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Student overall satisfaction (Likert scale used: strongly agree “5”; agree “4”; neutral “3”; disagree “2”; strongly disagree “1”) |
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of my first-year experience. |
I think Qatar University is offering high-quality education to its students. |
Other courses I registered for this semester helped me adapt to university life. |
I would choose to register at QU if I had the choice to start over again. |
I plan to continue to study at Qatar University. |
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100-level course evaluation (Likert scale used: strongly agree “5”; agree “4”; neutral “3”; disagree “2”; strongly disagree “1”) |
Overall course experience |
Overall, I had a good experience with this course. |
Timing and duration |
The course session durations were adequate. |
The timing of the course sessions was appropriate. |
Content and lesson delivery |
The content delivered in this course was adequate. |
The sessions were delivered as outlined in the syllabus. |
Participation in activities |
This course helped me adapt to college life easily after high school. |
This course helped me become aware of the various activities taking place on campus. |
Interactions with others |
This course encouraged me to interact both academically and socially with my classmates. |
The course has increased my interactions with faculty members and staff (course instructor, academic advisor, etc.). |
Motivation and academic performance |
This course had increased my motivation to excel in my higher education degree. |
This course has endorsed my academic performance. |
Improvement in skills and awareness |
The knowledge I gained in this course helped me have clear objectives about my involvement in QU. |
This course has given me the opportunity to develop my writing skills. |
This course has given me the opportunity to develop my presentation skills. |
This course has improved my time management skills. |
This course has given me the tools and skills to succeed in college. |
This course has helped me recognize my career preferences. |
Perceived importance |
This course is important for first-year students. |
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Citizenship skills and knowledge (Likert scale used: strongly agree “5”; agree “4”; neutral “3”; disagree “2”; strongly disagree “1”) |
I have good knowledge of Qatar’s National Vision 2030. |
I have good knowledge of Qatar’s National Development Strategy. |
I am aware of the UREP∗ program for undergraduate students. |
I plan to achieve change and development in my future career. |
I know how to develop my leadership skills through the services and activities offered by QU. |
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Sense of belonging (Likert scale used: strongly agree “5”; agree “4”; neutral “3”; disagree “2”; strongly disagree “1”) |
I feel part of college campus life. |
I feel responsible for my own education and learning. |
I feel capable to continue my academic studies. |
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Interaction (scale used: never “0”; 1-2 times per semester “1”; 1-2 times per month “2”; once a week “3”; 2-3 times per week “4”; daily “5”) |
How often have you interacted with this course instructor outside class? |
How often have you interacted with your other course instructors outside class? |
How often have you interacted with academic advisors/counselors? |
How often have you interacted with close friends at this institution? |
How often have you interacted with graduate students/teaching assistants? |
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Awareness and utilization of support services |
Are you aware of each of the following campus resources/support services? (“Yes”/“no”) |
How often have you utilized each of the following campus resources/support services? (“Frequently,” “occasionally,” and “not at all”) |
Printing and photocopying service |
Financial aid |
Transportation (e.g., campus express) |
Student call center |
Academic advice |
Textbooks |
Group therapy |
Student Learning Support Center (e.g., writing labs) |
Qatar University Center for Volunteer Work |
Career services |
Library |
Student counsel |
International students |
Student employment |
Student clubs |
Sport activities |
Voluntary work and community service |
Awareness (0, 1) |
Frequency of utilization (1, 2, 3) |
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