PART III: ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO UCLA

1. Ethical beliefs and behaviors

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

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

2. Educational technology at UCLA

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.

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.

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

2d. 

3. Academic experience

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.

3a1. 

3a2. What prompted you to leave that major? [check all that apply]:

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?

3b1. 

3b2. 

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)

4. What are the sources of information that you use to learn about University academic requirements, deadlines, and administrative procedures?

 
Best source:
Second best source:
Third best source:

We'd like to know about your experiences with the following student programs and services, either in person or online, over the past academic year at this campus.

5. BruinCorps

  What was your experience?   How helpful was this service?
 
 

5a. 

5b. If you might have needed the service but didn't use this service, why not? (Check all that apply.)

6. Center for Student Programming

  What was your experience?   How helpful was this service?
 
 

6a. 

6b. If you might have needed the service but didn't use this service, why not? (Check all that apply.)

7. Community Programs

  What was your experience?   How helpful was this service?
 
 

7a. 

7b. If you might have needed the service but didn't use this service, why not? (Check all that apply.)

8. Student Legal Services

  What was your experience?   How helpful was this service?
 
 

8a. 

8b. If you might have needed the service but didn't use this service, why not? (Check all that apply.)

9. Student Loan Services

  What was your experience?   How helpful was this service?
 
 

9a. 

9b. If you might have needed the service but didn't use this service, why not? (Check all that apply.)

10. UCLA Recreational Programs (e.g., fitness classes, intramurals, club sports, outdoor activities)

  What was your experience?   How helpful was this service?
 
 

10a. 

10b. If you might have needed the service but didn't use this service, why not? (Check all that apply.)