Teagle Survey

   

1. In what year were you born?         

1 9

              

2. In what year did you first enter this college?         

2 0 

     

3. What is your sex?         

  Male

 Female

 

 4. Please select one or more of the following choices to best describe your race.

 White / Anglo-American

 Asian / Asian-American

 American Indian or Alaskan Native

 Black / African-American

 Latino(a) / Hispanic

 Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian

 

 5. What is your U.S. citizenship status?

 

 U.S. Citizen

 Permanent Resident

 Foreign National

 

 

6. Was English the primary language spoken in your home during high school?         

   Yes

   No

7. What kind of work does your mother normally do? That is, what is the job called (e.g., doctor, accountant, high school teacher)? 

 

8. What kind of work does your father normally do?  That is, what is the job called (e.g., doctor, accountant, high school teacher)?

 

 9. How far in school did your parents go?  Indicate your mother’s and father’s highest level of education. (mark one response in each column) 

 

 

Mother (or female guardian)

Father (or male guardian)

1.

Did not finish high school

 

 

2.

Graduated from high school or equivalent (GED)

 

 

3.

Graduated from a two-year school (e.g., vocational or community college)

 

4.

Graduated from college

 

 

5.

Completed a Master’s degree or equivalent

 

 

6.

Completed a Ph.D., M.D., or other advanced professional degree

 

 

7.

Don’t Know

 

 

 

 

 10. In the home when you were growing up, how often did your parents – or other adult members of the household—do the following?  (mark one response on each line)

 

 

 

Never

Occasionally

Often

1.

Listen to classical music or opera

 

2.

Take you to art museums or galleries

 

3.

Take you to plays, dance or classical music performances

 

4.

Encourage you to read books which were not required for school or religious studies

 

 

 11. Which term best describes your high school?

Public high school

 Private, independent school

 Catholic school

Military school

 Private, religious school

 Home school

 

 

12. How important were good grades to you

       in high school?     

Not important  

  Important

  Very important

 

 13. In a typical week, how many total hours did you spend as a high school senior on all school-sponsored extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, or other activities)?  

   None

 

   10-14 hours per week

   Less than 1 hour per week

 

   15-19 hours per week

   1-4 hours per week

 

   20-24 hours per week

   5-9 hours per week

 

   25 hours or more per week

 

 

 14. Have you ever been in any of the following kinds of courses or programs in high school?

 

 

 

Courses

 

Number

Taken

 

Number Of College

Credits Earned?

1.

Advanced Placement – Biology

 

 

 

 

2.

Advanced Placement – Calculus (AB/BC)

 

 

 

 

3.

Advanced Placement – Chemistry

 

 

 

 

4.

Advanced Placement – Language (e.g., French, German)

 

 

 

 

5.

Advanced Placement – Economics

 

 

 

 

6.

Advanced Placement – English (Language/Literature)

 

 

 

 

7.

Advanced Placement – History (European/US/World)

 

  

 

  

8.

Advanced Placement – Government (Comparative/US)

 

 

 

 

9.

Advanced Placement – Physics (B/C)

 

 

 

 

10.

Advanced Placement - Statistics

 

 

 

 

11.

Advanced Placement – Computer Science (A/AB)

 

 

 

 

12.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

 

 

 

 

13.

College Course Before Freshman Year

 

 

 

 

14.

CLEP Examinations

 

  

 

  

15.

Arts Classes (music, theatre, visual)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 15. What is your current enrollment status at this college?

 

 Full-Time Student

 Part-Time Student

 

 16. How important is or was each of the following in choosing to attend your current college?                                                                                                                                  

  Not Important Somewhat Important Very Important Essential
1. Low Cost
2. Availability of specific courses or major
3. Being able to apply pre-college/AP credits
4. A good record for placing graduates in jobs
5. Strong reputation of the school’s academic programs
6. The school was a good fit for my personality
7. Opportunity to attend the same school your parents attended
8. Size of the school
9. Availability of financial aid, such as loans or scholarships
10. Active social life at the school
11. The school's extra-curricular activities
12. The community (e.g., rural, urban, diverse) that surrounds the school
13. My parents’ desire for me to attend this specific school
14. The school’s athletic program
15. Opportunities to explore liberal arts
16. Other (describe):

 

Fill in the table below by going down each column.  If you only have ONE major, answer the GOLD column only; leave the GREEN column blank.  If you have TWO majors, fill in the GOLD column for one major and the GREEN column for the other.  Remember which color goes with with major as you will be answering more questions about each of these majors.

 

17.  Major 1     17.  Major 2
Name of Major     Name of Major
                 
18. Is this major your first one (i.e., you didn’t formally switch from something else)?

    Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Yes

 

 

 

    No

The original was:

 

 

    No

The original was:

                 

19. How many courses in this major did you take before declaring your major?

    0 to 2

 

 

 

 

 

    0 to 2

 

 

    3 to 5

 

 

 

 

 

    3 to 5

 

 

    6 or more

 

 

 

 

 

    6 or more

 

 
                 

20. Why did you choose this major? Check all that apply in the checkbox.

20a. Rank the top three choices, with 1 being your first choice, 2 your second, 3 your third, in the box directly below.

 I can get the kind of grades I want                 

 

 

 I can get the kind of grades I want                 

 People are likely to be impressed by this major

 

 

 People are likely to be impressed by this major

 Graduates in this major make a lot of money

 

 

 Graduates in this major make a lot of money

 The major is likely to help me get the job I want

 

 

 The major is likely to help me get the job I want

 The requirements for the major are flexible

 

 

 The requirements for the major are flexible

 I had a lot of courses/credits in this major

 

 

 I had a lot of courses/credits in this major

 Only majors can take some of its courses 

 

 

 Only majors can take some of its courses

 It fits my other major as a package deal   

 

 

 It fits my other major as a package deal   

 This major best represents who I really am  

 

 

 This major best represents who I really am  

 I find the subject fascinating                   

 

 

 I find the subject fascinating                

 The major lets me express myself and my ideas

 

 

 The major lets me express myself and my ideas

 To make an important contribution to the world

 

 

 To make an important contribution to the world

 I know and like professors in the department

 

 

 I know and like professors in the department

 Several of my friends are majoring in this subject

 

 

 Several of my friends are majoring in this subject

 My parents strongly urged me to major in it

 

 

 My parents strongly urged me to major in it

  Other (describe):       Other (describe):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21. When did you declare this major?

Sophomore Year

 

 

 

 

Sophomore Year

 

    Fall

  Spring

   Summer

 

 

 

    Fall

    Spring

  Summer

Junior Year

 

 

 

 

Junior Year

 

    Fall

 Spring

 Summer

 

 

 

    Fall

   Spring

 Summer

Senior Year

 

 

 

 

Senior Year

 

    Fall

 

 

 

 

 

    Fall

 

 

22. To what degree are you satisfied with this major?

    Not at all satisfied

 

 

 

 

    Not at all satisfied

 

    Somewhat satisfied

 

 

 

 

    Somewhat satisfied

 

    Very satisfied

 

 

 

 

    Very satisfied

 
                 

23. Whose advice did you seek when choosing this major? (mark all that apply)

   Pre-major advisor

 

 

 

   Pre-major advisor

  An advisor in the major 

 

 

 

  An advisor in the major 

   One of my professors in that major

 

 

 

   One of my professors in that major

   Parents

 

 

 

   Parents

   Friend(s)

 

 

 

  Friend(s)

  College publications (e.g., catalog) or website

 

 

 

  College publications (e.g., catalog) or website

   None of the above

 

 

 

   None of the above

 

 

 

 24. To what extent do you agree with the following statements about major 1? When answering this question, remember to think only about the courses in this particular major.

 

1=Strongly Disagree

2 = Disagree

 

3 = Agree

4 = Strongly Agree

 

 

Statements

 

Strongly

Disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly

Agree

1.

Assignments or exam questions are often ambiguous (i.e., you can take the assignment in multiple directions)

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

2.

Final papers or assignments look very different from what I initially proposed

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

3.

Assignments require you to make connections across multiple course units and/or readings

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

4.

Coursework often forces me to reevaluate something that I thought to be true

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

5.

Teachers usually require us to find the “right” answer

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

6.

There are often a lot of non-majors in my major’s courses

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

7.

Coursework allows you to express your individual creativity

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

8.

Coursework requires me to learn by reasoning and using abstract principles

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

9.

Coursework and assignments allow you to pursue something you are curious about

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

10.

Coursework requires you to generate lots of new ideas and to brainstorm

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

11.

Courses require you to build upon knowledge gained in other courses in the major

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

12.

I have been able to put together ideas or concepts from other courses when completing assignments or during class discussions

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

13.

Coursework offers few absolute truths; there are multiple ways to look at a problem

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

14.

Classes always leave me wanting to know more about a subject by considering outside sources and independent reading

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

15.

Classes are almost always fun and intellectually playful

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

16.

Coursework requires you to put yourself in someone else’s shoes or from someone else’s perspective

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

17.

Coursework encourages you to take risks in your assignments (e.g., to explore without fear of being judged)

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

18.

Coursework requires you to show initiative in shaping your assignments; to independently figure out what to work on

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

19.

Coursework exposes me to ideas and values that are often different from mine

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

20.

I often find myself discussing ideas from classes with friends, family member, co-workers

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

 

 

 24a. To what extent do you agree with the following statements major 2? When answering this question, remember to think only about the courses in this particular major.

 

1=Strongly Disagree

 2 = Disagree

 

3 = Agree

4 = Strongly Agree

 

 

Statements

 

Strongly

Disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly

Agree

1.

Assignments or exam questions are often ambiguous (i.e., you can take the assignment in multiple directions)

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

2.

Final papers or assignments look very different from what I initially proposed

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

3.

Assignments require you to make connections across multiple course units and/or readings

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

4.

Coursework often forces me to reevaluate something that I thought to be true

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

5.

Teachers usually require us to find the “right” answer

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

6.

There are often a lot of non-majors in my major’s courses

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

7.

Coursework allows you to express your individual creativity

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

8.

Coursework requires me to learn by reasoning and using abstract principles

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

9.

Coursework and assignments allow you to pursue something you are curious about

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

10.

Coursework requires you to generate lots of new ideas and to brainstorm

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

11.

Courses require you to build upon knowledge gained in other courses in the major

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

12.

I have been able to put together ideas or concepts from other courses when completing assignments or during class discussions

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

13.

Coursework offers few absolute truths; there are multiple ways to look at a problem

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

14.

Classes always leave me wanting to know more about a subject by considering outside sources and independent reading

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

15.

Classes are almost always fun and intellectually playful

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

16.

Coursework requires you to put yourself in someone else’s shoes or from someone else’s perspective

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

17.

Coursework encourages you to take risks in your assignments (e.g., to explore without fear of being judged)

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

18.

Coursework requires you to show initiative in shaping your assignments; to independently figure out what to work on

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

19.

Coursework exposes me to ideas and values that are often different from mine

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

20.

I often find myself discussing ideas from classes with friends, family member, co-workers

 

 1

 2

 3

 4

 

 28. For the next five questions, mark how likely you are to focus on one major or the other in different settings.                  

 28a.  When you describe yourself to friends or peers your age are you:

 more likely to focus on major 1

more likely to focus on major 2

equally likely to focus on major 1 and major 2

not likely to focus on either major

 

 28b.  When you talk to your parents about school or school work are you:

  more likely to focus on major 1

more likely to focus on major 2

equally likely to focus on major 1 and major 2

not likely to focus on either major

 

 28c. When you (currently/eventually) describe your college experience to future employers are you:

  more likely to focus on major 1

more likely to focus on major 2

equally likely to focus on major 1 and major 2

not likely to focus on either major

 

 28d. When you choose faculty to recommend you to graduate school, internships, or future jobs are you:

  more likely to focus on major 1

more likely to focus on major 2

equally likely to focus on major 1 and major 2

not likely to focus on either major

 

 28e. When you consider what you will do in the year after graduation, are you:

  more likely to focus on major 1

  more likely to focus on major 2

  equally likely to focus on major 1 and major 2

  not likely to focus on either major

 

 29. For the next five questions, mark how likely you are to focus on one major or the other in different settings.  If equally, mark “Equal”. 

When you describe yourself to friends and peers your age

MAJOR 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equally

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAJOR 2

 

When you talk to your parents about school or school work

MAJOR 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAJOR 2

 

When you (currently/eventually) describe your college experience to future employers

MAJOR 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAJOR 2

 

When you choose faculty to recommend you to graduate school, internships, or future jobs

MAJOR 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAJOR 2

 

When you consider what you will do in the year after graduation

MAJOR 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAJOR 2

 

 

 25. Below is a list of majors combined into groups (sample majors are in parentheses).  How much status or prestige would you give each group of majors?  How much status and prestige do you think society, generally, gives them?

 

   1=Very Little Status Or Prestige

2 = Average Status Or Prestige

               3 = Lots Of Status Or Prestige

 

Major Cluster

       

My Viewpoint

 

Society’s Viewpoint

Agriculture (agriculture, ecology, forestry, parks and recreation)

 

 1

 2

 3

 

 1

 2

 3

Arts (fine arts, applied arts, music, drama, film and video

 

 1

 2

 3

 

 1

 2

 3

Biological Sciences (biology, biochemistry, botany, environmental science, microbiology, zoology)

 

 1

 2

 3

 

 1

 2

 3

Business (accounting, finance, economics, business, management, marketing)

 

 1

 2

 3

 

 1

 2

 3

Communications (advertising, public relations, speech, journalism, television/radio broadcasting)

 

 1

 2

 3

 

 1

 2

 3

Education (elementary education, secondary education, special education, physical education)

 

 1

 2

 3

 

 1

 2

 3

Engineering (aerospace, civil, chemical, computer, electrical, industrial, mechanical)

 

 1

 2

 3

 

 1

 2

 3

Ethnic and Area Studies (women’s studies, Hispanic studies, American studies, peace studies)

 

 1

 2

 3

 

 1

 2

 3

Foreign Language & Literature (French, Spanish, Chinese, Italian, Tagalog)

 

 1

 2

 3

 

 1

 2

 3

Health-Related Fields (nursing, physical therapy, health technology, NOT pre-med)

 

 1

 2

 3

 

 1

 2

 3

Humanities (classics, English, history, linguistics, philosophy, religion, theology)

 

 1

 2

 3

 

 1

 2

 3

Physical Sciences (astronomy, chemistry, geology, mathematics, physics)

  

 1

 2

 3

 

 1

 2

 3

Social Sciences (political science, psychology, sociology, anthropology)

 

 1

 2

 3

 

 1

 2

 3

 26. In deciding to double major, how important were the following factors?  (mark one response on each line)                                         

 

Statements

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Very Important

Essential

1.

Gaining a breadth of knowledge and experience across two very different subject areas

2.

Getting exposure to two subject areas that complement and reinforce one another in terms of skills and knowledge

3.

Having one major that is practical and one that is just fun

4.

Taking advantage of all of the credits I had accumulated

5.

Having a reason to stay my entire senior year rather than graduate early

6.

Graduating with two majors makes me more competitive when applying to graduate school or jobs

7.

Graduating with two majors prepares me better for the type of work I want to do in the future

8.

Having two majors that together reflect who I am

9.

Other (describe):

 

 

  27. To what degree do you agree with the following statements about your majors?

 

1=Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Agree 4 = Strongly Agree
 

 

Statements

 

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

1.

There is almost nothing I have learned from one of my majors that is relevant in the other one

 

   1

 2

   3

   4

2.

I think about things differently because of my double major combination

 

   1

 2

   3

   4

3.

My teachers encourage me to apply and use knowledge across my two majors

 

   1

 2

   3

   4

4.

I am more creative because of my double major

 

   1

 2

   3

   4

5.

There are courses that I would love to take but cannot because of the requirements of my two majors

 

   1

 2

   3

   4

6.

I can easily think of an assignment or paper topic that would allow me to draw on skills or knowledge gained in both of my majors

 

   1

 2

   3

   4

7.

I have written a paper for one of my major’ classes that, with some reworking, could be applicable to a class in the other major

 

   1

 2

   3

   4

 30. What impact does having two majors have on the following college experiences for you?

If the experience listed is not something you are interested in, mark “not an interest.”

 

 

Opportunities to . . .

It has no effect at all

It limits my opportunities

It expands my opportunities

Not an interest

1.

Participate in extracurricular clubs or sports

 

 

 

2.

Do community service or volunteer

 

 

 

3.

Work on a research project with our faculty

 

 

 

4.

Study outside of the country

 

 

 

5.

Take electives that I am interested in

 

 

 

6.

Attend campus events (e.g., talks, concerts)

 

 

 

7.

Interact with people who are different from me

 

 

 

8.

Spend time with my friends or family members

 

 

 

9.

Complete an independent study or honors project

 

 

 

 

 

 31. Please check all of the adjectives that best describe yourself.

Capable

Honest

Artificial

Intelligent

Clever

Well-mannered

Cautious

Few Interests

Confident

Inventive

Egotistical

Original

Commonplace

Self-Confident

Humorous

Reflective

Conservative

Sincere

Individualistic

Resourceful

Conventional

Many Interests

Informal

Sexy

Dissatisfied

Submissive

Insightful

Snobbish

Suspicious

Unconventional

 

 32. 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.  (mark one in each row)  

 

No.

Statements

Lowest 10%

Below Average

About Average

Above Average

Highest 10%

1.

Academic ability

 

2.

Artistic ability

 

3.

Creativity

 

4.

Drive to achieve

 

5.

Emotional health

 

6.

Leadership ability

 

7.

Mathematical ability

 

8.

Understanding of 0thers

 

9.

Public speaking ability

 

10.

Writing ability

 

11.

Ability to see the world from another perspective

 

12.

Tolerance of others with different beliefs

 

13.

Openness to having my own views changed

 

14.

Ability to discuss and negotiate controversial issues

 

15.

Ability to work cooperatively with diverse people

 

16.

Friendliness and social skills

 

 33. Have you participated in the following school-sponsored activities in your freshman, sophomore or junior year in college? (mark one response on each line)

 

No.

Statements

 

Did not participate

 

Participated

Participated as an officer or captain

1.

Band, orchestra, chorus, choir

2.

School play or musical

3.

Student government

4.

Fraternity or sorority

5.

School yearbook, newspaper, literary magazine

6.

Service club (such as Key Club, Big Brothers or Big Sisters)

7.

Academic club (e.g., French Club, Math Club)

8.

Hobby club (such as photography, chess)

9.

Religious club

10.

Racial, ethnic or other identity (e.g., GLB) club

11.

Intramural sports (competition between teams in your school)

 

 

 

12.

Interscholastic sports (competition with other schools’ teams)

 

 

 

13.

Alternative Fall, Winter, or Spring Break

 

 34. For the following items, indicate the frequency with which you engaged in the activity described in your most recent year of college.  Consider only those activities that were NOT required as part of your school work. (mark on response on each line)

 

1. Never

2. Sporadically (once/twice a year)

3. Occasionally

(once a month)

4. Weekly

(on a regular basis

5. Daily

(almost every day)

No.

Activity

 

Last Year
1.

Played a musical instrument

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5
2.

Developed a scientific experiment

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5
3.

Composed original music or choreographed a dance

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5
4.

Wrote poetry, fiction, short stories or song lyrics

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5
5.

Made films, videos or artistic photographs

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5
6.

Came up with and worked on a new business idea (wrote a plan, concept piece)

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5
7.

Participated in dramatic arts or theater (as actor, technician, director)

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5
8.

Painted, drew a picture, or made sculpture

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5
9.

Created a PowerPoint or poster presentation (not for class)

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5
10.

Made or designed clothing, costumes, etc.

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5
11.

Made a craft such as jewelry, decorations, greeting cards, pottery

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5
12.

Performed modern or traditional dance

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5
13.

Worked with a faculty member on a research project

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5
14.

Designed a Web site

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5
15.

Wrote an original computer program (excluding school or university work)

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5
16.

Remixed content I found online into my own creation

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5
17.

Invented something like a machine, tool, game, or other device

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5
18.

Create your own recipe or prepare food in novel way

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5
19.

Went to an art exhibit, play, dance, or other theater performance

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5
20.

Participated in religious activity (worship,  meditation, prayer, etc.)

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5
21.

Exercised or participated in physical fitness activities

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5
22.

Went to a lecture or panel discussion (not required for class)

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5
23.

Participated in political demonstrations

 

  1

   2

   3

   4

   5

 

 

 

 35. The following statements reflect some abilities, skills, and attitudes that may be developed during a bachelor’s degree program.  In the first column, check the numbers that tell how important each aspect is to you.  In the last column, check the numbers that tell how much you believe that ability is enhanced by your having this PARTICULAR combination of majors. In other words, do you enhance this skill more by having two majors than with either major alone?

                                                                         

 

Importance To Me

 

Statements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ability Enhanced By Having

This Combination Of Majors

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Important

Very Important

 

Not Enhanced

Somewhat Enhanced

Enhanced

Greatly Enhanced

  1

   2

   3

   4

 

Thinking analytically and logically

  1

   2

   3

   4

  1

   2

   3

   4

 

Expressing myself and my ideas in writing

  1

   2

   3

   4

  1

   2

   3

   4

 

Thinking creatively

  1

   2

   3

   4

  1

   2

   3

   4

 

Understanding different philosophies and cultures

  1

   2

   3

   4

  1

   2

   3

   4

 

Bridging theory and practice

  1

   2

   3

   4

  1

   2

   3

   4

 

Understanding myself—my abilities, interests, and limitations

  1

   2

   3

   4

  1

   2

   3

   4

 

Working effectively as a team member or in groups

  1

   2

   3

   4

  1

   2

   3

   4

 

Developing intellectual curiosity

  1

   2

   3

   4

  1

   2

   3

   4

 

Expanding awareness of economic, political and social issues

  1

   2

   3

   4

  1

   2

   3

   4

 

Being able to solve quantitative problems

  1

   2

   3

   4

  1

   2

   3

   4

 

Placing current problems in historical perspective

  1

   2

   3

   4

  1

   2

   3

   4

 

Increasing my understanding of art, literature, and other cultural aspects of society

  1

   2

   3

   4

  1

   2

   3

   4

 

Expressing my own views and opinions

  1

   2

   3

   4

  1

   2

   3

   4

 

Developing my leadership skills

  1

   2

   3

   4

  1

   2

   3

   4

 

Examining the strengths and weaknesses of my own views on topics or issues

  1

   2

   3

   4

  1

   2

   3

   4

 

Understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds

  1

   2

   3

   4

  1

   2

   3

   4

 

Acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills

  1

   2

   3

   4

 

 

36. How many credit hours are you taking this term?         

 

 

37. What is your overall grade average as of your most recently completed academic term?

 

 

 38. How do you meet your college expenses?  Fill in the response that best approximates the amount of support from each of the various sources.

No.

Contributors

None

Very Little

Less Than Half

About Half

More Than Half

All Or Nearly All

1.

Self (job, savings, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Parents

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Spouse or partner

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Employer support

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Scholarships and grants

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Other sources

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 39. Please indicate the highest degree you plan to complete eventually (at any institution)?

   None

 Masters

(MA, MS, MBA)

 Doctorate

(MD, DO, DVM)

 Other (Please Describe)

 

 Bachelors (BA, BS, etc)

 Doctorate

(PhD, EdD)

 Law Degree

(LLB, JD)

40. When thinking about your career path after college, how important are the following considerations?  (mark one response on each line)

 

No.

Statements

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Very Important

Essential

1.

Working for social and/or community change

2.

High income potential

3.

Social recognition or status

4.

Stable, secure future

5.

Work that allows me to be creative

6.

Expression of personal values

7.

Availability of jobs

8.

A healthy balance between work and leisure

9.

Leadership potential

10.

A job that does not compete with quality family time

11.

Being entrepreneurial and independent

 

 41. What do you plan to be doing next year, Fall 2010? (mark all that apply)

 Attending undergraduate college

 

 Attending graduate/professional school

 Working in a science/math related job

 

 Working in a social service related job

 Working in a business related job

 

 Working in a teaching related job

 Working in an arts related job

 

 Serving in the military

 Participating in a community service organization

 

 Taking some time off to “find myself”

 Staying at home to be with or start a family

 

 No current plans

 Other (describe):

 

 

 42. Do you have a minor?  Yes  No 

If yes, please specify the name, and separate multiple minors with commas: