We are interested in seeing how we are doing as an administration. Please take some time to complete the
following questions. You will answer sets of questions pertaining to the lab advisor, the lab coordinators,
and the project leaders with whom you have worked.

If you feel that you lack adequate interaction with a specific person/group of people to respond
to a particular item, move on to the next question without responding.

Thank you for your time and feedback.


Please answer the following questions about yourself.
Are you currently enrolled in the lab's independent study?
Yes
No
Have you been enrolled in the lab's independent study in the past?
Yes
No

Please complete the following questions with reference to the lab coordinators.

1. They are easily accessible.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
2. They provide research opportunities to complete hours during lab members' free time.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
3. They are supportive of lab members' research ideas.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
4. They are helpful in providing guidance regarding research activities.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
5. They help lab members feel comfortable doing research.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
6. They assist lab members with acquiring research skills.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
7. They are helpful in answering questions regarding the independent study.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
8. They create a welcoming environment in the lab.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
9. They are invested in lab members as researchers and individuals.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
10. They respond to e-mails promptly.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
11. They provide relevant information and materials in a timely manner.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
12. They keep lab members informed of requirements and opportunities available for fulfilling requirements.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
13. They keep current and accurate files regarding fulfilled requirements.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
14. They plan informational meetings that are beneficial to the lab members.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
15. They maintain lab hours which are adequate for fulfilling course requirements.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
16. They appear well organized.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
17. They are approachable.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
18. They work in the best interest of lab members’ educational and professional development.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
19. They are open to suggestions for adjusting or making improvements to the functioning of the lab.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
20. They give helpful constructive criticism.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
21. They are supportive of student ideas regarding research.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
22. They treat all lab members fairly.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
23. They inform lab members of opportunities for educational and professional growth.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
24. They stay on task during lab meetings.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
25. They maintain a focused lab environment, that is they make sure that people are doing research related work when attempting to earn hours towards course requirements.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
Additional Comments regarding the APL Staff:

Please complete the following questions with reference to the APL Faculty Advisor, Dr. Chris Dula, or the CABS Faculty Advisor, Dr. Scott Geller.

1. He is easily accessible.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
2. He seems invested in the lab.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
3. He is excited about the lab.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
4. He is excited about research.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
5. He gives helpful, constructive criticism.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
6. He is supportive of student ideas regarding research.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
7. He expresses ideas and expectations of research associates in a clear manner.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
8. He treats all lab members fairly.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
9. He encourages lab members’ professional development.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
10. He is open to working with all levels of lab members regardless of research experience.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
11. He informs lab members of opportunities for educational and professional growth.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
12. He seems invested in lab members’ personally.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
13. He allows lab members to have freedom to explore their own research interests with guidance.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
14. He maintains contact with lab members, as in reminding lab members to stay focused on the lab requirements, sending e-mails to remind of meetings, etc.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
15. He values lab members as possible contributors to the field of psychology.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
16. He stays on task during lab meetings.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
17. He helps lab members feel comfortable doing research activities, such as literature research, data entry, presentations, etc.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
18. He maintains a working knowledge of lab projects in progress, that is he is informed of what the project is investigating and how it is progressing throughout the semester.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
19. He clearly states expectations of the independent study.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
20. He is open to suggestions for adjusting or making improvements to the functioning of the lab.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
Additional Comments regarding the Faculty Advisor:

Please complete the following questions with reference to your project leader.

1. S/he is easily accessible.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
2. S/he provides research opportunities to complete hours.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
3. S/he is supportive of group members' research ideas.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
4. S/he is helpful in providing guidance regarding research activities.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
5. S/he helps group members feel comfortable doing research.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
6. S/he assists group members with acquiring research skills.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
7. S/he creates a welcoming and open environment in their research group.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
8. S/he is invested in lab members as researchers.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
9. S/he responds to e-mails promptly.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
10. S/he provides relevant information and materials in a timely manner.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
11. S/he appears well organized.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
12. S/he is approachable.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
13. S/he is open to suggestions for adjusting or making improvements to his/her research group.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
14. S/he gives helpful constructive criticism.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
15. S/he encourages critical thinking about concepts and theories relevant to the research topic.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
16. S/he keeps commitments to group members.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
17. S/he treats all group members fairly.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
18. S/he informs group members of opportunities for educational and professional growth, including presentation opportunities, opportunities for furthering research skills, etc.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
19. S/he stays on task during project meetings.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
20. S/he follows up with task assignments to lab members.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
21. S/he appears knowledgeable in their research area.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
22. S/he provides group members with adequate knowledge regarding the theories and constructs relative to the research area.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
23. S/he treats group members as colleagues, not assistants.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
24. S/he is invested in the forward momentum (making progress) of the project.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
25. S/he appreciates the contributions of project members.
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
Additional Comments regarding your project leader:


What are the first 2 letters in the name of the city where you were born?
What are the first 2 letters in your mother's first name?
What is your 4-digit birthdate (2 digits for the month and 2 digits for the day)?
Are you a member of the APL (ETSU) or CABS (VT)?
APL at ETSU
CABS at VT