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Page 1: Thriving & Surviving  A Glimpse into 1st Year Students at the University of Minnesota

Thriving and Surviving:

A Glimpse into First-Year

Students at the U

Krista Soria

Office of Institutional Research

Sibi Murugesan

College of Education & Human Development

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Outline of the Presentation+ Understanding Thriving

+ Survey Administration

+ Why Thriving Matters

+ Thriving @ the U

+ Thriving: Students of Different Social Identities

+ Collegiate Differences

+ Thriving Detractors

+ Thriving Enhancers

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Thriving Definition

“Getting the most out of one’s college

experience, so that one is intellectually,

socially, and psychologically engaged and

enjoying the college experience.”

- Schreiner, 2010

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Thriving Quotient

+ 25 item instrument

+ Based upon existing malleable

constructs, responses measured along

a scale of

1 6

+ Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

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Thriving Quotient

Source: Schreiner, Primrose, Kammer, Quick, and Petridis, 2012

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Positive PsychologyAcademically

+ Engaged learning: focused attention in the learning process

+ Academic determination: self-regulated learning, effort, time

management, and goal-directedness

Socially

+ Diverse citizenship: appreciation of differences, making

contributions to a community

+ Social connectedness: positive relationships and friendships

Emotionally

+ Positive perspective: optimism and subjective well-being

Source: Schreiner, Primrose, Kammer, Quick, and Petridis, 2012

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Positive Psychology

+ Surviving

+ What is not changeable

+ The past

+ Target weaknesses

and fix them

+ Prevent failure

+ Thriving

+ What can be changed

+ Who one can become

+ Target talent and build

upon those areas

+ Promote success

Source: Schreiner, Primrose, Kammer, Quick, and Petridis, 2012

FROM TO

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Our Survey

Administration

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Data Source

Thriving Quotient

Survey (Schreiner) Administered

December-

January

2014/2015

Fall 2014

First-Years

n = 1,545

(27.94%)

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Survey RepresentationResponders (%) Population (%)

Male 36.6 47.5

Female 63.4 52.5

American Indian 0.9 1.3

Asian 12.0 11.8

Black 3.2 4.2

Hawaiian 0.3 0.2

Hispanic 3.4 3.1

International 6.1 6.1

White 73.8 73.0

Not Specified 0.3 0.3

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Survey RepresentationResponders (%) Population (%)

CBS 11.0 9.0

CDES 3.8 4.0

CFANS 6.2 5.8

CLA 40.2 44.3

CSE 20.8 19.2

CSOM 10.3 9.9

CEHD 7.7 7.8

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Survey RepresentationResponders (%) Population (%)

Pell Grant 20.7 20.3

Residence Hall 84.1 87.4

Athlete 2.6 3.6

First Generation 24.5 23.8

President’s Emerging Scholars 8.9 9.3

Trio 3.1 2.5

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Data Analyses+ Utilized factor analyses to develop 7 factors

from the 25 items:

Engaged LearningSocial

ConnectednessOutcomes Measures

Academic Determination Sense of Community

Positive Perspective Diverse Citizenship

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Data Analyses

Analyzed descriptive statistics

+ General thriving items

+ Qualitative thriving items

Analyzed correlations

+ General thriving items

+ 7 factors

Analyzed statistically significant differences in groups on the 7

factors and general thriving items

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Why Does Thriving

Matter?

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GPA

2.8452.74

3.177

3.368

3.463

3.561

2.5

2.7

2.9

3.1

3.3

3.5

3.7

not evensurviving

barelysurviving

surviving somewhatthriving

thriving mostof the time

consistentlythriving

r = .294, p < .001

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One Year Retention

33.3%

74.4%91.4% 96.4% 98.7% 97.9%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

not evensurviving

barelysurviving

surviving somewhatthriving

thriving mostof the time

consistentlythriving

Retained Not Retained

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Intended Retention

3.00

4.74

5.03

5.29

5.57 5.66

2.95

3.45

3.95

4.45

4.95

5.45

5.95

not evensurviving

barelysurviving

surviving somewhatthriving

thriving mostof the time

consistentlythriving

I intend to re-enroll at this institution next year

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Overall Enjoyment

2.00

3.70

4.31

4.90

5.27

5.63

1.95

2.45

2.95

3.45

3.95

4.45

4.95

5.45

5.95

not evensurviving

barelysurviving

surviving somewhatthriving

thriving mostof the time

consistentlythriving

I really enjoy being a student here.

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Thriving & Other Variables

-3.50

-3.00

-2.50

-2.00

-1.50

-1.00

-0.50

0.00

0.50

1.00

1.50

not evensurviving

barely surviving surviving somewhatthriving

thriving most ofthe time

consistentlythriving

Engaged Learning Academic Determination Social Connectedness Diverse Citizenship

Positive Perspective Sense of Community Outcomes Measures

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Thriving & Other VariablesRelationships between Thriving and…

Diverse Citizenship r = .339

p < .001

Positive Perspective r = .374

Engaged Learning r = .402

Social Connectedness r = .465

Outcomes Measures r = .481

Academic Determination r = .501

Sense of Community r = .504

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Thriving @ the U

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...to what extent do you think you

are THRIVING as a college

student this semester?

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General Thriving3, 0.3% 43, 4%

220, 19%

363, 30%

469, 39%

96, 8%

not even surviving barely surviving surviving

somewhat thriving thriving most of the time consistently thriving

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I intend to graduate from this

institution

85.7%

Given my current goals, this

institution is a good fit for me

79.7%

It is important to become aware of

the perspectives of individuals

from different backgrounds

78.4%

I intend to re-enroll at

this institution.

I feel proud of the college

or university I have

chosen to attend

88.3%

77.3%

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General Thriving3, 0.3% 43, 4%

220, 19%

363, 30%

469, 39%

96, 8%

23.3%

Students are “just

surviving”

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Other people seem to make

friends more easily than I do

35.9%

I often feel lonely because I

have few close friends with

whom to share my concerns

24.4%

If I had it to do over again, I

would choose a different

college/university to attend

10.3%

18.8%

It’s hard to make

friends on this campus

I don’t have as many close

friends as I wish I had

35.9%

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Thriving in

Students of Different

Social Identities

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Gender: Overview

-0.25

-0.2

-0.15

-0.1

-0.05

0

0.05

0.1

0.15

DiverseCitizenship

Sense ofCommunity

AcademicDetermination

OutcomesMeasures

EngagedLearning

PositivePerspective

SocialConnectedness

F M

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Gender: Diverse Citizenship

4.08

4.54

4.73 4.77 4.78

5.15

3.98

4.384.47

4.67

4.48

4.90

3.80

4.00

4.20

4.40

4.60

4.80

5.00

5.20

5.40

I spend time making a

difference in other people’s lives.

I know I can makea difference in my

community.

It’s important for me to make a

contribution to my community.

I value interactingwith people whose

viewpoints aredifferent from my

own.

My knowledge oropinions have been

influenced orchanged by

becoming moreaware of the

perspectives ofindividuals from

differentbackgrounds

It is important tobecome aware of

the perspectives ofindividuals from

differentbackgrounds.

F M

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Gender: Sense of Community

4.83

5.12

4.60

4.30

4.60

4.95

4.52

4.264.20

4.30

4.40

4.50

4.60

4.70

4.80

4.90

5.00

5.10

5.20

Being a student here fills animportant need in my life.

I feel proud of the college oruniversity I have chosen to

attend.

I feel like I belong here. There is a strong sense ofcommunity on this campus.

F M

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Gender: Academic

Determination

4.96

4.63

4.58

4.63

4.68

4.73

4.78

4.83

4.88

4.93

4.98

F M

Other people would say I’m a hard worker.

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Gender: Outcomes5.40

5.06

5.27

4.93

4.90

5.00

5.10

5.20

5.30

5.40

I intend to re-enroll at this institution nextyear

Given my current goals, this institution is agood fit for me.

F M

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Race & Ethnicity: Thriving

3.84

4.17

4.35

3.8

3.9

4

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

International Students of Color White

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-.60

-.50

-.40

-.30

-.20

-.10

.00

.10

.20

.30

OutcomesMeasures

SocialConnectedness

DiverseCitizenship

Sense ofCommunity

EngagedLearning

PositivePerspective

AcademicDetermination

Students of Color International White

Race & Ethnicity: Overview

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Race & Ethnicity: Outcomes

4.30

5.385.32

5.07 5.06

4.47

4.85

4.97

4.834.78

4.09

5.38 5.26

5.014.93

4.00

4.20

4.40

4.60

4.80

5.00

5.20

5.40

5.60

I am confident that the amount of money I’m paying for college is

worth it in the long run.

I intend to re-enroll atthis institution next year

(graduating seniorsplease leave this blank!)

I intend to graduate fromthis institution.

Given my current goals,this institution is a good

fit for me.

I really enjoy being astudent here.

Students of Color International White

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Race & Ethnicity: Social

Connectedness

3.98

3.77

3.28

4.75

4.59

3.47

4.22

3.81

3.64

4.53 4.46

3.74

3.883.76

3.22

4.87

4.45

3.31

3.00

3.20

3.40

3.60

3.80

4.00

4.20

4.40

4.60

4.80

5.00

Other people seemto make friends

more easily than Ido.

I don’t have as many close friends

as I wish I had.

It’s hard to make friends on this

campus.

I feel like my friendsreally care about

me.

I feel content withthe kinds offriendships I

currently have.

I often feel lonelybecause I have fewclose friends withwhom to share my

concerns.

Students of Color International White

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Race & Ethnicity: Diverse

Citizenship

3.95

4.554.71

4.82

4.88

5.26

4.25

4.52 4.684.75

4.66

4.73

4.05

4.464.62

4.714.62

5.03

3.75

3.95

4.15

4.35

4.55

4.75

4.95

5.15

5.35

I spend time making a

difference in other people’s lives.

I know I can makea difference in my

community.

It’s important for me to make a

contribution to my community.

I value interactingwith people whose

viewpoints aredifferent from my

own.

My knowledge oropinions have

been influenced orchanged by

becoming moreaware of the

perspectives ofindividuals from

differentbackgrounds

It is important tobecome aware of

the perspectives ofindividuals from

differentbackgrounds.

Students of Color International White

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First-Generation Students:

Thriving

4.36

4.08

4.05

4.10

4.15

4.20

4.25

4.30

4.35

4.40

Non-First-Generation First-Generation

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First-Generation Students:

Overview

0.03 0.03 0.03

0.02 0.010.01 0.00

-0.10 -0.10 -0.09

-0.05-0.04

-0.02-0.01

-0.12

-0.1

-0.08

-0.06

-0.04

-0.02

0

0.02

0.04

AcademicDetermination

PositivePerspective

OutcomesMeasures

SocialConnectedness

Sense ofCommunity

DiverseCitizenship

EngagedLearning

Non-First-Generation First-Generation

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First-Generation Students:

Academic Determination4.95

4.72

4.52

4.33

4.84

4.78

4.63

4.44

4.24

4.83

4.20

4.30

4.40

4.50

4.60

4.70

4.80

4.90

5.00

I am confident I willreach my educational

goals.

Even if assignmentsare not interesting tome, I find a way to

keep working at themuntil they are done

well.

I know how to applymy strengths to

achieve academicsuccess.

I am good at jugglingall the demands of

college life.

Other people would say I’m a hard

worker.

N Mean Y Mean

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First-Generation Students:

Outcomes & Positive Perspective

4.00

4.20

4.40

4.60

4.80

5.00

5.20

5.40

5.60

I intend to re-enroll at this

institution nextyear

I intend tograduate fromthis institution.

Given my currentgoals, this

institution is agood fit for me.

I really enjoybeing a student

here.

My perspective on life is that I tend to see the

glass as “half full” rather than “half

empty.”

I am confident that the amount

of money I’m paying for

college is worth it in the long run.

I look for the bestin situations,even whenthings seemhopeless.

Non-First Generation First-Generation

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Pell Grant Students: Thriving

4.33

4.15

4.10

4.15

4.20

4.25

4.30

4.35

Non-Pell Grant Pell Grant

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Pell Grant Students: Overview

0.04

0.020.00 0.00

0.00

-0.01 -0.01

-0.15

-0.06

-0.01 -0.01 0.01

0.04 0.04

-0.2

-0.15

-0.1

-0.05

0

0.05

0.1

SocialConnectedness

AcademicDetermination

OutcomesMeasures

Sense ofCommunity

EngagedLearning

DiverseCitizenship

PositivePerspective

Non-Pell Grant Pell Grant

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Pell Grant Students: Social

Connectedness

3.88

3.73

3.19

4.85

4.50

3.30

4.08

3.94

3.51

4.72

4.41

3.60

3.10

3.30

3.50

3.70

3.90

4.10

4.30

4.50

4.70

4.90

Other people seemto make friends

more easily than Ido.

I don’t have as many close friends

as I wish I had.

It’s hard to make friends on this

campus.

I feel like myfriends really care

about me.

I feel content withthe kinds offriendships I

currently have.

I often feel lonelybecause I have

few close friendswith whom to

share myconcerns.

N Mean Y Mean

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Collegiate Differences

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All Colleges: Thriving

3.83

4.16

4.274.29 4.29

4.34

4.52

3.75

3.85

3.95

4.05

4.15

4.25

4.35

4.45

4.55

4.65

CDES CFANS CEHD CLA CSE CBS CSOM

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College Differences

-.40000

-.30000

-.20000

-.10000

.00000

.10000

.20000

.30000

CBS CDES CFANS CLA CSE CSOM EHD

Engaged Learning Academic Determination Social Connectedness

Diverse Citizenship Positive Perspective Sense of Community

Outcomes Measures

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Outcomes

0.15

-0.27

0.03

-0.09

0.00

0.25

0.13

-.30000

-.20000

-.10000

.00000

.10000

.20000

.30000

CBS CDES CFANS CLA CSE CSOM EHD

Outcomes Measures

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Sense of Community0.15

-0.08

0.07

-0.03

-0.16

0.150.17

-.20000

-.15000

-.10000

-.05000

.00000

.05000

.10000

.15000

.20000

CBS CDES CFANS CLA CSE CSOM EHD

Sense of Community

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Social Connectedness

0.08

-0.14

0.02

-0.03-0.02

0.09

0.05

-.20000

-.15000

-.10000

-.05000

.00000

.05000

.10000

.15000

CBS CDES CFANS CLA CSE CSOM EHD

Social Connectedness

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Academic Determination

0.05

-0.28

-0.24

-0.05

0.00

0.270.24

-.40000

-.30000

-.20000

-.10000

.00000

.10000

.20000

.30000

CBS CDES CFANS CLA CSE CSOM EHD

Academic Determination

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Positive Perspective

-0.10

-0.02-0.03

0.05

-0.14

0.16

0.11

-.20000

-.15000

-.10000

-.05000

.00000

.05000

.10000

.15000

.20000

CBS CDES CFANS CLA CSE CSOM EHD

Positive Perspective

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Diverse Citizenship

0.16

0.03

-0.24

0.06

-0.24

0.09

0.21

-.30000

-.25000

-.20000

-.15000

-.10000

-.05000

.00000

.05000

.10000

.15000

.20000

.25000

CBS CDES CFANS CLA CSE CSOM EHD

Diverse Citizenship

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Engaged Learning0.15

-0.10

-0.21

0.04

-0.03

-0.09

0.02

-.25000

-.20000

-.15000

-.10000

-.05000

.00000

.05000

.10000

.15000

.20000

CBS CDES CFANS CLA CSE CSOM EHD

Engaged Learning

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College of Biological Science

-0.10

0.05

0.08

0.15 0.15 0.15 0.16

-.15000

-.10000

-.05000

.00000

.05000

.10000

.15000

.20000

PositivePerspective

AcademicDetermination

SocialConnectedness

EngagedLearning

OutcomesMeasures

Sense ofCommunity

DiverseCitizenship

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College of Design

-0.28

-0.27

-0.14

-0.10-0.08

-0.02

0.03

-.35000

-.30000

-.25000

-.20000

-.15000

-.10000

-.05000

.00000

.05000

.10000

AcademicDetermination

DiverseCitizenship

SocialConnectedness

PositivePerspective

Sense ofCommunity

OutcomesMeasures

EngagedLearning

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College of Food, Agricultural, and

Natural Resource Sciences

-0.24 -0.24

-0.21

-0.03

0.02 0.03

0.07

-.30000

-.25000

-.20000

-.15000

-.10000

-.05000

.00000

.05000

.10000

AcademicDetermination

EngagedLearning

PositivePerspective

OutcomesMeasures

SocialConnectedness

DiverseCitizenship

Sense ofCommunity

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College of Liberal Arts

-0.09

-0.05

-0.03

-0.03

0.040.05

0.06

-.10000

-.08000

-.06000

-.04000

-.02000

.00000

.02000

.04000

.06000

.08000

DiverseCitizenship

AcademicDetermination

Sense ofCommunity

SocialConnectedness

PositivePerspective

OutcomesMeasures

EngagedLearning

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College of Science & Engineering

-0.24

-0.16

-0.14

-0.03-0.02

0.00 0.00

-.25000

-.20000

-.15000

-.10000

-.05000

.00000

.05000

EngagedLearning

Sense ofCommunity

OutcomesMeasures

PositivePerspective

SocialConnectedness

DiverseCitizenship

AcademicDetermination

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Carlson School of Management

-0.09

0.09 0.09

0.15

0.16

0.250.27

-.15000

-.10000

-.05000

.00000

.05000

.10000

.15000

.20000

.25000

.30000

PositivePerspective

EngagedLearning

SocialConnectedness

Sense ofCommunity

OutcomesMeasures

DiverseCitizenship

AcademicDetermination

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College of Education & Human

Development

0.02

0.05

0.11

0.13

0.17

0.21

0.24

.00000

.05000

.10000

.15000

.20000

.25000

PositivePerspective

SocialConnectedness

OutcomesMeasures

DiverseCitizenship

Sense ofCommunity

EngagedLearning

AcademicDetermination

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What Detracts from

Thriving?

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Not Even Surviving

“The classes were so big (200+) it

interfered with my learning. I was unable to

make any friends because I couldn't

routinely talk to people in my classes due to

the large class sizes.”

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Barely Surviving

“I had horrible professors, hated the dorm I lived in (Territorial

Hall), and suffered from severe depression around finals time, that

caused my grades to drop considerably.”

“I think realizing how much is going on, on campus, as a

commuter is intimidating and creates a deep desire for me to be

more involved in the student body and community. I desire to

make a community of my own through the University and

experience internships and the student life. This is not only hard

because I commute but also work to keep funding my education at

the University.”

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Barely Surviving“I'm trying to attend school while experiencing anxiety (some of it

social anxiety) and depression which makes things so much

harder. I haven't made any new friends and I'm too scared to put

myself out there on my dorm floor (I just moved in) and I feel

worthless.”

“My grades are horrible and I'm not taking the classes I thought I

would be taking and this makes me feel very insecure and

hopeless about my future.”

“My depression and anxiety have flared up again.”

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Barely Surviving

“Overloads of stress about classes and finances and the future”

“Struggling with the demands of college and with personal

issues.”

“No matter what I do, no one wants to be around me. They

always leave me.”

“I have several mental illnesses that cause me to struggle at

school, as well as living on my own.”

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Surviving

“Have become very stressed and dealing with stress induced

depression.”

“Have some health issues that got in the way of having fun.

Struggled with depression first semester, reached out for

help repeatedly, and people said I was "doing a good job"

but it didn't feel like I could ever get them to actually help.”

“Having a hard time keeping grades up and stuff find time for

sleep and myself”

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Surviving

“I am drowning in my unhappiness and loneliness”

“At the moment I am in poor mental health and need to go

talk to someone.”

“I became incredibly depressed over the fall semester. I felt

lonely, friendless, and unimportant. I'm trying to shake that

off now but its very difficult.”

“I am not socializing and my stress level are really high all

the time.”

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Surviving

“I do not have any friends that I consider close enough to share my

concerns. I feel like my beliefs set me apart from the norm on campus

and that makes it more difficult for people to see me as a potential

friend rather than just another person who doesn‘t follow the crowd.”

“I don't feel like I have gotten involved enough. Also, socially I am

worried about if I will be able to make any more friends that are truly

good for me.”

“I don't have friends. People on my floor don't talk to me and don't

invite to me to hang out or anything.”

“I don't have many friends and just want to go home.”

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Surviving

“I did well in my classes, but I didn't make that many friends.”

“I didn't feel like I fit in, or belonged. Everyone else seemed

so happy, but I really didn't have that great of a time.”

“I didn't make any friends, which I didn't expect. Sometimes I

feel lonely.”

“I didn't make friends, and it is hard to take advantage of new

opportunities because the school feels hopelessly big.”

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Surviving“Time management is the most impossible thing on the planet.”

“I attend class, go to work, and complete my assignments. That is a

daily routine. I don't have the time to meet new people out of class.”

“Trying to balance work along with studying.”

“I've taken advanced classes my whole life, but nothing really

prepared me for the real responsibilities that come with being a

college student. I haven't had the greatest time transitioning to

college - the outside classwork, the studying, etc. - but I feel I'm

catching on.”

“My grades are fine, but it's exhausting and I don't get enough sleep.”

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Surviving

“School is so invasive, I feel like I can't do everything I want to

do in my everyday life thus I feel not myself when I have so

much school work to do.”

“Simply the fact that homework and time management are still

a challenge I am working on.”

“Sometimes I feel like the hard work I think I put into an

assignment is does not reflect the grade I receive so it kind of

crushes my momentum to continue trying harder.”

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What Works to

Enhance Thriving?

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Student Organizations or Groups

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3.94

4.29

4.39

4.49

4.79

3.75

3.95

4.15

4.35

4.55

4.75

4.95

0 1 2 3-5 Over 5

Thriving

Student Organizations or Groups

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-.40

-.30

-.20

-.10

.00

.10

.20

.30

.40

.50

.60

0 1 2 3-5 Over 5

Engaged Learning Academic Determination Social Connectedness

Diverse Citizenship Positive Perspective Sense of Community

Outcomes Measures

Student Organizations or Groups

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4.15

4.49

4.00

4.10

4.20

4.30

4.40

4.50

4.60

.00 1.00

Thriving

Student Organizations or Groups

Participated in a Student

Club/OrganizationDid not Participate

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-.35

-.30

-.25

-.20

-.15

-.10

-.05

.00

.05

.10

.15

.00 1.00

Engaged Learning Academic Determination Social Connectedness

Diverse Citizenship Positive Perspective Sense of Community

Outcomes Measures

Student Organizations or Groups

Participated in a Student

Club/OrganizationDid not Participate

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Volunteering

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Volunteering

4.15

4.46

4.61

4.38

4.50

3.90

4.00

4.10

4.20

4.30

4.40

4.50

4.60

4.70

0 1 2 3-5 Over 5

Thriving

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Volunteering

-.30

-.20

-.10

.00

.10

.20

.30

.40

.50

.60

0 1 2 3-5 Over 5

Engaged Learning Academic Determination Social Connectedness Diverse Citizenship

Positive Perspective Sense of Community Outcomes Measures

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Volunteering

-.30

-.20

-.10

.00

.10

.20

.30

.00 1.00

Engaged Learning Academic Determination Social Connectedness

Diverse Citizenship Positive Perspective Sense of Community

Outcomes Measures

Did not Volunteer Volunteered

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Volunteering

4.15

4.49

4.05

4.10

4.15

4.20

4.25

4.30

4.35

4.40

4.45

4.50

4.55

.00 1.00

Thriving

Did not Volunteer Volunteered

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Employment

474, 69%

22, 3%

119, 17%

55, 8%22, 3%

0 Hours 1-5 Hours 6-10 Hours 11-15 Hours Over 15 Hours

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Employment

4.31

4.564.53

4.42

4.05

3.80

3.90

4.00

4.10

4.20

4.30

4.40

4.50

4.60

0 Hours (n = 404) 1-5 Hours (n = 18) 6-10 Hours (n = 103) 11-15 Hours (n = 40) Over 15 Hours (n = 19)

Thriving

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Employment

-.80

-.60

-.40

-.20

.00

.20

.40

.60

0 Hours 1-5 Hours 6-10 Hours 11-15 Hours Over 15 Hours

Engaged Learning Academic Determination Social Connectedness Diverse Citizenship

Positive Perspective Sense of Community Outcomes Measures

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Living on Campus

3.97

4.35

3.85

3.95

4.05

4.15

4.25

4.35

4.45

Off-Campus (n = 194) On-Campus (n = 1,000)

Thriving

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Living on Campus

-.25

-.20

-.15

-.10

-.05

.00

.05

.10

.15

Off-Campus (n = 190-208) On-Campus (n = 992-1000)

Engaged Learning Academic Determination Social Connectedness

Diverse Citizenship Positive Perspective Sense of Community

Outcomes Measures

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Strengths Connections

-1.25

-0.71

-0.12-0.03

0.07

0.38

-1.40

-1.20

-1.00

-.80

-.60

-.40

-.20

.00

.20

.40

.60

not even surviving barely surviving surviving somewhat thriving thriving most ofthe time

consistentlythriving

Strengths Awareness

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Strengths Connections

r = .48

r = .38

r = .32

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Strengths Connections: Academic Determination

r = .34

r = .44

r = .44

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Strengths Connections: Housing

& Residence Life

4.29

4.14

3.81

4.42

4.3

3.95

3.75

3.85

3.95

4.05

4.15

4.25

4.35

4.45

4.55

White Students of Color International

Thriving

No Strengths Discussions in Housing and Residence Life

Strengths Discussions in Housing and Residence Life

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Strengths Connections: Career

Counseling

4.28

4.14

3.78

4.36 4.384.33

3.6

3.7

3.8

3.9

4

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

White Students of Color International

Thriving

No Strengths Discussions with Career Counselors

Strengths Discussions with Career Counselors (n = 157)

(n = 1,001)

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Strengths Connections

-.20

-.15

-.10

-.05

.00

.05

.10

.15

No (n = 549=560) Yes (n = 606-615)

Discussing Strengths with an Academic Advisor

Outcomes Measures Social Connectedness Academic Determination Engaged Learning

Diverse Citizenship Sense of Community Positive Perspective

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Strengths Connections

4.28

4.71

4.20

4.30

4.40

4.50

4.60

4.70

4.80

No Strengths Discussion with an Academic Advisor Strengths Discussion with an Academic Advisor

Thriving

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Strengths Connections

4.3

4.04

3.71

4.4

4.24

4.03

3.6

3.7

3.8

3.9

4

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

White Students of Color International

No Strengths Discussion with An Academic Advisor

Strengths Discussion with an Academic Advisor

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Thank you!

+ Presentations posted on the OIR website

+ Contact:

+ Krista Soria, [email protected]

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References

+ Schreiner, L. A. (2010). The “Thriving Quotient”: A new vision for

student success. About Campus, May-June, 2-10.

+ Schreiner, L. A., Primrose, B., Kammer, R., Quick, D., & Petridis,

H. (2012). Thriving in college: A new future for higher education.

Presentation at NASPA, Phoenix, AZ.


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