CIRPCollege Senior Survey
2010
Graduating SeniorsGraduating Seniors
Whatsamatta UniversityWhatsamatta UniversityN=231N=231
andandNational DataNational Data
N=23,607N=23,607
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 EnvironmentStudent-Faculty Interaction (construct)Interaction with Faculty (theme)Academic Disengagement (construct) Active and Collaborative Learning (theme)Written and Oral Communication (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 Experience 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)
5.2%0.9% 1.3%
5.2%
81.2%
7.2%
1.4%
6.2%
0.9% 2.7% 1.3% 3.1% 3.4%
11.8%
81.2%
1.3% 0.0%0.9%
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
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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DemographicsSex
■ your institution ■ comparison group
36.5%
63.5%
36.4%
63.6%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
men women
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DemographicsSince entering college have you transferred from a:
82.1%
10.4% 9.6%
15.2%
67.8%
20.9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
did not transfer community college four-year college
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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DemographicsOverall GPA
0.0%
3.1%
5.7%
7.9%
16.7%
26.8%
24.6%
15.4%
0.0%
1.1%
4.0%
7.7%
18.1%
24.5%
25.9%
18.6%
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?
3.5%
31.6%
39.1%
24.5%
1.4%
30.0%
5.7%
34.4%
1.3%
28.6%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
far left liberal middle-of-the-road conservative far right
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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DemographicsFinances
62.3% 61.2%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Borrowed money
Source for college expenses
25.2%
71.6%
88.5%
70.5%
83.3%
19.0%
66.0%
78.0%
71.4%
84.2%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other sources
Aid to be repaid
Aid not to berepaid
Personalresources
Family resources
Median Amount Borrowed
your institution
30,000
comparison group
25,000
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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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
39.5%
25.0%
34.2%
34.8%
36.6%
35.4%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Women
Men
All Students
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
Habits of MindHow often in the past year did you:
48.1%52.1%
42.0%
58.0% 57.5%
45.5% 47.9%
30.4% 33.7%
54.5% 52.0%
44.3%
57.6% 54.8%
37.7% 38.3%
50.2% 47.9%
57.4%58.6%
43.3% 44.6%
39.4%
48.1%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ occasionally ■ occasionally■ frequently ■ frequently
Seek solutions
to problems
and explain them to others (2.49)
Ask questions in class (1.32)
Seek alternative solutions
to a problem (2.08)
Support your
opinions with a logical
argument (1.97)
Evaluate the quality
or reliability
of informatio
n you received (1.84)
Take a risk because you felt you had more to
gain (1.54)
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
Habits of MindHow often in the past year did you:
48.5% 50.2%
36.0%
48.1% 50.3%44.8%
49.9%
37.7%45.2%
46.3%
52.8% 54.9%
46.3% 44.4% 52.2%48.0%
48.5%42.9%
36.8%
48.1%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ occasionally ■ occasionally■ frequently ■ frequently
Seek feedback on your
academic work (1.20)
Explore topics on your own,
even though it was not
required for a class (1.07)
Revise your papers to
improve your writing (1.06)
Accept mistakes as part of the learning
process (0.94)
Look up scientific research
articles and resources
(0.67)
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CIRP Construct
Academic Self-ConceptAcademic Self-Concept is a unified measure of students’ beliefs about their abilities and confidence in academic environments.
“High” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).
High Academic Self-Concept
19.0%
22.6%
20.3%
24.0%
35.2%
28.1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Women
Men
All Students
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
Academic Self-ConceptRate yourself on each of the following traits as compared
with the average person your age:
17.7%26.1%
22.2%
34.2% 36.8%
6.5%11.5%
53.1%
44.8% 46.5%
43.7%42.8%
23.4%
29.7%
24.3%
58.4%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ above average ■ above average■ highest 10% ■ highest 10%
Academic ability (3.01)
Self-confidence intellectual (1.51)
Drive to achieve (1.18)
Mathematical ability (1.14)
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CIRP Theme
Academic OutcomesCompared with when you first entered this college,
how would you now describe your:
47.6% 50.5%
72.5%
35.2%
46.5%
34.5%43.8%
46.7%
37.7%
25.8%
58.3%
46.5%
55.0%
48.0%
60.2%
48.9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ stronger ■ stronger■ much stronger ■ much stronger
General knowledge
Knowledge of a particular field or
discipline
Critical thinking skills
Problem-solving skills
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CIRP Theme
Academic Outcomes
your institution comparison group■ occasionally/above average ■ occasionally/above average■ frequently/highest 10% ■ frequently/highest 10%
Act in Past Year:Applied concepts from courses to
everyday life(frequently/occasionally)
Self-Rating:Writing ability
(highest 10%/abover average)
35.1%40.3%
20.1%
53.2%
41.6% 45.0%
20.3%
56.3%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
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Academic Environment
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CIRP Construct
Student-Faculty InteractionStudent-Faculty Interaction measures the extent to which students and
faculty interact in relationshipsthat foster mentorship, support and guidance with respect to both academic
and personal domains.
“High” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).
High Student-Faculty Interaction
42.2%
40.5%
41.6%
36.1%
27.4%
32.9%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Women
Men
All Students
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
Student-Faculty InteractionHow often have your professors at your college provided you with:
43.7%39.3% 40.7% 39.8%
34.0%
45.0%39.7%
51.1% 49.6%
50.2%
47.6%
52.3%50.2%
51.2%
50.2%
50.1%
45.0% 45.8%
48.9%
48.1%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ occasionally ■ occasionally■ frequently ■ frequently
Help in achieving your professional goals (3.32)
Advice and guidance
about your educational
program (2.89)
Emotional support and
encouragement (2.40)
Feedback on your academic work (outside
of grades) (2.33)
An opportunity to
discuss coursework outside of
class (2.13)
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
Student-Faculty InteractionHow often have your professors at your college provided you with:
53.7%45.7%
33.1%39.0%
34.2%
21.6% 23.5%
43.9% 43.3%
50.5%44.3%
49.6%
51.1% 43.7%
45.5%
42.9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Encouragement to pursue
graduate/professional study (1.91)
Help to improve your study skills
(1.84)
A letter of recommendation
(1.71)
An opportunity to work on a research
project (1.09)
your institution comparison group■ occasionally ■ occasionally■ frequently ■ frequently
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CIRP Theme
Interaction with FacultyHow often have you:
2.6% 6.4%
32.3%
10.0% 9.6%3.5% 4.3% 4.3%
8.8%
57.4%50.5%39.6%
64.1% 61.9%
55.7% 54.3%
32.6%
51.6%
22.5%22.7%
40.9%45.2%
30.7%25.7%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ occasionally ■ occasionally■ frequently ■ frequently
Have been a guest in
a professor's
home
Communicated regularly
with your professors
Asked a professor for advice after class
Challenged a
professor's ideas in
class
Felt intimidated
by your professors
Worked on a professor's research project
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CIRP Theme
Interaction with Faculty During 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
Talking with faculty during office hours your institution 6.1% 50.2% 31.0% 10.0% 2.6%
comparison group 9.7% 46.5% 31.6% 9.3% 2.9%
Talking with faculty outside of class/office hours your institution 20.9% 47.8% 23.5% 6.1% 1.7%
comparison group 17.2% 49.6% 23.7% 6.6% 2.9%
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CIRP Theme
Academic Outcomes
I have heard faculty express stereotypes
about racial/ethnic groups in class
Faculty here are interested instudent’s academic problems
1.7% 3.5%
25.6%20.6%
59.1%
64.1%
34.8%
14.3%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ agree ■ agree■ strongly agree ■ strongly agree
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CIRP Theme
Interaction with FacultySatisfaction – “Amount of contact with faculty”
45.5%42.8%
9.2%
2.2% 0.3%
41.6%
48.9%
7.8%
0.0%1.7%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
very satisfied satisfied neutral dissatisfied very dissatisfied
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Theme
Interaction with FacultyHow often have your professors at your college provided you with:
58.4%50.7%
60.4%
9.6% 9.1% 9.2% 8.4%
45.0%41.1% 36.9%
32.8% 33.0%
59.0% 60.4%
56.7%
37.7%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Honest feedback about your skills and
abilities
Intellectual challenge and
stimulation
An opportunity to publish
Negative feedback about our
academic work
your institution comparison group■ occasionally ■ occasionally■ frequently ■ frequently
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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
23.1%
19.0%
21.6%
25.8%
19.9%
23.6%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Women
Men
All Students
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
Academic DisengagementSince entering college, how often have you:
27.0%32.4%
14.4%
44.8% 46.4%
64.3% 64.9%
60.0%
77.5% 79.0%
51.7% 49.2%
30.9% 31.7%
13.4%
66.5%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Came late to class (1.82)
Missed class for other reasons
(1.76)
Failed to complete homework on time
(1.26)
Fell asleep in class (1.00)
your institution comparison group■ occasionally ■ occasionally■ not at all ■ not at all
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CIRP Theme
Active and Collaborative LearningSince entering college, indicate how often you have:
61.5%66.9%
45.0%
9.5% 12.5% 9.6% 11.5%
31.8%
45.7% 50.1%
44.6%46.7%
41.3% 37.7%
47.8%
38.5%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ occasionally ■ occasionally■ frequently ■ frequently
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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CIRP Theme
Active and Collaborative LearningSince entering college, indicate how often you have:
10.0% 9.6%
39.4%32.6%
49.1%
54.3%
61.9%56.7%
63.9%
48.8%
34.2%
55.7%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ occasionally ■ occasionally■ frequently ■ frequently
Challenged a professor's ideas in class
Worked with classmates on group projects during class
Worked with classmates on group projects outside of
class
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CIRP Theme
Active and Collaborative Learning
80.1% 81.3%
70.6%
41.0% 42.1%
17.4%
41.5%
28.5%
51.1% 51.4%
58.1%
18.6%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ occasionally ■ occasionally■ frequently ■ frequently
Your Institut
ion
Comparison Group
Completed a culminating experience for your degree (e.g., capstone course/project, thesis, comp exam)
51.7% 64.3%
Act in Past Year:Take notes during class
Act in Past Year:Integrated skills and knowledge
from different sources and experiences
Professors Provide:An opportunity to apply
classroom learning to ‘real life’ issues
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CIRP Theme
Written and Oral CommunicationSince entering college, indicate how often you have:
30.3%39.5%
75.9%
60.9%68.2% 70.1% 70.5%
53.3%
27.9%23.7%
39.1%31.5% 29.4% 28.6%
71.6%
53.7%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ occasionally ■ occasionally■ frequently ■ frequently
Took a class that required one or
more 10+ page papers
Took a class that required multiple
short papers
Made a presentation in
class
Contributed to class discussions
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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:
Public speaking ability Writing ability
12.1% 15.5%20.1%
36.3%
41.6% 45.0%
20.3%
32.9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ above average ■ above average■ highest 10% ■ highest 10%
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CIRP Theme
Academic Enhancement ExperiencesSince entering college, indicate how often you have:
26.8%
38.7%
8.8%
34.2%39.4%
32.6%
49.1%
41.7%
22.5%22.7%
61.9%56.7%
63.9%
48.8%
4.3%
51.1%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ occasionally ■ occasionally■ frequently ■ frequently
Worked on independent
study projects
Worked on a professor's
research project
Worked with classmates on group projects during class
Worked with classmates on group projects outside of
class
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CIRP Theme
Academic Enhancement ExperiencesSince entering college, indicate how often you have:
30.3%39.5%
75.9%
60.9%68.2%
53.3%
27.9%23.7%
39.1%31.5%
71.6%
53.7%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ occasionally ■ occasionally■ frequently ■ frequently
Took a class that requiredone or more 10+ page
papers
Took a class that requiredmultiple short papers
Made a presentation in class
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CIRP Theme
Academic Enhancement ExperiencesSince entering college have you:
9.1% 10.1%
31.5%
4.3%10.4%
51.7%
64.3%
38.7%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Taken a remedial course
Enrolled in honors or advanced courses
Participated in an undergraduate
research program (e.g. MARC, MBRS,
REU)
Completed a culminating
experience for your degree (e.g.,
capstone course/project,
thesis, comp exam)
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Theme
Academic Enhancement ExperiencesSince entering college have you:
48.5%55.3%
32.5%
10.0% 13.6%
59.3%
72.2%
9.5%0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Participated in an internship program
Participated in astudy-abroad
program
Participated in anacademic support
program
Participated instudent
clubs/groups
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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” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).
High Overall Satisfaction
27.9%
32.1%
29.4%
37.7%
35.7%
37.0%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Women
Men
All Students
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
Overall Satisfaction
32.2%41.7% 44.1% 43.7%
38.8%
45.6%41.3%
38.2%45.5%
49.4%
40.0%
53.9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ satisfied – probably yes ■ satisfied – probably yes■ very satisfied – definitely yes ■ very satisfied – definitely yes
Overall college experience (3.69)
very satisfied/satisfied
Would still chooseto enroll at this college (1.90)
definitely yes/probably yes
Overall quality of instruction (1.69)
very satisfied/satisfied
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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” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).
High Satisfaction with Coursework
42.9%
39.3%
41.6%
35.6%
32.3%
34.4%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Women
Men
All Students
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
Satisfaction with CourseworkPlease rate your satisfaction with your college in each area:
40.7%33.2%
27.7%
47.8% 47.5%
24.8% 23.8%
45.4% 49.8%50.4%
43.0% 42.3%
54.9% 54.9%
31.6%
39.8%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ satisfied ■ satisfied■ very satisfied ■ very satisfied
Relevance of coursework to
future career plans (3.52)
Relevance of coursework to
everyday life (3.13)
Courses in your major field (1.54)
General education or core curriculum
courses (0.92)
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CIRP Theme
Satisfaction with Academic Support and Courses
Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area:
17.8% 19.7% 23.4% 25.7% 25.8%
10.4%18.6% 18.5%
25.5%
15.3% 15.9%
43.2%
44.9% 48.9% 43.9% 47.5%
33.5%
43.8%52.4%
48.2%
43.3% 43.8%
26.4%
40.8%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ satisfied ■ satisfied■ very satisfied ■ very satisfied
Science and
mathematics
courses
Humanities
courses
Social Science Courses
Laboratory
facilities and
equipment
Library facilities
Computing assistance
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CIRP Theme
Satisfaction with Academic Support and Courses
Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area:
16.9% 15.8%21.0%
48.9% 45.5%
59.3%50.2%
43.7%38.8%
34.8%30.7%
42.0%
43.2%
40.8%
41.6%42.8%
34.6%
42.1%
45.5%49.4%
46.1%46.5%
28.6%
39.7%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ satisfied ■ satisfied■ very satisfied ■ very satisfied
Tutoring or other
academic assistanc
e
Academic
advising
Amount of
contact with
faculty
Class size
Ability to find a
faculty or staff
member
Overall quality
of instructi
on
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CIRP Theme
Satisfaction with Services and CommunityPlease rate your satisfaction with your college in each area:
14.7% 17.1% 14.5% 12.8%18.1%
9.2% 10.2%15.9%
11.9%18.5% 16.3%
37.1%
35.3%
41.5%39.9%
35.9%
23.7%28.8%
34.1%36.2% 23.7% 31.0%
10.7%
45.1%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ satisfied ■ satisfied■ very satisfied ■ very satisfied
Career counseling and
advising
Student housing
Financial aid
package
Job placeme
nt services
for students
Student health
services
Psychological
counseling services
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CIRP Theme
Satisfaction with Services and CommunityPlease rate your satisfaction with your college in each area:
31.6% 32.1%26.2% 24.2% 23.6% 21.7%
14.5%
32.2%41.7%
43.7%
40.3%
42.7% 43.7% 44.6% 46.5%
33.7%
53.9%
45.6%
20.8%
39.0%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ satisfied ■ satisfied■ very satisfied ■ very satisfied
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” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).
High Civic Awareness
33.3%
31.0%
32.5%
34.4%
36.9%
35.3%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Women
Men
All Students
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
Civic AwarenessCompared with when you first entered this college, how would you now
describe your:
23.5% 23.2%28.2%
24.2% 24.9%
53.4% 46.7%
51.4%50.6% 52.0%
25.3%
47.8%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ stronger ■ stronger■ much stronger ■ much stronger
Understanding of national issues (6.00)
Understanding of global issues (3.32)
Understanding of the problems facing your
community (2.09)
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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” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).
High Social Agency
36.1%
31.0%
34.2%
35.8%
30.6%
33.9%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Women
Men
All Students
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
Social AgencyIndicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
11.3% 11.5% 12.4% 14.3% 13.4%17.4% 15.7% 13.4% 15.1%
31.2% 34.3%
30.4% 29.0% 28.9%31.3% 30.4%
42.2%38.9%
37.2% 33.1%
49.8% 45.8%
13.0%
28.6%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ very important ■ very important■ essential ■ essential
Participating in a
community action
program (2.64)
Helping to promote
racial understandi
ng (2.15)
Becoming a
community leader
(2.06)
Influencing social
values (1.62)
Keeping up to
date with political affairs (1.42)
Helping others
who are in
difficulty (1.36)
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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” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).
High Leadership
26.5%
38.1%
30.7%
41.0%
44.1%
42.2%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Women
Men
All Students
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
Leadership
45.2%
55.3%
23.1% 22.5%31.8%
22.5% 25.7%
37.8%43.8%
48.5%
48.7%42.4%
44.6%
43.9%
42.1%
15.3%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ agree/above average/stronger ■ agree/above average/stronger■ strongly agree/highest 10%/much stronger ■ strongly agree/highest 10%/much stronger
Been a leader in an organization
(2.30)yes
I have effectively led a group to a
common purpose (1.79)
strongly agree/agree
Participated in leadership
training (1.62)yes
Leadership ability (1.33)
highest 10%/above average
Leadership ability (1.31)
much stronger/stronger
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Civic EngagementExperiences and Beliefs
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CIRP Theme
Civic EngagementSince entering college, indicate how often you:
9.5% 12.5% 11.6% 13.0% 15.2% 15.6% 15.5%
46.7%
41.5%42.3% 43.0% 42.1% 41.1% 40.5%
8.3%
44.6%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ occasionally ■ occasionally■ frequently ■ frequently
Performed community service
as part of class
Demonstratedfor/against a cause
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 Engagement
2.6% 2.5%
18.3%
3.0% 5.0%14.3%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Hours per Week:Volunteer Work
(11+)
Fall Plans:Doing volunteer
work
Fall Plans:Participating in an
organization like the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps/VISTA,
or Teach for America
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Theme
Civic EngagementPlease indicate how often you engaged in each during the past year:
12.6%18.0%
2.0%
35.1%40.3%
54.0%
10.4% 10.2%
56.3%53.2%
1.7%
52.8%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ occasionally ■ occasionally■ frequently ■ frequently
Performed volunteer or
community service work
Worked on a local, state, or national
campaign
Applied concepts from courses to everyday life
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CIRP Theme
Civic Engagement
9.1% 7.7%3.1%
21.7% 18.7%
18.0%21.1% 19.4%
26.5%28.4%
1.8%
19.0%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ important/agree somewhat ■ important/agree somewhat■ very important/agree strongly ■ very important/agree strongly
Goal:Influencing the political
structure(very
important/important)
View:Realistically, an individual can do little to bring about
changes in our society(agree strongly/agree
somewhat)
Career Concern:Working for social
change(very
important/important)
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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” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).
High Pluralistic Orientation
26.5%
20.5%
24.3%
27.0%
32.0%
28.8%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Women
Men
All Students
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
Pluralistic OrientationRate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average
person your age:
23.5%28.9% 30.6%
17.0% 19.9% 21.3%27.6%
19.6% 22.3%
50.6% 50.0%51.1%
47.0%46.7%
50.9%
51.6%
48.3%47.4%
28.7%
53.0%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Tolerance of others
with different beliefs (3.35)
Ability to work
cooperatively with diverse people (3.14)
Openness to having my
views challenged
(2.76)
Ability to see the world
from someone
else's perspective
(2.55)
Ability to discuss and negotiate
controversial issues (2.11)
your institution comparison group■ above average ■ above average■ highest 10% ■ highest 10%
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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” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).
High Positive Cross-Racial Interaction
46.9%
32.1%
41.6%
38.0%
34.7%
36.8%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Women
Men
All Students
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
Positive Cross-Racial InteractionTo what extent have you experienced the following with students
from a racial/ethnic group other than your own:
21.2% 18.9% 17.4%
34.2%26.8%
19.0% 16.0%25.5% 24.3% 25.1% 23.6%
27.5% 31.3%26.5%
33.3%
28.0%
28.1%
22.3%
32.0%
24.7%29.0% 28.5%
18.7%
32.0%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ often ■ often■ very often ■ very often
Had intellectual discussions outside of
class (3.57)
Shared personal feelings
and problems
(3.52)
Dined or
shared a meal (2.72)
Had meaningful and honest discussions
about race/ethnic relations
outside of class (2.46)
Studied or
prepared for class (2.22)
Socialized or partied
(2.12)
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CIRP Construct
Negative Cross-Racial InteractionNegative Cross-Racial Interaction is a unified measure of students’ level
of negative interaction with diverse peers.
“Low” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more below the mean (i.e., lower than 45).
Low Negative Cross-Racial Interaction
16.3%
14.3%
15.6%
21.6%
16.9%
19.9%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Women
Men
All Students
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
Negative Cross-Racial InteractionTo what extent have you experienced the following with students
from a racial/ethnic group other than your own:
45.0%49.4%
65.4%
18.3%24.3%
28.1%
20.3%
19.3%
31.9%
33.4%
58.9%
25.5%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Had tense, somewhat hostile interactions
(3.81)
Felt insulted or threatened because of your
race/ethnicity (2.63)
Had guarded interactions (2.10)
your institution comparison group■ seldom ■ seldom■ never ■ never
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CIRP Theme
DiversityCompared with when you first entered this college,
how would you now describe your:
Knowledge of people from different races/cultures
Ability to get along with people of different races/cultures
30.6% 27.1% 27.1%
48.2%
40.0%36.3%
22.6%
48.9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ stronger ■ stronger■ much stronger ■ much stronger
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CIRP Theme
DiversitySince entering college have you:
18.2%
35.1%42.0%
6.5%15.1%
34.8%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Attended a racial/cultural
workshop
Had a roommate of a different
race/ethnicity
Participated in an ethnic/racial
student organization
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Theme
DiversityPlease rate your satisfaction with your college in each area:
24.2% 23.6%14.5%
44.6% 46.5%
33.7%
21.7%
43.7%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ satisfied ■ satisfied■ very satisfied ■ very satisfied
Respect for the expression of diverse
beliefs
Racial/ethnic diversity of the student body
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CIRP Theme
DiversityPlease indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following
statements:
3.1% 3.7% 3.5% 2.2% 2.3%
14.4%14.3%
20.6%
13.0% 12.5%
1.7%
14.0%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ agree ■ agree■ strongly agree ■ strongly agree
I have heard faculty express stereotypes about racial/ethnic
groups in class
There is a lot of racial tension on this campus
I have been singled out because of my
race/ethnicity, gender, religious affiliation, or
sexual orientation
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CIRP Theme
DiversityImportance - “Improving my understanding of other countries and cultures”
25.8%
40.0%
28.7%
5.5%
34.6%
25.1%
35.9%
4.3%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Essential Very Important Somwhat Important Not Important
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Theme
DiversityPlease indicate your agreement with each of the following statements:
4.4% 3.0%
45.1%
14.8%
20.3%
23.6%
41.9%
13.7%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ agree somewhat ■ agree somewhat■ agree strongly ■ agree strongly
Racial discrimination is no longer a major
problem in America
Same-sex couples should have the right to
legal marital status
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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” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).
High Sense of Belonging
27.9%
27.4%
27.7%
31.2%
30.7%
31.0%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Women
Men
All Students
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
Sense of BelongingPlease indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following
statements:
28.7% 31.2% 27.2%19.0% 22.1% 25.2%
37.9%
59.2%
58.4% 56.8%
59.3%60.5%
59.6%
49.5%
25.5%
61.7%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ agree ■ agree■ strongly agree ■ strongly agree
I feel I am a member of this college (5.10)
I feel a sense of belonging to this
college (4.62)
I see myself as part of the campus
community (3.13)
If asked, I would recommend this college to others
(2.33)
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Campus ClimateOpinion – “I am enthusiastic about this college”
29.8%
53.9%
13.5%
2.9%
58.4%
22.1%
17.3%
2.2%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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Campus ClimateIf you could make your college choice over,
would you still choose to enroll at your current college?
44.1%
38.2%
13.2%
4.5%
41.3%40.0%
11.7%7.0%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Definitely yes Probably yes Probably no Definitely no
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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Religiosity / Spirituality
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CIRP Theme
Religiosity/SpiritualityYour
InstitutionComparison
Group
Primary Major: Theology or Religion
0.9% 1.4%
Hours per Week: Prayer/ Meditation
39.5%
26.1%
20.1%
9.3%5.1%
28.8%
36.7%
21.4%
3.5%
9.6%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
None Less than 1 hour 1-2 hours 3-5 hours 6 or more hours
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Theme
Religiosity/SpiritualitySince entering college, indicate how often you:
24.3% 27.4%23.3%
35.2%
56.5% 55.3%
22.2%
42.2%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ occasionally ■ occasionally■ frequently ■ frequently
Attended a religious service Discussed religion
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CIRP Theme
Religiosity/SpiritualitySelf-Rating – “Spirituality”
13.2%
30.5%
37.8%
13.1%
5.4%
34.5%
12.2%
39.7%
1.7%
11.8%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Highest 10% Above Average Average Below Average Lowest 10%
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Theme
Religiosity/SpiritualityOpinion – “I have been singled out because of my
race/ethnicity, gender, religious affiliation, or sexual orientation”
3.7%
14.4%
40.5% 41.4%
14.0%
3.1%
38.9%
44.1%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Theme
Religiosity/SpiritualityIndicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
24.7% 27.6% 30.2%
36.2% 24.9%25.3%
32.3%
41.1%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ very important ■ very important■ essential ■ essential
Developing a meaningful philosophy of life
Integrating spiritualityinto my life
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CIRP Theme
Religiosity/Spirituality Current religious preference:
Your Inst
CompGroup
Your Inst
CompGroup
Baptist 14.0% 7.6% Muslim 0.4% 0.8%
Buddhist 1.3% 1.1% Presbyterian 3.1% 3.3%
Church of Christ 2.2% 1.7% Quaker 0.0% 0.3%
Eastern Orthodox 0.0% 0.8% Roman Catholic 19.3% 29.1%
Episcopalian 2.2% 1.6% Seventh Day Adventist 0.0% 0.2%
Hindu 0.4% 0.4%United Church of Christ/Congregational
0.4% 0.9%
Jewish 2.6% 2.9% Other Christian 10.5% 17.1%
LDS (Mormon) 0.0% 0.2% Other Religion 3.1% 2.7%
Lutheran 2.2% 4.0% None 20.6% 21.7%
Methodist 17.5% 3.6%
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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 your institution 10.0% 11.7% 18.7% 22.6% 37.0%
comparison group 7.5% 11.8% 19.6% 29.2% 31.9%
Partying your institution 31.7% 14.8% 14.8% 22.6% 16.1%
comparison group 22.4% 11.7% 16.4% 23.3% 26.3%
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CIRP Theme
Health and WellnessPlease rate your satisfaction with your college in each area:
15.9%11.9%
16.3%
36.2% 23.7% 31.0%
18.5%
34.1%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ satisfied ■ satisfied■ very satisfied ■ very satisfied
Student health servicesPsychological counseling
services
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CIRP Theme
Health and WellnessPlease indicate how often you engaged in each during the past year:
7.4% 5.6%
29.3%
17.3%
28.3%14.7%
40.7%
42.0%
55.8%
52.9%
20.8%12.1%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ occasionally ■ occasionally■ frequently ■ frequently
Smoke cigarettes Drank beer Drank wine or liquor
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CIRP Theme
Health and WellnessPlease indicate how often you engaged in each during the past year:
10.9% 7.7%
35.2%
8.7% 5.5%
48.6%
60.0%56.9%
20.4% 24.2%29.1%
40.9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ occasionally ■ occasionally■ frequently ■ frequently
Felt depressed Felt overwhelmed by all I had to do
Sought personal counseling
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CIRP Theme
Health and Wellness Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average
person your age:
16.5% 17.5% 16.7%
39.3% 36.8%37.4%
19.9%
42.4%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ above average ■ above average■ highest 10% ■ highest 10%
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”?
53.6%
37.9%
7.7%
0.9%
39.6%
53.0%
6.5%0.9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Essential Very Important Somewhat Important Not Important
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Theme
Health and WellnessHow many times in the past two weeks, if any, have you had five or more
alcoholic drinks in a row?
55.5%47.9%
52.1%44.5%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
None 1 or more times
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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Career Planning
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CIRP Theme
Career PlanningCompared with when you first entered this college, how you would you now
describe your:
34.1% 37.8%43.5%
49.7%45.0% 46.1%
42.4%
51.1%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ stronger ■ stronger■ much stronger ■ much stronger
Preparedness for employment after college
Preparedness for graduate or advanced
education
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CIRP Theme
Career PlanningIndicate how often you “Met with an advisor/counselor about your career
plans”
24.5%
60.5%
15.0%
57.1%
29.0%
13.9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Frequently Occasionally Not at all
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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CIRP Theme
Career Planning Probable Career/Occupation
Your Inst
CompGroup
Your Inst
CompGroup
Artist 9.7% 8.5% Health professional 9.3% 4.3%
Business 17.1% 18.3% Homemaker (full-time) 0.5% 0.3%
Business (clerical)
0.0% 0.8% Lawyer 4.2% 4.7%
Clergy 0.9% 1.2% Military (career) 0.9% 0.7%
College teacher 2.8% 2.3% Nurse 2.8% 5.3%
Doctor (MD or DDS)
4.6% 4.8% Research scientist 1.9% 2.5%
Education (secondary)
10.2% 6.0%Social, welfare, recreation worker
4.2% 2.9%
Education (elementary)
6.9% 5.6% Skilled worker 0.0% 0.4%
Engineer 0.9% 3.0% Other 17.1% 19.2%
Farmer or forester
0.9% 0.7% Undecided 5.1% 8.6%
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CIRP Theme
Career PlanningHours per Week: Career Planning (job searches, internships, etc.)
12.9%
24.3%
31.8%
19.0%
11.9%
30.4%
18.7% 23.0%
10.4%
17.4%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
None Less than 1 hour 1-2 hours 3-5 hours 6 or more hours
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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2010 College Senior SurveyHigher Education Research Institute 99
CIRP Theme
Career PlanningPlease rate your satisfaction with your college in each area:
14.7% 17.1%10.2%
40.7%33.2%
37.1%
23.7%28.8%
39.8%45.4%
9.2%
45.1%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
your institution comparison group■ satisfied ■ satisfied■ very satisfied ■ very satisfied
Career counselingand advising
Relevance of coursework
to future career plans
Job placement services
for students
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2010 College Senior SurveyHigher Education Research Institute 10
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CIRP Theme
Career PlanningIndicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
24.2% 23.4% 25.4%
5.2% 6.1%
17.7% 16.6%
43.0%
32.9%
36.3%
13.5% 13.9%
28.6%24.2%
35.5%
51.1%
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
your institution comparison group■ very important ■ very important■ essential ■ essential
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2010 College Senior SurveyHigher Education Research Institute 10
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CIRP Theme
Career PlanningWhen thinking about your career path after college,
how important are the following considerations:
Your Institution Comparison Group
EssentialVery
Important
Somewhat
Important
Not Importan
tEssential
Very Importan
t
Somewhat
Important
Not Importan
t
Working for social change
21.7% 26.5% 38.7% 13.0% 18.7% 28.4% 38.0% 14.8%
High income potential 26.5% 39.1% 24.3% 10.0% 21.1% 36.2% 32.1% 10.6%
Social recognition or status
13.0% 28.7% 44.3% 13.9% 10.3% 26.6% 42.7% 20.4%
Stable, secure future 46.7% 43.2% 9.6% 0.4% 42.8% 42.5% 12.8% 1.9%
Creativity and initiative
26.6% 42.8% 24.9% 5.7% 26.0% 41.2% 27.5% 5.4%
Expression of personal values
27.0% 48.3% 21.3% 3.5% 26.9% 44.8% 24.6% 3.8%
Availability of jobs 37.8% 49.6% 11.7% 0.9% 30.4% 49.1% 18.1% 2.4%
Leadership potential 27.8% 40.4% 27.4% 4.3% 25.5% 43.0% 26.3% 5.2%
Work/life balance 53.0% 39.6% 6.5% 0.9% 53.6% 37.9% 7.7% 0.9%
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2010 College Senior SurveyHigher Education Research Institute 10
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CIRP Theme
Career Planning What do you plan to be doing in fall 2010?
Your Inst
CompGroup
Your Inst
CompGroup
Attending undergraduate college full-time
8.7% 2.6%Participating in a community service organization
10.0% 8.1%
Attending undergraduate college part-time
3.0% 1.9% Serving in the Armed Forces 3.0% 1.4%
Attending graduate/professional school
42.9%
27.9%
Attending a vocational training program
0.9% 1.1%
Working full-time52.8%
65.5%
Traveling 19.9% 20.0%
Working part-time29.9%
17.2%
Doing volunteer work 14.3% 18.3%
Participating in a post-baccalaureate program
3.0% 3.4%Staying at home to be with or start afamily
6.9% 5.9%
Participating in an organization like thePeace Corps, AmeriCorps/VISTA, orTeach for America
3.0% 5.0% No current plans 2.6% 5.1%
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2010 College Senior SurveyHigher Education Research Institute 103
CIRP Theme
Career PlanningIf you are planning on being employed after graduation,
which best describes the current state of your employment plans?
10.8%14.0%
45.9%
1.5%
9.2%
17.5%
11.8%
34.2%27.0%
1.4%
13.5%13.1%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Not actively lookingfor a position
Looking, but no offersyet
Received an offer for aposition, but declined
Currently consideringan offer
Accepted an offer ofemployment
Not planning onemployment this fall
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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2010 College Senior SurveyHigher Education Research Institute 104
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?
38.6%
4.0%
16.1%
1.1% 0.9%
7.4%
14.0%
47.2%
13.3%
0.0%
13.5%
0.4%
29.6%
13.9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Accepted and willbe attending in the
fall
Accepted anddeferred admissionuntil a later 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
■ your institution ■ comparison group
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