ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY

ANNUAL SPRING SCSU STUDENT SURVEY-2008

last revised 4-11-08

PRINT VERSION OF COMPUTER ASSISTED QUESTIONNAIRE

A SCIENTIFIC TELEPHONE SURVEY

CONDUCTED

FOR THE SCSU SURVEY STUDENT DIRETORS

BY THE

ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY SURVEY

Question CHECKQ

FINAL 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 regarding

topics such as student views on campus safety, housing issues,

and online classes.The interview will take 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

When may I call back to reach him/her?

(NAME) _________________________

(TIME AND DAY FOR CALLBACK)

PRESS 1 TWICE 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 regarding

topics such as student views on campus safety, housing issues,

and online classes.The interview will take 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

When may I call back to reach him/her?

(NAME) _________________________

(TIME AND DAY FOR CALLBACK)

PRESS 1 TWICE 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. IMAGE/PUBLIC RELATIONS

2. ADVISING 16. JOBS FOR GRADUATES

3. APATHY/DON'T CARE 17. KEEPING UP WITH TECHNOLOGY

4. BUDGET/STATE SUPPORT 18. KEEPING STUDENTS INFORMED

5. BUILDINGS & FACILITIES 19. LIBRARY HOURS/HOLDINGS

6. COST/TUITION 20. OFF CAMPUS HOUSING

7. CIVILITY/FRIENDLINESS 21. ON CAMPUS HOUSING

8. COURSES/MAJORS OFFERED 22. PARKING

9. DIVERSITY/RACE RELATIONS 23. SPORTS REPUTATION

10. DRINKING/DRUG USE 24. ST. CLOUD COMMUNITY

11. ENROLLMENT/GROWTH 25. STUDENT QUALITY

12. FACULTY QUALITY 26. UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION

13. HATE CRIMES/SAFETY 27. OTHER

14. HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY 28. DON'T KNOW

29. REFUSED

Question PRIDE

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. REFUSED

Question LIVESTC

Now we have a question on housing. Do you rent in the

St. Cloud area? By the St. Cloud area, we mean within

a 10 mile radius in and around St. Cloud?

1. YES

5. NO

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Logic Instructions (flow only):

IF (ANS=5) SKIPTO VOL1

IF (ANS=8) SKIPTO VOL1

IF (ANS=9) SKIPTO VOL1

Question RENT2

How would you rate the responsiveness of your current landlord

to solve issues, concerns, or make repairs that you have on your rental

property? Would you say you were very satisfied, somewhat satisfied,

somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied?

1. VERY SATISFIED

2. SOMEWHAT SATISFIED

3. SOMEWHAT DISSATISFIED

4. VERY DISSATISFIED

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question RENT3

While attending SCSU, have you ever had a damage deposit or

security deposit withheld, after moving out of a rental property?

[IF YES] Did the landlord have a good reason to withhold it?

1. YES - LANDLORD HAD GOOD REASON

2. YES - BUT LANDLORD DID NOT HAVE GOOD REASON

5. NO - NEVER HAD DEPOSIT WITHHELD

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question VOL1

In the past year, have you utilized the services of the Volunteer

Connection office, such as reading the Service Bulletin, attending a

Volunteer and Service-Learning Fair, participating in a neighborhood

clean-up, joining a Spring Break Service Trip, visiting their website

for more information about volunteering or service-learning,

or connecting with the Volunteer Connection for any reason?

1. YES

5. NO

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question VOL2

In the past year, approximately how many hours a month

did you spend on volunteer service or on service-learning

activities?

READ CHOICES 1 THRU 6 - PICK ONE RESPONSE

1. None

2. 1-10 Hours

3. 11-20 Hours

4. 21-30 Hours

5. 31-40 Hours

6. More than 40 hours

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8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question POL1

Now we have a few questions about politics and government.

How interested would you say you are in politics? Are you very

interested, somewhat interested, not very interested, or not

at all interested?

1. VERY INTERESTED

2. SOMEWHAT INTERESTED

3. NOT VERY INTERESTED

4. NOT AT ALL INTERESTED

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question POL2

How often do you discuss political matters? Do you discuss them

frequently, somewhat frequently, occasionally, rarely, or never?

1. FREQUENTLY

2. SOMEWHAT FREQUENTLY

3. OCCASIONALLY

4. RARELY

5. NEVER

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question POL3A

From the following list of qualities in a presidential candidate,

which single characteristic is most important to you when deciding

whom to support for president?

READ 1 THRU 6. SELECT ONE

1. The candidate will bring about change

2. Cares about people like me

3. Has the best experience

4. Says what they believe

5. Belongs to my political party

6. Has a likeable personality

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7. OTHER

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question POL3B

From the following list of qualities in a presidential candidate,

which single characteristic is most important to you when deciding

whom to support for president?

READ 1 THRU 6. SELECT ONE

1. The candidate belongs to my political party

2. Has a likeable personality

3. Will bring about change

4. Cares about people like me

5. Has the best experience

6. Says what they believe

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7. OTHER

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question POL4

Which one of the following are you most likely to pay attention

to when deciding which candidate to support for president? Your family,

the organizations you belong to, your friends or co-workers, your

political party, religious leaders, the media, or celebrities?

1. FAMILY

2. ORGANIZATIONS

3. FRIENDS OR CO-WORKERS

4. POLITICAL PARTY

5. RELIGIOUS LEADERS

6. MEDIA

7. CELEBRITIES

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question POL5

If the election were held today which presidential candidate

would you vote for - Hillary Clinton, John McCain, Barack Obama

or someone else?

1. HILLARY CLINTON

2. JOHN MCCAIN

3. BARACK OBAMA

4. SOMEONE ELSE

5. WON'T VOTE OR DON'T CARE

6. CAN'T VOTE

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question POL6

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. GREEN PARTY

4. INDEPENDENCE PARTY

5 INDEPENDENT (NOT PARTY)

6. OTHER

7. APOLITICAL

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question ONLIN1

Now we would like your opinion on online classes.

Have you taken an online class since you have

been enrolled at SCSU?

1. YES

5. NO

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Logic Instructions (flow only):

IF (ANS=5) SKIPTO ONLIN3

IF (ANS=8) SKIPTO ONLIN3

IF (ANS=9) SKIPTO ONLIN3

Question ONLIN2

Overall would you say that you are very satisfied,

somewhat satisfied, not very satisfied or not at all satisfied

with your online classes?

1. VERY SATISFIED

2. SOMEWHAT SATISFIED

3. NOT VERY SATISFIED

4. NOT AT ALL SATISFIED

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question ONLIN3

Are you aware that SCSU charges $75 dollars more per online credit,

or $225 dollars more for a three credit online class as compared

to a normal lecture class?

1. YES, I AM AWARE

5. NO, NOT AWARE

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question RABCSHA

Here are a few questions about safety on campus.

[PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE]

Question CMPSAF1

When you are on campus after dark, do you generally feel very safe,

somewhat safe, somewhat unsafe, or very unsafe?

1. VERY SAFE

2. SOMEWHAT SAFE

3. SOMEWHAT UNSAFE

4. VERY UNSAFE

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question CAMPSAF2

Overall, with respect to ensuring safety on campus, would you say that

the SCSU Department of Public Safety has done a very good job, a good job,

adequate job, or a poor job since you have been at SCSU?

1. VERY GOOD JOB

2. GOOD JOB

3. ADEQUATE JOB

4. POOR JOB

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question CAMPSAF3

Which of the following do you feel the university should provide to

help increase the safety of the students?

READ CHOICES 1-6 SELECT ONE

1. Increase Safety Escorts

2. More Emergency Call boxes

3. Better lit walkways

4. Regular police officers on campus

5. More safety seminars and workshops and self-defense classes

6. Add more security cameras

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7. OTHER

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question CAMPSAF4

In which of the following areas on campus do you feel most concerned regarding

your personal safety?

READ CHOICES 1-5 SELECT ONE

1. North end of campus, which is the main dorm area

2. Central area, which is the Atwood and library area

3. Near South end, by the Education building, ECC, and Wick-Science building

4. Far South end, by the hockey center, Halenbeck, and Lots K and Q

5. There is no area of concern for you

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8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question HATE1

Have you ever received a campus safety alert

via email?

1. YES

5. NO

6. DON'T CHECK EMAIL

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Logic Instructions (flow only):

IF (ANS>1) SKIPTO HATE3

Question HATE2

Have you ever deleted a campus safety alert email before

reading it in its entirety?

1. YES

5. NO

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question HATE3

Think about incidents at SCSU involving verbal or written comments

that are offensive to members of the SCSU community, such as racial

minorities or Jews.

Do you think minority students have reason to be greatly concerned,

somewhat concerned, or they have no reason for concern for

their personal safety?

1. GREATLY CONCERNED

2. SOMEWHAT CONCERNED

3. NO REASON FOR CONCERN

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question HATE4

The following questions pertain to the recent incidents at SCSU

in which there have been reports of swastika graffiti around campus.

When you first heard about the incidents, would you say you felt less

safe on campus or about the same?

1. LESS SAFE

2. ABOUT THE SAME

3. DON'T RECALL INCIDENT

4. WASN'T A STUDENT

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question HATE5

Overall, do you strongly agree, agree, disagree,

or strongly disagree with this statement?

I believe SCSU is properly handling reports of

swastika graffiti.

1. STRONGLY AGREE

2. AGREE

3. DISAGREE

4. STRONGLY DISAGREE

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question SMOKE1

Now we have some questions pertaining to smoking

and smoking policies. Do you smoke cigarettes?

1. YES

5. NO

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Logic Instructions (flow only):

IF (ANS > 1) SKIPTO SMOKE2

Question SMOKE1A

Roughly, how much money do you spend a month on cigarettes?

NUMBER - ROUND OFF TO A WHOLE THREE DIGIT NUMBER

888. DON'T KNOW

999. REFUSED

Question SMOKE2

Would you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree

with a policy banning all smoking on SCSU property, making this

a smoke free campus?

1. STRONGLY AGREE

2. AGREE

3. DISAGREE

4. STRONGLY DISAGREE

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Logic Instructions (flow only):

IF (DORM = 0) SKP RESNET3

Question RESNET1

As you may know, students in the residence halls have wired

and wireless network access to the Internet through ResNet. Support

for this service is provided by the HelpDesk. Have you used our campus

computing network though ResNet?

IF YES Generally, would you say you are very satisfied,

satisfied, not satisfied or not at all satisfied with the services

provided by ResNet?

1. NOT USED

2. VERY SATISFIED

3. SATISFIED

4. NOT SATISFIED

5. NOT AT ALL SATISFIED

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Logic Instructions (flow only):

IF (ANS=1) SKIPTO RESNET3

IF (ANS>7) SKIPTO RESNET3

Question RESNET2

If it were your choice, how would you improve or expand the services

offered by ResNet? Would you

(READ OPTIONS 1-3 ACCEPT MULTIPLE ANSWERS)

1. Provide faster internet connections

2. Provide more technical support

3. Provide on-demand movies, music, or other entertainment

4. OTHER - Volunteered (open)

5. DON'T KNOW

6. REFUSED

7. NO OTHER CHOICES

Question RESNET3

Here is a question about video games.

Do you own a game console such as an X-box, Playstation, or Nintendo wii?

1. YES

5. NO

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question ALCO1

The next questions pertain to alcohol use.

We would like to remind you that this entire survey is

confidential and will not be linked to you in any way.

Do you ever consume alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine or liquor,

or are you a total abstainer?

1. USE ALCOHOL

5. TOTAL ABSTAINER

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Logic Instructions (flow only):

IF (ANS=1) SKIPTO ALCO3

IF (ANS=8) SKIPTO ALCO3

IF (ANS=9) SKIPTO ALCO3

Question ALCO2

Why do you choose to abstain from alcoholic beverages?

[DON'T READ RESPONSES - PROBE IF NECESSARY]

1. UNDERAGE

2. FAMILY HISTORY OF ALCOHOL ABUSE

3. MORAL/RELIGIOUS REASONS

4. OTHER

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Logic Instructions (flow only):

SKIPTO ALCO10

Question ALCO3

How many days during a typical week do you consume alcohol?

NUMBER- ___

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question ALCO3A

On which day of the week do you tend to drink more?

[DON'T READ RESPONSES - PROBE IF NECESSARY]

1. SUNDAY

2. MONDAY

3. TUESDAY

4. WEDNESDAY

5. THURSDAY

6. FRIDAY

7. SATURDAY

8. NO DIFFERENCE BY DAY

9. DON'T KNOW

10. REFUSED

Question ALCO3B

Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree

with the following statement - I tend to drink more on special

occasions such as move-in day, homecoming weekend, once finals

are done or holidays?

1. STRONGLY AGREE

2. AGREE

3. DISAGREE

4. STRONGLY DISAGREE

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question ALCO4

When you do consume alcohol how many drinks do you usually consume?

By drinks we mean a 12 ounce beer, a 7 ounce glass of wine, or a 1 ounce

shot of hard alcohol, either by itself or mixed with something else?

NUMBER- ___

88. DON'T KNOW

99. REFUSED

Question ALCO5

What is the single most important reason why you drink?

[DO NOT READ CATEGORIES - PROBE IF NECESSARY]

1. DRINKING TO GET DRUNK

2. STATUS ASSOCIATED TO DRINKING

3. CULTURE OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON CAMPUS

4. PEER PRESSURE AND ACADEMIC STRESS

5. TO BE SOCIAL

6. LIKE ALCOHOL

7. FORGET PROBLEMS

8. OTHER

9. DON'T KNOW

10. REFUSED

Question ALCO6

How much money do you think you put towards alcohol consumption

on an average night of drinking? This includes cost of alcohol, taxi fares,

cover charges, and any other related expenses. Is it:

[READ CHOICES 1-6 UNTIL STOPPED]

1. $0.00 to $10.00

2. $10.01 to $20.00

3. $20.01 to $30.00

4. $30.01 to $40.00

5. $40.01 to $50.00

6. $50.01 or more

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8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question ALCO7

Since the beginning of the school year, as a result of alcohol have you?

[READ 1-11 CHECK ALL THAT APPLY]

1. Missed school, work, or other commitment

2. Blacked out

3. Argued with friends

4. Damaged property

5. Got in trouble with police or campus patrol

6. Was hurt or injured

7. Had to seek medical attention

8. Suffered a hangover

9. Driven a car after drinking heavily

10. Engaged in an unplanned sexual activity

11. Done anything you later regretted

12. NONE OF THESE

13. DON'T KNOW

14. REFUSED

15. NO OTHER RESPONSE

Logic Instructions (flow only):

IF (GENDER = 2) SKP ALCO9

Question ALCO8

[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

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Logic Instructions (flow only):

SKIPTO ALCO10

Question ALCO9

[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

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question ALCO10

Are you of legal Minnesota drinking age?

1. YES

5. NO

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. LESS THAN 1.5

2. 1.6 TO 2.0

3. 2.1 TO 2.5

4. 2.6 TO 3.0

5. 3.1 TO 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