QUESTIONNAIRE
ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY
STUDENT SURVEY-2002
A SCIENTIFIC TELEPHONE
SURVEY
CONDUCTED
BY AND FOR THE
SCSU SURVEY STUDENT
DIRECTORS
ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY
BY
ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY
SURVEY
April 2002
St.
Cloud State University Survey
Social
Science Research Institute
College
of Social Sciences
Principal
Investigators
Dr. Stephen I. Frank
Department of Political Science
319 Brown Hall
320-255-4131
Dr. Steven C. Wagner
Department of Political Science
318 Brown Hall
320-654-5423
Dr. Michelle Kukoleca Hammes
Department of Political Science
3-17-02 Question
CHECKQ
3-17-02 11:30 am IF INTERVIEW IS A RESTART MAKE SURE YOU HAVE
THE
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 several political science classes.
YOU CAN HIT CONTROL/END AT ANY TIME TO TERMINATE
AN
INTERVIEW. TYPE MESSAGE FOR CALLBACKS, INCOMPLETES,
REFUSALS, ETC.
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 challenges facing SCSU,
campus
smoking policies, computer fees, and the University
Chronicle.
The interview will take about five to 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, interviewer press 'Control-End keys together'
Otherwise, 'PRESS 1' to continue!
When may I call back to reach him/her?
(NAME) _________________________
(TIME AND DAY FOR CALLBACK)
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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 challenges facing SCSU,
campus
smoking policies, computer fees, and the University
Chronicle.
The interview will take about five to 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, interviewer press 'Control-End keys together'
Otherwise, 'PRESS 1' to continue!
When may I call back to reach him/her?
(NAME) _________________________
(TIME AND DAY FOR CALLBACK)
Question QTRACK
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
2.
WRONG DIRECTION
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
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Question QPRIDE
Do
you always, usually, sometimes, not very often,
or
never feel proud to be a student at St. Cloud
State University?
1.
ALWAYS
2.
USUALLY
3.
SOMETIMES
4.
NOT VERY OFTEN
5.
NEVER
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
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Question QCHALL
What do you believe is the biggest challenge
facing the SCSU Community?
(DO NOT READ CHOICES; PROBE FOR ONE SPECIFIC RESPONSE)
1.
ACADEMIC REPUTATION 16. JOBS FOR
GRADUATES
2.
ADVISING 17. KEEPING UP
WITH TECHNOLOGY
3.
APATHY 18. KEEPING
STUDENTS INFORMED
4.
BUDGET/STATE SUPPORT 19. LIBRARY
HOURS/HOLDINGS
5.
BUILDINGS & FACILITIES 20. OFF
CAMPUS HOUSING
6.
COST/TUITION 21. ON CAMPUS
HOUSING
7.
CIVILITY/FRIENDLINESS 22.
PARKING
8.
COURSES/MAJORS OFFERED 23. SPORTS
REPUTATION
9.
DIVERSITY/RACE RELATIONS 24. ST. CLOUD
COMMUNITY
10. DRINKING/DRUG USE
25. STUDENT QUALITY
11. ENROLLMENT/GROWTH
26. UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION
12. FACULTY QUALITY
27.
13. FOOD SERVICE
28. OTHER
14. HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY
29. DON'T KNOW
15. IMAGE/PUBLIC RELATIONS
30. REFUSED
Question QFVAR
Thank You! Now I would
like to ask you some questions regarding
food
service in the Atwood Center, including The Market, Freshens,
Burger King, Pizza Hut, and Java City.
How would you rate the variety of food? Would you rate it as
excellent, pretty good, only fair, or poor?
1.
EXCELLENT
2.
PRETTY GOOD
3.
ONLY FAIR
4.
POOR
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
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Question QFQUAL
How would you rate the quality of food? Would you rate it as
excellent, pretty good, only fair, or poor?
1.
EXCELLENT
2.
PRETTY GOOD
3.
ONLY FAIR
4.
POOR
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
REFUSED
Question QFPRICE
Do
you think the overall prices of food are expensive,
fair, or cheap?
1.
EXPENSIVE
2.
FAIR
3.
CHEAP
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
REFUSED
Question QCHRON1
Now
I would like to ask you a few questions about the
university newspaper, the Chronicle.
How often do you read the Chronicle? Would you say you read
every issue, read it frequently, read it rarely, or never
read it?
1.
EVERY ISSUE
2.
FREQUENTLY
3.
RARELY
4.
NEVER
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
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Question QCHRON2
Which section of the Chronicle do you read most?
Is
it only the headlines, campus and state news,
nation and world news, campus events info.,
commentary and opinions, sports, advertisements,
or
classifieds?
1.
ONLY THE HEADLINES
2.
CAMPUS AND STATE NEWS
3.
NATION AND WORLD NEWS
4.
CAMPUS EVENTS INFO.
5.
COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS
6.
SPORTS
7.
ADVERTISING
8.
CLASSIFIEDS
9.
DON'T KNOW
10. REFUSED
Question QCHRON3
On
a scale from 0 to 10, with 10 being the highest,
how would you rate the overall quality of the Chronicle?
NUMBER ____
11. DON'T KNOW
12. REFUSED
Question QCHRON4
Do
you feel that the Chronicle is biased toward
a
particular point of view or do you feel that
it
generally remains impartial?
1.
THE CHRONICLE IS BIASED
2.
THE CHRONICLE REMAINS IMPARTIAL
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
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Question QCHRON5
The Chronicle prints bi-weekly on Mondays and Thursdays?
Do
you feel the Chronicle needs to print more often,
less often, or keep printing the same amount?
1.
PRINT MORE OFTEN
2.
PRINT LESS OFTEN
3.
KEEP PRINTING THE SAME
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
REFUSED
Question QSMOK1
Thank You! Now I would
like to ask you some questions
regarding smoking and smoking policies on campus.
Do
you smoke cigarettes?
1.
YES
5.
NO
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
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Question QSMOK2
Do
you personally believe that second-hand smoke is
very harmful, somewhat harmful, not very harmful,
or
not harmful at all?
1.
VERY HARMFUL
2.
SOMEWHAT HARMFUL
3.
NOT VERY HARMFUL
4.
NOT HARMFUL AT ALL
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
REFUSED
Question QSMOK3
Do
you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly
disagree that SCSU should have a smoking policy that
prohibits cigarette smoking within 50 feet of a SCSU
classroom, administrative, or activity building
(excluding dorms)?
1.
STRONGLY AGREE
2.
AGREE
3.
DISAGREE
4.
STRONGLY DISAGREE
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
REFUSED
Question QSMOK4
Do
you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree
with the recently passed policy to temporarily ban smoking in
the residence halls until effective air filtration systems
can be installed?
1.
STRONLY AGREE
2.
AGREE
3.
DISAGREE
4.
STRONGLY DISAGREE
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
REFUSED
Question QLIVE
Regarding your primary living arrangement.
Do
you live on campus in the dorms or do you rent an
apartment or house in the St. Cloud area or do
you have some other living arrangement such as
being a home owner, living in your family's home,
or
do you commute from outside the St. Cloud area?
1.
DORM
2.
RENTER
3.
OTHER
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
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Question QSMOK5
Is
your dorm room on a designated smoking floor?
1.
YES
5.
NO
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
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Question QSMOK6
Do
you smoke or allow others to smoke in your
dorm room?
1.
YES
5.
NO
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
REFUSED
Question QSMOK7
Are you bothered by people smoking in the dorms?
1.
YES
5.
NO
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
REFUSED
Question QSMOK8
In
the future, would you like to see only one residence
hall designated for smoking?
1.
YES
5.
NO
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
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Question QHOUSE1
Thank You! Now I would
like to ask you some questions
about off campus housing in the St. Cloud area.
Do
you feel that as a student you are treated better,
the same, or worse by landlords than you would be if
you were not a student renter?
1.
BETTER
2.
THE SAME
3.
WORSE
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
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Question QHOUSE2
Would
you rate the overall quality and value of student housing
as
much better, better, the same, or worse, or much worse
than that of other St. Cloud area rentals? (Keep in mind
that quality and value would include rental price, size,
cleanliness, state of repair, amenities, etc.)
1.
MUCH BETTER
2.
BETTER
3.
THE SAME
4.
WORSE
5.
MUCH WORSE
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
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Question QHOUSE3
Has a property owner ever discriminated against you because
of
your gender or your student status?
1.
YES, BOTH
2.
YES, GENDER
3.
YES, STATUS AS A STUDENT
4.
NO
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
REFUSED
Question QTHERM1
Thank You! Now I would
like to ask you some questions in which
you will rate various people and organizations on campus.
Please think of a thermometer that has a range of 0 to 100
degrees.
I'd like you to rate the contributions of some organizations
and
individuals as to their contribution to the quality of life
at
SCSU. Ratings between 50
and 100 mean that you feel warmly toward
that person or organization and that they have a positive
impact
on
campus. Ratings between 0 and 50 mean
that you feel coolly
toward that person and that they have a negative impact on
campus.
If
we come to a group or individual who you do not recognize, you
do
not need to rate them. Just tell me so
we can go on to the next
group or individual. If
you recognize a name but do not have an
opinion about their effect on campus life, you would rate them
at
the 50 degree mark.
President Roy Saigo
NUMBER ____
888. DON'T KNOW
999. REFUSED
Question QTHERM2
University Program Board
NUMBER ____
888. DON'T KNOW
999. REFUSED
Question QTHERM3
The Greek System
NUMBER ____
888. DON'T KNOW
999. REFUSED
Question QTHERM4
The University Chronicle
NUMBER ____
888. DON'T KNOW
999.
REFUSED
Question QTHERM5
Student Government
NUMBER ____
888. DON'T KNOW
999. REFUSED
Question QTHERM6
Residential Life and Development
NUMBER ____
888. DON'T KNOW
999. REFUSED
Question QTHERM7
The Men's Hockey Team
NUMBER ____
888. DON'T KNOW
999. REFUSED
Question QTHERM8
Atwood Memorial Center
NUMBER ____
888. DON'T KNOW
999. REFUSED
Question QFORLAN1
Thank You! Now I would
like to ask you some questions
regarding the study of foreign language.
How important is it for you to know a foreign language
either personally or for your profession?
Is
it very important, somewhat important, a little important,
or
not important at all?
1.
VERY IMPORTANT
2.
SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT
3.
A LITTLE IMPORTANT
4.
NOT IMPORTNT AT ALL
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
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Question QFORLAN2
Have you taken or are you presently taking,
or
do you plan to take a foreign language at
SCSU?
(IF YES, ENTER 1)
If
not, why aren't you taking a language?
READ CHOICES 2-6 AND CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
1.
Yes- Have taken, presently taking, plan on taking
2.
No- had foreign language study before coming to SCSU
3.
No- foreign language study is not important to my career
4.
No- foreign language study is not important to my major
5.
No- language I want to study is not offered at SCSU
6.
No- language study is too difficult
7.
OTHER- VOLUNTEERED
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
REFUSED
10. NO OTHER RESPONSE
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Question QFORLAN3
Which of the following would be an incentive for you
personally or professionally to take a foreign language
at
SCSU?
READ CHOICES 1-3 AND CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
1.
If I could use a foreign language in my degree program
2.
If I could use it for a personal reason such as family or travel
3.
If I could use a foreign language in my career or work
4.
OTHER- VOLUNTEERED
5.
I WOULD NOT TAKE A FOREIGN LANGUAGE- VOLUNTEERED
6.
DON'T KNOW
7.
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8.
NO OTHER RESPONSE
Question QCOMP1
Thank You! Now I would
like to ask you some questions
about computer usage and computer fees on campus?
Currently, SCSU students pay a general computer fee of $4.00
per credit hour. The fee
is used primarily to maintain and
improve the availability
and usage of computer facilities,
such as open labs like the
one in the Miller Center, to provide
dial up computer access,
and to maintain electronic classrooms.
This fee is not used to support closed labs, such as those
maintained by some departments for use only by that
department's
majors. Generally, are you
very satisfied, satisfied, not
satisfied, or not at all satisfied with the student-related
computer services available to all students?
1.
VERY SATISFIED
2.
SATISFIED
3.
NOT SATISFIED
4.
NOT AT ALL SATISFIED
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
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Question QCOMP2
If
it were your choice, how would you spend the computer
fee money? Would you spend
it to...
(READ CHOICES 2-8 AND CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
1.
REDUCE OR ELIMINATE THE FEE- VOLUNTEERED
2.
Increase the number of workstations in open labs
3.
Increase the number of hours open labs are open
4.
Provide more technology workshops for students
5.
Provide more technical and user support in open labs
6.
Purchase laptop computers for student checkout
7.
Provide wireless networking access in Miller Center
8.
Provide wireless networking access in Atwood
9.
Help subsidize student purchases of software
10
DON'T KNOW
11. REFUSED
12. NO OTHER RESPONSES
Question QCOMP3
IF
SCSU used Husky Net's e-mail service to broadcast
student-related information, such as university official
announcement, campus events, sports news, and class
schedules,
would you be more or less inclined to use it?
1.
MORE INCLINED
2.
LESS INCLINED
3.
WOULD NOT AFFECT MY USAGE
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
REFUSED
Question QCOMP4
Currently, the $4.00 per credit hour fee you pay cannot be
used to support the operation of closed computer labs, such
as
those maintained by some departments for use only by that
department's majors. Do
you strongly agree, agree, disagree,
or
strongly disagree with imposing an additional fee of $1.40
per credit to support closed computer labs on campus?
1.
STONGLY AGREE
2.
AGREE
3.
DISAGREE
4.
STRONGLY DISAGREE
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
REFUSED
Question QCOMP5
Do
you prefer open computer labs that are close to classrooms
and dispersed throughout campus, or would you prefer a large
open lab in a more centralized location?
1.
LABS CLOSE TO CLASSROOMS
2.
LARGE CENTRALIZED LAB
3.
BOTH- LABS CLOSE TO CLASSROOMS AND LARGE CENTRALIZED LABS
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
REFUSED
Question QWOMEN1
Thank You! Now I would
like to ask you some questions
about the status of women on the SCSU campus?
Do
you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree
that SCSU provides opportunities for women to reach their
full potential as students at SCSU?
1.
STRONGLY AGREE
2.
AGREE
3.
DISAGREE
4.
STRONGLY DISAGREE
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
REFUSED
Question QWOMEN2
Do
you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree
that it remains relevant today to seek political, economic
and social equality for women?
1.
STRONGLY AGREE
2.
AGREE
3.
DISAGREE
4.
STRONGLY DISAGREE
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
REFUSED
Question QWOMEN3
Are you very aware, aware, not aware, or not at all aware
of
the programs and services that are offered to students,
both male and female, by the Women's Center on campus?
1.
VERY AWARE
2.
AWARE
3.
NOT AWARE
4.
NOT AT ALL AWARE
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
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Question QWOMEN4
Do
you strongly support, support, oppose, or strongly oppose
the feminist movement?
1.
STRONGLY SUPPORT
2.
SUPPORT
3.
OPPOSE
4.
STRONGLY OPPOSE
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
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Question QWOMEN5
Do
you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree
that sexual assault is a major problem on campus?
1.
STRONGLY AGREE
2.
AGREE
3.
DISAGREE
4.
STRONGLY DISAGREE
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
REFUSED
Question QETHNIC
Thank You! Now I would
like to ask you a few questions about
student behavior in classroom settings. In particular, we
would
like to ask about rude, disrespectful, impolite, or
immature behavior or actions aimed at the professor in any of
your classes at SCSU? By
rude, disrespectful, impolite or
immature behavior, we are referring to behavior or actions
that
disrupt the learning environment and/or questions, comments
or
gestures that are inappropriate for the classroom
environment.
In
the past two semester, would you say that you have witnessed
rude behavior in one of your classes, in two of your classes,
in
three or more or your classes, it happens all the time, or
would you say that you have not witnessed such behavior?
1.
IN ONE OF MY CLASSES
2.
IN TWO OF MY CLASSES
3.
IN THREE OR MORE OF MY CLASSES
4.
IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME
5.
I HAVE NOT WITNESSED SUCH BEHAVIOR
8.
DON'T KNOW
9.
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Question QETH1A
You
mentioned that you witnessed this behavior in
one of your classes. I am
going to read you a list
of
characteristics referring to the professor in the
class. Please indicate
which ones apply.
(READ CHOICES 1-7 AND CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
1.
Male
2.
Female
3.
White, U.S. born
4.
White, foreign born
5.
Person of color, U.S. born
6.
Person of color, foreign born
7.
Don't know professor's race or national origin
8.
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9.
NO OTHER RESPONSES
Question QETH1B
During this incident, would you say that the rude behavior
was a reaction to the topic being discussed in the class,
or
would you say that it was a personal reaction to the
professor by the student.
1.
REACTION TO THE TOPIC BEING TAUGHT- BRIEFLY DESCRIBE TOPIC
2.
PERSONAL REACTION TO THE FACULTY MEMBER
8.
DON'T KNOW/ COULDN'T TELL THE CONTEXT OF THE INCIDENT
9.
REFUSED
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Question QETH2A
You mentioned that you witnessed this behavior in at
least one other class.
Again, I am going to read you
a
list of characteristics referring to the professor
in
the class. Please indicate which ones apply.
(READ CHOICES 1-7 AND CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
1.
Male
2.
Female
3.
White, U.S. born
4.
White, foreign born
5.
Person of color, U.S. born
6.
Person of color, foreign born
7.
Don't know professor's race or national origin
8.
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9.
NO OTHER RESPONSES
Question QETH2B
During this incident, would you say that the rude behavior
was a reaction to the topic being discussed in the class,
or
would you say that it was a personal reaction to the
professor by the student.
1.
REACTION TO THE TOPIC BEING TAUGHT- BRIEFLY DESCRIBE TOPIC
2.
PERSONAL REACTION TO THE FACULTY MEMBER
8.
DON'T KNOW/ COULDN'T TELL THE CONTEXT OF THE INCIDENT
9.
REFUSED
Question THANKYOU
I
would like to thank you very much for your time and
cooperation. You have been
very helpful. If you would
like to see the results of this survey you may contact
the SCSU Survey Lab at St. Cloud State University.
Would you like the number?
(IF YES IT IS 320-255-3890).
Good-bye!
INTERVIEWER- BRING TO A DIRECTOR'S ATTENTION ANY PROBLEMS
WITH THE INTERVIEW, SUCH AS DIFFICULT QUESTIONS ETC
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