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College Student Survey College Student Survey (CSS)(CSS)

2006 CSS INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE2006 CSS INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE

Margie Bennett, Director Margie Bennett, Director Institutional Research and ComplianceInstitutional Research and Compliance

March 2007March 2007

CSS Response Rate of MVNU CSS Response Rate of MVNU SeniorsSeniors

Seniors Surveyed with the College Student Survey (CSS )

# of MVNU Seniors Men Women Total

# of Comparison Group* Men Women Total

Seniors Took CSS Testing Day Male Vs. Female Response Rate

81 93 174 47% 53% 100%

2,988 5,534 8,522 35% 65% 100%

CSS Seniors who had attended MVNU for at least 4 years

Male Vs. Female Response Rate

78 87 165 47% 53% 95%

See above.

* National Comparison Group of Other Religious 4-Year Colleges ** Entering Freshmen Survey: Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), sponsored by the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) at UCLA

MVNU Seniors Responded Similarly to MVNU Seniors Responded Similarly to Seniors at Other Religious Colleges Seniors at Other Religious Colleges about Their Willingness to Make the about Their Willingness to Make the Same College Enrollment DecisionSame College Enrollment Decision

Mount Vernon Nazarene University MVNU Oth Relig 4yr Colls 165 Respondents Attending 4+ Years Men Women Total Men Women Total

If you could make your college choice 78 87 165 2,471 4,467 6,938over, would you still choose to enroll at MVNU? Definitely I would 45 41 43 43 46 45Probably I would 39 40 39 37 37 37Don't know 3 6 4 5 4 5Probably not 10 12 11 11 11 11Definitely no 4 1 2 3 3 3

Percentages

Since entering college, Since entering college, moremore MVNU MVNU students (in comparison with other students (in comparison with other

religious and private college religious and private college students):students):

Participated in leadership training Participated in leadership training Took a remedial courseTook a remedial course Failed one or more coursesFailed one or more courses Withdrew from school temporarily (Men)Withdrew from school temporarily (Men) Transferred from a 4-year college (Men)Transferred from a 4-year college (Men) Participated in a study-abroad program Participated in a study-abroad program

(Women)(Women)

Since entering college, Since entering college, fewerfewer MVNU MVNU students (in comparison with other students (in comparison with other

religious and private college religious and private college students):students):

• Worked full-time while attending school • Participated in student government • Took an ethnic studies course • Took a women's studies course • Attended a racial/cultural awareness workshop • Had a roommate of different race/ethnicity• Participated in an ethnic/racial student organization• Played varsity/intercollegiate athletics• Withdrew from school temporarily (Women)• Enrolled in honors or advanced courses • Participated in an internship program

Friendliness Climate Scale for MVNU Friendliness Climate Scale for MVNU Versus Other Religious and Versus Other Religious and

Other Private College StudentsOther Private College StudentsIn contrast with the comparison groups, similar percentagesIn contrast with the comparison groups, similar percentages

of MVNU men and women viewed their campus climate as friendly.of MVNU men and women viewed their campus climate as friendly.

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Friendliness Climate

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Hostile

Social Inclusiveness Climate Scale for Social Inclusiveness Climate Scale for MVNU Versus Other Religious and MVNU Versus Other Religious and

Other Private College StudentsOther Private College Students

In contrast with the comparison groups, more MVNU In contrast with the comparison groups, more MVNU men men

viewed their campus climate as socially exclusive.viewed their campus climate as socially exclusive.

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Social Climate

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Socially exclusive

Gender Climate Scale for MVNU Versus Gender Climate Scale for MVNU Versus Other Religious and Other Private Other Religious and Other Private

CollegesColleges In contrast with the comparison groups, more MVNU men and In contrast with the comparison groups, more MVNU men and

fewer MVNU women viewed their campus climate as sexist.fewer MVNU women viewed their campus climate as sexist.

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Gender Climate

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Diversity Tolerance Climate Scale for MVNU Diversity Tolerance Climate Scale for MVNU Versus Other Religious and Other Private Versus Other Religious and Other Private

CollegesColleges In contrast with the comparison groups, more MVNU women In contrast with the comparison groups, more MVNU women

viewed their campus climate as accepting of diversity.viewed their campus climate as accepting of diversity.

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Diversity Climate

Accepting of diversity

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Intolerant of diversity

Conformist/Individualistic Climate Scale for Conformist/Individualistic Climate Scale for MVNU MVNU

Versus Other Religious and Other Private Versus Other Religious and Other Private Colleges Colleges

In contrast with the comparison groups, more MVNU students (both men In contrast with the comparison groups, more MVNU students (both men and women) rated their campus climate as conformist.and women) rated their campus climate as conformist.

Also, more MVNU men than women rated their campus climate as Also, more MVNU men than women rated their campus climate as conformist. conformist.

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Conformist vs. Individualistic Climate

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Individualistic

Caring/Impersonal Climate Scale for MVNU Caring/Impersonal Climate Scale for MVNU Versus Other Religious and Other Private Versus Other Religious and Other Private

CollegesColleges

In contrast with the comparison groups, fewer MVNU women In contrast with the comparison groups, fewer MVNU women viewed their campus climate as impersonal.viewed their campus climate as impersonal.

Also, in contrast with the comparison groups, fewer MVNU students in Also, in contrast with the comparison groups, fewer MVNU students in general general

viewed it as impersonal.viewed it as impersonal.

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Caring vs. Impersonal Climate

Caring

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Impersonal

Climate Scale Status for MVNU Versus that Climate Scale Status for MVNU Versus that of of

Other Religious and Other Private CollegesOther Religious and Other Private Colleges

In contrast with the comparison groups, fewer MVNU men In contrast with the comparison groups, fewer MVNU men viewed campus climate optimistically (as improving). viewed campus climate optimistically (as improving).

Also, more MVNU women than men viewed campus climate as Also, more MVNU women than men viewed campus climate as improving.improving.

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Campus Climate Condition

Worsening

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Improving

Conservative/Liberal Climate Scale for MVNU Conservative/Liberal Climate Scale for MVNU Versus That of Other Religious and Versus That of Other Religious and

Other Private CollegesOther Private Colleges In contrast with the comparison groups, more MVNU men and In contrast with the comparison groups, more MVNU men and

women viewed campus climate as conservative. women viewed campus climate as conservative.

Also, more MVNU men than women viewed their campus as conservative.Also, more MVNU men than women viewed their campus as conservative.

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Conservative vs. Liberal Climate

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Liberal

Homophobic Climate Scale for MVNU Versus Homophobic Climate Scale for MVNU Versus Other Religious and Other Private CollegesOther Religious and Other Private Colleges

In contrast with the comparison groups, more MVNU men and women In contrast with the comparison groups, more MVNU men and women viewed their campus climate as homophobic.viewed their campus climate as homophobic.

Also, more MVNU women than men viewed their campus climate as Also, more MVNU women than men viewed their campus climate as homophobic.homophobic.

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Homophobic vs. Non-Homophobic Campus Climate

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In Comparison with Other Religious In Comparison with Other Religious and and

Other Private College Students,Other Private College Students,More MVNU students indicated they were"very satisfied" or "satisfied" with:

Library facilities Computer facilities Student housing (Women)

Fewer MVNU students were "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with the following aspects of campus life:

Academic advising Job placement services for students Availability of campus social activities (Men)Respect for the expression of diverse beliefs

Large percentages of MVNU seniors Large percentages of MVNU seniors agreed that MVNU had positively agreed that MVNU had positively impacted their spiritual growth in the impacted their spiritual growth in the following ways . . .following ways . . .

Their agreement with the following Their agreement with the following statements provide evidence of their statements provide evidence of their spiritual, academic, and social maturity.spiritual, academic, and social maturity.

MVNU Supplemental QuestionsMVNU Supplemental Questions * At least 9 out of every 10 students reported they “sometimes” or * At least 9 out of every 10 students reported they “sometimes” or

“often”. . .“often”. . .

** Almost 3 out of every 4 students reported they “sometimes” or ** Almost 3 out of every 4 students reported they “sometimes” or “often”. . . “often”. . .

Percentages of MVNU Students reporting that they: Never Sometimes Often

Maintained daily, personal devotions.* 11 66 24

Shared faith with another person.* 7 74 19

Attended religious services.* 4 26 71 Met with a small group for prayer/Bible study.** 29 47 25

MVNU Supplemental QuestionsMVNU Supplemental Questions>> 95% agreed or strongly agreed with these 95% agreed or strongly agreed with these

statements.statements. Key: SA=Strongly Agree D= Disagree Key: SA=Strongly Agree D= Disagree

A=Agree SD= Strongly Disagree A=Agree SD= Strongly DisagreePercentage Agreement of MVNU Students:SA A D SD SA+AEven if the people around me wereopposed to my Christian convictions, Iwould still hold fast to them. 55 42 3 1 97I feel like I need to be open to considernew insights and truths about my faith. 42 54 3 1 96My relationship with God contributes tomy sense of well-being. 63 32 3 1 95I have a personally meaningfulrelationship with God. 60 35 5 1 95MVNU provides adequate opportunities for involvement in ministry. 36 59 4 1 1 95

MVNU Supplemental QuestionsMVNU Supplemental Questions >> 90% agreed or strongly agreed with these 90% agreed or strongly agreed with these

statements.statements.Percentage Agreement of MVNU Students: SA A D SD SA+AThe way I do things from day to day is often affectedby my relationship with God. 54 40 6 1 94I have seen Christ-like character modeled to me by the faculty, staff, and administration of MVNU. 37 56 6 1 93I am more confident as a person due to individual growth and maturity during my experience at MVNU. 38 54 6 2 92

I have developed life-long friendships at MVNU. 53 38 8 2 91

I feel that I can be a positive influence spiritually in the workplace due to my experiences at MVNU. 32 59 6 3 91

My education has given me confidence and knowledge to speak to colleagues regarding social and moral issues facing society. 27 63 7 3 90

MVNU Supplemental QuestionsMVNU Supplemental Questions >> 85% agreed or strongly agreed with these 85% agreed or strongly agreed with these

statements.statements.Percentage Agreement of MVNU Students: SA A D SD SA+AMy participation in an MVNU-sponsored, off-campus course of study (e.g., internship, field experience, January travel course, semester abroad) was worthwhile, and I would do it again. 50 39 7 3 89MVNU has contributed to my spiritual growth. 34 54 8 4 88

My participation in an MVNU-sponsored, off-campus ministry experience was worthwhile; I would do it again. 37 50 10 3 87Males and females were treated with equal respect at MVNU. 30 57 11 2 87

Faculty, administrators, and/or staff have been helpful to me in processing issues related to my faith and to God. 33 52 13 3 85

MVNU Supplemental QuestionsMVNU Supplemental Questions

>> 80% agreed or strongly agreed with these 80% agreed or strongly agreed with these statements.statements.

Percentage Agreement of MVNU Students: SA A D SD SA+AMy understanding of God has been strengthened by MVNU classroom experiences. 37 47 14 3 84MVNU models its commitment to service as stated in its motto: “To seek to learn is to seek to serve.” 19 64 13 5 83My required general education courses at MVNU have provided a good foundation for future learning. 20 61 16 4 81After graduation, I am more likely to seek employment rendering service to others rather than employment simply offering financial security. 36 44 16 4 80

MVNU Supplemental QuestionsMVNU Supplemental Questions

<< 80% agreed or strongly agreed with these 80% agreed or strongly agreed with these statements.statements.

Percentage Agreement of MVNU Students: SA A D SD SA+AI expect to remain in communication with at least my major professor(s) after graduating from MVNU. 22 56 19 4 78

My leadership skills have been enhanced through participation in clubs and organizations at MVNU. 22 51 19 6 73I expect to remain in contact with at least one MVNU staff member. 24 45 27 4 69I feel that identifying and using my spiritual gifts isNOT really important. 1 4 43 50 5

Notes:Notes:

Responses to Supplemental Responses to Supplemental Questions by Question Questions by Question

NumberNumber(Duplicate Slides)(Duplicate Slides)

MVNU Supplemental Questions (#29-MVNU Supplemental Questions (#29-32)32)

* At least 9 out of every 10 students reported they “sometimes” or * At least 9 out of every 10 students reported they “sometimes” or “often”. . .“often”. . . ** Almost 3 out of every 4 students reported they “sometimes” or ** Almost 3 out of every 4 students reported they “sometimes” or “often”. . . “often”. . .

Percentages of MVNU Students reporting that they: Never Sometimes Often

Maintained daily, personal devotions.* 11 66 24

Shared faith with another person.* 7 74 19

Attended religious services.* 4 26 71 Met with a small group for prayer/Bible study.* 29 47 25

MVNU Supplemental Questions MVNU Supplemental Questions (#33-36)(#33-36)

Key: SA=Strongly Agree D= Disagree Key: SA=Strongly Agree D= Disagree A=Agree SD= Strongly A=Agree SD= Strongly

DisagreeDisagree

*At least 9 out of every 10 students “agreed” or “strongly agreed *At least 9 out of every 10 students “agreed” or “strongly agreed with with each of the four statements.each of the four statements.Percentage Agreement of MVNU Students: SA A D SD

I have a personally meaningful relationship withGod. 60 35 5 1My relationship with God contributes to mysense of well-being. 63 32 3 1The way I do things from day to day is oftenaffected by my relationship with God. 54 40 6 1Even if the people around me were opposed tomy Christian convictions, I would still hold fastto them. 55 42 3 1

MVNU Supplemental Questions (#37-40)MVNU Supplemental Questions (#37-40) Key: SA=Strongly Agree D= Disagree Key: SA=Strongly Agree D= Disagree

A=Agree SD= Strongly A=Agree SD= Strongly DisagreeDisagree

*At least 9 out of every 10 students “agreed” or “strongly agreed . . . *At least 9 out of every 10 students “agreed” or “strongly agreed . . .**At least 8 out of every 10 students “agreed” or “strongly agreed . . .**At least 8 out of every 10 students “agreed” or “strongly agreed . . .

Percentage Agreement of MVNU Students: SA A D SD I feel like I need to be open to consider new insights and truths about my faith.* 42 54 3 1 I feel that identifying and using my spiritual

gifts is* NOT really important. 1 4 43 50MVNU models its commitment to service as stated in its motto: “To seek to learn is to seek

to serve.”** 19 64 13 5MVNU provides adequate opportunities for

involvement in ministry.* 36 59 4 1


Key: SA=Strongly Agree D= Disagree Key: SA=Strongly Agree D= Disagree A=Agree SD= Strongly DisagreedA=Agree SD= Strongly Disagreed

At least 8 out of every 10 students “agreed” or “strongly agreed with At least 8 out of every 10 students “agreed” or “strongly agreed with each item.each item.Percentage Agreement of MVNU Students: SA A D SD

My participation in an MVNU-sponsored, off-campus ministry experience was worthwhile; I would do it again. 37 50 10 3

My participation in an MVNU-sponsored, off-campus course of study (e.g., internship, field experience, January travel course, semester abroad) was worthwhile, and I would do it again. 50 39 7 3

My understanding of God has been strengthened by MVNU classroom experiences. 37 47 14 3

Faculty, administrators, and/or staff have been helpful to me in processing issues related to my faith and to God. 33 52 13 3


Key: SA=Strongly Agree D= Disagree Key: SA=Strongly Agree D= Disagree A=Agree SD= Strongly A=Agree SD= Strongly

DisagreeDisagree

At least 8 out of every 10 students “agreed” or “strongly agreed” with At least 8 out of every 10 students “agreed” or “strongly agreed” with first three.first three.

At least 9 out of every 10 students “agreed” or “strongly agreed” with At least 9 out of every 10 students “agreed” or “strongly agreed” with last item.last item.Percentage Agreement of MVNU Students: SA A D SD

MVNU has contributed to my spiritual growth.* 34 54 8 4

My required general education courses at MVNU have provided a good foundation for

future learning.* 20 61 16 4 Males and females were treated with equal

respect at MVNU.* 30 57 11 2

I am more confident as a person due to individual growth and maturity during my

experience at MVNU.* 38 54 6 2

MVNU Supplemental QuestionsMVNU Supplemental Questions (#49-52)(#49-52)

Key: SA=Strongly Agree D= Disagree Key: SA=Strongly Agree D= Disagree A=Agree SD= Strongly Disagree A=Agree SD= Strongly Disagree *At least 9 out of every 10 students “agreed” or “strongly agreed” with first 2 *At least 9 out of every 10 students “agreed” or “strongly agreed” with first 2

items.items.**** At least 3 out of every 4 students “agreed” or “strongly agreed” with last 2 At least 3 out of every 4 students “agreed” or “strongly agreed” with last 2

items.items.Percentage Agreement of MVNU Students: SA A D SDMy education has given me confidence and knowledge to speak to colleagues regarding

social and moral issues facing society.* 27 63 7 3

I feel that I can be a positive influence spiritually in the workplace due to my

experiences at MVNU.* 32 59 6 3After graduation, I am more likely to seek employment rendering service to others rather than employment simply offering financial

security.** 36 44 16 4I expect to remain in communication with at least my major professor (s) after graduating

from MVNU.** 22 56 19 4

MVNU Supplemental QuestionsMVNU Supplemental Questions (#53-56)(#53-56)Key: SA=Strongly Agree D= Disagree Key: SA=Strongly Agree D= Disagree

A=Agree SD= Strongly Disagree A=Agree SD= Strongly Disagree

*At least 9 out of every 10 students “agreed” or “strongly agreed” with 2 *At least 9 out of every 10 students “agreed” or “strongly agreed” with 2nd nd & & last item.last item.

**** At least 2 out of every 3 students “agreed” or “strongly agreed” with 1At least 2 out of every 3 students “agreed” or “strongly agreed” with 1st st & & 33rdrd items. items.

Percentage Agreement of MVNU Students: SA A D SDI expect to remain in contact with at least one MVNU staff member. 24 45 27 4I have developed life-long friendships at MVNU. 53 38 8 2My leadership skills have been enhanced through participation in clubs and organizations at MVNU. 22 51 19 6I have seen Christ-like character modeled to me by the faculty, staff, and administration of MVNU. 37 56 6 1

MVNU Supplemental QuestionsMVNU Supplemental Questions95% agreed or strongly agreed with these 95% agreed or strongly agreed with these

statements.statements. Key: SA=Strongly Agree D= Disagree Key: SA=Strongly Agree D= Disagree

A=Agree SD= Strongly Disagree A=Agree SD= Strongly Disagree

Percentage Agreement of MVNU Students: SA A D SD SA+AEven if the people around me were opposed tomy Christian convictions, I would still hold fastto them. 55 42 3 1 97I feel like I need to be open to consider newinsights and truths about my faith. 42 54 3 1 96My relationship with God contributes to mysense of well-being. 63 32 3 1 95I have a personally meaningful relationship withGod. 60 35 5 1 95MVNU provides adequate opportunities for involvement in ministry. 36 59 4 1 95

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