2008 UCUES -- May 2008 graduates only

2008 University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey

Results for May 2008 graduates only

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 3  (0.2%) 79  (4.0%) 442  (22.4%) 736  (37.3%) 494  (25.0%) 150  (7.6%) 45  (2.3%) 25  (1.3%)

Studying and other academic activities outside of class 11  (0.6%) 286  (14.6%) 503  (25.7%) 424  (21.6%) 322  (16.4%) 184  (9.4%) 91  (4.6%) 139  (7.1%)

Paid employment (include paid internships) 773  (39.6%) 173  (8.9%) 285  (14.6%) 305  (15.6%) 236  (12.1%) 98  (5.0%) 41  (2.1%) 40  (2.1%)

Of your total hours spent working for pay, about how many hours did you work on campus? 1207  (63.0%) 127  (6.6%) 229  (12.0%) 172  (9.0%) 108  (5.6%) 36  (1.9%) 16  (0.8%) 21  (1.1%)

Of your total hours spent working for pay, about how many hours were related to your academic interests? 1237  (64.1%) 222  (11.5%) 173  (9.0%) 137  (7.1%) 89  (4.6%) 42  (2.2%) 12  (0.6%) 18  (0.9%)

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

Very poor 19  (1.0%)

Poor 67  (3.4%)

Fair 574  (29.1%)

Good 867  (43.9%)

Very good 358  (18.1%)

Excellent 89  (4.5%)

Very poor 1  (0.1%)

Poor 4  (0.2%)

Fair 57  (2.9%)

Good 302  (15.4%)

Very good 1022  (52.0%)

Excellent 581  (29.5%)

Ability to be clear and effective when writing

Very poor 31  (1.6%)

Poor 149  (7.6%)

Fair 560  (28.4%)

Good 751  (38.1%)

Very good 388  (19.7%)

Excellent 93  (4.7%)

Very poor 5  (0.3%)

Poor 15  (0.8%)

Fair 160  (8.2%)

Good 512  (26.1%)

Very good 848  (43.2%)

Excellent 423  (21.5%)

Ability to read and comprehend academic material

Very poor 20  (1.0%)

Poor 181  (9.2%)

Fair 632  (32.1%)

Good 728  (36.9%)

Very good 324  (16.4%)

Excellent 86  (4.4%)

Very poor 4  (0.2%)

Poor 4  (0.2%)

Fair 83  (4.2%)

Good 408  (20.8%)

Very good 965  (49.1%)

Excellent 502  (25.5%)

Foreign language skills

Very poor 107  (5.4%)

Poor 337  (17.2%)

Fair 666  (33.9%)

Good 528  (26.9%)

Very good 221  (11.3%)

Excellent 105  (5.3%)

Very poor 119  (6.1%)

Poor 323  (16.5%)

Fair 526  (26.8%)

Good 483  (24.6%)

Very good 324  (16.5%)

Excellent 187  (9.5%)

Understanding of a specific field of study

Very poor 57  (2.9%)

Poor 393  (20.0%)

Fair 853  (43.4%)

Good 526  (26.8%)

Very good 115  (5.9%)

Excellent 20  (1.0%)

Very poor 2  (0.1%)

Poor 7  (0.4%)

Fair 59  (3.0%)

Good 362  (18.5%)

Very good 941  (48.0%)

Excellent 590  (30.1%)

When you started here Current ability level

Quantitative (mathematical and statistical) skills

Very poor 32  (1.6%)

Poor 115  (5.8%)

Fair 506  (25.7%)

Good 732  (37.2%)

Very good 442  (22.5%)

Excellent 140  (7.1%)

Very poor 32  (1.6%)

Poor 110  (5.6%)

Fair 446  (22.8%)

Good 674  (34.4%)

Very good 463  (23.6%)

Excellent 235  (12.0%)

Ability to speak clearly and effectively in English

Very poor 11  (0.6%)

Poor 41  (2.1%)

Fair 264  (13.4%)

Good 633  (32.1%)

Very good 562  (28.5%)

Excellent 458  (23.3%)

Very poor 4  (0.2%)

Poor 7  (0.4%)

Fair 95  (4.8%)

Good 399  (20.3%)

Very good 714  (36.4%)

Excellent 745  (37.9%)

Understanding international perspectives (economic political, social, cultural)

Very poor 54  (2.8%)

Poor 299  (15.2%)

Fair 770  (39.3%)

Good 576  (29.4%)

Very good 209  (10.7%)

Excellent 53  (2.7%)

Very poor 10  (0.5%)

Poor 38  (1.9%)

Fair 202  (10.3%)

Good 554  (28.3%)

Very good 747  (38.1%)

Excellent 410  (20.9%)

Leadership skills

Very poor 30  (1.5%)

Poor 187  (9.5%)

Fair 646  (32.9%)

Good 670  (34.1%)

Very good 330  (16.8%)

Excellent 103  (5.2%)

Very poor 12  (0.6%)

Poor 39  (2.0%)

Fair 273  (13.9%)

Good 623  (31.8%)

Very good 656  (33.5%)

Excellent 358  (18.3%)

Computer skills

Very poor 21  (1.1%)

Poor 115  (5.9%)

Fair 579  (29.5%)

Good 764  (38.9%)

Very good 326  (16.6%)

Excellent 160  (8.1%)

Very poor 4  (0.2%)

Poor 25  (1.3%)

Fair 223  (11.4%)

Good 677  (34.5%)

Very good 686  (34.9%)

Excellent 349  (17.8%)

When you started here Current ability level

Internet skills

Very poor 11  (0.6%)

Poor 47  (2.4%)

Fair 422  (21.5%)

Good 722  (36.8%)

Very good 464  (23.7%)

Excellent 294  (15.0%)

Very poor 3  (0.2%)

Poor 3  (0.2%)

Fair 83  (4.2%)

Good 454  (23.2%)

Very good 790  (40.3%)

Excellent 625  (31.9%)

Library research skills

Very poor 72  (3.7%)

Poor 369  (18.8%)

Fair 735  (37.5%)

Good 579  (29.5%)

Very good 160  (8.2%)

Excellent 45  (2.3%)

Very poor 15  (0.8%)

Poor 42  (2.2%)

Fair 254  (13.0%)

Good 657  (33.6%)

Very good 691  (35.4%)

Excellent 294  (15.1%)

Other research skills

Very poor 45  (2.3%)

Poor 281  (14.4%)

Fair 816  (41.8%)

Good 616  (31.5%)

Very good 157  (8.0%)

Excellent 38  (1.9%)

Very poor 6  (0.3%)

Poor 20  (1.0%)

Fair 244  (12.5%)

Good 663  (34.0%)

Very good 732  (37.5%)

Excellent 286  (14.7%)

Ability to prepare and make a presentation

Very poor 32  (1.6%)

Poor 167  (8.5%)

Fair 661  (33.8%)

Good 769  (39.3%)

Very good 263  (13.5%)

Excellent 63  (3.2%)

Very poor 7  (0.4%)

Poor 25  (1.3%)

Fair 176  (9.0%)

Good 621  (31.9%)

Very good 794  (40.8%)

Excellent 323  (16.6%)

Interpersonal (social) skills

Very poor 35  (1.8%)

Poor 142  (7.2%)

Fair 558  (28.5%)

Good 688  (35.1%)

Very good 353  (18.0%)

Excellent 185  (9.4%)

Very poor 14  (0.7%)

Poor 47  (2.4%)

Fair 187  (9.5%)

Good 560  (28.6%)

Very good 723  (36.9%)

Excellent 428  (21.8%)

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

Very poor 9  (0.5%)

Poor 67  (3.4%)

Fair 334  (17.0%)

Good 663  (33.8%)

Very good 555  (28.3%)

Excellent 335  (17.1%)

Very poor 15  (0.8%)

Poor 23  (1.2%)

Fair 103  (5.3%)

Good 403  (20.6%)

Very good 754  (38.6%)

Excellent 655  (33.5%)

Ability to appreciate the fine arts (e.g., painting, music, drama, dance)

Very poor 28  (1.4%)

Poor 127  (6.5%)

Fair 455  (23.2%)

Good 625  (31.9%)

Very good 456  (23.3%)

Excellent 270  (13.8%)

Very poor 27  (1.4%)

Poor 71  (3.6%)

Fair 222  (11.4%)

Good 521  (26.7%)

Very good 612  (31.4%)

Excellent 499  (25.6%)

Ability to appreciate cultural and global diversity

Very poor 12  (0.6%)

Poor 64  (3.3%)

Fair 407  (20.8%)

Good 745  (38.1%)

Very good 481  (24.6%)

Excellent 246  (12.6%)

Very poor 12  (0.6%)

Poor 25  (1.3%)

Fair 140  (7.2%)

Good 473  (24.3%)

Very good 700  (35.9%)

Excellent 598  (30.7%)

Understanding the importance of personal social responsibility

Very poor 14  (0.7%)

Poor 117  (6.0%)

Fair 430  (22.0%)

Good 762  (38.9%)

Very good 416  (21.2%)

Excellent 219  (11.2%)

Very poor 10  (0.5%)

Poor 19  (1.0%)

Fair 122  (6.3%)

Good 440  (22.6%)

Very good 765  (39.3%)

Excellent 591  (30.4%)

Self awareness and understanding

Very poor 22  (1.1%)

Poor 122  (6.2%)

Fair 568  (29.0%)

Good 759  (38.7%)

Very good 355  (18.1%)

Excellent 134  (6.8%)

Very poor 3  (0.2%)

Poor 15  (0.8%)

Fair 97  (4.9%)

Good 449  (22.9%)

Very good 821  (41.9%)

Excellent 576  (29.4%)

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 35  (1.8%) 65  (3.3%) 132  (6.7%) 435  (22.2%) 816  (41.6%) 480  (24.5%)

I feel free to express my religious beliefs on campus 35  (1.8%) 72  (3.7%) 143  (7.3%) 450  (23.0%) 807  (41.3%) 447  (22.9%)

Students are respected here regardless of their economic or social class 47  (2.4%) 113  (5.8%) 219  (11.2%) 514  (26.3%) 705  (36.0%) 358  (18.3%)

Students are respected here regardless of their gender 27  (1.4%) 56  (2.9%) 126  (6.4%) 368  (18.8%) 885  (45.2%) 494  (25.3%)

Students are respected here regardless of their race or ethnicity 52  (2.7%) 89  (4.6%) 212  (10.8%) 515  (26.3%) 732  (37.4%) 355  (18.2%)

Students are respected here regardless of their religious beliefs 49  (2.5%) 96  (4.9%) 214  (11.0%) 534  (27.3%) 724  (37.1%) 337  (17.2%)

Students are respected here regardless of their political beliefs 82  (4.2%) 127  (6.5%) 284  (14.5%) 558  (28.5%) 609  (31.1%) 300  (15.3%)

Students are respected here regardless of their sexual orientation 26  (1.3%) 47  (2.4%) 133  (6.8%) 432  (22.1%) 829  (42.4%) 490  (25.0%)

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 1002  (51.0%) 669  (34.1%) 202  (10.3%) 51  (2.6%) 30  (1.5%) 10  (0.5%)

Gone to class without completing assigned reading 79  (4.0%) 273  (13.9%) 496  (25.3%) 446  (22.8%) 385  (19.7%) 278  (14.2%)

Gone to class unprepared 101  (5.2%) 485  (24.8%) 613  (31.3%) 370  (18.9%) 247  (12.6%) 142  (7.3%)

Skipped class 206  (10.6%) 748  (38.3%) 565  (29.0%) 219  (11.2%) 128  (6.6%) 85  (4.4%)

Raised your standard for acceptable effort due to the high standards of a faculty member 138  (7.1%) 193  (9.9%) 538  (27.6%) 480  (24.6%) 444  (22.7%) 159  (8.1%)

Extensively revised a paper at least once before submitting it to be graded 155  (7.9%) 298  (15.2%) 420  (21.4%) 345  (17.6%) 407  (20.8%) 335  (17.1%)

Sought academic help from instructor or tutor when needed 296  (15.1%) 413  (21.1%) 517  (26.4%) 303  (15.5%) 273  (14.0%) 154  (7.9%)

Worked on class projects or studied as a group with other classmates outside of class 116  (5.9%) 316  (16.1%) 508  (26.0%) 373  (19.1%) 354  (18.1%) 290  (14.8%)

Helped a classmate better understand the course material when studying together 113  (5.8%) 276  (14.1%) 600  (30.6%) 429  (21.9%) 357  (18.2%) 185  (9.4%)

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 1087  (55.6%) 257  (13.1%) 213  (10.9%) 137  (7.0%) 152  (7.8%) 109  (5.6%)

Communicated with a faculty member by email or in person 40  (2.0%) 240  (12.3%) 585  (29.9%) 376  (19.2%) 345  (17.7%) 368  (18.8%)

Talked with the instructor outside of class about issues and concepts derived from a course 277  (14.2%) 500  (25.6%) 510  (26.1%) 278  (14.2%) 208  (10.7%) 179  (9.2%)

Interacted with faculty during lecture class sessions 262  (13.4%) 505  (25.9%) 501  (25.7%) 276  (14.1%) 191  (9.8%) 217  (11.1%)

Worked with a faculty member on an activity other than coursework (e.g., student organization, campus committee, cultural activity) 1091  (55.9%) 324  (16.6%) 195  (10.0%) 129  (6.6%) 105  (5.4%) 107  (5.5%)

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 46  (2.3%) 257  (13.1%) 572  (29.2%) 399  (20.3%) 344  (17.5%) 344  (17.5%)

Brought up ideas or concepts from different courses during class discussions 184  (9.4%) 403  (20.6%) 556  (28.4%) 309  (15.8%) 283  (14.5%) 221  (11.3%)

Asked an insightful question in class 172  (8.8%) 436  (22.3%) 609  (31.1%) 305  (15.6%) 236  (12.1%) 199  (10.2%)

Found a course so interesting that you did more work than was required 284  (14.6%) 511  (26.2%) 530  (27.2%) 274  (14.1%) 206  (10.6%) 142  (7.3%)

Chosen challenging courses, when possible, even though you might lower your GPA by doing so 133  (6.8%) 271  (13.8%) 481  (24.6%) 376  (19.2%) 359  (18.3%) 338  (17.3%)

Made a class presentation 143  (7.3%) 358  (18.3%) 639  (32.8%) 387  (19.8%) 261  (13.4%) 163  (8.4%)

Had a class in which the professor knew or learned your name 108  (5.5%) 270  (13.8%) 446  (22.8%) 365  (18.7%) 340  (17.4%) 427  (21.8%)

8. On average, how much of your assigned course reading have you completed this academic year?

54  (2.8%) 0-10%
79  (4.0%) 11-20%
123  (6.3%) 21-30%
97  (5.0%) 31-40%
131  (6.7%) 41-50%
167  (8.6%) 51-60%
272  (13.9%) 61-70%
380  (19.5%) 71-80%
345  (17.7%) 81-90%
304  (15.6%) 91-100%
[37 missing]   (Select one)

Plans and Aspirations

9. What do you plan to do when you graduate?

529  (27.0%) Enroll in graduate or professional school
894  (45.6%) Work full-time
51  (2.6%) Work part-time
24  (1.2%) Be self-employed
75  (3.8%) Study or work abroad
9  (0.5%) Join armed forces
80  (4.1%) Work in an internship or volunteer position
159  (8.1%) Take a year off
40  (2.0%) Do something else
101  (5.1%) I have no idea at this point

10. What career do you hope to eventually have after you've completed your education?

178  (9.1%) Artistic, creative professions
284  (14.5%) Business, finance-related professions
158  (8.1%) Education
216  (11.1%) Engineering, computer programming
198  (10.1%) Law
303  (15.5%) Medicine, health-related professions
65  (3.3%) Psychology, helping professions
175  (9.0%) Researcher, scientist
230  (11.8%) Other (please specify below)
146  (7.5%) I have no idea whatsoever
[36 missing]   (Select one)

If other

[Open-ended text field]

11. What is the HIGHEST academic degree or credential that you plan to eventually earn?

106  (5.4%) Bachelor's degree (BA, BS, etc.)
16  (0.8%) Teaching credential
278  (14.2%) Business master's (MBA)
167  (8.5%) Other professional master's (MEd, MPP, MPH, MFA, MLIS, MSN, MSW, M.ARCH, etc)
297  (15.2%) Academic master's (MA, MS, etc.)
201  (10.3%) Law degree (LLB or JD)
61  (3.1%) Medical doctorate other than MD (DO, DDS, DVM, etc)
146  (7.5%) Medical doctor (MD)
387  (19.8%) Doctorate (PhD, EdD, etc)
55  (2.8%) Multiple doctoral degrees (MD/PhD)
245  (12.5%) I don't know yet
[30 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 1785  (91.2%) 173  (8.8%)

At least one student research course (e.g., course 99) 742  (38.1%) 1205  (61.9%)

At least one independent study course (e.g., 199) 738  (37.9%) 1209  (62.1%)

Assist faculty in research with course credit 574  (29.4%) 1376  (70.6%)

Assist faculty in research for pay without course credit 300  (15.4%) 1644  (84.6%)

Assist faculty in research as a volunteer without course credit 422  (21.7%) 1522  (78.3%)

Work on creative projects under the direction of faculty with course credit 501  (25.7%) 1447  (74.3%)

Work on creative projects under the direction of faculty for pay without course credit 101  (5.2%) 1844  (94.8%)

Work on creative projects under the direction of faculty as a volunteer without course credit 208  (10.7%) 1736  (89.3%)

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 99  (5.1%) 203  (10.4%) 321  (16.4%) 483  (24.6%) 586  (29.9%) 268  (13.7%)

Overall social experience 48  (2.5%) 107  (5.5%) 245  (12.5%) 531  (27.1%) 673  (34.4%) 355  (18.1%)

Overall academic experience 23  (1.2%) 44  (2.3%) 135  (6.9%) 467  (23.9%) 821  (42.0%) 465  (23.8%)

Value of your education for the price you're paying 59  (3.0%) 72  (3.7%) 161  (8.2%) 401  (20.5%) 647  (33.1%) 616  (31.5%)

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 37 (1.9%) 55 (2.8%) 119 (6.1%) 410 (21.0%) 732 (37.5%) 601 (30.8%)

Knowing what I know now, I would still choose to enroll at this campus 44 (2.2%) 46 (2.3%) 96 (4.9%) 263 (13.4%) 595 (30.4%) 915 (46.7%)

[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.

1745  (92.1%)
[first major appears here]

[Open-ended text field]

141  (7.4%)
[second major appears here for double majors]

[Open-ended text field]

9  (0.5%) [Open-ended text field] (write in new major to evaluate, if applicable)

[UD] 15. Were the following factors very important to you in deciding on your major?

Yes No

Intellectual curiosity 1838  (94.2%) 114  (5.8%)

Leads to a high paying job 633  (32.5%) 1317  (67.5%)

Prepares me for a fulfilling career 1440  (73.8%) 511  (26.2%)

Complements desire to study abroad 482  (24.8%) 1462  (75.2%)

Parental desires 308  (15.8%) 1637  (84.2%)

Easy requirements 332  (17.1%) 1615  (82.9%)

Allows time for other activities 597  (30.8%) 1344  (69.2%)

Provides international opportunities 803  (41.3%) 1141  (58.7%)

Prestige 849  (43.6%) 1098  (56.4%)

Couldn't get into my first choice of major 151  (7.8%) 1785  (92.2%)

Interest in subject area 1887  (96.9%) 60  (3.1%)

Prepares me for graduate/professional school 1285  (66.2%) 655  (33.8%)
Other, please specify: [Open-ended text field] 136  (28.4%) 343  (71.6%)

[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 11  (0.6%) 43  (2.2%) 177  (9.1%) 317  (16.2%) 593  (30.4%) 812  (41.6%)

Explain methods, ideas, or concepts and use them to solve problems 20  (1.0%) 71  (3.7%) 162  (8.3%) 295  (15.2%) 583  (30.0%) 813  (41.8%)

Break down material into component parts or arguments into assumptions to see the basis for different outcomes and conclusions 29  (1.5%) 129  (6.6%) 257  (13.2%) 376  (19.3%) 548  (28.2%) 605  (31.1%)

Judge the value of information, ideas, actions, and conclusions based on the soundness of sources, methods and reasoning 30  (1.5%) 131  (6.7%) 262  (13.5%) 385  (19.8%) 539  (27.7%) 596  (30.7%)

Create or generate new ideas, products or ways of understanding 51  (2.6%) 173  (8.9%) 334  (17.1%) 400  (20.5%) 447  (22.9%) 544  (27.9%)

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 11  (0.6%) 32  (1.6%) 145  (7.4%) 312  (16.0%) 552  (28.3%) 897  (46.0%)

Incorporated ideas or concepts from different courses when completing assignments 20  (1.0%) 82  (4.2%) 255  (13.1%) 427  (21.9%) 571  (29.3%) 596  (30.5%)

Examined how others gathered and interpreted data and assessed the soundness of their conclusions 47  (2.4%) 181  (9.3%) 348  (17.9%) 433  (22.2%) 458  (23.5%) 481  (24.7%)

Reconsidered your own position on a topic after assessing the arguments of others 42  (2.2%) 138  (7.1%) 446  (22.9%) 452  (23.2%) 481  (24.7%) 390  (20.0%)

[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? 1753  (90.3%) 189  (9.7%)

Are the program requirements well defined? 1796  (92.5%) 146  (7.5%)

Are department rules and policies clearly communicated? 1742  (89.7%) 201  (10.3%)

Is the description of the major in the catalog accurate? 1801  (93.5%) 125  (6.5%)

Yes No

Are there open channels of communication between faculty and students regarding student needs, concerns, and suggestions? 1662  (85.4%) 285  (14.6%)

Are students treated equitably and fairly by the faculty? 1756  (90.3%) 189  (9.7%)

Do faculty clearly explain what constitutes plagiarism and its consequences? 1801  (92.5%) 147  (7.5%)

Do faculty provide prompt and useful feedback on student work? 1557  (80.0%) 389  (20.0%)

[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 50  (2.6%) 110  (5.7%) 228  (11.7%) 506  (26.0%) 706  (36.3%) 344  (17.7%)

Quality of lower-division courses in your major 67  (3.5%) 113  (5.9%) 308  (16.2%) 551  (28.9%) 630  (33.0%) 238  (12.5%)

Quality of upper-division courses in your major 21  (1.1%) 36  (1.9%) 107  (5.5%) 375  (19.3%) 829  (42.7%) 573  (29.5%)

Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Somewhat satisfied Satisfied Very satisfied

Advising by faculty on academic matters 58  (3.0%) 119  (6.1%) 221  (11.4%) 561  (29.0%) 686  (35.5%) 290  (15.0%)

Advising by student peer advisors on academic matters 50  (2.7%) 99  (5.4%) 293  (15.9%) 776  (42.1%) 504  (27.3%) 123  (6.7%)

Advising by school or college staff on academic matters 86  (4.5%) 107  (5.6%) 256  (13.4%) 625  (32.6%) 626  (32.7%) 217  (11.3%)

Advising by departmental staff on academic matters 62  (3.2%) 74  (3.9%) 203  (10.6%) 547  (28.5%) 677  (35.2%) 358  (18.6%)

Quality of faculty instruction 18  (0.9%) 28  (1.4%) 91  (4.7%) 355  (18.2%) 903  (46.4%) 551  (28.3%)

Quality of teaching by graduate student GSI's (TA's) 32  (1.7%) 59  (3.0%) 147  (7.6%) 495  (25.5%) 791  (40.8%) 414  (21.4%)

Availability of courses for general education or breadth requirements 37  (1.9%) 58  (3.0%) 176  (9.1%) 508  (26.4%) 838  (43.5%) 309  (16.0%)

Availability of courses needed for graduation 29  (1.5%) 41  (2.1%) 156  (8.0%) 436  (22.5%) 895  (46.1%) 384  (19.8%)

Access to small classes 108  (5.6%) 152  (7.8%) 325  (16.7%) 510  (26.2%) 587  (30.2%) 262  (13.5%)

Access to faculty outside of class 43  (2.2%) 76  (3.9%) 178  (9.2%) 557  (28.8%) 779  (40.2%) 304  (15.7%)

Ability to get into a major that you want 30  (1.6%) 37  (1.9%) 71  (3.7%) 252  (13.0%) 873  (45.1%) 672  (34.7%)

Opportunities for research experience or to produce creative products 41  (2.1%) 96  (5.0%) 288  (15.0%) 524  (27.3%) 635  (33.1%) 337  (17.5%)

Educational enrichment programs (e.g., study abroad, UCDC, internships) 46  (2.4%) 84  (4.4%) 255  (13.5%) 618  (32.7%) 644  (34.0%) 245  (12.9%)

Accessibility of library staff 16  (0.8%) 29  (1.5%) 119  (6.2%) 595  (31.1%) 848  (44.4%) 304  (15.9%)

Availability of library research materials 17  (0.9%) 24  (1.2%) 97  (5.0%) 441  (22.9%) 865  (45.0%) 478  (24.9%)

20. How many professors do you know well enough to ask for a letter of recommendation in support of an application for a job or for graduate or professional school?

300  (15.6%) Zero
395  (20.5%) 1
570  (29.6%) 2
404  (21.0%) 3
259  (13.4%) 4 or more
[61 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 475  (24.4%) 1229  (63.2%) 169  (8.7%) 43  (2.2%) 15  (0.8%) 6  (0.3%) 2  (0.1%) 5  (0.3%)

Performing community service or volunteer activities 972  (50.1%) 663  (34.2%) 195  (10.0%) 67  (3.5%) 28  (1.4%) 7  (0.4%) 2  (0.1%) 7  (0.4%)

Participating in physical exercise, recreational sports, or physically active hobbies 288  (14.8%) 1050  (54.0%) 412  (21.2%) 120  (6.2%) 36  (1.9%) 20  (1.0%) 8  (0.4%) 10  (0.5%)

Participating in spiritual or religious activities 1361  (70.0%) 409  (21.0%) 85  (4.4%) 44  (2.3%) 24  (1.2%) 11  (0.6%) 4  (0.2%) 5  (0.3%)

Participating in student clubs or organizations 807  (41.9%) 618  (32.1%) 262  (13.6%) 119  (6.2%) 73  (3.8%) 18  (0.9%) 7  (0.4%) 20  (1.0%)

Pursuing a recreational or creative interest (arts/crafts, reading, music, hobbies, etc.) 300  (15.4%) 960  (49.4%) 396  (20.4%) 159  (8.2%) 75  (3.9%) 19  (1.0%) 11  (0.6%) 25  (1.3%)

0 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-25 26-30 More than 30

Socializing with friends 43  (2.2%) 674  (34.7%) 596  (30.7%) 343  (17.7%) 141  (7.3%) 57  (2.9%) 28  (1.4%) 60  (3.1%)

Partying 761  (39.1%) 809  (41.6%) 230  (11.8%) 83  (4.3%) 29  (1.5%) 13  (0.7%) 7  (0.4%) 12  (0.6%)

Spending time with family 943  (49.1%) 636  (33.1%) 149  (7.8%) 99  (5.2%) 34  (1.8%) 13  (0.7%) 9  (0.5%) 38  (2.0%)

Using the computer for non-academic purposes (games, shopping, email/instant messaging, etc.) 41  (2.1%) 575  (29.6%) 570  (29.4%) 328  (16.9%) 192  (9.9%) 82  (4.2%) 45  (2.3%) 107  (5.5%)

Watching TV 525  (27.1%) 760  (39.3%) 373  (19.3%) 164  (8.5%) 59  (3.0%) 25  (1.3%) 12  (0.6%) 18  (0.9%)

Commuting to school and to work 534  (27.5%) 1041  (53.6%) 258  (13.3%) 75  (3.9%) 22  (1.1%) 5  (0.3%) 4  (0.2%) 2  (0.1%)

22. During this academic year, what was the average number of hours per night you slept on weeknights?

6  (0.3%) 0-2
57  (2.9%) 3-4
784  (40.2%) 5-6
1012  (51.9%) 7-8
90  (4.6%) 9-10
2  (0.1%) 11+
[38 missing]   (Select one)

23. What is the SINGLE, MOST IMPORTANT thing that your campus could realistically do to create a better undergraduate experience for students like you?

Please describe only one:

[Open-ended textarea field]

PART II: YOUR BACKGROUND AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

1. When did you come to the United States to live?

1460  (75.0%) I was born in the U.S.
155  (8.0%) 1991 or earlier
21  (1.1%) 1992
20  (1.0%) 1993
15  (0.8%) 1994
24  (1.2%) 1995
24  (1.2%) 1996
22  (1.1%) 1997
22  (1.1%) 1998
25  (1.3%) 1999
34  (1.7%) 2000
22  (1.1%) 2001
28  (1.4%) 2002
24  (1.2%) 2003
44  (2.3%) 2004
5  (0.3%) 2005
2  (0.1%) 2006
[42 missing]   (Select one)

2. When did you learn to speak English?

1279  (66.0%) English is my native language
329  (17.0%) Before I was 5 years old
192  (9.9%) When I was 6 to 10 years old
99  (5.1%) When I was 11 to 15 years old
40  (2.1%) After turning 16 years old
[50 missing]   (Select one)

3. To the best of your knowledge, where were these relatives born?

Outside U.S. In U.S.

My mother 1143  (58.6%) 807  (41.4%)

My father 1106  (56.9%) 839  (43.1%)

My mother's mother 1230  (63.7%) 701  (36.3%)

My father's mother 1213  (62.8%) 718  (37.2%)

My mother's father 1238  (64.1%) 692  (35.9%)

My father's father 1195  (62.3%) 722  (37.7%)

[If mother born outside U.S.] 4a. What is the highest level of education reached by your mother in a foreign country?

50  (4.4%) None (did not receive any education in a foreign country)
216  (19.0%) Less than the equivalent of high school in the U.S.
301  (26.4%) U.S. high school equivalent
95  (8.3%) Equivalent of a U.S. associate's or postsecondary certificate
367  (32.2%) Equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's
6  (0.5%) Post-baccalaureate certificate
59  (5.2%) Equivalent of a U.S. master's
31  (2.7%) A professional degree
13  (1.1%) Equivalent of a U.S. doctorate
[851 missing]   (Select one)

[If mother born outside U.S.] 4b. What is the highest level of education reached by your mother in the U.S.?

556  (50.1%) None (did not receive any education in U.S.)
50  (4.5%) Less than high school
15  (1.4%) GED
44  (4.0%) High school degree
122  (11.0%) Associate's degree or postsecondary certificate
103  (9.3%) Bachelor's degree
27  (2.4%) Post-baccalaureate certificate (e.g., teaching certificate)
133  (12.0%) Master's
27  (2.4%) Professional degree
33  (3.0%) Doctorate
[879 missing]   (Select one)

[If mother born in U.S.] 4. What is the highest level of education reached by your mother?

18  (2.2%) Less than high school
10  (1.2%) GED
164  (20.4%) High school degree
93  (11.6%) Associate's degree or postsecondary certificate
234  (29.1%) Bachelor's degree
61  (7.6%) Post-baccalaureate certificate (e.g., teaching certificate)
149  (18.5%) Master's
46  (5.7%) Professional degree
29  (3.6%) Doctorate
[1185 missing]   (Select one)

[If father born outside U.S.] 5a. What is the highest level of education reached by your father in a foreign country?

47  (4.3%) None (did not receive any education in a foreign country)
187  (17.1%) Less than the equivalent of high school in the U.S.
251  (22.9%) U.S. high school equivalent
57  (5.2%) Equivalent of a U.S. associate's or postsecondary certificate
349  (31.9%) Equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's
13  (1.2%) Post-baccalaureate certificate
106  (9.7%) Equivalent of a U.S. master's
47  (4.3%) A professional degree
38  (3.5%) Equivalent of a U.S. doctorate
[894 missing]   (Select one)

[If father born outside U.S.] 5b. What is the highest level of education reached by your father in the U.S.?

481  (44.9%) None (did not receive any education in U.S.)
40  (3.7%) Less than high school
13  (1.2%) GED
37  (3.5%) High school degree
53  (4.9%) Associate's degree or postsecondary certificate
100  (9.3%) Bachelor's degree
11  (1.0%) Post-baccalaureate certificate (e.g., teaching certificate)
183  (17.1%) Master's
39  (3.6%) Professional degree
115  (10.7%) Doctorate
[917 missing]   (Select one)

[If father born in U.S.] 5. What is the highest level of education reached by your father?

23  (2.8%) Less than high school
6  (0.7%) GED
177  (21.5%) High school degree
49  (6.0%) Associate's degree or postsecondary certificate
240  (29.2%) Bachelor's degree
24  (2.9%) Post-baccalaureate certificate (e.g., teaching certificate)
131  (15.9%) Master's
79  (9.6%) Professional degree
94  (11.4%) Doctorate
[1166 missing]   (Select one)

6. To the best of your knowledge, how many of your grandparents went to college?

361  (18.7%) I don't know
785  (40.6%) None
271  (14.0%) One
287  (14.8%) Two
130  (6.7%) Three
100  (5.2%) Four
[55 missing]   (Select one)

7. Which of the following best describes your social class when you were growing up?

31  (1.6%) Wealthy
597  (30.7%) Upper-middle or professional-middle
758  (38.9%) Middle-class
382  (19.6%) Working-class
179  (9.2%) Low-income or poor

8. To the best of your knowledge, which category includes the total annual combined income of your parent(s) before taxes in 2007?

62  (3.3%) Less than $10,000
97  (5.2%) $10,000 to $19,999
166  (8.9%) $20,000 to $34,999
170  (9.1%) $35,000 to $49,999
171  (9.2%) $50,000 to $64,999
163  (8.8%) $65,000 to $79,999
215  (11.6%) $80,000 to $99,999
303  (16.3%) $100,000 to $124,999
131  (7.1%) $125,000 to $149,999
165  (8.9%) $150,000 to $199,999
215  (11.6%) $200,000 or more

9. What is your religious/spiritual preference?

329  (17.2%) Spiritual but not associated with a major religion
686  (35.9%) Not particularly spiritual
47  (2.5%) Baptist
91  (4.8%) Buddhist
67  (3.5%) Christian Church (Disciples)
21  (1.1%) Eastern Orthodox
12  (0.6%) Episcopalian
38  (2.0%) Hindu
73  (3.8%) Jewish
13  (0.7%) Lutheran
20  (1.0%) Methodist
3  (0.2%) Mormon
46  (2.4%) Muslim
53  (2.8%) Presbyterian
4  (0.2%) Quaker
247  (12.9%) Roman Catholic
6  (0.3%) Seventh Day Adventist
1  (0.1%) Sikh
6  (0.3%) Taoist
4  (0.2%) Unitarian/Universalist
3  (0.2%) United Church of Christ/Congregational
112  (5.9%) Other Christian
27  (1.4%) Other Religion
[80 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?

216  (11.2%) Very liberal
692  (35.7%) Liberal
371  (19.2%) Slightly liberal
383  (19.8%) Moderate or middle of the road
175  (9.0%) Slightly conservative
83  (4.3%) Conservative
16  (0.8%) Very conservative

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 18  (3.1%) 23  (3.9%) 54  (9.2%) 150  (25.6%) 236  (40.3%) 104  (17.8%)

Attending a university with world-class researchers is important to me 14  (2.4%) 27  (4.6%) 36  (6.2%) 142  (24.4%) 199  (34.3%) 163  (28.1%)

It doesn't really matter where I get my undergraduate education (UC, CSU, community college) since they are all similar in quality 233  (40.0%) 183  (31.4%) 91  (15.6%) 50  (8.6%) 13  (2.2%) 13  (2.2%)

The emphasis on research detracts from the quality of teaching on this campus 38  (6.5%) 104  (17.8%) 130  (22.3%) 185  (31.7%) 75  (12.9%) 51  (8.7%)

2. How important to you are the following aspects of being an undergraduate at a research university like UC?

Learning about faculty research

Not important 33  (5.7%)

Not very important 104  (17.9%)

Somewhat important 181  (31.1%)

Important 160  (27.5%)

Very important 74  (12.7%)

Essential 30  (5.2%)

Having courses with faculty members who refer to their own research as part of the class

Not important 54  (9.3%)

Not very important 120  (20.6%)

Somewhat important 168  (28.8%)

Important 128  (22.0%)

Very important 81  (13.9%)

Essential 32  (5.5%)

Learning research methods

Not important 20  (3.5%)

Not very important 48  (8.3%)

Somewhat important 136  (23.5%)

Important 168  (29.1%)

Very important 119  (20.6%)

Essential 87  (15.1%)

Assisting faculty members in their research, for pay or as a volunteer

Not important 76  (13.1%)

Not very important 113  (19.6%)

Somewhat important 141  (24.4%)

Important 130  (22.5%)

Very important 68  (11.8%)

Essential 50  (8.7%)

Pursuing your own research

Not important 58  (10.0%)

Not very important 93  (16.0%)

Somewhat important 148  (25.5%)

Important 140  (24.1%)

Very important 85  (14.6%)

Essential 57  (9.8%)

The prestige of this campus when you apply to grad school

Not important 16  (2.8%)

Not very important 11  (1.9%)

Somewhat important 51  (8.8%)

Important 115  (19.8%)

Very important 192  (33.1%)

Essential 195  (33.6%)

The prestige of this campus when you apply for a job

Not important 8  (1.4%)

Not very important 9  (1.5%)

Somewhat important 43  (7.4%)

Important 109  (18.8%)

Very important 209  (36.0%)

Essential 203  (34.9%)

Having access to a world-class library collection

Not important 16  (2.8%)

Not very important 32  (5.5%)

Somewhat important 78  (13.5%)

Important 130  (22.5%)

Very important 159  (27.6%)

Essential 162  (28.1%)

Being able to attend plays, concerts, lectures, and other cultural events on campus

Not important 28  (4.8%)

Not very important 65  (11.2%)

Somewhat important 129  (22.2%)

Important 158  (27.2%)

Very important 117  (20.2%)

Essential 83  (14.3%)

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 90  (15.4%) 494  (84.6%)

Other internship 265  (45.4%) 319  (54.6%)

Any UC study abroad, including EAP and summer study abroad 95  (16.3%) 487  (83.7%)

Study abroad program affiliated with another college or university 39  (6.7%) 542  (93.3%)

Study abroad program NOT affiliated with a college or university 42  (7.2%) 541  (92.8%)

4. During this academic year, how often have each of the following been obstacles to your school work or academic success?

Competing job responsibilities (i.e., paid employment)

All the time 40  (6.9%)

Frequently 80  (13.8%)

Occasionally 141  (24.3%)

Rarely 122  (21.0%)

Not at all 197  (34.0%)

Competing family responsibilities

All the time 26  (4.5%)

Frequently 62  (10.7%)

Occasionally 140  (24.3%)

Rarely 183  (31.7%)

Not at all 166  (28.8%)

Other competing responsibilities (e.g., athletics, clubs, internship)

All the time 31  (5.3%)

Frequently 86  (14.8%)

Occasionally 176  (30.3%)

Rarely 163  (28.1%)

Not at all 124  (21.4%)

Weak English skills

All the time 4  (0.7%)

Frequently 12  (2.1%)

Occasionally 37  (6.4%)

Rarely 52  (9.0%)

Not at all 475  (81.9%)

Weak math skills

All the time 2  (0.3%)

Frequently 18  (3.1%)

Occasionally 61  (10.5%)

Rarely 105  (18.1%)

Not at all 393  (67.9%)

Inadequate study skills (e.g., knowing how to start, knowing how to get help, organizing material)

All the time 12  (2.1%)

Frequently 27  (4.7%)

Occasionally 123  (21.3%)

Rarely 203  (35.2%)

Not at all 212  (36.7%)

Poor study behaviors (e.g., wait till last minute, easily distracted, too much social time, too much surfing)

All the time 54  (9.3%)

Frequently 122  (21.0%)

Occasionally 203  (34.9%)

Rarely 121  (20.8%)

Not at all 81  (13.9%)

Bad study environment (e.g., noisy roommate, poor Internet access, inadequate computer or software)

All the time 18  (3.1%)

Frequently 63  (10.9%)

Occasionally 211  (36.4%)

Rarely 192  (33.1%)

Not at all 96  (16.6%)

Feeling depressed, stressed, or upset

All the time 38  (6.5%)

Frequently 83  (14.3%)

Occasionally 215  (37.0%)

Rarely 156  (26.9%)

Not at all 89  (15.3%)

Physical illness or condition

All the time 8  (1.4%)

Frequently 25  (4.3%)

Occasionally 133  (22.9%)

Rarely 227  (39.1%)

Not at all 188  (32.4%)

5. How important is it to you to graduate in four years or, if you are a transfer student, in two years?

34  (5.8%) Not important
63  (10.8%) Not very important
64  (11.0%) Somewhat important
104  (17.8%) Important
148  (25.3%) Very important
158  (27.1%) Essential
13  (2.2%) Not applicable

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) 51  (13.5%) 25  (6.6%) 301  (79.8%)

Advocacy (e.g., Amnesty International, Living Wage Advocacy, Sierra Club) 24  (6.4%) 6  (1.6%) 345  (92.0%)

Campus sports club (e.g., rugby club, Kendo club) 32  (8.5%) 9  (2.4%) 335  (89.1%)

Campus varsity team (e.g., basketball, softball, soccer) 9  (2.4%) 1  (0.3%) 361  (97.3%)

Governing bodies (e.g., student government, IFC, panhellenic, residence hall association) 8  (2.1%) 13  (3.5%) 353  (94.4%)

Greek fraternity or sorority 15  (4.0%) 24  (6.4%) 334  (89.5%)

Honor society 78  (20.7%) 19  (5.0%) 280  (74.3%)

Media (e.g., campus newspaper, radio station) 13  (3.5%) 8  (2.1%) 355  (94.4%)

Performing group (e.g., school band, dance team) 32  (8.5%) 9  (2.4%) 335  (89.1%)

Political (e.g., Young Republicans, College Democrats) 15  (4.0%) 8  (2.1%) 352  (93.9%)

Recreational (e.g., chess club, bike club, rock climbing club) 31  (8.3%) 8  (2.1%) 335  (89.6%)

Religious (e.g., Korean Campus Ministry, World Peace Buddhist Club) 24  (6.4%) 13  (3.5%) 338  (90.1%)

Service (e.g., Special Olympics volunteers Club, Jewish Social Action Committee) 33  (8.8%) 29  (7.7%) 314  (83.5%)

Other campus-based club or organization 59  (16.4%) 39  (10.8%) 262  (72.8%)

Participant or member Officer or leader Neither

Off-campus club or organization 69 (18.6%) 30 (8.1%) 272 (73.3%)

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 21  (5.6%) 39  (10.4%) 58  (15.5%) 105  (28.1%) 92  (24.6%) 59  (15.8%)

Opportunities to develop my leadership skills while here are important to me 7  (1.9%) 18  (4.8%) 33  (8.8%) 94  (25.1%) 131  (35.0%) 91  (24.3%)

My experience here provides adequate opportunity to explore my cultural identity 22  (5.9%) 21  (5.6%) 60  (16.0%) 115  (30.6%) 120  (31.9%) 38  (10.1%)

I feel I can express my political opinions on campus 9  (2.4%) 11  (2.9%) 29  (7.7%) 100  (26.6%) 155  (41.2%) 72  (19.1%)

Community Service & Leadership

3. DURING THIS ACADEMIC YEAR, have you done community service work either on or off campus?

185  (49.1%) No
192  (50.9%) Yes

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.

18  (9.1%) Through a related class
18  (9.1%) Through a program where I receive course credit (e.g., field studies credit for tutoring)
8  (4.0%) Through a formal service program (AmeriCorps, VISTA, etc.) where I receive pay or a stipend
19  (9.6%) Through my fraternity or sorority
56  (28.3%) Through another student organization on campus
6  (3.0%) Through a university department or program
17  (8.6%) Through my religious organization or church
2  (1.0%) Through my internship
41  (20.7%) I found the work on my own
13  (6.6%) Other, please specify: [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.

61  (31.9%) K-12 school
2  (1.0%) Preschool
2  (1.0%) Adult literacy or ESL program
8  (4.2%) Youth services agency
Student government
13  (6.8%) Environmental group
13  (6.8%) Homeless shelter
1  (0.5%) Soup kitchen
4  (2.1%) Food bank
4  (2.1%) Housing organization
24  (12.6%) Clinic or hospital
2  (1.0%) Animal shelter
3  (1.6%) Help hotline
10  (5.2%) Religious organization
2  (1.0%) Political party
4  (2.1%) Political or advocacy organization
38  (19.9%) Other, please specify: [Open-ended text field]

What community service activity did you do?

Doing Not Applicable

Tutoring 73  (52.1%) 67  (47.9%)

Mentoring 77  (56.2%) 60  (43.8%)

Teaching or educating 87  (64.0%) 49  (36.0%)

Outreach 67  (54.0%) 57  (46.0%)

Counseling 34  (28.8%) 84  (71.2%)

Publicity 22  (19.3%) 92  (80.7%)

Fundraising 37  (30.1%) 86  (69.9%)

Computer or technical support 9  (7.9%) 105  (92.1%)

General support 58  (47.5%) 64  (52.5%)

Building or landscaping 21  (17.5%) 99  (82.5%)

Preparing or serving food 40  (32.3%) 84  (67.7%)

Collecting food 18  (15.7%) 97  (84.3%)

Health care 31  (25.4%) 91  (74.6%)

Environmental clean up 30  (26.1%) 85  (73.9%)
Other, please specify: [Open-ended text field] 15  (21.7%) 54  (78.3%)

Political Engagement

4. Do you consider yourself to be a

217  (58.3%) Democrat

Do you consider yourself to be a strong Democrat?

100  (45.5%) Yes
120  (54.5%) No

38  (10.2%) Republican

Do you consider yourself to be a strong Republican?

6  (15.0%) Yes
34  (85.0%) No

117  (31.5%) Independent

Do you lean more toward the Democratic Party or Republican Party?

96  (84.2%) Democratic
18  (15.8%) Republican

5. Are you registered to vote?

296  (78.5%) Yes

Are you registered to vote in the same city as your campus?

115  (39.4%) Yes
177  (60.6%) No

81  (21.5%) No

What is the primary reason why you are not registered?

38  (44.7%) Not a citizen
24  (28.2%) Not interested
23  (27.1%) Other, please specify: [Open-ended text field]

6. In the presidential election this November, will you vote?

245  (65.0%) Definitely will
57  (15.1%) Probably will
23  (6.1%) Maybe
20  (5.3%) Probably not

Why won't you vote?

31  (60.8%) Not a citizen
15  (29.4%) Not interested
5  (9.8%) Other, please specify: [Open-ended text field]

32  (8.5%) Definitely not

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 5  (1.3%) 1  (0.3%) 7  (1.9%) 19  (5.1%) 343  (91.5%)

Contributed money to a campaign 2  (0.5%) 2  (0.5%) 16  (4.3%) 23  (6.1%) 332  (88.5%)

Privately urged others to vote a particular way 13  (3.5%) 29  (7.7%) 82  (21.8%) 56  (14.9%) 196  (52.1%)

Paid attention to candidates and issues 69  (18.4%) 93  (24.8%) 141  (37.6%) 30  (8.0%) 42  (11.2%)

Talked about the campaign with other students 45  (12.0%) 85  (22.6%) 129  (34.3%) 56  (14.9%) 61  (16.2%)

8. How important is voting to you personally?

58  (15.4%) Not important
179  (47.6%) Important
139  (37.0%) Very important

9. Will you use the following information sources when deciding how to vote?

Yes No

Internet searches 301  (80.7%) 72  (19.3%)

Newspapers or magazines (hardcopy or Internet) 322  (86.6%) 50  (13.4%)

Candidate debates 294  (79.2%) 77  (20.8%)

Friends and family members 256  (69.2%) 114  (30.8%)

TV news 242  (65.4%) 128  (34.6%)

Paid advertising 53  (14.4%) 315  (85.6%)

Postal mailings 43  (11.7%) 326  (88.3%)

Electronic mailings 43  (11.7%) 324  (88.3%)

Phone calls 26  (7.1%) 342  (92.9%)

Rallies or other public events 96  (26.2%) 271  (73.8%)

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 35  (9.5%) 17  (4.6%) 15  (4.1%) 24  (6.5%) 16  (4.3%) 87  (23.6%) 28  (7.6%) 53  (14.4%) 42  (11.4%) 13  (3.5%) 39  (10.6%)

Sexual health issues like HIV and AIDS 18  (4.9%) 11  (3.0%) 25  (6.8%) 15  (4.1%) 18  (4.9%) 69  (18.6%) 40  (10.8%) 44  (11.9%) 50  (13.5%) 21  (5.7%) 59  (15.9%)

Teen pregnancy 34  (9.2%) 15  (4.1%) 25  (6.8%) 22  (6.0%) 27  (7.3%) 81  (22.0%) 36  (9.8%) 40  (10.9%) 32  (8.7%) 11  (3.0%) 45  (12.2%)

Gun violence 18  (4.9%) 5  (1.4%) 11  (3.0%) 27  (7.3%) 16  (4.3%) 67  (18.2%) 35  (9.5%) 49  (13.3%) 69  (18.8%) 22  (6.0%) 49  (13.3%)

Discrimination and prejudice 15  (4.1%) 5  (1.4%) 11  (3.0%) 13  (3.5%) 16  (4.3%) 34  (9.2%) 20  (5.4%) 47  (12.8%) 65  (17.7%) 42  (11.4%) 100  (27.2%)

Drug and alcohol use 23  (6.3%) 15  (4.1%) 29  (7.9%) 22  (6.0%) 34  (9.3%) 83  (22.6%) 29  (7.9%) 41  (11.2%) 43  (11.7%) 17  (4.6%) 31  (8.4%)

Job creation 16  (4.3%) 5  (1.4%) 8  (2.2%) 7  (1.9%) 11  (3.0%) 44  (12.0%) 35  (9.5%) 49  (13.3%) 82  (22.3%) 46  (12.5%) 65  (17.7%)

Access to affordable higher education 10  (2.7%) 5  (1.4%) 3  (0.8%) 5  (1.4%) 9  (2.4%) 36  (9.8%) 16  (4.3%) 41  (11.1%) 62  (16.8%) 54  (14.6%) 128  (34.7%)

The environment 11  (3.0%) 3  (0.8%) 5  (1.4%) 7  (1.9%) 13  (3.5%) 29  (7.9%) 23  (6.3%) 44  (12.0%) 65  (17.7%) 55  (15.0%) 112  (30.5%)

Access to affordable health care 10  (2.7%) 5  (1.4%) 6  (1.6%) 5  (1.4%) 10  (2.7%) 34  (9.3%) 15  (4.1%) 25  (6.8%) 58  (15.8%) 56  (15.3%) 143  (39.0%)

Privacy issues (e.g., Internet, junk mail) 21  (5.8%) 11  (3.0%) 24  (6.6%) 19  (5.2%) 30  (8.2%) 53  (14.5%) 40  (11.0%) 42  (11.5%) 49  (13.4%) 29  (7.9%) 47  (12.9%)

Issues of morality 33  (9.0%) 16  (4.4%) 28  (7.7%) 22  (6.0%) 26  (7.1%) 58  (15.9%) 22  (6.0%) 49  (13.4%) 50  (13.7%) 22  (6.0%) 39  (10.7%)

Tolerance for those who are different 12  (3.3%) 6  (1.7%) 7  (1.9%) 3  (0.8%) 10  (2.8%) 34  (9.4%) 18  (5.0%) 47  (13.0%) 61  (16.9%) 51  (14.1%) 113  (31.2%)

Retirement security 15  (4.1%) 13  (3.6%) 12  (3.3%) 17  (4.7%) 13  (3.6%) 57  (15.7%) 35  (9.6%) 49  (13.5%) 59  (16.3%) 37  (10.2%) 56  (15.4%)

Abortion 29  (7.9%) 12  (3.3%) 15  (4.1%) 20  (5.4%) 9  (2.5%) 54  (14.7%) 26  (7.1%) 35  (9.5%) 46  (12.5%) 26  (7.1%) 95  (25.9%)

The growing federal deficit 8  (2.2%) 3  (0.8%) 8  (2.2%) 1  (0.3%) 13  (3.6%) 50  (13.7%) 33  (9.0%) 47  (12.8%) 66  (18.0%) 54  (14.8%) 83  (22.7%)

The war in Iraq 12  (3.3%) 3  (0.8%) 3  (0.8%) 5  (1.4%) 10  (2.7%) 38  (10.4%) 24  (6.5%) 39  (10.6%) 52  (14.2%) 59  (16.1%) 122  (33.2%)

Taxes 10  (2.7%) 4  (1.1%) 3  (0.8%) 11  (3.0%) 7  (1.9%) 63  (17.3%) 39  (10.7%) 57  (15.6%) 72  (19.7%) 41  (11.2%) 58  (15.9%)

Gay and lesbian issues 37  (10.1%) 13  (3.6%) 17  (4.6%) 17  (4.6%) 13  (3.6%) 55  (15.0%) 34  (9.3%) 37  (10.1%) 40  (10.9%) 30  (8.2%) 73  (19.9%)

Transgender issues 46  (12.6%) 19  (5.2%) 18  (4.9%) 17  (4.7%) 14  (3.8%) 70  (19.2%) 35  (9.6%) 32  (8.8%) 34  (9.3%) 25  (6.8%) 55  (15.1%)

11. Do you think this country is moving in the right direction or wrong direction?

41  (10.8%) Right direction
203  (53.4%) Wrong direction
136  (35.8%) Don't know

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 329  (59.8%) 187  (34.0%) 34  (6.2%)

Acquire a well-rounded general education 418  (76.6%) 111  (20.3%) 17  (3.1%)

Discover what kind of person I really want to be 432  (79.1%) 95  (17.4%) 19  (3.5%)

Achieve a high GPA 244  (44.4%) 248  (45.2%) 57  (10.4%)

Form romantic relationships 115  (21.0%) 258  (47.1%) 175  (31.9%)

Establish meaningful friendships 388  (70.7%) 139  (25.3%) 22  (4.0%)

Prepare for graduate or professional school 334  (61.1%) 165  (30.2%) 48  (8.8%)

Obtain the skills I need to pursue my chosen career 435  (79.4%) 102  (18.6%) 11  (2.0%)

Be in a position to make a lot of money after finishing my education 193  (35.2%) 237  (43.2%) 119  (21.7%)

Explore new ideas 392  (71.4%) 145  (26.4%) 12  (2.2%)

Enjoy my college years before assuming adult responsibilities 327  (59.9%) 162  (29.7%) 57  (10.4%)

Develop a personal code of values and ethics 313  (57.4%) 190  (34.9%) 42  (7.7%)

Develop an in-depth understanding of a specific field of study 342  (62.5%) 187  (34.2%) 18  (3.3%)

Integrate spirituality into my life 105  (19.2%) 160  (29.3%) 281  (51.5%)

Establish social networks that will help further my career 221  (40.3%) 248  (45.3%) 79  (14.4%)

Obtain the skills I need to function in the international arena 177  (32.2%) 229  (41.7%) 143  (26.0%)

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

117 (21.3%) 217 (39.5%) 144 (26.2%) 49 (8.9%) 12 (2.2%) 11 (2.0%)

Caring

Impersonal

52 (9.5%) 122 (22.2%) 156 (28.4%) 108 (19.6%) 66 (12.0%) 46 (8.4%)

Intellectual

Not intellectual

242 (44.0%) 224 (40.7%) 60 (10.9%) 14 (2.5%) 10 (1.8%)

Tolerant of diversity

Intolerant of diversity

182 (33.2%) 240 (43.7%) 73 (13.3%) 38 (6.9%) 13 (2.4%) 3 (0.5%)

Safe

Dangerous

57 (10.3%) 168 (30.5%) 158 (28.7%) 101 (18.3%) 53 (9.6%) 14 (2.5%)

Too easy academically

Too hard academically

3 (0.5%) 24 (4.4%) 134 (24.4%) 234 (42.5%) 131 (23.8%) 24 (4.4%)

Not affordable

Affordable

36 (6.5%) 85 (15.5%) 117 (21.3%) 140 (25.5%) 114 (20.7%) 58 (10.5%)

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 42  (7.7%) 108  (19.7%) 194  (35.5%) 102  (18.6%) 81  (14.8%) 20  (3.7%)

Their political opinions were very different from yours 22  (4.0%) 85  (15.5%) 194  (35.5%) 128  (23.4%) 84  (15.4%) 34  (6.2%)

They were of a different nationality than your own 16  (2.9%) 57  (10.4%) 147  (26.9%) 139  (25.5%) 117  (21.4%) 70  (12.8%)

They were of a different race or ethnicity than your own 17  (3.1%) 45  (8.2%) 155  (28.3%) 138  (25.2%) 119  (21.8%) 73  (13.3%)

Their sexual orientation was different 44  (8.1%) 146  (26.7%) 169  (31.0%) 97  (17.8%) 61  (11.2%) 29  (5.3%)

They were from a different social class 23  (4.2%) 84  (15.4%) 188  (34.6%) 120  (22.1%) 92  (16.9%) 37  (6.8%)

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 11  (2.0%) 9  (1.6%) 20  (3.6%) 43  (7.8%) 128  (23.4%) 241  (44.0%) 96  (17.5%)

Students of my socio-economic status are respected on this campus 14  (2.6%) 11  (2.0%) 13  (2.4%) 32  (5.8%) 105  (19.2%) 272  (49.6%) 101  (18.4%)

Students of my gender/sexual identity are respected on this campus 23  (4.2%) 2  (0.4%) 6  (1.1%) 10  (1.8%) 92  (16.8%) 277  (50.6%) 137  (25.0%)

Students of my religious beliefs are respected on this campus 64  (11.7%) 7  (1.3%) 20  (3.7%) 40  (7.3%) 119  (21.8%) 211  (38.6%) 85  (15.6%)

Students of my political beliefs are respected on this campus 22  (4.0%) 16  (2.9%) 18  (3.3%) 33  (6.0%) 113  (20.7%) 240  (44.0%) 104  (19.0%)

Students of my sexual orientation are respected on this campus 34  (6.2%) 1  (0.2%) 5  (0.9%) 6  (1.1%) 70  (12.9%) 273  (50.2%) 155  (28.5%)

Students of my immigration background are respected on this campus 116  (21.3%) 5  (0.9%) 10  (1.8%) 22  (4.0%) 85  (15.6%) 217  (39.8%) 90  (16.5%)

Students with a physical, psychological, or learning disability like mine are respected on this campus 220  (40.8%) 7  (1.3%) 9  (1.7%) 20  (3.7%) 67  (12.4%) 150  (27.8%) 66  (12.2%)

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 366  (66.8%) 117  (21.4%) 43  (7.8%) 16  (2.9%) 6  (1.1%)

Gender or sexual identity 395  (72.3%) 105  (19.2%) 25  (4.6%) 15  (2.7%) 5  (0.9%) 1  (0.2%)

Political beliefs or affiliations 209  (38.3%) 108  (19.8%) 128  (23.5%) 56  (10.3%) 31  (5.7%) 13  (2.4%)

Religion 325  (59.6%) 109  (20.0%) 64  (11.7%) 24  (4.4%) 12  (2.2%) 11  (2.0%)

Sexual orientation 429  (78.6%) 84  (15.4%) 22  (4.0%) 8  (1.5%) 3  (0.5%)

Socio-economic status 396  (72.8%) 97  (17.8%) 29  (5.3%) 13  (2.4%) 7  (1.3%) 2  (0.4%)

Immigrant background 409  (74.8%) 94  (17.2%) 25  (4.6%) 12  (2.2%) 6  (1.1%) 1  (0.2%)

Physical, psychological, or learning disabilities 449  (82.7%) 75  (13.8%) 12  (2.2%) 4  (0.7%) 2  (0.4%) 1  (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 415  (76.1%) 80  (14.7%) 33  (6.1%) 10  (1.8%) 4  (0.7%) 3  (0.6%)

Gender or sexual identity 435  (79.8%) 75  (13.8%) 21  (3.9%) 9  (1.7%) 2  (0.4%) 3  (0.6%)

Political beliefs or affiliations 374  (68.6%) 82  (15.0%) 54  (9.9%) 20  (3.7%) 10  (1.8%) 5  (0.9%)

Religion 415  (76.6%) 77  (14.2%) 28  (5.2%) 11  (2.0%) 4  (0.7%) 7  (1.3%)

Sexual orientation 441  (81.5%) 70  (12.9%) 23  (4.3%) 3  (0.6%) 4  (0.7%)

Socio-economic status 427  (78.3%) 74  (13.6%) 29  (5.3%) 11  (2.0%) 3  (0.6%) 1  (0.2%)

Immigrant background 438  (80.5%) 67  (12.3%) 29  (5.3%) 4  (0.7%) 4  (0.7%) 2  (0.4%)

Physical, psychological, or learning disabilities 451  (83.1%) 66  (12.2%) 19  (3.5%) 2  (0.4%) 3  (0.6%) 2  (0.4%)

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 65  (11.9%) 128  (23.4%) 185  (33.8%) 84  (15.3%) 60  (10.9%) 26  (4.7%)

Gender or sexual identity 108  (19.8%) 151  (27.7%) 151  (27.7%) 62  (11.4%) 50  (9.2%) 24  (4.4%)

Political beliefs or affiliations 58  (10.6%) 102  (18.6%) 156  (28.5%) 101  (18.4%) 85  (15.5%) 46  (8.4%)

Religion 94  (17.2%) 144  (26.4%) 153  (28.1%) 73  (13.4%) 57  (10.5%) 24  (4.4%)

Sexual orientation 128  (23.4%) 145  (26.5%) 142  (25.9%) 68  (12.4%) 46  (8.4%) 19  (3.5%)

Socio-economic status 155  (28.4%) 160  (29.3%) 131  (24.0%) 55  (10.1%) 31  (5.7%) 14  (2.6%)

Immigrant background 162  (29.7%) 148  (27.1%) 134  (24.5%) 51  (9.3%) 31  (5.7%) 20  (3.7%)

Physical, psychological, or learning disabilities 241  (44.1%) 149  (27.3%) 87  (15.9%) 37  (6.8%) 18  (3.3%) 14  (2.6%)

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 8  (1.5%) Very poor
48  (8.9%) Poor
143  (26.5%) Fair
159  (29.4%) Good
92  (17.0%) Very good
90  (16.7%) Excellent
[1449 missing]   (Select one)
3  (0.6%) Very poor
5  (0.9%) Poor
74  (13.8%) Fair
165  (30.7%) Good
155  (28.8%) Very good
136  (25.3%) Excellent
[1451 missing]   (Select one)

Social class and economic differences/issues 9  (1.7%) Very poor
57  (10.6%) Poor
178  (33.0%) Fair
185  (34.3%) Good
70  (13.0%) Very good
40  (7.4%) Excellent
[1450 missing]   (Select one)
7  (1.3%) Poor
49  (9.1%) Fair
185  (34.3%) Good
210  (39.0%) Very good
88  (16.3%) Excellent
[1450 missing]   (Select one)

Racial and ethnic differences/issues 8  (1.5%) Very poor
54  (10.1%) Poor
184  (34.3%) Fair
186  (34.7%) Good
71  (13.2%) Very good
33  (6.2%) Excellent
[1453 missing]   (Select one)
2  (0.4%) Very poor
5  (0.9%) Poor
56  (10.5%) Fair
188  (35.2%) Good
203  (38.0%) Very good
80  (15.0%) Excellent
[1455 missing]   (Select one)

Gender and sexual orientation differences/issues 26  (4.9%) Very poor
80  (15.0%) Poor
191  (35.7%) Fair
154  (28.8%) Good
56  (10.5%) Very good
28  (5.2%) Excellent
[1454 missing]   (Select one)
4  (0.7%) Very poor
5  (0.9%) Poor
93  (17.4%) Fair
194  (36.3%) Good
160  (29.9%) Very good
79  (14.8%) Excellent
[1454 missing]   (Select one)

Physical disabilities issues 39  (7.2%) Very poor
100  (18.6%) Poor
208  (38.7%) Fair
127  (23.6%) Good
43  (8.0%) Very good
21  (3.9%) Excellent
[1451 missing]   (Select one)
14  (2.6%) Very poor
41  (7.6%) Poor
151  (28.1%) Fair
196  (36.4%) Good
88  (16.4%) Very good
48  (8.9%) Excellent
[1451 missing]   (Select one)

Emotional disabilities issues 42  (7.8%) Very poor
111  (20.7%) Poor
214  (39.9%) Fair
113  (21.0%) Good
36  (6.7%) Very good
21  (3.9%) Excellent
[1452 missing]   (Select one)
16  (3.0%) Very poor
48  (9.0%) Poor
136  (25.4%) Fair
167  (31.2%) Good
106  (19.8%) Very good
63  (11.8%) Excellent
[1453 missing]   (Select one)

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 22  (4.0%) 52  (9.5%) 90  (16.5%) 210  (38.4%) 140  (25.6%) 33  (6.0%)

There is a clear sense of appropriate and inappropriate behavior on this campus 23  (4.2%) 39  (7.1%) 110  (20.1%) 201  (36.8%) 150  (27.5%) 23  (4.2%)

I am proud to be a student at this campus 5  (0.9%) 7  (1.3%) 13  (2.4%) 84  (15.4%) 226  (41.4%) 211  (38.6%)

Most students are proud to attend this school 1  (0.2%) 1  (0.2%) 9  (1.6%) 98  (17.9%) 262  (47.9%) 176  (32.2%)

This institution values students' opinions 18  (3.3%) 29  (5.3%) 82  (15.0%) 186  (34.1%) 176  (32.2%) 55  (10.1%)

Academic cheating is a problem on this campus 36  (6.6%) 175  (32.1%) 141  (25.8%) 118  (21.6%) 51  (9.3%) 25  (4.6%)

Alcohol use is a problem on this campus 38  (7.0%) 121  (22.2%) 146  (26.8%) 146  (26.8%) 64  (11.8%) 29  (5.3%)

Drug use is a problem on this campus 35  (6.5%) 108  (19.9%) 153  (28.2%)