Researchers: Larry Burton, PhD., Andrews University Duane Covrig, PhD., Andrews University Jimmy Kijai, PhD., Andrews University Vinita Sauder, PhD., Southern.
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Researchers:Larry Burton, PhD., Andrews UniversityDuane Covrig, PhD., Andrews University
Jimmy Kijai, PhD., Andrews UniversityVinita Sauder, PhD., Southern Adventist University
Robert Weaver, MBA, Association of Adventist Colleges & Universities
Researchers:Larry Burton, PhD., Andrews UniversityDuane Covrig, PhD., Andrews University
Jimmy Kijai, PhD., Andrews UniversityVinita Sauder, PhD., Southern Adventist University
Robert Weaver, MBA, Association of Adventist Colleges & Universities
Highlights of a Study of the College Experiences of Adventists
Highlights of a Study of the College Experiences of Adventists
Collegeimpact
Purpose of StudyInvestigate experiences and involvement of Adventist graduates of Adventist colleges and universities as compared to Adventist graduates of public colleges and universities
Investigate experiences and involvement of Adventist graduates of Adventist colleges and universities as compared to Adventist graduates of public colleges and universities
Major Variables• Career preparation• Social and community values• Purpose, philosophy and values• Classroom interactions• Professor interactions• Friends and relationships• Professional and personal development• Involvement in extra-curricular activities• Spiritual experiences• Overall satisfaction with life• Overall college experience
• Career preparation• Social and community values• Purpose, philosophy and values• Classroom interactions• Professor interactions• Friends and relationships• Professional and personal development• Involvement in extra-curricular activities• Spiritual experiences• Overall satisfaction with life• Overall college experience
Data Set• N= 6,538• Groups:
• N= 6,538• Groups:
n % Adventist colleges and universities (NAD) 5,569 85.1% Adventist colleges and universities (outside NAD) 215 3.2% Other religious or private colleges and universities 185 2.8% Public colleges and universities 569 8.7%
Data set• Responses from alumni of 13
Adventist colleges and universities (N=5,569)
• Responses from 569 graduates of public colleges/universities, representing over 500 public universities from the US and Canada.
• Responses from alumni of 13 Adventist colleges and universities (N=5,569)
• Responses from 569 graduates of public colleges/universities, representing over 500 public universities from the US and Canada.
Adventist graduates of Adventist colleges are MORE LIKELY THAN Adventist graduates of public
universities to say their undergraduate experience helped
them develop the following:
Adventist graduates of Adventist colleges are MORE LIKELY THAN Adventist graduates of public
universities to say their undergraduate experience helped
them develop the following:
Adventist College Alumni
Public University Alumni
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
58.9%51.2%
Leadership abilities
CP12: Think about the college where you completed your most recent undergraduate degree. How effective was your college in helping you develop the following? (Rating 1=not at all effective, 2=slightly effective, 3=somewhat effective, 4=quite effective, 5=extremely effective; chart shows percent rating 4-quite effective or 5-extremely effective.)
CAREER PREPARATION
p≤0.01
S
Adventist College Alumni
Public University Alumni
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
50.4%43.5%
Public speaking skills
CP02: Think about the college where you completed your most recent undergraduate degree. How effective was your college in helping you develop the following? (Rating 1=not at all effective, 2=slightly effective, 3=somewhat effective, 4=quite effective, 5=extremely effective; chart shows percent rating 4-quite effective or 5-extremely effective.)
CAREER PREPARATION
p≤0.01
S
Adventist College Alumni
Public University Alumni
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
47.8%
9.8%
A deeper desire for mission service
SCV10: Think about the college where you completed your most recent undergraduate degree. How effective was your college in helping you develop the following? (Rating 1=not at all effective, 2=slightly effective, 3=somewhat effective, 4=quite effective, 5=extremely effective; chart shows percent rating 4-quite effective or 5-extremely effective.)
p≤0.01
SOCIAL/COMMUNITY VALUES
S
5x
Adventist College Alumni
Public University Alumni
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
26.2%
6.7%
Knowledge and skills in preparation for marriage
SCV11: Think about the college where you completed your most recent undergraduate degree. How effective was your college in helping you develop the following? (Rating 1=not at all effective, 2=slightly effective, 3=somewhat effective, 4=quite effective, 5=extremely effective; chart shows percent rating 4-quite effective or 5-extremely effective.)
p≤0.01
SOCIAL/COMMUNITY VALUES
S
4x
Adventist College Alumni
Public University Alumni
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
54.2%
24.4%
A deeper understanding of the importance of healthy living
SCV08: Think about the college where you completed your most recent undergraduate degree. How effective was your college in helping you develop the following? (Rating 1=not at all effective, 2=slightly effective, 3=somewhat effective, 4=quite effective, 5=extremely effective; chart shows percent rating 4-quite effective or 5-extremely effective.)
p≤0.01
SOCIAL/COMMUNITY VALUES
S
2x
Adventist College Alumni
Public University Alumni
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
58.7%
8.2%
A deeper personal relationship with Jesus
PPV04: Think about the college where you completed your most recent undergraduate degree. How effective was your college in helping you develop the following? (Rating 1=not at all effective, 2=slightly effective, 3=somewhat effective, 4=quite effective, 5=extremely effective; chart shows percent rating 4-quite effective or 5-extremely effective.)
p≤0.01
PURPOSE/PHILOSOPHY/VALUES
S
7x
Adventist College Alumni
Public University Alumni
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
49.8%
9.5%
A deeper desire to study the Bible
PPV07: Think about the college where you completed your most recent undergraduate degree. How effective was your college in helping you develop the following? (Rating 1=not at all effective, 2=slightly effective, 3=somewhat effective, 4=quite effective, 5=extremely effective; chart shows percent rating 4-quite effective or 5-extremely effective.)
p≤0.01
PURPOSE/PHILOSOPHY/VALUES
S
5x
Adventist College Alumni
Public University Alumni
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
44.4%
8.6%
A meaningful prayer life
PPV06: Think about the college where you completed your most recent undergraduate degree. How effective was your college in helping you develop the following? (Rating 1=not at all effective, 2=slightly effective, 3=somewhat effective, 4=quite effective, 5=extremely effective; chart shows percent rating 4-quite effective or 5-extremely effective.)
p≤0.01
PURPOSE/PHILOSOPHY/VALUES
S
5x
Adventist College Alumni
Public University Alumni
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
52.8%
10.1%
A stronger commitment to my church
PPV09: Think about the college where you completed your most recent undergraduate degree. How effective was your college in helping you develop the following? (Rating 1=not at all effective, 2=slightly effective, 3=somewhat effective, 4=quite effective, 5=extremely effective; chart shows percent rating 4-quite effective or 5-extremely effective.)
p≤0.01
PURPOSE/PHILOSOPHY/VALUES
5x
S
Adventist College Alumni
Public University Alumni
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
58.4%
13.2%
A sense of God's calling for my life
PPV02: Think about the college where you completed your most recent undergraduate degree. How effective was your college in helping you develop the following? (Rating 1=not at all effective, 2=slightly effective, 3=somewhat effective, 4=quite effective, 5=extremely effective; chart shows percent rating 4-quite effective or 5-extremely effective.)
p≤0.01
PURPOSE/PHILOSOPHY/VALUES
S
4x
Adventist College Alumni
Public University Alumni
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
64.8%
20.8%
Moral principles that can guide actions
PPV03: Think about the college where you completed your most recent undergraduate degree. How effective was your college in helping you develop the following? (Rating 1=not at all effective, 2=slightly effective, 3=somewhat effective, 4=quite effective, 5=extremely effective; chart shows percent rating 4-quite effective or 5-extremely effective.)
p≤0.01
PURPOSE/PHILOSOPHY/VALUES
S
3x
Adventist graduates of Adventist colleges experienced the following
MORE OFTEN THAN Adventist graduates of public universities:
Adventist graduates of Adventist colleges experienced the following
MORE OFTEN THAN Adventist graduates of public universities:
Adventist College Alumni
Public University Alumni
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
83.5%78.1%
High-quality, teaching-oriented faculty
CI01: Think about the college where you completed your most recent undergraduate degree. How often did your college experience include the following? (Rating 1=never, 2=rarely, 3=sometimes, 4=often, 5=always; chart shows percent rating 4-often and 5-always.)
p≤0.01
CLASSROOM INTERACTIONS
S
Adventist College Alumni
Public University Alumni
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
36.0%
4.5%
Professors who helped me develop spiritually/develop spiritual values
PI17: Think about the college where you completed your most recent undergraduate degree. How often did your college experience include the following? (Rating 1=never, 2=rarely, 3=sometimes, 4=often, 5=always; chart shows percent rating 4-often and 5-always.)
p≤0.001
PROFESSOR INTERACTIONS
S
8x
Adventist College Alumni
Public University Alumni
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
21.5%
2.9%
Professors who studied the Bible with me and/or increased my faith in
the Bible
PI14: Think about the college where you completed your most recent undergraduate degree. How often did your college experience include the following? (Rating 1=never, 2=rarely, 3=sometimes, 4=often, 5=always; chart shows percent rating 4-often and 5-always.)
p≤0.001
PROFESSOR INTERACTIONS
S
7x
Adventist College Alumni
Public University Alumni
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
25.7%
3.3%
Professors who prayed with me
PI13: Think about the college where you completed your most recent undergraduate degree. How often did your college experience include the following? (Rating 1=never, 2=rarely, 3=sometimes, 4=often, 5=always; chart shows percent rating 4-often and 5-always.)
p≤0.001
PROFESSOR INTERACTIONS
S
7x
Adventist College Alumni
Public University Alumni
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
49.5%
6.3%
Professors who positively influenced my relationship with Christ
PI19: Think about the college where you completed your most recent undergraduate degree. How often did your college experience include the following? (Rating 1=never, 2=rarely, 3=sometimes, 4=often, 5=always; chart shows percent rating 4-often and 5-always.)
p≤0.001
PROFESSOR INTERACTIONS
S
7x
Adventist College Alumni
Public University Alumni
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
47.5%
14.9%
Positive dating experiences
FR11: Think about the college where you completed your most recent undergraduate degree. How often did your college experience include the following? (Rating 1=never, 2=rarely, 3=sometimes, 4=often, 5=always; chart shows percent rating 4-often and 5-always.)
p≤0.001
FRIENDS/RELATIONSHIPS
S
3x
Adventist College Alumni
Public University Alumni
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
71.7%
19.8%
Working on campus
EA09: Think about the college where you completed your most recent undergraduate degree. How often did your college experience include the following? (Rating 1=never, 2=rarely, 3=sometimes, 4=often, 5=always; chart shows percent rating 4-often and 5-always.)
p≤0.001
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
S
3x
Overall College ExperienceOverall College Experience
Adventist College Alumni
82.6%
74.4%73.0%
"The financial investment I made in my college education was worth it." (N=5331)"My college helped me integrate my faith with other aspects of my life." (N=5336)"My college experience effectively prepared me for life after college." (N=5319)
OVERALL COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
Contact:
Robert Weaverrob@adventistcolleges.org
Robert Weaverrob@adventistcolleges.org
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