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Please use the space below to comment on what your school could have done to improve your undergraduate experience or what you wish you had done differently, or both.
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Please use the space below to elaborate on any of the questions above (refer to the question by number) and to comment on any other aspect of your undergraduate experience not covered in this questionnaire.
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PART G. Additional Questions from Cornell University

Q1. How much of a sense of community do you feel within each of the following groups at Cornell?

None at all Only a little Some A great deal Not applicable

a) Cornell University as a whole LOCAL01=1 LOCAL01=2 LOCAL01=3 LOCAL01=4 LOCAL01=5

b) Your undergraduate college LOCAL02=1 LOCAL02=2 LOCAL02=3 LOCAL02=4 LOCAL02=5

c) Your major LOCAL03=1 LOCAL03=2 LOCAL03=3 LOCAL03=4 LOCAL03=5

d) Your housing arrangement
(e.g., residence hall, apartment) LOCAL04=1 LOCAL04=2 LOCAL04=3 LOCAL04=4 LOCAL04=5

e) Extracurricular activities
(e.g., sports, clubs) LOCAL05=1 LOCAL05=2 LOCAL05=3 LOCAL05=4 LOCAL05=5

f) Fraternity or sorority LOCAL06=1 LOCAL06=2 LOCAL06=3 LOCAL06=4 LOCAL06=5

g) Religious group LOCAL07=1 LOCAL07=2 LOCAL07=3 LOCAL07=4 LOCAL07=5

h) Social/cultural/ethnic group LOCAL08=1 LOCAL08=2 LOCAL08=3 LOCAL08=4 LOCAL08=5

i) Off-campus friends or organizations LOCAL09=1 LOCAL09=2 LOCAL09=3 LOCAL09=4 LOCAL09=5

Q2. Indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements:

Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree Not applicable

a) Faculty members are willing to spend time with me outside of class LOCAL10=1 LOCAL10=2 LOCAL10=3 LOCAL10=4 LOCAL10=5

b) Faculty members are responsive to my academic needs and concerns LOCAL11=1 LOCAL11=2 LOCAL11=3 LOCAL11=4 LOCAL11=5

c) Faculty members are responsive to my personal needs and concerns LOCAL12=1 LOCAL12=2 LOCAL12=3 LOCAL12=4 LOCAL12=5

d) Faculty members are approachable LOCAL13=1 LOCAL13=2 LOCAL13=3 LOCAL13=4 LOCAL13=5

e) Faculty members are fair and unbiased in their treatment of me LOCAL14=1 LOCAL14=2 LOCAL14=3 LOCAL14=4 LOCAL14=5

f) My ideas have been taken seriously by professors LOCAL15=1 LOCAL15=2 LOCAL15=3 LOCAL15=4 LOCAL15=5

g) Two or more faculty members know me well enough to provide a professional recommendation concerning my qualifications for a job or advanced degree work LOCAL16=1 LOCAL16=2 LOCAL16=3 LOCAL16=4 LOCAL16=5

h) The Cornell learning experience should include gaining a better understanding of the role of race and racism in American life LOCAL17=1 LOCAL17=2 LOCAL17=3 LOCAL17=4 LOCAL17=5

i) Before graduating every Cornell student should complete a course about diversity in the U.S. LOCAL18=1 LOCAL18=2 LOCAL18=3 LOCAL18=4 LOCAL18=5

Q3. During the 2005 fall term, how often were you involved in the following specific out-of-class activities with faculty members?

Not involved Once or twice a term Once or twice a month Once a week Several times a week or more

a) Had coffee or dined with a faculty member in a café or restaurant LOCAL19=1 LOCAL19=2 LOCAL19=3 LOCAL19=4 LOCAL19=5

b) Attended departmental functions that included faculty members (e.g., meals, meetings) LOCAL20=1 LOCAL20=2 LOCAL20=3 LOCAL20=4 LOCAL20=5

c) Interacted with a faculty member in a residence hall LOCAL21=1 LOCAL21=2 LOCAL21=3 LOCAL21=4 LOCAL21=5

d) Attended an event hosted by a faculty member in their home (e.g., meal or social function) LOCAL22=1 LOCAL22=2 LOCAL22=3 LOCAL22=4 LOCAL22=5

e) Attended an athletic competition with a faculty member LOCAL23=1 LOCAL23=2 LOCAL23=3 LOCAL23=4 LOCAL23=5

f) Attended an arts or cultural event with a faculty member LOCAL24=1 LOCAL24=2 LOCAL24=3 LOCAL24=4 LOCAL24=5

g) Participated in an extracurricular field trip that included a faculty member LOCAL25=1 LOCAL25=2 LOCAL25=3 LOCAL25=4 LOCAL25=5

h) Other (please specify)
TEXTBOX (out of sequence) LOCAL49 LOCAL26=1 LOCAL26=2 LOCAL26=3 LOCAL26=4 LOCAL26=5

Q4. During this academic year, in which of the following activities have you taken a leadership role (e.g., been an officer, participated on a council or committee). Mark all that apply.
LOCAL27=1 Student government
LOCAL28=1 Political or social action group
LOCAL29=1 Governance group in your residence or fraternity/sorority
LOCAL30=1 Academic club, honor society or professional association
LOCAL31=1 Cultural or ethnic organization
LOCAL32=1 Religious group
LOCAL33=1 Volunteer or community service organization
LOCAL34=1 Athletic team or club (e.g., intercollegiate, intramural)
LOCAL35=1 Recreational organization
LOCAL36=1 Arts-related group (e.g., music, theater, dance, literature or poetry)
LOCAL37=1 Other (please specify) TEXTBOX (out of sequence) LOCAL50

Q5. How comfortable would you be having a person of a different race, culture or ethnicity than your own as:

Very uncomfortable Somewhat uncomfortable Somewhat comfortable Very comfortable Not applicable

a) A peer (e.g., classmate, member of same organization) LOCAL38=1 LOCAL38=2 LOCAL38=3 LOCAL38=4 LOCAL38=5

b) A friend LOCAL39=1 LOCAL39=2 LOCAL39=3 LOCAL39=4 LOCAL39=5

c) A close friend LOCAL40=1 LOCAL40=2 LOCAL40=3 LOCAL40=4 LOCAL40=5

d) A roommate LOCAL41=1 LOCAL41=2 LOCAL41=3 LOCAL41=4 LOCAL41=5

e) Someone to date LOCAL42=1 LOCAL42=2 LOCAL42=3 LOCAL42=4 LOCAL42=5

f) Someone in a professional role (e.g., professor, counselor or residence hall staff) LOCAL43=1 LOCAL43=2 LOCAL43=3 LOCAL43=4 LOCAL43=5

Q6. How comfortable would you be having a person of a different sexual orientation than your own as:

Very uncomfortable Somewhat uncomfortable Somewhat comfortable Very comfortable Not applicable

a) A peer (e.g., classmate, member of same organization) LOCAL44=1 LOCAL44=2 LOCAL44=3 LOCAL44=4 LOCAL44=5

b) A friend LOCAL45=1 LOCAL45=2 LOCAL45=3 LOCAL45=4 LOCAL45=5

c) A close friend LOCAL46=1 LOCAL46=2 LOCAL46=3 LOCAL46=4 LOCAL46=5

d) A roommate LOCAL47=1 LOCAL47=2 LOCAL47=3 LOCAL47=4 LOCAL47=5

e) Someone in a professional role (e.g., professor, counselor or residence hall staff) LOCAL48=1 LOCAL48=2 LOCAL48=3 LOCAL48=4 LOCAL48=5

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	None at all	Only a little	Some	A great deal	Not applicable
a) Cornell University as a whole	LOCAL01=1	LOCAL01=2	LOCAL01=3	LOCAL01=4	LOCAL01=5
b) Your undergraduate college	LOCAL02=1	LOCAL02=2	LOCAL02=3	LOCAL02=4	LOCAL02=5
c) Your major	LOCAL03=1	LOCAL03=2	LOCAL03=3	LOCAL03=4	LOCAL03=5
d) Your housing arrangement (e.g., residence hall, apartment)	LOCAL04=1	LOCAL04=2	LOCAL04=3	LOCAL04=4	LOCAL04=5
e) Extracurricular activities (e.g., sports, clubs)	LOCAL05=1	LOCAL05=2	LOCAL05=3	LOCAL05=4	LOCAL05=5
f) Fraternity or sorority	LOCAL06=1	LOCAL06=2	LOCAL06=3	LOCAL06=4	LOCAL06=5
g) Religious group	LOCAL07=1	LOCAL07=2	LOCAL07=3	LOCAL07=4	LOCAL07=5
h) Social/cultural/ethnic group	LOCAL08=1	LOCAL08=2	LOCAL08=3	LOCAL08=4	LOCAL08=5
i) Off-campus friends or organizations	LOCAL09=1	LOCAL09=2	LOCAL09=3	LOCAL09=4	LOCAL09=5

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly agree	Not applicable
a) Faculty members are willing to spend time with me outside of class	LOCAL10=1	LOCAL10=2	LOCAL10=3	LOCAL10=4	LOCAL10=5
b) Faculty members are responsive to my academic needs and concerns	LOCAL11=1	LOCAL11=2	LOCAL11=3	LOCAL11=4	LOCAL11=5
c) Faculty members are responsive to my personal needs and concerns	LOCAL12=1	LOCAL12=2	LOCAL12=3	LOCAL12=4	LOCAL12=5
d) Faculty members are approachable	LOCAL13=1	LOCAL13=2	LOCAL13=3	LOCAL13=4	LOCAL13=5
e) Faculty members are fair and unbiased in their treatment of me	LOCAL14=1	LOCAL14=2	LOCAL14=3	LOCAL14=4	LOCAL14=5
f) My ideas have been taken seriously by professors	LOCAL15=1	LOCAL15=2	LOCAL15=3	LOCAL15=4	LOCAL15=5
g) Two or more faculty members know me well enough to provide a professional recommendation concerning my qualifications for a job or advanced degree work	LOCAL16=1	LOCAL16=2	LOCAL16=3	LOCAL16=4	LOCAL16=5
h) The Cornell learning experience should include gaining a better understanding of the role of race and racism in American life	LOCAL17=1	LOCAL17=2	LOCAL17=3	LOCAL17=4	LOCAL17=5
i) Before graduating every Cornell student should complete a course about diversity in the U.S.	LOCAL18=1	LOCAL18=2	LOCAL18=3	LOCAL18=4	LOCAL18=5

	Not involved	Once or twice a term	Once or twice a month	Once a week	Several times a week or more
a) Had coffee or dined with a faculty member in a café or restaurant	LOCAL19=1	LOCAL19=2	LOCAL19=3	LOCAL19=4	LOCAL19=5
b) Attended departmental functions that included faculty members (e.g., meals, meetings)	LOCAL20=1	LOCAL20=2	LOCAL20=3	LOCAL20=4	LOCAL20=5
c) Interacted with a faculty member in a residence hall	LOCAL21=1	LOCAL21=2	LOCAL21=3	LOCAL21=4	LOCAL21=5
d) Attended an event hosted by a faculty member in their home (e.g., meal or social function)	LOCAL22=1	LOCAL22=2	LOCAL22=3	LOCAL22=4	LOCAL22=5
e) Attended an athletic competition with a faculty member	LOCAL23=1	LOCAL23=2	LOCAL23=3	LOCAL23=4	LOCAL23=5
f) Attended an arts or cultural event with a faculty member	LOCAL24=1	LOCAL24=2	LOCAL24=3	LOCAL24=4	LOCAL24=5
g) Participated in an extracurricular field trip that included a faculty member	LOCAL25=1	LOCAL25=2	LOCAL25=3	LOCAL25=4	LOCAL25=5
h) Other (please specify) TEXTBOX (out of sequence) LOCAL49	LOCAL26=1	LOCAL26=2	LOCAL26=3	LOCAL26=4	LOCAL26=5

	Very uncomfortable	Somewhat uncomfortable	Somewhat comfortable	Very comfortable	Not applicable
a) A peer (e.g., classmate, member of same organization)	LOCAL38=1	LOCAL38=2	LOCAL38=3	LOCAL38=4	LOCAL38=5
b) A friend	LOCAL39=1	LOCAL39=2	LOCAL39=3	LOCAL39=4	LOCAL39=5
c) A close friend	LOCAL40=1	LOCAL40=2	LOCAL40=3	LOCAL40=4	LOCAL40=5
d) A roommate	LOCAL41=1	LOCAL41=2	LOCAL41=3	LOCAL41=4	LOCAL41=5
e) Someone to date	LOCAL42=1	LOCAL42=2	LOCAL42=3	LOCAL42=4	LOCAL42=5
f) Someone in a professional role (e.g., professor, counselor or residence hall staff)	LOCAL43=1	LOCAL43=2	LOCAL43=3	LOCAL43=4	LOCAL43=5