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