2008 Winter Assessment of the Student Experience

The 2007 version of this survey asked very similar questions. There are a total of 54 questions in the 2008 survey compared to 43 for 2007. The purpose of the survey remained the same; to help UW Tacoma determine student satisfaction with services and programs on campus and identify perceived needs students might have. The survey was completely voluntary. Participants could skip any individual questions. Results are reported in the aggregate.

NOTE: Questions that required a written response do not allow statistical analysis. Thus, these questions will have no corresponding statistical data.

Select a question below to view response statistics, or scroll to see answers.

1. Please tell us about your general experience at UW Tacoma.
2. If UW Tacoma did not exist, I would have. . .
3. What has been the best part of your experience at UW Tacoma?
4. How challenging is the course work at UW Tacoma compared to your previous institution?
5. How academically prepared were you for the following at UW Tacoma?
6. Considering your overall experience, how likely would you be to recommend UW Tacoma to someone?
7. What is the highest level of education you hope to achieve?
8. Please tell us about your experience with faculty and instruction.
9. Do you prefer traditionally named or non-traditionally named program majors?
10. If you take back to back classes, how much time do you prefer between classes?
11. In general, at what time of day do you prefer to take classes?
12. In general, for a 5 credit hour class, excluding labs, which class schedules do you prefer?
13. If you could improve anything about UW Tacoma services or classes, what would that be?
14. Please indicate A) HOW IMPORTANT to you and B) HOW SATISFIED you are with the following services.
15. Are there any additional comments you would like to make about these or other services?
16. What technology would you like to see fully implemented at UW Tacoma?
17. From the following list, please indicate your level of interest in the following new majors if they were added to UW Tacoma:
18. Which of the following community/campus based performing arts activities would you want to perform or participate in?
19. Each item in this section has two parts. Please indicate A) HOW IMPORTANT to you and B) HOW SATISFIED you are with the following services.
20. Are there any additional comments you would like to make about these or other services?
21. At what time of day do you prefer to use the following services?
22. Are there any additional comments you would like to make about the hours of these services?
23. Please indicate A) HOW IMPORTANT to you and B) HOW SATISFIED you are with the following services.
24. Are there any additional comments you would like to make about these services?
25. During the last five weekdays (do not include holidays), what time did you ARRIVE at campus?
26. During the last five weekdays (do not include holidays), what time did you LEAVE campus?
27. During the last five weekdays (do not include holidays), what was the PRIMARY way you commuted to campus?
28. Do you have an on-campus parking permit for the Winter 2008 quarter?
29. If you drove to UW Tacoma, where did you park?
30. How is your attendance at UW Tacoma impacted by the following?
31. Is there anything else that you would like to address that has not been covered in this survey ?
32. What is your gender?
33. What is your racial or ethnic identity?
34. What is your current marital status?
35. For how many children are you a primary care giver?
36. For how many elderly adults or dependant adults are you a primary care giver?
37. What is your military status?
38. What is the highest level of education that your parent(s) or g uardian completed?

2008 Assessment of the Student Experience Survey Results

Matrix - one answer per row (button) Question

Please tell us about your general experience at UW Tacoma.

Row 1

I am meeting my educational objectives

Total responses (N): 362 Did not respond: 1

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Strongly agree	138	38.12%
2		Agree	198	54.70%
3		Disagree	23	6.35%
4		Strongly disagree	3	0.83%

Row 2

As a student, I feel I am valued and respected

Total responses (N): 361 Did not respond: 2

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Strongly agree	124	34.35%
2		Agree	207	57.34%
3		Disagree	23	6.37%
4		Strongly disagree	7	1.94%

Row 3

I have found UW Tacoma employees to be courteous and professional

Total responses (N): 360 Did not respond: 3

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Strongly agree	158	43.89%
2		Agree	181	50.28%
3		Disagree	17	4.72%
4		Strongly disagree	4	1.11%

Row 4

I have opportunities to share my skills and knowledge in and out of the classroom

Total responses (N): 361 Did not respond: 2

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Strongly agree	118	32.69%
2		Agree	211	58.45%
3		Disagree	27	7.48%
4		Strongly disagree	5	1.39%

Row 5

I can influence college and department decision making on issues that affect me

Total responses (N): 346 Did not respond: 17

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Strongly agree	41	11.85%
2		Agree	173	50.00%
3		Disagree	109	31.50%
4		Strongly disagree	23	6.65%

Row 6

UW Tacoma has a positive environment for students

Total responses (N): 357 Did not respond: 6

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Strongly agree	140	39.22%
2		Agree	193	54.06%
3		Disagree	19	5.32%
4		Strongly disagree	5	1.40%

Row 7

UW Tacoma has an environment free of harassment

Total responses (N): 356 Did not respond: 7

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Strongly agree	172	48.31%
2		Agree	161	45.22%
3		Disagree	16	4.49%
4		Strongly disagree	7	1.97%

Multiple choice - one answer (button) Question

If UW Tacoma did not exist, I would have. . .

Total responses (N): 357 Did not respond: 6

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Attended another four-year institution	318	89.08%
2		Attended community college or technical school	11	3.08%
3		Not pursued higher education	28	7.84%

Statistics are not calculated for this question type.

Long response Question

What has been the best part of your experience at UW Tacoma?

Total responses (N): 261 Did not respond: 102

Multiple choice - one answer (button) Question

How challenging is the course work at UW Tacoma compared to your previous institution?

Total responses (N): 357 Did not respond: 6

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		More challenging	225	63.03%
2		About the same	109	30.53%
3		Not as challenging	23	6.44%

Matrix - one answer per row (button) Question

How academically prepared were you for the following at UW Tacoma? (Please rank from 5 to 1, with 5 representing completely prepared and 1 representing not at all prepared)

Row 1

Mathematics

Total responses (N): 344 Did not respond: 19

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		5	114	33.14%
2		4	111	32.27%
3		3	84	24.42%
4		2	29	8.43%
5		1	6	1.74%

Row 2

Reading

Total responses (N): 357 Did not respond: 6

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		5	185	51.82%
2		4	119	33.33%
3		3	44	12.32%
4		2	9	2.52%
5		1	0	0.00%

Row 3

Writing

Total responses (N): 357 Did not respond: 6

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		5	130	36.41%
2		4	133	37.25%
3		3	74	20.73%
4		2	16	4.48%
5		1	4	1.12%

Row 4

Overall academics

Total responses (N): 356 Did not respond: 7

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		5	129	36.24%
2		4	164	46.07%
3		3	56	15.73%
4		2	5	1.40%
5		1	2	0.56%

Row 5

Study habits

Total responses (N): 356 Did not respond: 7

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		5	103	28.93%
2		4	146	41.01%
3		3	72	20.22%
4		2	33	9.27%
5		1	2	0.56%

Row 6

Research and library skills

Total responses (N): 356 Did not respond: 7

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		5	89	25.00%
2		4	128	35.96%
3		3	93	26.12%
4		2	40	11.24%
5		1	6	1.69%

Row 7

Computer skills

Total responses (N): 355 Did not respond: 8

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		5	158	44.51%
2		4	119	33.52%
3		3	57	16.06%
4		2	19	5.35%
5		1	2	0.56%

Multiple choice - one answer (button) Question

Considering your overall experience, how likely would you be to recommend UW Tacoma to someone?

Total responses (N): 362 Did not respond: 1

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Very likely	234	64.64%
2		Likely	102	28.18%
3		Not likely	19	5.25%
4		Very unlikely	7	1.93%

Multiple choice - one answer (button) Question

What is the highest level of education you hope to achieve?

Total responses (N): 361 Did not respond: 2

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Bachelor’s degree	84	23.27%
2		Teaching Certificate	4	1.11%
3		Master’s degree	160	44.32%
4		Doctorate or professional degree	74	20.50%
5		Have not yet decided	39	10.80%

Matrix - one answer per row (button) Question

Please tell us about your experience with faculty and instruction.

Row 1

My professors treat and grade students in an objective and consistent manner

Total responses (N): 356 Did not respond: 7

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Strongly agree	135	37.92%
2		Agree	175	49.16%
3		Disagree	36	10.11%
4		Strongly disagree	10	2.81%

Row 2

My professors are available and approachable when I need help

Total responses (N): 359 Did not respond: 4

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Strongly agree	180	50.14%
2		Agree	149	41.50%
3		Disagree	27	7.52%
4		Strongly disagree	3	0.84%

Row 3

My professors are preparing me to live and work in a multicultural world

Total responses (N): 357 Did not respond: 6

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Strongly agree	158	44.26%
2		Agree	167	46.78%
3		Disagree	26	7.28%
4		Strongly disagree	6	1.68%

Row 4

My professors foster an atmosphere in which my opinions are valued and respected

Total responses (N): 357 Did not respond: 6

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Strongly agree	171	47.90%
2		Agree	159	44.54%
3		Disagree	23	6.44%
4		Strongly disagree	4	1.12%

Row 5

My professors' grading and classroom policies are clear and comprehensive

Total responses (N): 355 Did not respond: 8

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Strongly agree	130	36.62%
2		Agree	173	48.73%
3		Disagree	42	11.83%
4		Strongly disagree	10	2.82%

Row 6

My professors have expert knowledge in their subject area

Total responses (N): 358 Did not respond: 5

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Strongly agree	212	59.22%
2		Agree	133	37.15%
3		Disagree	10	2.79%
4		Strongly disagree	3	0.84%

Row 7

My professors incorporate technology in a way that enhances my learning

Total responses (N): 355 Did not respond: 8

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Strongly agree	127	35.77%
2		Agree	198	55.77%
3		Disagree	27	7.61%
4		Strongly disagree	3	0.85%

Row 8

My professors provide prompt feedback (written or oral) on my performance

Total responses (N): 358 Did not respond: 5

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Strongly agree	128	35.75%
2		Agree	194	54.19%
3		Disagree	31	8.66%
4		Strongly disagree	5	1.40%

Row 9

My professors require me to use library resources in addition to the textbook

Total responses (N): 353 Did not respond: 10

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Strongly agree	143	40.51%
2		Agree	158	44.76%
3		Disagree	48	13.60%
4		Strongly disagree	4	1.13%

Row 10

My professors’ teaching methods are effective for my learning style

Total responses (N): 357 Did not respond: 6

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Strongly agree	102	28.57%
2		Agree	207	57.98%
3		Disagree	41	11.48%
4		Strongly disagree	7	1.96%

Row 11

I trust that my evaluation of faculty is confidential

Total responses (N): 355 Did not respond: 8

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Strongly agree	168	47.32%
2		Agree	158	44.51%
3		Disagree	23	6.48%
4		Strongly disagree	6	1.69%

Row 12

Course evaluations make a difference in the quality of my education

Total responses (N): 348 Did not respond: 15

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Strongly agree	102	29.31%
2		Agree	154	44.25%
3		Disagree	73	20.98%
4		Strongly disagree	19	5.46%

Multiple choice - one answer (button) Question

Do you prefer traditionally named or non-traditionally named program majors? For example, Political Science (Traditional) or Politics and Values (Non-Traditional)

Total responses (N): 361 Did not respond: 2

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Traditional	190	52.63%
2		Non traditional	30	8.31%
3		It does not matter to me	141	39.06%

Multiple choice - one answer (button) Question

If you take back to back classes, how much time do you prefer between classes?

Total responses (N): 356 Did not respond: 7

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		10 minutes	29	8.15%
2		15 minutes	181	50.84%
3		20 minutes	146	41.01%

Matrix - one answer per row (button) Question

In general, at what time of day do you prefer to take classes?

Row 1

Early morning (7AM-8AM start time)

Total responses (N): 311 Did not respond: 52

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Absolutely Prefer	38	12.22%
2		Usually prefer	41	13.18%
3		Somewhat prefer	36	11.58%
4		I'll take if I have to	96	30.87%
5		I'll never take at this time	100	32.15%

Row 2

Morning

Total responses (N): 333 Did not respond: 30

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Absolutely Prefer	103	30.93%
2		Usually prefer	89	26.73%
3		Somewhat prefer	42	12.61%
4		I'll take if I have to	50	15.02%
5		I'll never take at this time	49	14.71%

Row 3

Early afternoon

Total responses (N): 332 Did not respond: 31

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Absolutely Prefer	97	29.22%
2		Usually prefer	106	31.93%
3		Somewhat prefer	51	15.36%
4		I'll take if I have to	41	12.35%
5		I'll never take at this time	37	11.14%

Row 4

Afternoon

Total responses (N): 334 Did not respond: 29

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Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Absolutely Prefer	63	18.86%
2		Usually prefer	85	25.45%
3		Somewhat prefer	73	21.86%
4		I'll take if I have to	83	24.85%
5		I'll never take at this time	30	8.98%

Row 5

Evening

Total responses (N): 341 Did not respond: 22

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Absolutely Prefer	91	26.69%
2		Usually prefer	37	10.85%
3		Somewhat prefer	38	11.14%
4		I'll take if I have to	121	35.48%
5		I'll never take at this time	54	15.84%

Matrix - one answer per row (button) Question

In general, for a 5 credit hour class, excluding labs, which class schedules do you prefer?

Row 1

1 time per week for(4.5 hours)

Total responses (N): 306 Did not respond: 57

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Mostly prefer	52	16.99%
2		Somewhat prefer	74	24.18%
3		Do not prefer	180	58.82%

Row 2

2 times a week (2 hour 15 minutes)

Total responses (N): 343 Did not respond: 20

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Mostly prefer	248	72.30%
2		Somewhat prefer	70	20.41%
3		Do not prefer	25	7.29%

Row 3

3 times a week (1 hour 30 minutes)

Total responses (N): 306 Did not respond: 57

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Mostly prefer	56	18.30%
2		Somewhat prefer	125	40.85%
3		Do not prefer	125	40.85%

Row 4

4 times a week (1 hour 10 minutes)

Total responses (N): 302 Did not respond: 61

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Mostly prefer	37	12.25%
2		Somewhat prefer	52	17.22%
3		Do not prefer	213	70.53%

Row 5

5 times a week (55 minutes)

Total responses (N): 297 Did not respond: 66

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Mostly prefer	23	7.74%
2		Somewhat prefer	35	11.78%
3		Do not prefer	239	80.47%

Statistics are not calculated for this question type.

Long response Question

If you could improve anything about UW Tacoma services or classes, what would that be?

Total responses (N): 234 Did not respond: 129

Matrix - multiple answers per row (check) Question

Each item in this section has two parts. Please indicate A) HOW IMPORTANT to you and B) HOW SATISFIED you are with the following services.

Row 1

Academic advising

Total responses (N): 358 Did not respond: 5

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Important	321	89.66%
2		Not Important</font> ]	27	7.54%
3		Satisfied	231	64.53%
4		Not Satisfied	88	24.58%
5		N/A	27	7.54%

Row 2

Admissions process

Total responses (N): 356 Did not respond: 7

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Important	301	84.55%
2		Not Important	46	12.92%
3		Satisfied	287	80.62%
4		Not Satisfied	40	11.24%
5		N/A	19	5.34%

Row 3

Class availability

Total responses (N): 360 Did not respond: 3

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Important	348	96.67%
2		Not Important	6	1.67%
3		Satisfied	152	42.22%
4		Not Satisfied	190	52.78%
5		N/A	4	1.11%

Row 4

Classroom facilities

Total responses (N): 358 Did not respond: 5

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Important	308	86.03%
2		Not Important	42	11.73%
3		Satisfied	283	79.05%
4		Not Satisfied	47	13.13%
5		N/A	15	4.19%

Row 5

Classroom technology

Total responses (N): 355 Did not respond: 8

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Important	293	82.54%
2		Not Important	52	14.65%
3		Satisfied	307	86.48%
4		Not Satisfied	15	4.23%
5		N/A	18	5.07%

Row 6

Class size

Total responses (N): 358 Did not respond: 5

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Important	304	84.92%
2		Not Important	45	12.57%
3		Satisfied	321	89.66%
4		Not Satisfied	12	3.35%
5		N/A	12	3.35%

Row 7

Computer services/facilities

Total responses (N): 357 Did not respond: 6

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Important	297	83.19%
2		Not Important	49	13.73%
3		Satisfied	295	82.63%
4		Not Satisfied	20	5.60%
5		N/A	28	7.84%

Row 8

Course variety

Total responses (N): 359 Did not respond: 4

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Important	338	94.15%
2		Not Important	8	2.23%
3		Satisfied	164	45.68%
4		Not Satisfied	174	48.47%
5		N/A	8	2.23%

Row 9

Library facilities

Total responses (N): 358 Did not respond: 5

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Important	302	84.36%
2		Not Important	39	10.89%
3		Satisfied	299	83.52%
4		Not Satisfied	21	5.87%
5		N/A	27	7.54%

Row 10

Library resources

Total responses (N): 355 Did not respond: 8

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Important	307	86.48%
2		Not Important	30	8.45%
3		Satisfied	297	83.66%
4		Not Satisfied	20	5.63%
5		N/A	20	5.63%

Row 11

Media services

Total responses (N): 353 Did not respond: 10

Numeric value		Answer	Frequency	Percentage
1		Important	228	64.59%
2		Not Important	104	29.46%
3		Satisfied	234	66.29%
4		Not Satisfied	12