UC Davis Quality of Educational Experience Questionnaire

A1.0

In your experience at this institution during this school year, about how often have you done each of the following?

A1	Gotten to know a faculty member well
A2	Met with faculty during office hours
A3	Talked with faculty informally out of class
A4	Worked with faculty on research or creative projects
A5	Talked with faculty about personal matters
A6	Sought academic advice from faculty
A7	Discussed graduate schools or career plans with faculty
A8	Worked collaboratively with fellow students on course projects
A9	Received prompt feedback from faculty on academic performance
A10	Understood that faculty had high expectations for performance
A11	Learned in a way that took advantage of your individual talents and style of learning
A47	Submitted extended writing (e.g., paper, essay) to be graded

A12	Mark the position that best represents the nature of your examinations over the past year at UC Davis.

	Mostly multiple-choice or short answer	Mostly essay or problem solving

A_	How satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of your educational experience?

A13	Faculty instruction in major field
A14	TA/graduate student instruction in major field
A15	Availability of faculty outside of class
A16	Faculty attitude toward students
A17	Course content in major
A18	Testing/grading procedures
A19	Class size
A20	Faculty use of technology to improve instruction
A21	Opportunities for internship
A22	Opportunities for independent study
A23	Opportunities for research
A24	Practical work experiences in your field of study
A26	Overall academic experience

A	During the current school year, to what extent has your course work emphasized the following mental activities?

A27	Memorizing facts, ideas or methods from your courses and readings so you can repeat them in pretty much the same form.
A28	Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience or theory such as examining a particular case or situation in depth and considering its components.
A29	Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information, or experience into new, more complex interpretations and relationships.
A30	Making judgments about the value of information, arguments, or methods such as examining how others gathered and interpreted data and assessing the soundness of their conclusions.
A31	Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations.

These items are from "The College Student Report," a data collection instrument of the National Study of Student Engagement, Indiana University.

Indicate how much progress you have made at UC Davis toward attainment of these educational goals.

A32	Acquiring knowledge and skills for graduate/professional school
A33	Acquiring knowledge and skills for employment
A34	Developing scientific knowledge and skills
A35	Developing leadership skills
A36	Becoming competent in my field of study
A37	Developing problem solving skills
A38	Developing research skills
A39	Developing ability to generate original ideas and projects
A40	Developing writing skills
A41	Developing up-to-date computer skills
A42	Developing effective speaking skills
A43	Developing ability to work effectively with others
A44	Acquiring a well rounded general education

A	On average, how many hours per week do you spend on these activities?
A45	Studying
A46	In class, lab, studio, etc.

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements.

A48

The general education requirements of my major are a valuable component of my education.

A49	If you will probably take more than 12 quarters to graduate, what are the reasons for doing so? (Please check all that apply.)
	I decided to add a minor or a second major.
	I changed my major.
	I received bad advice from my advisor.
	I delayed selecting a major.
	I transfered from another school and lost units.
	I preferred to take fewer than 15 units per quarter.
	A four-year degree is not realistic in my major due to unit requirements.
	Required courses were not available in the terms I needed.
	Required courses were not offered in the terms I needed.
	I had to work and could not take 15 unit loads.
	I took fewer units to maintain a higher GPA.

	I have other reasons for taking more than 12 quarters to graduate.

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