Initial Report

Last Modified: 01/27/2016

1.

How did you hear about the CA/CDA informational session?

Answer

Your floor CA/CDA/Housing Staff

The website

3
4

Bar

Response

23

66%

26%

Promotional posters

17%

Other

14%

Other
Cluster mate
Friend
Current CAs, friends
Email
Statistic

Value

Min Value

Max Value

Total Responses

35

2.

On a scale from 0-10, how effective was the CA/CDA informational session?

Answer

0
1

Bar

Response

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

3%

0%

11%

10

29%

17%

10

10

14

40%

Total

35

Statistic

Value

Min Value

Max Value

10

Mean

8.77

Variance

1.59

Standard Deviation

1.26

Total Responses

35

3.

What information, in the presentation, was helpful?

Text Response
Everything in the informational was useful. They made sure to cover everything and with great detail to make sure we had all our resources to complete the process. They also
periodically stopped to see if we had questions and answered them thoroughly.
The information regarding working over school breaks was helpful to learn about.
Honestly, though it may not be the case for some, I learned all that was said in the presentation from my CA and clustermate. I feel the information was presented well and
effectively.
The timeline for the application, interviewing, and training timeline.
what the job entails, when deadlines are
Expectations
Info about LLC's and references
Specifics on the CA conduct
The overall insight of how the CA process especially the interviews went.
I really liked the breakdown of job responsibilities and how the GA's each shared their personal experiences.
What to include in the resume.
well, all of it. They answered any questions we had to ask, as well as providing a lot of information we may not have thought to ask.
Everything I knew from the website
Everything that was presented
Informing about what to expect in the interview sessions.
The training dates
All of the upcoming dates and answering the questions from the audiences notecards.
very
About how it works.
All
The responsibilities of a CA and the process of becoming one
All the requirements to be a CA/CDA and the job description
Roles of a CA and time management is key
I found that the information regarding responsibilities was extremely helpful.
Yes, it has provided me a lot of information.
Having current CAs available to say things regarding their experiences
Having a pannel of actual CA members to answer the questions I had
The benefits of becoming a CA. Hearing current CA experiences live.
Responsilbities overview
Learning about the responsibilities of a CA and what the Hall Directors are looking for in their candidates.
All of it really I learned so much, and was fully informed.
The important dates
Statistic
Total Responses

Value
32

4.

What information do you feel was not covered, if any?

Text Response
All information was covered.
All things, I felt, were properly covered.
Hall council commitment...I cannot recall if it was mentioned but I believe I heard several asking about post session.
none. all of my questions were answered
No
I thought everything was covered
Everything was covered
N/A
Everything was covered
N/A
The day to day tasks of a CA
if you get offered two positions in different halls..is it your choice?
Skills that will be helpful for communication.
None
How to increase my chances of being a CA
I feel that all basic information was covered and understand that more specific details shall be provided in later meetings.
I wish that the meeting would have gone into more of what daily responsibilities that you would have as a CA instead of just the overall responsibilities.
Amount of paperwork is fairly heavy I believe, not sure how much that was exactly covered.
N/A
everything was covered in my opinion.
The Graduate Hall Directors covered the information thoroughly.
I dont feel that anything was uncoverd
Statistic
Total Responses

Value
22

5.

After attending the information session, what was your main reason(s) for
applying and wanting to become a CA/CDA?

Text Response
The experience, and the bonds you get to create with staff and residents.
I would like to gain more leadership experience.
To make connections with other people and make a positive impact in my community.
My CA Is an amazing person who helped make my transition to NIU easier and helped me get out of my comfort zone. I want to do that for others and help make their
experience one of acceptance and entertainment.
it looks like a really fun job
To become more involved in the community
The experience and opportunity would be incredible and to be able to encourage individual growth whether it be social, academic, or personal would be amazing.
I feel this is a position where I can really make a difference. Also being around people is something I'm comfortable with.
I feel as though the CA position is a perfect position for myself just because I want to be part of the leadership position that is what I love to do that is helping people and being a
great influence for those around me.
I used to be an orientation leader and I really miss being able to connect and help incoming students! I think being a CA would be like being an orientation leader just on the
next level.
Gain the experience
well, I personally want it for the resume builder
To be a role model to students and be a resource.
I have been in previous leadership positions and I love helping people and being the leader of a group. I feel like I can be useful as a CA.
I really want to grow professionally in an environment with students and and help them grow and expand themselves at Northern Illinois University.
I want to build my knowledge on working with others as a leader going into my career as an educator
Forming relationships
I want to be someone people looks up to and for help
I want to get in touch with residents and look after the cluster. It will help me to meet more people and more contacts with them.
Making a difference
I want to be like my CA and be influential to other residents
To exhibit my leader ship, teamwork, and creativity skills
I want a more active role in my direct community and I want to make everyone feel welcome and assist in the adjusting of new students
I want to make a difference on this campus, and I believe that becoming a CA will be one the best ways to fulfill that goal.
My main reason to apply to be a CA is to able to work with different students on my floor to promote residential life and help them transit their experiences to college life.
Experience working with people, I want to see others succeed and my CA freshman year helped me immensely.
To connect with my floor and build lasting relationships in the NIU comunity
To help others and expand on skill i already posses such as leadership.
To help my community
In my previous experiences of living in residence halls I have formed life-long friendships and became more involved on campus. I love that both of these started with a
supportive CA my first year at NIU. I would like to create this for other students as well as build on my leadership skills!
I believe that I can help people, and that's all I have ever wanted to do.
The encouragment to be one from other CAs
Statistic
Total Responses

Value
32

6.

What reservations do you have about the CA/CDA position, if any?

Text Response
I think that I can be a good asset to the staff. I already look forward to accommodating all of my residents professionally and being able to network and connect with others. Im
looking to work well under pressure and still get my job completed with a great outcome
I feel pretty confident about the position and all it entails.
The time commitment/management.
Maybe resolving conflict. Depending on the building it maybe different than what I'm use to living in.
Time commitment
the time committment
No
None
None
N/A
At this time I really don't have any, I'd love to be a CA and really hope I get the opportunity.
Not being able to work anywhere else, I have bills.
n/a
N/A
The training time in the summer because of my work schedule
The amount of days we get off a semester
N/A
No
None
I don't understand this question
None
My reservations about the CA position is I do not want to get in over my head and then let obligations and grades slip.
None
N/A
No reservations.
No.
I'm worried about what building i will be assigned to.
Stevenson
Statistic
Total Responses

Value
28

7.

After attending the information session, are you going to apply?

Answer

1
2
3

Bar

Response

Yes

15

43%

No

0%

I have already applied

20

57%

Total

35

Statistic

Value

Min Value

Max Value

Mean

2.14

Variance

1.01

Standard Deviation

1.00

Total Responses

35