Educational and Personal Needs

Student Opinion Survey—30 Extra Questions Spring 2003 Northwest Indian College We would like more information about your experiences this year at Northwest Indian College so that we can improve the college. Please record your responses to the following 30 questions in “Section V—Additional Questions” on the computerized form.

1. At which Northwest Indian College Site are you currently taking courses? A. Lummi E. Nisqually I. Skokomish B. Makah F. Nooksack J. Suquamish C. Muckleshoot G. Port Gamble K. Swinomish D. Nez Perce H. Quinault L. Other

Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. (Check one for each line)

Extent of Agreement

Strongly No Strongly Does Disagree Disagree Opinion Agree Agree Not Apply

Advising 2. My advisor provides the help I need to select courses necessary to complete my degree program...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F 3. My advisor helps me cope with academic difficulties (i.e., poor grades, adding and dropping courses, etc.,)...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F

Financial Aid 4. I found it easy to communicate with the financial aid counselors...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F 5. I understand the academic requirements and standards expected of me to keep my financial aid...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F

6. Which ONE of the following best describes your financial need to work while attending Northwest Indian College? A. I do not need to work to meet my schooling and/or basic living expenses B. I must work part-time to meet my schooling and/or basic living expenses C. I must work full-time to meet my schooling and/or basic living expenses

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Strongly No Strongly Does Disagree Disagree Opinion Agree Agree Not Apply Cultural 7. At Northwest Indian College, I have been provided opportunities to learn more about myself as a Native person...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F 8. My classes/experiences at Northwest Indian College have provided me with the opportunities to learn more about my Native culture...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F 9. My experiences at Northwest Indian College have prepared me to contribute to my tribal community...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F 10. I have a deeper awareness of the contributions of Native people to western society...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F 11. Northwest Indian College staff and employees create a ‘sense of belonging’ for students...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F 12. Northwest Indian College staff and employees are equally supportive of all racial/ethnic groups ...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F

College Impressions

D:\Docs\2018-04-19\0f3f232f88fe2807afb260344dda056e.doc Page 3 of 7 Updated 5/17/2018 13. Northwest Indian College has helped me meet the goals I came here to achieve...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F 14. Northwest Indian College welcomes and uses feedback from students to improve the college..A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F 15. Through my experiences at Northwest Indian College, I have developed a sense of purpose, value, and meaning...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F

College Contribution Northwest Indian College has contributed significantly to my… 16. Intellectual growth (i.e., acquiring knowledge, skills, ideas, concepts, analytical thinking)...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F 17. Personal growth (i.e., developing self- understanding, self-discipline, and mature attitudes, values and goals)...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F 18. Social growth (i.e., understanding others and their views, adapting successfully to a variety of social situations)...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F

D:\Docs\2018-04-19\0f3f232f88fe2807afb260344dda056e.doc Page 4 of 7 Updated 5/17/2018 19. Preparation for future study...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F 20. Preparation for a career...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F

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Strongly No Strongly Does Disagree Disagree Opinion Agree Agree Not Apply Outcomes My classes at Northwest Indian College helped me to… 21. Write more effectively...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F 22. Speak more effectively...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F 23. Read with greater speed and better comprehension...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F 24. Use computers (i.e., email, the Internet, Word, etc.,) more effectively...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F 25. Understand and apply math concepts and statistical reasoning...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F 26. Appreciate the fine arts, music, literature, and the humanities...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F 27. Apply scientific knowledge and skills...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F

D:\Docs\2018-04-19\0f3f232f88fe2807afb260344dda056e.doc Page 6 of 7 Updated 5/17/2018 28. Learn principles for improving my physical and mental health...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F 29. Develop problem-solving skills...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F 30. Learn to think clearly and reason ...... A ...... B ...... C ...... D ...... E ...... F

Thank you for your input!

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