Achievers & Scholars: Mentoring African American Males Spring 2015 *Cohort 1 Pre-Assessment Questionnaire This assessment is an opportunity for you to reflect on your past and potential experiences. This assessment asks both academic and non-academic questions, because your college experience is impacted by academic and nonacademic situations. As you complete this assessment, keep in mind that this was designed to help find effective ways to ensure your success. With that in mind, if you feel uncomfortable responding to any of these questions, you do not have to answer them. However, try to be as open and honest as possible. Name: A #: APSU Email: Phone (cell # appreciated): Your confidential responses help us better serve you and other students. Thank you! A. In reviewing who you are as an African American male college student, what things are you concerned may negatively impact your college experience? Check all that apply. Academic 29.4% 41.1% 0 17.6% 11.7% 11.7% 11.7% 0 17.6% 11.7% Ineffective study skills Ineffective test taking skills Ineffective writing or reading skills Undeveloped time management skills Unprepared for exams What worked in high school does not anymore Hard to concentrate/daydreaming Difficult classes/not prepared for course level Connection with professor Unable to understand course content or find relevance in course material 0 Registered for too many classes 0 Unprepared for college work 29.4% Being the only African American male in classes 5% 29.4% 5% 5% 0 0 5% Major/Career Uncertain about current major Austin Peay was not my first choice Unsure what jobs are associated with major No clear career goals I am not confident that I made a wise decision to attend college Austin Peay may not be the place for me Uncertain where my strengths lie Personal/Other 11.7% 0 0 35.2% 0 0 11.7% 5% 23.5% 5% 11.7% 11.7% 0 0 5% 0 5% 0 47% Fear of failure Financial difficulties Health problems Depression Procrastination Trouble learning “Who I Am” Use or abuse of alcohol or other substance(s) Possible learning disability Lack of self-esteem Pressure, stress, anxiety or tension Excessive time spent online (FaceBook, Twitter, YouTube, Gaming, etc.) Over-whelmed by the thought of college Lack of motivation Working too much (# Hours/Week ______) Family/Social Adjustment Roommate issues Personal relationship issues Interpersonal violence Family situation Moved away from home/homesick 0 Difficulty adjusting to college life 5% Hard to make friends/Loneliness Achievers & Scholars: Mentoring African American Males (Modified from Weber State University, Iowa State & University of NC forms.) 1/07/14 Page 1 Achievers & Scholars: Mentoring African American Males Spring 2015 Please carefully answer each question so this confidential information can be used to best support you and other students. B. YOUR LEVEL OF AGREEMENT WITH THESE STATEMENTS. I feel that Achievers & Scholars will help me: 1. Learn how to navigate APSU campus resources, services and facilities. Strongly Agree 64.7% Agree 17.6% Disagree Strongly Disagree 5% 0 2. Engage in academic and co-curricular activities. Strongly Agree 70.5% Agree 17.6% Disagree Strongly Disagree 0 0 3. Learn skills to manage their social development (motivation, advocacy, self-efficacy, self-esteem, etc.). Strongly Agree 82.4% Agree 1% Disagree Strongly Disagree 0 0 4. Make satisfactory progress towards degree completion. Strongly Agree 76.8% Agree 11.7% Disagree 0 Strongly Disagree 0 Achievers & Scholars: Mentoring African American Males (Modified from Weber State University, Iowa State & University of NC forms.) 1/07/14 Page 2 Achievers & Scholars: Mentoring African American Males Spring 2015 C. What are the top 3 things that you are excited about in regard to college? 1. 2. 3. D. Please feel free to provide any additional comments below: Thank You! Achievers & Scholars: Mentoring African American Males (Modified from Weber State University, Iowa State & University of NC forms.) 1/07/14 Page 3 Achievers & Scholars: Mentoring African American Males Spring 2015 Achievers & Scholars: Mentoring African American Males (Modified from Weber State University, Iowa State & University of NC forms.) 1/07/14 Page 4