Chabot College
Spring Graduation Surveys: 2005-2015
College-wide Learning Goals Achieved by Degree and Certificate Graduates
Over the last ten years, learning increased among Chabot College degree and certificate graduates in every area of the major collegewide learning goals—communication, critical thinking, global and cultural involvement, civic responsibility and the development of the
whole person. By 2011, over 80 percent of graduates reported learning some or a lot in most areas. Over 90 percent of the graduates
learned some or a lot in most areas of communication, critical thinking, and the development of the whole person. The 2013 and 2015
graduates maintained these same high levels.
The bienniel Graduation Survey is given to degree and certificate graduates who attend the Spring graduation ceremony. The survey
also asks graduates about future job and college plans.
College-wide Learning Goals and Areas
2005
Percentage Who Learned Some or A Lot
2007
2009
2011
2013
2015
77%
79%
84%
86%
79%
66%
78%
71%
86%
81%
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82%
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65%
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79%
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66%
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86%
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88%
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
75%
68%
84%
81%
71%
78%
Developing my own creative abilities
Balancing the health of my mind, body, and spirit
Being active in my own learning process
Understanding myself--abilities, interests, and limitations
Discovering my own potential
Developing clear educational or career goals
Developing a love of learning
Meeting deadlines
Completing tasks
How much did you learn at Chabot in the following areas?
Trendline
Global and Cultural Involvement
Diverse philosophies, cultures, & ways of life
Cultures of the world outside of the U.S.
Diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
Appreciating creative/artistic expression
Appreciating creative/artistic expression of diverse cultures
Environmental issues
88%
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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 on current issues in the U.S. and world
The role of diverse cultures in the U.S.
Developing a personal code of values and ethics
Communication
Reading effectively
Writing effectively
Speaking effectively
Using computer technology to communicate
Communicating with respect for the views of others
Critical Thinking
Development of the Whole Person
Chabot College Office of Institutional Research
Updated 9/28/15