North Carolina State University
2012 Incoming Freshmen 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 2012 Incoming Freshmen 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 Goals
Goal Importance: General Education Goals | Personal Development Goals | World View Goals

Current Development

General Education Goals

Development: Writing effectively	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	2.84	2.78	2.89	2.69	2.89	2.76	2.86	2.76
4: Excellent	14.8%	12.6%	16.6%	16.4%	16.3%	15.6%	14.4%	15.5%
3: Good	57.0%	55.9%	58.0%	42.6%	58.7%	47.7%	59.2%	50.9%
2: Fair	25.4%	28.0%	23.3%	34.4%	22.7%	33.9%	24.3%	27.3%
1: Poor	2.7%	3.5%	2.1%	6.6%	2.3%	2.8%	2.1%	6.2%
Total (N)	2,122	974	1,148	122	172	109	1,558	161

Development: Speaking effectively	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	2.69	2.74	2.65	2.50	2.74	2.63	2.71	2.62
4: Excellent	17.3%	19.2%	15.7%	16.3%	20.5%	17.4%	17.5%	12.4%
3: Good	42.2%	42.7%	41.7%	30.9%	40.9%	36.7%	43.0%	47.8%
2: Fair	32.5%	30.7%	34.1%	39.8%	31.0%	37.6%	32.1%	29.2%
1: Poor	8.0%	7.4%	8.5%	13.0%	7.6%	8.3%	7.4%	10.6%
Total (N)	2,118	970	1,148	123	171	109	1,554	161

Development: Listening attentively	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.28	3.24	3.32	3.20	3.24	3.34	3.31	3.08
4: Excellent	42.0%	39.1%	44.4%	35.0%	38.6%	47.7%	43.6%	31.3%
3: Good	45.9%	47.2%	44.8%	53.7%	48.0%	39.4%	45.3%	47.5%
2: Fair	10.8%	12.3%	9.4%	8.1%	12.3%	11.9%	9.9%	18.8%
1: Poor	1.4%	1.4%	1.4%	3.3%	1.2%	0.9%	1.2%	2.5%
Total (N)	2,119	973	1,146	123	171	109	1,556	160

Development: Comprehending written and oral information	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.15	3.14	3.16	3.06	3.13	3.13	3.17	3.03
4: Excellent	30.6%	32.7%	28.8%	24.2%	31.2%	30.3%	31.7%	24.5%
3: Good	55.3%	50.8%	59.1%	61.7%	51.2%	53.2%	55.4%	55.3%
2: Fair	12.7%	14.6%	11.1%	10.0%	17.1%	15.6%	11.6%	18.9%
1: Poor	1.4%	1.9%	1.1%	4.2%	0.6%	0.9%	1.4%	1.3%
Total (N)	2,102	966	1,136	120	170	109	1,544	159

Development: Creating/distributing information using multiple communication forms	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	2.88	2.88	2.88	3.08	2.98	2.83	2.86	2.84
4: Excellent	22.7%	24.2%	21.5%	35.2%	30.5%	15.0%	21.5%	21.9%
3: Good	45.5%	43.2%	47.4%	40.2%	40.7%	54.2%	45.9%	45.0%
2: Fair	28.8%	29.3%	28.3%	22.1%	24.6%	29.9%	29.7%	28.1%
1: Poor	3.0%	3.3%	2.8%	2.5%	4.2%	0.9%	2.9%	5.0%
Total (N)	2,080	949	1,131	122	167	107	1,524	160

Development: Using mathematical skills	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.17	3.37	2.99	3.30	3.05	3.06	3.19	3.06
4: Excellent	39.3%	49.9%	30.4%	49.2%	29.0%	31.2%	41.0%	31.9%
3: Good	41.0%	39.3%	42.4%	33.6%	48.5%	48.6%	39.6%	46.9%
2: Fair	16.8%	9.0%	23.4%	15.6%	20.7%	15.6%	16.7%	16.3%
1: Poor	2.8%	1.8%	3.8%	1.6%	1.8%	4.6%	2.7%	5.0%
Total (N)	2,109	966	1,143	122	169	109	1,549	160

Development: Applying scientific methods of inquiry	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	2.85	3.00	2.72	2.80	2.61	2.81	2.88	2.83
4: Excellent	20.0%	26.5%	14.5%	20.2%	10.2%	18.9%	21.6%	15.5%
3: Good	48.1%	48.0%	48.3%	43.7%	46.4%	46.2%	48.2%	53.5%
2: Fair	28.3%	24.0%	32.0%	31.9%	37.3%	32.1%	26.7%	29.7%
1: Poor	3.5%	1.5%	5.3%	4.2%	6.0%	2.8%	3.5%	1.3%
Total (N)	2,072	953	1,119	119	166	106	1,526	155

Development: Using technology appropriately	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.27	3.39	3.17	3.43	3.33	3.21	3.27	3.21
4: Excellent	41.2%	49.5%	34.2%	50.8%	45.0%	44.9%	39.8%	40.9%
3: Good	46.0%	41.1%	50.2%	41.7%	44.4%	34.6%	47.9%	40.9%
2: Fair	11.6%	8.5%	14.2%	7.5%	8.9%	17.8%	11.2%	17.0%
1: Poor	1.1%	0.8%	1.4%	.	1.8%	2.8%	1.0%	1.3%
Total (N)	2,096	961	1,135	120	169	107	1,541	159

Development: Finding information using technology and evaluating it	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.15	3.22	3.08	3.17	3.25	3.14	3.14	3.06
4: Excellent	32.3%	35.7%	29.4%	38.0%	38.5%	32.1%	31.6%	28.3%
3: Good	51.6%	51.4%	51.8%	43.8%	49.1%	50.5%	52.4%	53.5%
2: Fair	14.7%	12.3%	16.8%	14.9%	11.2%	16.5%	15.0%	14.5%
1: Poor	1.4%	0.6%	2.1%	3.3%	1.2%	0.9%	1.1%	3.8%
Total (N)	2,095	961	1,134	121	169	109	1,537	159

Development: Ability to plan/carry out projects independently	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.27	3.12	3.40	3.10	3.27	3.22	3.30	3.21
4: Excellent	40.5%	31.3%	48.2%	30.6%	40.5%	34.9%	41.9%	38.1%
3: Good	47.5%	51.6%	44.0%	50.4%	47.6%	53.2%	47.0%	46.3%
2: Fair	10.9%	15.3%	7.1%	17.4%	10.7%	11.0%	10.0%	13.8%
1: Poor	1.2%	1.8%	0.7%	1.7%	1.2%	0.9%	1.1%	1.9%
Total (N)	2,101	961	1,140	121	168	109	1,543	160

Development: Identifying a problem/concept and articulating its components	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.01	3.07	2.97	2.93	2.93	2.98	3.03	2.99
4: Excellent	22.0%	25.2%	19.2%	18.9%	21.2%	24.5%	22.3%	20.9%
3: Good	58.1%	57.0%	59.0%	56.6%	50.9%	51.9%	59.3%	58.9%
2: Fair	19.2%	17.0%	21.0%	23.8%	27.3%	20.8%	17.9%	18.4%
1: Poor	0.8%	0.7%	0.8%	0.8%	0.6%	2.8%	0.5%	1.9%
Total (N)	2,083	959	1,124	122	165	106	1,532	158

Development: Effectively analyzing/evaluating evidence, arguments, claims, and beliefs	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.02	3.10	2.95	2.91	3.01	3.07	3.03	2.94
4: Excellent	23.8%	28.8%	19.5%	18.6%	25.3%	24.1%	24.4%	19.7%
3: Good	55.2%	53.4%	56.7%	55.1%	51.8%	59.3%	55.3%	55.4%
2: Fair	20.1%	17.0%	22.7%	24.6%	21.1%	16.7%	19.5%	24.2%
1: Poor	0.9%	0.7%	1.1%	1.7%	1.8%	.	0.8%	0.6%
Total (N)	2,082	951	1,131	118	166	108	1,533	157

Development: Creating and being open to new and worthwhile ideas and perspectives	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.27	3.24	3.30	3.26	3.43	3.26	3.25	3.31
4: Excellent	41.6%	41.1%	41.9%	43.8%	48.8%	40.7%	40.3%	45.0%
3: Good	45.2%	43.2%	46.9%	41.3%	45.8%	46.3%	45.7%	41.9%
2: Fair	12.0%	13.9%	10.4%	12.4%	4.8%	11.1%	12.8%	12.5%
1: Poor	1.2%	1.8%	0.8%	2.5%	0.6%	1.9%	1.2%	0.6%
Total (N)	2,101	961	1,140	121	168	108	1,544	160

Development: Solving real world problems in ways that demonstrate imagination/creativity	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	2.94	2.99	2.90	2.81	2.91	2.84	2.96	2.91
4: Excellent	21.7%	24.7%	19.2%	16.4%	19.6%	19.4%	22.7%	20.1%
3: Good	53.0%	51.6%	54.1%	51.7%	55.4%	50.9%	52.9%	53.5%
2: Fair	22.6%	21.1%	23.8%	28.4%	21.4%	24.1%	22.1%	23.3%
1: Poor	2.7%	2.5%	2.9%	3.4%	3.6%	5.6%	2.3%	3.1%
Total (N)	2,067	946	1,121	116	168	108	1,516	159

Development: Capacity to engage with/respond to creative works and evaluate significance	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	2.85	2.70	2.98	3.09	3.05	2.91	2.80	2.91
4: Excellent	28.0%	23.4%	32.0%	30.8%	36.6%	25.9%	27.0%	28.4%
3: Good	36.8%	34.3%	39.0%	50.4%	36.6%	47.2%	34.8%	39.4%
2: Fair	27.4%	31.5%	24.0%	16.2%	22.6%	18.5%	29.5%	27.1%
1: Poor	7.7%	10.9%	5.0%	2.6%	4.3%	8.3%	8.7%	5.2%
Total (N)	2,048	937	1,111	117	164	108	1,504	155

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Personal Development Goals

Development: Recognizing and acting on ethical principles	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.33	3.28	3.37	3.43	3.46	3.37	3.32	3.20
4: Excellent	43.6%	40.8%	46.1%	49.6%	52.9%	50.5%	42.6%	35.5%
3: Good	46.6%	47.5%	45.7%	43.6%	40.8%	41.0%	47.5%	49.7%
2: Fair	9.0%	10.9%	7.3%	6.8%	5.7%	3.8%	9.3%	14.2%
1: Poor	0.8%	0.9%	0.8%	.	0.6%	4.8%	0.7%	0.6%
Total (N)	2,019	930	1,089	117	157	105	1,485	155

Development: Developing leadership skills	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.07	3.05	3.09	2.77	3.07	3.07	3.10	3.01
4: Excellent	30.4%	29.7%	31.0%	19.5%	34.4%	31.5%	30.7%	30.3%
3: Good	48.6%	47.9%	49.1%	44.9%	41.3%	46.3%	50.3%	43.9%
2: Fair	18.8%	19.9%	17.8%	28.8%	21.3%	20.4%	17.2%	22.6%
1: Poor	2.3%	2.6%	2.1%	6.8%	3.1%	1.9%	1.8%	3.2%
Total (N)	2,037	937	1,100	118	160	108	1,496	155

Development: Working effectively as part of a team	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.37	3.36	3.37	3.36	3.42	3.26	3.39	3.19
4: Excellent	45.3%	44.9%	45.6%	45.8%	51.9%	38.3%	46.1%	34.8%
3: Good	46.9%	47.0%	46.7%	44.9%	38.6%	51.4%	47.1%	51.6%
2: Fair	7.0%	7.7%	6.4%	9.3%	8.9%	8.4%	6.1%	11.0%
1: Poor	0.9%	0.4%	1.3%	.	0.6%	1.9%	0.7%	2.6%
Total (N)	2,040	938	1,102	118	158	107	1,502	155

Development: Being involved in public and community affairs	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	2.86	2.71	2.99	2.79	2.93	2.87	2.86	2.79
4: Excellent	22.6%	17.5%	27.0%	19.5%	28.0%	28.3%	22.2%	20.3%
3: Good	46.2%	44.6%	47.6%	46.6%	44.1%	38.7%	47.1%	44.4%
2: Fair	25.4%	28.9%	22.5%	27.1%	20.5%	24.5%	25.5%	29.4%
1: Poor	5.7%	9.0%	2.9%	6.8%	7.5%	8.5%	5.2%	5.9%
Total (N)	2,032	935	1,097	118	161	106	1,494	153

Development: Developing and sustaining active and healthy lifestyle	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.06	3.13	3.01	2.80	2.81	2.94	3.13	2.96
4: Excellent	34.1%	37.6%	31.2%	18.5%	24.8%	34.3%	36.4%	33.5%
3: Good	42.4%	41.5%	43.2%	47.1%	41.6%	35.2%	43.3%	35.5%
2: Fair	19.3%	17.4%	20.9%	30.3%	23.0%	21.3%	17.3%	24.5%
1: Poor	4.2%	3.5%	4.8%	4.2%	10.6%	9.3%	2.9%	6.5%
Total (N)	2,041	938	1,103	119	161	108	1,498	155

Development: Experiencing personal growth	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.31	3.30	3.32	3.30	3.35	3.27	3.31	3.30
4: Excellent	40.0%	40.0%	40.1%	44.5%	42.2%	40.2%	39.6%	39.0%
3: Good	51.6%	50.7%	52.4%	43.7%	50.9%	49.5%	52.4%	51.9%
2: Fair	7.8%	8.6%	7.1%	9.2%	6.8%	7.5%	7.6%	9.1%
1: Poor	0.6%	0.7%	0.5%	2.5%	.	2.8%	0.4%	.
Total (N)	2,035	935	1,100	119	161	107	1,494	154

Development: Ability to handle stress	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	2.81	3.04	2.61	2.75	2.76	2.77	2.83	2.72
4: Excellent	20.7%	30.6%	12.3%	20.2%	17.5%	18.7%	21.5%	18.1%
3: Good	45.9%	46.9%	45.0%	41.2%	48.8%	48.6%	46.0%	43.2%
2: Fair	26.9%	18.9%	33.8%	31.9%	26.3%	23.4%	26.4%	31.6%
1: Poor	6.5%	3.6%	8.9%	6.7%	7.5%	9.3%	6.1%	7.1%
Total (N)	2,041	937	1,104	119	160	107	1,500	155

Development: Time management	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	2.69	2.60	2.76	2.42	2.45	2.58	2.75	2.57
4: Excellent	18.0%	16.4%	19.4%	9.2%	13.7%	12.1%	19.9%	14.9%
3: Good	41.6%	38.1%	44.5%	39.5%	35.4%	43.9%	42.5%	39.0%
2: Fair	31.6%	34.8%	28.8%	35.3%	32.9%	33.6%	30.7%	34.4%
1: Poor	8.8%	10.6%	7.3%	16.0%	18.0%	10.3%	6.9%	11.7%
Total (N)	2,037	939	1,098	119	161	107	1,496	154

Development: Ability to reflect, review, self-regulate, and self-examine	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.03	3.03	3.03	2.89	3.13	2.95	3.05	2.91
4: Excellent	26.4%	27.1%	25.8%	21.8%	31.4%	25.5%	27.1%	18.8%
3: Good	52.2%	50.9%	53.4%	49.6%	50.9%	47.2%	52.8%	53.9%
2: Fair	19.5%	20.0%	19.1%	24.4%	16.4%	24.5%	18.3%	26.6%
1: Poor	1.9%	2.0%	1.7%	4.2%	1.3%	2.8%	1.8%	0.6%
Total (N)	2,028	932	1,096	119	159	106	1,490	154

Development: Taking responsibility for my own behavior	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.52	3.51	3.52	3.39	3.71	3.55	3.51	3.43
4: Excellent	57.1%	57.0%	57.2%	47.1%	71.9%	60.2%	56.9%	49.0%
3: Good	37.9%	37.6%	38.1%	45.4%	27.5%	34.3%	37.9%	45.2%
2: Fair	4.7%	4.9%	4.5%	7.6%	0.6%	5.6%	4.7%	5.8%
1: Poor	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	.	.	.	0.5%	.
Total (N)	2,041	937	1,104	119	160	108	1,499	155

Development: Potential for success	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.54	3.55	3.54	3.38	3.63	3.57	3.56	3.39
4: Excellent	58.1%	58.4%	57.8%	47.5%	67.3%	61.9%	58.5%	50.0%
3: Good	38.4%	38.2%	38.6%	44.1%	28.3%	33.3%	39.3%	39.3%
2: Fair	3.3%	3.1%	3.4%	7.6%	4.4%	4.8%	1.9%	10.7%
1: Poor	0.2%	0.3%	0.2%	0.8%	.	.	0.3%	.
Total (N)	2,021	925	1,096	118	159	105	1,489	150

Development: Viewing failure as an opportunity to learn	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	2.94	3.03	2.87	2.97	3.11	2.82	2.93	2.90
4: Excellent	26.2%	29.8%	23.1%	26.9%	32.7%	24.8%	25.7%	24.2%
3: Good	47.1%	47.5%	46.7%	49.6%	48.4%	42.9%	46.9%	48.4%
2: Fair	21.5%	18.9%	23.8%	16.8%	16.4%	21.9%	22.5%	20.9%
1: Poor	5.2%	3.9%	6.4%	6.7%	2.5%	10.5%	4.9%	6.5%
Total (N)	2,029	931	1,098	119	159	105	1,493	153

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World View Goals

Development: Understanding issues and problems facing the world	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	2.86	2.96	2.78	2.85	2.95	2.89	2.86	2.80
4: Excellent	19.5%	24.0%	15.7%	17.9%	28.3%	19.8%	19.0%	16.2%
3: Good	51.0%	51.0%	51.0%	53.0%	41.5%	50.9%	51.7%	52.6%
2: Fair	25.5%	21.6%	28.8%	24.8%	27.0%	27.4%	25.2%	26.0%
1: Poor	4.0%	3.4%	4.5%	4.3%	3.1%	1.9%	4.1%	5.2%
Total (N)	2,036	937	1,099	117	159	106	1,500	154

Development: Understanding/respecting diverse cultures, values, and perspectives	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.25	3.19	3.31	3.54	3.59	3.42	3.18	3.33
4: Excellent	41.9%	39.0%	44.3%	60.2%	62.5%	51.4%	37.1%	45.7%
3: Good	43.3%	43.1%	43.6%	34.7%	33.8%	41.3%	45.3%	42.4%
2: Fair	13.1%	15.7%	10.8%	4.2%	3.8%	5.5%	15.5%	11.3%
1: Poor	1.7%	2.2%	1.3%	0.8%	.	1.8%	2.1%	0.7%
Total (N)	2,035	936	1,099	118	160	109	1,497	151

World View Goals

Development: Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.46	3.42	3.49	3.60	3.69	3.60	3.41	3.45
4: Excellent	53.0%	48.9%	56.5%	63.9%	71.7%	67.9%	49.0%	53.9%
3: Good	40.3%	44.4%	36.8%	31.9%	25.8%	24.8%	44.0%	36.8%
2: Fair	6.2%	6.3%	6.2%	4.2%	2.5%	6.4%	6.5%	9.2%
1: Poor	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	.	.	0.9%	0.5%	.
Total (N)	2,021	928	1,093	119	159	109	1,482	152

Development: Sensitivity to issues associated with gender equity	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.27	3.19	3.34	3.39	3.44	3.29	3.24	3.30
4: Excellent	42.5%	37.6%	46.6%	51.8%	56.4%	44.9%	39.7%	46.6%
3: Good	44.0%	46.1%	42.2%	37.7%	31.4%	40.2%	46.8%	37.8%
2: Fair	11.5%	13.6%	9.8%	8.8%	11.5%	14.0%	11.2%	14.9%
1: Poor	2.0%	2.6%	1.4%	1.8%	0.6%	0.9%	2.3%	0.7%
Total (N)	1,992	919	1,073	114	156	107	1,467	148

Development: Sensitivity to issues associated with racial equity	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.34	3.28	3.39	3.50	3.57	3.45	3.29	3.41
4: Excellent	46.1%	42.2%	49.4%	56.5%	65.4%	55.7%	41.7%	54.1%
3: Good	43.5%	46.4%	41.1%	37.4%	26.4%	35.8%	47.5%	33.1%
2: Fair	8.7%	9.1%	8.3%	5.2%	8.2%	6.6%	8.8%	12.2%
1: Poor	1.7%	2.3%	1.2%	0.9%	.	1.9%	2.0%	0.7%
Total (N)	1,998	920	1,078	115	159	106	1,470	148

Development: Appreciating differences in sexual orientation	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.17	3.03	3.28	3.41	3.37	3.31	3.11	3.24
4: Excellent	43.2%	35.8%	49.4%	51.7%	57.2%	50.0%	40.2%	45.9%
3: Good	36.5%	40.1%	33.5%	37.1%	26.4%	34.0%	37.8%	35.8%
2: Fair	14.3%	15.8%	13.1%	11.2%	12.6%	13.2%	14.9%	14.2%
1: Poor	6.0%	8.3%	4.0%	.	3.8%	2.8%	7.1%	4.1%
Total (N)	1,996	916	1,080	116	159	106	1,467	148

Development: Understanding the present as it relates to historical events	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	2.95	3.08	2.85	2.85	3.03	2.89	2.96	2.92
4: Excellent	25.3%	31.1%	20.4%	19.5%	29.1%	25.2%	25.5%	24.0%
3: Good	48.4%	47.8%	48.8%	51.3%	48.7%	41.1%	48.7%	48.0%
2: Fair	22.5%	18.8%	25.7%	23.9%	17.7%	30.8%	22.2%	24.0%
1: Poor	3.8%	2.3%	5.1%	5.3%	4.4%	2.8%	3.6%	4.0%
Total (N)	2,012	926	1,086	113	158	107	1,484	150

Development: Understanding the commonality of human problems globally	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	2.96	3.02	2.92	3.15	3.02	3.01	2.94	2.97
4: Excellent	24.2%	26.7%	21.9%	34.5%	28.6%	28.7%	22.8%	21.8%
3: Good	51.1%	50.8%	51.4%	47.4%	46.8%	44.6%	52.1%	53.7%
2: Fair	21.6%	19.7%	23.2%	16.4%	22.7%	25.7%	21.3%	23.8%
1: Poor	3.1%	2.8%	3.5%	1.7%	1.9%	1.0%	3.8%	0.7%
Total (N)	1,971	909	1,062	116	154	101	1,453	147

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General Education Goals

Importance: Writing effectively	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.38	3.22	3.51	3.37	3.64	3.45	3.32	3.55
4: Very Important	48.9%	39.4%	57.0%	48.0%	69.0%	55.0%	45.1%	61.5%
3: Somewhat important	40.8%	44.9%	37.2%	41.5%	26.3%	34.9%	43.6%	32.3%
2: Not very important	9.3%	13.9%	5.3%	9.8%	4.7%	10.1%	10.0%	5.6%
1: Not at all important	1.0%	1.8%	0.4%	0.8%	.	.	1.3%	0.6%
Total (N)	2,117	970	1,147	123	171	109	1,553	161

Importance: Speaking effectively	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.60	3.52	3.67	3.66	3.75	3.63	3.57	3.68
4: Very Important	65.0%	58.8%	70.3%	68.0%	78.0%	63.6%	62.8%	71.7%
3: Somewhat important	30.3%	34.9%	26.4%	30.3%	19.0%	35.5%	31.7%	24.5%
2: Not very important	4.1%	5.5%	3.0%	0.8%	3.0%	0.9%	4.8%	3.8%
1: Not at all important	0.6%	0.8%	0.4%	0.8%	.	.	0.7%	.
Total (N)	2,110	968	1,142	122	168	110	1,551	159

Importance: Listening attentively	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.75	3.70	3.79	3.72	3.85	3.80	3.73	3.78
4: Very Important	76.7%	72.1%	80.6%	74.0%	85.7%	81.8%	75.3%	79.2%
3: Somewhat important	21.3%	25.7%	17.6%	23.6%	13.7%	16.4%	22.5%	19.5%
2: Not very important	1.8%	1.9%	1.8%	2.4%	0.6%	1.8%	1.9%	1.3%
1: Not at all important	0.1%	0.3%	.	.	.	.	0.2%	.
Total (N)	2,104	965	1,139	123	168	110	1,544	159

Importance: Comprehending written and oral information	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.74	3.67	3.79	3.78	3.80	3.76	3.73	3.74
4: Very Important	75.5%	70.4%	79.9%	77.8%	79.5%	78.0%	74.6%	76.6%
3: Somewhat important	22.8%	27.0%	19.3%	22.2%	20.5%	20.2%	23.5%	20.9%
2: Not very important	1.5%	2.3%	0.9%	.	.	1.8%	1.7%	2.5%
1: Not at all important	0.1%	0.3%	.	.	.	.	0.2%	.
Total (N)	2,086	959	1,127	117	166	109	1,536	158

Importance: Creating/distributing information using multiple communication forms	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.19	3.15	3.22	3.22	3.37	3.28	3.15	3.23
4: Very Important	32.6%	31.7%	33.4%	36.7%	45.8%	38.0%	30.2%	35.2%
3: Somewhat important	54.2%	52.9%	55.2%	49.2%	45.8%	51.9%	55.8%	52.2%
2: Not very important	12.5%	14.5%	10.8%	13.3%	8.4%	10.2%	13.1%	12.6%
1: Not at all important	0.7%	0.8%	0.5%	0.8%	.	.	0.9%	.
Total (N)	2,077	949	1,128	120	166	108	1,524	159

Importance: Using mathematical skills	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.63	3.72	3.55	3.63	3.63	3.65	3.62	3.64
4: Very Important	68.1%	76.6%	61.0%	71.1%	67.9%	70.0%	67.8%	67.9%
3: Somewhat important	26.9%	19.4%	33.2%	21.5%	28.0%	24.5%	27.3%	27.7%
2: Not very important	4.6%	3.5%	5.4%	6.6%	3.6%	5.5%	4.5%	4.4%
1: Not at all important	0.4%	0.5%	0.4%	0.8%	0.6%	.	0.5%	.
Total (N)	2,106	965	1,141	121	168	110	1,548	159

Importance: Applying scientific methods of inquiry	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.37	3.41	3.32	3.43	3.29	3.45	3.36	3.38
4: Very Important	49.9%	53.0%	47.3%	53.8%	47.2%	53.3%	49.5%	51.3%
3: Somewhat important	37.8%	36.5%	38.9%	35.9%	35.6%	38.1%	38.3%	36.4%
2: Not very important	11.2%	9.5%	12.7%	9.4%	16.0%	8.6%	11.0%	11.0%
1: Not at all important	1.1%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	1.2%	.	1.1%	1.3%
Total (N)	2,061	949	1,112	117	163	105	1,522	154

Importance: Using technology appropriately	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.62	3.65	3.60	3.69	3.69	3.68	3.62	3.52
4: Very Important	65.5%	68.1%	63.2%	74.2%	70.8%	70.6%	64.8%	56.0%
3: Somewhat important	31.7%	28.9%	34.2%	22.5%	28.0%	26.6%	32.3%	40.9%
2: Not very important	2.5%	2.6%	2.4%	1.7%	0.6%	2.8%	2.7%	2.5%
1: Not at all important	0.3%	0.4%	0.3%	1.7%	0.6%	.	0.2%	0.6%
Total (N)	2,090	960	1,130	120	168	109	1,534	159

Importance: Finding information using technology and evaluating it	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.56	3.56	3.56	3.65	3.68	3.63	3.54	3.53
4: Very Important	60.3%	59.9%	60.7%	68.9%	70.5%	65.5%	58.5%	57.3%
3: Somewhat important	36.0%	36.7%	35.4%	27.7%	27.1%	31.8%	37.7%	38.2%
2: Not very important	3.4%	3.2%	3.5%	2.5%	2.4%	2.7%	3.5%	4.5%
1: Not at all important	0.3%	0.2%	0.4%	0.8%	.	.	0.3%	.
Total (N)	2,083	954	1,129	119	166	110	1,531	157

Importance: Ability to plan/carry out projects independently	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.71	3.65	3.76	3.66	3.82	3.69	3.70	3.71
4: Very Important	72.7%	67.1%	77.4%	71.4%	82.0%	70.9%	71.9%	72.3%
3: Somewhat important	25.5%	30.5%	21.3%	25.2%	18.0%	27.3%	26.1%	26.4%
2: Not very important	1.7%	2.2%	1.2%	1.7%	.	1.8%	1.9%	1.3%
1: Not at all important	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	1.7%	.	.	0.1%	.
Total (N)	2,094	961	1,133	119	167	110	1,539	159

Importance: Identifying a problem/concept and articulating its components	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.55	3.54	3.55	3.55	3.65	3.59	3.53	3.58
4: Very Important	57.8%	57.3%	58.2%	58.8%	69.3%	61.1%	55.9%	60.8%
3: Somewhat important	39.4%	39.7%	39.1%	37.8%	26.4%	37.0%	41.3%	36.7%
2: Not very important	2.7%	2.8%	2.5%	2.5%	4.3%	1.9%	2.6%	1.9%
1: Not at all important	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	.	.	0.1%	0.6%
Total (N)	2,074	955	1,119	119	163	108	1,526	158

Importance: Effectively analyzing/evaluating evidence, arguments, claims, and beliefs	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.46	3.43	3.50	3.47	3.51	3.54	3.45	3.52
4: Very Important	52.1%	49.4%	54.5%	55.0%	58.7%	56.5%	50.6%	55.5%
3: Somewhat important	42.4%	44.4%	40.7%	38.3%	34.7%	40.7%	43.8%	40.6%
2: Not very important	5.3%	6.0%	4.8%	5.0%	6.0%	2.8%	5.6%	3.9%
1: Not at all important	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	1.7%	0.6%	.	0.1%	.
Total (N)	2,087	956	1,131	120	167	108	1,537	155

Importance: Creating and being open to new and worthwhile ideas and perspectives	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.61	3.54	3.67	3.72	3.69	3.64	3.59	3.64
4: Very Important	65.2%	59.9%	69.7%	75.0%	69.6%	70.0%	63.3%	68.4%
3: Somewhat important	30.8%	34.6%	27.5%	21.7%	29.8%	23.6%	32.4%	27.2%
2: Not very important	3.7%	5.0%	2.6%	3.3%	0.6%	6.4%	3.8%	4.4%
1: Not at all important	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	.	.	.	0.5%	.
Total (N)	2,100	963	1,137	120	168	110	1,544	158

Importance: Solving real world problems in ways that demonstrate imagination/creativity	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.60	3.57	3.63	3.64	3.65	3.57	3.60	3.64
4: Very Important	65.6%	63.4%	67.5%	67.8%	68.5%	63.6%	65.2%	67.1%
3: Somewhat important	29.7%	31.1%	28.5%	28.8%	28.6%	31.8%	29.7%	29.7%
2: Not very important	4.2%	4.8%	3.6%	2.5%	2.4%	2.8%	4.7%	3.2%
1: Not at all important	0.5%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	0.6%	1.9%	0.5%	.
Total (N)	2,092	959	1,133	118	168	107	1,541	158

Importance: Capacity to engage with/respond to creative works and evaluate significance	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	2.98	2.83	3.11	3.33	3.17	3.10	2.91	3.16
4: Very Important	30.7%	25.1%	35.4%	44.9%	38.9%	32.4%	27.5%	40.9%
3: Somewhat important	41.1%	39.4%	42.5%	43.2%	41.3%	50.0%	40.5%	39.0%
2: Not very important	23.8%	28.3%	20.0%	11.9%	17.4%	13.0%	27.1%	15.6%
1: Not at all important	4.4%	7.1%	2.1%	.	2.4%	4.6%	4.9%	4.5%
Total (N)	2,058	939	1,119	118	167	108	1,511	154

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Personal Development Goals

Importance: Recognizing and acting on ethical principles	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.67	3.60	3.73	3.68	3.78	3.79	3.64	3.67
4: Very Important	70.4%	64.1%	75.7%	73.3%	79.9%	80.6%	68.4%	70.6%
3: Somewhat important	26.2%	31.8%	21.3%	21.6%	18.2%	17.5%	28.0%	26.1%
2: Not very important	3.2%	3.7%	2.8%	5.2%	1.9%	1.9%	3.3%	2.6%
1: Not at all important	0.3%	0.4%	0.2%	.	.	.	0.3%	0.7%
Total (N)	2,014	927	1,087	116	159	103	1,483	153

Importance: Developing leadership skills	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.72	3.68	3.76	3.66	3.83	3.73	3.71	3.71
4: Very Important	74.9%	72.0%	77.3%	68.4%	83.9%	74.8%	74.5%	74.2%
3: Somewhat important	22.7%	24.5%	21.2%	29.9%	15.5%	24.3%	22.8%	22.6%
2: Not very important	2.1%	3.0%	1.4%	0.9%	0.6%	.	2.4%	3.2%
1: Not at all important	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.9%	.	0.9%	0.3%	.
Total (N)	2,036	936	1,100	117	161	107	1,496	155

Importance: Working effectively as part of a team	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.77	3.74	3.79	3.71	3.81	3.74	3.77	3.77
4: Very Important	78.5%	75.8%	80.8%	75.2%	81.4%	77.6%	78.5%	79.2%
3: Somewhat important	19.8%	22.4%	17.6%	22.2%	18.0%	19.6%	19.9%	18.8%
2: Not very important	1.4%	1.6%	1.2%	0.9%	0.6%	1.9%	1.4%	1.9%
1: Not at all important	0.3%	0.2%	0.4%	1.7%	.	0.9%	0.2%	.
Total (N)	2,039	939	1,100	117	161	107	1,500	154

Importance: Being involved in public and community affairs	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.44	3.31	3.56	3.54	3.54	3.48	3.41	3.53
4: Very Important	52.8%	43.1%	61.1%	57.8%	62.9%	56.1%	50.5%	58.4%
3: Somewhat important	39.9%	46.1%	34.6%	38.8%	29.6%	38.3%	41.5%	36.4%
2: Not very important	6.2%	9.1%	3.7%	3.4%	6.3%	2.8%	6.8%	4.5%
1: Not at all important	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	.	1.3%	2.8%	1.1%	0.6%
Total (N)	2,029	935	1,094	116	159	107	1,493	154

Importance: Developing and sustaining active and healthy lifestyle	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.77	3.73	3.80	3.78	3.84	3.75	3.77	3.71
4: Very Important	79.1%	75.8%	81.9%	78.0%	85.1%	79.2%	78.9%	75.8%
3: Somewhat important	18.9%	21.7%	16.6%	22.0%	13.7%	17.0%	19.3%	19.6%
2: Not very important	1.7%	1.9%	1.5%	.	1.2%	3.8%	1.5%	3.9%
1: Not at all important	0.2%	0.5%	.	.	.	.	0.3%	0.7%
Total (N)	2,034	935	1,099	118	161	106	1,496	153

Importance: Experiencing personal growth	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.79	3.76	3.83	3.82	3.89	3.90	3.78	3.79
4: Very Important	81.4%	78.0%	84.3%	85.5%	89.4%	92.5%	79.6%	80.5%
3: Somewhat important	16.8%	20.0%	14.1%	12.0%	9.9%	5.7%	18.6%	18.2%
2: Not very important	1.4%	1.5%	1.4%	1.7%	0.6%	0.9%	1.5%	1.3%
1: Not at all important	0.3%	0.4%	0.2%	0.9%	.	0.9%	0.3%	.
Total (N)	2,037	938	1,099	117	161	106	1,499	154

Importance: Ability to handle stress	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.80	3.73	3.85	3.76	3.86	3.79	3.79	3.80
4: Very Important	81.4%	75.9%	86.1%	79.0%	87.5%	84.9%	80.7%	81.3%
3: Somewhat important	17.1%	21.8%	13.2%	19.3%	10.6%	12.3%	18.0%	17.4%
2: Not very important	1.2%	2.0%	0.5%	.	1.9%	.	1.3%	1.3%
1: Not at all important	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	1.7%	.	2.8%	0.1%	.
Total (N)	2,037	937	1,100	119	160	106	1,497	155

Importance: Time management	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.87	3.84	3.90	3.88	3.94	3.88	3.86	3.88
4: Very Important	87.8%	84.9%	90.3%	89.0%	94.4%	90.7%	86.6%	88.9%
3: Somewhat important	11.4%	14.1%	9.2%	10.2%	5.6%	7.5%	12.6%	10.5%
2: Not very important	0.7%	1.0%	0.5%	0.8%	.	0.9%	0.7%	0.7%
1: Not at all important	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	.	.	0.9%	0.1%	.
Total (N)	2,036	938	1,098	118	160	107	1,498	153

Importance: Ability to reflect, review, self-regulate, and self-examine	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.57	3.53	3.61	3.65	3.76	3.62	3.53	3.66
4: Very Important	60.3%	56.7%	63.3%	68.4%	77.0%	61.9%	56.8%	69.5%
3: Somewhat important	36.4%	39.3%	34.0%	28.2%	21.7%	38.1%	39.6%	26.5%
2: Not very important	3.2%	3.8%	2.6%	3.4%	1.2%	.	3.5%	4.0%
1: Not at all important	0.1%	0.2%	.	.	.	.	0.1%	.
Total (N)	2,025	929	1,096	117	161	105	1,491	151

Importance: Taking responsibility for my own behavior	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.81	3.77	3.84	3.76	3.88	3.87	3.80	3.83
4: Very Important	82.1%	78.2%	85.5%	79.8%	88.8%	87.9%	81.0%	83.9%
3: Somewhat important	16.6%	20.5%	13.3%	17.6%	10.6%	11.2%	17.7%	14.8%
2: Not very important	1.1%	1.1%	1.2%	0.8%	0.6%	0.9%	1.2%	1.3%
1: Not at all important	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	1.7%	.	.	0.1%	.
Total (N)	2,036	936	1,100	119	160	107	1,495	155

Importance: Potential for success	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.87	3.86	3.89	3.78	3.96	3.90	3.88	3.84
4: Very Important	88.4%	86.9%	89.7%	80.7%	95.6%	91.4%	88.4%	85.5%
3: Somewhat important	10.7%	12.3%	9.4%	16.8%	4.4%	6.7%	10.9%	13.8%
2: Not very important	0.7%	0.8%	0.7%	2.5%	.	1.9%	0.7%	.
1: Not at all important	0.1%	.	0.2%	.	.	.	0.1%	0.7%
Total (N)	2,023	924	1,099	119	160	105	1,487	152

Importance: Viewing failure as an opportunity to learn	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.67	3.64	3.70	3.66	3.79	3.66	3.66	3.66
4: Very Important	70.4%	68.5%	72.1%	69.0%	79.9%	72.1%	69.5%	69.9%
3: Somewhat important	26.6%	27.7%	25.5%	27.6%	19.5%	22.1%	27.5%	26.8%
2: Not very important	2.7%	3.3%	2.2%	3.4%	0.6%	5.8%	2.7%	2.6%
1: Not at all important	0.3%	0.4%	0.2%	.	.	.	0.3%	0.7%
Total (N)	2,022	930	1,092	116	159	104	1,490	153

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World View Goals

Importance: Understanding issues and problems facing the world	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.60	3.55	3.65	3.66	3.70	3.61	3.58	3.64
4: Very Important	64.3%	60.3%	67.6%	68.7%	71.9%	66.7%	62.7%	66.9%
3: Somewhat important	31.9%	34.5%	29.7%	29.6%	26.3%	28.6%	33.0%	30.5%
2: Not very important	3.4%	4.5%	2.5%	0.9%	1.9%	3.8%	3.8%	2.6%
1: Not at all important	0.4%	0.6%	0.3%	0.9%	.	1.0%	0.5%	.
Total (N)	2,026	930	1,096	115	160	105	1,492	154

Importance: Understanding/respecting diverse cultures, values, and perspectives	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.61	3.51	3.71	3.69	3.84	3.73	3.57	3.66
4: Very Important	66.4%	58.1%	73.5%	75.2%	83.8%	75.9%	62.7%	71.1%
3: Somewhat important	29.2%	35.4%	23.9%	19.7%	16.3%	21.3%	32.4%	24.3%
2: Not very important	3.8%	5.7%	2.2%	4.3%	.	2.8%	4.2%	3.9%
1: Not at all important	0.6%	0.9%	0.4%	0.9%	.	.	0.7%	0.7%
Total (N)	2,032	933	1,099	117	160	108	1,495	152

Importance: Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.71	3.62	3.78	3.77	3.88	3.77	3.68	3.74
4: Very Important	74.5%	67.5%	80.4%	81.4%	89.4%	79.1%	71.4%	79.6%
3: Somewhat important	22.5%	28.4%	17.5%	15.3%	9.4%	20.0%	25.4%	15.8%
2: Not very important	2.4%	3.0%	1.9%	2.5%	1.3%	.	2.5%	3.9%
1: Not at all important	0.6%	1.1%	0.2%	0.8%	.	0.9%	0.6%	0.7%
Total (N)	2,032	932	1,100	118	160	110	1,492	152

Importance: Sensitivity to issues associated with gender equity	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.44	3.33	3.54	3.54	3.61	3.56	3.40	3.47
4: Very Important	55.0%	48.2%	60.8%	61.7%	67.9%	61.3%	52.4%	57.9%
3: Somewhat important	35.8%	39.2%	33.0%	32.2%	25.0%	34.0%	37.7%	32.9%
2: Not very important	7.4%	10.0%	5.3%	4.3%	7.1%	3.8%	7.9%	7.9%
1: Not at all important	1.7%	2.6%	0.9%	1.7%	.	0.9%	2.0%	1.3%
Total (N)	2,001	919	1,082	115	156	106	1,472	152

Importance: Sensitivity to issues associated with racial equity	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.53	3.41	3.62	3.63	3.77	3.66	3.47	3.60
4: Very Important	61.7%	54.8%	67.6%	68.4%	80.5%	70.8%	57.9%	67.5%
3: Somewhat important	30.7%	34.3%	27.5%	28.1%	16.4%	26.4%	33.2%	25.8%
2: Not very important	6.2%	8.4%	4.3%	1.8%	2.5%	0.9%	7.3%	6.0%
1: Not at all important	1.5%	2.5%	0.6%	1.8%	0.6%	1.9%	1.6%	0.7%
Total (N)	2,000	921	1,079	114	159	106	1,470	151

Importance: Appreciating differences in sexual orientation	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.30	3.15	3.43	3.43	3.52	3.44	3.25	3.45
4: Very Important	50.5%	42.7%	57.2%	56.0%	63.1%	63.5%	47.1%	57.6%
3: Somewhat important	34.1%	37.0%	31.7%	33.6%	27.4%	23.1%	35.9%	31.8%
2: Not very important	10.5%	13.1%	8.3%	7.8%	7.6%	7.7%	11.4%	8.6%
1: Not at all important	4.8%	7.3%	2.8%	2.6%	1.9%	5.8%	5.6%	2.0%
Total (N)	2,001	919	1,082	116	157	104	1,473	151

Importance: Understanding the present as it relates to historical events	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.38	3.38	3.37	3.30	3.51	3.28	3.37	3.46
4: Very Important	47.2%	47.6%	46.8%	42.6%	57.1%	38.7%	46.6%	52.0%
3: Somewhat important	44.2%	44.1%	44.3%	47.0%	37.2%	51.9%	44.4%	41.9%
2: Not very important	7.7%	7.3%	8.1%	8.7%	5.1%	8.5%	8.0%	6.1%
1: Not at all important	0.9%	1.0%	0.8%	1.7%	0.6%	0.9%	0.9%	.
Total (N)	2,006	920	1,086	115	156	106	1,481	148

Importance: Understanding the commonality of human problems globally	NCSU	Men	Women	Asian Amer	Black / Afr Amer	Hispanic	White	Other / Unknown
Mean Rating	3.48	3.43	3.51	3.60	3.60	3.48	3.45	3.52
4: Very Important	54.1%	50.8%	57.0%	66.4%	64.3%	52.0%	51.7%	59.1%
3: Somewhat important	40.1%	42.7%	37.9%	28.3%	31.8%	45.1%	42.1%	34.9%
2: Not very important	5.1%	5.6%	4.6%	4.4%	3.9%	2.0%	5.4%	5.4%
1: Not at all important	0.7%	0.9%	0.6%	0.9%	.	1.0%	0.8%	0.7%
Total (N)	1,972	910	1,062	113	154	102	1,454	149

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

Posted: October 2012

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