In an effort to improve the quality of education students receive at Savannah State University (SSU), please give feedback on your experiences and level of satisfaction with the services provided by the institution. Your participation and experiences will serve to guide the university's planning process. Please take a few minutes to complete and submit this Exit Survey online. Thank you in advance for your participation. Section 1 - General Information Q1 Please type your nine (9) digit student ID number in the space below. (This information will only be used to generate an electronic receipt indicating that you have completed the survey). Q2 Please type your SSU email address in the space below. (This information will only be used to send the electronic receipt to you as proof of  completing the survey). Q3 Please indicate your major:   --Click Here--AccountingAfricana StudiesBehavior AnalysisBusiness AdministrationBiologyChemistryCivil Engineering TechnologyComputer Information SystemsComputer Science TechnologyCriminal JusticeElectronic Engineering TechnologyEnglish Language and LiteratureEnvironmental ScienceHistoryHomeland Security and Emergency ManagementManagementMarine Science MarketingMass CommunicationsMathematicsMusicPolitical SciencePublic AdministrationSocial WorkSociologyUrban Studies and PlanningVisual and Performing ArtsUndecidedOther Q4 How many semesters have you attended SSU (excluding Summers)?   --Click Here--1 2345678910More than 10Not sure Section  2 - University Core Curriculum Experience (General Education) Q5 What were your  experiences with the University Core Curriculum (General Education) courses taken at SSU by indicating your level of satisfaction with:   Very satisfied   Satisfied   Neutral   Dissatisfied   Very dissatisfied   Not sure   The  overall quality of instruction you received during Core Curriculum courses (The first 60 hours before going to a major) at SSU             Your abiltity to register for Core Curriculum courses             The use of technology in your Core Curriculum courses             Opportunities to meet with faculty who taught Core Curriculum courses             The level of required writing assignments in your Core Curriculum courses             The level of  required reading assignments in your Core Curriculum courses           Q6 Please rate the statements below:   Strongly Agree   Agree   Neutral   Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Not sure   Reading assignements in the Core Curriculum  courses adequately prepared me for the Reading section of  the Regents' Examination             Writing assignements in the Core Curriculum courses adequately prepared me for the writing section of  the Regents' Examination             The Core Curriculum courses adequately prepared me for course work in my major             My training in the Core Curriculum courses prepared me to practice academic integrity in terms of citations, paraphrasing, and plagiarism             The Core Curriculum courses prepared me for writing research papers in my major           Section  3 - Degree Program or Major Experience Q7 Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about your Degree Program/ Major at SSU:   Strongly agree   Agree   Neutral   Disagree   Strongly Disagree   Not sure   Overall, I received high quality teaching  in my major courses             Registering for courses in my major has not been a problem for me               There is adequate use of technology in my major courses             There are adequate opportunities to meet with faculty who teach courses in my major             My college provided the required major courses to complete my degree requirements in a timely manner?             My Degree Program:             Provided me with high quality classroom facilities             Afforded me major instuctions with adequate use of technology             Provided opportunities to meet with faculty outside of the classroom (Office hours, Forums, Presentations)?             Provided opportunities  for me to participate in  internships or student teaching experiences?             Provided courses and instructions in reading and writing that prepared me for research in my field of study             The reading and writing assignments received in my major prepared me for graduate/professional school             Provided me with reading and writing assignments  that will prepare me for employment in my  field of study           Section  4 - Academic Advisement Q8 Did you tansfer into SSU?   --Click Here--YesNoI came to SSU as a Freshman Q9 After transfering to SSU, how many times did you receive academic advisement before going into your major? Q10 For my first  semester at SSU:   --Click Here--I chose an academic advisorI was assigned an academic advisorI  did not have an academic advisorNot Sure Q11 After my first semester, but before I went into my major:   --Click Here--I registered  for classes after receiving advisement from my academic advisorI registered for classes without advisement from my academic advisorI do not remember how I registered for classes Q12 How many times before going into your Degree Program/Major did you receive academic advisement? Q13 Between January 2011 and September 2011, about how many times did you receive academic advisement? Q14 Reflecting on the number of semesters you spent at SSU, how many semesters did you register without receiving academic advisement? Q15 Please rate the quality of advisement you received at SSU   Excellent   Good   Adequate   Poor   Not sure   N/A   The quality of advisement I received before going into my Degree Program/Major was...             I believe the academic advisors who advised me before going into my Degree Program/Major had  advisement skills I considered to be...             My Degree Program/Major provided me with academic advising which I considered to be...             My Degree Program/Major provided me with academic advisors who possesses ___________ advisement skills           Q16 In the space below, please tell us what an academic advisor can do to improve on the services they provide to students? Section  5 - Academic Support Services Q17 SSU is always seeking ways to enrich the social and academic experiences of all students. In the area of support services, how satisfied are you with:   Very satisfied   Satisfied   Neutral   Dissatisfied   Very dissatisfied   Not sure   The available study space for students?             The  adequacy with which the Library services met your academic needs?             The hours of operation for SSU computer labs?             The functioning of SSU wireless  network?             The help you received to improve your study habits?             The support provided to you by Technicans/Computer Services help desk?           Section  6 - Personal Development Q18 Using the scale below, please rate the extent SSU has prepared you to: 1 = Not sure; 2 = Poor; 3 = Adequate; 4 = Good; 5 = Very Good; 6 = Excellent                                                                                                                     1. Not sure   2. Poor   3. Adequate   4. Good   5. Very Good   6. Excellent   Integrate course concepts into practical or real-world activities?             Gain work-related knowledge and skills?               Communicate effectively through writing?               Speak effectively?               Proficiently apply technology to everyday activities?             Develop leadership skills?             Section 7 - Administrative  and Auxillary Services Q19 Are you aware that SSU has a process in place to address student complaints or grievances?   --Click Here--YesNo Q20 Please share your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements:   Strongly agree   Agree   Neutral   Disagree   Strongly disagree   Not sure   I have a strong sense of belonging at SSU.             There is good rapport between faculty and students at SSU.             There are adequate opportunities for student employment.             Student government is active, accessible, and helpful.             The SSU campus is generally a safe place to live.             The recreational facilities and equipment at SSU are adequate.             Campus police and other security personnel are courteous and helpful.           Q21 Please indicate your level of satisfaction with each of the following services:   Very satisfied   Satisfied   Neutral   Dissatisfied   Very dissatisfied   Don't know   Center for Academic Success             Financial Aid             Intercollegiate Sports             Intramural Sports           Q22 Please rate the following services provided by the institution:   Excellent   Good   Average   Below average   Poor   Don't know   The food services provided on campus.             The orientation program you experienced as a first time student at SSU.             The services provided by housing (including repairs).             The services provided by Parking and Transportation.           Section  8 - Future Plans Q23 After graduating from SSU I plan to go into:   --Click Here--Graduate School/Advanced StudiesEmployment in my Major field of studyEmployment  outside my major field of studyNot sure Section 9 - Demographic Information Q24 Are you the first person in your family to graduate from college?   --Click Here--YesNoNot Sure Q25 Gender:   --Click Here--FemaleMaleOtherDon't care to answer Q26 Which of these best describes your Race/Ethnicity?   --Click Here--African AmericanHispanic/Latino-LatinaCaucasian/WhiteAsian-AmericanPacific IslanderNative American/American IndianOtherDon't wish to mention Q27 Please type your age in the space provided below Section 10 - Additional Information Q28 In the space below, name three things we can do to improve services The SSU Office of Alumni Relations is your primary communications link with the university after graduating, as well as the liaison between the University and the Savannah State University National Alumni Association (SSUNAA). To remain an integral part of the university, please provide your contact information below.  If you are interested in participating with the SSUNAA, and authorize the university to share your contact information, please check the appropriate response below.   Q29 I am interested in participating with the SSUNAA, and authorize the university to share my contact information     --Click Here--YesNo

If your answer to question # 29 is "Yes", please provide us with the following contact information: Q30 Your Name: Q31 Your permanent address (Street number,Street name, City, State, Zip): Q32 Your mailing address (If different from permanent address): Q33 One or more email address(s): Q34 Your phone number(s) (Home and mobile): In an effort to build the SSU Parent database, it is imperative that we ask for parent contact information:   Q35 Name of your parent/guadian: Q36 Relationship to your parent/guardian (Mother, Father, Uncle, Aunt, Stepparent(s), Legal Guardian: Q37 Permanent address of your parent/guadian (Street number,Street name, City, State, Zip ): Q38 Phone number for your parent/guardian: Q39 Email address(s) of your parent/guardian: Thank you for your participation in this survey. Your input will help the university planning process. Office of Institutional Research and Planning Savannah State University Colston Hall, Room 134    P.O. Box 20296, Savannah, GA 31404 Phone: 912-358-4172