Student Accreditation Survey Fall 2014

Student Accreditation Survey Fall 2014

Marybeth Buechner, November 18, 2014

During October and November 2014 SCC invited students to complete a survey of items related to the ACCJC Accreditation Standards (Dates = 10/28/2014 - 11/10/2014). The questions on the survey were based on a survey conducted in 2008 prior to the last accreditation. The PIO Office sent an email to all students with a link to the survey. Over 1000 students responded to the survey (N = 1014). Note: Additional items that were covered in the CCSSE student survey (used by the entire district for accreditation purposes).

Respondents:

Overall the students responding to the survey are similar demographically to the overall student population with some small differences.

The students responding to the survey are diverse with respect to race/ethnicity. White and Native American students occur at a somewhat greater percentage in the survey respondents than in the overall SCC population. Asian and Hispanic students are somewhat underrepresented in the survey respondents compared to the overall student population.

What is you race/ethnicity? (You may mark more than one race/ethnicity)
Answer Options / Response Percent / Response Count
African American / 12.2% / 123
Asian / 14.3% / 144
Filipino / 2.7% / 27
Hispanic/Latino / 20.7% / 208
Native American / 4.1% / 41
Pacific Islander / 1.2% / 12
White / 49.0% / 492
Other / 4.5% / 45
Decline to state / 9.0% / 90
answered question / 1005
skipped question / 9

Survey respondents represent a wide range of age groups. Younger students (18-20 and 21-24) occur somewhat less frequently in the survey respondents than in the overall student population, while students 40 or older are somewhat over-represented in the survey respondents compared to the overall student population.

What is your age group?
Answer Options / Response Percent / Response Count
younger than 18 / 1.3% / 13
18-20 / 25.3% / 254
21-24 / 17.2% / 173
25-29 / 14.5% / 146
30-39 / 15.6% / 157
40 or older / 21.9% / 220
Decline to state / 4.2% / 42
answered question / 1005
skipped question / 9

A somewhat smaller percentage of male students responded to the survey than are present in the overall student population.

What is your gender
Answer Options / Response Percent / Response Count
Male / 33.6% / 337
Female / 59.6% / 597
Other / 0.8% / 8
Decline to state / 6.0% / 60
answered question / 1002
skipped question / 12

Most of the students responding to the survey had not participated in activities such as student government, clubs or committees.

Have you participated in activities such as student government, student clubs, college committees, etc.?
Answer Options / Response Percent / Response Count
Yes / 18.3% / 183
No / 81.7% / 816
answered question / 999
skipped question / 15

Over 38% of the students who responded to the survey had taken classes at a SCC outreach center. Over 42% had taken a distance education class at SCC.

Have you taken classes at an outreach center? (e.g. Davis Center, West Sacramento Center)
Answer Options / Response Percent / Response Count
Yes / 38.5% / 385
No / 61.5% / 614
answered question / 999
skipped question / 15
Have you taken distance education classes at SCC? (e.g. online or televised classes)
Answer Options / Response Percent / Response Count
Yes / 42.6% / 427
No / 57.4% / 575
answered question / 1002
skipped question / 12

Most of the students responding to the survey have been at SCC for more than 2 semesters.

How long have you been a student at SCC?
Answer Options / Response Percent / Response Count
1-2 semesters / 32.6% / 326
3-4 semesters / 31.4% / 314
5 or more semesters / 36.0% / 360
answered question / 1000
skipped question / 14

Analysis of Responses by Topic

SCC Information and Services

Over 80% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed with items related to their access to college information and services.

Item / Percent Agree + Strongly Agree

1. I have access to current and accurate information about the college through college publications and the college website. [Standard II]

/ 92%

1. I have access to any needed student services (counseling, orientation, etc.) [Standard II]

/ 90%

1. I have access to any needed learning support services (tutoring, computer labs, etc.) [Standard II]

/ 91%

1. The college provides students with clear expectations concerning the principles of academic honesty. [Standard II]

/ 92%

1. The college demonstrates an understanding of, and concern for, issues of fairness and diversity. [Standard II]

/ 86%

1. The college library provides adequate resources and materials for my academic needs. [Standard II]

/ 84%

Details of response counts:

Question 1: SCC information and services
Strongly agree / Agree / Disagree / Strongly Disagree / Don't know / Total

1. I have access to current and accurate information about the college through college publications and the college website. [Standard II]

/ 508 / 50% / 424 / 42% / 36 / 4% / 15 / 1% / 28 / 3% / 1011

1. I have access to any needed student services (counseling, orientation, etc.) [Standard II]

/ 487 / 49% / 409 / 41% / 62 / 6% / 24 / 2% / 22 / 2% / 1004

1. I have access to any needed learning support services (tutoring, computer labs, etc.) [Standard II]

/ 525 / 52% / 390 / 39% / 37 / 4% / 16 / 2% / 36 / 4% / 1004

1. The college provides students with clear expectations concerning the principles of academic honesty.[Standard II]

/ 572 / 57% / 353 / 35% / 32 / 3% / 21 / 2% / 26 / 3% / 1004

1. The college demonstrates an understanding of, and concern for, issues of fairness and diversity.[Standard II]

/ 469 / 47% / 385 / 39% / 57 / 6% / 31 / 3% / 57 / 6% / 999

1. The college library provides adequate resources and materials for my academic needs. [Standard II]

/ 485 / 48% / 365 / 36% / 51 / 5% / 17 / 2% / 87 / 9% / 1005
answered question / 1011
skipped question / 3

SCC Courses and Programs

Most respondents agreed or strongly agreed with items related to course quality and availability. The lowest agree/strongly agree rating was for the availability of courses at varied times and locations.

Item / Percent Agree + Strongly Agree

1. My professors know their subject matter.

/ 93%

1. My professors explain course requirements, objectives and grading policies.

/ 93%

1. My classes use technology effectively.

/ 82%

1. I am aware of what skills and knowledge I need to learn to succeed in my classes.

/ 91%

1. There are enough courses offered at varied times and locations for me to achieve my educational goals in a reasonable amount of time.

/ 61%

1. SCC provides educational programs and learning support services to students with different needs.

/ 78%

Details of response counts:

Question 2: SCC courses and programs
Answer Options / Strongly agree / Agree / Disagree / Strongly disagree / Don't know / Total

1. My professors know their subject matter.

/ 568 / 56% / 378 / 37% / 37 / 4% / 16 / 2% / 11 / 1% / 1010

1. My professors explain course requirements, objectives and grading policies.

/ 558 / 55% / 384 / 38% / 38 / 4% / 21 / 2% / 6 / 1% / 1007

1. My classes use technology effectively.

/ 405 / 40% / 419 / 42% / 120 / 12% / 32 / 3% / 26 / 3% / 1002

1. I am aware of what skills and knowledge I need to learn to succeed in my classes.

/ 505 / 50% / 415 / 41% / 52 / 5% / 20 / 2% / 11 / 1% / 1003

1. There are enough courses offered at varied times and locations for me to achieve my educational goals in a reasonable amount of time.

/ 251 / 25% / 366 / 36% / 220 / 22% / 144 / 14% / 24 / 2% / 1005

1. SCC provides educational programs and learning support services to students with different needs.

/ 415 / 41% / 375 / 37% / 47 / 5% / 26 / 3% / 145 / 14% / 1008
answered question / 1011
skipped question / 3

Analysis by Modality and Location

Students were asked “Have you taken distance education classes at SCC? (e.g. online or televised classes).” Responses were sorted by the results of this question.

SCC Information and Services

Over 80% of respondents who had taken DE classes, as well as those who had not taken DE classes,agreed or strongly agreed with items related to their access to college information and services.There were only small differences in the responses of student respondents who had or had not taken classes via Distance Education (DE) modalities.

Percent Agree + Strongly Agree
Item / Has taken DE classes / Has not taken DE classes

1. I have access to current and accurate information about the college through college publications and the college website. [Standard II]

/ 94% / 91%

1. I have access to any needed student services (counseling, orientation, etc.) [Standard II]

/ 91% / 89%

1. I have access to any needed learning support services (tutoring, computer labs, etc.) [Standard II]

/ 89% / 90%

1. The college provides students with clear expectations concerning the principles of academic honesty. [Standard II]

/ 94% / 91%

1. The college demonstrates an understanding of, and concern for, issues of fairness and diversity. [Standard II]

/ 87% / 84%

1. The college library provides adequate resources and materials for my academic needs. [Standard II]

/ 87% / 83%

Details of response counts:

Ihaveaccesstocurrentandaccurateinformationaboutthecollegethroughcollegepublicationsandthecollegewebsite.
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / StronglyDisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken DE classes / 52.58% / 41.78% / 3.52% / 0.70% / 1.41% / 426
224 / 178 / 15 / 3 / 6
Has not taken DE classes / 48.87% / 41.88% / 3.66% / 1.92% / 3.66% / 573
280 / 240 / 21 / 11 / 21
Ihaveaccesstoanyneededstudentservices(counseling,orientation,etc.)
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / StronglyDisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken DE classes / 48.24% / 42.35% / 6.12% / 1.65% / 1.65% / 425
205 / 180 / 26 / 7 / 7
Has not taken DE classes / 49.21% / 39.33% / 6.00% / 3.00% / 2.47% / 567
279 / 223 / 34 / 17 / 14
Ihaveaccesstoanyneededlearningsupportservices(tutoring,computerlabs,etc.)
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / StronglyDisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken DE classes / 55.19% / 38.21% / 3.77% / 0.71% / 2.12% / 424
234 / 162 / 16 / 3 / 9
Has not taken DE classes / 50.35%
286 / 39.44%
224 / 3.52%
20 / 2.11%
12 / 4.58%
26 / 568
Thecollegeprovidesstudentswithclearexpectationsconcerningtheprinciplesofacademichonesty.
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / StronglyDisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken DE classes / 63.68% / 30.66% / 2.83% / 1.42% / 1.42% / 424
270 / 130 / 12 / 6 / 6
Has not taken DE classes / 51.94% / 38.73% / 3.35% / 2.46% / 3.52% / 568
295 / 220 / 19 / 14 / 20
Thecollegedemonstratesanunderstandingof,andconcernfor,issuesoffairnessanddiversity.
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / StronglyDisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken DE classes / 49.28% / 37.80% / 5.50% / 2.39% / 5.02% / 418
206 / 158 / 23 / 10 / 21
Has not taken DE classes / 45.44% / 38.77% / 5.96% / 3.51% / 6.32% / 570
259 / 221 / 34 / 20 / 36
Thecollegelibraryprovidesadequateresourcesandmaterialsformyacademicneeds.
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / StronglyDisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken DE classes / 48.46% / 38.30% / 5.20% / 1.42% / 6.62% / 423
205 / 162 / 22 / 6 / 28
Has not taken DE classes / 47.81% / 35.03% / 5.08% / 1.75% / 10.33% / 571
273 / 200 / 29 / 10 / 59

SCC Courses and Programs

Most respondents agreed or strongly agreed with items related to course quality and availability. For most items the answers were substantially similar for students who had taken or had not taken DE classes. The lowest agree/strongly agree rating was for the availability of courses at varied times and locations. Students who had taken DE classes rated this item nine percentage points lower than those who had not taken DE classes. It may be that if students that have difficulty finding open face-to-face classes, they then choose to take a DE class.

Percent Agree + Strongly Agree
Item / Has taken DE classes / Has not taken DE classes

1. My professors know their subject matter.

/ 95% / 93%

1. My professors explain course requirements, objectives and grading policies.

/ 94% / 94%

1. My classes use technology effectively.

/ 86% / 80%

1. I am aware of what skills and knowledge I need to learn to succeed in my classes.

/ 93% / 90%

1. There are enough courses offered at varied times and locations for me to achieve my educational goals in a reasonable amount of time.

/ 56% / 65%

1. SCC provides educational programs and learning support services to students with different needs.

/ 79% / 80%

Details of response counts:

Myprofessorsknowtheirsubjectmatter.
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / Stronglydisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken DE classes / 55.63% / 38.97% / 3.99% / 0.47% / 0.94% / 426
237 / 166 / 17 / 2 / 4
Has not taken DE classes / 56.54% / 36.47% / 3.49% / 2.44% / 1.05% / 573
324 / 209 / 20 / 14 / 6
Myprofessorsexplaincourserequirements,objectivesandgradingpolicies.
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / Stronglydisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken DE classes / 57.98% / 35.68% / 4.46% / 1.17% / 0.70% / 426
247 / 152 / 19 / 5 / 3
Has not taken DE classes / 53.68% / 39.82% / 3.33% / 2.81% / 0.35% / 570
306 / 227 / 19 / 16 / 2
Myclassesusetechnologyeffectively.
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / Stronglydisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken DE classes / 45.97% / 39.34% / 12.56% / 1.18% / 0.95% / 422
194 / 166 / 53 / 5 / 4
Has not taken DE classes / 36.56%
208 / 43.59%
248 / 11.60%
66 / 4.75%
27 / 3.51%
20 / 569
IamawareofwhatskillsandknowledgeIneedtolearntosucceedinmyclasses.
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / Stronglydisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken DE classes / 54.59% / 38.82% / 5.18% / 0.71% / 0.71% / 425
232 / 165 / 22 / 3 / 3
Has not taken DE classes / 47.09% / 43.21% / 5.29% / 3.00% / 1.41% / 567
267 / 245 / 30 / 17 / 8
Thereareenoughcoursesofferedatvariedtimesandlocationsformetoachievemyeducationalgoalsinareasonableamountoftime.
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / Stronglydisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken DE classes / 22.77% / 33.57% / 25.82% / 14.79% / 3.05% / 426
97 / 143 / 110 / 63 / 13
Has not taken DE classes / 26.54% / 38.49% / 19.33% / 13.88% / 1.76% / 569
151 / 219 / 110 / 79 / 10
SCCprovideseducationalprogramsandlearningsupportservicestostudentswithdifferentneeds.
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / Stronglydisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken DE classes / 42.25% / 36.38% / 5.40% / 1.64% / 14.32% / 426
180 / 155 / 23 / 7 / 61
Has not taken DE classes / 40.28% / 37.65% / 4.20% / 3.15% / 14.71% / 571
230 / 215 / 24 / 18 / 84

Analysis by Location

Students were asked “Have you taken classes at an outreach center? (e.g. Davis Center, West Sacramento Center)”. Responses were sorted by the results of this question.

SCC Information and Services

Over 80% of respondents who had taken classes at outreach sites, as well as those who had not taken classes at outreach sites, agreed or strongly agreed with items related to their access to college information and services. The responses of student respondents who had or had not taken classes at the outreach sites were very similar.

Percent Agree + Strongly Agree
Item / Has taken classes at an outreach site / Has not taken classes at an outreach site

1. I have access to current and accurate information about the college through college publications and the college website. [Standard II]

/ 94% / 91%

1. I have access to any needed student services (counseling, orientation, etc.) [Standard II]

/ 89% / 90%

1. I have access to any needed learning support services (tutoring, computer labs, etc.) [Standard II]

/ 93% / 91%

1. The college provides students with clear expectations concerning the principles of academic honesty. [Standard II]

/ 92% / 92%

1. The college demonstrates an understanding of, and concern for, issues of fairness and diversity. [Standard II]

/ 84% / 86%

1. The college library provides adequate resources and materials for my academic needs. [Standard II]

/ 85% / 84%

Details of response counts:

Ihaveaccesstocurrentandaccurateinformationaboutthecollegethroughcollegepublicationsandthecollegewebsite.
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / StronglyDisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken classes at an outreach site. / 50.00% / 44.01% / 3.65% / 0.78% / 1.56% / 384
192 / 169 / 14 / 3 / 6
Has not taken classes at an outreach site. / 50.65% / 40.69% / 3.59% / 1.80% / 3.27% / 612
310 / 249 / 22 / 11 / 20
Ihaveaccesstoanyneededstudentservices(counseling,orientation,etc.)
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / StronglyDisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken classes at an outreach site. / 46.98% / 41.99% / 6.82% / 2.36% / 1.84% / 381
179 / 160 / 26 / 9 / 7
Has not taken classes at an outreach site. / 49.84% / 39.97% / 5.43% / 2.47% / 2.30% / 608
303 / 243 / 33 / 15 / 14
Ihaveaccesstoanyneededlearningsupportservices(tutoring,computerlabs,etc.)
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / StronglyDisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken classes at an outreach site. / 53.83% / 38.79% / 3.96% / 1.06% / 2.37% / 379
204 / 147 / 15 / 4 / 9
Has not taken classes at an outreach site. / 51.48%
314 / 39.18%
239 / 3.28%
20 / 1.80%
11 / 4.26%
26 / 610
Thecollegeprovidesstudentswithclearexpectationsconcerningtheprinciplesofacademichonesty.
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / StronglyDisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken classes at an outreach site. / 60.99% / 31.15% / 3.93% / 1.31% / 2.62% / 382
233 / 119 / 15 / 5 / 10
Has not taken classes at an outreach site. / 54.37% / 38.06% / 2.64% / 2.47% / 2.47% / 607
330 / 231 / 16 / 15 / 15
Thecollegedemonstratesanunderstandingof,andconcernfor,issuesoffairnessanddiversity.
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / StronglyDisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken classes at an outreach site. / 50.00% / 34.39% / 6.35% / 2.91% / 6.35% / 378
189 / 130 / 24 / 11 / 24
Has not taken classes at an outreach site. / 45.14% / 41.02% / 5.27% / 3.13% / 5.44% / 607
274 / 249 / 32 / 19 / 33
Thecollegelibraryprovidesadequateresourcesandmaterialsformyacademicneeds.
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / StronglyDisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken classes at an outreach site. / 49.08% / 36.22% / 6.04% / 1.31% / 7.35% / 381
187 / 138 / 23 / 5 / 28
Has not taken classes at an outreach site. / 47.54% / 36.56% / 4.59% / 1.80% / 9.51% / 610
290 / 223 / 28 / 11 / 58

SCC Courses and Programs

Most respondents agreed or strongly agreed with items related to course quality and availability. For most items the answers were substantially similar for students who had taken or had not taken DE classes. The lowest agree/strongly agree rating was for the availability of courses at varied times and locations.

Percent Agree + Strongly Agree
Item / Has taken classes at an outreach site / Has not taken classes at an outreach site

1. My professors know their subject matter.

/ 95% / 93%

1. My professors explain course requirements, objectives and grading policies.

/ 93% / 92%

1. My classes use technology effectively.

/ 83% / 82%

1. I am aware of what skills and knowledge I need to learn to succeed in my classes.

/ 94% / 91%

1. There are enough courses offered at varied times and locations for me to achieve my educational goals in a reasonable amount of time.

/ 58% / 63%

1. SCC provides educational programs and learning support services to students with different needs.

/ 77% / 79%

Details of response counts:

Myprofessorsknowtheirsubjectmatter.
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / Stronglydisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken classes at an outreach site. / 54.69% / 40.10% / 3.91% / 0.78% / 0.52% / 384
210 / 154 / 15 / 3 / 2
Has not taken classes at an outreach site. / 57.03% / 36.11% / 3.59% / 2.12% / 1.14% / 612
349 / 221 / 22 / 13 / 7
Myprofessorsexplaincourserequirements,objectivesandgradingpolicies.
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / Stronglydisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken classes at an outreach site. / 56.14% / 39.43% / 2.61% / 1.83% / 0.00% / 383
215 / 151 / 10 / 7 / 0
Has not taken classes at an outreach site. / 55.25% / 37.05% / 4.59% / 2.30% / 0.82% / 610
337 / 226 / 28 / 14 / 5
Myclassesusetechnologyeffectively.
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / Stronglydisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken classes at an outreach site. / 40.53% / 42.63% / 12.89% / 2.11% / 1.84% / 380
154 / 162 / 49 / 8 / 7
Has not taken classes at an outreach site. / 40.30%
245 / 41.61%
253 / 11.35%
69 / 3.95%
24 / 2.80%
17 / 608
IamawareofwhatskillsandknowledgeIneedtolearntosucceedinmyclasses.
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / Stronglydisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken classes at an outreach site. / 50.66% / 43.04% / 4.46% / 0.79% / 1.05% / 381
193 / 164 / 17 / 3 / 4
Has not taken classes at an outreach site. / 50.16% / 40.30% / 5.59% / 2.80% / 1.15% / 608
305 / 245 / 34 / 17 / 7
Thereareenoughcoursesofferedatvariedtimesandlocationsformetoachievemyeducationalgoalsinareasonableamountoftime.
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / Stronglydisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken classes at an outreach site. / 21.61% / 36.46% / 22.92% / 16.93% / 2.08% / 384
83 / 140 / 88 / 65 / 8
Has not taken classes at an outreach site. / 26.97% / 36.35% / 21.55% / 12.66% / 2.47% / 608
164 / 221 / 131 / 77 / 15
SCCprovideseducationalprogramsandlearningsupportservicestostudentswithdifferentneeds.
Stronglyagree / Agree / Disagree / Stronglydisagree / Don'tknow / Total
Has taken classes at an outreach site. / 40.36% / 36.72% / 4.69% / 3.13% / 15.10% / 384
155 / 141 / 18 / 12 / 58
Has not taken classes at an outreach site. / 41.48% / 37.54% / 4.59% / 2.13% / 14.26% / 610
253 / 229 / 28 / 13 / 87

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