First Developed 4/10/2007
Last Revised 4/10/2007
ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY
STUDENT SURVEY-2007
COMPUTER ASSISTED
TELEPHONE INTERVIEWING (CATI) QUESTIONNAIRE
A SCIENTIFIC TELEPHONE SURVEY
CONDUCTED
BY AND FOR THE
SCSU SURVEY STUDENT DIRECTORS
ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY
BY
ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY SURVEY
April 2007
St. Cloud State University Survey
Social Science Research Institute
Question CHECKQ
3-22 IF INTERVIEW IS A RESTART MAKE SURE YOU
HAVE PROPER
RESP0NDENT.
REINTRODUCE YOURSELF AND SAY SOMETHING LIKE:
"We previously started this interview and
couldn't finish
it at that time. May
we finish it now?"
If respondent wants to know who the interview
is for,
tell them it is for
the SCSU Survey and political science classes.
YOU CAN HIT CONTROL/END AT ANY TIME TO
TERMINATE
AN INTERVIEW. TYPE
MESSAGE FOR CALLBACKS, INCOMPLETES,
REFUSALS, ETC.
Logic Instructions (flow
only):
Question HELLO
Hello. This is _________________ (YOUR FIRST NAME)
calling from the St.
Cloud State University Survey.
may I speak with ___________________ (STUDENT NAME)?
(IF STUDENT COMES TO PHONE, YOU MAY HAVE TO
REINTRODUCE YOURSELF)
We are conducting a survey of SCSU students
about student
views concerning such
topics as student debt
and other issues. The
interview will take about ten minutes.
Also, this interview is confidential
and completely
voluntary. If we should come to any question which you
don't want to answer,
just let me know and we'll go on to the next question.
IF NO
When may I call back to reach him/her?
(NAME) _________________________
(TIME AND DAY FOR CALLBACK)
PRESS 1 TO CONTINUE
Logic Instructions (flow
only):
QAL NOTQAL
Question LOADDATA
Hello. This is _________________ (YOUR FIRST NAME)
calling from the St.
Cloud State University Survey.
may I speak with ___________________ (STUDENT NAME)?
(IF STUDENT COMES TO PHONE, YOU MAY HAVE TO
REINTRODUCE YOURSELF)
We are conducting a survey of SCSU students
about student
views concerning such
topics as student debt
and other issues. The
interview will take about ten minutes.
Also, this interview is confidential
and completely
voluntary. If we should come to any question which you
don't want to answer,
just let me know and we'll go on to the next question.
IF NO
When may I call back to reach him/her?
(NAME) _________________________
(TIME AND DAY FOR CALLBACK)
PRESS 1 TO CONTINUE
Logic Instructions (flow
only):
QAL THANKYOU
Question TRACK
I would like to start by asking you whether
you think
SCSU is on the right track or whether you
think SCSU is
going in the wrong
direction?
1. RIGHT TRACK
5. WRONG DIRECTION
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Logic Instructions (flow
only):
Question CHALL
What do you believe is the biggest challenge
facing the SCSU
Community?
(DO NOT READ CHOICES; PROBE FOR ONE SPECIFIC
RESPONSE)
1.
ACADEMIC REPUTATION 15. JOBS
FOR GRADUATES
2.
ADVISING 16.
KEEPING UP WITH TECHNOLOGY
3.
APATHY/DON'T CARE 17.
KEEPING STUDENTS INFORMED
4.
BUDGET/STATE SUPPORT 18.
LIBRARY HOURS/HOLDINGS
5.
BUILDINGS & FACILITIES 19.
OFF CAMPUS HOUSING
6.
COST/TUITION 20. ON
CAMPUS HOUSING
7.
CIVILITY/FRIENDLINESS 21.
PARKING
8.
COURSES/MAJORS OFFERED 22.
SPORTS REPUTATION
9.
DIVERSITY/RACE RELATIONS 23. ST. CLOUD COMMUNITY
10. DRINKING/DRUG USE 24. STUDENT QUALITY
11. ENROLLMENT/GROWTH 25. SCSU BUDGET SURPLUS
12. FACULTY QUALITY 26. UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION
13. HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY 27. OTHER
14. IMAGE/PUBLIC RELATIONS 29. DON'T KNOW
30. REFUSED
Question PRIDE
Do you always, usually, sometimes, not very
often,
or never feel proud
to be a student at
1. ALWAYS
2. USUALLY
3. SOMETIMES
4. NOT VERY OFTEN
5. NEVER
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question FEE
Now we have a few questions relating to the
student techonology
fee and student use
of technology.
Currently, SCSU students pay a general
technology fee of $4.14
per semester credit.
The fee is primarily used to purchase
and maintain the 386
computers in the General Access labs,
provide access to the
campus e-mail system and maintain
15 of the electronic classrooms. Generally
speaking, how would
you rate your
satisfaction with the student related technology
services available to
all students? Would you say that you are:
very satisfied,
satisfied, not satisfied, or not at all satisfied?
1. VERY SATISFIED
2. SATISFIED
3. NOT SATISFIED
4. NOT AT ALL SATISFIED
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question SPENDS
If it were your choice, how would you spend
the technology fee money?
Would you spend it to… (READ RESPONSES 1-8 and SELECT ONE
RESPONSE)
1. increase the
number of general access computers available
for all students?
2. provide more
technical user support at the helpdesk?
3. provide more
technology training for students?
4. provide more
access to new technologies?
5. increase the
number of laptops available for student checkout
in the
6. improve the access
capabilities for hand-held devices
to get on the
campus wireless network?
7. subsidize student
software purchases?
8. provide more
technical support in the general access labs?
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9. OTHER (volunteered)
10. DON'T KNOW
11. REFUSED
Question OWN
Do you currently own a mobile device such as a
laptop, tablet or PDA?
1. YES
5. NO
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Logic Instructions (flow
only):
IF (ANS = 5) SKP BUY
IF (ANS = 8) SKP BUY
IF (ANS = 9) SKP BUY
Question WIRE
Do you utilize SCSU's
wireless network?
1. YES
5. NO
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question BUY
Which of the following devices do you
currently use or plan
to purchase in the
next six months?
(READ RESPONSES 1-5 and CHECK ALL THAT
APPLY)
1. Laptop
2. PDA
3. Tablet
4. MP3 Player/ iPod
5. Smart Phone
6. OTHER VOLUNTEERED
7. NONE (volunteered)
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
10. NO OTHER RESPONSE
Question POD
where you could
download audio recordings of your classes.
Would you use this service if it was
available?
1. YES
5. NO
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question HAVEPAGE
Thanks, now we have questions about networking
pages such as
Facebook or Myspace. Do you currently have
your own social networking
page such as Facebook or Myspace?
1. YES
5. NO
8. DON’T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Logic Instructions (flow
only):
IF (ANS = 5) SKP CASGAMB
IF (ANS = 8) SKP CASGAMB
IF (ANS = 9) SKP CASGAMB
Question WHYNET
What is the main reason you use your social
networking page?
DO NOT READ CATEGORIES-SELECT ONE
CATEGORY
1. KEEP IN TOUCH WITH FRIENDS
2. TO MEET NEW PEOPLE
3. TO ORGANIZE IN GROUPS
4. TO VIEW OR SHOW PICTURES
5. ACADEMIC RELATED ACTIVITIES
6. TO ORGANIZE EVENTS
7. MUSIC
8. BLOGGING
9. OTHER
10.DON’T KNOW
11.REFUSED
Question USENET
About how often do you use your social
network? Daily, once a week
or more, once a month
or more, or never?
1. DAILY
2. ONCE A WEEK OR MORE
3. ONCE A MONTH OR MORE
4. NEVER
8. DON’T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question LOGUSE
When you log onto your social network, how
long do you usually spend on it?
READ 1-4
1. UNDER 5 MINUTES
2. 5 -29 MINUTES
3. 30 MINUTES-1 HOUR
4. MORE THEN ONE HOUR
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8. DK
9. REFUSED
Question PUTOFF
Have you ever put off other activities to use
your social network?
1. YES
5. NO
8. DK
9. REFUSED
Question CASGAMB
Now here is a different set of questions.
Have you ever been to a casino to gamble?
1. YES
5. N0
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Logic Instructions (flow
only):
IF (ANS = 5) SKP SOCBET
IF (ANS = 8) SKP SOCBET
IF (ANS = 9) SKP SOCBET
Question YESGAM
How often do you go to the casino to
gamble?
READ 1-4
1. Less than once a month
2. Once a month or more
3. Once a week
4. More than once a week
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question SOCBET
Have you ever made a social bet with friends
or relatives
for more than
$5.00?
1. YES
5. NO
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Logic Instructions (flow
only):
IF (ANS = 5) SKP STATELOT
IF (ANS = 8) SKP STATELOT
IF (ANS = 9) SKP STATELOT
Question YESSOC
How often do you make social bets with friends
or relatives?
READ 1-4
1. Less than once a month
2. Once a month
3. Once a week
4. Daily
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question STATELOT
Have you ever played a state lottery
game?
1. YES
5. NO
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question POKER
Have you ever played poker for money?
1. YES
5. NO
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Logic Instructions (flow
only):
IF (ANS = 5) SKP DAYCONS
IF (ANS = 8) SKP DAYCONS
IF (ANS = 9) SKP DAYCONS
Question POKYES
Where do you play poker for money?
READ 1-4
1. At the casino
2. With friends or
family
3. Online
4. Multiple Places
===========================
5. OTHER-VOLUNTEERED
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question DAYCONS
Now we would like your views on some questions
related to alcohol.
How many days during a typical week do you
consume alcohol?
NUMBER ____ (0-7)
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Logic Instructions (flow
only):
IF (ANS = 0) SKP CRLOAD
IF (ANS = 8) SKP CRLOAD
IF (ANS = 9) SKP CRLOAD
Question HOWMANY
When you do consume alcohol, how many drinks
do you usually
consume? By drinks we
mean a 12 oz beer, 7 oz glass of wine
or a 1 oz shot of
hard alcohol, either by itself or mixed
with something
else.
NUMBER____
20. MORE THAN 20
21. DON'T KNOW
22.
REFUSED
Logic Instructions (flow
only):
IF (GENDER = 2) SKP FEMCON
Question MALECON
[IF MALE] During the past two weeks, have you consumed
5 or more drinks in a row?
1. MALE-YES 5 OR MORE DRINKS
5. MALE-NO DID NOT CONSUME 5 OR MORE
DRINKS
6, NOT A MALE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Logic Instructions (flow
only):
IF (ANS = 1) SKP CRLOAD
IF (ANS = 5) SKP CRLOAD
IF (ANS = 8) SKP CRLOAD
IF (ANS = 9) SKP CRLOAD
Question FEMCON
[IF FEMALE] During the past two weeks, have
you consumed
4 or more drinks in a row?
1. FEMALE-YES 4 OR MORE DRINKS
5. FEMALE-NO DID NOT CONSUME 4 OR MORE
DRINKS
6. NOT A FEMALE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Logic Instructions (flow
only):
Question CRLOAD
What is your average credit load per semester?
(open ended)
ENTER TWO DIGIT NUMBER UP TO 24
25. 25 OR MORE
26. DON'T KNOW
27. REFUSED
Logic Instructions (flow
only):
Question LOAN
Have you taken out a student loan to pay for
your school?
1. YES
5. NO
8. DON’T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Logic Instructions (flow
only):
IF (ANS = 5) SKP EMPLOYED
IF (ANS = 8) SKP EMPLOYED
IF (ANS = 9) SKP EMPLOYED
Question LOAN2
How much total student loan debt do you
currently hold?
DO NOT READ CATEGORIES
1. UNDER $1,000
2. 1001-5000
3. 5,001-10,000
4. 10,001-20,000
5. 20,001-30,000
6. 30,001-40,000
7. ABOVE $40,000
8. DON’T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question EMPLOYED
Are you currently employed?
1. YES
5. NO
8. DON’T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Logic Instructions (flow
only):
IF (ANS = 5) SKP SEMGRAD
IF (ANS = 8) SKP SEMGRAD
IF (ANS = 9) SKP SEMGRAD
Question HOURPAY
On average, how many hours per week do you work
for pay
during the academic
year?
__ ___ TWO DIGIT NUMBER
41: MORE THEN 40
42. DON’T KNOW
43. REFUSED
Question SEMGRAD
How many years will it take you to complete
your undergraduate
degree, including
time you have spent at other colleges
prior to enrolling at
St.Cloud State University?
[ENTER NUMBER]
NEW CATEGORIES 14 (5 YEARS) 15 GRAD STUDENT
1. 2 YEARS
2. 2 AND A HALF YEARS
3. 3 YEARS
4. 3 AND A HALF YEARS
5. 4 YEARS
6. 4 AND A HALF YEARS
7. 5 AND A HALF YEARS
8. 6 YEARS
9. 6 AND A HALF YEARS
10. 7 OR MORE YEARS
11. WON'T GRADUATE
12. DON'T KNOW
13. REFUSED
14. 5 YEARS
15. GRADUATE STUDENT
Question polpar
Generally speaking, do you consider yourself
to be a Republican,
Democrat, Green Party member, Independence
Party member,
an independent or
something else?
1.
REPUBLICAN
2.
DEMOCRAT
3.
4.
GREEN
5
INDEPENDENT (NOT PARTY).
6.
OTHER
7.
APOLITICAL
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
REFUSED
Question GPA
The next question is for statistical
analysis.
You don't have to answer the question but it
will
help us if you would.
What is your cumulative GPA?
Is it less than 1.5, between 1.6 and 2,
between 2. 1
and 2.5, 2.6 to 3.0,
3.1 to 3.5, or over 3.6?
[ROUND UP IF NECESSARY]
1. <1.5
2. 1.6-2.0
3. 2.1-2.5
4. 2.6 -3.0
5. 3.1-3.5
6. 3.6 or higher
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question THANKYOU
Thank you for your time and cooperation. The
results of this survey
will be available on
the SCSU Survey homepage in about a month.
Would you like the web site address? IF YES web.stcloudstate.edu/scsusurvey
INTERVIEWER- BRING TO A DIRECTOR'S ATTENTION
ANY PROBLEMS
WITH THE INTERVIEW, SUCH AS
DIFFICULT QUESTIONS ETC.
Logic Instructions (flow
only):
CTRLEND
Question NOTQAL
Thank you for your time.
Logic Instructions (flow
only):
CTRLEND