1. Here are some quick stats to whet your appetite The average Olivet female student is – Significantly more optimistic in foreign affairs than Olivet males.

2. The average Olivet female student is – Significantly more optimistic in foreign affairs than Olivet males. – And more economically liberal than a full 70% of Olivet males

3. The average Olivet female student is – Significantly more optimistic in foreign affairs than Olivet males. – And more economically liberal than a full 70% of Olivet males – And more socially conservative than 3/4ths of Olivet males

4. The average Olivet female student is – Significantly more optimistic in foreign affairs than Olivet males. – And more economically liberal than 70% of Olivet males – And more socially conservative than 3/4ths of Olivet males That’s quite a gender gap

5. Libertarians (26.3) None, but leaning Rep (26.0) None, but leaning Dem (25.6) Republican (24.9) Democrat (24.4) “None at all” (23.6) When Olivetians declare a political party, which ones have the highest average ACT score?

6. Libertarians (26.3) None, but leaning Rep (26.0) None, but leaning Dem (25.6) Republican (24.9) Democrat (24.4) “None at all” (23.6) When Olivetians declare a political party, which ones have the highest average ACT score?

7. Libertarians (26.3) None, but leaning Rep (26.0) None, but leaning Dem (25.6) Republican (24.9) Democrat (24.4) “None at all” (23.6) When Olivetians declare a political party, which ones have the highest average ACT score?

8. Libertarians (26.3) None, but leaning Rep (26.0) None, but leaning Dem (25.6) Republican (24.9) Democrat (24.4) “None at all” (23.6) When Olivetians declare a political party, which ones have the highest average ACT score?

9. Libertarians (26.3) None, but leaning Rep (26.0) None, but leaning Dem (25.6) Republican (24.9) Democrat (24.4) “None at all” (23.6) When Olivetians declare a political party, which ones have the highest average ACT score?

10. Libertarians (26.3) None, but leaning Rep (26.0) None, but leaning Dem (25.6) Republican (24.9) Democrat (24.4) “None at all” (23.6) When Olivetians declare a political party, which ones have the highest average ACT score?

11. Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%)

12. Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%)

13. Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%)

14. Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%)

15. Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%)

16. Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%)

17. Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%)

18. Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%)

19. Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%)

20. Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%)

21. Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Sch of Religion() Sch of Education (22.3%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%) College of Arts & Sci (22.2%) Sch of Professional Studies

22. Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Sch of Religion() Sch of Education (22.3%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%) College of Arts & Sci (22.2%) Sch of Professional Studies

23. Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Sch of Religion() Sch of Education (22.3%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%) College of Arts & Sci (22.2%) Sch of Prof. Studies (27.6%)

24. Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Sch of Religion (15.4%)() Sch of Education (22.3%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%) College of Arts & Sci (22.2%) Sch of Prof. Studies (27.6%)

25. Brace yourself, these questions can be intense

26. Questions about our social life together “There should be (laws / laws for those under 18 / no laws) against pornography” “A person should be able to end their own life – for any reason – because they are tired of living and ready to die – because they have an incurable disease – because they’ve asked to not be resuscitated if they fall unconscious – never” “Should marijuana be made legal or kept illegal?” Several abortion questions, specifically

27. Should abortion be legal, illegal or “don’t know” when – the woman’s life is endangered by the pregnancy – the pregnancy is a result of rape – there is a strong chance of serious birth defect in the baby – the family is low income and can’t afford any more children – the woman is not married and does not want to marry the man – the woman wants it for any reason

28. Questions about economics: “Should the government try to lessen the gap between rich and poor? Strongly agree, agree, don’t know, disagree, strongly disagree” “Are taxes for ‘rich people’ higher, about right, or lower than they should be? Too high, about right, too low. Don’t know” “The minimum wage should – Lift workers out of poverty, – Cover basic necessitates: food, shelter – Not exist. It’s government intrusion into markets, or – Don’t know”

29. More questions about economics “We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. For the following questions, say whether you think we’re spending too much, too little or the right amount of money on…” – Improving the conditions of blacks/African Americans – Halting the rising crime rate – Education – Drug addiction – Improving and protecting the environment – Parks and recreation – Assistance for the poor – Improving and protecting the nation’s health – National defense – Assistance to other countries

30. Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question

31. Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More conservative More liberal Olivet avg.

32. Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More conservative More liberal Olivet avg.

33. Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More conservative More liberal Olivet avg.

34. Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More conservative More liberal

35. Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More conservative More liberal

36. Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More conservative More liberal

37. Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More conservative More liberal

38. Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More conservative More liberal

39. Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More conservative More liberal

40. Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More conservative More liberal

41. Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More conservative More liberal

42. Should abortion be legal, illegal or “don’t know” when – the woman’s life is endangered by the pregnancy – the pregnancy is a result of rape – there is a strong chance of serious birth defect in the baby – the family is low income and can’t afford any more children – the woman is not married and does not want to marry the man – the woman wants it for any reason More conservative More liberal

43. Should abortion be legal, illegal or “don’t know” when – the woman’s life is endangered by the pregnancy – the pregnancy is a result of rape – there is a strong chance of serious birth defect in the baby – the family is low income and can’t afford any more children – the woman is not married and does not want to marry the man – the woman wants it for any reason More conservative More liberal But more than 1 out of 5 answers were “don’t know”

44. economics “We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. For the following questions, say whether you think we’re spending too much, too little or the right amount of money on…” Improving the conditions of blacks/African Americans Halting the rising crime rate Education Drug addiction Improving and protecting the environment Parks and recreation Assistance for the poor Improving and protecting the nation’s health Assistance to other countries More conservative More liberal

45. economics “We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. For the following questions, say whether you think we’re spending too much, too little or the right amount of money on…” Improving the conditions of blacks/African Americans Halting the rising crime rate Education Drug addiction Improving and protecting the environment Parks and recreation Assistance for the poor Improving and protecting the nation’s health Assistance to other countries More conservative More liberal

46. Social Questions More Regulatory/ More democracy Less Regulatory/ Less democracy 0

47. Social Questions More Regulatory/ More democracy Less Regulatory/ Less democracy Olivet Avg. is more conservative than existing laws, by around 15% of the variance. That’s really big..30 0

48. Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More Regulation/ More Democracy Less Regulation/ Less Democracy 0

49. Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More Regulation/ More Democracy Less Regulation/ Less Democracy.13 0 Olivet’s more regulatory of economic issues, too.

50. Economic Regulation / Democracy +1.00 Social Regulation / Democracy +1.00

51. Economic Regulation / Democracy +1.00 Social Regulation / Democracy

52. Economic Regulation / Democracy +1.00 Social Regulation / Democracy “Don’t regulate our lives. Laws just get in our way.”

53. Economic Regulation / Democracy +1.00 Social Regulation / Democracy “Don’t stop democracy. The wealthy should pay more, and our laws should reflect our values.”

54. Economic Regulation / Democracy +1.00 Social Regulation / Democracy “Regulate markets, not our private lives. Government can help the poor, but stinks at making us more moral.”

55. Economic Regulation / Democracy +1.00 Social Regulation / Democracy “Leave markets alone, but uphold our values. Laws are barriers to markets, but should protect virtue and punish vice.”

56. Economic Regulation / Democracy +1.00 Social Regulation / Democracy Democrats Republicans

57. Economic Regulation / Democracy +1.00 Attitudes or Ideological Bents American Liberal American Conservative Libertarian Communitarian Green Party populism Christian Right Catholic Social Justice

58. Economic Regulation / Democracy +1.00 Social Regulation / Democracy Democrats Republicans

59. Economic Regulation / Democracy +1.00 Social Regulation / Democracy Democrats Republicans Olivet’s average

60. Foreign affairs questions Patriotism is an overrated quality If our leader meets with our enemies, it makes us appear weak We must use our military from time to time to protect our supply of oil, to avoid a national crisis It does not make sense to try to understand terrorist because they are self-evidently evil Strongly agree, Agree, Don’t know, Disagree Strongly disagree

61. Foreign affairs questions Patriotism is an overrated quality If our leader meets with our enemies, it makes us appear weak We must use our military from time to time to protect our supply of oil, to avoid a national crisis It does not make sense to try to understand terrorist because they are self-evidently evil Strongly agree, Agree, Don’t know, Disagree Strongly disagree

62. Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important

63. Foreign affairs questions Patriotism is an overrated quality If our leader meets with our enemies, it makes us appear weak We must use our military from time to time to protect our supply of oil, to avoid a national crisis It does not make sense to try to understand terrorist because they are self-evidently evil Strongly agree, Agree, Don’t know, Disagree Strongly disagree Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

64. Foreign affairs questions Patriotism is an overrated quality If our leader meets with our enemies, it makes us appear weak We must use our military from time to time to protect our supply of oil, to avoid a national crisis It does not make sense to try to understand terrorist because they are self-evidently evil Strongly agree, Agree, Don’t know, Disagree Strongly disagree Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

65. Foreign affairs questions Patriotism is an overrated quality If our leader meets with our enemies, it makes us appear weak We must use our military from time to time to protect our supply of oil, to avoid a national crisis It does not make sense to try to understand terrorist because they are self-evidently evil Strongly agree, Agree, Don’t know, Disagree Strongly disagree Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

66. Foreign affairs questions Patriotism is an overrated quality If our leader meets with our enemies, it makes us appear weak We must use our military from time to time to protect our supply of oil, to avoid a national crisis It does not make sense to try to understand terrorist because they are self-evidently evil Strongly agree, Agree, Don’t know, Disagree Strongly disagree Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

67. Foreign affairs questions Patriotism is an overrated quality If our leader meets with our enemies, it makes us appear weak We must use our military from time to time to protect our supply of oil, to avoid a national crisis It does not make sense to try to understand terrorist because they are self-evidently evil Strongly agree, Agree, Don’t know, Disagree Strongly disagree Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

68. Foreign affairs questions Patriotism is an overrated quality If our leader meets with our enemies, it makes us appear weak We must use our military from time to time to protect our supply of oil, to avoid a national crisis It does not make sense to try to understand terrorist because they are self-evidently evil Strongly agree, Agree, Don’t know, Disagree Strongly disagree Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

69. Foreign affairs questions Patriotism is an overrated quality If our leader meets with our enemies, it makes us appear weak We must use our military from time to time to protect our supply of oil, to avoid a national crisis It does not make sense to try to understand terrorist because they are self-evidently evil Strongly agree, Agree, Don’t know, Disagree Strongly disagree Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

70. Foreign affairs questions Patriotism is an overrated quality If our leader meets with our enemies, it makes us appear weak We must use our military from time to time to protect our supply of oil, to avoid a national crisis It does not make sense to try to understand terrorist because they are self-evidently evil Strongly agree, Agree, Don’t know, Disagree Strongly disagree Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

71. Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

72. Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

73. Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

74. Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

75. Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

76. Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

77. Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

78. Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

79. Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

80. Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

81. Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

82. Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

83. Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

84. Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

85. And so Olivet students are: – More conservative socially than an average American

86. And so Olivet students are: – More conservative socially than an average American – But more liberal economically,

87. And so Olivet students are: – More conservative socially than an average American – But more liberal economically, – And more optimistic or idealistic (read liberal) in foreign affairs

88. SocialRegEconRegForeignAffairsACTquintiles nonPSCI Mean.3241.14179-.294732.85 N 545 483 Political Science Major Mean.0790.04500-.309733.19 N 70 62 Total Mean.2962.13077-.296442.89 N 615 545