Anecdotal Comments
2011 Graduate Survey
If your overall college experience (regardless of delivery mode) was unsatisfactory, why?
• I found that many of the staff and faculty felt that PDCCC did not have anything to offer
me since I had previously earned a BS & MS. I also discovered errors had been made
between the Opp. Inc and the PDCCC's Financial Aid and Business offices.
What could you not find (be as specific as possible) in the library?
• Actually did not have to use the library often
• Books to help me with my studies
• Sometimes I could not find the appropriate materials in the library, but I could always
find it in the online database.
• I could find things using the online library, but often I needed a book and could NEVER
find one in the PDCCC library. I often traveled to other universities to borrow their
books and complete research papers.
• HVAC national code book
• Most times I used the internet from home
• SCIENCE INFORMATION
• I never used the library that much just the online and to me that was extremely confusing.
I would rather get my information from somewhere else than to try and maneuver the
library website
• I never used the PDCCC library. I was able to find what I needed for assignments from
the internet from home.
• I did not use the library
• I never went to the PDCCC library.
• There were often not enough computers to use for research in the library. The students
would benefit from a larger computer research area in the library.
• many of the books, magazines and articles for research papers
• It was hard to navigate through
• There were books listed on the web site but when I reserved the book and went to pick
them up, the book was not there...& they didn't know where the book was at either.
If yes, what volunteer work have you done and how many hours per week?
• 30 hours service learning through the nursing program at various places around the
community
• Tutoring
• Service learning with the RN program 15 hours
• Blood Pressure screenings, Bowling for Babies, dance at Zuni Presbyterian Home
• I coached soccer for kids twice a week.
• I helped during student appreciation week for about an hour and half.
• 15 hours community service from May 2010 until May 2011. Teaching about prevention
and treatment of hypertension along with blood pressure screening.
• I volunteered at the Salvation Army for about 8-10 hrs. a week.
• Not weekly, but i have volunteered for rescue groups around our area.
• Adopt a spot clean up 4 times a year in Virginia Beach
• Habitat of Humanity Avg. 2 hrs/week Mt. Carmel Christian Church food bank hrs. per
month
• 3-5
• I volunteer with a Hospice Agency; the hours depend on when I get a patient assignment.
I have done four blood pressure drives in Suffolk as well.
• In the Nursing program we were required too. it was 30 hours the entire 2 years.
• Would have like to. Wish I could have done some community service while I was at
PDCCC. Did not know about it.
• I volunteer approximately one day a month at various organizations such as Habitat for
Humanity & the Salvation Army.
• Nursing Home- 1 hr/wk Children's Ministry- 3 hrs/wk
• Nursing Home visits/provide music 1-2 hrs/wk Children's Ministry 3 hrs/wk
• I do community service at my church. This would include participation in the choir,
teaching Sunday school, help with church dinners and fundraisers.
• Blood pressures, health screenings 30 hours all together
• Information with regards to the Centerpoint Project. Spent last summer with someone
that was terminal and did not wish to be hospitalized, we did have home health's help.
• Courtland Volunteer Rescue Squad. About 30-45 hours a week.
• I have volunteered at my church, Suffolk P.H. and plan to do some volunteer work with
the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. I have and plan to volunteer at least 2 hours a week.
• 15 hour at Suffolk Literacy Council
What suggestions do you have to improve the quality of College services?
• Offer math 151 and 152 in the same semester
• Expand the classes offered
• I think that the library could stay open longer. Because I often studied in there and they
close so early. So there was no other place to study that was quiet.
• I don't have much except to give more explanation when it comes to the math problems.
• more hands on with lab technology
• Cafeteria or snack bar to support staff and student with long hours on campus.
• Need more teaching staff to meet the students needs
• None one just has to take advantage of what is offered
• The college could use updated computers that will allow students to sign on much faster
• My suggestions are to listen to what your professor has to say, take effective notes, and
study.
• Better hands on equipment
• Offer courses that are required for all degree programs (such as public speaking &
philosophy) during a wider range of times.
• Improve the condition of equipment in Nurse Skill Labs
• Invest in working equipment in the skills labs for the Nursing Departments.
• I have no complaints about anything. I loved attending this college, and wish to come
back for a second degree.
• I think larger facilities and more classes / degree programs would be a nice improvement.
• Review of teachers
• Students need to be more informed about things that will help them to graduate &
understand all requirements better.
If you are currently employed full-time, please indicate your general job title (welder,
electrician, management, sales related, police officer, medical records clerk, computer
support specialist, child care worker, RN,CNA, administrative assistant, etc.) and annual
salary or hourly wage.
• Data Specialist, $35,000
• medical assistant
• Corrections Officer-Senior $31,700 salary
• Office Service Specialist
• child care worker $7.45 hr
• teacher asst 20,000
• Management $19.50 per hour
• Routing Specialist, $33,000
• Sales related and $9.00/hr
• Teacher Assistant - $15,000 a year
• Recreation Leader- $10.42 hr.
• The Children Center, lead teacher or child care worker.
• Substation Field Coordinator-Dominion Power
• LPN
• Service Crew worker at McDonalds, I make $7.35 an hour. about $4800- $7200
• Police Administrator; US Army Command Sergeant Major
• Machinist, $19.96 per hour
• I am employed full time but transferring to CNU. I started a horse training company.
• supervisor, $80,000
• administrative assistant
• teachers assistant $15,000
• Correctional Officer
• Preschool teacher
• Field Performance Coordinator at Dominion Power
• Biller/office-assistant
• Military Animal Caretaker- $13.97/hr
• Administrative Assistant
• paraprofessional 12,000 annually
• Legal Assistant/Paralegal Annual Salary $35k
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CNA $10.00/hr
CNA- 21 hrs./wk-$10.00/hr.
Police Officer
Office Manager; salary.
LPN
Substitute Teacher---$50 a day
administrative assistant 12.00 hourly
CNA $9.18
Fill in the blank with an analogy that rings true for you: "Paul D. Camp Community College is
like..."
• Awesome.
• A second home
• Feeling secure again when you entered high school or a new school.
• A dream that became true.
• A stepping stone in the path of my goals.
• A good place to get an education
• Helping people who want to succeed
• An oasis in the desert of no direction.
• A dream comes true. It is a college that really helped me to reach my goal.
• Your parents, they may be hard on you about your work, but in the end you will be
grateful for what they have taught you.
• Kid in a toy store, you learn a lot of everything
• School all over again
• Family
• Having a second change reach my goals.
• Is like my second home, I am always here, I have work hard and always did my best in
every class I have taken.
• Having an extended family.
• Milk, that does your mind good
• An educational family!
• Gas Station
• A helping hand in education.
• Being able to obtain a formal education despite the busyness of daily life
• PDCCC is like the beginning point for anyone who wants to pursue an education and
also go beyond a community college.
• Sunday dinner, comforting and nourishing. It's good for the mind, body, and soul.
• Where I needed to start off before entering a four year college
• Paul D. Camp College is like the perfect place for the hard working American.
• Opening a well hung door
• A start to a new life!
• High School but harder
• 13th grade
• A waterfall
• A new beginning and a chance to start the first day of the rest of your life.
• Is a great community college to get my education in and well rounded before transferring
into a university.
• A campus that gives you an opportunity to excel and grow to get a good job or career.
• I appreciate PDCCC being located in Smithfield, class schedules worked for me at one
point I was taking morning classes and as life changed I began taken evening classes and
they were available. My experience has been very positive with PDCCC
• A cheaper, more convenient way to get started.
• Home away from home because I have spent so many hours there.
• A breath of fresh air.
• Home away from home!!
• A way for people with families and children to continue their education.
• The future to success.
• An experience in life preparing you for the future
• Your first baby steps, you may start off a bit wobbly, but with much practice and hard
work you are able to stand tall and walk independently.
• Learning new skills and a behavior, as if, you would like society to be.
• A root for education. If you keep watering it, it will grow.
• A big gum ball machine of knowledge, you have to put something in, to get something
out. (You will enjoy it also)
• A social network that gets you involved in everything that’s going on in the community
and in school activities.
• The door to AHA! Moments!
• Learning with motivation and convenience...
• The Closed Door to the Future That STUDENTS can only open with the key to a
brighter future to a better career!
• A second High School
• COOL COLLEGE
• Today is tomorrow that we all should have prepare for yesterday.
• Breeze on a warm summer day
• More money in my pocket. PDCCC offers the same classes that my 4 yr institution does,
except it is a lot more affordable and more flexible classes for the working adult.
• A good place to learn
• PDCCC is like an extension of high school.
• High school at the next level
• A step in continuing and improving my education and job skills
• A step towards advancement."
• The education that I need to attain the job I'm searching for to provide for my family and
create a mark for my children.
• A new beginning!
• I enjoyed my college experience.
• The college where I learn that no matter what your age group is their doors are always
open to you.
• ... an old Chevy truck. It's not too complicated, very reliable, and is a valuable tool that
prepares you for work.
• A dream come true
• Being in high school with more freedom and more time to complete your school work.
• Paul D. Camp Community College is like an orange peeler. You can peel an orange
without it, but it's a whole lot easier and efficient if you have one.
• A fair learning place..
• Public school with 30 year olds
• A way to get a job fast.
• The place you can complete higher education if you give it the necessary effort.
• The foundation of a house. Sturdy and great for continuing building.
• A first hand walk through the start of the real world.
• A school that you well just love. There are so many programs to help you when you need
it. In fact, they also have a Workforce Center that will help you.
• Going to school at any high school.
• A stepping stone to my future.