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Spiritual and Religious Related
Student, Faculty, and Staff Survey Items
Student survey names listed in blue Faculty and Staff survey names listed in green
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Student, Faculty, and Staff Survey Feedback by Topical Area: Spiritual and Religious Related Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Entering Fall Term Students 2010- 2016 Construct Report Construct: Pluralistic Orientation measures skills and dispositions appropriate for living and working in a diverse society. 2016 Theme Report – Includes comparisons with other Non-Sectarian Institutions Theme: Spirituality/Religiosity these items relate to religious and spiritual practices and beliefs. Your probable major
Theology/Religion Probable Career/Occupation
Clergy Current Religious Preference
Student Parent/Guardian1 Parent/Guardian2
For the activities listed below, indicate which ones you did during the past year. Attended a religious service Discussed religion
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age. Spirituality
How important was each reason in your decision to come here? I was attracted by the religious affiliation/orientation of this college
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following Developing a meaningful philosophy of life
Graphical Report (Recent Trends, 2016, Historical Trends) In the past year, how often have you:
Attended a religious service Discussed religion Discussed religion/spirituality in class (only asked in 2004) Discussed religion/spirituality with family (only asked in 2004) Discussed religion/spirituality with friends (only asked in 2004)
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age: Spirituality
How important was each reason in your decision to come here? I was attracted by the religious affiliation/orientation of the college
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following: Developing a meaningful philosophy of life
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), Faculty Survey: 1989, 2004, and 2014 2014 Construct Report Construct: Undergraduate Education Goal: Personal Development – Measures the extent to which faculty believe that personal development is a central goal for undergraduate education. 2014 Graphical Report Indicate the importance to you of each of the following education goals for undergraduate students:
Develop moral character Provide for students’ emotional development Help students develop personal values Teach students tolerance and respect for different beliefs
Please indicate the extent to which you: Experience close alignment between your work and your personal values
Spirituality Module Indicate the importance to you each of the following educational goals for undergraduate students:
Enhance spiritual development Facilitate the search for meaning/purpose in life Becoming more conversant with different religious traditions Becoming more conversant with different spiritual practices
Indicate the extent to which you: Engage in self-reflection Consider yourself a religious person Consider yourself a spiritual person Engage in prayer/meditation Seek opportunities to grow spiritually Encourage discussion of religious and spiritual matters among students Engage in discussion of religious and spiritual matters with students
Please indicate your agreement with each of the following statements: Colleges should be concerned with facilitating undergraduate students’ spiritual
development The spiritual dimension of faculty members’ lives has no place in the academy
Indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following: Integrating spirituality into my life Serving as a spiritual/religious advisor to students
Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI), All Students: 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013, and 2018 Berea-Specific Items (added in 2013) Breakdowns by: All Students, African-American Students, and International Students Rate your level of agreement with the following statements:
My spiritual health is good
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Graduating Seniors’ Survey (includes ACT College Outcomes Survey) The extent of the college’s contribution (i.e., your college experiences both in and out of class) to your growth (regardless of the extent of your personal growth in a given area)
Understanding religious values that differ from my own Developing my religious values
Indicate your level of satisfaction with each of the following: Campus atmosphere of ethnic, political, and religious understanding
ACT Alumni Outcomes Survey, (Work Colleges Consortium), Graduates 1992-93 through 2006-07 Indicate the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statements about this school.
Overall, there was a campus atmosphere of ethnic, political, and religious understanding and acceptance.
For each type of activity or organization listed below, indicate your level of involvement while you were attending this school. Then indicate your level of involvement in that activity or organization at the current time.
Religious
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Historical Survey Data (Prior to 2010) Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Entering Fall Term Students Graphical Report Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age:
Religiousness (asked on 2002-2006) Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Integrating spirituality into my life (asked on 2002-2004) What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Strengthen your religious beliefs/convictions (asked on 2002-2004) Berea College promotes its Christian identity… (asked on 2004-2010)
by requiring adherence to precisely defined Christian beliefs by functioning as a church through programs of education and service to students and communities in Appalachia
and beyond by affiliating with a specific Christian denomination by maintaining strict moral guidelines
Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very important”:
Seeking to following religious teachings in my everyday life Becoming a more loving person Finding answers to the mysteries of life Seeking beauty in my life Seeking out opportunities to help me grow spiritually Attaining wisdom Attaining inner harmony Reducing pain and suffering in the world Improving the human condition
Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “strongly” or “somewhat”: Love is at the root of all great religions All life is interconnected Believing in supernatural phenomena is foolish We are all spiritual beings It is futile to try to discover the purpose of existence People can reach a higher spiritual plane of consciousness through meditation or prayer The evil in this world seems to outweigh the good Most people can grow spiritually without being religious People who don’t believe in God will be punished Non-religious people can lead lives that are just as moral as those or religious believers Pain and suffering are essential to becoming a better person The universe arose by chance In the future, science will be able to explain everything While science can provide important about the physical world, only religion can truly
explain existence
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Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), continued: Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions), continued: For me, the relationship between science and religion is one of:
Conflict; I consider myself to be on the side of religion Conflict; I consider myself to be on the side of science Independence; they refer to different aspects of reality Collaboration; each can be used to help support the other
Percent of students who indicated: Do you Pray
Percent of students who report “frequently” praying: For help in solving problems To be in communion with God To express gratitude For emotional strength For forgiveness To relieve the suffering of others For loved ones For wisdom To praise God
Percent of students who engages at least weekly in: Self-reflection Prayer Meditation Yoga, Tai Chi, or similar practice Religious singing/chanting Reading sacred texts Other reading on religion/spirituality
The percent of students who indicated the following statements describe them “to a great extent”: Having an interest in spirituality Believing in the sacredness of life Feeling unsettled about spiritual and religious matters Feeling good about the direction in which my life is headed Feeling a sense of connection with God/Higher Power that transcends my personal self Feeling a strong connection to all humanity Feeling disillusioned with my religious upbringing Having an interest in different religious traditions Being committed to introducing people to my faith Believing in the goodness of all people Being thankful for all that has happened to me Seeing each day, good or bad, as a gift Believing in life after death Feeling obligated to follow my parents’ religious practices
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Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), continued: Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions), continued: Which of the following best characterizes your conception of or experience with God?
Universal Spirit Love Father-Figure Mother-Figure Teacher Part of me Divine Mystery Protector Creature Nature Supreme Being Judge Enlightenment None of the above
Percent of students who have had a spiritual experience while: In a house of worship Listening to beautiful music Viewing a great work or art Participating in a musical or artistic performance Engaging in athletics Witnessing the beauty and harmony of nature Meditating Praying Participating in a retreat Other
Do you believe in God? Percent of students who indicated their ultimate spiritual quest for me is:
To discover who I really am To follow God’s plan for me To become a better person To know my purpose in life To make the world a better place To know God I do not consider myself to be on a spiritual quest
Percent of students who reports the following experience “strengthened” his/her religious/spiritual beliefs:
New ideas encountered in classes Romantic relationship Personal injury or illness Parents’ divorce or separation Death of a close friend of family member Natural disaster The events of September 11, 2001 The war in Iraq
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Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), continued: Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions), continued:
Percent of student who agree “strongly” or “somewhat”:
What happens in my life is determined by forces larger than myself Whether or not there is a Supreme Being doesn’t matter to me I gain spiritual strength by trusting in a Higher Power It doesn’t matter what I believe as long as I lead a moral life I have never felt a sense of sacredness I find religion to be personally helpful I know someone I can turn to for spiritual guidance I am uncomfortable discussing religious matters My spirituality is a source of joy It is difficult to reconcile the existence of a loving God with all the pain and suffering in
the world I do not expect my religious convictions to change in the next few years To be truly religious, a person must accept all the teaching of his/her faith
How would you describe your current views about spiritual/religious matters? My spiritual/religious beliefs:
Have helped me develop my identity Are one of the most important things in my life Give meaning/purpose to my life Help define the goals I set for myself Provide me with strength, support and guidance Lie behind my whole approach to life Have been formed through much personal reflection and searching
“Most” or “all” of your close friends: Share your religious/spiritual views Are searching for meaning/purpose in life Go to church/temple/other house of worship
Percent of student who engages to “some” ore “a great extent” in the following activities: Searching for meaning/purpose in life Trying to change things that are unfair in the world Accepting others as they are Having discussions about the meaning of life with my friends Being honest in my relationship with other
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Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), continued: Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions), continued:
Percent of students who indicated “frequently” or “occasionally” during the last year
Participated in community food or clothing drives Helped friends with personal problems Donated money to charity Felt distant from God Struggled to understand evil, suffering and death Questioned your religious/spiritual beliefs Felt loved by God Disagreed with your family about religious matters Spend time with people who share your religious views Felt angry with God Felt that your life is filled with stress and anxiety Been able to find meaning in times of hardship Expressed gratitude to others Felt at peace/centered Explored religion online Attended a class, workshop, or retreat on matters related to religion/spirituality
Student scored “high” on the following factors: Religious Engagement Skepticism Spiritual Quest Compassion Self-Concept Charitable Involvement Religious/Social Conservatism Social Activism Pluralistic Worldview Berea College promotes its Christian Identity
Berea-Specific Entering Survey, Fall Term First-Year Students and New Transfers Indicate how much help you need in each of the following areas:
Dealing with a spiritual need Rate the importance to you of each of the following:
Taking part in worship opportunities on campus Taking part in social activities with a religious focus (dinners, discussion groups, etc.) Having individual counseling service to deal with spiritual issues or personal problems Taking part in volunteer activities such as hunger drives, volunteer service, etc. Taking part in learning opportunities to understand issues of religion and faith
Indicate whether each of the following was a major reason, minor reason, or not a reason, that selected Berea College:
College Christian commitment Rate the importance to you of each of the following: (1999 through 2010)
Developing a strong spiritual self
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Your First College Year (YFCY), Spring 2005 Follow up to Fall 2004 CIRP Percent of student who rated themselves “above average” or “highest 10%” compared with the average person their age in:
Religiousness Spirituality
Percent of students who marked “frequently” or “occasionally” Attended a religious service
Since entering this college, percentage of students who indicated that they frequently” Discussed religion/spirituality
Percent of students who marked the objected as “very important” or “essential” Integrating spirituality into my life
Percent of students noting “much stronger” skills compared with time when entered college: Religious beliefs and convictions
How much time did you spend during a typical week doing the following activities? Prayer/meditation
Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI), All Students: 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013, and 2018 Berea-Specific Items 1998 Administration Only Breakdowns by: All Students Satisfaction Ratings
I have experienced spiritual growth while at Berea College I have increased my knowledge about religion from various classes
1998 and 2003 Administrations Only Breakdowns by: All Students, African-American Students, and International Students Satisfaction Ratings
Christian values are emphasized appropriately on campus My expectations regarding Berea’s Christian commitment have been met My spiritual needs are being met at Berea The college emphasizes values and ethical behavior
1998, 2003, and 2008 Administrations Breakdowns by: All Students Satisfaction Ratings
My spiritual needs are being met at Berea
Degrees of Preparation Survey, Spring 2009 First-Year and Senior Students Please indicate the importance of the following people in informing you about current world events
Religious leaders
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African-American Student Study, April 2003 On-Campus opportunities for worship or spiritual growth and expression:
How important are on campus opportunities for worship or spiritual growth and expression to your overall success and wellbeing at Berea College?
Rate your level of personal need for on-campus opportunities for worship or spiritual growth and expression
To what extent is this need (on-campus opportunities for worship or spiritual growth and expression) being met by services at the College?
How satisfied are you with the services or programs aimed at fulfilling this need (on-campus opportunities for worship or spiritual growth and expression)?
How much have on-campus opportunities for worship or spiritual growth and expression Off-Campus opportunities for worship or spiritual growth and expression:
How important are off campus opportunities for worship or spiritual growth and expression to your overall success and wellbeing at Berea College?
Rate your level of personal need for off-campus opportunities for worship or spiritual growth and expression.
To what extent is this need (off-campus opportunities for worship or spiritual growth and expression) being met by services at the College?
How satisfied are you with the services or programs aimed at fulfilling this need (off-campus opportunities for worship or spiritual growth and expression)?
How much have off-campus opportunities for worship or spiritual growth and expression contributed to your overall success and well-being at Berea College?
Berea-Specific Exit Survey, Graduating Seniors How well did your experiences at Berea College help you accomplish the following goal:
Developing your capacity for moral, personal spiritual development Increasing your ethical, religious, and historical consciousness
Rate the importance to you of each of the following: Developing a strong spiritual self
ACT Appalachian Region Alumni Outcomes Survey, 1974-76, 1984-86, 1994-96 Graduates Indicate your opinion of the importance of each of the following skills and competencies in your current endeavors. Indicate the contribution that your experiences at this college made to your growth in each area
Developing my religious values Indicate your level of involvement while attending this institution/at the current time:
Religious All things considered, how satisfied are you with the following aspects of your life at the current time?
Religious/Spiritual life Berea-Specific Items
It was important to my decision to attend Berea College that it had a Christian self-understanding that welcomes “all peoples of the earth”.
My Berea college experience helped me to strengthen my ethical, religious and/or spiritual consciousness
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Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP)
(Entering Fall Term Students)
Administered Fall Terms 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2016
Click to see survey instruments
Response Rates: 2002 87.6% 2004 93.2% 2006 85.6% 2008 89.6% 2010 87.0% 2012 76.0% 2014 84.0% 2016 74.7%
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Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Fall Terms: 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2016
(Based on First-Year Students Only; does not include New Transfer Students)
Response Rates: 2010: 87%, 2012: 76%
2014: 84%, 2016: 75%
l Ability to work cooperatively with diverse people
l Tolerance of others with different beliefs
l Openness to having my own views challenged
l Ability to discuss and negotiate controversial issues
Construct: Pluralistic Orientation - Measures skills and dispositions appropriate for living and working in a diverse society.
How would you rate yourself in the following areas?
(A Major Strength, Somewhat Strong, Average,
Somewhat Weak, A Major Weakness)
SCALE DEFINITIONS: "Low" represents students who are one-half standard deviation below the construct, Habits of Mind, mean. "Average" represents
students whose scores are within one-half standard deviation of the construct mean. "High" represents students who are one-half standard deviation or
more above the construct mean.
*Comparison institutions are high-selectivity private nonsectarian 4-year institutions. Selectivity is based on median SAT Verbal and Math scores and/or
ACT composite scores of the entering class as reported to IPEDS.
2016 Survey items included in the construct, Pluralistic
Orientation:
l Ability to see the world from someone else's
perspective24% 28%
22%26% 24% 27% 28% 29%
45%47%
49%47%
41%45%
37%42%
32%25% 30% 26%
35%28%
36%30%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
BereaCollege
ComparisonInstitutions*
(N = 25)
BereaCollege
ComparisonInstitutions*
(N = 18)
BereaCollege
ComparisonInstitutions*
(N = 20)
BereaCollege
ComparisonInstitutions*
(N = 11)
High Average Low
20122010 2014 2016
Source: Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, January 2017
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Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Fall 2016
l Your intended major:1. Theology/Religion
l Your intended career:1. Clergy
l
Agnostic
Atheist
Baptist
Buddhist
Church of Christ
Eastern Orthodox
Episcopalian
Hindu
Jewish
LDS (Mormon)
Lutheran
Methodist
Muslim
Presbyterian
Quaker
Roman Catholic
Seventh-day Adventist
United Church of Christ/Congregational
Other Christian
Other Religion
None
l
1. Attended a religious service2. Discussed religion
l
1. Spirituality
l
1. I was attracted by the religious affiliation/orientation of the college
l
1. Developing a meaningful philosophy of life
Theme: Spirituality/Religiosity -- These items relate to religious and spiritual practices and
beliefs.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Current religious preferences:(Yours, Parent/Guardian 1, Parent/Guardian 2)
In the past year, how often have you:(Frequently = 3, Occasionally = 2, Not at All = 1)
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age:(Highest 10% = 5, Above Average = 4, Average = 3, Below Average = 2, Lowest 10% = 1)
Overall Response Rate: 348/466 or 75%
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Cooperative Instituional Research Program (CIRP), Fall 2016
Theme: Spirituality/Religiosity
Overall Response Rate:348/466 or 75%
(Based on First-Year Students Only)
Student's Intended Field of Study/Major
BereaPrivate/Nonsectarian
4- Year College High Selectivity*
(N = 11 Institutions)Theology or religion 0.3% 0.3%
Probable Career/Occupation
BereaPrivate/Nonsectarian
4- Year College High Selectivity*
(N = 11 Institutions)Clergy 0.3% 0.5%
*Selectivity is based on median SAT Verbal + Math scores and/or ACT composite scores of the entering class as reported to IPEDS.
Source: Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, January 2017
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Cooperative Instituional Research Program (CIRP), Fall 2016
Theme: Spirituality/Religiosity
Overall Response Rate:348/466 or 75%
(Based on First-Year Students Only)
Current Religious Preference
BereaPrivate/Nonsectarian
4- Year College High Selectivity*
(N = 11 Institutions)
BereaPrivate/Nonsectarian
4- Year College High Selectivity*
(N = 11 Institutions)
BereaPrivate/Nonsectarian
4- Year College High Selectivity*
(N = 11 Institutions)Agnostic 9.8% 8.8% 2.3% 3.7% 3.2% 3.7%Atheist 4.6% 7.0% 1.0% 3.4% 1.6% 3.5%Baptist 22.2% 9.9% 30.0% 11.9% 23.1% 11.0%Buddhist 1.6% 1.1% 2.3% 1.2% 2.4% 1.1%Church of Christ 5.2% 5.2% 6.3% 6.4% 6.9% 6.3%Eastern Orthodox 0.7% 0.4% 1.0% 0.5% 1.2% 0.7%Episcopalian 0.7% 1.2% 0.3% 1.5% 0.8% 1.7%Hindu 1.0% 0.3% 1.3% 0.7% 0.8% 0.6%Jewish 0.0% 2.0% 0.0% 2.9% 0.4% 2.9%LDS (Mormon) 1.6% 0.2% 1.0% 0.3% 2.0% 0.3%Lutheran 0.3% 1.4% 0.7% 1.7% 0.4% 2.2%Methodist 3.9% 3.2% 4.0% 4.0% 2.8% 3.7%Muslim 1.3% 1.4% 2.0% 1.5% 2.0% 1.5%Presbyterian 1.0% 2.0% 1.0% 2.8% 1.6% 2.9%Quaker 0.0% 0.3% 0.0% 0.3% 0.0% 0.2%Roman Catholic 8.2% 18.9% 10.3% 23.5% 13.4% 23.4%Seventh-day Adventist 2.0% 0.4% 2.0% 0.5% 2.0% 0.5%United Church of Christ/ Congregational 0.0% 0.8% 0.3% 1.0% 0.4% 1.1%Other Christian 22.2% 14.3% 25.7% 16.8% 23.5% 16.3%Other Religion 3.9% 3.2% 2.3% 2.4% 2.0% 2.5%None 9.8% 18.1% 6.0% 12.8% 9.3% 13.7%
Student Parent/Guardian 1 Parent/Guardian 2
*Selectivity is based on median SAT Verbal + Math scores and/or ACT composite scores of the entering class as reported to IPEDS.
Source: Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, January 2017
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Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Fall 2016
THEME: Spirituality/Religiosity
Overall Response Rate: 348/466 or 75%
(Based on First-Year Students Only)
*Statistically significant at the p <= .05 level.**Selectivity is based on median SAT Verbal + Math scores and/or ACT composite scores of the entering class as reported to IPEDS.
Source: Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, January 2017
2.21 2.22
2.00
2.08
1
2
3
Attended a religious service* Discussed religion*
For the activities below, indicate which ones you did during the past year.
Berea College Private/Nonsectarian 4- Year Colleges High Selectivity** (N = 11 Institutions)
Frequently
Occasionally
Not at All
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Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Fall 2016
THEME: Spirituality/Religiosity
Overall Response Rate: 348/466 or 75%
(Based on First-Year Students Only)
*Selectivity is based on median SAT Verbal + Math scores and/or ACT composite scores of the entering class as reported to IPEDS.
Source: Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, January 2017
3.143.05
1
2
3
4
5
Spirituality
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age.
Berea College Private/Nonsectarian 4- Year Colleges High Selectivity* (N = 11 Institutions)
Highest10%
Average
Below Average
Lowest 10%
Above Average
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Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Fall 2016
THEME: Spirituality/Religiosity
Overall Response Rate: 348/466 or 75%
(Based on First-Year Students Only)
*Statistically significant at the p <= .05 level.**Selectivity is based on median SAT Verbal + Math scores and/or ACT composite scores of the entering class as reported to IPEDS.
Source: Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, January 2017
1.69
1.44
1
2
3
I was attracted by the religious affiliation/orientation of the college*
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Berea College Private/Nonsectarian 4- Year Colleges High Selectivity** (N = 11 Institutions)
Very important
Somewhatimportant
Not important
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Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Fall 2016
THEME: Spirituality/Religiosity
Overall Response Rate: 348/466 or 75%
(Based on First-Year Students Only)
*Selectivity is based on median SAT Verbal + Math scores and/or ACT composite scores of the entering class as reported to IPEDS.
Source: Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, January 2017
2.50 2.47
1
2
3
4
Developing a meaningful philosophy of life
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Berea College Private/Nonsectarian 4- Year Colleges High Selectivity* (N = 11 Institutions)
Essential
Not Important
Somewhat Important
Very Important
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In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during 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%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Attended a religious service
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
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Percent of students who indicated “frequently” or “occasionally”
Attended a religious service(during the past year)
Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Entering First-Year Students
89% 86%82%
86% 85%78%
82%76%79% 76% 76%
70%75% 73% 72%
68%
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Berea Non-Sectarian
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Percent of students who indicated “frequently” or “occasionally”
Attended a religious service(during the past year)
76%
68%
76%
68% 69%
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Berea Non-Sectarian
(HighSelectivity)
4-Year Public
AllParticipating Institutions
4-YearPrivate
Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Entering First-Year and New Transfer Students Fall 2016
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Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), First-Year Student Trends from 1966 through 2016
NOTE: Missing data occurs because Berea did not participate from 1995 through 2001; beginning in 2002, Berea participates every other Fall Term. Also, some survey items have been added or deleted over the years.
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'66 '67 '68 '69 '70 '71 '72 '73 '74 '75 '76 '77 '78 '79 '80 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85 '86 '87 '88 '89 '90 '91 '92 '93 '94 '95 '96 '97 '98 '99 '00 '01 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16
Entering Fall Term
Percent of students who indicated that they "frequently" or "occasionally" engagedin the following activity during the past year:
Attended a religious service
Berea College
Non-Sectarian*
Religious*
*Comparison groups used are based selectivity (which is grouped by median SAT Verbal + Math scores and/or ACT composite scores of the entering class as reported to IPEDS). Berea was in the medium selectivity until 2008 when it moved to the high selectivity category.
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In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during 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%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
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.
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Percent of students who indicated “frequently”
Discussed religion(during the past year)
Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Entering First-Year Students
47%42%
46% 43%
35% 36% 36%
26%31%
27%32% 32% 33%
28%
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2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016
Berea Non-Sectarian
Item was asked on the 2004 survey
using more specific language (in class, with friends, and
with family). These graphs follow.
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Percent of students who indicated “frequently” or “occasionally”
Discussed religion(during the past year)
86%80% 81%
73%78%
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Berea
Non-
Sectarian
(High
Selectivity)
4-Year
Public
All
Participating
Institutions
4-Year
Private
Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Entering First-Year and New Transfer Students Fall 2016
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Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), First-Year Student Trends from 1966 through 2016
NOTE: Missing data occurs because Berea did not participate from 1995 through 2001; beginning in 2002, Berea participates every other Fall Term. Also, some survey items have been added or deleted over the years.
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'66 '67 '68 '69 '70 '71 '72 '73 '74 '75 '76 '77 '78 '79 '80 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85 '86 '87 '88 '89 '90 '91 '92 '93 '94 '95 '96 '97 '98 '99 '00 '01 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16
Entering Fall Term
Percent of students who indicated that they "frequently" engagedin the following activity during the past year:
Discussed religion
Berea College
Non-Sectarian*
Religious*
*Comparison groups used are based selectivity (which is grouped by median SAT Verbal + Math scores and/or ACT composite scores of the entering class as reported to IPEDS). Berea was in the medium selectivity until 2008 when it moved to the high selectivity category.
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Indicate how often you engaged in the activity below during the past year .
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during orientation week.
1.95
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.
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Percent of students who indicated “frequently”
Discussed religion in class(during the past year)
Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Entering First-Year Students
21% 19%
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2004
Berea Non-Sectarian
This item was asked in the other years (2002, 2006-2010, 2016) as one overall
item: Discussed religion.
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Indicate how often you engaged in the activity below during the past year .
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during orientation week.
2.27
1
2
3
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
Discussed religion/spirituality with friends
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
NOTE: In other years, ttem was asked in general,
"Discussed religion." That graph is above.
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Percent of students who indicated “frequently”
Discussed religion with friends(during the past year)
Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Entering First-Year Students
37%
21%
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2004
Berea Non-Sectarian
This item was asked in the other years (2002, 2006-2010, 2016) as one overall
item: Discussed religion.
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Indicate how often you engaged in the activity below during the past year .
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during orientation week.
2.23
1
2
3
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
Discussed religion/spirituality with family
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
NOTE: In other years, ttem was asked in general,
"Discussed religion." That graph is above.
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Percent of students who indicated “frequently”
Discussed religion with family(during the past year)
Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Entering First-Year Students
41%
21%
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2004
Berea Non-Sectarian
This item was asked in the other years (2002, 2006-2010, 2016) as one overall
item: Discussed religion.
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Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during 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%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Spirituality
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
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Percent of students who rated themselves in “highest 10%” or
“above average” as compared with the average person his/her age in:
Spirituality
Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Entering First-Year Students
51% 52%46% 47%
43%36%
44%39%
35%29%
35% 34% 36% 35% 38%33%
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Berea Non-Sectarian
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Percentage of students who rated themselves in the “highest 10%” or“above average” as compared with the average person his/her age in:
Spirituality
41%33%
40% 38% 36%
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BereaNon-
Sectarian(High
Selectivity)
4-Year Public
AllParticipating Institutions
4-YearPrivate
Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Entering First-Year and New Transfer Students Fall 2016
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Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), First-Year Student Trends from 1966 through 2016
NOTE: Missing data occurs because Berea did not participate from 1995 through 2001; beginning in 2002, Berea participates every other Fall Term. Also, some survey items have been added or deleted over the years.
0%
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'66 '67 '68 '69 '70 '71 '72 '73 '74 '75 '76 '77 '78 '79 '80 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85 '86 '87 '88 '89 '90 '91 '92 '93 '94 '95 '96 '97 '98 '99 '00 '01 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16
Entering Fall Term
Percent of students who rated themselves in the "highest 10%" or "above average" as compared with the average person their age for the following trait:
SpiritualityBerea College
Non-Sectarian*
Religious*
*Comparison groups used are based selectivity (which is grouped by median SAT Verbal + Math scores and/or ACT composite scores of the entering class as reported to IPEDS). Berea was in the medium selectivity until 2008 when it moved to the high selectivity category.
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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?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during orientation week.
1.86
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%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
I was attracted by the religious affiliation/orientation of the college
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
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Percent of students who indicated that the following was “very important”
in his/her decision to come to this college
I was attracted by the religious
affiliation/orientation of the college
Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Entering First-Year Students
21% 18% 20% 18%22%
17% 20% 19%
8%4%
12%
3% 6% 5%9% 11%
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Berea Non-Sectarian
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Percentage of students who rated item as “very important”:I was attracted by the religious affiliation/orientation of the college
(for decision to attend this particular college)
19%
11%
20%
6%9%
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Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Entering First-Year and New Transfer Students Fall 2016
BereaNon-
Sectarian(High
Selectivity)
4-Year Public
AllParticipating Institutions
4-YearPrivate
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Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), First-Year Student Trends from 1966 through 2016
NOTE: Missing data occurs because Berea did not participate from 1995 through 2001; beginning in 2002, Berea participates every other Fall Term. Also, some survey items have been added or deleted over the years.
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'66 '67 '68 '69 '70 '71 '72 '73 '74 '75 '76 '77 '78 '79 '80 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85 '86 '87 '88 '89 '90 '91 '92 '93 '94 '95 '96 '97 '98 '99 '00 '01 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16
Entering Fall Term
Percent of students who indicated that the following reason was "very important" in their decision to attend this particular college
I was attracted by the religious affiliation/orientation of the college
Berea College
Non-Sectarian*
Religious*
*Comparison groups used are based selectivity (which is grouped by median SAT Verbal + Math scores and/or ACT composite scores of the entering class as reported to IPEDS). Berea was in the medium selectivity until 2008 when it moved to the high selectivity category.
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Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during 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%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Developing a meaningful philosophy of life
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
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Percent of students who indicated that the following was
“essential” or “very important” to him/her personally
Developing a meaningful philosophy of life
Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Entering First-Year Students
57% 54%
62%57% 54%
48% 51% 49%
37% 39%44%
49% 46% 44% 46% 47%
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Berea Non-Sectarian
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Percent of students who personally consider the following objectiveto be “essential” or “very important:”
Developing a meaningful philosophy of life
51%47%
55%
47% 47%
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Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Entering First-Year and New Transfer Students Fall 2016
BereaNon-Sectarian
(HighSelectivity)
4-Year Public
AllParticipating Institutions
4-YearPrivate
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Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), First-Year Student Trends from 1966 through 2016
NOTE: Missing data occurs because Berea did not participate from 1995 through 2001; beginning in 2002, Berea participates every other Fall Term. Also, some survey items have been added or deleted over the years.
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'66 '67 '68 '69 '70 '71 '72 '73 '74 '75 '76 '77 '78 '79 '80 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85 '86 '87 '88 '89 '90 '91 '92 '93 '94 '95 '96 '97 '98 '99 '00 '01 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16
Entering Fall Term
Percent of students who indicated that the following were "essential" or "very important" to them Developing a meaningful philosophy of life
Berea College
Non-Sectarian*
Religious*
*Comparison groups used are based selectivity (which is grouped by median SAT Verbal + Math scores and/or ACT composite scores of the entering class as reported to IPEDS). Berea was in the medium selectivity until 2008 when it moved to the high selectivity category.
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) Faculty Survey
Administered Fall Terms 1989, 2004, and 2014
Click to see survey instruments
Response Rates: 1989 65.0% 2004 93.2% 2014 72.2%
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), Spring 2014(Based on Full-time Undergraduate Faculty only)
Response Rate: 96/133 or 72.2%
l Help students develop personal values
l Provide for students' emotional development
l Develop moral character
Construct: Undergraduate Education Goal: Personal Development - Measures the extent to which faculty believe that personal development is a
central goal for undergraduate education
NOTE: "Low" represents faculty rating that are 0.5 standard deviation below the construct mean for Undergraduate Education Goal: Personal Development.
"Average" represents faculty ratings that are within 0.5 standard deviation of the construct mean. "High" represents faculty ratings that are 0.5 standard deviation
or more above the construct mean.
Indicate the importance to you of each of the following education
goals for undergraduate students:
(Essential, Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not Important)
Survey items included in the construct,
Undergraduate Education Goal: Personal Development:
26.7%35.0%
53.5%41.6%
19.8% 23.4%
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Berea College Private/Nonsectarian 4-year Colleges(High Selectivity is based on median SAT
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reported to IPEDS)(N=14 Institutions)
High
Average
Low
Source: Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, October 2014
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), Spring 2014
Full-time Undergraduate Faculty
Indicate the importance to you of the following education goals for students:
Response Rates: 2014: 96/133 or 72.2%
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, October 2014
2.84 2.89
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3
4
Berea College Private/Nonsectarian
Develop moral character
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Notimportant
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Indicate the importance to you of each of the following education goals
for undergraduate students:Percent of faculty who indicated “essential” or “very important”
Develop moral character
67%64%
73% 74%
65%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Berea Non-Sectarian –High Selectivity
4-Year
PrivatePublics
Benchmark
Institutions
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) Faculty Survey
Indicate the importance to you of each of the following education goals for undergraduate students:
Compiled by: Office of Institutional Research, November 2014
3.082.96
2.84
1
2
3
4
1989Response
Rate: 65.0%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2014Response
Rate: 72.2%
Develop moral character
SomewhatImportant
Not Important
Essential
Very Important
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), Spring 2014
Full-time Undergraduate Faculty
Indicate the importance to you of the following education goals for students:
Response Rates: 2014: 96/133 or 72.2%
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, October 2014
2.71
2.61
1
2
3
4
Berea College Private/Nonsectarian
Provide for students' emotional development
Essential
Very important
Somewhatimportant
Notimportant
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Indicate the importance to you of each of the following education goals
for undergraduate students:Percent of faculty who indicated “essential” or “very important”
Provide for students’ emotional development
62%57% 58% 58%
54%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Berea Non-Sectarian –High Selectivity
4-Year
PrivatePublics
Benchmark
Institutions
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) Faculty Survey
Indicate the importance to you of each of the following education goals for undergraduate students:
Compiled by: Office of Institutional Research, November 2014
2.73
2.54
2.71
1
2
3
4
1989Response
Rate: 65.0%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2014Response
Rate: 72.2%
Provide for students' emotional development
SomewhatImportant
Not Important
Essential
Very Important
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), Spring 2014
Full-time Undergraduate Faculty
Indicate the importance to you of the following education goals for students:
Response Rates: 2014: 96/133 or 72.2%
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, October 2014
3.06 2.9
1
2
3
4
Berea College Private/Nonsectarian
Help students develop personal values
Essential
Veryimportant
Notimportant
Somewhatimportant
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Indicate the importance to you of each of the following education goals
for undergraduate students:Percent of faculty who indicated “essential” or “very important”
Help students develop personal values
78%
69%73% 73%
65%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Berea Non-Sectarian –High Selectivity
4-Year
PrivatePublics
Benchmark
Institutions
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) Faculty Survey
Indicate the importance to you of each of the following education goals for undergraduate students:
Compiled by: Office of Institutional Research, November 2014
3.14
2.83
3.06
1
2
3
4
1989Response
Rate: 65.0%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2014Response
Rate: 72.2%
Help students develop personal values
SomewhatImportant
Not Important
Essential
Very Important
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), Spring 2014
Full-time Undergraduate Faculty
Indicate the importance to you of the following education goals for students:
Response Rates: 2014: 96/133 or 72.2%
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, October 2014
3.37
3.3
1
2
3
4
Berea College Private/Nonsectarian
Teach students tolerance and respect for different beliefs
Essential
Notimportant
Veryimportant
Somewhatimportant
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Indicate the importance to you of each of the following education goals
for undergraduate students:Percent of faculty who indicated “essential” or “very important”
Teach students tolerance and respect for different beliefs
87% 86%83% 83% 83%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Berea Non-Sectarian –High Selectivity
4-Year
PrivatePublics
Benchmark
Institutions
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) Faculty Survey
Indicate the importance to you of each of the following education goals for undergraduate students:
Compiled by: Office of Institutional Research, November 2014
3.37
1
2
3
4
1989Response
Rate: 65.0%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2014Response
Rate: 72.2%
Teach students tolerance and respect for different beliefs
SomewhatImportant
Not Important
Essential
Very Important
DataNot
Available
DataNot
Available
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), Spring 2014
Full-time Undergraduate Faculty
Please indicate the extent to which you:
Response Rates: 2014: 96/133 or 72.2%
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, October 2014
2.62.57
1
2
3
Berea College Private/Nonsectarian
Experience close alignment between your work and your personal values
To a great extent
Not at all
To someextent
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Please indicate the extent to which you:Percent of faculty who indicated “To a Great Extent”
Experience close alignment between your work and your personal values
Berea Non-Sectarian –High Selectivity
4-Year
PrivatePublics
Benchmark
Institutions
65% 66% 64% 65%62%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) Faculty Survey
Please indicate the extent to which you:
Compiled by: Office of Institutional Research, November 2014
2.58 2.60
1
2
3
1989Response
Rate: 65.0%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2014Response
Rate: 72.2%
Experience close alignment between your work and your personal values
To SomeExtent
Not at All
To a GreatExtent
DataNot
Available
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), Spring 2014
SPIRITUALITY MODULE
Indicate the importance of the following education goals for students:
Response Rates: 2014: 96/133 or 72.2%
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, October 2014
2.06
2.63
1
2
3
4
Berea College All Responding Institutions
Enhance spiritual developmentEssential
Somewhat important
Not important
Very important
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) Faculty Survey
Indicate the importance to you of each of the following education goals for undergraduate students:
Compiled by: Office of Institutional Research, November 2014
2.36
1
2
3
4
1989Response
Rate: 65.0%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2014Response
Rate: 72.2%
Enhance spiritual development
SomewhatImportant
Not Important
Essential
Very Important
DataNot
Available
DataNot
Available
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), Spring 2014
SPIRITUALITY MODULE
Indicate the importance of the following education goals for students:
Response Rates: 2014: 96/133 or 72.2%
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, October 2014
2.65
2.95
1
2
3
4
Berea College All Responding Institutions
Facilitate the search for meaning/purpose in lifeEssential
Somewhat important
Not important
Very important
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), Spring 2014
SPIRITUALITY MODULE
Indicate the importance of the following education goals for students:
Response Rates: 2014: 96/133 or 72.2%
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, October 2014
2.5
2.35
1
2
3
4
Berea College All Responding Institutions
Becoming more conversant with different religious traditionsEssential
Somewhat important
Not important
Very important
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), Spring 2014
SPIRITUALITY MODULE
Indicate the importance of the following education goals for students:
Response Rates: 2014: 96/133 or 72.2%
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, October 2014
2.32.19
1
2
3
4
Berea College All Responding Institutions
Becoming more conversant with different spiritual practicesEssential
Somewhat important
Not important
Very important
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), Spring 2014
SPIRITUALITY MODULE
Please indicate the extent to which you:
Response Rates: 2014: 96/133 or 72.2%
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, October 2014
2.61
2.72
1
2
3
Berea College All Responding Institutions
Engage in self-reflectionTo a great extent
To some extent
Not at all
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) Faculty Survey
Please indicate the extent to which you:
Compiled by: Office of Institutional Research, November 2014
2.64
1
2
3
1989Response
Rate: 65.0%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2014Response
Rate: 72.2%
Engage in self-reflection
To SomeExtent
Not at All
To a GreatExtent
DataNot
Available
DataNot
Available
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), Spring 2014
SPIRITUALITY MODULE
Please indicate the extent to which you:
Response Rates: 2014: 96/133 or 72.2%
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, October 2014
1.75
2.29
1
2
3
Berea College All Responding Institutions
Consider yourself a religious personTo a great extent
To some extent
Not at all
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) Faculty Survey
Please indicate the extent to which you:
Compiled by: Office of Institutional Research, November 2014
2.17
1
2
3
1989Response
Rate: 65.0%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2014Response
Rate: 72.2%
Consider yourself a religious person
To SomeExtent
Not at All
To a GreatExtent
DataNot
Available
DataNot
Available
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), Spring 2014
SPIRITUALITY MODULE
Please indicate the extent to which you:
Response Rates: 2014: 96/133 or 72.2%
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, October 2014
2.19
2.5
1
2
3
Berea College All Responding Institutions
Consider yourself a spiritual personTo a great extent
To some extent
Not at all
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) Faculty Survey
Please indicate the extent to which you:
Compiled by: Office of Institutional Research, November 2014
2.45
1
2
3
1989Response
Rate: 65.0%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2014Response
Rate: 72.2%
Consider yourself a spiritual person
To SomeExtent
Not at All
To a GreatExtent
DataNot
Available
DataNot
Available
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), Spring 2014
SPIRITUALITY MODULE
Please indicate the extent to which you:
Response Rates: 2014: 96/133 or 72.2%
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, October 2014
1.94
2.36
1
2
3
Berea College All Responding Institutions
Engage in prayer/meditationTo a great extent
To some extent
Not at all
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) Faculty Survey
Please indicate the extent to which you:
Compiled by: Office of Institutional Research, November 2014
2.00
1
2
3
1989Response
Rate: 65.0%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2014Response
Rate: 72.2%
Engage in prayer/meditation
To SomeExtent
Not at All
To a GreatExtent
DataNot
Available
DataNot
Available
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), Spring 2014
SPIRITUALITY MODULE
Please indicate the extent to which you:
Response Rates: 2014: 96/133 or 72.2%
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, October 2014
2.02
2.35
1
2
3
Berea College All Responding Institutions
Seek opportunities to grow spirituallyTo a great extent
To some extent
Not at all
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) Faculty Survey
Please indicate the extent to which you:
Compiled by: Office of Institutional Research, November 2014
2.13
1
2
3
1989Response
Rate: 65.0%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2014Response
Rate: 72.2%
Seek opportunities to grow spiritually
To SomeExtent
Not at All
To a GreatExtent
DataNot
Available
DataNot
Available
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), Spring 2014
SPIRITUALITY MODULE
Please indicate the extent to which you:
Response Rates: 2014: 96/133 or 72.2%
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, October 2014
1.88
2.01
1
2
3
Berea College All Responding Institutions
Encourage discussion of religious and spiritual matters among studentsTo a great
extent
To some extent
Not at all
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), Spring 2014
SPIRITUALITY MODULE
Please indicate the extent to which you:
Response Rates: 2014: 96/133 or 72.2%
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, October 2014
1.86
1.99
1
2
3
Berea College All Responding Institutions
Engage in discussion of religious and spiritual matters with studentsTo a great
extent
To some extent
Not at all
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), Spring 2014
SPIRITUALITY MODULE
Please indicate your agreement with each of the following statements:
Response Rates: 2014: 96/133 or 72.2%
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, October 2014
2.45
2.8
1
2
3
4
Berea College All Responding Institutions
Colleges should be concerned with facilitating undergraduate students' spiritual development
Agree Strongly
Disagree
DisagreeStrongly
Agree
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) Faculty Survey
Please indicate your agreement with each of the following statements:
Compiled by: Office of Institutional Research, November 2014
2.36
1
2
3
4
1989Response
Rate: 65.0%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2014Response
Rate: 72.2%
Colleges should be concerned with facilitating undergraduate students' spiritual development
Disagree Somewhat
Disagree Strongly
Agree Strongly
AgreeSomewhat
DataNot
Available
DataNot
Available
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), Spring 2014
SPIRITUALITY MODULE
Please indicate your agreement with each of the following statements:
Response Rates: 2014: 96/133 or 72.2%
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, October 2014
2.33
2.05
1
2
3
4
Berea College All Responding Institutions
The spiritual dimension of faculty members' lives has no place in the academyAgree Strongly
Disagree
DisagreeStrongly
Agree
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), Spring 2014
SPIRITUALITY MODULE
Indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Response Rates: 2014: 96/133 or 72.2%
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, October 2014
2.52
3.05
1
2
3
4
Berea College All Responding Institutions
Integrating spirituality into my lifeEssential
Somewhat important
Not important
Very important
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), Spring 2014
SPIRITUALITY MODULE
Indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Response Rates: 2014: 96/133 or 72.2%
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, October 2014
1.41
2.02
1
2
3
4
Berea College All Responding Institutions
Serving as a spiritual/religious advisor to studentsEssential
Somewhat important
Not important
Very important
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Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI) and
Berea-Specific Student Satisfaction Survey
All Students
Click to see survey instruments
Response Rates:
1998 81% 2013 90%
2003 84% 2018 89%
2008 54%
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All Students Berea-SpecificSatisfaction Survey
Response rates: 2013: 90%; 2018: 89%
3.79 3.75 3.71 3.67
3.363.38
3.613.53
3.43
3.21
1
2
3
4
5
My mental health is good. My spiritual health is good. My physical health is good. My emotional health is good. I am managing stress well.
2013
2018
StronglyAgree
Strongly Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Disagree
Rate your level of agreement with the following statements:
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African-American Students Berea-SpecificSatisfaction Survey
Response rates: 2013: 90%; 2018: 89%
3.74 3.71 3.69
3.55
3.303.37
3.493.59
3.35
3.15
1
2
3
4
5
My mental health is good. My physical health is good. My spiritual health is good. My emotional health is good. I am managing stress well.
2013
2018
StronglyAgree
Strongly Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Disagree
Rate your level of agreement with the following statements:
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International Students Berea-SpecificSatisfaction Survey
Response rates: 2013: 90%; 2018: 89%
4.13
3.91 3.89 3.84
3.50
3.88 3.843.75
3.85
3.55
1
2
3
4
5
My mental health is good. My spiritual health is good. My phsyical health is good. My emotional health is good. I am managing stress well.
2013
2018
StronglyAgree
Strongly Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Disagree
Rate your level of agreement with the following statements:
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Berea-Specific Graduating Seniors Survey
Click to see survey instruments
2002-03: 74% 2003-04: 72% 2004-05: 82%
2005-06: 74% 2006-07: 82% 2007-08: 82%
2008-09: 82% 2009-10: 60% 2010-11: 70%
2011-12: 74% 2012-13: 56% 2013-14: 83%
2014-15: 79% 2015-16: 82% 2016-17: 80%
2017-18: 70%
NOTE: In 2002-03 through 2011-12, we used the ACT College Outcomes Survey (ACT is no longer offering this service).
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The extent of Berea College's contribution (i.e., your college
experiences both in and out of class) to your personal growth.Graduating Senior Survey
Administered at graduation rehearsal
NOTE: National comparative data from ACT College Outcome Survey were available until 2011-2012.
3.81 3.813.88 3.90 3.92 3.94
4.073.96 4.00
4.18
3.443.33 3.36 3.36
1
2
3
4
5
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
Understanding religious values that differ from my own
Berea College
4-Year PrivateColleges
Verygreat
Great
Moderate/Average
Little
None
Academic Year Graduates
Response rate: 80%
(244/305)
Response rate: 70%
(209/300)
Response rate: 82%
(262/321)
Response rate: 60%
(163/271)
Response rate: 70%
(226/321)
Response rate: 74%
(227/305)
Response rate: 56%
(194/344)
Response rate: 83%
(253/305)
Response rate: 79%
(262/333)
Response rate: 82%
(270/330)
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The extent of Berea College's contribution (i.e., your college
experiences both in and out of class) to your personal growth.Graduating Senior Survey
Administered at graduation rehearsal
NOTE: National comparative data from ACT College Outcome Survey were available until 2011-2012.
2.95
3.21
3.43
3.30
3.50 3.50
3.64
3.51
3.66
3.81
3.28
3.10 3.08 3.08
1
2
3
4
5
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
Developing my religious values
Berea College
4-Year PrivateColleges
Verygreat
Great
Moderate/Average
Little
None
Academic Year Graduates
Response rate: 80%
(244/305)
Response rate: 70%
(209/300)
Response rate: 82%
(262/321)
Response rate: 60%
(163/271)
Response rate: 70%
(226/321)
Response rate: 74%
(227/305)
Response rate: 56%
(194/344)
Response rate: 83%
(253/305)
Response rate: 79%
(262/333)
Response rate: 82%
(270/330)
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Indicate your level of satisfaction with each of the following: Graduating Senior SurveyAdministered at graduation rehearsal
NOTE: National comparative data from ACT College Outcome Survey were available until 2011-2012.
3.71 3.703.80
3.603.68
3.79 3.803.75
3.64 3.60
3.75 3.71 3.75 3.75
1
2
3
4
5
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
Campus atmosphere of ethnic, political, and religious understanding
Berea College
4-Year PrivateColleges
Verysatisfied
Satisfied
Neutral/Neithersatisfied
nor dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Academic Year Graduates
Response rate: 80%
(244/305)
Response rate: 70%
(209/300)
Response rate: 82%
(262/321)
Response rate: 60%
(163/271)
Response rate: 70%
(226/321)
Response rate: 74%
(227/305)
Response rate: 56%
(194/344)
Response rate: 83%
(253/305)
Response rate: 79%
(262/333)
Response rate: 82%
(270/330)
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ACT Alumni Outcomes Survey
(Work Colleges Consortium Project administered online)
(Graduates from 1992-93 through 2006-07)
Response Rate: 29% (482/1648)
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Indicate the extent to which you agree/disagree with each of the following statements about this school.
Based on ACT Alumni Outcomes Survey administered online to Work College graduates (1992-93 through 2006-2007)
Source: Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, Spring 2011Berea Response Rate:
482/1648 or 29%
4.474.32
3.88
1
2
3
4
5
Berea College(N = 482)
Small Private Colleges(N = 75 institutions)
Public Four-Year Institutions(N = 117 institutions)
Overall, there was a campus atmosphere of ethnic, political and religious understanding and acceptance
Strongly Agree
Neutral
Agree
Disagree
StronglyDisagree
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Your level of involvement in each type of activity or organization while you were attending this school.Your level of involvement in each type of activity or organization at the current time.
Based on ACT Alumni Outcomes Survey administered online to Work College graduates (1992-93 through 2006-2007)
Source: Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, Spring 2011Berea Response Rate:
482/1648 or 29%
2.37 2.35
2.00
2.462.54
2.24
1
2
3
4
Berea College(N = 482)
Small Private Colleges(N = 75 institutions)
Public Four-Year Institutions(N = 117 institutions)
Religious
Average level
Low level
High level
None
When attending this school
At the current
time
When attending this school
At the current
time
When attending this school
At the current
time
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Historical
survey Data stuDent survey items Prior to 2010
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Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP)
(Entering Fall Term Students)
Administered Fall Terms 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2016
Click to see survey instruments
Response Rates: 2002 87.6% 2004 93.2% 2006 85.6% 2008 89.6% 2010 87.0% 2012 76.0% 2014 84.0% 2016 74.7%
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Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during orientation week.
3.31
3.193.10
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%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
Religiousness
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
This item not asked
on the CIRP this year.
This item not asked
on the CIRP this year.
This item not asked
on the CIRP this year.
This item not asked
on the CIRP this year.
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Percent of students who rated themselves in “highest 10%” or
“above average” as compared with the average person his/her age in:
Religiousness
Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Entering First-Year Students
41% 41%38%
26%23%
28%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014
Berea Non-Sectarian
Item not
asked in
this year.
Item not
asked in
this year.
Item not
asked in
this year.
Item not
asked in
this year.
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Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), First-Year Student Trends from 1966 through 2014
NOTE: Missing data occurs because Berea did not participate from 1995 through 2001; beginning in 2002, Berea participates every other Fall Term. Also,
some survey items have been added or deleted over the years.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
'66 '67 '68 '69 '70 '71 '72 '73 '74 '75 '76 '77 '78 '79 '80 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85 '86 '87 '88 '89 '90 '91 '92 '93 '94 '95 '96 '97 '98 '99 '00 '01 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14
Entering Fall Term
Percent of students who rated themselves in the "highest 10%" or "above average" as compared with the average person their age for the following trait:
ReligiousnessBerea College
Non-Sectarian*
Religious*
*Comparison groups used are based selectivity (which is grouped by median SAT Verbal + Math scores and/or ACT composite scores of the entering class as reported to IPEDS). Berea was in the medium selectivity until 2008 when it moved to the high selectivity category.
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Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during orientation week.
2.97
2.82
1
2
3
4
2002ResponseRate: 87.6%
2004ResponseRate: 93.2%
2006ResponseRate: 85.6%
2008ResponseRate: 89.6%
2010ResponseRate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
Integrating spirituality into my life
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
This item not asked
on the CIRP this year.
This item not asked
on the CIRP this year.
This item not asked
on the CIRP this year.
This item not asked
on the CIRP this year.
This item not asked
on the CIRP this year.
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Percent of students who indicated that the following was
“essential” or “very important” to him/her personally
Integrating spirituality into my life
Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Entering First-Year Students
69%63%
35%30%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014
Berea Non-Sectarian
Item not
asked in
this year.
Item not
asked in
this year.
Item not
asked in
this year.
Item not
asked in
this year.
Item not
asked in
this year.
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Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), First-Year Student Trends from 1966 through 2014
NOTE: Missing data occurs because Berea did not participate from 1995 through 2001; beginning in 2002, Berea participates every other Fall Term. Also,
some survey items have been added or deleted over the years.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
'66 '67 '68 '69 '70 '71 '72 '73 '74 '75 '76 '77 '78 '79 '80 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85 '86 '87 '88 '89 '90 '91 '92 '93 '94 '95 '96 '97 '98 '99 '00 '01 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14
Entering Fall Term
Percent of students who indicated that the following were "essential" or "very important" to them Integrating spirituality into my life
Berea College
Non-Sectarian*
Religious*
*Comparison groups used are based selectivity (which is grouped by median SAT Verbal + Math scores and/or ACT composite scores of the entering class as reported to IPEDS). Berea was in the medium selectivity until 2008 when it moved to the high selectivity category.
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What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during orientation week.
3.37
3.20
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
Strengthen your religious beliefs/convictions
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
This item not asked
on the CIRP this year.
This item not asked
on the CIRP this year.
This item not asked
on the CIRP this year.
This item not asked
on the CIRP this year.
This item not asked
on the CIRP this year.
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Percent of students who estimate that chances are “very good” that he/she will:
Strengthen religious beliefs/convictions
Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), Entering First-Year Students
54%
45%
22%16%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014
Berea Non-Sectarian
Item not
asked in
this year.
Item not
asked in
this year.
Item not
asked in
this year.
Item not
asked in
this year.
Item not
asked in
this year.
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Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), First-Year Student Trends from 1966 through 2014
NOTE: Missing data occurs because Berea did not participate from 1995 through 2001; beginning in 2002, Berea participates every other Fall Term. Also,
some survey items have been added or deleted over the years.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
'66 '67 '68 '69 '70 '71 '72 '73 '74 '75 '76 '77 '78 '79 '80 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85 '86 '87 '88 '89 '90 '91 '92 '93 '94 '95 '96 '97 '98 '99 '00 '01 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14
Entering Fall Term
Percent of students who indicated that there was a "very good chance" that they willStrengthen your religious beliefs/convictions
Berea College
Non-Sectarian*
Religious*
*Comparison groups used are based selectivity (which is grouped by median SAT Verbal + Math scores and/or ACT composite scores of the entering class as reported to IPEDS). Berea was in the medium selectivity until 2008 when it moved to the high selectivity category.
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Berea College promotes its Christian identity…
by requiring adherence
to precisely defined
Christian beliefs
by functioning as a
church
through programs of
education and service to
students and
communities in
Appalachia and beyond
by affiliating with a
specific Christian
denomination
by maintaining strict
moral guidelines
2004 8.9% 3.5% 59.0% 5.6% 15.2%
2005
2006 9.4% 4.9% 64.1% 6.1% 15.5%
2007
2008 5.7% 6.5% 74.2% 4.2% 9.4%
2009 6.9% 1.6% 82.7% 1.6% 7.3%
2010 5.1% 2.7% 75.6% 5.4% 11.3%
2011
2012
This question was not asked on the 2005 Entering Student Survey
This question was not asked on the 2007 Entering Student Survey
This question was not asked on the 2012 Entering Student Survey
This question was not asked on the 2011 Entering Student Survey
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Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“essential” or “very important”:
Seeking to follow religious teachings in my everyday life
58
32
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“essential” or “very important”:
Becoming a more loving person
7567
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“essential” or “very important”:
Finding answers to the mysteries of life
57
45
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“essential” or “very important”:
Seeking beauty in my life
66
56
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“essential” or “very important”:
Seeking out opportunities to help me grow spiritually
68
43
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“essential” or “very important”:
Attaining wisdom
8679
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“essential” or “very important”:
Attaining inner harmony
66
53
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“essential” or “very important”:
Reducing pain and suffering in the world
67
57
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“essential” or “very important”:
Improving the human condition
6657
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“strongly” or “some what”:
Love is at the root of all great religions83
67
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“strongly” or “some what”:
All life is interconnected86
81
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“strongly” or “some what”:
Believing in supernatural phenomena is foolish
2429
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“strongly” or “some what”:
We are all spiritual beings
80
65
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“strongly” or “some what”:
It is futile to try to discoverthe purpose of existence
39 37
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“strongly” or “some what”:
People can reach a higher spiritual plane of consciousness through meditation or prayer
81
65
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“strongly” or “some what”:
The evil in this world seemsto outweigh the good
51
40
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 125: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/125.jpg)
Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“strongly” or “some what”:
Most people can grow spiritually without being religious
6371
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“strongly” or “some what”:
People who don’t believe in God will be punished
51
26
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 127: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/127.jpg)
Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“strongly” or “some what”:
Non-religious people can lead lives that are just as moral as those of religious believers
85 86
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“strongly” or “some what”:
Pain and suffering are essential to becoming a better person
72
60
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 129: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/129.jpg)
Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“strongly” or “some what”:
The universe arose by chance
19
30
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 130: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/130.jpg)
Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“strongly” or “some what”:
In the future, science will be able to explain everything
2332
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 131: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/131.jpg)
Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be“strongly” or “some what”:
While science can provide important information about the physical world, only religion
can truly explain existence66
44
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 132: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/132.jpg)
For me, the relationship between science and religion is one of:
Conflict; I consider myself to be on the side of religion
23
11
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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For me, the relationship between science and religion is one of:
Conflict; I consider myself to be on the side of science
5
18
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 134: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/134.jpg)
For me, the relationship between science and religion is one of:
Independence; they refer to different aspects of reality
24
35
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 135: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/135.jpg)
For me, the relationship between science and religion is one of:
Collaboration; each can be used to help support the other
47
36
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 136: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/136.jpg)
Percent of students who indicated
Do you Pray80
20
57
43
0102030405060708090
100
Yes No
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 137: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/137.jpg)
Percent of students who report “Frequently” praying:
For help in solving problems
64
54
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 138: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/138.jpg)
Percent of students who report “Frequently” praying:
To be in communion with God
64
46
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students who report “Frequently” praying:
To express gratitude
70
57
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students who report “Frequently” praying:
For emotional strength
72
54
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students who report “Frequently” praying:
For forgiveness
69
51
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students who report “Frequently” praying:
To relieve the suffering of others
61
46
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students who report “Frequently” praying:
For loved ones
76
65
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 144: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/144.jpg)
Percent of students who report “Frequently” praying:
For wisdom
64
41
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 145: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/145.jpg)
Percent of students who report “Frequently” praying:
To praise God
68
45
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 146: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/146.jpg)
Percent of students who engages at least weekly in:
Self-reflection
76
66
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 147: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/147.jpg)
Percent of students who engages at least weekly in:
Prayer
72
49
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students who engages at least weekly in:
Meditation
36
21
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 149: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/149.jpg)
Percent of students who engages at least weekly in:
Yoga, Tai Chi, or similar practice
7 9
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students who engages at least weekly in:
Religious singing/chanting
43
23
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 151: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/151.jpg)
Percent of students who engages at least weekly in:
Reading sacred texts
43
22
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 152: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/152.jpg)
Percent of students who engages at least weekly in:
Other reading on religion/spirituality
33
17
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 153: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/153.jpg)
The percent of students who indicated the following statements describe them “to a great extent”
Having an interest in spirituality
52
28
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 154: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/154.jpg)
The percent of students who indicated the following statements describe them “to a great extent”
Believing in the sacredness of life
54
33
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 155: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/155.jpg)
The percent of students who indicated the following statements describe them “to a great extent”
Feeling unsettled about spiritual and religious matters
18 16
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 156: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/156.jpg)
The percent of students who indicated the following statements describe them “to a great extent”
Feeling good about the direction in which my life is headed
52 50
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 157: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/157.jpg)
The percent of students who indicated the following statements describe them “to a great extent”
Feeling a sense of connection with God/Higher Power that transcends
my personal self
44
25
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 158: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/158.jpg)
The percent of students who indicated the following statements describe them “to a great extent”
Feeling a strong connection to all humanity
2417
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 159: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/159.jpg)
The percent of students who indicated the following statements describe them “to a great extent”
Feeling disillusioned with my religious upbringing
139
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 160: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/160.jpg)
The percent of students who indicated the following statements describe them “to a great extent”
Having an interest in different religious traditions
2619
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 161: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/161.jpg)
The percent of students who indicated the following statements describe them “to a great extent”
Being committed to introducing people to my faith
25
11
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 162: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/162.jpg)
The percent of students who indicated the following statements describe them “to a great extent”
Believing in the goodness of all people
3730
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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The percent of students who indicated the following statements describe them “to a great extent”
Being thankful for all that has happened to me
61
51
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 164: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/164.jpg)
The percent of students who indicated the following statements describe them “to a great extent”
Seeing each day, good or bad, as a gift
55
36
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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The percent of students who indicated the following statements describe them “to a great extent”
Believing in life after death
60
40
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 166: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/166.jpg)
The percent of students who indicated the following statements describe them “to a great extent”
Feeling obligated to follow my parents’religious practices
116
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
![Page 167: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/167.jpg)
Which of the following best characterizes your conception of or experience with God?
Universal Spirit
46
31
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 168: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/168.jpg)
Which of the following best characterizes your conception of or experience with God?
Love
74
47
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 169: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/169.jpg)
Which of the following best characterizes your conception of or experience with God?
Father-Figure
54
28
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 170: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/170.jpg)
Which of the following best characterizes your conception of or experience with God?
Mother-Figure
159
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 171: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/171.jpg)
Which of the following best characterizes your conception of or experience with God?
Teacher
55
30
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 172: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/172.jpg)
Which of the following best characterizes your conception of or experience with God?
Part of me
51
29
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 173: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/173.jpg)
Which of the following best characterizes your conception of or experience with God?
Divine Mystery
38
24
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 174: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/174.jpg)
Which of the following best characterizes your conception of or experience with God?
Protector
69
40
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 175: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/175.jpg)
Which of the following best characterizes your conception of or experience with God?
Creator75
45
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 176: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/176.jpg)
Which of the following best characterizes your conception of or experience with God?
Nature
33
22
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 177: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/177.jpg)
Which of the following best characterizes your conception of or experience with God?
Supreme Being
62
36
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 178: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/178.jpg)
Which of the following best characterizes your conception of or experience with God?
Judge
51
24
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 179: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/179.jpg)
Which of the following best characterizes your conception of or experience with God?
Enlightenment
41
24
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 180: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/180.jpg)
Which of the following best characterizes your conception of or experience with God?
None of the above
8
21
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 181: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/181.jpg)
Percent of students who have had a spiritual experience while:
In a house of worship
81
57
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 182: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/182.jpg)
Percent of students who have had a spiritual experience while:
Listening to beautiful music
76
58
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 183: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/183.jpg)
Percent of students who have had a spiritual experience while:
Viewing a great work of art
48
38
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 184: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/184.jpg)
Percent of students who have had a spiritual experience while:
Participating in a musical or artistic performance
63
39
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 185: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/185.jpg)
Percent of students who have had a spiritual experience while:
Engaging in athletics
34 32
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 186: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/186.jpg)
Percent of students who have had a spiritual experience while:
Witnessing the beauty and harmony of nature
76
63
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 187: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/187.jpg)
Percent of students who have had a spiritual experience while:
Meditating
59
35
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 188: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/188.jpg)
Percent of students who have had a spiritual experience while:
Praying
80
60
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 189: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/189.jpg)
Percent of students who have had a spiritual experience while:
Participating in a retreat
59
43
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 190: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/190.jpg)
Percent of students who have had a spiritual experience while:
Other
53
39
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 191: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/191.jpg)
Do you Believe in God?
84
10 6
67
2212
0102030405060708090
100
Yes Not sure No
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 192: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/192.jpg)
Percent of students who indicated their ultimate spiritual quest for me is:
To discover who I really am
1421
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 193: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/193.jpg)
Percent of students who indicated their ultimate spiritual quest for me is:
To follow God’s plan for me
41
19
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 194: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/194.jpg)
Percent of students who indicated their ultimate spiritual quest for me is:
To become a better person
916
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 195: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/195.jpg)
Percent of students who indicated their ultimate spiritual quest for me is:
To know my purpose in life
9 9
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 196: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/196.jpg)
Percent of students who indicated their ultimate spiritual quest for me is:
To make the world a better place
8 7
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 197: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/197.jpg)
Percent of students who indicated their ultimate spiritual quest for me is:
To know God
116
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 198: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/198.jpg)
Percent of students who indicated their ultimate spiritual quest for me is:
I do not consider myself to be on a spiritual quest
8
23
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 199: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/199.jpg)
Percent of students who reports the following experiences “strengthened”his/her religious /spiritual beliefs:
New Ideas encountered in classes
43
32
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 200: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/200.jpg)
Percent of students who reports the following experiences “strengthened”his/her religious /spiritual beliefs:
Romantic relationships
3834
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 201: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/201.jpg)
Percent of students who reports the following experiences “strengthened”his/her religious /spiritual beliefs:
Personal injury or illness
3831
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 202: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/202.jpg)
Percent of students who reports the following experiences “strengthened”his/her religious /spiritual beliefs:
Parents’ divorce or separation
2617
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 203: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/203.jpg)
Percent of students who reports the following experiences “strengthened”his/her religious /spiritual beliefs:
Death of a close friend or family member
4741
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 204: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/204.jpg)
Percent of students who reports the following experiences “strengthened”his/her religious /spiritual beliefs:
Natural disaster
31
21
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 205: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/205.jpg)
Percent of students who reports the following experiences “strengthened”his/her religious /spiritual beliefs:
The events of September 11, 2001
46
36
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 206: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/206.jpg)
Percent of students who reports the following experiences “strengthened”his/her religious /spiritual beliefs:
The war in Iraq
3023
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 207: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/207.jpg)
Percent of students who agrees “strongly” or “somewhat”:
What happens in my life is determined by forces larger than myself
75
56
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 208: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/208.jpg)
Percent of students who agrees “strongly” or “somewhat”:
Whether or not there is a Supreme Being doesn’t matter to me
18
30
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 209: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/209.jpg)
Percent of students who agrees “strongly” or “somewhat”:
I gain spiritual strength by trusting in a Higher Power
78
55
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 210: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/210.jpg)
Percent of students who agrees “strongly” or “somewhat”:
It doesn’t matter what I believe as long as I lead a moral life
40
59
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students who agrees “strongly” or “somewhat”:I have never felt a sense of sacredness
2633
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students who agrees “strongly” or “somewhat”:I find religion to be personally helpful
77
59
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Percent of students who agrees “strongly” or “somewhat”:I know someone I can turn to
for spiritual guidance
80
65
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 214: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/214.jpg)
Percent of students who agrees “strongly” or “somewhat”:I am uncomfortable discussing religious matters
3833
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 215: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/215.jpg)
Percent of students who agrees “strongly” or “somewhat”:My spirituality is a source of joy
80
57
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 216: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/216.jpg)
Percent of students who agrees “strongly” or “somewhat”:
It is difficult to reconcile the existence of a loving God with all the pain
and suffering in the world
37 38
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 217: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/217.jpg)
Percent of students who agrees “strongly” or “somewhat”:
I do not expect my religious convictionsto change in the next few years
70 70
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 218: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/218.jpg)
Percent of students who agrees “strongly” or “somewhat”:To be truly religious, a person must
accept all the teachings of his/her faith
44
32
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 219: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/219.jpg)
How would you describe your current views about spiritual/religious matters?
18
49
9
34
816
35
11
24 20
0102030405060708090
100
Conflicted Secure Doubting Seeking Notinterested
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 220: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/220.jpg)
My spiritual/religious beliefs:
Have helped me develop my identity
82
61
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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My spiritual/religious beliefs:Are one of the most important things in my life
74
48
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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My spiritual/religious beliefs:
Give meaning/purpose to my life
76
54
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 223: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/223.jpg)
My spiritual/religious beliefs:Help define the goals I set for myself
75
51
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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My spiritual/religious beliefs:
Provide me with strength, support and guidance
80
60
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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My spiritual/religious beliefs:
Lie behind my whole approach to life
68
46
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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My spiritual/religious beliefs:
Have been formed through much personal reflection and searching
76
56
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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“Most” or “all” of your close friends:
Share your religious/spiritual views
49
39
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 228: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/228.jpg)
“Most” or “all” of your close friends:Are searching for meaning/purpose in life
38 35
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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“Most” or “all” of your close friends:Go to church/temple/other house of worship
53
36
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 230: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/230.jpg)
Percent of student who engages to “some” or “a great extent” in the following activities:
Searching for meaning/purpose in life
8374
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 231: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/231.jpg)
Percent of student who engages to “some” or “a great extent” in the following activities:
Trying to change things that are unfair in the world82
72
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 232: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/232.jpg)
Percent of student who engages to “some” or “a great extent” in the following activities:Accepting others as they are
95 93
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 233: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/233.jpg)
Percent of student who engages to “some” or “a great extent” in the following activities:Having discussions about the
meaning of life with my friends83
72
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 234: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/234.jpg)
Percent of student who engages to “some” or “a great extent” in the following activities:
Being honest in my relationship with others97 94
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 235: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/235.jpg)
65 65
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Percent of students who indicated “frequently” or “occasionally”
Participating in community food or clothing drives
(during the past year)
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 236: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/236.jpg)
96 96
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Percent of students who indicated “frequently” or “occasionally”
Helped friends with personal problems(during the past year)
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 237: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/237.jpg)
71 69
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Percent of students who indicated “frequently” or “occasionally”
Donated money to charity(during the past year)
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 238: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/238.jpg)
7064
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Percent of students who indicated “frequently” or “occasionally”
Felt distant from God(during the past year)
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 239: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/239.jpg)
68 68
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Percent of students who indicated “frequently” or “occasionally”
Struggled to understand evil, suffering and death
(during the past year)
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 240: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/240.jpg)
6359
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Percent of students who indicated “frequently” or “occasionally”
Questioned your religious/spiritual beliefs
(during the past year)
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 241: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/241.jpg)
63
35
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Percent of students who indicated “frequently”
Felt loved by God(during the past year)
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 242: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/242.jpg)
6253
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Percent of students who indicated “frequently” or “occasionally”
Disagreed with your family about religious matters
(during the past year)
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 243: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/243.jpg)
8982
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Percent of students who indicated “frequently” or “occasionally”Spent time with people who share your religious views
(during the past year)
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 244: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/244.jpg)
45 46
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Percent of students who indicated “frequently” or “occasionally”
Felt angry with God(during the past year)
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 245: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/245.jpg)
84 82
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Percent of students who indicated “frequently” or “occasionally”Felt that your life is filled with stress and anxiety
(during the past year)
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 246: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/246.jpg)
9083
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Percent of students who indicated “frequently” or “occasionally”Been able to find meaning in times of hardship
(during the past year)
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 247: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/247.jpg)
6053
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Percent of students who indicated “frequently”
Expressed gratitude to others(during the past year)
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 248: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/248.jpg)
3831
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Percent of students who indicated “frequently”
Felt at peace/centered(during the past year)
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 249: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/249.jpg)
44
31
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Percent of students who indicated “frequently” or “occasionally”
Explored religion online(during the past year)
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 250: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/250.jpg)
5244
0102030405060708090
100
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Percent of students who indicated “frequently” or “occasionally”Attended a class, workshop, or retreat
on matters related to religion/spirituality(during the past year)
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 251: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/251.jpg)
34
47
32
1317
34
2212
0102030405060708090
100
Spirituality ReligiousCommitment
Equanimity SpiritualStruggle
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Student scored “high” on the following factors
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
![Page 252: Spiritual and Religious Related · Graphical Report (2004 Administration: Spiritual Questions) Percent of students reporting objectives considered to be “essential” or “very](https://reader031.vdocuments.mx/reader031/viewer/2022013011/60a8e4cb6d81a46b580b2ee6/html5/thumbnails/252.jpg)
33
9
3933
1524
29 30
0102030405060708090
100
ReligiousEngagement
ReligiousSkepticism
Spiritual Quest CompassionateSelf-Concept
Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP), Entering Freshmen 2004
Student scored “high” on the following factors
Berea Non-Sectarian –Medium Selectivity
This item was not asked on the 2002 or 2006 CIRP questionnaire.
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Berea-Specific Entering Survey
(Fall Term First-Year Students and New Transfers)
Administrated every Fall Term, 1995-2001 and Fall 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2009
Average Response Rate of 85%
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Indicate how much help you need in each of the following areas. Berea-Specific Entering Survey
Dealing with a spiritual need
16.218.2 17.0
18.720.4
18.1
75.173.7
74.9 74.071.6 72.1
8.0 7.0 6.7 5.6 6.58.7
0.7 1.0 1.4 1.7 1.5 1.2
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Entering Year
Per
cen
t
A lot or moderate amount of help.
A little or no help. Does not apply. Missing
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Rate the importance to you of each of the following: Berea-Specific Entering Survey
Taking part in worship opportunities on campus
57.5
61.7
68.6 69.2
16.718.1
12.811.110.6
8.0
11.613.8
2.6 1.73.3 4.6
12.510.5
3.81.4
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1998 1999 2000 2001
Entering year
Per
cen
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Extremely orSomewhat Important
Neutral Not Very orNot At All Important
Not ApplicableTo Me Missing
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Rate the importance to you of each of the following: Berea-Specific Entering Survey
52.9
56.4
67.565.8
24.3
15.3 15.212.1
9.011.1
13.5
1.4 1.3 2.04.1
10.0 9.0
4.01.4
23.7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1998 1999 2000 2001
Entering Year
Per
cen
t
Extremely orSomewhat Important
Neutral Not Very orNot At All Important
Not ApplicableTo Me
Missing
Taking part in social activities with a religious focus(dinners, discussion groups, etc.)
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Rate the importance to you of each of the following: Berea-Specific Entering Survey
38.3 39.1
43.847.0
31.4
23.626.3
17.4 18.2
22.419.3
2.1 2.4
6.3 5.8
10.0 8.8
4.01.7
32.3
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1998 1999 2000 2001
Entering Year
Per
cen
t
Extremely orSomewhat Important
Neutral Not Very orNot At All Important
Not ApplicableTo Me
Missing
Having individual counseling services to deal with spiritual issues or personal problems
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Rate the importance to you of each of the following: Berea-Specific Entering Survey
69.7 70.6
77.2
74.0
14.4
1.1
16.6
3.85.8 4.6
6.7
0.5 0.2 1.5 1.2
9.7 9.0
3.81.4
16.5
0
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20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1998 1999 2000 2001
Entering Year
Per
cen
t
Extremely orSomewhat Important
Neutral Not Very orNot At All Important
Not ApplicableTo Me
Missing
Taking part in volunteer activities such as hunger drives, volunteer service, etc.
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Rate the importance to you of each of the following: Berea-Specific Entering Survey
58.9
62.9
67.966.6
19.416.3 16.6
8.6 8.210.6
12.3
0.5 0.6 1.8 3.1
9.7 9.0
3.51.4
22.3
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1998 1999 2000 2001
Entering Year
Per
cen
t
Extremely orSomewhat Important
NeutralNot Very orNot At All Important
Not ApplicableTo Me Missing
Taking part in learning opportunities to understand issues of religion and faith
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Indicate whether each of the following was a major reason, minor reason, or not a reason, that you selected Berea College
Berea-Specific Entering Survey
College Christian commitment
36.4%33.1% 33.4%
38.4%
32.5%
28.1%26.0%
28.1%
32.5%35.4%
28.9%
3.5%1.9% 3.1%
6.7%
32.0%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
1998 1999 2003 2005
Entering Year
Perc
ent
Not a Reason Minor Reason Major Reason Missing
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Rate the importance to you of each of the following:
Berea-Specific Entering Survey, First-Year and New Transfer Students
3.47 3.40 3.40
3.46 3.48 3.45 3.41
3.28
3.40 3.32
3.47
3.17
1
2
3
4
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Developing a strong spiritual self Extremely important
Somewhat important
Not very important
Not at all important
Item not asked
Item not
asked
Item not asked
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Your First College Year
(YFCY) (Spring Follow-Up Survey to the CIRP)
Response Rate: Spring 2005 - 30.2%
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Percent of Students who Rated Themselves "Above Average" or "Highest 10%" Compared with the Average Person Their Age in:
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, August 2005
CIRP - Cooperative Institutional Research Project (Entering Student Survey)YFCY - Your First College Year (Spring Follow-Up Survey)
Religiousness
39.6%
24.7%
32.7%29.8%
37.7%
27.4%
33.9% 32.2%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Berea(N = 110)
Nonsectarian(N = 4227)
Private 4-year Colleges (N = 9,884)
Public Universities(N = 3,665)
CIRP - Fall 2004 YFCY - Spring 2005
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Percent of Students who Rated Themselves "Above Average" or "Highest 10%" Compared with the Average Person Their Age in:
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, August 2005
CIRP - Cooperative Institutional Research Project (Entering Student Survey)YFCY - Your First College Year (Spring Follow-Up Survey)
Spirituality
48.1%
32.3%
38.4%35.5%
56.6%
38.6%42.2% 40.6%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Berea(N = 110)
Nonsectarian(N = 4227)
Private 4-year Colleges (N = 9,884)
Public Universities(N = 3,665)
CIRP - Fall 2004 YFCY - Spring 2005
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Percent of Students who Marked "Frequently" or "Occasionally". (Last year of High School/Since Entering College)
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, August 2005
CIRP - Cooperative Institutional Research Project (Entering Student Survey)YFCY - Your First College Year (Spring Follow-Up Survey)
Attended a religious service
86.7%
74.2%
82.3%
76.4%
67.6%
44.0%
58.0%
51.6%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Berea*(N = 110)
Nonsectarian(N = 4227)
Private 4-year Colleges (N = 9,884)
Public Universities(N = 3,665)
CIRP - Fall 2004 YFCY - Spring 2005
*Berea means are statistically significantly different at the P<.05 level.
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YFCY - Your First College Year (Spring Follow-Up Survey to the 2004 New Freshmen)
Since entering this college, Percentage of students who indicated that they "frequently"
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, August 2005
Discussed religion/spirituality
28.6
19.5 23.2 21.6
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Berea(N = 106 )
Nonsectarian(N = 5,752)
Private 4-year Colleges (N = 16,286)
Public Universities(N = 7,500)
Perc
ent
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Percent of Students who Marked the Objective as "Very important" or "Essential"
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, August 2005
CIRP - Cooperative Institutional Research Project (Entering Student Survey)YFCY - Your First College Year (Spring Follow-Up Survey)
Integrating spirituality into my life
66.7%
34.3%
44.2%
37.7%
67.6%
43.2%
51.6%47.8%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Berea(N = 110)
Nonsectarian(N = 4227)
Private 4-year Colleges (N = 9,884)
Public Universities(N = 3,665)
CIRP - Fall 2004 YFCY - Spring 2005
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YFCY - Your First College Year (Spring Follow-Up Survey to the 2004 New Freshmen)
Percent of students noting "much stronger" skills compared with time when entered college:
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, August 2005
Religious beliefs and convictions
19.0
6.9 9.0 9.1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Berea(N = 106 )
Nonsectarian(N = 5,752)
Private 4-year Colleges (N = 16,286)
Public Universities(N = 7,500)
Perc
ent
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How much time did you spend during a typical week doing the following activities?(Last Year of High School/Since Entering College)
None5 hours or less
More than 5 hours None
5 hours or less
More than 5 hours None
5 hours or less
More than 5 hours None
5 hours or less
More than 5 hours
Studying/homework 1.9% 55.1% 42.9% 0.0% 29.0% 71.0% 1.2% 45.7% 53.0% 0.3% 27.7% 72.1%Socializing with friends 0.0% 35.9% 64.1% 0.9% 33.0% 66.0% 0.3% 24.0% 75.8% 0.5% 18.5% 81.0%Exercising or sports 7.5% 58.5% 33.9% 8.5% 67.0% 24.5% 4.4% 41.9% 53.7% 7.9% 55.6% 36.5%Partying 51.4% 43.0% 5.6% 57.0% 41.1% 1.8% 26.1% 56.2% 17.7% 19.5% 53.6% 26.9%Student clubs and groups 16.2% 61.9% 21.9% 41.9% 52.3% 5.7% 19.4% 62.9% 17.9% 37.6% 52.1% 10.2%Watching TV 4.7% 65.4% 29.9% 30.8% 66.4% 2.8% 7.5% 66.8% 25.6% 19.9% 63.8% 16.1%Household/childcare duties 10.6% 69.1% 20.2% 53.8% 46.2% 0.0% 19.9% 71.0% 9.0% 70.1% 27.5% 2.5%Reading for pleasure 5.7% 70.5% 23.9% 39.0% 54.3% 6.8% 17.2% 71.0% 11.6% 40.9% 54.7% 4.5%Playing video/computer games 46.7% 41.1% 12.1% 60.7% 35.5% 3.7% 45.0% 47.2% 7.8% 55.1% 37.8% 7.0%Prayer/meditation 17.8% 78.5% 3.7% 24.3% 72.0% 3.7% 46.9% 50.2% 3.0% 57.3% 39.6% 3.2%
CIRP(Fall 2004)
Berea (N = 110)
YFCY(Spring 2005)
Nonsectarian (N = 4227)
CIRP(Fall 2004)
YFCY(Spring 2005)
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, August 2005
CIRP - Cooperative Institutional Research Project (Entering Student Survey)YFCY - Your First College Year (Spring Follow-Up Survey)
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Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI) and
Berea-Specific Student Satisfaction Survey
All Students
Response Rates:
1998 – 81%; 2003 – 84%; 2008 – 54%; 2013 – 90%
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Berea-Specific Student Satisfaction Survey
Religious and Spiritual Concerns/ValuesSatisfaction Ratings
Spring 1998 Administration
5.81
5.73
4.42
4.52
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Importance
Satisfaction
Not SatisfiedAt All
Very SatisfiedNeutral
Not ImportantAt All
Very Important
I have experienced spiritual growth while at Berea.
I have increased my knowledge about religion from various classes.
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All StudentsSpring 2003 Compared to Spring 1998 Administration:
Berea-Specific Survey Satisfaction Rating by Item Group,Religious Spiritual Concerns/Values
3.67
3.85
4.42
4.57
3.68
3.59
4.01
4.76
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
27. Christian valuesare emphasizedappropriately on
campus.
23. My expectationsregarding Berea's
Christian commitmenthave been met.
24. My spiritual needsare being met at
Berea.
48. The Collegeemphasizes values
and ethical behavior.
Spring 1998
Spring 2003
Not satisfied
at all
Neutral Very Satisfied
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African-American StudentsSpring 2003 Compared to Spring 1998 Administration:
Supplemental Survey Satisfaction Rating by Item Group,Religious Spiritual Concerns/Values
3.81
4.09
4.74
4.98
4.08
3.94
4.14
4.92
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
27. Christian valuesare emphasizedappropriately on
campus.
23. My expectationsregarding Berea's
Christian commitmenthave been met.
24. My spiritual needsare being met at
Berea.
48. The Collegeemphasizes values
and ethical behavior.
Spring 1998
Spring 2003
Not satisfied
at all
Neutral Very Satisfied
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International StudentsSpring 2003 Compared to Spring 1998 Administration:
Supplemental Survey Satisfaction Rating by Item Group,Religious Spiritual Concerns/Values
3.70
4.38
4.37
4.76
4.68
4.62
4.93
5.79
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
27. Christian valuesare emphasizedappropriately on
campus.
23. My expectationsregarding Berea's
Christian commitmenthave been met.
24. My spiritual needsare being met at
Berea.
48. The Collegeemphasizes values
and ethical behavior.
Spring 1998
Spring 2003
Not satisfied
at all
Neutral Very Satisfied
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Satisfaction Ratings Berea Specific Items added to
National Satisfaction Survey
Response Rates: Spring 1998: 81%; Spring 2003: 84%; Spring 2008: 54%
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, July 2008
4.57
4.01
4.42
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2008
2003
1998
My spiritual needs are being met at Berea.
Not satisfied at all
NeutralVery
Satisfied
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Degrees of Preparation Spring 2009
(First-Year and Senior Students)
Administered online along with Smith and Hampshire Colleges through an agreement with the American Association of State
Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
Response Rates:
First-Year Students (162/377or 43%); Seniors (168/362 or 46%)
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Degrees of Preparation Survey, Spring 2009 Administered to First-Year Students (162/377or 43%) and Seniors (168/362 or 46%)
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, May 2009 Page 4 Administered online along with Smith and Hampshire Colleges through an agreement with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
3.033.12
2.38
3.11
2.44
2.28
2.862.73
2.953.07
1.99
3.17
2.172.07
2.93 2.91
1
2
3
4
Family Friends,co-workers
Religiousleaders
Professors,teachers
Politicians New Media(e.g.,
blogosphere,citizen
journalists)
Mainstream Media(e.g.,
newspapers,radio, cable TV)
Scientists,researchers,
other professionals
Indicate the importance of the following people ininforming you about current world events.
First-Year Students Seniors
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
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African-American Student Study
Completed in April 2003
Response Rate: 62% (142/ 229)
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African-American Student Study, Spring 2003
How important are on-campus opportunities for worship or spiritual growth and expression to your overall success and well-being at Berea College?
42.6%
22.7%19.1%
5.7% 6.4%3.5%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
5 4 3 2 1 Missing
Extremely Important
Not at all Important
Mean: 3.93
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African-American Student Study, Spring 2003
Rate your level of personal need for on-campus opportunities for worship or spiritual growth and expression.
37.6%
22.7% 21.3%
9.9%
5.0% 3.5%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
5 4 3 2 1 Missing
A great need No need
Mean: 3.81
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African-American Student Study, Spring 2003
To what extent is this need (on-campus opportunities for worship or spiritual growth and expression) being met by services at the College?
9.2%
17.7%
36.9%
13.5%
8.5%10.6%
3.5%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
5 4 3 2 1 Not app. b/c of non-use
MissingTo a Great
ExtentNot at all
Mean: 3.07
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African-American Student Study, Spring 2003
How satisfied are you with the services or programs aimed at fulfilling this need(on-campus opportunities for worship or spiritual growth and expression)?
4.3%
25.5%
30.5%
14.9%10.6% 10.6%
3.5%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
5 4 3 2 1 Not app. b/c of non-use
Missing
Extremely satisfied
Not at all satisfied
Mean: 2.98
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African-American Student Study, Spring 2003
How much have on-campus opportunities for worship or spiritual growth and expression contributed to your overall success and well-being at BC?
9.2%
16.3%
25.5%21.3%
8.5%
13.5%
5.7%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
5 4 3 2 1 Not app. b/c of non-use
Missing
A Great Amount
None
Mean: 2.96
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African-American Student Study, Spring 2003
How important are off-campus opportunities for worship or spiritual growth and expression to your overall success and well-being at Berea College?
46.1%
20.6%18.4%
6.4% 6.4%
2.1%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
5 4 3 2 1 Missing
Extremely Important
Not at all Important
Mean: 3.96
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African-American Student Study, Spring 2003
Rate your level of personal need for off-campus opportunitiesfor worship or spiritual growth and expression.
41.8%
19.9% 20.6%
7.1% 7.8%
2.8%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
5 4 3 2 1 MissingA great need No need
Mean: 3.83
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African-American Student Study, Spring 2003
To what extent is this need (off-campus opportunities for worship or spiritual growth and expression) being met by services at the College?
17.0%21.3% 22.0%
15.6%
9.2%12.1%
2.8%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
5 4 3 2 1 Not app. b/c of non-use
Missing
To a Great Extent
Not at all
Mean: 3.25
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African-American Student Study, Spring 2003
How satisfied are you with the services or programs aimed at fulfilling this need (off-campus opportunities for worship or spiritual growth and expression)?
12.8%
21.3%
16.3%
22.0%
12.8% 12.1%
2.8%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
5 4 3 2 1 Not app. b/c of non-use
Missing
Extremely satisfied
Not at all satisfied
Mean: 2.99
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African-American Student Study, Spring 2003
How much have off-campus opportunities for worship or spiritual growth and expression contributed to your overall success and well-being at BC?
15.6% 16.3%
22.0% 22.7%
9.2%12.1%
2.1%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
5 4 3 2 1 Not app. b/c of non-use
Missing
A Great Amount
None
Mean: 3.07
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Berea-Specific Exit Survey
(Graduating Seniors)
Administrated during graduation rehearsals, 1995-96 through 2001-2002
Response Rates: Ranged from 55% to 96%
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How well did your experiences at Berea College help you accomplish the following goal: Berea-Specific Exit Survey (Graduating Seniors)
NOTE: Exit 2000 data are not available. Regrettably, the questionnaires were lost by the data entry agency.
Developing your capacity for moral, personal or spiritual development
70.272.6
78.3 77.875.4
76.8
29.3
26.0
20.4 21.0
24.522.8
0.5 1.5 1.2 1.2 0.0 0.40
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1996 1997 1998 1999 2001 2002
Graduation year
Per
cent
Extremely orSomewhat Well
Not Very or Not At All Well
Missing
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How well did your experiences at Berea College help you accomplish the following goal: Berea-Specific Exit Survey (Graduating Seniors)
NOTE: Exit 2000 data are not available. Regrettably, the questionnaires were lost by the data entry agency.
62.6
69.671.6
79.0
72.9 72.8
35.3
28.927.2
18.5
25.1 26.0
2.0 1.5 1.22.5 1.9 1.2
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1996 1997 1998 1999 2001 2002
Graduation Year
Per
cen
t
Extremely orSomewhat Well
Not Very or Not At All Well
Missing
Increasing your ethical, religious and historical consciousness
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Rate the importance to you of each of the following: Berea Specific/ACT College Outcomes SurveyAdministered to graduating seniors at graduation rehearsal
NOTE: Exit 2000 data not available. Regrettably, the questionnaires were lost by the data entry agency.
3.48 3.55
3.60 3.60
3.44 3.48 3.48 3.50 3.47
3.41
1
2
3
4
96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 01-02 02-03 03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13
Developing a strong spiritual self
Extremely important
Somewhat important
Not very important
Not at all important
Academic Year Graduates
Question not asked on these administrations
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ACT Appalachian Region Alumni
Outcomes Survey (1974-76, 1984-86, 1994-96 Alumni)
Response Rate: 42%
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ACA Appalachian Region Alumni Survey (1974-76, 1984-86, 1994-96 Alumni)
Indicate your opinion of the importance of each of the following skills and competencies in your current endeavors.
Developing my religious values
3.65 3.70
3.31
1
2
3
4
5
Berea(N = 946)
23 ACA Schools(N = 8755)
5 Public Universities(N = 2803)
VeryGreat
Great
Moderate
Little
None
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ACA Appalachian Region Alumni Survey (1974-76, 1984-86, 1994-96 Alumni)
Indicate the contribution that your experiences at this college made to your growth in each area.
Developing my religious values
3.393.48
2.14
1
2
3
4
5
Berea(N = 946)
23 ACA Schools(N = 8755)
5 Public Universities(N = 2803)
VeryGreat
Great
Moderate
Little
None
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ACA Appalachian Region Alumni Survey (1974-76, 1984-86, 1994-96 Alumni)
Indicate your level of involvement while attending this institution: Religious
26%
61%
9%
1% 2% 2%
21%
55%
13%
3% 5% 4%
40%
46%
6%
1% 2%5%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Berea(N = 946)
25.6% 61.0% 8.6% 1.1% 1.7% 2.1%
23 ACA Schools(N = 8755)
20.6% 54.6% 12.7% 3.2% 4.9% 4.0%
5 Public Universities(N = 2803)
40.1% 46.0% 6.1% 1.3% 1.7% 4.7%
0 hours per week 1-5 hours per week 6-10 hours per week 11-15 hours per weekMore than 15 hours
per weekMissing
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ACA Appalachian Region Alumni Survey (1974-76, 1984-86, 1994-96 Alumni)
Indicate your level of involvement the current time: Religious
23%
47%
19%
4% 4% 3%
19%
47%
18%
5%8%
4%
24%
49%
13%
3% 4% 6%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Berea(N = 946)
23.4% 46.7% 18.8% 4.3% 3.9% 2.9%
23 ACA Schools(N = 8755)
18.5% 46.8% 17.9% 4.8% 7.7% 4.3%
5 Public Universities(N = 2803)
24.0% 49.4% 13.4% 3.4% 4.1% 5.6%
0 hours per week 1-5 hours per week 6-10 hours per week 11-15 hours per weekMore than 15 hours
per weekMissing
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ACA Appalachian Region Alumni Survey (1974-76, 1984-86, 1994-96 Alumni)
All things considered, how satisfied are you with the following aspects of your life at the current time?
Religious/spiritual life
3.904.01
3.94
1
2
3
4
5
Berea(N = 946)
23 ACA Schools(N = 8755)
5 Public Universities(N = 2803)
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
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ACA Appalachian Region Alumni Survey (1974-76, 1984-86, 1994-96 Alumni)
Berea-Specific Items (N = 946)
3.61
3.82
1
2
3
4
5
It was important to my decision to attend Berea Collegethat it had a Chrisitan self-understanding that welcomes
"all people of the earth."
My Berea College experience helped me to strengthenmy ethical, religious and/or spiritual consciousness.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neitheragree ordisagree
Disagree
Stronglydisagree