University of California Commission of the Future and Administration Evaluation Survey

1. What is your affiliation with the University of California?

What is your affiliation with the University of California? Undergraduate Student Graduate Student, GSI Alumnus / Alumna Parent of a Student	Professor Instructor or other Teaching Faculty Non-Teaching Staff or other UC Employee Visitor
If you fit into more than one category (i.e. alumna and instructor) choose one and list both below

2. What University of California Campus are you affiliated with?

What University of California Campus are you affiliated with? UC Berkeley UC Los Angeles UC Santa Barbara UC San Diego	UC Santa Cruz UC Davis UC Riverside UC Irvine	UC Merced UC San Francisco UC Hastings College of Law UC Office of the President
If you have affiliation with more than one campus choose one and explain details below

3. Do you know what “UC Commission of the Future” is?

Do you know what “UC Commission of the Future” is? YES

NO

If you do not know, UC Commission of the Future is a commission created by UC Regents in 2009 and tasked with developing a plan for the future of UC system “while recognizing that limited state funding will require creativity and new strategies.” The commission made a series of recommendations at the March 23, 2010 UC Regents meeting. In July 2010, UC Regents will decide which of these proposals will be implemented. For more information please see http://ucfuture.universityofcalifornia.edu/

The survey will now ask you to rate most important proposals made by UC Commission of the Future. Rate A if you think it is an excellent proposal and F if you hate it.

4. The UC Commission of the Future made the following proposals. How would you grade them?

	A	B	C	D	F
Multi-year Student Fee Increases of 5 - 15% Annually (the main proposal is for a 15% increase each year until 2014 and then 7% per year thereafter)	The UC Commission of the Future made the following proposals. How would you grade them? Multi-year Student Fee Increases of 5 - 15% Annually (the main proposal is for a 15% increase each year until 2014 and then 7% per year thereafter) A	Multi-year Student Fee Increases of 5 - 15% Annually (the main proposal is for a 15% increase each year until 2014 and then 7% per year thereafter) B	Multi-year Student Fee Increases of 5 - 15% Annually (the main proposal is for a 15% increase each year until 2014 and then 7% per year thereafter) C	Multi-year Student Fee Increases of 5 - 15% Annually (the main proposal is for a 15% increase each year until 2014 and then 7% per year thereafter) D	Multi-year Student Fee Increases of 5 - 15% Annually (the main proposal is for a 15% increase each year until 2014 and then 7% per year thereafter) F
Online Classes (replacing regular classes but costing the same) and Cyber Campus	Online Classes (replacing regular classes but costing the same) and Cyber Campus A	Online Classes (replacing regular classes but costing the same) and Cyber Campus B	Online Classes (replacing regular classes but costing the same) and Cyber Campus C	Online Classes (replacing regular classes but costing the same) and Cyber Campus D	Online Classes (replacing regular classes but costing the same) and Cyber Campus F
3-year Degree Program (with summer enrollment and caps on maximum units)	3-year Degree Program (with summer enrollment and caps on maximum units) A	3-year Degree Program (with summer enrollment and caps on maximum units) B	3-year Degree Program (with summer enrollment and caps on maximum units) C	3-year Degree Program (with summer enrollment and caps on maximum units) D	3-year Degree Program (with summer enrollment and caps on maximum units) F
Doubling Out-of-state Student Enrollment (without increase in total # of students)	Doubling Out-of-state Student Enrollment (without increase in total # of students) A	Doubling Out-of-state Student Enrollment (without increase in total # of students) B	Doubling Out-of-state Student Enrollment (without increase in total # of students) C	Doubling Out-of-state Student Enrollment (without increase in total # of students) D	Doubling Out-of-state Student Enrollment (without increase in total # of students) F
Differential Fees Between Campuses (“Enhanced fees” for UCLA/UCB students)	Differential Fees Between Campuses (“Enhanced fees” for UCLA/UCB students) A	Differential Fees Between Campuses (“Enhanced fees” for UCLA/UCB students) B	Differential Fees Between Campuses (“Enhanced fees” for UCLA/UCB students) C	Differential Fees Between Campuses (“Enhanced fees” for UCLA/UCB students) D	Differential Fees Between Campuses (“Enhanced fees” for UCLA/UCB students) F
Additional fee increases of up to 15% for all Professional Schools and programs	Additional fee increases of up to 15% for all Professional Schools and programs A	Additional fee increases of up to 15% for all Professional Schools and programs B	Additional fee increases of up to 15% for all Professional Schools and programs C	Additional fee increases of up to 15% for all Professional Schools and programs D	Additional fee increases of up to 15% for all Professional Schools and programs F
10% Reduction of Teaching Staff, greatly increased use of Graduate Students to teach lower division	10% Reduction of Teaching Staff, greatly increased use of Graduate Students to teach lower division A	10% Reduction of Teaching Staff, greatly increased use of Graduate Students to teach lower division B	10% Reduction of Teaching Staff, greatly increased use of Graduate Students to teach lower division C	10% Reduction of Teaching Staff, greatly increased use of Graduate Students to teach lower division D	10% Reduction of Teaching Staff, greatly increased use of Graduate Students to teach lower division F
Eliminating Majors/Programs/Departments that are the same on Different Campuses	Eliminating Majors/Programs/Departments that are the same on Different Campuses A	Eliminating Majors/Programs/Departments that are the same on Different Campuses B	Eliminating Majors/Programs/Departments that are the same on Different Campuses C	Eliminating Majors/Programs/Departments that are the same on Different Campuses D	Eliminating Majors/Programs/Departments that are the same on Different Campuses F

In your own words please tell your opinion about the above proposals and what they will do for the future of the University of California if implemented. What proposals do you think are missing that could address financial issues faced by the university?

5. How would you grade the University of California and its administration? (unless otherwise noted base this on your experience this year or last couple years, you may skip some questions if unsure)

	A	B	C	D	F
Quality of Education during 2009-2010 academic year (for students base this on your personal experience)	How would you grade the University of California and its administration? (unless otherwise noted base this on your experience this year or last couple years, you may skip some questions if unsure) Quality of Education during 2009-2010 academic year (for students base this on your personal experience) A	Quality of Education during 2009-2010 academic year (for students base this on your personal experience) B	Quality of Education during 2009-2010 academic year (for students base this on your personal experience) C	Quality of Education during 2009-2010 academic year (for students base this on your personal experience) D	Quality of Education during 2009-2010 academic year (for students base this on your personal experience) F
Quality of Education when you first started studying or teaching (for students and faculty only)	Quality of Education when you first started studying or teaching (for students and faculty only) A	Quality of Education when you first started studying or teaching (for students and faculty only) B	Quality of Education when you first started studying or teaching (for students and faculty only) C	Quality of Education when you first started studying or teaching (for students and faculty only) D	Quality of Education when you first started studying or teaching (for students and faculty only) F
Size of Classes (ratio of students to teachers)	Size of Classes (ratio of students to teachers) A	Size of Classes (ratio of students to teachers) B	Size of Classes (ratio of students to teachers) C	Size of Classes (ratio of students to teachers) D	Size of Classes (ratio of students to teachers) F
Size of Administration in UC system (currently about 1 administrator per 7 or 8 students)	Size of Administration in UC system (currently about 1 administrator per 7 or 8 students) A	Size of Administration in UC system (currently about 1 administrator per 7 or 8 students) B	Size of Administration in UC system (currently about 1 administrator per 7 or 8 students) C	Size of Administration in UC system (currently about 1 administrator per 7 or 8 students) D	Size of Administration in UC system (currently about 1 administrator per 7 or 8 students) F
Transparency of the University of California Budget	Transparency of the University of California Budget A	Transparency of the University of California Budget B	Transparency of the University of California Budget C	Transparency of the University of California Budget D	Transparency of the University of California Budget F
Transparency of the the Financial Decisions at your Campus	Transparency of the the Financial Decisions at your Campus A	Transparency of the the Financial Decisions at your Campus B	Transparency of the the Financial Decisions at your Campus C	Transparency of the the Financial Decisions at your Campus D	Transparency of the the Financial Decisions at your Campus F
Transparency, Responsiveness and Accountability of the UC Management/Regents	Transparency, Responsiveness and Accountability of the UC Management/Regents A	Transparency, Responsiveness and Accountability of the UC Management/Regents B	Transparency, Responsiveness and Accountability of the UC Management/Regents C	Transparency, Responsiveness and Accountability of the UC Management/Regents D	Transparency, Responsiveness and Accountability of the UC Management/Regents F
Responsiveness of the Administration at your Campus to Student and Faculty needs	Responsiveness of the Administration at your Campus to Student and Faculty needs A	Responsiveness of the Administration at your Campus to Student and Faculty needs B	Responsiveness of the Administration at your Campus to Student and Faculty needs C	Responsiveness of the Administration at your Campus to Student and Faculty needs D	Responsiveness of the Administration at your Campus to Student and Faculty needs F
Involvement of Students and Faculty in UC Regents Decisions	Involvement of Students and Faculty in UC Regents Decisions A	Involvement of Students and Faculty in UC Regents Decisions B	Involvement of Students and Faculty in UC Regents Decisions C	Involvement of Students and Faculty in UC Regents Decisions D	Involvement of Students and Faculty in UC Regents Decisions F
Involvement of Students and Faculty at your Campus in Administration decisions	Involvement of Students and Faculty at your Campus in Administration decisions A	Involvement of Students and Faculty at your Campus in Administration decisions B	Involvement of Students and Faculty at your Campus in Administration decisions C	Involvement of Students and Faculty at your Campus in Administration decisions D	Involvement of Students and Faculty at your Campus in Administration decisions F

In your own words please tell us what you think of your experiences at the University of California and how well do you think it is managed. How well do you think administration (UC Regents as whole and administration at your campus in particular) are addressing needs of students and faculty? What, if anything, do you think should be changed or improved and how?

6. What do you believe UC top priorities should be (rate from 1 to 6, 1 being the highest priority)

	1	2	3	4	5	6
Athletics	What do you believe UC top priorities should be (rate from 1 to 6, 1 being the highest priority) Athletics 1	Athletics 2	Athletics 3	Athletics 4	Athletics 5	Athletics 6
Capital Projects	Capital Projects 1	Capital Projects 2	Capital Projects 3	Capital Projects 4	Capital Projects 5	Capital Projects 6
Instruction	Instruction 1	Instruction 2	Instruction 3	Instruction 4	Instruction 5	Instruction 6
Medical Center	Medical Center 1	Medical Center 2	Medical Center 3	Medical Center 4	Medical Center 5	Medical Center 6
Community Services	Community Services 1	Community Services 2	Community Services 3	Community Services 4	Community Services 5	Community Services 6
Research	Research 1	Research 2	Research 3	Research 4	Research 5	Research 6

Feel free to comment here about these or any other priorities the university should have

7. Do you think the governing structure of the university adequately addresses needs of the UC system?

Do you think the governing structure of the university adequately addresses needs of the UC system? YES

NO

If you answered no, please feel free to elaborate how the system can be changed or improved. After answering this question you may want to look at the www.ucdemocracy.org

8. Optionally please tell more about who you are

Optionally please tell more about who you are Name:
UC Campus:
Your Major or Department/Position:
Year you first came and when you expect to graduate (students only)
Hometown:
State (US only):
ZIP or Postal Code:
Country:
Email Address:

9. Students, Alumni, Parents: optionally please tell how you are paying or have paid for university education (this should sum to 100%, base this on last college year if unsure about it)

	0%	1-25%	25-50%	50-75%	75-100%
Working or using Personal Savings	Students, Alumni, Parents: optionally please tell how you are paying or have paid for university education (this should sum to 100%, base this on last college year if unsure about it) Working or using Personal Savings 0%	Working or using Personal Savings 1-25%	Working or using Personal Savings 25-50%	Working or using Personal Savings 50-75%	Working or using Personal Savings 75-100%
Parents or Other Family Paying	Parents or Other Family Paying 0%	Parents or Other Family Paying 1-25%	Parents or Other Family Paying 25-50%	Parents or Other Family Paying 50-75%	Parents or Other Family Paying 75-100%
Federal and/or State Grants	Federal and/or State Grants 0%	Federal and/or State Grants 1-25%	Federal and/or State Grants 25-50%	Federal and/or State Grants 50-75%	Federal and/or State Grants 75-100%
University Scholarships and/or Private Scholarships	University Scholarships and/or Private Scholarships 0%	University Scholarships and/or Private Scholarships 1-25%	University Scholarships and/or Private Scholarships 25-50%	University Scholarships and/or Private Scholarships 50-75%	University Scholarships and/or Private Scholarships 75-100%
Graduate Teaching or other Graduate Student Work	Graduate Teaching or other Graduate Student Work 0%	Graduate Teaching or other Graduate Student Work 1-25%	Graduate Teaching or other Graduate Student Work 25-50%	Graduate Teaching or other Graduate Student Work 50-75%	Graduate Teaching or other Graduate Student Work 75-100%
Loans	Loans 0%	Loans 1-25%	Loans 25-50%	Loans 50-75%	Loans 75-100%

If increase in student fees has affected you personally, please tell us more about it

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