St. Cloud State University
| Cultural Audit: Final Report | Nichols and Associates, Inc. Washington, D.C. October 2002 |
Appendix C
Student Survey
[1] What is your race? (If you are of mixed heritage, select the race/ethnic group with which you most closely identify).
| 1=Arab-American/Middle Eastern 2=Asian American/Pacific Islander 3=Black/African American 4=Native American and Alaska Native |
5=White/Caucasian 6=Biracial 7=Other Racial/Ethnic Group |
[2] Are you of Hispanic/Latino/Chicano origin or decent?
| 1=Yes | 2=No |
[3] What is your gender?
| 1=Male | 2=Female |
[4] What is your age?
| 1=17-20 |
3=26-30 | 5=36-40 | 7=46-50 |
| 2=21-25 | 4=31-35 | 6=41-45 | 8=51+ |
[5] What is your spiritual/religious affiliation?
| 1=Baha'i 2=Buddhism 3=Christianity 4=Hinduism 5=Judaism |
6=Islam 7=Wicca 8=No Affiliation 9=Other religious affiliation |
[6] What is your status?
| 1=Freshman | 3=Junior | 5=Graduate |
| 2=Sophomore | 4=Senior |
[7] Are you an international student?
| 1=Yes | 2=No |
[8] If yes, What is your native country? Type (NA) if necessary.
[9] How long have you been at St. Cloud State University?
| 1=1 year or less | 3=3 years | 5=5 years |
| 2=2 years | 4=4 years | 6=More than 5 years |
[10] Are you a Full Time or Part Time Student?
| 1=Full Time | 2=Part Time |
[11] I am proud to be a student at St. Cloud State University.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[12] Campus life is exciting and challenging.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[13] This university has great Student Life Services.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[14] I feel free to speak out and voice my opinion about any issue at open forums.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[15] The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Group is unnecessary on this campus.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[16] The negative press directed at SCSU has lowered my morale.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[17] This administration has been "wishy-washy" about the Native-American mascot issues.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[18] Student government on campus "caves in" to the pressures from
the university
administrators.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[19] The faculty is insensitive to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[20] The men's hockey team is the only thing to get excited about on campus.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[21] This campus is free of racism, sexism anti-Semitism and homophobia.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[22] I have lots of school spirit.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[23] The university has procedures for students who submit complaints or grievances about unfair or biased treatment.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[24] The university has been responsive to Latino or Chicano issues.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[25] The faculty is sensitive to everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion or lifestyle.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[26] I would recommend this university to others.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[27] Values racial/ethnic/gender/religious and lifestyle diversity.
| 1=Very Characteristic | 4=Slightly Characteristic |
| 2=Characteristic | 5=Not Characteristic |
| 3=Moderately |
[28] Is biased in the treatment of some ethnic and religious groups.
| 1=Very Characteristic | 4=Slightly Characteristic |
| 2=Characteristic | 5=Not Characteristic |
| 3=Moderately |
[29] Rewards innovation, research and new approaches to problem solving.
| 1=Very Characteristic | 4=Slightly Characteristic |
| 2=Characteristic | 5=Not Characteristic |
| 3=Moderately |
[30] Condones certain individuals and/or groups to fight over "a piece of the pie".
| 1=Very Characteristic | 4=Slightly Characteristic |
| 2=Characteristic | 5=Not Characteristic |
| 3=Moderately |
[31] Treats every employee and student fairly, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion or lifestyle.
| 1=Very Characteristic | 4=Slightly Characteristic |
| 2=Characteristic | 5=Not Characteristic |
| 3=Moderately |
[32] Practices shared decision-making with students when feasible.
| 1=Very Characteristic | 4=Slightly Characteristic |
| 2=Characteristic | 5=Not Characteristic |
| 3=Moderately |
[33] Possesses integrity in dealing with all students regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion or lifestyle.
| 1=Very Characteristic | 4=Slightly Characteristic |
| 2=Characteristic | 5=Not Characteristic |
| 3=Moderately |
[34] Has integrity in dealing with faculty.
| 1=Very Characteristic | 4=Slightly Characteristic |
| 2=Characteristic | 5=Not Characteristic |
| 3=Moderately |
[35] Is highly ethical and morally principled.
| 1=Very Characteristic | 4=Slightly Characteristic |
| 2=Characteristic | 5=Not Characteristic |
| 3=Moderately |
[36] Cares about students completing their course of study in a timely manner.
| 1=Very Characteristic | 4=Slightly Characteristic |
| 2=Characteristic | 5=Not Characteristic |
| 3=Moderately |
[37] I am glad that I chose to attend SCSU rather than another college or university.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[38] I have received very good career guidance at SCSU.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[39] If I had some help adjusting to campus life, I would have had a much better start here.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[40] As a SCSU student, I feel that St. Cloud area police have treated me unjustly.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[41] My academic experience has been excellent at SCSU.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[42] Deciding to enroll at this university was a definite mistake on my part.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[43] I get a lot of encouragement and support to pursue my academic goals.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[44] Often I feel isolated and alone on campus.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[45] I have personally experienced taunting and/or harassment on campus because
of my race,
ethnicity, gender, religion or lifestyle.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[46] There is little or no recourse for students who become victims of harassment
based upon
their race, ethnicity, gender, religion or lifestyle.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[47] I have personally experienced taunting and/or harassment in the city
of St. Cloud, based
upon my race, ethnicity, gender, religion or lifestyle.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[48] I feel I have been able to live up to my potential at SCSU.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[49] All religious groups are accepted and welcomed on campus.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[50] Faculty spends lots of class time discussing their own issues rather than teaching course material.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[51] I am involved in many social activities on campus.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[52] When students complain of discrimination and unfair practices, the university administration takes corrective action.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[53] I receive a lot of support from my fellow students.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[54] This university has adequate support services and equipment for students with disabilities.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[55] I can rely on individuals in the SCSU administration, staff or faculty for support and encouragement.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[56] I feel the SCSU faculty is excellent in their respective fields and affords
me the education
and training I needed to succeed.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[57] Faculty members are more supportive of students with physical disabilities
than students
with other forms of disability.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[58] Extremist groups come on campus causing negative publicity and the administration does nothing about it.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[59] The city of St.Cloud welcomes and supports cultural activities on campus.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[60] I feel that I have been unjustly harassed by St. Cloud police officers.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[61] Often I find it difficult to agree with the university's policies on
matters that are of
importance to me.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[62] Negative publicity and press about St. Cloud State University is unfair
to students who are
receiving a good education.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[63] University administration should be cautious of hiring a larger percentage
of Jewish faculty
and staff.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[64] Female students receive disparate/unequal treatment on campus.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[65] University administration should be cautious of embracing diversity too fast and not hire large numbers of African-American faculty and staff.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[66] There is resistance to diversity efforts at SCSU.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[67] It is difficult to support individuals who speak out at open forums for fear of retaliation by those who have different perspectives.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[68] The problem with Jewish faculty and staff is that they tend to stick together to the degree that others do not have a fair chance for career advancement.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[69] The administration has been receptive to making changes in response to students reporting acts of discrimination.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[70] The university community is not ready to hire and support a large number of African-American faculty and staff because standards would be compromised.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[71] Students experience taunting in the resident halls based upon their race, ethnicity, gender, religion or lifestyle.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[72] Fraternities and sororities on campus are racist and anti-Semitic.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[73] Native-American history and culture should be included in the Core Racism course.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[74] If a dispute broke out between an ethnic minority student and a white student, each would be treated fairly.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[75] African-American faculty and staff use the "race card" to meet
their needs, which
compromises the career advancement of other racial/ethnic groups.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[76] A better appreciation of Native-American history is needed to understand why certain names (e.g., redskin), and types of behaviors (e.g., tomahawk chop), are offensive to Native Americans.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[77] There is support by the student body for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender concerns and issues on campus.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[78] Discrimination against Jewish faculty and staff would be largely eliminated if they would really make sincere efforts to assimilate into the St. Cloud community and campus life.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[79] The problem with hiring Jewish faculty and staff into the university community is that they gradually displace Christian ideas and values with secularism.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[80] If a student reports harassment on campus, the administration takes quick action to resolve such behavior.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[81] Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students fear for their physical safety on campus.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[82] Jewish faculty and staff should encourage Jewish students to be more inconspicuous and to select professions and activities that keep them out of the public eye.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[83] Minority students receive disparate/unequal treatment on campus.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[84] There are too many Jewish faculty and administrators in higher education and they control university policies and direction.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[85] International students receive disparate/unequal treatment on campus.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[86] Jewish students receive disparate/unequal treatment on campus.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[87] Administration, faculty and staff unfairly single out students, who have "different" personal characteristics or beliefs e.g., nose-ring, dreadlocks etc.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[88] Discrimination against African-American faculty, staff and students would be largely eliminated if they would really make a sincere effort to assimilate into the St. Cloud community and campus life.
| 1=Strongly Agree | 3=Uncertain | 5=Strongly Disagree |
| 2=Agree | 4=Disagree |
[89] The quality of life in the resident halls.
| 1=Very Satisfied | 3=Uncertain | 5=Very Dissatisfied |
| 2=Satisfied | 4=Dissatisfied |
[90] The physical conditions of the classrooms and resident halls.
| 1=Very Satisfied | 3=Uncertain | 5=Very Dissatisfied |
| 2=Satisfied | 4=Dissatisfied |
[91] The availability of computers for use in doing my classwork.
| 1=Very Satisfied | 3=Uncertain | 5=Very Dissatisfied |
| 2=Satisfied | 4=Dissatisfied |
[92] The quality of instruction that I receive in class.
| 1=Very Satisfied | 3=Uncertain | 5=Very Dissatisfied |
| 2=Satisfied | 4=Dissatisfied |
[93] The quality of equipment/apparatus in the laboratories.
| 1=Very Satisfied | 3=Uncertain | 5=Very Dissatisfied |
| 2=Satisfied | 4=Dissatisfied |
4] The level of information technology in the library.
| 1=Very Satisfied | 3=Uncertain | 5=Very Dissatisfied |
| 2=Satisfied | 4=Dissatisfied |
[95] The availability of tutoring or academic assistance with class-work.
| 1=Very Satisfied | 3=Uncertain | 5=Very Dissatisfied |
| 2=Satisfied | 4=Dissatisfied |
[96] The quality of relationships between ethnic minorities and white students.
| 1=Very Satisfied | 3=Uncertain | 5=Very Dissatisfied |
| 2=Satisfied | 4=Dissatisfied |
[97] The level of faculty support for students who need academic help is adequate.
| 1=Very Satisfied | 3=Uncertain | 5=Very Dissatisfied |
| 2=Satisfied | 4=Dissatisfied |
[98] The channels through which students express their opinions, issues and concerns.
| 1=Very Satisfied | 3=Uncertain | 5=Very Dissatisfied |
| 2=Satisfied | 4=Dissatisfied |
[99] The number and variety of clubs or interest groups for students.
| 1=Very Satisfied | 3=Uncertain | 5=Very Dissatisfied |
| 2=Satisfied | 4=Dissatisfied |
[100] Policies and procedures for students to express their complaints or grievances.
| 1=Very Satisfied | 3=Uncertain | 5=Very Dissatisfied |
| 2=Satisfied | 4=Dissatisfied |
[101] The degree to which student concerns are heard by the administration and resolved.
| 1=Very Satisfied | 3=Uncertain | 5=Very Dissatisfied |
| 2=Satisfied | 4=Dissatisfied |
[102] The quality of relationships between students and the administration.
| 1=Very Satisfied | 3=Uncertain | 5=Very Dissatisfied |
| 2=Satisfied | 4=Dissatisfied |
[103] The physical maintenance of the resident halls.
| 1=Very Satisfied | 3=Uncertain | 5=Very Dissatisfied |
| 2=Satisfied | 4=Dissatisfied |
[104] The support of the administration, if students are harassed in the city of St. Cloud.
| 1=Very Satisfied | 3=Uncertain | 5=Very Dissatisfied |
| 2=Satisfied | 4=Dissatisfied |
[105] The sensitivity to the needs of the disabled i.e., physical access,
tutorials and dispensation
for their disabilities.
| 1=Very Satisfied | 3=Uncertain | 5=Very Dissatisfied |
| 2=Satisfied | 4=Dissatisfied |
[106] The number and variety of recreational and sports activities available for students.
| 1=Very Satisfied | 3=Uncertain | 5=Very Dissatisfied |
| 2=Satisfied | 4=Dissatisfied |
[107] A. In general, my relationship with white administrators, faculty and staff within the university can be described as:
| 1=Excellent | 3= | 5= | 7= |
| 2= | 4= | 6= |
[108] B. In general, my relationship with African-American faculty within the University can be described as:
| 1=Excellent | 3= | 5= | 7= |
| 2= | 4= | 6= |
[109] C. In general, my relationship with Native American and Alaska Native faculty within the University can be described as:
| 1=Excellent | 3= | 5= | 7= |
| 2= | 4= | 6= |
[110] D. In general, my relationship with East Indian faculty within the University can be described as:
| 1=Excellent | 3= | 5= | 7= |
| 2= | 4= | 6= |
[111] E. In general, my relationship with Asian faculty within the University can be described as:
| 1=Excellent | 3= | 5= | 7= |
| 2= | 4= | 6= |
[112] F. In general, my relationship with Jewish faculty within the University can be described as:
| 1=Excellent | 3= | 5= | 7= |
| 2= | 4= | 6= |
[113] G. In general, my relationship with Males within the University can be described as:
| 1=Excellent | 3= | 5= | 7= |
| 2= | 4= | 6= |
[114] H. In general, my relationship with Females within the University can be described as:
| 1=Excellent | 3= | 5= | 7= |
| 2= | 4= | 6= |
[115] I. In general, my relationship with Students of Color within the University can be described as:
| 1=Excellent | 3= | 5= | 7= |
| 2= | 4= | 6= |
[116] J. In general, my relationship with International students within the University can be described as:
| 1=Excellent | 3= | 5= | 7= |
| 2= | 4= | 6= |
[117] K. In general, my relationship with gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender students within the University can be described as:
| 1=Excellent | 3= | 5= | 7= |
| 2= | 4= | 6= |
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