Researchers: Larry Burton, PhD., Andrews University Duane Covrig, PhD., Andrews University Jimmy Kijai, PhD., Andrews University Vinita Sauder, PhD., Southern.

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%

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20%

30%

40%

50%

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70%

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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



0%

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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



0%

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30%

40%

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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



0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%

100%

26.2%

6.7%

Knowledge and skills in preparation for marriage


p≤0.01


S

4x



0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%

100%

54.2%

24.4%

A deeper understanding of the importance of healthy living


p≤0.01


S

2x



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



0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

49.8%

9.5%

A deeper desire to study the Bible


p≤0.01


S

5x



0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

44.4%

8.6%

A meaningful prayer life


p≤0.01


S

5x



0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

52.8%

10.1%

A stronger commitment to my church


p≤0.01


5x

S



0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

58.4%

13.2%

A sense of God's calling for my life


p≤0.01


S

4x



0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%

100%

64.8%

20.8%

Moral principles that can guide actions


p≤0.01


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:



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



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



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


p≤0.001


S

7x



0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

25.7%

3.3%

Professors who prayed with me


p≤0.001


S

7x



0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%

100%

49.5%

6.3%

Professors who positively influenced my relationship with Christ


p≤0.001


S

7x



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



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


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

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Researchers: Larry Burton, PhD., Andrews University Duane Covrig, PhD., Andrews University Jimmy Kijai, PhD., Andrews University Vinita Sauder, PhD., Southern.

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