JavaScript must be enabled in your web browser before using this form.
You can enable now JavaScript via the Tools/Options menu of your web browser.
After doing so, select the View/Reload or View/Refresh menu item to clear this message.
Graduating Student Survey for Undergraduate Students 2009-2010
As a graduating student, you are a valuable source of information about Wayland. Please give us the benefit of your experience while at Wayland by indicating responses to the following items. Only about 15 minutes will be required to complete the survey, and the information you give will be invaluable to those of us who work to provide the best possible education and personal development climate for Wayland students.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION

1.
Campus from which you will graduate:
Anchorage, AK
Fairbanks, AK
Phoenix, AZ
Sierra Vista, AZ (includes Tucson)
Hawaii
Albuquerque, NM
Clovis, NM
Altus, OK
Amarillo, TX
Lubbock, TX
Plainview, TX
San Antonio, TX
Wichita Falls, TX
Kenya
Virtual

2.
Gender:
Male
Female

3.
Status:
Civilian
Active Military
Veteran

4.
Are you Hispanic/Latino?
Yes
No

5.
With which race(s) do you identify?
(Select all that apply.)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White

6.
U.S. Citizen?
Yes
No

7.
Age:
18-23
24-30
31-40
41-50
51-Above

8.
Did you receive financial aid?
Yes
No

9.
If yes, check the sources your living and college expenses came from:
(Select all that apply.)
Scholarships
Grants
Loans
On-Campus Job
Off-Campus Job
Parents
Savings
Military/VA/GI Bill
TA
Employer

10.
How many terms did you live in Wayland housing? (Dorm or Family Housing in Plainview)
0
1-4
5-8
9 or more

11.
How many terms (quarters/semesters that are more than 3 weeks in length) did you attend Wayland?
1-4
5-8
9 or more

12.
How many microterm sessions (3-week terms) did you attend at Wayland?
0
1-4
5-8
9 or more

13.
Religious Preference:
Baptist
Catholic
Church of Christ
Disciples of Christ
Eastern Orthodox
Episcopal
Lutheran
Methodist
Non-Denominational
Pentecostal/Charismatic
Presbyterian
Seventh Day Adventist
Christian, Other
Buddhist
Hindu
Jehovah's Witness
Jewish
Latter Day Saints
Muslim
Non-Christian, Other
No Religious Preference

14.
Marital Status:
Single
Married

15.
What degree are you receiving?
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Christian Ministry (BCM)
Bachelor of Music (BM)
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (BSIS)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education (BSOE)/Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)

16.
What is your major? (if double major, select both)
Biology
Business Administration
Business Education
Career and Technology Education
Chemistry
Christian Ministry
Church Music
English
English/Language Arts
History
Human Services
Interdisciplinary Studies
Justice Administration
Life Science
Management
Mass Communications
Mathematics
Molecular Biology
Music
Music Education
Nursing
Occupational Education
Physical Education
Physical Science
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Religion/Religious Education
Religious Education
Social Studies, Composite
Sociology
Spanish
Speech Communication
Technology Applications
Theatre
Visual Arts

17.
What is your overall grade-point average (GPA)?
4.0
3.5-3.99
3.0-3.49
2.5-2.99
2.0-2.49
Below 1.99

18.
Why did you choose to attend Wayland?
(Rank responses from 1 to 3.)
1
2
3

19.
What was your main goal for attending Wayland?
Preparation for employment in my major field of study
Preparation for graduate or professional school
Personal enrichment and a general education (obtain degree)
Advancement/promotion at current employment
Other:

20.
How would you rate Wayland for meeting your goal?
Low-1
2
3
4
High-5

21.
How would you describe your current feelings of loyalty toward Wayland as your university?
Low-1
2
3
4
High-5

22.
Overall, how satisfied are you with your total experience (educational, social, etc.) at Wayland?
Low-1
2
3
4
High-5

23.
If you responded "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" to any of the above statements, please explain.
YOUR MAJOR
Please rate your MAJOR department at Wayland in each of the following areas:
 
Excellent
Very Good
Adequate
Fair
Poor
24.
The faculty's knowledge and expertise
25.
Quality of teaching
26.
Availability and helpfulness of instructors outside of class
27.
An environment that supports scholarly interaction between faculty and students
28.
Student access to full-time faculty members
29.
The faculty's interest in your success
30.
Helpfulness of the departmental support staff
31.
Availability of face-to-face courses in your major when you needed them
32.
Availability of online courses in your major when you needed them
33.
Quality of the labs, studios, equipment, etc.
34.
Helpfulness of your academic advisor
35.
Preparation for your planned career
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Please rate Wayland's contribution to your development in each of the following areas:
 
Excellent
Very Good
Adequate
Fair
Poor
36.
Understanding of how the liberal arts are related to career preparation
37.
Ability to make informed, discriminating judgments about important personal and social issues
38.
Ability to use logical thinking and critical analysis to solve problems and make decisions
39.
Recognition of your responsibility to be involved in civic and social activities
40.
Reading ability
41.
Writing ability
42.
Oral communication
43.
Fundamental mathematical skills
44.
Basic computer skills
45.
Recognition of the value of cultural and aesthetic enrichment
46.
Understanding of my major field(s) of study relative to its unique history, content, themes and applications
INSTRUCTION
How would you rate the following relative to the classroom instruction you received at Wayland?
 
Excellent
Very Good
Adequate
Fair
Poor
47.
Integration of Christian faith and learning
48.
Appropriateness of classroom instruction relative to what you perceive to be the goals of Wayland
49.
Appropriateness of classroom instruction relative to the stated goals of the course
50.
Appropriateness of classroom instruction relative to the capabilities of the students
51.
Integration of the academic disciplines so that you will be able to apply them to social, moral, and personal aspects of your life
52.
Provision of educational experiences so that you developed national and international understanding and application of the subject matter
53.
Integration into the curriculum of information technology and use of data networks so that you gained the fundamental knowledge and basic competencies to use these technological resources in everyday life and in your future occupation
54.
University grading practices which indicate accurately the levels of student achievement and reflect relevant and realistic expectations for students
55.
Instructional programs and techniques designed to produce graduates who are independent, self-directed learners
56.
Preparation of students so that they move easily and productively into career fields
57.
Through the development of enhanced perception and appropriate values, students develop the ability to make discriminating judgments and appropriate decisions
58.
Scholarly and creative achievement is encouraged
STUDENT LIFE AND DEVELOPMENT
How would you rate the following aspects of campus life and student development?
 
Excellent
Very Good
Adequate
Fair
Poor
Not Rated
59.
The opportunity to impact the quality of campus life
60.
Provision of a comfortable, attractive, and secure campus environment
61.
The contribution of student services to your social development
62.
The contribution of student services to your moral development
63.
The contribution of student services to your intellectual development
64.
The contribution of student services to your physical development
65.
The contribution of student services to your spiritual development
66.
Impact of student development activities on your Christian growth
67.
Demonstrations in campus activities of the integration of Christian faith and learning so as to impact your understanding, Christian commitment, and behavior
68.
Technological support services (computers, etc.) for the library and other campus operations
69.
Provision of assistance and service by the University's administration and staff in your pursuit of educational goals
70.
The Wayland website as a useful resource for information regarding WBU academic and student life needs.
COMMENTS

71.
Please let us know of any specific complaints, compliments, or suggestions for WBU below:
LEARNING RESOURCES

72.
Did your academic course work regularly require you to use the materials and/or services of a library or learning resources center?
Yes
No

73.
Rate the adequacy and appropriateness of the learning resources (books, journals, databases, media) as provided by the Wayland Learning Resources Center in Plainview, Texas to support your course of study.
Excellent
Very Good
Adequate
Fair
Poor
Not Rated

74.
Indicate each type of library you have used in the past 12 months.
(Select all that apply.)
Wayland Learning Resources Center in Plainview, Texas (in-person or online)
Any 4-year college or university library other than Wayland Learning Resources Center
Community or junior college library
Public library
Military library
Did not use a library

75.
Did you access, copy, or download any information from electronic databases provided by the Wayland Learning Resources Center in Plainview, Texas in the last 12 months?
Yes
No

76.
Indicate in what ways any materials or assistance was requested from the Wayland Learning Resources Center in Plainview, Texas in the past 12 months.
(Select all that apply.)
Walk-in
Phone
Internet (email or webform)
No materials or assistance requested

77.
Indicate the areas you feel you should have received more training.
(Select all that apply.)
How to use the Wayland Learning Resources Center computer catalog
How to find books, journal articles, or other media in the Wayland Learning Resources Center
How to use Wayland Learning Resources Center electronic databases to find journal articles
No additional training needed

78.
During the past 12 months did you have any technical or computer related difficulty accessing the following?
(Select all that apply.)
Wayland Learning Resources Center's website or catalog
Wayland Learning Resources Center's electronic databases
Wayland Learning Resources Center's e-books
Either no problem or did not use

79.
Please let us know of any specific complaints, compliments, or suggestions for the Wayland Learning Resources Center below:
Thank you for your time and careful consideration of the questions above.
After submission of your responses, a confirmation page will be displayed that you must print to receive credit for completing this survey.

Created with SurveyGold web survey software - www.surveygold.com