North Carolina State University
2008 First-Year Student Survey:
College Comparisons of
Goals for Undergraduate Education
(Current Level of Development)

This document reports college differences in respondents' ratings of their current development of general education, personal development, and world view goals. For information about the survey and analysis methods, see " 2008 First-Year Student Survey: Introduction, Methods, and Student Demographic Profile." Exact question wording is available on the web or by clicking on the "Q" next to the table heading.

General Education Goals | Personal Development Goals | World View Goals

Survey item #16: Goals for undergraduate education (exact wording)

View college comparisons of goal importance

Current Development of Goals for Undergraduate Education

General Education Goals

Writing skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.78	2.85	2.75	2.99	2.76	2.70	2.71	2.90	2.92	2.71	2.77
4: Excellent	12.2%	14.5%	7.0%	19.5%	11.5%	10.5%	8.3%	16.4%	21.1%	9.6%	13.0%
3: Good	56.6%	58.3%	63.4%	61.0%	56.6%	53.8%	58.3%	60.4%	50.0%	55.3%	55.0%
2: Fair	27.9%	24.9%	26.8%	18.3%	28.7%	30.9%	29.6%	20.1%	28.9%	31.7%	27.8%
1: Poor	3.3%	2.2%	2.8%	1.2%	3.3%	4.8%	3.7%	3.0%	.	3.3%	4.1%
Total (N)	4,138	722	142	421	122	1,226	348	134	76	778	169

Speaking skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.80	2.86	2.86	2.90	2.67	2.80	2.72	2.76	2.82	2.78	2.81
4: Excellent	19.9%	22.8%	22.5%	25.2%	11.6%	18.9%	13.8%	18.7%	22.4%	20.2%	16.6%
3: Good	46.2%	45.4%	45.8%	45.2%	44.6%	47.3%	49.9%	43.3%	42.1%	43.5%	55.6%
2: Fair	28.2%	26.5%	26.8%	23.3%	43.0%	28.1%	30.5%	33.6%	30.3%	30.1%	20.1%
1: Poor	5.6%	5.3%	4.9%	6.2%	0.8%	5.6%	5.8%	4.5%	5.3%	6.2%	7.7%
Total (N)	4,132	720	142	420	121	1,226	347	134	76	777	169

Listening skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.21	3.32	3.30	3.23	3.12	3.21	3.16	3.13	3.07	3.13	3.23
4: Excellent	37.1%	44.0%	41.8%	37.7%	33.9%	37.3%	33.3%	30.6%	25.0%	32.9%	40.5%
3: Good	48.1%	44.7%	47.5%	48.2%	45.5%	47.8%	51.1%	53.0%	60.5%	49.6%	44.6%
2: Fair	13.2%	10.3%	9.9%	13.1%	19.0%	13.4%	13.8%	15.7%	10.5%	15.0%	12.5%
1: Poor	1.6%	1.0%	0.7%	1.0%	1.7%	1.5%	1.7%	0.7%	3.9%	2.6%	2.4%
Total (N)	4,133	718	141	419	121	1,227	348	134	76	781	168

Comprehension skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.11	3.12	3.08	3.17	2.91	3.25	3.07	2.93	3.03	2.91	3.16
4: Excellent	30.4%	29.3%	27.7%	34.0%	22.1%	38.4%	25.9%	19.4%	30.3%	20.8%	37.1%
3: Good	51.6%	54.0%	53.2%	49.5%	49.2%	49.3%	56.8%	56.7%	43.4%	52.7%	46.5%
2: Fair	16.4%	15.6%	18.4%	15.7%	26.2%	11.4%	15.6%	20.9%	25.0%	23.4%	11.8%
1: Poor	1.7%	1.1%	0.7%	0.7%	2.5%	0.9%	1.7%	3.0%	1.3%	3.1%	4.7%
Total (N)	4,128	720	141	420	122	1,224	347	134	76	774	170

Math skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.08	2.96	3.09	2.44	2.73	3.54	3.01	2.80	3.08	2.86	3.42
4: Excellent	36.6%	28.9%	31.0%	12.1%	19.8%	59.9%	31.6%	20.6%	33.3%	25.1%	53.6%
3: Good	38.8%	42.0%	50.0%	33.9%	40.5%	34.5%	40.8%	42.7%	42.7%	41.7%	36.3%
2: Fair	20.7%	25.5%	16.2%	40.3%	32.2%	5.4%	25.0%	32.8%	22.7%	27.4%	8.9%
1: Poor	3.9%	3.6%	2.8%	13.7%	7.4%	0.2%	2.6%	3.8%	1.3%	5.8%	1.2%
Total (N)	4,131	719	142	422	121	1,231	348	131	75	774	168

Understanding influence of science/technology	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.03	3.19	2.80	2.60	2.83	3.39	2.76	2.75	2.85	2.76	3.30
4: Excellent	32.0%	35.5%	21.8%	14.2%	19.0%	49.8%	18.7%	16.4%	18.7%	20.7%	47.9%
3: Good	42.7%	49.4%	42.3%	40.9%	49.6%	39.5%	43.4%	47.0%	53.3%	40.9%	35.5%
2: Fair	21.9%	14.0%	30.3%	35.8%	27.3%	10.3%	32.8%	31.3%	22.7%	32.3%	15.4%
1: Poor	3.4%	1.1%	5.6%	9.1%	4.1%	0.3%	5.2%	5.2%	5.3%	6.1%	1.2%
Total (N)	4,125	719	142	416	121	1,228	348	134	75	773	169

Apply scientific methods of inquiry	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.67	2.84	2.48	2.31	2.58	2.99	2.31	2.33	2.39	2.40	3.07
4: Excellent	17.4%	19.9%	10.1%	6.6%	14.2%	28.5%	7.1%	5.3%	8.0%	9.6%	29.7%
3: Good	40.4%	48.4%	38.1%	33.1%	38.1%	44.8%	31.3%	36.6%	33.3%	33.8%	49.7%
2: Fair	34.1%	27.7%	41.7%	44.6%	39.8%	24.0%	47.0%	43.5%	48.0%	43.1%	18.2%
1: Poor	8.2%	4.1%	10.1%	15.7%	8.0%	2.7%	14.6%	14.5%	10.7%	13.5%	2.4%
Total (N)	4,031	705	139	408	113	1,210	336	131	75	749	165

Computer skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.99	2.97	2.89	2.94	2.84	3.04	3.05	2.96	3.01	3.00	2.94
4: Excellent	29.3%	28.1%	23.9%	26.7%	24.0%	32.8%	30.5%	22.4%	26.3%	29.6%	27.1%
3: Good	44.7%	46.1%	45.8%	45.8%	43.8%	41.6%	46.4%	54.5%	48.7%	44.4%	45.9%
2: Fair	22.1%	20.7%	26.1%	22.2%	24.8%	22.7%	20.7%	20.1%	25.0%	22.3%	20.6%
1: Poor	3.9%	5.1%	4.2%	5.3%	7.4%	2.9%	2.3%	3.0%	.	3.7%	6.5%
Total (N)	4,136	720	142	419	121	1,230	347	134	76	777	170

Logical reasoning skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.24	3.18	3.01	3.18	3.17	3.41	3.22	3.16	3.33	3.13	3.25
4: Excellent	37.9%	34.1%	22.3%	31.8%	34.7%	49.4%	35.3%	32.1%	43.4%	31.7%	37.9%
3: Good	49.1%	51.2%	56.8%	55.2%	47.1%	42.6%	52.6%	52.2%	47.4%	50.9%	50.3%
2: Fair	12.2%	13.7%	20.1%	12.3%	18.2%	7.8%	11.3%	14.9%	7.9%	16.1%	10.7%
1: Poor	0.7%	1.0%	0.7%	0.7%	.	0.2%	0.9%	0.7%	1.3%	1.3%	1.2%
Total (N)	4,131	721	139	422	121	1,229	346	134	76	774	169

Ability to adapt to changing technologies	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.21	3.16	2.94	3.13	3.12	3.37	3.20	3.11	3.27	3.11	3.23
4: Excellent	39.2%	37.1%	25.5%	35.7%	33.1%	48.4%	37.8%	29.3%	41.9%	33.5%	40.8%
3: Good	44.1%	44.2%	46.1%	44.5%	47.1%	40.3%	45.5%	54.9%	44.6%	46.2%	44.4%
2: Fair	14.9%	16.4%	25.5%	16.7%	19.0%	10.6%	15.9%	13.5%	12.2%	17.7%	11.8%
1: Poor	1.8%	2.2%	2.8%	3.1%	0.8%	0.7%	0.9%	2.3%	1.4%	2.6%	3.0%
Total (N)	4,118	719	141	420	121	1,224	347	133	74	770	169

Critical analysis of ideas	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.01	2.98	2.89	3.06	2.89	3.15	2.97	2.84	3.14	2.87	3.02
4: Excellent	25.7%	22.5%	18.1%	27.8%	17.2%	32.9%	22.5%	21.2%	34.2%	20.2%	25.3%
3: Good	51.4%	54.8%	54.3%	51.2%	58.2%	50.6%	52.4%	44.7%	47.4%	49.0%	53.5%
2: Fair	21.2%	21.1%	26.1%	19.9%	20.5%	15.1%	25.1%	31.1%	17.1%	28.3%	18.8%
1: Poor	1.7%	1.7%	1.4%	1.2%	4.1%	1.5%	.	3.0%	1.3%	2.6%	2.4%
Total (N)	4,117	712	138	418	122	1,228	347	132	76	774	170

Using resources for research	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.83	2.99	2.89	2.97	2.66	2.76	2.77	2.77	2.92	2.77	2.90
4: Excellent	22.7%	29.1%	25.5%	29.8%	15.6%	19.7%	19.7%	19.4%	25.0%	19.7%	23.1%
3: Good	42.8%	43.4%	43.3%	40.8%	45.1%	41.3%	43.6%	43.3%	43.4%	44.1%	46.2%
2: Fair	29.7%	24.6%	26.2%	25.5%	29.5%	33.8%	30.6%	32.1%	30.3%	30.2%	28.4%
1: Poor	4.8%	2.9%	5.0%	3.8%	9.8%	5.1%	6.1%	5.2%	1.3%	6.1%	2.4%
Total (N)	4,123	716	141	419	122	1,224	346	134	76	776	169

Problem solving skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.15	3.10	3.04	2.96	3.02	3.40	3.09	2.98	3.25	2.98	3.26
4: Excellent	31.7%	25.8%	23.9%	21.4%	23.0%	47.9%	24.7%	21.8%	38.2%	22.7%	38.5%
3: Good	52.7%	58.6%	57.7%	55.6%	56.6%	44.6%	59.5%	55.6%	50.0%	54.6%	49.1%
2: Fair	14.7%	14.9%	16.2%	21.1%	20.5%	7.3%	15.5%	21.8%	10.5%	20.9%	12.4%
1: Poor	0.8%	0.7%	2.1%	1.9%	.	0.2%	0.3%	0.8%	1.3%	1.8%	.
Total (N)	4,131	720	142	421	122	1,225	348	133	76	775	169

Ability to plan and carry out projects independently	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.12	3.21	3.16	3.20	2.98	3.12	3.08	3.15	3.43	2.98	3.10
4: Excellent	33.6%	38.9%	35.2%	38.2%	27.9%	34.2%	28.5%	29.9%	54.7%	26.6%	33.7%
3: Good	46.8%	44.6%	47.2%	45.6%	46.7%	45.8%	52.4%	56.0%	34.7%	47.9%	46.2%
2: Fair	17.5%	15.2%	16.2%	14.3%	21.3%	17.6%	17.6%	13.4%	9.3%	22.6%	16.6%
1: Poor	2.2%	1.3%	1.4%	1.9%	4.1%	2.4%	1.4%	0.7%	1.3%	3.0%	3.6%
Total (N)	4,124	719	142	419	122	1,222	347	134	75	775	169

Understanding of diverse cultures and values	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.98	3.04	3.09	3.17	2.87	2.83	3.00	3.09	3.08	2.97	3.05
4: Excellent	31.1%	33.5%	35.5%	41.0%	25.0%	26.4%	31.1%	35.8%	39.5%	28.4%	34.3%
3: Good	39.9%	40.8%	41.1%	39.3%	41.7%	36.9%	41.2%	41.8%	32.9%	43.7%	38.5%
2: Fair	24.6%	22.1%	20.6%	16.0%	28.3%	30.0%	24.5%	17.9%	23.7%	24.6%	24.9%
1: Poor	4.5%	3.6%	2.8%	3.8%	5.0%	6.7%	3.2%	4.5%	3.9%	3.2%	2.4%
Total (N)	4,112	719	141	420	120	1,215	347	134	76	771	169

Broad general education	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.21	3.29	3.26	3.21	3.21	3.20	3.18	3.26	3.18	3.18	3.15
4: Excellent	35.1%	39.0%	38.3%	36.0%	33.6%	34.5%	32.1%	37.6%	34.2%	33.0%	32.4%
3: Good	52.0%	51.3%	51.1%	50.8%	53.8%	51.9%	54.9%	51.1%	51.3%	52.2%	52.9%
2: Fair	12.0%	9.1%	9.2%	11.7%	12.6%	12.6%	12.1%	10.5%	13.2%	14.2%	12.4%
1: Poor	0.9%	0.6%	1.4%	1.4%	.	1.0%	0.9%	0.8%	1.3%	0.6%	2.4%
Total (N)	4,106	715	141	419	119	1,217	346	133	76	770	170

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Personal Development Goals

Taking responsbility for my own behavior	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.51	3.61	3.65	3.54	3.44	3.48	3.51	3.53	3.46	3.46	3.50
4: Excellent	58.1%	64.7%	69.7%	60.4%	52.5%	56.0%	55.0%	57.9%	52.6%	54.7%	59.4%
3: Good	35.7%	31.7%	26.8%	34.4%	39.3%	36.5%	40.9%	37.6%	42.1%	37.4%	31.8%
2: Fair	5.6%	3.3%	2.8%	4.3%	8.2%	6.9%	3.7%	3.8%	3.9%	7.3%	8.2%
1: Poor	0.5%	0.3%	0.7%	1.0%	.	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	0.6%
Total (N)	4,136	719	142	419	122	1,228	347	133	76	780	170

Value lifelong learning	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.42	3.53	3.49	3.51	3.32	3.38	3.32	3.44	3.42	3.34	3.47
4: Excellent	51.5%	58.9%	56.3%	56.3%	47.9%	50.4%	44.1%	47.4%	51.3%	46.3%	56.0%
3: Good	39.2%	35.2%	36.6%	38.2%	37.2%	38.3%	44.1%	49.6%	40.8%	42.2%	35.7%
2: Fair	8.8%	5.7%	6.3%	5.3%	14.0%	10.5%	11.3%	2.3%	6.6%	11.0%	7.7%
1: Poor	0.6%	0.1%	0.7%	0.2%	0.8%	0.8%	0.6%	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	0.6%
Total (N)	4,122	721	142	419	121	1,223	345	133	76	774	168

Recognize and act on ethical principles	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.34	3.46	3.47	3.47	3.24	3.31	3.29	3.30	3.38	3.25	3.32
4: Excellent	45.7%	52.9%	55.6%	53.3%	38.5%	44.3%	41.9%	40.6%	48.7%	38.9%	45.2%
3: Good	43.8%	40.3%	37.3%	41.0%	48.4%	43.8%	46.2%	48.9%	42.1%	47.4%	42.9%
2: Fair	9.5%	6.5%	5.6%	4.8%	11.5%	10.3%	11.3%	10.5%	7.9%	13.0%	10.1%
1: Poor	1.0%	0.3%	1.4%	1.0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.6%	.	1.3%	0.6%	1.8%
Total (N)	4,115	718	142	415	122	1,223	344	133	76	774	168

Ability to lead others	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.05	3.12	3.21	3.11	3.03	2.99	3.12	3.05	2.93	3.01	2.98
4: Excellent	31.1%	34.2%	36.4%	35.8%	28.7%	28.5%	32.7%	31.1%	25.0%	30.9%	23.2%
3: Good	45.5%	45.8%	49.3%	41.8%	48.4%	45.6%	49.1%	46.2%	48.7%	42.2%	53.6%
2: Fair	20.5%	17.9%	12.9%	19.8%	20.5%	22.6%	15.3%	19.7%	21.1%	23.5%	21.4%
1: Poor	2.9%	2.1%	1.4%	2.6%	2.5%	3.3%	2.9%	3.0%	5.3%	3.3%	1.8%
Total (N)	4,129	720	140	419	122	1,227	346	132	76	779	168

Ability to work in teams	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.38	3.41	3.50	3.37	3.38	3.34	3.40	3.36	3.32	3.38	3.36
4: Excellent	48.1%	50.3%	55.6%	48.2%	50.8%	45.0%	49.6%	46.6%	43.4%	48.4%	50.6%
3: Good	42.3%	41.2%	39.4%	41.5%	37.7%	44.8%	41.2%	43.6%	47.4%	41.8%	37.1%
2: Fair	8.8%	7.9%	4.2%	9.4%	9.8%	9.1%	9.0%	9.0%	6.6%	9.4%	10.0%
1: Poor	0.8%	0.6%	0.7%	1.0%	1.6%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%	2.6%	0.4%	2.4%
Total (N)	4,131	721	142	417	122	1,228	345	133	76	777	170

Ability to organize successful group project	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.15	3.24	3.26	3.12	3.06	3.12	3.17	3.19	3.14	3.08	3.14
4: Excellent	33.4%	38.1%	38.6%	32.5%	31.7%	32.4%	35.3%	32.1%	32.9%	30.4%	31.4%
3: Good	49.5%	48.7%	50.0%	49.3%	45.8%	48.9%	48.0%	56.0%	52.6%	50.1%	53.3%
2: Fair	15.4%	12.1%	10.7%	16.3%	19.2%	17.2%	15.0%	11.2%	10.5%	17.1%	13.6%
1: Poor	1.7%	1.1%	0.7%	1.9%	3.3%	1.6%	1.7%	0.7%	3.9%	2.5%	1.8%
Total (N)	4,122	721	140	418	120	1,224	346	134	76	774	169

Taking initiative to improve work	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.13	3.27	3.19	3.10	3.13	3.11	3.06	3.21	3.29	3.06	3.09
4: Excellent	33.0%	39.6%	36.6%	30.6%	34.4%	31.8%	29.7%	35.8%	37.3%	30.3%	30.8%
3: Good	48.9%	48.2%	47.9%	50.5%	45.1%	49.3%	49.3%	50.0%	54.7%	47.5%	50.3%
2: Fair	16.3%	11.4%	13.4%	17.0%	19.7%	16.9%	18.2%	13.4%	8.0%	20.1%	16.6%
1: Poor	1.7%	0.8%	2.1%	1.9%	0.8%	1.9%	2.9%	0.7%	.	2.1%	2.4%
Total (N)	4,129	722	142	418	122	1,228	347	134	75	772	169

Exercising public responsiblity and community	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.02	3.12	3.16	3.08	2.96	2.97	2.98	3.09	2.88	2.99	2.98
4: Excellent	28.0%	32.0%	33.3%	32.0%	24.0%	25.9%	26.2%	25.8%	26.7%	26.9%	24.7%
3: Good	48.6%	49.6%	49.6%	47.0%	49.6%	48.0%	48.0%	58.3%	41.3%	47.9%	51.2%
2: Fair	21.1%	17.1%	16.3%	17.6%	24.8%	23.3%	23.5%	15.2%	25.3%	22.9%	21.1%
1: Poor	2.4%	1.3%	0.7%	3.4%	1.7%	2.9%	2.3%	0.8%	6.7%	2.3%	3.0%
Total (N)	4,099	718	141	415	121	1,217	344	132	75	770	166

Understand my own abilities and interests	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.29	3.34	3.33	3.27	3.21	3.31	3.26	3.37	3.33	3.23	3.36
4: Excellent	42.5%	46.5%	46.8%	40.9%	37.2%	43.6%	39.2%	47.0%	41.3%	37.9%	45.6%
3: Good	45.4%	41.4%	40.4%	47.1%	47.1%	44.4%	48.8%	44.0%	50.7%	48.5%	45.0%
2: Fair	11.1%	11.3%	12.1%	10.6%	14.9%	11.1%	10.8%	8.2%	8.0%	11.7%	8.9%
1: Poor	1.1%	0.8%	0.7%	1.4%	0.8%	0.8%	1.2%	0.7%	.	1.8%	0.6%
Total (N)	4,119	720	141	416	121	1,224	344	134	75	775	169

Maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.14	3.14	3.11	3.11	3.25	3.11	3.21	3.25	2.96	3.17	3.03
4: Excellent	37.9%	38.2%	35.2%	34.9%	41.8%	37.6%	42.9%	41.8%	32.0%	38.8%	32.1%
3: Good	40.9%	41.4%	42.3%	43.8%	41.8%	38.8%	38.3%	42.5%	36.0%	42.8%	42.3%
2: Fair	18.2%	16.9%	20.4%	18.9%	15.6%	20.5%	15.4%	14.2%	28.0%	15.5%	22.0%
1: Poor	3.0%	3.5%	2.1%	2.4%	0.8%	3.2%	3.5%	1.5%	4.0%	3.0%	3.6%
Total (N)	4,122	722	142	418	122	1,222	345	134	75	774	168

Self-confidence	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.02	3.00	3.01	2.94	3.02	3.05	3.11	3.05	2.91	3.04	2.98
4: Excellent	30.7%	28.9%	30.5%	28.2%	28.7%	32.7%	31.8%	34.3%	23.7%	31.0%	27.8%
3: Good	45.2%	45.7%	46.1%	42.7%	48.4%	43.7%	50.3%	40.3%	51.3%	45.6%	45.6%
2: Fair	19.9%	21.5%	17.0%	23.6%	18.9%	19.1%	15.3%	21.6%	17.1%	19.8%	23.1%
1: Poor	4.2%	3.9%	6.4%	5.5%	4.1%	4.5%	2.6%	3.7%	7.9%	3.6%	3.6%
Total (N)	4,129	722	141	419	122	1,222	346	134	76	778	169

Realizing my potential for success	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.15	3.16	3.12	3.07	3.11	3.18	3.18	3.14	3.08	3.12	3.20
4: Excellent	34.7%	34.5%	34.0%	31.2%	27.9%	37.4%	35.5%	34.3%	27.6%	33.3%	37.9%
3: Good	47.2%	48.9%	48.2%	46.6%	56.6%	44.8%	48.3%	45.5%	55.3%	47.7%	44.4%
2: Fair	16.3%	14.8%	13.5%	19.8%	13.9%	15.9%	15.1%	20.1%	14.5%	16.9%	17.8%
1: Poor	1.8%	1.8%	4.3%	2.4%	1.6%	1.9%	1.2%	.	2.6%	2.1%	.
Total (N)	4,113	716	141	414	122	1,223	344	134	76	774	169

Sense of personal identity	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.24	3.27	3.37	3.23	3.09	3.25	3.22	3.27	3.32	3.22	3.20
4: Excellent	39.9%	40.4%	45.3%	41.0%	30.6%	41.4%	34.1%	40.2%	48.0%	38.5%	40.2%
3: Good	46.1%	46.9%	46.8%	43.6%	49.6%	44.5%	54.6%	47.0%	38.7%	46.6%	39.6%
2: Fair	12.6%	11.6%	7.9%	13.3%	18.2%	12.2%	10.1%	12.1%	10.7%	13.6%	19.5%
1: Poor	1.5%	1.1%	.	2.2%	1.7%	1.9%	1.2%	0.8%	2.7%	1.3%	0.6%
Total (N)	4,105	718	139	415	121	1,219	346	132	75	771	169

Coping with change	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.98	2.93	3.06	2.96	2.89	3.02	3.02	2.88	2.92	2.95	2.98
4: Excellent	26.6%	24.7%	28.6%	25.9%	19.7%	28.5%	28.1%	24.2%	25.0%	25.8%	29.2%
3: Good	48.4%	49.2%	49.3%	48.7%	54.1%	48.8%	48.7%	45.5%	44.7%	47.7%	44.0%
2: Fair	20.9%	20.6%	22.1%	20.6%	21.3%	19.3%	20.3%	24.2%	27.6%	22.6%	22.0%
1: Poor	4.0%	5.6%	.	4.8%	4.9%	3.4%	2.9%	6.1%	2.6%	3.9%	4.8%
Total (N)	4,103	720	140	413	122	1,217	345	132	76	770	168

Independence and self reliance	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.25	3.31	3.29	3.32	3.27	3.23	3.26	3.15	3.35	3.18	3.18
4: Excellent	41.2%	43.8%	44.7%	43.3%	41.3%	41.4%	42.4%	33.6%	44.6%	37.8%	39.1%
3: Good	43.8%	44.6%	40.4%	46.4%	45.5%	42.3%	43.9%	48.5%	45.9%	43.5%	43.2%
2: Fair	13.6%	10.6%	14.2%	9.1%	12.4%	14.6%	11.0%	17.2%	9.5%	18.0%	14.2%
1: Poor	1.4%	1.0%	0.7%	1.2%	0.8%	1.7%	2.6%	0.7%	.	0.8%	3.6%
Total (N)	4,116	719	141	416	121	1,225	344	134	74	773	169

Ability to handle stress	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.89	2.84	2.82	2.78	2.85	3.02	2.89	2.68	2.87	2.85	2.93
4: Excellent	24.8%	21.6%	23.2%	20.8%	22.3%	31.5%	22.0%	19.4%	26.3%	21.6%	27.1%
3: Good	44.8%	46.2%	41.5%	42.3%	45.5%	43.7%	48.6%	38.1%	43.4%	46.7%	44.1%
2: Fair	25.2%	27.2%	29.6%	30.4%	27.3%	20.3%	25.7%	33.6%	21.1%	26.4%	23.5%
1: Poor	5.2%	5.0%	5.6%	6.5%	5.0%	4.5%	3.8%	9.0%	9.2%	5.3%	5.3%
Total (N)	4,132	723	142	418	121	1,225	346	134	76	777	170

Time management	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.64	2.72	2.77	2.65	2.58	2.60	2.73	2.69	2.76	2.54	2.56
4: Excellent	17.9%	19.6%	22.7%	19.2%	16.5%	18.3%	20.8%	16.5%	23.7%	13.9%	11.8%
3: Good	37.8%	41.3%	36.9%	36.5%	34.7%	34.3%	40.5%	45.1%	38.2%	37.7%	43.8%
2: Fair	34.5%	31.1%	34.8%	34.3%	38.8%	36.8%	29.8%	29.3%	28.9%	37.0%	33.1%
1: Poor	9.9%	8.1%	5.7%	10.1%	9.9%	10.6%	9.0%	9.0%	9.2%	11.4%	11.2%
Total (N)	4,116	720	141	417	121	1,221	346	133	76	772	169

Self discipline	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.11	3.17	3.19	3.06	3.07	3.12	3.07	3.03	3.05	3.09	3.09
4: Excellent	34.7%	36.7%	37.6%	32.4%	30.3%	36.4%	33.1%	28.6%	38.2%	33.6%	32.5%
3: Good	44.4%	46.3%	46.1%	44.8%	47.5%	42.4%	44.4%	48.1%	31.6%	45.1%	46.2%
2: Fair	17.7%	14.6%	14.2%	19.4%	21.3%	17.6%	18.7%	21.1%	27.6%	17.8%	18.9%
1: Poor	3.1%	2.4%	2.1%	3.4%	0.8%	3.6%	3.7%	2.3%	2.6%	3.5%	2.4%
Total (N)	4,120	719	141	417	122	1,227	347	133	76	769	169

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World View Goals

Understanding world issues	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.85	2.83	2.76	3.05	2.81	2.83	2.81	2.77	2.76	2.84	2.83
4: Excellent	20.9%	18.6%	11.3%	30.3%	19.0%	21.2%	19.8%	18.8%	15.8%	20.6%	22.6%
3: Good	47.0%	50.1%	56.7%	47.8%	46.3%	45.6%	44.1%	44.4%	51.3%	46.5%	43.5%
2: Fair	28.0%	27.2%	28.4%	18.8%	31.4%	28.7%	33.7%	32.3%	26.3%	28.9%	28.6%
1: Poor	4.0%	4.1%	3.5%	3.1%	3.3%	4.5%	2.4%	4.5%	6.6%	4.0%	5.4%
Total (N)	4,094	716	141	416	121	1,217	338	133	76	768	168

Understanding the present as it relates to history	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.77	2.72	2.66	3.05	2.78	2.78	2.71	2.61	2.71	2.72	2.82
4: Excellent	20.5%	19.3%	13.7%	32.7%	20.0%	20.9%	17.0%	16.7%	19.7%	17.7%	21.4%
3: Good	42.0%	40.8%	45.3%	43.5%	42.5%	42.1%	41.6%	38.6%	36.8%	41.9%	44.6%
2: Fair	31.8%	32.9%	34.5%	19.7%	32.5%	31.2%	36.7%	34.1%	38.2%	35.1%	28.6%
1: Poor	5.8%	7.0%	6.5%	4.1%	5.0%	5.8%	4.7%	10.6%	5.3%	5.3%	5.4%
Total (N)	4,088	714	139	416	120	1,215	341	132	76	767	168

Ability to work with diverse people	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.34	3.42	3.41	3.44	3.12	3.33	3.27	3.37	3.38	3.24	3.39
4: Excellent	46.3%	52.9%	53.2%	54.8%	35.5%	46.6%	40.5%	43.6%	46.1%	38.6%	47.0%
3: Good	41.9%	37.1%	36.9%	35.3%	43.0%	40.9%	46.6%	49.6%	47.4%	47.5%	45.2%
2: Fair	11.0%	9.4%	7.8%	9.1%	19.8%	11.6%	12.3%	6.8%	5.3%	13.0%	7.7%
1: Poor	0.8%	0.7%	2.1%	0.7%	1.7%	0.9%	0.6%	.	1.3%	0.9%	.
Total (N)	4,090	715	141	416	121	1,212	341	133	76	767	168

Appreciation for the arts, music, and literature	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.11	3.16	3.20	3.33	2.77	3.06	2.85	3.48	3.68	3.05	3.18
4: Excellent	42.7%	44.4%	46.4%	53.5%	30.8%	41.5%	28.2%	62.4%	75.0%	38.0%	44.4%
3: Good	31.9%	31.8%	32.9%	29.5%	28.3%	30.7%	37.8%	25.6%	19.7%	34.8%	33.1%
2: Fair	19.2%	19.3%	15.0%	13.4%	27.5%	20.0%	25.2%	9.8%	3.9%	21.1%	18.9%
1: Poor	6.2%	4.5%	5.7%	3.6%	13.3%	7.8%	8.8%	2.3%	1.3%	6.2%	3.6%
Total (N)	4,086	714	140	417	120	1,212	341	133	76	764	169

Tolerance for divergent views	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.15	3.18	3.20	3.31	2.93	3.14	3.01	3.23	3.19	3.07	3.33
4: Excellent	36.1%	37.9%	41.4%	45.1%	27.5%	36.6%	29.2%	40.2%	36.0%	29.6%	45.5%
3: Good	45.2%	44.2%	40.7%	42.4%	44.2%	44.0%	45.8%	44.7%	46.7%	50.8%	43.0%
2: Fair	16.0%	15.7%	14.3%	11.1%	21.7%	16.6%	21.4%	13.6%	17.3%	16.6%	10.3%
1: Poor	2.6%	2.2%	3.6%	1.4%	6.7%	2.8%	3.6%	1.5%	.	3.0%	1.2%
Total (N)	4,079	713	140	415	120	1,217	336	132	75	766	165

Appreciating gender equity	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.59	3.65	3.69	3.63	3.34	3.59	3.51	3.69	3.71	3.49	3.69
4: Excellent	64.8%	69.7%	70.7%	69.6%	49.6%	65.6%	59.3%	71.2%	72.4%	56.8%	70.4%
3: Good	29.8%	26.6%	27.1%	24.8%	36.4%	28.8%	33.0%	27.3%	26.3%	36.5%	27.8%
2: Fair	4.5%	3.4%	2.1%	4.6%	12.4%	4.2%	7.4%	0.8%	1.3%	5.7%	1.8%
1: Poor	0.9%	0.4%	.	1.0%	1.7%	1.4%	0.3%	0.8%	.	0.9%	.
Total (N)	4,090	715	140	415	121	1,216	339	132	76	767	169

Appreciating racial equity	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.57	3.61	3.70	3.64	3.31	3.56	3.52	3.65	3.76	3.50	3.60
4: Excellent	64.4%	67.9%	75.7%	70.3%	48.8%	63.9%	61.0%	68.4%	76.3%	58.0%	68.0%
3: Good	29.0%	26.2%	18.6%	24.0%	37.2%	29.5%	31.1%	28.6%	23.7%	35.0%	24.9%
2: Fair	5.6%	5.0%	5.7%	4.8%	10.7%	5.3%	7.0%	2.3%	.	6.5%	6.5%
1: Poor	0.9%	0.8%	.	1.0%	3.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.8%	.	0.5%	0.6%
Total (N)	4,097	714	140	417	121	1,220	341	133	76	766	169

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For more information on the 2008 First-Year Student Survey 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: March, 2009

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