| Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Very often | 19.8% | 31.0% |
| Often | 34.5% | 33.8% |
| Sometimes | 42.5% | 32.2% |
| Never | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Total (N) | 1,138 | 1,006 |
| Made a class presentation | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Very often | 4.8% | 19.0% |
| Often | 17.3% | 37.5% |
| Sometimes | 66.5% | 40.2% |
| Never | 11.4% | 3.3% |
| Total (N) | 1,138 | 1,008 |
| Prepared two or more drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Very often | 22.4% | 11.7% |
| Often | 36.6% | 22.7% |
| Sometimes | 27.1% | 41.9% |
| Never | 13.9% | 23.7% |
| Total (N) | 1,141 | 1,006 |
| Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information from various sources | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Very often | 36.3% | 49.3% |
| Often | 45.8% | 37.9% |
| Sometimes | 16.9% | 11.8% |
| Never | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Total (N) | 1,142 | 1,004 |
| Included diverse perspectives in class discussions or writing assignments | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Very often | 19.7% | 23.0% |
| Often | 41.1% | 33.7% |
| Sometimes | 32.7% | 34.9% |
| Never | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Total (N) | 1,140 | 1,005 |
| Come to class without completing readings or assignments | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Very often | 4.1% | 9.1% |
| Often | 15.6% | 17.6% |
| Sometimes | 59.5% | 59.3% |
| Never | 20.8% | 14.0% |
| Total (N) | 1,141 | 1,007 |
| Worked with other students on projects during class | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Very often | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| Often | 34.1% | 28.9% |
| Sometimes | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Never | 8.7% | 10.5% |
| Total (N) | 1,144 | 1,007 |
| Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Very often | 14.7% | 37.6% |
| Often | 35.3% | 32.7% |
| Sometimes | 44.8% | 26.6% |
| Never | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Total (N) | 1,143 | 1,010 |
| Put together ideas/concepts from different courses when completing assignments/class discussions | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Very often | 14.7% | 29.3% |
| Often | 38.3% | 42.1% |
| Sometimes | 42.4% | 26.2% |
| Never | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| Total (N) | 1,071 | 976 |
| Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary) | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Very often | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Often | 13.3% | 12.2% |
| Sometimes | 39.1% | 37.5% |
| Never | 42.0% | 41.7% |
| Total (N) | 1,075 | 982 |
| Participated in a community-based project as part of a regular course | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Very often | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| Often | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Sometimes | 26.1% | 28.6% |
| Never | 62.8% | 58.6% |
| Total (N) | 1,068 | 979 |
| Used an electronic medium to discuss or complete an assignment | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Very often | 34.2% | 40.0% |
| Often | 28.1% | 29.1% |
| Sometimes | 29.6% | 26.6% |
| Never | 8.0% | 4.3% |
| Total (N) | 1,075 | 981 |
| Used e-mail to communicate with an instructor | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Very often | 48.0% | 60.9% |
| Often | 35.9% | 31.0% |
| Sometimes | 15.8% | 7.8% |
| Never | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Total (N) | 1,075 | 982 |
| Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Very often | 17.5% | 24.3% |
| Often | 31.5% | 33.8% |
| Sometimes | 44.5% | 37.6% |
| Never | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| Total (N) | 1,076 | 982 |
| Talked about career plans with a faculty member or advisor | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Very often | 14.5% | 17.5% |
| Often | 26.3% | 27.6% |
| Sometimes | 45.4% | 42.5% |
| Never | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| Total (N) | 1,075 | 982 |
| Discussed ideas from readings/classes with faculty members outside of class | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Very often | 4.9% | 7.7% |
| Often | 12.9% | 15.5% |
| Sometimes | 38.2% | 46.0% |
| Never | 44.0% | 30.8% |
| Total (N) | 1,076 | 982 |
| Received prompt written or oral feedback from faculty on academic performance | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Very often | 16.7% | 16.4% |
| Often | 40.3% | 48.7% |
| Sometimes | 36.7% | 30.9% |
| Never | 6.3% | 4.0% |
| Total (N) | 1,046 | 973 |
| Worked harder than you thought you could to meet instructor's standards/expectations | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Very often | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| Often | 38.0% | 37.7% |
| Sometimes | 36.5% | 36.7% |
| Never | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| Total (N) | 1,042 | 973 |
| Worked with faculty members on activities other than coursework | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Very often | 4.4% | 7.6% |
| Often | 10.2% | 14.5% |
| Sometimes | 26.5% | 34.1% |
| Never | 58.9% | 43.8% |
| Total (N) | 1,043 | 970 |
| Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Very often | 22.4% | 25.7% |
| Often | 37.4% | 39.1% |
| Sometimes | 35.1% | 31.8% |
| Never | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Total (N) | 1,046 | 974 |
| Had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity than your own | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Very often | 24.4% | 28.1% |
| Often | 29.8% | 28.0% |
| Sometimes | 34.0% | 33.4% |
| Never | 11.9% | 10.5% |
| Total (N) | 1,047 | 973 |
| Had serious conversations with students with different religious beliefs, political opinions, personal values | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Very often | 27.7% | 30.3% |
| Often | 30.5% | 30.6% |
| Sometimes | 33.1% | 32.1% |
| Never | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| Total (N) | 1,047 | 974 |
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