Validating the University Mission: The Learner Survey

1998 Highlights at Valley City State University
 

At least ninety percent of respondents reported Agree/Strongly Agree for the following statements:

Using a computer increases my communication with other students.
93%
Having my own computer broadens ways for me to receive and/or present information.
97%
Having my own computer saves me time.
95%
It is important to me to have computer access at any time, day or night.
90%
Using various technologies enhances my learning experience.
90%
I use my computer daily.
90%
Using a computer provides a variety of settings for learning (e.g., working by myself, working with others, working as a member of a team).
90%

At least seventy-five percent of respondents reported Agree/Strongly Agree for the following:

It is important to me to have my own computer to use.
89%
The various technology skills I am developing at this university are essential to my future employment.
86%
Using a computer increases my communication with faculty.
79%
This university fosters cooperation in learning.
80%
Having my own computer makes it easier to be actively involved in the learning process.
83%
I use the Internet often to research topics for courses.
87%
Having my own computer helps me assume personal responsibility for learning.
81%
Using a computer makes it easier to meet my learning needs.
81%
This university has a supportive, positive learning environment.
87%
Using a computer enables me to integrate and organize knowledge in personally meaningful ways.
78%
The learning environment at this university is non-threatening.
86%
Using a computer during class is valuable to my learning.
75%
I access the Internet daily.
81%
I use e-mail daily.
89%