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2021 gradSERU Texas A&M YOUR VOICE 2021 CONSENT FORM

After reading this important information, please select “Agree” at the bottom of this page and then the “Next” button. Welcome to the 2021 YOUR VOICE Survey, co-sponsored by Texas A&M University, the University of Minnesota, and the Center for Studies in Higher Education at the University of California. YOUR VOICE is your opportunity to provide the campus with critical information about your graduate student experience—what is important to you, what is working well, and what is not working so well. The University uses this information to improve our programs and services for graduate students. The survey will take about 30 minutes to complete. Your participation is voluntary. If you decide to participate, you are free to choose not to answer any question that you might find emotionally distressing, or withdraw from the survey at any time. Potential risks in participating are minimal. Your survey responses may be linked to your student records such as major and GPR information. Information about you will be kept confidential to the extent permitted or required by law. People who have access to your information include the Principal Investigator and research study personnel. Representatives of regulatory agencies such as the Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) and entities such as the Texas A&M University Human Research Protection Program may access your records to make sure the study is being run correctly and that information is collected properly. You will not receive payment for your participation in the study. However, you will be entered into a drawing for one iPad as grand prize if you complete the survey. If you agree to be in this study, we would ask you to do the following things: -Click the “Agree” button -Fill out the YOUR VOICE Survey, which will take approximately 30 minutes -Click the “Submit” button at the end.

You can contact the Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Evaluation (OIEE) via [email protected] if you have any questions. For questions about your rights as a research participant, to provide input regarding research, or if you have questions, complaints, or concerns about the research, you may call the Texas A&M University Human Research Protection Program office by phone at 1-979-458-4067, toll free at 1-855-795-8636, or by email at [email protected].

Statement of Consent By selecting "Agree," I am providing my consent to this survey research effort, as described above. I understand and will participate.

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YOUR PROGRAM This section of the survey asks you to evaluate your primary graduate/professional degree program based on your experience. Below is listed your degree program according to campus records. If you have changed or added another degree program and would rather evaluate this other degree, please select the “Other" option and then choose your new degree from the subsequent list. Below is your primary graduate/professional degree program according to campus records:

o [Degree program]

o Other

Display This Question:

If Below is your primary graduate/professional degree program according to campus records: = Other

Please select your new graduate/professional degree from the following list.

▼ Accounting ... Wildlife Science

In what year of study are you in your current graduate/professional program?

o First year

o Second year

o Third year

o Fourth year

o Fifth year

o Sixth year or later

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Please indicate which of the following is true about you at the current time. (Please mark Yes or No for each.)

Yes No

I am taking courses o

I am working on my thesis/dissertation o

Display This Choice:

If LEVEL_GRAD = 1 Or LEVEL_GRAD = 3

I have defended my thesis/dissertation

o

I have an internship o



I have a residency

o

I work in a research lab, as a university researcher, or as a research assistant o

I teach classes at the university or I am a teaching assistant o


If LEVEL_GRAD = 3

I have achieved the rank of PhD Candidate in my current doctoral program

o


If LEVEL_GRAD = 3 And EXPERIMENT = A And In what year of study are you in your current graduate/professional program? != First year And In what year of study are you in your current graduate/professional program? != Second year

Or If

LEVEL_GRAD = 4 And EXPERIMENT = A And In what year of study are you in your current graduate/professional program? != First year And In what year of study are you in your current graduate/professional program? != Second year

Or If

LEVEL_GRAD = 1 And EXPERIMENT = A And In what year of study are you in your current graduate/professional program? != First year

Or If


OVERALL SATISFACTION

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Or If


Or If


Or If


To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following aspects of how Texas A&M responded to the COVID-19 pandemic during the current academic year?

Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very

satisfied Not

applicable

The way Texas A&M organized instruction during this academic year o o o o o

Texas A&M's efforts to protect the health of its students o o o o o

Communications from Texas A&M about its responses to COVID-19 o o o o o

The accommodations Texas A&M made for conducting research on campus o o o o o

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Or If


Or If


Or If

LEVEL_GRAD = 2 And EXPERIMENT = A And In what year of study are you in your current graduate/professional program? != Second year

To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following aspects of your graduate/professional program?

Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very satisfied Not applicable

Quality of instruction o o o o o

Course availability o o o o o

Access to quality advising o o o o o

Availability of advising o o o o o

Knowledge gained o o o o o

Financial support/funding o o o o o

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Or If


Or If


Or If




satisfied Not

applicable

Quality of facilities and equipment o o o o o

Quality of IT (computer, etc.) support o o o o o

Quality of university library resources and support o o o o o

Quality of nonacademic student support services o o o o o

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Or If


Or If


Or If




satisfied Not

applicable

Opportunities for research o o o o o

Opportunities for teaching o o o o o

Departmental climate (atmosphere, policies, practices) o o o o o

Overall graduate/professional program quality o o o o o

Value of the education you are getting for the money you are paying o o o o o


If LEVEL_GRAD != 9

And If

In what year of study are you in your current graduate/professional program? = First year

Or In what year of study are you in your current graduate/professional program? = Second year

SELECTION AND ADMISSION

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If LEVEL_GRAD != 9

And If



Which of the following factors contributed to your decision to select your graduate/professional program? (Check all that apply)

▢ Program reputation

▢ University reputation

▢ Reputation of a particular faculty member or lab

▢ Cost

▢ Financial support

▢ Location/region

▢ Program climate

▢ University climate

▢ Course offerings/curricula

▢ Online course offerings/curricula

▢ Completion rates

▢ Job placement

▢ The advice of a family member or friend

▢ The advice of a teacher or professor

▢ The advice of an employer or coworker

▢ Family considerations

▢ Completed a previous degree at this institution

▢ Other, please specify: ________________________________________________

▢ ⊗None of the above


If LEVEL_GRAD != 9

And If



And If

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Which of the following factors was the most important to you while selecting your graduate/professional program?

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Most important factor:

o Program reputation

o University reputation

o Reputation of a particular faculty member or lab

o Cost

o Financial support

o Location/region

o Program climate

o University climate

o Course offerings/curricula

o Online course offerings/curricula

o Completion rates

o Job placement

o The advice of a family member or friend

o The advice of a teacher or professor

o The advice of an employer or coworker

o Family considerations

o Completed a previous degree at this institution

o Other, please specify:

o ⊗None of the above FINANCIAL SUPPORT Which of the following financial hardships, if any, have you experienced during the current academic year? (Check all that apply)

▢ Unexpected increases in spending for technology (e.g., hardware or software)

▢ Loss of wages from on-campus employment

▢ Loss of wages from off-campus employment (including internship wages)

▢ Loss or reduction of a scholarship

▢ Loss or reduction of grant aid (federal or state)

▢ Loss or reduction of student loan aid

▢ Loss or reduction of insurance coverage

▢ Loss or cancellation of an expected job or internship offer

▢ Unexpected increases in living expenses (e.g., moving expenses, inability to cancel a housing contract or lease on- or off-campus)

▢ Reduction of income of a family member(s)

▢ Loss of a job by a family member(s)



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Which of the following have been sources of financial support for your graduate/professional program during the current academic year? (Check all that apply)

▢ Fellowship, scholarship

▢ Dissertation grant

▢ Teaching assistantship

▢ Research assistantship

▢ Other assistantship

▢ Traineeship

▢ Internship, clinical residency

▢ Loans (from any source)

▢ Personal savings

▢ Personal earnings during graduate school (other than sources listed above)

▢ Spouse’s, partner’s, or family’s earnings or savings

▢ Employer reimbursement/assistance

▢ Foreign (non-U.S.) support



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And Which of the following have been sources of financial support for your graduate/professional prog... != None of the above

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Please select your primary source of support during the current academic year. Primary Source:

o Fellowship, scholarship

o Dissertation grant

o Teaching assistantship

o Research assistantship

o Other assistantship

o Traineeship

o Internship, clinical residency

o Loans (from any source)

o Personal savings

o Personal earnings during graduate school (other than sources listed above)

o Spouse’s, partner’s, or family’s earnings or savings

o Employer reimbursement/assistance

o Foreign (non-U.S.) support

o Other, please specify:

o ⊗None of the above Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied have you been with your financial aid from all sources during the current academic year?

o Very dissatisfied

o Dissatisfied

o Satisfied

o Very satisfied

o I did not receive any financial aid How concerned are you about paying for your graduate/professional education next year?

o Not at all concerned

o Slightly concerned

o Concerned

o Very concerned

o Extremely concerned

o Not applicable

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How concerned are you about your ability to pay off all your loans when you complete (or depart) your current graduate/professional program?

o Not at all concerned

o Slightly concerned

o Concerned

o Very concerned

o Extremely concerned

o Not applicable



ADVISING



Do you currently have a primary advisor?

o Yes

o No


If Do you currently have a primary advisor? = Yes

How was your current, primary advisor determined?

o I enrolled in my current program to work with my current, primary advisor

o I was assigned my current, primary advisor by my Director of Graduate Studies or by my program

o I selected my current, primary advisor after starting my current program



How often do you meet with your current, primary advisor in a typical month to talk about your research?

o Less than one time a month

o One time a month

o Two times a month

o Three times a month

o Four times a month

o More than four times a month

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To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements concerning your current, primary advisor?

Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly

agree Not

applicable

My advisor has expertise in the area I am researching or studying. o o o o o

My advisor's intellectual interests match mine. o o o o o

My advisor is able to effectively help me. o o o o o

My advisor provides me with information that helps me think about my future career. o o o o o

My advisor has time for me when I need help or advice. o o o o o





agree Not

applicable

My advisor helps me get financial support. o o o o o

My advisor assists me in writing for presentations/publications. o o o o o

My advisor advises me about teaching. o o o o o

My advisor teaches me the details of good research practice. o o o o o

My advisor is interested in collaborating with me on research. o o o o o

My advisor helps me network with other researchers and scholars. o o o o o

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agree Not

applicable

My advisor respects me as an individual. o o o o o

My advisor considers my personal abilities, talents, and interests when advising me. o o o o o

My advisor emphasizes the importance of transforming creative ideas and innovations into practical solutions. o o o o o

My advisor encourages the expression of intellectual differences or disagreements. o o o o o

I would recommend my advisor to other students. o o o o o


If Do you currently have a primary advisor? = Yes And LEVEL_GRAD = 1 And In what year of study are you in your current graduate/professional program? != First year

Or If

Do you currently have a primary advisor? = Yes And LEVEL_GRAD = 3 And In what year of study are you in your current graduate/professional program? != First year And In what year of study are you in your current graduate/professional program? != Second year

How helpful was the guidance you received from your current, primary advisor in each of these areas?

Not at all helpful

Slightly helpful Helpful Very

helpful Extremely

helpful Not

applicable

Preparing for written qualifying examinations o o o o o o

Preparing for the oral qualifying examination o o o o o o

My dissertation/thesis research o o o o o o

Writing and revising my dissertation/thesis o o o o o o

Dissertation defense or final oral qualifying exam o o o o o o

Selection of academic career options o o o o o o

Selection of nonacademic career options o o o o o o

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Have you taken courses for academic credit during the current academic year?

o Yes

o No


If Have you taken courses for academic credit during the current academic year? = Yes

In which of the following ways have you received instruction during the current academic year? (Select one.)

o Entirely online

o Both online and in-person

o Entirely in-person How often, if at all, were the following statements true for you during the current academic year?

Never true

Sometimes true

Often true

Always true

Not applicable

I had access to a study space free from distractions o o o o o

I had access to a reliable internet connection or Wi-Fi o o o o o

I had access to computer hardware and software necessary for online learning o o o o o

I had access to my instructor(s) when needed o o o o o

I had access to learning support services when needed o o o o o

I had access to academic advising services when needed o o o o o

I had access to personal protective equipment when on-campus (e.g., masks, sanitizers) o o o o o

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If In which of the following ways have you received instruction during the current academic year? (... = Entirely online

Or In which of the following ways have you received instruction during the current academic year? (... = Both online and in-person

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your online educational experiences during the current academic year?


agree Not

applicable

I was able to learn effectively in an online format o o o o o

I was able to interact effectively with other students in my online classes o o o o o

I was able to interact effectively with other students outside of my online classes o o o o o

I enjoyed learning in an online format o o o o o

I felt comfortable participating in class discussions online o o o o o

I received the necessary support from instructors to successfully learn online o o o o o


If In which of the following ways have you received instruction during the current academic year? (... = Entirely online


Compared to the online classes you took in Spring 2020 at Texas A&M, how was the quality of online classes during the current academic year?

o A lot better

o Slightly better

o About the same

o Slightly worse

o A lot worse

o I was not enrolled at Texas A&M in Spring 2020

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If In which of the following ways have you received instruction during the current academic year? (... = Entirely in-person


To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your in-person educational experiences during the current academic year?


Agree Not

applicable

I was able to interact effectively with other students in my in-person classes o o o o o

I enjoyed learning in an in-person format o o o o o

I felt comfortable participating in in-person class discussions o o o o o

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE



Has your dissertation/thesis research been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic?

o Yes

o No


If Has your dissertation/thesis research been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? = Yes

In which of the following research-related ways was your dissertation/thesis research negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? (Check all that apply)

▢ I needed to change my dissertation topic

▢ I needed to delay my data collection timeline

▢ I was unable to secure a travel visa

▢ I needed to change my research advisor

▢ I needed to change the type of data I collected

▢ I needed to change members of my dissertation committee

▢ I was unable to present my findings at a professional conference

▢ I was unable to access a research site (e.g., field site, archive, etc.)


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If Has your dissertation/thesis research been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? = Yes

And If

Do you currently have a primary advisor? = Yes

How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with your advisor's support for changes to your dissertation/thesis research?

o Very dissatisfied

o Dissatisfied

o Satisfied

o Very satisfied

o Not applicable Did you have a graduate research assistantship at Texas A&M during the current academic year?

o Yes

o No


If Did you have a graduate research assistantship at Texas A&M during the current academic year? = Yes

How often, if ever, did the duties of your graduate research position require you to be on-campus during the current academic year?

o Never

o Sometimes

o Often

o Always

o Not applicable


If Did you have a graduate research assistantship at Texas A&M during the current academic year? = Yes

How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the accommodations made by your supervisor(s) to perform your research assistantship duties remotely during the current academic year?

o Very dissatisfied

o Dissatisfied

o Satisfied

o Very satisfied

o Not applicable

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How well has your current graduate/professional training provided you with the following?

Not at all well

Slightly well Well Very

well Extremely

well Not

applicable

Protocols for maintaining social distancing while working on-campus o o o o o o

Protocols for performing research remotely o o o o o o

Protocols for protecting data in a remote environment o o o o o o



How competent do you feel in each of the following areas related to conducting research within the field or discipline of your current primary program?

Not at all competent

Slightly competent Competent Very

competent Extremely competent

Identifying a novel research question o o o o o

Critically evaluating existing scientific literature and data o o o o o

Identifying appropriate research methods o o o o o

Applying the research methods of your discipline o o o o o

Identifying resources for your research o o o o o



How competent do you feel in each of the following areas related to conducting research within the field or discipline of your current primary program?

Not at all competent

Slightly competent Competent Very

competent Extremely competent

Identifying standards in your discipline for sharing research findings (e.g., publication

outlets, professional conferences, etc.) o o o o o

Following best practices of integrity and reproducibility in scientific research o o o o o

Effectively collaborating with other researchers and staff o o o o o

Managing a research project to completion o o o o o

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How well has your current graduate/professional training provided you with the following?

Not at all well


well Extremely

well

Information on customary practices about determining authorship of research papers (e.g., order of authors, who is included, etc.) o o o o o

Information on customary practices for avoiding conflict(s) of interest o o o o o

A clear explanation of what constitutes plagiarism in my field of research o o o o o

The fundamentals of the ethical standards in conducting research o o o o o

The fundamentals of the ethical standards in professional practice o o o o o

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Did you hold a paid position that required you to teach students of the university during the current academic year? (Includes Teaching Assistantship (TA) position, Reader/Grader position, Lecturer position, etc. )

o Yes

o No


If Did you hold a paid position that required you to teach students of the university during the cur... = Yes

What kind of position was it? (Check all that apply)

▢ Teaching assistant

▢ Reader/grader

▢ Lecturer

▢ Adjunct professor

▢ None of the above



Which of the following best describes how you delivered course instruction during the current academic year?

o Entirely online

o Both online and in-person

o Entirely in-person

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How often, if ever, did the duties of your teaching position require you to be on-campus during the current academic year?

o Never

o Sometimes

o Often

o Always

o Not applicable



Have you received any training from your program, department, or university to teach online during the current academic year?

o Yes

o No


If Have you received any training from your program, department, or university to teach online durin... = Yes

Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the quality of training that you received to deliver course instruction online during the current academic year?

o Very dissatisfied

o Dissatisfied

o Satisfied

o Very satisfied

o Not applicable

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And If

Which of the following best describes how you delivered course instruction during the current aca... = Entirely online

Or Which of the following best describes how you delivered course instruction during the current aca... = Both online and in-person

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your online teaching during the current academic year?


agree Not

applicable

I was able to teach online effectively o o o o o

I was able to interact effectively with the students in my online classes o o o o o

I enjoyed teaching online classes o o o o o

I received the necessary support from the instructor of record to teach online successfully o o o o o

I had access to the technology resources I needed to teach online effectively o o o o o



And If

Which of the following best describes how you delivered course instruction during the current aca... = Entirely in-person

Or Which of the following best describes how you delivered course instruction during the current aca... = Both online and in-person

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your in-person teaching during the current academic year?


agree Not

applicable

I was able to teach in-person effectively o o o o o

I was able to interact effectively with the students in my in-person classes o o o o o

I enjoyed teaching in-person o o o o o

I received the necessary support from the instructor of record to teach in-person successfully o o o o o

I had access to personal protective equipment to teach in-person safely o o o o o

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To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement: My teaching experience while enrolled in my current graduate/professional program...

Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree

increased the length of my graduate/professional degree. o o o o

enhanced my academic experience. o o o o

was helpful with respect to my professional development. o o o o

increased my interest in teaching in the future. o o o o

PROGRAM CLIMATE To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your current graduate/professional program?


agree

Faculty respect students regardless of their background. o o o o

Students respect other students regardless of their background. o o o o

Rules and regulations are fair. o o o o

Rules and regulations are equitably applied. o o o o

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your current graduate/professional program?


agree

Faculty encourage expression of diverse viewpoints from their students. o o o o

There are open lines of communication between students and faculty regarding student needs, concerns, and suggestions. o o o o

Students are given an active role in departmental decisions that affect them. o o o o

My program creates a collegial and supportive environment. o o o o

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agree

There is a sense of solidarity among the students. o o o o

I have friends in my graduate/professional program. o o o o

I belong in my graduate/professional program. o o o o

I am proud to be a student in my graduate/professional program. o o o o



agree

Faculty members in my graduate/professional program are available to talk with me. o o o o

Faculty members in my graduate/professional program give me positive reinforcement for my accomplishments. o o o o

Faculty members in my graduate/professional program treat me fairly. o o o o



agree

The climate for women in my program/department is at least as good as it is for men. o o o o

The climate for men in my program/department is at least as good as it is for women. o o o o

The climate for transgender/ genderqueer/ gender nonconforming students in my program/department is at least as good as it is for

cisgender students. o o o o

The climate for LGB+ students in my program/department is at least as good as it is for heterosexual students. o o o o

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agree

The climate for racial/ethnic minority students in my program/department is at least as good as it is for nonminority

students. o o o o

The climate for international students in my program/department is at least as good as it is for domestic students. o o o o

The climate for students with disabilities in my program/department is at least as good as it is for students without disabilities. o o o o



agree

My program creates a climate that is tolerant of various religious beliefs. o o o o

My program creates a climate that is tolerant of various political beliefs. o o o o

Overall, the environment or climate in my program is positive and welcoming. o o o o

CAREER PLANS How interested are you in working in the following employment sectors after completing your degree?

Not at all interested

Slightly interested Interested Very

interested Extremely interested

Higher education institution o o o o o

Preschool, elementary, middle, secondary school or school system o o o o o

Government (other than educational institution) o o o o o

Nonprofit organization (including private foundation) o o o o o

Industry (for profit) o o o o o

Self-employed o o o o o

Other, please specify: o o o o o

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If In what year of study are you in your current graduate/professional program? != First year And In what year of study are you in your current graduate/professional program? != Second year

Or If

LEVEL_GRAD = 1 And In what year of study are you in your current graduate/professional program? != First year

Or If

LEVEL_GRAD = 2 And In what year of study are you in your current graduate/professional program? != First year

How has your interest in working in the following employment sectors changed since starting your current degree program?

Decreased No change Increased

Higher education institution o o o

Preschool, elementary, middle, secondary school or school system o o o

Government (other than educational institution) o o o

Nonprofit organization (including private foundation) o o o

Industry (for profit) o o o

Self-employed o o o

Other, please specify: o o o

What is your top choice of employer after completing your degree?

o U.S. 4-year college or university other than medical school

o U.S. medical school (including university-affiliated hospital or medical center)

o U.S. university-affiliated research institute

o U.S. community or 2-year college

o Foreign educational institution

o U.S. preschool, elementary, middle, secondary school or school system

o U.S. federal government

o U.S. state government

o U.S. local government

o Foreign government

o Nonprofit organization (including private foundation)

o Industry (for profit)

o Self-employed

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How supportive is your program or department of the exploration of nonacademic careers?

o Not at all supportive

o Slightly supportive

o Supportive

o Very supportive

o Extremely supportive OBSTACLES TO COMPLETION Rate the extent to which the following factors have been an obstacle to your degree progress.

Not at all

To a small extent

To a moderate

extent

To a large extent

To a very large extent

Not applicable

Course load o o o o o o

Course availability o o o o o o

Opportunities to fulfill curricular requirements outside your academic program (e.g.,

availability of internships, fieldwork logistics, ancillary support, etc.)

o o o o o o



Timing of qualifying events (e.g., qualifying exams)

o o o o o o

Rate the extent to which the following factors have been an obstacle to your degree progress.

Not at all

To a small extent

To a moderate extent

To a large extent


Not applicable



Inadequate advising

o o o o o o



Poor relationship with my advisor

o o o o o o

Slow or inadequate feedback on submitted work o o o o o o

Unsupportive or unfriendly environment for students o o o o o o

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Not at all

To a small extent

To a moderate

extent

To a large extent


Not applicable

Teaching load o o o o o o



Research load not related to your dissertation/thesis research

o o o o o o



Research or experimental setback, failure

o o o o o o

Inadequate financial support o o o o o o

Work/career responsibilities or obligations o o o o o o


Not at all

To a small extent

To a moderate extent

To a large extent


Not applicable

Diminished interest in the field of study o o o o o o

Family responsibilities or obligations o o o o o o

Physical health problems o o o o o o

Emotional health problems o o o o o o

Immigration issues o o o o o o

Do you expect the COVID-19 pandemic to delay the semester or term you intended to graduate?

o Yes

o No

o I don't know HEALTH AND WELLBEING

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Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

Little interest or pleasure in doing things o o o o

Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless o o o o

Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge o o o o

Not being able to stop worrying o o o o

Feeling lonely or isolated o o o o

If you believe you are experiencing mental health symptoms and would like to discuss potential resources available, you may contact Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) to schedule a consultation. If you are in crisis and require an urgent consultation, you may contact CAPS at 979.845.4427 during business hours, Helpline at 979.845-2700 after hours and on weekends, or 911. Please visit https://caps.tamu.edu/ for additional mental health information and resources. Are you currently receiving treatment for:

Yes No

Depression o o

Anxiety o o

Any other mental health issue o o

Chronic physical illness o o

How would you describe your current awareness of the following health and mental health resources?

Very poor Poor Fair Good Very

good

Your current awareness of where to get help on campus if you have a physical health need o o o o o

Your current awareness of where to get help on campus if you have a counseling, psychological, or other mental health need o o o o o

https://caps.tamu.edu/

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For the following statements, please indicate whether the statement was never true, sometimes true, or often true for you during the current academic year:

Never true

Sometimes true

Often true

I was worried whether my food would run out before I got money to buy more. o o o

The food that I bought just didn’t last, and I didn’t have money to get more. o o o

I worried I would not have enough money to cover the cost of my housing. o o o

I was unable to pay all of the cost of my housing on time. o o o


If LEVEL_GRAD = 3 And EXPERIMENT = B And In what year of study are you in your current graduate/professional program? != First year And In what year of study are you in your current graduate/professional program? != Second year

Or If

LEVEL_GRAD = 4 And EXPERIMENT = B And In what year of study are you in your current graduate/professional program? != First year And In what year of study are you in your current graduate/professional program? != Second year

Or If

LEVEL_GRAD = 1 And EXPERIMENT = B And In what year of study are you in your current graduate/professional program? != First year

Or If


OVERALL SATISFACTION

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Or If


Or If


Or If


To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following aspects of how Texas A&M responded to the COVID-19 pandemic during the current academic year?


satisfied Not

applicable

The way Texas A&M organized instruction during this academic year o o o o o

Texas A&M's efforts to protect the health of its students o o o o o

Communications from Texas A&M about its responses to COVID-19 o o o o o

The accommodations Texas A&M made for conducting research on campus o o o o o

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Or If


Or If


Or If



Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very satisfied Not applicable

Quality of instruction o o o o o

Course availability o o o o o

Access to quality advising o o o o o

Availability of advising o o o o o

Knowledge gained o o o o o

Financial support/funding o o o o o

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Or If


Or If


Or If




satisfied Not

applicable

Quality of facilities and equipment o o o o o

Quality of IT (computer, etc.) support o o o o o

Quality of university library resources and support o o o o o

Quality of nonacademic student support services o o o o o

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Or If


Or If


Or If




satisfied Not

applicable

Opportunities for research o o o o o

Opportunities for teaching o o o o o

Departmental climate (atmosphere, policies, practices) o o o o o

Overall graduate/professional program quality o o o o o

Value of the education you are getting for the money you are paying o o o o o

DEMOGRAPHICS Knowing about the background of the students responding to this survey will help us better understand the graduate/professional student experience. Your response to the following questions is voluntary. All of this information will only be reported in aggregate and never used to identify you personally; all survey responses are confidential. If you have additional questions about how this data is used please contact [email protected]. What is your current gender identity?

o Man

o Woman

o Nonbinary

o Prefer to self-describe: ________________________________________________

o Prefer not to answer Do you consider yourself to be transgender?

o Yes

o No

o Prefer not to answer

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Do you consider yourself to be: (Check all that apply)

▢ Asexual

▢ Bisexual

▢ Gay or lesbian

▢ Heterosexual or straight

▢ Pansexual

▢ Queer

▢ Questioning

▢ Prefer to self-describe: ________________________________________________

▢ Prefer not to answer Do you have any conditions or disabilities that significantly affect your experience as a student at Texas A&M, including how you learn or perform academically, interact with others, or access campus?

Yes No

Physical disability or condition (e.g., mobility limitation, sensory condition) o

Learning disability or condition (e.g., dyslexia, speech disorder) o

Neurodevelopmental/cognitive disability or condition (e.g., autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, brain injury) o

Emotional or mental health concern or condition (e.g., depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder) o

Other disability or condition. Please specify: o


If Do you have any conditions or disabilities that significantly affect your experience as a student... = Yes

Do you currently receive accommodations from Texas A&M due to your disability/condition?

o Yes

o No

o I am not aware of such services

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What is the highest educational attainment among your parents/guardians?

o Less than high/secondary school graduate

o High/secondary school graduate

o Some college

o Associate's degree

o Bachelor’s degree

o Master’s degree (e.g., MA, MS, MBA, MSW, etc.)

o Professional degree (e.g., MD, DDS, JD, DMin, PsyD, etc.)

o Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, DSc, EdD)

o Unknown Which of the following best describes your social class when you were growing up?

o Low-income or poor

o Working-class

o Middle-class

o Upper-middle or professional-middle

o Wealthy Which of the following best reflects you current religious beliefs?

o Not religious and not spiritual

o Not religious but spiritual

o Agnostic

o Atheist

o Buddhist

o Christian

o Hindu

o Jewish

o Muslim

o Religious beliefs not listed above. Please specify: ________________________________________________

o Prefer not to answer

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How would you characterize your political orientation?

o Very liberal

o Liberal

o Slightly liberal

o Moderate or middle of the road

o Slightly conservative

o Conservative

o Very conservative

o Other, please specify: ________________________________________________

o Don't know, haven't thought much about it.

o Prefer not to answer Are you responsible for caring for children?

o Yes

o No Are you responsible for caring for other adults (age 18 and over)?

o Yes

o No


If Are you responsible for caring for children? = Yes

How many children do you care for? 1 2 3 4 5 or more

Age 0-1 o

Age 2-5 o

Age 6-17 o


If Are you responsible for caring for other adults (age 18 and over)? = Yes

How many adults (age 18 and over) do you care for?

o 1

o 2

o 3

o 4

o 5 or more

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Do you plan to continue your education at Texas A&M in Fall 2021?

o Yes

o No, because I'm graduating before Fall 2021

o No, for other reasons

o I don't know


If Do you plan to continue your education at Texas A&M in Fall 2021? = No, for other reasons

Or Do you plan to continue your education at Texas A&M in Fall 2021? = I don't know

What factors are contributing to your decision not to continue at Texas A&M in Fall 2021? (Check all that apply.)

▢ Financial constraints

▢ Continuing education at a different institution

▢ Working to support your family or yourself

▢ Family caregiving responsibilities

▢ Physical health issues

▢ Mental health issues

▢ Your experience at Texas A&M during the COVID-19 pandemic

▢ Concerns that all Texas A&M classes will continue to be held online

▢ Immigration issues

▢ Travel restrictions

▢ Concerns about contracting COVID-19 on campus

▢ Other, please specify: ________________________________________________ Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements.

Strongly disagree Disagree Somewhat

disagree Somewhat

agree Agree Strongly agree

Don't know

I openly confront racist, sexist, discriminatory comments, jokes, or behavior among those around me.

o o o o o o o

I work to identify my personal bias and prejudices. o o o o o o o

I feel safe at Texas A&M. o o o o o o o

At Texas A&M, I have experienced systemic racist and discriminatory

practices. o o o o o o o

Texas A&M is candid and transparent in its responses to occurrences of racism and/or

discrimination on campus. o o o o o o o

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How well has your current graduate/professional training prepared you for the following:

Not at all well


well Extremely

well

Respecting differing opinions and backgrounds? o o o o o

Recognizing and appreciating a wide range of cultural and global perspectives? o o o o o

Promoting inclusion, belonging, and community? o o o o o

Developing relationships with a wide range of people and organizations? o o o o o

To what extent has your graduate/professional training contributed to your ability to navigate various cultures within diverse communities?

o Not at all

o To a small extent

o To a moderate extent

o To a large extent

o To a very large extent What is one thing that the university could do to improve campus climate?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________ How frequently have you experienced the following in the last 12 months?

Never Rarely Occasionally Somewhat often Often Very

often

The food that I bought just did not last, and I didn’t have money to get more. o o o o o o

I couldn’t afford to eat balanced meals. o o o o o o

I ate less than I felt I should because there wasn’t enough money for food. o o o o o o

I was hungry but didn’t eat because there wasn’t enough money for food. o o o o o o

I didn’t eat for a whole day because there was not enough money for food. o o o o o o

I cut the size of meals or skipped meals because there wasn’t enough money for food. o o o o o o

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How frequently have you experienced the following in the last 12 months?


often

I had difficulty paying rent. o o o o o o

I moved in with people due to financial problems. o o o o o o

I lived with others beyond the expected capacity for housing. o o o o o o

I lived temporarily with a relative, friend, or “couch surfed” without a permanent home to return to. o o o o o o

I lived in a hotel or motel without a permanent home to return to. o o o o o o

I didn’t know where I would sleep at night. o o o o o o

Have you experienced the following as a graduate/professional student at Texas A&M?

Yes No I anticipate this occurring.

Not Applicable

I did not participate in a student organization (or related events) due to financial circumstances. o o o

I was not able to participate in an international/education abroad experience due to financial circumstances. o o o

I was not able to engage in social activities with friends due to financial circumstances. o o o

I did not order an Aggie Ring due to financial circumstances. o o o

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During this academic year, I have heard teaching faculty or instructors express negative or stereotypical views about:


often

Races or ethnicities o o o o o o

Genders/gender identity o o o o o o

Sexual orientation o o o o o o

Political affiliation, opinions, or beliefs o o o o o o

Religions o o o o o o

Social classes o o o o o o

Immigrant backgrounds o o o o o o

Physical or other observable disabilities o o o o o o

Learning, psychological, or other disabilities that are not readily apparent o o o o o o

During this academic year, I have heard non-teaching staff or administrators express negative or stereotypical views about:


often










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During this academic year, I have heard students express negative or stereotypical views about:


often










Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.


disagree Somewhat


Don't know

Diversity and inclusion are important at TAMU. o o o o o o o

Diversity and inclusion are important to me. o o o o o o o

I feel comfortable with the climate for diversity and

inclusion at TAMU. o o o o o o o

I feel that I belong at TAMU. o o o o o o o

I feel valued as an individual at TAMU. o o o o o o o

I feel welcome at TAMU. o o o o o o o

Knowing what I know now, I would still choose to enroll at

TAMU. o o o o o o o

I often think about quitting my academic program at TAMU. o o o o o o o

All things considered, I am satisfied with my academic

program. o o o o o o o

I would recommend TAMU to a friend. o o o o o o o

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Following is a list of a variety of services, resources, and activities that are available to students across Texas A&M. Please indicate whether or not you know how to access each and which ones you have taken advantage of at Texas A&M. For those resources and services you used, you will also be asked a follow up question regarding the extent to which each met your needs and helped you succeed at Texas A&M.

I know how to access this resource/service

I have used this resource/service at

Texas A&M

This resource/service is NOT available to me to

my knowledge

Services for students with disabilities o o o

Mental health resources o o o

Health services o o o

Sexual harassment/sexual violence Title IX/VAWA complaint resolution o o o

Financial aid o o o

Services for international students o o o

Career services o o o

Academic integrity resolution and support services (e.g., Aggie Honor

System Office) o o o

Computing resources (Help Desk, computer labs, etc.) o o o

Academic advising o o o

Academic success services and support (e.g., tutoring, supplemental

instruction, skills workshops, academic coaching)

o o o

Writing support services (e.g., University Writing Center) o o o

Student conduct resolution o o o

Veterans certification and resources o o o

Services for students engaged in programs abroad (e.g., Education

Abroad Office, Aggies Abroad) o o o

Student activities (e.g., clubs, organizations, or student government) o o o

Thesis and Dissertation services o o o

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If Following is a list of a variety of services, resources, and activities that are available to stu... = I have used this resource/service at Texas A&M

Carry Forward Selected Choices from "Following is a list of a variety of services, resources, and activities that are available to students across Texas A&M. Please indicate whether or not you know how to access each and which ones you have taken advantage of at Texas A&M. For those resources and services you used, you will also be asked a follow up question regarding the extent to which each met your needs and helped you succeed at Texas A&M. "

How well did the resources/services meet your needs:

Very well Well Moderately Only

slightly Not at

all

Services for students with disabilities o o o o o

Mental health resources o o o o o

Health services o o o o o

Sexual harassment/sexual violence Title IX/VAWA complaint resolution o o o o o

Financial aid o o o o o

Services for international students o o o o o

Career services o o o o o

Academic integrity resolution and support services (e.g., Aggie Honor System Office) o o o o o

Computing resources (Help Desk, computer labs, etc.) o o o o o

Academic advising o o o o o

Academic success services and support (e.g., tutoring, supplemental instruction, skills workshops, academic coaching) o o o o o

Writing support services (e.g., University Writing Center) o o o o o

Student conduct resolution o o o o o

Veterans certification and resources o o o o o

Services for students engaged in programs abroad (e.g., Education Abroad Office, Aggies Abroad) o o o o o

Student activities (e.g., clubs, organizations, or student government) o o o o o

Thesis and Dissertation services o o o o o

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How often have you experienced the following in the last 12 months? Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently Always

Feel tired. o o o o o

Physically exhausted. o o o o o

Emotionally exhausted. o o o o o

Think “I can’t take it anymore”. o o o o o

Feel worn out. o o o o o

Feel weak and susceptible to illness. o o o o o

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.


disagree Somewhat


I feel a lack of motivation in my schoolwork and often think of giving

up. o o o o o o

I feel that I am losing interest in my schoolwork. o o o o o o

I’m continually wondering whether my schoolwork has any meaning. o o o o o o

I often have feelings of inadequacy in my schoolwork. o o o o o o

Are you pursuing your graduate/professional degree in Bryan/College Station?

o Yes

o No

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If Are you pursuing your graduate/professional degree in Bryan/College Station? = Yes

How inclusive (welcoming to all) are the following Texas A&M experiences?

Not at all inclusive

Somewhat inclusive

Very inclusive

I don't have enough information to rate

Extended Orientation (Fish Camp, T-Camp, Howdy Camp, Venture Camp, Grad Camp) o o o o

Family Weekend o o o o

Midnight Yell Practice o o o o

Muster o o o o

Silver Taps o o o o

The Big Event o o o o

Are you currently enrolled in a Distance Education Program?

o Yes

o No


If Are you currently enrolled in a Distance Education Program? = Yes

Please indicate which of the following most closely reflects how you complete the majority (over 50%) of your coursework.

o Through synchronous online delivery (i.e., “real time” interaction with instructors and fellow students)

o Through asynchronous online delivery (i.e., you complete course requirements within a defined window of time, but on your own during the designated window).


If INTL_MOD = Y

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXPERIENCE


If INTL_MOD = Y

What is your country of origin?

▼ Afghanistan ... Zimbabwe

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If What is your country of origin? = Other

And INTL_MOD = Y

Please specify which country.

________________________________________________________________


If INTL_MOD = Y

Where did you live during the current academic year?

o Only in the United States

o Both in the United States and abroad (home country or any other country abroad)

o Only abroad (home country or any other country abroad)


If INTL_MOD = Y

Which of the following factors, if any, have been a concern for you during this academic year? (Check all that apply.)

▢ Having adequate financial support

▢ Understanding U.S. medical insurance and obtaining health services

▢ Maintaining good physical health

▢ Maintaining good mental health

▢ Securing a job in the U.S. after graduation

▢ Managing immigration status and visa issues

▢ Instances of xenophobia, harassment, or discrimination

▢ Violence and personal security on and around the campus



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If INTL_MOD = Y

Which of the following aspects of your immigration status, if any, have been stressful for you during this academic year? (Check all that apply.)

▢ Managing your student visa status (e.g., F1, J1)

▢ Managing the nonimmigrant visa status of your family

▢ Travel restrictions between the U.S. and your home country

▢ Navigating the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) process

▢ Navigating the Optional Practical Training (OPT) process

▢ Impact on future employment-based visas (e.g., H1B)




If INTL_MOD = Y

During this academic year, did you experience instances of intimidating, hostile, or offensive behavior based on your national origin?

o Yes

o No


If INTL_MOD = Y

And During this academic year, did you experience instances of intimidating, hostile, or offensive be... = Yes

In which ways, if any, did instances of intimidating, hostile, or offensive behavior based on your national origin impact you during this academic year? (Check all that apply.)

▢ Interfered with your academic or professional performance

▢ Decreased the likelihood that you will complete your current degree program

▢ Increased your concerns about your personal safety

▢ Affected your mental health

▢ Interfered with your relationship with your U.S. peers or friends


▢ ⊗None of the above Thank you. That is all of the questions we have for you today. If you have any additional comments for Texas A&M, please type them in the space provided below.

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