Publications using Division of Student Affairs data
Researchers from across the country are interested in learning more about students at the University of Michigan. The Division of Student Affairs helps the University community and beyond understand our student population better.
Dissertations, factbooks, and the Student Affairs Research series, "What's on Our Students' Minds," make use of data available through the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Michigan. For more information about possible linkages, contact us at studentsminds@umich.edu.
Dissertations using Division of Student Affairs data
The following dissertations have used CIRP or other data from the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Michigan. Contact us to explore the possibilities that may be possible for your doctoral work.
Votruba, D. C. (2007). Interpersonal Guilt and College Adjustment among First-Generation College Students. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Smith College School of Social Work. (Doctor of Philosophy: Social Work.)
Veenstra, C. P. (2007). Modeling Freshman Engineering Success. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Michigan College of Engineering. (Doctor of Philosophy: Industrial and Operations Engineering.)
What IS on our Students' Minds?
Linking research from across the country and throughout the University of Michigan, the latest publication from Student Affairs Research brings issues of interest from throughout the Division of Student Affairs and helps the University community understand our student population better.
This series "What's on Our Students' Minds," is available by request for University of Michigan faculty and staff members by emailing studentsminds@umich.edu.
First Generation Students: Pioneers in the 21st Century
In a diverse student body, some students may find themselves more isolated than others. Students who are the first in their family to enter higher education are among these groups. What challenges and expectations do these students have? What services and considerations do we, as educators and student affairs professionals, need to make to serve this part of our university community?
Matney, M. M. (2003). "First Generation Students: Pioneers in the 21st Century." What's on Our Student's Minds, 1 (1).
Comparison of University of Michigan Students: 1993 (Middle of Generation X) to 2002 (Beginning of Millennial Generation)
How does the Generation X entering class in 1993 compare to the Millennial Generation entering class of 2002? How have our students changed in less than ten years, and what does the future hold for our students? References the work of Howe and Strauss and the 2000 book Millennials Rising: The Next Great Generation.
Matney, M. M. (2003). "Comparison of University of Michigan Students 1993 (Middle of Generation X) to 2002 (Beginning of Millennial Generation)." What's on Our Student's Minds, 1 (2).
Religious and Spiritual Development of UM Students
Many consider the college experience to be one of self-discovery and personal expression. How do our students express their "religiousness" and spirituality? What faiths and religious beliefs make up the spectrum of expression that our students embody? For students who feel they are highly religious, how does that translate to the rest of their life aspirations and experiences?
Matney, M. M. (2004). "Religious and Spiritual Development of UM Students." What's on Our Student's Minds, 1 (3).
Working (it all) out: Physical Health, Gender, and Self Confidence
Trends across the nation find more and more Americans are overweight and not maintaing an active lifestyle. How do our students compare? Do exercise and healthy activities affect student confidence? How do male and female students compare when looking at their physical activity?
Matney, M. M. (2004). "Working (it all) out: Physical Health, Gender, and Self Confidence." What's on Our Student's Minds, 1 (4).
Viewing 2003 Students with the Perspective of Recent National Events
Matney, M. M. (2004). "Viewing 2003 Students with the Perspective of Recent National Events." What's on Our Student's Minds, 1 (5).
Substantive dilemmas with substances: Student trends in use of alcohol and tobacco
As students arrive on campus, concerns about substance use arrive with them. Many constituencies have various concerns for student health, as well as for their education. Parents, fellow students, faculty, staff, and citizens at large hear numerous media accounts of substance use on campus. Within this issue, we examine direct information about University of Michigan students with regard to substance use, particularly alcohol and cigarettes.
Matney, M. M. (2006). "Substantive dilemmas with substances: Student trends in use of alcohol and tobacco." What's on Our Student's Minds, 2 (1).
Voting in the Streets: Students' Approach to Developing Political Identity
Embarking on a new chapter in life, entering college students often bring with them a certain curiosity, and a desire to make a difference in the world around them. How may this probing desire affect voting and political identity in students during college and in later years? Are students who hold "middle of the road" views less likely to be engaged in the community? Where do we draw the line when it comes to encouraging student activism and political expression?
Matney, M. M. (2006). "Voting in the Streets: Students' Approach to Developing Political Identity." What's on Our Student's Minds, 2 (2).
What Is Emerging in Research about Millennials?
For the past two decades, writers have speculated about how the Millennial Generation would emerge into adulthood. In 2005, almost all University of Michigan undergraduates, and many Michigan graduate and professional students, are part of this generation, which generally includes individuals born between 1980 and 2000. What we can learn from research, theory and demographic trends may shape how we educate these undergraduate and graduate students. This generation will most certainly shape universities nationwide. This is particularly true of highly selective institutions such as the University of Michigan, since the education at these universities is driven highly by the leadership and academic qualities of our students.
Matney, M. M. (2006). "What Is Emerging in Research about Millennials?" What's on Our Student's Minds, 2 (3).
Financial Resources and College Choice: How students envision college careers
In the State of Michigan and throughout America discussion about the affordability of higher education abounds. Of great concern is whether prospective students and their families can aspire to the full range of higher education institutions, and with what means they can achieve their educational goals. Throughout this issue, we will discuss key elements of this financial equation. Students' choices of institution, confidence in their ability to pay for college, and resources for financial support all play a role in their decisions to apply, enroll, and remain connected to any college or university.
Samuels, E. M., & Matney, M. M. (2007). "Financial Resources and College Choice: How students envision college careers" What's on Our Student's Minds, 3 (1).
Students' Gambling Behaviors and Beliefs in College
The growing presence of gambling in popular culture, such as ESPN's World Series of Poker, has been accompanied by more gambling activities on college campuses. Gambling has become more integrated into popular culture and has become commonplace among college-aged persons in particular. These trends forecast serious challenges for American colleges and universities. In this issue, we discuss the gambling behaviors and beliefs of college students in order to identify threats to their personal and educational welfare. We also address the discrepancies between students' behaviors and beliefs in order to show how those most threatened by the dangers of gambling may also be the most resistant to support and oversight.
Samuels, E. M., & Matney, M. M. (2007). "Students' Gambling Behaviors and Beliefs in College?" What's on Our Student's Minds, 3 (2).
Entering Student Profiles
Student Affairs Research has published entering student profiles since 1999. The profiles are a snapshot of the entering class of full-time, first-year students during their orientation at the University of Michigan, before they have experienced anything our university has to offer. Many departments within the University of Michigan have copies.
Matney, M. M. (2007). First Year Student Survey: 2006 Entering Student Profile. Summary Data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Division of Student Affairs.
Matney, M. M. (2006). First Year Student Survey: 2005 Entering Student Profile. Summary Data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Division of Student Affairs.
Matney, M. M. (2005). First Year Student Survey: 2004 Entering Student Profile. Summary Data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Division of Student Affairs.
Matney, M. M. (2004). First Year Student Survey: 2003 Entering Student Profile. Summary Data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Division of Student Affairs.
Additional profiles available on request for the College of Engineering; College of Literature, Science, and the Arts; Division of Kinesiology; School of Art and Design; School of Music; School of Nursing.
Matney, M. M. (2003). First Year Student Survey 1998-2002: 2002 Entering Student Profile. Summary Data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Division of Student Affairs.
Additional profiles for the College of Engineering; College of Literature, Science, and the Arts; Division of Kinesiology; School of Art and Design; School of Music; School of Nursing.
Matney, M. M. (2002). First Year Student Survey 1997-2001: 2001 Entering Student Profile. Summary Data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Division of Student Affairs.
Additional profiles for the College of Engineering; College of Literature, Science, and the Arts; Division of Kinesiology; School of Art and Design; School of Music; School of Nursing.
Matney, M. M. (2001). First Year Student Survey 1995-2000: 2000 Entering Student Profile. Summary Data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Division of Student Affairs.
Danielson, C. (2000). First Year Student Survey 1993-1999: 1999 Entering Student Profile. Summary Data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Division of Student Affairs.
