Chabot College Student Surveys: Fall 2013 vs. Fall 2015
Highlights
Student Progress on the College-wide Learning Goals
As a result of being at Chabot, most students report learning communication skills and critical thinking and
thinking for themselves. In addition, the majority also show progress in the areas of global & cultural
involvement, civic responsibility, and the development of the whole person.
Between Fall 2013 and 2015 students reported slightly higher levels of progress in some communication and
critical thinking skills and slightly lower levels of progress in the other college-wide learning goals.
The Student Satisfaction Survey was conducted in October 2015 in a representative sample of eighty-one
on-campus course sections and was completed by 1,667 students (56% full time and 44% part time).
Progress in developing the following knowledge and skills: some or a lot of progress
NOTE:
All
percentages
have
a margin
of error
of 2 to 3
percentage
points.
2013
2015
Communication
77%
79%
81%
81%
77%
79%
82%
84%
73%
73%
• Reading effectively
• Writing effectively
• Speaking Effectively
• Communicating with respect for the views of others
• Using computers and other technology effectively
Critical Thinking
80%
78%
83%
82%
80%
81%
• Recognizing valid research information on the Internet
• Critical thinking (evaluating, analyzing, questioning)
• Problem-solving (applying knowledge to new situations)
68%
71%
• Mathematical skills and abilities
83%
84%
• Thinking for myself
Global & Cultural Involvement & Responsibility
77%
72%
72%
69%
68%
64%
74%
70%
• Understanding diverse philosophies, cultures, and ways of life
• Becoming informed about current issues affecting the US and the
world
• Ability to make a positive contribution to my community
• Developing a personal code of values and ethics
Development of the whole person
72%
68%
78%
75%
75%
72%
76%
74%
73%
72%
• Balancing the health of my mind, body, and spirit
• Discovering my own potential
• Developing my own creative abilities
• Developing clear educational or career goals
• Developing a love of learning
0%
20%
40%
Chabot College Office of Institutional Research
60%
80%
100%
Updated: 04/04/2016