Graduate Outcomes Survey
Truckee Meadows Community College
2012-13
Total Number of Graduates = 1030
Number of Students Responding = 838
Overall Response Rate = 81%
Total Number of Degrees Earned by Graduates = 1113
Number of Degrees Earned by Respondents = 912
Profile of All Degrees Reported by Surveyed Students
Type of Degree
Associate of Arts
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of General Studies
Associate of Science
Certificate of Achievement
No Response
Total
#
394
222
104
130
60
2
912
%
43%
24%
11%
14%
7%
0%
100%
#
478
257
97
144
137
1113
%
43%
23%
9%
13%
12%
100%
Profile of All Degrees Earned in 2012-13
Type of Degree
Associate of Arts
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of General Studies
Associate of Science
Certificate of Achievement
Total
1. GENERAL EDUCATION SKILLS AND DEGREE OUTCOMES
My studies at TMCC helped me to develop my skills in the following
areas:
a. Communications:
The ability to listen, speak, and write competently so as to gain skills to interact effectively
with others; and to read with comprehension.
b. Critical Thinking:
The ability to grasp complexities, relationships, similarities and differences; to draw
inferences and conclusions; to identify and troubleshoot problems; to collect and identify
data to formulate and test solutions; and to identify how individual values and perceptions
influence decision making.
c. Quantitative Reasoning:
The ability to use scientific reasoning skills including induction and deduction; to discern
bias and subjectivity; to perform appropriate calculations; and to understand, evaluate,
model and effectively use data.
d. Information Literacy:
The ability to understand information technology; use applications as tools; and to evaluate
the applicability and validity of information.
e. Personal and Cultural Awareness:
The ability to develop a broad understanding of linguistic, political, social, environmental,
religious, and economic systems; to attain skills to function effectively as responsible,
ethical community members; and to learn to value, respect and critique the aesthetic and
creative process.
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Agree
Disagree
Unable to
Evaluate
815
97%
8
1%
15
2%
819
98%
8
1%
11
1%
807
96%
7
1%
24
3%
814
97%
9
1%
15
2%
802
96%
12
1%
24
3%
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Analysis and Effectiveness, 12/16/2013
Graduate Outcomes Survey
Truckee Meadows Community College
2012-13
1. GENERAL EDUCATION SKILLS AND DEGREE OUTCOMES (cont.)
(The following questions are specific to the type of degree received)
Agree
Disagree
Unable to
Evaluate
Associate of Arts
f. Enabled me to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values consistent with
a liberal arts degree.
g. Enabled me to acquire the knowledge of the subject matter appropriate
to my degree/emphasis.
373
95%
374
95%
2
1%
1
0%
19
5%
19
5%
Associate of Applied Science
f. Enabled me to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values consistent with
my academic interests and/or chosen occupational field.
g. Enabled me to acquire the professional and industry standards
appropriate to my academic and/or occupational emphasis.
214
96%
207
93%
2
1%
3
1%
6
3%
12
5%
Associate of General Studies
f. Enabled me to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values of my broad
academic focus.
98
94%
0
0%
6
6%
Associate of Science
f. Enabled me to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values consistent with
a science, technology, engineering, or math education.
g. Enabled me to acquire the knowledge of the subject matter appropriate
to my degree/emphasis.
128
98%
128
98%
0
0%
0
0%
2
2%
2
2%
Certificate of Achievement
f. Enabled me to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values consistent with
the focus of my certificate of achievement.
g. Enabled me to acquire the knowledge of the subject matter appropriate
to my certificate of achievement.
56
93%
56
93%
2
3%
2
3%
2
3%
2
3%
While attending TMCC were you satisfied with the following:
Yes
No
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a. Academic Advising Services
653
78%
112
13%
73
9%
b. Counseling Services
504
60%
65
8%
269
32%
c. Career Services
400
48%
57
7%
381
45%
d. Financial Aid
560
67%
73
9%
205
24%
e. Admissions & Records
749
89%
49
6%
40
5%
f. Tutoring & Learning Center
605
72%
21
3%
212
25%
g. Course catalogs
775
92%
29
3%
34
4%
My studies at TMCC:
2. SERVICES
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2012-13
2. SERVICES (cont.)
While attending TMCC were you satisfied with the following:
Yes
No
Unable to
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h. Class schedules
773
92%
56
7%
9
1%
i. Computer labs
728
87%
12
1%
98
12%
j. Book Store Services
756
90%
41
5%
41
5%
k. Starting Point
643
77%
17
2%
178
21%
l. Library materials and services
720
86%
14
2%
104
12%
m. Campus social & cultural activities
483
58%
41
5%
314
37%
n. Campus food service
570
68%
53
6%
215
26%
o. Web college support
700
84%
44
5%
94
11%
p. Parking
619
74%
186
22%
33
4%
q. TMCC's Web site
799
95%
31
4%
8
1%
r. Testing Center
617
74%
24
3%
197
24%
s. Web-based courses
723
86%
46
5%
69
8%
t. Student Portal (MyTMCC)
782
93%
37
4%
19
2%
u. Services at sites other than Dandini
579
69%
18
2%
241
29%
v. Wireless connection
612
73%
130
16%
96
11%
w. Student Government
368
44%
38
5%
432
52%
x. Online student support center
521
62%
36
4%
281
34%
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Analysis and Effectiveness, 12/16/2013
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Truckee Meadows Community College
2012-13
3. OVERALL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Agree
Disagree
Unable to
Evaluate
a. I was satisfied with the availability of courses.
722
86%
111
13%
5
1%
b. I was satisfied with the diversity of course offerings.
770
92%
56
7%
12
1%
c. In general, I found the courses to be intellectually stimulating.
813
97%
15
2%
10
1%
d. I had access to faculty outside of class.
777
93%
18
2%
43
5%
e. I was satisfied with the quality of instruction.
809
97%
17
2%
12
1%
Agree
Disagree
Unable to
Evaluate
a. TMCC has helped me meet the goals I expected to achieve.
795
95%
17
2%
26
3%
b. My experiences here have equipped me to deal with possible
career changes.
776
93%
24
3%
38
5%
c. TMCC prepared me well to further my education.
798
95%
16
2%
24
3%
d. TMCC prepared me well for a future career.
767
92%
27
3%
44
5%
e. TMCC is equally supportive of men and women.
791
94%
9
1%
38
5%
f. TMCC is equally supportive of all racial/ethnic groups.
770
92%
10
1%
58
7%
g. TMCC welcomes and uses feedback from students to improve
the College.
705
84%
32
4%
101
12%
h. I am proud of my accomplishments at TMCC.
819
98%
6
1%
13
2%
i. TMCC provides a safe campus environment.
810
97%
9
1%
19
2%
j. TMCC's facilities are clean and well maintained.
826
99%
3
0%
9
1%
Throughout my studies at TMCC:
4. OVERALL SATISFACTION
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2012-13
5. EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME
a. What range best depicts your current annual income?
Under $10,000
$10,000 - 19,000
$20,000 - 29,000
$30,000 - 39,000
$40,000 - 49,000
$50,000 or more
No response
Total
#
345
213
115
62
47
56
0
838
%
41%
25%
14%
7%
6%
7%
0%
100%
b. Are you the first in your family to graduate from college?
Yes
No
Don't know
No response
Total
#
346
481
11
0
838
%
41%
57%
1%
0%
100%
c. How many years did it take to complete your degree/certificate?
1-2 yrs
3-4 yrs
5-6 yrs
More than 6 yrs
No response
Total
#
177
429
131
101
0
838
%
21%
51%
16%
12%
0%
100%
d. While attending TMCC did you mostly work:
Full-time
Part-time
Didn't work
No response
Total
#
373
334
131
0
838
%
45%
40%
16%
0%
100%
e. After graduation, do you expect to work in a job related to your education at TMCC?
Yes
No
Don't know
No response
Total
#
539
140
159
0
838
%
64%
17%
19%
0%
100%
f. Do you expect your income to increase as a result of your education at TMCC?
Yes
No
Don't know
No response
Total
#
565
145
128
0
838
%
67%
17%
15%
0%
100%
g. After graduation, do you expect to work:
Full-time
Part-time
Don't expect to work
No response
Total
#
575
212
51
0
838
%
69%
25%
6%
0%
100%
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2012-13
5. EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME (cont.)
h. After graduation, are you going to continue your education?
Yes, immediately
Maybe in the future
No
No response
Total
#
608
217
13
0
838
%
73%
26%
2%
0%
100%
i. Are you currently employed? (if no, skip to question j.)
Yes
No
No response
Total
#
608
230
0
838
%
73%
27%
0%
100%
i1. Do you have the same job as prior to starting TMCC?
Yes
No
No response
Total
#
258
349
1
608
%
42%
57%
0%
100%
i2. Have you had a job promotion since starting TMCC?
Yes
No
No response
Total
#
231
374
3
608
%
38%
62%
0%
100%
i3. Are you currently employed in your field of study?
Yes
No
No response
Total
#
175
430
3
608
%
29%
71%
0%
100%
#
342
496
0
838
%
41%
59%
0%
100%
j. Are you currently seeking employment?
Yes
No
No response
Total
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