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Campus Climate Survey Trends (Graduate)

Tables of Results
College of Textiles


The NC State University Campus Climate Survey was conducted in two years: 2004 and 2010. This page shows trends in survey responses for items included in both survey waves, for students enrolled in the College of Textiles.

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Section A: Your NC State Experience Section C: Multicultural Activities on Campus Section E: Campus Climate
Section B: Interacting with Others Section D: Role of Diversity in Higher Education Section F: Shaping Attitudes about Diversity

Section A: Your NC State Experience

Overall experience at NC State

Overall experience at NC State Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
Total (N)
Year 3.3 36.4% 54.5% 9.1% 22
2004
2010 3.1 24.4% 65.9% 9.8% 41

Feel like you have a good support network 1

Feel like you have a good support network Mean 2: Seldom
3: Occasionally 4: Often
5: Always
Total (N)
Year 4.3 4.8% 9.5% 38.1% 47.6% 21
2004
2010 3.8 12.2% 14.6% 51.2% 22.0% 41

Feel physically threatened 1

Feel physically threatened Mean 1: Never
2: Seldom
3: Occasionally Total (N)
Year 1.1 85.7% 14.3% . 21
2004
2010 1.3 72.5% 25.0% 2.5% 40

Comfort: Attending events/hanging out at Talley Student Center 2 3

Comfort: Attending events/hanging out at Talley Student Center Mean 5: Very
comfortable

4: Comfortable

3: Neither
comfortable
nor uncomfortable
2: Uncomfortable

1: Very uncomfortable

Total (N)
Year 3.6 18.2% 36.4% 36.4% 4.5% 4.5% 22
2004
2010 4.0 20.7% 58.6% 20.7% . . 29

Comfort: Attending events/hanging out at Witherspoon Center 2 3

Comfort: Attending events/hanging out at Witherspoon Center Mean 5: Very
comfortable

4: Comfortable

3: Neither
comfortable
nor uncomfortable
2: Uncomfortable

1: Very uncomfortable

Total (N)
Year 3.6 18.2% 36.4% 36.4% 4.5% 4.5% 22
2004
2010 4.0 23.1% 53.8% 23.1% . . 13

Comfort: Participating in a research project with faculty 2

Comfort: Participating in research project with faculty Mean 5: Very
comfortable

4: Comfortable

3: Neither
comfortable
nor uncomfortable
2: Uncomfortable

Total (N)
Year 4.7 72.7% 27.3% . . 22
2004
2010 4.3 41.2% 50.0% 2.9% 5.9% 34

Comfort: Participating in campus social life 2

Comfort: Participating in campus social life Mean 5: Very
comfortable

4: Comfortable

3: Neither
comfortable
nor uncomfortable
2: Uncomfortable

Total (N)
Year 4.1 42.9% 38.1% 9.5% 9.5% 21
2004
2010 3.8 15.4% 57.7% 19.2% 7.7% 26

Comfort: Meeting with advisor 2

Comfort: Meeting with advisor Mean 5: Very
comfortable

4: Comfortable

3: Neither
comfortable
nor uncomfortable
2: Uncomfortable

Total (N)
Year* 4.6 72.7% 22.7% . 4.5% 22
2004
2010 4.3 44.7% 44.7% 10.5% . 38

Comfort: Meeting with graduate committee 2

Comfort: Meeting with graduate committee Mean 5: Very
comfortable

4: Comfortable

3: Neither
comfortable
nor uncomfortable
2: Uncomfortable

Total (N)
Year 4.4 54.5% 36.4% 4.5% 4.5% 22
2004
2010 3.9 23.3% 50.0% 23.3% 3.3% 30

Comfort: Working with research team 2

Comfort: Working with research team Mean 5: Very
comfortable

4: Comfortable

3: Neither
comfortable
nor uncomfortable
2: Uncomfortable

Total (N)
Year 4.5 54.5% 40.9% 4.5% . 22
2004
2010 4.2 42.4% 36.4% 15.2% 6.1% 33

Comfort: Participating in multicultural/ethnic activities on campus 2

Comfort: Participating in multicultural/ethnic activities on campus Mean 5: Very
comfortable

4: Comfortable

3: Neither
comfortable
nor uncomfortable
2: Uncomfortable

Total (N)
Year 4.2 36.4% 50.0% 13.6% . 22
2004
2010 3.8 15.0% 55.0% 20.0% 10.0% 20

Comfort: Participating in student organizations 2

Comfort: Participating in student organizations Mean 5: Very
comfortable

4: Comfortable

3: Neither
comfortable
nor uncomfortable
2: Uncomfortable

Total (N)
Year* 4.4 50.0% 36.4% 13.6% . 22
2004
2010 4.0 17.9% 67.9% 7.1% 7.1% 28

Comfort: Interacting with department/program support staff 2 4

Comfort: Interacting with department/program support staff Mean 5: Very
comfortable

4: Comfortable

3: Neither
comfortable
nor uncomfortable
2: Uncomfortable

Total (N)
Year 4.3 40.9% 54.5% . 4.5% 22
2004
2010 4.4 42.5% 52.5% 5.0% . 40

Comfort: Interacting with top level administrators 2

Comfort: Interacting with top level administrators Mean 5: Very
comfortable

4: Comfortable

3: Neither
comfortable
nor uncomfortable
2: Uncomfortable

Total (N)
Year 3.6 13.6% 40.9% 40.9% 4.5% 22
2004
2010 3.8 13.8% 55.2% 24.1% 6.9% 29

Comfort: Interacting with faculty during office hrs/outside classroom 2

Comfort: Interacting with faculty during office hrs/outside classroom Mean 5: Very
comfortable

4: Comfortable

3: Neither
comfortable
nor uncomfortable
1: Very uncomfortable

Total (N)
Year 4.5 50.0% 50.0% . . 22
2004
2010 4.2 39.0% 51.2% 7.3% 2.4% 41

Working hard leads to desired grade 5

Working hard leads to desired grade Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

Total (N)
Year 4.4 36.4% 63.6% . . 22
2004
2010 4.2 35.0% 57.5% 2.5% 5.0% 40

Ignored in class when attempting to participate 5

Ignored in class when attempting to participate Mean 4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Year 1.9 . 18.2% 54.5% 27.3% 22
2004
2010 1.7 5.0% 10.0% 35.0% 50.0% 40

Comments taken seriously by instructor 5

Comments taken seriously by instructor Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Year 4.0 31.8% 50.0% 4.5% 9.1% 4.5% 22
2004
2010 3.8 15.0% 62.5% 12.5% 7.5% 2.5% 40

Ignored by classmates/given trivial jobs during group work 5

Ignored by classmates/given trivial jobs during group work Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Year 2.2 9.1% . 13.6% 59.1% 18.2% 22
2004
2010 1.7 . 2.5% 7.5% 45.0% 45.0% 40

Faculty recognize importance of ideas 5

Faculty recognize importance of ideas Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

Total (N)
Year 4.1 22.7% 63.6% 13.6% . 22
2004
2010 3.8 17.5% 45.0% 35.0% 2.5% 40

Singled out to speak on behalf of specific group 5

Singled out to speak on behalf of specific group Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Year 2.6 4.5% 9.1% 36.4% 40.9% 9.1% 22
2004
2010 2.1 2.5% 12.5% 20.0% 25.0% 40.0% 40

Professors communicate welcomeness in course 5

Professors communicate welcomeness in course Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
Total (N)
Year 4.3 31.8% 63.6% 4.5% 22
2004
2010 4.3 38.5% 56.4% 5.1% 39

Comfortable among students in courses 5 6

Comfortable among students in courses Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

Total (N)
Year 4.0 22.7% 63.6% 9.1% 4.5% 22
2004
2010 4.2 27.5% 62.5% 7.5% 2.5% 40

Faculty support for attending conferences 7

Faculty support for attending conferences Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Year* 2.7 25.8% 35.5% 19.4% 19.4% 31
2010

Faculty support for presenting at conferences 7

Faculty support for presenting at conferences Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Year 3.0 22.2% 61.1% 11.1% 5.6% 18
2004
2010 2.5 16.7% 36.7% 23.3% 23.3% 30

Supportiveness of advisor/committee chair 7

Supportiveness of advisor/committee chair Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Year 3.5 54.5% 40.9% 4.5% . 22
2004
2010 3.1 32.4% 45.9% 16.2% 5.4% 37

Committee responsiveness 7

Committee responsiveness Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Year 3.3 31.6% 63.2% 5.3% . 19
2004
2010 2.9 13.3% 63.3% 20.0% 3.3% 30

Ability to select committee you are comfortable working with 7

Ability to select committee you are comfortable working with Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Year 3.2 30.0% 60.0% 5.0% 5.0% 20
2004
2010 2.8 18.8% 50.0% 18.8% 12.5% 32

Ability to work effectively with lab partners/research group 7

Ability to work effectively with lab partners/research group Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Year 3.2 33.3% 52.4% 14.3% . 21
2004
2010 3.0 21.9% 62.5% 12.5% 3.1% 32

Selection process for TAs/RAs 7

Selection process for TAs/RAs Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Year 3.0 27.3% 54.5% 13.6% 4.5% 22
2004
2010 2.5 19.4% 41.7% 8.3% 30.6% 36

Selection process for other funding opportunities 7

Selection process for other funding opportunities Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Year 3.1 33.3% 50.0% 5.6% 11.1% 18
2004
2010 2.3 15.6% 34.4% 15.6% 34.4% 32
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Section B: Interacting with Others

Interact with students from different race/ethnicity 8

Interact with students from different race/ethnicity Mean 5: Very
often
4: Often
3: Sometimes Total (N)
Year 4.5 59.1% 27.3% 13.6% 22
2004
2010 4.6 71.8% 17.9% 10.3% 39

Interact with students who have a disability 8

Interact with students who have a disability Mean 4: Often
3: Sometimes 2: Seldom
1: Never
Total (N)
Year* 2.8 15.0% 50.0% 35.0% . 20
2004
2010 2.4 21.4% 21.4% 32.1% 25.0% 28

Interact with students with different religious belief 8

Interact with students with different religious belief Mean 5: Very
often
4: Often
3: Sometimes Total (N)
Year 4.3 45.5% 40.9% 13.6% 22
2004
2010 4.3 48.6% 37.1% 14.3% 35

Interact with students with different sexual orientation 8

Interact with students with different sexual orientation Mean 5: Very
often
4: Often
3: Sometimes 2: Seldom
1: Never
Total (N)
Year 2.9 . 36.8% 21.1% 36.8% 5.3% 19
2004
2010 3.3 21.4% 28.6% 21.4% 10.7% 17.9% 28

Interact with students from different social/economic background 8

Interact with students from different social/economic background Mean 5: Very
often
4: Often
3: Sometimes Total (N)
Year 4.4 40.0% 55.0% 5.0% 20
2004
2010 4.4 51.4% 40.0% 8.6% 35

Socialized with student of different race/ethnicity than own within past year 8

Socialized with student of different race/ethnicity than own within past year Mean 5: Very
often
4: Often
3: Sometimes 2: Seldom
1: Never
Total (N)
Year 4.0 31.8% 45.5% 13.6% 9.1% . 22
2004
2010 3.9 36.8% 31.6% 21.1% 7.9% 2.6% 38

Worked in class with student of different race/ethnicity within past year 8

Worked in class with student of different race/ethnicity within past year Mean 5: Very
often
4: Often
3: Sometimes 2: Seldom
1: Never
Total (N)
Year 4.0 36.4% 36.4% 18.2% 4.5% 4.5% 22
2004
2010 4.1 39.5% 42.1% 13.2% . 5.3% 38

Worked outside class with student of different race/ethnicity within past year 8

Worked outside class with student of different race/ethnicity within past year Mean 5: Very
often
4: Often
3: Sometimes 2: Seldom
1: Never
Total (N)
Year 3.5 28.6% 28.6% 23.8% 4.8% 14.3% 21
2004
2010 3.9 29.7% 43.2% 21.6% . 5.4% 37

Worked on a research team with student of different race/ethnicity within past year 8

Worked on a research team with student of different race/ethnicity within past year Mean 5: Very
often
4: Often
3: Sometimes 2: Seldom
1: Never
Total (N)
Year 3.6 31.8% 27.3% 22.7% 9.1% 9.1% 22
2004
2010 3.7 35.3% 29.4% 17.6% 2.9% 14.7% 34

Number of classes taught by instructor of different race/ethnicity

Number of classes taught by instructor of different race/ethnicity None A few Some Most All Total (N)
Year . 9.1% 40.9% 31.8% 18.2% 22
2004
2010 5.0% 25.0% 17.5% 32.5% 20.0% 40

Committee members of a different racial/ethnic/cultural background 9

Committee members of a different racial/ethnic/cultural background Yes No Not Applicable Total (N)
Year 77.3% 13.6% 9.1% 22
2004
2010 60.0% 22.5% 17.5% 40

Number of roommates of different race/ethnicity

Number of roommates of different race/ethnicity Never had
a roommate
Never
Once
Twice
Three or more
times
Total (N)
Year* 13.6% 22.7% 27.3% 27.3% 9.1% 22
2004
2010 42.5% 42.5% 7.5% 5.0% 2.5% 40
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Section C: Multicultural Activities on Campus

Number of grad courses with diversity issues clearly integrated

Number of grad courses with diversity issues clearly integrated None A few Some Most All Total (N)
Year 54.5% 40.9% 4.5% . . 22
2004
2010 56.4% 25.6% 12.8% 2.6% 2.6% 39

Impact of courses on thinking about/understanding of diversity

Impact of courses on thinking about/understanding of diversity Mean 5: Very
positive impact
4: Positive
impact
3: Neither
positive nor
negative impact
2: Negative
impact

Total (N)
Year 3.4 10.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10
2004
2010 3.8 11.8% 58.8% 29.4% . 17

Participation in diversity/multicultural events

Participation in diversity/multicultural events Never
Once
Two or three
times
Four or more
times
Total (N)
Year* 31.8% 9.1% 27.3% 31.8% 22
2004
2010 64.1% 10.3% 20.5% 5.1% 39

Reasons for not participating: Not aware 10

Reasons for not participating: Not aware Yes, a reason No, not a reason Total (N)
Year 59.1% 40.9% 22
2004
2010 56.0% 44.0% 25

Reasons for not participating: Event has nothing to do with me 10

Reasons for not participating: Event has nothing to do with me Yes, a reason No, not a reason Total (N)
Year* 9.1% 90.9% 22
2004
2010 36.0% 64.0% 25

Reasons for not participating: Not enough time 10

Reasons for not participating: Not enough time Yes, a reason No, not a reason Total (N)
Year 54.5% 45.5% 22
2004
2010 68.0% 32.0% 25

Reasons for not participating: Not convenient for schedule 10

Reasons for not participating: Not convenient for schedule Yes, a reason No, not a reason Total (N)
Year 59.1% 40.9% 22
2004
2010 52.0% 48.0% 25

Reasons for not participating: Uncomfortable 10

Reasons for not participating: Uncomfortable Yes, a reason No, not a reason Total (N)
Year 13.6% 86.4% 22
2004
2010 4.0% 96.0% 25

Reasons for not participating: Friends do not participate 10

Reasons for not participating: Friends do not participate Yes, a reason No, not a reason Total (N)
Year 13.6% 86.4% 22
2004
2010 28.0% 72.0% 25

Reasons for not participating: Uninteresting topic 10

Reasons for not participating: Uninteresting topic Yes, a reason No, not a reason Total (N)
Year 13.6% 86.4% 22
2004
2010 16.0% 84.0% 25

Reasons for not participating: Location 10

Reasons for not participating: Location Yes, a reason No, not a reason Total (N)
Year 4.5% 95.5% 22
2004
2010 20.0% 80.0% 25

Reasons for not participating: Cost 10

Reasons for not participating: Cost Yes, a reason No, not a reason Total (N)
Year 18.2% 81.8% 22
2004
2010 4.0% 96.0% 25

Reasons for not participating: Other 10

Reasons for not participating: Other Yes, a reason No, not a reason Total (N)
Year 9.1% 90.9% 22
2004
2010 4.0% 96.0% 25
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Section D: The Role of Diversity in Higher Education

NCSU provides environment for free expression of ideas/opinions/beliefs 11

NCSU provides environment for free expression of ideas/opinions/beliefs Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

Total (N)
Year 3.8 13.6% 54.5% 27.3% 4.5% 22
2004
2010 4.0 20.0% 62.9% 14.3% 2.9% 35

NCSU is good place to learn about multicultural issues/perspectives 11

NCSU is good place to learn about multicultural issues/perspectives Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Year 3.5 13.6% 45.5% 22.7% 13.6% 4.5% 22
2004
2010 3.9 14.7% 58.8% 23.5% 2.9% . 34

NCSU places too much emphasis on diversity 11

NCSU places too much emphasis on diversity Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

Total (N)
Year 2.7 4.5% 4.5% 50.0% 40.9% 22
2004
2010 3.4 14.3% 25.7% 42.9% 17.1% 35

Diversity is good for NCSU 11

Diversity is good for NCSU Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

Total (N)
Year 4.5 54.5% 45.5% . . 22
2004
2010 4.1 25.7% 57.1% 14.3% 2.9% 35

Efforts to increase diversity lead to admission of less qualified students 11

Efforts to increase diversity lead to admission of less qualified students Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Year* 2.5 . 13.6% 31.8% 40.9% 13.6% 22
2004
2010 3.3 17.1% 17.1% 45.7% 17.1% 2.9% 35

Efforts to increase diversity lead to less qualified faculty/staff/admin 11

Efforts to increase diversity lead to less qualified faculty/staff/admin Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Year* 2.2 4.5% 13.6% 9.1% 40.9% 31.8% 22
2004
2010 3.1 14.3% 20.0% 34.3% 28.6% 2.9% 35

Enhancing ability to partic in multicultural society should be part of univ mission 11

Enhancing ability to partic in multicultural society should be part of univ mission Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

Total (N)
Year 4.3 31.8% 63.6% 4.5% . 22
2004
2010 3.7 17.1% 48.6% 17.1% 17.1% 35

Fostering intellectual diversity should be goal of NCSU 11

Fostering intellectual diversity should be goal of NCSU Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Year 4.3 31.8% 63.6% 4.5% . . 22
2004
2010 3.7 14.3% 51.4% 22.9% 8.6% 2.9% 35

Building diverse/inclusive community should be key goal of NCSU 11

Building diverse/inclusive community should be key goal of NCSU Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Year 4.2 27.3% 63.6% 9.1% . . 22
2004
2010 3.6 14.3% 45.7% 28.6% 8.6% 2.9% 35

Easy to find diversity info on NCSU website 11

Easy to find diversity info on NCSU website Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

Total (N)
Year 3.0 9.1% 13.6% 45.5% 31.8% 22
2004
2010 3.3 8.6% 20.0% 65.7% 5.7% 35

Learning about different cultures is important part of grad education 11

Learning about different cultures is important part of grad education Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Year 4.1 36.4% 45.5% 13.6% 4.5% . 22
2004
2010 3.6 20.0% 37.1% 28.6% 11.4% 2.9% 35

Including diversity in curriculum detracts from more important knowledge 11

Including diversity in curriculum detracts from more important knowledge Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Year* 2.9 9.1% 13.6% 31.8% 45.5% . 22
2004
2010 3.3 11.4% 28.6% 42.9% 8.6% 8.6% 35

Developing respect for diversity will better enable me to work in chosen field 11

Developing respect for diversity will better enable me to work in chosen field Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Year 4.3 45.5% 45.5% 4.5% 4.5% . 22
2004
2010 3.9 25.7% 45.7% 22.9% 2.9% 2.9% 35

Developing respect for diversity will better enable me live in my community 11

Developing respect for diversity will better enable me live in my community Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Year 4.4 40.9% 54.5% 4.5% . . 22
2004
2010 3.7 20.0% 42.9% 25.7% 8.6% 2.9% 35

Interaction with different people is essential part of grad education 11

Interaction with different people is essential part of grad education Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Year 4.2 40.9% 45.5% 9.1% 4.5% . 22
2004
2010 3.6 25.7% 34.3% 20.0% 14.3% 5.7% 35
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Section E: Campus Climate

Faculty respect for grad students in general

Faculty respect for grad students in general Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Year 3.3 36.4% 59.1% . 4.5% 22
2004
2010 3.2 37.5% 46.9% 12.5% 3.1% 32

Faculty respect for minority grad students

Faculty respect for minority grad students Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Year 3.1 36.4% 50.0% 4.5% 9.1% 22
2004
2010 3.3 46.9% 40.6% 9.4% 3.1% 32

Undergrad respect for minority TAs

Undergrad respect for minority TAs Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Year 2.7 13.6% 54.5% 18.2% 13.6% 22
2004
2010 2.9 28.1% 43.8% 18.8% 9.4% 32

Undergrad respect for female TAs

Undergrad respect for female TAs Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
Total (N)
Year 2.9 13.6% 63.6% 22.7% 22
2004
2010 3.3 34.4% 56.3% 9.4% 32

Grad student respect for faculty

Grad student respect for faculty Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
Total (N)
Year 3.5 54.5% 40.9% 4.5% 22
2004
2010 3.3 37.5% 59.4% 3.1% 32

Grad student respect for minority faculty

Grad student respect for minority faculty Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Year 3.4 50.0% 40.9% 9.1% . 22
2004
2010 3.2 34.4% 53.1% 9.4% 3.1% 32

Faculty respect for female grad students

Faculty respect for female grad students Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
Total (N)
Year 3.3 40.9% 50.0% 9.1% 22
2004
2010 3.3 40.6% 53.1% 6.3% 32

Grad student respect for female faculty

Grad student respect for female faculty Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
Total (N)
Year 3.4 40.9% 54.5% 4.5% 22
2004
2010 3.3 37.5% 59.4% 3.1% 32

Friendships between grad students of different racial/ethnic groups

Friendships between grad students of different racial/ethnic groups Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Year 3.0 31.8% 40.9% 18.2% 9.1% 22
2004
2010 3.3 34.4% 56.3% 9.4% . 32

Friendships between heterosexual and GLBT grad students

Friendships between heterosexual and GLBT grad students Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Year 2.6 18.2% 36.4% 31.8% 13.6% 22
2004
2010 3.1 31.3% 50.0% 12.5% 6.3% 32

NCSU Supportiveness: African American students

NCSU Supportiveness: African American students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
Total (N)
Year 3.9 18.2% 50.0% 31.8% 22
2004
2010 4.0 21.9% 59.4% 18.8% 32

NCSU Supportiveness: Native American/Alaska Native students

NCSU Supportiveness: Native American/Alaska Native students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
Total (N)
Year 3.6 9.1% 40.9% 50.0% 22
2004
2010 3.9 18.8% 50.0% 31.3% 32

NCSU Supportiveness: Asian students

NCSU Supportiveness: Asian students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 4.0 36.4% 31.8% 27.3% 4.5% 22
2004
2010 4.0 28.1% 46.9% 21.9% 3.1% 32

NCSU Supportiveness: Hispanic/Latino students

NCSU Supportiveness: Hispanic/Latino students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 3.5 13.6% 36.4% 40.9% 9.1% 22
2004
2010 3.8 15.6% 50.0% 34.4% . 32

NCSU Supportiveness: White students

NCSU Supportiveness: White students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 4.3 40.9% 45.5% 13.6% . . 22
2004
2010 3.8 25.0% 40.6% 25.0% 6.3% 3.1% 32

NCSU Supportiveness: International students

NCSU Supportiveness: International students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year* 3.7 27.3% 40.9% 9.1% 22.7% 22
2004
2010 4.1 25.0% 62.5% 12.5% . 32

NCSU Supportiveness: Female students

NCSU Supportiveness: Female students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 4.0 27.3% 40.9% 31.8% . 22
2004
2010 3.9 21.9% 50.0% 21.9% 6.3% 32

NCSU Supportiveness: Male students

NCSU Supportiveness: Male students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 4.0 31.8% 36.4% 31.8% . 22
2004
2010 3.8 18.8% 53.1% 21.9% 6.3% 32

NCSU Supportiveness: Gay, lesbian and bisexual students

NCSU Supportiveness: Gay, lesbian and bisexual students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 3.5 18.2% 18.2% 54.5% 9.1% 22
2004
2010 3.7 15.6% 40.6% 37.5% 6.3% 32

Note: Transgendered students were included in 2004 question wording, but not 2010 wording.

NCSU Supportiveness: Christian students

NCSU Supportiveness: Christian students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 3.7 18.2% 36.4% 45.5% . 22
2004
2010 3.9 21.9% 50.0% 25.0% 3.1% 32

NCSU Supportiveness: Nontraditional students

NCSU Supportiveness: Nontraditional students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 3.6 18.2% 36.4% 36.4% 9.1% 22
2004
2010 3.8 15.6% 53.1% 21.9% 9.4% 32

NCSU Supportiveness: Poor/working class students

NCSU Supportiveness: Poor/working class students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 3.7 18.2% 40.9% 36.4% 4.5% 22
2004
2010 3.9 21.9% 53.1% 21.9% 3.1% 32

NCSU Supportiveness: Middle class students

NCSU Supportiveness: Middle class students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 3.8 18.2% 40.9% 40.9% . . 22
2004
2010 3.6 15.6% 43.8% 31.3% 6.3% 3.1% 32

NCSU Supportiveness: Upper class/wealthy students

NCSU Supportiveness: Upper class/wealthy students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
Total (N)
Year 3.8 22.7% 36.4% 40.9% 22
2004
2010 3.9 18.8% 53.1% 28.1% 32

NCSU Supportiveness: Students with children

NCSU Supportiveness: Students with children Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 3.5 13.6% 27.3% 54.5% 4.5% 22
2004
2010 3.8 15.6% 53.1% 21.9% 9.4% 32

Grad Program Supportiveness: African American students

Grad Program Supportiveness: African American students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 4.0 23.8% 57.1% 14.3% 4.8% 21
2004
2010 4.0 23.3% 53.3% 23.3% . 30

Grad Program Supportiveness: Native American/Alaska Native students

Grad Program Supportiveness: Native American/Alaska Native students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 3.8 14.3% 47.6% 38.1% . 21
2004
2010 3.8 13.3% 53.3% 30.0% 3.3% 30

Grad Program Supportiveness: Asian students

Grad Program Supportiveness: Asian students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
Total (N)
Year 4.2 42.9% 38.1% 19.0% 21
2004
2010 4.2 33.3% 50.0% 16.7% 30

Grad Program Supportiveness: Hispanic/Latino students

Grad Program Supportiveness: Hispanic/Latino students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 3.8 20.0% 40.0% 40.0% . 20
2004
2010 3.8 20.0% 43.3% 33.3% 3.3% 30

Grad Program Supportiveness: White students

Grad Program Supportiveness: White students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 4.4 47.6% 42.9% 9.5% . . 21
2004
2010 3.7 20.0% 46.7% 20.0% 10.0% 3.3% 30

Grad Program Supportiveness: International students

Grad Program Supportiveness: International students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 4.1 38.1% 47.6% 4.8% 9.5% 21
2004
2010 4.2 33.3% 56.7% 10.0% . 30

Grad Program Supportiveness: Female students

Grad Program Supportiveness: Female students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 4.2 33.3% 57.1% 9.5% . 21
2004
2010 4.0 23.3% 53.3% 20.0% 3.3% 30

Grad Program Supportiveness: Male students

Grad Program Supportiveness: Male students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 4.0 28.6% 47.6% 23.8% . 21
2004
2010 3.9 23.3% 50.0% 20.0% 6.7% 30

Grad Program Supportiveness: Gay, lesbian and bisexual students

Grad Program Supportiveness: Gay, lesbian and bisexual students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 3.2 9.5% 14.3% 66.7% 9.5% 21
2004
2010 3.7 16.7% 40.0% 40.0% 3.3% 30

Note: Transgendered students were included in 2004 question wording, but not 2010 wording.

Grad Program Supportiveness: Christian students

Grad Program Supportiveness: Christian students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
Total (N)
Year 3.7 19.0% 28.6% 52.4% 21
2004
2010 3.8 16.1% 51.6% 32.3% 31

Grad Program Supportiveness: Nontraditional students

Grad Program Supportiveness: Nontraditional students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 3.9 23.8% 38.1% 38.1% . 21
2004
2010 3.8 19.4% 45.2% 29.0% 6.5% 31

Grad Program Supportiveness: Poor/working class students

Grad Program Supportiveness: Poor/working class students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 3.8 19.0% 47.6% 28.6% 4.8% 21
2004
2010 3.9 22.6% 48.4% 25.8% 3.2% 31

Grad Program Supportiveness: Middle class students

Grad Program Supportiveness: Middle class students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 3.9 19.0% 47.6% 33.3% . . 21
2004
2010 3.7 19.4% 41.9% 32.3% 3.2% 3.2% 31

Grad Program Supportiveness: Upper class/wealthy students

Grad Program Supportiveness: Upper class/wealthy students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
Total (N)
Year 3.9 23.8% 42.9% 33.3% 21
2004
2010 3.9 19.4% 48.4% 32.3% 31

Grad Program Supportiveness: Students with children

Grad Program Supportiveness: Students with children Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
Total (N)
Year 3.5 14.3% 33.3% 42.9% 9.5% 21
2004
2010 3.9 19.4% 58.1% 19.4% 3.2% 31
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Section F: Shaping Attitudes about Diversity

Influence on thinking: Interactions with students in class 12

Influence on thinking about diversity: Interaction with students in class Mean 5: Very
positive influence
4: Positive
influence

3: Neither
positive nor
negative influence
2: Negative
influence

1: Very negative
influence

Total (N)
Year 3.8 9.5% 71.4% 14.3% . 4.8% 21
2004
2010 4.1 33.3% 46.7% 16.7% 3.3% . 30

Influence on thinking about diversity: Interaction with students outside class 12

Influence on thinking about diversity: Interaction with students outside class Mean 5: Very
positive influence
4: Positive
influence

3: Neither
positive nor
negative influence
2: Negative
influence

Total (N)
Year 3.8 9.5% 66.7% 19.0% 4.8% 21
2004
2010 4.1 30.0% 50.0% 16.7% 3.3% 30

Influence on thinking about diversity: Interaction with faculty in class 12

Influence on thinking about diversity: Interaction with faculty in class Mean 5: Very
positive influence
4: Positive
influence

3: Neither
positive nor
negative influence
2: Negative
influence

Total (N)
Year 4.0 23.8% 57.1% 19.0% . 21
2004
2010 4.0 30.0% 43.3% 23.3% 3.3% 30

Influence on thinking about diversity: Interaction with faculty outside class 12

Influence on thinking about diversity: Interaction with faculty outside class Mean 5: Very
positive influence
4: Positive
influence

3: Neither
positive nor
negative influence
2: Negative
influence

Total (N)
Year 4.0 23.8% 57.1% 14.3% 4.8% 21
2004
2010 4.0 26.7% 46.7% 23.3% 3.3% 30

Influence on thinking about diversity: Course materials 12

Influence on thinking about diversity: Course materials Mean 5: Very
positive influence
4: Positive
influence

3: Neither
positive nor
negative influence
2: Negative
influence

Total (N)
Year 3.5 14.3% 23.8% 57.1% 4.8% 21
2004
2010 3.7 11.1% 44.4% 44.4% . 27

Influence on thinking about diversity: Friendships/acquaintances 12

Influence on thinking about diversity: Friendships/acquaintances Mean 5: Very
positive influence
4: Positive
influence

3: Neither
positive nor
negative influence
2: Negative
influence

Total (N)
Year 4.2 33.3% 57.1% 4.8% 4.8% 21
2004
2010 4.1 30.0% 53.3% 16.7% . 30

Influence on thinking about diversity: Campus orgs/clubs 12

Influence on thinking about diversity: Campus orgs/clubs Mean 5: Very
positive influence
4: Positive
influence

3: Neither
positive nor
negative influence
2: Negative
influence

Total (N)
Year 3.7 14.3% 42.9% 42.9% . 21
2004
2010 3.8 16.0% 52.0% 28.0% 4.0% 25

Influence on thinking about diversity: Campus-wide activities/events 12

Influence on thinking about diversity: Campus-wide activities/events Mean 5: Very
positive influence
4: Positive
influence

3: Neither
positive nor
negative influence
Total (N)
Year 3.7 9.5% 47.6% 42.9% 21
2004
2010 3.8 19.2% 42.3% 38.5% 26

Influence on thinking about diversity: Interactions with staff 12

Influence on thinking about diversity: Interactions with staff Mean 5: Very
positive influence
4: Positive
influence

3: Neither
positive nor
negative influence
2: Negative
influence

Total (N)
Year 3.8 14.3% 52.4% 28.6% 4.8% 21
2004
2010 3.7 13.3% 50.0% 33.3% 3.3% 30

Influence on thinking about diversity: Family/home town experiences 12

Influence on thinking about diversity: Family/home town experiences Mean 5: Very
positive influence
4: Positive
influence

3: Neither
positive nor
negative influence
2: Negative
influence

Total (N)
Year 3.9 14.3% 66.7% 14.3% 4.8% 21
2004
2010 3.8 27.6% 27.6% 37.9% 6.9% 29

Influence of NCSU: Likelihood of discussing diversity topics with friends

Influence of NCSU: Likelihood of discussing diversity topics with friends Mean 5: Very
positive influence
4: Positive
influence

3: Neither
positive nor
negative influence
2: Negative
influence

Total (N)
Year 3.9 9.5% 71.4% 19.0% . 21
2004
2010 3.8 16.7% 53.3% 26.7% 3.3% 30

Influence of NCSU: Likelihood of abstaining from using offensive language

Influence of NCSU: Likelihood of abstaining from using offensive language Mean 5: Very
positive influence
4: Positive
influence

3: Neither
positive nor
negative influence
2: Negative
influence

Total (N)
Year 3.6 4.8% 52.4% 38.1% 4.8% 21
2004
2010 3.9 20.0% 46.7% 33.3% . 30

Influence of NCSU: Likelihood of notifying others about offensive language

Influence of NCSU: Likelihood of notifying others about offensive language Mean 5: Very
positive influence
4: Positive
influence

3: Neither
positive nor
negative influence
2: Negative
influence

Total (N)
Year 3.6 9.5% 38.1% 52.4% . 21
2004
2010 3.7 16.7% 43.3% 36.7% 3.3% 30

Influence of NCSU: Comfort working with students from diverse backgrounds

Influence of NCSU: Comfort working with students from diverse backgrounds Mean 5: Very
positive influence
4: Positive
influence

3: Neither
positive nor
negative influence
2: Negative
influence

Total (N)
Year 4.0 19.0% 66.7% 9.5% 4.8% 21
2004
2010 4.0 26.7% 50.0% 20.0% 3.3% 30

Influence of NCSU: Understanding of diversity

Influence of NCSU: Understanding of diversity Mean 5: Very
positive influence
4: Positive
influence

3: Neither
positive nor
negative influence
2: Negative
influence

Total (N)
Year 3.9 19.0% 57.1% 19.0% 4.8% 21
2004
2010 4.0 26.7% 43.3% 30.0% . 30

Influence of NCSU: Ability to work in job with people of diverse backgrounds

Influence of NCSU: Ability to work in job with people of diverse backgrounds Mean 5: Very
positive influence
4: Positive
influence

3: Neither
positive nor
negative influence
Total (N)
Year 4.0 23.8% 57.1% 19.0% 21
2004
2010 4.1 30.0% 50.0% 20.0% 30

Influence of NCSU: Comfort interacting with people of different race/ethnicity

Influence of NCSU: Comfort interacting with people of different race/ethnicity Mean 5: Very
positive influence
4: Positive
influence

3: Neither
positive nor
negative influence
2: Negative
influence

Total (N)
Year 3.9 15.0% 65.0% 15.0% 5.0% 20
2004
2010 4.1 33.3% 43.3% 23.3% . 30

Influence of NCSU: Comfort interacting with people of different sexual orientation

Influence of NCSU: Comfort interacting with people of different sexual orientation Mean 5: Very
positive influence
4: Positive
influence

3: Neither
positive nor
negative influence
2: Negative
influence

Total (N)
Year* 3.6 4.8% 52.4% 38.1% 4.8% 21
2004
2010 3.8 30.0% 23.3% 46.7% . 30
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For more information on the Campus Climate Survey trends contact:
Dr. Nancy Whelchel, Associate Director for Survey Research
Office of Institutional Planning and Research
Box 7002
NCSU
Phone: (919) 515-4184
Email: Nancy_Whelchel@ncsu.edu

Posted: July, 2011

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