2023 Student Evaluation

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Completing this brief evaluation will take less than 10 minutes and will help the Folk School better understand what we are doing well, what could be improved, and what our students want to see and do in the future here. There are 14 questions, and these first six are about your class and overall experience at the Folk School.

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* 1. Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Unsure or Not Applicable
During my recent visit, I experienced the Folk School's mission: "The Folk School transforms lives, bringing people together in a nurturing environment for experiences in learning and community life that spark self-discovery."	During my recent visit, I experienced the Folk School's mission: "The Folk School transforms lives, bringing people together in a nurturing environment for experiences in learning and community life that spark self-discovery." Strongly Agree	During my recent visit, I experienced the Folk School's mission: "The Folk School transforms lives, bringing people together in a nurturing environment for experiences in learning and community life that spark self-discovery." Agree	During my recent visit, I experienced the Folk School's mission: "The Folk School transforms lives, bringing people together in a nurturing environment for experiences in learning and community life that spark self-discovery." Disagree	During my recent visit, I experienced the Folk School's mission: "The Folk School transforms lives, bringing people together in a nurturing environment for experiences in learning and community life that spark self-discovery." Strongly Disagree	During my recent visit, I experienced the Folk School's mission: "The Folk School transforms lives, bringing people together in a nurturing environment for experiences in learning and community life that spark self-discovery." Unsure or Not Applicable
I felt the Folk School values of Joy, Kindness, Stewardship, and Non-Competitive learning.	I felt the Folk School values of Joy, Kindness, Stewardship, and Non-Competitive learning. Strongly Agree	I felt the Folk School values of Joy, Kindness, Stewardship, and Non-Competitive learning. Agree	I felt the Folk School values of Joy, Kindness, Stewardship, and Non-Competitive learning. Disagree	I felt the Folk School values of Joy, Kindness, Stewardship, and Non-Competitive learning. Strongly Disagree	I felt the Folk School values of Joy, Kindness, Stewardship, and Non-Competitive learning. Unsure or Not Applicable
My Folk School experience provided me with a deeper understanding of Appalachian culture and heritage.	My Folk School experience provided me with a deeper understanding of Appalachian culture and heritage. Strongly Agree	My Folk School experience provided me with a deeper understanding of Appalachian culture and heritage. Agree	My Folk School experience provided me with a deeper understanding of Appalachian culture and heritage. Disagree	My Folk School experience provided me with a deeper understanding of Appalachian culture and heritage. Strongly Disagree	My Folk School experience provided me with a deeper understanding of Appalachian culture and heritage. Unsure or Not Applicable
Overall, the Folk School's approach to non-competitive learning and community building was positive for me.	Overall, the Folk School's approach to non-competitive learning and community building was positive for me. Strongly Agree	Overall, the Folk School's approach to non-competitive learning and community building was positive for me. Agree	Overall, the Folk School's approach to non-competitive learning and community building was positive for me. Disagree	Overall, the Folk School's approach to non-competitive learning and community building was positive for me. Strongly Disagree	Overall, the Folk School's approach to non-competitive learning and community building was positive for me. Unsure or Not Applicable

If you chose "Disagree or Strongly Disagree" for any statement, please tell us a little more about your experience and how we can improve.

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* 2. What was the start date of the class you just completed with us?

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* 3. In what studio did you take this class?

Blacksmith Shop

Book & Paper Arts Studio (Book & Paper Arts, Calligraphy, Marbling, Printmaking)

Clay Studio (Clay, Stone, Sculpture, Mosaics)

Cooking Studio

Enameling Studio (Enameling, Flameworking, Fused Glass)

Festival Barn

Harvest Room (Photography, Nature Studies, Writing, Folklore)

Jewelry Studio (Jewelry, Kaleidoscopes, Metalwork, Stained Glass)

Keith House Community Room (Dance, Storytelling)

Lower Keith House (Gardening, Homesteading, Soap Making, Nature Studies)

Multiple Studios

Music Studio

Open House

Painting Studio (Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media)

Quilting Studio (Hat Making, Quilting, Sewing, Puppets)

Rock Room (Basketry, Broom Making, Chair Seats, Gourds)

Weaving Studio (Beadwork, Needlework & Thread Art, Rugs, Weaving)

Wet Room (Dyeing, Felt Making, Knitting & Crochet, Spinning, Surface Design, Beekeeping)

Woodcarving Studio (Woodcarving, Leather, Pyrography, Scrimshaw, Shoemaking)

Woodturning Studio

Woodworking Studio (Instrument Making, Woodworking)

Unsure

If you chose "Multiple Studios" or "Unsure," please briefly describe the class subject matter.

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* 4. Please rate your experience registering for classes and housing. If a statement is not applicable to you, please check "Not Applicable to Me."

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Not Applicable to Me
The on-line registration process was efficient and effective.	The on-line registration process was efficient and effective. Strongly Agree	The on-line registration process was efficient and effective. Agree	The on-line registration process was efficient and effective. Disagree	The on-line registration process was efficient and effective. Strongly Disagree	The on-line registration process was efficient and effective. Not Applicable to Me
Registration by phone was efficient and effective.	Registration by phone was efficient and effective. Strongly Agree	Registration by phone was efficient and effective. Agree	Registration by phone was efficient and effective. Disagree	Registration by phone was efficient and effective. Strongly Disagree	Registration by phone was efficient and effective. Not Applicable to Me
It was easy to make my deposit and final payment.	It was easy to make my deposit and final payment. Strongly Agree	It was easy to make my deposit and final payment. Agree	It was easy to make my deposit and final payment. Disagree	It was easy to make my deposit and final payment. Strongly Disagree	It was easy to make my deposit and final payment. Not Applicable to Me
Any problem or question I had related to registration was quickly resolved.	Any problem or question I had related to registration was quickly resolved. Strongly Agree	Any problem or question I had related to registration was quickly resolved. Agree	Any problem or question I had related to registration was quickly resolved. Disagree	Any problem or question I had related to registration was quickly resolved. Strongly Disagree	Any problem or question I had related to registration was quickly resolved. Not Applicable to Me
The print catalog was important to me for selecting my class.	The print catalog was important to me for selecting my class. Strongly Agree	The print catalog was important to me for selecting my class. Agree	The print catalog was important to me for selecting my class. Disagree	The print catalog was important to me for selecting my class. Strongly Disagree	The print catalog was important to me for selecting my class. Not Applicable to Me
The searchable on-line catalog was important to me for selecting my class.	The searchable on-line catalog was important to me for selecting my class. Strongly Agree	The searchable on-line catalog was important to me for selecting my class. Agree	The searchable on-line catalog was important to me for selecting my class. Disagree	The searchable on-line catalog was important to me for selecting my class. Strongly Disagree	The searchable on-line catalog was important to me for selecting my class. Not Applicable to Me
I was satisfied with the housing level/room type and particular house that I was assigned.	I was satisfied with the housing level/room type and particular house that I was assigned. Strongly Agree	I was satisfied with the housing level/room type and particular house that I was assigned. Agree	I was satisfied with the housing level/room type and particular house that I was assigned. Disagree	I was satisfied with the housing level/room type and particular house that I was assigned. Strongly Disagree	I was satisfied with the housing level/room type and particular house that I was assigned. Not Applicable to Me

If you responded "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" to any of these statements, please tell us why.

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* 5. Thinking more specifically about the class you took, please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Unsure or Not Applicable
The instructor made me feel welcome.	The instructor made me feel welcome. Strongly Agree	The instructor made me feel welcome. Agree	The instructor made me feel welcome. Disagree	The instructor made me feel welcome. Strongly Disagree	The instructor made me feel welcome. Unsure or Not Applicable
The instructor was prepared and managed the flow of the class well.	The instructor was prepared and managed the flow of the class well. Strongly Agree	The instructor was prepared and managed the flow of the class well. Agree	The instructor was prepared and managed the flow of the class well. Disagree	The instructor was prepared and managed the flow of the class well. Strongly Disagree	The instructor was prepared and managed the flow of the class well. Unsure or Not Applicable
I was able to develop my skills and understanding of the craft or subject in the class.	I was able to develop my skills and understanding of the craft or subject in the class. Strongly Agree	I was able to develop my skills and understanding of the craft or subject in the class. Agree	I was able to develop my skills and understanding of the craft or subject in the class. Disagree	I was able to develop my skills and understanding of the craft or subject in the class. Strongly Disagree	I was able to develop my skills and understanding of the craft or subject in the class. Unsure or Not Applicable
I was fully satisfied with the class based on my skill level.	I was fully satisfied with the class based on my skill level. Strongly Agree	I was fully satisfied with the class based on my skill level. Agree	I was fully satisfied with the class based on my skill level. Disagree	I was fully satisfied with the class based on my skill level. Strongly Disagree	I was fully satisfied with the class based on my skill level. Unsure or Not Applicable
The studio space was comfortable and well-equipped for the needs of the class.	The studio space was comfortable and well-equipped for the needs of the class. Strongly Agree	The studio space was comfortable and well-equipped for the needs of the class. Agree	The studio space was comfortable and well-equipped for the needs of the class. Disagree	The studio space was comfortable and well-equipped for the needs of the class. Strongly Disagree	The studio space was comfortable and well-equipped for the needs of the class. Unsure or Not Applicable
The class stimulated my creative spirit.	The class stimulated my creative spirit. Strongly Agree	The class stimulated my creative spirit. Agree	The class stimulated my creative spirit. Disagree	The class stimulated my creative spirit. Strongly Disagree	The class stimulated my creative spirit. Unsure or Not Applicable

Please use this space to expand on any of your ratings or provide additional feedback on the class you took.

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* 6. Please tell us whether you participated in any other activities during your recent stay. Check all that apply.

Morningsong

Campus Tour

Garden Tour

History Center Visit

Craft Demonstration

Presentation/Talk

Lunchtime Music

Dance

Concert

Brasstown Carving

Craft Shop Visit

Olive’s Porch Visit

Artist in Residence Activity

Shapenote Singing

Yoga/Movement Activity

Thursday Night Jam at The Crown

None of the above

Did any of these activities and/or your class help deepen your understanding of Appalachian culture and heritage?

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* 7. Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Unsure or Not Applicable
I felt welcome by the Folk School staff and hosts.	I felt welcome by the Folk School staff and hosts. Strongly Agree	I felt welcome by the Folk School staff and hosts. Agree	I felt welcome by the Folk School staff and hosts. Disagree	I felt welcome by the Folk School staff and hosts. Strongly Disagree	I felt welcome by the Folk School staff and hosts. Unsure or Not Applicable
I received helpful information and guidance in advance of my visit.	I received helpful information and guidance in advance of my visit. Strongly Agree	I received helpful information and guidance in advance of my visit. Agree	I received helpful information and guidance in advance of my visit. Disagree	I received helpful information and guidance in advance of my visit. Strongly Disagree	I received helpful information and guidance in advance of my visit. Unsure or Not Applicable
I was able to get helpful answers to any questions I had during my visit.	I was able to get helpful answers to any questions I had during my visit. Strongly Agree	I was able to get helpful answers to any questions I had during my visit. Agree	I was able to get helpful answers to any questions I had during my visit. Disagree	I was able to get helpful answers to any questions I had during my visit. Strongly Disagree	I was able to get helpful answers to any questions I had during my visit. Unsure or Not Applicable
My on-campus housing was clean, comfortable and met my needs.	My on-campus housing was clean, comfortable and met my needs. Strongly Agree	My on-campus housing was clean, comfortable and met my needs. Agree	My on-campus housing was clean, comfortable and met my needs. Disagree	My on-campus housing was clean, comfortable and met my needs. Strongly Disagree	My on-campus housing was clean, comfortable and met my needs. Unsure or Not Applicable
Common facilities (bathrooms, Community Room, dining hall) were clean and comfortable.	Common facilities (bathrooms, Community Room, dining hall) were clean and comfortable. Strongly Agree	Common facilities (bathrooms, Community Room, dining hall) were clean and comfortable. Agree	Common facilities (bathrooms, Community Room, dining hall) were clean and comfortable. Disagree	Common facilities (bathrooms, Community Room, dining hall) were clean and comfortable. Strongly Disagree	Common facilities (bathrooms, Community Room, dining hall) were clean and comfortable. Unsure or Not Applicable
I was comfortable using the walking paths, trails, and other outdoor spaces.	I was comfortable using the walking paths, trails, and other outdoor spaces. Strongly Agree	I was comfortable using the walking paths, trails, and other outdoor spaces. Agree	I was comfortable using the walking paths, trails, and other outdoor spaces. Disagree	I was comfortable using the walking paths, trails, and other outdoor spaces. Strongly Disagree	I was comfortable using the walking paths, trails, and other outdoor spaces. Unsure or Not Applicable

Please use this space to expand on any of your ratings or provide feedback that will help us improve the student experience.

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* 8. Please tell us about your dining experience by indicating your level of agreement with the following statements.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Unsure or Not Applicable
The family style dining experience was smooth, on-time, and comfortable for me.	The family style dining experience was smooth, on-time, and comfortable for me. Strongly Agree	The family style dining experience was smooth, on-time, and comfortable for me. Agree	The family style dining experience was smooth, on-time, and comfortable for me. Disagree	The family style dining experience was smooth, on-time, and comfortable for me. Strongly Disagree	The family style dining experience was smooth, on-time, and comfortable for me. Unsure or Not Applicable
The takeout process worked well for me.	The takeout process worked well for me. Strongly Agree	The takeout process worked well for me. Agree	The takeout process worked well for me. Disagree	The takeout process worked well for me. Strongly Disagree	The takeout process worked well for me. Unsure or Not Applicable
My special dietary needs were adequately met during my stay.	My special dietary needs were adequately met during my stay. Strongly Agree	My special dietary needs were adequately met during my stay. Agree	My special dietary needs were adequately met during my stay. Disagree	My special dietary needs were adequately met during my stay. Strongly Disagree	My special dietary needs were adequately met during my stay. Unsure or Not Applicable
The breakfast buffet was fresh, flavorful, and offered enough variety for my tastes.	The breakfast buffet was fresh, flavorful, and offered enough variety for my tastes. Strongly Agree	The breakfast buffet was fresh, flavorful, and offered enough variety for my tastes. Agree	The breakfast buffet was fresh, flavorful, and offered enough variety for my tastes. Disagree	The breakfast buffet was fresh, flavorful, and offered enough variety for my tastes. Strongly Disagree	The breakfast buffet was fresh, flavorful, and offered enough variety for my tastes. Unsure or Not Applicable
Lunch and supper, including the salad bar, met my expectations and needs.	Lunch and supper, including the salad bar, met my expectations and needs. Strongly Agree	Lunch and supper, including the salad bar, met my expectations and needs. Agree	Lunch and supper, including the salad bar, met my expectations and needs. Disagree	Lunch and supper, including the salad bar, met my expectations and needs. Strongly Disagree	Lunch and supper, including the salad bar, met my expectations and needs. Unsure or Not Applicable
Overall I enjoyed the quality, flavor and variety of meals served throughout the week.	Overall I enjoyed the quality, flavor and variety of meals served throughout the week. Strongly Agree	Overall I enjoyed the quality, flavor and variety of meals served throughout the week. Agree	Overall I enjoyed the quality, flavor and variety of meals served throughout the week. Disagree	Overall I enjoyed the quality, flavor and variety of meals served throughout the week. Strongly Disagree	Overall I enjoyed the quality, flavor and variety of meals served throughout the week. Unsure or Not Applicable

Please add any comments that would help us better understand your overall dining experience.

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* 9. How likely are you to return for another class with us in the next three years?

Highly likely.

Somewhat likely.

Not very likely.

Why or why not?

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* 10. If you would like to return, what classes are you interested in pursuing or would you like to see offered?

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