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1. Please rate the extent to which your abilities in the areas listed below have changed since you first came to Rice.

  Much weaker
1
2 3 No change
4
5 6 Much stronger
7
Reading or speaking a foreign language tlang 1 tlang 2 tlang 3 tlang 4 tlang 5 tlang 6 tlang 7
Writing clearly and effectively twrite 1 twrite 2 twrite 3 twrite 4 twrite 5 twrite 6 twrite 7
Understanding the significance of art, music, literature, and drama tartlit 1 tartlit 2 tartlit 3 tartlit 4 tartlit 5 tartlit 6 tartlit 7
Resolving interpersonal conflicts positively tconflic 1 tconflic 2 tconflic 3 tconflic 4 tconflic 5 tconflic 6 tconflic 7
Placing current problems in historical/cultural/philosophical perspective tcprob 1 tcprob 2 tcprob 3 tcprob 4 tcprob 5 tcprob 6 tcprob 7
Gaining in-depth knowledge of a field tindepth 1 tindepth 2 tindepth 3 tindepth 4 tindepth 5 tindepth 6 tindepth 7

2. To what extent were the following academic and personal growth expectations for Rice undergraduates communicated to you, and to what extent are you meeting these expectations?

Please indicate a response to each item for both sections of the question. Section A: The extent to which Rice's
expectations were communicated to me:
  Section B: The extent to which I am
meeting Rice's expectations:
Rarely or Never Occasion-ally Often Very Often or Always   Rarely or Never Occasion-ally Often Very Often or Always
a. Embrace academic and intellectual challenges RIC01 1 RIC01 2 RIC01 3 RIC01 4   RIC16 1 RIC16 2 RIC16 3 RIC16 4
b. Strive for excellence in all academic pursuits RIC02 1 RIC02 2 RIC02 3 RIC02 4   RIC17 1 RIC17 2 RIC17 3 RIC17 4
c. Be honorable, representing one's work and self with integrity in all situations RIC03 1 RIC03 2 RIC03 3 RIC03 4   RIC18 1 RIC18 2 RIC18 3 RIC18 4
d. Develop his/her leadership skills RIC04 1 RIC04 2 RIC04 3 RIC04 4   RIC19 1 RIC19 2 RIC19 3 RIC19 4
e. Learn and practice ethical decision-making RIC05 1 RIC05 2 RIC05 3 RIC05 4   RIC20 1 RIC20 2 RIC20 3 RIC20 4
f. Accept responsibility for his/her actions RIC06 1 RIC06 2 RIC06 3 RIC06 4   RIC21 1 RIC21 2 RIC21 3 RIC21 4
g. Learn effective oral and written communication skills RIC07 1 RIC07 2 RIC07 3 RIC07 4   RIC22 1 RIC22 2 RIC22 3 RIC22 4
h. Engage all peoples and groups with respect RIC08 1 RIC08 2 RIC08 3 RIC08 4   RIC23 1 RIC23 2 RIC23 3 RIC23 4
i. Devote a portion of his/her time and energy to community service RIC09 1 RIC09 2 RIC09 3 RIC09 4   RIC24 1 RIC24 2 RIC24 3 RIC24 4
j. Have a study, work, or service experience in another country RIC10 1 RIC10 2 RIC10 3 RIC10 4   RIC25 1 RIC25 2 RIC25 3 RIC25 4
k. Conduct or take part in a substantial, original research, design or other creative project RIC11 1 RIC11 2 RIC11 3 RIC11 4   RIC26 1 RIC26 2 RIC26 3 RIC26 4
l. Learn to access and critically assess information in today's fast-changing, resource-rich environment RIC12 1 RIC12 2 RIC12 3 RIC12 4   RIC27 1 RIC27 2 RIC27 3 RIC27 4
m. Learn to work collaboratively across cultures and disciplines RIC13 1 RIC13 2 RIC13 3 RIC13 4   RIC28 1 RIC28 2 RIC28 3 RIC28 4
n. Participate in and shape their communities both on and off campus RIC14 1 RIC14 2 RIC14 3 RIC14 4   RIC29 1 RIC29 2 RIC29 3 RIC29 4
o. Understand that society's most pressing problems require the integration of knowledge from multiple perspectives or disciplines RIC15 1 RIC15 2 RIC15 3 RIC15 4   RIC30 1 RIC30 2 RIC30 3 RIC30 4
3. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
Rice attracts students who are leaders RIC31 1 RIC31 2 RIC31 3 RIC31 4 RIC31 5
Rice develops students to be leaders RIC32 1 RIC32 2 RIC32 3 RIC32 4 RIC32 5

4. Please rate yourself on each of the following skills compared to other college-age students in the United States.

  Highly Unskilled Below Average Average Above Average Highly Skilled
Ability to clearly and persuasively communicate ideas in formal presentations RIC33 1 RIC33 2 RIC33 3 RIC33 4 RIC33 5
Ability to strengthen teams/alliances RIC34 1 RIC34 2 RIC34 3 RIC34 4 RIC34 5
Ability to move ideas into action RIC35 1 RIC35 2 RIC35 3 RIC35 4 RIC35 5
Ability to motivate others towards a goal RIC36 1 RIC36 2 RIC36 3 RIC36 4 RIC36 5

5. Please use the space below to elaborate on any of the questions on the survey and to comment on any other aspect of your undergraduate experience not covered in this questionnaire.
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