Self Study Surveys 2006

For a full report of the 2006 self-study survey process and results, please contact the Assessment Coordinator.

Survey Development: Survey items originated from the wording of the HLC criteria and their components, from previous self-study surveys at NCU, and from ideas submitted from each of the criterion subcommittees. Items were originally drafted and then reviewed by the chair of the steering committee as well as each subcommittee. Changes to items were based on the fedback provided.

Survey Groups: Eight groups were identified to receive self-study surveys, including all full time faculty, all staff members, each administrator, each member of the board of regents, 200 randomly selected alumni graduating in the previous five years, 150 current students, and 50 Assemblies of God churches in our supporting districts. Thirty surveys were also distributed to groups that frequently conduct business with NCU, neighborhood residents, and neighborhood groups/businesses. With the exception of this various constituencies group, the groups surveyed were either populationos (every member of the group) or truly random samples. This factor along with the generous response rate (see below) gives the institution a great degree of confidence that the data provided accurately represent the views of the various constituencies associated with NCU.

Survey; Response: Of the 590 surveys distributed, 342 usable surveys were returned with a 58% response rate. Answers on the bulk of items included 1 = strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = neutral, 4 = agree, and 5 = strongly agree.

Quick summary of the criterion, Mission and Integrity: Ninety-two percent of the 13 individual items in this criterion were answered in the "agree" category of respones, with one of the thirteen in the "neutral" category. Each of the various groups agree that the institution's mission/vision statements are clear, and that these statements articulate the organization's commitments and priorities. There was less enthusiasm about the policies and procedures allowing for a timely response to complaints and grievances. Items with the least agreement between the constituent groups included both the institutional policies and functioning of the board of regents as they both relate to effective leadership. The general trend, however, was toward broad support for the mission and integrity of the institution.

Quick summary of the criterion, Preparing for the Future: Across the different constituent groups, 56% of the 16 items in this criterion were answered in the "agree" category of responses, with 44% of the items in the "neutral" category. Except for faculty, all other groups agree that the institution makes great attempts to be prepared for a successful future. The consensus across the groups is that the number of faculty is insufficient to meet the organizatin's futur egoals. Except for the board of regents and A/G churches, there is consensus that resources at NCU are insufficient to achieve educational quality. The general trend acrosss groups was that the organization is preparing for the future, although there are specific concerns from various groups, especially faculty.