Instruction In my experience at Delta State, the number of faculty who…

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QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PLAN

Freshman Responses

College of Arts and Sciences

Spring 2003

Instruction

In my experience at Delta State, the number of faculty who…

Number of

Responses Percentage

1. Present various ideas about the content/course material

All ... 9... 25%

Most ... 22... 61%

Few... 4... 11%

None... 1... 3%

Mean: ...1.92 2. Include information and/or activities that are current All ... 7... 19%

Most ... 21... 58%

Few... 8... 22%

None... 0... 0%

Mean: ...2.03 3. Include information relevant to the subject and field All ... 16... 44%

Most ... 17... 47%

Few... 3... 8%

None... 0... 0%

Mean: ...1.64 4. Direct studies to additional information related to content topics (events, web sites, journals, videos, etc.) All ... 7... 19%

Most ... 17... 47%

Few... 12... 33%

None... 0... 0%

Mean: ...2.14 5. Emphasize broad basic elements of the subject matter All ... 9... 25%

Most ... 22... 61%

Few... 5... 14%

None... 0... 0%

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Number of

6. Explain information clearly

All ... 14... 39%

Most ... 17... 47%

Few... 5... 14%

None... 0... 0%

Mean: ...1.75 7. Answer questions willingly when necessary All ... 17... 47%

Most ... 17... 47%

Few... 2... 6%

None... 0... 0%

Mean: ...1.58 8. Organize class experience so that keeping notes is manageable All ... 10... 28%

Most ... 22... 61%

Few... 3... 8%

None... 1... 3%

Mean: ...1.86 9. Provide access to class information through handouts and/or web sources All ... 7... 19%

Most ... 19... 53%

Few... 9... 25%

None... 1... 3%

Mean: ...2.11 10. Summarize major points All ... 12... 33%

Most ... 18... 50%

Few... 5... 14%

None... 1... 3%

Mean: ...1.86 11. Identify what he/she considers important All ... 13... 36%

Most ... 18... 50%

Few... 5... 14%

None... 0... 0%

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Number of

12. Encourage student interaction

All ... 10... 28%

Most ... 17... 47%

Few... 9... 25%

None... 0... 0%

Mean: ...1.97 13. Invite students to share their knowledge and experiences All ... 7... 19%

Most ... 15... 42%

Few... 12... 33%

None... 2... 6%

Mean: ...2.25 14. Ask for student feedback and reflection on learning process and instructional strategies All ... 8... 22%

Most ... 15... 42%

Few... 12... 33%

None... 1... 3%

Mean: ...2.17 15. Appear to know if the class is understanding him/her All ... 9... 25%

Most ... 22... 61%

Few... 5... 14%

None... 0... 0%

Mean: ...1.89 16. Take time to assess students' understanding as a part of class instruction All ... 6... 17%

Most ... 21... 58%

Few... 8... 22%

None... 1... 3%

Mean: ...2.11 17. Encourage students having difficulties in the course to seek him/her out for additional instruction All ... 11... 31%

Most ... 17... 47%

Few... 8... 22%

None... 0... 0%

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Number of

18. Treat students with respect

All ... 15... 42%

Most ... 16... 44%

Few... 5... 14%

None... 0... 0%

Mean: ...1.72 19. Are available to students during office hours and/or by appointment All ... 20... 56%

Most ... 13... 36%

Few... 2... 6%

None... 1... 3%

Mean: ...1.56 20. Use styles of teaching that enhance the class experience All ... 8... 22%

Most ... 15... 42%

Few... 11... 31%

None... 2... 6%

Mean: ...2.19 21. Encourage student progress in the course All ... 8... 22%

Most ... 22... 61%

Few... 5... 14%

None... 1... 3%

Mean: ...1.97 22. Suggest ways to be successful learners All ... 8... 22%

Most ... 12... 33%

Few... 14... 39%

None... 2... 6%

Mean: ...2.28 23. Use variety in the style of presentation All ... 7... 19%

Most ... 15... 42%

Few... 13... 36%

None... 1... 3%

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Number of

24. Make course content and tests appropriate to academic level

All ... 7... 19%

Most ... 26... 72%

Few... 3... 8%

None... 0... 0%

Mean: ...1.89 25. Provide students feedback regarding their progress All ... 8... 22%

Most ... 17... 47%

Few... 10... 28%

None... 1... 3%

Mean: ...2.11 26. Make a reasonable attempt to review and re-teach points that need more explanation All ... 8... 22%

Most ... 15... 42%

Few... 10... 28%

None... 3... 8%

Mean: ...2.22 27. Treat students with fairness and equity All ... 9... 25%

Most ... 22... 61%

Few... 5... 14%

None... 0... 0%

Mean: ...1.89 28. Show enthusiasm for subject taught All ... 10... 28%

Most ... 22... 61%

Few... 4... 11%

None... 0... 0%

Mean: ...1.83 29. Evaluate students in a manner appropriate for course level (lower UG, upper UG, or graduate) All ... 10... 28%

Most ... 18... 50%

Few... 7... 19%

None... 1... 3%

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Number of

How often do these statements apply to your experience at Delta State? Advisement

My advisor…

1. Is accessible either during office hours, by appointment, or electronic communication

All of the time ... 15... 42%

Most of the time... 14... 39%

Some of the time ... 6... 17%

None of the time... 1... 3%

Mean: ...1.81 2. Is knowledgeable about my major plan of study All of the time ... 15... 43%

Mean: ...1.77 3. Suggests a plan of study to be completed within an appropriate time frame All of the time ... 16... 46%

Mean: ...1.80 4. Makes sure I am aware of available support services at the University All of the time ... 13... 37%

Mean: ...1.97 5. Shows interest in me as an individual All of the time ... 18... 51%

Mean: ...1.86

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Number of

6. Is willing to listen to my academic needs and concerns

Mean: ...1.97 7. Helps me to make decisions about my plan of study All of the time ... 14... 40%

Mean: ...1.94 8. Assists me in balancing my course load with my other responsibilities (family, work, extracurricular, etc) All of the time ... 12... 34%

Mean: ...2.11 9. Provides accurate information about my program of study All of the time ... 14... 40%

Mean: ...1.97 10. Directs me to resources about professional and/or graduate programs in my field of study All of the time ... 14... 40%

Mean: ...2.09 11. Encourages me in learning to be responsible for my own program in my field of study All of the time ... 12... 34%

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Number of

12. Helps me understand the requirements of my program

Mean: ...1.77 Student Engagement While a student at Delta State, I have… 1. Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions All of the time ... 11... 31%

Mean: ...1.89 2. Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information from various sources All of the time ... 16... 46%

Mean: ...1.66 3. Worked with other students on projects during class All of the time ... 13... 37%

Mean: ...1.89 4. Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments All of the time ... 13... 37%

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Number of

5. Participated in a community-based project as a part of a regular course

Mean: ...2.63 6. Used an electronic medium (list-serve, chat group, internet, etc.) to discuss or complete an assignment All of the time ... 7... 20%

Mean: ...2.57 7. Used email to communicate with an instructor All of the time ... 9... 26%

Mean: ...2.37 8. Worked with faculty members on activities other than coursework (organizations, orientation, student life, etc.) All of the time ... 7... 21%

Mean: ...2.50 9. Discussed ideas (from my readings or classes) with others outside of class (students, family, coworkers, etc.) All of the time ... 13... 37%

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Number of

10. Had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity

Mean: ...2.09 11. Participated in a practicum, internship, field experience, clinical assignment, or student teaching All of the time ... 4... 11%

Mean: ...3.06 12. Participated in community service or volunteer work All of the time ... 9... 26%

Mean: ...2.60 13. Participated in a learning community or some other formal program where groups of students take two or more classes together All of the time ... 8... 22%

Mean: ...2.69 14. Worked on a research project with a faculty member or other students outside of class All of the time ... 8... 23%

Mean: ...2.49 15. Studied abroad All of the time ... 8... 23%

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Number of

16. Participated in a culminating senior experience (comprehensive exam, capstone course, senior thesis/project)

Mean: ...3.08 17. Completed assignments using word processing All of the time ... 15... 43%

Mean: ...1.80 18. Completed computer-based assignments All of the time ... 12... 34%

Mean: ...2.29 To what extent has your overall experience at Delta State University contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following areas? Number of Responses Percentage Acquiring a broad general education Very much... 14... 39%

Quite a bit... 20... 56%

Some ... 2... 6%

Very Little... 0... 0%

Mean: ...1.67 Acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills Very much... 8... 22%

Quite a bit... 20... 56%

Some ... 5... 14%

Mean: ...2.08

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Number of

Writing clearly and effectively

Very much... 13... 36%

Quite a bit... 17... 47%

Some ... 6... 17%

Mean: ...1.81 Speaking clearly and effectively Very much... 13... 36%

Quite a bit... 16... 44%

Some ... 5... 14%

Mean: ...1.89 Using computing and information technology Very much... 11... 31%

Quite a bit... 11... 31%

Some ... 10... 28%

Mean: ...2.19 Working effectively with others Very much... 12... 33%

Quite a bit... 16... 44%

Some ... 8... 22%

Mean: ...1.89 Learning effectively on your own Very much... 18... 50%

Quite a bit... 12... 33%

Some ... 6... 17%

Mean: ...1.67 Understanding yourself Very much... 16... 44%

Quite a bit... 13... 36%

Some ... 6... 17%

Mean: ...1.78

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Number of

Understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds

Very much... 14... 39%

Quite a bit... 13... 36%

Some ... 6... 17%

Mean: ...1.94 Solving complex real-world problems Very much... 9... 25%

Quite a bit... 19... 53%

Some ... 5... 14%

Mean: ...2.06 Demographics Number of Responses Percentage Which of the following describes your classification? Freshman... 36...100%

Sophomore ... 0... 0%

Junior... 0... 0%

Senior ... 0... 0%

Graduate... 0... 0%

Mean: ...1.00 What is your ethnic background? African-American/Black... 13... 37%

Asian-American ... 0... 0%

Caucasian/White ... 21... 60%

Native American ... 0... 0%

Other, Please specify... 1... 3%

Mean: ...2.31 Which of the following college/school administers your field of study? College of Arts and Sciences ... 36...100%

College of Business... 0... 0%

College of Education... 0... 0%

School of Nursing ... 0... 0%

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Number of

Please mark the appropriate answer for each of the following questions.

Are you…

A traditional student?

(anticipate graduation within 5 years of high school graduation)

Yes ... 30... 83% No... 6... 17%

Mean ...1.17

A community college transfer?

Yes ... 2... 6% No... 32... 94%

Mean: ...1.94

A senior college transfer?

Yes ... 2... 6% No... 31... 94%

Mean: ...1.94

Have you been at Delta State since you were a freshman?

Yes ... 32... 94% No... 2... 6%

Mean: ...1.06