Community College Survey of Student Engagement
Published October 2003
By the Office of Institutional Research
Spring 2003
Table of Contents page no.
Survey Background 1
Methodology
1
Summary of Survey Results 1
Successes & Challenges 3
Successes 3
Challenges 6
Student Demographics 9
Ethnicity
9
Gender 9
Age Group 10
Marital Status 10
Student Profile
Children & Child Care 11
Educational profile 12
Surve
y Mean Outcomes 14
College Activities 14
Opinions about
your school 18
Weekly Activities 20
Quality of Relationships 21
Educational & Personal Growth 22
Student Services 24
Colle
ge Experiences 28
Colle
ge Experience & Services 29
Percentage Distribution of Answers 30
Survey Background
h
The Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) provides a focus on
educational practices that research shows are related to student success. Comparison
data to other Louisiana community colleges (LCTCS) and other large colleges is provided.
h
Following the fall 2001 pilot adminstration and the 2002 field test, CCSSE conducted the
first national administration of the survey in the spring of 2003. A total of 93 institutions
participated and approximately 65,300 surveys were completed.
Methodology
h
Classes were sampled on a stratified random basis. The stratum used was morning, afternoon,
and evening classes.
h
Labs and distance learning classes were excluded from the sample.
h
Because cluster sampling is used, full time students (who take more classes than part time
students) are more likely to be sampled, even though there are more part time students than full
time. To compensate for this, a proportional weighting scheme is used. The results are adjusted
to better refect the student population.
h
CCSSE uses a high statistical significance threshold to reduce the probability that the differences
noted are do to chance.
Summary of Survey Results
General
Š
The gender & ethnicity mix of the sample closely resembles that of our student population.
Successe
s
Š
When compared to other large community colleges in the nation who participated in the survey,
Delgado has many successes. The following are just a few:
Aquiring job related knowledge and skills
Writing clearly and effectively
Solving numberical problems
Developing clearer career goals
complete list starts on page 3.
Challenges
Š
Relationship with administrative personnel and offices continues to get low marks in comparison
with other schools. This low rating mirrors the results of other surveys.
Š
When compared to other large community colleges and other LCTCS colleges, Delgado has
some challenges. The following are just a few:
Making a class presentation
Student satisfaction of computer labs
Number of written papers or reports
complete list starts on page 6.
1
Other points of Interest
Š
Relationship with instuctors is higher at Delgado than at other large community colleges in the
sample, however, the difference is not statistically significant.
Š
Students are not gaining as much knowledge and skills in the area of computing and information
technology than in the other colleges that participated in the survey. This difference is signicant.
Š
Our students have a significantly greater understanding of people of other racial and ethnic
backgrounds;
Š
Delgado students are less likely to use academic advising, computer labs, transfer credit
assistance, child care, and financial aid advising than students at other colleges. Delgado
students were less satisfied with these same services.
Š
Academic advising was rated the most important student service at Delgado. Career counseling
and Financial Aid counseling were also rated high in importance.
Š
Student organizations and child care were the least important to Delgado students.
Š
Lack of finances was sited as the number one reason that would cause a student to withdraw
from school.
Š
Delgado students said that their friends and family were supportive of them attending college.
Š
Delgado students rated their overall educational experience 3.05 out of 4. This was lower than
other colleges and signicantly lower than the La. Consortium.
Š
78% of Delgado students spend 10 hours or less preparing for class. 52% spend 5 hours or less.
Š
15% of Delgado students participate in college sponsored activities such as organization and
student government.
Š
93% of Delgado students would recommend to Delgado to others.
Š
Delgado students sited transfer to a 4year institution as the most likely reason for leaving Delgado.
Points for thought and discussion
Š
Although Delgado students reported that they had gained writing skills, the number of papers
they were required to write was significantly lower than other colleges.
Š
Only 11% of Delgado students indicated that child care was a problem. Does this mean that
Delgado should not consider lack of child care to be a limiting factor for our students? How many
potential students do we lose because child care is unavailable?
Š
Several challenges relate only to part time students. Fifty five percent of our students are part time.
2
1h Our students tutor or teach other students (paid or voluntary)
1p Our students work harder than they thought they could to meet an instructors standards or expectations
1s Our students have serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity other than their own
6c Delgado encourages contact among students from different economic, social, and racial or ethnic
backgrounds.
6d Delgado helps students cope with their nonacademic responsibilities (work, family, etc.).
6e Delgado provides the support students need to thrive socially.
6f Delgado provides the financial support students need to afford an education.
9b Our students are acquiring job or workrelated knowledge and skills.
9c Our students are writing clearly and effectively.
9d Our students are speaking clearly and effectively.
9f Our students are solving numerical problems.
9i Our students are learning effectively on their own.
9j Our students are understanding themselves.
9k Our students are understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds.
9l Our students are developing a personal code of values and ethics.
9n Our students are developing clearer career goals.
9o Our students are gaining information about career opportunities.
10f Our students are using Child care.
10g Our students are using financial aid advising.
10g Our students consider financial aid advising important.
14 The immediate families of our students are supportive of attendance at this college.
21 Our students are presently enrolled in more classes at this college.
Successes
COLLEGE EXPERIENCES
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
OPINIONS ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL
Delgado vs. Large Community Colleges
EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH
STUDENT SERVICES
The items below are areas where Delgado is out performing other large 2003 CCSSE schools. Large schools
are defined as those having enrollment between 8,000 and 14,999. CCSSE recommends looking at the items
below as starting discussion points. The items that appear under 'Successes' are items where Delgado's means
are significantly higher than the other large 2003 CCSSE schools, at the .001 level.
3
Less than
full time
Full Time
1e Our students did not come to class without completing readings or assignments.
√
1p Our students worked harder than they thought they could to meet an instructors
standards or expectations.
√
1s Our students had serious conversations with students of a different race or
ethnicity other than your own.
√√
2f Our students used information they read or heard to perform a new skill.
√
6a Delgado encourages students to spend significant amounts of time studying.
√
6d Delgado helps students cope with nonacademic responsibilities (work, family,
etc.).
√
6e Delgado provides the support students need to thrive socially.
√
6f Delgado provides the financial support students need to afford an education.
√√
9b Our students are acquiring job or workrelated knowledge and skills.
√
9d Our students are speaking clearly and effectively.
√
9f Our students are solving numerical problems.
√√
9i Our students are learning effectively on their own.
√
9j Our students are understanding themselves.
√
9k Our students are understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds.
√√
9l Our students are developing a personal code of values and ethics.
√
9m Our students are contributing to the welfare of their community.
√
9n Our students are developing clearer career goals.
√
9o Our students are gaining information about career opportunities.
√
10g Our students are using financial aid advising.
√√
10g Our students consider financial aid advising important.
√
13 Our students have friends who are supportive of their attending college.
√
Successes
By Enrollment Status
The items below are areas where Delgado is under performing as compared to other large 2003 CCSSE
schools. Large schools are defined as those having enrollment between 8,000 and 14,999. CCSSE
recommends looking at the items below as starting discussion points. The items that appear under 'Areas for
Improvement' are items where Delgado's means are significantly lower than other large 2003 CCSSE schools,
at the .001 level.
Delgado vs. Large Community Colleges
COLLEGE EXPERIENCES
4
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
OPINIONS ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL
EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH
STUDENT SERVICES
1s
3a
25
Part time
Full Time
2b Our students are analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory.
√
2c Our students are synthesizing and organizing ideas, information, or experiences in
new ways.
√
2f Our students are using information you have read or heard to perform a new skill.
√
6a Delgado encourages students to spend significant amounts of time studying.
√
9b Our students are acquiring job or workrelated knowledge and skills.
√
9o Our students are gaining information about career opportunities.
√
25 Our students have earned more TOTAL credit hours at this college, not counting
the courses they are currently taking.
√
5
Delgado vs. LCTCS Community Colleges
Our students have earned more TOTAL credit hours at this college, not counting the courses they are
currently taking.
By Enrollment Status
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
OPINIONS ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
Our students have serious conversations with students of different races or ethnicities other than their
own.
The number of assigned textbooks, manuals, books, or booklength packs of course readings assigned t
o
our students is greater than other schools.
COLLEGE EXPERIENCES
Successes
The items below are areas where Delgado is out performing (Successes) compared to other schools in the
2003 CCSSE LCTCS system. CCSSE recommends looking at the items below as starting discussion points.
The items that appear under 'Successes' are items where Delgado's means are significantly higher than the
other schools in the 2003 CCSSE LCTCS system, at the .001 level.
EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH
COLLEGE EXPERIENCES
1b Our students make fewer class presentations.
1d
1k Our students used email less to communicate with an instructor.
3c Our students wrote fewer papers or reports of any length.
6g
10h
10h Our student satisfaction of computer labs is lower than other schools.
25
Part time Full time
1b Our students made fewer class presentations.
√√
1d Our students worked on fewer papers or projects that required integrating
ideas or information from various sources.
√
1k Our students used email less to communicate with an instructor.
√√
3c Our students wrote fewer papers or reports of any length.
√
6g Delgado emphasizes using computers in academic work less than other
schools.
√√
9g Our students are using less computing and information technology.
√
10h Our students use computer labs less than other schools.
√√
10h Our student satisfaction of computer labs is lower than other schools.
√
10h Our students place less importance on computer labs.
√
11h Transfer to a fouryear college (not really a challenge).
√
25 Our students have earned fewer TOTAL credit hours at this college, not
counting the courses they are currently taking.
√
Areas for Improvement (Challenges)
The items below are areas where Delgado is under performing when compared to other large 2003 CCSSE
schools. Large schools are defined as those having enrollment between 8,000 and 14,000. CCSSE
recommends looking at the items below as starting discussion points. The items that appear under 'Areas
for Improvement' are items where Delgado's means are significantly lower than other large 2003 CCSSE
schools, at the .001 level.
STUDENT SERVICES
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
OPINIONS ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL
STUDENT SERVICES
COLLEGE EXPERIENCES
Our students worked on fewer papers and projects that required integrating ideas or information
from various sources.
Our students have earned fewer TOTAL credit hours, not counting the courses they are currently
taking.
OPINIONS ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL
EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH
Delgado vs. Large Community Colleges
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
By Enrollment Status
Our students use computer labs less than other schools and place less importance on them.
Delgado emphasizes using computers in academic work less than other schools.
6
ISSUES THAT COULD CAUSE WITHDRAWL
COLLEGE EXPERIENCES
1b Our students make fewer class presentations.
1c
1d
1k
6g Our students use computers in academic work less than other schools.
9g
STUDENT SERVICES
10a
10h
10j
10a Our students are less satisfied with academic advising/planning.
10g Our students are less satisfied with financial aid advising.
10h Our students are less satisfied with computer labs.
10j Our students are less satisfied with transfer credit assistance.
29
Part time
Full Time
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
1b Our students make fewer class presentations.
√√
1c Prepared two or more drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in.
√
1d Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information
from various sources.
√
1k Used email to communicate with an instructor.
√√
OPINIONS ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL
6g Using computers in academic work.
√√
EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH
9g Using computing and information technology.
√
STUDENT SERVICES
10a Frequency: Academic advising/planning
√
10h Frequency: Computer lab
√
Our students were less likely to prepared two or more drafts of a paper or assignment before turning
it in.
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
Areas for Improvement (Challenges)
Delgado vs. LCTCS Community Colleges
The items below are areas where Delgado is under performing when compared to other large 2003 CCSSE
schools. Large schools are defined as those having enrollment between 8,000 and 14,000. CCSSE
recommends looking at the items below as starting discussion points. The items that appear under 'Areas
for Improvement' are items where Delgado's means are significantly lower than other large 2003 CCSSE
schools, at the .001 level.
Our students are not using academic advising/planning as much as other schools.
Our students are not using computer labs as much as students at other schools.
Our students are not using transfer credit assistance as much as students at other schools.
Our students worked on fewer papers and projects that required integrating ideas or information
from various sources.
Our students used email to communicate with an instructor less than other schools.
OPINIONS ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL
EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH
Our students are not using computing and information technology as much as other schools.
By Enrollment Status
COLLEGE EXPERIENCES
Our students are less satisfied with their entire educational experience at Delgado
7
Part time
Full Time
STUDENT SERVICES continued
10j Our students are not using transfer credit assistance as much as students at
other schools.
10k Our students are not using services for people with disabilities as much as
students at other schools.
√
10a Our students are less satisfied with academic advising/planning.
10b Our students are less satisfied with career counseling
√
10g Our students are less satisfied with financial aid advising.
√
10h Our students are less satisfied with computer labs.
√
10h Our students rank computer labs less important that other schools.
√
ISSUES THAT COULD CAUSE WITHDRAWL
11h Transfer to a fouryear college
√
COLLEGE EXPERIENCES
21 Our students are enrolled in fewer classes.
√
29 Our students are less satisfied with their entire educational experience at
Delgado.
Areas for Improvement (Challenges)
By Enrollment Status continued
Delgado vs. LCTCS Community Colleges
8
Student Demographics
Spring 2003
Ethnicity Delgado Delgado All Other Colleges
Census Sample Sample
Percentage
Black or African American 42 34 10
Caucasian, NonHispanic 38 48 69
Hispanic, Latino, Spanish 5 8 11
Asian, Asian American or Pacific Islander 3 4 5
American Indian or other Native American 1 3 3
Native Hawaiian
00
Other
23
Did not indicate 12
Spring 2003
Gender Delgado Delgado All Other Colleges
Census Sample Sample
Percentage
Male 30 30 40
Female 70 70 60
9
Ethnicity
0
20
40
60
80
Black or African
American
Caucasian, Non
Hispanic
Hispanic, Latino,
Spanish
Asian, Asian
American or
Pacific Islander
American Indian or
other Native
American
PERCENTAGE
Delgado Census
Delgado Sample
All Other Colleges Sample
Gender
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Male Female
PERCENTAGE
Delgado Census
Delgado Sample
All Other Colleges Sample
Student Demographics
Spring 2003
Age Group Delgado Delgado All Other Colleges
Census Sample Sample
Percentage
17 or less 0 0 0
18 1 7 6
19 to 22 34 37 37
23 to 25 17 16 13
26 to 29 15 11 11
30 to 39 20 18 17
40 to 49 9 9 12
50 to 59 3 2 4
60 and Over 1 1 1
Spring 2003
Marital Status Delgado All Other Colleges
Percentage
Yes 25 30
No 75 70
10
Age Group
0
10
20
30
40
18 19 to 22 23 to 25 26 to 29 30 to 39 40 to 49 50 to 59 60 and
Over
PERCENTAGE
Delgado Census
Delgado Sample
All Other Colleges Sample
Marital Status
0
20
40
60
80
Yes No
PERCENTAGE
Delgado
All Other Colleges
Student Profile
Spring 2003
Do you have children who live with you? Delgado All Other Colleges
Percentage
Yes
38 35
No
62 65
If you have children living with you, which of the Spring 2003
following best describes your child care situation? Delgado All Other Colleges
(
Mark all that appl
y
)
Percentage
Not applicable/no children 58 60
I do not have children that need child car
e
12 14
I have excellent child care 19 17
I have child care but it is inconsisten
t
43
Child care is difficult to arrange 3 3
Child care is a major issue for me 4 3
11
Do you have children who live with you?
0
20
40
60
80
Yes No
PERCENTAGE
Delgado
All Other Colleges
Child Care Situation
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Not
applicable/no
children
I do not have
children that
need child care
I have
excellent child
care
I have child
care but it is
inconsistent
Child care is
difficult to
arrange
Child care is a
major issue for
me
PERCENTAGE
Delgado
All Other Colleges
Student Profile
Spring 2003
Is English your native (first) language? Delgado All Other Colleges
Percentage
Yes
92 90
No
810
Spring 2003
Are you an international student or foreign national? Delgado All Other Colleges
Percentage
Yes
86
No
92 94
Spring 2003
What is the highest academic credential you have Delgado All Other Colleges
earned? Percentage
None
23
High school diploma or GED 77 71
Vocational/technical certificate 11 12
Associate's degree 5 7
Bachelor's degree 5 6
Master’s/doctoral/professional degree 0 2
12
Highest Earned Academic Credential
0 1020 3040 5060 7080 90
Master’s/doctoral/professional
degree
Bachelor's degree
Associate's degree
Vocational/technical certificate
High school diploma or GED
None
Delgado Spring 2003All Other Colleges Spring 2003
Student Profile
Spring 2003
Delgado All Other
Colleges
Percentage Percentage
What is the highest level of education obtained by your:
Mother Father Mother Father
Not a high school graduate 15 17 14 16
High school diploma or GED 33 27 35 31
Some college, did not complete degree 23 20 19 16
Associate's degree 8 6 10 7
Bachelor's degree 12 12 12 13
Master's degree/1st professional 5 6 6 7
Doctorate degree 0 1 1 2
Unknown 4 10 4 7
13
Highest Level of Education Obtained by Parents
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Unknown
Doctorate degree
Master's degree/1st
professional
Bachelor's degree
Associate's degree
Some college, did not
complete degree
High school diploma or
GED
Not a high school
graduate
Percentage
Delgado Mother
All Other Colleges Mother
Delgado Father
All Other Colleges Father
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
Delgado Students N=662 LCTCS colleges N=1871 Large colleges N = 65,238 All CCSSE colleges N=52686
Item
Mean Mean
Sig
a
Effect Size Mean
Sig
a
Effect Size Mean
Sig
b
Effect Size
Academic, Intellectual & Social Experiences
1. In your experiences at this college during the current school
year, about how often have you done each of the following?
Scale: 1= Never, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Often, 4 = Very Often
a. Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions 2.87 2.92
2.85
2.88
b. Made a class presentation 1.79 2.05
*
0.28 2.04
*
0.28 2.05
*
0.28
c. Prepared two or more drafts of a paper or assignment before
turning it in 2.51 2.68
*
0.17 2.49
2.51
d. Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or
information from various sources 2.51 2.72
*
0.23 2.73
*
0.25 2.71
*
0.22
e. Came to class without completing readings or assignments 1.87 1.87
1.97
1.93
f. Worked with other students on projects during class 2.44 2.45
2.49
2.51
g. Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class
assignments 1.87 1.98
1.83 1.86
h. Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary) 1.46 1.41
1.37
*
0.14 1.39
i. Participated in a communitybased project as a part of a regular
course 1.27 1.34
1.26
1.28
j. Used an electronic medium (listserv, chat group, Internet, etc.) to
discuss or complete an assignment 2.02 2.15
2.11
2.09
k. Used email to communicate with an instructor 1.82 2.08
*
0.27 2.24
*
0.43 2.10
*
0.29
l. Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor 2.54 2.56
2.47
2.50
m. Talked about career plans with an instructor or advisor 1.95 2.07
1.94
2.01
n. Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with instructors
outside of class 1.81 1.85
1.72
1.72
Mean Scores
Delgado LCTCS colleges Large colleges 2003 Colleges
14
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
Item
Mean Mean
Sig
a
Effect Size Mean
Sig
a
Effect Size Mean
Sig
b
Effect Size
Academic, Intellectual & Social Experiences continued
o. Received prompt feedback (written or oral) from instructors on 2.74 2.68
2.69
2.66
your performance
p. Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's 2.71 2.61
2.50
*
0.25 2.52
*
0.23
standards or expectations
q. Worked with instructors on activities other than coursework 1.41 1.46
1.36
1.39
r. Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of 2.67 2.65
2.59
2.59
class (students, family members, coworkers, etc.)
s. Had serious conversations with students of a different race or 2.66 2.48
*
0.17 2.36
*
0.29 2.30
*
0.35
ethnicity than your own
t. Had serious conversations with students who differ from you in 2.46 2.35
2.35
2.32
*
0.14
terms of their religious beliefs, political opinions, or personal values
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
E
x
p
eriences continued
15
Delgado LCTCS colleges Large colleges 2003 Colleges
Academic, Intellectual & Social Experiences
(Comparison of Items with Significant Differences)
1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00
Made a class presentation
Prepared two or more drafts of a paper
or assignment before turning it in
Worked on a paper or project that
required integrating ideas or
Tutored or taught other students (paid
or voluntary)
Used email to communicate with an
instructor
Mean
CCSSE Colleges
Large Colleges
LCTCS Colleges
Delgado
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
Item
Mean Mean
Sig
a
Effect Size Mean
Sig
a
Effect Size Mean
Sig
b
Effect Size
2.
During the current school year, how much has your coursework at this
college emphasized the following mental activities?
Scale: 1= Very Little, 2 = Some, 3 = Quite a bit, 4 = Very Much
a.
Memorizing
facts, ideas, or methods from your courses and readings
so you can repeat them in pretty much the same form
2.88 2.88
2.78
2.80
b.
Analyzing
the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory
2.84 2.76
2.82
2.79
c.
Synthesizing
and organizing ideas, information, or experiences in new
ways
2.75 2.70
2.68
2.67
d.
Making judgments
about the value or soundness of information,
2.57 2.52
2.54
2.52
arguments, or methods
e.
A
pp
l
y
in
g
theories or conce
p
ts to
p
ractical
p
roblems or in new
2.67 2.59
2.63
2.63
situations
f.
Using information
you have read or heard to perform a new skill.
2.82 2.69
2.74
2.75
Delgado LCTCS colleges Large colleges
16
CCSSE Colleges
Academic, Intellectual & Social Experiences
(Comparison of Items with Significant Differences)
1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00
Made a class presentation
Prepared two or more drafts of a paper
or assignment before turning it in
Worked on a paper or project that
required integrating ideas or
Mean
CCSSE Colleges
Large Colleges
LCTCS Colleges
Delgado
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
Delgado
Item
Mean Mean
Sig
a
Effect Size Mean
Sig
a
Effect Size Mean
Sig
b
Effect Size
Reading and Writing
Scale: 1= None, 2 = Between 1 & 4, 3 = Between 5 & 10, 4 = Between 11 & 20 and
3. During the current school year, about how much reading and
writing have you done at this college
?
5 = More than 20
a. Number of assigned textbooks, manuals, books, or booklength 2.78 2.63
*
0.16 2.76
2.78
packs of course readings
b. Number of books read on your own (not assigned) for personal 1.99 2.03
2.10
2.09
enjoyment or academic enrichment
c. Number of written papers or reports of any length 2.53 2.67
2.80
*
0.24 2.78
*
0.22
LCTCS colleges Large colleges CCSSE colleges
17
Reading and Writing
(Comparison of Items with Significant Differences)
1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00
Number of assigned textbooks,
manuals, books, or book
length packs of course
readings
Number of written papers or
reports of any length
Mean
CCSSE Colleges
Large Colleges
LCTCS Colleges
Delgado
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
Item
Mean Mean
Sig
a
Effect Size Mean
Sig
a
Effect Size Mean
Sig
b
Effect Size
Nature of Exams
1=Extremely easy to 7=Extremely challenging
4. 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
4.82 4.92
4.89
4.96
Other Educational Experiences
5. Which of the followin
g
have
y
ou done
,
are
y
ou doin
g,
or do
Note: The response type of the items in this section of
The College Student Report
is
you plan to do while attending this college?
categorical. Refer to frequency data for comparative results. Starts on page 30.
OPINIONS ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL
Delgado Consortium colleges Large colleges 2003 Colleges
Item
Mean Mean
Si
g
a
Effect Size Mean
Si
g
a
Effect Size Mean
Si
g
b
Effect Size
Institutional Emphasis
6. How much does this college emphasize each of the following?
a. Encouraging you to spend significant amounts of time studying 2.94 2.91
2.87
2.89
b. Providing the support you need to help you succeed at this college 2.93 3.00
2.89
2.90
c. Encouraging contact among students from different economic, 2.55 2.55
2.39
*
0.17 2.37
*
0.19
social, and racial or ethnic backgrounds
d. Helping you cope with your nonacademic responsibilities (work,
family, etc.)
1.97 2.09
1.84
*
0.15 1.88
e. Providing the support you need to thrive socially 2.19 2.20
1.98
*
0.24 2.01
*
0.20
f. Providing the financial support you need to afford your education 2.51 2.43
2.15
*
0.34 2.31
*
0.18
g. Using computers in academic work 2.78 3.05
*
0.29 3.00
*
0.23 2.99
*
0.22
18
Delgado LCTCS colleges Large colleges 2003 Colleges
1=Very little, 2=Some, 3=Quite a bit, 4=Very much
OPINIONS ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL
19
Institutional Emphasis
(Comparison of Items with Significant Differences)
1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00
Encouraging contact among
students from different
economic, social, and racial or
ethnic backgrounds
Helping you cope with your
nonacademic responsibilities
(work, family, etc.)
Providing the support you need
to thrive socially
Providing the financial support
you need to afford your
education
Using computers in academic
work
Mean
CCSSE Colleges
Large Colleges
LCTCS Colleges
Delgado
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Delgado Large colleges 2003 Colleges
Item
Mean Mean
Si
g
a
Effect Size Mean
Si
g
a
Effect Size Mean
Si
g
b
Effect Size
7. About how many hours do you spend in a typical 7 day week
doin
g
each of the followin
g
?
a. Preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, rehearsing or other
activities related to your program)
1.79 1.68
1.84
1.84
b.
Working for pay
on campus
0.17 0.22
0.20
0.19
c.
Working for pay
off campus
3.07 3.19
3.14
3.17
d. Participating in collegesponsored activities (organizations, campus
publications, student government, intercollegiate or intramural sports,
etc.)
0.22 0.22
0.20
0.21
e. Providing care for dependents living with you (parents, children,
spouse, etc.)
1.94 2.10
1.48
*
0.23 1.86
f. Commuting to and from classes 1.45 1.33
1.25
*
0.24 1.26
*
0.22
20
LCTCS colleges
0=None, 1=15 hours/week, 2=610 hours/week, 3=1120 hours/week, 4=21
30 hours/week, 5=More than 30 hours/week
Weekly Activities
(Comparison of Items with Significant Differences)
0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00
Providing care for dependents
living with you (parents,
children, spouse, etc.)
Commuting to and from
classes
Mean
CCSSE Colleges
Large Colleges
Consortium Colleges
Delgado
Qualit
y
of Relationshi
p
s
Delgado Large colleges 2003 Colleges
Item
Mean Mean
Si
g
a
Effect Size Mean
Si
g
a
Effect Size Mean
Si
g
b
Effect Size
8. Mark the box that best represents the quality of your
relationshi
p
s with
p
eo
p
le at this colle
g
e
.
a. Relationships with other students 5.61 5.72
5.40
*
0.16 5.52
b. Relationships with instuctors 5.74 5.82
5.62
5.71
c. Relationships with administrative personnel and offices 4.49 5.24
*
0.45 4.82
*
0.21 4.95
*
0.28
LCTCS colleges
1=Unfriendly, unsupportive, sense of alienation to 7=Friendly, supportive,
sense of belonging
21
Quality of Relationships
(Comparison of Items with Significant Differences)
1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00
Relationships with other
students
Relationships with
administrative personnel and
offices
Mean
CCSSE Colleges
Large Colleges
LCTCS Colleges
Delgado
EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH
Delgado Large colleges 2003 Colleges
Item
Mean Mean
Si
g
a
Effect Size Mean
Si
g
a
Effect Size Mean
Si
g
b
Effect Size
Knowled
g
e
,
Skills & Personal Develo
p
ment
9. How much has YOUR EXPERIENCE AT THIS COLLEGE
contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal
develo
p
ment in the followin
g
areas?
a. Acquiring a broad general education 2.84 2.96
2.81
2.85
b. Acquiring job or workrelated knowledge and skills 2.67 2.53
2.52
*
0.15 2.60
c. Writing clearly and effectively 2.75 2.77
2.60
*
0.16 2.61
*
0.15
d. Speaking clearly and effectively 2.61 2.70
2.47
*
0.14 2.52
e. Thinking critically and analytically 2.86 2.88
2.78
2.82
f. Solving numerical problems 2.71 2.68
2.43
*
0.28 2.53
*
0.19
g. Using computing and information technology 2.49 2.73
*
0.24 2.61
2.65
*
0.16
h. Working effectively with others 2.69 2.80
2.60
2.67
i. Learning effectively on your own 2.96 2.95
2.84
*
0.13 2.88
j. Understanding yourself 2.72 2.67
2.52
*
0.20 2.56
*
0.16
k. Understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds 2.52 2.43
2.27
*
0.25 2.25
*
0.26
l. Developing a personal code of values and ethics 2.39 2.40
2.22
*
0.18 2.27
m. Contributing to the welfare of your community 1.97 2.08
1.85
1.91
n. Developing clearer career goals 2.77 2.71
2.54
*
0.23 2.61
*
0.16
o. Gaining information about career opportunities 2.67 2.55
2.44
*
0.23 2.49
*
0.17
LCTCS colleges
1=Very little, 2=Some, 3=Quite a bit, 4=Very much
22
EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH
23
Educational and Personal Growth
(Comparison of Items with Significant Differences)
1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00
Acquiring job or workrelated knowledge and skills
Writing clearly and effectively
Speaking clearly and effectively
Solving numerical problems
Using computing and information technology
Learning effectively on your own
Understanding yourself
Understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds
Developing a personal code of values and ethics
Developing clearer career goals
Gaining information about career opportunities
Mean
CCSSE Colleges
Large Colleges
LCTCS Colleges
Delgado
STUDENT SERVICES
Delgado Large colleges 2003 Colleges
Item
Mean Mean
Si
g
a
Effect Size Mean
Si
g
a
Effect Size Mean
Si
g
b
Effect Size
10.1
How often do
y
ou use the followin
g
services?
a. Frequency: Academic advising/planning 1.72 1.85
*
0.20 1.68
1.75
b. Frequency: Career counseling 1.47 1.49
1.41
1.45
c. Frequency: Job placement assistance 1.26 1.32
1.22
1.25
d. Frequency: Peer or other tutoring 1.45 1.53
1.40
1.43
e. Frequency: Skill labs (writing, math, etc.) 1.69 1.72
1.63
1.69
f. Frequency: Child care 1.24 1.33
1.14
*
0.23 1.18
g. Frequency: Financial aid advising 1.95 1.86
1.67
*
0.38 1.79
*
0.21
h. Frequency: Computer lab 1.83 2.00
*
0.23 2.07
*
0.32 2.05
*
0.28
i. Frequency: Student organizations 1.34 1.37
1.28
1.31
j. Frequency: Transfer credit assistance 1.51 1.69
*
0.23 1.55
1.55
k. Frequency: Services for people with disabilities 1.25 1.40
1.24
1.27
LCTCS colleges
0=Don’t know/N.A, 1=Rarely/never, 2=Sometimes, 3=Often
24
Student Services
(Comparison of Items with Significant Differences)
0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00
Frequency: Academic advising/planning
Frequency: Child care
Frequency: Financial aid advising
Frequency: Computer lab
Frequency: Transfer credit assistance
Mean
CCSSE Colleges
Large Colleges
LCTCS Colleges
Delgado
SATISFACTION WITH STUDENT SERVICES
Delgado Large colleges 2003 Colleges
Item
Mean Mean
Si
g
a
Effect Size Mean
Si
g
a
Effect Size Mean
Si
g
b
Effect Size
10.2 How satisfied are
y
ou with the services?
a. Satisfaction: Academic advising/planning 2.11 2.27
*
0.26 2.15
2.19
b. Satisfaction: Career counseling 1.96 2.10
2.00
2.03
c. Satisfaction: Job placement assistance 1.81 1.92
1.80
1.85
d. Satisfaction: Peer or other tutoring 2.05 2.18
2.08
2.11
e. Satisfaction: Skill labs (writing, math, etc.) 2.23 2.24
2.20
2.22
f. Satisfaction: Child care 1.89 1.97
1.82
1.84
g. Satisfaction: Financial aid advising 2.05 2.22
*
0.24 2.08
2.17
*
0.17
h. Satisfaction: Computer lab 2.29 2.46
*
0.29 2.45
*
0.27 2.45
*
0.26
i. Satisfaction: Student organizations 1.90 2.00
1.91
1.94
j. Satisfaction: Transfer credit assistance 1.97 2.14
*
0.25 2.04
2.06
k. Satisfaction: Services for people with disabilities 2.05 2.19
2.05
2.09
25
LCTCS colleges
0=N.A.,1=Not at all, 2=Somewhat, 3=Very
Satisfaction with Student Services
(Comparison of Items with Significant Differences)
0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00
Satisfaction: Academic
advising/planning
Satisfaction: Financial aid
advising
Satisfaction: Computer lab
Satisfaction: Transfer credit
assistance
Mean
CCSSE Colleges
Large Colleges
LCTCS Colleges
Delgado
IMPORTANCE OF STUDENT SERVICES
Delgado Large colleges 2003 Colleges
Item
Mean Mean
Si
g
a
Effect Size Mean
Si
g
a
Effect Size Mean
Si
g
b
Effect Size
10.3
How im
p
ortant are the services to
y
ou?
a. Importance: Academic advising/planning 2.46 2.49
2.44
2.46
b. Importance: Career counseling 2.34 2.24
2.24
2.26
c. Importance: Job placement assistance 2.09 1.99
2.00
2.02
d. Importance: Peer or other tutoring 2.01 2.13
2.01
2.04
e. Importance: Skill labs (writing, math, etc.) 2.23 2.19
2.13
2.15
f. Importance: Child care 1.80 1.79
1.74
1.73
g. Importance: Financial aid advising 2.41 2.29
2.24
*
0.19 2.31
h. Importance: Computer lab 2.27 2.37
2.41
*
0.19 2.38
*
0.15
i. Importance: Student organizations 1.80 1.88
1.80
1.79
j. Importance: Transfer credit assistance 2.19 2.25
2.21
2.18
k. Importance: Services for people with disabilities 2.04 2.08
1.99
1.99
0=N.A.,1=Not at all, 2=Somewhat, 3=Very
26
LCTCS colleges
Importance with Student Services
(Comparison of Items with Significant Differences)
2.15 2.20 2.25 2.30 2.35 2.40 2.45
Importance: Financial aid
advising
Importance: Computer lab
Mean
CCSSE Colleges
Large Colleges
LCTCS Colleges
Delgado
STUDENT SERVICES
Delgado Large colleges 2003 Colleges
Item
Mean Mean
Si
g
a
Effect Size Mean
Si
g
a
Effect Size Mean
Si
g
b
Effect Size
11. How likely is it that the following issues would cause you to
withdraw from class or from this colle
g
e?
a. Working fulltime 2.14 2.23
2.27
2.28
b. Caring for dependents 2.01 1.97
1.99
2.02
c. Academically unprepared 1.81 1.76
1.79
1.73
d. Lack of finances 2.45 2.35
2.41
2.45
e. Educational goals changed 1.79 1.76
1.88
1.83
f. Change in career plans 1.84 1.79
1.90
1.86
g. Moving/relocating 2.18 2.10
2.23
2.18
h. Transfer to a 4year college or university 2.71 2.84
2.66
2.55
*
0.13
12. In terms of attendin
g
this colle
g
e
,
how do
y
ou think of
N
ote: The res
p
onse t
yp
e of the items in this section of
The Colle
g
e Student Re
p
ort
is
y
ourself?
cate
g
orical. Refer to fre
q
uenc
y
data for com
p
arative results. Starts on
p
a
g
e 30.
13. How supportive are your friends of your attending this college?
3.22 3.27
3.10
3.16
14. How supportive is your immediate family of your attending this
college?
3.55 3.56
3.41
*
0.16 3.46
15. Indicate which of the following are your reasons/goals for
Note: The response type of the items in this section of
The College Student Report
is
attending this college.
categorical. Refer to frequency data for comparative results. Starts on page 30.
16. Indicate which of the following are sources you use to pay
Note: The response type of the items in this section of
The College Student Report
is
your tuition at this college?
categorical. Refer to frequency data for comparative results. Starts on page 30.
1=Not likely, 2=Somewhat likely, 3=Likely,
4=Very likely
LCTCS colleges
1=Not very, 2=Somewhat, 3=Quite a bit, 4=Extremely
1=Not very, 2=Somewhat, 3=Quite a bit, 4=Extremely
27
COLLEGE EXPERIENCES
Delgado Large colleges 2003 Colleges
Item Mean Mean
Si
g
a
Effect Size Mean
Si
g
a
Effect Size Mean
Si
g
b
Effect Size
17. Did you begin college at this college or elsewhere?
See note below.
18. Since high school, which of the following types of schools have
See note below.
you attended other than the one you are now attending?
19. Thinking about this current academic term, how would you
See note below.
characterize your enrollment at this college?
20. When do you plan to take classes at this college
again?
See note below.
21. In how many classes are you presently enrolled at this college?
3.20 3.00
2.98
*
0.15 2.90
*
0.21
22. At this college, in what range is your overall college grade
See note below.
average?
23. When do you most frequently take classes at this college?
See note below.
24. Which types of classes do you most frequently take at this
See note below.
college?
25.
How many TOTAL credit hours have you earned at this
college, not counting the courses you are taking this term?
1.80 1.51
*
0.22 2.02
*
0.15 1.96
26. At what other types of institutions are you taking classes this
Note: The response type of the items in this section of
The College Student Report
is
term?
categorical. Refer to frequency data for comparative results. See page ****.
27. How many classes are you presently taking at OTHER
institutions?
1.22 1.33
1.22
1.22
28. Would you recommend this college to a friend or family
Note: The response type of the items in this section of
The College Student Report
is
member?
categorical. Refer to frequency data for comparative results. See page ****.
Note: The response type of the items in this section of
The College Student Report
is categorical. Refer to frequency data for comparative results. Starts on page 30.
0=None, 1=114 credits, 2=1529 credits, 3=3044 credits, 4=4560 credits, 5= over 60 credits
1=1 class, 2=2 classes, 3=3 classes, 4=4 classes, 5=5 classes, 6=6 classes or
m
LCTCS colleges
1=None, 2=1 class, 3=2 classes, 4=3 classes, 5=4 classes or more
28
COLLEGE EXPERIENCES
Del
g
ado Lar
g
e colle
g
es 2003 Colle
g
es
Item
Mean Mean
Sig
a
Effect Size Mean
Sig
a
Effect Size Mean
Sig
b
Effect Size
29. How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at
this colle
g
e?
3.05 3.20
*
0.23 3.10
3.12
29
LCTCS colleges
1=Poor, 2=Fair, 3=Good, 4=Excellent
College Experiences and Services
(Comparison of Items with Significant Differences)
0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00
How likely is it that transferring to a 4year college or university would
cause you to withdraw from this college? (1=Not likely, 2=Somewhat
likely, 3=Likely, 4=Very likely)
How supportive is your immediate family of your attending this
college? (1=Not very, 2=Somewhat, 3=Quite a bit, 4=Extremely)
In how many classes are you presently enrolled at this college?(1=1
class, 2=2 classes, 3=3 classes, 4=4 classes, 5=5 classes, 6=6
classes or more)
How many TOTAL credit hours have you earned at this college, not
counting the courses you are currently taking this term?(0=None,
1=114 credits, 2=1529 credits, 3=3044 credits, 4=4560 credits, 5=
over 60 credits)
How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this
college?(1=Poor, 2=Fair, 3=Good, 4=Excellent)
Mean
CCSSE Colleges
Large Colleges
LCTCS Colleges
Delgado
1
Very
Often Often
Some
times Never
▼
▼
▼
▼
a. Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions
28 35 33 4
b. Made a class presentation
51437 44
c. Prepared two or more drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in
23 28 25 24
d.
Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information from
various sources
20 30 30 19
e. Came to class without completing readings or assignments
41056 30
f. Worked with other students on projects during class
14 32 38 16
g. Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments
81533 44
h. Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary)
3 7 24 66
i. Participated in a communitybased project as a part of a regular course
1 4 14 80
j.
Used an electronic medium (listserv, chat group, Internet, etc.) to discuss or
complete an assignment
14 18 25 43
k. Used email to communicate with an instructor
81527 49
l. Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor
16 33 41 10
m. Talked about career plans with an instructor or advisor
71642 35
n. Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with instructors outside of class
41636 44
o.
Received prompt feedback (written or oral) from instructors on your
performance
23 35 34 8
p.
Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's standards or
expectations
23 35 33 9
q. Worked with instructors on activities other than coursework
2 7 21 70
r.
Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class
(students, family members, coworkers, etc.)
23 32 33 11
s.
Had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity than
your own
27 29 28 17
t.
Had serious conversations with students who differ from you in terms of their
religious beliefs, political opinions, or personal values
22 24 33 22
2
Very
much
Quite a
bit Some
Very
little
▼
▼
▼
▼
a. Memorizing facts, ideas, or methods from your courses and readings so you
can repeat them in pretty much the same form
27 40 27 6
b. Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory
25 39 31 5
c. Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information, or experiences in new ways
22 37 34 7
d. Making judgments about the value or soundness of information, arguments, or
methods
20 30 37 13
e. Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations
22 32 35 10
f. Using information you have read or heard to perform a new skill
26 39 28 8
Delgado Community Percentage Distribution of Answers
During the current school year, to what extent has your coursework at this college emphasized the
following mental activities?
In your experiences
at this college
during the current school year, about how often have you done
each of the following? Mark your answers in the boxes.
30
3
▼
▼
▼
▼
▼
a.
545 28 12 10
b.
29 51 14 3 3
c.
21 31 31 11 7
4
Extremely Challenging
11 21 29 24 7 4 3
Extremely Easy
5
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
▼
▼
▼
▼
a.
30 39 26 5
b.
30 39 26 6
c.
23 27 32 18
d.
919 30 41
e.
11 25 35 29
f.
26 25 23 26
g.
32 28 27 14
31
During the current school year, about how much
reading
and writing
have you done
at this college
?
Organized learning communities
11 to 20
Internship, field experience, coop experience, or
clinical assignment
20
15
23
8
50
6
How much does
this college
emphasize each of the following?
Encouraging you to spend significant amounts of time studying
Providing the support you need to help you succeed at this college
Providing the financial support you need to afford your education
Encouraging contact among students from different economic, social, and
racial or ethnic backgrounds
Helping you cope with your nonacademic responsibilities (work, family,
etc.)
Providing the support you need to thrive socially
Very
much
Quite a
bit
29
64
Some
Very
little
41
61
72
9
65
85
26
61
68
11 59
15
20
19
64
6
13
9
7
26
23
26
8
I have not done,
nor plan to do
I plan to do
I have done
▼
▼
▼
21
Developmental/remedial math course
Coursework in a foreign language other than English
44
29
Number of written papers or reports of any length
Study skills course
Honors course
Orientation or college success course or program
Study abroad
English as a second language course
Developmental/remedial reading course
Developmental/remedial writing course
Using computers in academic work
None
5 to 10
More than 20
1 to 4
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
Which of the following have you done, are you doing, or do you plan to do while attendinthis
college?
Number of assigned textbooks, manuals, books, or
booklength packs of course readings
Number of books read on your own (not assigned)
for personal enjoyment or academic enrichment
7
None
15 610 1120 2130 31+
▼▼▼▼▼
a.
51 26 15 4 3
b.
21 2 1 1
c.
57 9 14 40
d.
12 1 1 1 0
e.
16 7 5 4 27
f.
57 20 8 2 3
8
32
27
21
14
5
1
1
9
Some
▼
a. Acquiring a broad general education 27
b. Acquiring job or workrelated knowledge and skills 25
c. Writing clearly and effectively
28
d. Speaking clearly and effectively
28
e. Thinking critically and analytically 22
f. Solving numerical problems
23
g. Using computing and information technology 30
h. Working effectively with others
32
i. Learning effectively on your own 24
j. Understanding yourself
24
k.
34
l. Developing a personal code of values and ethics 31
m. Contributing to the welfare of your community 34
n. Developing clearer career goals
24
o. Gaining information about career opportunities 25
Friendly, supportive, sense of belonging
Available, helpful,
sympathetic
Helpful, considerate, flexible
3
21
10
22
18
35
29
85
41
9
▼
1
94
24
14
18
28
Very little
8
15
18
12
Understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds
10
29 33
20
19 26
17
28
Commuting to and from classes
Mark the box that best represents the quality of your relationships with people
at this college
.
Other Students
Your Relationship With:
Participating in collegesponsored activities (organizations, campus
publications, student government, intercollegiate or intramural sports,
etc.)
Providing care for dependents living with you (parents, children,
spouse, etc.)
About how many hours do you spend in a typical 7day week doing
each of the following?
Preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, rehearsing or other
activities related to your program)
Working for pay on campus
Working for pay off campus
Unhelpful, inconsiderate, rigid
Unavailable, unhelpful,
unsympathetic
2
1
22
27
35
8
Quite a bit
Very much
6
16
18
40
Hours per week
29
7
9
24
17
11
38
32
16
23
▼
▼
25 41
34
16
22
11
34
28
▼
To what extent has
YOUR EXPERIENCE AT THIS COLLEGE
contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal
development in the following areas?
23
Unfriendly, unsupportive, sense of
alienation
34
25
26 32
42
26
32
32
Instructors Admin Personnel & Offices
26
10
▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼
a. 11 40 35 14 22 40 13 25 60 25 14
b. 5 254624
14 29 16 41
55 25 20
c. 3 114740
6 201460
42 24 33
d. 8 164631
12 24 10 53
35 32 33
e. 14 26 38 23
22 28 9 41
48 28 25
f. 4 2 38 56 6 8 8 79
30 19 51
g. 26 24 30 21 22 30 18 30 61 18 21
h. 21 23 35 21 27 26 9 37 49 28 23
i. 4 134440
8 201261
24 32 44
j. 7 193737 10 251253 48 2229
k. 4 4 35 58
89 7 75
45 15 41
11
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
12 15
If employeed:
47
33
If not employeed:
▼▼▼
12
a.
34 18 48
8
b.
66 14 19
c.
46 26 29
d.
59 17 23
e.
33 21 46
55
Extremely
24
Somewhat
17
Quite a bit
4
Not very
g.
26 14 60
14
73 Extremely 13 Somewhat
11 Quite a bit 3 Not very
Rarely /
Never
Somewhat
N.A.
Very
Not at all
How supportive is your immediate family of your attending
this college
?
(3) IMPORTANCE
Career counseling
Job placement assistance
Peer or other tutoring
Very
Somewhat
(2) SATISFACTION
Not at all
Don’t Know/
N.A.
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.
Services for people with disabilities
Academic advising/planning
AT THIS COLLEGE
Financial aid advising
Computer lab
Student organizations
(1) FREQUENCY OF USE
Often
Sometimes
Transfer credit assistance
Skill labs (writing, math, etc.)
Child care
Indicate which of the following are your reasons/goals for
attending this college
?
Working fulltime
Caring for dependents
16
16
Transfer to a 4year college or university
How likely is it that the following issues would cause you to withdraw from class or from this college? (Please respond to each item)
Secondar
y goal
Not a goal
14
13
13
16
Moving/relocating
How supportive are your friends of your attending
this college
?
Primarily as someone other than a student
In terms of attending
this college
, how do you think of
yourself? (
Mark only one
)
Primarily as an employee who is taking classes
Primarily as a student working to meet expenses
Primarily as a student who is taking classes
22
Academically unprepared
Lack of finances
Educational goals changed
Change in career plans
19 44
Somewhat
Likel
y
Not Likely
25 45
26 52
28 28
26 52
24 51
23 41
16 26
Primary
goal
To update job skills
To change careers
To obtain knowledge in a specific
area
To complete a certificate program
To obtain an Associate's degree
To transfer to a 4year college
14
19
f.
To take one or more classes for self
improvement
h.
20 17
To obtain jobrelated skills
13
Very likely Likely
21
14
9
30
9
10
39
33
▼▼
▼▼
25 26 50
64
16 22
18
A
32
A to B+
15
B
21
B to C+ 7 C 2 C or lower
▼▼▼
3
Do not have a GPA at this school
0
Pass/fail classes only
a. 35 28 37
b. 22 18 60
23
c. 12 5 82
70
d. 42 6 52
30
e. 33 8 60
0
f. 5 5 90
24
17
56
99
0 Internet base courses
18
0 Correspondence courses
0 Televised courses
12 Proprietary (private) school or training program
15 Public vocationaltechnical school
16 Another community or technical college
41 4year college or university 23 None
36 None 32 114 credits
16 1529 credits
11 3044 credits
8 4560 credits
10 over 60 credits
46 Fulltime 54 Less than fulltime
4
92
1
44 Summer 2003
1
35 Fall 2003
0
3 Winter/Spring 2004
3
6 I have no current plan to return
3
8 Uncertain
91 None4 1 or 2 classes
10
1 class
26
2 3 classes 3 4 classes or more
21
2 classes
11
28
3 classes
5
93 Yes 7 No
Vocational/technical school
5 classes
6 or more
4 classes
4year college/university
Other
Indicate which of the following are sources you use to pay
your tuition at this college? (
Please respond to each item
)
Student loans (bank, etc.)
Public assistance
19
Thinking about this current academic term, how would you
characterize your enrollment
at this college
?
My own income/savings
Employer contributions
Grants & scholarships
Not a
Source
44
Parent or spouse/significant
other's income or savin
gs
When do you most frequently take classesat this
college?
Did you begin college at this college o
elsewhere
?
Started here Started elsewhere
Day classes
Which types of classes do you most frequently
attend
at this college
? (
Mark one only
)
Classroom based courses
Major
Source
Minor
Source
Evening classes
Weekend classes
34
21
25
20
At what other types of institutions are you taking
classes this term? (Please mark all that apply)
Would you recommend this college to a friend or
family member?
In how many classes are you presently
enrolled at this college?
28
26
At this college, in what range is your overall
college grade point average?
27
How many classes are you
presently
taking at
OTHER institutions?
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
)
When do you plan to take classes at this
college again?
I will accomplish my goal(s) during this
term and will not be returning
How many TOTAL credit hours have you earne
d
at this college, not counting the courses you are
currentl
y taking this term?
Another community or technical college
None
High School
29 39
23 Excellent
61 Good
15 Fair
1 Poor
Mother
Father
▼▼
30
15 17
38 Yes 62 No
33 27
23 20
58 Not applicable/no children
12 I do not have children that need child care
19 I have excellent child care
4 I have child care but it is inconsistent
3 Child care is difficult to arrange
4 Child care is a major issue for me
32
Mark your age group.
0 7 18 37 19 to 22
16 11 26 to 29 18 30 to 39 *Notes:
9 2 50 to 59 1 60 plus
33
Your sex:
30 Male 70
Female
34
25
Yes
75
No
35
92 Yes 8 No
36
8 Yes 92 No
37
3 American Indian or other Native American
4 Asian, Asian American or Pacific Islander
0 Native Hawaiian
34 Black or African American
48 White, NonHispanic
8 Hispanic, Latino, Spanish
2 Other
38
2 None
77 High school diploma or GED
11 Vocational/technical certificate
5 Associate's degree
5 Bachelor's degree
0 Master’s/doctoral/professional degree
Doctorate degree
What is the highest level of education obtained
by your:
Associate's degree 8
How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at th
college?
Do you have children who live with you?
Are you married?
If you have children living with you, which of the following best
describes your child care situation?
(Mark all that apply)
6
12 12
Master's degree/1st
professional
56
10
What is your racial identification?
(
Mark all that apply
)
What is the highest academic credential you have earned?
Not a high school
graduate
High school diploma or
GED
Some college, did not
com
plete degree
Students under the age of 18 and students
who completed the survey more than once
were removed from the analysis.
Is English your native (first) language?
Are you an international student or foreign national?
Bachelor's degree
35
31
17 or less
23 to 25
40 to 49
01
Unknown 4
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