1999 Exit Survey - Southeast Community College

1999 Exit Survey

Southeast Community College

Conducted May 1999 by SECC Registrar Karin Gibson

Compiled by the Office of Institutional Planning and Research with technical assistance from Christopher Hockenberry

N of Rows in Working Data File

203

(Q1) How satisfied are you with the overall quality of instruction at SECC?		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very dissatisfied	2	1.0	1.0
	c satisfied	82	40.4	41.4
	d very satisfied	117	57.6	99.0
	e missing or n/a	2	1.0	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q2) How would you rate your overall experience at SECC?		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very dissatisfied	2	1.0	1.0
	b dissatisfied	1	.5	1.5
	c satisfied	95	46.8	48.3
	d very satisfied	105	51.7	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q3) How would you rate your high school preparation for college work?		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very dissatisfied	17	8.4	8.4
	b dissatisfied	34	16.7	25.1
	c satisfied	110	54.2	79.3
	d very satisfied	42	20.7	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q4) If you could start college again, would you enroll at SECC?		#	%	Cumulative %
	a definitely not	1	.5	.5
	b probably not	5	2.5	3.0
	c probably yes	67	33.0	36.0
	d definitely yes	127	62.6	98.5
	e missing or n/a	3	1.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q5) Would you recommend SECC to another student?		#	%	Cumulative %
	a definitely not	1	.5	.5
	c probably yes	61	30.0	30.5
	d definitely yes	137	67.5	98.0
	e missing or n/a	4	2.0	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q6) Completed a paper or project that integrated ideas from several sources.		#	%	Cumulative %
	b seldom	6	3.0	3.0
	c occasionally	54	26.6	29.6
	d often	138	68.0	97.5
	e missing or n/a	5	2.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q7) Applied a concept or technique you learned in class.		#	%	Cumulative %
	b seldom	5	2.5	2.5
	c occasionally	68	33.5	36.0
	d often	125	61.6	97.5
	e missing or n/a	5	2.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q8) Worked on an assignment where you used a computer.		#	%	Cumulative %
	b seldom	11	5.4	5.4
	c occasionally	48	23.6	29.1
	d often	142	70.0	99.0
	e missing or n/a	2	1.0	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q9) Explained a method or theory to another person.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a never	1	.5	.5
	b seldom	19	9.4	9.9
	c occasionally	115	56.7	66.5
	d often	66	32.5	99.0
	e missing or n/a	2	1.0	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q10) Participated in clubs or organizations.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a never	65	32.0	32.0
	b seldom	71	35.0	67.0
	c occasionally	47	23.2	90.1
	d often	19	9.4	99.5
	e missing or n/a	1	.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q11) Attended musical/drama activities.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a never	99	48.8	48.8
	b seldom	54	26.6	75.4
	c occasionally	34	16.7	92.1
	d often	15	7.4	99.5
	e missing or n/a	1	.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q12) How often did you use Career Placement services?		#	%	Cumulative %
	a seldom	40	19.7	19.7
	b occasionally	29	14.3	34.0
	c often	13	6.4	40.4
	d did not use	115	56.7	97.0
	e missing or n/a	6	3.0	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q13) Rate the quality of service at Career Placement services.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a poor	6	3.0	3.0
	b fair	18	8.9	11.9
	c good	43	21.2	33.1
	d excellent	17	8.4	41.5
	e missing or n/a	119	58.6	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q14) How often did you use Counseling Services?		#	%	Cumulative %
	a seldom	32	15.8	15.8
	b occasionally	48	23.6	39.4
	c often	43	21.2	60.6
	d did not use	77	37.9	98.5
	e missing or n/a	3	1.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q15) Rate the quality of service at Counseling Services.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a poor	8	3.9	3.9
	b fair	11	5.4	9.4
	c good	59	29.1	38.4
	d excellent	54	26.6	65.0
	e missing or n/a	71	35.0	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q16) How often did you use Testing Services?		#	%	Cumulative %
	missing	3	1.5	1.5
	a seldom	40	19.7	21.2
	b occasionally	42	20.7	41.9
	c often	30	14.8	56.7
	d did not use	82	40.4	97.0
	e missing or n/a	6	3.0	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q17) Rate the quality of service at Testing Services.		#	%	Cumulative %
	missing	2	1.0	1.0
	a poor	2	1.0	2.0
	b fair	15	7.4	9.4
	c good	57	28.1	37.4
	d excellent	41	20.2	57.6
	e not applicable	86	42.4	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q18) How often did you use the service for students with disabilities?		#	%	Cumulative %
	a seldom	23	11.3	11.3
	b occasionally	9	4.4	15.8
	c often	10	4.9	20.7
	d did not use	153	75.4	96.1
	e missing or n/a	8	3.9	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q19) Rate the quality of service at Services for Students with Disabilities.		#	%	Cumulative %
	missing	1	.5	.5
	a poor	7	3.4	3.9
	b fair	4	2.0	5.9
	c good	23	11.3	17.2
	d excellent	10	4.9	22.2
	e not applicable	158	77.8	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q20) How often did you use Computing Resources?		#	%	Cumulative %
	a seldom	16	7.9	7.9
	b occasionally	39	19.2	27.1
	c often	114	56.2	83.3
	d did not use	33	16.3	99.5
	e missing or n/a	1	.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q21) Rate the quality of service at Computer Resources.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a poor	3	1.5	1.5
	b fair	22	10.8	12.3
	c good	74	36.5	48.8
	d excellent	81	39.9	88.7
	e missing or n/a	23	11.3	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q22) How often did you use the Library?		#	%	Cumulative %
	missing	1	.5	.5
	a seldom	9	4.4	4.9
	b occasionally	44	21.7	26.6
	c often	129	63.5	90.1
	d did not use	19	9.4	99.5
	e n/a	1	.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q23) Rate the quality service at the Library.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a poor	6	3.0	3.0
	b fair	21	10.3	13.3
	c good	87	42.9	56.2
	d excellent	81	39.9	96.1
	e not applicable	8	3.9	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q24) How often did you use the Bookstore?		#	%	Cumulative %
	a seldom	15	7.4	7.4
	b occasionally	67	33.0	40.4
	c often	106	52.2	92.6
	d did not use	14	6.9	99.5
	e missing or n/a	1	.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q25) Rate the quality of service at the Bookstore.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a poor	15	7.4	7.4
	b fair	35	17.2	24.6
	c good	83	40.9	65.5
	d excellent	66	32.5	98.0
	e not applicable	4	2.0	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q26) How clear were the procedures at the Business office?		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very confusing	2	1.0	1.0
	b somewhat confusing	26	12.8	13.8
	c clear	152	74.9	88.7
	d did not use	23	11.3	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q27) Rate the quality of service at the Business office.		#	%	Cumulative %
		1	.5	.5
	a poor	8	3.9	4.4
	b fair	21	10.3	14.8
	c good	88	43.3	58.1
	d excellent	71	35.0	93.1
	e missing or n/a	14	6.9	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q28) How clear were the procedures at the Academic Dean's office?		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very confusing	1	.5	.5
	b somewhat confusing	14	6.9	7.4
	c clear	95	46.8	54.2
	d did not use	89	43.8	98.0
	e missing or n/a	4	2.0	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q29) Rate the quality of service at the Academic Dean's office.		#	%	Cumulative %
	missing	1	.5	.5
	a poor	3	1.5	2.0
	b fair	9	4.4	6.4
	c good	58	28.6	35.0
	d excellent	53	26.1	61.1
	e missing or n/a	79	38.9	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q30) How clear were the procedures at the Admissions office?		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very confusing	2	1.0	1.0
	b somewhat confusing	24	11.8	12.8
	c clear	167	82.3	95.1
	d did not use	10	4.9	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q31) Rate the quality of service at the Admissions office.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a poor	2	1.0	1.0
	b fair	19	9.4	10.3
	c good	95	46.8	57.1
	d excellent	86	42.4	99.5
	e missing or n/a	1	.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q32) How clear were the procedures at the Registration office?		%	Cumulative %
	a very confusing	3	1.5	1.5
	b somewhat confusing	31	15.3	16.7
	c clear	158	77.8	94.6
	d did not use	11	5.4	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q33) Rate the quality of service at the Registration office.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a poor	2	1.0	1.0
	b fair	26	12.8	13.8
	c good	94	46.3	60.1
	d excellent	81	39.9	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q34) How clear were the procedures at the Financial Aid office?		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very confusing	5	2.5	2.5
	b somewhat confusing	24	11.8	14.3
	c clear	136	67.0	81.3
	d did not use	36	17.7	99.0
	e missing or n/a	2	1.0	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q35) Rate the quality of services at the Financial Aid office.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a poor	2	1.0	1.0
	b fair	15	7.4	8.4
	c good	67	33.0	41.4
	d excellent	90	44.3	85.7
	e not applicable	29	14.3	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q36) How clear were the Campus Security procedures?		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very confusing	3	1.5	1.5
	b somewhat confusing	9	4.4	5.9
	c clear	68	33.5	39.4
	d did not use	117	57.6	97.0
	e missing or n/a	6	3.0	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q37) Rate the quality of Campus Security.		#	%	Cumulative %
		1	.5	.5
	a poor	5	2.5	3.0
	b fair	12	5.9	8.9
	c good	40	19.7	28.6
	d excellent	34	16.7	45.3
	e missing or n/a	111	54.7	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q38) To what degree has your SECC education added to your practical skills necessary to obtain employment in your field.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	12	5.9	5.9
	b somewhat	60	29.6	35.5
	c very much	131	64.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q39) To what degree has your SECC education added to getting along with people of different races, ethnic groups, or cultures.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	20	9.9	9.9
	b somewhat	56	27.6	37.4
	c very much	124	61.1	98.5
	d missing or n/a	3	1.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q40) To what degree has your SECC education added to your appreciation and understanding of different cultures and philosophies.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	14	6.9	6.9
	b somewhat	66	32.5	39.4
	c very much	122	60.1	99.5
	d missing or n/a	1	.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q41) To what degree has your SECC education added to your ability to grow and learn on your own.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	3	1.5	1.5
	b somewhat	41	20.2	21.7
	c very much	158	77.8	99.5
	d missing or n/a	1	.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q42) To what degree has your SECC education added to your ability to lead or guide others.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	12	5.9	5.9
	b somewhat	65	32.0	37.9
	c very much	125	61.6	99.5
	d missing or n/a	1	.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q43) To what degree has your SECC education added to your ability to adjust to new job demands.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	5	2.5	2.5
	b somewhat	69	34.0	36.5
	c very much	128	63.1	99.5
	d missing or n/a	1	.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q44) To what degree has your SECC education added to your self-confidence in verbally expressing your ideas.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	8	3.9	3.9
	b somewhat	57	28.1	32.0
	c very much	136	67.0	99.0
	d missing or n/a	2	1.0	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q45) To what degree has your SECC education added to your self-confidence in expressing your ideas in writing.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	5	2.5	2.5
	b somewhat	48	23.6	26.1
	c very much	150	73.9	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q46) To what degree has your SECC education added to planning and carrying out projects.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	6	3.0	3.0
	b somewhat	58	28.6	31.5
	c very much	139	68.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q47) To what degree has your SECC education added to your understanding of written information.		#	%	Cumulative %
		1	.5	.5
	a very little	4	2.0	2.5
	b somewhat	60	29.6	32.0
	c very much	138	68.0	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q48) To what degree has your SECC education added to your understanding of information on graphs and charts.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	11	5.4	5.4
	b somewhat	60	29.6	35.0
	c very much	131	64.5	99.5
	d missing or n/a	1	.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q49) To what degree has your SECC education added to your defining and solving problems.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	5	2.5	2.5
	b somewhat	62	30.5	33.0
	c very much	136	67.0	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q50) To what degree has your SECC education added to your working cooperatively in a group.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	4	2.0	2.0
	b somewhat	46	22.7	24.6
	c very much	152	74.9	99.5
	d missing or n/a	1	.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q51) To what degree has your SECC education added to your understanding of global environmental concerns.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	27	13.3	13.3
	b somewhat	68	33.5	46.8
	c very much	108	53.2	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q52) To what degree has your SECC education added to your understanding and appreciation the arts.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	31	15.3	15.3
	b somewhat	68	33.5	48.8
	c very much	103	50.7	99.5
	d missing or n/a	1	.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q53) To what degree has your SECC education added to your understanding and applying scientific methods and principals.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	9	4.4	4.4
	b somewhat	63	31.0	35.5
	c very much	130	64.0	99.5
	d missing or n/a	1	.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q54) To what degree has your SECC education added to your ability to understand mathematical concepts.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	11	5.4	5.4
	b somewhat	60	29.6	35.0
	c very much	132	65.0	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q55) To what degree has your SECC education added to your ability to use mathematics in everyday life.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	9	4.4	4.4
	b somewhat	75	36.9	41.4
	c very much	119	58.6	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q56) To what degree has your SECC education added to your ability to use computers and computer software.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	6	3.0	3.0
	b somewhat	50	24.6	27.6
	c very much	147	72.4	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q57) To what degree has your SECC education added to your ability to use computers skills in practical situations.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	4	2.0	2.0
	b somewhat	49	24.1	26.1
	c very much	149	73.4	99.5
	d missing or n/a	1	.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q58) To what degree has your SECC education added to your ability to examine ethical issues or issues pertaining to personal values.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	9	4.4	4.4
	b somewhat	59	29.1	33.5
	c very much	135	66.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q59) To what degree has your SECC education added to your ability to be critical, evaluative, and analytical.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	5	2.5	2.5
	b somewhat	58	28.6	31.0
	c very much	140	69.0	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q60) To what degree has your SECC education added to your ability to understand practical value of the courses.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	4	2.0	2.0
	b somewhat	59	29.1	31.0
	c very much	140	69.0	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q61) To what degree has your SECC education added to your development of good health and physical fitness habits.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a very little	43	21.2	21.2
	b somewhat	71	35.0	56.2
	c very much	82	40.4	96.6
	d missing or n/a	7	3.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q62) Availability of your major advisor.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a poor	6	3.0	3.0
	b fair	18	8.9	11.8
	c good	58	28.6	40.4
	d excellent	120	59.1	99.5
	e not applicable	1	.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q63) Willingness of your major advisor to help.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a poor	6	3.0	3.0
	b fair	12	5.9	8.9
	c good	50	24.6	33.5
	d excellent	135	66.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q64) Availability of faculty to help students outside of class.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a poor	5	2.5	2.5
	b fair	23	11.3	13.8
	c good	68	33.5	47.3
	d excellent	106	52.2	99.5
	e missing or n/a	1	.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q65) Clarity of degree requirements in the major.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a poor	6	3.0	3.0
	b fair	25	12.3	15.3
	c good	77	37.9	53.2
	d excellent	95	46.8	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q66) Clarity of objectives for the courses in the major.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a poor	3	1.5	1.5
	b fair	23	11.3	12.8
	c good	76	37.4	50.2
	d excellent	101	49.8	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q67) Opportunities for formal student evaluation of instruction.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a poor	4	2.0	2.0
	b fair	18	8.9	10.8
	c good	70	34.5	45.3
	d excellent	109	53.7	99.0
	e missing or n/a	2	1.0	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q68) Quality of instruction in the major.		#	%	Cumulative %
	missing	3	1.5	1.5
	a poor	2	1.0	2.5
	b fair	18	8.9	11.3
	c good	75	36.9	48.3
	d excellent	102	50.2	98.5
	e missing or n/a	3	1.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q69) Quality of curriculum in providing job related skills and knowledge.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a poor	2	1.0	1.0
	b fair	19	9.4	10.3
	c good	86	42.4	52.7
	d excellent	95	46.8	99.5
	e missing or n/a	1	.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q70) Quality of curriculum in preparing for further education.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a poor	1	.5	.5
	b fair	19	9.4	9.9
	c good	80	39.4	49.3
	d excellent	101	49.8	99.0
	e missing or n/a	2	1.0	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q71) Opportunity to apply what was learned in the classroom.		#	%	Cumulative %
	b fair	20	9.9	9.9
	c good	82	40.4	50.2
	d excellent	97	47.8	98.0
	e missing or n/a	4	2.0	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q72) Practicum/internship/co-op experience in your major.		#	%	Cumulative %
	a poor	9	4.4	4.4
	b fair	25	12.3	16.7
	c good	68	33.5	50.2
	d excellent	71	35.0	85.2
	e missing or n/a	30	14.8	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q73) If you could choose your major again, would you choose the same major.		#	%	Cumulative %
	missing	2	1.0	1.0
	a definitely not	3	1.5	2.5
	b probably not	26	12.8	15.3
	c probably yes	65	32.0	47.3
	d definitely yes	107	52.7	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q74) For the most part, were you a part-time or full-time student while attending SECC?		#	%	Cumulative %
	missing	8	3.9	3.9
	a part-time, day	20	9.9	13.8
	b full-time, day	148	72.9	86.7
	c part-time, evening	12	5.9	92.6
	d full-time, evening	15	7.4	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q75) Did it take an extra semester or more for you to complete your degree requirements at SECC?		#	%	Cumulative %
	missing	10	4.9	4.9
	a yes	116	57.1	62.1
	b no	72	35.5	97.5
	d	2	1.0	98.5
	e	3	1.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q76) If it did take an extra semester or more for you to complete your degree requirement, at SECC please indicate why?		#	%	Cumulative %
	missing	65	32.0	32.0
	a work	38	18.7	50.7
	b family obligations	36	17.7	68.5
	c tuition and other costs	16	7.9	76.4
	d change of majors	31	15.3	91.6
	e required courses not offered	17	8.4	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q77) How many semesters, including summer term, did it take to graduate?		#	%	Cumulative %
	missing	12	5.9	5.9
	a 4 or less	47	23.2	29.1
	b 5	54	26.6	55.7
	c 6	56	27.6	83.3
	d 7 or more	33	16.3	99.5
	e missing or n/a	1	.5	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

(Q78) Which degree do you expect to receive?		#	%	Cumulative %
	missing	18	8.9	8.9
	a aas	55	27.1	36.0
	b aa/as	121	59.6	95.6
	c	5	2.5	98.0
	d	4	2.0	100.0
	Total	203	100.0

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