1a. UCLA students have different views about what is right and wrong. Although you may not personally engage in the following activities, to what extent do you AGREE that it's ALL RIGHT for a student to do these things: Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Use a fake ID to get into a bar Use solution sets or sample papers from previous terms to complete assignments Take more than the allowed amount of food out of a residence hall dining facility Sell sports or entertainment tickets for a higher price than face value Park illegally while going to class Lie to a professor about the reason for overdue work or absence from class. Litter (trash or cigarette butts) on campus Install unlicensed software on a personal computer Falsify an application for a handicapped parking permit Download copyrighted material (music, movies, etc.) without paying. Copy and paste material from the Internet directly into an assignment without attribution Cheat on a test in class Actively try to prevent other students from doing well
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Use a fake ID to get into a bar Use solution sets or sample papers from previous terms to complete assignments Take more than the allowed amount of food out of a residence hall dining facility Sell sports or entertainment tickets for a higher price than face value Park illegally while going to class Lie to a professor about the reason for overdue work or absence from class. Litter (trash or cigarette butts) on campus Install unlicensed software on a personal computer Falsify an application for a handicapped parking permit Download copyrighted material (music, movies, etc.) without paying. Copy and paste material from the Internet directly into an assignment without attribution Cheat on a test in class Actively try to prevent other students from doing well
1b. Although you may not personally engage in the following activities, based on your own observations and knowledge, what proportion of UCLA students has done the following at least once during this academic year: None A few Some Most All No idea Use a fake ID to get into a bar Use solution sets or sample papers from previous terms to complete assignments Take more than the allowed amount of food out of a residence hall dining facility Sell sports or entertainment tickets for a higher price than face value Park illegally while going to class Lie to a professor about the reason for overdue work or absence from class. Litter (trash or cigarette butts) on campus Install unlicensed software on a personal computer Falsify an application for a handicapped parking permit Download copyrighted material (music, movies, etc.) without paying. Copy and paste material from the Internet directly into an assignment without attribution Cheat on a test in class Actively try to prevent other students from doing well
None A few Some Most All No idea Use a fake ID to get into a bar Use solution sets or sample papers from previous terms to complete assignments Take more than the allowed amount of food out of a residence hall dining facility Sell sports or entertainment tickets for a higher price than face value Park illegally while going to class Lie to a professor about the reason for overdue work or absence from class. Litter (trash or cigarette butts) on campus Install unlicensed software on a personal computer Falsify an application for a handicapped parking permit Download copyrighted material (music, movies, etc.) without paying. Copy and paste material from the Internet directly into an assignment without attribution Cheat on a test in class Actively try to prevent other students from doing well
2a. To what extent does each of the following describe your experience in your UCLA courses? Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am more engaged in courses that effectively integrate information technology, such as in assignments, exercises and course materials. Overall, my instructors use information technology well in my courses, such as for presenting course concepts and providing a course website. The instructors' use of information technology to teach course concepts has increased my interest in the subject matter. Overall, my experience with information technology has improved my ability to study and learn outside of class time. I primarily use information technology in courses to improve the presentation of my work, for example, by using document or presentation software. I need more training on the information technology that I am required to use in my courses.
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am more engaged in courses that effectively integrate information technology, such as in assignments, exercises and course materials. Overall, my instructors use information technology well in my courses, such as for presenting course concepts and providing a course website. The instructors' use of information technology to teach course concepts has increased my interest in the subject matter. Overall, my experience with information technology has improved my ability to study and learn outside of class time. I primarily use information technology in courses to improve the presentation of my work, for example, by using document or presentation software. I need more training on the information technology that I am required to use in my courses.
2b. To what extent has the use of information technology in UCLA courses helped you? Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree The use of information technology in courses has helped me better understand complex or abstract concepts. The use of information technology in courses has helped me better communicate with my instructors. The use of information technology in courses has helped me better communicate and collaborate with my classmates. The use of information technology in courses has resulted in prompt feedback from my instructors. Courses that use information technology allow me to take greater control of my course activities (e.g. planning, apportioning time, noting success and failure) The use of information technology in my courses has helped me prepare for future study and/or finding a job.
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree The use of information technology in courses has helped me better understand complex or abstract concepts. The use of information technology in courses has helped me better communicate with my instructors. The use of information technology in courses has helped me better communicate and collaborate with my classmates. The use of information technology in courses has resulted in prompt feedback from my instructors. Courses that use information technology allow me to take greater control of my course activities (e.g. planning, apportioning time, noting success and failure) The use of information technology in my courses has helped me prepare for future study and/or finding a job.
2c. How valuable did you find the following features on your UCLA class web sites? Feature not available Did not use Not valuable Valuable Very valuable Syllabus Online readings and links to other course materials, such as streamed audio and video Online discussion board (posting comments, questions, and responses) Access to sample exams and quizzes online for learning purposes Taking exams and quizzes online for grading purposes Turning in assignments online Getting assignments back from instructors with comments and grades Sharing materials among students Keeping track of grades on assignments and tests
Feature not available Did not use Not valuable Valuable Very valuable Syllabus Online readings and links to other course materials, such as streamed audio and video Online discussion board (posting comments, questions, and responses) Access to sample exams and quizzes online for learning purposes Taking exams and quizzes online for grading purposes Turning in assignments online Getting assignments back from instructors with comments and grades Sharing materials among students Keeping track of grades on assignments and tests
2d. What is the most important thing you feel that UCLA could do to improve educational technology for UCLA students?
3a. Have you changed your major at least once since beginning your studies at UCLA (excluding an official change from “undeclared” to your current major)? Please answer “yes” if you made a significant effort to fulfill prerequisites or requirements for another major, even if you never officially declared it. No (skip to next item) Yes
No (skip to next item) Yes
3a1. What was your former major? (If you pursued more than one other major before selecting your current major, enter the one for which you fulfilled the most requirements.)
3a2. What prompted you to leave that major? [check all that apply]: My career plans changed I became more interested in another subject My previous major did not deal with “real world” issues or applications The preparatory classes weren't interesting The classes in the major weren't interesting I couldn't get into the classes I needed Other students were too competitive The graduation requirements were too extensive The courses were too difficult My grades were too low I needed a major that left more time for employment I wanted a major that left more time for other activities Other, please specify:
My career plans changed I became more interested in another subject My previous major did not deal with “real world” issues or applications The preparatory classes weren't interesting The classes in the major weren't interesting I couldn't get into the classes I needed Other students were too competitive The graduation requirements were too extensive The courses were too difficult My grades were too low I needed a major that left more time for employment I wanted a major that left more time for other activities Other, please specify:
3b. We want to understand how students who entered UCLA as freshmen use advanced credits they may have earned in high school. Did you enter UCLA directly from high school? Yes No (skip to next item)
Yes No (skip to next item)
3b1. How many AP units did you get credit for when you entered UCLA?
3b2. How many community college units (taken during high school) did you have when you entered UCLA?
3b3. Did you use these credits for any of the following? Check all that apply. AP Community college A lighter study load Entering directly into an advanced course Subject requirements for my major Electives to reach the 180-unit graduation requirement Meeting proficiency requirements (e.g. Foreign Language, Writing I or Quantitative Reasoning)
AP Community college A lighter study load Entering directly into an advanced course Subject requirements for my major Electives to reach the 180-unit graduation requirement Meeting proficiency requirements (e.g. Foreign Language, Writing I or Quantitative Reasoning)
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What was your experience? How helpful was this service? (Select one) Didn't need (skip to next service area) Needed but didn't use (skip to part b) Used and the service was excellent Used and the service was good Used and the service was fair Used and the service was poor (Select one) Extremely helpful Very helpful Somewhat helpful Not very helpful Not at all helpful
5a. How could it better serve your needs? Please be specific
5b. If you might have needed the service but didn't use this service, why not? (Check all that apply.) I had never heard of it (them) I had concerns about possible costs I didn't know what it (they) offered I had concerns about possible lack of confidentiality I didn't know if I was eligible I was embarrassed to use it (them) I did not know how to access it (them) I didn't have enough time It has (They have) a poor reputation I use an off-campus service instead The hours are inconvenient Other, please specify: The location is inconvenient
I had never heard of it (them) I had concerns about possible costs I didn't know what it (they) offered I had concerns about possible lack of confidentiality I didn't know if I was eligible I was embarrassed to use it (them) I did not know how to access it (them) I didn't have enough time It has (They have) a poor reputation I use an off-campus service instead The hours are inconvenient Other, please specify: The location is inconvenient
6a. How could it better serve your needs? Please be specific
6b. If you might have needed the service but didn't use this service, why not? (Check all that apply.) I had never heard of it (them) I had concerns about possible costs I didn't know what it (they) offered I had concerns about possible lack of confidentiality I didn't know if I was eligible I was embarrassed to use it (them) I did not know how to access it (them) I didn't have enough time It has (They have) a poor reputation I use an off-campus service instead The hours are inconvenient Other, please specify: The location is inconvenient
7a. How could it better serve your needs? Please be specific
7b. If you might have needed the service but didn't use this service, why not? (Check all that apply.) I had never heard of it (them) I had concerns about possible costs I didn't know what it (they) offered I had concerns about possible lack of confidentiality I didn't know if I was eligible I was embarrassed to use it (them) I did not know how to access it (them) I didn't have enough time It has (They have) a poor reputation I use an off-campus service instead The hours are inconvenient Other, please specify: The location is inconvenient
8a. How could it better serve your needs? Please be specific
8b. If you might have needed the service but didn't use this service, why not? (Check all that apply.) I had never heard of it (them) I had concerns about possible costs I didn't know what it (they) offered I had concerns about possible lack of confidentiality I didn't know if I was eligible I was embarrassed to use it (them) I did not know how to access it (them) I didn't have enough time It has (They have) a poor reputation I use an off-campus service instead The hours are inconvenient Other, please specify: The location is inconvenient
9a. How could it better serve your needs? Please be specific
9b. If you might have needed the service but didn't use this service, why not? (Check all that apply.) I had never heard of it (them) I had concerns about possible costs I didn't know what it (they) offered I had concerns about possible lack of confidentiality I didn't know if I was eligible I was embarrassed to use it (them) I did not know how to access it (them) I didn't have enough time It has (They have) a poor reputation I use an off-campus service instead The hours are inconvenient Other, please specify: The location is inconvenient
10a. How could it better serve your needs? Please be specific
10b. If you might have needed the service but didn't use this service, why not? (Check all that apply.) I had never heard of it (them) I had concerns about possible costs I didn't know what it (they) offered I had concerns about possible lack of confidentiality I didn't know if I was eligible I was embarrassed to use it (them) I did not know how to access it (them) I didn't have enough time It has (They have) a poor reputation I use an off-campus service instead The hours are inconvenient Other, please specify: The location is inconvenient