NPS Graduating Students Survey AY 2015 (December September 2015) Item Response Frequency Tables for all Resident Responses

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1 1 NPS Graduating Students Survey AY 2015 (December September 2015) Item Response Tables for all Resident Responses Table 1) Instruction and research at NPS had the ultimate goal of enhancing combat effectiveness of the US and Allied armed forces. 1) Total Missing % 2) The University administration is committed to supporting teaching and research for the purpose of enhancing combat effectiveness of the US and Allied armed forces. 2) Total Missing %

2 2 3) The unique defense-oriented environment made my graduate education at NPS more relevant than it would have been at a civilian university Total Missing 2.4 2) 10% 3 5% 48% 4) My curriculum was related to national security or defense needs Total Missing 2.4 4) 4 48% 5) My education at NPS is relevant to my future assignments and responsibilities Total Missing 3.5 4) 8% 3 5

3 3 6) Completing a thesis, group project or capstone project was a valuable component of my NPS education. 6) % 4 7) My thesis or capstone research project at NPS made a useful contribution to combat effectiveness or another national security need Total Missing 3.5 7) 10% 4 5% 29% 1 8) My coursework and research at NPS were closely integrated Total Missing 2.4 8) 4 1 3

4 4 9) NPS is always working to improve instruction and research. 9) 9% 10% Total Missing ) I understood the body of ledge and skills I was expected to master for my degree program Total Missing ) 5 40% 11) My academic background was adequate preparation for successful completion of my program Total Missing ) 48% 4

5 5 12) The tests that I took at NPS were fair and relevant Total Missing 2.4 Total ) ) The grades I received at NPS accurately reflected the level of my performance ) 8% ) Refresher courses at NPS were sufficient to prepare me for subsequent course work. 14)

6 6 15) NPS provided opportunities for learning outside the regular curricular program Total Missing ) 49% 1 25% 5% 8% 16) My NPS program provided me with sufficient electives to pursue my special military career interests Total Missing ) 39% % 17a) Diversity in service, culture, ethnicity, and gender enriched my NPS education. [Service] Total Missing a) 38% 55%

7 7 17b) Diversity in service, culture, ethnicity, and gender enriched my NPS education. [Culture] Total Missing b) c) Diversity in service, culture, ethnicity, and gender enriched my NPS education. [Ethnicity] Total Missing c) 1 39% d) Diversity in service, culture, ethnicity, and gender enriched my NPS education. [Gender] Total Missing d) 1 40% 15% 2

8 8 18) NPS represented itself accurately in promotional materials and representations about the school Total Missing ) 49% ) I was aware that NPS had an appeals process for student academic complaints Total Missing ) 18% 4 20% 1 20) NPS faculty in my program were dedicated to teaching Total Missing ) 5. 49% 4 0%

9 9 21) NPS faculty members involved me in active and participative learning experiences Total Missing ) 49% 4. 45% 22) NPS faculty in my program were dedicated to my success as a student Total Missing ) % 50% 23) NPS faculty in my program were generally available to provide additional assistance outside the classroom when I needed it Total Missing )

10 10 24) NPS faculty in my program utilized student feedback to improve the educational program Total Missing ) % 15% 25) My faculty appeared to be well qualified for the defenserelated teaching and research done in my curriculum or program Total Missing ) 45% 45% 26) I received the faculty advice and guidance that I needed to successfully complete my thesis, group project or capstone research project Total Missing ) 3 5% 5

11 11 27) NPS personnel facilitated my transition to student life Total Missing ) 10% 5 2 8% 28a) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to meet my educational goals. [Registrar] Total Missing a) % 28b) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to meet my educational goals. [Scheduling] Total Missing b) 5 3

12 12 28c) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to meet my educational goals. [Student Services] Total Missing c) d) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to meet my educational goals. [Program Officer] Total Missing d) 45% 40% 5% 28e) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to meet my educational goals. [Program Office Staff] Total Missing e) 4 15% 35%

13 13 28f) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to meet my educational goals. [Thesis Processing] Total Missing f) g) NPS staff provided sufficient support to enable me to meet my educational goals. [Lab Techs] Total Missing g) 2.0% 3 28% 0. 38% 29a) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library services: [Library staff assistance] Not Not Total Missing a) Not 9% 3 Not 0. 4

14 14 29b) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library services: [Content (collections of online, print, and media resources)] Not Not Total Missing b) Not 28% Not 0. 5% 59% 29c) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library services: [Research and discovery tools (library catalogs, article databases)] Not Not Total Missing c) Not 5% 29% Not d) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library services: [Delivery services (interlibrary loan, article delivery)] Not Not d) 9% Not 2 Not Total Missing %

15 15 29e) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library services: [Library workshops, classes, online tutorials, etc.] Not Not Total Missing e) 3 Not 1 Not 2. 15% 3 29f) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library services: [Remote access to services and collections] Not Not Total Missing f) 28% Not Not g) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library services: [NPS Library web site] Not Not Total Missing g) 3 Not 0. Not 0. 5

16 16 29h) Please rate the importance of the following NPS Library services: [Physical spaces/facilities] Not Not Total Missing h) Not 0. 5% 2 Not a) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library services: [Library staff assistance] Not Not Total Missing a) 2 Not % 30b) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library services: [Content (collections of online, print, and media resources)] Not Not Total Missing b) 3 Not Not

17 17 30c) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library services: [Research and discovery tools (library catalogs, article databases)] Not Not Total Missing c) 38% Not Not d) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library services: [Delivery services (interlibrary loan, article delivery)] Not Not Total Missing d) Not 0. 20% 4 Not e) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library services: [Library workshops, classes, online tutorials, etc.] Not Not Total Missing e) 1 28% Not 0.9% 39% Not 0. 19%

18 18 30f) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library services: [Remote access to services and collections] Not Not Total Missing f) 3 Not 0. Not 0. 8% 5 30g) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library services: [NPS Library web site] Not Not Total Missing g) 4 Not 0. Not 0. 49% 30h) Please rate your satisfaction with the NPS Library services: [Physical spaces/facilities] Not Not Total Missing h) 40% 5% Not 1. Not 0. 49%

19 19 31) NPS computer services met all my course work and research needs Total Missing ) 5 5% 2.0% 1. 39% 32) I would recommend NPS to other military officers or defense civilians for their graduate education Total Missing ) 3 1.5% 3. 60% 33) Commuting and parking were not a problem at NPS Total Missing ) 2 49% 2

20 20 34a) The CLASSROOM and other NONLABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics: [Accessible] 34a) % Total Missing b) The CLASSROOM and other NONLABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics: [Adequate in number] 34b) Total Missing c) The CLASSROOM and other NONLABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics: [Good Working Condition] 34c) 9% Total Missing %

21 21 34d) The CLASSROOM and other NONLABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics: [Equipped w/ Current Technologies] Total Missing d) % 3 34e) The CLASSROOM and other NONLABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics: [Well Maintained] Total Missing e) % 29% 34f) The CLASSROOM and other NONLABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics: [Responsive to Course & Research Needs] Total Missing f) 55% 3

22 22 35) The overall quality, appearance and currency of the NONLABORATORY facilities in my program left me with a favorable, positive impression. 35) 10% 1.5% Total Missing % 2 36a) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics: [Lab: Accessible] 36a) Total Missing % b) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics: [Lab: Good Working Condition] 36b) Total Missing

23 23 36c) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics: [Lab: Equipped w/ Current Technologies] 36c) 8% Total Missing d) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics: [Lab: Focused on Combat Capabilities] 36d) 8% Total Missing e) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics: [Lab: Well Maintained] 36e) 8% Total Missing

24 24 36f) The LABORATORY facilities for my program had the following characteristics: [Lab: Responsive to Course & Research Needs] 36f) Total Missing % 37) The overall quality, appearance and currency of the LABORATORIES in my program left me with a favorable, positive impression Total Missing ) 3 19% 36.0% 38) Adequate health services were available for my family and me while at NPS Total Missing ) 5 1 5% 10% 2

25 25 39) My education in GSEAS provided me advanced technical and scientific ledge so that I am confident that I understand the capabilities and limitations of current/future technologies in battle space environments. 39) Total Missing % 40) My education in GSEAS provided me advanced technical and scientific ledge so that I am confident that I am able to apply emerging and advanced technologies to enhanced joint warfighting capabilities. 40) Total Missing

26 26 41) My education in GSEAS provided me advanced technical and scientific ledge so that I am confident that I will be able to anticipate, respond and lead in future complex, rapidly changing technological environments. 41 8% 9% Total Missing % 42) My education in GSEAS provided me advanced technical and scientific ledge so that I am confident that I will be able to represent the technical needs and interests of my service both within my service, as well as to other services, constituencies and communities (including OSD, Joint Staff and industry). 42) Total Missing %