OIPR ASAN Factors by Colleges ACT Survey of Academic Advising
University Commerce CTI Education LA&S Music SNL Theatre

ACT survey of academic advising - Theatre
 
  2003 2005 2007 Total

NEED TYPE: COURSE MANAGEMENT
Meeting requirements for graduation, student teaching, certification, etc % Total Need 51.0% 71.4% 85.7% 63.0%
% Met Need 69.2% 68.0% 66.7% 68.3%
% Satisfactory Exp 72.2% 76.5% 75.0% 74.4%
% Need Satisfied 50.0% 52.0% 50.0% 50.8%
Scheduling and registration procedures % Total Need 70.6% 61.1% 92.9% 70.3%
% Met Need 66.7% 77.3% 61.5% 69.0%
% Satisfactory Exp 75.0% 76.5% 75.0% 75.5%
% Need Satisfied 50.0% 59.1% 46.2% 52.1%
Dropping and adding courses % Total Need 31.4% 55.6% 57.1% 43.6%
% Met Need 43.8% 75.0% 37.5% 56.8%
% Satisfactory Exp 57.1% 66.7% 66.7% 64.0%
% Need Satisfied 25.0% 50.0% 25.0% 36.4%
OVERALL % Total Need 51.0% 62.6% 78.6% 58.9%
% Met Need 62.8% 73.1% 57.6% 65.7%
% Satisfactory Exp 71.4% 73.5% 73.7% 72.6%
% Need Satisfied 44.9% 53.7% 42.4% 47.8%

NEED TYPE: ACADEMIC GOAL SETTING
My academic progress % Total Need 78.4% 86.1% 92.9% 83.2%
% Met Need 80.0% 74.2% 69.2% 76.2%
% Satisfactory Exp 71.9% 73.9% 77.8% 73.4%
% Need Satisfied 57.5% 54.8% 53.8% 56.0%
Obtaining course credit through nontraditional means % Total Need 38.0% 37.8% 50.0% 39.6%
% Met Need 47.4% 64.3% 28.6% 50.0%
% Satisfactory Exp 77.8% 66.7% 0.0% 65.0%
% Need Satisfied 36.8% 42.9% 0.0% 32.5%
Selecting and changing my major area of study % Total Need 22.0% 18.9% 14.3% 19.8%
% Met Need 54.5% 100.0% 50.0% 70.0%
% Satisfactory Exp 83.3% 42.9% 100.0% 64.3%
% Need Satisfied 45.5% 42.9% 50.0% 45.0%
Matching my learning style to particular courses, course sections, or instructors % Total Need 42.0% 35.1% 57.1% 41.6%
% Met Need 47.6% 38.5% 37.5% 42.9%
% Satisfactory Exp 90.0% 60.0% 66.7% 77.8%
% Need Satisfied 42.9% 23.1% 25.0% 33.3%
Clarifying my life and career goals % Total Need 49.0% 62.2% 78.6% 57.8%
% Met Need 56.0% 52.2% 54.5% 54.2%
% Satisfactory Exp 78.6% 66.7% 83.3% 75.0%
% Need Satisfied 44.0% 34.8% 45.5% 40.7%
Identifying career areas that fit my current skills, abilities, and interests % Total Need 39.2% 51.4% 64.3% 47.1%
% Met Need 50.0% 47.4% 66.7% 52.1%
% Satisfactory Exp 90.0% 55.6% 66.7% 72.0%
% Need Satisfied 45.0% 26.3% 44.4% 37.5%
OVERALL % Total Need 38.1% 41.1% 52.9% 41.2%
% Met Need 51.0% 55.3% 48.6% 52.2%
% Satisfactory Exp 83.7% 59.5% 66.7% 71.6%
% Need Satisfied 42.7% 32.9% 32.4% 37.3%

NEED TYPE: ECONOMIC CONCERNS
Obtaining financial aid % Total Need 41.2% 67.6% 42.9% 51.0%
% Met Need 38.1% 32.0% 16.7% 32.7%
% Satisfactory Exp 62.5% 75.0% 100.0% 70.6%
% Need Satisfied 23.8% 24.0% 16.7% 23.1%
Obtaining employment on campus % Total Need 37.3% 45.9% 50.0% 42.2%
% Met Need 42.1% 52.9% 42.9% 46.5%
% Satisfactory Exp 75.0% 66.7% 100.0% 75.0%
% Need Satisfied 31.6% 35.3% 42.9% 34.9%
Finding a job after college, i.e., job placement % Total Need 34.0% 62.2% 57.1% 47.5%
% Met Need 35.3% 26.1% 62.5% 35.4%
% Satisfactory Exp 83.3% 66.7% 40.0% 64.7%
% Need Satisfied 29.4% 17.4% 25.0% 22.9%
Continuing my education after graduation % Total Need 27.5% 43.2% 76.9% 39.6%
% Met Need 21.4% 37.5% 80.0% 42.5%
% Satisfactory Exp 66.7% 83.3% 25.0% 52.9%
% Need Satisfied 14.3% 31.3% 20.0% 22.5%
OVERALL % Total Need 35.0% 54.7% 56.4% 45.1%
% Met Need 35.2% 35.8% 54.8% 38.8%
% Satisfactory Exp 72.0% 72.4% 47.1% 66.2%
% Need Satisfied 25.4% 25.9% 25.8% 25.7%

NEED TYPE: PERSONAL/INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
Improving my study skills and habits % Total Need 33.3% 29.7% 71.4% 37.3%
% Met Need 58.8% 63.6% 40.0% 55.3%
% Satisfactory Exp 60.0% 42.9% 100.0% 61.9%
% Need Satisfied 35.3% 27.3% 40.0% 34.2%
Obtaining remedial and tutorial assistance % Total Need 13.7% 13.5% 35.7% 16.7%
% Met Need 28.6% 60.0% 40.0% 41.2%
% Satisfactory Exp 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 71.4%
% Need Satisfied 28.6% 60.0% 0.0% 29.4%
Coping with academic difficulties % Total Need 39.2% 59.5% 71.4% 51.0%
% Met Need 70.0% 50.0% 60.0% 59.6%
% Satisfactory Exp 78.6% 72.7% 33.3% 67.7%
% Need Satisfied 55.0% 36.4% 20.0% 40.4%
Withdrawing or transferring from this institution % Total Need 17.6% 5.6% 14.3% 12.9%
% Met Need 44.4% 0.0% 50.0% 38.5%
% Satisfactory Exp 100.0% n/a 100.0% 100.0%
% Need Satisfied 44.4% 0.0% 50.0% 38.5%
Dealing with personal problems % Total Need 41.2% 47.2% 50.0% 44.6%
% Met Need 76.2% 58.8% 71.4% 68.9%
% Satisfactory Exp 81.3% 80.0% 60.0% 77.4%
% Need Satisfied 61.9% 47.1% 42.9% 53.3%
OVERALL % Total Need 29.0% 31.1% 48.6% 32.5%
% Met Need 62.2% 54.4% 52.9% 57.6%
% Satisfactory Exp 78.3% 71.0% 55.6% 71.6%
% Need Satisfied 48.6% 38.6% 29.4% 41.2%