State of the College Poll Results
Two versions
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of this survey were distributed in order to reduce the number of
questions for each participant to answer. The results from these two
versions are presented separately below. State of the College Poll (Version 1)
The intent of this survey is to give the administration a better
understanding of the Dartmouth student body. If you have additional
comments or a particular experience that you would like to share,
please enter it in the comments section provided. Thanks!
1. Gender
Male 42.6% (142)
Female 56.8% (189)
TOTAL 99.4% 333
2. Class
2005 25.8% (86)
2006 17.4% (58)
2007 23.4% (78)
2008 32.7% (109)
TOTAL 99.4% 333
3. Dartmouth promotes a racially and ethnically integrated environment.
Strongly Agree 4.2% (14)
Agree 41.1% (137)
Neutral 24.3% (81)
Disagree 25.5% (85)
Strongly Disagree 4.5% (15)
N/A 0.3% (1)
TOTAL 100.0% 333
4. I feel that I have access to and information about places of worship that interest me.
Strongly Agree 16.8% (56)
Agree 46.8% (156)
Neutral 13.2% (44)
Disagree 6.9% (23)
Strongly Disagree 2.1% (7)
N/A 14.1% (47)
TOTAL 100.0% 333
5. I feel that my religious views are respected and tolerated on campus.
Strongly Agree 27.3% (91)
Agree 46.8% (156)
Neutral 10.2% (34)
Disagree 6.3% (21)
Strongly Disagree 2.4% (8)
N/A 6.9% (23)
TOTAL 100.0% 333
6. I feel the administration is responsive to concerns of the student body.
Strongly Agree 1.5% (5)
Agree 23.4% (78)
Neutral 39.9% (133)
Disagree 22.8% (76)
Strongly Disagree 11.4% (38)
N/A 0.9% (3)
TOTAL 100.0% 333
7. I feel informed about the Campaign for the Dartmouth Experience.
Strongly Agree 2.1% (7)
Agree 8.7% (29)
Neutral 16.5% (55)
Disagree 43.5% (145)
Strongly Disagree 27.9% (93)
N/A 1.2% (4)
TOTAL 100.0% 333
8. I understand the administration�s visions for Dartmouth in 10 years.
Strongly Agree 1.5% (5)
Agree 9.9% (33)
Neutral 16.2% (54)
Disagree 48.9% (163)
Strongly Disagree 23.1% (77)
N/A 0.3% (1)
TOTAL 100.0% 333
9. In general, how do you feel about Dartmouth�s alcohol policy?
Too Strict 45.3% (151)
Just Right 38.7% (129)
Too Weak 6.3% (21)
Other 9.6% (32)
TOTAL 100.0% 333
10. I understand the Good Samaritan policy and would be comfortable using it.
Strongly Agree 6.6% (22)
Agree 38.1% (127)
Neutral 16.2% (54)
Disagree 27.3% (91)
Strongly Disagree 9.3% (31)
N/A 2.4% (8)
TOTAL 100.0% 333
11. I would be more likely to use the Good Samaritan policy if I
knew there would be no chance of me or the intoxicated person being
disciplined by the college.
Strongly Agree 58.9% (196)
Agree 25.5% (85)
Neutral 6.6% (22)
Disagree 3.3% (11)
Strongly Disagree 1.8% (6)
N/A 3.9% (13)
TOTAL 100.0% 333
12. I believe the admissions office�s portrayal of Dartmouth to be consistent with my experience at the school.
Strongly Agree 5.7% (19)
Agree 40.2% (134)
Neutral 27.0% (90)
Disagree 18.9% (63)
Strongly Disagree 6.0% (20)
N/A 2.1% (7)
TOTAL 100.0% 333
13. (If you are on Financial Aid) I am satisfied with my experiences with the Financial Aid Office.
Strongly Agree 8.4% (28)
Agree 20.4% (68)
Neutral 6.9% (23)
Disagree 6.9% (23)
Strongly Disagree 4.8% (16)
N/A 43.2% (144)
TOTAL 90.7% 333
14. I am satisfied with my experiences with the Career Services office.
Strongly Agree 6.6% (22)
Agree 24.9% (83)
Neutral 19.8% (66)
Disagree 11.4% (38)
Strongly Disagree 5.7% (19)
N/A 31.5% (105)
TOTAL 100.0% 333
15. I feel there is sufficient ideological diversity among Dartmouth faculty.
Strongly Agree 6.0% (20)
Agree 33.9% (113)
Neutral 27.3% (91)
Disagree 21.6% (72)
Strongly Disagree 10.2% (34)
N/A 0.9% (3)
TOTAL 100.0% 333
16. I feel that Dartmouth places a sufficient weight on teaching ability when making tenure decisions.
Strongly Agree 3.6% (12)
Agree 26.4% (88)
Neutral 27.0% (90)
Disagree 24.6% (82)
Strongly Disagree 5.7% (19)
N/A 12.6% (42)
TOTAL 100.0% 333
17. I am satisfied with student/faculty interaction at Dartmouth.
Strongly Agree 20.4% (68)
Agree 51.7% (172)
Neutral 16.5% (55)
Disagree 9.0% (30)
Strongly Disagree 2.4% (8)
N/A (0)
TOTAL 100.0% 333
18. I am satisfied with the size of my classes at Dartmouth.
Strongly Agree 12.0% (40)
Agree 51.7% (172)
Neutral 13.2% (44)
Disagree 16.8% (56)
Strongly Disagree 6.3% (21)
N/A (0)
TOTAL 100.0% 333
19. I _______ get into the classes I want each term.
Almost Never 0.3% (1)
Sometimes 8.4% (28)
Often 10.8% (36)
Usually 31.5% (105)
Almost Always 48.9% (163)
N/A (0)
TOTAL 100.0% 333
20. I am satisfied with the D-Plan system.
Strongly Agree 15.6% (52)
Agree 40.2% (134)
Neutral 20.1% (67)
Disagree 18.0% (60)
Strongly Disagree 6.0% (20)
N/A (0)
TOTAL 100.0% 333
21. I feel informed about the range of opportunities for off-terms.
Strongly Agree 13.2% (44)
Agree 50.2% (167)
Neutral 14.7% (49)
Disagree 19.2% (64)
Strongly Disagree 2.4% (8)
N/A 0.3% (1)
TOTAL 100.0% 333
22. I am satisfied with the FSP and LSA programs.
Strongly Agree 17.1% (57)
Agree 31.2% (104)
Neutral 10.5% (35)
Disagree 9.6% (32)
Strongly Disagree 3.0% (10)
N/A 28.5% (95)
TOTAL 100.0% 333
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State of the College Poll (Version 2)
The intent of this survey is to give the administration a better
understanding of the Dartmouth student body. If you have additional
comments or a particular experience that you would like to share,
please enter it in the comments section provided. Thanks!
1. Gender
Male 47.7% (185)
Female 52.3% (203)
TOTAL 100.0% 388
2. Class
2005 21.6% (84)
2006 28.1% (109)
2007 22.7% (88)
2008 26.0% (101)
TOTAL 98.5% 388
3. I am satisfied by the range of services available at Dick�s House.
Strongly Agree 3.9% (15)
Agree 44.8% (174)
Neutral 22.4% (87)
Disagree 15.7% (61)
Strongly Disagree 4.4% (17)
N/A 8.8% (34)
TOTAL 100.0% 388
4. I am satisfied with my Dick�s House experiences.
Strongly Agree 4.4% (17)
Agree 34.8% (135)
Neutral 19.1% (74)
Disagree 23.5% (91)
Strongly Disagree 8.0% (31)
N/A 10.3% (40)
TOTAL 100.0% 388
5. I am generally satisfied with room assignments and the availability of housing at Dartmouth.
Strongly Agree 3.4% (13)
Agree 39.2% (152)
Neutral 16.5% (64)
Disagree 29.1% (113)
Strongly Disagree 10.8% (42)
N/A 1.0% (4)
TOTAL 100.0% 388
6. I am satisfied with ORL�s decision to eliminate all smoking dorms.
Strongly Agree 45.6% (177)
Agree 22.7% (88)
Neutral 10.3% (40)
Disagree 10.3% (40)
Strongly Disagree 10.6% (41)
N/A 0.5% (2)
TOTAL 100.0% 388
7. I feel there is adequate parking for undergraduates at Dartmouth College.
Strongly Agree 0.8% (3)
Agree 6.2% (24)
Neutral 11.9% (46)
Disagree 33.0% (128)
Strongly Disagree 39.7% (154)
N/A 8.5% (33)
TOTAL 100.0% 388
8. I feel that a parking garage should be built for Dartmouth undergraduates.
Strongly Agree 27.8% (108)
Agree 28.6% (111)
Neutral 17.3% (67)
Disagree 14.9% (58)
Strongly Disagree 8.0% (31)
N/A 3.4% (13)
TOTAL 100.0% 388
9. I am satisfied with the range of social options at Dartmouth.
Strongly Agree 12.6% (49)
Agree 42.8% (166)
Neutral 19.1% (74)
Disagree 17.5% (68)
Strongly Disagree 7.7% (30)
N/A 0.3% (1)
TOTAL 100.0% 388
10. I feel safe on campus.
Strongly Agree 67.8% (263)
Agree 27.8% (108)
Neutral 2.3% (9)
Disagree 1.8% (7)
Strongly Disagree 0.3% (1)
N/A (0)
TOTAL 100.0% 388
11. I am satisfied with the conduct of Dartmouth Safety and Security.
Strongly Agree 10.1% (39)
Agree 42.5% (165)
Neutral 22.4% (87)
Disagree 15.5% (60)
Strongly Disagree 8.0% (31)
N/A 1.5% (6)
TOTAL 100.0% 388
12. I am satisfied with the administration�s interactions with the Greek system.
Strongly Agree 1.3% (5)
Agree 15.5% (60)
Neutral 30.2% (117)
Disagree 30.2% (117)
Strongly Disagree 15.7% (61)
N/A 7.2% (28)
TOTAL 100.0% 388
13. The College�s regulations regarding the Greek system are _________.
Too Strict 44.6% (173)
Just Right 25.8% (100)
Not strict enough 9.0% (35)
N/A 14.2% (55)
Other 6.4% (25)
TOTAL 100.0% 388
14. I am satisfied with the number of locations of Dartmouth Greenprint.
Strongly Agree 2.6% (10)
Agree 35.1% (136)
Neutral 9.5% (37)
Disagree 42.8% (166)
Strongly Disagree 9.5% (37)
N/A 0.5% (2)
TOTAL 100.0% 388
15. I am satisfied with the availability of funding for intramural and club sports.
Strongly Agree 2.1% (8)
Agree 19.1% (74)
Neutral 24.0% (93)
Disagree 13.9% (54)
Strongly Disagree 11.3% (44)
N/A 29.6% (115)
TOTAL 100.0% 388
16.On an average weeknight (Sunday through Thursday), I go to bed at ___________.
10:00 0.3% (1)
10:30 0.8% (3)
11:00 3.1% (12)
11:30 4.6% (18)
12:00 14.4% (56)
12:30 14.7% (57)
1:00 16.8% (65)
1:30 18.0% (70)
2:00 11.1% (43)
2:30 7.7% (30)
3:00 5.9% (23)
3:30 1.5% (6)
4:00 0.8% (3)
Other: 5:30 0.3% (1)
TOTAL 100.0% 388