April 2014

The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) collects information from first-year (FY) and senior (SR) undergraduates from hundreds of universities about their participation in programs and activities relevant to their learning and personal development. The results provide an estimate of how students spend their time (which we know influences their success) and can be used as an indirect measure of student learning and development. The survey includes 85 items; 42 of the most critical items are used to build five ‘Benchmarks of Effective Educational Practice’. The benchmarks reflect student behaviors and institutional features that are powerful contributors to student learning and personal development (http://nsse.iub.edu/pdf/nsse_benchmarks.pdf). The purpose of this report is to explore differences in benchmark means between students with an undeclared major and all other majors. An appendix is also included, which shows the frequency responses for all of the survey questions in the 2012 NSSE across undeclared status. Since NSSE surveys at the first-year and senior student levels comparisons of NSSE responses always need to be made within a student level. Among the 2012 NSSE sample about 20% of first-year respondents and .3% of senior respondents have an undeclared major. At CSU in spring 2012, about 29.3% of freshmen and about .7% of seniors have an undeclared major. Students with an undeclared major are underrepresented in the NSSE samples. Please note that these rates are based on the number of undeclared NSSE respondents (337 first-year and 5 seniors) as well as the total number of NSSE respondents and CSU enrollment at census of the spring 2012 semester. Since there is such a small number of senior NSSE respondents, discussion of results is limited to first-year students.

Results by benchmark for undeclared first-year respondents are as follows:

Level of Academic Challenge (LAC): Undeclared first-year students have a lower LAC benchmark mean compared to other first-year NSSE respondents.

o Compared to other first-year respondents, a smaller proportion of undeclared first-year students (10% compared to 17%) responded that they very frequently work harder than they thought they could to meet academic expectations.

o Only 41% of undeclared first-year students (compared to 51% of other first-year students) report studying more than 15 hours a week.

Active and Collaborative Learning (ACL): Undeclared first-year students have a lower ACL benchmark mean compared to other first-year NSSE respondents.

o Ten percent of undeclared first-year respondents (compared to 16% of other first-year students) report asking questions in class very often.

o A smaller proportion of undeclared first-year students, compared to other first-year respondents, report discussing classroom topics outside of class very often (17% compared to 26%).

Student-Faculty Interaction (SFI): Undeclared first-year students have a very similar mean score for SFI compared to other first year NSSE respondents.

NSSE Scores for Undeclared Students

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Enriching Educational Experiences (EEE): Undeclared first-year students have a lower EEE benchmark mean compared to other first-year NSSE respondents.

o Smaller proportions of undeclared first-year students plan to do senior capstones, volunteer work, or internships compared to other first-year students.

o Compared to other first-year students, a larger proportion of undeclared first-year students do not participate in co-curricular activities (32% compared to 40%).

Supportive Campus Environment (SCE): Undeclared first-year students have a very similar mean score for SCE compared to other first-year NSSE respondents.

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Class Mean an Mean a n Sig b

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First-Year 51.6 329 54.0 1324 *** .19Senior 51.8 5 56.6 1658

Note: Each box and whiskers chart plots the 5th (bottom of lower bar), 25th (bottom of box), 50th (middle line), 75th (top of box), and 95th (top of upper bar) percentile scores. The dot shows the benchmark mean.

Level of Academic Challenge (LAC) ItemsChallenging intellectual and creative work is central to student learning and collegiate quality. Colleges and universities promote high levels of student achievement by emphasizing the importance of academic effort and setting high expectations for student performance.

Distributions of Student Benchmark Scores

a Benchmarks with mean differences that are larger than would be expected by chance alone are noted with one, two, or three asterisks, denoting one of three significance levels (p<.1, p< .05 and p<.01). The smaller the significance level, the smaller the likelihood that the difference is due to chance. Please note that statistical significance does not guarantee that the result is substantive or important. b * p<.1 ** p<.05 ***p<.01 (2-tailed)c Effect size (only shown for statistically significant differences) indicates the practical significance of the mean difference. It is calculated by dividing the mean difference by the pooled standard deviation. In practice, an effect size of .2 is often considered small, .5 moderate, and .8 large.

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NSSE 2012 Benchmark Comparisons

Level of Academic Challenge (LAC)

Mean Comparisons

Colorado State University

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● Hours spent preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, doing homework or lab work, etc.) ● Number of assigned textbooks, books, or book-length packs of course readings ● Number of written papers or reports of 20 pages or more, between 5 and 19 pages, and fewer than 5 pages ● Coursework emphasizes: Analysis of the basic elements of an idea, experience or theory ● Coursework emphasizes: Synthesis and organizing of ideas, information, or experiences into new, more complex interpretations and relationships ● Coursework emphasizes: Making judgments about the value of information, arguments, or methods ● Coursework emphasizes: Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations ● Working harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations ● Campus environment emphasizes: Spending significant amount of time studying and on academic work

Class Mean an Mean a n Sig b

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First-Year 37.4 337 41.7 1354 *** .27Senior 50.5 5 50.4 1704

Note: Each box and whiskers chart plots the 5th (bottom of lower bar), 25th (bottom of box), 50th (middle line), 75th (top of box), and 95th (top of upper bar) percentile scores. The dot shows the benchmark mean.

Active and Collaborative Learning (ACL) ItemsStudents learn more when they are intensely involved in their education and asked to think about what they are learning in different settings. Collaborating with others in solving problems or mastering difficult material prepares students for the messy, unscripted problems they will encounter daily during and after college.

a Benchmarks with mean differences that are larger than would be expected by chance alone are noted with one, two, or three asterisks, denoting one of three significance levels (p<.1, p< .05 and p<.01). The smaller the significance level, the smaller the likelihood that the difference is due to chance. Please note that statistical significance does not guarantee that the result is substantive or important. b * p<.1 ** p<.05 ***p<.01 (2-tailed)c Effect size (only shown for statistically significant differences) indicates the practical significance of the mean difference. It is calculated by dividing the mean difference by the pooled standard deviation. In practice, an effect size of .2 is often considered small, .5 moderate, and .8 large.

Distributions of Student Benchmark Scores

All Other Majors

Colorado State UniversityNSSE 2012 Benchmark Comparisons

Active and Collaborative Learning (ACL)

Mean Comparisons

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● Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions ● Made a class presentation ● Worked with other students on projects during class ● Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments ● Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary) ● Participated in a community-based project (e.g., service learning) as part of a regular course ● Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class (students, family members, co-workers, etc.)

Class Mean an Mean a n Sig b

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First-Year 32.4 328 33.9 1325Senior 34.4 5 41.7 1661

NSSE 2012 Benchmark Comparisons

Student-Faculty Interaction (SFI)

Mean Comparisons

All Other Majors

Colorado State UniversityUndeclared

Undeclared

a Benchmarks with mean differences that are larger than would be expected by chance alone are noted with one, two, or three asterisks, denoting one of three significance levels (p<.1, p< .05, and p<.01). The smaller the significance level, the smaller the likelihood that the difference is due to chance. Please note that statistical significance does not guarantee that the result is substantive or important. b * p<.1 ** p<.05 ***p<.01 (2-tailed)c Effect size (only shown for statistically significant differences) indicates the practical significance of the mean difference. It is calculated by dividing the mean difference by the pooled standard deviation. In practice, an effect size of .2 is often considered small, .5 moderate, and .8 large.

Distributions of Student Benchmark Scores

Note: Each box and whiskers chart plots the 5th (bottom of lower bar), 25th (bottom of box), 50th (middle line), 75th (top of box), and 95th (top of upper bar) percentile scores. The dot shows the benchmark mean.

Student-Faculty Interaction (SFI) ItemsStudents learn firsthand how experts think about and solve practical problems by interacting with faculty members inside and outside the classroom. As a result, their teachers become role models, mentors, and guides for continuous, life-long learning.

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● Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor ● Talked about career plans with a faculty member or advisor ● Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with faculty members outside of class ● Worked with faculty members on activities other than coursework (committees, orientation, student-life activities, etc.) ● Received prompt written or oral feedback from faculty on your academic performance ● Worked on a research project with a faculty member outside of course or program requirements

Class Mean an Mean a n Sig b

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First-Year 25.4 324 28.7 1313 *** .25Senior 25.7 5 41.7 1657 ** 1.14

NSSE 2012 Benchmark Comparisons

Enriching Educational Experiences (EEE)

Mean Comparisons

All Other Majors

Colorado State UniversityUndeclared

Undeclared

a Benchmarks with mean differences that are larger than would be expected by chance alone are noted with one, two, or three asterisks, denoting one of three significance levels (p<.1, p< .05, and p<.01). The smaller the significance level, the smaller the likelihood that the difference is due to chance. Please note that statistical significance does not guarantee that the result is substantive or important. b * p<.1 ** p<.05 ***p<.01 (2-tailed)c Effect size (only shown for statistically significant differences) indicates the practical significance of the mean difference. It is calculated by dividing the mean difference by the pooled standard deviation. In practice, an effect size of .2 is often considered small, .5 moderate, and .8 large.

Distributions of Student Benchmark Scores

Note: Each box and whiskers chart plots the 5th (bottom of lower bar), 25th (bottom of box), 50th (middle line), 75th (top of box), and 95th (top of upper bar) percentile scores. The dot shows the benchmark mean.

Enriching Educational Experiences (EEE) ItemsComplementary learning opportunities enhance academic programs. Diversity experiences teach students valuable things about themselves and others. Technology facilitates collaboration between peers and instructors. Internships, community service, and senior capstone courses provide opportunities to integrate and apply knowledge.

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● Hours spent participating in co-curricular activities (organizations, campus publications, student gov., social fraternity or sorority, etc.) ● Practicum, internship, field experience, co-op experience, or clinical assignment ● Community service or volunteer work ● Foreign language coursework and study abroad ● Independent study or self-designed major ● Culminating senior experience (capstone course, senior project or thesis, comprehensive exam, etc.) ● Serious conversations with students of different religious beliefs, political opinions, or personal values ● Serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity than your own ● Using electronic medium (e.g., listserv, chat group, Internet, instant messaging, etc.) to discuss or complete an assignment ● Campus environment encouraging contact among students from different economic, social, and racial or ethnic backgrounds ● Participate in a learning community or some other formal program where groups of students take two or more classes together

Class Mean an Mean a n Sig b

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First-Year 63.5 320 64.4 1304Senior 63.3 5 58.5 1639

NSSE 2012 Benchmark Comparisons

Supportive Campus Environment (SCE)

Mean Comparisons

All Other Majors

Colorado State UniversityUndeclared

Undeclared

a Benchmarks with mean differences that are larger than would be expected by chance alone are noted with one, two, or three asterisks, denoting one of three significance levels (p<.1, p< .05, and p<.01). The smaller the significance level, the smaller the likelihood that the difference is due to chance. Please note that statistical significance does not guarantee that the result is substantive or important. b * p<.1 ** p<.05 ***p<.01 (2-tailed)c Effect size (only shown for statistically significant differences) indicates the practical significance of the mean difference. It is calculated by dividing the mean difference by the pooled standard deviation. In practice, an effect size of .2 is often considered small, .5 moderate, and .8 large.

Distributions of Student Benchmark Scores

Note: Each box and whiskers chart plots the 5th (bottom of lower bar), 25th (bottom of box), 50th (middle line), 75th (top of box), and 95th (top of upper bar) percentile scores. The dot shows the benchmark mean.

Supportive Campus Environment (SCE) ItemsStudents perform better and are more satisfied at colleges that are committed to their success and cultivate positive working and social relations among different groups on campus.

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● Campus environment provides the support you need to help you succeed academically ● Campus environment helps you cope with your non-academic responsibilities (work, family, etc.) ● Campus environment provides the support you need to thrive socially ● Quality of relationships with other students ● Quality of relationships with faculty members ● Quality of relationships with administrative personnel and offices

Appendix

Variable Response Options Count % Count % Count % Count %1a. Never 32 9% 92 7% 0 0% 51 3%

Sometimes 171 51% 633 47% 2 40% 617 36%Often 101 30% 408 30% 1 20% 538 32%Very often 33 10% 218 16% 2 40% 496 29%

Total 337 100% 1,351 100% 5 100% 1,702 100%1b. Never 100 30% 315 23% 0 0% 133 8%

Sometimes 169 51% 719 54% 3 60% 673 40%Often 50 15% 243 18% 1 20% 578 34%Very often 13 4% 64 5% 1 20% 308 18%

Total 332 100% 1,341 100% 5 100% 1,692 100%1c. Never 50 15% 213 16% 0 0% 298 18%

Sometimes 108 32% 464 35% 2 40% 682 40%Often 130 39% 450 34% 2 40% 465 27%Very often 47 14% 214 16% 1 20% 252 15%

Total 335 100% 1,341 100% 5 100% 1,697 100%1d. Never 5 1% 29 2% 0 0% 18 1%

Sometimes 66 20% 285 21% 0 0% 194 11%Often 162 48% 606 45% 4 80% 611 36%Very often 104 31% 424 32% 1 20% 871 51%

Total 337 100% 1,344 100% 5 100% 1,694 100%1e. Never 25 7% 98 7% 0 0% 187 11%

Sometimes 119 36% 459 34% 1 20% 603 36%Often 138 41% 543 40% 3 60% 565 33%Very often 52 16% 246 18% 1 20% 333 20%

Total 334 100% 1,346 100% 5 100% 1,688 100%1f. Never 59 18% 286 21% 2 40% 256 15%

Sometimes 192 57% 776 58% 1 20% 968 57%Often 61 18% 194 14% 1 20% 323 19%Very often 23 7% 88 7% 1 20% 148 9%

Total 335 100% 1,344 100% 5 100% 1,695 100%1g. Never 61 18% 222 17% 0 0% 198 12%

Sometimes 176 53% 590 44% 1 20% 714 42%Often 73 22% 405 30% 3 60% 535 32%Very often 25 7% 123 9% 1 20% 249 15%

Total 335 100% 1,340 100% 5 100% 1,696 100%

NSSE 2012 Engagement Item Frequency DistributionsColorado State University

First-Year Students

Come to class without completing readings or assignments

CLUNPREP

Worked with other students on projects during class

CLASSGRP(ACL)

Included diverse perspectives (different races, religions, genders, political beliefs, etc.) in class discussions or writing assignments

DIVCLASS

Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions

CLQUEST(ACL)

Made a class presentation CLPRESEN(ACL)

Undeclared All Other Majors Undeclared All Other Majors

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Prepared two or more drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in

REWROPAP

Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information from various sources

INTEGRAT

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Variable Response Options Count % Count % Count % Count %

NSSE 2012 Engagement Item Frequency DistributionsColorado State University

First-Year Students

Undeclared All Other Majors Undeclared All Other Majors

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1h. OCCGRP Never 35 10% 118 9% 0 0% 74 4%(ACL) Sometimes 154 46% 512 38% 3 60% 475 28%

Often 115 34% 478 35% 0 0% 621 36%Very often 32 10% 241 18% 2 40% 533 31%

Total 336 100% 1,349 100% 5 100% 1,703 100%1i. INTIDEAS Never 11 3% 43 3% 0 0% 35 2%

Sometimes 143 43% 466 35% 2 40% 301 18%Often 131 40% 541 41% 2 40% 735 44%Very often 45 14% 273 21% 1 20% 593 36%

Total 330 100% 1,323 100% 5 100% 1,664 100%1j. TUTOR Never 178 54% 598 45% 2 40% 637 38%

(ACL) Sometimes 110 33% 469 35% 2 40% 616 37%Often 29 9% 173 13% 0 0% 254 15%Very often 14 4% 84 6% 1 20% 158 9%

Total 331 100% 1,324 100% 5 100% 1,665 100%1k. COMMPROJ Never 196 59% 840 64% 3 60% 899 54%

(ACL) Sometimes 84 25% 307 23% 2 40% 454 27%Often 31 9% 105 8% 0 0% 174 11%Very often 19 6% 68 5% 0 0% 128 8%

Total 330 100% 1,320 100% 5 100% 1,655 100%1l. ITACADEM Never 44 13% 161 12% 2 40% 201 12%

(EEE) Sometimes 133 40% 384 29% 1 20% 492 30%Often 86 26% 395 30% 0 0% 464 28%Very often 67 20% 385 29% 2 40% 507 30%

Total 330 100% 1,325 100% 5 100% 1,664 100%1m. EMAIL Never 9 3% 26 2% 0 0% 9 1%

Sometimes 93 28% 339 26% 1 20% 230 14%Often 132 40% 503 38% 2 40% 553 33%Very often 93 28% 453 34% 2 40% 872 52%

Total 327 100% 1,321 100% 5 100% 1,664 100%1n. FACGRADE Never 41 12% 122 9% 0 0% 86 5%

(SFI) Sometimes 157 48% 611 46% 3 60% 653 39%Often 101 31% 400 30% 0 0% 561 34%Very often 30 9% 192 14% 2 40% 358 22%

Total 329 100% 1,325 100% 5 100% 1,658 100%

Used e-mail to communicate with an instructor

Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor

Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments

Put together ideas or concepts from different courses when completing assignments or during class discussions

Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary)

Participated in a community-based project (e.g., service learning) as part of a regular course

Used an electronic medium (listserv, chat group, Internet, instant messaging, etc.) to discuss or complete an assignment

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Variable Response Options Count % Count % Count % Count %

NSSE 2012 Engagement Item Frequency DistributionsColorado State University

First-Year Students

Undeclared All Other Majors Undeclared All Other Majors

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1o. FACPLANS Never 61 19% 232 18% 1 20% 242 15%(SFI) Sometimes 143 44% 630 48% 3 60% 676 41%

Often 92 28% 302 23% 0 0% 483 29%Very often 32 10% 158 12% 1 20% 259 16%

Total 328 100% 1,322 100% 5 100% 1,660 100%1p. FACIDEAS Never 139 42% 541 41% 3 60% 492 30%

(SFI) Sometimes 121 37% 536 41% 1 20% 755 45%Often 51 15% 173 13% 1 20% 280 17%Very often 19 6% 72 5% 0 0% 137 8%

Total 330 100% 1,322 100% 5 100% 1,664 100%1q. FACFEED Never 22 7% 100 8% 0 0% 93 6%

(SFI) Sometimes 141 43% 500 38% 0 0% 622 38%Often 134 41% 545 41% 4 80% 704 42%Very often 30 9% 177 13% 1 20% 239 14%

Total 327 100% 1,322 100% 5 100% 1,658 100%1r. WORKHARD Never 25 8% 102 8% 1 20% 113 7%

(LAC) Sometimes 138 42% 504 38% 2 40% 591 36%Often 132 40% 493 37% 2 40% 623 38%Very often 33 10% 220 17% 0 0% 333 20%

Total 328 100% 1,319 100% 5 100% 1,660 100%1s. FACOTHER Never 176 54% 718 55% 3 60% 709 43%

(SFI) Sometimes 97 30% 394 30% 2 40% 541 33%Often 40 12% 153 12% 0 0% 250 15%Very often 12 4% 49 4% 0 0% 150 9%

Total 325 100% 1,314 100% 5 100% 1,650 100%1t. OOCIDEAS Never 17 5% 53 4% 1 20% 40 2%

(ACL) Sometimes 135 42% 431 33% 0 0% 480 29%Often 119 37% 495 37% 3 60% 671 41%Very often 54 17% 345 26% 1 20% 464 28%

Total 325 100% 1,324 100% 5 100% 1,655 100%1u. DIVRSTUD Never 53 16% 177 13% 1 20% 233 14%

(EEE) Sometimes 121 37% 457 35% 2 40% 662 40%Often 102 31% 370 28% 2 40% 412 25%Very often 51 16% 319 24% 0 0% 350 21%

Total 327 100% 1,323 100% 5 100% 1,657 100%

Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with faculty members outside of class

Received prompt written or oral feedback from faculty on your academic performance

Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations

Worked with faculty members on activities other than coursework (committees, orientation, student life activities, etc.)

Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class (students, family members, co-workers, etc.)

Had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity than your own

Talked about career plans with a faculty member or advisor

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NSSE 2012 Engagement Item Frequency DistributionsColorado State University

First-Year Students

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1v. DIFFSTU2 Never 33 10% 94 7% 1 20% 119 7%(EEE) Sometimes 123 38% 390 29% 1 20% 598 36%

Often 113 35% 458 35% 2 40% 512 31%Very often 58 18% 384 29% 1 20% 431 26%

Total 327 100% 1,326 100% 5 100% 1,660 100%2a. MEMORIZE Very little 12 4% 41 3% 1 20% 111 7%

Some 74 23% 307 23% 1 20% 460 28%Quite a bit 150 46% 565 43% 2 40% 610 37%Very much 92 28% 409 31% 1 20% 473 29%

Total 328 100% 1,322 100% 5 100% 1,654 100%2b. ANALYZE Very little 4 1% 16 1% 0 0% 22 1%

(LAC) Some 77 24% 194 15% 1 20% 185 11%Quite a bit 150 46% 623 47% 2 40% 694 42%Very much 95 29% 480 37% 2 40% 749 45%

Total 326 100% 1,313 100% 5 100% 1,650 100%2c. SYNTHESZ Very little 12 4% 45 3% 0 0% 49 3%

(LAC) Some 102 31% 325 25% 1 20% 347 21%Quite a bit 143 44% 593 45% 4 80% 641 39%Very much 68 21% 356 27% 0 0% 606 37%

Total 325 100% 1,319 100% 5 100% 1,643 100%2d. EVALUATE Very little 15 5% 53 4% 0 0% 78 5%

(LAC) Some 95 29% 346 26% 3 60% 394 24%Quite a bit 147 45% 590 45% 0 0% 668 41%Very much 71 22% 331 25% 2 40% 509 31%

Total 328 100% 1,320 100% 5 100% 1,649 100%2e. APPLYING Very little 12 4% 43 3% 0 0% 48 3%

(LAC) Some 75 23% 232 18% 1 20% 236 14%Quite a bit 140 43% 534 40% 3 60% 580 35%Very much 100 31% 512 39% 1 20% 789 48%

Total 327 100% 1,321 100% 5 100% 1,653 100%3a. READASGN None 2 1% 11 1% 0 0% 27 2%

(LAC) 1-4 70 21% 290 22% 0 0% 560 34%5-10 161 49% 647 49% 3 60% 617 37%11-20 64 20% 252 19% 1 20% 268 16%More than 20 31 9% 122 9% 1 20% 183 11%

Total 328 100% 1,322 100% 5 100% 1,655 100%

Number of assigned textbooks, books, or book-length packs of course readings

Had serious conversations with students who are very different from you in terms of their religious beliefs, political opinions, or personal values

Coursework emphasizes: Memorizing facts, ideas, or methods from your courses and readings

Coursework emphasizes: Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory

Coursework emphasizes: Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information, or experiences

Coursework emphasizes: Making judgments about the value of information, arguments, or methods

Coursework emphasizes: Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations

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NSSE 2012 Engagement Item Frequency DistributionsColorado State University

First-Year Students

Undeclared All Other Majors Undeclared All Other Majors

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3b. READOWN None 102 31% 350 27% 2 40% 314 19%1-4 186 56% 708 54% 3 60% 889 54%5-10 30 9% 169 13% 0 0% 269 16%11-20 7 2% 40 3% 0 0% 91 6%More than 20 5 2% 51 4% 0 0% 88 5%

Total 330 100% 1,318 100% 5 100% 1,651 100%3c. WRITEMOR None 276 84% 1,132 86% 4 80% 837 51%

(LAC) 1-4 37 11% 138 10% 1 20% 689 42%5-10 9 3% 29 2% 0 0% 81 5%11-20 3 1% 12 1% 0 0% 23 1%More than 20 2 1% 9 1% 0 0% 23 1%

Total 327 100% 1,320 100% 5 100% 1,653 100%3d. WRITEMID None 49 15% 201 15% 0 0% 205 12%

(LAC) 1-4 195 59% 803 61% 4 80% 771 47%5-10 71 22% 254 19% 1 20% 431 26%11-20 11 3% 53 4% 0 0% 182 11%More than 20 3 1% 9 1% 0 0% 66 4%

Total 329 100% 1,320 100% 5 100% 1,655 100%3e. WRITESML None 4 1% 15 1% 0 0% 99 6%

(LAC) 1-4 79 24% 405 31% 0 0% 542 33%5-10 146 44% 537 41% 3 60% 514 31%11-20 76 23% 267 20% 1 20% 295 18%More than 20 25 8% 99 7% 1 20% 207 12%

Total 330 100% 1,323 100% 5 100% 1,657 100%4a. PROBSETA None 44 13% 117 9% 0 0% 269 16%

1-2 108 33% 455 34% 2 40% 549 33%3-4 109 33% 471 36% 1 20% 443 27%5-6 40 12% 153 12% 2 40% 176 11%More than 6 28 9% 126 10% 0 0% 220 13%

Total 329 100% 1,322 100% 5 100% 1,657 100%4b. PROBSETB None 32 10% 124 9% 0 0% 475 29%

1-2 114 35% 473 36% 2 40% 646 39%3-4 104 32% 369 28% 2 40% 311 19%5-6 45 14% 171 13% 1 20% 91 6%More than 6 34 10% 185 14% 0 0% 128 8%

Total 329 100% 1,322 100% 5 100% 1,651 100%

Number of problem sets that take you less than an hour to complete

Number of books read on your own (not assigned) for personal enjoyment or academic enrichment

Number of written papers or reports of 20 pages or more

Number of written papers or reports between 5 and 19 pages

Number of written papers or reports of fewer than 5 pages

Number of problem sets that take you more than an hour to complete

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NSSE 2012 Engagement Item Frequency DistributionsColorado State University

First-Year Students

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5. EXAMS 1 Very little 1 0% 8 1% 0 0% 8 0%2 2 1% 8 1% 0 0% 30 2%3 11 3% 33 2% 1 20% 55 3%4 38 12% 118 9% 0 0% 150 9%5 118 36% 426 32% 0 0% 509 31%6 113 34% 455 34% 2 40% 588 36%7 Very much 47 14% 276 21% 2 40% 316 19%

Total 330 100% 1,324 100% 5 100% 1,656 100%6a. ATDART07 Never 98 30% 409 31% 2 40% 569 34%

Sometimes 157 48% 623 47% 2 40% 778 47%Often 53 16% 179 14% 0 0% 194 12%Very often 19 6% 105 8% 1 20% 113 7%

Total 327 100% 1,316 100% 5 100% 1,654 100%6b. EXRCSE05 Never 10 3% 51 4% 2 40% 103 6%

Sometimes 67 21% 335 25% 1 20% 442 27%Often 112 34% 389 30% 2 40% 462 28%Very often 137 42% 540 41% 0 0% 642 39%

Total 326 100% 1,315 100% 5 100% 1,649 100%6c. WORSHP05 Never 163 50% 616 47% 3 60% 777 47%

Sometimes 82 25% 327 25% 2 40% 449 27%Often 49 15% 175 13% 0 0% 183 11%Very often 34 10% 200 15% 0 0% 243 15%

Total 328 100% 1,318 100% 5 100% 1,652 100%6d. OWNVIEW Never 27 8% 110 8% 0 0% 118 7%

Sometimes 135 41% 479 36% 3 60% 546 33%Often 122 37% 473 36% 0 0% 640 39%Very often 44 13% 253 19% 2 40% 339 21%

Total 328 100% 1,315 100% 5 100% 1,643 100%6e. OTHRVIEW Never 14 4% 65 5% 0 0% 82 5%

Sometimes 121 37% 409 31% 1 20% 486 30%Often 133 41% 518 39% 2 40% 641 39%Very often 59 18% 320 24% 2 40% 436 27%

Total 327 100% 1,312 100% 5 100% 1,645 100%6f. CHNGVIEW Never 8 2% 32 2% 0 0% 43 3%

Sometimes 113 34% 396 30% 2 40% 435 26%Often 147 45% 528 40% 2 40% 731 44%Very often 60 18% 359 27% 1 20% 444 27%

Total 328 100% 1,315 100% 5 100% 1,653 100%

Tried to better understand someone else's views by imagining how an issue looks from his or her perspective

Learned something that changed the way you understand an issue or concept

Select the circle that best represents the extent to which your examinations during the current school year have challenged you to do your best work.

Attended an art exhibit, play, dance, music, theater, or other performance

Exercised or participated in physical fitness activities

Participated in activities to enhance your spirituality (worship, meditation, prayer, etc.)

Examined the strengths and weaknesses of your own views on a topic or issue

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Variable Response Options Count % Count % Count % Count %

NSSE 2012 Engagement Item Frequency DistributionsColorado State University

First-Year Students

Undeclared All Other Majors Undeclared All Other Majors

Undeclared

Seniors

7a. INTERN04 Have not decided 57 18% 114 9% 2 40% 103 6%(EEE) Do not plan to do 17 5% 34 3% 0 0% 206 12%

Plan to do 237 74% 1,069 81% 3 60% 422 26%Done 11 3% 95 7% 0 0% 922 56%

Total 322 100% 1,312 100% 5 100% 1,653 100%7b. VOLNTR04 Have not decided 51 16% 117 9% 3 60% 105 6%

(EEE) Do not plan to do 19 6% 54 4% 0 0% 202 12%Plan to do 157 49% 653 50% 0 0% 213 13%Done 95 30% 486 37% 2 40% 1,124 68%

Total 322 100% 1,310 100% 5 100% 1,644 100%7c. LRNCOM04 Have not decided 87 27% 361 28% 1 20% 167 10%

(EEE) Do not plan to do 82 26% 342 26% 3 60% 952 58%Plan to do 92 29% 295 23% 0 0% 113 7%Done 60 19% 303 23% 1 20% 417 25%

Total 321 100% 1,301 100% 5 100% 1,649 100%7d. RESRCH04 Have not decided 129 40% 426 33% 1 20% 260 16%

(SFI) Do not plan to do 66 21% 211 16% 4 80% 754 46%Plan to do 112 35% 577 44% 0 0% 241 15%Done 13 4% 94 7% 0 0% 398 24%

Total 320 100% 1,308 100% 5 100% 1,653 100%7e. FORLNG04 Have not decided 78 24% 284 22% 0 0% 123 7%

(EEE) Do not plan to do 113 35% 539 41% 3 60% 912 55%Plan to do 80 25% 271 21% 1 20% 100 6%Done 53 16% 215 16% 1 20% 518 31%

Total 324 100% 1,309 100% 5 100% 1,653 100%7f. STDABR04 Have not decided 93 29% 367 28% 0 0% 139 8%

(EEE) Do not plan to do 49 15% 275 21% 4 80% 1,137 69%Plan to do 174 54% 640 49% 1 20% 108 7%Done 6 2% 24 2% 0 0% 266 16%

Total 322 100% 1,306 100% 5 100% 1,650 100%7g. INDSTD04 Have not decided 127 40% 370 28% 0 0% 151 9%

(EEE) Do not plan to do 143 45% 733 56% 2 40% 1,093 67%Plan to do 44 14% 161 12% 1 20% 126 8%Done 6 2% 42 3% 2 40% 270 16%

Total 320 100% 1,306 100% 5 100% 1,640 100%

Foreign language coursework

Study abroad

Independent study or self-designed major

Practicum, internship, field experience, co-op experience, or clinical assignment

Community service or volunteer work

Participate in a learning community or some other formal program where groups of students take two or more classes together

Work on a research project with a faculty member outside of course or program requirements

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NSSE 2012 Engagement Item Frequency DistributionsColorado State University

First-Year Students

Undeclared All Other Majors Undeclared All Other Majors

Undeclared

Seniors

7h. SNRX04 Have not decided 157 49% 391 30% 1 20% 59 4%(EEE) Do not plan to do 33 10% 116 9% 1 20% 125 8%

Plan to do 125 39% 776 59% 3 60% 567 34%Done 8 2% 27 2% 0 0% 899 54%

Total 323 100% 1,310 100% 5 100% 1,650 100%8a. ENVSTU

(SCE)1 Unfriendly, Unsupportive, Sense of alienation 3 1% 10 1% 0 0% 13 1%2 6 2% 20 2% 0 0% 39 2%3 13 4% 51 4% 1 20% 62 4%4 37 11% 120 9% 1 20% 157 10%5 84 26% 256 20% 1 20% 339 21%6 103 32% 447 34% 1 20% 595 36%7 Friendly, Supportive, Sense of belonging 78 24% 407 31% 1 20% 446 27%

Total 324 100% 1,311 100% 5 100% 1,651 100%8b. ENVFAC

(SCE)1 Unavailable, Unhelpful, Unsympathetic 4 1% 8 1% 0 0% 16 1%2 6 2% 19 1% 0 0% 28 2%3 30 9% 82 6% 0 0% 98 6%4 77 24% 276 21% 0 0% 217 13%5 84 26% 383 29% 2 40% 421 25%6 88 27% 374 29% 2 40% 581 35%7 Available, Helpful, Sympathetic 34 11% 170 13% 1 20% 290 18%

Total 323 100% 1,312 100% 5 100% 1,651 100%8c. ENVADM

(SCE)1 Unhelpful, Inconsiderate, Rigid 6 2% 22 2% 0 0% 55 3%2 21 6% 59 5% 1 20% 113 7%3 26 8% 122 9% 1 20% 188 11%4 81 25% 341 26% 0 0% 363 22%5 77 24% 323 25% 1 20% 409 25%6 74 23% 289 22% 1 20% 323 20%7 Helpful, Considerate, Flexible 39 12% 154 12% 1 20% 202 12%

Total 324 100% 1,310 100% 5 100% 1,653 100%

Quality of relationships with administrative personnel and offices

Culminating senior experience (capstone course, senior project or thesis, comprehensive exam, etc.)

Quality of relationships with other students

Quality of relationships with faculty members

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Variable Response Options Count % Count % Count % Count %

NSSE 2012 Engagement Item Frequency DistributionsColorado State University

First-Year Students

Undeclared All Other Majors Undeclared All Other Majors

Undeclared

Seniors

9a. ACADPR01 0 hrs/wk 1 0% 4 0% 0 0% 4 0%(LAC) 1-5 hrs/wk 33 10% 95 7% 0 0% 166 10%

6-10 hrs/wk 75 23% 274 21% 2 40% 316 19%11-15 hrs/wk 80 25% 268 21% 1 20% 334 20%16-20 hrs/wk 65 20% 285 22% 0 0% 315 19%21-25 hrs/wk 37 12% 184 14% 1 20% 185 11%26-30 hrs/wk 19 6% 95 7% 1 20% 134 8%30+ hrs/wk 10 3% 100 8% 0 0% 193 12%

Total 320 100% 1,305 100% 5 100% 1,647 100%9b. WORKON01 0 hrs/wk 258 81% 1,059 81% 4 80% 1,066 65%

1-5 hrs/wk 10 3% 39 3% 0 0% 47 3%6-10 hrs/wk 21 7% 91 7% 0 0% 146 9%11-15 hrs/wk 16 5% 66 5% 1 20% 153 9%16-20 hrs/wk 7 2% 31 2% 0 0% 106 6%21-25 hrs/wk 5 2% 11 1% 0 0% 54 3%26-30 hrs/wk 2 1% 3 0% 0 0% 34 2%30+ hrs/wk 1 0% 4 0% 0 0% 37 2%

Total 320 100% 1,304 100% 5 100% 1,643 100%9c. WORKOF01 0 hrs/wk 249 78% 1,052 81% 1 20% 853 52%

1-5 hrs/wk 15 5% 81 6% 0 0% 107 6%6-10 hrs/wk 19 6% 59 5% 0 0% 116 7%11-15 hrs/wk 14 4% 39 3% 0 0% 147 9%16-20 hrs/wk 12 4% 33 3% 1 20% 145 9%21-25 hrs/wk 5 2% 16 1% 3 60% 110 7%26-30 hrs/wk 4 1% 4 0% 0 0% 70 4%30+ hrs/wk 1 0% 13 1% 0 0% 102 6%

Total 319 100% 1,297 100% 5 100% 1,650 100%9d. COCURR01 0 hrs/wk 130 40% 417 32% 3 60% 632 38%

(EEE) 1-5 hrs/wk 93 29% 480 37% 1 20% 542 33%6-10 hrs/wk 52 16% 218 17% 1 20% 210 13%11-15 hrs/wk 30 9% 118 9% 0 0% 129 8%16-20 hrs/wk 9 3% 41 3% 0 0% 67 4%21-25 hrs/wk 4 1% 15 1% 0 0% 28 2%26-30 hrs/wk 2 1% 7 1% 0 0% 22 1%30+ hrs/wk 2 1% 12 1% 0 0% 19 1%

Total 322 100% 1,308 100% 5 100% 1,649 100%

Preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, doing homework or lab work, analyzing data, rehearsing, and other academic activities)

Working for pay on campus

Working for pay off campus

Participating in co-curricular activities (organizations, campus publications, student government, fraternity or sorority, intercollegiate or intramural sports, etc.)

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Variable Response Options Count % Count % Count % Count %

NSSE 2012 Engagement Item Frequency DistributionsColorado State University

First-Year Students

Undeclared All Other Majors Undeclared All Other Majors

Undeclared

Seniors

9e. SOCIAL05 0 hrs/wk 5 2% 11 1% 0 0% 13 1%1-5 hrs/wk 49 15% 244 19% 1 20% 420 26%6-10 hrs/wk 91 29% 400 31% 0 0% 493 30%11-15 hrs/wk 74 23% 295 23% 3 60% 348 21%16-20 hrs/wk 53 17% 181 14% 0 0% 217 13%21-25 hrs/wk 27 8% 82 6% 0 0% 81 5%26-30 hrs/wk 9 3% 35 3% 0 0% 24 1%30+ hrs/wk 11 3% 47 4% 1 20% 48 3%

Total 319 100% 1,295 100% 5 100% 1,644 100%9f. CAREDE01 0 hrs/wk 274 86% 1,176 91% 4 80% 1,255 77%

1-5 hrs/wk 23 7% 64 5% 0 0% 158 10%6-10 hrs/wk 7 2% 22 2% 1 20% 72 4%11-15 hrs/wk 7 2% 12 1% 0 0% 43 3%16-20 hrs/wk 6 2% 9 1% 0 0% 19 1%21-25 hrs/wk 1 0% 3 0% 0 0% 15 1%26-30 hrs/wk 0 0% 1 0% 0 0% 6 0%30+ hrs/wk 2 1% 6 0% 0 0% 71 4%

Total 320 100% 1,293 100% 5 100% 1,639 100%9g. COMMUTE 0 hrs/wk 21 7% 98 8% 0 0% 47 3%

1-5 hrs/wk 231 72% 965 74% 3 60% 1,246 76%6-10 hrs/wk 47 15% 155 12% 2 40% 252 15%11-15 hrs/wk 11 3% 40 3% 0 0% 69 4%16-20 hrs/wk 5 2% 22 2% 0 0% 17 1%21-25 hrs/wk 3 1% 5 0% 0 0% 2 0%26-30 hrs/wk 0 0% 4 0% 0 0% 2 0%30+ hrs/wk 3 1% 7 1% 0 0% 9 1%

Total 321 100% 1,296 100% 5 100% 1,644 100%10a. ENVSCHOL Very little 3 1% 11 1% 1 20% 21 1%

(LAC) Some 53 17% 137 11% 1 20% 256 16%Quite a bit 148 46% 608 47% 2 40% 786 48%Very much 116 36% 546 42% 1 20% 573 35%

Total 320 100% 1,302 100% 5 100% 1,636 100%10b. ENVSUPRT Very little 4 1% 15 1% 0 0% 56 3%

(SCE) Some 56 18% 196 15% 0 0% 389 24%Quite a bit 156 49% 588 45% 2 40% 753 46%Very much 102 32% 494 38% 3 60% 429 26%

Total 318 100% 1,293 100% 5 100% 1,627 100%

Providing care for dependents living with you (parents, children, spouse, etc.)

Commuting to class (driving, walking, etc.)

Spending significant amounts of time studying and on academic work

Providing the support you need to help you succeed academically

Relaxing and socializing (watching TV, partying, etc.)

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Variable Response Options Count % Count % Count % Count %

NSSE 2012 Engagement Item Frequency DistributionsColorado State University

First-Year Students

Undeclared All Other Majors Undeclared All Other Majors

Undeclared

Seniors

10c. ENVDIVRS Very little 19 6% 120 9% 1 20% 313 19%(EEE) Some 96 30% 361 28% 2 40% 605 37%

Quite a bit 109 35% 447 34% 2 40% 461 28%Very much 91 29% 370 29% 0 0% 254 16%

Total 315 100% 1,298 100% 5 100% 1,633 100%10d. ENVNACAD Very little 47 15% 218 17% 0 0% 563 34%

(SCE) Some 125 39% 520 40% 4 80% 635 39%Quite a bit 96 30% 390 30% 1 20% 320 20%Very much 51 16% 170 13% 0 0% 114 7%

Total 319 100% 1,298 100% 5 100% 1,632 100%10e. ENVSOCAL Very little 27 8% 122 9% 1 20% 344 21%

(SCE) Some 106 33% 452 35% 2 40% 692 42%Quite a bit 124 39% 476 37% 1 20% 443 27%Very much 62 19% 245 19% 1 20% 152 9%

Total 319 100% 1,295 100% 5 100% 1,631 100%10f. ENVEVENT Very little 15 5% 39 3% 0 0% 116 7%

Some 67 21% 311 24% 2 40% 451 28%Quite a bit 150 47% 542 42% 3 60% 691 42%Very much 88 28% 411 32% 0 0% 372 23%

Total 320 100% 1,303 100% 5 100% 1,630 100%10g. ENVCOMPT Very little 4 1% 24 2% 0 0% 28 2%

Some 58 18% 176 14% 0 0% 148 9%Quite a bit 100 31% 458 35% 3 60% 511 31%Very much 156 49% 642 49% 2 40% 944 58%

Total 318 100% 1,300 100% 5 100% 1,631 100%11a. GNGENLED Very little 4 1% 19 1% 0 0% 46 3%

Some 64 20% 214 17% 2 50% 265 16%Quite a bit 136 43% 605 47% 1 25% 658 40%Very much 112 35% 457 35% 1 25% 664 41%

Total 316 100% 1,295 100% 4 100% 1,633 100%11b. GNWORK Very little 23 7% 88 7% 0 0% 98 6%

Some 118 37% 349 27% 0 0% 312 19%Quite a bit 115 36% 489 38% 3 75% 543 33%Very much 63 20% 368 28% 1 25% 678 42%

Total 319 100% 1,294 100% 4 100% 1,631 100%

Providing the support you need to thrive socially

Attending campus events and activities (special speakers, cultural performances, athletic events, etc.)

Using computers in academic work

Acquiring a broad general education

Acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills

Encouraging contact among students from different economic, social, and racial or ethnic backgrounds

Helping you cope with your non-academic responsibilities (work, family, etc.)

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Variable Response Options Count % Count % Count % Count %

NSSE 2012 Engagement Item Frequency DistributionsColorado State University

First-Year Students

Undeclared All Other Majors Undeclared All Other Majors

Undeclared

Seniors

11c. GNWRITE Very little 10 3% 66 5% 0 0% 75 5%Some 86 27% 329 25% 1 25% 361 22%Quite a bit 148 46% 559 43% 3 75% 674 41%Very much 75 24% 344 27% 0 0% 523 32%

Total 319 100% 1,298 100% 4 100% 1,633 100%11d. GNSPEAK Very little 38 12% 143 11% 0 0% 114 7%

Some 104 33% 393 30% 3 75% 427 26%Quite a bit 118 37% 470 36% 1 25% 607 37%Very much 56 18% 287 22% 0 0% 477 29%

Total 316 100% 1,293 100% 4 100% 1,625 100%11e. GNANALY Very little 4 1% 26 2% 0 0% 33 2%

Some 57 18% 183 14% 0 0% 171 11%Quite a bit 158 50% 551 43% 2 50% 579 36%Very much 97 31% 531 41% 2 50% 845 52%

Total 316 100% 1,291 100% 4 100% 1,628 100%11f. GNQUANT Very little 17 5% 51 4% 0 0% 83 5%

Some 85 27% 296 23% 1 25% 299 18%Quite a bit 143 45% 518 40% 2 50% 577 35%Very much 73 23% 427 33% 1 25% 671 41%

Total 318 100% 1,292 100% 4 100% 1,630 100%11g. GNCMPTS Very little 21 7% 52 4% 0 0% 76 5%

Some 90 28% 282 22% 1 25% 311 19%Quite a bit 120 38% 519 40% 1 25% 557 34%Very much 87 27% 443 34% 2 50% 686 42%

Total 318 100% 1,296 100% 4 100% 1,630 100%11h. GNOTHERS Very little 14 4% 66 5% 0 0% 58 4%

Some 90 28% 300 23% 1 25% 322 20%Quite a bit 131 41% 532 41% 2 50% 603 37%Very much 82 26% 397 31% 1 25% 651 40%

Total 317 100% 1,295 100% 4 100% 1,634 100%11i. GNCITIZN Very little 128 40% 606 47% 2 40% 557 34%

Some 106 33% 399 31% 2 40% 607 38%Quite a bit 62 20% 181 14% 0 0% 321 20%Very much 21 7% 100 8% 1 20% 132 8%

Total 317 100% 1,286 100% 5 100% 1,617 100%

Speaking clearly and effectively

Thinking critically and analytically

Analyzing quantitative problems

Using computing and information technology

Working effectively with others

Voting in local, state, or national elections

Writing clearly and effectively

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Variable Response Options Count % Count % Count % Count %

NSSE 2012 Engagement Item Frequency DistributionsColorado State University

First-Year Students

Undeclared All Other Majors Undeclared All Other Majors

Undeclared

Seniors

11j. GNINQ Very little 21 7% 60 5% 0 0% 86 5%Some 70 22% 290 23% 2 40% 327 20%Quite a bit 158 51% 575 45% 2 40% 655 41%Very much 63 20% 358 28% 1 20% 545 34%

Total 312 100% 1,283 100% 5 100% 1,613 100%11k. GNSELF Very little 23 7% 110 9% 1 20% 181 11%

Some 77 24% 349 27% 3 60% 426 26%Quite a bit 146 46% 479 37% 1 20% 564 35%Very much 69 22% 344 27% 0 0% 437 27%

Total 315 100% 1,282 100% 5 100% 1,608 100%11l. GNDIVERS Very little 32 10% 167 13% 0 0% 320 20%

Some 107 34% 457 36% 3 60% 602 37%Quite a bit 136 43% 427 33% 2 40% 441 27%Very much 43 14% 232 18% 0 0% 254 16%

Total 318 100% 1,283 100% 5 100% 1,617 100%11m GNPROBSV Very little 23 7% 121 9% 0 0% 135 8%

Some 127 40% 400 31% 4 80% 447 28%Quite a bit 126 40% 516 40% 1 20% 582 36%Very much 41 13% 249 19% 0 0% 452 28%

Total 317 100% 1,286 100% 5 100% 1,616 100%11n. GNETHICS Very little 36 12% 165 13% 1 20% 252 16%

Some 99 32% 370 29% 2 40% 472 29%Quite a bit 124 40% 436 34% 2 40% 514 32%Very much 54 17% 314 24% 0 0% 372 23%

Total 313 100% 1,285 100% 5 100% 1,610 100%11o. GNCOMMUN Very little 48 15% 187 15% 0 0% 247 15%

Some 111 35% 430 34% 2 40% 566 35%Quite a bit 110 35% 425 33% 3 60% 510 32%Very much 49 15% 241 19% 0 0% 288 18%

Total 318 100% 1,283 100% 5 100% 1,611 100%11p. GNSPIRIT Very little 133 42% 553 43% 2 40% 959 59%

Some 88 28% 336 26% 3 60% 369 23%Quite a bit 66 21% 228 18% 0 0% 168 10%Very much 30 9% 167 13% 0 0% 117 7%

Total 317 100% 1,284 100% 5 100% 1,613 100%

Developing a deepened sense of spirituality

Learning effectively on your own

Understanding yourself

Understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds

Solving complex real-world problems

Developing a personal code of values and ethics

Contributing to the welfare of your community

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Variable Response Options Count % Count % Count % Count %

NSSE 2012 Engagement Item Frequency DistributionsColorado State University

First-Year Students

Undeclared All Other Majors Undeclared All Other Majors

Undeclared

Seniors

12. ADVISE Poor 6 2% 34 3% 1 20% 140 9%Fair 30 9% 160 12% 0 0% 300 18%Good 154 48% 602 46% 1 20% 683 42%Excellent 129 40% 501 39% 3 60% 506 31%

Total 319 100% 1,297 100% 5 100% 1,629 100%13. ENTIREXP Poor 2 1% 10 1% 0 0% 30 2%

Fair 30 9% 110 8% 0 0% 154 9%Good 173 54% 630 49% 3 60% 773 47%Excellent 115 36% 546 42% 2 40% 672 41%

Total 320 100% 1,296 100% 5 100% 1,629 100%14. SAMECOLL Definitely no 6 2% 19 1% 0 0% 56 3%

Probably no 36 11% 101 8% 0 0% 143 9%Probably yes 140 44% 501 39% 3 60% 653 40%Definitely yes 138 43% 677 52% 2 40% 777 48%

Total 320 100% 1,298 100% 5 100% 1,629 100%

Overall, how would you evaluate the quality of academic advising you have received at your institution?

How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this institution?

If you could start over again, would you go to the same institution you are now attending?