Director of Institutional Accreditation and Assessment The Higher Learning Commission’s Student Survey Results in Preparation for the Comprehensive Quality Review 2017 Kim Barron Director of Institutional Accreditation and Assessment kibarron@nmu.edu Ext. 2671

NMU Student Respondents What academic program are you currently enrolled in? Undergraduate Certificate Program Only 1.15% 6 Undergraduate Degree Program 85.11% 446 Graduate Certificate Program Only 0.38% 2 Graduate Degree Program 10.31% 54 Other 3.05% 16 Total 100% 524

NMU Student Respondents What is your student classification? Freshman 15.37% 81 Sophomore 19.35% 102 Junior 20.87% 110 Senior 32.26% 170 Graduate Student 9.49% 50 Other 2.66% 14 Total 100% 527

NMU Student Respondents What is your current age? 17 to 19 27.76% 146 20 to 22 46.96% 247 23 to 25 10.84% 57 26 to 28 3.80% 20 29 to 31 1.90% 10 32 to 36 3.23% 17 37 to 41 1.71% 9 42 to 50 2.28% 12 51 and over 1.52% 8 Total 100% 526

NMU Student Respondents What is your gender? Male 31.12% 164 Female 65.65% 346 Other 0.95% 5 Prefer not to Disclose 2.28% 12 Total 100% 527

NMU Student Respondents What is your ethnicity? Hispanic or Latino 3.44% 18 Not Hispanic or Latino 89.12% 467 Prefer not to Disclose 7.44% 39 Total 100% 524

NMU Student Respondents What is your race? (choose all that apply) American Indian or Alaska Native 3.24% 17 Asian 0.57% 3 Black or African American 1.90% 10 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.19% 1 White 88.00% 462 Prefer not to disclose 8.57% 45 Total 100% 525

The Survey Questions (Quantitative) A total of 15 items on a 5-point Likert Scale: Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neutral, Agree, Strongly Agree Lowest mean score would result in a 1.0 (Strongly Disagree-low satisfaction) Highest mean score would result in a 5.0 (Strongly Agree-high satisfaction) n=530 The survey was administered online and results went directly to the Higher Learning Commission.

The Survey Questions 1. I am satisfied with the progress I am making toward completing my degree. Percent agree or strongly agree: 83.6% Mean: 4.14 Responses: 523 2. Faculty who teach provide helpful instruction. Percent agree or strongly agree: 88.0% Mean: 4.27 Responses: 526 3. Faculty are available when I need help. Percent agree or strongly agree: 85.4% Mean: 4.17 Responses: 522 4. Course content is appropriately challenging for my program of study. Percent agree or strongly agree: 86.0% Mean: 4.20 Responses: 522 5. Faculty who teach are knowledgeable about their subject areas. Percent agree or strongly agree: 93.8% Mean: 4.52 Responses: 519

The Survey Questions 6. The school worked with me to identify an academic program that met my goals. Percent agree or strongly agree: 50.1% Mean: 3.42 Responses: 481 7. An academic advisor provided me with accurate information about the requirements necessary to fulfill my course of study. Percent agree or strongly agree: 70.4% Mean: 3.85 Responses: 506 8. An academic advisor was available to help me with questions about my course of study. Percent agree or strongly agree: 74.3% Mean: 3.96 Responses: 505 9. I was placed at the appropriate course level that matched my academic preparation. Percent agree or strongly agree: 82.0% Mean: 4.11 Responses: 506 10. When I have non-academic questions, I can reach someone who can help me in a timely way. Percent agree or strongly agree: 65.5% Mean: 3.77 Responses: 501

The Survey Questions 11. Courses required to complete my degree are available when I need to take them. Percent agree or strongly agree: 50.8% Mean: 3.28 Responses: 520 12. The communication I received from the school about the overall enrollment process was clear. Percent agree or strongly agree: 70.2% Mean: 3.78 Responses: 516 13. Prior to enrollment, I received clear information as to how much my education would cost. Percent agree or strongly agree: 61.8% Mean: 3.55 Responses: 511 14. Prior to enrollment, a school financial aid officer provided financial aid counseling to help me understand the responsibilities of borrowing money to finance my education. Percent agree or strongly agree: 41.6% Mean: 3.02 Responses: 450 15. Overall, I am satisfied with my experiences at the school. Percent agree or strongly agree: 73.2% Mean: 3.93 Responses: 526

The Survey Questions (Qualitative) Is there anything else you would like for us to know about your experience at Northern Michigan University? A total of 175 responses. Data are not fully analyzed at this time. Upon completion, information will be added to this slide.