UNCW Orientation 2008

Dr. Nathan LindsayDr. Michael WalkerRachele CaputoDeanna Leake

Administered in the last two weeks of August, 2008

Completed by 252 Freshmen 245 of these students attended the Community Standards presentation

I am responsible for my behavioral decisions while a student, including on campus, in the classroom, and in Wilmington. (90%)

Complying with the UNCW Honor Code means doing my own academic work and properly citing the work of others. (89%)

Movies such as ''Animal House'' aren't an accurate portrayal of the American college experience. UNCW encourages its students to define their experience for themselves, not as defined by the popular media. (87%)

Facebook and other virtual social networks (VSNs) are okay to use, but are public; therefore, UNCW students should be careful about what they place on VSNs. (87%)

UNCW is a community with high standards and behavioral expectations for its students. (87%)

Complying with Community Standards in Wilmington means making good behavioral choices when off campus. (78%)

In general, community standards are about being conscious of how my behavior affects others. (73%)

For students who live on campus, community standards is about contributing their ideas toward creating standards which will make the residence halls most conducive to living and learning. (66%)

For students living off campus, community standards means being considerate of their neighbors, including those with lifestyles different from their own. (43%)

“According to the Honor Code, for which reasons can UNCW students receive an “F” in a course?

96% 93%81%

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Working with other students when the faculty did not approve group work

Looking on another student's test, whether answers were copied or not

Failing to properly cite a reference

None of the above

“Which of the following points relative to the UNCW Honor Code do you believe are accurate?”

88% 92%96% 86%

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I should always be the author of my own unique work

The most common Honor Code offense at UNCW is plagiarism

UNCW students place a high value on academic integrity

Penalties for Honor Code offenses range from receiving and F to suspensions fromUNCWNone of the above

“Which of the following behaviors are causes for suspension from UNCW?”

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Using or distributing drugs on campus Disorderly conduct or violence

Continued alcohol misuse None of the above

“I believe having attended the Community Standards presentation at orientation will impact my behavioral decision making at UNCW.”

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Strongly agree Agree Neither agree or disagree

Disagree Strongly disagree Not applicable

“For which of the following reasons are you looking forward to participating in the Community Standards Program in your Residence hall?”

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To learn how to communicate with other students

To meet other new UNCW students

To contribute my ideas about community standards

To help discuss "non-negotiables" (behaviors that should not be tolerated in our residentialcommunity)Because I value going to a school where community standards are valued as a priority

Other (please specify)

“Having attended the Community Standards presentation at orientation will affect how I conduct myself as a Seahawk, both on and off campus.”

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Strongly agree Agree Neither agree or disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree

What I learned during the Community Standards session at orientation will impact my behavioral decision-making this year.

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Very Confident Moderately Confident Slightly Confident Not at all confident

I will not be documented for a UNCW policy violation this year.

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I will not be suspended for behavioral reasons from UNCW.

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I will not be arrested in or around Wilmington this year.

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I will complete my first year at UNCW.

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I will graduate from UNCW with a bachelor’s degree.

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After orientation, did you discuss UNCW community standards/behavioral expectations of UNCW with your parent(s)/guardian(s)?

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Yes No

What are some examples of how your behavior will be impacted by the Community Standards presentation?

1. I will remember that I am a Seahawk wherever I go. (35 responses)

2. I am more familiar with UNCW expectations and will abide by them. (26 responses)

3. I will treat others with respect. (23 responses)

4. I will think before I act. (20 responses)

What are the main elements of the community standards session that stand out in your mind?

1. Be Respectful of Self and Others (27 responses)

2. UNCW Students Represent the UNCW Community, On and Off Campus (25 responses)

3. Consequences of Alcohol/Drug Use/Cheating (22 responses)

4. Enjoyable/Informative Skits (20 responses)

How can UNCW improve this session?

1. This was an informative session/unable to think of any suggestions (63 responses)

2. Make the Sessions more Interactive for the Students (23 responses)

3. Provide More Skits (15 responses)

Please share any other comments you have related to this session or Community Standards:

1. Good presentation (14 responses)

2. Informative presentation (10 responses)

3. Helpful presentation (5 responses)

Keep same focus on behavior on campus, in the classroom and off campus

Keep multiple presenters, including peer presenters

Add more clickers so all/most students can interact

Make clicker questions more challenging May need to add information on new

Honor Code Emphasize what Cornerstone Pledge is