GSA 2024 (Session One) - Student Evaluation
Deadline: Sunday, August 25th, 2024.
The following questions will help GSA better understand the program's outcomes and future goals. Please answer to the best of your abilities. There are no right or wrong answers! Your feedback will be treated with discretion and privacy, and your name will not be shared with the faculty or staff who receive this feedback. ****Please keep in mind that you are required to complete this survey in order to attend College and Career Day in October 2024****
1. General Information
Full Legal Name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Preferred First Name
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
County of Residence
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Please Select
Adair
Allen
Anderson
Ballard
Barren
Bath
Bell
Boone
Bourbon
Boyd
Boyle
Bracken
Breathitt
Breckinridge
Bullitt
Butler
Caldwell
Calloway
Campbell
Carlisle
Carroll
Carter
Casey
Christian
Clark
Clay
Clinton
Crittenden
Cumberland
Daviess
Edmonson
Elliott
Estill
Fayette
Fleming
Floyd
Franklin
Fulton
Gallatin
Garrard
Grant
Graves
Grayson
Green
Greenup
Hancock
Hardin
Harlan
Harrison
Hart
Henderson
Henry
Hickman
Hopkins
Jackson
Jefferson
Jessamine
Johnson
Kenton
Knott
Knox
LaRue
Laurel
Lawrence
Lee
Leslie
Letcher
Lewis
Lincoln
Livingston
Logan
Lyon
McCracken
McCreary
McLean
Madison
Magoffin
Marion
Marshall
Martin
Mason
Meade
Menifee
Mercer
Metcalfe
Monroe
Montgomery
Morgan
Muhlenberg
Nelson
Nicholas
Ohio
Oldham
Owen
Owsley
Pendleton
Perry
Pike
Powell
Pulaski
Robertson
Rockcastle
Rowan
Russell
Scott
Shelby
Simpson
Spencer
Taylor
Todd
Trigg
Trimble
Union
Warren
Washington
Wayne
Webster
Whitley
Wolfe
Woodford
High School:
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Summer Session Attended:
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Please Select
Session One (June 11th - July 1st)
What was your discipline?
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Design
Creative Writing
Drama
Film + Photography
Instrumental Music
Musical Theatre
Visual Art
Vocal Music
2. What grade will you be enrolled in this fall (2024-2025 school year)?
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11th (Junior)
12th (Senior)
3. I identify my gender as (you may select more than one option):
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Female
Male
Nonbinary
Prefer Not To Say
Not Listed Above
4. I identify my race/ethnicity as (you may select more than one option):
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Asian
Black or African American
Latinx, Hispanic, or Spanish Origin
Middle Eastern or North African
Native American, American Indian, or Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White or Caucasian
Prefer Not To Say
5. Please respond to each of the following statements, based on how you feel AFTER your GSA experience.
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Yes
No
Somewhat/Maybe
Do you plan on attending college?
I believe that being a "professional artist" is a career that I could obtain and sustain, if I wanted to.
I have confidence in my artistic/creative abilities.
I believe I could stay in Kentucky for my college and/or professional career, if I wanted to.
I feel empowered to give back to/participate in my community as an artist.
In my every day life at school and at home, I feel accepted and supported as an artist.
6. If you plan on attending college, what do you plan on majoring and/or minoring in?
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7. Did attending GSA affect or change what you intend to major in or study after high school?
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Yes
No
If yes, how so?
8. Do you feel more prepared to attend college because of your GSA experience?
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Yes
No
If so, how/why?
9. Is attending college a more accessible option for you because of your GSA experience?
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Yes
No
If so, how/why?
10. Are you more likely to consider attending college in KY because of your GSA experience?
Yes, I am more likely to consider attending college in KY because of my GSA experience
No, I am not more likely to consider attending college in KY because of my GSA experience
11. This question is about your discipline's faculty members. Please read each statement below, then choose "yes", "no" or "somewhat/maybe" to let us know how much they ring true to your GSA experience this year.
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Yes
No
Somewhat/Maybe
My discipline's faculty adequately informed me of their expectations during the program.
My faculty challenged me.
My faculty were encouraging and supportive.
I was comfortable approaching my faculty with question, concerns, or problems.
My facutly were prepared for each day's lessons/activities.
There was a spirit of cooperation between each faculty member of my discipline.
My faculty shared insights with me about their own personal artistic journey/paths/careers.
My faculty contributed to an environment that was safe, fun, healthy, inclusive, and supportive.
Please add any additional comments about your discipline's faculty members below. Be as specific as possible (ex. "The handouts that the faculty gave me in class helped me remember our exercises. Because of that, I can use them after GSA." or "The faculty's information was conflicting at times, so I wasn't sure how to deal with that.") keep in mind you will have an opportunity later in the survey to comment on each individual faculty member.
12. This question is about your discipline's curriculum. Please read each statement below, then choose "yes", "no" or "somewhat/maybe" to let us know how much they ring true to your GSA experience this year.
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No
Somewhat/Maybe
The daily class work helped me progress as an artist.
There was variety in my schedule, classes, and lessons.
There was a good balance between working alone/self-learning and working in groups/group-learning.
Visiting guest artists outside my core faculty enhanced my learning.
I received adequate instruction in college and career opportunities in my art form.
I learned about college/career opportunities outside of my art form that leverage my creative talents.
We participated in at least one interdisciplinary activity with another art form.
We explored a variety of methods, styles, and traditions in my art form.
Generally, the classes/lessons challenged me.
I left GSA with content that I can use for future opportunities, such as competitions, applying to college etc. (new works of art; new audition package; chapbook, etc.)
The classes/lessons expanded my perception of the world and how art interacts with broad elements of society (such as politics, philosophy, religion, culture, etc.)
I gained knowledge/skills that I did not have prior to the program.
My faculty encouraged/facilitated discussions about the all-school morning/evening presentations in our studio/classroom.
There were opportunities to learn about/discuss how artists can give back to their communities and be an active member of society.
Please add any additional comments about your discipline's curriculum below. Be as specific as possible.
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Design
13. Please provide specific feedback for each faculty member and DA (Discipline Assistant).
Stephanie Sang Delgado (Faculty)
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Natalia Szabla (Faculty)
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Sage Lucas (Discipline Assistant)
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Creative Writing
13. Please provide specific feedback for each faculty member and DA (Discipline Assistant).
Jazmin Witherspoon (Faculty)
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Mackenzie Berry (Faculty)
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Dan Bernitt (Faculty)
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Riley Droppleman (Discipline Assistant)
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Drama
13. Please provide specific feedback for each faculty member and DA (Discipline Assistant).
Darnell Benjamin (Faculty)
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Nikki Ferry (Faculty)
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Bo List (Faculty)
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Jacob Ernst (Discipline Assistant)
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Film + Photography
13. Please provide specific feedback for each faculty member and DA (Discipline Assistant).
Will Cravens (Faculty)
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James Kenney (Faculty)
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Dijana Muminovic (Discipline Assistant)
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Instrumental Music
13. Please provide specific feedback for each faculty member and DA (Discipline Assistant).
Richard Byrd (Faculty)
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Jim Corcoran (Faculty)
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Nancy Campbell (Faculty)
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Tiffany Budke (Faculty)
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Doug Drewek (Faculty)
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Hunter Story (Discipline Assistant)
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Adam Wilson (Discipline Assistant)
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Musical Theatre
13. Please provide specific feedback for each faculty member and DA (Discipline Assistant).
Donna Richards (Faculty)
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Sharon Kinnison (Faculty)
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Jacob Priddy (Faculty)
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Najiya Clayborn (Discipline Assistant)
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Visual Art
13. Please provide specific feedback for each faculty member and DA (Discipline Assistant).
Sean Starowitz (Faculty)
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Aubrey Niebert (Faculty)
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Suzie Trejo-Williams (Faculty)
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Hannah Smith (Faculty)
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Maddie Mattheu (Discipline Assistant)
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Eman Robele (Discipline Assistant)
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Vocal Music
13. Please provide specific feedback for each faculty member and DA (Discipline Assistant).
Brittany Benningfield (Faculty)
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A.T. Simpson (Faculty)
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Amanda Balltrip (Faculty)
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Barry Lawrence (Faculty)
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Cameron Howard (Discipline Assistant)
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14. Are there any organizations, people, or resources in your community that you would recommend to future GSA applicants who are looking for support in preparing their GSA application? If so, please list them below.
15. What resources could GSA provide to applicants that we currently don't have?
16. This question refers to the GSA Administration Team, which consists of Jason Brooks (Director), Paula O. Lockhart (Associate Director), Jessica Graham (Program Manager), Natalie Thompson (Program Coordinator) and Dean Alan Muir (Alumni Coordinator). Please read the statements below, then answer them based on how much they ring true to your GSA experience.
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No
Somewhat/Occasionally
N/A
GSA Administration contributed to a positive, safe, and healthy environment.
The administration was accessible to me before arriving (via helpline, website, email, etc.)...
The administration informed me of the expectations of a GSA participant before arriving and during the summer program.
17. GSA is an intense program that seeks a helpful and healthy balance between studio an free time. Please choose the option that you identify with most.
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There was too much free/unstructured time at GSA.
There was too much class/studio/structured time at GSA.
There was a good balance between free time and studio time at GSA.
Comments?
18. How did the intensity of the GSA program contribute or detract from your overall experience?
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19. Do you have any other feedback about morning and/or evening all-school presentations? Feel free to specify which were your favorite/least favorite (and why), as well as suggestions for presenters at future GSAs.
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20. Do you have any feedback on SMORGS, the workshops you attended outside of your artform?
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21. Was the College Fair a useful/helpful opportunity?
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Yes
No
Somewhat
Additional Comments:
22. Did you purchase GSA merchandise during the program?
Yes
No
23. Do you have suggestions for other types of merchandise GSA could sell in the future?
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24. This question is about GSA's facilities. Please read each question below, then choose an answer based on your GSA experience this year.
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No
Somewhat/Occasionally
N/A
Was the overall condition of the dorm rooms and lounge areas adequate?
Were any dorm maintenance requests fixed in a timely manner?
Were your classroom and rehearsal spaces adequate for the curriculum requirements?
Were your meals satisfactory?
Was the dining area clean?
25. On a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest ) please rate the Artist-in-Residence, Harry Pickens, based on the categories below:
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2
3
4
5
N/A
Overall effectiveness to GSA community
Effectiveness in discipline (if applicable)
26. Who was your RA?
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John Bingaman
Staylie Brunner
Aria Daffron
Tommy Flanigan
Elijah Garrett
Elliot Green
Elena Guerra
Harrison Hancock
Daniel Hilbourn
Aidan Knox
Vivi Kurtz
Jackson Martin
Mimi Peters
Claire Peters-Seymour
Katelyn Rose
Tess Sergent
Emily Spencer
Jaylon Taggart
Clara Welch
Henry Welch
Rachel Wright
27. The following questions are about the RAs (residential advisors).
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No
Somewhat/Occasionally
Were the RAs consistent in enforcing the residential life policies?
Did the RAs provide a friendly atmosphere conducive to a well-functioning community?
Were the RA group meetings valuable and informative?
Were you comfortable approaching your RA with a problem, concern or question?
Were you comfortable approaching a member of the residential staff other than your group leader with a problem, concern or question?
28. Please list specific feedback on your RA's effectiveness and how they affected your GSA experience. You may also provide feedback on other RAs or the RA staff overall, but please be specific.
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29. Did you have adequate access to Bryony Rowe, the residential counselor? If you did meet with her, was she helpful?
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Yes, I had access to her but I never went to see her.
Yes, I went to see her and she was helpful.
Yes, I went to see her but she was not helpful.
No, I didn't have access to her.
If you have any other comments on Bryony, and/or how GSA can support student mental/emotional well-being, please include here:
30. Please provide any other reflections you have on the residential life experience at GSA – your favorite activities, something that could be improved, etc. Please be specific.
31. Did you feel safe while you were on campus at GSA?
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Yes
No
If no, can you provide us with an example or specific instance where you felt unsafe, and/or what more we could've done to make you feel safe?
32. Are you more likely to consider the University of Kentucky (UK) as a college option due to your GSA experience?”
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Yes, I’m more likely to consider UK as a collegeoption due to my GSA experience.
No, I’m not more likely to consider UK as a college option due to my GSA experience.
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33. This question is about your GSA experience. Please read each statement below, then choose an answer to let us know how much they ring true to you.
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No
Somewhat
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My experience at GSA helped me develop a strong sense of the importance of the arts in today's society.
While at GSA, I felt accepted, supported, and held accountable as an artist.
GSA emphasized the importance of collaboration in my work and life.
At GSA I made new discoveries about Kentuckian identity and what it can mean to be a Kentucky artist.
At GSA, I interacted with people who have viewpoints, opinions, and backgrounds different from my own.
At GSA, I learned from people who have viewpoints, opinions, and backgrounds different from my own.
When interacting with people who have viewpoints, opinions, and backgrounds different from my own, I still felt supported and respected.
I feel informed on resources and opportunities that are available to me as a GSA alumnus.
In my specific discipline’s classroom, I felt validated, seen, and empowered.
In my specific discipline, I felt the curriculum and classroom environment was inclusive and equitable.
At GSA overall, I felt welcomed, supported, and empowered.
At GSA overall, I felt the program was inclusive and equitable.
Comments on any of the above?
34. Did your GSA experience change your personal definition of what it means to be an "artist?"
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Yes
No
If yes, how has your perspective changed?
35. Do you consider GSA a “transformative” experience? Transformative is defined as something that causes change in a person’s behavior, perception of self, and/or perception of the outside world.
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Yes
No
If you answered yes to this question, *how* was GSA a transformative experience for you? What was the transformation, and what elements of the program sparked this transformation (your faculty; classroom lessons; your peers, etc.)? If you answered no, please reflect on why.
36. Are you more likely to be an advocate for Kentucky due to your GSA experience?
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Yes
No
37. Are you more likely to be an engaged citizen due to your GSA experience? This could include being more connected to current affairs, being more involved in your community, registering to vote, communicating with elected officials, etc.
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Yes
No
38. Are you more likely to engage with people who have viewpoints, backgrounds, and opinions different from your own?
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Yes
No
39. Did your participation in the GSA Program increase your awareness of and preparedness for college/career opportunities?
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Yes
No
40. During your three weeks at GSA, did you increase your technical abilities/technique in your artform? Technique varies by artform, but examples include breathing ability in singing, work with line and color in painting, utilizing literary devices in writing, etc.
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Yes
No
I don't know
41. Did your Final Day performance/reading/exhibition contribute to a positive and well-rounded GSA experience?
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Yes
No
Somewhat
Additional Comments:
42. If anything, what do you feel empowered to do because of your GSA experience that you would not have felt empowered to do if you didn’t attend GSA?
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43. In your opinion, why is GSA important? Why should this program exist?
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44. If anything, what didn’t GSA teach/give you that you believe should have added to your artistic and/or personal growth?
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45. If anything, what about your GSA experience surprised you?
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46. Select ways in which you would be willing to engage with GSA as an alumnus:
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Organize an alumni showcase/coffeehouse
Recruit potential GSA applicants in my area
Volunteer at GSA events
Attend GSA's legislative thank you breakfast
Do a fundraiser in my area
None
Other:
47. What is the best way for GSA to keep in contact with you (e.g, Text, email, Facebook, etc.)?
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48. If any of your contact information has changed since you applied to GSA (phone, email, or address), please enter the updated contact info here.
49. Final Comments (if any):
Please verify that you are human
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