New Mitchell College Web Site (2007)

Please tell us about yourself; what is your affiliation with Mitchell College? (Check all that apply)
		Response Percent	Response Count
Current Student		19.3%	64
Alumnus/a		49.2%	163
Faculty		5.4%	18
Staff		14.2%	47
Parent		6.7%	22
CLC Parent		0.9%	3
Trustee		0.9%	3
Prospective Student		2.4%	8
Prospective Parent		0.6%	2
Friend/Donor		4.2%	14
Other (please specify)		5.4%	18
	answered question		331
	skipped question		0

What is your age?
		Response Percent	Response Count
0-17		1.5%	5
18-21		15.1%	50
22-25		8.8%	29
26-35		17.2%	57
36-45		16.6%	55
46-55		18.7%	62
56-65		17.2%	57
66+		4.8%	16
	answered question		331
	skipped question		0

How frequently do you use the Web?
		Response Percent	Response Count
1 Monthly		12.7%	42
2		1.8%	6
3 Weekly		6.0%	20
4		4.2%	14
5 Daily		75.2%	249
	answered question		331
	skipped question		0

How important are the following web site features to you?
	1 Not Important	2 Somewhat Important	3 Important	4 Very important	5 Essential	Don't Know	Response Count
Organization of Web Site	2.4% (8)	0.9% (3)	15.4% (51)	33.5% (111)	47.4% (157)	0.3% (1)	331
User-Friendly	1.5% (5)	0.9% (3)	9.4% (31)	29.0% (96)	58.6% (194)	0.6% (2)	331
Consistent Appearance	2.7% (9)	6.0% (20)	27.5% (91)	32.9% (109)	29.3% (97)	1.5% (5)	331
ADA Compliant Format	12.1% (40)	9.7% (32)	26.0% (86)	18.1% (60)	13.0% (43)	21.1% (70)	331
Balance of Graphics and Text	3.9% (13)	9.1% (30)	32.9% (109)	31.7% (105)	20.5% (68)	1.8% (6)	331
Fresh Content and Information	2.1% (7)	2.7% (9)	16.3% (54)	32.0% (106)	45.6% (151)	1.2% (4)	331
User Created Media (Chatting, Blogging, Etc.)	23.9% (79)	23.3% (77)	22.1% (73)	13.6% (45)	10.6% (35)	6.6% (22)	331
	answered question						331
	skipped question						0

How often do you visit the Mitchell College external website (www.mitchell.edu)?
		Response Percent	Response Count
1 Monthly		61.0%	202
2		12.7%	42
3 Weekly		14.8%	49
4		5.1%	17
5 Daily		6.3%	21
	answered question		331
	skipped question		0

What do you currently use www.mitchell.edu to do? (Check all that apply)
		Response Percent	Response Count
Read Mitchell news		56.9%	186
Mitchell Calendar of Events		45.0%	147
Find information on Athletics		23.2%	76
Look for Course Information		23.2%	76
Register for an Event		6.7%	22
Financial Aid Information		10.1%	33
Look for a Faculty or Staff member		26.0%	85
Admissions Information (Tuition, Requirements, etc.)		15.0%	49
How to Make a Gift		5.2%	17
General College Information		32.4%	106
Look for a Classmate's Email address		17.7%	58
Read the Alumni Magazine		24.5%	80
Look at Student Handbook		8.6%	28
Chat online with Staff/Faculty		5.8%	19
Library Homepage		17.1%	56
Get Map/Directions		8.3%	27
Support Services (Tutoring Center, Center for Work & Learning, LRC)		7.3%	24
Post a Class Note for Alumni Magazine		6.7%	22
Update Alumni Information		19.6%	64
Other (please specify)		12.5%	41
	answered question		327
	skipped question		4

Which sections of the new Mitchell web site will you visit most often (Check all that apply)?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Alumni, Parents & Friends		53.9%	161
Future Students & Families		11.4%	34
Current Students, Faculty & Staff		34.8%	104
General Visitors		12.0%	36
Athletics		31.1%	93
Academics		28.1%	84
Admissions		12.0%	36
Faculty & Staff Directory		30.1%	90
Other (please specify)		7.4%	22
	answered question		299
	skipped question		32

Which navigation method do you use MOST often when looking for information on a web site? (Please Select One)
		Response Percent	Response Count
Navigation Bars or Menus		33.8%	101
Quick Links		18.7%	56
Site Index/Site Map		9.0%	27
Browsing		11.7%	35
Search Tool		15.1%	45
Typing URL into location bar		2.3%	7
Bookmarks or Favorites		8.4%	25
Other (please specify)		1.0%	3
	answered question		299
	skipped question		32

How would you rate the new Mitchell web site on the following areas:
	1 - Poor	2 - Not Very Good	3 - Good	4 - Very Good	5 - Excellent	Don't Know	Response Count
Ease of Use	2.7% (8)	4.0% (12)	32.4% (97)	35.8% (107)	23.1% (69)	2.0% (6)	299
Organization of Information	1.0% (3)	7.0% (21)	33.8% (101)	32.4% (97)	23.4% (70)	2.3% (7)	299
Design and Appearance	4.0% (12)	8.7% (26)	20.7% (62)	35.5% (106)	29.4% (88)	1.7% (5)	299
Search Capabilities	2.7% (8)	6.4% (19)	30.4% (91)	27.8% (83)	17.4% (52)	15.4% (46)	299
Overall Content	2.3% (7)	4.3% (13)	30.8% (92)	34.1% (102)	23.7% (71)	4.7% (14)	299
	answered question						299
	skipped question						32

When you look for information on the NEW Mitchell Web Site how easy it for you to find what section or department for which you were looking?
		Response Percent	Response Count
1 - Very Difficult		2.0%	6
2 - Difficult		3.7%	11
3 - Moderately Easy		36.5%	109
4 - Easy		38.5%	115
5 - Very Easy		19.4%	58
	answered question		299
	skipped question		32

Based on your impression of the NEW www.mitchell.edu, how well do you feel the new site portrays the College's:
	Poor	Not Very Good	Good	Very Good	Excellent	N/A	Rating Average	Response Count
Mission	2.3% (7)	4.0% (12)	35.8% (107)	30.1% (90)	23.1% (69)	4.7% (14)	3.71	299
Academic Programs	1.3% (4)	5.7% (17)	35.5% (106)	30.8% (92)	21.1% (63)	5.7% (17)	3.68	299
Athletic Programs	2.3% (7)	7.7% (23)	31.4% (94)	31.8% (95)	16.4% (49)	10.4% (31)	3.58	299
Students	2.0% (6)	6.0% (18)	32.8% (98)	33.4% (100)	19.7% (59)	6.0% (18)	3.67	299
Staff/Faculty	2.0% (6)	7.0% (21)	34.1% (102)	29.1% (87)	20.7% (62)	7.0% (21)	3.64	299
Campus Life/Culture	3.7% (11)	7.4% (22)	32.8% (98)	29.8% (89)	21.4% (64)	5.0% (15)	3.61	299
Alumni Culture	4.0% (12)	8.0% (24)	33.4% (100)	29.1% (87)	15.4% (46)	10.0% (30)	3.49	299
News/Campus Events	3.3% (10)	8.4% (25)	30.1% (90)	29.1% (87)	22.4% (67)	6.7% (20)	3.63	299
	answered question							299
	skipped question							32

Please elaborate on your answer to the previous question (Optional)
		Response Count
		76
	answered question	76
	skipped question	255

Are there any changes you would like to see made and/or new features that could be added to the site?
		Response Count
		289
	answered question	289
	skipped question	42

Please rate your ease in finding each of the following items when you went to the new web site (http://mitchellsite.askadmissions.net/default.aspx?Page=home):
	1 Very Difficult to find	2	3	4	5 Very Easy to find	Rating Average	Response Count
Tuition and Financial Information	4.8% (13)	6.7% (18)	28.9% (78)	30.4% (82)	29.3% (79)	3.73	270
Directions to Campus	3.0% (8)	5.9% (16)	24.8% (67)	30.0% (81)	36.3% (98)	3.91	270
Alumni Information	4.8% (13)	5.9% (16)	29.6% (80)	26.3% (71)	33.3% (90)	3.77	270
Thames Academy	4.4% (12)	12.2% (33)	28.9% (78)	30.4% (82)	24.1% (65)	3.57	270
Staff of the Learning Resource Center	8.1% (22)	10.0% (27)	30.0% (81)	28.1% (76)	23.7% (64)	3.49	270
Information on the Men's Soccer Team	10.0% (27)	10.4% (28)	33.0% (89)	24.1% (65)	22.6% (61)	3.39	270
Faculty listing of Human Development and Family Studies	8.9% (24)	11.9% (32)	32.2% (87)	23.7% (64)	23.3% (63)	3.41	270
	answered question						270
	skipped question						61

Were there additional items that were difficult to find?
		Response Count
		91
	answered question	91
	skipped question	240

Are page lengths too long, too short or just right?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Too long		11.5%	31
Too short		5.6%	15
Just right		83.0%	224
	answered question		270
	skipped question		61

What overall ranking would you give the new Mitchell web site compared to other college web sites?
	Poor				Excellent	Don't Know	Rating Average	Response Count
Overall Ranking	3.7% (10)	7.8% (21)	21.9% (59)	31.5% (85)	26.7% (72)	8.5% (23)	3.76	270
	answered question							270
	skipped question							61

Can you identify/list some web sites that appeal to you?
		Response Count
		78
	answered question	78
	skipped question	253

Do you have any additional comments about the NEW web site?
		Response Count
		87
	answered question	87
	skipped question	244