Surveys were collected from over 1,400 students who attended the required New Student Orientation process for fall. Results of their responses on a four-point Likert-type scale (Strongly agree = 4; Agree = 3; Disagree = 2; Strongly disagree = 1) are listed:
The communications I received regarding Orientation were effective. 3.72
The online registration process for the event was easy to understand and complete. 3.55
The check-in process on the day of the event was well organized. 3.69
The event helped me feel connected with other new students and college staff. 3.47
After attending this event I feel more confident and prepared to succeed at Hudson Valley. 3.66
This event helped me gain a greater understanding of the support services available. 3.71
I understand the information available to me in WIReD and feel more comfortable using it. 3.59
My individual questions and concerns about courses were addressed by the academic advisor I worked with. 3.69
My advising session worked for me. 3.71
The activities that occurred during this event (Photo ID, Orientation Presentation, Tour Course Scheduling) were appropriate and meaningful. 3.71
I felt welcome at the College and that I made the right choice to attend Hudson Valley. 3.78
The top 5 listed “free response” comments for the following questions include:
What suggestions do you have for this program?
121 Nothing; none; it was great; keep up the good work
24 No suggestions
15 Better food
10 Longer tours
9 More food
What was the most helpful part of the program?
211 Advisors/1 on 1 meetings
192 Scheduling/Registration
177 Tour
72 WIReD
38 Everything
Please make additional comments you would like to share.
45 None
36 Tour was great
21 Good; great job
12 It was fun; cool; awesome; great
10 Very helpful
Thank you to all — faculty, staff and students — who assisted in making this year’s New Student Orientation successful. Over 90 individuals from campus participated in the process.
Published: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:27:35 +0000 by a.popovics