RSCC EMPLOYER SURVEY SPRING 2003
Employee Skill/Value Measures
(Ranked by Satisfaction)
Score
5.15
4.98
4.97
4.92
4.89
4.84
4.79
4.79
4.75
4.75
4.72
4.72
4.69
4.66
4.62
4.58
4.56
4.50
4.50
4.16
3.89
3.58
Rank of Satisfaction
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
15
16
17
18
Skill/Value Area
Honest/Integrity
Understanding written information
Work ethic
Practical skills necessary for employment
Ability to get along with people from diverse backgrounds
Ability to use information/computer technology
Ability to grow and learn independently
Listening effectively
Working cooperatively in a group
Planning and carrying out multiple work projects
Writing effectively
Speaking effectively
Self-confidence in expression of ideas
Decision-making skills
Time management skills
Understanding graphic information
Defining and solving problems
Ability to understanding mathematical concepts (processing/interpreting data)
Ability to lead or guide others
Understanding/applying scientific principles and methods
Understanding global environmental concerns
Understanding/appreciating the arts
Score
5.81
5.50
5.84
5.66
5.44
5.33
5.51
5.53
5.50
5.36
5.15
5.10
5.04
5.43
5.61
4.99
5.32
4.84
4.85
4.55
4.28
4.02
Rank of Importance
2
7
1
3
8
11
6
5
7
10
13
14
15
9
4
16
12
18
17
19
20
21
RSCC EMPLOYER SURVEY SPRING 2003
Employee Skill/Value Measures
(Ranked by Importance)
Score
5.84
5.81
5.66
5.61
5.53
5.51
5.50
5.50
5.44
5.43
5.36
5.33
5.32
5.15
5.10
5.04
4.99
4.85
4.84
4.55
4.28
4.02
Rank of Importance
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Skill/Value Area
Work ethic
Honest/Integrity
Practical skills necessary for employment
Time management skills
Listening effectively
Ability to grow and learn independently
Understanding written information
Working cooperatively in a group
Ability to get along with people from diverse backgrounds
Decision-making skills
Planning and carrying out multiple work projects
Ability to use information/computer technology
Defining and solving problems
Writing effectively
Speaking effectively
Self-confidence in expression of ideas
Understanding graphic information
Ability to lead or guide others
Ability to understand mathematical concepts (processing/interpreting data)
Understanding/applying scientific principles and methods
Understanding global environmental concerns
Understanding/appreciating the arts
Score
4.97
5.15
4.92
4.62
4.79
4.79
4.98
4.75
4.89
4.66
4.75
4.84
4.56
4.72
4.72
4.69
4.58
4.50
4.50
4.16
3.89
3.58
Rank of Satisfaction
3
1
4
12
7
7
2
8
5
11
8
6
14
9
9
10
13
15
15
16
17
18
Performance Funding:
Employer Assessment - Survey Results
Univariate Frequency Tables
Respondent by RSCC academic MAJOR
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Opticianry
8
6.1
6.1
6.1
Paralegal Studies
7
5.3
5.3
11.4
Somatic Therapy
1
.8
.8
12.1
Medical Transcription
3
2.3
2.3
14.4
Business Management
3
2.3
2.3
16.7
Business
Managment/Accounting
4
3.0
3.0
19.7
15
11.4
11.4
31.1
Criminal Justice
6
4.5
4.5
35.6
Dental Hygiene
7
5.3
5.3
40.9
Diagnosis and Procedural
Coding
1
.8
.8
41.7
General Technology
4
3.0
3.0
44.7
Contemporary Management
GIS
4
3.0
3.0
47.7
HIT
17
12.9
12.9
60.6
Nursing
18
13.6
13.6
74.2
OATI
1
.8
.8
75.0
OTA
9
6.8
6.8
81.8
Office Info. Tech.
1
.8
.8
82.6
Paramedic
2
1.5
1.5
84.1
PTA
5
3.8
3.8
87.9
Police Management
3
2.3
2.3
90.2
Polysomnography
4
3.0
3.0
93.2
100.0
Rad. Tech.
Total
9
6.8
6.8
132
100.0
100.0
A. Practical skills necessary for employment (Importance)
Frequency
Valid
Important
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
29
22.0
22.0
Very important
102
77.3
77.3
99.2
Does not apply
1
.8
.8
100.0
132
100.0
100.0
Total
22.0
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A. Practical skills necessary for employment (Satisfaction)
Frequency
Valid
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
NOT satisfied at all
1
.8
.8
.8
NOT very satisfied
2
1.5
1.5
2.3
Somewhat DISSATIFIED
5
3.8
3.8
6.1
Somewhat satisfied
11
8.3
8.4
14.5
Satisfied
72
54.5
55.0
69.5
Very satisfied
40
30.3
30.5
100.0
131
99.2
100.0
Total
Missing
Percent
System
Total
1
.8
132
100.0
B. Abiltiy to get along with people from diverse backgrounds (Importance)
Frequency
Valid
Somewhat UNimportant
Percent
2
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Percent
1.5
1.5
1.5
Somewhat important
11
8.3
8.3
9.8
Important
31
23.5
23.5
33.3
Very important
86
65.2
65.2
98.5
Does not apply
2
1.5
1.5
100.0
132
100.0
100.0
Total
B. Abiltiy to get along with people from diverse backgrounds (Satisfaction)
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Percent
NOT satisfied at all
2
1.5
1.5
1.5
Somewhat DISSATIFIED
3
2.3
2.3
3.8
Somewhat satisfied
26
19.7
19.7
23.5
Satisfied
61
46.2
46.2
69.7
Very satisfied
40
30.3
30.3
100.0
132
100.0
100.0
Total
C. Ability to grow and learn independently (Importance)
Frequency
Valid
Somewhat important
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
1
.8
.8
.8
Important
47
35.6
35.6
36.4
Very important
83
62.9
62.9
99.2
100.0
Does not apply
Total
1
.8
.8
132
100.0
100.0
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C. Ability to grow and learn independently (Satisfaction)
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
NOT satisfied at all
1
.8
.8
.8
NOT very satisfied
1
.8
.8
1.5
Somewhat DISSATIFIED
4
3.0
3.0
4.5
Somewhat satisfied
29
22.0
22.0
26.5
Satisfied
67
50.8
50.8
77.3
Very satisfied
30
22.7
22.7
100.0
132
100.0
100.0
Total
D. Ability to lead or guide others (Importance)
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
NOT very important
2
1.5
1.5
1.5
Somewhat UNimportant
4
3.0
3.0
4.5
Somewhat important
28
21.2
21.2
25.8
Important
62
47.0
47.0
72.7
Very important
35
26.5
26.5
99.2
100.0
Does not apply
Total
1
.8
.8
132
100.0
100.0
D. Ability to lead or guide others (Satisfaction)
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
NOT satisfied at all
2
1.5
1.5
1.5
NOT very satisfied
3
2.3
2.3
3.8
Somewhat DISSATIFIED
8
6.1
6.1
9.8
Somewhat satisfied
40
30.3
30.3
40.2
Satisfied
59
44.7
44.7
84.8
Very satisfied
20
15.2
15.2
100.0
132
100.0
100.0
Total
E. Self-confidence in expression of ideas (Importance)
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
NOT very important
1
.8
.8
.8
Somewhat UNimportant
1
.8
.8
1.5
Somewhat important
18
13.6
13.6
15.2
Important
69
52.3
52.3
67.4
Very important
42
31.8
31.8
99.2
100.0
Does not apply
Total
1
.8
.8
132
100.0
100.0
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E. Self-confidence in expression of ideas (Satisfaction)
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
NOT satisfied at all
1
.8
.8
.8
NOT very satisfied
2
1.5
1.5
2.3
Somewhat DISSATIFIED
3
2.3
2.3
4.5
Somewhat satisfied
37
28.0
28.0
32.6
Satisfied
63
47.7
47.7
80.3
Very satisfied
26
19.7
19.7
100.0
132
100.0
100.0
Total
F. Planning and carrying our multiple work projects (Importance)
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Somewhat UNimportant
3
2.3
2.3
2.3
Somewhat important
7
5.3
5.3
7.6
Important
47
35.6
35.6
43.2
Very important
74
56.1
56.1
99.2
Does not apply
1
.8
.8
100.0
132
100.0
100.0
Total
F. Planning and carrying our multiple work projects (Satisfaction)
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
NOT satisfied at all
1
.8
.8
.8
NOT very satisfied
2
1.5
1.5
2.3
Somewhat DISSATIFIED
6
4.5
4.5
6.8
Somewhat satisfied
31
23.5
23.5
30.3
Satisfied
58
43.9
43.9
74.2
100.0
Very satisfied
Total
34
25.8
25.8
132
100.0
100.0
G. Speaking effectively (Importance)
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
NOT very important
1
.8
.8
.8
Somewhat UNimportant
1
.8
.8
1.5
Somewhat important
15
11.4
11.4
12.9
Important
67
50.8
50.8
63.6
Very important
47
35.6
35.6
99.2
Does not apply
1
.8
.8
100.0
132
100.0
100.0
Total
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G. Speaking effectively (Satisfaction)
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Percent
NOT satisfied at all
1
.8
.8
.8
Somewhat DISSATIFIED
4
3.0
3.0
3.8
Somewhat satisfied
36
27.3
27.3
31.1
Satisfied
66
50.0
50.0
81.1
100.0
Very satisfied
Total
25
18.9
18.9
132
100.0
100.0
H. Writing effectively (Importance)
Frequency
Valid
NOT very important
Percent
1
Somewhat UNimportant
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Percent
.8
.8
.8
1
.8
.8
1.5
Somewhat important
18
13.6
13.6
15.2
Important
55
41.7
41.7
56.8
Very important
56
42.4
42.4
99.2
Does not apply
1
.8
.8
100.0
132
100.0
100.0
Total
H. Writing effectively (Satisfaction)
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Percent
NOT satisfied at all
1
.8
.8
.8
Somewhat DISSATIFIED
9
6.8
6.8
7.6
Somewhat satisfied
27
20.5
20.5
28.0
Satisfied
69
52.3
52.3
80.3
Very satisfied
26
19.7
19.7
100.0
132
100.0
100.0
Total
I. Listening effectively (Importance)
Frequency
Valid
Somewhat important
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
3
2.3
2.3
2.3
Important
40
30.3
30.3
32.6
Very important
88
66.7
66.7
99.2
Does not apply
1
.8
.8
100.0
132
100.0
100.0
Total
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I. Listening effectively (Satisfaction)
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Percent
NOT satisfied at all
1
.8
.8
.8
Somewhat DISSATIFIED
7
5.3
5.3
6.1
Somewhat satisfied
26
19.7
19.7
25.8
Satisfied
68
51.5
51.5
77.3
100.0
Very satisfied
Total
30
22.7
22.7
132
100.0
100.0
J. Understanding written information (Importance)
Frequency
Valid
Somewhat important
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Percent
3
2.3
2.3
2.3
Important
45
34.1
34.1
36.4
Very important
83
62.9
62.9
99.2
Does not apply
1
.8
.8
100.0
132
100.0
100.0
Total
J. Understanding written information (Satisfaction)
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
NOT satisfied at all
1
.8
.8
.8
Somewhat DISSATIFIED
2
1.5
1.5
2.3
Somewhat satisfied
15
11.4
11.4
13.6
Satisfied
79
59.8
59.8
73.5
Very satisfied
35
26.5
26.5
100.0
132
100.0
100.0
Total
K. Understanding graphic information (Importance)
Frequency
Valid
Somewhat UNimportant
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
7
5.3
5.3
5.3
Somewhat important
21
15.9
15.9
21.2
Important
61
46.2
46.2
67.4
Very important
38
28.8
28.8
96.2
100.0
Does not apply
Total
5
3.8
3.8
132
100.0
100.0
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K. Understanding graphic information (Satisfaction)
Frequency
Valid
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
NOT satisfied at all
1
.8
.8
.8
Somewhat DISSATIFIED
4
3.0
3.1
3.9
Somewhat satisfied
29
22.0
22.7
26.6
Satisfied
75
56.8
58.6
85.2
100.0
Very satisfied
Total
Missing
Percent
19
14.4
14.8
128
97.0
100.0
4
3.0
132
100.0
System
Total
L. Abilty to use information/computer technology (Importance)
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Percent
NOT very important
1
.8
.8
.8
Somewhat UNimportant
1
.8
.8
1.5
Somewhat important
13
9.8
9.8
11.4
Important
41
31.1
31.1
42.4
Very important
75
56.8
56.8
99.2
Does not apply
1
.8
.8
100.0
132
100.0
100.0
Total
L. Abilty to use information/computer technology (Satisfaction)
Frequency
Valid
Cumulative
Percent
1
.8
.8
.8
NOT very satisfied
1
.8
.8
1.5
Somewhat DISSATIFIED
3
2.3
2.3
3.8
Somewhat satisfied
22
16.7
16.9
20.8
Satisfied
65
49.2
50.0
70.8
100.0
Total
Total
Valid Percent
NOT satisfied at all
Very satisfied
Missing
Percent
System
38
28.8
29.2
130
98.5
100.0
2
1.5
132
100.0
Page 7
M. Defining and solving problems (Importance)
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Percent
NOT very important
2
1.5
1.5
1.5
Somewhat UNimportant
1
.8
.8
2.3
Somewhat important
6
4.5
4.5
6.8
Important
52
39.4
39.4
46.2
Very important
70
53.0
53.0
99.2
Does not apply
1
.8
.8
100.0
132
100.0
100.0
Total
M. Defining and solving problems (Satisfaction)
Frequency
Valid
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
NOT very satisfied
2
1.5
1.6
1.6
Somewhat DISSATIFIED
6
4.5
4.7
6.2
Somewhat satisfied
37
28.0
28.7
34.9
Satisfied
58
43.9
45.0
79.8
Very satisfied
26
19.7
20.2
100.0
129
97.7
100.0
3
2.3
132
100.0
Total
Missing
Percent
System
Total
N. Decision-making skills (Importance)
Frequency
Valid
Somewhat important
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Percent
9
6.8
6.8
6.8
Important
43
32.6
32.6
39.4
Very important
78
59.1
59.1
98.5
100.0
Does not apply
Total
2
1.5
1.5
132
100.0
100.0
N. Decision-making skills (Satisfaction)
Frequency
Valid
Cumulative
Percent
1
.8
.8
.8
Somewhat DISSATIFIED
6
4.5
4.6
5.3
Somewhat satisfied
36
27.3
27.5
32.8
Satisfied
62
47.0
47.3
80.2
100.0
Total
Total
Valid Percent
NOT satisfied at all
Very satisfied
Missing
Percent
System
26
19.7
19.8
131
99.2
100.0
1
.8
132
100.0
Page 8
O. Working cooperatively in a group (Importance)
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Percent
Somewhat UNimportant
1
.8
.8
.8
Somewhat important
5
3.8
3.8
4.5
Important
38
28.8
28.8
33.3
Very important
86
65.2
65.2
98.5
100.0
Does not apply
Total
2
1.5
1.5
132
100.0
100.0
O. Working cooperatively in a group (Satisfaction)
Frequency
Valid
NOT satisfied at all
3
NOT very satisfied
1
Somewhat DISSATIFIED
6
Somewhat satisfied
21
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Total
Missing
Percent
2.3
Cumulative
Percent
2.3
2.3
.8
.8
3.1
4.5
4.6
7.7
15.9
16.2
23.8
60
45.5
46.2
70.0
39
29.5
30.0
100.0
130
98.5
100.0
2
1.5
132
100.0
System
Total
Valid Percent
P. Ability to understand mathematical concepts (Importance)
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
NOT important at all
1
.8
.8
.8
NOT very important
5
3.8
3.8
4.5
Somewhat UNimportant
2
1.5
1.5
6.1
Somewhat important
33
25.0
25.0
31.1
Important
47
35.6
35.6
66.7
Very important
39
29.5
29.5
96.2
Does not apply
5
3.8
3.8
100.0
132
100.0
100.0
Total
Page 9
P. Ability to understand mathematical concepts (Satisfaction)
Frequency
Valid
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
NOT satisfied at all
1
.8
.8
.8
Somewhat DISSATIFIED
5
3.8
3.9
4.7
Somewhat satisfied
36
27.3
28.1
32.8
Satisfied
68
51.5
53.1
85.9
100.0
Very satisfied
Total
Missing
Percent
18
13.6
14.1
128
97.0
100.0
4
3.0
132
100.0
System
Total
Q. Understanding global environmental concerns (Importance)
Frequency
Valid
NOT important at all
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
5
3.8
3.8
3.8
NOT very important
11
8.3
8.4
12.2
Somewhat UNimportant
15
11.4
11.5
23.7
Somewhat important
41
31.1
31.3
55.0
Important
30
22.7
22.9
77.9
Very important
11
8.3
8.4
86.3
Does not apply
18
13.6
13.7
100.0
131
99.2
100.0
1
.8
132
100.0
Total
Missing
Percent
System
Total
Q. Understanding global environmental concerns (Satisfaction)
Frequency
Valid
Total
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
NOT satisfied at all
1
.8
.9
.9
Somewhat DISSATIFIED
7
5.3
6.2
7.1
Somewhat satisfied
36
27.3
31.9
38.9
Satisfied
55
41.7
48.7
87.6
Very satisfied
14
10.6
12.4
100.0
113
85.6
100.0
19
14.4
132
100.0
Total
Missing
Percent
System
Page 10
R. Appreciating the value of arts and culture (Importance)
Frequency
Valid
NOT important at all
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
8
6.1
6.3
6.3
NOT very important
12
9.1
9.4
15.6
Somewhat UNimportant
23
17.4
18.0
33.6
Somewhat important
35
26.5
27.3
60.9
Important
21
15.9
16.4
77.3
Very important
6
4.5
4.7
82.0
Does not apply
23
17.4
18.0
100.0
128
97.0
100.0
4
3.0
132
100.0
Total
Missing
Percent
System
Total
R. Appreciating the value of arts and culture (Satisfaction)
Frequency
Valid
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
NOT very satisfied
2
1.5
1.9
1.9
Somewhat DISSATIFIED
7
5.3
6.6
8.5
Somewhat satisfied
36
27.3
34.0
42.5
Satisfied
52
39.4
49.1
91.5
9
6.8
8.5
100.0
106
80.3
100.0
26
19.7
132
100.0
Very satisfied
Total
Missing
Percent
System
Total
S. Understanding/applying scientific principles and methods (Importance)
Frequency
Valid
Total
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
NOT important at all
5
3.8
3.9
3.9
NOT very important
6
4.5
4.7
8.5
Somewhat UNimportant
9
6.8
7.0
15.5
Somewhat important
24
18.2
18.6
34.1
Important
48
36.4
37.2
71.3
Very important
25
18.9
19.4
90.7
Does not apply
12
9.1
9.3
100.0
129
97.7
100.0
Total
Missing
Percent
System
3
2.3
132
100.0
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S. Understanding/applying scientific principles and methods (Satisfaction)
Frequency
Valid
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Percent
NOT very satisfied
1
.8
.9
.9
Somewhat DISSATIFIED
4
3.0
3.4
4.3
Somewhat satisfied
29
22.0
24.8
29.1
Satisfied
67
50.8
57.3
86.3
100.0
Very satisfied
Total
Missing
Percent
System
Total
16
12.1
13.7
117
88.6
100.0
15
11.4
132
100.0
T. Time management skills (Importance)
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Important
36
27.3
27.3
27.3
Very important
95
72.0
72.0
99.2
100.0
Does not apply
Total
1
.8
.8
132
100.0
100.0
T. Time management skills (Satisfaction)
Frequency
Valid
NOT very satisfied
Valid Percent
1
Somewhat DISSATIFIED
.8
Cumulative
Percent
.8
.8
9
6.8
6.9
7.6
Somewhat satisfied
36
27.3
27.5
35.1
Satisfied
59
44.7
45.0
80.2
26
19.7
19.8
100.0
131
99.2
100.0
Very satisfied
Total
Missing
Percent
System
Total
1
.8
132
100.0
U. Honesty/integrity (Importance)
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Somewhat UNimportant
1
.8
.8
.8
Important
6
4.5
4.5
5.3
Very important
124
93.9
93.9
99.2
Does not apply
1
.8
.8
100.0
132
100.0
100.0
Total
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U. Honesty/integrity (Satisfaction)
Frequency
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Percent
NOT satisfied at all
2
1.5
1.5
1.5
Somewhat DISSATIFIED
4
3.0
3.0
4.5
Somewhat satisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Total
8
6.1
6.1
10.6
59
44.7
44.7
55.3
100.0
59
44.7
44.7
132
100.0
100.0
V. Work ethic (Importance)
Frequency
Valid
Important
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
4
3.0
3.0
Very important
127
96.2
96.2
99.2
Does not apply
1
.8
.8
100.0
132
100.0
100.0
Total
3.0
V. Work ethic (Satisfaction)
Frequency
Valid
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
NOT satisfied at all
2
1.5
1.5
1.5
Somewhat DISSATIFIED
5
3.8
3.8
5.3
Somewhat satisfied
18
13.6
13.7
19.1
Satisfied
54
40.9
41.2
60.3
Very satisfied
52
39.4
39.7
100.0
131
99.2
100.0
1
.8
132
100.0
Total
Missing
Percent
System
Total
2. Based on your work experience with hiring RSCC graduates, how would you rate their preparedness for work in your org.?
Frequency
Valid
Unacceptable
Barely acceptable
Total
1
Valid Percent
.8
.8
Cumulative
Percent
.8
3
2.3
2.3
3.1
Adequate
32
24.2
24.8
27.9
More than adequate
76
57.6
58.9
86.8
Outstanding
17
12.9
13.2
100.0
129
97.7
100.0
Total
Missing
Percent
System
3
2.3
132
100.0
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4. Overall, how satisfied are you with RSCC graduates that you employ?
Frequency
Valid
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Very dissatisfied
6
4.5
4.7
4.7
Dissatisfied
2
1.5
1.6
6.3
Satisfied
59
44.7
46.1
52.3
Very satisfied
61
46.2
47.7
100.0
128
97.0
100.0
4
3.0
132
100.0
Total
Missing
Percent
System
Total
5. How would you rate RSCC graduates compared toother graudates you have hired?
Frequency
Valid
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Percent
Unacceptable
2
1.5
1.6
1.6
Barely acceptable
1
.8
.8
2.4
adequate
39
29.5
30.7
33.1
More than adequate
67
50.8
52.8
85.8
Outstanding
18
13.6
14.2
100.0
127
96.2
100.0
5
3.8
132
100.0
Total
Missing
Percent
System
Total
6. Would you hire future RSCC graduates?
Frequency
Valid
Missing
Total
No
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
2
1.5
1.5
1.5
Yes
128
97.0
98.5
100.0
Total
130
98.5
100.0
System
2
1.5
132
100.0
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9. What type employer do you represent?
Frequency
Valid
Industry
Total
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
7
5.3
5.3
5.3
Private business
18
13.6
13.7
19.1
Government agency
18
13.6
13.7
32.8
2
1.5
1.5
34.4
Hospital
45
34.1
34.4
68.7
Other health service
organization
31
23.5
23.7
92.4
100.0
School
Missing
Percent
Other
10
7.6
7.6
Total
131
99.2
100.0
System
1
.8
132
100.0
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What is your age?
Frequency
Valid
Missing
Total
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
21.00
1
.8
.9
.9
29.00
1
.8
.9
1.8
31.00
2
1.5
1.8
3.6
32.00
3
2.3
2.7
6.3
33.00
2
1.5
1.8
8.0
34.00
3
2.3
2.7
10.7
35.00
4
3.0
3.6
14.3
36.00
4
3.0
3.6
17.9
37.00
3
2.3
2.7
20.5
38.00
4
3.0
3.6
24.1
39.00
2
1.5
1.8
25.9
40.00
2
1.5
1.8
27.7
41.00
2
1.5
1.8
29.5
42.00
5
3.8
4.5
33.9
44.00
5
3.8
4.5
38.4
45.00
3
2.3
2.7
41.1
46.00
5
3.8
4.5
45.5
47.00
6
4.5
5.4
50.9
48.00
6
4.5
5.4
56.2
49.00
6
4.5
5.4
61.6
50.00
3
2.3
2.7
64.3
51.00
7
5.3
6.3
70.5
52.00
8
6.1
7.1
77.7
53.00
2
1.5
1.8
79.5
54.00
3
2.3
2.7
82.1
55.00
5
3.8
4.5
86.6
56.00
5
3.8
4.5
91.1
57.00
4
3.0
3.6
94.6
59.00
1
.8
.9
95.5
60.00
2
1.5
1.8
97.3
62.00
1
.8
.9
98.2
64.00
1
.8
.9
99.1
100.0
65.00
1
.8
.9
Total
112
84.8
100.0
System
20
15.2
132
100.0
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11. What is your gender?
Frequency
Valid
Missing
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Percent
Female
79
59.8
63.2
63.2
Male
46
34.8
36.8
100.0
Total
125
94.7
100.0
7
5.3
132
100.0
System
Total
12. Did you attend RSCC?
Frequency
Valid
0
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
2
1.5
1.5
1.5
No
93
70.5
71.5
73.1
Attended but did NOT graduate
14
10.6
10.8
83.8
Graduate of RSCC
21
15.9
16.2
100.0
130
98.5
100.0
Total
Missing
Percent
System
Total
2
1.5
132
100.0
Descriptives
Descriptive Statistics
N
Minimum
Maximum
Mean
Std. Deviation
Respondent by RSCC
academic MAJOR
132
1.00
21.00
10.6576
5.76054
A. Practical skills necessary for
employment (Importance)
132
5
7
5.79
.429
A. Practical skills necessary for
employment (Satisfaction)
131
1
6
5.07
.896
B. Abiltiy to get along with
people from diverse
backgrounds (Importance)
132
3
7
5.57
.733
B. Abiltiy to get along with
people from diverse
backgrounds (Satisfaction)
132
1
6
5.00
.916
C. Ability to grow and learn
independently (Importance)
132
4
7
5.64
.514
C. Ability to grow and learn
independently (Satisfaction)
132
1
6
4.89
.867
D. Ability to lead or guide
others (Importance)
132
2
7
4.96
.877
D. Ability to lead or guide
others (Satisfaction)
132
1
6
4.60
.995
E. Self-confidence in
expression of ideas
(Importance)
132
2
7
5.16
.750
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Descriptive Statistics
N
Minimum
Maximum
Mean
Std. Deviation
E. Self-confidence in
expression of ideas
(Satisfaction)
132
1
6
4.80
.889
F. Planning and carrying our
multiple work projects
(Importance)
132
3
7
5.48
.715
F. Planning and carrying our
multiple work projects
(Satisfaction)
132
1
6
4.86
.958
G. Speaking effectively
(Importance)
132
2
7
5.22
.745
G. Speaking effectively
(Satisfaction)
132
1
6
4.83
.824
H. Writing effectively
(Importance)
132
2
7
5.27
.790
H. Writing effectively
(Satisfaction)
132
1
6
4.83
.878
I. Listening effectively
(Importance)
132
4
7
5.66
.536
I. Listening effectively
(Satisfaction)
132
1
6
4.89
.867
J. Understanding written
information (Importance)
132
4
7
5.62
.546
J. Understanding written
information (Satisfaction)
132
1
6
5.09
.746
K. Understanding graphic
information (Importance)
132
3
7
5.10
.898
K. Understanding graphic
information (Satisfaction)
128
1
6
4.83
.775
L. Abilty to use
information/computer
technology (Importance)
132
2
7
5.45
.775
L. Abilty to use
information/computer
technology (Satisfaction)
130
1
6
5.02
.867
M. Defining and solving
problems (Importance)
132
2
7
5.44
.764
M. Defining and solving
problems (Satisfaction)
129
2
6
4.78
.877
N. Decision-making skills
(Importance)
132
4
7
5.55
.646
N. Decision-making skills
(Satisfaction)
131
1
6
4.80
.863
O. Working cooperatively in a
group (Importance)
132
3
7
5.63
.623
O. Working cooperatively in a
group (Satisfaction)
130
1
6
4.93
1.043
P. Ability to understand
mathematical concepts
(Importance)
132
1
7
4.95
1.107
P. Ability to understand
mathematical concepts
(Satisfaction)
128
1
6
4.75
.804
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Descriptive Statistics
N
Minimum
Maximum
Mean
Std. Deviation
Q. Understanding global
environmental concerns
(Importance)
131
1
7
4.41
1.563
Q. Understanding global
environmental concerns
(Satisfaction)
113
1
6
4.65
.844
R. Appreciating the value of
arts and culture (Importance)
128
1
7
4.24
1.747
R. Appreciating the value of
arts and culture (Satisfaction)
106
2
6
4.56
.817
S. Understanding/applying
scientific principles and
methods (Importance)
129
1
7
4.76
1.424
S. Understanding/applying
scientific principles and
methods (Satisfaction)
117
2
6
4.79
.749
T. Time management skills
(Importance)
132
5
7
5.73
.460
T. Time management skills
(Satisfaction)
131
2
6
4.76
.876
U. Honesty/integrity
(Importance)
132
3
7
5.94
.344
U. Honesty/integrity
(Satisfaction)
132
1
6
5.27
.898
V. Work ethic (Importance)
132
5
7
5.98
.194
V. Work ethic (Satisfaction)
131
1
6
5.12
.961
What is your age?
112
21.00
65.00
46.1250
8.59617
Valid N (listwise)
82
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