Shelton State Community College
Results of the Graduating Student Survey
Fall 2013 and Spring 2014
The Graduating Student Survey was completed by 167 graduates and represents a sample of
Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 graduates. The compilation of responses below is on a facsimile of
the survey.
1. Marital Status
72.5% Single
20.4% Married
6.0% Divorced/Separated
1.2% Widowed
2. Gender
68.3%
31.1%
Female
Male
3. Age Range
38.3% 18-22
38.3% 23-29
12.0% 30-39
7.8% 40-49
3.6% 50 or over
4. Program of Study
60.5% Academic
37.7% Technical
5. Did you transfer credits from another
college towards your diploma/certificate or
degree?
38.9% Yes
59.9% No
6. Are you currently employed in a job related
to your course of study?
0.6% Yes
62.3% No
7. Plans after completing your degree:
(Mark Only One)
16.8% To continue working in the job you
had before completing your
degree.
30.5% To work at a new job.
24.6% To look for a job.
24.6% To transfer to another college.
1.2% Do not plan to work or attend
school within the next six months.
8. If you are planning to continue your
education, what is your ultimate goal?
(Mark Only One)
7.2% Non-credit courses for personal
enrichment.
19.8% Another associate degree or
certificate.
41.9% Bachelor’s Degree
21.6% Master’s Degree
3.6% Doctoral Degree
9. What college do you plan to attend to
continue your education?
26.3%
None
6.6%
Auburn
36.5%
UA
10.8%
UAB
16.8%
Other:
Auburn, AUM, Catholic Univ.,
Central Arkansas, Concordia,
DCH Radiology, Faulkner,
Harvard, Jacksonville State,
Lawson, MUW, Montevallo,
Sam Houston State, Troy,
Stillman, UNA, USA, UWA
10. While attending Shelton State, were you
employed?
7.8% 1-9 hours per week
22.8% 10-20 hours per week
34.7% 21-40 hours per week
10.2% Over 40 hours per week
22.2% Not employed
11. When did you take most of your courses?
72.5% Morning
12.0% Afternoon
12.6% Night
12. Did you receive any financial assistance
(Scholarship, Pell Grant, Work-Study, VA
Benefits) while attending Shelton State?
76.6% Yes
22.2% No
How much help did your experience at Shelton State give you in reaching each of the goals below?
Very Helpful
Helpful
Not Helpful
53.9%
41.9%
0.6%
44.3%
50.9%
2.4%
50.3%
45.5%
0.6%
50.3%
41.3%
5.4%
41.9%
50.9%
3.6%
38.9%
42.5%
41.3%
49.1%
49.7%
43.7%
47.3%
46.1%
43.1%
41.9%
13.2%
6.6%
9.0%
4.8%
6.0%
23. To increase your salary and/or chance for
promotion in your present job
37.1%
45.5%
13.8%
24.
25.
26.
27.
43.1%
33.5%
32.3%
49.1%
50.3%
46.1%
0.6%
40.7%
3.0%
16.2%
15.6%
6.0%
13. To develop & demonstrate effective written
communication skills
14. To develop & demonstrate effective oral
communication skills
15. To develop & use critical, analytical thinking in
decision making
16. To develop effective use of common computer
software
17. To develop & demonstrate effective analytical
mathematical skills
18. To obtain a job
19. To complete courses to transfer to a 4-year college
20. To discover your vocational interest
21. To prepare for a new career
22. To improve present job skills
To improve interpersonal and leadership skills
To participate in campus activities
To participate in cultural and social events
To improve self-confidence
Please evaluate each of the following areas by marking the appropriate rating. If you did not use or
experience the service being rated, please mark Not Applicable.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
College catalog
Class schedule
College advising
Course syllabi
Standard College Policy
Very Helpful
39.5%
50.9%
31.1%
46.1%
40.1%
Helpful
40.7%
40.7%
0.6%
41.9%
44.9%
Not Helpful
6.6%
1.8%
6.0%
3.0%
6.0%
Not Applicable
6.6%
.
11.4%
1.8%
1.8%
Distance Education:
33. Did you take an online course?
47.3% Yes
46.1% No
34. If you answered YES to item 33, please rate the overall experience:
31.1% Excellent
37.1 % Good
7.8% Fair 2.4% Poor
Please evaluate each of the following areas by marking the appropriate rating. If you did not use or
experience the service being rated, please mark Not Applicable.
35. Admission Office services
36. S.T.A.R.T. Up Day
37. Financial Aid services
38. Academic Advising
39. Advising Center
40. Registration process
41. Convenience of course times
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
35.3%
27.5%
29.3%
35.3%
29.9%
35.9%
32.9%
41.3%
40.1%
.6%
40.1%
40.1%
43.7%
45.5%
8.4%
10.2%
9.6%
7.8%
8.4%
12.6%
11.4%
2.4%
3.6%
3.6%
4.2%
1.8%
0.6%
1.2%
Not
Applicable
4.8%
10.8%
9.0%
5.4%
13.2%
0.6%
1.8%
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
34.7%
34.7%
38.9%
43.1%
49.1%
46.1%
13.2
7.2%
6.6%
.
1.2%
.
Not
Applicable
1.8%
1.2%
0.6%
38.9%
46.7%
6.0%
0.6%
.
41.9%
44.9%
3.6%
1.2%
.
40.1%
43.1%
6.6%
1.2%
1.2%
31.1%
25.7%
47.9%
44.3%
7.2%
6.6%
.6%
.
4.8%
13.8%
29.3%
46.1%
6.0%
1.2%
9.0%
31.1%
32.9%
28.7%
28.1%
42.5%
43.1%
44.9%
39.5%
4.8%
9.0%
7.2%
6.0%
.
0.6%
0.6%
1.8%
12.0%
4.8%
9.6%
15.6%
41.3%
43.7%
5.4%
0.6%
0.6%
41.9%
44.9%
4.2%
.
.
38.9%
47.9%
4.2%
.
0.6%
58. College laboratories (biology,
chemistry, physics, etc.)
33.5%
46.1%
4.2%
.
7.8%
59. College equipment (computers,
technical lab equipment)
38.9%
48.5%
3.6%
0.6%
0.6%
60. Overall impression of the
College
43.7%
43.1%
4.8%
.
.
42. Availability of courses
43. Bookstore services
44. Overall quality of instruction
45. Overall quality of instruction in
your program of study
46. Accessibility of instructors
47. Individual attention from
instructors
48. Library services
49. Business Office services
50. Campus Security services and
safety
51. SOAR
52. Preparation for employment
53. Preparation for another college
54. Job Placement Center services
55. Cleanliness of College
buildings and grounds
56. Safety of College buildings and
grounds.
57. College classrooms
61. Would you recommend Shelton State Community College to others?
79.0% Yes
10.2% No