Senior Survey No. of responses = 291. Std. Dev. Mean Median 25 50% 25% On the campus of Andrews University 97.6%

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1 008 Senior Survey No. of responses = 9 Overall indicators Global Index av.=. dev.=0.9 Seek Knowledge: How much has your experience with Andrews University prepared you to... Affirm Faith How much has your experience with Andrews University prepared you to... Change the World How much has your experience with Andrews University prepared you to... Program How much do you agree with the following statements about your major program? General: How much do you agree with the following statements about your major in general? Library How often have you used the following James White Library services and resources withing the last year? Spiritual Commitment: How committed are you to the following? av.=. dev.=0.8 av.=.89 dev.=0.99 av.=.8 dev.=0.8 av.=.09 dev.=0.9 av.=. dev.=0.9 av.=.8 dev.=.0 av.=. dev.=.0 =Have not made, =Am not keeping, =Keep when convenient, =Make considerable effort to keep, =Willing to keep even at considerable personal sacrifice Legend Question text Absolute Frequencies of answers Relative Frequencies of answers Left pole Scale Std. Dev. Mean Median % 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 Histogram % Right pole n=no. of responses av.=mean md=median dev.=std. Dev. ab.=abstention Location Where/how have you taken the majority of your Andrews University degree? On the campus of Andrews University 9.% n=89 Through Andrews University interactive online courses 0% Through Andrews University selfpaced courses (online or paper) 0.% On the campus of another university or college affiliated with Andrews University..%

2 008 Senior Survey Seek Knowledge: How much has your experience with Andrews University prepared you to... Engage in intellectual discovery and inquiry Think clearly and critically Communicate effectively Understand life, learning, and civic responsibility from a Christian point of view Be competent in your chosen discipline or profession %.% %.%.% Very Little Very Much n=89 av.=. md= dev.=0.8 Very Little Very Much n=89 av.=.08 md= dev.=0.8.% 8 0.%.% 00.% %.% 8 0.% %.% Very Little Very Much n=88 av.=.0 md= dev.=0.8 Very Little Very Much n=88 av.=.0 md= dev.=0.89.8%.% 09.8% 0.% Very Little Very Much n=89 av.=. md= dev.=0.8.8% 8.9% 0.% 0.% Affirm Faith How much has your experience with Andrews University prepared you to... Develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ Deepen your faith commitment and practice Demonstrate personal and moral integrity Embrace a balance lifestyle, including time for intellectual, social, spiritual, and physical development Apply understanding of cultural differences in diverse environments.8% 8 Very Little Very Much n=90 av.=. md= dev.=.0.% 9 8.% 8 9.% 9.%.% Very Little Very Much n=9 av.=. md= dev.=.0.% 8 8.% 0.%.% Very Little Very Much n=90 av.= md= dev.=0.9.%.9% 0 0% 8 0.% 0.% Very Little Very Much n=8 av.=.8 md= dev.=0.98.%.% 8 8.% 98.% 8 9.% Very Little Very Much n=8 av.=.9 md= dev.=0.9.% % 0 9.9%.9% 0//08 Class Climate Evaluation Page

3 008 Senior Survey Which of the following activities have you participated in while studying with Andrews University that have allowed you to interact directly with people of other cultures? Adventist Colleges Abroad % n=9 Student Missionary.9% Task Force Worker.% Short term mission trips.% International study tours.% Local Andrews' sponsored activities (clubs, ministries, music groups, sports, etc).% Class projects, assignments or internships related to my major.% Did not participate in any specific crosscultural activities.8% Other.% Change the World How much has your experience with Andrews University prepared you to... Engage in creative problemsolving and innovation Engage in generous service to meet human needs Apply collaborative leadership to foster growth and promote change Engage in activities consistent with the worldwide mission of the Seventhday Adventist church 0.% Very Little Very Much n=9 av.=.9 md= dev.=0.8.% 8 8.% %.% %.8% 8 8.9% 9.9%.% Very Little Very Much n=9 av.=.8 md= dev.= % Very Little Very Much n=89 av.=.89 md= dev.=0.8.%.%.%.% 8.% Very Little Very Much n=90 av.=.8 md= dev.= % 88 0.% 08.%.% What types of service activities have you participated in while studying with Andrews University? Service at church (deacon/deaconess, Sabbath School teacher/helper, etc) % n=9 Service to fellow students (unpaid tutoring or support, hosting a prospective student, group % Service to the local community (nursing home visits, after school programs, Passion Play, Harbor of Hope, community cleanup, etc) Service to the world/broader community (disaster relief, mission, trips, task force, etc).8% Did not participate in any service activities 0.% 8.% How often have you participated in service activities while studying with Andrews University? (Choose the answer that best describes your level of participation) Weekly or almost weekly.% n= Monthly 0.8% Several times each year.% Yearly 8% A few times overall.% 0//08 Class Climate Evaluation Page

4 008 Senior Survey What types of leadership activities have you participated in while studying with Andrews University? Participated in the leadership program on campus 0.% Held an office on campus (club officer, dorm officer, captain/cocaptain of sports team, student chaplain, etc) Held an office at church (Sabbath School teacher, deacon, etc).% Had a leadership role in other campus activities (campus programs or worships, Passion Play, music group, student representative on a committee, etc) Had a leadership role in the local community or community outreach 8.% 0.%.% n=9 Had a leadership role in the broader community (task force, student missionary, summer.% Did not participate in any leadership activities % How often have you participated in leadership activities while studying with Andrews University? (Choose the answer that best describes your level of participation) All or most of the time.% n= Weekly or almost weekly 8.8% Monthly.% Several times each year 0.% Yearly.% Once or twice overall.9% Academic Program: Please answer the following questions about your major. What is your major? Agriculture (all emphasis), BS or BT 0.% Animal Science (all emphasis), BS Architecture, Architectural Studies, BSA, BS.9% Art (all emphasis), BA 0.% Aviation/Aviation Technology (all emphasis), BT.% n=88 Behavioral Neuroscience (Biology or Psychology degrees), BS 0.% Behavioral Sciences (all emphasis), BS % Biochemistry, BS.8% Biology (Neuroscience, Behavioral/Math Emphases), BS Biology (all other emphases), BS.9% Biophysics, BS 0.% Biotechnology (all emphasis), BS 0.% Business Administration, BS.% Business Administration: Accounting, BBA.% Business Administration: Finance, BBA Business Administration: Information Systems, BBA Business Administration: International Business, BBA Business Administration: Management, BBA.% Business Administration: Marketing, BBA.% Chemistry, BS 0//08 Class Climate Evaluation Page

5 008 Senior Survey Communication (all emphasis), BA 0.% Computer Science, BS.% Computing (all emphasis), BS 0.% Design (Graphic or Web Design), BFA 0.% Documentary Film, BFA Education, Elementary (all emphasis), BSELED.% Engineering (all emphases), BS.% English (literature or writing), BA Exercise Science, BS % Family Studies, BS 0.% French Studies, BA General Studies, BS or BA 0.% Health Science for Physical Therapy, BHS % History, BA % Horticulture (all emphases), BS or BT International Business and Language, BA/BBA 0.% Journalism and Communication Media, BA % Liberal Arts (all emphases), BA or BS.% Mathematics, BS Mathematics Education, BS Medical Laboratory Science, BSMLS.% Music, BS or BA.% Music Education, BMus 0.% Music Performance, BMus Nursing, BSN.% Nutrition & Dietetics, BS % Nutrition Science, BS 0.% Photography, BFA 0.% Physical Therapy (Health Sci. for Physical Therapy), BHS.8% Physics, BS Political Science, BA or BS % Psychology (Beh. Neuroscience), BS.% Psychology (all other emphases).% Religion, BA.8% Social Work, BSW.% Spanish Studies, BA.% Speech Language Pathology & Audiology, BS.% Theology, BA.% Wellness, BHS.% 0//08 Class Climate Evaluation Page

6 008 Senior Survey Program How much do you agree with the following statements about your major program? The program was academically stimulating 8.% 9.8% 0.% Agree n=89 av.=.9 md= dev.=0. ab.= The program had sufficient variety in advanced course and program offerings.%.%.% 8.% 08.% Agree n=89 av.=. md= dev.=0.9 ab.= Advanced course and program offerings had sufficient depth of subject matter.%.9% 9 8.% 99.% Agree n=8 av.=. md= dev.=0.8 ab.= There was appropriate opportunity for research and/or creative work.8%.%.% 0.%.9% Agree n=8 av.=. md= dev.=0.9 ab.= There were sufficient opportunities for the practical application of learning (internships, field work, related experiences).% 9 8.% 0.8% 0 8.% 0.% Agree n=89 av.=.9 md= dev.=.0 ab.= There were adequate facilities and specialized equipment (studios, computers, instruments, lab supplies, etc).%.% 8 0.% 0.8% 9.8% Agree n=8 av.=.98 md= dev.=0.9 ab.= Library resources were adequate for the program (MeLCat, ejournals, databases, etc).%.% 9.%.% 9.% Agree n= av.=.0 md= dev.=0.9 ab.= Faculty How much do you agree with the following statements about your major faculty? Academic advising was helpful.%.% 9.% 98.9% 9.% Agree n=89 av.=. md= dev.=.0 ab.= Faculty provided good advice about opportunities for careers and graduate school.%.9%.% 0.% 0 8.% Agree n=88 av.=.08 md= dev.=0.9 ab.= Faculty were aware of new developments in their field or discipline.%.8% 09.%.% Agree n=90 av.=. md= dev.=0.89 ab.= Faculty used technology effectively to enhance their teaching.%.% 9.9%.% 99.% Agree n=90 av.=.0 md= dev.=0.89 ab.= 0//08 Class Climate Evaluation Page

7 008 Senior Survey Faculty used effective teaching methods that helped me learn %.8%.%.% 9.% Agree n=89 av.=.08 md= dev.=0.8 ab.= Faculty members showed genuine interest in each student.%.% 9.% 8 08.% 9.% Agree n=90 av.=. md= dev.=0.8 ab.= Faculty taught me how Christian faith and ethics relate to my field.% 9.% 9.% 9.% Agree n=88 av.=. md= dev.=0.8 ab.= General: How much do you agree with the following statements about your major in general? Upon graduation, I believe that I will be well prepared for a job or further study in my field.%.8% 8 0.8%.% 8.% Agree n=88 av.=. md= dev.=0.8 ab.= I would recommend this program to a friend.%.% 8.% 0.% 0.% Agree n=8 av.=.0 md= dev.=0.98 ab.= Library How often have you used the following James White Library services and resources withing the last year? Library catalog inside the library Library catalog from outside the library Information help desk inside the library Information help desk from outside the library Databases inside the library Databases from outside the library 0 8.% Never More than once n=90 0.9% 9.%.%.8%.8% av.=.8 md= dev.=.0 Never More than once n=90 0.% 0.9%.%.%.8% av.= md= dev.=.0 Never More than once n= % 98.8% 0 0.%.%.% 9 av.=. md= dev.=0.9 Never More than once n=9.% %.8%.%.% av.=. md= dev.=0.8 Never More than once n=9 9.% 9.% 8.%.% 8.% 9 av.=.89 md= dev.=.0 Never More than once n=90 08.% 8.% 0% 9.8% av.=. md= dev.=. 0//08 Class Climate Evaluation Page

8 MeLCat/Interlibrary loan Library computers for personal use Library group study rooms The library in general 8.8% 008 Senior Survey Never More than once n=90 0.%.%.% 8.8%.8% 8 av.=.9 md= dev.=0.9 Never More than once n=90.% 8 8.% 8.%.% 0.8% av.=. md= dev.=.0 Never More than once n=90.8% 0% 8 9.%.%.% 9 av.=. md= dev.=0.9 Never More than once n=9.% 8.% 0% 9.% av.=. md= dev.=. Spiritual Commitment: Please answer the following questions about religion and spirituality What is your religious affiliation? Seventhday Adventist 8.% Other Christian religion.9% NonChristian religion n=88 Not a member of any denomination or religion.% Choose not to disclose.8% Spiritual Commitment: How committed are you to the following? =Have not made, =Am not keeping, =Keep when convenient, =Make considerable effort to keep, =Willing to keep even at considerable personal sacrifice.%.% 9.%.%.% n=89 av.=. md= dev.=0.9 To know God.%.% 9% 0 9.%.9% n=89 av.=. md= dev.=0.9 To accept Jesus Christ as your only Savior.%.8% 8 8.%.%.% n=88 av.=. md= dev.=0.9 To submit to God's will for your life To use the Bible as God's revealed word, authoritative for truth and guidance.% n=9 av.=. md= dev.=0.9.% 8 8.% 8 9.%.% 0//08 Class Climate Evaluation Page

9 To reflect and apply Christian values in your career to glorify God To tell others of the Christian message as found in Scripture To live by biblical principles of sexual morality (sex only within marriage).% 008 Senior Survey n=9 av.=.8 md= dev.=0.88.%.% 0% %.% n=88 av.=.08 md= dev.=0.99.%.% 9 0.% 8 9.9%.% n=90 av.=.0 md= dev.=. To belong to a church.%.%.% 9%.8%.% 9 8.% 9.% 8.% n=9 av.=. md= dev.=.0.% 0.%.%.%.% n=9 av.=. md= dev.=.0 To observe the seventhday Sabbath To live a lifestyle that promotes physical health %.% 8 9.% %.% n=9 av.=. md= dev.=0.8.% 8.% 9.8%.%.% n=9 av.=. md= dev.=.0 To pray daily.% 0 9.%.%.% 9.% n=9 av.=.89 md= dev.=. To read the Bible or devotional literature daily To participate actively in the life and work of a local church.% n=90 av.=.8 md= dev.=. To give systematic tithes and offerings To support world evangelism through personal participation or financial contribution Demographics.% % 8 8.% 8.%.%.% 9.%.% 0.% n=9 av.=.9 md= dev.=..% n=89 av.=.8 md= dev.=. 8%.% 8 8.% 0.% 0//08 Class Climate Evaluation Page 8

10 008 Senior Survey What was the major source of your high school (secondary) education? (If you attended two types equally, please mark the one you feel influenced you most) Seventhday Adventist academy.% n=88 Other private academy/high school.9% Public high school.% Home school.% Other.8% What age group are you in? or less.%.% 0.% 0 % 0.% 0.% 0 0.% or above 0% n= What language are you most fluent in? English.9% Another language 0.% n=8 Equally fluent in English and another language.% What is your citizenship? United States.% Canada.% Other 9.% n=8 Please indicate the racial or ethnic group you most closely identify with. American Indian or Alaskan Native 0% n=88 Asian 9.% Black or African American.9% Caucasian/White 0.% Hispanic.% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander % Two or more races/ethnic groups 8.% Choose not to disclose.% 0//08 Class Climate Evaluation Page 9

11 008 Senior Survey What is your gender? Male.% Female.% Choose not to disclose.8% n= What are your future plans? Do you intend to seek employment within a Seventhday Adventist institution (conference, church, hospital, school, etc) in the five years after graduation from Andrews, or after completing graduate school? Definitely yes.% n=9 Probably yes 8.% Undecided 9.% Probably no.% Definitely no.% How likely are you to pursue further studies? Definitely.9% Likely % Uncertain.% Unlikely.% Definitely not.% n= 0//08 Class Climate Evaluation Page 0

12 008 Senior Survey Profile Compilation: 008 Senior Survey Values used in the profile line: Mean Engage in intellectual discovery and inquiry Very Little Very Much Think clearly and critically Very Little Very Much Communicate effectively Very Little Very Much n=89 av.=. md=.00 dev.=0.8 n=89 av.=.08 md=.00 dev.=0.8 n=88 av.=.0 md=.00 dev.=0.8 Understand life, learning, and civic responsibility from a Christian point of view Very Little Very Much n=88 av.=.0 md=.00 dev.=0.89 Be competent in your chosen discipline or profession Very Little Very Much n=89 av.=. md=.00 dev.=0.8 Develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ Very Little Very Much Deepen your faith commitment and practice Very Little Very Much Demonstrate personal and moral integrity Very Little Very Much n=90 av.=. md=.00 dev.=.0 n=9 av.=. md=.00 dev.=.0 n=90 av.=.00 md=.00 dev.=0.9 Embrace a balance lifestyle, including time for intellectual, social, spiritual, and physical development Very Little Very Much n=8 av.=.8 md=.00 dev.=0.98 Apply understanding of cultural differences in diverse environments Very Little Very Much n=8 av.=.9 md=.00 dev.=0.9 Engage in creative problemsolving and innovation Very Little Very Much Engage in generous service to meet human needs Very Little Very Much n=9 av.=.9 md=.00 dev.=0.8 n=9 av.=.8 md=.00 dev.=0.88 Apply collaborative leadership to foster growth and promote change Very Little Very Much n=89 av.=.89 md=.00 dev.=0.8 Engage in activities consistent with the worldwide mission of the Seventhday Adventist church Very Little Very Much n=90 av.=.8 md=.00 dev.=0.98 The program was academically stimulating Agree n=89 av.=.9 md=.00 dev.=0. The program had sufficient variety in advanced course and program offerings Agree n=89 av.=. md=.00 dev.=0.9 Advanced course and program offerings had sufficient depth of subject matter Agree n=8 av.=. md=.00 dev.=0.8 There was appropriate opportunity for research and/ or creative work Agree n=8 av.=. md=.00 dev.=0.9 There were sufficient opportunities for the practical application of learning (internships, field work, related experiences) Agree n=89 av.=.9 md=.00 dev.=.0 There were adequate facilities and specialized equipment (studios, computers, instruments, lab supplies, etc) Agree n=8 av.=.98 md=.00 dev.=0.9 Library resources were adequate for the program (MeLCat, ejournals, databases, etc) Agree n= av.=.0 md=.00 dev.=0.90 Academic advising was helpful Agree n=89 av.=. md=.00 dev.=.0 Faculty provided good advice about opportunities for careers and graduate school Agree n=88 av.=.08 md=.00 dev.=0.9 0//08 Class Climate Evaluation Page

13 008 Senior Survey Faculty were aware of new developments in their field or discipline Agree n=90 av.=. md=.00 dev.=0.89 Faculty used technology effectively to enhance their teaching Agree n=90 av.=.0 md=.00 dev.=0.89 Faculty used effective teaching methods that helped me learn Agree n=89 av.=.08 md=.00 dev.=0.8 Faculty members showed genuine interest in each student Agree n=90 av.=. md=.00 dev.=0.8 Faculty taught me how Christian faith and ethics relate to my field Agree n=88 av.=. md=.00 dev.=0.8 Upon graduation, I believe that I will be well prepared for a job or further study in my field Agree n=88 av.=. md=.00 dev.=0.8 I would recommend this program to a friend Agree n=8 av.=.0 md=.00 dev.=0.98 Library catalog inside the library Never More than once n=90 av.=.8 md=.00 dev.=.0 Library catalog from outside the library Never More than once n=90 av.=.00 md=.00 dev.=.0 Information help desk inside the library Never More than once n=90 av.=. md=.00 dev.=0.9 Information help desk from outside the library Never More than once n=9 av.=. md=.00 dev.=0.8 Databases inside the library Never More than once n=9 av.=.89 md=.00 dev.=.0 Databases from outside the library Never More than once n=90 av.=.0 md=.00 dev.=. MeLCat/Interlibrary loan Never More than once n=90 av.=.9 md=.00 dev.=0.9 Library computers for personal use Never More than once n=90 av.=. md=.00 dev.=.0 Library group study rooms Never More than once n=90 av.=. md=.00 dev.=0.9 The library in general Never More than once n=9 av.=.0 md=.00 dev.=. To know God To accept Jesus Christ as your only Savior To submit to God's will for your life n=89 av.=. md=.00 dev.=0.90 n=89 av.=. md=.00 dev.=0.9 n=88 av.=. md=.00 dev.=0.9 To use the Bible as God's revealed word, authoritative for truth and guidance To reflect and apply Christian values in your career to glorify God To tell others of the Christian message as found in Scripture To live by biblical principles of sexual morality (sex only within marriage) n=9 av.=. md=.00 dev.=0.9 n=9 av.=.8 md=.00 dev.=0.88 n=88 av.=.08 md=.00 dev.=0.99 n=90 av.=.0 md=.00 dev.=. To belong to a church To observe the seventhday Sabbath To live a lifestyle that promotes physical health To pray daily n=9 av.=. md=.00 dev.=.0 n=9 av.=. md=.00 dev.=.0 n=9 av.=. md=.00 dev.=0.8 n=9 av.=.0 md=.00 dev.=.0 0//08 Class Climate Evaluation Page

14 008 Senior Survey To read the Bible or devotional literature daily n=9 av.=.89 md=.00 dev.=. To participate actively in the life and work of a local church n=90 av.=.8 md=.00 dev.=. To give systematic tithes and offerings n=9 av.=.9 md=.00 dev.=. To support world evangelism through personal participation or financial contribution n=89 av.=.8 md=.00 dev.=. 0//08 Class Climate Evaluation Page