Master s Colleges & Universities (Medium & Small Programs) Frequency Distributions August 2009
Interpreting the Frequency Distributions Report Typical-Student Survey Option The typical-student option asks faculty members to respond to questions based on the typical first-year student or senior they have taught during the current academic year. This option is valuable for institutions that desire to have faculty estimate first-year or senior levels of engagement across all their courses, rather than one particular course. Sample The Frequency Distributions report is based on information from all faculty respondents at your institution who reported that they teach mostly first-year or senior students. who reported teaching mostly other types of students or who did not report the class level of students taught are not included in this report. Survey Items The items from the FSSE typical-student survey option appear in the left column in the same order and wording as they appear on the instrument. Class Level Frequency distributions are reported separately for faculty who teach mostly first-year students and those who teach mostly seniors. Variable Names The name of each variable appears in the first column for easy reference to your data file and the FSSE-NSSE Combined Report. Count The 'Count' column represents the actual number of faculty who selected a particular response for each item. Response Categories Column Percentage (%) Response options are This column represents listed just as they the percentage of faculty appear on the responding to the instrument. particular option for each item.
How important is it to you that undergraduates at your institution do the following? a. Practicum, internship, field experience, co-op experience, or FINTERN Not important 9 3% 11 3% 20 3% clinical assignment Somewhat important 27 9% 43 11% 70 10% Important 89 28% 76 20% 165 23% Very important 191 60% 257 66% 448 64% 316 100% 387 100% 703 100% b. Community service or volunteer work FVOLUNTR Not important 22 7% 30 8% 52 7% Somewhat important 68 22% 95 25% 163 23% Important 108 34% 142 37% 250 36% Very important 118 37% 117 30% 235 34% 316 100% 384 100% 700 100% c. Participation in a learning community or some other formal FLERNCOM Not important 51 16% 59 15% 110 16% program where groups of students take two or more classes Somewhat important 81 26% 98 25% 179 25% together Important 105 33% 144 37% 249 35% Very important 80 25% 85 22% 165 23% 317 100% 386 100% 703 100% d. Work on a research project with a faculty FIMPR05 Not important 30 9% 49 13% 79 11% member outside of course or program requirements Somewhat important 73 23% 125 32% 198 28% Important 130 41% 140 36% 270 38% Very important 84 26% 74 19% 158 22% 317 100% 388 100% 705 100% e. Foreign language coursework FFORLANG Not important 47 15% 45 12% 92 13% Somewhat important 67 21% 144 37% 211 30% Important 105 33% 125 32% 230 33% Very important 97 31% 74 19% 171 24% 316 100% 388 100% 704 100% f. Study abroad FSTUDYAB Not important 59 19% 92 24% 151 22% Somewhat important 99 31% 158 41% 257 37% Important 84 27% 84 22% 168 24% Very important 74 23% 50 13% 124 18% 316 100% 384 100% 700 100% 1
How important is it to you that undergraduates at your institution do the following? (continued) g. Independent study or self-designed major FINDST06 Not important 73 23% 121 31% 194 28% Somewhat important 124 39% 139 36% 263 37% Important 82 26% 98 25% 180 26% Very important 37 12% 30 8% 67 10% 316 100% 388 100% 704 100% h. Culminating senior experience (capstone course, senior project FSENIOR Not important 7 2% 11 3% 18 3% or thesis, comprehensive exam, etc.) Somewhat important 28 9% 45 12% 73 10% Important 91 29% 114 29% 205 29% Very important 191 60% 218 56% 409 58% 317 100% 388 100% 705 100% Select the response that you believe best represents the quality of student relationships with people at your institution. Student relationships with other students FENVSTU Unfriendly, Unsupportive, Sense of Alienation 0 0% 1 0% 1 0% 2 3 1% 1 0% 4 1% 3 6 2% 7 2% 13 2% 4 40 13% 45 12% 85 12% 5 83 26% 110 28% 193 28% 6 125 40% 152 39% 277 40% Friendly, Supportive, Sense of Belonging 58 18% 70 18% 128 18% 315 100% 386 100% 701 100% 2
Select the response that you believe best represents the quality of student relationships with people at your institution. (continued) Student relationships with faculty members Student relationships with administrative personnel and offices FENVFAC FENVADM Unavailable, Unhelpful, Unsympathetic 0 0% 1 0% 1 0% 2 3 1% 1 0% 4 1% 3 11 3% 11 3% 22 3% 4 35 11% 30 8% 65 9% 5 85 27% 95 25% 180 26% 6 120 38% 172 45% 292 42% Available, Helpful, Sympathetic 61 19% 75 19% 136 19% Unhelpful, Inconsiderate, Rigid 315 100% 385 100% 700 100% 9 3% 9 2% 18 3% 2 18 6% 23 6% 41 6% 3 32 10% 38 10% 70 10% 4 78 25% 86 23% 164 24% 5 77 25% 104 27% 181 26% 6 63 20% 86 23% 149 22% Helpful, Considerate, Flexible 35 11% 33 9% 68 10% 312 100% 379 100% 691 100% To what extent does your institution emphasize each of the following? a. Requiring students to spend significant amounts FENVSCHO Very little 21 7% 21 5% 42 6% of time studying and on academic work Some 102 32% 95 25% 197 28% Quite a bit 125 39% 171 44% 296 42% Very much 70 22% 99 26% 169 24% 318 100% 386 100% 704 100% 3
To what extent does your institution emphasize each of the following? (continued) b. Providing students the support they need to help FENVSUPR Very little 4 1% 7 2% 11 2% them succeed academically Some 56 18% 52 13% 108 15% Quite a bit 129 41% 166 43% 295 42% Very much 129 41% 163 42% 292 41% 318 100% 388 100% 706 100% c. Encouraging contact among students from different economic, FENVDIVR Very little 38 12% 29 8% 67 10% social, and racial or ethnic backgrounds Some 108 34% 135 35% 243 35% Quite a bit 106 34% 124 32% 230 33% Very much 62 20% 98 25% 160 23% 314 100% 386 100% 700 100% d. Helping students cope with their non-academic responsibilities FENVNACA Very little 46 15% 35 9% 81 12% (work, family, etc.) Some 123 39% 183 48% 306 44% Quite a bit 118 37% 125 32% 243 35% Very much 29 9% 42 11% 71 10% 316 100% 385 100% 701 100% e. Providing students the support they need FENVSOCA Very little 29 9% 29 8% 58 8% to thrive socially Some 124 40% 179 47% 303 44% Quite a bit 118 38% 133 35% 251 36% Very much 41 13% 41 11% 82 12% 312 100% 382 100% 694 100% f. Encouraging students to participate in co-curricular activities FENVACT Very little 21 7% 22 6% 43 6% (organizations, campus publications, student government, Some 80 25% 120 31% 200 29% fraternity or sorority, intercollegiate or intramural sports, etc.) Quite a bit 131 42% 154 40% 285 41% Very much 83 26% 88 23% 171 24% 315 100% 384 100% 699 100% g. Encouraging students to attend campus events and activities FENVEVEN Very little 24 8% 15 4% 39 6% (special speakers, cultural performances, athletic events, etc.) Some 77 25% 122 32% 199 28% Quite a bit 129 41% 151 39% 280 40% Very much 84 27% 99 26% 183 26% 314 100% 387 100% 701 100% 4
To what extent does your institution emphasize each of the following? (continued) h. Encouraging students to use computers in their academic work FENVCOMP Very little 10 3% 5 1% 15 2% Some 46 15% 40 10% 86 12% Quite a bit 108 34% 123 32% 231 33% Very much 153 48% 218 56% 371 53% 317 100% 386 100% 703 100% About how many hours do you spend in a typical 7-day week doing each of the following? a. Teaching undergraduate students in class UGTEACH 0 0 0% 7 2% 7 1% 1-4 46 15% 67 17% 113 16% 5-8 54 17% 97 25% 151 21% 9-12 123 39% 141 36% 264 38% 13-16 59 19% 51 13% 110 16% 17-20 25 8% 17 4% 42 6% 21-30 7 2% 7 2% 14 2% More than 30 2 1% 1 0% 3 0% 316 100% 388 100% 704 100% b. Grading papers and exams GRADEPAP 0 3 1% 5 1% 8 1% 1-4 109 34% 131 34% 240 34% 5-8 99 31% 134 35% 233 33% 9-12 54 17% 59 15% 113 16% 13-16 22 7% 24 6% 46 7% 17-20 19 6% 19 5% 38 5% 21-30 5 2% 11 3% 16 2% More than 30 5 2% 4 1% 9 1% 316 100% 387 100% 703 100% 5
About how many hours do you spend in a typical 7-day week doing each of the following? (continued) c. Giving other forms of written and oral feedback GRADEBCK 0 5 2% 4 1% 9 1% to students 1-4 176 56% 185 48% 361 51% 5-8 88 28% 125 32% 213 30% 9-12 29 9% 40 10% 69 10% 13-16 7 2% 19 5% 26 4% 17-20 5 2% 5 1% 10 1% 21-30 4 1% 6 2% 10 1% More than 30 2 1% 1 0% 3 0% 316 100% 385 100% 701 100% d. Preparing for class CLASSPRP 0 0 0% 1 0% 1 0% 1-4 74 24% 87 23% 161 23% 5-8 124 39% 146 38% 270 39% 9-12 66 21% 81 21% 147 21% 13-16 25 8% 29 8% 54 8% 17-20 15 5% 25 6% 40 6% 21-30 5 2% 9 2% 14 2% More than 30 5 2% 7 2% 12 2% 314 100% 385 100% 699 100% e. Reflecting on ways to improve my teaching REFLECT 0 1 0% 7 2% 8 1% 1-4 197 63% 239 62% 436 62% 5-8 74 24% 84 22% 158 23% 9-12 19 6% 29 7% 48 7% 13-16 9 3% 13 3% 22 3% 17-20 5 2% 6 2% 11 2% 21-30 2 1% 3 1% 5 1% More than 30 7 2% 7 2% 14 2% 314 100% 388 100% 702 100% 6
About how many hours do you spend in a typical 7-day week doing each of the following? (continued) f. Research and scholarly activities SCHOLAR 0 21 7% 20 5% 41 6% 1-4 142 45% 171 44% 313 45% 5-8 83 26% 79 21% 162 23% 9-12 30 10% 51 13% 81 12% 13-16 14 4% 29 8% 43 6% 17-20 14 4% 12 3% 26 4% 21-30 8 3% 9 2% 17 2% More than 30 3 1% 14 4% 17 2% 315 100% 385 100% 700 100% g. Working with undergraduates on research FRESEARC 0 140 44% 159 41% 299 43% 1-4 124 39% 149 39% 273 39% 5-8 37 12% 50 13% 87 12% 9-12 7 2% 11 3% 18 3% 13-16 1 0% 9 2% 10 1% 17-20 3 1% 5 1% 8 1% 21-30 4 1% 0 0% 4 1% More than 30 0 0% 1 0% 1 0% 316 100% 384 100% 700 100% h. Advising undergraduate students ADVISE 0 66 21% 69 18% 135 19% 1-4 179 56% 195 51% 374 53% 5-8 47 15% 78 20% 125 18% 9-12 13 4% 21 5% 34 5% 13-16 4 1% 9 2% 13 2% 17-20 3 1% 6 2% 9 1% 21-30 3 1% 2 1% 5 1% More than 30 2 1% 5 1% 7 1% 317 100% 385 100% 702 100% 7
About how many hours do you spend in a typical 7-day week doing each of the following? (continued) i. Supervising internships or other field experiences FIELDEXP 0 214 68% 206 53% 420 60% 1-4 74 23% 105 27% 179 25% 5-8 13 4% 47 12% 60 9% 9-12 5 2% 9 2% 14 2% 13-16 4 1% 9 2% 13 2% 17-20 3 1% 7 2% 10 1% 21-30 1 0% 3 1% 4 1% More than 30 2 1% 1 0% 3 0% 316 100% 387 100% 703 100% j. Working with students on activities other than coursework FFACOTHR 0 129 41% 152 40% 281 40% (committees, orientation, student life activities, etc.) 1-4 158 50% 176 46% 334 48% 5-8 18 6% 34 9% 52 7% 9-12 6 2% 7 2% 13 2% 13-16 3 1% 2 1% 5 1% 17-20 1 0% 7 2% 8 1% 21-30 3 1% 3 1% 6 1% More than 30 0 0% 3 1% 3 0% 318 100% 384 100% 702 100% k. Other interactions with students outside of the classroom FINTERAC 0 61 19% 77 20% 138 20% 1-4 183 58% 221 57% 404 58% 5-8 38 12% 56 15% 94 13% 9-12 10 3% 16 4% 26 4% 13-16 11 3% 3 1% 14 2% 17-20 5 2% 6 2% 11 2% 21-30 4 1% 5 1% 9 1% More than 30 4 1% 2 1% 6 1% 316 100% 386 100% 702 100% 8
About how many hours do you spend in a typical 7-day week doing each of the following? (continued) l. Conducting service activities SERVICE 0 130 41% 155 40% 285 41% 1-4 128 41% 137 36% 265 38% 5-8 34 11% 66 17% 100 14% 9-12 10 3% 15 4% 25 4% 13-16 7 2% 4 1% 11 2% 17-20 3 1% 3 1% 6 1% 21-30 3 1% 3 1% 6 1% More than 30 1 0% 2 1% 3 0% 316 100% 385 100% 701 100% In what format do you most often teach? TTEACFOR Classroom, on-campus 312 98% 362 93% 674 95% Classroom, auxiliary location 0 0% 9 2% 9 1% Distance education 6 2% 17 4% 23 3% 318 100% 388 100% 706 100% Please respond to the following two questions based on one particular undergraduate course section you are teaching or have taught during this academic year. What is the general area of your selected course? TCSDISCL Arts and Humanities 116 42% 70 21% 186 31% Biological science 17 6% 19 6% 36 6% Business 13 5% 45 14% 58 10% Education 20 7% 47 14% 67 11% Engineering 1 0% 0 0% 1 0% Physical science 49 18% 21 6% 70 12% Professional 6 2% 28 8% 34 6% Social science 32 12% 47 14% 79 13% Other 21 8% 54 16% 75 12% 275 100% 331 100% 606 100% 9
In your selected course section, on average, what percent of class time is spent on the following? a. Lecture LECTURE 0% 5 2% 14 4% 19 3% 1-9% 25 8% 51 13% 76 11% 10-19% 48 15% 51 13% 99 14% 20-29% 43 14% 49 13% 92 13% 30-39% 37 12% 45 12% 82 12% 40-49% 45 14% 58 15% 103 15% 50-74% 79 25% 84 22% 163 23% 75% or more 34 11% 32 8% 66 9% 316 100% 384 100% 700 100% b. Teacher-led discussion TEACHLED 0% 10 3% 11 3% 21 3% 1-9% 70 22% 74 19% 144 21% 10-19% 83 26% 105 27% 188 27% 20-29% 60 19% 79 21% 139 20% 30-39% 38 12% 44 11% 82 12% 40-49% 21 7% 28 7% 49 7% 50-74% 25 8% 29 8% 54 8% 75% or more 10 3% 14 4% 24 3% 317 100% 384 100% 701 100% c. Teacher-student shared responsibility (seminar, discussion, TEACHSTU 0% 46 15% 40 11% 86 12% etc.) 1-9% 93 30% 111 29% 204 30% 10-19% 71 23% 75 20% 146 21% 20-29% 36 12% 67 18% 103 15% 30-39% 22 7% 36 9% 58 8% 40-49% 17 5% 27 7% 44 6% 50-74% 16 5% 14 4% 30 4% 75% or more 9 3% 9 2% 18 3% 310 100% 379 100% 689 100% 10
In your selected course section, on average, what percent of class time is spent on the following? (continued) d. Student computer use COMPMED 0% 170 55% 161 43% 331 49% 1-9% 65 21% 99 26% 164 24% 10-19% 33 11% 43 11% 76 11% 20-29% 16 5% 24 6% 40 6% 30-39% 5 2% 11 3% 16 2% 40-49% 7 2% 9 2% 16 2% 50-74% 5 2% 13 3% 18 3% 75% or more 6 2% 15 4% 21 3% 307 100% 375 100% 682 100% e. Small group activities GROUPSML 0% 49 16% 53 14% 102 15% 1-9% 88 28% 122 32% 210 30% 10-19% 73 23% 83 22% 156 23% 20-29% 51 16% 48 13% 99 14% 30-39% 18 6% 31 8% 49 7% 40-49% 13 4% 15 4% 28 4% 50-74% 14 4% 17 4% 31 4% 75% or more 6 2% 11 3% 17 2% 312 100% 380 100% 692 100% f. Student presentations STUPRES 0% 82 26% 77 20% 159 23% 1-9% 107 35% 131 34% 238 34% 10-19% 64 21% 91 24% 155 22% 20-29% 31 10% 33 9% 64 9% 30-39% 12 4% 15 4% 27 4% 40-49% 5 2% 15 4% 20 3% 50-74% 8 3% 9 2% 17 2% 75% or more 1 0% 9 2% 10 1% 310 100% 380 100% 690 100% 11
In your selected course section, on average, what percent of class time is spent on the following? (continued) g. In-class writing CLSWRITE 0% 110 35% 151 40% 261 38% 1-9% 126 41% 150 40% 276 40% 10-19% 40 13% 50 13% 90 13% 20-29% 17 5% 6 2% 23 3% 30-39% 7 2% 10 3% 17 2% 40-49% 5 2% 6 2% 11 2% 50-74% 3 1% 6 2% 9 1% 75% or more 2 1% 0 0% 2 0% 310 100% 379 100% 689 100% h. Testing and evaluation TESTEVAL 0% 13 4% 25 7% 38 6% 1-9% 140 45% 200 53% 340 49% 10-19% 101 33% 98 26% 199 29% 20-29% 34 11% 24 6% 58 8% 30-39% 10 3% 9 2% 19 3% 40-49% 0 0% 8 2% 8 1% 50-74% 6 2% 9 2% 15 2% 75% or more 6 2% 6 2% 12 2% 310 100% 379 100% 689 100% i. Performances in applied and fine arts PERFORM 0% 263 87% 318 86% 581 86% (e.g., dance, drama, music) 1-9% 17 6% 18 5% 35 5% 10-19% 9 3% 7 2% 16 2% 20-29% 4 1% 5 1% 9 1% 30-39% 1 0% 3 1% 4 1% 40-49% 2 1% 3 1% 5 1% 50-74% 2 1% 7 2% 9 1% 75% or more 3 1% 10 3% 13 2% 301 100% 371 100% 672 100% 12
In your selected course section, on average, what percent of class time is spent on the following? (continued) j. Experiential (labs, field work, art exhibits, etc.) EXPERIEN 0% 156 51% 178 47% 334 49% Estimate the total number of students you have taught during this current academic year. 1-9% 51 17% 64 17% 115 17% 10-19% 35 11% 36 10% 71 10% 20-29% 21 7% 33 9% 54 8% 30-39% 14 5% 23 6% 37 5% 40-49% 9 3% 18 5% 27 4% 50-74% 12 4% 12 3% 24 4% 75% or more 9 3% 14 4% 23 3% 307 100% 378 100% 685 100% TTSTDCOL 9 or less 10 3% 50 13% 60 9% 10-19 22 7% 69 18% 91 13% 20-29 36 12% 85 22% 121 18% 30-49 61 20% 76 20% 137 20% 50-99 98 32% 68 18% 166 24% 100 or more 81 26% 30 8% 111 16% 308 100% 378 100% 686 100% 13
Please respond to the following questions based on the typical students you have taught during this academic year. About how often has the typical student done each of the following? a. Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions TCLQUEST Never 7 2% 2 1% 9 1% Sometimes 166 53% 82 22% 248 36% Often 104 33% 146 38% 250 36% Very Often 39 12% 151 40% 190 27% 316 100% 381 100% 697 100% b. Made a class presentation TCLPRSNT Never 97 31% 44 12% 141 20% Sometimes 119 38% 110 29% 229 33% Often 62 20% 104 27% 166 24% Very Often 37 12% 123 32% 160 23% 315 100% 381 100% 696 100% c. Prepared two or more drafts of a paper or assignment before TREWROPA Never 125 40% 97 26% 222 32% turning it in Sometimes 101 33% 141 37% 242 35% Often 54 17% 77 20% 131 19% Very Often 29 9% 63 17% 92 13% 309 100% 378 100% 687 100% d. Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or TINTEGRA Never 51 16% 13 3% 64 9% information from various sources Sometimes 104 33% 77 20% 181 26% Often 97 31% 127 33% 224 32% Very Often 60 19% 164 43% 224 32% 312 100% 381 100% 693 100% e. Included diverse perspectives (different races, religions, TDIVCLAS Never 75 24% 64 17% 139 20% genders, political beliefs, etc.) in class discussions or writing Sometimes 102 33% 140 37% 242 35% assignments Often 89 29% 87 23% 176 25% Very Often 46 15% 90 24% 136 20% 312 100% 381 100% 693 100% 14
About how often has the typical student done each of the following? (continued) f. Come to class without completing readings or assignments TCLUNPRE Never 9 3% 29 8% 38 5% Sometimes 139 44% 237 63% 376 54% Often 103 33% 79 21% 182 26% Very Often 64 20% 32 8% 96 14% 315 100% 377 100% 692 100% g. Worked with other students on projects during class TCLASSGR Never 36 12% 39 10% 75 11% Sometimes 111 36% 118 31% 229 33% Often 114 37% 125 33% 239 35% Very Often 49 16% 100 26% 149 22% 310 100% 382 100% 692 100% h. Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class TOCCGRP Never 36 12% 40 10% 76 11% assignments Sometimes 165 53% 149 39% 314 45% Often 92 29% 114 30% 206 30% Very Often 19 6% 78 20% 97 14% 312 100% 381 100% 693 100% i. Put together ideas or concepts from different courses when TINTIDEA Never 58 19% 20 5% 78 11% completing assignments or during class discussions Sometimes 182 59% 141 37% 323 47% Often 52 17% 142 38% 194 28% Very Often 14 5% 74 20% 88 13% 306 100% 377 100% 683 100% j. Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary) TTUTOR Never 121 40% 102 28% 223 33% Sometimes 146 49% 190 51% 336 50% Often 28 9% 51 14% 79 12% Very Often 4 1% 27 7% 31 5% 299 100% 370 100% 669 100% k. Participated in a community-based project (e.g., service TCOMMPRO Never 150 50% 127 35% 277 42% learning) as part of a regular course Sometimes 103 34% 139 38% 242 36% Often 24 8% 59 16% 83 12% Very Often 22 7% 41 11% 63 9% 299 100% 366 100% 665 100% 15
About how often has the typical student done each of the following? (continued) l. Used an electronic medium (listserv, chat group, Internet, TITICADE Never 53 18% 44 12% 97 14% instant messaging, etc.) to discuss or complete an assignment Sometimes 101 34% 111 30% 212 31% Often 81 27% 111 30% 192 28% Very Often 66 22% 108 29% 174 26% 301 100% 374 100% 675 100% m. Used e-mail to communicate with an instructor TEMAIL Never 0 0% 3 1% 3 0% Sometimes 85 27% 54 14% 139 20% Often 110 35% 117 31% 227 33% Very Often 116 37% 205 54% 321 47% 311 100% 379 100% 690 100% n. Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor TGRADE Never 5 2% 2 1% 7 1% Sometimes 130 42% 125 33% 255 37% Often 110 35% 147 39% 257 37% Very Often 66 21% 105 28% 171 25% 311 100% 379 100% 690 100% o. Talked about career plans with a faculty member or advisor TPLANS Never 31 10% 9 2% 40 6% Sometimes 173 57% 126 33% 299 44% Often 72 24% 137 36% 209 31% Very Often 30 10% 106 28% 136 20% 306 100% 378 100% 684 100% p. Discussed ideas from his or her readings or classes with TIDEAS Never 63 21% 44 12% 107 16% faculty members outside of class Sometimes 187 61% 194 52% 381 56% Often 41 13% 92 25% 133 20% Very Often 14 5% 43 12% 57 8% 305 100% 373 100% 678 100% q. Received prompt written or oral feedback from faculty on his TFEED Never 3 1% 0 0% 3 0% or her academic performance Sometimes 39 13% 34 9% 73 11% Often 129 42% 144 38% 273 40% Very Often 133 44% 197 53% 330 49% 304 100% 375 100% 679 100% 16
About how often has the typical student done each of the following? (continued) r. Worked harder than usual to meet an instructor's standards or TWORKHRD Never 13 4% 5 1% 18 3% expectations Sometimes 165 54% 168 45% 333 49% Often 105 35% 147 40% 252 37% Very Often 21 7% 50 14% 71 11% 304 100% 370 100% 674 100% s. Worked with faculty members on activities other than TFACOTHR Never 106 36% 84 23% 190 29% coursework (committees, orientation, student life activities, Sometimes 149 50% 190 52% 339 51% etc.) Often 36 12% 75 20% 111 17% Very Often 5 2% 19 5% 24 4% 296 100% 368 100% 664 100% t. Discussed ideas from his or her readings or classes with others TOOCID05 Never 38 13% 37 11% 75 12% outside of class (other students, family members, co-workers, Sometimes 177 63% 194 55% 371 59% etc.) Often 56 20% 87 25% 143 23% Very Often 11 4% 33 9% 44 7% 282 100% 351 100% 633 100% u. Had serious conversations with students of a different race or TDIVRSTU Never 41 14% 47 13% 88 14% ethnicity than his or her own Sometimes 166 59% 174 50% 340 54% Often 56 20% 86 25% 142 22% Very Often 20 7% 42 12% 62 10% 283 100% 349 100% 632 100% v. Had serious conversations with students who are very different TDIFFSTU Never 46 16% 42 12% 88 14% from him or her in terms of their religious beliefs, political Sometimes 166 59% 200 57% 366 58% opinions, or personal values Often 49 18% 80 23% 129 21% Very Often 19 7% 26 7% 45 7% 280 100% 348 100% 628 100% w. Examined the strengths and weaknesses of his or her views on TOWNVIEW Never 38 13% 21 6% 59 9% a topic or issue Sometimes 168 58% 184 51% 352 54% Often 57 20% 122 34% 179 28% Very Often 26 9% 34 9% 60 9% 289 100% 361 100% 650 100% 17
About how often has the typical student done each of the following? (continued) x. Tried to better understand someone else's views by imagining TOTHRVW Never 30 11% 28 8% 58 9% how an issue looks from that person's perspective Sometimes 155 55% 173 49% 328 51% Often 72 25% 114 32% 186 29% Very Often 27 10% 38 11% 65 10% 284 100% 353 100% 637 100% y. Learned something that changed the way he or she understood TCHNGVW Never 9 3% 7 2% 16 2% an issue or concept Sometimes 135 46% 137 38% 272 42% Often 110 38% 167 46% 277 42% Very Often 38 13% 52 14% 90 14% 292 100% 363 100% 655 100% During the current school year, about how much reading and writing do you estimate the typical student has done? a. Number of assigned textbooks, books, or book-length packs of TREADASG None 6 2% 10 3% 16 2% course readings Between 1 and 4 155 52% 164 45% 319 48% Between 5 and 10 106 36% 136 37% 242 37% Between 11 and 20 24 8% 47 13% 71 11% More than 20 5 2% 8 2% 13 2% 296 100% 365 100% 661 100% b. Number of books read on his or her own (not assigned) for TREADOWN None 82 30% 76 22% 158 25% personal enjoyment or academic enrichment Between 1 and 4 178 64% 229 67% 407 66% Between 5 and 10 14 5% 35 10% 49 8% Between 11 and 20 2 1% 2 1% 4 1% More than 20 0 0% 2 1% 2 0% 276 100% 344 100% 620 100% c. Number of written papers or reports of 20 pages or more TWRTMR05 None 184 63% 106 29% 290 45% Between 1 and 4 100 34% 219 61% 319 49% Between 5 and 10 6 2% 31 9% 37 6% Between 11 and 20 1 0% 3 1% 4 1% More than 20 0 0% 1 0% 1 0% 291 100% 360 100% 651 100% 18
During the current school year, about how much reading and writing do you estimate the typical student has done? (continued) d. Number of written papers or reports between 5 and 19 pages TWRTMD05 None 42 14% 29 8% 71 11% Between 1 and 4 193 66% 203 56% 396 61% Between 5 and 10 42 14% 105 29% 147 23% Between 11 and 20 13 4% 20 6% 33 5% More than 20 1 0% 4 1% 5 1% 291 100% 361 100% 652 100% e. Number of written papers or reports of fewer than 5 pages TWRITSML None 11 4% 21 6% 32 5% Between 1 and 4 108 37% 135 38% 243 37% Between 5 and 10 108 37% 123 34% 231 36% Between 11 and 20 48 17% 60 17% 108 17% More than 20 14 5% 21 6% 35 5% 289 100% 360 100% 649 100% In a typical week, how many homework problem sets does the typical student complete? a. Number of problem sets that take the typical student more TPROBSTA None 28 10% 46 13% 74 12% than one hour to complete 1-2 111 40% 145 42% 256 41% 3-4 85 30% 93 27% 178 29% 5-6 29 10% 33 10% 62 10% More than 6 27 10% 26 8% 53 9% 280 100% 343 100% 623 100% b. Number of problem sets that take the typical student less than TPROBSTB None 32 12% 57 17% 89 14% one hour to complete 1-2 99 36% 127 37% 226 37% 3-4 84 30% 93 27% 177 29% 5-6 36 13% 34 10% 70 11% More than 6 27 10% 29 9% 56 9% 278 100% 340 100% 618 100% 19
About how many hours do you think the typical student should spend in a typical 7-day week doing each of the following? a. Preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, doing TEXPREP 0 1 0% 2 1% 3 0% homework or lab work, analyzing data, rehearsing, and other 1-5 50 17% 44 12% 94 14% academic activities) 6-10 51 17% 87 24% 138 21% 11-15 45 15% 68 19% 113 17% 16-20 63 21% 78 22% 141 21% 21-25 50 17% 34 9% 84 13% 26-30 28 9% 35 10% 63 10% More than 30 12 4% 13 4% 25 4% 300 100% 361 100% 661 100% b. Working for pay on campus TEXWRKON 0 30 10% 49 14% 79 13% 1-5 47 16% 61 18% 108 17% 6-10 112 39% 117 34% 229 36% 11-15 69 24% 70 21% 139 22% 16-20 27 9% 39 11% 66 10% 21-25 4 1% 3 1% 7 1% 26-30 1 0% 1 0% 2 0% More than 30 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 290 100% 340 100% 630 100% c. Working for pay off campus TEXWRKOF 0 38 13% 34 10% 72 11% 1-5 25 9% 35 10% 60 9% 6-10 99 34% 120 35% 219 34% 11-15 65 22% 80 23% 145 23% 16-20 46 16% 50 14% 96 15% 21-25 12 4% 11 3% 23 4% 26-30 4 1% 4 1% 8 1% More than 30 2 1% 12 3% 14 2% 291 100% 346 100% 637 100% 20
About how many hours do you think the typical student should spend in a typical 7-day week doing each of the following? (continued) FSSE 2009 Frequency Distributions d. Participating in co-curricular activities (organizations, campus TEXCOCUR 0 4 1% 10 3% 14 2% publications, student government, fraternity or sorority, 1-5 147 50% 178 50% 325 50% intercollegiate or intramural sports, etc.) 6-10 108 37% 117 33% 225 35% 11-15 25 8% 38 11% 63 10% 16-20 7 2% 9 3% 16 2% 21-25 3 1% 0 0% 3 0% 26-30 1 0% 1 0% 2 0% More than 30 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 295 100% 353 100% 648 100% e. Relaxing and socializing (watching TV, partying, etc.) TEXSOCIA 0 1 0% 3 1% 4 1% 1-5 81 28% 81 23% 162 25% 6-10 102 35% 150 43% 252 39% 11-15 54 19% 70 20% 124 19% 16-20 26 9% 30 9% 56 9% 21-25 12 4% 6 2% 18 3% 26-30 7 2% 5 1% 12 2% More than 30 8 3% 3 1% 11 2% 291 100% 348 100% 639 100% f. Providing care for dependents living with him or her (parents, TEXCARED 0 46 17% 53 16% 99 16% children, spouse, etc.) 1-5 108 39% 100 30% 208 34% 6-10 61 22% 81 24% 142 23% 11-15 36 13% 46 14% 82 13% 16-20 17 6% 33 10% 50 8% 21-25 3 1% 6 2% 9 1% 26-30 0 0% 4 1% 4 1% More than 30 4 1% 11 3% 15 2% 275 100% 334 100% 609 100% 21
About how many hours do you think the typical student actually spends in a typical 7-day week doing each of the following? FSSE 2009 Frequency Distributions g. Commuting to class (driving, walking, etc.) TEXCOMMU 0 12 4% 11 3% 23 4% 1-5 223 77% 267 77% 490 77% 6-10 42 14% 46 13% 88 14% 11-15 7 2% 14 4% 21 3% 16-20 5 2% 3 1% 8 1% 21-25 0 0% 1 0% 1 0% 26-30 0 0% 3 1% 3 0% More than 30 1 0% 1 0% 2 0% 290 100% 346 100% 636 100% a. Preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, doing TACTPREP 0 2 1% 4 1% 6 1% homework or lab work, analyzing data, rehearsing, and other 1-5 130 45% 124 35% 254 40% academic activities) 6-10 92 32% 129 37% 221 35% 11-15 46 16% 54 15% 100 16% 16-20 12 4% 23 7% 35 5% 21-25 3 1% 11 3% 14 2% 26-30 2 1% 3 1% 5 1% More than 30 1 0% 2 1% 3 0% 288 100% 350 100% 638 100% b. Working for pay on campus TACTWKON 0 27 10% 80 23% 107 17% 1-5 55 20% 58 17% 113 18% 6-10 86 31% 80 23% 166 27% 11-15 54 19% 72 21% 126 20% 16-20 44 16% 50 15% 94 15% 21-25 9 3% 2 1% 11 2% 26-30 2 1% 0 0% 2 0% More than 30 3 1% 0 0% 3 0% 280 100% 342 100% 622 100% 22
About how many hours do you think the typical student actually spends in a typical 7-day week doing each of the following? (continued) c. Working for pay off campus TACTWKOF 0 1 0% 5 1% 6 1% 1-5 17 6% 16 5% 33 5% 6-10 35 12% 30 9% 65 10% 11-15 51 18% 49 14% 100 16% 16-20 86 30% 106 31% 192 30% 21-25 48 17% 51 15% 99 16% 26-30 31 11% 49 14% 80 13% More than 30 17 6% 39 11% 56 9% 286 100% 345 100% 631 100% d. Participating in co-curricular activities (organizations, campus TACTCOCU 0 16 6% 30 9% 46 7% publications, student government, fraternity or sorority, 1-5 124 44% 170 49% 294 47% intercollegiate or intramural sports, etc.) 6-10 73 26% 73 21% 146 23% 11-15 37 13% 41 12% 78 12% 16-20 20 7% 24 7% 44 7% 21-25 10 4% 5 1% 15 2% 26-30 0 0% 2 1% 2 0% More than 30 3 1% 0 0% 3 0% 283 100% 345 100% 628 100% e. Relaxing and socializing (watching TV, partying, etc.) TACTSOCI 0 0 0% 1 0% 1 0% 1-5 16 6% 22 6% 38 6% 6-10 29 10% 78 23% 107 17% 11-15 77 27% 98 29% 175 28% 16-20 68 24% 78 23% 146 23% 21-25 46 16% 32 9% 78 12% 26-30 20 7% 16 5% 36 6% More than 30 30 10% 18 5% 48 8% 286 100% 343 100% 629 100% 23
About how many hours do you think the typical student actually spends in a typical 7-day week doing each of the following? (continued) f. Providing care for dependents living with him or her (parents, TACTCARE 0 38 14% 47 14% 85 14% children, spouse, etc.) 1-5 117 43% 103 31% 220 36% 6-10 54 20% 72 21% 126 21% 11-15 27 10% 39 12% 66 11% 16-20 26 9% 38 11% 64 10% 21-25 7 3% 16 5% 23 4% 26-30 2 1% 5 1% 7 1% More than 30 4 1% 15 4% 19 3% 275 100% 335 100% 610 100% g. Commuting to class (driving, walking, etc.) TACTCOMM 0 10 4% 5 1% 15 2% Select the response that represents the extent to which the typical student's examinations have challenged that student to do his or her best work. 1-5 183 65% 233 69% 416 67% 6-10 64 23% 74 22% 138 22% 11-15 16 6% 17 5% 33 5% 16-20 5 2% 4 1% 9 1% 21-25 2 1% 2 1% 4 1% 26-30 2 1% 4 1% 6 1% More than 30 1 0% 1 0% 2 0% 283 100% 340 100% 623 100% TEXAMS Very Little 4 1% 6 2% 10 2% 2 13 4% 10 3% 23 4% 3 18 6% 24 7% 42 6% 4 77 26% 61 17% 138 21% 5 88 30% 121 34% 209 32% 6 78 26% 102 28% 180 27% Very much 19 6% 35 10% 54 8% 297 100% 359 100% 656 100% 24
During the current school year, how much do you believe the typical student's coursework has emphasized the following mental activities? a. Memorizing facts, ideas, or methods from his or her courses TMEMORIZ Very little 16 6% 35 10% 51 8% and readings so he or she can repeat them pretty much in the Some 98 34% 128 36% 226 35% same form Quite a bit 118 41% 133 37% 251 39% Very much 58 20% 63 18% 121 19% 290 100% 359 100% 649 100% b. Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory, TANALYZE Very little 10 3% 10 3% 20 3% such as examining a particular case or situation in depth, and Some 97 33% 59 16% 156 24% considering its components Quite a bit 134 46% 186 52% 320 49% Very much 51 17% 103 29% 154 24% 292 100% 358 100% 650 100% c. Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information, TSYNTHES Very little 24 8% 19 5% 43 7% or experiences into new, more complex interpretations and Some 117 40% 80 22% 197 30% relationships Quite a bit 111 38% 146 41% 257 40% Very much 38 13% 112 31% 150 23% 290 100% 357 100% 647 100% d. Making judgments about the value of information, TEVALUAT Very little 30 10% 19 5% 49 8% arguments, or methods such as examining how others gathered Some 113 39% 83 23% 196 30% and interpreted data and assessing the soundness of their Quite a bit 110 38% 145 41% 255 39% conclusions Very much 35 12% 111 31% 146 23% 288 100% 358 100% 646 100% e. Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new TAPPLYIN Very little 26 9% 16 4% 42 7% situations Some 104 36% 81 23% 185 29% Quite a bit 110 38% 143 40% 253 39% Very much 47 16% 119 33% 166 26% 287 100% 359 100% 646 100% 25
To what extent has the typical student's experience at this institution contributed to his or her knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following areas? a. Writing clearly and effectively TGNWRITE Very little 12 4% 8 2% 20 3% Some 100 34% 84 24% 184 28% Quite a bit 138 47% 166 46% 304 47% Very much 42 14% 99 28% 141 22% 292 100% 357 100% 649 100% b. Speaking clearly and effectively TGNSPEAK Very little 17 6% 8 2% 25 4% Some 118 41% 91 26% 209 32% Quite a bit 126 44% 164 46% 290 45% Very much 28 10% 92 26% 120 19% 289 100% 355 100% 644 100% c. Thinking critically and analytically TGNANALY Very little 22 8% 10 3% 32 5% Some 91 31% 70 20% 161 25% Quite a bit 141 48% 166 47% 307 47% Very much 38 13% 109 31% 147 23% 292 100% 355 100% 647 100% d. Analyzing quantitative problems TGNQUANT Very little 32 11% 25 7% 57 9% Some 127 44% 124 36% 251 39% Quite a bit 105 36% 133 38% 238 37% Very much 24 8% 67 19% 91 14% 288 100% 349 100% 637 100% e. Using computing and information technology TGNCMPTS Very little 16 5% 5 1% 21 3% Some 80 27% 78 22% 158 24% Quite a bit 151 52% 149 42% 300 46% Very much 44 15% 123 35% 167 26% 291 100% 355 100% 646 100% f. Working effectively with others TGNOTHER Very little 8 3% 8 2% 16 2% Some 107 37% 67 19% 174 27% Quite a bit 132 45% 175 49% 307 47% Very much 46 16% 107 30% 153 24% 293 100% 357 100% 650 100% 26
To what extent has the typical student's experience at this institution contributed to his or her knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following areas? (cont.) g. Learning effectively on his or her own TGNINQ Very little 16 5% 10 3% 26 4% Some 115 40% 92 26% 207 32% Quite a bit 129 44% 170 48% 299 46% Very much 31 11% 83 23% 114 18% 291 100% 355 100% 646 100% h. Understanding himself or herself TGNSELF Very little 24 8% 13 4% 37 6% Some 118 41% 111 32% 229 36% Quite a bit 108 38% 152 44% 260 41% Very much 35 12% 71 20% 106 17% 285 100% 347 100% 632 100% i. Understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds TGNDIVER Very little 41 14% 26 7% 67 11% Some 132 45% 149 43% 281 44% Quite a bit 91 31% 117 34% 208 33% Very much 27 9% 55 16% 82 13% 291 100% 347 100% 638 100% j. Solving complex real-world problems TGNPROBS Very little 47 16% 21 6% 68 11% Some 151 52% 157 45% 308 48% Quite a bit 77 26% 130 37% 207 32% Very much 17 6% 44 13% 61 9% 292 100% 352 100% 644 100% k. Developing a personal code of values and ethics TGNETHIC Very little 29 10% 18 5% 47 7% Some 145 50% 126 36% 271 43% Quite a bit 83 29% 138 40% 221 35% Very much 31 11% 66 19% 97 15% 288 100% 348 100% 636 100% l. Developing a deepened sense of spirituality TGNSPIRI Very little 100 35% 118 34% 218 35% Some 116 41% 131 38% 247 39% Quite a bit 48 17% 62 18% 110 18% Very much 18 6% 33 10% 51 8% 282 100% 344 100% 626 100% 27
To what extent has the typical student's experience at this institution contributed to his or her knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following areas? (cont.) m. Acquiring a broad general education TGNGENLE Very little 10 3% 8 2% 18 3% Some 72 25% 55 16% 127 20% Quite a bit 142 49% 200 57% 342 53% Very much 67 23% 89 25% 156 24% 291 100% 352 100% 643 100% n. Acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills TGNWORK Very little 19 7% 2 1% 21 3% Some 109 37% 77 22% 186 29% Quite a bit 126 43% 160 45% 286 44% Very much 37 13% 114 32% 151 23% 291 100% 353 100% 644 100% o. Voting in local, state, or national elections TGNCITZN Very little 62 22% 54 16% 116 19% Some 124 44% 155 46% 279 45% Quite a bit 76 27% 101 30% 177 28% Very much 22 8% 28 8% 50 8% 284 100% 338 100% 622 100% p. Contributing to the welfare of his or her community TGNCOMMU Very little 48 17% 29 8% 77 12% Some 138 49% 155 45% 293 47% Quite a bit 75 27% 109 32% 184 29% Very much 22 8% 51 15% 73 12% 283 100% 344 100% 627 100% 28
What is the general discipline of your academic appointment? (Please specify an academic discipline) APDISCOL Arts and humanities 108 41% 66 20% 174 30% Biological science 14 5% 17 5% 31 5% Business 13 5% 47 15% 60 10% Education 23 9% 56 17% 79 13% Engineering 1 0% 0 0% 1 0% Physical science 44 17% 22 7% 66 11% Professional 4 2% 24 7% 28 5% Social science 35 13% 43 13% 78 13% Other 22 8% 49 15% 71 12% 264 100% 324 100% 588 100% 29