Chabot College Student Surveys: Fall 2013 vs. Fall 2011
Highlights
Student Progress on the College-wide Learning Goals
As a result of being at Chabot, most students report learning critical thinking and communication skills,
thinking for themselves, and developing clear goals. In addition, the majority also make progress in the areas
of global & cultural involvement, civic responsibility, and the development of the whole person.
In Fall 2013, students reported slightly higher levels of progress on the college-wide learning goals than in
Fall 2011. The highest levels of progress continue to be in communication and critical thinking.
The Student Accreditation Survey was conducted in October 2013 in a representative sample ofon-campus
seventy-seven course sections and was completed by 1,720 students (57% full time and 43% 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 4 percentage points.
2011
2013
Communication
77%
77%
78%
81%
78%
77%
83%
82%
75%
73%
• Reading effectively
• Writing effectively
• Speaking Effectively
• Communicating with respect for the views of others
• Using computers and other technology effectively
Critical Thinking
79%
80%
82%
83%
80%
80%
• Recognizing valid research informatino on the Internet
• Critical thinking (evaluating, analyzing, questioning)
• Problem-solving (applying knowledge to new situations)
70%
68%
• Mathematical skills and abilities
84%
83%
• Thinking for myself
Global & Cultural Involvement & Responsibility
74%
77%
72%
72%
65%
68%
71%
74%
• 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
73%
72%
78%
78%
77%
75%
80%
76%
74%
73%
• 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%