2.0 Common Data Set 6

The University of San Diego is redesigning the USD website (www.sandiego.edu) and we are looking for feedback from our [NAME OF AUDIENCE]. Ensuring that website visitors can find the content they are looking for is a top priority of this redesign. Your responses will help us in developing an effective website that serves the USD community in the best way possible.

The survey should take no more than 10 minutes of your time to complete. Please complete the survey by [DATE].

To thank you for your time and feedback you will be entered into a raffle to win one (1) of twenty (20) $25 Amazon gift cards.

Question	Answers	Question Type	Prospective	Current Undergraduate	Current Graduate	Faculty, Staff & Administrators	Alumni/Donors	Parents
ABOUT COLLEGE DECISION
*Why are you pursuing a degree?	>>	Radio	Why are you pursuing an undergraduate degree? to pursue immediate employment to continue education towards a higher degree other __	Why are you pursuing an undergraduate degree? to pursue immediate employment to continue education towards a higher degree other __	Why are you pursuing a graduate degree? to pursue immediate employment to continue education towards a higher degree to further professional development other __
Rank which sources are the most useful when determining where to apply to college. Drag each line to change the order.	Internet research School counselor(s), teacher(s), or coach(s) Parents Friends and Family TV/Radio Other ___	Rank Order	x	x	x
If internet research is #1: What type of internet research? Check all that apply.	Search Engine College Ranking websites Specific College or University Website Social Media	Multiple choice	x	x	x
What factors were most important to you when deciding where to apply? Not Important Somewhat Important Neutral Important Very Important	admissions admission requirements tuition and fees scholarship opportunities academics school rankings school reputation degrees offered curriculum faculty class sizes calendar (quarter vs semester) class type (online vs. in person) opportunities extracurricular activities (e.g. student clubs, honor societies) athletics programs study abroad opportunities entrepreneurship opportunities community outreach opportunities student success internship opportunities job placement rate alumni success stories location weather and lifestyle of the university’s region cost of living regional employers close proximity to home Other _____	Matrix table	x	x	x			What factors were most important to you when deciding where your child would apply?
Did you apply to any other universities? If yes, What universities?	Yes/No	Radio/Text	x	x	x
ABOUT USD
What are your first thoughts when you hear someone mention USD?		Text (multiple lines)	x	x	x	x	x	x
What drew your interest to USD?		Text	x	x	x	What motivated you to pursue working at USD?	x	x
Was weather and lifestyle a motivator for applying to USD?	Yes/No	Radio	x	x	x	Was weather and lifestyle a motivator for working at USD?	Yes No I am not an alum of the university	Was weather and lifestyle a motivator when your child applied to USD?
Was USD's Catholic identity a factor when applying to the university?	Yes/No	Radio	x	x	x	Was USD's Catholic identity a motivator for working at the university?		Was USD's Catholic identity a factor when your child applied to USD?
Was your initial impression of USD accurate once you became a student at the university?		Text		x	x
Have you visited the USD campus?	Yes/No	Radio	x					x
USD WEBSITE
If yes (above) How well does the website reflect your on-campus experience?	Very Well Well Somewhat Well Not Well	Radio	x					x
How often do you visit the USD website?	Daily Weekly Monthly Rarely Never	Radio	x	x	x	x	x	x
What are some of the top resources that you go to the USD website for?		Text (multiple lines)	x	x	x	x	x	x
What are some resources, features, or other information you would like to see on the USD website?		Text (multiple lines)	x	x	x	x	x	x
What non-student related resources are important to you? (example: Faculty: Faculty Housing, Parents: Directions and Maps)		Text (multiple lines)				x		x
How useful is the USD website? Choose a rating by moving the arrow. (1 = Not Useful and 5 = Very Useful)		Slider (1-5)	x	x	x	x	x	x
Compared to your favorite website, how would you rate the USD website? Choose a rating by moving the arrow. (1 = Not Highly and 5 = Highly)		Slider (1-5)	x	x	x	x	x	x
Please elaborate on your rating above.		Text	x	x	x	x	x	x
Do you refer students to the USD website? If yes, What are some of the top resources to which you refer students?		Text (multiple lines)				x
What social media sites do you use? Check all that apply.	Facebook Twitter Instagram Snapchat LinkedIn Flickr YouTube Pinterest Reddit None Other _____	Multiple choice	x	x	x	x	x	x
How do you hear about USD-specific news and/or events? Check all that apply.	USD emails USD home page USD News Center USD social media USD faculty and staff USD students Social Media Other _____	Multiple choice		x	x	x	Alumni Newsletter Alumni-specific website USD emails USD home page USD News Center USD social media USD faculty and staff USD students Other _____
ABOUT RESPONDENT
*Age group	17 or younger 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 or older Prefer not to answer	Radio	x	x	x	x	x	x
*What describes your relationship with USD?	>>	Radio	I have interest in attending/applying to USD I have applied to USD I have been admitted to USD Other ___	As a student what describes your relationship with USD? First year Second year Third year Fourth year Other ___		What describes your primary position at USD? Full-Time faculty Part-Time faculty Visiting faculty Administrator Staff Other ___		My child has interest in attending/applying to USD My child has applied to USD My child has been admitted to USD My child is a current student at USD My child is a recent graduate of USD Other ___
*With which USD academic area(s) are you affiliated? Check all that apply.	College of Arts and Sciences Business Law Engineering Nursing Peace SOLES I am not affiliated with an academic area	Multiple choice		x	College of Arts and Sciences Business Law Engineering Nursing Peace Professional and Continuing Education SOLES I am not affiliated with an academic area	College of Arts and Sciences Business Law Engineering Nursing Peace Professional and Continuing Education SOLES I am not affiliated with an academic area	College of Arts and Sciences Business Law Engineering Nursing Peace Professional and Continuing Education SOLES I am not affiliated with an academic area
*Have you decided on a program of study? If yes, What program(s)?	Yes/No	Radio/Text	x	x	x
CLOSING
Are there any additional comments or information you'd like to provide us about the USD website?		Essay	x	x	x	x	x	x
If you would like to be entered into a raffle to win 1 of 20 $25 Amazon gift cards we are giving away, please enter your name and e-mail address below. The survey data remains anonymous and your contact information will only be used in the event that you win a prize.
Full Name		Text	x	x	x	x	x	x
Email Address		Text	x	x	x	x	x	x