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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 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.
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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 Rice University
Please indicate whether you participated in any of the activities listed
below while you were a student at Rice and the value of the experience
to you. (Mark ONE answer in each row.)
| |
Did not participate in this activity |
Started to participate, but did not complete the activity |
Participated fully with no significant positive
benefit |
Participated fully with significant positive benefit |
| 1. Worked as a research assistant while at Rice |
LOCAL01=1
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LOCAL01=2
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LOCAL01=3
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LOCAL01=4
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| 2. Conducted your own research while at Rice |
LOCAL02=1
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LOCAL02=2
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LOCAL02=3
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LOCAL02=4
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| 3. Had an internship or mentorship experience through a
Rice program |
LOCAL03=1
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LOCAL03=2
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LOCAL03=3
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LOCAL03=4
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| 4. Had a volunteer or community based experience while
at Rice |
LOCAL04=1
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LOCAL04=2
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LOCAL04=3
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LOCAL04=4
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| 5. Held a position of responsibility in a Rice student
organization or program |
LOCAL05=1
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LOCAL05=2
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LOCAL05=3
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LOCAL05=4
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6. Think about your participation in research activities at Rice
or as part of a Rice associated program (e.g., writing a major research
paper, taking an independent study, or serving as a research assistant
to someone). Which ONE of the following statements best categorizes
your involvement in research activities during your years at Rice?
LOCAL06=1
I had only a minimal involvement in this activity
LOCAL06=2
My involvement in this activity increased during my years at Rice.
LOCAL06=3
My involvement in this activity decreased during my years at Rice.
LOCAL06=4
My involvement stayed about the same during my years at Rice.
7. If you worked as a research assistant or conducted your own
research at Rice or as part of a Rice associated program, which of the
following statements characterizes that experience? (Mark
all that apply.)
LOCAL07=1
I did not work as a research assistant or conduct my own research.
LOCAL08=1
I improved my ability to define and execute a research project.
LOCAL09=1
I learned to apply theories to, or construct models for, solving real-world
problems.
LOCAL10=1
It provided me with opportunities to enhance my presentation skills.
LOCAL11=1
I acquired basic knowledge of and facility with a repertoire of research
techniques and instruments.
LOCAL12=1
I learned to identify, access and evaluate the validity of appropriate
evidence and scholarship in my field of research.
LOCAL13=1
I developed an academic relationship with a faculty mentor.
8. Reflecting on your years at Rice, how would you rate the accuracy
of this statement: A vital connection to Houston was a distinctive feature
of my Rice education.
LOCAL14=1
Not at all accurate
LOCAL14=2
Somewhat accurate
LOCAL14=3
Quite accurate
9. During your years at Rice, with what frequency
did you participate in community-based activities in Houston such as attending
plays, musicals, operas, museums, and non-Rice athletic events?
LOCAL15=1
Never
LOCAL15=2
Once or twice while at Rice
LOCAL15=3
Occasionally (once or twice a semester)
LOCAL15=4
Frequently (three or more times a semester)
10. Would you have participated in more of the community-based
activities in Houston if the following circumstances had existed? (Mark
all that apply.)
LOCAL16=1
An opportunity to receive course credit
LOCAL17=1
Transportation more readily available (for example, through using Passport
to Houston)
LOCAL18=1
Received encouragement from a faculty or staff member
LOCAL19=1
University or college-subsidized tickets were available
LOCAL20=1
If Passport to Houston had been available the entire time you were at Rice
LOCAL21=1
Other, please specify
LOCAL21OTH
11. Excluding College Masters and RAs, how often did you interact
directly with faculty associates of your residential college outside
of class?
LOCAL22=1
Never
LOCAL22=2
Once or twice while at Rice
LOCAL22=3
One or more times a semester
12. Excluding College Masters and RAs, how often did you interact
directly with faculty who were not associates at your college outside
of class?
LOCAL23=1
Never
LOCAL23=2
Once or twice while at Rice
LOCAL23=3
One or more times a semester
13. Which of the following were difficult for you when you first
came to Rice? (Mark all that apply.)
LOCAL24=1
Coursework
LOCAL25=1
Selecting a major field of study
LOCAL26=1
Living with a roommate
LOCAL27=1
Living with people of different races and ethnicities
LOCAL28=1
Making new friends
LOCAL29=1
Managing time and prioritizing commitments
LOCAL30=1
Making decisions about using alcohol or other controlled substances
14. When you were a freshman, with which of the following individuals
or groups did you consult frequently (more than once a semester) for academic
advice? (Mark all that apply.)
LOCAL31=1
Students
LOCAL32=1
College master
LOCAL33=1
Resident associate
LOCAL34=1
Divisional advisor
LOCAL35=1
Other faculty
LOCAL36=1
Rice staff member
LOCAL37=1
Parent, guardian, or other relative
15. When you were a freshman, with which of the following individuals
or groups did you consult frequently (more than once a semester) for non-academic
advice? (Mark all that apply.)
LOCAL38=1
Students
LOCAL39=1
College master
LOCAL40=1
Resident associate
LOCAL41=1
Divisional advisor
LOCAL42=1
Other faculty
LOCAL43=1
Rice staff member
LOCAL44=1
Parent, guardian, or other relative
16. When you arrived at Rice, were you reasonably certain
of what your major would be?
LOCAL45=1
Yes
LOCAL45=2
No
17. If you changed your mind about your major, when did this happen? (If
you changed your mind once or more than once, mark all years that apply.)
LOCAL46=1
I did not change my mind about my major.
LOCAL47=1
Freshman/first year
LOCAL48=1
Sophomore/second year
LOCAL49=1
Junior/third year
LOCAL50=1
Senior/fourth year
18. If you did change your mind about your major, which of the
following factors played a role in your decision? (Mark all
that apply.)
LOCAL51=1
I did not change my mind about my major.
LOCAL52=1
Had a negative experience in a course related to or required for the major
LOCAL53=1
Found I had no aptitude/interest in the basic courses for my prospective
major
LOCAL54=1
A professor turned me on to something else
LOCAL55=1
A class turned me on to something else
LOCAL56=1
Discovered that the content of the major wasn't what I thought it was going
to be
LOCAL57=1
Other, please specify
LOCAL57OTH
19. If you voluntarily lived off campus, which of the following
reasons played a role in your decision? (Mark all that apply.)
LOCAL58=1
Never voluntarily lived off campus
LOCAL59=1
Lower cost
LOCAL60=1
Didn't like the food on campus
LOCAL61=1
Wanted to be more independent
LOCAL62=1
Negative feelings about the college system
LOCAL63=1
Didn't like available housing options
LOCAL64=1
Other, please specify
LOCAL64OTH
20. If your initial intended major or career required the “big
three,” (e.g., first or second year physics, math, and chemistry)
which of the following reflect your experience in these classes? (Mark
all that apply.)
LOCAL65=1
Never took the “big three” courses
LOCAL66=1
Started but did not finish taking these courses
LOCAL67=1
They were of little help for my major
LOCAL68=1
They were a moderate amount of help for my major
LOCAL69=1
They were very helpful for my major
LOCAL70=1
They were indispensable for my major
LOCAL71=1
These courses led me to change my mind about my major
21. If you took, or started to take, the “big three,” (e.g.,
first or second year physics, math, and chemistry) was one or more of these
classes particularly helpful to you? If so, please use the
space below to list the class year (e.g., freshman, second year) and course
name of the “big three” classes that were helpful to you.
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22. If you took, (or started to take), the “big three,” (e.g.,
first or second year physics, math, and chemistry), did one or more of
these classes discourage you from pursuing your major? If
so, please use the space below to list the class year (e.g., freshman,
second year) and course name of the “big three” classes that
discouraged you from pursuing your major.
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The remaining questions (23 to 27) are ONLY for students with
a second major.
23. On the whole, how satisfied are you with your SECOND MAJOR?
LOCAL72=1
Very Dissatisfied
LOCAL72=2
Generally Dissatisfied
LOCAL72=3
Ambivalent
LOCAL72=4
Generally Satisfied
LOCAL72=5
Very Satisfied
How satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of your SECOND
MAJOR? (Mark ONE answer in each row.)
| |
Very
Dissatisfied |
Generally
Dissatisfied |
Generally Satisfied |
Very Satisfied |
Not Applicable |
| Availability of courses you want to study |
LOCAL73=1
|
LOCAL73=2
|
LOCAL73=3
|
LOCAL73=4
|
LOCAL73=5
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| Intellectual excitement |
LOCAL74=1
|
LOCAL74=2
|
LOCAL74=3
|
LOCAL74=4
|
LOCAL74=5
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| Quality of instruction |
LOCAL75=1
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LOCAL75=2
|
LOCAL75=3
|
LOCAL75=4
|
LOCAL75=5
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| Quality of advising |
LOCAL76=1
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LOCAL76=2
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LOCAL76=3
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LOCAL76=4
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LOCAL76=5
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