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SCHOOL FOR NEW LEARNING

	2001	2002	2003
	n = 179	n = 228	n/a
Mastery of Content
Connect knowledge from coursework to real-world experiences	91.1%	89.8%	n/a
Connect learning in major with learning in other courses	83.2%	82.7%	n/a
Theories, skills and concepts in my major	78.8%	79.7%	n/a
INDEX	84.4%	84.1%	n/a

Articulate Communication
Communicate effectively in writing	91.1%	92.5%	n/a
Communicate effectively in speaking	82.0%	81.9%	n/a
INDEX	86.6%	87.2%	n/a

Capacity to Work Toward Accomplishing Goals Both Independently and Cooperatively
Acquire new skills and knowledge on my own	93.3%	94.7%	n/a
Function effectively as a member of a team	81.0%	81.1%	n/a
INDEX	87.2%	87.9%	n/a

Knowledge of and Respect for Individuals and Groups Who are Different from Themselves
Diverse peoples, cultures and worldviews	80.4%	81.1%	n/a
Urban communities in the United States	62.0%	65.2%	n/a
Human relationships and behavior	83.6%	80.6%	n/a
Social structures and institutions	77.0%	78.3%	n/a
The merits of others points of view	85.5%	87.7%	n/a
INDEX	77.7%	78.6%	n/a

Development of Service-Oriented, Socially Responsible Value and Ethical Framework
Religious traditions and ethical values	61.8%	58.0%	n/a
My opportunities to provide service to the community	79.3%	78.4%	n/a
My own values and ethical frameworks	83.2%	86.3%	n/a
My sense of social responsibility	79.9%	84.1%	n/a
INDEX	76.1%	76.7%	n/a

Critical and Creative Thinking
Analyze arguments, investigate assumptions, think critically	90.5%	89.8%	n/a
Formulate creative and original ideas	88.8%	87.1%	n/a
INDEX	89.7%	88.5%	n/a

Development of Multiple Literacy's
Use quantitative methods to analyze and interpret data	72.6%	67.1%	n/a
Use computers to support my learning	60.3%	57.7%	n/a
Philosophical issues	73.0%	74.4%	n/a
Major principles in the sciences and mathematics	58.7%	51.3%	n/a
INDEX	66.2%	62.7%	n/a

A Personal Arts and Literature Aesthetic in Formation
Background and traditions in the arts	78.7%	71.7%	n/a
Background and traditions in literature	64.4%	55.1%	n/a
My likes and dislikes in art, literature, music and drama	82.1%	72.7%	n/a
INDEX	75.1%	66.5%	n/a

Self-Reflection/Life Skills
Continue learning throughout my life	95.5%	96.0%	n/a

Historical Consciousness
Place current problems in a historical context	67.0%	71.7%	n/a
Historical developments in a variety of settings	65.7%	66.4%	n/a
INDEX	66.4%	69.0%	n/a
Note: Values indicate percentage indicate "Quite a bit" and "Very Much" on a 4-point scale.