North Carolina State University
2010 Sophomore Student Survey:
College Comparisons of
Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development

This document reports survey data on college differences in respondents' ratings of the extent to which NC State has contributed to their knowledge, skills, and personal development. Survey results for all respondents are provided in "2010 Sophomore Student Survey: All Respondents." For information about the survey and analysis methods see "2010 Sophomore Student Survey: Introduction, Methods, and Student Demographic Profile." For exact question wording, see the survey instrument, or click on the "Q" in the table headers below.

General Education Goals | Personal Development Goals | World View Goals

Q General Education

Writing skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.01	3.03	3.08	3.31	3.19	2.75	3.12	3.00	3.00
4: Very much	27.4%	29.1%	31.7%	45.0%	25.0%	14.7%	29.4%	27.3%	20.8%
3: Somewhat	51.2%	50.0%	49.2%	43.1%	69.4%	53.1%	54.6%	48.5%	58.3%
2: Very little	17.1%	16.2%	14.3%	9.4%	5.6%	24.3%	14.3%	21.2%	20.8%
1: Not at all	4.4%	4.7%	4.8%	2.5%	.	7.9%	1.7%	3.0%	.
Total (N)	954	148	63	202	36	292	119	33	24

Speaking skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.02	3.03	3.11	3.27	3.19	2.78	3.07	3.09	2.88
4: Very much	29.4%	35.1%	33.3%	42.9%	30.6%	18.2%	29.4%	27.3%	20.8%
3: Somewhat	47.8%	39.9%	50.8%	42.9%	61.1%	49.5%	49.6%	57.6%	54.2%
2: Very little	17.8%	18.2%	9.5%	12.1%	5.6%	24.7%	19.3%	12.1%	16.7%
1: Not at all	5.0%	6.8%	6.3%	2.0%	2.8%	7.6%	1.7%	3.0%	8.3%
Total (N)	948	148	63	198	36	291	119	33	24

Listening skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.14	3.20	3.24	3.35	3.28	2.95	3.11	3.21	2.96
4: Very much	34.1%	36.9%	39.7%	46.8%	33.3%	24.2%	30.3%	42.4%	33.3%
3: Somewhat	49.5%	48.3%	49.2%	43.3%	61.1%	52.6%	52.9%	42.4%	41.7%
2: Very little	12.6%	12.8%	6.3%	8.5%	5.6%	17.4%	14.3%	9.1%	12.5%
1: Not at all	3.8%	2.0%	4.8%	1.5%	.	5.8%	2.5%	6.1%	12.5%
Total (N)	955	149	63	201	36	293	119	33	24

Comprehension skills (understanding written information)	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.21	3.28	3.17	3.38	3.33	3.12	3.13	3.27	3.00
4: Very much	37.0%	40.9%	33.3%	47.3%	36.1%	32.5%	29.4%	42.4%	33.3%
3: Somewhat	49.0%	46.3%	52.4%	44.3%	61.1%	49.2%	56.3%	45.5%	41.7%
2: Very little	12.4%	12.8%	12.7%	7.5%	2.8%	15.9%	12.6%	9.1%	16.7%
1: Not at all	1.6%	.	1.6%	1.0%	.	2.4%	1.7%	3.0%	8.3%
Total (N)	957	149	63	201	36	295	119	33	24

Using mathematical skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.25	3.22	3.24	2.87	3.11	3.61	3.05	3.44	3.58
4: Very much	42.8%	36.7%	38.1%	25.6%	30.6%	66.2%	25.4%	50.0%	62.5%
3: Somewhat	42.5%	50.3%	49.2%	43.8%	52.8%	28.7%	55.9%	44.1%	33.3%
2: Very little	11.8%	10.9%	11.1%	22.2%	13.9%	4.7%	16.9%	5.9%	4.2%
1: Not at all	2.8%	2.0%	1.6%	8.4%	2.8%	0.3%	1.7%	.	.
Total (N)	957	147	63	203	36	296	118	34	24

Applying scientific methods of inquiry	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.19	3.33	3.05	2.98	3.09	3.43	2.88	3.12	3.33
4: Very much	39.9%	46.0%	37.1%	29.4%	35.3%	53.4%	22.1%	30.3%	45.8%
3: Somewhat	42.4%	41.3%	35.5%	46.7%	41.2%	37.1%	49.6%	51.5%	41.7%
2: Very little	14.5%	12.0%	22.6%	16.8%	20.6%	8.5%	22.1%	18.2%	12.5%
1: Not at all	3.3%	0.7%	4.8%	7.1%	2.9%	1.0%	6.2%	.	.
Total (N)	941	150	62	197	34	294	113	33	24

Logical reasoning skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.30	3.34	3.24	3.26	3.25	3.42	3.13	3.27	3.29
4: Very much	43.4%	43.6%	43.5%	41.2%	33.3%	50.7%	31.9%	45.5%	50.0%
3: Somewhat	45.4%	47.7%	40.3%	45.4%	58.3%	42.6%	52.1%	42.4%	29.2%
2: Very little	9.1%	7.4%	12.9%	11.3%	8.3%	5.1%	12.6%	6.1%	20.8%
1: Not at all	2.1%	1.3%	3.2%	2.1%	.	1.7%	3.4%	6.1%	.
Total (N)	949	149	62	194	36	296	119	33	24

Problem-solving skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.34	3.33	3.27	3.20	3.36	3.52	3.24	3.30	3.29
4: Very much	45.1%	43.0%	41.9%	36.7%	38.9%	58.1%	35.3%	42.4%	45.8%
3: Somewhat	45.2%	47.0%	45.2%	48.5%	58.3%	37.2%	54.6%	48.5%	37.5%
2: Very little	8.6%	10.1%	11.3%	13.3%	2.8%	3.7%	9.2%	6.1%	16.7%
1: Not at all	1.1%	.	1.6%	1.5%	.	1.0%	0.8%	3.0%	.
Total (N)	951	149	62	196	36	296	119	33	24

Enhancing analytic skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.28	3.30	3.20	3.20	3.29	3.42	3.14	3.23	3.33
4: Very much	40.6%	40.0%	39.3%	34.2%	35.3%	50.3%	31.6%	38.7%	50.0%
3: Somewhat	48.3%	50.3%	44.3%	53.1%	58.8%	42.9%	53.0%	48.4%	33.3%
2: Very little	9.7%	9.7%	13.1%	11.2%	5.9%	5.4%	12.8%	9.7%	16.7%
1: Not at all	1.4%	.	3.3%	1.5%	.	1.4%	2.6%	3.2%	.
Total (N)	938	145	61	196	34	294	117	31	24

Developing computer skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.06	2.96	3.08	2.78	2.94	3.35	2.91	3.24	3.04
4: Very much	35.0%	29.3%	39.3%	26.6%	25.0%	47.6%	23.7%	47.1%	25.0%
3: Somewhat	41.8%	43.3%	34.4%	35.0%	47.2%	41.8%	51.7%	38.2%	58.3%
2: Very little	17.2%	21.3%	21.3%	28.1%	25.0%	8.8%	16.1%	5.9%	12.5%
1: Not at all	6.0%	6.0%	4.9%	10.3%	2.8%	1.7%	8.5%	8.8%	4.2%
Total (N)	957	150	61	203	36	294	118	34	24

Understanding how science and technology influence everyday life	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.18	3.34	3.10	2.99	3.05	3.34	2.96	3.06	3.38
4: Very much	38.4%	47.7%	38.3%	28.3%	27.0%	48.0%	23.0%	30.3%	50.0%
3: Somewhat	45.2%	40.9%	38.3%	48.5%	51.4%	40.9%	54.9%	54.5%	37.5%
2: Very little	12.8%	9.4%	18.3%	17.7%	21.6%	8.8%	16.8%	6.1%	12.5%
1: Not at all	3.6%	2.0%	5.0%	5.6%	.	2.4%	5.3%	9.1%	.
Total (N)	945	149	60	198	37	296	113	33	24

Using books, journals, articles from the library/internet etc. for research paper/project	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.19	3.27	3.08	3.48	3.35	2.95	3.23	3.38	3.13
4: Very much	39.9%	45.3%	36.7%	59.9%	43.2%	26.1%	36.8%	44.1%	33.3%
3: Somewhat	41.7%	38.0%	36.7%	29.7%	48.6%	45.4%	51.3%	50.0%	50.0%
2: Very little	16.3%	15.3%	25.0%	8.4%	8.1%	25.4%	10.3%	5.9%	12.5%
1: Not at all	2.1%	1.3%	1.7%	2.0%	.	3.1%	1.7%	.	4.2%
Total (N)	952	150	60	202	37	291	117	34	24

Ability to organize the steps to successfully complete a group project	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.12	3.15	3.07	3.18	3.24	3.05	3.16	3.44	2.88
4: Very much	32.8%	33.3%	27.9%	40.1%	32.4%	28.1%	31.9%	52.9%	25.0%
3: Somewhat	49.2%	50.0%	52.5%	42.1%	59.5%	51.2%	53.4%	38.2%	45.8%
2: Very little	15.1%	15.3%	18.0%	13.2%	8.1%	18.0%	12.9%	8.8%	20.8%
1: Not at all	2.8%	1.3%	1.6%	4.6%	.	2.7%	1.7%	.	8.3%
Total (N)	951	150	61	197	37	295	116	34	24

Ability to adapt to changing technologies	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.19	3.24	3.10	3.17	3.25	3.19	3.18	3.47	3.13
4: Very much	36.8%	38.5%	29.0%	36.7%	38.9%	36.0%	34.8%	50.0%	41.7%
3: Somewhat	48.0%	47.3%	54.8%	45.9%	47.2%	50.0%	50.4%	47.1%	33.3%
2: Very little	13.0%	13.5%	12.9%	14.8%	13.9%	11.3%	13.0%	2.9%	20.8%
1: Not at all	2.2%	0.7%	3.2%	2.6%	.	2.7%	1.7%	.	4.2%
Total (N)	944	148	62	196	36	292	115	34	24

Ability to critically analyze ideas and information	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.24	3.27	3.15	3.30	3.27	3.21	3.19	3.38	3.17
4: Very much	36.4%	38.0%	32.8%	41.5%	32.4%	33.8%	34.8%	44.1%	41.7%
3: Somewhat	52.8%	51.3%	52.5%	49.5%	62.2%	55.4%	53.0%	50.0%	37.5%
2: Very little	8.8%	10.7%	11.5%	6.5%	5.4%	9.1%	8.7%	5.9%	16.7%
1: Not at all	2.0%	.	3.3%	2.5%	.	1.7%	3.5%	.	4.2%
Total (N)	954	150	61	200	37	296	115	34	24

Ability to plan and carry out projects independently	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.25	3.25	3.26	3.38	3.35	3.16	3.22	3.50	3.21
4: Very much	38.6%	35.3%	35.5%	50.7%	40.5%	32.8%	36.0%	52.9%	37.5%
3: Somewhat	49.8%	55.3%	54.8%	39.3%	54.1%	52.7%	50.9%	44.1%	50.0%
2: Very little	9.8%	8.7%	9.7%	7.5%	5.4%	12.5%	12.3%	2.9%	8.3%
1: Not at all	1.7%	0.7%	.	2.5%	.	2.0%	0.9%	.	4.2%
Total (N)	955	150	62	201	37	296	114	34	24

Understanding of diverse cultures and values	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.05	3.11	3.07	3.29	3.03	2.84	3.14	3.18	2.96
4: Very much	31.6%	34.0%	27.9%	48.5%	25.0%	21.0%	30.1%	39.4%	29.2%
3: Somewhat	47.1%	46.7%	52.5%	34.5%	55.6%	49.7%	55.8%	45.5%	45.8%
2: Very little	16.4%	15.3%	18.0%	14.0%	16.7%	21.4%	12.4%	9.1%	16.7%
1: Not at all	4.9%	4.0%	1.6%	3.0%	2.8%	7.9%	1.8%	6.1%	8.3%
Total (N)	944	150	61	200	36	290	113	33	24

Appreciating the arts (e.g., music, art, theater, etc.)	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.74	2.80	2.71	3.06	2.65	2.47	2.68	3.15	2.71
4: Very much	23.6%	24.3%	20.3%	38.4%	18.9%	14.5%	17.0%	39.4%	25.0%
3: Somewhat	39.7%	42.6%	37.3%	34.8%	43.2%	38.8%	44.6%	45.5%	45.8%
2: Very little	23.5%	22.3%	35.6%	21.2%	21.6%	26.0%	27.7%	6.1%	4.2%
1: Not at all	13.1%	10.8%	6.8%	5.6%	16.2%	20.8%	10.7%	9.1%	25.0%
Total (N)	936	148	59	198	37	289	112	33	24

Appreciating the humanities (e.g., literature, philosophy, religion, history, etc.)	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.89	2.88	2.94	3.42	2.89	2.56	2.84	3.00	2.67
4: Very much	29.5%	26.2%	29.0%	55.0%	22.2%	17.5%	23.3%	30.3%	20.8%
3: Somewhat	40.0%	45.0%	38.7%	34.7%	52.8%	38.1%	44.8%	48.5%	41.7%
2: Very little	20.6%	19.5%	29.0%	7.9%	16.7%	27.5%	25.0%	12.1%	20.8%
1: Not at all	9.9%	9.4%	3.2%	2.5%	8.3%	16.8%	6.9%	9.1%	16.7%
Total (N)	948	149	62	202	36	291	116	33	24

Applying social science methods to understand human behavior	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.02	3.04	2.98	3.45	3.00	2.75	2.99	3.15	2.88
4: Very much	31.1%	30.9%	24.2%	56.0%	22.9%	19.7%	22.6%	30.3%	29.2%
3: Somewhat	46.0%	47.0%	51.6%	35.0%	60.0%	47.4%	55.7%	54.5%	33.3%
2: Very little	17.1%	17.4%	22.6%	7.0%	11.4%	20.8%	20.0%	15.2%	33.3%
1: Not at all	5.8%	4.7%	1.6%	2.0%	5.7%	12.1%	1.7%	.	4.2%
Total (N)	943	149	62	200	35	289	115	33	24

Ability to lead or guide others	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.15	3.21	3.26	3.22	3.32	3.01	3.17	3.26	2.92
4: Very much	33.5%	33.8%	38.7%	41.7%	43.2%	25.3%	33.1%	38.2%	25.0%
3: Somewhat	50.4%	54.1%	50.0%	42.7%	48.6%	53.4%	53.4%	50.0%	54.2%
2: Very little	13.1%	11.5%	9.7%	11.1%	5.4%	18.2%	11.0%	11.8%	8.3%
1: Not at all	2.9%	0.7%	1.6%	4.5%	2.7%	3.1%	2.5%	.	12.5%
Total (N)	951	148	62	199	37	292	118	34	24

Ability to function as part of a team	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.25	3.24	3.37	3.30	3.43	3.17	3.28	3.38	3.00
4: Very much	39.1%	36.2%	46.8%	44.4%	48.6%	35.4%	38.1%	41.2%	25.0%
3: Somewhat	48.7%	53.0%	43.5%	43.4%	48.6%	48.1%	52.5%	55.9%	58.3%
2: Very little	10.3%	9.4%	9.7%	9.6%	.	14.4%	8.5%	2.9%	8.3%
1: Not at all	1.9%	1.3%	.	2.5%	2.7%	2.1%	0.8%	.	8.3%
Total (N)	950	149	62	198	37	291	118	34	24

Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.11	3.19	3.19	3.27	3.30	2.88	3.28	3.21	2.83
4: Very much	34.1%	34.5%	39.0%	45.2%	37.8%	23.7%	39.3%	32.4%	29.2%
3: Somewhat	47.1%	51.4%	44.1%	40.2%	56.8%	47.0%	50.4%	61.8%	37.5%
2: Very little	14.6%	12.8%	13.6%	11.1%	2.7%	23.0%	9.4%	.	20.8%
1: Not at all	4.2%	1.4%	3.4%	3.5%	2.7%	6.4%	0.9%	5.9%	12.5%
Total (N)	938	148	59	199	37	283	117	34	24

Exercising public responsibility and community service	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.99	3.18	3.08	3.12	3.27	2.71	3.11	3.28	2.63
4: Very much	29.8%	34.2%	36.1%	36.7%	37.8%	19.1%	32.5%	40.6%	20.8%
3: Somewhat	45.2%	50.7%	39.3%	42.2%	54.1%	42.6%	48.7%	50.0%	41.7%
2: Very little	19.6%	13.7%	21.3%	17.6%	5.4%	28.7%	16.2%	6.3%	16.7%
1: Not at all	5.5%	1.4%	3.3%	3.5%	2.7%	9.6%	2.6%	3.1%	20.8%
Total (N)	934	146	61	199	37	282	117	32	24

Valuing learning as a lifelong process	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.24	3.32	3.33	3.33	3.14	3.16	3.31	3.39	2.75
4: Very much	42.4%	43.2%	50.8%	50.2%	35.1%	36.9%	44.1%	42.4%	25.0%
3: Somewhat	43.3%	46.6%	34.4%	35.8%	54.1%	45.9%	44.1%	54.5%	41.7%
2: Very little	10.6%	9.5%	11.5%	10.4%	.	13.1%	11.0%	3.0%	16.7%
1: Not at all	3.7%	0.7%	3.3%	3.5%	10.8%	4.1%	0.8%	.	16.7%
Total (N)	949	148	61	201	37	290	118	33	24

Maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.09	3.23	3.10	3.19	3.05	2.91	3.19	3.29	2.71
4: Very much	34.9%	41.2%	35.0%	43.3%	32.4%	27.8%	35.6%	38.2%	12.5%
3: Somewhat	44.6%	42.6%	45.0%	37.3%	51.4%	44.7%	50.0%	55.9%	62.5%
2: Very little	14.4%	14.2%	15.0%	14.4%	5.4%	18.6%	12.7%	2.9%	8.3%
1: Not at all	6.0%	2.0%	5.0%	5.0%	10.8%	8.9%	1.7%	2.9%	16.7%
Total (N)	950	148	60	201	37	291	118	34	24

Taking responsibility for my own behavior	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.31	3.46	3.33	3.44	3.43	3.17	3.28	3.38	3.00
4: Very much	44.7%	50.3%	45.9%	55.2%	48.6%	37.0%	40.7%	44.1%	33.3%
3: Somewhat	44.1%	45.6%	42.6%	35.3%	45.9%	47.3%	47.5%	52.9%	41.7%
2: Very little	8.8%	4.1%	9.8%	7.5%	5.4%	11.6%	11.0%	.	16.7%
1: Not at all	2.4%	.	1.6%	2.0%	.	4.1%	0.8%	2.9%	8.3%
Total (N)	951	147	61	201	37	292	118	34	24

Self-confidence	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.15	3.28	3.10	3.27	3.24	3.00	3.19	3.35	2.79
4: Very much	36.9%	44.6%	36.1%	46.3%	32.4%	28.4%	37.6%	41.2%	25.0%
3: Somewhat	45.1%	41.2%	42.6%	37.8%	59.5%	49.0%	46.2%	52.9%	45.8%
2: Very little	13.9%	12.2%	16.4%	12.9%	8.1%	16.8%	13.7%	5.9%	12.5%
1: Not at all	4.1%	2.0%	4.9%	3.0%	.	5.8%	2.6%	.	16.7%
Total (N)	951	148	61	201	37	292	117	34	24

Sense of personal identity	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.16	3.28	3.19	3.30	3.16	3.02	3.14	3.29	2.79
4: Very much	38.3%	43.5%	42.9%	49.0%	35.1%	30.0%	34.7%	38.2%	20.8%
3: Somewhat	43.8%	43.5%	39.7%	35.0%	51.4%	47.6%	47.5%	55.9%	45.8%
2: Very little	13.6%	10.2%	11.1%	12.5%	8.1%	16.9%	15.3%	2.9%	25.0%
1: Not at all	4.3%	2.7%	6.3%	3.5%	5.4%	5.5%	2.5%	2.9%	8.3%
Total (N)	950	147	63	200	37	290	118	34	24

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Q Personal Development

Independence and self-reliance	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.37	3.42	3.32	3.54	3.27	3.29	3.32	3.56	3.17
4: Very much	49.3%	50.7%	50.0%	63.6%	40.5%	43.0%	43.6%	55.9%	33.3%
3: Somewhat	41.0%	41.9%	35.5%	28.8%	51.4%	45.7%	46.2%	44.1%	58.3%
2: Very little	7.1%	6.1%	11.3%	5.6%	2.7%	8.2%	8.5%	.	.
1: Not at all	2.6%	1.4%	3.2%	2.0%	5.4%	3.1%	1.7%	.	8.3%
Total (N)	948	148	62	198	37	291	117	34	24

Potential for success	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.34	3.39	3.37	3.41	3.41	3.25	3.36	3.53	3.21
4: Very much	47.0%	49.3%	47.6%	54.5%	51.4%	41.4%	43.2%	52.9%	37.5%
3: Somewhat	42.9%	41.9%	42.9%	34.8%	43.2%	45.9%	50.0%	47.1%	50.0%
2: Very little	7.5%	7.4%	7.9%	8.1%	.	9.3%	5.9%	.	8.3%
1: Not at all	2.5%	1.4%	1.6%	2.5%	5.4%	3.4%	0.8%	.	4.2%
Total (N)	948	148	63	198	37	290	118	34	24

Coping with change	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.28	3.33	3.29	3.37	3.22	3.16	3.32	3.47	3.17
4: Very much	43.4%	45.3%	41.3%	52.3%	40.5%	36.5%	44.9%	47.1%	41.7%
3: Somewhat	43.4%	44.6%	47.6%	35.5%	48.6%	46.2%	43.2%	52.9%	41.7%
2: Very little	10.4%	8.1%	9.5%	9.1%	2.7%	14.6%	11.0%	.	8.3%
1: Not at all	2.7%	2.0%	1.6%	3.0%	8.1%	2.8%	0.8%	.	8.3%
Total (N)	946	148	63	197	37	288	118	34	24

Ability to handle stress	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.12	3.17	3.06	3.16	3.16	3.05	3.19	3.38	2.96
4: Very much	37.0%	38.5%	34.9%	40.0%	40.5%	34.0%	35.9%	47.1%	37.5%
3: Somewhat	44.0%	45.9%	42.9%	40.5%	43.2%	45.0%	48.7%	44.1%	29.2%
2: Very little	13.4%	9.5%	15.9%	14.5%	8.1%	13.4%	13.7%	8.8%	25.0%
1: Not at all	5.7%	6.1%	6.3%	5.0%	8.1%	7.6%	1.7%	.	8.3%
Total (N)	951	148	63	200	37	291	117	34	24

Personal growth	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.33	3.41	3.35	3.41	3.43	3.23	3.34	3.45	3.17
4: Very much	45.5%	48.6%	49.2%	53.0%	51.4%	38.8%	42.4%	45.5%	41.7%
3: Somewhat	44.6%	43.9%	39.7%	37.0%	43.2%	48.8%	49.2%	54.5%	45.8%
2: Very little	7.7%	6.8%	7.9%	8.0%	2.7%	9.3%	8.5%	.	.
1: Not at all	2.2%	0.7%	3.2%	2.0%	2.7%	3.1%	.	.	12.5%
Total (N)	949	148	63	200	37	289	118	33	24

Time management	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.25	3.30	3.16	3.33	3.22	3.21	3.29	3.38	3.00
4: Very much	42.8%	43.2%	42.9%	48.5%	37.8%	40.3%	44.1%	47.1%	25.0%
3: Somewhat	42.7%	44.6%	36.5%	38.0%	48.6%	44.5%	41.5%	47.1%	58.3%
2: Very little	11.5%	10.8%	14.3%	11.0%	10.8%	11.4%	13.6%	2.9%	8.3%
1: Not at all	3.0%	1.4%	6.3%	2.5%	2.7%	3.8%	0.8%	2.9%	8.3%
Total (N)	951	148	63	200	37	290	118	34	24

Self-discipline	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.30	3.40	3.35	3.36	3.35	3.23	3.25	3.47	3.21
4: Very much	42.8%	47.9%	50.8%	47.7%	43.2%	37.6%	37.3%	47.1%	41.7%
3: Somewhat	46.9%	44.5%	36.5%	42.7%	51.4%	50.0%	51.7%	52.9%	45.8%
2: Very little	8.2%	6.8%	9.5%	7.5%	2.7%	10.0%	10.2%	.	4.2%
1: Not at all	2.1%	0.7%	3.2%	2.0%	2.7%	2.4%	0.8%	.	8.3%
Total (N)	947	146	63	199	37	290	118	34	24

Developing a tolerance for divergent views	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.10	3.14	3.16	3.35	3.08	2.90	3.19	3.00	2.92
4: Very much	32.3%	34.0%	30.6%	46.7%	27.8%	23.0%	34.8%	32.4%	25.0%
3: Somewhat	49.5%	50.3%	58.1%	43.7%	58.3%	49.5%	52.2%	44.1%	50.0%
2: Very little	13.6%	11.6%	8.1%	7.0%	8.3%	21.6%	10.4%	14.7%	16.7%
1: Not at all	4.6%	4.1%	3.2%	2.5%	5.6%	5.9%	2.6%	8.8%	8.3%
Total (N)	941	147	62	199	36	287	115	34	24

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Q World View Goals

Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.20	3.24	3.29	3.39	3.19	3.05	3.30	3.06	3.04
4: Very much	39.9%	43.8%	41.9%	50.3%	35.1%	32.4%	40.9%	35.3%	37.5%
3: Somewhat	44.8%	41.8%	48.4%	39.7%	56.8%	46.0%	50.4%	41.2%	37.5%
2: Very little	10.7%	8.9%	6.5%	8.5%	.	15.7%	6.1%	17.6%	16.7%
1: Not at all	4.6%	5.5%	3.2%	1.5%	8.1%	5.9%	2.6%	5.9%	8.3%
Total (N)	941	146	62	199	37	287	115	34	24

Appreciating racial equity	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.12	3.15	3.27	3.37	3.14	2.92	3.15	3.18	3.04
4: Very much	37.5%	38.9%	38.7%	50.5%	32.4%	29.6%	34.5%	39.4%	41.7%
3: Somewhat	43.7%	45.1%	50.0%	38.8%	54.1%	42.6%	50.9%	42.4%	33.3%
2: Very little	12.2%	8.3%	11.3%	8.2%	8.1%	18.0%	9.5%	15.2%	12.5%
1: Not at all	6.5%	7.6%	.	2.6%	5.4%	9.9%	5.2%	3.0%	12.5%
Total (N)	933	144	62	196	37	284	116	33	24

Appreciating gender equity	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.13	3.19	3.26	3.38	3.11	2.91	3.19	3.18	3.00
4: Very much	37.2%	42.1%	38.7%	50.8%	27.0%	27.9%	35.3%	39.4%	34.8%
3: Somewhat	44.8%	42.1%	48.4%	38.5%	62.2%	44.9%	51.7%	42.4%	39.1%
2: Very little	12.2%	9.0%	12.9%	9.2%	5.4%	17.7%	9.5%	15.2%	17.4%
1: Not at all	5.8%	6.9%	.	1.5%	5.4%	9.5%	3.4%	3.0%	8.7%
Total (N)	931	145	62	195	37	283	116	33	23

Appreciating differences in sexual orientation	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.91	2.95	3.05	3.26	2.78	2.65	2.99	3.00	2.63
4: Very much	30.7%	32.9%	32.3%	46.2%	25.0%	20.2%	31.3%	34.4%	25.0%
3: Somewhat	40.5%	39.7%	46.8%	37.4%	44.4%	40.8%	42.6%	40.6%	33.3%
2: Very little	17.9%	16.4%	14.5%	12.3%	13.9%	22.3%	20.0%	15.6%	20.8%
1: Not at all	11.0%	11.0%	6.5%	4.1%	16.7%	16.7%	6.1%	9.4%	20.8%
Total (N)	929	146	62	195	36	282	115	32	24

Understanding issues and problems facing the world	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.16	3.19	3.23	3.38	3.19	2.94	3.29	3.26	2.83
4: Very much	36.4%	38.1%	35.5%	51.8%	32.4%	24.3%	41.4%	41.2%	29.2%
3: Somewhat	46.7%	46.3%	54.8%	36.7%	56.8%	50.0%	50.0%	47.1%	41.7%
2: Very little	13.0%	12.2%	6.5%	9.5%	8.1%	21.2%	5.2%	8.8%	12.5%
1: Not at all	3.8%	3.4%	3.2%	2.0%	2.7%	4.5%	3.4%	2.9%	16.7%
Total (N)	944	147	62	199	37	288	116	34	24

Understanding the present as it relates to historical events and processes	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.06	3.13	3.13	3.35	3.14	2.81	3.15	3.18	2.63
4: Very much	31.8%	36.1%	32.3%	49.7%	24.3%	19.2%	33.6%	33.3%	20.8%
3: Somewhat	47.8%	46.3%	53.2%	38.1%	67.6%	49.0%	50.9%	54.5%	37.5%
2: Very little	15.1%	12.2%	9.7%	9.1%	5.4%	25.5%	12.1%	9.1%	25.0%
1: Not at all	5.2%	5.4%	4.8%	3.0%	2.7%	6.3%	3.4%	3.0%	16.7%
Total (N)	939	147	62	197	37	286	116	33	24

Understanding the commonality of human problems through a global perspective	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.07	3.13	3.11	3.38	3.05	2.79	3.19	3.15	2.75
4: Very much	31.8%	34.5%	27.9%	49.7%	24.3%	19.8%	36.5%	32.4%	16.7%
3: Somewhat	47.7%	49.0%	59.0%	40.1%	59.5%	46.3%	48.7%	52.9%	54.2%
2: Very little	15.6%	11.7%	9.8%	8.1%	13.5%	26.9%	12.2%	11.8%	16.7%
1: Not at all	4.8%	4.8%	3.3%	2.0%	2.7%	7.1%	2.6%	2.9%	12.5%
Total (N)	933	145	61	197	37	283	115	34	24

Understanding the concepts of environmental sustainability	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.04	3.18	3.08	3.19	3.08	2.82	3.14	3.18	2.96
4: Very much	32.0%	37.7%	29.0%	41.7%	27.0%	22.9%	34.2%	38.2%	29.2%
3: Somewhat	45.6%	47.3%	53.2%	39.2%	56.8%	45.1%	48.2%	47.1%	41.7%
2: Very little	16.6%	10.3%	14.5%	15.1%	13.5%	22.9%	14.9%	8.8%	25.0%
1: Not at all	5.8%	4.8%	3.2%	4.0%	2.7%	9.2%	2.6%	5.9%	4.2%
Total (N)	937	146	62	199	37	284	114	34	24

Understanding the potential impacts of climate change	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.86	3.01	2.97	3.01	3.05	2.59	3.07	2.88	2.63
4: Very much	27.2%	34.3%	24.6%	35.5%	27.0%	16.2%	33.6%	27.3%	20.8%
3: Somewhat	43.6%	39.9%	54.1%	39.1%	54.1%	44.4%	44.8%	48.5%	41.7%
2: Very little	17.7%	18.2%	14.8%	16.2%	16.2%	21.8%	16.4%	9.1%	16.7%
1: Not at all	11.5%	7.7%	6.6%	9.1%	2.7%	17.6%	5.2%	15.2%	20.8%
Total (N)	931	143	61	197	37	284	116	33	24

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For more information on the 2010 Sophomore Survey contact:
Dr. Nancy Whelchel, Associate Director for Survey Research
Office of Institutional Planning and Research
Box 7002
NCSU
Phone: (919) 515-4184
Email: Nancy_Whelchel@ncsu.edu

Posted: July, 2010

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