2006 Student Opinion Survey Prepared by Dr. Steven Perry Vice President for Student Development For Internal Use Only

History First Administration in 1985 Administered every 3 years across SUNY Shortened and changed in 2003, some additional changes in 2006 Up to 17 additional local questions possible

Purpose: Study Student Life and Learning College impressions and plans Academic environment, experiences and facilities College services, facilities and environment Frequency of selected academic experiences College outcomes

Using SOS Data Examine current status of and changes in student satisfaction Encourage dialogue about quality of student life and learning Identify programs, services and policies for improvement and/or modification

Four Ways to Look at Data Look at our high and low mean scores in each section Compare Oneonta mean scores to those of sector colleges (n=11) and state operated campuses (n=26) Compare our 2006 scores with 2003 scores for significant changes Look at our rank in the system (campuses agree not to use this information in press releases or marketing the College)

Statistical Analysis Most scales are 1-5, with 5 being very satisfied p values (when comparing means)  *.05  **.001  ***.00001

Sample N= 676 Female= 60.3% Freshmen= 29.6% Sophomore= 22.6% Junior= 22.8% Senior= 22.8% Response Rate = 72.5%

General Ed. Courses Sampled, n=544 GEOG 100 EDUC 106 COMM 100 MATH 109 PHIL 211 PROF 120 SPAN 101 HIST 145 PHYS 100 WMST 130 ENVS 310 CHEM 100 COMP 100 BIOL 100 ALS 273 POLS 121 COMP 100 EPSY 229 COMM 100 COMP 100 ANTH 390

Non-General Ed. Courses Sampled, n=375 CHEM 330 ESCI 315 FOOD 336 MKTG 261 MUSC 170P SOCL 250 CONS 150 ARTS 260 PSYC 231 THTR 155 EDUC 236 PHED 100 INTD 107 MKTG 261

Overview 85 items comparable to 2003 survey  Significant improvement on 30 items  Significant drop on 5 items Compared to our Sector on all 116 items  Significantly higher on 48 items  Significantly lower on 9 items

COLLEGE IMPRESSIONS AND PLANS OneontaSectorDifference Is your current plan to graduate from this college? If you could start over, would you choose to attend this college again? * What is your overall impression of the quality of education at this college? How satisfied are you with this college in general? **

ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT, EXPERIENCES, FACILITIES: Part A, 16 Items Highest Scores  Classroom Facilities  Library Resources  Library Services  Availability of Computers  Class Size Considering the Type of Class Lowest Scores  Academic Advising in your Major  Availability of Courses in your Major  Availability of Internships

ACADEMIC SERVICES, FACILITIES AND ENVIRONMENT: Part A, 16 Items Sector Comparison  Significantly Higher Mean on 11 Items  Comparable Mean on 5 Items  Significantly Lower Mean on 0 Items

FREQUENCY OF SELECTED ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES: Part B, 15 Items Highest Scores  Had Out-of-Class Assignments that Required a Written Response  Gone to Class with Course Readings and Assignments Completed  Been Required to Think Critically in Completing Assignments  Worked Hard to Meet an Instructor’s Expectations

FREQUENCY OF SELECTED ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES: Part B, 15 Items Lowest Scores  Had Faculty Members Who Came to Class Unprepared (2.12)  Had Faculty Members Who Communicated Ineffectively in Class (2.76)  Observed Student Dishonesty when Completing Assignments or Exams (2.29)  Experienced Classroom Behavior by Other Students that was Disruptive to Learning (2.45) 2=Rarely and 3=Sometimes

FREQUENCY OF SELECTED ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES : Part B, 15 Items Sector Comparison  Significantly Higher Mean on 2 Items  Comparable Mean on 8 Items  Significantly Lower Mean on 5 Items “been intellectually stimulated by material covered in class” “been required to think critically in completing assignments” “worked hard to meet an instructor’s expectations” “had faculty who required you to make judgments about the value of information, arguments, or methods” “received feedback from instructors on the quality of your work”

COLLEGE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND ENVIRONMENT: Part A, 47 Items Highest Scores  Library Facilities  Study Areas (Not Including Studios)  Fine and Performing Arts Studios (art, dance, film, music, theater)  Athletic and Recreational Facilities  General Condition of Buildings and Grounds (other than residence halls)  Freedom from Harassment on Campus  Faculty Respect for Students  Non-teaching Staff Respect for Students  Campus Acceptance of Individual Differences  Recreation and Intramural Programs  Opportunities for Involvement in Campus Clubs/Activities

COLLEGE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND ENVIRONMENT: Part A, 47 Items Lowest Scores  College Food Services  Parking Facilities  Job Placement Services  Purposes for Which Student Activity Fees Are Used  College Help in Finding Part-Time Jobs  Student Input in College Policies/Plans

COLLEGE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND ENVIRONMENT: Part A, 47 Items Sector Comparison  Significantly Higher Mean on 29 Items  Comparable Mean on 16 Items  Significantly Lower Mean on 2 Items “parking facilities” “student health services”

COLLEGE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND ENVIRONMENT: Part B, 9 Items Highest Scores  Acts of Racial Prejudice are Rare on this Campus  The Rules Governing Student Conduct Are Clear to Me  I Am Satisfied with my Social Support Network  Academic Advising Is Available to Me When I Need It  I Have Developed an Openness to the Opinions of Others  This College Has Helped Me Meet the Goals I Came Here to Achieve  Comparing the Cost to the Quality of Education, this College is a Good Value

COLLEGE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND ENVIRONMENT: Part B, 9 Items Lowest Scores  I Have Developed a Mentoring Relationship with a Faculty/Staff Member  It Has Been Difficult to Finance my College Education

FREQUENCY OF SELECTED COLLEGE SERVICES, FACILITIES, AND ENVIRONMENT: Part B, 9 Items Sector Comparison  Significantly Higher Mean on 3 Items  Comparable Mean on 6 Items  Significantly Lower Mean on 0 Items

COLLEGE OUTCOMES: 15 Items Highest Scores  Acquiring Information, Ideas, and Concepts  Acquiring Knowledge and Skills Needed for a Career  Acquiring Knowledge and Skills for Further Academic Study  Acquiring Knowledge and Skills for Intellectual Growth throughout your Life

COLLEGE OUTCOMES: 15 Items Lowest Scores  Acquiring Knowledge and Skills Needed to Maximize Health and Well-Being  Developing Leadership Skills  Understanding Political and Social Issues  Understanding your Rights and Responsibilities as a Citizen

COLLEGE OUTCOMES: 15 Items Sector Comparison  Significantly Higher Mean on 1 Item  Comparable Mean on 12 Items  Significantly Lower Mean on 2 Items “acquiring information, ideas, and concepts” “acquiring analytical thinking skills”

Comparing 2006 and 2003 Scores for Significant Changes The following improved significantly Choose This College Again Overall Impression of Quality of Education at This College Satisfaction with College in General Availability of Computers When You Need Them How Often Have You Gone to Class with Readings/ Assignments Completed How Often Have You Received Feedback on Quality of Work Alcohol/Substance Abuse Program and Referral Efforts to Address Acquaintance Rape

The following improved significantly Recreation and Intramural Programs Student Union/Campus Center Campus Food Services Cultural Arts Programs (Art/Music/Theater) Parking Facilities Campus Bookstore Freedom from Harassment on Campus Racial Harmony at This College

The following improved significantly Faculty Respect for Students Attitude of Staff Toward Students Acts of Racial Prejudice Seldom Occur Clarity of Rules Governing Student Conduct Satisfaction with Social Support Network Academic Advising is Available When Needed Developed Openness to Opinions Other Than My Own College Helped Meet Goals I Came to Achieve

The following improved significantly College as Good Value Difficult to Finance College Education Acquiring Information, Ideas, Concepts and Analytical Thinking Acquiring Knowledge and Skills for Career Acquiring Knowledge and Skills for Further Study Acquiring Knowledge and Skills for Intellectual Growth Throughout Life

Comparing 2006 and 2003 Scores for Significant Changes The following dropped significantly:  Library Services  Library Facilities  Study Areas  College Computer Network  Registration Procedures in General However, all remain significantly above SUNY sector averages

Rank Among Sector Colleges Caution:  Rank may be misleading. Students only rate their own institution.  A high rank may not reflect a statistically higher score.  Similarly, a low rank may not reflect a statistically lower score  Example: the middle 8 of 12 scores may not be significantly different but the relative ranks are 3 through 10

Ranked First in Our Sector Satisfaction with library resources Satisfaction with library services Library facilities Computer support services Classroom facilities College social activities Student Government Had faculty who have used computer technology in the instructional process Recreation/intramural programs Residence hall services and programs Sexual assault prevention programs/activities College educational activities regarding alcohol and substance abuse

Ranked Second in Our Sector Centralized academic advising services (the advisement center if your college has one) Study areas ( not including studios) Course-related laboratories (not including studios) Availability of computers when you need them Performing arts studios (art, dance, music, theater, etc.) Athletic and recreational facilities General condition of residence hall facilities Clarity of residence hall rules and policies

Ranked Second in Our Sector General condition of buildings and grounds (other than residence halls) Academic advising is available to me when I need it New student orientation I am satisfied with my social support network Racial harmony on this campus Satisfaction with guest speakers outside of class Satisfaction with your social support network on campus Availability of general education courses

Ranked Third in Our Sector College computer network (e.g., , dial-in services, college web pages, etc.) Student voice in college policies The rules governing student conduct are clear to me Satisfaction with this college in general Quality of instruction Opportunities for community services Student radio station

Ranked Third in Our Sector Availability of instructors outside of class Your sense of belonging on this campus Student union/campus center Comparing the cost to the quality of education, this college is a good value If starting over, would choose to attend this college again Satisfaction with this college in general Campus openness to opinions of others

Ranked Ninth, Tenth, or Eleventh in our Sector (n=11) Worked harder than usual to meet an instructor's expectations Parking facilities Student health services Acquiring analytical thinking skills Had to make judgments in class about the value or information, arguments, or methods Acquiring information, ideas, concepts, and analytical thinking Been intellectually stimulated by the material covered in class Received feedback (written or oral) from instructors on the quality of your work

Ranked First Among 26 State Op Campuses Student Government

Ranked Second Among 26 State Op Campuses Satisfaction with library services Computer support services Classroom facilities College social activities Recreation/intramural programs Residence hall services and programs Centralized academic advising services (the advisement center if your college has one) Study areas ( not including studios) Performing arts studios (art, dance, music, theater, etc.) Athletic and recreational facilities Academic advising is available to me when I need it I am satisfied with my social support network

Additional Data Mining Please discuss additional data analysis ideas or requests with Steve Perry