2012 CIRP Freshman Survey
CIRP Construct Reports
First-time, Full-time Freshmen
Winston-Salem State University
comparison group 1:
comparison group 2:
Public HBCU
All HBCU
1.1
2012 CIRP Freshman Survey
CIRP Construct Reports
Table of Contents
1. CIRP Construct Mean Reports
How to Read the CIRP Construct Mean Reports
a. Habits of Mind
b. Academic Self-Concept
c. Social Self-Concept
d. Pluralistic Orientation
e. Social Agency
f. Civic Engagement
g. College Reputation Orientation
h. Likelihood of College Involvement
H1
1A
1B
1C
1D
1E
1F
1G
1H
2. CIRP Construct Percentage Reports
How to Read the CIRP Construct Percentage Reports
a. Habits of Mind
b. Academic Self-Concept
c. Social Self-Concept
d. Pluralistic Orientation
e. Social Agency
f. Civic Engagement
g. College Reputation Orientation
h. Likelihood of College Involvement
H2
2A
2B
2C
2D
2E
2F
2G
2H
How to Read the CIRP Construct Mean Report
Total
Sample University
Men
Women
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
Total (n)
619
21,085
42,939
300
10,706
19,535
319
10,379
23,404
Mean
48.4
49.6
49.3
48.8
50.2
49.7
48.0
49.1
48.9
Standard Deviation
8.74
8.55
8.85
8.67
8.67
8.97
8.80
8.41
8.74
Significance
-
***
*
-
**
-
*
Effect Size
-
-0.14
-0.10
-
-0.16
-0.10
-
-0.12
-0.10
25th percentile
41.9
43.5
43.0
42.8
44.1
43.0
40.6
43.0
42.8
75th percentile
54.0
55.3
54.8
54.1
56.4
56.1
53.5
54.1
54.2
Note: Significance * p<.05, ** p<.01, *** p<.001
Total
35.4
41.9
Your Inst
49.6
49.3
43.5
43.0
Comp 1
Comp 2
54.1
48.8
35.4
56.4
50.2
42.8
44.1
Your Inst
Comp 1
56.1
49.7
43.0
Comp 2
Mean
54.8
75.3
Academic Self-Concept
48.4
55.3
75.3
Mean
75.3
54.0
Women
Men
Academic Self-Concept
Statistical Significance – Uses
t-test to examine the difference
between the mean construct
score for your institution and the
comparison group. Constructs
with mean differences that are
larger than would be expected
by chance are noted with one,
two, or three stars, which
correspond to the three standard
levels of significance (*p< .05,
**p< .01, and ***p< .001).
Statistical significance measures
the extent to which a difference
is occurring by chance, not the
extent to which a difference is
practically important. Large
sample sizes (like those in the
comparison groups) tend to
generate statistical significance
even though the magnitude of
the difference may be small and
not practically significant. In
order to provide additional
context to statistical significance,
effect sizes are provided.
Comp 1 – The first
comparison group is based on
your institution's type, control,
and selectivity.
Comp 2 – The second
comparison group is based on
your institution's type and
control.
Academic Self-Concept – is a unified measure of students’ beliefs about their abilities and confidence in academic environments.
Mean
Standard Deviation – Measures
the variability around the mean.
A small standard deviation
indicates that the responses for
the construct tend to be very
close to the mean, whereas a
large standard deviation
indicates that the responses are
spread over a larger range of
response options.
Academic Self-Concept
CIRP Construct Definition –
Summarizes the theoretical
rationale for creating the
construct.
CIRP Constructs are designed to capture the experiences and outcomes institutions are often interested in understanding, but that present a measurement challenge because of their complex
and multifaceted nature. To measure these broad underlying areas more precisely, we use Item Response Theory (IRT) to combine individual survey items into global measures that capture
these areas. CIRP Constructs are more than a summation of related items; IRT uses response patterns to derive construct score estimates while simultaneously giving greater weight in the
estimation process to survey items that tap into the construct more directly. This results in more accurate construct scores. Constructs are particularly useful for benchmarking. They allow you to
determine if the experiences and outcomes for your students differ from your comparison groups. Two reports are generated for each CIRP Construct. The Mean Score Report shows
comparative information based on the mean score of a construct. The Percentage Report shows comparative information based on the percentage of students who score in the high, average,
and low score groups of a construct. We suggest you use the report that best fits your needs as an institution. Both CIRP Construct reports are generated for first-time, full-time freshman,
which we define as those respondents who first entered college in 2012 and are currently enrolled full-time.
For more information about IRT and the CIRP Construct development process, see the CIRP Constructs Technical Report at www.heri.ucla.edu
53.5
48.0
35.4
40.6
Your Inst
54.1
49.1
54.2
48.9
43.0
42.8
Comp 1
Comp 2
Mean – The arithmetic mean
is computed for each CIRP
Construct based on the
construct score. CIRP
Constructs are scored on a zscore metric and rescaled for a
mean of approximately 50 and
standard deviation of 10.
Effect Size – Determines the
practical significance of the
mean difference between your
institution and the comparison
group. It is calculated by
dividing the mean difference
by the standard deviation of
the comparison group.
Generally, an effect size of .2
is considered small, .5
medium, and .8 large. A
positive sign indicates that
your institution’s mean is
greater than the mean of the
comparison group; a negative
sign indicates your mean is
smaller than the mean of the
comparison group.
Survey items and estimation 'weights':
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age:
* Academic ability (3.52)
* Self-confidence - intellectual (1.22)
* Drive to achieve (0.95)
* Mathematical ability (1.22)
Survey Items and Estimation "Weights" – The survey items used in
the creation of the CIRP Construct are presented in the order in which
they contribute to the construct along with the estimation weights
generated in IRT. Items that tap into a trait more effectively are given
greater weight in the estimation process.
Charts – Provide a visual display of relevant construct scores for your institution and two comparison groups. The Y
axis is defined by the highest and lowest possible construct score. Mean scores are represented by blue circles. The
numbers at the top and bottom of the vertical line are values for the 75th and 25th percentiles.
H1
2012 CIRP Freshman Survey
First-time, Full-time Freshmen
Habits of Mind
CIRP Construct Mean Report
Habits of Mind - is a unified measure of the behaviors and traits associated with academic success. These learning behaviors are seen as the foundation for lifelong learning.
Winston-Salem State University
Total (n)
Mean
Standard Deviation
Significance
Effect Size
25th percentile
75th percentile
Total
Comp 1
2,416
49.8
9.96
*
0.12
43.1
56.6
Your Inst
507
51.0
9.27
45.0
57.2
Comp 2
3,782
50.4
10.18
0.05
43.5
57.5
Your Inst
122
50.2
9.52
43.0
56.3
Men
Comp 1
924
48.8
9.90
Comp 2
1,099
49.3
10.66
0.14
41.7
55.5
0.08
41.8
56.5
Your Inst
385
51.2
9.19
45.3
57.4
Women
Comp 1
1,492
50.6
9.93
Comp 2
2,683
51.2
9.75
0.06
44.0
57.5
0.00
45.0
58.0
Note: Significance * p<.05, ** p<.01, *** p<.001
Men
Total
51.0
56.6
49.8
57.5
50.4
45.0
43.1
43.5
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
67.7
67.7
56.3
50.2
56.5
55.5
48.8
49.3
43.0
41.7
41.8
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
16.3
16.3
Habits of Mind
Mean
57.2
Habits of Mind
Mean
Habits of Mind
Mean
67.7
Women
57.5
57.4
51.2
50.6
58.0
51.2
45.3
44.0
45.0
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
16.3
Survey items and estimation 'weights':
How often in the past year did you:
* Seek solutions to problems and explain them to others (1.99)
* Support your opinions with a logical argument (1.74)
* Seek alternative solutions to a problem (1.61)
* Evaluate the quality or reliability of information you received (1.58)
* Explore topics on your own, even though it was not required for a class (1.27)
* Seek feedback on your academic work (1.24)
* Ask questions in class (1.20)
* Look up scientific research articles and resources (1.05)
* Revise your papers to improve your writing (1.04)
* Take a risk because you feel you have more to gain (1.03)
* Accept mistakes as part of the learning process (0.95)
1A
2012 CIRP Freshman Survey
First-time, Full-time Freshmen
Academic Self-Concept
CIRP Construct Mean Report
Academic Self-Concept - is a unified measure of students’ beliefs about their abilities and confidence in academic environments.
Winston-Salem State University
Total (n)
Mean
Standard Deviation
Significance
Effect Size
25th percentile
75th percentile
Total
Comp 1
2,269
49.3
9.10
*
0.12
41.9
55.8
Your Inst
477
50.4
8.76
43.4
56.0
Comp 2
3,605
49.5
8.99
*
0.10
42.0
56.0
Your Inst
119
51.8
7.47
46.9
56.0
Men
Comp 1
876
50.1
8.98
*
0.20
42.7
56.0
Comp 2
1,038
50.3
9.07
Women
Comp 1
1,393
48.8
9.14
*
0.13
41.5
54.3
Your Inst
358
50.0
9.11
42.7
56.0
0.17
42.6
56.0
Comp 2
2,567
49.0
8.90
*
0.11
41.6
54.1
Note: Significance * p<.05, ** p<.01, *** p<.001
56.0
50.4
55.8
49.3
56.0
49.5
43.4
41.9
42.0
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
66.9
Academic Self-Concept
Mean
Academic Self-Concept
Mean
66.9
Men
56.0
51.8
46.9
Women
56.0
50.1
56.0
50.3
42.7
42.6
Comp 1
Comp 2
12.7
12.7
66.9
Academic Self-Concept
Mean
Total
56.0
50.0
54.3
48.8
54.1
49.0
42.7
41.5
41.6
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
12.7
Your Inst
Survey items and estimation 'weights':
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age:
* Academic ability (3.52)
* Mathematical ability (1.32)
* Self-confidence - intellectual (1.22)
* Drive to achieve (0.95)
1B
2012 CIRP Freshman Survey
First-time, Full-time Freshmen
Social Self-Concept
CIRP Construct Mean Report
Social Self-Concept - is a unified measure of students’ beliefs about their abilities and confidence in social situations.
Winston-Salem State University
Total (n)
Mean
Standard Deviation
Significance
Effect Size
25th percentile
75th percentile
Your Inst
475
51.9
9.93
44.4
59.4
Total
Comp 1
2,260
52.4
9.76
Comp 2
3,595
52.6
9.63
-0.05
44.4
59.4
-0.07
45.0
59.4
Your Inst
119
53.0
9.49
46.8
60.0
Men
Comp 1
872
53.2
9.75
Comp 2
1,034
53.5
9.65
-0.02
46.6
60.0
-0.05
46.8
60.0
Your Inst
356
51.5
10.07
43.6
58.9
Women
Comp 1
1,388
51.8
9.71
Comp 2
2,561
52.0
9.55
-0.03
44.4
58.9
-0.05
44.4
58.9
Note: Significance * p<.05, ** p<.01, *** p<.001
Total
51.9
59.4
52.4
59.4
52.6
44.4
44.4
45.0
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
70.1
60.0
53.0
60.0
53.2
60.0
53.5
46.8
46.6
46.8
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
17.0
17.0
70.1
Social Self-Concept
Mean
59.4
Social Self-Concept
Mean
Social Self-Concept
Mean
70.1
Women
Men
58.9
51.5
58.9
51.8
58.9
52.0
43.6
44.4
44.4
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
17.0
Survey items and estimation 'weights':
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age:
* Self-confidence - social (2.33)
* Leadership ability (1.96)
* Popularity (1.92)
* Public speaking ability (1.68)
1C
2012 CIRP Freshman Survey
First-time, Full-time Freshmen
Pluralistic Orientation
CIRP Construct Mean Report
Pluralistic Orientation - measures skills and dispositions appropriate for living and working in a diverse society.
Winston-Salem State University
Total (n)
Mean
Standard Deviation
Significance
Effect Size
25th percentile
75th percentile
Your Inst
502
50.1
9.31
42.9
57.0
Total
Comp 1
2,390
49.6
9.95
Comp 2
3,745
50.1
9.79
0.05
42.4
57.0
0.00
42.8
57.1
Your Inst
123
51.0
8.77
45.0
57.3
Men
Comp 1
918
50.1
9.84
Comp 2
1,091
50.5
9.78
0.10
43.0
57.0
0.05
43.5
57.2
Your Inst
379
49.8
9.46
42.6
56.8
Women
Comp 1
1,472
49.3
10.01
Comp 2
2,654
49.7
9.78
0.05
41.9
56.8
0.01
42.4
57.0
Note: Significance * p<.05, ** p<.01, *** p<.001
Men
57.0
50.1
57.0
49.6
57.1
50.1
42.9
42.4
42.8
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
12.4
66.8
Pluralistic Orientation
Mean
Pluralistic Orientation
Mean
66.8
57.3
51.0
Women
57.0
50.1
57.2
50.5
45.0
43.0
43.5
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
66.8
Pluralistic Orientation
Mean
Total
56.8
49.8
56.8
49.3
57.0
49.7
42.6
41.9
42.4
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
12.4
12.4
Survey items and estimation 'weights':
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age:
* Ability to work cooperatively with diverse people (2.39)
* Tolerance of others with different beliefs (2.35)
* Openness to having my own views challenged (2.13)
* Ability to discuss and negotiate controversial issues (2.03)
* Ability to see the world from someone else's perspective (1.78)
1D
2012 CIRP Freshman Survey
First-time, Full-time Freshmen
Social Agency
CIRP Construct Mean Report
Social Agency - measures the extent to which students value political and social involvement as a personal goal.
Winston-Salem State University
Total (n)
Mean
Standard Deviation
Significance
Effect Size
25th percentile
75th percentile
Total
Comp 1
2,162
53.1
10.06
*
-0.12
45.7
58.6
Your Inst
460
51.9
9.80
45.6
58.0
Comp 2
3,472
54.3
10.15
***
-0.24
47.2
60.4
Your Inst
117
51.9
9.00
46.4
58.0
Men
Comp 1
822
52.5
10.08
Comp 2
981
53.8
10.56
-0.06
45.6
58.1
-0.18
46.6
59.6
Women
Comp 1
1,340
53.5
10.02
**
-0.16
46.4
59.4
Your Inst
343
51.9
10.07
44.8
58.3
Comp 2
2,491
54.6
9.85
***
-0.28
47.5
60.5
Note: Significance * p<.05, ** p<.01, *** p<.001
Total
Men
72.3
51.9
58.6
53.1
60.4
54.3
45.6
45.7
47.2
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
27.3
72.3
58.0
51.9
58.1
52.5
59.6
53.8
46.4
45.6
46.6
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
27.3
Survey items and estimation 'weights':
Indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
* Participating in a community action program (2.42)
* Helping to promote racial understanding (2.05)
* Becoming a community leader (2.01)
Social Agency
Mean
58.0
Social Agency
Mean
72.3
Social Agency
Mean
Women
59.4
58.3
53.5
51.9
60.5
54.6
44.8
46.4
47.5
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
27.3
* Influencing social values (1.58)
* Helping others who are in difficulty (1.36)
* Keeping up to date with political affairs (1.35)
1E
2012 CIRP Freshman Survey
First-time, Full-time Freshmen
Civic Engagement
CIRP Construct Mean Report
Civic Engagement - measures the extent to which students are motivated and involved in civic, electoral, and political activities.
Winston-Salem State University
Total (n)
Mean
Standard Deviation
Significance
Effect Size
25th percentile
75th percentile
Total
Comp 1
2,454
51.2
8.34
Your Inst
516
51.2
8.16
45.7
56.6
Comp 2
3,833
52.2
8.54
*
-0.11
46.1
57.8
0.01
45.6
56.6
Your Inst
125
50.7
8.52
44.8
56.2
Men
Comp 1
945
50.2
8.39
Comp 2
1,122
51.3
8.68
0.05
44.4
55.9
-0.07
45.1
57.0
Women
Comp 1
1,509
51.8
8.24
Your Inst
391
51.4
8.04
45.7
57.0
Comp 2
2,711
52.8
8.39
**
-0.17
46.6
58.2
-0.05
46.1
57.0
Note: Significance * p<.05, ** p<.01, *** p<.001
Total
Men
51.2
56.6
51.2
57.8
52.2
45.7
45.6
46.1
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
72.3
56.2
50.7
55.9
50.2
57.0
51.3
44.8
44.4
45.1
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
27.3
27.3
Social Agency
Mean
56.6
Social Agency
Mean
72.3
72.3
Social Agency
Mean
Women
57.0
51.4
58.2
57.0
52.8
51.8
45.7
46.1
46.6
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
27.3
Survey items and estimation 'weights':
Indicate activities you did in the past year:
*Demonstrated for a cause (e.g., boycott, rally, protest) (1.46)
*Worked on local, state, or national political campaign (1.42)
*Publicly communicated my opinion about a cause (e.g., blog, email, petition) (1.35)
*Helped raise money for a cause or campaign (1.11)
*Performed volunteer work (0.80)
Indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
*Influencing social values (0.97)
*Keeping up to date with political affairs (0.86)
1F
2012 CIRP Freshman Survey
First-time, Full-time Freshmen
College Reputation Orientation
CIRP Construct Mean Report
College Reputation Orientation - measures the degree to which students value academic reputation and future career potential as a reason for choosing this college.
Winston-Salem State University
Total (n)
Mean
Standard Deviation
Significance
Effect Size
25th percentile
75th percentile
Total
Comp 1
2,288
46.2
7.69
*
0.12
40.5
51.4
Your Inst
474
47.2
7.43
42.7
52.7
Comp 2
3,632
47.1
7.89
0.01
42.7
52.9
Your Inst
115
45.7
7.71
40.5
51.4
Men
Comp 1
871
45.7
7.67
Comp 2
1,036
45.8
7.74
-0.01
40.5
51.4
-0.02
40.5
51.4
Women
Comp 1
1,417
46.6
7.68
*
0.14
40.5
52.3
Your Inst
359
47.6
7.29
42.9
52.9
Comp 2
2,596
48.0
7.88
-0.05
43.9
57.6
Note: Significance * p<.05, ** p<.01, *** p<.001
Total
Men
Women
57.6
47.2
42.7
51.4
46.2
40.5
52.9
47.1
42.7
51.4
45.7
51.4
45.7
51.4
45.8
40.5
40.5
40.5
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
52.9
47.6
52.3
46.6
48.0
43.9
42.9
40.5
32.0
32.0
32.0
College Reputation
Mean
52.7
57.7
57.7
College Reputation
Mean
College Reputation
Mean
57.7
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
Survey items and estimation 'weights':
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
* This college's graduates get good jobs (6.11)
* This college's graduates gain admission to top graduate/professional schools (2.50)
* This college has a very good academic reputation (1.54)
1G
2012 CIRP Freshman Survey
First-time, Full-time Freshmen
Likelihood of College Involvement
CIRP Construct Mean Report
Likelihood of College Involvement - is a unified measure of students’ expectations about their involvement in college life generally.
Winston-Salem State University
Total (n)
Mean
Standard Deviation
Significance
Effect Size
25th percentile
75th percentile
Total
Comp 1
2,163
47.3
9.50
**
0.14
41.2
54.5
Your Inst
458
48.7
8.63
43.7
54.8
Comp 2
3,473
48.9
9.50
-0.03
43.2
56.2
Your Inst
116
46.3
8.17
41.7
52.7
Men
Comp 1
821
45.2
9.07
Comp 2
978
46.5
9.26
0.11
38.8
51.3
-0.02
40.8
53.0
Women
Comp 1
1,342
48.8
9.51
Your Inst
342
49.5
8.64
44.2
55.5
Comp 2
2,495
50.6
9.29
*
-0.12
44.9
57.9
0.07
42.7
56.0
Note: Significance * p<.05, ** p<.01, *** p<.001
Total
48.7
43.7
54.5
47.3
41.2
56.2
48.9
43.2
19.7
62.1
62.1
52.7
46.3
41.7
51.3
45.2
38.8
53.0
46.5
40.8
Comp 1
Comp 2
55.5
49.5
56.0
48.8
44.2
42.7
Your Inst
Comp 1
57.9
50.6
44.9
19.7
19.7
Your Inst
College Involvement
Mean
54.8
College Involvement
Mean
College Involvement
Mean
62.1
Women
Men
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
Comp 2
Survey items and estimation 'weights':
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
* Participate in student clubs/groups (3.25)
* Participate in volunteer or community service work (1.58)
* Socialize with someone of another racial/ethnic group (1.28)
* Participate in a study abroad program (1.24)
* Participate in student government (0.96)
1H
How to Read the CIRP Construct Percentage Report
CIRP Constructs are designed to capture the experiences and outcomes institutions are often interested in understanding, but that present a measurement challenge because of their complex
and multifaceted nature. To measure these broad underlying areas more precisely, we use Item Response Theory (IRT) to combine individual survey items into global measures that capture these
areas. CIRP Constructs are more than a summation of related items; IRT uses response patterns to derive construct score estimates while simultaneously giving greater weight in the estimation
process to survey items that tap into the construct more directly. This results in more accurate construct scores. Constructs are particularly useful for benchmarking. They allow you to determine if
the experiences and outcomes for your students differ from your comparison groups. Two reports are generated for each CIRP Construct. The Mean Score Report shows comparative information
based on the mean score of a construct. The Percentage Report shows comparative information based on the percentage of students who score in the high, average, and low score groups of a
construct. We suggest you use the report that best fits your needs as an institution. Both CIRP Construct reports are generated for first-time, full-time freshman, which
we define as those respondents who first entered college in 2012 and are currently enrolled full-time.
For more information about IRT and the CIRP Construct development process, see the CIRP Constructs Technical Report at www.heri.ucla.edu
Academic Self-Concept – is a unified measure of students’ beliefs about their abilities and confidence in academic environments.
Sample University
Your Inst
313
30.4%
46.8%
22.7%
-
Total (n)
High Academic Self-Concept
Average Academic Self-Concept
Low Academic Self-Concept
Significance (based on High score group)
Total
Comp 1
13,401
36.8%
43.9%
19.3%
*
Comp 2
30,456
22.6%
39.5%
37.9%
***
Your Inst
153
32.9%
49.3%
17.8%
-
Men
Comp 1
5,876
45.9%
39.5%
14.6%
**
Comp 2
13,369
26.3%
39.2%
34.4%
***
Your Inst
160
28.2%
44.4%
27.6%
-
Women
Comp 1
7,525
29.7%
47.3%
22.9%
Comp 2
17,087
19.4%
39.7%
40.9%
***
Note: Significance * p<.05, ** p<.01, *** p<.001
Total
Men
100%
80%
100%
30.4%
36.8%
60%
40%
Women
22.6%
43.9%
20%
22.7%
32.9%
80%
39.5%
46.8%
100%
45.9%
60%
39.2%
49.3%
40%
37.9%
26.3%
34.4%
19.3%
17.8%
0%
14.6%
Comp 1
Comp 2
Your Inst
Comp 1
29.7%
39.7%
60%
20%
19.4%
44.4%
47.3%
27.6%
22.9%
Your Inst
Comp 1
40.9%
0%
0%
Your Inst
28.2%
40%
39.5%
20%
80%
Comp 2
Comp 2
Survey items and estimation 'weights' :
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age:
* Academic ability (3.52)
* Self-confidence - intellectual (1.22)
* Drive to achieve (0.95)
* Mathematical ability (1.32)
Survey Items and Estimation "Weights" – The survey items used in
the creation of the CIRP Construct are presented in the order in which
they contribute to the construct along with the estimation weights
generated in IRT. Items that tap into a trait more effectively are given
greater weight in the estimation process.
Charts – CIRP Constructs are scored on a z-score metric and rescaled for a mean of approximately 50 and standard
deviation of 10. The Low, Average, and High construct score group percentages are reported here. The "Low" score
group represents students who are one-half standard deviation below the mean. The "Average" score group represents
students whose scores are within one-half standard deviation of the mean. The "High" score group represents students
who are one-half standard deviation or more above the mean.
CIRP Construct Definition –
Summarizes the theoretical
rationale for creating the
construct.
Comp 1 – The first comparison
group is based on your
institution's type, control, and
selectivity.
Comp 2 – The second
comparison group is based on
your institution's type and
control.
Statistical Significance – uses
a proportional difference test to
examine the difference between
the percentage of students in the
high score group for your
institution and the percentage of
students in the high score group
in the comparison group.
Differences larger than what
would be expected by chance
are noted with one, two, or three
stars, which correspond to the
three standard levels of
significance (*p<.05, **p<.01,
***p<.001). Statistical
significance measures the extent
to which a difference is occurring
by chance, not the extent to
which a difference is practically
important. Large sample sizes
(like those in the comparison
groups) tend to generate
statistical significance even
though the magnitude of the
difference might be small and not
practically important.
Unlike the means scores report,
in this case there are no effect
size calculations to guide you
in determining practical
importance when comparing
proportional differences.
H2
2012 CIRP Freshman Survey
First-time, Full-time Freshmen
Habits of Mind
CIRP Construct Percentage Report
Habits of Mind - is a unified measure of the behaviors and traits associated with academic success. These learning behaviors are seen as the foundation for lifelong learning.
Winston-Salem State University
Total (n)
High Habits of Mind
Average Habits of Mind
Low Habits of Mind
Significance (based on High score group)
Your Inst
507
34.7%
40.2%
25.0%
-
Total
Comp 1
2,416
30.4%
39.3%
30.4%
Comp 2
3,782
33.4%
37.8%
28.8%
Your Inst
122
34.4%
36.1%
29.5%
-
Men
Comp 1
924
25.8%
39.6%
34.6%
Comp 2
1,099
29.9%
36.1%
34.0%
Your Inst
385
34.8%
41.6%
23.6%
-
Women
Comp 1
1,492
33.6%
39.0%
27.4%
Comp 2
2,683
35.9%
39.1%
25.1%
Note: Significance * p<.05, ** p<.01, *** p<.001
Men
Total
34.7%
30.4%
33.4%
20%
80%
34.4%
60%
60%
40%
100%
100%
100%
80%
Women
40.2%
25.0%
39.3%
30.4%
37.8%
28.8%
0%
40%
20%
36.1%
29.5%
25.8%
29.9%
39.6%
36.1%
34.6%
34.0%
Comp 1
Comp 2
34.8%
33.6%
35.9%
41.6%
39.0%
39.1%
23.6%
27.4%
25.1%
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
60%
40%
0%
Your Inst
80%
20%
0%
Your Inst
Survey items and estimation 'weights':
How often in the past year did you:
* Seek solutions to problems and explain them to others (1.99)
* Support your opinions with a logical argument (1.74)
* Seek alternative solutions to a problem (1.61)
* Evaluate the quality or reliability of information you received (1.58)
* Explore topics on your own, even though it was not required for a class (1.27)
* Seek feedback on your academic work (1.24)
Comp 1
Comp 2
* Ask questions in class (1.20)
* Look up scientific research articles and resources (1.05)
* Revise your papers to improve your writing (1.04)
* Take a risk because you feel you have more to gain (1.03)
* Accept mistakes as part of the learning process (0.95)
2A
2012 CIRP Freshman Survey
First-time, Full-time Freshmen
Academic Self-Concept
CIRP Construct Percentage Report
Academic Self-Concept - is a unified measure of students’ beliefs about their abilities and confidence in academic environments.
Winston-Salem State University
Total (n)
High Academic Self-Concept
Average Academic Self-Concept
Low Academic Self-Concept
Significance (based on High score group)
Your Inst
477
27.9%
44.0%
28.1%
-
Total
Comp 1
2,269
25.8%
37.5%
36.8%
Comp 2
3,605
26.3%
38.3%
35.3%
Your Inst
119
29.4%
51.3%
19.3%
-
Men
Comp 1
876
27.6%
39.4%
32.9%
Comp 2
1,038
29.7%
38.1%
32.2%
Your Inst
358
27.4%
41.6%
31.0%
-
Women
Comp 1
1,393
24.4%
36.1%
39.5%
Comp 2
2,567
24.0%
38.5%
37.6%
Note: Significance * p<.05, ** p<.01, *** p<.001
27.9%
60%
44.0%
25.8%
26.3%
37.5%
38.3%
80%
28.1%
36.8%
35.3%
0%
29.4%
60%
40%
40%
20%
100%
100%
100%
80%
Women
Men
Total
51.3%
20%
19.3%
27.6%
29.7%
39.4%
38.1%
60%
Comp 1
Comp 2
27.4%
41.6%
24.4%
24.0%
36.1%
38.5%
39.5%
37.6%
Comp 1
Comp 2
40%
32.9%
32.2%
0%
Your Inst
80%
20%
31.0%
0%
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
Your Inst
Survey items and estimation 'weights':
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age:
* Academic ability (3.52)
* Mathematical ability (1.32)
* Self-confidence - intellectual (1.22)
* Drive to achieve (0.95)
2B
2012 CIRP Freshman Survey
First-time, Full-time Freshmen
Social Self-Concept
CIRP Construct Percentage Report
Social Self-Concept - is a unified measure of students’ beliefs about their abilities and confidence in social situations.
Winston-Salem State University
Total (n)
High Social Self-Concept
Average Social Self-Concept
Low Social Self-Concept
Significance (based on High score group)
Your Inst
475
39.6%
34.7%
25.7%
-
Total
Comp 1
2,260
40.9%
33.6%
25.5%
Comp 2
3,595
42.1%
33.6%
24.3%
Your Inst
119
44.5%
37.0%
18.5%
-
Men
Comp 1
872
45.0%
32.5%
22.6%
Comp 2
1,034
47.1%
31.3%
21.6%
Your Inst
356
37.9%
34.0%
28.1%
-
Women
Comp 1
1,388
38.0%
34.4%
27.6%
Comp 2
2,561
38.6%
35.2%
26.2%
Note: Significance * p<.05, ** p<.01, *** p<.001
Men
Total
39.6%
40.9%
42.1%
20%
80%
44.5%
45.0%
47.1%
60%
60%
40%
100%
100%
100%
80%
Women
34.7%
33.6%
33.6%
25.7%
25.5%
24.3%
0%
40%
Comp 1
Comp 2
37.9%
38.0%
38.6%
34.0%
34.4%
35.2%
28.1%
27.6%
26.2%
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
60%
37.0%
32.5%
31.3%
18.5%
22.6%
21.6%
20%
40%
20%
0%
Your Inst
80%
0%
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
Survey items and estimation 'weights':
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age:
* Self-confidence - social (2.33)
* Leadership ability (1.96)
* Popularity (1.92)
* Public speaking ability (1.68)
2C
2012 CIRP Freshman Survey
First-time, Full-time Freshmen
Pluralistic Orientation
CIRP Construct Percentage Report
Pluralistic Orientation - measures skills and dispositions appropriate for living and working in a diverse society.
Winston-Salem State University
Total (n)
High Pluralistic Orientation
Average Pluralistic Orientation
Low Pluralistic Orientation
Significance (based on High score group)
Your Inst
502
30.5%
38.6%
30.9%
-
Total
Comp 1
2,390
29.5%
38.4%
32.0%
Comp 2
3,745
30.5%
39.6%
29.9%
Your Inst
123
33.3%
42.3%
24.4%
-
Men
Comp 1
918
30.8%
38.9%
30.3%
Comp 2
1,091
31.6%
39.9%
28.5%
Your Inst
379
29.6%
37.5%
33.0%
-
Women
Comp 1
1,472
28.6%
38.1%
33.3%
Comp 2
2,654
29.6%
39.4%
31.0%
Note: Significance * p<.05, ** p<.01, *** p<.001
Men
Total
30.5%
29.5%
30.5%
38.6%
38.4%
39.6%
80%
33.3%
30.8%
31.6%
38.9%
39.9%
60%
60%
40%
40%
20%
100%
100%
100%
80%
Women
30.9%
32.0%
29.9%
0%
20%
60%
42.3%
24.4%
Comp 1
Comp 2
29.6%
28.6%
29.6%
37.5%
38.1%
39.4%
33.0%
33.3%
31.0%
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
40%
30.3%
28.5%
0%
Your Inst
80%
20%
0%
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
Survey items and estimation 'weights':
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age:
* Ability to work cooperatively with diverse people (2.39)
* Tolerance of others with different beliefs (2.35)
* Openness to having my own views challenged (2.13)
* Ability to discuss and negotiate controversial issues (2.03)
* Ability to see the world from someone else's perspective (1.78)
2D
2012 CIRP Freshman Survey
First-time, Full-time Freshmen
Social Agency
CIRP Construct Percentage Report
Social Agency - measures the extent to which students value political and social involvement as a personal goal.
Winston-Salem State University
Total (n)
High Social Agency
Average Social Agency
Low Social Agency
Significance (based on High score group)
Your Inst
460
36.5%
39.3%
24.1%
-
Total
Comp 1
2,162
41.1%
40.3%
18.7%
Comp 2
3,472
46.3%
38.3%
15.4%
*
Your Inst
117
37.6%
43.6%
18.8%
-
Men
Comp 1
822
40.0%
39.5%
20.5%
Comp 2
981
44.2%
38.3%
17.5%
Your Inst
343
36.2%
37.9%
25.9%
-
Women
Comp 1
1,340
41.8%
40.8%
17.3%
Comp 2
2,491
47.7%
38.3%
14.0%
*
Note: Significance * p<.05, ** p<.01, *** p<.001
Men
Total
100%
100%
80%
36.5%
41.1%
46.3%
20%
80%
100%
37.6%
40.0%
44.2%
60%
60%
40%
Women
39.3%
24.1%
40.3%
40%
Comp 1
15.4%
Comp 2
Survey items and estimation 'weights':
Indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
* Participating in a community action program (2.42)
* Helping to promote racial understanding (2.05)
* Becoming a community leader (2.01)
36.2%
41.8%
47.7%
60%
43.6%
39.5%
18.8%
20.5%
38.3%
20%
18.7%
0%
Your Inst
38.3%
80%
40%
20%
17.5%
0%
37.9%
25.9%
40.8%
17.3%
14.0%
Comp 1
Comp 2
0%
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
Your Inst
38.3%
* Influencing social values (1.58)
* Helping others who are in difficulty (1.36)
* Keeping up to date with political affairs (1.35)
2E
2012 CIRP Freshman Survey
First-time, Full-time Freshmen
Civic Engagement
CIRP Construct Percentage Report
Civic Engagement - measures the extent to which students are motivated and involved in civic, electoral, and political activities.
Winston-Salem State University
Total (n)
High Social Agency
Average Social Agency
Low Social Agency
Significance (based on High score group)
Your Inst
516
32.0%
44.2%
23.8%
-
Total
Comp 1
2,454
30.7%
45.7%
23.6%
Comp 2
3,833
35.7%
43.8%
20.5%
Your Inst
125
28.8%
45.6%
25.6%
-
Men
Comp 1
945
26.9%
45.5%
27.6%
Comp 2
1,122
32.2%
43.3%
24.6%
Your Inst
391
33.0%
43.7%
23.3%
-
Women
Comp 1
1,509
33.4%
45.8%
20.8%
Comp 2
2,711
38.2%
44.2%
17.6%
Note: Significance * p<.05, ** p<.01, *** p<.001
Men
Total
100%
100%
80%
32.0%
30.7%
35.7%
20%
80%
100%
28.8%
26.9%
45.6%
45.5%
32.2%
60%
60%
40%
Women
44.2%
45.7%
23.8%
23.6%
43.8%
40%
20%
20.5%
0%
Comp 1
Comp 2
33.0%
33.4%
38.2%
43.7%
45.8%
44.2%
23.3%
20.8%
17.6%
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
60%
25.6%
27.6%
43.3%
24.6%
0%
Your Inst
80%
40%
20%
0%
Your Inst
Survey items and estimation 'weights':
Indicate activities you did in the past year:
*Demonstrated for a cause (e.g., boycott, rally, protest) (1.46)
*Worked on local, state, or national political campaign (1.42)
*Publicly communicated my opinion about a cause (e.g., blog, email, petition) (1.35)
*Helped raise money for a cause or campaign (1.11)
*Performed volunteer work (0.80)
Comp 1
Comp 2
Indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
*Influencing social values (0.97)
*Keeping up to date with political affairs (0.86)
2F
2012 CIRP Freshman Survey
First-time, Full-time Freshmen
College Reputation Orientation
CIRP Construct Percentage Report
College Reputation Orientation - measures the degree to which students value academic reputation and future career potential as a reason for choosing this college.
Winston-Salem State University
Total (n)
High College Reputation Orientation
Average College Reputation Orientation
Low College Reputation Orientation
Significance (based on High score group)
Your Inst
474
21.5%
38.8%
39.7%
-
Total
Comp 1
2,288
16.6%
38.8%
44.6%
Comp 2
3,632
21.8%
38.1%
40.1%
Your Inst
115
17.4%
33.0%
49.6%
-
Men
Comp 1
871
14.5%
38.2%
47.3%
Comp 2
1,036
15.0%
38.9%
46.2%
Your Inst
359
22.8%
40.7%
36.5%
-
Women
Comp 1
1,417
18.1%
39.1%
42.8%
Comp 2
2,596
26.5%
37.6%
35.9%
Note: Significance * p<.05, ** p<.01, *** p<.001
100%
100%
21.5%
16.6%
14.5%
15.0%
38.8%
38.8%
38.1%
60%
33.0%
38.2%
38.9%
44.6%
40.1%
0%
20%
49.6%
47.3%
46.2%
0%
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
22.8%
18.1%
60%
40.7%
39.1%
26.5%
37.6%
40%
40%
39.7%
100%
80%
80%
40%
20%
17.4%
21.8%
80%
60%
Women
Men
Total
20%
36.5%
42.8%
35.9%
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
0%
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
Survey items and estimation 'weights':
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
* This college's graduates get good jobs (6.11)
* This college's graduates gain admission to top graduate/professional schools (2.50)
* This college has a very good academic reputation (1.54)
2G
2012 CIRP Freshman Survey
First-time, Full-time Freshmen
Likelihood of College Involvement
CIRP Construct Percentage Report
Likelihood of College Involvement - is a unified measure of students’ expectations about their involvement in college life generally.
Winston-Salem State University
Total (n)
High Likelihood of College Involvement
Average Likelihood of College Involvement
Low Likelihood of College Involvement
Significance (based on High score group)
Your Inst
458
23.4%
45.9%
30.8%
-
Total
Comp 1
2,163
22.3%
39.4%
38.2%
Comp 2
3,473
28.7%
40.4%
30.9%
Your Inst
116
17.2%
42.2%
40.5%
-
Men
Comp 1
821
14.7%
39.3%
46.1%
Comp 2
978
19.0%
41.8%
39.2%
Your Inst
342
25.4%
47.1%
27.5%
-
Women
Comp 1
1,342
27.7%
39.6%
32.7%
Comp 2
2,495
35.3%
39.4%
25.2%
Note: Significance * p<.05, ** p<.01, *** p<.001
Men
Total
100%
100%
80%
60%
23.4%
45.9%
22.3%
39.4%
28.7%
14.7%
100%
19.0%
80%
60%
80%
42.2%
39.3%
40.4%
41.8%
40%
40%
20%
17.2%
Women
30.8%
38.2%
30.9%
0%
20%
Comp 1
Comp 2
27.7%
47.1%
39.6%
27.5%
32.7%
25.2%
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
60%
40%
40.5%
46.1%
39.2%
0%
Your Inst
25.4%
20%
35.3%
39.4%
0%
Your Inst
Comp 1
Comp 2
Survey items and estimation 'weights':
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
* Participate in student clubs/groups (3.25)
* Participate in volunteer or community service work (1.58)
* Socialize with someone of another racial/ethnic group (1.28)
* Participate in a study abroad program (1.24)
* Participate in student government (0.96)
2H