The Graduating Student Survey This Survey Is Administered in the Spring Semester to Students Who Are Graduating in the Fall, Spring Or Summer
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The Graduating Student Survey This survey is administered in the spring semester to students who are graduating in the fall, spring or summer. Undergraduate students complete the survey online and in paper. Graduate students only complete the survey online. 2013 Graduating Student Survey Summary The purpose of this survey is to understand the student experience at Marymount. The university uses the results from this survey to make improvements where needed and to continue supporting areas that are working well. In summary, this survey is part of the university’s many efforts towards continuing improvement. Survey Sample and Methodology The survey was administered in the spring semester to students who were graduating in fall 2012, spring 2013, or summer 2013. Undergraduates completed the survey online or in paper. Graduates completed the survey online. The overall survey response rate was 55% with 62% of undergraduates and 44% of graduates responding. The summary below briefly lists the most and least positive results in each of the categories given below. For more detailed information, see the 2012-13 Graduating Student Survey results or contact the Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness. Summary of Results Overall Experience Educational Preparation Nine out of ten students found Marymount On average, all students rated their to be a welcoming environment with preparation to evaluate information the supportive staff. highest and preparation to conduct Less than 7 out of 10 students would research in their fields the lowest. select Marymount again if given the Approximately 60% of undergraduates opportunity. and 70% of graduates indicated they felt 80% of graduating students found prepared to find a job in their field. Marymount to be academically Contribution to personal development challenging. 57% of undergraduates indicated that the Facilities and Services university contributed a great extent to Technology and library services were the their interest in different cultures and most highly rated services and facilities. openness to new experiences. Student accounts and financial aid One out of four students indicated that the services received the lowest average university contributed to a great extent ratings for services. their understanding of global issues. Students were the least satisfied with Future Plans parking, recreational, and dining facilities. 73% of undergraduates and 69% of Faculty and Advising graduates were looking for full-time In general, students found faculty to be employment. approachable and experts in their fields. 49% of undergraduates and 14% of 6 out of 10 students indicated that they graduates plan to continue their education discussed future plans such as career after graduating from Marymount. development or further education with 10% of undergraduates and 24% of their advisors. graduates will continue working in the same position after graduation. 2012‐13 Graduating Student Survey Results Undergraduates What degree are you receiving? Respondents Percent Associate ‐‐‐‐ Bachelor 412 100.0 Undergraduate Certificate ‐‐‐‐ What school do you belong to? Respondents Percent School of Arts & Sciences 173 42.0 School of Business Administration 94 22.8 School of Education and Human Services 59 14.3 School of Health Professions 85 20.6 What is your major? Academic School Program Respondents School of Arts & Sciences Art 3 Biology 25 Communications 20 English 7 Fashion Design 9 Fashion Merchandising 23 Graphic Design 7 History 11 Interior Design 26 Liberal Studies 17 Mathematics 3 Politics 9 Theology and Religious Studies 3 School of Business Administration Business Administration 77 Economics in Society 4 Information Technology 16 Paralegal Studies 1 School of Education & Human Services Criminal Justice 18 Criminal Justice/Forensic Science 7 Multidisciplinary Studies 10 Sociology 5 Psychology 25 School of Health Professions Health Sciences 28 Nursing (BSN) 57 What was your primary enrollment status during your program? Respondents Percent Full‐Time 388 95.3 Part‐Time 19 4.7 Which of the following statements describes your employment status while you attended school? Respondents Percent Employed Full‐time 56 13.8 Employed Part‐time On‐Campus 100 24.6 Employed Part‐time Off‐Campus 142 35.0 Not Employed during education 108 26.6 If you were employed, were you employed in a position related to your field of study? Respondents Percent No 166 56.1 Yes 130 43.9 How many years did you live on campus? Respondents Percent Never lived on campus 233 57.0 Less than one year 16 3.9 1 to 2 years 35 8.6 3 or more 125 30.6 Which of the following statements describes your start at MU? Respondents Percent I have earned a degree from another college or 45 11.1 university prior to enrolling at MU. I transferred into MU from a community 171 42.0 college, four‐year college, or University. MU is the only college or university I have 191 46.9 attended If you earned a degree prior to enrolling at MU, what degree have you earned? Respondents Percent Associates 13 29.5 Bachelors 30 68.2 Masters 1 2.3 Other ‐‐‐‐ Age Respondents Percent 22 or younger 189 59.2 23‐25 130 40.8 26‐and older ‐‐‐‐ At which location did you take the majority of your classes? Respondents Percent Ballston Center 108 26.6 Main Campus 291 71.7 Reston Center 3 0.7 Other 4 1.0 University Facilities Used Satisfied Services Never Respondents Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very Overall satisfaction with University facilities 399 2.3 8.0 27.3 47.4 14.3 0.8 Classrooms 406 3.2 11.8 26.8 46.3 11.8 ‐‐ Computer labs 405 1.2 3.2 19.3 48.1 25.4 2.7 Science labs 406 1.2 3.2 23.9 35.7 15.8 20.2 Library and extensions 406 1.7 5.9 17.0 47.8 26.8 0.7 Student Center 405 1.2 4.0 28.4 38.3 13.8 14.3 Recreational facilities 403 4.0 7.9 25.3 36.0 11.2 15.6 Athletic facilities 405 4.2 8.1 22.7 30.4 10.9 23.7 Residence halls 405 4.4 11.1 26.7 23.7 7.2 26.9 Dining facilities 405 8.9 17.3 26.9 25.7 9.6 11.6 Student Services Used Satisfied Respondents Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very Never Services Overall experience with student services 399 2.3 6.5 13.3 61.7 13.3 3.0 Registrar’s Office 400 4.0 7.3 9.5 61.5 17.5 0.3 Student Accounts Office 401 7.2 12.0 10.0 55.1 15.0 0.7 Library services 400 0.8 2.3 6.5 63.3 26.5 0.8 Computer equipment and resources 401 0.7 4.7 9.2 62.1 21.7 1.5 Tutorial help or other academic support services 399 1.3 5.8 6.5 57.4 20.6 8.5 Campus social life 400 5.5 13.8 11.8 52.5 12.0 5.0 Student clubs and organizations 399 4.3 11.8 10.8 53.1 14.0 6.0 Opportunities to attend student‐sponsored events 396 3.0 9.3 12.1 54.3 17.2 4.0 Career counseling and job search services 400 5.3 10.3 9.0 48.0 21.5 6.0 Personal counseling services 393 2.5 5.6 10.4 50.1 19.3 12.0 Campus ministry services 396 2.0 7.6 9.8 50.5 15.9 14.1 Student Health Services 396 3.0 8.8 10.4 54.5 15.4 7.8 Office of Parking Services 401 9.5 14.0 11.5 47.9 12.5 4.7 Campus security 400 3.0 10.8 10.3 52.8 19.3 4.0 Shuttle bus services 396 3.0 9.8 9.3 54.3 22.2 1.3 Disability support services 393 1.3 5.9 11.5 50.9 16.0 14.5 International student services 391 1.3 4.6 7.7 52.2 17.9 16.4 Financial Aid information 395 6.3 9.6 10.9 50.4 17.2 5.6 Financial Aid processing 395 6.8 12.7 10.1 45.8 18.7 5.8 Library books, journals, media and electronic resources for your academic needs 400 1.8 4.0 7.8 54.5 30.5 1.5 Academic Experience Opinion Respondents Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Disagree No Agree Overall, MU provides a high quality academic experience. 408 3.9 3.4 8.1 54.9 29.7 MU has a welcoming environment. 407 3.9 3.7 6.1 48.6 37.6 University staff are supportive of students achieving their goals. 408 3.2 4.4 7.8 46.1 38.5 University communications are clear and effective. 407 6.6 13.3 15.7 43.0 21.4 Information about university events is easily available. 408 4.2 8.3 15.2 46.3 26.0 Overall, my courses at MU were academically challenging 407 2.9 5.2 9.8 57.0 25.1 If I could start over, I would choose Marymount again. 408 7.4 10.5 23.0 34.1 25.0 MU Faculty and Advisors Opinion Respondents Strongly Disagree Disagree No Agree Strongly Agree Faculty members have a high level of expertise in their fields. 401 1.0 2.2 7.7 48.9 40.1 Faculty members are approachable. 401 1.0 3.5 7.0 48.1 40.4 Faculty members are available to address my needs outside of class. 399 1.5 4.3 8.5 46.1 39.6 Advisors are available at convenient times.