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Hello:
You are invited to participate in our survey examining reasons for attending an HBCU. In this survey, participants will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about demographics, reasons for attending Cheyney University, and feelings about racial identity. It will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete the questionnaire. You must provide your student ID number to participate in the study. Your student ID will be used to verify the number of semesters you have been enrolled at Cheyney University.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. The incentive to participate is a random drawing for a $50 VISA gift card, which will be made at the end of the Fall Semester. There will be four lucky winners. You must provide your e-mail address at the end of the survey to be entered into the drawing. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Julianne Lewis at 267-471-0493 or by email at the email address specified below.

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

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* Student ID
   
 
 
 
* What is your gender?
 
Male
 
Female
 
 
 
* What is your age?
 
Under 18
 
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Over 25
 
 
 
* What is your Race
 
Black/African-American
 
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Asian
 
Native-American
 
Other
 
 
 
 
* What percentage of your elementary school was Black?
 
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* What percentage of your middle school was Black?
 
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* What percentage of your high school was Black?
 
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* What percentage of the neighborhood you spent most of your childhood was Black?
 
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* What is your enrollment status?
 
Full-Time (12 or more credits)
 
Part-Time (less than 12 credits)
 
 
 
* How many semesters have you been enrolled at Cheyney University?
   
 
 
 
* Please indicate ONE reason you chose to attend Cheyney University (limit to 1 sentence)
   
 
 
 
* Please indicate ONE more reason you chose to attend Cheyney University (limit to 1 sentence)
   
 
 
Reasons for attending Cheyney University:
Not Very Much Very Much
* To what extent did you come to Cheyney University because of the race/ethnic composition?
* To what extent did you come to Cheyney University because it's an HBCU?
* To what extent did you come to Cheyney University because the student body is primarily Black?
* To what extent did you come to Cheyney University because of the classes offered which focus on racial issues?
* To what extent did you come to Cheyney University because you wish to learn more about race, racism, and historical matters relevant to race?
* To what extent did you come to Cheyney University because you want to develop your racial identity?
* To what extent did you come to Cheyney University because you feel that attending will help you develop your own personal racial identity?
* To what extent did you come to Cheyney University because you feel attending an HBCU is a matter of racial identity and pride?
* To what extent did you come to Cheyney University because of the academic reputation of the specific program that you are in?
* To what extent did you come to Cheyney University because it is located within traveling distance of Philadelphia?
Not Very Much Very Much
* To what extent did you come to Cheyney University because it fit how far you wanted to be from home?
* To what extent did you come to Cheyney University because the tuition rates/cost of attendance?
* To what extent did you come to Cheyney University because of the financial aid available?
* To what extent did you come to Cheyney University because of the chance of meeting students you would be interested in romantically?
* To what extent did you come to Cheyney University because of the active social life?
* To what extent did you come to Cheyney University because its record for placing graduates in graduate school?
* To what extent did you come to Cheyney University because its record of placing graduates in jobs?
 
 
 
* We are interested in how Cheyney students learn about and develop their racial identity. In the box below, please type ONE way that you learn about and develop your racial identity.
   
 
 
Instructions: Read each item and indicate to what degree it reflects your own thoughts and feelings, using the 7-point scale below. There are no right or wrong answers. Base your responses on your opinion at the present time. To ensure that your answers can be used, please respond to the statements as written, and place your numerical response on the line provided:
Strongly Disagree Disagree Disagree Somewhat Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree
* As an African American, life in America is good for me
* I think of myself primarily as an American, and seldom as a member of a racial group
* Too many Blacks “glamorize” the drug trade and fail to see opportunities that don’t involve crime
* I go through periods when I am down on myself because I am Black
* As a multiculturalist, I am connected to many groups (Hispanics, Asian-Americans, Whites, Jews, gays & lesbians, etc.)
* I have a strong feeling of hatred and disdain for all White people
* I see and think about things from an Afrocentric perspective
* When I walk into a room, I always take note of the racial make-up of the people around me
* I am not so much a member of a racial group, as I am an American
* I sometimes struggle with negative feelings about being Black
Strongly Disagree Disagree Disagree Somewhat Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree
* My relationship with God plays an important role in my life
* Blacks place more emphasis on having a good time than on hard work
* I believe that only those Black people who accept an Afrocentric perspective can truly solve the race problem in America
* I hate the White community and all that it represents
* When I have a chance to make a new friend, issues of race and ethnicity seldom play a role in who that person might be
* I believe it is important to have both a Black identity and a multicultural perspective, which is inclusive of everyone (e.g., Asians, Latinos, gays & lesbians, Jews, Whites, etc.)
* When I look in the mirror at my Black image, sometimes I do not feel good about what I see
* If I had to put a label on my identity, it would be “American,” and not African American
* When I read the newspaper or a magazine, I always look for articles and stories that deal with race and ethnic issues
* Many African Americans are too lazy to see opportunities that are right in front of them
Strongly Disagree Disagree Disagree Somewhat Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree
* As far as I am concerned, affirmative action will be needed for a long time
* Black people cannot truly be free until our daily lives are guided by Afrocentric values and principles
* White people should be destroyed
* I embrace my own Black identity, but I also respect and celebrate the cultural identities of other groups (e.g., Native Americans, Whites, Latinos, Jews, Asian Americans, gays & lesbians, etc.)
* Privately, I sometimes have negative feelings about being Black
* If I had to put myself into categories, first I would say I am an American, and second I am a member of a racial group
* My feelings and thoughts about God are very important to me
* African Americans are too quick to turn to crime to solve their problems
* When I have a chance to decorate a room, I tend to select pictures, posters, or works of art that express strong racial-cultural themes
* I hate White people
Strongly Disagree Disagree Disagree Somewhat Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree
* I respect the ideas that other Black people hold, but I believe that the best way to solve our problems is to think Afrocentrically
* When I vote in an election, the first thing I think about is the candidate’s record on racial and cultural issues
* I believe it is important to have both a Black identity and a multicultural perspective, because this connects me to other groups (Hispanics, Asian-Americans, Whites, Jews, gays & lesbians, etc.)
* I have developed an identity that stresses my experiences as an American more than my experiences as a member of a racial group
* During a typical week in my life, I think about racial and cultural issues many, many times
* Blacks place too much importance on racial protest and not enough on hard work and education
* Black people will never be free until we embrace an Afrocentric perspective
* My negative feelings toward White people are very intense
* I sometimes have negative feelings about being Black
* As a multiculturalist, it is important for me to be connected with individuals from all cultural backgrounds (Latinos, gays & lesbians, Jews, Native Americans, Asian-Americans, etc.)
 
 
Instructions: We are interested in how you feel about the following statements. Read each statement carefully. Indicate how you feel about each statement.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Somewhat Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Somewhat Agree Agree Strongly Agree
* In general, I fit in with other students here
* If I had to do it all over again, I would still attend the university
* I have found the atmosphere at this university to be very friendly
* I feel left out of things here at the university
* I feel my instructors show little interest in my opinion
* In general, my instructors help me feel confident of my abilities
* The advisors here are sensitive to student needs
* My work as a student is evaluated fairly
* I feel comfortable approaching my instructors for advice and assistance
* I feel free to participate in class by asking questions or making comments
Strongly Disagree Disagree Somewhat Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Somewhat Agree Agree Strongly Agree
* My instructors view me as a serious student
* Other students view me as a serious student
* I am progressing as well as the other students in my major
* I feel somewhat out of place in the classroom
* I am called on in class as often as other students
* I feel less confident as a student now than I did in high school
* Other students make fun of me sometimes
* I have had instructors encourage me to major in their field
* When I try to speak up in class, I am sometimes interrupted or ignored
* I have been treated unfairly on this campus
Strongly Disagree Disagree Somewhat Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Somewhat Agree Agree Strongly Agree
* I have experienced racial insensitivity from other students
* I have experienced racial insensitivity from faculty
* The interracial climate on this campus is tense
* In my opinion, this campus is more racist than most
* Students of other races or ethnic groups seem uncomfortable around me
* The university makes a genuine effort to recruit racial and ethnic minority students
* The university fosters respect for cultural differences
* The university has made a special effort to help racial and ethnic minority students feel like they "belong" on campus
 
 
 
* What are your future plans for degree?
 
B.A/B.S
 
M.A./M.S.
 
PhD
 
M.D.
 
No Plans
 
Other
 
 
 
 
* What is your major?
   
 
 
 
* Are you a member of the keystone honors academy?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* Do you live on campus?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* How many hours do you work for pay OFF campus?
 
NONE
 
1-10 hours/week
 
11-20 hours/week
 
21-30 hours/week
 
More than 30 hours/week
 
 
 
* How many hours do you work for pay ON campus?
 
NONE
 
1-10 hours/week
 
11-20 hours/week
 
21-30 hours/week
 
More than 30 hours/week
 
 
Do you consider yourself to be a:
Yes No
* International Student
* Veteran
* NCAA athlete
* Commuter student
* Fraternity/Sorority member
* Student with physical disability
* First Generation student
* Mother/Father
 
 
 
* Did you start your college education at Cheyney University?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
If you didn't start at Cheyney, where did you transfer from?
   
 
 
 
* If you had to do it all over it again, would you still choose to attend Cheyney University?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
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