Student Senate Survey

1. I am a

Freshman/new student
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
2. Of the following, which do you think is Student Senate's primary function (choose one)?
Plan Homecoming Events
Plan social events other than homecoming
Actively change campus policies
to better the university community for the benefit of students
to allow some students to play in mock elections and a mock senate organization
other
3. In your estimation, does Student Senate represent the needs of students at Truman State University?
Not at all
Not really
Somewhat
For the most part
Always
I don't know/unsure
4. Can you name something that Student Senate has done for you?
No
Not sure
Yes
if yes what was that? __________________________
5. Do you know anyone who is a member of Student Senate?
No
Not sure
Yes
6. In your estimation is Student Senate an effective organization?
No
Not sure
Yes
7. Which of the following statements best decribes what your think of Student Senators as a group (choose one):
They are an elitist group who are out of touch with the Student body, and who are entirely self-serving
They are a well meaning group, but who have very little real power and has little influence over campus life
They are an effective group who represent the interests of students as best they can
I don't know / No opinion
8. How often do you vote in Student Senate elections?
Never
rarely
sometimes
usually
always
I don't remember/don't know
9. Did you vote in the most recent Student Senate election?
No
Unsure/don't know
Yes
10. If you voted, which of the following statements best describes why you voted in the past Student Senate election? (choose one)
I wanted to make a difference
A friend/acquaintance was running
Someone campaigning convinced me to vote
other: (please specify)___________________________________
11. If you did not vote, which of the following statements best describes why you did not vote?
I did not care about the election
I did not feel my vote mattered
I did not have the time to vote
I did not know about the election
other: (please specify)___________________________________
12. Do you think you will vote in the next student senate election this spring?
definitely not
probably not
maybe/unsure
probably yes
definitely yes
13. How often do you read the table tents in the cafeterias?
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Usually
Always
14. How often do you read mass mailings from the University of campus organizations?
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Usually
Always
15. How often do you read posters about campus organizations?
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Usually
Always
16. Are you satisfied with the way in which Student Senate represented student opinon on the "W" issue?
definitely not satisfied
somewhat dissatisfied
Unsure
somewhat satisfied
definitely satisfied
17. Would you favor a change in grade policy which would include a +/- system?
No
Maybe
Yes
18. Are you satisfied with the availability of services at the Health Center (i.e. times you can get an appointment)?
definitely not satisfied
somewhat dissatisfied
unsure
somewhat satisfied
definitely satisfied
19. Are you satisfied with the level of services provided by the Health Center (i.e. the medical services rendered)?
definitely not satsified
somewhat dissatisfied
unsure
somewhat satisfied
definitely satisfied

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