RESIDENTIAL LIFE RA & COMMUNITY EVALUATION

SPRING SEMESTER 2008

Our RAs and department need to receive information on how to better perform our duties and create an environment in which you feel comfortable living.  This feedback is important so that floor and hall communities can be strengthened and better meet your needs.  Please take a few minutes and respond to this series of questions as honestly and constructively as you can:

NOTE: This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.  Your responses will be anonymous.

 

* Data required for these items

Resident Information

 

I live in the following building:

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My RA is:

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Demographics

 

Current student classification: (choose the one that best describes you)

 

Your gender:

 

Currently enrolled as a student at:


Resident Assistant’s Performance
   
Please use the following scale for these questions:  

4 = Very Satisfied     3 = Satisfied     2 = Dissatisfied     1 = Very Dissatisfied    0 = I Prefer Not to Answer

1.

I see my RA on our floor frequently.

2.

I feel that there are adequate programs and activities provided on my floor.

3.

My RA promotes involvement in campus activities.

4.

My RA has contributed to the safety of our community.

5.

My RA consistently responds to policy violations on the floor.

6.

My RA treats all residents fairly and  consistently.

7.

My RA has been accessible and approachable. 

8.

Issues taken to my RA are dealt with and resolved.

9.

My RA is a good source of information and referral.

10.

My RA’s overall effectiveness on the floor has been as good.

 

COMMENTS:

 

My Involvement as a Resident in My Floor Community

Please use the following scale for these questions: 

4 = Highly Agree     3 = Agree     2 = Disagree     1 = Highly Disagree     0 = I Prefer Not to Answer

 

1.

As a floor resident, I have felt like a member of a community.

2.

I know most of the people on my floor.

3.

I have made an effort to be an active floor member.

4.

Hall Council has been important to the development of community in my complex.

5. I have attended Hall Council or Residence Hall Association (RHA) events and activities this year.
6. I understand the value of quiet study hours.

7.

I believe the hours set for quiet study hours are adequate.

(10PM-9AM Sunday-Thursday; Midnight-9AM Friday-Saturday; comments below)

8.

I comply with campus policies and conduct expectations.

9.

I am more comfortable confronting others' negative behaviors now than at the beginning of the year.

 

COMMENTS:

 

My Perception of Safety and Community  

Please use the following scale for these questions: 

4=All the Time     3=Sometimes     2=Rarely     1=Never    0=I Prefer Not to Answer

 

1.

I keep the door locked when I am not in my room.

2.

I let people into the building, even when I don’t know if they live here.

3a.

I feel safe on my residence hall floor...during the day.   

3b.

                                                           ...at night.

4a.

I feel safe walking through my building...during the day.      

4b.

                                                           ...at night.   

5.

Residents of my floor are respectful of one another.

6.

Residents of my building are respectful of one another.

7. Residence hall procedures and policies are clearly explained and easily understood.

8.

My consumption of alcohol this year...

9.

The presence of alcohol has had a negative effect on my floor community.

10.

My use of tobacco products this year...

11. I have observed a decrease in tobacco-related litter in front of my building since the the university tobacco policy has been implemented (January 1, 2008).

 

COMMENTS:


Services Provided 
Please use the following scale for these questions: 

4=Very Satisfied     3=Satisfied     2=Dissatisfied     1=Very Dissatisfied     0=I Prefer Not to Answer    NA=Not Applicable

 

To what degree are you satisfied with the following:

1. The hours of service at Kise.

2. Your overall satisfaction with dining service.

3.

How many movies do you watch on the Dragon Channel per week on average?

4.

Would you recommend continuing the Dragon Channel service?

  COMMENTS:

 

Departmental Issues and Services

Please use the following scale for these questions: 

4=Very Satisfied     3=Satisfied     2=Dissatisfied     1=Very Dissatisfied    0=I Prefer Not to Answer    NA=Not Applicable

To what degree have you been satisfied with the following:

1.

Helpfulness and responsiveness of the staff in the Housing Office (Ballard Office)

2.

Information provided by the staff of the Housing Office (Ballard Office)

3.

I would find it helpful to see housing announcements on Facebook.

4.

Friendliness of the building staff. (other RAs, complex coordinators, area director, etc.)

5.

Helpfulness of the building staff.

6. Friendliness of General Maintenance Worker (GMW).

7.

The overall cleaning performed by your GMW.

8.

The quality and timeliness of responses to repair requests and work orders

 

COMMENTS:

 
a Few Last Questions

1.

How many weekends per semester are you away from campus?

2. Through the year, my tendency to stay on campus on weekends...
3. How many Dragons after Dark events have you attended this year?
4. How often would you attend Dragons after Dark if it were offered more?
5. Did you ever choose to attend Dragons after Dark rather than leaving campus for the weekend or attending an off campus party?
6. How did you hear about Dragons after Dark events?
7. What ideas do you have for themes or activities for Dragons after Dark?
8. What would you recommend to improve your building's facilities?

9.

In what ways has living on campus benefited you?

10.

How could we have made living on campus more beneficial to you?

11.

Are you planning on returning to the halls?

 

      Why or Why not?

12.

What didn’t we ask but should have due to its importance to you?

Thank You For Your Honesty, Time, Cooperation and Input. 

 

 

                                   
                                                               
--The Residential Life and Housing Staff