Bulldog Scholars Program: Needs Assessment

Welcome to the Needs Assessment by the Center for Academic Excellence. Your success as a student is our priority, and we understand that various factors can impact your academic journey. This assessment is designed to help the Bulldog Scholars Program team understand what needs you have upon entering Truman State University. These needs may be related to academic or non-academic factors beyond your control, hence the questions asked in this assessment. Your responses will play a vital role in identifying the resources and support services that would best address your unique circumstances. All answers provided below will remain confidential and will only be viewed by the Bulldog Scholars Program team.
 
If you have any questions about this survey and how it will be used, please contact Program Director Ashleigh Harding (aharding@truman.edu).

Biographical Information
Please complete the following questions related to your biographical information.

Preferred Pronouns*

Would you allow the Bulldog Scholars Program team to text the number above?*

What is your housing situation for the Fall semester?*

Is this your first time living independently? (i.e., living away from family and/or guardians)*

How happy are you with your academic progress previous to college?*

Multiple Choice & Open-Ended Questions
Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. For open-ended questions, please be as detailed as you are comfortable with.

On average, how much time per week did you need to study for your high school courses outside of class time?*

Please identify the skill sets you feel confident in upon entering college. Check all that apply.*

Please identify the skill sets you feel you need help to improve or maintain upon entering college. Check all that apply.*

Likert Scale Questions

Below are a number of statements where you will be asked to evaluate your response. Please read each one closely and answer to the best of your ability.

-- Please evaluate how much you feel prepared for regarding the following statements. --

I feel prepared for the academic work of college.*

I feel prepared for the social experiences of college.*

I feel prepared to make financial decisions regarding college.*

-- Please rank how much you agree with the following statements. --

I will ask for help when feeling confused, stressed, etc.*

I plan to seek opportunities to participate in campus activities and community building.*

I have intentions to become involved in campus activities and/or events outside of the classroom.*

My support system (e.g., family, friends) is strong.*

I feel like I belong at Truman.*

-- Please rank your confidence in the following statements. --

My chosen major will help me achieve my ultimate career aspirations.*

I have the skills and motivation needed to manage my personal responsibilities.*

I can still be successful while being independent/separated from my support system.*

I have the resources I need to manage my mental health.*

Basic Needs

The following questions relate to your access to basic needs. Please select the statement that most closely matches your current experience. Again, your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used to help the Center for Academic Excellence team connect you with resources to address your needs.

In the last 12 months, did you ever eat less than you felt you should because there wasn’t enough money for food?

What is your living situation today?

Are you worried that in the next 2 months, you may not have stable housing?

How often does this statement describe you?: "I don’t have enough money to pay my bills."

How often does this statement describe you?: "I don’t have enough money to pay my bills."

What is your housing situation for the Fall semester?

Do not fill in the following field