UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER

Perspectives
on the
CU-Boulder
Campus Community
1998-99

1.Please complete the following short letter to a friend from your high school. Circle one of the bracketed choices and then complete the thought accordingly.

Dear CJ:

I know that you are considering coming to CU-Boulder next year. I [would] [would not] recommend coming here because . . .

2. During the current semester, how often have you felt...	Never	Seldom	Sometimes	Often	Very Often
a. Comfortable	1	2	3	4	5
b. Accepted	1	2	3	4	5
c. Valued	1	2	3	4	5
d. Intellectually stimulated	1	2	3	4	5
e. Overwhelmed by demands on your time	1	2	3	4	5
f. Concerned about the financial burden your education has placed on your family	1	2	3	4	5
g. Depressed	1	2	3	4	5
h. Overwhelmed by financial worries	1	2	3	4	5
i. Unable to handle CU’s academic demands	1	2	3	4	5
j. Left out	1	2	3	4	5
k. Welcome at CU-Boulder (like you belong here)	1	2	3	4	5
l. Strongly identified with CU-Boulder	1	2	3	4	5
m. Different	1	2	3	4	5
n. Unwelcome at CU-Boulder (like you did NOT belong here)	1	2	3	4	5

3.	Not at all	Some what	Pretty much	Very much
a. To what extent do you feel that there are enough people "like you" at CU-Boulder?	1	2	3	4
b. To what extent do you feel that you know where/how to find people like you at CU-Boulder?	1	2	3	4

4. Below is a list of some opportunities for students. Most students don’t have the interest, need, or time for all of them. We DON’T want to know which ones interest you or which ones you’ve done. We DO want to know how COMFORTABLE you think you would feel in each setting or activity.

5 = Very comfortable
4 = Somewhat comfortable
3 = Neither comfortable or uncomfortable
2 = Somewhat uncomfortable
1 = Very uncomfortable
0 = Don’t know

How comfortable would you feel...

a. Living in a dorm or residence hall	1	2	3	4	5
b. Participating in ethnic/cultural activities on campus	1	2	3	4	5
c. Hanging out in the UMC	1	2	3	4	5
d. Looking for a job on campus	1	2	3	4	5
e. Using the Student Recreation Center	1	2	3	4	5
f. Attending Greek (i.e., fraternity/sorority) events	1	2	3	4	5
g. Attending CU football/basketball games on campus	1	2	3	4	5
h. Interacting with faculty outside the classroom	1	2	3	4	5
i. Using the library as a place to study	1	2	3	4	5
j. Getting advising on courses to take	1	2	3	4	5
k. Making your views known in class	1	2	3	4	5
l. Eating at restaurants in Boulder	1	2	3	4	5
m. Shopping in Boulder	1	2	3	4	5
n. Looking for a place to rent in Boulder	1	2	3	4	5
o. Hanging out on the Hill	1	2	3	4	5
p. Hanging out on the Pearl Street mall	1	2	3	4	5
q. Looking for an off-campus job in Boulder	1	2	3	4	5
r. Being in classes	1	2	3	4	5
s. Getting counseling at Counseling Services	1	2	3	4	5
t. Interacting with CU Police	1	2	3	4	5
u. Interacting with Boulder Police	1	2	3	4	5
v. Using university computing labs	1	2	3	4	5
w. Hanging out in outdoor areas on campus, such as Norlin quad	1	2	3	4	5
x. Visiting instructor offices	1	2	3	4	5
y. Using administrative offices (e.g., the Registrar’s or Bursar’s office)	1	2	3	4	5

5. Below is a list of CU-Boulder services and programs. If you haven't used the service, circle a "1" or "2" to indicate your awareness of the service; if you have used the service, circle a "3," "4," or "5" to indicate your satisfaction with it.

	Wasn't aware of it	Aware but haven't used it	Have used and my satisfaction level is
	Wasn't aware of it	Aware but haven't used it	Low	Medium	High
a. Career Services (Willard garden level: career counseling, internships, on-campus interviewing)	1	2	3	4	5
b. Counseling Services (Willard 1^st floor: therapy, groups, workshops, lectures)	1	2	3	4	5
c. Cultural Unity Student Center (Willard 1^st floor: ethnic student support, resource, referral)	1	2	3	4	5
d. Dennis Small Third World Center (3^rd floor, UMC)	1	2	3	4	5
e. Disability Services	1	2	3	4	5
f. GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered) Center	1	2	3	4	5
g. CU-Boulder Police Department	1	2	3	4	5
h. Services offered by the Financial Aid office (NOT the amount of aid awarded)	1	2	3	4	5
i. Student Academic Services Center (Willard 3^rd floor)	1	2	3	4	5
j. University Memorial Center	1	2	3	4	5
k. Wardenburg Health Center	1	2	3	4	5
l. Women’s Resource Center	1	2	3	4	5

Please comment on any especially satisfying or frustrating experiences with these services.

Topics surrounding racial and ethnic identity are important at CU-Boulder. The remainder of the questions focus on racial/ethnic issues.

6. How strongly do you agree with the following statement:

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
My racial/ethnic heritage is a central part of my sense of identity.	1	2	3	4	5

7. Students are sometimes asked to classify themselves into "official" racial/ethnic categories used by the federal and state governments. All US Census surveys and federal and state reporting on ethnicity and race will soon use new categories for this information. Please indicate, below, the options you would select if asked to classify your race and ethnicity.

Are you of Hispanic/Latino ethnicity—that is, of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race? (please circle one) Yes No

What race(s) do you consider yourself? Check all that apply.

African American or Black: Having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa.
American Indian or Alaska Native: Having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America) and maintaining tribal affiliation or community attachment.
Are you an enrolled member of a tribe or nation? _____Yes _____No
If Yes: Name of tribe or nation: __________________________________
Asian: Having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent, including Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Phillippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: Having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.
White: Having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.
Other: Please describe:_____________________________________________________________

These categories and definitions were developed by the US government’s Office of Management and Budget and are mandatory for all Federal reporting on race and ethnicity. Please share with us any comments or concerns about these categories and definitions:

8. For each statement below, indicate how true it has been for you during your enrollment at CU-Boulder. Leave an item blank if you don't know the answer or it's not applicable to you.

Because of my race/ethnicity	How true is this for YOU?
Because of my race/ethnicity	Not at all	Some what	Pretty much	Very much
a. Other students expect especially high academic performance from me	1	2	3	4
b. Other students expect low academic performance from me	1	2	3	4
c. Classroom instructors expect especially high academic performance from me	1	2	3	4
d. Classroom instructors expect low academic performance from me	1	2	3	4
e. I feel isolated or left out when working on class assignments in a group	1	2	3	4
f. I am asked to participate in campus-related activities	1	2	3	4
g. I've been asked what my native language is	1	2	3	4
h. I've been called names (racial/ethnic slurs) by other students	1	2	3	4
i. Other students have asked me if I'm a U.S. citizen	1	2	3	4
j. Other students assume that I'm from a wealthy family	1	2	3	4
k. Other students assume that I'm from a poor family	1	2	3	4
l. I am contacted too much by campus offices and organizations	1	2	3	4
m. Other students assume I'm prejudiced	1	2	3	4
n. Other students assume I'm here to ski	1	2	3	4
o. I am singled out as the "resident authority" for my particular group when issues of race or ethnicity come up in class	1	2	3	4
p. I feel pressure to show loyalty to my ethnic group	1	2	3	4
q. I feel like I can never slip up because what I do represents my group's abilities, behaviors, etc.	1	2	3	4
r. I feel a need to play down various characteristics of my racial/ethnic heritage (e.g., dress, language) to fit in	1	2	3	4
s. I feel pressure to act like others in my group	1	2	3	4
t. People assume I’m an athlete	1	2	3	4
u. People assume I’m dishonest	1	2	3	4

9. Because of my race/ethnicity, I encounter overt prejudice/discrimination from...	Not at all	Some what	Pretty much	Very much
a. CU-Boulder staff members	1	2	3	4
b. CU-Boulder administrators	1	2	3	4
c. CU-Boulder faculty	1	2	3	4
d. CU-Boulder students	1	2	3	4
e. Members of the Boulder community	1	2	3	4

We'd like you to think about how well you personally have been treated at CU-Boulder and in the Boulder community.

	Much Worse	Worse	About the Same	Better	Much Better
10. How well do you think you‘ve been treated relative to all other students?
a. On the CU-Boulder campus	1	2	3	4	5
b. In the Boulder community	1	2	3	4	5
11.Now, how well do you think students in your racial/ethnic group are usually treated relative to all other students?
a. On the CU-Boulder campus	1	2	3	4	5
b. In the Boulder community	1	2	3	4	5
12. Now, how well do you think you as a member of your racial/ethnic group are usually treated relative to all other students?
a. On the CU-Boulder campus	1	2	3	4	5
b. In the Boulder community	1	2	3	4	5

13. Please think about the following experiences at CU-Boulder. You may have participated in all, some, or none of these experiences. Please reflect on how well you think these experiences foster interactions among students from different racial/ethnic groups.

5 = Strongly fosters interactions
4 = Somewhat fosters interactions
3 = Neither fosters nor discourages interactions
2 = Somewhat discourages interactions
1 = Strongly discourages interactions
0 = Don't know/have not participated

a. Classes	1	2	3	4	5
b. Global Jam (1-day celebration hosted by Housing)	1	2	3	4	5
c. Conference on World Affairs	1	2	3	4	5
d. Greek System & Greek-sponsored events	1	2	3	4	5
e. UMC and UMC events, dances, etc.	1	2	3	4	5
f. Intramural and Club Sports	1	2	3	4	5
g. Student organizations	1	2	3	4	5

Please tell us about any other campus experiences that especially foster or discourage interactions:

14. In your opinion, how much do these groups at CU-Boulder value diversity?	Not at all	Some what	Pretty Much	Very Much
a. Faculty	1	2	3	4
b. Staff (in academic and student services offices)	1	2	3	4
c. Administration	1	2	3	4
d. Student Government	1	2	3	4
e. Staff in Residence Halls (RAs, Hall directors, desk staff, etc.)	1	2	3	4
f. Students you encounter in your social life	1	2	3	4
g. Community members you encounter in your social life	1	2	3	4

	Not at all	Some what	Pretty much	Very much
15. To what extent do you think multicultural issues are integrated into the CU-Boulder curriculum?	1	2	3	4

	Too little	About Right	Too much
16. Do you think the curriculum’s emphasis on multiculturalism is...	1	2	3

17. Please list one or two CU-Boulder courses you have taken that have changed, for the better, your attitudes about or understanding of racial/ethnic issues or groups. If you haven’t had any, please say so.

Course	Instructor	Comments
a.________________	__________________	___________________________________________
b.________________	__________________	___________________________________________

18. How would you rate UCB as a place to be:	Terrible	Poor	OK	Good	Great
a. for all students	1	2	3	4	5
b. for students of your racial/ethnic group	1	2	3	4	5
c. for you	1	2	3	4	5
d. for you as a member of your racial/ethnic group	1	2	3	4	5

19. What do you think the University should do to accomplish its goal of making all students, of all racial/ethnic backgrounds, succeed and feel welcome at CU-Boulder?

20. Are you familiar with the list of "seven demands" presented to the administration last Spring by the Collective, a coalition of student activists?

	Don't Know	Not at all	Some what	Pretty much	Very much
To what extent do you feel that progress is being made on the issues addressed in the demands?	0	1	2	3	4

Is there anything you would like to tell us about racial/ethnic issues on campus or this questionnaire? It went to undergraduates from every ethnic/racial group on campus, including whites.

Is it OK to contact you, via phone, mail, or e-mail, to follow up on some of your opinions?

Please drop the completed questionnaire in either U.S. Mail or Campus Mail. Please do not fold or staple.

Perspectives on the CU-Boulder Campus Community 1998-99

Perspectives
on the
CU-Boulder
Campus Community
1998-99