CIRP Your First College Year Survey 2009 Higher Education Research Institute, University of California at Los Angeles Full-time Freshmen who entered College

CIRP Your First College Year Survey

2009

Higher Education Research Institute, University of California at Los Angeles

Full-time Freshmen who entered College in 2008-09Full-time Freshmen who entered College in 2008-09

Principia College Principia College N=94N=94andand

Private/Nonsectarian 4yr CollegesPrivate/Nonsectarian 4yr CollegesN=6,121N=6,121

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2009 Your First College Year SurveyHigher Education Research Institute

Presentation Summary

• Demographics• How Students Spend

Time• Interactions with Fac

ulty• Academic Issues• Habits of Mind• Civic Engagement• Campus Climate

• Peer Relationships• Diversity• Personal Health Issu

es• Plans to Return Next

Year• Satisfaction with Col

lege Choice



3.3%7.7%

0.2%6.0% 4.9% 3.8%

76.1%

2.2%6.9%

1.1%1.1% 3.3%

81.3%

2.2%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

AmericanIndian/ Alaska

Native

Asian/ PacificIslander

Black/ AfricanAmerican

Latino/ PuertoRican/ Mexican

White/ Caucasian Other Two or morerace/ ethnicity

■ your institution ■ comparison group

DemographicsRace/Ethnicity




32.9%

67.1%

39.4%

60.6%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

men women

DemographicsGender



How Students Spend TimeHours spent in a typical week during the past year

None < 1 hr 1-5 hrs6-10 hrs

> 10 hrs

Attending classes/labs your institution 0.0% 1.1% 10.9% 7.6% 80.4%

comparison group 0.8% 0.3% 4.9% 15.3% 78.8%

Studying/homework your institution 0.0% 1.1% 17.6% 29.7% 51.7%


Partying your institution 50.0% 19.6% 22.8% 4.3% 3.3%


Student clubs/groups your institution 32.6% 9.8% 44.6% 9.8% 3.3%


Online social networks your institution 6.5% 9.8% 59.7% 16.3% 7.6%




Interaction with FacultyHow has it been to get to know faculty?

25.8%

52.5%

19.6%

2.1%

50.5%

34.1%

14.3%

1.1%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Very Easy Somewhat Easy Somewhat Difficult Very Difficult




Interaction with FacultyHow has it been to understand

what your professors expect of you academically?

26.3%

57.2%

15.6%

0.9%

52.7%

34.4%

12.9%

0.0%0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Very Easy Somewhat Easy Somewhat Difficult Very Difficult



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Interaction with FacultyHow often have you interacted with faculty…

Daily

2-3 timesper

weekOnce

a week

1-2 timesper

month

1-2 timesper

term Never

During office hours your institution 23.4% 14.9% 22.3% 17.0% 18.1% 4.3%

comparison group 4.5% 9.0% 17.2% 30.6% 32.2% 6.3%

Outside of class or office hours your institution 9.6% 14.9% 19.1% 22.3% 27.7% 6.4%




Interaction with FacultySince entering this college, how often have you

worked on a professor’s research project?

7.1%

19.3%

73.6%

25.0%

12.0%

63.0%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Frequently Occasionally Not at All




Interaction with Faculty How often have you received from your professors…

25.8%19.1%

12.1%5.6% 2.9%

61.4% 51.6%

46.0% 55.1%

45.4%

24.2%

58.4%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

advice or guidance about your emotional support or encouragement negative feedback educational program about your academic work

your institution comparison group■ occasionally ■ occasionally■ frequently ■ frequently



Interaction with FacultyThe faculty here are interested in students’…

Strongly Agree

Agree DisagreeStrongly Disagree

Academic problems your institution 44.1% 50.5% 5.4% 0.0%

comparison group 31.5% 61.8% 5.4% 1.3%

Personal problems your institution 24.7% 54.8% 19.4% 1.1%




Academic Issues: MajorSince entering this college, have you…

44.6%

29.0%23.9%

32.2%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Remained undecided about a major Decided to pursue a different major




Academic Issues: Related GainsCompared with when you entered this college,

how would you describe your…

your institution comparison group■ stronger ■ stronger■ much stronger ■ much stronger

25.5%20.5%

39.2%

27.7%

16.4%

26.6%

13.1%

23.4%19.3% 22.3%

16.5%

70.3%

54.3% 53.6%

57.4%

50.4%

47.9%

41.5%

55.3%56.5% 52.1%

54.7%

38.3%

68.1%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

general knowledge knowledge of a ability to conduct ability to work as critical thinking analytical/problem particular field research part of a team skills solving skills



Academic Issues: Climate Since entering college, how often have you…

53.2%

41.6% 41.4%

67.4%

51.9%

3.3% 2.7%

49.6%

47.8%

54.2%

31.5%

45.1%

34.8%31.3%

51.1%

41.5%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


felt that your courses spoke up in class discussed course content witnessed academic inspired you to think with students dishonesty/cheating in new ways outside of class



Academic Issues: ClimateIn class, I have heard faculty express stereotypes about…

3.3% 2.8% 2.7% 3.3% 2.6%

16.4%

25.0%

17.7%23.9%

16.5%

4.3%

18.5%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

racial/ethnic groups women men

your institution comparison group■ agree ■ agree■ strongly agree ■ strongly agree



Academic Issues: ClimateThere is strong competition among students for high grades

11.3%

40.8% 40.7%

7.2%

40.9%

4.3%

47.3%

7.5%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree




Academic Issues: Success Habits Since entering college, how has it been to…

23.7%16.7%

22.1% 22.6%14.5%

39.1% 36.3%

48.8%

36.6%

44.4% 45.2%

38.1%

53.3%52.6%

38.7%

52.7%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

your institution comparison group■ somewhat easy ■ somewhat easy■ very easy ■ very easy

develop effective study skills

adjust to the academic demands of

college

manage your time effectively

utilize campus services available to

students



Academic Issues: BalanceI have been able to find a balance between

academics and extracurricular activities

14.4%

65.7%

16.7%

3.1%

69.9%

16.1%

10.8%

3.2%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree




Academic Issues: Program ParticipationHave you enrolled or participated in a...

20.0%

7.8%

14.6%

66.6%

15.8%

33.3%

6.5%

51.6%

87.1%

14.0%

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

Honors/ advanced course

Remedial/ developmentalcourse

Formal group program(FIG, cluster, linked)

First-year seminar

Academic support program




Academic Issues: DisengagementHow often have you…

3.3% 3.3% 6.4% 8.7%3.3%

30.1% 33.4%

6.5% 4.0% 7.6% 6.2%

60.4% 53.8%48.1%

34.8%

31.6%

63.4%63.0%

38.0%34.0%

73.9%71.5%

7.5%

46.7%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

skipped class came late to class fell asleep in class been bored in class turned in course turned in course

assignments late assignment that

was not your best your institution

comparison group■ occasionally ■ occasionally■ frequently ■ frequently



Academic Issues: SatisfactionHow satisfied are you with your institution in terms of…

41.5%32.4%

24.1%30.9%

23.0%

45.2%

35.4%30.9% 30.3%

47.3%

52.9%

46.5%

58.5%

55.7%

34.4%49.1%

52.1% 53.8%

34.5%

45.7%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

library facilities laboratory facilities classroom facilities class size overall academic

experience your institution

comparison group■ satisfied ■ satisfied■ very satisfied ■ very satisfied



Academic Issues: SatisfactionHow satisfied are you with your institution in terms of…

28.0% 28.4%

16.4%

28.3% 24.7%

38.7%

24.0%

53.0%

48.9%

50.2%

46.7%47.6%

35.5%

51.0%

23.9%

44.1%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

overall quality relevance of coursework relevance of coursework amount of contact of instruction to everyday life to future career plans with faculty your institution

comparison group■ satisfied ■ satisfied■ very satisfied ■ very satisfied



Academic Issues: ComputingHow satisfied are you with your institution in terms of…

32.3%26.2% 27.2%

18.1% 15.4%

36.5%

51.1%

50.8%

52.1%

42.4%

40.4%

43.0%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

availability of internet access computer facilities/lab quality of computer training/assistance

your institution comparison group■ satisfied ■ satisfied■ very satisfied ■ very satisfied



Habits of MindIn the past year, how frequently did you…

45.2%

53.8%

48.0%

52.9%

49.1%

59.6%

61.7%

59.6%

64.5%

60.2%

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

Ask questions in class

Support opinion withlogical argument

Seek solutions and explainthem to others

Revise papers to improvewriting

Seek feedback on academicwork




Habits of Mind In the past year, how frequently did you…

41.4%

31.2%

38.8%

30.4%

30.8%

53.8%

42.6%

49.5%

49.5%

36.6%

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

Evaluate quality/ reliabilityof information

Take a risk for more gain

Seek alternative solutions toproblem

Look up scientific researcharticles

Explore topics not requiredfor class




Civic EngagementSince entering college, how often have you…

FrequentlyOccasional

ly Not at All

Performed volunteer work your institution 15.1% 37.6% 47.3%

comparison group 12.1% 46.5% 41.4%

Discussed politics your institution 33.3% 57.0% 9.7%


Participated in political demonstrations your institution 6.5% 29.0% 64.5%


Worked on local, state, or national campaign your institution 4.3% 7.5% 88.2%


Performed community service as part of class your institution 12.9% 25.8% 61.3%


Used the internet to read news sites your institution 45.2% 41.9% 12.9%




Civic Engagement Please indicate the importance to you personally of…

16.3% 12.8%6.3%

18.5%11.4% 12.2% 10.0%

35.5%29.9%

15.2%8.8%

31.2%

24.7%

15.5%

33.7%

26.6%

38.9%

26.4%

48.4%

47.0%

30.4%

24.5%

9.7%

43.5%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

keeping up to influencing the becoming a participating in a helping others becoming involved indate with political political structure community leader community who are in programs to clean up affairs action program difficulty the environment your institution

comparison group■ very important ■ very important■ essential ■ essential



22.6%

11.0% 11.4%18.1%

12.5%

45.8%

48.4%

48.4%

54.3%

45.5%

18.3%

44.1%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

problems facing your community national issues global issues

your institution comparison group■ stronger ■ stronger■ much stronger ■ much stronger

Civic Engagement: GrowthCompared with when you first entered this college,

how would you now describe your understanding of…



Civic EngagementHow would you characterize your political views?

5.4%

39.7% 39.0%

14.7%

1.2%

30.0%

2.2%

43.3%

0.0%

24.4%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

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




Campus ClimateTo what extent do you agree with the following statements

50.0%

25.1%

1.8%

51.1%

26.7%

57.8%

4.3%8.0%

44.6%

55.3%

1.1%

50.0%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

I see myself as part Most students here are treated I feel a sense of belonging of the campus community like “numbers” in a book with this college




Campus ClimateHow often have you …

Frequently

Occasionally

Not at All

Felt lonely or homesick your institution 7.4% 35.1% 57.4%


Felt isolated from campus life your institution 5.3% 27.7% 67.0%


Felt unsafe on this campus your institution 0.0% 5.3% 94.7%


Went home for the weekend your institution 4.3% 21.7% 73.9%




Campus ClimateHow satisfied are you with the overall sense of community among

students?

24.1%

45.2%

21.6%

6.7%2.5%

44.1%

32.3%

21.5%

1.1%1.1%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied




Peer RelationshipsSince entering this college, how often have you

interacted with close friends…

Daily

2-3 timesper

weekOnce

a week

1-2 timesper

month

1-2 timesper

term Never

At this institution your institution 87.2% 9.6% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 0.0%


Not at this institution your institution 19.1% 21.3% 18.1% 17.0% 12.8% 11.7%


From high school your institution 18.1% 24.5% 17.0% 12.8% 17.0% 10.6%




Peer RelationshipsHow has it been to develop close friendships with …

VeryEasy

SomewhatEasy

SomewhatDifficult

VeryDifficult

Male students your institution 65.6% 29.0% 4.3% 1.1%


Female students your institution 58.1% 35.5% 4.3% 2.2%


Students of a different race/ethnicity your institution 44.6% 38.0% 15.2% 2.2%




Peer RelationshipsHow often have you…

12.0%5.7%

34.7%

21.7% 19.1%

4.4%11.6%

31.5%

46.2%

56.9%

57.6%58.7%

36.3%

36.2%

48.4%

39.1%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

tutored another studied with received advice from had difficulty getting along student another student another student with roommate/housemate




Peer RelationshipsHow satisfied are you with your interaction with

other students at this college?

32.5%

49.7%

13.2%

3.4% 1.3%

36.6%

49.5%

12.9%

0.0%1.1%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%





55.1%

40.5%

4.4%

38.5%

56.0%

5.5%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Frequently Occaionally Not at All


Diversity: Informal InteractionIn the past year, how often did you socialize with someone of another racial/ethnic group?



DiversityCompared to the average person your age, how do you rate yourself in terms of your…

Highest10%

AboveAverage Average

BelowAverage

Lowest10%

Ability to see the world from someone else’s perspective your institution 23.4% 44.7% 28.7% 2.1% 1.1%


Tolerance of others with different beliefs your institution 36.6% 40.9% 21.5% 0.0% 1.1%


Openness to having my views challenged your institution 28.7% 41.5% 24.5% 5.3% 0.0%


Ability to discuss/negotiate controversial issues your institution 22.3% 43.6% 30.9% 3.2% 0.0%


Ability to work cooperatively with diverse people your institution 34.4% 49.5% 15.1% 1.1% 0.0%




Diversity: DiscriminationI have felt discriminated against based on my…

3.3% 1.8% 1.8% 2.2% 1.1% 2.2% 1.2% 1.1% 0.7%

8.3% 5.4% 9.2% 9.9% 9.4% 3.3% 6.8% 3.3% 2.9%2.2%5.4%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

race/ethnicity socio-economic status gender religion sexual orientation




DiversityTo what extent do you agree that…

3.4% 2.2%

24.2%10.4%

48.4%

58.5%

40.7%

4.5%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

There is a lot of racial tension on this campus My college experiences have exposed me to diverse

opinions, cultures, and values


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Diversity: Positive Academic InteractionsTo what extent have you experienced the following with

students from a racial/ethnic group other than your own?

25.0%20.3% 17.1%

21.9% 23.9%23.7%

20.7%

17.4%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

studied or prepared for class had intellectual discussions outside of class

your institution comparison group■ often ■ often■ very often ■ very often

Return to contents


Diversity: Positive Social InteractionsTo what extent have you experienced the following with


26.1% 30.0%

13.5% 14.1% 17.3%10.9% 8.6%

14.1%21.2%

22.8%

15.2%16.1%

21.7%23.2%

20.7%

13.5%

22.8%

28.2%

17.4%

20.7%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

dined/shared a meal had meaningful/honest shared personal attended events sponsored socialized/partied

discussions about feelings/problems by other racial/ethnic group race relations outside of classyour institution

comparison group■ often ■ often■ very often ■ very often

Return to contents


Diversity: Negative Social InteractionsTo what extent have you experienced the following with


5.4% 2.7% 1.8% 2.2% 1.1%

5.7% 2.2% 3.5% 0.0% 2.3%3.3%

4.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

had guarded interactions had tense, somewhat hostile interactions felt insulted or threatened because

of race/ethnicity

your institution comparison group■ often ■ often■ very often ■ very often



DiversityPersonal Importance of Diversity

20.9%

11.0%

21.6% 22.8%

12.9%

26.9%

36.7%

37.6%30.4%

31.7%

38.9%

28.6%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

helping promote racial understanding to improve my understandingengage with members of other countries/cultures of own racial/ethnic group

your institution comparison group■ very important ■ very important■ essential ■ essential



DiversitySatisfaction with racial/ethnic diversity of student body

13.2%

39.0%

33.0%

10.9%

4.0%

44.6%

32.6%

21.7%

0.0%1.1%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%





DiversitySatisfaction with racial/ethnic diversity of faculty

10.8%

38.4%40.9%

7.5%2.5%

44.0%

18.7%

29.7%

0.0%

7.7%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%





DiversitySatisfaction with respect for the expression of diverse beliefs

24.4%

51.1%

21.0%

2.7% 0.8%

44.6%

28.3%

23.9%

1.1%2.2%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%





Personal Health IssuesIn the past year, how often have you…

FrequentlyOccasionall

y Not at All

Felt overwhelmed by all you had to do your institution 24.7% 63.4% 11.8%


Felt depressed your institution 5.4% 29.3% 65.2%


Maintained a healthy diet your institution 51.6% 39.8% 8.6%


Had adequate sleep your institution 29.0% 62.4% 8.6%


Worried about your health your institution 0.0% 18.3% 81.7%




Personal Health Issues: Risk Behaviors In the past year, how often have you…

FrequentlyOccasional

lyNot at All

Drank beer your institution 1.1% 0.0% 98.9%


Drank wine or liquor your institution 1.1% 0.0% 98.9%


Smoked cigarettes your institution 1.1% 0.0% 98.9%




Personal Health Issues: Episodic DrinkingHow many times in the past two weeks, if any, have you had

five or more alcoholic drinks in a row?

1.1%

59.4%

12.7% 11.7% 11.6%

3.3% 1.3%0.0%

98.9%

0.0% 0.0%0.0%0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

none once twice 3-5 times 6-9 times 10+ times




Personal Health IssuesSince entering this college, have you sought personal

counseling?

16.4%

83.6%

15.1%

84.9%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

yes no




Plans to ReturnWhat do you think you will be doing in Fall 2009?

88.7%

6.5% 4.4%0.4%3.2%

90.4%

6.4%0.0%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

attend this institution attend another institution don't know not attending any institution




Satisfaction with College ChoiceIf you could make your college choice over,

would you still choose to enroll at this college?

42.0%

35.4%

10.8%5.4% 6.5%

30.9%

58.5%

2.1%

7.4%

1.1%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

definitely yes probably yes probably not definitely not not sure yet




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Documents

CIRP Your First College Year Survey 2009 Higher Education Research Institute, University of California at Los Angeles Full-time Freshmen who entered College