STUDENT SATISFACTION AND DEMOGRAPHICS SURVEY 2013 Office of Institutional Planning and Department of Student Affairs

+ Student Demographics + Educational Status + Satisfaction with Campus Factors, Programs & Services Survey Areas

Responses  Survey Launched April 16, 2013  Survey Closed May 1, 2013  202 Survey Responses Collected  945 Total Students (Official Number for )  21% Response Rate

Demographics of Respondents Survey ResponseOfficial Campus GENDER Male: 60.5% Female: 38.5% Male: 55% Female: 45% AGE 18-19: 49% 20-21: 34% 22-23: 6% 24 and over: 12% 23 or >: 80% 24 or <: 20% RACE/ETHNICITY White: 40% Hispanic/Latino: 19% Asian: 14% Black/African American: 10% Middle Eastern: 6% White: 68% Minority: 32%

Other Factors Transfer Student18% Veteran10% First Generation49% English not native language21%

Educational Status Semesters completed 1-2 semesters: 40% 3-4 semesters: 38% GPA : 33% : 24%

College Choice & Degree Completion  51% say PSLV was their first choice of college 23% say UP; 4% say another PSU campus  83% say they chose PSLV because it was close to home 56% say because small campus  32% plan on completing their degree at PSLV 56% say UP; 12% not sure

Sense of Belonging 95% of students agree that their professors and the PSLV staff interact positively with them.  95% agree PSLV has a diverse student body. PSLV welcomes and celebrates diversity.  94% agree I can succeed at PSLV. PSLV is welcoming and supportive for students with disabilities.  92% agree PSLV is welcoming and supportive for minority students. PSLV is welcoming and supportive for adult students. PSLV is a safe and secure campus.

Satisfaction with campus programs ranged from 97% to 84%. Satisfaction with campus services ranged from 97% to 92%.

97% with independent research projects 96% with service-learning projects 93% with internships or student-teaching 93% with the quality of instruction 92% with general education courses 91% use of technology in classes 89% with major/field of study courses Satisfaction with Instruction

Social Media & Technology 42% are interested in fully online courses 47% in hybrid courses

Factors/Areas for Further Consideration  More cultural events and social activities, additional majors, more faculty/staff involvement in activities, expansion of facilities for athletics, more concrete advising processes, etc.  Intercollegiate Sports (83% satisfaction)  Food Services (82% satisfaction)  I feel like I belong at PSLV. (78% agree)  I have a lot of friends at PSLV. (76% agree)

Final Thoughts 85% of current students would recommend PSLV to a prospective college student. AWESOME DIVERSE FUN SMALL WELCOMING

Using the Data: Enrollment and Student Affairs  To create strategic plans for both departments  To implement new services  To focus staffing and resources on needs or areas of student interest  To plan specific programming through activities or athletics  To identify and promote campus’ strengths in marketing materials