This survey covers two very different
topics:
1. Issues related to the University of Minnesota, and
2. Issues related to the new Minnesota gun law.
Please consider each of the following
questions carefully.
Answer each question based on your own opinions and
experiences.
University
Mission & Funding Priorities
The Mission of the University of
Minnesota
The
University of Minnesota has a three part mission: Teaching,
Research, and Service. Which ONE of the three aspects of
the mission is the most important overall?
Teaching
Research
Service/Outreach
Which
ONE of the following budgetary reduction measures do you
think the University can most easily take and still uphold
the missions of teaching, research, and service?
Reduce the number of faculty
Reduce the number of staff
Reduce services to students
Reduce services to Minnesota communities
Reduce faculty and staff benefits
Which
of the following revenue enhancement measures do you think
the University can most easily take and still uphold the
missions of teaching, research, and service?
Increase student fees
Increase research contracts
Increase cost of services (bus fares, entrance fees, etc.)
Revenue sharing between low & high revenue departments
Increase tuition
The
University's process of determining budget priorities is
understandable.
In
May, Governor Pawlenty recommended a $185 million reduction
over two years for the University, which is 15% of what
the University currently receives from the state. What is
your opinion on this budget reduction?
It was too large.
It was fair.
It should have been larger.
Funding Issues & Priorities
How
important, if at all, is each of the following possible
new building/capital projects for the University of Minnesota?
Not
Important
Slightly
Important
Somewhat
Important
Very
Important
On-Campus
Football Stadium
Student
Housing
Parking
Ramps
Library
Facilities
Recreation
Facilities
Classroom
Facilities
Leisure-Common
Areas
Computer-Technology
Facilities
How
much of a problem, if at all, is each of the following issues
at the University?
Not
a Problem
Small
Problem
Moderate
Problem
Serious
Problem
Unsure
Tuition
Increases
Level
of Financial Aid Available
Wage
Freeze for U Staff
Wage
Freeze for U Faculty
Level
of Funding for Technology
Availability
of Student Jobs
Next we would like you to
consider issues related to
the new Minnesota Conceal & Carry Gun Law.
Conceal
& Carry Gun Law
General Issues
Never
Occasionally
Frequently
All
of the Time
Prior
to Minnesota's Conceal and Carry Law, to what
extent did you think about whether or not anyone
had a gun when you went out?
Since
the Conceal and Carry Law, to what extent do you
think about whether or not anyone has a gun when
you go out?
Less
Likely
About
the Same
More
Likely
Unsure
A
store you have shopped at in the past recently
posted a sign banning concealed handguns on the
premises. How likely are you to shop at the store
in the future?
A
store you have shopped at in the past has NO policy
banning concealed handguns on the premises. How
likely are you to shop at that store in the future?
Safety Issues
Since the Conceal & Carry Law was
passed in April 2003, how has your sense of safety changed, if at
all, in each of the following situations? Select the response that
best represents your sense of safety.
I
feel less safe
I
feel the same
I
feel more safe
Unsure
Encountering
a stranger
Helping
a stranger
Walking
alone during the day in your neighborhood
Walking
alone during the night in your neighborhood
Shopping
at your favorite mall
Attending
a large public event
Driving
around the city
Strongly
Disagree
Somewhat
Disagree
Somewhat
Agree
Strongly
Agree
The
Conceal & Carry Law makes me feel safer overall.
Having
a gun in the home increases the safety of the
people who live there.
Understanding the Law
We would like you to answer a few
questions to gauge your understanding of various aspects of the
new law. Please respond to each question to the best of your ability.
Assume for each question that the proper license has been obtained.
True
False
Guns
are allowed in public school building.
Guns
are allowed in public school parking lots.
Guns
are allowed in government buildings.
The
gun must always be concealed.
Owners
of private establishments may ban guns by posting
a sign.
If
visiting a business that bans guns, you can leave
the gun in the trunk of a car.
Employers
can ban guns from parking facilities they own.
Metro
Transit bus drivers may carry a gun.
Landlords
may ban guns of guests for an apartment complex
they own.
It
is illegal to carry a gun if under the influence
of alcohol.
Cities
can ban guns on all city property.
Politics and Attitudes about Guns
This
law is supported by the majority of Minnesotans (over 50%).
Since
the Carry and Conceal Law, how likely are you to buy a gun?
Less Likely
About the Same
More Likely
Since
the Carry and Conceal Law, how likely are you to carry a
concealed gun?
Less Likely
About the Same
More Likely
Information about
You
We appreciate your responses to
the previous questions. To help us understand responses from various
communities and the issues related to different communities, we
would also appreciate some information about you. Again, this information
will not be linked to you personally and will only be used for comparative
purposes.
What
SINGLE role BEST describes your relationship with the University?
Student >>>> IF
STUDENT, please answer the student questions below
Alumni
Faculty
Staff
Friend or Relative of University Student or Employee
In a Business Associated with the University
No Relationship with the University
IF
YOUR PRIMARY ROLE WITH THE UNIVERSITY (ABOVE) IS STUDENT,
PLEASE ANSWER THESE TWO QUESTIONS:
Are
you an International student?
No
Yes
Are
you an undergraduate or graduate/professional student?
Undergraduate
Graduate/Professional
Non-degree
Are
you male or female?
Male
Female
What
is your age?
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75-84
Over 84
How
long have you lived in Minnesota?
Less than 1 year
1-3 years
4-6 years
Over 6 years, but not my whole life
My whole life
Thank
you for completing our survey.
Your participation is important to our training. Thanks
again!