Graduate Survey
Truckee Meadows Community College
2011-12
Number of Respondents = 842
Overall Response Rate = 82%
Degree Profile of Respondents
Type of Degree
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Arts
Associate of General Studies
Associate of Science
Certificate of Achievement
More than one degree/certificate
No Response
Total
#
181
387
60
120
40
17
37
842
%
21%
46%
7%
14%
5%
2%
4%
100%
#
234
459
53
101
105
71
1023
%
23%
45%
5%
10%
10%
7%
100%
Degree Profile of All 2011-2012 Graduates
Type of Degree
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Arts
Associate of General Studies
Associate of Science
Certificate of Achievement
More than one degree/certificate
Total
1. GENERAL EDUCATION SKILLS
My studies at TMCC helped me to develop:
a. Analytical thinking skills:
To develop skills and attitudes that enable one to grasp complexities in order to see
relationships, similarities, and differences among ideas.
b. Communication skills:
To read with comprehension; to listen, speak, and write competently.
c. Collaborative skills:
To develop skills and attitudes that enable one to interact effectively with others.
d. Quantitative and scientific reasoning skills:
To recognize and weigh scientific evidence; to understand, evaluate, and utilize
quantitative and qualitative data.
e. Global and cultural awareness skills:
To develop a broad understanding of linguistic, political, social, environmental, religious,
and economic systems of the world; to develop skills and attitudes that enable one to
respect and appreciate diversity.
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Agree
Disagree
809
96%
11
1%
19
2%
3
0%
806
96%
13
2%
22
3%
1
0%
788
94%
24
3%
29
3%
1
0%
775
92%
16
2%
47
6%
4
0%
759
90%
27
3%
52
6%
4
0%
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Graduate Survey
Truckee Meadows Community College
2011-12
Number of Respondents = 842
1. GENERAL EDUCATION SKILLS (cont.)
Unable to
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Evaluate Response
Agree
Disagree
781
93%
22
3%
36
4%
3
0%
808
96%
10
1%
21
2%
3
0%
736
87%
33
4%
69
8%
4
0%
722
86%
36
4%
79
9%
5
1%
While attending TMCC were you satisfied with the following:
Yes
No
a. Academic Advising Services
658
78%
121
14%
57
7%
6
1%
b. Counseling Services
459
55%
83
10%
290
34%
10
1%
c. Career Services
343
41%
66
8%
424
50%
9
1%
d. Financial Aid
540
64%
89
11%
208
25%
5
1%
e. Admissions & Records
765
91%
36
4%
37
4%
4
0%
f. Tutoring & Learning Center
539
64%
25
3%
271
32%
7
1%
g. Course catalogs
744
88%
40
5%
53
6%
5
1%
h. Class schedules
765
91%
52
6%
20
2%
5
1%
My studies at TMCC helped me to develop:
f. Personal, social, and civic responsibility skills:
To develop skills and attitudes necessary to function effectively as responsible, ethical,
and contributing citizens of the community, state, and nation.
g. Information literacy and research skills:
To formulate relevant research questions; to find, analyze, and use information from field,
print, and/or electronic sources.
h. Artistic and aesthetic awareness skills:
To appreciate the creative process and its manifestations including its role in the human
experience.
i. Computer and Information Technology Skills
To understand and apply computer and information technology and how it relates to the
individual, society, and the environment.
2. SERVICES
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Graduate Survey
Truckee Meadows Community College
2011-12
Number of Respondents = 842
2. SERVICES (cont.)
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While attending TMCC were you satisfied with the following:
Yes
No
i. Computer labs
679
81%
28
3%
129
15%
6
1%
j. Library materials and services
708
84%
25
3%
108
13%
1
0%
k. Campus social & cultural activities
423
50%
55
7%
362
43%
2
0%
l. Campus food service
529
63%
77
9%
235
28%
1
0%
m. E-learning support
513
61%
50
6%
272
32%
7
1%
n. Parking
554
66%
253
30%
32
4%
3
0%
o. TMCC's Web site
768
91%
58
7%
13
2%
3
0%
p. Testing Center
549
65%
26
3%
264
31%
3
0%
q. Services at sites other than Dandini
541
64%
12
1%
282
33%
7
1%
3. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Unable to
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Evaluate Response
Agree
Disagree
a. I was satisfied with the variety of courses offered.
774
92%
46
5%
12
1%
10
1%
b. In general, I found the courses to be intellectually stimulating.
799
95%
23
3%
11
1%
9
1%
c. I could sign up for the classes required in my major.
764
91%
56
7%
12
1%
10
1%
d. I had access to faculty outside of class.
751
89%
26
3%
55
7%
10
1%
e. I was satisfied with the quality of instruction.
783
93%
34
4%
14
2%
11
1%
Throughout my studies at TMCC:
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Graduate Survey
Truckee Meadows Community College
2011-12
Number of Respondents = 842
4. OVERALL SATISFACTION
Unable to
No
Evaluate Response
Agree
Disagree
a. TMCC has helped me meet the goals I expected to achieve.
781
93%
28
3%
21
2%
12
1%
b. My experiences here have equipped me to deal with possible
career changes.
733
87%
38
5%
60
7%
11
1%
c. TMCC prepared me well to further my education.
776
92%
24
3%
29
3%
13
2%
d. TMCC prepared me well for a future career.
738
88%
40
5%
53
6%
11
1%
e. TMCC is equally supportive of men and women.
782
93%
7
1%
42
5%
11
1%
f. TMCC is equally supportive of all racial/ethnic groups.
763
91%
13
2%
55
7%
11
1%
675
80%
39
5%
117
14%
11
1%
h. I am proud of my accomplishments at TMCC.
796
95%
15
2%
20
2%
11
1%
i. I feel safe on the TMCC campus.
798
95%
16
2%
16
2%
12
1%
g. TMCC welcomes and uses feedback from students to improve
the College.
5. DEMOGRAPHICS
a. Please indicate your gender:
Male
Female
No Response
Total
#
312
522
8
842
%
37%
62%
1%
100%
b. Please indicate your age:
Under 25
25 - 34
35 - 49
50 or over
No response
Total
#
405
36
129
259
13
842
%
48%
4%
15%
31%
2%
100%
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Graduate Survey
Truckee Meadows Community College
2011-12
Number of Respondents = 842
5. DEMOGRAPHICS (cont.)
c. What is you racial/ethnic background? Mark only one:
African American/Black
Asian/Pacific Islander
Hispanic/Latino
Native American
White
Other
2 or more
No Response
Total
#
22
73
113
26
566
16
9
17
842
%
3%
9%
13%
3%
67%
2%
1%
2%
100%
d. 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
#
313
192
135
71
36
62
33
842
%
37%
23%
16%
8%
4%
7%
4%
100%
e. Are you the first in your family to graduate from college?
Yes
No
Don't know
No response
Total
#
296
482
32
32
842
%
35%
57%
4%
4%
100%
f. 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
#
164
435
112
113
18
842
%
19%
52%
13%
13%
2%
100%
g. While attending TMCC did you mostly work: (select one)
Full-time
Part-time
Didn't work
No response
Total
#
389
289
134
30
842
%
46%
34%
16%
4%
100%
h. After graduation, do you expect to work in a job related to your education at TMCC?
Yes
No
Don't know
No response
Total
#
534
136
147
25
842
%
63%
16%
17%
3%
100%
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Graduate Survey
Truckee Meadows Community College
2011-12
Number of Respondents = 842
5. DEMOGRAPHICS (cont.)
i. Do you expect your income to increase as a result of your education at TMCC?
Yes
No
Don't know
No response
Total
#
538
131
142
31
842
%
64%
16%
17%
4%
100%
j. After graduation, do you expect to work:
Full-time
Part-time
Don't expect to work
No response
Total
#
575
181
60
26
842
%
68%
21%
7%
3%
100%
k. After graduation, are you going to continue your education?
Yes, immediately
Maybe in the future
No
No response
Total
#
590
216
17
19
842
%
70%
26%
2%
2%
100%
a. Are you currently employed?
Yes
No
No response
Total
#
553
259
30
842
%
66%
31%
4%
100%
a2. Do you have the same job as prior to starting TMCC?
Yes
No
No response
Total
#
263
439
140
842
%
31%
52%
17%
100%
a3. Have you had a job promotion since starting TMCC?
Yes
No
No response
Total
#
235
462
145
842
%
28%
55%
17%
100%
a4. Are you currently employed in your field of study?
Yes
No
No response
Total
#
161
540
141
842
%
19%
64%
17%
100%
b. Are you currently seeking employment?
Yes
No
No response
Total
#
333
467
42
842
%
40%
55%
5%
100%
6. EMPLOYMENT
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