To what extent have the following been helpful regarding your academic interests, course selections, academic performance, or future plans? (5,449 total respondents)
| Question Item | Count | Mean | StDev | Very much (4) | Quite a bit (3) | Some (2) | Very little (1) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Academic advisor, faculty, or staff assigned to advise you | 5,292 | 2.77 | 0.99 | 28% | 34% | 26% | 12% | 100% |
| b. Academic advisor(s) available to any student | 4,471 | 2.66 | 0.98 | 24% | 32% | 30% | 14% | 100% |
| c. Faculty or instructor(s) not assigned to advise you | 4,283 | 2.58 | 0.96 | 20% | 31% | 35% | 14% | 100% |
| d. Online advising system (degree progress report, etc.) | 4,081 | 2.49 | 1.00 | 19% | 28% | 34% | 18% | 100% |
| e. Website, chatbot, catalog, or other published sources | 3,663 | 2.27 | 0.97 | 13% | 24% | 38% | 24% | 100% |
| f. Student services staff (learning and academic support, cultural centers, etc) | 3,926 | 2.38 | 0.96 | 15% | 27% | 39% | 19% | 100% |
| g. Career services | 3,788 | 2.38 | 0.96 | 15% | 26% | 39% | 19% | 100% |
| h. TRIO Programs staff | 1,336 | 2.25 | 1.05 | 17% | 19% | 36% | 28% | 100% |
| i. Disability or accessibility services staff | 1,660 | 2.47 | 1.09 | 23% | 23% | 31% | 23% | 100% |
| j. Success or academic coach | 2,856 | 2.44 | 1.02 | 19% | 26% | 35% | 21% | 100% |
| k. Peer advisor or mentor | 3,159 | 2.46 | 1.00 | 19% | 26% | 37% | 18% | 100% |
| l. Friends or other students | 5,221 | 2.99 | 0.90 | 34% | 36% | 24% | 5% | 100% |
| m. Family members | 5,125 | 2.89 | 1.00 | 35% | 30% | 25% | 10% | 100% |
| n. Other, please specify: | 104 | 3.29 | 0.85 | 52% | 28% | 17% | 3% | 100% |
| Excludes "Not applicable" and "Did not meet with" responses | ||||||||
Do you know how to contact (in person, email, phone, or online) an advisor at your institution? (5,431 total respondents)
| Response | Count | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 5,256 | 97% |
| No | 80 | 1% |
| Unsure | 95 | 2% |
Thinking about academic advising, how much have people and resources at your institution done the following? (5,392 total respondents)
| Question Item | Count | Mean | StDev | Very much (4) | Quite a bit (3) | Some (2) | Very little (1) | Not at all (0) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Been available when needed | 5,348 | 3.04 | 0.87 | 34% | 42% | 19% | 4% | 1% | 100% |
| b. Provided prompt and accurate information | 5,338 | 2.95 | 0.91 | 31% | 40% | 23% | 5% | 1% | 100% |
| c. Provided information about learning support services (tutoring, writing center, success skills, etc.) | 5,225 | 2.93 | 0.95 | 32% | 38% | 23% | 6% | 1% | 100% |
| d. Notified you of important policies and deadlines | 5,316 | 2.87 | 1.00 | 31% | 37% | 23% | 7% | 2% | 100% |
| e. Reached out to you about your academic progress or performance | 5,160 | 2.30 | 1.30 | 22% | 25% | 26% | 15% | 12% | 100% |
| f. Followed up with you regarding something they recommended | 5,055 | 2.38 | 1.26 | 23% | 26% | 26% | 15% | 10% | 100% |
| Excludes "Not applicable" responses | |||||||||
Thinking about academic advising, about how often did someone at your institution do the following? (5,272 total respondents)
| Question Item | Count | Mean | StDev | Very often (4) | Often (3) | Sometimes (2) | Never (1) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Took the time to learn about your hobbies and personal interests | 5,185 | 2.38 | 0.99 | 17% | 25% | 38% | 20% | 100% |
| b. Actively listened to your concerns | 5,101 | 2.84 | 0.89 | 26% | 38% | 29% | 7% | 100% |
| c. Respected your identities and cultures | 4,722 | 3.23 | 0.79 | 42% | 41% | 14% | 3% | 100% |
| d. Cared about your overall well-being | 5,118 | 3.05 | 0.86 | 36% | 39% | 21% | 4% | 100% |
| Excludes "Not applicable" responses | ||||||||
Thinking about academic advising, about how often did someone at your institution discuss the following with you? (5,311 total respondents)
| Question Item | Count | Mean | StDev | Very often (4) | Often (3) | Sometimes (2) | Never (1) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Your academic goals and future plans | 5,286 | 2.94 | 0.89 | 32% | 36% | 28% | 5% | 100% |
| b. How your major or expected major relates to your personal, academic, career, or future plans | 5,256 | 2.91 | 0.93 | 31% | 36% | 25% | 7% | 100% |
| c. Special opportunities (study abroad, internship, service-learning, research, etc.) | 5,086 | 2.60 | 0.97 | 22% | 31% | 34% | 14% | 100% |
| d. Participation in co-curricular activities (organizations or clubs, performing arts, sports, etc.) | 5,028 | 2.48 | 1.00 | 19% | 29% | 34% | 18% | 100% |
| e. Resources for your well-being (health, counseling, financial guidance, etc.) | 5,075 | 2.52 | 0.97 | 19% | 29% | 36% | 15% | 100% |
| Excludes "Not applicable" responses | ||||||||
Overall, how much have people and resources at your institution supported you in the following? (5,290 total respondents)
| Question Item | Count | Mean | StDev | Very much (4) | Quite a bit (3) | Some (2) | Very little (1) | Not at all (0) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Wellness support services (mental health counseling, student health center, etc.) | 4,446 | 2.41 | 1.19 | 21% | 28% | 30% | 12% | 8% | 100% |
| b. Academic success | 5,145 | 2.79 | 1.00 | 27% | 38% | 26% | 7% | 3% | 100% |
| c. Career advising | 4,951 | 2.51 | 1.12 | 22% | 30% | 31% | 11% | 6% | 100% |
| d. Emotional and physical health | 4,738 | 2.35 | 1.16 | 18% | 27% | 33% | 14% | 8% | 100% |
| e. Basic needs (e.g., housing, food) | 4,631 | 2.50 | 1.21 | 24% | 30% | 27% | 11% | 9% | 100% |
| f. Social support (e.g, building connections, community, and friendships) | 4,915 | 2.52 | 1.15 | 23% | 30% | 30% | 10% | 7% | 100% |
| Excludes "Not applicable" responses | |||||||||