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COLLEGE OF COMMERCE
| 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n = 389 | n = 562 | n = 802 | |
| Mastery of Content | |||
| Connect knowledge from coursework to real-world experiences | 81.1% | 78.6% | 83.4% |
| Connect learning in major with learning in other courses | 78.6% | 75.4% | 79.3% |
| Theories, skills and concepts in my major | 94.1% | 92.8% | 93.3% |
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INDEX |
84.6% | 82.3% | 85.4% |
| Articulate Communication | |||
| Communicate effectively in writing | 82.6% | 75.1% | 76.4% |
| Communicate effectively in speaking | 80.3% | 76.2% | 78.4% |
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INDEX |
81.5% | 75.7% | 77.4% |
| Capacity to Work Toward Accomplishing Goals Both Independently and Cooperatively | |||
| Acquire new skills and knowledge on my own | 85.7% | 84.9% | 87.1% |
| Function effectively as a member of a team | 86.5% | 80.5% | 85.9% |
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INDEX |
86.1% | 82.7% | 86.5% |
| Knowledge of and Respect for Individuals and Groups Who are Different from Themselves | |||
| Diverse peoples, cultures and worldviews | 78.5% | 79.1% | 80.0% |
| Urban communities in the United States | 59.3% | 61.8% | 62.2% |
| Human relationships and behavior | 70.5% | 67.6% | 71.2% |
| Social structures and institutions | 68.7% | 64.0% | 69.4% |
| The merits of others points of view | 81.1% | 81.2% | 83.5% |
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INDEX |
71.7% | 70.7% | 73.2% |
| Development of Service-Oriented, Socially Responsible Value and Ethical Framework | |||
| Religious traditions and ethical values | 54.5% | 56.6% | 59.7% |
| My opportunities to provide service to the community | 62.8% | 60.9% | 60.8% |
| My own values and ethical frameworks | 77.0% | 75.0% | 79.7% |
| My sense of social responsibility | 73.9% | 73.6% | 75.7% |
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INDEX |
67.1% | 66.5% | 69.0% |
| Critical and Creative Thinking | |||
| Analyze arguments, investigate assumptions, think critically | 88.6% | 85.9% | 89.7% |
| Formulate creative and original ideas | 82.4% | 77.3% | 80.5% |
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INDEX |
85.5% | 81.6% | 85.1% |
| Development of Multiple Literacy's | |||
| Use quantitative methods to analyze and interpret data | 81.1% | 82.6% | 87.4% |
| Use computers to support my learning | 78.6% | 74.1% | 77.3% |
| Philosophical issues | 55.8% | 52.0% | 52.0% |
| Major principles in the sciences and mathematics | 62.8% | 64.3% | 66.9% |
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INDEX |
69.6% | 68.2% | 70.9% |
| A Personal Arts and Literature Aesthetic in Formation | |||
| Background and traditions in the arts | 49.6% | 50.3% | 49.9% |
| Background and traditions in literature | 45.6% | 42.0% | 45.5% |
| My likes and dislikes in art, literature, music and drama | 58.1% | 56.4% | 59.7% |
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INDEX |
51.1% | 49.6% | 51.7% |
| Self-Reflection/Life Skills | |||
| Continue learning throughout my life | 85.5% | 83.9% | 83.5% |
| Historical Consciousness | |||
| Place current problems in a historical context | 64.5% | 59.0% | 62.0% |
| Historical developments in a variety of settings | 55.6% | 51.3% | 53.5% |
INDEX |
60.0% | 55.1% | 57.8% |
| Note: Values indicate percentage indicate "Quite a bit" and "Very Much" on a 4-point scale. | |||
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