Planning & Research Office
DRAFT Report 20150099
Date: June 2, 2015
Title: Cabrillo Employee Campus Climate Survey – Spring 2015
The Spring 2015 Employee Campus Climate Survey was administered to all individuals with a “…cabrillo.edu” email address, including staff, faculty, managers, administrators, governing board members, and students, during a concentrated month‐long effort coordinated by Cabrillo’s Planning and Research Office. The goal of this survey was to gather data to help improve Cabrillo’s services and processes. A total of 295 people completed the survey, two‐thirds faculty (26% adjunct, 38% contract); 32% classified staff; 10% administrators/managers; 3% students and 1% Governing Board. This percentage breakdown by constituency groups exceeds 100% by a small percentage because respondents were able to choose all constituency categories that applied. Several staff and faculty, e.g., are also students. The number of survey respondents represents an overall response rate of 36.3% of all Cabrillo employees. In 2011, a virtually identical survey was completed by 271 Cabrillo staff and faculty, for an overall response rate of 31.8% of all Cabrillo employees. That year, faculty made up 59% of respondents (23% adjunct and 36% contract faculty); classified/confidential staff comprised 35%; and administrators/managers, 6%. The 2011 survey was not administered to students or the Governing Board. Nearly all 2015 surveys (98.9%) were completed online. Paper surveys in both English and Spanish were distributed and made available, in particular reaching out to staff whose job tasks do not involve use of a computer. Three paper surveys (1.1%) were completed by staff, two in English and one in Spanish. Survey ratings in 2015 were positive overall, with an average (mean) rating of 3.0* for all 55 questions that included a scale of “Strongly Disagree” to “Strongly Agree”. For 70% of these questions, the mean rating was between 2.8 and 3.2. Mean ratings, by which Accreditation Standard questions addressed, are as follows: Mean Ratings for 2011 and 2015 Employee Campus Climate Survey
by Accreditation Standard
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*The higher the mean value, the more positive the overall rating. The highest possible rating is 4.0. The mean was calculated using a 4‐point scale: "Strongly Disagree"=1, "Disagree"=2, "Agree"=3, "Strongly Agree"=4. Responses of "Don't Know" were excluded for the purpose of calculating the mean. One exception is Q4, "Institutional planning decisions are based on personal opinion.” which is worded such that a lower average (mean) likely signifies a more positive rating. ‐Continued on back‐ 1 Planning & Research Office
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The following survey questions received the highest and lowest five (5) mean ratings in Spring 2015: Highest & Lowest Survey Ratings in Spring 2015 Employee Campus Climate Survey
FiveHighest2015Average(Mean)Ratings:
1. In general, the library is sufficiently responsive to faculty input.
2. The library’s support for instructional programs contributes to student learning outcomes.
3. Tutoring services provided by Cabrillo support the attainment of student learning outcomes.
4. Academic freedom is upheld by Cabrillo College.
5. Faculty present information fairly and objectively to students and others.
FiveLowest2015Average(Mean)Ratings:
51. Evaluation processes are effective in improving the quality of job performance of staff.
52. Cabrillo uses its financial resources wisely and fairly.
53. There are sufficient numbers of qualified faculty to support college programs.
54. Evaluation processes are effective in improving the quality of job performance of managers.
55. There are sufficient numbers of qualified staff to support college services.
Accreditation Standard
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The following survey questions received the highest and lowest five (5) mean ratings in Fall 2011: Highest & Lowest Survey Ratings in Fall 2011 Employee Campus Climate Survey
FiveHighest2015Average(Mean)Ratings:
1. The library’s support for instructional programs contributes to student learning outcomes.
2. Cabrillo encourages the use of different teaching methodologies as a response to learning styles of students.
3. Academic freedom is upheld by Cabrillo College.
4. In general, the library is sufficiently responsive to faculty input.
5. Student support services make significant contributions to student success (e.g., retention, transfers).
FiveLowest2015Average(Mean)Ratings:
51. Evaluation processes are effective in improving the quality of job performance of faculty.
52. There are sufficient numbers of qualified faculty to support college programs.
53. Evaluation processes are effective in improving the quality of job performance of staff.
54. Evaluation processes are effective in improving the quality of job performance of managers.
55. There are sufficient numbers of qualified staff to support college services.
Accreditation Standard
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The following is content analysis of open‐ended written text, followed by the survey instrument administered. Q11. If applicable, please specify any areas or facilities that are not safe and/or healthy: Of the 295 survey respondents, 63 (21%) wrote comments in response to question 11, summarized below by topic and frequency: Q11. Specify Areas or Facilities That are Not Safe and/or Healthy
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Q13. Additional Comments Of the 295 survey respondents, 55 (19%) wrote comments to question 13, “Additional Comments” summarized below by topic and frequency: Q13. Additional Comments
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Absolutely Anonymous: This survey is distributed by Cabrillo's Planning & Research Office (PRO). It is designed to be completely anonymous. Please do not put your name anywhere on the survey. We sincerely want your honest responses to these questions. The survey questions are arranged by accreditation standard. Your responses go directly to PRO where they will be compiled and the aggregate results will be used to update our Accreditation reports and for college improvement. Please complete this survey by Friday, April 17, 2015. Thank you for your participation. 1. In which College component do you primarily work?
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4. Please rate your perceptions of Cabrillo College as they relate to Accreditation Standard
I: Mission, Academic Quality and Institutional Effectiveness, and Integrity.
For your reference, here is our mission statement:
Cabrillo College is a dynamic, diverse, and responsive educational community dedicated
to helping all students achieve their academic, career, and personal development goals.
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College Strategic Plan goals, strategies and objectives are regularly assessed and the results shared with campus constituencies.
Planning processes are reviewed to identify needed areas of improvement.
web site, and planning and research reports) is helpful in getting the information I need.
5. Standard I.B.1 states that, "The institution demonstrates a sustained, substantive and
collegial dialogue about student outcomes, student equity, academic quality, institutional
effectiveness, and continuous improvement of student learning and achievement."
The commission defines "dialogue" as follows: "When a college community engages in
self­reflective discussions, characterized by a free exchange of ideas without the purpose
of defending or deciding on a course of action. (ACCJC Standards Glossary, 2012).
In the questions below please refer to dialogue as described above.
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When talking with your colleagues, how often does the conversation meet the definition of dialogue given above?
How often do conversations with colleagues at Cabrillo prompt self­
reflection about student learning and/or improving the College?
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6. How many hours per week do you spend on the following activites?
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9. Please rate your perceptions of Cabrillo College as they relate to Accreditation Standard
II: Student Learning Programs and Support Services
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Cabrillo assesses student learning outcomes and uses the results to make improvements.
Cabrillo relies on the faculty (and advisory committees when applicable) to determine competency levels and measurable student learning outcomes.
Cabrillo provides clear and accurate information about courses, programs, degrees, and certificates to its students.
Student support services make significant contributions to student success (e.g., retention, transfers).
Cabrillo evaluates the learning support needs of its students based upon learning outcome assessments to provide services and programs to address those needs.
Counselors and instructors communicate to make sure that students receive accurate information about courses and programs.
Cabrillo provides programs and services that enhance understanding and appreciation of diversity on campus.
The library’s support for instructional programs contributes to student learning outcomes.
The library collection has enough breadth to meet the needs of my students.
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Cabrillo provides technology development and training for faculty and staff on a regular basis.
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11. Please rate your perceptions of Cabrillo College as they relate to Accreditation
Standard III: Resources
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who will effectively advance the mission of Cabrillo College.
Evaluation processes are effective in improving the quality of job performance of staff.
Evaluation processes are effective in improving the quality of job performance of faculty.
Evaluation processes are effective in improving the quality of job performance of managers.
for issues of equity and diversity.
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support teaching, are adequate.
In my classroom, the equipment, software and network connections used to support teaching, are adequate.
The instructional equipment used to support teaching in my classroom
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Information Technology (I.T.) responds to service requests with adequate speed.
Faculty are sufficiently involved in the selection of educational equipment.
Strategic Plan.
Cabrillo attempts to meet the needs of programs and services based on the availability of financial resources.
Appropriate and timely budgetary information is provided regularly throughout Cabrillo.
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in which to work and learn.*
*If applicable, please specify any areas or facilities that are not safe and/or healthy: 5
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12. Please rate your perceptions of Cabrillo College as they relate to Accreditation
Standard IV: Leadership and Governance
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Representation by my bargaining unit on the College Planning Council (CPC) is effective in making recommendations with respect to budget policies and planning.
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Those who represent my constituency group on CPC are effective in making recommendations in my best interest.
of student learning programs and services.
The administration of Cabrillo College provides effective leadership.
13. Additional comments:
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6 Please answer a few transportation questions, below, to provide data for Cabrillo's "Emissions Inventory" report due to the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). Your time and participation are greatly appreciated. 14. At which locations do you currently work (check all that apply)?
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15. How many days per week are you generally on campus?
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16. Approximately how many miles (one way) is it from your home to Cabrillo College?
17. In an typical week, how do you get to Cabrillo?
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18. If applicable, approximately how many miles per gallon (MPG) does your car get in
highway driving?
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