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SUMMARY REPORT

CLA315 CMU

Sep. 14, 2010

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Phone: 612.626.0006Fax: 612.624.1336

879 29th Ave. S.E. Room 103Minneapolis, MN 55414

http://oms.umn.edu

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Item 1: The amount of information I received prior to Welcome Week was:

Mean: 1.97 Median: 2.00 Std. Dev.: 0.51 Resp. Rate: 2045 (97.85%)

Val # Answer Text Frequency Graph Cumulative1 Too Much 303 14.8%

2 Just Right 1503 88.3%

3 Not Enough 239 100.0%

Item 2: To what extent do you agree or disagree that the following communications were effective in communicating Welcome Week expectations:Orientation and Welcome Week information I received at my college commitment event


Val # Answer Text Frequency Graph Cumulative1 Strongly disagree 15 0.7%

2 Disagree 61 3.7%

3 Neutral 533 29.4%

4 Agree 1130 84.1%

5 Strongly agree 330 100.0%

Item 3: To what extent do you agree or disagree that the following communications were effective in communicating Welcome Week expectations: TheFirst Year Guide mailed to my home address



2 Disagree 94 5.8%

3 Neutral 491 29.6%

4 Agree 1032 79.4%


Item 4: To what extent do you agree or disagree that the following communications were effective in communicating Welcome Week expectations:Welcome Week mailing after Orientation



2 Disagree 95 5.8%

3 Neutral 493 29.7%

4 Agree 1083 82.2%


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Number of Surveys = 2090

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Item 5: To what extent do you agree or disagree that the following communications were effective in communicating Welcome Week expectations:Welcome Week website (welcomeweek.umn.edu)



2 Disagree 149 9.0%

3 Neutral 674 41.8%

4 Agree 821 81.7%


Item 6: To what extent do you agree or disagree that the following communications were effective in communicating Welcome Week expectations: MyUweb portal



2 Disagree 134 8.0%

3 Neutral 533 34.2%

4 Agree 817 74.2%


Item 7: To what extent do you agree or disagree that the following communications were effective in communicating Welcome Week expectations:Welcome Week Event selection



2 Disagree 158 9.3%

3 Neutral 480 32.8%

4 Agree 945 79.0%


Item 8: To what extent do you agree or disagree that the following communications were effective in communicating Welcome Week expectations: PDFfrom Welcome Week Event selection



2 Disagree 118 8.2%

3 Neutral 537 34.4%

4 Agree 868 76.9%


Item 9: To what extent do you agree or disagree that the following communications were effective in communicating Welcome Week expectations: OFYPwebsite (ofyp.umn.edu)



2 Disagree 182 12.2%

3 Neutral 963 59.0%

4 Agree 609 88.5%




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Item 10: Please select your top 3 preferences for methods of communication: (Please do not select more of less than 3)

Resp. Rate: 2082 (99.62%)

Val # Answer Text Frequency Graph Cumulative1 Email 2010 N/A

1 Print 912 N/A

1 Web 1232 N/A

1 MyU Web Portal 941 N/A

1 Chat 285 N/A

1 Phone call to speak with someone directly 787 N/A

Total 6167

Item 11: The OFYP staff was helpful and informative when I asked questions or called prior to Welcome Week.



2 Disagree 40 2.5%

3 Neutral 751 39.0%

4 Agree 836 79.7%


Item 12: What do you want to get out of your Welcome Week experience?

Resp. Rate: 2075 (99.28%)

Val # Answer Text Frequency Graph Cumulative1 Make new friends 1928 N/A

1 Get involved 1367 N/A

1 Understand more about college 1275 N/A

1 Learn my way around campus 1610 N/A

1 Meet University faculty and staff 902 N/A

1 Meet upperclassmen 535 N/A

1 Interact with others who are different from me 907 N/A

1 Adjust to college life 1600 N/A

1 Learn how to be academically successful 1169 N/A

1 Learn how to be personally successful 1035 N/A

1 Other 73 N/A

Total 12401

Item 13: At this point, I am favorably impressed with my Welcome Week experience.




3 Neutral 712 51.8%

4 Agree 813 92.7%




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Item 14: Please select the response that best represents your experience using the online Welcome Week event selection site:

Resp. Rate: 2073 (99.19%)

Val # Answer Text Frequency Graph Cumulative1 Very easy 535 25.8%

2 Easy 1212 84.3%

3 Easy, once my technical difficulties were resolved 234 95.6%

4 Difficult because of technical difficulties 46 97.8%

5 Difficult 37 99.6%

6 Very difficult 9 100.0%

Item 15: The Welcome Week check-in process was smooth and efficient.



2 Disagree 81 4.7%

3 Neutral 212 14.9%

4 Agree 1092 67.5%


I did not check-in 13 100.0%

Item 16: In my small group meeting, I was able to: (Mark all that apply.)

Resp. Rate: 2047 (97.94%)

Val # Answer Text Frequency Graph Cumulative1 Understand what was expected of me during Welcome

Week1492 N/A

1 Understand my personalized schedule 1022 N/A

1 Understand the role of my Welcome Week leader 934 N/A

1 Interact with classmates 1461 N/A

1 Interact with someone who is different from me 929 N/A

1 Ask questions 1225 N/A

1 Understand the University's expectations of me 1001 N/A

1 Be introduced to the Student Conduct Code 1168 N/A

1 Understand my responsibility to my college experience 987 N/A

1 Be encouraged to be academically and personallysuccessful

1016 N/A

1 Other 67 N/A

Total 11302

Item 17: How would you describe your overall experience at Convocation?


Val # Answer Text Frequency Graph Cumulative1 Very poor 11 0.5%

2 Poor 53 3.1%

3 Fair 313 18.3%

4 Good 763 55.4%

5 Very good 559 82.6%

6 Excellent 359 100.0%



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Item 18: Please indicate which three of the following aspects of Convocation were the most memorable for you? (Please do not select more or less than 3)

Resp. Rate: 2072 (99.14%)

Val # Answer Text Frequency Graph Cumulative1 Academic procession 253 N/A

1 Address from president 937 N/A

1 Address from recent graduate 535 N/A

1 Videos from current and new students 512 N/A

1 Class of 2014 tassels given by the President 990 N/A

1 Faculty presentation 189 N/A

1 Band 1791 N/A

1 Being with friends/meeting new people 690 N/A

Total 5897

Item 19: The Convocation program: Made me feel welcomed into the campus community as a member of the Class of 2014



2 Disagree 19 2.3%

3 Neutral 241 14.1%

4 Agree 879 57.2%


Item 20: The Convocation program: Began to build my sense of community on campus



2 Disagree 68 4.6%

3 Neutral 427 25.4%

4 Agree 913 70.0%


Item 21: The Convocation program: Helped foster my institutional pride



2 Disagree 61 4.5%

3 Neutral 443 26.2%

4 Agree 905 70.4%


Item 22: The Convocation program: Helped foster my institutional respect



2 Disagree 44 3.3%

3 Neutral 383 22.2%

4 Agree 946 68.8%




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Item 23: The Convocation program: Helped me understand that I have individual responsibility to the community



2 Disagree 88 5.8%

3 Neutral 524 31.3%

4 Agree 914 75.9%


Item 24: The Convocation program: Reminded me that I need to be intentional in creating a successful college experience



2 Disagree 57 3.7%

3 Neutral 344 20.4%

4 Agree 994 68.8%


Item 25: The Convocation program: Made me feel connected to the University



2 Disagree 54 3.7%

3 Neutral 380 22.2%

4 Agree 914 66.7%


Item 26: During College Day, I was able to interact with:

Resp. Rate: 1927 (92.20%)

Val # Answer Text Frequency Graph Cumulative1 Faculty 1479 N/A

1 Staff 1279 N/A

1 Upperclassmen 718 N/A

1 Student Organizations 329 N/A

1 Alumni 155 N/A

1 Members of the Twin Cities community 206 N/A

1 Other 108 N/A

Total 4274

Item 27: After attending Welcome Week College Day, I: Understand what is expected of me academically



2 Disagree 54 3.7%

3 Neutral 340 20.5%

4 Agree 1089 74.3%




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Item 28: After attending Welcome Week College Day, I: Began to understand what it takes to adjust to the campus environment and campus life.



2 Disagree 46 3.1%

3 Neutral 355 20.7%

4 Agree 1154 78.0%


Item 29: Understand how academic and student programs can help me in my transition to college.



2 Disagree 38 2.4%

3 Neutral 323 18.5%

4 Agree 1180 77.2%


Item 30: Interacted with people who are different from me.



2 Disagree 60 3.7%

3 Neutral 393 23.2%

4 Agree 1080 77.0%


Item 31: After attending Welcome Week College Day, I: Was encouraged to be academically successful.



2 Disagree 23 1.7%

3 Neutral 241 13.7%

4 Agree 1117 69.4%


Item 32: After attending Welcome Week College Day, I: Was encouraged to be personally successful.



2 Disagree 29 2.0%

3 Neutral 249 14.4%

4 Agree 1101 69.6%




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Item 33: Discovered how to access the resources and opportunities available in the College.



2 Disagree 91 5.6%

3 Neutral 469 29.0%

4 Agree 1001 78.9%


Item 34: Was encouraged to take responsibility in creating a successful college experience.



2 Disagree 29 1.8%

3 Neutral 308 17.2%

4 Agree 1133 73.6%


Item 35: After attending Welcome Week College Day, I: Felt connected to my college.



2 Disagree 69 4.5%

3 Neutral 396 24.3%

4 Agree 1037 76.1%


Item 36: At the Welcome to CLA! event in Northrop: I was introduced to the importance of understanding diverse philosophies and cultures acrosssocieties.



2 Disagree 92 5.7%

3 Neutral 461 28.7%

4 Agree 913 74.3%


Item 37: At the Welcome to CLA! event in Northrop: I was introduced to the role of creativity, innovation, discovery and expression across disciplines.



2 Disagree 93 5.6%

3 Neutral 494 30.2%

4 Agree 975 78.8%




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Item 38: At the Welcome to CLA! event in Northrop: I was introduced to the importance of acquiring skills for effective citizenship and life-long learning.



2 Disagree 88 5.4%

3 Neutral 495 30.2%

4 Agree 969 78.6%


Item 39: At the Welcome to CLA! event in Northrop: I feel confident that in my first year, I will be challenged to locate and critically evaluate information.



2 Disagree 64 4.0%

3 Neutral 440 26.0%

4 Agree 1007 76.4%


Item 40: At the Welcome to CLA! event in Northrop: Welcome to CLA! encouraged me to appreciate people's differences.



2 Disagree 72 4.9%

3 Neutral 504 30.1%

4 Agree 949 77.6%


Item 41: At the Welcome to CLA! event in Northrop: Welcome to CLA! encouraged me to explore my independence and interdependence within myeducation.



2 Disagree 71 4.8%

3 Neutral 432 26.6%

4 Agree 984 76.1%


Item 42: Lunch: I was satisfied with the luncheon.




3 Neutral 536 41.5%

4 Agree 777 80.2%




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Item 43: Concurrent Session: Advising: The adviser session helped me feel more comfortable approaching my academic adviser.



2 Disagree 55 3.9%

3 Neutral 286 18.2%

4 Agree 923 64.0%


Item 44: Concurrent Session: Advising: The adviser session helped me to understand that academic planning goes beyond choosing classes.



2 Disagree 64 3.9%

3 Neutral 308 19.3%

4 Agree 989 68.8%


Item 45: Concurrent Session: Advising: The adviser session helped me better understand how my advising office can help me make choices and direct meto resources that will help me identify my goals.



2 Disagree 44 3.0%

3 Neutral 297 17.9%

4 Agree 1000 67.7%


Item 46: Concurrent Session: Advising: The adviser session helped me understand how I should prepare for my fall advising meeting.



2 Disagree 111 7.0%

3 Neutral 370 25.7%

4 Agree 878 69.8%


Item 47: Concurrent Session: Faculty: My time in small group with faculty encouraged me to develop greater relationships with faculty as a first-yearstudent.



2 Disagree 104 6.6%

3 Neutral 395 26.4%

4 Agree 862 69.4%




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Item 48: Concurrent Session: Faculty: My time with faculty introduced me to the connectedness of a CLA education.



2 Disagree 101 6.7%

3 Neutral 440 28.8%

4 Agree 902 74.2%


Item 49: Concurrent Session: Faculty: My small group faculty meeting introduced me to someone who has mastered a body of knowledge and/or a modeof inquiry (research).



2 Disagree 59 4.3%

3 Neutral 341 21.3%

4 Agree 870 64.8%


Item 50: General: I was satisfied with my overall College Day experience.



2 Disagree 120 7.3%

3 Neutral 521 33.3%

4 Agree 971 81.8%


Item 51: General: I was satisfied with the content of the College Day Guidebook.



2 Disagree 70 4.9%

3 Neutral 442 27.2%

4 Agree 988 77.0%




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