1. Who Are Our Students? Demographic Profile Retention and Choice Student Time Use Alcohol and Drugs Student Satisfaction Academic Performance Career and Continuing Education

2. Demographic Profile Enrollment totals Ethnicity Family income Family cohesion Religion Region

3. Headcount by Program Fall semester

4. Minority Enrollment, All Students Fall semester

5. Parent’s total income prior year, first-time full-time students [student estimate] CIRP survey - 2001

6. % first-time full-time students with both parents alive, but divorced or living apart CIRP Survey – 2001

7. % first-time full-time students who consider “Integrating Spirituality into my Life” to be essential or very important CIRP Survey - 2001

8. States of residence of incoming traditional students, 1992-2001 Factbook

9. Retention and Choice Why our students come to Spring Hill College Retention

10. Most-cited reasons as very important in choice of particular college attended, first-time, first-year students [rank/% citing] CIRP survey - 2001 Reason SHC women 4-yr Catholic colleges: women SHC men 4-yr Catholic colleges: men I was offered financial assistance1 69.8 4 55.5 1 62.5 3 48.4 College has a very good academic reputation2 67.5 1 64.7 1 62.5 1 54.8 College’s graduates get good jobs3 64.6 3 59.1 3 56.8 2 52.0 I wanted to go to a school about the size of this college4 57.5 2 59.9 7 35.2 4 43.3 College’s graduates gain acceptance to top graduate/professional schools 5 49.6 6 35.0 4 48.9 7 26.9 I was offered a merit-based scholarship6 48.8 5 44.1 5 44.7 5 34.6 I was offered a need-based scholarship7 37.8 8 25.4 8 26.2 8 18.1 I was attracted by the religious affiliation/orientation of the college 8 30.7 11 17.4 10 21.6 11 12.0 College has a good reputation for social activities9 29.1 7 29.4 9 21.8 6 30.2 I was offered an athletic scholarship10 24.5 19 6.4 6 36.2 11 12.0

11. Importance of various factors in decision to attend Spring Hill, first-time full-time students by gender CIRP survey – 2001 [local questions]

12. Retention Rates First-Time Full-Time Freshman by Entering Year [fall entry]

13. Student Time Use High school partying High school studying College senior year time use

14. % first-time full-time students who partied 11 hours or more per week last year in high school CIRP surveys and The American Freshman, various years

15. Hours spent studying/doing homework per week, last year in high school [entry class of 2001] CIRP Survey – 2001

16. Hours spent studying/preparing for class per week, senior year of college [graduating class of 2001] Senior survey 2001

17. Hours spent working with peers on classwork per week, senior year of college [graduating class of 2001] Senior survey 2001

18. Hours spent partying per week, senior year of college [graduating class of 2001] Senior survey 2001

19. Alcohol and Drugs Beer use in high school Recent substance use at Spring Hill Frequent substance use in college Adverse results of substance use in college Student perceptions of substance use at Spring Hill

20. % first-time full-time students who drank beer in past year CIRP surveys and The American Freshman, various years

21. Substance use in last 30 days, Spring Hill College % using CORE survey – 2001 and 2002

22. Frequent substance use, Spring Hill College compared to national data [use 3x/week or more] SHC: CORE survey – 2001 and 2002. National: CORE data for 2000

23. Effects of substance use, Spring Hill College compared to national data SHC: CORE survey – 2001 and 2002. National: CORE data for 2000

24. Student Satisfaction Highest sources of satisfaction Lowest sources of satisfaction

25. StatementMean satisfaction Rank My academic advisor is approachable. 6.031 This institution has a good reputation within the community. 6.012 Nearly all the faculty are knowledgeable in their field. 5.943 My academic advisor is knowledgeable about requirements of my major. 5.884 Faculty are usually available after class and during office hours. 5.865 My academic advisor is concerned about my success as an individual. 5.856 Major requirements are clear and reasonable. 5.687 The content of courses within my major is valuable. 5.678 The instruction in my major field is excellent. 5.678 I am able to experience intellectual growth here. 5.678 The quality of instruction I receive in most of my courses is excellent. 5.678 Highest 10 Satisfaction Scores, Traditional Undergraduates Student Satisfaction Survey, Spring 2001 [7=very satisfied, 4=neutral, 1=very dissatisfied]

26. Highest 10 Satisfaction Scores, Lifelong Learning Undergraduates Student Satisfaction Survey, Spring 2001 [7=very satisfied, 4=neutral, 1=very dissatisfied] StatementMean satisfaction Rank All in all, if you had it to do over, would you enroll here? 6.551 This institution has a good reputation within the community. 6.551 On the whole, the campus is well-maintained. 6.303 The quality of instruction I receive in most of my courses is excellent. 6.264 There is a commitment to academic excellence on this campus. 6.235 Financial aid counselors are helpful. 6.226 This campus demonstrates a commitment to meeting the needs of evening students. 6.157 My academic advisor is approachable. 6.148 The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.129 This campus demonstrates a commitment to meeting the needs of older, returning learners. 6.129

27. Highest 10 Satisfaction Scores, Graduate Students Student Satisfaction Survey, Spring 2001 [7=very satisfied, 4=neutral, 1=very dissatisfied] StatementMean satisfaction Rank This institution has a good reputation within the community. 6.521 All in all, if you had it to do over, would you enroll here? 6.252 The instruction in my major field is excellent. 6.133 My academic advisor is knowledgeable about requirements of my major. 6.104 There is a commitment to academic excellence on this campus. 6.025 I am able to experience intellectual growth here. 6.025 Major requirements are clear and reasonable. 6.007 I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts. 5.998 Nearly all the faculty are knowledgeable in their field. 5.989 Rate your overall satisfaction with your experience here thus far. 5.989

28. Lowest 10 Satisfaction Scores, Traditional Undergraduates Student Satisfaction Survey, Spring 2001 [7=very satisfied, 4=neutral, 1=very dissatisfied] StatementMean satisfaction Rank There is an adequate selection of food available in the cafeteria. 3.371 The amount of student parking space on campus is adequate. 3.402 Security staff respond quickly in emergencies. 4.103 Living conditions in the residence halls are comfortable (adequate space, lighting, heat, air, etc.) 4.214 The Freshman Seminar was a significant help in adjusting to academics at SHC. 4.335 The library has adequate books, periodicals, and electronic resources needed to complete assignments. 4.436 The intercollegiate athletic programs contribute to a strong sense of school spirit. 4.467 Residence hall regulations are reasonable. 4.467 This campus demonstrates a commitment to meeting the needs of commuters. 4.559 So far, how has your college experience met your expectations? 4.6210

29. Overall satisfaction with your undergraduate education at this institution [graduating class of 2001] Senior survey 2001

30. Academic Performance ETS results Senior survey impressions of abilities and knowledge developed National Survey of Student Engagement results Career and Continuing Education

31. Spring Hill College institutional percentile ranking of mean score for seniors taking the ETS subject area examinations

32. Senior survey items where mean response of Spring Hill students was higher (better) than those of both peer groups: “Indicate the extent to which each capacity was enhanced by your educational experiences.” Write effectively Acquire new skills and knowledge on my own Think analytically and logically Formulate creative/original ideas and solutions Evaluate and choose between alternative courses of action Use quantitative tools (e.g., statistics, graphs) Use technology Gain in-depth knowledge of a subject area Evaluate the role of science and technology in society Engage in the pursuit of truth and knowledge Relate well to people of different races, nations, and religions Note: if item is in green, the SHC mean exceeded each of the other peer groups by at least 0.2 points on a 4- point scale (1=not at all, 4=greatly) Develop awareness of social problems Place current problems in historical/cultural/philosophical perspective Understand moral and ethical issues Function effectively as a member of a team Communicate well orally Understand myself; abilities, interests, limitations and personality Establish a course of action to accomplish goals Develop self-esteem Work under pressure

33. Senior survey items where mean response of Spring Hill students was lower (worse) than those of either peer group: “Indicate the extent to which each capacity was enhanced by your educational experiences.” Note: if item is in red, the SHC mean fell short of at least one of the peer groups by at least 0.2 points on a 4- point scale (1=not at all, 4=greatly)

34. To what extent has your experience at [your school] contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in … (Seniors – Spring 2002 – NSSE) 1 = very little, 2= some, 3 = quite a bit, 4 = very much

35. To what extent does your institution emphasize… (Seniors – Spring 2002 – NSSE) 1 = very little, 2= some, 3 = quite a bit, 4 = very much

36. Percentage of Students Attending Graduate or Professional Schools classes of 1998 – 2001 Post-Graduation Survey by Career Services