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AGENDA ITEM BACKGROUND
TO: GOVERNING BOARD
DATE
FROM: PRESIDENT
October 8, 2012
SUBJECT:
Cabrillo College - 2012 Fall Semester Census Report
REASON FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
INFORMATION
ENCLOSURE(S)
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ITEM NUMBER
D.4
Background:
With the start of the fall 2012 semester, measures of the size of the college have continued to
trend downward. The overall size of the college, whether measured by headcount, weekly student
contact hours (WSCH) or by full-time-equivalent-students (FTES), is about 4 to 5% smaller than it
was at this time one year ago. Compared to Census Day fall 2008 when enrollments had reached
a peak, FTES and WSCH this fall have declined about 15% respectively, and headcount has
declined nearly 17.5% since that time. Meanwhile, the gradual increase in the proportion of fulltime students (those taking 12 or more units) that was observed over the last several years seems
to have reached a plateau.
While all campus locations have experienced decreases in student headcount, individual students
are taking more online courses as is evidenced by the increase in the average unit load (from 3.11
units in Fall 2011 to 3.22 units in Fall 2012). Online is the only ‘location’ where FTES shows an
increase. Proportionately, the headcount decreases are smallest in Watsonville (serving 1.2%
fewer students than in fall 2011), followed by Scotts Valley (serving 1.9% fewer, or 4 fewer
students). The large percent change in enrollment at Santa Cruz area locations reflects an actual
reduction from three credit course sections in fall 2011 to just two in fall 2012. (If this trend were
to continue, Santa Cruz, as a separate location, may be dropped from this report).
The college continues to serve larger numbers of Latino students. This is the only ethnic group
whose numbers are increasing, growing by 3.8% (175 students) relative to fall 2011. Latino
students presently constitute 36.8% of total headcount. All other groups declined both in
proportion and in absolute numbers, with Whites declining from 53.5% to 51.2% of student
headcount since last fall. It is worth noting again that ethnicity data collection procedures were
changed in summer 2009, in line with the U.S. Department of Education requirements. Applicants
are asked to first identify themselves as either Hispanic or non-Hispanic. It also allows
respondents to identify with multiple races. Only students who have applied and registered since
summer 2009 have encountered the new ethnicity questions. Continuing students were not resurveyed; their earlier responses (to a single-choice survey) remain in the system. As more and
more students encounter the new version of the survey, there is greater opportunity for selection
of multiple ethnicities. This is the likely explanation for the 14.6% increase in the number of
students selecting multiple ethnicities in fall 2012 as compared with one year ago.
Administrator Initiating Item:
Dennis Bailey-Fougnier
Academic and Professional Matter
If yes, Faculty Senate Agreement
Senate President Signature
 Yes  No
 Yes  No
Final Disposition
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CABRILLO COLLEGE
Fall 2012 Census Enrollment Compared to Fall 2011
Fall 2012 vs. 2011
All Students
Total Student Count
Non-credit (only) Students
Units Enrolled
Average Units
FTES (Resident)
WSCH (Residents)
Fall 2012
13,055
145
108,624
8.32
4,920
152,401
Fall 2011
13,624
84
113,647
8.34
5,193
162,749
# Change
% Change
-569
61
-5,023
-0.02
-274
-10,348
-4.2%
72.6%
-4.4%
-0.3%
-5.3%
-6.4%
# Change
% Change
-499
-3728
0.01
-230
-4.2%
-4.1%
0.1%
-5.5%
# Change
% Change
-81
-82
0.05
21
-2.4%
-0.8%
1.7%
3.8%
FTES values contain a projection applied to Positive Hour attendance sections.
Aptos
Student Count
Units Enrolled
Average Units
FTES (Resident)
Fall 2012
Online/TV
Student Count
Units Enrolled
Average Units
FTES (Resident)
Fall 2012
Santa Cruz
Student Count
Units Enrolled
Average Units
FTES (Resident)
Fall 2012
Scotts Valley
Student Count
Units Enrolled
Average Units
FTES (Resident)
Watsonville
Student Count
Units Enrolled
Average Units
FTES (Resident)
11,396
87,198
7.65
3,917
3,255
10,485
3.22
583
Fall 2011
11,895
90,926
7.64
4,147
Fall 2011
3,336
10,567
3.17
561
# Change
% Change
66
59
0.89
4
142
232
1.63
13
-76
-173
-0.74
-8
-53.5%
-74.6%
-45.3%
-65.1%
Fall 2012
Fall 2011
# Change
% Change
206
829
4.02
29
210
888
4.23
32
-4
-59
-0.20
-3
-1.9%
-6.6%
-4.8%
-9.5%
# Change
% Change
-26
-981
-0.40
-40
-1.2%
-8.9%
-7.8%
-9.3%
Fall 2012
2,104
10,053
4.78
387
Fall 2011
Fall 2011
2,130
11,034
5.18
427
Aptos includes class offerings at the main campus.
Santa Cruz includes offerings at sites in the Santa Cruz area.
Scotts Valley includes classes offered in Scotts Valley.
Watsonville includes classes offered at the Watsonville Center, or at other Watsonville area locations.
Fall 2012
In-county (SC) Students
Out-of-state Students
Fast Track to Work
BA+ Degree Students
International Students
Veterans and Dependents
Applications for Admission
11,236
175
204
1,246
72
162
7,713
Fall 2011
11,800
209
226
1,354
61
196
7,679
# Change
% Change
-564
-34
-22
-108
11
-34
34
-4.8%
-16.3%
-9.7%
-8.0%
18.0%
-17.3%
0.4%
In-county by residence zip code. International and Out-of-state by MIS SB09 Residence code for fee purposes.
Fast Track to Work from FTTW Office. Applications & Veterans data courtesy Cabrillo A&R
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Fall 2012
Enrollment Status
Continuing
New
Returning
Concurrent High School
TOTAL
#
8,185
2,850
1,696
324
13,055
Fall 2011
%
62.7%
21.8%
13.0%
2.5%
100.0%
#
8,475
2,929
1,866
354
13,624
Fall 2012 vs. 2011
% # Change % Change
62.2%
-290
-3.4%
21.5%
-79
-2.7%
13.7%
-170
-9.1%
2.6%
-30
-8.5%
100.0%
-569
-4.2%
Status is determined empirically from enrollment records. Returning students have been away one or more major terms.
Fall 2012
Full/Part-time
Full-time
Part-time
TOTAL
#
4,303
8,752
13,055
Fall 2011
%
33.0%
67.0%
100.0%
Fall 2012
Race/Ethnicity Categories
African American
Asian
Filipino
Hispanic/Latino
Native American
Pacific Islander
White
Multiple-Ethnicities
Other
TOTAL
#
160
288
121
4,809
67
32
6,680
573
325
13,055
#
4,513
9,111
13,624
Fall 2012 vs. 2011
% # Change % Change
33.1%
-210
-4.7%
66.9%
-359
-3.9%
100.0%
-569
-4.2%
Fall 2011
%
1.2%
2.2%
0.9%
36.8%
0.5%
0.2%
51.2%
4.4%
2.5%
100.0%
#
181
330
129
4,634
84
43
7,290
500
433
13,624
Fall 2012 vs. 2011
% # Change % Change
1.3%
-21
-11.6%
2.4%
-42
-12.7%
0.9%
-8
-6.2%
34.0%
175
3.8%
0.6%
-17
-20.2%
0.3%
-11
-25.6%
53.5%
-610
-8.4%
3.7%
73
14.6%
3.2%
-108
-24.9%
100.0%
-569
-4.2%
In Spring 2009, new ethnicity data collection procedures, including the option to select multiple ethnicities, were implemented in compliance with the U.S
Department of Education.
* Among Hispanic/Latino students, 294 (or 6.3%) also identify with one or more non-Hispanic/Latino ethnicities.
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Fall 2012
Gender
Female
Male
Unknown
TOTAL
#
7,118
5,890
47
13,055
Fall 2011
%
54.5%
45.1%
0.4%
100.0%
Fall 2012
Age
under 14/unknown
15-17
18-20
21-25
26-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
over 60
Overall
#
17
353
4,368
3,470
1,464
1,298
899
696
490
13,055
#
7,517
6,039
68
13,624
Fall 2011
%
0.1%
2.7%
33.5%
26.6%
11.2%
9.9%
6.9%
5.3%
3.8%
100.0%
#
16
370
4,573
3,382
1,506
1,399
1,055
811
512
13,624
Fall 2012 vs. 2011
% # Change % Change
55.2%
-399
-5.3%
44.3%
-149
-2.5%
0.5%
-21
-30.9%
100.0%
-569
-4.2%
Fall 2012 vs. 2011
% # Change % Change
0.1%
1
6.3%
2.7%
-17
-4.6%
33.6%
-205
-4.5%
24.8%
88
2.6%
11.1%
-42
-2.8%
10.3%
-101
-7.2%
7.7%
-156
-14.8%
6.0%
-115
-14.2%
3.8%
-22
-4.3%
100.0%
-569
-4.2%
Data Source: Cabrillo Information Technology (unless otherwise noted)
Querying and Reporting: Cabrillo Planning & Research Office (PRO)
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Student enrollment status in fall 2012 is characterized by a slight increase in the proportion of
continuing students (from 62.2% of headcount to 62.7%) and a slight increase in the proportion
of new students (from 21.5% to 21.8% of total headcount). The number of concurrently enrolled
high school students changed only slightly, decreasing from 2.6% to 2.5% of headcount.
The student population is slightly younger in fall 2012, than one year ago. The declines in
headcount are greater among the older students (age ranges 31-60). The number of students in
18 to 30 age group declined less, with those in the 21-25 age range actually showing an increase
(from 24.8 % to 26.6% of headcount).
A census web page is available through the Planning & Research Office (PRO). In addition to the
college-wide census report comparing fall 2012 with fall 2011, location- specific reports are
compiled and posted for each of the five locations – Aptos, Online, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and
Watsonville.
These reports, as well as reports from prior semesters are available at:
http://pro.cabrillo.edu/pro/census_reports/census.html.
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