The HEDS Senior Survey was administered in the spring 2001 to the Macalester graduating class. This survey is part of the College's continuing assessment plan, and has also been administered to seniors in 1997 and 1995. The survey asks about the kinds of experiences students have had in college and their satisfaction with their education. Of the 390 surveys sent in 2001, 183 were returned for a response rate of 47%.
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1995
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1997
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2001
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| What do you expect to be your primary activity this fall? | |||
| - employment, full-time or part time |
65
|
65
|
74
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| - graduate or professional school, full time or part time |
20
|
15
|
14
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| How important are the following when considering a career? (Percentage responding "very important" or "essential") |
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| - intellectual challenge |
88
|
88
|
88
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| - work for social change |
65
|
60
|
60
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| - high income potential |
26
|
29
|
31
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| - social recognition or status |
21
|
17
|
20
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| - stable, secure future |
65
|
63
|
62
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| - quality of colleagues and clients |
78
|
81
|
83
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| - creativity and initiative |
89
|
90
|
86
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| - expression of personal values |
81
|
79
|
79
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| - availability of jobs |
41
|
49
|
49
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| - interesting daily work |
94
|
92
|
94
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| Indicate the extent to which each capacity or ability was enhanced by your undergraduate experiences. (Percentage responding "moderately" or "greatly") | |||
| - write effectively |
86
|
87
|
90
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| - acquire skills and knowledge on my own |
92
|
92
|
90
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| - think analytically and logically |
86
|
89
|
90
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| - formulate ideas and solutions |
82
|
83
|
81
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| - evaluate and choose courses of action |
73
|
72
|
75
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| - use quantitative skills |
63
|
47
|
49
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| - use technology ("use computers" in 1997) |
|
77
|
64
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| - gain in-depth knowledge in a subject area |
85
|
88
|
95
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| - read or speak a foreign language |
48
|
40
|
63
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| - appreciate art, literature, music, drama |
60
|
57
|
70
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| - relate to different races, nations, religions |
74
|
72
|
81
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| - put current problems in perspective |
80
|
79
|
81
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| - understand moral and ethical issues |
75
|
73
|
71
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| - function as a member of a team |
64
|
64
|
68
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| - communicate well orally |
80
|
78
|
75
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| - lead and supervise tasks and groups |
64
|
57
|
61
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| - understand myself |
88
|
87
|
87
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| - function independently |
80
|
82
|
83
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| - establish a course of action to accomplish goals |
65
|
62
|
76
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| - develop self esteem |
|
65
|
67
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| Which of the following did you participate in during college? | |||
| - study abroad |
54
|
52
|
61
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| - off campus internship |
67
|
60
|
57
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| - independent study, research |
81
|
76
|
69
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| - racial, cultural awareness program |
29
|
32
|
30
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| - sexual harassment program |
18
|
15
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
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| Did you actively participate in any of the following? | |||
| - student government |
12
|
8
|
12
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| - religious group, organization ("religious services" in 1995/1997) |
20
|
27
|
21
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| - fraternity or sorority |
0
|
1
|
1
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| - intercollegiate athletics |
30
|
32
|
35
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| - student newspaper ("newspaper or magazine" in 1995/1997) |
11
|
19
|
15
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| - volunteer service |
50
|
67
|
69
|
| How satisfied are you with each of the following services
or aspects of your college? (Percentage responding "generally satisfied" or "very satisfied", excludes those responding "not relevant") |
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| ACADEMICS: |
1995
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1997
|
2001
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| - faculty availability outside class |
96
|
97
|
95
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| - availability of courses |
87
|
88
|
88
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| - independent study |
95
|
96
|
96
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| INSTRUCTION: |
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|
| - humanities and fine arts |
93
|
94
|
93
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| - science and math |
89
|
90
|
84
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| - social sciences |
91
|
95
|
97
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| SERVICES & FACILITIES: |
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| - Library facilities and resources |
77
|
86
|
96
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| - Career services |
77
|
74
|
71
|
| - Counseling services |
80
|
64
|
80
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| - Financial Aid Office |
80
|
82
|
86
|
| - Food services |
32
|
36
|
65
|
| - Student health services |
54
|
69
|
77
|
| - Financial services (Student Accounts, etc.) |
87
|
96
|
91
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| CAMPUS LIFE: |
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| - Student voice in policies |
39
|
45
|
52
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| - Student government |
41
|
44
|
59
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| - Social life on campus |
56
|
75
|
74
|
| - Climate for minority students |
48
|
64
|
61
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| If you had the chance to relive your college experience, would you attend the same institution again? | |||
| Percentage responding "probably" or "definitely" |
78
|
76
|
73
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| Overall, how satisfied have you been with your undergraduate education at this institution? | |||
| Percentage responding "generally satisfied" or "very satisfied" |
91
|
91
|
90
|
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ADDITIONAL MACALESTER QUESTIONS: |
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| To what extent has a liberal arts education influenced
your academic and career choices? |
66
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|
76
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| To what extent has your understanding of internationalism
developed at Macalester? |
66
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|
73
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| To what extent has your understanding of multiculturalism
developed at Macalester? |
65
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|
71
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| To what extent has your understanding of community service
developed at Macalester? |
45
|
|
53
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| To what extent have opportunities to work collaboratively
with faculty been available to you at Macalester? |
61
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|
53
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1995
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1997
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2001
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| Number of Surveys Received: |
218
|
235
|
182
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| Response Rate: |
62%
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57%
|
47%
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Source: HEDS Senior Survey Reports
7 March 2002
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