North Carolina State University
2011 First-Year Student Survey:
College Comparisons
Preparation for College

This document reports college differences in how well respondents are preparation for college, such as high school preparation, participation in pre-college programs, and current development of various knowledge, skills, and personal development goals. For information about the survey and analysis methods see "2011 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.

High School Preparation | Self Preparation | Participation in Pre-College Programs
Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development:
Current Development
Importance

Q High school preparation for college

High School preparation for college	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Very well	48.9%	47.4%	53.7%	44.4%	43.8%	50.4%	55.7%	47.3%	55.7%	46.4%	47.9%
Somewhat well	43.8%	43.6%	36.6%	48.0%	50.7%	44.2%	35.2%	49.1%	34.3%	45.6%	43.7%
Not very well	7.3%	9.0%	9.8%	7.6%	5.5%	5.3%	9.1%	3.6%	10.0%	8.0%	8.4%
Total (N)	2,711	500	82	250	73	825	230	112	70	450	119

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Q Self-preparation for college

Self preparation for college	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Very well	50.8%	53.4%	44.4%	52.2%	39.7%	51.8%	50.4%	47.7%	55.1%	47.5%	54.7%
Somewhat well	47.4%	45.4%	54.3%	45.4%	58.9%	46.0%	47.8%	52.3%	44.9%	50.2%	44.4%
Not very well	1.7%	1.2%	1.2%	2.4%	1.4%	2.2%	1.7%	.	.	2.2%	0.9%
Total (N)	2,692	496	81	249	73	820	230	111	69	446	117

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Q Participation in pre-college program

		College/School
	NCSU	CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Educational Talent Search	2.5%	2.4%	1.2%	3.6%	1.4%	3.1%	1.7%	1.8%	4.2%	1.7%	1.7%
Upward Bound	0.8%	0.6%	1.2%	2.0%	1.4%	0.6%	0.0%	0.9%	0.0%	1.1%	1.7%
GEAR UP	2.2%	4.1%	0.0%	3.2%	2.7%	1.6%	1.3%	0.0%	1.4%	2.0%	2.5%
Early College	3.8%	3.7%	1.2%	4.8%	6.8%	4.1%	2.2%	0.9%	1.4%	4.6%	4.1%
Total (N)	2,748	509	84	252	73	835	230	114	71	459	121

Note: Respondents could select more than one program.
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Q Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development

Current Development

General Education Goals

Development: Writing skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.87	2.93	2.94	3.06	2.76	2.78	2.88	2.93	2.93	2.82	2.86
4: Excellent	15.3%	17.6%	15.2%	24.6%	10.0%	12.5%	15.1%	11.9%	17.4%	13.3%	19.1%
3: Good	57.9%	59.0%	63.3%	57.8%	57.1%	55.6%	61.3%	68.8%	58.0%	57.7%	49.6%
2: Fair	24.8%	21.9%	21.5%	16.4%	31.4%	29.3%	20.0%	19.3%	24.6%	26.8%	29.6%
1: Poor	2.0%	1.4%	.	1.2%	1.4%	2.6%	3.6%	.	.	2.3%	1.7%
Total (N)	2,650	493	79	244	70	809	225	109	69	437	115

Development: Speaking skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.85	2.83	3.25	2.89	2.97	2.76	2.94	2.99	2.84	2.83	2.80
4: Excellent	20.3%	19.1%	41.8%	27.0%	24.3%	15.6%	26.2%	24.8%	15.9%	19.5%	18.3%
3: Good	48.4%	49.3%	43.0%	40.2%	52.9%	50.0%	47.6%	50.5%	52.2%	48.3%	49.6%
2: Fair	26.7%	27.4%	13.9%	27.9%	18.6%	29.3%	20.0%	23.9%	31.9%	27.7%	26.1%
1: Poor	4.5%	4.3%	1.3%	4.9%	4.3%	5.1%	6.2%	0.9%	.	4.6%	6.1%
Total (N)	2,649	493	79	244	70	808	225	109	69	437	115

Development: Listening skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.29	3.34	3.29	3.30	3.24	3.28	3.21	3.41	3.30	3.23	3.38
4: Excellent	40.7%	42.7%	38.0%	41.6%	38.6%	41.2%	34.4%	50.5%	37.7%	37.3%	48.7%
3: Good	48.5%	50.0%	54.4%	46.9%	47.1%	47.1%	52.7%	41.3%	55.1%	49.9%	41.7%
2: Fair	9.7%	5.9%	6.3%	11.5%	14.3%	10.5%	12.5%	7.3%	7.2%	11.4%	8.7%
1: Poor	1.0%	1.4%	1.3%	.	.	1.2%	0.4%	0.9%	.	1.4%	0.9%
Total (N)	2,647	492	79	243	70	809	224	109	69	437	115

Development: Comprehension skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.16	3.23	2.97	3.21	3.04	3.22	2.97	3.10	3.17	3.10	3.25
4: Excellent	31.1%	34.6%	22.8%	34.2%	22.9%	34.0%	19.2%	27.5%	30.4%	28.7%	36.5%
3: Good	55.0%	54.5%	53.2%	54.3%	60.0%	54.6%	58.5%	55.0%	58.0%	54.4%	52.2%
2: Fair	13.1%	10.6%	22.8%	9.9%	15.7%	10.8%	22.3%	17.4%	10.1%	14.9%	11.3%
1: Poor	0.9%	0.4%	1.3%	1.6%	1.4%	0.6%	.	.	1.4%	2.1%	.
Total (N)	2,644	492	79	243	70	807	224	109	69	436	115

Development: Using mathematics skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.11	2.98	3.01	2.47	2.77	3.58	3.00	2.93	3.07	2.84	3.38
4: Excellent	36.8%	26.9%	31.6%	12.0%	18.6%	62.5%	28.3%	25.7%	31.9%	22.1%	51.3%
3: Good	40.8%	47.8%	44.3%	36.8%	44.3%	33.5%	44.4%	45.9%	49.3%	44.4%	36.5%
2: Fair	18.7%	21.8%	17.7%	37.2%	32.9%	3.6%	26.0%	23.9%	13.0%	28.7%	11.3%
1: Poor	3.7%	3.5%	6.3%	14.0%	4.3%	0.5%	1.3%	4.6%	5.8%	4.8%	0.9%
Total (N)	2,639	490	79	242	70	807	223	109	69	435	115

Development: Understanding everyday influence of science/technology	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.08	3.18	2.73	2.73	3.01	3.40	2.69	2.91	2.84	2.91	3.27
4: Excellent	31.4%	33.4%	13.9%	15.6%	22.9%	48.3%	12.6%	19.3%	19.1%	22.6%	43.4%
3: Good	47.8%	50.7%	49.4%	47.7%	57.1%	43.4%	49.5%	56.0%	47.1%	49.8%	41.6%
2: Fair	18.6%	15.9%	32.9%	30.9%	18.6%	8.0%	32.4%	21.1%	32.4%	23.7%	13.3%
1: Poor	2.2%	.	3.8%	5.8%	1.4%	0.4%	5.4%	3.7%	1.5%	4.0%	1.8%
Total (N)	2,629	491	79	243	70	804	222	109	68	430	113

Development: Applying scientific methods of inquiry	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.76	2.92	2.36	2.43	2.77	3.01	2.43	2.44	2.43	2.58	2.99
4: Excellent	16.8%	21.2%	2.7%	8.6%	18.6%	23.9%	6.0%	9.6%	7.7%	10.9%	28.2%
3: Good	46.8%	50.6%	38.7%	36.1%	42.9%	54.4%	41.2%	34.6%	36.9%	44.0%	45.5%
2: Fair	31.6%	27.2%	50.7%	45.5%	35.7%	20.1%	42.1%	46.2%	46.2%	37.6%	23.6%
1: Poor	4.8%	1.0%	8.0%	9.9%	2.9%	1.6%	10.6%	9.6%	9.2%	7.6%	2.7%
Total (N)	2,569	482	75	233	70	791	216	104	65	423	110

Development: Computer skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.06	3.00	3.11	3.07	3.07	3.07	3.10	3.24	3.13	3.03	3.02
4: Excellent	30.4%	27.2%	31.6%	30.7%	30.0%	32.8%	28.1%	34.9%	34.8%	28.1%	31.9%
3: Good	47.9%	48.5%	48.1%	48.1%	48.6%	44.4%	53.8%	55.0%	46.4%	50.5%	41.6%
2: Fair	19.1%	21.3%	20.3%	19.1%	20.0%	19.7%	17.6%	9.2%	15.9%	18.1%	23.0%
1: Poor	2.6%	3.0%	.	2.1%	1.4%	3.1%	0.5%	0.9%	2.9%	3.3%	3.5%
Total (N)	2,632	493	79	241	70	807	221	109	69	430	113

Development: Logical reasoning skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.34	3.23	3.18	3.32	3.33	3.46	3.31	3.31	3.41	3.25	3.41
4: Excellent	40.8%	32.7%	32.9%	40.6%	37.1%	50.2%	39.4%	35.8%	44.9%	35.9%	42.7%
3: Good	52.1%	58.4%	51.9%	51.0%	58.6%	45.8%	52.0%	59.6%	50.7%	53.9%	55.5%
2: Fair	6.8%	8.8%	15.2%	8.4%	4.3%	3.7%	8.6%	4.6%	4.3%	9.7%	1.8%
1: Poor	0.2%	0.2%	.	.	.	0.2%	.	.	.	0.5%	.
Total (N)	2,622	490	79	239	70	801	221	109	69	434	110

Development: Ability to adapt to changing technologies	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.30	3.19	3.14	3.24	3.13	3.42	3.31	3.37	3.35	3.26	3.34
4: Excellent	43.6%	35.5%	29.9%	41.2%	34.3%	53.2%	42.3%	47.7%	44.9%	38.1%	49.6%
3: Good	44.1%	49.2%	54.5%	43.6%	48.6%	37.0%	46.8%	42.2%	46.4%	49.9%	36.3%
2: Fair	11.2%	13.7%	15.6%	13.6%	12.9%	8.9%	9.9%	9.2%	7.2%	11.5%	12.4%
1: Poor	1.1%	1.6%	.	1.6%	4.3%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	1.4%	0.5%	1.8%
Total (N)	2,631	490	77	243	70	805	222	109	69	433	113

Development: Ability to critically analyze ideas and information	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.12	3.06	3.05	3.15	3.06	3.18	3.09	3.10	3.26	3.05	3.23
4: Excellent	27.2%	23.0%	27.8%	32.2%	28.6%	30.7%	23.6%	23.9%	36.2%	21.3%	36.9%
3: Good	58.1%	61.1%	50.6%	50.6%	50.0%	57.4%	62.3%	62.4%	53.6%	62.7%	49.5%
2: Fair	14.0%	15.2%	20.3%	17.2%	20.0%	11.1%	13.6%	13.8%	10.1%	15.3%	13.5%
1: Poor	0.6%	0.8%	1.3%	.	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%	.	.	0.7%	.
Total (N)	2,619	488	79	239	70	802	220	109	69	432	111

Development: Using books/journals/articles from library/internet for research	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.91	3.00	3.04	3.03	2.76	2.81	2.85	3.01	2.84	2.94	2.99
4: Excellent	22.7%	28.4%	22.8%	29.0%	12.9%	17.8%	18.9%	31.2%	17.4%	21.4%	33.9%
3: Good	48.6%	45.1%	59.5%	47.3%	55.7%	48.4%	50.0%	40.4%	52.2%	54.5%	35.7%
2: Fair	25.8%	24.3%	16.5%	21.6%	25.7%	30.4%	28.4%	26.6%	27.5%	20.9%	25.9%
1: Poor	2.9%	2.2%	1.3%	2.1%	5.7%	3.4%	2.7%	1.8%	2.9%	3.2%	4.5%
Total (N)	2,632	490	79	241	70	805	222	109	69	435	112

Development: Problem-solving skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.25	3.15	3.24	3.18	3.13	3.41	3.19	3.24	3.35	3.14	3.30
4: Excellent	34.0%	26.7%	34.2%	29.6%	26.1%	45.0%	28.5%	32.1%	36.2%	27.2%	38.6%
3: Good	57.6%	62.3%	55.7%	58.3%	60.9%	51.4%	62.4%	60.6%	62.3%	60.1%	53.5%
2: Fair	8.2%	10.6%	10.1%	12.1%	13.0%	3.5%	8.6%	6.4%	1.4%	12.4%	7.0%
1: Poor	0.3%	0.4%	.	.	.	0.1%	0.5%	0.9%	.	0.2%	0.9%
Total (N)	2,629	491	79	240	69	803	221	109	69	434	114

Development: Ability to plan/carry out projects independently	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.29	3.34	3.35	3.27	3.29	3.26	3.30	3.45	3.43	3.21	3.36
4: Excellent	40.7%	44.2%	40.5%	41.5%	41.4%	38.7%	39.9%	49.5%	52.2%	34.7%	47.4%
3: Good	48.4%	46.9%	54.4%	45.2%	45.7%	49.3%	50.2%	45.9%	39.1%	52.3%	42.1%
2: Fair	10.1%	7.9%	5.1%	12.0%	12.9%	11.1%	9.4%	4.6%	8.7%	12.5%	9.6%
1: Poor	0.8%	1.0%	.	1.2%	.	1.0%	0.4%	.	.	0.5%	0.9%
Total (N)	2,634	493	79	241	70	804	223	109	69	432	114

Development: Understanding of diverse cultures and values	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.08	3.17	3.18	3.34	3.04	2.91	3.08	3.23	3.10	3.12	3.04
4: Excellent	35.3%	39.1%	38.0%	51.0%	34.3%	27.1%	33.8%	44.0%	37.7%	34.6%	36.6%
3: Good	40.7%	40.5%	43.0%	34.6%	38.6%	41.3%	42.3%	39.4%	34.8%	45.3%	33.0%
2: Fair	21.0%	18.5%	17.7%	11.9%	24.3%	26.5%	21.6%	11.9%	27.5%	17.8%	28.6%
1: Poor	3.1%	1.8%	1.3%	2.5%	2.9%	5.0%	2.3%	4.6%	.	2.3%	1.8%
Total (N)	2,619	491	79	243	70	796	222	109	69	428	112

Personal Development Goals

Development: Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.35	3.33	3.45	3.47	3.37	3.30	3.35	3.42	3.44	3.31	3.39
4: Excellent	43.9%	41.4%	54.1%	53.4%	48.5%	40.6%	44.2%	51.5%	56.1%	40.8%	44.9%
3: Good	47.6%	51.1%	36.5%	40.2%	39.7%	50.1%	47.9%	39.4%	31.8%	50.0%	50.5%
2: Fair	8.0%	7.0%	9.5%	6.4%	11.8%	8.4%	6.9%	9.1%	12.1%	9.0%	3.7%
1: Poor	0.6%	0.6%	.	.	.	0.9%	0.9%	.	.	0.2%	0.9%
Total (N)	2,536	474	74	234	68	785	217	99	66	412	107

Development: Ability to lead or guide others	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.12	3.15	3.38	3.15	3.26	3.04	3.27	3.25	3.09	3.09	3.05
4: Excellent	33.3%	35.1%	51.3%	33.2%	47.1%	29.0%	40.0%	38.2%	29.9%	31.3%	28.4%
3: Good	47.5%	46.3%	38.2%	50.2%	32.4%	48.3%	47.9%	48.0%	49.3%	48.6%	50.5%
2: Fair	17.2%	16.8%	7.9%	14.9%	20.6%	20.1%	11.6%	13.7%	20.9%	17.7%	18.3%
1: Poor	1.9%	1.9%	2.6%	1.7%	.	2.6%	0.5%	.	.	2.4%	2.8%
Total (N)	2,565	482	76	235	68	793	215	102	67	418	109

Development: Ability to function as part of a team	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.48	3.50	3.53	3.47	3.60	3.44	3.47	3.62	3.49	3.51	3.43
4: Excellent	54.0%	55.0%	52.6%	54.7%	64.7%	50.8%	53.2%	67.6%	53.7%	55.5%	49.5%
3: Good	40.6%	39.8%	47.4%	38.1%	30.9%	43.2%	40.3%	27.5%	43.3%	40.2%	44.9%
2: Fair	5.1%	5.2%	.	6.8%	4.4%	5.7%	6.5%	3.9%	1.5%	4.0%	4.7%
1: Poor	0.3%	.	.	0.4%	.	0.4%	.	1.0%	1.5%	0.2%	0.9%
Total (N)	2,566	482	76	236	68	792	216	102	67	420	107

Development: Ability to organize steps to complete group project	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.28	3.35	3.43	3.33	3.35	3.21	3.27	3.41	3.24	3.27	3.36
4: Excellent	39.9%	44.0%	48.7%	43.4%	42.6%	34.5%	40.7%	47.1%	34.3%	38.1%	47.7%
3: Good	49.4%	46.9%	46.1%	46.4%	50.0%	52.8%	45.8%	47.1%	56.7%	51.8%	40.2%
2: Fair	9.9%	9.0%	5.3%	9.8%	7.4%	11.4%	13.0%	5.9%	7.5%	8.6%	12.1%
1: Poor	0.8%	0.2%	.	0.4%	.	1.3%	0.5%	.	1.5%	1.4%	.
Total (N)	2,559	480	76	235	68	791	216	102	67	417	107

Development: Taking the initiative improve my work	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.26	3.35	3.34	3.24	3.35	3.20	3.26	3.25	3.42	3.21	3.25
4: Excellent	38.5%	43.9%	42.1%	38.6%	42.6%	36.0%	37.3%	39.2%	41.8%	35.5%	38.3%
3: Good	49.9%	47.8%	51.3%	47.2%	51.5%	49.8%	52.1%	46.1%	58.2%	51.6%	50.5%
2: Fair	10.6%	7.9%	5.3%	14.2%	4.4%	12.6%	10.1%	14.7%	.	11.3%	9.3%
1: Poor	1.0%	0.4%	1.3%	.	1.5%	1.5%	0.5%	.	.	1.7%	1.9%
Total (N)	2,559	481	76	233	68	791	217	102	67	417	107

Development: Exercising public responsibility/community service	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.08	3.20	3.33	3.11	3.26	3.01	3.04	3.16	2.82	3.05	3.11
4: Excellent	32.8%	37.6%	46.1%	36.7%	45.6%	29.9%	31.6%	30.4%	22.4%	28.5%	34.3%
3: Good	45.5%	46.8%	42.1%	42.2%	35.3%	44.1%	43.3%	55.9%	41.8%	49.8%	46.3%
2: Fair	19.1%	14.0%	10.5%	16.5%	19.1%	22.8%	22.8%	12.7%	31.3%	19.9%	15.7%
1: Poor	2.6%	1.7%	1.3%	4.6%	.	3.2%	2.3%	1.0%	4.5%	1.9%	3.7%
Total (N)	2,559	479	76	237	68	789	215	102	67	418	108

Development: Maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.07	3.04	3.09	2.92	3.18	3.04	3.17	3.17	2.99	3.19	3.09
4: Excellent	33.7%	32.4%	35.5%	26.6%	32.4%	33.3%	38.9%	35.3%	20.9%	38.7%	34.6%
3: Good	43.9%	42.6%	43.4%	45.6%	52.9%	41.9%	42.1%	49.0%	56.7%	44.4%	44.9%
2: Fair	18.4%	21.4%	15.8%	20.7%	14.7%	20.0%	15.7%	12.7%	22.4%	14.3%	15.9%
1: Poor	4.0%	3.5%	5.3%	7.2%	.	4.8%	3.2%	2.9%	.	2.6%	4.7%
Total (N)	2,565	481	76	237	68	790	216	102	67	421	107

Development: Personal growth	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.24	3.24	3.30	3.24	3.31	3.22	3.21	3.37	3.29	3.24	3.22
4: Excellent	31.9%	31.6%	39.5%	33.2%	39.7%	29.7%	29.3%	43.6%	32.3%	32.0%	30.8%
3: Good	60.4%	61.5%	52.6%	57.3%	51.5%	62.6%	62.8%	49.5%	64.6%	60.1%	60.7%
2: Fair	7.5%	6.7%	6.6%	9.5%	8.8%	7.5%	7.9%	6.9%	3.1%	7.7%	8.4%
1: Poor	0.2%	0.2%	1.3%	.	.	0.3%	.	.	.	0.2%	.
Total (N)	2,530	475	76	232	68	775	215	101	65	416	107

Development: Self-confidence	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.03	2.94	3.03	3.03	3.18	3.05	3.03	3.17	2.94	3.05	3.03
4: Excellent	29.7%	26.4%	30.3%	31.6%	35.3%	30.8%	28.8%	31.4%	26.9%	30.1%	29.0%
3: Good	47.6%	46.2%	46.1%	43.0%	50.0%	47.5%	49.8%	53.9%	44.8%	49.8%	47.7%
2: Fair	18.6%	22.0%	19.7%	22.4%	11.8%	17.6%	16.7%	14.7%	23.9%	15.6%	20.6%
1: Poor	4.1%	5.4%	3.9%	3.0%	2.9%	4.0%	4.7%	.	4.5%	4.5%	2.8%
Total (N)	2,566	481	76	237	68	791	215	102	67	422	107

Development: Ability to handle stress	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.86	2.76	2.84	2.72	2.93	3.03	2.83	2.70	2.76	2.82	2.86
4: Excellent	22.0%	16.4%	14.5%	17.4%	23.5%	30.6%	20.0%	14.7%	14.9%	18.8%	25.9%
3: Good	47.3%	47.3%	56.6%	41.5%	52.9%	45.7%	50.7%	46.1%	50.7%	50.8%	40.7%
2: Fair	25.8%	32.2%	27.6%	36.4%	16.2%	20.1%	21.9%	33.3%	29.9%	24.0%	26.9%
1: Poor	4.9%	4.1%	1.3%	4.7%	7.4%	3.7%	7.4%	5.9%	4.5%	6.4%	6.5%
Total (N)	2,563	482	76	236	68	788	215	102	67	421	108

Development: Time management	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.73	2.84	2.83	2.69	2.82	2.68	2.76	2.75	2.60	2.69	2.69
4: Excellent	16.9%	19.7%	15.8%	17.8%	20.6%	15.9%	17.6%	16.7%	7.5%	16.1%	15.7%
3: Good	46.1%	50.1%	56.6%	42.8%	45.6%	43.5%	45.8%	49.0%	52.2%	45.3%	44.4%
2: Fair	30.2%	25.3%	22.4%	29.7%	29.4%	33.5%	31.9%	27.5%	32.8%	29.9%	33.3%
1: Poor	6.9%	5.0%	5.3%	9.7%	4.4%	7.1%	4.6%	6.9%	7.5%	8.8%	6.5%
Total (N)	2,569	483	76	236	68	791	216	102	67	422	108

World View Goals

Development: Self-discipline	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.16	3.23	3.20	3.09	3.24	3.17	3.16	3.01	3.19	3.10	3.19
4: Excellent	34.3%	39.5%	35.5%	33.6%	35.3%	33.8%	33.5%	25.5%	32.8%	31.3%	37.0%
3: Good	49.4%	45.3%	51.3%	46.0%	52.9%	51.4%	49.3%	52.0%	58.2%	50.2%	46.3%
2: Fair	14.3%	14.1%	10.5%	16.2%	11.8%	12.8%	16.7%	20.6%	4.5%	15.9%	14.8%
1: Poor	2.0%	1.0%	2.6%	4.3%	.	2.0%	0.5%	2.0%	4.5%	2.6%	1.9%
Total (N)	2,566	483	76	235	68	790	215	102	67	422	108

Development: Understanding world issues/problems	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.86	2.83	2.77	2.98	2.99	2.88	2.84	2.85	2.71	2.85	2.77
4: Excellent	19.9%	19.8%	15.6%	24.9%	20.9%	19.9%	21.6%	20.0%	5.9%	20.5%	16.2%
3: Good	50.6%	48.9%	46.8%	51.1%	56.7%	51.7%	49.1%	48.6%	64.7%	49.8%	48.6%
2: Fair	25.1%	26.0%	36.4%	21.1%	22.4%	25.3%	21.6%	27.6%	23.5%	24.3%	31.5%
1: Poor	4.3%	5.4%	1.3%	3.0%	.	3.1%	7.8%	3.8%	5.9%	5.5%	3.6%
Total (N)	2,583	485	77	237	67	795	218	105	68	420	111

Development: Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.42	3.43	3.40	3.58	3.29	3.38	3.36	3.51	3.42	3.44	3.46
4: Excellent	50.6%	50.6%	46.8%	64.0%	37.9%	46.7%	47.7%	60.0%	47.7%	52.5%	52.3%
3: Good	41.4%	42.3%	46.8%	30.5%	53.0%	44.7%	41.2%	31.4%	46.2%	39.8%	41.1%
2: Fair	7.6%	6.7%	6.5%	5.5%	9.1%	8.4%	10.6%	8.6%	6.2%	7.0%	6.5%
1: Poor	0.3%	0.4%	.	.	.	0.3%	0.5%	.	.	0.7%	.
Total (N)	2,551	478	77	236	66	786	216	105	65	415	107

Development: Tolerance for divergent views	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.27	3.34	3.13	3.39	3.13	3.23	3.18	3.30	3.36	3.26	3.29
4: Excellent	42.3%	45.1%	35.5%	52.6%	32.8%	40.9%	33.5%	46.1%	48.4%	41.1%	42.3%
3: Good	43.6%	44.1%	43.4%	35.0%	47.8%	43.3%	53.5%	40.2%	39.1%	44.3%	44.1%
2: Fair	13.0%	10.6%	19.7%	11.1%	19.4%	14.0%	10.7%	11.8%	12.5%	13.9%	13.5%
1: Poor	1.1%	0.2%	1.3%	1.3%	.	1.8%	2.3%	2.0%	.	0.7%	.
Total (N)	2,560	481	76	234	67	792	215	102	64	418	111

Development: Appreciating gender equity	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.65	3.70	3.70	3.73	3.61	3.62	3.59	3.70	3.67	3.61	3.70
4: Excellent	69.1%	72.3%	71.4%	75.9%	67.2%	66.8%	63.8%	76.2%	71.2%	65.5%	72.1%
3: Good	27.5%	26.0%	27.3%	21.9%	26.9%	28.9%	31.7%	20.0%	24.2%	30.5%	26.1%
2: Fair	3.0%	1.2%	1.3%	1.7%	6.0%	4.0%	4.6%	1.9%	4.5%	3.3%	1.8%
1: Poor	0.4%	0.4%	.	0.4%	.	0.3%	.	1.9%	.	0.7%	.
Total (N)	2,580	484	77	237	67	795	218	105	66	420	111

Development: Appreciating racial equity	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.65	3.68	3.69	3.72	3.61	3.63	3.59	3.70	3.65	3.60	3.74
4: Excellent	68.6%	70.7%	74.0%	75.9%	65.7%	66.4%	63.5%	76.2%	66.7%	65.3%	74.8%
3: Good	27.9%	27.2%	20.8%	19.8%	29.9%	30.2%	32.0%	19.0%	31.8%	30.2%	24.3%
2: Fair	3.1%	1.4%	5.2%	4.2%	4.5%	3.1%	4.6%	2.9%	1.5%	3.6%	0.9%
1: Poor	0.4%	0.6%	.	.	.	0.3%	.	1.9%	.	1.0%	.
Total (N)	2,582	485	77	237	67	794	219	105	66	421	111

Development: Understanding present as it relates to history	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.02	3.03	2.94	3.17	3.04	2.99	3.02	2.93	2.83	3.02	3.01
4: Excellent	27.4%	28.4%	22.1%	38.5%	26.9%	26.1%	26.3%	24.0%	18.2%	25.8%	29.1%
3: Good	50.0%	48.8%	51.9%	42.7%	50.7%	50.9%	52.5%	48.1%	51.5%	53.9%	44.5%
2: Fair	19.4%	20.1%	23.4%	15.8%	22.4%	19.2%	18.0%	25.0%	25.8%	16.9%	24.5%
1: Poor	3.2%	2.7%	2.6%	3.0%	.	3.8%	3.2%	2.9%	4.5%	3.4%	1.8%
Total (N)	2,559	482	77	234	67	788	217	104	66	414	110

Development: Appreciation for arts, music, literature	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.17	3.14	3.26	3.41	2.88	3.04	3.07	3.51	3.69	3.21	3.32
4: Excellent	44.9%	43.2%	49.4%	55.6%	29.9%	40.6%	40.4%	62.5%	73.1%	43.0%	48.6%
3: Good	32.6%	32.2%	33.8%	31.2%	35.8%	30.6%	31.2%	27.9%	22.4%	39.1%	36.0%
2: Fair	17.6%	20.2%	10.4%	11.5%	26.9%	21.1%	23.4%	7.7%	4.5%	13.4%	14.4%
1: Poor	5.0%	4.3%	6.5%	1.7%	7.5%	7.7%	5.0%	1.9%	.	4.5%	0.9%
Total (N)	2,574	484	77	234	67	793	218	104	67	419	111

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Importance

General Education Goals

Importance: Writing skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.33	3.44	3.54	3.71	3.40	3.03	3.47	3.57	3.40	3.39	3.25
4: Very Important	45.8%	51.9%	58.2%	74.0%	51.4%	26.5%	54.5%	59.6%	48.5%	48.5%	42.6%
3: Somewhat important	42.9%	40.5%	38.0%	23.6%	38.6%	53.0%	38.8%	37.6%	42.6%	42.5%	42.6%
2: Not very important	10.1%	7.1%	3.8%	2.5%	8.6%	17.6%	6.3%	2.8%	8.8%	8.5%	12.2%
1: Not at all important	1.2%	0.4%	.	.	1.4%	3.0%	0.4%	.	.	0.5%	2.6%
Total (N)	2,642	491	79	242	70	809	224	109	68	435	115

Importance: Speaking skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.62	3.67	3.82	3.74	3.66	3.46	3.81	3.79	3.65	3.61	3.57
4: Very Important	66.5%	69.2%	82.3%	79.2%	68.6%	53.0%	82.5%	78.9%	67.6%	67.4%	62.6%
3: Somewhat important	29.3%	28.5%	17.7%	16.7%	28.6%	40.4%	16.1%	21.1%	29.4%	26.8%	32.2%
2: Not very important	3.8%	2.2%	.	2.9%	2.9%	5.8%	0.9%	.	2.9%	5.5%	5.2%
1: Not at all important	0.4%	.	.	1.3%	.	0.7%	0.4%	.	.	0.2%	.
Total (N)	2,633	491	79	240	70	805	223	109	68	433	115

Importance: Listening skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.72	3.78	3.76	3.76	3.76	3.65	3.72	3.75	3.72	3.72	3.72
4: Very Important	74.5%	79.9%	78.5%	79.2%	77.1%	69.1%	73.8%	76.9%	75.0%	74.1%	76.5%
3: Somewhat important	23.1%	18.3%	19.0%	18.8%	21.4%	27.8%	24.9%	22.2%	23.5%	23.3%	20.0%
2: Not very important	1.9%	1.4%	2.5%	1.3%	1.4%	2.6%	0.9%	.	.	2.5%	2.6%
1: Not at all important	0.5%	0.4%	.	0.8%	.	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	1.5%	.	0.9%
Total (N)	2,634	492	79	240	70	808	221	108	68	433	115

Importance: Comprehension skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.73	3.79	3.76	3.80	3.71	3.68	3.70	3.80	3.69	3.74	3.72
4: Very Important	75.3%	81.0%	77.2%	83.0%	74.3%	70.9%	71.1%	79.8%	70.6%	74.7%	73.7%
3: Somewhat important	23.1%	17.6%	21.5%	14.9%	24.3%	27.0%	28.0%	20.2%	27.9%	24.2%	24.6%
2: Not very important	1.2%	1.2%	1.3%	1.7%	.	1.5%	0.5%	.	1.5%	1.2%	1.8%
1: Not at all important	0.3%	0.2%	.	0.4%	1.4%	0.6%	0.5%	.	.	.	.
Total (N)	2,627	489	79	241	70	805	218	109	68	434	114

Importance: Using mathematics skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.57	3.52	3.58	3.04	3.39	3.89	3.44	3.57	3.07	3.41	3.77
4: Very Important	63.8%	58.1%	62.0%	29.7%	52.9%	89.9%	50.9%	60.2%	30.9%	51.3%	78.3%
3: Somewhat important	29.8%	36.6%	34.2%	49.4%	35.7%	9.3%	42.8%	37.0%	47.1%	39.2%	20.0%
2: Not very important	5.5%	4.1%	3.8%	16.3%	8.6%	0.7%	5.9%	2.8%	20.6%	9.0%	1.7%
1: Not at all important	0.9%	1.2%	.	4.6%	2.9%	.	0.5%	.	1.5%	0.5%	.
Total (N)	2,626	489	79	239	70	805	222	108	68	431	115

Importance: Understanding everyday influence of science/technology	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.43	3.57	3.31	3.11	3.44	3.65	3.05	3.36	3.16	3.29	3.61
4: Very Important	53.7%	62.4%	44.9%	33.6%	51.4%	68.9%	28.3%	43.1%	35.8%	43.0%	68.1%
3: Somewhat important	37.0%	32.7%	43.6%	46.9%	42.9%	26.9%	51.1%	50.5%	47.8%	43.9%	25.7%
2: Not very important	8.3%	4.7%	9.0%	16.2%	4.3%	4.1%	17.4%	5.5%	13.4%	12.4%	5.3%
1: Not at all important	1.0%	0.2%	2.6%	3.3%	1.4%	0.1%	3.2%	0.9%	3.0%	0.7%	0.9%
Total (N)	2,619	490	78	241	70	804	219	109	67	428	113

Importance: Applying scientific methods of inquiry	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.22	3.51	3.05	2.93	3.09	3.43	2.71	2.93	2.78	3.03	3.44
4: Very Important	40.6%	58.9%	27.0%	27.0%	31.9%	51.1%	13.4%	21.7%	23.1%	28.3%	56.0%
3: Somewhat important	42.5%	33.6%	52.7%	42.1%	49.3%	41.1%	50.0%	52.8%	38.5%	49.0%	33.9%
2: Not very important	15.1%	7.5%	18.9%	27.9%	14.5%	7.4%	31.0%	22.6%	32.3%	20.0%	8.3%
1: Not at all important	1.8%	.	1.4%	3.0%	4.3%	0.4%	5.6%	2.8%	6.2%	2.6%	1.8%
Total (N)	2,569	479	74	233	69	798	216	106	65	420	109

Importance: Computer skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.55	3.45	3.56	3.57	3.53	3.62	3.63	3.57	3.63	3.48	3.50
4: Very Important	59.6%	53.0%	57.0%	62.5%	57.1%	64.6%	64.5%	59.6%	67.6%	54.7%	54.0%
3: Somewhat important	36.0%	39.3%	41.8%	32.5%	38.6%	32.6%	34.1%	37.6%	29.4%	39.1%	41.6%
2: Not very important	4.2%	7.1%	1.3%	4.2%	4.3%	2.9%	1.4%	2.8%	1.5%	5.8%	4.4%
1: Not at all important	0.3%	0.6%	.	0.8%	.	.	.	.	1.5%	0.5%	.
Total (N)	2,624	491	79	240	70	807	217	109	68	430	113

Importance: Logical reasoning skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.72	3.73	3.70	3.74	3.71	3.76	3.67	3.71	3.71	3.66	3.73
4: Very Important	73.6%	74.5%	70.9%	74.4%	74.3%	77.0%	69.2%	72.2%	75.0%	68.8%	73.6%
3: Somewhat important	25.1%	24.1%	27.8%	25.2%	24.3%	22.1%	29.4%	26.9%	20.6%	29.2%	25.5%
2: Not very important	1.1%	1.4%	1.3%	0.4%	.	0.8%	0.9%	0.9%	4.4%	1.9%	0.9%
1: Not at all important	0.2%	.	.	.	1.4%	0.1%	0.5%	.	.	0.2%	.
Total (N)	2,616	490	79	238	70	800	221	108	68	432	110

Importance: Ability to adapt to changing technologies	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.59	3.57	3.65	3.61	3.53	3.65	3.56	3.57	3.71	3.51	3.59
4: Very Important	63.4%	61.9%	65.8%	67.5%	57.1%	68.3%	60.3%	59.6%	72.1%	54.8%	65.2%
3: Somewhat important	32.8%	33.8%	32.9%	26.7%	38.6%	28.4%	36.1%	37.6%	26.5%	41.5%	29.5%
2: Not very important	3.4%	4.1%	1.3%	5.0%	4.3%	2.7%	2.7%	2.8%	1.5%	3.7%	4.5%
1: Not at all important	0.4%	0.2%	.	0.8%	.	0.5%	0.9%	.	.	.	0.9%
Total (N)	2,616	488	79	240	70	802	219	109	68	429	112

Importance: Ability to critically analyze ideas and information	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.62	3.67	3.59	3.67	3.69	3.62	3.62	3.54	3.63	3.53	3.67
4: Very Important	64.4%	69.5%	63.3%	67.9%	71.4%	64.7%	64.4%	56.0%	64.7%	55.9%	69.1%
3: Somewhat important	33.5%	28.0%	34.2%	31.3%	27.1%	33.0%	33.8%	42.2%	33.8%	41.5%	29.1%
2: Not very important	2.0%	2.5%	1.3%	0.8%	.	2.3%	1.4%	1.8%	1.5%	2.4%	1.8%
1: Not at all important	0.2%	.	1.3%	.	1.4%	0.1%	0.5%	.	.	0.2%	.
Total (N)	2,602	485	79	240	70	798	219	109	68	424	110

Importance: Using books/journals/articles from library/internet for research	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.46	3.61	3.52	3.61	3.49	3.33	3.45	3.60	3.38	3.44	3.40
4: Very Important	53.3%	65.5%	58.2%	66.2%	54.3%	42.3%	54.5%	59.6%	45.6%	51.9%	48.7%
3: Somewhat important	40.3%	30.8%	35.4%	29.1%	41.4%	49.1%	36.8%	40.4%	48.5%	41.2%	42.5%
2: Not very important	5.8%	3.3%	6.3%	4.2%	2.9%	7.8%	7.3%	.	4.4%	6.5%	8.8%
1: Not at all important	0.6%	0.4%	.	0.4%	1.4%	0.7%	1.4%	.	1.5%	0.5%	.
Total (N)	2,620	490	79	237	70	804	220	109	68	430	113

Importance: Problem-solving skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.77	3.80	3.73	3.75	3.80	3.83	3.71	3.70	3.76	3.66	3.81
4: Very Important	77.8%	80.2%	75.6%	76.3%	81.2%	83.5%	72.9%	69.7%	77.9%	68.9%	81.4%
3: Somewhat important	21.1%	19.6%	21.8%	22.5%	17.4%	16.0%	25.8%	30.3%	20.6%	28.3%	17.7%
2: Not very important	1.0%	0.2%	2.6%	1.3%	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%	.	1.5%	2.8%	0.9%
1: Not at all important	0.0%	.	.	.	.	.	0.5%	.	.	.	.
Total (N)	2,622	489	78	240	69	804	221	109	68	431	113

Importance: Ability to plan/carry out projects independently	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.70	3.78	3.78	3.75	3.73	3.65	3.67	3.79	3.74	3.67	3.72
4: Very Important	72.1%	78.6%	79.2%	79.5%	75.7%	66.7%	68.6%	78.9%	75.0%	68.4%	72.6%
3: Somewhat important	26.3%	20.8%	19.5%	16.7%	22.9%	31.4%	30.5%	21.1%	23.5%	29.7%	26.5%
2: Not very important	1.4%	0.6%	1.3%	3.3%	.	1.7%	0.5%	.	1.5%	1.9%	0.9%
1: Not at all important	0.2%	.	.	0.4%	1.4%	0.1%	0.5%	.	.	.	.
Total (N)	2,620	491	77	239	70	802	220	109	68	431	113

Importance: Understanding of diverse cultures and values	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.43	3.50	3.63	3.71	3.49	3.22	3.46	3.65	3.54	3.43	3.43
4: Very Important	55.4%	60.0%	70.9%	75.9%	52.9%	42.5%	55.7%	67.9%	64.7%	54.3%	59.8%
3: Somewhat important	33.9%	30.8%	25.3%	19.1%	42.9%	40.5%	36.2%	30.3%	26.5%	36.1%	26.8%
2: Not very important	8.8%	8.4%	.	4.6%	4.3%	13.9%	6.3%	0.9%	7.4%	7.9%	9.8%
1: Not at all important	1.9%	0.8%	3.8%	0.4%	.	3.1%	1.8%	0.9%	1.5%	1.6%	3.6%
Total (N)	2,619	490	79	241	70	800	221	109	68	429	112

Personal Development Goals

Importance: Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.65	3.67	3.71	3.79	3.65	3.56	3.69	3.71	3.66	3.65	3.66
4: Very Important	69.0%	71.8%	73.7%	79.7%	70.6%	61.8%	73.1%	73.0%	70.1%	69.2%	68.9%
3: Somewhat important	27.0%	23.8%	23.7%	19.9%	23.5%	32.6%	23.1%	26.0%	25.4%	27.1%	28.3%
2: Not very important	3.6%	3.8%	2.6%	.	5.9%	5.1%	3.3%	.	4.5%	3.4%	2.8%
1: Not at all important	0.4%	0.6%	.	0.4%	.	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	.	0.2%	.
Total (N)	2,536	478	76	231	68	785	212	100	67	413	106

Importance: Ability to lead or guide others	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.62	3.65	3.82	3.68	3.60	3.58	3.73	3.60	3.42	3.60	3.58
4: Very Important	65.3%	68.5%	81.6%	70.2%	63.2%	61.9%	73.2%	62.4%	49.3%	62.4%	62.3%
3: Somewhat important	31.9%	28.6%	18.4%	27.2%	33.8%	34.6%	26.3%	35.6%	43.3%	35.3%	33.0%
2: Not very important	2.6%	2.7%	.	2.6%	2.9%	3.0%	0.5%	2.0%	7.5%	2.2%	4.7%
1: Not at all important	0.2%	0.2%	.	.	.	0.4%	.	.	.	0.2%	.
Total (N)	2,556	482	76	235	68	791	213	101	67	417	106

Importance: Ability to function as part of a team	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.78	3.79	3.84	3.81	3.81	3.77	3.81	3.76	3.61	3.74	3.79
4: Very Important	79.3%	80.6%	85.5%	82.4%	82.4%	78.8%	82.2%	77.2%	68.7%	75.7%	81.3%
3: Somewhat important	19.1%	18.3%	13.2%	15.9%	16.2%	19.4%	16.8%	21.8%	23.9%	22.8%	16.8%
2: Not very important	1.4%	0.8%	1.3%	1.7%	1.5%	1.4%	0.5%	1.0%	7.5%	1.2%	1.9%
1: Not at all important	0.2%	0.2%	.	.	.	0.4%	0.5%	.	.	0.2%	.
Total (N)	2,556	480	76	233	68	794	214	101	67	416	107

Importance: Ability to organize steps to complete group project	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.63	3.67	3.76	3.68	3.56	3.58	3.66	3.72	3.52	3.60	3.63
4: Very Important	64.9%	69.7%	76.0%	69.7%	58.8%	60.2%	67.6%	73.3%	56.7%	62.3%	65.1%
3: Somewhat important	33.3%	28.2%	24.0%	28.6%	38.2%	37.7%	31.5%	25.7%	38.8%	36.1%	33.0%
2: Not very important	1.7%	1.9%	.	1.3%	2.9%	2.1%	0.5%	1.0%	4.5%	1.4%	1.9%
1: Not at all important	0.2%	0.2%	.	0.4%	.	.	0.5%	.	.	0.2%	.
Total (N)	2,550	479	75	234	68	791	213	101	67	416	106

Importance: Taking the initiative improve my work	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.74	3.84	3.74	3.79	3.72	3.69	3.71	3.77	3.81	3.71	3.72
4: Very Important	75.7%	84.5%	76.3%	79.7%	73.5%	70.8%	73.2%	78.2%	82.1%	72.5%	75.9%
3: Somewhat important	22.7%	14.6%	21.1%	19.4%	25.0%	27.3%	24.9%	20.8%	16.4%	26.1%	20.4%
2: Not very important	1.5%	0.8%	2.6%	0.9%	1.5%	1.8%	1.4%	1.0%	1.5%	1.4%	3.7%
1: Not at all important	0.1%	.	.	.	.	0.1%	0.5%	.	.	.	.
Total (N)	2,553	478	76	232	68	792	213	101	67	418	108

Importance: Exercising public responsibility/community service	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.52	3.65	3.79	3.64	3.51	3.40	3.53	3.63	3.40	3.46	3.53
4: Very Important	57.7%	68.1%	81.3%	70.3%	57.4%	47.3%	57.3%	64.4%	50.7%	53.3%	61.1%
3: Somewhat important	37.0%	28.6%	16.0%	24.6%	36.8%	46.2%	39.0%	34.7%	40.3%	40.2%	31.5%
2: Not very important	4.6%	3.1%	2.7%	3.9%	5.9%	5.5%	3.3%	1.0%	7.5%	5.7%	6.5%
1: Not at all important	0.7%	0.2%	.	1.3%	.	1.0%	0.5%	.	1.5%	0.7%	0.9%
Total (N)	2,549	479	75	232	68	788	213	101	67	418	108

Importance: Maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.75	3.78	3.83	3.76	3.78	3.68	3.78	3.78	3.66	3.79	3.80
4: Very Important	77.5%	79.8%	85.5%	79.5%	79.1%	71.8%	80.3%	81.2%	65.7%	82.1%	79.6%
3: Somewhat important	20.0%	18.3%	11.8%	17.9%	19.4%	24.8%	18.8%	15.8%	34.3%	15.0%	20.4%
2: Not very important	2.0%	1.9%	2.6%	2.1%	1.5%	2.7%	.	3.0%	.	2.6%	.
1: Not at all important	0.4%	.	.	0.4%	.	0.8%	0.9%	.	.	0.2%	.
Total (N)	2,556	481	76	234	67	790	213	101	67	419	108

Importance: Personal growth	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.77	3.81	3.87	3.82	3.75	3.71	3.79	3.83	3.80	3.76	3.75
4: Very Important	78.4%	82.1%	88.2%	82.8%	74.6%	73.4%	80.8%	84.0%	80.3%	77.5%	76.4%
3: Somewhat important	20.3%	16.4%	10.5%	16.4%	25.4%	24.7%	18.3%	15.0%	19.7%	21.3%	22.6%
2: Not very important	1.2%	1.5%	1.3%	0.9%	.	1.7%	0.5%	1.0%	.	1.2%	0.9%
1: Not at all important	0.1%	.	.	.	.	0.3%	0.5%	.	.	.	.
Total (N)	2,531	475	76	232	67	782	213	100	66	414	106

Importance: Self-confidence	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.76	3.78	3.87	3.79	3.71	3.69	3.78	3.86	3.82	3.77	3.77
4: Very Important	77.9%	81.6%	86.8%	81.1%	73.5%	72.1%	78.5%	86.1%	82.1%	78.9%	77.6%
3: Somewhat important	20.2%	15.7%	13.2%	17.2%	23.5%	25.7%	21.0%	13.9%	17.9%	18.9%	21.5%
2: Not very important	1.5%	2.1%	.	0.9%	2.9%	1.9%	0.5%	.	.	1.9%	0.9%
1: Not at all important	0.4%	0.6%	.	0.9%	.	0.4%	.	.	.	0.2%	.
Total (N)	2,554	479	76	233	68	791	214	101	67	418	107

Importance: Ability to handle stress	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.81	3.85	3.88	3.82	3.84	3.77	3.75	3.91	3.85	3.80	3.85
4: Very Important	82.6%	85.8%	89.5%	83.8%	83.8%	79.1%	76.9%	91.9%	85.1%	82.0%	88.9%
3: Somewhat important	16.1%	13.8%	9.2%	15.0%	16.2%	19.2%	22.2%	7.1%	14.9%	16.1%	8.3%
2: Not very important	1.1%	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	.	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%	.	1.7%	1.9%
1: Not at all important	0.2%	.	.	0.4%	.	0.1%	0.5%	.	.	0.2%	0.9%
Total (N)	2,552	480	76	234	68	791	212	99	67	417	108

Importance: Time management	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.86	3.90	3.91	3.88	3.81	3.83	3.82	3.87	3.94	3.85	3.90
4: Very Important	87.1%	90.9%	90.8%	88.4%	82.4%	84.6%	84.0%	87.1%	94.0%	86.6%	90.7%
3: Somewhat important	12.0%	8.7%	9.2%	11.6%	16.2%	14.2%	14.1%	12.9%	6.0%	12.2%	8.3%
2: Not very important	0.9%	0.4%	.	.	1.5%	1.3%	1.4%	.	.	1.2%	0.9%
1: Not at all important	0.0%	.	.	.	.	.	0.5%	.	.	.	.
Total (N)	2,556	481	76	232	68	791	213	101	67	419	108

World View Goals

Importance: Self-discipline	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.83	3.89	3.83	3.86	3.90	3.82	3.76	3.84	3.81	3.80	3.84
4: Very Important	84.4%	89.0%	82.9%	86.7%	89.7%	83.4%	79.0%	84.2%	82.1%	81.8%	85.2%
3: Somewhat important	14.6%	10.8%	17.1%	12.4%	10.3%	15.0%	19.2%	15.8%	16.4%	17.0%	13.9%
2: Not very important	0.8%	0.2%	.	0.9%	.	1.3%	0.9%	.	1.5%	1.0%	0.9%
1: Not at all important	0.2%	.	.	.	.	0.3%	0.9%	.	.	0.2%	.
Total (N)	2,556	480	76	233	68	791	214	101	67	418	108

Importance: Understanding world issues/problems	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.59	3.58	3.66	3.77	3.60	3.53	3.64	3.60	3.57	3.57	3.64
4: Very Important	63.4%	63.5%	69.7%	79.8%	59.7%	58.1%	66.2%	62.9%	61.8%	61.0%	69.4%
3: Somewhat important	32.5%	30.9%	27.6%	17.6%	40.3%	36.9%	31.9%	34.3%	33.8%	35.4%	25.2%
2: Not very important	3.9%	5.2%	1.3%	2.6%	.	4.7%	1.9%	2.9%	4.4%	3.6%	5.4%
1: Not at all important	0.2%	0.4%	1.3%	.	.	0.4%	.	.	.	.	.
Total (N)	2,573	485	76	233	67	794	216	105	68	418	111

Importance: Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.68	3.71	3.79	3.78	3.75	3.62	3.67	3.73	3.70	3.62	3.77
4: Very Important	70.6%	73.2%	81.6%	80.3%	74.6%	65.4%	72.3%	74.3%	72.7%	65.2%	78.4%
3: Somewhat important	26.8%	24.5%	17.1%	17.9%	25.4%	31.4%	23.9%	24.8%	24.2%	31.7%	19.8%
2: Not very important	2.3%	2.3%	.	1.3%	.	2.8%	2.3%	1.0%	3.0%	2.9%	1.8%
1: Not at all important	0.4%	.	1.3%	0.4%	.	0.4%	1.4%	.	.	0.2%	.
Total (N)	2,569	485	76	234	67	793	213	105	66	419	111

Importance: Tolerance for divergent views	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.59	3.64	3.72	3.70	3.63	3.52	3.53	3.72	3.57	3.54	3.63
4: Very Important	63.5%	67.6%	75.0%	73.6%	64.2%	58.5%	59.0%	73.5%	64.6%	59.1%	67.6%
3: Somewhat important	32.0%	29.1%	22.4%	23.8%	34.3%	35.8%	36.3%	24.5%	27.7%	35.6%	27.9%
2: Not very important	4.1%	3.3%	2.6%	1.7%	1.5%	5.2%	3.3%	2.0%	7.7%	5.0%	4.5%
1: Not at all important	0.4%	.	.	0.9%	.	0.5%	1.4%	.	.	0.2%	.
Total (N)	2,557	481	76	235	67	790	212	102	65	418	111

Importance: Appreciating gender equity	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.67	3.72	3.83	3.70	3.69	3.63	3.64	3.76	3.64	3.64	3.75
4: Very Important	72.3%	75.1%	82.9%	76.8%	71.6%	69.0%	67.3%	77.9%	69.7%	69.7%	82.0%
3: Somewhat important	23.3%	22.0%	17.1%	17.6%	26.9%	25.4%	29.9%	20.2%	24.2%	25.1%	11.7%
2: Not very important	3.8%	2.3%	.	4.7%	.	5.1%	1.9%	1.9%	6.1%	4.5%	5.4%
1: Not at all important	0.6%	0.6%	.	0.9%	1.5%	0.5%	0.9%	.	.	0.7%	0.9%
Total (N)	2,559	481	76	233	67	788	214	104	66	419	111

Importance: Appreciating racial equity	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.71	3.74	3.84	3.76	3.70	3.65	3.70	3.90	3.68	3.68	3.78
4: Very Important	75.1%	77.4%	87.0%	79.1%	74.6%	70.1%	73.5%	91.4%	72.7%	72.9%	82.9%
3: Somewhat important	21.1%	19.9%	11.7%	17.9%	22.4%	24.8%	23.7%	6.7%	22.7%	22.9%	12.6%
2: Not very important	3.2%	1.9%	.	2.6%	1.5%	4.6%	2.3%	1.9%	4.5%	3.8%	4.5%
1: Not at all important	0.5%	0.8%	1.3%	0.4%	1.5%	0.5%	0.5%	.	.	0.5%	.
Total (N)	2,567	483	77	234	67	789	215	105	66	420	111

Importance: Understanding present as it relates to history	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.32	3.38	3.42	3.50	3.30	3.22	3.38	3.33	3.26	3.32	3.35
4: Very Important	44.3%	49.1%	50.6%	57.3%	40.3%	37.0%	45.4%	43.7%	45.5%	42.7%	49.1%
3: Somewhat important	44.9%	41.0%	41.6%	36.2%	49.3%	49.0%	47.7%	46.6%	37.9%	47.3%	39.1%
2: Not very important	9.6%	8.7%	6.5%	5.2%	10.4%	12.5%	6.9%	8.7%	13.6%	8.7%	10.0%
1: Not at all important	1.2%	1.2%	1.3%	1.3%	.	1.4%	.	1.0%	3.0%	1.2%	1.8%
Total (N)	2,553	481	77	232	67	789	216	103	66	412	110

Importance: Appreciation for arts, music, literature	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	DUAP	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.27	3.31	3.40	3.53	3.12	3.10	3.21	3.53	3.70	3.29	3.29
4: Very Important	46.5%	49.0%	51.9%	63.4%	30.3%	38.5%	41.2%	61.0%	73.1%	46.2%	44.5%
3: Somewhat important	36.5%	34.9%	39.0%	26.8%	54.5%	37.3%	41.2%	31.4%	23.9%	39.2%	40.0%
2: Not very important	14.3%	14.3%	6.5%	8.9%	12.1%	19.4%	15.3%	7.6%	3.0%	12.0%	15.5%
1: Not at all important	2.7%	1.9%	2.6%	0.9%	3.0%	4.8%	2.3%	.	.	2.6%	.
Total (N)	2,572	484	77	235	66	794	216	105	67	418	110

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Dr. Nancy Whelchel, Associate Director for Survey Research
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Box 7002
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Phone: (919) 515-4184
Email: Nancy_Whelchel@ncsu.edu

Posted: May 2012

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