2017 Dorm Life Survey March 23, 2018

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1 2017 Dorm Life Survey March 23, 2018 Page 1 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Building Cambridge, Massachusetts

2 Insights: - Study breaks were rated as the most important program in the residence halls. - Respondents feel at home in their Section and Dorm community. - Respondents feel safe in their residence halls. - Respondents report feeling satisfied with the cleanliness of their residence halls and bathroom facilities. - Respondents report feeling the House Team members support them and their dorm, respond to concerns, are approachable, and are present in their community. - On average, respondents reported interacting with 1-2 GRTs in their dorm. - Overwhelmingly, respondents reported seeking out a peer or GRT in their building when faced with academic and non-academic issues, including career advice, relationship issues, roommate conflicts, and questions about medical and mental health resources. - A little over half of respondents (62%) reported they would like to have more meaningful conversations with their GRT. - Respondents rated a number of different roles in which the GRTS are expected to serve as important, including holding study breaks, mediating conflict, being a knowledge source, and being someone I can just talk to. - Respondents are comfortable contacting members of the House Team at any time if needed and know where the House Team members live. - Respondents reported "supporting my dorm's activities", "being a knowledge source for support resources on campus", and "contributing to a sense of dorm community" as the most important features of the RLAD role. - Respondents report their dorm Executive Team advocates for the dorm, has been responsive to their concerns, and seeks out student input. Page 2

3 General Questions Page 3

4 Thinking about the past week, how many waking hours per day (on average) did you spend in your dorm? Respondents indicated spending 9.1 waking hours, on average, in their dorm. weighted average 9.18 N 1,358 Page 4

5 I feel at home in my [Field-SectionType]'s community. 87% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" they feel at home in their Section's community. N=1,390 4% 8% 20% 67% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Page 5

6 I feel at home in [Field-DormName]'s community. 88% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" they feel at home in their Dorm's community. N=1,384 4% 8% 29% 59% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Page 6

7 Please rank the programs below in order of importance to you. (Lower numbers indicate higher importance) Respondents indicated Floor study breaks were the most important programs, followed by dorm-wide study breaks. weighted average N Floor study breaks Dorm-wide study breaks ,281 1,281 Trips/house outings 3.3 1,281 Inter-dorm activities 4.2 1,281 Advising or career planning events 4.5 1,281 Faculty and other speakers 4.8 1,281 Page 7

8 Study breaks and events in my dorm allow me to... Do things I wouldn't do otherwise N=1,288 6% 19% 37% 39% Get to know my community better N=1,296 6% 35% 57% Have a meal N=1,299 7% 29% 62% Learn about myself and others N=1,286 8% 16% 40% 36% Manage my stress N=1,289 4% 11% 37% 47% Relax N=1,297 5% 28% 65% Socialize N=1,296 2% 25% 71% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that study breaks and events in the dorm allow them to socialize (96%), relax (93%), get to know their community (92%), have a meal (91%), manage stress (84%), learn about themselves and others (76%), and do things they wouldn't do otherwise (76%). Page 8

9 Facilities Questions Page 9

10 I am provided with sufficient information about... Consequences for policy violations in my dorm N=1,305 8% 20% 32% 40% Emergency procedures in my dorm N=1,306 3% 9% 34% 55% Housing rules and regulations N=1,302 4% 11% 35% 50% Security procedures in my dorm N=1,305 4% 12% 35% 48% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" they were provided with suffienced information about emergency procedures in their dorm (89%), housing rules and regulations (85%), security procdures in their dorm (83%), and consequences for policy violations in their dorm (72%). Page 10

11 I am satisfied with... How safe I feel in my residence hall N=1,280 3% 11% 86% Laundry facilities N=1,287 10% 15% 26% 49% Security of possessions in my room N=1,283 6% 16% 76% Study facilities in my residence hall N=1,254 9% 17% 25% 48% The cleanliness of bathroom facilities N=1,291 7% 14% 26% 53% The cleanliness of my residence hall N=1,284 5% 12% 28% 55% The timeliness of repairs N=1,209 12% 18% 23% 47% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that they are satisfied with how safe they feel in their residence hall (97%), the security of possessions in their room (92%), cleanliness of their residence hall (83%), cleanliness of bathroom facilities (79%), laundry facilities (75%), study facilities in their residence hall (73%), and the timeliness of repairs (70%). Page 11

12 Support Grid Questions Page 12

13 Respondents report seeking out a peer or a GRT in their building most often when thinking about a relationship issue or roommate conflict. As you think about each of the following types of issues, to whom would you go with this issue? Please check all that apply. Page 13

14 Respondents report seeking out a peer or a GRT in their building most often when thinking about an interpersonal conflict or academic issue. As you think about each of the following types of issues, to whom would you go with this issue? Please check all that apply. Page 14

15 Respondents report seeking out a peer or a GRT in their building most often when thinking about an extracurricular issue or career advice. As you think about each of the following types of issues, to whom would you go with this issue? Please check all that apply. Page 15

16 Respondents report seeking out a peer or a GRT in their building most often when thinking about personal development. When thinking about a recommendation letter, respondents reported seeking out a GRT in their building or "other" person. As you think about each of the following types of issues, to whom would you go with this issue? Please check all that apply. Page 16

17 Respondents report seeking out a peer or a GRT in their building most often with questions about mental health and medical resources. As you think about each of the following types of issues, to whom would you go with this issue? Please check all that apply. Page 17

18 Respondents report seeking out a peer or a GRT in their building most often with questions about safe sex and questions about alcohol. As you think about each of the following types of issues, to whom would you go with this issue? Please check all that apply. Page 18

19 Respondents report seeking out a peer or a GRT in their building most often with questions about illicit substances. Respondents reported seeking out their Head of House or a peer most often when there was a problem with a GRT. As you think about each of the following types of issues, to whom would you go with this issue? Please check all that apply. Page 19

20 Respondents report seeking out a peer or a GRT in their building most often when thinking about a disagreement with another student resident. When thinking about "other issues", respondents reported seeking out "other" people and RLADs most often. As you think about each of the following types of issues, to whom would you go with this issue? Please check all that apply. Page 20

21 Head of House Questions Page 21

22 I feel that my Head of House... has responded to concerns that have been shared with them N=1,333 5% 8% 35% 53% is approachable N=1,380 5% 9% 30% 57% is present in my community N=1,385 5% 9% 30% 56% supports me N=1,358 6% 10% 35% 49% supports my dorm N=1,374 4% 4% 23% 69% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" they feel their Head of House supports their dorm (92%), has responded to concerns that have been shared with them (88%), is approachable (87%), is present in their community (86%), and supports them (84%). Page 22

23 If I needed to, I would feel comfortable contacting my Head of House at any time. 73% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that they would feel comfortable contacting their Head of House at any time. N=1,383 10% 16% 32% 41% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Page 23

24 87% of respondents reported knowing where their Head of House lives. Do you know where your Head of House lives? N=1,396 87% 13% No Yes Page 24

25 I have had a personal conversation with my Head of House. 56% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" they have had a personal conversation with their Head of House. N=1,390 31% 12% 22% 34% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Page 25

26 In this past month, I have had a conversation with my Head of House In the past month, 32% of respondents report having a conversation with their Head of House more than once. N=1,373 68% 16% 12% 4% Once a day or more A few times a week Once a week Once every two weeks Once this month or less Page 26

27 Associate Head of House Questions Page 27

28 I feel that my Associate Head of House... has responded to concerns that have been shared with them N=598 8% 12% 40% 39% is approachable N=615 9% 15% 36% 40% is present in my community N=615 10% 15% 34% 41% supports me N=607 9% 15% 42% 35% supports my dorm N=612 6% 8% 38% 48% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that their Associate Head of House supports their dorm (86%), has responded to concerns that have been shared with them (79%), supports them (77%), is approachable (76%), and is present in their community (75%). Page 28

29 If I needed to, I would feel comfortable contacting my Associate Head of House at any time. 60% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that they would feel comfortable contacting their Associate Head of House at any time. N=621 18% 23% 33% 27% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Page 29

30 69% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" they know where their Associate Head of House lives. I know where my Associate Head of House lives. N=633 22% 9% 15% 54% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Page 30

31 I have had a personal conversation with my Associate Head of House. 37% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" they have had a personal conversation with their Associate Head of House. N=622 47% 16% 18% 19% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Page 31

32 In this past month, I have had a conversation with my Associate Head of Hou... In the past month, 14% of respondents report having a conversation with their Associate Head of House more than once. N=611 86% 10% 3% Once a day or more A few times a week Once a week Once every two weeks Once this month or less Page 32

33 Graduate Resident Tutor Questions Page 33

34 How many GRTs in your dorm do you primarily interact with? Do not include spouses or partners of GRTs. On average, respondents reported interacting with 1-2 GRTs in their dorm. weighted average 1.5 N 1,303 Page 34

35 I feel that GRTs in my dorm... Respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that the GRTs in their dorm are responsive when contacted (98%), approachable (96%), support them (95%), provide a sufficient number of study breaks and events (93%), and are present in their community (92%). are approachable N=1,551 4% 15% 81% are present in my community N=1,548 5% 24% 68% are responsive when I contact them N=1,535 15% 83% provide a sufficient number of study breaks and events N=1,550 5% 22% 71% support me N=1,539 4% 22% 73% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Page 35

36 If necessary, I feel that there is a GRT in my dorm that I could contact at any time. 93% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that there is a GRT in their dorm they could contact at any time. N=1,556 2% 4% 18% 75% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Page 36

37 57% of respondents report attending their GRT's study breaks or events "always" or "often". How often do you attend your GRT's study breaks or events? N=1,553 4% 11% 28% 42% 15% Always Often Sometimes Rarely Never Page 37

38 In the past month, 74% of respondents report having a conversation with their GRT more than once. In this past month, I have had a conversation with a GRT N=1,552 26% Once this month or less 26% Once every two weeks 26% Once a week 20% A few times a week Once a day or more A few times a week Once a week Once every two weeks Once this month or less Page 38

39 87% of respondents think the frequency with which they meet with their GRT is "just enough". Regarding the frequency with which you've met with your GRT: Is this too often, too little, or just enough? N=1,543 13% Too little 87% Just enough Too often Just enough Too little Page 39

40 I would like to have more meaningful conversations with my GRT. 62% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" they would like to have more meaningful conversations with their GRT. N=1,538 12% Disagree 27% Slightly Disagree 47% Slightly Agree 15% Agree Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Page 40

41 I feel that GRTs put in effort to get to know me personally. 87% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that they feel the GRTs put in effort to get to know them personally. N=1,547 34% Slightly Agree 53% Agree Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Page 41

42 If you received an academic warning this semester, did you speak to a GRT about it? Answers of "N/A (I have not received an academic warning this semester)" are excluded. Of the 143 respondents who received an academic warning that semester, 30% reported speaking with a GRT about it. N=143 30% Yes 70% No No Yes Page 42

43 84% of respondents who reported speaking with a GRT about an academic warning that semester found the GRT was "very helpful" or "somewhat helpful" navigating the process. Regarding your academic warning: How helpful was this GRT in navigating this experience? Only asked of those who indicated that they had spoken to a GRT about their academic warning. N=41 44% Very helpful 40% Somewhat helpful 15% Not very helpful Not very helpful Somewhat helpful Very helpful Page 43

44 Of the 41 respondents who received an alcohol or substance violation that semester, 46% spoke to a GRT about it. If you received an alcohol or substance violation this semester, did you speak to a GRT about it? Answers of "N/A (I have not received an alcohol or substance violation this semester)" are excluded. N=41 46% Yes 54% No No Yes Page 44

45 100% of respondents who spoke to a GRT about an alcohol or substance violation found the GRT was "very helpful" or "somewhat helpful" navigating the experience. Regarding your alcohol or substance violation: How helpful was this GRT in navigating this experience? Only asked of those who indicated that they had spoken to a GRT about their alcohol or substance violation. N=16 65% Very helpful 35% Somewhat helpful Somewhat helpful Very helpful Page 45

46 Respondents rated a number of roles in which the GRTS are expected to serve as important, including holding study breaks, mediating conflict, being a knowledge source, and being someone I can just talk to. Please rate the following items according to how important you think they are to the GRT role in general. Being a knowledge source for support resources on c.. Being someone I can just talk to Contributing to a sense of dorm community Creating a sense of community in your [Field-.. Getting to know me Giving career advice Giving relationship advice Holding study breaks Mediating conflict Organizing events outside of [Field-DormName] Providing academic support Other Extremely important Very important Moderately important Slightly important Not at all important N=1,487 N=1,480 N=1,487 N=1,487 N=1,483 N=1,486 N=1,478 N=1,485 N=1,484 N=1,482 N=1,483 N=134 6% 19% 39% 34% 5% 21% 36% 36% 8% 26% 36% 29% 3% 9% 22% 35% 31% 3% 14% 35% 32% 16% 8% 21% 42% 21% 8% 20% 35% 31% 10% 4% 7% 23% 37% 32% 6% 20% 40% 31% 30% 30% 24% 10% 6% 10% 22% 36% 24% 9% 36% 28% 17% 16% Page 46

47 Residential Life Area Director Questions Page 47

48 I feel my RLAD... Respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that their RLAD is approachable (82%), is present in the community (77%), and supports them (77%). is approachable N=1,367 7% 11% 34% 48% is present in my community N=1,371 8% 14% 33% 44% supports me N=1,365 9% 14% 39% 38% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Page 48

49 If I needed to, I would feel comfortable contacting my RLAD at any time. 65% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that they would feel comfortable contacting their RLAD at any time. N=1,384 13% 21% 31% 34% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Page 49

50 I know where to find my RLAD if I need them. 68% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" they know where to find their RLAD when they need them. N=1,390 16% 15% 26% 42% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Page 50

51 I feel that my RLAD responds well to student concerns. 83% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that their RLAD responds well to student concerns. N=1,344 8% 10% 36% 47% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Page 51

52 In this past month, I have had a conversation with my RLAD 31% of respondents have had a conversation with their RLAD more than once in the past month. N=1,388 69% 13% 10% 7% Once a day or more A few times a week Once a week Once every two weeks Once this month or less Page 52

53 72% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that their RLAD does a good job informing them of support resources around campus. I feel that my RLAD does a good job of informing me about support resources around campus. N=1,358 11% 17% 37% 35% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Page 53

54 Page 54 Respondents reported interacting with their RLAD most often through house programming or study breaks, followed by through the house government.

55 Respondents reported "supporting my dorm's activities", "being a knowledge source for support resources on campus", and "contributing to a sense of dorm community" as the most important features of the RLAD role. Please rate the following items according to how important you think they are to the RLAD role. Being a knowledge source for support resources on campus N=1,263 5% 6% 21% 29% 38% Being someone I can just talk to N=1,260 12% 20% 29% 21% 18% Contributing to a sense of dorm community N=1,262 6% 10% 26% 29% 29% Creating a sense of community in your [Field-SectionType] N=1,264 23% 22% 25% 16% 14% Getting to know me N=1,263 16% 28% 34% 14% 8% Giving career advice N=1,259 25% 27% 33% 10% 5% Giving relationship advice N=1,260 41% 28% 21% 6% 3% Holding study breaks N=1,266 9% 17% 33% 24% 16% Mediating conflict N=1,259 7% 13% 29% 29% 21% Organizing events outside of [Field-DormName] N=1,261 20% 22% 30% 17% 11% Other N=198 30% 10% 36% 10% 14% Supporting my dorm's activities N=1,265 5% 6% 18% 33% 38% Extremely important Very important Moderately important Slightly important Not at all important Page 55

56 Dorm Executive Questions Page 56

57 I know who is on my dorm's exec team. 72% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" they know who is on their dorm's executive team. N=1,393 14% 14% 36% 36% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Page 57

58 I feel that the [Field-DormName] government has been responsive to my conce... 85% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that their dorm's government has been responsive to their concerns. N=1,344 3% 11% 46% 39% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Page 58

59 I feel like I can go to the [Field-DormName] government with an issue. 84% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" they feel they can go to their dorm government with an issue. N=1,366 5% 10% 38% 46% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Page 59

60 I feel that the [Field-DormName] government makes an effort to seek student input. 90% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that their dorm's government makes an effort to seek student input. N=1,370 4% 7% 32% 58% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Page 60

61 I feel that the [Field-DormName] government advocates for the concerns of the dorm. 94% of respondents "agree" or "slightly agree" that their dorm's government advocates for the concerns of the dorm. N=1,359 3% 4% 32% 62% Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Page 61