The first part of the survey evaluated student perceptions of faculty and their contributions to student learning. This component of the survey instrument is based on the Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education published in 1987 by Arthur W. Checkering and Zelda F. Gamson. In five of the seven categories, the sophomore respondents rated UNCP faculty higher than the cumulative system-wide average. Based on their experiences so far, how they would evaluate several activities and events. Only General Education-related categories are addressed here.
Most sophomores appear satisfied with their access to technology and equipment.
Section C of the survey addressed the issues of Campus Safety, Size, the spoken English of Instructors, and Experience with Graduate Teaching Assistants. The item that may be generally applied to our evaluation of general education was size. Because this report is intended to assess general education, no explanation of data is offered for this section. In summarizing the results of the 1997 Sophomore Survey as it relates to the assessment of general education, it appears that students, at this level, are genuinely satisfied with their educational experience so far at UNC Pembroke. However, no single measure can adequately reflect a comprehensive evaluation of any activity.