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SUNY Potsdam NSSE 2011 Major Field Report Comparing your students' responses across groups of related majors within your institution (as displayed on the "Categories" worksheet) Part I. Within-Institution Comparisons

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Page 1: NSSE 2011 Major Field Report Part I. Within-Institution ... · Practice" are indicated by the following: LAC: Level of Academic Challenge This report is based on information from

SUNY Potsdam

NSSE 2011 Major Field Report

Comparing your students' responses across groups of related majors within your institution

(as displayed on the "Categories" worksheet)

Part I. Within-Institution Comparisons

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Date Confirmed: N/A Selection Method:

1. Arts and Humanities

2. Biological Sciences

3. Business

4. Education

5. Engineering

6. Physical Sciences

7. Other Professions

8. Social Sciences

Unassigned Majors

NSSE 2011

Major Field Report Categories

This page documents how your NSSE 2011 Major Field Report categories were selected and what majors were included in each category. Students’ self-reported majors (first major if two were

reported) were assigned to one of 85 majors. Institutions had the option to customize how these were grouped into as many as eight major field categories. Institutions choosing not to customize

receive NSSE’s standard 8-category grouping. The mapping of the 85 majors to report categories is given below.

NSSE's CATEGORIES - Your institution did not customize your major categories.

Art, fine and applied; English (language and literature); History; Journalism; Language and literature (except English); Music; Philosophy; Speech; Theater or drama; Theology or religion; Other arts & humanities

Biology (general); Biochemistry or biophysics; Botany; Environmental science; Marine (life) science; Microbiology or bacteriology; Zoology; Other biological science

Accounting; Business administration (general); Finance; International business; Marketing; Management; Other business

SUNY Potsdam

Business education; Elementary/middle school education; Music or art education; Physical education or recreation; Secondary education; Special education; Other education

Aero-/astronautical engineering; Civil engineering; Chemical engineering; Electrical or electronic engineering; Industrial engineering; Materials engineering; Mechanical engineering; General/other engineering

Astronomy; Atmospheric science (including meteorology); Chemistry; Earth science (including geology); Mathematics; Physics; Statistics; Other physical science

Architecture; Urban Planning; Health technology (medical, dental, laboratory); Law; Library/archival science; Medicine; Dentistry; Veterinarian; Nursing; Pharmacy; Allied health/other medical; Therapy (occupational, physical, speech); Other

professional

Anthropology; Economics; Ethnic studies; Geography; Political science (includes govt, int. relations); Psychology; Social work; Sociology; Gender studies; Other social science

Agriculture; Communications; Computer science; Family Studies; Natural resources and cons; Kinesiology; Criminal justice; Military sci; Parks, recreation, leisure studies, sports mgmt; Public administration; Technical/vocational; Other field; Undecided

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Frequency Distributions

SUNY Potsdam

NSSE 2011 Major Field Report

Part I. Within-Institution Comparisons

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Sample WITHIN Institution Comparisons

Variable Names Class Major Categories Overall Results

Variables

Benchmark

Count Column Percentage (%) Weighting

NSSE 2011 Major Field Report: Part I. Within-Institution Comparisons

Interpreting the Frequency Distributions

The name of each variable appears in the

first column for easy reference to your

raw data file.

The items from the NSSE survey appear

in the left column in the same order and

wording as they appear on the instrument.

All major field category results displayed in

this report are unweighted. Only the overall

column percentage is weighted, as it is in your

Institutional Report .

The '%' column represents the percentage

of students who selected the particular

option in each question.

The Count column represents the

actual number of students who selected

the particular option in each question.

EEE: Enriching

Educational Experiences

Items that make up the

five "Benchmarks of

Effective Educational

Practice" are indicated by

the following:

LAC: Level of Academic

Challenge

This report is based on information from all randomly selected or census-

administered students for your institution. Targeted and locally

administered oversamples and other non-randomly selected students are

not included.

NSSE urges institutions to "look within," calling attention to the need to examine variation

in the student experience at your institution. Your average student does not describe all

students and groups on your campus. This report provides an overview of your students'

responses by groups of related majors.

Frequency distributions are reported

separately for first-year students and

seniors. Institution-reported class levels

are used. Of course, first-year student

reports of major are likely to be

unstable, and interpretations of their

results should be made with caution.

Response options listed

just as they appear on the

instrument.

SCE: Supportive

Campus Environment

Response Options

ACL: Active and

Collaborative Learning

SFI: Student-Faculty

Interaction

The "Overall" results

include all respondents for

your institution by class,

and may include a small

number of students whose

major did not fall into one

of the major categories or

who didn't indicate a major.

These results will be

identical to those found in

your Institutional Report.

Students’ self-reported majors (primary major if two were

reported) were assigned to one of 85 majors. Institutions

had the option to customize how these were grouped into as

many as eight major field categories. Institutions choosing

not to customize receive NSSE’s standard 8-category

grouping as shown in the example below.

Frequency distributions are reported for these major

categories within your institution . Major categories with

fewer than five respondents in a given class are not

reported (i.e., the column is left blank as shown below).

V ariab le R esponse Op tions Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count %

1a . Never 0 0% 8 5% 1 1% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 15 2%

Sometimes 27 26% 48 31% 36 32% 13 30% 14 34% 51 37% 300 32%

Often 40 38% 56 36% 45 39% 15 35% 13 32% 53 39% 333 37%

Very often 38 36% 45 29% 32 28% 15 35% 14 34% 33 24% 263 29%

Total 105 100% 157 100% 114 100% 43 100% 41 100% 137 100% 911 100%

1b. Never 12 11% 23 15% 4 4% 4 9% 1 2% 13 10% 80 9%

Sometimes 67 64% 104 67% 69 61% 22 51% 30 73% 81 60% 541 59%

Often 19 18% 24 15% 39 34% 13 30% 8 20% 36 26% 240 27%

Very often 7 7% 5 3% 2 2% 4 9% 2 5% 6 4% 47 5%

Total 105 100% 156 100% 114 100% 43 100% 41 100% 136 100% 908 100%

Frequency Distributions: First-Year Students

Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

Social

Sciences Overall b

Asked questions in class or

contributed to class

discussions

CLQUEST

(ACL)

Made a class presentation CLPRESEN

(ACL)

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Variable Response Options Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count %

1a. Never 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 20% 1 6% 6 3%

Sometimes 7 19% 9 50% 11 33% 1 13% 1 20% 5 29% 54 30%

Often 13 36% 5 28% 12 36% 7 88% 1 20% 6 35% 66 40%

Very often 16 44% 4 22% 10 30% 0 0% 2 40% 5 29% 46 27%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 172 100%

1b. Never 2 6% 0 0% 5 15% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 14 8%

Sometimes 18 50% 12 63% 18 55% 5 63% 1 25% 10 59% 93 56%

Often 10 28% 5 26% 8 24% 3 38% 0 0% 5 29% 47 27%

Very often 6 17% 2 11% 2 6% 0 0% 3 75% 1 6% 18 9%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 4 100% 17 100% 172 100%

1c. Never 5 14% 1 5% 7 22% 1 13% 1 20% 3 19% 26 16%

Sometimes 14 39% 6 32% 8 25% 4 50% 1 20% 5 31% 56 35%

Often 8 22% 10 53% 11 34% 3 38% 2 40% 6 38% 56 32%

Very often 9 25% 2 11% 6 19% 0 0% 1 20% 2 13% 33 16%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 16 100% 171 100%

1d. Never 1 3% 0 0% 4 13% 0 0% 1 20% 0 0% 7 5%

Sometimes 6 17% 2 11% 7 22% 4 50% 0 0% 2 12% 32 18%

Often 13 36% 9 47% 14 44% 3 38% 0 0% 8 47% 75 47%

Very often 16 44% 8 42% 7 22% 1 13% 4 80% 7 41% 57 31%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 171 100%

1e. Never 1 3% 3 16% 6 19% 0 0% 1 20% 0 0% 15 9%

Sometimes 5 14% 4 21% 8 25% 4 50% 0 0% 4 24% 48 28%

Often 16 44% 9 47% 8 25% 2 25% 0 0% 7 41% 58 35%

Very often 14 39% 3 16% 10 31% 2 25% 4 80% 6 35% 51 28%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 172 100%

1f. Never 11 31% 8 42% 16 48% 3 38% 1 20% 1 6% 56 30%

Sometimes 18 50% 10 53% 15 45% 3 38% 3 60% 14 82% 91 54%

Often 4 11% 1 5% 2 6% 2 25% 0 0% 2 12% 18 12%

Very often 3 8% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 20% 0 0% 7 4%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 172 100%

1g. Never 5 14% 0 0% 4 12% 0 0% 3 60% 2 12% 25 14%

Sometimes 12 33% 6 33% 12 36% 5 63% 1 20% 10 59% 68 41%

Often 14 39% 9 50% 11 33% 2 25% 0 0% 4 24% 58 34%

Very often 5 14% 3 17% 6 18% 1 13% 1 20% 1 6% 21 11%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 172 100%

Come to class without

completing readings or

assignments

CLUNPREP

Worked with other students

on projects during class

CLASSGRP

(ACL)

Prepared two or more drafts of

a paper or assignment before

turning it in

REWROPAP

Worked on a paper or project

that required integrating ideas

or information from various

sources

INTEGRAT

Included diverse perspectives

(different races, religions,

genders, political beliefs, etc.)

in class discussions or writing

assignments

DIVCLASS

Social

Sciences Overall b

Asked questions in class or

contributed to class

discussions

CLQUEST

(ACL)

Made a class presentation CLPRESEN

(ACL)

NSSE 2011 Major Field Report: Part I. Within-Institution Comparisons a

SUNY Potsdam

Frequency Distributions: First-Year Students

Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

a Major categories with fewer than five students are left blank.

b Only overall percents are weighted. This column includes all majors (including some not in the reported categories). 5

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Variable Response Options Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count %

Social

Sciences Overall b

NSSE 2011 Major Field Report: Part I. Within-Institution Comparisons a

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Frequency Distributions: First-Year Students

Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

1h. OCCGRP Never 4 11% 0 0% 4 12% 0 0% 0 0% 2 12% 15 9%

(ACL) Sometimes 13 36% 5 26% 13 39% 1 13% 1 20% 10 59% 72 42%

Often 10 28% 10 53% 12 36% 6 75% 4 80% 2 12% 58 33%

Very often 9 25% 4 21% 4 12% 1 13% 0 0% 3 18% 28 16%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 173 100%

1i. INTIDEAS Never 0 0% 1 5% 6 18% 1 13% 0 0% 0 0% 13 8%

Sometimes 12 33% 5 26% 13 39% 3 38% 3 60% 3 18% 56 35%

Often 16 44% 8 42% 10 30% 3 38% 0 0% 8 47% 65 40%

Very often 8 22% 5 26% 4 12% 1 13% 2 40% 6 35% 30 17%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 164 100%

1j. TUTOR Never 20 56% 9 47% 14 42% 4 50% 4 80% 7 41% 93 56%

(ACL) Sometimes 8 22% 7 37% 8 24% 2 25% 0 0% 7 41% 39 24%

Often 6 17% 3 16% 4 12% 1 13% 0 0% 3 18% 21 13%

Very often 2 6% 0 0% 7 21% 1 13% 1 20% 0 0% 11 6%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 164 100%

1k. COMMPROJ Never 18 55% 13 68% 20 63% 5 63% 4 80% 13 76% 109 68%

(ACL) Sometimes 12 36% 4 21% 4 13% 2 25% 0 0% 2 12% 32 20%

Often 1 3% 2 11% 3 9% 1 13% 0 0% 1 6% 9 5%

Very often 2 6% 0 0% 5 16% 0 0% 1 20% 1 6% 10 6%

Total 33 100% 19 100% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 160 100%

1l. ITACADEM Never 5 14% 3 16% 8 24% 2 25% 1 20% 6 35% 35 22%

(EEE) Sometimes 13 37% 6 32% 5 15% 6 75% 1 20% 4 24% 54 34%

Often 8 23% 2 11% 11 33% 0 0% 1 20% 3 18% 34 20%

Very often 9 26% 8 42% 9 27% 0 0% 2 40% 4 24% 40 24%

Total 35 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 163 100%

1m. EMAIL Never 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

Sometimes 3 8% 1 5% 2 6% 4 50% 1 20% 2 13% 21 12%

Often 16 44% 8 42% 12 36% 2 25% 0 0% 9 56% 60 39%

Very often 17 47% 10 53% 19 58% 2 25% 4 80% 5 31% 81 47%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 16 100% 163 100%

1n. FACGRADE Never 1 3% 0 0% 1 3% 1 13% 0 0% 0 0% 7 4%

(SFI) Sometimes 13 36% 5 26% 11 34% 3 38% 1 20% 11 65% 62 38%

Often 10 28% 5 26% 11 34% 4 50% 0 0% 4 24% 53 34%

Very often 12 33% 9 47% 9 28% 0 0% 4 80% 2 12% 41 24%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 163 100%

Tutored or taught other

students (paid or voluntary)

Participated in a community-

based project (e.g. service

learning) as part of a regular

course

Used an electronic medium

(listserv, chat group, Internet,

instant messaging, etc.) to

discuss or complete an

assignment

Used e-mail to communicate

with an instructor

Discussed grades or

assignments with an instructor

Worked with classmates

outside of class to prepare

class assignments

Put together ideas or concepts

from different courses when

completing assignments or

during class discussions

a Major categories with fewer than five students are left blank.

b Only overall percents are weighted. This column includes all majors (including some not in the reported categories). 6

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Variable Response Options Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count %

Social

Sciences Overall b

NSSE 2011 Major Field Report: Part I. Within-Institution Comparisons a

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Frequency Distributions: First-Year Students

Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

1o. FACPLANS Never 7 19% 2 11% 6 18% 3 38% 1 20% 4 24% 28 18%

(SFI) Sometimes 15 42% 5 26% 13 39% 3 38% 0 0% 6 35% 69 43%

Often 10 28% 8 42% 9 27% 2 25% 2 40% 3 18% 45 28%

Very often 4 11% 4 21% 5 15% 0 0% 2 40% 4 24% 22 12%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 164 100%

1p. FACIDEAS Never 12 33% 2 11% 16 48% 2 25% 3 60% 7 41% 59 33%

(SFI) Sometimes 15 42% 12 63% 12 36% 4 50% 0 0% 5 29% 67 43%

Often 6 17% 3 16% 3 9% 2 25% 0 0% 3 18% 24 16%

Very often 3 8% 2 11% 2 6% 0 0% 2 40% 2 12% 14 9%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 164 100%

1q. FACFEED Never 1 3% 0 0% 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 8 5%

(SFI) Sometimes 11 31% 5 26% 8 24% 5 63% 2 40% 6 35% 53 36%

Often 16 44% 7 37% 12 36% 2 25% 1 20% 7 41% 58 37%

Very often 8 22% 7 37% 11 33% 1 13% 2 40% 3 18% 36 22%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 155 100%

1r. WORKHARD Never 3 8% 0 0% 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 7 6%

(LAC) Sometimes 8 22% 4 21% 9 28% 5 63% 2 40% 6 35% 47 31%

Often 11 31% 11 58% 10 31% 2 25% 1 20% 5 29% 60 39%

Very often 14 39% 4 21% 11 34% 1 13% 2 40% 5 29% 40 24%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 154 100%

1s. FACOTHER Never 16 44% 9 47% 20 61% 3 43% 2 40% 11 65% 81 50%

(SFI) Sometimes 11 31% 8 42% 6 18% 2 29% 2 40% 2 12% 44 32%

Often 6 17% 1 5% 5 15% 2 29% 0 0% 3 18% 21 13%

Very often 3 8% 1 5% 2 6% 0 0% 1 20% 1 6% 8 5%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 7 100% 5 100% 17 100% 154 100%

1t. OOCIDEAS Never 2 6% 1 5% 2 6% 1 13% 1 20% 0 0% 10 6%

(ACL) Sometimes 10 28% 3 16% 8 24% 4 50% 2 40% 4 24% 41 24%

Often 10 28% 12 63% 8 24% 3 38% 1 20% 9 53% 59 42%

Very often 14 39% 3 16% 15 45% 0 0% 1 20% 4 24% 45 27%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 155 100%

1u. DIVRSTUD Never 1 3% 3 16% 7 22% 1 13% 2 40% 6 35% 22 13%

(EEE) Sometimes 13 36% 5 26% 9 28% 2 25% 0 0% 2 12% 46 32%

Often 9 25% 3 16% 8 25% 4 50% 1 20% 7 41% 40 28%

Very often 13 36% 8 42% 8 25% 1 13% 2 40% 2 12% 45 27%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 153 100%

Discussed ideas from your

readings or classes with

faculty members outside of

class

Received prompt written or

oral feedback from faculty on

your academic performance

Worked harder than you

thought you could to meet an

instructor's standards or

expectations

Worked with faculty members

on activities other than

coursework (committees,

orientation, student life

activities, etc.)

Discussed ideas from your

readings or classes with others

outside of class (students,

family members, co-workers,

etc.)

Had serious conversations

with students of a different

race or ethnicity than your

own

Talked about career plans

with a faculty member or

advisor

a Major categories with fewer than five students are left blank.

b Only overall percents are weighted. This column includes all majors (including some not in the reported categories). 7

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Variable Response Options Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count %

Social

Sciences Overall b

NSSE 2011 Major Field Report: Part I. Within-Institution Comparisons a

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Frequency Distributions: First-Year Students

Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

1v. DIFFSTU2 Never 1 3% 1 5% 3 9% 1 13% 0 0% 4 24% 14 9%

(EEE) Sometimes 8 22% 3 16% 7 22% 2 25% 1 20% 5 29% 34 21%

Often 9 25% 6 32% 6 19% 4 50% 1 20% 4 24% 42 30%

Very often 18 50% 9 47% 16 50% 1 13% 3 60% 4 24% 64 41%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 154 100%

2a. MEMORIZE Very little 2 6% 1 5% 1 3% 0 0% 1 20% 0 0% 8 5%

Some 6 17% 4 21% 4 12% 2 25% 0 0% 4 24% 23 15%

Quite a bit 17 47% 8 42% 16 48% 3 38% 2 40% 8 47% 74 49%

Very much 11 31% 6 32% 12 36% 3 38% 2 40% 5 29% 50 31%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 155 100%

2b. ANALYZE Very little 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

(LAC) Some 2 6% 4 21% 5 15% 3 38% 2 40% 3 18% 27 17%

Quite a bit 12 33% 9 47% 15 45% 3 38% 1 20% 10 59% 64 41%

Very much 22 61% 6 32% 13 39% 2 25% 2 40% 4 24% 64 43%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 155 100%

2c. SYNTHESZ Very little 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 20% 1 6% 4 3%

(LAC) Some 6 17% 2 11% 13 39% 3 38% 2 40% 4 24% 39 24%

Quite a bit 11 31% 12 63% 5 15% 3 38% 0 0% 7 41% 54 36%

Very much 17 49% 5 26% 15 45% 2 25% 2 40% 5 29% 57 37%

Total 35 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 154 100%

2d. EVALUATE Very little 0 0% 0 0% 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 3 2%

(LAC) Some 5 14% 3 16% 7 21% 2 25% 1 20% 5 29% 30 19%

Quite a bit 14 39% 9 47% 12 36% 4 50% 0 0% 8 47% 60 40%

Very much 17 47% 7 37% 12 36% 2 25% 4 80% 4 24% 62 39%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 155 100%

2e. APPLYING Very little 0 0% 0 0% 2 6% 0 0% 1 20% 0 0% 3 2%

(LAC) Some 6 17% 4 21% 3 9% 3 38% 1 20% 2 12% 28 19%

Quite a bit 13 36% 8 42% 13 39% 3 38% 1 20% 10 59% 63 42%

Very much 17 47% 7 37% 15 45% 2 25% 2 40% 5 29% 61 38%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 155 100%

3a. READASGN None 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

(LAC) 1-4 4 11% 1 5% 1 3% 3 38% 1 20% 1 6% 17 11%

5-10 23 64% 12 63% 16 48% 2 25% 0 0% 9 53% 79 52%

11-20 6 17% 3 16% 7 21% 2 25% 2 40% 3 18% 33 21%

More than 20 3 8% 3 16% 9 27% 1 13% 2 40% 4 24% 26 15%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 155 100%

Number of assigned

textbooks, books, or book-

length packs of course

readings

Had serious conversations

with students who are very

different from you in terms of

their religious beliefs, political

opinions, or personal values

Coursework emphasizes:

Memorizing facts, ideas, or

methods from your courses

and readings

Coursework emphasizes:

Analyzing the basic elements

of an idea, experience, or

theory

Coursework emphasizes:

Synthesizing and organizing

ideas, information, or

experiences

Coursework emphasizes:

Making judgments about the

value of information,

arguments, or methods

Coursework emphasizes:

Applying theories or concepts

to practical problems or in

new situations

a Major categories with fewer than five students are left blank.

b Only overall percents are weighted. This column includes all majors (including some not in the reported categories). 8

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Variable Response Options Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count %

Social

Sciences Overall b

NSSE 2011 Major Field Report: Part I. Within-Institution Comparisons a

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Frequency Distributions: First-Year Students

Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

3b. READOWN None 4 11% 3 16% 7 21% 1 13% 2 40% 1 6% 33 23%

1-4 21 58% 11 58% 14 42% 7 88% 2 40% 9 53% 80 50%

5-10 6 17% 2 11% 7 21% 0 0% 0 0% 6 35% 25 16%

11-20 2 6% 3 16% 4 12% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 11 7%

More than 20 3 8% 0 0% 1 3% 0 0% 1 20% 0 0% 6 3%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 155 100%

3c. WRITEMOR None 32 89% 15 79% 28 90% 8 100% 3 60% 15 94% 133 88%

(LAC) 1-4 4 11% 3 16% 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 13 9%

5-10 0 0% 0 0% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 2 1%

11-20 0 0% 1 5% 0 0% 0 0% 1 20% 0 0% 2 2%

More than 20 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 20% 0 0% 1 1%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 31 100% 8 100% 5 100% 16 100% 151 100%

3d. WRITEMID None 8 22% 1 5% 7 22% 2 25% 1 20% 4 25% 28 19%

(LAC) 1-4 18 50% 11 58% 9 28% 6 75% 3 60% 5 31% 75 50%

5-10 6 17% 6 32% 12 38% 0 0% 0 0% 7 44% 37 24%

11-20 3 8% 1 5% 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 8 5%

More than 20 1 3% 0 0% 2 6% 0 0% 1 20% 0 0% 5 3%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 16 100% 153 100%

3e. WRITESML None 2 6% 0 0% 3 9% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 5 3%

(LAC) 1-4 12 33% 7 37% 8 24% 4 50% 1 20% 6 35% 53 35%

5-10 11 31% 6 32% 11 33% 2 25% 1 20% 4 24% 47 32%

11-20 3 8% 4 21% 6 18% 2 25% 0 0% 7 41% 29 17%

More than 20 8 22% 2 11% 5 15% 0 0% 3 60% 0 0% 21 13%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 155 100%

4a. PROBSETA None 7 20% 2 11% 2 6% 1 13% 1 20% 1 6% 17 11%

1-2 6 17% 3 16% 8 25% 4 50% 0 0% 8 47% 45 31%

3-4 17 49% 10 53% 12 38% 1 13% 2 40% 5 29% 59 38%

5-6 4 11% 2 11% 4 13% 0 0% 2 40% 2 12% 18 12%

More than 6 1 3% 2 11% 6 19% 2 25% 0 0% 1 6% 14 9%

Total 35 100% 19 100% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 153 100%

4b. PROBSETB None 5 14% 2 11% 1 3% 0 0% 1 20% 2 12% 15 10%

1-2 16 44% 9 47% 5 16% 3 38% 0 0% 7 41% 58 38%

3-4 8 22% 3 16% 7 22% 3 38% 2 40% 5 29% 37 24%

5-6 4 11% 2 11% 10 31% 0 0% 1 20% 2 12% 23 14%

More than 6 3 8% 3 16% 9 28% 2 25% 1 20% 1 6% 21 14%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 154 100%

Number of problem sets that

take you less than an hour to

complete

Number of books read on

your own (not assigned) for

personal enjoyment or

academic enrichment

Number of written papers or

reports of 20 pages or more

Number of written papers or

reports between 5 and 19

pages

Number of written papers or

reports of fewer than 5 pages

Number of problem sets that

take you more than an hour to

complete

a Major categories with fewer than five students are left blank.

b Only overall percents are weighted. This column includes all majors (including some not in the reported categories). 9

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Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

5. EXAMS 1 Very little 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

2 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

3 0 0% 1 5% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 4 2%

4 2 6% 0 0% 3 9% 3 38% 2 40% 5 29% 19 13%

5 15 42% 8 42% 7 21% 3 38% 1 20% 4 24% 53 36%

6 11 31% 8 42% 14 42% 1 13% 1 20% 4 24% 49 32%

7 Very much 8 22% 2 11% 8 24% 1 13% 1 20% 3 18% 28 15%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 155 100%

6a. ATDART07 Never 1 3% 1 5% 4 12% 2 25% 0 0% 3 18% 19 13%

Sometimes 8 23% 11 58% 7 21% 5 63% 2 50% 5 29% 57 39%

Often 12 34% 5 26% 4 12% 1 13% 1 25% 8 47% 34 23%

Very often 14 40% 2 11% 18 55% 0 0% 1 25% 1 6% 41 25%

Total 35 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 4 100% 17 100% 151 100%

6b. EXRCSE05 Never 4 12% 2 11% 4 12% 3 38% 0 0% 3 18% 17 12%

Sometimes 7 21% 5 28% 7 21% 3 38% 1 20% 6 35% 41 26%

Often 11 32% 6 33% 9 27% 0 0% 1 20% 4 24% 40 26%

Very often 12 35% 5 28% 13 39% 2 25% 3 60% 4 24% 52 36%

Total 34 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 150 100%

6c. WORSHP05 Never 13 37% 11 58% 19 59% 6 75% 3 60% 8 50% 84 57%

Sometimes 16 46% 3 16% 8 25% 1 13% 0 0% 7 44% 42 30%

Often 5 14% 3 16% 2 6% 1 13% 0 0% 0 0% 13 8%

Very often 1 3% 2 11% 3 9% 0 0% 2 40% 1 6% 10 5%

Total 35 100% 19 100% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 16 100% 149 100%

6d. OWNVIEW Never 2 6% 2 11% 5 16% 0 0% 1 20% 1 6% 13 8%

Sometimes 9 26% 8 42% 11 34% 7 88% 0 0% 4 24% 52 34%

Often 11 31% 6 32% 9 28% 0 0% 0 0% 6 35% 47 33%

Very often 13 37% 3 16% 7 22% 1 13% 4 80% 6 35% 38 25%

Total 35 100% 19 100% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 150 100%

6e. OTHRVIEW Never 1 3% 0 0% 3 9% 1 13% 0 0% 0 0% 5 3%

Sometimes 5 14% 8 42% 11 33% 3 38% 0 0% 5 29% 44 30%

Often 12 34% 8 42% 10 30% 3 38% 2 40% 8 47% 57 40%

Very often 17 49% 3 16% 9 27% 1 13% 3 60% 4 24% 45 27%

Total 35 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 151 100%

6f. CHNGVIEW Never 0 0% 0 0% 2 6% 1 13% 0 0% 0 0% 3 2%

Sometimes 8 23% 4 21% 10 30% 3 38% 1 20% 3 18% 43 28%

Often 13 37% 10 53% 11 33% 2 25% 1 20% 9 53% 58 40%

Very often 14 40% 5 26% 10 30% 2 25% 3 60% 5 29% 48 30%

Total 35 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 152 100%

Tried to better understand

someone else's views by

imagining how an issue looks

from his or her perspective

Learned something that

changed the way you

understand an issue or

concept

Select the circle that best

represents the extent to which

your examinations during the

current school year challenged

you to do your best work

Attended an art exhibit, play,

dance, music, theater, or other

performance

Exercised or participated in

physical fitness activities

Participated in activities to

enhance your spirituality

(worship, meditation, prayer,

etc.)

Examined the strengths and

weaknesses of your own views

on a topic or issue

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b Only overall percents are weighted. This column includes all majors (including some not in the reported categories). 10

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Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

7a. INTERN04 Have not decided 6 17% 3 16% 3 9% 3 38% 0 0% 3 18% 22 16%

(EEE) Do not plan to do 4 11% 1 5% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 10 7%

Plan to do 22 63% 14 74% 29 88% 5 63% 5 100% 13 76% 111 75%

Done 3 9% 1 5% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 4 3%

Total 35 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 147 100%

7b. VOLNTR04 Have not decided 2 6% 2 11% 1 3% 1 13% 0 0% 2 12% 14 11%

(EEE) Do not plan to do 1 3% 0 0% 4 12% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 8 5%

Plan to do 18 53% 8 42% 21 64% 5 63% 3 75% 10 59% 77 52%

Done 13 38% 9 47% 7 21% 2 25% 1 25% 5 29% 46 31%

Total 34 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 4 100% 17 100% 145 100%

7c. LRNCOM04 Have not decided 10 29% 4 21% 9 27% 6 75% 2 40% 4 24% 44 28%

(EEE) Do not plan to do 5 15% 4 21% 5 15% 1 13% 0 0% 4 24% 26 21%

Plan to do 8 24% 7 37% 8 24% 1 13% 3 60% 5 29% 40 28%

Done 11 32% 4 21% 11 33% 0 0% 0 0% 4 24% 36 23%

Total 34 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 146 100%

7d. RESRCH04 Have not decided 13 38% 7 37% 13 39% 5 63% 1 20% 6 35% 58 38%

(SFI) Do not plan to do 6 18% 2 11% 9 27% 0 0% 1 20% 2 12% 24 17%

Plan to do 13 38% 9 47% 9 27% 3 38% 3 60% 9 53% 58 42%

Done 2 6% 1 5% 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 5 4%

Total 34 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 145 100%

7e. FORLNG04 Have not decided 4 11% 1 5% 3 10% 2 25% 0 0% 1 6% 18 12%

(EEE) Do not plan to do 5 14% 8 42% 7 23% 1 13% 2 40% 4 24% 35 24%

Plan to do 16 46% 4 21% 11 35% 3 38% 2 40% 9 53% 54 36%

Done 10 29% 6 32% 10 32% 2 25% 1 20% 3 18% 37 28%

Total 35 100% 19 100% 31 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 144 100%

7f. STDABR04 Have not decided 9 26% 8 42% 7 22% 2 25% 2 40% 4 24% 41 26%

(EEE) Do not plan to do 6 17% 6 32% 10 31% 2 25% 1 20% 5 29% 37 25%

Plan to do 19 54% 5 26% 15 47% 4 50% 2 40% 8 47% 67 48%

Done 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

Total 35 100% 19 100% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 146 100%

7g. INDSTD04 Have not decided 13 39% 5 26% 6 19% 4 50% 1 20% 4 24% 44 31%

(EEE) Do not plan to do 9 27% 7 37% 23 74% 1 13% 2 40% 9 53% 64 44%

Plan to do 10 30% 6 32% 2 6% 2 25% 2 40% 4 24% 30 21%

Done 1 3% 1 5% 0 0% 1 13% 0 0% 0 0% 4 4%

Total 33 100% 19 100% 31 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 142 100%

Foreign language coursework

Study abroad

Independent study or self-

designed major

Practicum, internship, field

experience, co-op experience,

or clinical assignment

Community service or

volunteer work

Participate in a learning

community or some other

formal program where groups

of students take two or more

classes together

Work on a research project

with a faculty member outside

of course or program

requirements

a Major categories with fewer than five students are left blank.

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Sciences Overall b

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Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

7h. SNRX04 Have not decided 17 49% 4 21% 13 41% 6 75% 3 60% 7 41% 65 45%

(EEE) Do not plan to do 1 3% 3 16% 6 19% 1 13% 1 20% 1 6% 18 12%

Plan to do 15 43% 12 63% 13 41% 1 13% 1 20% 9 53% 60 42%

Done 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 1%

Total 35 100% 19 100% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 145 100%

8a. ENVSTU

(SCE)

1 Unfriendly,

Unsupportive, Sense of

alienation 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

2 2 6% 1 5% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 3 18% 6 4%

3 2 6% 0 0% 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 6 4%

4 3 8% 0 0% 1 3% 2 25% 1 25% 3 18% 13 9%

5 10 28% 4 21% 5 15% 2 25% 1 25% 3 18% 35 25%

6 10 28% 8 42% 14 42% 4 50% 0 0% 3 18% 46 31%

7 Friendly, Supportive,

Sense of belonging 9 25% 6 32% 11 33% 0 0% 2 50% 4 24% 41 26%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 4 100% 17 100% 147 100%

8b. ENVFAC

(SCE)1 Unavailable, Unhelpful,

Unsympathetic 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 1 1%

2 0 0% 0 0% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

3 1 3% 2 11% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 7 4%

4 3 8% 2 11% 1 3% 2 25% 1 20% 2 12% 15 10%

5 16 44% 3 16% 11 33% 2 25% 0 0% 3 18% 42 28%

6 10 28% 6 32% 8 24% 2 25% 1 20% 7 41% 42 29%

7 Available, Helpful,

Sympathetic 6 17% 6 32% 11 33% 2 25% 3 60% 4 24% 40 27%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 148 100%

8c. ENVADM

(SCE)1 Unhelpful,

Inconsiderate, Rigid 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

2 0 0% 1 5% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 3 2%

3 2 6% 1 5% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 6 4%

4 10 28% 2 11% 6 18% 2 25% 1 20% 5 29% 32 23%

5 8 22% 7 37% 9 27% 4 50% 0 0% 2 12% 39 27%

6 9 25% 2 11% 6 18% 1 13% 1 20% 4 24% 31 21%

7 Helpful, Considerate,

Flexible 6 17% 6 32% 10 30% 1 13% 3 60% 4 24% 35 22%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 147 100%

Quality of relationships with

administrative personnel

and offices

Culminating senior

experience (capstone course,

senior project or thesis,

comprehensive exam, etc.)

Quality of relationships with

other students

Quality of relationships with

faculty members

a Major categories with fewer than five students are left blank.

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Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

9a. ACADPR01 0 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 13% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

(LAC) 1-5 hr/wk 4 11% 2 11% 2 6% 2 25% 1 25% 2 12% 16 12%

6-10 hr/wk 9 25% 4 22% 6 18% 2 25% 2 50% 7 41% 41 29%

11-15 hr/wk 10 28% 3 17% 11 33% 1 13% 0 0% 1 6% 34 23%

16-20 hr/wk 5 14% 6 33% 5 15% 2 25% 1 25% 3 18% 27 18%

21-25 hr/wk 6 17% 2 11% 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 3 18% 14 9%

26-30 hr/wk 1 3% 0 0% 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 5 3%

30+ hr/wk 1 3% 1 6% 5 15% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 8 6%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 4 100% 17 100% 146 100%

9b. WORKON01 0 hr/wk 30 83% 14 74% 26 79% 7 88% 5 100% 10 59% 110 74%

1-5 hr/wk 1 3% 1 5% 3 9% 0 0% 0 0% 2 12% 12 8%

6-10 hr/wk 4 11% 1 5% 3 9% 1 13% 0 0% 4 24% 16 11%

11-15 hr/wk 0 0% 3 16% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 7 6%

16-20 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 1%

21-25 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

26-30 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

30+ hr/wk 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 148 100%

9c. WORKOF01 0 hr/wk 34 94% 11 58% 26 79% 8 100% 4 80% 14 82% 126 88%

1-5 hr/wk 0 0% 3 16% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 3 2%

6-10 hr/wk 1 3% 0 0% 3 9% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 5 3%

11-15 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 2 12% 4 2%

16-20 hr/wk 0 0% 4 21% 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 6 4%

21-25 hr/wk 0 0% 1 5% 0 0% 0 0% 1 20% 0 0% 2 1%

26-30 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

30+ hr/wk 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 147 100%

9d. COCURR01 0 hr/wk 9 25% 7 37% 11 33% 4 50% 1 20% 4 24% 49 32%

(EEE) 1-5 hr/wk 16 44% 4 21% 14 42% 2 25% 2 40% 8 47% 56 38%

6-10 hr/wk 5 14% 6 32% 4 12% 1 13% 0 0% 2 12% 19 13%

11-15 hr/wk 5 14% 1 5% 3 9% 1 13% 1 20% 1 6% 13 9%

16-20 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 20% 0 0% 5 4%

21-25 hr/wk 0 0% 1 5% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 2 12% 4 3%

26-30 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

30+ hr/wk 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 1%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 148 100%

Preparing for class (studying,

reading, writing, doing

homework or lab work,

analyzing data, rehearsing,

and other academic activities)

Working for pay on campus

Working for pay off campus

Participating in co-curricular

activities (organizations,

campus publications, student

government, fraternity or

sorority, intercollegiate or

intramural sports, etc.)

a Major categories with fewer than five students are left blank.

b Only overall percents are weighted. This column includes all majors (including some not in the reported categories). 13

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Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

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9e. SOCIAL05 0 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 1 1%

1-5 hr/wk 11 31% 3 17% 6 18% 4 50% 2 40% 2 12% 34 22%

6-10 hr/wk 12 33% 7 39% 13 39% 3 38% 2 40% 7 41% 53 35%

11-15 hr/wk 5 14% 5 28% 9 27% 0 0% 0 0% 3 18% 27 18%

16-20 hr/wk 2 6% 1 6% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 3 18% 14 10%

21-25 hr/wk 2 6% 2 11% 0 0% 1 13% 1 20% 1 6% 7 6%

26-30 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 2%

30+ hr/wk 4 11% 0 0% 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 8 6%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 146 100%

9f. CAREDE01 0 hr/wk 31 86% 17 94% 28 88% 7 88% 2 40% 11 65% 121 84%

1-5 hr/wk 1 3% 1 6% 0 0% 0 0% 3 60% 5 29% 12 8%

6-10 hr/wk 2 6% 0 0% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 5 3%

11-15 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

16-20 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

21-25 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 13% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

26-30 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

30+ hr/wk 2 6% 0 0% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 4 3%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 145 100%

9g. COMMUTE 0 hr/wk 12 33% 6 33% 7 21% 2 25% 2 40% 5 29% 40 29%

1-5 hr/wk 20 56% 9 50% 22 67% 5 63% 2 40% 10 59% 89 60%

6-10 hr/wk 1 3% 2 11% 3 9% 1 13% 0 0% 1 6% 8 6%

11-15 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 4 3%

16-20 hr/wk 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

21-25 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

26-30 hr/wk 1 3% 1 6% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 1%

30+ hr/wk 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 20% 0 0% 2 1%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 146 100%

10a. ENVSCHOL Very little 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

(LAC) Some 6 17% 3 17% 2 6% 2 25% 0 0% 3 18% 22 17%

Quite a bit 16 44% 6 33% 17 52% 2 25% 1 20% 9 53% 65 46%

Very much 14 39% 9 50% 14 42% 4 50% 4 80% 5 29% 58 37%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 145 100%

10b. ENVSUPRT Very little 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 2 2%

(SCE) Some 2 6% 4 22% 4 12% 3 38% 1 20% 3 18% 25 18%

Quite a bit 19 53% 8 44% 13 39% 3 38% 1 20% 8 47% 61 43%

Very much 14 39% 6 33% 16 48% 2 25% 3 60% 5 29% 57 37%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 145 100%

Providing care for dependents

living with you (parents,

children, spouse, etc.)

Commuting to class (driving,

walking, etc.)

Spending significant amounts

of time studying and on

academic work

Providing the support you

need to help you succeed

academically

Relaxing and socializing

(watching TV, partying, etc.)

a Major categories with fewer than five students are left blank.

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Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

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10c. ENVDIVRS Very little 1 3% 3 17% 3 9% 0 0% 0 0% 2 12% 9 7%

(EEE) Some 13 36% 3 17% 11 34% 3 38% 2 40% 4 24% 47 34%

Quite a bit 10 28% 9 50% 9 28% 4 50% 1 20% 8 47% 53 37%

Very much 12 33% 3 17% 9 28% 1 13% 2 40% 3 18% 35 22%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 144 100%

10d. ENVNACAD Very little 6 17% 7 39% 3 9% 1 13% 2 40% 4 24% 28 19%

(SCE) Some 9 25% 6 33% 16 50% 4 50% 0 0% 3 18% 52 36%

Quite a bit 13 36% 3 17% 10 31% 2 25% 1 20% 5 29% 39 28%

Very much 8 22% 2 11% 3 9% 1 13% 2 40% 5 29% 25 17%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 144 100%

10e. ENVSOCAL Very little 0 0% 4 22% 4 13% 0 0% 2 50% 5 29% 18 12%

(SCE) Some 12 33% 7 39% 8 25% 3 38% 1 25% 2 12% 46 33%

Quite a bit 15 42% 5 28% 10 31% 4 50% 0 0% 6 35% 46 33%

Very much 9 25% 2 11% 10 31% 1 13% 1 25% 4 24% 32 23%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 32 100% 8 100% 4 100% 17 100% 142 100%

10f. ENVEVENT Very little 0 0% 2 11% 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 3 18% 9 6%

Some 5 14% 2 11% 3 9% 3 38% 3 60% 1 6% 26 19%

Quite a bit 12 33% 8 44% 12 36% 3 38% 0 0% 9 53% 55 38%

Very much 19 53% 6 33% 16 48% 2 25% 2 40% 4 24% 55 37%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 145 100%

10g. ENVCOMPT Very little 0 0% 1 6% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

Some 3 8% 1 6% 5 16% 2 25% 1 25% 1 6% 20 14%

Quite a bit 13 36% 7 39% 12 38% 3 38% 0 0% 10 59% 57 41%

Very much 20 56% 9 50% 15 47% 3 38% 3 75% 6 35% 65 44%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 32 100% 8 100% 4 100% 17 100% 143 100%

11a. GNGENLED Very little 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 2%

Some 2 6% 3 18% 3 9% 3 38% 2 40% 2 13% 19 14%

Quite a bit 16 44% 6 35% 10 30% 1 13% 1 20% 8 50% 51 39%

Very much 17 47% 8 47% 20 61% 4 50% 2 40% 6 38% 66 45%

Total 36 100% 17 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 16 100% 138 100%

11b. GNWORK Very little 3 8% 1 6% 0 0% 0 0% 1 20% 3 19% 9 7%

Some 11 31% 4 24% 7 21% 4 50% 0 0% 3 19% 37 29%

Quite a bit 10 28% 4 24% 8 24% 1 13% 2 40% 6 38% 39 28%

Very much 12 33% 8 47% 18 55% 3 38% 2 40% 4 25% 52 36%

Total 36 100% 17 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 16 100% 137 100%

Providing the support you

need to thrive socially

Attending campus events and

activities (special speakers,

cultural performances, athletic

events, etc.)

Using computers in academic

work

Acquiring a broad general

education

Acquiring job or work-related

knowledge and skills

Encouraging contact among

students from different

economic, social, and racial or

ethnic backgrounds

Helping you cope with your

non-academic responsibilities

(work, family, etc.)

a Major categories with fewer than five students are left blank.

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Humanities

Biological

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Sciences

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11c. GNWRITE Very little 1 3% 1 6% 0 0% 1 13% 0 0% 2 13% 7 6%

Some 4 11% 5 29% 7 21% 1 13% 1 20% 2 13% 24 18%

Quite a bit 13 36% 3 18% 13 39% 4 50% 2 40% 7 44% 51 37%

Very much 18 50% 8 47% 13 39% 2 25% 2 40% 5 31% 56 40%

Total 36 100% 17 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 16 100% 138 100%

11d. GNSPEAK Very little 1 3% 0 0% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 3 3%

Some 4 11% 5 28% 8 24% 2 25% 1 20% 3 19% 29 22%

Quite a bit 16 44% 5 28% 12 36% 4 50% 2 40% 7 44% 56 39%

Very much 15 42% 8 44% 12 36% 2 25% 2 40% 6 38% 51 36%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 16 100% 139 100%

11e. GNANALY Very little 0 0% 0 0% 1 3% 0 0% 1 20% 0 0% 2 1%

Some 4 11% 3 17% 5 15% 1 13% 0 0% 3 19% 22 17%

Quite a bit 11 31% 4 22% 12 36% 5 63% 2 40% 6 38% 49 35%

Very much 21 58% 11 61% 15 45% 2 25% 2 40% 7 44% 66 47%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 16 100% 139 100%

11f. GNQUANT Very little 2 6% 1 6% 1 3% 0 0% 1 20% 1 7% 7 5%

Some 9 25% 4 22% 8 25% 1 13% 0 0% 3 20% 32 25%

Quite a bit 11 31% 6 33% 10 31% 5 63% 2 40% 7 47% 51 37%

Very much 14 39% 7 39% 13 41% 2 25% 2 40% 4 27% 47 33%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 15 100% 137 100%

11g. GNCMPTS Very little 3 9% 1 6% 1 3% 1 13% 0 0% 1 6% 8 6%

Some 8 23% 1 6% 9 27% 4 50% 2 40% 2 13% 35 26%

Quite a bit 13 37% 8 47% 10 30% 1 13% 1 20% 9 56% 49 37%

Very much 11 31% 7 41% 13 39% 2 25% 2 40% 4 25% 45 31%

Total 35 100% 17 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 16 100% 137 100%

11h. GNOTHERS Very little 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 13% 5 3%

Some 9 25% 4 22% 6 18% 2 25% 1 20% 3 19% 33 26%

Quite a bit 14 39% 8 44% 12 36% 3 38% 1 20% 8 50% 54 39%

Very much 11 31% 6 33% 15 45% 3 38% 3 60% 3 19% 46 32%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 16 100% 138 100%

11i. GNCITIZN Very little 19 53% 10 56% 12 36% 3 38% 2 40% 7 41% 63 44%

Some 9 25% 4 22% 12 36% 2 25% 1 20% 3 18% 37 29%

Quite a bit 4 11% 3 17% 6 18% 3 38% 1 20% 4 24% 24 17%

Very much 4 11% 1 6% 3 9% 0 0% 1 20% 3 18% 14 10%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 138 100%

Speaking clearly and

effectively

Thinking critically and

analytically

Analyzing quantitative

problems

Using computing and

information technology

Working effectively with

others

Voting in local, state, or

national elections

Writing clearly and

effectively

a Major categories with fewer than five students are left blank.

b Only overall percents are weighted. This column includes all majors (including some not in the reported categories). 16

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Social

Sciences Overall b

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SUNY Potsdam

Frequency Distributions: First-Year Students

Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

11j. GNINQ Very little 3 8% 1 6% 0 0% 1 13% 1 20% 0 0% 7 6%

Some 3 8% 5 28% 5 15% 2 25% 0 0% 4 24% 27 19%

Quite a bit 18 50% 7 39% 15 45% 3 38% 2 40% 9 53% 65 46%

Very much 12 33% 5 28% 13 39% 2 25% 2 40% 4 24% 39 28%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 138 100%

11k. GNSELF Very little 4 11% 2 11% 4 12% 1 13% 0 0% 2 12% 15 10%

Some 3 8% 6 33% 6 18% 2 25% 1 20% 3 18% 28 22%

Quite a bit 16 44% 7 39% 10 30% 3 38% 0 0% 8 47% 51 37%

Very much 13 36% 3 17% 13 39% 2 25% 4 80% 4 24% 44 30%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 138 100%

11l. GNDIVERS Very little 1 3% 1 6% 4 12% 0 0% 0 0% 3 18% 11 8%

Some 11 31% 6 33% 8 24% 3 38% 1 20% 2 12% 36 28%

Quite a bit 16 44% 7 39% 10 30% 2 25% 1 20% 7 41% 53 36%

Very much 8 22% 4 22% 11 33% 3 38% 3 60% 5 29% 38 28%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 138 100%

11m. GNPROBSV Very little 7 19% 2 11% 3 9% 0 0% 1 20% 3 18% 17 11%

Some 6 17% 6 33% 13 39% 4 50% 1 20% 3 18% 42 31%

Quite a bit 14 39% 5 28% 9 27% 1 13% 0 0% 9 53% 46 34%

Very much 9 25% 5 28% 8 24% 3 38% 3 60% 2 12% 33 24%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 138 100%

11n. GNETHICS Very little 3 8% 3 17% 3 9% 0 0% 0 0% 4 24% 15 10%

Some 9 25% 5 28% 7 21% 3 38% 1 20% 1 6% 34 27%

Quite a bit 18 50% 3 17% 9 27% 3 38% 2 40% 6 35% 48 34%

Very much 6 17% 7 39% 14 42% 2 25% 2 40% 6 35% 41 28%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 138 100%

11o. GNCOMMUN Very little 6 17% 6 33% 3 9% 1 13% 1 20% 3 18% 24 17%

Some 15 42% 3 17% 12 36% 3 38% 1 20% 5 29% 49 36%

Quite a bit 11 31% 7 39% 8 24% 3 38% 2 40% 5 29% 40 29%

Very much 4 11% 2 11% 10 30% 1 13% 1 20% 4 24% 25 17%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 138 100%

11p. GNSPIRIT Very little 13 36% 11 61% 12 36% 2 25% 2 40% 9 53% 57 43%

Some 13 36% 3 17% 10 30% 2 25% 0 0% 3 18% 36 26%

Quite a bit 9 25% 2 11% 4 12% 3 38% 1 20% 2 12% 24 16%

Very much 1 3% 2 11% 7 21% 1 13% 2 40% 3 18% 20 15%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 137 100%

Developing a deepened sense

of spirituality

Learning effectively on your

own

Understanding yourself

Understanding people of

other racial and ethnic

backgrounds

Solving complex real-world

problems

Developing a personal code

of values and ethics

Contributing to the welfare

of your community

a Major categories with fewer than five students are left blank.

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Social

Sciences Overall b

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Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

12. ADVISE Poor 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Fair 6 17% 3 17% 3 9% 1 13% 1 20% 3 18% 22 17%

Good 18 50% 7 39% 13 39% 4 50% 0 0% 8 47% 61 43%

Excellent 12 33% 8 44% 17 52% 3 38% 4 80% 6 35% 55 39%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 138 100%

13. ENTIREXP Poor 1 3% 0 0% 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 2 12% 5 4%

Fair 2 6% 0 0% 2 6% 1 13% 0 0% 0 0% 7 6%

Good 18 50% 11 61% 5 15% 4 50% 3 60% 11 65% 63 47%

Excellent 15 42% 7 39% 24 73% 3 38% 2 40% 4 24% 62 43%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 137 100%

14. SAMECOLL Definitely no 1 3% 0 0% 4 12% 0 0% 0 0% 2 12% 9 7%

Probably no 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 1 13% 1 20% 1 6% 7 5%

Probably yes 18 50% 8 44% 7 21% 5 63% 3 60% 8 47% 61 45%

Definitely yes 15 42% 10 56% 22 67% 2 25% 1 20% 6 35% 61 43%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 138 100%

Overall, how would you

evaluate the quality of

academic advising you have

received at your institution?

How would you evaluate your

entire educational experience

at this institution?

If you could start over again,

would you go to the same

institution you are now

attending?

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Social

Sciences Overall b

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Frequency Distributions: First-Year Students

Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

15. AGE 19 or younger 35 100% 17 89% 31 94% 8 100% 5 100% 16 94% 131 93%

20-23 0 0% 1 5% 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 7 6%

24-29 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

30-39 0 0% 1 5% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

40-55 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Over 55 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Total 35 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 139 100%

16. SEX Male 12 34% 7 37% 6 18% 3 38% 0 0% 4 24% 43 45%

Female 23 66% 12 63% 27 82% 5 63% 5 100% 13 76% 96 55%

Total 35 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 139 100%

17. INTERNAT No 35 100% 18 95% 32 97% 8 100% 4 80% 17 100% 135 97%

Yes 0 0% 1 5% 1 3% 0 0% 1 20% 0 0% 4 3%

Total 35 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 139 100%

18. RACE05 American Indian or other

Native American 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Asian, Asian American, or

Pacific Islander 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 1 13% 1 20% 0 0% 4 3%

Black or African American 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 3 2%

White (non-Hispanic) 28 78% 12 63% 29 88% 7 88% 4 80% 16 94% 111 79%

Mexican or Mexican

American 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Puerto Rican 1 3% 1 5% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 3 2%

Other Hispanic or Latino 0 0% 1 5% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 1%

Multiracial 0 0% 1 5% 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 5 4%

Other 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

I prefer not to respond 5 14% 4 21% 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 11 8%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 140 100%

19. CLASS Freshman/first year 30 86% 12 63% 31 94% 7 88% 5 100% 15 94% 116 82%

Sophomore 4 11% 7 37% 2 6% 1 13% 0 0% 1 6% 21 18%

Junior 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Senior 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Unclassified 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

Total 35 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 16 100% 138 100%

20. ENTER Started here 34 94% 18 95% 32 97% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 135 97%

Started elsewhere 2 6% 1 5% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 5 3%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 140 100%

Age

Your sex:

Are you an international

student or foreign national?

What is your racial or ethnic

identification? (Select only

one.)

What is your current

classification in college?

Did you begin college at your

current institution or

elsewhere?

a Major categories with fewer than five students are left blank.

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Social

Sciences Overall b

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Frequency Distributions: First-Year Students

Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

21. VOTECH05 Vocational or technical

school

1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 2 1%

COMCOL05 Community or junior

college

0 0% 1 5% 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 2 12% 5 3%

FOURYR05 4-year college other than

this one

1 3% 3 16% 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 2 12% 9 6%

NONE05 None 32 91% 16 84% 28 85% 7 88% 3 75% 12 71% 118 88%

OCOL1_05 Other 1 3% 0 0% 2 6% 1 13% 1 25% 1 6% 6 4%

– VETERAN No 35 100% 18 95% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 16 94% 134 96%

Yes 0 0% 1 5% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 4 4%

Total 35 100% 19 100% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 138 100%

– VETPAY No 0 0% 1 100% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 100% 4 100%

Yes 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Total 0 0% 1 100% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 100% 4 100%

22. ENRLMENT Less than full-time 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Full-time 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 140 100%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 140 100%

– DISTED No 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 7 88% 5 100% 17 100% 139 99%

Yes 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 13% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 140 100%

Since graduating from high

school, which of the following

types of schools have you

attended other than the one

you are attending now?

(Select all that apply.)

Thinking about this current

academic term...How would

you characterize your

enrollment?

Thinking about this current

academic term...Are you

taking all courses entirely

online? (Item appeared only

in the online instrument.)

Are you a current or former

member of the U.S. Armed

Forces, Reserves, or National

Guard? (Item appeared only

in the online instrument.)

If yes: As part of your military

experience, did you receive

combat pay, hostile fire pay,

or imminent danger pay?

(Item appeared only in the

online instrument.)

a Major categories with fewer than five students are left blank.

b Only overall percents are weighted. This column includes all majors (including some not in the reported categories). 20

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Social

Sciences Overall b

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Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

– DISNONE No, I do not have any

disabilities

27 77% 14 78% 23 70% 5 63% 5 100% 12 71% 104 77%

DISSENSE Yes, I have a sensory

impairment (vision or

hearing)

4 11% 1 6% 2 6% 1 13% 0 0% 1 6% 10 7%

DISMOBIL Yes, I have a mobility

impairment

1 3% 1 6% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 1%

DISLEARN Yes, I have a learning

disability

1 3% 0 0% 3 9% 1 13% 0 0% 1 6% 6 3%

DISDEVLP Yes, I have a

developmental disorder

(ADHD, Autism spectrum

disorder, etc.)

0 0% 0 0% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 2 12% 3 2%

DISMENT Yes, I have a mental health

disorder

1 3% 0 0% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 3 2%

DISMED Yes, I have a medical

disability not listed above

1 3% 1 6% 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 4 3%

DISOTHER Yes, I have another

disability

5 14% 3 17% 8 24% 2 25% 0 0% 1 6% 21 14%

DISREFUS I choose not to answer 3 9% 1 6% 1 3% 1 13% 0 0% 2 12% 9 7%

23. FRATSORO No 32 91% 18 95% 32 97% 8 100% 4 80% 16 94% 128 94%

Yes 3 9% 1 5% 1 3% 0 0% 1 20% 1 6% 10 6%

Total 35 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 138 100%

24. ATHLETE No 33 94% 19 100% 32 97% 7 88% 5 100% 17 100% 132 95%

Yes 2 6% 0 0% 1 3% 1 13% 0 0% 0 0% 6 5%

Total 35 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 138 100%

Do you have any disabilities?

(Select all that apply.) (Item

appeared only in the online

instrument and was preceded

by the statement "Your

institution will not receive

your identified response to

the following question. Only

an overall summary of

responses will be provided."

Accordingly, this item does

not appear in the NSSE11

data file or codebook.)

Are you member of a social

fraternity or sorority?

Are you a student-athlete on a

team sponsored by your

institution's athletics

department?

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Social

Sciences Overall b

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Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

25. GRADES04 C- or lower 0 0% 0 0% 1 3% 1 13% 0 0% 0 0% 2 1%

C 0 0% 2 11% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 4 3%

C+ 2 6% 3 16% 0 0% 0 0% 1 20% 1 6% 9 7%

B- 2 6% 2 11% 2 6% 2 25% 1 20% 3 18% 18 13%

B 6 17% 4 21% 5 15% 0 0% 1 20% 4 24% 23 17%

B+ 6 17% 3 16% 6 18% 0 0% 2 40% 5 29% 26 18%

A- 9 25% 2 11% 9 27% 0 0% 0 0% 3 18% 24 18%

A 11 31% 3 16% 10 30% 5 63% 0 0% 1 6% 33 23%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 139 100%

26. LIVENOW Dormitory or other campus

housing 34 94% 16 89% 29 91% 7 88% 3 60% 16 94% 124 91%

Residence, walking

distance 1 3% 0 0% 1 3% 0 0% 1 20% 0 0% 5 3%

Residence, driving

distance 1 3% 2 11% 2 6% 1 13% 0 0% 1 6% 7 5%

Fraternity or sorority house 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

None of the above 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 20% 0 0% 1 1%

Total 36 100% 18 100% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 137 100%

27a. FATHREDU Did not finish HS 1 3% 4 21% 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 12 9%

Graduated from HS 7 21% 8 42% 10 31% 1 13% 1 25% 5 29% 38 28%

Attended, no degree 6 18% 2 11% 1 3% 2 25% 1 25% 3 18% 16 12%

Completed Associate's 2 6% 2 11% 2 6% 3 38% 1 25% 2 12% 14 10%

Completed Bachelor's 12 35% 2 11% 11 34% 1 13% 0 0% 3 18% 34 27%

Completed Master's 4 12% 0 0% 6 19% 1 13% 1 25% 3 18% 17 12%

Completed Doctorate 2 6% 1 5% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 3 2%

Total 34 100% 19 100% 32 100% 8 100% 4 100% 17 100% 134 100%

27b. MOTHREDU Did not finish HS 4 12% 3 16% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 12 9%

Graduated from HS 10 29% 4 21% 4 13% 2 25% 2 40% 6 35% 34 26%

Attended, no degree 1 3% 0 0% 4 13% 1 13% 0 0% 3 18% 10 7%

Completed Associate's 4 12% 4 21% 3 9% 2 25% 2 40% 3 18% 25 20%

Completed Bachelor's 11 32% 5 26% 7 22% 1 13% 0 0% 1 6% 27 20%

Completed Master's 4 12% 3 16% 12 38% 2 25% 0 0% 1 6% 22 15%

Completed Doctorate 0 0% 0 0% 1 3% 0 0% 1 20% 2 12% 5 4%

Total 34 100% 19 100% 32 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 135 100%

What have most of your

grades been up to now at this

institution?

Which of the following best

describes where you are living

now while attending college?

What is the highest level of

education that your father

completed?

What is the highest level of

education that your mother

completed?

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Social

Sciences Overall b

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Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

28. MAJRPCOL Arts and Humanities 36 100% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 36 28%

Biological Science 0 0% 19 100% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 19 15%

Business 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 4 4%

Education 0 0% 0 0% 33 100% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 33 23%

Engineering 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 2%

Physical Science 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 8 100% 0 0% 0 0% 8 6%

Professional 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 5 100% 0 0% 5 3%

Social Science 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 17 100% 17 12%

Other 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 5 5%

Undecided 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 1%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 131 100%

29. MAJRSCOL Arts and Humanities 2 14% 0 0% 4 80% 0 0% 0 0% 1 25% 7 21%

Biological Science 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 25% 0 0% 0 0% 1 3%

Business 1 7% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 25% 3 10%

Education 6 43% 3 60% 0 0% 2 50% 0 0% 0 0% 11 30%

Engineering 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Physical Science 0 0% 1 20% 1 20% 1 25% 0 0% 0 0% 4 12%

Professional 1 7% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 3%

Social Science 2 14% 1 20% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 50% 5 17%

Other 2 14% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 5%

Undecided 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Total 14 100% 5 100% 5 100% 4 100% 0 0% 4 100% 34 100%

– GENDER Male 12 33% 7 37% 6 18% 3 38% 0 0% 4 24% 50 42%

Female 24 67% 12 63% 27 82% 5 63% 5 100% 13 76% 123 58%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 173 100%

– ETHNICIT African American/Black 2 6% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 6 3%

Am. Indian/Native Amer. 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Asian/Pacific Islander 1 3% 1 5% 0 0% 1 13% 0 0% 0 0% 5 3%

Caucasian/White 29 81% 12 63% 20 61% 6 75% 3 60% 15 88% 124 73%

Hispanic 0 0% 1 5% 3 9% 1 13% 0 0% 0 0% 7 4%

Other 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Foreign 0 0% 0 0% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 1%

Multi-racial 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Unknown 4 11% 5 26% 9 27% 0 0% 2 40% 1 6% 29 16%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 173 100%

– ENROLLMT Part-time 0 0% 0 0% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

Full-time 36 100% 19 100% 32 97% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 172 99%

Total 36 100% 19 100% 33 100% 8 100% 5 100% 17 100% 173 100%

IPEDS: 196200

Institution reported: Gender

Institution reported: Race or

ethnicity

Institution reported:

Enrollment status

Primary major or expected

primary major, in collapsed

categories

Second major or expected

second major (not minor,

concentration, etc.) if

applicable, in collapsed

categories

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Variable Response Options Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % Count %

1a. Never 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 0 0% 1 2% 3 1%

Sometimes 9 20% 4 17% 0 0% 6 11% 2 11% 3 27% 13 21% 44 16%

Often 15 33% 5 22% 6 46% 21 39% 5 28% 4 36% 23 37% 98 35%

Very often 21 47% 14 61% 7 54% 27 50% 10 56% 4 36% 26 41% 127 48%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 63 100% 272 100%

1b. Never 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 3 1%

Sometimes 11 24% 3 13% 4 31% 10 19% 7 39% 1 9% 19 30% 62 24%

Often 22 49% 12 52% 5 38% 29 54% 6 33% 7 64% 29 45% 130 47%

Very often 11 24% 8 35% 4 31% 15 28% 5 28% 3 27% 15 23% 77 29%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 272 100%

1c. Never 10 22% 3 13% 3 23% 9 17% 2 11% 0 0% 4 6% 40 15%

Sometimes 18 40% 5 22% 5 38% 20 37% 7 39% 4 36% 30 47% 102 38%

Often 8 18% 11 48% 3 23% 15 28% 6 33% 3 27% 16 25% 74 27%

Very often 9 20% 4 17% 2 15% 10 19% 3 17% 4 36% 14 22% 57 20%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 273 100%

1d. Never 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 0%

Sometimes 6 13% 1 4% 2 15% 5 9% 5 28% 1 9% 4 6% 30 11%

Often 12 27% 11 48% 5 38% 24 44% 5 28% 0 0% 22 34% 94 35%

Very often 27 60% 11 48% 6 46% 25 46% 8 44% 10 91% 38 59% 147 54%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 272 100%

1e. Never 1 2% 3 13% 1 9% 6 11% 3 17% 0 0% 1 2% 19 8%

Sometimes 10 22% 6 26% 3 27% 16 30% 8 44% 2 18% 14 22% 72 27%

Often 17 38% 7 30% 3 27% 25 46% 6 33% 7 64% 22 34% 102 38%

Very often 17 38% 7 30% 4 36% 7 13% 1 6% 2 18% 27 42% 76 28%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 11 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 269 100%

1f. Never 11 24% 11 48% 1 8% 23 43% 6 33% 0 0% 14 22% 77 28%

Sometimes 26 58% 9 39% 10 77% 26 49% 9 50% 7 64% 39 61% 151 56%

Often 4 9% 2 9% 1 8% 3 6% 3 17% 2 18% 7 11% 30 11%

Very often 4 9% 1 4% 1 8% 1 2% 0 0% 2 18% 4 6% 14 5%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 53 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 272 100%

1g. Never 5 11% 4 17% 0 0% 3 6% 2 12% 3 27% 7 11% 26 10%

Sometimes 23 51% 11 48% 7 54% 23 43% 9 53% 1 9% 31 48% 120 43%

Often 11 24% 6 26% 6 46% 20 38% 4 24% 4 36% 20 31% 94 35%

Very often 6 13% 2 9% 0 0% 7 13% 2 12% 3 27% 6 9% 31 12%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 53 100% 17 100% 11 100% 64 100% 271 100%

Come to class without

completing readings or

assignments

CLUNPREP

Worked with other students

on projects during class

CLASSGRP

(ACL)

Prepared two or more drafts of

a paper or assignment before

turning it in

REWROPAP

Worked on a paper or project

that required integrating ideas

or information from various

sources

INTEGRAT

Included diverse perspectives

(different races, religions,

genders, political beliefs, etc.)

in class discussions or writing

assignments

DIVCLASS

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Sciences Overall b

Asked questions in class or

contributed to class

discussions

CLQUEST

(ACL)

Made a class presentation CLPRESEN

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1h. OCCGRP Never 5 12% 3 13% 0 0% 1 2% 3 17% 0 0% 3 5% 16 6%

(ACL) Sometimes 19 44% 9 39% 5 38% 20 37% 6 33% 6 55% 31 48% 107 40%

Often 14 33% 7 30% 5 38% 21 39% 3 17% 3 27% 21 33% 95 35%

Very often 5 12% 4 17% 3 23% 12 22% 6 33% 2 18% 9 14% 53 20%

Total 43 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 271 100%

1i. INTIDEAS Never 0 0% 1 4% 0 0% 3 6% 1 6% 1 9% 0 0% 7 3%

Sometimes 8 19% 3 13% 4 31% 17 32% 4 22% 2 18% 14 22% 58 22%

Often 21 49% 11 48% 7 54% 18 34% 5 28% 5 45% 31 48% 115 44%

Very often 14 33% 8 35% 2 15% 15 28% 8 44% 3 27% 19 30% 80 31%

Total 43 100% 23 100% 13 100% 53 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 260 100%

1j. TUTOR Never 19 44% 11 48% 4 31% 17 32% 3 17% 4 36% 34 53% 102 39%

(ACL) Sometimes 11 26% 5 22% 5 38% 21 40% 2 11% 5 45% 13 20% 78 30%

Often 3 7% 3 13% 2 15% 7 13% 6 33% 0 0% 11 17% 37 15%

Very often 10 23% 4 17% 2 15% 8 15% 7 39% 2 18% 6 9% 43 16%

Total 43 100% 23 100% 13 100% 53 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 260 100%

1k. COMMPROJ Never 24 56% 12 52% 8 62% 30 56% 9 50% 2 18% 30 48% 130 51%

(ACL) Sometimes 15 35% 6 26% 4 31% 17 31% 5 28% 6 55% 19 30% 88 33%

Often 1 2% 4 17% 1 8% 5 9% 4 22% 2 18% 12 19% 31 12%

Very often 3 7% 1 4% 0 0% 2 4% 0 0% 1 9% 2 3% 11 4%

Total 43 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 63 100% 260 100%

1l. ITACADEM Never 9 21% 3 13% 1 8% 6 11% 4 22% 2 18% 10 16% 39 15%

(EEE) Sometimes 15 35% 8 35% 3 23% 17 31% 6 33% 2 18% 22 34% 82 32%

Often 6 14% 6 26% 4 31% 11 20% 4 22% 3 27% 18 28% 64 25%

Very often 13 30% 6 26% 5 38% 20 37% 4 22% 4 36% 14 22% 76 28%

Total 43 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 261 100%

1m. EMAIL Never 0 0% 1 4% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 0%

Sometimes 4 9% 1 4% 0 0% 2 4% 2 11% 0 0% 4 6% 15 5%

Often 9 21% 3 13% 3 23% 8 15% 7 39% 0 0% 20 31% 57 23%

Very often 30 70% 18 78% 10 77% 44 81% 9 50% 11 100% 40 63% 188 71%

Total 43 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 261 100%

1n. FACGRADE Never 2 5% 0 0% 0 0% 2 4% 1 6% 0 0% 4 6% 10 4%

(SFI) Sometimes 16 38% 7 30% 5 38% 20 37% 5 28% 3 27% 17 27% 82 32%

Often 10 24% 6 26% 6 46% 15 28% 9 50% 6 55% 22 34% 88 34%

Very often 14 33% 10 43% 2 15% 17 31% 3 17% 2 18% 21 33% 80 31%

Total 42 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 260 100%

Tutored or taught other

students (paid or voluntary)

Participated in a community-

based project (e.g. service

learning) as part of a regular

course

Used an electronic medium

(listserv, chat group, Internet,

instant messaging, etc.) to

discuss or complete an

assignment

Used e-mail to communicate

with an instructor

Discussed grades or

assignments with an instructor

Worked with classmates

outside of class to prepare

class assignments

Put together ideas or concepts

from different courses when

completing assignments or

during class discussions

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1o. FACPLANS Never 8 19% 2 9% 3 23% 6 11% 2 11% 2 18% 4 6% 31 12%

(SFI) Sometimes 13 30% 5 22% 4 31% 15 28% 6 33% 4 36% 22 34% 82 31%

Often 10 23% 6 26% 5 38% 20 37% 8 44% 4 36% 20 31% 82 32%

Very often 12 28% 10 43% 1 8% 13 24% 2 11% 1 9% 18 28% 66 24%

Total 43 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 261 100%

1p. FACIDEAS Never 6 14% 2 9% 1 8% 11 20% 4 22% 3 27% 16 25% 46 17%

(SFI) Sometimes 21 49% 8 35% 7 54% 23 43% 6 33% 5 45% 22 34% 104 40%

Often 8 19% 8 35% 5 38% 14 26% 5 28% 2 18% 16 25% 70 27%

Very often 8 19% 5 22% 0 0% 6 11% 3 17% 1 9% 10 16% 41 16%

Total 43 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 261 100%

1q. FACFEED Never 1 2% 2 9% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 7 3%

(SFI) Sometimes 15 33% 4 17% 6 46% 13 24% 4 22% 5 45% 20 31% 72 27%

Often 15 33% 11 48% 4 31% 27 50% 9 50% 4 36% 30 47% 118 46%

Very often 14 31% 6 26% 3 23% 13 24% 5 28% 2 18% 14 22% 62 24%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 259 100%

1r. WORKHARD Never 4 9% 2 9% 2 15% 1 2% 1 6% 0 0% 5 8% 15 6%

(LAC) Sometimes 14 31% 6 26% 5 38% 13 24% 7 39% 4 36% 17 27% 75 30%

Often 16 36% 9 39% 3 23% 27 50% 7 39% 5 45% 23 37% 103 39%

Very often 11 24% 6 26% 3 23% 13 24% 3 17% 2 18% 18 29% 65 25%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 63 100% 258 100%

1s. FACOTHER Never 16 36% 10 43% 5 38% 18 33% 6 33% 1 9% 31 48% 95 37%

(SFI) Sometimes 13 30% 5 22% 4 31% 19 35% 5 28% 5 45% 12 19% 77 30%

Often 8 18% 5 22% 1 8% 15 28% 3 17% 3 27% 11 17% 51 19%

Very often 7 16% 3 13% 3 23% 2 4% 4 22% 2 18% 10 16% 35 14%

Total 44 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 258 100%

1t. OOCIDEAS Never 0 0% 1 4% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 0 0% 2 3% 4 2%

(ACL) Sometimes 13 29% 5 22% 8 62% 19 35% 5 28% 4 36% 20 32% 86 33%

Often 16 36% 9 39% 3 23% 23 43% 8 44% 6 55% 25 40% 103 41%

Very often 16 36% 8 35% 2 15% 12 22% 4 22% 1 9% 16 25% 65 24%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 63 100% 258 100%

1u. DIVRSTUD Never 4 9% 6 26% 1 8% 10 19% 3 17% 1 9% 5 8% 33 12%

(EEE) Sometimes 18 40% 6 26% 3 23% 20 37% 7 39% 5 45% 21 33% 91 35%

Often 12 27% 4 17% 4 31% 17 31% 5 28% 4 36% 24 38% 75 30%

Very often 11 24% 7 30% 5 38% 7 13% 3 17% 1 9% 14 22% 60 23%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 259 100%

Discussed ideas from your

readings or classes with

faculty members outside of

class

Received prompt written or

oral feedback from faculty on

your academic performance

Worked harder than you

thought you could to meet an

instructor's standards or

expectations

Worked with faculty members

on activities other than

coursework (committees,

orientation, student life

activities, etc.)

Discussed ideas from your

readings or classes with others

outside of class (students,

family members, co-workers,

etc.)

Had serious conversations

with students of a different

race or ethnicity than your

own

Talked about career plans

with a faculty member or

advisor

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1v. DIFFSTU2 Never 2 5% 6 26% 1 8% 7 13% 3 17% 1 9% 9 14% 32 12%

(EEE) Sometimes 18 41% 4 17% 1 8% 18 33% 5 28% 7 64% 21 33% 85 32%

Often 10 23% 6 26% 5 38% 20 37% 6 33% 3 27% 17 27% 73 29%

Very often 14 32% 7 30% 6 46% 9 17% 4 22% 0 0% 17 27% 68 27%

Total 44 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 258 100%

2a. MEMORIZE Very little 3 7% 3 13% 0 0% 3 6% 0 0% 1 9% 5 8% 17 7%

Some 12 27% 5 22% 0 0% 14 26% 3 17% 2 18% 19 30% 63 25%

Quite a bit 16 36% 5 22% 8 62% 20 37% 6 33% 4 36% 24 38% 92 36%

Very much 14 31% 10 43% 5 38% 17 31% 9 50% 4 36% 16 25% 83 32%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 255 100%

2b. ANALYZE Very little 1 2% 1 4% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 9% 0 0% 5 2%

(LAC) Some 2 4% 2 9% 2 15% 7 13% 0 0% 2 18% 4 6% 23 9%

Quite a bit 18 40% 8 35% 6 46% 27 50% 8 44% 4 36% 24 38% 103 40%

Very much 24 53% 12 52% 5 38% 20 37% 10 56% 4 36% 36 56% 123 49%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 254 100%

2c. SYNTHESZ Very little 2 5% 1 4% 1 8% 1 2% 0 0% 1 9% 1 2% 7 3%

(LAC) Some 8 18% 3 13% 4 31% 7 13% 3 17% 3 27% 12 19% 47 18%

Quite a bit 14 32% 7 30% 4 31% 24 44% 7 39% 5 45% 25 39% 96 38%

Very much 20 45% 12 52% 4 31% 22 41% 8 44% 2 18% 26 41% 103 41%

Total 44 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 253 100%

2d. EVALUATE Very little 1 2% 0 0% 1 8% 4 8% 1 6% 2 18% 1 2% 10 4%

(LAC) Some 8 18% 4 17% 3 23% 7 13% 4 22% 4 36% 14 22% 49 19%

Quite a bit 14 32% 9 39% 6 46% 23 43% 9 50% 2 18% 24 38% 96 38%

Very much 21 48% 10 43% 3 23% 19 36% 4 22% 3 27% 25 39% 97 39%

Total 44 100% 23 100% 13 100% 53 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 252 100%

2e. APPLYING Very little 2 5% 0 0% 1 8% 1 2% 0 0% 1 9% 0 0% 5 2%

(LAC) Some 8 18% 4 17% 3 25% 6 11% 2 12% 2 18% 3 5% 33 14%

Quite a bit 16 36% 3 13% 3 25% 20 37% 5 29% 2 18% 27 42% 84 33%

Very much 18 41% 16 70% 5 42% 27 50% 10 59% 6 55% 34 53% 129 51%

Total 44 100% 23 100% 12 100% 54 100% 17 100% 11 100% 64 100% 251 100%

3a. READASGN None 1 2% 1 4% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 4 1%

(LAC) 1-4 7 16% 8 35% 4 31% 17 31% 3 17% 4 36% 8 13% 57 23%

5-10 15 33% 8 35% 5 38% 21 39% 9 50% 5 45% 28 44% 100 39%

11-20 7 16% 5 22% 3 23% 9 17% 2 11% 1 9% 12 19% 45 18%

More than 20 15 33% 1 4% 1 8% 7 13% 4 22% 1 9% 14 22% 48 19%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 63 100% 254 100%

Number of assigned

textbooks, books, or book-

length packs of course

readings

Had serious conversations

with students who are very

different from you in terms of

their religious beliefs, political

opinions, or personal values

Coursework emphasizes:

Memorizing facts, ideas, or

methods from your courses

and readings

Coursework emphasizes:

Analyzing the basic elements

of an idea, experience, or

theory

Coursework emphasizes:

Synthesizing and organizing

ideas, information, or

experiences

Coursework emphasizes:

Making judgments about the

value of information,

arguments, or methods

Coursework emphasizes:

Applying theories or concepts

to practical problems or in

new situations

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3b. READOWN None 7 16% 6 26% 2 15% 10 19% 8 44% 1 9% 15 23% 53 21%

1-4 27 60% 12 52% 6 46% 31 57% 6 33% 10 91% 28 44% 135 54%

5-10 7 16% 4 17% 3 23% 6 11% 0 0% 0 0% 12 19% 36 13%

11-20 2 4% 1 4% 1 8% 4 7% 3 17% 0 0% 5 8% 17 7%

More than 20 2 4% 0 0% 1 8% 3 6% 1 6% 0 0% 4 6% 13 5%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 254 100%

3c. WRITEMOR None 15 33% 10 43% 8 62% 31 57% 10 63% 1 9% 21 33% 110 44%

(LAC) 1-4 26 58% 8 35% 3 23% 18 33% 6 38% 10 91% 35 55% 118 46%

5-10 3 7% 4 17% 1 8% 5 9% 0 0% 0 0% 3 5% 17 7%

11-20 1 2% 0 0% 1 8% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 5 8% 7 3%

More than 20 0 0% 1 4% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 0%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 16 100% 11 100% 64 100% 253 100%

3d. WRITEMID None 1 2% 1 4% 2 15% 4 7% 2 11% 1 9% 2 3% 15 6%

(LAC) 1-4 20 44% 10 43% 5 38% 29 54% 8 44% 2 18% 22 34% 103 41%

5-10 12 27% 5 22% 4 31% 11 20% 4 22% 6 55% 28 44% 83 32%

11-20 7 16% 6 26% 1 8% 8 15% 3 17% 2 18% 7 11% 37 15%

More than 20 5 11% 1 4% 1 8% 2 4% 1 6% 0 0% 5 8% 17 6%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 255 100%

3e. WRITESML None 1 2% 2 9% 2 15% 2 4% 3 17% 0 0% 5 8% 16 6%

(LAC) 1-4 11 25% 10 43% 3 23% 10 19% 7 39% 2 18% 16 25% 66 26%

5-10 15 34% 6 26% 5 38% 15 28% 2 11% 2 18% 19 30% 72 28%

11-20 7 16% 3 13% 1 8% 13 24% 2 11% 4 36% 12 19% 47 18%

More than 20 10 23% 2 9% 2 15% 14 26% 4 22% 3 27% 12 19% 53 21%

Total 44 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 254 100%

4a. PROBSETA None 11 24% 4 17% 1 8% 9 17% 0 0% 4 36% 14 22% 50 20%

1-2 12 27% 7 30% 3 25% 14 26% 8 47% 4 36% 23 36% 79 31%

3-4 9 20% 7 30% 6 50% 19 36% 4 24% 2 18% 16 25% 69 28%

5-6 6 13% 2 9% 1 8% 4 8% 3 18% 1 9% 7 11% 27 11%

More than 6 7 16% 3 13% 1 8% 7 13% 2 12% 0 0% 4 6% 26 10%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 12 100% 53 100% 17 100% 11 100% 64 100% 251 100%

4b. PROBSETB None 12 27% 7 30% 2 17% 14 26% 4 22% 3 27% 17 27% 68 27%

1-2 19 42% 4 17% 5 42% 15 28% 8 44% 2 18% 21 33% 80 33%

3-4 11 24% 3 13% 1 8% 9 17% 4 22% 3 27% 15 23% 50 20%

5-6 2 4% 6 26% 2 17% 8 15% 2 11% 1 9% 8 13% 32 12%

More than 6 1 2% 3 13% 2 17% 7 13% 0 0% 2 18% 3 5% 20 8%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 12 100% 53 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 250 100%

Number of problem sets that

take you less than an hour to

complete

Number of books read on

your own (not assigned) for

personal enjoyment or

academic enrichment

Number of written papers or

reports of 20 pages or more

Number of written papers or

reports between 5 and 19

pages

Number of written papers or

reports of fewer than 5 pages

Number of problem sets that

take you more than an hour to

complete

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5. EXAMS 1 Very little 2 4% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 6 2%

2 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 2 1%

3 1 2% 0 0% 2 15% 3 6% 2 11% 0 0% 1 2% 9 3%

4 9 20% 3 13% 0 0% 6 11% 1 6% 1 9% 7 11% 31 12%

5 15 33% 8 35% 3 23% 18 34% 3 17% 3 27% 31 48% 92 37%

6 12 27% 5 22% 5 38% 18 34% 9 50% 3 27% 12 19% 69 27%

7 Very much 5 11% 7 30% 3 23% 7 13% 3 17% 4 36% 12 19% 45 18%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 53 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 254 100%

6a. ATDART07 Never 3 7% 8 35% 3 23% 7 13% 4 22% 1 9% 17 27% 50 20%

Sometimes 19 43% 10 43% 2 15% 15 28% 10 56% 7 64% 30 47% 106 42%

Often 6 14% 4 17% 4 31% 10 19% 4 22% 3 27% 10 16% 44 17%

Very often 16 36% 1 4% 4 31% 22 41% 0 0% 0 0% 7 11% 53 22%

Total 44 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 253 100%

6b. EXRCSE05 Never 1 2% 2 9% 2 15% 4 7% 1 6% 0 0% 4 6% 15 6%

Sometimes 16 36% 6 26% 3 23% 17 31% 3 17% 1 9% 22 34% 74 29%

Often 15 33% 4 17% 4 31% 14 26% 6 33% 5 45% 18 28% 72 28%

Very often 13 29% 11 48% 4 31% 19 35% 8 44% 5 45% 20 31% 93 37%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 254 100%

6c. WORSHP05 Never 26 59% 18 78% 3 23% 32 62% 9 50% 7 64% 41 64% 155 62%

Sometimes 9 20% 2 9% 4 31% 13 25% 6 33% 3 27% 9 14% 49 19%

Often 5 11% 1 4% 1 8% 1 2% 3 17% 1 9% 7 11% 22 9%

Very often 4 9% 2 9% 5 38% 6 12% 0 0% 0 0% 7 11% 25 10%

Total 44 100% 23 100% 13 100% 52 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 251 100%

6d. OWNVIEW Never 2 4% 4 17% 2 15% 5 9% 0 0% 1 9% 8 13% 24 9%

Sometimes 22 49% 8 35% 2 15% 16 30% 6 33% 4 36% 21 33% 86 33%

Often 9 20% 7 30% 3 23% 18 33% 9 50% 4 36% 23 36% 83 33%

Very often 12 27% 4 17% 6 46% 15 28% 3 17% 2 18% 12 19% 61 25%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 254 100%

6e. OTHRVIEW Never 1 2% 1 4% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 4 6% 7 3%

Sometimes 14 32% 6 26% 3 23% 16 30% 4 22% 5 45% 20 31% 75 29%

Often 17 39% 10 43% 3 23% 24 44% 11 61% 5 45% 25 39% 104 41%

Very often 12 27% 6 26% 7 54% 13 24% 3 17% 1 9% 15 23% 67 27%

Total 44 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 253 100%

6f. CHNGVIEW Never 3 7% 1 4% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 5 8% 11 4%

Sometimes 12 27% 9 39% 5 38% 19 36% 7 39% 6 55% 16 25% 81 31%

Often 15 33% 7 30% 2 15% 17 32% 9 50% 2 18% 21 33% 85 36%

Very often 15 33% 6 26% 6 46% 16 30% 2 11% 3 27% 21 33% 75 29%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 53 100% 18 100% 11 100% 63 100% 252 100%

Tried to better understand

someone else's views by

imagining how an issue looks

from his or her perspective

Learned something that

changed the way you

understand an issue or

concept

Select the circle that best

represents the extent to which

your examinations during the

current school year challenged

you to do your best work

Attended an art exhibit, play,

dance, music, theater, or other

performance

Exercised or participated in

physical fitness activities

Participated in activities to

enhance your spirituality

(worship, meditation, prayer,

etc.)

Examined the strengths and

weaknesses of your own views

on a topic or issue

a Major categories with fewer than five students are left blank.

b Only overall percents are weighted. This column includes all majors (including some not in the reported categories). 29

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Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

7a. INTERN04 Have not decided 2 4% 0 0% 2 15% 1 2% 1 6% 0 0% 4 6% 12 5%

(EEE) Do not plan to do 7 16% 1 4% 2 15% 0 0% 5 28% 0 0% 12 19% 35 14%

Plan to do 6 13% 4 17% 4 31% 10 19% 4 22% 1 9% 14 22% 47 19%

Done 30 67% 18 78% 5 38% 43 80% 8 44% 10 91% 34 53% 157 62%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 251 100%

7b. VOLNTR04 Have not decided 3 7% 2 9% 1 8% 8 15% 1 6% 1 9% 2 3% 21 9%

(EEE) Do not plan to do 13 30% 2 9% 0 0% 9 17% 3 17% 0 0% 13 20% 47 20%

Plan to do 6 14% 2 9% 2 15% 6 11% 2 11% 1 9% 9 14% 28 11%

Done 22 50% 17 74% 10 77% 31 57% 12 67% 9 82% 40 63% 154 60%

Total 44 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 250 100%

7c. LRNCOM04 Have not decided 1 2% 3 13% 3 23% 4 7% 1 6% 3 27% 11 18% 30 12%

(EEE) Do not plan to do 31 69% 12 52% 6 46% 23 43% 7 39% 4 36% 36 58% 131 53%

Plan to do 3 7% 2 9% 0 0% 4 7% 0 0% 1 9% 1 2% 12 5%

Done 10 22% 6 26% 4 31% 23 43% 10 56% 3 27% 14 23% 76 30%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 62 100% 249 100%

7d. RESRCH04 Have not decided 6 13% 0 0% 2 15% 14 26% 0 0% 1 9% 6 9% 31 12%

(SFI) Do not plan to do 25 56% 8 35% 7 54% 28 53% 7 39% 5 45% 36 56% 130 52%

Plan to do 3 7% 3 13% 2 15% 3 6% 2 11% 2 18% 6 9% 23 10%

Done 11 24% 12 52% 2 15% 8 15% 9 50% 3 27% 16 25% 67 27%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 53 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 251 100%

7e. FORLNG04 Have not decided 1 2% 0 0% 1 8% 3 6% 0 0% 0 0% 3 5% 10 4%

(EEE) Do not plan to do 14 31% 2 9% 2 15% 21 39% 8 44% 7 64% 20 31% 80 31%

Plan to do 4 9% 3 13% 3 23% 6 11% 1 6% 1 9% 6 9% 24 10%

Done 26 58% 18 78% 7 54% 24 44% 9 50% 3 27% 35 55% 138 55%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 252 100%

7f. STDABR04 Have not decided 6 14% 4 17% 3 23% 6 11% 1 6% 2 18% 8 13% 33 13%

(EEE) Do not plan to do 28 64% 14 61% 7 54% 39 72% 15 88% 7 64% 45 70% 173 69%

Plan to do 5 11% 2 9% 2 15% 4 7% 1 6% 1 9% 8 13% 25 10%

Done 5 11% 3 13% 1 8% 5 9% 0 0% 1 9% 3 5% 19 8%

Total 44 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 17 100% 11 100% 64 100% 250 100%

7g. INDSTD04 Have not decided 2 4% 3 13% 2 15% 8 15% 0 0% 0 0% 7 11% 25 9%

(EEE) Do not plan to do 35 78% 17 74% 8 62% 34 63% 13 76% 9 82% 44 69% 174 70%

Plan to do 2 4% 1 4% 1 8% 5 9% 1 6% 0 0% 6 9% 17 7%

Done 6 13% 2 9% 2 15% 7 13% 3 18% 2 18% 7 11% 34 14%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 17 100% 11 100% 64 100% 250 100%

Foreign language coursework

Study abroad

Independent study or self-

designed major

Practicum, internship, field

experience, co-op experience,

or clinical assignment

Community service or

volunteer work

Participate in a learning

community or some other

formal program where groups

of students take two or more

classes together

Work on a research project

with a faculty member outside

of course or program

requirements

a Major categories with fewer than five students are left blank.

b Only overall percents are weighted. This column includes all majors (including some not in the reported categories). 30

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Sciences Overall b

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Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

7h. SNRX04 Have not decided 7 16% 4 17% 2 15% 10 19% 1 6% 3 27% 7 11% 37 14%

(EEE) Do not plan to do 13 29% 7 30% 3 23% 19 35% 5 28% 5 45% 22 34% 78 30%

Plan to do 9 20% 4 17% 7 54% 15 28% 4 22% 0 0% 16 25% 59 24%

Done 16 36% 8 35% 1 8% 10 19% 8 44% 3 27% 19 30% 77 32%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 251 100%

8a. ENVSTU

(SCE)

1 Unfriendly,

Unsupportive, Sense of

alienation 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

2 1 2% 0 0% 1 8% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 3 1%

3 2 4% 1 4% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 2 3% 9 4%

4 7 16% 2 9% 1 8% 5 9% 3 17% 2 18% 12 19% 34 13%

5 10 22% 5 22% 1 8% 11 20% 3 17% 3 27% 13 20% 50 20%

6 8 18% 10 43% 5 38% 16 30% 8 44% 4 36% 18 28% 74 29%

7 Friendly, Supportive,

Sense of belonging 17 38% 5 22% 5 38% 21 39% 4 22% 2 18% 19 30% 82 33%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 252 100%

8b. ENVFAC

(SCE)1 Unavailable, Unhelpful,

Unsympathetic 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

2 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

3 3 7% 0 0% 1 8% 4 7% 0 0% 1 9% 3 5% 12 5%

4 4 9% 2 9% 0 0% 3 6% 3 17% 1 9% 8 13% 22 9%

5 6 13% 3 13% 3 23% 6 11% 3 17% 4 36% 16 25% 51 20%

6 13 29% 14 61% 5 38% 23 43% 7 39% 3 27% 19 30% 91 38%

7 Available, Helpful,

Sympathetic 18 40% 4 17% 4 31% 18 33% 5 28% 2 18% 18 28% 74 29%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 251 100%

8c. ENVADM

(SCE)1 Unhelpful,

Inconsiderate, Rigid 6 13% 0 0% 0 0% 2 4% 0 0% 0 0% 3 5% 13 5%

2 4 9% 3 13% 0 0% 6 11% 1 6% 3 27% 6 9% 24 9%

3 4 9% 3 13% 1 8% 4 7% 1 6% 1 9% 9 14% 28 11%

4 5 11% 7 30% 2 15% 6 11% 4 22% 3 27% 14 22% 45 18%

5 11 24% 2 9% 2 15% 11 20% 7 39% 3 27% 16 25% 58 23%

6 9 20% 6 26% 5 38% 9 17% 4 22% 1 9% 12 19% 49 21%

7 Helpful, Considerate,

Flexible 6 13% 2 9% 3 23% 16 30% 1 6% 0 0% 4 6% 35 13%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 252 100%

Quality of relationships with

administrative personnel

and offices

Culminating senior

experience (capstone course,

senior project or thesis,

comprehensive exam, etc.)

Quality of relationships with

other students

Quality of relationships with

faculty members

a Major categories with fewer than five students are left blank.

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Sciences Overall b

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Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

9a. ACADPR01 0 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

(LAC) 1-5 hr/wk 5 11% 1 4% 4 31% 4 7% 4 22% 1 9% 13 20% 37 15%

6-10 hr/wk 12 27% 8 35% 1 8% 9 17% 2 11% 5 45% 11 17% 52 22%

11-15 hr/wk 6 13% 6 26% 2 15% 12 22% 2 11% 1 9% 13 20% 44 18%

16-20 hr/wk 7 16% 4 17% 3 23% 10 19% 4 22% 1 9% 17 27% 50 20%

21-25 hr/wk 5 11% 1 4% 1 8% 11 20% 3 17% 2 18% 5 8% 28 12%

26-30 hr/wk 6 13% 1 4% 1 8% 4 7% 2 11% 0 0% 2 3% 19 7%

30+ hr/wk 4 9% 2 9% 1 8% 4 7% 1 6% 1 9% 3 5% 18 7%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 248 100%

9b. WORKON01 0 hr/wk 24 55% 11 48% 8 62% 35 65% 9 50% 6 55% 43 67% 152 62%

1-5 hr/wk 3 7% 3 13% 0 0% 8 15% 3 17% 1 9% 6 9% 25 10%

6-10 hr/wk 7 16% 6 26% 3 23% 5 9% 4 22% 3 27% 5 8% 34 14%

11-15 hr/wk 5 11% 2 9% 2 15% 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 4 6% 16 6%

16-20 hr/wk 3 7% 0 0% 0 0% 3 6% 2 11% 1 9% 4 6% 13 5%

21-25 hr/wk 1 2% 1 4% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 3% 4 2%

26-30 hr/wk 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 2 4% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 4 2%

30+ hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Total 44 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 248 100%

9c. WORKOF01 0 hr/wk 25 57% 19 83% 10 77% 37 69% 13 72% 9 82% 44 69% 172 69%

1-5 hr/wk 2 5% 1 4% 1 8% 3 6% 2 11% 0 0% 0 0% 9 4%

6-10 hr/wk 5 11% 0 0% 0 0% 4 7% 0 0% 1 9% 4 6% 15 6%

11-15 hr/wk 4 9% 0 0% 0 0% 3 6% 0 0% 0 0% 2 3% 9 4%

16-20 hr/wk 1 2% 2 9% 1 8% 1 2% 0 0% 1 9% 5 8% 14 6%

21-25 hr/wk 3 7% 1 4% 1 8% 2 4% 1 6% 0 0% 3 5% 12 5%

26-30 hr/wk 4 9% 0 0% 0 0% 2 4% 1 6% 0 0% 4 6% 11 4%

30+ hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 4% 1 6% 0 0% 2 3% 6 2%

Total 44 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 248 100%

9d. COCURR01 0 hr/wk 19 42% 7 30% 3 23% 28 52% 3 17% 3 27% 30 47% 102 41%

(EEE) 1-5 hr/wk 14 31% 12 52% 2 15% 17 31% 9 50% 4 36% 16 25% 79 31%

6-10 hr/wk 5 11% 0 0% 4 31% 4 7% 2 11% 2 18% 5 8% 23 10%

11-15 hr/wk 3 7% 2 9% 1 8% 2 4% 0 0% 0 0% 4 6% 15 6%

16-20 hr/wk 2 4% 1 4% 3 23% 1 2% 2 11% 1 9% 4 6% 15 6%

21-25 hr/wk 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 1 6% 0 0% 2 3% 5 2%

26-30 hr/wk 0 0% 1 4% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 9% 1 2% 4 2%

30+ hr/wk 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 1 6% 0 0% 2 3% 6 3%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 249 100%

Preparing for class (studying,

reading, writing, doing

homework or lab work,

analyzing data, rehearsing,

and other academic activities)

Working for pay on campus

Working for pay off campus

Participating in co-curricular

activities (organizations,

campus publications, student

government, fraternity or

sorority, intercollegiate or

intramural sports, etc.)

a Major categories with fewer than five students are left blank.

b Only overall percents are weighted. This column includes all majors (including some not in the reported categories). 32

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Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

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Sciences

Other

Professions

9e. SOCIAL05 0 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 1 0%

1-5 hr/wk 19 42% 9 39% 4 31% 17 31% 6 33% 3 27% 12 19% 74 29%

6-10 hr/wk 9 20% 7 30% 6 46% 16 30% 5 28% 2 18% 15 23% 72 29%

11-15 hr/wk 6 13% 3 13% 0 0% 11 20% 4 22% 0 0% 23 36% 49 20%

16-20 hr/wk 5 11% 3 13% 3 23% 6 11% 3 17% 3 27% 5 8% 30 12%

21-25 hr/wk 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 3 6% 0 0% 2 18% 4 6% 10 4%

26-30 hr/wk 2 4% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 3% 5 2%

30+ hr/wk 3 7% 1 4% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% 1 9% 2 3% 8 3%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 249 100%

9f. CAREDE01 0 hr/wk 35 78% 18 78% 11 85% 40 74% 13 72% 11 100% 42 66% 186 75%

1-5 hr/wk 3 7% 3 13% 0 0% 6 11% 3 17% 0 0% 4 6% 20 8%

6-10 hr/wk 2 4% 0 0% 1 8% 4 7% 0 0% 0 0% 3 5% 10 4%

11-15 hr/wk 1 2% 0 0% 1 8% 0 0% 1 6% 0 0% 2 3% 5 2%

16-20 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 2 3% 3 1%

21-25 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

26-30 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 1 0%

30+ hr/wk 4 9% 2 9% 0 0% 3 6% 1 6% 0 0% 10 16% 23 9%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 249 100%

9g. COMMUTE 0 hr/wk 9 20% 6 26% 2 15% 12 22% 3 17% 3 27% 10 16% 48 19%

1-5 hr/wk 30 67% 12 52% 9 69% 28 52% 12 67% 7 64% 35 55% 144 58%

6-10 hr/wk 5 11% 4 17% 0 0% 9 17% 2 11% 1 9% 14 22% 38 15%

11-15 hr/wk 1 2% 0 0% 2 15% 3 6% 1 6% 0 0% 2 3% 11 4%

16-20 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 2 3% 4 2%

21-25 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 1 0%

26-30 hr/wk 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

30+ hr/wk 0 0% 1 4% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 1%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 249 100%

10a. ENVSCHOL Very little 2 4% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 1 6% 1 9% 1 2% 6 2%

(LAC) Some 5 11% 2 9% 2 15% 7 13% 4 22% 4 36% 13 20% 44 18%

Quite a bit 23 51% 11 48% 6 46% 28 52% 8 44% 6 55% 33 52% 125 50%

Very much 15 33% 10 43% 5 38% 18 33% 5 28% 0 0% 17 27% 72 29%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 247 100%

10b. ENVSUPRT Very little 0 0% 1 4% 0 0% 1 2% 1 6% 0 0% 1 2% 4 2%

(SCE) Some 8 18% 4 17% 1 8% 6 12% 2 11% 1 9% 14 22% 44 19%

Quite a bit 18 41% 9 39% 4 31% 29 56% 7 39% 6 55% 26 41% 105 42%

Very much 18 41% 9 39% 8 62% 16 31% 8 44% 4 36% 22 35% 90 37%

Total 44 100% 23 100% 13 100% 52 100% 18 100% 11 100% 63 100% 243 100%

Providing care for dependents

living with you (parents,

children, spouse, etc.)

Commuting to class (driving,

walking, etc.)

Spending significant amounts

of time studying and on

academic work

Providing the support you

need to help you succeed

academically

Relaxing and socializing

(watching TV, partying, etc.)

a Major categories with fewer than five students are left blank.

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Sciences Overall b

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Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

10c. ENVDIVRS Very little 4 9% 7 30% 3 25% 12 23% 4 22% 2 18% 6 10% 39 16%

(EEE) Some 20 44% 4 17% 2 17% 21 40% 7 39% 4 36% 27 44% 94 38%

Quite a bit 12 27% 6 26% 4 33% 10 19% 3 17% 3 27% 15 25% 60 25%

Very much 9 20% 6 26% 3 25% 10 19% 4 22% 2 18% 13 21% 49 20%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 12 100% 53 100% 18 100% 11 100% 61 100% 242 100%

10d. ENVNACAD Very little 14 31% 5 22% 3 23% 14 26% 3 17% 3 27% 27 42% 72 29%

(SCE) Some 14 31% 10 43% 7 54% 23 43% 6 33% 6 55% 17 27% 89 36%

Quite a bit 11 24% 4 17% 2 15% 13 24% 6 33% 1 9% 13 20% 56 23%

Very much 6 13% 4 17% 1 8% 4 7% 3 17% 1 9% 7 11% 29 12%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 246 100%

10e. ENVSOCAL Very little 6 13% 4 17% 1 8% 6 11% 2 11% 4 36% 15 23% 39 15%

(SCE) Some 19 42% 8 35% 5 38% 23 43% 4 22% 2 18% 28 44% 99 40%

Quite a bit 17 38% 7 30% 4 31% 22 41% 8 44% 4 36% 16 25% 84 34%

Very much 3 7% 4 17% 3 23% 3 6% 4 22% 1 9% 5 8% 25 10%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 247 100%

10f. ENVEVENT Very little 3 7% 2 9% 1 8% 4 8% 0 0% 1 9% 5 8% 16 7%

Some 9 20% 5 22% 1 8% 15 28% 3 17% 3 27% 23 36% 65 25%

Quite a bit 19 43% 10 43% 5 38% 16 30% 9 50% 5 45% 21 33% 92 38%

Very much 13 30% 6 26% 6 46% 18 34% 6 33% 2 18% 15 23% 72 30%

Total 44 100% 23 100% 13 100% 53 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 245 100%

10g. ENVCOMPT Very little 0 0% 1 4% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 3% 3 1%

Some 4 9% 2 9% 0 0% 8 15% 3 17% 1 9% 7 11% 29 12%

Quite a bit 16 36% 8 35% 3 23% 10 19% 7 39% 3 27% 18 29% 73 30%

Very much 25 56% 12 52% 10 77% 36 67% 8 44% 7 64% 36 57% 141 56%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 63 100% 246 100%

11a. GNGENLED Very little 1 2% 1 4% 1 8% 1 2% 1 6% 0 0% 1 2% 6 2%

Some 6 13% 1 4% 3 23% 11 20% 1 6% 3 27% 8 13% 38 16%

Quite a bit 19 42% 5 22% 3 23% 13 24% 6 33% 3 27% 24 38% 79 33%

Very much 19 42% 16 70% 6 46% 29 54% 10 56% 5 45% 31 48% 123 49%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 246 100%

11b. GNWORK Very little 2 4% 2 9% 1 8% 1 2% 1 6% 1 9% 2 3% 10 4%

Some 10 22% 4 17% 2 15% 2 4% 4 22% 5 45% 17 27% 49 20%

Quite a bit 19 42% 5 22% 3 23% 14 26% 9 50% 2 18% 22 34% 79 33%

Very much 14 31% 12 52% 7 54% 37 69% 4 22% 3 27% 23 36% 108 44%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 246 100%

Providing the support you

need to thrive socially

Attending campus events and

activities (special speakers,

cultural performances, athletic

events, etc.)

Using computers in academic

work

Acquiring a broad general

education

Acquiring job or work-related

knowledge and skills

Encouraging contact among

students from different

economic, social, and racial or

ethnic backgrounds

Helping you cope with your

non-academic responsibilities

(work, family, etc.)

a Major categories with fewer than five students are left blank.

b Only overall percents are weighted. This column includes all majors (including some not in the reported categories). 34

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Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

11c. GNWRITE Very little 2 4% 1 4% 3 23% 5 9% 1 6% 0 0% 0 0% 13 5%

Some 8 18% 4 17% 3 23% 7 13% 7 39% 3 27% 9 14% 42 17%

Quite a bit 16 36% 9 39% 4 31% 14 26% 5 28% 3 27% 32 50% 92 36%

Very much 19 42% 9 39% 3 23% 28 52% 5 28% 5 45% 23 36% 99 41%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 246 100%

11d. GNSPEAK Very little 1 2% 1 4% 1 8% 3 6% 1 6% 0 0% 0 0% 7 3%

Some 11 24% 3 13% 4 33% 10 19% 6 33% 2 18% 14 22% 51 21%

Quite a bit 17 38% 10 43% 4 33% 15 28% 6 33% 7 64% 26 41% 94 37%

Very much 16 36% 9 39% 3 25% 25 47% 5 28% 2 18% 24 38% 92 39%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 12 100% 53 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 244 100%

11e. GNANALY Very little 1 2% 1 4% 1 8% 1 2% 1 6% 0 0% 2 3% 7 3%

Some 6 14% 2 9% 2 15% 4 7% 0 0% 2 18% 8 13% 25 10%

Quite a bit 15 34% 8 35% 5 38% 18 33% 8 44% 3 27% 21 33% 87 35%

Very much 22 50% 12 52% 5 38% 31 57% 9 50% 6 55% 33 52% 126 52%

Total 44 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 245 100%

11f. GNQUANT Very little 3 7% 1 4% 3 25% 1 2% 1 6% 0 0% 1 2% 10 4%

Some 15 34% 3 13% 1 8% 11 20% 1 6% 4 36% 16 25% 57 23%

Quite a bit 15 34% 7 30% 6 50% 20 37% 6 33% 5 45% 28 44% 93 38%

Very much 11 25% 12 52% 2 17% 22 41% 10 56% 2 18% 19 30% 84 35%

Total 44 100% 23 100% 12 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 244 100%

11g. GNCMPTS Very little 3 7% 1 4% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% 1 9% 4 6% 10 4%

Some 8 18% 6 26% 6 46% 11 20% 8 44% 2 18% 14 22% 60 23%

Quite a bit 19 42% 10 43% 3 23% 14 26% 4 22% 4 36% 22 34% 84 34%

Very much 15 33% 6 26% 4 31% 28 52% 6 33% 4 36% 24 38% 92 38%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 246 100%

11h. GNOTHERS Very little 2 4% 2 9% 1 8% 2 4% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 9 4%

Some 9 20% 2 9% 2 17% 4 7% 3 18% 3 27% 17 27% 43 17%

Quite a bit 16 36% 8 35% 3 25% 17 31% 8 47% 5 45% 25 39% 91 37%

Very much 18 40% 11 48% 6 50% 31 57% 6 35% 3 27% 21 33% 101 41%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 12 100% 54 100% 17 100% 11 100% 64 100% 244 100%

11i. GNCITIZN Very little 13 29% 8 35% 4 31% 21 39% 9 50% 8 73% 24 38% 93 38%

Some 8 18% 5 22% 7 54% 22 41% 5 28% 0 0% 21 33% 74 30%

Quite a bit 15 33% 5 22% 1 8% 8 15% 4 22% 3 27% 10 16% 46 19%

Very much 9 20% 5 22% 1 8% 3 6% 0 0% 0 0% 8 13% 29 12%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 63 100% 242 100%

Speaking clearly and

effectively

Thinking critically and

analytically

Analyzing quantitative

problems

Using computing and

information technology

Working effectively with

others

Voting in local, state, or

national elections

Writing clearly and

effectively

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Sciences Overall b

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Frequency Distributions: Seniors

Arts and

Humanities

Biological

Sciences Business Education Engineering

Physical

Sciences

Other

Professions

11j. GNINQ Very little 1 2% 4 17% 2 15% 3 6% 0 0% 0 0% 3 5% 13 5%

Some 9 20% 2 9% 2 15% 9 17% 6 33% 3 27% 17 27% 51 21%

Quite a bit 18 40% 6 26% 5 38% 15 28% 8 44% 3 27% 23 37% 83 34%

Very much 17 38% 11 48% 4 31% 27 50% 4 22% 5 45% 20 32% 95 39%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 63 100% 242 100%

11k. GNSELF Very little 4 9% 4 17% 3 23% 4 7% 1 6% 1 9% 5 8% 22 9%

Some 9 20% 4 17% 2 15% 13 24% 4 22% 1 9% 19 30% 57 24%

Quite a bit 16 36% 7 30% 4 31% 18 33% 6 33% 4 36% 18 29% 76 32%

Very much 15 34% 8 35% 4 31% 19 35% 7 39% 5 45% 21 33% 86 35%

Total 44 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 63 100% 241 100%

11l. GNDIVERS Very little 8 18% 8 35% 2 17% 11 20% 5 28% 1 9% 8 13% 43 17%

Some 11 24% 4 17% 4 33% 21 39% 6 33% 4 36% 24 38% 80 33%

Quite a bit 18 40% 6 26% 3 25% 15 28% 5 28% 5 45% 18 29% 75 32%

Very much 8 18% 5 22% 3 25% 7 13% 2 11% 1 9% 13 21% 43 18%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 12 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 63 100% 241 100%

11m. GNPROBSV Very little 5 11% 3 13% 0 0% 4 8% 4 22% 3 27% 4 6% 23 9%

Some 15 33% 7 30% 3 25% 17 32% 5 28% 2 18% 18 29% 71 29%

Quite a bit 11 24% 4 17% 5 42% 21 40% 7 39% 5 45% 23 37% 81 33%

Very much 14 31% 9 39% 4 33% 11 21% 2 11% 1 9% 18 29% 65 28%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 12 100% 53 100% 18 100% 11 100% 63 100% 240 100%

11n. GNETHICS Very little 5 11% 6 26% 2 18% 9 17% 5 28% 2 18% 8 13% 38 15%

Some 14 31% 6 26% 3 27% 13 24% 5 28% 4 36% 18 29% 68 29%

Quite a bit 17 38% 4 17% 2 18% 20 37% 7 39% 1 9% 19 30% 73 30%

Very much 9 20% 7 30% 4 36% 12 22% 1 6% 4 36% 18 29% 61 26%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 11 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 63 100% 240 100%

11o. GNCOMMUN Very little 12 27% 9 39% 2 15% 11 20% 4 22% 1 9% 10 16% 51 21%

Some 18 40% 5 22% 7 54% 18 33% 5 28% 6 55% 25 40% 90 37%

Quite a bit 10 22% 3 13% 1 8% 11 20% 8 44% 1 9% 16 25% 55 22%

Very much 5 11% 6 26% 3 23% 14 26% 1 6% 3 27% 12 19% 46 19%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 63 100% 242 100%

11p. GNSPIRIT Very little 25 56% 13 57% 5 38% 35 65% 13 72% 8 73% 33 53% 141 58%

Some 10 22% 4 17% 4 31% 9 17% 4 22% 2 18% 16 26% 51 22%

Quite a bit 7 16% 1 4% 2 15% 6 11% 1 6% 0 0% 8 13% 27 11%

Very much 3 7% 5 22% 2 15% 4 7% 0 0% 1 9% 5 8% 22 10%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 62 100% 241 100%

Developing a deepened sense

of spirituality

Learning effectively on your

own

Understanding yourself

Understanding people of

other racial and ethnic

backgrounds

Solving complex real-world

problems

Developing a personal code

of values and ethics

Contributing to the welfare

of your community

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12. ADVISE Poor 2 4% 0 0% 1 8% 7 13% 0 0% 0 0% 3 5% 16 7%

Fair 9 20% 7 30% 2 15% 6 11% 2 11% 3 27% 11 17% 42 17%

Good 17 38% 11 48% 5 38% 22 41% 8 44% 4 36% 24 38% 96 39%

Excellent 17 38% 5 22% 5 38% 19 35% 8 44% 4 36% 26 41% 88 37%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 242 100%

13. ENTIREXP Poor 1 2% 0 0% 1 8% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 1%

Fair 4 9% 2 9% 0 0% 1 2% 1 6% 2 18% 11 17% 23 10%

Good 24 53% 11 48% 6 46% 25 46% 8 44% 6 55% 29 45% 119 48%

Excellent 16 36% 10 43% 6 46% 28 52% 9 50% 3 27% 24 38% 98 41%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 242 100%

14. SAMECOLL Definitely no 3 7% 0 0% 2 15% 2 4% 0 0% 0 0% 2 3% 10 4%

Probably no 5 11% 2 9% 1 8% 2 4% 2 11% 4 36% 7 11% 24 10%

Probably yes 17 38% 14 61% 5 38% 21 39% 6 33% 5 45% 25 39% 103 43%

Definitely yes 20 44% 7 30% 5 38% 29 54% 10 56% 2 18% 30 47% 105 43%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 242 100%

Overall, how would you

evaluate the quality of

academic advising you have

received at your institution?

How would you evaluate your

entire educational experience

at this institution?

If you could start over again,

would you go to the same

institution you are now

attending?

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Biological

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15. AGE 19 or younger 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

20-23 37 82% 17 74% 8 62% 48 89% 14 78% 10 91% 47 73% 192 78%

24-29 6 13% 5 22% 4 31% 2 4% 3 17% 0 0% 6 9% 28 12%

30-39 2 4% 1 4% 1 8% 2 4% 1 6% 1 9% 5 8% 14 6%

40-55 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 4% 0 0% 0 0% 6 9% 9 3%

Over 55 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 243 100%

16. SEX Male 14 31% 7 32% 7 54% 14 26% 9 50% 3 27% 19 30% 82 42%

Female 31 69% 15 68% 6 46% 40 74% 9 50% 8 73% 45 70% 160 58%

Total 45 100% 22 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 242 100%

17. INTERNAT No 44 98% 22 96% 13 100% 53 98% 18 100% 9 82% 58 91% 232 95%

Yes 1 2% 1 4% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% 2 18% 6 9% 11 5%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 243 100%

18. RACE05 American Indian or other

Native American 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 2 1%

Asian, Asian American, or

Pacific Islander 1 2% 1 4% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 4 1%

Black or African American 2 4% 1 4% 3 25% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 3 5% 9 4%

White (non-Hispanic) 36 80% 16 70% 7 58% 44 81% 14 78% 11 100% 52 81% 192 79%

Mexican or Mexican

American 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 2 1%

Puerto Rican 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 1%

Other Hispanic or Latino 0 0% 1 4% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 1%

Multiracial 0 0% 0 0% 1 8% 0 0% 1 6% 0 0% 1 2% 4 2%

Other 0 0% 1 4% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 1%

I prefer not to respond 5 11% 3 13% 1 8% 6 11% 3 17% 0 0% 5 8% 24 10%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 12 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 242 100%

19. CLASS Freshman/first year 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Sophomore 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Junior 2 4% 1 4% 2 15% 2 4% 0 0% 0 0% 4 6% 12 5%

Senior 42 93% 20 87% 11 85% 51 94% 18 100% 11 100% 59 92% 226 93%

Unclassified 1 2% 2 9% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 5 2%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 243 100%

20. ENTER Started here 25 56% 10 43% 7 54% 42 78% 12 71% 6 55% 31 48% 141 58%

Started elsewhere 20 44% 13 57% 6 46% 12 22% 5 29% 5 45% 33 52% 101 42%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 17 100% 11 100% 64 100% 242 100%

Age

Your sex:

Are you an international

student or foreign national?

What is your racial or ethnic

identification? (Select only

one.)

What is your current

classification in college?

Did you begin college at your

current institution or

elsewhere?

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Humanities

Biological

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Sciences

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21. VOTECH05 Vocational or technical

school

2 4% 1 4% 2 15% 2 4% 0 0% 1 9% 5 8% 15 6%

COMCOL05 Community or junior

college

14 31% 5 22% 5 38% 12 24% 7 39% 4 36% 31 48% 82 34%

FOURYR05 4-year college other than

this one

13 29% 9 39% 2 15% 5 10% 1 6% 2 18% 19 30% 52 22%

NONE05 None 23 51% 10 43% 6 46% 35 69% 11 61% 5 45% 22 34% 118 49%

OCOL1_05 Other 1 2% 3 13% 0 0% 3 6% 0 0% 0 0% 5 8% 15 7%

– VETERAN No 44 98% 22 96% 11 85% 52 96% 18 100% 10 91% 60 94% 230 94%

Yes 1 2% 1 4% 2 15% 2 4% 0 0% 1 9% 4 6% 13 6%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 243 100%

– VETPAY No 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 100% 0 0% 0 0% 3 75% 6 44%

Yes 1 100% 1 100% 2 100% 0 0% 0 0% 1 100% 1 25% 7 56%

Total 1 100% 1 100% 2 100% 2 100% 0 0% 1 100% 4 100% 13 100%

22. ENRLMENT Less than full-time 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 4 8% 1 6% 0 0% 3 5% 10 4%

Full-time 44 98% 23 100% 13 100% 49 92% 17 94% 11 100% 61 95% 232 96%

Total

45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 53 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 242 100%

– DISTED No 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 243 100%

Yes 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 243 100%

Since graduating from high

school, which of the following

types of schools have you

attended other than the one

you are attending now?

(Select all that apply.)

Thinking about this current

academic term...How would

you characterize your

enrollment?

Thinking about this current

academic term...Are you

taking all courses entirely

online? (Item appeared only

in the online instrument.)

Are you a current or former

member of the U.S. Armed

Forces, Reserves, or National

Guard? (Item appeared only in

the online instrument.)

If yes: As part of your military

experience, did you receive

combat pay, hostile fire pay,

or imminent danger pay?

(Item appeared only in the

online instrument.)

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Humanities

Biological

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Sciences

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– DISNONE No, I do not have any

disabilities

38 84% 17 74% 10 77% 47 87% 15 83% 10 91% 52 81% 200 83%

DISSENSE Yes, I have a sensory

impairment (vision or

hearing)

2 4% 0 0% 0 0% 2 4% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 7 3%

DISMOBIL Yes, I have a mobility

impairment

0 0% 1 4% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 1%

DISLEARN Yes, I have a learning

disability

1 2% 2 9% 1 8% 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 2 3% 8 3%

DISDEVLP Yes, I have a

developmental disorder

(ADHD, Autism spectrum

disorder, etc.)

2 4% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 9% 3 5% 6 3%

DISMENT Yes, I have a mental health

disorder

2 4% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 2 11% 1 9% 5 8% 11 5%

DISMED Yes, I have a medical

disability not listed above

1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 9% 4 6% 6 2%

DISOTHER Yes, I have another

disability

5 11% 1 4% 1 8% 3 6% 1 6% 1 9% 9 14% 24 10%

DISREFUS I choose not to answer 2 4% 3 13% 2 15% 4 7% 1 6% 0 0% 3 5% 15 6%

23. FRATSORO No 39 89% 22 96% 11 85% 50 93% 16 89% 9 82% 59 92% 216 90%

Yes 5 11% 1 4% 2 15% 4 7% 2 11% 2 18% 5 8% 25 10%

Total 44 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 241 100%

24. ATHLETE No 40 89% 20 87% 13 100% 53 100% 16 89% 10 91% 61 95% 225 94%

Yes 5 11% 3 13% 0 0% 0 0% 2 11% 1 9% 3 5% 16 6%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 53 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 241 100%

Do you have any disabilities?

(Select all that apply.) (Item

appeared only in the online

instrument and was preceded

by the statement "Your

institution will not receive

your identified response to

the following question. Only

an overall summary of

responses will be provided."

Accordingly, this item does

not appear in the NSSE11

data file or codebook.)

Are you member of a social

fraternity or sorority?

Are you a student-athlete on a

team sponsored by your

institution's athletics

department?

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Humanities

Biological

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Sciences

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25. GRADES04 C- or lower 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 1 0%

C 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 1 0%

C+ 1 2% 0 0% 1 8% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 4 6% 6 3%

B- 2 4% 0 0% 2 15% 1 2% 3 17% 0 0% 8 13% 17 7%

B 6 13% 3 13% 1 8% 5 9% 2 11% 1 9% 15 23% 36 15%

B+ 12 27% 4 17% 5 38% 11 20% 2 11% 4 36% 10 16% 53 21%

A- 8 18% 6 26% 3 23% 12 22% 2 11% 4 36% 9 14% 47 19%

A 16 36% 10 43% 1 8% 25 46% 9 50% 2 18% 16 25% 81 34%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 242 100%

26. LIVENOW Dormitory or other campus

housing 19 42% 9 39% 5 38% 23 43% 10 56% 3 27% 25 39% 97 41%

Residence, walking

distance 15 33% 6 26% 5 38% 8 15% 3 17% 5 45% 17 27% 62 25%

Residence, driving

distance 10 22% 7 30% 3 23% 17 31% 4 22% 1 9% 19 30% 66 27%

Fraternity or sorority house 0 0% 1 4% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 0 0% 1 2% 5 2%

None of the above 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 6 11% 0 0% 2 18% 2 3% 12 5%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 242 100%

27a. FATHREDU Did not finish HS 1 2% 2 9% 2 15% 5 9% 0 0% 0 0% 7 11% 17 7%

Graduated from HS 11 24% 6 27% 3 23% 15 28% 0 0% 3 27% 22 35% 67 28%

Attended, no degree 9 20% 3 14% 1 8% 5 9% 4 22% 4 36% 13 21% 39 16%

Completed Associate's 8 18% 3 14% 3 23% 11 20% 6 33% 1 9% 3 5% 36 15%

Completed Bachelor's 10 22% 4 18% 4 31% 9 17% 6 33% 2 18% 8 13% 48 20%

Completed Master's 6 13% 4 18% 0 0% 6 11% 2 11% 0 0% 8 13% 27 11%

Completed Doctorate 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 3 6% 0 0% 1 9% 2 3% 6 3%

Total 45 100% 22 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 63 100% 240 100%

27b. MOTHREDU Did not finish HS 2 4% 0 0% 3 23% 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 2 3% 8 4%

Graduated from HS 8 18% 8 35% 4 31% 15 28% 5 28% 3 27% 19 30% 69 29%

Attended, no degree 6 13% 3 13% 1 8% 3 6% 4 22% 0 0% 9 14% 30 12%

Completed Associate's 10 22% 6 26% 0 0% 16 30% 4 22% 5 45% 13 21% 54 22%

Completed Bachelor's 14 31% 4 17% 2 15% 12 22% 2 11% 1 9% 9 14% 44 19%

Completed Master's 5 11% 2 9% 3 23% 7 13% 2 11% 2 18% 11 17% 35 15%

Completed Doctorate 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 0 0% 0 0% 1 0%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 63 100% 241 100%

What have most of your

grades been up to now at this

institution?

Which of the following best

describes where you are living

now while attending college?

What is the highest level of

education that your father

completed?

What is the highest level of

education that your mother

completed?

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Biological

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28. MAJRPCOL Arts and Humanities 45 100% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 45 19%

Biological Science 0 0% 23 100% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 23 10%

Business 0 0% 0 0% 13 100% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 13 6%

Education 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 54 100% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 54 22%

Engineering 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Physical Science 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 18 100% 0 0% 0 0% 18 8%

Professional 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 11 100% 0 0% 11 5%

Social Science 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 64 100% 64 26%

Other 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 10 5%

Undecided 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 238 100%

29. MAJRSCOL Arts and Humanities 7 32% 1 17% 2 100% 10 56% 1 20% 0 0% 6 30% 27 35%

Biological Science 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 5% 1 2%

Business 1 5% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 0 0% 0 0% 1 5% 3 4%

Education 8 36% 4 67% 0 0% 3 17% 2 40% 0 0% 1 5% 18 23%

Engineering 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Physical Science 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 3 17% 1 20% 0 0% 2 10% 6 9%

Professional 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 10% 2 2%

Social Science 4 18% 1 17% 0 0% 1 6% 1 20% 2 100% 5 25% 15 19%

Other 1 5% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 10% 3 4%

Undecided 1 5% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2%

Total 22 100% 6 100% 2 100% 18 100% 5 100% 2 100% 20 100% 76 100%

– GENDER Male 14 31% 7 30% 7 54% 14 26% 9 50% 3 27% 17 27% 92 42%

Female 31 69% 16 70% 6 46% 40 74% 9 50% 8 73% 47 73% 181 58%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 273 100%

– ETHNICIT African American/Black 2 4% 1 4% 2 15% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 6 3%

Am. Indian/Native Amer. 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 3 1%

Asian/Pacific Islander 0 0% 1 4% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 0%

Caucasian/White 31 69% 13 57% 7 54% 40 74% 13 72% 6 55% 42 66% 179 64%

Hispanic 0 0% 1 4% 0 0% 3 6% 1 6% 0 0% 0 0% 5 2%

Other 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Foreign 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% 2 18% 5 8% 9 3%

Multi-racial 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Unknown 10 22% 7 30% 4 31% 10 19% 4 22% 3 27% 15 23% 70 27%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 273 100%

– ENROLLMT Part-time 2 4% 0 0% 1 8% 1 2% 0 0% 0 0% 4 6% 8 2%

Full-time 43 96% 23 100% 12 92% 53 98% 18 100% 11 100% 60 94% 265 98%

Total 45 100% 23 100% 13 100% 54 100% 18 100% 11 100% 64 100% 273 100%

IPEDS: 196200

Institution reported: Gender

Institution reported: Race or

ethnicity

Institution reported:

Enrollment status

Primary major or expected

primary major, in collapsed

categories

Second major or expected

second major (not minor,

concentration, etc.) if

applicable, in collapsed

categories

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Benchmarks WITHIN Institution Comparisons

Major Categories Class Overall Results

Sample

Mean

N

Weighting

All major field category results

displayed in this report are unweighted.

The benchmark scores in the overall

column are weighted, as they are in your

Institutional Report .

The mean is the arithmetic average of

the students' benchmark scores where

students answered at least 3/5ths of the

benchmark items.

The N column represents the actual

number of students who contributed to

the benchmark mean. Students who did

not respond to at least 3/5ths of each

benchmark's items are not included.

This report is based on information

from all randomly selected or census-

administered students for your

institution. Targeted and locally

administered oversamples and other non-

randomly selected students are not

included.

NSSE 2011 Major Field Report: Part I. Within-Institution Comparisons

Interpreting the Benchmark Statistics

To focus discussions about the importance of student engagement and to guide institutional

improvement efforts, NSSE created five Benchmarks of Effective Educational Practice: Level of

Academic Challenge, Active and Collaborative Learning, Student-Faculty Interaction, Enriching

Educational Experiences, and Supportive Campus Environment.

NSSE urges institutions to "look within," calling attention to the need to

examine variation in the student experience at your institution. Your average

student does not describe all students and groups on your campus. This report

provides an overview of your students' benchmark scores by groups of related

majors and class.

Students’ self-reported majors (primary major if two were

reported) were assigned to one of 85 majors. Institutions

had the option to customize how these were grouped into

as many as eight major field categories. Institutions

choosing not to customize receive NSSE’s standard 8-

category grouping as shown in the example below.

Benchmark scores are reported for these major categories

within your institution . Major categories with fewer than

twenty respondents in a given class are not reported (i.e.,

the column is left blank as shown below).

Benchmark scores are reported separately

for first-year students and seniors.

Institution-reported class levels are used.

Of course, first-year student reports of

major are likely to be unstable, and

interpretations of their results should be

made with caution.

The overall results include

all respondents for your

institution by class, and

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Mean 55.5 53.6 54.1 55.5 56.0 55.1 54.4 59.6 58.9 58.6 61.1 59.1 58.8 58.6

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12.3 12.5 12.1 11.6 12.5 13.1 12.4 13.5 13.0 12.3 12.4 14.4 12.8 13.1

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1.19 1.00 1.12 1.76 1.93 1.12 .42 1.10 1.15 .89 1.66 2.72 .87 .41

N 106 157 116 43 42 138 859 152 129 191 56 28 214 1002

ACTIVE AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING (ACL)

Mean 44.6 42.6 44.3 46.7 45.5 42.6 44.3 50.6 51.7 54.6 59.8 58.5 51.9 53.4

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13.0 14.8 14.3 15.2 16.5 14.3 15.0 15.3 14.9 16.1 14.9 15.1 16.6 16.1

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1.27 1.18 1.34 2.31 2.58 1.22 .49 1.24 1.33 1.17 2.01 2.95 1.14 .50

N 105 157 115 43 41 138 913 152 127 191 55 26 211 1035

STUDENT-FACULTY INTERACTION (SFI)

Mean 37.3 35.4 35.3 41.6 36.4 35.6 36.6 49.5 49.3 42.7 44.5 51.6 48.1 46.9

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17.6 17.0 15.5 17.1 16.4 17.6 17.3 21.3 22.3 19.2 16.3 19.8 22.4 21.0

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1.71 1.35 1.45 2.61 2.53 1.50 .59 1.73 1.96 1.39 2.20 3.75 1.53 .66

N 106 157 115 43 42 137 867 152 129 191 55 28 213 1009

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Mean 58.3 58.8 55.8 61.2 59.8 59.6 60.9 59.3

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14.0 14.8 13.4 16.2 15.8 13.5 13.7 14.5

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2.33 2.58 1.08 2.42 3.29 1.84 1.72 .91

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ACTIVE AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING (ACL)

Mean 49.7 48.8 44.9 52.1 53.4 54.7 50.1 53.5

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19.2 19.5 17.5 19.2 18.1 13.8 16.2 16.6

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3.20 3.39 1.33 2.87 3.77 1.87 2.02 1.01

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STUDENT-FACULTY INTERACTION (SFI)

Mean 40.2 37.7 37.9 48.1 57.7 46.4 48.4 49.2

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21.3 20.6 19.3 24.8 28.0 20.2 23.4 22.8

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3.54 3.58 1.55 3.78 5.84 2.75 2.92 1.43

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ENRICHING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES (EEE)

Mean 33.0 28.0 28.1 41.1 44.9 40.1 39.5 41.2

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18.8 13.6 14.6 16.0 21.6 15.1 16.2 16.9

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3.18 2.37 1.20 2.39 4.50 2.05 2.03 1.07

N 35 33 148 45 23 54 64 250

SUPPORTIVE CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT (SCE)

Mean 68.4 70.6 66.6 62.1 63.5 64.6 58.7 62.7

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18.0 17.7 18.6 20.6 17.6 15.5 17.2 17.6

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3.00 3.08 1.54 3.07 3.66 2.11 2.15 1.12

N 36 33 146 45 23 54 64 246

a Major categories with fewer than twenty respondents in a given class are not reported (i.e., the column is left blank). IPEDS: 196200

b Overall statistics are weighted by gender and enrollment status. Major field statistics are unweighted.

c Standard deviation is a measure of the amount the individual scores deviate from the mean of all the scores in the distribution.

d The 95% confidence interval for the population mean is equal to the sample mean plus/minus 1.96 times the standard error of the mean.

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