EXHIBIT C:��� ITEM 109-2801-R1100
Student Survey
Bachelor�s of Science Degree in
Elementary Education Interest Survey
October 2000
����� If yes, list the reason(s) you want to
have a public institution in Great Falls to earn a bachelor�s degree in elementary
education.
�
It
will be a convenient opportunity to earn a degree.
�
The
private college I Great Falls has tuition prices that are way out of reach and
I do not wish to have a student loan bill of over $50,000 at the end of four
years.
�
I
already have a degree � getting certification.
�
Alternative
institution to receive elementary education BA degree.
�
I
live in Great falls. I think you would have more students enroll in Great
Falls.
�
Tuition
is less expensive here, therefore enrollment is higher.
�
I
didn�t leave my husband and my home to get the degree.
�
Being
a non-traditional student, I do not want to have student loans to pay back that
are so high I will never get to retire.
�
I
feel that having a public institution in Great Falls to earn a bachelors degree
in elementary education would be very useful especially with the high amount of
interest among my classmates and others who would really benefit from the
program.
�
I
live here and I would not be able to take classes in Havre.
�
Economics.
�
City
of this size should have this to offer.
�
Should
be an individual choice to go to school where you want and not be forced to
attend a private school.
�
As
a taxpayer, it is my right.
�
Living
on a budget I need affordable education.
�
Honestly,
it�s cheaper. I like the choice of having either daytime or night classes
because I am then able to work.
�
#1
it is expense. It is affordable. MSU Northern, Great Falls has some excellent
instructors as UGF but we students pay 1/5th of the price. We are a
lower middle class community and education should be affordable to all.
�
I
can afford it. I am not a catholic and our private school is. I like the
program offered. No night program at private school. I got no respect as an
oldie student when looking at our private school. However, I did receive
respect at the public institution.
�
I
want an affordable place to go to college without leaving my life, family and
home. I want small classes and not 200 to 400 students in my classes.
�
I�m
a non-traditional student working full-time. UGF does not offer classes to fit
my schedule. This is where I live.
�
Less
expensive than UGF. I learn better in a smaller classroom setting.
�
I
enjoy the instructors I have had in the past year.
�
I
am unable to attend day classes and need an institution that can fulfill my
needs.
�
It�s
more affordable and my family lives here.
�
Cheaper
tuition � flexible school schedule.
�
Basically
it�s a money issue. Also time plays a role.
�
I
live here and work here. UGF is too expensive.
�
I
am the only provider for my family, and need classes on weekends and evenings.
UGF does not have classes at times that fit with my work schedule. I have to
work and go to school.
�
A
public institution would provide greater access, availability to the general
public. As a taxpayer, I feel I should have the right to get a degree in a
public institution. I cannot afford UGF. Classes are offered at a time that
allows me to hold a full time day position.
�
Availability
to attend a university that offers the courses art the time of day appropriate
to my work schedule. Financially, I don�t feel I should have to pay 3 times the
tuition for a degree by attending a private college. As a taxpayer, I feel I am
entitled to a fair education.
�
A
public institution would provide greater access and availability to the general
public and since I am a Montana taxpayer, I believe this opportunity should be
available for myself and my family at a cost more reasonable to the Montana
citizens. A private institution does not make this possible.
�
I
am interested in acquiring credits toward a reading endorsement.
�
Cost,
choice (more variety of times and classes) competition � brings out the best in
private and public institutions. Montana State should not support a private
institution over public.
�
I
live here in Great Falls and would like to stay here.
�
I
cannot afford UGF, and cannot move my family.
�
First
is cost. I simply cannot afford the tuition fees. Secondly scheduling, the
public education is much more flexible.
�
Need
certification to teach.
�
I
already have a BA but I know other people who are Great Falls residents, and
who would like to pursue a degree in elementary education.
�
UGF
should not have a monopoly on dictating where I can get my education and how
much I should pay for it.
B. Are
you currently taking classes in Great Falls to earn your bachelor�s degree in
elementary education
No ����� 5��������������������� Yes
���� 35
If
yes, name of institution.
MSUCOTGF�� 11������������������� MSU-Northern����������� 19������� UGF��� 1
C. In
order for you to attend classes, do you need an alternative delivery schedule �
evening and weekends?
No������ 9��������������������� Yes
32
D. Is
there anything else that you would like us to know about access to public
higher education in Great Falls?
�
I
feel that it would be convenient for families who are currently living in Great
Falls and can�t leave to finish their degree, due to work, families and other
issues.
�
It
is too expensive to move to Havre just to finish my bachelor�s degree.
�
A
private institution shouldn�t have the control to say �no� to anyone offering
an education. If MSU Northern can put this into effect they should not be
stopped.
�
More
for non-traditional students.
�
It
is a school for non-traditional students. We feel welcome and are treated with
respect. The classes are set up for working parents with night classes. I also
appreciate the fact that I am not made to take religion class with ideas I do
not believe in. if they need teachers so bad � they should be prepared to offer
that at our convenience. At any cost for them.
�
A
private institution should not dictate to me, a taxpayer, what I can and cannot
take!!
�
We
should have the right to choose.
�
Cost
is also a factor � since I�m working to pay for school and provide for my
family.
�
Living
in Lewistown and not having a college, having one in Great Falls allows me to
finish my education without leaving home.
�
We
should have a choice. Private colleges are not for everyone. Some have a
religious conflict with UGF. I simply cannot afford them. If Northern hadn�t
been here I would never have returned to college.
�
It
used to be you had the right to choose what you did with your life. In Great
Falls, if you want an elementary education degree, you have to pay more or hit
the road to another institution. To me, if you are right out of high school
everyone wants to attend college, but as mature adults things are a lot
tougher.
�
The
opportunity to complete my education in Great Falls has made this dream a
possible reality. Since I travel from Lewistown 3 nights a week, private
tuition would be out of the question.
�
I
believe in a city the size of Great Falls we should be able to chooses which
institution of higher learning we would like to attend.
�
In
my case, there has not been enough classes offered to take a full credit load
at times, so I either have to travel to Havre, or not take a full load.
�
The
state should not limit the availability of education, especially by supporting
private over public education.
�
I
feel if there were more classes in Great Falls at the COT, you would always
have a full class. Many people don�t want to drive to Havre.
�
UGF
is forcing students away. If they would lower the fees enough to allow students
to attend the school, they would make more money.
�
You
have to move to get an education.