Graduating Student Survey for Undergraduate Students 2012-2013

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:

	Albuquerque, NM
	Altus, OK (includes Vance AFB)
	Amarillo, TX
	Anchorage, AK
	Clovis, NM
	Fairbanks, AK
	Hawaii
	Kenya
	Lubbock, TX
	Phoenix, AZ
	Plainview, TX
	San Antonio, TX
	Sierra Vista, AZ (includes Tucson)
	Virtual
	Wichita Falls, TX

Gender:

	Male
	Female

Status:

	Civilian
	Active Military
	Retired 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

Age:

	18-23
	24-30
	31-40
	41-50
	51-Above

8.	Check the sources that covered your living and college expenses while attending Wayland:

	(Select all that apply.)
	Scholarships
	Grants
	Loans
	On-Campus Job
	Off-Campus Job
	Parents
	Savings
	Military/VA/GI Bill
	TA
	Employer

9.	How many terms did you live in Wayland housing? (Dorm or Family Housing in Plainview)

	0
	1-4
	5-8
	9 or more

10.	How many terms (quarters/semesters that are more than 3 weeks in length) did you attend Wayland?

	1-4
	5-8
	9 or more

11.	How many microterm sessions (3-week terms) did you attend at Wayland?

	0
	1-4
	5-8
	9 or more

12.	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

13.	Marital Status:

	Single
	Married

14.	Please check your DEGREE PLAN and choose which degree you are receiving.

	Bachelor of Arts (BA)
	Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)/Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education (BSOE)
	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)

15.	Please check your DEGREE PLAN and choose your major (if double major, select both).

	Applied Science/Occupational Education
	Art
	Biological Sciences
	Business Administration
	Business Education
	Career and Technology Education
	Chemistry
	Chemistry/Physical Science
	Christian Ministry
	Church Music
	Communication
	Early Childhood Development
	English
	English/Language Arts
	Environmental Science
	Environmental Studies
	Exercise/Sport Science
	Fitness Management
	Geology
	History
	Human Services
	Intercultural Missions
	Interdisciplinary Studies
	Justice Administration
	Life Science
	Management
	Mathematics
	Media Communication
	Molecular Biology
	Music
	Music Education
	Music Performance
	Nursing
	Political Science
	Psychology
	Recreation and Camp Management
	Religion
	Religion/Religious Education
	Religious Education
	Social Sciences
	Social Studies Composite
	Sociology
	Spanish
	Technology Applications
	Theatre

16.	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

17.	Why did you choose to attend Wayland?

	(Rank responses from 1 to 3.)
	1
	2
	3

18.	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:

19.	How would you rate Wayland for meeting your goal?

	Low-1
	2
	3
	4
	High-5

20.	How would you describe your current feelings of loyalty toward Wayland as your university?

	Low-1
	2
	3
	4
	High-5

21.	Overall, how satisfied are you with your total experience (educational, social, etc.) at Wayland?

	Low-1
	2
	3
	4
	High-5

YOUR MAJOR

Please rate your MAJOR department at Wayland in each of the following areas:

Excellent

Very Good

Adequate

Fair

Poor

22.	The faculty's knowledge and expertise

23.	Quality of teaching

24.	Availability and helpfulness of instructors outside of class

25.	An environment that supports scholarly interaction between faculty and students

26.	Student access to full-time faculty members

27.	The faculty's interest in your success

28.	Helpfulness of the departmental support staff

29.	Availability of face-to-face courses in your major when you needed them

30.	Availability of online courses in your major when you needed them

31.	Quality of the labs, studios, equipment, etc.

32.	Helpfulness of your academic advisor

33.	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

34.	Understanding of how the liberal arts are related to career preparation

35.	Ability to make informed, discriminating judgments about important personal and social issues

36.	Ability to use logical thinking and critical analysis to solve problems and make decisions

37.	Recognition of your responsibility to be involved in civic and social activities

38.	Reading ability

39.	Writing ability

40.	Oral communication

41.	Fundamental mathematical skills

42.	Basic computer skills

43.	Recognition of the value of cultural and aesthetic enrichment

44.	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

45.	Integration of Christian faith and learning

46.	Appropriateness of classroom instruction relative to what you perceive to be the goals of Wayland

47.	Appropriateness of classroom instruction relative to the stated goals of the course

48.	Appropriateness of classroom instruction relative to the capabilities of the students

49.	Integration of the academic disciplines so that you will be able to apply them to social, moral, and personal aspects of your life

50.	Provision of educational experiences so that you developed national and international understanding and application of the subject matter

51.	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

52.	University grading practices which indicate accurately the levels of student achievement and reflect relevant and realistic expectations for students

53.	Instructional programs and techniques designed to produce graduates who are independent, self-directed learners

54.	Preparation of students so that they move easily and productively into career fields

55.	Through the development of enhanced perception and appropriate values, students develop the ability to make discriminating judgments and appropriate decisions

56.	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

57.	The opportunity to impact the quality of campus life

58.	Provision of a comfortable, attractive, and secure campus environment

59.	The contribution of student services to your social development

60.	The contribution of student services to your moral development

61.	The contribution of student services to your intellectual development

62.	The contribution of student services to your physical development

63.	The contribution of student services to your spiritual development

64.	Impact of student development activities on your Christian growth

65.	Demonstrations in campus activities of the integration of Christian faith and learning so as to impact your understanding, Christian commitment, and behavior

66.	Technological support services (computers, etc.) for the library and other campus operations

67.	Provision of assistance and service by the University's administration and staff in your pursuit of educational goals

68.	The Wayland website as a useful resource for information regarding WBU academic and student life needs.

COMMENTS

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

LEARNING RESOURCES

70.	Did your academic course work regularly require you to use the materials and/or services of a library or learning resources center?

	Yes
	No

71.	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

72.	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

73.	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

74.	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

75.	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

76.	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

77.	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.