Appendices
Appendix 8 THC Student Survey
Appendix 8
Click “Agree” if:
- You have read the above information - You voluntarily agree to participate - You are 18 years of age or older Click "Disagree" if:
- You decline to participate in this survey oAgree
oDisagree
1. Below are statements about your contact and interactions with faculty at this university.
Indicate the extent to which you agree/disagree with each.
Strongly Agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree My
non-classroom interactions with faculty have had a positive
influence on my intellectual growth and interest in ideas.
o o o o o
My
non-classroom interactions with faculty have had a positive
influence on my career goals and aspirations.
o o o o o
Since coming to this institution, I have developed a close, personal relationship with at least one faculty member.
o o o o o
I am satisfied with the
opportunities to meet and
interact
informally with faculty
members.
o o o o o
2. How often have you had the following experiences while attending this university?
Very often
Often Sometimes Rarely Never
A. Encountered diverse
perspectives on campus outside the classroom (e.g.
administrative offices, public forums)
o o o o o
B. Made friends with a student whose race was different from your own
o o o o o
C. Made friends with a student from another country
o o o o o
D. Had serious discussions with other students about different lifestyles and customs
o o o o o
E. Had serious discussions with other students about major social issues such as racial diversity, human rights, equality, or justice
o o o o o
F. Had serious discussions with faculty whose political, social, or religious opinions were different from your own
o o o o o
3. How frequently have you interacted with student affairs professionals (non-academic support staff at the college, e.g., first-year advisor, residence hall staff, career counselor, student union or campus activities staff) as described below?
Very often
Often Sometimes Rarely Never
A. Discussed a personal problem or concern
o o o o o
B. Had a serious discussion with staff whose political, social, or religious opinions were different from your own
o o o o o
C. Worked on out-of-class activities (e.g., committees, orientation, student life activities)
o o o o o
D. Talked about career plans
o o o o o
E. Discussed ideas from your reading or classes
o o o o o
F. Discussed grades or assignments
o o o o o
4. Below are some activities in which students often participate while in college. Indicate which experiences you have had during your time at this college. (Check all that apply)
▢ Participated in study abroad
▢ Lived in Global Scholars Hall or Bean Hall
▢ Lived in another Academic Residential Community
▢ Participated in a first-year seminar/course
▢ Participated in speech, debate, and/or mock trial
▢ Led a student club or organization
▢ Been a member of a religious congregation or group
▢ Participated in Ephemera, the creative arts journal
▢ Been a member of THC Student Association
▢ Participated in Inside Out Prison Exchange
▢ Participated in other student clubs and organizations
5. How many terms (including summer) have you participated in out-of-class research (e.g. working in a research lab, an institute, or with a professor)?
o0 terms o1 term o2 terms o3 terms o4 terms o5 terms o6 terms o7 terms o8 terms o9 terms
o10 or more terms
6. How confident do you feel about your ability to complete an undergraduate thesis?
oQuite confident oSomewhat confident oUndecided
oSomewhat unconfident oNot at all confident
7. What type of thesis will you complete in your final year?
oExhibition of performing, musical, or visual arts oPortfolio
oBusiness plan oResearch paper oOther
oUnsure
oI don't plan on completing a thesis Display This Question:
If 7. What type of thesis will you complete in your final year? = I don't plan on completing a thesis
7b. What are your reasons for deciding not to complete a thesis?
________________________________________________________________
8. In your opinion, what are the three most important areas that completing an undergraduate thesis supports?
Three most important areas that completing a thesis supports:
______ Career development
______ Conducting scholarly research
______ Critical thinking/analytical skill/problem-solving skills ______ Discipline-specific skills
______ Diversity topics ______ Ethical topics ______ Financial literacy
______ Graduate school application process ______ Leadership skills
______ Oral communication skills ______ Project management skills ______ Teamwork/group work ______ Technology skills ______ Writing skills
9. During your time at this university, how often have you visited the Career Services office?
oSeveral times a term (4 or more times) oA few times a term (2-3 times)
oOnce a term oOnce a year
oLess than once a year oNever
10. In which of the following career support programs and services (through the university or your college/department) have you participated? (Check all that apply)
▢ Individual career counseling
▢ Resume writing/reviewing assistance
▢ Career skills testing and career assessments
▢ Job search assistance
▢ Informational interviews
▢ On-campus job fairs
▢ Internship/co-op search assistance
▢ Graduate school information assistance
▢ Alumni networking
▢ Practice interview sessions
▢ Career or employment workshops
▢ Career Services online resume and job listing delivery system
▢ Other
▢ None of the above
11. Which of the following experiences have you had since enrolling at this university?
(Check all that apply)
▢ Full-time employment in my field of interest
▢ Part-time employment in my field of interest
▢ Internship in my field of interest
▢ Full-time employment outside my field of interest
▢ Part-time employment outside my field of interest
▢ Internship outside my field of interest
▢ None of the above
12. How old are you?
o18 o19 o20 o21 o22 o23 o24 o25 o26 o27 o28 o29 o30 oOther
13. What is your current gender identity?
oMan/Trans Man
oWoman/Trans Woman oNon-binary
oGender queer/Gender non-conforming oIdentity not listed above
14. What College(s) or School(s) are you enrolled in at the university? (Check all that apply)
▢ College of Arts and Sciences
▢ College of Business
▢ College of Design
▢ College of Education
▢ School of Journalism and Communication
▢ School of Music and Dance
▢ Undecided
15. What is your major(s)?
________________________________________________________________
16. What is your minor(s)?
________________________________________________________________
17. What is your residential status at the university?
oIn-state oOut-of-state oInternational
18. Where do you currently live?
oA THC residence hall on campus oAnother residence hall on campus oAn apartment off campus
oOther
19. What were your scores on the SAT and/or ACT?
Your Score
SAT Critical Reading
SAT Mathematics
ACT Composite
20. Are you currently employed?
oYes oNo
oPrefer not to say Display This Question:
If 20. Are you currently employed? = Yes
20b. How many hours a week do you work on average?
oLess than 10 o11-20
o21-30 o31-39 o40+
21. Are you a full-time or part-time student?
oFull-time oPart-time oUnsure
22. How many years have you attended college?
oThis is my first year oThis is my second year oThis is my third year oThis is my fourth year oThis is my fifth year or more
23. How many years have you been in The Honors College?
oThis is my first year oThis is my second year oThis is my third year oThis is my fourth year oThis is my fifth year or more
24. Indicate the extent to which you agree/disagree with each of the following statements about your views or perspectives in general.
Strongly Agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree A. I am
willing to work hard in a course to learn the material even if it won't lead to a higher grade.
o o o o o
B. When I do well on a test, it is usually because I am
well-prepare d, not
because the test is easy.
o o o o o
C. I
frequently do more reading in a class than is required simply because it interests me.
o o o o o
D. I
frequently talk to faculty outside of class about ideas presented during class.
o o o o o
E. Getting the best grades I can is very important to me.
o o o o o
F. I enjoy the challenge of learning complicated new
material.
o o o o o
G. My academic experiences (i.e., courses, labs,
studying, discussions with faculty) will be the most important part of college.
o o o o o
H. My academic experiences (i.e., courses, labs,
studying, discussions with faculty) will be the most enjoyable part of college.
o o o o o
25. What is your race/ethnicity? (Check all that apply)
▢ Black/African American
▢ Asian/Pacific Islander
▢ Native American
▢ Hispanic/Latinx
▢ White/Caucasian
▢ International
▢ Other
26. What language do you know best?
oEnglish only
oEnglish and another language oAnother language
27. Which of these types of financial aid have you received (from all sources)? (Check all that apply)
▢ Military grants
▢ Work-study
▢ Pell Grant
▢ Need-based grants or scholarships
▢ Merit-based grants or scholarships
▢ None of the above
28. Are you the first person in your immediate family to go to college?
oYes oNo oUnsure
29. What is the highest level of formal education attained by your parent(s) or
guardian(s)? If you have only one parent or guardian, you may leave Parent/Guardian 2 blank.
Highest Level of Education
Some high school
High school diploma or equivalent
Vocational or trade school
Some college
Associate or two-year degree
Bachelor's or four-year degree
Some graduate or professional school
Graduate or professional degree
Unknown
Parent/Guardian 1
o o o o o o o o o
Parent/Guardian 2
o o o o o o o o o
30. What is your intended path after graduation?
▢ Graduate/Professional school
▢ Employment (standard job)
▢ Service/Volunteer work
▢ Gap year
▢ Military
▢ Fellowship
▢ Unsure
▢ Other
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Appendix 9
NACE Career Readiness Competencies NACE Career Readiness Competencies
Critical
Thinking/Problem Solving
Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. The individual is able to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data in this process, and may
demonstrate originality and inventiveness.
Oral/Written
Communication Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization. The individual has public speaking skills; is able to express ideas to others; and can write/edit memos, letters, and complex technical reports clearly and effectively
Teamwork/Collaboration Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers representing diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints. The individual is able to work within a team structure, and can negotiate and manage conflict.
Digital Technology Leverage existing digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals. The
individual demonstrates effective adaptability to new and emerging technologies.
Leadership Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals, and use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others. The individual is able to assess and manage his/her emotions and those of others;
use empathetic skills to guide and motivate; and organize, prioritize, and delegate work.
Professionalism/Work
Ethic Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management, and understand the impact of non-verbal
communication on professional work image. The individual demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior, acts responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind, and is able to learn from his/her mistakes.
Career Management Identify and articulate one's skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences relevant to the position desired and career goals, and identify areas necessary for professional growth. The individual is able to navigate and explore job options, understands and can take the steps necessary to pursue opportunities, and understands how to self-advocate for opportunities in the workplace.
Global/Intercultural
Fluency Value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. The individual demonstrates openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences.
Appendix 10
Thesis Type Crosstabulations Thesis type by gender crosstabulation
Gender Man/Trans
Man Woman/Trans
Woman Non-binary/
Gender queer/
Gender non-conforming/
Not listed
Total
Thesis Type N % N % N % N %
Exhibition of performing, musical, or
visual arts 0 0.00 3 3.37 0 0.00 3 2.44
Portfolio 0 0.00 3 3.37 0 0.00 3 2.44
Business plan 0 0.00 2 2.25 0 0.00 2 1.63
Research paper 23 82.14 60 67.42 4 66.67 87 70.73
Other 1 3.57 2 2.25 0 0.00 3 2.44
Unsure 4 14.29 19 21.35 1 16.67 24 19.51
I don’t plan on completing a
thesis 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 16.67 1 .81
Total 28 100.0 89 100.0 6 100.0 123 100.0
Pearson X2(12) = 24.1017, p = 0.020