Your College | ATD | 2013 Cohort | ||||||
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Item | Variable | Responses | Count | Percent | Count | Percent | Count | Percent |
Item 3 | ||||||||
3. Did you begin college at this college or elsewhere? | ENTER | Started here | 799 | 82.6 | 27,246 | 85.3 | 79,925 | 85.8 |
Started elsewhere | 168 | 17.4 | 4,692 | 14.7 | 13,282 | 14.2 | ||
Total | 966 | 100.0 | 31,938 | 100.0 | 93,206 | 100.0 | ||
Item 4: While in high school, did you earn college credit for one or more courses? (Mark all that apply) | ||||||||
4a. No | NOHS | No response | 226 | 22.7 | 6,875 | 21.0 | 21,488 | 22.5 |
Response | 768 | 77.3 | 25,887 | 79.0 | 74,139 | 77.5 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,762 | 100.0 | 95,628 | 100.0 | ||
4b. Yes, at this college | THISC | No response | 974 | 98.0 | 31,138 | 95.0 | 90,389 | 94.5 |
Response | 20 | 2.0 | 1,624 | 5.0 | 5,238 | 5.5 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,762 | 100.0 | 95,628 | 100.0 | ||
4c. Yes, at a different college | DIFFC | No response | 935 | 94.1 | 31,568 | 96.4 | 91,646 | 95.8 |
Response | 59 | 5.9 | 1,194 | 3.6 | 3,982 | 4.2 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,762 | 100.0 | 95,628 | 100.0 | ||
4d. Yes, at my high school | MYHS | No response | 835 | 84.0 | 28,277 | 86.3 | 81,811 | 85.6 |
Response | 159 | 16.0 | 4,486 | 13.7 | 13,816 | 14.4 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,762 | 100.0 | 95,628 | 100.0 | ||
Item 5 | ||||||||
5. In addition to taking courses at this college, were/are you also enrolled at a 4-year college or university during your first semester/quarter? | OTHERENR | Yes | 62 | 6.3 | 1,433 | 4.4 | 3,820 | 4.0 |
No | 928 | 93.7 | 31,032 | 95.6 | 91,049 | 96.0 | ||
Total | 990 | 100.0 | 32,465 | 100.0 | 94,869 | 100.0 | ||
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7. How many courses did you enroll in for your first semester/quarter at this college? | COURSENO | One | 42 | 4.2 | 1,742 | 5.3 | 5,298 | 5.6 |
Two | 110 | 11.1 | 6,144 | 18.8 | 17,135 | 18.0 | ||
Three | 216 | 21.7 | 9,011 | 27.6 | 23,393 | 24.5 | ||
Four or more | 626 | 63.0 | 15,802 | 48.3 | 49,596 | 52.0 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,700 | 100.0 | 95,422 | 100.0 | ||
Item 8 | ||||||||
8. Did you add or drop any classes within the first three weeks of your first semester/quarter at this college? | ADDROP | Yes, without discussing my decision with a college staff member or instructor | 100 | 10.0 | 2,041 | 6.2 | 6,876 | 7.2 |
Yes, after discussing my decision with a college staff member or instructor | 90 | 9.1 | 2,541 | 7.8 | 8,157 | 8.6 | ||
No, I did not add or drop any courses | 801 | 80.9 | 28,067 | 86.0 | 80,263 | 84.2 | ||
Total | 991 | 100.0 | 32,649 | 100.0 | 95,295 | 100.0 | ||
Item 9 | ||||||||
9. Of the courses you enrolled in during your first semester/quarter at this college, how many did you drop after the first day of class? | DROPNO | None | 872 | 87.9 | 30,004 | 92.0 | 86,771 | 91.2 |
One | 100 | 10.1 | 2,062 | 6.3 | 6,733 | 7.1 | ||
Two | 17 | 1.7 | 404 | 1.2 | 1,230 | 1.3 | ||
Three | 3 | 0.3 | 72 | 0.2 | 258 | 0.3 | ||
Four or more | 1 | 0.1 | 59 | 0.2 | 192 | 0.2 | ||
Total | 992 | 100.0 | 32,601 | 100.0 | 95,183 | 100.0 | ||
Item 10 | ||||||||
10. When did you register for your courses for your first semester/quarter at this college? | REGCLASS | More than one week before classes began | 847 | 85.2 | 28,054 | 85.8 | 82,011 | 86.0 |
During the week before classes began | 132 | 13.3 | 3,883 | 11.9 | 10,722 | 11.2 | ||
During the first week of classes | 12 | 1.2 | 607 | 1.9 | 2,113 | 2.2 | ||
After the first week of classes | 3 | 0.3 | 161 | 0.5 | 571 | 0.6 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,705 | 100.0 | 95,416 | 100.0 | ||
Item 11: The following statements are about this college's orientation for new students.(Mark all that apply) | ||||||||
11a. I took part in an online orientation prior to the beginning of classes | ONLORIEN | No response | 821 | 82.6 | 29,043 | 88.6 | 84,993 | 88.9 |
Response | 173 | 17.4 | 3,719 | 11.4 | 10,634 | 11.1 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,762 | 100.0 | 95,628 | 100.0 | ||
11b. I attended an on-campus orientation prior to the beginning of classes | ONCORIEN | No response | 658 | 66.2 | 14,466 | 44.2 | 46,377 | 48.5 |
Response | 336 | 33.8 | 18,296 | 55.8 | 49,250 | 51.5 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,762 | 100.0 | 95,628 | 100.0 | ||
11c. I enrolled in an orientation course as part of my course schedule during my first semester/quarter at this college | CSORIEN | No response | 814 | 81.9 | 29,846 | 91.1 | 88,102 | 92.1 |
Response | 180 | 18.1 | 2,917 | 8.9 | 7,526 | 7.9 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,762 | 100.0 | 95,628 | 100.0 | ||
11d. I was not aware of a college orientation | NWORIEN | No response | 839 | 84.4 | 28,559 | 87.2 | 81,718 | 85.5 |
Response | 155 | 15.6 | 4,203 | 12.8 | 13,909 | 14.5 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,762 | 100.0 | 95,628 | 100.0 | ||
11e. I was unable to participate in orientation due to scheduling or other issues | UNAORIEN | No response | 773 | 77.7 | 27,189 | 83.0 | 76,510 | 80.0 |
Response | 221 | 22.3 | 5,573 | 17.0 | 19,118 | 20.0 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,762 | 100.0 | 95,628 | 100.0 | ||
Item 12: Think about your experiences from the time of your decision to attend this college through the end of the first three weeks of your first semester/quarter. | ||||||||
12a. Before I could register for classes, I was required to take a placement test (COMPASS, ASSET, ACCUPLACER, SAT, ACT, etc.) to assess my skills in reading, writing, and/or math [COLLREAD] | REQPTEST | Yes | 903 | 92.5 | 27,158 | 84.1 | 79,967 | 84.9 |
No | 74 | 7.5 | 5,118 | 15.9 | 14,213 | 15.1 | ||
Total | 977 | 100.0 | 32,276 | 100.0 | 94,180 | 100.0 | ||
12b. I took a placement test (COMPASS, ASSET, ACCUPLACER, SAT, ACT, etc.) [COLLREAD] | TKPTEST | Yes | 894 | 94.2 | 27,785 | 88.0 | 81,693 | 88.6 |
No | 55 | 5.8 | 3,799 | 12.0 | 10,525 | 11.4 | ||
Total | 949 | 100.0 | 31,584 | 100.0 | 92,218 | 100.0 | ||
12c. I was exempt from taking a placement test at this college | EXPTEST | Yes | 135 | 14.2 | 6,268 | 20.2 | 15,729 | 17.4 |
No | 812 | 85.8 | 24,779 | 79.8 | 74,684 | 82.6 | ||
Total | 948 | 100.0 | 31,047 | 100.0 | 90,412 | 100.0 | ||
Item 13: My placement test scores indicated that I needed to take a Developmental course (also referred to as Basic Skills, College Prep, etc.) in the following areas. (Mark all that apply) | ||||||||
13a. Didn't take a placement test | NOTEST | No response | 931 | 93.6 | 28,999 | 88.5 | 85,279 | 89.2 |
Response | 63 | 6.4 | 3,764 | 11.5 | 10,349 | 10.8 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,762 | 100.0 | 95,628 | 100.0 | ||
13b. Developmental Reading | NEEDREAD | No response | 771 | 77.5 | 23,821 | 72.7 | 71,288 | 74.5 |
Response | 223 | 22.5 | 8,942 | 27.3 | 24,339 | 25.5 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,762 | 100.0 | 95,628 | 100.0 | ||
13c. Developmental Writing | NEEDWRIT | No response | 801 | 80.6 | 23,394 | 71.4 | 69,349 | 72.5 |
Response | 193 | 19.4 | 9,369 | 28.6 | 26,278 | 27.5 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,762 | 100.0 | 95,628 | 100.0 | ||
13d. Developmental Math | NEEDMATH | No response | 571 | 57.4 | 16,714 | 51.0 | 50,328 | 52.6 |
Response | 423 | 42.6 | 16,048 | 49.0 | 45,300 | 47.4 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,762 | 100.0 | 95,628 | 100.0 | ||
13e. Didn't place into any Developmental courses | NEEDNONE | No response | 618 | 62.1 | 24,095 | 73.5 | 67,629 | 70.7 |
Response | 376 | 37.9 | 8,667 | 26.5 | 27,999 | 29.3 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,762 | 100.0 | 95,628 | 100.0 | ||
Item 14 | ||||||||
14. This college required me to enroll in classes indicated by my placement test scores during my first semester/quarter [COLLREAD] | REQCLASS | Yes | 759 | 78.2 | 23,308 | 72.5 | 66,560 | 71.1 |
No | 212 | 21.8 | 8,834 | 27.5 | 27,077 | 28.9 | ||
Total | 971 | 100.0 | 32,141 | 100.0 | 93,637 | 100.0 | ||
Item 15: With regard to financial assistance (scholarships, grants, or loans, etc.) to help with your college costs: | ||||||||
15a. I applied for financial assistance | APPLIED | Yes | 747 | 76.4 | 24,215 | 75.0 | 72,013 | 76.5 |
No | 231 | 23.6 | 8,055 | 25.0 | 22,163 | 23.5 | ||
Total | 978 | 100.0 | 32,270 | 100.0 | 94,176 | 100.0 | ||
15b. I was notified I was eligible to receive financial assistance | OFFERED | Yes | 680 | 70.4 | 20,946 | 65.8 | 62,658 | 67.4 |
No | 285 | 29.6 | 10,899 | 34.2 | 30,327 | 32.6 | ||
Total | 965 | 100.0 | 31,844 | 100.0 | 92,985 | 100.0 | ||
15c. I received financial assistance funds before classes began | RECEIVED | Yes | 522 | 54.0 | 15,704 | 49.2 | 47,081 | 50.5 |
No | 445 | 46.0 | 16,235 | 50.8 | 46,162 | 49.5 | ||
Total | 968 | 100.0 | 31,939 | 100.0 | 93,243 | 100.0 | ||
Item 16 | ||||||||
16. When did you first apply for financial assistance? | TIMEAPPL | 3 or more months before classes began | 402 | 41.3 | 12,468 | 38.7 | 36,066 | 38.3 |
1 to 2 months before classes began | 239 | 24.5 | 7,374 | 22.9 | 22,080 | 23.5 | ||
Less than 1 month before classes began | 105 | 10.8 | 3,961 | 12.3 | 12,076 | 12.8 | ||
After classes began | 11 | 1.1 | 823 | 2.6 | 2,731 | 2.9 | ||
I did not apply for financial assistance | 217 | 22.3 | 7,615 | 23.6 | 21,095 | 22.4 | ||
Total | 974 | 100.0 | 32,240 | 100.0 | 94,048 | 100.0 | ||
Item 17: In which of the following types of courses were you enrolled during your first semester/quarter at this college? | ||||||||
17a. Developmental Reading (also referred to as Basic Skills, College Prep, etc.) | EDCPR | Enrolled | 257 | 26.8 | 9,748 | 30.9 | 26,790 | 29.1 |
Not enrolled | 700 | 73.2 | 21,831 | 69.1 | 65,400 | 70.9 | ||
Total | 957 | 100.0 | 31,579 | 100.0 | 92,190 | 100.0 | ||
17b. Developmental Writing (also referred to as Basic Skills, College Prep, etc.) | EDCPW | Enrolled | 257 | 26.8 | 10,370 | 32.9 | 30,346 | 32.9 |
Not enrolled | 702 | 73.2 | 21,167 | 67.1 | 61,833 | 67.1 | ||
Total | 959 | 100.0 | 31,537 | 100.0 | 92,179 | 100.0 | ||
17c. Developmental Math (also referred to as Basic Skills, College Prep, etc.) | EDCPM | Enrolled | 441 | 45.7 | 15,708 | 49.5 | 45,792 | 49.4 |
Not enrolled | 524 | 54.3 | 16,026 | 50.5 | 46,949 | 50.6 | ||
Total | 965 | 100.0 | 31,735 | 100.0 | 92,740 | 100.0 | ||
17d. An English course taught specifically for students whose first language is not English (ESL, ESOL) | ENRLENG | Enrolled | 37 | 4.0 | 1,233 | 4.0 | 3,707 | 4.1 |
Not enrolled | 901 | 96.0 | 29,760 | 96.0 | 86,898 | 95.9 | ||
Total | 938 | 100.0 | 30,993 | 100.0 | 90,605 | 100.0 | ||
17e. A course specifically designed to teach skills and strategies to help students succeed in college (e.g., a college success or student success course) | ENRLSSDC | Enrolled | 535 | 55.6 | 12,243 | 38.9 | 27,405 | 29.9 |
Not enrolled | 426 | 44.4 | 19,259 | 61.1 | 64,255 | 70.1 | ||
Total | 962 | 100.0 | 31,502 | 100.0 | 91,660 | 100.0 | ||
17f. An organized "learning community" (two or more courses that a group of students take together) | ENRLOLC | Enrolled | 57 | 6.1 | 1,623 | 5.2 | 4,639 | 5.1 |
Not enrolled | 888 | 93.9 | 29,458 | 94.8 | 86,190 | 94.9 | ||
Total | 946 | 100.0 | 31,081 | 100.0 | 90,829 | 100.0 | ||
Item 18: Think about your experiences from the time of your decision to attend this college through the end of the first three weeks of your first semester/quarter. | ||||||||
18a. The very first time I came to this college I felt welcome [EARLYCON] | WELCOME | Strongly disagree | 11 | 1.1 | 301 | 0.9 | 761 | 0.8 |
Disagree | 30 | 3.1 | 703 | 2.2 | 1,912 | 2.0 | ||
Neutral | 266 | 27.0 | 7,770 | 23.9 | 21,972 | 23.2 | ||
Agree | 450 | 45.7 | 14,533 | 44.8 | 43,148 | 45.5 | ||
Strongly agree | 228 | 23.2 | 9,168 | 28.2 | 27,072 | 28.5 | ||
Total | 985 | 100.0 | 32,475 | 100.0 | 94,866 | 100.0 | ||
18b. The instructors at this college want me to succeed [HIEXPECT] | WNTSCCD | Strongly disagree | 3 | 0.3 | 72 | 0.2 | 191 | 0.2 |
Disagree | 9 | 0.9 | 237 | 0.7 | 640 | 0.7 | ||
Neutral | 120 | 12.3 | 3,638 | 11.2 | 10,779 | 11.4 | ||
Agree | 492 | 50.5 | 14,765 | 45.6 | 43,674 | 46.2 | ||
Strongly agree | 351 | 36.0 | 13,684 | 42.2 | 39,310 | 41.6 | ||
Total | 974 | 100.0 | 32,396 | 100.0 | 94,595 | 100.0 | ||
18c. All the courses I needed to take during my first semester/quarter were available at times convenient for me | CONVTIME | Strongly disagree | 21 | 2.2 | 892 | 2.8 | 2,383 | 2.5 |
Disagree | 86 | 8.8 | 3,148 | 9.7 | 8,770 | 9.3 | ||
Neutral | 150 | 15.3 | 5,184 | 16.0 | 14,733 | 15.6 | ||
Agree | 408 | 41.5 | 12,484 | 38.5 | 36,967 | 39.0 | ||
Strongly agree | 317 | 32.3 | 10,705 | 33.0 | 31,861 | 33.6 | ||
Total | 982 | 100.0 | 32,413 | 100.0 | 94,714 | 100.0 | ||
18d. I was able to meet with an academic advisor at times convenient for me [ACADPLAN] | AACONTIM | Strongly disagree | 41 | 4.2 | 906 | 2.8 | 2,539 | 2.7 |
Disagree | 85 | 8.7 | 2,653 | 8.2 | 7,597 | 8.1 | ||
Neutral | 295 | 30.3 | 8,073 | 25.0 | 24,191 | 25.7 | ||
Agree | 370 | 38.0 | 12,689 | 39.4 | 36,839 | 39.1 | ||
Strongly agree | 183 | 18.8 | 7,910 | 24.5 | 23,008 | 24.4 | ||
Total | 975 | 100.0 | 32,231 | 100.0 | 94,174 | 100.0 | ||
18e. An advisor helped me to select a course of study, program, or major [ACADPLAN] | AASELMAJ | Strongly disagree | 74 | 7.6 | 1,754 | 5.4 | 5,191 | 5.5 |
Disagree | 152 | 15.6 | 4,214 | 13.0 | 12,286 | 13.0 | ||
Neutral | 234 | 24.0 | 6,200 | 19.1 | 18,238 | 19.3 | ||
Agree | 309 | 31.7 | 11,369 | 35.1 | 33,087 | 35.0 | ||
Strongly agree | 206 | 21.1 | 8,872 | 27.4 | 25,828 | 27.3 | ||
Total | 974 | 100.0 | 32,409 | 100.0 | 94,630 | 100.0 | ||
18f. An advisor helped me to set academic goals and to create a plan for achieving them [ACADPLAN] | ACADGOAL | Strongly disagree | 106 | 10.8 | 2,378 | 7.4 | 6,895 | 7.3 |
Disagree | 211 | 21.6 | 6,540 | 20.2 | 19,636 | 20.8 | ||
Neutral | 307 | 31.5 | 9,211 | 28.5 | 27,878 | 29.5 | ||
Agree | 225 | 23.0 | 8,469 | 26.2 | 24,224 | 25.6 | ||
Strongly agree | 128 | 13.1 | 5,753 | 17.8 | 15,814 | 16.7 | ||
Total | 977 | 100.0 | 32,352 | 100.0 | 94,447 | 100.0 | ||
18g. An advisor helped me to identify the courses I needed to take during my first semester/quarter [ACADPLAN] | CRSADV | Strongly disagree | 61 | 6.3 | 1,342 | 4.1 | 4,017 | 4.2 |
Disagree | 99 | 10.2 | 2,772 | 8.6 | 8,269 | 8.7 | ||
Neutral | 154 | 15.8 | 4,653 | 14.4 | 13,939 | 14.7 | ||
Agree | 398 | 41.0 | 13,443 | 41.5 | 38,813 | 41.0 | ||
Strongly agree | 259 | 26.6 | 10,188 | 31.4 | 29,546 | 31.2 | ||
Total | 971 | 100.0 | 32,398 | 100.0 | 94,583 | 100.0 | ||
18h. A college staff member talked with me about my commitments outside of school (work, children, dependents, etc.) to help me figure out how many courses to take [ACADPLAN] | OSCOMM | Strongly disagree | 172 | 17.6 | 4,404 | 13.6 | 12,696 | 13.4 |
Disagree | 313 | 32.0 | 10,019 | 30.9 | 29,306 | 31.0 | ||
Neutral | 227 | 23.3 | 8,068 | 24.9 | 24,253 | 25.6 | ||
Agree | 170 | 17.4 | 6,222 | 19.2 | 17,866 | 18.9 | ||
Strongly agree | 95 | 9.7 | 3,683 | 11.4 | 10,441 | 11.0 | ||
Total | 978 | 100.0 | 32,396 | 100.0 | 94,562 | 100.0 | ||
18i. The college provided me with adequate information about financial assistance (scholarships, grants, loans, etc.) [EARLYCON] | FAINFO | Strongly disagree | 77 | 7.8 | 2,272 | 7.0 | 6,537 | 6.9 |
Disagree | 148 | 15.1 | 4,767 | 14.7 | 13,801 | 14.6 | ||
Neutral | 267 | 27.2 | 8,363 | 25.8 | 24,431 | 25.8 | ||
Agree | 326 | 33.2 | 10,687 | 33.0 | 31,332 | 33.1 | ||
Strongly agree | 163 | 16.6 | 6,311 | 19.5 | 18,530 | 19.6 | ||
Total | 981 | 100.0 | 32,400 | 100.0 | 94,631 | 100.0 | ||
18j. A college staff member helped me determine whether I qualified for financial assistance [EARLYCON] | QUALFA | Strongly disagree | 163 | 16.7 | 3,749 | 11.6 | 10,606 | 11.2 |
Disagree | 251 | 25.8 | 8,599 | 26.6 | 24,502 | 26.0 | ||
Neutral | 296 | 30.4 | 8,314 | 25.7 | 24,621 | 26.1 | ||
Agree | 169 | 17.4 | 7,130 | 22.1 | 21,261 | 22.5 | ||
Strongly agree | 94 | 9.7 | 4,530 | 14.0 | 13,321 | 14.1 | ||
Total | 974 | 100.0 | 32,322 | 100.0 | 94,311 | 100.0 | ||
18k. All instructors had activities to introduce students to one another | ACTINTRO | Strongly disagree | 89 | 9.1 | 2,237 | 6.9 | 6,921 | 7.3 |
Disagree | 212 | 21.8 | 6,576 | 20.3 | 20,150 | 21.3 | ||
Neutral | 244 | 25.0 | 7,833 | 24.2 | 23,521 | 24.9 | ||
Agree | 282 | 28.8 | 9,816 | 30.3 | 27,694 | 29.3 | ||
Strongly agree | 149 | 15.3 | 5,893 | 18.2 | 16,191 | 17.1 | ||
Total | 977 | 100.0 | 32,356 | 100.0 | 94,478 | 100.0 | ||
18l. All instructors clearly explained academic and student support services available at this college [ACSOCSUP] | RESOURCE | Strongly disagree | 13 | 1.3 | 640 | 2.0 | 2,065 | 2.2 |
Disagree | 71 | 7.2 | 2,447 | 7.6 | 8,005 | 8.5 | ||
Neutral | 224 | 23.0 | 6,337 | 19.6 | 19,366 | 20.5 | ||
Agree | 415 | 42.5 | 13,919 | 43.0 | 40,098 | 42.4 | ||
Strongly agree | 254 | 26.0 | 8,996 | 27.8 | 24,943 | 26.4 | ||
Total | 977 | 100.0 | 32,338 | 100.0 | 94,476 | 100.0 | ||
18m. All instructors clearly explained course grading policies [ACSOCSUP] | GRADEPOL | Strongly disagree | 6 | 0.6 | 186 | 0.6 | 538 | 0.6 |
Disagree | 28 | 2.9 | 702 | 2.2 | 1,984 | 2.1 | ||
Neutral | 81 | 8.3 | 2,917 | 9.0 | 8,513 | 9.0 | ||
Agree | 471 | 48.1 | 14,999 | 46.3 | 43,951 | 46.5 | ||
Strongly agree | 392 | 40.1 | 13,596 | 42.0 | 39,581 | 41.9 | ||
Total | 979 | 100.0 | 32,401 | 100.0 | 94,567 | 100.0 | ||
18n. All instructors clearly explained course syllabi (syllabuses) [ACSOCSUP] | SYLLABI | Strongly disagree | 5 | 0.5 | 145 | 0.4 | 410 | 0.4 |
Disagree | 21 | 2.1 | 560 | 1.7 | 1,538 | 1.6 | ||
Neutral | 79 | 8.1 | 2,223 | 6.9 | 6,501 | 6.9 | ||
Agree | 406 | 41.5 | 13,784 | 42.6 | 40,506 | 42.9 | ||
Strongly agree | 467 | 47.7 | 15,642 | 48.3 | 45,521 | 48.2 | ||
Total | 978 | 100.0 | 32,353 | 100.0 | 94,476 | 100.0 | ||
18o. I knew how to get in touch with my instructors outside of class [ACSOCSUP] | FACMEET | Strongly disagree | 6 | 0.6 | 224 | 0.7 | 648 | 0.7 |
Disagree | 20 | 2.0 | 809 | 2.5 | 2,362 | 2.5 | ||
Neutral | 78 | 8.0 | 3,086 | 9.5 | 8,612 | 9.1 | ||
Agree | 442 | 45.1 | 14,125 | 43.6 | 41,627 | 44.0 | ||
Strongly agree | 435 | 44.3 | 14,170 | 43.7 | 41,405 | 43.7 | ||
Total | 980 | 100.0 | 32,414 | 100.0 | 94,655 | 100.0 | ||
18p. At least one college staff member (other than an instructor) learned my name [EARLYCON] | CSTAFNAM | Strongly disagree | 161 | 16.5 | 4,519 | 13.9 | 12,733 | 13.5 |
Disagree | 192 | 19.6 | 6,905 | 21.3 | 19,940 | 21.1 | ||
Neutral | 187 | 19.1 | 5,920 | 18.3 | 17,127 | 18.1 | ||
Agree | 235 | 24.0 | 7,861 | 24.3 | 23,242 | 24.6 | ||
Strongly agree | 203 | 20.8 | 7,207 | 22.2 | 21,557 | 22.8 | ||
Total | 978 | 100.0 | 32,412 | 100.0 | 94,599 | 100.0 | ||
18q. At least one other student whom I didn't previously know learned my name [ACSOCSUP] | OSTUDNAM | Strongly disagree | 29 | 3.0 | 842 | 2.6 | 2,383 | 2.5 |
Disagree | 56 | 5.7 | 1,532 | 4.7 | 4,687 | 4.9 | ||
Neutral | 124 | 12.7 | 3,444 | 10.6 | 9,876 | 10.4 | ||
Agree | 394 | 40.3 | 13,107 | 40.4 | 37,908 | 40.0 | ||
Strongly agree | 376 | 38.4 | 13,499 | 41.6 | 39,836 | 42.1 | ||
Total | 979 | 100.0 | 32,424 | 100.0 | 94,689 | 100.0 | ||
18r. At least one instructor learned my name [ACSOCSUP] | FACNAM | Strongly disagree | 19 | 2.0 | 507 | 1.6 | 1,395 | 1.5 |
Disagree | 23 | 2.4 | 1,136 | 3.5 | 3,224 | 3.4 | ||
Neutral | 77 | 7.9 | 2,840 | 8.8 | 7,748 | 8.2 | ||
Agree | 413 | 42.4 | 12,940 | 40.1 | 38,075 | 40.4 | ||
Strongly agree | 442 | 45.3 | 14,864 | 46.0 | 43,899 | 46.5 | ||
Total | 974 | 100.0 | 32,287 | 100.0 | 94,341 | 100.0 | ||
18s. I learned the name of at least one other student in most of my classes [ACSOCSUP] | STUNAM | Strongly disagree | 20 | 2.0 | 615 | 1.9 | 1,631 | 1.7 |
Disagree | 38 | 3.9 | 1,284 | 4.0 | 3,820 | 4.0 | ||
Neutral | 112 | 11.5 | 2,813 | 8.7 | 8,044 | 8.5 | ||
Agree | 403 | 41.2 | 12,844 | 39.6 | 37,575 | 39.7 | ||
Strongly agree | 404 | 41.4 | 14,867 | 45.9 | 43,623 | 46.1 | ||
Total | 977 | 100.0 | 32,422 | 100.0 | 94,692 | 100.0 | ||
18t. I have the motivation to do what it takes to succeed in college [HIEXPECT] | ITTAKES | Strongly disagree | 7 | 0.7 | 159 | 0.5 | 373 | 0.4 |
Disagree | 15 | 1.5 | 332 | 1.0 | 976 | 1.0 | ||
Neutral | 81 | 8.3 | 2,752 | 8.5 | 7,868 | 8.3 | ||
Agree | 380 | 38.9 | 10,969 | 33.9 | 33,094 | 35.0 | ||
Strongly agree | 493 | 50.5 | 18,168 | 56.1 | 52,285 | 55.3 | ||
Total | 976 | 100.0 | 32,379 | 100.0 | 94,596 | 100.0 | ||
18u. I am prepared academically to succeed in college [HIEXPECT] | ACPRPRD | Strongly disagree | 4 | 0.4 | 172 | 0.5 | 448 | 0.5 |
Disagree | 14 | 1.4 | 457 | 1.4 | 1,301 | 1.4 | ||
Neutral | 130 | 13.4 | 3,963 | 12.2 | 11,559 | 12.2 | ||
Agree | 403 | 41.3 | 12,263 | 37.8 | 36,712 | 38.7 | ||
Strongly agree | 425 | 43.6 | 15,602 | 48.1 | 44,737 | 47.2 | ||
Total | 976 | 100.0 | 32,457 | 100.0 | 94,757 | 100.0 | ||
Item 19: During the first three weeks of your first semester/quarter at this college, about how often did you do the following? | ||||||||
19a. Ask questions in class or contribute to class discussions [ENGAGLRN] | ASKQUES | Never | 62 | 6.2 | 2,400 | 7.4 | 7,502 | 7.9 |
Once | 185 | 18.8 | 7,422 | 22.8 | 21,397 | 22.5 | ||
Two or three times | 468 | 47.5 | 15,145 | 46.5 | 44,046 | 46.3 | ||
Four or more times | 271 | 27.5 | 7,633 | 23.4 | 22,289 | 23.4 | ||
Total | 986 | 100.0 | 32,598 | 100.0 | 95,234 | 100.0 | ||
19b. Prepare at least two drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in [ENGAGLRN] | PREPDRFT | Never | 164 | 16.8 | 8,784 | 27.1 | 26,853 | 28.4 |
Once | 403 | 41.2 | 11,307 | 34.9 | 32,991 | 34.8 | ||
Two or three times | 332 | 34.0 | 9,969 | 30.8 | 28,121 | 29.7 | ||
Four or more times | 78 | 8.0 | 2,351 | 7.3 | 6,730 | 7.1 | ||
Total | 977 | 100.0 | 32,412 | 100.0 | 94,695 | 100.0 | ||
19c. Turn in an assignment late [HIEXPECT] | LATETURN | Never | 620 | 63.0 | 21,598 | 66.5 | 64,282 | 67.8 |
Once | 280 | 28.5 | 8,212 | 25.3 | 23,123 | 24.4 | ||
Two or three times | 75 | 7.6 | 2,356 | 7.3 | 6,522 | 6.9 | ||
Four or more times | 9 | 0.9 | 302 | 0.9 | 840 | 0.9 | ||
Total | 984 | 100.0 | 32,468 | 100.0 | 94,766 | 100.0 | ||
19d. Not turn in an assignment [HIEXPECT] | NOTTURN | Never | 639 | 65.7 | 23,722 | 73.6 | 69,709 | 74.1 |
Once | 232 | 23.9 | 6,139 | 19.1 | 17,688 | 18.8 | ||
Two or three times | 86 | 8.8 | 1,877 | 5.8 | 5,332 | 5.7 | ||
Four or more times | 16 | 1.7 | 483 | 1.5 | 1,348 | 1.4 | ||
Total | 972 | 100.0 | 32,222 | 100.0 | 94,077 | 100.0 | ||
19e. Participate in supplemental instruction (extra class sessions with an instructor, tutor, or experienced student) [ENGAGLRN] | SUPINSTR | Never | 646 | 65.5 | 21,407 | 65.8 | 64,899 | 68.3 |
Once | 170 | 17.2 | 5,563 | 17.1 | 15,347 | 16.1 | ||
Two or three times | 111 | 11.3 | 3,918 | 12.0 | 10,429 | 11.0 | ||
Four or more times | 59 | 6.0 | 1,666 | 5.1 | 4,363 | 4.6 | ||
Total | 986 | 100.0 | 32,554 | 100.0 | 95,038 | 100.0 | ||
19f. Come to class without completing readings or assignments [HIEXPECT] | NOTCOMPL | Never | 527 | 53.5 | 18,617 | 57.3 | 54,540 | 57.5 |
Once | 287 | 29.1 | 9,387 | 28.9 | 27,143 | 28.6 | ||
Two or three times | 146 | 14.9 | 3,640 | 11.2 | 10,643 | 11.2 | ||
Four or more times | 26 | 2.6 | 857 | 2.6 | 2,562 | 2.7 | ||
Total | 986 | 100.0 | 32,501 | 100.0 | 94,888 | 100.0 | ||
19g. Work with other students on a project or assignment during class [ENGAGLRN] | PINCLASS | Never | 210 | 21.2 | 6,791 | 20.9 | 20,319 | 21.4 |
Once | 283 | 28.6 | 8,362 | 25.7 | 24,214 | 25.5 | ||
Two or three times | 376 | 38.1 | 12,674 | 38.9 | 36,552 | 38.5 | ||
Four or more times | 119 | 12.1 | 4,729 | 14.5 | 13,959 | 14.7 | ||
Total | 988 | 100.0 | 32,555 | 100.0 | 95,045 | 100.0 | ||
19h. Work with classmates outside of class on class projects or assignments [ENGAGLRN] | PREPOUTC | Never | 727 | 73.9 | 20,970 | 64.6 | 62,060 | 65.5 |
Once | 140 | 14.2 | 6,096 | 18.8 | 16,743 | 17.7 | ||
Two or three times | 95 | 9.7 | 4,012 | 12.4 | 11,590 | 12.2 | ||
Four or more times | 21 | 2.2 | 1,386 | 4.3 | 4,387 | 4.6 | ||
Total | 983 | 100.0 | 32,464 | 100.0 | 94,780 | 100.0 | ||
19i. Participate in a required study group outside of class [ENGAGLRN] | GRPSTUDY | Never | 836 | 84.9 | 26,517 | 81.5 | 78,529 | 82.7 |
Once | 75 | 7.6 | 3,261 | 10.0 | 8,721 | 9.2 | ||
Two or three times | 56 | 5.7 | 1,976 | 6.1 | 5,419 | 5.7 | ||
Four or more times | 19 | 1.9 | 794 | 2.4 | 2,298 | 2.4 | ||
Total | 985 | 100.0 | 32,547 | 100.0 | 94,967 | 100.0 | ||
19j. Participate in a student-initiated (not required) study group outside of class [ENGAGLRN] | NRGSTUDY | Never | 824 | 83.9 | 26,466 | 81.6 | 77,839 | 82.2 |
Once | 90 | 9.2 | 3,360 | 10.4 | 9,232 | 9.7 | ||
Two or three times | 51 | 5.2 | 1,850 | 5.7 | 5,288 | 5.6 | ||
Four or more times | 17 | 1.7 | 769 | 2.4 | 2,359 | 2.5 | ||
Total | 982 | 100.0 | 32,446 | 100.0 | 94,718 | 100.0 | ||
19k. Use an electronic tool (e-mail, text messaging, Facebook, MySpace, class Web site, etc.) to communicate with another student about coursework [ENGAGLRN] | USEINTMG | Never | 530 | 53.6 | 13,520 | 41.5 | 40,646 | 42.7 |
Once | 186 | 18.9 | 7,216 | 22.1 | 20,262 | 21.3 | ||
Two or three times | 143 | 14.5 | 6,841 | 21.0 | 19,574 | 20.6 | ||
Four or more times | 129 | 13.0 | 5,033 | 15.4 | 14,678 | 15.4 | ||
Total | 988 | 100.0 | 32,611 | 100.0 | 95,161 | 100.0 | ||
19l. Use an electronic tool (e-mail, text messaging, Facebook, MySpace, class Web site, etc.) to communicate with an instructor about coursework [ENGAGLRN] | MAILFAC | Never | 246 | 25.0 | 10,859 | 33.5 | 32,948 | 34.8 |
Once | 242 | 24.6 | 8,483 | 26.1 | 24,723 | 26.1 | ||
Two or three times | 309 | 31.4 | 8,344 | 25.7 | 24,030 | 25.4 | ||
Four or more times | 187 | 19.0 | 4,762 | 14.7 | 13,060 | 13.8 | ||
Total | 984 | 100.0 | 32,448 | 100.0 | 94,761 | 100.0 | ||
19m. Discuss an assignment or grade with an instructor [ENGAGLRN] | FACASSN | Never | 289 | 29.2 | 10,425 | 32.1 | 31,364 | 33.0 |
Once | 363 | 36.7 | 11,156 | 34.3 | 32,862 | 34.6 | ||
Two or three times | 246 | 24.9 | 8,511 | 26.2 | 24,177 | 25.5 | ||
Four or more times | 92 | 9.3 | 2,425 | 7.5 | 6,570 | 6.9 | ||
Total | 990 | 100.0 | 32,517 | 100.0 | 94,974 | 100.0 | ||
19n. Ask for help from an instructor regarding questions or problems related to a class [ENGAGLRN] | CLASSREL | Never | 209 | 21.3 | 7,307 | 22.4 | 22,381 | 23.6 |
Once | 307 | 31.3 | 10,074 | 30.9 | 29,269 | 30.8 | ||
Two or three times | 332 | 33.8 | 11,117 | 34.2 | 31,863 | 33.5 | ||
Four or more times | 134 | 13.6 | 4,055 | 12.5 | 11,466 | 12.1 | ||
Total | 981 | 100.0 | 32,553 | 100.0 | 94,979 | 100.0 | ||
19o. Receive prompt written or oral feedback from instructors on your performance [ENGAGLRN] | FEEDBACK | Never | 189 | 19.1 | 8,041 | 24.8 | 23,670 | 25.0 |
Once | 306 | 30.9 | 9,639 | 29.7 | 27,427 | 28.9 | ||
Two or three times | 344 | 34.7 | 10,644 | 32.8 | 31,429 | 33.1 | ||
Four or more times | 151 | 15.2 | 4,158 | 12.8 | 12,307 | 13.0 | ||
Total | 989 | 100.0 | 32,483 | 100.0 | 94,833 | 100.0 | ||
19p. Receive grades or points on assignments, quizzes, tests, or papers, etc. | RCVGRDS | Never | 30 | 3.0 | 1,924 | 5.9 | 5,598 | 5.9 |
Once | 102 | 10.5 | 4,515 | 14.0 | 12,901 | 13.7 | ||
Two or three times | 314 | 32.2 | 10,880 | 33.6 | 31,554 | 33.4 | ||
Four or more times | 529 | 54.3 | 15,044 | 46.5 | 44,389 | 47.0 | ||
Total | 974 | 100.0 | 32,363 | 100.0 | 94,441 | 100.0 | ||
19q. Discuss ideas from your readings or classes with instructors outside of class [ENGAGLRN] | FACIDOC | Never | 608 | 61.6 | 21,084 | 64.9 | 62,357 | 65.7 |
Once | 195 | 19.7 | 6,121 | 18.8 | 17,342 | 18.3 | ||
Two or three times | 130 | 13.2 | 3,748 | 11.5 | 10,899 | 11.5 | ||
Four or more times | 54 | 5.5 | 1,548 | 4.8 | 4,316 | 4.5 | ||
Total | 987 | 100.0 | 32,501 | 100.0 | 94,915 | 100.0 | ||
19r. Discuss ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class (students, family, co-workers, etc.) | OCIDEAS | Never | 359 | 36.6 | 12,305 | 38.1 | 35,709 | 37.9 |
Once | 223 | 22.7 | 7,161 | 22.2 | 20,559 | 21.8 | ||
Two or three times | 258 | 26.3 | 8,222 | 25.5 | 24,270 | 25.7 | ||
Four or more times | 140 | 14.3 | 4,618 | 14.3 | 13,746 | 14.6 | ||
Total | 979 | 100.0 | 32,306 | 100.0 | 94,284 | 100.0 | ||
19s. Skip class [HIEXPECT] | SKIPCL | Never | 718 | 73.1 | 24,598 | 75.6 | 70,677 | 74.5 |
Once | 185 | 18.9 | 5,398 | 16.6 | 16,529 | 17.4 | ||
Two or three times | 66 | 6.7 | 2,107 | 6.5 | 6,460 | 6.8 | ||
Four or more times | 13 | 1.3 | 415 | 1.3 | 1,254 | 1.3 | ||
Total | 981 | 100.0 | 32,518 | 100.0 | 94,919 | 100.0 | ||
Item 20.1: Think about your experiences from the time of your decision to attend this college through the end of the first three weeks of your first semester/quarter. Did you know about the following services? | ||||||||
20.1a. Academic advising/planning | ACADPLNG | Yes | 809 | 82.1 | 25,387 | 78.6 | 71,844 | 76.1 |
No | 176 | 17.9 | 6,930 | 21.4 | 22,535 | 23.9 | ||
Total | 985 | 100.0 | 32,317 | 100.0 | 94,380 | 100.0 | ||
20.1b. Career counseling | CAREERC | Yes | 474 | 48.2 | 17,122 | 53.1 | 47,159 | 50.1 |
No | 510 | 51.8 | 15,116 | 46.9 | 46,944 | 49.9 | ||
Total | 984 | 100.0 | 32,239 | 100.0 | 94,103 | 100.0 | ||
20.1c. Job placement assistance | JOBPLACE | Yes | 399 | 40.8 | 10,943 | 34.1 | 31,563 | 33.7 |
No | 578 | 59.2 | 21,141 | 65.9 | 62,105 | 66.3 | ||
Total | 977 | 100.0 | 32,084 | 100.0 | 93,668 | 100.0 | ||
20.1d. Face-to-face tutoring | FFTUTOR | Yes | 805 | 82.4 | 25,092 | 78.0 | 71,483 | 76.1 |
No | 172 | 17.6 | 7,091 | 22.0 | 22,447 | 23.9 | ||
Total | 977 | 100.0 | 32,182 | 100.0 | 93,929 | 100.0 | ||
20.1e. Online tutoring | OLTUTOR | Yes | 532 | 54.4 | 12,375 | 38.7 | 34,601 | 37.0 |
No | 445 | 45.6 | 19,604 | 61.3 | 58,846 | 63.0 | ||
Total | 977 | 100.0 | 31,979 | 100.0 | 93,447 | 100.0 | ||
20.1f. Writing, math, or other skill lab | SKILLABS | Yes | 797 | 81.9 | 24,644 | 76.7 | 68,164 | 72.7 |
No | 177 | 18.1 | 7,478 | 23.3 | 25,568 | 27.3 | ||
Total | 973 | 100.0 | 32,121 | 100.0 | 93,732 | 100.0 | ||
20.1g. Financial assistance advising | FAADVS | Yes | 746 | 76.8 | 24,886 | 77.7 | 72,370 | 77.3 |
No | 226 | 23.2 | 7,147 | 22.3 | 21,242 | 22.7 | ||
Total | 972 | 100.0 | 32,033 | 100.0 | 93,612 | 100.0 | ||
20.1h. Computer lab | COMPLAB | Yes | 853 | 86.8 | 27,505 | 85.5 | 78,954 | 84.1 |
No | 129 | 13.2 | 4,671 | 14.5 | 14,973 | 15.9 | ||
Total | 982 | 100.0 | 32,176 | 100.0 | 93,926 | 100.0 | ||
20.1i. Student organizations | STUORGS | Yes | 564 | 57.9 | 19,478 | 60.7 | 55,274 | 59.0 |
No | 410 | 42.1 | 12,601 | 39.3 | 38,402 | 41.0 | ||
Total | 974 | 100.0 | 32,079 | 100.0 | 93,676 | 100.0 | ||
20.1j. Transfer credit assistance | TRANSFCR | Yes | 611 | 62.3 | 15,399 | 47.9 | 44,760 | 47.7 |
No | 369 | 37.7 | 16,723 | 52.1 | 49,106 | 52.3 | ||
Total | 980 | 100.0 | 32,122 | 100.0 | 93,866 | 100.0 | ||
20.1k. Services to students with disabilities | DISABSVS | Yes | 677 | 69.1 | 16,748 | 52.2 | 49,424 | 52.7 |
No | 303 | 30.9 | 15,354 | 47.8 | 44,383 | 47.3 | ||
Total | 980 | 100.0 | 32,103 | 100.0 | 93,807 | 100.0 | ||
Item 20.2: Think about your experiences from the time of your decision to attend this college through the end of the first three weeks of your first semester/quarter. How often did you use the following services? | ||||||||
20.2a. Academic advising/planning | ACADPUSE | Never | 385 | 40.7 | 12,270 | 39.1 | 39,008 | 42.7 |
Once | 370 | 39.0 | 11,642 | 37.1 | 32,790 | 35.9 | ||
Two or three times | 163 | 17.2 | 6,280 | 20.0 | 16,541 | 18.1 | ||
Four or more times | 29 | 3.1 | 1,175 | 3.7 | 2,918 | 3.2 | ||
Total | 947 | 100.0 | 31,368 | 100.0 | 91,257 | 100.0 | ||
20.2b. Career counseling | CARCUSE | Never | 840 | 90.7 | 24,382 | 78.8 | 73,624 | 81.8 |
Once | 60 | 6.5 | 4,668 | 15.1 | 11,805 | 13.1 | ||
Two or three times | 23 | 2.4 | 1,578 | 5.1 | 3,706 | 4.1 | ||
Four or more times | 4 | 0.4 | 331 | 1.1 | 827 | 0.9 | ||
Total | 926 | 100.0 | 30,959 | 100.0 | 89,962 | 100.0 | ||
20.2c. Job placement assistance | JOBPLUSE | Never | 867 | 94.3 | 28,534 | 93.7 | 83,232 | 93.8 |
Once | 36 | 3.9 | 1,416 | 4.6 | 3,961 | 4.5 | ||
Two or three times | 11 | 1.2 | 379 | 1.2 | 1,124 | 1.3 | ||
Four or more times | 5 | 0.6 | 133 | 0.4 | 407 | 0.5 | ||
Total | 920 | 100.0 | 30,463 | 100.0 | 88,724 | 100.0 | ||
20.2d. Face-to-face tutoring [ENGAGLRN] | FFTUSE | Never | 782 | 83.4 | 25,438 | 81.5 | 76,017 | 83.7 |
Once | 78 | 8.4 | 2,987 | 9.6 | 7,777 | 8.6 | ||
Two or three times | 51 | 5.4 | 1,658 | 5.3 | 4,331 | 4.8 | ||
Four or more times | 27 | 2.8 | 1,113 | 3.6 | 2,717 | 3.0 | ||
Total | 937 | 100.0 | 31,195 | 100.0 | 90,843 | 100.0 | ||
20.2e. Online tutoring | OLTUSE | Never | 860 | 93.0 | 28,195 | 92.7 | 83,070 | 93.7 |
Once | 40 | 4.3 | 1,170 | 3.8 | 2,978 | 3.4 | ||
Two or three times | 18 | 2.0 | 663 | 2.2 | 1,652 | 1.9 | ||
Four or more times | 7 | 0.7 | 403 | 1.3 | 975 | 1.1 | ||
Total | 925 | 100.0 | 30,431 | 100.0 | 88,675 | 100.0 | ||
20.2f. Writing, math, or other skill lab [ENGAGLRN] | SKLABUSE | Never | 661 | 71.6 | 18,922 | 60.9 | 57,951 | 64.2 |
Once | 94 | 10.1 | 4,022 | 12.9 | 10,671 | 11.8 | ||
Two or three times | 85 | 9.2 | 3,692 | 11.9 | 9,695 | 10.7 | ||
Four or more times | 84 | 9.1 | 4,434 | 14.3 | 12,003 | 13.3 | ||
Total | 924 | 100.0 | 31,070 | 100.0 | 90,321 | 100.0 | ||
20.2g. Financial assistance advising | FAUSE | Never | 519 | 55.7 | 16,094 | 52.1 | 46,784 | 51.9 |
Once | 236 | 25.3 | 8,008 | 25.9 | 23,703 | 26.3 | ||
Two or three times | 134 | 14.4 | 4,863 | 15.7 | 14,110 | 15.6 | ||
Four or more times | 43 | 4.6 | 1,942 | 6.3 | 5,587 | 6.2 | ||
Total | 932 | 100.0 | 30,908 | 100.0 | 90,184 | 100.0 | ||
20.2h. Computer lab [ENGAGLRN] | COMLBUSE | Never | 489 | 51.9 | 13,999 | 44.8 | 42,457 | 46.6 |
Once | 150 | 15.9 | 5,534 | 17.7 | 15,340 | 16.9 | ||
Two or three times | 137 | 14.6 | 5,697 | 18.2 | 15,843 | 17.4 | ||
Four or more times | 166 | 17.6 | 6,028 | 19.3 | 17,375 | 19.1 | ||
Total | 943 | 100.0 | 31,259 | 100.0 | 91,016 | 100.0 | ||
20.2i. Student organizations | STORGUSE | Never | 827 | 90.7 | 26,489 | 86.4 | 77,524 | 86.8 |
Once | 41 | 4.5 | 2,383 | 7.8 | 6,516 | 7.3 | ||
Two or three times | 23 | 2.5 | 1,135 | 3.7 | 3,237 | 3.6 | ||
Four or more times | 21 | 2.3 | 654 | 2.1 | 2,006 | 2.2 | ||
Total | 912 | 100.0 | 30,661 | 100.0 | 89,283 | 100.0 | ||
20.2j. Transfer credit assistance | TRNFCRAS | Never | 799 | 85.8 | 27,060 | 88.4 | 78,789 | 88.3 |
Once | 97 | 10.4 | 2,723 | 8.9 | 7,985 | 9.0 | ||
Two or three times | 29 | 3.1 | 620 | 2.0 | 1,799 | 2.0 | ||
Four or more times | 6 | 0.6 | 209 | 0.7 | 648 | 0.7 | ||
Total | 931 | 100.0 | 30,612 | 100.0 | 89,222 | 100.0 | ||
20.2k. Services to students with disabilities | DISVSUSE | Never | 827 | 89.1 | 28,737 | 93.8 | 83,609 | 93.6 |
Once | 46 | 4.9 | 977 | 3.2 | 2,821 | 3.2 | ||
Two or three times | 27 | 2.9 | 487 | 1.6 | 1,529 | 1.7 | ||
Four or more times | 29 | 3.1 | 447 | 1.5 | 1,355 | 1.5 | ||
Total | 928 | 100.0 | 30,648 | 100.0 | 89,315 | 100.0 | ||
Item 20.3: Think about your experiences from the time of your decision to attend this college through the end of the first three weeks of your first semester/quarter. How satisfied were you with the following services? | ||||||||
20.3a. Academic advising/planning | ACADPSAT | Not applicable | 355 | 38.5 | 11,001 | 35.9 | 35,148 | 39.3 |
Not at all | 49 | 5.4 | 1,459 | 4.8 | 3,988 | 4.5 | ||
Somewhat | 272 | 29.5 | 9,685 | 31.6 | 26,886 | 30.1 | ||
Very | 245 | 26.6 | 8,509 | 27.8 | 23,342 | 26.1 | ||
Total | 922 | 100.0 | 30,654 | 100.0 | 89,364 | 100.0 | ||
20.3b. Career counseling | CARCSAT | Not applicable | 771 | 85.5 | 22,061 | 73.3 | 66,727 | 76.2 |
Not at all | 24 | 2.7 | 1,118 | 3.7 | 3,263 | 3.7 | ||
Somewhat | 49 | 5.4 | 3,373 | 11.2 | 8,756 | 10.0 | ||
Very | 58 | 6.4 | 3,553 | 11.8 | 8,831 | 10.1 | ||
Total | 902 | 100.0 | 30,105 | 100.0 | 87,576 | 100.0 | ||
20.3c. Job placement assistance | JOBPLSAT | Not applicable | 806 | 89.7 | 25,838 | 86.9 | 75,548 | 87.3 |
Not at all | 25 | 2.8 | 1,145 | 3.9 | 3,268 | 3.8 | ||
Somewhat | 36 | 4.1 | 1,548 | 5.2 | 4,205 | 4.9 | ||
Very | 31 | 3.4 | 1,201 | 4.0 | 3,538 | 4.1 | ||
Total | 899 | 100.0 | 29,732 | 100.0 | 86,559 | 100.0 | ||
20.3d. Face-to-face tutoring | FFTSAT | Not applicable | 715 | 79.4 | 22,588 | 75.3 | 67,737 | 77.5 |
Not at all | 20 | 2.2 | 859 | 2.9 | 2,477 | 2.8 | ||
Somewhat | 50 | 5.6 | 2,396 | 8.0 | 6,381 | 7.3 | ||
Very | 115 | 12.7 | 4,171 | 13.9 | 10,818 | 12.4 | ||
Total | 900 | 100.0 | 30,014 | 100.0 | 87,414 | 100.0 | ||
20.3e. Online tutoring | OLTSAT | Not applicable | 789 | 88.8 | 25,530 | 86.3 | 75,468 | 87.5 |
Not at all | 19 | 2.2 | 1,000 | 3.4 | 2,808 | 3.3 | ||
Somewhat | 31 | 3.5 | 1,450 | 4.9 | 3,853 | 4.5 | ||
Very | 49 | 5.5 | 1,589 | 5.4 | 4,087 | 4.7 | ||
Total | 889 | 100.0 | 29,569 | 100.0 | 86,216 | 100.0 | ||
20.3f. Writing, math, or other skill lab | SKLBSAT | Not applicable | 630 | 70.0 | 17,353 | 57.8 | 53,198 | 60.8 |
Not at all | 13 | 1.4 | 699 | 2.3 | 2,176 | 2.5 | ||
Somewhat | 104 | 11.5 | 5,078 | 16.9 | 13,767 | 15.7 | ||
Very | 154 | 17.1 | 6,899 | 23.0 | 18,333 | 21.0 | ||
Total | 901 | 100.0 | 30,030 | 100.0 | 87,475 | 100.0 | ||
20.3g. Financial assistance advising | FAADVSAT | Not applicable | 499 | 55.4 | 14,614 | 48.7 | 42,420 | 48.4 |
Not at all | 52 | 5.7 | 2,153 | 7.2 | 6,300 | 7.2 | ||
Somewhat | 157 | 17.5 | 5,902 | 19.7 | 17,462 | 19.9 | ||
Very | 193 | 21.4 | 7,347 | 24.5 | 21,377 | 24.4 | ||
Total | 901 | 100.0 | 30,015 | 100.0 | 87,560 | 100.0 | ||
20.3h. Computer lab | COMLBSAT | Not applicable | 465 | 51.2 | 12,961 | 42.7 | 39,156 | 44.4 |
Not at all | 5 | 0.6 | 601 | 2.0 | 1,880 | 2.1 | ||
Somewhat | 108 | 11.9 | 5,362 | 17.7 | 15,000 | 17.0 | ||
Very | 330 | 36.3 | 11,396 | 37.6 | 32,210 | 36.5 | ||
Total | 908 | 100.0 | 30,321 | 100.0 | 88,246 | 100.0 | ||
20.3i. Student organizations | STORGSAT | Not applicable | 773 | 87.1 | 23,881 | 80.3 | 69,921 | 80.8 |
Not at all | 24 | 2.7 | 832 | 2.8 | 2,498 | 2.9 | ||
Somewhat | 34 | 3.8 | 2,247 | 7.6 | 6,371 | 7.4 | ||
Very | 57 | 6.4 | 2,767 | 9.3 | 7,736 | 8.9 | ||
Total | 888 | 100.0 | 29,727 | 100.0 | 86,526 | 100.0 | ||
20.3j. Transfer credit assistance | TRCRASAT | Not applicable | 746 | 82.7 | 24,342 | 81.7 | 70,992 | 81.8 |
Not at all | 27 | 3.0 | 1,106 | 3.7 | 3,215 | 3.7 | ||
Somewhat | 59 | 6.5 | 2,106 | 7.1 | 5,984 | 6.9 | ||
Very | 70 | 7.8 | 2,225 | 7.5 | 6,566 | 7.6 | ||
Total | 902 | 100.0 | 29,779 | 100.0 | 86,757 | 100.0 | ||
20.3k. Services to students with disabilities | DISVSAT | Not applicable | 778 | 87.3 | 25,873 | 87.0 | 75,401 | 86.9 |
Not at all | 16 | 1.8 | 728 | 2.4 | 2,121 | 2.4 | ||
Somewhat | 36 | 4.0 | 1,152 | 3.9 | 3,297 | 3.8 | ||
Very | 61 | 6.8 | 2,000 | 6.7 | 5,903 | 6.8 | ||
Total | 890 | 100.0 | 29,754 | 100.0 | 86,722 | 100.0 | ||
Item 21: Think about your experiences from the time of your decision to attend this college through the end of the first three weeks of your first semester/quarter. Within a class, or through another experience at this college: | ||||||||
21a. I learned to improve my study skills (listening, note taking, highlighting readings, working with others, etc.) [COLLREAD] | LNDSTUDY | Strongly disagree | 16 | 1.7 | 471 | 1.5 | 1,467 | 1.6 |
Disagree | 38 | 3.8 | 1,211 | 3.7 | 3,860 | 4.1 | ||
Neutral | 202 | 20.4 | 6,140 | 19.0 | 19,017 | 20.2 | ||
Agree | 413 | 41.7 | 13,267 | 41.1 | 39,463 | 41.8 | ||
Strongly agree | 320 | 32.4 | 11,208 | 34.7 | 30,565 | 32.4 | ||
Total | 989 | 100.0 | 32,297 | 100.0 | 94,371 | 100.0 | ||
21b. I learned to understand my academic strengths and weaknesses [COLLREAD] | LNDACAWK | Strongly disagree | 16 | 1.6 | 390 | 1.2 | 1,191 | 1.3 |
Disagree | 38 | 3.9 | 1,197 | 3.7 | 3,945 | 4.2 | ||
Neutral | 214 | 21.7 | 6,943 | 21.5 | 21,630 | 22.9 | ||
Agree | 464 | 47.1 | 14,082 | 43.7 | 41,397 | 43.9 | ||
Strongly agree | 253 | 25.7 | 9,647 | 29.9 | 26,110 | 27.7 | ||
Total | 986 | 100.0 | 32,259 | 100.0 | 94,273 | 100.0 | ||
21c. I learned skills and strategies to improve my test-taking ability [COLLREAD] | LNDSKLLS | Strongly disagree | 31 | 3.2 | 777 | 2.4 | 2,428 | 2.6 |
Disagree | 85 | 8.6 | 3,038 | 9.4 | 9,253 | 9.8 | ||
Neutral | 306 | 30.9 | 9,726 | 30.1 | 30,011 | 31.8 | ||
Agree | 341 | 34.5 | 10,680 | 33.1 | 30,880 | 32.7 | ||
Strongly agree | 225 | 22.8 | 8,041 | 24.9 | 21,731 | 23.0 | ||
Total | 989 | 100.0 | 32,263 | 100.0 | 94,303 | 100.0 | ||
Item 22 | ||||||||
22. What has been your MAIN source of academic advising (help with academic goal-setting, planning, course recommendations, graduation requirements, etc.)? | PSOURACA | Instructors | 247 | 27.5 | 8,047 | 27.3 | 23,003 | 26.7 |
College staff (not instructors) | 87 | 9.6 | 3,762 | 12.8 | 10,759 | 12.5 | ||
Friends, family, or other students | 399 | 44.3 | 13,908 | 47.2 | 41,661 | 48.3 | ||
Computerized degree advisor system | 16 | 1.8 | 388 | 1.3 | 1,043 | 1.2 | ||
College Web site | 126 | 14.0 | 2,313 | 7.9 | 6,646 | 7.7 | ||
Other college materials | 24 | 2.7 | 1,032 | 3.5 | 3,080 | 3.6 | ||
Total | 900 | 100.0 | 29,450 | 100.0 | 86,192 | 100.0 | ||
Item 23 | ||||||||
23. Was a specific person assigned to you so you could see him/her each time you needed information or assistance? [EARLYCON] | ASNPERS | Yes | 155 | 16.2 | 8,244 | 26.3 | 23,978 | 26.2 |
No | 801 | 83.8 | 23,130 | 73.7 | 67,679 | 73.8 | ||
Total | 956 | 100.0 | 31,374 | 100.0 | 91,657 | 100.0 | ||
Item 24: During the first three weeks of your first semester/quarter at this college, about how many hours did you spend in a typical 7-day week doing each of the following? | ||||||||
24a. Preparing for class | PREPCLAS | None | 26 | 2.7 | 1,550 | 4.9 | 4,360 | 4.7 |
1-5 hours | 468 | 48.5 | 17,786 | 56.0 | 52,505 | 56.5 | ||
6-10 hours | 283 | 29.3 | 7,433 | 23.4 | 21,572 | 23.2 | ||
11-20 hours | 134 | 13.9 | 3,573 | 11.2 | 10,219 | 11.0 | ||
21-30 hours | 43 | 4.4 | 952 | 3.0 | 2,854 | 3.1 | ||
More than 30 hours | 12 | 1.2 | 491 | 1.5 | 1,475 | 1.6 | ||
Total | 965 | 100.0 | 31,786 | 100.0 | 92,987 | 100.0 | ||
24b. Working for pay | WORKPAY | None | 249 | 26.8 | 11,694 | 37.8 | 34,131 | 37.6 |
1-5 hours | 73 | 7.8 | 2,680 | 8.7 | 7,986 | 8.8 | ||
6-10 hours | 72 | 7.8 | 2,102 | 6.8 | 6,205 | 6.8 | ||
11-20 hours | 124 | 13.3 | 3,576 | 11.6 | 10,994 | 12.1 | ||
21-30 hours | 169 | 18.2 | 4,652 | 15.0 | 13,564 | 14.9 | ||
More than 30 hours | 243 | 26.2 | 6,249 | 20.2 | 17,916 | 19.7 | ||
Total | 929 | 100.0 | 30,953 | 100.0 | 90,796 | 100.0 | ||
Item 25 | ||||||||
25. When do you plan to take classes at this college again? | AGAINCL | I will accomplish my goal(s) during this semester/quarter and will not be returning | 74 | 7.7 | 2,282 | 7.2 | 6,158 | 6.7 |
I have no current plans to return | 27 | 2.8 | 713 | 2.3 | 2,212 | 2.4 | ||
Within the next 12 months | 676 | 70.7 | 21,967 | 69.5 | 64,468 | 69.8 | ||
Uncertain | 180 | 18.8 | 6,657 | 21.1 | 19,581 | 21.2 | ||
Total | 957 | 100.0 | 31,620 | 100.0 | 92,419 | 100.0 | ||
Item 26: While in high school, did you: | ||||||||
26a. Take math every school year? | MATHALLF | Not applicable | 10 | 1.0 | 435 | 1.4 | 1,334 | 1.4 |
Yes | 799 | 81.9 | 26,528 | 83.0 | 73,769 | 79.0 | ||
No | 167 | 17.1 | 4,989 | 15.6 | 18,325 | 19.6 | ||
Total | 975 | 100.0 | 31,953 | 100.0 | 93,428 | 100.0 | ||
26b. Take math during your senior year? | MATHSNYR | Not applicable | 29 | 3.1 | 1,304 | 4.2 | 3,974 | 4.3 |
Yes | 727 | 78.0 | 24,211 | 77.5 | 67,802 | 73.9 | ||
No | 176 | 18.9 | 5,738 | 18.4 | 19,974 | 21.8 | ||
Total | 931 | 100.0 | 31,254 | 100.0 | 91,749 | 100.0 | ||
Item 27 | ||||||||
27. Would you recommend this college to a friend or family member? | RECOCOLL | Yes | 916 | 94.2 | 30,047 | 94.1 | 87,671 | 94.0 |
No | 56 | 5.8 | 1,876 | 5.9 | 5,634 | 6.0 | ||
Total | 973 | 100.0 | 31,924 | 100.0 | 93,305 | 100.0 | ||
Item 28 | ||||||||
28. In what range was your overall high school grade average? | HSGRADE | A | 82 | 8.4 | 1,825 | 5.7 | 5,521 | 5.9 |
A- to B+ | 242 | 24.9 | 9,367 | 29.4 | 25,613 | 27.5 | ||
B | 219 | 22.5 | 7,527 | 23.6 | 21,841 | 23.4 | ||
B- to C+ | 304 | 31.2 | 8,890 | 27.9 | 26,662 | 28.6 | ||
C | 98 | 10.1 | 2,958 | 9.3 | 9,574 | 10.3 | ||
C- or lower | 29 | 2.9 | 1,281 | 4.0 | 3,944 | 4.2 | ||
Total | 975 | 100.0 | 31,849 | 100.0 | 93,155 | 100.0 | ||
Item 31 | ||||||||
31. Are you married? | MARRSTAT | Yes | 83 | 8.5 | 3,108 | 9.7 | 9,196 | 9.8 |
No | 891 | 91.5 | 28,916 | 90.3 | 84,463 | 90.2 | ||
Total | 974 | 100.0 | 32,023 | 100.0 | 93,659 | 100.0 | ||
Item 32 | ||||||||
32. Do you have children who live with you and depend on you for their care? | CHILDREN | Yes | 167 | 17.2 | 6,124 | 19.2 | 17,402 | 18.6 |
No | 806 | 82.8 | 25,840 | 80.8 | 76,052 | 81.4 | ||
Total | 973 | 100.0 | 31,964 | 100.0 | 93,454 | 100.0 | ||
Item 33 | ||||||||
33. Is English your native (first) language? | ENGNAT | Yes | 869 | 89.6 | 26,453 | 82.7 | 79,729 | 85.2 |
No | 101 | 10.4 | 5,539 | 17.3 | 13,806 | 14.8 | ||
Total | 970 | 100.0 | 31,991 | 100.0 | 93,535 | 100.0 | ||
Item 36 | ||||||||
36. What is the highest academic certificate or degree you have earned? | DEGREE | None | 4 | 0.4 | 466 | 1.5 | 1,478 | 1.6 |
GED | 56 | 5.8 | 2,238 | 7.1 | 6,661 | 7.2 | ||
High school diploma | 807 | 84.8 | 26,464 | 83.4 | 77,143 | 83.2 | ||
Vocational/technical certificate | 53 | 5.6 | 1,784 | 5.6 | 5,061 | 5.5 | ||
Associate degree | 18 | 1.9 | 473 | 1.5 | 1,360 | 1.5 | ||
Bachelor's degree | 9 | 1.0 | 230 | 0.7 | 789 | 0.9 | ||
Master's/Doctoral/Professional degree | 4 | 0.4 | 86 | 0.3 | 265 | 0.3 | ||
Total | 952 | 100.0 | 31,742 | 100.0 | 92,758 | 100.0 | ||
Item 37: Please indicate whether your goal(s) for attending this college include the following: | ||||||||
37a. To complete a certificate | CERTPRGM | Yes | 517 | 55.0 | 17,271 | 55.6 | 52,936 | 58.4 |
No | 423 | 45.0 | 13,798 | 44.4 | 37,766 | 41.6 | ||
Total | 940 | 100.0 | 31,069 | 100.0 | 90,703 | 100.0 | ||
37b. To obtain an Associate degree | ASSOCDEG | Yes | 738 | 78.5 | 24,693 | 79.2 | 72,538 | 79.6 |
No | 202 | 21.5 | 6,467 | 20.8 | 18,542 | 20.4 | ||
Total | 939 | 100.0 | 31,160 | 100.0 | 91,080 | 100.0 | ||
37c. To transfer to a 4-year college or university | TR4YR | Yes | 778 | 81.9 | 23,952 | 77.2 | 68,404 | 75.3 |
No | 172 | 18.1 | 7,063 | 22.8 | 22,414 | 24.7 | ||
Total | 950 | 100.0 | 31,015 | 100.0 | 90,818 | 100.0 | ||
Item 38: Who in your family has attended at least some college? (Mark all that apply) | ||||||||
38a. Mother | MOTHED | No response | 467 | 47.0 | 17,657 | 53.9 | 50,381 | 52.7 |
Response | 527 | 53.0 | 15,106 | 46.1 | 45,246 | 47.3 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,762 | 100.0 | 95,628 | 100.0 | ||
38b. Father | FATHED | No response | 586 | 58.9 | 21,305 | 65.0 | 61,527 | 64.3 |
Response | 408 | 41.1 | 11,457 | 35.0 | 34,101 | 35.7 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,762 | 100.0 | 95,628 | 100.0 | ||
38c. Brother/Sister | SIBLINED | No response | 545 | 54.8 | 17,974 | 54.9 | 52,298 | 54.7 |
Response | 449 | 45.2 | 14,789 | 45.1 | 43,329 | 45.3 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,762 | 100.0 | 95,628 | 100.0 | ||
38d. Child | CHILDED | No response | 970 | 97.6 | 31,829 | 97.2 | 93,079 | 97.3 |
Response | 24 | 2.4 | 933 | 2.8 | 2,549 | 2.7 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,762 | 100.0 | 95,628 | 100.0 | ||
38e. Spouse/Partner | SPOUCED | No response | 899 | 90.5 | 29,728 | 90.7 | 86,664 | 90.6 |
Response | 95 | 9.5 | 3,035 | 9.3 | 8,963 | 9.4 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,762 | 100.0 | 95,628 | 100.0 | ||
38f. Legal Guardian | LGUARDED | No response | 972 | 97.8 | 31,948 | 97.5 | 93,310 | 97.6 |
Response | 22 | 2.2 | 815 | 2.5 | 2,317 | 2.4 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,762 | 100.0 | 95,628 | 100.0 | ||
38g. None of the above | NONED | No response | 814 | 81.9 | 26,019 | 79.4 | 76,138 | 79.6 |
Response | 180 | 18.1 | 6,743 | 20.6 | 19,489 | 20.4 | ||
Total | 994 | 100.0 | 32,762 | 100.0 | 95,628 | 100.0 |
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