In developing a student satisfaction questionnaire relating to the philosophy of "open door" colleges and characteristics of adult learners, a literature review was conducted on student retention, satisfaction, and motivation, questionnaire construction, and adult learner characteristics. Questionnaire objectives were developed and included providing (1) a way for Piedmont Technical Institute students to express their feelings about the school, (2) base data for faculty and administrators on student satisfaction levels, (3) means for studying satisfaction as a retention factor, and (4) accommodation of students' reading abilities. General categories for questionnaire items were determined: policies, working conditions, compensation, instruction quality, social activities, and recognition. Within the broad categories, individual items were developed, submitted to a reading specialist for a readability test, and revised as recommended to the seventh grade reading level. Individual items were subsequently considered for appropriateness, content, and structure by a panel of judges and were revised according to panel recommendations. The questionnaire was field-tested, and discussions with students were held to elicit their perceptions of the instrument. The questionnaire appeared to be a statistically consistent and valid instrument. A copy of both the original and revised questionnaire is appended. (TR)