Compiled Responses for Exit Questionnaires for 2000-2001
B.Strengths - Broad, general education. Weakness - If any, not enough diversity
C.The General Education classes need to be looked at for valuable content for Natural Resources classes. There should be certain classes available and these classes should be fair enough for the students to still do well, but not used to weed out others.
D.N/A - took all generals at CSI
E.Some classes provide very little info. most part the requirements are valid
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G.Can't remember too long ago
H.Strengths - gain a good general overview of a variety of subjects
B.Good classes - broad general classes. Weakness - more indepth specialized classes would be helpful to specialize
C.I enjoyed NR 3000, 3600, & 4000. These were the most information based classes. The others, I felt they were there just to take. A lot of the information in the 3000,3600 & 4000 were more practical to the purposes of my major. The most useful course I feel is NR 3600, I learned more about the statistics of the Natural Resources than I did in an actual stats course.
D.2220 - Ecology class was a good class that introduced me to environmental issues.
2340 - I really did not get much out of this class - too long and generalized
3000 - Great class. The importance of NR management was introduced and helped in later classes.
3600 - Good class that helped me learn how to interpret quantitative aspects of NR mgt. It helped "drill" statistics into my head.
4000 - Except for being too short for all the info, this class was great & helped introduce the economics and policy of NR mngt.
E.Good classes, good diversity, based on Ges, good professors 3000, 36000, 4000 especially good some repetition of basic information
F.Some of the classes covered the same topics over and over. I only needed those once.
The human dimension to wildlife management was covered well
G.Some inconsistencies when varying profs teach them
Repetition
H.Strengths - gave a good overview of N.R. management. Also these classes brought a lot of different majors together in a learning atmosphere. Weaknesses - too broad of classes and usually the classes repeated the other classes. Too general and not specific enough for good learning.
A. These need to integrate your own data collection and analysis with the modern techniques and computer technology
B. Need more classes to specialize. More in-depth
C. I thought all courses give a good base. I feel that some sort of internship should be required for valuable experience.
D. The F&W classes were all good classes. I learned more than I could have imagined.
E. F&W requirements are good, most classes provide good information and have good instructors. Some course instructors seemed too focused on their own work instead of the class. Switches in requirements was confusing.
F. Each class was good in the specifics of the field it covered. I would have like more field techniques involved in the classes.
G. Good hands on stuff.
H. Strengths - very in depth classes. Professors were very knowledgeable on the lecture material. Classes complemented each other.
B. Fish (Luecke) and Wildlife (Gilbert) Diversity classes. Wildlife populations (Ritchie). Gave me the confidence that I can be a wildlife professional.
C. Wildlife management lab - this let me see that everything that I was learning actually is used. This allowed hands on experiences versus just reading it out of the text books.
D. Wildlife Diversity - my knowledge of animals (terrestrial and aquatic) was vague until I took this class.
Wildlife Mgt. Labs - hands on procedures & importance of proper tech. was discussed.
Wildlife Behavior - I learned a bunch and still want to know more through research & testing - as to why animals behave the way they do.
E. Population and Behavior were both very good classes. Lab classes, terrestrial lab were worthwhile.
F. Fish Diversity
Aquatic Ecology
G. FW 5100 Wildlife Techn. Schmidt
H. FW 3100 - Fish Diversity
It stimulated because of the way the class was taught. Chris presented research that had been done in the fisheries field and made me want to do my own research.
5. Which Fisheries and Wildlife course(s) most informed you about natural resources and environmental management?
A. FW 5200
B. 3400, 3000, 5400, 4000, 2200
C. Wildlife management lab, NR 3000, NR 4000
D. Wildlife Behavior, all NR classes (3000 & 4000), Fish Diversity, Wildlife Mgt. Lab
E. Wildlife Damage Management was a good broad course. Wayne Wurtsbaugh's limnology class was also good.
F. Each class touched that area in it's own way.
G. Blank
H. NR 3000. This class was taught by Fred Provenza. He had us write a paper a week on various NR issues in management and the environment. The papers allowed me the opportunity to read and think about the various issues.
B. No - had to take out of sequence. Some classes conflicted times, especially labs.
C. Yes they were, but I am the first to say that I didn't take them in a logical sequence, mainly in the way that I could fit them in my schedule.
D. They were to me only because I had all the math, biology, chemistry, & physics classes done before I transferred.
E. Yes
F. because I transferred it was a little different for me.
G. Yes
H. Yes
B. 2340-3000 - some redundancy, but good.
C. They all focused on different sections of wildlife issues.
D. Only wildlife behavior and Wildlife diversity had a little redundance.
E. For the most part.
F. The FW core was good that way, the NR core wasn't.
G. mostly
H. Yes
B. Could be more scientific & in-depth. I compare the Quantitative analysis 3600. Lab session doing lab analysis. Learned a lot. Need more field labs.
C. I found them easier than the normal science courses. In the USU courses, they seemed to want everyone to do bad.
D. I should say! I spent as much time studying for my F&W courses as pre-med majors did for their classes.
E. Fairly challenge, required work but easier to do well than some general classes.
F. Very challenging
G. Mostly
H. Yes
B. see above (comment C, response B)
C. Add an internship program to help with gaining experience.
D. Yes! Field trips and labs were great for this. If more could be done then do them.
E. Good diversity
F. More hands-on, field work, and project design would have helped.
G. Yes, could use more on comp & hands on.
H. Yes.
B. More labs & field work. Apply what is discussed in class.
C. Add an internship program to help with gaining experience.
D. The scheduling of classes so they do not conflict as much. I did not get to take a few classes (electives) because of conflicts w/required or not required classes.
E. Blank
F. I would like more field work. More emphasis on getting undergraduates projects to work on. Those schools are excelling in NR areas have their undergraduates almost every one of them, doing undergrad research.
G. Blank
H. Do away with the NR core classes and just make one class for the NR core. Because of these
classes overlapping to much and were to broad of subject material.
B. Yes, good advisor
C. I really liked Robert Schmidt as my advisor. He had and open door policy and I was able to told to him whenever I needed. He always kept me up on current happening.
D. My advisor was great! This is why he recieved advisor of the year! I met with him too much probably. I planned my own schedule and I could talk with Robert about any conflicts or cirriculum if a problem existed.
E. Advising procedures good. There were many changes but advising helped on them. Advisor need to be flexible in encouraging students to take broad electives, outside of college.
F. I met when neccessary.
Yes I was aware of them.
G. No, yes- because I worked in Maureen's office.
H. I meet regularly w/ my advisor. And I was aware of curriculum changes. My advisor was Wayne Wurtsbaugh and he was very helpful and always willing to sit down with me and discuss my class schedule.
B. Always. Always helpful, willing to go the distance.
C. Yes, they helped me find certain professors as well as helped me get the proper classes for graduation.
D. Stacy, Enid and everyone else in the office were great. If I had questions, they answered them. If I had to find someone or something, they helped me find them. They really did make my life easier.
E. Yes, staff was helpful in resolving problems.
F. * for the most part yes, Each professor seemed to be able to make time for the students.
G. Yes, they helped to solve the problems.
H. The department and staff were extremly helpful. Mauren Wagner was always very knowledgable and helpful . Chris Luecke was also willing to offer advise and help.
B. No
C. No
D. I was a member & Treasurer of The Wildlife Society. (1991-2001) (2000-2001)
I had fun interacting w/ other students and going on club organized events.
E. Was active with TWS for first couple of yours which was valuable, but quit due to internal conflicts within TWS.
F. TWS, I was semi-active. One of my favorite things I did as an undergrad was go to wildlife conclave and compete. That was nice.
G. Sort of, yes
H. No
B. Yes, very much so. Terry gave me work. Helped with deer classifications, swan measuring, summer work. Good training.
C. No
D. No! I applied w/ Terry Messmer but was not hired.
E. No
F. No, I would like to have though.
G. Yes, oh yeah
H. Yes, this was extremely helpful in my educational program. My work experience helped me understand many of the process discussed in my fresh water ecology class.
A. Yes
B. Yes
C. The classes have, but experience hasn't. It was difficult to get hired.
D. Yes. I plan on attending graduate school.
E. Yes. But broad courses outside of the college have been as helpful.
F. Yes. But I would have liked more project set up, and field work.
G. Blank
H. Yes, very much so
A. No
B. I think so
C. The classes have.
D. I am more confident than when I first started but I feel there is still a ton of information and experience I have yet to obtain. I plan on getting this in whatever job I plan on doing.
E. Yes. Course provided a good solid foundation.
F. Yes. I believe so
G. Yes
H. Yes
A. Yes
B. A good strong base.
C. The classes have given me a check list of what to do
D. Yes. I can find any type of additional information, I know where to get it, how to, and what types I need.
E. Yes
F. Yes
G. Yes
H. Yes
B. Some of the best experiences I had were in lab settings, learning in the field.
C. I think a requirement to do some sort of internship would be very valuable for the student such as me. Having an experience would definetly be of help for me to find a job.
D. The courses were great and challenging. The advisors were hard to get ahold of at times - (except mine!) Professors were very good when they were in class. One problem I found was graduate students teaching a lot of the classes while professors were doing research. I understand this college is a research college but I am paying a ton of money to be taught by a professor, not a student.
E. Classes were with mandatory field trips should have this requirement listed in the catalog. This is an unfair practice and should not be reasonably expected of students who have numerous obligations.
F. I believe the fisheries program is great here. Theo other area thats good is the Wildlife Damage. But, mammals, Bird work and the other areas seem a little weaker as for as on the edge of the research fields.
G. Blank
H. Blank
A. Yes
B. I already have
C. Yes
D. Only if they have a love for the NR and the outdoors and they are ready to devote 100% of their lifes to become professionals in the NR field ( especially Fish & Wildlife).
E. Yes, if they were willing to persue secondary degrees as well as be willing to work for the government.
F. Yes, although I wish it was staying the F&W Dept. And not combining.
G. Yes
H. Yes, and I do.
15. Expected Cumulative GPA at graduation? ________
B. 3.0
C. 3.2
D. 3.4
E. 3.8
F. 3.4
G. 2.9
H. 3.45
16. Will you be employed after graduation?
A. Yes
B. Yes
C. Yes
D. Yes
E. No
F. Yes
G. Yes
H. No
17. Employer? ___________________________
A. Willowbrook- In state
B. Idaho F&G - Out of state
C. Montgomery Recreation - Out of State
D. USDA APHIS WS - Out of State
E. Blank
F. Don't know yet
G. USAF - Out of state
H. Blank
18. Relationship of employment to education?
A. Unrelated
B. Relate
C. Unrelated
D. Related
E. Blank
F. Related
G. Unrelated
H. Blank
19. Type of employment?
Nature of position:
A. Full time - cabinet work
B. Full time - wild life technician
C. Seasonal - teacher or rec. coordinator
D. Seasonal - Wildlife Specialist - deterring wildlife from airport
E. Blank
F. Seasonal - Field work
G. Full time - Military
H. Blank
20. Are you continuing your education?
A. Yes -?
MS Fisheries
B. No
C. Yes- ?
MS, Either Sports Management or Wildlife Management
D. Yes - possibly at USU
MS, Wildlife Biology
E. Yes - Unknown at this point
MS/MA, Unknown
F. Yes - Don't know yet
MS, Don't know yet
G. Yes - not sure
MS, not sure
H. Yes - University of Arizona
MS, Fisheries
21. Unemployed (actively seeking employment)
A. Blank
B. Blank
C. Actively seeking employment
D. Not seeking employment
E. Actively seeking employment
F. Actively seeking employment
G. Blank
H. Blank
22. Any other comments about your experience in the Department, the College, or University.
A. Blank
B. It was overall rewarding
C. I enjoyed my college career and hope and hope to return and get a PhD if possible. I have enjoyed the majority of my classes and have received some valuable information and background. I feel that here should have been more concentration on job placement and helping graduating seniors to find a good job
D. I mentioned everything in previous questions. If I had to end with one last comment, it would be that the College of Natural Resources has a great program & I am curious as to what is going to change with the Re-organization that is being done this summer (?). I came to USU because of the good program. I turned down Uof I, MSU, Uof M and ISU because USU had a strong CNR. I hope nothing changes to make this great Reputation diminish.
E. Blank
F. Blank
G. Blank
H. Blank