Factor Components: 2010 MAP-Works

Factor 01 . Commitment to the Institution

  • To what degree are you committed to completing your: College degree at this institution
  • To what degree do you intend to come back to this institution for the next: Term
  • To what degree do you intend to come back to this institution for the next: Academic year

Factor 02 . Self-Assessment: Communication Skills

  • Self-Assessment of Academic Skills - How would you rate yourself on the following skills: Writing composition
  • Self-Assessment of Academic Skills - How would you rate yourself on the following skills: Reading comprehension
  • Self-Assessment of Academic Skills - How would you rate yourself on the following skills: Ability to verbalize your ideas
  • Self-Assessment of Academic Skills - How would you rate yourself on the following skills: Public speaking

Factor 03 . Self-Assessment: Analytical Skills

  • Self-Assessment of Academic Skills - How would you rate yourself on the following skills: Math ability
  • Self-Assessment of Academic Skills - How would you rate yourself on the following skills: Computer skills
  • Self-Assessment of Academic Skills - How would you rate yourself on the following skills: Problem-solving skills

Factor 04 . Self-Assessment: Self-Discipline

  • Self-Assessment of Management Skills - To what degree are you the kind of person who: Is self-disciplined
  • Self-Assessment of Management Skills - To what degree are you the kind of person who: Is a self-starter
  • Self-Assessment of Management Skills - To what degree are you the kind of person who: Follows through with what you say you're going to do
  • Self-Assessment of Management Skills - To what degree are you the kind of person who: Is dependable

Factor 05 . Self-Assessment: Time Management

  • Self-Assessment of Management Skills - To what degree are you the kind of person who: Balances time between classes and other activities (work, student activities, etc.)
  • Self-Assessment of Management Skills - To what degree are you the kind of person who: Shows up on time
  • Self-Assessment of Management Skills - To what degree are you the kind of person who: Does your work before you play
  • Self-Assessment of Management Skills - To what degree are you the kind of person who: Plans out your time
  • Self-Assessment of Management Skills - To what degree are you the kind of person who: Sticks to your time plan
  • Self-Assessment of Management Skills - To what degree are you the kind of person who: Makes "to-do lists"

Factor 07 . Basic Academic Behaviors

  • Basic Academic Behaviors - To what degree are you the kind of person who: Attends class
  • Basic Academic Behaviors - To what degree are you the kind of person who: Takes good notes in class
  • Basic Academic Behaviors - To what degree are you the kind of person who: Turns in required homework assignments
  • Basic Academic Behaviors - To what degree are you the kind of person who: Records your assignments and tests in a calendar
  • Basic Academic Behaviors - To what degree are you the kind of person who: Spends sufficient study time to earn good grades

Factor 08 . Advanced Academic Behaviors:

  • Advanced Academic Behaviors - To what degree are you the kind of person who: Participates in class
  • Advanced Academic Behaviors - To what degree are you the kind of person who: Communicates with instructor outside of office hours
  • Advanced Academic Behaviors - To what degree are you the kind of person who: Studies in a place where you can avoid distractions
  • Advanced Academic Behaviors - To what degree are you the kind of person who: Studies on a regular schedule
  • Advanced Academic Behaviors - To what degree are you the kind of person who: Reads the assigned readings within a day before class
  • Advanced Academic Behaviors - To what degree are you the kind of person who: Works on large projects well in advance of the due date

Factor 09 . Academic Self-Efficacy

  • Academic Self-Efficacy - To what degree are you certain that you can: Do even the hardest work assigned in your courses
  • Academic Self-Efficacy - To what degree are you certain that you can: Do well on all problems and tasks assigned in your courses
  • Academic Self-Efficacy - To what degree are you certain that you can: Do well in your hardest course
  • Academic Self-Efficacy - To what degree are you certain that you can: Persevere on class projects even when there are challenges

Factor 10 . Peer Connections

  • Peer Connections - On this campus, to what degree are you meeting people: Who share common interests with you
  • Peer Connections - On this campus, to what degree are you meeting people: Who include you in their activities
  • Peer Connections - On this campus, to what degree are you meeting people: You enjoy spending time with
  • Peer Connections - On this campus, to what degree are you meeting people: You like

Factor 11 . On-Campus Living: Social Aspects

  • On-Campus Living - To what degree are you: Hanging out with other residents
  • On-Campus Living - To what degree are you: Making friends with others in the hall/building
  • On-Campus Living - To what degree are you: Satisfied with the social activities in your hall/building

Factor 12 . On-Campus Living: Environment

  • On-Campus Living - To what degree are you: Adjusting to living in on-campus housing
  • On-Campus Living - To what degree are you: Able to study in your room/hall
  • On-Campus Living - To what degree are you: Able to sleep in your room
  • On-Campus Living - To what degree are you: Satisfied with your overall hall/building experience

Factor 13 . On-Campus Living: Roommate Relationship

  • To what degree are roommate(s) or residents living with/near you: Respecting your study time
  • To what degree are roommate(s) or residents living with/near you: Respecting your sleep time
  • To what degree are roommate(s) or residents living with/near you: Respecting your privacy
  • To what degree are roommate(s) or residents living with/near you: Respecting your property
  • Overall, to what degree are you having problems with people living with/near you?

Factor 14 . Off-Campus Living: Environment

  • Off-Campus Living Environment - To what degree are you: Able to study in your room/home
  • Off-Campus Living Environment - To what degree are you: Able to sleep in your room/home
  • Off-Campus Living Environment - To what degree are you: Satisfied with your overall living environment

Factor 15 . Homesickness: Separation

  • Homesickness - To what degree do you: Miss your family back home
  • Homesickness - To what degree do you: Miss your old friends who are not at this school

Factor 16 . Homesickness: Distressed

  • Homesickness - To what degree do you: Feel upset because you want to go home
  • Homesickness - To what degree do you: Regret leaving home to go to school
  • Homesickness - To what degree do you: Think about going home all the time

Factor 17 . Academic Integration

  • Academic Adjustment - Overall, to what degree are you: Keeping current with your academic work
  • Academic Adjustment - Overall, to what degree are you: Motivated to complete your academic work
  • Academic Adjustment - Overall, to what degree are you: Performing well in your classes
  • Academic Adjustment - Overall, to what degree are you: Learning
  • Academic Adjustment - Overall, to what degree are you: Satisfied with your academic life on campus

Factor 18 . Social Integration

  • Sense of Belonging - Overall, to what degree: Do you belong here?
  • Sense of Belonging - Overall, to what degree: Are you fitting in?
  • Sense of Belonging - Overall, to what degree: Are you satisfied with your social life on campus?

Factor 19 . Satisfaction with Institution

  • Overall Evaluation of the College/University - Overall, to what degree: Would you choose this college/university again if you had it to do over?
  • Overall Evaluation of the College/University - Overall, to what degree: Would you recommend this college/university to someone who wants to attend college?
  • Overall, please rate your experience at this college/university