ACE: Learning Communities

Please answer each of the following questions according to your own expectations and experience. Your responses are confidential and you may choose to leave any item blank.

1. What was your high school GPA?

A+/4.0
A/4.0
A-/3.7
B+/3.3
B/3.0
B-/2.7
C+/2.3
C/2.0
C-/1.7
D+/1.3
D/1.0
D-/0.7
F/0.0

2. What do you plan to major in?

3. Are you an in state or out of state student? In State Out Of State

4. What is the best description of your living situation this semester?

With parents or other relatives
Other private home, apartment
Residence halls
Fraternity / sorority
Other campus student housing
Other

5. What of the following best describes your ethnic or racial background? (Please select only one response).

Caucasian
Filipino
Chinese
Black
Mixed: No-Hawaiian
Other Pacific Islander
Japanese
Hawaiian or Part-Hawaiian
Korean
Samoan
Hispanic
Other

6a. What is the highest level of formal education obtained by your father?

Grammar school or less
Some high school
High school graduate
Postsecondary school other than college
Some college
College degree
Some graduate school
Graduate degree

6b. What is the highest level of formal education obtained by your mother?

Grammar school or less
Some high school
High school graduate
Postsecondary school other than college
Some college
College degree
Some graduate school
Graduate degree

7. What is the best estimate of your parents’ total income last year? Consider all income before taxes. (Mark one)

Less than $10,000
$10,000-14,999
$15,000-19,999
$20,000-24,999
$30,000-39,999
$40,000-49,999
$50,000-59,999
$60,000-74,999
$75,000-99,999
$100,000-149,999
$150,000-199,999
$200,000-249,999
$250,000 or more

8. Are you presently enrolled in the Honors Program at UHM? Yes No

9. Do you receive financial aid from the government or through scholarships? Yes No

10. Do you have a 4-year academic plan? Yes No

How well informed do you feel presently about:	Very well informed	Informed	Neutral	Not informed	Not informed at all
11. Core graduation requirements at UHM.
12. Major requirements at UHM.
13. Procedures for enrolling for classes.
14. How to find out information associated with your student status.

Please indicate the level to which you agree with the following statements:

ACE Learning Communities	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly disagree
15. I expect to study with other students from my learning community.
16. I expect to build friendships with students from my learning community.
17. I expect to have an easier transition to college, because of my participation in a learning community.
18. I expect the CAS 110 seminar format will allow me to feel comfortable participating in class discussions.
19. I expect the CAS 110 seminar will introduce me to other resources and programs on campus.
20. I expect to know many students from different backgrounds at UHM.

Resources & Support Services	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly disagree
21. I expect to use a tutor while in college.
22. I expect to use a learning lab through the Manoa Writing Workshop or Learning Assistance Center to improve study or academic skills (reading, writing, etc.).
23. I expect to utilize the supplemental instruction and tutoring services provided by the Learning Assistance Center.
24. I expect to utilize services provided by University Health Services.
25. I would expect to visit counselors at the Counseling and Student Development Center in a time of need.
26. I expect to visit the Center for Career Development and Student Employment and utilize their resources and services.
27. I expect to play a team sport (intramural, club, intercollegiate).
28. I plan to utilize the services provided by the Student Success Center at Sinclair Library.
29. I expect to use a campus library regularly to find information.
30. I expect to meet friends or classmates at the library.

Faculty Interaction & Advising	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly disagree
31. Non-classroom interactions with faculty will have a positive influence on my intellectual growth.
32. Non-classroom interactions with faculty will have a positive influence on my personal growth.
33. I expect that my discussions with an advisor will provide me with a better understanding of my academic options.
34. I expect that my discussions with an advisor will help me to clarify my academic progress, plans, and goals.

Information & Technology	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly disagree
35. I expect to learn how to find and evaluate information sources more effectively.
36. I feel comfortable searching for information using library resources, such as the catalog, databases, indexes, etc.
37. I understand how to use the STAR website.
38. I understand how to access the Laulima site.
39. I utilize “My Tools” and “My Courses” in MyUH Portal.

Resources	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly disagree
40. I know how to find information about academic departments and particular classes.
41. I know where to go to talk about academic and/or career planning.
42. I know where to go to find out about internships and cooperative education opportunities.
43. I know where to find out about student government.
44. I know where to find out about student clubs and other activities.
45. I know how to become involved in research with a faculty member.
46. I know where to go to find out about service learning and volunteer opportunities.

Time Management	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly disagree
47. I have a set of goals for myself each day.
48. I have a clear idea of what I want to accomplish in the next week.
49. I have set goals for the entire semester.
50. Community service is important to me.

51. Have you ever had a money management course in high school? Yes No

52. How many credit cards do you have in your name only?
0
1
2
3
4
5+

53. How many credit cards do you have under your parents' account?
0
1
2
3
4
5+

54. Do you currently have a job? Yes No

55. If yes, how many hours do you work a week?
0
1-5
6-10
11-15
16-20
21+

56. Do you ever find yourself not able to sleep at night worrying about your finances? Yes No

57. Are you not willing to open your mail because you are afraid to look at the bill? Yes No

58. Have you ever transferred the balance from one credit card account to another? Yes No

59. Are you currently paying only the minimum balance on your credit card(s)? Yes No

60. Have you ever overdrawn your debit card or checking account? Yes No

61. I have a clear understanding of the total cost of a college education. Yes No

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly disagree
62. I am concerned about my ability to finance my college education.
63. I am concerned about my money management skills.

Goals & Expectations	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly disagree
64. It is my goal to earn a degree from UHM.
65. I am happy that I am attending UHM.
66. Graduating from UHM is important to me.
67. I expect to complete my first semester.
68. I expect to complete my first year.
69. I expect to complete the rest of my college career at UHM.
70. I expect to do well the rest of my college career at UHM.
71. I plan to attend and participate in co-curricular activities.
72. I feel as though I am part of the University of Hawaii community.

73. What do you expect your college GPA to be at the end of the first semester?
A+/4.0
A/4.0
A-/3.7
B+/3.3
B/3.0
B-/2.7
C+/2.3
C/2.0
C-/1.7
D+/1.3
D/1.0
D-/0.7
F/0.0

74. What do you expect your college GPA to be at the end of the first year?
A+/4.0
A/4.0
A-/3.7
B+/3.3
B/3.0
B-/2.7
C+/2.3
C/2.0
C-/1.7
D+/1.3
D/1.0
D-/0.7
F/0.0

First Year Programs at the University of Hawaii at Manoa

ACE: Learning Communities

Please indicate the level to which you agree with the following statements:

ACE Learning Communities

Resources & Support Services

Faculty Interaction & Advising

Information & Technology

Resources

Time Management

Goals & Expectations

Mahalo for your time!

Cluster
Student ID*	(8-digit number - not SSN)