Gonzaga University 2020 State of the Undergraduate Class

2020 STATE of the

Undergraduate

CLASS

2020 State of the Undergraduate Class - Introduction “We must know as much as we can about the actual context within which teaching and learning take place. As (educators) therefore, we need to understand the world of the student… What are the forces at work in them? How do they experience those forces influencing their attitudes, values and beliefs, and shaping their perceptions, judgments, and choices?”

-Fr. Vincent J. Duminuco, S.J. Excerpt from Pedagogy: A Practical Approach ('93)

This document captures some of the influences that are real and significant in how our students show up in the classroom and at GU in general. It will provide you with a snapshot of the types of behaviors, experiences, and beliefs to expect from an average class of 24 undergraduates. In particular, this year you will notice some shifts related to COVID-19.

The statistics used for are for illustration purposes. Data from GU's spring 2020 implementation of Wake Forest University's Wellbeing Assessment Survey and other national collegiate datasets are combined with records from various Gonzaga departments, to animate a selection of topics. The information is not meant to indicate that what happened with students over the last year, is exactly what you are going to encounter this semester. What we hope you get out of this is an enhanced awareness of the types of things our students experience, and often look to you for acknowledgement and guidance around.

Table of Contents Faculty/Staff Influence.............................................................p1 Mental Health & Well-Being..................................................p5 Departmental Engagement & Utilization.......................p10 Gender..........................................................................................p17 Career & Finances....................................................................p20

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STUDENTS AGREED OR STRONGLY AGREED THEY HEARD FACULTY/STAFF TALK ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF BEING INVOLVED IN ACTIVITIES AT GU Source: Wellbeing Assessment Survey

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STUDENTS AGREED OR STRONGLY AGREED THAT THEY FELTÂ RESPECTED BY THEIR PROFESSORS Source: Welllbeing Assessment Survey

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16

STUDENTS AGREED OR STRONGLY AGREEDÂ ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES THEY HAD AT GU HELPED THEM FEEL LIKE THEY BELONG Source: Wellbeing Assessment Survey

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10

STUDENTS AGREED OR STRONGLY AGREED THEY FOUND FACULTY/STAFF THEY COULDÂ TALK TO ABOUT THINGS THEY FIND MEANINGFUL IN LIFE

Source: Wellbeing Assessment Survey

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19 STUDENTS SAID THAT COVID-19 NEGATIVELY IMPACTED THEIR MENTAL HEALTH Source: Active Minds

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19

STUDENTS WHO LIVE ON CAMPUS AGREED OR STRONGLY AGREED THEY BUILTÂ MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS IN THEIR RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES Source: Housing and Residence Life

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5

STUDENTS DRANK ALCOHOL TO HELP THEMSELVES FEEL BETTER WHEN FACED WITH STRESSFUL EVENTS Source: Wellbeing Assessment Survey

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22 STUDENTS EXPERIENCED STRESS OR ANXIETY DUE TO COVID-19

Source: Active Minds

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18 STUDENTS HADÂ TROUBLE MAINTAINING A ROUTINE Source: Active Minds

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3 STUDENTS WORKED WITH A CASE MANAGER, AND 1 OF THEM SELF-REFERRED Source: Center for Cura Personalis

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4

STUDENTS SOUGHT LEARNING ASSISTANCE FROM A PEER TUTOR/ACADEMIC COACH Source: Center for Student Academic Success

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3 STUDENTS WERE PROVIDED WITH AN ACCOMMODATION PLAN AND SUPPORTED DURING UTILIZATIONÂ Source: Center for Student Academic Success

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2

STUDENTS ENGAGED IN A STUDENT CONDUCT OR ALTERNATIVE RESOLUTION PROCESS Source: Resolution Center for Student Conduct & Conflict

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18 STUDENTS WHO LIVE ON CAMPUS PARTICIPATED IN PROGRAMMING THROUGH HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE Source: Housing and Residence Life

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7 STUDENTS ENGAGED IN SERVICE Source: Center for Community Engagement

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1.5 STUDENTS MENTORED SPOKANE PUBLIC SCHOOLS YOUTH Source: Center for Community Engagement

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8.5

GEN Z STUDENTS KNOW SOMEONE WHO USES GENDER NEUTRAL PRONOUNS Source:Â Pew Research Center

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14

GEN Z STUDENTS SAY FORMS OR ONLINE FORMS SHOULD INCLUDE ADDITIONAL GENDER OPTIONS Source: Pew Research Center

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5 STUDENTS EXPERIENCED DISCRIMINATION AS A RESULT OF THEIR GENDER IN THE PAST YEAR Source: Wellbeing Assessment Survey

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12 STUDENTS WORKED AT A PAID JOB OR INTERNSHIP IN AN AVERAGE WEEK DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR Source: Wellbeing Assessment Survey

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11.5 STUDENTS EXPERIENCED A FINANCIAL SETBACK DUE TO COVID-19 Source: Active Minds

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23.5 STUDENTS RECEIVED GRANTS OR SCHOLARSHIPS FROM GONZAGA Source: Student Financial Services

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14 STUDENTS COMPLETED AN INTERNSHIP WHILE EARNING THEIR DEGREE Source: Career and Professional Development

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STUDENTS MET WITH A CAREER COACH TO TALK ABOUT THEIR PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Source: Career and Professional Development

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16.5 STUDENTS ARE STILL HOPEFUL ABOUT ACHIEVING THEIR SCHOOL-RELATED GOALS AND FUTURE JOB PROSPECTS Source: Active Minds

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References Active Minds: https://www.activeminds.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/StudentSurvey-Infographic.pdf Pew Research Center: https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/essay/on-the-cusp-of-adulthoodand-facing-an-uncertain-future-what-we-know-about-gen-z-so-far/ Wellbeing Assessment Survey: please contact ohp@gonzaga.edu for data inquiries

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2020 State of the Undergraduate Class