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UCLA’s Higher Education Research Institute COOPERATIVE INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH PROGRAM (CIRP). Presentation prepared by the Office of Assessment Division of Student Affairs Mississippi State University for the Enrollment Management Committee. Introduction The CIRP Freshman Survey
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UCLA’s Higher Education Research InstituteCOOPERATIVE INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH PROGRAM (CIRP) Presentation prepared by the Office of Assessment Division of Student Affairs Mississippi State University for the Enrollment Management Committee
Introduction The CIRP Freshman Survey • The survey instrument is appropriate for students in all institutions. Some of the information it gives you includes • demographic characteristics • expectations of the college experience • secondary school experiences • degree goals and career plans • college finances • attitudes, values, and life goals • reasons for attending college • The CIRP data can be used for: • admissions and recruitment • academic program development and review • institutional self-study and accreditation activities • public relations and development • institutional research and assessment • retention studies • longitudinal research about the impacts of campus policies and programs
CIRP Freshman Survey • Correlations by Gender • Female students were more likely than males to: • Report higher average high school grades • Spend more time studying or doing homework • Apply to more institutions • Plan to obtain their highest degree at MSU • Talk with teachers outside class • Do volunteer work
CIRP Freshman Survey • Correlations by Gender • Male students were more likely than females to: • Exercise and practice sports
CIRP Freshman Survey • Correlations by Ethnic Background • Black/African American students were more likely than White/Caucasian students to: • Plan to obtain their highest degree at MSU • Talk with teachers outside the classroom • Do volunteer work • Work while in college • Apply to other institutions in addition to MSU
CIRP Freshman Survey • Correlations by Ethnic Background • White/Caucasian students were found to be more likely than other ethnic groups to: • Report higher average high school grades • Choose MSU as a first college choice • Report a higher parental income • Exercise and practice sports
CIRP Freshman Survey How old you will be on December 31, 2004? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey What is your gender? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey How many miles is MSU from your permanent home? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey What was you average grade in high school? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey What were your scores on the SAT I? The values are expressed in means
CIRP Freshman Survey What was your score on the ACT? The values are expressed in means
CIRP Freshman Survey From what kind of secondary school did you graduate? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey Prior to this term, have you ever taken courses for credit at MSU? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey Where do you plan to live during the fall term? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey Is Mississippi State University your: The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey To how many colleges other than MSU did you apply for admission this year? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey Do you have a disability? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey What is the highest academic degree that you intend to obtain at MSU? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey Continued What is the highest academic degree that you intend to obtain at MSU? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey Reasons noted as ‘very important’ in deciding to go to college, The values are expressed in percentages Note: Students could select multiple responses
CIRP Freshman Survey Continued Reasons noted as ‘very important’ in deciding to go to college: The values are expressed in percentages Note: Students could select multiple responses
CIRP Freshman Survey Reasons noted as ‘very important’ in influencing students’ decisions to attend MSU: The values are expressed in percentages Note: Students could select multiple responses
CIRP Freshman Survey Continued Reasons noted as ‘very important’ in influencing students’ decisions to attend MSU: The values are expressed in percentages Note: Students could select multiple responses
CIRP Freshman Survey How much of your first year’s educational expenses (room, board, tuition and fees) do you expect to cover from family resources? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey How much of your first year’s educational expenses (room, board, tuition and fees) do you expect to cover from your own resources (savings from work, work-study)? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey How much of your first year’s educational expenses (room, board, tuition and fees) do you expect to cover from aid which must be repaid (loans, etc.)? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey How much of your first year’s educational expenses (room, board, tuition and fees) do you expect to cover from aid which need not be repaid (grants, scholarships, etc.)? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey How much of your first year’s educational expenses (room, board, tuition and fees) do you expect to cover from other resources than above? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey What is your best estimate of your parents’ total income last year? Consider income from all sources before taxes. The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey Continued What is your best estimate of your parents’ total income last year? Consider income from all sources before taxes. The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey Your current religious preference is: The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey What is your ethnic background? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey What is the highest level of formal education obtained by your father? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey What is the highest level of formal education obtained by your mother? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey How would you characterize your political view? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week studying or doing homework? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week socializing with friends? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week talking with teachers outside of class? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week exercising or practicing sports? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week partying? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week working (for pay)? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week participating to student clubs/groups? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey Do you have any concerns about your ability to finance your college education? The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey Student’s probable major at Mississippi State University
CIRP Freshman Survey Student’s probable major : Arts and Humanities The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey Student’s probable major : Biological Science The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey Student’s probable major : Business The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey Student’s probable major : Education The values are expressed in percentages
CIRP Freshman Survey Student’s probable major : Engineering The values are expressed in percentages