Chabot College Student Surveys: Fall 2009 vs. Fall 2007
Highlights
Student Learning on the College-wide Learning Goals
The bienniel Fall student survey asks students what overall knowledge and skills they have developed as
a result of being at Chabot in the five areas of college-wide learning goals – communication, critical thinking,
global and cultural involvement, civic responsibility, and the development of the whole person.
In Fall 2009, students reported the same high levels of progress on the college-wide learning goals as in
Fall 2007. The highest levels of progress continue to be in communication and critical thinking. Each survey
was conducted in a representative sample of course sections and completed by more than 1,350 students.
Progress in developing the following knowledge and skills: some or a lot of progress
Fall 2007
Fall 2009
Communication
• Reading effectively
• Writing effectively
• Communicating with respect for the views of others
• Using computers and other technology effectively
77%
76%
80%
79%
82%
82%
70%
70%
Critical Thinking
80%
79%
78%
78%
• Critical thinking (evaluating, analyzing, questioning)
• Problem-solving (applying knowledge to new situations)
• Mathematical skills and abilities
68%
68%
84%
83%
• Thinking for myself
Global and Cultural Involvement & Responsibility
• 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
74%
74%
70%
71%
66%
63%
72%
70%
Development of the whole person
• Balancing the health of my mind, body, and spirit
NOTE: All percentages have a margin
of error of 2 to 4 percentage points.
• Discovering my own potential
• Developing my own creative abilities
• Developing clear educational or career goals
• Developing a love of learning
72%
72%
78%
78%
76%
76%
78%
76%
73%
72%
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Chabot College Office of Institutional Research