FACULTY SURVEY


The Academic Calendar and System Committee is seeking your input regarding the academic calendar, quarters and semesters.


1. The Academic Calendar
We have been asked to consider possible changes to the academic calendar—that is, when we begin the academic year, when we end the academic year, and when we have breaks. As you all know, currently we begin in early September, have a long break in the winter, and end around mid-June. We want to know what you think is most important when it comes to the academic calendar. Please rank the following three options in order of importance, with 1 = most important; 2 = next in importance, and 3 = least important:




The Calendar System
We have also been asked to consider whether we should remain on the quarter system or move to a semester system. Previous research and feedback from constituents at Ohio University have identified perceived advantages and disadvantages of quarters and semesters.



About Quarters:
Please tell us your level of agreement or disagreement with the following 10 statements in regard to quarters.

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
2. The quarter system allows students a wide range of course selections.
3. In a quarter system faculty workload is high.
4. The quarter system facilitates quality advising.
5. The quarter system makes it easier for students to explore and/or change majors.
6. Quarters make it difficult to retain students.
7. In a quarter system it is difficult to complete research in 10 weeks.
8. The quarter system enhances curricular excellence in my discipline.
9. Quarters make it difficult to attract transfer students.
10. The quarter system allows students opportunities for internships, research opportunities and employment..
11. In a quarter system it is difficult to achieve subject depth in 10 weeks.
 


 About Semesters:
 Please tell us your level of agreement or disagreement with the following 10 statements in regard to semesters.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
12. Semesters make it difficult to attract transfer students.
13. The semester system facilitates quality advising.
14. In a semester system faculty workload is high.
15. In a semester system it is hard for students to explore and/or change majors.
16. The semester system enhances curricular excellence in my discipline.
17. Semesters make it difficult to retain students.
18. The semester system allows students opportunities for internships, research opportunities and employment.
19. In a semester system it is easier to achieve subject depth in 15 weeks.
20. The semester system does not allow students a wide range of course selections.
21.In a semester system it is easier to complete research in 15 weeks.

 


 What’s Important:
 We would like to know how important you think the following considerations should be in deciding on a calendar system.

Very Important Important Neutral Somewhat Unimportant Not at all Important
22. A wide range of course selections
23. Students’ ability to explore and/or change majors.
24. Quality advising.
25. Curricular excellence.
26. Opportunities for internships, research opportunities, and employment.
27. Subject depth.
28. Adequate research time.
29. Attracting transfer students
30. Retention of students.
31. A reasonable faculty workload.
 

32. Of the factors listed above (questions 22-31), which is the single most important consideration in deciding on a calendar system?












33. In your deliberations about a possible move to semesters, how concerned are you about the work required to make the transition to semesters?







A few questions about you:

34. Faculty type:



35. College:










36. Years teaching at Ohio University:

 


37. I advise (check all that apply):





38. Relative Percent in teaching

Undergraduate courses


 39. Number of different preparations taught in one academic year (on average):

 


 40. Number of course sections taught in one academic year (on average):

 


 41. If you have taught at another institution(s) of higher education, was it (were they) on (check all that apply):





 42. Which of the following statements most closely captures your preference for the academic system?



43. Any and all comments are welcome:





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