FACULTY, STAFF and ADMINISTRATORS INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SURVEY
- 2008
1. Current status:
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Faculty
39.3%
22
Administration
12.5%
7
Staff
51.8%
29
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56
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0
Response
Response
Percent
Count
2. The mission & goals statements of PDCCC are clearly defined.
Strongly Agree
50.0%
28
Agree
37.5%
21
Neutral
12.5%
7
Disagree
0.0%
0
Strongly Disagree
0.0%
0
answered question
56
skipped question
0
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3. The actions of all components of the college are consistent with those required by its mission statement
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
21.8%
12
Agree
41.8%
23
Neutral
20.0%
11
Disagree
10.9%
6
Strongly Disagree
5.5%
3
answered question
55
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1
4. The following institutional practices are adequate and appropriate to the college's mission:
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Response
Count
18.0% (9)
54.0% (27)
14.0% (7)
14.0% (7)
0.0% (0)
50
19.6% (10)
60.8% (31)
11.8% (6)
7.8% (4)
0.0% (0)
51
15.1% (8)
62.3% (33)
15.1% (8)
7.5% (4)
0.0% (0)
53
Library
23.1% (12)
55.8% (29)
11.5% (6)
9.6% (5)
0.0% (0)
52
Learning Assistance & Testing
Center (LATC)
22.0% (11)
60.0% (30)
8.0% (4)
10.0% (5)
0.0% (0)
50
Counseling
26.4% (14)
52.8% (28)
17.0% (9)
3.8% (2)
0.0% (0)
53
9.8% (5)
49.0% (25)
21.6% (11)
15.7% (8)
3.9% (2)
51
Financial Aid
37.7% (20)
54.7% (29)
5.7% (3)
1.9% (1)
0.0% (0)
53
Physical Resources
20.0% (10)
50.0% (25)
16.0% (8)
10.0% (5)
4.0% (2)
50
Bookstore
7.7% (4)
61.5% (32)
17.3% (9)
11.5% (6)
1.9% (1)
52
Developmental Studies
19.1% (9)
53.2% (25)
21.3% (10)
2.1% (1)
4.3% (2)
47
Distance Learning Services
16.0% (8)
58.0% (29)
16.0% (8)
10.0% (5)
0.0% (0)
50
21.6% (11)
43.1% (22)
27.5% (14)
3.9% (2)
3.9% (2)
51
7.5% (4)
35.8% (19)
28.3% (15)
18.9% (10)
9.4% (5)
53
Planning and Evaluation Practices
Research and Assessment
Educational Programs
Student Activities
Tutoring Services
Recruitment Activities
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Retention Efforts
12.0% (6)
44.0% (22)
34.0% (17)
10.0% (5)
0.0% (0)
50
Administrative Processes
15.7% (8)
51.0% (26)
15.7% (8)
15.7% (8)
2.0% (1)
51
Admission Procedures
17.6% (9)
56.9% (29)
13.7% (7)
11.8% (6)
0.0% (0)
51
Business Office (Tuition Payment)
25.0% (12)
62.5% (30)
12.5% (6)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
48
Workforce Development Services
34.7% (17)
42.9% (21)
20.4% (10)
2.0% (1)
0.0% (0)
49
Custodial/Maintenance Services
31.4% (16)
52.9% (27)
13.7% (7)
2.0% (1)
0.0% (0)
51
PDCCC Educational Foundation
17.4% (8)
50.0% (23)
32.6% (15)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
46
Faculty Advising
14.3% (7)
57.1% (28)
18.4% (9)
6.1% (3)
4.1% (2)
49
Telephone Switchboard Services
13.2% (7)
47.2% (25)
24.5% (13)
11.3% (6)
3.8% (2)
53
Vending Machine Services
5.9% (3)
43.1% (22)
25.5% (13)
13.7% (7)
11.8% (6)
51
Career Planning and Job Placement
9.8% (5)
25.5% (13)
33.3% (17)
21.6% (11)
9.8% (5)
51
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55
skipped question
1
Response
Response
Percent
Count
5. The service-area community is aware of the programs offered at PDCCC.
Strongly Agree
5.5%
3
Agree
47.3%
26
Neutral
20.0%
11
Disagree
25.5%
14
Strongly Disagree
1.8%
1
answered question
55
skipped question
1
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6. Planning and assessment are systematic and appropriate for PDCCC.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
19.2%
10
Agree
46.2%
24
Neutral
23.1%
12
Disagree
11.5%
6
0.0%
0
answered question
52
skipped question
4
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
17.3%
9
Agree
50.0%
26
Neutral
23.1%
12
Disagree
9.6%
5
0.0%
0
answered question
52
skipped question
4
Strongly Disagree
7. Assessment results are used for the improvement of programs and services.
Strongly Disagree
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8. Relevant information from institutional research, such as that required for decision-making, is readily available.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
22.0%
11
Agree
44.0%
22
Neutral
22.0%
11
Disagree
10.0%
5
Strongly Disagree
2.0%
1
answered question
50
skipped question
6
9. Any requests I made to Assessment & Institutional Research were completed in a timely manner.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
26.7%
12
Agree
28.9%
13
Neutral
44.4%
20
Disagree
0.0%
0
Strongly Disagree
0.0%
0
answered question
45
skipped question
11
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10. Any request materials that I received were prepared in a useful and practical manner.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
22.7%
10
Agree
38.6%
17
Neutral
36.4%
16
Disagree
2.3%
1
0.0%
0
answered question
44
skipped question
12
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
27.5%
14
Agree
49.0%
25
Neutral
21.6%
11
Disagree
2.0%
1
0.0%
0
answered question
51
skipped question
5
Strongly Disagree
11. I am satisfied with my access to the office of Assessment & Institutional Research.
Strongly Disagree
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12. Overall Assessment & Institutional Research opperations at PDCCC are a significant part in making college improvements.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
19.6%
10
Agree
54.9%
28
Neutral
13.7%
7
Disagree
11.8%
6
0.0%
0
answered question
51
skipped question
5
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
22.6%
12
Agree
62.3%
33
Neutral
7.5%
4
Disagree
3.8%
2
Strongly Disagree
3.8%
2
answered question
53
skipped question
3
Strongly Disagree
13. The current catalog, brochures and fliers accurately and truthfully portray PDCCC.
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14. The recruiting activities used by PDCCC accurately and truthfully portray the institution and reach all members of the
community.
Response
Response
Percent
Count
Strongly Agree
11.8%
6
Agree
41.2%
21
Neutral
25.5%
13
Disagree
15.7%
8
Strongly Disagree
5.9%
3
answered question
51
skipped question
5
Response
Response
Percent
Count
15. Student recruitment is a faculty responsibility.
Strongly Agree
20.4%
11
Agree
16.7%
9
Neutral
20.4%
11
Disagree
35.2%
19
Strongly Disagree
7.4%
4
answered question
54
skipped question
2
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16. Placement testing is an important element of the PDCCC developmental program.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
42.6%
23
Agree
51.9%
28
Neutral
5.6%
3
Disagree
0.0%
0
Strongly Disagree
0.0%
0
answered question
54
skipped question
2
17. The admission and retention policies are not compromised to maintain a desired enrollment.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
11.5%
6
Agree
50.0%
26
Neutral
26.9%
14
Disagree
5.8%
3
Strongly Disagree
5.8%
3
answered question
52
skipped question
4
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18. Faculty have a responsibility to try to contact students with poor attendance.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
22.6%
12
Agree
62.3%
33
Neutral
7.5%
4
Disagree
3.8%
2
Strongly Disagree
3.8%
2
answered question
53
skipped question
3
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
17.6%
9
Agree
60.8%
31
Neutral
21.6%
11
19. Cooperative class assignments are beneficial to students
Disagree
0.0%
0
Strongly Disagree
0.0%
0
answered question
51
skipped question
5
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20. Service Learning expectations should be planned for some courses in each degree program.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
17.3%
9
Agree
53.8%
28
Neutral
25.0%
13
Disagree
3.8%
2
0.0%
0
answered question
52
skipped question
4
Strongly Disagree
21. PDCCC has a clearly defined process by which curricula are established, reviewed, and evaluated.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
19.6%
10
Agree
56.9%
29
Neutral
17.6%
9
Disagree
5.9%
3
0.0%
0
answered question
51
skipped question
5
Strongly Disagree
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22. The faculty and administration implement and monitor general curriculum policy approved by the board.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
10.2%
5
Agree
65.3%
32
Neutral
22.4%
11
Disagree
2.0%
1
0.0%
0
answered question
49
skipped question
7
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
25.9%
14
Agree
59.3%
32
Neutral
11.1%
6
Disagree
3.7%
2
0.0%
0
answered question
54
skipped question
2
Strongly Disagree
23. PDCCC provides a good preparation for subsequent transfer to a 4-year institution.
Strongly Disagree
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24. The methods of instruction are appropriate to the goals of each course and the capabilities of the students.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
11.8%
6
Agree
68.6%
35
Neutral
13.7%
7
Disagree
5.9%
3
0.0%
0
answered question
51
skipped question
5
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
9.3%
5
Agree
59.3%
32
Neutral
16.7%
9
Disagree
11.1%
6
Strongly Disagree
3.7%
2
answered question
54
skipped question
2
Strongly Disagree
25. The PDCCC Web page meets students’ needs.
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26. The Distance Learning program at PDCCC provides an effective method of instruction for students.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
13.5%
7
Agree
59.6%
31
Neutral
13.5%
7
Disagree
11.5%
6
Strongly Disagree
1.9%
1
answered question
52
skipped question
4
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
4.2%
2
Agree
41.7%
20
Neutral
39.6%
19
Disagree
12.5%
6
Strongly Disagree
2.1%
1
answered question
48
skipped question
8
27. Student Development Services provide adequate support to Distance Learning students.
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28. Students are provided convenient, effective access to electronic bibliographic databases, whether on-site or remote to
support their academic programs.
Response
Response
Percent
Count
Strongly Agree
38.3%
18
Agree
40.4%
19
Neutral
19.1%
9
Disagree
2.1%
1
0.0%
0
answered question
47
skipped question
9
Strongly Disagree
29. PDCCC provides a learning environment in which scholarly and creative achievement is encouraged.
Response
Response
Percent
Count
Strongly Agree
9.6%
5
Agree
65.4%
34
Neutral
11.5%
6
Disagree
13.5%
7
0.0%
0
answered question
52
skipped question
4
Strongly Disagree
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30. The College Survival/Success courses at PDCCC adequately orient students to the college.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
24.0%
12
Agree
54.0%
27
Neutral
20.0%
10
Disagree
2.0%
1
0.0%
0
answered question
50
skipped question
6
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
12.5%
6
Agree
56.3%
27
Neutral
18.8%
9
Disagree
6.3%
3
Strongly Disagree
6.3%
3
answered question
48
skipped question
8
Strongly Disagree
31. Faculty responsibilities are clearly defined.
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32. Faculty salaries are based on clearly stated criteria.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
13.0%
6
Agree
39.1%
18
Neutral
37.0%
17
Disagree
6.5%
3
Strongly Disagree
4.3%
2
answered question
46
skipped question
10
33. The Policies and Procedures Manual clearly sets forth the policies and procedures for:
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Response
Count
Promotion
44.7% (21)
38.3% (18)
14.9% (7)
0.0% (0)
2.1% (1)
47
Awarding multi-year appointments
50.0% (22)
34.1% (15)
13.6% (6)
0.0% (0)
2.3% (1)
44
Non-renewal of probationary
appointments
42.9% (18)
35.7% (15)
19.0% (8)
0.0% (0)
2.4% (1)
42
Terminating appointments
40.5% (17)
40.5% (17)
16.7% (7)
0.0% (0)
2.4% (1)
42
answered question
47
skipped question
9
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34. The college provides letters of appointment, which clearly describe the terms and conditions of employment.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
29.8%
14
Agree
48.9%
23
Neutral
14.9%
7
Disagree
2.1%
1
Strongly Disagree
4.3%
2
answered question
47
skipped question
9
35. The college has a plan for the equitable and reasonable assignment of faculty responsibilities that include:
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Response
Count
Classroom instruction
30.4% (14)
50.0% (23)
17.4% (8)
2.2% (1)
0.0% (0)
46
Academic advising
24.4% (11)
48.9% (22)
20.0% (9)
4.4% (2)
2.2% (1)
45
Committee membership
28.3% (13)
52.2% (24)
15.2% (7)
2.2% (1)
2.2% (1)
46
Guidance of student organizations
23.3% (10)
48.8% (21)
18.6% (8)
4.7% (2)
4.7% (2)
43
Research
16.7% (7)
35.7% (15)
31.0% (13)
11.9% (5)
4.8% (2)
42
Recruiting
6.8% (3)
38.6% (17)
31.8% (14)
13.6% (6)
9.1% (4)
44
answered question
46
skipped question
10
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36. The faculty evaluation plan includes an adequate statement of criteria against which the performance of the individual
faculty member will be measured.
Response
Response
Percent
Count
Strongly Agree
13.0%
6
Agree
39.1%
18
Neutral
37.0%
17
Disagree
8.7%
4
Strongly Disagree
2.2%
1
answered question
46
skipped question
10
Response
Response
Percent
Count
37. Faculty hold the primary responsibility for the improvement of the educational program.
Strongly Agree
20.4%
10
Agree
55.1%
27
Neutral
24.5%
12
Disagree
0.0%
0
Strongly Disagree
0.0%
0
answered question
49
skipped question
7
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38. Faculty are kept informed of institutional policies.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
23.4%
11
Agree
46.8%
22
Neutral
19.1%
9
Disagree
6.4%
3
Strongly Disagree
4.3%
2
answered question
47
skipped question
9
39. Adjunct faculty who teach the same courses as full-time faculty consult with the full-time faculty about their courses,
including content and evaluation.
Response
Response
Percent
Count
Strongly Agree
10.9%
5
Agree
26.1%
12
Neutral
50.0%
23
Disagree
6.5%
3
Strongly Disagree
6.5%
3
answered question
46
skipped question
10
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40. The college provides adequate opportunity to continue professional development.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
25.5%
13
Agree
54.9%
28
Neutral
11.8%
6
Disagree
5.9%
3
Strongly Disagree
2.0%
1
answered question
51
skipped question
5
41. The general tone and policies of the college clearly encourage faculty members to take initiative in their own professional
development.
Response
Response
Percent
Count
Strongly Agree
22.4%
11
Agree
55.1%
27
Neutral
16.3%
8
Disagree
4.1%
2
Strongly Disagree
2.0%
1
answered question
49
skipped question
7
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42. The college provides an adequate number of faculty to support its educational programs.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
6.1%
3
Agree
53.1%
26
Neutral
24.5%
12
Disagree
12.2%
6
Strongly Disagree
4.1%
2
answered question
49
skipped question
7
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
6.4%
3
Agree
53.2%
25
Neutral
29.8%
14
Disagree
4.3%
2
Strongly Disagree
6.4%
3
answered question
47
skipped question
9
43. Faculty have input into policy decisions.
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44. College learning resources are adequate and available for all faculty and enrolled students wherever college programs are
provided.
Response
Response
Percent
Count
Strongly Agree
14.9%
7
Agree
61.7%
29
Neutral
17.0%
8
Disagree
6.4%
3
0.0%
0
answered question
47
skipped question
9
Strongly Disagree
45. Library staff work cooperatively with faculty in assisting students to use resource materials effectively.
Response
Response
Percent
Count
Strongly Agree
38.3%
18
Agree
46.8%
22
Neutral
14.9%
7
Disagree
0.0%
0
Strongly Disagree
0.0%
0
answered question
47
skipped question
9
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46. Most courses have at least one library assignment.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
15.6%
7
Agree
37.8%
17
Neutral
37.8%
17
Disagree
8.9%
4
0.0%
0
answered question
45
skipped question
11
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
12.5%
6
Agree
52.1%
25
Neutral
22.9%
11
Disagree
6.3%
3
Strongly Disagree
6.3%
3
answered question
48
skipped question
8
Strongly Disagree
47. The library is accessible to evening students.
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48. Library collections for essential references and specialized program resources are available at each campus/site/location.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
8.5%
4
Agree
66.0%
31
Neutral
21.3%
10
Disagree
4.3%
2
0.0%
0
answered question
47
skipped question
9
Strongly Disagree
49. PDCCC effectively embeds general education competencies into its curriculum which results in students being competent
in:
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly
Response
Disagree
Count
Ability to communicate orally
25.5% (12)
57.4% (27)
10.6% (5)
6.4% (3)
0.0% (0)
47
Ability to write clearly
21.3% (10)
55.3% (26)
14.9% (7)
8.5% (4)
0.0% (0)
47
19.6% (9)
60.9% (28)
13.0% (6)
6.5% (3)
0.0% (0)
46
23.9% (11)
45.7% (21)
21.7% (10)
8.7% (4)
0.0% (0)
46
21.3% (10)
55.3% (26)
17.0% (8)
4.3% (2)
2.1% (1)
47
Ability to apply quantitative skills
22.2% (10)
44.4% (20)
28.9% (13)
2.2% (1)
2.2% (1)
45
Ability to use basic computers
36.2% (17)
55.3% (26)
6.4% (3)
2.1% (1)
0.0% (0)
47
15.6% (7)
46.7% (21)
31.1% (14)
4.4% (2)
2.2% (1)
45
19.6% (9)
45.7% (21)
26.1% (12)
8.7% (4)
0.0% (0)
46
15.6% (7)
53.3% (24)
28.9% (13)
0.0% (0)
2.2% (1)
45
Ability to apply information literacy &
library skills
Ability to apply critical thinking and
problem-solving skills
Demonstrates an understanding of
interpersonal and human relations
skills
Develops an understanding of
culture and society
Ability to apply knowledge of
scientific reasoning
Ability to apply the knowledge of
wellness necessary for a healthy
lifestyle
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47
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9
50. The college effectively uses information technology in the curricula, which results in the students acquiring basic
competencies in the use of computers.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
31.1%
14
Agree
57.8%
26
Neutral
11.1%
5
Disagree
0.0%
0
Strongly Disagree
0.0%
0
answered question
45
skipped question
11
51. The use of information technology resources at the college supports the planning function and education programs.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
17.0%
8
Agree
61.7%
29
Neutral
19.1%
9
Disagree
2.1%
1
0.0%
0
answered question
47
skipped question
9
Strongly Disagree
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52. PDCCC conducts a systematic effective program of undergraduate advising.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
8.7%
4
Agree
43.5%
20
Neutral
34.8%
16
Disagree
10.9%
5
Strongly Disagree
2.2%
1
answered question
46
skipped question
10
53. Faculty advisors meet with their advisees at least once per semester to discuss their progress.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
16.7%
8
Agree
39.6%
19
Neutral
29.2%
14
Disagree
10.4%
5
Strongly Disagree
4.2%
2
answered question
48
skipped question
8
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54. Counselors are available to meet students’ needs.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
22.0%
11
Agree
58.0%
29
Neutral
10.0%
5
Disagree
10.0%
5
0.0%
0
answered question
50
skipped question
6
Strongly Disagree
55. Organizational structure and responsibilities of administrators are clearly defined and made known to faculty and staff.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
15.7%
8
Agree
54.9%
28
Neutral
11.8%
6
Disagree
15.7%
8
Strongly Disagree
2.0%
1
answered question
51
skipped question
5
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56. The college administration has allocated resources in an effective manner to accomplish the institutional goals.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
8.0%
4
Agree
58.0%
29
Neutral
26.0%
13
Disagree
6.0%
3
Strongly Disagree
2.0%
1
answered question
50
skipped question
6
57. Programs offered by PDCCC Workforce Development adequately serve the needs of the community.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
28.6%
14
Agree
42.9%
21
Neutral
22.4%
11
Disagree
6.1%
3
0.0%
0
answered question
49
skipped question
7
Strongly Disagree
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58. A workforce component is embedded in most courses.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
7.0%
3
Agree
27.9%
12
Neutral
51.2%
22
Disagree
14.0%
6
0.0%
0
answered question
43
skipped question
13
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
4.3%
2
Agree
51.1%
24
Neutral
31.9%
15
Disagree
10.6%
5
Strongly Disagree
2.1%
1
answered question
47
skipped question
9
Strongly Disagree
59. The college budget planning is preceded by sound educational planning.
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60. The college’s institutional advancement program is directly related to the purpose of the institution.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
17.4%
8
Agree
54.3%
25
Neutral
26.1%
12
Disagree
2.2%
1
0.0%
0
answered question
46
skipped question
10
Strongly Disagree
61. Please provide any additional comments/suggestions that may be useful in improving the quality of the College's services.
Response
Count
8
answered question
8
skipped question
48
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