Student Assembly

End of Year Quality of Life Survey Results: 2005-2006

1. What degree program are you in?
Response PercentResponse Total
DrPH
4.1%18
MHS
17.2%75
MPH
25.5%111
MPH-JD
0%0
MPH-MBA
1.6%7
MPH-MSW
0.2%1
MPH-Resident
2.3%10
MPH-RN
0%0
PhD
39.3%171
ScD
0.2%1
ScM
2.1%9
undergraduate PH major
0%0
Other (please specify)
7.4%32
Total Respondents  435
(skipped this question)  1
2. Are you?
Response PercentResponse Total
Full-time
83.7%338
Part-time
16.3%66
Total Respondents  404
(skipped this question)  32
3. What Department are you in?
Response PercentResponse Total
Behavior and Health
0.5%2
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
3%13
Biostatistics
4.4%19
Environmental Health Sciences
6.3%27
Epidemiology
21.3%91
Health Policy and Management
17.8%76
International Health
15.4%66
Mental Health
4.4%19
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
4.4%19
Population and Family Health Sciences
9.1%39
MPH with concentration
6.8%29
MPH customized
6.5%28
Total Respondents  428
(skipped this question)  8
4. What year of study are you in?
Response PercentResponse Total
1st
46.7%201
2nd
24%103
3rd
11.9%51
4th
10.7%46
5th OR ABOVE
6.7%29
Total Respondents  430
(skipped this question)  6
5. Did you attend the School of Public Health for a previous degree program?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
13.7%59
No
86.3%373
Total Respondents  432
(skipped this question)  4
6. Gender
Response PercentResponse Total
Male
22.1%96
Female
77.9%338
Total Respondents  434
(skipped this question)  2
7. Age
Response PercentResponse Total
under 25
12.7%55
25-29
40.4%175
30-34
28.6%124
35-40
9.2%40
over 40
9%39
Total Respondents  433
(skipped this question)  3
8. If you are a parent, do your children live with you?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
15.3%65
No
7.3%31
I am not a parent.
77.4%329
Total Respondents  425
(skipped this question)  11
9. Where do you live?
Response PercentResponse Total
Baltimore City
60.5%262
Greater Baltimore area (Pikesville, Towson, etc)
12.5%54
Outside metro Baltimore
6.5%28
Washington D.C.
8.5%37
Other (please specify)
12%52
Total Respondents  433
(skipped this question)  3
10. If Baltimore City, what area?
Response PercentResponse Total
Canton
5.7%15
Hamden
7.7%20
Charles Village
26.8%70
Federal Hill
2.3%6
Fells Point
4.2%11
Mount Vernon
21.8%57
Mount Washington
3.1%8
Patterson Park
3.1%8
Other (please specify)
25.3%66
Total Respondents  261
(skipped this question)  175
11. Did you receive a guide to the city when you came to Hopkins?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
29.5%127
No
35.8%154
Don’t remember
34.7%149
Total Respondents  430
(skipped this question)  6
12. Would you find such a guide helpful?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
81.3%313
No
18.7%72
Total Respondents  385
(skipped this question)  51
13. Do you own a car?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
79.8%340
No
20.2%86
Total Respondents  426
(skipped this question)  10
14. What is the main way you commute to school?
Response PercentResponse Total
drive/carpool
43.6%185
bicycle/walk
9%38
public bus
1.2%5
light rail
0%0
metro/subway
4.5%19
MARC train with Homewood/JHMI shuttle
3.1%13
Homewood/JHMI shuttle (only)
33.5%142
Other (please specify)
5.2%22
Total Respondents  424
(skipped this question)  12
15. If you drive/carpool, where do you mainly park?
Response PercentResponse Total
Monument Street lot
16%36
Church Home garage
20.4%46
Washington Street garage
19.6%44
Fallsway
3.1%7
On the street
22.2%50
Other
18.7%42
Total Respondents  225
(skipped this question)  211
16. Do you use the parking shuttle?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
18.5%77
No
81.5%339
Total Respondents  416
(skipped this question)  21
17. If you answered "yes" the previous question, how would you rate the quality?
Response PercentResponse Total
Excellent
9.1%7
Good
42.9%33
Adequate
41.6%32
Poor
5.2%4
Very poor
1.3%1
Total Respondents  77
(skipped this question)  359
18. If you use the parking shuttle... have you ever had to wait on the shuttle for a significant period beyond its scheduled arrival time?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
69.7%53
No
30.3%23
Total Respondents  76
(skipped this question)  360
19. If yes to the previous question, how often?
Response PercentResponse Total
Less than once per month
25%13
1-3 times per month
30.8%16
1 time per week
25%13
2-3 times per week
13.5%7
More than three times per week
5.8%3
Total Respondents  52
(skipped this question)  384
20. If you answered the previous question, what time of day do delays usually occur?
Response PercentResponse Total
6-7am
0%0
7-8am
1.9%1
8-9am
17.3%9
9-10am
21.2%11
10-11am
23.1%12
11am-12noon
23.1%12
12noon-1pm
19.2%10
1-2pm
23.1%12
2-3pm
25%13
3-4pm
13.5%7
4-5pm
15.4%8
5-6pm
28.8%15
6-7pm
15.4%8
7-8pm
25%13
8-9pm
7.7%4
9-10pm
1.9%1
10-11pm
1.9%1
11-12pm
0%0
Total Respondents  52
(skipped this question)  384
21. If you answered the previous question, how long (on average) do you have to wait beyond the scheduled time of departure.
Response PercentResponse Total
Less than 10 minutes
37%20
Between 10 and 20 minutes
46.3%25
Between 20 and 30 minutes
16.7%9
More than 30 minutes
0%0
Total Respondents  54
(skipped this question)  382
22. Do you use the Homewood/JHMI shuttle?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
50.2%212
No
49.8%210
Total Respondents  422
(skipped this question)  14
23. If yes to the previous question, which is your shuttle stop?
Response PercentResponse Total
Shriver Hall
38.5%80
27th and St Paul
18.8%39
Penn Station
15.9%33
Peabody/Mt Vernon
26.9%56
Total Respondents  208
(skipped this question)  228
24. If you answered the previous question, how would you rate the quality of the shuttle service?
Response PercentResponse Total
Excellent
26.6%57
Good
54.2%116
Adequate
16.8%36
Poor
1.9%4
Very Poor
0.5%1
Total Respondents  214
(skipped this question)  222
25. If you use the Homewood/JHMI shuttle... have you ever had to wait on the shuttle for a significant period beyond its scheduled arrival time?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
57.1%121
No
42.9%91
Total Respondents  212
(skipped this question)  224
26. If yes to the previous question, how often?
Response PercentResponse Total
Less than once per month
43.8%53
1-3 times per month
37.2%45
1 time per week
12.4%15
2-3 times per week
5%6
More than three times per week
1.7%2
Total Respondents  121
(skipped this question)  315
27. If you answered the previous question, what time of day do delays usually occur?
Response PercentResponse Total
6-7am
0.9%1
7-8am
17.1%20
8-9am
47%55
9-10am
29.1%34
10-11am
13.7%16
11am-12noon
4.3%5
12noon-1pm
9.4%11
1-2pm
4.3%5
2-3pm
6.8%8
3-4pm
6.8%8
4-5pm
12.8%15
5-6pm
24.8%29
6-7pm
12.8%15
7-8pm
6%7
8-9pm
3.4%4
9-10pm
0%0
10-11pm
0%0
11-12pm
0%0
Total Respondents  117
(skipped this question)  319
28. If you answered the previous question, how long (on average) do you have to wait beyond the scheduled time of departure.
Response PercentResponse Total
Less than 10 minutes
27.4%32
Between 10 and 20 minutes
49.6%58
Between 20 and 30 minutes
17.9%21
More than 30 minutes
5.1%6
Total Respondents  117
(skipped this question)  319
29. Do you own your own computer/laptop?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
95.3%402
No
4.7%20
Total Respondents  422
(skipped this question)  14
30. If you have a laptop, how often do you bring it to school?
Response PercentResponse Total
Daily
27.5%101
Near daily
18.5%68
Weekly
16.1%59
Rarely
29.4%108
Never
8.4%31
Total Respondents  367
(skipped this question)  69
31. What kind of computer do you use?
Response PercentResponse Total
PC
92.1%387
Mac
7.9%33
Total Respondents  420
(skipped this question)  16
32. Do you use the computer labs in school?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
78.2%330
No
21.8%92
Total Respondents  422
(skipped this question)  14
33. If no, why?
Response PercentResponse Total
Too crowded
11.5%10
Too slow
3.4%3
Use my own
57.5%50
Get displaced by classes too often
1.1%1
Labs don’t have the software that I need
3.4%3
Prefer to work at home
4.6%4
Other (please specify)
18.4%16
Total Respondents  87
(skipped this question)  349
34. If yes, how satisfied are you with the computer labs (NOT the printers)?
Response PercentResponse Total
Very satisfied
16.7%56
Satisfied
67.5%226
Unsatisfied
15.8%53
Total Respondents  335
(skipped this question)  101
35. Do you feel there are enough computers/computer labs available to the students?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
47.9%193
No
52.1%210
Total Respondents  403
(skipped this question)  33
36. How do you most often access your jhsph.edu email account?
Response PercentResponse Total
go through the my.jhsph.edu portal
34.8%147
bypass the portal by using webmail.jhsph.edu
46.1%195
forward it to another email address
2.4%10
use my own mail program, such as Outlook Express
14.9%63
Other (please specify)
1.9%8
Total Respondents  423
(skipped this question)  13
37. How often do you read/glance at the information on the my.jhsph.edu portal?
Response PercentResponse Total
Always
11.3%48
Sometimes
55.7%236
Never
33%140
Total Respondents  424
(skipped this question)  12
38. Do you read the E-mails that you receive from the SPH Student Activities and Mailing Lists (STUDENT-L and ACTIVITIES-L)?
Response PercentResponse Total
Always
32.8%139
Sometimes
47.6%202
Rarely
12%51
Never
7.5%32
Total Respondents  424
(skipped this question)  12
39. Do you feel there are adequate opportunities for you to get to know students outside of your department/program?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
39.9%168
No
60.1%253
Total Respondents  421
(skipped this question)  15
40. If there were more events designed to help students get to know each other, would you take advantage of them?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
67.8%282
No
32.2%134
Total Respondents  416
(skipped this question)  20
41. If the school were to create informal student-run support groups (such as to discuss issues of workloads, stresses, etc), would you be likely to attend?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
32.1%135
No
67.9%285
Total Respondents  420
(skipped this question)  16
42. If no, why not
 Total Respondents  
250
(skipped this question)  186
43. The two gyms run by the Cooley Health Center (1--next to Hamden House and 2--on the 9th floor of JHSPH) are free to Public Health Students. Do you use these facilities?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
45.2%187
No
54.8%227
Total Respondents  414
(skipped this question)  22
44. If no, why not?
Response PercentResponse Total
Not convenient
18.8%42
Too big
0.4%1
Too small
5.4%12
Not well-equipped
3.6%8
Prefer another gym
19.3%43
Other (please specify)
52.5%117
Total Respondents  223
(skipped this question)  213
45. If you use the 9th floor JHSPH Cooley Center, what hours do you or would you use it? If you do not use it and would like to, what hours would you use it? (Check all that apply)
Response PercentResponse Total
Before 6am
4.7%11
Between 6 and 7am
12.9%30
Between 7 and 8am
19.8%46
Between 8am and 12noon
22.4%52
Between 12noon and 1:30pm
22.8%53
Between 1:30 and 5pm
42.7%99
Between 5 and 6pm
39.2%91
Between 6 and 7pm
34.1%79
Between 7 and 8pm
30.6%71
After 8pm
29.3%68
Total Respondents  232
(skipped this question)  204
46. Are you a member of the O'Connor Recreation Center at Homewood Campus?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
11.4%47
No
88.6%367
Total Respondents  414
(skipped this question)  22
47. If no, why not?
Response PercentResponse Total
Too expensive
23.3%78
Not well-equipped
0.3%1
Not convenient
44.2%148
Too big
0.3%1
Too small
0.3%1
Prefer another gym
8.1%27
Other (please specify)
23.6%79
Total Respondents  335
(skipped this question)  101
48. If JHSPH were to organize/publicize the following sporting opportunities, which would you participate in? (Please check only those that you would very likely participate in)
Response PercentResponse Total
pick-up volleyball
36.4%79
pick-up basketball
15.7%34
kickball
19.8%43
softball
23.5%51
flag football
18.4%40
pick-up soccer
24.9%54
running club
38.7%84
tennis league
26.7%58
dodgeball
18.4%40
Total Respondents  217
(skipped this question)  219
49. Other suggestions?
 Total Respondents  
89
(skipped this question)  347
50. The Cooley Center offers wellness classes such as Pilates and Yoga. Do you participate in these opportunities?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
3.6%15
No
96.4%397
Total Respondents  412
(skipped this question)  24
51. If no, why not?
 Total Respondents  
326
(skipped this question)  110
52. Please check the following health and wellness initiatives that you would be interested in participating.
Response PercentResponse Total
Yoga
56.1%211
Meditation/Rest and Relaxation Lounge
38.6%145
Fresh Fruit/Vegetable Juice/Smoothie Bar
54%203
Tai Chi
26.1%98
None of the above
13.8%52
Total Respondents  376
(skipped this question)  60
53. Suggestions for additional wellness activities?
 Total Respondents  
69
(skipped this question)  367
54. If there were more events that encouraged students to bring their children (e.g., picnics, zoo trips, etc) would you be likely to attend?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
31.6%125
No
68.4%270
Total Respondents  395
(skipped this question)  41
55. If yes to the previous question, would you be willing to pay a nominal fee to have more of these events available?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
62.4%108
No
37.6%65
Total Respondents  173
(skipped this question)  263
56. Any suggestions for family oriented activities?
 Total Respondents  
34
(skipped this question)  402
57. While a JHSPH student, do you feel you have had contact with the JHU Alumni Association?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
20.7%85
No
79.3%325
Total Respondents  410
(skipped this question)  26
58. The JHU Alumni Association student programs currently include 1) welcoming gift mug 2) student discount card for local businesses 3) Fall Finals week study break 4) graduation gift license plate holder 5) student group/community service grants. What other student programs would you like to see (please check all that apply)?
Response PercentResponse Total
Alumni Networking Event (on or off-campus)
81.5%247
Alumni Social Event (eg. baseball game, wine tasting)
59.7%181
Spring Finals Week Study Break
43.6%132
Other (please specify)
9.6%29
Total Respondents  303
(skipped this question)  133
59. Have you dealt directly with the Student Assembly regarding any needs or concerns (e.g., to request funding for a student event)?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
15.6%63
No
84.4%341
Total Respondents  404
(skipped this question)  32
60. In your opinion, what is the main purpose of Student Assembly?
 Total Respondents  
201
(skipped this question)  235
61. Are you satisfied with the efforts of Student Assembly?
Response PercentResponse Total
Yes
80.2%271
No
19.8%67
Total Respondents  338
(skipped this question)  98
62. What sort of activities would you like to see from the Student Assembly?
 Total Respondents  
77
(skipped this question)  359
63. Which of the following activities do you think Student Assembly helps to make happen?
Response PercentResponse Total
School-wide events, such as the Winter Gala, the Harbor Cruise, and Thursday evening Happy Hours
90.2%322
Student advocacy in quality of life issues (e.g. printing)
77.6%277
Student Group activities such as Health and Human Rights Week, Native American Heritage Month, and Relief and Development RedR Security Training
62.5%223
Total Respondents  357
(skipped this question)  79
64. What are the other major issues that affect students, quality of life on campus, opportunities for students or other topics that you would like to see addressed?
 Total Respondents  
166
(skipped this question)  270


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