Questions from University of Chicago
Coding updated 4/17/2007
College House System
1. How important has living in the House System been to your success in the College?
LOCAL01 1 Very Unimportant
LOCAL01 2 Somewhat Unimportant
LOCAL01 3 Neutral
LOCAL01 4 Somewhat Important
LOCAL01 5 Very Important
2. Which ONE of these specific attributes of the College House System contributes or contributed the most to your desire to remain in the House system? (Please mark ONE attribute only.)
LOCAL02 1 House programs and activities
LOCAL02 2 Resident Master activities
LOCAL02 3 Relationship with Resident Heads
LOCAL02 4 Proximity to the quads
LOCAL02 5 Building amenities such as internet access, computer labs, building security and front desk, music practice rooms, etc.
3. If you already live off-campus or are planning to leave the House System next year to live off-campus, what is the primary reason for your decision?
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Volunteer Service
4. This year, how often have you participated in volunteer/community service activities, either through the University Community Service Center's programs or through another affiliation (religious group, social club, etc)?
LOCAL04 1 Almost daily
LOCAL04 2 Weekly
LOCAL04 3 Monthly
LOCAL04 4 Quarterly
LOCAL04 5 Rarely
LOCAL04 6 Never
5. How satisfied are you with the opportunities for and the variety of volunteer activities offered through the University Community Service Center (UCSC)?
LOCAL05 1 Very Dissatisfied
LOCAL05 2 Generally Dissatisfied
LOCAL05 3 Generally Satisfied
LOCAL05 4 Very Satisfied
LOCAL05 5 Not Applicable
CAPS
How satisfied are you with each of these aspects of Career and Placement Services (CAPS):
6. Quality of individual career counseling:
LOCAL06 1 Very Dissatisfied
LOCAL06 2 Generally Dissatisfied
LOCAL06 3 Generally Satisfied
LOCAL06 4 Very Satisfied
LOCAL06 5 Not Applicable
7. Assistance in job/internship search (resume writing, interviewing, campus recruiting):
LOCAL07 1 Very Dissatisfied
LOCAL07 2 Generally Dissatisfied
LOCAL07 3 Generally Satisfied
LOCAL07 4 Very Satisfied
LOCAL07 5 Not Applicable
Satisfaction and Endorsement
8. Overall, how satisfied have you been with your undergraduate education?
LOCAL08 1 Very Dissatisfied
LOCAL08 2 Generally Dissatisfied
LOCAL08 3 Ambivalent
LOCAL08 4 Generally Satisfied
LOCAL08 5 Very Satisfied
9. Would you encourage a high school senior who resembles you when you were a high school senior (same background, ability, interests, and temperament) to attend Chicago?
LOCAL09 1 Definitely Would NOT
LOCAL09 2 Probably Would NOT
LOCAL09 3 Not Sure
LOCAL09 4 Probably Would
LOCAL09 5 Definitely Would
How satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of College life:
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| 10. Availability of courses you want to take |
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| 11. The College's general education requirements (the Core) |
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| 12. Campus life |
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13. What could the College do to have improved your personal undergraduate experience? Please list one or two areas that are in the College's control, such as involving students in University planning/decision-making processes, providing support groups, having a greater number of activities or different balance of activities, etc.
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14. During the time you have been at the University of Chicago, have you ever considered leaving the University permanently and not finishing your degree here?
LOCAL14 1 No
LOCAL14 2 Yes, somewhat seriously
LOCAL14 3 Yes, very seriously
15. If you considered withdrawing or transferring, what were your main reasons for feeling this way?
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16. Please tell us if you have ever done anything that might have been a first step towards leaving the University. (This might include soliciting information from another university, telling your parents about your plans, or taking a leave of absence.)
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Internships and Study Abroad
17. How satisfied are you with any experiences you have had with a summer College-sponsored paid internship such as Human Rights, Metcalf, or SummerLinks?
LOCAL17 1 Very Dissatisfied
LOCAL17 2 Generally Dissatisfied
LOCAL17 3 Generally Satisfied
LOCAL17 4 Very Satisfied
LOCAL17 5 Have not participated in an internship.
18. If you have not participated in a College-sponsored summer internship, what is the most important reason why not? (Select only one reason.)
LOCAL18 1 I intend to participate in a future year.
LOCAL18 2 I felt I could not apply for an internship because I needed to earn more money working in another position.
LOCAL18 3 I did not feel that participation in an internship was essential to my degree program at the University.
LOCAL18 4 I could not find a College-sponsored internship that interested me or that was in a specific geographical area that suited my needs.
LOCAL18 5 I applied but was not interviewed.
LOCAL18 6 I was interviewed but not offered a position.
19. How satisfied are you with any experiences you have had with a College-sponsored study abroad program or FLAG Grant?
LOCAL19 1 Very Dissatisfied
LOCAL19 2 Generally Dissatisfied
LOCAL19 3 Generally Satisfied
LOCAL19 4 Very Satisfied
LOCAL19 5 Have not participated in study abroad.
20. If you have not participated in a College-sponsored study abroad program, what is the most important reason why not? (Select only one option.)
LOCAL20 1 I intend to participate in a future year.
LOCAL20 2 I felt I could not afford the overall cost of study abroad.
LOCAL20 3 I need to earn money while in school and could not do this while abroad.
LOCAL20 4 I am more interested in taking advantage of other Chicago programs that are offered on campus.
LOCAL20 5 I did not feel that participation in study abroad was essential to my degree program at the University.
LOCAL20 6 I could not find a College-sponsored opportunity that interested me or that was in a specific geographical area of interest.
Effects of Paying for College on Your Undergraduate Experience
Paying for college can affect students' college experiences. The statements below describe some possible effects. Please tell us to what extent you agree or disagree with each statement.
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Agree |
Strongly Agree |
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| 21. My work schedule does not leave sufficient study time. |
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| 22. I will be seriously burdened by loan payments when I graduate. |
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| Due to lack of money, I have had to forego: |
Strongly Disagree
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Agree |
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| 23. Extracurricular clubs |
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| 24. Community service |
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| 25. Travel during vacation or breaks |
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Chicago and Hyde Park
26. How important was the College's location in the City of Chicago to your decision to attend the University of Chicago?
LOCAL26 1 Very Unimportant
LOCAL26 2 Somewhat Unimportant
LOCAL26 3 Neutral
LOCAL26 4 Somewhat Important
LOCAL26 5 Very Important
27. Please tell us how the College's location might have affected your decision to attend the University of Chicago.
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28. In the past year, how often have you used the resources of the city away from campus?
LOCAL28 1 Almost daily
LOCAL28 2 Weekly
LOCAL28 3 Monthly
LOCAL28 4 Quarterly
LOCAL28 5 Rarely
LOCAL28 6 Never
29. How important has the University's location in the City of Chicago been to your undergraduate experience (education and/or student life)?
LOCAL29 1 Very Unimportant
LOCAL29 2 Somewhat Unimportant
LOCAL29 3 Neutral
LOCAL29 4 Somewhat Important
LOCAL29 5 Very Important
30. Please use the space below to elaborate on any of the questions in this
survey (refer to the question by number) or comment on any other aspect
of your undergraduate experience not covered in this questionnaire.
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