QEP 2003

(1)

# % # % # % Present various ideas about the content/course material

All 30 35% 95 30% 123 32%

Most 47 55% 197 63% 237 61%

Few 8 9% 20 6% 28 7%

None 1 1% 0 0% 1 0%

Omits/Multi-Marked* 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Mean

Include information and/or activities that are current

All 19 22% 96 31% 112 29%

Most 52 60% 186 60% 232 60%

Few 15 18% 29 9% 44 11%

None 0 0% 1 0% 1 0%

Mean

All 37 43% 151 48% 182 47%

Most 43 50% 152 49% 192 49%

Few 6 7% 9 3% 15 4%

None 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Mean

All 18 21% 97 31% 109 28%

Most 39 45% 156 50% 193 50%

Few 27 32% 58 19% 84 22%

None 2 2% 1 0% 3 1%

Mean

All 25 29% 104 33% 128 33%

Most 49 57% 180 58% 221 57%

Few 11 13% 28 9% 39 10%

None 1 1% 0 0% 1 0%

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

1.95

1.64 1.54 1.57

2.15 1.88

Emphasize broad basic elements of the subject matter

Overall Freshman Responses

Overall Senior Responses

Overall Freshman/Senior Responses

Include information relevant to the subject and field

1.77 1.76 1.76

1.95 1.79 1.83

(2)

# % # % # %

All 30 35% 63 20% 93 24%

Most 42 49% 202 65% 237 61%

Few 13 15% 47 15% 58 15%

None 1 1% 0 0% 1 0%

Mean

All 39 45% 120 38% 154 40%

Most 41 48% 160 51% 197 51%

Few 6 7% 32 10% 38 10%

None 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Mean

Organize class experience so that keeping notes is manageable

All 27 31% 67 21% 93 24%

Most 44 51% 192 62% 232 60%

Few 14 17% 53 17% 63 16%

None 1 1% 0 0% 1 0%

Mean

All 24 28% 94 30% 113 29%

Most 40 47% 158 51% 194 50%

Few 20 23% 59 19% 79 20%

None 2 2% 1 0% 3 1%

Mean

All 28 33% 102 33% 128 33%

Most 44 51% 177 57% 214 55%

Few 13 15% 33 11% 46 12%

None 1 1% 0 0% 1 0%

Mean

1.95 1.92

1.62 1.72

Provide access to class information through handouts and/or web sources

Summarize major points

1.85 1.78 1.79

Answer questions willingly

1.83

1.89 1.93

1.7

1.87 1.96 1.93

(3)

# % # % # %

All 37 43% 116 37% 149 38%

Most 39 45% 164 53% 198 51%

Few 10 12% 32 10% 42 11%

None 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Mean

All 24 28% 101 32% 122 31%

Most 36 42% 155 50% 187 48%

Few 24 28% 55 18% 77 20%

None 2 2% 1 0% 3 1%

Mean

All 18 21% 81 26% 97 25%

Most 37 43% 134 43% 165 42%

Few 28 33% 94 30% 121 31%

None 3 3% 3 1% 6 2%

Mean

All 22 26% 86 28% 105 27%

Most 33 38% 118 38% 147 38%

Few 27 31% 101 32% 126 32%

None 4 5% 7 2% 11 3%

Mean

Appear to know if the class is understanding him/her

All 23 27% 61 20% 83 21%

Most 45 52% 183 59% 221 57%

Few 18 21% 66 21% 83 21%

None 0 0% 2 1% 2 1%

1.72 Identify what he/she considers important

Ask for student feedback and reflection on learning process and instructional strategies

2.19 2.06 2.09

Invite students to share their knowledge and experiences Encourage student interaction

2.15 2.09 2.11

2.05 1.86 1.9

(4)

# % # % # % Take time to assess students' understanding as part of class instruction

All 17 20% 67 21% 82 21%

Most 46 53% 172 55% 214 55%

Few 22 26% 71 23% 90 23%

None 1 1% 2 1% 3 1%

Mean

Encourage students having difficulties in the course to seek him/her out for additional instruction

All 34 40% 97 31% 127 33%

Most 37 43% 158 51% 192 49%

Few 15 17% 55 18% 68 17%

None 0 0% 2 1% 2 1%

Mean

Treat students with respect

All 36 42% 97 31% 129 33%

Most 37 43% 180 58% 212 54%

Few 12 14% 35 11% 47 12%

None 1 1% 0 0% 1 0%

Mean

Are available to students during office hours and/or by appointment

All 48 56% 122 39% 165 42%

Most 34 40% 148 47% 179 46%

Few 3 3% 41 13% 43 11%

None 1 1% 1 0% 2 1%

Mean

Use styles of teaching that enhance the class experience

All 19 22% 64 21% 78 20%

Most 38 44% 184 59% 218 56%

Few 27 32% 63 20% 90 23%

None 2 2% 1 0% 3 1%

Mean

2.08 2.03

1.74 1.8 1.79

1.5 1.75 1.7

2.14 2 2.05

1.78 1.88 1.86

(5)

# % # % # % Encourage student progress in the course

All 26 30% 88 28% 111 29%

Most 50 59% 180 58% 224 58%

Few 8 9% 43 14% 51 13%

None 2 2% 1 0% 3 1%

Mean

Suggest ways to be successful learners

All 18 21% 63 20% 79 20%

Most 33 38% 149 48% 176 45%

Few 31 36% 93 30% 123 32%

None 4 4% 7 2% 11 3%

Mean

Use variety in the style of presentation

All 18 21% 52 17% 68 17%

Most 34 40% 151 48% 179 46%

Few 30 35% 103 33% 132 34%

None 4 5% 6 2% 10 3%

Mean

Make course and tests appropriate to academic level

All 24 28% 84 27% 105 27%

Most 50 58% 194 62% 238 61%

Few 12 14% 33 11% 45 12%

None 0 0% 1 0% 1 0%

Mean

Provide students feedback regarding their progress

All 23 27% 82 26% 103 26%

Most 35 41% 162 52% 190 49%

Few 26 30% 66 21% 92 24%

None 2 2% 2 1% 4 1%

1.86 1.84 1.85

2.24 2.14 2.17

2.23

1.84 1.86 1.86

(6)

# % # % # % Make a reasonable attempt to review and re-teach points that need more explanation

All 26 30% 54 17% 77 20%

Most 31 36% 160 51% 189 49%

Few 25 29% 94 30% 115 30%

None 4 5% 4 1% 8 2%

Mean

Treat students with fairness and equity

All 26 30% 71 23% 94 24%

Most 47 55% 195 63% 238 61%

Few 13 15% 45 14% 56 14%

None 0 0% 1 0% 1 0%

Mean

Show enthusiasm for subject taught

All 30 35% 91 29% 116 30%

Most 47 55% 181 58% 224 58%

Few 9 10% 39 13% 48 12%

None 0 0% 1 0% 1 0%

Mean

Evaluate students in a manner appropriate for course level

All 27 31% 92 29% 114 29%

Most 41 48% 180 58% 217 56%

Few 17 20% 36 12% 53 14%

None 1 1% 4 1% 5 1%

Mean

2.08 2.15 2.14

1.76 1.84 1.83

1.91

1.91 1.85 1.87

(7)

# % # % # %

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

All of the time 38 44% 167 56% 199 53%

Most of the time 33 38% 88 30% 119 32%

Some of the time 14 17% 38 13% 51 14%

None of the time 1 1% 3 1% 4 1%

Mean

Is knowledgeable about my major plan of study

All of the time 40 47% 193 66% 226 61%

Most of the time 30 35% 82 28% 111 30%

Some of the time 12 14% 17 6% 28 8%

Mean

Suggests a plan of study to be completed within an appropriate time frame

All of the time 37 44% 165 57% 197 54%

Most of the time 30 35% 83 29% 109 30%

Some of the time 9 11% 33 11% 42 11%

None of the time 8 10% 10 3% 18 5%

Mean

Makes sure I am aware of available support services at the University

All of the time 30 35% 126 43% 154 42%

Most of the time 29 34% 79 27% 102 28%

Some of the time 15 18% 54 19% 68 19%

None of the time 11 13% 32 11% 43 12%

Mean

Shows interest in me as an individual

All of the time 38 45% 173 60% 204 56%

Most of the time 19 22% 62 21% 80 22%

Some of the time 17 20% 41 14% 57 16%

None of the time 11 13% 13 4% 24 7%

Mean

Is willing to listen to my academic needs and concerns

All of the time 40 47% 182 63% 217 59%

Most of the time 22 26% 71 24% 90 25%

Some of the time 15 18% 33 11% 47 13%

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

My advisor...

1.74 1.41 1.49

1.74 1.58 1.62

1.86 1.62 1.67

2.08 1.97 2

(8)

# % # % # % Helps me to make decisions about my plan of study

All of the time 38 45% 163 56% 195 53%

Most of the time 22 26% 75 26% 95 26%

Some of the time 16 19% 42 14% 57 16%

None of the time 9 10% 11 4% 20 5%

Mean

Assists me in balancing my course load with my other responsibilities

All of the time 31 36% 144 49% 172 47%

Most of the time 30 35% 71 24% 97 26%

Some of the time 10 13% 51 18% 60 16%

None of the time 14 16% 25 9% 38 10%

Mean

Provides accurate information about my program of study

All of the time 36 42% 168 58% 198 54%

Most of the time 28 33% 83 28% 109 30%

Some of the time 15 18% 35 12% 50 14%

Mean

Directs me to resources about professional and/or graduate programs in my field of study

All of the time 34 40% 122 42% 154 42%

Most of the time 25 29% 82 28% 103 28%

Some of the time 15 18% 57 19% 70 19%

None of the time 11 13% 32 11% 42 11%

Mean

Encourages me in learning to be responsible for my own program in my field of study

All of the time 36 42% 160 55% 193 52%

Most of the time 26 31% 80 27% 101 27%

Some of the time 15 18% 37 13% 52 14%

None of the time 8 9% 16 5% 23 6%

Mean

Helps me understand the requirements of my program

All of the time 43 51% 179 61% 216 59%

Most of the time 23 27% 67 23% 89 24%

Some of the time 13 15% 39 13% 51 14%

Mean

2.08 1.85 1.9

1.95 1.66 1.73

1.89 1.59 1.66

2.04 2 2

1.94 1.69 1.74

(9)

# % # % # %

Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions

All of the time 28 33% 110 38% 135 37%

Most of the time 31 36% 131 45% 157 43%

Some of the time 25 30% 48 16% 72 20%

Mean

Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information from various sources

All of the time 33 39% 152 52% 179 49%

Most of the time 36 42% 111 38% 144 39%

Some of the time 14 17% 27 9% 41 11%

Mean

Worked with other students on projects during class

All of the time 28 33% 144 49% 165 45%

Most of the time 30 35% 109 37% 137 37%

Some of the time 23 27% 39 13% 62 17%

Mean

Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments

All of the time 27 32% 132 45% 155 42%

Most of the time 30 35% 96 33% 122 33%

Some of the time 20 24% 56 19% 75 20%

Mean

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

All of the time 17 20% 72 25% 83 23%

Most of the time 20 24% 59 20% 77 21%

Some of the time 21 25% 78 27% 98 27%

None of the time 27 31% 82 28% 109 30%

Mean

Used an electronic medium to discuss or complete an assignment

All of the time 20 24% 99 34% 111 30%

Most of the time 22 26% 75 26% 97 26%

Some of the time 16 18% 80 27% 95 26%

None of the time 27 32% 38 13% 65 18%

While a student at Delta State, I have…

1.99 1.81 1.85

Student Engagement

1.82 1.59 1.65

2.04 1.64 1.74

2.11 1.8 1.88

(10)

# % # % # % Used email to communicate with an instructor

All of the time 23 27% 93 32% 109 30%

Most of the time 20 24% 79 27% 97 26%

Some of the time 25 29% 101 35% 126 34%

None of the time 17 20% 19 7% 36 10%

Mean

Worked with faculty members on activities other than coursework

All of the time 18 22% 71 24% 86 23%

Most of the time 17 20% 78 27% 91 25%

Some of the time 26 31% 86 29% 110 30%

None of the time 23 27% 57 20% 80 22%

Mean

Discussed ideas (from my readings or classes) with others outside of class

All of the time 33 39% 95 33% 124 34%

Most of the time 23 27% 119 41% 140 38%

Some of the time 22 26% 70 24% 89 24%

Mean

Had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity

All of the time 28 33% 99 34% 126 34%

Most of the time 25 29% 102 35% 122 33%

Some of the time 24 28% 69 24% 90 25%

None of the time 8 10% 21 7% 29 8%

Mean

Participated in a practicum, intership, field experience, clinical assignment, or student teaching

All of the time 13 15% 110 38% 117 32%

Most of the time 17 21% 59 20% 74 20%

Some of the time 14 16% 50 17% 63 17%

None of the time 41 48% 73 25% 114 31%

Mean

Participated in community service or volunteer work

All of the time 21 25% 89 30% 104 28%

Most of the time 20 23% 64 22% 83 23%

Some of the time 23 27% 80 27% 101 27%

None of the time 21 25% 59 20% 80 22%

Mean

2.42 2.16 2.24

2.64 2.44 2.5

2.04 1.97 1.99

2.14 2.04 2.06

2.98 2.29 2.47

(11)

# % # % # %

All of the time 18 21% 71 24% 84 23%

Most of the time 16 19% 60 20% 74 20%

Some of the time 20 24% 58 20% 76 20%

None of the time 31 36% 108 36% 139 37%

Mean

Worked on a research project with a faculty member or other students outside of class

All of the time 17 20% 84 29% 97 26%

Most of the time 22 27% 77 26% 96 26%

Some of the time 18 22% 71 24% 87 24%

None of the time 26 31% 61 21% 87 24%

Mean Studied abroad

All of the time 16 19% 34 12% 50 14%

Most of the time 17 20% 37 13% 54 15%

Some of the time 16 19% 23 8% 39 11%

None of the time 35 42% 199 68% 225 61%

Mean

All of the time 11 13% 74 25% 84 23%

Most of the time 20 24% 67 23% 86 23%

Some of the time 10 12% 46 16% 55 15%

None of the time 44 51% 106 36% 144 39%

Mean

Completed assignments using word processing

All of the time 36 43% 195 67% 222 60%

Most of the time 27 32% 73 25% 100 27%

Some of the time 13 15% 15 5% 28 8%

None of the time 8 10% 10 3% 18 5%

Mean

Completed computer-based assignments

All of the time 33 39% 176 60% 201 54%

Most of the time 25 30% 80 27% 104 28%

Some of the time 10 12% 32 11% 42 11%

None of the time 16 19% 7 2% 23 6%

2.64 2.37 2.45

Participated in a learning community or some other formal program where groups of students take two or more classes together

2.75 2.68 2.72

2.83 3.32 3.19

3.02 2.63 2.7

Participated in a culminating senior experience (comphrensive exams, capstone course, senior thesis/project)

(12)

# % # % # %

Acquiring a broad general education

Very much 39 45% 197 63% 229 59%

Quite a bit 34 40% 90 29% 122 31%

Some 12 14% 25 8% 37 9%

Very Little 1 1% 1 0% 2 1%

Mean

Acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills

Very much 26 30% 164 52% 184 47%

Quite a bit 36 42% 102 33% 135 35%

Some 13 15% 39 12% 52 13%

Very Little 11 13% 8 3% 19 5%

Mean

Writing clearly and effectively

Very much 38 44% 155 50% 189 48%

Quite a bit 30 35% 95 30% 120 31%

Some 18 21% 54 17% 72 18%

Very Little 0 0% 9 3% 9 2%

Mean

Speaking clearly and effectively

Very much 34 40% 155 50% 184 47%

Quite a bit 34 40% 100 32% 131 34%

Some 13 14% 47 15% 59 15%

Very Little 5 6% 11 4% 16 4%

Mean

Using computing and information technology

Very much 36 42% 163 52% 193 49%

Quite a bit 23 27% 103 33% 123 32%

Some 19 22% 41 13% 60 15%

Very Little 8 9% 6 2% 14 4%

Mean

Working effectively with others

Very much 35 41% 175 56% 206 53%

Quite a bit 33 38% 100 32% 130 33%

Some 16 19% 33 11% 47 12%

Very Little 2 2% 5 2% 7 2%

Mean

To what extent has your overall experience at Delta State University contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following areas?

1.71 1.46 1.52

2.1 1.65 1.76

1.77 1.73 1.75

1.87 1.73 1.76

1.99 1.65 1.73

(13)

# % # % # % Learning effectively on your own

Very much 47 55% 177 56% 218 56%

Quite a bit 28 33% 98 31% 123 32%

Some 9 10% 35 11% 44 11%

Very Little 2 2% 3 1% 5 1%

Mean

Understanding yourself

Very much 44 51% 170 54% 210 54%

Quite a bit 29 34% 91 29% 116 30%

Some 12 14% 41 13% 52 13%

Very Little 1 1% 11 4% 12 3%

Mean

Understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds

Very much 35 41% 141 45% 171 44%

Quite a bit 29 34% 101 32% 127 33%

Some 16 18% 52 17% 67 17%

Very Little 6 7% 19 6% 25 6%

Mean

Solving complex real-world problems

Very much 28 33% 122 39% 143 37%

Quite a bit 33 28% 106 34% 138 35%

Some 17 20% 68 22% 84 22%

Very Little 8 9% 17 5% 25 6%

Mean

Which of the following describes your classification?

Freshman 86 100% 0 0% 86 22%

Sophomore 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Junior 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Senior 0 0% 313 100% 304 78%

Graduate 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

1.6 1.57 1.58

1.65 1.66 1.66

1.92 1.84 1.86

2.06 1.94 1.98

(14)

# % # % # % What is your gender?

Male 31 36% 110 36% 140 36%

Female 55 64% 199 64% 246 64%

Mean

What is your ethnic background?

African-American/Black 37 44% 93 30% 129 34%

Asian-American 0 0% 5 2% 4 1%

Caucasian/White 44 52% 202 66% 239 63%

Native American 0 0% 2 1% 2 1%

Other, please specify 3 4% 4 1% 7 2%

Mean

Which of the following college/school administers your field of study?

College of Arts and Sciences 36 44% 136 44% 172 45%

College of Business 32 39% 92 30% 124 33%

College of Education 10 12% 69 23% 79 21%

School of Nursing 4 5% 9 3% 4 1%

Mean

A traditional student? (anticipate graduation within 5 years of high school graduation)

Yes 74 87% 223 72% 292 76%

No 11 13% 87 28% 94 24%

Mean

A community college transfer?

Yes 2 3% 157 52% 156 42%

No 77 97% 146 48% 217 58%

Mean

A senior college transfer?

Yes 3 4% 32 11% 33 9%

No 75 96% 267 89% 335 91%

Mean

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

Yes 72 87% 121 39% 189 49%

No 11 13% 190 61% 196 51%

Mean

Total Number of Valid Responses Total Number of Surveys distributed

Response Rate

313 400 78% 86

1.64 1.64 1.64

2.19 2.41 2.35

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

1.13 1.28 1.24

Are you….

1.78 1.84 1.78

1.97 1.48 1.58

1.96 1.89 1.91

1.13 1.61 1.51

* Omits: The number of items omitted, having no choices marked. Multi-Marked: The number of items with more than one choice marked.

400