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1. Reflecting back, to what extent do you agree that the benefits you received from attending your undergraduate institution were worth the financial costs
to you and your family?
AAUreflect 5 Strongly agree
AAUreflect 4 Somewhat agree
AAUreflect 3 Neither agree nor disagree (neutral)
AAUreflect 2 Somewhat disagree
AAUreflect 1 Strongly disagree
Please answer questions 2 through 6 if employment will most likely be your
principal activity upon graduation
(i.e., if you expect to have a full-time job), otherwise skip to Question 7.
2. If you have accepted a position, in what type of organization or
sector will you work (mark one)?
AAUemployorg 1 Private for-profit corporation/company/group-practice
AAUemployorg 2 Self-employed, own business, or professional practice (non-group)
AAUemployorg 3 Government or other public institution or agency
AAUemployorg 4 Private non-profit (school, college, arts/cultural organization, etc.)
AAUemployorg 5 Other, please specify:
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AAUemployorg 9 Not applicable
3. In what state will you be employed?
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If you selected Outside the U.S. in the dropdown list above, please specify in which country you will be working:
AAUempcountry
4. Is your prospective position related to your major field of undergraduate study?
AAUrelatemajor 1 Yes, same field as major
AAUrelatemajor 6 Yes, clearly related to major
AAUrelatemajor 7 No, only slightly related to major
AAUrelatemajor 3 No, not at all related to major
AAUrelatemajor 9 Not applicable (do not have a prospective position yet)
5. Is your prospective position related to any of the courses you took outside your major field of undergraduate study?
AAUrice1 1 Yes, related
AAUrice1 2 No, not related
AAUrice1 9 Question not applicable
6. How well do you think Rice has prepared you for the job market?
AAUprepare 5 Very well
AAUprepare 4 Generally well
AAUprepare 3 Neither well nor inadequately (neutral)
AAUprepare 2 Inadequate
AAUprepare 1 Very inadequate
AAUprepare 9 Not relevant
During your years at Rice, with what frequency did you participate in the following community-based activities in Houston, and what year(s) did you participate in these activities:
| Activity |
Year |
Never |
Once or twice while at Rice |
Occasionally
(1 or 2 times a semester) |
Frequently
(3 or more times a semester) |
| 7. Research with a Houston-based partner (community-based research in Houston) |
Freshman |
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| Sophomore |
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| Junior |
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| Senior |
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| 8. Volunteered for a local (Houston) organization |
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| Sophomore |
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| Junior |
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| Senior |
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| 9. Attended non-Rice plays, musicals, operas, museums and athletic events |
Freshman |
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| Sophomore |
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| Junior |
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| Senior |
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10. Please indicate to what extent 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, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious affiliation.
LOCAL14 5 Strongly agree
LOCAL14 4 Somewhat agree
LOCAL14 3 Neither agree nor disagree (neutral)
LOCAL14 2 Somewhat disagree
LOCAL14 1 Strongly disagree
In your view, to what extent has each of the following been a problem at Rice during this academic year (2007-2008)? (Mark ONE answer in each row)
| |
None at all |
A little |
Somewhat |
Very Much |
| 11. Discrimination on the basis of race or color |
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| 12. Discrimination on the basis of national or ethnic origin |
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13. Discrimination on the basis of gender
(including sexual harassment) |
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| 14. Discrimination on the basis of disability |
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| 15. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation |
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| 16. Discrimination on the basis of religious affiliation |
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Because of Rice's interest in the well-being of all students, it would be enormously helpful to the University if you would answer the following question. (Needless to say, your response is voluntary and totally confidential; it will not be reported in any way that would identify any individual.) Here is the question:
17. Do you personally identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (GLBT)?
LOCAL33 1 Yes
LOCAL33 2 No
18. Do you believe it is important for Rice to enhance and support diversity in the student body?
LOCAL34 1 Yes
LOCAL34 2 No
19. In relation to the question above, please use the space below to explain why you believe or do not believe that it is important for Rice to cultivate diversity in the student body.
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20. In the space below please describe what aspects of Rice contribute to a climate conducive to attracting and fostering diversity.
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21. In the space below, please describe what aspects of Rice detract from a climate conducive to attracting and fostering diversity.
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22. Are you aware of Rice's theme, "Unconventional Wisdom," and the University's new public relations campaign?
LOCAL35 1 Yes
LOCAL35 2 No
23. If you answered yes to the question above, please use the space below to express exactly what you do know about Rice's theme and public relations campaign.
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24. What information would you like to receive from Rice after you graduate? (Mark as many as apply.)
LOCAL36 1 Campus updates
LOCAL37 1 Faculty and research news
LOCAL38 1 Vision for the Second Century (V2C) updates
LOCAL39 1 Alumni news
LOCAL40 1 Other, please specify:
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25. How would you like to get information from Rice after you graduate? (Mark as many as apply.)
LOCAL42 1 Email
LOCAL43 1 Newsletters
LOCAL44 1 Magazines
LOCAL45 1 Rice web site
LOCAL46 1 Other, please specify:
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Thank you very much for taking the time to share your views!