1. CIRP College Senior Survey 2011 Graduating Seniors National Data N=21,055 Higher Education Research Institute, University of California at Los Angeles

2. College Senior Survey The College Senior Survey examines the impact of college by collecting information on important outcomes of college and the experiences and student traits that lead towards greater gains in both cognitive and affective areas.The College Senior Survey examines the impact of college by collecting information on important outcomes of college and the experiences and student traits that lead towards greater gains in both cognitive and affective areas. This presentation is designed to provide a visual executive summary of the results.This presentation is designed to provide a visual executive summary of the results. Higher Education Research Institute, University of California at Los Angeles

3. Return to contents 3 Presentation Summary Demographics Academic Outcomes Habits of Mind (construct) Academic Self-Concept (construct) Academic Outcomes (theme) Academic Environment Faculty Interaction: Mentorship (construct) Interaction with Faculty (theme) Academic Disengagement (construct) Active and Collaborative Learning (theme) Written and Oral Communication (theme) Academic Enhancement Experiences (theme) Satisfaction Overall Satisfaction (construct) Satisfaction with Coursework (construct) Satisfaction with Academic Support and Courses (theme) Satisfaction with Services and Community (theme) Civic Engagement Outcomes Civic Awareness (construct) Social Agency (construct) Leadership (construct) Civic Engagement Experiences and Beliefs Civic Engagement (theme) Diversity Outcomes Pluralistic Orientation (construct) Diversity Experiences and Beliefs Positive Cross-Racial Interaction (construct) Negative Cross-Racial Interaction (construct) Diversity (theme) Campus Climate Sense of Belonging (construct) Religiosity/Spirituality Religiosity / Spirituality (theme) Health and Wellness Health and Wellness (theme) Career Planning Career Planning (theme) 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute

4. Return to contents 4 Demographics 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute

5. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute5 Demographics Race/Ethnicity (mark all that apply) African American/ Black Mexican American /Chicano Am. Indian/ Alaska Native Hawaiian /Pacific Islander Asian American /Asian Puerto Rican Other Latino White/ Caucasian

6. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute6 Demographics Sex

7. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute7 Demographics Since entering college have you transferred from a:

8. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute8 Demographics Overall GPA

9. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute9 Demographics How would you characterize your political views?

10. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute10 Median Amount Borrowed 25,000 Demographics Finances

11. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute11 Academic Outcomes

12. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute12 CIRP Construct Habits of Mind Habits of Mind is a unified measure of the behaviors and traits associated with academic success. These learning behaviors are seen as the foundation for lifelong learning. “High” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).

13. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute13 CIRP Construct Survey Items Habits of Mind How often in the past year did you: ■ occasionally ■ frequently

14. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute14 CIRP Construct Survey Items Habits of Mind How often in the past year did you: ■ occasionally ■ frequently

15. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute15 CIRP Construct Academic Self-Concept Academic Self-Concept is a unified measure of students’ beliefs about their abilities and confidence in academic environments. “High” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).

16. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute16 CIRP Construct Survey Items Academic Self-Concept Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age: ■ above average ■ highest 10%

17. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute17 CIRP Theme Academic Outcomes Compared with when you first entered this college, how would you now describe your: General knowledge Knowledge of a particular field or discipline Critical thinking skills Problem-solving skills ■ stronger ■ much stronger

18. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute18 CIRP Theme Academic Outcomes Act in Past Year: Applied concepts from courses to everyday life (frequently/occasionally) Self-Rating: Writing ability (highest 10%/abover average) ■ occasionally – above average ■ frequently – highest 10% Act in Past Year: Integrate skills and knowledge from different sources and experiences (frequently/occasionally)

19. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute19 Academic Environment

20. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute20 CIRP Construct Faculty Interaction: Mentorship Faculty Interaction: Mentorship measures the extent to which students and faculty have mentoring relationships that foster support and guidance with respect to both academic and personal domains. “High” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).

21. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute21 CIRP Construct Survey Items Faculty Interaction: Mentorship How often have your professors at your college provided you with: ■ occasionally ■ frequently

22. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute22 CIRP Construct Survey Items Student-Faculty Interaction How often have your professors at your college provided you with: ■ occasionally ■ frequently

23. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute23 CIRP Theme Interaction with Faculty How often have you: ■ occasionally ■ frequently Have been a guest in a professor’s home Asked a professor for advice after class Challenged a professor’s idea in class Worked on a professor’s research project Communicated regularly with your professors

24. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute24 CIRP Theme Interaction with Faculty Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area: ■ satisfied ■ very satisfied Amount of contact with faculty Ability to find a faculty or staff mentor

25. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute25 CIRP Theme Interaction with Faculty For the activities listed below, please indicate how often you engaged in each during the past year: ■ occasionally ■ frequently Felt that faculty provided me with feedback that helped me assess my progress in class Felt that my contributions were valued in class Felt that faculty encouraged me to ask questions and participate in discussions

26. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute26 CIRP Theme Interaction with Faculty Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements : Faculty showed concern about my progress Faculty empower me to learn here Faculty believe in my potential to succeed academically ■ agree ■ strongly agree

27. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute27 CIRP Theme Interaction with Faculty Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements : In class, I have heard faculty express stereotypes based on race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation Faculty encouraged me to meet with them outside of class At least one faculty member has taken an interest in my development ■ agree ■ strongly agree

28. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute28 CIRP Theme Interaction with Faculty How often have your professors at your college provided you with: ■ occasionally ■ frequently Honest feedback about your skills and abilities An opportunity to apply learning to “real-life” issues Intellectual challenge and stimulation An opportunity to publish

29. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute29 CIRP Construct Academic Disengagement Academic Disengagement measures the extent to which students engage in behaviors that are inconsistent with academic success. “Low” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more below the mean (i.e., lower than 45).

30. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute30 CIRP Construct Survey Items Academic Disengagement Since entering college, how often have you: ■ occasionally ■ not at all

31. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute31 CIRP Theme Active and Collaborative Learning Since entering college, indicate how often you have: ■ occasionally ■ frequently Discussed course content with students outside of class Studied with other studentsPerformed community service as part of a class Tutored another college student

32. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute32 CIRP Theme Active and Collaborative Learning Since entering college, indicate how often you have: ■ occasionally ■ frequently Challenged a professor's ideas in class Worked with classmates on group projects during class Worked with classmates on group projects outside of class Contributed to class discussions

33. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute33 CIRP Theme Active and Collaborative Learning Yes Completed a culminating experience for your degree (e.g., capstone course/project, thesis, comp exam) 59.0% Act in Past Year: Ask questions in class Act in Past Year: Seek feedback on your academic work Act in Past Year: Integrated skills and knowledge from different sources and experiences ■ occasionally ■ frequently

34. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute34 CIRP Theme Active and Collaborative Learning To what extent have you experienced the following with students from a racial/ethnic group other than your own: Had meaningful and honest discussions about race/ethnic relations outside of class Had intellectual discussions outside of class Studied or prepared for class ■ often ■ very often

35. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute35 CIRP Theme Written and Oral Communication Since entering college, indicate how often you have: ■ occasionally ■ frequently Took a class that required one or more 10+ page papers Took a class that required multiple short papers Made a presentation in classContributed to class discussions

36. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute36 CIRP Theme Written and Oral Communication How often in the past year did you revise your papers to improve your writing?

37. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute37 CIRP Theme Written and Oral Communication Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age: Public speaking ability Writing ability ■ above average ■ highest 10%

38. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute38 CIRP Theme Academic Enhancement Experiences Since entering college, indicate how often you have: ■ occasionally ■ frequently Worked on independent study projects Worked on a professor's research project Worked with classmates on group projects during class Tutored another student

39. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute39 CIRP Theme Academic Enhancement Experiences Since entering college, indicate how often you have: ■ occasionally ■ frequently Contributed to class discussions Worked with classmates on group projects outside of class Made a presentation in class

40. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute40 CIRP Theme Academic Enhancement Experiences Since entering college have you: Participated in an internship program Participated in a study-abroad program Completed a culminating experience for your degree (e.g., capstone course/project, thesis, comp exam) Participated in student clubs/groups Participated in an undergraduate research program (e.g., MARC, MBRS, REU)

41. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute41 Satisfaction

42. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute42 CIRP Construct Overall Satisfaction Overall Satisfaction is a unified measure of students’ satisfaction with the college experience. “High” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).

43. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute43 CIRP Construct Survey Items Overall Satisfaction ■ satisfied – probably yes ■ very satisfied – definitely yes

44. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute44 CIRP Construct Satisfaction with Coursework Satisfaction with Coursework measures the extent to which students see their coursework as relevant, useful and applicable to their academic success and future plans. “High” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).

45. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute45 CIRP Construct Survey Items Satisfaction with Coursework Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area: ■ satisfied ■ very satisfied

46. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute46 CIRP Theme Satisfaction with Academic Support and Courses Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area: ■ satisfied ■ very satisfied Science and mathematics courses Humanities courses Social science courses Laboratory facilities and equipment Library facilities

47. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute47 CIRP Theme Satisfaction with Academic Support and Courses Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area: ■ satisfied ■ very satisfied Computing assistance Tutoring or other academic assistance Academic advising Amount of contact with faculty Class size

48. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute48 CIRP Theme Satisfaction with Academic Support and Courses Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area: ■ satisfied ■ very satisfied Overall quality of instruction Ability to find a faculty or staff mentor Overall college experience

49. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute49 CIRP Theme Satisfaction with Academic Support and Courses If you could make your college choice over, would you still choose to enroll at your current college?

50. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute50 CIRP Theme Satisfaction with Services and Community Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area: Career counseling and advising Student housing Financial aid package Job placement services for students Student health services ■ satisfied ■ very satisfied Student psychological services

51. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute51 CIRP Theme Satisfaction with Services and Community Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area: Overall sense of community among students Availability of campus social activities Respect for the expression of diverse beliefs Racial/ethnic diversity of the student body ■ satisfied ■ very satisfied Overall college experience

52. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute52 Civic Engagement Outcomes

53. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute53 CIRP Construct Civic Awareness Civic Awareness measures changes in students’ understanding of the issues facing their community, nation, and the world. “High” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).

54. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute54 CIRP Construct Survey Items Civic Awareness Compared with when you first entered this college, how would you now describe your: ■ stronger ■ much stronger

55. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute55 CIRP Construct Social Agency Social Agency measures the extent to which students’ value political and social involvement as a personal goal. “High” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).

56. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute56 CIRP Construct Survey Items Social Agency Indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following: ■ very important ■ essential

57. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute57 CIRP Construct Leadership Leadership is a unified measure of students' beliefs about their leadership development and capability and their experiences as a leader. “High” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).

58. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute58 CIRP Construct Survey Items Leadership

59. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute59 Civic Engagement Experiences and Beliefs

60. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute60 CIRP Theme Civic Engagement Compared with when you first entered this college, how would you now describe your: Understanding of the problems facing your community Understanding of national issues Understanding of global issues ■ stronger ■ much stronger

61. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute61 CIRP Theme Civic Engagement

62. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute62 CIRP Theme Civic Engagement Since entering college, indicate how often you: ■ occasionally ■ frequently Voted in a student election Demonstrated for a cause (e.g., boycott, rally, protest) Helped raise money for a cause or campaign Publicly communicated your opinion about a cause (e.g., blog, email, petition)

63. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute63 CIRP Theme Civic Engagement Please indicate how often you engaged in each during the past year: ■ occasionally ■ frequently Performed volunteer or community service work Discussed politics Worked on a local, state, or national political campaign Contributed money to a political campaign Applied concepts from courses to everyday life

64. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute64 CIRP Theme Civic Engagement I am interested in seeking information about current social and political issues

65. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute65 CIRP Theme Civic Engagement Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age: Ability to see the world from someone else’s perspective Tolerance of others with different beliefs Openness to having my own views challenged Ability to discuss and negotiate controversial issues Ability to work cooperatively with diverse people ■ above average ■ highest 10%

66. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute66 Influencing social values Helping others who are in difficulty Participating in a community action program Helping to promote racial understanding Keeping up to date with political affairs Becoming a community leader CIRP Theme Civic Engagement Indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following: ■ very important ■ essential

67. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute67 Diversity Outcomes

68. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute68 CIRP Construct Pluralistic Orientation Pluralistic Orientation measures skills and dispositions appropriate for living and working in a diverse society. “High” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).

69. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute69 CIRP Construct Survey Items Pluralistic Orientation Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age: ■ above average ■ highest 10%

70. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute70 Diversity Experiences and Beliefs

71. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute71 CIRP Construct Positive Cross-Racial Interaction Positive Cross-Racial Interaction is a unified measure of students’ level of positive interaction with diverse peers. “High” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).

72. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute72 CIRP Construct Survey Items Positive Cross-Racial Interaction To what extent have you experienced the following with students from a racial/ethnic group other than your own: ■ often ■ very often

73. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute73 CIRP Construct Negative Cross-Racial Interaction Negative Cross-Racial Interaction is a unified measure of students’ level of negative interaction with diverse peers. “Low” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more below the mean (i.e., lower than 45).

74. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute74 CIRP Construct Survey Items Negative Cross-Racial Interaction To what extent have you experienced the following with students from a racial/ethnic group other than your own: ■ seldom ■ never

75. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute75 CIRP Theme Diversity Compared with when you first entered this college, how would you now describe your: Knowledge of people from different races/cultures Ability to get along with people of different races/cultures ■ stronger ■ much stronger

76. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute76 CIRP Theme Diversity Since entering college have you: Attended a racial/cultural awareness workshop Had a roommate of a different race/ethnicity Participated in an ethnic/racial student organization

77. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute77 CIRP Theme Diversity Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area: ■ satisfied ■ very satisfied Respect for the expression of diverse beliefs Racial/ethnic diversity of the student body

78. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute78 CIRP Theme Diversity Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements: ■ agree ■ strongly agree In class, I have heard faculty express stereotypes based on race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation There is a lot of racial tension on this campus I have felt discriminated against at this institution because of my race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation

79. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute79 CIRP Theme Diversity Importance - “Improving my understanding of other countries and cultures”

80. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute80 CIRP Theme Diversity Please indicate your agreement with each of the following statements: ■ agree somewhat ■ agree strongly Gays and lesbians should have the legal right to adopt a child Same-sex couples should have the right to legal marital status Affirmative action in college admissions should be abolished Undocumented immigrants should be denied access to public education

81. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute81 Campus Climate

82. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute82 CIRP Construct Sense of Belonging Sense of Belonging measures the extent to which students feel a sense of academic and social integration on campus. “High” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).

83. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute83 CIRP Construct Survey Items Sense of Belonging Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements: ■ agree ■ strongly agree

84. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute84 Campus Climate If you could make your college choice over, would you still choose to enroll at your current college?

85. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute85 Religiosity / Spirituality

86. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute86 CIRP Theme Religiosity/Spirituality Current religious preference: Baptist5.9%Muslim0.7% Buddhist1.1%Presbyterian2.9% Church of Christ1.7%Quaker0.3% Eastern Orthodox0.8%Roman Catholic33.2% Episcopalian1.5%Seventh Day Adventist0.2% Hindu0.5% United Church of Christ/Congregational 0.7% Jewish2.8%Other Christian14.5% LDS (Mormon)0.3%Other Religion2.5% Lutheran3.6%None23.2% Methodist3.6%

87. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute87 Primary Major Theology or Religion 1.4% CIRP Theme Religiosity/Spirituality

88. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute88 CIRP Theme Religiosity/Spirituality Please indicate how often you engaged in each during the past year : Attended a religious service Discussed religion ■ occasionally ■ frequently

89. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute89 CIRP Theme Religiosity/Spirituality Self-Rating – “Spirituality”

90. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute90 CIRP Theme Religiosity/Spirituality Opinion – “I have felt discriminated against at this institution because of my race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation”

91. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute91 CIRP Theme Religiosity/Spirituality Indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following: ■ very important ■ essential Developing a meaningful philosophy of life Integrating spirituality into my life

92. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute92 Health and Wellness

93. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute93 CIRP Theme Health and Wellness During the past year, how much time did you spend during the typical week doing the following activities: None< 1 hr1-2 hrs3-5 hrs6+ hrs Exercising/sports5.7%10.6%19.4%29.8%34.5% Partying18.4%12.2%16.2%24.9%28.2%

94. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute94 CIRP Theme Health and Wellness How many times in the past two weeks, if any, have you had five or more alcoholic drinks in a row?

95. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute95 CIRP Theme Health and Wellness Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area: ■ satisfied ■ very satisfied Student health servicesStudent psychological services

96. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute96 CIRP Theme Health and Wellness Please indicate how often you engaged in each during the past year: ■ occasionally ■ frequently Smoked cigarettesDrank beerDrank wine or liquor

97. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute97 CIRP Theme Health and Wellness Please indicate how often you engaged in each during the past year: ■ occasionally ■ frequently Felt depressedFelt overwhelmed by all I had to do Sought personal counseling

98. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute98 CIRP Theme Health and Wellness Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age: ■ above average ■ highest 10% Emotional healthPhysical health

99. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute99 CIRP Theme Health and Wellness When thinking about your career path after college, how important is “Work/life balance”?

100. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute100 Career Planning

101. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute101 CIRP Theme Career Planning Compared with when you first entered this college, how you would you now describe your: ■ stronger ■ much stronger Preparedness for employment after college Preparedness for graduate or advanced education

102. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute102 CIRP Theme Career Planning Indicate how often you “Met with an advisor/counselor about your career plans”

103. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute103 CIRP Theme Career Planning Probable Career/Occupation Artist7.5%Health professional4.7% Business18.9%Homemaker (full-time)0.3% Business (clerical)1.1%Lawyer4.5% Clergy0.8%Military (career)1.0% College teacher2.3%Nurse4.2% Doctor (MD or DDS)5.8%Research scientist2.8% Education (secondary)5.5% Social, welfare, recreation worker 2.7% Education (elementary)5.1%Skilled worker0.2% Engineer3.9%Other20.0% Farmer or forester0.7%Undecided8.1%

104. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute104 CIRP Theme Career Planning Hours per Week: Career Planning (job searches, internships, etc.)

105. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute105 CIRP Theme Career Planning Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area: ■ satisfied ■ very satisfied Career counseling and advising Relevance of coursework to future career plans Job placement services for students

106. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute106 CIRP Theme Career Planning Indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following: ■ very important ■ essential Becoming an authority in my field Becoming successful in a business of my own Making a theoretical contribution to science Being very well off financially

107. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute107 CIRP Theme Career Planning When thinking about your career path after college, how important are the following considerations: Essential Very Important Somewhat Important Not Important Working for social change 20.3%28.5%36.4%14.8% High income potential 21.5%37.1%31.8%9.6% Social recognition or status 10.7%26.7%42.4%20.2% Stable, secure future 45.2%41.7%11.4%1.7% Creativity and initiative 25.6%40.1%28.1%6.2% Expression of personal values 26.7%44.7%24.5%4.1% Availability of jobs 30.1%49.4%18.2%2.4% Leadership potential 25.7%43.1%25.7%5.4% Work/life balance 49.4%40.9%8.7%1.1% Ability to pay off debts 39.9%32.9%14.5%12.6%

108. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute108 CIRP Theme Career Planning What do you plan to be doing in fall 2011? Attending undergraduate college full-time 2.7% Participating in a community service organization 8.7% Attending undergraduate college part-time 1.8% Serving in the Armed Forces 1.7% Attending graduate/professional school 28.2% Attending a vocational training program 1.0% Working full-time 64.5% Traveling 19.3% Working part-time 17.8% Doing volunteer work 19.2% Participating in a post-baccalaureate program 3.4% Staying at home to be with or start a family 6.0% Participating in an organization like the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps/VISTA, or Teach for America 5.2% No current plans 5.4%

109. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute109 CIRP Theme Career Planning If you are planning on being employed after graduation, which best describes the current state of your employment plans?

110. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute110 CIRP Theme Career Planning If you are planning to attend graduate or professional school, which of the following best estimates the current state of your educational plans?

111. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute111 CIRP Theme Career Planning Highest degree planned to complete at any institution

112. Return to contents 2011 College Senior Survey Higher Education Research Institute112 For more information about HERI/CIRP Surveys The Freshmen Survey Your First College Year Survey Diverse Learning Environments Survey College Senior Survey The Faculty Survey heri@ucla.edu (310) 825-1925 www.heri.ucla.edu