school was in session during the past year, how many hours per week,on average, did you work for pay?Frequency Percent Response Choice10 25.64% Did not work3 7.69% Worked 1-10 hrs9 23.08% Worked 11-20 hrs5 12.82% Worked 21-30 hrs9 23.08% Worked 31-40 hrs3 7.69% Worked over 40 hrs

23. For the most part, were classes offered at times convenient to you?Frequency Percent Response Choice37 94.87% Yes2 5.13% No

24. If no, what time would you have preferred?Frequency Percent Response Choice2 66.67% Late afternoon0 0.00% Evening0 0.00% Weekend1 33.33% During the day






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25. Which best describes the location where you completed the majority of yourcoursework?Frequency Percent Response Choice26 66.67% Murray4 10.26% Paducah0 0.00% Ft. Campbell2 5.13% Madisonville2 5.13% Hopkinsville3 7.69% Henderson2 5.13% On the Internet0 0.00% Other

26. Did you take any online courses while at Murray State?Frequency Percent Response Choice19 50.00% Yes19 50.00% No

27. Did it take you an extra semester or more to complete degree requirements at Murray State?Frequency Percent Response Choice23 58.97% Yes16 41.03% No

28. If yes, why did it take you an extra semester or more?Frequency Percent Response Choice1 4.35% Work obligation limited my enrollment.4 17.39% Family obligations limited my enrollment.2 8.70% Tuition and other costs of attendance limited my enrollment.8 34.78% A decision to change majors added to my requirements.1 4.35% A required course or courses were not offered.1 4.35% Credits were lost transferring to Murray State.6 26.09% Other






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29. Did you have trouble getting any course(s) you needed while at Murray State?Frequency Percent Response Choice12 30.77% Yes27 69.23% No

30. If yes, why did you have trouble getting the course?Frequency Percent Response Choice2 16.67% Not offered the semester I needed it.1 8.33% Not offered at hours convenient to my work schedule.2 16.67% Not offered at hours suitable for my school schedule.7 58.33% All course sections were closed.0 0.00% I was unaware of the prerequisites for the course.

31. Which statement best describes your experience with off-campus coop/internship?Frequency Percent Response Choice29 74.36% Cannot judge, I did not have one.7 17.95% My experience was very valuable.3 7.69% My experience was valuable.0 0.00% My experience was of little value.0 0.00% My experience was of no value.

32. Which statement best describes your experience with on-campus faculty-directed research, scholarly, or creative project?Frequency Percent Response Choice27 69.23% Cannot judge; I did not have one.3 7.69% My experience was very valuable.5 12.82% My experience was valuable.4 10.26% My experience was of little value.0 0.00% My experience was of no value.


For questions 34-48, indicate the extent to which you were satisfied.





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33. Which statement best describes your experience with academic advisingin your major/area?Frequency Percent Response Choice1 2.56% Cannot judge; I did not make use of the opportunity.38 97.44% I was satisfied with information my adviser provided.0 0.00% Advice was inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading.0 0.00% My adviser was not available.

34. Class size relative to type of courseFrequency Percent Response Choice24 61.54% Very satisfied14 35.90% Satisfied1 2.56% Dissatisfied0 0.00% Very dissatisfied

35. Out-of-class availability of facultyFrequency Percent Response Choice9 23.08% Very satisfied30 76.92% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied0 0.00% Very dissatisfied

36. Effectiveness of your high school preparation for college workFrequency Percent Response Choice10 25.64% Very satisfied20 51.28% Satisfied5 12.82% Dissatisfied4 10.26% Very dissatisfied






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37. Fairness of faculty in their treatment of individual studentsFrequency Percent Response Choice11 28.21% Very satisfied23 58.97% Satisfied4 10.26% Dissatisfied1 2.56% Very dissatisfied

38. Overall quality of instruction at Murray StateFrequency Percent Response Choice13 33.33% Very satisfied25 64.10% Satisfied1 2.56% Dissatisfied0 0.00% Very dissatisfied

39. Quality of instruction in University Studies (General Education) coursesFrequency Percent Response Choice9 23.68% Very satisfied26 68.42% Satisfied3 7.89% Dissatisfied0 0.00% Very dissatisfied

40. Quality of instruction in your majorFrequency Percent Response Choice21 53.85% Very satisfied17 43.59% Satisfied1 2.56% Dissatisfied0 0.00% Very dissatisfied






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41. Clarity of program objectives in your majorFrequency Percent Response Choice19 48.72% Very satisfied20 51.28% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied0 0.00% Very dissatisfied

42. Intellectual challenge of the academic programFrequency Percent Response Choice24 61.54% Very satisfied15 38.46% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied0 0.00% Very dissatisfied

43. Encouragement and information from your major department foremployment after graduationFrequency Percent Response Choice14 36.84% Very satisfied23 60.53% Satisfied1 2.63% Dissatisfied0 0.00% Very dissatisfied

44. Availability of opportunities to engage in a faculty-mentored research, scholarly, or creative project in your area of study/interestFrequency Percent Response Choice8 21.05% Very satisfied26 68.42% Satisfied4 10.53% Dissatisfied0 0.00% Very dissatisfied






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45. Library hoursFrequency Percent Response Choice8 21.05% Very satisfied29 76.32% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied1 2.63% Very dissatisfied

46. Effectiveness of library personnel in meeting your information needsFrequency Percent Response Choice9 23.08% Very satisfied29 74.36% Satisfied1 2.56% Dissatisfied0 0.00% Very dissatisfied

47. Access to library resources on handFrequency Percent Response Choice5 13.16% Very satisfied32 84.21% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied1 2.63% Very dissatisfied

48. Electronic access to library resourcesFrequency Percent Response Choice15 38.46% Very satisfied21 53.85% Satisfied2 5.13% Dissatisfied1 2.56% Very dissatisfied

was in helping you achieve these goals.






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For questions 49-55, please indicate how effective University Studies at MSU

49. Writing SkillsFrequency Percent Response Choice5 12.82% Very effective28 71.79% Effective6 15.38% Ineffective0 0.00% Very ineffective

50. Speaking SkillsFrequency Percent Response Choice6 15.38% Very effective28 71.79% Effective5 12.82% Ineffective0 0.00% Very ineffective

51. Critical Thinking SkillsFrequency Percent Response Choice12 30.77% Very effective21 53.85% Effective5 12.82% Ineffective1 2.56% Very ineffective

52. Computer TechnologyFrequency Percent Response Choice6 15.38% Very effective26 66.67% Effective7 17.95% Ineffective0 0.00% Very ineffective


1 2.63% Very ineffective


For questions 56-83, please indicate how satisfactorily the following

0 0.00% Very dissatisfiedTotal Number of Responses = 39


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53. General Knowledge in the liberal arts and sciencesFrequency Percent Response Choice6 15.79% Very effective27 71.05% Effective5 13.16% Ineffective0 0.00% Very ineffective

54. International PerspectivesFrequency Percent Response Choice4 10.53% Very effective23 60.53% Effective10 26.32% Ineffective


55. Stimulation of interest in areas outside your chosen field of studyFrequency Percent Response Choice5 13.16% Very effective23 60.53% Effective9 23.68% Ineffective


met your needs

56. African-American Student ServicesFrequency Percent Response Choice39 100.00% Did not use0 0.00% Very satisfied0 0.00% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied

0 0.00% Very dissatisfied





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57. Career Services OfficeFrequency Percent Response Choice30 76.92% Did not use4 10.26% Very satisfied4 10.26% Satisfied1 2.56% Dissatisfied


58. Counseling and Testing CenterFrequency Percent Response Choice37 94.87% Did not use1 2.56% Very satisfied1 2.56% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


59. Cultural programming and activitiesFrequency Percent Response Choice37 94.87% Did not use0 0.00% Very satisfied2 5.13% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


60. E-study coursesFrequency Percent Response Choice7 17.95% Did not use20 51.28% Very satisfied11 28.21% Satisfied1 2.56% Dissatisfied






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61. Food ServicesFrequency Percent Response Choice20 51.28% Did not use2 5.13% Very satisfied12 30.77% Satisfied4 10.26% Dissatisfied


62. Greek life and activitiesFrequency Percent Response Choice34 87.18% Did not use0 0.00% Very satisfied3 7.69% Satisfied1 2.56% Dissatisfied


63. Health ServicesFrequency Percent Response Choice24 61.54% Did not use8 20.51% Very satisfied3 7.69% Satisfied3 7.69% Dissatisfied


64. Honor Societies/Departmental Clubs/Special Interest OrganizationsFrequency Percent Response Choice24 61.54% Did not use6 15.38% Very satisfied8 20.51% Satisfied1 2.56% Dissatisfied






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65. International Programs and activitiesFrequency Percent Response Choice37 94.87% Did not use1 2.56% Very satisfied1 2.56% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


66. International student support servicesFrequency Percent Response Choice39 100.00% Did not use0 0.00% Very satisfied0 0.00% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


67. Intramural Sports and RecreationFrequency Percent Response Choice33 84.62% Did not use1 2.56% Very satisfied4 10.26% Satisfied1 2.56% Dissatisfied


68. Lowry Center/Community CollegeFrequency Percent Response Choice35 89.74% Did not use2 5.13% Very satisfied1 2.56% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied






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69. LibraryFrequency Percent Response Choice12 30.77% Did not use14 35.90% Very satisfied13 33.33% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


70. MAP ReportFrequency Percent Response Choice2 5.13% Did not use15 38.46% Very satisfied17 43.59% Satisfied4 10.26% Dissatisfied


71. MSU Web siteFrequency Percent Response Choice0 0.00% Did not use25 64.10% Very satisfied14 35.90% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


72. NCAA SportsFrequency Percent Response Choice30 76.92% Did not use1 2.56% Very satisfied7 17.95% Satisfied1 2.56% Dissatisfied






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73. Online courses that are not e-studyFrequency Percent Response Choice28 71.79% Did not use6 15.38% Very satisfied5 12.82% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


74. Racer Touch RegistrationFrequency Percent Response Choice0 0.00% Did not use17 43.59% Very satisfied13 33.33% Satisfied4 10.26% Dissatisfied


75. Residential College programming and activitiesFrequency Percent Response Choice25 64.10% Did not use2 5.13% Very satisfied11 28.21% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


76. Scholarships/grants/student employmentFrequency Percent Response Choice13 33.33% Did not use10 25.64% Very satisfied10 25.64% Satisfied5 12.82% Dissatisfied






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77. Security ServicesFrequency Percent Response Choice28 71.79% Did not use2 5.13% Very satisfied9 23.08% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


78. Services for non-traditional studentsFrequency Percent Response Choice34 87.18% Did not use5 12.82% Very satisfied0 0.00% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


79. Student Support Services (Trio)Frequency Percent Response Choice36 92.31% Did not use2 5.13% Very satisfied1 2.56% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


80. Student PIN SystemFrequency Percent Response Choice1 2.56% Did not use19 48.72% Very satisfied16 41.03% Satisfied3 7.69% Dissatisfied




7 17.95% SeldomTotal Number of Responses = 39


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81. Student Records/Transcript ServicesFrequency Percent Response Choice9 23.08% Did not use12 30.77% Very satisfied16 41.03% Satisfied1 2.56% Dissatisfied


82. Computer and Internet access for study and research needsFrequency Percent Response Choice7 17.95% Did not use18 46.15% Very satisfied11 28.21% Satisfied2 5.13% Dissatisfied


83. Women's CenterFrequency Percent Response Choice37 94.87% Did not use2 5.13% Very satisfied0 0.00% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


84. To what extent did you participate in Residential College activities?Frequency Percent Response Choice25 64.10% Did not participate2 5.13% Frequently5 12.82% Occasionally

1 2.56% Very negative

University Graduate." Please indicate how effective your MSU experience was in


0 0.00% Very ineffectiveTotal Number of Responses = 39


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85. Which phrase best describes your opinion of Residential Colleges?Frequency Percent Response Choice24 61.54% Not familiar with Residential Colleges1 2.56% Very positive8 20.51% Positive5 12.82% Negative


Questions 86-95The University has formulated ten desired "Characteristics of the Murray State

enhancing your abilities in each area.

86. Engage in mature, independent and creative thought and express that thought effectively in oral and written communication;Frequency Percent Response Choice13 33.33% Very effective25 64.10% Effective1 2.56% Ineffective


87. Understand and apply the critical and scientific methodologies that academic disciplines employ to discover knowledge and ascertain its validity;Frequency Percent Response Choice13 33.33% Very effective25 64.10% Effective1 2.56% Ineffective

1 2.56% Ineffective

2 5.13% Ineffective

8 20.51% Ineffective

4 10.26% Ineffective0 0.00% Very ineffectiveTotal Number of Responses = 39


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88. Apply sound standards of information gathering, analysis and evaluation to reach logical decisions;Frequency Percent Response Choice14 35.90% Very effective24 61.54% Effective


89. Understand the roles and applications of science and technology in the solution of the problems of a changing world;Frequency Percent Response Choice13 33.33% Very effective24 61.54% Effective


90. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the world's historical, literary,philosophical, and artistic traditions;Frequency Percent Response Choice11 28.21% Very effective20 51.28% Effective


91. Understand the dynamics of cultural diversity, of competing economic andpolitical systems, and of complex moral and ethical issues;Frequency Percent Response Choice12 30.77% Very effective23 58.97% Effective

0 0.00% Ineffective

1 2.56% Ineffective

0 0.00% Ineffective

0 0.00% Ineffective0 0.00% Very ineffectiveTotal Number of Responses = 39


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92. Understand the nature of and engage in ethical behavior and responsible citizenship;Frequency Percent Response Choice13 33.33% Very effective26 66.67% Effective


93. Understand the importance of the behaviors necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle;Frequency Percent Response Choice15 38.46% Very effective23 58.97% Effective


94. Demonstrate mastery of a chosen field of study; andFrequency Percent Response Choice17 43.59% Very effective22 56.41% Effective


95. Value intellectual pursuit and continuous learning in a changing world.Frequency Percent Response Choice17 43.59% Very effective22 56.41% Effective

1 2.63% I will work and attend school.

0 0.00% $20,000 - $24,999

6 19.35% University/College in Kentucky

1 2.56% Disagree0 0.00% Strongly disagreeTotal Number of Responses = 39


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96. What do you expect to do after you graduate?Frequency Percent Response Choice20 52.63% I will look for a job.7 18.42% I will continue working in the position I now have.0 0.00% I will seek a bachelor's degree.10 26.32% I will go to graduate school.0 0.00% I will go to law school.0 0.00% I will go to medical school.0 0.00% I will go to other professional school.

0 0.00% I will not work or attend school.Total Number of Responses = 38

97. If you intend to work full-time, what do you expect your salary to be?Frequency Percent Response Choice9 23.68% Above $50,00020 52.63% $40,000 - $50,0009 23.68% $30,000 - $39,9990 0.00% $25,000 - $29,999

0 0.00% Below $20,000Total Number of Responses = 38

98. If you intend to continue your education, please indicate which statementbest describes the institution you will attend.Frequency Percent Response Choice17 54.84% Murray State University

8 25.81% University/College outside KentuckyTotal Number of Responses = 31

99. "I would recommend Murray State University to a prospective student."Frequency Percent Response Choice21 53.85% Strongly agree17 43.59% Agree

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