TRINITY STRAW POLL AUGUST 2020

Welcome to Fall 2020! Our first straw poll!

Dear students and colleagues,

As we have done in prior semesters, we will conduct a series of straw polls and more formal surveys throughout the Fall 2020 semester to invite your opinions and comments on a range of issues. These surveys and polls are all completely anonymous; they help me and others stay informed about concerns and ideas within the campus community. I report the results to the campus community on my blog.

In this first short straw poll, just five questions, we want to know a little bit about you, your experience with coronavirus so far, what you need to be successful this semester, and a fun final question about the election. Please reply this week --- the poll closes on Friday, August 21.

Welcome!

President Pat McGuire

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* 1. Please tell us about you: I am....

Student in the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS)

Student in the School of Nursing and Health Professions (NHP)

Student in the School of Professional and Graduate Studies (PGS, includes SPS, BGS, EDU)

Full-Time Faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Staff

Other

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* 2. If you are a student please tell us more about yourself (check all that apply):

I am a new student this semester

I am returning to Trinity after being away for a while

I plan to graduate in December 2020 or May 2021

I am also a parent of children while I am in college (please tell us how many and their ages in the comment box)

I am the primary caregiver for elders in my family

I work more than 20 hours a week while I am attending Trinity

My wages are an important source of economic support for my family

I lost my job as a result of coronavirus

I am very concerned about paying rent and other bills right now

I am very concerned about my ability to pay tuition and other Trinity expenses right now

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Regarding Coronavirus: (check all that apply)

I'm worried about getting it but have been safe so far

I'm not at all worried about getting it

I tested positive for coronavirus but had no or only mild symptoms (please indicate when in the comment box)

I had coronavirus but have recovered (please indicate when in the comment box)

I am currently battling coronavirus

Family members or close friends have had coronavirus

Family members/loved ones have died of coronavirus

If you have had coronavirus please tell us when, and if you have subsequently tested negative. Offer any other comments about coronavirus here.

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* 4. What do you need to be successful in the Fall 2020 semester?

Staying safe from coronavirus

Help with teaching or taking classes online

A computer

Internet access at home

Help with caring for my children while teaching/working/going to class

Tips on how to supervise my children's education at home

Time away from the screen

Greater access to healthcare resources

Greater access to counseling resources

Flexibility in attendance at class or work

Help with transportation to Trinity or work or clinicals

Tutoring in subjects I find difficult (indicate which subjects in the comment box)

More financial assistance

Please indicate anything else that can help you to be successful:

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* 5. If the presidential election took place today, which ticket would you vote for?

Biden/Harris

Trump/Pence

Other candidates (tell us who in the comment box)

I do not plan to vote

What else would you like to say about the upcoming election and the candidates?