2. Do you live in a: Response Rate: 99% (N=190) Question Type: Choose one Tag: Q1 Residence Hall (1) 173 9 House / apartment near campus (2) 6 3% House / apartment far from campus (driving required) (3) 11 6% Total Responses 190 Statistics Mean 1.15 Median 1.00 Standard Deviation 0.49 Page 1 of 42
3. If you travel to campus, how far do you commute? Response Rate: 9% (N=17) Question Type: Choose one Tag: Q2 0-5 miles (1) 7 4 6-10 miles (2) 0 0% 11-15 miles (3) 5 29% 16-25 miles (4) 3 18% over 25 miles (5) 2 12% Total Responses 17 Statistics Mean 2.59 Median 3.00 Standard Deviation 1.50 Page 2 of 42
4. Do you consider yourself a commuter student? Response Rate: 9% (N=17) Question Type: Choose one Tag: Q3 Yes (2) 15 88% No (1) 2 12% Not sure (0) 0 0% Total Responses 17 Statistics Mean 1.88 Median 2.00 Standard Deviation 0.33 Page 3 of 42
5. Why did you choose not to live on campus in a University Residence Hall or Apartment? Response Rate: 8% (N=16) Question Type: Paragraph Tag: Q4 Total Responses 16 Page 4 of 42
Satisfaction Question Type: Single-Scale Scale 1 Choose one Very satisfied (5) Satisfied (4) Neutral (3) Dissatisfie d (2) Very dissatisfied (1) Total Responses Mean Overall college experience 64 35% 89 49% 22 12% 6 3% 1 182 4.15 Amount of contact with faculty 18 10% 71 39% 80 44% 11 6% 1 181 3.52 Opportunities for community service 25 14% 70 39% 72 40% 14 8% 0 0% 181 3.59 Overall quality of instruction 27 15% 114 64% 27 15% 9 5% 1 178 3.88 Overall sense of community among students 38 2 101 56% 26 14% 14 8% 2 181 3.88 Table Summary 172 445 227 54 5 903 Page 5 of 42
Satisfaction (Continued) Satisfaction Page 6 of 42
11. How would you describe your overall experience at Welcome Week? Response Rate: 95% (N=182) Question Type: Choose one Excellent (6) 25 14% Very good (5) 55 30% Good (4) 64 35% Fair (3) 25 14% Poor (2) 11 6% Very poor (1) 2 Total Responses 182 Statistics Mean 4.29 Median 4.00 Standard Deviation 1.12 Page 7 of 42
12. Did you participate in the Kick It! activities at teh beginning of the fall semester? Response Rate: 96% (N=183) Question Type: Choose one Yes (2) 66 36% No (1) 117 64% Total Responses 183 Statistics Mean 1.36 Median 1.00 Standard Deviation 0.48 Page 8 of 42
13. Why not? Response Rate: 40% (N=77) Question Type: Paragraph Total Responses 77 Page 9 of 42
14. How did the Kick It! program help you become more familiar with campus? Response Rate: 26% (N=49) Question Type: Paragraph Total Responses 49 Page 10 of 42
15. What motivated you to participate? Response Rate: 32% (N=62) Question Type: Choose one Prizes (1) 34 55% Friends (1) 18 29% Learning new resources (1) 8 13% Other, please specify (1) 2 3% Total Responses 62 Statistics Mean 1.00 Median 1.00 Standard Deviation 0.00 Page 11 of 42
16. What is your primary concern / anxiety at this point in time? Please select up to three concerns. Response Rate: 92% (N=175) Question Type: Choose many Tag: Q15 Making friends and meeting people (1) 61 35% Relationship with others (friends and family members) (1) Academic coursework (doing well in class, workload) (1) Living situation (i.e., residence hall life, roommate problems) (1) 13 7% 119 68% 11 6% Deciding on a major / career path (1) 55 3 Health (nutritious eating, physical fitness, healthy lifestyle, adequate sleep, stress management, emotional health) (1) Financial concerns (paying tuition, budgeting) (1) Developing skills related to note-taking, studying, time-management (1) 49 28% 63 36% 28 16% Registration for courses (1) 19 1 Homesickness (1) 12 7% Finding places to study (1) 4 2% Finding a job (while in school) (1) 39 22% Obtaining tutoring assistance (1) 7 4% Other (please specify): (1) 1 Total Responses 481 Page 12 of 42
16. What is your primary concern / anxiety at this point in time? Please select up to three concerns. (Continued) Statistics Mean 1.00 Median 1.00 Standard Deviation 0.00 Page 13 of 42
17. I wish Welcome Week had provided me with more time/information on: Response Rate: 89% (N=170) Question Type: Choose many Tag: Q6 Academic requirements (1) 30 18% Advising (1) 23 14% Campus resources (1) 22 13% Career planning (1) 28 16% Choosing a major (1) 34 20% Classroom experience (1) 23 14% Study spaces (1) 45 26% College life (1) 28 16% Commuting to campus (1) 3 2% Employment opportunities on campus (1) 35 2 Financial aid (1) 24 14% Free time (1) 61 36% Interacting with staff from my college environment (1) 28 16% Involvement outside the classroom (1) 22 13% Living on campus (1) 8 5% Meeting new and current students (1) 29 17% Meeting faculty and staff (1) 33 19% Selecting classes for fall semester (1) 12 7% Time to get settled in my residence hall room (1) Page 14 of 42 48 28%
17. I wish Welcome Week had provided me with more time/information on: (Continued) Nothing (1) 17 10% Other (please specify): (1) 3 2% Total Responses 556 Statistics Mean 1.00 Median 1.00 Standard Deviation 0.00 Page 15 of 42
18. I would like to attend workshops or sessions on the following topics during the fall semester: Response Rate: 85% (N=162) Question Type: Choose many Academic requirements (1) 30 19% Advising (1) 22 14% Campus resources (1) 29 18% Campus tour (1) 3 2% Career planning (1) 42 26% Choosing a major (1) 45 28% Classroom experience (1) 11 7% Study spaces (1) 18 1 College life (1) 18 1 Financial aid (1) 28 17% Free time (1) 14 9% Involvement and student organizations (1) 34 2 Living on campus (1) 6 4% Meeting new and current students (1) 27 17% Meeting faculty and staff (1) 25 15% Selecting classes for fall semester (1) 11 7% Time to get settled in my residence hall room (1) 5 3% Nothing (1) 40 25% Other (please specify): (1) 3 2% Page 16 of 42
18. I would like to attend workshops or sessions on the following topics during the fall semester: (Continued) Total Responses 411 Statistics Mean 1.00 Median 1.00 Standard Deviation 0.00 Page 17 of 42
19. What resources/information would you have liked to see available in the first few days/weeks of classes? Response Rate: 86% (N=165) Question Type: Choose many More ooportunities to socialize (campus events) (1) 76 46% More interaction with faculty (1) 56 34% More interaction with academic advisers (1) 46 28% Information on majors (1) 41 25% More information on what life on campus is like and what to expect (1) Academic and personal skills training (time mangagement, stress management, studying, note-taking, writing papers) (1) More information on campus libraries (1) Finding and accessing computers on campus (emailing) (1) 21 13% 59 36% 66 40% 19 12% Getting help with personal concerns (1) 17 10% Information on medical coverage (1) 11 7% Finding a job on campus (1) 59 36% Addressing safety concerns (1) 9 5% Getting involved on campus (1) 35 2 More information on services and resources on campus (1) 14 8% Total Responses 529 Page 18 of 42
19. What resources/information would you have liked to see available in the first few days/weeks of classes? (Continued) Statistics Mean 1.00 Median 1.00 Standard Deviation 0.00 Page 19 of 42
20. Which programs helped you transition to the U? Response Rate: 86% (N=164) Question Type: Choose many Admission event (1) 19 12% Orientation (1) 114 70% MyU Web Portal (1) 43 26% Welcome Week (1) 118 72% Convocation (1) 42 26% Kick It! (1) 20 12% Multicultural KickOff (1) 16 10% Nature of Life (1) 21 13% Facebook (1) 43 26% Other (please specify): (1) 5 3% Total Responses 441 Statistics Mean 1.00 Median 1.00 Standard Deviation 0.00 Page 20 of 42
Study Space Characteristics Question Type: Single-Scale Scale 1 Choose one Extremely important (5) Very important (4) Moderately important (3) Slightly important (2) Not at all important (1) Total Responses Mean Quiet 64 39% 52 3 40 24% 7 4% 3 2% 166 4.01 Food / drink 10 6% 33 20% 58 35% 42 25% 24 14% 167 2.78 Restrooms 26 16% 65 39% 49 29% 19 1 8 5% 167 3.49 Markerboards 4 2% 11 7% 39 23% 47 28% 65 39% 166 2.05 Safety / Security 47 28% 54 32% 45 27% 18 1 3 2% 167 3.74 Power outlets 53 32% 66 40% 37 22% 9 5% 1 166 3.97 Laptop display device 16 10% 38 23% 46 28% 37 22% 29 17% 166 2.85 Proximity to classrooms 15 9% 32 19% 57 34% 32 19% 31 19% 167 2.81 Proximity to bus stop 19 1 23 14% 42 25% 31 19% 51 3 166 2.57 Individual study 58 35% 65 39% 29 17% 11 7% 4 2% 167 3.97 Group study 16 10% 46 28% 63 38% 31 19% 11 7% 167 3.15 Page 21 of 42
Study Space Characteristics (Continued) Scale 1 Choose one Extremely important (5) Very important (4) Moderately important (3) Slightly important (2) Not at all important (1) Total Responses Mean Table Summary 328 485 505 284 230 1832 Page 22 of 42
Study Space Characteristics (Continued) Study Space Characteristics Page 23 of 42
32. I feel safe on campus. Response Rate: 87% (N=167) Question Type: Choose one Strongly agree (5) 46 28% Agree (4) 101 60% Neutral (3) 14 8% Disagree (2) 6 4% Strongly disagree (1) 0 0% Total Responses 167 Statistics Mean 4.12 Median 4.00 Standard Deviation 0.70 Page 24 of 42
33. What type of computer did you bring to campus? Check all that apply. Response Rate: 87% (N=167) Question Type: Choose one PC laptop computer (1) 104 62% MAC laptop computer (1) 60 36% PC desktop computer (1) 1 MAC desktop computer (1) 0 0% I did not bring one. (0) 2 Total Responses 167 Statistics Mean 1.00 Median 1.00 Standard Deviation 0.00 Page 25 of 42
Successes Question Type: Single-Scale Scale 1 Choose one Very successful (5) Successful (4) Neutral (3) Unsuccess ful (2) Very unsuccess ful (1) Total Responses Mean Understanding what your professors expect of you academically 23 14% 111 67% 22 13% 6 4% 3 2% 165 3.88 Developing effective study skills 16 10% 75 45% 56 34% 14 8% 4 2% 165 3.52 Adjusting to the academic demands of college 16 10% 87 53% 49 30% 11 7% 2 165 3.63 Managing your time effectively 12 7% 68 4 62 38% 19 12% 4 2% 165 3.39 Getting to know faculty 7 4% 42 26% 66 40% 43 26% 6 4% 164 3.01 Developing close friendships with other students 41 25% 71 43% 34 2 9 5% 9 5% 164 3.77 Feeling a part of the University community 39 24% 73 45% 38 23% 10 6% 4 2% 164 3.81 Interacting with students from diverse backgrounds 33 20% 73 44% 44 27% 10 6% 5 3% 165 3.72 Table Summary 187 600 371 122 37 1317 Page 26 of 42
Successes (Continued) Successes Page 27 of 42
42. What can the University do to make you feel more successful? Response Rate: 32% (N=61) Question Type: Paragraph Tag: Q8 Total Responses 61 Page 28 of 42
SDO's Confidence Question Type: Single-Scale Confidence Choose one Very confident (5) Confident (4) Neutral (3) Unconfide nt (2) Very unconfiden t (1) Total Responses Mean Responsibility and Accountability 76 47% 71 44% 12 7% 3 2% 0 0% 162 4.36 Independence and Interdependence 81 50% 72 44% 8 5% 0 0% 1 162 4.43 Goal Orientation 52 32% 71 44% 35 22% 4 2% 0 0% 162 4.06 Self Awareness 44 27% 89 55% 26 16% 2 1 162 4.07 Resilience 37 23% 91 56% 26 16% 8 5% 0 0% 162 3.97 Appreciation of Differences 71 44% 68 42% 18 1 5 3% 0 0% 162 4.27 Tolerance of Ambiguity 42 26% 74 46% 36 22% 8 5% 2 162 3.90 Table Summary 403 536 161 30 4 1134 Page 29 of 42
SDO's Confidence (Continued) SDO's Confidence Page 30 of 42
Activities / Time Question Type: Single-Scale Scale 1 Choose one None (1) Less than one hour (2) 1-10 hours (3) 11-20 hours (4) 21-30 hours (5) 31-40 hours (0) Total Responses Mean Attending classes / discussions 0 0% 0 0% 14 9% 115 7 29 18% 5 3% 163 4.09 Preparing for class (studying, homework, rehearsing) 0 0% 0 0% 57 35% 62 38% 33 20% 11 7% 163 3.84 Socializing with friends (in person) 2 6 4% 92 57% 50 3 9 6% 3 2% 162 3.36 Networking electronically with friends (i.e.facebook) 5 3% 21 13% 114 7 16 10% 4 2% 1 161 2.96 Exercising or playing sports 15 9% 35 22% 102 63% 10 6% 0 0% 0 0% 162 2.66 Working for pay on campus 140 86% 2 14 9% 7 4% 0 0% 0 0% 163 1.31 Working for pay off campus 146 90% 2 8 5% 4 2% 1 1 162 1.21 Participating in student groups and organizations 37 23% 26 16% 88 54% 9 6% 1 1 162 2.45 Table Summary 345 92 489 273 77 22 1298 Page 31 of 42
Activities / Time (Continued) Activities / Time Page 32 of 42
SDOs Question Type: Single-Scale Scale 1 Choose one To a huge degree (5) To a significant degree (4) Somewhat (3) To a slight degree (2) Not at all (1) Total Responses Mean I actively listen to diverse points of view. 28 18% 92 59% 27 17% 7 5% 1 155 3.90 I actively seek out people different from myself. 9 6% 44 28% 61 39% 35 23% 6 4% 155 3.10 I do not allow distractions to prevent timely completion of tasks. 11 7% 40 26% 60 39% 32 2 12 8% 155 3.04 I seek out the assistance needed to achieve my goals. 14 9% 62 40% 59 38% 19 12% 1 155 3.45 I develop cooperative relationships among the people I work with. 25 16% 93 6 31 20% 4 3% 0 0% 153 3.91 I know when to work alone and when to consult with others. 35 23% 82 54% 30 20% 6 4% 0 0% 153 3.95 When given constructive feedback, I capture the learning so it doesn't happen again. 31 20% 92 60% 28 18% 2 1 154 3.97 Page 33 of 42
SDOs (Continued) Scale 1 Choose one To a huge degree (5) To a significant degree (4) Somewhat (3) To a slight degree (2) Not at all (1) Total Responses Mean I experience and take risks, even when there is a chance of failure. 24 16% 62 40% 49 32% 17 1 2 154 3.58 I follow through on the promises and commitments that I make. 50 32% 82 53% 22 14% 1 0 0% 155 4.17 I set a personal example of what I expect of others. 37 24% 83 55% 29 19% 3 2% 0 0% 152 4.01 I can accurately assess and articulate my strengths and weaknesses. 30 20% 73 48% 41 27% 8 5% 1 153 3.80 I make it a point to let people know about my confidence in their abilities. 19 12% 78 50% 41 26% 15 10% 2 155 3.63 I can work in situations where the rules are not always clear. 15 10% 72 46% 45 29% 19 12% 4 3% 155 3.48 Page 34 of 42
SDOs (Continued) Scale 1 Choose one To a huge degree (5) To a significant degree (4) Somewhat (3) To a slight degree (2) Not at all (1) Total Responses Mean I am flexible when it comes to last minute changes and adjustments. 29 19% 70 45% 39 25% 14 9% 3 2% 155 3.70 Table Summary 357 1025 562 182 33 2159 Page 35 of 42
SDOs (Continued) SDOs Page 36 of 42
Welcome Week Question Type: Single-Scale Scale 1 Choose one Strongly agree (5) Agree (4) Neutral (3) Disagree (2) Strongly disagree (1) Total Responses Mean Welcome Week made me feel more prepared to transition to the University. 30 19% 79 5 33 2 7 4% 7 4% 156 3.76 After attending Welcome Week, I have a greater sense of institutional pride and respect for the University. 42 27% 69 45% 26 17% 14 9% 4 3% 155 3.85 Welcome Week helped me acknowledge my individual responsibility to the campus community, as well as ownership and responsibility for creating my college experience. 28 18% 76 49% 33 2 16 10% 3 2% 156 3.71 Table Summary 100 224 92 37 14 467 Page 37 of 42
Welcome Week (Continued) Welcome Week Page 38 of 42
75. Do you plan to return to the University of Minnesota next year? Response Rate: 83% (N=158) Question Type: Choose one Tag: Q27 Yes (2) 144 9 No (1) 1 Not sure (0) 13 8% Total Responses 158 Statistics Mean 1.99 Median 2.00 Standard Deviation 0.08 Page 39 of 42
76. Why not? Response Rate: (N=1) Question Type: Paragraph Tag: Q27a Total Responses 1 Page 40 of 42
77. What words of advice can you give to incoming first-year students? Response Rate: 57% (N=108) Question Type: Paragraph Tag: Q28 Total Responses 108 Page 41 of 42
78. Additional comments? Response Rate: 12% (N=22) Question Type: Paragraph Tag: Q29 Total Responses 22 Page 42 of 42