Withdrawal Survey


Name [Required]


(Please note that your responses to this survey are confidential.  Your name is needed only for follow-up research activities by the Dean of Students office.)

1. Why did you choose to attend Hamilton? (Check all that apply)
  Major reason Minor reason
Academic reputation
Quality of faculty
Location
Distance from/proximity to home
Strength of major
Quality of facilities
Size
Favorable offer of financial aid
Other


If "Other," reason:


2. When you arrived at Hamilton, in which of these academic areas did you intend to major?
  Choose one
Mathematics or Science
Social Sciences
Humanities
Arts
Undecided


3. In which of following activities did you participate while at Hamilton?
  (Mark all that apply)
Student government
Religious group or organization
Political club or organization
Performing arts
Intercollegiate athletics
Intramural/recreational athletics
Student newspaper
Literary or other magazine
Fraternity/sorority
Adirondack Adventure
Campus radio station
Social action/issues group
Cultural/ethnic group or organization
Volunteer service
Work on faculty research


4. How often have you engaged in each of the following while at Hamilton?
  Never Occasionally Often Very often
Been a guest in a faculty member's home
Class presentations
Group project assignment
Make multimedia presentation
Organized demonstrations
Religious services
Cultural events, concerts, or art exhibits
Discussions with students whose beliefs differ from yours
Work under pressure


5. Please indicate your sources of financial support while attending Hamilton
  Major source Minor source
Family contributions
Loans, scholarships and/or grants
Personal savings
On-campus work
Off-campus work
Other


If "Other," reason:


6a. How satisfied were you with each of the folloing services or aspects of your college life? (academic)
  Very dissatisfied Generally dissatisfied Generally satisfied Very satisfied Not relevant
First year advising
Faculty availability outside of class
Student interaction with faculty
Availability of courses
Independent study
Internships or study off-campus or abroad
Tutorial help or other academic assistance
Size of classes
Writing intensive classes
Quality of course instruction in the humanities
Quality of course instruction in the fine arts
Quality of course instruction in Math and the sciences
Quality of course instruction in the social sciences


6b. How satisfied were you with each of the folloing services or aspects of your college life? (services and facilities)
  Very dissatisfied Generally dissatisfied Generally satisfied Very satisfied Not relevant
Classroom/lab facilities
Computer facilities and resources
Library facilities and resources
Library services
Counseling services
Finnancial aid package
Food services
Student health services


6c. How satisfied were you with each of the folloing services or aspects of your college life? (campus life)
  Very dissatisfied Generally dissatisfied Generally satisfied Very satisfied Not relevant
Student voice in policies
Student government
Social life on campus
Cultural and fine arts programming
Lecturers and speakers
Religious/spiritual life
Campus safety
Ethnic/racial diversity
Climate for minority students on campus
Sense of community on campus


7. Below are a number of reasons which students might give for withdrawing from Hamilton. Please select all that apply to your decision to withdraw from Hamilton.
  Major reason Minor reason
Never felt part of the community
Dissatisfied with academic advising
Experienced emotional problems
Dissatisfied with content of courses
Desired major not offered
Personal health problems
Racial/ethnic tension on campus
Experienced racial harassment
Experienced sexual harassment
Dissatisfied with my academic performance
Academics too demanding
Dissatisfied with teaching quality
Dissatisfied with administration
Family or personal life issues
Problem with drugs or alcohol
Wanted to attend more
Ran out of money
Not enough financial aid
Wanted to attend larger college
Wanted to attend college in a more metropolitan area
Greek organizations too prominent here
Other students party too much
Unable to find friends with similar interests
Other


If "Other," reason:


8. Do you intend to transfer to another institution?
Yes
No

8a. If yes, Where?


9. Class year?


10. Gender:
Male
Female

11. Race/ethnic background:
  Choose one
Non-resident alien
Asian, Pacific Islander
Black, Non-Hispanic
Hispanic
Native American
White


12. Please use this space for any additional comments you would like to make about your reasons for withdrawing from Hamilton