123 graduates completed the Graduating Student Survey and represent a sample of 2012-2013 graduates. The compilation of the responses below is on a facsimile of the survey .
1. Marital Status
71.5% Single
23.6% Married
4.9% Divorced/Separated
% Widowed
2. Gender
72.4% Female
27.6% Male
3. Age Range
43.9% 18-22
30.9%
12.2%
23-29
30-39
8.9%
4.1%
40-49
50 or over
4. Program of Study
58.5% Academic
41.5% Technical
5. Did you transfer credits from another college towards your diploma/certificate or degree?
26.8%
70.7%
Yes
No
6. Are you currently employed in a job related to your course of study?
36.6% Yes
62.6% No
7. Plans after completing your degree:
(Mark Only One)
21.1% To continue working in the job you had before completing your degree.
29.3% To work at a new job.
20.3% To look for a job.
27.6% To transfer to another college.
.8% 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)
4.9% Non-credit courses for personal enrichment.
21.1% Another associate degree or certificate.
39.8% Bachelor ’s Degree
19.5% Master ’s Degree
4.9% Doctoral Degree
9. What college do you plan to attend to continue your education?
23.6% None
3.3% Auburn
41.5% UA
3.3% UAB
22.8% Other: Troy, Judson College,
Appalachian State, UWA, USA, Montevallo,
Kaplan, AL A & M, AL State, Bethume Cook
University, AUM
10. While attending Shelton State, were you employed?
4.1% 1-9 hours per week
26.8% 10-20 hours per week
41.5% 21-40 hours per week
12.2% Over 40 hours per week
14.6% Not employed
11. When did you take most of your courses?
74.8% Morning
13.8% Afternoon
11.4% Night
12. Did you receive any financial assistance
(Scholarship, Pell Grant, Work-Study, VA
Benefits) while attending Shelton State?
77.2% Yes
21.1% No

How much help did your experience at Shelton State give you in reaching each of the goals below?
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
Very Helpful
60.2%
58.5%
55.3%
60.2%
50.4%
Helpful
34.1%
38.2%
43.1%
35.0%
39.0%
Not Helpful
3.3%
2.4%
.8%
3.3%
9.8%
39.0% 38.2% 20.3% 18. To obtain a job
19. To complete courses to transfer to a 4-year college
20. To discover your vocational interest
58.5%
45.5%
33.3%
41.5%
5.7%
10.6%
21. To prepare for a new career 52.0% 39.0% 6.5%
22. To improve present job skills 50.4% 37.4% 10.6%
23. To increase your salary and/or chance for promotion in your present job
46.3% 35.8% 13.8%
24. To improve interpersonal and leadership skills
25. To participate in campus activities
26. To participate in cultural and social events
27. To improve self-confidence
52.0%
37.4%
43.9%
56.1%
38.2%
41.5%
36.6%
34.1%
8.1%
17.1%
17.1%
8.1%
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.
Very Helpful Helpful Not Helpful Not Applicable
28. College catalog 44.7% 39.0% 4.1% 6.5%
29. Class schedule 57.7% 35.0% .8% .8%
30. College advising
31. Course syllabi
41.5%
61.8%
30.9%
30.9%
32. Standard College Policy 45.5% 35.0%
Distance Education:
33. Did you take an online course?
% 42.3Yes 52.0% No
34. If you answered YES to item 33, please rate the overall experience:
33.3% Excellent 26.8% Good 10.6% Fair .8% Poor
8.1%
.8%
6.5%
13.8%
.8%
7.3%

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.
Excellent Good Fair Poor
35. Admission Office services
36. S.T.A.R.T. Up Day
37. Financial Aid services
38. Academic Advising
39. Counseling Center services
40. Registration process
41. Convenience of course times
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. Learning Center services
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
58. College laboratories (biology, chemistry, physics, etc.)
48.0%
48.0%
45.5%
38.2%
48.8%
45.5%
36.6%
39.8%
34.1%
51.2%
48.8%
36.6%
42.3%
45.5%
45.5%
41.5%
47.2%
48.8%
47.2%
45.5%
48.0%
50.4%
53.7%
48.0%
39.8%
42.3%
39.8%
36.6%
31.7%
36.6%
33.3%
30.1%
28.5%
34.1%
31.7%
33.3%
29.3%
30.1%
31.7%
43.9%
35.8%
33.3%
36.6%
42.3%
39.0%
37.4%
33.3%
30.1%
4.9%
1.6%
2.4%
7.3%
4.9%
1.6%
10.6%
12.2%
9.8%
3.3%
8.1%
5.7%
10.6%
9.8%
6.5%
4.9%
6.5%
9.8%
4.1%
4.1%
5.7%
4.1%
5.7%
7.3%
.8%
0
0
.8%
1.6%
2.4%
2.4%
1.6%
1.6%
1.6%
.8%
4.1%
1.6%
4.1%
4.9%
5.7%
4.1%
4.9%
2.4%
4.1%
2.4%
4.9%
1.6%
.8%
59. College equipment (computers, technical lab equipment)
51.2% 35.0%
60. Overall impression of the College 55.3% 33.3%
61. Would you recommend Shelton State Community College to others?
83.7% Yes 6.5% No
5.7%
4.1%
0
0
0
0
3.3%
8.9%
6.5%
7.3%
9.8%
8.9%
16.3%
.8%
Not
Applicable
1.6%
13.0%
6.5%
4.1%
5.7%
1.6%
.8%
0
.8%
0
0
0
0
7.3%
.8%
0