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Academic standing:

Freshman / First-Year Student
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Don't know

To what degree:	Not at all 1	Slightly 2	Moderately 3	High 4	Very high 5	Not applicable
* Do you understand this institution's intended learning goals for the first year of college 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable

Are you a transfer student from another college or university?

Yes
No

What type of institution did you attend prior to coming here?

Community College/2-year College
4-Year College/University

	Not at all 1	Slightly 2	Moderately 3	High 4	Very high 5	Not applicable
* To what degree has this institution provided you opportunities for involvement in special academic activities such as research with faculty, internships, or co-op programs? 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable

In transferring to this institution, to what degree:	Not at all 1	Slightly 2	Moderately 3	High 4	Very high 5	Not applicable
* Did your courses from previous institutions transfer as you expected 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Were you able to enroll in the courses you need for your intended major this term 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* If you attended a "transfer student orientation," did it provide you the information you needed (if you did not attend, please mark NA) 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Did you receive your transcript analysis in a timely manner to enable appropriate first-term course selection 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Were on-campus residential accommodations available for you 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Were adequate financial aid and scholarships available for you 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable

At this institution, to what degree do you, as a transfer student:	Not at all 1	Slightly 2	Moderately 3	High 4	Very high 5	Not applicable
* Feel welcomed by the campus community 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Receive unbiased treatment from faculty and staff 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable

Prior to attending this college/university, to what degree did this institution accurately communicate the following:	Not at all 1	Slightly 2	Moderately 3	High 4	Very high 5	Not applicable
* Academic expectations for students 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Available academic majors 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Tuition and living expenses 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Financial aid opportunities 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable

As a new student, to what degree has this institution:	Not at all 1	Slightly 2	Moderately 3	High 4	Very high 5	Not applicable
* Connected you with other new students 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Connected you with continuing students 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Connected you with faculty members outside of class 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Connected you with academic support outside the classroom (e.g., tutoring, advising) 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Helped your family feel a part of your college experience 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable

To what degree has this institution:	Not at all 1	Slightly 2	Moderately 3	High 4	Very high 5	Not applicable
* Communicated the importance of out-of-class activities 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Provided opportunities for involvement in out-of-class activities that interested you 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable

To what degree have faculty/staff advisors:	Not at all 1	Slightly 2	Moderately 3	High 4	Very high 5	Not applicable
* Explained the requirements for specific academic majors 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Helped you select courses 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Discussed how college can help you achieve your life goals 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Discussed what it takes for you to be academically successful 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Discussed your future enrollment plans (e.g., stay, drop-out, transfer) 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable

	Not at all 1	Slightly 2	Moderately 3	High 4	Very high 5	Not applicable
* Overall, to what degree are you satisfied with academic advising at this institution? 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable

To what degree is this institution exposing you to different:	Not at all 1	Slightly 2	Moderately 3	High 4	Very high 5	Not applicable
* World cultures 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* World religions 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Political perspectives 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Issues related to social class/economic status (poverty vs. privilege) 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable

Within the following groups, to what degree does this institution provide opportunities for interaction with individuals from differing backgrounds and cultures:	Not at all 1	Slightly 2	Moderately 3	High 4	Very high 5	Not applicable
* Other students at this institution 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Faculty and staff at this institution 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* People outside this institution 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable

To what degree does this institution communicate the importance of:	Not at all 1	Slightly 2	Moderately 3	High 4	Very high 5	Not applicable
* Respecting others with differing opinions 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Standards of behavior in an academic community 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Acknowledging the source of ideas not your own 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Academic honesty 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Ethical conduct 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable

To what degree do you understand how your institution is organized so that you know where to go if you:	Not at all 1	Slightly 2	Moderately 3	High 4	Very high 5	Not applicable
* Have an administrative question (e.g., financial aid, registration, tuition payments) 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Have a question about academic rules (e.g., withdrawal, academic probation) 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Need help with your coursework (e.g., tutoring, academic support) 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Need help with non-academic matters (e.g., money management, family matters) 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Want to be involved with an institution-sponsored organization / event 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable

To what degree do:	Not at all 1	Slightly 2	Moderately 3	High 4	Very high 5	Not applicable
* Faculty/staff refer you to the right office when you have questions 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable

At this institution, to what degree do you feel:	Not at all 1	Slightly 2	Moderately 3	High 4	Very high 5	Not applicable
* Physically safe on campus 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Respected by others 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* You can express your beliefs without concern about how others will react 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Your academic needs are met 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Your social needs are met 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* You belong 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable

To what degree:	Not at all 1	Slightly 2	Moderately 3	High 4	Very high 5	Not applicable
* Have faculty/staff helped you examine your personal reasons for getting a college education 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable

To what degree does this institution help you understand how attending college:	Not at all 1	Slightly 2	Moderately 3	High 4	Very high 5	Not applicable
* Increases knowledge for your future employment 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Increases knowledge for your personal growth 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Prepares you to be an involved member of your community 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Prepares you to contribute to the betterment of society 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable

For the COURSE you identified above, to what degree is the course appropriate for your level of academic preparation regarding the following areas:	Too difficult 1	Difficult 2	About right 3	Easy 4	Too easy 5	Not applicable
* Writing skills 1 Too difficult 2 Difficult 3 About right 4 Easy 5 Too easy Not applicable
* Reading skills 1 Too difficult 2 Difficult 3 About right 4 Easy 5 Too easy Not applicable
* Library research skills 1 Too difficult 2 Difficult 3 About right 4 Easy 5 Too easy Not applicable
* Mathematical skills 1 Too difficult 2 Difficult 3 About right 4 Easy 5 Too easy Not applicable
* Computing skills 1 Too difficult 2 Difficult 3 About right 4 Easy 5 Too easy Not applicable

For the COURSE you identified above, to what degree:	Not at all 1	Seldom 2	Sometimes 3	Often 4	Always 5	Not applicable
* Is the course material valuable to you 1 Not at all 2 Seldom 3 Sometimes 4 Often 5 Always Not applicable
* Has this instructor helped you learn the course material 1 Not at all 2 Seldom 3 Sometimes 4 Often 5 Always Not applicable

For the COURSE you identified above, to what degree does the instructor:	Not at all 1	Seldom 2	Sometimes 3	Often 4	Always 5	Not applicable
* Provide individual attention 1 Not at all 2 Seldom 3 Sometimes 4 Often 5 Always Not applicable
* Treat all students fairly regardless of gender/race/ethnicity 1 Not at all 2 Seldom 3 Sometimes 4 Often 5 Always Not applicable
* Provide prompt feedback about how well you are doing in the course 1 Not at all 2 Seldom 3 Sometimes 4 Often 5 Always Not applicable
* Encourage you to ask questions in class 1 Not at all 2 Seldom 3 Sometimes 4 Often 5 Always Not applicable
* Effectively organize the course material 1 Not at all 2 Seldom 3 Sometimes 4 Often 5 Always Not applicable
* Communicate concepts clearly 1 Not at all 2 Seldom 3 Sometimes 4 Often 5 Always Not applicable
* Use effective teaching methods 1 Not at all 2 Seldom 3 Sometimes 4 Often 5 Always Not applicable
* Communicate academic expectations to you 1 Not at all 2 Seldom 3 Sometimes 4 Often 5 Always Not applicable
* Encourage you to participate in course-related, out-of class events (e.g., lectures, concerts, exhibits) 1 Not at all 2 Seldom 3 Sometimes 4 Often 5 Always Not applicable
* Make him/herself available outside of class 1 Not at all 2 Seldom 3 Sometimes 4 Often 5 Always Not applicable

Is the COURSE you identified above:

Remedial/developmental (a course that is designed to improve skills before taking regular college courses)
Honors
Neither remedial/developmental nor honors
Don't know or not applicable

Overall, to what degree has this institution:	Not at all 1	Slightly 2	Moderately 3	High 4	Very high 5	Not applicable
* Provided you the right amount of attention and support 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Helped you make the transition to college 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Been a good place for college students like you 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Helped you succeed as a student 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable

Overall, to what degree:	Not at all 1	Slightly 2	Moderately 3	High 4	Very high 5	Not applicable
* Would you recommend this institution to friends 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Are you satisfied with your decision to attend this institution 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Is this institution committed to the success of new students 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable

To what degree has your college experience allowed you to:	Not at all 1	Slightly 2	Moderately 3	High 4	Very high 5	Not applicable
* Expand your awareness of issues 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Discuss a broader range of topics 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Better defend your position on issues 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable

To what degree has your college experience influenced:	Not at all 1	Slightly 2	Moderately 3	High 4	Very high 5	Not applicable
* Your ability to make better decisions 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable
* Your ability to objectively evaluate information 1 Not at all 2 Slightly 3 Moderately 4 High 5 Very high Not applicable

	Very poor 1	Poor 2	Neutral 3	Good 4	Excellent 5
* Comparing the cost of attending this institution to the quality of the educational experience, please rate the overall value of the experience 1 Very poor 2 Poor 3 Neutral 4 Good 5 Excellent

Please list the top three ways this institution helped you in your transition to college.

Please list the top three ways this institution could have improved your transition to college.

Number of semesters/quarters in which you have enrolled at this institution, including the current term:

1 semester / 1 to 2 quarters
2 semesters / 3 quarters
3 semesters / 4 to 5 quarters
4 semesters / 6 quarters
5 semesters/ 7 to 8 quarters or more

Current enrollment status:

Full-time
Part-time

Have you declared a major?

Yes
No

Gender:

Male
Female

Which best describes your high school grades?

Lower than C
All or mostly C
Some B and C
All or mostly B
Some A and B
All or mostly A

Race/ethnicity

Non-resident alien
Black, non-Hispanic
American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian/Pacific Islander
Hispanic
White, non-Hispanic
Multiracial
Race/ethnicity unknown

Age:

17 or younger
18 to 19
20 to 21
22 to 24
25 to 27
28 to 30
31 to 35
36 or older

Average number of HOURS PER WEEK you spend in outside the classroom course preparation (e.g., homework, studying, research) during the current term:

None
1 to 5
6 to 10
11 to 15
16 to 20
21 to 25
More than 25

Which best describes your college enrollment next year?

I will continue at this institution
I will transfer to another institution
I will not enroll in college
Don't know

Where do you currently live?

Campus residence hall
Campus apartment
Off-campus with family
Off-campus not with family
Greek housing
Other

Which best describes your level of activity in campus-sponsored, out-of-class activities?

Very involved
Somewhat involved
Rarely involved
No involvement

Do you have a paying job?

No
Yes - primarily on campus
Yes - primarily off campus

Average number of hours spent per week during the current term working for pay:

None
1 to 5 hours
6 to 10 hours
11 to 15 hours
16 to 20 hours
21 to 25 hours
26 to 30 hours
More than 30 hours

What was the highest education level obtained by either of your parents?

High School or less
Some college
College degree (Bachelor's)
Graduate/Professional degree

Foundations of Excellence® New Student Survey for Four-Year Institutions

Reasons for Enrollment

Transfer Process

Campus Environment

Pre-enrollment

Making Connections

Out-of-Class Activities

Academic Advising

Focus on Diversity

Interactions

Standards of Behavior

Organization of this Institution

Campus Environment

Reasons for Enrollment

Quality of Courses and Instruction - Think about the last class that you attended prior to taking this survey. Please answer the following questions based on your experiences in this course during this term.

OVERALL EVALUATION

Please list the top three ways this institution helped you in your transition to college.

Please list the top three ways this institution could have improved your transition to college.