Faculty/Administration Accreditation Survey
Your candid opinion is important! This survey is part of CSM’s self-study to re-affirm
accreditation. Information collected from this survey will be used to respond to the
accreditation standards as well as better serve our faculty, staff, and students. Please
take a moment to complete the questions below.
Use the adjacent scale to indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each
statement. Select “DON’T KNOW” or “N/A” if the statement is not related to your
work at CSM or you lack sufficient knowledge to answer the question.
Your responses are completely voluntary and anonymous. No individual responses are
reported. Thank you.
3.
CSM’s mission statement is reviewed and updated regularly.
4.
Faculty have adequate opportunity to participate in the development
of financial plans and budgets.
5.
The role of faculty in shared governance is clearly stated and
publicized.
6.
Faculty have a substantive and clearly defined role in institutional
governance.
7.
All constituency groups work collaboratively towards the
achievement of College goals.
8.
CSM actively encourages faculty participation in the decision-making
process.
9.
College goals are regularly assessed and results shared with campus
constituencies.
Don’t Know
or N/A
CSM’s mission statement guides institutional planning and decisionmaking.
Strongly
Disagree
2.
Disagree
CSM actively works toward fulfilling its vision and mission.
Agree
Strongly
Agree
1.
14. Overall, the shared governance process is working well at CSM.
15. Overall, college administrators listen and respond to faculty concerns.
16. Overall, there is a climate of mutual trust and respect among faculty
and administrators.
17. Campus facilities (i.e., classrooms, washrooms, offices) are adequately
maintained.
18. Campus landscaping is adequately maintained.
19. Campus safety hazards are removed promptly.
20. Procedures and policies for hiring faculty are clearly stated.
21. The tenure review process for faculty is systematic, timely, and fair.
22. Instructional programs are assessed, reviewed, and modified
regularly.
23. Instructional programs reflect the educational needs of students and
surrounding communities.
24. Courses are offered regularly to provide students the opportunity to
complete their program of study within a reasonable time.
25. CSM encourages the use of various teaching methodologies to
accommodate the different learning styles of students.
26. CSM assesses Student Learning Outcomes and uses the results to
make improvements.
27. Instructional programs are consistent with the goals of CSM’s mission
statement.
28. Curricular and instructional innovations can be readily initiated.
29. Faculty are evaluated in an appropriate and reasonable manner.
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Don’t Know
or N/A
13. Appropriate and timely financial information is provided regularly
throughout CSM.
Strongly
Disagree
12. College budget decisions are based upon input from all college
constituencies.
Disagree
11. CSM seeks input from all constituencies when reviewing instructional
programs and student services.
Agree
Strongly
Agree
10. Strategic planning is used to identify needed areas of improvement
and set goals for institutional change.
35. The college plans for and supports technology innovation.
36. CSM supports technology services to ensure that instructional needs
are being met.
37. I feel safe on campus during daylight hours.
38. I feel safe on campus during the evening or at night.
39. Overall, Campus Security provides high quality services to the CSM
community.
40. I feel that excellence in teaching on my part is acknowledged.
41. The College has provided me with opportunities to increase my
understanding of diverse groups (i.e., different ethnicities, disabled,
gender, alternative life styles, etc.).
42. The library has an adequate collection (books, periodicals, and
electronic resources) to provide for faculty professional and course
development research.
43. The library has an adequate collection (books, periodicals, and
electronic resources) to provide for student research.
44. The library maintains sufficient operating hours for faculty and
student access.
45. CSM maintains educational equipment and materials in good working
condition.
46. The college relies on faculty expertise to acquire educational
equipment and materials that support instruction.
47. Adequate tutorial services are provided to meet the needs of students.
48. Computer labs maintain sufficient operating hours to meet the needs
of students.
49. The right of faculty to present unpopular or controversial ideas in the
classroom is valued and respected.
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Don’t
Know or
34. Computer equipment provided is adequate to meet my needs.
Strongly
Disagree
32. Faculty are provided with flexible leave and unit banking
opportunities.
33. The college maintains and upgrades technology and equipment to
meet instructional needs.
Disagree
31. I have opportunities to attend conferences, workshops, or training.
Agree
Strongly
Agree
30. Overall, I feel informed and aware of College matters that affect me.
54. If necessary, I know where to refer students for various campus
support services.
55. CSM regularly reviews all policies, procedures, and publications to
assure accurate representation of its services.
56. District policies provide effective management of campus programs
and services.
57. The District Office adheres to clearly defined policies consistent with
the District mission statement.
58. The District Office acts in a manner consistent with Board
Policies, statutes, and regulations.
59. There are clear divisions of authority and responsibility between and
among the District Office, Governing Board, and CSM.
60. The District Office distributes resources fairly.
61. The SMCCCD Board of Trustees, the District Office, and the College
function as mutually supporting yet independent self-governing units.
62. The SMCCCD Board of Trustees and the District consider the needs
of the College’s instructional programs when making budget
decisions.
63. Overall, I believe the SMCCCD Board of Trustees and the District
provide effective leadership and management.
64. I feel CSM has a culturally diverse curriculum.
65. I believe faculty are willing, when appropriate, to incorporate racial,
ethnic, and gender perspective into their courses.
66. Diversity (in regard to gender, ethnicity, and age) is actively promoted
on campus.
67. The campus is equally supportive of men and women.
68. The campus is equally supportive of all racial/ethnic groups.
69. The campus is equally supportive of all lifestyles.
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Don’t Know
or N/A
53. Overall, CSM provides high quality student support services (e.g.,
counseling, financial aid, health services, EOPS, etc.).
Strongly
Disagree
52. Overall, CSM provides a high quality learning experience for students.
Disagree
51. Overall, I am satisfied with my job.
Agree
Strongly
Agree
50. Excellence as a classroom instructor is acknowledged by the College.
Please share any other comments you would like to make here:
INFORMATION QUESTIONS
70.
Which best describes your current employment status at CSM?
_____ Full-time Faculty
_____ Part-time Faculty
_____ Administrator
_____ Administrator [District Office]
71.
How many years have you worked at CSM?
_____ Less than 3 years
_____ 3 to 5 years
_____ 6 to 10 years
_____ More than 10 years
72.
What is your gender?
_____ Male
_____ Female
73.
What is your ethnicity?
_____ African American/Black
_____ Asian
_____ Filipino
_____ Hispanic
_____ Pacific Islander
_____ White
_____ Other
If you would like the results of this survey, please give us your email
address or email request to sewart@smccd.net
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION AND TIME!!!!
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