cooperative institutional research project (cirp)...based on first-year and new transfer student...

Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP)

Administered to First-Year and New Transfer Students

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Trends: Berea Only (no comparison data are included) 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2016

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Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during

orientation week.

1.91

1.75 1.77 1.771.80 1.78

1.81

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%

2012ResponseRate: 76%



Do you have any concern about your ability to finance your college education?

None(I am confident that I will have

sufficient funds)

Some(but I probably

will have enough funds)

Major (not sure I will have

enough funds to complete

college)

This itemnot asked this year.

In the past year, how often have you:


orientation week.

2.47

2.402.34 2.36

2.30

2.21 2.22 2.20

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Attended a religious service

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently



orientation week.

2.18

2.252.20

2.15 2.172.14

2.22 2.20

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Been bored in class

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently



orientation week.

1.61

1.68 1.68

1.34

1.80

1.41

1.26

1.33

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Demonstrated for a cause (e.g., boycott, rally, protest)(previously worded Participated in political demonstrations/Participated in organized demonstrations and

Demonstrated for/against a cause)

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently



orientation week.

1.81

1.881.83

1.90

1.80 1.81 1.81

1.74

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Tutored another student

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently



orientation week.

2.14

1.99 2.012.04 2.02

1.99

2.09

2.01

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Studied with other students

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently



orientation week.

1.26

1.34

1.231.27 1.28 1.27

1.16 1.18

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Consumed beer (previously worded as: Drank beer)

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently



orientation week.

1.421.45

1.331.36

1.33 1.351.29

1.25

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Consumed wine or liquor(previously worded as: Drank wine or liquor)

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently



orientation week.

2.15 2.152.10

2.202.16

2.13

2.272.31

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Felt overwhelmed by all I had to do

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently



orientation week.

1.73

1.811.77 1.79

1.73 1.751.70

1.82

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Felt depressed

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently



orientation week.

2.15 2.12

2.24 2.232.27 2.29 2.29

2.18

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Performed volunteer work

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently



orientation week.

2.17 2.152.19

2.26 2.252.19 2.18 2.16

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Asked a teacher for advice after class

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently



orientation week.

1.97

1.88

1.961.92

1.861.82 1.82

1.76

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Voted in a student election

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently



orientation week.

2.602.54 2.53

2.57 2.562.62

2.662.70

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Socialized with someone of another racial/ethnic group

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently



orientation week.

1.641.59

1.531.50

1.42 1.44 1.441.47

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Been late to class(previously worded as: Came late to class)

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently



orientation week.

2.402.35 2.37 2.35

2.24 2.22 2.22

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Discussed religion

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently

Item was asked on the 2004 survey using more specific

language (in class, with friends, and

with family). These graphs

follow.

Indicate how often you engaged in the activity below during the past year .


orientation week.

1.95

1

2

3

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

Discussed religion/spirituality in class

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently

NOTE: In other years, ttem was asked in general,

"Discussed religion." That graph is above.



orientation week.

2.27

1

2

3

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

Discussed religion/spirituality with friends

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently





orientation week.

2.23

1

2

3

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

Discussed religion/spirituality with family

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently





orientation week.

2.05

2.12

2.26 2.25 2.26

2.13

2.02

2.19

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Discussed politics

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently



orientation week.

1.22

1.3

1.22 1.22

1

2

3

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Skipped school/class

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently

Item added in 2010



orientation week.

1.73 1.711.65

1.78

1

2

3

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




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

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently

Item added in 2010.



orientation week.

1.75 1.73 1.73 1.74

1

2

3

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Helped raise money for a cause or campaign

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently

Item added in 2010.



orientation week.

1.47 1.46 1.471.43

1

2

3

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




FŀƭƭŜƴ asleep in class

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently

Item added in 2010.



orientation week.

1.47

1.54 1.52 1.51

1

2

3

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Failed to complete homework on time

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently

Item added in 2010.



orientation week.

2.30

1

2

3


Felt anxious

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently

Item added in 2016.



orientation week.

1.48

1.371.41

1.39 1.361.33 1.32

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Was a guest in a teacher's home

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently

This item not askedthis year.



orientation week.

1.23 1.261.21 1.22 1.23

1.13 1.12

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Smoked cigarettes

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently




orientation week.

2.642.58 2.59 2.62

2.75 2.752.72

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Used the Internet for research or homework

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently




orientation week.

1.65 1.65 1.66 1.691.63 1.65

1.76

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Performed community service as a part of the class

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently




orientation week.

1.16 1.16 1.151.12

1.06

1

2

3

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Worked on a local, state, or national political campaign

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently



Item added in 2004.



orientation week.

1.72

1

2

3



Used an online instructional website (e.g., Khan Academy, Coursera)

as assigned for a class

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently


Item added in 2014.



orientation week.

2.20

1

2

3



Used an online instructional website (e.g., Khan Academy, Coursera) to learn something on your own

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently


Item added in 2014.

How would you rate yourself in the following areas:


orientation week.

3.89 3.90 3.92

4.114.01

1

2

3

4

5

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Ability to see the world from someone else's perspective

A MajorWeakness

Average

A Major Strength

Somewhat Strong

Somewhat Weak

NOTE: Prompt changed in 2014, previously worded as, "Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age." Previous scale: Highest 10%, Above Average, Average, Below Average, Not at all. Item added in 2008.



orientation week.

4.14 4.18 4.2

4.414.33

1

2

3

4

5

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Tolerance of others with different beliefs

A MajorWeakness

Average

A Major Strength

Somewhat Strong

Somewhat Weak




orientation week.

3.76 3.79

3.58

3.924.01

1

2

3

4

5

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Openness to having my own views challenged

A MajorWeakness

Average

A Major Strength

Somewhat Strong

Somewhat Weak




orientation week.

3.85 3.87 3.863.98 4.01

1

2

3

4

5

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Ability to discuss and negotiate controversial issues

A MajorWeakness

Average

A Major Strength

Somewhat Strong

Somewhat Weak




orientation week.

4.22 4.21

4.37

4.504.43

1

2

3

4

5

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Ability to work cooperatively with diverse people

A MajorWeakness

Average

A Major Strength

Somewhat Strong

Somewhat Weak




orientation week.

3.71

3.92

1

2

3

4

5



Critical thinking skills

A MajorWeakness

Average

A Major Strength

Somewhat Strong

Somewhat Weak

Item added in 2014.



orientation week.

3.36 3.33

1

2

3

4

5



Ability to manage your time effectively

A MajorWeakness

Average

A Major Strength

Somewhat Strong

Somewhat Weak

Item added in 2014.

How often in the past year did you...


orientation week.

2.452.51

2.582.52

2.46

1

2

3

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Ask questions in class

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently

Item added in 2008.



orientation week.

2.552.60 2.6 2.58

2.61

1

2

3

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Support your opinions with a logical argument

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently

Item added in 2008.



orientation week.

2.53 2.522.56

2.52 2.54

1

2

3

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Seek solutions to problems and explain them to others

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently

Item added in 2008.



orientation week.

2.382.43

2.462.43

2.48

1

2

3

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Evaluate the quality or reliability of information you received

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently

Item added in 2008.



orientation week.

2.34 2.352.3 2.29 2.29

1

2

3

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Take a risk because you feel you have more to gain

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently

Item added in 2008.



orientation week.

2.47 2.47 2.47 2.47 2.47

1

2

3

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Seek alternative solutions to a problem

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently

Item added in 2008.



orientation week.

2.02

2.11 2.112.15

2.08

1

2

3

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Look up scientific research articles and resources

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently

Item added in 2008.



orientation week.

2.302.34

2.31 2.33 2.34

1

2

3

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Explore topics on your own, even though it is not required for a class

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently

Item added in 2008.



orientation week.

2.532.58 2.60 2.58

2.55

1

2

3

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Accept mistakes as part of the learning process

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently

Item added in 2008.



orientation week.

2.45

1

2

3


Analyze multiple sources of information before coming to a conclusion

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently

Item added in 2016.



orientation week.

2.30

1

2

3


Take on a challenge that scares you

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently

Item added in 2016.



orientation week.

2.522.46 2.48 2.47

1

2

3

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Seek feedback on your academic work

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently


Item added in 2008.



orientation week.

2.612.64

1

2

3

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Take notes during class

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently




Item added in 2008.



orientation week.

2.32 2.32.33

1

2

3

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Work with other students on group projects

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently


Item added in 2010.



orientation week.

2.572.54 2.54

1

2

3

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Integrate skills and knowledge from different sources and experiences

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently


Item added in 2010.



orientation week.

2.442.49

2.532.48

1

2

3

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Revise your papers to improve your writing

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently


Item added in 2008.

How confident are you that you can:


orientation week.

3.43

1

2

3

4

5


Use technical science skills (use of tools, instruments, and/or techniques)

Not at all

Moderately

Absolutely

Very

Somewhat

Item added in 2016.



orientation week.

3.32

1

2

3

4

5


Generate a research question

Not at all

Moderately

Absolutely

Very

Somewhat

Item added in 2016.



orientation week.

3.33

1

2

3

4

5


Determine how to collect appropriate data

Not at all

Moderately

Absolutely

Very

Somewhat

Item added in 2016.



orientation week.

3.45

1

2

3

4

5


Explain the results of a study

Not at all

Moderately

Absolutely

Very

Somewhat

Item added in 2016.



orientation week.

3.23

1

2

3

4

5


Use scientific literature to guide research

Not at all

Moderately

Absolutely

Very

Somewhat

Item added in 2016.



orientation week.

3.41

1

2

3

4

5


Integrate results from multiple studies

Not at all

Moderately

Absolutely

Very

Somewhat

Item added in 2016.



orientation week.

3.91

1

2

3

4

5


Ask relevant questions

Not at all

Moderately

Absolutely

Very

Somewhat

Item added in 2016.



orientation week.

3.72

1

2

3

4

5


Identify what is known and not known about a problem

Not at all

Moderately

Absolutely

Very

Somewhat

Item added in 2016.



orientation week.

3.48

1

2

3

4

5


Understand scientific concepts

Not at all

Moderately

Absolutely

Very

Somewhat

Item added in 2016.



orientation week.

3.50

1

2

3

4

5


See connections between different areas of science and mathematics

Not at all

Moderately

Absolutely

Very

Somewhat

Item added in 2016.


orientation week.

3.14 3.18 3.20 3.23

3.10

2.85

3.15

2.78

1

2

3

4

5

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




How would you characterize your political views?

Far Left

Liberal

Conservative

Middle-of-the-road

Far right

In deciding to go to college, how important to you was each of the following reasons?


orientation week.

2.68

2.602.62

2.762.82

2.762.82

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




To be able to get a better job

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Very Important




orientation week.

2.72

2.652.70

2.762.71

2.76 2.77

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




To gain a general education and appreciation of ideas

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Very Important




orientation week.

2.46 2.44 2.462.52

2.492.54 2.55

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




To make me a more cultured person

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Very Important




orientation week.

2.58

2.422.45

2.512.56 2.58

2.61

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




To be able to make more money

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Very Important




orientation week.

2.88

2.772.81

2.88

2.812.86 2.86

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




To learn more about things that interest me

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Very Important




orientation week.

2.64 2.622.56

2.68 2.702.76 2.75

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




To get training for a specific career

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Very Important




orientation week.

2.562.51

2.462.51

2.462.52

2.57

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




To prepare myself for graduate or professional school

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Very Important




orientation week.

1.95

1

2

3


To please my family

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Very Important

Item added in 2016.

Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.


orientation week.

3.974.05

3.953.88

3.96 3.96 3.933.88

1

2

3

4

5

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Academic ability

Not at all

Average

Highest10%

AboveAverage

Belowaverage



orientation week.

2.95

3.08

2.902.95

2.87 2.90 2.90 2.89

1

2

3

4

5

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Artistic ability

Not at all

Average

Highest10%

AboveAverage

Belowaverage



orientation week.

3.983.92

1

2

3

4

5

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Compassion

Not at all

Average

Highest10%

AboveAverage

Belowaverage






Item added in 2004.



orientation week.

3.70 3.713.64 3.67

3.62 3.58 3.623.55

1

2

3

4

5

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Creativity

Not at all

Average

Highest10%

AboveAverage

Belowaverage



orientation week.

4.194.09

4.15 4.184.12 4.15

4.083.99

1

2

3

4

5

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Drive to achive

Not at all

Average

Highest10%

AboveAverage

Belowaverage



orientation week.

3.593.49 3.52 3.49

3.423.33 3.34

3.18

1

2

3

4

5

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Emotional health

Not at all

Average

Highest10%

AboveAverage

Belowaverage



orientation week.

3.683.61 3.62 3.65 3.61

3.553.63 3.60

1

2

3

4

5

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Leadership ability

Not at all

Average

Highest10%

AboveAverage

Belowaverage



orientation week.

3.19

3.333.26 3.23

3.183.26 3.26

3.21

1

2

3

4

5

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Mathematical ability

Not at all

Average

Highest10%

AboveAverage

Belowaverage



orientation week.

3.463.34

3.41 3.37 3.36

3.233.29

3.16

1

2

3

4

5

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Physical health

Not at all

Average

Highest10%

AboveAverage

Belowaverage



orientation week.

3.09 3.103.03

3.08 3.063.00 3.04

3.14

1

2

3

4

5

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Public speaking ability

Not at all

Average

Highest10%

AboveAverage

Belowaverage



orientation week.

3.323.26

3.34

1

2

3

4

5

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Risk-taking

Not at all

Average

Highest10%

AboveAverage

Belowaverage








orientation week.

3.79 3.75 3.743.64

3.753.68 3.69

3.61

1

2

3

4

5

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Self-confidence (intellectual)

Not at all

Average

Highest10%

AboveAverage

Belowaverage



orientation week.

3.37 3.38 3.36 3.33 3.333.22 3.23

3.17

1

2

3

4

5

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Self-confidence (social)

Not at all

Average

Highest10%

AboveAverage

Belowaverage



orientation week.

3.583.53

3.41 3.453.36

3.173.25

3.19

1

2

3

4

5

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Spirituality

Not at all

Average

Highest10%

AboveAverage

Belowaverage



orientation week.

3.93

3.803.88 3.86 3.87

3.94 3.923.85

1

2

3

4

5

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Understanding of others

Not at all

Average

Highest10%

AboveAverage

Belowaverage



orientation week.

3.493.55

3.40 3.42 3.37 3.43.45

3.30

1

2

3

4

5

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Writing ability

Not at all

Average

Highest10%

AboveAverage

Belowaverage



orientation week.

3.53 3.563.51

1

2

3

4

5

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Competitiveness

Not at all

Average

Highest10%

AboveAverage

Belowaverage


Item added in 2010.



orientation week.

3.23 3.18 3.13 3.14 3.10 3.10 3.08

1

2

3

4

5

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Computer skills

Not at all

Average

Highest10%

AboveAverage

Belowaverage




orientation week.

3.953.84

3.95 3.99 3.98 3.95 3.92

1

2

3

4

5

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Cooperativeness

Not at all

Average

Highest10%

AboveAverage

Belowaverage


Think about your current abilities and tell us how strong or weak you believe you are in each of the following areas:


orientation week.

2.73

1

2

3

4

5



Foreign language ability

A majorweakness

Average

A majorstrength

Somewhatstrong

Somewhatweak


Item added in 2014.



orientation week.

3.87

1

2

3

4

5



General Knowledge

A majorweakness

Average

A majorstrength

Somewhatstrong

Somewhatweak


Item added in 2014.



orientation week.

3.38

1

2

3

4

5



Interpersonal Skills

A majorweakness

Average

A majorstrength

Somewhatstrong

Somewhatweak


Item added in 2014.



orientation week.

3.82

1

2

3

4

5



Knowledge of a particular field or discipline

A majorweakness

Average

A majorstrength

Somewhatstrong

Somewhatweak


Item added in 2014.



orientation week.

3.34

1

2

3

4

5



Knowledge of people from different races/cultures

A majorweakness

Average

A majorstrength

Somewhatstrong

Somewhatweak




orientation week.

3.17 3.13 3.08

2.92.96

1

2

3

4

5

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Popularity

Not at all

Average

Highest10%

AboveAverage

Belowaverage






orientation week.

3.78

1

2

3

4

5



Problem-solving skills

A majorweakness

Average

A majorstrength

Somewhatstrong

Somewhatweak


Item added in 2014.



orientation week.

3.723.63

3.69 3.67 3.693.61 3.65

1

2

3

4

5

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Self-understanding

Not at all

Average

Highest10%

AboveAverage

Belowaverage




orientation week.

3.37

1

2

3

4

5



Understanding of problems facing your community

A majorweakness

Average

A majorstrength

Somewhatstrong

Somewhatweak


Item added in 2014.



orientation week.

3.06

1

2

3

4

5



Understanding of global issues

A majorweakness

Average

A majorstrength

Somewhatstrong

Somewhatweak

Item added in 2014.



orientation week.

3.12

1

2

3

4

5



Understanding of national issues

A majorweakness

Average

A majorstrength

Somewhatstrong

Somewhatweak


Item added in 2014.

Rate your agreement with each of the following.


orientation week.

2.64

2.88 2.852.90 2.87

3.023.09

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Wealthy people should pay a larger share of taxes than they do now

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat




orientation week.

3.05

2.67

2.86

3.14

1

2

3

4

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Addressing global climate change should be a federal priority(prior to 2014, it was "global warming")

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat

Item added in 2008.




orientation week.

2.76

1

2

3

4


The federal government should have stricter gun control laws

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat

Item added in 2016.



orientation week.

2.27

2.44

2.322.27

2.35

2.44

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Affirmative action in college admissions should be abolished

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat





orientation week.

1.97 1.95

2.19

2.34

1

2

3

4

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




The federal government should raise taxes to reduce the deficit

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat





orientation week.

3.54

1

2

3

4


Sexual activity that occurs without the presence of explicit, affirmative consent (i.e., "yes means yes") is considered sexual assault

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat

Item added in 2016.



orientation week.

1.98

1

2

3

4


There is little that a person can do to be better at math --you are either "good" or "bad" at math

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat

Item added in 2016.



orientation week.

3.32

1

2

3

4


Intelligence is something that can be improved by studying or working harder

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat

Item added in 2016.



orientation week.

1.85 1.85 1.85

1.73

1.93 1.91

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Racial discrimination is no longer a major problem in America

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat





orientation week.

2.372.44

2.58

2.70

2.88

3.08

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Same-sex couples should have the right to legal marital status

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat





orientation week.

2.34

2.092.04

1.99

2.20

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Federal military spending should be increased

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat






orientation week.

2.43 2.46

2.70

1

2

3

4

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Students from disadvantaged social backgrounds should be given preferential treatment in college admissions

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat



Item added in 2008.



orientation week.

2.21

2.10

1.94

1

2

3

4

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Undocumented immigrants should be denied access to public education

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat




Item added in 2006.



orientation week.

2.52

2.63

2.53

1

2

3

4

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




A chief benefit of a college education is that it increases one's earning power

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat






orientation week.

2.302.34

2.302.39

2.32.35

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




The death penalty should be abolished

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat





orientation week.

3.07

3.22 3.24

1

2

3

4

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Through hard work, everybody can succeed in American society

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat


Item added in 2006.





orientation week.

3.063.12

2.952.87

2.66

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




The federal government should do more to control the sale of handguns

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat






orientation week.

3.143.18 3.15

1

2

3

4

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




The federal government is not doing enough to control environmental pollution

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat

Item added in 2006.






orientation week.

3.14 3.12

2.79 2.8

1

2

3

4

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




A national health care plan is needed to cover everybody's medical costs

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat

Item added in 2006.





orientation week.

3.09

1

2

3

4

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Gays and lesbians should have the legal right to adopt a child

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat




Item added in 2010.



orientation week.

2.06

2.25 2.242.15

2.41

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Abortion should be legal

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat






orientation week.

1.78

1.98

1.88

1.77

1.99

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Realistically, an individual can do little to bring about changes in our society

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat






orientation week.

2.68 2.702.75

1

2

3

4

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Dissent is a critical component of the political process

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat


Item added in 2006.





orientation week.

2.81 2.82

3.03

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Colleges should prohibit racist/sexist speech on campus

DisagreeStrongly

DisagreeSomewhat

Agreestrongly

AgreeSomewhat






Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.

How important was each reason in your decision to come here?


orientation week.

1.86

1

2

3


My parents/relatives wanted me to come here(prior to 2016, parents and relatives were asked in two separate questions)

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant

Item added in 2016.




orientation week.

1.86 1.84 1.83

1.94

1

2

3

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




My parents wanted me to come here(in 2016, parents and relatives were combined into one question)

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant


Item added in 2008.




orientation week.

1.67 1.66

1.79

1.591.56

1.52

1.63

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




My relatives wanted me to come here(in 2016, parents and relatives were combined into one question)

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant





orientation week.

1.611.56

1.64

1.78

1.691.73

1.80

1.71

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




My teacher advised me

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant




orientation week.

2.73 2.72

2.81 2.80 2.782.82 2.80

2.74

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




This college has a very good academic reputation

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant




orientation week.

2.15

2.012.05

2.24

2.16

2.23

2.33

2.41

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




This college has a very good reputation for its social and extracurricular activities

("and extracurricular" added in 2016)

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant




orientation week.

2.872.83

2.92 2.91 2.902.94

2.87 2.86

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




I was offered financial assistance

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant




orientation week.

2.79

2.89 2.87 2.89 2.88 2.88 2.88

1

2

3

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




The cost of attending this college

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant

Item added in 2004.




orientation week.

1.56 1.54

1.65

1.71

1.62 1.63

1.77 1.79

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




High school counselor advised me

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant




orientation week.

1.25 1.28 1.28

1.38

1.211.27

1.391.42

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Private college counselor advised me

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant




orientation week.

1.321.37 1.36

1.42

1.341.38

1.54

1.47

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




I wanted to live near home

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant




orientation week.

1.281.25

1.341.40

1.341.31

1.34

1.43

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Not offered aid by first choice

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant




orientation week.

1.461.52

1.43 1.431.47

1.51

1

2

3

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Could not afford first choice

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant

Item added in 2006.




orientation week.

2.29 2.30

2.40

2.33

2.222.26 2.28

1

2

3

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




This college's graduates gain admission to top graduate/professional schools

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant

Item added in 2004.




orientation week.

2.49 2.48

2.592.54

2.572.51 2.53

1

2

3

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




This college's graduates get good jobs

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant

Item added in 2004.




orientation week.

1.86

1.791.74

1.82

1.75

1.65

1.731.70

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




I was attracted by the religious affiliation/orientation of the college

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant




orientation week.

2.40

2.29

2.45

2.29

2.36 2.362.32 2.33

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




I wanted to go to a school about the size of this college

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant




orientation week.

1.95

2.11

2.19

1.86

1.80

1.91.84

1.78

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Rankings in national magazines

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant




orientation week.

1.421.47 1.46 1.44

1.24

1.35

1.461.41

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




I was admitted through an Early Action or Early Decision program

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant




orientation week.

2.052.10

2.17 2.182.14

2.352.29

1

2

3

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




A visit to the campus

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant

Item added in 2004.




orientation week.

2.42

1

2

3


This college's graduates make a difference in the world

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant

Item added in 2016.




orientation week.

1.68

1.82

1.98 1.97

1.90 1.91 1.91

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Information from a website

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant





orientation week.

1.21 1.19

1.281.22 1.21

1.29

1

2

3

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




The athletic department recruited me

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant






orientation week.

1.12 1.12

1.20

1

2

3

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Ability to take online courses

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant


Item added in 2010.




orientation week.

2.07

2.19

1

2

3




The percentage of students that graduate from this college

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

VeryImportant

Item added in 2012.





orientation week.

3.32

1

2

3

4

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




The current economic situation significantly affected my college choice

DisagreeStrongly

Agree Somewhat

Agree strongly

Disagree Somewhat

Item added in 2010.




During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week doing the following activities?


orientation week.

3.99 3.983.86

4.00 3.97 3.96 3.933.82

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Studying/Homework

None

3-5hours

Over 20hours

Less than1 hour

1-2hours

6-10hours

11-15hours

16-20hours



orientation week.

5.22 5.235.08 5.10

4.89

4.53 4.514.30

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Socializing with friends in person(in 2016, "in person" was added)

None

3-5hours

Over 20hours

Less than1 hour

1-2hours

6-10hours

11-15hours

16-20hours



orientation week.

3.33 3.38 3.39

3.69

3.93

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Online social networks (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

None

3-5hours

Over 20hours

Less than1 hour

1-2hours

6-10hours

11-15hours

16-20hours

Item added in 2008.



orientation week.

2.39 2.342.24 2.16

2.011.79 1.85 1.81

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Partying

None

3-5hours

Over 20hours

Less than1 hour

1-2hours

6-10hours

11-15hours

16-20hours



orientation week.

3.03 3.003.13 3.15

2.89 2.93.05

3.28

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Student clubs/groups

None

3-5hours

Over 20hours

Less than1 hour

1-2hours

6-10hours

11-15hours

16-20hours



orientation week.

4.154.03

3.91 3.94 3.86 3.82 3.88

3.47

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Exercise or sports

None

3-5hours

Over 20hours

Less than1 hour

1-2hours

6-10hours

11-15hours

16-20hours



orientation week.

4.56 4.524.34 4.37

3.943.83

3.64

4.27

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Working (for pay)

None

3-5hours

Over 20hours

Less than1 hour

1-2hours

6-10hours

11-15hours

16-20hours



orientation week.

3.11

3.333.20

3.43

3.203.33

3.03

3.34

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Household/childcare duties

None

3-5hours

Over 20hours

Less than1 hour

1-2hours

6-10hours

11-15hours

16-20hours



orientation week.

2.93 2.902.99 2.91 2.94

3.04 3.11

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Volunteer work

None

3-5hours

Over 20hours

Less than1 hour

1-2hours

6-10hours

11-15hours

16-20hours




orientation week.

2.932.82 2.89

3.032.87

2.72 2.77

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Talking with teachers outside of class

None

3-5hours

Over 20hours

Less than1 hour

1-2hours

6-10hours

11-15hours

16-20hours




orientation week.

3.66

3.923.74 3.68

3.38 3.433.34

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Watching TV

None

3-5hours

Over 20hours

Less than1 hour

1-2hours

6-10hours

11-15hours

16-20hours




orientation week.

3.233.33

3.23

3.47 3.40

3.16 3.14

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Reading for pleasure

None

3-5hours

Over 20hours

Less than1 hour

1-2hours

6-10hours

11-15hours

16-20hours




orientation week.

2.40

2.70 2.662.57 2.58 2.57

2.88

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Playing video/computer games

None

3-5hours

Over 20hours

Less than1 hour

1-2hours

6-10hours

11-15hours

16-20hours



orientation week.

1.25

1

2

3

4

5


Will you pursue a science-related research career?

DefinitelyNo

Uncertain

DefinitelyYes

ProbablyYes

ProbablyNo

Item added in 2016.

To what extent are the following statements true of you:


orientation week.

2.72

1

2

3

4

5


I have a strong sense of belonging to a community of scientists

Strongly Disagree

Neutral

StronglyAgree

Agree Somewhat

DisagreeSomewhat

Item added in 2016.



orientation week.

3.35

1

2

3

4

5


I derive great personal satisfaction from working on a team that is doing important research

Strongly Disagree

Neutral

StronglyAgree

Agree Somewhat

DisagreeSomewhat

Item added in 2016.



orientation week.

2.39

1

2

3

4

5


I think of myself as a scientist

Strongly Disagree

Neutral

StronglyAgree

Agree Somewhat

DisagreeSomewhat

Item added in 2016.



orientation week.

2.72

1

2

3

4

5


I feel like I belong in the field of science

Strongly Disagree

Neutral

StronglyAgree

Agree Somewhat

DisagreeSomewhat

Item added in 2016.

Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:


orientation week.

1.751.70

1.80 1.791.75

1.81 1.79

1.94

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Becoming accomplished in one of the performing arts (acting, dancing, etc.)

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

Essential

Very Important



orientation week.

2.77

2.602.65 2.67 2.67 2.69

2.632.54

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Becoming an authority in my field

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

Essential

Very Important



orientation week.

2.42 2.422.46 2.47

2.42

2.572.63

2.54

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Obtaining recognition from my collegues for contributions to my special field

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

Essential

Very Important



orientation week.

1.901.97 1.97

1.901.94

1.751.83

1.98

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Influencing the political structure

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

Essential

Very Important



orientation week.

2.56

2.44 2.462.52 2.52

2.38 2.39

2.54

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Influencing social values

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

Essential

Very Important



orientation week.

2.98 3.002.96

2.892.93 2.9

2.77

2.92

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Raising a family

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

Essential

Very Important



orientation week.

2.84

2.68

2.852.89

2.81

3.003.09

3.14

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Being very well off financially

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

Essential

Very Important



orientation week.

3.11

3.02 3.04

3.143.18 3.15 3.13

3.19

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Helping others who are in difficulty

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

Essential

Very Important



orientation week.

1.69 1.70

1.821.78 1.80

1.891.81

1.94

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Making a theoretical contribution to science

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

Essential

Very Important



orientation week.

1.80

1.94 1.921.86 1.84 1.81 1.83

2.03

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Writing original works (poems, novels, etc.)

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

Essential

Very Important



orientation week.

1.68

1.831.77 1.78

1.68 1.691.77

1.89

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Creating artistic works (painting, sculpture, etc.)

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

Essential

Very Important



orientation week.

2.11 2.13 2.162.21

2.04

2.17 2.16

2.32

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Becoming successful in a business of my own

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

Essential

Very Important



orientation week.

2.06 2.03

2.15

2.31

2.17 2.16 2.14

2.38

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Becoming involved in programs to clean up the environment

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

Essential

Very Important



orientation week.

2.70

2.59

2.762.70

2.63

2.512.55 2.56

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Developing a meaningful philosophy of life

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

Essential

Very Important



orientation week.

2.27

2.11

2.23

2.36

2.22 2.25 2.28

2.38

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Participating in a community action program

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

Essential

Very Important



orientation week.

2.572.52

2.582.62

2.58

2.41

2.52

2.72

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Helping to promote racial understanding

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

Essential

Very Important



orientation week.

2.16

2.27 2.252.29

2.19

1.98

2.12

2.29

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Keeping up to date with political affairs

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

Essential

Very Important



orientation week.

2.242.18 2.18

2.312.23

2.162.23

2.38

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Becoming a community leader

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

Essential

Very Important



orientation week.

2.802.76

2.83

2.97

2.80 2.83 2.802.89

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Improving my understanding of other countries and cultures

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

Essential

Very Important



orientation week.

2.97

2.82

2.69

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Integrating spirituality into my life

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

Essential

Very Important








orientation week.

2.64

2.54 2.53 2.50

1

2

3

4

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Adopting "green" practices to protect the environment

NotImportant

Somewhat Important

Essential

Very Important

Item added in 2008.


What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:


orientation week.

2.41 2.452.38

2.282.33

2.29

2.452.36

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Change major field

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance



orientation week.

2.522.56 2.58

2.352.43 2.41

2.512.45

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Change career choice

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance



orientation week.

2.372.32

2.282.24

2.16

2.02

2.14 2.15

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Participate in student government

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance



orientation week.

3.30

3.06

3.25 3.27 3.26

3.163.20 3.17

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Get a job to help pay for college expenses

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance



orientation week.

1.68

1.58

1.45

1.56 1.531.45

1.53

1.67

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Join a social fraternity or sorority

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance



orientation week.

1.791.88

1.811.74

1.651.61

1.681.60

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Transfer to another college before graduating

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance



orientation week.

3.21

3.033.10

3.143.07

3.163.12 3.10

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Participate in volunteer or community service work

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance



orientation week.

2.302.37 2.38

2.592.52 2.54 2.51

2.72

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Seek personal counseling

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance



orientation week.

3.47

3.333.40 3.40

3.49

3.36 3.363.44

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Communicate regularly with your professors

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance



orientation week.

3.41

3.23

3.38 3.41

3.25 3.223.30 3.30

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Participate in student clubs/groups

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance



orientation week.

3.093.13

3.03

3.24

3.083.04

3.273.22

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Participate in a study abroad program

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance



orientation week.

3.163.21

3.05

3.19

2.90

1

2

3

4

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Work on a professor's research project

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance

Item added in 2008.



orientation week.

3.193.11

3.04 3.01

3.11

1

2

3

4

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Get tutoring help in specific courses

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance

Item added in 2008.



orientation week.

1.72

1.56

1.731.69

1

2

3

4

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Take courses from more than one college simultaneously

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance

Item added in 2010.



orientation week.

1.41

1.60 1.57

1

2

3

4




Take a leave of absence from this college temporarily

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance

Item added in 2012.



orientation week.

1.69

1.79

1

2

3

4



Take a course exclusively online (in 2016, "at this institution" was removed from end of question)

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance

Item added in 2014.



orientation week.

2.79

3.10

1

2

3

4



Vote in a local, state, or national election

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance

Item added in 2014.



orientation week.

1.831.78

1.69

1.931.99 2.02 2.01

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Work full-time while attending college

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance




orientation week.

2.592.55 2.55

1

2

3

4

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Play club, intramural, or recreational sports

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance


Item added in 2010.



orientation week.

2.242.20

2.01

2.15

1.94

1.841.91

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Play intercollegiate athletics (e.g., NCAA or NAIA-sponsored)(originally worded "varsity/intercollegiate athletics")

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance




orientation week.

3.653.59 3.57

3.42

3.62 3.63 3.63

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Make at least a "B" average

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance




orientation week.

2.292.36

2.42

2.04

2.27

1

2

3

4

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Need extra time to complete your degree requirements

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance


Item added in 2006.



orientation week.

2.23

2.33

2.14

2.34 2.34

2.13 2.11

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Participate in student protests or demonstrations

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance




orientation week.

3.68

3.583.62 3.62 3.63 3.65 3.64

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Be satisfied with your college

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance




orientation week.

3.773.71

3.763.71 3.73

3.663.60

1

2

3

4

2002Response

Rate: 87.6%

2004Response

Rate: 93.2%

2006Response

Rate: 85.6%

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Socialize with someone of another racial/ethnic group

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance




orientation week.

3.20

3.08 3.11

3.24

1

2

3

4

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Have a roommate of a different race/ethnicity

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance

Item added in 2008.




orientation week.

3.48 3.493.44 3.41

1

2

3

4

2008Response

Rate: 89.6%

2010Response

Rate: 87.0%




Discuss course content with students outside of class

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance

Item added in 2008.




orientation week.

1.51

1

2

3

4



Take a course exclusively online at a different institution

No Chance

Very LittleChance

Very Good Chance

SomeChance

Item added in 2014.


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