1.  EIU NCA Survey Results October 2013 Jeffrey R. Stowell

2. Survey Response Rates GroupSentReceived% Faculty/Staff192494949.3% Students9847143114.5% External51401643.2% Total16911254415.0%

3. I was familiar with Eastern’s mission before reading it in the introduction to this survey.

4. Students are Eastern’s highest priority.

5. University-community relations have ____ during my time at Eastern and/or in Charleston.

6. Eastern supports freedom of expression.

7. Eastern operates with integrity.

8. Eastern promotes academic excellence.

9. Eastern engages in systematic and integrated planning.

10. Eastern's employees (e.g., faculty, staff, administrators) are appropriately qualified and trained.

11. Eastern's resources, structures, and processes are sufficient to respond to future challenges and opportunities.

12. External: Eastern presents itself accurately to the public.

13. Faculty: Planning in my department/unit addresses academic program quality.

14. Faculty: The goals of my department/unit link to those of the university.

15. Faculty: My department/unit uses assessment results to improve teaching and learning.

16. Faculty: My department/unit is committed to strengthening the quality of its academic programs.

17. Students: The majority of my teachers have been effective.

18. Students: Faculty in my major care about teaching and student learning.

19. Students: Factors influencing my choice to come to EIU ReasonPercentNumber Receiving a good education68%775 Low cost of attendance65%743 Location63%714 High quality of major program60%681 Positive relationship with faculty/staff56%642 Family support/encouragement53%599 Social activities/friends47%536 Strength of academic reputation46%528 High quality of professors44%502 Campus involvement (e.g., Hall Council, Greek Life, intramurals, Christian Campus House/Newman Center)36%409 Learning resources33%370 Academic activities (Emerging Leaders, Ed Scholars, honor societies, major clubs26%291