My Report

UNDERGRADUATE EXIT SURVEY RESULTS – DECEMBER 2011 & MAY 2012

Last Modified: 05/08/2012

Response Set: Exit Survey 2011-12

1. What month and year will you be completing your degree

requirements? (This may be different from the year and month when

you are participating in the graduation ceremony.)

# Answer

Response %

1 December 2011

16 11%

2 May 2012

93 66%

3 July/August 2012

30 21%

4 Other

1 1%

Total 140 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 4

Mean 2.11

Variance 0.35

Standard Deviation 0.59

Total Responses 140

2. What degree will you be completing? (Check all that apply)

# Answer

Response %

1 Certificate

2 10%

2 Associate Degree

2 10%

3 Bachelor Degree

17 81%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 3

Total Responses 21

3. What academic program did you complete? Select the discipline

for your major, i.e., select Business if your degree is in Business

Leadership. Depending on the discipline you may be asked additional

questions to further specify the major and degree. This question must

be answered to proceed through the survey.

# Answer

Response %

1 Art

5 4%

2 Biology

7 5%

3 Business

9 6%

4 Chemistry

0 0%

5 Education

9 6%

6 General Studies

3 2%

7 Nursing

93 66%

8 Paralegal Studies

7 5%

9

Psychology (Includes Applied Psychology and Human Services)

5 4%

10 Rehabilitation Studies

3 2%

Total 141 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 10

Mean 6.32

Variance 3.76

Standard Deviation 1.94

Total Responses 141

4. Select your the nursing program. you are completing. (Select only

one)

# Answer

Response %

1 Practical Nursing

8 9%

2 Associate of Science in Nursing

59 63%

3 Bachelor of Science in Nursing

26 28%

Total 93 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 3

Mean 2.19

Variance 0.33

Standard Deviation 0.58

Total Responses 93

5. What is your specific education major? (Check all that apply.)

# Answer

Response %

1 Early Childhood Education

4 44%

2 Elementary Education

7 78%

3 Special Education

4 44%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 3

Total Responses 9

6. Please select your specific business major. (Select only one.)

# Answer

Response %

1 Business Administration

3 33%

2 Business Information Systems

3 33%

3 Business Leadership

2 22%

4

CSM Business: Business Analytics and Strategic Communication

1 11%

Total 9 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 4

Mean 2.11

Variance 1.11

Standard Deviation 1.05

Total Responses 9

7. Do you have a double major of biology and chemistry?

# Answer

Response %

1 Yes

1 14%

2 No

6 86%

Total 7 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 2

Mean 1.86

Variance 0.14

Standard Deviation 0.38

Total Responses 7

8. Feedback to Academic Programs: Rate the following:

# Question Strongly Agree

Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Responses Mean

1

I am satisfied with the overall quality of my education in my major.

37.68% 50.00% 9.42% 2.17% 0.72% 138 4.22

2

I would recommend the major program I completed to others with similar interests.

38.97% 41.18% 11.03% 5.15% 3.68% 136 4.07

3

The courses in my major were academically challenging.

45.99% 46.72% 6.57% 0.73% 0.00% 137 4.38

4

The academic advising within my program was effective.

36.03% 38.24% 16.91% 6.62% 2.21% 136 3.99

5

My CSM education prepared me for my career.

31.39% 54.01% 13.14% 0.73% 0.73% 137 4.15

6

My CSM major prepared me for future formal education, such as graduate school.

36.30% 46.67% 14.07% 2.22% 0.74% 135 4.16

7

My CSM experiences prepared me for leadership

42.03% 47.83% 7.25% 2.17% 0.72% 138 4.28

roles in my professional and/or personal life.

8

The services (reference librarian, data bases) provided through the CSM library facilitated completion of my degree requirements.

42.22% 45.93% 10.37% 1.48% 0.00% 135 4.29

9

The CSM library has the resources I needed to complete my course requirements.

42.65% 47.06% 7.35% 2.21% 0.74% 136 4.29

Statistic

I am satisfi

ed with the

overall quality of my

education in

my major.

I would recommend the major progra

m I complet

ed to others with

similar interest

s.

The courses in my major were

academically

challenging.

The acade

mic advisi

ng within

my program was effecti

ve.

My CSM

education

prepared me for my career.

My CSM

major prepared me

for future formal educati

on, such as gradua

te school.

My CSM experie

nces prepared me for leaders

hip roles in

my professi

onal and/or

personal life.

The services

(reference

librarian, data

bases) provided through the CSM library

facilitated

completion of my degree

requirements.

The CSM library has the

resources I needed

to complete

my course

requirements.

Min Value

1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1

Max Value

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Mean 4.22 4.07 4.38 3.99 4.15 4.16 4.28 4.29 4.29

Variance

0.58 1.04 0.41 1.00 0.52 0.64 0.57 0.51 0.58

Standard Deviation

0.76 1.02 0.64 1.00 0.72 0.80 0.75 0.71 0.76

Total Responses

138 136 137 136 137 135 138 135 136

9. I value that Theology courses helped me to explore God, faith and

religion.

# Answer

Response %

1 Strongly agree

29 23%

2 Agree

35 28%

3 Neutral

33 27%

4 Disagree

13 10%

5 Strongly Disagree

14 11%

Total 124 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 5

Mean 2.58

Variance 1.61

Standard Deviation 1.27

Total Responses 124

10. I value that my Theology courses helped me to explore faith from

diverse, particularly women’s and multicultural, perspectives.

# Answer

Response %

1 Strongly agree

27 22%

2 Agree

34 28%

3 Neutral

35 28%

4 Disagree

15 12%

5 Strongly Disagree

12 10%

Total 123 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 5

Mean 2.60

Variance 1.52

Standard Deviation 1.23

Total Responses 123

11. Current employment status: Select one of the following to

identify your current employment situation. Your answer to this

question will guide you through the rest of the survey.

# Answer

Response %

1

I am employed or have accepted a position (includes self employed and part time employment)

43 31%

2

I am employed and also looking for a new position (includes self-employed and part time employment)

43 31%

3

I am unemployed and currently looking for a position

40 29%

4

I am unemployed and NOT looking for a position

6 4%

5 Other, explain

6 4%

Total 138 100%

Other, explain

Student Teaching

I have yet to look for a job within my career feild

I am employed in the full tie job that I have had. It is not a legal job. I am currently looking for a legal position.

I am currently employed part time and have accepted a position. I am currently looking for a second part time job

Im unemployed and moving out of state.

I am employed, but can not use my degree for anything.

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 5

Mean 2.20

Variance 1.14

Standard Deviation 1.07

Total Responses 138

12. Employment Information: How closely is your current/future

position related to your CSM academic major?

# Answer

Response %

1 Closely related

55 61%

2 Somewhat related

12 13%

3 Not related

23 26%

Total 90 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 3

Mean 1.64

Variance 0.75

Standard Deviation 0.87

Total Responses 90

13. Current employment or position you have accepted

Position Title Department Employer City and State (if not in Omaha)

- - - -

i crew floor omaha childrens museum

claims adjuster benefits Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska

IS Technology Product Consultant

IT Securities America, Inc.

Registered Nurse Megical Surgical Alegent Health

Sales Associate Victorias Secret Omaha, NE

Staff Assistant I Legal Division Nebraska Department of Banking & Finance

Lincoln, Nebraska

Sale Person retail Burlington Coat Factory Omaha, Nebraska

Teller Wells Fargo Bank Omaha, NE

Manager Nebraska Lottery and Charitable Gaming

Department of Revenue Lincoln, Nebraska

CNA Acute Rehab Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital

Lincoln, NE

RN McDermott Alegent Health Council Bluffs IA

RN ICU Alegent Health Papillion, NE

Customer Service Associate

Customer Service Lowes

Registered Nurse PINS Bergan Mercy Medical Center

Intermittent CNA Med Surg VA Medical center Omaha, NE

Registered Nurse Rehab Alegent Health

Clerk/Patient Care Tech Cardiac Progressive Care Unit

The Nebraska Medical Center

Charge Nurse/Staff RN Dementia Unit Brookestone Village

Child Care provider Love to Learn Child Care Gretna, Ne

Patient Care Manager Outpatient Surgery Children's Hospital

Manager Human Relations Parkave Grocery

CNA Nursing Cloverlodge care center St. Edward NE

Administrative Associate Senior

Raytheon Omaha, NE

Registered Nurse Pediatric Inpatient Unit Boys Town

Human Resources Assistant

Human Resources Myrtue Medical Center Harlan, IA

RN Nursing Mercy Villa Omaha NE

Registered Nurse and Casular Care Coordinator

General Medical and Utlizaton Management

Methodist Hospital Omaha Nebraska

CNA Green House Tabitha Lincoln, NE

Medication Aide Nursing Brookestone Village

Document Control/ Quality Tech

Quality Assurance TS Tech Tri-Con Lincoln Ne

Paralegal Legal Law Office Council Bluffs, Iowa

RN Med SUrg Methodist Hospital Dallas

Dallas, Tx

Staff Nurse Cardiac Nebraska Med Center

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing Countryside Home Madison, NE

Medical Assistant Womens Healthcare Clinic

Alegent Health

Staff RN NICU Children's Hospital & Medical Center

Charge RN Rehabilitation Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation Center

Omaha, NE

RN Hospital

Charge Nurse/RN Nursing Lakeview Care Center Firth, NE

BSN, RN-BC Orthopedic Med/surg Nebraska Medical Center

BST nursing alegent

Registered nurse Medical-surgical staff nurse

Alegent Health

Carepartner, will work as an LPN when I pass Boards

Long Term Care Alegent Health, The Lighthouse

Omaha, NE

Elementary School Teacher (summer school 1st grade)

Education Omaha Public Schools

RN 4 Med/Surg Lakeside-Alegent Omaha, NE

Registered nurse Pediatrics Craig home care

Customer Service Clerk, Cashier, Accounting clerk

Services No Frills Supermarket

High School English Teacher

English Red Cloud Indian School Pine Ridge, South Dakota

RN MedSurg West Holt Hospital Atkinson, NE

Sales Associate Old Navy

Nursing Nursing Alegent Health Omaha, NE

Secretary II Agency Recruiting State Farm Lincoln, NE

Sr. Pharmaceutical Technician

Quality Novartis Consumer Health

Lincoln, Ne

Registered Nurse Medical Surgical floor Great Plains Regional Medical Center

North Platte, NE

RN Med Surg/ED Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital

Missouri Valley, Iowa

R.N. Neurology UNMC Omaha, NE

Receptionist Front Desk Omaha Country Club Omaha, NE

accounting specialist Accounting Douglas County Treasurer

EKG Tech Cardio Bergan Mercy Omaha Nebraska

RN Nursing Risen Son Christian Village

CB, IA

Registered Nurse Rehab Hillcrest Bellevue, NE

CNA Papillion Manor Papillion NE

RN Oncology Medical Oncology and Hematology

Customer Service Rep Store Bakers Candies Greenwood, NE

NA NA NA NA

Server N/a Firebirds

Registered Nurse Women and Children Bergan Mercy Medical Center

CNA long term care Douglas County Health center

Currently accepted RN position where I currently work

Nursing The Lutheran HOme Omaha

Registered Nurse Orthopedics/Neurology Good Samaritian Hospital

kearney, NE

Registered nurse Nicu Childrens Omaha Nebraska

RN Behavioral Alegent Health

Registered Nurise Peds Madonna Lincoln, NE

Guest Service Associate Nebraska house lodging Nebraska Medical Center

Teller Security National Bank Omaha, NE

Registered Nurse Currently NICU moving to PACU for a day position

NE Regional Medical Center

Kirksville MO

Treatment specialist cor unit catholic charities

LPN ENT Alegent Health

Emergency Department Alegent Health

Statistic Value

Total Responses 80

14. What is your current annual gross salary from your primary

employment? (for part-time work, please indicate the full-time

equivalent salary.) (Select one.)

# Answer

Response %

1 Above $120,000

1 1%

2 $100,000-$119,999

1 1%

3 $80,000-$99,999

0 0%

4 $60,000-$79,999

2 2%

5 $40,000-$59,999

25 28%

6 $20,000-$39,999

19 22%

7 Less than $20,000

36 41%

8 Other, please explain

4 5%

Total 88 100%

Other, please explain

prefer not to say

Not in first year

not employed

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 8

Mean 6.07

Variance 1.44

Standard Deviation 1.20

Total Responses 88

15. Job Search: What methods/resources are you using/did you use

to look for a new/current position? (Check all that apply)

# Answer

Response %

1

Professional networking (For example, professional meetings, supervisors of field work or student teaching)

50 38%

2

Social networking (For example, friends, family, social network sites such as Facebook, Linkedin)

58 44%

3

Print media (For example newspaper want ads, professional journals or newsletters)

42 32%

4 Internship/practicum/student teaching

17 13%

5 CSM students and/or CSM alumnae

17 13%

6 CSM faculty

24 18%

7 CSM Career Services in the Achievement Center

2 2%

8 Employment firm/recruiter/head hunter

17 13%

9 Internet web sites (Careerlink.com, Monster.com)

80 61%

10 Web sites for the organization or company

74 56%

11 Career fairs

22 17%

12 Other: specify

10 8%

Other: specify

already employed prior to CSM degree

Doing upgrade with current employeer

Current Job Contacts

My Superior General

None

job web site

Not looking quite yet

My degree will not help at all with any profession.

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 12

Total Responses 131

16. Currently unemployed: Indicate the PRIMARY reason you are

currently unemployed (Select one.)

# Answer

Response %

1 Continuing my formal education

11 22%

2

Working on completing license/other job requirements

15 31%

3 Family obligations

1 2%

4 Health/personal reasons

0 0%

5 Do not desire to be employed at this time

1 2%

6 Laid off by employer

0 0%

7 Have not found employment

14 29%

8 Other, specify

7 14%

Total 49 100%

Other, specify

Student Teaching

Awaiting military orders

Education and sports

I am employed but not with a job falling under my degree

I will be assign employment

pregnancy

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 8

Mean 4.14

Variance 8.29

Standard Deviation 2.88

Total Responses 49

17. Continuing Formal Education: Are you considering continuing

your education after completion of your CSM degree? (Select one)

# Answer

Response %

1 Yes

101 74%

2 No

10 7%

3 Not at this time

26 19%

Total 137 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 3

Mean 1.45

Variance 0.63

Standard Deviation 0.79

Total Responses 137

18. Complete the following related to your interest in future

educational programs.

Area of study Degree sought. For example, bachelor's degree, master's degree.

Name of college or university

City and state where college is located

Psychology Masters UNO UNO

MOL Masters CSM or a similar program at a different school

Omaha

Clinical laboratory science

bachelors Rush University Chicago, Il

curriculum master

Elementary Education Master's Degree College of Saint Mary

Early Childhood Education / Nursing

Master's Degree Gongaza / University of San Diego

Seattle, Washington/ San Diego, California

Nursing Bachelor CSM

Nursing Bachelor's College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE

Accounting Associates in Accounting/Business

Southeast Community College online program

Lincoln, Nebraska

Humanity Bachelor's College of Saint Mary Omaha,Nebraska

Business Administration Masters Omaha, NE

Nursing bachelor's degree CSM Omaha, NE

Nursing bachelors Saint Mary Omaha NE

Dentistry DDS UNMC Lincoln, NE

Nursing Nurse practitioner Clarkson Omaha ne

NURSING BSN

Nursing Bachelor Degree NA

Nursing Bachelor's Degree College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE

Nursing BSN Methodist Omaha, NE

Nursing Bachelor's College of Saint Mary Omaha NE

Nursing masters unknown unknown

Nursing Bachelor of Science CSM Omaha, NE

Nursing Bachelors Nebraska Wesleyan Omaha NE

Nursing Bachelors Degree CSM Omaha, EN

Nursing bachelor's College of Saint Mary Omaha, Ne

Nursing BSN CSM Omaha NE

Nursing Bachelor's UNMC Omaha NE

Nursing Bachelor's degree College of Saint Mary Omaha, Ne

Psychology Master's degree UNO Omaha

None

Spanish Bachelor's Metro Omaha Ne

Nursing Bachelor's College oF saint Mary Omaha

Nursing Masters

Nursing Bachelor's degree CSM Omaha

Business Masters N/A N/A

Nursing master's undecided

Nursing associates

Nursing Bachelor College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE

Nursing Bachelor CSM Omaha

nursing bachelors

Nursing Bachelors CSM Omaha, NE

Nursing bachelors degree CSM omaha ne

Law JD Creighton Omaha, Nebraska

Nursing BSN University of Texas Arlington

Arlington, Tx

Nursing Master's Degree

Theology Master's degree Lagos State University Nigeria

BSN Bachelors CSM

APRN-NP Master's

Nursing Masters

Nursing MSN College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE

Nursing BSN, MSN, DNP CSM/ University Health and sciences

Omaha, NE/ Portland, OR

Nursing/Spanish MSN n/a n/a

nursing master's university of pheonix omaha, ne

Nursing BSN,MSN

Master of science in nursing

Masters

Nursing BSN Methodist Omaha, Nebraska

Nursing Bachelors CSM Omaha, NE

International Business Master's Degree N/A N/A

Education Masters UNO Omaha NE

Nursing Bachelor's Clarkson Omaha, NE

Nursing Bachelor's Degree College of Saint Mary Omaha, Ne

Nursing Bachelor's College of Saint Mary Omaha NE

Nursing bachelor's undetermined undetermined

counseling master doane or uno Nebraska

Nursing Bachelors CSM Omaha, NE

Special Education Master's Degree University of Nebraska-Omaha

Omaha, NE

Nursing-Masters Masters UNMC Omaha, NE

Nursing Master's N/a

Nursing Bachelor's degree University Medical Center or CSM

Omaha, NE

Educational Leadership Master's Degree Creighton University Omaha, Nebraska

Nursing bachelors college of saint mary omaha ne

Veterinary Medicine Doctorate Iowa State University Ames, IA

Nursing ASN

Nursing Bachelor's CSM Omaha, NE

Masters Unknown Unknown Unknown

Nursing BSN Nebraska Methodist College

Omaha, NE

Nursing Bachelors Midlands Fremont, NE

nursing bachelor's degree college of saint mary omaha ne

CRNA Masters unknown unknown

Nursing Master's Degree unknown UNKNOWN

Nursing Bachelor's Degree College of St. Mary Omaha, NE

Nursing Bachelor's St. Mary, Clarkson, UNMC

Omaha NE

Nursing Bachelor's Degree College of Saint Mary Omaha, Nebraska

Nursing BSN CSM Omaha, NE

Nursing bachelor's degree College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE

Environmental Bacteriology

PhD UNL or UNMC Lincoln or Omaha, NE

medical area master UNMC omaha

Nursing Bachelor's degree College of St. Mary Omaha Nebraska

Nursing BSN CSM Omaha, NE

Nursing Master's CSM Omaha, NE

nursing bachelor's degree omaha

social work Master NA Delware

Education Masters Undecided Undecided

nursing BSN UNMC Omaha

Counseling Master's degree Doane College Lincoln

Nursing Bachelor's Undecided Undecided

Nursing Bachelor's Methodist College Omaha, NE

nursing bachelors CSM omaha ne

Eduation Bachelors College of Saint Mary Omaha, Nebraska

BSN

Nursing Bachelor's degree College of Saint Mary Omaha

Statistic Value

Total Responses 115

19. Have you been accepted into the above program?

# Answer

Response %

1 Yes

51 43%

2 No

69 58%

Total 120 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 2

Mean 1.58

Variance 0.25

Standard Deviation 0.50

Total Responses 120

20. Are you interested in continuing your education at CSM?

# Answer

Response %

1 Yes

57 45%

2 Not at this time

43 34%

3 No

26 21%

Total 126 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 3

Mean 1.75

Variance 0.60

Standard Deviation 0.78

Total Responses 126

21. Would you like to be contacted by CSM Enrollment Counselor?

# Answer

Response %

1

Yes (Be sure to complete your contact information)

6 6%

2 No

94 94%

Total 100 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 2

Mean 1.94

Variance 0.06

Standard Deviation 0.24

Total Responses 100

22. Rate the following statements:

# Question Strongly Agree

Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Responses Mean

1

My CSM experience prepared me for involvement in professional, civic and social organizations.

29.32% 51.88% 12.78% 5.26% 0.75% 133 4.04

2 Volunteer/community service work is a priority for me.

16.67% 35.61% 38.64% 6.82% 2.27% 132 3.58

Statistic My CSM experience prepared me for involvement in

professional, civic and social organizations.

Volunteer/community service work is a priority for me.

Min Value 1 1

Max Value 5 5

Mean 4.04 3.58

Variance 0.70 0.86

Standard Deviation 0.84 0.93

Total Responses 133 132

23. Approximately how many hours per month on average during the

last six months did you spend doing volunteer/community service?

(Select one.)

# Answer

Response %

1 None

41 30%

2 1 to 4 hours

54 39%

3 5 to 10 hours

23 17%

4 11 to 20 hours

8 6%

5 More than 20 hours

11 8%

Total 137 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 5

Mean 2.23

Variance 1.38

Standard Deviation 1.18

Total Responses 137

24. Select the types of organizations where you volunteered during

the last year. (Check all that apply)

# Answer

Response %

1

Human service organizations such as Girl Scouts, American Red Cross

29 32%

2

Health care organizations such as nursing homes, American Cancer Society

22 24%

3

Faith or religious organizations such as churches

33 36%

4

Political organization such as local, state, national campaigns

4 4%

5

Professional associations such as Nebraska State Education Association

6 7%

6

Schools or education related organizations such as CSM Alumnae Association

18 20%

7 Other: describe

23 25%

Other: describe

Books for Blessings

employer sponsored

Elementary Schools

Special Olympics

volunteer fire department

Habitat for Humanity Restore

Children's school

Bethlehem House

crest View village mercy housing

nature resources

food bank

Helped people fill out their application for U.S. Citizenship

Animal Shelter

Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Bicycle safety at Harrison County Elementary schools

Shelter

Open Door Mission

Immigration Law Office

Open Door Mission, Employment First

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 7

Total Responses 92

29. Racial/Ethnic Group (Select one.)

# Answer

Response %

1 African American or Black

10 7%

2 American Indian or Alaska Native

1 1%

3 Asian

2 1%

4 Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

0 0%

5 Hispanic or Latina

14 10%

6 Two or more races

8 6%

7 White or Caucasian (non-Hispanic)

100 73%

8 Prefer not to respond

2 1%

Total 137 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 8

Mean 6.22

Variance 2.94

Standard Deviation 1.71

Total Responses 137

30. Family experience with college: Did either of your parents earn a

college degree? (The response to this item is helpful in determining if

you are in the first generation in your family to earn a college degree.)

# Answer

Response %

1 Yes

68 50%

2 No

69 50%

Total 137 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 2

Mean 1.50

Variance 0.25

Standard Deviation 0.50

Total Responses 137

31. Where did you take most of your courses at CSM?

# Answer

Response %

1 Omaha campus

131 96%

2 Lincoln campus

6 4%

Total 137 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 2

Mean 1.04

Variance 0.04

Standard Deviation 0.21

Total Responses 137

32. Was College of Saint Mary the first college you attended?

# Answer

Response %

1 Yes

39 29%

2 No

97 71%

Total 136 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 2

Mean 1.71

Variance 0.21

Standard Deviation 0.45

Total Responses 136

33. Since graduating from high school, which of the following types of

schools have you attended, excluding CSM? (Check all that apply)

# Answer

Response %

1

Community or junior college such as Metropolitan Community College

70 72%

2

Specialized college such as Methodist College of Health Careers

9 9%

3

Public college or university such as University of Nebraska at Omaha

46 47%

4

Private college or university such as Bellevue University

23 24%

6

For profit schools such as Kaplan University, University of Phoenix

3 3%

5 Other, please explain

4 4%

Other, please explain

Navy Technical Training School

Omaha School of Massage Therapy

Augsburg in Minneapolis MN

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 6

Total Responses 97

34. Indicate which of the following applied to you when you were

enrolled at CSM. (Check all that apply.)

# Answer

Response %

1 Lived in Lozier Residence Halls

33 24%

2 Lived in Walsh (MLL) Residence Hall

11 8%

3 Played on a CSM athletic team

18 13%

4

Served as a leader of a CSM student organization

24 18%

5

Served as a member of a CSM student organization

44 32%

6 Other

6 4%

7 None of the above

63 46%

Other

CSM Chorus

Volunteer at CSM on a regular base

commuted from Lincoln everyday for class

commuter

Lived in Appartment in Lincon Worked Full TIme

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 7

Total Responses 136

35. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Please rate the extent to which

you are able to demonstrate the following BSN program outcomes,

using the scale: 1=Minimally, 3=Meets, 5=Exceeds.

# Question ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE Responses Mean

1

Use nursing process when providing care for clients (individuals, families, groups and communities).

0.00% 3.85% 7.69% 23.08% 65.38% 26 4.50

2

Use communication principles and skills that demonstrate critical thinking, reflection, and problem-solving skills.

0.00% 3.85% 3.85% 23.08% 69.23% 26 4.58

3

Assist clients (individuals, families, groups and communities) to achieve optimal levels of development.

0.00% 3.85% 7.69% 26.92% 61.54% 26 4.46

4

Facilitate optimal transitions with emphasis on wellness and prevention of illness.

0.00% 3.85% 3.85% 30.77% 61.54% 26 4.50

5

Incorporate learning theories, teaching principles, and

0.00% 3.85% 3.85% 26.92% 65.38% 26 4.54

principles of lifelong learning into professional practice.

6

Participate actively in the changing dimensions of nursing.

0.00% 3.85% 3.85% 23.08% 69.23% 26 4.58

7

Apply research to practice at the baccalaureate level.

0.00% 3.85% 3.85% 19.23% 73.08% 26 4.62

8

Apply concepts of leadership and management in nursing practice.

0.00% 3.85% 3.85% 19.23% 73.08% 26 4.62

9

Utilize the concept of family in a variety of health care settings with major emphasis on preventative health care.

0.00% 3.85% 7.69% 23.08% 65.38% 26 4.50

10

Apply principles of community in nursing practice.

0.00% 4.00% 8.00% 20.00% 68.00% 25 4.52

Statistic

Use nursing process when

providing care

for clients (individ

uals, families, groups

and communities).

Use communication principle

s and skills that

demonstrate

critical thinking, reflection, and

problem-solving

skills.

Assist clients (individ

uals, families

, groups

and communities)

to achieve optimal levels

of development.

Facilitate

optimal

transitions with

emphasis on

wellness and

prevention

of illness

.

Incorporate learni

ng theori

es, teachi

ng principles, and

principles of lifelon

g learni

ng into

professional practic

e.

Participate

actively in the

changing

dimensions

of nursin

g.

Apply researc

h to practice at the baccalaureate level.

Apply concep

ts of leadership and management

in nursing practic

e.

Utilize the

concept of

family in a

variety of

health care

settings with major emphasis on

preventative health care.

Apply principles of

community

in nursin

g practi

ce.

Min Value

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Max Value

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Mean 4.50 4.58 4.46 4.50 4.54 4.58 4.62 4.62 4.50 4.52

Variance

0.66 0.57 0.66 0.58 0.58 0.57 0.57 0.57 0.66 0.68

Standard Deviation

0.81 0.76 0.81 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.75 0.75 0.81 0.82

Total Responses

26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 25

36. If you plan to, or are working on an advanced degree, indicate

type of degree.

# Answer

Response %

1 Master of Science in Nursing

16 80%

2 Advanced Practice Certificate

1 5%

3 Doctorate in Nursing

1 5%

4

Master's degree in another field, List the field

0 0%

5 Other

2 10%

Total 20 100%

Master's degree in another field, List the field Other

Family Nurse Practitioner

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 5

Mean 1.55

Variance 1.63

Standard Deviation 1.28

Total Responses 20

37. Associate of Science in Nursing Please rate the extent to which

you are able to demonstrate the following ASN program outcomes,

using the scale: 1=Minimally, 3=Meets, 5=Exceeds.

# Question ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE Responses Mean

1

Incorporate an understanding of the identified categories of human functioning into the planned nursing care of individuals with multi-system alterations.

1.72% 0.00% 22.41% 41.38% 34.48% 58 4.07

2

Use the nursing process when providing care for individuals with multi-system alterations in human functioning.

1.69% 0.00% 16.95% 35.59% 45.76% 59 4.24

3

Use effective communication skills and principles when interacting with the individual client and significant others and in collaboration with other health team members.

1.72% 3.45% 17.24% 29.31% 48.28% 58 4.19

4

Apply knowledge of human development when caring for clients and when interacting as a member of the

0.00% 1.69% 20.34% 30.51% 47.46% 59 4.24

health care team.

5

Use teaching/learning principles as related to self in the educational process, as a member of the health care team and as a provider of client care.

1.69% 0.00% 18.64% 37.29% 42.37% 59 4.19

6

Examine the role of the associate degree nurse as a member of the discipline of nursing

1.69% 1.69% 18.64% 38.98% 38.98% 59 4.12

7

Incorporate selected management principles and skills while functioning within the role of the associate degree nurse.

1.69% 0.00% 20.34% 42.37% 35.59% 59 4.10

8

Use concepts of family in the provision of nursing care to individual clients.

0.00% 1.69% 20.34% 32.20% 45.76% 59 4.22

9

Identify community resources when appropriate for clients.

1.69% 1.69% 20.34% 35.59% 40.68% 59 4.12

Statistic

Incorporate an

understanding of

the identifie

d categori

es of human

functioning into

the planned nursing care of

individuals with multi-system

alterations.

Use the

nursing process when

providing care

for individ

uals with

multi-system alterations in human functioning.

Use effective communi

cation skills and principles

when interactin

g with the

individual client and significant others and in

collaboration with

other health team

members.

Apply knowledge of human develop

ment when caring

for clients

and when

interacting as a member of the health care

team.

Use teaching/l

earning principles as related to self in

the educational process,

as a member of the health care team and as a

provider of client care.

Examine the role

of the associate

degree

nurse as a

member

of the discipline of

nursing

Incorporate

selected manage

ment principles and skills while

functioning

within the role of the

associate

degree nurse.

Use concepts of family in the provision of nursi

ng care to

individual

clients.

Identify

community

resources

when approp

riate for

clients.

Min Value

1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1

Max Value

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Mean 4.07 4.24 4.19 4.24 4.19 4.12 4.10 4.22 4.12

Variance

0.73 0.74 0.93 0.70 0.74 0.80 0.71 0.69 0.83

Standard Deviation

0.86 0.86 0.96 0.84 0.86 0.89 0.84 0.83 0.91

Total Responses

58 59 58 59 59 59 59 59 59

38. How satisfied are you with the nursing clinical experiences?

# Answer

Response %

5 Satisfied

22 38%

4 Somewhat Satisfied

27 47%

3 Neutral

6 10%

2 Somewhat dissatisfied

2 3%

1 Dissatisfied

1 2%

Total 58 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 5

Mean 4.16

Variance 0.76

Standard Deviation 0.87

Total Responses 58

39. What is your goal for your formal educational?

# Answer

Response %

1 Baccalaureate degree in nursing

28 48%

2 Master's degree in nursing

23 40%

3 Other

4 7%

5 Prefer not to respond

3 5%

Total 58 100%

Other

Nurse Practicioner

DNP

Advanced Practice Nurse

BSN; possibly MSN/CNS

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 5

Mean 1.74

Variance 0.97

Standard Deviation 0.98

Total Responses 58

40. How often did you use the nursing teaching tutors support

services within the last year?

# Answer

Response %

1 Never

30 51%

2 Once

5 8%

3 More than once

22 37%

4 Not applicable

0 0%

5 Don't remember

1 2%

6 Prefer not to answer

1 2%

Total 59 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 6

Mean 1.98

Variance 1.33

Standard Deviation 1.15

Total Responses 59

41. How satisfied were you with the nursing tutors support services?

# Answer

Response %

1 Very Satisfied

6 21%

2 Satisfied

14 50%

3 Neutral

6 21%

4 Dissatisfied

1 4%

5 Very Dissatisfied

1 4%

Total 28 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 5

Mean 2.18

Variance 0.89

Standard Deviation 0.94

Total Responses 28

42. Open ended questions: Use this section to expand on items asked

previously and to add information on issues that have not been asked.

What are you most satisfied with regarding your experience at CSM?

Text Response

the people here at CSM

I am most satisfied with the fact that all of my teachers knew me by name and if I ever had a question, I knew that I could go to their office and they would assist me.

Online courses and weekend courses (not available currently, but were in the 1990's when I began at CSM)

I am most satisfied with the overall friendly environment of CSM and the faculties' willingness to help and their understanding with any personal or family problems during the time at CSM.

I really liked the smaller classes allowing for a more one on one learning experience as well as knowing my classmates

The instructors were very good and I liked the weekend classes. It worked out with my schedule. I also liked the old campus better.

completing my degree.

my advisor really helped me throught the process.

I was satisfied with the nursing tutors because they made the time to sit down one on one with you and really helped you to understand the material. I had a great experience after I met with the tutors on a weekly basis and my test grades improved substantially.

Professors being available to students

Teachers were easy to get along with and get in contact with. Small small atmosphere and was able to receive a NASA grant to do research.

I was most satisfied with getting to know the nursing faculty in the program. I did not feel like "just a body in a seat." The staff is great in the nursing program.

The relationships I formed and being an all girls school

The nursing program has become alot more organized today then it was when I first started. There are some nursing staff that are very helpful and are willing to spend time reviewing information with students, but there are others that are "too busy".

teachers were amazing and flexible with nursing students since most of us worked full time.

I am most satisfied with the support most of the nursing faculty provide for students that request it.

Small class size, individual learning

The small class sizes, and the caring and compassion of the nursing instructors

I am satisfied with my advising and the challenges to be responsible and keep up with the Psychology material.

Easy access to instructors. Small class size- allowing personal and individualized attention

I am most satisfied with the availabilty of my teachers. Any time I had a question or need assistance I was always able to get one on one contact with the professor.

I was most satisfied with my academic advisor.

The flexibility of the classes such as hybrid, having a writing tutor available to help, library resources

Most of the teachers were great and very helping and knowledgable.

The attention paid to the Business program and the changes made from the Business Administration degree to the CSM Business degree.

safe enviroment

The flexiblity of the hours.

I was very impressed with the wellingness of all of my nursing instructors in my last three years at CSM. Either while in the RN and the PN. They all wanted to see me succeed and do the best I could do.

Staff in HLC are nice and caring! Small campus.

Weekend classes for non-traditional students

CSM provides a more personal educational experience then larger colleges/universities. The instructors are very approachable and usually available. They seem to genuinely care about seeing us succeed. CSM provides a very relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.

I enjoyed meeting new people

my instructors

The method of teaching and the excellent intrations of faculty, staff and students in general.

The access to teachers if I had questions.

small classes

The instructors

I feel that the quality overall is exceptional. The factulty members are incredibly supporitve, on the whole, and students are interested and involved in their education. It is a great environment to learn in. We have serious students!

My education

The small class size

The nursing program is difficult, but looking back, it is worth it every step of the way. The curriculum doesn't quite make sense at first, but it all comes together during final term.

I am most satisfied about the attention that I received from my professors and advisors while I was at CSM. Knowing they care about how well/bad the students in their class helped me to realize I was important for them and the rest of the CSM community. It helped me realize I had chosen the right college/university.

Help and guidance from professors and advisors.

The friendships I made during this past year, and the fact that I feel prepared to sit for boards.

A few instructors went over and beyond to help students

I feel that I have learned a lot from CSM regarding nursing. Granted, I was one of the students that never had to retake nursing courses. I felt I learned a lot. Out of all of the semesters, I felt I learned the most with patient interaction in Psych. I became very good with nursing skills in Complex.

Great people to work with and great students

I am most satisfied with the education that I received. I was also very happy with the organizations I was

in(Student Senate, SEAN) and the many opportunities that arose while I was involved on campus at CSM.

Teh online classes that the BSN provided-very nice to be able to do mus tof my classes hyb rid

I am satisfied with the relationships I created with my teachers. I am happy with what I have learned. I recieved some challenging course work and feel that I have really earned my diploma. Each class I took taught me something different and I was able to look at some areas through different perspectives.

I am most satisfied with how helpful everyone has been for me throughout my four years. I don't think I ever had a hard time communicating or getting a question answered by anyone. I feel that everyone was overly friendly and welcoming to me since the start. I also enjoyed living in community on campus and the residence hall continued to get better and better over the years (new paint, new kitchen, new lounges, etc)

Great small community. I was able to explore leadership roles in various organizations, they made me become a better professional and a better person. The LPN program makes me feel prepared for the work place and I am confident with the skills I acquired.

The chance to be treated fairly for having a child while going to college.

I was surprised how much I enjoyed the Women Author's class with Dr Bauer - English has never been one of my strengths, but that was an enjoyable class. I also was surprised how much I enjoyed the Field Work Experience and how much I was dreading it before hand.

I think that the younger newer clinical instructors who still work on the floor had a lot of information to offer students. They knew what was going on on the floors currently, not 20 years ago when they were a nurse. They also were familiar with all of the new technology and were computer savvy.

I feel that the total education was wonderful.

the faculty is amazing; the BSN course instructors Kathy Willrett, Kathleen Zaijc, and MJ Petersen were great to work with

The friendly, respectful environment

I was most satisfied with the experience and knowledge that instructors in the nursing program brought to classes. Clinical experiences that they have had personally enhanced their teaching.

I like the small-school atmosphere. It was very conducive for the nursing learning environment where you need to be able to communicate with your professors and instructors.

The professors, these people are what makes Saint Mary what it is and why people want to come back every year!!

I was most satisfied with being taught by instructors who actually worked in the field and could provide real life experience and reference.

How friendly and helpful the instructors are.

The complex nursing semester, both theory and clinical, was the only semester that I feel I actually learned new things since I already had my LPN. I feel the teachers in the complex theory and clinical rotation were wonderful. Jennifer Kolker was the most amazing clinical instructor and taught us so much, she really sought out new learnign opportunities for us. Psychology (Marcy and Anna) theory and clinical rotation and pediactrics (Kathy) theory rotation were also great. Colette was a great instructor as well, however, I did not really learn anything new from my LPN.

I love the small campus atmostphere where the majority of the staff know you by name and we are allowed to call our instructors by their first names.

I had a couple of very friendly personable instructors. They were nice but professional and did not play favorites or try to be our best friends. Virginia Tufano was amazing, Christi Glessman was good, and Lori Delcore was very professional. Kathy Schufeldt was amazing, perfect mix of professionalism yet treated us like human beings!

Being able to living on campus with my children and have the college experience.

I think the Education program was awesome in preparing me for my future teaching experiences.

Small class sizes

Our professors personal experiences integrated into the classroom

the personal exprience, enjoyed getting to know all my classmates and build friendships and the staff is very supportive and works with you, they want to see you suceed.

I am very satisfied with my program of study. I feel the education programs prepares you very well for your experiences. My passion for teaching has only grown over the last four years, and I have truly been prepared for my career in education.

The clinical experiences

small classes speed of acceptance

I like the small class size.

No

The legal curriculm was really good. I like that we had to take a class in each area

The instructors got to know us and knew our individual problems. It was helpful because they were able to work with us and help us succeed.

i loved my expereince here at the college. if it was not for csm and the mcauley scholarship I would not be the women i am today or have mad ethe strides i have made in my life.

Nursing faculty

I am most satisfied with the connections I made during my time at CSM.

Statistic Value

Total Responses 81

43. If you could improve anything about your experience at CSM,

what would it be?

Text Response

Advisors treating students unequally.

I would decrease the tutition, it is very expensive.

n/a

-More instruments provided by CSM in the Music Department -Offer dance classes as an elective or just as a class for the Lied Fitness Center -More celebration that accentuate the colorful ethnic backgrounds especially the Asian culture

The staff could be more helpful in regards to financial aid help, career placement help, and advisor help. I felt I was not helped very well in these areas.

Leave the classes in Lincoln, Nebraska. I feel so sorry for the students that have enrolled and to be put in this horrible situation. It always seemed like the Omaha Campus did not care for the Lincoln Campus and to me it seems like the move to the Cotner location was a way to get rid of the Lincoln Campus. It is very disheartening to see the Lincoln campus leave. This campus helped a lot of students and now they are put in a stressful situation. No matter how hard you try to make the move, it still leaves the student in a very difficult situation.

Having a mentor who will really support and guide as graduation approches and seniors start job search.

Make the students feel like they are going to be sucessful in the nursing program instead of creating so many obstacles. It is very discouraging when you start with 120 people in a class and only graduate with 40ish.

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Increase the number of people that stayed on campus during the weekends (allow boys to spend the night in order to get people to visit here instead of visit at their location), get a computer in the science building that prints to the printer, nobody has time to find a professor, turn on the computer, print one thing, print and then put the laptop way just to print one thing. Every time we get a laptop out we also have to find a key to the room where they are stored. Receive new microscopes. Change science course to being two times a week and longer in order to give science majors a day off to go job shadow. A lot of biology and chemistry majors do not know what they want to do professionally and when they skip classes for a day to visit, teachers don't like that and they miss material. As well as it only gives them one day. I wish I could have job shadowed one a week for atleast a year to give me more experience. So maybe just do the two times a week for seniors. The capstone projects need to be all research, some people didn't do research and did an intership which is not what the project should be about.

I wouldn't improve anything.

That everyone would be on the same page and you would not get a different answer every person you go to.

I think that all grades should be counted towards a passing grade. Test should not be the only thing that is "graded", it should all be combined together. Also ATI should not be graded, it is practically a guessing game with some questions because we weren't taught some things. They should either be extra credit or graded for completion.

cost of school is expensive

I would improve the complex clinical experience. I feel that as a nursing student about to graduate, we should be able to have a preceptorship experience with a nurse for several weeks like most other nursing schools do. I feel that my med/surg clinical rotation was more complex than my complex rotation. I do not feel that my complex nursing rotation prepaired me enough to be a nurse in a couple months.

More surgical, ER experiences

A Practicum during the ASN program

I would have liked to be a little more social outside of organizations and clubs.

Increased communication between instructors

I was very disappointed with the career advice I was given by my advisor, my freshman year. It was obvious that I was not sure what field of study I would like to go into and instead of advising me to do general studies, I began classes for a course of study that I did not like. The lack of ultimate planning that I experienced, cost me an extra semster of classes.

The classrooms were most often dirty. The desks and tables required cleaning prior to use. The tuition cost is also high compared to nearby institutions.

The time needed to wait for interlibrary loans

More guidance in getting internships.

provide surpport system for blacks and African American

The price. :)

The cost is preventing me from coming back yet this year. To finish with my RN and go onto my Master's eventually. The lines at Christina's has gotten extremely long over the past three years. It would be nice if they had an extra cashier during the breaks and lunch hour. It would also be nice if they had more salads stocked. They seem to run out on a regular basis, so you have to choose another item or choose not to eat.

Maybe try to help us find jobs in Omaha since we have no preceptorships in nursing. Give us like more info on how/where look for jobs.

Better communciation when making big changes such as the lincoln campus closing

The nursing program needs to be more organized. Teachers constantly go back and forth regarding material discussed in class and also regarding the nursing policies.

Sometimes quizzes were given using a "test bank" of questions. A portion of questions from that test bank were randomly assigned to students--each student got a mix of different questions. Sometimes, some of the students got easier questions, while other students got harder questions, so grading may have been somewhat unfair. I feel that all of the students should get the same questions on the tests to make it fair.

N/A

participate in a preceptorship

Availability of my advisor, and response time of my advisor

None

I think they should have a short preceptorhsip in the last semester.

more organization

Improve the organization of the ASN program.

I would have loved to have an ICU rotation, or at least more than just one day, I would love to have a guaranteed surgical experience, and I would love to have the chance to get extra clinical experience in the area of our choice, even if it is not a preceptorship. This could even be optional, only for those who desire it.

More organization of the nursing programs.

The transition from the LPN program to the ASN program was not well executed. I felt as though I was repeating content instead of expanding on what I had already learned. I found this to be very frustrating and expensive.

I wish the nursing program would eliminate the ASN program and just do a BSN program.

On a personal level, I wish I could have been part of more school organizations.

Residence Halls. They are outdated and I think more students would stay on campus if they were apartment style.

The LPN program is very inconsistent. I feel that in the future, all teachers, clinical instructors and so on need to be on the same page. We would have one instructor tell us one thing and another tell us something else. We were always confused as to what we really needed to be doing and how.

Which classes can transfer and what can not to be clearly understood. First semester of nursing classes was very unorganized and at times the computer test would mark questions wrong that were right which in the end affects GPA.

I took OB/PEDS in fall 2011. The OB/PEDS classes were way too tough. They were ran like a boot camp. It felt like it was NUR 100/170 again. It made the last semester of nursing school very easy. The testing criteria in OB/PEDS (except the final) had questions that only seasoned RN's would know from working in OB/PEDS. It was very frustrating because I couldn't find information that they tested over in my theory books or ATI. The ATI PEDS testing material did not correlate with theory lecture. My biggest problem with the OB program is that there was obvious favoritism with students. In OB, many students were picked not to complete care plans and were able to go to off-sites that were not available to everyone else. In addition, the care plan criteria for OB made no sense and that is why I wished CSM had a standardized care plan for students. I had other faculty and students (including students that were chosen not to do care plans) to look over my care plan and stated that it clearly met requirements. However, it was never good enough for OB faculty and I had to re-do my careplans repeatedly. The corrections and recommendations made no sense. I didn't want to report favoritism because I was afraid of the OB teachers would fail me. I loved working with pediatric clients and pregnant women, but the OB teachers made me dread it because of their unrealistic expectations.

Better clinical experiences

I would improve the timeliness of some faculty at CSM. There were many times that I needed to contact them whether it be via email, or phone and did not hear from them for an extended amount of time.

I think that more of the undergraduate requirements should be online. Theology shouldn't be mandatory. It was a waste of my time to have to take two credits of this. It doesn't apply to my major

The dining hall. The food is fine, but sometimes that hours are not very convienent. I know that it would be hard since they work hard in the dining hall, or what they could do is that for residents of MLL or Lozier they could possibly get free food from Cristina's Place. It is the same food they give out in the dining hall, but sometimes people don't have time to go all the way to the dining hall so I don't

understand why we have to pay for the same food that is given in the dining hall.

I think that the Express Center can sometimes be difficult to work with but I have never had an issue with them. They have always dealt with my aid in a timely manner but I know this is a hardship for a lot of students. Everything that I would have improved upon over the course of the last four years has changed in a good way (book store attire, food in the cafeteria, gym equipment, programming, and Lozier improvements)

The LPN program should make Carrie L. an instructor. The classes need to be reviewed and be organized better. Computer labs in the science building are a must!

Clinical Experience, dining services

Get rid of Yoga and New Age teachings. Make all class rooms fragrence free.

I think that the financial aide department needs help and so does advising. Everyone has different advisors telling people conflicting information about the same courses and programs. Also instructors are not advisors they are instructors. There is no way that they can possible know all the ins and outs to what classes to take and when and teach all the information they are in charge of teaching. I think that we need an actual advisement department with just advisors. I would also put a computer lab in the science building. It is stupid that you have to walk back to the library to print out information that you need for lab.

I think that more notice should have been given for the closure of the Lincoln campus. I was 3 classes away from my bachelor's degree and changed it to a Certificate because I do not have the time to drive back and forth to Omaha. In that I am really disappointed in the College of Saint Mary's.

there were a lot of papers due for the BSN course, minimizing the busy work would be beneficial

I wish the school would have been more affordable.

I would like to have a preceptorship portion incorporated into the ASN program.

If I could improve ANYTHING...I wish that tuition was not so expensive. But I know that something that can't really be controlled since CSM is a private institution.

More biology courses! There is not enough biology courses at Saint Mary.

I would definitely have Paralegal Tutors. Instructors are not always available and sometimes a student requires additional assistance.

How much it cost!!!

Changes that need to be made: Newer/younger teachers whom have experience in todays nursing field. Teachers whom are willing to help students rather than make them feel bad when they do not know an answer. Teachers whom are willing to seek out opportunities in the clinical setting for the students rather than make us stay in a clients room all day. Clinical instructors whom do NOT pick and choose favorites or use weaknesses against the student.

If I could ask for only one thing it would be organization. There is no organization, everything is thrown together last minute and no one ever seems to fully know what is going on. I do not expect people to be 100 percent in the loops at every second, but when I pay $12,500 a semester I expect people to know what they are doing!

The housing option for the MLL program.

I think some of the professors take on too many obligations, and they let their contact with students slide. There have been many times I have not received e-mail replies, as well as times teachers have lost assignments of mine.

Financial Aid department...they lose everything and only look at half the forms you turn in

More class offered

Financial aid availability and options for non-minority, non-single parents.

1. Coaches in the athlectic program and the evaluation of them. I played a sport for all four years and was very dissatisfied in the quality of the coaching staff for some of them programs. There was a lack of experince for the college level as well as a lack of proffessionalism. If it was not for scholarship money I would not have played all four years of my college career and I believe there currently need to be a strong evaluation of the coaching stafff and allow for feedback from the players. 2. I did have a lot of frustration when dealing with money and getting the correct information from the express center. As years went on there was a lot of imporvement but there was some dissapointment in preparedness for the staff.

better classroom instruction. More interesting ways of teaching. Methods of teaching were reading off of powerpoints throughout the whole program. I feel anyone can do that and we should be having better ways of learning for the amount of money we are paying. I wish we had a preceptorship for the nursing program to make us more compettitive in the job market.

friendliness of staff

More online classes

The understanding of the instructors and the school in general.

Laboratory techniques as well as resources need to be improved.

N/A

I really struggeled in the OT program and was devistated after 4 years being dismissed form the program. if there were measures in line to help me through the issues I incurred it would have been helpful

Overall communication between students and faculty

How things are ran. I always felt like asking one person would get one answer and asking someone else I would get a different answer. I also felt like the communication could improve. There are many times when I would call or email certain teachers and never hear back! This last year I was taking clases out of state and I felt so abandoned, which was upsetting considering how much I did to help others during my time on at CSM.

Statistic Value

Total Responses 80

44. Please add any additional comments or suggestions.

Text Response

n/a

I understand that there is a significanly low Asian population at CSM, but I firmly believe that it should still be showcased because there are no events that celebrate Asian heritage for those of us that are of that ethnic background. I know that MAS is suppose to organize those types of events, but Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is towards the end of May/ beginning of June.

I would like to say that I was proud to be a CSM graduate, but now I really have mixed feelings. It hurts me to see these young students struggle with this new move. If this had happen to me when I first started, I would never have achieved my Bachelor's Degree and I just wonder how many other students will now let their dreams go and not finish their education.

Athletics need more money/a better system to get athletes to come to CSM. We need to give better scholarships because this is not the best school to play because we aren't serious about our sports when we don't give close to full rides or students from over sees. Coach should receive the information about students that might want to come play at the school.

none

I feel that the ATI program is an excellent tool to help us succeed. At times, I did not enjoy the ATI tests, but they did prove to be very educational for me. I also wish that somebody from the Bachelors program would speak to us about the program and what to expect, as not all advisors have a good understanding of the program.

Online masters program for out of state students

That ALL classes should be canceled for the day when the Campus is doing Spirit of Service Day. ALL programs should be given the opportunity to attend morning as well as afternoon or both. Classes should be ended before 12pm, so students can attend special training lessons by the achievement center or be able to attend Mass by not having to be uncomfortable for walking into training or Mass late. Or choose not to attend training or Mass because they don't want to be rude by walking in late.

I feel your tuition is too high considering the lack of education that was taught. Sometimes the nursing program felt like it was a "self-teach program". The NCLEX teaches "CAB" and your program still teaches ABC's. No one should have to pay thousands and thousands of dollars to go to a college that doesn't prepare you what you will be tested over on the state boards. For a program that costs over $25,000 it should be top quality. I also feel your financial aid department picks and chooses who they want to help out. I will never ever recommend anyone to go to this school.

N/A

I appreciate the good work everybody is doing at the CSM and I promised to promote this college wherever I go and help in any way I can even when I am back to my country.

Get an ice machine and water machine at the commons area so people are not waiting in line at Christina's Place just for ice and water.

Overall a fantastic program. Someday i would like to see a straight BSN program without the ASN first.

The addition of an advising staff would benefit both the students and the faculty. Trying to schedule an advising session with a teacher can be very difficult.

Clinical instructors need to all be on the same page regarding required paperwork, expectations, and

grading. Currently, it is instructor driven, and it is hard as a student (and extremely confusing) to know what is expected of us with each rotation.

N/A

THEY NEED MORE PRINTERS IN THE LIBRARY!!!! One printer for all those students is not enough! The heat in the class rooms needs to be adequate. Most days of the year we were all freezing because of no heat.

Please make a standardized care plan for upcoming nursing classes.

I couldn't have asked for a better institute to help me grow in the last four years. I credit CSM with the ability to go on and do good work in society.

If teacher have not worked on the floor in the past 5-10 years of clinical, they should not be allowed to take a group of students to clinical. They don't know enough about what is currently going on on the floor and it is not fair as a student to learn something incorrectly.

More challenging information for the LPNs please!

More of apartment style living.

I think the tuition should go down. :)

N/A

Better clinical instructors!

This school is very unaffordable. Lower rates would be great

N/A

Statistic Value

Total Responses 27

45. Psychology: How satisfied are you with the overall quality of each

of the following?

# Question Very Satisfi

ed

Satisfied

Somewhat

Satisfied

Neutral

Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very Dissatisf

ied

Responses

Mean

1

Teaching by the full time faculty members (Drs Burger, Hoss and Wernli)

100.00%

0.00% 0.00% 0.00

% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5 1.00

2

Mentoring by the full time faculty members (Drs Burger, Hoss, and Wernli)

100.00%

0.00% 0.00% 0.00

% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5 1.00

3

Teaching by adjunct faculty members

0.00% 60.00

% 40.00%

0.00%

0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5 2.40

4 Teaching done in on-line courses

20.00%

60.00%

20.00% 0.00

% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5 2.00

5

The curriculum/plan of study required for majors

60.00%

40.00%

0.00% 0.00

% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5 1.40

6

Academic advising, in terms of understanding program and graduation requirements

100.00%

0.00% 0.00% 0.00

% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5 1.00

7 Career 20.00 20.00 0.00% 40.00 20.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5 3.20

advising in terms of understanding job opportunities and graduate school requirements

% % %

8

Content taught in CSM psychology courses

60.00%

40.00%

0.00% 0.00

% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5 1.40

Statistic Teaching by

the full time

faculty memb

ers (Drs

Burger, Hoss and

Wernli)

Mentoring by

the full time

faculty members (Drs Burger, Hoss, and

Wernli)

Teaching by

adjunct faculty memb

ers

Teaching

done in on-line

courses

The curriculum/

plan of study

required for majors

Academic advising, in

terms of understand

ing program

and graduation requireme

nts

Career advising in terms of

understanding job

opportunities and

graduate school

requirements

Content taught in CSM

psychology

courses

Min Value

1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1

Max Value

1 1 3 3 2 1 5 2

Mean 1.00 1.00 2.40 2.00 1.40 1.00 3.20 1.40

Variance

0.00 0.00 0.30 0.50 0.30 0.00 2.70 0.30

Standard Deviation

0.00 0.00 0.55 0.71 0.55 0.00 1.64 0.55

Total Responses

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

46. How satisfied are you with the psychology program's preparation

for you to:

# Question Very Satisfi

ed

Satisfied

Somewhat

Satisfied

Neutral

Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very Dissatisf

ied

Responses

Mean

1

Understand and apply knowledge about human behavior

80.00%

20.00%

0.00% 0.00

% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5 1.20

2

Understand and apply research methods

60.00%

40.00%

0.00% 0.00

% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5 1.40

3

Undertake an independent research project

40.00%

60.00%

0.00% 0.00

% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5 1.60

4

Understand and apply helping skills

60.00%

40.00%

0.00% 0.00

% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5 1.40

5

Critically evaluate information

60.00%

40.00%

0.00% 0.00

% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5 1.40

6

Interact with those from diverse backgrounds

80.00%

20.00%

0.00% 0.00

% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5 1.20

7 Improve writing skills

80.00%

0.00% 20.00% 0.00

% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5 1.40

8

Improve oral communication and presentatio

80.00%

0.00% 20.00% 0.00

% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5 1.40

n skills

9 Experience personal growth

100.00%

0.00% 0.00% 0.00

% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5 1.00

10

Understand ethical and legal issues in the field of psychology and/or human services

40.00%

60.00%

0.00% 0.00

% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5 1.60

11

Attend graduate school in the field of psychology and/or human services

80.00%

20.00%

0.00% 0.00

% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5 1.20

12

Have a career in the field of psychology and/or human services

60.00%

40.00%

0.00% 0.00

% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5 1.40

Statistic

Understand and apply knowledge abou

t human

behavior

Understand and apply resea

rch methods

Undertake

an independe

nt resea

rch proje

ct

Understand and apply helpi

ng skills

Critically

evaluate

information

Interact

with those from

diverse

background

s

Improve

writing skill

s

Improve oral communication and presentation skills

Experienc

e personal grow

th

Understan

d ethic

al and legal issues in the field

of psychology and/

or human

services

Attend

graduate school in the field

of psychology

and/or

human

services

Have a

career in the field

of psychology

and/or

human

services

Min Value

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Max Value

2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 1 2 2 2

Mean

1.20 1.40 1.60 1.40 1.40 1.20 1.40

1.40 1.00 1.60 1.20 1.40

Variance

0.20 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.20 0.80

0.80 0.00 0.30 0.20 0.30

Standard Deviation

0.45 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.45 0.89

0.89 0.00 0.55 0.45 0.55

Total Responses

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

47. Overall how satisfied are you with education you received in the

CSM psychology program?

# Answer

Response %

1 Very Satisfied

4 80%

2 Satisfied

1 20%

3 Somewhat Satisfied

0 0%

4 Neutral

0 0%

5 Somewhat Dissatisfied

0 0%

6 Dissatisfied

0 0%

7 Very Dissatisfied

0 0%

Total 5 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 2

Mean 1.20

Variance 0.20

Standard Deviation 0.45

Total Responses 5

48. Please comment on strengths of the psychology program at

College of Saint Mary.

Text Response

The teachers are understanding and are willing to help you understand the contents of Psychology. They help you explore the content and theories.

The professors are really helpful and understanding. I also like the variety of classes that are offered.

Dr. Hoss & Molly are the strengths

Having small classroom sizes and having all psychology professors know me by name

Statistic Value

Total Responses 4

49. Please comment on any improvements needed in the psychology

program at College of Saint Mary.

Text Response

Maybe we can get some experience in our field and what we will be doing in a Psychology job.

It would be nice to be able to continue my education w csm instead of having to go to another school.

Get rid of the "New Age Yoga" class that turns people away from God and towards the thinking that they can be their own God. Have conversations with instructors who wear tooooo much perfume and the health risk for the students.

More class offered in this field

Statistic Value

Total Responses 4

50. Are there any courses you think CSM should offer in its

psychology program?

Text Response

No

Unknown by me

More information on drugs used in this field

I think in a course in something practical that can apply to job after graduation would be beneficial. I know in a lot of human services type jobs they use computer programs that require employees to use DAP notes so possibly a class about that would be beneficial to students.

Statistic Value

Total Responses 4

51. Volunteer/Community Service: Your response to the items in this

section provide information to help us understand the impact of

College of Saint Mary graduates on the community and reflects on

the CSM mission of "Compassionate service to others."Please

indicate the types of service you participated in while a student at

CSM. (Check all that apply.)

# Answer

Response %

1 Service learning as part of a course.

71 68%

2

Service through CSM but not part of a course such as Spirit of Service Day in the spring.

47 45%

3

Community service through group not connected to CSM such as a church.

24 23%

4 Community service on my own.

44 42%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 4

Total Responses 105

52. Overall, how satisfied are you with the BSN program?

# Answer

Response %

5 Satisfied

14 54%

4 Somewhat satisfied

12 46%

3 Neutral

0 0%

2 Somewhat dissatisfied

0 0%

1 Dissatisfied

0 0%

Total 26 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 4

Max Value 5

Mean 4.54

Variance 0.26

Standard Deviation 0.51

Total Responses 26

53. Would you recommend the CSM nursing program to friends and

family?

# Answer

Response %

3 Yes

17 65%

2 Neutral

7 27%

1 No

2 8%

Total 26 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 3

Mean 2.58

Variance 0.41

Standard Deviation 0.64

Total Responses 26

54. Overall, how satisfied were are you with your CSM nursing

experience?

# Answer

Response %

5 Satisfied

32 54%

4 Somewhat satisfied

15 25%

3 Neutral

8 14%

2 Somewhat dissatisfied

3 5%

1 Dissatisfied

1 2%

Total 59 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 5

Mean 4.25

Variance 0.99

Standard Deviation 0.99

Total Responses 59

55. Would you recommend the CSM nursing program to friends and

family?

# Answer

Response %

3 Yes

39 66%

2 Neutral

12 20%

1 No

8 14%

Total 59 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 3

Mean 2.53

Variance 0.53

Standard Deviation 0.73

Total Responses 59

56. Biology Please rate the following with regards to your biology

courses.

# Question Very Somewhat Neutral Not very

much

Not At All

Responses Mean

1

How well was your biology knowledge and understanding expanded by the biology courses you took at CSM?

100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 7 1.00

2

How well do you feel the Biology faculty defined and explained the basic biological principles and concepts?

100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 6 1.00

3

Were you satisfied with the existing technology and laboratory equipment?

28.57% 42.86% 0.00% 14.29% 14.29% 7 2.43

4

How confident are you in your ability to understand and apply research methods?

85.71% 14.29% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 7 1.14

5

How confident are you in your ability to critically

57.14% 42.86% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 7 1.43

evaluate information?

Statistic How well was your biology

knowledge and understanding expanded by the biology courses you

took at CSM?

How well do you feel the

Biology faculty defined and

explained the basic biological principles and

concepts?

Were you satisfied with the existing technology

and laboratory equipment?

How confident are you in your

ability to understand and apply research

methods?

How confident are you in your

ability to critically evaluate

information?

Min Value 1 1 1 1 1

Max Value 1 1 5 2 2

Mean 1.00 1.00 2.43 1.14 1.43

Variance 0.00 0.00 2.29 0.14 0.29

Standard Deviation

0.00 0.00 1.51 0.38 0.53

Total Responses

7 6 7 7 7

57. Additional comments on the above biology items.

Text Response

We could use new microscopes because a lot of the ones we have a broken. There should be a computer in the murie curie room that allows you to print to the printer because there are no computers that allow you to print to that printer in the building. None of the stationary computers are hooked up so the printer is worthless, but we need a printer in that building.

Statistic Value

Total Responses 1

58. Rate the following with regards to the biology program.

# Question Strongly agree

Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Responses Mean

1

The biology faculty actively engages students in learning.

57.14% 28.57% 14.29% 0.00% 0.00% 7 4.43

2

The biology faculty members demonstrate a strong knowledge base.

57.14% 42.86% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 7 4.57

3

I would choose to major in biology if I were starting my undergraduate education over.

71.43% 14.29% 0.00% 14.29% 0.00% 7 4.43

4

Science related clubs contributed positively to student life.

0.00% 50.00% 50.00% 0.00% 0.00% 6 3.50

5

The work conducted in my capstone project was a positive learning experience.

42.86% 28.57% 28.57% 0.00% 0.00% 7 4.14

6

I found the laboratory experiences increased my knowledge and understanding of biology.

42.86% 57.14% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 7 4.43

Statistic The biology faculty actively engages students

in learning.

The biology faculty

members demonstrate

a strong knowledge

base.

I would choose to major in

biology if I were starting

my undergraduate

education over.

Science related clubs

contributed positively to student life.

The work conducted

in my capstone

project was a positive learning

experience.

I found the laboratory

experiences increased my

knowledge and

understanding of biology.

Min Value 3 4 2 3 3 4

Max Value 5 5 5 4 5 5

Mean 4.43 4.57 4.43 3.50 4.14 4.43

Variance 0.62 0.29 1.29 0.30 0.81 0.29

Standard Deviation

0.79 0.53 1.13 0.55 0.90 0.53

Total Responses

7 7 7 6 7 7

59. Additional comments on the above biology items.

Text Response

Statistic Value

Total Responses 0

60. Overall how satisfied are you with education you received in the

CSM biology program?

# Answer

Response %

1 Very Satisfied

3 43%

2 Satisfied

4 57%

3 Neutral

0 0%

4 Dissatisfied

0 0%

5 Very Dissatisfied

0 0%

Total 7 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 2

Mean 1.57

Variance 0.29

Standard Deviation 0.53

Total Responses 7

61. At this time, what is your intended professional goal, e.g., medical

school laboratory technician, secondary education?

Text Response

Clinical Laboratory Scince

Research and/or Animal Science Career

Dental School at UNMC in Lincoln, NE

Veterinarian

Graduate school

Medical Schoold

Statistic Value

Total Responses 6

62. If your professional goal changed during the course of your

undergraduate education, please explain below.

Text Response

No, i always wanted to work it a lab

Yes. When I started at CSM I knew that I wanted to go into biology but I didn't know what profession I wanted to go into after graduation. I found dentistry through my Honduras experience and step father the year before I graduated.

Statistic Value

Total Responses 2

My Report

GRADUATE EXIT SURVEY RESULTS – DECEMBER 2011 & MAY 2012

Last Modified: 05/23/2012

Response Set: Exit Survey 2011-12

1. What year and month will you be completing your degree

requirements? (This date may be different than the date of

participation in the graduation ceremony.)

# Answer

Response %

1 December 2011

53 40%

2 May 2012

59 45%

3 July/August 2012

13 10%

4 Other

7 5%

Total 132 100%

Other

June

June 30th

June 2012

June 2012

June 2012

June

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 4

Mean 1.80

Variance 0.68

Standard Deviation 0.82

Total Responses 132

2. Select the degree you will be completing. You must answer this

question to proceed. (Select one.)

# Answer

Response %

1

Doctor of Education with Emphasis in Educational Leadership

4 3%

2

Doctor of Education with Emphasis in Health Professions Education

10 8%

3 Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

57 43%

4 Master in Occupational Therapy (MOT)

34 26%

5

Master in Organizational Leadership (MOL)

13 10%

6 Master of Science in Education (MSE)

2 2%

7 Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

11 8%

8

Post Baccalaureate Masters in Occupational Therapy (PBMOT)

1 1%

Total 132 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 8

Mean 3.73

Variance 1.98

Standard Deviation 1.41

Total Responses 132

3. Feedback to graduate programs: Rate the following:

# Question Strongly Agree

Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Responses Mean

1

I am satisfied with the overall quality of my graduate program.

32 73 14 10 1 130 3.96

2

I would recommend the CSM graduate program I completed to others with similar interests.

35 55 17 17 5 129 3.76

3

The courses in my graduate program were academically challenging.

38 74 8 7 2 129 4.08

4

I experienced intellectual growth through my graduate program.

56 61 2 6 4 129 4.23

5 Faculty were accessible.

35 64 18 8 4 129 3.91

6 Faculty treated me with respect.

51 60 12 5 1 129 4.20

7

I became a better consumer of research through my graduate studies.

42 55 21 9 1 128 4.00

8

My CSM graduate program prepared me for/enhanced my career.

42 68 7 7 4 128 4.07

9

My CSM graduate program prepared me for leadership roles in my professional and/or personal life.

42 65 11 8 2 128 4.07

Statistic

I am satisfi

ed with the

overall

quality of my

graduate

program.

I would recommend the

CSM graduat

e program

I complet

ed to others with

similar interests

.

The courses in my

graduate program

were academi

cally challengi

ng.

I experien

ced intellect

ual growth through

my graduat

e program

.

Faculty were

accessible.

Faculty

treated me

with respe

ct.

I becam

e a better consumer of resear

ch through my

graduate

studies.

My CSM graduate program prepared

me for/enhanced my career.

My CSM graduat

e program prepared me for leadership roles in my

professional

and/or personal

life.

Min Value

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Max Value

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Mean 3.96 3.76 4.08 4.23 3.91 4.20 4.00 4.07 4.07

Variance

0.73 1.23 0.71 0.87 0.94 0.68 0.85 0.88 0.81

Standard Deviation

0.86 1.11 0.84 0.93 0.97 0.82 0.92 0.94 0.90

Total Responses

130 129 129 129 129 129 128 128 128

4. Research : Rate the following.

# Question Strongly Agree

Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Responses Mean

1

I learned to conduct research through my CSM graduate program.

20 31 1 7 0 59 4.08

2

Completing a research study contributed to my learning.

23 23 4 5 3 58 4.00

3

The research completed at CSM is applicable to my career and/or community.

25 28 2 2 2 59 4.22

Statistic I learned to conduct research through my

CSM graduate program.

Completing a research study contributed to my

learning.

The research completed at CSM is applicable to

my career and/or community.

Min Value 2 1 1

Max Value 5 5 5

Mean 4.08 4.00 4.22

Variance 0.84 1.30 0.86

Standard Deviation 0.92 1.14 0.93

Total Responses 59 58 59

5. Library: Please rate the following with regards to the CSM Library.

# Question Strongly Agree

Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Responses Mean

1

The services (reference librarian, data bases) provided through the CSM library facilitated completion of my degree requirements.

45 55 18 3 2 123 4.12

2

The Library has good resources for my area of study.

37 53 22 6 1 119 4.00

Statistic The services (reference librarian, data bases) provided through

the CSM library facilitated completion of my degree

requirements.

The Library has good resources for my area of study.

Min Value 1 1

Max Value 5 5

Mean 4.12 4.00

Variance 0.75 0.78

Standard Deviation 0.86 0.88

Total Responses 123 119

6. Academic Advising: Please rate the following statements regarding

academic advising.

# Question Strongly Agree

Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Responses Mean

1

The academic advising within my graduate program was effective.

21 63 23 10 9 126 3.61

2

My academic advisor helped me to understand my graduate program and its requirements.

24 55 26 9 12 126 3.56

3 My academic advisor was accessible.

26 49 27 12 11 125 3.54

4 Academic requirements were clear.

28 67 23 9 3 130 3.83

Statistic The academic advising within my graduate program

was effective.

My academic advisor helped me to understand my graduate program

and its requirements.

My academic advisor was accessible.

Academic requirements

were clear.

Min Value 1 1 1 1

Max Value 5 5 5 5

Mean 3.61 3.56 3.54 3.83

Variance 1.17 1.35 1.40 0.85

Standard Deviation

1.08 1.16 1.18 0.92

Total Responses 126 126 125 130

7. Academic Support I would have used academic support for the

following areas if it was available. (Check all that apply.)

# Answer

Response %

1 Writing

53 42%

2 Reference formatting, e.g., APA

64 50%

3 Statistics

17 13%

4 Computer skills

27 21%

5

Information literacy, e.g. identifying valid resources on the Internet

19 15%

6 Study skills, describe

6 5%

7 Other, describe

6 5%

8 Not applicable

40 31%

# Answer

Response %

1 Writing

53 42%

2 Reference formatting, e.g., APA

64 50%

3 Statistics

17 13%

4 Computer skills

27 21%

5

Information literacy, e.g. identifying valid resources on the Internet

19 15%

6 Study skills, describe

6 5%

7 Other, describe

6 5%

8 Not applicable

40 31%

Study skills, describe Other, describe

An "information boot camp" for all beginning MAT students to tell them how to do APA formatting, how to use the library AND the time restrictions for ordering data, and available computer help with the web page after the class is over

How to study for specific classes, exam types, etc

Better reading skills

library

more on electronic literature searches

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 8

Total Responses 127

8. I would have made use of academic support if it was provided in

one of the following ways. (Select the one you would have most likely

used.)

# Answer

Response %

1 On-line

47 48%

2

In-person during the day, during the work week ( 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday)

18 18%

3 In-person on Saturday (9 am to 4 pm)

4 4%

4 In-person in the evening (5 pm to 8 pm)

27 28%

5 Other, describe

2 2%

Total 98 100%

Other, describe

onlline and in person weeknights

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 5

Mean 2.17

Variance 1.79

Standard Deviation 1.34

Total Responses 98

9. Campus Climate/Environment: Please rate your level of agreement

with the following campus climate and environment items.

# Question Strongly Agree

Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Responses Mean

1

I felt a sense of belonging at CSM.

26 66 23 9 4 128 3.79

2

The campus staff (non-faculty) were caring.

40 63 21 2 1 127 4.09

3

I generally know what was happening on campus.

22 53 34 10 4 123 3.64

4

If I had a problem in class or with the college, there was someone at CSM I trusted from whom I could get help.

25 55 30 11 6 127 3.65

5

The campus is safe and secure for students.

38 73 9 3 3 126 4.11

6

Lounge areas for graduate students were adequate.

27 70 14 8 3 122 3.90

7 Outside of 18 47 33 10 2 110 3.63

the classroom, many interesting and educational speakers and programs were provided.

Statistic I felt a sense of

belonging at CSM.

The campus

staff (non-faculty)

were caring.

I generally know

what was happening

on campus.

If I had a problem

in class or with the college,

there was someone at CSM I trusted

from whom I

could get help.

The campus is safe and

secure for students.

Lounge areas for graduate students

were adequate.

Outside of the

classroom, many

interesting and

educational speakers

and programs

were provided.

Min Value 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Max Value 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Mean 3.79 4.09 3.64 3.65 4.11 3.90 3.63

Variance 0.91 0.61 0.95 1.09 0.68 0.82 0.86

Standard Deviation

0.95 0.78 0.98 1.04 0.82 0.90 0.93

Total Responses

128 127 123 127 126 122 110

10. Student Services: Please rate your level of agreement with the

following items regarding student services.

# Question Strongly Agree

Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Responses Mean

1

I understood the tuition and fees that were charged to my account each semester.

37 64 10 14 3 128 3.92

2

The semester financial arrangements (SFA) process was efficient.

33 65 13 13 6 130 3.82

3

My questions and concerns about financial aid were adequately addressed.

38 52 14 17 4 125 3.82

4

The Campus Store had the textbooks I needed when I needed them.

27 56 13 19 3 118 3.72

5

The Campus Store has an adequate variety of apparel.

25 53 24 6 0 108 3.90

6

An adequate selection of food is available at Christina's Place.

27 61 17 13 2 120 3.82

7 Pricing of items at Christina's

28 59 18 17 1 123 3.78

Place is reasonable.

8

The hours for Christina's Place are adequate.

21 62 18 19 0 120 3.71

Statistic I understo

od the tuition

and fees that were charged

to my account

each semester

.

The semester financial

arrangements (SFA) process

was efficient.

My question

s and concerns

about financial aid were adequat

ely addresse

d.

The Campus

Store had the textboo

ks I needed when I needed them.

The Campus

Store has an adequa

te variety

of apparel

.

An adequat

e selectio

n of food is availabl

e at Christin

a's Place.

Pricing of items at

Christina's Place is reasonabl

e.

The hours

for Christina's Place

are adequat

e.

Min Value

1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2

Max Value

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Mean 3.92 3.82 3.82 3.72 3.90 3.82 3.78 3.71

Variance 1.02 1.14 1.23 1.14 0.67 0.92 0.96 0.88

Standard Deviation

1.01 1.07 1.11 1.07 0.82 0.96 0.98 0.94

Total Responses

128 130 125 118 108 120 123 120

11. Current employment status: Select one of the following to

identify your current employment situation. Your answer to this

question is required because your response will guide you through the

rest of the survey. (Select one.)

# Answer

Response %

1

I am employed or have accepted a position (Includes self-employment and part time employment)

37 28%

2

I am employed and also looking for a new position (Includes self-employment and part time employment)

31 24%

3

I am unemployed and currently looking for a position

58 44%

4

I am unemployed and NOT looking for a position

3 2%

7 Other: explain

2 2%

Total 131 100%

Other: explain

student teaching

I have an offer extended to me for employment, but have not accepted a job yet.

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 7

Mean 2.28

Variance 1.13

Standard Deviation 1.06

Total Responses 131

12. Current employment or position you have accepted

Position Title Department Employer City and Sate (if not in Omaha)

Executive Director Homecare Fargo Division, Catholic Health Iniatives

Homecare/Hospice Catholic Health Initiatives

Fargo, ND MN, ND, SD, WI region

High School Principal Harrisbug High School Harrisburg, South Dakota

Teacher Associate First Grade St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School

Program Administrator Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska

UNMC

Professor School of Nursing Mercy College of Health Sciences

Des Moines. Iowa

MSN Program Director Division of Health Profesionals

College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE

Computer Teacher IT St. Thomas More School

Omaha, NE

Education Specialist Teaching Alpha School

Telephone Interviewer Patient Surveys PRC - Professional Research Associates

Special Education Teacher

Credit Recovery Milllard Public Schools- Horizon High School

Chief Nursing Officer and Consultant

Voalte, Inc. and American Nurses Credentialing Center

Sarasota, FL and Silver Spring, MD

Dual Language 6th grade Teacher

Social Studies Omaha Public Schools/Marrs Magnet Middle

5th Grade Teacher Royse City ISD Royse City, TX

Clinical Instructional Designer

Organizational Development and Education Services

Alegent Health

Paraprofessional Special Education Omaha Public Schools

substitute teacher Papillion La Vista

Lead Risk Assessor/Educator

Environmental Health Douglas County Health Dept.

Omaha, NE

Owner Hatcher & Associates

Learning & Devemopment Specialist

Learning Service VA Central Iowa Health care System

Des Moines, Iowa

President Prepared Performance Myself Omaha, nebraska

Lifeguard, Certified Pool Operator, Swim Lesson Instructor

Aquatics Blair Family YMCA Blair, Nebraska

Coordinator for Enrollment Data

Enrollment CSM

Occupational therapist acute inpatient Bryan LGH Lincoln, NE

Nursing Director Medical/Surgical Creighton University Medical Center

Coder Family Medicine Creighton Medical Associates

Adjustments auditor local adjustments Blue cross blue shield of nebraska

Administrative Assistant

Human Resources Ne Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital

8th Grade Teacher English Millard Public Schools

Program Support Engineering Veteran Affairs Medical Center

Omaha, Nebraska

Curves-Owner All Self-Curves

Test Administrator MEPS DoD Omaha, NE

Occupational Therapist Special Education Elkhorn Public Schools Elkhorn Nebraska

Faculty Professional Development

Clarkson College

Secondary Teacher Social Sciences Omaha Marian High School

Clinical Manager Department of Medicine

Creighton University Omaha Nebraska

Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapy Bryan LGH West Lincoln Nebraska

Occupational Therapist Rehabiliation Countryside Nursing Home

Madison, Nebraska

Customer Service Manager

National Business Markets

West Business Services Omaha, NE

RN, Educator Health Connect at Home (Hospice and Home Health)

Catholic Health Initiatives

Grand Island/Kearney, Nebraska

Occupational Therapist Rehab department Boone County Health Center

Albion NE

Occupational therapist Therapy Brookstone village

Occupational Therapist Rehab Nye Legacy- Aegis Therapies

Fremont, Nebraska

Director of Programs Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce

Fremont, Nebraska

Occupational Therapist OTR/L

Rehabilitation Faith Regional Health Services

Norfolk, NE

Inpatient RN Case Manager

Academic Neurosurgery, Private Neurosurgery, Private Neurology, Transplant Nephrology, and Urology

The Nebraska Medical Center

Client Relations Manager

Advertising The Knot

Patient registration Administrative Alegent Health Council Bluffs, IA

Instructor decline to answer as this is a evaluation of program.

decline to answer as this is a evaluation of program.

decline to answer as this is a evaluation of program.

RN Radiology Saint Elizabeth lincoln NE

K-6 Art Teacher Specialist Papillion La Vista District

Papillion La Vista

Special Education Teacher

Special Education Westside Community Schools

Associate Professor Nursing BryanLGH College of Health Sciences

Lincoln, NE

Statistic Value

Total Responses 55

13. How closely is your current/future position related to your CSM

graduate program? (Select one.)

# Answer

Response %

1 Closely related

45 68%

2 Somewhat related

14 21%

3 Not related

7 11%

Total 66 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 3

Mean 1.42

Variance 0.46

Standard Deviation 0.68

Total Responses 66

14. What is your current annual gross salary from your

primary employment? (For part-time work, indicate the full-time

equivalent salary.) (Select one.)

# Answer

Response %

1 Above $120,000

3 5%

2 $100,000-$119,999

3 5%

3 $80,000-$99,999

6 9%

4 $60,000-$79,999

6 9%

5 $40,000-$59,999

17 27%

6 $20,000-$39,999

17 27%

7 Less than $20,000

7 11%

8 Other: explain

5 8%

Total 64 100%

Other: explain

do not disclose

When I start my job in July my salary will be approximately 60,000 a year

Waiting to accept a position

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 8

Mean 5.11

Variance 3.08

Standard Deviation 1.76

Total Responses 64

15. Job Search: What methods/resources are you using/did you use

to look for a new/current position? (Check all that apply)

# Answer

Response %

1

Professional networking such as professional meetings, supervisors of field work or student teaching

78 63%

2

Social networking such as friends, family, social network sites such as Facebook, Linkedin

65 53%

3 Internship/practicum/student teaching

66 54%

4

Print media such as newspaper want ads, professional journals or newsletters

42 34%

5 CSM students and/or CSM alumnae

13 11%

6 CSM faculty

26 21%

7 CSM Career Services in the Achievement Center

2 2%

8 Employment firm/recruiter/head hunter

18 15%

9 Internet web sites such as Careerlink.com, Monster.com

52 42%

10 Web site for the organization or company

54 44%

11 Career fairs

19 15%

12 Other: specify

11 9%

Other: specify

Not currently looking

Millard ST Interviews

I was already employed by the district.

I have been a para for the last four years.

Was employed as an Clinical Educator

USAJOBS.GOV

CSM Meeting announcement

national organization website; out of state conferences for the profession

AOTA website

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 12

Total Responses 123

16. Currently unemployed: Indicate the PRIMARY reason you are

currently unemployed (Select one.)

# Answer

Response %

1 Continuing my formal education

4 6%

2

Working on completing license/other job requirements

28 44%

3 Family obligations

0 0%

4 Health/personal reasons

0 0%

5 Do not desire to be employed at this time

0 0%

6 Laid off by employer

3 5%

7 Have not found employment

21 33%

8 Other: specify

7 11%

Total 63 100%

Other: specify

Still student teaching

student teaching

student teaching

cannot work due to the student teacher hours required. Very difficult and stressful.

I meanted to answer I was employed in the previous quesiton. I cannot go back to the previous question. Sorry. I have been employed w/the same employer for 21 yrs.

Completing Fieldwork

Completing my fieldwork for school

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 8

Mean 4.46

Variance 7.22

Standard Deviation 2.69

Total Responses 63

17. Continuing Formal Education: Are you considering continuing

your formal education after completion of this degree? (Select one.)

# Answer

Response %

1 Yes

28 22%

2 No

40 31%

3 Not at this time

61 47%

Total 129 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 3

Mean 2.26

Variance 0.63

Standard Deviation 0.79

Total Responses 129

18. Complete the following related to your interest in future

educational programs.

Area of study Degree sought such as doctoral degree or second masters degree

Name of college or university

City and state where college is located

Mathematics / Education Admin

second masters or doctoral

na na

Education Doctoral CSM or Friends University

Omaha or Wichita, KS

Education Post-Doctorate Univ. of South Dakota Vermillion, SD

Law JD Drake University Des Moines. Iowa

Doctoral Degree Teaching CSM Omaha, NE

Theology Second masters Unknown Unknown

Special Education endorsement UNO Omaha, Ne

Education Doctoral Degree

Education Doctoral CSM Omaha NE

Education Doctoral

Teaching Doctorate in Teaching/ Second Masters Special Education

CSM?

history n/a n/a n/a

Educational Leadership Doctoral degree CSM Omaha, NE

Education doctoral unknown unknown

education doctoral

School Counseling Second Masters Undecided Undecided

Archaeology Doctoral University of Memphis Memphis, TN

High School Counselor, School Prinicipal

Second Masters, then a Doctorate

Not sure as of yet Not sure as of yet

Education

special education

Education

sociology doctoral

occupational therapy doctorate Creighton Univ Omaha

Health Administration Post-Certificate Univerisity of Illinois/Creighton University

Illinois/Nebraska

Human Capital Doctoral Degree Bellevue Univeristy Omaha, NE

Occupational Therapy Doctoral

Eduation Doctoral

Gerontology / Womens Health Issues

CNE Omaha, NE

Occupational Therapy

Psychology Second Masters

Nursing Education EdD CSM or Creighton Omaha Nebraska

Sensory integration Doctorate

Occupational Therapy Doctoral

education or leadership Doctoral Unknown Unknown

ot doctorate csm omaha ne

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Degree n/a n.a

Special Education doctoral CSM Omaha

Leadership Studies, Management, Instructional Design/Curriculum Development

Ph. D. University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska

Education Doctoral Nebraska Wesleyan University

LIncoln NE

Occupational Therapy Doctoral degree Creighton University or other

Omaha, Nebraska

Family Nurse Practitioner

Post-Master's Certificate, DNP

Clarkson College Omaha, NE

sign language

Education

School Counseling

Art Education Doctoral CSM Omaha, NE

Administration Second Masters or doctoral

education doctoral degree

doctoral

Statistic Value

Total Responses 50

19. Are you interested in returning to CSM for additional education?

(Select one.)

# Answer

Response %

1 Yes

21 23%

2 Not at this time

56 62%

3 No

13 14%

Total 90 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 3

Mean 1.91

Variance 0.37

Standard Deviation 0.61

Total Responses 90

20. Would you like to be contacted by CSM Enrollment Counselor?

# Answer

Response %

1

Yes (be sure to complete your contact information near the end of the survey)

4 5%

2 No

73 95%

Total 77 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 2

Mean 1.95

Variance 0.05

Standard Deviation 0.22

Total Responses 77

21. Please indicate the types of service you participated in while a

student at CSM. (Check all that apply.)

# Answer

Response %

1 Service learning as part of a course.

31 91%

2

Service through CSM but not part of a course such as Spirit of Service Day in the spring.

21 62%

3

Community service through group not connected to CSM such as a church.

5 15%

4 Community service on my own.

15 44%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 4

Total Responses 34

22. Rate the following:

# Question Strongly Agree

Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Responses Mean

1

My CSM graduate program prepared me for involvement in professional, civic and social organizations.

26 69 23 6 3 127 3.86

2 Volunteer/service work is a priority for me.

26 54 34 12 2 128 3.70

Statistic My CSM graduate program prepared me for involvement in

professional, civic and social organizations.

Volunteer/service work is a priority for me.

Min Value 1 1

Max Value 5 5

Mean 3.86 3.70

Variance 0.77 0.90

Standard Deviation 0.88 0.95

Total Responses 127 128

23. Approximately how many hours per month on average did you

spend during the last year doing volunteer/community service?

# Answer

Response %

1 None

29 22%

2 1 to 4 hours

56 43%

3 5 to 10 hours

33 25%

4 11 to 20 hours

4 3%

5 More than 20 hours

8 6%

Total 130 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 5

Mean 2.28

Variance 1.09

Standard Deviation 1.04

Total Responses 130

24. Select the types of organizations where you volunteered during

the last year. (Check all that apply)

# Answer

Response %

1

Human service organizations, such as Girl Scouts, American Red Cross

42 42%

2

Health care organizations such as nursing homes, American Cancer Society

22 22%

3 Faith or religious organizations, such as churches

44 44%

4

Political organization such as local, state, national campaigns

5 5%

5

Professional associations, such as Nebraska State Education Association

12 12%

6

Schools or education related organizations, such as CSM Alumnae Association

42 42%

7 Other: describe

12 12%

Other: describe

Neighborhood Association

Open Door Mission

developed a basketball clinic

youth sports

Junior League

Professional Women Connect

Community Service w/work

Volunteer Softball Coach

Children in need, disabled persons

PTA

Homeless

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 7

Total Responses 99

29. Racial/Ethnic Group (Select one.)

# Answer

Response %

1 African American or Black

8 6%

2 American Indian or Alaska Native

3 2%

3 Asian

0 0%

4 Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

3 2%

5 Hispanic or Latina

3 2%

6 Two or more races

4 3%

7 White or Caucasian (non-Hispanic)

105 81%

8 Prefer not to respond

4 3%

Total 130 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 8

Mean 6.40

Variance 2.82

Standard Deviation 1.68

Total Responses 130

30. What is your gender?

# Answer

Response %

1 Female

119 92%

2 Male

10 8%

Total 129 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 2

Mean 1.08

Variance 0.07

Standard Deviation 0.27

Total Responses 129

31. How old were you on your most recent birthday?

# Answer

Response %

1 23 or younger

18 14%

2 24-29

47 36%

3 30-34

16 12%

4 35-39

13 10%

5 40 or older

36 28%

Total 130 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 5

Mean 3.02

Variance 2.14

Standard Deviation 1.46

Total Responses 130

32. Family experience with college: Did either of your parents earn a

college degree? (The response to this item is helpful in determining if

you are in the first generation in your family to graduate college and

identifying characteristics leading to success - earning a graduate

degree.)

# Answer

Response %

1 Yes

83 64%

2 No

46 36%

Total 129 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 2

Mean 1.36

Variance 0.23

Standard Deviation 0.48

Total Responses 129

33. Did you attend CSM for any part of your undergraduate

experience?

# Answer

Response %

1 Yes

11 12%

2 No

84 88%

Total 95 100%

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 2

Mean 1.88

Variance 0.10

Standard Deviation 0.32

Total Responses 95

34. Please provide the following information about the CSM

undergraduate program you were enrolled. Degree earned (Check all

that apply.)

# Answer

Response %

1 No degree earned

1 9%

2 Certificate

4 36%

3 Associate degree

3 27%

4 Bachelor degree

8 73%

5 Other

1 9%

Other

Statistic Value

Min Value 1

Max Value 5

Total Responses 11

35. What year did you complete your degree(s)?

Text Response

2007

2007

2006

May 2011

2005, 2007, and 2010

ASN 2005 BSN 2010

2008

2012

2005

Statistic Value

Total Responses 10

36. What was your major(s)? Please list.

Text Response

Paralegal Studies

Paralegal Studies

Business Leadership

Business Leadership

Health Information Management, Business Leadership

Nursing

BLD

nursing

Leadership

Statistic Value

Total Responses 10

37. Based on program outcomes of the doctoral program, rate the

following.

# Question Strongly Disagree

Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

Responses Mean

1

I have a better understanding of my role as facilitator of learner development and socialization because of my doctoral studies.

2 0 2 3 6 13 2.15

2

I am able to design curriculum as a result of my doctoral studies.

3 0 2 3 5 13 2.46

3

I am able to assess curriculum as a result of my doctoral studies.

3 0 1 3 5 12 2.42

4

I am able to plan programs as a result of my doctoral studies.

2 1 2 3 5 13 2.38

5

I am able to evaluate programs as a result of my doctoral studies.

2 0 3 3 5 13 2.31

6

I am better able to function as a change agent and leader in

2 0 2 2 7 13 2.08

my institution because of my doctoral studies.

7

I am better able to pursue continuous quality improvement because of my doctoral studies.

2 0 2 2 7 13 2.08

8

I am better able to engage in scholarship activities because of my doctoral studies.

2 0 2 2 6 12 2.17

9

The doctoral seminar was beneficial to my studies.

1 1 3 1 6 12 2.17

10

I am satisfied with the level of support I experienced from CSM throughout the dissertation process.

2 2 2 2 5 13 2.54

Statistic

I have a better

understanding of my role

as facilitato

r of learner develop

ment and

socialization

because of my

doctoral studies.

I am able to

design curriculum as a

result of my doctor

al studie

s.

I am able to

assess curriculum as a

result of my doctor

al studie

s.

I am able to

plan programs as a

result of my docto

ral studies.

I am able to

evaluate

programs as a

result of my docto

ral studies.

I am better able to

function as

a chang

e agent and

leader in my institu

tion because of my

doctoral

studies.

I am better able to pursue continu

ous quality

improvement

because of my

doctoral studies.

I am better able to engage

in scholar

ship activiti

es becaus

e of my

doctoral

studies.

The docto

ral semin

ar was

beneficial

to my studie

s.

I am satisfied with

the level of support

I experie

nced from CSM

throughout the

dissertation

process.

Min Value

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Max Value

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Mean 2.15 2.46 2.42 2.38 2.31 2.08 2.08 2.17 2.17 2.54

Variance

2.14 2.60 2.81 2.26 2.06 2.24 2.24 2.33 1.97 2.44

Standard Deviation

1.46 1.61 1.68 1.50 1.44 1.50 1.50 1.53 1.40 1.56

Total Responses

13 13 12 13 13 13 13 12 12 13

38. Please indicate, according to the following scale, the extent the

program assisted you in meeting the MSN program objectives:

# Question Assisted me to FULLY meet the objectives

Assisted me to

SOMEWHAT meet the objectives

Did NOT assist me to

meet the objectives

Responses Mean

1

Facilitate learning in diverse populations by applying evidence-based theories and strategies in a variety of settings.

6 4 1 11 2.45

2

Facilitate development and socialization of the learner in the specialty area and advanced practice role of nurse educator.

5 4 1 10 2.40

3

Apply evidence-based assessment and evaluation strategies to enhance learning by a diverse student population.

10 1 0 11 2.91

4 Create a curriculum design that

8 1 0 9 2.89

provides learning experiences that support evidence-based practice of nursing, reflect societal and health care trends/ issues and provide culturally sensitive nursing care.

5

Incorporate evidence-based evaluation theories and strategies into program outcomes evaluation.

8 2 1 11 2.64

6

Practice leadership roles that advance quality nursing care, promote change and innovation and influence the growth of the nursing profession.

7 2 1 10 2.60

7

Contribute to the scholarship of the science of nursing education through the critique,

6 3 1 10 2.50

utilization, dissemination and conduct of research.

8

Use knowledge of ethical and legal issues relevant to nursing education and health care in the practice of nursing.

7 2 0 9 2.78

9

Commit to lifelong learning by actively engaging in relevant learning activities consistent with evolving professional and scholarly goals.

9 2 0 11 2.82

Statistic

Facilitate

learning in

diverse populations by applyin

g evidence-based theories and

strategies in a variety

of settings

.

Facilitate

development and

socialization of

the learner in the

specialty area and advance

d practice role of nurse

educator.

Apply evidenc

e-based assessment and

evaluation

strategies to

enhance

learning by a

diverse student populat

ion.

Create a

curriculum

design that

provides

learning experie

nces that

support evidence-based practice

of nursing, reflect

societal and

health care

trends/ issues and

provide cultural

ly sensitiv

e nursing

care.

Incorporate

evidence-based evaluati

on theories and

strategies into progra

m outcom

es evaluati

on.

Practice

leadership

roles that

advance

quality nursing

care, promot

e change

and innovation and influence the growth of the

nursing profess

ion.

Contribute to the scholarship of the science

of nursing

education

through the

critique, utilizatio

n, dissemination and conduct

of research.

Use knowledge of ethical

and legal

issues relevan

t to nursing education and health care in

the practic

e of nursing

.

Commit to

lifelong learning

by actively engagin

g in relevant learning activitie

s consistent with

evolving professi

onal and

scholarly goals.

Min Value

1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 2

Max Value

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Mean 2.45 2.40 2.91 2.89 2.64 2.60 2.50 2.78 2.82

Variance

0.47 0.49 0.09 0.11 0.45 0.49 0.50 0.19 0.16

Standard Deviation

0.69 0.70 0.30 0.33 0.67 0.70 0.71 0.44 0.40

Total 11 10 11 9 11 10 10 9 11

Responses

39. Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the MSN program.

# Question Outstanding

Very Satisfactor

y

Satisfactory

Marginal

Unsatisfactory

Responses

Mean

1

Learning activities inside the classroom

4 4 2 1 0 11 4.00

2

Learning activities outside the classroom

1 5 4 1 0 11 3.55

3 Practicum experiences

5 2 4 0 0 11 4.09

4

Experiences in learning about technology in nursing education

2 4 2 1 2 11 3.27

5 Scheduling of classes

2 3 4 1 1 11 3.36

6

Opportunity to give input and feedback regarding the MSN program

1 2 6 2 0 11 3.18

Statistic Learning activities inside the classroom

Learning activities

outside the classroom

Practicum experiences

Experiences in learning

about technology in nursing education

Scheduling of classes

Opportunity to give input

and feedback regarding the MSN program

Min Value 2 2 3 1 1 2

Max Value 5 5 5 5 5 5

Mean 4.00 3.55 4.09 3.27 3.36 3.18

Variance 1.00 0.67 0.89 2.02 1.45 0.76

Standard Deviation

1.00 0.82 0.94 1.42 1.21 0.87

Total Responses

11 11 11 11 11 11

40. Use this space to comment on how the MSN program meets the

needs of the non-traditional student returning to the academic

setting.

Text Response

I think the MSN program meets the needs of the non-traditional student very well. I could not have completed this program if it were more traditional. I loved the hybrid model. I was able to work full time, have a family, and still complete the program.

Includes all diversity and welcomes input.

I did not feel as though the faculty regarded the MSN student as a professional working adult. I would say that while some may feel a hybrid program is valuable, I felt as though the time spent on campus was not useful and in fact I looked at transferring to another MSN program 2 times during the course of this degree. I did not because of the cost involved with lost credits. After having completed this hybrid program, I would have preferred an all online program and will encourage other professionals to seek all online as well. It was difficult to work on campus days into my professional life and I did not find the on campus experience to be meaningful to me. I would also say it was a struggle to have the director Dr. Morin retire in the middle of my program as it was a challenge to adjust to Dr. Wade's expectations and style. I did not find Dr. Wade to be as available and eager to meet with students as Dr. Morin . It seems Dr. Wade preferred to just communicate in email. I would say overall, the faculty seem to have lost perspective of their adult student poplulation and the unique needs of seasoned professionals returning to grad school. Dr. Wade seems eager to make a scholar out of everyone but it feels as though she is pushing her goals on the students without including and asking the student what their goals are for grad school and what they hope to get out of the program. I am glad to have accomplished an MSN as this degree will open many doors of opportunity in the years to come. I know CSM will make the needed changes to adapt to a very competitive graduate school market.

If wanting to recruit more students from outside the Omaha area, especially in outstate Nebraska, need to be accomodating to working with nontraditional students....taking into consideration their work and drive time. Maybe could make use of Skype or other technology.

The hybrid program worked wonderfully for me as a non-traditional student, as I was able to take courses online as well as in class. Though it did not happen often, whenever I had a conflict with class and family commitments, my instructors were very understanding.

Statistic Value

Total Responses 7

41. Open Ended Questions: Use this section of the survey to expand

on items asked previously and to add information on issues that have

not been asked. What were you most satisfied with regarding your

experiences at CSM?

Text Response

The teachers in the MAT program

Very worable college - good instructors - felt like I knew - them - welcoming

Time frame. Being done in only 18 months is great!

Dr. Jeffrey Ehrlich's continued support and persistence in assiting to conclusion. Without his compassion and unrelenting positive critique and concern, I would not have made it to completion. He was easily the most valuable and accessible faculty member, concerned only with my continued achievement. He was prompt, wise and full of insightful and timeless advice. His tireless approach and obvious patience and selflessness are rare and unique in my experience. He is simply a great teacher and one that I will never forget. Dr. Peggy Hawkins was also invaluable at the outset and very open to allowing some flexibility in my program. Dr. Hawkins was terrific and I was very sorry to see her go. Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Nugen were also extremely helpful in their administrative duties. Although I have never actually met my new advisor, Dr. Phillip, she was very responsive in any queries or needs. I very much appreciated all of the assistance and believe in CSM as a proud alumni. It is always about relationships and I am the fortunate benefactor of so many great CSM instructors and staff. Thanks to all of you.

I enjoyed the knowledge that I gained. I know that it will help me in the classroom with lesson planning and class management. I also really liked the interaction with other students. Even though we were working towards a variety of certifications, I really feel that the experiences that we shared helped me to grow as a teacher and student.

The research process

I am happy with the individualized and compassionate caring from the faculty during the process

Faculty

I really enjoyed my classmates, my teachers and my counselor I felt my all around experience with CSM was a good one and I felt the only way I was able to complete this program was because of the way it was set up on Saturdays. It allowed me to keep working and to keep as much of a normal family life as possible during the week. By only having to be in classes one day instead of going in the evenings after working I felt it was so much better for me and my family. It took a lot of organization but it was so worth it and I would refer others to the program.

The availability of the classes on the weekend and several of the instructors.

The professionalism of the instructors. They treated us like adults.

I am most satisfied with the classes that were offered during my program. They were insightful and challenging while still allowing adequate time with my family. I was pleased that classes met on Saturdays providing the opportunity for me to spend weekdays with my children while my husband was in hist classes.

Interactions with colleagues, Staff at the Express Center and all the financial aid staff were

compassionate and accessible, faculty were helpful. I enjoy learning, going back to school was grueling but enjoyable.

I could work full time while attending school full time

The fact that it was an accelerated program which enabled me to balance work and school.

I had the opportunity to work with some terriffic "real-life" teachers!

loved the excelerated masters program.

The excellerated nature of the program allowed me to work full time and care for my family in addition to limiting the amount of time I had to be in the classroom.

The coursework was completed in about a year.

The overall program was great, very challenging and demanding yet controllable and managable.

Support from faculty during active enrollment in courses. Faculty were supportive of my unique needs for scheduling around my work travel and other comitments.

Fast pace

I felt that some of the teachers were amazing and really helped me understand what being a good teacher is all about. I also felt that the small class size was helpful in learning and sharing ideas.

The fact that I could obtain a Master's Degree and my teaching certification together.

I was satisfied with many of the faculty members who were very helpful about explaining in detail what the requirements were for each class. I was very please with my student-teaching supervisor who provided me with many good pointers.

The project centered learning assessments and group discussions which enhanced learning and questioning.

Dr. Ladwig was definitely the best part of the program. She was a wonderful addition and she really added a lot to the program.

Weekend class times

I loved the technology class. I learned so much in practicum and with the major project.

I enjoyed most all of the instructors and class content. I enjoyed being with and working with my classmates.

The exciting lessons, the open discussions about education, and the willingness of the school's staff to help me in any way possible in regards to professional development.

I appreciated the time the MAT staff took with us students. Each Saturday class was well planned and the teachers seemed interested in our success.

I was most satisfied with the faculty and staff. The support and kindness everyone showed me during this process was incredible.

When the courses were offered and the ease of registering

Dr. Ladwig

Commitment and involvement of Doctoral faculty

Finishing the program

I truly enjoyed most of my classes and instructors.

Dr. Susan Joslin and all of the MOL faculty were the best I could have hoped for.

There were a few classes that were absolutely phenomenal. I've learned so much about educational technology, young adult literature, integrating language arts into classes, and how to teach middle level students. Some of the teachers were extremely professional, well prepared for class, and interested in getting to know the students.

friendly relationship with faculty

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Fieldwork opportunities

I have enjoyed the entire program and have Dr. Patricia Morin to thank for this because she was very influencial and instrumental for me in returning to school to obtain my Master's Degree

Close- knit OT department and the outstanding faculty within the department.

Professors in OT department were great. Good classmates

I was most satisfied with the caliber of teachers for my program, the networking opportunities given to students, and the offering of an accelerated program

I was most satisfied with getting a teaching certificate and masters degree in 16 months.

My program director and the cohort program approach

Some faculty and staff members were extremely helpful and willing to listen to better the students' experiences (Mary Smith, Sr. Aileen, Maureen Hoppe, Melissa Kimmerling)

I'm most satisfied that I am graduating.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS - FAST TRACK, WEEKENDS, MEETING WITH ADVISOR AFTER WORK, ONLINE SERVICES. ALSO, SMALL CAMPUS, DON'T HAVE TO ENROLL IN COLLEGE TO SPEAK TO AN ADVISOR LIKE AT UNO

Caliber of education that I feel like I received. It took me three years to get to the point of going to graduate school, due to the requirements of writing. Today, I can say, that I am more confidant in my writing and research abilities. I liked the interactive learning with my fellow classmates and attending class, opposed to having all my courses taught on-line.

Completing my degree

support from everyone in the athletic department

I was satisifed with my experiences regarding fellow classmates and the times spent at the schools. I enjoyed that most of my teachers were also still teaching at the elementary level and could provide real life experiences and answers. One of my favorite classes incorporated the time spent in the classroom and practicum hours at a school. I really enjoyed how they were intertwined and that we could discuss the experiences with our fellow classmates.

Length of program.

The achievement center and having a writing tutor helpped me succeed.

the coherent sitting of the class where we became very close friends. i will miss CSM so mush. it was the best thing i done in my life.

I was most satisfied with the fieldwork opportunities offered in the OT program.

Preceptoship this semester

Learning atmosphere was good

Danielle Ladwig was an amazing teacher and mentor.

Class schedule: saturday classes

I felt that the MSN program improved greatly after Dr. Wade took over.

The professionalism of the college.

My classmates and bonds that I created with other students.

The achievement center provided a great writing tutor (Kevin) and Mary was also overly helpful with anything she had knowledge of.

I am most satisfied with completing the program. I also made wonderful friends.

The cohort is an amazing way to go through a program. We enter the program as women and leave as sisters.

Dr. Wade was awesome!

the opportunities CSM provided to advance my professional knowledge

Fieldwork experiences

Belonging to the basketball team.

I liked the small campus, community feeling.

A few classes, mainly taught by Dr. Ladwig, were very educational and informational. I appreciate the thought and care put into the course as they are very applicable for my real world situations.

I was most satisfied with the one-on-one attention from both our instructors and the Program Director, as well as the co-hort structure of the program.

faculty and staff were so supportive

Graduating with my Masters degree in Occupational Therapy.

The hybrid nature of the program.

yes, for the most part

I love Dr Joslin and everyone involved in the program. I was excited that this was only 10 months and quick. I enjoyed the materials we learned and presentations. I also enjoyed the alumni event to meet past graduates and of course honor us! I really liked taking all the personality tests so learn more about myself and styles. And to recongnize other people's characterisitcs and how to work with them.

The many different learning opportunities we were provided with!

Opportunities to serve in the community

My peers and a few of my teachers were great. I wouldn't have made it through with Dr. Ladwig and Mrs. Lenz.

my nursing instructors

Small Classes

The education.

The small community within CSM. I felt that people knew who I was and not just another number.

The most satisfying experience I had here at CSM was the friends I met during my classes.

When I was encouraged by faculty, I felt valued. For the most part, when the turn-over of faculty settled in during my last year at CSM. I was pleased with the overall program.

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42. If you could improve anything about your experience at CSM,

what would it be?

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My advisory experience

Better advising in the MAT program. My advisor, Maryellen was incredibly difficult to get a hold of and only answered a few of my emails.

Be sure to get the plan of study down in writing for each semester

Quicker feedback from instructors.

It was somewhat confusing as I had several advisors over the three and one-half years, however, that was nothing more than coincidence and could not be helped. Although I previously had a solid relationship with Dr. Martha Brown, and I am sure her life has changed significantly, she was very difficult to reach and never did respond to any of my questions during her time as my temporary advisor. However, again, I know her life has had much upheaval, so perhaps would not recommend Dr. Brown as an advisor for graduate studies. I believe CSM did all possible to communicate expectations and follow-through when needed. In particular, during this past year, Dr. Phillip was very good in directing all obligations at all times.

I would have liked to be able to look on-line and see exactly what was required of my particular program based on the classes I had taken as an undergraduate. It was a little confusing at times since the information I was told conflicted with the information on My CSM account.

Consistency in the advising and requirements from the program. Too many changes being implemented durning my cohort with no input requested. This resulted in a successful petition.

I felt there was a lot of busy work given to us in our classes, maybe not so many discussion boards.

This particular program could improve with a better communication channel and more experienced instructors.

Better communication of information ahead of deadlines and more organized faculty who are focused on the college coursework instead of their "other" jobs. I would also ensure Dr. Ladwig played a larger part in planning the overall MAT program.

I believe that it would be very easy to blast an email out to students in the MAT program, giving them dates of importants, i.e. signing up for new classes, practicum, student teaching, graduation, etc. There were times in class when we found out that something of importance needed to be done by our peers, and it would be just a matter of a blast email to all enrolled in the program.

Improve communication between adjunct professors. Standardize formats and deadlines for discussion boards Standardize course requirements and assignments; i.e., so students in all sections have the same due dates and that the due dates given by the instructor match the due dates on the syllabus. Delay the "course evaluation" until the course is completed..

Cost

I had no issues.

Organization and Advising for the overall program. It would be nice to have a personal advisor that is more focused on my individual success. Merryellen is overworked.

None at this time.

Having more staff in place who are exclusively in place for the MAT program to answer questions within a professionally appropriate time frame would be helpful.

A more thorough exercise in lesson planning. I felt the lesson plan part was not fully explained or vetted, and I was left to "figure it out" so for one of the courses I do not feel the grading was fair.

Lack of communication between advisor and teacher. I felt I had to leave numerous messages in order to get a response to a question I had.

Consistency of dissertation committee members, IRB members, and expectations. There were far too many updates to requirements while I was in the program. Although I agree with the enhancements to the program, and it is better for future students because of the enhancements, it was difficult tobe a student during this time of transition. All students should be required to attend a course on computer literature searching or take a basic level competency in this area. I missed such an opportunity and it was a hindrance to my efficiency later.

Nothing

I would ask that ALL teachers treat ALL students fairly by grading working fairly and in a timely manner, responding to e-mail, and being professional. I think that the school would benefit from improving communication.

Faster turnarounds with requests for professional information, letters of recommendation, licensure documents, etc.

I wish the classes focused more on practice and working during the classes than having so much extra work to do at home. I believe that students who are able to get a provitional certificate and are not student teaching should not be required to take the student-teaching seminar in the same manner as the other students since the experiences are different. As new teachers we need more time to plan and be prepared for our classes. Taking the student-seminar class added to my stress on the first year of teaching and took away valuable time from my planning. The requirements and topics should be different for students with a provitional certificate.

The organization of the faculty being on the same page and efficiently communicating lesson plans to students. Notifying the schools in advance that I was placed at their school for practicum or student teaching hours.

The program needs to be completely revamped. It is supposed to be catered to non-traditional students and it was anything but. This program was a large waste of time and did not prepare me for my position. I learned everything from my practicum and my student teaching.

Saturday classes would not be as long as they were, because by 2 pm most times I was "done" inputting information.

The research methods class needs to be geared more towards learning how to critique research studies and apply research findings to practice. I would also make sure students knew which classes are offered which semester at the beginning of the program. It makes a huge difference if you are only taking 1 or 2 classes per semester instead of 3. I missed a class because I thought it was offered each semester, when it actually wasn't. So I had to get special permission to take courses out of order towards the end of the program.

Accessability to the Dr. Schulz. It became very well known that she is overwhelmed with her job responsibilities and not to rely on a quick response to questions. Phone messages were never answered and emails needed to be resent several times before receiving a response.

Nothing that I can think of at the moment.

Make the standards for entering the MAT more strict. I think we should have a PASSING grade to the PPST/Praxis I prior to being admitted to the program. There were so many people that were in the classes that were clearly not on board, and once we all had to have the PPST passed, some of those individuals left the MAT program. Due to the large amount of group project required, it made it impossible for some students to get a decent grade when they hoped.

Even though the faculty was amazing, I am concerned about the high turnover rate of professors and adjunct faculty. My advisor was replaced three times and my graduate committee was replaced several times.

More educated faculty who are familiar with the doctoral process. Educate more people in the area about the program and the requirements. Professionals in the community do not seem to have an understanding of the program, in turn, I'm not sure they are convinced it is a program they will support.

Information about the amount of time needed to do homework before starting the program.

better advisement; more consistency throughout the program; more time in the classroom before student teaching

Better advisement, better communication. More applicable and hands on course work to really prepare us for the classroom.

The quality of instruction

Overall communication Computer Lab availability and hours. Ability to reach advisor or receive a response in a timely manner. Understand expectations for instructors to post grades in a timely manner. I waited at least two months to receive a grade on one of my classes and I would have like to have known of a deadline or when to expect my grade.

The MAT program was somewhat unorganized. It was hard to find answers to some questions. The transition to a new head of the education department made it difficult to get answers to questions, and we were not taken care of as we should have been (especially with how much money we are paying). Some teachers in the MAT program did a terrible job of teaching certain areas. They did not utilize textbooks adequately (even though we paid for them), and they did not teach the content that the title of the class dictated. I would suggest a better system to answer questions. Major projects, such as practicum portfolios, were not spelled out well enough, especially considering how important they were.

more variety in class times, better book buyback or rental

Class size, faculty ratio

Offer an ONLINE program in addition to the Hybrid format

Communication

increasing the number of OT faculty to reflect the number of students joining the program.

Larger campus and OT department

I would recommend improving the MOL program by increasing feedback time, communication channels were often lacking, start the program earlier so we're out by the time graduation comes around

I think there are several things this program could improve on. I feel as though the program has far too many kinks and grievances to feel secure in what I was doing or what was expected of me. It seems as though the program administrators are stretched too far thin and unable to keep up with the program and all of the students. I have an elementary endorsement, and spent so much of my time feeling confused about the requirements and if I was doing what I was supposed to be doing, even after

meeting with advisors. I feel as though I received more guidance from past students. I also feel that some of the courses from year to year have not been comparable. Course objectives and requirements need to be more consistent from year to year or semester to semester. There were certain courses I felt I gained a lot from, however, it seemed mostly unnecessary, discombobulated, or not on a graduate level. I did not feel prepared going into student teaching and realized quickly that I had not been exposed to very valuable things I should have been focusing on while in the program, especially summative and formative assessments. I also thought the expectation of taking two classes while student teaching is extreme. Having to complete observation hours while student teaching for another class is illogical. I understand the need for a student teaching seminar, however it should stop there.

CSM OT classes need to be capped to ensure education. I felt there were several times where instructors were too busy to really give students the attention needed.

More experience and clinical time within the curriculum . For out of state internships CSM should help us find places to stay. I feel that our tuition money should go towards our internships (rent, food, and gas) instead of the school.

DON'T CALL ME FOR DONATIONS WHEN I'M STILL PAYING TUITION

In the MOL program, I would have like to have had a class in the HR area, interview process, and termination process. Leadership is not just about leading a company, but unfortunate tough decisions that involved HR issues, and potentially resulting in termination of an employee.

The class size would be decreased, there would be more teachers, and the financial aid process would have been smoother.

no academic consequences (extra assignments) for participating in CSM athletic events

I wish there was more information available about elementary. It was very difficult scheduling my semesters and making sure that I was taking all the right classes. I had to give up my full time job to take some of the classes that were only offered during the work day and I could not take off the time from work. Now, a lot of the classes are becoming available to take on Saturdays and I wish they were available to me when I needed them to be. I understand that it is a recent change to the program and am glad that they are implementing elementary entirely into the program.

I enrolled late and did not get an orientation. This left me figuring many things out on my own. Just be aware of that for others who are enrolling late.

Consistancy and communication would be the first to things I would tackle as far as improving this program. Each instructor had a different style of rubric, and not all instructor were clear.

Smaller class sizes, more practical labs

Have more teachers in the OT program to allow all teachers to be accessable.

Financial aid assistance

Dr. Schultz was not effective at communicating and responding to concerns. She should have been more available to students and more concerned with the quality of faculty.

Better communication with in the Education Department.

I would like to have been treated with the respect a practicing BSN prepared nurse deserves. Many faculty members who taught undergraduate courses also taught in the MSN program and did not appear to teach at our level of adult learning.

To provide less research and more hands on experience such as adding more rotations into the program.

Financial aid services.

-The library needs more study rooms along with reasonable rules for using study rooms. A student should be allowed to use a study room for the duration of a day if need be. -Professors need to maintain professionalism and requirements they set for grades. There were several instances where failing grades should have been given, but professors gave exceptions to certain students. -Programs (specially OT) need more professors to adequately teach and grade students. Students pay tuition in an amount that should allow for professors to allot more time and effort towards classes than they are able to due to understaffing issues.

I would improve making sure the right faculty with the right skills and abilities are in the right positions within the program.

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Again, consider the students that live away from Omaha when requiring projects, such as group projects that need to be done on campus. Also need to be more considerate of these students in regards to graduation things, such as meetings preparing for graduation that take 20 minutes and expecting the students to drive there for them. Did finally make accomodations but had to talk with several people and they were not always congenial with the situation.

Have more OT faculty and staff

More faculty to support large class size. More professional leadership within the program.

More organized OT program, when I went through I felt they were very under staffed to handle the amount of students they had.

Some of the courses needed a connection to my current situation. I would have liked know how I could specifically apply that knowledge.

More professional department director. Ability to choose location of fieldwork. More communication with professors while on fieldwork. Increased parking (Fall was absolutely unacceptable). More access to OT lab and increase time availablity. Decreased class size-there really needs to be a cap to get the adequate educational experience we are paying high tuition for. I have never had such a negative experience multiple times over with a financial aid office as I did with CSM, and this was similar situation to my classmates. I always had an error, and they were very unfriendly and when asked for help seemed it was an inconvenience for them. (Lani Swanson was the exception to this previous statement, once I was helped by her she was absolutely fantastic and did everything to help, she was very helpful, kind, and willing to go the extra mile!) The price for spring tuition for LEVEL II fieldwork needs to be reassessed, I did not step foot on campus, had to pay for my own housing/commute ect for my experience while paying +$10,000 in tuition with no assitance for fieldwork. A transfer student who HAS an undergraduate degree should be ALLOWED to be considered a graduate student in your program to be able to access additional financial aid, I was told this was up to the department and they denied multiple requests on this matter.

I would improve the mentoring program at CSM. I feel as though faculty from the program could have been more supportive and could have reached out more throughout the program to assist with student success. Also, I would improve private/group study areas for students. There are not enough private rooms on campus for students to work privately or in a small group.

More faculty members in the OT department to assist students more efficiently....very under staffed for the number of students we have.

Not allowing practicum and major project to be done at the same agency; it was quite confusing!

I signed up for a in-class Saturday programs. I understand that things will be due during the week but I didn't like how some classes required posts by certain days or try to do as much online. I signed up for taking actual classes since that is how I learn better. I woudn't require so many books. I felt like we had a ton of books but only read a small amount. If that's the case, let us copy the section out or use something else. Books were very expensive. I would also lower the prices at Christina's. I am paying 20,000 for tuition and shouldn't be spending that much on food. Cut us a deal!

Vegan and vegetarian options in the cafeteria and Christina's Place.

More staff due to increasing number of students so that more staff are available for help.

What I would have improved is alreay in action. Dr. Ladwig will make this program one of the best and she will fix all the issues, flaws and problems within the program.

the organization of the nursing program

Flexibility

The planning of the program.

The Express Center at times seems unorganized. CSM should also allow students to pay by the credit hour rather than a flat rate for tuition.

I would improve the availibility of bookstore hours and the other campus facilities during the Saturdays when classes are taking place. Also, I did not find the bookstore helpful with materials needed for class.

During my four years at CSM, there was a tremendous changes in faculty with a high turn-over rate. Do address this if that is possible to anticipate. It is very stressful to bond with faculty and want to work with faculty and then have many faculty leave at once. Be especially careful to not reassign committee members or chairs after the dissertation hours are started. Do not apply new rules to present students but apply these new rules to the next students admitted to the program. We all know change must happen but not constantly. I think the doctoral handbook was revised three times during the time I was at CSM. A program at this level is something a student chooses based on certain components present in the program and the student doesn't go to other colleges because they are second best in their opinion. But when many changes are made and applied to current students, the student may want to change to another college that follows through on what the college originally promised to the student upon admission. Do not approve a plan of study and then change it since the student has chosen this program of study because it can be completed within a certain time frame and within a certain budget (inflation considered).

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43. Please add any additional comments.

Text Response

Very Good Experience

Thanks and I will proudly display my CSM diploma!!!

I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the MAT program at College of Saint Mary. Thank you!

I think that the changes in the Dissertation course have added rigor to the course content.

I really don't have anything that I can think of I just enjoyed the program a lot and hope to be back to learn so more!

Improved evaluation of undergrad credits and courses to more closely align student foundation to endorsement. Consult with student - post practicum or at some point prior to student teaching- to discuss any changes indicated in endorsements. Provide assistance with the webpage - perhaps a "workshop" or lab time - to help students continue to strengthen their skills. The web portfolio is an essential piece of our program, and a three week course is insufficient to gain mastery. The "web workshop" could be provided near the end of each course, to help the students make sure their work is posted on their Webpage. Barring an actual "workshop", having a student-helper available in the lab post technology class would be very helpful.

I enjoyed my experience at CSM. It has greatly broadened my horizons and I would recommend the program and college to anyone.

There should be more in-depth discussion on student teaching before student teaching begins. And there should be standardized rules for student teachers, that cooperating teachers should follow. I felt blindsided by the expectations of each cooperating teacher, and felt stressed by the entire process.

I appreciate the education that I received from CSM and appreciate the support of faculty. Communication processes between faculty and students are not always the most timely. I found myself frequently waiting for feedback beyond the expected timeframe. This was particularly difficult during key phases of my research.

None

I feel that I have learned so much and I am very grateful for the experiences that I have gained. Especially thank you to Dr. Ladwig, Dr. Schultz, Ann Adkins, Lindsey Schultz, Cheryl Kraft, and Kami Jessop. Your commitment and dedication along with your patience and knowledge are what makes CSM a great place to learn!

I believe that Dr. Schultz needs another assistance since she is very busy to handle all the requests and needs of all her students. It has very hard to reach her when questions arose. She was very helpful when I had a problem regarding my application for my provitional however. I still believe that she is only one person and she can only do so much.

Wonderful MAT program and amazing faculty to this program!

Kari Wade, Mary Kay Smid, and MJ Petersen were outstanding instructors! Thank you for everything!!

Silly little thing but many CSM publications had typographical errors/misspelling. Being a prior secretary, spell check does not catch everything and documents still have to be closely proofread. Use of the SmartBoard needs to be more of concentration in the technology area. This is a skill that I really needed to be exposed to. Not even having one in the classroom when we learned about it was a detrement. Computer applications are nice but I've found in reality, students don't have alot of access

to them for long periods of time in school. In lower income areas students don't have them at home and can not come to school early or late because of busing. Difficult problem to address. I plan to try but SmartBoard applications would have been a better use of time.

This school truly allowed me to "bloom" into the teacher that God has called me to be. Thank you all!

Take better care of the MAT students. Make it easier to find answers to questions. Make sure those in leadership positions do not ignore us.

Thank you, CSM! I greatly value the education that I have received and will certainly recommend this program to others.

OVERALL A GREAT EXPERIENCE

I enjoyed all my professors. They all had great insight, life experience combine w/education. In my personal opinion, the one instrument provided to us that I thought was unncessary for class time, is in one of my classes Dr. Joslin had a gentleman come in to discuss and show us how to meditate and woman that discussed taking care of our bodies. Although, I fully agree with being a leader encompasses many areas of our lives and there is great importance to be well grounded physcially, spiritually, emotionally. For what we pay for this education, I would have preferred something geared more toward leadership and business. Also, Dr. Joslin required us to read books in her classes, yet rarely discussed the readings in the class. That is where my learning transformed the most is with the in-class discussions.

Dr. Joslin, all faculty and students in the 2012 MOL program are AMAZING!! Thank You ALL for a WONDERFUL experience!!

I found the MOL program to be great in threoy. The first three classes were almost identical. I feel that out of all the books purchased and read; I found three to be useful. I would not recommend this program to anyone until some changes get made. Dr. Joslin took on a major task in a short time, maybe changing the entire program in under a month was not the best idea. I found that the difference in the instructors rubric styles to be unneccarily confusing. All insturctor should have had one format. I did not expect so much “busy work” at a Masters level. I thought there could have been meaningful work to accomplish. We are now in the final module and are just starting the learn the difference between qualiative and quantitave research; and need these skills for our capstone. These are two things that should have been incorporated thoughtout the program. I have three weeks to figure them out; thanks. I am glad to be almost done, and hope this degree will help me seek more appropriate employment. Sadly, I do not feel more educated in the field of leadership. I do see some fellow classmates who have grown tremendously. I have already taken the personaility assesments, and been a leader for years; maybe I should have chose another field.

Dr. Joslin is the best, so proud to know her and be her student. she is amazing

Would like to have had someone come talk to us about the Ed. D

My supervisor was unpleasant, discriminator against my students and student teaching placement, and I was uncomfortable with comments she made but was unable to report my concerns to any caring person at CSM.

Unfortunately, a negative experience with Dr. Schultz in regards to my Student Teaching placement has left me with a mistrust for the leaders of this college and feeling of worthless tuition dollars spent at CSM. However, the professional and compassionate disposition of Dr. Ladwig encouraged me to continue to pursue my degree and Student Teaching placement.

For future graduating classes, I think programs (such as OT) who complete their requirements in the summer months should have a seperate ceremony for students to attend. Students work hard for 3

years to earn their degree and it is frusterating for students and their peers when they are unable to attend graduation due to course requirements that cause students to be working in other states. Several OT students are unable to fly in and attend their graduation due to their rotations being out of state not within driving distance.

It may be an opportunity to expand into a larger market to offer the option of all online as many professsional I know have careers that are demanding and would be unable to take time off for a hybrid program.

I really ejoyed my time in the MOL program and the connections I have made to allow myself to grow and further my career.

thanks for all of the accomodations made for completely my degree remotely.

I truely am upset with my decision to attend CSM and had I known everything I would experience I would have chosen a different graduate program and this truely upsets me as there are several professors in the OT program that go above and beyond (Mary Smith, Kristin Haas, Cristy Daniel). There were several students who did not mee the requirements Summer 2011 to continue in the program; however were given a pass by professors to continue, again this matter occurred in November/Decemeber 2011 another couple of students one in particular was from this summer situation failed to meet requirements but yet again were allowed to continue in the program. There are specific standards that are to be met, by ALL students not by a select few. I feel by allowing those students to pass when clearly they did not earn it diminishes the degree my fellow classmates who did the work and deserve to pass and the hardwork we have put in for so long to little of nothing. This situation was brought to the attention of several OT professors, yet nothing was changed. Also the director was very unprofessional on numerous accounts, and this was brought to the head of the department's attention yet again nothing was done. I feel that at CSM the mission is to sweep any indiscretions under the rug and ignore any real problems. I am very disappointed and to the above is why I would not recommend and have not recommended CSM OT program to inquiring students. I had an amazing 4 year undergraduate experience, and am sad to say that CSM did not even come close to being a good experience.

Thank you for your dedication to this program

In particular, I was glad that Jeff Ehrlich's contract was either not renewed or he transferred on his own. Be aware if faculty are changing the course requirements during the course and not following through on the items bolded in their syllabus. Dr. Ehrlich did not give me a clue of what grade I would be receiving until Dec. 20th in the fall of 2010. Items with points attached were not done and items that were not originally important were added. Very frustrating. All other graduate faculty have been very dependable and easy to work with.

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