1. gender frequency percent response choice · msu 2009 senior survey wellness and therapeutic...

1. GenderFrequency Percent Response Choice14 77.78% Female4 22.22% MaleTotal Number of Responses = 18

2. Ethnic BackgroundFrequency Percent Response Choice15 83.33% White2 11.11% Black/African-American1 5.56% Asian/Pacific Islander0 0.00% American Indian/Alaska Native0 0.00% HispanicTotal Number of Responses = 18

3. Are you a U.S. citizen?Frequency Percent Response Choice18 100.00% Yes0 0.00% NoTotal Number of Responses = 18

4. What is your residency classification at MSU?Frequency Percent Response Choice16 88.89% In-state2 11.11% Out-of-state0 0.00% InternationalTotal Number of Responses = 18

5. AgeFrequency Percent Response Choice12 66.67% 22 or younger6 33.33% 23-270 0.00% 28-340 0.00% 35-440 0.00% 45 or olderTotal Number of Responses = 18

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6. Has either of your parents received a bachelor's degree?Frequency Percent Response Choice8 44.44% Yes10 55.56% NoTotal Number of Responses = 18

7. Has either of your parents received a degree from Murray State?Frequency Percent Response Choice2 11.11% Yes16 88.89% NoTotal Number of Responses = 18

8. What was your original entry status to MSU?Frequency Percent Response Choice13 72.22% Freshman5 27.78% Transfer from community college/technical school0 0.00% Transfer from 4-yr institutionTotal Number of Responses = 18

9. If transfer student, how many credits were transferred?Frequency Percent Response Choice0 0.00% 12 or fewer0 0.00% 13-303 60.00% 31-602 40.00% Over 60Total Number of Responses = 5

10. If transfer student, approximately what percent of your University Studies(general education) classes did you take at Murray State?Frequency Percent Response Choice4 80.00% Under 25%0 0.00% 25-49%0 0.00% 50-74%1 20.00% 75-100%Total Number of Responses = 5


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11. What has been your attendance status at MSU?Frequency Percent Response Choice18 100.00% Primarily full-time0 0.00% Primarily part-timeTotal Number of Responses = 18

12. In which Residential College are you a member?Frequency Percent Response Choice3 16.67% Do not know1 5.56% Clark College2 11.11% Elizabeth College1 5.56% Franklin-Springer Colleges4 22.22% Hart College1 5.56% Hester College1 5.56% Regents College1 5.56% Richmond College4 22.22% White CollegeTotal Number of Responses = 18

13. Have you ever received any type of Financial Aid while at MSU?(Scholarships, grants, work-study, etc.)Frequency Percent Response Choice16 88.89% Yes2 11.11% NoTotal Number of Responses = 18

14. What degree are you seeking at this time?Frequency Percent Response Choice0 0.00% Associate18 100.00% BaccalaureateTotal Number of Responses = 18


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Total Number of Responses = 18


They are used to sort the data, and do not appear in this table



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 Choice0 0.00% Two1 5.56% Three9 50.00% Four5 27.78% Five2 11.11% Six1 5.56% More than six

16. In what range does your grade point average fall?Frequency Percent Response Choice1 5.56% 2.00 - 2.504 22.22% 2.51 - 3.005 27.78% 3.01 - 3.508 44.44% 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 degree18 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% Associate4 22.22% Baccalaureate9 50.00% Graduate5 27.78% Professional


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21. Which best describes your situation?Frequency Percent Response Choice7 38.89% Did not change major/area2 11.11% Did not initially declare major/area9 50.00% 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 Choice4 22.22% Did not work2 11.11% Worked 1-10 hrs5 27.78% Worked 11-20 hrs5 27.78% Worked 21-30 hrs2 11.11% Worked 31-40 hrs0 0.00% Worked over 40 hrs

23. For the most part, were classes offered at times convenient to you?Frequency Percent Response Choice15 83.33% Yes3 16.67% No

24. If no, what time would you have preferred?Frequency Percent Response Choice0 0.00% Late afternoon0 0.00% Evening0 0.00% Weekend3 100.00% During the day






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25. Which best describes the location where you completed the majority of yourcoursework?Frequency Percent Response Choice18 100.00% Murray0 0.00% Paducah0 0.00% Ft. Campbell0 0.00% Madisonville0 0.00% Hopkinsville0 0.00% Henderson0 0.00% On the Internet0 0.00% Other

26. Did you take any online courses while at Murray State?Frequency Percent Response Choice3 16.67% Yes15 83.33% No

27. Did it take you an extra semester or more to complete degree requirements at Murray State?Frequency Percent Response Choice11 61.11% Yes7 38.89% No

28. If yes, why did it take you an extra semester or more?Frequency Percent Response Choice1 9.09% Work obligation limited my enrollment.0 0.00% Family obligations limited my enrollment.0 0.00% Tuition and other costs of attendance limited my enrollment.4 36.36% A decision to change majors added to my requirements.3 27.27% A required course or courses were not offered.1 9.09% Credits were lost transferring to Murray State.2 18.18% Other






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29. Did you have trouble getting any course(s) you needed while at Murray State?Frequency Percent Response Choice6 33.33% Yes12 66.67% No

30. If yes, why did you have trouble getting the course?Frequency Percent Response Choice5 83.33% Not offered the semester I needed it.0 0.00% Not offered at hours convenient to my work schedule.1 16.67% Not offered at hours suitable for my school schedule.0 0.00% 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 Choice11 61.11% Cannot judge, I did not have one.4 22.22% My experience was very valuable.3 16.67% 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 Choice10 55.56% Cannot judge; I did not have one.3 16.67% My experience was very valuable.5 27.78% My experience was valuable.0 0.00% 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 Choice0 0.00% Cannot judge; I did not make use of the opportunity.17 94.44% I was satisfied with information my adviser provided.1 5.56% Advice was inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading.0 0.00% My adviser was not available.

34. Class size relative to type of courseFrequency Percent Response Choice13 72.22% Very satisfied5 27.78% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied0 0.00% Very dissatisfied

35. Out-of-class availability of facultyFrequency Percent Response Choice4 22.22% Very satisfied13 72.22% Satisfied1 5.56% Dissatisfied0 0.00% Very dissatisfied

36. Effectiveness of your high school preparation for college workFrequency Percent Response Choice4 22.22% Very satisfied9 50.00% Satisfied3 16.67% Dissatisfied2 11.11% Very dissatisfied






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37. Fairness of faculty in their treatment of individual studentsFrequency Percent Response Choice3 16.67% Very satisfied13 72.22% Satisfied2 11.11% Dissatisfied0 0.00% Very dissatisfied

38. Overall quality of instruction at Murray StateFrequency Percent Response Choice4 22.22% Very satisfied12 66.67% Satisfied1 5.56% Dissatisfied1 5.56% Very dissatisfied

39. Quality of instruction in University Studies (General Education) coursesFrequency Percent Response Choice3 16.67% Very satisfied14 77.78% Satisfied1 5.56% Dissatisfied0 0.00% Very dissatisfied

40. Quality of instruction in your majorFrequency Percent Response Choice7 38.89% Very satisfied10 55.56% Satisfied1 5.56% Dissatisfied0 0.00% Very dissatisfied






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41. Clarity of program objectives in your majorFrequency Percent Response Choice8 44.44% Very satisfied10 55.56% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied0 0.00% Very dissatisfied

42. Intellectual challenge of the academic programFrequency Percent Response Choice5 27.78% Very satisfied12 66.67% Satisfied1 5.56% Dissatisfied0 0.00% Very dissatisfied

43. Encouragement and information from your major department foremployment after graduationFrequency Percent Response Choice4 22.22% Very satisfied9 50.00% Satisfied4 22.22% Dissatisfied1 5.56% 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 Choice4 22.22% Very satisfied8 44.44% Satisfied6 33.33% Dissatisfied0 0.00% Very dissatisfied






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45. Library hoursFrequency Percent Response Choice5 27.78% Very satisfied9 50.00% Satisfied2 11.11% Dissatisfied2 11.11% Very dissatisfied

46. Effectiveness of library personnel in meeting your information needsFrequency Percent Response Choice4 22.22% Very satisfied10 55.56% Satisfied4 22.22% Dissatisfied0 0.00% Very dissatisfied

47. Access to library resources on handFrequency Percent Response Choice4 22.22% Very satisfied12 66.67% Satisfied1 5.56% Dissatisfied1 5.56% Very dissatisfied

48. Electronic access to library resourcesFrequency Percent Response Choice6 33.33% Very satisfied11 61.11% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied1 5.56% 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 Choice3 16.67% Very effective11 61.11% Effective4 22.22% Ineffective0 0.00% Very ineffective

50. Speaking SkillsFrequency Percent Response Choice5 27.78% Very effective9 50.00% Effective4 22.22% Ineffective0 0.00% Very ineffective

51. Critical Thinking SkillsFrequency Percent Response Choice4 22.22% Very effective10 55.56% Effective4 22.22% Ineffective0 0.00% Very ineffective

52. Computer TechnologyFrequency Percent Response Choice2 11.11% Very effective12 66.67% Effective4 22.22% Ineffective0 0.00% Very ineffective


0 0.00% Very ineffective


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

0 0.00% Very dissatisfiedTotal Number of Responses = 18


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53. General Knowledge in the liberal arts and sciencesFrequency Percent Response Choice1 5.56% Very effective15 83.33% Effective2 11.11% Ineffective0 0.00% Very ineffective

54. International PerspectivesFrequency Percent Response Choice1 5.56% Very effective10 55.56% Effective7 38.89% Ineffective


55. Stimulation of interest in areas outside your chosen field of studyFrequency Percent Response Choice3 16.67% Very effective12 66.67% Effective2 11.11% Ineffective


met your needs

56. African-American Student ServicesFrequency Percent Response Choice17 94.44% Did not use1 5.56% Very satisfied0 0.00% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied

0 0.00% Very dissatisfied





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57. Career Services OfficeFrequency Percent Response Choice8 44.44% Did not use3 16.67% Very satisfied6 33.33% Satisfied1 5.56% Dissatisfied


58. Counseling and Testing CenterFrequency Percent Response Choice10 55.56% Did not use4 22.22% Very satisfied4 22.22% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


59. Cultural programming and activitiesFrequency Percent Response Choice15 83.33% Did not use0 0.00% Very satisfied3 16.67% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


60. E-study coursesFrequency Percent Response Choice10 55.56% Did not use3 16.67% Very satisfied3 16.67% Satisfied2 11.11% Dissatisfied






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61. Food ServicesFrequency Percent Response Choice4 22.22% Did not use4 22.22% Very satisfied8 44.44% Satisfied1 5.56% Dissatisfied


62. Greek life and activitiesFrequency Percent Response Choice8 44.44% Did not use8 44.44% Very satisfied1 5.56% Satisfied1 5.56% Dissatisfied


63. Health ServicesFrequency Percent Response Choice6 33.33% Did not use6 33.33% Very satisfied6 33.33% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


64. Honor Societies/Departmental Clubs/Special Interest OrganizationsFrequency Percent Response Choice8 44.44% Did not use6 33.33% Very satisfied4 22.22% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied






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65. International Programs and activitiesFrequency Percent Response Choice14 77.78% Did not use0 0.00% Very satisfied4 22.22% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


66. International student support servicesFrequency Percent Response Choice18 100.00% Did not use0 0.00% Very satisfied0 0.00% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


67. Intramural Sports and RecreationFrequency Percent Response Choice8 44.44% Did not use7 38.89% Very satisfied2 11.11% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


68. Lowry Center/Community CollegeFrequency Percent Response Choice13 72.22% Did not use3 16.67% Very satisfied1 5.56% Satisfied1 5.56% Dissatisfied






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69. LibraryFrequency Percent Response Choice1 5.56% Did not use8 44.44% Very satisfied6 33.33% Satisfied2 11.11% Dissatisfied


70. MAP ReportFrequency Percent Response Choice2 11.11% Did not use7 38.89% Very satisfied6 33.33% Satisfied3 16.67% Dissatisfied


71. MSU Web siteFrequency Percent Response Choice1 5.56% Did not use9 50.00% Very satisfied8 44.44% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


72. NCAA SportsFrequency Percent Response Choice6 33.33% Did not use3 16.67% Very satisfied7 38.89% Satisfied2 11.11% Dissatisfied






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73. Online courses that are not e-studyFrequency Percent Response Choice15 83.33% Did not use0 0.00% Very satisfied3 16.67% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


74. Racer Touch RegistrationFrequency Percent Response Choice0 0.00% Did not use4 22.22% Very satisfied9 50.00% Satisfied4 22.22% Dissatisfied


75. Residential College programming and activitiesFrequency Percent Response Choice7 38.89% Did not use3 16.67% Very satisfied6 33.33% Satisfied2 11.11% Dissatisfied


76. Scholarships/grants/student employmentFrequency Percent Response Choice2 11.11% Did not use10 55.56% Very satisfied6 33.33% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied






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77. Security ServicesFrequency Percent Response Choice8 44.44% Did not use2 11.11% Very satisfied8 44.44% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


78. Services for non-traditional studentsFrequency Percent Response Choice18 100.00% Did not use0 0.00% Very satisfied0 0.00% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


79. Student Support Services (Trio)Frequency Percent Response Choice16 88.89% Did not use1 5.56% Very satisfied1 5.56% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


80. Student PIN SystemFrequency Percent Response Choice0 0.00% Did not use8 44.44% Very satisfied8 44.44% Satisfied2 11.11% Dissatisfied




6 33.33% SeldomTotal Number of Responses = 18


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81. Student Records/Transcript ServicesFrequency Percent Response Choice2 11.11% Did not use5 27.78% Very satisfied10 55.56% Satisfied1 5.56% Dissatisfied


82. Computer and Internet access for study and research needsFrequency Percent Response Choice2 11.11% Did not use7 38.89% Very satisfied8 44.44% Satisfied0 0.00% Dissatisfied


83. Women's CenterFrequency Percent Response Choice14 77.78% Did not use3 16.67% Very satisfied0 0.00% Satisfied1 5.56% Dissatisfied


84. To what extent did you participate in Residential College activities?Frequency Percent Response Choice7 38.89% Did not participate3 16.67% Frequently2 11.11% Occasionally

0 0.00% Very negative

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


0 0.00% Very ineffectiveTotal Number of Responses = 18


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85. Which phrase best describes your opinion of Residential Colleges?Frequency Percent Response Choice4 22.22% Not familiar with Residential Colleges3 16.67% Very positive8 44.44% Positive3 16.67% 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 Choice4 22.22% Very effective13 72.22% Effective0 0.00% Ineffective


87. Understand and apply the critical and scientific methodologies that academic disciplines employ to discover knowledge and ascertain its validity;Frequency Percent Response Choice3 16.67% Very effective13 72.22% Effective2 11.11% Ineffective

1 5.56% Ineffective

2 11.11% Ineffective

3 16.67% Ineffective

4 22.22% Ineffective0 0.00% Very ineffectiveTotal Number of Responses = 18


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88. Apply sound standards of information gathering, analysis and evaluation to reach logical decisions;Frequency Percent Response Choice3 16.67% Very effective14 77.78% Effective


89. Understand the roles and applications of science and technology in the solution of the problems of a changing world;Frequency Percent Response Choice3 16.67% Very effective13 72.22% Effective


90. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the world's historical, literary,philosophical, and artistic traditions;Frequency Percent Response Choice3 16.67% Very effective12 66.67% Effective


91. Understand the dynamics of cultural diversity, of competing economic andpolitical systems, and of complex moral and ethical issues;Frequency Percent Response Choice3 16.67% Very effective11 61.11% Effective

1 5.56% Ineffective

0 0.00% Ineffective

1 5.56% Ineffective

1 5.56% Ineffective0 0.00% Very ineffectiveTotal Number of Responses = 18


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92. Understand the nature of and engage in ethical behavior and responsible citizenship;Frequency Percent Response Choice3 16.67% Very effective14 77.78% Effective


93. Understand the importance of the behaviors necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle;Frequency Percent Response Choice7 38.89% Very effective10 55.56% Effective


94. Demonstrate mastery of a chosen field of study; andFrequency Percent Response Choice6 33.33% Very effective10 55.56% Effective


95. Value intellectual pursuit and continuous learning in a changing world.Frequency Percent Response Choice4 22.22% Very effective13 72.22% Effective

3 16.67% I will work and attend school.

1 5.88% $20,000 - $24,999

3 17.65% University/College in Kentucky

0 0.00% Disagree0 0.00% Strongly disagreeTotal Number of Responses = 18


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96. What do you expect to do after you graduate?Frequency Percent Response Choice4 22.22% I will look for a job.0 0.00% I will continue working in the position I now have.0 0.00% I will seek a bachelor's degree.10 55.56% I will go to graduate school.0 0.00% I will go to law school.0 0.00% I will go to medical school.1 5.56% I will go to other professional school.

0 0.00% I will not work or attend school.Total Number of Responses = 18

97. If you intend to work full-time, what do you expect your salary to be?Frequency Percent Response Choice6 35.29% Above $50,0002 11.76% $40,000 - $50,0004 23.53% $30,000 - $39,9992 11.76% $25,000 - $29,999

2 11.76% Below $20,000Total Number of Responses = 17

98. If you intend to continue your education, please indicate which statementbest describes the institution you will attend.Frequency Percent Response Choice3 17.65% Murray State University

11 64.71% University/College outside KentuckyTotal Number of Responses = 17

99. "I would recommend Murray State University to a prospective student."Frequency Percent Response Choice14 77.78% Strongly agree4 22.22% Agree

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