Shelton State Community College
Results of the Graduating Student Survey Spring 2012
136 graduates completed the Graduating Student Survey and represent a sample of 2011-2012
graduates. The compilation of the responses below is on a facsimile of the survey.
1. Marital Status
65.4% Single
25.0% Married
8.8% Divorced/Separated
0% Widowed
2. Gender
80.1%
17.6%
Female
Male
3. Age Range
38.2% 18-22
37.5% 23-29
15.4% 30-39
7.4% 40-49
1.5% 50 or over
4. Program of Study
49.3% Academic
50.7% Technical
5. Did you transfer credits from another
college towards your diploma/certificate or
degree?
43.4% Yes
56.6% No
6. Are you currently employed in a job related
to your course of study?
35.3% Yes
63.2% No
7. Plans after completing your degree:
(Mark Only One)
16.9% To continue working in the job you
had before completing your
degree.
31.6% To work at a new job.
26.5% To look for a job.
22.8% To transfer to another college.
1.5% 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)
4.4% Non-credit courses for personal
enrichment.
19.9% Another associate degree or
certificate.
30.1% Bachelor’s Degree
32.4% Master’s Degree
7.4% Doctoral Degree
9. What college do you plan to attend to
continue your education?
18.4%
None
2.2%
Auburn
40.4%
UA
8.8%
UAB
26.5%
Other: Harvard Univ., Auburn,
Faulkner Univ., Jacksonville State, USA, SSCC,
Stillman, UWA, UNA, DCH Radiology,
Condordia
10. While attending Shelton State, were you
employed?
8.1% 1-9 hours per week
25.0% 10-20 hours per week
32.4% 21-40 hours per week
8.1% Over 40 hours per week
25.7% Not employed
11. When did you take most of your courses?
78.7% Morning
10.3% Afternoon
9.6% Night
12. Did you receive any financial assistance
(Scholarship, Pell Grant, Work-Study, VA
Benefits) while attending Shelton State?
78.5% Yes
23.5% No
How much help did your experience at Shelton State give you in reaching each of the goals below?
Very Helpful
Helpful
Not Helpful
47.8%
47.1%
3.7%
45.6%
50.7%
3.7%
51.5%
45.6%
2.2%
46.3%
44.9%
8.8%
42.6%
50.7%
6.6%
42.6%
39.0%
16.9%
48.5%
43.4%
7.4%
39.0%
54.4%
44.1%
48.5%
39.7%
43.4%
11.0%
5.1%
11.8%
23. To increase your salary and/or chance for
promotion in your present job
40.4%
43.4%
14.7%
24.
25.
26.
27.
46.3%
32.4%
32.4%
46.3%
47.8%
47.1%
46.3%
47.1%
5.1%
19.1%
16.9%
5.1%
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
42.6%
53.7%
31.6%
47.1%
36.0%
Helpful
36.0%
39.7%
36.8%
41.9%
50.0%
Not Helpful
7.4%
3.7%
10.3%
5.9%
8.1%
Not Applicable
11.8%
2.2%
18.4%
.7%
3.7%
Distance Education:
33. Did you take an online course?
44.1% Yes
52.9% No
34. If you answered YES to item 33, please rate the overall experience:
26.5% Excellent
39.0% Good
5.1% Fair 2.2% 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. Counseling Center services
40. Registration process
41. Convenience of course times
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
44.1%
33.1%
42.6%
36.0%
36.8%
43.4%
40.4%
44.1%
30.9%
32.4%
33.1%
36.8%
46.3%
45.6%
8.8%
5.1%
6.6%
6.6%
5.9%
2.9%
5.1%
1.5%
2.9%
6.6%
4.4%
4.4%
4.4%
2.9%
Not
Applicable
0.0%
24.3%
6.6%
12.5%
13.2%
1.5%
2.9%
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
39.7%
39.7%
41.9%
41.9%
46.3%
44.9%
9.6%
8.1%
7.4%
5.1%
2.2%
2.9%
1.5%
0.0%
0.0%
47.1%
39.7%
7.4%
2.2%
.7%
48.5%
47.8%
33.1%
26.5%
31.6%
38.2%
37.5%
31.6%
26.5%
42.6%
41.2%
50.7%
44.9%
47.1%
45.6%
41.2%
47.1%
37.5%
5.1%
5.1%
8.1%
6.6%
8.1%
5.9%
6.6%
11.0%
5.1%
1.5%
2.2%
1.5%
2.9%
.7%
4.4%
7.4%
5.1%
9.6%
0.0%
0.0%
3.7%
15.4%
8.1%
5.1%
5.1%
4.4%
19.1%
47.1%
42.6%
6.6%
4.5%
0.0%
41.9%
49.3%
5.1%
1.5%
0.0%
39.7%
52.2%
6.6%
0.0%
0.0%
58. College laboratories (biology,
chemistry, physics, etc.)
36.8%
42.6%
5.9%
2.2%
9.6%
59. College equipment (computers,
technical lab equipment)
44.1%
47.1%
3.7%
1.5%
.7%
60. Overall impression of the College
49.3%
41.9%
5.9%
1.5%
0.0%
61. Would you recommend Shelton State Community College to others?
91.9% Yes
5.1% No