1    In your experience at your institution during the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following? Mark your answers in the boxes.

Very Often

Often

Some- times

Never

a.

Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions

b.

Made a class presentation

c.

Prepared two or more drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in

d.

Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information from various sources

e.

Came to class without completing readings or assignments

1    (continued) In your experience at your institution during the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following? Mark your answers in the boxes.

Very Often

Often

Some- times

Never

f.

Worked with other students on projects during class

g.

Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments

h.

Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary)

i.

Participated in a community-based project as part of a regular course

j.

Used an electronic medium (list-serv, chat group, Internet, etc.) to discuss or complete an assignment

1    (continued) In your experience at your institution during the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following? Mark your answers in the boxes.

Very Often

Often

Some- times

Never

k.

Used e-mail to communicate with an instructor

l.

Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor

m.

Talked about career plans with a faculty member or advisor

n.

Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with faculty members outside of class

o.

Received prompt feedback from faculty on your academic performance (written or oral)

1    (continued) In your experience at your institution during the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following? Mark your answers in the boxes.

Very Often

Often

Some- times

Never

p.

Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations

q.

Worked with faculty members on activities other than coursework (committees, orientation, student life activities, etc.)

r.

Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class (students, family members, coworkers, etc.)

s.

Had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity than your own

t.

Had serious conversations with students who differ from you in terms of their religious beliefs, political opinions, or personal values

2    During the current school year, to what extent has your coursework emphasized the following mental activities?

Very much

Quite a bit

Some

Very little

a.

Memorizing facts, ideas, or methods from your courses and readings so you can repeat them in pretty much the same form

b.

Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory, such as examining a particular case or situation in depth and considering its components

c.

Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information, or experiences into new, more complex interpretations and relationships

d.

Making judgments about the value of information, arguments, or methods such as examining how others gathered and interpreted data and assessing the soundness of their conclusions

e.

Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations