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Campus Climate Survey Trends (Graduate)

Tables of Results
by Sexual Orientation


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, broken down by student sexual orientation.

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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
1: Poor
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.2 30.1% 58.8% 9.5% 1.6% 1,217
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.2 31.9% 58.3% 9.0% 0.8% 1,076
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 2.9 16.4% 58.2% 23.6% 1.8% 55
2010 3.1 28.8% 56.1% 15.2% . 66

Feel like you have a good support network 1

Feel like you have a good support network Mean 1: Never
2: Seldom
3: Occasionally 4: Often
5: Always
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.7 2.4% 11.1% 24.1% 39.7% 22.7% 1,214
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.6 4.5% 10.9% 22.2% 46.9% 15.6% 1,065
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.2 10.9% 25.5% 18.2% 27.3% 18.2% 55
2010 3.8 1.5% 3.0% 31.8% 45.5% 18.2% 66

Feel physically threatened 1

Feel physically threatened Mean 1: Never
2: Seldom
3: Occasionally 4: Often
5: Always
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 1.4 70.6% 23.8% 4.8% 0.7% 0.1% 1,214
Heterosexual 2004
2010 1.3 78.4% 17.8% 2.9% 0.7% 0.2% 1,072
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 1.7 58.2% 21.8% 12.7% 3.6% 3.6% 55
2010 1.3 75.8% 19.7% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 66

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)
Sexual Orientation 3.7 19.4% 43.6% 29.8% 6.5% 0.7% 1,217
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.9 26.2% 51.3% 15.6% 4.3% 2.6% 680
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.5 21.8% 32.7% 23.6% 20.0% 1.8% 55
2010 3.6 13.2% 52.6% 18.4% 7.9% 7.9% 38

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)
Sexual Orientation 3.6 16.7% 37.2% 37.2% 7.5% 1.4% 1,217
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.9 29.7% 42.6% 20.1% 3.7% 3.9% 437
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.5 21.8% 29.1% 27.3% 18.2% 3.6% 55
2010 3.4 20.0% 36.0% 24.0% 8.0% 12.0% 25

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

1: Very uncomfortable

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 4.4 48.4% 41.9% 6.6% 2.5% 0.6% 1,220
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.2 39.9% 45.8% 11.3% 1.5% 1.5% 720
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.4 46.3% 48.1% 3.7% 1.9% . 54
2010 4.1 40.0% 42.2% 11.1% 4.4% 2.2% 45

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

1: Very uncomfortable

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.8 21.2% 44.9% 24.3% 8.5% 1.2% 1,215
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.8 17.5% 50.5% 24.3% 5.2% 2.4% 744
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.7 25.5% 34.5% 23.6% 12.7% 3.6% 55
2010 3.3 7.1% 47.6% 23.8% 11.9% 9.5% 42

Comfort: Meeting with advisor 2

Comfort: Meeting with advisor Mean 5: Very
comfortable

4: Comfortable

3: Neither
comfortable
nor uncomfortable
2: Uncomfortable

1: Very uncomfortable

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 4.3 49.4% 40.0% 6.3% 3.6% 0.7% 1,221
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.3 50.8% 34.6% 8.8% 3.3% 2.6% 1,014
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.2 43.6% 38.2% 10.9% 5.5% 1.8% 55
2010 4.4 57.8% 31.3% 4.7% 4.7% 1.6% 64

Comfort: Meeting with graduate committee 2

Comfort: Meeting with graduate committee Mean 5: Very
comfortable

4: Comfortable

3: Neither
comfortable
nor uncomfortable
2: Uncomfortable

1: Very uncomfortable

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 4.0 32.3% 43.4% 17.2% 6.5% 0.7% 1,217
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.1 34.9% 46.0% 13.7% 3.5% 1.8% 650
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.0 25.5% 49.1% 21.8% 3.6% . 55
2010 4.1 34.3% 45.7% 17.1% 2.9% . 35

Comfort: Working with research team 2

Comfort: Working with research team Mean 5: Very
comfortable

4: Comfortable

3: Neither
comfortable
nor uncomfortable
2: Uncomfortable

1: Very uncomfortable

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 4.3 42.7% 42.6% 12.7% 1.5% 0.6% 1,217
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.3 45.5% 41.0% 10.5% 1.8% 1.1% 712
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.2 38.2% 43.6% 18.2% . . 55
2010 4.2 41.0% 46.2% 7.7% 5.1% . 39

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

1: Very uncomfortable

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.7 17.1% 44.0% 31.5% 6.5% 0.8% 1,213
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.8 21.6% 47.6% 22.1% 5.6% 3.1% 588
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.9 30.9% 38.2% 25.5% 3.6% 1.8% 55
2010 3.7 12.5% 62.5% 12.5% 6.3% 6.3% 32

Comfort: Participating in student organizations 2

Comfort: Participating in student organizations Mean 5: Very
comfortable

4: Comfortable

3: Neither
comfortable
nor uncomfortable
2: Uncomfortable

1: Very uncomfortable

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.9 23.6% 48.5% 21.0% 5.7% 1.2% 1,211
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.0 26.1% 52.3% 16.6% 3.4% 1.6% 746
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.5 21.8% 32.7% 21.8% 20.0% 3.6% 55
2010 3.8 24.4% 43.9% 19.5% 7.3% 4.9% 41

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

1: Very uncomfortable

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 4.2 41.1% 47.5% 7.0% 3.9% 0.5% 1,218
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.2 43.0% 43.8% 9.3% 1.9% 2.0% 1,037
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.2 38.9% 51.9% 5.6% 1.9% 1.9% 54
2010 4.4 53.1% 34.4% 9.4% 1.6% 1.6% 64

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

1: Very uncomfortable

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.6 17.9% 40.2% 26.5% 13.6% 1.8% 1,215
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.7 18.8% 50.3% 22.1% 4.7% 4.1% 533
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.5 27.8% 25.9% 22.2% 16.7% 7.4% 54
2010 3.6 11.4% 60.0% 11.4% 11.4% 5.7% 35

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
2: Uncomfortable

1: Very uncomfortable

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 4.3 40.3% 49.8% 6.5% 2.7% 0.7% 1,213
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.2 38.3% 47.4% 9.2% 3.0% 2.1% 1,040
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.2 38.9% 44.4% 11.1% 5.6% . 54
2010 4.0 40.6% 34.4% 17.2% 4.7% 3.1% 64

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

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 4.1 35.0% 52.2% 5.6% 5.9% 1.4% 1,221
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.1 35.7% 48.1% 9.1% 6.0% 1.1% 1,074
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.2 47.3% 36.4% 5.5% 9.1% 1.8% 55
2010 4.1 38.5% 41.5% 10.8% 9.2% . 65

Ignored in class when attempting to participate 5

Ignored in class when attempting to participate Mean 5: Strongly
agree
4: Agree

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 1.8 1.0% 2.5% 9.5% 54.3% 32.7% 1,219
Heterosexual 2004
2010 1.7 0.9% 1.8% 7.8% 47.5% 41.9% 1,073
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 1.9 1.8% 1.8% 10.9% 52.7% 32.7% 55
2010 1.6 1.5% 3.1% 9.2% 26.2% 60.0% 65

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)
Sexual Orientation 4.1 29.3% 59.9% 7.1% 3.0% 0.7% 1,217
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.2 33.6% 53.2% 9.3% 2.8% 1.2% 1,070
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.2 29.1% 63.6% 7.3% . . 55
2010 4.3 38.5% 53.8% 4.6% 1.5% 1.5% 65

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)
Sexual Orientation 1.8 1.0% 3.5% 8.9% 51.5% 35.1% 1,218
Heterosexual 2004
2010 1.7 0.9% 3.0% 7.7% 45.1% 43.3% 1,071
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 1.9 1.8% 3.6% 12.7% 50.9% 30.9% 55
2010 1.8 4.6% 1.5% 10.8% 33.8% 49.2% 65

Faculty recognize importance of ideas 5

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

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 4.0 24.7% 55.9% 15.2% 3.9% 0.4% 1,219
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.0 25.5% 52.3% 19.0% 2.3% 0.8% 1,067
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.9 21.8% 52.7% 23.6% 1.8% . 55
2010 4.1 35.4% 46.2% 16.9% . 1.5% 65

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)
Sexual Orientation 2.2 1.7% 10.0% 21.1% 42.5% 24.7% 1,220
Heterosexual 2004
2010 1.9 2.3% 6.7% 15.0% 32.9% 43.0% 1,072
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 2.5 9.1% 14.5% 12.7% 40.0% 23.6% 55
2010 2.2 1.5% 16.9% 15.4% 27.7% 38.5% 65

Professors communicate welcomeness in course 5

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

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 4.2 35.3% 51.0% 10.2% 2.5% 1.0% 1,220
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.3 40.3% 47.2% 10.7% 1.4% 0.5% 1,070
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.0 25.5% 58.2% 12.7% 1.8% 1.8% 55
2010 4.2 38.5% 43.1% 15.4% 3.1% . 65

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

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 4.2 34.8% 54.8% 7.1% 2.7% 0.6% 1,217
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.2 37.8% 50.8% 7.7% 3.0% 0.7% 1,071
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.9 20.0% 63.6% 7.3% 5.5% 3.6% 55
2010 4.2 32.3% 56.9% 6.2% 4.6% . 65

Faculty support for attending conferences 7

Faculty support for attending conferences Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.0 37.1% 38.9% 15.4% 8.6% 803
Heterosexual 2010
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2010 3.2 44.0% 36.0% 14.0% 6.0% 50

Faculty support for presenting at conferences 7

Faculty support for presenting at conferences Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.1 33.9% 44.0% 17.0% 5.1% 945
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.1 39.8% 37.8% 14.7% 7.7% 743
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.0 31.7% 43.9% 14.6% 9.8% 41
2010 3.2 45.7% 34.8% 17.4% 2.2% 46

Supportiveness of advisor/committee chair 7

Supportiveness of advisor/committee chair Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.2 43.1% 39.2% 13.7% 4.1% 1,084
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.3 46.7% 37.2% 13.1% 3.0% 932
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.0 35.4% 37.5% 18.8% 8.3% 48
2010 3.3 58.6% 25.9% 6.9% 8.6% 58

Committee responsiveness 7

Committee responsiveness Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.1 30.7% 48.7% 16.7% 3.9% 848
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.1 34.0% 47.5% 15.7% 2.8% 668
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 2.8 26.2% 38.1% 23.8% 11.9% 42
2010 3.4 50.0% 41.2% 8.8% . 34

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)
Sexual Orientation 3.0 31.5% 44.3% 18.9% 5.2% 882
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.1 35.0% 46.4% 14.9% 3.7% 698
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 2.7 23.8% 38.1% 23.8% 14.3% 42
2010 3.1 37.8% 43.2% 13.5% 5.4% 37

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)
Sexual Orientation 3.2 34.5% 54.0% 10.2% 1.3% 1,008
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.2 36.5% 53.1% 8.8% 1.6% 759
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.2 34.8% 54.3% 8.7% 2.2% 46
2010 3.4 50.0% 38.1% 11.9% . 42

Selection process for TAs/RAs 7

Selection process for TAs/RAs Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 2.7 21.1% 43.1% 21.6% 14.2% 915
Heterosexual 2004
2010 2.7 23.5% 40.1% 18.7% 17.6% 790
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 2.5 15.2% 37.0% 28.3% 19.6% 46
2010 2.9 37.2% 27.9% 20.9% 14.0% 43

Selection process for other funding opportunities 7

Selection process for other funding opportunities Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 2.6 18.1% 38.8% 25.3% 17.7% 868
Heterosexual 2004
2010 2.5 18.9% 34.3% 24.9% 21.9% 720
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 2.4 13.2% 36.8% 26.3% 23.7% 38
2010 2.7 33.3% 23.8% 26.2% 16.7% 42
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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 2: Seldom
1: Never
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 4.2 46.5% 30.7% 16.5% 5.7% 0.5% 1,210
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.3 55.1% 26.3% 14.9% 3.3% 0.5% 1,070
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.2 43.6% 38.2% 10.9% 5.5% 1.8% 55
2010 4.3 58.5% 18.5% 16.9% 6.2% . 65

Interact with students who have a disability 8

Interact with students who have a disability Mean 5: Very
often
4: Often
3: Sometimes 2: Seldom
1: Never
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 2.6 3.8% 10.6% 33.3% 42.1% 10.3% 1,118
Heterosexual 2004
2010 2.5 7.0% 10.7% 26.6% 32.7% 22.9% 811
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 2.6 7.7% 9.6% 34.6% 34.6% 13.5% 52
2010 2.3 6.0% 10.0% 16.0% 40.0% 28.0% 50

Interact with students with different religious belief 8

Interact with students with different religious belief Mean 5: Very
often
4: Often
3: Sometimes 2: Seldom
1: Never
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 4.2 44.7% 34.1% 16.7% 4.2% 0.3% 1,096
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.4 54.9% 29.5% 12.6% 2.4% 0.5% 945
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.2 46.2% 36.5% 11.5% 5.8% . 52
2010 4.4 50.8% 39.0% 6.8% 3.4% . 59

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)
Sexual Orientation* 3.0 13.4% 18.8% 33.5% 26.3% 8.0% 938
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.4 25.5% 22.8% 27.4% 14.4% 9.9% 737
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.3 60.8% 15.7% 15.7% 7.8% . 51
2010 4.6 75.4% 12.3% 6.2% 6.2% . 65

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 2: Seldom
1: Never
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 4.2 39.0% 39.9% 18.5% 2.5% 0.1% 1,132
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.3 47.5% 33.7% 16.8% 1.9% 0.1% 914
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.1 42.3% 28.8% 28.8% . . 52
2010 4.2 47.5% 28.8% 15.3% 8.5% . 59

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)
Sexual Orientation 3.8 31.4% 31.6% 22.7% 10.2% 4.2% 1,220
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.7 30.9% 27.9% 25.9% 7.8% 7.5% 1,050
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.7 27.3% 36.4% 21.8% 7.3% 7.3% 55
2010 3.7 33.8% 23.1% 27.7% 7.7% 7.7% 65

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)
Sexual Orientation 3.8 33.4% 33.3% 19.7% 7.7% 5.9% 1,221
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.7 34.0% 27.4% 20.1% 7.1% 11.4% 1,041
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.7 29.1% 32.7% 25.5% 7.3% 5.5% 55
2010 3.7 34.4% 23.4% 26.6% 7.8% 7.8% 64

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)
Sexual Orientation 3.6 29.4% 28.2% 21.5% 10.5% 10.5% 1,215
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.4 29.2% 24.2% 20.0% 11.0% 15.6% 1,038
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.4 21.8% 29.1% 27.3% 7.3% 14.5% 55
2010 3.3 32.2% 15.3% 22.0% 15.3% 15.3% 59

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)
Sexual Orientation 3.2 28.1% 20.8% 18.7% 7.7% 24.8% 1,212
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.0 27.3% 18.2% 13.9% 6.6% 34.0% 983
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 2.9 21.8% 21.8% 14.5% 9.1% 32.7% 55
2010 2.6 25.9% 5.2% 15.5% 8.6% 44.8% 58

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)
Sexual Orientation 12.8% 25.5% 30.4% 18.7% 12.6% 1,222
Heterosexual 2004
2010 15.7% 28.5% 17.6% 19.6% 18.5% 1,074
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 12.7% 32.7% 38.2% 10.9% 5.5% 55
2010 26.2% 36.9% 20.0% 10.8% 6.2% 65

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)
Sexual Orientation 41.8% 20.5% 37.7% 1,219
Heterosexual 2004
2010 40.0% 18.6% 41.4% 1,070
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 43.6% 14.5% 41.8% 55
2010 23.4% 23.4% 53.1% 64

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)
Sexual Orientation 48.9% 31.1% 11.4% 4.3% 4.3% 1,220
Heterosexual 2004
2010 43.3% 39.4% 9.1% 4.3% 3.9% 1,072
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 43.6% 29.1% 10.9% 1.8% 14.5% 55
2010 46.2% 32.3% 15.4% 1.5% 4.6% 65
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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)
Sexual Orientation 56.0% 24.1% 9.9% 6.9% 3.1% 1,220
Heterosexual 2004
2010 47.1% 21.2% 15.3% 11.3% 5.1% 1,072
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 50.9% 27.3% 5.5% 12.7% 3.6% 55
2010 41.5% 24.6% 13.8% 18.5% 1.5% 65

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

1: Very negative
impact
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.9 22.7% 45.9% 27.5% 3.7% 0.2% 534
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.9 21.8% 48.1% 28.1% 1.6% 0.4% 563
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.0 25.9% 51.9% 18.5% 3.7% . 27
2010 3.9 28.9% 36.8% 34.2% . . 38

Participation in diversity/multicultural events

Participation in diversity/multicultural events Never
Once
Two or three
times
Four or more
times
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 66.2% 9.6% 14.6% 9.7% 1,209
Heterosexual 2004
2010 61.1% 11.1% 18.9% 8.9% 1,066
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 47.3% 14.5% 25.5% 12.7% 55
2010 66.2% 4.6% 20.0% 9.2% 65

Reasons for not participating: Not aware 10

Reasons for not participating: Not aware Yes, a reason No, not a reason Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 56.6% 43.4% 1,223
Heterosexual 2004
2010 60.4% 39.6% 651
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 72.7% 27.3% 55
2010 60.5% 39.5% 43

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)
Sexual Orientation 21.3% 78.7% 1,223
Heterosexual 2004
2010 27.8% 72.2% 651
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 20.0% 80.0% 55
2010 20.9% 79.1% 43

Reasons for not participating: Not enough time 10

Reasons for not participating: Not enough time Yes, a reason No, not a reason Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 70.4% 29.6% 1,223
Heterosexual 2004
2010 65.6% 34.4% 651
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 67.3% 32.7% 55
2010 55.8% 44.2% 43

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)
Sexual Orientation 54.8% 45.2% 1,223
Heterosexual 2004
2010 54.7% 45.3% 651
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 58.2% 41.8% 55
2010 60.5% 39.5% 43

Reasons for not participating: Uncomfortable 10

Reasons for not participating: Uncomfortable Yes, a reason No, not a reason Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 7.9% 92.1% 1,223
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.6% 95.4% 651
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 9.1% 90.9% 55
2010 7.0% 93.0% 43

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)
Sexual Orientation 14.0% 86.0% 1,223
Heterosexual 2004
2010 16.1% 83.9% 651
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 12.7% 87.3% 55
2010 11.6% 88.4% 43

Reasons for not participating: Uninteresting topic 10

Reasons for not participating: Uninteresting topic Yes, a reason No, not a reason Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 31.6% 68.4% 1,223
Heterosexual 2004
2010 31.3% 68.7% 651
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 18.2% 81.8% 55
2010 18.6% 81.4% 43

Reasons for not participating: Location 10

Reasons for not participating: Location Yes, a reason No, not a reason Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 10.6% 89.4% 1,223
Heterosexual 2004
2010 12.4% 87.6% 651
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 10.9% 89.1% 55
2010 7.0% 93.0% 43

Reasons for not participating: Cost 10

Reasons for not participating: Cost Yes, a reason No, not a reason Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 12.1% 87.9% 1,223
Heterosexual 2004
2010 8.3% 91.7% 651
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 16.4% 83.6% 55
2010 4.7% 95.3% 43

Reasons for not participating: Other 10

Reasons for not participating: Other Yes, a reason No, not a reason Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 7.4% 92.6% 1,223
Heterosexual 2004
2010 6.0% 94.0% 651
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 16.4% 83.6% 55
2010 11.6% 88.4% 43
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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

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.8 14.2% 57.3% 20.3% 7.0% 1.1% 1,221
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.0 24.7% 57.0% 13.7% 3.7% 0.8% 1,070
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.1 9.1% 30.9% 32.7% 14.5% 12.7% 55
2010 3.7 12.5% 62.5% 15.6% 4.7% 4.7% 64

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)
Sexual Orientation 3.4 6.3% 45.5% 35.7% 10.9% 1.6% 1,220
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.6 14.0% 46.7% 30.9% 6.8% 1.6% 1,062
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.0 3.6% 32.7% 27.3% 32.7% 3.6% 55
2010 3.2 6.6% 36.1% 36.1% 18.0% 3.3% 61

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

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 2.8 6.7% 14.7% 39.5% 30.1% 9.0% 1,220
Heterosexual 2004
2010 2.8 9.4% 15.9% 33.3% 29.3% 12.1% 1,069
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 2.2 3.7% 7.4% 18.5% 44.4% 25.9% 54
2010 2.0 4.7% 3.1% 20.3% 32.8% 39.1% 64

Diversity is good for NCSU 11

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

3: Neither
agree nor disagree
2: Disagree

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 4.3 41.7% 49.1% 8.4% 0.6% 0.2% 1,217
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.3 39.9% 47.9% 10.4% 1.5% 0.4% 1,070
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.5 69.1% 20.0% 5.5% 5.5% . 55
2010 4.6 57.8% 40.6% 1.6% . . 64

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)
Sexual Orientation* 2.8 7.3% 20.6% 30.4% 29.1% 12.6% 1,222
Heterosexual 2004
2010 2.8 8.7% 18.4% 33.4% 24.5% 15.1% 1,067
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 2.2 1.8% 5.5% 20.0% 52.7% 20.0% 55
2010 2.4 4.7% 17.2% 21.9% 23.4% 32.8% 64

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)
Sexual Orientation 2.7 6.6% 15.1% 31.1% 33.4% 13.9% 1,219
Heterosexual 2004
2010 2.7 7.2% 15.9% 33.6% 26.9% 16.5% 1,061
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 2.3 3.6% 12.7% 18.2% 40.0% 25.5% 55
2010 2.2 3.2% 4.8% 33.9% 22.6% 35.5% 62

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

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 4.1 35.1% 48.3% 10.5% 5.1% 1.1% 1,214
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.9 22.5% 50.8% 19.8% 5.6% 1.3% 1,066
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.5 60.0% 34.5% 1.8% 3.6% . 55
2010 4.2 42.2% 40.6% 14.1% 3.1% . 64

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)
Sexual Orientation* 4.2 39.7% 48.0% 8.7% 3.4% 0.2% 1,217
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.2 37.5% 46.9% 13.1% 2.2% 0.3% 1,066
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.6 63.6% 32.7% 3.6% . . 55
2010 4.4 46.9% 42.2% 10.9% . . 64

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)
Sexual Orientation* 3.9 27.3% 46.0% 18.1% 7.7% 0.9% 1,216
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.0 29.1% 48.4% 18.2% 3.8% 0.6% 1,065
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.4 56.4% 30.9% 9.1% 3.6% . 55
2010 4.3 42.2% 43.8% 14.1% . . 64

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

1: Strongly
disagree
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.1 3.4% 20.7% 62.2% 12.1% 1.6% 1,215
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.4 9.1% 29.5% 55.1% 5.2% 1.1% 1,069
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 2.9 1.8% 16.4% 54.5% 20.0% 7.3% 55
2010 3.3 4.7% 31.3% 53.1% 6.3% 4.7% 64

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)
Sexual Orientation 3.8 26.2% 40.4% 18.8% 12.4% 2.3% 1,219
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.9 32.9% 40.1% 15.2% 8.8% 3.0% 1,069
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.3 41.8% 45.5% 9.1% 3.6% . 55
2010 4.0 42.2% 31.3% 18.8% 4.7% 3.1% 64

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)
Sexual Orientation 2.8 8.4% 19.7% 28.0% 31.3% 12.7% 1,219
Heterosexual 2004
2010 2.9 13.0% 21.7% 25.1% 26.1% 14.1% 1,069
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 2.1 5.5% 9.1% 10.9% 40.0% 34.5% 55
2010 2.5 10.9% 14.1% 17.2% 31.3% 26.6% 64

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)
Sexual Orientation* 4.1 34.7% 46.0% 13.3% 4.8% 1.2% 1,221
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.1 34.7% 44.9% 14.0% 5.0% 1.5% 1,070
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.6 63.6% 29.1% 7.3% . . 55
2010 4.4 56.3% 28.1% 14.1% 1.6% . 64

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)
Sexual Orientation* 4.1 32.8% 47.4% 14.5% 4.0% 1.2% 1,219
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.1 33.6% 46.3% 14.4% 4.1% 1.5% 1,066
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.5 61.8% 29.1% 7.3% 1.8% . 55
2010 4.3 50.0% 34.4% 15.6% . . 64

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)
Sexual Orientation 3.8 30.7% 39.1% 16.1% 11.1% 3.0% 1,220
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.8 29.0% 39.7% 19.3% 8.3% 3.7% 1,068
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.4 54.5% 34.5% 5.5% 5.5% . 55
2010 4.2 46.9% 31.3% 17.2% 3.1% 1.6% 64
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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)
Sexual Orientation 3.2 31.6% 58.4% 8.1% 1.9% 1,216
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.3 43.1% 48.7% 7.0% 1.2% 1,068
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.0 20.0% 60.0% 16.4% 3.6% 55
2010 3.2 35.9% 51.6% 10.9% 1.6% 64

Faculty respect for minority grad students

Faculty respect for minority grad students Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.1 29.3% 57.8% 10.0% 2.9% 1,212
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.3 40.4% 50.1% 7.6% 1.9% 1,062
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 2.9 14.5% 58.2% 25.5% 1.8% 55
2010 3.1 36.5% 46.0% 11.1% 6.3% 63

Undergrad respect for minority TAs

Undergrad respect for minority TAs Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 2.6 10.1% 52.7% 29.3% 7.9% 1,173
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.0 23.9% 51.4% 20.7% 3.9% 1,019
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 2.4 5.9% 39.2% 39.2% 15.7% 51
2010 2.7 9.8% 57.4% 21.3% 11.5% 61

Undergrad respect for female TAs

Undergrad respect for female TAs Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 2.8 12.0% 59.0% 25.0% 3.9% 1,172
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.1 28.0% 57.1% 13.6% 1.3% 1,022
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 2.5 7.8% 45.1% 37.3% 9.8% 51
2010 2.9 16.4% 62.3% 18.0% 3.3% 61

Grad student respect for faculty

Grad student respect for faculty Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.2 30.7% 61.9% 6.3% 1.1% 1,210
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.3 39.8% 54.2% 5.5% 0.5% 1,066
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.2 32.7% 56.4% 9.1% 1.8% 55
2010 3.3 40.6% 54.7% 3.1% 1.6% 64

Grad student respect for minority faculty

Grad student respect for minority faculty Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.2 30.0% 60.4% 8.6% 1.1% 1,198
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.3 38.8% 53.3% 6.8% 1.1% 1,061
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.0 21.8% 58.2% 18.2% 1.8% 55
2010 3.3 37.1% 53.2% 9.7% . 62

Faculty respect for female grad students

Faculty respect for female grad students Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.2 29.7% 60.5% 8.5% 1.3% 1,200
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.3 43.1% 47.9% 7.8% 1.2% 1,068
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 2.8 18.2% 50.9% 27.3% 3.6% 55
2010 3.2 35.9% 50.0% 10.9% 3.1% 64

Grad student respect for female faculty

Grad student respect for female faculty Mean 4: Excellent 3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.2 32.4% 59.7% 6.8% 1.1% 1,202
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.3 41.5% 52.5% 5.5% 0.6% 1,063
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.0 27.3% 50.9% 18.2% 3.6% 55
2010 3.3 41.9% 51.6% 4.8% 1.6% 62

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)
Sexual Orientation 3.0 25.4% 54.5% 15.6% 4.4% 1,199
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.2 34.2% 52.9% 10.6% 2.3% 1,058
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 2.7 18.2% 47.3% 25.5% 9.1% 55
2010 3.1 31.7% 50.8% 15.9% 1.6% 63

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)
Sexual Orientation* 2.8 17.7% 49.9% 26.5% 6.0% 1,175
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.1 29.0% 51.1% 16.5% 3.4% 1,041
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 2.2 10.9% 29.1% 30.9% 29.1% 55
2010 3.0 30.2% 49.2% 11.1% 9.5% 63

NCSU Supportiveness: African American students

NCSU Supportiveness: African American students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.9 22.5% 51.3% 21.9% 3.6% 0.7% 1,203
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.1 28.0% 52.1% 17.6% 1.9% 0.4% 1,054
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.7 10.9% 52.7% 30.9% 5.5% . 55
2010 3.9 28.1% 51.6% 9.4% 7.8% 3.1% 64

NCSU Supportiveness: Native American/Alaska Native students

NCSU Supportiveness: Native American/Alaska Native students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.7 15.2% 41.7% 38.8% 3.3% 1.0% 1,190
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.8 20.0% 45.7% 31.6% 2.1% 0.7% 1,049
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.2 3.6% 29.1% 54.5% 12.7% . 55
2010 3.7 17.5% 46.0% 28.6% 4.8% 3.2% 63

NCSU Supportiveness: Asian students

NCSU Supportiveness: Asian students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.9 23.3% 47.2% 25.8% 3.0% 0.7% 1,201
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.0 27.1% 50.1% 21.0% 1.5% 0.3% 1,057
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.6 9.1% 45.5% 38.2% 7.3% . 55
2010 4.0 32.8% 43.8% 15.6% 4.7% 3.1% 64

NCSU Supportiveness: Hispanic/Latino students

NCSU Supportiveness: Hispanic/Latino students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.7 16.0% 43.7% 34.0% 5.5% 0.8% 1,194
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.9 19.5% 49.9% 27.8% 2.3% 0.6% 1,053
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.3 3.7% 38.9% 44.4% 13.0% . 54
2010 3.8 20.3% 50.0% 18.8% 6.3% 4.7% 64

NCSU Supportiveness: White students

NCSU Supportiveness: White students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 4.1 35.0% 45.3% 18.1% 1.3% 0.3% 1,200
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.1 36.1% 42.3% 18.5% 2.3% 0.8% 1,052
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.1 37.0% 44.4% 14.8% 1.9% 1.9% 54
2010 4.4 53.1% 35.9% 6.3% 3.1% 1.6% 64

NCSU Supportiveness: International students

NCSU Supportiveness: International students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.9 23.5% 50.4% 22.1% 3.3% 0.8% 1,197
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.1 27.8% 51.8% 18.6% 1.6% 0.3% 1,051
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.7 13.0% 46.3% 35.2% 5.6% . 54
2010 3.9 26.6% 50.0% 17.2% 3.1% 3.1% 64

NCSU Supportiveness: Female students

NCSU Supportiveness: Female students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 4.0 23.1% 55.3% 19.6% 1.8% 0.2% 1,198
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.1 27.4% 53.6% 17.8% 0.9% 0.3% 1,054
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.6 13.2% 47.2% 30.2% 9.4% . 53
2010 4.0 29.7% 48.4% 18.8% . 3.1% 64

NCSU Supportiveness: Male students

NCSU Supportiveness: Male students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 4.0 28.0% 48.0% 23.0% 0.8% 0.2% 1,197
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.0 30.1% 47.0% 20.8% 1.7% 0.4% 1,050
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.1 26.4% 52.8% 20.8% . . 53
2010 4.2 39.7% 46.0% 11.1% 1.6% 1.6% 63

NCSU Supportiveness: Gay, lesbian and bisexual students

NCSU Supportiveness: Gay, lesbian and bisexual students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.4 8.6% 34.4% 44.1% 10.8% 2.2% 1,189
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.7 17.0% 41.3% 33.7% 6.7% 1.3% 1,044
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 2.5 3.7% 7.4% 38.9% 35.2% 14.8% 54
2010 3.2 4.6% 40.0% 29.2% 20.0% 6.2% 65

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
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.8 22.0% 43.9% 31.4% 2.3% 0.3% 1,194
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.1 34.5% 44.3% 19.8% 1.0% 0.4% 1,051
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.8 17.0% 47.2% 34.0% 1.9% . 53
2010 4.4 57.1% 27.0% 14.3% . 1.6% 63

NCSU Supportiveness: Nontraditional students

NCSU Supportiveness: Nontraditional students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.7 15.2% 48.4% 28.5% 6.5% 1.3% 1,191
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.8 19.1% 47.2% 26.4% 6.4% 1.0% 1,051
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.3 11.3% 34.0% 32.1% 20.8% 1.9% 53
2010 3.5 21.9% 31.3% 28.1% 15.6% 3.1% 64

NCSU Supportiveness: Poor/working class students

NCSU Supportiveness: Poor/working class students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.6 13.0% 41.7% 38.6% 5.5% 1.2% 1,186
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.8 20.7% 46.2% 28.8% 3.8% 0.6% 1,050
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.1 3.8% 24.5% 50.9% 17.0% 3.8% 53
2010 3.6 18.8% 42.2% 26.6% 9.4% 3.1% 64

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)
Sexual Orientation 3.8 16.2% 50.1% 31.5% 2.1% 0.1% 1,184
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.9 20.8% 49.7% 27.9% 1.3% 0.3% 1,052
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.7 15.1% 43.4% 39.6% . 1.9% 53
2010 4.0 25.4% 54.0% 17.5% 1.6% 1.6% 63

NCSU Supportiveness: Upper class/wealthy students

NCSU Supportiveness: Upper class/wealthy students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.9 22.8% 45.5% 30.9% 0.8% 0.1% 1,181
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.0 26.7% 45.6% 26.0% 1.5% 0.2% 1,047
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.0 28.3% 47.2% 24.5% . . 53
2010 4.2 40.6% 42.2% 15.6% . 1.6% 64

NCSU Supportiveness: Students with children

NCSU Supportiveness: Students with children Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.5 11.2% 38.1% 39.2% 9.7% 1.8% 1,173
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.7 18.1% 42.5% 29.4% 8.5% 1.4% 1,053
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.0 7.5% 22.6% 39.6% 26.4% 3.8% 53
2010 3.5 20.3% 28.1% 37.5% 7.8% 6.3% 64

Grad Program Supportiveness: African American students

Grad Program Supportiveness: African American students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.9 24.9% 48.0% 23.3% 3.2% 0.6% 1,180
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.1 33.6% 45.1% 17.9% 2.8% 0.6% 1,055
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.7 13.0% 50.0% 29.6% 7.4% . 54
2010 4.0 41.5% 33.8% 15.4% 3.1% 6.2% 65

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
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.7 19.5% 39.3% 38.3% 2.4% 0.5% 1,161
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.0 29.7% 42.2% 26.0% 1.6% 0.5% 1,047
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.4 7.5% 34.0% 47.2% 9.4% 1.9% 53
2010 3.8 28.1% 34.4% 31.3% 1.6% 4.7% 64

Grad Program Supportiveness: Asian students

Grad Program Supportiveness: Asian students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 4.0 29.7% 45.2% 22.2% 2.3% 0.6% 1,171
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.2 35.8% 45.7% 17.1% 1.1% 0.3% 1,055
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.6 13.2% 43.4% 34.0% 7.5% 1.9% 53
2010 4.1 35.4% 46.2% 12.3% 1.5% 4.6% 65

Grad Program Supportiveness: Hispanic/Latino students

Grad Program Supportiveness: Hispanic/Latino students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.8 20.5% 43.0% 33.0% 3.0% 0.5% 1,156
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.0 30.1% 44.9% 23.2% 1.5% 0.3% 1,053
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.5 9.6% 40.4% 38.5% 9.6% 1.9% 52
2010 3.8 29.2% 38.5% 23.1% 3.1% 6.2% 65

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)
Sexual Orientation* 4.1 33.8% 47.2% 18.0% 0.9% 0.2% 1,174
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.2 37.9% 44.9% 15.6% 1.3% 0.3% 1,053
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.1 37.0% 42.6% 18.5% . 1.9% 54
2010 4.4 52.3% 33.8% 12.3% . 1.5% 65

Grad Program Supportiveness: International students

Grad Program Supportiveness: International students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 4.0 31.0% 46.4% 19.3% 2.7% 0.6% 1,172
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.2 36.7% 45.5% 15.8% 1.4% 0.5% 1,054
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.8 18.9% 47.2% 30.2% 1.9% 1.9% 53
2010 4.0 38.5% 38.5% 15.4% 3.1% 4.6% 65

Grad Program Supportiveness: Female students

Grad Program Supportiveness: Female students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 4.1 28.6% 51.2% 18.3% 1.5% 0.3% 1,174
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.2 34.9% 46.9% 16.9% 1.0% 0.2% 1,053
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.8 20.4% 50.0% 20.4% 9.3% . 54
2010 4.1 40.9% 39.4% 12.1% 3.0% 4.5% 66

Grad Program Supportiveness: Male students

Grad Program Supportiveness: Male students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 4.1 29.1% 48.7% 21.2% 0.9% . 1,172
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.2 36.0% 44.8% 18.2% 0.9% 0.2% 1,050
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.1 32.7% 46.2% 21.2% . . 52
2010 4.3 48.5% 37.9% 12.1% . 1.5% 66

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
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.6 13.1% 36.1% 45.7% 4.1% 0.9% 1,162
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.9 27.6% 42.2% 27.6% 2.1% 0.6% 1,045
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 2.8 7.5% 22.6% 30.2% 24.5% 15.1% 53
2010 3.7 27.7% 30.8% 30.8% 6.2% 4.6% 65

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
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.8 19.7% 39.3% 38.0% 2.6% 0.5% 1,169
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.0 30.7% 42.8% 25.0% 1.2% 0.3% 1,053
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.6 17.0% 30.2% 52.8% . . 53
2010 4.0 35.9% 31.3% 28.1% 3.1% 1.6% 64

Grad Program Supportiveness: Nontraditional students

Grad Program Supportiveness: Nontraditional students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 4.0 26.4% 48.9% 20.9% 2.9% 0.9% 1,169
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.0 31.1% 43.9% 21.7% 3.1% 0.2% 1,052
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.8 15.4% 59.6% 19.2% 5.8% . 52
2010 3.9 30.8% 35.4% 26.2% 4.6% 3.1% 65

Grad Program Supportiveness: Poor/working class students

Grad Program Supportiveness: Poor/working class students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.7 16.2% 43.0% 36.3% 3.6% 0.9% 1,165
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.0 29.0% 42.1% 25.8% 2.5% 0.6% 1,047
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.3 9.4% 32.1% 37.7% 18.9% 1.9% 53
2010 3.8 32.3% 27.7% 27.7% 7.7% 4.6% 65

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)
Sexual Orientation* 3.8 18.4% 48.9% 30.7% 1.8% 0.3% 1,166
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.0 29.8% 43.6% 25.7% 0.8% 0.2% 1,048
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.7 17.0% 43.4% 37.7% . 1.9% 53
2010 4.0 33.8% 32.3% 32.3% . 1.5% 65

Grad Program Supportiveness: Upper class/wealthy students

Grad Program Supportiveness: Upper class/wealthy students Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.9 21.5% 46.5% 31.6% 0.4% 0.1% 1,160
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.0 31.6% 42.7% 24.9% 0.7% 0.2% 1,045
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.0 24.5% 47.2% 28.3% . . 53
2010 4.0 40.0% 27.7% 30.8% . 1.5% 65

Grad Program Supportiveness: Students with children

Grad Program Supportiveness: Students with children Mean 5: Strongly
supportive
4: Supportive
3: Neutral
2: Nonsupportive
1: Strongly
nonsupportive
Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.7 16.7% 43.9% 32.2% 5.1% 2.1% 1,163
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.0 29.5% 42.8% 23.1% 3.8% 0.8% 1,051
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.5 13.2% 41.5% 28.3% 13.2% 3.8% 53
2010 3.9 32.3% 40.0% 21.5% 1.5% 4.6% 65
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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)
Sexual Orientation* 4.0 21.4% 58.1% 18.2% 1.9% 0.4% 1,215
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.0 28.2% 49.2% 20.0% 1.7% 0.9% 1,049
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.0 25.5% 56.4% 12.7% 1.8% 3.6% 55
2010 3.9 29.0% 35.5% 32.3% 3.2% . 62

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

1: Very negative
influence

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.9 21.8% 54.2% 20.8% 2.7% 0.5% 1,213
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.0 29.1% 49.1% 19.2% 1.9% 0.7% 1,031
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.9 21.8% 52.7% 20.0% . 5.5% 55
2010 3.9 29.0% 40.3% 24.2% 3.2% 3.2% 62

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

1: Very negative
influence

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.8 18.2% 51.4% 27.7% 2.4% 0.2% 1,211
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.0 26.0% 48.5% 24.0% 1.4% 0.1% 1,033
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.7 14.5% 47.3% 32.7% 3.6% 1.8% 55
2010 3.9 30.6% 35.5% 30.6% 1.6% 1.6% 62

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

1: Very negative
influence

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.8 16.8% 46.3% 34.6% 1.8% 0.5% 1,214
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.0 25.2% 46.1% 27.7% 0.7% 0.2% 999
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.5 10.9% 43.6% 38.2% 3.6% 3.6% 55
2010 3.9 27.6% 34.5% 36.2% 1.7% . 58

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

1: Very negative
influence

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.5 7.7% 32.0% 58.5% 1.5% 0.3% 1,214
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.7 17.3% 38.6% 43.2% 0.8% 0.1% 956
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.3 9.1% 21.8% 61.8% 5.5% 1.8% 55
2010 3.8 21.0% 38.7% 38.7% 1.6% . 62

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

1: Very negative
influence

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 4.2 33.1% 53.0% 13.2% 0.7% . 1,214
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.1 33.1% 49.2% 17.0% 0.6% 0.1% 1,036
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 4.2 38.2% 49.1% 10.9% . 1.8% 55
2010 4.2 41.9% 41.9% 12.9% 3.2% . 62

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

1: Very negative
influence

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.4 8.0% 28.8% 62.3% 0.8% 0.1% 1,211
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.8 20.2% 43.2% 34.5% 1.6% 0.4% 805
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.4 12.7% 20.0% 61.8% 1.8% 3.6% 55
2010 3.6 14.9% 29.8% 55.3% . . 47

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
2: Negative
influence

1: Very negative
influence

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.4 5.8% 31.0% 62.1% 0.9% 0.2% 1,205
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.8 18.3% 42.2% 37.4% 1.4% 0.6% 796
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.3 7.3% 25.5% 63.6% 1.8% 1.8% 55
2010 3.7 15.6% 35.6% 48.9% . . 45

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

1: Very negative
influence

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.7 11.4% 50.7% 35.4% 2.3% 0.2% 1,208
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.9 20.2% 47.0% 31.3% 1.2% 0.2% 1,008
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.6 11.1% 44.4% 38.9% 1.9% 3.7% 54
2010 3.9 18.0% 49.2% 32.8% . . 61

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

1: Very negative
influence

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.8 24.7% 44.1% 22.6% 7.7% 0.9% 1,214
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.9 29.4% 44.1% 19.4% 5.7% 1.4% 1,018
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.5 20.0% 40.0% 16.4% 16.4% 7.3% 55
2010 3.5 25.0% 35.0% 11.7% 23.3% 5.0% 60

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

1: Very negative
influence

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.8 16.3% 47.4% 34.8% 1.5% 0.1% 1,216
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.8 21.8% 40.2% 35.9% 1.9% 0.3% 1,057
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.9 18.5% 51.9% 27.8% . 1.9% 54
2010 4.0 34.4% 28.1% 35.9% 1.6% . 64

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

1: Very negative
influence

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.7 14.8% 43.9% 40.1% 1.0% 0.2% 1,213
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.8 23.0% 40.6% 34.2% 1.9% 0.3% 1,050
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.6 16.7% 27.8% 51.9% 1.9% 1.9% 54
2010 3.9 28.1% 32.8% 39.1% . . 64

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

1: Very negative
influence

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.6 12.0% 40.9% 45.7% 1.2% 0.2% 1,210
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.7 18.1% 40.1% 39.6% 1.9% 0.3% 1,055
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.6 13.0% 37.0% 46.3% . 3.7% 54
2010 3.8 21.9% 37.5% 37.5% 3.1% . 64

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

1: Very negative
influence

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.9 17.7% 51.8% 29.5% 0.9% 0.1% 1,212
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.9 24.1% 46.9% 28.3% 0.6% 0.2% 1,056
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.8 16.7% 51.9% 29.6% . 1.9% 54
2010 4.0 32.8% 31.3% 34.4% 1.6% . 64

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

1: Very negative
influence

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.8 15.9% 50.7% 32.1% 1.1% 0.2% 1,212
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.9 23.7% 44.8% 30.5% 0.9% 0.2% 1,054
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.7 16.7% 46.3% 31.5% 1.9% 3.7% 54
2010 4.0 31.3% 37.5% 31.3% . . 64

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
2: Negative
influence

1: Very negative
influence

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation* 3.9 17.3% 53.7% 28.5% 0.3% 0.2% 1,211
Heterosexual 2004
2010 4.0 25.5% 47.4% 26.3% 0.5% 0.3% 1,054
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.8 20.4% 44.4% 33.3% . 1.9% 54
2010 4.0 32.8% 31.3% 35.9% . . 64

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

1: Very negative
influence

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.8 17.1% 51.1% 30.9% 0.8% 0.1% 1,210
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.9 24.1% 47.5% 27.8% 0.3% 0.3% 1,053
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.8 18.5% 44.4% 35.2% . 1.9% 54
2010 4.0 32.8% 31.3% 34.4% 1.6% . 64

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

1: Very negative
influence

Total (N)
Sexual Orientation 3.6 12.8% 36.1% 50.0% 0.9% 0.2% 1,213
Heterosexual 2004
2010 3.8 21.4% 38.8% 38.3% 0.8% 0.7% 1,054
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual 2004 3.6 20.4% 27.8% 48.1% 1.9% 1.9% 54
2010 3.8 29.7% 23.4% 45.3% . 1.6% 64

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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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