DISTANCE &
DISTRIBUTED
Summer 2008 Distance
Learning Courses' Aggregate Survey Results
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In
order to strengthen UWG’s distance and distributed
learning programs, separate evaluations have been developed for distance
courses. These evaluations specifically address issues to ensure that
the technology used is appropriate, and that students are satisfied with
their learning experiences. Each term a Student Evaluation is distributed to
all students enrolled in distance learning courses. The evaluation is made
available online to those enrolled in web-based courses. The
evaluations were developed by the Distance Learning Administrator and a team
of faculty experienced in distance teaching. Evaluation results, including a
compilation of student comments, are reported to each department chair, and
then forwarded to the respective faculty. The Distance and Distributed
Education Center retains copies of all evaluations. Data
collected is used to help determine which courses need to be offered, the
effectiveness of the interaction, and how training and support services can
be improved. Our university’s selected online course delivery tool, WebCT, also allows for formative assessment and
evaluation by the instructor, who can track student usage patterns. |
Survey results for an
individual course, are available upon request from distance@westga.edu
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Information:
Distance Education Student Survey Results
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1. At the
beginning of the semester my attitude toward on-line learning was positive. |
Frequency |
Percent |
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Agree |
437 |
31.20 |
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Disagree |
61 |
4.40 |
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Strongly Agree |
761 |
54.40 |
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Strongly Disagree |
16 |
1.10 |
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Undecided |
115 |
8.20 |
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No Response |
5 |
0.40 |
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Does not apply |
3 |
0.20 |
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2. At the end of the semester,
my attitude toward on-line learning is positive. |
Frequency |
Percent |
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Agree |
452 |
32.30 |
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Disagree |
78 |
5.60 |
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Strongly Agree |
765 |
54.70 |
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Strongly Disagree |
24 |
1.70 |
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Undecided |
67 |
4.80 |
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No Response |
8 |
0.60 |
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Does not apply |
4 |
0.30 |
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3. My instructor was
positive about the online component of this course. |
Frequency |
Percent |
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Agree |
459 |
32.80 |
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Disagree |
18 |
1.30 |
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Strongly Agree |
840 |
60.00 |
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Strongly Disagree |
9 |
0.60 |
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Undecided |
46 |
3.30 |
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No Response |
15 |
1.10 |
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Does not apply |
11 |
0.80 |
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4. I found WebCT easy to understand and utilize by the second week
of class. |
Frequency |
Percent |
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Agree |
457 |
32.70 |
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Disagree |
28 |
2.00 |
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Strongly Agree |
821 |
58.70 |
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Strongly Disagree |
7 |
0.50 |
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Undecided |
38 |
2.70 |
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No Response |
13 |
0.90 |
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Does not apply |
34 |
2.40 |
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5. I now find WebCT easy to use and understand. |
Frequency |
Percent |
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Agree |
428 |
30.60 |
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Disagree |
18 |
1.30 |
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Strongly Agree |
865 |
61.80 |
|
Strongly Disagree |
6 |
0.40 |
|
Undecided |
35 |
2.50 |
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No Response |
9 |
0.60 |
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Does not apply |
37 |
2.60 |
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6. Having the
flexibility to contribute to class discussions outside the classroom on my
own time was valuable to me. |
Frequency |
Percent |
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Agree |
377 |
26.90 |
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Disagree |
44 |
3.10 |
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Strongly Agree |
811 |
58.00 |
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Strongly Disagree |
14 |
1.00 |
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Undecided |
64 |
4.60 |
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No Response |
11 |
0.80 |
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Does not apply |
77 |
5.50 |
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7. I feel more
comfortable participating in class online that I do in a face-to-face setting. |
Frequency |
Percent |
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Agree |
311 |
22.20 |
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Disagree |
304 |
21.70 |
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Strongly Agree |
346 |
24.70 |
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Strongly Disagree |
79 |
5.60 |
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Undecided |
323 |
23.10 |
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No Response |
13 |
0.90 |
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Does not apply |
22 |
1.60 |
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8. The Distance Learning
Helpline was helpful to me. |
Frequency |
Percent |
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Agree |
227 |
16.20 |
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Disagree |
32 |
2.30 |
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Strongly Agree |
254 |
18.20 |
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Strongly Disagree |
13 |
0.90 |
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Undecided |
116 |
8.30 |
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No Response |
10 |
0.70 |
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Does not apply |
746 |
53.30 |
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9. Where do you
access the Internet most regularly? |
Frequency |
Percent |
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Home |
1270 |
90.80 |
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Other |
8 |
0.60 |
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UWG Computer Lab |
47 |
3.40 |
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Undecided |
7 |
0.50 |
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Work |
53 |
3.80 |
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No Response |
13 |
0.90 |
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10. How would you describe
you level of experience using computers and the Internet (prior to this
course)? |
Frequency |
Percent |
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Beginner/Novice |
65 |
4.60 |
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Expert |
309 |
22.10 |
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Knowledgeable |
1004 |
71.80 |
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No Response |
20 |
1.40 |
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11: I would like to take classes
in the future that are mostly on-line. |
Frequency |
Percent |
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Agree |
387 |
27.70 |
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Disagree |
102 |
7.30 |
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Strongly Agree |
646 |
46.20 |
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Strongly Disagree |
52 |
3.70 |
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Undecided |
185 |
13.20 |
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No Response |
13 |
0.90 |
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Does not apply |
13 |
0.90 |
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12: I would like to take
classes in the future that are completely on-line. |
Frequency |
Percent |
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Agree |
310 |
22.20 |
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Disagree |
177 |
12.70 |
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Strongly Agree |
566 |
40.50 |
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Strongly Disagree |
88 |
6.30 |
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Undecided |
230 |
16.40 |
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No Response |
11 |
0.80 |
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Does not apply |
16 |
1.10 |
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13. Where do you
live? |
Frequency |
Percent |
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11-20 miles from campus |
147 |
10.50 |
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21-45 miles from campus |
383 |
27.40 |
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46-65 miles from campus |
272 |
19.40 |
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66-85 miles from campus |
178 |
12.70 |
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Less than 10 miles from campus |
278 |
19.90 |
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More than 85 miles from campus |
130 |
9.30 |
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No Response |
10 |
0.70 |
Question 14: What did you like about the online portion of this course?
Question 15: What did you dislike about the online portion of this
course?
Question 16: What suggestions would you make for future online
courses?
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17. What is your age? |
Frequency |
Percent |
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< 20 |
84 |
6.00 |
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20 - 29 |
529 |
37.84 |
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30 - 39 |
316 |
22.60 |
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40 - 49 |
252 |
18.03 |
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50+ |
82 |
5.87 |
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No Response |
126 |
9.01 |
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18. Registration for
this course was available at a distance (online, via phone or via fax). |
Frequency |
Percent |
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Agree |
1101 |
78.70 |
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Disagree |
24 |
1.70 |
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Unsure |
259 |
18.50 |
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No Response |
14 |
1.00 |
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19. Materials required
for this course were available for convenient purchase. |
Frequency |
Percent |
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Agree |
612 |
43.70 |
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Disagree |
68 |
4.90 |
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Strongly Agree |
556 |
39.70 |
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Strongly Disagree |
19 |
1.40 |
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Undecided |
42 |
3.00 |
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No Response |
14 |
1.00 |
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Does not apply |
87 |
6.20 |
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20. The academic
advising related to distance learning which I received prior to this course
was: |
Frequency |
Percent |
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Excellent |
417 |
29.80 |
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Good |
411 |
29.40 |
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Needs Improvement |
89 |
6.40 |
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Neutral |
165 |
11.80 |
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Unacceptable |
15 |
1.10 |
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No Response |
13 |
0.90 |
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Does not apply |
288 |
20.60 |
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21. Information on
financial aid available prior to registration was: |
Frequency |
Percent |
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Excellent |
267 |
19.10 |
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Good |
392 |
28.00 |
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Needs Improvement |
117 |
8.40 |
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Neutral |
204 |
14.60 |
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Unacceptable |
28 |
2.00 |
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No Response |
15 |
1.10 |
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Does not apply |
375 |
26.80 |
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22. Information on
career services on UWG's website is: |
Frequency |
Percent |
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Unacceptable |
11 |
0.80 |
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Needs Improvement |
71 |
5.10 |
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Neutral N/A |
201 |
14.40 |
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Good |
285 |
20.40 |
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Excellent |
173 |
12.40 |
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No Response |
13 |
0.90 |
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Does not apply |
644 |
46.00 |
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23. Means for
resolving student complaints related to this course were: |
Frequency |
Percent |
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Excellent |
250 |
17.90 |
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Good |
284 |
20.30 |
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Needs Improvement |
54 |
3.90 |
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Neutral N/A |
147 |
10.50 |
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Unacceptable |
23 |
1.60 |
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No Response |
16 |
1.10 |
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Does not apply |
624 |
44.60 |
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24. Means for
resolving student complaints were: |
Frequency |
Percent |
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Excellent |
156 |
11.20 |
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Good |
260 |
18.60 |
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Needs Improvement |
86 |
6.10 |
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Neutral |
166 |
11.90 |
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Unacceptable |
16 |
1.10 |
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No Response |
18 |
1.30 |
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Does not apply |
696 |
49.70 |
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25. How many
on-campus courses (not online) are you taking this term? |
Frequency |
Percent |
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0 |
498 |
35.60 |
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1 |
415 |
29.70 |
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2 |
303 |
21.70 |
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3 |
128 |
9.10 |
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4 |
25 |
1.80 |
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5 |
18 |
1.30 |
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No
response |
11 |
0.80 |
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26. Did you use the
UWG Library website to access information needed for your class? |
Frequency |
Percent |
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No
|
793 |
56.70 |
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Yes
|
587 |
42.00 |
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No
Response |
18 |
1.30 |
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27. Were you aware
that the UWG Library has Distance Learning Support Service to help you get
the library and research materials you need? |
Frequency |
Percent |
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No
|
793 |
56.70 |
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Yes
|
587 |
42.00 |
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No
Response |
18 |
1.30 |
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Last updated 9/22/08
by Alicia Williams