Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2003 Institutional Priorities Survey, 4-Year College

Demographic Information
Gender N%
Female 99 55.31%
Male 72 40.22%
Prefer not to respond 8 4.47%
   Total179 100.00%
 No response4
 
Ethnicity/Race N%
African-American 16 8.99%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 0 0.00%
Asian or Pacific Islander 2 1.12%
Caucasian/White 134 75.28%
Hispanic 4 2.25%
Other race 5 2.81%
Race - Prefer not to respond 17 9.55%
   Total178 100.00%
 No response5
 
Employment N%
Full-time 173 96.65%
Part-time 6 3.35%
Temporary 0 0.00%
   Total179 100.00%
 No response4
 
Position N%
Faculty 77 43.26%
Administration 47 26.40%
Staff 54 30.34%
Board Member/trustee 0 0.00%
   Total178 100.00%
 No response5
 
Years Employed N%
Less than 1 year 14 7.82%
1-5 years 53 29.61%
6-10 years 29 16.20%
11-20 years 48 26.82%
More than 20 years 35 19.55%
   Total179 100.00%
 No response4
 
Tenure Status N%
Tenured 57 67.86%
Tenure-track 8 9.52%
Non-tenure track 13 15.48%
Other tenure status 6 7.14%
   Total84 100.00%
 No response99
 
Teaching Assignment N%
Undergraduate courses 55 68.75%
Graduate courses 10 12.50%
Both undergraduate and graduate courses 11 13.75%
Other teaching assignment 4 5.00%
   Total80 100.00%
 No response103
 
Rank N%
Professor 26 32.50%
Associate professor 32 40.00%
Assistant professor 9 11.25%
Instructor/lecturer 10 12.50%
Adjunct 3 3.75%
   Total80 100.00%
 No response103
 
Institution Question N%
Campus Item - Answer 1 1100.00%
Campus Item - Answer 2 0 0.00%
Campus Item - Answer 3 0 0.00%
Campus Item - Answer 4 0 0.00%
Campus Item - Answer 5 0 0.00%
Campus Item - Answer 6 0 0.00%
   Total1 100.00%
 No response182
 
Institution Question 2 N%
Campus Item 2 - Answer 1 1100.00%
Campus Item 2 - Answer 2 0 0.00%
Campus Item 2 - Answer 3 0 0.00%
Campus Item 2 - Answer 4 0 0.00%
Campus Item 2 - Answer 5 0 0.00%
Campus Item 2 - Answer 6 0 0.00%
   Total1 100.00%
 No response182
 
Department or Office N%
1000 12 6.74%
1012 26 14.61%
1020 58 32.58%
1030 5 2.81%
1040 14 7.87%
1050 8 4.49%
1060 12 6.74%
1070 4 2.25%
2000 11 6.18%
2030 12 6.74%
2040 16 8.99%
 Noel-Levitz Survey Results
Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2003 Institutional Priorities Survey, 4-Year College

Institutional Summary
Scales: In Order of Importance
Loyola University New Orleans 4-Year Private Institutions (IPS)
Scales Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
Concern for the Individual 6.56    5.63 / 0.98  0.93  6.62    5.71 / 0.90  0.91  -0.08   
Recruitment and Financial Aid 6.55    5.31 / 1.19  1.24  6.55    5.14 / 1.13  1.41  0.17   
Instructional Effectiveness 6.54    5.59 / 0.96  0.95  6.54    5.60 / 0.82  0.94  -0.01   
Campus Climate 6.49    5.69 / 0.88  0.80  6.51    5.54 / 0.84  0.97  0.15*  
Academic Advising 6.46    5.46 / 1.06  1.00  6.47    5.55 / 0.92  0.92  -0.09   
Student Centeredness 6.45    5.82 / 0.95  0.63  6.48    5.69 / 0.92  0.79  0.13   
Campus Support Services 6.43    5.63 / 1.07  0.80  6.36    5.13 / 1.11  1.23  0.50***
Service Excellence 6.39    5.60 / 0.97  0.79  6.41    5.31 / 1.04  1.10  0.29***
Safety and Security 6.36    5.09 / 1.12  1.27  6.32    5.00 / 1.18  1.32  0.09   
Registration Effectiveness 6.21    5.38 / 1.07  0.83  6.24    5.28 / 1.02  0.96  0.10   
Campus Life 6.02    5.19 / 1.28  0.83  6.12    5.11 / 1.18  1.01  0.08   
Responsiveness to Diverse Populations     5.28 / 1.25         5.02 / 1.26     0.26** 

 

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Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2003 Institutional Priorities Survey, 4-Year College

Institutional Summary
Items: In Order of Importance
Loyola University New Orleans 4-Year Private Institutions (IPS)
Items Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
6. The campus is safe and secure for all students. 6.76    5.68 / 1.19  1.08  6.72    5.49 / 1.32  1.23  0.19   
28. There is a commitment to academic excellence on this campus. 6.73    5.81 / 1.35  0.92  6.68    5.60 / 1.35  1.08  0.21*  
46. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their field. 6.72    5.93 / 1.15  0.79  6.72    6.05 / 0.99  0.67  -0.12   
27. Students are able to experience intellectual growth here. 6.71    5.98 / 1.14  0.73  6.63    5.85 / 1.10  0.78  0.13   
1. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.70    5.96 / 1.08  0.74  6.69    5.79 / 1.09  0.90  0.17*  
12. The instruction in major fields is excellent. 6.70    5.51 / 1.31  1.19  6.69    5.62 / 1.14  1.07  -0.11   
3. Admissions staff are knowledgeable. 6.67    5.60 / 1.36  1.07  6.62    5.41 / 1.29  1.21  0.19   
4. Financial aid counselors are helpful. 6.66    5.09 / 1.49  1.57  6.65    5.21 / 1.45  1.44  -0.12   
2. Faculty care about students as individuals. 6.65    5.76 / 1.07  0.89  6.70    5.88 / 1.01  0.82  -0.12   
7. The content of the courses within each major is valuable. 6.65    5.51 / 1.20  1.14  6.64    5.61 / 1.09  1.03  -0.10   
39. The quality of instruction students receive in most of their classes is excellent. 6.63    5.58 / 1.22  1.05  6.67    5.64 / 1.14  1.03  -0.06   
22. Academic advisors are knowledgeable about requirements for majors within their area. 6.62    5.64 / 1.20  0.98  6.62    5.63 / 1.18  0.99  0.01   
5. Academic advisors are approachable. 6.58    5.36 / 1.31  1.22  6.61    5.59 / 1.14  1.02  -0.23*  
10. Financial aid awards are announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning. 6.58    5.23 / 1.34  1.35  6.54    4.85 / 1.55  1.69  0.38*  
25. Security staff respond quickly in emergencies. 6.58    5.62 / 1.35  0.96  6.62    5.28 / 1.52  1.34  0.34** 
18. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 6.57    5.49 / 1.21  1.08  6.66    5.53 / 1.20  1.13  -0.04   
14. Library resources and services are adequate. 6.56    5.82 / 1.45  0.74  6.46    5.02 / 1.61  1.44  0.80***
45. Tuition paid is a worthwhile investment. 6.55    5.75 / 1.20  0.80  6.58    5.75 / 1.21  0.83  0.00   
40. This institution shows concern for students as individuals. 6.51    5.83 / 1.16  0.68  6.57    5.80 / 1.17  0.77  0.03   
11. Academic advisors are concerned about students' success as individuals. 6.50    5.37 / 1.30  1.13  6.53    5.62 / 1.13  0.91  -0.25** 
19. Computer labs are adequate and accessible. 6.50    5.99 / 1.16  0.51  6.41    5.18 / 1.50  1.23  0.81***
30. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 6.50    6.05 / 1.12  0.45  6.58    5.89 / 1.10  0.69  0.16   
37. Major requirements are clear and reasonable. 6.49    5.95 / 1.10  0.54  6.49    5.80 / 1.06  0.69  0.15   
35. This institution has a good reputation within the community. 6.47    6.02 / 1.16  0.45  6.47    5.72 / 1.32  0.75  0.30** 
29. Academic support services adequately meet the needs of students. 6.45    5.66 / 1.23  0.79  6.38    5.30 / 1.29  1.08  0.36***
32. Admissions counselors accurately portray the campus in their recruiting practices. 6.43    5.43 / 1.39  1.00  6.49    5.19 / 1.46  1.30  0.24   
13. Adequate financial aid is available for most students. 6.42    5.17 / 1.35  1.25  6.44    4.93 / 1.49  1.51  0.24   
41. Adjunct faculty are competent as classroom instructors. 6.42    5.46 / 1.35  0.96  6.44    5.28 / 1.30  1.16  0.18   
47. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus. 6.42    5.53 / 1.33  0.89  6.37    5.42 / 1.34  0.95  0.11   
44. Faculty are usually available after class and during office hours. 6.38    5.26 / 1.52  1.12  6.34    5.59 / 1.23  0.75  -0.33** 
21. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure. 6.37    5.66 / 1.33  0.71  6.32    5.01 / 1.58  1.31  0.65***
31. Faculty provide timely feedback about student progress in their courses. 6.37    5.45 / 1.20  0.92  6.38    5.44 / 1.12  0.94  0.01   
38. Students seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 6.36    5.07 / 1.36  1.29  6.37    4.60 / 1.59  1.77  0.47***
42. There is a strong commitment to racial harmony on this campus. 6.36    5.34 / 1.39  1.02  6.39    5.40 / 1.39  0.99  -0.06   
20. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 6.34    5.91 / 1.01  0.43  6.37    5.60 / 1.23  0.77  0.31** 
68. Financial aid as factor in decision to enroll. 6.31        6.27            
23. Students are able to register for classes they need with few conflicts. 6.30    4.58 / 1.54  1.72  6.29    4.71 / 1.49  1.58  -0.13   
49. On the whole, the campus is well-maintained. 6.27    6.18 / 1.05  0.09  6.32    5.58 / 1.46  0.74  0.60***
43. Student disciplinary procedures are fair. 6.26    5.58 / 1.28  0.68  6.37    5.45 / 1.36  0.92  0.13   
69. Academic reputation as factor in decision to enroll. 6.21        5.82            
33. There are adequate services to help students decide upon a career. 6.20    4.96 / 1.51  1.24  6.19    5.03 / 1.47  1.16  -0.07   
9. Billing policies are reasonable. 6.16    5.23 / 1.38  0.93  6.27    5.03 / 1.38  1.24  0.20   
48. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. 6.15    5.44 / 1.45  0.71  6.21    5.21 / 1.42  1.00  0.23   
24. The assessment and course placement procedures are reasonable. 6.11    5.26 / 1.20  0.85  6.09    5.16 / 1.24  0.93  0.10   
15. Academic advisors help students set goals to work toward. 6.10    4.96 / 1.34  1.14  6.10    5.06 / 1.26  1.04  -0.10   
75. Personalized attention prior to enrollment as factor in decision to enroll. 6.10        6.00            
8. Administrators are approachable to students. 6.07    5.43 / 1.37  0.64  6.09    5.25 / 1.34  0.84  0.18   
17. Living conditions in the residence halls are comfortable. 6.07    5.03 / 1.40  1.04  6.20    4.84 / 1.51  1.36  0.19   
34. Class change (drop/add) policies are reasonable. 6.05    5.80 / 1.22  0.25  6.02    5.71 / 1.15  0.31  0.09   
36. Faculty take into consideration student differences as they teach their courses. 5.99    5.21 / 1.26  0.78  6.11    5.21 / 1.23  0.90  0.00   
50. Student activities fees are put to good use. 5.99    5.20 / 1.36  0.79  6.06    5.04 / 1.43  1.02  0.16   
67. Cost as factor in decision to enroll. 5.99        5.89            
70. Size of institution as factor in decision to enroll. 5.95        5.57            
26. There is an adequate selection of food available in the cafeteria. 5.76    5.01 / 1.69  0.75  5.86    5.11 / 1.64  0.75  -0.10   
16. The amount of student parking space on campus is adequate. 5.74    3.49 / 2.06  2.25  5.63    4.25 / 1.94  1.38  -0.76***
73. Geographic setting as factor in decision to enroll. 5.61        5.29            
72. Recommendations from family/friends as factor in decision to enroll. 5.50        5.70            
74. Campus appearance as factor in decision to enroll. 5.49        5.20            
71. Opportunity to play sports as factor in decision to enroll. 2.74        4.22            
61. Institution's commitment to part-time students?     5.23 / 1.44         5.15 / 1.45     0.08   
62. Institution's commitment to evening students?     5.26 / 1.56         4.85 / 1.72     0.41** 
63. Institution's commitment to older, returning learners?     5.30 / 1.49         5.16 / 1.52     0.14   
64. Institution's commitment to under-represented populations?     5.09 / 1.46         4.93 / 1.55     0.16   
65. Institution's commitment to commuters?     5.39 / 1.35         5.15 / 1.42     0.24*  
66. Institution's commitment to students with disabilities?     5.38 / 1.41         4.89 / 1.62     0.49***

 

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Noel-Levitz Survey Results
Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2003 Institutional Priorities Survey, 4-Year College

Institutional Summary
Student Centeredness
Loyola University New Orleans 4-Year Private Institutions (IPS)
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
1. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.70    5.96 / 1.08  0.74  6.69    5.79 / 1.09  0.90  0.17*  
8. Administrators are approachable to students. 6.07    5.43 / 1.37  0.64  6.09    5.25 / 1.34  0.84  0.18   
30. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 6.50    6.05 / 1.12  0.45  6.58    5.89 / 1.10  0.69  0.16   
40. This institution shows concern for students as individuals. 6.51    5.83 / 1.16  0.68  6.57    5.80 / 1.17  0.77  0.03   

 

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Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2003 Institutional Priorities Survey, 4-Year College

Institutional Summary
Campus Life
Loyola University New Orleans 4-Year Private Institutions (IPS)
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
17. Living conditions in the residence halls are comfortable. 6.07    5.03 / 1.40  1.04  6.20    4.84 / 1.51  1.36  0.19   
26. There is an adequate selection of food available in the cafeteria. 5.76    5.01 / 1.69  0.75  5.86    5.11 / 1.64  0.75  -0.10   
43. Student disciplinary procedures are fair. 6.26    5.58 / 1.28  0.68  6.37    5.45 / 1.36  0.92  0.13   
50. Student activities fees are put to good use. 5.99    5.20 / 1.36  0.79  6.06    5.04 / 1.43  1.02  0.16   

 

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Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2003 Institutional Priorities Survey, 4-Year College

Institutional Summary
Instructional Effectiveness
Loyola University New Orleans 4-Year Private Institutions (IPS)
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
2. Faculty care about students as individuals. 6.65    5.76 / 1.07  0.89  6.70    5.88 / 1.01  0.82  -0.12   
7. The content of the courses within each major is valuable. 6.65    5.51 / 1.20  1.14  6.64    5.61 / 1.09  1.03  -0.10   
12. The instruction in major fields is excellent. 6.70    5.51 / 1.31  1.19  6.69    5.62 / 1.14  1.07  -0.11   
18. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 6.57    5.49 / 1.21  1.08  6.66    5.53 / 1.20  1.13  -0.04   
27. Students are able to experience intellectual growth here. 6.71    5.98 / 1.14  0.73  6.63    5.85 / 1.10  0.78  0.13   
28. There is a commitment to academic excellence on this campus. 6.73    5.81 / 1.35  0.92  6.68    5.60 / 1.35  1.08  0.21*  
31. Faculty provide timely feedback about student progress in their courses. 6.37    5.45 / 1.20  0.92  6.38    5.44 / 1.12  0.94  0.01   
36. Faculty take into consideration student differences as they teach their courses. 5.99    5.21 / 1.26  0.78  6.11    5.21 / 1.23  0.90  0.00   
39. The quality of instruction students receive in most of their classes is excellent. 6.63    5.58 / 1.22  1.05  6.67    5.64 / 1.14  1.03  -0.06   
41. Adjunct faculty are competent as classroom instructors. 6.42    5.46 / 1.35  0.96  6.44    5.28 / 1.30  1.16  0.18   
44. Faculty are usually available after class and during office hours. 6.38    5.26 / 1.52  1.12  6.34    5.59 / 1.23  0.75  -0.33** 
46. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their field. 6.72    5.93 / 1.15  0.79  6.72    6.05 / 0.99  0.67  -0.12   
47. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus. 6.42    5.53 / 1.33  0.89  6.37    5.42 / 1.34  0.95  0.11   

 

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Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2003 Institutional Priorities Survey, 4-Year College

Institutional Summary
Recruitment and Financial Aid
Loyola University New Orleans 4-Year Private Institutions (IPS)
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
3. Admissions staff are knowledgeable. 6.67    5.60 / 1.36  1.07  6.62    5.41 / 1.29  1.21  0.19   
4. Financial aid counselors are helpful. 6.66    5.09 / 1.49  1.57  6.65    5.21 / 1.45  1.44  -0.12   
10. Financial aid awards are announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning. 6.58    5.23 / 1.34  1.35  6.54    4.85 / 1.55  1.69  0.38*  
13. Adequate financial aid is available for most students. 6.42    5.17 / 1.35  1.25  6.44    4.93 / 1.49  1.51  0.24   
32. Admissions counselors accurately portray the campus in their recruiting practices. 6.43    5.43 / 1.39  1.00  6.49    5.19 / 1.46  1.30  0.24   

 

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Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2003 Institutional Priorities Survey, 4-Year College

Institutional Summary
Campus Support Services
Loyola University New Orleans 4-Year Private Institutions (IPS)
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
14. Library resources and services are adequate. 6.56    5.82 / 1.45  0.74  6.46    5.02 / 1.61  1.44  0.80***
19. Computer labs are adequate and accessible. 6.50    5.99 / 1.16  0.51  6.41    5.18 / 1.50  1.23  0.81***
29. Academic support services adequately meet the needs of students. 6.45    5.66 / 1.23  0.79  6.38    5.30 / 1.29  1.08  0.36***
33. There are adequate services to help students decide upon a career. 6.20    4.96 / 1.51  1.24  6.19    5.03 / 1.47  1.16  -0.07   

 

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Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2003 Institutional Priorities Survey, 4-Year College

Institutional Summary
Academic Advising
Loyola University New Orleans 4-Year Private Institutions (IPS)
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
5. Academic advisors are approachable. 6.58    5.36 / 1.31  1.22  6.61    5.59 / 1.14  1.02  -0.23*  
11. Academic advisors are concerned about students' success as individuals. 6.50    5.37 / 1.30  1.13  6.53    5.62 / 1.13  0.91  -0.25** 
15. Academic advisors help students set goals to work toward. 6.10    4.96 / 1.34  1.14  6.10    5.06 / 1.26  1.04  -0.10   
22. Academic advisors are knowledgeable about requirements for majors within their area. 6.62    5.64 / 1.20  0.98  6.62    5.63 / 1.18  0.99  0.01   
37. Major requirements are clear and reasonable. 6.49    5.95 / 1.10  0.54  6.49    5.80 / 1.06  0.69  0.15   

 

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Noel-Levitz Survey Results
Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2003 Institutional Priorities Survey, 4-Year College

Institutional Summary
Registration Effectiveness
Loyola University New Orleans 4-Year Private Institutions (IPS)
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
9. Billing policies are reasonable. 6.16    5.23 / 1.38  0.93  6.27    5.03 / 1.38  1.24  0.20   
20. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 6.34    5.91 / 1.01  0.43  6.37    5.60 / 1.23  0.77  0.31** 
23. Students are able to register for classes they need with few conflicts. 6.30    4.58 / 1.54  1.72  6.29    4.71 / 1.49  1.58  -0.13   
34. Class change (drop/add) policies are reasonable. 6.05    5.80 / 1.22  0.25  6.02    5.71 / 1.15  0.31  0.09   

 

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Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2003 Institutional Priorities Survey, 4-Year College

Institutional Summary
Safety and Security
Loyola University New Orleans 4-Year Private Institutions (IPS)
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
6. The campus is safe and secure for all students. 6.76    5.68 / 1.19  1.08  6.72    5.49 / 1.32  1.23  0.19   
16. The amount of student parking space on campus is adequate. 5.74    3.49 / 2.06  2.25  5.63    4.25 / 1.94  1.38  -0.76***
21. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure. 6.37    5.66 / 1.33  0.71  6.32    5.01 / 1.58  1.31  0.65***
25. Security staff respond quickly in emergencies. 6.58    5.62 / 1.35  0.96  6.62    5.28 / 1.52  1.34  0.34** 

 

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Noel-Levitz Survey Results
Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2003 Institutional Priorities Survey, 4-Year College

Institutional Summary
Concern for the Individual
Loyola University New Orleans 4-Year Private Institutions (IPS)
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
2. Faculty care about students as individuals. 6.65    5.76 / 1.07  0.89  6.70    5.88 / 1.01  0.82  -0.12   
11. Academic advisors are concerned about students' success as individuals. 6.50    5.37 / 1.30  1.13  6.53    5.62 / 1.13  0.91  -0.25** 
18. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 6.57    5.49 / 1.21  1.08  6.66    5.53 / 1.20  1.13  -0.04   
40. This institution shows concern for students as individuals. 6.51    5.83 / 1.16  0.68  6.57    5.80 / 1.17  0.77  0.03   

 

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Noel-Levitz Survey Results
Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2003 Institutional Priorities Survey, 4-Year College

Institutional Summary
Service Excellence
Loyola University New Orleans 4-Year Private Institutions (IPS)
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
1. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.70    5.96 / 1.08  0.74  6.69    5.79 / 1.09  0.90  0.17*  
20. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 6.34    5.91 / 1.01  0.43  6.37    5.60 / 1.23  0.77  0.31** 
38. Students seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 6.36    5.07 / 1.36  1.29  6.37    4.60 / 1.59  1.77  0.47***
48. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. 6.15    5.44 / 1.45  0.71  6.21    5.21 / 1.42  1.00  0.23   

 

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Noel-Levitz Survey Results
Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2003 Institutional Priorities Survey, 4-Year College

Institutional Summary
Responsiveness to Diverse Populations
Loyola University New Orleans 4-Year Private Institutions (IPS)
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
61. Institution's commitment to part-time students?     5.23 / 1.44         5.15 / 1.45     0.08   
62. Institution's commitment to evening students?     5.26 / 1.56         4.85 / 1.72     0.41** 
63. Institution's commitment to older, returning learners?     5.30 / 1.49         5.16 / 1.52     0.14   
64. Institution's commitment to under-represented populations?     5.09 / 1.46         4.93 / 1.55     0.16   
65. Institution's commitment to commuters?     5.39 / 1.35         5.15 / 1.42     0.24*  
66. Institution's commitment to students with disabilities?     5.38 / 1.41         4.89 / 1.62     0.49***

 

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Noel-Levitz Survey Results
Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2003 Institutional Priorities Survey, 4-Year College

Institutional Summary
Campus Climate
Loyola University New Orleans 4-Year Private Institutions (IPS)
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
1. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.70    5.96 / 1.08  0.74  6.69    5.79 / 1.09  0.90  0.17*  
2. Faculty care about students as individuals. 6.65    5.76 / 1.07  0.89  6.70    5.88 / 1.01  0.82  -0.12   
6. The campus is safe and secure for all students. 6.76    5.68 / 1.19  1.08  6.72    5.49 / 1.32  1.23  0.19   
8. Administrators are approachable to students. 6.07    5.43 / 1.37  0.64  6.09    5.25 / 1.34  0.84  0.18   
28. There is a commitment to academic excellence on this campus. 6.73    5.81 / 1.35  0.92  6.68    5.60 / 1.35  1.08  0.21*  
30. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 6.50    6.05 / 1.12  0.45  6.58    5.89 / 1.10  0.69  0.16   
35. This institution has a good reputation within the community. 6.47    6.02 / 1.16  0.45  6.47    5.72 / 1.32  0.75  0.30** 
38. Students seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 6.36    5.07 / 1.36  1.29  6.37    4.60 / 1.59  1.77  0.47***
40. This institution shows concern for students as individuals. 6.51    5.83 / 1.16  0.68  6.57    5.80 / 1.17  0.77  0.03   
42. There is a strong commitment to racial harmony on this campus. 6.36    5.34 / 1.39  1.02  6.39    5.40 / 1.39  0.99  -0.06   
45. Tuition paid is a worthwhile investment. 6.55    5.75 / 1.20  0.80  6.58    5.75 / 1.21  0.83  0.00   
48. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. 6.15    5.44 / 1.45  0.71  6.21    5.21 / 1.42  1.00  0.23   

 

Copyright 2001, USA Group Noel-Levitz, Inc.
Noel-Levitz Survey Results
Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2003 Institutional Priorities Survey, 4-Year College

Institutional Summary
Items: In Sequential Order
Loyola University New Orleans 4-Year Private Institutions (IPS)
Items Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
1. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.70    5.96 / 1.08  0.74  6.69    5.79 / 1.09  0.90  0.17*  
2. Faculty care about students as individuals. 6.65    5.76 / 1.07  0.89  6.70    5.88 / 1.01  0.82  -0.12   
3. Admissions staff are knowledgeable. 6.67    5.60 / 1.36  1.07  6.62    5.41 / 1.29  1.21  0.19   
4. Financial aid counselors are helpful. 6.66    5.09 / 1.49  1.57  6.65    5.21 / 1.45  1.44  -0.12   
5. Academic advisors are approachable. 6.58    5.36 / 1.31  1.22  6.61    5.59 / 1.14  1.02  -0.23*  
6. The campus is safe and secure for all students. 6.76    5.68 / 1.19  1.08  6.72    5.49 / 1.32  1.23  0.19   
7. The content of the courses within each major is valuable. 6.65    5.51 / 1.20  1.14  6.64    5.61 / 1.09  1.03  -0.10   
8. Administrators are approachable to students. 6.07    5.43 / 1.37  0.64  6.09    5.25 / 1.34  0.84  0.18   
9. Billing policies are reasonable. 6.16    5.23 / 1.38  0.93  6.27    5.03 / 1.38  1.24  0.20   
10. Financial aid awards are announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning. 6.58    5.23 / 1.34  1.35  6.54    4.85 / 1.55  1.69  0.38*  
11. Academic advisors are concerned about students' success as individuals. 6.50    5.37 / 1.30  1.13  6.53    5.62 / 1.13  0.91  -0.25** 
12. The instruction in major fields is excellent. 6.70    5.51 / 1.31  1.19  6.69    5.62 / 1.14  1.07  -0.11   
13. Adequate financial aid is available for most students. 6.42    5.17 / 1.35  1.25  6.44    4.93 / 1.49  1.51  0.24   
14. Library resources and services are adequate. 6.56    5.82 / 1.45  0.74  6.46    5.02 / 1.61  1.44  0.80***
15. Academic advisors help students set goals to work toward. 6.10    4.96 / 1.34  1.14  6.10    5.06 / 1.26  1.04  -0.10   
16. The amount of student parking space on campus is adequate. 5.74    3.49 / 2.06  2.25  5.63    4.25 / 1.94  1.38  -0.76***
17. Living conditions in the residence halls are comfortable. 6.07    5.03 / 1.40  1.04  6.20    4.84 / 1.51  1.36  0.19   
18. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 6.57    5.49 / 1.21  1.08  6.66    5.53 / 1.20  1.13  -0.04   
19. Computer labs are adequate and accessible. 6.50    5.99 / 1.16  0.51  6.41    5.18 / 1.50  1.23  0.81***
20. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 6.34    5.91 / 1.01  0.43  6.37    5.60 / 1.23  0.77  0.31** 
21. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure. 6.37    5.66 / 1.33  0.71  6.32    5.01 / 1.58  1.31  0.65***
22. Academic advisors are knowledgeable about requirements for majors within their area. 6.62    5.64 / 1.20  0.98  6.62    5.63 / 1.18  0.99  0.01   
23. Students are able to register for classes they need with few conflicts. 6.30    4.58 / 1.54  1.72  6.29    4.71 / 1.49  1.58  -0.13   
24. The assessment and course placement procedures are reasonable. 6.11    5.26 / 1.20  0.85  6.09    5.16 / 1.24  0.93  0.10   
25. Security staff respond quickly in emergencies. 6.58    5.62 / 1.35  0.96  6.62    5.28 / 1.52  1.34  0.34** 
26. There is an adequate selection of food available in the cafeteria. 5.76    5.01 / 1.69  0.75  5.86    5.11 / 1.64  0.75  -0.10   
27. Students are able to experience intellectual growth here. 6.71    5.98 / 1.14  0.73  6.63    5.85 / 1.10  0.78  0.13   
28. There is a commitment to academic excellence on this campus. 6.73    5.81 / 1.35  0.92  6.68    5.60 / 1.35  1.08  0.21*  
29. Academic support services adequately meet the needs of students. 6.45    5.66 / 1.23  0.79  6.38    5.30 / 1.29  1.08  0.36***
30. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 6.50    6.05 / 1.12  0.45  6.58    5.89 / 1.10  0.69  0.16   
31. Faculty provide timely feedback about student progress in their courses. 6.37    5.45 / 1.20  0.92  6.38    5.44 / 1.12  0.94  0.01   
32. Admissions counselors accurately portray the campus in their recruiting practices. 6.43    5.43 / 1.39  1.00  6.49    5.19 / 1.46  1.30  0.24   
33. There are adequate services to help students decide upon a career. 6.20    4.96 / 1.51  1.24  6.19    5.03 / 1.47  1.16  -0.07   
34. Class change (drop/add) policies are reasonable. 6.05    5.80 / 1.22  0.25  6.02    5.71 / 1.15  0.31  0.09   
35. This institution has a good reputation within the community. 6.47    6.02 / 1.16  0.45  6.47    5.72 / 1.32  0.75  0.30** 
36. Faculty take into consideration student differences as they teach their courses. 5.99    5.21 / 1.26  0.78  6.11    5.21 / 1.23  0.90  0.00   
37. Major requirements are clear and reasonable. 6.49    5.95 / 1.10  0.54  6.49    5.80 / 1.06  0.69  0.15   
38. Students seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 6.36    5.07 / 1.36  1.29  6.37    4.60 / 1.59  1.77  0.47***
39. The quality of instruction students receive in most of their classes is excellent. 6.63    5.58 / 1.22  1.05  6.67    5.64 / 1.14  1.03  -0.06   
40. This institution shows concern for students as individuals. 6.51    5.83 / 1.16  0.68  6.57    5.80 / 1.17  0.77  0.03   
41. Adjunct faculty are competent as classroom instructors. 6.42    5.46 / 1.35  0.96  6.44    5.28 / 1.30  1.16  0.18   
42. There is a strong commitment to racial harmony on this campus. 6.36    5.34 / 1.39  1.02  6.39    5.40 / 1.39  0.99  -0.06   
43. Student disciplinary procedures are fair. 6.26    5.58 / 1.28  0.68  6.37    5.45 / 1.36  0.92  0.13   
44. Faculty are usually available after class and during office hours. 6.38    5.26 / 1.52  1.12  6.34    5.59 / 1.23  0.75  -0.33** 
45. Tuition paid is a worthwhile investment. 6.55    5.75 / 1.20  0.80  6.58    5.75 / 1.21  0.83  0.00   
46. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their field. 6.72    5.93 / 1.15  0.79  6.72    6.05 / 0.99  0.67  -0.12   
47. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus. 6.42    5.53 / 1.33  0.89  6.37    5.42 / 1.34  0.95  0.11   
48. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. 6.15    5.44 / 1.45  0.71  6.21    5.21 / 1.42  1.00  0.23   
49. On the whole, the campus is well-maintained. 6.27    6.18 / 1.05  0.09  6.32    5.58 / 1.46  0.74  0.60***
50. Student activities fees are put to good use. 5.99    5.20 / 1.36  0.79  6.06    5.04 / 1.43  1.02  0.16   
61. Institution's commitment to part-time students?     5.23 / 1.44         5.15 / 1.45     0.08   
62. Institution's commitment to evening students?     5.26 / 1.56         4.85 / 1.72     0.41** 
63. Institution's commitment to older, returning learners?     5.30 / 1.49         5.16 / 1.52     0.14   
64. Institution's commitment to under-represented populations?     5.09 / 1.46         4.93 / 1.55     0.16   
65. Institution's commitment to commuters?     5.39 / 1.35         5.15 / 1.42     0.24*  
66. Institution's commitment to students with disabilities?     5.38 / 1.41         4.89 / 1.62     0.49***
67. Cost as factor in decision to enroll. 5.99        5.89            
68. Financial aid as factor in decision to enroll. 6.31        6.27            
69. Academic reputation as factor in decision to enroll. 6.21        5.82            
70. Size of institution as factor in decision to enroll. 5.95        5.57            
71. Opportunity to play sports as factor in decision to enroll. 2.74        4.22            
72. Recommendations from family/friends as factor in decision to enroll. 5.50        5.70            
73. Geographic setting as factor in decision to enroll. 5.61        5.29            
74. Campus appearance as factor in decision to enroll. 5.49        5.20            
75. Personalized attention prior to enrollment as factor in decision to enroll. 6.10        6.00            

 

Copyright 2001, USA Group Noel-Levitz, Inc.
Noel-Levitz Survey Results
Loyola University New Orleans - 6/2003 Institutional Priorities Survey, 4-Year College

Institutional Summary
Summary Items
Loyola University New Orleans 4-Year Private Institutions (IPS)
Items Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
So far, how has your college experience met your expectations?     4.74 / 0.88         4.54 / 0.94     0.20** 
Rate your overall satisfaction with your experience here thus far.     5.76 / 0.83         5.42 / 1.08     0.34***
All in all, if you had to do it over, would you enroll here again?     5.89 / 0.91         5.60 / 1.17     0.29***

 

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