Your comments will be welcome, read, and considered
carefully ... and will remain confidential when reported to policy makers
at your school.
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.
TEXTBOX: IMPROVE.TEXT
Please use the space below to describe the most important outcomes of
your time as an undergraduate. Where possible, be specific about how your
college or university contributed to these accomplishments, changes or
other developments.
TEXTBOX: OUTCOMES.TEXT
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.
TEXTBOX: COMMENT.TEXT
PART G. Additional Questions from MIT
Earlier, we asked you about your participation in study abroad programs
and internships outside the U.S. Since graduating from high school, have
you had other experiences outside the U.S. of an educational or public
service nature?
LOCAL01=1 -- Yes
LOCAL01=2 -- No
How often do you visit the OCW Web site?
LOCAL02=1 -- Daily
LOCAL02=2 -- Weekly
LOCAL02=3 -- Monthly
LOCAL02=4 -- Occasionally (less than once a month)
LOCAL02=5 -- Never
How many times have you visited the MIT OpenCourseWare web site?
LOCAL03=1 -- 0 (zero)
LOCAL03=2 -- 1-10
LOCAL03=3 -- 11-25
LOCAL03=4 -- 26-50
LOCAL03=5 -- 51+
Which of the following best describe ways that you have used the MIT
OpenCourseWare site?
LOCAL04=1 --
learning about subject matter to complement a course I am taking
LOCAL05=1 --
learning about subject matter for personal knowledge beyond materials covered
in courses I take
LOCAL06=1 --
reviewing materials from courses I've completed previously
LOCAL07=1 --
planning my course of study/deciding what subjects to register for
LOCAL08=1 --
planning for graduate study at MIT
LOCAL09=1 --
planning for graduate study at another institution
LOCAL10=1 --
other (please specify)
Relative to other resources listed below, how valuable is OCW in helping
you successfully accomplish the activities you just indicated?
| |
Significantly less valuable |
Less valuable |
Equally valuable |
More Valuable |
Significantly more valuable |
| MIT physical library holdings |
LOCAL11=1 |
LOCAL11=2 |
LOCAL11=3 |
LOCAL11=4 |
LOCAL11=5 |
| MIT library web resources (incl. subscription databases
and e- journals) |
LOCAL12=1 |
LOCAL12=2 |
LOCAL12=3 |
LOCAL12=4 |
LOCAL12=5 |
| MIT online catalog |
LOCAL13=1 |
LOCAL13=2 |
LOCAL13=3 |
LOCAL13=4 |
LOCAL13=5 |
| Department web resources (incl. faculty Athena lockers) |
LOCAL14=1 |
LOCAL14=2 |
LOCAL14=3 |
LOCAL14=4 |
LOCAL14=5 |
| Stellar or other learning management systems |
LOCAL15=1 |
LOCAL15=2 |
LOCAL15=3 |
LOCAL15=4 |
LOCAL15=5 |
| Non-MIT physical library holdings |
LOCAL16=1 |
LOCAL16=2 |
LOCAL16=3 |
LOCAL16=4 |
LOCAL16=5 |
| Non-MIT online resources |
LOCAL17=1 |
LOCAL17=2 |
LOCAL17=3 |
LOCAL17=4 |
LOCAL17=5 |
Please explain your ratings in the previous question, and indicate any
other resources you've used in conjunction with OCW to accomplish educational
objectives.
TEXTBOX: LOCAL41.TEXT
Please indicate the degree of positive impact that the OCW Web site
has had on your educational experience at MIT.
LOCAL18=1 -- Extremely positive impact
LOCAL18=2 -- Positive impact
LOCAL18=3 -- Moderately positive impact
LOCAL18=4 -- Somewhat positive impact
LOCAL18=5 -- No positive impact
Please explain your rating. Be specific -- elaborate on the impact OCW
has had on you.
TEXTBOX: LOCAL42.TEXT
Please describe what you would change to improve the usefulness and
value of OCW.
TEXTBOX: LOCAL43.TEXT
A question earlier in the survey asked about balancing academic and
extracurricular activities. We'd like to know a bit more about your views
on this. Please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with
the following statements.
| |
Strongly Disagree |
Somewhat Disagree |
Neither Disagree nor Agree |
Somewhat Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| I am effective at managing my time |
LOCAL19=1 |
LOCAL19=2 |
LOCAL19=3 |
LOCAL19=4 |
LOCAL19=5 |
| I generally feel excited and challenged by my work |
LOCAL20=1 |
LOCAL20=2 |
LOCAL20=3 |
LOCAL20=4 |
LOCAL20=5 |
| When I work hard in a course, I usually earn the grade
I deserve |
LOCAL21=1 |
LOCAL21=2 |
LOCAL21=3 |
LOCAL21=4 |
LOCAL21=5 |
| I typically over commit myself |
LOCAL22=1 |
LOCAL22=2 |
LOCAL22=3 |
LOCAL22=4 |
LOCAL22=5 |
| For the most part, my academic workload has been manageable |
LOCAL23=1 |
LOCAL23=2 |
LOCAL23=3 |
LOCAL23=4 |
LOCAL23=5 |
| I feel burnt out |
LOCAL24=1 |
LOCAL24=2 |
LOCAL24=3 |
LOCAL24=4 |
LOCAL24=5 |
| I have generally been able to find enough time for recreation
and social activities |
LOCAL25=1 |
LOCAL25=2 |
LOCAL25=3 |
LOCAL25=4 |
LOCAL25=5 |
Which of the following were outcomes or consequences of your UROP participation,
if applicable?
|
|
Not at all |
To a slight extent |
To a moderate extent |
To a considerable extent |
To a very great extent |
Not applicable; I did not participate in
UROP |
| Got to know faculty |
LOCAL26=1 |
LOCAL26=2 |
LOCAL26=3 |
LOCAL26=4 |
LOCAL26=5 |
LOCAL26=6 |
| Helped me understand the nature of research and experimentation
in a particular discipline |
LOCAL27=1 |
LOCAL27=2 |
LOCAL27=3 |
LOCAL27=4 |
LOCAL27=5 |
LOCAL27=6 |
| Helped me make or confirmed my choice of major |
LOCAL28=1 |
LOCAL28=2 |
LOCAL28=3 |
LOCAL28=4 |
LOCAL28=5 |
LOCAL28=6 |
| Exposed me to research outside of my major |
LOCAL29=1 |
LOCAL29=2 |
LOCAL29=3 |
LOCAL29=4 |
LOCAL29=5 |
LOCAL29=6 |
| Provided me with opportunities to enhance my presentation
skills |
LOCAL30=1 |
LOCAL30=2 |
LOCAL30=3 |
LOCAL30=4 |
LOCAL30=5 |
LOCAL30=6 |
| Led to a summer job or internship |
LOCAL31=1 |
LOCAL31=2 |
LOCAL31=3 |
LOCAL31=4 |
LOCAL31=5 |
LOCAL31=6 |
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