This document reports survey data on gender and racial/ethnic differences
in the respondents' mean ratings of their current development of and importance
given to general education, personal development, and world view goals. Frequency distributions of responses by gender and racial/ethnic group are provided in "1998 Entering Transfer Student Survey: Frequency Distributions of Survey Item #18".
Survey results for all respondents are provided in "1998
Entering Transfer Student Survey: All Respondents." For information
about the survey and analysis methods, see "1998
Entering Transfer Student Survey: Introduction, Methods, and Student Demographic
Profile."
Note: Due to the small number of minority respondents (30
African Americans, 49 other minorities), apparent
patterns of responses may be misleading. Caution must be
taken when interpreting the survey data. Complete results of tests for statistical
significance of difference between gender and racial/ethnic groups are available
from UPA upon request.
General Education Goals | Personal Development Goals | World View Goals | Rank Order of Goals | Comparison of Rank Order of Goals
General Education (Current Level of Development)
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Ability to plan and carry out projects independently |
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Developing good listening skills |
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Acquiring a broad general education |
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Developing good reading comprehension skills |
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Ability to critically analyze events, information, and ideas |
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Ability to communicate ideas in writing |
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Ability to communicate ideas orally |
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Understanding how science and technology influence everyday life |
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Ability to apply mathematics skills |
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Understanding diverse cultures and values |
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Developing computer skills |
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Ability to apply scientific principles |
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Goal |
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Developing computer skills |
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Ability to plan and carry out projects independently |
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Ability to communicate ideas orally |
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Developing good listening skills |
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Developing good reading comprehension skills |
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Ability to critically analyze events, information, and ideas |
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Ability to communicate ideas in writing |
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Ability to apply mathematics skills |
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Acquiring a broad general education |
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Understanding how science and technology influence everyday life |
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Understanding diverse cultures and values |
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Ability to apply scientific principles |
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Personal Development (Current Level of Development)
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Goal |
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Taking responsibility for behavior |
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Viewing learning as a lifelong process |
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Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles |
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Being independent and self-reliant |
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Ability to function as part of a team |
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Understanding my own abilities and interests |
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Clarifying personal identity |
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Realizing my potential for success |
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Coping with change |
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Having self-discipline |
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Having self-confidence |
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Developing a commitment to personal health and fitness |
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Improving leadership and management skills |
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Handling stress |
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Managing my time |
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Being involved with public and community affairs |
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Personal Development (Goal Importance)
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Goal |
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Taking responsibility for behavior |
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Having self-confidence |
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Realizing my potential for success |
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Having self-discipline |
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Managing my time |
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Handling stress |
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Being independent and self-reliant |
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Understanding my own abilities and interests |
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Viewing learning as a lifelong process |
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Ability to function as part of a team |
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Developing a commitment to personal health and fitness |
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Improving leadership and management skills |
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Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles |
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Clarifying personal identity |
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Coping with change |
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Being involved with public and community affairs |
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World View Goals (Current Level of Development)
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Goal |
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Valuing gender equity |
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Valuing racial equity |
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Being able to interact and work with people from diverse backgrounds |
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Having a tolerance for different points of view |
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Understanding issues and problems facing the world |
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Advancing my appreciation of the arts, music, and literature |
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Understanding the present as it relates to historical events/processes |
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Goal |
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Valuing racial equity |
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Valuing gender equity |
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Having a tolerance for different points of view |
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Being able to interact and work with people from diverse backgrounds |
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Understanding issues and problems facing the world |
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Understanding the present as it relates to historical events/processes |
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Advancing my appreciation of the arts, music, and literature |
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Rank Order of Average Ratings for Current Level of Development
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Goal |
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Taking responsibility for behavior |
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Viewing learning as a lifelong process |
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Valuing gender equity |
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Valuing racial equity |
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Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles |
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Being independent and self-reliant |
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Ability to function as part of a team |
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Understanding my own abilities and interests |
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Being able to interact and work with people from diverse backgrounds |
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Clarifying personal identity |
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Realizing my potential for success |
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Coping with change |
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Having a tolerance for different points of view |
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Ability to plan and carry out projects independently |
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Having self-discipline |
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Developing good listening skills |
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Having self-confidence |
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Acquiring a broad general education |
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Developing a commitment to personal health and fitness |
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Developing good reading comprehension skills |
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Ability to critically analyze events, information, and ideas |
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Improving leadership and management skills |
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Handling stress |
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Ability to communicate ideas in writing |
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Ability to communicate ideas orally |
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Understanding how science and technology influence everyday life |
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Ability to apply mathematics skills |
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Understanding diverse cultures and values |
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Managing my time |
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Understanding issues and problems facing the world |
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Advancing my appreciation of the arts, music, and literature |
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Understanding the present as it relates to historical events/processes |
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Developing computer skills |
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Ability to apply scientific principles |
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Being involved with public and community affairs |
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Rank Order of Average Ratings for Importance of Goal
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Goal |
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Taking responsibility for behavior |
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Having self-confidence |
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Realizing my potential for success |
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Having self-discipline |
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Managing my time |
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Handling stress |
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Being independent and self-reliant |
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Understanding my own abilities and interests |
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Developing computer skills |
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Ability to plan and carry out projects independently |
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Viewing learning as a lifelong process |
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Ability to function as part of a team |
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Ability to communicate ideas orally |
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Developing a commitment to personal health and fitness |
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Developing good listening skills |
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Improving leadership and management skills |
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Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles |
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Developing good reading comprehension skills |
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Valuing racial equity |
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Clarifying personal identity |
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Coping with change |
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Valuing gender equity |
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Having a tolerance for different points of view |
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Being able to interact and work with people from diverse backgrounds |
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Ability to critically analyze events, information, and ideas |
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Ability to communicate ideas in writing |
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Ability to apply mathematics skills |
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Acquiring a broad general education |
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Understanding issues and problems facing the world |
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Understanding how science and technology influence everyday life |
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Understanding diverse cultures and values |
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Ability to apply scientific principles |
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Understanding the present as it relates to historical events/processes |
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Being involved with public and community affairs |
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Advancing my appreciation of the arts, music, and literature |
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Comparison of Rank Order of Average Ratings of Current Development and Importance of Goals
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Goal |
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Taking responsibility for behavior |
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Viewing learning as a lifelong process |
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Valuing gender equity |
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Valuing racial equity |
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Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles |
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Being independent and self-reliant |
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Ability to function as part of a team |
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Understanding my own abilities and interests |
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Being able to interact and work with people from diverse backgrounds |
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Clarifying personal identity |
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Realizing my potential for success |
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Coping with change |
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Having a tolerance for different points of view |
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Ability to plan and carry out projects independently |
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Having self-discipline |
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Developing good listening skills |
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Having self-confidence |
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Acquiring a broad general education |
|
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Developing a commitment to personal health and fitness |
|
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Developing good reading comprehension skills |
|
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Ability to critically analyze events, information, and ideas |
|
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|
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Improving leadership and management skills |
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Handling stress |
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Ability to communicate ideas in writing |
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Ability to communicate ideas orally |
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Understanding how science and technology influence everyday life |
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Ability to apply mathematics skills |
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Understanding diverse cultures and values |
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Managing my time |
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Understanding issues and problems facing the world |
|
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Advancing my appreciation of the arts, music, and literature |
|
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Understanding the present as it relates to historical events/processes |
|
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Developing computer skills |
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Ability to apply scientific principles |
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Being involved with public and community affairs |
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For more information on the 1998 Entering Transfer Student Survey contact:
Dr. Nancy Whelchel, Associate Director for Survey Research
Office of Institutional Planning and Research
Box 7002
NCSU
Phone: (919) 515-4184
Email: Nancy_Whelchel@ncsu.edu
Posted: December, 1999
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