Whole of University Experience Survey
The purpose of this survey is to collect information on how satisfied students are with the university and its facilities. Your responses will provide valuable information on where the university is doing well and what needs to be improved.
All information is completely confidential. No data or report will be produced which allows individuals to be identified.
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Please provide your name and student ID number. We need this so that we can -
1 - mark you off our mailing list
2 - link your answers to the information the university already has (eg your age, sex) so that you don't need to answer so many questions.
3 - Enter you in the prize draw!
Family name
Given name(s)
Student ID number
Your survey will not be accepted without your student number.
Issues related to your course
Please answer the following questions in relation to your current course of study, eg Law, Biology, History etc.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Unable to judge
My course is meeting my expectations.
I have been encouraged to be an independent learner.
Most administrative staff are helpful.
I am finding my course intellectually stimulating.
I have a clear idea of where my course is going.
Staff are enthusiastic about the units they teach.
My course provides me with a variety of options about how I learn (eg online, Lectopia).
Overall, I am really enjoying my course
I am satisfied with my university experience so far.
This course has provided me with opportunities to -
To a great extent
To a moderate extent
To a small extent
Not at all
Not applicable
improve my written communication skills
develop my oral communication skills
understand and use numerical information (eg graphs, statistical information).
communicate using information technology
think critically
feel confident about solving unfamiliar problems
think creatively
improve my research skills
develop my capacity to relate to and collaborate with others
acquire knowledge and understanding of fields of study beyond my own discipline area
This course -
To a great extent
To a moderate extent
To a small extent
Not at all
Not applicable
stimulates my enthusiasm for further learning
encourages me to value perspectives other than my own
promotes the development of ethical values
Student Services
How satisfied are you with the following services? If you have not used a service, please select 'I have not used this'.
University Student Services
I have not used this
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Bookshop
Careers Office
Chaplaincy
Childcare
Counselling
Disability Services
Faculty Student Admin
Equity Office
External Studies
First Year Co-ordinator (First Year students only)
Health Service
Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre
Murdoch International
Student Service Centre
Campus Living Accommodation Services
Student Learning Centre (SLC)
I have not used this
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Numeracy support classes
ESL workshops
Academic study skills workshops
Individual consultations
Library
Which library do you normally use?
South Street campus
Rockingham campus
Peel campus
Curriculum Resource Centre
Veterinary Library
How satisfied are you with the following facilities at the library you normally use?
I have not used this
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Range of books (including e-books)
Range of journals/periodicals/databases
Library training workshops
Books in the reserve collection
Electronic course material service (e-reserve)
Helpfulness of library staff
Information about library services
Library opening hours
Library's 24/7 Learning Common
Availability of library computing facilities
Availability of photocopying and printing facilities
Ease of locating books on the shelves
Availability of study places
Availability of group study rooms
Navigating the library’s website
Using MyLibrary
Are you aware of the Library food and drink policy?
Yes
No
Unsure
Please comment on your understanding of the Library food and drink policy.
Please comment on any issues or any suggestions you might have related to the Library food and drink policy.
How satisfied are you with the following services? If you have not used a service, please select 'I have not used this'.
Student Guild
I have not used this
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Student Guild
Sport and Recreation Centre
Sports Clubs
Other Clubs
Computing Facilities and Staff
I have not used this
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
IT Service Desk
Internet access for students
Helpfulness of IT Service Desk staff
Computer labs on campus
Wireless computing
For those services you have used, please rate how important they are to YOU.
University Student Services
Very Important
Important
Of little importance
Not at all important
Bookshop
Careers Office
Chaplaincy
Childcare
Counselling
Disability Services
Faculty Student Admin
Equity Office
External Studies
First Year Co-ordinator (First Year students only)
Health Service
Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre
Murdoch International
Student Service Centre
Campus Living Accommodation Services
Student Learning Centre (SLC)
Very Important
Important
Of little importance
Not at all important
Numeracy support classes
ESL workshops
Academic study skills workshops
Individual consultations
Library
Very Important
Important
Of little importance
Not at all important
Range of books (including e-books)
Range of journals/periodicals/databases
Library training workshops
Books in the reserve collection
Electronic course material service
Helpfulness of library staff
Information about library services
Library opening hours
Library's 24/7 Learning Common
Availability of library computing facilities
Availability of photocopying and printing facilities
Ease of locating books on the shelves
Availability of study places
Availability of group study rooms
Navigating the library’s website
Using MyLibrary
Student Guild
Very Important
Important
Of little importance
Not at all important
Student Guild
Sport and Recreation Centre
Sports Clubs
Other Clubs
Computing Facilities and Staff
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Little Importance
Not at all important
IT Service Desk
Internet access for students
Helpfulness of IT Service Desk staff
Computer labs on campus
Wireless computing
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Unable to judge
I had good access to computing facilities and services
Where it was used, the information technology in teaching and learning was effective
Campus Environment
Which campus do you generally use?
South Street
Rockingham
Peel
None, I am an off-campus student
If you do not come on campus, please click here to continue the survey.
Please rate your satisfaction with each of the following. If you feel anything does not apply to you, please select the 'Not applicable' option.
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Not applicable
General appearance of the campus
'User friendliness' of the campus for people with disabilities
Security measures
Availability of telephones
Availability of banking facilities
Availability of places to meet/socialise
Suitability of rooms used in your course
Number of available car parking spaces
Outdoor lighting
Provision of secure cycle racks
Eating facilities
Other commercial services (eg travel agent, hairdresser)
Now please rate how important each of these are to YOU.
Very Important
Important
Of little importance
Not at all important
General appearance of the campus
'User friendliness' of the campus for people with disabilities
Security measures
Availability of telephones
Availability of banking facilities
Availability of places to meet/socialise
Suitability of rooms used in your course
Number of available car parking spaces
Outdoor lighting
Provision of secure cycle racks
Eating facilities
Other commercial services (eg travel agent, hairdresser)
First Year Students
If this is not your first year of study at Murdoch University, please click here to continue the survey.
How much influence did each of the following have on your decision to choose your course of study at Murdoch?
Strong influence
Moderate influence
A little influence
No influence
Not applicable
My course of study is not offered elsewhere in WA
It has the best reputation in my chosen field of study
I thought I would fit in well at Murdoch
I was limited by my TER results
I think this course has a good reputation with employers
It's the closest university to my home
Advice from teacher(s)
My friends were choosing to study at Murdoch
Murdoch's facilities
The social life on campus
Murdoch has a really good teaching reputation
Advice from Murdoch's admissions counsellors
Murdoch cares for its students
The attractiveness of the campus
Graduates from this course are highly satisfied
Opportunities for flexible (eg part-time or external) study
Family and/or friends who are current or past Murdoch students
Advice from other family members/friends
I think Murdoch graduates from this course earn high salaries
The opportunity to do a double major
I think Murdoch graduates from this course have good employment rates
Other (please rate and write in below)
For all students
About You
Are you employed during the semester?
Yes
No
If YES, how many hours per week, on average, are you employed during the semester?
Overall
Please rate the following, based on your experience of them at Murdoch University so far, on a scale from poor to excellent
Poor
Excellent
overall student services
the library
the computing facilities
the physical environment on campus
your course of study
the university overall
Your Comments?
What do you like best about being a student at Murdoch University?
What is most needing improvement at Murdoch?
Thank you
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