NEIU Learning Communities Entry Survey [Fall 2002]
Social Security Number .
Are you enrolled as a full-time/part-time student? __full-time __part-time Your sex: __male __female
How old will you be on December 31 of this year? [mark one] __16 or younger __17 __18 __19 __20 __21-24
__25-29 __30-39 __40-54 __55 or older
What was your average grade in high school? __A or A+ __A- __B+ __B __B- __C+ __C __D
How active were you in doing things very somewhat not very not active
outside of class in your last school? active active active at all
(extra curricular, student clubs, job, athletics, etc.) ____ ____ ____ ____
Have you had, or do you feel you will need, any special tutoring or remedial work in any of the following subjects?
Have had Will need Have had Will need
English _____ _____ Science ____ ____
Reading _____ _____ Foreign Languages ____ ____
Mathematics _____ _____ Writing ____ ____
Social Studies _____ _____
Please indicate the ethnic background of yourself, your father, and your mother. [Mark all that apply in each column]
You Father Mother You Father Mother
White/Caucasian _____ _____ _____ Mexican American/Chicano ____ ____ ____
African American/Black _____ _____ _____ Puerto Rican ____ ____ ____
American Indian/Alaska Native _____ _____ _____ Other Latino ____ ____ ____
Asian American/Asian _____ _____ _____ Other ____ ____ ____
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander _____ _____ _____
Who in your family has attended college? [Mark all that apply]
__Mother __Father __Brother __Sister __Other Family Member __No One
In deciding to go to college, how important to you was each of the following reasons?
Very Somewhat Not Very Somewhat Not
Important Important Important Important Important Important
My parents wanted me to go ____ ____ ____ To make me a more cultured ____ ____ ____
I could not find a job ____ ____ ____ person
To be able to get a better job ____ ____ ____ To be able to make more money ____ ____ ____
To gain a general education and ____ ____ ____ To learn more about things that ____ ____ ____
appreciation of ideas interest me
To improve my reading and ____ ____ ____ To prepare myself for graduate ____ ____ ____
study skills or professional school
There was nothing better to do ____ ____ ____ To get training for a specific ____ ____ ____
career
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person
your age. We want the most accurate estimate of how you see yourself.
Highest Above Average Below Lowest Highest Above Average Below Lowest
10% Average Average 10% 10% Average Average 10%
Academic ability ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Popularity ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Artistic ability ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Public speaking ability ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Computer skills ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Risk-taking ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Cooperativeness ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Self-confidence ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Creativity ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (intellectual)
Drive to achieve ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Self-confidence ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Emotional health ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (social)
Leadership ability ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Self-understanding ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Mathematical ability ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Understanding of ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Physical health ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ others
Persistence ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Writing ability ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Mark one in each row:
Agree Agree Disagree Disagree
Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly
There is too much concern in the courts for the rights of criminals ____ ____ ____ ____
Abortion should be legal ____ ____ ____ ____
The death penalty should be abolished ____ ____ ____ ____
Marijuana should be legalized ____ ____ ____ ____
It is important to have laws prohibiting homosexual relationships ____ ____ ____ ____
The federal government should do more to control the sales of handguns ____ ____ ____ ____
Racial discrimination is no longer a major problem in America ____ ____ ____ ____
Realistically, an individual can do little to bring about changes in our society ____ ____ ____ ____
Wealthy people should pay a larger share of taxes than they do now ____ ____ ____ ____
Colleges should prohibit racist/sexist speech on campus ____ ____ ____ ____
Same-sex couples should have the right to legal marital status ____ ____ ____ ____
Affirmative action in college admissions should be abolished ____ ____ ____ ____
People should not obey laws which violate their personal values ____ ____ ____ ____
Federal military spending should be increased ____ ____ ____ ____
The federal government should do more to discourage energy consumption ____ ____ ____ ____
Please indicate the extent to which each of the following describes you. [Mark one for each item]
To a great To some Not
extent extent at all
Searching for mission/purpose in life ____ ____ ____
Engaging in self-reflection ____ ____ ____
Appreciating the interconnectedness of everything ____ ____ ____
Being honest in my relationships with others ____ ____ ____
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following: [Mark one for each item]
Essential Very Somewhat Not
Important Important Important
Becoming an authority in my field ____ ____ ____ ____
Influencing the political structure ____ ____ ____ ____
Influencing social values ____ ____ ____ ____
Raising a family ____ ____ ____ ____
Being very well off financially ____ ____ ____ ____
Helping others who are in difficulty ____ ____ ____ ____
Becoming successful in a business of my own ____ ____ ____ ____
Becoming involved in programs to clean up the environment ____ ____ ____ ____
Developing a meaningful philosophy of life ____ ____ ____ ____
Helping to promote racial understanding ____ ____ ____ ____
Keeping up to date with political affairs ____ ____ ____ ____
Becoming a community leader ____ ____ ____ ____
Improving my understanding of other countries and cultures ____ ____ ____ ____
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will: (Mark one for each item)
Very Good Some Very Little No
Chance Chance Chance Chance
Participate in student government ____ ____ ____ ____
Make at least a “B” average ____ ____ ____ ____
Get a bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., etc.) ____ ____ ____ ____
Transfer to another college before graduating ____ ____ ____ ____
Be satisfied with your college ____ ____ ____ ____
Develop close friendships with other students ____ ____ ____ ____
Communicate regularly with your professors ____ ____ ____ ____
Socialize with someone of another ____ ____ ____ ____
racial/ethnic group
Participate in student clubs/groups ____ ____ ____ ____
Drop out of college ____ ____ ____ ____
Mark one in each row:
Agree Agree Disagree Disagree
Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly
I am able to handle conflict. ____ ____ ____ ____
I take personal responsibility for my learning achievements. ____ ____ ____ ____
I feel that I am a good listener. ____ ____ ____ ____
I feel that I am able to see the connections among the courses ____ ____ ____ ____
I take.
I feel comfortable participating in class discussions. ____ ____ ____ ____
I feel comfortable working in groups with other students. ____ ____ ____ ____
I feel comfortable giving oral presentations in class. ____ ____ ____ ____
I am confident in my research skills. ____ ____ ____ ____
I feel that I know how to study effectively. ____ ____ ____ ____
I feel that I know how to write effectively. ____ ____ ____ ____
How likely do you think it will be that you stay at Northeastern for your entire undergraduate education?
__Extremely likely __Somewhat likely __Somewhat unlikely __Extremely unlikely
Below is a set of items related to your personal values. Using a scale of 1 to 5, please indicate how important each item is to your satisfaction in life by circling the appropriate number. (1=Not at all important; 5=Very important)
Importance to my personal well-being
Not at all important Very important
Forming and retaining friendships 1 2 3 4 5
Enjoying artistic experiences 1 2 3 4 5
Keeping informed about local and 1 2 3 4 5
national politics
Spending time with family 1 2 3 4 5
Having financial security 1 2 3 4 5
Working for a political or social 1 2 3 4 5
cause
Being physically fit 1 2 3 4 5
Participating in volunteer work 1 2 3 4 5
Engaging in religious observance 1 2 3 4 5
Participating in sports 1 2 3 4 5
Achieving personal wealth 1 2 3 4 5
Keeping current about scientific 1 2 3 4 5
developments
NEIU Learning Communities Exit Survey [Fall 2002]
Social Security Number .
Are you enrolled as a full-time/part-time student? __full-time __part-time
How many credit hours are you currently taking? _______
About how many hours each week have you spent studying for all of your classes this term?
5 hours or less ____ 6-10 hours ____ 11-15 ____ 16-20____ 21-25____ over 25____
Have you had, or do you feel you will need, any special tutoring or remedial work in any of the following subjects?
Have had Will need Have had Will need
English _____ _____ Science ____ ____
Reading _____ _____ Foreign Languages ____ ____
Mathematics _____ _____ Writing ____ ____
Social Studies _____ _____
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person
your age. We want the most accurate estimate of how you see yourself.
Highest Above Average Below Lowest Highest Above Average Below Lowest
10% Average Average 10% 10% Average Average 10%
Academic ability ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Popularity ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Artistic ability ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Public speaking ability ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Computer skills ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Risk-taking ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Cooperativeness ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Self-confidence ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Creativity ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (intellectual)
Drive to achieve ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Self-confidence ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Emotional health ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (social)
Leadership ability ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Self-understanding ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Mathematical ability ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Understanding of ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Physical health ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ others
Persistence ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Writing ability ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Mark one in each row:
Agree Agree Disagree Disagree
Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly
I am able to handle conflict. ____ ____ ____ ____
I take personal responsibility for my learning achievements. ____ ____ ____ ____
I feel that I am a good listener. ____ ____ ____ ____
I feel that I am able to see the connections among the courses ____ ____ ____ ____
I take.
I feel comfortable participating in class discussions. ____ ____ ____ ____
I feel comfortable working in groups with other students. ____ ____ ____ ____
I feel comfortable giving oral presentations in class. ____ ____ ____ ____
I am confident in my research skills. ____ ____ ____ ____
I feel that I know how to study effectively. ____ ____ ____ ____
I feel that I know how to write effectively. ____ ____ ____ ____
How likely do you think it will be that you stay at Northeastern for your entire undergraduate education?
__Extremely likely __Somewhat likely __Somewhat unlikely __Extremely unlikely
For each of the items below, please indicate how often they have happened this past term.
Frequently Occasionally Not At All
Was bored in class ____ ____ ____
Studied with other students ____ ____ ____
Felt overwhelmed by all I had to do ____ ____ ____
Felt depressed ____ ____ ____
Asked a teacher for advice after class ____ ____ ____
Socialized with someone of another racial/ethnic group ____ ____ ____
Came late to a class ____ ____ ____
Communicated via e-mail ____ ____ ____
Used the internet for research or homework ____ ____ ____
Used a personal computer ____ ____ ____
Please mark one in each row:
Agree Agree Disagree Disagree
Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly
I feel comfortable taking part in class discussions. ____ ____ ____ ____
I feel that I could ask a faculty member for a
reference or recommendation. ____ ____ ____ ____
I am comfortable talking or working with people of
a different background than mine. ____ ____ ____ ____
Taking this class—
Increased the degree to which I studied with other students. ____ ____ ____ ____
Increased the degree to which I participated in class discussions. ____ ____ ____ ____
Increased the degree to which I coped with test anxiety. ____ ____ ____ ____
Increased the degree to which I sought feedback from my
instructors outside of class. ____ ____ ____ ____
Has helped me adjust to the college social environment. ____ ____ ____ ____
Improved my understanding of faculty expectations of students. ____ ____ ____ ____
Improved my ability to deal with stress. ____ ____ ____ ____
Improved my ability to meet new people. ____ ____ ____ ____
Improved my ability to establish close friendships. ____ ____ ____ ____
Improved the degree to which I was able to see multiple sides of
issues. ____ ____ ____ ____
Improved the degree to which I was able to evaluate the quality
of opinions and facts. ____ ____ ____ ____
Improved my writing skills. ____ ____ ____ ____
reading skills. ____ ____ ____ ____
decision-making skills. ____ ____ ____ ____
computer skills. ____ ____ ____ ____
oral presentation skills. ____ ____ ____ ____
Taking this class increased the degree to which I—
Took effective notes. ____ ____ ____ ____
Reviewed my class notes before the next class. ____ ____ ____ ____
Completed homework assignments on time. ____ ____ ____ ____
Prepared for tests well in advance. ____ ____ ____ ____
Taking this class improved my commitment to completing my degree. ____ ____ ____ ____
Taking this class has helped me in my ability to succeed in—
Other courses generally. ____ ____ ____ ____
My career. ____ ____ ____ ____
My life. ____ ____ ____ ____
I feel good about how this term has gone. ____ ____ ____ ____
My experience at Northeastern, so far, has been better than I expected. ____ ____ ____ ____
I feel that I have been constantly challenged in my courses. ____ ____ ____ ____
I am likely to stay at Northeastern until I graduate. ____ ____ ____ ____
I would recommend Northeastern to a friend. ____ ____ ____ ____
In this class, how often have you— Never Occasionally Often Very Often
Asked questons in class or contributed to class discussions? ____ ____ ____ ____
Made a class presentation? ____ ____ ____ ____
Rewritten a paper or assignment several times? ____ ____ ____ ____
Come to class unprepared? ____ ____ ____ ____
Worked with other students on projects during class? ____ ____ ____ ____
Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor? ____ ____ ____ ____
Discussed ideas from your reading or classes with
faculty members outside of class? ____ ____ ____ ____
Received prompt feedback from faculty on your academic
performance? ____ ____ ____ ____
Worked with a faculty member on a research project? ____ ____ ____ ____
Discussed ideas from your reading or classes with others outside
of class. [students, family members, co-workers, etc.] ____ ____ ____ ____
Had serious conversations with other students whose religious
beliefs, political opinions, or personal values were very
different from yours? ____ ____ ____ ____
Had serious conversations with students of a different race or
ethnicity than yours? ____ ____ ____ ____
Would you recommend this course to other students? Yes ____ No ____
What did you like best about this course?
What did you like least about this course?
What would you change about this course to make it better?