End-of-Year Survey 2012-2013
Please take some time to tell us what you thought of this school year at the CNC! Please be as detailed as possible!
Forming the Faith Community
Rank 1-5 (1 Strongly Disagree, 3 Neutral, 5 Strongly Agree)
1. The CNC has an effective approach for attracting and involving new students. 1 2 3 4 5 2. The CNC uses language that includes and unites people. 1 2 3 4 5 3. The Catholic community at my campus welcomes and utilizes the gifts and talents of its members. 1 2 3 4 5 4. The CNC builds a healthy relationship with other faith traditions on campus. 1 2 3 4 5 5. The CNC provides a space for interfaith dialogue and interaction. 1 2 3 4 5
6. The CNC encourages participation of everyone without regard to individual differences. 1 2 3 4 5 7. The CNC events are promoted and are well known by students on campus. 1 2 3 4 5 8. The Newman House provides a welcoming environment and makes me feel comfortable. 1 2 3 4 5 9. I am aware and utilize the resources the Newman house offers (food, internet, space, chapel, etc). 1 2 3 4 5 10. The welcome events the CNC holds at the beginning of the year welcome back students and attract new students. 1 2 3 4 5
Rank each social event on forming community based on your experience from a scale of 1-4.
1= I went and it was great! 2= I went but I wouldn't do it again next year. 3= I didnt go but I'd be interested and it sounds fun! 4=I didnt go and I'm not interested.
Fall Semester 11. Welcome BBQ 1 2 3 4 12. Tie Dye Night 1 2 3 4 13. Flick and Floats 1 2 3 4 14. Apples to Apples to Apples 1 2 3 4 15. Pizza and Ping Pong 1 2 3 4 16. Game Night 1 2 3 4 17. Snack N Study (fall and spring) 1 2 3 4 18. Pumpkin Carving 1 2 3 4 19. CNC Thanksgiving Potluck 1 2 3 4 20. Celebration of Lights 1 2 3 4 21. Stress Relief Night (fall and spring) 1 2 3 4 22. Christmas Caroling and Party 1 2 3 4
Spring Semester 23. Welcome Back Dinner and Ping Pong 1 2 3 4 24. Masquerade Ball 1 2 3 4 25. Coffeehouse 1 2 3 4 26. Grouper Troupers 1 2 3 4 27. Eggstravaganza 1 2 3 4 28. Skyzone 1 2 3 4 29. Crazy Bowling 1 2 3 4 30. Newman Final Dance 1 2 3 4 31. Final Fling BBQ 1 2 3 4
32. Ideas for new socials? Other thoughts?
Appropriating the Faith, Forming the Christian Conscience, Facilitating Personal Development
33. I feel welcome and comfortable when I attend Mass and prayer services at CNC. 1 2 3 4 5 34. The CNC Liturgies enhance my worship of God. 1 2 3 4 5 35. The homilies are meaningful and effectively delivered. 1 2 3 4 5 36. The worshipping community is welcoming and hospitable. 1 2 3 4 5 37. Materials about Catholic faith, history, and tradition are readily available through the CNC. 1 2 3 4 5 38. The CNC offers programs that teach about Catholic faith, history and tradition. 1 2 3 4 5 39. The CNC provides opportunities on campus for those who wish to deepen their faith. 1 2 3 4 5 40. The CNC is always ready to answer my questions about faith; I can find help from them. 1 2 3 4 5 41. Students have ample opportunities to serve as liturgical ministers on campus. 1 2 3 4 5 42. Materials discussing Catholic theology are made readily available by Newman. 1 2 3 4 5 43. The CNC has helped me to approach ethical issues from different points of view. 1 2 3 4 5 44. The CNC encourages me to take personal responsibility for my conduct. 1 2 3 4 5 45. The CNC provides me with a greater understanding of Catholic moral teaching. 1 2 3 4 5 46. The CNC provides opportunities to examine issues of faith and morality. 1 2 3 4 5 47. The CNC has helped me develop a more informed Christian conscience. 1 2 3 4 5 48. I have opportunities to talk with the CNC staff one-on-one. 1 2 3 4 5 49. The CNC offers adequate and helpful pastoral counseling. 1 2 3 4 5 50. The CNC encourages us to integrate our academic, spiritual and social lives. 1 2 3 4 5 51. The CNC promotes well-rounded learning in students' lives. 1 2 3 4 5 52. The CNC provides adequate assistance to those students discerning their life's vocation. 1 2 3 4 5 53. Finding a campus minister with whom I can talk about my faith is easy. 1 2 3 4 5 54. The CNC Staff are people who listen well. 1 2 3 4 5 55. The CNC offers an adequate number and variety of retreat opportunities. 1 2 3 4 5
Rank each event on facilitating your faith development based on your experience from a scale of 1-4.
1= I went and it was great! 2= I went but I wouldn't do it again next year. 3= I didnt go but I'd be interested and it sounds enriching! 4= I didnt go and I'm not interested.
Liturgy
56. Sunday Mass at 8:30pm 1 2 3 4 57. Tuesday 5:30pm Mass and Soup 1 2 3 4 58. All Saints Day Mass on Campus 1 2 3 4 59. Ash Wed Mass on Campus 1 2 3 4 60. Adoration (Advent and Easter) 1 2 3 4 61. Liturgical Ministry Training 1 2 3 4
62. Feedback on how to improve liturgy? Get more students involved?
Retreats
63. Great Getaway Retreat 1 2 3 4 64. Awakenings Retreat 1 2 3 4 65. Into the Deep Retreat 1 2 3 4 66. Senior Retreat 1 2 3 4 67. Busy Person's Retreat 1 2 3 4
Spirituality Programs
68. Teach Pray Bridget: Listening to God 1 2 3 4 69. Teach Pray Lucy: Rosary 1 2 3 4 70. Teach Pray Jessica: Music and Journaling 1 2 3 4 71. Teach Pray Kristen: Meditation 1 2 3 4 72. Teach Pray Amanda: Divine Mercy Chaplet 1 2 3 4 73. Teach Pray Sophia: Latin Mass 1 2 3 4
74. What type of prayer would you like to do? Any feedback?
75. St Raymond's Maronite Church 1 2 3 4 76. Bible Study (fall and spring) 1 2 3 4 77. Sitting with the Saints (bathroom literature) 1 2 3 4 78. Theology on Tap (fall and spring) 1 2 3 4 79. Faithful Citizenship 1 2 3 4 80. Br. John Mark on Clergy Abuse 1 2 3 4 81. Love and Marriage -Valentine's Day or Ash Wednesday? 1 2 3 4
82. We want to continue having programs to teach about various topics in our Church. The possibilities are many, so what topics would you like to learn about?
Educating for Justice
83. The CNC offers an ample number and wide variety of community and volunteer service opportunities. 1 2 3 4 5 84. The CNC should support more events to raise social justice awareness on our campus. 1 2 3 4 5 85. One can detect a theme of social justice present in all aspects at Newman- liturgy, retreats, etc. 1 2 3 4 5 86. The CNC initiates action on behalf of those in oppressive situations. 1 2 3 4 5 87. The CNC offers opportunities to study Catholic social thought and subsequently critique culture and society. 1 2 3 4 5 88. The CNC supports and promotes civic responsibilities such as voting and recycling. 1 2 3 4 5 89. The CNC provides opportunities to encounter others from different cultural, economic & experiential backgrounds. 1 2 3 4 5 90. The Newman house helps me to ask and reflect on the big questions of life,such as “What is the purpose of life?” “Why am I alive?” “How can I make the world a better place?” 1 2 3 4 5
Rank each service and social justice event on serving others and educating for justice based on your experience from a scale of 1-4.
1= I went and it was great! 2= I went but I wouldn't do it again next year. 3= I didnt go but I'd be interested and it sounds fun! 4= I didnt go and I'm not interested.
Days of Service
91.Neighborhood Rake-a-thon 1 2 3 4 92.The Ville Community Garden (fall and spring) 1 2 3 4 93. St Vincent de Paul Thrift Store 1 2 3 4 94. Haunted Garage 1 2 3 4 95. Overnight at Peter and Paul Homeless Shelter 1 2 3 4 96. Relay for Life 1 2 3 4 97. Serve Meals at Peter and Paul Community Services 1 2 3 4 98. MLK Day of Service through UMSL: St. Vincent Greenway 1 2 3 4 99. Sun Ministries 1 2 3 4 100. Welcome Home and Let's Start 1 2 3 4 101. Newman Yard Day 1 2 3 4 102. St Anthony Food Pantry 1 2 3 4
Trips
103. Pro-Life March in DC with SLU 1 2 3 4 104. Spring Break Service Trip to Bethlehem Farm 1 2 3 4
Social Justice Month/Justice Education
112. Justice Cafes 1 2 3 4
113. We tried to highlight various injustices in our world and how our faith calls us to fight against them. Would you like this to continue next year? If so, what world issues do you want to talk about?
114. More volunteer ideas? Ways to educate on social justice issues?
Developing Leaders
115. Students' needs are sufficiently considered in CNC programs. 1 2 3 4 5 116. Opportunities are available to attend diocesan workshops and activities. 1 2 3 4 5 117. The CNC recruits a wide variety of students to help lead campus ministry programs. 1 2 3 4 5 118. The CNC actively invites students to use their talents in leadership roles. 1 2 3 4 5 119. Students are encouraged to participate in decision-making for the CNC programs. 1 2 3 4 5 120. My campus ministers believe in my leadership potential and encourage me in my abilities. 1 2 3 4 5 121. Students have adequate leadership roles in as Officers. 1 2 3 4 5 122. The CNC provides opportunities for student-directed retreats. 1 2 3 4 5 123. The CNC offers adequate leadership development to Officers. 1 2 3 4 5
AS OFFICERS, On a scale of 1-4 (4 being the greatest), how would you rank each event on effective leadership development. (Only Officers fill out this section!)
ADVERTISING
How did you learn about Newman events? What means of advertising is helpful for you to stay informed? On a scale of 1-4, (4 being very useful and 1 being never read/use)
OVERALL
133. What are some major strengths of the CNC? How does Newman help you experience God?
134. What are some of your needs as a student the CNC is not meeting? How can we minister to you better?
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Thanks for helping make the 2012-2013 year so totally awesome with your presence and enthusiasm! We love you!