2014-15 college of technology and aviation report...computer labs (quality, quantity, and...

2014-15 College of Technology and Aviation Report

Prepared by the Office of Assessment Report last modified: June 30, 2015 1

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Section l: Overall Satisfaction 2

Section ll: Future Plans 3

Section llla: 2025 Research, Scholarly, Creative Activities, andDiscovery 4

Section lllb: 2025--Undergraduate Educational Experience 6

Section lllc: 2025--Faculty and Staff 9

Section lV: Demographics 11

Section V: K-State Salina Services 13

Section Vl: Results 15

Technology and Aviation University

Responses 63 2084

Initial Population 131 3699

Response Rate 48.1% 56.3%

Survey Information:

The Senior Survey is designed to giveundergraduate students the opportunity toreflect upon their K-State experiences. Thisinformation is used to improve the collegeexperience for future students by identifyingstrengths in our programs as well as areasthat need further development. The surveyincludes issues relating to satisfaction withK-State regarding academic programs,intellectual and personal growth, studentservices, and preparation for a career or agraduate/professional school. The survey is offered electronically (throughQualtrics) to seniors who have been clearedfor graduation by their respective colleges

*Responses for this report only include seniors within the college, except where noted.

Introduction



Would you recommend K-State to others?

Reasons for choosing major

When you applied to K-State, it was your:What is your general attitude toward K-State?

Section I: Overall Satisfaction



What are your plans after graduation?(selected results by semester)

Section II: Future Plans



Section IIIa: 2025 Research, Scholarly, Creative Activities, and Discovery

Students in my major are encouraged to participate inresearch/creative projects:

Have you participated in undergraduate research?

What type(s) of research dissemination have yousuccessfully achieved?

Students in my major are encouraged to:



Section IIIa: 2025 Research, Scholarly, Creative Activities, and Discovery

To what extent did your research experience contribute to youracademic success?

How would you rate the contribution of your mentor toyour research?

Did your research experience contribute to yourcareer choice?

Number of semesters involved in a research orcreative endeavor:



I found my major to be:

Students in my major are:

Section IIIb: 2025--Undergraduate Educational Experience



Emphasis K-State placed on the following:

Asthetic, expressive, & creative qualties

Being critical, evaluative, and analytical

Section IIIb: 2025--Undergraduate Educational Experience

Vocational and occupational competence

Personal relevance & practical value

Academic & Scholarly Qualities

Progress made in K-State undergraduate learning outcomes:

Progress made in K-State 8 general education learning outcomes

Section IIIb: 2025--Undergraduate Educational Experience2014-15 College of Technology and Aviation Report




Section IIIc: 2025--Faculty and Staff

Sense of relationships withacademic advisors:

Sense of relationships withfaculty:

Sense of relationships withGTAs:



I found my major to be characterized by mutual respect betweenundergraduates and professors

In my major, faculty:

How often did you interact with faculty outside of class time?

Section IIIc: 2025--Faculty and Staff



Responses by Major

Bar Percent Count

Engineering Technology 46.0% 29

Aeronautical Technology 33.3% 21

Technology Management 12.7% 8

Professional Pilot 4.8% 3

Applied Business 3.2% 2

Total - 100.0% 63

Responses by Race/Ethnicity

Bar Percent Count

WHITE 85.7% 54

ASIAN 4.8% 3

NOTSPEC 3.2% 2

HISPANIC 3.2% 2

BLACK 3.2% 2

Responses by SemesterBar Percent Count

Spring 68.3% 43

Fall 30.2% 19

Summer 1.6% 1

Responses by Gender

Bar Percent Count

Female 15.9% 10

Male 84.1% 53

Section IV: Demographics



Responses by Citizenship Status

Bar Percent Count

Citizen 95.2% 60

Non-Citizen 4.8% 3

Credit Hours Transferred to K-State

Mean

Transfer Credit Hours 32.8

K-State Undergraduate GPA ofRespondents

Mean

GPA 3.2

Age of Respondents

Mean

Age 26.2

Section IV: Demographics



Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following K-State Salina Services:

VeryDissatisfied Dissatisfied Neutral Satsified Very Satsified Count

Cafeteria (food service) 18.9% 18.9% 27.0% 29.7% 5.4% 37Residence hall facilities 11.1% 25.9% 37.0% 18.5% 7.4% 27Residence hall services and programs 10.7% 10.7% 39.3% 32.1% 7.1% 28Campus book store (quality of products) 4.5% 13.6% 25.0% 43.2% 13.6% 44Student life center (hours, recreational services, availability) 0.0% 4.9% 14.6% 31.7% 48.8% 41Student Support Services (non-traditional and academic supportservices) 2.8% 0.0% 22.2% 44.4% 30.6% 36

Student Governing Association 13.5% 10.8% 32.4% 35.1% 8.1% 37Counseling Services 3.4% 10.3% 27.6% 41.4% 17.2% 29Student Organizations 2.5% 7.5% 22.5% 50.0% 17.5% 40Office of Student Life 5.9% 5.9% 17.6% 58.8% 11.8% 34Parking Availability 8.0% 12.0% 24.0% 34.0% 22.0% 50



Recruitment materials and processes 11.6% 9.3% 37.2% 30.2% 11.6% 43Admissions services 2.0% 8.2% 18.4% 51.0% 20.4% 49Office of Financial Aid 4.7% 4.7% 18.6% 46.5% 25.6% 43iSIS and its many applications 3.9% 3.9% 19.6% 54.9% 17.6% 51Ease of course add/drop processes 0.0% 0.0% 21.6% 49.0% 29.4% 51Registrar's Office 2.0% 2.0% 10.2% 57.1% 28.6% 49Access to electronic library resources (databases, electronic journals,and electronic books) 0.0% 0.0% 10.9% 39.1% 50.0% 46

Library print holdings (quality and quantity) 5.0% 2.5% 17.5% 40.0% 35.0% 40Library facilities (atmosphere, available seating, hours) 3.9% 5.9% 9.8% 37.3% 43.1% 51Library instruction and research assistance 2.2% 2.2% 11.1% 42.2% 42.2% 45

Section V: K-State Salina Services





Communication about campus events and news 6.0% 8.0% 16.0% 52.0% 18.0% 50

K-State Salina website (ease of use) 5.9% 2.0% 21.6% 41.2% 29.4% 51

Writing Center (services, hours, friendliness of tutors) 0.0% 0.0% 7.5% 47.5% 45.0% 40

Campus aesthetics (visual appearance, maintenance of facilities,etc.) 10.2% 8.2% 24.5% 38.8% 18.4% 49



Cashier's office (pay bills, flight accounts, purchasing parking permits,etc.) 0.0% 3.9% 13.7% 41.2% 41.2% 51

Human resources (student employment, payroll) 2.7% 0.0% 16.2% 43.2% 37.8% 37Availability and friendliness of campus security 4.1% 4.1% 10.2% 30.6% 51.0% 49Computer labs (quality, quantity, and availability) 13.7% 15.7% 7.8% 29.4% 33.3% 51Academic advising from the Academic and Career Advising Center(major exploration, switching majors, etc.) 2.1% 6.4% 21.3% 38.3% 31.9% 47

Career services 2.5% 15.0% 22.5% 37.5% 22.5% 40Disability support services 0.0% 0.0% 44.4% 27.8% 27.8% 18International student support services 12.5% 0.0% 50.0% 18.8% 18.8% 16Study abroad opportunities and support 4.5% 0.0% 22.7% 27.3% 45.5% 22

Section V: K-State Salina Services



How often did your K-State courses include diverse perspectives (political views, religious beliefs,racial/ethnic backgrounds, gender identities,etc.)in activities, assignments, and discussions?

Count Percent

Never 6 11.3%

Sometimes 35 66.0%

Often 8 15.1%

Very Often 4 7.5%

In your K-State experience, how often have you had discussions with people from the following groups?

Never Sometimes Often Very Often Count AverageValue

People with political opinions of than your own 7.5% 39.6% 32.1% 20.8% 53 2.7

People with religious beliefs other than your own 7.5% 43.4% 32.1% 17.0% 53 2.6

People from economic situations other than your own 5.7% 32.1% 39.6% 22.6% 53 2.8

People of races or ethnicities other than your own 9.4% 35.8% 24.5% 30.2% 53 2.8

Section Vl: Results Tables



During your years at Kansas State University, how many hours per week, on average, did you spend in the followingactivities?

None 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-30 30+

Internship/Practicum 70.9% 5.5% 3.6% 9.1% 7.3% 0.0% 3.6%

On-campus employment 52.6% 10.5% 1.8% 10.5% 5.3% 15.8% 3.5%

Off-campus employment 23.6% 9.1% 12.7% 12.7% 12.7% 7.3% 21.8%

Volunteer (unpaid) activities 50.9% 30.9% 16.4% 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

What were your reasons for choosing the major? (Selectall that apply)

Count Percent

Interesting subject 36 62.1%Job Demand 26 44.8%Meaningful contribution to society 10 17.2%Influence of family 13 22.4%Influence of friends 8 13.8%Influence of professor 6 10.3%Respected positions 10 17.2%Interest with subject 39 67.2%High salaries 22 37.9%Challenge 22 37.9%Enjoyed courses in the field 21 36.2%Friends in major 7 12.1%Other 3 5.2%

What percentage of your courses at K-State did you complete throughdistance education (i.e. online, video conferencing, etc.)?

Count PercentNone 29 50.0%Some 29 50.0%MostAllTotal 58 100.0%

During your time at K-State, how many of your courses included aservice-learning component (such as a community or volunteer

project)?Count Percent

None 29 50.0%Some 29 50.0%MostAllTotal 58 100.0%




Would you recommend Kansas State University to others?

Count Percent

Definitely No 3 5.2%

Probably No 8 13.8%

Probably Yes 19 32.8%

Definitely Yes 28 48.3%

Total 58 100.0%

When you applied to K-State, either as a new freshmen or transferstudent, it was your:

Count Percent

First Choice 47 82.5%

Second Choice 8 14.0%

Third Choice 2 3.5%

Last Choice 0.0%

Total 57 100.0%

What is your general attitude toward Kansas State University?

Count Percent

Very Negative 2 3.4%

Negative 7 12.1%

Positive 29 50.0%

Very Positive 20 34.5%

Total 58 100.0%




Students in my major are:

StronglyDisagree Disagree Neutral Argee Strongly

Agree Count AverageValue

Career oriented 1.8% 1.8% 12.3% 50.9% 33.3% 57 4.1

Serious about their studies 0.0% 5.3% 22.8% 63.2% 8.8% 57 3.8

Supportive and helpful to each other in meetingthe academic demands of the program 0.0% 5.3% 12.3% 47.4% 35.1% 57 4.1

Academically honest (do not cheat, plagiarize) 0.0% 5.3% 22.8% 43.9% 28.1% 57 3.9

Interested in a broad range of ideas from manydisciplines 0.0% 10.5% 19.3% 50.9% 19.3% 57 3.8

Able to work well in groups 0.0% 1.8% 33.3% 45.6% 19.3% 57 3.8

Competitive with each other 1.8% 3.6% 23.2% 41.1% 30.4% 56 3.9

Students in my major are encouraged to:



Become personally acquainted with thedepartment's faculty 0.0% 1.8% 17.5% 31.6% 49.1% 57 4.3

Participate in professional interest groups 3.6% 8.9% 26.8% 42.9% 17.9% 56 3.6

Attend professional seminars and colloquia 3.6% 12.5% 30.4% 33.9% 19.6% 56 3.5

Become familiar with current and emergingtechnology 3.6% 7.3% 9.1% 47.3% 32.7% 55 4

Participate in research or creative projects withfaculty or other students 1.8% 12.5% 28.6% 41.1% 16.1% 56 3.6




In my major:



Faculty are accessible for out-of-classassistance 0.0% 5.5% 10.9% 49.1% 34.5% 55 4.1

Faculty are effective teachers 0.0% 3.6% 16.4% 54.5% 25.5% 55 4

Faculty are interested in the academic andprofessional development of students 0.0% 3.7% 9.3% 48.1% 38.9% 54 4.2

Faculty introduced students to a broad range ofideas, perspectives, and worldviews 0.0% 3.6% 21.8% 40.0% 34.5% 55 4.1

Faculty are interested in the personaldevelopment of students 0.0% 5.5% 10.9% 47.3% 36.4% 55 4.1

Faculty listen and respond to undergraduatesregarding student needs, concerns, andsuggestions

1.8% 3.6% 18.2% 49.1% 27.3% 55 4

Faculty/Advisor provided high-quality advising 3.7% 9.3% 18.5% 38.9% 29.6% 54 3.8

Faculty/Advisor/Staff provided support in findingappropriate employment or pursuing graduatestudy

1.9% 13.0% 24.1% 42.6% 18.5% 54 3.6

My major is:



Characterized by mutual respect betweenundergraduate majors and professors 3.6% 5.4% 10.7% 39.3% 41.1% 56 4.1

Academically stimulating 3.6% 5.4% 16.1% 44.6% 30.4% 56 3.9




Relationships with faculty and staff:

1 - Unsympathetic,Remote, Unhelpful 2 3 4 5 6

7 - Approachable,Understandable,

HelpfulCount Average

Value

Relationships with faculty members 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 3.9% 23.5% 41.2% 25.5% 51 5.7

Relationships with academic advisor(s) 0.0% 6.1% 6.1% 8.2% 20.4% 30.6% 28.6% 49 5.5

Relationships with Graduate TeachingAssistants (GTAs) 8.1% 5.4% 10.8% 27.0% 18.9% 13.5% 16.2% 37 4.5

Sense of belonging: (Rated on a scale 1 to 7, 1 being a sense of alienation and 7 a sense of belonging)

Count Average Value

Relationships with other students, student groups, and activities 51 5.3

How often did you interact with faculty outside of class time?

Count Percent

Never 0.0%

Rarely 7 12.7%

Occasionally 27 49.1%

Often 21 38.2%

Total 55 100.0%




What types of dissemination of your undergraduateresearch/creative endeavor did you successfully achieve?

(select all that apply)

Count

Percent ofthose who

participatedin research

University research seminarpresentation/poster 11 37.9%

Class presentation 26 89.7%Poster at a conference outside of campus 3 10.3%Oral presentation at a conference outside ofcampus 8 27.6%

Public performance/exhibition on campus 13 44.8%Public performance/exhibition outside ofcampus 4 13.8%

Peer reviewed publication 6 20.7%Other: 0.0%

How many semesters were you involved in a research/creativeendeavor?

Count Percent of those whoparticipated in research

1-2 16 53.3%

3-4 8 26.7%

5-6 4 13.3%

7-8 1 3.3%

9 or more 1 3.3%

Total 30 100.0%

To what extent did your research/creative experience contributeto your academic success?


None 1 3.4%Little 1 3.4%Somewhat 16 55.2%Very Much 11 37.9%Total 29 100.0%

How would you rate the contribution of your mentorresearch/creative experience?


Inadequate 2 6.7%Fair 6 20.0%Good 14 46.7%Excellent 8 26.7%Total 30 100.0%

Did your research/creative experience contribute to your careerchoice?


No 8 26.7%Somewhat 12 40.0%Definitely 10 33.3%Total 30 100.0%

Did you participate in an undergraduate research experience ofcreative endeavor?

Count PercentYes 30 54.5%No 25 45.5%Total 55 100.0%




As a result of your experience at Kansas State University, how much progress do you feel you have made in each of the following K-State 8areas?

None Little Some A Lot Count AverageValue

Developed interpretive skills and heightened sensitivity to literature and the performing andvisual arts. 5.9% 33.3% 39.2% 21.6% 51 2.8

Developed academic research skills. 3.9% 9.8% 37.3% 49.0% 51 3.3

Developed the ability to make ethical and thoughtful decisions. 3.9% 3.9% 51.0% 41.2% 51 3.3

Explored alternative values, perspectives, and beliefs from around the world 7.8% 11.8% 49.0% 31.4% 51 3

Realized the need to understand the past and thoughtfully consider the future. 5.9% 9.8% 39.2% 45.1% 51 3.2

Developed an awareness of self and perspectives about U.S. society and how group affiliationaffects perceptions and experiences. 5.9% 13.7% 45.1% 35.3% 51 3.1

Developed the ability to evaluate scientific and technological claims related to the natural andphysical world. 3.9% 17.6% 47.1% 31.4% 51 3.1

Understand and analyze how individuals, groups and societies behave and influence onanother and the natural environment. 3.9% 11.8% 47.1% 37.3% 51 3.2




As a result of your experience at Kansas State University, how much progress do you feel you have made in each of the followingUndergraduate Learning Outcomes?

None Little Some A Lot Count AverageValue

Gained a broad general education about different fields of knowledge 0.0% 3.8% 56.6% 39.6% 53 3.4

Improved written communication skills 1.9% 9.6% 48.1% 40.4% 52 3.3

Improved oral communication skills 1.9% 3.8% 39.6% 54.7% 53 3.5

Improved graphic and technological communication skills 1.9% 7.5% 41.5% 49.1% 53 3.4

Improved ability to think critically (analytically and logically) 1.9% 5.7% 43.4% 49.1% 53 3.4

Developed own values and ethical standards 1.9% 9.4% 41.5% 47.2% 53 3.3

Understand the ethical standards of your discipline or profession 1.9% 3.8% 45.3% 49.1% 53 3.4

Ability to interact positively with people who are different from you 0.0% 3.8% 47.2% 49.1% 53 3.5

Understand your abilities, interests, and personality 1.9% 7.5% 35.8% 54.7% 53 3.4

Understand other people and their abilities, interests, and perspectives 0.0% 7.5% 50.9% 41.5% 53 3.3

Ability to participate as a team member 1.9% 9.6% 46.2% 42.3% 52 3.3

Developed good health habits and physical fitness 15.4% 23.1% 26.9% 34.6% 52 2.8




What are your plans after graduation?

Count %

Have a job that will continue after graduation 10 18.9%

Have a job lined up to begin after graduation 20 37.7%

Will begin to look for a job 14 26.4%

Pursue additional undergraduate education 3 5.7%

Will attend graduate school 0.0%

Volunteer service (Peace Corps, Americorp, etc.) 0.0%

No plans for a job at this time 0.0%

Military 3 5.7%

Starting or raising a family 1 1.9%

Other 2 3.8%

Universities differ from one another in the extent to which they emphasize various aspects of student development. Think of your experience atKansas State University. To what extent was each of the following emphasized?

1 - WeakEmphasis 2 3 4 5 6 7 - Strong

Emphasis Count AverageValue

The development of academic, scholarly, and intellectual qualities 4.4% 2.2% 4.4% 6.7% 24.4% 42.2% 15.6% 45 5.3

The development of aesthetic, expressive, and creative qualities 2.2% 8.9% 11.1% 17.8% 26.7% 22.2% 11.1% 45 4.7

Being critical, evaluative, and analytical 0.0% 6.7% 2.2% 11.1% 22.2% 37.8% 20.0% 45 5.4

The development of vocational and occupational competence 2.2% 8.7% 8.7% 10.9% 28.3% 23.9% 17.4% 46 5

The personal relevance and practical value of your courses 2.3% 4.5% 0.0% 15.9% 22.7% 27.3% 27.3% 44 5.4


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