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We thank you in advance for participating in the Graduate Commons Program Survey.
A few details about the survey:
The survey has 4 sections and it is very important to us that you complete all of them. Please be sure to click the final 'Submit Survey' button at the end of the survey.
You may exit and return to the survey at any time using the link provided in the original email. If you experience any technical problems with the survey, such as difficulty at login, or have general comments about the survey, please email Lisa Valela at: GraduateCommons@harvard edu.
Sincerely, Dr. Jennifer Lerner, Dr. Brian Gill, and Dr. Davíd Carrasco, Faculty Directors
Lisa Valela, Program Coordinator
Please start the survey now by clicking on the 'Continue' button below.
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Section I. Your Background |
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When choosing to come to Harvard, as compared to other options, how important were these aspects of housing to your decision?
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| Thinking back, please describe how your first-year housing did or did not help you to adapt to life at Harvard. | | |
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What is your status at Harvard? |
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What is your primary School affiliation? |
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| If you are a student, what is your degree program? (e.g., MTS, Ph.D.) | | |
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If you are a student, or are at Harvard for a limited amount of time: How many years do you anticipate being at Harvard? |
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For all respondents: What is your current year in your academic program, or at Harvard? |
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Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or International? |
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Which building do you live in? |
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What is your living situation? |
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Section II. Living with the Graduate Commons Program |
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Did you move into 5 Cowperthwaite before Fall 2008? |
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How important were each of these aspects to your decision to choose to live with the Graduate Commons Program?
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The following statements describe the possible influence that living with the Graduate Commons Program might have had had on your social/academic experience this year. Please indicate the extent of your agreement with each question.
Living with the Graduate Commons Program has helped me to:
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Building and Neighborhood Elements of the Graduate Commons Program in 10 Akron and 5 Cowperthwaite
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How important is it to you that the Graduate Commons Program have these building and neighborhood elements?
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How satisfied are you with these physical elements of the Graduate Commons Program?
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This year, on average, how often have you utilized each of these building features?
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| Favorite building feature #1 | | | | Favorite building feature #2 | | |
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Features of the Graduate Commons Program |
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How important is it to you that the Graduate Commons Program includes each of these general types of features?
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How satisfied are you with these features of the Graduate Commons Program?
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In your opinion, does the Graduate Commons Program provide the correct frequency for these types of activities?
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In your opinion, does the Graduate Commons Program provide the correct program variety for these types of activities?
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How satisfied have you been with each of these specific programs?
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If you never attend Graduate Common programs or attend only rarely, please indicate why. (Please mark all that apply.)
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| Favorite feature or program #1 | | | | Favorite feature or program #2 | | |
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| Please list any features or programs that have not met your expectations, and suggest ways to improve them. | | |
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| Please suggest ideas for additional programs or features that you would like to see included. | | |
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How effective are these communication tools in providing information about Graduate Commons programs and events?
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How interested are you in:
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How effective are House Meetings for discussing program/building issues, and presenting programming ideas?
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Assessment of Project Goals |
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The Graduate Commons program has a stated mission and set of goals:
Mission: The Graduate Commons program, created by Harvard Real Estate Services in collaboration with Harvard Graduate and Professional schools, provides a housing experience that balances the need for privacy and convenience, while providing opportunities for cross-discipline collaboration and social interaction outside of the classroom, fostering a greater sense of community for the Harvard Graduate student population.
Goals: Building community -- bridging divides across cultures and disciplines -- service to community -- learning outside the classroom. |
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In your experience, how successful, in general, has the Graduate Commons Program been in achieving each of these goals this year?
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How important are each of these program goals to you personally?
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Do you think that living with the Graduate Commons Program has strengthened the bond you feel with Harvard?
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| Please provide any examples of how the Graduate Commons' goals may have shaped your daily living this year, or strengthened your bond to Harvard. | | |
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During this year, please indicate the extent to which you had interaction with people from each of the following groups at your residence:
Had interaction with people from:
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| Indicate the other types of people you referred to above: | | |
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How much interaction did you have with the Faculty Directors and Program Coordinator?
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| How do the roles of the Faculty Director and Program Coordinator enhance your experience with the Graduate Commons Program? | | |
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Interacting with people from different disciplines and from different cultures provides skills and experience that may be relevant in a professional context.
To what extent has living with the Graduate Commons Program provided you with new perspectives for your future professional life in a global workplace?
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Section III. Future Choices |
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Will you be at Harvard next year? |
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If yes, will you still be living with the Graduate Commons Program? |
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| Please comment on why you will/won't be living with the Graduate Commons Program next year? (e.g., need bigger accommodations). | | |
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How likely is it that you would recommend living with a Graduate Commons Program to a person similar to you for his/her 1st year at Harvard? 2nd or subsequent year?
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Thank you for completing the survey and helping us in this important research effort. Please click the 'Submit Survey' button below.
Survey © 2010 Demographic Perspectives, LLC. www.demographicperspectives.com. |
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