FRESHMAN CLIMATE SURVEY

UNC Charlotte
September 22, 1997 to October 7, 1997
This is an HTML version of the actual survey

NAME _____________________________ STUDENT # _______ (random sample number)

1. Where are you living now? (Check One Only)

2. Are you currently enrolled in a Freshman Seminar Course? (Yes or No)
First, I'd like to ask you some questions about your contact with other students. The responses are: Frequently, Occasionally, or Never.
3. I've made friends with students whose interests are different from mine.
4. I've made friends with students whose race is different from mine.
5. I've had important discussions with students whose philosophy of life or personal values are different from mine.
6. 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.
7. I've asked a faculty member about course related information.
8. I've discussed personal concerns or problems with a faculty member.
9. I've discussed my career plans with a faculty member.
10. I've met informally with a faculty member.
11. I've worked with a faculty member on a project.
12. My professors are available to answer questions outside of class.
13. My advisor has assisted me in planning my academic schedule.
14. My professors encourage me to interact in classroom activities.
These questions have a Yes or No Response:
15. Have you established an important relationship with a faculty member?
16. 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.
17. There are places to go on campus where I can study.
18. There are places to go on campus where I can meet with friends.
19. There are places to go on campus where I can exercise.
20. There are things to do on campus during the weekends.
21. I feel safe on the campus.
22. I go home for the weekend.

23. 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)
24. Clubs or Organizations related to your Major
25. Social Fraternities or Sororities
26. Other Social-Oriented Clubs or Organizations
27. Religious-Affiliated Student Groups
28. Formal or Informal Sports Organizations
29. Service Oriented Clubs or Organizations
30. Student Governance or Support Organization
31. I feel I am well informed about UNCC related groups or programs (Yes/No Response)
32. Would you like to participate in more campus groups or programs? (Yes/No Response)
33. If Yes, what barriers are preventing you from participating? (check all that apply)
Next, I'd like to ask questions about the UNCC Community. The responses are: Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree or Stongly Disagree.
34. Do you think faculty and staff members are proud to be at UNCC?
35. Are you proud to be a 49er?
36. Have you established an important relationship with a staff member? (Yes/No Response)
37. Has this relationship helped you remain at UNCC? (Yes/No Response)
The responses to these questions are Always, Frequently, Seldom or Never.
38. Do you feel supported in expressing your individuality?
39. Do you feel that UNCC celebrates diversity?
40. Have you learned about other races, cultures, sexual lifestyles or religions at UNCC?
41. 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 answer.
42. Have you experienced any situations where you didn't feel valued at UNCC?
43. If Yes , 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.
44. I receive significant emotional support from my family.
45. Family issues interfere with my academic performance.
46. 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.
47. Do you participate in community service in the Charlotte area?
48. Do you attend any regular meetings off campus?
49. Do you attend religious services off campus?
50. Do you have family in the Charlotte area?
Next, I'd like to ask questions about your perceptions of UNCC.
51. What is your overall impression of UNCC? (Open Ended Response - List 1 only)
52. When you first arrived, did you feel that UNCC was a welcoming community? (Yes/No Response)
53. Do you still feel that way? (Yes/No Response)
54. What do you value most about your UNCC Experience? (Open Ended Response - List 1 Only)
55. 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.
56. Do you hold a job off campus? (Yes/No Response)
57. How many Hours per Week? (# Hours per Week)
58. Do you hold a job on campus? (Yes, No)
59. How many Hours per Week? (# Hours per Week)
60. There are many reasons to work, please tell how which reasons apply to you.
(Check all that apply and then select the top 3 reasons) 61. Is your current work related to your future career interests? (Yes/No Response)
The responses to these questions are Frequently, Occasionally or Never.
62. Are you able to budget your resources to pay for your educational expenses?
63. Do financial worries negatively affect your academic studies?
64. Do you find that your work schedule negatively impacts your academic progress?
65. Do you find that your work schedule negatively impacts your ability to participate in campus groups or programs?
And Here Are My Last 2 Questions...
66. Do you think you are coming back to UNCC next semester? (Yes/No Response)
67. May we contact you for follow-up? (Yes/No Response)
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO TALK WITH ME ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCES AT UNC CHARLOTTE!!!
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