PART III: ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO UC SAN DIEGO

1. During the past academic year, how often have you participated in the following activities?

 
Never Once Twice 3-4 Times 5-6 Times 7 times or more
Taken lecture course from faculty who can refer to their own research in their courses?
Taken small research –oriented seminars from faculty member?
Conducted your own research under the direction of faculty as part of a course requirement?
Worked on a creative project under the direction of a faculty member?
Conducted your own research under the direction of faculty for independent study (Example: 199 course)?
Enrolled in a service-learning course?

2. How satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of your educational experience in your major?

 
Not important to me Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Somewhat satisfied Satisfied Very satisfied
Advising by faculty on non-academic matters
Advising by departmental staff on non-academic matters
Variety of courses available in your major
Quality of lower-division courses in your major
Quality of upper-division courses in your major

3. Using the following scale, please indicate your knowledge, use, and satisfaction with the following programs or services.

 
Never heard of it Heard of it, but never used it Used it and was satisfied Used it and was very satisfied Used it and was dissatisfied
Personal Safety Program (e.g., CSO/Evening escort service)
Student Safety Awareness and Sexual Assault Resource Center
Transportation Services (e.g., City Shuttle, UCSD buses/shuttles)
Transportation partnerships (UCSD/San Diego Transit Bus Sticker)
Education Abroad/Opportunities Abroad Program
Educational enrichment programs (e.g., UCDC, internships (197 courses), independent study (199 courses)
Judicial Affairs-Student Policies and Judicial Affairs
Student Legal Services
Academic Enrichment Program (AEP)/Faculty mentoring
Greek Life Adviser (Student Organizations and Leadership Opportunities (SOLO) Greek Adviser)
Parking services
Center for Ethics & Spirituality (former Office of Religious Affairs)
Academic Advising in your Undergraduate College (Revelle, Muir, Warren, Marshall, Roosevelt, Sixth)
UCSD Campus Residence Halls
UCSD Campus Apartments

4. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning your experiences at UCSD.

 
Strongly disagree Disagree Somewhat disagree Somewhat agree Agree Strongly agree
I feel I can express my political beliefs and personal views on campus
Students are respected here regardless of their religious beliefs
Students are respected here regardless of their sexual orientation
My experiences at UCSD are more difficult because of my race or ethnicity
My experiences at UCSD are more difficult because of my gender
I feel I belong at UCSD academically
I feel I belong at UCSD socially
The racial climate is positive at my Undergraduate College (e.g. Revelle, Muir, Warren, Marshall, Roosevelt, Sixth)

5. Compared with when you first entered UCSD, how would you describe your:

 
Much stronger Stronger No change Weaker Much weaker
General knowledge
Analytical and problem solving skills
Knowledge of a particular field or discipline
Ability to think critically
Foreign language ability
Knowledge of people from different races or cultures
Religious beliefs and convictions
Leadership abilities
Interpersonal skills
Ability to get along with people of different races or cultures
Understanding of the problems facing your community
Understanding of social problems facing our nation
Understanding of global issues
Writing skills
Public speaking ability
Mathematical skills
Computer skills

6. Since entering UCSD, how successful have you been in:

 
Very successful Somewhat successful Not successful
Using campus services available to students
Understanding what your professors expect of you academically
Adjusting to the academic demands of college
Managing your time effectively
Getting to know faculty
Developing close friendships with other students

7. 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 10% Above average Average Below average Lowest 10%
Academic ability
Artistic ability
Computer skills
Competitiveness
Cooperativeness
Creativity
Drive to achieve
Emotional health
Initiative
Leadership ability
Mathematical ability
Physical health
Popularity
Public speaking ability
Self-confidence (intellectual)
Self-confidence (social)
Self-understanding
Spirituality
Understanding of others
Writing ability

8. What do you plan to be doing six months from now? (mark all that apply)

9. Since entering UCSD, have you: (mark all that apply)

10. For the activities listed below, please indicate how often you engaged in each during the past year.

 
Frequently Occasionally Not at all
Felt lonely or homesick
Felt depressed
Attended a religious service
Performed volunteer work
Smoked cigarettes
Drank beer
Drank wine or liquor
Felt overwhelmed by all that I had to do
Participated in organized demonstrations
Discussed politics
Overslept and missed class or appointment
Sought personal counseling
Visited an art gallery or museum
Discussed religion
Felt isolated from campus life
Studied with other students
Felt bored in class
Have been a guest in a professor's home
Voted in a student election
Turned in course assignments electronically
Received course assignments through the Internet
Tutored another college student
Turned in course assignments late
Met with faculty during office hours
Met with faculty outside of class or office hours
Enrolled in a Freshmen Seminar
Discussed course content with students outside of class
Missed class due to employment
Consulted with my College Academic Advisor (as
opposed to a Major or Departmental Advisor)