Chabot College
Spring 2015 Graduation Survey
Student Self-Report of College-wide Learning Goals Learned
During their time at Chabot, most Chabot 2014-2015 graduates learned substantial amounts in the areas
of communication, critical thinking, civic responsibility, global and cultural involvement, and the development
of the whole person, the college-wide learning goals. In each goal area, over 80 to 90 percent of the students
had learned some or a lot, according to the Spring 2015 Graduation Survey.
The bienniel Graduation Survey is given to degree and certificate graduates who attend the Spring
graduation ceremony. In May 2015, 75 percent of the 320 graduates attending filled out the survey, or 26
percent of all 912 2014-15 grads.
What did you lear n at Chabot?
AT CHABOT, I lear ned this much in the following ar eas:
How much did you lear n at Chabot? Number of
Lear ned
Did not learn Learned Learned Learned
Some or
this at Chabot A Little
Some
A lot
students
r esponding
A lot
Communication
Reading effectively
Writing effectively
Speaking effectively
Using computer technology to communicate
Communicating with respect for the views of others
90%
96%
93%
81%
93%
3%
2%
3%
5%
2%
7%
2%
4%
14%
5%
29%
28%
29%
29%
28%
61%
68%
63%
52%
64%
182
180
180
181
174
92%
93%
91%
92%
88%
91%
2%
1%
1%
1%
3%
3%
7%
6%
8%
7%
9%
6%
33%
36%
24%
23%
27%
26%
58%
57%
67%
69%
61%
65%
180
176
177
177
178
176
88%
82%
77%
79%
87%
92%
88%
4%
7%
8%
7%
3%
2%
6%
7%
11%
15%
14%
9%
6%
6%
29%
30%
31%
32%
33%
36%
30%
60%
52%
46%
47%
55%
55%
58%
181
172
172
174
174
173
170
Per centage of those r esponding
2% 11%
34%
53%
2% 10%
36%
52%
1%
9%
34%
56%
1%
9%
32%
58%
2% 11%
32%
55%
178
176
175
173
170
Critical Thinking
Recognizing valid research info on the internet
Synthesizing information and ideas
Critical thinking (evaluating, analyzing, questioning)
Problem-solving (applying knowledge to new situations)
Using Mathematical skills
Thinking for myself
Civic Responsibility
How I can make a positive contribution to my community
My role as a citizen in a democracy
Political systems
Economic systems
Historical influences
The role of diverse cultures in the US
Developing a personal code of values and ethics
Global and Cultural Involvement
Diverse philosophies, cultures, & ways of life
Cultures of the world outside of the U.S
Diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds in the US
Appreciating creative/artistic expression of diverse cultures
Environmental issues
87%
88%
90%
90%
87%
Development of the Whole Person
Developing my own creative abilities
Balancing the health of my mind, body, and spirit
Being active in my own learning process
Discovering my own potential
Understanding myself--abilities, interests, and limitations
Developing a love of learning
Developing clear educational or career goals
Meeting deadlines
Completing tasks
93%
91%
94%
94%
95%
91%
91%
92%
94%
0%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
2%
1%
1%
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7%
7%
5%
5%
4%
7%
7%
7%
5%
33%
37%
28%
27%
27%
28%
28%
25%
26%
60%
55%
67%
67%
68%
63%
63%
67%
68%
174
174
174
177
175
176
176
175
174