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Open Universities Australia at Curtin Survey

Thank you to the 389 students who responded to the survey in 2007. The feedback will assist us to effect appropriate improvements to Open Universities services provided by Curtin. The survey results are currently being collated and response to the feedback will be added shortly.

Part A - Demographic survey

1. Your location for this study period was?

2. You are?

Female Male

3. Your age is?

25 or under 26-35 35 or over

4. In which Faculty are you enrolled?

Part B - Open Universities Australia at Curtin staff and services

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
5. Staff were helpful.
6. Services were readily available.
7. Staff were flexible in meeting my needs.
8. Staff were understanding of my cultural perspectives.
9. Staff used effective communication methods to inform and assist me.

10. In what ways could your Open Universities Australia learning experience be enhanced?

11. What additional services would you like to see provided by staff?

Part C - Open Universities Australia materials

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
12. The materials were provided within a reasonable timeframe.
13. The format of the materials assisted my learning.
14. The materials were relevant to stated learning outcomes.
15. The unit outline provided me with clear submission timelines.

16. How might staff improve the design of materials to better assist your learning?

Part D - Academic staff - availability and services

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
17. My tutor could be contacted when I needed assistance.
18. My tutor responded to my requests in a timely manner.

19. In what ways did your unit tutor/lecturer assist you with your studies?

Part E - Academic staff - assessment and feedback

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
20. Feedback on assessment items included useful comments.
21. The assessment items were relevant to the stated learning outcomes.
22. The assessment items were of a type that could be readily undertaken in a distance education mode of study.

23. How might feedback on assessment items be improved to be of most value to you?

24. How might Curtin make better use of computer technology to enhance distance learning?

25. Other comments as to how Open Universities Australia services could be improved?

Thank you for completing this survey. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and will assist us to respond appropriately to student needs in the Open Universities Australia learning experience provided by Curtin.