Opinion Study on Immigration,Race andEducation

Section I: Immigration We are interested in your opinion on how immigrants impact our society. Please tell us how much you agree with the following statements. (check ONE answer per question)

1. Immigrants should come to the U.S in search of a better life.

strongly disagree

disagree

neither disagree or

agree

agree

strongly agree

2. Immigrants contribute positively to the U.S economy.

strongly disagree

disagree

neither disagree or

agree

agree

strongly agree

3. Immigrants should not come to the U.S to acquire an education.

strongly disagree

disagree

neither disagree or

agree

agree

strongly agree

4. Anyone interested in becoming a legal resident should be granted residency.

strongly disagree

disagree

neither disagree or

agree

agree

strongly agree

5. There needs to be a decrease in immigration to the U.S.

strongly disagree

disagree

neither disagree or

agree

agree

strongly agree

Section II: Race In this section we will ask your opinion on interracial marriages and relationships. Please answer the following questions.

6. Are you in an interracial romantic relationship/marriage?

yes

No

7. How likely are you to interact with an interracial couple?

not likely

somewhat

likely

neutral

likely

very likely

8. How likely do you think that people in interracial romantic relationships/marriages face challenges and barriers that same race relationships are not exposed to?

not likely

somewhat

likely

neutral

likely

very likely

9. Are younger generations more likely to be open to interracial romantic relationships/marriages?

not at all open

slightly more open

about the same

more open

much more open

10. In general, would your family accept you in an interracial relationship/marriage?

yes

No

11. If your family would disapprove of an interracial relationship/marriage, what are the reasons?

racism

concern that interracial couples

may not be safe together

cultural differences other

concern about what

others think there are good partners within

your own race uncomfortable around

other races

not applicable

Opinion Study on Immigration,Race andEducation

Section III: Education In this section we are interested in your experience with student activity groups and education. Please answer the following questions.

12. Have you ever participated in or are you a current member of a student activity group?(Student activity groups include: academic, athletic, cultural, political, recreational, social, special interest groups etc.)

yes

no

13. Have you ever fallen behind on class work, homework or any important personal agenda due to student activity?

never

occasionally

often

very often

always

14. How has belonging to a student activity group impacted you academically?

negatively

positively

no impact

not sure

15. I performed better academically after I joined a student activity group

strongly disagree

disagree

neither disagree or agree

agree

strongly agree

16. I easily make friends on campus

strongly disagree

disagree

neither disagree or agree

agree

strongly agree

17. I think it is important for me to pursue the highest level of education in my area of study (e.g. Masters, PhD, PsyD, MD)

strongly disagree

disagree

neither disagree or agree

agree

strongly agree

18. Student activities have given me more opportunities for academic advancement

strongly disagree

disagree

neither disagree or agree

agree

strongly agree

Section IV: Demographics

19. What is your gender?

Male Female Other (specify): ______________

20. What year were you born? | 1 | 9 |___|___|

21. What is your zip code? |___|___|___|___|___| 22. Were any of your parents born outside the

US?Yes No

23. Were you born outside the US?

Yes No

24. Were any of your grandparents born outside the

US?Yes No

25. Including ALL income sources, what do you estimate was your total household income for 2012?(Check ONE)

26. Which of the following racial groups comes closest to identifying you?(check all that apply)

Black Hispanic/ Latina/o Asian /Pacific

Islander

Native White Other (specify)__________

American

Under 8,500

30,000-49,999

8,500-13,499

50,000-69,999

13,500-17,499

70,000-99,999

17,500-29,999

100,000 and over

27. What is your highest level of education? 28. Are you registered as a…

Republican Democrat Independent

Not registered Other (specify)______________

less than high school

high school/GED

some college

associates degree

bachelors degree

some graduate school

graduate degree