NSSE 2001 Means Summary Report
Portland State University
Content
Academic, Intellectual, and Social Experiences
Mental Activities
Reading and Writing
Challenge of Examinations
Quality of Advising
Time Usage
Educational and Personal Growth
Institutional Emphases
Quality of Relationships
Satisfaction
Academic, Intellectual, and Social Experiences
(1=never, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=very often)
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Portland State University
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Urban Universities
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Doc/Res-Intensive
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NSSE 2001
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Var. Name
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Class
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Mean
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Mean
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Siga
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Effect Sizeb
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Mean
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Siga
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Effect Sizeb
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Mean
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Siga
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Effect Sizeb
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| Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions |
CLQUEST
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1st Yr.
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2.62
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2.67
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2.74
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2.79
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Senior
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2.93
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2.96
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2.98
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3.08
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| Made a class presentation |
CLPRESEN
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1st Yr.
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2.38
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2.09
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*
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.36
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2.14
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2.17
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Senior
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2.59
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2.64
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2.76
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2.79
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**
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-.24
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| Prepared two or more drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in |
REWROPAP
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1st Yr.
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2.73
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2.84
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2.66
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2.70
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Senior
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2.60
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2.61
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2.47
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2.50
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| Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information from various sources |
INTEGRAT
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1st Yr.
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3.14
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3.03
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2.98
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3.01
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Senior
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3.22
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3.20
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3.28
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3.32
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| Came to class without completing readings or assignments |
CLUNPREP
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1st Yr.
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2.11
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2.11
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2.11
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2.10
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Senior
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2.06
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2.12
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2.17
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2.16
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| Worked with other students on projects during class |
CLASSGRP
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1st Yr.
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2.61
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2.43
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2.39
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2.42
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Senior
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2.45
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2.46
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2.48
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2.51
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| Worked with other students on projects outside of class to prepare class assignments |
OCCGRP
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1st Yr.
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2.52
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2.07
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*
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.54
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2.35
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2.35
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Senior
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2.56
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2.52
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2.80
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**
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-.26
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2.73
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| Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary) |
TUTOR
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1st Yr.
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1.31
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1.51
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*
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-.25
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1.66
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**
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-.42
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1.63
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**
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-.40
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Senior
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1.59
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1.64
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1.80
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**
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-.22
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1.83
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**
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-.25
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| Participated in a community-based project as a part of a regular course |
COMMPROJ
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1st Yr.
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1.40
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1.29
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1.33
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1.37
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Senior
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1.78
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1.44
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*
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.45
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1.49
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**
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.38
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1.57
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**
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.26
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| Used an electronic medium (list-serv, chat group, Internet, etc.) to discuss or complete an assignment |
ITACADEM
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1st Yr.
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2.65
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2.51
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2.57
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2.58
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Senior
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2.61
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2.61
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2.74
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2.71
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| Used email to communicate with an instructor |
EMAIL
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1st Yr.
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2.83
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2.61
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2.82
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2.77
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Senior
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2.74
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2.79
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3.00
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**
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-.28
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2.95
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**
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-.22
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| Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor |
FACGRADE
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1st Yr.
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2.51
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2.49
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2.55
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2.56
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Senior
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2.52
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2.64
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2.76
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**
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-.29
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2.79
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**
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-.32
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| Talked about career plans with a faculty member or advisor |
FACPLANS
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1st Yr.
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1.69
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2.04
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*
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-.41
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2.05
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**
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-.43
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2.11
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**
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-.49
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Senior
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2.02
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2.12
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2.33
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**
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-.34
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2.43
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**
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-.43
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| Discussed ideas from your reading or classes with faculty members outside of class |
FACIDEAS
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1st Yr.
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1.69
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1.68
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1.71
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1.75
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Senior
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1.81
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1.84
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1.97
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2.03
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**
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-.26
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| Received prompt feedback from faculty on your academic performance (written or oral) |
FACFEED
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1st Yr.
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2.49
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2.50
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2.60
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2.61
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Senior
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2.61
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2.63
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2.75
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2.80
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**
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-.24
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| Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations. |
WORKHARD
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1st Yr.
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2.54
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2.57
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2.57
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2.58
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Senior
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2.58
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2.61
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2.63
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2.67
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| Worked with faculty members on activities other than coursework (committees, orientation, student life activities, etc.) |
FACOTHER
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1st Yr.
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1.32
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1.36
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1.48
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1.51
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**
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-.25
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Senior
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1.44
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1.50
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1.71
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**
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-.30
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1.81
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**
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-.40
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| Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class (students, family members, coworkers, etc.) |
OOCIDEAS
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1st Yr.
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2.76
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2.67
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2.70
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2.74
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Senior
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2.89
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2.79
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2.79
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2.87
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| Had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity than your own |
DIVRSTUD
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1st Yr.
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2.80
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2.68
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2.72
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2.65
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Senior
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2.60
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2.68
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2.67
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2.64
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| Had serious conversations with students who differ from you in terms of their religious beliefs, political opinions, or personal values |
DIFFSTUD
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1st Yr.
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2.93
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2.80
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2.95
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2.90
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Senior
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2.59
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2.69
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2.83
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**
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-.26
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2.84
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**
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-.27
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(1=very little, 2=some, 3=quite a bit, 4=very much)
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Portland State University
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Urban Universities
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Doc/Res-Intensive
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NSSE 2001
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Var. Name
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Class
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Mean
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Mean
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Siga
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Effect Sizeb
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Mean
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Siga
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Effect Sizeb
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Mean
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Siga
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Effect Sizeb
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| Memorizing facts, ideas, or methods from your courses and readings so you can repeat them in pretty much the same form |
MEMORIZE
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1st Yr.
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2.83
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3.00
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2.95
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2.94
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Senior
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2.69
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2.81
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2.78
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2.77
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| Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory such as examining a particular case or situation in depth and considering its components |
ANALYZE
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1st Yr.
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3.20
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3.04
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3.14
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3.13
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Senior
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3.19
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3.22
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3.24
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3.28
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| Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information, or experiences into new, more complex interpretations and relationships |
SYNTHESZ
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1st Yr.
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2.85
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2.77
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2.86
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2.84
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Senior
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2.99
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2.95
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3.00
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3.04
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| Making judgments about the value of information, arguments, or methods such as examining how others gathered and interpreted data and assessing the soundness of their conclusions |
EVALUATE
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1st Yr.
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2.79
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2.75
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2.76
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2.78
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Senior
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2.85
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2.84
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2.87
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2.92
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| Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations |
APPLYING
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1st Yr.
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2.81
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2.86
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2.98
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2.97
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Senior
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2.97
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3.08
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3.16
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**
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-.23
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3.16
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**
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-.23
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(1=none, 2= fewer than 5, 3=between 5 and 10, 4=between 11 and 20, 5=more than 20)
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Portland State University
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Urban Universities
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Doc/Res-Intensive
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NSSE 2001
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Var. Name
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Class
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Mean
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Mean
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Siga
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Effect Sizeb
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Mean
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Siga
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Effect Sizeb
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Mean
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Siga
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Effect Sizeb
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| Number of assigned textbooks, books, or book-length packs of course readings |
READASGN
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1st Yr.
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3.48
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3.29
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3.40
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3.43
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Senior
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3.40
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3.13
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*
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.25
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3.19
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3.29
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| Number of books read on your own (not assigned) for personal enjoyment or academic enrichment |
READOWN
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1st Yr.
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1.93
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2.02
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1.98
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1.99
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Senior
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2.39
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2.18
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*
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.21
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2.18
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**
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.21
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2.20
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| Number of written papers or reports of 20 pages or more |
WRITEMOR
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1st Yr.
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1.18
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1.27
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1.23
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1.21
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Senior
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1.63
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1.57
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1.65
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1.64
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| Number of written papers or reports between 5 and 19 pages |
WRITEMID
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1st Yr.
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2.54
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2.33
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2.46
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2.41
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Senior
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2.68
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2.50
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*
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.19
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2.60
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2.66
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| Number of written papers or reports of fewer than 5 pages |
WRITESML
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1st Yr.
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3.24
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3.02
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3.23
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3.25
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Senior
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3.10
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2.85
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*
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.21
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3.07
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3.12
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(1=mostly multiple choice or short answer to 7=mostly essay or open-ended problems)
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Portland State University
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Urban Universities
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Doc/Res-Intensive
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NSSE 2001
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Var. Name
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Class
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Mean
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Mean
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Siga
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Effect Sizeb
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Mean
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Siga
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Effect Sizeb
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Mean
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Siga
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Effect Sizeb
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| Mark the box that best represents the extent to which your examinations during the current school year have challenged you to do your best work |
EXAMS
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1st Yr.
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5.39
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5.48
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5.60
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5.61
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Senior
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5.34
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5.56
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5.48
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5.53
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(1=Poor, 2=Fair, 3=Good, 4=Excellent)
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Portland State University
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Urban Universities
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Doc/Res-Intensive
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NSSE 2001
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Var. Name
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Class
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Mean
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Mean
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Siga
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Effect Sizeb
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Mean
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Siga
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Effect Sizeb
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Mean
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Siga
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Effect Sizeb
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| Overall how would you evaluate the quality of academic advising you have received at your institution? |
ADVISE
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1st Yr.
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2.45
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2.78
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*
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-.38
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2.85
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**
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-.47
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2.91
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**
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-.54
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Senior
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2.52
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2.57
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2.73
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**
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-.21
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2.83
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**
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-.32
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( 1=0 hours/week, 2= 5 or fewer hours/week, 3= 6-10 hours/week, 4= 11-15
hours/week,
5=16-20 hours/week, 6= 21-25 hours/week, 7= 26-30 hours/week, 8=
more than 30 hours/week)
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Portland State University
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Urban Universities
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Doc/Res-Intensive
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NSSE 2001
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Var. Name
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Class
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Mean
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Mean
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Siga
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Effect Sizeb
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Mean
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Siga
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Effect Sizeb
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Mean
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Siga
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Effect Sizeb
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| Preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, rehearsing, and other activities related to your academic program) |
ACADPR01
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1st Yr.
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3.83
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3.86
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4.09
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4.08
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Senior
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4.09
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3.89
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4.03
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4.10
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| Working for pay on campus |
WORKON01
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1st Yr.
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1.39
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1.42
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|
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1.54
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|
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1.61
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|
|
|
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Senior
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1.56
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1.57
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|
|
1.79
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|
|
1.87
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**
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-.20
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| Working for pay off campus |
WORKOF01
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1st Yr.
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3.66
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3.60
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|
|
2.18
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**
|
.72
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2.34
|
**
|
.60
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|
|
Senior
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4.69
|
4.96
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|
|
3.54
|
**
|
.43
|
3.61
|
**
|
.40
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| Participating in co-curricular activities (organizations, campus publications, student government, social fraternity or sorority, intercollegiate or intramural sports, etc.) |
COCURR01
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1st Yr.
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1.75
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1.76
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|
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2.36
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**
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-.38
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2.32
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**
|
-.37
|
|
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Senior
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1.38
|
1.58
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*
|
-.19
|
2.21
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**
|
-.54
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2.21
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**
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-.54
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| Relaxing and socializing (watching TV, partying, exercising, playing computer and other games, etc.) |
SOCIAL01
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1st Yr.
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3.95
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4.14
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4.19
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|
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4.12
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|
|
|
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Senior
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3.71
|
3.55
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|
|
3.83
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|
|
3.77
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|
|
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| Providing care for dependents living with you (parents, children, spouse, etc.) |
CAREDE01
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1st Yr.
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1.82
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2.05
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|
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1.49
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|
|
1.58
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|
|
|
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Senior
|
2.64
|
2.98
|
|
|
2.19
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|
|
2.24
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|
|
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Educational and Personal Growth
(1=very little, 2=some, 3=quite a bit, 4=very much)
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Portland State University
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Urban Universities
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Doc/Res-Intensive
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NSSE 2001
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Var. Name
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Class
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Mean
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Mean
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Siga
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Effect Sizeb
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Mean
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Siga
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Effect Sizeb
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Mean
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Siga
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Effect Sizeb
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| Acquiring a broad general education |
GNGENLED
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1st Yr.
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2.82
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2.97
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3.03
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|
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3.09
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|
|
|
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Senior
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2.98
|
3.09
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|
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3.14
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|
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3.25
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**
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-.35
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| Acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills |
GNWORK
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1st Yr.
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2.25
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2.35
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|
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2.50
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|
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2.52
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|
|
|
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Senior
|
2.63
|
2.85
|
*
|
-.24
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3.01
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**
|
-.43
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3.01
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**
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-.42
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|
| Writing clearly and effectively |
GNWRITE
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1st Yr.
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2.74
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2.81
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|
|
2.74
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|
|
2.85
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|
|
|
|
Senior
|
2.91
|
2.91
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|
|
2.91
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|
|
3.03
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|
|
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| Speaking clearly and effectively |
GNSPEAK
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1st Yr.
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2.45
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2.52
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|
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2.52
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|
|
2.59
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|
|
|
|
Senior
|
2.68
|
2.83
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|
|
2.85
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|
|
2.94
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**
|
-.29
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|
| Thinking critically and analytically |
GNANALY
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1st Yr.
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2.95
|
3.00
|
|
|
3.07
|
|
|
3.09
|
|
|
|
|
Senior
|
3.16
|
3.18
|
|
|
3.26
|
|
|
3.31
|
|
|
|
| Analyzing quantitative problems |
GNQUANT
|
1st Yr.
|
2.46
|
2.59
|
|
|
2.67
|
|
|
2.63
|
|
|
|
|
Senior
|
2.77
|
2.82
|
|
|
2.93
|
|
|
2.90
|
|
|
|
| Using computing and information technology |
GNCMPTS
|
1st Yr.
|
2.68
|
2.66
|
|
|
2.78
|
|
|
2.73
|
|
|
|
|
Senior
|
2.73
|
2.88
|
|
|
3.07
|
**
|
-.37
|
3.00
|
**
|
-.30
|
|
| Working effectively with others |
GNOTHERS
|
1st Yr.
|
2.78
|
2.71
|
|
|
2.79
|
|
|
2.82
|
|
|
|
|
Senior
|
2.87
|
2.93
|
|
|
3.11
|
**
|
-.28
|
3.13
|
**
|
-.30
|
|
| Voting in local, state, or national elections |
GNCITIZN
|
1st Yr.
|
2.04
|
1.89
|
|
|
1.81
|
|
|
1.93
|
|
|
|
|
Senior
|
1.86
|
1.82
|
|
|
1.78
|
|
|
1.90
| |||