END OF COURSE SURVEY RESULTS
Course: BSS4002 Group: BBA001MF 09/18/06-09/25/06
Business Research Project II
Faculty: Ronald K Bolender
Respondents/Registered: 13/20 65.0%

ORIGINAL SURVEY
CURRICULUM
1. Course objectives were clearly presented. 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
0
Neutral
(3)
4
Agree
(4)
4
Strongly Agree
(5)
4.500
Average

 
2. The materials used were useful in attaining course objectives. 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
0
Neutral
(3)
5
Agree
(4)
3
Strongly Agree
(5)
4.375
Average

 
3. The topics discussed in class addressed major events and/or current issues in the field. 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
1
Neutral
(3)
5
Agree
(4)
2
Strongly Agree
(5)
4.125
Average

 
4. Based on the information provided in the curricular materials, knowledge and understanding of the subject were improved, as demonstrated through the practical application in the work setting/environment? 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
1
Neutral
(3)
4
Agree
(4)
3
Strongly Agree
(5)
4.250
Average

 
5. Approximately how many hours per week were devoted to homework assignments? 0
No Answer
(0)
0
0-5
(1)
5
6 - 10
(2)
1
11 - 15
(3)
0
16 - 20
(4)
2
Over 20
(5)
2.875
Average
(11 - 15)

 
6. What is your overall rating of the course? 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Very Poor
(1)
0
Poor
(2)
1
Neutral
(3)
4
Good
(4)
3
Excellent
(5)
4.250
Average

FACULTY MEMBER
7. The faculty member provided written grading criteria during the first class. 2
No Answer
5
Yes
1
No

 
8. The faculty member used the materials contained in the course to help achieve the stated course outcomes. 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
0
Neutral
(3)
3
Agree
(4)
5
Strongly Agree
(5)
4.625
Average

 
9. The faculty member clearly and thoroughly discussed the key course topics. 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
0
Neutral
(3)
3
Agree
(4)
5
Strongly Agree
(5)
4.625
Average

 
10. The faculty member provided timely and relevant feedback. 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
0
Neutral
(3)
3
Agree
(4)
5
Strongly Agree
(5)
4.625
Average

 
11. The faculty member encouraged student contributions during class discussions. 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
0
Neutral
(3)
3
Agree
(4)
5
Strongly Agree
(5)
4.625
Average

 
12. The faculty member established a rapport with the class. 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
0
Neutral
(3)
3
Agree
(4)
5
Strongly Agree
(5)
4.625
Average

 
13. What is your overall rating of this faculty member's performance? 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Very Poor
(1)
0
Poor
(2)
0
Neutral
(3)
3
Good
(4)
5
Excellent
(5)
4.625
Average

STUDY GROUPS
14. Did you participate in a group project in this course? 1
No Answer
4
Yes
3
No

 
15. If so, did the group experience assist in learning and applying class concepts? 4
No Answer
4
Yes
0
No

ADMINISTRATIVE
16. When you contacted the Adult and Graduate Studies office, were you served promptly and courteously? 3
No Answer
5
Yes
0
No

COMMENTS
What did you like best about the curriculum? Least?
1. Least: I did not feel that this course offers much in learning. At this point in my life, I should know how to go to a library and check out books relative to what I need to know. It didn't really add any value in my opinion.
2. na
3. No Comment
 

 
Please identify any strengths of the faculty member's performance. Weaknesses.
1. Very good!
2. na
3. Mr. Bolender is an excellent instructor. I would have liked to have had him in a course where I could actually learn something.
 

NEW SURVEY
YOURSELF
1. I was self-motivated to learn this course material. 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
1
Neutral
(3)
4
Agree
(4)
0
Strongly Agree
(5)
3.800
Average

 
2. I was well prepared for each class session. 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
2
Neutral
(3)
3
Agree
(4)
0
Strongly Agree
(5)
3.600
Average

 
3. I asked the instructor for help/guidance when I needed it. 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
1
Neutral
(3)
4
Agree
(4)
0
Strongly Agree
(5)
3.800
Average

 
4. Overall, I invested time and energy to meet/exceed course requirements. 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
1
Neutral
(3)
4
Agree
(4)
0
Strongly Agree
(5)
3.800
Average

INSTRUCTOR
5. The instructor returned homework and tests the week after they were turned in. 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
1
Neutral
(3)
3
Agree
(4)
1
Strongly Agree
(5)
4.000
Average

 
6. The instructor was available and helpful. 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
1
Neutral
(3)
1
Agree
(4)
3
Strongly Agree
(5)
4.400
Average

 
7. The instructor communicated ideas and information clearly and effectively. 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
1
Neutral
(3)
1
Agree
(4)
3
Strongly Agree
(5)
4.400
Average

 
9. The instructor encouraged me to contribute and to connect my experience to the course. 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
1
Neutral
(3)
2
Agree
(4)
2
Strongly Agree
(5)
4.200
Average

 
10. The instructor motivated me to work beyond course expectations. 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
1
Neutral
(3)
2
Agree
(4)
2
Strongly Agree
(5)
4.200
Average

 
8. The instructor was knowledgeable about course material. 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
1
Neutral
(3)
1
Agree
(4)
3
Strongly Agree
(5)
4.400
Average

 
11. Overall the instructor was... 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Very Poor
(1)
0
Poor
(2)
1
Neutral
(3)
1
Good
(4)
3
Excellent
(5)
4.400
Average

 
Please identify strengths of the instructor's teaching ability.
1. Very clear in explaining assignments.
2. Very well organized and helpful
3. He's a great instructor - very motivating - very helpful!
 

 
Weaknesses.
1. N/A
2. None
 

CURRICULUM
14. The course was well-organized to help students learn. 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
1
Neutral
(3)
4
Agree
(4)
0
Strongly Agree
(5)
3.800
Average

 
15. Curriculum materials provided relevant knowledge of subject for practical application in the workplace. 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
2
Neutral
(3)
3
Agree
(4)
0
Strongly Agree
(5)
3.600
Average

 
16. The assignments/evaluations were clearly connected to the course objectives. 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
1
Neutral
(3)
4
Agree
(4)
0
Strongly Agree
(5)
3.800
Average

 
17. The difficulty level of this class was appropriate. 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Strongly Disagree
(1)
0
Disagree
(2)
1
Neutral
(3)
4
Agree
(4)
0
Strongly Agree
(5)
3.800
Average

 
18. Overall the class was... 0
No Opinion
(0)
0
Very Poor
(1)
0
Poor
(2)
1
Neutral
(3)
3
Good
(4)
1
Excellent
(5)
4.000
Average

 
19. How much time in hours was spent doing homework each week? 08.25
Average

 
What aspects of the curriculum were most relevant?
1. Proposal writing
2. N/A
 

 
Least?
1. N/A