1. Faculty Perceptions of the Importance of Selected Educational Outcomes Findings from the 1998, 2001, and 2004 UCLA HERI Faculty Surveys Cathy Sanders Director of Assessment Office of Institutional Research UNC Charlotte

2. UNC Charlotte faculty participating in the UCLA HERI Faculty Survey were asked to rate the importance of the following undergraduate educational goals…

3. Developing the ability to think critically

4. Preparing students for employment after college

5. Preparing students for graduate or advanced education

6. Developing moral character

7. Providing for students’ emotional development

8. Helping students develop personal values

9. Enhancing students’ self- understanding

10. Instilling in students a commitment to community service

11. Preparing students for responsible citizenship

12. Enhancing students’ knowledge of and appreciation for other racial/ethnic groups

13. Helping students master knowledge in a discipline

14. Developing creative capacities

15. Instilling a basic appreciation of the liberal arts

16. Enhancing spiritual development

17. Promoting ability to write effectively

18. Facilitating search for meaning/purpose in life