Foundations of Excellence® New Student Survey for Four-Year Institutions
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Academic standing:
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Freshman / First-Year Student
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Don't know
Reasons for Enrollment
To what degree:
Not at all
1
Slightly
2
Moderately
3
High
4
Very high
5
Not applicable
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Do you understand this institution's intended learning goals for the first year of college
Are you a transfer student from another college or university?
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Yes
No
What type of institution did you attend prior to coming here?
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Community College/2-year College
4-Year College/University
Not at all
1
Slightly
2
Moderately
3
High
4
Very high
5
Not applicable
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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?
Transfer Process
In transferring to this institution, to what degree:
Not at all
1
Slightly
2
Moderately
3
High
4
Very high
5
Not applicable
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Did your courses from previous institutions transfer as you expected
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Were you able to enroll in the courses you need for your intended major this term
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If you attended a "transfer student orientation," did it provide you the information you needed (if you did not attend, please mark NA)
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Did you receive your transcript analysis in a timely manner to enable appropriate first-term course selection
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Were on-campus residential accommodations available for you
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Were adequate financial aid and scholarships available for you
Campus Environment
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
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Feel welcomed by the campus community
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Receive unbiased treatment from faculty and staff
Pre-enrollment
Prior to attending this college/university, to what degree did this institution accurately communicate the following:
Not at all
1
Slightly
2
Moderately
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High
4
Very high
5
Not applicable
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Academic expectations for students
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Available academic majors
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Tuition and living expenses
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Financial aid opportunities
Making Connections
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
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Connected you with other new students
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Connected you with continuing students
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Connected you with faculty members outside of class
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Connected you with academic support outside the classroom (e.g., tutoring, advising)
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Helped your family feel a part of your college experience
Out-of-Class Activities
To what degree has this institution:
Not at all
1
Slightly
2
Moderately
3
High
4
Very high
5
Not applicable
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Communicated the importance of out-of-class activities
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Provided opportunities for involvement in out-of-class activities that interested you
Academic Advising
To what degree have faculty/staff advisors:
Not at all
1
Slightly
2
Moderately
3
High
4
Very high
5
Not applicable
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Explained the requirements for specific academic majors
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Helped you select courses
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Discussed how college can help you achieve your life goals
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Discussed what it takes for you to be academically successful
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Discussed your future enrollment plans (e.g., stay, drop-out, transfer)
Not at all
1
Slightly
2
Moderately
3
High
4
Very high
5
Not applicable
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Overall, to what degree are you satisfied with academic advising at this institution?
Focus on Diversity
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
*
World religions
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Political perspectives
*
Issues related to social class/economic status (poverty vs. privilege)
Interactions
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
*
Faculty and staff at this institution
*
People outside this institution
Standards of Behavior
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
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Respecting others with differing opinions
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Standards of behavior in an academic community
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Acknowledging the source of ideas not your own
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Academic honesty
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Ethical conduct
Organization of this Institution
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
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Have an administrative question (e.g., financial aid, registration, tuition payments)
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Have a question about academic rules (e.g., withdrawal, academic probation)
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Need help with your coursework (e.g., tutoring, academic support)
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Need help with non-academic matters (e.g., money management, family matters)
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Want to be involved with an institution-sponsored organization / event
To what degree do:
Not at all
1
Slightly
2
Moderately
3
High
4
Very high
5
Not applicable
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Faculty/staff refer you to the right office when you have questions
Campus Environment
At this institution, to what degree do you feel:
Not at all
1
Slightly
2
Moderately
3
High
4
Very high
5
Not applicable
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Physically safe on campus
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Respected by others
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You can express your beliefs without concern about how others will react
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Your academic needs are met
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Your social needs are met
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You belong
Reasons for Enrollment
To what degree:
Not at all
1
Slightly
2
Moderately
3
High
4
Very high
5
Not applicable
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Have faculty/staff helped you examine your personal reasons for getting a college education
To what degree does this institution help you understand how attending college:
Not at all
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Slightly
2
Moderately
3
High
4
Very high
5
Not applicable
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Increases knowledge for your future employment
*
Increases knowledge for your personal growth
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Prepares you to be an involved member of your community
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Prepares you to contribute to the betterment of society
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.
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
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Writing skills
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Reading skills
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Library research skills
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Mathematical skills
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Computing skills
For the COURSE you identified above, to what degree:
Not at all
1
Seldom
2
Sometimes
3
Often
4
Always
5
Not applicable
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Is the course material valuable to you
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Has this instructor helped you learn the course material
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
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Provide individual attention
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Treat all students fairly regardless of gender/race/ethnicity
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Provide prompt feedback about how well you are doing in the course
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Encourage you to ask questions in class
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Effectively organize the course material
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Communicate concepts clearly
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Use effective teaching methods
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Communicate academic expectations to you
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Encourage you to participate in course-related, out-of class events (e.g., lectures, concerts, exhibits)
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Make him/herself available outside of class
Is the COURSE you identified above:
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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 EVALUATION
Overall, to what degree has this institution:
Not at all
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Slightly
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Moderately
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High
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Very high
5
Not applicable
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Provided you the right amount of attention and support
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Helped you make the transition to college
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Been a good place for college students like you
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Helped you succeed as a student
Overall, to what degree:
Not at all
1
Slightly
2
Moderately
3
High
4
Very high
5
Not applicable
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Would you recommend this institution to friends
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Are you satisfied with your decision to attend this institution
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Is this institution committed to the success of new students
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
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Expand your awareness of issues
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Discuss a broader range of topics
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Better defend your position on issues
To what degree has your college experience influenced:
Not at all
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Slightly
2
Moderately
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High
4
Very high
5
Not applicable
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Your ability to make better decisions
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Your ability to objectively evaluate information
Very poor
1
Poor
2
Neutral
3
Good
4
Excellent
5
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Comparing the cost of attending this institution to the quality of the educational experience, please rate the overall value of the experience
Please list the top three ways this institution helped you in your transition to college.
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Please list the top three ways this institution could have improved your transition to college.
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Number of semesters/quarters in which you have enrolled at this institution, including the current term:
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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:
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Full-time
Part-time
Have you declared a major?
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Yes
No
Gender:
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Male
Female
Which best describes your high school grades?
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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
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Non-resident alien
Black, non-Hispanic
American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian/Pacific Islander
Hispanic
White, non-Hispanic
Multiracial
Race/ethnicity unknown
Age:
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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:
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Very involved
Somewhat involved
Rarely involved
No involvement
Do you have a paying job?
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No
Yes - primarily on campus
Yes - primarily off campus
Average number of hours spent per week during the current term working for pay:
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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?
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High School or less
Some college
College degree (Bachelor's)
Graduate/Professional degree