The LEAD/MEPI Students Feedback Survey Report · intends to use the survey findings to improve their program. In December 8, 2011 the Office of Institutional Research, emailed survey

The Office of Institutional Research/AUC

Fall 2011

The LEAD/MEPI

Students’ Feedback

Survey Report

Prepared by Ola Anwar

Page 2 The Office of Institutional Research/AUC

Table of Contents Page

Executive Summary 3

Section I: Q.1: Please identify yourself 3 Q.2: Gender 4 Q.3: What is your cohort number? 4 Section II: Q.4: a. Does the coordinator try his/her best to treat all students with equality? b. Please specify 5 Q.5: Please indicate your level of agreement regarding the following statements. 5

Section III:

Q.6: Student life values: Please indicate your level of agreement regarding the following statements. 10

Section IV:

Cross tabulations questions. 13

Section V:

Q.7: Please suggest any areas for improvement. 32

Q.8: Please feel free to add any other comments. 33


Executive Summary

Introduction

As part of the Leadership for Education and Development Program (LEAD) and Middle East Partnership Initiative

Tomorrow's Leaders (MEPI TL) at the American University in Cairo (AUC), the LEAD/MEPI TL program, conducted in

cooperation with the Office of Institutional Research (IR) an online survey to solicit the LEAD/MEPI TL students’

feedback about their coordinators within the LEAD/MEPI program mission and objective. The LEAD/MEPI TL office

intends to use the survey findings to improve their program.

In December 8, 2011 the Office of Institutional Research, emailed survey invitations to 288 LEAD/MEPI students.

Two survey email reminders were sent on December 15th and 22nd

, 2011 and remained accessible until January

15th

, 2012. When the survey was closed 148 out of 288 (51.4%) responded.

Methodology and Organization of the Report

This report is divided into five sections. In Section I, demographics’ information are presented as frequencies and

as charts. Section II, includes the students’ evaluations to the coordinators as frequencies and as charts.

Furthermore, the student’s life values are presented in Section III, as frequencies and as charts. In Section IV, the

cross tabulations questions are presented in frequency tables. In Section V, the respondents’ comments and

suggestions for more improvement are presented.

Students’ Demographics:

The LEAD students presented 79.1% and the MEPI students presented 20.9%. Students’ gender was 39.9% ‘male’,

and 60.1% ‘female’.

The students’ cohort number was reported as follows: 1.4% of the students were from ‘cohort #1’, 5.4% from

‘cohort #2’, 8.8% from ‘cohort #3’, 12.8% from ‘cohort # 4’, 7.4% from ‘cohort #5’, 15.5% from ‘cohort # 6’, 12.8%

from ‘cohort #7’, 31.8% from ‘cohort #8 and 4.1% did not report this question .

Section I


Table A

Please identify your self

Frequency Percent

LEAD Student 117 79.1%

MEPI Student 31 20.9%

Total 148 100%

Table 1

Gender Frequency Percent

Male 59 39.9%

Female 89 60.1%

Total 148 100%

Figure 1

Table 2

Cohort # Frequency Percent

1 2 1.4%

2 8 5.4%

3 13 8.8%

4 19 12.8%

5 11 7.4%

6 23 15.5%

7 19 12.8%

8 47 31.8%

Missing 6 4.1%

Total 148 100%

Figure 2

Male

Female

40%

60%

Cohort #1

Cohort #2

Cohort #3

Cohort #4

Cohort #5

Cohort #6

Cohort #7

Cohort # 8

1.4%

5.4%

8.8%

12.8%

7.4%

15.5%

12.8%

31.8%


In this section, when the students were asked “Does the coordinator try his/her best to treat all students

with equality?”, 79.7% reported “Yes”, 9.5% reported “No” and 10.8% did not answer this question.

For the question, “My coordinator has an understanding of AUC’s liberal education system”, 59.9%

of the students reported ‘strongly agree’, 30.4% reported ‘agree’, 8.1% reported ‘neutral’, no one

reported ‘disagree’, 0.7% reported ‘strongly disagree’ and 1.4% did not report this question.

For the question, “Individual and group meetings with my coordinator are sufficient”, 39.2% of the

students reported ‘strongly agree’, 40.5 % reported ‘agree’, 13.5% reported ‘neutral’, 5.4% reported

‘disagree’, no one reported ‘strongly disagree’ and 1.4% of the students did not report this question.

For the question, “My coordinator highlights the objectives of activities and link them to LEAD’s

overall outcomes and objectives”, 37.2% of the students reported ‘strongly agree’, 41.2% reported

‘agree’, 12.8% reported ‘neutral’, 4.1% reported ‘disagree’, 1.4% reported ‘strongly disagree’ and

3.4% did not answer this question.

For the question, “My coordinator encourages participatory planning and implementation of

activities”, 43.2% of the students reported ‘strongly agree’, 40.5% reported ‘agree’, 10.8% reported

‘neutral’, 2% reported ‘disagree’, 1.4% reported ‘strongly disagree’ and 2% did not report this

question.

For the question, “My coordinator encourages commitment to professionalism (e.g. meeting

deadlines, arriving on time and active class participation”, 53.4% of the students reported ‘strongly

agree’, 36.5% reported ‘agree’, 7.4% reported ‘neutral’, 0.7% reported ‘disagree’, no one reported

‘strongly disagree’ and 2% did not report this question.

For the question, “My coordinator fosters team spirit and group work among students”, 42.6% of

the students reported ‘strongly agree’, 33.1% reported ‘agree’, 14.9% reported ‘neutral’, 6.8%

reported ‘disagree’, no one reported ‘strongly disagree’ and 2.7% did not answer this question.

For the question, “My coordinator regularly asks for my feedback”, 28.4% of the students reported

‘strongly agree’, 43.2% reported ‘agree’, 16.9% reported ‘neutral’, 7.4 % reported ‘disagree’, 2%

reported ‘strongly disagree’ and 2% did not report this question.

For the question, “My coordinator measures my learning though various assignment (e.g., post

training assignments, reflection forms and group projects)”, 35.1% of the students reported

‘strongly agree’, 37.2% reported ‘agree’, 17.6% reported ‘neutral’, 8.1% reported ‘disagree’, no one

reported ‘strongly disagree’ and 2% did not answer this question.

Section II


For the question, “My coordinator encourages me to implement my leadership and civic

engagement activities in real life”, 43.2% of the students reported ‘strongly agree’, 30.4% reported

‘agree’, 17.6% reported ‘neutral’, 4.7% reported ‘disagree’, 1.4% reported ‘strongly disagree’ and

2.7% did not report this question.

For the question, “My coordinator is challenging me to use my maximum potential”, 39.2% of the

students reported ‘strongly agree’, 29.1% reported ‘agree’, 19.6% reported ‘neutral’, 8.1% reported

‘disagree’, 2.7% reported ‘strongly disagree’ and 1.4% did not answer this question.

For the question, “My coordinator monitors my academic progress and gives support if needed”,

43.9% of the students reported ‘strongly agree’, 34.5% reported ‘agree’, 10.8% reported ‘neutral’,

5.4% reported ‘disagree’, 2.7% reported ‘strongly disagree’, and 2.7% did not report this question.

Descriptive Analysis For Section II

Table 3A

Does the coordinator try his/her best to treat all students with equality?

Frequency Percent

Yes 118 79.7%

No 14 9.5%

Missing 16 10.8%

Total 148 100%

Figure 3A

89%

11%

Does the coordinator try his/her best to treat all students with equality?

Yes No


Q.3B: Does the coordinator try his/her best to treat all students with equality? Please specify:

Negative comments:

I feel that the coordinator does not treat all the LEADers fairly: does not give all of them the

same attention. that is only my feeling however she is nice to all of us

The way she gives me her feedback about things I ask her about it, is not the same way she gives

to some specific people.

When I need her, even if it's urgent, ""I must take appointment via e-mail first, but sometimes

she accepts another people to come in to the office and talk without appointments and they

take long time discussing issues not only 5 or 10 minutes, but more".

biased to women and supporters of women rights

"I think both Sulaf taha and Huda Mosa are doing their best. However there are some students

who feel inequality in the treatment of the coordinator"

She treats some students better than others because she loves them more as they always visit

her office.

She tries her best, but still you can feel it when she favorites some students, and speaks with

them more friendly. However, I don't think she does this when grading or anything.

Positive comments:

She treats all of us fairly and provides help any time we need. I feel she is like our mother.

She tries to have individual meetings with all students who are not willing to create a personal

relationship with her.

She tries to set meetings with all the students if they need help...............

The coordinator treats all students equally, nonetheless many of our requests that we have

been asking for through the whole semester have not been fulfilled and I feel like this is the

coordinator's job to take our requests to the high board and to do her best in achieving the

things that we need.

Though our coordinator is Christian, she treats all of us the same way. I have never felt any kind

of discrimination is the way she treats any of the students, including me

Through mutual understanding and dialogue we all participate equally in the decision making

process.

We all have equal chances, we're all treated in a very fair way

We are all different, and though our coordinator is Christian and most of us are Muslims and not

Egyptians, she still treats us very well and offers help all the time. I have never felt any

discrimination in her acts towards us in any way

General comments:

Don't know for sure


Table 4

Strongly

Agree Agree Neutral Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Missing Total

My coordinator has an understanding of AUC's liberal education system

88 45 12

0

1 2 148

59.5% 30.4% 8.1% 0.7% 1.4% 100%

Individual and group meetings with my coordinator are sufficient.

58 60 20 8 0

2 148

39.2% 40.5% 13.5% 5.4% 1.4% 100%

My coordinator highlights the objectives of activities and link them to LEAD'S overall outcomes and objectives.

55 61 19 6 2 5 148

37.2% 41.2% 12.8% 4.1% 1.4% 3.4% 100%

My coordinator encourages participatory planning and implementation of activities.

64 60 16 3 2 3 148

43.2% 40.5% 10.8% 2.0% 1.4% 2.0% 100%

My coordinator encourages commitment to professionalism (e.g meeting deadlines, arriving on time and active class participation).

79 54 11 1 0

3 148

53.4% 36.5% 7.4% 0.7% 2.0% 100%

My coordinator fosters team spirit and group work among students.

63 49 22 10 0

4 148

42.6% 33.1% 14.9% 6.8% 2.7% 100%

My coordinator regularly asks for my feedback.

42 64 25 11 3 3 148

28.4% 43.2% 16.9% 7.4% 2.0% 2.0% 100%

My coordinator measures my learning though various assignment (e.g., post training assignments, reflection forms and group projects).

52 55 26 12

0

3 148

35.1% 37.2% 17.6% 8.1% 2.0% 100%

My coordinator encourages me to implement my leadership and civic engagement activities in real life.

64 45 26 7 2 4 148

43.2% 30.4% 17.6% 4.7% 1.4% 2.7% 100%

My coordinator is challenging me to use my maximum potential.

58 43 29 12 4 2 148

39.2% 29.1% 19.6% 8.1% 2.7% 1.4% 100%

My coordinator monitors my academic progress and gives support if needed.

65 51 16 8 4 4 148

43.9% 34.5% 10.8% 5.4% 2.7% 2.7% 100%


Figure 4

My coordinator has an understanding of AUC's liberal educationsystem .


My coordinator highlights the objectives of activities and link themto LEAD'S overall outcomes and objectives.

My coordinator encourages participatory planning andimplementation of activities.

My coordinator encourages commitment to professionalism (e.gmeeting deadlines, arriving on time and active class participation).


My coordinator regularly asks for my feedback.

My coordinator measures my learning though various assignment(e.g., post training assignments, reflection forms and group

projects).

My coordinator encourages me to implement my leadership andcivic engagement activities in real life.


My coordinator monitors my academic progress and gives support ifneeded.

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree


In this section, the students indicate to what extent their life values were significant.

For the question, “My coordinator encourages diverse perspectives (i.e. discussions in religion, political

beliefs, culture, etc. ..), 40.5% of the students reported ‘strongly agree’, 35.8% reported ‘agree’, 10.1%

reported ‘neutral’, 2% reported ‘disagree’, 0.7% reported ‘strongly disagree’ and 10.8% did not report this

question.

For the question, “My coordinator encourages a two way dialogue with students”, 34.5% of the students

reported ‘strongly agree’, 37.2% reported ‘agree’, 14.9% reported ‘neutral’, 2% reported ‘disagree’, no

one reported ‘strongly disagree’ and 11.5% did not answer this question.

For the question, “My coordinator encourages me to express my opinion freely even if I disagree with

his/her opinion”, 41.2% of the students reported ‘strongly agree’, 31.1% reported ‘agree’, 12.8% reported

‘neutral’, 2% reported ‘disagree’, no one reported ‘strongly disagree’ and 12.8% did not report this

question.

For the question, “My coordinator gives timely feedback/advice when needed”, 43.2% of the students

reported ‘strongly agree’, 26.4% reported ‘agree’, 12.2% reported ‘neural’, 4.7% reported ‘disagree’, 0.7%

reported ‘strongly disagree’ and 12.8% did not report this question.

For the question, “My coordinator creates a safe environment, where I can express myself”, 40.5% of

the students reported ‘strongly agree’, 29.7% reported ‘agree’, 13.5% reported ‘neutral’, 2.7% reported

‘disagree’, 1.4% reported ‘strongly disagree’, and 12.2% did not report this question.

For the question, “My coordinator explains the reason behind decisions/actions (i.e. selection process,

semester abroad, etc..)”, 34.5% of the students reported ‘strongly agree’, 33.8% reported ‘agree’, 16.2%

reported ‘neutral’, 2.7% reported ‘disagree’, 1.4% reported ‘strongly disagree’ and 11.5% did not answer

this question.

For the question, “My coordinator offers guidance/constructive feedback for my personal and

professional growth when needed”, 34.5% of the students reported ‘strongly agree’, 37.2% reported

‘agree’ 12.2% reported ‘neutral’, 4.1% reported ‘disagree’, no one reported ‘strongly disagree’ and 12.2%

did not report this question.

For the question “My coordinator encourages participation in different learning/development

opportunities”, 41.9% of the students reported ‘strongly agree’, 36.5% reported ‘agree’, 9.5% reported

‘neutral’, 0.7% reported ‘disagree’, no one reported ‘strongly disagree’ and 11.5% did not answer this

question.

For the question, “My coordinator has a solid understanding of AUC student life values which are:

integrity, professionalism, inclusivity, student centeredness and social responsibility”, 45.3% of the

student reported ‘strongly agree’, 33.1% reported ‘agree’, 8.8% reported ‘neutral’, no one reported either

‘disagree’ or ‘strongly disagree' and 12.8% did not report this question.

Section III


Descriptive Analysis For Section III

Table 5

Strongly


Strongly Disagree

Missing Total

My coordinator encourages diverse perspectives (i.e. discussions in religion, political beliefs, culture, etc..)

60 53 15 3 1 16 148

40.5% 35.8% 10.1% 2.0% 0.7% 10.8% 100%

My coordinator encourages a two way dialogue with students.

51 55 22 3 0

17 148

34.5% 37.2% 14.9% 2.0% 11.5% 100%

My coordinator encourages me to express my opinion freely even if I disagree with his/her opinion.

61 46 19 3 0

19 148

41.2% 31.1% 12.8% 2.0% 12.8% 100%

My coordinator gives timely feedback/advice when needed.

64 39 18 7 1 19 148

43.2% 26.4% 12.2% 4.7% 0.7% 12.8% 100%

My coordinator creates a safe environment, where I can express myself.

60 44 20 4 2 18 148

40.5% 29.7% 13.5% 2.7% 1.4% 12.2% 100%

My coordinator explains the reason behind decisions/actions, (i.e. selection process, semester abroad, etc..).

51 50 24 4 2 17 148

34.5% 33.8% 16.2% 2.7% 1.4% 11.5% 100%

My coordinator offers guidance/constructive feedback for my personal and professional growth when needed.

51 55 18 6 0

18 148

34.5% 37.2% 12.2% 4.1% 12.2% 100%

My coordinator encourages participation in different learning/development opportunities.

62 54 14 1 0

17 148

41.9% 36.5% 9.5% 0.7% 11.5% 100%

My coordinator has a solid understanding of AUC student life values which are: integrity, professionalism, inclusivity, student centeredness and social responsibility.

67 49 13 0

0

19 148

45.3% 33.1% 8.8% 12.8% 100%


Figure 5

My coordinator encourages diverse perspectives (i.e.discussions in religion, political beliefs, culture, etc..)


My coordinator encourages me to express my opinion freelyeven if I disagree with his/her opinion.

My coordinator gives timely feedback/advice when needed.

My coordinator creates a safe environment, where I canexpress myself.

My coordinator explains the reason behind decisions/actions,(i.e. selection process, semester abroad, etc..).

My coordinator offers guidance/constructive feedback for mypersonal and professional growth when needed.

My coordinator encourages participation in differentlearning/development opportunities.

My coordinator has a solid understanding of AUC student lifevalues which are: integrity, professionalism, inclusivity,

studentcenteredness and social responsibility.



[The cohort #] by the level of agreement regarding different statements (Q.4)] Table 6A

My coordinator has an understanding of AUC's liberal education system. Total

Strongly Agree

Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree

Cohort # 1 2 0 0 0

2

100% 100%

2 2 4 2 0

8

25.0% 50.0% 25.0% 100%

3 7 4 2 0

13

53.8% 30.8% 15.4% 100%

4 8 8 1 1 18

44.4% 44.4% 5.6% 5.6% 100%

5 10 1 0 0

11

90.9% 9.1% 100%

6 13 8 2 0

23

56.5% 34.8% 8.7% 100%

7 11 6 2 0

19

57.9% 31.6% 10.5% 100%

8 32 12 3 0

47

68.1% 25.5% 6.4% 100%

Total 85 43 12 1 141

60.3% 30.5% 8.5% .7% 100%

Table 6B

Individual and group meetings with my coordinator are sufficient. Total

Strongly Agree

Agree Neutral Disagree

Cohort # 1 2 0 0 0

2

100% 100%

2 1 3 3 1 8

12.5% 37.5% 37.5% 12.5% 100%

3 4 5 4 0

13

30.8% 38.5% 30.8% 100%

4 10 6 1 1 18

55.6% 33.3% 5.6% 5.6% 100%

5 3 5 3 0

11

27.3% 45.5% 27.3% 100%

6 9 10 4 0

23

39.1% 43.5% 17.4% 100%

7 6 10 1 2 19

31.6% 52.6% 5.3% 10.5% 100%

8 23 17 4 3 47

48.9% 36.2% 8.5% 6.4% 100%

Total 58 56 20 7 141

41.1% 39.7% 14.2% 5.0% 100%

Section IV

Cross Tabulation Questions


Table 6C

My coordinator highlights the objectives of activities and links them to LEAD/MEPI'S overall outcomes and objectives. Total

Strongly Agree

Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Cohort # 1 2 0 0 0 0

2

100% 100%

2 2 3 1 1 1 8

25.0% 37.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 100%

3 4 5 3 1 0

13

30.8% 38.5% 23.1% 7.7% 100%

4 3 9 4 0

1 17

17.6% 52.9% 23.5% 5.9% 100%

5 6 5 0 0 0

11

54.5% 45.5% 100%

6 10 9 4 0 0

23

43.5% 39.1% 17.4% 100%

7 4 9 2 3 0

18

22.2% 50.0% 11.1% 16.7% 100%

8 24 16 5 1 0

46

52.2% 34.8% 10.9% 2.2% 100%

Total 55 56 19 6 2 138

39.9% 40.6% 13.8% 4.3% 1.4% 100%

Table 6D

My coordinator encourages participatory planning and implementation of activities. Total

Strongly Agree


Cohort # 1 2 0 0 0 0

2

100% 100%

2 2 4 2 0 0

8

25.0% 50.0% 25.0% 100%

3 6 5 1 0

1 13

46.2% 38.5% 7.7% 7.7% 100%

4 9 7 1 0

1 18

50.0% 38.9% 5.6% 5.6% 100%

5 6 4 1 0 0

11

54.5% 36.4% 9.1% 100%

6 7 12 3 0 0

22

31.8% 54.5% 13.6% 100%

7 3 12 3 1 0

19

15.8% 63.2% 15.8% 5.3% 100%

8 27 15 5 0 0

47

57.4% 31.9% 10.6% 100%

Total 62 59 16 1 2 140

44.3% 42.1% 11.4% .7% 1.4% 100%


Table 6E

My coordinator encourages commitment to professionalism (e.g meeting deadlines, arriving on time and active class

participation). Total

Strongly Agree


Cohort # 1 2 0 0 0

2

100% 100%

2 1 3 4 0

8

12.5% 37.5% 50.0% 100%

3 2 7 3 1 13

15.4% 53.8% 23.1% 7.7% 100%

4 12 6 0 0

18

66.7% 33.3% 100%

5 6 5 0 0

11

54.5% 45.5% 100%

6 18 4 1 0

23

78.3% 17.4% 4.3% 100%

7 6 10 3 0

19

31.6% 52.6% 15.8% 100%

8 29 18 0 0

47

61.7% 38.3% 100%

Total 76 53 11 1 141

53.9% 37.6% 7.8% .7% 100%

Table 6F

My coordinator fosters team spirit and group work among students. Total

Strongly Agree


Cohort # 1 2 0 0 0

2

100% 100%

2 2 5 0 0

7

28.6% 71.4% 100%

3 5 5 2 1 13

38.5% 38.5% 15.4% 7.7% 100%

4 6 8 1 3 18

33.3% 44.4% 5.6% 16.7% 100%

5 5 5 1 0

11

45.5% 45.5% 9.1% 100%

6 10 5 7 1 23

43.5% 21.7% 30.4% 4.3% 100%

7 6 7 4 2 19

31.6% 36.8% 21.1% 10.5% 100%

8 26 14 4 2 46

56.5% 30.4% 8.7% 4.3% 100%

Total 62 49 19 9 139

44.6% 35.3% 13.7% 6.5% 100%


Table 6G

My coordinator regularly asks for my feedback. Total

Strongly Agree


Cohort # 1 2 0 0 0 0

2

100% 100%

2 1 5 2 0 0

8

12.5% 62.5% 25.0% 100%

3 4 7 1 1 0

13

30.8% 53.8% 7.7% 7.7% 100%

4 5 11 2 0 0

18

27.8% 61.1% 11.1% 100%

5 3 6 1 0

1 11

27.3% 54.5% 9.1% 9.1% 100%

6 7 6 6 2 2 23

30.4% 26.1% 26.1% 8.7% 8.7% 100%

7 2 8 5 4 0

19

10.5% 42.1% 26.3% 21.1% 100%

8 18 18 7 3 0

46

39.1% 39.1% 15.2% 6.5% 100%

Total 42 61 24 10 3 140

30.0% 43.6% 17.1% 7.1% 2.1% 100%

Table 6H

My coordinator measures my learning though various assignment (e.g., post training assignments, reflection forms

and group projects). Total

Strongly Agree


Cohort # 1 2 0 0 0

2

100% 100%

2 1 4 2 1 8

12.5% 50.0% 25.0% 12.5% 100%

3 5 5 2 1 13

38.5% 38.5% 15.4% 7.7% 100%

4 5 9 2 2 18

27.8% 50.0% 11.1% 11.1% 100%

5 6 3 2 0

11

54.5% 27.3% 18.2% 100%

6 10 9 3 1 23

43.5% 39.1% 13.0% 4.3% 100%

7 1 8 6 4 19

5.3% 42.1% 31.6% 21.1% 100%

8 20 15 9 2 46

43.5% 32.6% 19.6% 4.3% 100%

Total 50 53 26 11 140

35.7% 37.9% 18.6% 7.9% 100%


Table 6I

My coordinator encourages me to implement my leadership and civic engagement activities in real life. Total

Strongly Agree


Cohort # 1 2 0 0 0 0

2

100% 100%

2 2 4 2 0 0

8

25.0% 50.0% 25.0% 100%

3 4 2 6 1 0 13

30.8% 15.4% 46.2% 7.7% .0% 100%

4 7 5 5 0

1 18

38.9% 27.8% 27.8% 5.6% 100%

5 7 3 1 0 0

11

63.6% 27.3% 9.1% 100%

6 9 9 5 0 0

23

39.1% 39.1% 21.7% 100%

7 2 11 3 2 0

18

11.1% 61.1% 16.7% 11.1% 100%

8 27 11 4 3 1 46

58.7% 23.9% 8.7% 6.5% 2.2% 100%

Total 60 45 26 6 2 139

43.2% 32.4% 18.7% 4.3% 1.4% 100%

Table 6J

My coordinator is challenging me to use my maximum potential. Total

Strongly Agree


Cohort # 1 2 0 0 0 0

2

100% 100%

2 1 5 2 0 0

8

12.5% 62.5% 25.0% 100%

3 3 5 3 2 0

13

23.1% 38.5% 23.1% 15.4% 100%

4 4 6 3 4 1 18

22.2% 33.3% 16.7% 22.2% 5.6% 100%

5 4 3 4 0 0

11

36.4% 27.3% 36.4% 100%

6 13 3 5 2 0

23

56.5% 13.0% 21.7% 8.7% 100%

7 6 5 5 2 1 19

31.6% 26.3% 26.3% 10.5% 5.3% 100%

8 22 16 6 1 2 47

46.8% 34.0% 12.8% 2.1% 4.3% 100%

Total 55 43 28 11 4 141

39.0% 30.5% 19.9% 7.8% 2.8% 100%


Table 6K


Total

Strongly Agree


Cohort # 1 2 0 0 0 0

2

100% 100%

2 1 4 2 0

1 8

12.5% 50.0% 25.0% 12.5% 100%

3 4 4 3 2 0

13

30.8% 30.8% 23.1% 15.4% 100%

4 7 8 1 1 1 18

38.9% 44.4% 5.6% 5.6% 5.6% 100%

5 5 3 2 0

1 11

45.5% 27.3% 18.2% 9.1% 100%

6 14 6 1 1 0

22

63.6% 27.3% 4.5% 4.5% 100%

7 7 7 2 1 1 18

38.9% 38.9% 11.1% 5.6% 5.6% 100%

8 22 17 5 3 0

47

46.8% 36.2% 10.6% 6.4% 100%

Total 62 49 16 8 4 139

44.6% 35.3% 11.5% 5.8% 2.9% 100%


Cross tabulation question [The cohort # by the level of agreement regarding other different statements (Q.5)]

Table 7A

My coordinator encourages diverse perspectives (i.e. discussions in religion, political beliefs, culture, etc..) Total


Cohort # 1 2 0 0 0 0

2

100% 100%

2 2 3 0 0 0

5

40.0% 60.0% 100%

3 9 2 2 0 0

13

69.2% 15.4% 15.4% 100%

4 8 5 2 0 0

15

53.3% 33.3% 13.3% 100%

5 3 6 1 0 0

10

30.0% 60.0% 10.0% 100%

6 9 11 1 0 0

21

42.9% 52.4% 4.8% 100%

7 8 9 1 0 0

18

44.4% 50.0% 5.6% 100%

8 19 15 7 2 1 44

43.2% 34.1% 15.9% 4.5% 2.3% 100%

Total 60 51 14 2 1 128

46.9% 39.8% 10.9% 1.6% .8% 100%

Table 7B

My coordinator encourages a two way dialogue with students. Total

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree

Cohort # 1 2 0 0 0

2

100% 100%

2 2 2 1 0

5

40.0% 40.0% 20.0% 100%

3 7 5 1 0

13

53.8% 38.5% 7.7% 100%

4 6 8 1 0

15

40.0% 53.3% 6.7% 100%

5 4 5 1 0

10

40.0% 50.0% 10.0% 100%

6 5 11 5 0

21

23.8% 52.4% 23.8% 100%

7 6 9 2 1 18

33.3% 50.0% 11.1% 5.6% 100%

8 19 14 9 1 43

44.2% 32.6% 20.9% 2.3% 100%

Total 51 54 20 2 127

40.2% 42.5% 15.7% 1.6% 100%


Table 7C

My coordinator encourages me to express my opinion freely even if I disagree with his/her

opinion. Total

Strongly Agree


Cohort # 1 2 0 0 0

2

100% 100%

2 2 2 0 0

4

50.0% 50.0% 100%

3 9 3 1 0

13

69.2% 23.1% 7.7% 100%

4 10 3 2 0

15

66.7% 20.0% 13.3% 100%

5 4 5 1 0

10

40.0% 50.0% 10.0% 100%

6 6 12 3 0

21

28.6% 57.1% 14.3% 100%

7 5 7 5 1 18

27.8% 38.9% 27.8% 5.6% 100%

8 23 13 5 1 42

54.8% 31.0% 11.9% 2.4% 100%

Total 61 45 17 2 125

48.8% 36.0% 13.6% 1.6% 100%

Table 7D

My coordinator gives timely feedback/advice when needed. Total

Strongly Agree


Cohort # 1 2 0 0 0 0

2

100% 100%

2 3 1 1 0 0

5

60.0% 20.0% 20.0% 100%

3 4 5 3 0 0

12

33.3% 41.7% 25.0% 100%

4 10 4 1 0 0

15

66.7% 26.7% 6.7% 100%

5 6 2 1 0

1 10

60.0% 20.0% 10.0% 10.0% 100%

6 11 6 3 1 0

21

52.4% 28.6% 14.3% 4.8% 100%

7 5 9 2 2 0

18

27.8% 50.0% 11.1% 11.1% 100%

8 22 12 6 3 0

43

51.2% 27.9% 14.0% 7.0% 100%

Total 63 39 17 6 1 126

50.0% 31.0% 13.5% 4.8% .8% 100%


Table 7E

My coordinator creates a safe environment, where I can express myself. Total

Strongly Agree


Cohort # 1 2 0 0 0 0

2

100% 100%

2 1 3 0 0 0

4

25.0% 75.0% 100%

3 7 4 2 0 0

13

53.8% 30.8% 15.4% 100%

4 11 3 1 0 0

15

73.3% 20.0% 6.7% 100%

5 6 2 2 0 0

10

60.0% 20.0% 20.0% 100%

6 9 6 6 0 0

21

42.9% 28.6% 28.6% 100%

7 4 9 4 1 0

18

22.2% 50.0% 22.2% 5.6% 100%

8 19 17 3 3 1 43

44.2% 39.5% 7.0% 7.0% 2.3% 100%

Total 59 44 18 4 1 126

46.8% 34.9% 14.3% 3.2% .8% 100%

Table 7F

My coordinator explains the reason behind decisions/actions, (i.e. selection process, semester

abroad, etc..). Total

Strongly Agree


Cohort # 1 2 0 0 0 0

2

100% 100%

2 1 2 2 0 0

5

20.0% 40.0% 40.0% 100%

3 3 8 2 0 0

13

23.1% 61.5% 15.4% 100%

4 9 5 1 0 0

15

60.0% 33.3% 6.7% 100%

5 3 5 1 1 0

10

30.0% 50.0% 10.0% 10.0% 100%

6 8 9 3 0

1 21

38.1% 42.9% 14.3% 4.8% 100%

7 3 8 5 2 0

18

16.7% 44.4% 27.8% 11.1% 100%

8 20 13 8 1 1 43

46.5% 30.2% 18.6% 2.3% 2.3% 100%

Total 49 50 22 4 2 127

38.6% 39.4% 17.3% 3.1% 1.6% 100%


Table 7G

My coordinator offers guidance/constructive feedback for my personal and professional growth

when needed. Total


Cohort # 1 2 0 0 0

2

100% 100%

2 1 3 1 0

5

20.0% 60.0% 20.0% 100%

3 3 5 5 0

13

23.1% 38.5% 38.5% 100%

4 6 6 3 0

15

40.0% 40.0% 20.0% 100%

5 5 4 0

1 10

50.0% 40.0% 10.0% 100%

6 10 10 0

1 21

47.6% 47.6% 4.8% 100%

7 6 8 3 1 18

33.3% 44.4% 16.7% 5.6% 100%

8 17 18 6 1 42

40.5% 42.9% 14.3% 2.4% 100%

Total 50 54 18 4 126

39.7% 42.9% 14.3% 3.2% 100%

Table 7H

My coordinator encourages participation in different learning/development opportunities. Total


Cohort # 1 2 0 0 0

2

100% 100%

2 1 4 0 0

5

20.0% 80.0% 100%

3 6 3 3 1 13

46.2% 23.1% 23.1% 7.7% 100%

4 10 3 2 0

15

66.7% 20.0% 13.3% 100%

5 5 4 1 0

10

50.0% 40.0% 10.0% 100%

6 11 10 0 0

21

52.4% 47.6% 100%

7 3 14 1 0

18

16.7% 77.8% 5.6% 100%

8 23 15 5 0

43

53.5% 34.9% 11.6% 100%

Total 61 53 12 1 127

48.0% 41.7% 9.4% .8% 100%


Table 7I

My coordinator has a solid understanding of AUC student life values which are: integrity,

professionalism, inclusivity, student centeredness and social responsibility.

Total

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral

Cohort # 1 2 0 0

2

100% 100%

2 1 3 1 5

20.0% 60.0% 20.0% 100%

3 5 5 2 12

41.7% 41.7% 16.7% 100%

4 10 4 1 15

66.7% 26.7% 6.7% 100%

5 9 1 0

10

90.0% 10.0% 100%

6 11 10 0

21

52.4% 47.6% 100%

7 4 11 3 18

22.2% 61.1% 16.7% 100%

8 25 13 4 42

59.5% 31.0% 9.5% 100%

Total 67 47 11 125

53.6% 37.6% 8.8% 100%


Cross tabulation questions

[Gender by the level of agreement regarding different statements (Q.4)]

Table 8A

My coordinator has an understanding of AUC's liberal education system.

Total Strongly

Agree Agree Neutral

Strongly Disagree

Gender Male 36 16 4 1 57

63.2% 28.1% 7.0% 1.8% 100%

Female 52 29 8 0

89

58.4% 32.6% 9.0% 100%

Total 88 45 12 1 146

60.3% 30.8% 8.2% .7% 100%

Table 8B


Total

Strongly Agree



40.4% 42.1% 10.5% 7.0% 100%

Female 35 36 14 4 89

39.3% 40.4% 15.7% 4.5% 100%

Total 58 60 20 8 146

39.7% 41.1% 13.7% 5.5% 100%

Table 8C

My coordinator highlights the objectives of activities and link them to LEAD'S overall outcomes and objectives.

Total

Strongly Agree


Gender Male 20 28 5 2 1 56

35.7% 50.0% 8.9% 3.6% 1.8% 100%

Female 35 33 14 4 1 87

40.2% 37.9% 16.1% 4.6% 1.1% 100%

Total 55 61 19 6 2 143

38.5% 42.7% 13.3% 4.2% 1.4% 100%


Table 8D

My coordinator encourages participatory planning and implementation of activities.

Total

Strongly Agree


Gender Male 27 22 6 1 1 57

47.4% 38.6% 10.5% 1.8% 1.8% 100%

Female 37 38 10 2 1 88

42.0% 43.2% 11.4% 2.3% 1.1% 100%

Total 64 60 16 3 2 145

44.1% 41.4% 11.0% 2.1% 1.4% 100%

Table 8E

My coordinator encourages commitment to professionalism (e.g. meeting deadlines, arriving on

time and active class participation). Total

Strongly Agree


Gender Male 29 23 5 0

57

50.9% 40.4% 8.8% 100%

Female 50 31 6 1 88

56.8% 35.2% 6.8% 1.1% 100%

Total 79 54 11 1 145

54.5% 37.2% 7.6% .7% 100%

Table 8F


Total

Strongly Agree



39.3% 41.1% 12.5% 7.1% 100%

Female 41 26 15 6 88

46.6% 29.5% 17.0% 6.8% 100%

Total 63 49 22 10 144

43.8% 34.0% 15.3% 6.9% 100%


Table 8G

My coordinator regularly asks for my feedback. Total

Strongly Agree



57

33.3% 40.4% 17.5% 8.8% 100%

Female 23 41 15 6 3 88

26.1% 46.6% 17.0% 6.8% 3.4% 100%

Total 42 64 25 11 3 145

29.0% 44.1% 17.2% 7.6% 2.1% 100%

Table 8H

My coordinator measures my learning though various assignment (e.g., post training

assignments, reflection forms and group projects). Total

Strongly Agree



29.8% 36.8% 22.8% 10.5% 100%

Female 35 34 13 6 88

39.8% 38.6% 14.8% 6.8% 100%

Total 52 55 26 12 145

35.9% 37.9% 17.9% 8.3% 100%

Table 8I

My coordinator encourages me to implement my leadership and civic engagement activities in real life.

Total

Strongly Agree


Gender Male 24 17 10 4 1 56

42.9% 30.4% 17.9% 7.1% 1.8% 100%

Female 40 28 16 3 1 88

45.5% 31.8% 18.2% 3.4% 1.1% 100%

Total 64 45 26 7 2 144

44.4% 31.3% 18.1% 4.9% 1.4% 100%


Table 8J


Total

Strongly Agree


Gender Male 25 19 5 5 3 57

43.9% 33.3% 8.8% 8.8% 5.3% 100%

Female 33 24 24 7 1 89

37.1% 27.0% 27.0% 7.9% 1.1% 100%

Total 58 43 29 12 4 146

39.7% 29.5% 19.9% 8.2% 2.7% 100%

Table 8K


Total

Strongly Agree


Gender Male 27 21 4 4 1 57

47.4% 36.8% 7.0% 7.0% 1.8% 100%

Female 38 30 12 4 3 87

43.7% 34.5% 13.8% 4.6% 3.4% 100%

Total 65 51 16 8 4 144

45.1% 35.4% 11.1% 5.6% 2.8% 100%


Cross tabulation question [Gender by the level of agreement regarding other different statements (Q.5)]

Table 9A

My coordinator encourages diverse perspectives (i.e. discussions in religion, political beliefs, culture, etc..)

Total

Strongly Agree



53

49.1% 43.4% 5.7% 1.9% 100%

Female 34 30 12 2 1 79

43.0% 38.0% 15.2% 2.5% 1.3% 100%

Total 60 53 15 3 1 132

45.5% 40.2% 11.4% 2.3% .8% 100%

Table 9B


Total Strongly



39.6% 43.4% 13.2% 3.8% 100%

Female 30 32 15 1 78

38.5% 41.0% 19.2% 1.3% 100%

Total 51 55 22 3 131

38.9% 42.0% 16.8% 2.3% 100%

Table 9C

My coordinator encourages me to express my opinion freely even if I disagree with his/her

opinion. Total

Strongly Agree



50.0% 32.7% 13.5% 3.8% 100%

Female 35 29 12 1 77

45.5% 37.7% 15.6% 1.3% 100%

Total 61 46 19 3 129

47.3% 35.7% 14.7% 2.3% 100%


Table 9D

My coordinator gives timely feedback/advice when needed. Total

Strongly Agree



51

45.1% 33.3% 19.6% 2.0% 100%

Female 41 22 8 6 1 78

52.6% 28.2% 10.3% 7.7% 1.3% 100%

Total 64 39 18 7 1 129

49.6% 30.2% 14.0% 5.4% .8% 100%

Table 9E

My coordinator creates a safe environment, where I can express myself.

Total

Strongly Agree


Gender Male 22 19 10 1 1 53

41.5% 35.8% 18.9% 1.9% 1.9% 100%

Female 38 25 10 3 1 77

49.4% 32.5% 13.0% 3.9% 1.3% 100%

Total 60 44 20 4 2 130

46.2% 33.8% 15.4% 3.1% 1.5% 100%

Table 9F

My coordinator explains the reason behind decisions/actions, (i.e. selection process, semester abroad,

etc..). Total

Strongly Agree


Gender Male 17 23 10 2 1 53

32.1% 43.4% 18.9% 3.8% 1.9% 100%

Female 34 27 14 2 1 78

43.6% 34.6% 17.9% 2.6% 1.3% 100%

Total 51 50 24 4 2 131

38.9% 38.2% 18.3% 3.1% 1.5% 100%


Table 9G

My coordinator offers guidance/constructive feedback for my personal and professional growth

when needed. Total

Strongly Agree



39.6% 41.5% 13.2% 5.7% 100%

Female 30 33 11 3 77

39.0% 42.9% 14.3% 3.9% 100%

Total 51 55 18 6 130

39.2% 42.3% 13.8% 4.6% 100%

Table 9H

My coordinator encourages participation in different learning/development opportunities.

Total

Strongly Agree



53

49.1% 39.6% 11.3% 100%

Female 36 33 8 1 78

46.2% 42.3% 10.3% 1.3% 100%

Total 62 54 14 1 131

47.3% 41.2% 10.7% .8% 100%

Table 9I

My coordinator has a solid understanding of AUC student life values

which are: integrity, professionalism, inclusivity, student centeredness and

social responsibility. Total

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral


49.1% 41.5% 9.4% 100%

Female 41 27 8 76

53.9% 35.5% 10.5% 100%

Total 67 49 13 129

51.9% 38.0% 10.1% 100%


Cross tabulation questions “Gender” by the question “Does the coordinator try his/her best to treat all students with

equality?”

Table 10

Does the coordinator try his/her best to treat all students with equality? Total

Yes No

Gender Male

45 8 53

84.9% 15.1% 100%

Female 73 6 79

92.4% 7.6% 100%

Total 118 14 132

89.4% 10.6% 100%

“Cohort #” by the question “Does the coordinator try his/her best to treat all students with equality?”

Table 11

Does the coordinator try his/her best to treat all students with equality? Total

Yes No

Cohort # 1 2 0

2

100% 100%

2 5 0

5

100% 100%

3 13 0

13

100% 100%

4 15 0

15

100% 100%

5 9 1 10

90.0% 10.0% 100%

6 14 7 21

66.7% 33.3% 100%

7 16 2 18

88.9% 11.1% 100%

8 41 3 44

93.2% 6.8% 100%

Total 115 13 128

89.8% 10.2% 100%


Q. 7: Please suggest any areas for improvement:

1. Conference planning and execution

2. change vouchers system

3. clarify the objectives of the program more"

4. I suggest that we do more round table discussions and internships which has to do with improving the

situation in the MENA.

5. * More feedback from us

* A space of freedom. Actually, it is not only the coordinator's fault, but the whole system. I think we

should go on, experiment this atmosphere, and face everything. What is going on is that we are gathered

for every small detail which, in my opinion, isolates us and hinders us from better communication."

6. Decrease the number of meetings and try to treat all of us equally.

7. There are many things that we as MEPI students can achieve if we work together with the available

resources, but we do not do so at all. This semester we didn't have a project and we didn't do many round

table discussions or trainings, although I do not like the round table discussions because I find them

useless. I believe that we have so much potential and that we can be making radical change in the society,

and we have been discussing this with our coordinator. Also many issues that we brought to the

coordinator and to the other heads such as the LPI, we have been discussing them in meetings,

nevertheless we do not see any real change and I feel like the meetings are pointless and repetitive since

we have already discussed what it that we do not like about the LPI is. Another issue that I have been

bringing to the coordinator since the beginning of the semester but we have not been giving any feedback

is the money, the 400dollars that we get monthly is not enough to survive in a community such as AUC,

and knowing that most of us live in the New campus which is far away from everything we spend a lot of

money on transportation because although there are buses they do not operate all the time.

8. I would like for our demands to be understood and for us to be given a chance to express what we want

and to see real change, we have been chosen to be the leaders of tomorrow but inside our program we

are not allowed to do so."

9. I think, if she is gonna treat some people as her close friends, she should do it outside the office...or she

treats all of us as her close friends, accepts us anytime in her office, accepts our phone calls to her

anytime, accepts us being late "without excuses" sometimes as it happens with some people but others

10. Leadership, Negotiation, Communication.

11. find my coordinator an administrative assistant to do the administrative work and the coordinator to have

more time for coaching instead of doing official work

12. I've heard that some people are suggesting the exchange of coordinators; I strongly disagree with this

suggestion for several reasons. The most important one is I DO NOT WANT my coordinator Sarah El.

Nashar to be replaced with any other coordinator as she's very helpful, lovely and she's the only one that

would understand us and give us the correct feedback and the support we need.

13. maybe more roundtables and workshops

14. I think that I need a more constructive feedback about our activities and developing personalities

15. I believe she should ask more for feedback on her performance

Section V


16. Our coordinator is really good, can't think of anything

17. removal of the LPI because to be honest i think if each of us concentrated on his/her own vision that

would be much more efficient than our scattered efforts in community service clubs that may or may not

be part of the final vision of the student and after all time is money.

18. Giving more training to coordinators about different fields and how they should deal with the student’s

issues.......

19. The interaction between our cohorts is very law. I mean we do not see each other very often unless we

have a roundtable discussion or such a thing. However we should have more work to do together even if

they were home assignments or group projects, so that we get to interact with each other.

20. The way finances are handled: more commitment to MEPI's financial problems (not the stipend but other

things such as refunds, mistakes in the payments handled by the Accounting Office)

Assistance with course registration: inexistent. A very important aspect that needs to be looked at"

Q.8: Other comments:

Negative Comment:

When she asks us to be on time ""arriving on time""... I think she has to let us leave on time as well, but

what always happens is that we start on time , but we ""never ever"" leave on time ...she always takes, at

least, extra one hour and half.

- Sometimes, she cannot handle the session and cannot stop some people from talking and

fighting together during the meetings which waste our time! ...and it's not our sin to carry their

faults and stay extra OBLIGATORY time

- Finally, about the retreat, most of us "including me for sure" ignoring the idea of travelling 25

hours ""toward and backward from"" Aswan by train, although we are taking the budget of two

retreats in one. Plus, when we talked to her about that in a meeting, she didn't solve the problem

and she did what she already decided to do before the meeting.

The rule of the coordinator is not only to grade us, but to also tell us ways of improvement and opening

our minds to other diverse activities we could do

I have to say that the fact that many of the LEAD events are mandatory isn't a good idea, especially that

many of them are simply pointless and completely useless

Positive Comments:

I really respect my coordinator and I'm lucky to have her :)

My coordinator, Janine, is so professional, she understands very well what she has to do and she does it

the right way. If it was not for her, I, myself, would not be in my position now. She succeeded to be a role

model for most of our cohort.


General comments:

We want to evaluate other LEAD crew on top of them Ms Sohair Saad.

Because of the increasing costs of living, I believe that achieving the goals that mepis are required to

realize is a hard task especially with the low monthly allowance that we are receiving.

I feel overloaded by the lead requirements. I want to go on both AUC's academic life and AUC'S activities

by myself.

"LEAD 8 students want to change vouchers system and take cash money instead.

Thanks"

Nothing

I had some problems when I was studying abroad.

Taking our academic load into consideration when designing MEPI activities for the semester because

some of us have a vision of going into academia in the future and of course academic performance

matters.

Documents

The LEAD/MEPI Students Feedback Survey Report · intends to use the survey findings to improve their program. In December 8, 2011 the Office of Institutional Research, emailed survey