Undergraduate Students

Rice University

Faculty and Staff Survey Questionnaire

April 2007

We are surveying Rice staff, scholars and faculty to seek opinions on various topics regarding Rice University. Our goal is to develop a clear understanding of the university’s image so that we can provide better marketing initiatives in the coming years. We value your opinions and ask for 10 minutes of your time to answer a few questions. We want to hear what you think. There are no "right" or "wrong" answers. Your responses are strictly confidential and your answers will be used only for this research. Should we share specific findings, names will not be used.

1. What is/are your roles(s) at Rice? (Please check all that apply)
	current employee
	former, retired or emeritus/emerita employee
ACADEMIC
	Faculty / Scholar / Researcher / Lecturer
	tenured non-tenured adjunct
	"provost" or "dean" is/was in one or more of my titles
	I am/was director of one or more centers, institutes or other academic divisions or programs (or equivalent title)
	I am/was chair or director of one or more academic department/program(s)
	I am/was editor of one or more academic journals
	I am/was a thesis advisor for one or more graduate students
	I am/was involved in academic advising
	I am/was involved in the admission process
	I am/was involved in one or more of the residential colleges:
	As a master/co-master As a resident associate As a non-resident associate
	I am/was involved in one or more university committee Other academic involvement
ADMINISTRATIVE
	Staff member
	"president" is/was in one or more of my titles
	I am/was a department director (or equivalent title)
	I am/was involved in one or more of the residential colleges:
	As a master/co-master As a resident associate
	As a non-resident associate As a college coordinator
	I am/was involved in academic advising
	I am/was involved in the admission process
	I am/was involved in one or more university committee Other administrative involvement
2. How long have you been employed at Rice University?

3a. In Houston, when you meet people for the first time and you tell them you work for Rice University, what are their most typical reactions?

3b. How do these reactions differ when you speak to people in other parts of the state, country or world?

4. In one sentence, how would you describe Rice University?

5. In your opinion, what is Rice University best at?

6. In your opinion, what is Rice University’s greatest weakness?

7. What makes Rice University’s education distinctive?

8. Rice's Vision for the Second Century states that we are a "leading research university which aspires to pathbreaking research, unsurpassed teaching and contributions to the betterment of our world." What does this mean for Rice? What does it mean for your role at the university?

9. What does becoming one of the top research institutions mean to you? What does it mean for your role at the university?

10. What are your top three sources for updates on Rice University and campus events?

11. What information do you wish you were presently receiving from Rice, but are not?

12. In what formats and how often would you like to get updates from Rice on various topics, such as campus happenings, course information, etc.?

13. To how many Rice University publications, newsletters, Web sites or journals are you responsible for contributing information?
	None 1 2-4 5-9 10-19 20 or more
How many Rice events do you attend or assist in planning each year?
	none 1 2-4 5-9 10-19 20 or more
14. Adjective list – Check three that best describe Rice University as it is today. Contemporary Charming Small town Successful Young Up-to-date Rugged Daring Leader Outdoorsy Spirited Sincere Honest Intelligent Sentimental Reliable Friendly Tough Corporate Exciting Upper-class Independent Hardworking Cheerful Cool Good looking Feminine Western Masculine Technical Unique Real Glamorous Trendy Imaginative Wholesome Original Confident Secure Down-to-Earth Smooth Family oriented
15. Adjective list - Check three that best describe the ideal Rice University. Contemporary Charming Small town Successful Young Up-to-date Rugged Daring Leader Outdoorsy Spirited Sincere Honest Intelligent Sentimental Reliable Friendly Tough Corporate Exciting Upper-class Independent Hardworking Cheerful Cool Good-looking Feminine Western Masculine Technical Unique Real Glamorous Trendy Imaginative Wholesome Original Confident Secure Down-to-Earth Smooth Family oriented