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Graduating Survey - Spring 2016
Student Demographics
### 1. Student ID (OPTIONAL)
This is for verification only. We will not release your ID to anyone or any department. The purpose of asking your ID here is to verify that you have taken this survey and will clear you off of the graduation checkout required from the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness.
* 2. Select category that describes your gender
○ Female
○ Male
3. Select category that describes your race(s)
Hispanic
Black/Non Hispanic
White/Non-Hispanic
Asian
Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
Native American (American Indian/Alaskan Native)
* 4. Select category that describes your current age
☐ 16 years old and younger
☐ 17-20 years old
☐ 21-24 years old
☐ 25 years old and older
* 5. Select category that describes your residence classification at the time you enrolled at KSU
In-state student
Out-of-state student
International student
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* 6. Where will you live after graduation?
Kentucky
Other State
Foreign Country
* 7. What was your student classification when you first enrolled at KSU?
Freshman
Transfer Student
Graduate Student
* 8. What is the highest degree(s) you have earn from KSU this term?
○ Associate
○ Baccalaureate
○ Master
○ Doctoral
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###* 9. What was your associates at KSU this term?
| First major: |  |
| Second major: | |
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###* 10. What was your bachelors at KSU this term?
| Major | Minor |
| First major: | | |
| Second major: | | |
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###* 11. What was your master's degree at KSU this term?
Major
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###* 12. What was your doctor's degree at KSU this term?
| Major |  |
Major
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* 13. What was your overall GPA?
○ 3.51-4.00
○ 3.01-3.50
○ 2.51-3.00
○ 2.00-2.50
* 14. Did either of your parents attend KSU?
○ Yes
○ No
○ I don't know
* 15. Did any of your sibling or relatives attend KSU?
○ No
○ I don't know
○ Yes (please specify)
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* 16. What is MOST LIKELY to be your PRINCIPAL activity upon graduation?
○ Employment
○ Starting or raising a family
○ Military service
○ Volunteer activity (e.g., Peace Corps)
○ Undergraduate Study/Degree
○ Graduate Study/Degree
○ Other
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Employment Continued
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* 17. Which of the following best describes the current state of your employment activity?
I have accepted a position
I have been offered a position and refused it; still searching for preferred position
I am considering one or more specific offers
I am currently searching for a position or waiting for an offer
I will begin searching for a position after graduation
* 18. If you have already accepted an employment offer, what is your employer's name, department, and official job title name? (This may include self employment.) All others please type "NA".
For example:
Kentucky State University
Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Research Analyst*19. Is the degree(s) you earned in the graduating term related to this position?
○ Yes
○ No
○ Not yet applicable
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Undergraduate or Graduate Study/Degree Continued
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* 20. Which of the following best describes the current state of your educational activity?
I have been accepted into one or more programs and will be attending school next semester
I have been accepted into one or more programs but am still deciding
I have been accepted into one or more programs but have deferred admission for a semester
I have not been accepted into a program(s) but am on one or more waiting lists
I have not been accepted into a program(s) and am still waiting to hear
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*21. Which degree(s) do you plan to pursue beginning in the next semester or two.
First bachelor's degree
Second bachelor's degree
Master's degree in the Arts & Sciences
Master's degree in Engineering
Master's degree in Business (MBA)
Other Master's degree (e.g., MPA, MSW, MSN, MAT, MPH, MM)
Professional doctorate (e.g., EdD, DDiv, PsyD)
Ph.D.
Medical degree (e.g., MD, DO, DDS, DVM)
Law degree (e.g., JD, LLB)
Other degree or certificate*22. If you have been accepted into a program and will be attending school in the next semester or two please specify school, degree type, and major.
For example:
Kentucky State University
Bachelor's
Mathematics
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*23. Indicate how effective your education at KSU has been in enabling you to do the following
| Very Effective | Effective | Ineffective | Very Ineffective | N/A |
| Analyze written arguments | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Appreciate other cultures | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Appreciate diversity | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Communicate effectively | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Broaden your intellectual interests | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Develop your leadership skills | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Improve your ability to make decisions | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Increase your self confidence | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Reason mathematically | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Respect different points of view | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Set personal priorities | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Speak to groups | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Think independently | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Understand scientific ideas | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Utilize information technology | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Write clearly | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
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*24. Indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of your education at KSU
| Very Satisfied | Satisfied | Dissatisfied | Very Dissatisfied | N/A |
| Quality of courses in your Liberal Studies requirements | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Quality of courses required by your major | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Availability of courses in your Liberal Studies requirements | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Availability of courses required by your major | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Availability of elective courses | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Quality of career advising by faculty/advisor | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Quality of career advising by the career services office | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Quality of preparation for employment | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Quality of preparation for graduate or professional school | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Quality of instruction by faculty in your Liberal Studies requirement courses | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Quality of instruction by faculty in your major | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Quality of instruction by KSU tutors | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
* 25. How long has it taken you to earn your degree?
○ 2 years or less
○ 3-4 years
○ 5-6 years
○ More than 6 years
* 26. The period to complete your degree was...
As long as I expected
A little longer than I expected
Much longer than I expected
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27. If you could change two things about KSU, what would they be?
27. If you could change two things about KSO, what would they be?
1.
2.
28. Identify two things about KSU that makes it unique compared to other colleges and universities
ently two things about KSO that makes it unique compared to other colleges and of
1.
2.
* 29. What is the highest degree you plan to achieve?
○ Associate degree
○ Bachelor degree
○ Master degree
○ Doctoral degree
○ First professional degree (e.g., medical doctor, lawyer)
Other (please specify)
Other (please specify)
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* 30. Indicate your level of satisfaction with the following programs and services at KSU
| Very Satisfied | Satisfied | Dissatisfied | Very Dissatisfied | N/A |
| Advising | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Athletic programs | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Athletic facilities | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Bookstore hours | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Career counseling services | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Classroom facilities | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Computer Center's services | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Computer labs | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Computer lab hours | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Counseling services | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Financial aid availability | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Financial aid services | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Food services | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Library holdings (books, journals, magazine, etc.) | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Library hours | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Quality of food | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Registrar's office | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Residence halls | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Student government | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Student activities | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Tutoring services | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
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* 31. Indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of your education at KSU
| Very Satisfied | Satisfied | Dissatisfied | Very Dissatisfied | N/A |
| Quality of academic advising before you declared a major | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Quality of academic advising in your major | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Accessibility of advisors before you declared a major | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Accessibility of advisors in your major | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Responsiveness to student concerns by your Dean's office | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Responsiveness to student concerns by your departmental office | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Responsiveness to student concerns by the office of student affairs | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Responsiveness to student concerns by the provost's office | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Responsiveness to student concerns by the registrar's office | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Responsiveness to student concerns by the bursar's office | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Responsiveness to student concerns by the financial aid office | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Responsiveness to student concerns by the library staff | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Responsiveness to student concerns by the food service staff | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Responsiveness to student concerns by the security staff | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Responsiveness of security staff to emergency telephone calls | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
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* 32. Would you continue your education at KSU?
○ Yes
○ No, I'd prefer other Institution
○ No, I have achieved my highest degree
○ I don't know
* 33. Is KSU a good value for the education that student receive?
○ Yes
○ No
○ I don't know
* 34. Will you recommend KSU to other students?
○ Yes
○ No*35. Overall, how satisfied have you been with your education at the Kentucky State University?
○ Very Satisfied
○ Satisfied
○ Dissatisfied
○ Very Dissatisfied
36. Please provide comments you think necessary to improve KSU in the future
Graduating Survey - Spring 2016
Thank You For Completing This Survey!
Prepared by:
Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness (OIRE)
Hume Hall Suite 103
Telephone: (502) 597-5049
http://www.kysu.edu/about_ksu/president/oire
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