Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2004 Institutional Priorities Survey

Demographic Information
Position N%
Faculty 77 44.00%
Administration 38 21.71%
Staff 59 33.71%
Board Member/trustee 1 0.57%
   Total175 100.00%
 No response2
 
Gender N%
Female 101 57.71%
Male 69 39.43%
Prefer not to respond 5 2.86%
   Total175 100.00%
 No response2
 
Ethnicity/Race N%
African-American 16 9.14%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 0 0.00%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1 0.57%
Caucasian/White 138 78.86%
Hispanic 3 1.71%
Other race 3 1.71%
Race - Prefer not to respond 14 8.00%
   Total175 100.00%
 No response2
 
Years Employed N%
Less than 1 year 20 11.49%
1-5 years 54 31.03%
6-10 years 31 17.82%
11-20 years 40 22.99%
More than 20 years 29 16.67%
   Total174 100.00%
 No response3
 
Employment N%
Full-time 159 90.86%
Part-time 16 9.14%
Temporary 0 0.00%
   Total175 100.00%
 No response2
 
Tenure Status N%
Tenured 44 52.38%
Tenure-track 12 14.29%
Non-tenure track 17 20.24%
Other tenure status 11 13.10%
   Total84 100.00%
 No response93
 
Teaching Assignment N%
Undergraduate courses 50 64.10%
Graduate courses 8 10.26%
Both undergraduate and graduate courses 18 23.08%
Other teaching assignment 2 2.56%
   Total78 100.00%
 No response99
 
Rank N%
Professor 19 23.46%
Associate professor 27 33.33%
Assistant professor 16 19.75%
Instructor/lecturer 8 9.88%
Adjunct 11 13.58%
   Total81 100.00%
 No response96
 
Group Code N%
0132 1 0.66%
1000 6 3.95%
1012 21 13.82%
1020 44 28.95%
1030 5 3.29%
1040 17 11.18%
1050 12 7.89%
1060 8 5.26%
1070 3 1.97%
2000 15 9.87%
2030 8 5.26%
2040 12 7.89%
Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2004 Institutional Priorities Survey

Institutional Summary
Scales: In Order of Importance
Our Institution Means National Group Means
Scale Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
Concern for the Individual 6.58    5.63 / 1.00  0.95  6.61    5.76 / 0.89  0.85  -0.13   
Recruitment and Financial Aid 6.56    5.51 / 1.00  1.05  6.55    5.22 / 1.12  1.33  0.29** 
Instructional Effectiveness 6.55    5.66 / 0.86  0.89  6.55    5.66 / 0.80  0.89  0.00   
Campus Climate 6.53    5.71 / 0.78  0.82  6.50    5.61 / 0.82  0.89  0.10   
Student Centeredness 6.48    5.90 / 0.78  0.58  6.48    5.77 / 0.89  0.71  0.13   
Academic Advising 6.43    5.52 / 1.02  0.91  6.48    5.59 / 0.92  0.89  -0.07   
Service Excellence 6.41    5.59 / 0.92  0.82  6.41    5.39 / 1.02  1.02  0.20*  
Campus Support Services 6.38    5.77 / 0.92  0.61  6.34    5.27 / 1.06  1.07  0.50***
Safety and Security 6.38    5.11 / 1.02  1.27  6.32    5.02 / 1.15  1.30  0.09   
Registration Effectiveness 6.23    5.49 / 1.01  0.74  6.23    5.33 / 1.02  0.90  0.16*  
Campus Life 6.07    5.21 / 1.13  0.86  6.12    5.23 / 1.14  0.89  -0.02   
Responsiveness to Diverse Populations     5.34 / 1.15         5.06 / 1.25     0.28** 

 

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Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2004 Institutional Priorities Survey

Institutional Summary
Items: In Order of Importance
Our Institution Means National Group Means
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
6. The campus is safe and secure for all students. 6.79    5.69 / 1.01  1.10  6.72    5.55 / 1.29  1.17  0.14   
1. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.72    6.01 / 1.01  0.71  6.68    5.85 / 1.07  0.83  0.16   
2. Faculty care about students as individuals. 6.72    5.77 / 1.15  0.95  6.70    5.91 / 1.00  0.79  -0.14   
4. Financial aid counselors are helpful. 6.72    5.29 / 1.49  1.43  6.65    5.33 / 1.42  1.32  -0.04   
3. Admissions staff are knowledgeable. 6.71    5.78 / 1.22  0.93  6.63    5.51 / 1.26  1.12  0.27*  
46. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their field. 6.71    6.01 / 0.96  0.70  6.72    6.06 / 0.97  0.66  -0.05   
25. Security staff respond quickly in emergencies. 6.70    5.70 / 1.18  1.00  6.63    5.39 / 1.46  1.24  0.31*  
27. Students are able to experience intellectual growth here. 6.69    6.02 / 0.98  0.67  6.65    5.91 / 1.05  0.74  0.11   
28. There is a commitment to academic excellence on this campus. 6.69    5.84 / 1.24  0.85  6.68    5.69 / 1.30  0.99  0.15   
12. The instruction in major fields is excellent. 6.67    5.69 / 1.07  0.98  6.69    5.68 / 1.10  1.01  0.01   
39. The quality of instruction students receive in most of their classes is excellent. 6.66    5.65 / 1.06  1.01  6.66    5.69 / 1.11  0.97  -0.04   
7. The content of the courses within each major is valuable. 6.63    5.69 / 1.02  0.94  6.64    5.64 / 1.07  1.00  0.05   
18. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 6.63    5.34 / 1.37  1.29  6.65    5.56 / 1.19  1.09  -0.22*  
45. Tuition paid is a worthwhile investment. 6.63    5.71 / 1.20  0.92  6.58    5.76 / 1.21  0.82  -0.05   
5. Academic advisors are approachable. 6.59    5.45 / 1.29  1.14  6.61    5.61 / 1.13  1.00  -0.16   
22. Academic advisors are knowledgeable about requirements for majors within their area. 6.58    5.53 / 1.29  1.05  6.62    5.64 / 1.19  0.98  -0.11   
41. Adjunct faculty are competent as classroom instructors. 6.57    5.61 / 1.26  0.96  6.45    5.34 / 1.28  1.11  0.27*  
10. Financial aid awards are announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning. 6.56    5.41 / 1.38  1.15  6.54    4.99 / 1.51  1.55  0.42** 
30. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 6.55    6.18 / 0.87  0.37  6.58    5.97 / 1.04  0.61  0.21** 
14. Library resources and services are adequate. 6.53    6.01 / 1.27  0.52  6.45    5.19 / 1.53  1.26  0.82***
40. This institution shows concern for students as individuals. 6.53    5.86 / 1.14  0.67  6.56    5.86 / 1.13  0.70  0.00   
35. This institution has a good reputation within the community. 6.52    6.06 / 1.03  0.46  6.46    5.77 / 1.26  0.69  0.29** 
19. Computer labs are adequate and accessible. 6.47    6.27 / 0.84  0.20  6.36    5.36 / 1.42  1.00  0.91***
37. Major requirements are clear and reasonable. 6.47    5.89 / 1.07  0.58  6.49    5.85 / 1.04  0.64  0.04   
42. There is a strong commitment to racial harmony on this campus. 6.45    5.30 / 1.39  1.15  6.37    5.46 / 1.37  0.91  -0.16   
11. Academic advisors are concerned about students' success as individuals. 6.44    5.49 / 1.21  0.95  6.53    5.67 / 1.12  0.86  -0.18   
21. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure. 6.43    5.73 / 1.17  0.70  6.32    5.10 / 1.51  1.22  0.63***
13. Adequate financial aid is available for most students. 6.41    5.51 / 1.31  0.90  6.43    4.91 / 1.51  1.52  0.60***
31. Faculty provide timely feedback about student progress in their courses. 6.41    5.43 / 1.19  0.98  6.39    5.46 / 1.10  0.93  -0.03   
32. Admissions counselors accurately portray the campus in their recruiting practices. 6.40    5.47 / 1.29  0.93  6.50    5.27 / 1.43  1.23  0.20   
47. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus. 6.39    5.49 / 1.28  0.90  6.38    5.51 / 1.26  0.87  -0.02   
38. Students seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 6.36    5.05 / 1.43  1.31  6.36    4.67 / 1.58  1.69  0.38** 
29. Academic support services adequately meet the needs of students. 6.35    5.57 / 1.17  0.78  6.38    5.38 / 1.26  1.00  0.19   
49. On the whole, the campus is well-maintained. 6.35    6.16 / 1.11  0.19  6.31    5.75 / 1.36  0.56  0.41***
9. Billing policies are reasonable. 6.32    5.50 / 1.06  0.82  6.25    5.08 / 1.37  1.17  0.42** 
43. Student disciplinary procedures are fair. 6.32    5.63 / 1.32  0.69  6.37    5.50 / 1.35  0.87  0.13   
20. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 6.31    5.90 / 1.09  0.41  6.37    5.65 / 1.22  0.72  0.25*  
68. Financial aid as factor in decision to enroll. 6.31        6.29         
44. Faculty are usually available after class and during office hours. 6.29    5.46 / 1.28  0.83  6.34    5.64 / 1.22  0.70  -0.18   
23. Students are able to register for classes they need with few conflicts. 6.28    4.74 / 1.51  1.54  6.30    4.80 / 1.46  1.50  -0.06   
48. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. 6.23    5.40 / 1.36  0.83  6.20    5.32 / 1.36  0.88  0.08   
69. Academic reputation as factor in decision to enroll. 6.22        5.91         
33. There are adequate services to help students decide upon a career. 6.18    5.13 / 1.48  1.05  6.18    5.13 / 1.43  1.05  0.00   
75. Personalized attention prior to enrollment as factor in decision to enroll. 6.17        6.07         
17. Living conditions in the residence halls are comfortable. 6.14    5.02 / 1.45  1.12  6.19    4.93 / 1.46  1.26  0.09   
8. Administrators are approachable to students. 6.12    5.49 / 1.16  0.63  6.08    5.34 / 1.31  0.74  0.15   
50. Student activities fees are put to good use. 6.10    5.29 / 1.38  0.81  6.07    5.17 / 1.40  0.90  0.12   
24. The assessment and course placement procedures are reasonable. 6.09    5.39 / 1.11  0.70  6.11    5.23 / 1.21  0.88  0.16   
36. Faculty take into consideration student differences as they teach their courses. 6.08    5.38 / 1.19  0.70  6.11    5.25 / 1.22  0.86  0.13   
15. Academic advisors help students set goals to work toward. 6.04    5.19 / 1.22  0.85  6.12    5.13 / 1.24  0.99  0.06   
34. Class change (drop/add) policies are reasonable. 6.01    5.81 / 1.18  0.20  6.01    5.73 / 1.16  0.28  0.08   
70. Size of institution as factor in decision to enroll. 5.95        5.63         
67. Cost as factor in decision to enroll. 5.89        5.92         
73. Geographic setting as factor in decision to enroll. 5.75        5.34         
26. There is an adequate selection of food available in the cafeteria. 5.73    4.99 / 1.59  0.74  5.86    5.30 / 1.56  0.56  -0.31*  
16. The amount of student parking space on campus is adequate. 5.61    3.43 / 1.85  2.18  5.60    4.09 / 1.97  1.51  -0.66***
74. Campus appearance as factor in decision to enroll. 5.54        5.32         
72. Recommendations from family/friends as factor in decision to enroll. 5.38        5.74         
71. Opportunity to play sports as factor in decision to enroll. 2.88        4.31         
61. Institution's commitment to part-time students?     5.37 / 1.32         5.14 / 1.45     0.23*  
62. Institution's commitment to evening students?     5.45 / 1.34         4.91 / 1.69     0.54***
63. Institution's commitment to older, returning learners?     5.23 / 1.48         5.19 / 1.52     0.04   
64. Institution's commitment to under-represented populations?     5.21 / 1.48         4.97 / 1.54     0.24   
65. Institution's commitment to commuters?     5.34 / 1.30         5.14 / 1.42     0.20   
66. Institution's commitment to students with disabilities?     5.46 / 1.25         5.02 / 1.58     0.44***

 

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Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2004 Institutional Priorities Survey

Institutional Summary
Scales In Order With Items That Make Up the Scale - Academic Advising
Our Institution Means National Group Means
Scale/Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
5. Academic advisors are approachable. 6.59    5.45 / 1.29  1.14  6.61    5.61 / 1.13  1.00  -0.16   
22. Academic advisors are knowledgeable about requirements for majors within their area. 6.58    5.53 / 1.29  1.05  6.62    5.64 / 1.19  0.98  -0.11   
37. Major requirements are clear and reasonable. 6.47    5.89 / 1.07  0.58  6.49    5.85 / 1.04  0.64  0.04   
11. Academic advisors are concerned about students' success as individuals. 6.44    5.49 / 1.21  0.95  6.53    5.67 / 1.12  0.86  -0.18   
15. Academic advisors help students set goals to work toward. 6.04    5.19 / 1.22  0.85  6.12    5.13 / 1.24  0.99  0.06   

 

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Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2004 Institutional Priorities Survey

Institutional Summary
Scales In Order With Items That Make Up the Scale - Campus Climate
Our Institution Means National Group Means
Scale/Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
6. The campus is safe and secure for all students. 6.79    5.69 / 1.01  1.10  6.72    5.55 / 1.29  1.17  0.14   
1. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.72    6.01 / 1.01  0.71  6.68    5.85 / 1.07  0.83  0.16   
2. Faculty care about students as individuals. 6.72    5.77 / 1.15  0.95  6.70    5.91 / 1.00  0.79  -0.14   
28. There is a commitment to academic excellence on this campus. 6.69    5.84 / 1.24  0.85  6.68    5.69 / 1.30  0.99  0.15   
45. Tuition paid is a worthwhile investment. 6.63    5.71 / 1.20  0.92  6.58    5.76 / 1.21  0.82  -0.05   
30. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 6.55    6.18 / 0.87  0.37  6.58    5.97 / 1.04  0.61  0.21** 
40. This institution shows concern for students as individuals. 6.53    5.86 / 1.14  0.67  6.56    5.86 / 1.13  0.70  0.00   
35. This institution has a good reputation within the community. 6.52    6.06 / 1.03  0.46  6.46    5.77 / 1.26  0.69  0.29** 
42. There is a strong commitment to racial harmony on this campus. 6.45    5.30 / 1.39  1.15  6.37    5.46 / 1.37  0.91  -0.16   
38. Students seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 6.36    5.05 / 1.43  1.31  6.36    4.67 / 1.58  1.69  0.38** 
48. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. 6.23    5.40 / 1.36  0.83  6.20    5.32 / 1.36  0.88  0.08   
8. Administrators are approachable to students. 6.12    5.49 / 1.16  0.63  6.08    5.34 / 1.31  0.74  0.15   

 

Copyright 2001, USA Group Noel-Levitz, Inc.
Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2004 Institutional Priorities Survey

Institutional Summary
Scales In Order With Items That Make Up the Scale - Campus Life
Our Institution Means National Group Means
Scale/Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
43. Student disciplinary procedures are fair. 6.32    5.63 / 1.32  0.69  6.37    5.50 / 1.35  0.87  0.13   
17. Living conditions in the residence halls are comfortable. 6.14    5.02 / 1.45  1.12  6.19    4.93 / 1.46  1.26  0.09   
50. Student activities fees are put to good use. 6.10    5.29 / 1.38  0.81  6.07    5.17 / 1.40  0.90  0.12   
26. There is an adequate selection of food available in the cafeteria. 5.73    4.99 / 1.59  0.74  5.86    5.30 / 1.56  0.56  -0.31*  

 

Copyright 2001, USA Group Noel-Levitz, Inc.
Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2004 Institutional Priorities Survey

Institutional Summary
Scales In Order With Items That Make Up the Scale - Campus Support Services
Our Institution Means National Group Means
Scale/Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
14. Library resources and services are adequate. 6.53    6.01 / 1.27  0.52  6.45    5.19 / 1.53  1.26  0.82***
19. Computer labs are adequate and accessible. 6.47    6.27 / 0.84  0.20  6.36    5.36 / 1.42  1.00  0.91***
29. Academic support services adequately meet the needs of students. 6.35    5.57 / 1.17  0.78  6.38    5.38 / 1.26  1.00  0.19   
33. There are adequate services to help students decide upon a career. 6.18    5.13 / 1.48  1.05  6.18    5.13 / 1.43  1.05  0.00   

 

Copyright 2001, USA Group Noel-Levitz, Inc.
Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2004 Institutional Priorities Survey

Institutional Summary
Scales In Order With Items That Make Up the Scale - Concern for the Individual
Our Institution Means National Group Means
Scale/Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
2. Faculty care about students as individuals. 6.72    5.77 / 1.15  0.95  6.70    5.91 / 1.00  0.79  -0.14   
18. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 6.63    5.34 / 1.37  1.29  6.65    5.56 / 1.19  1.09  -0.22*  
40. This institution shows concern for students as individuals. 6.53    5.86 / 1.14  0.67  6.56    5.86 / 1.13  0.70  0.00   
11. Academic advisors are concerned about students' success as individuals. 6.44    5.49 / 1.21  0.95  6.53    5.67 / 1.12  0.86  -0.18   

 

Copyright 2001, USA Group Noel-Levitz, Inc.
Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2004 Institutional Priorities Survey

Institutional Summary
Scales In Order With Items That Make Up the Scale - Instructional Effectiveness
Our Institution Means National Group Means
Scale/Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
2. Faculty care about students as individuals. 6.72    5.77 / 1.15  0.95  6.70    5.91 / 1.00  0.79  -0.14   
46. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their field. 6.71    6.01 / 0.96  0.70  6.72    6.06 / 0.97  0.66  -0.05   
27. Students are able to experience intellectual growth here. 6.69    6.02 / 0.98  0.67  6.65    5.91 / 1.05  0.74  0.11   
28. There is a commitment to academic excellence on this campus. 6.69    5.84 / 1.24  0.85  6.68    5.69 / 1.30  0.99  0.15   
12. The instruction in major fields is excellent. 6.67    5.69 / 1.07  0.98  6.69    5.68 / 1.10  1.01  0.01   
39. The quality of instruction students receive in most of their classes is excellent. 6.66    5.65 / 1.06  1.01  6.66    5.69 / 1.11  0.97  -0.04   
7. The content of the courses within each major is valuable. 6.63    5.69 / 1.02  0.94  6.64    5.64 / 1.07  1.00  0.05   
18. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 6.63    5.34 / 1.37  1.29  6.65    5.56 / 1.19  1.09  -0.22*  
41. Adjunct faculty are competent as classroom instructors. 6.57    5.61 / 1.26  0.96  6.45    5.34 / 1.28  1.11  0.27*  
31. Faculty provide timely feedback about student progress in their courses. 6.41    5.43 / 1.19  0.98  6.39    5.46 / 1.10  0.93  -0.03   
47. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus. 6.39    5.49 / 1.28  0.90  6.38    5.51 / 1.26  0.87  -0.02   
44. Faculty are usually available after class and during office hours. 6.29    5.46 / 1.28  0.83  6.34    5.64 / 1.22  0.70  -0.18   
36. Faculty take into consideration student differences as they teach their courses. 6.08    5.38 / 1.19  0.70  6.11    5.25 / 1.22  0.86  0.13   

 

Copyright 2001, USA Group Noel-Levitz, Inc.
Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2004 Institutional Priorities Survey

Institutional Summary
Scales In Order With Items That Make Up the Scale - Recruitment and Financial Aid
Our Institution Means National Group Means
Scale/Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
4. Financial aid counselors are helpful. 6.72    5.29 / 1.49  1.43  6.65    5.33 / 1.42  1.32  -0.04   
3. Admissions staff are knowledgeable. 6.71    5.78 / 1.22  0.93  6.63    5.51 / 1.26  1.12  0.27*  
10. Financial aid awards are announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning. 6.56    5.41 / 1.38  1.15  6.54    4.99 / 1.51  1.55  0.42** 
13. Adequate financial aid is available for most students. 6.41    5.51 / 1.31  0.90  6.43    4.91 / 1.51  1.52  0.60***
32. Admissions counselors accurately portray the campus in their recruiting practices. 6.40    5.47 / 1.29  0.93  6.50    5.27 / 1.43  1.23  0.20   

 

Copyright 2001, USA Group Noel-Levitz, Inc.
Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2004 Institutional Priorities Survey

Institutional Summary
Scales In Order With Items That Make Up the Scale - Registration Effectiveness
Our Institution Means National Group Means
Scale/Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
9. Billing policies are reasonable. 6.32    5.50 / 1.06  0.82  6.25    5.08 / 1.37  1.17  0.42** 
20. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 6.31    5.90 / 1.09  0.41  6.37    5.65 / 1.22  0.72  0.25*  
23. Students are able to register for classes they need with few conflicts. 6.28    4.74 / 1.51  1.54  6.30    4.80 / 1.46  1.50  -0.06   
34. Class change (drop/add) policies are reasonable. 6.01    5.81 / 1.18  0.20  6.01    5.73 / 1.16  0.28  0.08   

 

Copyright 2001, USA Group Noel-Levitz, Inc.
Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2004 Institutional Priorities Survey

Institutional Summary
Scales In Order With Items That Make Up the Scale - Responsiveness to Diverse Populations
Our Institution Means National Group Means
Scale/Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
61. Institution's commitment to part-time students?     5.37 / 1.32         5.14 / 1.45     0.23*  
62. Institution's commitment to evening students?     5.45 / 1.34         4.91 / 1.69     0.54***
63. Institution's commitment to older, returning learners?     5.23 / 1.48         5.19 / 1.52     0.04   
64. Institution's commitment to under-represented populations?     5.21 / 1.48         4.97 / 1.54     0.24   
65. Institution's commitment to commuters?     5.34 / 1.30         5.14 / 1.42     0.20   
66. Institution's commitment to students with disabilities?     5.46 / 1.25         5.02 / 1.58     0.44***

 

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Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2004 Institutional Priorities Survey

Institutional Summary
Scales In Order With Items That Make Up the Scale - Safety and Security
Our Institution Means National Group Means
Scale/Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
6. The campus is safe and secure for all students. 6.79    5.69 / 1.01  1.10  6.72    5.55 / 1.29  1.17  0.14   
25. Security staff respond quickly in emergencies. 6.70    5.70 / 1.18  1.00  6.63    5.39 / 1.46  1.24  0.31*  
21. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure. 6.43    5.73 / 1.17  0.70  6.32    5.10 / 1.51  1.22  0.63***
16. The amount of student parking space on campus is adequate. 5.61    3.43 / 1.85  2.18  5.60    4.09 / 1.97  1.51  -0.66***

 

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Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2004 Institutional Priorities Survey

Institutional Summary
Scales In Order With Items That Make Up the Scale - Service Excellence
Our Institution Means National Group Means
Scale/Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
1. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.72    6.01 / 1.01  0.71  6.68    5.85 / 1.07  0.83  0.16   
38. Students seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 6.36    5.05 / 1.43  1.31  6.36    4.67 / 1.58  1.69  0.38** 
20. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 6.31    5.90 / 1.09  0.41  6.37    5.65 / 1.22  0.72  0.25*  
48. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. 6.23    5.40 / 1.36  0.83  6.20    5.32 / 1.36  0.88  0.08   

 

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Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2004 Institutional Priorities Survey

Institutional Summary
Scales In Order With Items That Make Up the Scale - Student Centeredness
Our Institution Means National Group Means
Scale/Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
1. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.72    6.01 / 1.01  0.71  6.68    5.85 / 1.07  0.83  0.16   
30. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 6.55    6.18 / 0.87  0.37  6.58    5.97 / 1.04  0.61  0.21** 
40. This institution shows concern for students as individuals. 6.53    5.86 / 1.14  0.67  6.56    5.86 / 1.13  0.70  0.00   
8. Administrators are approachable to students. 6.12    5.49 / 1.16  0.63  6.08    5.34 / 1.31  0.74  0.15   

 

Copyright 2001, USA Group Noel-Levitz, Inc.
Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2004 Institutional Priorities Survey

Institutional Summary
Items: In Sequential Order
Our Institution Means National Group Means
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
1. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.72    6.01 / 1.01  0.71  6.68    5.85 / 1.07  0.83  0.16   
2. Faculty care about students as individuals. 6.72    5.77 / 1.15  0.95  6.70    5.91 / 1.00  0.79  -0.14   
3. Admissions staff are knowledgeable. 6.71    5.78 / 1.22  0.93  6.63    5.51 / 1.26  1.12  0.27*  
4. Financial aid counselors are helpful. 6.72    5.29 / 1.49  1.43  6.65    5.33 / 1.42  1.32  -0.04   
5. Academic advisors are approachable. 6.59    5.45 / 1.29  1.14  6.61    5.61 / 1.13  1.00  -0.16   
6. The campus is safe and secure for all students. 6.79    5.69 / 1.01  1.10  6.72    5.55 / 1.29  1.17  0.14   
7. The content of the courses within each major is valuable. 6.63    5.69 / 1.02  0.94  6.64    5.64 / 1.07  1.00  0.05   
8. Administrators are approachable to students. 6.12    5.49 / 1.16  0.63  6.08    5.34 / 1.31  0.74  0.15   
9. Billing policies are reasonable. 6.32    5.50 / 1.06  0.82  6.25    5.08 / 1.37  1.17  0.42** 
10. Financial aid awards are announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning. 6.56    5.41 / 1.38  1.15  6.54    4.99 / 1.51  1.55  0.42** 
11. Academic advisors are concerned about students' success as individuals. 6.44    5.49 / 1.21  0.95  6.53    5.67 / 1.12  0.86  -0.18   
12. The instruction in major fields is excellent. 6.67    5.69 / 1.07  0.98  6.69    5.68 / 1.10  1.01  0.01   
13. Adequate financial aid is available for most students. 6.41    5.51 / 1.31  0.90  6.43    4.91 / 1.51  1.52  0.60***
14. Library resources and services are adequate. 6.53    6.01 / 1.27  0.52  6.45    5.19 / 1.53  1.26  0.82***
15. Academic advisors help students set goals to work toward. 6.04    5.19 / 1.22  0.85  6.12    5.13 / 1.24  0.99  0.06   
16. The amount of student parking space on campus is adequate. 5.61    3.43 / 1.85  2.18  5.60    4.09 / 1.97  1.51  -0.66***
17. Living conditions in the residence halls are comfortable. 6.14    5.02 / 1.45  1.12  6.19    4.93 / 1.46  1.26  0.09   
18. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 6.63    5.34 / 1.37  1.29  6.65    5.56 / 1.19  1.09  -0.22*  
19. Computer labs are adequate and accessible. 6.47    6.27 / 0.84  0.20  6.36    5.36 / 1.42  1.00  0.91***
20. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 6.31    5.90 / 1.09  0.41  6.37    5.65 / 1.22  0.72  0.25*  
21. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure. 6.43    5.73 / 1.17  0.70  6.32    5.10 / 1.51  1.22  0.63***
22. Academic advisors are knowledgeable about requirements for majors within their area. 6.58    5.53 / 1.29  1.05  6.62    5.64 / 1.19  0.98  -0.11   
23. Students are able to register for classes they need with few conflicts. 6.28    4.74 / 1.51  1.54  6.30    4.80 / 1.46  1.50  -0.06   
24. The assessment and course placement procedures are reasonable. 6.09    5.39 / 1.11  0.70  6.11    5.23 / 1.21  0.88  0.16   
25. Security staff respond quickly in emergencies. 6.70    5.70 / 1.18  1.00  6.63    5.39 / 1.46  1.24  0.31*  
26. There is an adequate selection of food available in the cafeteria. 5.73    4.99 / 1.59  0.74  5.86    5.30 / 1.56  0.56  -0.31*  
27. Students are able to experience intellectual growth here. 6.69    6.02 / 0.98  0.67  6.65    5.91 / 1.05  0.74  0.11   
28. There is a commitment to academic excellence on this campus. 6.69    5.84 / 1.24  0.85  6.68    5.69 / 1.30  0.99  0.15   
29. Academic support services adequately meet the needs of students. 6.35    5.57 / 1.17  0.78  6.38    5.38 / 1.26  1.00  0.19   
30. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 6.55    6.18 / 0.87  0.37  6.58    5.97 / 1.04  0.61  0.21** 
31. Faculty provide timely feedback about student progress in their courses. 6.41    5.43 / 1.19  0.98  6.39    5.46 / 1.10  0.93  -0.03   
32. Admissions counselors accurately portray the campus in their recruiting practices. 6.40    5.47 / 1.29  0.93  6.50    5.27 / 1.43  1.23  0.20   
33. There are adequate services to help students decide upon a career. 6.18    5.13 / 1.48  1.05  6.18    5.13 / 1.43  1.05  0.00   
34. Class change (drop/add) policies are reasonable. 6.01    5.81 / 1.18  0.20  6.01    5.73 / 1.16  0.28  0.08   
35. This institution has a good reputation within the community. 6.52    6.06 / 1.03  0.46  6.46    5.77 / 1.26  0.69  0.29** 
36. Faculty take into consideration student differences as they teach their courses. 6.08    5.38 / 1.19  0.70  6.11    5.25 / 1.22  0.86  0.13   
37. Major requirements are clear and reasonable. 6.47    5.89 / 1.07  0.58  6.49    5.85 / 1.04  0.64  0.04   
38. Students seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 6.36    5.05 / 1.43  1.31  6.36    4.67 / 1.58  1.69  0.38** 
39. The quality of instruction students receive in most of their classes is excellent. 6.66    5.65 / 1.06  1.01  6.66    5.69 / 1.11  0.97  -0.04   
40. This institution shows concern for students as individuals. 6.53    5.86 / 1.14  0.67  6.56    5.86 / 1.13  0.70  0.00   
41. Adjunct faculty are competent as classroom instructors. 6.57    5.61 / 1.26  0.96  6.45    5.34 / 1.28  1.11  0.27*  
42. There is a strong commitment to racial harmony on this campus. 6.45    5.30 / 1.39  1.15  6.37    5.46 / 1.37  0.91  -0.16   
43. Student disciplinary procedures are fair. 6.32    5.63 / 1.32  0.69  6.37    5.50 / 1.35  0.87  0.13   
44. Faculty are usually available after class and during office hours. 6.29    5.46 / 1.28  0.83  6.34    5.64 / 1.22  0.70  -0.18   
45. Tuition paid is a worthwhile investment. 6.63    5.71 / 1.20  0.92  6.58    5.76 / 1.21  0.82  -0.05   
46. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their field. 6.71    6.01 / 0.96  0.70  6.72    6.06 / 0.97  0.66  -0.05   
47. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus. 6.39    5.49 / 1.28  0.90  6.38    5.51 / 1.26  0.87  -0.02   
48. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. 6.23    5.40 / 1.36  0.83  6.20    5.32 / 1.36  0.88  0.08   
49. On the whole, the campus is well-maintained. 6.35    6.16 / 1.11  0.19  6.31    5.75 / 1.36  0.56  0.41***
50. Student activities fees are put to good use. 6.10    5.29 / 1.38  0.81  6.07    5.17 / 1.40  0.90  0.12   
61. Institution's commitment to part-time students?     5.37 / 1.32         5.14 / 1.45     0.23*  
62. Institution's commitment to evening students?     5.45 / 1.34         4.91 / 1.69     0.54***
63. Institution's commitment to older, returning learners?     5.23 / 1.48         5.19 / 1.52     0.04   
64. Institution's commitment to under-represented populations?     5.21 / 1.48         4.97 / 1.54     0.24   
65. Institution's commitment to commuters?     5.34 / 1.30         5.14 / 1.42     0.20   
66. Institution's commitment to students with disabilities?     5.46 / 1.25         5.02 / 1.58     0.44***
67. Cost as factor in decision to enroll. 5.89        5.92         
68. Financial aid as factor in decision to enroll. 6.31        6.29         
69. Academic reputation as factor in decision to enroll. 6.22        5.91         
70. Size of institution as factor in decision to enroll. 5.95        5.63         
71. Opportunity to play sports as factor in decision to enroll. 2.88        4.31         
72. Recommendations from family/friends as factor in decision to enroll. 5.38        5.74         
73. Geographic setting as factor in decision to enroll. 5.75        5.34         
74. Campus appearance as factor in decision to enroll. 5.54        5.32         
75. Personalized attention prior to enrollment as factor in decision to enroll. 6.17        6.07         

 

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Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2004 Institutional Priorities Survey

Institutional Summary
Summary Items
Our Institution Means National Group Means
Summary Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
So far, how has your college experience met your expectations? 1=Much worse than expected, 7=Much better than expected     4.77 / 0.96         4.59 / 0.93     0.18*  
Rate your overall satisfaction with your experience here thus far. 1=Not satisfied at all, 7=Very satisfied     5.75 / 0.91         5.51 / 1.03     0.24** 
All in all, if you had to do it over, would you enroll here again? 1=Definitely not, 7=Definitely yes     5.86 / 0.95         5.67 / 1.13     0.19*  

 

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