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2007 Enrolled Student Survey

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Updated 1/27/2007

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Academics

Academics

1. During the current school year, how often have you done each of the following?

Course or classroom experiences Never Occasionally Often Very Often
Worked on a class assignment, project, or presentation with other students COURSE7 1 COURSE7 2 COURSE7 3 COURSE7 4
Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information from various sources COURSE11 1 COURSE11 2 COURSE11 3 COURSE11 4
Participated in class discussions COURSE3 1 COURSE3 2 COURSE3 3 COURSE3 4
Made a formal presentation in class COURSE4 1 COURSE4 2 COURSE4 3 COURSE4 4
Prepared for class with an informal study group COURSE21 1 COURSE21 2 COURSE21 3 COURSE21 4
Prepared a major written report, such as a thesis, honors project, or significant research paper WRITE7 1 WRITE7 2 WRITE7 3 WRITE7 4
Taken a course with a component in a large lecture hall INSTR1 1 INSTR1 2 INSTR1 3 INSTR1 4
Had a graduate student as a teaching assistant INSTR2 1 INSTR2 2 INSTR2 3 INSTR2 4
Discussed intellectual ideas with other students outside of class AMT21 1 AMT21 2 AMT21 3 AMT21 4
Research, Writing and the Arts Never Occasionally Often Very Often
Conducted research using historical archives, surveys, field work, or other primary sources on a project WRITE23 1 WRITE23 2 WRITE23 3 WRITE23 4
Prepared two or more drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in WRITE5 1 WRITE5 2 WRITE5 3 WRITE5 4
Published or presented a paper or research off campus WRITE22 1 WRITE22 2 WRITE22 3 WRITE22 4
Attended a concert or other music event, on or off campus AMT5 1 AMT5 2 AMT5 3 AMT5 4
Participated in a music activity (orchestra, chorus, etc.) on or off campus AMT6 1 AMT6 2 AMT6 3 AMT6 4
Participated in art (pottery, painting, etc.) or theatrical production (acted, danced, etc.) on or off campus AMT3 1 AMT3 2 AMT3 3 AMT3 4
Written a poem, story, or other creative writing for a class WRITE21 1 WRITE21 2 WRITE21 3 WRITE21 4
Read or discussed the opinions of art, music, or drama critics AMT7 1 AMT7 2 AMT7 3 AMT7 4
Math, Science & Technology Never Occasionally Often Very Often
Completed an experiment or project using the scientific method SCI5 1 SCI5 2 SCI5 3 SCI5 4
Practiced to improve your skill using a piece of laboratory equipment SCI6 1 SCI6 2 SCI6 3 SCI6 4
Read articles about scientific or mathematical concepts not assigned for a class or class project SCI14 1 SCI14 2 SCI14 3 SCI14 4
Used mathematical terms or formulae to express a set of relationships SCI2 1 SCI2 2 SCI2 3 SCI2 4
Used a computer to produce visual displays of information (charts, graphs, spreadsheets, etc.) COMPUT7 1 COMPUT7 2 COMPUT7 3 COMPUT7 4
Used a computer to analyze data (statistics, forecasting, etc.) COMPUT8 1 COMPUT8 2 COMPUT8 3 COMPUT8 4
Developed a Web page COMPUT9 1 COMPUT9 2 COMPUT9 3 COMPUT9 4
Faculty Never Occasionally Often Very Often
Worked harder than you thought you could to meet the instructor's standards or expectations FAC9 1 FAC9 2 FAC9 3 FAC9 4
Worked with a faculty member on a research project for credit FAC21 1 FAC21 2 FAC21 3 FAC21 4
Worked with a faculty member on a research project not for credit FAC22 1 FAC22 2 FAC22 3 FAC22 4
Discussed your career plans and ambitions with a faculty member FAC4 1 FAC4 2 FAC4 3 FAC4 4
Discussed your academic work with a faculty member FAC2 1 FAC2 2 FAC2 3 FAC2 4
Discussed your course selection plans with a faculty member FAC1 1 FAC1 2 FAC1 3 FAC1 4
Had intellectual discussions with a faculty member outside of class FAC23 1 FAC23 2 FAC23 3 FAC23 4
Interacted with a faculty member at a social event FAC6 1 FAC6 2 FAC6 3 FAC6 4
Library Never Occasionally Often Very Often
Asked a librarian or staff member for help in finding information on some topic LIB3 1 LIB3 2 LIB3 3 LIB3 4
Worked on a project that used a special collection of books, materials, or papers LIB21 1 LIB21 2 LIB21 3 LIB21 4
Found something interesting while browsing in the library LIB2 1 LIB2 2 LIB2 3 LIB2 4
Used the library as a quiet place to read or study materials you brought with you LIB1 1 LIB1 2 LIB1 3 LIB1 4
Used a computer to retrieve materials from a library or source not at this institution COMPUT6 1 COMPUT6 2 COMPUT6 3 COMPUT6 4

2. During the current school year, how much has your coursework emphasized the following mental activities?

  Very little Some Quite a bit Very much
Memorizing facts, ideas or methods from your courses and readings so you can repeat them in pretty much the same form. NSSE1 1 NSSE1 2 NSSE1 3 NSSE1 4
Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory, such as examining a particular case or situation in depth and considering its components. NSSE2 1 NSSE2 2 NSSE2 3 NSSE2 4
Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information, or experiences into new, more complex interpretations and relationships. NSSE3 1 NSSE3 2 NSSE3 3 NSSE3 4
Making judgments about the value of information, arguments, or methods, such as examining how others gathered and interpreted data and assessing the soundness of their conclusions. NSSE4 1 NSSE4 2 NSSE4 3 NSSE4 4
Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations. NSSE5 1 NSSE5 2 NSSE5 3 NSSE5 4

Academics
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3A. When you first became an undergraduate, what were you planning as a major?
MAJPLAN
000000 Select subject from this list
999997 None: I didn't have a planned major when I first became an undergraduate.
999998 Other

3B. Please indicate the major you have now declared or intend to declare:
MAJDEC
000000 Select subject from this list
999997 None: I haven't declared a major.
999998 Other

If you now have or intend a double major, what is your second subject?
MAJDOUB
000000 Select subject from this list
999997 None: no double major
999998 Other

3C. Is your declared or intended major (3B) the same as the major you planned when you first became an undergraduate (3A)?
MAJCHANG 1 Yes. Please skip to Question 4 under Advising & Support
MAJCHANG 2 No. Please identify the reason(s) that influenced your decision to change your plans for a major:
       (Mark all that apply)
       MAJCHG1 1 The introductory course(s) in my planned major turned me off the subject.
       MAJCHG2 1 The professors in my planned major were not approachable.
       MAJCHG3 1 My grades in my planned major were not as good as I would have liked.
       MAJCHG4 1 My planned major required too much work.
       MAJCHG5 1 My planned major was too competitive or stressful.
       MAJCHG6 1 My major (or intended major) interests me more than my originally planned major
       MAJCHG7 1 I like the students in my major (or intended major) better than my originally planned major
       MAJCHG8 1 I can get a better job in my major (or intended major) than my originally planned major
       MAJCHG9 1 Other reason, please specify MAJCHGOT

Advising and Support

4. Indicate which of the following people you have relied on during this academic year for advice about courses, academic goals, career goals, personal problems, or financing your education.
(Mark all topics that apply to each person/category)

  Courses Academic goals Career goals Personal problems Financing your education
Your academic advisor CADV01 1 ACADV01 1 CRADV01 1 PRADV01 1 FINADV01 1
Faculty member who is not your academic advisor CADV02 1 ACADV02 1 CRADV02 1 PRADV02 1 FINADV02 1
Other academic advising staff CADV15 1 ACADV15 1 CRADV15 1 PRADV15 1 FINADV15 1
Department chair CADV03 1 ACADV03 1 CRADV03 1 PRADV03 1 FINADV03 1
Academic Dean CADV04 1 ACADV04 1 CRADV04 1 PRADV04 1 FINADV04 1
Career Services staff person CADV05 1 ACADV05 1 CRADV05 1 PRADV05 1 FINADV05 1
Campus Counselor or Psychologist CADV06 1 ACADV06 1 CRADV06 1 PRADV06 1 FINADV06 1
Dean of Students or other student life staff CADV07 1 ACADV07 1 CRADV07 1 PRADV07 1 FINADV07 1
Athletic Team Coach CADV14 1 ACADV14 1 CRADV14 1 PRADV14 1 FINADV14 1
Campus chaplain, minister, or rabbi CADV08 1 ACADV08 1 CRADV08 1 PRADV08 1 FINADV08 1
Student on the residential life staff CADV09 1 ACADV09 1 CRADV09 1 PRADV09 1 FINADV09 1
Boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse CADV10 1 ACADV10 1 CRADV10 1 PRADV10 1 FINADV10 1
Another student at your college CADV11 1 ACADV11 1 CRADV11 1 PRADV11 1 FINADV11 1
Parent, guardian, or other family member CADV12 1 ACADV12 1 CRADV12 1 PRADV12 1 FINADV12 1
I found no one to talk to about these topics CADV13 1 ACADV13 1 CRADV13 1 PRADV13 1 FINADV13 1

5. Please rate the quality of academic advising and guidance you have received this academic year.
ADVQUAL 1 Excellent
ADVQUAL 2 Very Good
ADVQUAL 3 Fair
ADVQUAL 4 Poor

6. During this academic year, how available do you feel your advisor has been when you tried to talk to him or her?
ADVAVAIL 1 Always
ADVAVAIL 2 Usually
ADVAVAIL 3 Sometimes
ADVAVAIL 4 Hardly ever
ADVAVAIL 5 Not at all


Spending Your Time

7. During the current school year, approximately how many hours do you spend during a typical week doing the following activities?

Academic None Less than 2 hours 2-4 hours 5-10 hours 11-15 hours 16-20 hours 21-25 hours 26-30 hours 31-40 hours More than 40 hours
Attending scheduled classes or labs ACSCHED 1 ACSCHED 2 ACSCHED 3 ACSCHED 4 ACSCHED 5 ACSCHED 6 ACSCHED 7 ACSCHED 8 ACSCHED 9 ACSCHED 10
Working on scheduled courses outside of class or lab (i.e., homework) ACCOURS 1 ACCOURS 2 ACCOURS 3 ACCOURS 4 ACCOURS 5 ACCOURS 6 ACCOURS 7 ACCOURS 8 ACCOURS 9 ACCOURS 10
Doing other academic work (e.g. thesis, internship, research) ACOTHER 1 ACOTHER 2 ACOTHER 3 ACOTHER 4 ACOTHER 5 ACOTHER 6 ACOTHER 7 ACOTHER 8 ACOTHER 9 ACOTHER 10
Health and Athletics None Less than 2 hours 2-4 hours 5-10 hours 11-15 hours 16-20 hours 21-25 hours 26-30 hours 31-40 hours More than 40 hours
Participating in Intercollegiate Athletics (during practice and playing season) HATHLET 1 HATHLET 2 HATHLET 3 HATHLET 4 HATHLET 5 HATHLET 6 HATHLET 7 HATHLET 8 HATHLET 9 HATHLET 10
Participating as a cheerleader, mascot, or member of the marching band HCHEER 1 HCHEER 2 HCHEER 3 HCHEER 4 HCHEER 5 HCHEER 6 HCHEER 7 HCHEER 8 HCHEER 9 HCHEER 10
Playing on intramural athletic or club sport team(s) HINTRAM 1 HINTRAM 2 HINTRAM 3 HINTRAM 4 HINTRAM 5 HINTRAM 6 HINTRAM 7 HINTRAM 8 HINTRAM 9 HINTRAM 10
Exercising or using a fitness or weight room HWTROOM 1 HWTROOM 2 HWTROOM 3 HWTROOM 4 HWTROOM 5 HWTROOM 6 HWTROOM 7 HWTROOM 8 HWTROOM 9 HWTROOM 10
Competing informally on a team or sport (e.g., "pick-up" game) HPICKUP 1 HPICKUP 2 HPICKUP 3 HPICKUP 4 HPICKUP 5 HPICKUP 6 HPICKUP 7 HPICKUP 8 HPICKUP 9 HPICKUP 10
Eating meals EATMEAL 1 EATMEAL 2 EATMEAL 3 EATMEAL 4 EATMEAL 5 EATMEAL 6 EATMEAL 7 EATMEAL 8 EATMEAL 9 EATMEAL 10
Extracurricular Activities None Less than 2 hours 2-4 hours 5-10 hours 11-15 hours 16-20 hours 21-25 hours 26-30 hours 31-40 hours More than 40 hours
Participating in student government EXSGOV 1 EXSGOV 2 EXSGOV 3 EXSGOV 4 EXSGOV 5 EXSGOV 6 EXSGOV 7 EXSGOV 8 EXSGOV 9 EXSGOV 10
Working on a campus newspaper EXNEWS 1 EXNEWS 2 EXNEWS 3 EXNEWS 4 EXNEWS 5 EXNEWS 6 EXNEWS 7 EXNEWS 8 EXNEWS 9 EXNEWS 10
Working on a literary magazine EXLIT 1 EXLIT 2 EXLIT 3 EXLIT 4 EXLIT 5 EXLIT 6 EXLIT 7 EXLIT 8 EXLIT 9 EXLIT 10
Participating in a Fraternity or Sorority ("Eating Club" or "Secret Society") EXFRAT 1 EXFRAT 2 EXFRAT 3 EXFRAT 4 EXFRAT 5 EXFRAT 6 EXFRAT 7 EXFRAT 8 EXFRAT 9 EXFRAT 10
Playing or singing in an orchestra, band, choral or other musical group EXBAND 1 EXBAND 2 EXBAND 3 EXBAND 4 EXBAND 5 EXBAND 6 EXBAND 7 EXBAND 8 EXBAND 9 EXBAND 10
Working on a theatrical production EXPLAY 1 EXPLAY 2 EXPLAY 3 EXPLAY 4 EXPLAY 5 EXPLAY 6 EXPLAY 7 EXPLAY 8 EXPLAY 9 EXPLAY 10
Participating in a religious organization or religious service EXRELGN 1 EXRELGN 2 EXRELGN 3 EXRELGN 4 EXRELGN 5 EXRELGN 6 EXRELGN 7 EXRELGN 8 EXRELGN 9 EXRELGN 10
Volunteering in the community EXVOL 1 EXVOL 2 EXVOL 3 EXVOL 4 EXVOL 5 EXVOL 6 EXVOL 7 EXVOL 8 EXVOL 9 EXVOL 10
Participating in a political organization EXPOLIT 1 EXPOLIT 2 EXPOLIT 3 EXPOLIT 4 EXPOLIT 5 EXPOLIT 6 EXPOLIT 7 EXPOLIT 8 EXPOLIT 9 EXPOLIT 10
Participating in a minority or ethnic organization EXMIN 1 EXMIN 2 EXMIN 3 EXMIN 4 EXMIN 5 EXMIN 6 EXMIN 7 EXMIN 8 EXMIN 9 EXMIN 10
Participating in another organized student activity or club EXOTHER 1 EXOTHER 2 EXOTHER 3 EXOTHER 4 EXOTHER 5 EXOTHER 6 EXOTHER 7 EXOTHER 8 EXOTHER 9 EXOTHER 10
Job None Less than 2 hours 2-4 hours 5-10 hours 11-15 hours 16-20 hours 21-25 hours 26-30 hours 31-40 hours More than 40 hours
Working at a job that was part of a financial aid package (e.g., work-study program) WORKFA 1 WORKFA 2 WORKFA 3 WORKFA 4 WORKFA 5 WORKFA 6 WORKFA 7 WORKFA 8 WORKFA 9 WORKFA 10
Working at a job that was not part of a financial aid package WORKNFA 1 WORKNFA 2 WORKNFA 3 WORKNFA 4 WORKNFA 5 WORKNFA 6 WORKNFA 7 WORKNFA 8 WORKNFA 9 WORKNFA 10
Recreation None Less than 2 hours 2-4 hours 5-10 hours 11-15 hours 16-20 hours 21-25 hours 26-30 hours 31-40 hours More than 40 hours
Socializing and talking with friends RECTALK 1 RECTALK 2 RECTALK 3 RECTALK 4 RECTALK 5 RECTALK 6 RECTALK 7 RECTALK 8 RECTALK 9 RECTALK 10
Watching TV RECTV 1 RECTV 2 RECTV 3 RECTV 4 RECTV 5 RECTV 6 RECTV 7 RECTV 8 RECTV 9 RECTV 10
Using a computer for non-academic activity (e.g., video games, Facebook, IM) RECCOMP 1 RECCOMP 2 RECCOMP 3 RECCOMP 4 RECCOMP 5 RECCOMP 6 RECCOMP 7 RECCOMP 8 RECCOMP 9 RECCOMP 10
Reading for pleasure RECREAD 1 RECREAD 2 RECREAD 3 RECREAD 4 RECREAD 5 RECREAD 6 RECREAD 7 RECREAD 8 RECREAD 9 RECREAD 10
Visiting with a family or friend off campus RECVISIT 1 RECVISIT 2 RECVISIT 3 RECVISIT 4 RECVISIT 5 RECVISIT 6 RECVISIT 7 RECVISIT 8 RECVISIT 9 RECVISIT 10
Relaxing by yourself RECRELAX 1 RECRELAX 2 RECRELAX 3 RECRELAX 4 RECRELAX 5 RECRELAX 6 RECRELAX 7 RECRELAX 8 RECRELAX 9 RECRELAX 10

8. During the current school year, about how often have you and your parent(s) or guardian(s) been in touch (by phone, e-mail, mail, or any other way)?
PCONTACT 1 More than once a day
PCONTACT 2 Daily
PCONTACT 3 A few times a week
PCONTACT 4 Weekly
PCONTACT 5 A few times a month
PCONTACT 6 A few times a semester
PCONTACT 7 Once a semester or less


Online Social Networking

9 . During the current school year, how important is each of the following in your interactions with friends and students:

  Not Important Somewhat Important Important Very Important Not applicable / Do not use
Dorm room or apartment telephone SOCTELE 1 SOCTELE 2 SOCTELE 3 SOCTELE 4 SOCTELE 9
Email SOCEMAIL 1 SOCEMAIL 2 SOCEMAIL 3 SOCEMAIL 4 SOCEMAIL 9
Facebook, My Space, etc. SOCFACEB 1 SOCFACEB 2 SOCFACEB 3 SOCFACEB 4 SOCFACEB 9
Campus mail SOCCMAIL 1 SOCCMAIL 2 SOCCMAIL 3 SOCCMAIL 4 SOCCMAIL 9
Instant Messenger SOCIM 1 SOCIM 2 SOCIM 3 SOCIM 4 SOCIM 9
Cell Phone SOCCELL 1 SOCCELL 2 SOCCELL 3 SOCCELL 4 SOCCELL 9
Text messaging SOCTEXT 1 SOCTEXT 2 SOCTEXT 3 SOCTEXT 4 SOCTEXT 9
United States Postal Service SOCUSPS 1 SOCUSPS 2 SOCUSPS 3 SOCUSPS 4 SOCUSPS 9
Interactive computer video game SOCVGAME 1 SOCVGAME 2 SOCVGAME 3 SOCVGAME 4 SOCVGAME 9
Campus sponsored electronic forum, discussion or chat room SOCECHAT 1 SOCECHAT 2 SOCECHAT 3 SOCECHAT 4 SOCECHAT 9
Other chat rooms SOCCHAT 1 SOCCHAT 2 SOCCHAT 3 SOCCHAT 4 SOCCHAT 9
Face-to-face introduction (meeting for the first time in person) SOCFACE 1 SOCFACE 2 SOCFACE 3 SOCFACE 4 SOCFACE 9


10. Describe the greatest problem or benefit you personally have experienced in any online interaction. If appropriate, please indicate what role your college or university played in this experience.
textbox: SOCEXP.TEXT

Health and Fitness

11 . During a typical week when classes are in session, how many hours of sleep do you get, on average, each night?
SLEEP 1 1 hour
SLEEP 2 2 hours
SLEEP 3 3 hours
SLEEP 4 4 hours
SLEEP 5 5 hours
SLEEP 6 6 hours
SLEEP 7 7 hours
SLEEP 8 8 hours
SLEEP 9 9 hours
SLEEP 10 10 hours
SLEEP 11 11 hours
SLEEP 12 12 hours or more

12. Please indicate whether you actively participated (or plan to participate) in any of the following intercollegiate sports during the current school year:

Sport 1:
SPORT1
Please select...
1 Baseball
2 Basketball
3 Crew (Rowing)
4 Cross Country
5 Fencing
6 Field Hockey
7 Football
8 Golf
9 Gymnastics
10 Ice Hockey
11 Lacrosse
12 Rifle
13 Sailing
14 Skiing
15 Soccer
16 Softball
17 Squash
18 Swimming & Diving
19 Tennis
20 Track
21 Volleyball
22 Water Polo
23 Wrestling
24 Other
Sport 2: (fill in ONLY if you participate in two intercollegiate sports)
SPORT2
Please select...
1 Baseball
2 Basketball
3 Crew (Rowing)
4 Cross Country
5 Fencing
6 Field Hockey
7 Football
8 Golf
9 Gymnastics
10 Ice Hockey
11 Lacrosse
12 Rifle
13 Sailing
14 Skiing
15 Soccer
16 Softball
17 Squash
18 Swimming & Diving
19 Tennis
20 Track
21 Volleyball
22 Water Polo
23 Wrestling
24 Other

13. Thinking back over the last two weeks, on how many occasions, if any, have you had five or more alcoholic drinks?
BINGE 1 0 occasions
BINGE 2 1 occasion
BINGE 3 2 occasions
BINGE 4 3 occasions
BINGE 5 4 or more occasions

14. During the current school year, have you ever felt overwhelmed by all you had to do?
OVERWHEL 1 Never
OVERWHEL 2 Occasionally
OVERWHEL 3 Often
OVERWHEL 4 Very Often


Undergraduate Experience

15. How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this institution?
ENTIRE 1 Excellent
ENTIRE 2 Good
ENTIRE 3 Fair
ENTIRE 4 Poor

16. If you could start over again, would you go to the same institution you are now attending?
AGAIN 1 Definitely yes
AGAIN 2 Probably yes
AGAIN 3 Probably no
AGAIN 4 Definitely no

17. During the current school year, how often, if ever, have you felt out of place or that you just didn't fit in on your campus?
OUTPLACE 1 Never
OUTPLACE 2 Occasionally
OUTPLACE 3 Often
OUTPLACE 4 Very often

18. The list below contains some of the abilities and skills that may be developed as part of an undergraduate education. Please indicate how your ability has changed since you first enrolled at this college.

  Weaker Now No Change Stronger Now Much Stronger Now
Write effectively CWRITE 1 CWRITE 2 CWRITE 3 CWRITE 4
Communicate well orally CORAL 1 CORAL 2 CORAL 3 CORAL 4
Acquire new skills and knowledge on my own CSKILLS 1 CSKILLS 2 CSKILLS 3 CSKILLS 4
Think analytically and logically CTHINK 1 CTHINK 2 CTHINK 3 CTHINK 4
Formulate/create original ideas and solutions CCREATE 1 CCREATE 2 CCREATE 3 CCREATE 4
Evaluate and choose between alternative courses of action CCHOOSE 1 CCHOOSE 2 CCHOOSE 3 CCHOOSE 4
Lead and supervise tasks and groups of people CLEAD 1 CLEAD 2 CLEAD 3 CLEAD 4
Relate well to people of different races, nations, and religions CRELRACE 1 CRELRACE 2 CRELRACE 3 CRELRACE 4
Function effectively as a member of a team CTEAM 1 CTEAM 2 CTEAM 3 CTEAM 4
Use quantitative tools (e.g., statistics, graphs) CQUANT 1 CQUANT 2 CQUANT 3 CQUANT 4
Place current problems in historical/ cultural/ philosophical perspective CCPROB 1 CCPROB 2 CCPROB 3 CCPROB 4
Identify moral and ethical issues CMORAL 1 CMORAL 2 CMORAL 3 CMORAL 4
Understand myself: abilities, interests, limitations, personality CUNDSELF 1 CUNDSELF 2 CUNDSELF 3 CUNDSELF 4
Function independently, without supervision CIND 1 CIND 2 CIND 3 CIND 4
Gain in-depth knowledge of a field (e.g., academic major, occupational field) CINDEPTH 1 CINDEPTH 2 CINDEPTH 3 CINDEPTH 4
Plan and execute complex projects CPROJECT 1 CPROJECT 2 CPROJECT 3 CPROJECT 4
Read or speak a foreign language CLANG 1 CLANG 2 CLANG 3 CLANG 4
Appreciate art, literature, music, drama CARTLIT 1 CARTLIT 2 CARTLIT 3 CARTLIT 4
Acquire broad knowledge in the arts and sciences CBROADKN 1 CBROADKN 2 CBROADKN 3 CBROADKN 4
Develop an awareness of social problems CAWARE 1 CAWARE 2 CAWARE 3 CAWARE 4
Develop self-esteem/self-confidence CESTEEM 1 CESTEEM 2 CESTEEM 3 CESTEEM 4
Resolve interpersonal conflicts positively CCONFLIC 1 CCONFLIC 2 CCONFLIC 3 CCONFLIC 4
Synthesize and integrate ideas and information CSYNTH 1 CSYNTH 2 CSYNTH 3 CSYNTH 4
Understand the process of science and experimentation CSCIPROC 1 CSCIPROC 2 CSCIPROC 3 CSCIPROC 4
Evaluate the role of science and technology in society CSCIROLE 1 CSCIROLE 2 CSCIROLE 3 CSCIROLE 4
Prepare for a career CPREPAR 1 CPREPAR 2 CPREPAR 3 CPREPAR 4
Adapt to change (new technologies, different personal circumstances, etc.) CADAPT 1 CADAPT 2 CADAPT 3 CADAPT 4

Undergraduate Experience
continued

19. Did you receive any kind of need-based financial aid (e.g., grant, student loan, campus job) during the current school year?
NEEDAID 1 No
NEEDAID 2 Yes >> please indicate which forms of financial aid you received during the current school year (Mark all that apply):
         AIDGRANT 1 Grant as part of your financial aid package
         AIDLOAN 1 Student Loan as part of your financial aid package
         AIDWKST 1 Work-study as part of your financial aid package
         AIDOTH 1 Other

20. During the current school year, what is the total amount you expect to borrow personally from any source in education loans?
BORROW 1 $0
BORROW 2 $1-$999
BORROW 3 $1000-$1999
BORROW 4 $2000-$3999
BORROW 5 $4000-$5999
BORROW 6 $6000-$7999
BORROW 7 $8000-$9999
BORROW 8 $10,000 or more

21. During the current school year, what has been the impact on your family of paying for your education:
IMPACT 1 None/slight
IMPACT 2 Moderate
IMPACT 3 Considerable
IMPACT 7 Severe
IMPACT 5 Not applicable (My family does not contribute to my education)

Background

22. Your gender:
SEX 1 Male
SEX 2 Female

23. Your Class:
CLASS 1 First Year
CLASS 2 Second Year
CLASS 3 Third Year
CLASS 4 Fourth Year
CLASS 5 Other

24. Your age:
AGE 1 Younger than 18 years
AGE 2 18 years
AGE 3 19 years
AGE 4 20 years
AGE 5 21 years
AGE 6 22 years
AGE 7 23 years
AGE 8 24 or older

25. Your citizenship status:
CITIZEN 1 United States citizen
CITIZEN 2 U.S. permanent resident (green card holder)
CITIZEN 3 Citizen of another country with a student/non-immigrant visa

26. Colleges and Universities are asked by many, including the Federal government, college guides, newspapers and our own communities, to describe our students. For this purpose, please check one or more of the following groups you consider yourself to be in. (Mark all that apply)
NATAM 1 American Indian or Alaska Native
ASIAN 1 Asian American
BLACK 1 Black or African American
HISP 1 Hispanic, Spanish origin or Latino/a
HAWAII 1 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
WHITE 1 White

27 . Colleges and universities have an educational interest in creating a diverse student body. For this purpose, please indicate your ancestry, nationality, ethnic origin, or tribal affiliation in the space below.
(For example: do you think of yourself as Italian, Jamaican, African Am., Cambodian, Ethiopian, Norwegian, Dominican, French Canadian, Haitian, Korean, German, Lebanese, Polish, Navaho, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Taiwanese, Ukrainian, and so on.).
ANCESTRY


Background
continued

28. Which of the following religions best reflects your own childhood and family background?
RELIG07
00 Select your religion
01 Baptist
02 Buddhist
03 Church of Christ
04 Eastern Orthodox
05 Episcopalian
06 Hindu
07 Islamic
08 Jewish
09 LDS (Mormon)
10 Lutheran
11 Methodist
12 Presbyterian
13 Quaker
14 Roman Catholic
15 Seventh Day Adventist
16 Unitarian Universalist
17 United Church of Christ/Congregational
18 Other Christian
19 Other Religion
20 None

29. Are you registered to vote?
VOTER 1 No, I am not eligible to vote
VOTER 2 No, I am eligible but have not had a chance to register
VOTER 3 Yes, but I did not vote in the last November election
VOTER 5 Yes, I voted absentee ballot in the last November election
VOTER 6 Yes, I voted locally in the last November election

30. Please select the one political label that most accurately reflects your political views on United States domestic issues?
IDEOLOGY 1 Far left
IDEOLOGY 2 Liberal
IDEOLOGY 3 Middle-of-the-road
IDEOLOGY 4 Conservative
IDEOLOGY 5 Far right

31. What is the average grade that you have received up to now at this institution, overall and in your major(s)?

Overall Major  
GRADES 1 MGRADES 1 A
GRADES 2 MGRADES 2 A -
GRADES 3 MGRADES 3 B+
GRADES 4 MGRADES 4 B
GRADES 5 MGRADES 5 B-/C+
GRADES 6 MGRADES 6 C or below

32 . Where have you lived during most of the current school year?
(Select the ONE that BEST describes your living arrangement)
RESIDNC 1 College-owned Residence Hall or Campus Housing
RESIDNC 9 Off-campus, privately-owned housing, apartment, or other housing
RESIDNC 6 Fraternity or Sorority House
RESIDNC 10 With parents or other relatives
RESIDNC 11 Studying abroad or other off-campus program


Background
continued

33. Please provide the highest admission test scores that you submitted to this college in the space below:
DROPDOWN: VSAT "SAT I (Verbal / Critical Reading)"
999=Did not take; 800=800; 790=790; ... 210=210; 200=200

DROPDOWN: WSAT "SAT (Writing)"
999=Did not take; 800=800; 790=790; ... 210=210; 200=200

DROPDOWN: MSAT "SAT I (Math)"
999=Did not take; 800=800; 790=790; ... 210=210; 200=200

DROPDOWN: ACT "ACT Composite"
99=Did not take 36=36; 35=35; ... 2=2; 1=1

34. Please indicate how you first were admitted to this college or university:
EARLY 1 Early Action or Early Decision
EARLY 2 Regular admission
EARLY 3 Admitted after being on the Waitlist
EARLY 4 As a transfer from another institution

35. What is the highest level of education completed by each of your parents?

High School and College - Please mark their highest degree below:
Mother Father  
MHIDEG 1 FHIDEG 1 No high school diploma or equivalent
MHIDEG 2 FHIDEG 2 High school diploma or equivalent
MHIDEG 3 FHIDEG 3 Post-secondary school other than college
MHIDEG 4 FHIDEG 4 Some college or associate's degree
MHIDEG 5 FHIDEG 5 Bachelor's degree

Graduate Education - Please mark all that apply:
Mother Father  
MMASTERS 1 FMASTERS 1 Master's degree in the Arts & Sciences (MA, MS)
MPROFMAS 1 FPROFMAS 1 Professional master's degree (MBA, MPA, MSW, MSE, etc.)
MPROFPHD 1 FPROFPHD 1 Professional doctorate (EdD, DDiv)
MPHD 1 FPHD 1 Ph.D.
MMED 1 FMED 1 Medical doctorate (MD, DO, DDS, DVM)
MLAW 1 FLAW 1 Law degree (JD, LLB)

36. Did either of your parents or legal guardian(s) attend the institution as an undergraduate that you are now attending?
PARALUM 1 Neither
PARALUM 2 Mother or female legal guardian only
PARALUM 3 Father or male legal guardian only
PARALUM 4 Both

37. What is your best estimate of the total annual before tax income from all sources of the parent, parents, and/or stepparents who helped pay for your undergraduate education?
INCOME 1 Under $25,000
INCOME 2 $25,000 - $49,999
INCOME 3 $50,000 - $74,999
INCOME 4 $75,000 - $99,999
INCOME 5 $100,000 - $124,999
INCOME 6 $125,000 - $149,999
INCOME 7 $150,000 - $174,999
INCOME 8 $175,000 - $199,999
INCOME 9 $200,000 - $249,000
INCOME 10 $250,000 - $299,000
INCOME 11 $300,000 or above

 

Please use the space below to elaborate on any of the questions in this survey (refer to the question by number) or comment on any other aspect of your undergraduate experience not covered in this questionnaire.
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