Wj student satisfactionsurvey

Washington & Jefferson College

Student Satisfaction Survey

Freshmen Sophomore Junior Senior

Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring

2005 X X X X

2006 X X X X

2007 X X X X

2008 X X X

2009 X X

2010 X

Student Satisfaction Survey Implementation

A place that would be academically rigorous and challenging. A place to get involved in extracurricular activities. A place with close student and faculty relationships. A place that empowers me to become whatever I want to be.

∙ W&J has exceeded my expectation ∙ W&J has met my expectation somewhat∙ W&J has not met my expectation

General Satisfaction

2005

2

006

2

007

2

008

2

009

2

010

Most Satisfied Least Satisfied

Distribution of General Satisfaction Quintile: 2005-2010

W&J has exceed my expectation W&J has met my expectation somewhat W&J has not met my expectation

A place that would be academically rigorous and challenging

A place to get involved in extracurricular activities

W&J has exceed my expectation W&J has met my expectation somewhat W&J has not met my expectation

A place with close student and faculty relationships

W&J has exceed my expectation W&J has met my expectation somewhat W&J has not met my expectation

A place that empowers me to become whatever I want to be

W&J has exceed my expectation W&J has met my expectation somewhat W&J has not met my expectation

There are sufficient opportunities for me to become involved on campus. There are sufficient social activities on campus that do not involve alcohol. There are sufficient weekend social activities and events.I am able to study in my residence hall without unreasonable interruption. Living in my residence hall is a positive experience.I am satisfied with the general maintenance and cleanliness of my residence hall.

∙ Strongly Agree∙ Somewhat Agree∙ Somewhat Disagree∙ Strongly Disagree

Social Satisfaction

200

6

2

007

200

8

2

009

201

0

Most Satisfied Least Satisfied

Distribution of Social Satisfaction Quintile: 2006-2010

There are sufficient social activities on campus that do not involve alcohol

Somewhat Disagree Strongly DisagreeSomewhat AgreeStrongly Agree

There are sufficient weekend social activities and events

Somewhat Disagree Strongly DisagreeSomewhat AgreeStrongly Agree

There are sufficient opportunities for me to become involved on campus

Somewhat Disagree Strongly DisagreeSomewhat AgreeStrongly Agree

I am satisfied with the general maintenance and cleanliness of my residence hall

Somewhat Disagree Strongly DisagreeSomewhat AgreeStrongly Agree

I am able to study in my residence hall without unreasonable interruption

Somewhat Disagree Strongly DisagreeSomewhat AgreeStrongly Agree

Living in my residence hall is a positive experience

Somewhat Disagree Strongly DisagreeSomewhat AgreeStrongly Agree

Students at W&J treat one another with respect and dignity irrespective of their likes and dislikes.

In general, is it your experience that students at W&J discriminate against:

• Women • Students who come from non-Christian religious groups • Students from racial minority groups • Students who self-identify or are suspected of being GLBT • Students who come from lower economic backgrounds • People who are considered overweight(*Discrimination coding is reverse order)

∙ Strongly Agree∙ Somewhat Agree∙ Somewhat Disagree∙ Strongly Disagree

Intramural ParticipationAthletic ParticipationStudent Life Club Participation

Peer Satisfaction

2007

2008

200

9

2

010

Most Satisfied Least Satisfied

Distribution of General Satisfaction Quintile: 2007-2010

Percent of students participating in the following activities:

Academic Clubs Student Life ClubsIntramural SportsAthletic Teams

Students at W&J discriminate against women

Somewhat Disagree Strongly DisagreeSomewhat AgreeStrongly Agree

Students at W&J discriminate against students from racial minority groups

Somewhat Disagree Strongly DisagreeSomewhat AgreeStrongly Agree

Students at W&J discriminate against students who come from non-Christian religious groups

Somewhat Disagree Strongly DisagreeSomewhat AgreeStrongly Agree

Students at W&J discriminate against students who self-identify or are suspected of being GLBT

Somewhat Disagree Strongly DisagreeSomewhat AgreeStrongly Agree

Students at W&J discriminate against students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds

Somewhat Disagree Strongly DisagreeSomewhat AgreeStrongly Agree

Students at W&J discriminate against people considered to be overweight

Somewhat Disagree Strongly DisagreeSomewhat AgreeStrongly Agree

Students treat each other with dignity and respect irrespective of their likes and dislikes

Somewhat Disagree Strongly DisagreeSomewhat AgreeStrongly Agree

2005

2

006

200

7

2

008

2

005-

2008

Most Satisfied Least Satisfied Most Satisfied Least Satisfied

Sophomore Rates by Most and Least Satisfied Quintiles: 2005-2008Sophomore Retention Sophomore Performance

Performance =

Return for the

Semester

Return for the

Semester+ Minimum

of 2.5 GPA

Minimum of 2.5 GPA

+

SemesterCredits

Completed

1 12

2 26

3 40

4 56

5 70

6 86

7 100

Logistic Regression Model

Pre-Professional Health Intended Field of Study Strong EffectLowest Score (5) on the General Satisfaction Index Strong EffectLowest Score (5) on the Social Satisfaction Index Strong EffectStrongly Disagrees Living in Residence Hall is a Positive Experience Strong EffectLack of Participation in Intramurals, Student Life Club, Athletics Strong EffectLow Score (4) on the General Satisfaction Index Strong EffectDid Not Respond to Satisfaction Survey Strong EffectDoes Not Think W&J Good Place to be Involved in Extracurriculars Moderate EffectLow Score (4) on the Social Satisfaction Index Moderate EffectGoes Home Every Weekend Moderate EffectDoes Not Feel W&J is Empowering Moderate EffectStrongly Disagrees Sufficient Weekend Opportunities Moderate EffectHigh Level of Remaining Need After Grant Weak EffectStrongly Disagrees that Students Treat Each Other with Respect Weak EffectPre-Medical Intended Field of Study Weak EffectDoes Not Find W&J Rigorous and Challenging Weak EffectDissatisfaction with Student/Faculty Relationship Weak Effect

Hurts Retention

Satisfaction with Student/Faculty Relationship Strong EffectHighest Score (1) on the General Satisfaction Index Strong EffectStrongly Agrees Sufficient Weekend Opportunities Strong EffectHighest Score (1) on the Peer Satisfaction Index Strong EffectHighest Score (1) on the Social Satisfaction Index Strong EffectHigh Score (2) on the General Satisfaction Index Strong EffectResponded to Satisfaction Survey Moderate EffectEvidence of Participation in Intramurals, Student Life Club, Athletics Moderate EffectStrongly Agrees Living in Residence Hall is a Positive Experience Moderate EffectStrongly Agrees that Students Treat Each Other with Respect Moderate EffectFeels W&J is Empowering Weak EffectHigh Score (2) on the Peer Satisfaction Index Weak EffectHigh Score (2) on the Social Satisfaction Index Weak Effect

Helps Retention