MA Graduate Student Survey

Part I

Survey Type

601 Survey
Exit Survey

Question 1

Enrollment Status

Full-Time
Part-Time

Question 2

Appointment

GTA in Writing Center
GTA teaching 101/102
Other

If other please describe

Question 3

Degree Option

MA Thesis
Culminating Project

Question 4

What are your goals or plans following the MA program?

Question 5

To what extent did the following documents provide clear, accurate, and complete information: (Please indicate 1-4, 1=Not at all and 4=Very clear and complete)

Graduate program guidelines/handbook

Graduate program calendars

MA culminating project guidelines

Part II

Please select the response that best corresponds to your agreement with the following statements:

Question 2.1

I received sufficient advising about what courses I should take.

Question 2.2

The graduate program guidelines for fulfilling degree requirements are clear.

Question 2.3

The program provides sufficient information about how to register for courses.

Question 2.4

The Director of Graduate studies is available to answer any questions I have.

Question 2.5

The Director of Graduate studies provides helpful and accurate information when I request it.

Question 2.6

The Graduate Program Assistant provides helpful and accurate information when I request it.

Question 2.7

I had difficulty registering for the courses needed to complete my degree.

Question 2.8

The program has a reasonable and appropriate number of requirements.

Question 2.9

The program regularly offers a variety of courses I am interested in taking.

Question 2.10

Please comment on any of the questions in Part II.

Part III

Question 3.1

601 (Introduction to English Studies) is good preparation for the types of research required in other graduate classes

Question 3.2

601 prepared me to do advanced work in English studies.

Question 3.3

691 (Contemporary Theories of Interpretation) introduced me to theories and theoretical applications that I found useful in my other coursework and culminating project/thesis.

Question 3.4

The courses I have taken require an appropriate amount of work.

Question 3.5

The courses I have taken are intellectually challenging.

Question 3.6

The classrooms in which my classes met were adequate.

Question 3.7

The university provided sufficient computer facilities for me to complete my work.

Question 3.8

Please comment on any of the questions in Part III:

Part IV

Please answer the questions in this section only if you have completed the thesis or culminating project

Question 4.1

My coursework prepared me for the thesis/culminating project.

Question 4.2

I knew what to expect in my thesis defense/culminating project meeting:

Question 4.3

I understood how to prepare for my thesis defense/culminating project meeting:

Question 4.4

My thesis/culminating project advisor provided me with useful feedback on my project.

Question 4.5

My thesis/culminating project advisor provided me with timely feedback on my project.

Question 4.6

Overall, I am satisfied with my thesis/culminating project experience.

Question 4.7

Please comment on any of the questions in Part IV.

Part V

Question 5.1

Faculty are generally available to meet with me outside of class to discuss my work.

Question 5.2

Faculty provide useful comments on my course papers and other materials

Question 5.3

Faculty are supportive of my intellectual and/or professional interests.

Question 5.4

I have intellectually stimulating interactions with my fellow students in the program

Question 5.5

My fellow students provide a supportive atmosphere for graduate studies.

Question 5.6

I have had sufficient opportunities to participate in graduate student reading or writing groups.

Question 5.7

I have been involved with the English Graduate Organization.

Part VI

Complete Part 6 only if you received financial support from the program.

Question 6.1

My GTA stipend and benefits provide adequate financial support.

Question 6.2

The workload required for my GTA stipend is reasonable.

Question 6.3

My experience working in the Writing Center was valuable.

Question 6.4

604 (Writing Center Theory and Practice) provided me with adequate preparation to consult in the Writing Center.

Question 6.5

The Writing Center provided adequate space in which to conduct my duties as a consultant.

Question 6.6

My experience teaching composition was valuable.

Question 6.7

602 (Teaching College Composition) provided me with adequate preparation to teach composition classes.

Question 6.8

The composition program provided adequate space in which to conduct my duties as an instructor.

Question 6.9

Please comment on any of the questions in Part VI:

Question 7

I would like to see more courses offered in the following areas:

Question 8

Have you received professional guidance for career preparation or future graduate studies? Please comment.

Question 9

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