New Student Orientation Assessment & Evaluation Plan

A comprehensive assessment will be conducted following new student orientation that will have two
components, an outcomes-based piece and a satisfaction piece. After their participation in new student
orientation, students will be asked a variety of questions that will assess their comprehension and
understanding of the mission, goals, and learning outcomes for New Student Orientation, and also their
satisfaction with different aspects of orientation. Once the assessment has been completed, we will use
the information collected to evaluate our mission, goals, and programs in an effort to improve student
learning, satisfaction, and retention.
The assessment will be in an online format and a link will be emailed to all new students who
participated in New Student Orientation. The timeline for the assessment and evaluation process is
below:

August 27: Link to online assessment will be emailed by Dean Klein

September 2: Reminder email will be sent by Dean Klein
September 5: Deadline to complete assessment
September 8: Evaluation of assessment responses begins Dean Klein to lead
September 8-19: Plan implementation of any changes or improvements to New Student
Orientation Dean Klein to lead

The assessment will be created using Qualtrics and the Orientation Team will use this same platform to
track student responses and begin the evaluation process.

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Assessment Content
Instructions: Thank you for taking the time to complete this assessment of your Orientation experience
at Wagner College! We value your feedback and hope to make Orientation even better using the
information gathered here, and we want to be sure you have gained the knowledge needed to be
successful at Wagner during your time here.
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements based on your participation in the
2014 New Student Orientation at Wagner College. <strongly agree, agree, somewhat agree, somewhat
disagree, disagree, strongly disagree>
1. Orientation acquainted me with the mission of Wagner College.
2. Orientation made me feel welcome at Wagner College.
3. I am familiar with The Wagner Plan for the Practical Liberal Arts.
4. I understand how First-Year Learning Communities work.
5. I feel a sense of belonging within the First-Year community.
6. I feel a sense of campus pride among the Class of 2018.
7. Overall, I feel connected to other new students.
8. I feel connected to my Peer Leader.
9. I feel connected to my Resident Assistant. <include N/A option for commuter students>
10. I feel mentored by someone I met during orientation.
11. I had the opportunity for meaningful interaction with Wagner faculty members during
Orientation.
12. I had the opportunity for meaningful interaction with Wagner staff members and/or
administrators during Orientation.
13. I understand what my rights are as a Wagner student.
14. I understand what my responsibilities are as a Wagner student.
15. I was introduced to the Community Standards of Conduct during Orientation.
16. I understand the importance of co-curricular involvement at Wagner College.
For this section, please indicate your level of agreement with the statements for each resource that is
listed. <strongly agree, agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, disagree, strongly disagree>
1. I am comfortable finding the following resources on campus:
2. I know what services/programs the following resources on campus provide to students:
Academic Advisement
Athletics
Campus Ministry
Center for Health & Wellness
Co-Curricular Programs
Dining Services
Information Technology
Mail Services
Public Safety

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Residential Education
I am aware of the following Campus Life opportunities:
Alternative Spring Break
Clubs & Organizations
First-Year Residential Experience (FYRE)
Greek Life
Intramurals
Port Richmond Partnership
Student Government
Study Abroad & Expanding Your Horizons
If you had questions prior to attending Orientation, who did you communicate with? (Please
select all that apply).
Admissions Counselor
Link
Peer Leader
Orientation Staff
Other (please specify):
I didnt have questions
Did you use any type of social media to connect with Wagner College prior to Orientation? <yes
or no, if yes, answer following questions, if not, skip to next section>
Which social media platforms did you use to ask questions, research, or find information about
Wagner? (select all that apply)
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Other: <open comment box>

For this section, please answer each question using the scale provided. <very satisfied, satisfied,
somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, dissatisfied, very dissatisfied>
1. How satisfied were you with the communication you had with your Link prior to Orientation?
2. How satisfied were you with the communication you had with your Admissions Counselor prior
to Orientation?
3. How satisfied were you with the communication you had with your Peer Leader during
Orientation?
4. How satisfied were you with the communication you had with your Resident Assistant during
Orientation?
For this section, please answer each question using the following scale: very helpful, helpful, somewhat
helpful, somewhat unhelpful, unhelpful, very unhelpful.
1. How helpful did you find the New Student Page (online version) prior to Orientation?
2. How helpful did you find the New Student Guide (online version) prior to Orientation?

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3. How helpful did you find the New Student Guide (print version that was mailed to you) prior to
Orientation?
For this section, please answer each question using the scale provided.
1. How satisfied were you with the classes that you were placed into? <<very satisfied, satisfied,
somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, dissatisfied, very dissatisfied. Open comment box if
student answers somewhat dissatisfied, dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied >
2. How satisfied are you with the Learning Community that you were placed into? <very satisfied,
satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, dissatisfied, very dissatisfied. Open
comment box if student answers somewhat dissatisfied, dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied >
3. How aligned is your Learning Community to your interests? <closely aligned, aligned, somewhat
aligned, somewhat misaligned, misaligned, very misaligned>
4. How well do you understand general education requirements following your introduction to
them during Orientation? <understand very well, understand, somewhat understand, somewhat
dont understand, dont understand, dont understand at all>
5. Did you understand your schedule? <open comment box>
6. Did you need to make changes to your schedule? <Yes or no. If student answers yes to question
1, they will be prompted to answer 2, 3, & 4>
7. What kind of change did you need to make to your schedule? <open comment box>
8. When did you request the change to your schedule?
During the change period in the first two weeks of August
At Orientation
During Add/Drop Period
Other: <open comment box>
9. What was the reason that you needed to make a change to your schedule? <open comment
box>
For this section, please answer each question about specific Orientation activities.
The Crescent Circus (magician show)
1. Did you attend this event? <yes or no, if no, skip to next event>
2. Did this event help you feel more connected to Wagner College? <definitely, kind of, not
really, not at all>
3. Did this event help you feel more connected to other new students? <definitely, kind of, not
really, not at all>
4. Would you recommend this event for future Orientations? <definitely, kind of, not really,
not at all>
Commuter Student Reception
1. Did you attend this event? <yes or no, if no, skip to next event>
2. Did this event help you feel more connected to Wagner College? <definitely, kind of, not
really, not at all>
3. Did this event help you feel more connected to other new students? <definitely, kind of, not
really, not at all>

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4. Would you recommend this event for future Orientations? <definitely, kind of, not really,
not at all>
Casino Night
1. Did you attend this event? <yes or no, if no, skip to next event>
2. Did this event help you feel more connected to Wagner College? <definitely, kind of, not
really, not at all>
3. Did this event help you feel more connected to other new students? <definitely, kind of, not
really, not at all>
4. Would you recommend this event for future Orientations? <definitely, kind of, not really,
not at all>
Karaoke
1. Did you attend this event? <yes or no, if no, skip to next event>
2. Did this event help you feel more connected to Wagner College? <definitely, kind of, not
really, not at all>
3. Did this event help you feel more connected to other new students? <definitely, kind of, not
really, not at all>
4. Would you recommend this event for future Orientations? <definitely, kind of, not really,
not at all>
Playfair
1. Did you attend this event? <yes or no, if no, skip to next event>
2. Did this event help you feel more connected to Wagner College? <definitely, kind of, not
really, not at all>
3. Did this event help you feel more connected to other new students? <definitely, kind of, not
really, not at all>
4. Would you recommend this event for future Orientations? <definitely, kind of, not really,
not at all>
Glow Party
1. Did you attend this event? <yes or no, if no, skip to next event>
2. Did this event help you feel more connected to Wagner College? <definitely, kind of, not
really, not at all>
3. Did this event help you feel more connected to other new students? <definitely, kind of, not
really, not at all>
4. Would you recommend this event for future Orientations? <definitely, kind of, not really,
not at all>
Movie Night
1. Did you attend this event? <yes or no, if no, skip to next event>
2. Did this event help you feel more connected to Wagner College? <definitely, kind of, not
really, not at all>

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3. Did this event help you feel more connected to other new students? <definitely, kind of, not
really, not at all>
4. Would you recommend this event for future Orientations? <definitely, kind of, not really,
not at all>
First Floor Meeting
1. Did you attend this event? <yes or no, if no, skip to next event>
2. Did this event help you feel more connected to Wagner College? <definitely, kind of, not
really, not at all>
3. Did this event help you feel more connected to other new students? <definitely, kind of, not
really, not at all>
4. Would you recommend this event for future Orientations? <definitely, kind of, not really,
not at all>
Ice Cream Social
1. Did you attend this event? <yes or no, if no, skip to next event>
2. Did this event help you feel more connected to Wagner College? <definitely, kind of, not
really, not at all>
3. Did this event help you feel more connected to other new students? <definitely, kind of, not
really, not at all>
4. Would you recommend this event for future Orientations? <definitely, kind of, not really,
not at all>
For this section, please answer each question using the scale provided. < very satisfied, satisfied,
somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, dissatisfied, very dissatisfied>
1. Do you live on campus? <yes or no, if no, skip to next section>
2. How satisfied were you with the timeliness of receiving your housing assignment? <open
comment box if student answers somewhat dissatisfied, dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied >
3. How satisfied were you with the housing assignment you received? <open comment box if
student answers somewhat dissatisfied, dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied >
4. How satisfied were you with the move-in process? <open comment box if student answers
somewhat dissatisfied, dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied >
For this section, please answer each question to the best of your ability.
1. Who could you talk to on campus about witnessing a sexual assault? <open comment box>
2. Who could you talk to on campus if you believe you were sexually assaulted? < open comment
box>
3. Youre 18 and youve been drinking with a group of friends when one of them seems to be too
drunk to stand. Youre nervous to ask for help because you dont want to get in trouble for
drinking too. What can you do? <open comment box>
4. If theres an emergency on campus, who can you ask/contact for help? <open comment box>
5. If you have sex with someone who is drunk, can they give consent? <yes or no>

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6. Who can you talk to on campus if someone makes racist comments towards you or you witness
the situation? <open comment box>
Thank you for taking the time to complete this assessment of your Orientation experience at Wagner
College! We value your feedback and hope to make Orientation even better using the information
gathered here, and we want to be sure you have gained the knowledge needed to be successful at
Wagner during your time here.

Created by Orientation Intern Tiff Hayes, 2014