Campus Life Survey Fall 2012 d10
Welcome to the very first ever UNF Campus Life Survey! This is your opportunity to provide feedback on the
quality of life at UNF. Your opinions and suggestions are valuable and we read and consider every single
one of them! Please take a few minutes to complete this survey.
This survey is being conducted for research purposes by the University of North Florida. We are contacting
undergraduate students to measure their perceptions of their out of class experiences as a UNF student .
The results are used by administrative offices to inform improvement efforts.
Please take a few minutes to click the link below and answer the questions. The survey should take no
longer than 10 minutes to complete. All of your responses will remain confidential. Only aggregated
responses will be shared with UNF staff, and with external audiences. Your participation is voluntary, and
you may terminate the survey at any time. You may also decline to answer any questions you do not wish to
answer. There are no foreseeable risks to your participation in this survey, nor are there any direct benefits
or compensation for participating.
If you have questions about this survey, please contact Dr. Judith E. Miller, Executive Director of
Assessment, University of North Florida (904) 620-2765. For questions regarding the rights of research
subjects, contact Dr. Katherine Kasten, UNF Institutional Review Board, (904) 620-2498.
You must be at least 18 years old in order to participate. If you are at least 18 years old, and are willing to
continue with the survey, please click “continue.”
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(Branching question)
What is your class year?
freshman
sophomore
junior
senior
If answer is “freshman”, branch to:
UNF Reads!
This year’s UNF Reads! book was Outcasts United, about a soccer team made up of refugees. It was assigned reading over the summer for incoming freshmen, and it was required reading in some courses. How much of the book did you read?
None of it
One chapter
Two or three chapters
More than three chapters
How many times were the important ideas from Outcasts United discussed in any of your classes?
Never
Once or twice
Three to five times
Five to ten times
More than ten times
How many times have you talked about important ideas from Outcasts United with people (like family or
friends) outside of class?
Never
Once or twice
Three to five times
Five to ten times
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More than ten times
How many times have you talked about important ideas from Outcasts United with a UNF faculty member,
advisor, or staff member outside of class?
Never
Once or twice
Three to five times
Five to ten times
More than ten times
To what extent did reading a common book make you feel like a part of the University community?
Not at all
Slightly
Moderately so
Very much so
I don’t know
Did you participate in the following events related to the UNF Reads! book? Check all that apply:
convocation speech by author
Ask the Author event during Week of Welcome
book signing by author
discussion of book during Week of Welcome
donation or fundraising drive to benefit refugees
refugee panel discussion
ACE UNF Reads! essay contest
soccer tournament
Student Leadership Summit Break Out Session
What do you see as the value of the UNF Reads! experience? Check all that apply:
It’s good to have a common intellectual experience
It introduces students to college level reading
It’s an interesting book
it’s a way of getting discussion going during Week of Welcome
I learned something from the book that I didn’t know
I got an introduction to UNF’s engagement with the community
I learned something from the book that I find relevant to my own life
I learned something from the book that I find relevant to the world around me
Getting involved in related events enhanced what I was learning from the book
It helped me connect a global issue to my local community
Other (text box)
etc.
As a result of reading Outcasts United, how has your definition of the term “refugee” changed? (text box) As a result of reading Outcasts United, how has your knowledge about the refugee experience, including refugee resettlement programs across the United States, changed? (text box) (End branch here)
Based on your most recent year (2011-2012 academic year) on the UNF campus, please evaluate the
following areas:
Student Affairs 2
Since your first semester at UNF, how has your satisfaction with campus life (defined as experiences outside the classroom) changed? __ increased __ remained the same __ decreased __ this is my first semester 1a. [if answer “increased” or “decreased”] What factors have contributed to this change? (text box) _______________________________________ Overall, how would you describe your involvement in campus life at UNF? __ very involved __ somewhat involved __ not involved [if answer “very involved”] What led you to become very involved with campus life? __ self‐motivation __ encouragement from professors __ encouragement from staff __ academic interests __ career interests/resume building __ friends were involved __ looking for something to do __ wanted to give back/community service __ wanted a full “college experience” __ other [if answer “somewhat involved” or “not involved”] Are you interested in being more involved than you actually are? __ yes __ no [if answer “yes”] What single factor most prevents you from being more involved? __ time spent studying __ time spent on personal/family obligations __ time spent at work __ transportation issues __ didn’t know about what activities/opportunities were available __ didn’t have anyone to go to activities with __ the activities offered weren’t of interest to me __ had better things to do off‐campus __ wasn’t worth coming to campus for anything other than class __ other _____________ [if answer “no”] 3
Is there anything that would have enticed you to become more involved with campus life? (select the one factor that would be most influential in your becoming involved) __ different kinds of activities available __ better advertisement of campus activities __ more food available on campus __ longer activities/more activities linked together (so the trip to campus is worthwhile) __ better parking/transportation options __ more late night activities on weekdays __ more late night activities on weekends __ more activities early morning __ more activities on weekday afternoons __ more activities on weekend afternoons __ other _______________________ __ nothing would have enticed me to become more involved How connected do you feel to UNF? __ highly connected __ somewhat connected __ not at all connected How has this connection changed since your first semester at UNF? __ increased __ remained the same __ decreased __ this is my first semester [if answer “increased” or “decreased”] What factors have contributed to this change? (text box) _______________________________________ Do you think of yourself as an “Osprey”? __ Yes __ No __ Sometimes Please explain your previous answer: (text box) _______________________________________ What suggestions do you have for improving campus life at UNF? (text box) _______________________________________ One Stop Student Services
Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspect of One Stop Student Services:
Very
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Staff knowledge and expertise Staff spend time necessary to
resolve student issues
Location of the office at UNF Hall
Overall satisfaction with customer
service related to financial aid
(scholarships, loans, grants)
Overall satisfaction with customer service related to records/registration (transcripts, waitlists, registration)
Overall satisfaction with customer service related to the certification process for VA education benefits Information Technology Services
Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of Information Technology Services:
Campus wireless services
Hours of operation of ITS Help
Desk
Access to knowledgeable staff
for technical assistance
Adequacy of classroom
technology
Blackboard functionality
myWings functionality
Overall level of satisfaction with
technology services
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(Open Response question) What is the most important action Information Technology Services can take to
improve the technology services they provide?
Physical Facilities
Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of Physical Facilities: (Same response
scale as for ITS)
Cleanliness of the classrooms in academic buildings
Cleanliness of the bathrooms in academic buildings
Appearance of landscape and grounds
Temperature control of academic buildings
Overall condition of academic buildings
Health Promotions
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Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about Health Promotions:
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Assisted in learning about healthy lifestyles
Provided information about wellness
strategies
Enhanced my understanding of holistic health
Provided education about various health risks
Increased awareness related to Healthy
Osprey Campaign
I am satisfied with Health Promotions
Recreation
Where are you living right now?
on campus
off campus, within 5 miles of UNF
off campus, 5 miles or more from UNF
Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of campus Recreation:
Very
Satisfied
Satisfied
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Opinion
Dissatisfied
Very
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Did
Not
Use
Intramural sports/activities
Campus recreation facilities -pool, fitness center, etc.
Developing awareness of your
strengths
Opportunities to enhance
physical, emotional and mental
development
Opportunities to engage in similar
fitness activities after graduation
Overall level of satisfaction with
Recreation
In a typical week, how much time do you spend doing each of the following recreational activities?
More than
20 hr
16-20
hr
11-15
hr
Social media e.g. Facebook
Video games
Exercise/sports
Reading
Participating in co-curricular activities (e.g. clubs,
organizations, sororities or fraternities)
Relaxing and socializing (watching TV, partying, etc.)
Other (please describe)
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Cashier’s Office
Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of the Cashier’s Office:
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6-10
hr
1-5
hr
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hr
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Staff spend time necessary
to resolve student issues
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Location of the office at UNF Hall
Online payment system
Overall satisfaction
Respectfulness of staff toward students
Sufficient number of staff
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Osprey 1Card/Auxiliary Office Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of the Osprey 1Card/Auxiliary Office:
Very
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Opinion
Dissatisfied
Very
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Did Not
Use
Quality of support service
Timeliness of service
Courtesy of staff
Staff ability to answer questions
Hours of operations—
convenience
Convenience of location
Overall satisfaction with the
Osprey/Auxiliary Office
Ticket Box Office Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of the Ticket Box Office:
Very
Satisfied
Satisfied
Quality of service provided
Timeliness of service
Courtesy of staff
Staff ability to answer
questions
Hours of operations—
convenience
Convenience of location
Ticket purchasing options
Payment options
Overall satisfaction with the
Ticket Box Office
Pay for Print Services 7
No
Opinion
Dissatisfied
Very
Dissatisfied
Did Not
Use
Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of Pay for Print services:
Very
Satisfied
Satisfied
No
Opinion
Dissatisfied
Very
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Did Not
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Quality of prints
Timeliness of service
Courtesy of staff
Equipment reliability
Features and functionality
Cost of service
Overall satisfaction with Pay
for Print Services
Parking Services Office Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of the Parking Services Office:
Very
Satisfied
Satisfied
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Opinion
Dissatisfied
Very
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Did Not
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Courtesy of staff
Staff ability to answer
questions
Hours of operations—
convenience
Convenience of location
Payment options
Overall satisfaction with
Parking Services Office
Vending Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of Vending:
Very
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Satisfied
No
Opinion
Dissatisfied
Very
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Did Not
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Product selection
Cost of products
Payment options
Cleanliness of equipment
Convenience of locations
Equipment functionality
Refund services
Overall satisfaction with
Vending
Please feel free to comment on any aspect of campus life that was not covered in this survey, (text box)
Please feel free to comment on this survey. (text box)
Thank you for completing the survey!
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