North Carolina State University
2004 Campus Climate Survey
(Graduate Students)
Instructions:
To answer a question, click on the bubble for the response you are choosing. For some questions you will be asked to write your response in your own words. After you have answered all the questions, you must hit the SUBMIT button at the end of the survey to submit your responses. You will then be entered in the random drawing for the gift certificates.A number of the questions below ask you to think about diversity-related issues. While there are many definitions of diversity, the official definition used by NC State University is:
Diversity is an inclusive collection of individuals and groups who bring varied human characteristics, backgrounds, interests and points of view to enrich the campus community.
A key goal of NC State University is to:
Build a diverse and inclusive campus community that celebrates and nurtures demographic and intellectual diversity.
Section A: Role of Diversity in Higher Education
1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements as they relate to diversity at NC State University?
| PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEAN (ST.DEV) | Agree strongly (5) | Agree (4) | Neither
agree nor disagree (3) |
Disagree (2) | Disagree strongly (1) | |
| a. NC State University has achieved its goal of a diverse community. (n=1314) | 3.5 (0.93) | 10.3 | 50.3 | 23.4 | 13.8 | 2.2 |
| b. NC State University is placing too much emphasis on achieving diversity. (n=1311) | 2.8 (1.02) | 6.8 | 14.4 | 39.1 | 30.3 | 9.7 |
| c. Efforts to increase diversity lead to admission of less qualified students. (n=1314) | 2.8 (1.12) | 7.0 | 19.8 | 30.1 | 30.3 | 12.8 |
| d. Efforts to increase diversity lead to hiring less qualified faculty, staff and/or administrators. (n=1311) | 2.6 (1.09) | 6.3 | 14.9 | 30.6 | 34.0 | 14.2 |
| e. Diversity is good for NC State University. (n=1309) | 4.3 (0.67) | 42.8 | 47.9 | 8.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| f. Enhancing students' ability to participate effectively in a multicultural society should be part of the university's mission. (n=1306) | 4.1 (0.86) | 36.1 | 47.5 | 10.3 | 5.0 | 1.1 |
| g. Building a diverse and inclusive campus community should be a key goal of NC State University. (n=1308) | 3.9 (0.92) | 28.6 | 45.0 | 17.9 | 7.6 | 0.8 |
| h. Interaction with individuals who are different from me (e.g., race, national origin, sexual orientation, etc.) is an essential part of my graduate education. (n=1312) | 3.9 (1.06) | 31.6 | 39.2 | 15.6 | 10.8 | 2.7 |
| PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEAN (ST.DEV) | Agree strongly (5) | Agree (4) | Neither
agree nor disagree (3) |
Disagree (2) | Disagree strongly (1) | |
| i. Fostering intellectual diversity should be a key goal of NC State University. (n=1308) | 4.2 (0.76) | 40.7 | 47.1 | 8.7 | 3.3 | 0.2 |
| j. NC State University provides an environment for the free and open expression of ideas, opinions, and beliefs. (n=1312) | 3.7 (0.85) | 14.0 | 56.1 | 21.0 | 7.4 | 1.6 |
| k. NC State University is a good place to gain an understanding about multicultural issues and perspectives. (n=1311) | 3.4 (0.84) | 6.2 | 45.2 | 35.2 | 11.7 | 1.7 |
| l. Learning about people from different cultures is a very important part of a graduate education. (n=1310) | 3.8 (1.04) | 27.0 | 40.8 | 18.1 | 12.0 | 2.1 |
| m. Developing respect for diversity will better enable me to work in my chosen field after graduation. (n=1312) | 4.1 (0.88) | 35.9 | 45.4 | 13.0 | 4.6 | 1.1 |
| n. Developing respect for diversity will better enable me to live in my community after graduation. (n=1310) | 4.1 (0.86) | 34.3 | 46.4 | 14.1 | 4.0 | 1.2 |
| o. Including diversity topics and issues in my curriculum detracts from learning more important knowledge. (n=1310) | 2.8 (1.15) | 8.2 | 19.2 | 27.2 | 32.0 | 13.4 |
| p. I can easily find information about diversity on the University website. (n=1306) | 3.1 (0.73) | 3.3 | 20.7 | 61.5 | 12.6 | 2.0 |
Section B: NC State University Campus Climate
2. In general, how would you evaluate your overall experience at NC State University? (n=1309)
| MEAN (ST.DEV) | 3.2 (0.66) |
|---|---|
| (4) Excellent | 29.5 % |
| (3) Good | 58.9 % |
| (2) Fair | 10.1 % |
| (1) Poor | 1.5 % |
3. At NC State University how often do you feel:
| PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEAN (ST.DEV) | Always (5) | Usually (4) | Sometimes (3) | Seldom (2) | Never (1) | |
| a. Accepted (n=1311) | 4.1 (0.77) | 33.7 | 51.3 | 11.5 | 2.9 | 0.5 |
| b. Different from others (n=1308) | 2.9 (0.98) | 6.4 | 18.6 | 41.7 | 27.1 | 6.2 |
| c. Like you belong here (n=1306) | 3.8 (0.89) | 22.7 | 50.4 | 18.4 | 7.1 | 1.4 |
| d. Like you have a good support network (n=1304) | 3.7 (1.04) | 22.4 | 39.2 | 23.8 | 11.7 | 2.8 |
| e. Physically threatened (n=1305) | 1.4 (0.64) | 0.2 | 0.8 | 5.1 | 23.8 | 70.0 |
| f. Concerned about paying for graduate school (n=1308) | 3.1 (1.39) | 23.1 | 15.9 | 26.9 | 16.8 | 17.3 |
Questions 4 through 7 ask how comfortable you are doing various activities on and around campus. We understand that you might not have participated in an activity being asked about. If that's the case, base your response on how you think you would feel doing it.
4. How comfortable do you feel or think you would feel at these campus locations?
| PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEAN (ST.DEV) | Very comfortable (5) |
Comfortable (4) | Neither comfortable nor uncomfortable (3) |
Uncomfortable (2) | Very uncomfortable (1) |
|
| a. Living in a house or apartment near campus (not including with a parent/guardian) (n=1311) | 4.1 (0.92) | 39.4 | 42.0 | 11.1 | 6.3 | 1.2 |
| b. Hanging out in Talley Student Center (n=1309) | 3.7 (0.88) | 19.1 | 43.4 | 29.5 | 7.3 | 0.8 |
| c. Hanging out in Witherspoon Student Center (n=1309) | 3.6 (0.91) | 16.6 | 37.4 | 36.4 | 8.1 | 1.5 |
| d. Hanging out in the brickyard (courtyard outside DH Hill Library) (n=1311) | 3.9 (0.87) | 24.8 | 47.1 | 21.6 | 5.6 | 0.9 |
| e. Eating in the Atrium (food court beside DH Hill Library) (n=1309) | 3.8 (0.95) | 23.4 | 44.9 | 21.6 | 8.3 | 1.8 |
| f. Attending athletic events (n=1307) | 4.0 (0.91) | 32.3 | 42.9 | 18.4 | 4.9 | 1.4 |
| g. Shopping or eating in restaurants near campus (n=1312) | 4.3 (0.72) | 41.9 | 47.6 | 8.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| Please briefly tell us why you feel comfortable or uncomfortable in any of these locations. |
5. How comfortable do you feel or think you would feel in the following situations?
| PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEAN (ST.DEV) | Very comfortable (5) |
Comfortable (4) | Neither comfortable nor uncomfortable (3) |
Uncomfortable (2) | Very uncomfortable (1) |
|
| a. Participating in a research project with faculty (n=1309) | 4.3 (0.75) | 47.8 | 42.9 | 6.4 | 2.4 | 0.5 |
| b. Working for pay on campus (n=1310) | 4.2 (0.85) | 39.2 | 41.4 | 15.6 | 2.7 | 1.0 |
| c. Participating in campus social life (n=1305) | 3.8 (0.92) | 21.1 | 44.4 | 24.7 | 8.6 | 1.2 |
| d. Meeting with your advisor (n=1311) | 4.3 (0.81) | 48.7 | 40.4 | 6.6 | 3.7 | 0.7 |
| e. Meeting with your graduate committee (n=1307) | 4.0 (0.89) | 31.6 | 44.2 | 17.2 | 6.4 | 0.6 |
| f. Working with your research team (n=1307) | 4.2 (0.77) | 42.4 | 43.1 | 12.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| g.Getting non-academic counseling on campus (n=1305) | 3.4 (0.98) | 13.3 | 35.1 | 35.9 | 12.6 | 3.2 |
| h.Participating in multicultural or ethnic activities on campus (n=1303) | 3.7 (0.86) | 17.6 | 43.8 | 31.4 | 6.4 | 0.8 |
| i. Getting academic counseling on campus (e.g., tutoring, etc.) (n=1302) | 3.8 (0.84) | 19.3 | 47.8 | 26.7 | 5.4 | 0.7 |
| j. Participating in student organizations (n=1301) | 3.9 (0.89) | 23.4 | 48.0 | 21.0 | 6.2 | 1.3 |
| Please briefly tell us why you feel comfortable or uncomfortable in any of these situations. |
6. How comfortable do you feel or think you would feel interacting with the following people?
| PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEAN (ST.DEV) | Very comfortable (5) |
Comfortable (4) | Neither comfortable nor uncomfortable (3) |
Uncomfortable (2) | Very uncomfortable (1) |
|
| a. Academic department or program administrative support staff (n=1304) | 4.2 (0.78) | 40.8 | 48.0 | 6.9 | 3.8 | 0.5 |
| b. Graduate School administrative support staff (n=1303) | 4.1 (0.82) | 34.1 | 48.2 | 13.2 | 3.8 | 0.7 |
| c. Top level administrators (e.g., Chancellor, Provost, Deans, etc.) (n=1301) | 3.6 (1.00) | 18.1 | 39.7 | 26.4 | 13.7 | 2.1 |
| d. Faculty/instructors during office hours or in other academic settings outside the classroom (n=1299) | 4.3 (0.76) | 40.2 | 49.5 | 6.8 | 2.8 | 0.6 |
| e. Campus service/support staff (e.g. housekeepers, groundskeepers, etc.) (n=1301) | 4.1 (0.76) | 31.0 | 52.1 | 13.8 | 2.6 | 0.4 |
| Please briefly tell us why you feel comfortable or uncomfortable in any of these interactions. |
7. How comfortable do you feel or think you would feel using these campus services?
| PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEAN (ST.DEV) | Very comfortable (5) |
Comfortable (4) | Neither comfortable nor uncomfortable (3) |
Uncomfortable (2) | Very uncomfortable (1) |
|
| a. Student Health Services (n=1304) | 4.1 (0.90) | 36.9 | 43.7 | 12.8 | 5.4 | 1.2 |
| b. Carmichael Gymnasium (n=1306) | 4.0 (0.95) | 33.9 | 43.3 | 13.7 | 7.8 | 1.2 |
| c. NC State University Libraries (n=1305) | 4.5 (0.66) | 55.3 | 39.5 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| d. Financial Aid Services (n=1303) | 3.8 (0.88) | 25.2 | 40.6 | 28.9 | 4.2 | 1.1 |
| e. Disability Services for Students (n=1294) | 3.5 (0.80) | 14.7 | 25.4 | 56.6 | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| f. Wolfline Buses (n=1302) | 3.8 (0.99) | 26.5 | 41.3 | 20.5 | 10.1 | 1.5 |
| g. NC State University Campus Police Services (n=1298) | 3.8 (0.88) | 23.6 | 41.9 | 28.7 | 4.6 | 1.2 |
| h. Career Services (n=1298) | 3.9 (0.82) | 25.1 | 43.8 | 28.0 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| i. Women's Center Services (n=1289) | 3.5 (0.92) | 15.6 | 28.3 | 49.3 | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Please briefly tell us why you feel comfortable or uncomfortable using these services. |
8. Based on your classroom experiences at NC State University, how much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
| PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEAN (ST.DEV) | Agree strongly (5) | Agree (4) | Neither agree nor disagree (3) |
Disagree (2) | Disagree strongly (1) | |
| a. If I work hard, I am usually assured of getting the grade I want to achieve. (n=1307) | 4.1 (0.87) | 35.3 | 51.6 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 1.4 |
| b. I am often ignored in class even when I attempt to participate. (n=1305) | 1.8 (0.77) | 1.0 | 2.4 | 10.0 | 54.2 | 32.4 |
| c. When I make a comment in the classroom, I am usually taken seriously by the instructor. (n=1302) | 4.1 (0.73) | 28.9 | 60.1 | 7.2 | 3.0 | 0.8 |
| d. When we work in small groups in class, I am often ignored by my classmates or given trivial jobs. (n=1303) | 1.8 (0.81) | 1.1 | 3.6 | 9.1 | 51.6 | 34.6 |
| e. Faculty members recognize that I have important ideas to contribute. (n=1304) | 4.0 (0.76) | 24.3 | 55.8 | 15.8 | 3.8 | 0.4 |
| f. Sometimes I get singled out in class to speak on behalf of a specific group based on a personal characteristic I have (e.g., race, physical ability, etc.). (n=1305) | 2.2 (1.00) | 2.0 | 10.3 | 21.1 | 42.0 | 24.6 |
| g. Sometimes faculty make inappropriate jokes or comments about people who are different than them. (n=1305) | 2.0 (1.07) | 2.6 | 10.6 | 13.1 | 37.1 | 36.6 |
| h. As a student, I have been stereotyped in the classroom. (n=1303) | 2.2 (1.07) | 2.9 | 12.4 | 15.7 | 41.4 | 27.7 |
| i. As a student, I have been exposed to an intolerant atmosphere in the classroom. (n=1298) | 1.9 (0.96) | 2.1 | 6.5 | 10.3 | 42.6 | 38.5 |
| j. Most professors communicate that I am welcome in their classroom. (n=1305) | 4.2 (0.79) | 34.6 | 51.4 | 10.4 | 2.6 | 1.0 |
| k. I feel comfortable among the other students in class and/or labs. (n=1301) | 4.2 (0.74) | 33.7 | 55.5 | 7.2 | 2.8 | 0.8 |
9. Based on your experiences in your graduate program so far, how would you rate each of the following? (Percentages shown exclude 'Not applicable' option; 'Not applicable' percentages shown in last column)
| PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEAN (ST.DEV) | Excellent (4) | Good (3) | Fair (2) | Poor (1) | Not applicable | |
| a. Faculty support for attending conferences (n=1076) | 3.0 (0.84) | 30.1 | 47.4 | 16.4 | 6.1 | 17.3 (of 1,301) |
| b. Faculty support for presenting at conferences (n=1004) | 3.0 (0.84) | 33.6 | 44.0 | 17.1 | 5.3 | 22.8 (of 1,300) |
| c. The supportiveness of your advisor/committee chair (n=1157) | 3.2 (0.83) | 42.4 | 39.5 | 13.9 | 4.2 | 10.9 (of 1,299) |
| d. Your committee's responsiveness to your needs (n=909) | 3.0 (0.80) | 30.1 | 48.3 | 17.4 | 4.2 | 29.9 (of 1,297) |
| e. Your ability to select a committee you are comfortable working with (n=940) | 3.0 (0.85) | 30.8 | 44.6 | 19.0 | 5.5 | 27.6 (of 1,299) |
| f. Your ability to work effectively with your lab partners or research group (n=1079) | 3.2 (0.67) | 34.3 | 54.1 | 10.2 | 1.4 | 16.7 (of 1,296) |
| g. The selection process for teaching and/or research assistantships (n=982) | 2.7 (0.96) | 20.8 | 42.6 | 21.9 | 14.8 | 24.4 (of 1,299) |
| h. The selection process for other funding opportunities (e.g., fellowships) (n=924) | 2.6 (0.99) | 17.8 | 38.5 | 25.2 | 18.5 | 28.8 (of 1,297) |
10. Do you think the NC State University campus environment in general, and your graduate department/program in particular, is supportive or nonsupportive of the following groups of students?
| Campus Environment PERCENT SAYING: |
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEAN (ST.DEV) | Strongly supportive (5) |
Supportive (4) | Neutral (3) | Nonsupportive (2) | Strongly nonsupportive (1) |
|
| a. African American students (n=1285) | 3.9 (0.80) | 22.0 | 51.1 | 22.6 | 3.6 | 0.6 |
| b. American Indian/Alaska Native students (n=1269) | 3.6 (0.81) | 14.7 | 41.1 | 39.6 | 3.6 | 1.0 |
| c. Asian students (n=1282) | 3.9 (0.81) | 22.6 | 47.1 | 26.4 | 3.2 | 0.6 |
| d. Hispanic/Latino students (n=1273) | 3.7 (0.83) | 15.6 | 43.4 | 34.6 | 5.7 | 0.7 |
| e. White students (n=1279) | 4.1 (0.78) | 34.9 | 45.3 | 18.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| f. International students (n=1276) | 3.9 (0.80) | 23.0 | 49.9 | 23.0 | 3.3 | 0.7 |
| g. Female students (n=1277) | 4.0 (0.72) | 22.7 | 54.8 | 20.3 | 2.0 | 0.2 |
| h. Male students (n=1276) | 4.0 (0.74) | 27.8 | 48.2 | 23.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| i. Christian students (n=1272) | 3.8 (0.79) | 21.5 | 43.9 | 31.9 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| j. Non-Christian students (n=1269) | 3.6 (0.85) | 14.2 | 41.3 | 38.1 | 4.6 | 1.8 |
| Campus Environment PERCENT SAYING: |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEAN (ST.DEV) | Strongly supportive (5) |
Supportive (4) | Neutral (3) | Nonsupportive (2) | Strongly nonsupportive (1) |
|
| k. Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students (n=1266) | 3.3 (0.88) | 8.3 | 33.2 | 44.2 | 11.6 | 2.7 |
| l. Non-traditional students (i.e., older students) (n=1268) | 3.7 (0.86) | 14.9 | 47.8 | 29.0 | 6.9 | 1.3 |
| m. Learning disabled students (n=1260) | 3.7 (0.79) | 14.8 | 44.6 | 36.0 | 4.0 | 0.6 |
| n. Physically disabled students (n=1267) | 3.7 (0.83) | 16.8 | 47.2 | 30.1 | 5.0 | 1.0 |
| o. Students from poor or working class backgrounds (n=1263) | 3.6 (0.83) | 12.5 | 40.9 | 39.3 | 5.9 | 1.4 |
| p. Students from middle class backgrounds (n=1261) | 3.8 (0.74) | 16.1 | 49.6 | 32.0 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| q. Students from wealthy or upper class backgrounds (n=1258) | 3.9 (0.75) | 23.0 | 45.4 | 30.8 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| r. Students with children (n=1249) | 3.4 (0.89) | 11.0 | 37.2 | 39.6 | 10.2 | 1.9 |
| Graduate Department/Program PERCENT SAYING: |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEAN (ST.DEV) | Strongly supportive (5) |
Supportive (4) | Neutral (3) | Nonsupportive (2) | Strongly nonsupportive (1) |
|
| a. African American students (n=1258) | 3.9 (0.82) | 24.2 | 47.9 | 23.7 | 3.6 | 0.6 |
| b. American Indian/Alaska Native students (n=1237) | 3.7 (0.81) | 18.8 | 39.0 | 38.8 | 2.8 | 0.6 |
| c. Asian students (n=1247) | 4.0 (0.82) | 29.0 | 45.1 | 22.8 | 2.6 | 0.6 |
| d. Hispanic/Latino students (n=1231) | 3.8 (0.82) | 20.0 | 42.8 | 33.3 | 3.3 | 0.6 |
| e. White students (n=1252) | 4.1 (0.75) | 34.0 | 46.6 | 18.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| f. International students (n=1249) | 4.0 (0.82) | 30.3 | 46.4 | 19.8 | 2.9 | 0.6 |
| g. Female students (n=1252) | 4.0 (0.76) | 28.1 | 51.0 | 18.5 | 2.0 | 0.3 |
| h. Male students (n=1248) | 4.0 (0.74) | 29.2 | 48.5 | 21.4 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| i. Christian students (n=1272) | 3.7 (0.81) | 21.5 | 43.9 | 31.9 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| j. Non-Christian students (n=1239) | 3.7 (0.82) | 17.8 | 39.7 | 38.8 | 2.8 | 0.9 |
| Graduate Department/Program PERCENT SAYING: |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEAN (ST.DEV) | Strongly supportive (5) |
Supportive (4) | Neutral (3) | Nonsupportive (2) | Strongly nonsupportive (1) |
|
| k. Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students (n=1236) | 3.5 (0.83) | 12.6 | 35.5 | 45.4 | 4.9 | 1.5 |
| l. Non-traditional students (i.e., older students) (n=1244) | 4.0 (0.81) | 25.7 | 49.4 | 21.1 | 3.0 | 0.8 |
| m. Learning disabled students (n=1238) | 3.7 (0.84) | 17.0 | 39.7 | 38.1 | 4.4 | 0.9 |
| n. Physically disabled students (n=1233) | 3.8 (0.79) | 18.2 | 45.8 | 32.7 | 2.7 | 0.6 |
| o. Students from poor or working class backgrounds (n=1241) | 3.7 (0.82) | 15.9 | 42.3 | 36.5 | 4.4 | 1.0 |
| p. Students from middle class backgrounds (n=1242) | 3.8 (0.76) | 18.2 | 48.4 | 31.2 | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| q. Students from wealthy or upper class backgrounds (n=1236) | 3.9 (0.74) | 21.6 | 46.3 | 31.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| r. Students with children (n=1237) | 3.7 (0.89) | 16.6 | 43.6 | 32.3 | 5.3 | 2.2 |
11. How would you assess the following aspects of the campus climate at NC State University?
| PERCENT SAYING: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEAN (ST.DEV) | Excellent (4) | Good (3) | Fair (2) | Poor (1) | |
| a. Faculty respect for graduate students in general (n=1294) | 3.2 (0.66) | 31.0 | 58.4 | 8.6 | 2.0 |
| b. Faculty respect for graduate students from a minority racial/ethnic group (n=1289) | 3.1 (0.70) | 28.6 | 57.6 | 10.9 | 2.9 |
| c. Undergraduate student respect for graduate teaching assistants in general (n=1254) | 2.8 (0.67) | 10.1 | 60.1 | 26.4 | 3.4 |
| d. Undergraduate student respect for graduate teaching assistants from a minority racial/ethnic group (n=1246) | 2.6 (0.77) | 10.1 | 52.2 | 29.5 | 8.2 |
| e. Undergraduate student respect for female graduate teaching assistants (n=1245) | 2.8 (0.70) | 12.0 | 58.6 | 25.2 | 4.2 |
| f. Graduate student respect for faculty in general (n=1288) | 3.2 (0.61) | 30.9 | 61.5 | 6.5 | 1.1 |
| g. Graduate student respect for faculty from a minority racial/ethnic group (n=1274) | 3.2 (0.63) | 29.7 | 60.0 | 9.2 | 1.1 |
| h. Faculty respect for female graduate students (n=1276) | 3.2 (0.65) | 29.2 | 59.9 | 9.4 | 1.5 |
| i. Graduate student respect for female faculty (n=1278) | 3.2 (0.63) | 32.2 | 59.2 | 7.4 | 1.2 |
| j. University commitment to the success of graduate students from minority racial/ethnic groups (n=1269) | 3.0 (0.71) | 24.0 | 58.5 | 14.7 | 2.8 |
| k. University commitment to the success of female graduate students (n=1267) | 3.1 (0.68) | 25.1 | 59.1 | 14.0 | 1.8 |
| l. Friendships between graduate students of different racial/ethnic groups (n=1275) | 3.0 (0.77) | 25.1 | 54.0 | 16.2 | 4.6 |
| m. Friendships between heterosexual and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered graduate students (n=1249) | 2.8 (0.82) | 17.3 | 49.0 | 26.7 | 7.0 |
Section C: Frequency of Diversity Interactions on Campus
12. How often do you interact on campus with: (Percentages shown exclude option; 'Don't know' percentages shown in last column)
| PERCENT SAYING: | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEAN (ST.DEV) | Very Often (5) | Often (4) | Sometimes (3) | Seldom (2) | Never (1) | Don't know | |
| a. Students of a racial/ethnic or cultural background different from your own. (n=1285) | 4.2 (0.93) | 46.3 | 31.2 | 16.3 | 5.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 (of 1,291) |
| b. Students with a disability. (n=1189) | 2.6 (0.95) | 4.0 | 10.5 | 33.3 | 41.9 | 10.3 | 7.7 (of 1,288) |
| c. Students with religious beliefs different from your own. (n=1163) | 4.2 (0.88) | 44.8 | 34.3 | 16.4 | 4.2 | 0.3 | 9.8 (of 1,290) |
| d. Students with a sexual orientation different from your own. (n=1001) | 3.1 (1.17) | 15.9 | 18.9 | 32.5 | 25.2 | 7.6 | 22.3 (of 1,289) |
| e. Students for whom English is a second language. (n=1272) | 3.8 (1.06) | 34.0 | 29.7 | 24.0 | 10.9 | 1.3 | 1.4 (of 1,290) |
| f. Students who come from the state of North Carolina. (n=1266) | 4.2 (0.85) | 48.6 | 32.5 | 15.4 | 3.2 | 0.3 | 1.9 (of 1,291) |
| g. Students who come from outside of North Carolina. (n=1268) | 4.3 (0.80) | 48.3 | 35.8 | 13.6 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 1.7 (of 1,290) |
| h. Students of a social and/or economic background different from your own. (n=1202) | 4.2 (0.81) | 39.4 | 39.5 | 18.7 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 6.8 (of 1,289) |
13. In the past year at NC State University, how often have you had the following experiences with someone of a racial/ethnic or cultural background different from your own?
| PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEAN (ST.DEV) | Very Often (5) | Often (4) | Sometimes (3) | Seldom (2) | Never (1) | |
| a. Socialized (n=1295) | 3.8 (1.12) | 30.9 | 32.0 | 22.9 | 9.9 | 4.2 |
| b. Worked together in class on a small group activity or class project (n=1296) | 3.8 (1.15) | 33.3 | 33.2 | 20.1 | 7.6 | 5.8 |
| c. Worked together outside of class on a class project or assignment (n=1290) | 3.5 (1.29) | 29.1 | 28.1 | 21.9 | 10.3 | 10.5 |
| d. Worked together on a research team (n=1287) | 3.2 (1.54) | 27.8 | 21.0 | 18.6 | 7.7 | 24.9 |
14. How many of the classes you have taken at NC State University have been taught by an instructor of a racial/ethnic or cultural background different from your own? (n=1296)
| None | 12.7 % |
|---|---|
| A few | 25.8 % |
| Some | 30.8 % |
| Most | 18.3 % |
| All | 12.4 % |
15. Are any of your committee members of a racial, ethnic, or cultural background different from your own? (n=1294)
| Yes | 42.0 % |
|---|---|
| No | 20.0 % |
| Not applicable | 37.9 % |
16. While a graduate student at NC State, how often have you had a roommate (either on or off campus) of a racial/ethnic or cultural background different from your own? (n=1295)
| Never had a roommate | 48.7 % |
|---|---|
| Never | 31.3 % |
| Once | 11.2 % |
| Twice | 4.2 % |
| Three or more times | 4.6 % |
Section D: Participation in Diversity-Related Activities
17. Of all the graduate courses you have taken at NC State University, how many have had diversity issues clearly integrated into their content? (n=1295)
| None (if "None," mark your response then skip to question 19) | 55.9 % |
|---|---|
| A few | 24.1 % |
| Some | 9.8 % |
| Most | 7.1 % |
| All | 3.1 % |
18. What impact, if any, did the course(s) have on your thinking about/understanding of diversity? (n=568)
| MEAN (ST.DEV) | 3.9 (0.80) |
|---|---|
| (5) Very positive impact | 22.5 % |
| (4) Positive impact | 46.3 % |
| (3) Neither positive nor negative impact | 27.3 % |
| (2) Negative impact | 3.7 % |
| (1) Very negative impact | 0.2 % |
19. Since coming to NC State University, about how many times have you participated in a diversity or multicultural event, program, or workshop on campus? (n=1284)
| Never (if "Never," mark your response then skip to question 21) | 65.3 % |
|---|---|
| Once | 9.9 % |
| Two or three times | 15.1 % |
| Four or more times | 9.7 % |
| 20. If you have participated in one or more such activities on campus, please tell us a little about why you participated and what impact it had on your thinking about/understanding of diversity. |
Everyone Answer:
21. Why have you not participated, or not participated more often, in diversity/multicultural activities on campus? (Mark all that apply) (n=1315)
| a. Not aware of activities | 56.3 % |
|---|---|
| b. Topic of event has nothing to do with me | 21.1 % |
| c. Not enough time | 69.4 % |
| d. Not convenient to my schedule | 54.1 % |
| e. Would be uncomfortable | 7.8 % |
| f. None of my friends participate | 13.8 % |
| g. Topic of event does not interest me | 30.6 % |
| h. Location of event | 10.4 % |
| i. Cost | 12.3 % |
| j. Other (please specify): | 7.6 % |
| 22. What would increase your likelihood of attending a diversity or multicultural activity on campus? What such activities would you suggest having on campus? |
Section E: Impact of Campus Diversity
23. How have the following influenced your thinking about diversity?
| PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEAN (ST.DEV) | Very positive influence (5) | Positive influence (4) |
No influence (3) |
Negative influence (2) |
Very negative influence (1) | |
| a. Interaction with students in class (n=1286) | 4.0 (0.72) | 21.5 | 58.1 | 18.0 | 1.9 | 0.5 |
| b. Interaction with students outside of class (n=1283) | 3.9 (0.77) | 21.8 | 54.2 | 20.8 | 2.6 | 0.7 |
| c. Interaction with faculty/instructors in class (n=1282) | 3.8 (0.75) | 18.1 | 51.1 | 28.1 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| d. Interaction with faculty/instructors outside of class (n=1285) | 3.8 (0.77) | 16.6 | 46.1 | 34.9 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| e. Course materials (n=1285) | 3.4 (0.68) | 7.8 | 31.5 | 58.7 | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| f. Friendships or acquaintances (n=1285) | 4.2 (0.68) | 33.4 | 52.9 | 13.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| g.Campus organizations/clubs (n=1282) | 3.4 (0.67) | 8.4 | 28.4 | 62.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| h. Campus events (n=1276) | 3.4 (0.63) | 6.0 | 30.6 | 62.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| i. Interaction with staff (n= 1278) | 3.7 (0.71) | 11.5 | 50.2 | 35.7 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| j.Interaction with top level administrators (e.g., Chancellor, Provost, Deans, etc.) (n=1278) | 3.2 (0.60) | 4.7 | 18.0 | 75.0 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| k. Your family/home town experiences (n=1285) | 3.8 (0.93) | 24.8 | 43.8 | 22.2 | 8.1 | 1.2 |
24. How have your experiences at NC State University influenced each of the following?
| PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEAN (ST.DEV) | Very positive influence (5) | Positive influence (4) |
No influence (3) |
Negative influence (2) |
Very negative influence (1) | |
| a. Your likelihood of discussing topics related to diversity with friends (n=1286) | 3.8 (0.73) | 16.2 | 47.7 | 34.5 | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| b. Your likelihood of stopping yourself from using language that may be offensive to others (n=1282) | 3.7 (0.73) | 14.9 | 43.0 | 40.9 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| c. Your likelihood of correcting someone using language that may be offensive to others (n=1280) | 3.6 (0.72) | 11.9 | 40.7 | 45.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| d. Your likelihood of initiating a conversation with a stranger whose race/ethnicity or culture is different from yours (n=1283) | 3.8 (0.70) | 14.4 | 49.0 | 35.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| e. Your comfort level when working on course projects with students from diverse backgrounds (n=1282) | 3.8 (0.71) | 17.6 | 52.0 | 29.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| f. Your understanding of diversity (n=1282) | 3.8 (0.72) | 15.8 | 50.8 | 32.0 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| g. Your ability to work in a job setting with people from diverse backgrounds (n=1280) | 3.9 (0.69) | 17.3 | 53.4 | 28.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| h. Your comfort level when socializing with someone whose race, ethnicity, or culture is different from yours (n=1280) | 3.8 (0.71) | 17.0 | 50.9 | 31.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| i. Your comfort level when socializing with someone of a different sexual orientation from yours (n=1282) | 3.6 (0.73) | 13.0 | 35.8 | 50.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
Section F: Demographic Diversity at NC State University
25. Would you say there are too few, too many, or the appropriate number of minority/underrepresented people in each of the following groups at NC State University?
| PERCENT SAYING: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Too few | The appropriate number | Too many | Do not know | |
| a. Faculty (n=1287) | 34.3 | 41.6 | 3.5 | 20.7 |
| b. Graduate teaching assistants (n=1284) | 22.0 | 38.1 | 10.0 | 30.0 |
| c. College/department administrative support staff (n=1281) | 20.5 | 46.1 | 2.3 | 31.1 |
| d. Undergraduate students (n=1281) | 22.5 | 42.2 | 3.1 | 32.2 |
| e. Graduate students (n=1280) | 24.8 | 46.1 | 11.0 | 18.0 |
| f. University top level administrators (e.g., Chancellor, Provost, Deans, etc.) (n=1278) | 33.1 | 23.8 | 1.2 | 41.9 |
| g. Graduate research assistants (n=1280) | 20.0 | 40.2 | 5.9 | 33.9 |
| h. Campus service/support staff (e.g. housekeepers, groundskeepers, etc.) (n=1283) | 5.6 | 37.6 | 23.0 | 33.8 |
Section G: Demographics
The following questions ask for some personal and sensitive information. This information is critical in determining how the climate is perceived by members of different groups on campus. All responses will remain strictly confidential. Results will be reported in summary form only.
1. What is your gender? (n=1315)
| Male | 48.1 % |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.6 % |
| Transgender | 0.3 % |
2. What is your race/ethnicity? (Check all that apply)
| Includes those checking more than one race (n=1315) | Includes only those checking one race, with 'multiple race' category added (n=1315) | |
|---|---|---|
| a. White/Caucasian | 71.2 % | 67.7 % |
| b. African American/Black | 6.8 % | 6.2 % |
| c. Hispanic/Latino | 4.0 % | 2.9 % |
| d. American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.9 % | 0.7 % |
| e. Asian | 16.7 % | 15.7 % |
| f. Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.3 % | 0.1 % |
| g. Other (please describe): | 3.5 % | 2.6 % |
| Mixed (Includes those checking more than one race/ethnicity) | 4.1 % |
3. What is your current religious preference?
| Includes those checking more than one religion (n=1315) | Includes only those checking one religion, with 'multiple religion' category added (n=1265) | |
|---|---|---|
| a. Assemblies of God | 0.7 % | 0.2 % |
| b. Baha'i | 0.5 % | 0.2 % |
| c. Baptist | 12.8 % | 11.5 % |
| d. Buddhist | 2.4 % | 1.9 % |
| e. Catholic | 13.4 % | 1.8 % |
| f. Disciples of Christ | 1.1 % | 0.4 % |
| g. Episcopal | 3.4 % | 2.5 % |
| h. Hindu | 6.2 % | 5.7 % |
| i. Jewish | 1.8 % | 1.3 % |
| j. Latter-Day Saints | 1.1 % | 1.0 % |
| k. Lutheran | 4.0 % | 3.4 % |
| l. Moravian | 0.5 % | 0.2 % |
| m. Muslim | 2.7 % | 2.5 % |
| n. Non-denominational | 9.9 % | 8.2 % |
| o. Presbyterian | 4.4 % | 3.5 % |
| p. Unitarian | 1.4 % | 1.1 % |
| q. United Methodist | 7.8 % | 6.8 % |
| r. No preference | 21.7 % | 20.6 % |
| s. Other (please specify): | 10.7 % | 10.0 % |
| More than one religious preference (Includes those checking more than one religious preference) | 6.1 % |
4. What is your disability status? (Check all that apply)
| Includes those checking more than one disability (n=1315) | Includes only those checking one disability, with 'multiple disability' category added (n=1284) | |
|---|---|---|
| a. No disability | 94.0 % | 96.3 % |
| b. Physical disability | 1.3 % | 1.3 % |
| c. Mental disability | 0.6 % | 0.6 % |
| d. Learning disability | 1.8 % | 1.8 % |
| Multiple disabilities (Includes those checking more than one disability) | 0.1 % |
5. What is your sexual orientation? (n=1278)
| Heterosexual | 95.7 % |
|---|---|
| Gay/Lesbian | 2.0 % |
| Bisexual | 2.3 % |
6. What is your parents'/guardians' highest level of education?
| Mother/Female Guardian (n=1289) | Father/Male Guardian (n=1281) | |
|---|---|---|
| Less than high school | 6.4 % | 6.1 % |
| High school graduate | 17.8 % | 15.1 % |
| Some college - no degree | 12.0 % | 9.6 % |
| 2-year associate degree or certificate | 13.6 % | 8.5 % |
| 4-year baccalaureate degree | 25.2 % | 25.7 % |
| Some graduate or professional coursework - no degree | 4.7 % | 4.3 % |
| Master's degree | 16.8 % | 18.0 % |
| Doctorate or other professional degree (medicine, dentistry, law, etc.) | 3.6 % | 12.6 % |
7. How would you describe your socio-economic background (i.e., when you were growing up)? (n=1289)
| Poor | 5.0 % |
|---|---|
| Working class | 19.6 % |
| Middle class | 51.9 % |
| Upper middle class | 21.7 % |
| Upper class | 1.7 % |
8. In what setting did you spend most of your life before first coming
to NC State University?
(If several apply, use the most recent one) (n=1291)
| Rural area | 11.8 % |
|---|---|
| Small town (20,000 or less) | 21.2 % |
| Moderate size city (20,001-100,000) | 32.3 % |
| Large city (over 100,000) | 34.7 % |
9. How would you describe the racial/ethnic composition of the neighborhood where you grew up? (n=1280)
| All or nearly all the same race/ethnicity as you | 41.2 % |
|---|---|
| Mostly the same race/ethnicity as you | 35.2 % |
| About half same and half different race/ethnicity as you | 14.2 % |
| Mostly different race/ethnicity than you | 6.1 % |
| All or nearly all different race/ethnicity than you | 3.4 % |
10. How would you describe the racial/ethnic composition of the high school you graduated from? (n=1290)
| All or nearly all the same race/ethnicity as you | 33.9 % |
|---|---|
| Mostly the same race/ethnicity as you | 31.2 % |
| About half same and half different race/ethnicity as you | 23.1 % |
| Mostly different race/ethnicity than you | 8.4 % |
| All or nearly all different race/ethnicity than you | 3.4 % |
Section H: Conclusions
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