CSM ACCREDITATION SURVEY--Faculty and Administration
Fall 2005
1. CSM actively works toward fulfilling its vision and mission.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
50
40.3%
Agree
57
46.0%
Disagree
6
4.8%
Disagree Strongly
4
3.2%
Don't Know or N/A
7
5.6%
Total
124
100.0%
2. CSM's mission statement guides institutional planning and decision-making.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
34
27.9%
Agree
56
45.9%
Disagree
12
9.8%
Disagree Strongly
3
2.5%
Don't Know or N/A
17
13.9%
Total
122
100.0%
3. CSM's mission statement is reviewed and updated regularly.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
39
32.5%
Agree
47
39.2%
Disagree
6
5.0%
Disagree Strongly
2
1.7%
Don't Know or N/A
26
21.7%
Total
120
100.0%
4. Faculty have adequate opportunity to participate in the development of financial plans and budgets.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
8
6.4%
Agree
60
48.0%
Disagree
25
20.0%
Disagree Strongly
13
10.4%
Don't Know or N/A
19
15.2%
Total
125
100.0%
5. The role of faculty in shared governance is clearly stated and publicized.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
34
27.2%
Agree
64
51.2%
Disagree
14
11.2%
Disagree Strongly
5
4.0%
Don't Know or N/A
8
6.4%
Total
125
100.0%
6. Faculty have a substantive and clearly defined role in institutional governance.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
31
24.8%
Agree
61
48.8%
Disagree
16
12.8%
Disagree Strongly
7
5.6%
Don't Know or N/A
10
8.0%
Total
125
100.0%
7. All constituency groups work collaboratively towards the achievement of College goals.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
23
18.4%
Agree
59
47.2%
Disagree
14
11.2%
Disagree Strongly
14
11.2%
Don't Know or N/A
15
12.0%
Total
125
100.0%
8. CSM actively encourages faculty participation in the decision-making process.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
31
25.0%
Agree
61
49.2%
Disagree
14
11.3%
Disagree Strongly
10
8.1%
Don't Know or N/A
8
6.5%
Total
124
100.0%
9. College goals are regularly assessed and results shared with campus constituencies.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
27
21.8%
Agree
55
44.4%
Disagree
19
15.3%
Disagree Strongly
5
4.0%
Don't Know or N/A
18
14.5%
Total
124
100.0%
10. Strategic planning is used to identify needed areas of improvement and set goals for institutional change.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
27
21.4%
Agree
56
44.4%
Disagree
18
14.3%
Disagree Strongly
6
4.8%
Don't Know or N/A
19
15.1%
Total
126
100.0%
11. CSM seeks input from all constituencies when reviewing instructional programs and student services.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
21
16.7%
Agree
60
47.6%
Disagree
19
15.1%
Disagree Strongly
13
10.3%
Don't Know or N/A
13
10.3%
Total
126
100.0%
12. College budget decisions are based upon input from all college constituencies.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
8
6.4%
Agree
48
38.4%
Disagree
26
20.8%
Disagree Strongly
19
15.2%
Don't Know or N/A
24
19.2%
Total
125
100.0%
13. Appropriate and timely financial information is provided regularly throughout CSM.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
3
2.4%
Agree
49
39.2%
Disagree
33
26.4%
Disagree Strongly
18
14.4%
Don't Know or N/A
22
17.6%
Total
125
100.0%
14. Overall, the shared governance process is working well at CSM.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
18
14.6%
Agree
58
47.2%
Disagree
18
14.6%
Disagree Strongly
12
9.8%
Don't Know or N/A
17
13.8%
Total
123
100.0%
15. Overall, college administrators listen and respond to faculty concerns.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
34
27.2%
Agree
56
44.8%
Disagree
13
10.4%
Disagree Strongly
12
9.6%
Don't Know or N/A
10
8.0%
Total
125
100.0%
16. Overall, there is a climate of mutual trust and respect among faculty and administrators.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
29
23.2%
Agree
60
48.0%
Disagree
16
12.8%
Disagree Strongly
13
10.4%
Don't Know or N/A
7
5.6%
Total
125
100.0%
17. Campus facilities (i.e., classrooms, washrooms, offices) are adequately maintained.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
3
2.4%
Agree
41
32.8%
Disagree
46
36.8%
Disagree Strongly
32
25.6%
Don't Know or N/A
3
2.4%
Total
125
100.0%
18. Campus landscaping is adequately maintained.
Agree Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Disagree Strongly
Don't Know or N/A
Total
(N)
11
72
29
12
2
126
(%)
8.7%
57.1%
23.0%
9.5%
1.6%
100.0%
(N)
11
65
26
6
17
125
(%)
8.8%
52.0%
20.8%
4.8%
13.6%
100.0%
19. Campus safety hazards are removed promptly.
Agree Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Disagree Strongly
Don't Know or N/A
Total
20. Procedures and policies for hiring faculty are clearly stated.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
40
32.0%
Agree
64
51.2%
Disagree
10
8.0%
Disagree Strongly
5
4.0%
Don't Know or N/A
6
4.8%
Total
125
100.0%
21. The tenure review process for faculty is systematic, timely, and fair.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
29
23.0%
Agree
50
39.7%
Disagree
14
11.1%
Disagree Strongly
13
10.3%
Don't Know or N/A
20
15.9%
Total
126
100.0%
22. Instructional programs are assessed, reviewed, and modified regularly.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
24
19.5%
Agree
72
58.5%
Disagree
12
9.8%
Disagree Strongly
6
4.9%
Don't Know or N/A
9
7.3%
Total
123
100.0%
23. Instructional programs reflect the educational needs of students and surrounding communities.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
23
18.3%
Agree
70
55.6%
Disagree
21
16.7%
Disagree Strongly
7
5.6%
Don't Know or N/A
5
4.0%
Total
126
100.0%
24. Courses are offered regularly to provide students the opportunity to complete their program of study
within a reasonable time.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
25
20.0%
Agree
76
60.8%
Disagree
13
10.4%
Disagree Strongly
4
3.2%
Don't Know or N/A
7
5.6%
Total
125
100.0%
25. CSM encourages the use of various teaching methodologies to accommodate the different learning styles of students.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
33
26.2%
Agree
69
54.8%
Disagree
13
10.3%
Disagree Strongly
5
4.0%
Don't Know or N/A
6
4.8%
Total
126
100.0%
26. CSM assesses Student Learning Outcomes and uses the results to make improvements.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
16
12.7%
Agree
54
42.9%
Disagree
18
14.3%
Disagree Strongly
7
5.6%
Don't Know or N/A
31
24.6%
Total
126
100.0%
27. Instructional programs are consistent with the goals of CSM’s mission statement.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
25
19.8%
Agree
74
58.7%
Disagree
11
8.7%
Disagree Strongly
3
2.4%
Don't Know or N/A
13
10.3%
Total
126
100.0%
28. Curricular and instructional innovations can be readily initiated.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
19
15.2%
Agree
64
51.2%
Disagree
24
19.2%
Disagree Strongly
7
5.6%
Don't Know or N/A
11
8.8%
Total
125
100.0%
29. Faculty are evaluated in an appropriate and reasonable manner.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
22
17.6%
Agree
69
55.2%
Disagree
15
12.0%
Disagree Strongly
8
6.4%
Don't Know or N/A
11
8.8%
Total
125
100.0%
30. Overall, I feel informed and aware of College matters that affect me.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
34
27.2%
Agree
65
52.0%
Disagree
20
16.0%
Disagree Strongly
2
1.6%
Don't Know or N/A
4
3.2%
Total
125
100.0%
31. I have opportunities to attend conferences, workshops, or training.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
36
28.8%
Agree
63
50.4%
Disagree
15
12.0%
Disagree Strongly
8
6.4%
Don't Know or N/A
3
2.4%
Total
125
100.0%
32. Faculty are provided with flexible leave and unit banking opportunities.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
35
28.0%
Agree
51
40.8%
Disagree
9
7.2%
Disagree Strongly
5
4.0%
Don't Know or N/A
25
20.0%
Total
125
100.0%
33. The college maintains and upgrades technology and equipment to meet instructional needs.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
13
10.3%
Agree
66
52.4%
Disagree
34
27.0%
Disagree Strongly
10
7.9%
Don't Know or N/A
3
2.4%
Total
126
100.0%
34. Computer equipment provided is adequate to meet my needs.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
26
20.8%
Agree
68
54.4%
Disagree
20
16.0%
Disagree Strongly
8
6.4%
Don't Know or N/A
3
2.4%
Total
125
100.0%
35. The college plans for and supports technology innovation.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
28
22.2%
Agree
73
57.9%
Disagree
15
11.9%
Disagree Strongly
5
4.0%
Don't Know or N/A
5
4.0%
Total
126
100.0%
36. CSM supports technology services to ensure that instructional needs are being met.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
28
22.4%
Agree
64
51.2%
Disagree
22
17.6%
Disagree Strongly
4
3.2%
Don't Know or N/A
7
5.6%
Total
125
100.0%
37. I feel safe on campus during daylight hours.
Agree Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Disagree Strongly
Don't Know or N/A
Total
(N)
68
49
2
3
3
125
38. I feel safe on campus during the evening or at night.
(N)
Agree Strongly
29
Agree
63
Disagree
20
Disagree Strongly
4
Don't Know or N/A
8
Total
124
(%)
54.4%
39.2%
1.6%
2.4%
2.4%
100.0%
(%)
23.4%
50.8%
16.1%
3.2%
6.5%
100.0%
39. Overall, Campus Security provides high quality services to the CSM community.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
34
27.2%
Agree
59
47.2%
Disagree
14
11.2%
Disagree Strongly
6
4.8%
Don't Know or N/A
12
9.6%
Total
125
100.0%
40. I feel that excellence in teaching on my part is acknowledged.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
29
23.2%
Agree
51
40.8%
Disagree
17
13.6%
Disagree Strongly
13
10.4%
Don't Know or N/A
15
12.0%
Total
125
100.0%
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.).
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
35
28.2%
Agree
70
56.5%
Disagree
10
8.1%
Disagree Strongly
3
2.4%
Don't Know or N/A
6
4.8%
Total
124
100.0%
42. The library has an adequate collection (books, periodicals, and electronic resources) to provide for
faculty professional and course development research.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
12
9.7%
Agree
48
38.7%
Disagree
21
16.9%
Disagree Strongly
16
12.9%
Don't Know or N/A
27
21.8%
Total
124
100.0%
43. The library has an adequate collection (books, periodicals, and electronic resources) to provide for student research.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
12
9.6%
Agree
57
45.6%
Disagree
20
16.0%
Disagree Strongly
11
8.8%
Don't Know or N/A
25
20.0%
Total
125
100.0%
44. The library maintains sufficient operating hours for faculty and student access.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
8
6.4%
Agree
58
46.4%
Disagree
32
25.6%
Disagree Strongly
11
8.8%
Don't Know or N/A
16
12.8%
Total
125
100.0%
45. CSM maintains educational equipment and materials in good working condition.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
8
6.5%
Agree
71
57.3%
Disagree
32
25.8%
Disagree Strongly
8
6.5%
Don't Know or N/A
5
4.0%
Total
124
100.0%
46. The college relies on faculty expertise to acquire educational equipment and materials that support instruction.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
24
19.2%
Agree
69
55.2%
Disagree
13
10.4%
Disagree Strongly
5
4.0%
Don't Know or N/A
14
11.2%
Total
125
100.0%
47. Adequate tutorial services are provided to meet the needs of students.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
9
7.3%
Agree
37
29.8%
Disagree
37
29.8%
Disagree Strongly
19
15.3%
Don't Know or N/A
22
17.7%
Total
124
100.0%
48. Computer labs maintain sufficient operating hours to meet the needs of students.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
7
5.6%
Agree
55
44.4%
Disagree
26
21.0%
Disagree Strongly
7
5.6%
Don't Know or N/A
29
23.4%
Total
124
100.0%
49. The right of faculty to present unpopular or controversial ideas in the classroom is valued and respected.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
20
16.0%
Agree
60
48.0%
Disagree
9
7.2%
Disagree Strongly
7
5.6%
Don't Know or N/A
29
23.2%
Total
125
100.0%
50. Excellence as a classroom instructor is acknowledged by the College.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
19
15.2%
Agree
52
41.6%
Disagree
29
23.2%
Disagree Strongly
10
8.0%
Don't Know or N/A
15
12.0%
Total
125
100.0%
51. Overall, I am satisfied with my job.
Agree Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Disagree Strongly
Don't Know or N/A
Total
(N)
46
63
7
6
2
124
(%)
37.1%
50.8%
5.6%
4.8%
1.6%
100.0%
52. Overall, CSM provides a high quality learning experience for students.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
42
33.6%
Agree
69
55.2%
Disagree
9
7.2%
Disagree Strongly
2
1.6%
Don't Know or N/A
3
2.4%
Total
125
100.0%
53. Overall, CSM provides high quality student support services (e.g., counseling, financial aid, health services, EOPS, etc.).
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
33
26.4%
Agree
72
57.6%
Disagree
6
4.8%
Disagree Strongly
3
2.4%
Don't Know or N/A
11
8.8%
Total
125
100.0%
54. If necessary, I know where to refer students for various campus support services.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
49
39.5%
Agree
67
54.0%
Disagree
4
3.2%
Disagree Strongly
1
0.8%
Don't Know or N/A
3
2.4%
Total
124
100.0%
55. CSM regularly reviews all policies, procedures, and publications to assure accurate representation of its services.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
25
20.0%
Agree
48
38.4%
Disagree
12
9.6%
Disagree Strongly
2
1.6%
Don't Know or N/A
38
30.4%
Total
125
100.0%
56. District policies provide effective management of campus programs and services.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
8
6.4%
Agree
49
39.2%
Disagree
19
15.2%
Disagree Strongly
6
4.8%
Don't Know or N/A
43
34.4%
Total
125
100.0%
57. The District Office adheres to clearly defined policies consistent with the District mission statement.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
9
7.3%
Agree
45
36.3%
Disagree
10
8.1%
Disagree Strongly
6
4.8%
Don't Know or N/A
54
43.5%
Total
124
100.0%
58. The District Office acts in a manner consistent with Board Policies, statutes, and regulations.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
11
8.9%
Agree
47
37.9%
Disagree
11
8.9%
Disagree Strongly
5
4.0%
Don't Know or N/A
50
40.3%
Total
124
100.0%
59. There are clear divisions of authority and responsibility between and among the District Office,
Governing Board, and CSM.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
12
9.6%
Agree
49
39.2%
Disagree
13
10.4%
Disagree Strongly
5
4.0%
Don't Know or N/A
46
36.8%
Total
125
100.0%
60. The District Office distributes resources fairly.
Agree Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Disagree Strongly
Don't Know or N/A
Total
(N)
6
40
15
6
56
123
(%)
4.9%
32.5%
12.2%
4.9%
45.5%
100.0%
61. The SMCCCD Board of Trustees, the District Office, and the College function as mutually supporting
yet independent self-governing units.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
12
9.5%
Agree
56
44.4%
Disagree
7
5.6%
Disagree Strongly
5
4.0%
Don't Know or N/A
46
36.5%
Total
126
100.0%
62. The SMCCCD Board of Trustees and the District consider the needs of the College’s instructional programs
when making budget decisions.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
15
12.2%
Agree
34
27.6%
Disagree
18
14.6%
Disagree Strongly
7
5.7%
Don't Know or N/A
49
39.8%
Total
123
100.0%
63. Overall, I believe the SMCCCD Board of Trustees and the District provide effective leadership and management.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
17
13.6%
Agree
56
44.8%
Disagree
11
8.8%
Disagree Strongly
9
7.2%
Don't Know or N/A
32
25.6%
Total
125
100.0%
64. I feel CSM has a culturally diverse curriculum.
Agree Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Disagree Strongly
Don't Know or N/A
Total
(N)
16
73
21
3
12
125
(%)
12.8%
58.4%
16.8%
2.4%
9.6%
100.0%
65. I believe faculty are willing, when appropriate, to incorporate racial, ethnic, and gender perspective into their courses.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
24
19.0%
Agree
77
61.1%
Disagree
6
4.8%
Disagree Strongly
7
5.6%
Don't Know or N/A
12
9.5%
Total
126
100.0%
66. Diversity (in regard to gender, ethnicity, and age) is actively promoted on campus.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
40
31.7%
Agree
60
47.6%
Disagree
13
10.3%
Disagree Strongly
4
3.2%
Don't Know or N/A
9
7.1%
Total
126
100.0%
67. The campus is equally supportive of men and women.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
41
32.3%
Agree
66
52.0%
Disagree
6
4.7%
Disagree Strongly
5
3.9%
Don't Know or N/A
9
7.1%
Total
127
100.0%
68. The campus is equally supportive of all racial/ethnic groups.
(N)
(%)
Agree Strongly
37
29.1%
Agree
62
48.8%
Disagree
14
11.0%
Disagree Strongly
6
4.7%
Don't Know or N/A
8
6.3%
Total
127
100.0%
69. The campus is equally supportive of all lifestyles.
(N)
Agree Strongly
33
Agree
69
Disagree
11
Disagree Strongly
3
Don't Know or N/A
11
Total
127
(%)
26.0%
54.3%
8.7%
2.4%
8.7%
100.0%
Survey Respondent Characteristics
70. Employment Status
Full-time Faculty
Part-time Faculty
Administrator
Administrator [District Office]
Total
(N)
84
23
11
4
122
(%)
68.9%
18.9%
9.0%
3.3%
100.0%
(N)
8
15
21
79
123
(%)
6.5%
12.2%
17.1%
64.2%
100.0%
(N)
38
84
122
(%)
31.1%
68.9%
100.0%
(N)
3
4
4
6
1
94
5
117
(%)
2.6%
3.4%
3.4%
5.1%
0.9%
80.3%
4.3%
100.0%
71. Years Employed
Less than 3 years
3 to 5 years
6 to 10 years
More than 10 years
Total
72. Gender
Male
Female
Total
73. Ethnicity
African American/Black
Asian
Filipino
Hispanic
Pacific Islander
White
Other
Total