2011 National Survey of Student Engagement
Results for First-Year Students by College

Active & Collaborative Learning (ACL) | Enriching Educational Experiences (EEE) | Level of Academic Challenge (LAC) | Supportive Campus Environment (SCE) | Student-Faculty Interactions (SFI)
Knowledge, Skills & Personal Development (KSPD) | Behaviors | Global Satisfaction

Active & Collaborative Learning (ACL)

	Mean Rating: (4=Very often, 3=Often, 2=Sometimes, 1=Never)
	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions	2.66	2.64	3.08	2.74	2.60	2.41	2.84	2.72	2.97	2.55	2.62
Made a class presentation	2.09	1.98	2.80	2.26	2.10	2.06	2.15	1.59	2.43	1.88	2.21
Worked with other students on projects during class	2.40	2.49	3.00	2.37	2.40	2.56	2.46	2.04	2.38	2.36	2.30
Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments	2.59	2.65	3.13	2.57	2.75	2.44	2.39	2.65	2.83	2.16	2.38
Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary)	1.85	1.77	1.64	1.85	2.10	1.58	1.59	1.95	1.70	1.72	1.75
Participated in a community-based project as part of a regular course	1.56	1.85	1.45	1.85	1.41	2.10	1.46	1.37	1.89	1.65	1.35
Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class	2.64	2.69	2.73	2.68	2.59	2.27	2.78	2.83	2.88	2.63	2.66

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Enriching Educational Experiences (EEE)

Encouraging contact among students from different economic, social, and racial or ethnic backgrounds	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Mean Rating	2.97	3.01	2.90	3.32	2.88	2.89	3.04	3.03	3.26	3.11	2.91
4: Very much	34.3%	38.0%	30.0%	51.6%	31.7%	25.9%	35.7%	42.1%	47.8%	41.8%	27.1%
3: Quite a bit	35.4%	32.0%	35.0%	29.0%	33.7%	44.4%	40.0%	28.9%	34.8%	34.5%	43.0%
2: Some	22.7%	22.7%	30.0%	19.4%	25.5%	22.2%	17.1%	18.4%	13.0%	16.4%	23.4%
1: Very little	7.6%	7.3%	5.0%	.	9.1%	7.4%	7.1%	10.5%	4.3%	7.3%	6.5%
Total (N)	729	150	20	31	208	27	70	38	23	55	107

	Mean Rating: (4=Very often, 3=Often, 2=Sometimes, 1=Never)
	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Used an electronic medium to discuss or complete an assignment	2.89	2.91	3.36	3.12	2.94	2.84	2.80	2.98	3.22	2.92	2.64
Had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity than your own	2.66	2.62	3.05	2.50	2.72	2.57	2.80	2.64	3.00	2.52	2.57
Had serious conversations with students with different religious beliefs, political opinions, personal values	2.70	2.75	2.91	2.47	2.77	2.63	2.87	2.85	2.73	2.60	2.50

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Practicum, internship, field experience, co-op experience, or clinical assignment	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Done	6.1%	9.2%	.	21.2%	3.3%	3.6%	8.3%	.	4.2%	8.6%	4.6%
Plan to do	82.0%	83.6%	90.0%	57.6%	88.6%	71.4%	76.4%	84.6%	87.5%	81.0%	79.6%
Do not plan to do	2.6%	2.0%	.	6.1%	1.4%	3.6%	2.8%	5.1%	.	3.4%	2.8%
Have not decided	9.4%	5.3%	10.0%	15.2%	6.6%	21.4%	12.5%	10.3%	8.3%	6.9%	13.0%
Total (N)	745	152	20	33	211	28	72	39	24	58	108

Community service or volunteer work	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Done	48.2%	68.5%	35.0%	60.6%	45.5%	53.6%	50.7%	38.5%	66.7%	40.4%	34.6%
Plan to do	37.0%	28.2%	40.0%	27.3%	37.0%	17.9%	39.4%	43.6%	33.3%	43.9%	52.3%
Do not plan to do	4.5%	1.3%	.	.	5.2%	10.7%	2.8%	2.6%	.	5.3%	5.6%
Have not decided	10.3%	2.0%	25.0%	12.1%	12.3%	17.9%	7.0%	15.4%	.	10.5%	7.5%
Total (N)	739	149	20	33	211	28	71	39	24	57	107

Participate in a learning community or other formal program	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Done	20.0%	22.7%	28.6%	27.3%	21.5%	14.3%	18.1%	17.9%	25.0%	10.3%	25.0%
Plan to do	23.2%	24.0%	28.6%	24.2%	23.0%	14.3%	26.4%	15.4%	12.5%	25.9%	26.9%
Do not plan to do	22.9%	24.7%	19.0%	18.2%	21.5%	25.0%	22.2%	23.1%	16.7%	31.0%	18.5%
Have not decided	33.8%	28.7%	23.8%	30.3%	34.0%	46.4%	33.3%	43.6%	45.8%	32.8%	29.6%
Total (N)	742	150	21	33	209	28	72	39	24	58	108

Foreign language coursework	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Done	23.5%	15.1%	14.3%	21.2%	12.5%	28.6%	58.3%	12.8%	12.5%	62.1%	26.9%
Plan to do	24.7%	28.9%	42.9%	9.1%	20.7%	17.9%	30.6%	20.5%	16.7%	24.1%	30.6%
Do not plan to do	32.8%	32.2%	19.0%	33.3%	43.8%	32.1%	5.6%	48.7%	37.5%	8.6%	26.9%
Have not decided	19.1%	23.7%	23.8%	36.4%	23.1%	21.4%	5.6%	17.9%	33.3%	5.2%	15.7%
Total (N)	743	152	21	33	208	28	72	39	24	58	108

Study abroad	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Done	1.2%	0.7%	.	.	1.4%	3.6%	1.4%	.	.	1.7%	0.9%
Plan to do	51.0%	56.6%	90.0%	33.3%	41.2%	35.7%	77.8%	38.5%	69.6%	69.0%	50.0%
Do not plan to do	21.1%	20.4%	.	30.3%	28.0%	28.6%	2.8%	25.6%	13.0%	8.6%	15.7%
Have not decided	26.7%	22.4%	10.0%	36.4%	29.4%	32.1%	18.1%	35.9%	17.4%	20.7%	33.3%
Total (N)	744	152	20	33	211	28	72	39	23	58	108

Independent study or self-designed major	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Done	2.0%	1.3%	.	3.0%	1.9%	.	1.4%	2.6%	4.2%	1.8%	2.8%
Plan to do	12.1%	10.7%	10.0%	3.0%	11.9%	10.7%	13.9%	15.4%	16.7%	12.3%	14.0%
Do not plan to do	54.3%	53.3%	40.0%	69.7%	58.1%	39.3%	45.8%	59.0%	58.3%	54.4%	51.4%
Have not decided	31.6%	34.7%	50.0%	24.2%	28.1%	50.0%	38.9%	23.1%	20.8%	31.6%	31.8%
Total (N)	740	150	20	33	210	28	72	39	24	57	107

Culminating senior experience (capstone course, senior project/thesis, comprehensive exam, etc.)	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Done	1.2%	2.0%	.	.	1.0%	.	1.4%	.	.	3.4%	.
Plan to do	48.9%	47.4%	47.6%	30.3%	66.7%	39.3%	44.4%	35.9%	50.0%	39.7%	36.1%
Do not plan to do	10.3%	10.5%	4.8%	21.2%	6.2%	14.3%	8.3%	10.3%	20.8%	15.5%	10.2%
Have not decided	39.6%	40.1%	47.6%	48.5%	26.2%	46.4%	45.8%	53.8%	29.2%	41.4%	53.7%
Total (N)	745	152	21	33	210	28	72	39	24	58	108

Participating in co-curricular activities	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
More than 30 hours	0.7%	0.7%	4.8%	.	0.5%	.	1.4%	.	8.3%	.	.
26-30	1.1%	1.3%	.	.	.	.	.	5.1%	.	3.4%	1.9%
21-25	1.3%	.	.	6.5%	1.0%	.	.	.	.	3.4%	2.8%
16-20	4.7%	4.0%	9.5%	6.5%	2.4%	14.3%	5.7%	2.6%	4.2%	6.9%	4.7%
11-15	6.5%	3.3%	9.5%	9.7%	4.8%	17.9%	10.0%	7.7%	4.2%	8.6%	5.6%
6-10	18.2%	25.3%	14.3%	12.9%	19.0%	10.7%	22.9%	15.4%	16.7%	10.3%	15.0%
1-5	42.5%	42.7%	23.8%	45.2%	44.3%	32.1%	38.6%	51.3%	58.3%	41.4%	44.9%
0 hours per week	24.9%	22.7%	38.1%	19.4%	28.1%	25.0%	21.4%	17.9%	8.3%	25.9%	25.2%
Total (N)	738	150	21	31	210	28	70	39	24	58	107

Attending campus events and activities	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Mean Rating	3.03	3.02	3.10	3.23	3.03	2.89	2.97	3.16	3.52	3.11	3.04
4: Very much	32.5%	33.1%	35.0%	43.3%	31.9%	18.5%	29.4%	39.5%	65.2%	37.5%	30.8%
3: Quite a bit	41.5%	40.4%	45.0%	36.7%	42.0%	51.9%	42.6%	36.8%	26.1%	35.7%	43.9%
2: Some	23.1%	21.9%	15.0%	20.0%	23.7%	29.6%	23.5%	23.7%	4.3%	26.8%	23.4%
1: Very little	2.9%	4.6%	5.0%	.	2.4%	.	4.4%	.	4.3%	.	1.9%
Total (N)	727	151	20	30	207	27	68	38	23	56	107

	Mean Rating: (4=Very often, 3=Often, 2=Sometimes, 1=Never)
	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Examined the strengths and weaknesses of your own views on a topic or issue	2.63	2.63	2.68	2.91	2.54	2.55	2.74	2.62	2.80	2.59	2.59
Tried to better understand someone else's views by imagining issue from his/her perspective	2.72	2.70	2.86	2.76	2.67	2.52	2.88	2.75	2.88	2.83	2.72
Learned something that changed the way you understand an issue or concept	2.82	2.82	3.38	2.79	2.72	2.76	2.96	2.78	2.96	3.00	2.76

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Level of Academic Challenge (LAC)

	Mean Rating: (4=Very much, 3=Quite a bit, 2=Some, 1=Very little)
	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Spending significant amounts of time studying and on academic work	3.25	3.30	3.25	3.29	3.29	3.07	3.19	3.45	3.30	3.16	3.16
Analyzing basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory	3.19	3.20	3.36	3.24	3.24	3.21	3.18	3.26	3.12	3.19	3.09
Synthesizing and organizing ideas/info/experiences into new, more complex interpretations/relationships	2.98	2.97	3.32	2.97	2.97	2.90	3.10	3.10	3.00	2.92	2.86
Making judgments about the value of information, arguments, or methods	2.91	2.95	3.36	2.91	2.94	2.86	2.95	2.88	3.04	2.83	2.81
Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations	3.21	3.23	3.27	3.15	3.36	3.07	3.04	3.28	3.19	3.18	3.06

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Worked harder than you thought you could to meet instructor's standards/expectations	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Mean Rating	2.63	2.70	3.23	2.97	2.57	2.43	2.62	2.65	2.69	2.75	2.56
4: Very often	16.4%	17.9%	36.4%	29.4%	14.2%	6.7%	13.4%	17.5%	23.1%	23.3%	13.8%
3: Often	38.5%	39.1%	50.0%	41.2%	38.5%	36.7%	41.5%	37.5%	30.8%	36.7%	41.3%
2: Sometimes	36.9%	37.8%	13.6%	26.5%	37.6%	50.0%	39.0%	37.5%	38.5%	31.7%	32.1%
1: Never	8.2%	5.1%	.	2.9%	9.6%	6.7%	6.1%	7.5%	7.7%	8.3%	12.8%
Total (N)	777	156	22	34	218	30	82	40	26	60	109

Number of assigned textbooks, books, or book-length packs of course readings	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
More than 20	5.2%	7.8%	9.1%	12.1%	3.7%	6.9%	5.3%	2.5%	.	5.1%	6.4%
11-20	15.7%	12.4%	9.1%	24.2%	12.6%	20.7%	28.9%	7.5%	42.3%	11.9%	16.5%
5-10	55.2%	56.2%	36.4%	51.5%	56.3%	37.9%	57.9%	70.0%	30.8%	54.2%	58.7%
1-4	23.2%	23.5%	45.5%	12.1%	26.5%	34.5%	7.9%	20.0%	26.9%	25.4%	17.4%
None	0.7%	.	.	.	0.9%	.	.	.	.	3.4%	0.9%
Total (N)	762	153	22	33	215	29	76	40	26	59	109

Number of written papers or reports of 20 pages or more	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
More than 20	0.3%	.	.	.	0.9%	.	.	.	.	.	.
11-20	0.3%	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	1.9%
5-10	1.2%	.	.	.	1.4%	.	.	.	.	5.0%	1.9%
1-4	7.1%	11.0%	.	9.1%	7.9%	10.3%	6.5%	2.5%	8.0%	3.3%	3.7%
None	91.1%	89.0%	100.0%	90.9%	89.7%	89.7%	93.5%	97.5%	92.0%	91.7%	92.6%
Total (N)	760	154	20	33	214	29	77	40	25	60	108

Number of written papers or reports between 5 and 19 pages	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
More than 20	0.5%	.	.	3.0%	0.5%	.	1.3%	.	.	.	0.9%
11-20	2.8%	3.2%	.	.	2.8%	.	5.2%	.	3.8%	1.7%	3.6%
5-10	27.3%	27.9%	23.8%	42.4%	24.5%	34.5%	35.1%	20.0%	30.8%	15.0%	29.1%
1-4	60.5%	62.3%	66.7%	54.5%	61.8%	58.6%	55.8%	70.0%	50.0%	65.0%	57.3%
None	8.9%	6.5%	9.5%	.	10.4%	6.9%	2.6%	10.0%	15.4%	18.3%	9.1%
Total (N)	762	154	21	33	212	29	77	40	26	60	110

Number of written papers or reports of fewer than 5 pages	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
More than 20	3.1%	1.3%	.	3.0%	1.9%	3.4%	5.2%	.	7.7%	1.7%	8.2%
11-20	12.5%	13.6%	28.6%	18.2%	8.8%	27.6%	16.9%	2.5%	23.1%	3.3%	14.5%
5-10	33.4%	33.1%	47.6%	27.3%	29.3%	34.5%	35.1%	42.5%	42.3%	38.3%	28.2%
1-4	46.6%	48.1%	14.3%	42.4%	54.4%	34.5%	37.7%	47.5%	26.9%	51.7%	47.3%
None	4.4%	3.9%	9.5%	9.1%	5.6%	.	5.2%	7.5%	.	5.0%	1.8%
Total (N)	765	154	21	33	215	29	77	40	26	60	110

Preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, homework, etc.)	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
More than 30 hours	3.8%	3.3%	28.6%	3.2%	4.8%	.	.	5.1%	8.3%	1.7%	1.9%
26-30	5.7%	5.3%	4.8%	16.1%	5.2%	3.6%	4.3%	15.4%	8.3%	3.4%	2.8%
21-25	13.9%	16.7%	14.3%	9.7%	16.7%	7.1%	11.6%	15.4%	16.7%	8.6%	13.9%
16-20	24.0%	29.3%	23.8%	22.6%	27.1%	10.7%	24.6%	25.6%	8.3%	17.2%	20.4%
11-15	22.4%	20.7%	14.3%	32.3%	19.0%	42.9%	27.5%	10.3%	20.8%	25.9%	23.1%
6-10	21.4%	18.7%	4.8%	6.5%	20.0%	21.4%	26.1%	17.9%	33.3%	25.9%	27.8%
1-5	8.5%	6.0%	9.5%	9.7%	7.1%	14.3%	5.8%	10.3%	4.2%	15.5%	10.2%
0 hours per week	0.1%	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	1.7%	.
Total (N)	738	150	21	31	210	28	69	39	24	58	108

Extent to which examinations have challenged you to do your best work	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Mean Rating	5.63	5.84	5.29	5.94	5.64	5.52	5.49	6.03	5.64	5.33	5.54
7: Very much	20.1%	27.9%	14.3%	27.3%	20.4%	13.8%	17.1%	25.0%	24.0%	13.3%	14.5%
6	38.2%	42.2%	42.9%	45.5%	36.1%	37.9%	32.9%	52.5%	36.0%	35.0%	40.0%
5	30.5%	20.1%	14.3%	21.2%	33.8%	37.9%	34.2%	22.5%	28.0%	36.7%	33.6%
4	8.5%	6.5%	23.8%	6.1%	7.9%	6.9%	13.2%	.	8.0%	6.7%	10.0%
3	1.6%	2.6%	.	.	0.9%	3.4%	2.6%	.	.	5.0%	0.9%
2	0.7%	0.6%	.	.	0.9%	.	.	.	4.0%	1.7%	.
1: Very little	0.4%	.	4.8%	.	.	.	.	.	.	1.7%	0.9%
Total (N)	764	154	21	33	216	29	76	40	25	60	110

Using computers in academic work	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Mean Rating	3.51	3.53	3.30	3.52	3.63	3.30	3.34	3.47	3.57	3.27	3.54
4: Very much	62.2%	64.2%	60.0%	58.1%	70.8%	44.4%	51.4%	60.5%	69.6%	48.2%	61.3%
3: Quite a bit	27.6%	25.2%	15.0%	35.5%	22.5%	40.7%	34.3%	26.3%	21.7%	35.7%	31.1%
2: Some	8.8%	9.9%	20.0%	6.5%	5.7%	14.8%	11.4%	13.2%	4.3%	10.7%	7.5%
1: Very little	1.4%	0.7%	5.0%	.	1.0%	.	2.9%	.	4.3%	5.4%	.
Total (N)	731	151	20	31	209	27	70	38	23	56	106

	Mean Rating: (4=Very often, 3=Often, 2=Sometimes, 1=Never)
	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Prepared two or more drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in	2.55	2.56	2.44	2.94	2.50	2.41	2.42	2.52	2.59	2.53	2.71
Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information from various sources	3.09	3.17	3.36	3.09	3.05	3.09	3.22	2.91	3.31	2.90	3.03
Included diverse perspectives in class discussions or writing assignments	2.68	2.57	3.13	2.74	2.54	2.76	2.93	2.87	2.90	2.78	2.71
Come to class without completing readings or assignments	1.97	1.95	1.76	1.97	1.91	1.97	2.07	1.85	1.90	1.98	2.08
Put together ideas/concepts from different courses when completing assignments/class discussions	2.63	2.62	3.19	2.76	2.60	2.61	2.67	2.66	2.67	2.55	2.56

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Memorizing facts, ideas, or methods from courses/readings for repetition	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Mean Rating	2.99	3.23	2.36	3.06	2.93	3.03	2.95	2.77	3.19	2.92	3.00
4: Very much	29.3%	39.6%	18.2%	38.2%	28.1%	20.7%	25.3%	20.5%	30.8%	28.8%	28.4%
3: Quite a bit	43.8%	45.5%	27.3%	35.3%	40.6%	62.1%	48.1%	41.0%	57.7%	40.7%	45.9%
2: Some	23.2%	13.0%	27.3%	20.6%	27.6%	17.2%	22.8%	33.3%	11.5%	23.7%	22.9%
1: Very little	3.7%	1.9%	27.3%	5.9%	3.7%	.	3.8%	5.1%	.	6.8%	2.8%
Total (N)	768	154	22	34	217	29	79	39	26	59	109

Number of problem sets that take you more than an hour to complete	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
More than 6	11.0%	10.4%	13.6%	12.5%	19.0%	.	6.5%	15.0%	7.7%	1.7%	7.3%
5-6	12.1%	13.6%	.	6.3%	14.8%	13.8%	7.8%	15.0%	15.4%	10.0%	10.9%
3-4	34.1%	34.4%	22.7%	31.3%	36.6%	34.5%	28.6%	30.0%	38.5%	35.0%	34.5%
1-2	34.1%	31.8%	36.4%	46.9%	27.8%	37.9%	39.0%	37.5%	34.6%	35.0%	35.5%
None	8.8%	9.7%	27.3%	3.1%	1.9%	13.8%	18.2%	2.5%	3.8%	18.3%	11.8%
Total (N)	766	154	22	32	216	29	77	40	26	60	110

Number of problem sets that take you less than an hour to complete	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
More than 6	15.8%	13.6%	4.5%	9.1%	19.9%	20.7%	14.3%	20.0%	19.2%	15.0%	13.6%
5-6	11.5%	9.1%	4.5%	18.2%	13.9%	6.9%	7.8%	10.0%	7.7%	18.3%	9.1%
3-4	28.2%	30.5%	13.6%	36.4%	26.4%	34.5%	35.1%	22.5%	34.6%	21.7%	24.5%
1-2	38.5%	42.2%	50.0%	36.4%	35.6%	37.9%	27.3%	42.5%	30.8%	40.0%	46.4%
None	6.0%	4.5%	27.3%	.	4.2%	.	15.6%	5.0%	7.7%	5.0%	6.4%
Total (N)	767	154	22	33	216	29	77	40	26	60	110

Supportive Campus Environment (SCE)

	Mean Rating: (4=Very much, 3=Quite a bit, 2=Some, 1=Very little)
	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Providing the support you need to help you succeed academically	3.25	3.28	3.40	3.45	3.25	3.04	3.23	3.37	3.43	3.16	3.20
Helping you cope with your non-academic responsibilities (work, family, etc.)	2.32	2.34	2.20	2.87	2.22	2.26	2.24	2.50	2.52	2.36	2.36
Providing the support you need to thrive socially	2.62	2.60	2.50	3.10	2.55	2.78	2.59	2.65	2.87	2.67	2.64

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Relationships with other students	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Mean Rating	5.66	5.73	5.80	5.94	5.67	5.71	5.66	5.64	5.71	5.48	5.60
7: Friendly, Supportive, Sense of belonging	26.9%	29.6%	30.0%	38.7%	29.5%	17.9%	21.1%	23.1%	29.2%	21.4%	26.9%
6	36.3%	30.9%	35.0%	38.7%	35.2%	50.0%	38.0%	51.3%	29.2%	39.3%	32.4%
5	21.0%	26.3%	25.0%	6.5%	17.6%	21.4%	29.6%	7.7%	33.3%	17.9%	24.1%
4	10.8%	10.5%	5.0%	9.7%	12.4%	7.1%	9.9%	7.7%	4.2%	14.3%	10.2%
3	2.6%	1.3%	5.0%	6.5%	2.4%	3.6%	.	5.1%	.	3.6%	3.7%
2	1.6%	1.3%	.	.	1.0%	.	1.4%	5.1%	4.2%	1.8%	2.8%
1: Unfriendly, Unsupportive, Sense of alienation	0.8%	.	.	.	1.9%	.	.	.	.	1.8%	.
Total (N)	739	152	20	31	210	28	71	39	24	56	108

Relationships with faculty members	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Mean Rating	5.16	5.11	5.52	5.58	5.17	5.18	5.14	5.33	5.46	5.25	4.86
7: Available, Helpful, Sympathetic	11.4%	7.2%	19.0%	19.4%	11.8%	14.3%	8.5%	15.4%	25.0%	12.5%	8.4%
6	30.5%	34.9%	28.6%	35.5%	31.3%	32.1%	28.2%	35.9%	33.3%	32.1%	19.6%
5	32.9%	32.9%	42.9%	32.3%	29.9%	21.4%	42.3%	25.6%	20.8%	35.7%	37.4%
4	16.7%	15.1%	4.8%	9.7%	19.4%	21.4%	14.1%	17.9%	8.3%	14.3%	23.4%
3	5.5%	6.6%	4.8%	3.2%	4.7%	10.7%	4.2%	2.6%	8.3%	.	6.5%
2	2.5%	2.6%	.	.	2.4%	.	2.8%	.	4.2%	3.6%	4.7%
1: Unavailable, Unhelpful, Unsympathetic	0.6%	0.7%	.	.	0.5%	.	.	2.6%	.	1.8%	.
Total (N)	740	152	21	31	211	28	71	39	24	56	107

Relationships with administrative personnel and offices	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Mean Rating	4.82	4.80	4.76	5.35	4.73	4.86	4.63	5.15	5.33	4.84	4.75
7: Helpful, Considerate, Flexible	10.1%	7.2%	9.5%	16.1%	9.5%	3.6%	11.3%	15.4%	20.8%	8.9%	11.1%
6	21.8%	27.0%	14.3%	35.5%	19.5%	25.0%	18.3%	33.3%	29.2%	25.0%	13.9%
5	28.3%	24.3%	33.3%	32.3%	27.6%	39.3%	23.9%	23.1%	33.3%	32.1%	27.8%
4	25.2%	25.7%	33.3%	3.2%	29.0%	17.9%	22.5%	15.4%	4.2%	17.9%	35.2%
3	10.0%	11.8%	4.8%	9.7%	8.1%	14.3%	18.3%	7.7%	4.2%	8.9%	10.2%
2	3.3%	3.3%	4.8%	3.2%	4.3%	.	4.2%	2.6%	8.3%	5.4%	1.9%
1: Unhelpful, Inconsiderate, Rigid	1.1%	0.7%	.	.	1.9%	.	1.4%	2.6%	.	1.8%	.
Total (N)	740	152	21	31	210	28	71	39	24	56	108

Evaluate the quality of academic advising you have received at your institution	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Mean Rating	3.18	3.14	3.35	3.67	3.05	3.27	2.90	3.21	3.61	3.09	3.40
4: Excellent	39.6%	35.2%	50.0%	73.3%	33.5%	46.2%	26.1%	39.5%	73.9%	28.3%	50.5%
3: Good	43.3%	47.6%	40.0%	20.0%	43.7%	38.5%	47.8%	47.4%	17.4%	54.7%	41.0%
2: Fair	12.7%	13.1%	5.0%	6.7%	17.5%	11.5%	15.9%	7.9%	4.3%	15.1%	6.7%
1: Poor	4.4%	4.1%	5.0%	.	5.3%	3.8%	10.1%	5.3%	4.3%	1.9%	1.9%
Total (N)	715	145	20	30	206	26	69	38	23	53	105

Student-Faculty Interactions (SFI)

	Mean Rating: (4=Very often, 3=Often, 2=Sometimes, 1=Never)
	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor	2.53	2.54	2.55	2.82	2.49	2.39	2.81	2.39	2.78	2.48	2.48
Talked about career plans with a faculty member or advisor	2.25	2.37	2.00	2.59	2.01	2.29	2.07	2.15	2.67	1.97	2.85
Discussed ideas from readings/classes with faculty members outside of class	1.72	1.69	1.73	1.91	1.71	1.77	1.72	1.63	1.81	1.58	1.72
Received prompt written or oral feedback from faculty on academic performance	2.66	2.65	2.45	2.94	2.60	2.47	2.77	2.75	2.54	2.73	2.64
Worked with faculty members on activities other than coursework	1.56	1.62	1.48	1.82	1.51	1.67	1.55	1.38	1.88	1.69	1.44

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Work on a research project with a faculty member outside of course or program requirements	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Done	3.7%	7.3%	.	6.1%	2.4%	3.6%	4.2%	2.6%	.	1.7%	2.8%
Plan to do	44.5%	58.3%	28.6%	21.2%	53.8%	28.6%	31.9%	74.4%	50.0%	34.5%	27.8%
Do not plan to do	14.9%	12.6%	4.8%	33.3%	8.7%	21.4%	23.6%	5.1%	8.3%	31.0%	17.6%
Have not decided	36.9%	21.9%	66.7%	39.4%	35.1%	46.4%	40.3%	17.9%	41.7%	32.8%	51.9%
Total (N)	742	151	21	33	208	28	72	39	24	58	108

Used e-mail to communicate with an instructor	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Mean Rating	3.32	3.31	3.64	3.73	3.20	3.03	3.56	3.34	3.63	3.35	3.36
4: Very often	47.9%	45.9%	68.2%	72.7%	41.8%	32.3%	61.7%	51.2%	66.7%	48.3%	49.1%
3: Often	36.1%	40.3%	27.3%	27.3%	36.4%	38.7%	32.1%	31.7%	29.6%	40.0%	38.2%
2: Sometimes	15.5%	13.2%	4.5%	.	21.3%	29.0%	6.2%	17.1%	3.7%	10.0%	12.7%
1: Never	0.4%	0.6%	.	.	0.4%	.	.	.	.	1.7%	.
Total (N)	789	159	22	33	225	31	81	41	27	60	110

Knowledge, Skills & Personal Development (KSPD)

	Mean Rating: (4=Very much, 3=Quite a bit, 2=Some, 1=Very little)
	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Acquiring a broad general education	3.17	3.29	3.30	3.32	3.13	3.04	3.24	3.16	3.48	3.20	3.08
Acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills	2.93	2.97	3.05	2.74	2.95	3.12	2.79	3.11	3.52	3.07	2.71
Writing clearly and effectively	2.95	3.08	3.05	3.19	2.80	3.12	3.12	2.76	3.26	3.04	2.87
Speaking clearly and effectively	2.68	2.77	2.80	2.97	2.48	2.96	2.88	2.43	3.09	2.87	2.70
Thinking critically and analytically	3.26	3.27	3.75	3.19	3.32	3.04	3.26	3.29	3.52	3.05	3.11
Analyzing quantitative problems	3.17	3.23	3.11	3.06	3.36	3.08	2.87	3.42	3.30	2.98	3.00
Using computing and information technology	3.28	3.24	3.55	3.35	3.50	2.88	2.99	3.29	3.61	3.20	3.10
Working effectively with others	3.11	3.07	3.60	3.26	3.12	3.12	3.16	3.11	3.61	3.07	3.02
Voting in local, state, or national elections	1.89	1.99	1.80	1.97	1.76	1.96	2.07	1.97	2.09	1.98	1.82
Learning effectively on your own	2.98	3.14	3.00	2.97	2.95	2.85	2.90	3.18	3.26	2.79	2.93
Understanding yourself	2.80	2.83	3.25	2.90	2.59	2.96	2.88	2.66	3.26	2.76	2.99
Understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds	2.68	2.64	2.90	2.81	2.53	2.92	2.81	2.74	3.13	2.81	2.69
Solving complex real-world problems	2.80	2.72	3.25	2.90	2.91	2.60	2.69	3.00	3.17	2.63	2.63
Developing a personal code of values and ethics	2.65	2.74	3.15	2.94	2.48	2.54	2.71	2.50	2.96	2.76	2.72
Contributing to the welfare of your community	2.45	2.68	2.75	3.00	2.31	2.31	2.49	2.34	3.04	2.52	2.32
Developing a deepened sense of spirituality	1.98	1.95	2.05	2.32	1.92	2.19	1.84	1.86	2.22	2.24	2.02

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Behaviors

Number of books read for personal enjoyment or academic enrichment (not assigned)	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
More than 20	2.2%	3.9%	.	3.1%	1.9%	.	3.9%	2.5%	7.7%	.	1.8%
11-20	2.9%	5.8%	.	.	2.3%	.	5.2%	7.5%	.	3.3%	2.7%
5-10	13.0%	13.0%	.	15.6%	13.1%	10.3%	18.2%	7.5%	15.4%	11.7%	15.5%
1-4	51.4%	47.4%	71.4%	59.4%	49.3%	58.6%	57.1%	60.0%	38.5%	50.0%	53.6%
None	30.4%	29.9%	28.6%	21.9%	33.3%	31.0%	15.6%	22.5%	38.5%	35.0%	26.4%
Total (N)	762	154	21	32	213	29	77	40	26	60	110

	Mean Rating: (4=Very often, 3=Often, 2=Sometimes, 1=Never)
	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Attended an art exhibit, play, dance, music, theater, or other performance	2.05	2.03	2.95	2.24	1.96	1.76	2.29	1.97	2.52	2.15	1.97
Exercised or participated in physical fitness activities	3.11	3.14	3.09	3.18	2.96	2.93	3.17	3.25	3.28	3.33	3.19
Participated in activities to enhance your spirituality (worship, meditation, prayer, etc.)	2.11	2.10	1.91	2.52	2.00	2.24	2.12	2.33	2.04	2.36	2.06

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Working for pay on campus	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
21-25	0.6%	.	.	.	0.5%	.	.	.	4.2%	1.7%	0.9%
16-20	0.7%	0.7%	.	3.2%	0.5%	.	.	.	.	1.7%	0.9%
11-15	1.9%	4.0%	.	.	1.4%	3.6%	2.9%	.	4.2%	1.7%	0.9%
6-10	4.7%	4.0%	.	3.2%	3.3%	3.6%	5.7%	10.3%	4.2%	6.9%	7.5%
1-5	2.2%	4.0%	.	6.5%	1.4%	.	1.4%	2.6%	4.2%	1.7%	1.9%
0 hours per week	90.0%	87.4%	100.0%	87.1%	92.8%	92.9%	90.0%	87.2%	83.3%	86.2%	87.9%
Total (N)	738	151	21	31	209	28	70	39	24	58	107

Working for pay off campus	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
More than 30 hours	0.3%	0.7%	.	.	0.5%	.	1.4%	.	.	.	.
26-30	0.3%	0.7%	.	.	.	.	.	2.6%	.	.	.
21-25	1.2%	1.3%	.	3.2%	.	.	1.4%	.	.	3.4%	2.8%
16-20	1.2%	3.3%	5.3%	3.2%	.	.	1.4%	.	.	.	0.9%
11-15	2.9%	2.0%	.	9.7%	1.4%	7.1%	2.9%	2.6%	8.3%	8.6%	2.8%
6-10	4.6%	7.9%	.	3.2%	3.8%	3.6%	4.3%	.	4.2%	10.3%	1.9%
1-5	3.8%	4.6%	.	9.7%	3.8%	3.6%	2.9%	.	4.2%	3.4%	3.7%
0 hours per week	85.8%	79.5%	94.7%	71.0%	90.5%	85.7%	85.7%	94.9%	83.3%	74.1%	88.0%
Total (N)	738	151	19	31	210	28	70	39	24	58	108

Relaxing and socializing (watching TV, partying, etc.)	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
More than 30 hours	5.1%	3.3%	4.8%	3.2%	6.2%	10.7%	2.9%	.	.	5.3%	8.4%
26-30	2.3%	0.7%	4.8%	.	2.4%	7.1%	2.9%	.	4.2%	3.5%	0.9%
21-25	6.0%	2.0%	9.5%	6.5%	7.6%	7.1%	7.1%	7.9%	.	3.5%	4.7%
16-20	14.6%	16.0%	.	22.6%	15.2%	14.3%	12.9%	2.6%	16.7%	15.8%	15.9%
11-15	20.6%	15.3%	33.3%	22.6%	18.1%	21.4%	24.3%	7.9%	29.2%	24.6%	27.1%
6-10	29.1%	35.3%	19.0%	16.1%	31.4%	28.6%	28.6%	36.8%	16.7%	28.1%	26.2%
1-5	21.5%	26.7%	28.6%	29.0%	18.1%	10.7%	21.4%	42.1%	29.2%	17.5%	16.8%
0 hours per week	0.9%	0.7%	.	.	1.0%	.	.	2.6%	4.2%	1.8%	.
Total (N)	736	150	21	31	210	28	70	38	24	57	107

Providing care for dependents living with you	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
More than 30 hours	0.1%	.	.	.	0.5%	.	.	.	.	.	.
21-25	0.3%	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	1.8%	0.9%
16-20	0.5%	0.7%	.	.	.	.	1.4%	.	.	.	0.9%
11-15	0.3%	.	.	.	0.5%	3.6%	.	.	.	.	.
6-10	1.8%	2.0%	4.8%	.	1.0%	3.6%	.	2.6%	.	3.5%	2.8%
1-5	5.6%	4.7%	.	12.9%	5.7%	7.1%	2.9%	7.9%	13.0%	7.0%	5.6%
0 hours per week	91.4%	92.7%	95.2%	87.1%	92.3%	85.7%	95.7%	89.5%	87.0%	87.7%	89.7%
Total (N)	734	150	21	31	209	28	70	38	23	57	107

Commuting to class (driving, walking, etc.)	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
More than 30 hours	0.2%	0.7%	.	3.2%	.	.	.	.	.	.	.
26-30	0.2%	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	0.9%
21-25	0.3%	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	1.8%	0.9%
16-20	1.1%	.	.	3.2%	1.9%	.	.	.	.	1.8%	0.9%
11-15	3.5%	2.7%	9.5%	6.5%	3.3%	7.1%	4.3%	.	4.2%	1.8%	3.7%
6-10	15.7%	20.0%	28.6%	9.7%	16.7%	.	17.1%	23.7%	25.0%	12.3%	13.1%
1-5	73.5%	66.7%	52.4%	77.4%	74.3%	82.1%	75.7%	65.8%	66.7%	75.4%	78.5%
0 hours per week	5.5%	10.0%	9.5%	.	3.8%	10.7%	2.9%	10.5%	4.2%	7.0%	1.9%
Total (N)	736	150	21	31	210	28	70	38	24	57	107

Global Satisfaction

Evaluate your entire educational experience at this institution	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Mean Rating	3.37	3.37	3.60	3.55	3.36	3.35	3.39	3.45	3.61	3.24	3.30
4: Excellent	44.3%	44.1%	65.0%	58.1%	44.7%	38.5%	46.4%	52.6%	65.2%	33.3%	37.1%
3: Good	49.0%	49.7%	30.0%	38.7%	47.6%	57.7%	46.4%	42.1%	30.4%	57.4%	57.1%
2: Fair	5.8%	4.8%	5.0%	3.2%	6.8%	3.8%	7.2%	2.6%	4.3%	9.3%	3.8%
1: Poor	0.9%	1.4%	.	.	1.0%	.	.	2.6%	.	.	1.9%
Total (N)	717	145	20	31	206	26	69	38	23	54	105

If starting over, would you go to the same institution?	NCSU	CALS	Design	CED	COE	CNR	CHASS	PAMS	COT	PCOM	FYC
Definitely yes	56.9%	60.7%	65.0%	61.3%	55.3%	50.0%	56.5%	63.2%	87.0%	50.0%	57.1%
Probably yes	34.0%	31.0%	30.0%	38.7%	37.9%	42.3%	31.9%	26.3%	13.0%	35.2%	30.5%
Probably no	7.5%	6.2%	5.0%	.	6.3%	3.8%	10.1%	5.3%	.	14.8%	8.6%
Definitely no	1.6%	2.1%	.	.	0.5%	3.8%	1.4%	5.3%	.	.	3.8%
Total (N)	717	145	20	31	206	26	69	38	23	54	105

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