PhD Graduate Student Survey , Department of English

Part I

Survey Type

First-year Check-in
Prospectus
Exit Survey

Question 1

Enrollment Status

Full-Time
Part-Time

Question 2

Appointment

GTA
Fellow/12-mo GTA
Other

(If other please describe)

Question 3

What are your goals or plans following the PhD program?

Part II

Please select the response that best corresponds to your agreement with the following statements:

Question 2.1

I received sufficient advising about what courses I should take.

Question 2.2

The graduate program guidelines for fulfilling degree requirements are clear.

Question 2.3

The program provides sufficient information about how to register for courses.

Question 2.4

The Director of Graduate studies is available to answer any questions I have.

Question 2.5

The Director of Graduate studies provides helpful and accurate information when I request it.

Question 2.6

The Graduate Program Assistant provides helpful and accurate information when I request it.

Question 2.7

I had difficulty registering for the courses needed to complete my degree.

Question 2.8

The program has a reasonable and appropriate number of requirements.

Question 2.9

The program regularly offers a variety of courses I am interested in taking.

Question 2.10

Please comment on any of the questions in Part II.

Part III

Question 3.1

My research methods class prepared me to do dissertation-level research.

Question 3.2

691 (Contemporary Theories of Interpretation) introduced me to theories and theoretical applications that I found useful in my other coursework and culminating project/thesis.

Question 3.3

The courses I have taken require an appropriate amount of work.

Question 3.4

The courses I have taken are intellectually challenging.

Question 3.5

The classrooms in which my classes met were adequate.

Question 3.6

The university provided sufficient computer facilities for me to complete my work.

Question 3.7

I feel prepared to propose and deliver conference papers

Question 3.8

I feel prepared to submit papers for publication.

Question 3.9

I feel prepared to conduct an academic job search.

Question 3.10

Please comment on any of the questions in Part III:

Part IV

Please answer the questions 4.1 - 4.3 only if you have completed your exams.

Question 4.1

The general comprehensive exam was a useful and valuable experience.

Question 4.2

The SRA was a useful and valuable experience.

Question 4.3

The SLA was a useful and valuable experience.

Questions 4.4 - 4.9

Please answer the questions if you have defended your dissertation.

Question 4.4

My coursework prepared me to write a dissertation.

Question 4.5

I knew what to expect in my dissertation defense meeting:

Question 4.6

My dissertation advisor provided me with useful feedback on my project.

Question 4.7

My dissertation advisor provided me with timely feedback on my project.

Question 4.8

I would have liked to spend more time working on my dissertation.

Question 4.9

Overall, I am satisfied with my dissertation experience.

Question 4.10

Please comment on any of the questions in Part IV.

Part V

Question 5.1

Faculty are generally available to meet with me outside of class to discuss my work.

Question 5.2

Faculty provide useful comments on my course papers and other materials

Question 5.3

Faculty are supportive of my intellectual and/or professional interests.

Question 5.4

I have intellectually stimulating interactions with my fellow students in the program

Question 5.5

My fellow students provide a supportive atmosphere for graduate studies.

Question 5.6

I have had sufficient opportunities to participate in graduate student reading or writing groups.

Question 5.7

I have been involved with the English Graduate Organization.

Question 5.8

Please comment on any of the questions in this section.

Part VI

Complete Part 6 only if you received financial support from the program.

Question 6.1

My GTA stipend and benefits provide adequate financial support.

Question 6.2

The workload required for my GTA stipend is reasonable.

Question 6.3

My experience working in the Writing Center was valuable.

Question 6.4

604 (Writing Center Theory and Practice) provided me with adequate preparation to consult in the Writing Center.

Question 6.5

The Writing Center provided adequate space in which to conduct my duties as a consultant.

Question 6.6

My experience teaching composition was valuable.

Question 6.7

602 (Teaching College Composition) provided me with adequate preparation to teach composition classes.

Question 6.8

The composition program provided adequate space in which to conduct my duties as an instructor.

Question 6.9

My experiences as an administrator (AD) were valuable.

Question 6.10

The process for applying for administrative (AD) positions was clear and fair.

Question 6.11

Please comment on any of the questions in Part VI:

Question 7

I would like to see more courses offered in the following areas:

Question 8

Have you received professional guidance for career preparation or future graduate studies? Please comment.

Question 9

Have you taken on any administrative roles in the department (Assistant Director of Composition, Watson Conference, Henry James Review, etc.)? Please comment on your experiences.

Question 10

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