Parents & Family

In an effort to better understand the needs of our UMD Parents and Families. We ask you to complete the following survey. Thank you in advance for your participation.

1. What level of communication do you expect from UMD?

2. What types of information would be helpful to receive from UMD?

3. Would you prefer information tailored for parents or information that is distributed to students?

4. What access do you have to Internet and email?


5.Describe your comfort level with using the Internet and email? Not Comfortable Somewhat Comfortable Neutral Comfortable Very Comfortable <Select>

6. Have you ever used a message board/electronic bulletin board? What was the purpose of the board?

7. Would you use a message board/electronic bulletin board to communicate to other parents and UMD Staff? Why or Why not?

8. How frequently do you access the Parents and Family web site? Not at all Daily Weekly Monthly Occasionally <Select>

9. How Frequently do you access/read the Parents and Family newsletter? Not at all Daily Weekly Monthly Occasionally <Select>

10. Describe the types and frequency of interaction you have with the Parents and Family program, First Year Experience, or UMD?

11. How frequently do you communicate with your UMD son or daughter? How do you communicate with them?

12. What do you consider to be keys to the success of your son/daughter attending UMD? Who is is most responsible for their success?

13. Please provide any feedback or suggestions for our Parents newsletter and/or web site.

14. I have been treated with care and courtesy. Not Applicable Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree <Select>
15 . My needs have been met in a timely manner. Not Applicable Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree <Select>
16 . Members of First Year Experience / Parents and Family Program are knowledgeable and informed. Not Applicable Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree <Select>
17 . The information and advice given to me were helpful and useful. Not Applicable Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree <Select>
18 . I would use First Year Experience / Parents and Family Program Services again. Not Applicable Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree <Select>
19 . I would recommend the First Year Experience / Parents and Family Program to others. Not Applicable Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree <Select>

20. The services offered by First Year Experience / Parents and Family Program are important Not Applicable Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree <Select>