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Senior Survey, 1998
Engineering majors displays
Display 1c Would you recommend UCB to a Friend? * = No or probably No; - = Yes, but strong reservations; @ = Yes with some or no reservations Percentage 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 +----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----- XXXX |---@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ MCEN |******---@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ ASEN |**-------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ EN |****-----@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ ACEN |******----@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ EEEN |**---------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ CSEN |********----@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ -----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+ 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Percentage Key1c [Return to Comparisons Across Majors] Engineering Display 2c Difficulty of Courses * = Too easy; - = About right; @ = Too difficult Percentage 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 +----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----- XXXX |---------------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ EEEN |**--------------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ ACEN |-----------------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ EN |***-------------------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ CSEN |******------------------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ ASEN |**------------------------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ MCEN |*****--------------------------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ -----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+ 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Percentage Key1c Amount of Structure * = Too flexible; - = About right; @ = Too rigid Percentage 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 +----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----- EEEN |-----------------------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ ACEN |****-------------------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ MCEN |***------------------------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ EN |****--------------------------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ ASEN |*******----------------------------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ XXXX |***---------------------------------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ CSEN |********----------------------------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ -----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+ 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Percentage Key1c Course Orientation * = Too theoretical; - = About right; @ = Too practical Percentage 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 +----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----- ASEN |**************************------------------------ EEEN |***********************-----------------------@@@@ MCEN |****************-----------------------------@@@@@ EN |****************-----------------------------@@@@@ CSEN |**************----------------------------@@@@@@@@ ACEN |********-------------------------------@@@@@@@@@@@ XXXX |********----------------------------------------@@ -----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+ 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Percentage Key1c Program Emphasis * = Too broad; - = About right; @ = Too specialized Percentage 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 +----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----- ACEN |*****************-----------------------@@@@@@@@@@ ASEN |***********-------------------------------@@@@@@@@ CSEN |**********----------------------------------@@@@@@ EN |**********-------------------------------@@@@@@@@@ MCEN |********-------------------------------@@@@@@@@@@@ EEEN |*******---------------------------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ XXXX |*****----------------------------------------@@@@@ -----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+ 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Percentage Key1c [Return to Comparisons Across Majors] Engineering Display 3c Average scores on how important each area will be after graduation Average Importance None Little Some Much Critical 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 --+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+----- | Managing time/tasks + * | General computing + S * | Analyzing real-world problems + * | Math/quantitative reasoning + * X | Scientif findings/concpts/methd + C * X | Interpersonal relations + * X | Synthesizing knowledge + * S | Leadership + C * E | Speaking publicly + C * X | Applying theories practically + S * | Writing + C * X | Work w/ people fr diff cultures + C M * E | Ethical/moral issues + CS * XA | World affairs + C * | Foreign language + * E | Non-western culture/thought + * S | American history/culture + * | Literature + * | World history + * S | Fine/performing arts + * E | --+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+------+- 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 None Little Some Much Critical Average Importance For a given item, only those majors whose average score differed from the Engineering average by .25 or more are plotted. Key2c [Return to Comparisons Across Majors] Engineering Display 4c Average scores on level of achievement now Average Level of Achievement None Little Some Much Substantial 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 --+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+----- | Math/quantitative reasoning + * | General computing + S M * C | Scientif findngs/concpts/method + C * X | Managing time/tasks + C * | Interpersonal relations + * | Analyzing real-world problems + * | Applying theories practically + S * | Synthesizing knowledge + C * E | Leadership + * S | Work w/ people fr diff cultures + A * E | Writing + * | Ethical/moral issues + M * A | Speaking publicly + C * | World affairs + S * E | Foreign language + * X | Literature + * C | American history/culture + * E | World history + * E | Fine/performing arts + * | Non-western culture/thought + * CE | --+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+------+- 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 None Little Some Much Substantial Average Level of Achievement For a given item, only those majors whose average score differed from the Engineering average by .25 or more are plotted. Key2c [Return to Comparisons Across Majors] Engineering Display 5c Average satisfaction with various aspects of the undergraduate experience Average Satisfaction Very Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neutral Satisfied Satisfied 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 --+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+------+- | Academic experience in major + * | Instruction, upper division + E * A | Overall UCB experience + C * | Recreational experience overall + C * X | Academic experience overall + * X | Clarity of degree requirements + * | Availability of required courses + * | Course quality for general education + M * X | Social experience overall + * X | Course quality for employ/grad schl + S * | Availability clubs/prof organizations + * | Opportunities for faculty interaction + E M * X | Availability of desired courses + * | Availability of rsch opps/practicum + A * E | Hands-on experiences in class + S M * C | Academic advising in major + E M * S | Faculty concern for students + E * | Cultural experience overall + * | Instruction, lower division + * C | Texts and instructional materials + E * X | Career advising in major + E * | --+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+-----+-- 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 Very Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neutral Satisfied Satisfied Average Satisfaction For a given item, only those majors whose average score differed from the Engineering average by .25 or more are plotted. Key2c [Return to Comparisons Across Majors] Engineering Display 6c Outside-the-classroom activities and class projects: Average relative frequency of activity during last semester 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+ --+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-----+- | Used computer to access web + * | Discussed something learned w others + ESM * X | Read newsmag/paper - internatl news + * E | Worked on small group project + * E | Faculty/TA interaction-course help + CEMA * X | Apply crse material to practical prob + S A * CM | Integrate crsework w other knowledge + A * C M | Exercised/worked out alone + C A * X | Exercised/worked out with others + C * X | Expressed views/opinions in class + E * M C | Read scientific journal article + A * E | Serious talk w those fr diff bckgrnd + M A * E X | Faculty/TA interaction-course fdbk + SM * X | Number days skipped 1+ classes + A * E | Partic in career-planningactivities + S * X | Read book for pleasure + E * C | Used Chinook, computer indices + E S * A | Spent 5+ hours writing paper + SME * C X | Used library to rsch paper/project + S E * A | Attended athletic event + C M * X A | Gave oral present in front of group + * S M | Outlined readings or course notes + M * E | Attended extracurric event + A * C | Faculty/TA interaction-career issues + S * | Spoke a foreign language + S * X | Did course suggested/extra readings + S * C | Leadership role extracurric event + E C * X S | Faculty/TA interaction-ind study/rsch + * E | In group where personal issues disc + * A | Faculty/TA interaction-personal issue + * C | --+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-----+- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+ Average Relative Frequency Per Term For a given item, only those majors whose average score differed from the Engineering average by .50 or more are plotted. Key2c [Return to Comparisons Across Majors] Engineering Display 7c Things seniors would do differently if they could start over at UCB Percent of Respondents 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% -+------------+------------+------------+------------+------------+----------+- | More interaction w/faculty + * | More academics/sdudying + M * | More partic rsrch/internships + C * S | More social activities + X * A S | Do Nothing differently + A * E X | More extracurr clubs/activs + E C * A | More course sequencing/selection + M S * A | Take less time to graduate + * C | More career advising + E * M | More academic advising + * | Other (see write-in) + * S | Less social activities +E * | Less Academics/studying + * | Go somewhere else besides UCB + * | Take more time to graduate + * | -+------------+------------+------------+------------+------------+----------+- 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Percent of Respondents For a given item, only those majors whose average score differed from the Engineering average by 10 or more are plotted. Key2c [Return to Comparisons Across Majors] Engineering Display 8c Use of Services Percent who said used a given service 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% --+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+-------- | Registration + E * | Book Center + * | PC/Macintosh Labs + * | University Libraries + E * | Electronic Mail + * | University Memorial Center + E * | Recreation Center + * | Advising in the college + E * A | Bursars Office + * | Academic Records/Transcripts + E * | Parking Services + * | CU WWW listings + * | Wardenburg + E M * XS | Career Services + SE * | Financial Aid Office + * S | Police Department + C * S | Counseling Services + * C | Student Academic Services Ce + * C | Study Abroad + * | Ombuds Office + * | Womens Resource Center + * | --+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+-------- 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Percent who said used a given service For a given item, only those majors whose average score differed from the Engineering average by 10 or more are plotted. Key2c [Return to Comparisons Across Majors] Engineering Display 9c Likelihood of being a full time student For students who expect to graduate by Summer 98 * = Unlikely - = Maybe; @ = Highly Likely Percentage 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 +----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----- ASEN |*********************----@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ MCEN |******************---------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ EN |***************************----------@@@@@@@@@@@@@ XXXX |***************************--------------@@@@@@@@@ ACEN |*************************-----------------@@@@@@@@ CSEN |***************************************------@@@@@ EEEN |******************************************-------- -----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+ 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Percentage Likelihood of being in employed full time For students who expect to graduate by Summer 98 * = Unlikely - = Maybe; @ = Highly Likely Percentage 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 +----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----- EEEN |@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ ACEN |****-------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ CSEN |******------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ XXXX |****--------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ EN |*******-------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ MCEN |*****--------------@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ ASEN |*******************----@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ -----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+ 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Percentage Key1c [Return to Comparisons Across Majors] Engineering Display 10c What is the one BEST thing about your major program? Percentage of Respondents who mentioned a given theme By Major Percentage of Respondents 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% --+------+------+------+------+------+------+----- | Faculty performance, interaction + S MEX * C A | Hands-on experiences, real-life skills + A M * S C E | Advising: career, jobs, Career Services + S E A *M X | Gen academic exps/reputation of Univ or college + C E * M S | Courses: curriculum, core or major requirements + S E*MR X | Major program policies, structure, leadership + S C *MR E | Advising: academic, incl A+S core advising + A * X S | Other + A C*E X | On-campus resources/facilities/activities + A *M S | People: students/staff/Boulder community + S * A M | Courses: specific course or type of course + C * A | Courses: availability + S * MR | Courses: variety + A* M | Courses: size + A* E | Size of University or major department + * M | Tuition or fees student must pay to CU + * | Location, campus, atmosphere + * | Diversity: general, ethnic, gender + * | Admin: bureauc, fin aid/enrl/transfer policies + * | --+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+----- 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Percentage of Respondents Numbers responding to question, by major program: A = Architectural+Civil Engr (n=15) C = Computer Science Engr (n=21) E = Electrical Engineering (n=21) M = Mechanical Engineering (n=23) S = Aerospace Engineering (n=20) X = Other Engineering Majors (n=10) [Return to Comparisons Across Majors] Engineering Display 11c If you could CHANGE one thing about your major program, what would it be? Percentage of Respondents who mentioned a given theme By Major Percentage of Respondents 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% --+------+------+------+------+------+------+----- | Courses: curriculum, core or major requirements + C X S * A E | Hands-on experiences, real-life skills + X C E* A S | Faculty performance, interaction + X E A * M S C | Courses: specific course or type of course + S A*M C E | Courses: variety + M A *X E C | Advising: academic, incl A+S core advising + S *A E X | Major program policies, structure, leadership + E MC* A | Gen academic exps/reputation of Univ or college + A *C MX | Courses: availability + A * C | On-campus resources/facilities/activities + E *AC | Other + S * A | People: students/staff/Boulder community + A * M C | Courses: size + A * X | Advising: career, jobs, Career Services + A* C | Tuition or fees student must pay to CU + * | Size of University or major department + * | Location, campus, atmosphere + * | Diversity: general, ethnic, gender + * | Admin: bureauc, fin aid/enrl/transfer policies + * | --+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+----- 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Percentage of Respondents Numbers responding to question, by major program: A = Aerospace Engineering (n=20) C = Computer Science Engr (n=21) E = Electrical Engineering (n=21) M = Mechanical Engineering (n=23) R = Architectural+Civil Engr (n=15) X = Other Engineering Majors (n=10) [Return to Comparisons Across Majors]
Last revision 07/30/03
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