Abstract
The CSS is a senior survey that provides information about a number of student outcomes including: satisfaction with the college experience; involvement; cognitive and affective development; values, attitudes, and goals; and degree and career aspirations. The CSS can also be used to measure change from freshman to senior year when used in conjunction with The Freshman Survey (CIRP). The instrument may also be used to assess a myriad of liberal arts outcomes. When used in conjunction with the CIRP Freshman Survey, more in-depth information regarding the interaction between inputs and the liberal arts learning environment may be garnered in order to inform understanding of outcomes. The instrument is flexible, allowing for the assessment of a number of pre-determined outcomes or the addition of outcomes specific to a particular institution. The CSS was not designed to specifically assess liberal arts educational outcomes; therefore, additional forms of assessment are necessary in order to truly learn about such outcomes.