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This table contains results from the annual ACT student opinion survey given to sophomores and juniors

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Column Name

Format

Description

Seq No

NUMBER 15

Numeric identification

Year

NUMBER 4

Year Survey was Taken

Person ID

NUMBER 7

Personal Id

Record

NUMBER 1

‘1’

School

NUMBER 4

Institutional/Composite Code

Ssn

NUMBER 9

Social Security Number

Age

NUMBER 1

Age
1=18 or Under
2=19
3=20
4=21
5=22
6=23 to 25
7=26 to 29
8=30 to 39
9=40 to 61
0=62 or over

Race

NUMBER 1

Racial/Ethnic Group
1 = African American or Black
2 = Native American (Indian, Alaskan, Hawaiian)
3 = Caucasian or White
4 = Mexican American, Mexican Origin
5 = Asian American, Oriental, Pacific Islander
6 = Puerto Rican, Cuban, Other Latino or Hispanic
7 = Other
8 = I prefer not to respond

Class

NUMBER 1

Class Level at This College
1 = Freshman
2 = Sophomore
3 = Junior
4 = Senior
5 = Graduate or professional student
6 = Special student
7 = Other/unclassified
8 = Does not apply to this college

Purpose

NUMBER 1

Purpose for Entering This College
1 = No definite purpose in mind
2 = To take a few job-related courses
3 = To take a few courses for self-improvement
4 = To take courses necessary for transferring to another college
5 = To obtain or maintain a certification
6 = To complete a Vocational/Technical Program
7 = To obtain an Associate Degree
8 = To obtain a Bachelor’s Degree
9 = To obtain a Master’s Degree
0 = To obtain a Doctorate or Professional Degree

Sex

NUMBER 1

Sex
 1=Male
 2=Female

Marital

NUMBER 1

Marital Status
 1=Unmarried
 2=Married
 3=Separated
 4=Prefer not to respond

Enroll

NUMBER 1

Hours Per week Currently Employed
 1=0 or only occasional jobs
 2=1 to 10
 3=11 to 20
 4=21 to 30
 5=31 to 40
 6=Over 40

Status

NUMBER 1

Enrollment Status
 1=Full-time
 2=Part-time

Tuition

NUMBER 1

Type of Tuition
 1=In-State
 2=Out-of-State
 3=Does not apply to this college

Residenc

NUMBER 1

Residence Classification at This College
 1=In=State
 2=Out-of-State
 3=International

Type Sch

NUMBER 1

Type of School Attended Prior to Attending This School
 1=High School
 2=Vocational/Technical School
 3=2-Year College/University
 4=4-Year College
 5=Graduate/Professional College
 6=Other

Residen2

NUMBER 1

Current College Residence
 1=College Residence Hall
 2=Fraternity or Sorority House
 3=College Married Student Housing
 4=Off-Campus Room or Apartment
 5=Home of Parents or Relatives
 6=Own Home
 7=Other

Aid

NUMBER 1

Receiving financial Aid
 1=Yes
 2=No

Major

NUMBER 3

College Major (78-931)
(See List of College Majors and Occupational Choices for codes)

Occupation

NUMBER 3

Occupational Choice (45-943)
(See List of College Majors and Occupational Choices for codes)

Advising

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage - Academic advising services
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Counseling

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage - Personal counseling services
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Career

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage – Career planning services
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Placement

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage – Job placement services
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Intramural

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage - Recreational and intramural program services
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Library

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage - Library facilities and services
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Health

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage - Student health services
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Insurance

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage - Student health insurance program
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Tutorial

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage - College-sponsored tutorial services
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Aid Serv

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage - Financial aid services
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Stu Emp

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage - Student Employment services
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Res Hall

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage - Residence hall services and programs
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Food

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage - Food services
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Social

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage - College-sponsored social activities
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Cultural

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage - Cultural programs
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Orientat

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage - College orientation program
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Credit B

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage - Credit-by-examination program (PEP, CLEP, etc.)
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Honors

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage - Honors program
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Computer

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage - Computer services
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Transit

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage - College mass transit services
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Parking

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage - Parking facilities and services
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Veterans

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage - Veterans services
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Day Care

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part A-Usage - Day care services
 1=Not available at this college
 2=I have not used this service
 3=I have used this service

Advisin2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction - Academic advising services
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Counse2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction - Personal counseling services
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Career2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction - Career planning services
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Placeme2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction - Job placement services
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Intram2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction - Recreational and intramural program services
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Librar2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction - Library facilities and services
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Health2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction - Student health services
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Insura2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction - Student health insurance program
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Tutoria2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction - College-sponsored tutorial services
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Aid2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction - Financial aid services
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Stu Em2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction - Student Employment services
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Res Hal2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction - Residence hall services and programs
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Food2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction - Food services
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Social2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction-College - Sponsored social activities
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Cultura2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction - Cultural programs
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Orienta2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction - College orientation program
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Credit2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction - Credit-by-examination program (PEP, CLEP, etc.)
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Honors2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction - Honors program
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Comput2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction - Computer services
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Transit2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction - College mass transit services
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Parking2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction - Parking facilities and services
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Veteran2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction - Veterans services
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Day Ca2

NUMBER 1

College Services, Part B-Satisfaction - Day care services
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Testing

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Testing/grading system
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Course

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Course content in you major field
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Instruct

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Instruction in your major field
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Availabil

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Out-of-class availability of your instructors
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Attitude

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Attitude of the faculty toward students
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Variety

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Variety of courses offered at this college
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Class Zi

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Class size relative to the type of course
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Flexbil

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Flexibility to design your own program of study
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Avail Ad

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Availability of your advisor
0=Does not apply
1=Very dissatisfied
2=Dissatisfied
3=Neutral
4=Satisfied
5=Very satisfied

Value

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Value of the information provided by your advisor
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Preparat

NUMBER  1

College Environment - Preparation you are receiving for your future occupation
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Dmission

NUMBER 1

College Environment - General admission procedures 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Financial

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Availability of financial aid information prior to enrolling
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Coll Inf

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Accuracy of college information you received before enrolling
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Catalog

NUMBER 1

College Environment - College catalog/admissions publications
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Voice

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Student voice in college policies
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Rules

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Rules governing Student conduct at this college
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Res Rule

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Residence hall rules and regulations
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Probation

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Academic probation and suspension policies
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Activity

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Purpose for which student activity fees are used
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Safety

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Personal security/safety at this campus
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Faciliti

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Classroom facilities
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Laboratory

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Laboratory facilities
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Athletic

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Athletic facilities
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Study

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Study areas
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Unions

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Student union
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Bookstore

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Campus bookstore
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Housing

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Availability of student housing
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Building

NUMBER 1

College Environment - General condition of buildings and grounds
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Registration

NUMBER 1

College Environment - General registration procedures
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Avail Co

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Availability of the courses you want at times you can take them
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Calendar

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Academic calendar for this college (e.g., semester or quarter system)
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Billing

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Billing and fee payment procedures
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Concern

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Concern for you as an individual
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Attit No

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Attitude of the college non-teaching staff toward students
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Harmony

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Racial harmony at this college
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Employment

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Opportunities for student employment
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Involvement

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Opportunities for personal involvement on campus activities
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Government

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Student government
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Religious

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Religious activities and programs
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Media

NUMBER 1

College Environment - Campus media (student newspaper, campus radio, etc.)
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

Overall

NUMBER 1

College Environment - This college in general
 0=Does not apply
 1=Very dissatisfied
 2=Dissatisfied
 3=Neutral
 4=Satisfied
 5=Very satisfied

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