Introduction Survey Information The Senior Survey is designed to give undergraduate students the opportunity to reflect upon their K-State experiences. This information is used to improve the college experience for future students by identifying strengths in our programs as well as areas that need further development. The survey includes issues relating to satisfaction with K-State regarding academic programs, intellectual and personal growth, student services, and preparation for a career or a graduate/professional school. The survey is offered electronically (through Qualtrics) to seniors who have been cleared for graduation by their respective colleges. Response Rates College of Business Responses 255 Possible Respondents 653 Response Rate 39.1 % University Responses 1623 Possible Respondents 3899 Response Rate 4 Table of Contents Demographics Introduction 1 Section I: Overall Satisfaction 2 Section IIa: 2025 Research, Scholarly, Creative Activities, and Discovery 3 Section IIb: 2025 Undergraduate Educational Experience 5 Section IIc: 2025 Faculty and Staff 7 Section III: K-State Offices and Services 8 Section IV: Results Tables 10 Age of Respondents Mean 23.48 Responses by Race/Ethnicity Unknown 5 Non-White 66 WHITE 184 Credit Hours Transferred to K-State Mean 29.78 Responses by Semester Responses by Gender Summer Female 13 118 Fall Male 92 137 Spring 150 Last Updated: 10/29/2018 1
What is your general attitude toward K-State? Reasons for choosing major: AY2018 Senior Survey: College of Business Administration Report Section I: Overall Satisfaction Response Very Negative Negative Positive Very Positive 10 Challenge 3 5 56% 39% Enjoyed courses in the field 54% 1% 4% Friends in major 12% Would you recommend K-State to others? Response Definitely No Probably No Probably Yes Definitely Yes 10 High salaries Influence of family 35% 31% 5 32% 6 Influence of friends 11% 1% 6% Influence of professor 13% When you applied to K-State, it was your: Interesting subject 58% Response First Choice Second Choice Third Choice Last Choice Job Demand 43% Meaningful contribution to society 19% 78% 14% 5% Respected positions 31% 4 6 8 10 4 6 8 10 Last Updated: 10/29/2018 2
Section IIa: 2025 Research, Scholarly, Creative Activities, and Discovery Have you participated in undergraduate research? Response Yes No Students in my major are encouraged to: Response Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 10 23% 8 37% 63% 6 4 59% 56% 16% 4 6 8 10 Attend professional seminars and colloquia Participate in research or creative projects with faculty or other students What type(s) of research dissemination have you successfully achieved? Class presentation Oral presentation at a conference outside of campus Other Peer reviewed publication Poster at a conference outside of campus Public performance/exhibition on campus Public performance/exhibition outside of campus University research seminar presentation/poster 14% 14% 18% 7% 13% 1 73% 4 6 8 10 Last Updated: 10/29/2018 3
Section IIa: 2025 Research, Scholarly, Creative Activities, and Discovery To what extent did your research experience contribute to your academic success? None Little Somewhat Very Much 10 Number of semesters involved in a research or creative endeavor: Response 1 to 2 3 to 4 5 to 6 7 to 8 9 or more 10 8 8 65% 6 6 45% 4 9% 26% 4 23% 1 1% 1% Did your research experience contribute to your career choice? No Somewhat Definitely 10 How would you rate the contribution of your mentor to your research? Inadequate Fair Good Excellent 10 8 8 6 6 43% 43% 43% 4 14% 4 1 26% Last Updated: 10/29/2018 4
Section IIb: 2025 Undergraduate Educational Experience I found my major to be: Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Students in my major are: Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 10 Academically stimulating Characterized by mutual respect between students & professors 51% 42% 48% 46% 5 10 8 28% 32% 45% 26% 26% 27% 33% Emphasis K-State placed on the following: 1 - No Emphasis 2 3 4 - Some Emphasis 5 6 7 - Great Emphasis 6 10 8 6 3 25% 36% 38% 11% 13% 14% 19% 33% 35% 32% 4 61% 61% 51% 54% 64% 65% 59% 4 23% 26% 8% Emphasis placed on being critical, evaluative, and analytical Emphasis placed on the development of academic, scholarly, and intellectual qualities 14% 15% Emphasis placed on the development of aesthetic, expressive, and creative qualities 3 33% 11% 7% 1 Emphasis placed on the development of vocational and occupational competence Emphasis placed on the personal relevance and practical value of your courses 9% 4% Students are able to work well in groups Students are academically honest Students are career oriented 16% 4% Students are competitive with each other 8% Students are interested in a broad range of ideas from many disciplines 6% 6% Students are serious about their studies Students are supportive and helpful to each other Last Updated: 10/29/2018 5
Section IIb: 2025 Undergraduate Educational Experience Progress made in K-State undergraduate learning outcomes: None Little Some A Lot Ability to interact positively with people who are different from you Critical thinking improved Developed good health habits and physical fitness Developed own values and ethics Graphic and technological communication skills improved Oral communication skills improved Teamwork ability Understand Ethical Standards of Discipline: Progress Made Understand other people and their abilities, interests, and perspectives Understand your abilities, interests, and personality Written communication skills improved 4% 5% 8% 6% 3% 13% 3% 1 5% 5% 5% 3% 3% 9% 21% 39% 36% 39% 35% 41% 45% 39% 37% 4 44% 37% 4 6 8 10 56% 57% 53% 5 59% 54% 5 56% 48% 4 34% Progress made in K-State 8 general education learning outcomes: None Little Some A Lot Aesthetic Interpretation Developed academic research skills Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility Global Issues and Perspectives Historical Perspectives Human Diversity within the U.S. Natural and Physical Sciences Social Sciences 8% 4% 6% 3% 2% 3% 6% 3% 15% 12% 9% 15% 14% 27% 43% 5 5 47% 46% 5 47% 4 6 8 10 43% 5 35% 35% 38% 36% 33% 27% 22% Last Updated: 10/29/2018 6
Section IIc: 2025 Faculty and Staff How often did you interact with faculty outside of class time? Never Rarely Occasionally Often 10 I found my major to be characterized by mutual respect between undergraduates and professors Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 10 5 52% 32% 5 48% 46% 6% 1 2% 5% Sense of relationships with faculty and staff: 1 - Unsympathetic, Remote, Unhel 2 3 4 5 6 7 - Approachable, Unde In my major, faculty: Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 10 7% 10 8 34% 22% 12% 8 37% 3 39% 39% 38% 28% 33% 32% 6 4 22% 7% 9% Relationships with academic advisor(s) 33% 28% 8% Relationships with faculty members 16% 19% 12% 15% Relationships with Graduate Teaching Assistants 6 4 59% Are accessible for out-of-class assistance 64% Are effective teachers 54% 5 5 Are interested in the academic and professional development of students 1 8% Are interested in the personal development of students Faculty/Advisor provided high-quality advising 55% 11% Faculty/Advisor/ provided support in finding appropriate employment or pursuing graduate study 57% 61% 9% Introduce students to a broad range of ideas, perspectives, and worldviews Listen and respond to undergraduates regarding student needs, concerns, and suggestions Last Updated: 10/29/2018 7
Section III: K-State Offices and Services Please rate your level of awareness and satisfaction with the following K-State Offices: Academic Achievement Center CARE Career Center Counseling Services - Manhattan Educational Supportive Services Office of Diversity Office of Parking services Office of Student Financial Assistance Office of Student Life(NTVSS, Student Legal Services, LGBT Resource Center) - Manhattan Office of the Registrar Powercat Financial Counseling Student Access Center Used and was Satisfied Used and was Dissatisfied Knew About, But Did Not Use Did Not Know About 27.7 % 3.5 % 52.8 % 16.0 % 8.6 % 1.7 % 50.0 % 39.7 % 58.6 % 9.5 % 30.2 % 1.7 % 25.1 % 3.0 % 62.8 % 9.1 % 19.4 % 3.9 % 53.4 % 23.3 % 10.0 % 2.2 % 65.7 % 22.2 % 30.2 % 31.0 % 31.5 % 7.3 % 42.1 % 5.2 % 48.5 % 4.3 % 19.0 % 4.3 % 64.5 % 12.1 % 40.7 % 5.6 % 41.1 % 12.6 % 17.7 % 3.0 % 68.0 % 11.3 % 14.7 % 3.0 % 50.9 % 31.5 % Please rate your level of awareness and satisfaction with the following Student Academic Services: Admissions services and online application Convocations/Lectures DARS Developing Scholars Program ksis and its many applications McNair Scholars Program Recruitment materials and manner in which information was made available to you SALT - A free online financial tool provided by Powercat Financial Counseling. Scholarship House Used and was Satisfied Used and was Dissatisfied Knew About, But Did Not Use Did Not Know About 69.1 % 4.8 % 17.0 % 9.1 % 19.4 % 2.2 % 43.2 % 35.2 % 74.1 % 15.8 % 8.8 % 1.3 % 7.5 % 2.2 % 45.2 % 45.2 % 82.6 % 9.6 % 4.8 % 3.0 % 6.1 % 0.9 % 43.0 % 50.0 % 42.4 % 3.5 % 32.8 % 21.4 % 20.8 % 3.1 % 56.2 % 19.9 % 7.9 % 2.2 % 66.4 % 23.6 % Last Updated: 10/29/2018 8
Please rate your level of awareness and satisfaction with the following Student Life Services: AY2018 Senior Survey: College of Business Administration Report Used and was Satisfied Used and was Dissatisfied Knew About, But Did Not Use Did Not Know About Section III: K-State Offices and Services Alcohol and other drug educational services 12.7 % 14.0 % 53.3 % 20.1 % Center for Child Development 6.1 % 1.8 % 59.2 % 32.9 % Greek experience 35.5 % 4.8 % 53.1 % 6.6 % Healthy Decisions 9.2 % 2.6 % 45.0 % 43.2 % K-State Student Union food service 72.5 % 3.1 % 20.5 % 3.9 % Lafene Health Center 55.5 % 16.6 % 25.8 % 2.2 % Multicultural Student Organizations 15.0 % 2.2 % 59.9 % 22.9 % Recreation Services 76.2 % 2.6 % 15.9 % 5.3 % Residence hall facilities - Manhattan 45.9 % 11.4 % 38.0 % 4.8 % Residence hall food service 51.1 % 8.7 % 35.8 % 4.4 % Residence hall services and programs - Manhattan 42.8 % 10.0 % 40.2 % 7.0 % Union Program Council 35.7 % 1.8 % 46.3 % 16.3 % University Life Cafe 8.8 % 1.8 % 44.7 % 44.7 % Please rate your level of awareness and satisfaction with the following Library Services: Access to electronic library resources - Manhattan Library facilities - Manhattan Library holdings Library staff Used and was Satisfied Used and was Dissatisfied Knew About, But Did Not Use Did Not Know About 67.2 % 3.4 % 25.9 % 3.4 % 75.0 % 12.9 % 11.2 % 0.9 % 42.0 % 2.6 % 45.9 % 9.5 % 57.3 % 4.3 % 36.6 % 1.7 % Please rate your level of awareness and satisfaction with the following additional service/areas: Campus bookstore Campus safety Collegian McCain Performance Series Parking availability - Manhattan Parking facilities Used and was Satisfied Used and was Dissatisfied Knew About, But Did Not Use Did Not Know About 71.5 % 61.3 % 34.5 % 45.0 % 17.3 % 43.2 % Royal Purple Yearbook 15.7 % 3.1 % 72.9 % 8.3 % Last Updated: 10/29/2018 9 18.4 % 4.8 % 9.6 % 1.7 % 63.2 % 33.6 % 9.6 % 29.6 % 51.1 % 43.7 % 16.0 % 19.7 % 0.4 % 4.3 % 4.8 % 9.6 % 3.5 % 3.5 %
Section IV: Results Tables In your K-State experience, how often have you had discussions with people from the following groups? People from economic situations other than your own People of races or ethnicities other than your own People with political opinions other than your own People with religious beliefs other than your own Never Sometimes Often Very Often 3.8 % 3.3 % 8.4 % 9.6 % 29.7 % 34.3 % 39.7 % 43.1 % 40.6 % 34.7 % 34.7 % 27.6 % 25.9 % 27.6 % 17.2 % 19.7 % During your years at Kansas State University, how many hours per week, on average, did you spend in the following activities? Internship/Practicum Off-campus employment On-campus employment Volunteer activities None 1 to 10 11 to 20 21-30 30+ 67.4 % 41.3 % 53.7 % 42.6 % 18.2 % 14.6 % 13.8 % 48.9 % 9.5 % 21.3 % 18.3 % 5.1 % 2.1 % 14.2 % 11.4 % 3.4 % 2.9 % 8.8 % 2.8 % How often did your K-State courses include diverse perspectives in activities, assignments, and discussions? During your time at K-State, how many of your courses included a service-learning component? Response Never Sometimes Often Very Often 19 142 65 12 8.0 % 59.7 % 27.3 % 5.0 % Response Most Some None 4 120 131 47.1 % 51.4 % Last Updated: 10/29/2018 10
Section IV: Results Tables What is your general attitude toward K-State? Response Very Negative 2 0.8 % Negative 11 4.3 % Positive 99 39.0 % Reasons for choosing major: Very Positive 142 55.9 % Total 254 100.0 % Challenge Enjoyed courses in the field Friends in major High salaries Influence of family Influence of friends Influence of professor Interesting subject 76 136 30 90 78 28 33 148 29.9 % 53.5 % 11.8 % 35.4 % 30.7 % 11.0 % 13.0 % 58.3 % When you applied to K-State, it was your: Response First Choice Second Choice Third Choice Last Choice 199 36 13 6 78.3 % 14.2 % 5.1 % 2.4 % Total 254 100.0 % Job Demand Meaningful contribution to society Respected positions 109 47 78 42.9 % 18.5 % 30.7 % Would you recommend K-State to others? Response Definitely No 3 1.2 % Probably No 15 5.9 % Probably Yes 82 32.4 % Definitely Yes 153 60.5 % Total 253 100.0 % Last Updated: 10/29/2018 11
Section IV: Results Tables Students in my major are: Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Able to work well in groups 9.2 % 61.0 % 28.1 % Academically honest (do not cheat, plagiarize) 3.2 % 4.4 % 60.6 % 31.7 % Career oriented 1.2 % 2.8 % 51.4 % 44.6 % Competitive with each other 3.6 % 16.1 % 54.0 % 26.2 % Interested in a broad range of ideas from many disciplines 2.4 % 7.6 % 64.3 % 25.7 % Serious about their studies 6.0 % 65.3 % 27.0 % Supportive and helpful to each other in meeting the academic demands of the program 6.4 % 59.4 % 32.5 % Students in my major are encouraged to: Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Attend professional seminars and colloquia 16.2 % 59.1 % 23.1 % Become familiar with current and emerging technology 4.9 % 10.2 % 54.5 % 30.5 % Become personally acquainted with the department's faculty 2.4 % 14.9 % 53.2 % 29.4 % Participate in professional interest groups 13.0 % 53.0 % 32.4 % Participate in research or creative projects with faculty or other students 4.4 % 19.8 % 55.6 % 20.2 % I found the major to be: Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Academically stimulating 3.2 % 3.6 % 51.0 % 42.1 % Characterized by mutual respect between students & professors 2.1 % 4.5 % 47.7 % 45.7 % Last Updated: 10/29/2018 12
Section IV: Results Tables In my major, faculty: How often did you interact with faculty outside of class time? Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Response Are accessible for out-of-class assistance 1.2 % 3.3 % 58.6 % 36.9 % Never 6.2 % Are effective teachers 2.0 % 4.1 % 64.3 % 29.5 % Rarely 31.7 % Are interested in the academic and professional development of students 5.3 % 53.7 % 39.3 % Occasionally 51.9 % Are interested in the personal development of students 9.8 % 49.6 % 38.9 % Often 10.3 % Faculty/Advisor provided high-quality advising 3.7 % 7.8 % 50.4 % 38.1 % Total 100.0 % Faculty/Advisor/Staff provided support in finding appropriate employment or pursuing graduate study 5.3 % 11.5 % 55.3 % 27.9 % Introduce students to a broad range of ideas, perspectives, and worldviews 8.6 % 56.8 % 32.9 % Listen and respond to undergraduates regarding student needs, concerns, and suggestions 2.0 % 4.9 % 61.5 % 3 Relationships with faculty and staff: (Rated on a scale of 1 to 7, 1 being unsympathetic, remote, unhelpful, and 7 approachable, understandable, helpful) Relationships with academic advisor(s) Relationships with faculty members Relationships with Graduate Teaching Assistants 1 - Unsympathetic, Remote, Unhelpful 2 3 4 5 6 7 - Approachable, Understandable, Helpful 1.8 % 4.6 % 9.2 % 7.3 % 20.2 % 22.5 % 34.4 % 1.4 % 3.2 % 7.7 % 4.5 % 27.6 % 33.5 % 22.2 % 14.8 % 12.0 % 18.6 % 15.8 % 20.2 % 12.0 % 6.6 % Sense of belonging: (Rated on a scale 1 to 7, 1 being a sense of alienation and 7 a sense of belonging) 1 - Unapproachable, unsympathetic 2 3 4 5 6 7 - Approachable, sympathetic Relationships with other students, student groups, and activities 0.4 % 4.5 % 8.0 % 8.5 % 29.5 % 29.9 % 19.2 % Last Updated: 10/29/2018 13
Section IV: Results Tables Have you participated in undergraduate research? Response Yes No 91 155 37.0 % 63.0 % Total 246 100.0 % How would you rate the contribution of your mentor to your research? Response Inadequate Fair Good Excellent 9 23 38 18 10.2 % 26.1 % 43.2 % 20.5 % Total 88 100.0 % Did your research experience contribute to your career choice? Response No Somewhat Definitely 38 38 12 43.2 % 43.2 % 13.6 % Total 88 100.0 % To what extent did your research experience contribute to your academic success? Response None Little Somewhat Very Much 8 17 39 23 9.2 % 19.5 % 44.8 % 26.4 % Total 87 100.0 % Number of semesters involved in a research or creative endeavor: Response 1 to 2 3 to 4 5 to 6 7 to 8 9 or more 57 20 9 1 1 64.8 % 22.7 % 10.2 % 1.1 % 1.1 % Total 88 100.0 % Last Updated: 10/29/2018 14
Section IV: Results Tables As a result of your experience at Kansas State University, how much progress do you feel you As a result of your experience at Kansas State University, how much have made in each of the following Undergraduate Learning Outcomes? progress do you feel you have made in each of the following K-State 8 areas? None Little Some A Lot Total None Little Some A Lot Total Ability to interact positively with people who are different from you Aesthetic Interpretation 2 9 93 133 237 19 63 100 50 232 0.8 % 3.8 % 39.2 % 56.1 % 100.0 % 8.2 % 27.2 % 43.1 % 2 100.0 % Critical thinking improved Developed academic research skills 4 13 86 134 237 9 34 108 81 232 1.7 % 5.5 % 36.3 % 56.5 % 100.0 % 3.9 % 14.7 % 46.6 % 34.9 % 100.0 % Developed good health habits and physical fitness Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility 20 51 87 80 238 8.4 % 21.4 % 36.6 % 33.6 % 100.0 % 4 13 98 115 230 Developed own values and ethics 1.7 % 5.7 % 42.6 % 50.0 % 100.0 % 4 15 92 127 238 Global Issues and Perspectives 1.7 % 6.3 % 38.7 % 53.4 % 100.0 % 7 27 116 81 231 Graphic and technological communication skills improved 3.0 % 11.7 % 50.2 % 35.1 % 100.0 % 7 31 105 95 238 Historical Perspectives 2.9 % 13.0 % 44.1 % 39.9 % 100.0 % 5 22 116 89 232 Oral communication skills improved 2.2 % 9.5 % 50.0 % 38.4 % 100.0 % 6 23 89 120 238 Human Diversity within the U.S. 2.5 % 9.7 % 37.4 % 50.4 % 100.0 % 7 34 107 83 231 Teamwork ability 3.0 % 14.7 % 46.3 % 35.9 % 100.0 % 1 12 83 141 237 Natural and Physical Sciences 0.4 % 5.1 % 35.0 % 59.5 % 100.0 % 14 47 109 62 232 Understand Ethical Standards of Discipline: Progress Made 6.0 % 20.3 % 47.0 % 26.7 % 100.0 % 2 11 97 128 238 Social Sciences 0.8 % 4.6 % 40.8 % 53.8 % 100.0 % 6 33 116 77 232 Understand other people and their abilities, interests, and perspectives 2.6 % 14.2 % 50.0 % 33.2 % 100.0 % 1 12 106 118 237 0.4 % 5.1 % 44.7 % 49.8 % 100.0 % Understand your abilities, interests, and personality 2 8 94 134 238 0.8 % 3.4 % 39.5 % 56.3 % 100.0 % Written communication skills improved 6 22 96 114 238 Last Updated: 10/29/2018 2.5 % 9.2 % 40.3 % 47.9 % 100.0 % 15
Section IV: Results Tables Universities differ from one another in the extent to which they emphasize various aspects of student development. Think of your experience at Kansas State University. To what extent was each of the following emphasized? (Rated on a scale of 1 to 7, 1 being a weak emphasis and 7 strong emphasis) What are your plans after graduation? 1 - No Emphasis 4 - Some Emphasis 7 - Great Emphasis Total Response Emphasis placed on being critical, evaluative, and analytical Have a job that will continue after graduation 31 13.2 % 2 16 63 81 Have a job lined up to begin after graduation 106 45.3 % 1.0 % 7.7 % 30.3 % 38.9 % Will begin to look for a job 51 21.8 % Emphasis placed on the development of academic, scholarly, and intellectual qualities Pursue additional undergraduate education 3 1.3 % 2 13 52 67 Will attend graduate school 28 12.0 % 0.9 % 6.1 % 24.5 % 3 Starting or raising a family 1 0.4 % Emphasis placed on the development of aesthetic, expressive, and creative qualities Other 13 5.6 % 4 28 22 54 Volunteer service (Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, etc.) 1 0.4 % 2.0 % 14.3 % 11.2 % 27.6 % Emphasis placed on the development of vocational and occupational competence 5 22 25 52 2.5 % 11.2 % 12.7 % 26.4 % Emphasis placed on the personal relevance and practical value of your courses 1 15 29 45 0.5 % 7.4 % 14.3 % 22.2 % Last Updated: 10/29/2018 16