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CIRP The Freshman Survey 2008

CIRP The Freshman Survey 2008. Houghton College 275 Responses Executive Summary. CIRP The Freshman Survey. Administered to all incoming first-time, first-year college students Comprehensive survey that examines characteristics and expectations of incoming students upon entering college

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CIRP The Freshman Survey 2008

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  1. CIRPThe Freshman Survey2008 Houghton College 275 Responses Executive Summary

  2. CIRPThe Freshman Survey • Administered to all incoming first-time, first-year college students • Comprehensive survey that examines characteristics and expectations of incoming students upon entering college • First part of a longitudinal assessment program • Freshman Survey  Your First College Year  College Senior Survey

  3. CIRPThe Freshman Survey • 43rd year • Over 13 million students • Over 1,900 schools • Largest and longest running study of higher education

  4. Presentation Summary Demographics Finances High School Admissions College Choice Pluralistic Orientation Self-ratings Habits of Mind Political Views Values Degree Aspirations Expectations

  5. Demographics Native English Speakers: 96.0% First-Generation: 12.6%

  6. Demographics

  7. DemographicsDisabilities

  8. FinancesFamily Income

  9. FinancesSource for College Expenses

  10. FinancesLevel of Concern About Ability to Finance College Education

  11. High SchoolType of High School Attended

  12. High SchoolAverage Grade in High School

  13. High SchoolCoursework: Total Number of Years Study

  14. High School Racial Composition: High School and Neighborhood

  15. High SchoolFrequency of Activity During the Past Year as High School Senior

  16. High SchoolFrequency of Activity During the Past Year as High School Senior(continued)

  17. High SchoolBehavior: How Students Spend Time

  18. High SchoolBehavior: How Students Spend Time(continued)

  19. AdmissionsNumber of Applications Submitted

  20. College Choice

  21. College ChoiceHow important was each reason in your decision to come here?

  22. College ChoiceHow important was each reason in your decision to come here?(continued)

  23. College ChoiceHow important was each reason in your decision to come here?(continued)

  24. How many miles is this college from your permanent home?

  25. College Residential Plans

  26. Pluralistic Orientation • 5 new items for 2008 • Assess students’ self perception of their tolerance, ability to work cooperatively, and ability to debate constructively

  27. Pluralistic OrientationCompared to the average person your age, rate yourself on your…

  28. Self-ratingsTraits: Compared to the average person your age, rate yourself on your…

  29. Self-ratings Traits: Compared to the average person your age, rate yourself on your…(continued)

  30. Habits of Mind • Behaviors and traits that have been identified as contributing towards success • in coursework • foundation for life-long learning

  31. Habits of MindLearning Behavior: How often in past year did you?

  32. Habits of MindLearning Behavior: How often in past year did you?(continued)

  33. Social and Political ViewsHow would you characterize your political views?

  34. Social and Political Views Students from disadvantaged social backgrounds should be given preferential treatment in college admissions

  35. Social and Political Views Colleges have the right to ban extreme speakers from campus

  36. Social and Political ViewsAffirmative action in college admissions should be abolished

  37. ValuesPlease indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following

  38. ValuesPlease indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following (con’t)

  39. Degree Aspirations

  40. Expectations “Very Good Chance” Student Will…

  41. Expectations “Very Good Chance” Student Will… (continued)

  42. For more information aboutCIRP SurveysThe Freshmen SurveyYour First College Year SurveyCollege Senior Surveyheri@ucla.edu(310) 825-1925www.heri.ucla.edu

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