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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Questions from Rice University
1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement about the overall climate of diversity on campus: At Rice persons are treated with respect regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, and gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious affiliation?
LOCAL01 1 Strongly Disagree
LOCAL01 2 Disagree
LOCAL01 3 Ambivalent
LOCAL01 4 Agree
LOCAL01 5 Strongly Agree
In your view, to what extent is each of the following a problem at Rice this academic year? (Mark ONE answer in each row)
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None |
Little |
Some |
Great |
Very Great |
| 2. Discrimination on the basis of race or color |
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| 3. Discrimination on the basis of national or ethnic origin |
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| 4. Discrimination on the basis of gender (incl. sexual harassment) |
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| 5. Discrimination on the basis of disability |
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| 6. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation |
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| 7. Discrimination on the basis of religious affiliation |
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8. Do you believe it is important for Rice to cultivate diversity in the student body?
LOCAL08 1 Yes
LOCAL08 2 No
9. In relation to the question above: Why or why not?
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10. What aspects of Rice contribute to a climate conducive to attracting and fostering diversity?
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11. What aspects of Rice detract from a climate conducive to attracting and fostering diversity?
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12. What has been the most important event or experience for you in the current academic year? If appropriate, please indicate how Rice contributed to this experience.
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13. Considering what seems practical, what changes would you most like to have happen at Rice?
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14. What do you think is most important NOT to change at Rice?
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With respect to academic advising, how satisfied are you with the following? (Mark ONE answer in each row.)
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Very
Dissatisfied |
Generally
Dissatisfied |
Ambivalent |
Generally
Satisfied |
Very
Satisfied |
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Not
Applicable |
| 15. Academic advising during O-Week? |
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| 16. Academic advising before officially declaring a major? |
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| 17. Academic advising in your major? |
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18. What would make the Career Center’s technology easier to use and/or more appealing to you? (Mark as many as apply.)
LOCAL18 1 Dynamic website with interactive media
LOCAL19 1 Simplified on-line job listings and recruiting procedures
LOCAL20 1 More on-line information on different career fields, industries
LOCAL21 1 On-line employer profiles and alumni recommendations
LOCAL22 1 Other, please specify
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19. What would be your preferred means of getting career and job information and developing job search skills from the Career Center? (Rank the methods listed below from 1 to 5, with 1 being most preferred and 5 being least preferred.)
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dropdown: LOCAL23
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One-on-one appointments with counselor |
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dropdown: LOCAL24
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Group meetings (e.g., workshops, presentations) |
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dropdown: LOCAL25
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Coursework in career development |
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dropdown: LOCAL26
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Career fairs |
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dropdown: LOCAL27
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On-line resources (website, media, etc.) |
20. When do you plan to pursue a graduate or professional degree?
LOCAL28 1 Immediately following graduation
LOCAL28 2 2 – 4 years following graduation
LOCAL28 3 5 – 7 years following graduation
LOCAL28 4 Not planning to pursue a graduate or professional degree
21. To what extent do you consider it the role of the Career Center to provide students with advice regarding going to graduate and professional school?
LOCAL29 1 Not at all
LOCAL29 2 To some extent
LOCAL29 3 Great extent
22. What career services do you expect to receive following graduation? (Mark as many as apply.)
LOCAL30 1 Advising/counseling to enable a career transition
LOCAL31 1 Job search assistance (e.g., resume review)
LOCAL32 1 Job postings and industry information
LOCAL33 1 Networking contacts (e.g., with other alumni)
LOCAL34 1 Other, please specify
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23. What is the most effective way to communicate with you? (Mark ONE answer.)
LOCAL35 1 Campus mail
LOCAL35 2 Rice email
LOCAL35 3 Residential College Listserv
LOCAL35 4 Telephone/Voice mail
LOCAL35 5 Rice Thresher
LOCAL35 6 Rice News
LOCAL35 7 Rice Web
LOCAL35 8 Posters
LOCAL35 9 Other, please specify
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24. Who or what do you consider to be your most credible source of information about your studies at Rice (e.g., administrators, faculty, staff, college master, publication, website, listserv, etc.)?
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25. Who or what do you consider to be your most credible source of information about events and issues at Rice (e.g., administrators, faculty, staff, college master, publication, website, listserv, etc.)?
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26. Are you aware of the Rice Vision for the Second Century (V2C)?
LOCAL36 1 Yes
LOCAL36 2 No
27. What positive features about Rice do you mention when promoting the
school to potential students?
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28. What factors about Rice do you mention as reasons for potential
students NOT to attend Rice?
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29. When you talk to friends at other universities, what differences do you
notice in programs, benefits and other attributes that aren't available to
you at Rice?
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30. What words would you use to describe Rice to others?
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