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CIRPCollege Senior Survey

2010

Graduating SeniorsGraduating Seniors

National DataNational DataN=23,607N=23,607

Higher Education Research Institute, University of California at Los Angeles

College Senior Survey

• The College Senior Survey examines the The College Senior Survey examines the impact of college by collecting impact of college by collecting information on important outcomes of information on important outcomes of college and the experiences and student college and the experiences and student traits that lead towards greater gains in traits that lead towards greater gains in both cognitive and affective areas.both cognitive and affective areas.

• This presentation is designed to provide This presentation is designed to provide a visual executive summary of the a visual executive summary of the results. results.

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Presentation Summary• Demographics• Academic Outcomes

Habits of Mind (construct)Academic Self-Concept (construct)Academic Outcomes (theme)

• Academic EnvironmentStudent-Faculty Interaction (construct)Interaction with Faculty (theme)Academic Disengagement (construct) Active and Collaborative Learning (theme)Written and Oral Communication (theme)

• SatisfactionOverall Satisfaction (construct)Satisfaction with Coursework (construct)Satisfaction with Academic Support and

Courses (theme)Satisfaction with Services and Community

(theme)

• Civic Engagement OutcomesCivic Awareness (construct)Social Agency (construct)Leadership (construct)

• Civic Engagement Experiences and Beliefs

Civic Engagement (theme)

• Diversity OutcomesPluralistic Orientation (construct)

• Diversity Experiences and BeliefsPositive Cross-Racial Interaction

(construct)

Negative Cross-Racial Interaction (construct)

Diversity (theme)

• Campus ClimateSense of Belonging (construct)

• Religiosity/SpiritualityReligiosity / Spirituality (theme)

• Health and WellnessHealth and Wellness (theme)

• Career PlanningCareer Planning (theme)

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Demographics

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DemographicsRace/Ethnicity

(mark all that apply)

2.7% 1.3% 3.1% 3.4%7.2%

81.2%

1.4% 0.9%6.2%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

African

American/

Black

Mexican

American

/Chicano

Am. Indian/

Alaska

Native

Native

Hawaiian

/Pacific

Islande

r

Asian

American

/Asian

Puerto

Rican

OtherOther

Latino

White/

Caucasian

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DemographicsSex

Men36.5%

Women63.5%

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DemographicsSince entering college have you transferred from a:

9.6%

82.1%

10.4%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

did not transfer community college four-year college

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DemographicsOverall GPA

0.0%

1.1%

4.0%

7.7%

18.1%

24.5%

25.9%

18.6%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

D

C

C+

B-

B

B+

A-

A or A+

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Demographics How would you characterize your political views?

24.5%

1.4%

39.1%

3.5%

31.6%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

far left liberal middle-of-the-road conservative far right

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61.2%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Borrowed money

Source for college expenses

19.0%

66.0%

78.0%

71.4%

84.2%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Other sources

Aid to be repaid

Aid not to berepaid

Personalresources

Family resources

Median Amount Borrowed

25,000

DemographicsFinances

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Academic Outcomes

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CIRP Construct

Habits of MindHabits of Mind is a unified measure of the behaviors and traits associated

with academic success. These learning behaviors are seen as the foundation for lifelong learning.

“High” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).

High Habits of Mind

34.8%

36.6%

35.4%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Women

Men

All Students

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CIRP Construct Survey Items

Habits of MindHow often in the past year did you:

52.0%

33.7%

47.9%

57.5%

42.0%

52.1%

44.6%

58.6%

47.9%

38.3%

54.8%

44.3%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Ask questions in class (1.32)

Take a risk because you felt you had more to gain (1.54)

Evaluate the quality or reliability of information you received(1.84)

Support your opinions with a logical argument (1.97)

Seek alternative solutions to a problem (2.08)

Seek solutions to problems and explain them to others (2.49)

■ occasionally ■ frequently

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Habits of MindHow often in the past year did you:

45.2%

49.9%

50.3%

36.0%

50.2%

42.9%

48.0%

44.4%

54.9%

46.3%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Look up scientific researcharticles and resources (0.67)

Accept mistakes as part of thelearning process (0.94)

Revise your papers to improveyour writing (1.06)

Explore topics on your own, eventhough it was not required for a

class (1.07)

Seek feedback on your academicwork (1.20)


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Academic Self-ConceptAcademic Self-Concept is a unified measure of students’ beliefs about their abilities and confidence in academic environments.

High Academic Self-Concept

24.0%

35.2%

28.1%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Women

Men

All Students


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Academic Self-ConceptRate yourself on each of the following traits as compared

with the average person your age:

11.5%

36.8%

22.2%

26.1%

29.7%

42.8%

46.5%

53.1%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Mathematical ability (1.14)

Drive to achieve (1.18)

Self-confidence intellectual (1.51)

Academic ability (3.01)

■ above average ■ highest 10%

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CIRP Theme

Academic OutcomesCompared with when you first entered this college,

how would you now describe your:

General knowledge

Knowledge of a

particular field or

discipline

Critical thinking

skills

Problem-solving skills

■ stronger ■ much stronger

50.5%

72.5%

43.8%

25.8%

46.5% 48.0%

46.5%

46.7%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

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CIRP Theme

Academic Outcomes

40.3%

20.1%

53.2%

45.0%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Act in Past Year:Applied concepts from courses

to everyday life(frequently/occasionally)

Self-Rating:Writing ability

(highest 10%/abover average)

■ occasionally – above average■ frequently – highest 10%

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Academic Environment

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CIRP Construct

Student-Faculty InteractionStudent-Faculty Interaction measures the extent to which students and

faculty interact in relationshipsthat foster mentorship, support and guidance with respect to both academic

and personal domains.


High Student-Faculty Interaction

36.1%

27.4%

32.9%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Women

Men

All Students

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Student-Faculty InteractionHow often have your professors at your college provided you with:

49.6%

39.7%

34.0%

40.7%

39.3%

45.8%

50.1%

51.2%

52.3%

50.2%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

An opportunity to discusscoursework outside of class ( 2.13)

Feedback on your academic work(outside of grades) (2.33)

Emotional support andencouragement (2.40)

Advice and guidance about youreducational program (2.89)

Help in achieving yourprofessional goals (3.32)


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Student-Faculty InteractionHow often have your professors at your college provided you with:

23.5%

34.2%

33.1%

45.7%

43.7%

49.6%

50.5%

43.9%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

An opportunity to work on aresearch project (1.09)

A letter of recommendation (1.71)

Help to improve your study skills(1.84)

Encouragement to pursuegraduate/professional study (1.91)


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CIRP Theme

Interaction with FacultyHow often have you:

6.4%

32.3%

4.3%8.8%

50.5%

61.9%

54.3%

51.6%

22.7%

45.2%

9.6%

39.6%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Been a guest in

a professor’

s home

Asked a professor for advice

after class

Challenged a

professor’s idea in

class

Felt intimidat

ed by your

professors

Worked on a

professor’s

research project

Communicated

regularly with your professors

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CIRP Theme

Interaction with Faculty During the past year, how much time did you spend

during the typical week doing the following activities:

None < 1 hr1-2 hrs

3-5 hrs

6+ hrs

Talking with faculty during office hours 9.7% 46.5% 31.6% 9.3% 2.9%

Talking with faculty outside of class/office hours

17.2% 49.6% 23.7% 6.6% 2.9%

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CIRP Theme

Interaction with Faculty Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following

statements:

3.5%

25.6%20.6%

64.1%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

I have heard faculty express stereotypes about

racial/ethnic groups in class

Faculty here are interested in student’s academic problems

■ agree ■ strongly agree

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CIRP Theme

Interaction with FacultySatisfaction – “Amount of contact with faculty”

42.8%

45.5%

9.2%

0.3%2.2%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied

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CIRP Theme

Interaction with FacultyHow often have your professors at your college provided you with:

50.7%60.4%

8.4%

36.9%

33.0%

60.4%

9.1%

45.0%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Honest feedback about your skills

and abilities

Intellectual challenge and

stimulation

An opportunity to publish

Negative feedback about your

academic work

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CIRP Construct

Academic DisengagementAcademic Disengagement measures the extent to which students engage in

behaviorsthat are inconsistent with academic success.

“Low” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more below the mean (i.e., lower than 45).

Low Academic Disengagement

25.8%

19.9%

23.6%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Women

Men

All Students

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Academic DisengagementSince entering college, how often have you:

25.0%

35.0%

15.0%

25.0%

10.0%

20.0%

30.0%

10.0%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Fell asleep in class (1.00)

Failed to complete homework ontime (1.26)

Missed class for other reasons(1.76)

Came late to class (1.82)

■ occasionally ■ not at all

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CIRP Theme

Active and Collaborative LearningSince entering college, indicate how often you have:

66.9%

45.0%

11.5%

50.1%

46.7%37.7%

12.5%

31.8%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Discussed coursecontent with

studentsoutside of class

Studied with other students

Performed community service as

part of a class

Tutored another college student

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CIRP Theme

Active and Collaborative LearningSince entering college, indicate how often you have:

9.6%

39.4%

56.7%48.8%

49.1%

54.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Challenged a professor's ideas in

class

Worked with classmates on group projects during class

Worked with classmates on group projects outside of

class

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CIRP Theme

Active and Collaborative LearningYes

Completed a culminating experience for your degree (e.g., capstone course/project, thesis, comp exam)

64.3%

81.3%

70.6%

28.5%

51.4%

42.1%

17.4%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Act in Past Year:Take notes during

class

Act in Past Year:Integrated skills and

knowledge from different sources and experiences

Professors Provide:An opportunity to apply

classroom learning to ‘real life’ issues


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Written and Oral CommunicationSince entering college, indicate how often you have:

39.5%

75.9%70.5%

23.7%31.5% 28.6%

68.2%

53.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Took a class that required one or

more 10+ page papers

Took a class that required multiple

short papers

Made a presentation in class

Contributed to class discussions

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Written and Oral CommunicationRate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average

person your age:

15.5% 20.1%

36.3%

45.0%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Public speaking ability Writing ability


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CIRP Theme

Academic Enhancement ExperiencesSince entering college, indicate how often you have:

38.7%

8.8%

49.1%22.7%

56.7%48.8%

39.4%

41.7%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Worked on independent study

projects

Worked on a professor's research

project

Worked with classmates on group projects during class

Worked with classmates on group projects outside of class

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CIRP Theme

Academic Enhancement ExperiencesSince entering college, indicate how often you have:

39.5%

75.9%

23.7%31.5%

68.2%

53.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Took a class that required one or

more10+ page papers

Took a class that required multiple

short papers

Made a presentation in class

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Academic Enhancement ExperiencesSince entering college have you:

31.5%

10.1% 10.4%

64.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Taken a remedial course

Enrolled in honors or advanced courses

Participated in an undergraduate

research program (e.g. MARC, MBRS,

REU)

Completed a culminating

experience for your degree (e.g.,

capstone course/project,

thesis, comp exam)

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Academic Enhancement ExperiencesSince entering college have you:

32.5%

55.3%

13.6%

72.2%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Participated in an internship program

Participated in astudy-abroad

program

Participated in anacademic support

program

Participated instudent

clubs/groups

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Satisfaction

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CIRP Construct

Overall SatisfactionOverall Satisfaction is a unified measure of students’ satisfaction with the

college experience.


High Overall Satisfaction

37.7%

35.7%

37.0%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Women

Men

All Students

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Overall Satisfaction

38.8%

44.1%

41.7%

49.4%

38.2%

45.6%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Overall quality of instruction(1.69) - very satisfied/ satisfied

Would still choose to enroll atthis college (1.90) - definitely

yes/probably yes

Overall college experience(3.69) - very satisfied/ satisfied

■ satisfied – probably yes■ very satisfied – definitely yes

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CIRP Construct

Satisfaction with CourseworkSatisfaction with Coursework measures the extent to which students see their

courseworkas relevant, useful and applicable to their academic success and future plans.


High Satisfaction with Coursework

35.6%

32.3%

34.4%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Women

Men

All Students

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Satisfaction with CourseworkPlease rate your satisfaction with your college in each area:

23.8%

47.5%

27.7%

33.2%

54.9%

42.3%

50.4%

45.4%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

General education or core curriculumcourses (0.92)

Courses in your major field (1.54)

Relevance of coursework to everydaylife (3.13)

Relevance of coursework to futurecareer plans (3.52)

■ satisfied ■ very satisfied

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CIRP Theme

Satisfaction with Academic Support and Courses

Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area:

19.7% 23.4% 18.6%25.5%

15.9%

48.9% 47.5%

43.8%

48.2%

43.8%

25.8%

43.2%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Science and

mathematics

courses

Humanities

courses

Social Science Courses

Laboratory

facilities and

equipment

Library facilities

Computing assistance

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Satisfaction with Academic Support and Courses

Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area:

15.8% 21.0%

50.2%38.8%

30.7%

40.8%

42.8%42.1%

49.4%

46.5%

45.5%

42.0%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Tutoring or other

academic assistanc

e

Academic advising

Amount of contact

with faculty

Class size Ability to find a

faculty or staff

member


Overall quality of instructio

n

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CIRP Theme

Satisfaction with Services and CommunityPlease rate your satisfaction with your college in each area:

17.1% 14.5% 10.2% 11.9% 16.3%

41.5% 35.9%

28.8%36.2% 31.0%

18.1%

37.1%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Career counselin

g and advising

Student housing

Financial aid

package

Job placement services

for students

Student health

services


Psychological

counseling services

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CIRP Theme

Satisfaction with Services and CommunityPlease rate your satisfaction with your college in each area:

32.1%26.2%

14.5%

41.7%

42.7% 44.6%

33.7%

45.6%

23.6%

43.7%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Overall sense of

community among

students

Availability of campus

social activities

Respect for the

expression of diverse

beliefs

Racial/ethnic

diversity of the

student body


Overall college

experience

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Civic EngagementOutcomes

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CIRP Construct

Civic AwarenessCivic Awareness measures changes in students’ understanding of the issues

facingtheir community, nation, and the world.


High Civic Awareness

34.4%

36.9%

35.3%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Women

Men

All Students

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Civic AwarenessCompared with when you first entered this college, how would you now

describe your:

24.9%

28.2%

23.2%

52.0%

51.4%

53.4%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Understanding of theproblems facing your

community (2.09)

Understanding of globalissues (3.32)

Understanding of nationalissues (6.00)


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Social AgencySocial Agency measures the extent to which students’ value

political and social involvement as a personal goal.


High Social Agency

35.8%

30.6%

33.9%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Women

Men

All Students

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Social AgencyIndicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:

34.3%

15.1%

15.7%

13.4%

12.4%

11.5%

45.8%

33.1%

38.9%

30.4%

28.9%

30.4%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Helping others who are in difficulty (1.36)

Keeping up to date with political affairs (1.42)

Influencing social values (1.62)

Becoming a community leader (2.06)

Helping to promote racial understanding (2.15)

Participating in a community action program (2.64)

■ very important ■ essential

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LeadershipLeadership is a unified measure of students' beliefs about their leadership

developmentand capability and their experiences as a leader.


High Leadership

41.0%

44.1%

42.2%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Women

Men

All Students

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Leadership

43.8%

25.7%

31.8%

23.1%

55.3%

42.1%

44.6%

48.7%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Leadership ability (1.31) - muchstronger/ stronger

Leadership ability (1.33) -highest 10%/above average

Participated in leadershiptraining (1.62) - yes

I have effectively led a group toa common purpose (1.79) -

strongly agree/agree

Been a leader in anorganization (2.30) - yes

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Civic EngagementExperiences and Beliefs

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CIRP Theme

Civic EngagementSince entering college, indicate how often you:

12.5% 11.6% 15.5%

42.3%42.1% 40.5%

15.2%

46.7%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Performed community service

as part of class

Demonstratedfor/against a cause

Helped raise money for a cause or

campaign

Publicly communicated your

opinion about a cause (e.g., blog, email, petition)

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Civic EngagementSince entering college have you:

18.3%

2.5% 5.0%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Hours per Week:Volunteer Work

(11+)

Fall Plans:Doing volunteer work

Fall Plans:Participating in an

organization like the Peace Corps,

AmeriCorps/VISTA, or Teach for America

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CIRP Theme

Civic EngagementPlease indicate how often you engaged in each during the past year:

18.0%

2.0%10.2%

53.2%

40.3%

54.0%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Performed volunteer or

community service work

Worked on a local, state, or national

campaign

Applied concepts from courses to everyday life

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CIRP Theme

Civic Engagement

Goal:Influencing the political

structure(very

important/important)

View:Realistically, an individual can do little to bring about

changes in our society(agree strongly/agree

somewhat)

Career Concern:Working for social

change(very

important/important)

7.7% 3.1%

19.4%

28.4%

18.7%

18.0%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

■ important – agree somewhat■ very important – agree strongly

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Diversity Outcomes

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CIRP Construct

Pluralistic OrientationPluralistic Orientation measures skills and dispositions appropriate

for living and working in a diverse society.


High Pluralistic Orientation

27.0%

32.0%

28.8%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Women

Men

All Students

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Pluralistic OrientationRate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average

person your age:

22.3%

27.6%

19.9%

30.6%

28.9%

47.4%

51.6%

46.7%

51.1%

50.6%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Ability to discuss and negotiatecontroversial issues (2.11)

Ability to see the world fromsomeone else's perspective (2.55)

Openness to having my viewschallenged (2.76)

Ability to work cooperativelywith diverse people (3.14)

Tolerance of others withdifferent beliefs (3.35)


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DiversityExperiences and Beliefs

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CIRP Construct

Positive Cross-Racial InteractionPositive Cross-Racial Interaction is a unified measure of students’ level

of positive interaction with diverse peers.


High Positive Cross-Racial Interaction

38.0%

34.7%

36.8%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Women

Men

All Students

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Positive Cross-Racial InteractionTo what extent have you experienced the following with students

from a racial/ethnic group other than your own:

23.6%

24.3%

16.0%

26.8%

17.4%

18.9%

28.5%

24.7%

22.3%

28.0%

26.5%

27.5%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Socialized or partied (2.12)

Studied or prepared for class (2.22)

Had meaningful and honest discussions about race/ethnicrelations outside of class (2.46)

Dined or shared a meal (2.72)

Shared personal feelings and problems (3.52)

Had intellectual discussions outside of class (3.57)

■ often ■ very often

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CIRP Construct

Negative Cross-Racial InteractionNegative Cross-Racial Interaction is a unified measure of students’ level

of negative interaction with diverse peers.

Low Negative Cross-Racial Interaction

21.6%

16.9%

19.9%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Women

Men

All Students

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Negative Cross-Racial InteractionTo what extent have you experienced the following with students

from a racial/ethnic group other than your own:

24.3%

65.4%

49.4%

33.4%

19.3%

28.1%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Had guarded interactions(2.10)

Felt insulted or threatenedbecause of your race/ethnicity

(2.63)

Had tense, somewhat hostileinteractions (3.81)

■ seldom ■ never

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CIRP Theme

DiversityCompared with when you first entered this college,

how would you now describe your:

27.1% 27.1%

48.2%36.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Knowledge of people fromdifferent races/cultures

Ability to get along with people of different

races/cultures


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CIRP Theme

DiversitySince entering college have you:

42.0%35.1%

15.1%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Attended a racial/cultural

workshop

Had a roommate of a different

race/ethnicity

Participated in an ethnic/racial student

organization

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CIRP Theme

DiversityPlease rate your satisfaction with your college in each area:

23.6%14.5%

44.6%

33.7%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Respect for the expression of diverse

beliefs

Racial/ethnic diversity of the student body

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CIRP Theme

DiversityPlease indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following

statements:

3.7% 3.5%

20.6%12.5%

2.3%

14.4%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


I have heard faculty express stereotypes about racial/ethnic

groups in class

There is a lot of racial tension on this campus

I have been singled out because of my

race/ethnicity, gender, religious affiliation, or

sexual orientation

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CIRP Theme

DiversityImportance - “Improving my understanding of other countries and cultures”

40.0%

25.8% 28.7%

5.5%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Essential Very Important Somwhat Important Not Important

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CIRP Theme

DiversityPlease indicate your agreement with each of the following statements:

3.0%

45.1%

14.8%

23.6%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

■ agree somewhat ■ agree strongly

Racial discrimination is no longer a major

problem in America

Same-sex couples should have the right to

legal marital status

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Campus Climate

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CIRP Construct

Sense of BelongingSense of Belonging measures the extent to which students feel a sense

of academic and social integration on campus.


High Sense of Belonging

31.2%

30.7%

31.0%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Women

Men

All Students

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Sense of BelongingPlease indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following

statements:

37.9%

22.1%

27.2%

31.2%

49.5%

60.5%

56.8%

59.2%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

If asked, I would recommendthis college to others (2.33)

I see myself as part of thecampus community (3.13)

I feel a sense of belonging tothis college (4.62)

I feel I am a member of thiscollege (5.10)


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Campus ClimateOpinion – “I am enthusiastic about this college”

53.9%

29.8%

13.5%

2.9%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

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Campus ClimateIf you could make your college choice over,

would you still choose to enroll at your current college?

38.2%

44.1%

13.2%

4.5%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Definitely yes Probably yes Probably no Definitely no

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Religiosity / Spirituality

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Primary MajorTheology or

Religion

1.4%

CIRP Theme

Religiosity/Spirituality

Hours per Week: Prayer/ meditation

26.1%

39.5%

20.1%

5.1%9.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

None Less than 1 hour 1-2 hours 3-5 hours 6 or more hours

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CIRP Theme

Religiosity/SpiritualitySince entering college, indicate how often you:

27.4% 23.3%

35.2%55.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Attended a religious service Discussed religion


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CIRP Theme

Religiosity/SpiritualitySelf-Rating – “Spirituality”

30.5%

13.2%

37.8%

5.4%

13.1%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Highest 10% Above Average Average Below Average Lowest 10%

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CIRP Theme

Religiosity/SpiritualityOpinion – “I have been singled out because of my

race/ethnicity, gender, religious affiliation, or sexual orientation”

14.4%

3.7%

40.5% 41.4%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

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CIRP Theme

Religiosity/SpiritualityIndicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:

27.6% 30.2%

36.2%25.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Developing a meaningful philosophy of life

Integrating spiritualityinto my life

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CIRP Theme

Religiosity/Spirituality Current religious preference:

Baptist 7.6% Muslim 0.8%

Buddhist 1.1% Presbyterian 3.3%

Church of Christ

1.7% Quaker 0.3%

Eastern Orthodox

0.8% Roman Catholic 29.1%

Episcopalian 1.6%Seventh Day Adventist

0.2%

Hindu 0.4%United Church of Christ/Congregational

0.9%

Jewish 2.9% Other Christian 17.1%

LDS (Mormon) 0.2% Other Religion 2.7%

Lutheran 4.0% None 21.7%

Methodist 3.6%

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Health and Wellness

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CIRP Theme

Health and WellnessDuring the past year, how much time did you spend

during the typical week doing the following activities:

None < 1 hr1-2 hrs

3-5 hrs

6+ hrs

Exercising/sports 7.5% 11.8% 19.6% 29.2% 31.9%

Partying 22.4% 11.7% 16.4% 23.3% 26.3%

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Health and WellnessPlease rate your satisfaction with your college in each area:

11.9% 16.3%

36.2% 31.0%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Student health servicesPsychological counseling

services

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CIRP Theme

Health and WellnessPlease indicate how often you engaged in each during the past year:

5.6%

29.3%

42.0%52.9%

28.3%14.7%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Smoke cigarettes Drank beer Drank wine or liquor

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Health and WellnessPlease indicate how often you engaged in each during the past year:

7.7%

35.2%

56.9%

24.2%

5.5%

48.6%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Felt depressed Felt overwhelmed by all I had to do

Sought personal counseling

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CIRP Theme

Health and Wellness Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average

person your age:

17.5% 16.7%

39.3% 37.4%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Emotional health Physical health

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CIRP Theme

Health and WellnessWhen thinking about your career path after college,

how important is “Work/life balance”?

37.9%

53.6%

7.7%

0.9%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Essential Very Important Somewhat Important Not Important

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CIRP Theme

Health and WellnessHow many times in the past two weeks, if any, have you had five or more

alcoholic drinks in a row?

None47.9%

1 or more times52.1%

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Career Planning

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CIRP Theme

Career PlanningCompared with when you first entered this college, how you would you now

describe your:

37.8% 43.5%

49.7%46.1%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Preparedness for employment after college

Preparedness for graduate or advanced

education

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Career PlanningIndicate how often you “Met with an advisor/counselor about your career

plans”

60.5%

24.5%

15.0%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Frequently Occasionally Not at All

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Career Planning Probable Career/Occupation

Artist 8.5% Health professional 4.3%

Business 18.3%Homemaker (full-time)

0.3%

Business (clerical) 0.8% Lawyer 4.7%

Clergy 1.2% Military (career) 0.7%

College teacher 2.3% Nurse 5.3%

Doctor (MD or DDS)

4.8% Research scientist 2.5%

Education (secondary)

6.0%Social, welfare, recreation worker

2.9%

Education (elementary)

5.6% Skilled worker 0.4%

Engineer 3.0% Other 19.2%

Farmer or forester 0.7% Undecided 8.6%

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CIRP Theme

Career PlanningHours per Week: Career Planning (job searches, internships, etc.)

24.3%

12.9%

31.8%

11.9%

19.0%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

None Less than 1 hour 1-2 hours 3-5 hours 6 or more hours

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Career PlanningPlease rate your satisfaction with your college in each area:

17.1%10.2%

33.2%

37.1%

28.8%

45.4%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Career counselingand advising

Relevance of coursework

to future career plans

Job placement services

for students

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CIRP Theme

Career Planning Indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:

23.4% 25.4%

6.1%16.6%

43.0% 36.3%

13.9%

24.2%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Becoming an authority in my

field

Becoming successful in a business of my

own

Making a theoretical

contribution to science

Being very well off financially

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CIRP Theme

Career PlanningWhen thinking about your career path after college,

how important are the following considerations:

Essential

Very Importa

nt

Somewhat

Important

Not Importa

nt

Working for social change 18.7% 28.4% 38.0% 14.8%

High income potential 21.1% 36.2% 32.1% 10.6%

Social recognition or status 10.3% 26.6% 42.7% 20.4%

Stable, secure future 42.8% 42.5% 12.8% 1.9%

Creativity and initiative 26.0% 41.2% 27.5% 5.4%

Expression of personal values 26.9% 44.8% 24.6% 3.8%

Availability of jobs 30.4% 49.1% 18.1% 2.4%

Leadership potential 25.5% 43.0% 26.3% 5.2%

Work/life balance 53.6% 37.9% 7.7% 0.9%

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CIRP Theme

Career Planning What do you plan to be doing in fall 2010?

Attending undergraduate college full-time

2.6% Participating in a community service organization

8.1%

Attending undergraduate college part-time

1.9% Serving in the Armed Forces 1.4%

Attending graduate/professional school

27.9% Attending a vocational training program

1.1%

Working full-time 65.5% Traveling 20.0%

Working part-time 17.2% Doing volunteer work 18.3%

Participating in a post-baccalaureate program

3.4% Staying at home to be with or start a family

5.9%

Participating in an organization like the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps/VISTA, or Teach for America

5.0% No current plans 5.1%

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CIRP Theme

Career PlanningIf you are planning on being employed after graduation,

which best describes the current state of your employment plans?

11.8%

45.9%

14.0%

1.5%

17.5%

9.2%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Not actively lookingfor a position

Looking, but nooffers yet

Received an offer fora position, but

declined

Currentlyconsidering an offer

Accepted an offer ofemployment

Not planning onemployment this fall

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CIRP Theme

Career PlanningIf you are planning to attend graduate or professional school,

which of the following best estimates the current state of your educational plans?

47.2%

13.3%

1.1%

16.1%

0.9%

14.0%

7.4%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Accepted and willbe attending in

the fall

Accepted anddeferred

admission until alater date

Placed on waitinglist, no

acceptances

Still awaitingresponses, noacceptances

Will be applyingthis coming fall

Not applying thisfall, but might

apply at a futuredate

No plans to applyto school now or

in the future

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For more information about HERI/CIRP Surveys

The Freshmen SurveyYour First College Year Survey

Diverse Learning Environments Survey (new Spring 2011)

College Senior SurveyThe Faculty Survey

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