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POSTGRADUATE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT SURVEY (MASTER’S & PHD)

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You are invited to participate in the Postgraduate Student Engagement Survey. The survey asks for your views about your student experience, and about how you spend your time. If you chose to complete the survey, you will help us understand what you value about your experiences here, and to help us identify and prioritize the areas to improve your experiences at JOOUST.

The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to fill out and is completed online at your computer.There are many PRIZES to be won: Winners to be announced in two intervals: 26th November2018 and 2nd December 2018. Raffle Number - Scroll up to find your Raffle number on top off this page. There are no known risks or discomforts associated with this survey. Taking part in this study is completely voluntary. If you choose to be in the study you can withdraw at any time without adversely affecting your relationship with anyone at JOOUST. The survey is anonymous, and no one will be able to link your answers back to you. Please do not include your name or other information that could be used to identify you in the survey responses. Any report of this research that is made available to the public will not include your name or any other individual information by which you could be identified.

If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Dr. Solomon Ogara, sogara@jooust.ac.ke, 254.733.282.523 or Dr. Lorna Okotto, lgokotto@yahoo.com, 254.733.779.630

If you consent to participate in this study, click the NEXT button to start the survey.

PASET UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT SURVEY

I. ACADEMIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR ENGAGEMENTS AND CAMPUS INTERACTIONS

1. In how many courses this academic year have you:

Response Categories: (5) Every course, (4) Most courses, (3) Some courses, (2) Few courses, (1) No course

Please provide a response for each question below.

1.1. Submitted a written paper or report of 10 pages or more? 5 4 3 2 1

1.2. Made a presentation in class? 5 4 3 2 1

1.3. Had a teaching staff who encouraged discussions in the classroom? 5 4 3 2 1

1.4. Had a teaching staff who was clearly available to meet students outside class (office hours)? 5 4 3 2 1

1.5. Had a number of smaller assignments throughout the course that contributed to your final grade (as opposed to having only one final large test or final paper)? 5 4 3 2 1

1.6. Got written feedback by a teaching staff on a completed assignment or test? 5 4 3 2 1

1.7. Been motivated to do your best work? 5 4 3 2 1

2. How often do you typically have substantive contact with your advisor about your progress and research? Weekly or more Twice a month, Monthly 2-3 times a term, Once a term Once a year Less than yearly Not applicable

3. Is this frequency of contact with your advisor selected in question 2 above (select one): About right Not enough contact Too much contact I am not sure

4. How do you rate the following conditions of your postgraduate program:

QI4.1 Intellectual quality of academic staff Excellent Above average Average Below average Very poor None

QI4.2 Intellectual quality of other postgraduate students. Excellent Above average Average Below average Very poor None

QI4.3 Quality of postgraduate-level teaching by academic staff. Excellent Above average Average Below average Very poor None

QI4.4 Quality of postgraduate study program curriculum. Excellent Above average Average Below average Very poor None

QI4.5 Quality of academic advising and academic support Excellent Above average Average Below average Very poor None

QI4.6 Opportunities for postgraduate students to gain teaching experience. Excellent Above average Average Below average Very poor None

5. How many teaching staff at JOOUST know you well enough that you can ask for a letter of recommendation in support of an application for a job or for postgraduate or professional school? 0 1 2 3 4 More

6. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

QI6.1 My advisor is available when needed (in-person, via email, other) Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

QI6.2 My advisor gives me constructive feedback on my work. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

QI6.3 My advisor is available when needed (in-person, via email, other) Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

QI6.4 My program’s procedures are fair and equitable to all postgraduate students. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

QI6.5 It was difficult to find an academic adviser/mentor to work with on my thesis/dissertation. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

QI6.6 I receive good support from my academic adviser/mentor. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

7. During your postgraduate studies, have you done or experienced any of the following:

8. How do you rate the following conditions at JOOUST:

QI8. 1 Training of postgraduate students to undertake research. Excellent Above average Average Below average Very poor None

QI8. 2 Training of postgraduate students on dissertation or thesis writing. Excellent Above average Average Below average Very poor None

QI8. 3 Training on how to prepare articles for publication. Excellent Above average Average Below average Very poor None

QI8. 4 Training of postgraduate students on how to teach. Excellent Above average Average Below average Very poor None

QI8. 5 Training on research ethics and responsible conduct of research. Excellent Above average Average Below average Very poor None

QI8. 6 Guidance from staff at JOOUST about preparing for an academic career. Excellent Above average Average Below average Very poor None

QI8. 7 Guidance from staff at JOOUST about possibilities for non-academic career. Excellent Above average Average Below average Very poor None

II. WELFARE

9. Since entering JOOUST, how often have you:

[Please provide a response for each question below]

Response Categories: (5) Very Often, (4) Often, (3) Sometimes, (2) Rarely, (1) Never

9.1. Missed class due to personal or family responsibilities?   5 4 3 2 1

9.2. Missed class due to job or internship? 5 4 3 2 1

9.3. Contributed money to help support your family?   5 4 3 2 1

9.4. Skipped meals or cut the size of meals because there was not enough money for food? 5 4 3 2 1

9.5. Worried about your financial circumstances? 5 4 3 2 1

10. How many hours on average have you slept per night this week during working days (excluding weekend)?

Response categories: 4 or less, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or more 4 or Less 5 6 7 8 9 or More

11. In a typical 7-days week during the academic term, how many hours in total do you spend:

11.1. In class (lectures, lab, seminars, etc.)? More than 30 hours 26-30 hours 21-25 hours 16-20 hours 11-15 hours 6-10 hours 1-5 hours None Not applicable

11.2. Preparing for class (homework, reading, study groups, etc.)? More than 30 hours 26-30 hours 21-25 hours 16-20 hours 11-15 hours 6-10 hours 1-5 hours None Not applicable

11.3. Participating in extracurricular activities or student groups or student organizations? More than 30 hours 26-30 hours 21-25 hours 16-20 hours 11-15 hours 6-10 hours 1-5 hours None Not applicable

11.4. Working for pay (including internships) on campus? More than 30 hours 26-30 hours 21-25 hours 16-20 hours 11-15 hours 6-10 hours 1-5 hours None Not applicable

11.5. Exercising? More than 30 hours 26-30 hours 21-25 hours 16-20 hours 11-15 hours 6-10 hours 1-5 hours None Not applicable

12. If you work for pay (including internships), is your work related to your study?

Response categories: Yes, No, Some, Not applicable Yes No Some Not applicable

13. If you work for pay (including internships), does your work take time from study?

Response categories: Yes, No, Some, Not applicable Yes No Some Not applicable

14. How important is it for you to be able to find:

14.1. Paid work on campus Very Important Important Neutral Not very important Not at all important

14.2. Paid work off campus Very Important Important Neutral Not very important Not at all important

14.3. Unpaid internships or volunteer or service opportunities on and off campus Very Important Important Neutral Not very important Not at all important

15. Who covers your postgraduate study expenses and how much of it?

15.1. Self (job, savings, etc.) None or very little Less than half About Half More than half All or nearly all

15.2. Parents None or very little Less than half About Half More than half All or nearly all

15.3. Spouse or partner None or very little Less than half About Half More than half All or nearly all

15.4. Employer support None or very little Less than half About Half More than half All or nearly all

15.5. Scholarships or grants None or very little Less than half About Half More than half All or nearly all

15.6. Loans None or very little Less than half About Half More than half All or nearly all

15.7. Other None or very little Less than half About Half More than half All or nearly all

III. WELLBEING

16. How satisfied are you with the accessibility and quality of the following educational facilities:

16.1. Classrooms Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied

16.2. Libraries Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied

16.3. Information Technology (IT) infrastructure (e.g. access to internet, computers) Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied

16.4. Laboratories or studios Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied

16.5. Academic support and student academic advising Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied

16.6. Career advising Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied

16.7. Support finding paid internships, on and off campus jobs, service work on campus Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied

16.8. Support finding unpaid internships, on and off campus volunteer opportunities Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied

17. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

17.1. I feel safe on campus of JOOUST. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

17.2. At JOOUST I am afraid to express what I think or believe. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

17.3. Teaching staff at JOOUST care about me as a person. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

17.4. Administrative staff of JOOUST is supportive and respectful towards me. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

17.5. Students at JOOUST are academically motivated. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

17.6. Campus climate among students is friendly. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

17.7. I have made friends at JOOUST. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

18. Since entering JOOUST, how often have you felt discriminated against or excluded from activities because of your:

18.1. Gender identity Very Often Often Sometimes Seldom Never

18.2. Race/ethnicity Very Often Often Sometimes Seldom Never

18.3. Citizenship Very Often Often Sometimes Seldom Never

18.4. Political affiliation or political beliefs Very Often Often Sometimes Seldom Never

18.5. Religious/spiritual beliefs Very Often Often Sometimes Seldom Never

18.6. Gender (sexual) orientation Very Often Often Sometimes Seldom Never

18.7. Socio-economic status Very Often Often Sometimes Seldom Never

19. Since entering JOOUST, how often have you felt physically unsafe because of your: Response Categories:

19.1. Race/ethnicity Very Often Often Sometimes Seldom Never

19.2. Citizenship Very Often Often Sometimes Seldom Never

19.3. Political affiliation or political beliefs Very Often Often Sometimes Seldom Never

19.4. Religious/spiritual beliefs Very Often Often Sometimes Seldom Never

19.5. Gender (sexual) orientation Very Often Often Sometimes Seldom Never

20. Since entering JOOUST, how often have you personally experienced the following forms of bias/harassment/discrimination/violence:

20.1. Verbal comments in person or by phone Very Often Often Sometimes Seldom Never

20.2. Written comments (e.g., emails, texts, social media) Very Often Often Sometimes Seldom Never

20.4. Offensive visual images or items  Very Often Often Sometimes Seldom Never

20.5. Threats of physical violence  Very Often Often Sometimes Seldom Never

20.6. Physical or sexual assaults or injuries or attempts of such assaults Very Often Often Sometimes Seldom Never

20.7. Damage to personal property Very Often Often Sometimes Seldom Never

20.3. Exclusion (e.g., from gatherings, events) Very Often Often Sometimes Seldom Never

21. Please answer the following questions: Response categories:

21.1. Do you know whom to speak to at JOOUST if you experience bias/harassment/discrimination or violence? Yes No I don't Know

21.2. Do you trust that JOOUST will find an appropriate response to reports of bias/harassment/discrimination? Yes No I don't Know

21.3. Do you trust that JOOUST will find an appropriate response to reports of physical or sexual violence? Yes No I don't Know

22: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

22.1. I am confident that I will complete my studies and graduate from JOOUST Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

22.2. I believe that with my education from JOOUST I will be able to find a good job Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

22.3. If I could start again my studies, I would choose again JOOUST Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

22.4. Political affiliation or political beliefs Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

22.5. Religious/spiritual beliefs Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

23. What is your overall experience at JOOUST?

23.1. Academic experience at JOOUST Excellent Above average Average Below average Very poor

23.2. Student life experience at JOOUST Excellent Above average Average Below average Very poor

YOUR STORY

If you had power to change things at JOOUST, what would you change and why?

V. DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AND STUDENT OUTCOMES (OPTIONAL)

1. Age:

2. Gender: Female Male3 Other

3. What is your marital status? Not Married Married

4. Student status: Full Time Student Part Time Student Other

5. Are you an international student, i.e. are you a citizen of a country different than the country of JOOUST? Yes No

6. Degree in which you are enrolled:

7. In which year of your academic program are you currently registered? Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 or more

8. Where do you live during the academic year?

9. With whom do you live during the academic year (fill in all that apply)?

10. Do you have access to a computer at where you live or nearby that you can use for your studies? Yes No Sometimes

11. Do you have easy access to internet? Yes No Sometimes

12. What is your accumulated average course grade so far?

13. Which of these fields best describes your field of study (major/concentration) (you may include more than one???)

00 Generic programs and qualifications

01 Education 

02 Arts and humanities

03 Social sciences, journalism and information

04 Business, administration and law

05 Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics

06 Information and Communication Technologies

07 Engineering, manufacturing and construction

08 Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary

09 Health and welfare

10 Services

14. Did either of your parents graduate from college?

15. Which of the following best describes your social class when you were growing up?

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