1
Did you begin college at this college or elsewhere?
54
Started here
46
Started elsewhere
4
In your experiences at this college during the current school year,
about how often have you done each of the following?
Very Some-
Often Often times Never
a. Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions
32 34 31 3
b. Made a class presentation
7 13
34
46
c. Prepared two or more drafts of a paper or assignment before
21 28 25 26
turning it in
d. Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas
19 25 33 23
or information from various sources
e. Come to class without completing readings or assignments
2 8 53 37
f. Worked with other students on projects during class
12 27 38 24
g. Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments
6 12
34
47
h. Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary)
2 6 22 69
i. Participated in a community-based project as a part of a regular course
3 5 12 80
j. Used the Internet or instant messaging to work on an assignment
30 27 25 18
k. Used e-mail to communicate with an instructor
19 22 36 22
l. Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor
18 28 43 11
m. Talked about career plans with an instructor or advisor
8 14
38
40
n. Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with instructors outside of class
5 12
35
48
o. Received prompt feedback (written or oral) from instructors on your performance
20 35 35 10
p. Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's standards or
20 29 38 13
expectations
q. Worked with instructors on activities other than coursework
2 8 17 72
r. Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class
21 31 33 15
(students, family members, co-workers, etc.)
s. Had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity other than
24 27 30 19
your own
t. Had serious conversations with students who differ from you in terms of their
19 22 35 23
religious beliefs, political opinions, or personal values
u. Skipped class
2 4 42 52
5
During the current school year, how much has your coursework at
this college emphasized the following mental activities?
Very Quite
Very
much a bit Some little
a. Memorizing facts, ideas, or methods from your courses and readings so you
31 39 22 8
can repeat them in pretty much the same form
b. Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory
27 42 26 6
c. Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information, or experiences in new ways
24 32 34 10
d. Making judgments about the value or soundness of information, arguments,
20 30 34 16
or methods
e. Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations
24 32 30 14
f. Using information you have read or heard to perform a new skill
27 35 27 10
The Community College Student Report 2007
Delgado Community College
Notes:
*
indicates a significant difference and effect size =>.2 between your college and your comparison group.
Items 2, 29, 30, 33, and 34 are not included in this report. See Table 1.
6 During the current school year, about how much
reading and writing have you done at this college? More
None 1 to 4 5 to 10 11 to 20 than 20
a. Number of assigned textbooks, manuals, books, or book-length
5 41
29
15
10
packs of course readings
b. Number of books read on your own (not assigned) for personal
30 48 12 6 5
enjoyment or academic enrichment
c. Number of written papers or reports of any length
18 36 28 13 5
7 Mark the box that best represents the extent to which your examinations during the current
school year have challenged you to do your best work at this college.
Extremely
7
6
5
4 3 2 1
Extremely
challenging
12 21 31 26 6 2 2
easy
8 Which of the following have you done, are you doing, or do you
plan to do while attending this college?
I have I plan I have not done
done to do nor plan to do
a. Internship, field experience, co-op experience, or clinical assignment
19 46 35
b. English as a second language course
8
6 86
c. Developmental/remedial reading course
21 7 72
d. Developmental/remedial writing course
23 8 69
e. Developmental/remedial math course
46 10 44
f. Study skills course
18 17 65
g. Honors course
6
22 72
h. College orientation program or course
25 11 64
i. Organized learning communities (linked courses/study groups led by
8
21 71
faculty or counselors)
9 How much does this college emphasize each of the following?
Very
Quite
Very
much a bit Some little
a. Encouraging you to spend significant amounts of time studying
32 38 25 5
b. Providing the support you need to help you succeed at this college
32 37 25 7
c. Encouraging contact among students from different economic, social, and racial
27 25 31 16
or ethnic backgrounds
d. Helping you cope with your non-academic
13 12 33 42
responsibilities (work, family, etc.)
e. Providing the support you need to thrive socially
15 17 37 31
f. Providing the financial support you need to afford your education
23 22 27 28
g. Using computers in academic work
34 32 23 11
10 About how many hours do you spend in a typical 7-day week doing each of the following?
None 1 – 5 6 - 10 11 - 20 21 - 30 More
than 30
a. Preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, rehearsing,
1 49
27
15 5 3
doing homework, or other activities related to your program)
b. Working for pay
19 5 8 8 17 43
c. Participating in college-sponsored activities (organizations,
85 12 2 1 0 0
campus publications, student government, intercollegiate or
intramural sports,etc.)
d. Providing care for dependents living with you (parents,
39 14 7 8 5 26
children, spouse, etc.)
e. Commuting to and from classes
5
63 18 9 2 3
11 Mark the number that best represents the quality of your relationships with people
at this college.
Your relationship with:
a.
Other Students
Friendly, supportive,
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Unfriendly, unsupportive,
sense of belonging
35 26 20 13 3 2 1
sense of alienation
b.
Instructors
A
vailable, helpful,
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Unavailable, unhelpful,
sympathetic
37 27 21 10 3 1 1
unsympathetic
c.
Administrative Personnel & Offices
Helpful, considerate,
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Unhelpful, inconsiderate,
flexible
18 18 17 21 12 7 7
rigid
12 How much has YOUR EXPERIENCE AT THIS COLLEGE contributed to your knowledge,
skills, and personal development in the following areas?
Very Quite Very
much a bit Some little
a. Acquiring a broad general education
28 41 23 9
b. Acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills
24 29 27 20
c. Writing clearly and effectively
24 35 27 14
d. Speaking clearly and effectively
24 29 28 19
e. Thinking critically and analytically
31 35 26 9
f. Solving numerical problems
27 30 28 15
g. Using computing and information technology
27 27 27 20
h. Working effectively with others
27 31 31 12
i. Learning effectively on your own
31 35 25 8
j. Understanding yourself
30 28 24 19
k. Understanding people of other racial and ethnic
23 26 29 22
l. Developing a personal code of values and ethics
22 23 28 26
m. Contributing to the welfare of your community
14 19 27 40
n. Developing clearer career goals
28 30 27 15
o. Gaining information about career opportunities
26 29 28 17
13 This section has three parts. Please answer all three sections, indicating
(1) HOW OFTEN you use the following services, (2) HOW SATISFIED you are with
the services, and (3) HOW IMPORTANT the services are to you AT THIS COLLEGE.
(1) Frequency of (2) Satisfaction (3) Importance
Use
Don't
Some- Rarely/ know Some- Not Some- Not
Often times Never N.A. Very what at all N.A. Very what at all
a. Academic advising/planning
14 40 38 8 23
44
13
20
66
26 8
b. Career counseling
9 22
51
19
18
30
15
38
57
24
19
c. Job placement assistance
4 8 49 39 7 19
15
59
41
24
35
d. Peer or other tutoring
7 23
46
24
19
29
11
41
44
30
26
e. Skill labs (writing, math, etc.)
17 27 35 21 27 30 8 35 53 29 18
f. Child care
4 4 37 55 4 10
13
72
30
18
52
g. Financial aid advising
19 30 31 20 20 30 23 27 65 16 19
h. Computer lab
21 30 30 18 32 32 7 29 58 25 17
i. Student organizations
3 10 46 41 9 22 12 56 30 30 40
j. Transfer credit assistance
6 22
40
32
14
27
16
43
55
21
24
k. Services to students with
4 5 35 56 10 13 10 66 49 15 35
disabilities
14 How likely is it that the following issues would cause you to withdraw from class or
from this college?
(Please respond to each item)
Some-
Very what Not
likely Likely likely likely
a. Working full-time
20 14 19 47
b. Caring for dependents
14 14 19 53
c. Academically unprepared
9 11
19
61
d. Lack of finances
26 19 21 34
e. Transfer to a 4-year college or university
30 17 18 34
15 How supportive are your friends of your attending this college?
54
Extremely
17
Somewhat
25
Quite a bit
4
Not Very
16 How supportive is your immediate family of your attending
66
Extremely
12
Somewhat
this college?
19
Quite a bit
3
Not Very
17 Indicate which of the following are your reasons/goals for attending this college.
(Please respond to each item)
Primary Secondary Not
goal goal a goal
a. Complete a certificate program
35 20 46
b. Obtain an associate degree
66 16 18
c. Transfer to a 4-year college or university
48 25 27
d. Obtain or update job-related skills
49 22 28
e. Self-improvement/personal enjoyment
50 25 24
f. Change careers
33 17 50
18 Indicate which of the following are
sources
you use to pay your tuition at this
college.
(Please respond to each item)
Major Minor Not
source source a source
a. My own income/savings
43 27 30
b. Parent or spouse/significant other's income/savings
27 20 54
c. Employer contributions
5
8 87
d. Grants & scholarships
37 10 52
e. Student loans (bank, etc.)
27 9 64
f. Public assistance
4
5 91
19 Since high school, which of the following types of schools have you attended other than
the one you are now attending?
(Please mark all that apply)
8
Proprietary (private) school or training program
11
Public vocational-technical school
17
Another community or technical college
41
4-year college or university
33
None
20 When do you plan to take classes at this college again?
8
I will accomplish my goal(s) during this term and will not be returning
5
I have no current plan to return
70
Within the next 12 months
17
Uncertain
21 At this college, in what range is your overall college grade average?
15
A
25
A- to B+
24
B
20
B- to C+
10
C
2
C- or lower
4
Do not have a GPA at this school
0
Pass/fail classes only
22 When do you most frequently take classes at this college?
(Mark one only)
71
Day classes (morning or afternoon)
29
Evening classes
0
Weekend classes
23 How many TOTAL credit hours have you earned at this college, not counting the
courses you are currently taking this term?
19
none
37
1-14 credits
18
15-29 credits
12
30-44 credits
7
45-60 credits
6
over 60 credits
24 At what other types of institutions are you taking classes this term?
(Please mark all that apply)
91
None
1
High school
1
Vocational/technical school
1
Another community or technical college
3
4-year college/university
3
Other
25 How many classes are you
presently
taking at OTHER institutions?
24
86
None
3
1 class
3
2 classes
2
3 classes
6
4 classes or more
26 Would you recommend this college to a friend or family member?
16
93
Yes
7
No
27 How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this college?
28
Excellent
54
Good
18
Fair
1
Poor
28 Do you have children who live with you?
35
Yes
65
No
31 Are you married?
20
Yes
80
No
32 Is English your native (first) language?
91
Yes
9
No
35 What is the highest academic credential you have earned?
2
None
77
High school diploma or GED
10
Vocational/technical certificate
5
Associate degree
5
Bachelor's degree
1
Master's/doctoral/professional degree
36 What is the highest level of education obtained by your:
Father Mother
a. Not a high school graduate
17 11
b. High school diploma or GED
34 34
c. Some college, did not complete degree
15 21
d. Associate degree
6
8
e. Bachelor's degree
11 14
f. Master's degree/1st professional
6
6
g. Doctorate degree
2
1
h. Unknown
10 5