Alumni Survey Spring 2010 Results
Statistics
N
Valid
Missing
Mean
Q1. How
satisfied are
you with the
education
experience
you had at
Roane State?
157
2
3.49
Q2. If you
could start
college again,
would you
enroll ar
RSCC?
157
2
3.39
Q3. Would you
recommend
RSCC to
others?
157
2
3.66
Q4a. How
often..Asked
questions in
class or
contributed to
class
dicussions?
158
1
3.13
Q4b. How
often..Made a
class
presentation?
159
0
2.70
Q4f. How
often..Worked
with other
students on
projects during
class?
158
1
2.75
Q4g. How
often..Worked
with
classmates
outside of
class to
perpare class
assignments?
156
3
2.63
Statistics
N
Mean
Valid
Missing
Q4c. How
oftern..
Prepared two
or more drafts
or a paper or
assignement
before turning
it in?
159
0
2.79
Q4d. How
often..Worked
on a paper or
project that
required
integrating
ideas or
information
from various
sources?
158
1
3.22
Q4e. How
often..Came
to class
without
completing
readings or
assignments?
159
0
1.70
Page 1
Statistics
N
Valid
Missing
Mean
Q4h. How
often..
Tutored or
taught other
students
(paid or
voluntary)?
159
0
1.65
Q4i. How
often..
Participated
in a
community-b
ased project
(e.g.,service
learning) as
part of a
regular
course?
158
1
1.52
Q4j. How
often..Used
an electronic
medium
(listserv, chat
group,
Internet, etc.)
to discuss or
complete an
assignemen
t?
159
0
2.74
Q4k. How
often..Used
email to
communicate
with an
instructor?
159
0
3.050
Q4l. How
often..
Discussed
grades or
assignement
s with an
instructor?
159
0
2.79
Q4m. How
often..Talked
about career
plans with a
faculty
member or
advisor?
158
1
2.44
Statistics
N
Mean
Valid
Missing
Q4n. How
often..
Discussed
ideas from
your readings
or classes with
faculty
members
outside of
class?
158
1
2.02
Q4o. How
often..
Received
prompt
feedback from
faculty on your
academic
performance
(written or
oral)?
158
1
3.01
Q4p. How
often..Worked
harder thanyou
thought you
could to meet
an instructor's
standards or
expectations?
159
0
2.97
Q4q. How
often..Worked
with faculty
members on
activities other
than
coursework
(committees,
orientation,
student life
activities, etc.
)?
159
0
1.63
Q4r. How
often..
Discussed
ideas from
your readings
or classes with
other outside
of class
(students,
family
mmebers,
co-workers,et
c.)?
159
0
2.81
Page 2
Statistics
N
Valid
Missing
Mean
Q4s. How
often..Had
serious
conversations
with students
of a diferent
race or
ethnicity than
your own?
158
1
2.25
Q4t. How
often..Had
serious
conversations
with student
who are very
different from
you in terms of
their religious
beliefs,
political
opinions, or
personal
values?
159
0
2.40
Q5a1. Used
Library
Facilities/Svcs.
157
2
1.90
Q5a2.
Satisfaction
with Library
Facilities/
Svcs.
144
15
3.33
Q5b1. Used
Registration
Svcs.
157
2
1.97
Statistics
N
Mean
Valid
Missing
Q5b2.
Satisfaction
with
Registration
Svcs.
154
5
3.17
Q5c1. Used
Financial
Services
157
2
1.73
Q5c2.
Satisfaction
with Financial
Services
116
43
3.12
Q5d1. Used
Computer
Facilities/Svcs.
157
2
1.94
Q5d2.
Satisfaction
with
Computer
Facilities/
Svcs.
150
9
3.40
Page 3
Statistics
N
Valid
Missing
Mean
Q5e1. Used
Advising Svcs.
158
1
1.73
Q5e2.
Satisfaction
with Advising
Svcs.
119
40
3.05
Q5f1.
Practicum/in
tern/service
learning
experience
158
1
1.39
Q5f2.
Satisfaction
with
Practicum/in
tern/service
learning
67
92
3.22
Q6a.
Memorizing
facts, ideas or
methods from
your courses
and rading so
you can repeat
them in pretty
much the
same form.
159
0
2.97
Q6b. Analying
the basic
elements of an
idea,
experience, or
theory, such
as examining a
particular case
or situation
in-depth and
considering its
components.
159
0
3.16
Statistics
N
Mean
Valid
Missing
Q6c.
Synthesizing
and organizing
ideas,
information, or
experiences
into new, more
complet
interpretations
and
relationships.
159
0
3.02
Q6d. Making
judgements
about the
value of
information,
arguments, or
methods, such
as examining
how others
gathered and
interpreted
data and
assessing the
soundness of
their
conclusions.
159
0
2.84
Q6e. Applying
theories or
concepts to
practical
problems or in
new situations.
159
0
3.09
Q6f. Using
information
you have read
or heard to
perform a new
skill.
159
0
3.31
Q7a. Applying
theories or
concepts to
practical
problems or in
new situations
159
0
3.09
Page 4
Statistics
N
Valid
Missing
Mean
Q7b.
Providing the
support you
need to help
you succeed
at this
college.
159
0
3.25
Q7c.
Encouraging
contact among
students from
different
economic,
social, and
racial and
ethinic
backgrounds.
158
1
2.48
Q7d. Using
computers in
academic
work.
159
0
3.52
Q8a. Acquiring
a broad
general
education.
159
0
3.26
Q8b. Acquiring
job or
work-related
knowledge and
skills
159
0
3.22
Statistics
N
Mean
Valid
Missing
Q8c. Writing
clearly and
effectively
159
0
3.11
Q8d.
Speaking
clearly and
effectively
159
0
3.14
Q8e. Thinking
clearly and
effectively
159
0
3.30
Q8f. Solving
numerical
problems
158
1
2.91
Q8g. Using
computing
and
information
technology
159
0
3.19
Q8h. Working
effectively with
others
158
1
3.20
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Statistics
N
Valid
Missing
Mean
Q8i. Learning
effectively on
your own.
159
0
3.39
Q8j.
Understandi
ng yourself
159
0
2.99
Q8k.
Understanding
people of other
racial and
ethnic
backgrounds
158
1
2.51
Q9a.
Availability of
your faculty
advisor
156
3
3.08
Q9b. Quality of
Information
provided by
your advisor
156
3
3.08
Statistics
N
Mean
Valid
Missing
Q9c. Clarity of
degree
requirements
in you major.
158
1
3.36
Q9d. Clarity of
objectives for
courses in
your major.
158
1
3.38
Q9e.
Opportunities
for student
evaluation of
instruction.
157
2
3.28
Q9f.
Availability of
faculty to help
students
outside of
class.
158
1
3.23
Q9g. Quality
of courses to
prepare for
employment
157
2
3.24
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Statistics
N
Valid
Missing
Mean
Q9h. Quality of
instruction in
major
158
1
3.41
Q9i.
Opportunities
to express
ideas in writing
in your major
158
1
3.05
Q9j.
Usefulness of
information
learned in
class
day-to-day
activities
158
1
3.28
Q10. How
would you
characterize
the
preparation
you received
at RSCC for
further study
study at
another
college or
univerity?
158
1
3.30
Q11. How
would you
characterize
the
preparation
you received
at RSCC for
employment in
your field?
157
2
3.29
Statistics
N
Mean
Valid
Missing
Q12. What is
your gender?
157
2
1.24
Q13. How old
were you
when you first
began at
RSCC?
158
1
2.35
Q14. What is
your present
age?
158
1
3.23
Q15. What is
your
race/ethnic
group?
157
2
4.07
Q16. For the
most part,
were you a
part-time or
full-time
student?
158
1
1.17
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Statistics
N
Valid
Missing
Mean
Q17. While
attending
RSCC, about
how many
hours did you
work per
week?
158
1
3.84
Q19. Are you
employed in
the field in
which you
were
educated? If
not, why
(choose best
response)?
153
6
2.16
Q18. Which of
the following
best describes
your present
employment
situation?
158
1
2.30
Q20. How did
you become
aware of the
opening that
vecame your
first job after
graduating
from the
college?
148
11
4.02
Q21. What is
yoru current
annual
salary?
153
6
2.80
Statistics
N
Mean
Valid
Missing
Q22. Are you
presently
enrolled in a
college or
univerity?
158
1
4.05
Student's
Major
159
0
Frequency Table
Q1. How satisfied are you with the education experience you had at Roane State?
Valid
Missing
Total
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Total
System
Frequency
3
3
65
86
157
2
159
Percent
1.9
1.9
40.9
54.1
98.7
1.3
100.0
Valid Percent
1.9
1.9
41.4
54.8
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.9
3.8
45.2
100.0
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Q2. If you could start college again, would you enroll ar RSCC?
Valid
Missing
Total
Definitely Not
Probably not
Probably yes
Defintely yes
Total
System
Frequency
3
12
62
80
157
2
159
Percent
1.9
7.5
39.0
50.3
98.7
1.3
100.0
Valid Percent
1.9
7.6
39.5
51.0
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.9
9.6
49.0
100.0
Q3. Would you recommend RSCC to others?
Valid
Missing
Total
Definitely Not
Probably not
Probably yes
Defintely yes
Total
System
Frequency
4
2
38
113
157
2
159
Percent
2.5
1.3
23.9
71.1
98.7
1.3
100.0
Valid Percent
2.5
1.3
24.2
72.0
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
2.5
3.8
28.0
100.0
Q4a. How often..Asked questions in class or contributed to class dicussions?
Valid
Missing
Total
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Total
System
Frequency
37
63
58
158
1
159
Percent
23.3
39.6
36.5
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
23.4
39.9
36.7
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
23.4
63.3
100.0
Q4b. How often..Made a class presentation?
Valid
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Total
Frequency
5
60
72
22
159
Percent
3.1
37.7
45.3
13.8
100.0
Valid Percent
3.1
37.7
45.3
13.8
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
3.1
40.9
86.2
100.0
Q4c. How oftern..Prepared two or more drafts or a paper or assignement before turning it in?
Valid
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Total
Frequency
11
49
62
37
159
Percent
6.9
30.8
39.0
23.3
100.0
Valid Percent
6.9
30.8
39.0
23.3
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
6.9
37.7
76.7
100.0
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Q4d. How often..Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information from various sources?
Valid
Missing
Total
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Total
System
Frequency
1
25
70
62
158
1
159
Percent
.6
15.7
44.0
39.0
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
.6
15.8
44.3
39.2
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
.6
16.5
60.8
100.0
Q4e. How often..Came to class without completing readings or assignments?
Valid
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Total
Frequency
72
69
12
6
159
Percent
45.3
43.4
7.5
3.8
100.0
Valid Percent
45.3
43.4
7.5
3.8
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
45.3
88.7
96.2
100.0
Q4f. How often..Worked with other students on projects during class?
Valid
Missing
Total
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Total
System
Frequency
2
64
63
29
158
1
159
Percent
1.3
40.3
39.6
18.2
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
1.3
40.5
39.9
18.4
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.3
41.8
81.6
100.0
Q4g. How often..Worked with classmates outside of class to perpare class assignments?
Valid
Missing
Total
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Total
System
Frequency
19
53
50
34
156
3
159
Percent
11.9
33.3
31.4
21.4
98.1
1.9
100.0
Valid Percent
12.2
34.0
32.1
21.8
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
12.2
46.2
78.2
100.0
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Q4h. How often..Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary)?
Valid
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Total
Frequency
90
42
19
8
159
Percent
56.6
26.4
11.9
5.0
100.0
Valid Percent
56.6
26.4
11.9
5.0
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
56.6
83.0
95.0
100.0
Q4i. How often..Participated in a community-based project (e.g.,service learning) as part of a regular course?
Valid
Missing
Total
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Total
System
Frequency
91
55
9
3
158
1
159
Percent
57.2
34.6
5.7
1.9
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
57.6
34.8
5.7
1.9
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
57.6
92.4
98.1
100.0
Q4j. How often..Used an electronic medium (listserv, chat group, Internet, etc.
) to discuss or complete an assignement?
Valid
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Total
Frequency
17
50
49
43
159
Percent
10.7
31.4
30.8
27.0
100.0
Valid Percent
10.7
31.4
30.8
27.0
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
10.7
42.1
73.0
100.0
Q4k. How often..Used email to communicate with an instructor?
Valid
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Total
Frequency
4
38
63
54
159
Percent
2.5
23.9
39.6
34.0
100.0
Valid Percent
2.5
23.9
39.6
34.0
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
2.5
26.4
66.0
100.0
Q4l. How often..Discussed grades or assignements with an instructor?
Valid
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Total
Frequency
4
60
61
34
159
Percent
2.5
37.7
38.4
21.4
100.0
Valid Percent
2.5
37.7
38.4
21.4
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
2.5
40.3
78.6
100.0
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Q4m. How often..Talked about career plans with a faculty member or advisor?
Valid
Missing
Total
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Total
System
Frequency
23
68
41
26
158
1
159
Percent
14.5
42.8
25.8
16.4
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
14.6
43.0
25.9
16.5
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
14.6
57.6
83.5
100.0
Q4n. How often..Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with faculty members outside of class?
Valid
Missing
Total
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Total
System
Frequency
46
73
29
10
158
1
159
Percent
28.9
45.9
18.2
6.3
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
29.1
46.2
18.4
6.3
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
29.1
75.3
93.7
100.0
Q4o. How often..Received prompt feedback from faculty on your academic performance (written or oral)?
Valid
Missing
Total
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Total
System
Frequency
2
31
88
37
158
1
159
Percent
1.3
19.5
55.3
23.3
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
1.3
19.6
55.7
23.4
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.3
20.9
76.6
100.0
Q4p. How often..Worked harder thanyou thought you could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations?
Valid
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Total
Frequency
5
43
62
49
159
Percent
3.1
27.0
39.0
30.8
100.0
Valid Percent
3.1
27.0
39.0
30.8
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
3.1
30.2
69.2
100.0
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Q4q. How often..Worked with faculty members on activities other than
coursework (committees, orientation, student life activities, etc.)?
Valid
Frequency
94
44
7
14
159
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Total
Percent
59.1
27.7
4.4
8.8
100.0
Valid Percent
59.1
27.7
4.4
8.8
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
59.1
86.8
91.2
100.0
Q4r. How often..Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with other
outside of class (students, family mmebers, co-workers,etc.)?
Valid
Frequency
5
61
53
40
159
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Total
Percent
3.1
38.4
33.3
25.2
100.0
Valid Percent
3.1
38.4
33.3
25.2
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
3.1
41.5
74.8
100.0
Q4s. How often..Had serious conversations with students of a diferent race or ethnicity than your own?
Valid
Missing
Total
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Total
System
Frequency
34
78
19
27
158
1
159
Percent
21.4
49.1
11.9
17.0
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
21.5
49.4
12.0
17.1
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
21.5
70.9
82.9
100.0
Q4t. How often..Had serious conversations with student who are very different
from you in terms of their religious beliefs, political opinions, or personal values?
Valid
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Total
Frequency
29
69
30
31
159
Percent
18.2
43.4
18.9
19.5
100.0
Valid Percent
18.2
43.4
18.9
19.5
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
18.2
61.6
80.5
100.0
Q5a1. Used Library Facilities/Svcs.
Valid
Missing
Total
Not Used
Used
Total
System
Frequency
16
141
157
2
159
Percent
10.1
88.7
98.7
1.3
100.0
Valid Percent
10.2
89.8
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
10.2
100.0
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Q5a2. Satisfaction with Library Facilities/Svcs.
Valid
Missing
Total
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Total
System
Frequency
3
7
73
61
144
15
159
Percent
1.9
4.4
45.9
38.4
90.6
9.4
100.0
Valid Percent
2.1
4.9
50.7
42.4
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
2.1
6.9
57.6
100.0
Q5b1. Used Registration Svcs.
Valid
Missing
Total
Not Used
Used
Total
System
Frequency
5
152
157
2
159
Percent
3.1
95.6
98.7
1.3
100.0
Valid Percent
3.2
96.8
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
3.2
100.0
Q5b2. Satisfaction with Registration Svcs.
Valid
Missing
Total
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Total
System
Frequency
2
15
92
45
154
5
159
Percent
1.3
9.4
57.9
28.3
96.9
3.1
100.0
Valid Percent
1.3
9.7
59.7
29.2
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.3
11.0
70.8
100.0
Q5c1. Used Financial Services
Valid
Missing
Total
Not Used
Used
Total
System
Frequency
43
114
157
2
159
Percent
27.0
71.7
98.7
1.3
100.0
Valid Percent
27.4
72.6
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
27.4
100.0
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Q5c2. Satisfaction with Financial Services
Valid
Missing
Total
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Total
System
Frequency
5
14
59
38
116
43
159
Percent
3.1
8.8
37.1
23.9
73.0
27.0
100.0
Valid Percent
4.3
12.1
50.9
32.8
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
4.3
16.4
67.2
100.0
Q5d1. Used Computer Facilities/Svcs.
Valid
Missing
Total
Not Used
Used
Total
System
Frequency
10
147
157
2
159
Percent
6.3
92.5
98.7
1.3
100.0
Valid Percent
6.4
93.6
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
6.4
100.0
Q5d2. Satisfaction with Computer Facilities/Svcs.
Valid
Missing
Total
Fair
Good
Excellent
Total
System
Frequency
8
74
68
150
9
159
Percent
5.0
46.5
42.8
94.3
5.7
100.0
Valid Percent
5.3
49.3
45.3
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
5.3
54.7
100.0
Q5e1. Used Advising Svcs.
Valid
Missing
Total
Not Used
Used
Total
System
Frequency
43
115
158
1
159
Percent
27.0
72.3
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
27.2
72.8
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
27.2
100.0
Q5e2. Satisfaction with Advising Svcs.
Valid
Missing
Total
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Total
System
Frequency
8
21
47
43
119
40
159
Percent
5.0
13.2
29.6
27.0
74.8
25.2
100.0
Valid Percent
6.7
17.6
39.5
36.1
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
6.7
24.4
63.9
100.0
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Q5f1. Practicum/intern/service learning experience
Valid
Missing
Total
Not Used
Used
Total
System
Frequency
96
62
158
1
159
Percent
60.4
39.0
99.4
.6
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
60.8
100.0
Valid Percent
60.8
39.2
100.0
Q5f2. Satisfaction with Practicum/intern/service learning
Valid
Missing
Total
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Total
System
Frequency
2
10
26
29
67
92
159
Percent
1.3
6.3
16.4
18.2
42.1
57.9
100.0
Valid Percent
3.0
14.9
38.8
43.3
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
3.0
17.9
56.7
100.0
Q6a. Memorizing facts, ideas or methods from your courses and rading so
you can repeat them in pretty much the same form.
Valid
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Total
Frequency
8
37
65
49
159
Percent
5.0
23.3
40.9
30.8
100.0
Valid Percent
5.0
23.3
40.9
30.8
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
5.0
28.3
69.2
100.0
Q6b. Analying the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory, such as
examining a particular case or situation in-depth and considering its components.
Valid
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Total
Frequency
1
29
73
56
159
Percent
.6
18.2
45.9
35.2
100.0
Valid Percent
.6
18.2
45.9
35.2
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
.6
18.9
64.8
100.0
Q6c. Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information, or experiences into
new, more complet interpretations and relationships.
Valid
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Total
Frequency
5
39
63
52
159
Percent
3.1
24.5
39.6
32.7
100.0
Valid Percent
3.1
24.5
39.6
32.7
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
3.1
27.7
67.3
100.0
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Q6d. Making judgements about the value of information, arguments, or methods, such as examining
how others gathered and interpreted data and assessing the soundness of their conclusions.
Valid
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Total
Frequency
9
50
58
42
159
Percent
5.7
31.4
36.5
26.4
100.0
Valid Percent
5.7
31.4
36.5
26.4
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
5.7
37.1
73.6
100.0
Q6e. Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations.
Valid
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Total
Frequency
2
40
58
59
159
Percent
1.3
25.2
36.5
37.1
100.0
Valid Percent
1.3
25.2
36.5
37.1
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.3
26.4
62.9
100.0
Q6f. Using information you have read or heard to perform a new skill.
Valid
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Total
Frequency
2
29
46
82
159
Percent
1.3
18.2
28.9
51.6
100.0
Valid Percent
1.3
18.2
28.9
51.6
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.3
19.5
48.4
100.0
Q7a. Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations
Valid
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Total
Frequency
2
40
58
59
159
Percent
1.3
25.2
36.5
37.1
100.0
Valid Percent
1.3
25.2
36.5
37.1
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.3
26.4
62.9
100.0
Q7b. Providing the support you need to help you succeed at this college.
Valid
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Total
Frequency
3
22
66
68
159
Percent
1.9
13.8
41.5
42.8
100.0
Valid Percent
1.9
13.8
41.5
42.8
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.9
15.7
57.2
100.0
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Q7c. Encouraging contact among students from different economic, social, and racial and ethinic backgrounds.
Valid
Missing
Total
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Total
System
Frequency
32
48
48
30
158
1
159
Percent
20.1
30.2
30.2
18.9
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
20.3
30.4
30.4
19.0
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
20.3
50.6
81.0
100.0
Q7d. Using computers in academic work.
Valid
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Total
Frequency
1
13
48
97
159
Percent
.6
8.2
30.2
61.0
100.0
Valid Percent
.6
8.2
30.2
61.0
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
.6
8.8
39.0
100.0
Q8a. Acquiring a broad general education.
Valid
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Total
Frequency
3
21
66
69
159
Percent
1.9
13.2
41.5
43.4
100.0
Valid Percent
1.9
13.2
41.5
43.4
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.9
15.1
56.6
100.0
Q8b. Acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills
Valid
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Total
Frequency
9
28
41
81
159
Percent
5.7
17.6
25.8
50.9
100.0
Valid Percent
5.7
17.6
25.8
50.9
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
5.7
23.3
49.1
100.0
Q8c. Writing clearly and effectively
Valid
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Total
Frequency
8
27
63
61
159
Percent
5.0
17.0
39.6
38.4
100.0
Valid Percent
5.0
17.0
39.6
38.4
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
5.0
22.0
61.6
100.0
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Q8d. Speaking clearly and effectively
Valid
Frequency
6
24
71
58
159
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Total
Percent
3.8
15.1
44.7
36.5
100.0
Valid Percent
3.8
15.1
44.7
36.5
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
3.8
18.9
63.5
100.0
Q8e. Thinking clearly and effectively
Valid
Frequency
18
76
65
159
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Total
Percent
11.3
47.8
40.9
100.0
Valid Percent
11.3
47.8
40.9
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
11.3
59.1
100.0
Q8f. Solving numerical problems
Valid
Missing
Total
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Total
System
Frequency
5
48
62
43
158
1
159
Percent
3.1
30.2
39.0
27.0
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
3.2
30.4
39.2
27.2
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
3.2
33.5
72.8
100.0
Q8g. Using computing and information technology
Valid
Frequency
3
27
65
64
159
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Total
Percent
1.9
17.0
40.9
40.3
100.0
Valid Percent
1.9
17.0
40.9
40.3
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.9
18.9
59.7
100.0
Q8h. Working effectively with others
Valid
Missing
Total
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Total
System
Frequency
6
23
62
67
158
1
159
Percent
3.8
14.5
39.0
42.1
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
3.8
14.6
39.2
42.4
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
3.8
18.4
57.6
100.0
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Q8i. Learning effectively on your own.
Valid
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Total
Frequency
4
15
55
85
159
Percent
2.5
9.4
34.6
53.5
100.0
Valid Percent
2.5
9.4
34.6
53.5
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
2.5
11.9
46.5
100.0
Q8j. Understanding yourself
Valid
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Total
Frequency
11
36
55
57
159
Percent
6.9
22.6
34.6
35.8
100.0
Valid Percent
6.9
22.6
34.6
35.8
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
6.9
29.6
64.2
100.0
Q8k. Understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds
Valid
Missing
Total
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Total
System
Frequency
20
66
43
29
158
1
159
Percent
12.6
41.5
27.0
18.2
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
12.7
41.8
27.2
18.4
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
12.7
54.4
81.6
100.0
Q9a. Availability of your faculty advisor
Valid
Missing
Total
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Total
System
Frequency
16
21
54
65
156
3
159
Percent
10.1
13.2
34.0
40.9
98.1
1.9
100.0
Valid Percent
10.3
13.5
34.6
41.7
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
10.3
23.7
58.3
100.0
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Q9b. Quality of Information provided by your advisor
Valid
Missing
Total
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Total
System
Frequency
13
27
51
65
156
3
159
Percent
8.2
17.0
32.1
40.9
98.1
1.9
100.0
Valid Percent
8.3
17.3
32.7
41.7
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
8.3
25.6
58.3
100.0
Q9c. Clarity of degree requirements in you major.
Valid
Missing
Total
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Total
System
Frequency
6
16
51
85
158
1
159
Percent
3.8
10.1
32.1
53.5
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
3.8
10.1
32.3
53.8
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
3.8
13.9
46.2
100.0
Q9d. Clarity of objectives for courses in your major.
Valid
Missing
Total
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Total
System
Frequency
4
13
60
81
158
1
159
Percent
2.5
8.2
37.7
50.9
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
2.5
8.2
38.0
51.3
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
2.5
10.8
48.7
100.0
Q9e. Opportunities for student evaluation of instruction.
Valid
Missing
Total
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Total
System
Frequency
4
23
55
75
157
2
159
Percent
2.5
14.5
34.6
47.2
98.7
1.3
100.0
Valid Percent
2.5
14.6
35.0
47.8
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
2.5
17.2
52.2
100.0
Page 21
Q9f. Availability of faculty to help students outside of class.
Valid
Missing
Total
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Total
System
Frequency
6
19
66
67
158
1
159
Percent
3.8
11.9
41.5
42.1
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
3.8
12.0
41.8
42.4
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
3.8
15.8
57.6
100.0
Q9g. Quality of courses to prepare for employment
Valid
Missing
Total
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Total
System
Frequency
7
23
53
74
157
2
159
Percent
4.4
14.5
33.3
46.5
98.7
1.3
100.0
Valid Percent
4.5
14.6
33.8
47.1
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
4.5
19.1
52.9
100.0
Q9h. Quality of instruction in major
Valid
Missing
Total
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Total
System
Frequency
3
13
58
84
158
1
159
Percent
1.9
8.2
36.5
52.8
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
1.9
8.2
36.7
53.2
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.9
10.1
46.8
100.0
Q9i. Opportunities to express ideas in writing in your major
Valid
Missing
Total
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Total
System
Frequency
6
32
68
52
158
1
159
Percent
3.8
20.1
42.8
32.7
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
3.8
20.3
43.0
32.9
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
3.8
24.1
67.1
100.0
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Q9j. Usefulness of information learned in class day-to-day activities
Valid
Missing
Total
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Total
System
Frequency
4
18
65
71
158
1
159
Percent
2.5
11.3
40.9
44.7
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
2.5
11.4
41.1
44.9
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
2.5
13.9
55.1
100.0
Q10. How would you characterize the preparation you received at RSCC for
further study study at another college or univerity?
Valid
Missing
Total
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Total
System
Frequency
2
17
71
68
158
1
159
Percent
1.3
10.7
44.7
42.8
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
1.3
10.8
44.9
43.0
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.3
12.0
57.0
100.0
Q11. How would you characterize the preparation you received at RSCC for employment in your field?
Valid
Missing
Total
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Total
System
Frequency
4
21
58
74
157
2
159
Percent
2.5
13.2
36.5
46.5
98.7
1.3
100.0
Valid Percent
2.5
13.4
36.9
47.1
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
2.5
15.9
52.9
100.0
Q12. What is your gender?
Valid
Missing
Total
Female
Male
Total
System
Frequency
119
38
157
2
159
Percent
74.8
23.9
98.7
1.3
100.0
Valid Percent
75.8
24.2
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
75.8
100.0
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Q13. How old were you when you first began at RSCC?
Valid
Missing
Total
Under 22
22-24
25-30
31-45
46-60
Total
System
Frequency
75
11
26
34
12
158
1
159
Percent
47.2
6.9
16.4
21.4
7.5
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
47.5
7.0
16.5
21.5
7.6
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
47.5
54.4
70.9
92.4
100.0
Q14. What is your present age?
Valid
Missing
Total
Under 22
22-24
25-30
31-45
46-60
Total
System
Frequency
5
49
34
45
25
158
1
159
Percent
3.1
30.8
21.4
28.3
15.7
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
3.2
31.0
21.5
28.5
15.8
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
3.2
34.2
55.7
84.2
100.0
Q15. What is your race/ethnic group?
Valid
Missing
Total
African American
Caucasian
Hispanic/Latino-Latina
Other
Total
System
Frequency
2
148
1
6
157
2
159
Percent
1.3
93.1
.6
3.8
98.7
1.3
100.0
Valid Percent
1.3
94.3
.6
3.8
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.3
95.5
96.2
100.0
Q16. For the most part, were you a part-time or full-time student?
Valid
Missing
Total
Full Time
Part-time
Total
System
Frequency
131
27
158
1
159
Percent
82.4
17.0
99.4
.6
100.0
Valid Percent
82.9
17.1
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
82.9
100.0
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Q17. While attending RSCC, about how many hours did you work per week?
Valid
Missing
Total
Did not work
Employed fewer
than 10 hrs.
10 to 19 hours
20 to 29 hours
30 to 40 hours
More than 40 hours
Total
System
Frequency
24
Percent
15.1
Valid Percent
15.2
Cumulative
Percent
15.2
7
4.4
4.4
19.6
23
39
46
19
158
1
159
14.5
24.5
28.9
11.9
99.4
.6
100.0
14.6
24.7
29.1
12.0
100.0
34.2
58.9
88.0
100.0
Q18. Which of the following best describes your present employment situation?
Frequency
Valid
Missing
Total
Working full-time (not
self-employed)
Self-employed
Unemployed, not
seeking employment
Working part-time
(not self-employed)
Unemployed, seeking
employment
Full-time student/not
employed
Total
System
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Percent
100
62.9
63.3
63.3
1
.6
.6
63.9
3
1.9
1.9
65.8
32
20.1
20.3
86.1
7
4.4
4.4
90.5
15
9.4
9.5
100.0
158
1
159
99.4
.6
100.0
100.0
Q19. Are you employed in the field in which you were educated? If not, why (choose best response)?
Frequency
Valid
Missing
Total
I am employed in my
major field
I could not find a job in
my major field
I developed new career
interests after leaving
college
The jobs in my fild did
not pay very well
The jobs in my field
didn't offer avancement
opportunities
I am a full-time
student/not presently
employed
Total
System
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
96
60.4
62.7
62.7
15
9.4
9.8
72.5
14
8.8
9.2
81.7
2
1.3
1.3
83.0
1
.6
.7
83.7
25
15.7
16.3
100.0
153
6
159
96.2
3.8
100.0
100.0
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Q20. How did you become aware of the opening that vecame your first job after graduating from the college?
Frequency
Valid
Missing
Total
I was already working in
the job
Cooperative education
project/faculty
contact/srvc. learning
College placement office
Employment/placement
agency
Newspaper advertisement
Contact through a
friend/relative
Other
Total
System
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
61
38.4
41.2
41.2
7
4.4
4.7
45.9
1
.6
.7
46.6
2
1.3
1.4
48.0
6
3.8
4.1
52.0
18
11.3
12.2
64.2
53
148
11
159
33.3
93.1
6.9
100.0
35.8
100.0
100.0
Q21. What is yoru current annual salary?
Valid
Missing
Total
Less than $20,000
$20,000 - $34,999
$35,000-$49,999
$50,000-$64,999
$65,000 or more
Not applicable
Total
System
Frequency
33
40
42
18
3
17
153
6
159
Percent
20.8
25.2
26.4
11.3
1.9
10.7
96.2
3.8
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
21.6
47.7
75.2
86.9
88.9
100.0
Valid Percent
21.6
26.1
27.5
11.8
2.0
11.1
100.0
Q22. Are you presently enrolled in a college or univerity?
Valid
Missing
Total
Yes, part-time undergrad.
Yes, full-time undergrad.
Yes, part-time
graduate/professional
student
Yes, full-time
graduate/professional
student
Not presentely enrolled in
a college or university
Total
System
Frequency
13
28
Percent
8.2
17.6
Valid Percent
8.2
17.7
Cumulative
Percent
8.2
25.9
1
.6
.6
26.6
12
7.5
7.6
34.2
104
65.4
65.8
100.0
158
1
159
99.4
.6
100.0
100.0
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Student's Major
Valid
0813010100
1219070600
1321010101
1422030200
1624010101
2743010700
2845070200
3151060200
3151070700
3151080300
3151080600
3151090700
3151090800
3151160100
3151180100
3151220200
3252020101
3252029901
Total
Frequency
1
3
8
5
47
7
1
3
3
9
9
8
2
30
1
1
17
4
159
Percent
.6
1.9
5.0
3.1
29.6
4.4
.6
1.9
1.9
5.7
5.7
5.0
1.3
18.9
.6
.6
10.7
2.5
100.0
Valid Percent
.6
1.9
5.0
3.1
29.6
4.4
.6
1.9
1.9
5.7
5.7
5.0
1.3
18.9
.6
.6
10.7
2.5
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
.6
2.5
7.5
10.7
40.3
44.7
45.3
47.2
49.1
54.7
60.4
65.4
66.7
85.5
86.2
86.8
97.5
100.0
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