2.0 Common Data Set

ABOUT COLLEGE DECISION

*Why are you pursuing a degree?

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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

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If internet research is #1: What type of internet research? Check all that apply.

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What factors were most important to you when deciding where to apply?

1. Not Important

2. Somewhat Important

3. Neutral

4. Important

5. 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

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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

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ABOUT USD

What are your first thoughts when you hear someone mention USD?

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What drew your interest to USD?

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What motivated you to pursue working at USD?

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Was weather and lifestyle a motivator for applying to USD?

Yes/No

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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

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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?

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Have you visited the USD campus?

Yes/No

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USD WEBSITE

If yes (above)
How well does the website reflect your on-campus experience?

• Very Well

• Well

• Somewhat Well

• Not Well

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How often do you visit the USD website?

• Daily

• Weekly

• Monthly

• Rarely

• Never

Radio

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What are some of the top resources that you go to the USD website for?

Text (multiple lines)

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What are some resources, features, or other information you would like to see on the USD website?

Text (multiple lines)

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What non-student related resources are important to you?

(example: Faculty: Faculty Housing, Parents: Directions and Maps)

Text (multiple lines)

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How useful is the USD website? Choose a rating by moving the arrow. (1 = Not Useful and 5 = Very Useful)

Slider (1-5)

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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)

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Please elaborate on your rating above.

Text

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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)

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What social media sites do you use? Check all that apply.

• Facebook

• Twitter

• Instagram

• Snapchat

• LinkedIn

• Flickr

• YouTube

• Pinterest

• Reddit

• None

• Other _____

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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

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• 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

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*What describes your relationship with USD?

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• 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.

Multiple choice

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*Have you decided on a program of study?

If yes,
What program(s)?

Yes/No

Radio/Text

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CLOSING

Are there any additional comments or information you'd like to provide us about the USD website?

Essay

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Full Name

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Email Address

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