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Student Responses on 2010 Continuing Graduate Student Survey q2 When do you expect to receive your degree? Valid 1 Within the next year 21 18.6 18.6 18.6 2 In the next 1-2 years 27 23.9 23.9 42.

1 Student Responses on 2010 Continuing Graduate Student Survey q2 When do you expect to receive your degree? Valid 1 Within the next year In the next 1-2 years In the next 2-3 years In the next 3-4 years In the next 4-5 years In the next 5-6 years q3 What was your primary activity immediately prior to enrollment Valid 1 Graduate student Cared for a family member Employed in a field related to that of current study Undergraduate student Employed in a field unrelated to that of current study Travel Other, please specify

2 q3a What was your primary activity immediately prior to enrollment (Other responses) Valid High School teacher Owner of a company Undergraduate student and employed in a field unrelated to that of current study Unemployed Work part time in an after school program (elementary school) q4a A. The intellectual caliber of the faculty in your program Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied q4b B. Program's ability to keep pace with recent development in your field Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable

3 q4c C. Adequacy of facilities Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied q4d D. Quality of graduate level teaching by faculty Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable q4e E. Training in research methods Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable

4 q4f F. Amount of financial support Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable q4g G. Teaching and TA preparation offered by your academic program Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable q5a A. Quality of academic advising and guidance Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable

5 q5b B. Professional relationship with your faculty advisor Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable q5c C. Helpfulness of staff members in your school or program Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable q5d D. Faculty effort in helping you find employment Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable

6 q5e E. The opportunity to interact across disciplines Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable q5f F. Overall satisfaction with your program Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied q6a A. Students in your program are treated with respect by faculty Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree q6b B. Faculty members are willing to work with students Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

7 q6c C. Rapport between faculty and graduate students in your program is good Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree q6d D. Your own relationships and interactions with faculty are good Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree q6e E. There are tensions among faculty that affect students Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

8 q6f F. Financial support for graduate students is distributed fairly Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree q6g G. Students in your program are collegial Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree q6h H. Your relationships and interaction with other students in your graduate program are good Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

9 q6i I. The degree of competition among students is excessive Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree q6j J. Staff in your program are knowledgeable about rules and regulations that affect graduate students Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree q6k K. There is a sense of intellectual community in your program Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

10 q6l L. Program structure encourages student collaboration or teamwork Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Total Missing System q6m M. Amount of coursework seems appropriate to the degree Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree q6n N. You receive ongoing, constructive feedback on progress toward your degree from you advisor. Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

11 q6o O. You are satisfied with the amount of time spent with your advisor Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree q6p P. Your research interests are incorporated into your thesis work. Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree q6q Q. Your advisor has your interests in mind. Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

12 q6r R. There is a person or office you could trust to report perceived abuse or misconduct in your program by your advisor or committee member. Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree q6s S. Your advisor keeps track of your research progress and will help determine when you have accomplished enough work for your degree. Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree q6t T. Overall, the climate of your program is positive Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

13 q7a A. Availability of courses needed to complete your program Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor q7b B. Quality of instruction in your courses Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor q7c C. Encouragement to take courses outside your program Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor

14 q7d D. Overall quality of course work in your program Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor q9a A. Courses, workshops or orientations on teaching offered by your academic program Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable Total Missing System q9b B. Advice on writing grant proposals Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable

15 q9c C. Advice on publishing your work Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable Total Missing System q9d D. Assistance in developing professional contacts outside your program Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable q9e E. Advice on career options within academia Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable

16 q9f F. Advice on career options outside academia Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable q9g G. Advice about research positions Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable Total Missing System q9h H. Advice on degree requirements Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable

17 q9i I. Advice on preparing for examinations Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable q9j J. Advice on developing your thesis or dissertation proposal Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable q9k K. Advice on the process required to select a thesis advisor Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable

18 q9l L. Feedback on your research Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable q9m M. Advice on the standards for academic writing in your field Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable q9n N. Advice on how to avoid plagiarism and other violations of the standards of academic integrity Valid 1 Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Applicable Total Missing System 3 2.7

19 q10a A. Library facilities Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never q10b B. On-campus computer facilities Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never q10c C. Web-based campus computer services (e.g., for registration) Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never

20 q10d D. Graduate Division Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never q10e E. Student Health Center Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never q10f F. Health Insurance (GSHIP) Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never Total Missing System 3 2.7

21 q10g G. Financial Aid Office Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never q10h H. Career Services Center Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never q10i I. Student Counseling Services Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never

22 q10j J. Child Care Referral Services Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never q10k K. Disability Services Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never q10l L. Learning Assistance Center Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never

23 q10m M. Billing and Payment Services Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never Total Missing System q10n N. University Police Valid 2 Occasionally Never q10o O. Housing Valid 2 Occasionally Never q10p P. Office of the Registrar Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never

24 q10q Q. Availability of parking for students Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never q10r R. Campus shuttle bus service (Cat Track) Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never q10s S. Dining Services Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never

25 q10t T. Bookstore Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never Total Missing System q10u U. Center for Research on Teaching Excellence (CRTE) Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never q11a A. Library facilities Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor Not Applicable Total Missing System 4 3.5

26 q11b B. On-campus computer facilities Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor Not Applicable Total Missing System q11c C. Web-based campus computer services (e.g., for registration) Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor Not Applicable Total Missing System q11d D. Graduate Division Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor Not Applicable Total Missing System 4 3.5

27 q11e E. Student Health Center Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor Not Applicable Total Missing System q11f F. Health Insurance (GSHIP) Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor Not Applicable Total Missing System q11g G. Financial Aid Office Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor Not Applicable Total Missing System 5 4.4

28 q11h H. Career Services Center Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor Not Applicable Total Missing System q11i I. Student Counseling Services Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor Not Applicable Total Missing System q11j J. Child Care Referral Services Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor Not Applicable Total Missing System 6 5.3

29 q11k K. Disability Services Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor Not Applicable Total Missing System q11l L. Learning Assistance Center Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Not Applicable Total Missing System q11m M. Billing and Payment Services Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor Not Applicable Total Missing System 6 5.3

30 q11n N. University Police Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor Not Applicable Total Missing System q11o O. Housing Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Not Applicable Total Missing System q11p P. Office of the Registrar Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor Not Applicable Total Missing System 8 7.1

31 q11q Q. Parking for students Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor Not Applicable Total Missing System q11r R. Campus shuttle bus service (CatTracks) Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor Not Applicable Total Missing System q11s S. Dining Services Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor Not Applicable Total Missing System 6 5.3

32 q11t T. Bookstore Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor Not Applicable Total Missing System q11u U. Center for Research on Teaching Excellence (CRTE) Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor Not Applicable Total Missing System q13a A. Organized university-wide social activities Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never

33 q13b B. Organized social activities within your school Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never Total Missing System q13c C. Organized social activities within your advisor/research group Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never q14a A. Organized university-wide social activities Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never

34 q14b B. Organized social activities within your school Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never q14c C. Organized social activities within your advisor/research group Valid 1 Frequently Occasionally Never Total Missing System q27a A. Organized social activities allow you to meet graduaate students outside your graduate group Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Applicable

35 q27b B. Organized social activities help build a UC Merced community of graduate students Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Applicable q15a A. Your academic experience at UC Merced Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor q15b B. Your student life experience at UC Merced Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor

36 q15c C. Your graduate program at UC Merced Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor q15d D. Your overall experience at UC Merced Valid 1 Excellent Good Fair Poor q17a A. Work/financial commitments Valid 1 A major obstacle A minor obstacle Not an obstacle q17b B. Family obligations Valid 1 A major obstacle A minor obstacle Not an obstacle

37 q17c C. Availability of faculty Valid 1 A major obstacle A minor obstacle Not an obstacle q17d D. Program structure or requirements Valid 1 A major obstacle A minor obstacle Not an obstacle q17e E. Dissertation topic/research Valid 1 A major obstacle A minor obstacle Not an obstacle

38 q17f F. Course scheduling Valid 1 A major obstacle A minor obstacle Not an obstacle q17g G. Immigration laws or regulations Valid 1 A major obstacle A minor obstacle Not an obstacle q17h H. Other Valid 1 A major obstacle A minor obstacle Not an obstacle Total Missing System

39 q19 (no var label) Valid 1 Very Likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Highly unlikely Uncertain q20a A. Would you select this same university? Valid 1 Definitely would Probably would Probably would not Definitely would not q20b B. Would you select the same field of study? Valid 1 Definitely would Probably would Probably would not Definitely would not

40 q20c C. Would you recommend this university to someone considering your graduate program? Valid 1 Definitely would Probably would Probably would not Definitely would not q21a A. As a teaching assistant, you were appropriately prepared and trained before entering the classroom by your academic program. Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Applicable q21b B. As a teaching assistant, you were appropriately supervised to help improve your teaching skills. Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Applicable

41 q21c C. The teaching experience available through your program is adequate preparation for an academic/teaching career. Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Applicable q21d D. The amount of time expected of you as a TA was about right Valid 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Applicable Total Missing System 3 2.7

42 q Which of the following best describes your expectations for professional plans immediately after completing your education at UC Merced? Valid 1 Engineer, Manufacturing Management information systems, Programmer Non tenure-track faculty Tenure-track faculty Researcher (non faculty) Teacher Analyst Postdoctoral fellow Pursue another graduate degree (at UC Merced) 12 Pursue another graduate degree (not at UC Merced)

43 q How would you categorize the type of employer you exp... Valid 1 4-year college or university Community or junior college Elementary, secondary or special focus school Industry or business Hospital or clinic Non-profit organization or foundation 7 U.S. (federal) government or your home country if not the U.S State or local government National Laboratory Self-employed Unknown q29a A. Family social event at Millenium Valid 1 Did not attend Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Total Missing System 4 3.5

44 q29b B. Sports Club on Valid 1 Did not attend Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Total Missing System q29c C. Library Resources workshop Valid 1 Did not attend Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Total Missing System q29d D. Information Technology workshop Valid 1 Did not attend Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Total Missing System 6 5.3

45 q29e E. Writing Workshop series Valid 1 Did not attend Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Total Missing System q29f F. International Tea Party on Valid 1 Did not attend Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Total Missing System q29g G. Grant Writing workshop Valid 1 Did not attend Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Total Missing System 3 2.7

46 q29h H. Stress Management workshop Valid 1 Did not attend Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Total Missing System q29i I. GSHIP and Vendor Fair Valid 1 Did not attend Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Total Missing System q29j J. CV Writing workshop Valid 1 Did not attend Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Total Missing System 3 2.7

47 q30a A. Welcome Back Wine Social at the Chancellor's House on Valid 1 Did not attend Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Total Missing System q30b B. Grant Writing workshop Valid 1 Did not attend Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Total Missing System q30c C. Tax workshop Valid 1 Did not attend Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Total Missing System 4 3.5

48 q30d D. Writer's Workshop series Valid 1 Did not attend Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Total Missing System q30e E. Family Dinner at DiCiccio's Restaurant Valid 1 Did not attend Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Total Missing System q30f F. Relax & Escape from Stress & Tension Valid 1 Did not attend Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Total Missing System 5 4.4

49 q30g G. Forum with Dean Traina Valid 1 Did not attend Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Total Missing System q30h H. Family Dinner at Big Bubba's BBQ Valid 1 Did not attend Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Total Missing System q32a A. Behind Closed Doors on Valid 1 Not applicable Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Total Missing System 5 4.4

50 q32b B. Coffee Social on Valid 1 Not applicable Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Total Missing System q32c C. Communication from GSA regarding campus issues Valid 1 Not applicable Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Total Missing System q32d D. Communication from GSA regarding elections Valid 1 Not applicable Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Very dissatisfied Total Missing System 6 5.3

51 q32e E. Communication from GSA regarding campus committees Valid 1 Not applicable Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Total Missing System q33a A. University Budget Committee Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System q33b B. Chancellor's Sustainability Committee Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System 6 5.3

52 q33c C. Capital Planning Committee Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System q33d D. Space Planning & Mgmt Committee Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System q33e E. Course & Miscellaneous Fee Committee Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System 8 7.1

53 q33f F. Student Fee Advisory Committee Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System q33g G. Referendum Fee Committee Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System q33h H. Research Week Committee Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System 6 5.3

54 q33i I. University Conduct Committee Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System q33j J. Health Care Advisory Committee Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System q33k K. Information Technology Advisory Committee Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System 7 6.2

55 q33l L. Web Portal Advisory Board Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System q33m M. Student Affairs Advisory Committee Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System q33n N. Bookstore Advisory Committee Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System 6 5.3

56 q33o O. Dining Services Advisory Board Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System q33p P. Student Recreation Advisory Board Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System q33q Q. Transportation & Parking Committee Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System 7 6.2

57 q33r R. Graduation Committee Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System q33s S. Graduate & Research Council Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System q33t T. CAPRA (Senate Committee on Academic Planning and Resource Allocation) Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System 6 5.3

58 q33u U. Graduate Student Orientation Council Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System q33v V. WASC Steering Committee Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System q33w W. Commission on Women Valid 1 Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Total Missing System 6 5.3

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Office of Planning & Analysis (OPA) Page 1 of 19 (02/06/2014) KBOR Undergraduate Advising Survey Q1 Pursuing a degree Executed on 1/8/2013 Associate Bachelor Assoc & Bachelor not degree seeking 15 1,065