A: Faculty
B: Curricular
C: Educational Resources/Support
D: Academic Advising
E: Health and Well-being
F: Community
G: Financial
H: Administrative Services
Technology/Computer Issues
Demographic Information
Overall Thoughts/Feelings About Naropa College

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A. Faculty

Please rate the consistency of the quality of faculty instruction
Very inconsistent
Moderately inconsistent
Neutral
Moderately consistent
Very Consistent

Each issue in this section has 2 parts. The first part (in blue) will assess your opinion on the importance of the issue to you, and the second part (in orange) will assess your satisfaction with the issue. Please answer once for each part.

1. Faculty preparedness for class

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


2. Faculty commitment to academic excellence

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


3. Faculty teaching skills

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


4. Faculty accessibility

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


5. Faculty concern for my educational development

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


6. Diversity among the faculty

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


7. Constructive feedback from faculty

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


8. Faculty openness to different spiritual perspectives in class

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


9. Freedom to disagree with my teacher in class

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


10. Faculty knowledge of the subject matter

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied

Comments about this section:

B. Curricular

Please rate the consistency of the quality of the curriculum
Very inconsistent
Moderately inconsistent
Neutral
Moderately consistent
Very Consistent

Each issue in this section has 2 parts. The first part (in blue) will assess your opinion on the importance of the issue to you, and the second part (in orange) will assess your satisfaction with the issue. Please answer once for each part.

1. Classmates' preparedness for class

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


2. My preparedness for class

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


3. Intellectual challenge of my courses

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


4. Experiential challenge of my courses

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


5. Effectiveness of readings and other assignments

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


6. Curriculum inclusion of diverse peoples/thoughts

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


7. Emphasis on career preparation

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


8. Many course offerings of interest to me

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


9. Availability of course offerings of interest to me

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


10. Contemplative view of education

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


11. Integration of contemplative practice in your courses and program

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


12. Group Process

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


13. Relation of group process to personal development

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


14. Relation of group process to professional development

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


15. My intellectual development

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


16. My artistic development

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


17. Each of my classes covers unique content

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied

Comments about this section:

C. Educational Resources/Support

1. Support for major projects

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


2. Effectiveness of the online delivery system

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied

Comments about this section:

D. Academic Advising

1. My advisor's knowledge of my department's requirements

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


2. My advisor's support for my success

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


3. My advisor's awareness of how I'm doing

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


4. My advisor provides useful information on administrative procedures

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


5. Availability of my advisor

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied

Comments about this section:

E. Health and Well-being

1. My physical health

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


2. My mental/emotional well-being

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


3. My spiritual development

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


4. My personal development

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied

Comments about this section:

F. Community

1. My sense of belonging here

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


2. Ease of making friends here

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


3. Openness of the Naropa community

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


4. Support for diversity concerns

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


5. Diversity of the community

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


6. The diversity initiatives being put forth by the University

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


7. Opportunities for online students to interact with each other

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


8. Learning community and my professional development

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


Comments about this section:

G. Financial

1. Accuracy of printed tuition/financial information

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


2. My financial aid package

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


3. My planning/budgeting to meet my expenses

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


4. Stability of my financial situation

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


5. Tuition paid is a worthwhile investment

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


Comments about this section:

H. Administrative Services

1. Clarity of billing for tuition and fees

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


2. Timeliness of billings for tuition and fees

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


3. Customer service (administration)

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


4. Consistency of policy enforcement

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


5. Admissions counselors' accurate portrayal of Naropa

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


6. Portrayal of Naropa in its printed/electronic materials

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


7. Timeliness of response from the Naropa Online staff ordering books

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


8. Timeliness of book delivery accessibility

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied


9. Availability of help desk in answering and solving problems

Importance to meMy level of satisfaction

Does not apply
Not important at all
Somewhat unimportant
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important

Not available/not used
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied

Comments about this section:

Technology/Computer Issues

1) Do you own or have access to a computer in your current home address?
Yes
No

2) If you answered yes to #1, what operating system does your computer have?
Windows
Mac
Other Please specify

3) If you answered yes to #1, do you have internet access?
Yes
No

4) If you answered yes to #3, what type of connection do you have?
Dial-up modem
DSL
Cable modem
Other please specify

5) How high would you rate your skills at using computers in general?
Not applicable
Very low
Moderately low
Neutral
Moderately high
Very high

6) How high would you rate your interest in having the campus set up for wireless networking?
Not applicable
Very low
Moderately low
Neutral
Moderately high
Very high

7) How high would you rate the overall quality of the Naropa University website?
Not applicable
Very low
Moderately low
Neutral
Moderately high
Very high

8) How high would you rate the ease of navigation of the Naropa University website?
Not applicable
Very low
Moderately low
Neutral
Moderately high
Very high

9) How user-friendly is the Naropa University website?
Not applicable
Very low
Moderately low
Neutral
Moderately high
Very high

10) How high would you rate your skills at using the Internet?
Not applicable
Very low
Moderately low
Neutral
Moderately high
Very high

11) How many email accounts do you use?
None
1
2
3
4
5
More than 5

12)
A) Do you have 1 primary email address you check regularly?
Yes
No
B) If yes, is your primary email address your Naropa University email address?
Yes
No

13) How often do you check your primary email address?
Daily
A few times per week
Once a week
Twice a month
Monthly

14) How often do you use the Internet?
Daily
A few times per week
Once a week
Twice a month
Monthly

15) Do you forward your Naropa University email to another address?
Yes
No

16) What suggestions do you have for improving any areas of the Naropa University website?

17) What types of communications options would you like to see for Naropa University students? Check all that apply.
Threaded discussions/Forums
Web logs for classes
Web logs for faculty
Chat rooms
Websites for classes (with links to information, etc.)
Website for faculty - writing/art samples, biography, interests, pictures, etc.
Email groups for classes
Email groups for student groups
Web use FAQ
Departmental FAQ
Other Please specify

Demographic Information

The following information is requested so that we can better serve the student body and be as inclusive as possible.

Please check/answer all that apply to you:

Program

Age

Gender identity:
Female
Male
Transgendered
Other:

Please check your sexual orientation (please check all that apply to you):
Heterosexual
Gay
Lesbian
Bisexual
Transgender
Queer
Fluid sexuality

Are you an international student?
Yes
No
If yes, which country?

For US citizens and permanent residents only:
please check your ethnicity and/or race
(check ALL that apply).
Asian/Asian-American
Black/African-American
European/Euro-American
Indigenous (please specify)
Latino(a)/Hispanic/Latin American
Other (please specify)

What is your religion/spiritual tradition, (check all that apply)?
None
Buddhist
Christian
Hindu
Jewish
Muslim
Nature
Pagan
Taoist
Wiccan
Yoga
Other, please specify

What is the total of your last year's taxable and non-taxable income (or yours and your parents' if you are considered a dependent for purposes of federal financial aid (estimate if not sure):

How many credit hours are you taking this semester?
Less than 9
9 or more

Employment during the past school year

Did not work
15 hour per week
16 - 34 hours per week
35 hours per week or more
Worked on campus
Worked off campus
Worked both on and off campus

When I entered this institution, it was my (please check one):
First choice
Second choice
Third choice

Do any of the following apply to you (please check all that apply)?
Chronic or acute health challenges
Learning challenges (e.g. ADD, dyslexia)
Mental/psychological health challenges
Physical challenges:
Hearing
Vision
Mobility
Other please specify

Overall Thoughts/Feelings About Naropa College

Rate your overall satisfaction with your experience here.
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied

All in all, if you had to do it over again, would you enroll here?
Yes, definitely
Probably would
I don't know
Probably not
Definitely not

What are you most satisfied with as a Naropa student?

What are you most dissatisfied with as a Naropa student?

Is there anything else that you'd like to tell us?

 

 

 

 

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