The 2002-03 Adult Student Priorities Survey was administered to 730 students within all Professional Studies academic programs including Gateway, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management (BSOM), Masters of Organizational Management (MAOM), and Masters of Education (MAED). The average satisfaction level of Tusculum College adult students exceeded the national mean of a comparison group of more than 18,000 adult students from 78 institutions for almost all items on the survey.

The survey results are available by program and other student demographics by contacting the Office of Institutional Research.

Listed below are questions from the 2002-03 Adult Student Priorities Survey. To view the composite results for each question, please click on that question.

1. Adults are made to feel welcome at this institution.
2. Faculty care about me as an individual.
3. Classes are scheduled at times that are convenient for me.
4. The content of the courses within my major is valuable.
5. Classroom locations are safe and secure for all students.
6. Financial Aid counselors are helpful to adult students.
7. The staff at this institution are caring and helpful.
8. My academic advisor is available at times that are convenient for me.
9. Billing policies are reasonable for adult students.
10. Admissions representatives are knowledgeable.
11. My academic advisor is concerned about my success as an individual.
12. Computer labs are adequate and accessible for adult students.
13. The amount of student parking is adequate.
14. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students.
15. Library resources and services are adequate for adults.
16. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts.
17. Business office hours are convenient for adult students.
18. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure.
19. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about requirements in my major.
20. Registration processes are reasonable and convenient for adults.
21. Tuition paid is a worthwhile investment.
22. Security staff respond quickly in emergencies.
23. Adequate financial aid is available for most adult students.
24. There is a commitment to academic excellence at this institution.
25. Admissions representatives respond to adult students' unique needs.
26. Faculty provide timely feedback about my progress.
27. This institution has a good reputation within the community.
28. My academic advisor is accessible by telephone and e-mail.
29. I seldom get the 'run around' when seeking information at this institution.
30. Academic support services adequately meet the needs of adult students.
31. I am able to register by personal computer, fax, or telephone.
32. My program provides opportunities to improve my technology skills.
33. Channels are readily available for adult students to express complaints.
34. I receive complete information on the availability of financial aid.
35. The quality of instruction I receive in my program is excellent.
36. Vending or other food items are readily available.
37. Part-time faculty are competent as instructors.
38. Career services are adequate and accessible to adult students.
39. This institution responds quickly to my requests for information.
40. Faculty are usually available for adult students by phone, e-mail, or person.
41. Major requirements are clear and reasonable.
42. Nearly all faculty are knowledgeable in their field.
43. This institution offers a variety of payment plans for adult students.
44. When students enroll, they develop a plan to complete their degree.
45. I am able to complete most of my enrollment tasks in one location.
46. This institution provides timely responses to student complaints.
47. Bookstore hours are convenient for adult students.
48. I am aware of whom to contact for questions about programs and services.
49. There are sufficient options within my program of study.
50. My advisor helps me apply my academic major to specific career goals.
51. The orientation session is very practical and a good use of time.
52. I have been informed of opportunities to receive tutoring at Tusculum.
53. The coordinator of the orientation session is very knowledgeable.
54. Adequate classroom space is available for students.
55. Audio-visual support is available for student and group presentations.
56. I have been informed of the services available to me in career counseling.
57. The instructors design assignments that encourage interaction of students.
58. The importance of personal values is stressed in my coursework.
59. I am regularly informed of important information by class representative.
60. Encouragement to participate in community service has laid the groundwork for future civic involvement.
61. Classes are typically held by the instructor for the entire 4-hour session.
62. There are sufficient numbers of computers available at my classroom location on non-class days.
63. Computers are available to complete assignments before class begins.
64. Methods of instruction used by faculty are appropriate for working adults.
65. On-line services for registering and book orders are available and convenient.
66. The rigor of my program is comparable to that of most other colleges.
67. Classrooms are well-maintained.
68. The study groups have been an academic asset to my successful progress in the program.
69. The study groups have been a source of encouragement and support.
70. Faculty members are effective role models as professionals in the field.

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