CIRP College Senior Survey 2011 Graduating Seniors National Data N=21,055 Higher Education Research Institute, University of California at Los Angeles.

CIRPCollege Senior Survey

2011

Graduating SeniorsGraduating Seniors

National DataNational DataN=21,055N=21,055

Higher Education Research Institute, University of California at Los Angeles

College Senior Survey

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

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

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Presentation Summary• Demographics• Academic Outcomes

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

• Academic EnvironmentFaculty Interaction: Mentorship (construct)Interaction with Faculty (theme)Academic Disengagement (construct)Active and Collaborative Learning (theme)Written and Oral Communication (theme)Academic Enhancement Experiences

(theme)

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

Courses (theme)Satisfaction with Services and Community

(theme)

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

• Civic Engagement Experiences and Beliefs

Civic Engagement (theme)

• Diversity OutcomesPluralistic Orientation (construct)

• Diversity Experiences and BeliefsPositive Cross-Racial Interaction

(construct)

Negative Cross-Racial Interaction (construct)

Diversity (theme)

• Campus ClimateSense of Belonging (construct)

• Religiosity/SpiritualityReligiosity / Spirituality (theme)

• Health and WellnessHealth and Wellness (theme)

• Career PlanningCareer Planning (theme)

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Demographics

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DemographicsRace/Ethnicity

(mark all that apply)

3.6%1.0%

3.6% 3.3%5.6%

82.0%

1.5% 0.8%

7.0%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

African

American/

Black

Mexican

American

/Chicano

Am. Indian/

Alaska

Native

Native

Hawaiian

/Pacific

Islande

r

Asian

American

/Asian

Puerto

Rican

OtherOther

Latino

White/

Caucasian

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DemographicsSex

Men36.3%

Women63.7%

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DemographicsSince entering college have you transferred from a:

9.2%

84.2%

8.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

did not transfer community college four-year college

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DemographicsOverall GPA

0.0%

1.0%

3.4%

7.0%

17.6%

24.6%

26.9%

19.5%

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

D

C

C+

B-

B

B+

A-

A or A+

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Demographics How would you characterize your political views?

24.0%

1.3%

39.6%

4.0%

31.2%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

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

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58.5%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Borrowed money

Source for college expenses

17.7%

62.2%

75.3%

69.6%

84.5%

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

Other sources

Aid to be repaid

Aid not to berepaid

Personalresources

Family resources

Median Amount Borrowed

25,000

DemographicsFinances

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Academic Outcomes

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CIRP Construct

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

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

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

High Habits of Mind

39.2%

39.7%

39.4%

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

Women

Men

All Students

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CIRP Construct Survey Items

Habits of MindHow often in the past year did you:

33.7%

52.7%

49.8%

43.6%

54.7%

60.7%

58.4%

43.4%

46.5%

53.1%

42.3%

35.6%

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

Take a risk because you felt you had more to gain (1.39)

Ask questions in class (1.50)

Evaluate the quality or reliability of information you received(1.73)

Seek alternative solutions to a problem (1.90)

Seek solutions to problems and explain them to others (2.25)

Support your opinions with a logical argument (2.30)

■ occasionally ■ frequently

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Habits of MindHow often in the past year did you:

50.9%

46.4%

50.5%

38.5%

50.2%

46.9%

41.9%

43.7%

52.8%

46.1%

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

Accept mistakes as part of thelearning process (0.69)

Look up scientific researcharticles and resources (0.73)

Revise your papers to improveyour writing (1.15)

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

class (1.24)

Seek feedback on your academicwork (1.28)


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

High Academic Self-Concept

26.1%

41.2%

31.6%

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

Women

Men

All Students


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

with the average person your age:

12.3%

37.8%

22.4%

28.9%

31.3%

42.8%

47.3%

51.6%

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

Mathematical ability (1.60)

Drive to achieve (1.63)

Self-confidence intellectual (1.86)

Academic ability (3.11)

■ above average ■ highest 10%

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CIRP Theme

Academic OutcomesCompared with when you first entered this college,

how would you now describe your:

General knowledge

Knowledge of a

particular field or

discipline

Critical thinking

skills

Problem-solving skills

■ stronger ■ much stronger

51.6%

74.4%

46.4%

24.0%

44.6% 45.7%

48.5%

45.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

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CIRP Theme

Academic Outcomes

65.0%

36.4%20.8%

33.8%

57.0%

45.8%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Act in Past Year:Applied concepts from

coursesto everyday life

(frequently/occasionally)

Self-Rating:Writing ability

(highest 10%/abover average)

■ occasionally – above average■ frequently – highest 10%

Act in Past Year:Integrate skills and

knowledge from different sources and experiences(frequently/occasionally)

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Academic Environment

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CIRP Construct

Faculty Interaction: MentorshipFaculty Interaction: Mentorship measures the extent to which students and faculty have mentoring relationships that foster support and guidance with

respect to both academic and personal domains.


High Student-Faculty Interaction

36.3%

29.1%

33.7%

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

Women

Men

All Students

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Faculty Interaction: MentorshipHow often have your professors at your college provided you with:

51.8%

41.0%

32.6%

40.9%

39.0%

44.3%

49.7%

51.3%

51.3%

49.9%

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

An opportunity to discusscoursework outside of class ( 2.13)

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

Emotional support andencouragement (2.40)

Advice and guidance about youreducational program (2.89)

Help in achieving yourprofessional goals (3.32)


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

24.5%

35.5%

33.1%

44.1%

44.6%

48.7%

51.6%

44.8%

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

An opportunity to work on aresearch project (1.09)

A letter of recommendation (1.71)

Help to improve your study skills(1.84)

Encouragement to pursuegraduate/professional study (1.91)


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CIRP Theme

Interaction with FacultyHow often have you:

5.8%

30.7%

10.7%

48.7%

62.4%

52.9%

24.1%

45.6%

8.4%

38.5%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Have been a

guest in a professor’

s home

Asked a professor for advice

after class

Challenged a

professor’s idea in

class

Worked on a

professor’s

research project

Communicated

regularly with your professors

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CIRP Theme

Interaction with FacultyPlease rate your satisfaction with your college in each area:

48.0%33.8%

40.1%

44.9%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

■ satisfied ■ very satisfied

Amount of contact with faculty

Ability to find a faculty or staff mentor

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CIRP Theme

Interaction with FacultyFor the activities listed below, please indicate how often you engaged in each

during the past year:

41.7% 45.8%

49.2%

37.7%

59.1%

52.8%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Felt that faculty provided me with

feedback that helped me assess

my progress in class

Felt that my contributions were

valued in class

Felt that faculty encouraged me to ask questions and

participate in discussions

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

statements :

25.2% 26.3%

65.0%

52.6%

41.4%

57.5%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Faculty showed concern about my

progress

Faculty empower me to learn here

Faculty believe in my potential to succeed

academically

■ agree ■ strongly agree

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CIRP Theme

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

statements :

4.0%

26.9%

60.2%

50.5%

41.6%22.6%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

In class, I have heard faculty

express stereotypes based on

race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or

religious affiliation

Faculty encouraged me to meet with them

outside of class

At least one faculty member has taken an

interest in my development


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CIRP Theme

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


49.7%56.4%

10.3%

40.3%

51.2%

33.8%41.7%

45.7%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Honest feedback

about your skills and abilities

An opportunity

to apply learning to “real-life”

issues

Intellectual challenge

and stimulation

An opportunity to publish

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CIRP Construct

Academic DisengagementAcademic Disengagement measures the extent to which students engage in

behaviorsthat are inconsistent with academic success.

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

Low Academic Disengagement

25.3%

19.3%

23.1%

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

Women

Men

All Students

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Academic DisengagementSince entering college, how often have you:

62.9%

47.6%

13.8%

32.9%

33.0%

48.3%

79.3%

59.6%

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

Fell asleep in class (1.00)

Failed to complete homework ontime (1.26)

Missed class for other reasons(1.76)

Came late to class (1.82)

■ occasionally ■ not at all

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CIRP Theme

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

68.3%

46.2%

12.5%

49.0%

45.2%38.4%

13.4%

30.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Discussed coursecontent with

studentsoutside of class

Studied with other students

Performed community service as

part of a class

Tutored another college student

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

8.4%

39.6%

70.6%

56.2%48.5%

28.3%

49.4%

52.9%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Challenged a professor's ideas in

class

Worked with classmates on group projects during class

Worked with classmates on group projects outside of

class

Contributed to class discussions

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CIRP Theme

Active and Collaborative LearningYes

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

59.0%

52.7% 50.2%

46.1%

33.8%

65.0%

43.4%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Act in Past Year:Ask questions in

class

Act in Past Year:Seek feedback on your

academic work

Act in Past Year:Integrated skills and

knowledge from different sources and experiences


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Active and Collaborative LearningTo what extent have you experienced the following with students

from a racial/ethnic group other than your own:

18.2% 21.9%

27.5%24.3%

27.1%

22.7%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Had meaningful and honest

discussions about race/ethnic

relations outside of class

Had intellectual discussions outside

of class

Studied or prepared for class

■ often ■ very often

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CIRP Theme

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

41.4%

75.1%70.6%

24.5%32.9% 28.3%

66.7%

51.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Took a class that required one or

more 10+ page papers

Took a class that required multiple

short papers

Made a presentation in class


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5.8%

50.5%

43.7%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

frequently occaionally not at all

CIRP Theme

Written and Oral CommunicationHow often in the past year did you revise your papers to improve your writing?

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CIRP Theme

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

person your age:

15.7% 20.8%

37.0%

45.8%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Public speaking ability Writing ability


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

38.8%

12.5%

39.6%

38.4%

24.1%

56.2%

10.7%

41.0%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Worked on independent study

projects

Worked on a professor's research

project

Worked with classmates on group projects during class

Tutored another student

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CIRP Theme

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

49.4%

66.7%

32.9% 28.3%

70.6%

48.5%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%



Worked with classmates on group projects outside of class

Made a presentation in class

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CIRP Theme

Academic Enhancement ExperiencesSince entering college have you:

59.0%

11.8%

58.1%

75.6%

32.9%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Participated in an internship

program

Participated in astudy-abroad

program

Completed a culminating

experience for your degree

(e.g., capstone course/project,

thesis, comp exam)

Participated instudent

clubs/groups

Participated in an undergraduate

research program (e.g., MARC, MBRS, REU)

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Satisfaction

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CIRP Construct

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

college experience.


High Overall Satisfaction

40.1%

38.2%

39.4%

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

Women

Men

All Students

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Overall Satisfaction

39.8%

46.2%

43.9%

48.5%

36.0%

43.4%

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

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

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

yes/probably yes

Overall college experience(3.69) - very satisfied/ satisfied

■ satisfied – probably yes■ very satisfied – definitely yes

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CIRP Construct

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

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


High Satisfaction with Coursework

36.8%

33.7%

35.7%

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

Women

Men

All Students

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

24.0%

48.5%

28.8%

34.3%

53.2%

40.7%

48.8%

44.4%

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

General education or core curriculumcourses (0.92)

Courses in your major field (1.54)

Relevance of coursework to everydaylife (3.13)

Relevance of coursework to futurecareer plans (3.52)


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CIRP Theme

Satisfaction with Academic Support and Courses

Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area:


20.2% 25.7% 20.4%30.1%

46.9% 45.9%

43.1%

47.0%

27.8%

43.1%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Science and

mathematics

courses

Humanities

courses

Social science courses

Laboratory

facilities and

equipment

Library facilities

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18.6% 19.1%

48.0% 49.6%

39.7%39.5%

40.1% 40.9%

24.2%

44.0%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Computing

assistance

Tutoring or other

academic assistanc

e

Academic advising

Amount of contact

with faculty

Class size

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39.8%33.8%

44.9%

43.4%

43.9%

48.5%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Overall quality of instructio

n

Ability to find a

faculty or staff

mentor

Overall college

experience

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4.8%

13.0%

46.2%

36.0%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

definitely yes probably yes probably no definitely no

CIRP Theme


If you could make your college choice over, would you still choose to enroll at your current college?

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

20.4% 16.2% 12.7% 13.1% 17.2%

40.6% 34.0%

29.5%37.1% 32.4%

19.3%

37.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Career counselin

g and advising

Student housing

Financial aid

package

Job placement services

for students

Student health

services


Student psychologi

cal services

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CIRP Theme

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

33.7% 28.4%16.1%

43.9%

41.9% 44.2%

35.2%

43.4%

25.5%

41.8%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Overall sense of

community among

students

Availability of campus

social activities

Respect for the

expression of diverse

beliefs

Racial/ethnic

diversity of the

student body


Overall college

experience

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Civic EngagementOutcomes

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CIRP Construct

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

facingtheir community, nation, and the world.


High Civic Awareness

37.0%

40.2%

38.2%

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

Women

Men

All Students

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

describe your:

27.8%

31.0%

25.9%

51.1%

49.0%

51.0%

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

Understanding of theproblems facing your

community (2.09)

Understanding of globalissues (3.32)

Understanding of nationalissues (6.00)


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CIRP Construct

Social AgencySocial Agency measures the extent to which students’ value

political and social involvement as a personal goal.


High Social Agency

43.9%

38.8%

42.1%

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

Women

Men

All Students

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

35.2%

15.7%

15.6%

13.8%

12.8%

12.5%

45.5%

38.1%

32.2%

31.6%

28.6%

31.3%

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

Helping others who are in difficulty (1.61)

Influencing social values (1.75)

Keeping up to date with political affairs (1.76)

Becoming a community leader (2.27)

Helping to promote racial understanding (2.61)

Participating in a community action program (2.72)

■ very important ■ essential

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CIRP Construct

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

developmentand capability and their experiences as a leader.


High Leadership

44.6%

46.1%

45.1%

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

Women

Men

All Students

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Leadership

44.7%

26.2%

33.7%

29.2%

55.9%

41.6%

44.4%

49.0%

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

Leadership abilities (1.31) -much stronger/ stronger

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

Participated in leadershiptraining (1.62) - yes

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

strongly agree/agree

Been a leader in anorganization (2.30) - yes

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Civic EngagementExperiences and Beliefs

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CIRP Theme

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

describe your:

27.8% 25.9%

51.0%49.0%

31.0%

51.1%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Understanding of the problems facing your community

Understanding of national issues

Understanding of global issues


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CIRP Theme

Civic Engagement

87.6%

56.1%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Registered to vote Voted in the 2010 fall election

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CIRP Theme

Civic EngagementSince entering college, indicate how often you:

24.6%

4.1%16.2%

22.8%

43.2% 39.9%

15.9%

44.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Voted in a student election

Demonstratedfor a cause (e.g.,

boycott, rally, protest)

Helped raise money for a cause or

campaign

Publicly communicated your

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

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CIRP Theme

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

20.8% 20.3%

1.0%

36.4%

56.7%

8.7% 7.0%

57.0%

2.0%

55.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Performed volunteer or community

service work

Discussed politics

Worked on a local, state, or national political

campaign

Contributed money to a political campaign

Applied concepts

from courses to everyday

life

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6.4%

24.6%20.3%

48.7%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

strongly agree agree disagree strongly disagree

CIRP Theme

Civic EngagementI am interested in seeking information about current social and political

issues

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CIRP Theme

Civic EngagementRate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average

person your age:

29.1% 30.7%23.0%

31.6%

50.9%

46.7%47.4%

50.9%

20.4%

51.7%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Ability to see the

world from someone

else’s perspective

Tolerance of others

with different beliefs

Openness to having my own views

challenged

Ability to discuss

and negotiate

controversial issues

Ability to work

cooperatively with diverse people


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15.7%

35.2%

12.8% 15.6% 13.8%

45.5%

31.3% 28.6%32.2% 31.6%

12.5%

38.1%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Influencing social values

Helping others

who are in

difficulty

Participating in a

community action

program

Helping to promote

racial understan

ding

Keeping up to date

with political affairs

Becoming a

community leader

CIRP Theme

Civic EngagementIndicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:


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Diversity Outcomes

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CIRP Construct

Pluralistic OrientationPluralistic Orientation measures skills and dispositions appropriate

for living and working in a diverse society.


High Pluralistic Orientation

27.8%

34.5%

30.2%

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

Women

Men

All Students

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

person your age:

23.0%

29.1%

20.4%

31.6%

30.7%

47.4%

51.7%

46.7%

50.9%

50.9%

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

Ability to discuss and negotiatecontroversial issues (2.11)

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

Openness to having my viewschallenged (2.76)

Ability to work cooperativelywith diverse people (3.14)

Tolerance of others withdifferent beliefs (3.35)


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DiversityExperiences and Beliefs

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CIRP Construct

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

of positive interaction with diverse peers.


High Positive Cross-Racial Interaction

40.5%

38.3%

39.7%

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

Women

Men

All Students

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


25.2%

27.1%

18.2%

30.6%

19.1%

21.9%

27.9%

24.3%

22.7%

27.3%

25.9%

27.5%

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

Socialized or partied (2.12)

Studied or prepared for class (2.22)

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

Dined or shared a meal (2.72)

Shared personal feelings and problems (3.52)

Had intellectual discussions outside of class (3.57)

■ often ■ very often

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

of negative interaction with diverse peers.

Low Negative Cross-Racial Interaction

22.9%

16.8%

20.7%

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

Women

Men

All Students

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

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


24.3%

66.5%

52.2%

35.5%

18.9%

27.2%

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

Had guarded interactions(2.10)

Felt insulted or threatenedbecause of your race/ ethnicity

(2.63)

Had tense, somewhat hostileinteractions (3.81)

■ seldom ■ never

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CIRP Theme

DiversityCompared with when you first entered this college,

how would you now describe your:

28.9% 29.0%

48.2%35.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Knowledge of people fromdifferent races/cultures

Ability to get along with people of different

races/cultures


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DiversitySince entering college have you:

47.4%

34.0%

15.8%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Attended a racial/cultural

awareness workshop

Had a roommate of a different

race/ethnicity

Participated in an ethnic/racial student

organization

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CIRP Theme

DiversityPlease rate your satisfaction with your college in each area:


Respect for the expression of diverse

beliefs

Racial/ethnic diversity of the student body

25.5%16.1%

44.2%

35.2%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

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CIRP Theme

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

statements:

3.0% 2.6%

13.1%22.6%

4.0%

11.8%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


In class, I have heard faculty express

stereotypes based on race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation

There is a lot of racial tension on this campus

I have felt discriminated against at this institution

because of my race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation

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

39.3%

27.0% 28.5%

5.2%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Essential Very Important Somwhat Important Not Important

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DiversityPlease indicate your agreement with each of the following statements:

55.0% 53.3%

18.5% 14.0%

25.6% 22.7%

39.6%

26.9%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

■ agree somewhat ■ agree strongly

Gays and lesbians should have the

legal right to adopt a child

Same-sex couples should have the right

to legal marital status

Affirmative action in college admissions should be abolished

Undocumented immigrants should be denied access to

public education

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Campus Climate

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CIRP Construct

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

of academic and social integration on campus.


High Sense of Belonging

34.6%

34.7%

34.7%

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

Women

Men

All Students

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

statements:

44.6%

24.7%

28.4%

36.4%

44.1%

59.0%

54.1%

52.8%

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

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

I see myself as part of thecampus community (3.13)

I feel a sense of belonging tothis college (4.62)

I feel I am a member of thiscollege (5.10)


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Campus ClimateIf you could make your college choice over,

would you still choose to enroll at your current college?

36.0%

46.2%

13.0%

4.8%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Definitely yes Probably yes Probably no Definitely no

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Religiosity / Spirituality

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CIRP Theme

Religiosity/Spirituality Current religious preference:

Baptist 5.9% Muslim 0.7%

Buddhist 1.1% Presbyterian 2.9%

Church of Christ

1.7% Quaker 0.3%

Eastern Orthodox

0.8% Roman Catholic 33.2%

Episcopalian 1.5%Seventh Day Adventist

0.2%

Hindu 0.5%United Church of Christ/Congregational

0.7%

Jewish 2.8% Other Christian 14.5%

LDS (Mormon) 0.3% Other Religion 2.5%

Lutheran 3.6% None 23.2%

Methodist 3.6%

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Primary MajorTheology or

Religion

1.4%

CIRP Theme

Religiosity/Spirituality

Hours per Week: Prayer/ meditation

25.4%

41.4%

20.3%

4.6%8.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

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

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Religiosity/Spirituality Please indicate how often you engaged in each during the past year :

25.9% 25.1%

35.9%

55.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Attended a religious service Discussed religion


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Religiosity/SpiritualitySelf-Rating – “Spirituality”

29.8%

12.3%

37.5%

5.9%

14.5%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Highest 10% Above Average Average Below Average Lowest 10%

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Religiosity/SpiritualityOpinion – “I have felt discriminated against at this institution because of my

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

11.8%3.0%

39.6%

45.7%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

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

28.5% 28.1%

35.1%24.9%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Developing a meaningful philosophy of life

Integrating spiritualityinto my life

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Health and Wellness

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CIRP Theme

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

during the typical week doing the following activities:

None < 1 hr1-2 hrs

3-5 hrs

6+ hrs

Exercising/sports 5.7% 10.6% 19.4% 29.8% 34.5%

Partying 18.4% 12.2% 16.2% 24.9% 28.2%

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

alcoholic drinks in a row?

None46.6%

1 or more times53.4%

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

13.1% 17.2%

37.1% 32.4%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Student health servicesStudent psychological

services

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

5.1%

30.4%

43.3%53.9%

30.0%14.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Smoked cigarettes Drank beer Drank wine or liquor

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

8.2%

34.7%

57.2%

22.8%

5.3%

48.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Felt depressed Felt overwhelmed by all I had to do

Sought personal counseling

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

person your age:

17.8% 16.9%

37.3% 36.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Emotional health Physical health

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CIRP Theme

Health and WellnessWhen thinking about your career path after college,

how important is “Work/life balance”?

40.9%

49.4%

8.7%

1.1%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Essential Very Important Somewhat Important Not Important

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CIRP Theme

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

describe your:

40.8% 45.9%

47.8% 44.1%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Preparedness for employment after college

Preparedness for graduate or advanced

education

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

plans”

60.8%

25.0%

14.2%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Frequently Occasionally Not at All

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CIRP Theme

Career Planning Probable Career/Occupation

Artist 7.5% Health professional 4.7%

Business 18.9%Homemaker (full-time)

0.3%

Business (clerical) 1.1% Lawyer 4.5%

Clergy 0.8% Military (career) 1.0%

College teacher 2.3% Nurse 4.2%

Doctor (MD or DDS)

5.8% Research scientist 2.8%

Education (secondary)

5.5%Social, welfare, recreation worker

2.7%

Education (elementary)

5.1% Skilled worker 0.2%

Engineer 3.9% Other 20.0%

Farmer or forester 0.7% Undecided 8.1%

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CIRP Theme

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

22.0%

12.2%

31.1%

14.2%

20.6%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

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

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CIRP Theme

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

20.4%12.7%

34.3%

37.3%

29.5%

44.4%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Career counselingand advising

Relevance of coursework

to future career plans

Job placement services

for students

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CIRP Theme

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

22.1% 25.6%

6.5%16.5%

42.3% 37.5%

14.1%

24.0%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Becoming an authority in my

field

Becoming successful in a business of my

own

Making a theoretical

contribution to science

Being very well off financially

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CIRP Theme

Career PlanningWhen thinking about your career path after college, how important are the

following considerations:

Essential

Very Importa

nt

Somewhat

Important

Not Importa

nt

Working for social change 20.3% 28.5% 36.4% 14.8%

High income potential 21.5% 37.1% 31.8% 9.6%

Social recognition or status 10.7% 26.7% 42.4% 20.2%

Stable, secure future 45.2% 41.7% 11.4% 1.7%

Creativity and initiative 25.6% 40.1% 28.1% 6.2%

Expression of personal values 26.7% 44.7% 24.5% 4.1%

Availability of jobs 30.1% 49.4% 18.2% 2.4%

Leadership potential 25.7% 43.1% 25.7% 5.4%

Work/life balance 49.4% 40.9% 8.7% 1.1%

Ability to pay off debts 39.9% 32.9% 14.5% 12.6%

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CIRP Theme

Career Planning What do you plan to be doing in fall 2011?

Attending undergraduate college full-time

2.7% Participating in a community service organization

8.7%

Attending undergraduate college part-time

1.8% Serving in the Armed Forces 1.7%

Attending graduate/professional school

28.2% Attending a vocational training program

1.0%

Working full-time 64.5% Traveling 19.3%

Working part-time 17.8% Doing volunteer work 19.2%

Participating in a post-baccalaureate program

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

6.0%

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

5.2% No current plans 5.4%

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CIRP Theme

Career PlanningIf you are planning on being employed after graduation,

which best describes the current state of your employment plans?

13.7%

41.7%

13.0%

1.8%

21.0%

8.8%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Not actively lookingfor a position

Looking, but nooffers yet

Received an offer fora position, but

declined

Currentlyconsidering an offer

Accepted an offer ofemployment

Not planning onemployment this fall

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CIRP Theme

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

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

45.4%

15.2%

1.3%

17.9%

1.0%

12.7%

6.5%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Accepted and willbe attending in

the fall

Accepted anddeferred

admission until alater date

Placed on waitinglist, no

acceptances

Still awaitingresponses, noacceptances

Will be applyingthis coming fall

Not applying thisfall, but might

apply at a futuredate

No plans to applyto school now or

in the future

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Career PlanningHighest degree planned to complete at any institution

20.3%

7.2% 7.3%

0.6% 2.5%0.2%

1.5%0.1%

48.7%

11.7%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

None Vocationalcertificate

Associate(A.A. orequiv.)

Bachelor's(B.A., B.S.,

etc.)

Master's(M.A., M.S.,

etc.)

Ph.D. orEd.D.

M.D., D.O.,D.D.S., orD.V.M.

LL.B. orJ.D. (Law)

B.D. orM.Div.

(Divinity)

Other

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For more information about HERI/CIRP Surveys

The Freshmen SurveyYour First College Year Survey

Diverse Learning Environments SurveyCollege Senior Survey

The Faculty Survey

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www.heri.ucla.edu

CIRP College Senior Survey 2011 Graduating Seniors National Data N=21,055 Higher Education Research Institute, University of California at Los Angeles.

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