I run a wilderness leadership program outside of Portland Oregon at George Fox University. The 7-day backpacking trip for student leaders, soph- seniors. I want to get some data from our program alumni regarding how the experience has impacted them, not just during their time at Fox but in their lives post graduate as well. What I'm struggling with is knowing what questions to ask and how to ask them. What I have id so far is impact on:
1. leadership
2. comfortability/ interest with/ in future wilderness activities
3. wilderness care (LNT)
4. personal growth
Other than that I don't know what else I want to know, you know? Is there a survey others have developed or an article that could help me get some ideas about what to ask and how to ask it?
1) Did you participate in your Frosh Trip? ____ Yes ____No
2) If yes, was the Frosh Trip a valuable experience and if so, why?
3) Did you lead a Frosh Trip? q No q Yes If so, how many ________.
4) Was leading OA Trips an important experience for you? If so, why?
5) Why does Princeton need the Outdoor Action Program?
6) What has the OA experience meant to you since you left Princeton? How have you continued to use the skills and experience you developed through OA? Has it had a positive impact on your career?
--------------- Rick Curtis CEO OutdoorEd.com Director, Princeton University Outdoor Action Program
So far I have mostly Likert style questions like:
My Walkabout experience: helped me develop skills as a leader 1 strongly disagree 5 strongly agree
...gave opportunity to lead others
... gave me an opportunity to serve others
... helped build lasting relationships with other participants
... since going on Walkabout I have participated in other wilderness adventure activities
... since going on Walkabout I feel more comfortable participating in wilderness activities
What year(s) did you participate
Did you graduate from George Fox University Y/ N
Walkabout was my first over-night backpacking experience Y/N
Prior to my first Walkabout experience, I was most worried about a) the temperature b) going to the bathroom in the woods c) wild animals d) solo e) summiting a Mt f) my group g) other
So far I have mostly Likert style questions like:My Walkabout experience: helped me develop skills as a leader 1 strongly disagree 5 strongly agree ...gave opportunity to lead others ... gave me an opportunity to serve others ... helped build lasting relationships with other participants ... since going on Walkabout I have participated in other wilderness adventure activities ... since going on Walkabout I feel more comfortable participating in wilderness activitiesWhat year(s) did you participateDid you graduate from George Fox University Y/ NWalkabout was my first over-night backpacking experience Y/NPrior to my first Walkabout experience, I was most worried about a) the temperature b) going to the bathroom in the woods c) wild animals d) solo e) summiting a Mt f) my group g) other From the OutdoorEd.com Community http://www.outdoored.com/community