Student Life and Development Module
Notes: Counts are in bold and precede items they are counting. Missing values are not included in the counts. Percentages for multiple selection items are based on the total number of active cases.
Part 3: Academic Experience
Number of cases: 2,429
Response rate for module: 53.6%
Margin of error for module: ±1.4%
1. How important to you are the following aspects of being an undergraduate at a research university like Cal?
| Not important | Not very important | Somewhat important | Important | Very Important | Essential | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning about faculty research | 99 (4.8%) | 242 (11.8%) | 611 (29.7%) | 581 (28.3%) | 336 (16.4%) | 185 (9.0%) |
| Having courses with faculty members who refer to their own research as part of the class | 110 (5.4%) | 306 (14.9%) | 584 (28.4%) | 574 (27.9%) | 327 (15.9%) | 153 (7.4%) |
| Learning research methods | 49 (2.4%) | 145 (7.1%) | 432 (21.1%) | 640 (31.2%) | 467 (22.8%) | 316 (15.4%) |
| Assisting faculty members in their research, for pay or as a volunteer | 93 (4.5%) | 220 (10.7%) | 429 (20.9%) | 564 (27.5%) | 457 (22.3%) | 287 (14.0%) |
| Pursuing your own research | 91 (4.4%) | 260 (12.7%) | 500 (24.4%) | 537 (26.2%) | 399 (19.4%) | 265 (12.9%) |
| The prestige of Cal when you apply to grad school | 37 (1.8%) | 53 (2.6%) | 231 (11.3%) | 477 (23.3%) | 585 (28.6%) | 665 (32.5%) |
| The prestige of Cal when you apply for a job | 22 (1.1%) | 45 (2.2%) | 185 (9.0%) | 449 (21.9%) | 634 (30.9%) | 718 (35.0%) |
| Having access to a world-class library collection | 37 (1.8%) | 95 (4.6%) | 321 (15.7%) | 536 (26.1%) | 541 (26.4%) | 521 (25.4%) |
| Being able to attend plays, concerts, lectures, and other cultural events on campus | 60 (2.9%) | 151 (7.4%) | 366 (17.8%) | 547 (26.7%) | 487 (23.7%) | 440 (21.5%) |
2. In which of the following activities have you participated or do you plan to participate before graduation from Cal?
| Doing now or have done | Plan to do | |
|---|---|---|
| Internship under the direction of a faculty member | 213 (8.8%) | 849 (35.0%) |
| Other internship | 515 (21.2%) | 923 (38.0%) |
| UC Washington Center (UCDC) Program | 51 (2.1%) | 231 (9.5%) |
| University of California Center in Sacramento (UCCS) Program | 46 (1.9%) | 164 (6.8%) |
| University of California Education Abroad Program (EAP) | 136 (5.6%) | 639 (26.3%) |
| Study abroad program affiliated with another college or university | 84 (3.5%) | 327 (13.5%) |
| Study abroad program NOT affiliated with a college or university | 78 (3.2%) | 255 (10.5%) |
| Honors program | 118 (4.9%) | 575 (23.7%) |
| Preparation of honors thesis | 100 (4.1%) | 525 (21.6%) |
| Honors thesis course | 93 (3.8%) | 510 (21.0%) |
3. How frequently have you engaged in these activities so far this academic year?
| Never | Rarely | Occasionally | Somewhat often | Often | Very often | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taken a small research-oriented seminar with faculty | 1437 (70.6%) | 216 (10.6%) | 164 (8.1%) | 115 (5.6%) | 59 (2.9%) | 45 (2.2%) |
| Communicated with a faculty member by email or in person | 73 (3.6%) | 298 (14.5%) | 711 (34.7%) | 396 (19.3%) | 316 (15.4%) | 255 (12.4%) |
| Talked with the instructor outside of class about issues and concepts derived from a course | 329 (16.0%) | 526 (25.7%) | 554 (27.0%) | 313 (15.3%) | 203 (9.9%) | 125 (6.1%) |
| Interacted with faculty during lecture class sessions | 342 (16.7%) | 545 (26.6%) | 486 (23.7%) | 317 (15.5%) | 200 (9.8%) | 159 (7.8%) |
| Worked with a faculty member on an activity other than coursework (e.g., student organization, campus committee, cultural activity) | 1243 (60.7%) | 402 (19.6%) | 180 (8.8%) | 123 (6.0%) | 54 (2.6%) | 45 (2.2%) |
4. During this academic year, how often have you done each of the following?
| Never | Rarely | Occasionally | Somewhat often | Often | Very often | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contributed to a class discussion | 47 (2.3%) | 209 (10.2%) | 617 (30.0%) | 443 (21.5%) | 394 (19.1%) | 348 (16.9%) |
| Brought up ideas or concepts from different courses during class discussions | 175 (8.5%) | 458 (22.3%) | 583 (28.4%) | 370 (18.0%) | 286 (13.9%) | 183 (8.9%) |
| Asked an insightful question in class | 154 (7.5%) | 414 (20.2%) | 636 (31.1%) | 390 (19.0%) | 271 (13.2%) | 183 (8.9%) |
| Found a course so interesting that you did more work than was required | 277 (13.5%) | 523 (25.5%) | 607 (29.6%) | 322 (15.7%) | 200 (9.8%) | 120 (5.9%) |
| Chosen challenging class assignments, when possible, even though you might get a lower grade in the class | 329 (16.1%) | 504 (24.6%) | 519 (25.4%) | 348 (17.0%) | 217 (10.6%) | 129 (6.3%) |
| Chosen challenging courses, when possible, even though you might lower your GPA by doing so | 184 (9.0%) | 300 (14.6%) | 531 (25.9%) | 427 (20.8%) | 352 (17.2%) | 256 (12.5%) |
| Made a class presentation | 199 (9.7%) | 395 (19.2%) | 684 (33.3%) | 403 (19.6%) | 226 (11.0%) | 145 (7.1%) |
| Had a class in which the professor knew or learned your name | 222 (10.8%) | 382 (18.6%) | 512 (24.9%) | 348 (16.9%) | 296 (14.4%) | 294 (14.3%) |
5. Which of the following are obstacles to your academic success? Check all that apply.
| 218 (9.0%) There are no obstacles to my academic success | 54 (2.2%) I have difficulty speaking English |
| 293 (12.1%) I don't know how to begin a large project or complex assignment | 306 (12.6%) My math skills are weak |
| 577 (23.8%) I don't know how to organize my time to work on more than one project or assignment | 355 (14.6%) I'm not motivated because my coursework doesn't seem relevant to my future goals |
| 800 (32.9%) I am reluctant to ask for help when I need it | 463 (19.1%) I don't find my coursework interesting |
| 685 (28.2%) I often do not start an assignment until the day before it is due | 543 (22.4%) My social life interferes with or distracts me from my coursework |
| 920 (37.9%) I am easily distracted and can't concentrate on my work | 305 (12.6%) My job interferes with my coursework |
| 494 (20.3%) I read slowly or have difficulty understanding what I read | 259 (10.7%) Time with my family distracts me from my coursework |
| 341 (14.0%) I have difficulty expressing myself in writing | 290 (11.9%) I am too depressed to do my coursework |
| 86 (3.5%) I have difficulty reading or writing in English | 292 (12.0%) [Open-ended text field] |
6. If you feel there have been obstacles to your academic success, what has been the most significant?
139 (7.5%) There are no obstacles to my academic success
26 (1.4%) I don't know how to begin a large project or complex assignment
114 (6.1%) I don't know how to organize my time to work on more than one project or assignment
186 (10.0%) I am reluctant to ask for help when I need it
178 (9.5%) I often do not start an assignment until the day before it is due
269 (14.4%) I am easily distracted and can't concentrate on my work
74 (4.0%) I read slowly or have difficulty understanding what I read
50 (2.7%) I have difficulty expressing myself in writing
14 (0.8%) I have difficulty reading or writing in English
9 (0.5%) I have difficulty speaking English
32 (1.7%) My math skills are weak
99 (5.3%) I'm not motivated because my coursework doesn't seem relevant to my future goals
88 (4.7%) I don't find my coursework interesting
130 (7.0%) My social life interferes with or distracts me from my coursework
82 (4.4%) My job interferes with my coursework
42 (2.3%) Time with my family distracts me from my coursework
117 (6.3%) I am too depressed to do my coursework
216 (11.6%) The other reason I listed
[425 missing] (Select one)
Notes: Counts are in bold and precede items they are counting. Missing values are not included in the counts. Percentages for multiple selection items are based on the total number of active cases.
Part 3: Civic Engagement
Number of cases: 2,469
Response rate for module: 50.9%
Margin of error for module: ±1.4%
Activities
1. During this academic year, have you been involved in any of the following activities or organizations?
| Participant or member | Officer or leader | Neither | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student government | 112 (5.9%) | 41 (2.2%) | 1730 (91.9%) |
| Fraternity or sorority | 137 (7.3%) | 143 (7.6%) | 1591 (85.0%) |
| Other campus-based club or organization | 821 (43.3%) | 461 (24.3%) | 614 (32.4%) |
| Off-campus club or organization | 482 (25.7%) | 139 (7.4%) | 1257 (66.9%) |
2. Which of these best describes your opinion on the following statements?
| Strongly disagree | Disagree | Somewhat disagree | Somewhat agree | Agree | Strongly agree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opportunities for community service while at Cal are important to me | 81 (4.3%) | 141 (7.5%) | 190 (10.1%) | 580 (30.7%) | 529 (28.0%) | 368 (19.5%) |
| Opportunities to develop my leadership skills while at Cal are important to me | 47 (2.5%) | 72 (3.8%) | 148 (7.9%) | 524 (27.8%) | 597 (31.7%) | 497 (26.4%) |
| My experience at Cal provides adequate opportunity to explore my cultural identity | 95 (5.1%) | 134 (7.1%) | 268 (14.3%) | 598 (31.8%) | 564 (30.0%) | 221 (11.8%) |
| I feel I can express my political opinions on campus | 51 (2.7%) | 66 (3.5%) | 161 (8.5%) | 502 (26.6%) | 751 (39.9%) | 353 (18.7%) |
Community Service & Leadership
3. DURING THIS ACADEMIC YEAR, have you done community service work either on or off campus?
| 981 (51.7%) No |
| 915 (48.3%) Yes |
How did you get involved in this particular community service work? If you have been involved in more than one form of community service, please answer for the one that has been the largest time commitment.
| 62 (6.5%) Through a related class |
| 76 (7.9%) Through a program where I receive course credit (e.g., field studies credit for tutoring) |
| 21 (2.2%) Through a formal service program (AmeriCorps, VISTA, etc.) where I receive pay or a stipend |
| 110 (11.5%) Through my fraternity or sorority |
| 336 (35.0%) Through another student organization on campus |
| 39 (4.1%) Through a university department or program |
| 59 (6.1%) Through my religious organization or church |
| 17 (1.8%) Through my internship |
| 240 (25.0%) I found the work on my own |
Why did you participate in this community service? Please check all that apply.
| 124 (5.4%) To help my fraternity or sorority fulfill a service obligation | 126 (5.5%) To help me get in to a professional or graduate school program |
| 218 (9.5%) To help a student organization to which I belong fulfill a service obligation | 402 (17.5%) To learn more about the community |
| 7 (0.3%) As part of a campus disciplinary action | 737 (32.1%) To help other people |
| 79 (3.4%) It was required for a course I am taking | 380 (16.6%) To meet people and make friends |
| 293 (12.8%) To help me gain experience for a future career | 66 (2.9%) Other, please specify: [Open-ended text field] |
What was the type of organization where you did this community service? If you have been involved in more than one form of community service, please answer for the one that has been the largest time commitment.
| 238 (26.4%) K-12 school | 109 (12.1%) Clinic or hospital |
| 7 (0.8%) Preschool | 17 (1.9%) Animal shelter |
| 10 (1.1%) Adult literacy or ESL program | 3 (0.3%) Help hotline |
| 54 (6.0%) Youth services agency | 57 (6.3%) Religious organization |
| 14 (1.6%) Student government | 5 (0.6%) Political party |
| 65 (7.2%) Environmental group | 26 (2.9%) Political or advocacy organization |
| 49 (5.4%) Homeless shelter | 181 (20.1%) Other, please specify: [Open-ended text field] |
| 65 (7.2%) Housing organization |
What kind of community service work did you do? Please check all that apply.
| 264 (11.5%) Tutoring | 36 (1.6%) Computer or technical support |
| 277 (12.1%) Mentoring | 199 (8.7%) General support |
| 194 (8.5%) Teaching or educating | 133 (5.8%) Building or landscaping |
| 250 (10.9%) Outreach | 142 (6.2%) Preparing or serving food |
| 78 (3.4%) Counseling | 121 (5.3%) Health care |
| 97 (4.2%) Publicity | 166 (7.2%) Environmental clean up |
| 184 (8.0%) Fundraising | 84 (3.7%) Other, please specify: [Open-ended text field] |
Thinking back on this academic year, how often did you do community service work?
| 205 (22.7%) Once or twice |
| 160 (17.7%) More than once or twice, but less than once a month |
| 157 (17.4%) Once or twice a month |
| 382 (42.3%) More than twice a month |
During a TYPICAL 7-day (168 hour) week in this academic year, how many hours do you spend performing community service work?
| 0 | 1-2 | 3-4 | 5-6 | 7-8 | 9-12 | More than 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169 (18.7%) | 306 (33.8%) | 211 (23.3%) | 95 (10.5%) | 60 (6.6%) | 31 (3.4%) | 32 (3.5%) |
News & Information Sources
4. How often would you say you follow what's going on in government and public affairs?
| 565 (30.0%) Most of the time |
| 664 (35.3%) Some of the time |
| 439 (23.3%) Only now and then |
| 214 (11.4%) Hardly at all |
5. How interested are you in the campaign for the 2008 presidential election?
| 765 (40.6%) Very interested |
| 750 (39.8%) Somewhat interested |
| 253 (13.4%) Not very interested |
| 117 (6.2%) Not at all interested |
6. How often do you use the following sources of NEWS INFORMATION during this past academic year?
| Rarely or never | Less than once a week | Once a week | Several times a week | Everyday | More than once a day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National television news | 800 (42.7%) | 363 (19.4%) | 277 (14.8%) | 292 (15.6%) | 98 (5.2%) | 45 (2.4%) |
| Local television news | 869 (46.3%) | 363 (19.3%) | 246 (13.1%) | 287 (15.3%) | 83 (4.4%) | 29 (1.5%) |
| Internet | 72 (3.8%) | 127 (6.8%) | 239 (12.7%) | 440 (23.5%) | 437 (23.3%) | 561 (29.9%) |
| Public television | 1001 (53.5%) | 308 (16.5%) | 216 (11.6%) | 217 (11.6%) | 85 (4.5%) | 43 (2.3%) |
| Public radio | 1149 (61.4%) | 288 (15.4%) | 161 (8.6%) | 166 (8.9%) | 65 (3.5%) | 43 (2.3%) |
| Talk radio | 1357 (72.7%) | 215 (11.5%) | 135 (7.2%) | 102 (5.5%) | 37 (2.0%) | 21 (1.1%) |
| Weekly news magazines | 945 (50.5%) | 393 (21.0%) | 283 (15.1%) | 178 (9.5%) | 49 (2.6%) | 22 (1.2%) |
| Campus newspaper | 441 (23.5%) | 352 (18.8%) | 324 (17.3%) | 449 (24.0%) | 282 (15.1%) | 25 (1.3%) |
| Other daily newspaper | 884 (47.2%) | 356 (19.0%) | 220 (11.8%) | 234 (12.5%) | 121 (6.5%) | 57 (3.0%) |
7. Thinking back over the past month, which of the following was the main source of information for you about news and public affairs?
| 121 (6.5%) National television news | 24 (1.3%) Talk radio |
| 98 (5.2%) Local television news | 37 (2.0%) Weekly news magazines |
| 1233 (65.8%) Internet | 133 (7.1%) Daily Californian |
| 25 (1.3%) Public television | 155 (8.3%) Other daily newspaper (such as San Francisco Chronicle, New York Times) |
| 49 (2.6%) Public Radio |
8. Aside from campus newspapers and weekly newspapers, which, if any, newspapers do you read (not online) at least several times a week? (If you read more than three newspapers, please choose the three newspapers you read most often.)
| Daily newspaper #1 | Daily newspaper #2 | Daily newspaper #3 |
|---|---|---|
| 314 (36.0%) San Francisco Chronicle 206 (23.6%) New York Times 78 (8.9%) Wall Street Journal 22 (2.5%) Oakland Tribune 43 (4.9%) San Jose Mercury News 21 (2.4%) Contra Costa Times 81 (9.3%) Los Angeles Times 45 (5.2%) Other local newspaper 26 (3.0%) Other US newspaper (not local) 37 (4.2%) Other international paper (outside US) [1336 missing] (Select one) |
148 (27.2%) San Francisco Chronicle 147 (27.0%) New York Times 41 (7.5%) Wall Street Journal 24 (4.4%) Oakland Tribune 24 (4.4%) San Jose Mercury News 14 (2.6%) Contra Costa Times 41 (7.5%) Los Angeles Times 42 (7.7%) Other local newspaper 36 (6.6%) Other US newspaper (not local) 27 (5.0%) Other international paper (outside US) [1693 missing] (Select one) |
38 (10.5%) San Francisco Chronicle 46 (12.7%) New York Times 53 (14.6%) Wall Street Journal 33 (9.1%) Oakland Tribune 23 (6.3%) San Jose Mercury News 11 (3.0%) Contra Costa Times 27 (7.4%) Los Angeles Times 52 (14.3%) Other local newspaper 41 (11.3%) Other US newspaper (not local) 39 (10.7%) Other international paper (outside US) [1898 missing] (Select one) |
9. How often do you use the Internet as a source of news?
| 137 (7.3%) Rarely or never [please skip to question 10] |
| 161 (8.6%) Less than once a week [please skip to question 10] |
| 251 (13.4%) Once a week [please skip to question 10] |
| 381 (20.3%) Several times a week |
| 419 (22.3%) Everyday |
| 530 (28.2%) More than once a day |
9a. Which news website(s) do you use? (If you use more than three websites on a fairly regular basis, please choose the three websites you use most often.)
| News website #1 | News website #2 | News website #3 |
|---|---|---|
| 284 (20.7%) CNN.com 182 (13.3%) NYTimes.com (New York Times) 298 (21.8%) Yahoo! 157 (11.5%) Google News (news.google.com) 72 (5.3%) MSN.com 150 (11.0%) BBC.co.uk 35 (2.6%) SFGate.com (San Francisco Chronicle) 20 (1.5%) LATimes.com (Los Angeles Times) 27 (2.0%) MSNBC.com 18 (1.3%) ESPN.com 126 (9.2%) Other news website [818 missing] (Select one) |
198 (17.6%) CNN.com 124 (11.0%) NYTimes.com (New York Times) 168 (14.9%) Yahoo! 152 (13.5%) Google News (news.google.com) 60 (5.3%) MSN.com 99 (8.8%) BBC.co.uk 62 (5.5%) SFGate.com (San Francisco Chronicle) 28 (2.5%) LATimes.com (Los Angeles Times) 48 (4.3%) MSNBC.com 49 (4.3%) ESPN.com 140 (12.4%) Other news website [1078 missing] (Select one) |
88 (10.7%) CNN.com 77 (9.4%) NYTimes.com (New York Times) 70 (8.5%) Yahoo! 87 (10.6%) Google News (news.google.com) 47 (5.7%) MSN.com 85 (10.4%) BBC.co.uk 59 (7.2%) SFGate.com (San Francisco Chronicle) 31 (3.8%) LATimes.com (Los Angeles Times) 42 (5.1%) MSNBC.com 57 (6.9%) ESPN.com 178 (21.7%) Other news website [1411 missing] (Select one) |
Political Engagement
10. Thinking back on this academic year, how often have you done each of the following?
| Never | Rarely | Occasionally | Somewhat often | Often | Very often | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attended meetings or rallies related to local, state, or national politics | 1166 (62.3%) | 358 (19.1%) | 221 (11.8%) | 70 (3.7%) | 33 (1.8%) | 23 (1.2%) |
| Engaged in protests or demonstrations | 1388 (74.4%) | 245 (13.1%) | 151 (8.1%) | 56 (3.0%) | 13 (0.7%) | 13 (0.7%) |
| Performed work or service for a political campaign | 1435 (77.2%) | 217 (11.7%) | 125 (6.7%) | 39 (2.1%) | 23 (1.2%) | 21 (1.1%) |
| Talked with friends about current events or things you have heard about in the news | 116 (6.2%) | 157 (8.4%) | 490 (26.2%) | 371 (19.9%) | 367 (19.7%) | 366 (19.6%) |
11. And during this academic year, have you ever . . .
| No | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| …signed an online petition? | 1122 (60.1%) | 746 (39.9%) |
| …forwarded an online petition to someone else? | 1564 (83.7%) | 304 (16.3%) |
| …written a letter or e-mail to an elected official? | 1568 (83.9%) | 301 (16.1%) |
| …donated money to a political cause? | 1617 (86.4%) | 254 (13.6%) |
| …worn a wristband to show your support for a political cause or issue? | 1605 (86.2%) | 257 (13.8%) |
| …refused to buy something from a company because you disagreed with the company's social or political values? | 1086 (58.2%) | 781 (41.8%) |
12. Did you vote in the general election in November 2006?
| 209 (11.2%) No, because I was not a citizen |
| 102 (5.4%) No, because I was not yet eighteen |
| 696 (37.2%) No |
| 436 (23.3%) Yes, in the community where I live while at Cal |
| 430 (23.0%) Yes, in my parents' community or at my permanent address |
13. When it comes to politics, where would you place yourself on this scale? Please select the response closest to your position.
| Very liberal | Liberal | Slightly liberal | Moderate: middle of the road | Slightly conservative | Conservative | Very conservative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 (9.2%) | 647 (34.7%) | 372 (19.9%) | 405 (21.7%) | 178 (9.5%) | 79 (4.2%) | 12 (0.6%) |
14. Below is a scale with strong Democrats on one end and strong Republicans on the other, and with independents in the middle. Where would you place yourself in the scale?
| I strongly prefer the Democrats | I prefer the Democrats | I am basically independent but lean toward the Democrats | I am independent, I have no preference for either party | I am basically independent but lean toward the Republicans | I prefer the Republicans | I strongly prefer the Republicans | Other party (please specify) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 229 (12.5%) | 473 (25.8%) | 550 (30.0%) | 367 (20.0%) | 138 (7.5%) | 58 (3.2%) | 20 (1.1%) | [Open-ended text field] |
15. Now think for a minute about your parents when you were growing up. Where would you place your MOTHER on this scale?
| Strongly prefers the Democrats | Prefers the Democrats | Basically independent but leans toward the Democrats | Independent, no preference for either party | Basically independent but leans toward the Republicans | Prefers the Republicans | Strongly prefer the Republicans | Don't know | Other party (please specify) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241 (13.0%) | 448 (24.2%) | 261 (14.1%) | 290 (15.7%) | 132 (7.1%) | 182 (9.8%) | 109 (5.9%) | 190 (10.3%) | [Open-ended text field] |
16. Where would you place your FATHER on this scale?
| Strongly prefers the Democrats | Prefers the Democrats | Basically independent but leans toward the Democrats | Independent, no preference for either party | Basically independent but leans toward the Republicans | Prefers the Republicans | Strongly prefer the Republicans | Don't know | Other party (please specify) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195 (10.6%) | 348 (18.9%) | 275 (15.0%) | 258 (14.0%) | 161 (8.8%) | 242 (13.2%) | 150 (8.2%) | 209 (11.4%) | [Open-ended text field] |
17. What is your religious preference?
| 69 (3.7%) Baptist | 4 (0.2%) Quaker |
| 134 (7.1%) Buddhist | 267 (14.2%) Roman Catholic |
| 60 (3.2%) Christian Church (Disciples) | 9 (0.5%) Seventh Day Adventist |
| 22 (1.2%) Eastern Orthodox | 8 (0.4%) Sikh |
| 13 (0.7%) Episcopalian | 9 (0.5%) Taoist |
| 33 (1.8%) Hindu | 6 (0.3%) Unitarian/Universalist |
| 87 (4.6%) Jewish | 2 (0.1%) United Church of Christ/Congregational |
| 11 (0.6%) Methodist | 165 (8.8%) Other Christian |
| 39 (2.1%) Muslim | 47 (2.5%) Other Religion |
| 72 (3.8%) Presbyterian | 822 (43.7%) None |
17a. Do you consider yourself a Born-Again Christian?
| 1599 (87.0%) No |
| 239 (13.0%) Yes |
18. Which of these best describes your opinion on the following issues?
| Agree strongly | Agree somewhat | Disagree somewhat | Disagree strongly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abortion should be legal | 1036 (55.3%) | 524 (28.0%) | 181 (9.7%) | 132 (7.0%) |
| The death penalty should be abolished | 468 (25.1%) | 564 (30.3%) | 610 (32.7%) | 222 (11.9%) |
| Racial discrimination is no longer a major problem in America | 34 (1.8%) | 156 (8.3%) | 573 (30.6%) | 1107 (59.2%) |
| Realistically, an individual can do little to bring about changes in our society | 88 (4.7%) | 438 (23.4%) | 767 (41.0%) | 578 (30.9%) |
| Wealthy people should pay a larger share of taxes than they do now | 584 (31.3%) | 765 (41.1%) | 371 (19.9%) | 143 (7.7%) |
| Colleges should prohibit racist/sexist speech on campus | 400 (21.5%) | 572 (30.7%) | 613 (32.9%) | 276 (14.8%) |
| Same-sex couples should have the right to legal marital status | 1094 (58.9%) | 428 (23.1%) | 186 (10.0%) | 148 (8.0%) |
| A national health care plan is needed to cover everybody's medical costs | 806 (43.5%) | 716 (38.6%) | 237 (12.8%) | 96 (5.2%) |
| In view of the developments since we first sent our troops to Iraq, I think the United States made a mistake in sending troops to Iraq | 1142 (61.5%) | 502 (27.0%) | 166 (8.9%) | 48 (2.6%) |
| The federal government's war on terrorism has unnecessarily compromised our civil liberties in this country | 865 (47.0%) | 629 (34.1%) | 271 (14.7%) | 77 (4.2%) |
| Undocumented immigrants should be denied access to public education | 146 (7.9%) | 365 (19.7%) | 619 (33.5%) | 719 (38.9%) |
19. Do you think this country is moving in the right direction or wrong direction?
| 155 (8.2%) Right direction |
| 1047 (55.3%) Wrong direction |
| 693 (36.6%) Don't know |
Part 3: Student Life and Development
Number of cases: 2,469
Response rate for module: 50.9%
Margin of error for module: ±1.4%
Parents' Involvement
1. Indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about how your parents are involved in your Cal experience this semester.
| Strongly disagree | Disagree | Somewhat disagree | Somewhat agree | Agree | Strongly agree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My parents and I discuss what classes I should take | 664 (32.4%) | 457 (22.3%) | 237 (11.6%) | 375 (18.3%) | 196 (9.6%) | 120 (5.9%) |
| My parents and I discuss what I learned in class | 402 (19.7%) | 324 (15.9%) | 278 (13.6%) | 548 (26.8%) | 349 (17.1%) | 141 (6.9%) |
| My parents are very interested in my academic progress | 97 (4.7%) | 54 (2.6%) | 113 (5.5%) | 431 (21.1%) | 672 (32.9%) | 677 (33.1%) |
| My parents stress the importance of getting good grades | 147 (7.2%) | 125 (6.2%) | 201 (9.9%) | 496 (24.4%) | 539 (26.6%) | 522 (25.7%) |
| I am pursuing, or considering, a major I don't like in order to please my parents | 1219 (59.6%) | 426 (20.8%) | 188 (9.2%) | 140 (6.8%) | 49 (2.4%) | 23 (1.1%) |
| My parents ask about my friends or non-academic activities at Cal | 149 (7.3%) | 122 (6.0%) | 141 (6.9%) | 455 (22.3%) | 703 (34.4%) | 474 (23.2%) |
2. When it comes to my life as a college student, I would prefer that my parents be:
| 64 (3.1%) Much more involved |
| 280 (13.7%) Somewhat more involved |
| 1533 (74.9%) Involved as much as they are now |
| 128 (6.3%) Somewhat less involved |
| 41 (2.0%) Much less involved |
3. Thinking back on this academic year, how often have you typically had contact with one or both of your parents?
| Usually every day | A few times a week | About once a week | A few times a month | Once a month or less | Not at all | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| By phone | 497 (24.3%) | 655 (32.1%) | 510 (25.0%) | 263 (12.9%) | 78 (3.8%) | 40 (2.0%) |
| By text message through cell phone | 75 (3.8%) | 108 (5.4%) | 86 (4.3%) | 101 (5.1%) | 136 (6.8%) | 1488 (74.6%) |
| By email or instant message on the Internet | 58 (2.9%) | 249 (12.3%) | 332 (16.4%) | 429 (21.2%) | 326 (16.1%) | 626 (31.0%) |
| In person | 87 (4.3%) | 65 (3.2%) | 161 (7.9%) | 347 (17.1%) | 1066 (52.4%) | 309 (15.2%) |
Goals & Aspirations
4. Indicate how important each of the following college goals is to you.
| Very important | Somewhat important | Not important | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be in a position to give something back to my community after finishing my education | 1263 (61.9%) | 673 (33.0%) | 103 (5.1%) |
| Acquire a well-rounded general education | 1556 (76.3%) | 436 (21.4%) | 48 (2.4%) |
| Discover what kind of person I really want to be | 1685 (82.7%) | 294 (14.4%) | 59 (2.9%) |
| Achieve a high GPA | 1063 (52.2%) | 824 (40.4%) | 151 (7.4%) |
| Form romantic relationships | 523 (25.7%) | 912 (44.7%) | 603 (29.6%) |
| Establish meaningful friendships | 1528 (75.0%) | 451 (22.1%) | 59 (2.9%) |
| Prepare for graduate or professional school | 1350 (66.3%) | 564 (27.7%) | 121 (5.9%) |
| Obtain the skills I need to pursue my chosen career | 1676 (82.3%) | 329 (16.2%) | 31 (1.5%) |
| Be in a position to make a lot of money after finishing my education | 818 (40.2%) | 925 (45.4%) | 294 (14.4%) |
| Explore new ideas | 1485 (72.8%) | 518 (25.4%) | 36 (1.8%) |
| Enjoy my college years before assuming adult responsibilities | 1250 (61.5%) | 591 (29.1%) | 192 (9.4%) |
| Develop a personal code of values and ethics | 1284 (63.1%) | 604 (29.7%) | 146 (7.2%) |
| Develop an in-depth understanding of a specific field of study | 1456 (71.4%) | 524 (25.7%) | 58 (2.8%) |
| Integrate spirituality into my life | 623 (30.6%) | 599 (29.5%) | 811 (39.9%) |
| Establish social networks that will help further my career | 1048 (51.5%) | 819 (40.2%) | 168 (8.3%) |
| Obtain the skills I need to function in the international arena | 934 (45.9%) | 793 (39.0%) | 308 (15.1%) |
5. Think about the type of person you are. With which, if any, of the following types of students at Cal do you personally identify? That is, which of these "college identities" best describes who you are?
| 345 (14.0%) Artsy students | 292 (11.8%) Slackers |
| 197 (8.0%) Athletes/jocks | 249 (10.1%) Students from very poor backgrounds |
| 251 (10.2%) Conservative students | 60 (2.4%) Students from very rich backgrounds |
| 190 (7.7%) Feminist students | 1042 (42.2%) Students in my major or field of interest |
| 206 (8.3%) Fraternity/sorority members | 633 (25.6%) Students involved in my campus organization |
| 296 (12.0%) Immigrant students | 657 (26.6%) Students of my racial or ethnic background |
| 83 (3.4%) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender students | 836 (33.9%) Students who are serious about getting good grades |
| 642 (26.0%) Liberal students | 343 (13.9%) Transfer students |
| 301 (12.2%) Partiers | 322 (13.0%) Other, please specify: [Open-ended text field] |
| 322 (13.0%) Religious or spiritual students |
6. With which ONE of these groups do you MOST strongly identify?
73 (3.7%) Artsy students
55 (2.8%) Athletes/jocks
34 (1.7%) Conservative students
17 (0.9%) Feminist students
69 (3.5%) Fraternity/sorority members
62 (3.1%) Immigrant students
17 (0.9%) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender students
121 (6.1%) Liberal students
19 (1.0%) Partiers
107 (5.4%) Religious or spiritual students
77 (3.9%) Slackers
40 (2.0%) Students from very poor backgrounds
4 (0.2%) Students from very rich backgrounds
363 (18.2%) Students in my major or field of interest
156 (7.8%) Students involved in my campus organization
179 (9.0%) Students of my racial or ethnic background
221 (11.1%) Students who are serious about getting good grades
110 (5.5%) Transfer students
269 (13.5%) Other
[330 missing] (Select one)
7. How would you characterize your political orientation?
| Very liberal | Liberal | Slightly liberal | Moderate: middle of the road | Slightly conservative | Conservative | Very conservative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 194 (9.6%) | 647 (31.9%) | 407 (20.1%) | 439 (21.6%) | 207 (10.2%) | 116 (5.7%) | 18 (0.9%) |
Personal growth & development
8. Think back to when you first entered Cal. Please rate your understanding and awareness of the following issues at that time and now.
| When you entered Cal | As you are now | |
|---|---|---|
| My own racial and ethnic identity | 78 (3.9%) Very poor 129 (6.4%) Poor 565 (28.0%) Fair 597 (29.6%) Good 366 (18.1%) Very good 282 (14.0%) Excellent [300 missing] (Select one) |
32 (1.6%) Very poor 26 (1.3%) Poor 297 (14.8%) Fair 626 (31.1%) Good 616 (30.6%) Very good 413 (20.5%) Excellent [307 missing] (Select one) |
| The social problems facing our nation | 111 (5.5%) Very poor 337 (16.7%) Poor 755 (37.4%) Fair 555 (27.5%) Good 174 (8.6%) Very good 87 (4.3%) Excellent [298 missing] (Select one) |
35 (1.7%) Very poor 73 (3.6%) Poor 364 (18.0%) Fair 713 (35.3%) Good 622 (30.8%) Very good 211 (10.5%) Excellent [298 missing] (Select one) |
| The social problems facing the world | 140 (7.0%) Very poor 395 (19.6%) Poor 795 (39.5%) Fair 470 (23.3%) Good 141 (7.0%) Very good 73 (3.6%) Excellent [302 missing] (Select one) |
40 (2.0%) Very poor 92 (4.6%) Poor 400 (19.9%) Fair 729 (36.2%) Good 535 (26.6%) Very good 216 (10.7%) Excellent [305 missing] (Select one) |
| Social class and economic differences/issues | 92 (4.6%) Very poor 288 (14.3%) Poor 826 (41.0%) Fair 529 (26.3%) Good 187 (9.3%) Very good 91 (4.5%) Excellent [304 missing] (Select one) |
25 (1.2%) Very poor 56 (2.8%) Poor 369 (18.4%) Fair 733 (36.5%) Good 573 (28.5%) Very good 254 (12.6%) Excellent [306 missing] (Select one) |
| Racial and ethnic differences/issues | 74 (3.7%) Very poor 237 (11.8%) Poor 785 (39.1%) Fair 611 (30.4%) Good 203 (10.1%) Very good 100 (5.0%) Excellent [306 missing] (Select one) |
21 (1.0%) Very poor 42 (2.1%) Poor 345 (17.1%) Fair 704 (35.0%) Good 633 (31.5%) Very good 267 (13.3%) Excellent [304 missing] (Select one) |
| Gender and sexual orientation differences/issues | 163 (8.1%) Very poor 321 (15.9%) Poor 733 (36.4%) Fair 533 (26.5%) Good 179 (8.9%) Very good 86 (4.3%) Excellent [301 missing] (Select one) |
48 (2.4%) Very poor 86 (4.3%) Poor 428 (21.3%) Fair 741 (36.8%) Good 481 (23.9%) Very good 229 (11.4%) Excellent [303 missing] (Select one) |
9. Please describe for us the most important way that you have changed or developed as a person since you became a student at Cal.
[Open-ended textarea field]
Time allocation
10. You told us earlier how much time you spend studying and working. How much time do you spend on each of these other activities in a typical week?
| Zero hours | 1-5 | 6-10 | 11-15 | 16-20 | 21-25 | 26-30 | More than 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attending movies, concerts, sports or other entertainment events | 562 (28.0%) | 1230 (61.2%) | 152 (7.6%) | 45 (2.2%) | 13 (0.6%) | 4 (0.2%) | 3 (0.1%) | 1 (0.0%) |
| Performing community service or volunteer activities | 1015 (50.4%) | 734 (36.5%) | 162 (8.1%) | 61 (3.0%) | 23 (1.1%) | 7 (0.3%) | 3 (0.1%) | 7 (0.3%) |
| Participating in physical exercise, recreational sports, or physically active hobbies | 351 (17.5%) | 1057 (52.6%) | 375 (18.6%) | 134 (6.7%) | 52 (2.6%) | 19 (0.9%) | 9 (0.4%) | 14 (0.7%) |
| Participating in spiritual or religious activities | 1360 (67.7%) | 459 (22.8%) | 103 (5.1%) | 49 (2.4%) | 17 (0.8%) | 12 (0.6%) | 1 (0.0%) | 8 (0.4%) |
| Participating in student clubs or organizations | 673 (33.6%) | 758 (37.8%) | 304 (15.2%) | 151 (7.5%) | 66 (3.3%) | 22 (1.1%) | 11 (0.5%) | 18 (0.9%) |
| Pursuing a recreational or creative interest (arts/crafts, reading, music, hobbies, etc.) | 410 (20.4%) | 956 (47.7%) | 379 (18.9%) | 133 (6.6%) | 72 (3.6%) | 24 (1.2%) | 10 (0.5%) | 22 (1.1%) |
| Socializing with friends | 51 (2.5%) | 563 (27.9%) | 633 (31.4%) | 386 (19.2%) | 198 (9.8%) | 77 (3.8%) | 32 (1.6%) | 75 (3.7%) |
| Spending time with family | 975 (48.6%) | 667 (33.2%) | 169 (8.4%) | 106 (5.3%) | 30 (1.5%) | 20 (1.0%) | 13 (0.6%) | 27 (1.3%) |
| Using the computer for non-academic purposes (games, shopping, email/instant messaging, etc.) | 48 (2.4%) | 513 (25.5%) | 559 (27.8%) | 408 (20.3%) | 230 (11.5%) | 91 (4.5%) | 55 (2.7%) | 104 (5.2%) |
| Watching TV | 595 (29.6%) | 841 (41.9%) | 335 (16.7%) | 143 (7.1%) | 48 (2.4%) | 23 (1.1%) | 12 (0.6%) | 11 (0.5%) |
| Commuting to school and to work | 648 (32.2%) | 1019 (50.6%) | 210 (10.4%) | 76 (3.8%) | 29 (1.4%) | 12 (0.6%) | 12 (0.6%) | 6 (0.3%) |
11. During this academic year, what was the average number of hours per night you slept on weeknights?
7 (0.3%) 0-2
86 (4.3%) 3-4
934 (46.7%) 5-6
887 (44.3%) 7-8
82 (4.1%) 9-10
6 (0.3%) 11+
[319 missing] (Select one)
Obstacles & Support for Academic Success
12. During this academic year, how often have the following experiences interfered with your school work or academic success?
| All the time | Frequently | Occasionally | Rarely | Not at all | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Being depressed | 80 (4.0%) | 295 (14.6%) | 610 (30.2%) | 635 (31.5%) | 398 (19.7%) |
| Being stressed | 208 (10.3%) | 736 (36.5%) | 757 (37.5%) | 248 (12.3%) | 70 (3.5%) |
| Being too tired (sleep deprived) | 210 (10.4%) | 671 (33.2%) | 793 (39.2%) | 290 (14.3%) | 57 (2.8%) |
| Participating in campus activities | 84 (4.2%) | 318 (15.8%) | 606 (30.0%) | 623 (30.9%) | 386 (19.1%) |
| Feeling emotional distress | 106 (5.3%) | 360 (17.8%) | 653 (32.4%) | 603 (29.9%) | 296 (14.7%) |
| Family responsibilities or obligations | 95 (4.7%) | 213 (10.6%) | 485 (24.0%) | 712 (35.3%) | 512 (25.4%) |
| Being ill, in poor physical health, or injured | 42 (2.1%) | 123 (6.1%) | 477 (23.6%) | 896 (44.4%) | 482 (23.9%) |
| Fulfilling job responsibilities | 81 (4.0%) | 265 (13.1%) | 405 (20.1%) | 428 (21.2%) | 837 (41.5%) |
| Dealing with a difficult living situation (e.g., noise or an inconsiderate roommate) | 118 (5.9%) | 236 (11.7%) | 511 (25.3%) | 622 (30.9%) | 529 (26.2%) |
| Supporting political activities or social causes | 23 (1.1%) | 69 (3.4%) | 259 (12.9%) | 544 (27.1%) | 1112 (55.4%) |
| Having an active social life or partying excessively | 31 (1.5%) | 137 (6.8%) | 492 (24.4%) | 657 (32.6%) | 697 (34.6%) |
Part 3: Evaluation of Student Services
This year's module focuses on programs and services provided by the Career Center at Cal.
Number of cases: 2,419
Response rate for module: 52.5%
Margin of error for module: ±1.4%
Overall experience
1. Do you know where the Cal Career Center is located?
| 1344 (66.5%) Yes |
| 396 (19.6%) No |
| 280 (13.9%) Not sure |
2. During this academic year, what was your experience with the Career Center?
| 832 (41.2%) Didn't need |
| 518 (25.6%) Needed but didn't use |
| 115 (5.7%) Used and it was excellent |
| 326 (16.1%) Used and it was good |
| 193 (9.6%) Used and it was fair |
| 36 (1.8%) Used and it was poor |
Why didn't you use the Career Center? (Please select all that apply.)
| 53 (2.2%) I had never heard of it | 26 (1.1%) I had concerns about possible costs |
| 182 (7.5%) I didn't know what it offered | 17 (0.7%) I had concerns about possible lack of confidentiality |
| 69 (2.9%) I didn't know if I was eligible | 43 (1.8%) I was embarrassed to use it |
| 201 (8.3%) I did not know how to access it | 307 (12.7%) I didn't have enough time |
| 35 (1.4%) It has a poor reputation | 10 (0.4%) I use an off-campus service instead |
| 66 (2.7%) The hours are inconvenient | 46 (1.9%) Other, please specify [Open-ended text field] |
| 190 (7.9%) The location is inconvenient |
3. During this academic year, how many times have you visited the Career Center's website (career.berkeley.edu)?
| 667 (32.9%) Never |
| 550 (27.1%) Once or twice |
| 405 (20.0%) Three to five times |
| 404 (19.9%) Six times or more |
Career Center Programs & Services
The following four sections ask about a number of programs and services offered by the Career Center. Please select the response that mostly closely reflects your experience with each specific program or service.
4. Career counseling services
| Used it | Never used but know about it | Know a little about it | Have never heard of it | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career assessments (tests that help clarify career or academic interests) | 178 (8.9%) | 592 (29.7%) | 310 (15.6%) | 913 (45.8%) |
| Career counseling appointments (one-on-one 45- or 15-minute sessions with career counselors) | 376 (18.9%) | 655 (32.9%) | 334 (16.8%) | 625 (31.4%) |
| Career exploration workshops (such as Career Options for English Majors, Intro. to International Careers) | 116 (5.8%) | 604 (30.4%) | 355 (17.9%) | 911 (45.9%) |
| CareerMail (email lists for different career, internship, and graduate school interests) | 523 (26.4%) | 380 (19.2%) | 251 (12.7%) | 830 (41.8%) |
| Career Week (April event featuring over 35 career and internship workshops) | 381 (19.2%) | 793 (39.9%) | 410 (20.6%) | 405 (20.4%) |
| Services for students with disabilities (such as Cal Transitions, help with disclosing disabilities to employers) | 41 (2.1%) | 585 (29.6%) | 324 (16.4%) | 1026 (51.9%) |
| What Can I Do with a Major in... (online survey results showing where Cal alumni found jobs and went to graduate school) | 510 (25.6%) | 435 (21.9%) | 382 (19.2%) | 663 (33.3%) |
| @cal Career Network (online database of Cal alumni willing to talk to Cal students about their careers) | 90 (4.5%) | 404 (20.3%) | 276 (13.9%) | 1219 (61.3%) |
5. Internship services
| Used it | Never used but know about it | Know a little about it | Have never heard of it | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Externships (winter break opportunities to observe Cal alumni at their jobs) | 66 (3.3%) | 562 (28.4%) | 349 (17.6%) | 1003 (50.7%) |
| Internship fairs/internship opportunities at other fairs (such as Early Bird Internship Fair,Internship & Summer Job Fair) | 434 (21.9%) | 667 (33.7%) | 459 (23.2%) | 421 (21.3%) |
| Internship workshops (such as Finding Your First Internship, Internships in Health) | 129 (6.5%) | 685 (34.6%) | 457 (23.1%) | 710 (35.8%) |
| Online internship resources (such as online internship listings, lists of internships by career field) | 423 (21.4%) | 475 (24.1%) | 408 (20.7%) | 669 (33.9%) |
6. Employment services
| Used it | Never used but know about it | Know a little about it | Have never heard of it | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CalJobs: Job Listings (online database with full and part-time, on and off-campus jobs and internships) | 886 (44.5%) | 413 (20.8%) | 320 (16.1%) | 370 (18.6%) |
| CalJobs: On Campus Recruiting (employers holding interviews for jobs and internships at the Career Center) | 410 (20.6%) | 702 (35.3%) | 412 (20.7%) | 465 (23.4%) |
| Career fairs (such as Cal Career Fair, Nonprofit & Public Service Career Fair, Just in Time Job Fair) | 623 (31.4%) | 747 (37.7%) | 378 (19.1%) | 236 (11.9%) |
| Employer information sessions (employers' presentations to introduce their organizations to Cal students) | 259 (13.1%) | 620 (31.3%) | 399 (20.2%) | 702 (35.5%) |
| Job search tools (such as resume critiques, mock interviews, Job Search Guide, Vaultemployer & industry guides) | 357 (18.0%) | 553 (27.9%) | 394 (19.9%) | 680 (34.3%) |
| Job search workshops (such as Writing an Effective Resume, Preparing for Successful Interviews) | 234 (11.8%) | 672 (33.9%) | 424 (21.4%) | 650 (32.8%) |
7. Graduate school services
| Used it | Never used but know about it | Know a little about it | Have never heard of it | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ask the Counselor (online question and answer service addressing graduate school concerns) | 119 (6.1%) | 362 (18.5%) | 267 (13.6%) | 1209 (61.8%) |
| Graduate school fairs (such as Graduate School Fair, Law School Fair) | 119 (6.1%) | 494 (25.2%) | 337 (17.2%) | 1008 (51.5%) |
| Graduate school workshops (such as Writing a Winning Statement for Graduate School) | 72 (3.7%) | 472 (24.2%) | 330 (16.9%) | 1074 (55.1%) |
| Medical school workshops & visits (such as Pre-med Info Session, Meet the Medical School: UCSF) | 88 (4.5%) | 476 (24.4%) | 298 (15.3%) | 1090 (55.8%) |
| Law school workshops & visits (such as Law School Application Essentials, Meet the Law School: Duke) | 44 (2.3%) | 486 (24.9%) | 291 (14.9%) | 1128 (57.9%) |
| Letter service (service to manage letters of recommendation for graduate school admission) | 142 (7.3%) | 451 (23.0%) | 287 (14.7%) | 1078 (55.1%) |
| Online statement review service (submit your graduate school admission essay for feedback) | 36 (1.8%) | 352 (18.0%) | 226 (11.6%) | 1337 (68.5%) |
Internship experience
8. How important do you feel an internship is to your future career or graduate school plans?
817 (40.7%) Extremely important
556 (27.7%) Very important
440 (21.9%) Somewhat important
154 (7.7%) Not very important
38 (1.9%) Not at all important
[249 missing] (Select one)
9. How many career-related internships have you had since starting at Cal?
| Part-time | Full-time |
|---|---|
| 1451 (76.1%) 0 294 (15.4%) 1 117 (6.1%) 2 33 (1.7%) 3 9 (0.5%) 4 1 (0.1%) 5 1 (0.1%) 7 or more [361 missing] (Select one) |
1476 (82.2%) 0 238 (13.3%) 1 59 (3.3%) 2 16 (0.9%) 3 5 (0.3%) 4 1 (0.1%) 5 [474 missing] (Select one) |
10. If you had an internship in Summer 2006, please provide the following information:
| Employer's name | Title of your position | Salary/compensation |
|---|---|---|
| [Open-ended text field] | [Open-ended text field] | 96 (27.6%) None 41 (11.8%) Less than $10/hour 116 (33.3%) $10/hour to $14.99/hour 43 (12.4%) $15/hour to $19.99/hour 38 (10.9%) $20/hour to $25/hour 14 (4.0%) Over $25/hour [2043 missing] (Select one) |
11. If you have not had any internships during your time at Cal, what is the primary reason?
| 414 (27.8%) I didn't have enough time |
| 283 (19.0%) I didn't know how to find one |
| 119 (8.0%) I couldn't find one related to my interests |
| 116 (7.8%) I needed to earn more money |
| 78 (5.2%) It didn't occur to me to look for an internship |
| 98 (6.6%) I am still undecided about my career goals |
| 223 (15.0%) I am not ready for an internship at this point, but plan to obtain one later |
| 157 (10.6%) Other, please specify: [Open-ended text field] |
12. Finally, what could the Career Center do to better serve Cal undergraduates?
[Open-ended textarea field]
Part 3: Diversity
Number of cases: 2,345
Response rate for module: 50.2%
Margin of error for module: ±1.4%
Reflective Essay
To understand better the significance of diversity at Berkeley we would like you to write about your personal experience with another student or students whose background was different than yours. By background we mean any significant dimension such as gender, race, religious beliefs, and so forth. Thinking back from when you entered Cal, select the experience, interaction, or friendship with another student or students of a different background from yours that has had the most significant impact on your own development or way of thinking.
1. First, for the experience you have selected, what is the most significant way or ways your background differed from the background of the other student or students?
| 232 (9.9%) Age |
| 132 (5.6%) Gender |
| 451 (19.2%) Social Class |
| 479 (20.4%) Nationality or Country of Origin |
| 273 (11.6%) Political Beliefs |
| 573 (24.4%) Race/Ethnicity |
| 416 (17.7%) Religious Beliefs |
| 126 (5.4%) Sexual Orientation |
| 142 (6.1%) Other, please specify: [Open-ended text field] |
2. Now please describe in some detail the nature of the experience or interaction and how it has affected you. Start by telling us when the experience or interaction took place.
[Open-ended textarea field]
3. In terms of your overall undergraduate experience at Cal, how would you rate this experience and other experiences with those from backgrounds different than your own?
| 481 (30.8%) Very important |
| 618 (39.6%) Important |
| 317 (20.3%) Somewhat important |
| 145 (9.3%) Not that important |
Organization/Structured Activities
4. Students at Cal sometimes belong to student groups or participate in structured activities that help promote diversity or the inclusion and success of those from backgrounds that are not well represented at Cal. Examples include student recruitment, tutoring, and community service or political action. Do you currently belong to any campus group or participate in any activities of this nature?
| 345 (19.8%) Yes, two or more groups/activities |
| 428 (24.5%) Yes, one group/activity |
| 972 (55.7%) No, not at the present time |
[If student belongs to two or more groups:]
Please briefly describe them. If you participate in more than two groups or activities, please select the two in which you participate the most.
[Responses to three open-ended questions each for first and second group.]
[If student belongs to one group:]
Please briefly describe it.
[Responses to three open-ended questions about group.]
[If student does not belong any group:]
Would you be interested in participating in such a group or activity in the future? (This is not a solicitation to participate. Your response will remain confidential.)
| 331 (34.6%) Yes |
| 209 (21.8%) No |
| 417 (43.6%) Not sure |
What kind of group or activity would interest you?
[Open-ended text field]
Campus Climate
5. Indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about Cal.
| Strongly disagree | Disagree | Somewhat disagree | Somewhat agree | Agree | Strongly agree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I feel free to express my political beliefs on campus | 36 (2.0%) | 74 (4.1%) | 119 (6.7%) | 400 (22.4%) | 724 (40.6%) | 431 (24.2%) |
| I feel free to express my religious beliefs on campus | 35 (2.0%) | 53 (3.0%) | 121 (6.8%) | 438 (24.6%) | 733 (41.2%) | 397 (22.3%) |
| Students are respected here regardless of their economic or social class | 37 (2.1%) | 84 (4.7%) | 193 (10.8%) | 478 (26.8%) | 686 (38.5%) | 306 (17.2%) |
| Students are respected here regardless of their gender | 21 (1.2%) | 39 (2.2%) | 99 (5.6%) | 383 (21.5%) | 785 (44.1%) | 455 (25.5%) |
| Students are respected here regardless of their race or ethnicity | 42 (2.4%) | 84 (4.7%) | 174 (9.8%) | 485 (27.2%) | 671 (37.6%) | 328 (18.4%) |
| Students are respected here regardless of their religious beliefs | 39 (2.2%) | 62 (3.5%) | 186 (10.4%) | 490 (27.5%) | 689 (38.7%) | 314 (17.6%) |
| Students are respected here regardless of their political beliefs | 57 (3.2%) | 116 (6.5%) | 243 (13.7%) | 481 (27.0%) | 630 (35.4%) | 253 (14.2%) |
| Students are respected here regardless of their sexual orientation | 22 (1.2%) | 46 (2.6%) | 128 (7.2%) | 494 (27.8%) | 750 (42.3%) | 334 (18.8%) |
6. Finally, please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.
| Strongly disagree | Disagree | Somewhat disagree | Somewhat agree | Agree | Strongly agree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The campus administration seems committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion at Cal | 61 (3.4%) | 77 (4.3%) | 196 (11.0%) | 578 (32.5%) | 640 (36.0%) | 228 (12.8%) |
| In my experience, Berkeley faculty make an effort to relate to all students regardless of background | 32 (1.8%) | 76 (4.3%) | 184 (10.4%) | 530 (29.8%) | 687 (38.7%) | 268 (15.1%) |
| In my experience, Berkeley staff make an effort to relate to all students regardless of background | 28 (1.6%) | 59 (3.3%) | 169 (9.6%) | 593 (33.6%) | 686 (38.9%) | 229 (13.0%) |
| There is too much emphasis on diversity at Cal | 185 (10.4%) | 353 (19.8%) | 448 (25.1%) | 382 (21.4%) | 216 (12.1%) | 200 (11.2%) |
| All groups of students at Cal tend to be fairly represented in the ASUC (student government) | 174 (10.1%) | 255 (14.8%) | 396 (23.1%) | 561 (32.7%) | 285 (16.6%) | 47 (2.7%) |