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Student Athlete Satisfaction Survey

Student Athlete Satisfaction Survey
Exit Survey
 
 
What is your gender?
 
Female
 
Male
 
 
 
What is your race/ethnicity?
 
African American/Black
 
Asian/Asian American
 
Caucasian/White
 
Hispanic/Latino
 
Multi-Racial
 
Native American/Alaskan Native
 
Other
 
 
 
 
What is your enrollment status?
 
Freshman
 
Sophomore
 
Junior
 
Senior
 
Graduate Student
 
 
 
What is your academic major?
   
 
 
 
What is your personal background?
 
Walk-on, Not Recruited
 
Received Athletically Related Financial Aid
 
Recruited Student Athlete/ No Athletic Aid
 
Began college at Arkansas Tech University
 
Transferred to Arkansas Tech University
 
 
 
In which sports do you participate at Arkansas Tech University?
 
Baseball
 
Men's Basketball
 
Women's Basketball
 
Football
 
Men's Golf
 
Women's Golf
 
Softball
 
Tennis
 
Cross Country
 
Volleyball
 
 
If you are a dual sport participant, what is your primary sport?
   
 
 
 
Coaching:
 
Please indicate the extent to which you agree with each of the following statements about your Head Coach.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
A. My head coach is accessible whenever I need to contact him/her
B. My head coach is knowledgeable about the policies of the Athletics Department
C. My head coach adheres to all the policies of the Athletics Department
D. My head coach treats me fairly
E. My head coach treats my teammates fairly
F. My head coach encourages communication between the team and coaching staff
G. I can talk to my head coach about important issues
H. My head coach monitors my academic progress
I. My head coach supports my academic responsibilities
J. My head coach has explained what is expected of me academically
Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
K. My head coach has communicated team rules clearly and effectively
L. My head coach enforces team policies consistently
M. I enjoy playing for my head coach
N. I respect my head coach
O. I trust my head coach
P. I can talk to my head coach about personal issues
 
 
Please answer the following questions about Hazing*.
Yes No
A. Has your head coach discussed hazing with you?
B. Do you think that you know what constitutes hazing?
C. Have you been subjected to hazing activities?
D. Are you aware of hazing of other team members?
E. Is hazing a common occurrence within your team?
F. Is your head coach aware of hazing activities?
 
 
*Hazing is defined as any action or situation created by a member of the university community against another member of the university community that is negligent or reckless in nature, humiliating, degrading, endangers an individual, or unreasonably interferes with scholastic or employment activities. This action or situation may or may not be initiated for the sole purpose of affiliation or required as a condition or retention of membership into a group or organization.
 
 
 
Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning and Travel:
 
Please answer the following questions about strength & conditioning, and athletic training.
Yes No
A. Are you stronger, faster and generally more fit than when you began at Arkansas Tech University?
B. Has our strength & conditioning program contributed to an improvement in your athletic performance?
C. Has your knowledge of strength & conditioning training methods increased?
D. Has your knowledge of proper nutrition increased?
E. Do you know who your assigned strength/conditioning coach is?
F. Do you feel you and your team received enough individualized attention from the strength & conditioning staff?
G. Have you ever utilized the services of our athletic training area?
 
Please rate the following aspects as they relate to your sport.
Very Poor Poor Average Good Very Good Didn't Use
A. Quality of care you received from athletic trainers
B. Quality of care you received from team physicians or specialists
C. Attitude of athletic trainer assigned to your team
D. Overall environment of the training room
E. Availability of strength & conditioning coaches
F. Instruction relating to equipment and other training methods
G. Instruction relating to training philosophy
H. Instruction specific to your sport
I. The safety of your team’s various methods of travel
J. Hotel accommodations
K. Team meals or meal allowances
L. Organization of trips
 
 
 
How would you rate your athletic experience at Arkansas Tech University?
 
Excellent
 
Very Good
 
Good
 
Average
 
Below Average
 
 
 
To what extent do you as a student athlete feel a part of the student body? (Consider housing, food services, campus activities, etc.)
 
Completely
 
A Great Deal
 
Adequate
 
Very Little
 
Not At All
 
 
 
Do you feel your sport is receiving equitable treatment in Arkansas Tech University's Athletics Program?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
If you were being recruited from high school today, would you choose Arkansas Tech again?
 
Definitely Would
 
Probably Would
 
Probably Would Not
 
Definitely Would Not
 
 
Why or why not?
   
 
 
 
Compliance:
 
Please indicate whether you were informed of NCAA, conference and University regulations in each of the following areas:
Yes No Not Sure
A. Ethical Conduct
B. Amateur Status
C. Financial Aid
D. Employment
E. Academic Standards
F. Appropriate Booster Relationships
G. Eligibility Standards
H. Drug Policy
I. Gambling
J. Agents
 
 
 
Have you been told that you and/or your entire team may be drug tested at any time?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
Do you feel that the drug-testing program is an effective deterrent?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
If you have NCAA compliance questions, do you know where to go?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
Do you feel that the Compliance Officer is readily available to you?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
Do you feel you have an adequate understanding of the NCAA regulations?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
In which areas of the NCAA regulations or any other compliance areas do you need more information or explanation?
   
 
 
 
What methods were used to inform you of NCAA, conference and University regulations?
 
Not informed
 
Face-to-Face Discussions
 
Newsletters
 
Handbooks
 
Posting on Bulletin Boards
 
Other Team Members
 
Other
 
 
 
To what degree is sports-related gambling in your sport present on Arkansas Tech's campus?
 
A Lot
 
Moderate
 
Very Little
 
Not At All
 
 
 
To the best of your knowledge, do your coaches comply with NCAA, Conference and University regulations?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
If No, in what areas do you believe violations may have occurred?
   
 
 
 
Are you aware of any persons or groups associated with Arkansas Tech University who have committed any violations of NCAA, Conference or University regulations?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
If Yes, please explain.
   
 
 
 
External Operations:
 
Please fill in one response to answer each of the following questions.
Yes No
A. Were you told the name of the individual from the Sports Information department who covers your sport?
B. Have you ever visited www.arkansastechsports.com the official website of Arkansas Tech University Athletics?
C. Are you aware that all media guides, player profiles and team statistics are on the website (arkansastechsports.com)?
D. Did a representative of the University Relations department visit your team to review marketing efforts and promotions?
 
 
 
Academic Support
 
How helpful was each of the following services or assistance from the Academic Advising Center?
Not Helpful Helpful Very Helpful Didn't Use
A. Explanation of Satisfactory Progress Rules
B. Assistance with Course Registration
C. Assistance with Course Selection
D. Assistance with the Registration Process
E. Assistance with the Add/Drop Process
F. Back-up Advisor to Major Academic and Peer Advisors
 
 
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the Academic Advising Center for Athletics. If you did not use a particular service or program, fill in Did Not Use.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Did Not Use
A. The Academic Advising staff assisted me with my academic needs
B. Athletes from all sports have equal access to Academic Advising staff and facilities
C. The Bridge to Excellence Program helped me through my transition from high school to college
 
 
 
Athletic Booster Club
 
 
Do you know what the purpose of the Green and Gold Club is?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
What fundraisers did you participate in at Arkansas Tech University?
 
Raffles
 
Selling apparel
 
Stadium clean-up
 
Fundraising Dinner
 
Golf Outing
 
Auction
 
Other
 
 
 
How satisfied were you with the results of your fundraisers?
 
Very Satisfied
 
Satisfied
 
Dissatisfied
 
Very Dissatisfied
 
 
Are you aware that alumni, parents and friends can donate gifts directly to your athletic program?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
Communication & Employment
 
 
What is the best method of communication to get information to you?
 
Voicemail
 
Email
 
Coach
 
SAAC Representative
 
Team Captain
 
Other
 
 
 
Have you read the Student Athlete Handbook?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
What do you think of the Student Athlete Handbook as a source of information about the Athletics Department?
 
Very Informative
 
Informative
 
Not Informative
 
 
During this academic year did you have an off-campus job?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
How many hours a week did you work out of season?
 
Do not work out of season
 
Less than 2 hours per week
 
2 to 5 hours
 
6 to 10 hours
 
11 to 15 hours
 
16 to 20 hours
 
More than 20 hours
 
 
How many hours a week did you work in season?
 
Do not work out of season
 
Less than 2 hours per week
 
2 to 5 hours
 
6 to 10 hours
 
11 to 15 hours
 
16 to 20 hours
 
More than 20 hours
 
 
After graduation, would you have an interest in returning to campus for an alumni game?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
To which other colleges and universities did you apply when you were selecting a school? Please list all the schools and then indicate if you were recruited by that school for athletics.
   
 
 
Why did you choose Arkansas Tech University over these other schools?
   
 
 
What suggestions do you have to improve the athletic experience for student athletes at Arkansas Tech?