2008-Western Student Priorities and College Strengths Summary-MechDesign
Western Student Priorities 2008-2009 --- Plus College Strengths Noel-Levitz Survey Results 2008 Challenges – Peer Comparison --College level -- based on low satisfaction/ highest importance (in importance order) and/or having a significant mean difference from peer colleges Gap Mean Difference 15. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts 1.07 -0.05 8. Classes are scheduled at convenient times 1.11 0.01 29. Faculty are understanding of students’ unique life circumstances 1.06 0.01 80. The college helps me identify resources to finance my education 1.05 ---23. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students 1.00 -0.06 52. The college does whatever it can to help me reach my educational goals 1.00 0.05 13. Financial Aid awards are announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning 1.35 -0.02 65. Students are notified early in the term if they are doing poorly in class 1.21 0.06 39. The amount of parking space on campus is adequate 2.10 -0.48*** 2008 Strengths – Peer Comparison – College Level -- based on the high satisfaction/high importance (in importance order) and/or having a significant mean difference from peer colleges Gap Mean Difference 70. I am able to experience intellectual growth here .49 0.11* 69. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus .57 0.16** 64. Nearly all classes deal with practical experience and applications .60 0.24*** 77. The college webpage provides me with the college information I need .62 ----61. Faculty are usually available after classes and during office hours .62 0.05 31. The campus is safe and secure for all students .64 0.16*** 32. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about my program requirements .65 0.47*** 58. Nearly all faculty are knowledgeable in their field .68 0.07 73. Classes are offered at college locations (campuses) that meet my needs .69 ----66. Program requirements are clear and reasonable .70 0.10* 3. The quality of instruction in vocational/technical programs is excellent .79 0.11* Age Related Priorities – College level Age 25 and older 15. 8. 23. 80. 13. 65. 63. Gap in Satisfaction I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts Classes are scheduled at convenient times Faculty are understanding of students’ circumstances The college helps me identify resources to finance my education Financial aid awards are announced in time Students are notified early if doing poorly Students “get runaround” on campus 1.15 1.14 1.02 1.01 1.26 1.11 1.02 Under 25 15. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts 8. Classes are scheduled at convenient times 29. Faculty are fair/unbiased in treatment of students 80. The college helps me identify resources to finance my education 52. This school does whatever it can to help me reach my educ. goals 23. Faculty are understanding of students’ circumstances 7. Financial aid is available for most students 39. Student parking space on campus is adequate 1.05 1.09 1.09 1.07 1.04 1.11 1.13 2.18 Gender Related Priorities – College level Female 15. 29. 46. 8. 23. 80. 13. 7. 52. 78. 65. 24. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts Faculty are fair/unbiased in treatment of students Faculty provide feedback/progress in courses Classes are scheduled at convenient times Faculty are understanding of students’ circumstances The college helps me identify resources to finance my education Financial aid awards are announced in time Financial aid is available for most students This school does whatever it can to help me reach my educ. goals Help is readily available to students whose grades fall below average Students are notified early if doing poorly Parking lots are well-lighted and secure 1.22 1.17 1.05 1.22 1.28 1.19 1.48 1.02 1.13 1.11 1.29 1.15 Male 39. Student parking space on campus is adequate 1.70 Degree Related Priorities – College level Associate Degree students 15. 29. 8. 23. 80. 52. 13. 65. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts Faculty are fair/unbiased in treatment of students Classes are scheduled at convenient times Faculty are understanding of students’ circumstances The college helps me identify resources to finance my education This school does whatever it can to help me reach my educ. goals Financial aid awards are announced in time Students are notified early if doing poorly 1.13 1.07 1.17 1.15 1.04 1.04 1.34 1.24 Transfer students 76. Western courses can generally be transferred to a 4-year university toward a degree 1.69 18. The quality of instruction in classes is excellent 1.04 8. Classes are scheduled at convenient times 1.34 32. Academic advisors knowledgeable of requirements 1.00 46. Faculty provide feedback/progress in courses 1.28 7. Financial aid is available for most students 1.20 80. The college helps me identify resources to finance my education 1.66 15. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts 1.34 77. The college webpage provides me with the college information I need 1.13 40. Academic advisors knowledge of transfer requirements 1.68 23. Faculty are understanding of students’ circumstances 1.21 78. Help is readily available to students whose grades fall below average 1.37 29. Faculty are fair/unbiased in treatment of students 1.12 13. Financial aid awards are announced in time 1.74 20. Financial aid counselors are helpful 1.36 5. Registration personnel are helpful 1.04 52. This school does whatever it can to help me reach my educ. goals 1.34 63. Seldom get “run-around” on campus 1.50 Vocational/Technical program students 39. Student parking space on campus is adequate 13. Financial aid awards are announced in time 1.63 1.11 Enrollment Status Related Priorities - College level Day Students 15. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts 29. Faculty are fair/unbiased in treatment of students 80. The college helps me identify resources to finance my education 8. Classes are scheduled at convenient times 52. This school does whatever it can to help me reach my educ. goals 23. Faculty are understanding of students’ circumstances 13. Financial aid awards are announced in time 65. Students are notified early if doing poorly 1.11 1.12 1.09 1.09 1.07 1.12 1.38 1.26 Evening Students 8. Classes are scheduled at convenient times 13. Financial aid awards are announced in time 1.27 1.27 Class Load Related Priorities – College level Full-time student 80. 29. 8. 13. 23. 65. The college helps me identify resources to finance my education Faculty are fair/unbiased in treatment of students Classes are scheduled at convenient times Financial aid awards are announced in time Faculty are understanding of students’ circumstances Students are notified early if doing poorly 1.09 1.01 1.02 1.33 1.08 1.27 Part-time student 15. 8. 23. 52. 63. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts Classes are scheduled at convenient times Faculty are understanding of students’ circumstances This school does whatever it can to help me reach my educ. goals Students get “run-around” on campus 1.24 1.26 1.05 1.06 1.12 Division Related Priorities Health and Public Safety 18. The quality of instruction in classes is excellent 15. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts 29. Faculty are fair/unbiased in treatment of students 32. Academic advisors knowledgeable of requirements 46. Faculty provide feedback/progress in courses 66. Program requirements are clear and reasonable 3. Instruction in vocational/technical programs is excellent 23. Faculty are understanding of students’ circumstances 71. Registration processes and procedures are convenient 80. The college helps me identify resources to finance my education 41. Admissions staff are knowledgeable 52. This school does whatever it can to help me reach my educ. goals 7. Financial aid is available for most students 8. Classes are scheduled at convenient times 13. Financial aid awards are announced in time 35. Policies and procedures for registration/course selection are adequate 24. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure 39. Student parking space on campus is adequate 78. Help is readily available to students whose grades fall below average 65. Students are notified early if doing poorly 1.09 1.39 1.47 1.05 1.20 1.02 1.06 1.57 1.01 1.25 1.00 1.36 1.06 1.22 1.53 1.07 1.16 2.57 1.09 1.17 Industrial 8. Classes are scheduled at convenient times 39. Student parking space on campus is adequate 65. Students are notified early if doing poorly 13. Financial aid awards are announced in time 1.06 2.15 1.16 1.13 Business 8. Classes are scheduled at convenient times 13. Financial aid awards are announced in time 1.05 1.21 Family and Consumer Sciences 15. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts 76. Western courses can generally be transferred to a 4-year university toward a degree 40. Academic advisors knowledge of transfer requirements 7. Financial aid is available for most students 1.05 1.63 1.11 1.06 80. 8. 78. 60. 65. The college helps me identify resources to finance my education Classes are scheduled at convenient times Help is readily available to students whose grades fall below average Billing policies are reasonable Students are notified early if doing poorly 1.23 1.19 1.10 1.05 1.59 Campus Related Priorities (Note: Other than at the Lacrosse Campus, survey responses at the extended campuses were not large enough to provide reliable results, and some services are limited or not available at the extended campuses.) Lacrosse campus 15. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts 8. Classes are scheduled at convenient times 29. Faculty are fair/unbiased in treatment of students 80. The college helps me identify resources to finance my education 23. Faculty are understanding of students’ circumstances 52. This school does whatever it can to help me reach my educ. goals 13. Financial aid awards are announced in time 39. Student parking space on campus is adequate 1.05 1.09 1.00 1.02 1.09 1.00 1.35 2.39 Tomah 73. 8. 7. 13. 80. Classes are offered at campus locations that meet my needs Classes are scheduled at convenient times Financial aid is available for most students Financial aid awards are announced in time The college helps me identify resources to finance my education 1.07 1.36 1.02 1.47 1.07 Viroqua 73. Classes are offered at campus locations that meet my needs 8. Classes are scheduled at convenient times 69. A good variety of courses are provided on campus 3. Instruction in vocational/technical programs is excellent 29. Faculty are fair/unbiased in treatment of students 35. Policies and procedures for registration/course selection are adequate 49. Admissions counselors respond to needs/request 65. Students are notified early if doing poorly 52. This school does whatever it can to help me reach my educ. goals 1.18 1.25 1.16 1.02 1.46 1.10 1.02 1.72 1.11 15. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts 1.08 Mauston 73. Classes are offered at campus locations that meet my needs 74. Western offers an adequate number of classes on-line 15. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts 23. Faculty are understanding of students’ circumstances 37. Faculty consider differences as they teach a course 52. This school does whatever it can to help me reach my educ. goals 61. Faculty are usually available after classes and during office hours 69. A good variety of courses are provided on campus 67. Channels to express students complaints 8. Classes are scheduled at convenient times 46. Faculty provide feedback/progress in courses 80. The college helps me identify resources to finance my education 13. Financial aid awards are announced in time 16. The college shows concern for students as individuals 1.60 1.20 1.27 1.23 1.52 1.22 1.20 1.40 1.88 1.08 1.10 1.21 1.24 1.06 Black River Falls and Independence 73. Classes are offered at campus locations that meet my needs 3. Instruction in vocational/technical programs is excellent 76. Western courses can generally be transferred to a 4-year university toward a degree 18. The quality of instruction in classes is excellent 15. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts 16. Concern shown for students as individuals 23. Faculty are understanding of students’ circumstances 78. Help is readily available to students whose grades fall below average 80. The college helps me identify resources to finance my education 13. Financial aid awards are announced in time 29. Faculty are fair/unbiased in treatment of students 46. Faculty provide feedback/progress in courses 8. Classes are scheduled at convenient times 7. Financial aid is available for most students 24. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure 34. Computer labs are adequate and accessible 1.57 1.12 1.25 1.09 1.65 1.50 1.36 1.24 1.28 1.82 1.19 1.45 1.26 1.31 1.04 1.07 Sparta 76 . Western courses can generally be transferred to a 4-year university toward a degree 80. The college helps me identify resources to finance my education 64. Classes practical experience applicable 7. Financial aid is available for most students 71. Registration processes and procedures are convenient 61. Faculty available after class and during office hours 67. 11. 73. 62. 75. 72. 6. 2. 5. 53. 63. 56. Channels to express students complaints Security staff respond quickly in emergencies Classes are offered at campus locations that meet my needs Bookstore staff are helpful Personnel in the Welcome Center are helpful The Welcome Center is open during hours which are convenient for most students My academic advisor is approachable Faculty care about me as an individual Registration personnel are helpful Assessment course placement procedures are reasonable Students get “run-around” on campus Business office hours are convenient 1.67 2.50 2.00 1.67 3.00 2.33 1.00 3.00 2.00 1.34 1.67 1.00 1.17 1.25 2.75 1.00 1.65 2.00 Program Related Priorities -39- (based on items with the highest gap). To be determined by program staff. (Note: Some program survey reports do not provide reliable results due to the small number of student respondents. Respondents from one class or from a few students in the program may show significant differences compared to students in another class of the same program.) Other Priorities-Western compared to Peer Colleges 1. Institutions commitment to commuters -0.17** The asterisks in the mean difference column indicate statistical significance. The key is as follows: * Difference statistically significant at the .05 level ** Difference statistically significant at the .01 level *** Difference statistically significant at the .001 level
