So this is university?

Survey of First Year Students at Murdoch University, 1998

Richard Cummings

Christina Ballantyne

Teaching and Learning Centre

Murdoch University

July 2000

Contents

Executive Summary

1. Introduction

2. Survey Methods

2.1 The Survey Sample

2.2 Survey Questionnaire

3. Admissions Information

3.1 Students' reasons for choosing to study at Murdoch University

3.2 Students' reasons for choosing their program of study

3.3 Major source of information about Murdoch University

3.4 Activities of students in the 12 months prior to studying at Murdoch University

3.5 Major intended outcome of studying at Murdoch University

4. Student Services and University Environment

4.1 Library

4.2 Computing facilities

4.3 Other Services

4.4 University Physical Environment

5. Academic Environment

5.1 The Student Experience

5.2 Program Information

5.3 Personal Issues

5.4 Study Skills/ Academic Preparation

5.5 School Leaver Transition

5.6 Teaching and Learning

5.7 Self Development

6. Overall Evaluation

Appendix I - The Survey Questionnaire

Appendix II - Additional Detailed Tables