SIUE University Housing Exit Survey

SIUE University Housing Exit Survey
Please take a few moments to fill out this survey about the quality of life in University Housing. All responses are
confidential and the information will be used to improve facilities and services for current and future residents of University
Housing. Your opinions are important to us!
1. What is your reason for requesting cancellation of your University Housing contract? Mark one.
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P
P
P
Graduation
P Withdrawal
P Marriage
Academic suspension
P Counseling considerations
P Serious illness
Death in immediate family P Active military induction
Transferring to another institution: Which one?_____________________________
2. Please make any other comments you find appropriate about your reason(s) for canceling your contract:
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3.
Did financial concerns contribute to the cancellation of your Housing contract?
P Yes
P No
If yes, please explain:
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4. I chose to live in University Housing because…(check all that apply):
P Parents made the decision
P Leadership opportunities
P Dining Services
P Close to classes
P Employment opportunities
P Easier to meet people
P Condition of room/apartment
P Feel connected to SIUE
P Less cleaning/cooking in
P Cable/data connection in room/apartment
P Safety and security
Residence Halls
P Higher academic success
P Convenience
P Affordable
P Staff assistance
P FIC opportunities
P Apartment environment (CV)
P Other:
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6. I am leaving University Housing because (mark all that apply):
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P
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Off-campus housing is less expensive
Housing policies too restrictive
Preferred living options not available
Too noisy – lack of academic atmosphere
Slow response to maintenance concerns
Cable or data connection in room
Want to be closer to significant other
P Not clean enough
P Safety & security concerns
P Withdrawing from SIUE
P Want to prepare own meals
P Room/Apartment size
P Homesick
P Roommate conflicts
P Dislike Dining Services
P Transferring schools
P Want more privacy
P Problems with Housing staff
P Other: please list below
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7.
Mark the appropriate space below to indicate your degree of agreement with the following statements.
SA-Strongly agree
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2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
A-Agree
N-Neutral
D-Disagree
SD-Strongly disagree
SA
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I felt I was an important part of the University Housing community.
I felt I was an important part of the SIUE community.
I was satisfied with my academic progress.
I knew where to get academic assistance when needed.
There were a sufficient number of activities to attend in Housing and on campus.
I was able to make friends in my University Housing community.
8. I decided to cancel my contract in the P
Fall
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N
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D
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SD
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Spring?
At what point did you make the decision to cancel your contract?
P On the first day I moved in
P During the first 3 weeks of classes
P Between the 6th and 12th week of classes
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P
P
P
During the first week of classes
During the first 6 weeks of classes
During the 12th-16th week of classes
Other (please specify):
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9. Which option best describes where you are moving now?
P With my parents
P On-campus at another college/university
P Off-campus apartment/house
P Other:________________________________________________________________________________________
10. Demographic Information
Current Classification:
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FR
Gender:
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Female P
Race:
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P
African American
Caucasian
Place of residence
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P
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Cougar Village Family Resident
Cougar Village 500 Side
Prairie Hall
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SO
JR
P
SR
P
Grad
Male
What term did you first move into University Housing?
What year?
P
P Hispanic American
P International
P Fall
P Asian American
P Other:__________________
P Cougar Village 400 Side Single Student
P Bluff Hall
P Woodland Hall
P Spring
P Summer
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Thank you for your assistance. Please feel free to write any other comments on another sheet of paper and attach them to
this form. Please return survey to office staff as soon as it is completed or mail to:
University Housing, Campus Box 1056, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1056.
March 2004