Item 7 |
1 = One, 2 = Two, 3 = Three, 4 = Four or more |
7. How many courses did you enroll in for your first semester/quarter at this college? |
COURSENO |
1,063 |
3.43 |
34,673 |
3.19 |
0.28** |
101,232 |
3.23 |
0.23** |
Item 9 |
1 = None, 2 = One, 3 = Two, 4 = Three, 5 = Four or more |
9. Of the courses you enrolled in during your first semester/quarter at this college, how many did you drop after the first day of class? |
DROPNO |
1,060 |
1.15 |
34,569 |
1.10 |
|
100,985 |
1.11 |
|
Item 10 |
1 = More than one week before classes began, 2 = During the week before classes began, 3 = During the first week of classes, 4 = After the first week of classes |
10. When did you register for your courses for your first semester/quarter at this college? |
REGCLASS |
1,063 |
1.17 |
34,673 |
1.17 |
|
101,245 |
1.17 |
|
Item 16 |
1 = 3 or more months before classes began, 2 = 1 or 2 months before classes began, 3 = Less than 1 month before classes began, 4 = After classes began (the "I did not apply" category is not included in means calculations) |
16. When did you first apply for financial assistance? |
TIMEAPPL |
833 |
1.64 |
26,991 |
1.72 |
|
80,353 |
1.75 |
|
Item 18: Think about your experiences from the time of your decision to attend this college through the end of the first three weeks of your first semester/quarter. |
1 = Strongly disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly agree |
18a. The very first time I came to this college I felt welcome [EARLYCON] |
WELCOME |
1,050 |
3.87 |
34,446 |
3.97 |
|
100,681 |
3.99 |
|
18b. The instructors at this college want me to succeed [HIEXPECT] |
WNTSCCD |
1,044 |
4.21 |
34,362 |
4.29 |
|
100,432 |
4.28 |
|
18c. All the courses I needed to take during my first semester/quarter were available at times convenient for me |
CONVTIME |
1,048 |
3.93 |
34,374 |
3.89 |
|
100,510 |
3.92 |
|
18d. I was able to meet with an academic advisor at times convenient for me [ACADPLAN] |
AACONTIM |
1,039 |
3.58 |
34,186 |
3.75 |
|
99,953 |
3.75 |
|
18e. An advisor helped me to select a course of study, program, or major [ACADPLAN] |
AASELMAJ |
1,042 |
3.43 |
34,383 |
3.66 |
-0.20** |
100,427 |
3.66 |
|
18f. An advisor helped me to set academic goals and to create a plan for achieving them [ACADPLAN] |
ACADGOAL |
1,045 |
3.06 |
34,325 |
3.27 |
|
100,276 |
3.24 |
|
18g. An advisor helped me to identify the courses I needed to take during my first semester/quarter [ACADPLAN] |
CRSADV |
1,041 |
3.71 |
34,376 |
3.88 |
|
100,395 |
3.86 |
|
18h. A college staff member talked with me about my commitments outside of school (work, children, dependents, etc.) to help me figure out how many courses to take [ACADPLAN] |
OSCOMM |
1,044 |
2.70 |
34,364 |
2.84 |
|
100,377 |
2.83 |
|
18i. The college provided me with adequate information about financial assistance (scholarships, grants, loans, etc.) [EARLYCON] |
FAINFO |
1,047 |
3.36 |
34,374 |
3.43 |
|
100,456 |
3.44 |
|
18j. A college staff member helped me determine whether I qualified for financial assistance [EARLYCON] |
QUALFA |
1,042 |
2.77 |
34,288 |
3.00 |
|
100,132 |
3.02 |
-0.21** |
18k. All instructors had activities to introduce students to one another |
ACTINTRO |
1,044 |
3.19 |
34,327 |
3.33 |
|
100,286 |
3.28 |
|
18l. All instructors clearly explained academic and student support services available at this college [ACSOCSUP] |
RESOURCE |
1,044 |
3.85 |
34,313 |
3.87 |
|
100,287 |
3.82 |
|
18m. All instructors clearly explained course grading policies [ACSOCSUP] |
GRADEPOL |
1,046 |
4.24 |
34,371 |
4.27 |
|
100,376 |
4.27 |
|
18n. All instructors clearly explained course syllabi (syllabuses) [ACSOCSUP] |
SYLLABI |
1,044 |
4.34 |
34,312 |
4.37 |
|
100,264 |
4.37 |
|
18o. I knew how to get in touch with my instructors outside of class [ACSOCSUP] |
FACMEET |
1,046 |
4.31 |
34,383 |
4.27 |
|
100,462 |
4.28 |
|
18p. At least one college staff member (other than an instructor) learned my name [EARLYCON] |
CSTAFNAM |
1,045 |
3.13 |
34,375 |
3.20 |
|
100,404 |
3.22 |
|
18q. At least one other student whom I didn't previously know learned my name [ACSOCSUP] |
OSTUDNAM |
1,046 |
4.05 |
34,387 |
4.14 |
|
100,488 |
4.14 |
|
18r. At least one instructor learned my name [ACSOCSUP] |
FACNAM |
1,040 |
4.27 |
34,259 |
4.25 |
|
100,144 |
4.27 |
|
18s. I learned the name of at least one other student in most of my classes [ACSOCSUP] |
STUNAM |
1,045 |
4.16 |
34,393 |
4.24 |
|
100,507 |
4.24 |
|
18t. I have the motivation to do what it takes to succeed in college [HIEXPECT] |
ITTAKES |
1,043 |
4.37 |
34,350 |
4.44 |
|
100,409 |
4.44 |
|
18u. I am prepared academically to succeed in college [HIEXPECT] |
ACPRPRD |
1,045 |
4.26 |
34,425 |
4.31 |
|
100,565 |
4.31 |
|
Item 19: During the first three weeks of your first semester/quarter at this college, about how often did you do the following? |
1 = Never, 2 = Once, 3 = Two or three times, 4 = Four or more times |
19a. Ask questions in class or contribute to class discussions [ENGAGLRN] |
ASKQUES |
1,057 |
2.96 |
34,566 |
2.86 |
|
101,057 |
2.85 |
|
19b. Prepare at least two drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in [ENGAGLRN] |
PREPDRFT |
1,048 |
2.33 |
34,402 |
2.18 |
|
100,547 |
2.16 |
|
19c. Turn in an assignment late [HIEXPECT] |
LATETURN |
1,051 |
1.46 |
34,431 |
1.43 |
|
100,586 |
1.41 |
|
19d. Not turn in an assignment [HIEXPECT] |
NOTTURN |
1,041 |
1.46 |
34,173 |
1.35 |
|
99,865 |
1.34 |
|
19e. Participate in supplemental instruction (extra class sessions with an instructor, tutor, or experienced student) [ENGAGLRN] |
SUPINSTR |
1,057 |
1.58 |
34,542 |
1.57 |
|
100,870 |
1.52 |
|
19f. Come to class without completing readings or assignments [HIEXPECT] |
NOTCOMPL |
1,057 |
1.67 |
34,465 |
1.59 |
|
100,704 |
1.59 |
|
19g. Work with other students on a project or assignment during class [ENGAGLRN] |
PINCLASS |
1,059 |
2.41 |
34,510 |
2.47 |
|
100,846 |
2.46 |
|
19h. Work with classmates outside of class on class projects or assignments [ENGAGLRN] |
PREPOUTC |
1,055 |
1.40 |
34,427 |
1.56 |
|
100,566 |
1.56 |
|
19i. Participate in a required study group outside of class [ENGAGLRN] |
GRPSTUDY |
1,056 |
1.25 |
34,510 |
1.29 |
|
100,771 |
1.28 |
|
19j. Participate in a student-initiated (not required) study group outside of class [ENGAGLRN] |
NRGSTUDY |
1,052 |
1.25 |
34,404 |
1.29 |
|
100,536 |
1.28 |
|
19k. Use an electronic tool (e-mail, text messaging, Facebook, MySpace, class Web site, etc.) to communicate with another student about coursework [ENGAGLRN] |
USEINTMG |
1,059 |
1.87 |
34,580 |
2.10 |
-0.22** |
100,975 |
2.09 |
-0.20** |
19l. Use an electronic tool (e-mail, text messaging, Facebook, MySpace, class Web site, etc.) to communicate with an instructor about coursework [ENGAGLRN] |
MAILFAC |
1,054 |
2.44 |
34,399 |
2.22 |
0.22** |
100,554 |
2.18 |
0.26** |
19m. Discuss an assignment or grade with an instructor [ENGAGLRN] |
FACASSN |
1,060 |
2.14 |
34,484 |
2.09 |
|
100,779 |
2.06 |
|
19n. Ask for help from an instructor regarding questions or problems related to a class [ENGAGLRN] |
CLASSREL |
1,053 |
2.40 |
34,518 |
2.37 |
|
100,805 |
2.34 |
|
19o. Receive prompt written or oral feedback from instructors on your performance [ENGAGLRN] |
FEEDBACK |
1,059 |
2.46 |
34,459 |
2.34 |
|
100,648 |
2.34 |
|
19p. Receive grades or points on assignments, quizzes, tests, or papers, etc. |
RCVGRDS |
1,045 |
3.38 |
34,322 |
3.21 |
|
100,255 |
3.21 |
|
19q. Discuss ideas from your readings or classes with instructors outside of class [ENGAGLRN] |
FACIDOC |
1,059 |
1.63 |
34,472 |
1.56 |
|
100,730 |
1.55 |
|
19r. Discuss ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class (students, family, co-workers, etc.) |
OCIDEAS |
1,050 |
2.18 |
34,252 |
2.16 |
|
100,069 |
2.17 |
|
19s. Skip class [HIEXPECT] |
SKIPCL |
1,055 |
1.36 |
34,486 |
1.33 |
|
100,756 |
1.35 |
|
Item 20.2: Think about your experiences from the time of your decision to attend this college through the end of the first three weeks of your first semester/quarter. How often did you use the following services? |
1 = Never, 2 = Once, 3 = Two or three times, 4 = Four or more times |
20.2a. Academic advising/planning |
ACADPUSE |
1,021 |
1.83 |
33,306 |
1.88 |
|
97,092 |
1.82 |
|
20.2b. Career counseling |
CARCUSE |
998 |
1.13 |
32,867 |
1.28 |
-0.27** |
95,732 |
1.24 |
-0.21** |
20.2c. Job placement assistance |
JOBPLUSE |
990 |
1.08 |
32,343 |
1.08 |
|
94,428 |
1.08 |
|
20.2d. Face-to-face tutoring [ENGAGLRN] |
FFTUSE |
1,008 |
1.28 |
33,116 |
1.31 |
|
96,667 |
1.27 |
|
20.2e. Online tutoring |
OLTUSE |
997 |
1.10 |
32,324 |
1.12 |
|
94,401 |
1.10 |
|
20.2f. Writing, math, or other skill lab [ENGAGLRN] |
SKLABUSE |
999 |
1.56 |
33,019 |
1.80 |
-0.22** |
96,156 |
1.73 |
|
20.2g. Financial assistance advising |
FAUSE |
1,003 |
1.68 |
32,822 |
1.76 |
|
95,967 |
1.76 |
|
20.2h. Computer lab [ENGAGLRN] |
COMLBUSE |
1,018 |
1.98 |
33,198 |
2.12 |
|
96,903 |
2.09 |
|
20.2i. Student organizations |
STORGUSE |
987 |
1.16 |
32,595 |
1.22 |
|
95,121 |
1.21 |
|
20.2j. Transfer credit assistance |
TRNFCRAS |
1,001 |
1.19 |
32,560 |
1.15 |
|
95,052 |
1.15 |
|
20.2k. Services to students with disabilities |
DISVSUSE |
998 |
1.20 |
32,569 |
1.11 |
0.20** |
95,123 |
1.11 |
|
Item 20.3: Think about your experiences from the time of your decision to attend this college through the end of the first three weeks of your first semester/quarter. How satisfied were you with the following services? |
1 = Not at all, 2 = Somewhat, 3 = Very (the N/A category is not included in means calculations) |
20.3a. Academic advising/planning |
ACADPSAT |
613 |
2.35 |
21,190 |
2.36 |
|
58,745 |
2.36 |
|
20.3b. Career counseling |
CARCSAT |
130 |
2.25 |
8,422 |
2.30 |
|
21,907 |
2.27 |
|
20.3c. Job placement assistance |
JOBPLSAT |
95 |
2.06 |
4,132 |
2.01 |
|
11,623 |
2.02 |
|
20.3d. Face-to-face tutoring |
FFTSAT |
185 |
2.51 |
8,058 |
2.45 |
|
21,178 |
2.42 |
|
20.3e. Online tutoring |
OLTSAT |
102 |
2.30 |
4,225 |
2.15 |
|
11,198 |
2.12 |
|
20.3f. Writing, math, or other skill lab |
SKLBSAT |
280 |
2.52 |
13,629 |
2.49 |
|
36,859 |
2.47 |
|
20.3g. Financial assistance advising |
FAADVSAT |
438 |
2.35 |
16,808 |
2.34 |
|
49,429 |
2.33 |
|
20.3h. Computer lab |
COMLBSAT |
490 |
2.73 |
19,010 |
2.62 |
0.21** |
54,162 |
2.62 |
0.21** |
20.3i. Student organizations |
STORGSAT |
130 |
2.29 |
6,587 |
2.33 |
|
18,627 |
2.32 |
|
20.3j. Transfer credit assistance |
TRCRASAT |
175 |
2.28 |
5,890 |
2.21 |
|
17,047 |
2.21 |
|
20.3k. Services to students with disabilities |
DISVSAT |
113 |
2.39 |
4,015 |
2.33 |
|
11,614 |
2.33 |
|
Item 21: Think about your experiences from the time of your decision to attend this college through the end of the first three weeks of your first semester/quarter. Within a class, or through another experience at this college: |
1 = Strongly disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly agree |
21a. I learned to improve my study skills (listening, note taking, highlighting readings, working with others, etc.) [COLLREAD] |
LNDSTUDY |
1,057 |
3.99 |
34,261 |
4.04 |
|
100,172 |
3.99 |
|
21b. I learned to understand my academic strengths and weaknesses [COLLREAD] |
LNDACAWK |
1,055 |
3.91 |
34,227 |
3.97 |
|
100,090 |
3.93 |
|
21c. I learned skills and strategies to improve my test-taking ability [COLLREAD] |
LNDSKLLS |
1,056 |
3.65 |
34,227 |
3.69 |
|
100,104 |
3.64 |
|
Item 24: During the first three weeks of your first semester/quarter at this college, about how many hours did you spend in a typical 7-day week doing each of the following? |
1 = None, 2 = 1-5 hours, 3 = 6-10 hours, 4 = 11-20 hours, 5 = 21-30 hours, 6 = More than 30 hours |
24a. Preparing for class |
PREPCLAS |
1,036 |
2.73 |
33,733 |
2.56 |
|
98,751 |
2.56 |
|
24b. Working for pay |
WORKPAY |
997 |
3.67 |
32,940 |
3.18 |
0.25** |
96,666 |
3.17 |
0.25** |