Unit 4 Survey Results
Unit 4 Survey Results
Unit 4 Survey Results
1. What was most important to you when choosing your institution and why?
Convenience so I could balance a job and parenting with school.
Hands on, schedule flexibility, close to home
The institution I chose had to be accredited, offer the program and rigor that was
acceptable as well as offering an online degree without it being from an online only
school such as University of Phoenix.
A fit into my schedule.
Small class sizes, still close enough to home, nice campus, communications major
available.
The most important thing to me when choosing my school was my horses. I had to be
either close to my horses or a school that had a riding team so I could take them with
me and still ride and compete.
Location
Distance from home, cost of tuition, and program offerings. I wanted to be on my own
and I also did not want to have a ton of student loans when I graduated.
I worked at my school so I did not have to choose between schools
There were a lot of factors that went into the decision but ultimately the most
important factor was which school offered the most attractive financial aid/scholarship
package.
Location:1,2,3,4,5
Schedule: 1,2,3
Tuition:1,2
Programs:1,2,3,4
2. Which student service do you feel was most valuable to you in your undergraduate
education and why?
Admissions
Tutoring
N/A
The math lab,
didnt use
counseling center
none
admissions
writing center
study abroad
none/ n/a: 1,2,3
tutoring/writing center: 1,2,3
admissions: 1,2
study abroad: 1
counseling center: 1
3. Do you feel your student orientation served the purpose of preparing you for your
college experience? If yes please explain what was the most important topic discussed.
If no, what could have been covered that was not?
I didnt have an orientation.
No, I was sold a big lie
Yes, for an online student the tutorial for the LMS as well as APA requirements as I
didnt have any experience with that.
No. I wasn't a traditional student. I didnt have an orientation as students do now, I had
an english class that was used to orient the new students.
I felt like my new student orientation should have been a little bit more in depth, as well
as requiring more of a consistent connection to support services throughout the whole
first year.
No, most of my orientation was a bunch of ice breakers and fun games nothing really
prepared me for what my college experience would be.
No they could have been more hands on and involved in the freshmen, beyond the first
week.
I do not think that orientation prepared me for being a student. This event introduced me to
the campus and helped break the ice with fellow new students.
No I do not think it helped at all and needed a lot of work to make the student have an
experience
Absolutely. It was a week long and took place prior to the rest of students coming to
campus, which was one aspect that I really liked because it gave us the opportunity to
familliarize ourselves with the campus without feeling like we were in anyones way. It
was less intimidating. During this time they taught us about all of the resources
available to us, particularly the DARS. The DARS or Degree Audit Report System was
a tool that allowed us to evaluate what was required for graduation in your current
degree program or what would be required if you chose to tweak your
porgram/major/minor etc. It was this tool that allowed me to graduate early with little
to no assistance from my advisor.
Yes: 1,2
In between:1
No: 1,2,3,4,5
Dint have an orientation: 1,2
Themes: Didnt like silly icebreakers, only introduced to college, not what it will be like as a student
4. Please describe your living arrangement during your time as an undergraduate student.
At home with my family
I had a family, I lived at home
Married with children!
I lived at home
I lived on campus for 2 years then commuted for the last 2 years.
I lived on campus my first two years then commuted my last two years.
Campus resident
I lived on campus.
My first and final years I lived on main campus in the dorms. My middle year, I lived in
the international dorm with all of the students who were studying abroad at AU. The
remaining semester I studied abroad for a semester, where I lived in an apartment that
was provided by the university with 1 roommate and 3 other flat mates. It was the only
student apartment in the building or even in the neighborhood. University owned
apartments were scattered all over the city
Turnover: 1,2,
Caseload: 1,2
6. Were you involved in student activities during your undergraduate years (such as
student government, residence life, clubs, organizations)? If so do you believe it was
beneficial to your character development and how? If no please explain why not.
No. I completed my undergraduate degree online.
They did not have any types of clubs or anything, I had horrible experience
No, as an online student these are not offered.
No not in my undergraduate.
No. I was working and taking classes and couldnt take anything else on at the time.
Yes I was involved Greek life and this organization made me break out of my shell and
become more open and less shy.
No I wasnt, they never seeked me out so I didnt seek them out.
Yes, I was in a sorority. This helped to build my resume and create networking groups for the
future.
Just 5ks and fundraisers. Help me network a little and communicate with traditional students.
I participated in the work-study program and interned at the Smithsonian Institute and
Smithsonian American Art Museum. I was a member of the AU Gospel Choir and I was
a peer tutor. All of these were beneficial to my development. The work-study program
and my internships gave me invaluable professional experience. The Gospel Choir
helped me to find my voice and overcome my shyness. And the tutoring looks great on a
resume and helped to prepare me to relate to many of my students in my current
position.
No: 6
Yes: 4
Greek Life: 2
Fundraisers: 1
Multiple: 1
Themes: Online students are more apt to say no. People who were involved said
it build character, helped to develop interpersonal skills, build resume and
network.
7. What is the most important lesson you take away from your college experience? What
did you learn that benefits you in your life today?
I am not sure yet. So far I have not benefitted from my undergrad degree except that it
allows me to pursue my grad degree
I should have done my research, I was sold a lie. After I graduated and ended up getting
another bachelors at another college,
While focusing on schoolwork, one must have disciplined time management especially
with a family.
Get help early in the class, when you are struggling with class work.
I learned to have a bigger world view. I had a womens study class that really changed
my way of thinking and opened my eyes to peoples lives other than what is around me.
I took away that dont let anyone judge you, college is about finding yourself and if you
get lost its ok everyone will find their way back on the right path their own way.
There is no shame in asking for help, when you need help.
Always work hard and try not to get discouraged. If you remain positive, it will all work out.
I feel that I finally figured out what I wanted to do in life and whatever you put your
mind to you can do it and dont let anyone stop you.
The most important lesson I took away from my college experience was that if you fully
commit to something you can accomplish feats you never thought possible. That has
certainly benefited my life but other skills I learned were how to conduct scholarly
research and write something truly compelling. I learned to act in the face of
overwhelming fear and stress. I learned how to get out of my own head and let loose as
well as how to manage my time effectively.
No Pattern At All
Pursue my grad degree
Should have done more research
Time Management
Have a bigger world view
Dont let anyone judge you
Stay positive
Figured out what I want to do in life
Can accomplish things you never dreamed of.
10. What impact did your peers have on your student experience?
None really.
Well my family not peers influence me. My two kids were my motivation
I really benefit and learn so much from my peers on the discussion boards. Their
experience and responses vary so it provides different views.
We interacted a lot since the majority of us had the same major, and the same classes
and the same professors. we ate together, took breaks/lunch mostly together.
When I was living on campus, I felt like it wasnt a great structure for me because I felt
like I was always hanging out and not really in an adult situation. I did like my
roommates and had great experience with them, without them I wouldnt have made it
as long as I did living on campus.
I had a lot of different groups of friends I felt in the beginning it led me on a bad path of
partying and drugs and not caring but then Greek life pulled myself together and got
me serious and who I am today.
My peers were horrible, they were always distracting me and
My peers supported me and we worked together to encourage each to do well.
A great impact especially taking classes online that is who you communicate with 99% of the
time
My peers were a key component of my college experience. The caliber of students at AU
really affected the quality of education and my overall experience because they were
actively engaged in both the community and their academics. At the time, AU was the
most politically active university in the country and that passion was present in every
student. They held their peers and professors accountable for their education. They
challenged your mind and commitment to service and forced you to rise to their level of
excellence, which allowed for true growth and development. It was inspiring and I have
not experienced anything quite like it since.
Positive: 5
Mixed: 2
Bad: 1
NA: 2
Themes: Encourage each other to do better, distraction, juvenile behavior
Themes
Online learners are less likely to get involved with student services.
Questions 2,6, 9
When asked about the quality of student services, the answers came back predominantly negative
Questions 3 and 5
The majority of students are not involved in student clubs/activities. The majority of students also
regrets not utilizing student services to their advantage
Questions 6, 9
Non-traditional students not involved. They tend to be online learners
Jessica No involvement cited online as reason - admissions
Carla No involvement not offered - NA
Carlos No involvement were not available - tutoring
Joyce No involvement no reason math lab