North Carolina State University
2011 First-Year Student Survey:
Frequency Distributions
Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development Items
This document reports frequency distributions by gender and race/ethnicity of current development and importance ratings of knowledge, skills, and personal development items on the 2011 First-Year Student Survey. The exact wording of the survey item is as follows:
Below is a list of knowledge, skills, and personal development goals held by NC State for your undergraduate preparation. In the first column (of the survey) rate your current level of development of the goal, and in the second column rate how important the goal is to you.
Current Development: General Education Goals | Personal Development Goals | World View GoalsGoal Importance: General Education Goals | Personal Development Goals | World View Goals
Current Development
General Education| Development: Writing skills | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 2.87 | 2.80 | 2.93 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.92 | 2.86 | 2.86 |
| 4: Excellent | 15.3% | 13.5% | 17.1% | 17.3% | 11.1% | 18.4% | 15.4% | 15.6% |
| 3: Good | 57.9% | 55.9% | 59.8% | 51.1% | 65.2% | 55.3% | 57.5% | 60.6% |
| 2: Fair | 24.8% | 27.9% | 21.9% | 28.6% | 23.7% | 26.3% | 25.2% | 18.3% |
| 1: Poor | 2.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 3.0% | . | . | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| Total (N) | 2,650 | 1,296 | 1,354 | 133 | 198 | 114 | 2,025 | 180 |
| Development: Speaking skills | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 2.85 | 2.84 | 2.85 | 2.70 | 2.99 | 2.90 | 2.84 | 2.84 |
| 4: Excellent | 20.3% | 19.3% | 21.4% | 18.2% | 26.4% | 21.7% | 19.8% | 21.1% |
| 3: Good | 48.4% | 50.1% | 46.8% | 44.7% | 49.7% | 48.7% | 48.6% | 47.2% |
| 2: Fair | 26.7% | 26.1% | 27.3% | 26.5% | 20.8% | 27.0% | 27.3% | 26.7% |
| 1: Poor | 4.5% | 4.6% | 4.5% | 10.6% | 3.0% | 2.6% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Total (N) | 2,649 | 1,296 | 1,353 | 132 | 197 | 115 | 2,025 | 180 |
| Development: Listening skills | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.29 | 3.24 | 3.34 | 3.27 | 3.42 | 3.31 | 3.28 | 3.28 |
| 4: Excellent | 40.7% | 37.7% | 43.7% | 38.6% | 49.5% | 46.1% | 39.5% | 43.3% |
| 3: Good | 48.5% | 50.1% | 47.0% | 50.8% | 44.4% | 40.0% | 49.6% | 44.4% |
| 2: Fair | 9.7% | 11.0% | 8.5% | 9.1% | 5.1% | 13.0% | 10.1% | 9.4% |
| 1: Poor | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Total (N) | 2,647 | 1,296 | 1,351 | 132 | 198 | 115 | 2,022 | 180 |
| Development: Comprehension skills | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.16 | 3.19 | 3.14 | 3.08 | 3.19 | 3.23 | 3.16 | 3.13 |
| 4: Excellent | 31.1% | 32.9% | 29.3% | 24.2% | 29.9% | 36.5% | 31.4% | 30.0% |
| 3: Good | 55.0% | 53.8% | 56.0% | 62.1% | 59.9% | 51.3% | 54.4% | 53.3% |
| 2: Fair | 13.1% | 12.2% | 13.9% | 11.4% | 9.1% | 11.3% | 13.4% | 16.7% |
| 1: Poor | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% | . |
| Total (N) | 2,644 | 1,293 | 1,351 | 132 | 197 | 115 | 2,020 | 180 |
| Development: Using mathematics skills | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.11 | 3.31 | 2.91 | 3.17 | 2.88 | 2.90 | 3.13 | 3.16 |
| 4: Excellent | 36.8% | 46.4% | 27.6% | 35.6% | 24.0% | 25.2% | 38.8% | 36.3% |
| 3: Good | 40.8% | 39.6% | 41.9% | 47.7% | 44.9% | 46.1% | 39.2% | 45.8% |
| 2: Fair | 18.7% | 12.6% | 24.6% | 15.2% | 26.0% | 22.6% | 18.3% | 15.6% |
| 1: Poor | 3.7% | 1.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 2.2% |
| Total (N) | 2,639 | 1,292 | 1,347 | 132 | 196 | 115 | 2,017 | 179 |
| Development: Understanding everyday influence of science/technology | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.08 | 3.28 | 2.89 | 3.16 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 3.08 | 3.12 |
| 4: Excellent | 31.4% | 41.4% | 21.8% | 34.8% | 29.6% | 36.5% | 30.6% | 36.5% |
| 3: Good | 47.8% | 46.3% | 49.3% | 47.0% | 48.0% | 42.6% | 48.6% | 42.7% |
| 2: Fair | 18.6% | 11.5% | 25.4% | 17.4% | 20.4% | 15.7% | 18.9% | 16.9% |
| 1: Poor | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| Total (N) | 2,629 | 1,285 | 1,344 | 132 | 196 | 115 | 2,008 | 178 |
| Development: Applying scientific methods of inquiry | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 2.76 | 2.91 | 2.60 | 2.82 | 2.64 | 2.70 | 2.76 | 2.85 |
| 4: Excellent | 16.8% | 21.4% | 12.3% | 22.7% | 11.2% | 15.2% | 16.8% | 19.8% |
| 3: Good | 46.8% | 51.1% | 42.6% | 41.4% | 48.1% | 45.5% | 46.8% | 50.6% |
| 2: Fair | 31.6% | 24.8% | 38.3% | 31.3% | 33.7% | 33.0% | 32.0% | 25.0% |
| 1: Poor | 4.8% | 2.7% | 6.8% | 4.7% | 7.0% | 6.3% | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Total (N) | 2,569 | 1,268 | 1,301 | 128 | 187 | 112 | 1,970 | 172 |
| Development: Computer skills | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.06 | 3.11 | 3.02 | 3.20 | 3.18 | 2.95 | 3.05 | 3.02 |
| 4: Excellent | 30.4% | 32.5% | 28.4% | 36.1% | 33.3% | 27.4% | 29.8% | 31.3% |
| 3: Good | 47.9% | 47.5% | 48.2% | 49.6% | 52.3% | 46.0% | 47.8% | 44.1% |
| 2: Fair | 19.1% | 18.3% | 19.9% | 12.0% | 13.3% | 20.4% | 20.0% | 20.1% |
| 1: Poor | 2.6% | 1.7% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Total (N) | 2,632 | 1,288 | 1,344 | 133 | 195 | 113 | 2,012 | 179 |
| Development: Logical reasoning skills | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.34 | 3.43 | 3.24 | 3.18 | 3.24 | 3.23 | 3.37 | 3.30 |
| 4: Excellent | 40.8% | 48.2% | 33.9% | 30.5% | 35.2% | 33.3% | 42.6% | 39.1% |
| 3: Good | 52.1% | 47.2% | 56.8% | 58.8% | 54.4% | 56.1% | 51.3% | 52.0% |
| 2: Fair | 6.8% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 10.5% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1: Poor | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.5% | 0.5% | . | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Total (N) | 2,622 | 1,281 | 1,341 | 131 | 193 | 114 | 2,005 | 179 |
| Development: Ability to adapt to changing technologies | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.30 | 3.39 | 3.22 | 3.32 | 3.39 | 3.37 | 3.29 | 3.30 |
| 4: Excellent | 43.6% | 49.4% | 38.0% | 46.6% | 51.0% | 47.4% | 42.5% | 43.3% |
| 3: Good | 44.1% | 40.6% | 47.5% | 39.1% | 37.8% | 42.1% | 45.1% | 44.9% |
| 2: Fair | 11.2% | 9.4% | 12.9% | 14.3% | 10.2% | 10.5% | 11.1% | 10.7% |
| 1: Poor | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | . | 1.0% | . | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Total (N) | 2,631 | 1,287 | 1,344 | 133 | 196 | 114 | 2,010 | 178 |
| Development: Ability to critically analyze ideas and information | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.12 | 3.18 | 3.06 | 3.05 | 3.12 | 3.16 | 3.11 | 3.23 |
| 4: Excellent | 27.2% | 30.3% | 24.3% | 26.0% | 27.3% | 28.1% | 26.5% | 35.6% |
| 3: Good | 58.1% | 57.6% | 58.6% | 56.5% | 58.2% | 60.5% | 58.6% | 52.5% |
| 2: Fair | 14.0% | 11.4% | 16.5% | 13.7% | 13.9% | 10.5% | 14.5% | 10.7% |
| 1: Poor | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Total (N) | 2,619 | 1,284 | 1,335 | 131 | 194 | 114 | 2,003 | 177 |
| Development: Using books/journals/articles from library/internet for research | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 2.91 | 2.77 | 3.05 | 3.05 | 3.04 | 2.89 | 2.89 | 2.88 |
| 4: Excellent | 22.7% | 15.4% | 29.8% | 28.2% | 30.5% | 25.2% | 21.7% | 20.3% |
| 3: Good | 48.6% | 49.8% | 47.5% | 51.9% | 45.2% | 41.7% | 49.0% | 49.7% |
| 2: Fair | 25.8% | 31.2% | 20.5% | 16.0% | 22.3% | 29.6% | 26.4% | 27.1% |
| 1: Poor | 2.9% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Total (N) | 2,632 | 1,288 | 1,344 | 131 | 197 | 115 | 2,012 | 177 |
| Development: Problem-solving skills | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.25 | 3.34 | 3.17 | 3.11 | 3.16 | 3.16 | 3.28 | 3.22 |
| 4: Excellent | 34.0% | 39.8% | 28.4% | 25.0% | 29.7% | 30.7% | 35.4% | 31.3% |
| 3: Good | 57.6% | 54.7% | 60.3% | 61.4% | 57.9% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 59.2% |
| 2: Fair | 8.2% | 5.4% | 10.8% | 13.6% | 11.3% | 14.9% | 7.0% | 9.5% |
| 1: Poor | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | . | 1.0% | . | 0.2% | . |
| Total (N) | 2,629 | 1,281 | 1,348 | 132 | 195 | 114 | 2,009 | 179 |
| Development: Ability to plan/carry out projects independently | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.29 | 3.17 | 3.41 | 3.21 | 3.23 | 3.23 | 3.31 | 3.24 |
| 4: Excellent | 40.7% | 32.1% | 49.0% | 39.8% | 35.7% | 39.1% | 41.4% | 40.4% |
| 3: Good | 48.4% | 53.6% | 43.4% | 42.9% | 53.1% | 46.1% | 48.8% | 44.4% |
| 2: Fair | 10.1% | 13.6% | 6.8% | 15.8% | 9.7% | 13.0% | 9.3% | 13.5% |
| 1: Poor | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Total (N) | 2,634 | 1,287 | 1,347 | 133 | 196 | 115 | 2,012 | 178 |
| Development: Understanding of diverse cultures and values | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.08 | 2.92 | 3.23 | 3.55 | 3.46 | 3.36 | 2.97 | 3.34 |
| 4: Excellent | 35.3% | 28.0% | 42.2% | 60.6% | 57.7% | 55.7% | 28.9% | 50.9% |
| 3: Good | 40.7% | 40.8% | 40.6% | 34.1% | 32.7% | 26.1% | 43.1% | 36.0% |
| 2: Fair | 21.0% | 26.9% | 15.4% | 5.3% | 8.2% | 16.5% | 24.5% | 9.7% |
| 1: Poor | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.8% | . | 1.5% | 1.7% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Total (N) | 2,619 | 1,276 | 1,343 | 132 | 196 | 115 | 2,001 | 175 |
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| Development: Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.35 | 3.31 | 3.38 | 3.37 | 3.49 | 3.33 | 3.33 | 3.38 |
| 4: Excellent | 43.9% | 39.7% | 47.9% | 43.3% | 54.8% | 43.8% | 42.8% | 44.8% |
| 3: Good | 47.6% | 52.3% | 43.1% | 50.4% | 39.9% | 45.5% | 48.2% | 48.3% |
| 2: Fair | 8.0% | 7.4% | 8.5% | 6.3% | 4.8% | 10.7% | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| 1: Poor | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | . | 0.5% | . | 0.7% | . |
| Total (N) | 2,536 | 1,244 | 1,292 | 127 | 188 | 112 | 1,937 | 172 |
| Development: Ability to lead or guide others | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.12 | 3.07 | 3.18 | 2.89 | 3.16 | 3.01 | 3.14 | 3.16 |
| 4: Excellent | 33.3% | 29.7% | 36.8% | 24.6% | 34.7% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 35.8% |
| 3: Good | 47.5% | 49.3% | 45.7% | 47.6% | 46.3% | 38.9% | 48.2% | 46.2% |
| 2: Fair | 17.2% | 18.9% | 15.6% | 19.8% | 18.9% | 22.1% | 16.8% | 15.6% |
| 1: Poor | 1.9% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 7.9% | . | 5.3% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Total (N) | 2,565 | 1,251 | 1,314 | 126 | 190 | 113 | 1,963 | 173 |
| Development: Ability to function as part of a team | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.48 | 3.47 | 3.50 | 3.41 | 3.58 | 3.46 | 3.48 | 3.44 |
| 4: Excellent | 54.0% | 52.3% | 55.7% | 48.8% | 61.1% | 55.3% | 53.7% | 53.1% |
| 3: Good | 40.6% | 42.4% | 38.9% | 44.1% | 36.3% | 35.1% | 41.3% | 38.3% |
| 2: Fair | 5.1% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 4.7% | 8.0% |
| 1: Poor | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% | . | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Total (N) | 2,566 | 1,251 | 1,315 | 127 | 190 | 114 | 1,960 | 175 |
| Development: Ability to organize steps to complete group project | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.28 | 3.17 | 3.39 | 3.25 | 3.27 | 3.20 | 3.30 | 3.22 |
| 4: Excellent | 39.9% | 32.2% | 47.2% | 39.4% | 38.4% | 41.2% | 40.2% | 37.9% |
| 3: Good | 49.4% | 53.9% | 45.2% | 47.2% | 51.1% | 41.2% | 50.1% | 47.7% |
| 2: Fair | 9.9% | 12.8% | 7.1% | 12.6% | 10.0% | 14.0% | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| 1: Poor | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Total (N) | 2,559 | 1,246 | 1,313 | 127 | 190 | 114 | 1,954 | 174 |
| Development: Taking the initiative improve my work | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.26 | 3.17 | 3.34 | 3.16 | 3.33 | 3.18 | 3.26 | 3.29 |
| 4: Excellent | 38.5% | 32.5% | 44.2% | 32.3% | 43.2% | 37.2% | 38.3% | 41.4% |
| 3: Good | 49.9% | 53.3% | 46.6% | 52.8% | 46.3% | 45.1% | 50.6% | 46.6% |
| 2: Fair | 10.6% | 12.8% | 8.5% | 13.4% | 10.5% | 15.9% | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| 1: Poor | 1.0% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | . | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Total (N) | 2,559 | 1,248 | 1,311 | 127 | 190 | 113 | 1,955 | 174 |
| Development: Exercising public responsibility/community service | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.08 | 2.96 | 3.21 | 3.15 | 3.18 | 2.92 | 3.08 | 3.09 |
| 4: Excellent | 32.8% | 26.8% | 38.5% | 38.1% | 36.0% | 29.8% | 32.5% | 30.9% |
| 3: Good | 45.5% | 45.6% | 45.4% | 40.5% | 47.6% | 38.6% | 45.8% | 47.4% |
| 2: Fair | 19.1% | 23.9% | 14.6% | 19.8% | 14.8% | 25.4% | 19.0% | 21.1% |
| 1: Poor | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Total (N) | 2,559 | 1,249 | 1,310 | 126 | 189 | 114 | 1,955 | 175 |
| Development: Maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.07 | 3.11 | 3.04 | 2.90 | 3.03 | 2.86 | 3.11 | 2.96 |
| 4: Excellent | 33.7% | 36.6% | 31.0% | 28.6% | 29.8% | 27.2% | 35.0% | 31.8% |
| 3: Good | 43.9% | 41.9% | 45.9% | 39.7% | 46.1% | 42.1% | 44.5% | 39.9% |
| 2: Fair | 18.4% | 17.4% | 19.3% | 25.4% | 20.9% | 20.2% | 17.3% | 20.8% |
| 1: Poor | 4.0% | 4.1% | 3.9% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 10.5% | 3.2% | 7.5% |
| Total (N) | 2,565 | 1,250 | 1,315 | 126 | 191 | 114 | 1,961 | 173 |
| Development: Personal growth | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.24 | 3.23 | 3.25 | 3.17 | 3.34 | 3.26 | 3.23 | 3.25 |
| 4: Excellent | 31.9% | 31.6% | 32.3% | 26.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 30.9% | 35.8% |
| 3: Good | 60.4% | 60.5% | 60.2% | 64.0% | 55.3% | 51.8% | 61.7% | 53.2% |
| 2: Fair | 7.5% | 7.6% | 7.5% | 9.6% | 4.8% | 10.9% | 7.1% | 11.0% |
| 1: Poor | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | . | 0.5% | . | 0.2% | . |
| Total (N) | 2,530 | 1,229 | 1,301 | 125 | 188 | 110 | 1,934 | 173 |
| Development: Self-confidence | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.03 | 3.12 | 2.95 | 2.91 | 3.23 | 2.93 | 3.03 | 3.01 |
| 4: Excellent | 29.7% | 33.6% | 26.1% | 26.8% | 37.2% | 26.3% | 29.4% | 29.9% |
| 3: Good | 47.6% | 48.1% | 47.1% | 43.3% | 50.8% | 45.6% | 47.9% | 46.0% |
| 2: Fair | 18.6% | 14.9% | 22.1% | 24.4% | 9.9% | 22.8% | 18.7% | 19.5% |
| 1: Poor | 4.1% | 3.4% | 4.7% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Total (N) | 2,566 | 1,251 | 1,315 | 127 | 191 | 114 | 1,960 | 174 |
| Development: Ability to handle stress | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 2.86 | 3.07 | 2.67 | 2.90 | 2.87 | 2.94 | 2.86 | 2.88 |
| 4: Excellent | 22.0% | 31.2% | 13.2% | 22.4% | 18.8% | 30.1% | 21.8% | 21.1% |
| 3: Good | 47.3% | 47.2% | 47.5% | 50.4% | 52.9% | 40.7% | 46.7% | 50.3% |
| 2: Fair | 25.8% | 18.8% | 32.5% | 22.4% | 24.6% | 22.1% | 26.5% | 24.0% |
| 1: Poor | 4.9% | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 7.1% | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Total (N) | 2,563 | 1,248 | 1,315 | 125 | 191 | 113 | 1,959 | 175 |
| Development: Time management | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.81 | 2.63 | 2.61 | 2.55 | 2.76 | 2.66 |
| 4: Excellent | 16.9% | 14.9% | 18.8% | 15.1% | 11.5% | 14.0% | 17.9% | 14.9% |
| 3: Good | 46.1% | 42.6% | 49.4% | 42.1% | 46.6% | 40.4% | 46.7% | 45.1% |
| 2: Fair | 30.2% | 34.5% | 26.0% | 34.1% | 33.5% | 32.5% | 29.3% | 31.4% |
| 1: Poor | 6.9% | 8.0% | 5.8% | 8.7% | 8.4% | 13.2% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Total (N) | 2,569 | 1,251 | 1,318 | 126 | 191 | 114 | 1,963 | 175 |
| Development: Self-discipline | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.16 | 3.15 | 3.17 | 3.07 | 3.28 | 3.18 | 3.16 | 3.03 |
| 4: Excellent | 34.3% | 32.2% | 36.2% | 37.6% | 41.9% | 41.2% | 33.2% | 30.9% |
| 3: Good | 49.4% | 52.4% | 46.6% | 37.6% | 45.5% | 38.6% | 51.5% | 46.3% |
| 2: Fair | 14.3% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 19.2% | 11.5% | 16.7% | 13.7% | 18.3% |
| 1: Poor | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Total (N) | 2,566 | 1,250 | 1,316 | 125 | 191 | 114 | 1,961 | 175 |
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| Development: Understanding world issues/problems | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 2.86 | 2.96 | 2.77 | 2.83 | 2.90 | 2.80 | 2.85 | 2.97 |
| 4: Excellent | 19.9% | 21.9% | 18.1% | 20.2% | 21.1% | 16.1% | 19.5% | 25.9% |
| 3: Good | 50.6% | 54.3% | 47.2% | 50.4% | 51.1% | 53.6% | 50.6% | 49.4% |
| 2: Fair | 25.1% | 21.3% | 28.8% | 21.7% | 24.7% | 25.0% | 25.8% | 20.1% |
| 1: Poor | 4.3% | 2.5% | 5.9% | 7.8% | 3.2% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Total (N) | 2,583 | 1,255 | 1,328 | 129 | 190 | 112 | 1,978 | 174 |
| Development: Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.42 | 3.37 | 3.48 | 3.71 | 3.66 | 3.59 | 3.36 | 3.56 |
| 4: Excellent | 50.6% | 46.5% | 54.6% | 71.4% | 70.0% | 65.2% | 45.6% | 62.0% |
| 3: Good | 41.4% | 44.1% | 38.9% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 29.5% | 45.2% | 32.7% |
| 2: Fair | 7.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 8.9% | 4.7% |
| 1: Poor | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | . | . | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Total (N) | 2,551 | 1,243 | 1,308 | 126 | 190 | 112 | 1,952 | 171 |
| Development: Tolerance for divergent views | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.27 | 3.21 | 3.33 | 3.53 | 3.42 | 3.24 | 3.23 | 3.35 |
| 4: Excellent | 42.3% | 40.6% | 43.9% | 59.8% | 50.5% | 42.0% | 39.7% | 49.4% |
| 3: Good | 43.6% | 41.8% | 45.4% | 33.1% | 42.5% | 42.0% | 45.1% | 37.4% |
| 2: Fair | 13.0% | 16.0% | 10.1% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 14.3% | 14.0% | 12.1% |
| 1: Poor | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | . | 1.1% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Total (N) | 2,560 | 1,247 | 1,313 | 127 | 186 | 112 | 1,961 | 174 |
| Development: Appreciating gender equity | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.65 | 3.58 | 3.72 | 3.75 | 3.80 | 3.68 | 3.63 | 3.70 |
| 4: Excellent | 69.1% | 63.3% | 74.5% | 75.4% | 81.6% | 70.8% | 66.8% | 75.3% |
| 3: Good | 27.5% | 31.5% | 23.8% | 23.8% | 16.8% | 26.5% | 29.4% | 20.7% |
| 2: Fair | 3.0% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 2.9% |
| 1: Poor | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% | . | . | . | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Total (N) | 2,580 | 1,255 | 1,325 | 130 | 190 | 113 | 1,973 | 174 |
| Development: Appreciating racial equity | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.65 | 3.60 | 3.69 | 3.78 | 3.83 | 3.75 | 3.61 | 3.75 |
| 4: Excellent | 68.6% | 64.4% | 72.7% | 78.5% | 83.8% | 76.1% | 65.1% | 79.3% |
| 3: Good | 27.9% | 31.7% | 24.3% | 20.8% | 15.2% | 23.0% | 30.8% | 17.2% |
| 2: Fair | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% |
| 1: Poor | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | . | . | . | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Total (N) | 2,582 | 1,257 | 1,325 | 130 | 191 | 113 | 1,974 | 174 |
| Development: Understanding present as it relates to history | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.02 | 3.11 | 2.93 | 2.91 | 3.06 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 3.08 |
| 4: Excellent | 27.4% | 30.9% | 24.1% | 24.4% | 27.9% | 25.0% | 27.3% | 31.8% |
| 3: Good | 50.0% | 50.9% | 49.2% | 47.2% | 52.6% | 55.4% | 49.9% | 46.8% |
| 2: Fair | 19.4% | 16.1% | 22.6% | 22.8% | 17.4% | 15.2% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| 1: Poor | 3.2% | 2.1% | 4.2% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Total (N) | 2,559 | 1,247 | 1,312 | 127 | 190 | 112 | 1,957 | 173 |
| Development: Appreciation for arts, music, literature | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.17 | 3.01 | 3.33 | 3.35 | 3.41 | 3.08 | 3.13 | 3.36 |
| 4: Excellent | 44.9% | 38.1% | 51.3% | 52.3% | 53.9% | 41.6% | 42.7% | 56.3% |
| 3: Good | 32.6% | 32.7% | 32.4% | 32.8% | 34.0% | 32.7% | 33.0% | 26.1% |
| 2: Fair | 17.6% | 21.4% | 13.9% | 12.5% | 11.0% | 17.7% | 18.7% | 15.3% |
| 1: Poor | 5.0% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| Total (N) | 2,574 | 1,254 | 1,320 | 128 | 191 | 113 | 1,966 | 176 |
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General Education Goals| Importance: Writing skills | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.33 | 3.15 | 3.50 | 3.26 | 3.65 | 3.44 | 3.28 | 3.54 |
| 4: Very Important | 45.8% | 34.4% | 56.7% | 42.9% | 67.5% | 52.2% | 42.3% | 59.2% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 42.9% | 48.9% | 37.2% | 42.1% | 29.9% | 41.7% | 44.9% | 35.8% |
| 2: Not very important | 10.1% | 14.6% | 5.8% | 13.5% | 2.5% | 4.3% | 11.4% | 4.5% |
| 1: Not at all important | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.5% | . | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Total (N) | 2,642 | 1,291 | 1,351 | 133 | 197 | 115 | 2,018 | 179 |
| Importance: Speaking skills | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.62 | 3.55 | 3.69 | 3.66 | 3.76 | 3.72 | 3.59 | 3.72 |
| 4: Very Important | 66.5% | 60.5% | 72.1% | 69.2% | 78.1% | 75.7% | 63.9% | 74.6% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 29.3% | 34.2% | 24.6% | 27.8% | 19.9% | 20.9% | 31.3% | 23.2% |
| 2: Not very important | 3.8% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 3.0% | 2.0% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 2.3% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | . | . | . | 0.5% | . |
| Total (N) | 2,633 | 1,285 | 1,348 | 133 | 196 | 115 | 2,012 | 177 |
| Importance: Listening skills | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.72 | 3.65 | 3.78 | 3.62 | 3.87 | 3.77 | 3.70 | 3.74 |
| 4: Very Important | 74.5% | 69.3% | 79.6% | 69.5% | 87.3% | 79.1% | 73.3% | 74.9% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 23.1% | 27.5% | 19.0% | 24.4% | 12.7% | 19.1% | 24.2% | 24.6% |
| 2: Not very important | 1.9% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 4.6% | . | 1.7% | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% | . | . | 0.5% | . |
| Total (N) | 2,634 | 1,289 | 1,345 | 131 | 197 | 115 | 2,012 | 179 |
| Importance: Comprehension skills | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.73 | 3.68 | 3.79 | 3.69 | 3.80 | 3.82 | 3.72 | 3.76 |
| 4: Very Important | 75.3% | 70.4% | 80.0% | 72.0% | 81.4% | 81.6% | 74.3% | 78.1% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 23.1% | 27.5% | 18.9% | 25.8% | 17.5% | 18.4% | 24.0% | 20.8% |
| 2: Not very important | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% | . | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | . | . | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Total (N) | 2,627 | 1,285 | 1,342 | 132 | 194 | 114 | 2,009 | 178 |
| Importance: Using mathematics skills | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.57 | 3.68 | 3.46 | 3.60 | 3.53 | 3.66 | 3.56 | 3.54 |
| 4: Very Important | 63.8% | 73.3% | 54.7% | 67.2% | 59.7% | 71.9% | 63.5% | 63.7% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 29.8% | 22.0% | 37.3% | 27.5% | 34.2% | 21.9% | 30.2% | 27.9% |
| 2: Not very important | 5.5% | 4.1% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.5% | 0.5% | . | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Total (N) | 2,626 | 1,283 | 1,343 | 131 | 196 | 114 | 2,006 | 179 |
| Importance: Understanding everyday influence of science/technology | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.43 | 3.52 | 3.35 | 3.48 | 3.43 | 3.47 | 3.43 | 3.42 |
| 4: Very Important | 53.7% | 60.3% | 47.4% | 57.7% | 53.3% | 58.8% | 53.1% | 53.9% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 37.0% | 32.8% | 41.0% | 33.1% | 37.4% | 33.3% | 37.6% | 34.8% |
| 2: Not very important | 8.3% | 6.1% | 10.4% | 9.2% | 7.7% | 4.4% | 8.3% | 10.1% |
| 1: Not at all important | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.2% | . | 1.5% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Total (N) | 2,619 | 1,279 | 1,340 | 130 | 195 | 114 | 2,002 | 178 |
| Importance: Applying scientific methods of inquiry | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.22 | 3.29 | 3.15 | 3.25 | 3.09 | 3.27 | 3.22 | 3.26 |
| 4: Very Important | 40.6% | 43.5% | 37.7% | 44.6% | 31.4% | 41.2% | 40.7% | 45.0% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 42.5% | 43.3% | 41.7% | 37.7% | 48.6% | 47.4% | 42.3% | 38.6% |
| 2: Not very important | 15.1% | 11.7% | 18.5% | 15.4% | 17.8% | 8.8% | 15.3% | 14.0% |
| 1: Not at all important | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Total (N) | 2,569 | 1,270 | 1,299 | 130 | 185 | 114 | 1,969 | 171 |
| Importance: Computer skills | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.55 | 3.57 | 3.53 | 3.64 | 3.59 | 3.55 | 3.54 | 3.54 |
| 4: Very Important | 59.6% | 61.3% | 57.9% | 67.4% | 62.9% | 61.1% | 58.5% | 60.7% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 36.0% | 34.5% | 37.4% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 33.6% | 37.0% | 33.7% |
| 2: Not very important | 4.2% | 3.9% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 4.2% | 5.1% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | . | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Total (N) | 2,624 | 1,283 | 1,341 | 132 | 194 | 113 | 2,007 | 178 |
| Importance: Logical reasoning skills | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.72 | 3.74 | 3.70 | 3.73 | 3.78 | 3.68 | 3.72 | 3.71 |
| 4: Very Important | 73.6% | 75.4% | 71.9% | 74.0% | 78.1% | 70.2% | 73.5% | 72.1% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 25.1% | 23.4% | 26.7% | 25.2% | 21.4% | 28.1% | 25.1% | 27.4% |
| 2: Not very important | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.4% | . |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | . | . | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Total (N) | 2,616 | 1,277 | 1,339 | 131 | 192 | 114 | 2,000 | 179 |
| Importance: Ability to adapt to changing technologies | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.59 | 3.61 | 3.58 | 3.65 | 3.66 | 3.63 | 3.58 | 3.63 |
| 4: Very Important | 63.4% | 64.4% | 62.4% | 68.9% | 69.6% | 68.8% | 61.7% | 68.2% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 32.8% | 32.3% | 33.3% | 28.0% | 27.8% | 25.9% | 34.5% | 27.4% |
| 2: Not very important | 3.4% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | . | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Total (N) | 2,616 | 1,281 | 1,335 | 132 | 194 | 112 | 1,999 | 179 |
| Importance: Ability to critically analyze ideas and information | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.62 | 3.63 | 3.61 | 3.70 | 3.69 | 3.73 | 3.60 | 3.67 |
| 4: Very Important | 64.4% | 64.8% | 63.9% | 71.2% | 69.3% | 73.7% | 62.6% | 68.2% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 33.5% | 33.2% | 33.7% | 27.3% | 30.2% | 25.4% | 34.9% | 30.7% |
| 2: Not very important | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.1% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | . | . | . | 0.3% | . |
| Total (N) | 2,602 | 1,271 | 1,331 | 132 | 192 | 114 | 1,988 | 176 |
| Importance: Using books/journals/articles from library/internet for research | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.46 | 3.36 | 3.56 | 3.49 | 3.60 | 3.54 | 3.44 | 3.51 |
| 4: Very Important | 53.3% | 45.1% | 61.1% | 58.3% | 64.4% | 59.6% | 51.1% | 57.8% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 40.3% | 47.0% | 33.9% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% | 42.2% | 35.6% |
| 2: Not very important | 5.8% | 7.1% | 4.6% | 4.5% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.3% | . | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Total (N) | 2,620 | 1,279 | 1,341 | 132 | 194 | 114 | 2,000 | 180 |
| Importance: Problem-solving skills | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.77 | 3.78 | 3.76 | 3.75 | 3.77 | 3.80 | 3.76 | 3.79 |
| 4: Very Important | 77.8% | 78.2% | 77.4% | 75.8% | 78.4% | 79.8% | 77.6% | 80.0% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 21.1% | 21.3% | 21.0% | 23.5% | 20.1% | 20.2% | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| 2: Not very important | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% | . | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.0% | . | 0.1% | . | . | . | 0.0% | . |
| Total (N) | 2,622 | 1,279 | 1,343 | 132 | 194 | 114 | 2,002 | 180 |
| Importance: Ability to plan/carry out projects independently | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.70 | 3.64 | 3.76 | 3.69 | 3.71 | 3.75 | 3.70 | 3.73 |
| 4: Very Important | 72.1% | 66.2% | 77.7% | 71.8% | 75.0% | 76.3% | 71.3% | 76.1% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 26.3% | 31.8% | 21.1% | 26.0% | 22.4% | 22.8% | 27.4% | 20.6% |
| 2: Not very important | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% | . | 1.0% | . | 0.1% | . |
| Total (N) | 2,620 | 1,277 | 1,343 | 131 | 196 | 114 | 1,999 | 180 |
| Importance: Understanding of diverse cultures and values | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.43 | 3.25 | 3.60 | 3.69 | 3.72 | 3.64 | 3.35 | 3.60 |
| 4: Very Important | 55.4% | 43.5% | 66.7% | 70.2% | 76.0% | 69.0% | 50.3% | 70.0% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 33.9% | 40.7% | 27.4% | 28.2% | 19.9% | 25.7% | 37.2% | 21.7% |
| 2: Not very important | 8.8% | 12.7% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 10.2% | 6.7% |
| 1: Not at all important | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% | . | . | . | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Total (N) | 2,619 | 1,275 | 1,344 | 131 | 196 | 113 | 1,999 | 180 |
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| Importance: Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.65 | 3.59 | 3.70 | 3.69 | 3.81 | 3.76 | 3.62 | 3.64 |
| 4: Very Important | 69.0% | 64.6% | 73.2% | 72.0% | 82.3% | 75.9% | 67.1% | 69.0% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 27.0% | 30.6% | 23.5% | 24.8% | 16.7% | 24.1% | 28.4% | 25.7% |
| 2: Not very important | 3.6% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 3.2% | 1.1% | . | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | . | . | . | 0.6% | . |
| Total (N) | 2,536 | 1,240 | 1,296 | 125 | 186 | 112 | 1,942 | 171 |
| Importance: Ability to lead or guide others | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.62 | 3.61 | 3.63 | 3.60 | 3.72 | 3.67 | 3.61 | 3.66 |
| 4: Very Important | 65.3% | 64.3% | 66.2% | 64.3% | 74.5% | 68.8% | 63.9% | 69.4% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 31.9% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 31.0% | 23.4% | 29.5% | 33.3% | 27.7% |
| 2: Not very important | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.9% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | . | 0.5% | . | 0.2% | . |
| Total (N) | 2,556 | 1,246 | 1,310 | 126 | 188 | 112 | 1,957 | 173 |
| Importance: Ability to function as part of a team | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.78 | 3.76 | 3.79 | 3.78 | 3.83 | 3.77 | 3.77 | 3.77 |
| 4: Very Important | 79.3% | 77.9% | 80.7% | 79.2% | 84.1% | 77.9% | 79.0% | 79.3% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 19.1% | 20.4% | 17.8% | 20.0% | 15.3% | 21.2% | 19.2% | 19.5% |
| 2: Not very important | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | . | 0.9% | 1.7% | . |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% | . | 0.5% | . | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Total (N) | 2,556 | 1,246 | 1,310 | 125 | 189 | 113 | 1,955 | 174 |
| Importance: Ability to organize steps to complete group project | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.63 | 3.58 | 3.68 | 3.63 | 3.75 | 3.64 | 3.62 | 3.62 |
| 4: Very Important | 64.9% | 60.2% | 69.3% | 63.5% | 76.4% | 64.6% | 63.9% | 64.0% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 33.3% | 37.6% | 29.1% | 35.7% | 22.5% | 34.5% | 34.0% | 33.7% |
| 2: Not very important | 1.7% | 2.0% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.8% | 2.3% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | . | . | . | 0.2% | . |
| Total (N) | 2,550 | 1,242 | 1,308 | 126 | 191 | 113 | 1,948 | 172 |
| Importance: Taking the initiative improve my work | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.74 | 3.69 | 3.79 | 3.70 | 3.84 | 3.72 | 3.74 | 3.72 |
| 4: Very Important | 75.7% | 71.2% | 80.0% | 71.4% | 83.7% | 73.5% | 75.3% | 76.3% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 22.7% | 27.0% | 18.7% | 27.0% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 23.2% | 19.7% |
| 2: Not very important | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | . | 1.8% | 1.4% | 4.0% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | . | . | . | 0.1% | . |
| Total (N) | 2,553 | 1,246 | 1,307 | 126 | 190 | 113 | 1,951 | 173 |
| Importance: Exercising public responsibility/community service | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.52 | 3.39 | 3.64 | 3.54 | 3.70 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.49 |
| 4: Very Important | 57.7% | 47.3% | 67.7% | 58.7% | 71.6% | 58.4% | 56.5% | 54.9% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 37.0% | 45.1% | 29.2% | 37.3% | 26.8% | 35.4% | 37.8% | 39.9% |
| 2: Not very important | 4.6% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.5% | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% | . | 2.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Total (N) | 2,549 | 1,242 | 1,307 | 126 | 190 | 113 | 1,947 | 173 |
| Importance: Maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.75 | 3.70 | 3.80 | 3.74 | 3.85 | 3.80 | 3.74 | 3.74 |
| 4: Very Important | 77.5% | 72.9% | 82.0% | 75.4% | 86.3% | 82.1% | 76.5% | 78.5% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 20.0% | 24.3% | 15.9% | 23.0% | 12.6% | 16.1% | 21.0% | 18.0% |
| 2: Not very important | 2.0% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% | . | 0.5% | . | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Total (N) | 2,556 | 1,245 | 1,311 | 126 | 190 | 112 | 1,956 | 172 |
| Importance: Personal growth | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.77 | 3.72 | 3.82 | 3.78 | 3.92 | 3.86 | 3.75 | 3.77 |
| 4: Very Important | 78.4% | 73.5% | 83.0% | 77.6% | 92.1% | 86.6% | 76.6% | 78.8% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 20.3% | 25.0% | 15.8% | 22.4% | 7.9% | 12.5% | 21.8% | 20.0% |
| 2: Not very important | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% | . | . | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | . | . | . | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Total (N) | 2,531 | 1,231 | 1,300 | 125 | 189 | 112 | 1,935 | 170 |
| Importance: Self-confidence | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.76 | 3.71 | 3.80 | 3.81 | 3.93 | 3.74 | 3.74 | 3.73 |
| 4: Very Important | 77.9% | 74.3% | 81.3% | 82.4% | 93.2% | 77.9% | 76.3% | 75.6% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 20.2% | 23.3% | 17.3% | 16.8% | 6.3% | 19.5% | 21.8% | 21.5% |
| 2: Not very important | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% | . | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | . | 0.9% | 0.4% | . |
| Total (N) | 2,554 | 1,243 | 1,311 | 125 | 190 | 113 | 1,954 | 172 |
| Importance: Ability to handle stress | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.81 | 3.75 | 3.87 | 3.85 | 3.90 | 3.82 | 3.80 | 3.78 |
| 4: Very Important | 82.6% | 77.3% | 87.7% | 84.9% | 91.0% | 85.0% | 81.7% | 80.2% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 16.1% | 20.7% | 11.7% | 15.1% | 7.9% | 13.3% | 17.0% | 17.4% |
| 2: Not very important | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.5% | . | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | . | . | 0.9% | 0.2% | . |
| Total (N) | 2,552 | 1,246 | 1,306 | 126 | 189 | 113 | 1,952 | 172 |
| Importance: Time management | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.86 | 3.81 | 3.91 | 3.91 | 3.93 | 3.90 | 3.85 | 3.82 |
| 4: Very Important | 87.1% | 82.4% | 91.6% | 92.9% | 93.2% | 91.2% | 86.1% | 85.4% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 12.0% | 16.3% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 6.8% | 8.0% | 13.1% | 11.7% |
| 2: Not very important | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | . | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.0% | . | 0.1% | . | . | . | 0.1% | . |
| Total (N) | 2,556 | 1,244 | 1,312 | 126 | 190 | 113 | 1,956 | 171 |
| Importance: Self-discipline | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.83 | 3.80 | 3.86 | 3.87 | 3.93 | 3.84 | 3.82 | 3.77 |
| 4: Very Important | 84.4% | 81.2% | 87.3% | 88.9% | 94.8% | 86.7% | 83.3% | 79.8% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 14.6% | 17.6% | 11.8% | 9.5% | 4.2% | 11.5% | 15.8% | 18.5% |
| 2: Not very important | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | . | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Total (N) | 2,556 | 1,246 | 1,310 | 126 | 191 | 113 | 1,953 | 173 |
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| Importance: Understanding world issues/problems | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.59 | 3.54 | 3.64 | 3.60 | 3.67 | 3.64 | 3.57 | 3.64 |
| 4: Very Important | 63.4% | 59.0% | 67.5% | 64.6% | 70.9% | 66.7% | 62.0% | 68.4% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 32.5% | 35.9% | 29.3% | 30.8% | 25.4% | 30.6% | 33.8% | 27.6% |
| 2: Not very important | 3.9% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.9% | 4.0% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | . | . | . | 0.3% | . |
| Total (N) | 2,573 | 1,250 | 1,323 | 130 | 189 | 111 | 1,969 | 174 |
| Importance: Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.68 | 3.59 | 3.76 | 3.84 | 3.85 | 3.79 | 3.64 | 3.75 |
| 4: Very Important | 70.6% | 63.2% | 77.6% | 84.4% | 86.3% | 79.6% | 67.0% | 78.0% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 26.8% | 33.3% | 20.6% | 15.6% | 12.6% | 19.5% | 30.0% | 18.5% |
| 2: Not very important | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.7% | . | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% | . | . | . | 0.5% | . |
| Total (N) | 2,569 | 1,251 | 1,318 | 128 | 190 | 113 | 1,965 | 173 |
| Importance: Tolerance for divergent views | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.59 | 3.49 | 3.68 | 3.80 | 3.75 | 3.66 | 3.55 | 3.62 |
| 4: Very Important | 63.5% | 55.9% | 70.7% | 81.1% | 77.7% | 68.5% | 60.4% | 67.2% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 32.0% | 37.9% | 26.5% | 18.1% | 19.7% | 29.7% | 34.6% | 28.2% |
| 2: Not very important | 4.1% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 4.6% | 4.0% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.4% | 0.8% | . | . | . | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Total (N) | 2,557 | 1,242 | 1,315 | 127 | 188 | 111 | 1,957 | 174 |
| Importance: Appreciating gender equity | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.67 | 3.60 | 3.74 | 3.80 | 3.84 | 3.64 | 3.65 | 3.71 |
| 4: Very Important | 72.3% | 66.3% | 77.9% | 81.3% | 85.8% | 71.7% | 70.1% | 75.7% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 23.3% | 28.0% | 18.9% | 17.2% | 12.6% | 22.1% | 25.2% | 19.7% |
| 2: Not very important | 3.8% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 4.0% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% | . | 0.5% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Total (N) | 2,559 | 1,245 | 1,314 | 128 | 190 | 113 | 1,955 | 173 |
| Importance: Appreciating racial equity | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.71 | 3.63 | 3.78 | 3.82 | 3.92 | 3.73 | 3.68 | 3.75 |
| 4: Very Important | 75.1% | 69.2% | 80.8% | 82.3% | 92.1% | 77.9% | 72.5% | 79.3% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 21.1% | 25.7% | 16.7% | 16.9% | 7.4% | 18.6% | 23.2% | 17.2% |
| 2: Not very important | 3.2% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 2.3% |
| 1: Not at all important | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | . | . | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Total (N) | 2,567 | 1,250 | 1,317 | 130 | 190 | 113 | 1,960 | 174 |
| Importance: Understanding present as it relates to history | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.32 | 3.31 | 3.34 | 3.22 | 3.42 | 3.34 | 3.32 | 3.35 |
| 4: Very Important | 44.3% | 43.1% | 45.4% | 41.5% | 50.3% | 46.4% | 43.3% | 49.1% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 44.9% | 46.0% | 43.9% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 42.9% | 46.1% | 37.0% |
| 2: Not very important | 9.6% | 9.5% | 9.6% | 12.3% | 4.8% | 8.9% | 9.5% | 13.9% |
| 1: Not at all important | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% | 1.1% | . |
| Total (N) | 2,553 | 1,247 | 1,306 | 130 | 189 | 112 | 1,949 | 173 |
| Importance: Appreciation for arts, music, literature | NCSU | Men | Women | Asian Amer |
Black / Afr Amer |
Hispanic |
White |
Other / Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Rating | 3.27 | 3.11 | 3.42 | 3.42 | 3.51 | 3.26 | 3.22 | 3.43 |
| 4: Very Important | 46.5% | 38.4% | 54.2% | 57.7% | 58.7% | 50.4% | 43.6% | 55.4% |
| 3: Somewhat important | 36.5% | 38.3% | 34.9% | 26.2% | 34.4% | 29.2% | 38.2% | 33.1% |
| 2: Not very important | 14.3% | 18.9% | 9.9% | 16.2% | 6.3% | 15.9% | 15.2% | 10.3% |
| 1: Not at all important | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.1% | . | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Total (N) | 2,572 | 1,253 | 1,319 | 130 | 189 | 113 | 1,965 | 175 |
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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: May 2012
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