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ACE College I.D.SUBJID Subject I.D.STUID Student I.D. as entered on form

REPSTUID Student I.D. as uploaded by school representativeGRPA Group Code AGRPB Group Code B

1 GENDERIDENTITY What is your current gender identity?1=Man2=Woman3=Trans man4=Trans woman 5=Gender queer/Gender non-conforming 6=Different identity [Free Response]

GENDERIDENTITY_TEXT Free Response2 Are you:

1=Not marked2=Marked

RACE1 White/CaucasianRACE2 African American/BlackRACE3 American Indian/Alaska NativeRACE10 East Asian (e.g., Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese)RACE11 FilipinoRACE12 Southeast Asian (e.g., Cambodian, Vietnamese, Hmong)RACE13 South Asian (e.g., Indian, Pakistani, Nepalese, Sri Lankan)RACE14 Other AsianRACE5 Native Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderRACE6 Mexican American/ChicanoRACE7 Puerto RicanRACE8 Other LatinoRACE9 Other

3 ENTER1ST What year did you first enter your first college?*4 web ENTERCUR What year did you first enter this college?

1=2017 or 20182=20163=20154=20145=2013 or earlier

4 ENROLL Please indicate your enrollment status below:*3 web 1=Full-time undergraduate

2=Part-time undergraduate3=Not enrolled

5 GRADDATE Expected graduation date:1=20172=20183=Other4=Not sure

6 DEGEARN Highest degree earned as of June 2018DEGASP Highest degree planned at any institution

1=None2=Vocational certificate3=Associate's (A.A. or equivalent)

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4=Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S., etc.)5=Master's degree (M.A., M.S., etc.)6=Ph.D. or Ed.D.7=M.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.V.M.8=LL.B. or J.D. (Law)9=B.D. or M.DIV. (Divinity)10=Other

7 LGBTQIDEN

What is your sexual orientation?1=Heterosexual/Straight2=Gay3=Lesbian4=Bisexual5=Queer6=Pansexual7=Asexual8=Not listed above

LGBTQIDEN_TEXT Free Response8 How often in the past year did you:

1=Not at All2=Occasionally3=Frequently

MNDHAB02 Habits of Mind: Ask questions in classMNDHAB11 Habits of Mind: Support your opinions with a logical argumentMNDHAB10 Habits of Mind: Seek solutions to problems and explain them to othersMNDHAB07 Habits of Mind: Revise your papers to improve your writingMNDHAB03 Habits of Mind: Evaluate the quality or reliability of information you receivedMNDHAB12 Habits of Mind: Take a risk because you felt you had more to gainMNDHAB08 Habits of Mind: Seek alternative solutions to a problemMNDHAB06 Habits of Mind: Look up scientific research articles and resourcesMNDHAB04 Habits of Mind: Explore topics on your own, even though it was not required for

a classMNDHAB01 Habits of Mind: Accept mistakes as part of the learning processMNDHAB09 Habits of Mind: Seek feedback on your academic workMNDHAB05 Habits of Mind: Integrate skills and knowledge from different sources and

experiences9 SEXHARRASS Since entering college, have you been made aware of this college's sexual

harassment reporting policy?1= YES2= NO

10 Since entering college, indicate how often you:1=Not at All2=Occasionally3=Frequently

ACT14 Act: Discussed course content with students outside of classACT16 Act: Failed to complete homework on timeACT04 Act: Came late to classACT55 Act: Studied with other studentsACT48 Act: Performed community service as part of a classACT78 Act: Posted on a course-related on-line discussion boardACT01 Act: Accessed your campus' library resources electronicallyACT40 Act: Missed class due to employmentACT41 Act: Missed class for other reasons

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ACT60 Act: Tutored another college studentACT36 Act: Met with an advisor/counselor about your career plansACT17 Act: Fell asleep in classACT28 Act: Had difficulty getting the courses you neededACT09 Act: Demonstrated for a cause (e.g., boycott, rally, protest)ACT05 Act: Challenged a professor's ideas in classACT06 Act: Communicated regularly with your professorsACT76 Act: Worked with classmates on group projectsACT57 Act: Took a class that required one or more 10+ page papersACT56 Act: Took a class that required multiple short papersACT35 Act: Made a presentation in classACT08 Act: Contributed to class discussionsACT33 Act: Helped raise money for a cause or campaignACT50 Act: Publicly communicated your opinion about a cause (e.g., blog, email,

petition)11 RESEARCH How many months since entering college (including summer) did you work on a

professor's research project?1=0 months2=1-3 months3=4-6 months4=7-12 months5=13-24 months6=25+ months

12 POLIVIEW How would you characterize your political views?1=Far right2=Conservative3=Middle-of-the-road4=Liberal5=Far left

13 Since entering college, have you:1=No2=Yes

COLACT05 Act in College: Failed one or more coursesCOLACT23 Act in College: Taken a remedial courseCOLACT25 Act in College: Taken an ethnic studies courseCOLACT24 Act in College: Taken a women's studies courseCOLACT30 Act in College: Withdrew from school temporarilyCOLACT32 Act in College: Taken an honors courseCOLACT39 Act in College: Participated in a campus program that promotes STEM careers

(e.g. BUILD, MARC, HHMI, S-STEM)COLACT28 Act in College: Transferred from a 2-year collegeCOLACT26 Act in College: Transferred from a 4-year collegeCOLACT03 Act in College: Completed a culminating experience for your degree (e.g.,

capstone course/project, thesis, comp exam)COLACT35 Act in College: Taken courses from more than one institution simultaneouslyCOLACT40 Act in College: Taken a course exclusively online

14 MAJOR1 Primary undergraduate majorMAJOR2 Secondary undergraduate major (omit if you do not have a secondary

major)GRADMAJOR Graduate major (omit if you do not plan to go to graduate school)

01=Art, fine and applied 02=Classical and Modern Languages and Literature

03= English (language and literature) 04= History

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05=Journalism/Communication06= Media/Film Studios07= Music 08= Philosophy 09= Theater/Drama 10= Theology/Religion 11= Other Arts and Humanities 12= Agriculture/Natural Resources13= Animal Biology (zoology)14= Biochemistry/Biophysics 15= Biology (general) 16= Ecology & Evolutionary Biology17= Environmental Science 18= Marine Biology19= Microbiology20= Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology 21= Neurobiology/Neuroscience22= Plant Biology (botany)23= Other Biological Science 24=Accounting 25= Business Admin. (general) 26= Computer/Management Information Systems27= Entrepreneurship28= Finance 29= Hospitality/Tourism30= Human Resources Management31= International Business 32= Management 33= Marketing 34= Real Estate35= Other Business36=Elementary Education 37= Music or Art Education 38=Physical Education or Recreation 39= Secondary Education 40= Special Education 41= Other Education 42=Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering43=Biological/Agricultural Engineering44=Biomedical Engineering45=Chemical Engineering46=Civil Engineering47=Computer Engineering48=Electrical/Electronic Communications Engineering49=Engineering Science/Engineering Physics50=Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering51=Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering52=Materials Engineering53=Mechanical Engineering54=Other Engineering55=Clinical Laboratory Science56=Health Care Administration/Studies

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57=Health Technology58=Kinesiology59=Nursing60=Pharmacy61=Therapy (occupational, physical, speech)62=Other Health Profession63=Computer Science64=Mathematics/Statistics65=Other Math and Computer Science66=Astronomy & Astrophysics67=Atmospheric Sciences68=Chemistry69=Earth & Planetary Sciences70=Marine Sciences71=Physics72=Other Physical Science

MAJOR1 (Continued) 73=AnthropologyMAJOR2 (Continued) 74=Economics

GRADMAJOR (Continued) 75=Ethnic/Cultural Studies76=Geography77=Political Science (gov't., international relations)78=Psychology79=Public Policy80=Social Work81=Sociology82=Women's/Gender Studies83=Other Social Science84=Architecture/Urban Planning85=Criminal Justice86= General Studies87= Library Science88= Military Sciences/Technology/Operations89= Security & Protective Services90=OTHER

15 CAREER Mark your probable career/occupationA1=Actor or EntertainerA2= ArtistA3= Graphic Designer A4= Musician A5= Writer/Producer/DirectorA6= Farmer or ForesterA7= Natural Resource Specialist/EnvironmentalistA8= AccountantA9= Administrative Assistant B1= Business Manager/ExecutiveB2= Business Owner/Entrepreneur B3= Finance (e.g., Actuary, Banking, Loan Officer, Planner)B4= Human ResourcesB5= Management ConsultantB6= Real Estate Agent/Realtor/Appraiser/DeveloperB7= Retail Sales B8= Sales/Marketing

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B9= Sports ManagementC1= AdvertisingC2= Journalist C3= Public Relations/Media RelationsC4=College Administrator/StaffC5= College FacultyC6= Early Childcare ProviderC7= Elementary School TeacherC8=K-12 AdministratorC9= LibrarianD1= Secondary School TeacherD2= Teacher's Assistant/ParaprofessionalD3= Other K-12 ProfessionalD4= Federal/State/Local Government OfficialD5= Military D6= Postal WorkerD7= Protective Services (e.g., Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighter)D8= Dietician/NutritionistD9= Home Health WorkerE1= Medical/Dental Assistant (e.g., Hygienist, Lab Tech, Nursing Asst.)E2= Registered NurseE3= Therapist (e.g., Physical, Occupational, Speech)E4= Computer Programmer/DeveloperE5= Computer/Systems AnalystE6= Web DesignerE7= Lawyer/JudgeE8= ParalegalE9= Clinical PsychologistF1= Dentist/OrthodontistF2= Medical Doctor/SurgeonF3= OptometristF4= PharmacistF5= VeterinarianF6= Engineer F7= Research Scientist (e.g., Biologist, Chemist, Physicists)F8= Urban Planner/ArchitectF9= Custodian/Janitor/HousekeeperG1= Food Service (e.g., Chef/Cook, Server)G2= Hair Stylist/Aesthetician/ManicuristG3= Interior DesignerG4= Skilled Trades (e.g., Plumber, Electrician, Construction)G5= Social/Non-Profit ServicesG6= CLERGYG7= HOMEMAKER/STAY AT HOME PARENTG8= OTHERG9= UNDECIDED

16 Since entering college, have you:1=No2=Yes

COLACT09 Act in College: Joined a social fraternity or sororityCOLACT41 Act in College: Joined a pre-professional or departmental clubCOLACT07 Act in College: Held a full-time job (approx. 40 hours) while taking classes

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COLACT42 Act in College: Been homeless for at least one month COLACT01 Act in College: Attended a racial/cultural awareness workshopCOLACT18 Act in College: Had a roommate of a different race/ethnicityCOLACT20 Act in College: Played club, intramural, or recreational sportsCOLACT21 Act in College: Played intercollegiate athletics (e.g., NCAA or NAIA)COLACT43 Act in College: Held a leadership position in an organizationCOLACT22 Act in College: Voted in a national, state, or local electionCOLACT44 Act in College: Found a faculty or staff mentorCOLACT15 Act in College: Participated in: An internship programCOLACT11 Act in College: Participated in: Study abroadCOLACT17 Act in College: Participated in: Leadership trainingCOLACT19 Act in College: Participated in: Student governmentCOLACT14 Act in College: Participated in: An ethnic/racial student organizationCOLACT16 Act in College: Participated in: An undergraduate research programCOLACT45 Act in College: Participated in: An LGBTQ student organization

17 How would you rate yourself in the following areas:1=A Major Weakness2=Somewhat Weak3=Average4=Somewhat Strong5=A Major Strength

DIVRATE2 Diversity Rating: Ability to see the world from someone else’s perspectiveDIVRATE5 Diversity Rating: Tolerance of others with different beliefsDIVRATE4 Diversity Rating: Openness to having my own views challengedDIVRATE1 Diversity Rating: Ability to discuss and negotiate controversial issuesDIVRATE3 Diversity Rating: Ability to work cooperatively with diverse peopleDIVRATE6 Diversity Rating: Critical thinking skills DIVRATE7 Diversity Rating: Ability to manage your time effectively

18 During the past year, how much time did you spend during a typical week:1=None2=Less than 1 hour3=1-2 4=3-5 5=6-10 6=11-15 7=16-20 8=Over 20

HPW17 Hours per Week: Studying/homeworkHPW29 Hours per Week: Socializing with friends in personHPW30 Hours per Week: Using online social mediaHPW10 Hours per Week: PartyingHPW04 Hours per Week: Participating in student clubs/groupsHPW28 Hours per Week: Watching TV/online video content (e.g., Amazon, Hulu, Netflix,

YouTube)HPW06 Hours per Week: Exercising/sportsHPW27 Hours per Week: Working (for pay) on campusHPW26 Hours per Week: Working (for pay) off campusHPW08 Hours per Week: Performing household/childcare dutiesHPW05 Hours per Week: CommutingHPW12 Hours per Week: Praying/meditatingHPW02 Hours per Week: Career planning (job searches, networking, etc.)

19 Please indicate your agreement with each of the following statements. This institution has contributed to my:

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1=Strongly Disagree 2=Disagree3=Agree4=Strongly Agree

CONTRIB39 Contribution: Intellectual and practical skills (including inquiry and analysis, critical thinking, and information literacy)

CONTRIB01 Contribution: Knowledge of a particular field or disciplineCONTRIB02 Contribution: Knowledge of people from different races/culturesCONTRIB03 Contribution: Understanding of global issuesCONTRIB04 Contribution: Understanding of national issuesCONTRIB05 Contribution: Understanding of the problems facing my communityCONTRIB07 Contribution: Problem-solving skillsCONTRIB08 Contribution: Foreign language abilityCONTRIB09 Contribution: Interpersonal skillsCONTRIB10 Contribution: Preparedness for employment after collegeCONTRIB11 Contribution: Preparedness for graduate or advanced educationCONTRIB12 Contribution: Ability to conduct researchCONTRIB13 Contribution: Ability to work as part of a team

20 Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area:1=Can't Rate/Don't Know2=Very Dissatisfied3=Dissatisfied4=Neutral5=Satisfied6=Very Satisfied

SATIS08 Satisfaction: General education or core curriculum coursesSATIS11 Satisfaction: Laboratory facilities and equipmentSATIS26 Satisfaction: Library resourcesSATIS27 Satisfaction: Technology resourcesSATIS23 Satisfaction: Tutoring or other academic assistanceSATIS01 Satisfaction: Academic advisingSATIS21 Satisfaction: Student housing (e.g., res. halls)SATIS07 Satisfaction: Financial aid packageSATIS20 Satisfaction: Student health servicesSATIS15 Satisfaction: Student psychological servicesSATIS25 Satisfaction: Career-related resources and supportSATIS28 Satisfaction: Campus safety services Safe Walk, Public Safety/Police.,etc..)

21 Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area.1=Very Dissatisfied2=Dissatisfied3=Neutral4=Satisfied5=Very Satisfied

CMPSAT05 Campus Satisfaction: Courses in your major fieldCMPSAT02 Campus Satisfaction: Amount of contact with facultyCMPSAT04 Campus Satisfaction: Class sizeCMPSAT11 Campus Satisfaction: Relevance of coursework to everyday lifeCMPSAT12 Campus Satisfaction: Relevance of coursework to career plansCMPSAT08 Campus Satisfaction: Overall quality of instructionCMPSAT09 Campus Satisfaction: Overall sense of community among studentsCMPSAT03 Campus Satisfaction: Availability of campus social activitiesCMPSAT13 Campus Satisfaction: Respect for the expression of diverse beliefs

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CMPSAT10 Campus Satisfaction: Racial/ethnic diversity of the student bodyCMPSAT15 Campus Satisfaction: Racial/ethnic diversity of the facultyCMPSAT07 Campus Satisfaction: Overall college experience

22 COLLGPA Overall GPAMAJORGPA Primary Major GPA

1=D2=C3=C+4=B-5=B6=B+7=A-8=A or A+

23 In the past year, how often have you: 1=Not at All2=Occasionally3=Frequently

GENACT15 Act in Past Year: Felt depressedGENACT19 Act in Past Year: Felt overwhelmed by all I had to doGENACT03 Act in Past Year: Attended a religious serviceGENACT13 Act in Past Year: Consumed beerGENACT14 Act in Past Year: Consumed wine or liquorGENACT25 Act in Past Year: Performed volunteer or community service workGENACT07 Act in Past Year: Discussed politicsGENACT31 Act in Past Year: Sought personal counselingGENACT11 Act in Past Year: Discussed religionGENACT37 Act in Past Year: Worked on a local, state, or national political campaignGENACT06 Act in Past Year: Contributed money to help support my familyGENACT39 Act in Past Year: Felt that my contributions were valued in classGENACT40 Act in Past Year: Felt that faculty encouraged me to ask questions and

participate in discussionsGENACT41 Act in Past Year: Felt anxiousGENACT42 Act in Past Year: Felt hungry but didn't eat because I didn't have enough money

for food 24 Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following

statements:1=Strongly Disagree 2=Disagree3=Agree4=Strongly Agree

INSOPN25Inst Opinion: I have felt discriminated against at this institution because of my race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion

INSOPN19 Inst Opinion: Faculty showed concern about my progressINSOPN12 Inst Opinion: There is a lot of racial tension on this campusINSOPN17 Inst Opinion: Faculty empower me to learn hereINSOPN11 Inst Opinion: If asked, I would recommend this college to othersINSOPN15 Inst Opinion: At least one staff member has taken an interest in my development

INSOPN21 Inst Opinion: I feel valued at this institutionINSOPN16 Inst Opinion: Faculty believe in my potential to succeed academically

INSOPN09

Inst Opinion: In class, I have heard faculty express stereotypes based on social identity (such as race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion)

INSOPN20 Inst Opinion: I am interested in seeking information about current social and political issues

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INSOPN06 Inst Opinion: I feel a sense of belonging to this campusINSOPN14 Inst Opinion: At least one faculty member has taken an interest in my

developmentINSOPN05 Inst Opinion: I feel I am a member of this collegeINSOPN08 Inst Opinion: I have effectively led a group to a common purposeINSOPN26 Inst Opinion: I plan to donate money to this college after I graduate

25 Indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:1=Not Important2=Somewhat Important3=Very Important4=Essential

GOAL03 Goal: Becoming accomplished in one of the performing arts (acting, dancing, etc.)

GOAL04 Goal: Becoming an authority in my fieldGOAL20 Goal: Obtaining recognition from my colleagues for contributions to my special

fieldGOAL16 Goal: Influencing the political structureGOAL15 Goal: Influencing social valuesGOAL22 Goal: Raising a familyGOAL07 Goal: Being very well off financiallyGOAL11 Goal: Helping others who are in difficultyGOAL19 Goal: Making a theoretical contribution to scienceGOAL24 Goal: Writing original works (poems, novels, etc.)GOAL08 Goal: Creating artistic work (paintings, sculpture, etc.)GOAL06 Goal: Becoming successful in a business of my ownGOAL09 Goal: Developing a meaningful philosophy of lifeGOAL21 Goal: Participating in a community action programGOAL12 Goal: Helping to promote racial understandingGOAL18 Goal: Keeping up to date with political affairsGOAL02 Goal: Becoming a community leaderGOAL17 Goal: Integrating spirituality into my lifeGOAL13 Goal: Improving my understanding of other countries and culturesGOAL25 Goal: Adopting "green" practices to protect the environment

26 To what extent have you experienced the following with students from a racial/ethnic group other than your own?

1=Never2=Seldom3=Sometimes4=Often5=Very Often

ETHEXP02 Ethnic Experience: Dined or shared a mealETHEXP06 Ethnic Experience: Had meaningful and honest discussions about race/ethnic

relations outside of classETHEXP11 Ethnic Experience: Pursued(by), date, or otherwise intimately involvedETHEXP04 Ethnic Experience: Had guarded, cautious interactionsETHEXP08 Ethnic Experience: Shared personal feelings and problemsETHEXP07 Ethnic Experience: Had tense, somewhat hostile interactionsETHEXP05 Ethnic Experience: Had intellectual discussions outside of classETHEXP03 Ethnic Experience: Felt insulted or threatened because of your race/ethnicity

ETHEXP12 Ethnic Experience: Felt ignored or invisible because of my race/ethnicity ETHEXP10 Ethnic Experience: Studied or prepared for classETHEXP09 Ethnic Experience: Socialized or partied

27 How often have professors at your college provided you with:

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1=Not at All2=Occasionally3=Frequently

FACPRV10 Faculty Provide: Encouragement to pursue graduate/professional studyFACPRV06 Faculty Provide: An opportunity to work on a research projectFACPRV02 Faculty Provide: Advice and guidance about your educational programFACPRV08 Faculty Provide: Emotional support and encouragementFACPRV01 Faculty Provide: A letter of recommendationFACPRV14 Faculty Provide: Help to improve your study skillsFACPRV11 Faculty Provide: Feedback about your academic work (outside of grades)FACPRV04 Faculty Provide: Encouragement to discuss coursework outside of classFACPRV13 Faculty Provide: Help in achieving your professional goals

28 Please indicate your agreement with each of the following statements1=Strongly Disagree2=Disagree Somewhat3=Agree Somewhat4=Strongly Agree

VIEW24 View: Racial discrimination is no longer a major problem in AmericaVIEW47 View: Sexual activity that occurs without presence of explicit, affirmative consent

(i.e., "yes means yes") is considered sexual assault VIEW13 View: Federal military spending should be increasedVIEW28 View: Students from disadvantaged social backgrounds should be given

preferential treatment in college admissionsVIEW46 View: Addressing global climate change should be a federal priority VIEW31 View: The chief benefit of a college education is that it increases one's earning

powerVIEW41 View: Undocumented immigrants should be denied access to public education

VIEW32 View: The death penalty should be abolishedVIEW40 View: Through hard work everybody can succeed in American society

29 LOANAMT If you borrowed money to help pay for college expenses, estimate how much you will owe as of June 30, 2018

30 How much of the past year's educational expenses (room, board, tuition, and fees) were covered from each of the following sources?

1=None2=$1 to $2,9993=$3,000 to $5,9994=$6,000 to $9,9995=$10,000 to $14,9996=$15,000 or more

AID1 Aid: Family resources (parents, relatives, spouse, etc.)AID2 Aid: My own resources (income from work, work-study, etc.)AID3 Aid: Aid which need not be repaid (grants, scholarships, military, etc.)AID4 Aid: Aid which must be repaid (loans, etc.)

31 To what extent are the following statements true of you:1=Disagree Strongly2=Disagree Somewhat3=Neutral4=Agree Somewhat5=Agree Strongly

SCIASSOC1 I have a strong sense of belonging to a community of scientistsSCIASSOC2 I derive great personal satisfaction from working on a team that is doing

important researchSCIASSOC3 I think of myself as a scientist

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SCIASSOC4 I feel like I belong in the field of science32 How confident are you that you can:

1=Not at All2=Somewhat3=Moderately4=Very5=Absolutely

SCISKILLS1 Use technical science skills (use of tools, instruments, and/or techniques)SCISKILLS2 Generate an answerable research questionSCISKILLS3 Determine how to collect appropriate dataSCISKILLS4 Explain the results of a studySCISKILLS5 Use scientific literature to guide researchSCISKILLS6 Integrate results from multiple studiesSCISKILLS7 Ask relevant questionsSCISKILLS8 Identify what is known and not known about a problemSCISKILLS9 Understand scientific concepts

SCISKILLS10 See connections between different areas of science and mathematics

33Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age. We want the most accurate estimate of how you see yourself.

1=Lowest 10%2=Below Average3=Average4=Above Average5=Highest 10%

RATE01 Self Rating: Academic abilityRATE02 Self Rating: Artistic abilityRATE05 Self Rating: Computer skillsRATE31 Self Rating: Cooperativeness RATE07 Self Rating: CreativityRATE09 Self Rating: Drive to achieveRATE10 Self Rating: Emotional healthRATE12 Self Rating: Leadership abilityRATE13 Self Rating: Mathematical abilityRATE15 Self Rating: Physical healthRATE18 Self Rating: Public speaking abilityRATE21 Self Rating: Risk-takingRATE22 Self Rating: Self-confidence (intellectual)RATE23 Self Rating: Self-confidence (social)RATE32 Self-Rating: Self-understanding RATE25 Self Rating: SpiritualityRATE27 Self Rating: Understanding of othersRATE28 Self Rating: Writing ability

34 SCICAREER Will you pursue a science-related research career?1=Definitely No 2=Probably No 3=Uncertain 4=Probably Yes5=Definitely Yes

35 When thinking about your career path after college, how important are the following considerations:

1=Not Important2=Somewhat Important

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3=Very Important4=Essential

CARCON11 Career Concern: Working for social changeCARCON05 Career Concern: High income potentialCARCON08 Career Concern: Social recognition or statusCARCON09 Career Concern: Stable, secure futureCARCON02 Career Concern: Creativity and initiativeCARCON04 Career Concern: Expression of personal valuesCARCON01 Career Concern: Availability of jobsCARCON06 Career Concern: Leadership potentialCARCON10 Career Concern: Work/life balanceCARCON12 Career Concern: Ability to pay off debtCARCON14 Career Concern: Connection to college major

36 Do you plan to do the following in fall 2018?1=No2=Yes

PRIMPLAN01 Primary plans: Work full-timePRIMPLAN02 Primary plans: Work part-timePRIMPLAN03 Primary plans: Attend graduate/professional school full-timePRIMPLAN04 Primary plans: Attend graduate/professional school part-timePRIMPLAN05 Primary plans: Complete additional undergraduate coursework/Post-

baccalaureate programPRIMPLAN06 Primary plans: Participate in a service organization like the Peace Corps,

AmeriCorps/VISTA, or Teach for AmericaPRIMPLAN07 Primary plans: Serve in the Armed ForcesPRIMPLAN08 Primary plans: TravelPRIMPLAN09 Primary plans: Perform volunteer workPRIMPLAN10 Primary plans: Stay at home to be with or start a family

37 EMPLPLAN With respect to being employed after graduation, which best describes the current state of your employment plans?

1=Not actively looking for a position2=Looking, but no offers yet3=Received an offer for a position, but declined4=Currently considering an offer5=Accepted an offer of employment6=Not planning on employment this fall

38 GRADPLAN With respect to graduate or professional school, which best describes the current state of your educational plans?

1=Accepted and will be attending in the fall2=Accepted and deferred admission until a later date3=Placed on waiting list, no acceptances4=Still awaiting responses, no acceptances5=Will be applying this coming fall6=Not applying this fall, but might apply at a future time7=No plans to apply to school now or in the future

39 VOTE Are you registered to vote?1=No2=Yes3=Ineligible

40 MILITARY Military status1=None2=ROTC, cadet, or midshipman at a service academy3=In Reserves or National Guard

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4=On Active Duty5=A discharged veteran NOT serving on Active Duty, Reserves, or National Guard

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

1=Definitely no2=Probably no3=Probably yes4=Definitely yes

42 SRELIGION Your current religious preference 1=Agnostic 2=Atheist

3=Baptist4=Buddhist5=Church of Christ6=Eastern Orthodox7=Episcopalian8=Hindu9=Jewish10=LDS (Mormon)11=Lutheran12=Methodist13=Muslim14=Presbyterian15=Quaker16=Roman Catholic17=Seventh-day Adventist18=United Church of Christ/Congregational19=Other Christian20=Other Religion21=None

Optional Questions1=A2=B3=C4=D5=E

43 OPT01 Optional Question 144 OPT02 Optional Question 245 OPT03 Optional Question 346 OPT04 Optional Question 447 OPT05 Optional Question 548 OPT06 Optional Question 649 OPT07 Optional Question 750 OPT08 Optional Question 851 OPT09 Optional Question 952 OPT10 Optional Question 1053 OPT11 Optional Question 1154 OPT12 Optional Question 1255 OPT13 Optional Question 1356 OPT14 Optional Question 1457 OPT15 Optional Question 1558 OPT16 Optional Question 16

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59 OPT17 Optional Question 1760 OPT18 Optional Question 1861 OPT19 Optional Question 1962 OPT20 Optional Question 20

R1 CURRENROLL CURRENROLL: Are you currently a student at______1=Yes2=No, I am currently enrolled at ____________________3=No, I completed a degree from____________________4=No, I am currently not enrolled at any college or university

(Skip logic: if Yes, No, I am currently enrolled at ___ or No, I completed a degree from ____ then continue with CSS; if no, I am not currently enrolled…, then respondent is done with CSS)

ENROLLDFR ENROLLEDFR: Free Response Text for CURRENROLLCOMPLETEDFR COMPLETEDFR: Free Response Text for CURRENROLL

SURVTYPE Type of survey returned1=Paper2=Web

FORMIDSUBMITDATE Date web survey submitted.RACEGROUP Race/Ethnicity Group

1=American Indian2=Asian3=Black4=Hispanic5=White6=Other7=Two or more race/ethnicity

MAJOR1A Primary undergraduate major aggregatedMAJOR2A Secondary undergraduate major aggregated

GRADMAJORA Planned graduate major aggregated1=Agriculture2=Biological Sciences3=Business4=Education5=Engineering6=English7=Health Professional8=History or Political Science9=Humanities10=Fine Arts11=Mathematics or Statistics12=Physical Sciences13=Social Sciences14=Other Technical15=Other Non-technical16=General Studies

CAREERA Probable career/occupation aggregated1=Artist2=Business3=Business (clerical)4=Clergy

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5=College teacher6=Doctor (MD or DDS)7=Education (secondary)8=Education (elementary)9=Engineer10=Farmer or forester11=Health professional12=Homemaker (full-time)13=Lawyer14=Military (career)15=Nurse16=Research scientist17=Social/welfare/rec worker18=Skilled worker19=Other choice20=Undecided

CSSFLAG TFS YFCY CSS Flag 1=CSS data only 2=TFS and CSS data 3=YFCY and CSS data 4=TFS YFCY and CSS data

TFSYEAR TFS YearMATCHLEVEL_TFS Type of Match TFS to CSS

1=Student ID, DOB2=Student ID, FULL NAME3=Student ID4=Full name, DOB5=Email6=Full name, DOB7=First two initial first name, last name, DOB8=Last name, DOB9=First two initial first name, last name, gender10=No match

SUBJID_TFS Subject I.D.1 SEX_TFS Your sex:

1 = Male2 = Female

2 AGE_TFS How old will you be on December 31 of this year?1 = 16 or younger2 = 173 = 184 = 195 = 206 = 21 to 247 = 25 to 298 = 30 to 399 = 40 to 5410 = 55 or older

3 NATENGSP_TFS Is English your native language?1 = No

CIRP Freshman Survey - Matched Responses(NOTE: Question numbers reflect the 2014 Freshman Survey)

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2 = Yes4 YRGRADHS_TFS In what year did you graduate from high school?

1=20132=20123=20114=2010 or earlier5=Did not graduate but passed G.E.D. test6=Never completed high school

5 FULLSTAT_TFS Are you enrolled (or enrolling) as a:1 = Part-time student2 = Full-time student

6 DISTHOME_TFS How many miles is this college from your permanent home?1 = 5 or less2 = 6 to 103 = 11 to 504 = 51 to 1005 = 101 to 5006 = Over 500

7 HSGPA_TFS What was your average grade in high school?1 = D2 = C3 = C+4 = B-5 = B6 = B+7 = A-8 = A or A+

8 SATV_TFS SAT Critical ReadingSATM_TFS SAT MathematicsSATW_TFS SAT Writing

ACTCOMP_TFS ACT Composite9 HSTYPE_TFS From what kind of high school did you graduate?

1=Public school (not charter or magnet)2=Public charter school3=Public magnet school4=Private religious/parochial school5=Private independent college-prep school6=Home school

10 PREVCRED_TFS Prior to this term, have you ever taken courses for credit at this institution?1=No2=Yes

11 OTHRCOLL_TFS Since leaving high school, have you ever taken courses, whether for credit or not for credit, at any other institution (university, 4- or 2-year college, technical, vocational, or business school)?

1=No2=Yes

12 LIVEPLAN_TFS Where do you plan to live during the fall term?1=With my family or other relatives2=Other private home, apartment, or room3=College residence hall4=Fraternity or sorority house5=Other campus student housing6=Other

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13 NUMAPPLY_TFS To how many colleges other than this one did you apply for admission this year?

1=None2=One3=Two4=Three5=Four6=Five7=Six8=Seven to ten9=Eleven or more

14 ACCPT1ST_TFS Were you accepted by your first choice college?1=No2=Yes

15 CHOICE_TFS Choice: Is this college your:1=Less than third choice2=Third choice3=Second choice4=First choice

16 CITIZEN_TFS Citizenship status:4=U.S. citizen3=Permanent resident (green card)2=International student (i.e., F-1 or M-1 visa)1=None of the above

17 Please mark which of the following courses your have completed:1=No2=Yes

MATH1_TFS Algebra IIMATH2_TFS Pre-calculus/TrigonometryMATH3_TFS Probability & StatisticsMATH4_TFS CalculusMATH5_TFS AP Probability & StatisticsMATH6_TFS AP Calculus

18 During high school (grades 9-12) how many years did you study each of the following subjects?1=None2=1/23=14=25=36=47=5 or more

18 YRSTUDY1_TFS English18 YRSTUDY2_TFS Mathematics18 YRSTUDY3_TFS Foreign Language18 YRSTUDY4_TFS Physical Science18 YRSTUDY5_TFS Biological Science18 YRSTUDY6_TFS History/ Am. Gov't18 YRSTUDY7_TFS Computer Science18 YRSTUDY8_TFS Arts and/or Music19 Have you had, or do you feel you will need, any special tutoring or remedial

work in any of the following subjects?1=Not marked

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2=MarkedHADREM1_TFS English: had remedial workHADREM2_TFS Reading: had remedial workHADREM3_TFS Mathematics: had remedial workHADREM4_TFS Writing: had remedial work

NEEDREM1_TFS English: need remedial workNEEDREM2_TFS Reading: need remedial workNEEDREM3_TFS Mathematics: need remedial workNEEDREM4_TFS Writing: need remedial work

20 At this institution, which course placement tests have you taken in the following subject areas: 1=Not marked2=Marked

20 PLACEENG_TFS English20 PLACEREAD_TFS Reading20 PLACEMATH_TFS Mathematics20 PLACEWRIT_TFS Writing 21 PARSTAT_TFS Are your parents:

3=Both alive and living with each other2=Both alive, divorced or living apart1=One or both deceased

22 PREMED_TFS Do you consider yourself Pre-Med PRELAW_TFS Do you consider yourself Pre-Law

1=No2=Yes

23 MAJOR_TFS Student's probable field of study/major1=Art, fine and applied2=English (language and literature)3=History4=Journalism/Communication5=Classical and Modern Languages and Literature (except English)6=Media/Film Studies7=Music8=Philosophy9=Theatre/Drama10=Theology/Religion11=Other Arts and Humanities12=Biology (general)13=Animal Biology (zoology)

MAJOR_TFS (con't) 14=Ecology & Evolutionary Biology15=Marine Biology16=Microbiology17=Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology18=Neurobiology/Neuroscience19=Plant Biology (botany)20=Agriculture/Natural Resources21=Biochemistry/Biophysics22=Environmental Science23=Other Biological Science24=Accounting25=Business Admin. (general)26=Entrepreneurship27=Finance

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28=Hospitality/Tourism29=Human Resources Management30=International Business31=Marketing32=Management33=Computer/Management Information Systems34=Real Estate35=Other Business36=Elementary Education37=Music/Art Education38=Physical Education/Recreation

MAJOR_TFS (con't) 39=Secondary Education40=Special Education41=Other Education42=Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering43=Biological/Agricultural Engineering44=Biomedical Engineering45=Chemical Engineering46=Civil Engineering47=Computer Engineering48=Electrical/Electronic Communications Engineering49=Engineering Science/Engineering Physics50=Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering51=Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering52=Materials Engineering53=Mechanical Engineering54=Other Engineering55=Clinical Laboratory Science56=Health Care Administration/Studies57=Health Technology58=Kinesiology59=Nursing60=Pharmacy61=Therapy (occupational, physical, speech)62=Other Health Profession63=Computer Science64=Mathematics/Statistics65=Other Math and Computer Science66=Astronomy & Astrophysics67=Atmospheric Sciences

MAJOR_TFS (con't) 68=Chemistry69=Earth & Planetary Sciences70=Marine Sciences71=Physics72=Other Physical Science73=Anthropology74=Economics75=Ethnic/Cultural Studies76=Geography77=Political Science (gov't., international relations)78=Psychology79=Public Policy

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80=Social Work81=Sociology82=Women's/Gender Studies83=Other Social Sciences84=Architecture/Urban Planning85=Criminal Justice86=Library Science87=Security & Protective Services88=Military Sciences/Technology/Operations89=Other90=Undecided

24 SCAREER_TFS Student Probable CareerMCAREER_TFS Mother's OccupationFCAREER_TFS Father's Occupation

1=Actor or Entertainer2=Artist3=Graphic Designer4=Musician5=Writer/Producer/Director6=Farmer or Forester7=Natural Resource Specialist/Environmentalist8=Accountant9=Administrative Assistant10=Business Manager/Executive11=Business Owner/Entrepreneur12=Retail Sales13=Sales/Marketing14=Human Resources15=Finance (e.g., Actuary, Banking, Loan Officer, Planner)16=Management Consultant17=Real Estate Agent/Realtor/Appraiser/Developer18=Sports Management19=Journalist20=Public/Media Relations21=Advertising22=College Administrator/Staff23=College Faculty24=Early Childcare Provider25=Elementary School Teacher26=Secondary School Teacher27=Librarian28=Teacher’s Assistant/Paraprofessional

SCAREER_TFS (con't) 29=K-12 AdministratorMCAREER_TFS (con't) 30=Other K-12 ProfessionalFCAREER_TFS (con't) 31=Military

32=Federal/State/Local Government Official33=Protective Services (e.g., Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighter)34=Postal Worker35=Dietician/Nutritionist36=Home Health Worker37=Medical/Dental Assistant (e.g. Hygienist, Lab Tech, Nursing Asst.)38=Registered Nurse

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39=Therapist (e.g., Physical, Occupational, Speech)40=Computer Programmer/Developer41=Computer/Systems Analyst42=Web Designer43=Lawyer/Judge44=Paralegal45=Clinical Psychologist46=Dentist/Orthodontist47=Medical Doctor/Surgeon48=Optometrist49=Pharmacist50=Veterinarian51=Engineer52=Research Scientist (e.g., Biologist, Chemist, Physicist)53=Urban Planner/Architect54=Custodian/Janitor/Housekeeper55=Food Service (e.g., Chef/Cook, Server)56=Hair Stylist/Aesthetician/Manicurist57=Interior Designer58=Skilled Trades (e.g., Plumber, Electrician, Construction)59=Social/Non-Profit Services60=Clergy61=Homemaker/Stay at Home Parent62=Other63=Undecided

25 MEMPLOY_TFS Mother's Employment StatusFEMPLOY_TFS Father's Employment Status

1=Employed2=Unemployed3=Retired

26 How much of your first year's educational expenses (room, board, tuition, and fees) do you expect to cover from:

1=None2=Less than $1,0003=$1,000 - 2,9994=$3,000 - 5,9995=$6,000 - 9,9996=$10,000 +

AID1_TFS Aid: Family resources (parents, relatives, spouse, etc.)AID2_TFS Aid: My own resources (savings from work, work-study, other income)AID3_TFS Aid: Aid which need not be repaid (grants, scholarships, military funding, etc.)

AID4_TFS Aid: Aid which must be repaid (loans, etc.)AID5 _TFS Aid: Other than above

27 INCOME_TFS What is your best estimate of your parents' total income last year?1=Less than $10,0002=$10,000 to 14,9993=$15,000 to 19,9994=$20,000 to 24,9995=$25,000 to 29,9996=$30,000 to 39,9997=$40,000 to 49,9998=$50,000 to 59,999

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9=$60,000 to 74,99910=$75,000 to 99,99911=$100,000 to 149,99912=$150,000 to 199,99913=$200,000 to 249,99914=$250,000 or more

28 FINCON_TFS Do you have any concern about your ability to finance your college education?

1=None (I am confident that I will have sufficient funds)2=Some (but I probably will have enough funds)3=Major (not sure I will have enough funds to complete college)

29 SRELIGION_TFS Student's religionFRELIGION_TFS Father's religionMRELIGION_TFS Mother's religion

1=Baptist2=Buddhist3=Church of Christ4=Eastern Orthodox5=Episcopalian6=Hindu7=Jewish8=LDS (Mormon)9=Lutheran10=Methodist11=Muslim12=Presbyterian13=Quaker14=Roman Catholic15=Seventh-day Adventist16=United Church of Christ/Congregational17=Other Christian18=Other Religion19=None

30 DEGASP_TFS Highest academic degree plannedHIDEGREE_TFS Highest academic degree planned at this college

1=None2=Vocational certificate3=Associate (A.A. or equivalent)4=Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S., etc.)5=Master's degree (M.A., M.S., etc.)6=Ph.D. or Ed.D.7=M.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.V.M.8=J.D. (Law)9=B.D. or M.DIV. (Divinity)10=Other

31 Indicate which activities you did during the past year1=Not at All2=Occasionally3=Frequently

ACT01_TFS Act in Past Year: Attended a religious serviceACT02_TFS Act in Past Year: Was bored in classACT03_TFS Act in Past Year: Demonstrated for a cause (e.g., boycott, rally, protest)ACT04_TFS Act in Past Year: Tutored another student

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ACT05_TFS Act in Past Year: Studied with other studentsACT06_TFS Act in Past Year: Was a guest in a teacher's homeACT07_TFS Act in Past Year: Smoked cigarettesACT08_TFS Act in Past Year: Drank beerACT09_TFS Act in Past Year: Drank wine or liquorACT10_TFS Act in Past Year: Felt overwhelmed by all I had to doACT11_TFS Act in Past Year: Felt depressedACT12_TFS Act in Past Year: Performed volunteer workACT13_TFS Act in Past Year: Asked a teacher for advice after classACT14_TFS Act in Past Year: Voted in a student electionACT15_TFS Act in Past Year: Socialized with someone of another racial/ethnic groupACT16_TFS Act in Past Year: Came late to classACT17_TFS Act in Past Year: Used the Internet for research or homeworkACT18_TFS Act in Past Year: Performed community service as a part of a classACT19_TFS Act in Past Year: Discussed religionACT20_TFS Act in Past Year: Discussed politicsACT21_TFS Act in Past Year: Worked on a local, state, or national political campaignACT22_TFS Act in Past Year: Skipped school/classACT23_TFS Act in Past Year: Publicly communicated my opinion about a cause (e.g., blog,

email, petition)ACT24_TFS Act in Past Year: Helped raise money for a cause or campaignACT25_TFS Act in Past Year: Fell asleep in classACT26_TFS Act in Past Year: Failed to complete homework on timeACT27_TFS Act in Past Year: Used an online instructional website (e.g. Khan Academy,

Coursera) as assigned for a classACT28_TFS Act in Past Year: Used an online instructional website (e.g. Khan Academy,

Coursera) to learn something on your own32 Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average

person your age. We want the most accurate estimate of how you see yourself.

1=A Major Weakness2=Somewhat Weak3=Average4=Somewhat Strong5=A Major Strength

DIVRATE1_TFS Diversity Rating: Ability to see the world from someone else's perspectiveDIVRATE2_TFS Diversity Rating: Tolerance of others with different beliefsDIVRATE3_TFS Diversity Rating: Openness to having my own views challengedDIVRATE4_TFS Diversity Rating: Ability to discuss and negotiate controversial issuesDIVRATE5_TFS Diversity Rating: Ability to work cooperatively with diverse people

33 What is the highest level of formal education obtained by your parents?FATHEDUC_TFS Father's educationMOTHEDUC_TFS Mother's education

1=Junior high/Middle school or less2=Some high school3=High school graduate4=Postsecondary school other than college5=Some college6=College degree7=Some graduate school8=Graduate degree

34 How often in the past year did you?1=Not at All2=Occasionally

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3=FrequentlyMNDHAB01_TFS Habits of Mind: Ask questions in classMNDHAB02_TFS Habits of Mind: Support your opinions with a logical argumentMNDHAB03_TFS Habits of Mind: Seek solutions to problems and explain them to othersMNDHAB04_TFS Habits of Mind: Revise your papers to improve your writingMNDHAB05_TFS Habits of Mind: Evaluate the quality or reliability of information you receivedMNDHAB06_TFS Habits of Mind: Take a risk because you feel you have more to gainMNDHAB07_TFS Habits of Mind: Seek alternative solutions to a problemMNDHAB08_TFS Habits of Mind: Look up scientific research articles and resourcesMNDHAB09_TFS Habits of Mind: Explore topics on your own, even though it was not required for

a classMNDHAB10_TFS Habits of Mind: Accept mistakes as part of the learning processMNDHAB11_TFS Habits of Mind: Seek feedback on your academic workMNDHAB12_TFS Habits of Mind: Work with other students on group projectsMNDHAB13_TFS Habits of Mind: Integrate skills and knowledge from different sources and

experiences35 Are you: (Mark all that apply)

1=Not marked2=Marked

RACE1_TFS White/CaucasianRACE2_TFS African American/BlackRACE3_TFS American Indian/Alaska NativeRACE4_TFS Asian American/AsianRACE5_TFS Native Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderRACE6_TFS Mexican American/ChicanoRACE7_TFS Puerto RicanRACE8_TFS Other LatinoRACE9_TFS Other

36 POLIVIEW_TFS How would you characterize your political views?1=Far right2=Conservative3=Middle-of-the-road4=Liberal5=Far left

37 In deciding to go to college, how important you was each of the following reasons?

1=Not Important2=Somewhat Important3=Very Important

REASON01_TFS Reason Attend: To be able to get a better jobREASON02_TFS Reason Attend: To gain a general education and appreciation of ideasREASON03_TFS Reason Attend: To make me a more cultured personREASON04_TFS Reason Attend: To be able to make more moneyREASON05_TFS Reason Attend: To learn more about things that interest meREASON06_TFS Reason Attend: To get training for a specific careerREASON07_TFS Reason Attend: To prepare myself for graduate or professional school

38 Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age. We want the most accurate estimate of how you see yourself.

1=Lowest 10%2=Below Average3=Average4=Above Average5=Highest 10%

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RATE01_TFS Self Rating: Academic abilityRATE02_TFS Self Rating: Artistic abilityRATE03_TFS Self Rating: CompetitivenessRATE04_TFS Self Rating: Computer skillsRATE05_TFS Self Rating: CooperativenessRATE06_TFS Self Rating: CreativityRATE07_TFS Self Rating: Drive to achieveRATE08_TFS Self Rating: Emotional healthRATE09_TFS Self Rating: Leadership abilityRATE10_TFS Self Rating: Mathematical abilityRATE11_TFS Self Rating: Physical healthRATE12_TFS Self Rating: PopularityRATE13_TFS Self Rating: Public speaking abilityRATE14_TFS Self Rating: Risk-takingRATE15_TFS Self Rating: Self-confidence (intellectual)RATE16_TFS Self Rating: Self-confidence (social)RATE17_TFS Self Rating: Self-understandingRATE18_TFS Self Rating: SpiritualityRATE19_TFS Self Rating: Understanding of othersRATE20_TFS Self Rating: Writing ability

39 Think about your current abilities and tell us how strong or weak you believe you are in each of the following areas:

1=A Major Weakness2=Somewhat Weak3=Average4=Somewhat Strong5=A Major Strength

SLFABL01_TFS General knowledgeSLFABL02_TFS Knowledge of a particular field or disciplineSLFABL03_TFS Knowledge of people from different races/culturesSLFABL04_TFS Understanding of the problems facing your communitySLFABL05_TFS Understanding of national issuesSLFABL06_TFS Understanding of global issuesSLFABL07_TFS Critical thinking skillsSLFABL08_TFS Problem-solving skillsSLFABL09_TFS Ability to manage your time effectivelySLFABL10_TFS Foreign language abilitySLFABL11_TFS Interpersonal skills

40 Mark one in each row:1=Disagree Strongly2=Disagree Somewhat3=Agree Somewhat4=Agree Strongly

VIEW01_TFS View: Racial discrimination is no longer a major problem in AmericaVIEW02_TFS View: Same-sex couples should have the right to legal marital statusVIEW03_TFS View: Federal military spending should be increasedVIEW04_TFS View: Students from disadvantaged social backgrounds should be given

preferential treatment in college admissions.VIEW05_TFS View: Addressing global climate change should be a federal priorityVIEW06_TFS View: The chief benefit of a college education is that it increases one's earning

powerVIEW07_TFS View: Undocumented immigrants should be denied access to public education

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VIEW08_TFS View: The death penalty should be abolishedVIEW09_TFS View: Through hard work, everybody can succeed in American society

41 Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college. How important was each reason in your decision to come here?

1=Not Important2=Somewhat Important3=Very Important

CHOOSE01_TFS Choose to Attend: My parents wanted me to come hereCHOOSE02_TFS Choose to Attend: My relatives wanted me to come hereCHOOSE03_TFS Choose to Attend: My teacher advised meCHOOSE04_TFS Choose to Attend: This college has a very good academic reputationCHOOSE05_TFS Choose to Attend: This college has a good reputation for its social activitiesCHOOSE06_TFS Choose to Attend: I was offered financial assistanceCHOOSE07_TFS Choose to Attend: The cost of attending this collegeCHOOSE08_TFS Choose to Attend: High school counselor advised meCHOOSE09_TFS Choose to Attend: Private college counselor advised meCHOOSE10_TFS Choose to Attend: I wanted to live near homeCHOOSE11_TFS Choose to Attend: Not offered aid by first choiceCHOOSE12_TFS Choose to Attend: Could not afford first choiceCHOOSE13_TFS Choose to Attend: This college's graduates gain admission to top

graduate/professional schoolsCHOOSE14_TFS Choose to Attend: This college's graduates get good jobsCHOOSE15_TFS Choose to Attend: I was attracted by the religious affiliation/orientation of this

collegeCHOOSE16_TFS Choose to Attend: I wanted to go to a school about the size of this collegeCHOOSE17_TFS Choose to Attend: Rankings in national magazinesCHOOSE18_TFS Choose to Attend: Information from a websiteCHOOSE19_TFS Choose to Attend: I was admitted through an Early Action or Early Decision

programCHOOSE20_TFS Choose to Attend: The athletic department recruited meCHOOSE21_TFS Choose to Attend: A visit to this campusCHOOSE22_TFS Choose to Attend: Ability to take online coursesCHOOSE23_TFS Choose to Attend: The percentage of students that graduate from this college

42 During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week doing the following activities?

1=None2=Less than one hour3=1 to 2 hours4=3 to 5 hours5=6 to 10 hours6=11 to 15 hours7=16 to 20 hours8=Over 20 hours

HPW01_TFS Hours per Week: Studying/homeworkHPW02_TFS Hours per Week: Socializing with friendsHPW03_TFS Hours per Week: Talking with teachers outside of classHPW04_TFS Hours per Week: Exercise or sportsHPW05_TFS Hours per Week: PartyingHPW06_TFS Hours per Week: Working (for pay)HPW07_TFS Hours per Week: Volunteer workHPW08_TFS Hours per Week: Student clubs/groupsHPW09_TFS Hours per Week: Watching TV

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HPW10_TFS Hours per Week: Household/childcare dutiesHPW11_TFS Hours per Week: Reading for pleasureHPW12_TFS Hours per Week: Playing video/computer gamesHPW13_TFS Hours per Week: Online social networks (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

43 MILITARY_TFS Military Status:1=None2=ROTC, cadet, or midshipman at a service academy3=In Active Duty, Reserves, or National Guard4=A discharged veteran NOT serving in Active Duty, Reserves, or National Guard

44 How would you describe the racial composition of the high school you last attended and the neighborhood where you grew up?

RACEHS_TFS High school I last attended: racial compositionRACENEIB_TFS Neighborhood where I grew up: racial composition

1=Completely White2=Mostly White3=Roughly half non-White4=Mostly non-White5=Completely non-White

45 EXPGRAD_TFS How many years do you expect it will take you to graduate from this college?

1=One2=Two3=Three4=Four5=Five6=Six or more7=Do not plan to graduate from this college

46 Do you have any of the following disabilities or medical conditions?2=Yes1=No

DISAB1_TFS Learning disability (dyslexia, etc.)DISAB2_TFS Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)DISAB3_TFS Autism spectrum/Asperger's syndromeDISAB4_TFS Physical disability (speech, sight, mobility, hearing, etc.)DISAB5_TFS Chronic illness (cancer, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, etc.)DISAB6_TFS Psychological disorder (depression, etc.)DISAB7_TFS Other

47 Please indicate the importance to you personally of: 1=Not Important2=Somewhat Important3=Very Important4=Essential

GOAL01_TFS Goal: Becoming accomplished in one of the performing arts (acting, dancing, etc.)

GOAL02_TFS Goal: Becoming an authority in my fieldGOAL03_TFS Goal: Obtaining recognition from my colleagues for contributions to my special

fieldGOAL04_TFS Goal: Influencing the political structureGOAL05_TFS Goal: Influencing social valuesGOAL06_TFS Goal: Raising a familyGOAL07_TFS Goal: Being very well off financiallyGOAL08_TFS Goal: Helping others who are in difficultyGOAL09_TFS Goal: Making a theoretical contribution to science

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GOAL10_TFS Goal: Writing original works (poems, novels, etc.)GOAL11_TFS Goal: Creating artistic work (painting, sculpture, etc.)GOAL12_TFS Goal: Becoming successful in a business of my ownGOAL13_TFS Goal: Becoming involved in programs to clean up the environmentGOAL14_TFS Goal: Developing a meaningful philosophy of lifeGOAL15_TFS Goal: Participating in a community action programGOAL16_TFS Goal: Helping to promote racial understandingGOAL17_TFS Goal: Keeping up to date with political affairsGOAL18_TFS Goal: Becoming a community leaderGOAL19_TFS Goal: Improving my understanding of other countries and culturesGOAL20_TFS Goal: Adopting 'green' practices to protect the environment

48 What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:1=No Chance2=Very Little Chance3=Some Chance4=Very Good Chance

FUTACT01_TFS Future Act: Change major fieldFUTACT02_TFS Future Act: Change career choiceFUTACT03_TFS Future Act: Participate in student governmentFUTACT04_TFS Future Act: Get a job to help pay for college expensesFUTACT05_TFS Future Act: Work full-time while attending collegeFUTACT06_TFS Future Act: Join a social fraternity or sororityFUTACT07_TFS Future Act: Play club, intramural, or recreational sportsFUTACT08_TFS Future Act: Play intercollegiate athletics (e.g., NCAA or NAIA-sponsored)FUTACT09_TFS Future Act: Make at least a "B" averageFUTACT10_TFS Future Act: Need extra time to complete your degree requirementsFUTACT11_TFS Future Act: Participate in student protests or demonstrationsFUTACT12_TFS Future Act: Transfer to another college before graduatingFUTACT13_TFS Future Act: Be satisfied with your collegeFUTACT14_TFS Future Act: Participate in volunteer or community service workFUTACT15_TFS Future Act: Seek personal counselingFUTACT16_TFS Future Act: Communicate regularly with your professorsFUTACT17_TFS Future Act: Socialize with someone of another racial/ethnic groupFUTACT18_TFS Future Act: Participate in student clubs/groupsFUTACT19_TFS Future Act: Participate in a study abroad programFUTACT20_TFS Future Act: Have a roommate of different race/ethnicityFUTACT21_TFS Future Act: Discuss course content with students outside of classFUTACT22_TFS Future Act: Work on a professor's research projectFUTACT23_TFS Future Act: Get tutoring help in specific coursesFUTACT24_TFS Future Act: Take courses from more than one college simultaneouslyFUTACT25_TFS Future Act: Take a leave of absence from this college temporarilyFUTACT26_TFS Future Act: Take a course exclusively online at this institutionFUTACT27_TFS Future Act: Take a course exclusively online at a different institutionFUTACT28_TFS Future Act: Vote in a local, state, or national election

RRACE_TFS Responded to race1=No2=Yes

RACEGROUP_TFS Race/Ethnicity Group 1=American Indian 2=Asian 3=Black

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4=Hispanic 5=White 6=Other 7=Two or more race/ethnicity

FIRSTGEN_TFS First generation status based on parent(s) with less than 'some college'1=No2=Yes

SEXIMP_TFS Sex imputed1 = No2 = Yes

MAJORA_TFS Student's major aggregated1=Agriculture2=Biological Sciences3=Business4=Education5=Engineering6=English7=Health Professional8=History or Political Science9=Humanities10=Fine Arts11=Mathematics or Statistics12=Physical Sciences13=Social Sciences14=Other Technical15=Other Non-technical16=Undecided

SCAREERA_TFS Student's probable career aggregatedFCAREERA_TFS Father's career aggregatedMCAREERA_TFS Mother's career aggregated

1=Artist2=Business3=Business (clerical)4=Clergy5=College teacher6=Doctor (MD or DDS)7=Education (secondary)8=Education (elementary)9=Engineer

SCAREERA_TFS (con't) 10=Farmer or foresterFCAREERA_TFS (con't) 11=Health professionalMCAREERA_TFS (con't) 12=Homemaker (full-time)

13=Lawyer14=Military (career)15=Nurse16=Research scientist17=Social/welfare/rec worker18=Skilled worker19=Semi-skilled worker20=Unskilled worker21=Unemployed22=Other

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23=Undecided

YFCYYEAR TFS YearMATCHLEVEL_YFCY Type of Match YFCY to CSS

1=Student ID, DOB2=Student ID, FULL NAME3=Student ID4=Full name, DOB5=Email6=Full name, DOB7=First two initial first name, last name, DOB8=Last name, DOB9=First two initial first name, last name, gender10=No match

SUBJID_YFCY Subject I.D.2 SEX_YFCY Your sex:

1=Male2=Female

3 Are you: 1=Not marked2=Marked

RACE1_YFCY White/CaucasianRACE2_YFCY African American/BlackRACE3_YFCY American Indian/Alaska NativeRACE4_YFCY East Asian (e.g., Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese)RACE5_YFCY Southeast Asian (e.g., Cambodian, Vietnamese, Hmong, Filipino)RACE6_YFCY South Asian (e.g., Indian, Pakistani, Nepalese, Sri Lankan)RACE7_YFCY Other AsianRACE8_YFCY Native Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderRACE9_YFCY Mexican American/Chicano

RACE10_YFCY Puerto RicanRACE11_YFCY Other LatinoRACE12_YFCY Other

4 MULTIRACIAL_YFCY MULTIRACIAL: Do you identify as multiracial?1=No2=Yes

5 TRANSGENDER_YFCY TRANSGENDER: Do you identify as transgender?1=No2=Yes

6 LGBTQIDEN_YFCY LGBTQIDEN: What is your sexual orientation?1=Heterosexual/Straight2=Gay3=Lesbian4=Bisexual5=Queer6=Other

7 ENRLSTAT_YFCY Are you currently a full-time or part-time student?1=Not enrolled2=Part-time3=Full-time

8 What year did you first enter:

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1=2014 or 20152=20133=20124=20115=2010 or earlier

ENTERCUR_YFCY What year did you first enter this college?ENTER1ST_YFCY What year did you enter your first college?

9 How often in the past year did you:1=Not at all2=Occasionally3=Frequently

MNDHAB01_YFCY Habits of Mind: Ask questions in classMNDHAB02_YFCY Habits of Mind: Support your opinions with a logical argumentMNDHAB03_YFCY Habits of Mind: Seek solutions to problems and explain them to othersMNDHAB04_YFCY Habits of Mind: Revise your papers to improve your writingMNDHAB05_YFCY Habits of Mind: Evaluate the quality or reliability of information you receivedMNDHAB06_YFCY Habits of Mind: Take a risk because you felt you had more to gainMNDHAB07_YFCY Habits of Mind: Seek alternative solutions to a problemMNDHAB08_YFCY Habits of Mind: Look up scientific research articles and resourcesMNDHAB09_YFCY Habits of Mind: Explore topics on your own, even though it was not required for

a classMNDHAB10_YFCY Habits of Mind: Accept mistakes as part of the learning processMNDHAB11_YFCY Habits of Mind: Seek feedback on your academic workMNDHAB12_YFCY Habits of Mind: Integrate skills and knowledge from different sources and

experiences10 Since entering this college, how often have you interacted with the following

people (e.g., by phone, e-mail, text, or in person):1=Never2=1 or 2 times per term3=1 or 2 times per month4=Once a week5=2 or 3 times per week6=Daily

INTACT1_YFCY Interact: Faculty during office hoursINTACT2_YFCY Interact: Faculty outside of class or office hoursINTACT3_YFCY Interact: Academic advisors/counselorsINTACT4_YFCY Interact: Close friends at this institutionINTACT5_YFCY Interact: Close friends not at this institutionINTACT6_YFCY Interact: Your familyINTACT7_YFCY Interact: Graduate students/teaching assistantsINTACT8_YFCY Interact: Close friends from your high school

11 How much of the past year's educational expenses (room, board, tuition, and fees) were covered from each of the following sources?1=None2=$1 to $2,9993=$3,000 to 5,9994=$6,000 to 9,9995=$10,000 to 14,9996=$15,000 or More

AID1_YFCY Family resources (parents, relatives, spouse, etc.)AID2_YFCY My own resources (income from work, work-study, etc.)AID3_YFCY Aid which need not be repaid (grants, scholarships, military, etc.)AID4_YFCY Aid which must be repaid (loans, etc.)

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AID5_YFCY Other sources12 FINCON_YFCY Do you have any concern about your ability to finance your college education?

1=None (I am confident that I will have sufficient funds)2=Some (but I probably will have enough funds)3=Major (not sure I will have enough funds to complete college)

13 Since entering this college, how often have you felt:1=Not at all2=Occasionally3=Frequently

AFFACT01_YFCY Felt: Lonely or homesickAFFACT02_YFCY Felt: Isolated from campus lifeAFFACT03_YFCY Felt: Unsafe on this campusAFFACT04_YFCY Felt: Worried about your healthAFFACT05_YFCY Felt: That your courses inspired you to think in new waysAFFACT06_YFCY Felt: That your job responsibilities interfered with your schoolworkAFFACT07_YFCY Felt: That your family responsibilities interfered with your schoolworkAFFACT08_YFCY Felt: Family support to succeedAFFACT09_YFCY Felt: That faculty provided me with feedback that helped me assess my progress

in classAFFACT10_YFCY Felt: That my contributions were valued in classAFFACT11_YFCY Felt: That faculty encouraged me to ask questions and participate in discussions

14 Please rate your satisfaction with this institution on each of the aspects of college life listed below:

1=Can’t Rate/No Experience2=Very Dissatisfied3=Dissatisfied4=Neutral5=Satisfied6=Very Satisfied

SATIS01_YFCY Satisfaction: General education and core curriculum coursesSATIS02_YFCY Satisfaction: Your overall academic experienceSATIS03_YFCY Satisfaction: Classroom facilitiesSATIS04_YFCY Satisfaction: Computer facilities/labsSATIS05_YFCY Satisfaction: Library facilitiesSATIS06_YFCY Satisfaction: Laboratory facilities and equipmentSATIS07_YFCY Satisfaction: Technology resourcesSATIS08_YFCY Satisfaction: Academic advisingSATIS09_YFCY Satisfaction: Student housing (e.g., res. halls)SATIS10_YFCY Satisfaction: Financial aid officeSATIS11_YFCY Satisfaction: Financial aid packageSATIS12_YFCY Satisfaction: Student health servicesSATIS13_YFCY Satisfaction: Student psychological servicesSATIS14_YFCY Satisfaction: Orientation for new studentsSATIS15_YFCY Satisfaction: Opportunities for community serviceSATIS16_YFCY Satisfaction: First-year programs (e.g., first-year seminar, learning community,

linked courses)15 Since entering this college, how often have you utilized the following services:

1=Not at all2=Occasionally3=Frequently

SERVICES01_YFCY Services: Study skills advising

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SERVICES02_YFCY Services: Financial aid advisingSERVICES03_YFCY Services: Student health servicesSERVICES04_YFCY Services: Student psychological servicesSERVICES05_YFCY Services: Writing centerSERVICES06_YFCY Services: Disability resource centerSERVICES07_YFCY Services: Career servicesSERVICES08_YFCY Services: Academic advising

16 Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age. We want the most accurate estimate of how you see yourself.

1=Lowest 10%2=Below Average3=Average4=Above Average5=Highest 10%

RATE01_YFCY Self Rating: Academic abilityRATE02_YFCY Self Rating: Artistic abilityRATE03_YFCY Self Rating: CompetitivenessRATE04_YFCY Self Rating: Computer skillsRATE05_YFCY Self Rating: CooperativenessRATE06_YFCY Self Rating: CreativityRATE07_YFCY Self Rating: Drive to achieveRATE08_YFCY Self Rating: Emotional healthRATE09_YFCY Self Rating: Leadership abilityRATE10_YFCY Self Rating: Mathematical abilityRATE11_YFCY Self Rating: Physical healthRATE12_YFCY Self Rating: PopularityRATE13_YFCY Self Rating: Public speaking abilityRATE14_YFCY Self Rating: Risk-takingRATE15_YFCY Self Rating: Self-confidence (intellectual)RATE16_YFCY Self Rating: Self-confidence (social)RATE17_YFCY Self Rating: Self-understandingRATE18_YFCY Self Rating: SpiritualityRATE19_YFCY Self Rating: Understanding of othersRATE20_YFCY Self Rating: Writing ability

17 Since entering this college, how has it been to:1=Very Difficult2=Somewhat Difficult3=Somewhat Easy4=Very Easy

EASY1_YFCY Ease: Understand what your professors expect of you academicallyEASY2_YFCY Ease: Develop effective study skillsEASY3_YFCY Ease: Adjust to the academic demands of collegeEASY4_YFCY Ease: Manage your time effectivelyEASY5_YFCY Ease: Develop close friendships with other students

18 POLIVIEW_YFCY How would you characterize your political views?1=Far right2=Conservative3=Middle-of-the-road4=Liberal5=Far left

19 How would you currently rate yourself in the following areas:1=A Major Weakness

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2=Somewhat Weak3=Average4=Somewhat Strong5=A Major Strength

DIVRATE1_YFCY Diversity Rating: Ability to see the world from someone else’s perspectiveDIVRATE2_YFCY Diversity Rating: Tolerance of others with different beliefsDIVRATE3_YFCY Diversity Rating: Openness to having my own views challengedDIVRATE4_YFCY Diversity Rating: Ability to discuss and negotiate controversial issuesDIVRATE5_YFCY Diversity Rating: Ability to work cooperatively with diverse people

20 Since entering this college, how often have you:3=Frequently2=Occasionally1=Not at all

ACT01_YFCY Act: Attended a religious serviceACT02_YFCY Act: Been bored in classACT03_YFCY Act: Demonstrated for a cause (e.g., boycott, rally, protest)ACT04_YFCY Act: Studied with other studentsACT05_YFCY Act: Smoked cigarettesACT06_YFCY Act: Drank beerACT07_YFCY Act: Drank wine or liquorACT08_YFCY Act: Felt overwhelmed by all you had to doACT09_YFCY Act: Felt depressedACT10_YFCY Act: Performed volunteer workACT11_YFCY Act: Asked a professor for advice after classACT12_YFCY Act: Worked on a local, state, or national political campaignACT13_YFCY Act: Socialized with someone of another racial/ethnic groupACT14_YFCY Act: Come late to classACT15_YFCY Act: Posted on a course-related on-line discussion boardACT16_YFCY Act: Performed community service as part of classACT17_YFCY Act: Discussed religionACT18_YFCY Act: Discussed politicsACT19_YFCY Act: Maintained a healthy dietACT20_YFCY Act: Had adequate sleepACT21_YFCY Act: Helped raise money for a cause or campaignACT22_YFCY Act: Publicly communicated your opinion about a cause (e.g., blog, email,

petition)21 Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following

statements:1=Strongly Disagree2=Disagree3=Agree4=Strongly Agree

COLOPN01_YFCY Opinion: I have felt discriminated against at this institution because of my race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation

COLOPN02_YFCY Opinion: I see myself as part of the campus communityCOLOPN03_YFCY Opinion: Faculty showed concern about my progressCOLOPN04_YFCY Opinion: There is a lot of racial tension on this campusCOLOPN05_YFCY Opinion: I have been able to find a balance between academics and

extracurricular activitiesCOLOPN06_YFCY Opinion: The admission/recruitment materials portrayed this campus accurately

COLOPN07_YFCY Opinion: Faculty empower me to learn hereCOLOPN08_YFCY Opinion: If asked, I would recommend this college to othersCOLOPN09_YFCY Opinion: At least one staff member has taken an interest in my development

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COLOPN10_YFCY Opinion: I feel valued at this institutionCOLOPN11_YFCY Opinion: Faculty believe in my potential to succeed academicallyCOLOPN12_YFCY Opinion: My college experiences have exposed me to diverse opinions, cultures,

and valuesCOLOPN13_YFCY Opinion: Staff encouraged me to get involved in campus activitiesCOLOPN14_YFCY Opinion: In class, I have heard faculty express stereotypes based on

race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliationCOLOPN15_YFCY Opinion: Staff recognize my achievementsCOLOPN16_YFCY Opinion: Faculty encouraged me to meet with them outside of classCOLOPN17_YFCY Opinion: I am interested in seeking information about current social and political

issuesCOLOPN18_YFCY Opinion: I feel a sense of belonging to this campusCOLOPN19_YFCY Opinion: At least one faculty member has taken an interest in my development

COLOPN20_YFCY Opinion: I feel I am a member of this collegeCOLOPN21_YFCY Opinion: I have effectively led a group to a common purposeCOLOPN22_YFCY Opinion: It’s important for me to be thinking about my career path after college

COLOPN23_YFCY Opinion: I have a clear idea of how to achieve my career goals22 Please rate your satisfaction with this institution on each of the aspects of

campus life listed below.1=Can’t Rate/No Experience2=Very Dissatisfied3=Dissatisfied4=Neutral5=Satisfied6=Very Satisfied

CMPSAT01_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Amount of contact with facultyCMPSAT02_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Racial/ethnic diversity of facultyCMPSAT03_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Racial/ethnic diversity of student bodyCMPSAT04_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Class sizeCMPSAT05_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Interaction with other studentsCMPSAT06_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Relevance of coursework to everyday lifeCMPSAT07_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Relevance of coursework to future career plansCMPSAT08_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Overall quality of instructionCMPSAT09_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Respect for the expression of diverse beliefsCMPSAT10_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Availability of campus social activitiesCMPSAT11_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Your social lifeCMPSAT12_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Overall sense of community among studentsCMPSAT13_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Overall college experience

23 CURRGPA_YFCY What is your overall grade average (as of your most recently completed academic term)?

1=I did not receive grades in my courses2=D3=C4=C+5=B-6=B7=B+8=A-9=A or A+

24 Please rate your agreement with the following statements: This institution has contributed to my:

4=Strongly agree3=Agree

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2=Disagree1=Strongly disagree

SLFABL01_YFCY Intellectual and practical skills (including inquiry and analysis, critical thinking, and information literacy)

SLFABL02_YFCY Knowledge of a particular field or disciplineSLFABL03_YFCY Knowledge of people from different races/culturesSLFABL04_YFCY Understanding of the problems facing your communitySLFABL05_YFCY Understanding of national issuesSLFABL06_YFCY Understanding of global issuesSLFABL07_YFCY Ability to conduct researchSLFABL08_YFCY Ability to work as part of a teamSLFABL09_YFCY Critical thinking skillsSLFABL10_YFCY Problem-solving skillsSLFABL11_YFCY Foreign language ability

25 LIVED_YFCY Where did you primarily live while attending college this past year?Special Interest On Campus Housing

1=First-year student housing2=Cultural or minority student housing3=Single-sex housing4=Special academic program housing5=Other special interest housing

Regular On Campus College Housing6=Residence hall7=On campus apartment8=Fraternity or sorority housing9=Other residential housing

Off Campus10=At home with family11=Fraternity or sorority12=Rented apartment or house13=Other

26 Indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:1=Not Important2=Somewhat Important3=Very Important4=Essential

GOAL01_YFCY Goal: Becoming accomplished in one of the performing arts (acting, dancing, etc.)

GOAL02_YFCY Goal: Obtaining recognition from my colleagues for contributions to my special field

GOAL03_YFCY Goal: Influencing the political structure GOAL04_YFCY Goal: Influencing social valuesGOAL05_YFCY Goal: Raising a familyGOAL06_YFCY Goal: Being very well off financiallyGOAL07_YFCY Goal: Helping others who are in difficultyGOAL08_YFCY Goal: Making a theoretical contribution to scienceGOAL09_YFCY Goal: Writing original works (poems, novels, etc.)GOAL10_YFCY Goal: Creating artistic works (painting, sculpture, etc.)GOAL11_YFCY Goal: Becoming successful in a business of my ownGOAL12_YFCY Goal: Developing a meaningful philosophy of lifeGOAL13_YFCY Goal: Participating in a community action programGOAL14_YFCY Goal: Helping to promote racial understandingGOAL15_YFCY Goal: Keeping up to date with political affairs

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GOAL16_YFCY Goal: Becoming a community leader27 To what extent have you experienced the following with students from a

racial/ethnic group other than your own?1=Never2=Seldom3=Sometimes4=Often5=Very Often

ETHEXP01_YFCY Ethnic Experience: Dined or shared a mealETHEXP02_YFCY Ethnic Experience: Had meaningful and honest discussions about race/ethnic

relations outside of classETHEXP03_YFCY Ethnic Experience: Had guarded, cautious interactionsETHEXP04_YFCY Ethnic Experience: Shared personal feelings and problemsETHEXP05_YFCY Ethnic Experience: Had tense, somewhat hostile interactionsETHEXP06_YFCY Ethnic Experience: Had intellectual discussions outside of classETHEXP07_YFCY Ethnic Experience: Felt insulted or threatened because of your race/ethnicity

ETHEXP08_YFCY Ethnic Experience: Studied or prepared for classETHEXP09_YFCY Ethnic Experience: Socialized or partied

28 Since entering this college, how much time have you spent during a typical week doing the following activities

1=None2=Less than 1 hour3=1 to 2 hours4=3 to 5 hours5=6 to 10 hours6=11 to 15 hours7=16 to 20 hours8=Over 20 hours

HPW01_YFCY Hours per Week: Attending classes/labsHPW02_YFCY Hours per Week: Studying/homeworkHPW03_YFCY Hours per Week: Socializing with friends in personHPW04_YFCY Hours per Week: Exercising or sportsHPW05_YFCY Hours per Week: PartyingHPW06_YFCY Hours per Week: Working (for pay) on campusHPW07_YFCY Hours per Week: Working (for pay) off campusHPW08_YFCY Hours per Week: Student clubs and groupsHPW09_YFCY Hours per Week: Household/childcare dutiesHPW10_YFCY Hours per Week: CommutingHPW11_YFCY Hours per Week: Online social networks (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

29 Since entering this college have you:1=No2=Yes

COLACT01_YFCY Act in College: Decided to pursue a different majorCOLACT02_YFCY Act in College: Remained undecided about a majorCOLACT03_YFCY Act in College: Failed one or more coursesCOLACT04_YFCY Act in College: Taken an honors courseCOLACT05_YFCY Act in College: Taken a remedial or developmental courseCOLACT06_YFCY Act in College: Enrolled in a formal program where a group of students takes

two or more courses together (e.g., FIG, learning community, linked courses)

COLACT07_YFCY Act in College: Participated in an academic support programCOLACT08_YFCY Act in College: Taken a course or first-year seminar designed to - connect

faculty and students in focused academic inquiry

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COLACT09_YFCY Act in College: Taken a course or first-year seminar designed to - help students adjust to college-level academics

COLACT10_YFCY Act in College: Taken a course or first-year seminar designed to - help students adjust to college life

COLACT11_YFCY Act in College: Communicated regularly with your professorsCOLACT12_YFCY Act in College: Taken courses from more than one institution simultaneouslyCOLACT13_YFCY Act in College: Taken a course exclusively online - at this institutionCOLACT14_YFCY Act in College: Taken a course exclusively online - at a different institutionCOLACT15_YFCY Act in College: Changed your career choiceCOLACT16_YFCY Act in College: Held a full-time job (approx. 40 hours) while taking classesCOLACT17_YFCY Act in College: Joined a social fraternity or sororityCOLACT18_YFCY Act in College: Played club, intramural, or recreational sportsCOLACT19_YFCY Act in College: Played intercollegiate athletics (e.g., NCAA or NAIA-sponsored)

COLACT20_YFCY Act in College: Sought personal counselingCOLACT21_YFCY Act in College: Strengthened your religious beliefs/convictionsCOLACT22_YFCY Act in College: Had a roommate of a different race/ethnicityCOLACT23_YFCY Act in College: Accumulated excessive credit card debtCOLACT24_YFCY Act in College: Been a leader in an organizationCOLACT25_YFCY Act in College: Voted in a national, state, or local electionCOLACT26_YFCY Act in College: Participated in - Student governmentCOLACT27_YFCY Act in College: Participated in - Leadership trainingCOLACT28_YFCY Act in College: Participated in - An ethnic/racial student organizationCOLACT29_YFCY Act in College: Participated in - An LGBTQ student organization

30 Since entering this college, indicate how often have you:1=Not at all2=Occasionally3=Frequently

CLSACT01_YFCY Act in College: Turned in course assignment(s) lateCLSACT02_YFCY Act in College: Contributed to class discussionsCLSACT03_YFCY Act in College: Discussed course content with students outside of classCLSACT04_YFCY Act in College: Skipped classCLSACT05_YFCY Act in College: Received tutoringCLSACT06_YFCY Act in College: Worked on a professor's research projectCLSACT07_YFCY Act in College: Turned in course assignments that did not reflect your best work

CLSACT08_YFCY Act in College: Had difficulty getting along with your roommate(s)/housemate(s)

CLSACT09_YFCY Act in College: Received from your professor advice or guidance about your educational program

CLSACT10_YFCY Act in College: Witnessed academic dishonesty/cheatingCLSACT11_YFCY Act in College: Went home for the weekendCLSACT12_YFCY Act in College: Received advice/counseling from another studentCLSACT13_YFCY Act in College: Fell asleep in classCLSACT14_YFCY Act in College: Had difficulty getting the courses you needCLSACT15_YFCY Act in College: Instant messaged/texted during classCLSACT16_YFCY Act in College: Worked with classmates on group projects during classCLSACT17_YFCY Act in College: Worked with classmates on group projects outside of classCLSACT18_YFCY Act in College: Accessed your campus' library resources electronicallyCLSACT19_YFCY Act in College: Made a presentation in classCLSACT20_YFCY Act in College: Used the institution's course catalog (paper or online)

31 VOTE_YFCY Are you currently registered to vote?1=No2=Yes

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3=Ineligible32 DO_OVER_YFCY If you could make your college choice over, would you still choose to enroll at

your current (or most recent) college?

1=Not sure yet2=Definitely not3=Probably not4=Probably yes5=Definitely yes

33 PLAN_YFCY What do you think you will be doing in Fall 2015?1=Attending your current (or most recent) institution2=Attending another institution3=Don’t know/have not decided yet4=Not attending any institution

34 TRANSFER_YFCY Did you transfer into this institution from another college/university?1=No2=Yes

35 NATENGSP_YFCY Is English your native language?1=No2=Yes

1 CURRENROLL_YFCY For Spring 2015, were you still enrolled at [this institution]?1=No2=Yes

1a CLASS_OTH_YFCY In Spring 2014, did you take classes at a different college/university?1=No2=Yes

1b ENRLSTAT_OTH_YFCY Which of the following best describes your situation in Spring 2014?1=Enrolled part-time in a two-year college/university2=Enrolled full-time in a two-year college/university3=Enrolled part-time in a four-year college/university4=Enrolled full-time in a four-year college/university

1c Did you do any of the following in the Spring of 2014?1=Not marked2=Marked

STATUS01_OTH_YFCY Spring Status: Worked for pay full-timeSTATUS02_OTH_YFCY Spring Status: Worked for pay part-timeSTATUS03_OTH_YFCY Spring Status: Volunteered full-timeSTATUS04_OTH_YFCY Spring Status: Volunteered part-timeSTATUS05_OTH_YFCY Spring Status: Looked for work but did not find a jobSTATUS06_OTH_YFCY Spring Status: Sought medical attentionSTATUS07_OTH_YFCY Spring Status: TraveledSTATUS08_OTH_YFCY Spring Status: Stayed at home to be with or start a familySTATUS09_OTH_YFCY Spring Status: None of the above

1d Indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following reasons for leaving:

1=Not at all important2=Somewhat Important3=Very Important

ACADEMIC01_LV_YFCY I was placed on academic probation/suspension/expulsionACADEMIC02_LV_YFCY I was dissatisfied with gradesACADEMIC03_LV_YFCY I was not challenged academicallyACADEMIC04_LV_YFCY I felt the courses were too difficult

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ACADEMIC05_LV_YFCY My preferred major was not offeredACADEMIC06_LV_YFCY There were too many required courses

COMMUNITY01_LV_YFCY I did not feel a sense of belonging to the campusCOMMUNITY02_LV_YFCY There is a lot of tension on campus (e.g., racial/ethnic, sexual orientation,

gender)COMMUNITY03_LV_YFCY The location of the college was not right for meCOMMUNITY04_LV_YFCY The size of the college was not right for meCOMMUNITY05_LV_YFCY I was dissatisfied with the institution's social/cultural opportunitiesPERSONAL01_LV_YFCY I did not feel ready for collegePERSONAL02_LV_YFCY I experienced health problemsPERSONAL03_LV_YFCY I did not feel welcome due to my race/ethnicityPERSONAL04_LV_YFCY I did not feel welcome due to my sexual orientationPERSONAL05_LV_YFCY I did not feel welcome due to my genderPERSONAL06_LV_YFCY I had a family crisisPERSONAL07_LV_YFCY I had always intended to transferPERSONAL08_LV_YFCY I felt lonely or homesickPERSONAL09_LV_YFCY I wanted to be closer to homeFINANCIAL01_LV_YFCY I felt my financial aid was inadequateFINANCIAL02_LV_YFCY I could not afford to continue to attendFINANCIAL03_LV_YFCY I encountered unexpected expensesFINANCIAL04_LV_YFCY I needed to make more moneyFINANCIAL05_LV_YFCY I could not find a job to help pay for college

JOB01_LV_YFCY It was too difficult to balance having a job and going to collegeJOB02_LV_YFCY I wanted work experienceJOB03_LV_YFCY I wanted to start or focus on my own businessJOB04_LV_YFCY I felt a degree was not necessary for employment

1e RETURN_YFCY Do you plan to return to this institution?1=No2=Yes

1f What do you plan to be doing in Fall of 2015?1=Not marked2=Marked

FALLPLAN01_YFCY Fall Plan: Attending a four-year college/university full-timeFALLPLAN02_YFCY Fall Plan: Attending a four-year college/university part-timeFALLPLAN03_YFCY Fall Plan: Attending a two-year college/university full-timeFALLPLAN04_YFCY Fall Plan: Attending a two-year college/university part-timeFALLPLAN05_YFCY Fall Plan: Working for pay full-timeFALLPLAN06_YFCY Fall Plan: Working for pay part-timeFALLPLAN07_YFCY Fall Plan: VolunteeringFALLPLAN08_YFCY Fall Plan: Looking for workFALLPLAN09_YFCY Fall Plan: Receiving medical treatmentsFALLPLAN10_YFCY Fall Plan: TravelingFALLPLAN11_YFCY Fall Plan: Staying at home to be with or start a familyFALLPLAN12_YFCY Fall Plan: I have no plans for Fall 2015

SURVTYPE_YFCY Type of survey returned1=Paper2=Web3=Supplemental4=Partial Data5=Partial Data Supplemental

RRACE_YFCY Responded to race1=No

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2=YesSEXIMP_YFCY Gender imputed

1=No2=Yes

NORMSTAT_YFCY YFCY FTFT Status1=YFCY First-time, full-time2=Not First-time, full-time

STRAT CIRP Stratification Cell1=Public Universities - low 2=Public Universities - medium 3=Public Universities - high 4=Private Universities - medium 5=Private Universities - high 6=Private Universities - very high7=Public 4yr Colleges - low8=Public 4yr Colleges - medium 9=Public 4yr Colleges - high 10=Public 4yr Colleges - unknown11=Private/Nonsectarian 4yr Colleges - low12=Private/Nonsectarian 4yr Colleges - medium 13=Private/Nonsectarian 4yr Colleges - high 14=Private/Nonsectarian 4yr Colleges - very high 15=Private/Nonsectarian 4yr Colleges - unknown16=Catholic 4yr Colleges - low17=Catholic 4yr Colleges - medium 18=Catholic 4yr Colleges - high 19=Catholic 4yr Colleges - unknown20=Other Religious 4yr Colleges - very low21=Other Religious 4yr Colleges - low22=Other Religious 4yr Colleges - medium 23=Other Religious 4yr Colleges - high 24=Other Religious 4yr Colleges - unknown25=Public 2yr Colleges - very low26=Public 2yr Colleges - low27=Public 2yr Colleges - medium28=Public 2yr Colleges - high29=Public 2yr Colleges - very high30=Private 2yr Colleges - very low31=Private 2yr Colleges - low32=Private 2yr Colleges - medium33=Private 2yr Colleges - high34=HBCU Public 4yr Colleges35=HBCU Private 4yr Colleges36=HBCU Public 2yr Colleges37=HBCU Private 2yr Colleges38=HBCU Other Religious 4yr Colleges39=HBCU Catholic 4yr Colleges40=HBCU Public Universities41=HBCU Private Universities99=Other

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HERIREG HERI Region1=East2=Midwest3=South4=West

OBEREG OBE Region1=New England - CT ME MA NH RI VT2=Mid East - DE DC MD NJ NY PA3=Great Lakes - IL IN MI OH WI4=Plains - IA KS MN MO NE ND SD5=Southeast - AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC SC TN VA WV6=Southwest - AZ NM OK TX7=Rocky Mountains - CO ID MT UT WY8=Far West - AK CA HI NV OR WA9=Other

HBCU HBCU Flag1=Not HBCU2=Public HBCU3=Private HBCU

INSTSEX Institution's sex1=Male only2=Female only3=Co-ed4=Coordinate

SELECTIVITY Institutional SelectivityINSTTYPE Institution Type

1=University2=4-year3=2-year

INSTCONT Institution Control1=Public2=Private

COMPGROUP1 Comparison Group 11=Public Universities2=Private Universities3=Public 4yr Colleges4=Nonsectarian 4yr Colleges5=Catholic 4yr Colleges6=Other Religious 4yr Colleges7=Public 2yr Colleges8=Private 2yr Colleges

COMPGROUP2 Comparison Group 21=Public Universities, Private Universities, Public 4yr Colleges2=Nonsectarian, Catholic, Other Religious 4yr Colleges3=Public 2yr Colleges4=Private 2yr Colleges

COMPGROUP3 Comparison Group 31=All Baccalaureate Institutions2=All Two-Year Colleges

HABITS_OF_MIND CSS Habits of Mind ScoreACAD_DISENGAGEMENT CSS Academic Disengagement Score

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FAC_INTERACTION CSS Student-Faculty Interaction ScoreSATIS_COURSES CSS Satisfaction with Courses ScoreSATIS_OVERALL CSS Overall Satisfaction ScoreSENSE_BELONG CSS Sense of Belong Score

ACADEMIC_SELFCONCEPT CSS Academic Self-Concept ScoreSOCIAL_SELFCONCEPT CSS Social Self-Concept Score

PLURALISTIC_ORIENTATION CSS Pluralistic Orientation ScoreCRI_POSITIVE CSS Positive Cross-Racial Interaction ScoreCRI_NEGATIVE CSS Negative Cross-Racial Interaction Score

SOCIAL_AGENCY CSS Social Agency ScoreCIVIC_AWARENESS CSS Civic Awareness Score

LEADERSHIP CSS Leadership ScoreCIVIC_ENGAGEMENT CSS Civic Engagement Score

HABITS_OF_MIND_GRP CSS Habits of Mind GroupACAD_DISENGAGEMENT_GRP CSS Academic Disengagement Group

FAC_INTERACTION_GRP CSS Student-Faculty Interaction GroupSATIS_COURSES_GRP CSS Satisfaction with Courses GroupSATIS_OVERALL_GRP CSS Overall Satisfaction GroupSENSE_BELONG_GRP CSS Sense of Belonging Group

ACADEMIC_SELFCONCEPT_GRP CSS Academic Self-Concept GroupSOCIAL_SELFCONCEPT_GRP CSS Social Self-Concept Group

PLURALISTIC_ORIENTATION_GRP CSS Pluralistic Orientation GroupCRI_POSITIVE_GRP CSS Positive Cross-Racial Interaction GroupCRI_NEGATIVE_GRP CSS Negative Cross-Racial Interaction Group

SOCIAL_AGENCY_GRP CSS Social Agency GroupCIVIC_AWARENESS_GRP CSS Civic Awareness Group

LEADERSHIP_GRP CSS Leadership GroupCIVIC_ENGAGEMENT_GRP CSS Civic Engagement Group

1=Low score2=Average Score3=High score

HABITS_OF_MIND_TFS TFS Habits of Mind ScoreACADEMIC_SELFCONCEPT_TFS TFS Academic Self-Concept

SOCIAL_SELFCONCEPT_TFS TFS Social Self-ConceptPLURALISTIC_ORIENTATION_TFS TFS Pluralistic Orientation Score

SOCIAL_AGENCY_TFS TFS Social AgencyCIVIC_ENGAGEMENT_TFS TFS Civic Engagement Score

COLLEGE_REPUTATION_TFS TFS College Reputation OrientationCOLLEGE_INVOLVEMENT_TFS TFS Likelihood of College Involvement

HABITS_OF_MIND_GRP_TFS TFS Habits of Mind GroupACADEMIC_SELFCONCEPT_GRP_TFS TFS Academic Self-Concept Group

SOCIAL_SELFCONCEPT_GRP_TFS TFS Social Self-Concept GroupPLURALISTIC_ORIENTATION_GRP_TFS TFS Pluralistic Orientation Group

SOCIAL_AGENCY_GRP_TFS TFS Social Agency GroupCIVIC_ENGAGEMENT_GRP_TFS TFS Civic Engagement Group

COLLEGE_REPUTATION_GRP_TFS TFS College Reputation Orientation GroupCOLLEGE_INVOLVEMENT_GRP_TFS TFS Likelihood of College Involvement Group

1=Low score2=Average Score

TFS Constructs - Scores

TFS Constructs - Groups

CSS Constructs - Groups

CSS 2018 - Codebook

3=High score

HABITS_OF_MIND_YFCY YFCY Habits of Mind ScoreACADEMIC_ADJUSTMENT_YFCY YFCY Academic Adjustment ScoreACAD_DISENGAGEMENT_YFCY YFCY Academic Disengagement Score

FAC_INTERACTION_YFCY YFCY Student-Faculty Interaction ScoreSATIS_COURSES_YFCY YFCY Satisfaction with Courses ScoreSATIS_OVERALL_YFCY YFCY Overall Satisfaction ScoreSENSE_BELONG_YFCY YFCY Sense of Belonging Score

ACADEMIC_SELFCONCEPT_YFCY YFCY Academic Self-Concept ScoreSOCIAL_SELFCONCEPT_YFCY YFCY Social Self-Concept Score

PLURALISTIC_ORIENTATION_YFCY YFCY Pluralistic Orientation ScoreCRI_POSITIVE_YFCY YFCY Positive Cross-Racial Interaction ScoreCRI_NEGATIVE_YFCY YFCY Negative Cross-Racial Interaction Score

SOCIAL_AGENCY_YFCY YFCY Social Agency ScoreCIVIC_AWARENESS_YFCY YFCY Civic Awareness Score

LEADERSHIP_YFCY YFCY Leadership ScoreCIVIC_ENGAGEMENT_YFCY YFCY Civic Engagement Score

CIRP Construct Score Group1=Low score2=Average Score3=High score

HABITS_OF_MIND_GRP_YFCY YFCY Habits of Mind GroupACADEMIC_ADJUSTMENT_GRP_YFCY YFCY Academic Adjustment GroupACAD_DISENGAGEMENT_GRP_YFCY YFCY Academic Disengagement Group

FAC_INTERACTION_GRP_YFCY YFCY Student-Faculty Interaction GroupSATIS_COURSES_GRP_YFCY YFCY Satisfaction with Courses GroupSATIS_OVERALL_GRP_YFCY YFCY Overall Satisfaction GroupSENSE_BELONG_GRP_YFCY YFCY Sense of Belonging Group

ACADEMIC_SELFCONCEPT_GRP_YFCY YFCY Academic Self-Concept GroupSOCIAL_SELFCONCEPT_GRP_YFCY YFCY Social Self-Concept Group

PLURALISTIC_ORIENTATION_GRP_YFCY YFCY Pluralistic Orientation GroupCRI_POSITIVE_GRP_YFCY YFCY Positive Cross-Racial Interaction GroupCRI_NEGATIVE_GRP_YFCY YFCY Negative Cross-Racial Interaction Group

SOCIAL_AGENCY_GRP_YFCY YFCY Social Agency GroupCIVIC_AWARENESS_GRP_YFCY YFCY Civic Awareness Group

LEADERSHIP_GRP_YFCY YFCY Leadership GroupCIVIC_ENGAGEMENT_GRP_YFCY YFCY Civic Engagement Group

YFCY Constructs - Scores

YFCY Constructs - Groups