Note: The core section of UCUES has slightly
different items for upper division students (designated by [UD]) and lower division students (designated by
[LD]). The definition of upper division for this
survey is Berkeley undergraduates who
1. had officially declared a major, and
2. are either first-time freshmen with 60 or more semester units (exclusive of AP credit)
or transfer students with any number of units.
Definitions vary for other UC campuses.
This year's survey has three parts:
I. Time use, academic and personal development, academic engagement,
overall satisfaction, and evaluation of the educational experience.
II. Background information
III. A randomly assigned module emphasizing academic experience, civic engagement,
personal development, or items of special interest to the campus
Part I: TIME, STUDENT DEVELOPMENT, ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT, CAMPUS CLIMATE,
SATISFACTION, AND EVALUATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
1. Time Allocation
1. How many hours do you spend in a typical week (7 days) on the following
activities?
0
1-5
6-10
11-15
16-20
21-25
26-30
More than
30
Attending classes,
discussion sections or labs
23(0.2%)
257(2.2%)
1436(12.2%)
3849(32.8%)
3862(32.9%)
1605(13.7%)
464(4.0%)
229(2.0%)
Studying and other
academic activities outside of class
62(0.5%)
1398(12.0%)
2849(24.4%)
2660(22.8%)
2056(17.6%)
1141(9.8%)
682(5.9%)
810(6.9%)
Paid employment
(include paid internships)
6094(52.6%)
872(7.5%)
1587(13.7%)
1470(12.7%)
913(7.9%)
334(2.9%)
157(1.4%)
149(1.3%)
Of your total
hours spent working for pay, about how many hours did you work on
campus?
8080(70.3%)
612(5.3%)
1130(9.8%)
954(8.3%)
447(3.9%)
138(1.2%)
55(0.5%)
76(0.7%)
Of your total
hours spent working for pay, about how many hours were related to your academic
interests?
8623(75.0%)
991(8.6%)
790(6.9%)
526(4.6%)
317(2.8%)
127(1.1%)
51(0.4%)
78(0.7%)
Academic and Personal Development
2. Please rate your level of proficiency in the following areas when you
started at this campus and now.
When you started here
Current ability level
Analytical and
critical thinking skills
138(1.2%)
481(4.1%)
3242(27.7%)
4800(41.0%)
2448(20.9%)
608(5.2%)
23(0.2%)
85(0.7%)
636(5.5%)
3192(27.4%)
5668(48.6%)
2050(17.6%)
Ability to be clear
and effective when writing
213(1.8%)
895(7.6%)
3287(28.1%)
4335(37.0%)
2336(20.0%)
641(5.5%)
47(0.4%)
197(1.7%)
1315(11.3%)
3971(34.0%)
4556(39.1%)
1581(13.6%)
Ability to read
and comprehend academic material
149(1.3%)
779(6.7%)
3353(28.7%)
4613(39.4%)
2229(19.0%)
580(5.0%)
36(0.3%)
100(0.9%)
877(7.5%)
3493(29.9%)
5227(44.8%)
1937(16.6%)
Foreign language
skills
522(4.5%)
1766(15.1%)
3900(33.4%)
3228(27.6%)
1501(12.9%)
759(6.5%)
594(5.1%)
1818(15.6%)
3346(28.8%)
2882(24.8%)
1921(16.5%)
1075(9.2%)
Understanding of a
specific field of study
347(3.0%)
1840(15.8%)
4734(40.6%)
3648(31.3%)
894(7.7%)
210(1.8%)
34(0.3%)
119(1.0%)
914(7.8%)
3378(29.0%)
5154(44.3%)
2045(17.6%)
When you started here
Current ability level
Quantitative
(mathematical and statistical) skills
221(1.9%)
714(6.1%)
3024(25.9%)
4390(37.6%)
2477(21.2%)
843(7.2%)
199(1.7%)
662(5.7%)
2528(21.7%)
4090(35.2%)
2970(25.5%)
1176(10.1%)
Ability to speak
clearly and effectively in English
66(0.6%)
261(2.2%)
1624(13.9%)
3364(28.8%)
3253(27.9%)
3111(26.6%)
42(0.4%)
105(0.9%)
760(6.5%)
2709(23.3%)
4086(35.1%)
3943(33.9%)
Understanding
international perspectives (economic political, social, cultural)
317(2.7%)
1693(14.5%)
4261(36.6%)
3546(30.4%)
1402(12.0%)
432(3.7%)
87(0.7%)
353(3.0%)
1534(13.2%)
3571(30.7%)
4222(36.3%)
1858(16.0%)
Leadership
skills
203(1.7%)
984(8.4%)
3522(30.2%)
4047(34.7%)
2135(18.3%)
757(6.5%)
120(1.0%)
482(4.1%)
2057(17.7%)
3963(34.1%)
3514(30.2%)
1485(12.8%)
Computer
skills
159(1.4%)
619(5.3%)
3538(30.4%)
4296(36.9%)
2089(17.9%)
941(8.1%)
66(0.6%)
245(2.1%)
1849(15.9%)
4233(36.4%)
3571(30.7%)
1665(14.3%)
When you started here
Current ability level
Internet
skills
91(0.8%)
250(2.1%)
2098(18.0%)
4008(34.4%)
3141(27.0%)
2053(17.6%)
26(0.2%)
54(0.5%)
743(6.4%)
3053(26.3%)
4515(38.9%)
3225(27.8%)
Library research
skills
473(4.1%)
1948(16.7%)
4422(38.0%)
3396(29.2%)
1065(9.1%)
338(2.9%)
131(1.1%)
526(4.5%)
2077(17.9%)
4199(36.1%)
3479(29.9%)
1207(10.4%)
Other research
skills
309(2.7%)
1385(11.9%)
4518(39.0%)
4019(34.7%)
1045(9.0%)
321(2.8%)
93(0.8%)
339(2.9%)
2140(18.5%)
4520(39.0%)
3420(29.5%)
1068(9.2%)
Ability to prepare
and make a presentation
172(1.5%)
739(6.4%)
3517(30.3%)
4741(40.8%)
1907(16.4%)
539(4.6%)
66(0.6%)
255(2.2%)
1744(15.1%)
4448(38.4%)
3820(33.0%)
1242(10.7%)
Interpersonal
(social) skills
169(1.5%)
815(7.0%)
3152(27.1%)
4215(36.3%)
2243(19.3%)
1033(8.9%)
113(1.0%)
335(2.9%)
1372(11.8%)
3677(31.7%)
4057(34.9%)
2059(17.7%)
3. Similarly, please rate your abilities now and when you first began at
this university on the following dimensions.
When you started here
Current ability level
Ability to
appreciate, tolerate and understand racial and ethnic diversity
83(0.7%)
336(2.9%)
1717(14.8%)
3762(32.4%)
3410(29.3%)
2317(19.9%)
93(0.8%)
128(1.1%)
606(5.2%)
2270(19.6%)
4587(39.6%)
3889(33.6%)
Ability to
appreciate the fine arts (e.g., painting, music, drama, dance)
166(1.4%)
659(5.7%)
2372(20.4%)
3683(31.7%)
2711(23.3%)
2030(17.5%)
135(1.2%)
365(3.2%)
1331(11.5%)
3112(26.9%)
3620(31.2%)
3022(26.1%)
Ability to
appreciate cultural and global diversity
82(0.7%)
333(2.9%)
2118(18.3%)
4212(36.4%)
2960(25.6%)
1877(16.2%)
82(0.7%)
136(1.2%)
823(7.1%)
2830(24.5%)
4173(36.1%)
3512(30.4%)
Understanding the
importance of personal social responsibility
104(0.9%)
508(4.4%)
2326(20.1%)
4384(37.8%)
2751(23.7%)
1522(13.1%)
64(0.6%)
137(1.2%)
762(6.6%)
2785(24.1%)
4515(39.1%)
3273(28.4%)
Self awareness and
understanding
149(1.3%)
636(5.5%)
2894(24.9%)
4400(37.9%)
2365(20.4%)
1157(10.0%)
76(0.7%)
148(1.3%)
861(7.4%)
2982(25.7%)
4548(39.2%)
2982(25.7%)
Campus Climate for Diversity
4. Indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following
statements.
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Somewhat
disagree
Somewhat
agree
Agree
Strongly
agree
I feel free to
express my political beliefs on campus
232(2.0%)
353(3.0%)
779(6.7%)
2545(21.9%)
4838(41.7%)
2867(24.7%)
I feel free to
express my religious beliefs on campus
213(1.8%)
366(3.2%)
807(7.0%)
2500(21.6%)
4955(42.9%)
2719(23.5%)
Students are
respected here regardless of their economic or social class
261(2.3%)
578(5.0%)
1126(9.7%)
3009(26.0%)
4440(38.4%)
2163(18.7%)
Students are
respected here regardless of their gender
136(1.2%)
278(2.4%)
688(5.9%)
2142(18.5%)
5354(46.2%)
2994(25.8%)
Students are
respected here regardless of their race or ethnicity
314(2.7%)
577(5.0%)
1154(10.0%)
2903(25.0%)
4484(38.7%)
2163(18.7%)
Students are
respected here regardless of their religious beliefs
226(2.0%)
442(3.8%)
1174(10.1%)
2952(25.5%)
4676(40.4%)
2109(18.2%)
Students are
respected here regardless of their political beliefs
352(3.0%)
667(5.8%)
1541(13.3%)
3070(26.5%)
4124(35.6%)
1841(15.9%)
Students are
respected here regardless of their sexual orientation
150(1.3%)
284(2.5%)
800(6.9%)
2661(23.0%)
5001(43.2%)
2686(23.2%)
Academic Engagement
5. How frequently during this academic year have you done each of the
following?
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Somewhat
often
Often
Very
often
Turned in a course
assignment late
5602(48.2%)
4100(35.3%)
1298(11.2%)
348(3.0%)
183(1.6%)
89(0.8%)
Gone to class
without completing assigned reading
496(4.3%)
1714(14.8%)
3459(29.9%)
2530(21.8%)
2005(17.3%)
1376(11.9%)
Gone to class
unprepared
649(5.6%)
2874(24.8%)
4176(36.0%)
1981(17.1%)
1247(10.8%)
665(5.7%)
Skipped
class
1214(10.5%)
4333(37.6%)
3448(29.9%)
1296(11.3%)
740(6.4%)
486(4.2%)
Raised your
standard for acceptable effort due to the high standards of a faculty
member
753(6.5%)
1271(11.0%)
2942(25.5%)
2874(24.9%)
2732(23.7%)
966(8.4%)
Extensively revised
a paper at least once before submitting it to be graded
977(8.4%)
1713(14.8%)
2591(22.3%)
2059(17.8%)
2406(20.7%)
1850(16.0%)
Sought academic
help from instructor or tutor when needed
1346(11.6%)
2320(20.1%)
3022(26.1%)
1991(17.2%)
1806(15.6%)
1079(9.3%)
Worked on class
projects or studied as a group with other classmates outside of class
629(5.4%)
1877(16.2%)
3217(27.7%)
2389(20.6%)
2054(17.7%)
1428(12.3%)
Helped a classmate
better understand the course material when studying together
593(5.1%)
1577(13.6%)
3544(30.5%)
2707(23.3%)
2116(18.2%)
1070(9.2%)
6. How frequently have you engaged in these activities so far this academic
year?
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Somewhat
often
Often
Very
often
Taken a small
research-oriented seminar with faculty
7948(68.7%)
1200(10.4%)
1008(8.7%)
595(5.1%)
500(4.3%)
325(2.8%)
Communicated with a
faculty member by email or in person
475(4.1%)
1864(16.1%)
3850(33.3%)
2240(19.4%)
1792(15.5%)
1333(11.5%)
Talked with the
instructor outside of class about issues and concepts derived from a
course
2385(20.6%)
3160(27.3%)
2895(25.0%)
1458(12.6%)
997(8.6%)
664(5.7%)
Interacted with
faculty during lecture class sessions
2284(19.8%)
3196(27.7%)
2770(24.0%)
1526(13.2%)
980(8.5%)
780(6.8%)
Worked with a
faculty member on an activity other than coursework (e.g., student organization, campus
committee, cultural activity)
7407(64.1%)
1735(15.0%)
1013(8.8%)
615(5.3%)
421(3.6%)
373(3.2%)
7. During this academic year, how often have you done each of the
following?
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Somewhat
often
Often
Very
often
Contributed to a
class discussion
260(2.2%)
1472(12.7%)
3500(30.2%)
2429(21.0%)
2166(18.7%)
1767(15.2%)
Brought up ideas or
concepts from different courses during class discussions
1119(9.7%)
2616(22.6%)
3303(28.6%)
2003(17.3%)
1522(13.2%)
997(8.6%)
Asked an
insightful question in class
1099(9.5%)
2662(23.0%)
3627(31.4%)
1956(16.9%)
1362(11.8%)
857(7.4%)
Found a course so
interesting that you did more work than was required
1811(15.7%)
3020(26.2%)
3241(28.1%)
1693(14.7%)
1088(9.4%)
678(5.9%)
Chosen challenging
courses, when possible, even though you might lower your GPA by doing
so
869(7.5%)
1624(14.0%)
3015(26.0%)
2283(19.7%)
2063(17.8%)
1720(14.9%)
Made a class
presentation
1463(12.7%)
2806(24.3%)
3739(32.4%)
1877(16.2%)
1050(9.1%)
620(5.4%)
Had a class in
which the professor knew or learned your name
936(8.1%) Artistic, creative
professions 1682(14.6%) Business, finance-related
professions 780(6.8%) Education 1248(10.8%) Engineering, computer
programming 1099(9.5%) Law 2219(19.2%) Medicine, health-related
professions 429(3.7%) Psychology, helping
professions 929(8.0%) Researcher, scientist 1064(9.2%) Other (please specify
below) 1164(10.1%) I have no idea
whatsoever [282 missing] (Select one)
[Open-ended text field]
661(5.7%) Bachelor's degree (BA, BS,
etc.) 99(0.9%) Teaching credential 1430(12.4%) Business master's
(MBA) 797(6.9%) Other professional master's
(MEd, MPP, MPH, MFA, MLIS, MSN, MSW, M.ARCH, etc) 1415(12.2%) Academic master's (MA,
MS, etc.) 1099(9.5%) Law degree (LLB or
JD) 370(3.2%) Medical doctorate other
than MD (DO, DDS, DVM, etc) 1084(9.4%) Medical doctor (MD) 2297(19.8%) Doctorate (PhD, EdD,
etc) 467(4.0%) Multiple doctoral degrees
(MD/PhD) 1853(16.0%) I don't know yet [260 missing] (Select one)
12. Indicate the following research and creative activities that you are
currently doing or have completed as a UC student.
Yes, doing now or
have done
No
A research
project, creative activity, or paper as part of your coursework
9607(83.0%)
1972(17.0%)
At least one student
research course (e.g., course 99)
2586(22.4%)
8957(77.6%)
At least one
independent study course (e.g., 199)
2194(19.0%)
9329(81.0%)
Assist faculty in
researchwith course credit
1936(16.8%)
9607(83.2%)
Assist faculty in
researchfor pay without course credit
1018(8.8%)
10501(91.2%)
Assist faculty in
researchas a volunteer without course credit
1489(12.9%)
10029(87.1%)
Work on
creative projects under the direction of faculty with course
credit
1841(16.0%)
9678(84.0%)
Work on
creative projects under the direction of faculty for pay without
course credit
412(3.6%)
11100(96.4%)
Work on
creative projects under the direction of faculty as a volunteer
without course credit
849(7.4%)
10641(92.6%)
Overall Satisfaction and Agreement
13. Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of
your University education.
Very
dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Somewhat
dissatisfied
Somewhat
satisfied
Satisfied
Very
satisfied
UC grade point
average
1055(9.1%)
1724(14.9%)
2381(20.6%)
2864(24.7%)
2610(22.5%)
952(8.2%)
Overall social
experience
385(3.3%)
779(6.7%)
1582(13.7%)
3415(29.5%)
3749(32.4%)
1678(14.5%)
Overall academic
experience
189(1.6%)
445(3.8%)
1181(10.2%)
3187(27.6%)
4519(39.1%)
2047(17.7%)
Value of your
education for the price you're paying
466(4.0%)
675(5.8%)
1327(11.5%)
2848(24.6%)
3505(30.3%)
2752(23.8%)
14. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements.
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Disagree
somewhat
Agree
somewhat
Agree
Strongly
agree
I feel that I
belong at this campus
266(2.3%)
443(3.8%)
942(8.2%)
2857(24.7%)
4134(35.8%)
2914(25.2%)
Knowing what I
know now, I would still choose to enroll at this campus
314(2.7%)
343(3.0%)
867(7.5%)
1965(17.0%)
3498(30.2%)
4599(39.7%)
[LD] Evaluation of the Educational
Experience
[UD] Evaluation of the Major
[UD] The next section of this
questionnaire asks you to evaluate your major based on your experience. Below are listed
your major(s) according to University records. Please select the major that you will
evaluate. If you have changed majors and would like to evaluate your new
major, please write your new major in the space provided and select that major.
5291(91.0%) [first major listed]
400(6.9%) [second major listed, if double major]
124(2.1%) [selected and wrote in new major not listed above]
[UD] 15. Were the following factors very
important to you in deciding on your major?
Yes
No
Intellectual
curiosity
5628(94.3%)
338(5.7%)
Leads to a high
paying job
2173(36.6%)
3762(63.4%)
Prepares me for a
fulfilling career
4563(76.8%)
1382(23.2%)
Complements desire
to study abroad
1668(28.1%)
4264(71.9%)
Parental
desires
1011(17.1%)
4918(82.9%)
Easy
requirements
966(16.3%)
4969(83.7%)
Allows time for
other activities
1760(29.7%)
4165(70.3%)
Provides
international opportunities
2629(44.3%)
3309(55.7%)
Prestige
2634(44.5%)
3291(55.5%)
Couldn't get into
my first choice of major
474(8.0%)
5429(92.0%)
Interest in
subject area
5744(96.4%)
213(3.6%)
Prepares me for
graduate/professional school
4048(68.2%)
1886(31.8%)
[Open-ended text
field]
470(30.2%)
1085(69.8%)
[UD] Answer the following questions about courses
in your major.
[LD] Answer the following questions about your
coursework in general.
16. Thinking back over your coursework this academic year, how often were
you REQUIRED to do the following?
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Somewhat
often
Often
Very often
Recognize or
recall specific facts, terms and concepts
48(0.4%)
177(1.5%)
995(8.6%)
1897(16.4%)
3705(32.1%)
4726(40.9%)
Explain methods,
ideas, or concepts and use them to solve problems
103(0.9%)
341(3.0%)
968(8.4%)
1806(15.7%)
3709(32.2%)
4586(39.8%)
Break down
material into component parts or arguments into assumptions to see the basis for
different outcomes and conclusions
186(1.6%)
721(6.3%)
1601(13.9%)
2390(20.8%)
3346(29.1%)
3247(28.3%)
Judge the value of
information, ideas, actions, and conclusions based on the soundness of sources, methods
and reasoning
220(1.9%)
790(6.9%)
1778(15.4%)
2394(20.8%)
3281(28.5%)
3048(26.5%)
Create or generate
new ideas, products or ways of understanding
338(2.9%)
1189(10.3%)
2108(18.3%)
2514(21.8%)
2834(24.6%)
2534(22.0%)
17. Thinking back on this academic year, how often have you done each of
the following?
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Somewhat
often
Often
Very often
Used facts and
examples to support your viewpoint
72(0.6%)
257(2.2%)
1022(8.9%)
1966(17.1%)
3752(32.6%)
4448(38.6%)
Incorporated ideas
or concepts from different courses when completing assignments
160(1.4%)
786(6.8%)
2070(18.0%)
2650(23.0%)
3212(27.9%)
2624(22.8%)
Examined how
others gathered and interpreted data and assessed the soundness of their
conclusions
329(2.9%)
1194(10.4%)
2346(20.4%)
2806(24.4%)
2804(24.4%)
2019(17.6%)
Reconsidered your
own position on a topic after assessing the arguments of others
251(2.2%)
818(7.1%)
2625(22.8%)
2880(25.0%)
2935(25.5%)
1991(17.3%)
[LD] 18. Please answer the following questions
about your educational experience overall.
[UD] 18. Please answer the following questions
about your major.
Yes
No
Do you understand
how the requirements of your major combine to produce a coherent understanding of a field
of study?
5381(90.4%)
569(9.6%)
Are the program
requirements well defined?
5467(91.9%)
482(8.1%)
Are department
rules and policies clearly communicated?
5249(88.3%)
694(11.7%)
Is the description
of the major in the catalog accurate?
5494(93.2%)
401(6.8%)
Yes
No
Are there open
channels of communication between faculty and students regarding student needs, concerns,
and suggestions?
9642(83.7%)
1881(16.3%)
Are students
treated equitably and fairly by the faculty?
10046(87.3%)
1468(12.7%)
Do faculty clearly
explain what constitutes plagiarism and its consequences?
10377(90.1%)
1141(9.9%)
Do faculty provide
prompt and useful feedback on student work?
8831(76.8%)
2669(23.2%)
[LD] 19. How satisfied are you with each of the
following aspects of your educational experience?
[UD] 19. How satisfied are you with each of the
following aspects of your educational experience in the major?
Very
dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Somewhat
dissatisfied
Somewhat
satisfied
Satisfied
Very
satisfied
Variety of courses
available in your major
179(3.0%)
352(5.9%)
807(13.6%)
1583(26.6%)
2069(34.8%)
951(16.0%)
Quality of
lower-division courses in your major
189(3.2%)
395(6.8%)
929(16.0%)
1744(30.0%)
1866(32.1%)
699(12.0%)
Quality of
upper-division courses in your major
69(1.2%)
142(2.4%)
409(6.9%)
1238(20.9%)
2479(41.8%)
1587(26.8%)
Very
dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Somewhat
dissatisfied
Somewhat
satisfied
Satisfied
Very
satisfied
Advising by
faculty on academic matters
345(3.0%)
703(6.2%)
1598(14.0%)
4100(35.9%)
3580(31.4%)
1091(9.6%)
Advising by
student peer advisors on academic matters
298(2.7%)
605(5.5%)
1708(15.5%)
4983(45.1%)
2856(25.8%)
600(5.4%)
Advising by
school or college staff on academic matters
414(3.7%)
718(6.4%)
1618(14.3%)
4194(37.1%)
3394(30.0%)
968(8.6%)
Advising by
departmental staff on academic matters
325(2.9%)
580(5.1%)
1397(12.3%)
3957(35.0%)
3606(31.9%)
1455(12.9%)
Quality of faculty
instruction
104(0.9%)
253(2.2%)
749(6.5%)
2804(24.5%)
5136(44.9%)
2405(21.0%)
Quality of
teaching by graduate student GSI's (TA's)
219(1.9%)
383(3.3%)
1116(9.7%)
3222(28.1%)
4431(38.7%)
2084(18.2%)
Availability of
courses for general education or breadth requirements
265(2.3%)
518(4.6%)
1391(12.2%)
3374(29.7%)
4363(38.4%)
1458(12.8%)
Availability of
courses needed for graduation
267(2.3%)
509(4.4%)
1330(11.6%)
3203(28.0%)
4675(40.9%)
1460(12.8%)
Access to small
classes
667(5.8%)
1236(10.8%)
2310(20.2%)
3317(29.0%)
2960(25.8%)
963(8.4%)
Access to faculty
outside of class
263(2.3%)
565(4.9%)
1520(13.3%)
3811(33.4%)
4082(35.7%)
1178(10.3%)
Ability to get
into a major that you want
345(3.0%)
451(4.0%)
915(8.0%)
2362(20.7%)
4643(40.8%)
2676(23.5%)
Opportunities for
research experience or to produce creative products
396(3.5%)
816(7.2%)
2002(17.7%)
3731(33.0%)
3133(27.7%)
1217(10.8%)
Educational
enrichment programs (e.g., study abroad, UCDC, internships)
272(2.4%)
557(5.0%)
1536(13.7%)
3979(35.4%)
3695(32.8%)
1210(10.8%)
Accessibility of
library staff
106(0.9%)
247(2.2%)
898(8.0%)
3850(34.1%)
4727(41.9%)
1454(12.9%)
Availability of
library research materials
96(0.8%)
183(1.6%)
707(6.2%)
3100(27.4%)
4910(43.4%)
2329(20.6%)
4322(37.9%) Zero 3051(26.8%) 1 2364(20.7%) 2 1063(9.3%) 3 594(5.2%) 4 or more [439 missing] (Select one)
21. You told us earlier how much time you spend studying and working in a
week. How many hours do you spend on each of these other activities in a typical 7 day
week?
0
1-5
6-10
11-15
16-20
21-25
26-30
More than
30
Attending movies,
concerts, sports, or other entertainment events
3265(28.4%)
6894(59.9%)
885(7.7%)
242(2.1%)
110(1.0%)
44(0.4%)
21(0.2%)
40(0.3%)
Performing
community service or volunteer activities
5891(51.5%)
4052(35.4%)
921(8.0%)
326(2.8%)
135(1.2%)
48(0.4%)
25(0.2%)
51(0.4%)
Participating in
physical exercise, recreational sports, or physically active hobbies
1952(17.0%)
5976(52.0%)
2367(20.6%)
695(6.0%)
227(2.0%)
121(1.1%)
57(0.5%)
94(0.8%)
Participating in
spiritual or religious activities
7875(68.6%)
2597(22.6%)
544(4.7%)
240(2.1%)
117(1.0%)
45(0.4%)
21(0.2%)
36(0.3%)
Participating in
student clubs or organizations
4408(38.6%)
4041(35.4%)
1598(14.0%)
715(6.3%)
353(3.1%)
123(1.1%)
59(0.5%)
123(1.1%)
Pursuing a
recreational or creative interest (arts/crafts, reading, music, hobbies,
etc.)
2057(17.9%)
5414(47.2%)
2371(20.7%)
890(7.8%)
384(3.3%)
154(1.3%)
64(0.6%)
135(1.2%)
0
1-5
6-10
11-15
16-20
21-25
26-30
More than
30
Socializing with
friends
335(2.9%)
3876(33.7%)
3629(31.6%)
1867(16.3%)
843(7.3%)
371(3.2%)
166(1.4%)
402(3.5%)
Partying
5127(44.7%)
4456(38.8%)
1201(10.5%)
389(3.4%)
153(1.3%)
65(0.6%)
30(0.3%)
60(0.5%)
Spending time with
family
6010(52.9%)
3398(29.9%)
900(7.9%)
449(4.0%)
208(1.8%)
110(1.0%)
53(0.5%)
230(2.0%)
Using the computer
for non-academic purposes (games, shopping, email/instant messaging,
etc.)
23. What is the SINGLE, MOST IMPORTANT thing that your campus could
realistically do to create a better undergraduate experience for students like you?
[Contact OSR for more information]
PART II: YOUR BACKGROUND AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
8498(73.9%) I was born in the U.S. 733(6.4%) 1991 or earlier 168(1.5%) 1992 132(1.1%) 1993 140(1.2%) 1994 137(1.2%) 1995 146(1.3%) 1996 130(1.1%) 1997 140(1.2%) 1998 126(1.1%) 1999 187(1.6%) 2000 190(1.7%) 2001 180(1.6%) 2002 179(1.6%) 2003 193(1.7%) 2004 127(1.1%) 2005 48(0.4%) 2006 40(0.3%) 2007 or later [339 missing] (Select one)
7005(61.1%) English is my native
language 2282(19.9%) Before I was 5 years
old 1290(11.3%) When I was 6 to 10 years
old 652(5.7%) When I was 11 to 15 years
old 236(2.1%) After turning 16 years
old [368 missing] (Select one)
3. To the best of your knowledge, where were these relatives born?
Outside U.S.
InU.S.
My
mother
6976(60.7%)
4523(39.3%)
My
father
6851(59.7%)
4631(40.3%)
My mother's
mother
7530(66.1%)
3869(33.9%)
My father's
mother
7473(65.6%)
3915(34.4%)
My mother's
father
7593(66.6%)
3802(33.4%)
My father's
father
7387(65.3%)
3934(34.7%)
369(5.3%)
None (did not receive any education in a foreign country) 1343(19.4%) Less than the equivalent
of high school in the U.S. 1834(26.5%) U.S. high school
equivalent 525(7.6%) Equivalent of a U.S.
associate's or postsecondary certificate 2102(30.4%) Equivalent of a U.S.
bachelor's 58(0.8%) Post-baccalaureate
certificate 391(5.7%) Equivalent of a U.S.
master's 168(2.4%) A professional degree 123(1.8%) Equivalent of a U.S.
doctorate 3527(51.8%)
None (did not receive any education in U.S.) 305(4.5%) Less than high school 136(2.0%) GED 345(5.1%) High school degree 642(9.4%) Associate's degree or
postsecondary certificate 634(9.3%) Bachelor's degree 125(1.8%) Post-baccalaureate
certificate (e.g., teaching certificate) 739(10.9%) Master's 168(2.5%) Professional degree 187(2.7%) Doctorate
85(1.9%) Less than high
school 80(1.8%) GED 875(19.4%) High school degree 510(11.3%) Associate's degree or
postsecondary certificate 1273(28.2%) Bachelor's degree 341(7.6%) Post-baccalaureate
certificate (e.g., teaching certificate) 833(18.5%) Master's 310(6.9%) Professional degree 201(4.5%) Doctorate
347(5.1%) None (did
not receive any education in a foreign country) 1244(18.5%) Less than the equivalent
of high school in the U.S. 1561(23.2%) U.S. high school
equivalent 366(5.4%) Equivalent of a U.S.
associate's or postsecondary certificate 2044(30.3%) Equivalent of a U.S.
bachelor's 64(0.9%) Post-baccalaureate
certificate 595(8.8%) Equivalent of a U.S.
master's 225(3.3%) A professional degree 294(4.4%) Equivalent of a U.S.
doctorate
3069(46.1%) None (did not receive any
education in U.S.) 273(4.1%) Less than high school 105(1.6%) GED 261(3.9%) High school degree 388(5.8%) Associate's degree or
postsecondary certificate 578(8.7%) Bachelor's degree 53(0.8%) Post-baccalaureate
certificate (e.g., teaching certificate) 1009(15.1%) Master's 269(4.0%) Professional degree 659(9.9%) Doctorate
118(2.6%) Less than high
school 43(0.9%) GED 904(19.8%) High school degree 309(6.8%) Associate's degree or
postsecondary certificate 1269(27.8%) Bachelor's degree 114(2.5%) Post-baccalaureate
certificate (e.g., teaching certificate) 824(18.0%) Master's 506(11.1%) Professional degree 483(10.6%) Doctorate
2494(21.8%) I don't know 4434(38.8%) None 1401(12.3%) One 1675(14.7%) Two 752(6.6%) Three 666(5.8%) Four [411 missing] (Select one)
7. Which of the following best describes your social class when you were
growing up?
259(2.3%)
3365(29.3%)
4286(37.3%)
2317(20.2%)
1271(11.1%)
8. To the best of your knowledge, which category includes the total annual
combined income of your parent(s) before taxes in 2007?
489(4.4%)
768(7.0%)
1135(10.3%)
1017(9.2%)
974(8.8%)
1006(9.1%)
1200(10.9%)
1601(14.5%)
775(7.0%)
906(8.2%)
1174(10.6%)
1904(16.8%) Spiritual but not associated
with a major religion 3952(35.0%) Not particularly
spiritual 368(3.3%) Baptist 571(5.1%) Buddhist 457(4.0%) Christian Church
(Disciples) 85(0.8%) Eastern Orthodox 61(0.5%) Episcopalian 218(1.9%) Hindu 424(3.8%) Jewish 82(0.7%) Lutheran 73(0.6%) Methodist 37(0.3%) Mormon 238(2.1%) Muslim 370(3.3%) Presbyterian 11(0.1%) Quaker 1421(12.6%) Roman Catholic 34(0.3%) Seventh Day Adventist 51(0.5%) Sikh 38(0.3%) Taoist 32(0.3%) Unitarian/Universalist 28(0.2%) United Church of
Christ/Congregational 673(6.0%) Other Christian 174(1.5%) Other Religion [531 missing] (Select one)
10. What is your sexual orientation?
[Contact OSR for more information]
11. With which gender do you identify?
[Contact OSR for more information]
12. How would you characterize your political orientation?
1122(9.8%)
3769(33.0%)
2359(20.6%)
2580(22.6%)
1003(8.8%)
497(4.3%)
96(0.8%)
PART III: ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE[30%
of respondents]
1. We would like to hear more about being an undergraduate at a
research university. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following
statements.
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Somewhat
disagree
Somewhat
agree
Agree
Strongly
agree
My UC campus has a
strong commitment to undergraduate education
64(1.9%)
156(4.5%)
330(9.5%)
998(28.9%)
1381(40.0%)
527(15.2%)
Attending a
university with world-class researchers is important to me
60(1.7%)
151(4.4%)
296(8.6%)
888(25.8%)
1190(34.6%)
852(24.8%)
It doesn't really
matter where I get my undergraduate education (UC, CSU, community college) since they are
all similar in quality
1247(36.2%)
1139(33.0%)
612(17.7%)
296(8.6%)
102(3.0%)
53(1.5%)
The emphasis on
research detracts from the quality of teaching on this campus
204(5.9%)
623(18.1%)
877(25.5%)
1040(30.2%)
410(11.9%)
287(8.3%)
2. How important to you are the following aspects of being an
undergraduate at a research university like UC?
Learning about
faculty research
195(5.6%)
512(14.8%)
1075(31.1%)
960(27.8%)
492(14.2%)
219(6.3%)
Having courses with
faculty members who refer to their own research as part of the class
222(6.4%)
669(19.4%)
1052(30.5%)
857(24.8%)
460(13.3%)
191(5.5%)
Learning research
methods
103(3.0%)
279(8.1%)
769(22.4%)
1028(29.9%)
743(21.6%)
514(15.0%)
Assisting faculty
members in their research, for pay or as a volunteer
262(7.6%)
507(14.8%)
853(24.8%)
865(25.2%)
556(16.2%)
393(11.4%)
Pursuing your own
research
249(7.3%)
504(14.7%)
854(24.9%)
884(25.8%)
553(16.1%)
388(11.3%)
The prestige of this
campus when you apply to grad school
53(1.5%)
82(2.4%)
323(9.4%)
817(23.8%)
1083(31.5%)
1078(31.4%)
The prestige of
this campus when you apply for a job
31(0.9%)
58(1.7%)
258(7.5%)
691(20.1%)
1156(33.6%)
1245(36.2%)
Having access to a
world-class library collection
81(2.4%)
162(4.7%)
489(14.2%)
913(26.5%)
961(27.9%)
833(24.2%)
Being able to
attend plays, concerts, lectures, and other cultural events on campus
136(3.9%)
318(9.2%)
740(21.4%)
920(26.7%)
770(22.3%)
567(16.4%)
3. Have you completed or are you now participating in the following
activities?
Yes, doing now or
have done
No
Internship under
the direction of a faculty member
362(10.5%)
3092(89.5%)
Other
internship
1094(31.8%)
2348(68.2%)
Any UC study
abroad, including EAP and summer study abroad
339(9.9%)
3097(90.1%)
Study abroad program
affiliated with another college or university
151(4.4%)
3289(95.6%)
Study abroad
program NOT affiliated with a college or university
185(5.4%)
3251(94.6%)
4. During this academic year, how often have each of the following
been obstacles to your school work or academic success?
Other competing
responsibilities (e.g., athletics, clubs, internship)
246(7.1%)
547(15.9%)
1053(30.6%)
820(23.8%)
780(22.6%)
Weak English
skills
42(1.2%)
108(3.1%)
261(7.6%)
380(11.0%)
2655(77.0%)
Weak math
skills
58(1.7%)
143(4.2%)
475(13.8%)
738(21.4%)
2028(58.9%)
Inadequate study
skills (e.g., knowing how to start, knowing how to get help, organizing
material)
141(4.1%)
331(9.6%)
947(27.5%)
1088(31.6%)
935(27.2%)
Poor study
behaviors (e.g., wait till last minute, easily distracted, too much social time, too much
surfing)
417(12.1%)
777(22.6%)
1175(34.2%)
662(19.2%)
408(11.9%)
Bad study
environment (e.g., noisy roommate, poor Internet access, inadequate computer or
software)
169(4.9%)
472(13.7%)
1202(34.9%)
1073(31.1%)
530(15.4%)
Feeling depressed,
stressed, or upset
298(8.6%)
657(19.0%)
1191(34.5%)
878(25.4%)
429(12.4%)
Physical illness or
condition
63(1.8%)
205(5.9%)
814(23.6%)
1324(38.3%)
1048(30.3%)
5. How important is it to you to graduate in four years or, if you are
a transfer student, in two years?
170(4.9%)
380(10.9%)
553(15.9%)
605(17.4%)
858(24.7%)
832(23.9%)
77(2.2%)
PART III: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT[20% of
respondents]
Activities
1. During this academic year, have you been involved in any of the
following activities or organizations?
Campus-based activities and organizations
Participant or
member
Officer or
leader
Neither
Academic (e.g.,
math club, philosophy club)
388(17.2%)
138(6.1%)
1731(76.7%)
Advocacy (e.g.,
Amnesty International, Living Wage Advocacy, Sierra Club)
170(7.5%)
60(2.7%)
2028(89.8%)
Campus sports club
(e.g., rugby club, Kendo club)
237(10.5%)
42(1.9%)
1975(87.6%)
Campus varsity team
(e.g., basketball, softball, soccer)
67(3.0%)
17(0.8%)
2149(96.2%)
Governing bodies
(e.g., student government, IFC, panhellenic, residence hall
association)
93(4.1%)
82(3.6%)
2074(92.2%)
Greek fraternity or
sorority
144(6.4%)
160(7.1%)
1953(86.5%)
Honor
society
306(13.6%)
56(2.5%)
1890(83.9%)
Media (e.g., campus
newspaper, radio station)
107(4.8%)
51(2.3%)
2092(93.0%)
Performing group
(e.g., school band, dance team)
186(8.3%)
65(2.9%)
2000(88.8%)
Political (e.g.,
Young Republicans, College Democrats)
126(5.6%)
31(1.4%)
2090(93.0%)
Recreational
(e.g., chess club, bike club, rock climbing club)
215(9.6%)
43(1.9%)
1987(88.5%)
Religious (e.g.,
Korean Campus Ministry, World Peace Buddhist Club)
248(11.0%)
57(2.5%)
1940(86.4%)
Service (e.g.,
Special Olympics volunteers Club, Jewish Social Action Committee)
292(13.0%)
113(5.0%)
1841(82.0%)
Other
campus-based club or organization
467(21.2%)
207(9.4%)
1526(69.4%)
Participant or
member
Officer or
leader
Neither
Off-campus
club or organization
457(20.5%)
152(6.8%)
1617(72.6%)
2. Which of these best describes your opinion on the following
statements?
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Somewhat
disagree
Somewhat
agree
Agree
Strongly
agree
Opportunities for
community service while here are important to me
104(4.6%)
223(9.9%)
268(11.9%)
698(30.9%)
623(27.6%)
345(15.3%)
Opportunities to
develop my leadership skills while here are important to me
53(2.4%)
84(3.7%)
175(7.8%)
585(26.0%)
788(35.0%)
565(25.1%)
My experience here
provides adequate opportunity to explore my cultural identity
97(4.3%)
135(6.0%)
330(14.6%)
726(32.1%)
723(32.0%)
249(11.0%)
I feel I can
express my political opinions on campus
63(2.8%)
67(3.0%)
207(9.1%)
649(28.7%)
919(40.6%)
358(15.8%)
Community Service & Leadership
3. DURING THIS ACADEMIC YEAR, have you done community service work either
on or off campus?
1156(51.0%)
1111(49.0%)
How did you get involved in this particular community service work? If you
have been involved in more than one form of community service, please answer for the one
that has been the largest time commitment.
69(5.9%)
74(6.4%)
23(2.0%)
147(12.6%)
353(30.3%)
50(4.3%)
91(7.8%)
24(2.1%)
235(20.2%)
98(8.4%)[Open-ended text field]
What was the type of organization where you did this community service? If
you have been involved in more than one form of community service, please answer for the
one that has been the largest time commitment.
305(27.7%)
16(1.5%)
9(0.8%)
59(5.4%)
6(0.5%)
111(10.1%)
58(5.3%)
21(1.9%)
27(2.5%)
35(3.2%)
113(10.3%)
18(1.6%)
8(0.7%)
58(5.3%)
5(0.5%)
36(3.3%)
217(19.7%)[Open-ended text field]
What community service activity did you do?
Doing
Not
Applicable
Tutoring
359(45.4%)
432(54.6%)
Mentoring
357(46.1%)
418(53.9%)
Teaching or
educating
361(47.4%)
400(52.6%)
Outreach
384(50.1%)
383(49.9%)
Counseling
152(22.0%)
539(78.0%)
Publicity
171(24.5%)
527(75.5%)
Fundraising
277(37.6%)
460(62.4%)
Computer or
technical support
42(6.3%)
628(93.7%)
General
support
309(41.4%)
438(58.6%)
Building or
landscaping
164(22.7%)
558(77.3%)
Preparing or
serving food
224(30.7%)
505(69.3%)
Collecting
food
99(14.5%)
585(85.5%)
Health
care
163(22.9%)
549(77.1%)
Environmental
clean up
237(32.5%)
492(67.5%)
[Open-ended text
field]
83(18.2%)
373(81.8%)
Political Engagement
4. Do you consider yourself to be a
1293(58.2%)
[If Dem.:] Do you consider yourself to be a strong Democrat?
571(43.4%)
745(56.6%)
194(8.7%)
[If Rep.:] Do you consider yourself to be a strong Republican?
49(23.8%)
157(76.2%)
733(33.0%)
[If ind.:] Do you lean more toward the Democratic Party or Republican Party?
551(79.4%)
143(20.6%)
5. Are you registered to vote?
1642(72.8%)
[If registered:] Are you registered to vote in the same city as your campus?
618(37.8%)
1017(62.2%)
614(27.2%)
[If not registered:] What is the primary reason why you are not registered?
246(39.6%)
193(31.1%)
182(29.3%)[Open-ended text field]
6. In the presidential election this November, will you vote?
1346(59.7%)
362(16.1%)
191(8.5%)
118(5.2%)
236(10.5%)
[If "Probably not" or "Definitely not":] Why won't you vote?
199(57.0%)
103(29.5%)
47(13.5%)[Open-ended text field]
7. In the current election season, to what extent have you done the
following?
A great
deal
A significant
amount
Some
Not much
None
Worked for a
campaign
28(1.2%)
22(1.0%)
85(3.8%)
123(5.5%)
1996(88.6%)
Contributed money
to a campaign
12(0.5%)
23(1.0%)
114(5.1%)
102(4.5%)
1992(88.8%)
Privately urged
others to vote a particular way
90(4.0%)
171(7.6%)
504(22.4%)
301(13.4%)
1180(52.5%)
Paid attention to
candidates and issues
367(16.3%)
613(27.2%)
771(34.2%)
216(9.6%)
290(12.8%)
Talked about the
campaign with other students
284(12.6%)
506(22.4%)
782(34.6%)
315(14.0%)
370(16.4%)
8. How important is voting to you personally?
372(16.5%)
1054(46.7%)
830(36.8%)
9. Will you use the following information sources when deciding how to
vote?
Yes
No
Internet
searches
1810(80.8%)
429(19.2%)
Newspapers or
magazines (hardcopy or Internet)
1902(84.9%)
338(15.1%)
Candidate
debates
1793(80.2%)
444(19.8%)
Friends and family
members
1626(72.7%)
611(27.3%)
TV
news
1489(66.6%)
748(33.4%)
Paid
advertising
348(15.7%)
1873(84.3%)
Postal
mailings
296(13.3%)
1922(86.7%)
Electronic
mailings
288(13.0%)
1928(87.0%)
Phone
calls
158(7.1%)
2058(92.9%)
Rallies or other
public events
685(30.9%)
1530(69.1%)
10. Please rate how important the following issues are in your decision
about which candidate to support. Use a scale from 0 to 10 where zero means that a
candidate disagreeing with you on this issue would have no effect on your support and a
10 means that you would definitely not support a candidate because of the candidate's
position.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Safety from
terrorism
201(9.1%)
56(2.5%)
92(4.2%)
129(5.8%)
120(5.4%)
497(22.5%)
190(8.6%)
280(12.7%)
237(10.7%)
120(5.4%)
284(12.9%)
Sexual health
issues like HIV and AIDS
137(6.2%)
53(2.4%)
91(4.1%)
125(5.7%)
128(5.8%)
415(18.8%)
225(10.2%)
303(13.7%)
284(12.9%)
139(6.3%)
308(13.9%)
Teen
pregnancy
186(8.4%)
75(3.4%)
118(5.4%)
146(6.6%)
166(7.5%)
441(20.0%)
250(11.3%)
273(12.4%)
213(9.7%)
102(4.6%)
235(10.7%)
Gun
violence
99(4.5%)
44(2.0%)
69(3.1%)
116(5.3%)
107(4.9%)
379(17.2%)
219(10.0%)
338(15.4%)
363(16.5%)
167(7.6%)
300(13.6%)
Discrimination and
prejudice
88(4.0%)
27(1.2%)
47(2.1%)
60(2.7%)
72(3.3%)
242(11.0%)
145(6.6%)
289(13.1%)
363(16.5%)
277(12.6%)
591(26.9%)
Drug and alcohol
use
149(6.8%)
80(3.6%)
118(5.4%)
159(7.2%)
160(7.3%)
423(19.2%)
237(10.8%)
291(13.2%)
266(12.1%)
120(5.5%)
195(8.9%)
Job
creation
78(3.6%)
27(1.2%)
52(2.4%)
54(2.5%)
67(3.1%)
273(12.4%)
217(9.9%)
334(15.2%)
414(18.9%)
289(13.2%)
389(17.7%)
Access to
affordable higher education
71(3.2%)
26(1.2%)
29(1.3%)
35(1.6%)
36(1.6%)
194(8.8%)
101(4.6%)
225(10.2%)
356(16.2%)
348(15.8%)
781(35.5%)
The
environment
85(3.9%)
27(1.2%)
29(1.3%)
56(2.5%)
50(2.3%)
204(9.3%)
152(6.9%)
241(11.0%)
338(15.4%)
324(14.7%)
693(31.5%)
Access to
affordable health care
85(3.9%)
27(1.2%)
30(1.4%)
48(2.2%)
47(2.1%)
182(8.3%)
104(4.7%)
220(10.0%)
334(15.2%)
358(16.3%)
763(34.7%)
Privacy issues
(e.g., Internet, junk mail)
147(6.7%)
60(2.7%)
109(5.0%)
134(6.1%)
147(6.7%)
348(15.8%)
234(10.7%)
278(12.7%)
287(13.1%)
185(8.4%)
267(12.2%)
Issues of
morality
164(7.5%)
72(3.3%)
112(5.1%)
112(5.1%)
124(5.6%)
345(15.7%)
209(9.5%)
295(13.4%)
279(12.7%)
176(8.0%)
309(14.1%)
Tolerance for
those who are different
85(3.9%)
38(1.7%)
39(1.8%)
39(1.8%)
62(2.8%)
220(10.0%)
155(7.1%)
237(10.8%)
317(14.4%)
314(14.3%)
689(31.4%)
Retirement
security
105(4.8%)
59(2.7%)
65(3.0%)
81(3.7%)
92(4.2%)
335(15.3%)
227(10.3%)
304(13.9%)
361(16.5%)
243(11.1%)
322(14.7%)
Abortion
157(7.2%)
54(2.5%)
68(3.1%)
89(4.1%)
85(3.9%)
308(14.0%)
167(7.6%)
235(10.7%)
303(13.8%)
227(10.3%)
501(22.8%)
The growing
federal deficit
68(3.1%)
22(1.0%)
32(1.5%)
36(1.6%)
63(2.9%)
259(11.8%)
155(7.1%)
287(13.1%)
408(18.6%)
345(15.7%)
519(23.7%)
The war in
Iraq
76(3.5%)
21(1.0%)
27(1.2%)
35(1.6%)
55(2.5%)
204(9.3%)
133(6.0%)
237(10.8%)
361(16.4%)
348(15.8%)
703(32.0%)
Taxes
72(3.3%)
32(1.5%)
31(1.4%)
70(3.2%)
79(3.6%)
311(14.2%)
205(9.4%)
317(14.5%)
409(18.7%)
273(12.5%)
393(17.9%)
Gay and lesbian
issues
209(9.5%)
98(4.5%)
103(4.7%)
110(5.0%)
109(5.0%)
338(15.4%)
198(9.0%)
237(10.8%)
254(11.6%)
189(8.6%)
353(16.1%)
Transgender
issues
272(12.4%)
133(6.1%)
127(5.8%)
115(5.2%)
105(4.8%)
382(17.4%)
187(8.5%)
230(10.5%)
208(9.5%)
148(6.8%)
285(13.0%)
11. Do you think this country is moving in the right direction or wrong
direction?
245(10.8%)
1192(52.3%)
840(36.9%)
PART III: STUDENT LIFE AND DEVELOPMENT[30% of respondents]
Goals & Aspirations
1. Indicate how important each of the following college goals is to
you.
Very
important
Somewhat
important
Not
important
Be in a position
to give something back to my community after finishing my education
2060(60.5%)
1167(34.3%)
180(5.3%)
Acquire a
well-rounded general education
2578(75.8%)
747(22.0%)
76(2.2%)
Discover what kind
of person I really want to be
2750(80.8%)
546(16.0%)
106(3.1%)
Achieve a high
GPA
1722(50.5%)
1420(41.7%)
265(7.8%)
Form romantic
relationships
956(28.1%)
1551(45.6%)
898(26.4%)
Establish meaningful
friendships
2553(75.1%)
745(21.9%)
101(3.0%)
Prepare for
graduate or professional school
2248(66.2%)
928(27.3%)
221(6.5%)
Obtain the skills I
need to pursue my chosen career
2846(83.7%)
500(14.7%)
55(1.6%)
Be in a position
to make a lot of money after finishing my education
1408(41.3%)
1426(41.9%)
572(16.8%)
Explore new
ideas
2462(72.3%)
849(24.9%)
93(2.7%)
Enjoy my college
years before assuming adult responsibilities
2049(60.3%)
996(29.3%)
354(10.4%)
Develop a
personal code of values and ethics
2094(61.6%)
1049(30.9%)
254(7.5%)
Develop an
in-depth understanding of a specific field of study
2412(71.0%)
887(26.1%)
97(2.9%)
Integrate
spirituality into my life
865(25.4%)
998(29.4%)
1537(45.2%)
Establish social
networks that will help further my career
1737(51.1%)
1355(39.9%)
305(9.0%)
Obtain the skills I
need to function in the international arena
1538(45.4%)
1321(39.0%)
532(15.7%)
Perceptions and Campus Climate
2. Based on your experience and observation, rate the general climate
for students of your UC campus along the following dimensions:
Campus climate is
Friendly
Hostile
648(19.0%)
1461(42.9%)
864(25.4%)
290(8.5%)
109(3.2%)
35(1.0%)
Caring
Impersonal
277(8.1%)
826(24.2%)
1062(31.2%)
585(17.2%)
426(12.5%)
232(6.8%)
Intellectual
Not
intellectual
1596(46.9%)
1287(37.8%)
382(11.2%)
89(2.6%)
36(1.1%)
16(0.5%)
Tolerant of
diversity
Intolerant of
diversity
1176(34.5%)
1433(42.1%)
531(15.6%)
169(5.0%)
74(2.2%)
24(0.7%)
Safe
Dangerous
287(8.5%)
957(28.2%)
1059(31.2%)
636(18.8%)
347(10.2%)
106(3.1%)
Too easy
academically
Too hard
academically
20(0.6%)
102(3.0%)
676(19.9%)
1339(39.3%)
1001(29.4%)
266(7.8%)
Not
affordable
Affordable
272(8.0%)
666(19.6%)
872(25.7%)
802(23.6%)
540(15.9%)
244(7.2%)
3. How often have you gained a deeper understanding of other
perspectives through conversations with fellow students because they differed from you in
the following ways?
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Somewhat
often
Often
Very often
Their religious
beliefs were very different than yours
322(9.5%)
670(19.8%)
1160(34.2%)
638(18.8%)
442(13.0%)
157(4.6%)
Their political
opinions were very different from yours
212(6.3%)
623(18.5%)
1184(35.1%)
724(21.4%)
450(13.3%)
183(5.4%)
They were of a
different nationality than your own
146(4.3%)
365(10.8%)
916(27.1%)
832(24.6%)
704(20.8%)
418(12.4%)
They were of a
different race or ethnicity than your own
150(4.4%)
359(10.6%)
886(26.2%)
799(23.6%)
754(22.3%)
433(12.8%)
Their sexual
orientation was different
390(11.5%)
859(25.4%)
1033(30.5%)
591(17.5%)
359(10.6%)
154(4.5%)
They were from a
different social class
231(6.8%)
533(15.8%)
1099(32.6%)
735(21.8%)
531(15.7%)
246(7.3%)
4. Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following
statements.
Not
applicable
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Somewhat
disagree
Somewhat
agree
Agree
Strongly
agree
Students of my
race/ethnicity are respected on this campus
69(2.0%)
77(2.3%)
133(3.9%)
277(8.2%)
797(23.5%)
1478(43.7%)
554(16.4%)
Students of my
socio-economic status are respected on this campus
77(2.3%)
68(2.0%)
108(3.2%)
281(8.3%)
743(22.0%)
1550(46.0%)
545(16.2%)
Students of my
gender/sexual identity are respected on this campus
112(3.3%)
19(0.6%)
49(1.5%)
123(3.6%)
518(15.3%)
1682(49.8%)
872(25.8%)
Students of my
religious beliefs are respected on this campus
335(9.9%)
49(1.5%)
102(3.0%)
290(8.6%)
757(22.5%)
1353(40.1%)
485(14.4%)
Students of my
political beliefs are respected on this campus
123(3.7%)
72(2.1%)
112(3.3%)
244(7.3%)
691(20.5%)
1485(44.1%)
638(19.0%)
Students of my
sexual orientation are respected on this campus
191(5.7%)
14(0.4%)
36(1.1%)
99(2.9%)
430(12.8%)
1579(46.9%)
1017(30.2%)
Students of my
immigration background are respected on this campus
660(19.7%)
58(1.7%)
63(1.9%)
194(5.8%)
563(16.8%)
1263(37.7%)
551(16.4%)
Students with a
physical, psychological, or learning disability like mine are respected on this
campus
1316(39.8%)
25(0.8%)
82(2.5%)
181(5.5%)
507(15.3%)
851(25.7%)
343(10.4%)
5. In this academic year, I have heard teaching faculty or
instructors express negative or stereotypical views about:
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Somewhat
often
Often
Very often
Race or
ethnicity
2317(68.7%)
665(19.7%)
247(7.3%)
97(2.9%)
36(1.1%)
10(0.3%)
Gender or sexual
identity
2504(74.4%)
566(16.8%)
192(5.7%)
73(2.2%)
25(0.7%)
6(0.2%)
Political beliefs
or affiliations
1423(42.3%)
732(21.7%)
723(21.5%)
285(8.5%)
138(4.1%)
65(1.9%)
Religion
2184(64.9%)
658(19.6%)
330(9.8%)
111(3.3%)
47(1.4%)
33(1.0%)
Sexual
orientation
2672(79.5%)
494(14.7%)
126(3.7%)
45(1.3%)
17(0.5%)
9(0.3%)
Socio-economic
status
2436(72.4%)
574(17.1%)
214(6.4%)
94(2.8%)
32(1.0%)
13(0.4%)
Immigrant
background
2529(75.2%)
543(16.2%)
182(5.4%)
70(2.1%)
28(0.8%)
9(0.3%)
Physical,
psychological, or learning disabilities
2777(82.8%)
415(12.4%)
90(2.7%)
48(1.4%)
16(0.5%)
8(0.2%)
6. In this academic year, I have heard nonteaching staff or
administrators express negative or stereotypical views about:
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Somewhat
often
Often
Very often
Race or
ethnicity
2495(74.3%)
496(14.8%)
228(6.8%)
83(2.5%)
37(1.1%)
18(0.5%)
Gender or sexual
identity
2595(77.5%)
452(13.5%)
186(5.6%)
71(2.1%)
31(0.9%)
15(0.4%)
Political beliefs
or affiliations
2308(68.9%)
505(15.1%)
320(9.6%)
115(3.4%)
64(1.9%)
38(1.1%)
Religion
2541(75.8%)
476(14.2%)
193(5.8%)
80(2.4%)
38(1.1%)
23(0.7%)
Sexual
orientation
2637(78.9%)
432(12.9%)
169(5.1%)
60(1.8%)
33(1.0%)
12(0.4%)
Socio-economic
status
2572(76.8%)
472(14.1%)
175(5.2%)
78(2.3%)
39(1.2%)
14(0.4%)
Immigrant
background
2601(77.6%)
444(13.3%)
185(5.5%)
71(2.1%)
31(0.9%)
18(0.5%)
Physical,
psychological, or learning disabilities
2727(81.6%)
403(12.1%)
120(3.6%)
56(1.7%)
29(0.9%)
6(0.2%)
7. In this academic year, I have heard students express
negative or stereotypical views about:
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Somewhat
often
Often
Very often
Race or
ethnicity
458(13.5%)
749(22.1%)
1173(34.7%)
529(15.6%)
328(9.7%)
145(4.3%)
Gender or sexual
identity
692(20.5%)
888(26.3%)
1016(30.1%)
392(11.6%)
254(7.5%)
132(3.9%)
Political beliefs
or affiliations
444(13.1%)
659(19.5%)
968(28.7%)
610(18.1%)
434(12.9%)
262(7.8%)
Religion
686(20.3%)
865(25.7%)
938(27.8%)
442(13.1%)
287(8.5%)
154(4.6%)
Sexual
orientation
745(22.1%)
903(26.7%)
910(27.0%)
399(11.8%)
273(8.1%)
146(4.3%)
Socio-economic
status
1013(30.1%)
1006(29.9%)
759(22.5%)
305(9.1%)
174(5.2%)
110(3.3%)
Immigrant
background
1043(30.9%)
946(28.0%)
767(22.7%)
309(9.2%)
189(5.6%)
119(3.5%)
Physical,
psychological, or learning disabilities
1484(44.1%)
917(27.3%)
561(16.7%)
201(6.0%)
117(3.5%)
84(2.5%)
8. Please rate your awareness and understanding of the following
issues when you started at this campus and now.
When
you started at this campus
As you
are now
My own racial and
ethnic identity
99(3.0%)
Very poor 204(6.1%) Poor 809(24.2%) Fair 1035(30.9%) Good 619(18.5%) Very good 582(17.4%) Excellent
47(1.4%)
Very poor 62(1.9%) Poor 408(12.2%) Fair 1054(31.6%) Good 978(29.3%) Very good 789(23.6%) Excellent
Social class and
economic differences/issues
78(2.3%)
Very poor 290(8.7%) Poor 1058(31.7%) Fair 1183(35.4%) Good 471(14.1%) Very good 259(7.8%) Excellent
17(0.5%)
Very poor 44(1.3%) Poor 404(12.1%) Fair 1257(37.8%) Good 1102(33.1%) Very good 505(15.2%) Excellent
Racial and ethnic
differences/issues
76(2.3%)
Very poor 279(8.4%) Poor 1072(32.2%) Fair 1201(36.1%) Good 470(14.1%) Very good 229(6.9%) Excellent
20(0.6%)
Very poor 41(1.2%) Poor 416(12.5%) Fair 1225(37.0%) Good 1130(34.1%) Very good 483(14.6%) Excellent
Gender and sexual
orientation differences/issues
160(4.8%)
Very poor 410(12.3%) Poor 1154(34.7%) Fair 988(29.7%) Good 390(11.7%) Very good 221(6.7%) Excellent
37(1.1%)
Very poor 95(2.9%) Poor 616(18.5%) Fair 1213(36.5%) Good 918(27.6%) Very good 442(13.3%) Excellent
Physical
disabilities issues
238(7.2%)
Very poor 634(19.1%) Poor 1216(36.5%) Fair 796(23.9%) Good 268(8.1%) Very good 175(5.3%) Excellent
100(3.0%)
Very poor 315(9.5%) Poor 939(28.3%) Fair 1167(35.1%) Good 504(15.2%) Very good 297(8.9%) Excellent
Emotional
disabilities issues
280(8.4%)
Very poor 620(18.6%) Poor 1243(37.3%) Fair 776(23.3%) Good 258(7.8%) Very good 152(4.6%) Excellent
135(4.1%)
Very poor 332(10.0%) Poor 890(26.8%) Fair 1061(31.9%) Good 594(17.9%) Very good 312(9.4%) Excellent
9. What is your level of agreement or disagreement with the
following:
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Disagree
somewhat
Agree
somewhat
Agree
Strongly
agree
I feel valued as
an individual on this campus
174(5.2%)
369(10.9%)
627(18.6%)
1294(38.3%)
759(22.5%)
152(4.5%)
There is a clear
sense of appropriate and inappropriate behavior on this campus
122(3.6%)
292(8.7%)
660(19.6%)
1277(37.9%)
883(26.2%)
133(4.0%)
I am proud to be a
student at this campus
29(0.9%)
52(1.5%)
130(3.9%)
647(19.2%)
1301(38.6%)
1215(36.0%)
Most students are
proud to attend this school
12(0.4%)
31(0.9%)
98(2.9%)
653(19.4%)
1580(46.9%)
997(29.6%)
This institution
values students' opinions
114(3.4%)
174(5.2%)
474(14.1%)
1165(34.6%)
1064(31.6%)
379(11.2%)
Academic cheating
is a problem on this campus
235(7.0%)
1096(32.6%)
969(28.8%)
667(19.8%)
275(8.2%)
121(3.6%)
Alcohol use is a
problem on this campus
189(5.6%)
716(21.3%)
915(27.3%)
924(27.5%)
425(12.7%)
186(5.5%)
Drug use is a
problem on this campus
177(5.3%)
678(20.3%)
916(27.4%)
911(27.3%)
455(13.6%)
206(6.2%)
Diversity is
important on this campus
64(1.9%)
129(3.8%)
223(6.6%)
817(24.2%)
1355(40.2%)
784(23.3%)
Diversity is
important to me
64(1.9%)
103(3.1%)
170(5.0%)
717(21.3%)
1158(34.4%)
1156(34.3%)
Mental Health and Wellness
10. During this academic year, how often has feeling depressed,
stressed, or upset been an obstacle to your school work or academic success?
187(5.5%)
690(20.4%)
1069(31.6%)
602(17.8%)
510(15.1%)
329(9.7%)
11. In this academic year, what was your experience with University
Health Services (Tang Center) counseling and psychological services?
2079(61.4%)
466(13.8%)
[If "Needed but didn't use:"] If you might have needed this service but didn't use this service, why
not?
True for me
Not true for
me
I had never heard
of it
30(6.2%)
454(93.8%)
I didn't know what
it offered
187(38.7%)
296(61.3%)
I didn't know if I
was eligible
169(35.3%)
310(64.7%)
I didn't know how
to access it
189(40.0%)
283(60.0%)
I didn't think it
would help
280(58.7%)
197(41.3%)
I had concerns
about possible costs
262(55.2%)
213(44.8%)
I had concerns
about possible lack of confidentiality
145(30.6%)
329(69.4%)
I was embarrassed
to use it
207(43.7%)
267(56.3%)
I didn't have
enough time
339(70.8%)
140(29.2%)
It has a poor
reputation
99(20.8%)
376(79.2%)
The hours are
inconvenient
126(26.8%)
345(73.2%)
The location is
inconvenient
112(23.7%)
361(76.3%)
The wait for an
appointment was too long
107(23.0%)
359(77.0%)
I got help from
another university service or staff person instead
26(5.5%)
443(94.5%)
I got help off
campus
121(25.8%)
348(74.2%)
843(24.9%)
[If used:] Was the treatment that you received effective?
173(17.8%)
520(53.6%)
233(24.0%)
45(4.6%)
[If used:] Please rate the quality of service that you received.
275(28.9%)
396(41.6%)
197(20.7%)
85(8.9%)
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SUMMARY OBSERVATIONS
12.
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13.
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Group Identification
14. Think about the type of person you are. With which, if any, of the
following types of students at this campus do you personally identify? That is, which of
these "college identities" best describes who you are?
653(5.5%)
330(2.8%)
325(2.7%)
302(2.6%)
386(3.3%)
468(4.0%)
128(1.1%)
955(8.1%)
489(4.1%)
479(4.0%)
450(3.8%)
420(3.5%)
149(1.3%)
1921(16.2%)
1044(8.8%)
1126(9.5%)
1446(12.2%)
671(5.7%)
14a.
113(3%) Artsy students 85(3%) Athletes/jocks 39(1%) Conservative students 24(1%) Feminist students 137(4%) Fraternity/sorority
members 91(3%) Immigrant students 17(1%) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or
transgender students 150(4%) Liberal students 38(1%) Partiers 180(5%) Religious or spiritual
students 94(3%) Slackers 73(2%) Students from very poor
backgrounds 14(<1%) Students from very rich
backgrounds 617(18%) Students in my major or
field of interest 277(8%) Students involved in my
campus organization 302(9%) Students of my racial or
ethnic background 432(13%) Students who are serious
about getting good grades 287(9%) Transfer students 381(11%) None of the above *Percentages are estimated for item respondents only.
14b.
85(3%) Artsy students 398(12%) Athletes/jocks 258(8%) Conservative students 127(4%) Feminist students 419(13%) Fraternity/sorority
members 68(2%) Immigrant students 410(12%) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or
transgender students 39(1%) Liberal students 361(11%) Partiers 245(7%) Religious or spiritual
students 214(6%) Slackers 49(1%) Students from very poor
backgrounds 170(5%) Students from very rich
backgrounds 41(1%) Students in my major or
field of interest 21(1%) Students involved in my
campus organization 55(2%) Students of my racial or
ethnic background 47(1%) Students who are serious
about getting good grades 103(3%) Transfer students 240(7%) None of the above *Percentages are estimated for item respondents only.
PART III: ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO UC BERKELEY[20% of respondents]
Finally, we are asking you to spend a few minutes describing the occasion
in which you received either the best or the worst advice about your undergraduate
education at Cal and about your experience with advising in general. Your responses may
be shared anonymously with faculty, staff, and other current and future students as part
of an effort to improve the undergraduate experience at Cal.
1. First, choose to tell us about either the best or the worst
advice.
1624(76.2%)
508(23.8%)
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2. Who offered this advice?
838(39.8%)
200(9.5%)
85(4.0%)
70(3.3%)
244(11.6%)
88(4.2%)
283(13.5%)
31(1.5%)
44(2.1%)
220(10.5%)[Open-ended text field]
3.
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4. Have you ever received advice from two different offices or staff
members at Cal that was contradictory or in conflict?