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Please answer the following questions to the best of your knowledge. It will take approximately 20 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can skip the question and move onto the next. Your survey responses will be stricly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Olga Carmona at 1-845-752-5040 or by email at [email protected]. Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
 
 
If you are not 18 years of age or older you cannot participate in this study.
Are you 18 years or older?
 
 
Academic/Nurturing Environment. The instructors, the curriculum, the resources and the students contribute to an academic school environment. These questions are being asked in order to see if you perceived the environment at BHSEC to be a richly academic one or not. I would like to begin with your instructors'. I would like your perception of your instructors' organization, training and knowledge of subject matter, since instructors contribute to a school environment. Please indicate whether you Strongly Agree (SA), Agree (A), are Neutral (N), Disagree (D), or Strongly Disagree (SD) with each of the following statements by placing a circle around the number which best represents your response. The instructors at BHSEC...
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Were qualified college professors (PhD's).
Had teaching certifications (Ed.d, M.A., M.A.T., teaching certificate).
Had a thorough knowledge of course content.
Seemed poorly prepared for class.
Used a variety of instructional methods (visual aids, audio, text, etc.).
Explained assignments clearly.
Did not provide constructive feedback.
Provided consistent feedback.
 
 
Academic Curriculum.
The Bard High School Early College consists of certain required courses and electives. Referring to the curriculum at BHSEC,...
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
The First Year Seminar taught me how to wrestle with significant works and ideas in the Western intellectual tradition.
The Sophomore Seminar introduced me to the intellectual revolution of modernism.
The Sophomore Seminar did not teach me how to reflect on the interconnectedness of the global world.
The seminar courses helped develop my interpretive/critical skills through writing and reading.
The humanities division was stronger than the math and science division.
The critical/analytical writing skills that I learned from BHSEC did not prepare me well for the rigorous work at my 4-year college.
BHSEC prepared me well in the one-year science course that was required in order to graduate.
BHSEC prepared me well in the one-year college math course that was required in order to graduate.
BHSEC did not prepare me well in the one-year required language course.
BHSEC prepared me well in the non-required elective courses (such as psychology, philosophy, literature).
BHSEC prepared me well in the "doing art" electives (such as studio art, creative writing, etc.).
The workload at BHSEC was just as heavy as that of a 4-year college.
 
 
More specifically, the courses are what comprise the curriculum. The following questions ask if the courses at BHSEC were academically rich. In general, the courses at BHSEC...
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Were challenging.
Contributed to my intellectual growth.
Used current texts.
Did not encourage further research.
Used difficult texts.
Opened my mind to new ideas and thoughts.
Gave me a curiosity for knowledge.
Were uninteresting.
 
 
Resources. The following are questions that have to do with your perceptions of the resources that were available at BHSEC. BHSEC...
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Had well equipped computer labs.
Did not have a well equipped library.
Had a library staff that was knowledgeable and helpful.
Had well equipped science labs.
Did not make arrangements for students to use outside resources when needed.
Had adequate student/teacher ratios in the classrooms.
 
 
Students. Students also contribute to an academic environment. Students...
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Did not complete assignments on time.
Arrived to class late.
Participated actively in class discussions.
Used the resources provided.
Were studious (applied themselves seriously to their studies).
Contributed novel ideas in class.
Did further research out of interest.
Did not contribute to outreach activities in the neighborhood.
 
 
Rich/Nurturing Environment. You just completed your responses on your perceptions of the academic aspect of the environment. Now I would like to ask you about nurturance at BHSEC. I would like to begin by asking you some questions on how the faculty contributed to the dimension of nurturance. The faculty...
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Were always ready to listen.
Believed that I was capable of doing challenging work at a young age.
Were not understanding.
Set high expectations for me.
Made students feel uncomfortable in discussing issues and concerns with them.
Valued diversity (by reflecting it in their teaching).
Were easily accessible.
Were supportive.
 
 
The Administrators. Besides the faculty, the administrators of the school also contributed to the environment. The administrators include people such as the principal, vice principal, the registrar, the dean, etc. Please answer the following questions relating to the administration. The administrators...
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Were accessible when needed.
Were not caring.
Ensured that transcripts were sent to other colleges in due time.
Explained the college policy/rules of the school to the students.
Visited the classrooms to observe.
Participated in school activities.
Were not highly committed to the goals of the school.
 
 
Students. Students also contribute to a nurturing environment. Students at BHSEC...
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Encouraged each other to succeed.
Rarely helped each other when they needed help.
Worked together on assignments.
Studied together for exams.
Organized school events together.
Rarely visited professors during their office hours.
Participated in extracurricular activities.
 
 
 
How comfortable were you at BHSEC? If comfortable, please elaborate. If uncomfortable, please elaborate.
   
Did BHSEC make you feel included or isolated? How so?
   
What are some things BHSEC could have done to make the environment a much more nurturing and caring one?
   
 
 
Plans and Life Skills. There were many heightened expectations placed on the students when they were at BHSEC. BHSEC has however four major goals. It wants its students to graduate from BHSEC, then to continue on to a 4 year University/College, then to graduate from a 4 year University/College, and finally to develop certain expectations and life skills. The following questions ask about each one of these goals. Please select the appropriate response.
When did you graduate from The Bard High School Early College?
 

Are you in college now?
 
 
If you answered NO to the above question, please explain what you are doing now.
   
If you are working now, please explain what type of work you are doing.
   
 

If you are in college now, what year are you in?
 

Do you plan to graduate from college?
 
 
If yes, when do you plan to graduate?
   
 
 
The following questions concern a number of life skills (skills that one would find useful in life). Since BHSEC I am...
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Taking more initiative in my learning.
Working harder to achieve.
Developing more critical thinking skills.
Enjoying writing less.
Enjoying reading less.
More open to a pluralistic worldview.
More curious for knowledge.
Able to handle challenging texts.
Less confident in my capabilities.
 
 
Demographic Questions
What type of school did you come from before BHSEC?
 

What is your gender?
 
 
Date of birth.
   
 

How do you self-identify? As a(n)...
 

What is your sexual preference?
 

How would you describe your family's economic status?
 

What religion do you consider yourself to be part of? (if any)
 
 
Questions about your perceptions of BHSEC's demography.
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
You believe BHSEC was a very diverse school.
You believe the staff and faculty at BHSEC lacked diversity.
You felt that there was enough community support for people of different backgrounds.
You saw your professors as role models who value diversity.
You felt comfortable with the diversity of the school.
You felt like you were treated differently because of your ethnicity.
There were enough activities held at BHSEC that promoted diversity.
You felt as if you were a minority at BHSEC.
You learned things from people that were different from you.
 
 
 
If there were things you could change about BHSEC, what would they be?
   
Was there something that you wish was present at BHSEC but wasnt present?
   
Do you have any other comments that you would lke to share in this questionnaire about BHSEC?
   
 
 

Would you like to participate in a follow-up interview?
 
 
If yes, please leave an email address.
   
 
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