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.
PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
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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=3206) | 3.8 (0.84) | 15.4 | 56.8 | 18.2 | 8.9 | 0.8 |
b. NC State University is placing too much emphasis on achieving diversity. (n=3202) | 3.1 (1.04) | 10.9 | 20.7 | 39.5 | 23.7 | 5.2 |
c. Efforts to increase diversity lead to admission of less qualified students. (n=3197) | 3.2 (1.12) | 14.1 | 29.4 | 30.7 | 19.0 | 6.8 |
d. Efforts to increase diversity lead to hiring less qualified faculty, staff and/or administrators. (n=3200) | 3.1 (1.09) | 10.8 | 22.7 | 35.5 | 23.8 | 7.2 |
e. Diversity is good for NC State University. (n=3193) | 4.2 (0.75) | 35.3 | 49.8 | 12.6 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
f. Enhancing students' ability to participate effectively in a multicultural society should be part of the university's mission. (n=3191) | 3.8 (0.94) | 23.6 | 48.0 | 18.5 | 8.0 | 1.9 |
g. Building a diverse and inclusive campus community should be a key goal of NC State University. (n=3195) | 3.7 (0.97) | 19.2 | 44.5 | 23.2 | 11.0 | 2.1 |
h. Interaction with individuals who are different from me (e.g., race, national origin, sexual orientation, etc.) is an essential part of my college education. (n=3197) |
3.8 (1.03) |
26.2 | 43.0 | 18.0 | 10.1 | 2.8 |
PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
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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=3193) | 4.0 (0.80) | 28.5 | 52.7 | 14.2 | 3.9 | 0.7 |
j. NC State University provides an environment for the free and open expression of ideas, opinions, and beliefs. (n=3192) | 3.9 (0.77) | 17.9 | 62.1 | 13.4 | 6.1 | 0.6 |
k. NC State University is a good place to gain an understanding about multicultural issues and perspectives. (n=3188) | 3.6 (0.79) | 8.8 | 54.9 | 27.3 | 8.3 | 0.7 |
l. Learning about people from different cultures is a very important part of a college education. (n=3192) | 3.9 (0.90) | 25.8 | 49.9 | 16.2 | 6.7 | 1.4 |
m. Developing respect for diversity will better enable me to work in my chosen field after graduation. (n=3188) | 4.0 (0.88) | 31.1 | 48.0 | 14.7 | 5.0 | 1.2 |
n. Developing respect for diversity will better enable me to live in my community after graduation. (n=3190) | 4.0 (0.88) | 28.3 | 49.3 | 15.8 | 5.3 | 1.2 |
o. Including diversity topics and issues in my curriculum detracts from learning more important knowledge. (n=3188) | 3.0 (1.13) | 9.8 | 24.4 | 28.0 | 29.0 | 8.8 |
p. I can easily find information about diversity on the University website. (n=3180) | 3.3 (0.77) | 6.1 | 31.4 | 52.1 | 9.1 | 1.3 |
MEAN (ST.DEV) | 3.3 (0.65) |
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(4) Excellent | 39.2% |
(3) Good | 51.3% |
(2) Fair | 8.8 % |
(1) Poor | 0.7% |
PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
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MEAN (ST.DEV) | Always (5) | Usually (4) | Sometimes (3) | Seldom (2) | Never (1) | |
a. Accepted (n=3194) | 4.1 (0.70) | 30.8 | 55.8 | 11.4 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
b. Different from others (n=3187) | 3.0 (0.94) | 7.4 | 20.8 | 43.8 | 24.8 | 3.2 |
c. Like you belong here (n=3186) | 4.1 (0.83) | 33.0 | 46.9 | 15.6 | 3.9 | 0.7 |
d. Like you have a good support network (n=3185) | 3.8 (0.94) | 26.6 | 42.7 | 22.1 | 7.4 | 1.3 |
e. Physically threatened (n=3186) | 1.4 (0.65) | 0.4 | 0.6 | 4.9 | 28.7 | 65.4 |
f. Concerned about paying for college (n=3184) | 3.1 (1.33) | 21.6 | 16.7 | 30.2 | 16.9 | 14.6 |
PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
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MEAN (ST.DEV) | Very comfortable (5) |
Comfortable (4) | Neither comfortable nor uncomfortable (3) |
Uncomfortable (2) | Very uncomfortable (1) |
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a. Living in a campus residence hall (n=3193) | 3.8 (1.10) | 28.3 | 42.4 | 14.1 | 10.6 | 4.6 |
b. Living in a house or apartment near campus (not including with a parent/guardian) (n=3183) | 4.4 (0.74) | 48.9 | 40.0 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 0.2 |
c. Hanging out in Talley Student Center (n=3195) | 3.9 (0.84) | 25.0 | 47.1 | 22.9 | 4.4 | 0.7 |
d. Hanging out in Witherspoon Student Center (n=3191) | 3.6 (0.97) | 20.1 | 37.6 | 31.3 | 8.7 | 2.3 |
e. Hanging out in the brickyard (n=3197) | 4.1 (0.79) | 30.6 | 51.7 | 13.9 | 3.2 | 0.6 |
f. Eating in the dining halls (n=3192) | 4.0 (0.91) | 29.6 | 48.4 | 14.4 | 5.7 | 1.8 |
g. Eating in the Atrium (n=3192) | 4.0 (0.89) | 31.1 | 49.8 | 11.5 | 6.3 | 1.4 |
h. Attending athletic events (n=3190) | 4.2 (0.83) | 40.6 | 43.9 | 11.5 | 3.1 | 0.9 |
i. Shopping or eating in restaurants near campus (n=3193) | 4.3 (0.73) | 40.1 | 49.2 | 8.2 | 2.0 | 0.4 |
Please briefly tell us why you feel comfortable or uncomfortable in any of these locations. |
PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
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MEAN (ST.DEV) | Very comfortable (5) |
Comfortable (4) | Neither comfortable nor uncomfortable (3) |
Uncomfortable (2) | Very uncomfortable (1) |
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a. Participating in a research project with faculty (n=3181) | 4.0 (0.78) | 26.2 | 54.3 | 14.9 | 4.2 | 0.3 |
b. Working for pay on campus (n=3174) | 4.2 (0.78) | 35.2 | 48.6 | 12.9 | 2.9 | 0.3 |
c. Participating in campus social life (n=3177) | 4.0 (0.81) | 29.2 | 51.2 | 14.6 | 4.5 | 0.5 |
d. Meeting with your academic advisor (n=3179) | 4.2 (0.85) | 37.5 | 46.6 | 10.2 | 4.8 | 0.9 |
e. Getting non-academic counseling on campus (n=3177) | 3.4 (0.95) | 12.4 | 34.6 | 36.2 | 14.7 | 2.1 |
f. Participating in multicultural or ethnic activities on campus (n=3171) | 3.6 (0.93) | 14.9 | 41.0 | 32.2 | 9.7 | 2.1 |
g. Getting academic counseling on campus (e.g., tutoring, etc.) (n=3175) | 4.0 (0.79) | 24.2 | 54.5 | 16.0 | 5.0 | 0.3 |
h. Participating in student organizations (n=3166) | 4.1 (0.80) | 30.6 | 50.7 | 14.4 | 3.8 | 0.5 |
Please briefly tell us why you feel comfortable or uncomfortable in any of these situations. |
PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
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MEAN (ST.DEV) | Very comfortable (5) |
Comfortable (4) | Neither comfortable nor uncomfortable (3) |
Uncomfortable (2) | Very uncomfortable (1) |
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a. College/department administrative support staff (n=3181) | 4.1 (0.74) | 28.7 | 56.7 | 11.2 | 3.0 | 0.4 |
b. Top level administrators (e.g., Chancellor, Provost, Deans, etc.) (n=3178) | 3.5 (1.02) | 16.4 | 40.3 | 24.9 | 16.1 | 2.3 |
c. Faculty/instructors during office hours or in other academic settings outside the classroom (n=3179) | 4.2 (0.71) | 30.4 | 57.7 | 9.0 | 2.7 | 0.2 |
d. Campus service/support staff (e.g. housekeepers, groundskeepers, etc.) (n=3176) | 4.0 (0.81) | 26.4 | 51.5 | 17.5 | 4.0 | 0.7 |
Please briefly tell us why you feel comfortable or uncomfortable in any of these interactions. |
PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
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MEAN (ST.DEV) | Very comfortable (5) |
Comfortable (4) | Neither comfortable nor uncomfortable (3) |
Uncomfortable (2) | Very uncomfortable (1) |
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a. Student Health Services (n=3180) | 4.0 (0.89) | 30.5 | 48.3 | 14.1 | 5.9 | 1.3 |
b. Carmichael Gymnasium (n=3180) | 4.2 (0.83) | 42.3 | 44.2 | 8.4 | 4.2 | 0.8 |
c. NC State University Libraries (n=3181) | 4.4 (0.72) | 46.3 | 45.6 | 5.1 | 2.7 | 0.2 |
d. Financial Aid Services (n=3177) | 3.8 (0.88) | 25.0 | 41.2 | 28.1 | 4.8 | 0.9 |
e. Disability Services for Students (n=3172) | 3.5 (0.81) | 14.0 | 26.8 | 54.5 | 3.9 | 0.8 |
f. Wolfline Buses (n=3175) | 3.9 (0.94) | 27.5 | 47.1 | 15.3 | 8.8 | 1.3 |
g. NC State University Campus Police Services (n=3174) | 3.8 (0.89) | 22.7 | 45.6 | 24.8 | 5.2 | 1.6 |
h. Career Services (n=3176) |
3.9 (0.78) |
23.7 | 49.2 | 23.8 | 2.9 | 0.4 |
i. Women's Center Services (n=3153) | 3.4 (0.98) | 15.2 | 30.0 | 44.9 | 4.6 | 5.4 |
Please briefly tell us why you feel comfortable or uncomfortable using these services. |
PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
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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=3179) | 4.0 (0.87) | 26.8 | 55.7 | 8.4 | 8.1 | 0.9 |
b. I am often ignored in class even when I attempt to participate. (n=3174) | 2.1 (0.74) | 0.7 | 3.7 | 17.2 | 60.6 | 17.8 |
c. When I make a comment in the classroom, I am usually taken seriously by the instructor. (n=3177) | 4.1 (0.60) | 19.7 | 69.6 | 8.9 | 1.5 | 0.3 |
d. When we work in small groups in class, I am often ignored by my classmates or given trivial jobs. (n=3178) | 2.0 (0.78) | 1.1 | 4.5 | 12.7 | 60.9 | 20.7 |
e. Faculty members recognize that I have important ideas to contribute. (n=3173) | 3.8 (0.73) | 13.9 | 55.8 | 26.2 | 3.7 | 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=3177) | 2.3 (1.00) | 2.8 | 10.8 | 23.3 | 44.0 | 19.0 |
g. Sometimes faculty make inappropriate jokes or comments about people who are different than them. (n=3178) | 2.1 (0.97) | 1.7 | 9.3 | 16.0 | 45.4 | 27.6 |
h. I have been stereotyped in the classroom. (n=3177) | 2.4 (1.09) | 3.1 | 17.3 | 15.9 | 42.2 | 21.5 |
i. I have been exposed to an intolerant atmosphere in the classroom. (n=3174) | 2.1 (0.98) | 1.8 | 10.4 | 14.0 | 47.4 | 26.3 |
j. Most professors communicate that I am welcome in their classroom. (n=3174) | 4.1 (0.66) | 27.0 | 61.6 | 9.7 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
k. I feel comfortable among the other students in class and/or labs. (n=3172) | 4.1 (0.68) | 24.7 | 63.5 | 9.0 | 2.3 | 0.5 |
PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
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MEAN (ST.DEV) | Strongly supportive (5) |
Supportive (4) | Neutral (3) | Nonsupportive (2) | Strongly nonsupportive (1) |
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a. African American students (n=3175) | 4.2 (0.72) | 34.3 | 52.9 | 10.6 | 1.8 | 0.3 |
b. American Indian/Alaska Native students (n=3167) | 3.8 (0.80) | 17.1 | 46.7 | 31.7 | 3.8 | 0.7 |
c. Asian students (n=3168) | 4.0 (0.71) | 26.1 | 55.7 | 16.3 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
d. Hispanic/Latino students (n=3167) | 3.8 (0.80) | 18.1 | 51.9 | 24.6 | 4.7 | 0.5 |
e. White students (n=3176) | 4.1 (0.88) | 37.2 | 44.0 | 13.5 | 3.7 | 1.5 |
f. International students (n=3168) | 4.1 (0.72) | 28.4 | 55.7 | 13.9 | 1.6 | 0.4 |
g. Female students (n=3172) | 4.1 (0.69) | 27.0 | 58.1 | 13.0 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
h. Male students (n=3172) | 4.1 (0.79) | 31.4 | 50.5 | 14.8 | 2.7 | 0.6 |
i. Christian students (n=3172) | 4.0 (0.81) | 29.9 | 49.0 | 17.1 | 3.4 | 0.6 |
j. Non-Christian students (n=3167) | 3.7 (0.88) | 17.6 | 48.3 | 26.2 | 5.9 | 1.9 |
PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
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MEAN (ST.DEV) | Strongly supportive (5) |
Supportive (4) | Neutral (3) | Nonsupportive (2) | Strongly nonsupportive (1) |
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k. Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students (n=3168) | 3.5 (0.92) | 13.0 | 37.4 | 37.4 | 9.7 | 2.5 |
l. Non-traditional students (i.e., older students) (n=3167) | 3.8 (0.78) | 16.4 | 54.1 | 23.9 | 5.0 | 0.5 |
m. Learning disabled students (n=3161) | 3.8 (0.77) | 19.3 | 51.0 | 26.3 | 3.1 | 0.4 |
n. Physically disabled students (n=3161) | 3.9 (0.77) | 21.3 | 54.5 | 20.3 | 3.4 | 0.5 |
o. Students from poor or working class backgrounds (n=3161) | 3.7 (0.88) | 15.7 | 48.4 | 26.5 | 7.8 | 1.6 |
p. Students from middle class backgrounds (n=3157) | 3.8 (0.80) | 17.1 | 55.8 | 21.2 | 4.8 | 1.0 |
q. Students from wealthy or upper class backgrounds (n=3165) | 4.0 (0.79) | 29.3 | 48.9 | 18.9 | 2.4 | 0.5 |
r. Students with children (n=3158) | 3.6 (0.82) | 11.8 | 42.5 | 38.4 | 6.1 | 1.1 |
PERCENT SAYING: | |||||
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MEAN (ST.DEV) | Excellent (4) | Good (3) | Fair (2) | Poor (1) | |
a. Faculty respect for students in general (n=3163) | 3.2 (0.59) | 29.0 | 62.2 | 8.3 | 0.4 |
b. Faculty respect for students from a minority racial/ethnic group (n=3164) | 3.2 (0.61) | 28.9 | 61.7 | 8.6 | 0.8 |
c. Student respect for faculty in general (n=3161) | 3.0 (0.61) | 16.9 | 66.2 | 15.9 | 1.0 |
d. Student respect for faculty from a minority racial/ethnic group (n=3159) | 2.9 (0.71) | 16.3 | 59.8 | 20.2 | 3.7 |
e. Faculty respect for female students (n=3161) | 3.2 (0.58) | 26.5 | 65.0 | 8.0 | 0.6 |
f. Student respect for female faculty (n=3153) | 3.1 (0.59) | 23.2 | 66.4 | 9.7 | 0.7 |
g. University commitment to the success of students from minority racial/ethnic groups (n=3150) | 3.1 (0.66) | 27.8 | 60.1 | 10.4 | 1.7 |
h. University commitment to the success of female students (n=3152) | 3.1 (0.61) | 24.9 | 64.3 | 9.9 | 0.9 |
i. Friendships between students of different racial/ethnic groups (n=3150) | 3.0 (0.77) | 23.3 | 53.9 | 18.5 | 4.3 |
j. Friendships between heterosexual and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered students (n=3142) | 2.6 (0.83) | 13.5 | 45.7 | 31.2 | 9.6 |
PERCENT SAYING: | |||||||
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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=3152) | 4.0 (0.94) | 37.8 | 34.2 | 21.2 | 6.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 (of 3,162) |
b. Students with a disability. (n=3039) | 2.6 (0.92) | 4.0 | 11.2 | 37.1 | 40.1 | 7.6 | 3.7 (of 3,157) |
c. Students with religious beliefs different from your own. (n=2985) | 4.0 (0.93) | 38.1 | 36.4 | 18.9 | 5.8 | 0.8 | 5.5 (of 3,157) |
d. Students with a sexual orientation different from your own. (n=2759) | 2.9 (1.14) | 11.6 | 16.8 | 31.7 | 30.3 | 9.7 | 12.6 (of 3,158) |
e. Students for whom English is a second language. (n=3079) | 3.1 (1.10) | 13.0 | 20.6 | 34.7 | 26.1 | 5.6 | 2.4 (of 3,153) |
f. Students who come from the state of North Carolina. (n=3135) | 4.6 (0.60) | 71.4 | 23.5 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.8 (of 3,161) |
g. Students who come from outside of North Carolina. (n=3122) | 4.1 (0.87) | 38.6 | 37.6 | 19.4 | 4.2 | 0.3 | 1.2 (of 3,160) |
h. Students of a social and/or economic background different from your own. (n=3024) | 4.2 (0.80) | 41.6 | 39.4 | 16.5 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 4.2 (of 3,157) |
PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
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MEAN (ST.DEV) | Very Often (5) | Often (4) | Sometimes (3) | Seldom (2) | Never (1) | |
a. Socialized (n=3155) | 4.0 (1.01) | 37.5 | 32.4 | 21.2 | 7.4 | 1.5 |
b. Worked together in class on a small group activity or class project (n=3156) | 3.9 (0.99) | 31.6 | 36.2 | 23.7 | 6.4 | 2.1 |
c. Worked together outside of class on a class project or assignment (n=3154) | 3.5 (1.22) | 25.1 | 27.6 | 26.2 | 12.9 | 8.2 |
None | 4.3% |
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A few | 33.9% |
Some | 38.6% |
Most | 19.2% |
All | 4.0% |
Never had a roommate | 12.7% |
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Never | 49.7% |
Once | 24.2% |
Twice | 8.0% |
Three or more times | 5.5% |
Taken Course PERCENT SAYING: | >
Impact PERCENT SAYING: |
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Yes | No | MEAN (ST.DEV) | Very positive (5) |
Positive (4) | Neither positive nor negative (3) |
Negative (2) | Very negative (1) |
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a. Ethnic studies course (n=3127) (n=580) | 18.6 | 81.4 | 4.1 (0.85) | 33.8 | 47.1 | 14.3 | 3.8 | 1.0 |
b. Women's studies course (n=3083) (n=219) | 6.9 | 93.1 | 4.1 (0.90) | 37.9 | 43.4 | 14.2 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
None (if "None," mark your response then skip to question 18) | 34.3% |
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A few | 45.1% |
Some | 15.4% |
Most | 4.6% |
All | 0.6% |
MEAN (ST.DEV) | 3.7 (0.74) |
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(5) Very positive impact | 12.1% |
(4) Positive impact | 51.2% |
(3) Neither positive nor negative impact | 32.4% |
(2) Negative impact | 3.7% |
(1) Very negative impact | 0.5% |
Never (if "Never," mark your response then skip to question 20) | 65.8% |
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Once | 8.3% |
Two or three times | 16.2% |
Four or more times | 9.8% |
19. 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. |
a. Not aware of activities | 63.2% |
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b. Topic of event has nothing to do with me | 36.7% |
c. Not enough time | 65.7% |
d. Not convenient to my schedule | 62.0% |
e. Would be uncomfortable | 18.7% |
f. None of my friends participate | 30.0% |
g. Topic of event does not interest me | 43.7% |
h. Location of event | 12.6% |
i. Cost | 18.8% |
j. Other (please specify): | 5.0% |
21. What would increase your likelihood of attending a diversity or multicultural activity on campus? What such activities would you suggest having on campus? |
PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
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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=3147) | 3.8 (0.69) | 14.0 | 60.8 | 22.4 | 2.4 | 0.4 |
b. Interaction with students outside of class (n=3145) | 3.8 (0.76) | 16.2 | 55.8 | 23.6 | 3.9 | 0.5 |
c. Interaction with faculty/instructors in class (n=3142) | 3.7 (0.73) | 12.4 | 54.7 | 28.6 | 3.8 | 0.4 |
d. Interaction with faculty/instructors outside of class (n=3140) | 3.6 (0.71) | 10.6 | 42.4 | 45.1 | 1.5 | 0.3 |
e. Course materials (n=3143) | 3.5 (0.67) | 7.3 | 39.2 | 51.1 | 2.3 | 0.2 |
f. Friendships or acquaintances (n=3145) | 4.1 (0.67) | 26.0 | 58.1 | 14.7 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
g. Residence hall (n=3137) | 3.6 (0.81) | 13.6 | 40.1 | 41.1 | 4.2 | 1.0 |
h. Campus organizations/clubs (n=3138) | 3.6 (0.73) | 12.7 | 40.1 | 45.4 | 1.6 | 0.3 |
i. Campus events (n=3139) | 3.6 (0.70) | 9.0 | 40.3 | 48.1 | 2.3 | 0.4 |
j. Interaction with staff (n=3135) | 3.6 (0.69) | 9.5 | 48.7 | 39.1 | 2.6 | 0.2 |
k. Interaction with top level administrators (e.g., Chancellor, Provost, Deans, etc.) (n=3135) | 3.3 (0.58) | 4.9 | 19.3 | 74.5 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
l. Your family/home town experiences (n=3141) | 3.8 (0.93) | 24.7 | 46.4 | 19.1 | 8.6 | 1.2 |
PERCENT SAYING: | ||||||
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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=3147) | 3.8 (0.72) | 14.0 | 50.5 | 33.2 | 2.2 | 0.1 |
b. Your likelihood of stopping yourself from using language that may be offensive to others (n=3144) | 3.8 (0.77) | 17.1 | 43.6 | 37.2 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
c. Your likelihood of correcting someone using language that may be offensive to others (n=3141) | 3.6 (0.75) | 13.2 | 42.2 | 41.9 | 2.2 | 0.6 |
d. Your likelihood of initiating a conversation with a stranger whose race/ethnicity or culture is different from yours (n=3142) | 3.8 (0.70) | 14.0 | 49.8 | 34.9 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
e. Your comfort level when working on course projects with students from diverse backgrounds (n=3144) | 3.8 (0.70) | 16.3 | 54.2 | 28.1 | 1.2 | 0.2 |
f. Your understanding of diversity (n=3142) | 3.8 (0.70) | 15.5 | 54.6 | 28.1 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
g. Your ability to work in a job setting with people from diverse backgrounds (n=3133) | 3.9 (0.68) | 17.8 | 54.8 | 26.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
h. Your comfort level when socializing with someone whose race, ethnicity, or culture is different from yours (n=3132) | 3.9 (0.69) | 17.5 | 54.9 | 26.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
i. Your comfort level when socializing with someone of a different sexual orientation from yours (n=3139) | 3.6 (0.79) | 13.2 | 39.0 | 44.2 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
PERCENT SAYING: | ||||
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Too few | The appropriate number | Too many | Do not know | |
a. Faculty (n=3145) | 19.2 | 50.1 | 12.2 | 18.5 |
b. Teaching assistants (n=3146) | 13.8 | 44.2 | 18.4 | 23.6 |
c. College/department administrative support staff (n=3132) | 13.2 | 52.9 | 2.8 | 31.1 |
d. Undergraduate students (n=3141) | 17.3 | 58.8 | 8.6 | 15.3 |
e. University top level administrators (e.g., Chancellor, Provost, Deans, etc.) (n=3142) | 22.4 | 39.2 | 1.4 | 37.0 |
f. Campus service/support staff (e.g. housekeepers, groundskeepers, etc.) (n=3141) | 3.4 | 43.5 | 29.4 | 23.8 |
Male | 45.2% |
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Female | 54.7% |
Transgender | 0.1% |
Includes those checking more than one race (n=3211) | Includes only those checking one race, with 'multiple race' category added (n=3211) | |
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a. White/Caucasian | 82.7% | 78.4% |
b. African American/Black | 9.3% | 8.3% |
c. Hispanic/Latino | 2.9% | 1.6% |
d. American Indian or Alaska Native | 2.2% | 0.4% |
e. Asian | 5.0% | 4.0% |
f. Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
g. Other (please describe): | 3.2% | 2.1% |
Mixed (Includes those checking more than one race/ethnicity) | 5.1% |
Includes those checking more than one religion (n=3211) | Includes only those checking one religion, with 'multiple religion' category added (n=3116) | |
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a. Assemblies of God | 0.8% | 0.7% |
b. Baha'i | 0.2% | 0.1% |
c. Baptist | 19.7% | 18.4% |
d. Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.8% |
e. Catholic | 12.2% | 11.6% |
f. Disciples of Christ | 0.7% | 0.6% |
g. Episcopal | 2.5% | 2.2% |
h. Hindu | 1.0% | 0.9% |
i. Jewish | 1.1% | 0.8% |
j. Latter-Day Saints | 0.6% | 0.7% |
k. Lutheran | 3.2% | 2.8% |
l. Moravian | 0.4% | 0.4% |
m. Muslim | 1.3% | 1.2% |
n. Non-denominational | 12.5% | 10.3% |
o. Presbyterian | 6.8% | 5.9% |
p. Unitarian | 0.6% | 0.4% |
q. United Methodist | 11.9% | 10.8% |
r. No preference | 15.8% | 14.7% |
s. Other (please specify): | 11.9% | 10.1% |
More than one religious preference (Includes those checking more than one religious preference) | 6.5% |
Includes those checking more than one disability (n=3211) | Includes only those checking one disability, with 'multiple disability' category added (n=3134) | |
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a. No disability | 93.2% | 95.3% |
b. Physical disability | 1.6% | 1.4% |
c. Mental disability | 0.9% | 0.6% |
d. Learning disability | 2.5% | 2.3% |
Multiple disabilities (Includes those checking more than one disability) | 0.4% |
Heterosexual | 96.8% |
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Gay/Lesbian | 1.3% |
Bisexual | 1.8% |
Mother/Female Guardian (n=3139) | Father/Male Guardian (n=3105) | |
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Less than high school | 2.1% | 3.4% |
High school graduate | 15.3% | 12.8% |
Some college - no degree | 13.5% | 11.3% |
2-year associate degree or certificate | 15.3% | 11.5% |
4-year baccalaureate degree | 30.4% | 30.0% |
Some graduate or professional coursework - no degree | 4.4% | 3.7% |
Master's degree | 15.7% | 16.9% |
Doctorate or other professional degree (medicine, dentistry, law, etc.) | 3.4% | 10.4% |
Poor | 2.6% |
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Working class | 17.3% |
Middle class | 48.8% |
Upper middle class | 29.2% |
Upper class | 2.0% |
Rural area | 13.3% |
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Small town (20,000 or less) | 26.1% |
Moderate size city (20,001-100,000) | 38.5% |
Large city (over 100,000) | 22.1% |
All or nearly all the same race/ethnicity as you | 30.3% |
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Mostly the same race/ethnicity as you | 38.8% |
About half same and half different race/ethnicity as you | 19.5% |
Mostly different race/ethnicity than you | 7.2% |
All or nearly all different race/ethnicity than you | 4.2% |
All or nearly all the same race/ethnicity as you | 15.8% |
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Mostly the same race/ethnicity as you | 30.0% |
About half same and half different race/ethnicity as you | 38.2% |
Mostly different race/ethnicity than you | 11.5% |
All or nearly all different race/ethnicity than you | 4.4% |
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