North Carolina State University
2001-2002 Graduating Senior Survey:
Gender and Racial/Ethnic Comparisons of
Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development
This document reports survey data on gender and racial/ethnic differences in the respondents' assessment of knowledge, skills, and personal growth and the extent to which NC State has contributed in these areas. Survey results for all respondents are provided in "2001-2002 Graduating Senior Survey: All Respondents." For information about the survey and analysis methods, see "2001-2002 Graduating Senior Survey: Introduction, Methods, and Student Demographic Profile."
NC State's Contribution to Growth | Goals:
General Education Personal Development
World View
Q
NC State's Contribution to Growth
Mean Rating |
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All | Women | Men | Af. Am | White | Other | |
Intellectual growth needs | 3.48 | 3.52 | 3.45 | 3.38 | 3.49 | 3.45 |
Career training needs | 3.04 | 3.01 | 3.05 | 2.96 | 3.04 | 3.07 |
Personal growth needs | 3.31 | 3.39 | 3.26 | 3.28 | 3.32 | 3.33 |
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Q
Goals
Mean
Rating (based on a scale of 4 = "very much," 3 = "somewhat," 2 = "very little," 1 = "not at all") |
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All
|
Women
|
Men
|
Af. Am
|
White
|
Other
|
|
Enhancing analytic skills |
3.66
|
3.60
|
3.71
|
3.78
|
3.65
|
3.66
|
Ability to plan/carry out projects independently |
3.61
|
3.62
|
3.60
|
3.58
|
3.60
|
3.72
|
Critical analysis of ideas/info |
3.60
|
3.59
|
3.61
|
3.64
|
3.60
|
3.57
|
Developing computer skills |
3.58
|
3.56
|
3.60
|
3.70
|
3.57
|
3.60
|
Applying scientific methods |
3.54
|
3.46
|
3.60
|
3.63
|
3.52
|
3.58
|
Science/tech influence on everyday life |
3.51
|
3.50
|
3.53
|
3.56
|
3.51
|
3.55
|
Comprehension skills |
3.50
|
3.52
|
3.48
|
3.59
|
3.49
|
3.52
|
Speaking skills |
3.45
|
3.45
|
3.45
|
3.59
|
3.44
|
3.44
|
Writing skills |
3.41
|
3.44
|
3.39
|
3.55
|
3.39
|
3.47
|
Listening skills |
3.40
|
3.47
|
3.35
|
3.49
|
3.39
|
3.46
|
Using math skills |
3.40
|
3.23
|
3.54
|
3.40
|
3.40
|
3.43
|
Understand diverse cultures/values |
3.31
|
3.42
|
3.22
|
3.43
|
3.28
|
3.48
|
All
|
Women
|
Men
|
Af. Am
|
White
|
Other
|
|
Ability to function as part of a team |
3.57
|
3.58
|
3.55
|
3.64
|
3.56
|
3.63
|
Potential for success |
3.57
|
3.60
|
3.55
|
3.54
|
3.57
|
3.64
|
Personal growth |
3.57
|
3.63
|
3.53
|
3.53
|
3.57
|
3.63
|
Value learning as a life-long process |
3.54
|
3.58
|
3.50
|
3.56
|
3.54
|
3.56
|
Independence and self-reliance |
3.54
|
3.61
|
3.48
|
3.47
|
3.54
|
3.66
|
Self-discipline |
3.49
|
3.56
|
3.43
|
3.46
|
3.48
|
3.56
|
Time management |
3.46
|
3.53
|
3.41
|
3.52
|
3.45
|
3.56
|
Coping with change |
3.44
|
3.50
|
3.39
|
3.52
|
3.42
|
3.59
|
Ability to lead or guide others |
3.39
|
3.40
|
3.39
|
3.41
|
3.39
|
3.42
|
Taking responsibility for own behavior |
3.39
|
3.45
|
3.34
|
3.38
|
3.38
|
3.53
|
Ability to handle stress |
3.36
|
3.39
|
3.34
|
3.42
|
3.34
|
3.54
|
Self-confidence |
3.35
|
3.40
|
3.31
|
3.32
|
3.34
|
3.46
|
Sense of personal identity |
3.34
|
3.44
|
3.27
|
3.24
|
3.34
|
3.46
|
Recognize/act upon ethical principles |
3.23
|
3.32
|
3.16
|
3.40
|
3.20
|
3.37
|
Commitment to personal health/fitness |
3.05
|
3.07
|
3.04
|
3.14
|
3.02
|
3.28
|
Public responsibility/community svc |
2.97
|
3.06
|
2.91
|
3.22
|
2.94
|
3.10
|
All
|
Women
|
Men
|
Af. Am
|
White
|
Other
|
|
Ability to work with diverse people |
3.45
|
3.48
|
3.42
|
3.55
|
3.43
|
3.52
|
Developing tolerance for divergent views |
3.35
|
3.47
|
3.26
|
3.47
|
3.33
|
3.46
|
Understanding world issues/problems |
3.19
|
3.29
|
3.11
|
3.29
|
3.18
|
3.16
|
Present as it relates to history |
3.15
|
3.16
|
3.14
|
3.31
|
3.13
|
3.20
|
Appreciating gender equity |
3.10
|
3.20
|
3.02
|
3.18
|
3.08
|
3.22
|
Appreciating racial equity |
3.09
|
3.21
|
3.00
|
3.15
|
3.07
|
3.27
|
Appreciation of the arts |
2.84
|
2.95
|
2.74
|
3.03
|
2.80
|
3.01
|
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For more information on the 2001-2002 Graduating Senior Survey contact:
Dr. Nancy Whelchel, Associate Director for Survey Research
Office of Institutional Planning and Research
Box 7002
NCSU
Phone: (919) 515-4184
Email: Nancy_Whelchel@ncsu.edu
Posted: September, 2002
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