Item 1 1. Did you begin college at this college or elsewhere? ENTER Started here 1,204 77.7 Started elsewhere 345 22.3 Item 4: In your experiences at this college during the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following? Total 1,548 100.0 4a. Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions [ACTCOLL] CLQUEST Never 54 3.5 Sometimes 541 35.0 Often 575 37.2 Very often 378 24.4 Total 1,548 100.0 4b. Made a class presentation [ACTCOLL] CLPRESEN Never 283 18.3 Sometimes 572 37.1 Often 463 30.0 Very often 225 14.6 Total 1,542 100.0 4c. Prepared two or more drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in [STUEFF] REWROPAP Never 202 13.2 Sometimes 434 28.2 Often 520 33.9 Very often 380 24.7 Total 1,535 100.0 4d. Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information from various sources [STUEFF] INTEGRAT Never 112 7.3 Sometimes 370 24.2 Often 581 37.9 Very often 469 30.6 Total 1,533 100.0 4e. Came to class without completing readings or assignments [STUEFF] CLUNPREP Never 562 36.6 Sometimes 764 49.7 Often 139 9.1 Very often 71 4.6 Total 1,536 100.0 4f. Worked with other students on projects during class [ACTCOLL] CLASSGRP Never 155 10.1 Sometimes 478 31.2 Often 614 40.1 Very often 285 18.6 Total 1,533 100.0 page 1-18JUN15
Item 4: In your experiences at this college during the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following? 4g. Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments [ACTCOLL] OCCGRP Never 426 27.6 Sometimes 622 40.3 Often 340 22.1 Very often 154 10.0 Total 1,542 100.0 4h. Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary) [ACTCOLL] TUTOR Never 1,094 71.0 Sometimes 297 19.3 Often 106 6.9 Very often 43 2.8 Total 1,540 100.0 4i. Participated in a community-based project as a part of a regular course [ACTCOLL] COMMPROJ Never 936 60.7 Sometimes 398 25.8 Often 147 9.5 Very often 63 4.1 Total 1,544 100.0 4j. Used the Internet or instant messaging to work on an assignment INTERNET Never 91 5.9 Sometimes 307 19.9 Often 464 30.1 Very often 678 44.0 Total 1,540 100.0 4k. Used e-mail to communicate with an instructor [STUFAC] EMAIL Never 183 12.0 Sometimes 485 31.7 Often 464 30.3 Very often 398 26.0 Total 1,532 100.0 4l. Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor [STUFAC] FACGRADE Never 141 9.2 Sometimes 569 37.0 Often 518 33.7 Very often 310 20.1 Total 1,538 100.0 4m. Talked about career plans with an instructor or advisor [STUFAC] FACPLANS Never 406 26.4 Sometimes 645 42.0 Often 325 21.1 Very often 162 10.5 Total 1,538 100.0 page 2-18JUN15
Item 4: In your experiences at this college during the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following? 4n. Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with instructors outside of class [STUFAC] FACIDEAS Never 563 36.7 Sometimes 613 40.0 Often 242 15.8 Very often 115 7.5 Total 1,533 100.0 4o. Received prompt feedback (written or oral) from instructors on your performance [STUFAC] FACFEED Never 150 9.8 Sometimes 570 37.0 Often 560 36.4 Very often 261 16.9 Total 1,541 100.0 4p. Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations [ACCHALL] WORKHARD Never 117 7.6 Sometimes 471 30.7 Often 617 40.2 Very often 329 21.4 Total 1,534 100.0 4q. Worked with instructors on activities other than coursework [STUFAC] FACOTH Never 920 60.2 Sometimes 375 24.5 Often 176 11.5 Very often 56 3.7 Total 1,528 100.0 4r. Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class (students, family members, co-workers, etc.) [ACTCOLL] OOCIDEAS Never 210 13.6 Sometimes 514 33.3 Often 501 32.5 Very often 318 20.6 Total 1,544 100.0 4s. Had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity other than your own DIVRSTUD Never 447 29.1 Sometimes 458 29.7 Often 356 23.2 Very often 277 18.0 Total 1,538 100.0 4t. Had serious conversations with students who differ from you in terms of their religious beliefs, political opinions, or personal values DIFFSTUD Never 516 33.4 Sometimes 489 31.7 Often 310 20.1 Very often 228 14.8 Total 1,543 100.0 page 3-18JUN15
Item 4: In your experiences at this college during the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following? 4u. Skipped class SKIPCLAS Never 817 52.9 Sometimes 646 41.8 Often 59 3.8 Very often 24 1.5 Total 1,545 100.0 Item 5: During the current school year, how much has your coursework at this college emphasized the following mental activities? 5a. Memorizing facts, ideas, or methods from your courses and readings so you can repeat them in pretty much the same form MEMORIZE Very little 74 4.8 Some 331 21.4 Quite a bit 669 43.2 Very much 474 30.6 Total 1,548 100.0 5b. Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory [ACCHALL] ANALYZE Very little 36 2.3 Some 346 22.3 Quite a bit 666 43.0 Very much 501 32.4 Total 1,548 100.0 5c. Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information, or experiences in new ways [ACCHALL] SYNTHESZ Very little 69 4.5 Some 378 24.6 Quite a bit 640 41.6 Very much 451 29.3 Total 1,537 100.0 5d. Making judgments about the value or soundness of information, arguments, or methods [ACCHALL] EVALUATE Very little 153 10.0 Some 431 28.1 Quite a bit 560 36.5 Very much 389 25.4 Total 1,534 100.0 5e. Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations [ACCHALL] APPLYING Very little 123 8.0 Some 442 28.6 Quite a bit 590 38.3 Very much 388 25.1 Total 1,544 100.0 5f. Using information you have read or heard to perform a new skill [ACCHALL] PERFORM Very little 96 6.2 Some 325 21.0 Quite a bit 623 40.2 Very much 505 32.6 Total 1,548 100.0 page 4-18JUN15
Item 6: During the current school year, about how much reading and writing have you done at this college? 6a. Number of assigned textbooks, manuals, books, or book-length packs of course readings [ACCHALL] READASGN None 26 1.7 1 to 4 703 45.8 5 to 10 437 28.5 11 to 20 222 14.5 More than 20 147 9.6 Total 1,534 100.0 6b. Number of books read on your own (not assigned) for personal enjoyment or academic enrichment [STUEFF] READOWN None 401 26.2 1 to 4 796 51.9 5 to 10 202 13.2 11 to 20 72 4.7 More than 20 62 4.0 Total 1,533 100.0 6c. Number of written papers or reports of any length [ACCHALL] WRITEANY None 130 8.4 1 to 4 502 32.8 5 to 10 472 30.8 11 to 20 261 17.1 More than 20 168 10.9 Total 1,533 100.0 Item 7 7. Mark the response 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 [ACCHALL] EXAMS (1) Extremely easy 16 1.1 (2) 30 2.0 (3) 84 5.7 (4) 367 24.7 (5) 482 32.5 (6) 322 21.7 (7) Extremely challenging 183 12.3 Total 1,483 100.0 Item 8: Which of the following have you done, are you doing, or do you plan to do while attending this college? 8a. Internship, field experience, co-op experience, or clinical assignment INTERN I have not done nor plan to do 504 33.3 I plan to do 818 54.0 I have done 193 12.7 Total 1,515 100.0 8b. English as a second language course ESL I have not done nor plan to do 1,069 70.2 I plan to do 121 7.9 I have done 332 21.8 Total 1,522 100.0 page 5-18JUN15
Item 8: Which of the following have you done, are you doing, or do you plan to do while attending this college? 8c. Developmental/remedial reading course DEVREAD I have not done nor plan to do 947 62.3 I plan to do 150 9.9 I have done 423 27.8 Total 1,521 100.0 8d. Developmental/remedial writing course DEVWRITE I have not done nor plan to do 941 61.9 I plan to do 162 10.6 I have done 417 27.4 Total 1,519 100.0 8e. Developmental/remedial math course DEVMATH I have not done nor plan to do 749 49.4 I plan to do 269 17.7 I have done 497 32.8 Total 1,515 100.0 8f. Study skills course STUDSKIL I have not done nor plan to do 792 52.3 I plan to do 527 34.8 I have done 195 12.9 Total 1,515 100.0 8g. Honors course HONORS I have not done nor plan to do 841 55.7 I plan to do 591 39.1 I have done 78 5.2 Total 1,510 100.0 8h. orientation program or course ORIEN I have not done nor plan to do 650 42.7 I plan to do 394 25.9 I have done 477 31.4 Total 1,521 100.0 8i. Organized learning communities (linked courses/study groups led by faculty or counselors) LRNCOMM I have not done nor plan to do 886 58.2 I plan to do 471 30.9 I have done 166 10.9 Total 1,523 100.0 Item 9: How much does this college emphasize each of the following? 9a. Encouraging you to spend significant amounts of time studying [ACCHALL] ENVSCHOL Very little 60 3.9 Some 292 19.1 Quite a bit 645 42.1 Very much 534 34.9 Total 1,531 100.0 page 6-18JUN15
Item 9: How much does this college emphasize each of the following? 9b. Providing the support you need to help you succeed at this college [SUPPORT] ENVSUPRT Very little 78 5.1 Some 268 17.5 Quite a bit 639 41.9 Very much 543 35.5 Total 1,528 100.0 9c. Encouraging contact among students from different economic, social, and racial or ethnic backgrounds [SUPPORT] ENVDIVRS Very little 203 13.3 Some 413 27.1 Quite a bit 509 33.4 Very much 400 26.2 Total 1,525 100.0 9d. Helping you cope with your non-academic responsibilities (work, family, etc.) [SUPPORT] ENVNACAD Very little 449 29.4 Some 486 31.8 Quite a bit 380 24.8 Very much 214 14.0 Total 1,529 100.0 9e. Providing the support you need to thrive socially [SUPPORT] ENVSOCAL Very little 286 18.9 Some 539 35.5 Quite a bit 467 30.8 Very much 224 14.8 Total 1,517 100.0 9f. Providing the financial support you need to afford your education [SUPPORT] FINSUPP Very little 300 19.6 Some 339 22.2 Quite a bit 403 26.4 Very much 485 31.7 Total 1,526 100.0 9g. Using computers in academic work ENVCOMP Very little 54 3.5 Some 222 14.5 Quite a bit 510 33.4 Very much 741 48.6 Total 1,526 100.0 Item 10: About how many hours do you spend in a typical 7-day week doing each of the following? 10a. Preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, rehearsing, doing homework, or other activites related to your program) [STUEFF] ACADPR01 None 7 0.5 1-5 hours 719 46.9 6-10 hours 445 29.0 11-20 hours 260 17.0 21-30 hours 62 4.1 More than 30 hours 39 2.5 Total 1,532 100.0 page 7-18JUN15
Item 10: About how many hours do you spend in a typical 7-day week doing each of the following? 10b. Working for pay PAYWORK None 516 34.1 1-5 hours 95 6.3 6-10 hours 110 7.3 11-20 hours 155 10.2 21-30 hours 241 15.9 More than 30 hours 399 26.3 Total 1,516 100.0 10c. Participating in college-sponsored activities (organizations, campus publications, student government, intercollegiate or intramural sports, etc.) COCURR01 None 1,253 82.3 1-5 hours 177 11.6 6-10 hours 62 4.1 11-20 hours 18 1.2 21-30 hours 7 0.5 More than 30 hours 5 0.3 Total 1,523 100.0 10d. Providing care for dependents living with you (parents, children, spouse, etc.) CAREDE01 None 525 34.5 1-5 hours 294 19.3 6-10 hours 161 10.6 11-20 hours 117 7.7 21-30 hours 87 5.7 More than 30 hours 338 22.2 Total 1,522 100.0 10e. Commuting to and from classes COMMUTE None 162 10.7 1-5 hours 938 61.6 6-10 hours 265 17.4 11-20 hours 97 6.4 21-30 hours 26 1.7 More than 30 hours 34 2.2 Total 1,523 100.0 Item 11: Mark the number that best represents the quality of your relationships with people at this college. 11a. Other students ENVSTU (1) Unfriendly, unsupportive, sense of alienation 14 0.9 (2) 26 1.7 (3) 69 4.5 (4) 228 14.9 (5) 321 21.0 (6) 402 26.2 (7) Friendly, supportive, sense of belonging 472 30.8 Total 1,533 100.0 page 8-18JUN15
Item 11: Mark the number that best represents the quality of your relationships with people at this college. 11b. Instructors ENVFAC (1) Unavailable, unhelpful, unsympathetic 10 0.7 (2) 12 0.8 (3) 60 3.9 (4) 161 10.5 (5) 252 16.4 (6) 455 29.7 (7) Available, helpful, sympathetic 581 38.0 Total 1,531 100.0 11c. Administrative personnel and offices ENVADM (1) Unhelpful, inconsiderate, rigid 56 3.6 (2) 91 6.0 (3) 152 9.9 (4) 294 19.2 (5) 314 20.5 (6) 326 21.3 (7) Helpful, considerate, flexible 298 19.5 Total 1,530 100.0 Item 12: How much has your experience at this college contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following areas? 12a. Acquiring a broad general education GNGENLED Very little 52 3.4 Some 285 18.6 Quite a bit 650 42.6 Very much 540 35.4 Total 1,526 100.0 12b. Acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills GNWORK Very little 293 19.2 Some 408 26.6 Quite a bit 499 32.6 Very much 332 21.7 Total 1,532 100.0 12c. Writing clearly and effectively GNWRITE Very little 85 5.5 Some 302 19.7 Quite a bit 626 40.9 Very much 519 33.9 Total 1,531 100.0 12d. Speaking clearly and effectively GNSPEAK Very little 103 6.7 Some 288 18.8 Quite a bit 615 40.2 Very much 524 34.2 Total 1,531 100.0 page 9-18JUN15
Item 12: How much has your experience at this college contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following areas? 12e. Thinking critically and analytically GNANALY Very little 57 3.7 Some 277 18.1 Quite a bit 637 41.7 Very much 557 36.5 Total 1,528 100.0 12f. Solving numerical problems GNSOLVE Very little 125 8.2 Some 406 26.5 Quite a bit 582 38.0 Very much 419 27.4 Total 1,532 100.0 12g. Using computing and information technology GNCMPTS Very little 113 7.4 Some 303 19.8 Quite a bit 579 37.9 Very much 534 34.9 Total 1,528 100.0 12h. Working effectively with others GNOTHERS Very little 71 4.7 Some 313 20.5 Quite a bit 618 40.4 Very much 527 34.5 Total 1,529 100.0 12i. Learning effectively on your own GNINQ Very little 63 4.1 Some 274 17.9 Quite a bit 583 38.2 Very much 607 39.8 Total 1,526 100.0 12j. Understanding yourself GNSELF Very little 145 9.5 Some 300 19.7 Quite a bit 536 35.2 Very much 542 35.6 Total 1,523 100.0 12k. Understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds GNDIVERS Very little 195 12.8 Some 371 24.3 Quite a bit 534 34.9 Very much 428 28.0 Total 1,528 100.0 page 10-18JUN15
Item 12: How much has your experience at this college contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following areas? 12l. Developing a personal code of values and ethics GNETHICS Very little 198 12.9 Some 385 25.2 Quite a bit 519 33.9 Very much 427 27.9 Total 1,529 100.0 12m. Contributing to the welfare of your community GNCOMMUN Very little 343 22.6 Some 499 32.8 Quite a bit 424 27.9 Very much 255 16.8 Total 1,520 100.0 12n. Developing clearer career goals CARGOAL Very little 158 10.4 Some 298 19.5 Quite a bit 525 34.4 Very much 547 35.8 Total 1,527 100.0 12o. Gaining information about career opportunities GAINCAR Very little 207 13.6 Some 359 23.5 Quite a bit 494 32.3 Very much 468 30.6 Total 1,529 100.0 Item 13.1: How often do you use the following services at this college? 13.1a. Academic advising/planning [SUPPORT] USEACAD Don't know/n.a. 85 5.7 Rarely/Never 354 23.5 Sometimes 780 52.0 Often 283 18.8 Total 1,502 100.0 13.1b. Career counseling [SUPPORT] USECACOU Don't know/n.a. 138 9.2 Rarely/Never 526 35.1 Sometimes 587 39.2 Often 247 16.5 Total 1,498 100.0 13.1c. Job placement assistance USEJOBPL Don't know/n.a. 546 36.9 Rarely/Never 693 46.9 Sometimes 176 11.9 Often 64 4.3 Total 1,480 100.0 page 11-18JUN15
Item 13.1: How often do you use the following services at this college? 13.1d. Peer or other tutoring [STUEFF] USETUTOR Don't know/n.a. 252 17.0 Rarely/Never 614 41.5 Sometimes 423 28.6 Often 191 12.9 Total 1,480 100.0 13.1e. Skill labs (writing, math, etc.) [STUEFF] USELAB Don't know/n.a. 211 14.2 Rarely/Never 491 33.2 Sometimes 451 30.5 Often 328 22.2 Total 1,481 100.0 13.1f. Child care USECHLD Don't know/n.a. 863 58.4 Rarely/Never 525 35.5 Sometimes 54 3.6 Often 35 2.4 Total 1,477 100.0 13.1g. Financial aid advising USEFAADV Don't know/n.a. 197 13.3 Rarely/Never 362 24.4 Sometimes 524 35.3 Often 400 27.0 Total 1,483 100.0 13.1h. Computer lab [STUEFF] USECOMLB Don't know/n.a. 95 6.4 Rarely/Never 254 17.2 Sometimes 480 32.4 Often 651 44.0 Total 1,480 100.0 13.1i. Student organizations USESTORG Don't know/n.a. 490 33.1 Rarely/Never 657 44.4 Sometimes 225 15.2 Often 107 7.3 Total 1,479 100.0 13.1j. Transfer credit assistance USETRCRD Don't know/n.a. 457 30.6 Rarely/Never 567 37.9 Sometimes 326 21.8 Often 145 9.7 Total 1,496 100.0 page 12-18JUN15
Item 13.1: How often do you use the following services at this college? 13.1k. Services to students with disabilities USEDISAB Don't know/n.a. 825 55.0 Rarely/Never 513 34.2 Sometimes 80 5.3 Often 83 5.5 Total 1,501 100.0 Item 13.2: How satisfied are you with the following services at this college? 13.2a. Academic advising/planning SATACAD N.A. 147 10.0 Not at all 139 9.5 Somewhat 745 51.0 Very 430 29.4 Total 1,461 100.0 13.2b. Career counseling SATCACOU N.A. 301 20.6 Not at all 185 12.7 Somewhat 600 41.1 Very 373 25.5 Total 1,458 100.0 13.2c. Job placement assistance SATJOBPL N.A. 822 57.2 Not at all 194 13.5 Somewhat 285 19.8 Very 135 9.4 Total 1,436 100.0 13.2d. Peer or other tutoring SATTUTOR N.A. 463 32.0 Not at all 141 9.7 Somewhat 476 32.9 Very 368 25.4 Total 1,449 100.0 13.2e. Skill labs (writing, math, etc.) SATLAB N.A. 391 27.3 Not at all 100 7.0 Somewhat 479 33.5 Very 460 32.2 Total 1,430 100.0 13.2f. Child care SATCHLD N.A. 1,099 77.0 Not at all 111 7.8 Somewhat 128 9.0 Very 90 6.3 Total 1,428 100.0 page 13-18JUN15
Item 13.2: How satisfied are you with the following services at this college? 13.2g. Financial aid advising SATFAADV N.A. 309 21.4 Not at all 191 13.3 Somewhat 453 31.5 Very 487 33.8 Total 1,441 100.0 13.2h. Computer lab SATCOMLB N.A. 166 11.5 Not at all 81 5.6 Somewhat 448 31.0 Very 749 51.9 Total 1,445 100.0 13.2i. Student organizations SATSTORG N.A. 757 52.9 Not at all 151 10.6 Somewhat 328 22.9 Very 194 13.6 Total 1,431 100.0 13.2j. Transfer credit assistance SATTRCRD N.A. 649 44.5 Not at all 184 12.6 Somewhat 385 26.4 Very 239 16.4 Total 1,456 100.0 13.2k. Services to students with disabilities SATDISAB N.A. 1,042 71.5 Not at all 91 6.2 Somewhat 178 12.2 Very 146 10.0 Total 1,456 100.0 Item 13.3: How important are the following services to you at this college? 13.3a. Academic advising/planning IMPACAD Not at all 69 4.8 Somewhat 309 21.2 Very 1,075 74.0 Total 1,453 100.0 13.3b. Career counseling IMPCACOU Not at all 105 7.2 Somewhat 321 22.2 Very 1,023 70.6 Total 1,449 100.0 13.3c. Job placement assistance IMPJOBPL Not at all 369 25.7 Somewhat 419 29.2 Very 646 45.1 Total 1,434 100.0 page 14-18JUN15
Item 13.3: How important are the following services to you at this college? 13.3d. Peer or other tutoring IMPTUTOR Not at all 237 16.5 Somewhat 443 30.8 Very 757 52.7 Total 1,438 100.0 13.3e. Skill labs (writing, math, etc.) IMPLAB Not at all 170 12.0 Somewhat 412 29.0 Very 839 59.0 Total 1,422 100.0 13.3f. Child care IMPCHLD Not at all 650 45.7 Somewhat 269 18.9 Very 503 35.4 Total 1,422 100.0 13.3g. Financial aid advising IMPFAADV Not at all 145 10.1 Somewhat 216 15.2 Very 1,065 74.7 Total 1,426 100.0 13.3h. Computer lab IMPCOMLB Not at all 92 6.4 Somewhat 330 23.0 Very 1,011 70.5 Total 1,433 100.0 13.3i. Student organizations IMPSTORG Not at all 417 29.5 Somewhat 505 35.8 Very 488 34.6 Total 1,410 100.0 13.3j. Transfer credit assistance IMPTRCRD Not at all 272 18.9 Somewhat 305 21.3 Very 859 59.8 Total 1,436 100.0 13.3k. Services to students with disabilities IMPDISAB Not at all 450 31.6 Somewhat 189 13.2 Very 787 55.2 Total 1,426 100.0 Item 14: How likely is it that the following issues would cause you to withdraw from class or from this college? 14a. Working full-time WRKFULL Not likely 519 34.3 Somewhat likely 277 18.3 Likely 346 22.9 Very likely 369 24.4 Total 1,511 100.0 page 15-18JUN15
Item 14: How likely is it that the following issues would cause you to withdraw from class or from this college? 14b. Caring for dependents CAREDEP Not likely 637 42.2 Somewhat likely 335 22.2 Likely 306 20.3 Very likely 233 15.4 Total 1,511 100.0 14c. Academically unprepared ACADUNP Not likely 828 55.2 Somewhat likely 357 23.8 Likely 204 13.6 Very likely 112 7.5 Total 1,502 100.0 14d. Lack of finances LACKFIN Not likely 384 25.6 Somewhat likely 323 21.6 Likely 320 21.3 Very likely 473 31.5 Total 1,500 100.0 14e. Transfer to a 4-year college or university TRANSFER Not likely 407 27.0 Somewhat likely 292 19.4 Likely 316 21.0 Very likely 490 32.6 Total 1,505 100.0 Item 15 15. How supportive are your friends of your attending this college? FRNDSUPP Not very 53 3.5 Somewhat 290 19.1 Quite a bit 424 27.9 Extremely 751 49.5 Total 1,518 100.0 Item 16 16. How supportive is your immediate family of your attending this college? FAMSUPP Not very 36 2.4 Somewhat 125 8.2 Quite a bit 271 17.8 Extremely 1,086 71.6 Total 1,517 100.0 Item 17: Indicate which of the following are your reasons/goals for attending this college. 17a. Complete a certificate program CERTPRGM Not a goal 570 38.1 Secondary goal 296 19.8 Primary goal 628 42.0 Total 1,493 100.0 page 16-18JUN15
Item 17: Indicate which of the following are your reasons/goals for attending this college. 17b. Obtain an associate degree ASSOCDEG Not a goal 175 11.6 Secondary goal 308 20.4 Primary goal 1,027 68.0 Total 1,510 100.0 17c. Transfer to a 4-year college or university TR4YR Not a goal 182 12.1 Secondary goal 349 23.3 Primary goal 971 64.6 Total 1,502 100.0 17d. Obtain or update job-related skills OBUPSKIL Not a goal 291 19.5 Secondary goal 388 26.0 Primary goal 814 54.5 Total 1,492 100.0 17e. Self-improvement/personal enjoyment SLFIMP Not a goal 247 16.5 Secondary goal 411 27.5 Primary goal 835 55.9 Total 1,492 100.0 17f. Change careers CARCHNG Not a goal 901 60.6 Secondary goal 287 19.3 Primary goal 299 20.1 Total 1,487 100.0 Item 18: Indicate which of the following are sources you use to pay your tuition at this college. 18a. My own income/savings OWNINC Not a source 485 32.5 Minor source 474 31.8 Major source 531 35.6 Total 1,490 100.0 18b. Parent or spouse/significant other's income/savings PARSPINC Not a source 710 48.0 Minor source 389 26.3 Major source 380 25.7 Total 1,479 100.0 18c. Employer contributions EMPLOYER Not a source 1,228 83.7 Minor source 144 9.8 Major source 95 6.5 Total 1,468 100.0 18d. Grants & scholarships GRANTS Not a source 712 47.9 Minor source 183 12.3 Major source 591 39.8 Total 1,486 100.0 page 17-18JUN15
Item 18: Indicate which of the following are sources you use to pay your tuition at this college. 18e. Student loans (bank, etc.) STULOANS Not a source 1,015 68.7 Minor source 216 14.6 Major source 246 16.7 Total 1,478 100.0 18f. Public assistance PUBASSIT Not a source 1,149 77.6 Minor source 134 9.1 Major source 197 13.3 Total 1,481 100.0 Item 19: Since high school, which of the following types of schools have you attended other than the one you are now attending? 19. Proprietary (private) school or training program PROPSCH No response 1,433 92.4 Response 118 7.6 19. Public vocational-technical school VOCTECH No response 1,387 89.4 Response 164 10.6 19. Another community or technical college COMMCOLL No response 1,343 86.6 Response 208 13.4 19. 4-year college or university FOURYEAR No response 1,196 77.1 Response 355 22.9 19. None NONESC No response 745 48.0 Response 806 52.0 Item 20 20. When do you plan to take classes at this college again? TAKAGAIN I will accomplish my goal(s) during this term and will not be returning 276 18.3 I have no current plan to return 68 4.5 Within the next 12 months 874 57.8 Uncertain 294 19.5 Total 1,511 100.0 page 18-18JUN15
Item 21 21. At this college, in what range is your overall college grade average? GPA Pass/fail classes only 18 1.2 Do not have a GPA at this school 11 0.7 C- or lower 24 1.6 C 90 6.0 B- to C+ 299 19.9 B 376 25.0 A- to B+ 515 34.3 A 170 11.3 Total 1,503 100.0 Item 22 22. When do you most frequently take classes at this college? TIMCLASS Day classes (morning or afternoon) 1,226 81.9 Evening classes 270 18.0 Weekend classes 2 0.1 Total 1,498 100.0 Item 23 23. How many total credit hours have you earned at this college, not counting the courses you are currently taking this term? TOTCHRS None 128 8.5 1-14 credits 534 35.6 15-29 credits 327 21.8 30-44 credits 226 15.0 45-60 credits 173 11.6 Over 60 credits 112 7.5 Total 1,501 100.0 Item 24: At what other types of institutions are you taking classes this term? 24. None OTCLSNON No response 209 13.5 Response 1,342 86.5 24. High school OTCLSHS No response 1,521 98.1 Response 30 1.9 24. Vocational/technical school OTCLSVT No response 1,542 99.4 Response 9 0.6 24. Another community or technical college OTCLSCC No response 1,512 97.5 Response 39 2.5 page 19-18JUN15
Item 24: At what other types of institutions are you taking classes this term? 24. 4-year college/university OTCLS4Y No response 1,451 93.6 Response 100 6.4 24. Other OTCLASS No response 1,513 97.6 Response 38 2.4 Item 25 25. How many classes are you presently taking at other institutions? OTHINST None 1,214 79.4 1 class 46 3.0 2 classes 107 7.0 3 classes 86 5.6 4 classes or more 75 4.9 Total 1,529 100.0 Item 26 26. Would you recommend this college to a friend or family member? RECOMMEN Yes 1,477 96.7 No 50 3.3 Total 1,527 100.0 Item 27 27. How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this college? ENTIREXP Poor 16 1.1 Fair 165 10.8 Good 880 57.6 Excellent 466 30.5 Total 1,527 100.0 Item 28 28. Do you have children who live with you? HAVKID Yes 489 32.2 No 1,032 67.8 Total 1,521 100.0 Item 31 31. Are you married? MARRY Yes 288 18.8 No 1,240 81.2 Total 1,528 100.0 Item 32 32. Is English your native (first) language? ENGFIRST Yes 755 49.5 No 771 50.5 Total 1,526 100.0 page 20-18JUN15
Item 35 35. What is the highest academic credential you have earned? HIACCRED None 18 1.2 High school diploma or GED 1,164 77.5 Vocational/technical certificate 155 10.3 Associate degree 104 6.9 Bachelor's degree 59 3.9 Master's/doctoral/professional degree 3 0.2 Total 1,503 100.0 Item 36: What is the highest level of education obtained by your: 36. Mother MOTHED Not a high school graduate 389 28.5 High school diploma or GED 298 21.8 Some college, did not complete degree 202 14.8 Associate degree 137 10.0 Bachelor's degree 150 11.0 Master's degree/1st professional 76 5.6 Doctorate degree 9 0.6 Unknown 106 7.7 Total 1,367 100.0 36. Father FATHED Not a high school graduate 390 28.2 High school diploma or GED 304 22.0 Some college, did not complete degree 176 12.8 Associate degree 104 7.5 Bachelor's degree 147 10.6 Master's degree/1st professional 72 5.2 Doctorate degree 25 1.8 Unknown 165 11.9 Total 1,383 100.0 page 21-18JUN15