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Undergraduate Academic Advising Survey

Demographics

1.   Are you a full-time or part-time student?

2.   What will be your class standing at the end of this semester?




3.   What is your present cumulative grade point average?




4.   What is your age range?




5.   What is your gender?

6.   How many hours a week do you work?





7. Did you transfer to IPFW from another college or university?


Student Self-Evaluation

8.  Through which School, division, department, or office do you receive advising?  

9.  How many times have you seen an academic advisor during this academic year?




10.  Why have you seen an academic advisor during the past academic year? (check all that apply)
I have not seen an advisor in the past year.
to be advised and register for classes at SOAR
to obtain a required signature
to discuss the results of an online degree evaluation
to discuss personal issues
to plan a class schedule
to discuss changing majors
to discuss career alternatives
to register for classes
to ask general questions
to be assisted with running an online degree evaluation
to receive clarification on a policy or procedure
to discuss degree or major requirements
to have an evaluation of transfer credit
to discuss probation or dismissal concerns
to discuss grades or grade point average
to find out about tutoring or other academic asistance
to learn about study abroad or National Student Exchange programs
other

11.  If you have not seen an academic advisor in the past year, indicate why. (check all that apply)
I do not have an advisor or I do not know who my advisor is.
My advisor is not available to meet with me.
It is too much trouble to see an advisor.
I see my advisor only when I need help, and I haven't needed any help in the past year.
My advisor gives inaccurate information.
The online degree evaluation tells me everything I need to know.

12.  When you have used academic advising services, which of the following applies to you? (check all that apply)
I have seen my advisor for more than just registration.
I planned for my advising appointment by reading appropriate materials.
I am aware of the requirements in my major, including course prerequisites and course sequencing.
I prepared a list of questions or concerns to discuss with my advisor.
I printed out a copy of my current online degree evaluation and took it to my advising session.
I asked for clarification if I did not understand something.
I have shared with my advisor information about what's going well and not so well in my college experience.
I maintain my own academic records.
I followed through on necessary tasks and requirements discussed with my advisor.
I have helped my advisor get to know me.


Evaluation of Academic Advising Services

For the statements below, please check the button that best represents your experiences. 

13.  My academic advisor is available (through office hours, appointments, phone, or email) within a reasonable amount of time.






14.  My academic advisor helps me to make decisions, but doesn't make the decisions for me.






15.  My academic advisor is knowledgeable about course alternatives, major requirements and IPFW policies.






16.  My academic advisor is friendly, supportive, and pays full attention to my concerns, questions and academic/career related issues.






17.  When we meet in scheduled appointments, my academic advisor allows enough time to meet my needs.











19.  My academic advisor is interested in me as a whole person - my personal, academic and social development.






20.  My academic advisor helps me explore my interests, abilities and goals and relates them to academic major and career choices.






21.  My academic advisor offers advice on selecting courses and assists me in developing an academic plan of study that satisfies degree requirements.






22.  Because I use the online degree evaluation, it is easier to communicate with my academic advisor about my plan of study and classes I need to take.






23.  My academic advisor provides prompt referral, when needed, to other people or offices who can better address my needs or questions.











Please share any additional comments you might have regarding academic advising at IPFW.

 

 

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