2017 Dorm Life Survey · 2018-04-03 · 2017 Dorm Life Survey March 23, 2018 Massachusetts...
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2017 Dorm Life Survey March 23, 2018
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Building 4-110 Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139-4307
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Insights: - Study breaks were rated as the most important program in the residence halls. - Respondents feel at home in their Section and Dorm community. - Respondents feel safe in their residence halls. - Respondents report feeling satisfied with the cleanliness of their residence halls and bathroom facilities. - Respondents report feeling the House Team members support them and their dorm, respond to concerns, are approachable, and are present in their community. - On average, respondents reported interacting with 1-2 GRTs in their dorm. - Overwhelmingly, respondents reported seeking out a peer or GRT in their building when faced with academic and non-academic issues, including career advice, relationship issues, roommate conflicts, and questions about medical and mental health resources. - A little over half of respondents (62%) reported they would like to have more meaningful conversations with their GRT. - Respondents rated a number of different roles in which the GRTS are expected to serve as important, including holding study breaks, mediating conflict, being a knowledge source, and being someone I can just talk to. - Respondents are comfortable contacting members of the House Team at any time if needed and know where the House Team members live. - Respondents reported "supporting my dorm's activities", "being a knowledge source for support resources on campus", and "contributing to a sense of dorm community" as the most important features of the RLAD role. - Respondents report their dorm Executive Team advocates for the dorm, has been responsive to their concerns, and seeks out student input.
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General Questions
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No Breakout AllResponses
weighted averageN 1,358
9.18
Thinking about the past week, howmany waking hours per day (onaverage) did you spend in yourdorm?
Respondents indicated spending 9.1 waking hours, on average, in their dorm.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=1,390 67%20%8%4%
I feel at home in my [Field-SectionType]'s community.
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
87% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" they feel at home in their Section's community.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=1,384 59%29%8%4%
I feel at home in [Field-DormName]'s community.
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
88% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" they feel at home in their Dorm's community.
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weightedaverage N
No Breakout AllResponses
Floor study breaks
Dorm-wide studybreaks
Trips/house outings
Inter-dorm activities
Advising or careerplanning eventsFaculty and otherspeakers 1,2814.8
1,2814.5
1,2814.2
1,2813.3
1,2812.6
1,2811.6
Please rank the programs below in order ofimportance to you. (Lower numbers indicate higherimportance)
Respondents indicated Floor study breaks were the most important programs, followed by dorm-wide study breaks.
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Do things I wouldn'tdo otherwise No Breakout
AllResponses N=1,288
Get to know mycommunity better No Breakout
AllResponses N=1,296
Have a meal No BreakoutAllResponses N=1,299
Learn about myselfand others No Breakout
AllResponses N=1,286
Manage my stress No BreakoutAllResponses N=1,289
Relax No BreakoutAllResponses N=1,297
Socialize No BreakoutAllResponses N=1,296
39%37%19%6%
57%35%6%
62%29%7%
36%40%16%8%
47%37%11%4%
65%28%5%
71%25%2%
Study breaks and events in my dorm allow me to...
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
Respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that studybreaks and events in the dorm allow them tosocialize (96%), relax (93%), get to know theircommunity (92%), have a meal (91%), managestress (84%), learn about themselves and others(76%), and do things they wouldn't do otherwise (76%).
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Facilities Questions
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Consequences for policyviolations in my dorm No Breakout All
Responses N=1,305
Emergency procedures inmy dorm No Breakout All
Responses N=1,306
Housing rules andregulations No Breakout All
Responses N=1,302
Security procedures in mydorm No Breakout All
Responses N=1,305
40%32%20%8%
55%34%9%3%
50%35%11%4%
48%35%12%4%
I am provided with sufficient information about...
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
Respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" they wereprovided with suffienced information about emergency procedures in their dorm (89%), housing rules and regulations (85%), security procdures in their dorm (83%), and consequences for policy violations in their dorm (72%).
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How safe I feel in myresidence hall No Breakout
AllResponses N=1,280
Laundry facilities No BreakoutAllResponses N=1,287
Security of possessionsin my room No Breakout
AllResponses N=1,283
Study facilities in myresidence hall No Breakout
AllResponses N=1,254
The cleanliness ofbathroom facilities No Breakout
AllResponses N=1,291
The cleanliness of myresidence hall No Breakout
AllResponses N=1,284
The timeliness ofrepairs No Breakout
AllResponses N=1,209
86%11%3%
49%26%15%10%
76%16%6%
48%25%17%9%
53%26%14%7%
55%28%12%5%
47%23%18%12%
I am satisfied with...
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
Respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that they aresatisfied with how safe they feel in their residence hall (97%), the security of possessions in their room (92%), cleanliness of their residence hall (83%), cleanliness of bathroom facilities (79%), laundry facilities (75%), study facilities in their residence hall (73%), and the timeliness of repairs (70%).
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Support Grid Questions
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As you think about each of the following types of issues, to whom would you go with this issue? Please check all that apply.
Respondents report seeking out a peer or a GRT in their building most often when thinking about a relationship issue or roommate conflict.
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As you think about each of the following types of issues, to whom would you go with this issue? Please check all that apply.
Respondents report seeking out a peer or a GRT in their building most often when thinking about an interpersonal conflict or academic issue.
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As you think about each of the following types of issues, to whom would you go with this issue? Please check all that apply.
Respondents report seeking out a peer or a GRT in their building most often when thinking about an extracurricular issue or career advice.
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As you think about each of the following types of issues, to whom would you go with this issue? Please check all that apply.
Respondents report seeking out a peer or a GRT in their building most often when thinking about personal development. When thinking about a recommendation letter, respondents reported seeking out a GRT in their building or "other" person.
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As you think about each of the following types of issues, to whom would you go with this issue? Please check all that apply.
Respondents report seeking out a peer or a GRT in their building most often with questions about mental health and medical resources.
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As you think about each of the following types of issues, to whom would you go with this issue? Please check all that apply.
Respondents report seeking out a peer or a GRT in their building most often with questions about safe sex and questions about alcohol.
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As you think about each of the following types of issues, to whom would you go with this issue? Please check all that apply.
Respondents report seeking out a peer or a GRT in their building most often with questions about illicit substances. Respondents reported seeking out their Head of House or a peer most often when there was a problem with a GRT.
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As you think about each of the following types of issues, to whom would you go with this issue? Please check all that apply.
Respondents report seeking out a peer or a GRT in their building most often when thinking about a disagreement with another student resident. When thinking about "other issues", respondents reported seeking out "other" people and RLADs most often.
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Head of House Questions
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has responded to concerns thathave been shared with them No Breakout
AllResponses N=1,333
is approachable No BreakoutAllResponses N=1,380
is present in my community No BreakoutAllResponses N=1,385
supports me No BreakoutAllResponses N=1,358
supports my dorm No BreakoutAllResponses N=1,374
53%35%8%5%
57%30%9%5%
56%30%9%5%
49%35%10%6%
69%23%4%4%
I feel that my Head of House...
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
Respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" they feel their Head of House supports their dorm (92%), has responded to concerns that have been shared with them (88%), is approachable (87%), is present in their community (86%), and supports them (84%).
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No Breakout AllResponses N=1,383 41%32%16%10%
If I needed to, I would feel comfortable contacting my Head of House at any time.
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
73% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that they would feel comfortable contacting their Head of House at any time.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=1,396 13%87%
Do you know where your Head of House lives?
Choice OptionsNoYes
87% of respondents reported knowingwhere their Head of House lives.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=1,390 34%22%12%31%
I have had a personal conversation with my Head of House.
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
56% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" they have had a personal conversation with their Head of House.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=1,373 12%16%68% 4%
In this past month, I have had a conversation with my Head of House
Choice OptionsOnce a day or moreA few times a weekOnce a weekOnce every two weeksOnce this month or less
In the past month, 32% of respondents report having a conversation with their Head of House more than once.
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Associate Head of House Questions
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has responded to concerns thathave been shared with them No Breakout All
Responses N=598
is approachable No Breakout AllResponses N=615
is present in my community No Breakout AllResponses N=615
supports me No Breakout AllResponses N=607
supports my dorm No Breakout AllResponses N=612
39%40%12%8%
40%36%15%9%
41%34%15%10%
35%42%15%9%
48%38%8%6%
I feel that my Associate Head of House...
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
Respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that their Associate Head of House supports their dorm (86%), has responded to concerns that have been shared with them (79%), supports them (77%), is approachable (76%), and is present in their community (75%).
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No Breakout AllResponses N=621 27%33%23%18%
If I needed to, I would feel comfortable contacting my Associate Head of House at any time.
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
60% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that they would feel comfortable contacting their Associate Head of House at any time.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=633 54%15%22% 9%
I know where my Associate Head of House lives.
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
69% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" they know where their Associate Head of House lives.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=622 19%18%16%47%
I have had a personal conversation with my Associate Head of House.
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
37% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" they have had apersonal conversation with their Associate Head of House.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=611 10%86% 3%
In this past month, I have had a conversation with my Associate Head of Hou...
Choice OptionsOnce a day or moreA few times a weekOnce a weekOnce every two weeksOnce this month or less
In the past month, 14% of respondents report having a conversationwith their Associate Head of House more than once.
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Graduate Resident Tutor Questions
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No Breakout AllResponses
weighted averageN 1,303
1.5
How many GRTs in your dorm do you primarilyinteract with? Do not include spouses or partners ofGRTs.
On average, respondents reported interacting with 1-2 GRTs in their dorm.
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are approachable No BreakoutAllResponses N=1,551
are present in mycommunity No Breakout
AllResponses N=1,548
are responsivewhen I contactthem
No BreakoutAllResponses N=1,535
provide a sufficientnumber of studybreaks and events
No BreakoutAllResponses N=1,550
support me No BreakoutAllResponses N=1,539
81%15%4%
68%24%5%
83%15%
71%22%5%
73%22%4%
I feel that GRTs in my dorm...
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
Respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that the GRTs in their dorm are responsive when contacted (98%), approachable (96%), support them (95%), provide a sufficient number of study breaks and events (93%), and are present in their community (92%).
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No Breakout AllResponses N=1,556 75%18%4%2%
If necessary, I feel that there is a GRT in my dorm that I could contact at any time.
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
93% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that there is a GRT in their dorm they could contact at any time.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=1,553 15%42%28%11%4%
How often do you attend your GRT's study breaks or events?
Choice OptionsAlwaysOftenSometimesRarelyNever
57% of respondents report attending their GRT's study breaks or events "always" or "often".
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No Breakout AllResponses N=1,552
26%Once this month or less
26%Once every two weeks
20%A few times a week
26%Once a week
In this past month, I have had a conversation with a GRT
Choice OptionsOnce a day or moreA few times a weekOnce a weekOnce every two weeksOnce this month or less
In the past month, 74% of respondents report having a conversation with their GRT more than once.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=1,543
87%Just enough
13%Too little
Regarding the frequency with which you've met with your GRT: Is this too often, too little, or just enough?
Choice OptionsToo oftenJust enoughToo little
87% of respondents think the frequency with which theymeet with their GRT is "just enough".
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No Breakout AllResponses N=1,538
27%Slightly Disagree
47%Slightly Agree
12%Disagree
15%Agree
I would like to have more meaningful conversations with my GRT.
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
62% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" they would like to have more meaningful conversations with their GRT.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=1,547
34%Slightly Agree
53%Agree
I feel that GRTs put in effort to get to know me personally.
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
87% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that they feel the GRTs put in effort to get to know them personally.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=143
70%No
30%Yes
If you received an academic warning this semester, did you speak to a GRT about it?Answers of "N/A (I have not received an academic warning this semester)" are excluded.
Choice OptionsNoYes
Of the 143 respondents who received an academic warning that semester, 30% reported speaking with a GRT about it.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=41
40%Somewhat helpful
15%Not very helpful
44%Very helpful
Regarding your academic warning: How helpful was this GRT in navigating this experience?Only asked of those who indicated that they had spoken to a GRT about their academic warning.
Choice OptionsNot very helpfulSomewhat helpfulVery helpful
84% of respondents who reported speaking with a GRT about an academic warning that semester found the GRT was "very helpful" or "somewhat helpful" navigating the process.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=41
54%No
46%Yes
If you received an alcohol or substance violation this semester, did you speak to a GRT about it?Answers of "N/A (I have not received an alcohol or substance violation this semester)" are excluded.
Choice OptionsNoYes
Of the 41 respondents who received an alcohol or substance violation that semester, 46% spoke to a GRT about it.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=16
35%Somewhat helpful
65%Very helpful
Regarding your alcohol or substance violation: How helpful was this GRT in navigating this experience?Only asked of those who indicated that they had spoken to a GRT about their alcohol or substance violation.
Choice OptionsSomewhat helpfulVery helpful
100% of respondents who spoke to a GRT about an alcohol or substance violation found the GRT was "very helpful" or "somewhat helpful" navigating the experience.
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Being a knowledge sourcefor support resources on c.. No Breakout
AllResponses N=1,487
Being someone I can justtalk to No Breakout
AllResponses N=1,480
Contributing to a sense ofdorm community No Breakout
AllResponses N=1,487
Creating a sense ofcommunity in your [Field-.. No Breakout
AllResponses N=1,487
Getting to know me No BreakoutAllResponses N=1,483
Giving career advice No BreakoutAllResponses N=1,486
Giving relationship advice No BreakoutAllResponses N=1,478
Holding study breaks No BreakoutAllResponses N=1,485
Mediating conflict No BreakoutAllResponses N=1,484
Organizing events outsideof [Field-DormName] No Breakout
AllResponses N=1,482
Providing academicsupport No Breakout
AllResponses N=1,483
Other No BreakoutAllResponses N=134
34%39%19%6%
36%36%21%5%
29%36%26%8%
31%35%22%9%3%
16%32%35%14%3%
21%42%21% 8%8%
10%31%35%20% 4%
32%37%23%7%
31%40%20%6%
10%24%30%30% 6%
24%36%22%10% 9%
16%17%28%36%
Please rate the following items according to how important you think they are to the GRT role in general.
Choice OptionsExtremely importantVery importantModerately importantSlightly importantNot at all important
Respondents rated a number of roles in which the GRTS are expected to serve as important, including holding study breaks, mediating conflict, being a knowledge source, and being someone I can just talk to.
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Residential Life Area Director Questions
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is approachable No Breakout AllResponses N=1,367
is present in mycommunity No Breakout All
Responses N=1,371
supports me No Breakout AllResponses N=1,365
48%34%11%7%
44%33%14%8%
38%39%14%9%
I feel my RLAD...
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
Respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that their RLAD is approachable (82%), is present in the community (77%), and supports them (77%).
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No Breakout AllResponses N=1,384 34%31%21%13%
If I needed to, I would feel comfortable contacting my RLAD at any time.
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
65% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that they would feel comfortable contacting their RLAD at any time.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=1,390 42%26%15%16%
I know where to find my RLAD if I need them.
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
68% of respondents "agree" or "slightlyagree" they know where to find theirRLAD when they need them.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=1,344 47%36%10%8%
I feel that my RLAD responds well to student concerns.
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
83% of respondents "agree" or"slightly agree" that their RLADresponds well to student concerns.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=1,388 10%13%69% 7%
In this past month, I have had a conversation with my RLAD
Choice OptionsOnce a day or moreA few times a weekOnce a weekOnce every two weeksOnce this month or less
31% of respondents have had a conversation with their RLAD more than once in the past month.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=1,358 35%37%17%11%
I feel that my RLAD does a good job of informing me about support resources around campus.
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
72% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that their RLAD does a good job informing them of support resources around campus.
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Respondents reported interacting withtheir RLAD most often through houseprogramming or study breaks, followed by through the house government.
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Being a knowledgesource for supportresources on campus
No Breakout AllResponses N=1,263
Being someone I canjust talk to No Breakout All
Responses N=1,260
Contributing to a senseof dorm community No Breakout All
Responses N=1,262
Creating a sense ofcommunity in your[Field-SectionType]
No Breakout AllResponses N=1,264
Getting to know me No Breakout AllResponses N=1,263
Giving career advice No Breakout AllResponses N=1,259
Giving relationshipadvice No Breakout All
Responses N=1,260
Holding study breaks No Breakout AllResponses N=1,266
Mediating conflict No Breakout AllResponses N=1,259
Organizing eventsoutside of[Field-DormName]
No Breakout AllResponses N=1,261
Other No Breakout AllResponses N=198
Supporting my dorm'sactivities No Breakout All
Responses N=1,265
38%29%21%6%5%
18%21%29%20%12%
29%29%26%10%6%
14%16%25%22%23%
14%34%28%16% 8%
10%33%27%25% 5%
21%28%41% 3%6%
16%24%33%17%9%
21%29%29%13%7%
11%17%30%22%20%
14%10%36%10%30%
38%33%18%6%5%
Please rate the following items according to how important you think they are to the RLAD role.
Choice OptionsExtremely importantVery importantModerately importantSlightly importantNot at all important
Respondents reported "supporting my dorm's activities", "being a knowledge source for support resources on campus", and "contributing to a sense of dorm community" as the most important features of the RLAD role.
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Dorm Executive Questions
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No Breakout AllResponses N=1,393 36%36%14%14%
I know who is on my dorm's exec team.
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
72% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" theyknow who is on their dorm's executive team.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=1,344 39%46%11%3%
I feel that the [Field-DormName] government has been responsive to my conce...
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
85% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that theirdorm's government has been responsive to their concerns.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=1,366 46%38%10%5%
I feel like I can go to the [Field-DormName] government with an issue.
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
84% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" they feel they can go to their dorm government with an issue.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=1,370 58%32%7%4%
I feel that the [Field-DormName] government makes an effort to seek student input.
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
90% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that theirdorm's government makes an effort to seek student input.
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No Breakout AllResponses N=1,359 62%32%4%3%
I feel that the [Field-DormName] government advocates for the concerns of the dorm.
Choice OptionsAgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDisagree
94% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that theirdorm's government advocates for the concerns of the dorm.
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