CAMPUS CLIMATE SURVEY

UNC Charlotte

October 2-10, 1995


NAME _____________________________ STUDENT # _______ (random sample number)

First, I'd like to ask you some questions about your contact with other students. The responses are: Frequently, Occasionally, or Never.
1. I've made friends with students whose interests are different from mine.

2. I've made friends with students whose race is different from mine.

3. I've had important discussions with students whose philosophy of life or personal values are different from mine.

4. I've had important discussions with students of the opposite sex.

Next, I'd like to ask questions about your contact with faculty. The responses are Frequently, Occasionally or Never.

5. I've asked a faculty member about course related information.
6. I've discussed personal concerns or problems with a faculty member.

7. I've discussed my career plans with a faculty member.

8. I've met informally with a faculty member.

9. I've worked with a faculty member on a project.

10. My professors are available to answer questions outside of class.

11. My advisor has assisted me in planning my academic schedule.

12. My professors encourage me to interact in classroom activities.

These questions have a Yes or No Response:

13. Have you established an important relationship with a faculty member?

14. Has this relationship helped you remain at UNCC?

Next, I'd like to ask questions about the physical environment at UNCC. The responses are Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree or Stongly Disagree.

15. There are places to go on campus where I can study.

16. There are places to go on campus where I can meet with friends.

17. There are places to go on campus where I can exercise.

18. There are things to do on campus during the weekends.

19. I feel safe on the campus.

20. I go home for the weekend.

20a. Why? _______________________________________

The next question has a Yes or No Response:
21. I find I can get around the campus easily.

21a. If No, Why ___________________________________

Next, I'd like to ask questions about the social environment at UNCC.

How many of the following UNCC related groups or programs are you participating in this semester? (Record the # Reported)

22. Clubs or Organizations related to your Major

23. Social Fraternities or Sororities

24. Other Social-Oriented Clubs or Organizations

25. Religious-Affiliated Student Groups

26. Formal or Informal Sports Organizations

27. Service Oriented Clubs or Organizations

28. Student Governance or Support Organizations

Next, I'd like to ask questions about the UNCC Community. The responses are: Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree or Stongly Disagree.

29. Do you think faculty and staff members are proud to be at UNCC?

30. Are you proud to be a 49er?

31. Do you plan to be an active alum?

The responses to these questions are Always, Frequently, Seldom or Never.

32. Do you feel supported in expressing your individuality?

33. Do you feel that UNCC celebrates diversity?

34. Have you learned about other races, cultures, sexual lifestyles or religions at UNCC?

35. Have you attended any events that have presented information about another race,

culture, sexual lifestyle or religion while at UNCC?

This question has a Yes or No amswer.

36. Have you experienced any situations where you didn't feel valued at UNCC?

36a. If Yes to (36), please give an example. (Open Ended Response)-

Next, I'd like to ask a few questions about your family. The responses are Always, Frequently, Seldom or Never.

37. I receive significant emotional support from my family.

38. Family issues interfere with my academic performance.

39. My family understands the demands of my classes.

Next, I'd like to ask questions about your involvement with the Community of Charlotte. The responses are Yes or No.

40. Do you participate in community service in the Charlotte area?

41. Do you attend any regular meetings off campus (including church)?

42. Do you have family in the Charlotte area?

Next, I'd like to ask questions about your perceptions of UNCC.

43. What is your overall impression of UNCC? (Open Ended Response - List 1 only)

44. When you first arrived, did you feel that UNCC was a welcoming community? (Yes or No)

45. Do you still feel that way? (Yes or No)

46. What do you value most about your UNCC Experience? (Open Ended Response - List 1 Only)

47. If you could improve one thing about UNCC, what would that be? (Open Ended Response - List 1 Only)

Next, I'd like to ask questions about your financial resources.

48. Do you hold a job off campus? (Yes, No)

48a. How many Hours per Week? (# Hours per Week)

49. Do you hold a job on campus? (Yes, No)

49a. How many Hours per Week? (# Hours per Week)

The responses to these questions are Frequently, Occasionally or Never.

50. Are you able to budget your resources to pay for your educational expenses?

51. Do financial worries negatively affect your academic studies?

52. Do you find that your work schedule negatively impacts your academic progress?

And Here Are My Last 2 Questions...

53. Do you think you are coming back to UNCC next semester? (Yes, No)

53a. May we contact you for follow-up? (Yes, No)

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO TALK WITH ME ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCES AT UNC CHARLOTTE!!!



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