Shelton State Community College
Results of the Graduating Student Survey Fall 2011
The Graduating Student Survey was completed by 89 students, representing a sample of Fall
2011 graduates. The compilation of the responses below is on a facsimile of the survey.
1. Marital Status
55.1% Single
32.6% Married
12.4% Divorced/Separated
0.0%
Widowed
2. Gender
73%
27%
Female
Male
8. If you are planning to continue your
education, what is your ultimate goal?
(Mark Only One)
5.6% Non-credit courses for personal
enrichment
32.6% Another associate degree or
certificate
40.4% Bachelor’s Degree
15.7% Master’s Degree
1.1% Doctoral Degree
3. Age Range
34.8%
22.5%
25.8%
11.2%
5.6%
18-22
23-29
30-39
40-49
50 or over
4. Program of Study
46.1% Academic
50.6% Technical
5. Did you transfer credits from another
college towards your diploma/certificate or
degree?
22.5% Yes
77.5% No
6. Are you currently employed in a job related
to your course of study?
39.3%
Yes
60.7%
No
7. Plans after completing your degree:
(Mark Only One)
29.2% To continue working in the job you
had before completing your
degree.
24.7% To work at a new job.
24.7% To look for a job.
20.2% To transfer to another college.
1.1% Do not plan to work or attend
school within the next six months.
9. What college do you plan to attend to
continue your education?
24.7%
None
4.5%
Auburn
33.7%
UA
3.4%
UAB
31.5%
Other (Shelton State, Virginia
College, Southern Mississippi, U.S. Sports
Academy, Highlands College, UAH, UWA)
10. While attending Shelton State, were you
employed?
6.7% 1-9 hours per week
27.0% 10-20 hours per week
27.0% 21-40 hours per week
16.9% Over 40 hours per week
21.13% Not employed
11. When did you take most of your courses?
70.8% Morning
14.6% Afternoon
14.6% Night
12. Did you receive any financial assistance
(Scholarship, Pell Grant, Work-Study, VA
Benefits) while attending Shelton State?
92.1% Yes
6.7% No
How much help did your experience at Shelton State give you in reaching each of the goals
below?
Very Helpful
Helpful
Not Helpful
64%
36%
0.0%
64%
34.8%
0.0%
60.7%
37.1%
2.2%
61.8%
36%
2.2%
51.7%
44.9%
3.4%
42.7%
34.8%
22.5%
52.8%
38.2%
9%
49.4%
38.2
11.2
21. To prepare for a new career
59.6%
38.2%
2.2%
22. To improve present job skills
23. To increase your salary and/or chance for
promotion in your present job
24. To improve interpersonal and leadership
skills
25. To participate in campus activities
58.4%
36%
5.6%
51.7%
37.1%
11.2%
57.3%
37.1%
5.6%
33.7%
39.3%
27%
26. To participate in cultural and social events
36%
46.1%
18%
66.3%
29.2%
2.2%
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
27. 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.
Very Helpful
Helpful
Not Helpful
Not
Applicable
28. College catalog
56.2%
34.8%
1.1%
6.7%
29. Class schedule
64%
30.3%
2.2%
2.2%
30. College advertising
44.9%
36%
3.4%
14.6%
31. Course syllabi
58.4%
36%
2.2%
2.2%
32. Standard College Policy
47.2%
43.8%
3.4%
4.5%
Distance Education:
33. Did you take an online course?
51.7% Yes
43.8% No
34. If you answered YES to item 33, please rate the overall experience:
32.6% Excellent
29.2% Good
9% Fair
1.1% 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.
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Not
Applicable
35. Admission Office services
55.1%
32.6%
6.7%
1.1%
3.4%
36. S.T.A.R.T. Up Day
42.7%
27%
6.7%
2.2%
20.2%
37. Financial Aid services
50.6%
28.1%
11.2%
1.1%
6.7%
38. Academic Advising
51.7%
30.3%
6.7%
2.2%
7.9%
39. Counseling Center services
52.8%
27%
7.9%
1.1%
10.1%
40. Registration process
57.3%
34.8%
5.6%
1.1%
0.0%
41. Convenience of course times
52.8%
33.7%
10.1%
2.2%
0.0%
42. Availability of courses
53.9%
30.3%
14.6%
0.0%
0.0%
43. Bookstore services
58.4%
29.2%
7.9%
2.2%
0.0%
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
55.1%
36%
5.6%
1.1%
0.0%
58.4%
31.5%
6.7%%
0.0%
0.0%
52.8%
37.1%
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
49.4%
39.3%
6.7%
1.1%
3.4%
44.9%
37.1%
11.2%
0.0%
3.4%
49. Business Office services
50. Campus Security services and
safety
51. Learning Center services
42.7%
37.1%
10.1%
0.0%
6.7%
44.9%
37.1%
6.7%
48.3%
40.4%
6.7%
0.0%
3.4%
52. Preparation for employment
41.6%
39.3%
9%
3.4%
5.6%
53. Preparation for another college
42.7%
37.1%
5.6%
2.2%
11.2%
36%
32.6%
10.1%
6.7%
12.4%
60.7%
33.7%
3.4%
1.1%
58.4%
37.1%
3.4%
55.1%
38.2%
4.5%
47.2%
30.3%
4.5%
60.7%
36%
1.1%
64%
31.5%
3.4%
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.)
59. College equipment (computers,
technical lab equipment)
60. Overall impression of the College
61. Would you recommend Shelton State Community College to others?
89.9% Yes
4.5% No
0.0%
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
16.9%
1.1%
0.0%