Hello: Holy Cross Student You are invited to participate in our survey. Our names are Lisa Rickards and Alyssa Milot and we are two students in the Intro to Women's Studies class. As part of a Community Based Learning (CBL) project we are conducting a survey to assess the wants and needs of YOU, a member of the Holy Cross student body, in regard to a possible women's center for Holy Cross. Your input will have a significant influence in designing the purpose and resources available in a women's center at the College. The survey will take approximately 5-7 minutes to complete.
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point.
Your survey responses will be stricly confidential. Your information will be coded and will remain anonymous. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Prof. Bukatko, Alyssa Milot, or Lisa Rickards by email.
AND, By completing this survey, you will be ENTERED TO WIN a drawing for a $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE to the bookstore! Directions will be provided at the completion of this survey.
Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
What is your ethnicity? (Please check all that apply)
What kind of high school did you attend for the majority of your high school career?
How familiar are you with contemporary issues surrounding gender?
What organizations are you involved in here at Holy Cross? (organizations, clubs, sports, etc.)
In what specific ways do you think Holy Cross can improve to better meet the needs of women students? Be as specific as you can be.
From this list, please rank the top three resources you would find most beneficial for a women's center. Academic resources (library, films, newsletters) Physical health resources (information and literature) Emotional health resources (safe space and literature) Women's History resources Women's Empowerment resources (political, economic, workplace) Spirituality/Religion resources Women in/and Art resources Women and Art exhibition space Violence resources (safe space, education, literature, prevention)
From the following list of programs, please rank the top 3 programs you think would be most beneficial for a women's center. Visiting lecturers Classes/courses Leadership Programs Safe space / community building programs Private meeting place for various organizations Special events (VDay, Breast Cancer awareness, violence prevention, etc.)
Where would you want the women's center to be located?
What time of day do you feel would best serve and be the most beneficial for students here at Holy Cross to utilize a women's center?
Who do you think should staff a women's center at Holy Cross? (please check all that apply)
How often do you predict you would visit the women's center?
What types of resources and programs at Holy Cross currently interest you (e.g., speakers, performances, workshops, retreats, films)? Why? Which types of programs would you like to be available at a women's center?
We are very open to your ideas and concerns. Please tell us about anything else you feel should be part of a women's center for Holy Cross.
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