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2020 On April 17, The Phillipian, vol. CXLIII, sent out the 2020 “State of the Academy” survey to all Andover students in the hopes of obtaining valuable information about the school community. Despite the challenges of not being on campus, The Phillipian received a participation rate of 93.2 percent of the student body— 1043 participants— surpassing our expectations. The anonymous survey asked a comprehensive set of 185 questions, comprised of ten sections: General, Politics & Worldview, Wellness, Sex, Drugs & Alcohol, School, Campus Culture, Community Diversity, Discipline, and COVID-19. The 2020 issue is the first to include a Campus Culture section, as well as a COVID-19 section. We sincerely thank members of the student body for their willingness to share information and personal experiences for this special issue of The Phillipian, and we hope that the State of the Academy will serve to inform, enlighten, and create a more holistic narrative of the students at Andover. Access the traditional PDF version of SOTA here. Website by Anthony Kim and Samson Zhang with contributions from Jeffrey Pan and Alex Turk. Melinda Zhang/The Phillipian Sections General Politics & Worldview Campus Culture School Discipline Sex Drugs & Alcohol Wellness COVID-19 Community Diversity Previous Years' Surveys 2019 2018 2016

General 1042 students responded 93.2% of the student body participated in this survey What class are you in? Editor’s note: one student did not select a class year. Geographic Distribution What type of community do you currently live in? Where are you from? Are you a boarding or a day student? Race & Ethnicity What is your race? What is your ethnicity? *For this question, respondents were given the option to select more than one answer if applicable. With which religion/faith system do you currently identify, if any? *For this question, respondents were given the option to select more than one answer if applicable. What is your sex? What is your gender identity? What is your sexual orientation? What is your romantic orientation? Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation Editor's note: Correlated statistics from respondents who identify as agender, genderfluid, genderqueer, nonbinary, and other gender identities have been removed in an effort to protect the complete anonymity of these respondents. What is your net family income? Perceived Socioeconomic Class by Net Income Are you on any form of financial aid? Legacy Do you have an immediate family member that is currently attended or has attended Andover? By Net Income How many of your parents graduated from college? Varsity Are you a varsity athlete? By Net Income Do you have a learning disability? How would you describe your temperament? Do you personally know someone who has been incarcerated?

Politics and Worldview At Andover, 13% of respondents identify as Conservative while three times as many respondents (39%) identify as Liberal. 93.3% of Conservatives report needing to censor themselves due to their political leaning, compared to 38.6% of Liberals. While 43.2% of respondents believe reverse racism exists, that number is 62.9% among Juniors and 29.6% among Seniors. 97.4% of respondents support “the advocacy of women’s rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes” while 65.1% of respondents consider themselves feminists. The majority of respondents (65.9%) believe that humans are entirely responsible for climate change, 33.4% of respondents believe humans are partially responsible, and 0.8% of respondents say humans are not responsible at all. What is your political affiliation? Political Affiliation By Gender Identity Editor's note: Correlated statistics from respondents who identify as agender, genderfluid, genderqueer, nonbinary, and other gender identities have been removed in an effort to protect the complete anonymity of these respondents. Student Leadership by Political Affiliation How do you get your news? Top 5 News Sources News Source by Political Affiliation How informed do you believe you are about politics and/or current events? Respondents who identified as conservative or socialist are 2.3 and 3.9 times, respectively, more likely than other respondents to report that they are “extremely informed." How informed are you about your local politics? Self-Censorship While at Andover, have you ever felt the need to censor yourself due to your political leaning? Affirmative Action “the practice or policy of favoring individuals belonging to groups known to have been discriminated against previously” (Oxford Dictionaries) Do you support affirmative action in academic institutions? Percentage by Class Year Percentage by Race Reverse Racism “prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism on the basis of race directed against a member of a dominant or privileged racial group” (Oxford Dictionaries) Editor’s Note: The Phillipian used the Oxford Dictionaries' definition of reverse racism and acknowledges significant flaws with it. To read our full statement, please see the following: statement. Do you believe that reverse racism exists? By Class Year Do you support the Black Lives Matter movement? Editor’s Note: These numbers, as was all of the data in SOTA 2020, were collected between April 17 and 24, 2020. Immigration & Border Security Do you believe that it should be easier to legally immigrate to the United States? Do you believe that the United States should increase border security? Feminism Do you support "the advocacy of women's rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes?" Do you consider yourself a feminist? Womens Rights x Feminist Do you support "the advocacy of women's rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes?" X Do you consider yourself a feminist? Percentage by Gender Identity Editor's note: Correlated statistics from respondents who identify as agender, genderfluid, genderqueer, nonbinary, and other gender identities have been removed in an effort to protect the complete anonymity of these respondents. Abortion Do you think that people should have the right to have an abortion? By Gender Identity Editor's note: Correlated statistics from respondents who identify as agender, genderfluid, genderqueer, nonbinary, and other gender identities have been removed in an effort to protect the complete anonymity of these respondents. Do you believe humans are responsible for climate change? Prison System X Incarceration Do you believe that the current prison system in the United States should be changed? X Do you personally know someone who has been incarcerated? Firearm X Community Does your family own firearms? X What type of community do you currently live in?

Campus Culture This year, respondents were asked to answer a series of questions aimed to shed light on campus culture at Andover. 87.8% of four year students and 57.1% of one year students who responded believe that the Student Council is unable to implement meaningful changes. 73.8% of respondents believed that Andover should pursue a more comprehensive climate curriculum, although only 5.9% of respondents regularly attend Climate Cafe events. When compared with political belief, 62.4% of respondents who identify as Conservative believe that Andover does not promote ideological diversity within its speakers. 87.5% of respondents disagree with Andover’s decision to prohibit Uppers and non-Andover students from attending prom. Student Council Do you think that Student Council is able to implement meaningful changes? Responses by Years Attended Editor's note: Correlated statistics from respondents who have attended Andover for five years have been removed in an effort to protect the complete anonymity of these respondents. Climate Change Does the school do enough to combat climate change? Should Andover pursue a more comprehensive climate curriculum? Climate Cafe 5.9% of respondents regularly attend Climate Cafes 25.9% of respondents regularly have attended one or two Climate Cafes If you haven’t attended a climate cafe, why not? *I have attended a climate cafe before Fossil Fuel Do you believe that Andover should divest from fossil fuel companies? By Net Income By Political Affiliation Land Acknowledgements "a formal statement that recognizes and respects Indigenous Peoples as traditional stewards of this land and the enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories" (Northwestern University) Do you support land acknowledgements at large gatherings on campus such as ASM? By Gender Identity Editor's note: Correlated statistics from respondents who identify as agender, genderfluid, genderqueer, nonbinary, and other gender identities have been removed in an effort to protect the complete anonymity of these respondents. Do you think that Andover should have a “day on” for Indigenous People’s Day? MLK Day Do you feel that the MLK Day curriculum is adequate? By Ethnicity Editor's note: Correlated statistics from respondents who identify as North African or Pacific Islander have been removed in an effort to protect the complete anonymity of these respondents. Ideological Diversity Do you think the school promotes ideological diversity in its selection of speakers? By Political Affiliation Rape Culture Do you believe there is rape culture at Andover? "a society or environment whose prevailing social attitudes have the effect of normalizing or trivializing sexual assualt and abuse" (Oxford Dictionaries) Editor’s note: this question was included in the “Politics & Worldview” section in previous years. By Gender Identity Editor's note: Correlated statistics from respondents who identify as agender, genderfluid, genderqueer, nonbinary, and other gender identities have been removed in an effort to protect the complete anonymity of these respondents. Do you believe that the Blue Key Head Valentines tradition undermines consent? Do you think Andover should reconsider its partnership with Aramark? Do you think Andover students adequately respect the Commons staff? Do you support combined 9th/10th grade dorms? Prom Do you agree with the school’s decision to prohibit Uppers and non-Andover students from attending prom? By Class Year Do you think that Andover prioritizes/glorifies athletics (compared to music, art, robotics, etc.)? Do you think that the Shuman Office of Admissions does a good job of accurately presenting the school? How often do you order food? How often do you make purchases in the Den?

School At Andover, students spend an average of four hours on homework per day. In comparison to previous years since 2016, this year’s respondents hold the highest average rounded Winter 2019-2020 G.P.A. of 5.25. 45.9% of respondents have switched or attempted to switch teachers in order to attain a better grade, while only 20.5% of respondents believe a “4” is a good grade. While 41.0% of respondents have considered leaving Andover permanently, 90.8% would still make the decision to attend Andover in the first place. Additionally, 69.6% of respondents participate in extracurricular activities because they believe it will help their chances of attending a selective college. G.P.A. 5.25 was the average Winter 2019-2020 G.P.A. What was your rounded Winter 2019-2020 G.P.A.? By Gender Identity Editor's note: Correlated statistics from respondents who identify as agender, genderfluid, genderqueer, nonbinary, and other gender identities have been removed in an effort to protect the complete anonymity of these respondents. Average G.P.A. since 2016 *This question uses data from the 2016 to 2020 State of the Academy surveys. 20.5% of respondents think that a "4" is a good grade Subject Preference Do you typically prefer STEM courses or humanities courses? By Gender Identity Editor's note: Correlated statistics from respondents who identify as agender, genderfluid, genderqueer, nonbinary, and other gender identities have been removed in an effort to protect the complete anonymity of these respondents. Time Spent on Coursework Andover students spend an average of 4.24 hours on coursework daily. By Gender Identity Editor's note: Correlated statistics from respondents who identify as agender, genderfluid, genderqueer, nonbinary, and other gender identities have been removed in an effort to protect the complete anonymity of these respondents. Do you have difficulty finding suitable places to study on campus? Learning Accomodation Do you think Andover adequately accommodates students with learning disabilities? Have you ever switched or attempted to switch teachers within the same course in order to attain a better grade? Do you think that the majority of your teachers care about your health and well-being? Have you ever considered leaving Andover permanently? Has attending Andover affected your relationship with your family? Andover and Self In general, has attending Andover significantly affected your character? By Temperament In retrospect, would you still make the decision to come to Andover? Would you want your children to attend Andover? By Class Year Andover and College Do you think attending Andover affects your chances of attending a selective college? By Net Income By Class Year By Location Editor's Note: Correlated statistics from respondents who come from United States - Discontiguous have been removed in an effort to protect the complete anonymity of these respondents. Do you participate in any extracurriculars because you think they will increase your chances of getting into a selective college? Are you a board member of a club on campus? Student Leadership Are you currently a student leader (prefect, proctor, DSM, EBI senior, cluster or school co-president) on campus? By Temperament

Discipline When an Andover student has committed a major offense, they are called upon a Disciplinary Committee (D.C.), although only 14.7% of respondents fully understand how the process works. 4.8% of respondents have sat before a D.C., and 70.1% of students believe that the D.C. system favors students with privileged backgrounds. When correlated with income, 61.8% of students whose net family income is $500,000 or above believe that the D.C. system favors privilege as opposed to 91.9% of students whose net family income is $34,999 or below. 43.0% of respondents have committed a major offense without being caught, and 30.4% have cheated on tests, quizzes, or in-class assignments while at Andover. Have you ever sat before a CCC or a DC? Which of the following disciplinary consequences have you received? Major Offenses Major offenses include, but are not limited to: academic dishonesty, drugs and alcohol, cruising, gambling, and downloading/sharing sexually explicit content Have you ever committed a major offense without being caught? By Boarding vs. Day Students School Rules Have you ever cruised (stayed out of your dorm or on campus after sign-in)? Have you ever cheated on any tests, quizzes, or in-class assessments while at Andover? Cheating by Class Year Have you ever plagiarized while at Andover? DC System Effectiveness Do you think that the DC system effectively disciplines students who are caught breaking school rules? Do you understand the Community Conduct Council (CCC) and Disciplinary Committee (DC) processes? By Boarding vs. Day Students The DC System, Privilege, and Net Family Income Do you think that the school’s disciplinary system favors students of privileged backgrounds? By Net Income By Class Year Do you think that the administration should have the right to search an entire dorm for contraband material? Do you support a change in room visit rules? Have you ever had a parietal?

Sex At Andover, 88.4% of Juniors, 67.2% of Lowers, 50.2% of Uppers, and 37.8% of Seniors have never engaged in sexual activity—defined as digital, oral, vaginal, or anal sex. 83.6% of respondents believe that there is a hookup culture at Andover, but only 32.9% of respondents have felt pressured to participate in it. 37.7% of respondents have had sex under the influence of drugs or alcohol. 76.5% of men feel comfortable telling friends that they masturbate, while only 32.2% of women feel the same way. Sexual Activity by Class Year How frequently, on average, do you engage in sexual activity? How many people have you engaged in sexual activity with? Do you consistently ask your partner for verbal consent? What protection do you use while engaging in sexual activity? Masturbation Editor's note: Correlated statistics from respondents who identify as agender, genderfluid, genderqueer, nonbinary, and other gender identities have been removed in an effort to protect the complete anonymity of these respondents. How frequently do you masturbate? Would you feel comfortable telling your friends that you masturbate? Have you ever been in a committed relationship? By Class Year Inter-Class Relationships If you are in a committed relationship, what class is your partner in? Hookup Culture Have you ever “hooked up” with someone you were not in a committed relationship with? Do you believe that there is a hook-up culture at Andover? By Class If yes, have you ever felt pressured by your peers to participate in Andover's hook-up culture? Partner Pressure Have you ever felt pressured by a partner to engage in sexual activity? By Gender Identity Editor's note: Correlated statistics from respondents who identify as agender, genderfluid, genderqueer, nonbinary, and other gender identities have been removed in an effort to protect the complete anonymity of these respondents. Sexual Education Over The Years *This question uses data from the 2016 to 2020 State of the Academy surveys. Have you ever sent a sexually explicit photo of yourself? 38% of respondents who have consumed drugs or alcohol have had sex under the influence. Do you watch pornography? X Do you consider yourself a feminist? Sexual Harassment Editor's note: Correlated statistics from respondents who identify as agender, genderfluid, genderqueer, nonbinary, and other gender identities have been removed in an effort to protect the complete anonymity of these respondents. Have you ever been sexually harassed? By Gender Identity Sexual Assault Editor's note: Correlated statistics from respondents who identify as agender, genderfluid, genderqueer, nonbinary, and other gender identities have been removed in an effort to protect the complete anonymity of these respondents. Have you ever been sexually assaulted? By Gender Identity

Drugs and Alcohol 57.0% of respondents have recreationally consumed alcohol either on campus, off campus, or both. 71.3% of respondents believe that the use of recreational drugs or alcohol is normalized at Andover. By cluster, the highest percentage of boarders who feel that their dorms significantly influence how they think about or use drugs and alcohol lives in Flagstaff. Additionally, 43.5% of student leaders have consumed drugs or alcohol in their dorms. Drugs by the Numbers Have you ever consumed alcohol recreationally? Have you ever used any tobacco products? Have you ever "juuled" or used a similar e-cigarette/pod vape nicotine-based product? Have you ever used marijuana? How often do you consume recreational drugs or alcohol on campus? Do you think that the use of recreational drugs or alcohol is normalized at Andover? Those who have consumed drugs or alcohol on campus If you consume recreational drugs or alcohol on campus, do you do so primarily to relieve stress? Study Drugs Have you ever used pharmaceutical drugs in the hopes of enhancing academic performance at Andover? Study Drugs vs. G.P.A. 5.1 is the average G.P.A. of respondents who use study drugs. 5.3 is the average G.P.A. of respondents who do not use study drugs. Have you ever used hallucinogens or hard drugs? *For this question, only answers that greater than 1% of the student body selected are shown. Dorm Culture Do you think your dorm significantly influences how you think about/use drugs and alcohol? For this question, all statistics include only the answers of boarding students 43.5% of student leaders have consumed drugs or alcohol in their dorms. Location In which of the following settings on campus have you been under the influence of recreational drugs or alcohol? Vape Use vs. Net Income Have you ever “juuled” or used a similar e-cigarette/pod vape nicotine-based product? Have you ever felt pressured by peers to consume recreational drugs or alcohol on campus? Have you ever sold someone recreational drugs, alcohol, or your prescription medication? Have you ever purchased, or do you own, a fake ID? Have you ever been sanctuaried?

Wellness On average, Andover students sleep just over 7 hours per night and spend 2.44 hours on social media each day, up slightly from 1.97 hours last year. 15.7% of respondents believe social media impacts their life more negatively than positively. 65.4% of respondents report skipping meals to catch up on sleep or homework. While 86.7% of respondents consider themselves happy at Andover, just 77.2% of respondents think that Andover students are happy. 74.7% of respondents have felt insecure about their intelligence, and 76.1% of respondents have felt insecure about their physical appearance. When correlated with gender identity, 56.9% of men feel insecure about their physical appearance as opposed to 93.2% of women. 82.2% of respondents believe they have an adequate support system on campus, with 94.1% of respondents finding that support in their friends. On average, how many hours of sleep do you get per night? 7.08 hours hours on average overall Social Media How does social media impact your life? What social media platforms do you use at Andover? By Gender Identity *Social media usage was approximately the same across gender with two exceptions Editor's note: Correlated statistics from respondents who identify as agender, genderfluid, genderqueer, nonbinary, and other gender identities have been removed in an effort to protect the complete anonymity of these respondents. Insecurity Do you feel insecure about your academic ability and/or intelligence? Do you feel insecure about your body, physical health, and/or appearance? By Social Media Usage By Gender Identity Mental Health Have you ever had, or do you currently have... Anxiety by Gender Identity Editor's note: Correlated statistics from respondents who identify as agender, genderfluid, genderqueer, nonbinary, and other gender identities have been removed in an effort to protect the complete anonymity of these respondents. Self-Harm 172 Andover students have engaged or currently engage in self-harm. Sykes Do you think that the mental health and counseling resources provided by the Sykes Wellness Center are sufficient? Have you ever been to the Sykes Wellness Center to see a counselor? Do you think that the mental health and counseling resources provided by the Sykes Wellness Center are sufficient? X Have you ever been to the Sykes Wellness Center to see a counselor? Counseling by Gender Identity Editor's note: Correlated statistics from respondents who identify as agender, genderfluid, genderqueer, nonbinary, and other gender identities have been removed in an effort to protect the complete anonymity of these respondents. Do you think that the physical health resources provided by the Sykes Wellness Center are sufficient? Happiness Generally speaking, do you think that Andover students are happy? Generally speaking, do you consider yourself happy at Andover? In retrospect, would you still make the decision to come to Andover? By Class Year By Temperament Support System What is your mental and/or emotional support system on campus? Do you feel as though you have an adequate mental and/or emotional support system on campus? Diet & Nutrition Do you skip meals in order to get more sleep and/or do school work? How often does a dietary restriction prevent you from eating at least one main course meal offered in Commons? Have you ever been bullied or hazed while at Andover?

COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread closures across the world, pushing Andover’s spring term online. 89.2% of SOTA respondents returned home for the spring term, and 97.8% are staying with family. As of the closure of the SOTA survey, 49.0% of respondents personally know someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. 89.1% of respondents believe that Andover has had enough of a reaction to the pandemic, while 50.6% of respondents have found their remote learning experience adequately educational. Where are you currently residing while off campus due to the pandemic? *Where "domestic" and "abroad" are in relation to your home country Whom are you staying with? *I am alone What time zone are you in relation to Andover (EDT)? Please round up to the nearest hour. 38 respondents do not have reliable access to WiFi/Internet where they are staying. 21 respondents do not have reliable access to their own device for academic purpose. Access to Quiet Spaces Do you have access to quiet spaces for academic purposes? By Net Income Do you think your remote learning experience has been adequately educational? Responses to the Pandemic How would you categorize Andover's response to the COVID-19 pandemic? How would you categorize the United States' response to the COVID-19 pandemic? Do you live with someone who is immunocompromised? COVID-19 Infections 49.0% ofrespondents know someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or has tested positive themself (as of March 24, 2020). Social Distancing Have you been practicing effective social distancing (more than 6 feet between you and others, avoiding nonessential travel, etc.)? Nonessential Travel Have you gone on vacation or engaged in nonessential travel since March 6, the last day of winter term?