2006 Student Opinion Survey Summary November 2006 GUSTO
2006 Student Opinion Survey Summary November 2006 GUSTO Town Meeting on Accreditation & Assessment Genesee Community College Presented by: Carol Marriott Director of Institutional Research
SOS Administration In-class administration - March 2006 ACE & Distance Learning courses excluded from sample Included Campus Centers, Day & Eve 1, 144 students (955 unduplicated) 823 of 1, 144 surveys returned (72%) 752 valid responses scored by ACT
PAD Week Refresher - Internal Strengths Satisfaction Rating of 4. 0 or higher • • • Class Size Library (resources, services, facilities) Buildings & Grounds College Website Internet & E-mail Services Faculty Respect for Students Campus Acceptance of Individual Differences Sense of Personal Safety, Security Registration Process Quality of Instruction • Classroom Facilities
Comparison Group Genesee is classified by SUNY as a medium-sized community college There are 10 other “medium” colleges in our comparison group: • Broome • Corning • Dutchess • Finger Lakes • Jamestown • Mohawk Valley • Niagara • Onondaga • Orange • Rockland
Demographics of Respondents Genesee 70% Female 67% Under Age 25 89% White 20. 5% Married 27% with Children 82% Full-time 58% Plan Transfer 36% Plan to Work 10 Peers (avg. ) 59% Female 72% Under Age 25 79% White 14% Married 21% with Children 79% Full-time 66% Plan Transfer 27% Plan to Work
Comparative Strengths Areas where Genesee was ranked 1 st or 2 nd among medium community colleges 45 strengths grouped into following categories: • General Facilities & Services • Academic Facilities & Services • Administrative Services/Attributes • Course Attributes • Teaching/Faculty Attributes • Extracurricular Activities • Campus Climate • Overall College Impact
General Facilities & Services 1: Condition of Buildings & Grounds 2: Student Union 3: Security Services 4: Parking Facilities
General Facilities & Services 5: College Website 6: Internet and E-mail Services 7: Communication of Student Rules
Academic Facilities & Services 1: Availability of Academic Advisors 2: Availability of Internships 3: Classroom Facilities 4: Frequency of Satisfaction with Academic Experiences
Administrative Services/Attributes 1: Billing & Payment Process 2: Financial Aid Services 3: Staff Respect for Students 4: Use of Activity Fees 5: Use of Technology Fees 6: Transfer Planning Assistance
Course Attributes 1: Availability of Courses at Times You can Take Them 2: Availability of Courses for Graduation Requirements 3: Availability of On-line Courses 4: Course Registration Process
Teaching/Faculty Attributes 1: Faculty Respect for Students 2: Quality of Instruction 3: Availability of Instructors Outside of Class
Teaching/Faculty Attributes 4: Required to Think Critically in Completing Assignments 5: Required to Judge the Value of Information, Arguments, or Methods 6: Had Faculty Who Used Innovative Technology to Facilitate Learning 7: Worked with Other Students on Class Assignments
Extracurricular Activities 1: Cultural Programs 2: Opportunities for Community Service 3: Student Newspaper 4: Student Radio Station
Campus Climate 1: Acceptance of Individual Differences 5: Your Sense of Belonging 2: Openness to Opinions of Others 6: Your Social Support Network 3: Sense Personal Safety & Security 4: Student Input in College Policies & Plans
Overall College Impact 1: Acquiring Analytical Thinking Skills 2: Acquiring Knowledge & Skills Needed for a Career 3: Acquiring Knowledge & Skills to Maximize Health & Well-Being
Overall College Impact 4: Developing Leadership Skills 5: Developing Self-Understanding 6: Speaking Clearly & Effectively 7: Using Computer & Information Technology Effectively
Areas for Growth Areas where Genesee’s mean rating was significantly lower than peers and all other SUNY Community Colleges • Satisfaction with Athletic Facilities • Disruptive Classroom Behavior by Other Students • Student Dishonesty in Completing Assignments or Exams
Areas For Growth
Areas Improved!! Areas in which we moved up at least 5 points in rank and at least. 20 points in avg score: • Student Union • Student Government* • Student Input in College Policies/Plans • Bookstore* • College Food Services* • Opportunity for Community Service • Recreation, Intramural Programs * Appeared as an Area in Need of Improvement in 2003 Survey
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