Summary of

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Graduating Senior Exit Survey

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics strives to continually measure and assess program outcomes. Through this survey, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics collects information for such assessment. To ensure privacy, we ask that students not write their name or ID number on the form.

I. Class/Course Survey. Rate your mathematics and statistic classes based on your experience using the scale below:

Classes/Courses

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Strongly

Disagree /

Disagree

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Agree

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Strongly

Agree

1. Required courses for this degree program
were reasonable and useful. / 4 / 5
2. Elective courses for this degree program
were reasonable and useful. / 4 / 5
3. The variety of courses offered was sufficient to fulfill degree requirements and my own interests. / 1 / 4 / 4
4. Faculty in the department were knowledgeable. / 2 / 7
5. Faculty in the department were supportive. / 1 / 3 / 5
6. I would recommend this program to other students. / 4 / 5

General Comments on the course survey:

1. Would you eliminate or add other courses? ______Please explain changes.

a. No

b. Unsure

c. Yes, The intro to advance math course didn’t seem to offer any new information previous courses haven’t taught.

2. What do you perceive as the strengths or weaknesses of the mathematics and statistics program?

Strengths: Willingness of faculty to help us.

The faculty was very knowledgeable in their fields.

Very helpful, supportive staff

The strength of the program is the quality of the instructors.

The strength of the mathematics and statistic program is the professors.

The faculty is the major strength.

Weaknesses: Many of the faculty seemed like they could careless about their classes.

I am most concerned with the abilities of my professors. I believe there are some very capable professors in the mathematics department, but I also feel that some are better suited for research than teaching.

The scheduling of courses offered. Some courses in the catalog do not seem to be offered at all, most others are only at some times of the year (only in the spring it seems.).

Outside class math topics for undergraduates were lacking. Research, competitions, etc.

Helped in algorithmic calculations for CS field.

3. Other comments or suggestions for improvement:

None

II. Faculty. Rate the teachers you have had in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Faculty

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Poor

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Adequate

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Good

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Excellent

1. Instructional effectiveness / 4 / 5
2. Course/Classroom management / 1 / 5 / 3
3. Assistance outside of class. / 2 / 1 / 6

General Comments on Faculty Survey:

1. Instructional effectiveness

For the most part, I found it very effective.

Most instructors presented information clearly.

Good

2. Course/Classroom management

Classroom was always managed well.

Structured linear notes w/examples are a huge plus in any course, especially math,

Some courses were more run by students than the professor.

Excellent

3. Out of classroom assistance

I was always able to get in touch with my professors if it was needed.

Some faculty didn’t seem to be available.

Great teachers are always available to offer help.

Good

4. Do you have additional comments or suggestions for improvement?

General Comments on Confidence and Self-perception

1. After finishing your degree, do feel inspired and motivated to continue studies at the graduate level?

Yes, No, I do., Planning on graduate studies, No, Yes, Yes, Yes, at the University of Arkansas or University of Illinois, Yes, I am completing a MS in EE, but after that I will pursue a PhD in Math.

2. Do you feel you have gained sufficient knowledge and experience from this degree to satisfy your goals?

Yes, Yes, I do., Yes, Yes, As a stepping stone to graduate school, yes., I will like to go to graduate school., This degree has given me the skills to pursue a higher degree in physics., I am on the way – I haven’t yet satisfied my long term goals.

3. Other comments or suggestions for improvement: