Summary SCC Employee Self-Study Survey Fall 2014
Overall Summary of the SCC Fall 2014 Employee
Accreditation Standards Survey
M. Buechner, November 2014
Q1 Are you familiar with the following
mission statement, which is published in
our college catalog, website, and student
guide?
Answered: 174
Skipped: 3
Yes
90.80%
No
0%
9.20%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
Q2 The mission and vision statements provide
adequate direction to the college.
Answered: 174
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 3
31.61%
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don't Know
55.17%
6.32%
2.30%
4.60%
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Q3 The unit-based planning process is effective in my
area or department.
Answered: 167
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 10
13.17%
Agree
47.31%
Disagree
22.16%
Strongly
Disagree
2.40%
Don’t Know
14.97%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q4 The College is moving in a satisfactory and
positive direction.
Answered: 166
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 11
10.24%
Agree
52.41%
Disagree
Disagree
Don’t Know
20.48%
6.02%
10.84%
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Q5 My area or department uses research and/or
evaluation to improve services/programs.
Answered: 167
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 10
19.76%
Agree
54.49%
Disagree
13.77%
Strongly
Disagree
3.59%
Don’t Know
8.38%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
Q6 My department has sufficient access, training, and
support for research and data resources to adequately
address institutional effectiveness.
Answered: 167
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 10
8.98%
Agree
46.11%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
23.35%
8.38%
13.17%
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Q7 The mission statement is effectively linked to
the goals of the institution.
Answered: 166
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 11
18.07%
Agree
60.84%
Disagree
7.83%
Strongly
Disagree
4.22%
Don’t Know
9.04%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
Q8 Progress toward mission/vision accomplishment
is regularly assessed.
Answered: 166
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 11
13.25%
Agree
43.37%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
16.27%
4.82%
22.29%
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Q9 Data are regularly evaluated by the college
to assess institutional effectiveness and
provide insight into actions needed for
continuous process improvement.
Answered: 165
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 12
13.94%
Agree
53.33%
Disagree
10.30%
Strongly
Disagree
4.24%
Don’t Know
18.18%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q10 Data that informs decision making is used
as a basis for developing goals and objectives
for the college.
Answered: 166
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 11
10.24%
Aree
49.40%
Disagree
Disagree
Don’t Know
13.25%
4.22%
22.89%
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Q11 The college ensures the quality of instruction,
academic rigor, and educational effectiveness of
its programs regardless of service location or
instructional delivery method.
Answered: 152
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 25
16.45%
Agree
48.03%
Disagree
17.11%
Strongly
Disagree
1.97%
Don’t Know
16.45%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q12 The college relies on research and analysis to
identify student learning needs.
Answered: 149
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 28
11.41%
Agree
52.35%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
12.75%
3.36%
20.13%
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Q13 Instructional programs meet the diverse
educational and developmental needs of its students.
Answered: 152
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 25
12.50%
Agree
52.63%
Disagree
23.68%
Strongly
Disagree
3.29%
Don’t Know
7.89%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q14 The college relies on faculty expertise
and advisory committees on matters of
curriculum policy, design, and procedures.
Answered: 152
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 25
19.08%
Agree
56.58%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
12.50%
2.63%
9.21%
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Answered: 151
Skipped: 26
Q15 The college recognizes the central role
of faculty for establishing quality,
measuring student learning outcomes, and
improving instructional courses and
programs.
Strongly Agree
18.54%
Agree
49.01%
Disagree
14.57%
Strongly
Disagree
3.97%
Don’t Know
13.91%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q16 The college uses delivery modes and
teaching methodologies that reflect the
diverse needs and learning styles of its
students.
Answered: 150
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 27
14.67%
Agree
48.67%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
21.33%
1.33%
14.00%
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Q17 The college awards degrees and
certificates based on student achievement
of a program’s stated learning outcomes.
Answered: 152
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 25
22.37%
Agree
59.21%
Disagree
Disagree
5.26%
0.66%
Don’t Know
12.50%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q18 Students who successfully complete
the general education requirements
demonstrate competence in the general
education learning outcomes.
Answered: 149
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 28
16.11%
Agree
43.62%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
8.05%
0.67%
31.54%
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Q19 Students who successfully complete a
vocational or certificate program have
adequate skills for licensure,
certification, or to enter the workplace.
Answered: 149
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 28
24.16%
Agree
44.97%
Disagree
2.68%
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
28.19%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
Q20 The information provided in college
publications (e.g., catalog, class schedule,
college web site) is current, clearly stated,
and accurate.
Answered: 150
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 27
24.00%
Agree
57.33%
Disagree
10.00%
Strongly
Disagree
2.67%
Don’t Know
6.00%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
10 / 47
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
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Q21 Planning and resource allocation
processes for instructional programs are
clearly defined.
Answered: 149
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 28
14.09%
Agree
28.19%
Disagree
20.13%
10.74%
Disagree
Don’t Know
26.85%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
80%
90% 100%
Q22 Student learning outcomes and
associated assessment strategies for
instructional courses and programs are
determined collaboratively by faculty.
Answered: 149
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 28
18.79%
Agree
48.32%
Disagree
Disagree
11.41%
0.67%
Don’t Know
20.81%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
11 / 47
50%
60%
70%
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Q23 SCC assures the quality of student
support services and demonstrates that
these services support student learning
regardless of location or means of delivery.
Answered: 143
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 34
14.69%
Agree
46.85%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
15.38%
4.90%
18.18%
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Q24 The college provides a learning environment
that encourages personal and civic
responsibility, as well as intellectual, aesthetic,
and personal development for all of its students.
Answered: 143
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 34
16.08%
Agree
58.74%
Disagree
10.49%
Strongly
Disagree
3.50%
Don’t Know
11.19%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q25 The college demonstrates an
understanding of and concern for issues of
equity and diversity.
Answered: 142
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 35
30.99%
Agree
53.52%
Disagree
11.97%
Strongly
Disagree
2.11%
Don’t Know
1.41%
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Q26 The college’s assessment and
placement process is effective.
Answered: 142
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 35
7.75%
Agree
35.92%
Disagree
23.94%
Strongly
Disagree
5.63%
Don’t Know
26.76%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q27 SCC evaluates student support
services to assure their adequacy in
meeting identified student needs and uses
the results as the basis for improvement.
Answered: 143
Strongly Agree
11.19%
Agree
36.36%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
Skipped: 34
14.69%
2.80%
34.97%
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Q28 Planning and resource allocation
processes for student support services are
clearly defined.
Answered: 142
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 35
9.15%
Agree
31.69%
Disagree
16.20%
Strongly
Disagree
7.75%
Don’t Know
35.21%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q29 Student learning outcomes and
associated assessment strategies for
student support services are determined
collaboratively by Student Services faculty
and staff.
Answered: 142
Strongly Agree
11.97%
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Skipped: 35
28.87%
10.56%
4.93%
Don’t Know
43.66%
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Q30 The library and learning support
services for students are sufficient to
support the college’s instructional
programs and intellectual, aesthetic,
and cultural activities in whatever
format and location they are offered.
Answered: 139
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 38
19.42%
Agree
48.92%
Disagree
10.07%
1.44%
Disagree
Don’t Know
20.14%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q31 Educational materials and equipment
(e.g. library holdings, media items,
computer centers, databases, etc) are
sufficient to support educational courses,
programs, and degrees wherever offered.
Answered: 138
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 39
21.01%
Agree
41.30%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
21.01%
2.90%
13.77%
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Q32 The college systematically assesses the library
and learning support services using student learning
outcomes, faculty input, and other appropriate
measures in order to improve the effectiveness of
these services.
Answered: 137
Strongly Agree
16.79%
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Skipped: 40
27.74%
4.38%
2.92%
Don’t Know
48.18%
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Q33 Faculty members have an opportunity to make
suggestions for acquiring learning resources,
materials, and equipment.
Answered: 139
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 38
33.09%
Agree
44.60%
Disagree
2.88%
Strongly
Disagree
2.16%
Don’t Know
17.27%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q34 SCC provides students, faculty, and
staff responsible adequate access to the
library and learning support services
regardless of their location or means of
delivery.
Answered: 138
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 39
24.64%
Agree
Disagree
55.07%
10.14%
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
10.14%
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Answered: 138
Skipped: 39
Q35 The college provides appropriate
training and support to users of learning
resources.
Strongly Agree
23.91%
Agree
50.00%
Disagree
Disagree
9.42%
0.72%
Don’t Know
15.94%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q36 Planning and resource allocation
processes for learning resources are clearly
defined.
Answered: 138
Strongly Agree
13.77%
Agree
26.81%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Skipped: 39
12.32%
1.45%
Don’t Know
45.65%
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Answered: 139
Skipped: 38
Q37 Faculty members have access to
adequate distance education training to
support their instructional role.
Strongly Agree
13.67%
Agree
34.53%
Disagree
15.83%
Strongly
Disagree
2.16%
Don’t Know
33.81%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q38 In my opinion, the college has distance
education policies and procedures that
ensure that all courses meet the same level
of academic rigor.
Answered: 138
Strongly Agree
10.14%
Agree
25.36%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
Skipped: 39
27.54%
7.97%
28.99%
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Answered: 134
Skipped: 43
Q39 Planning and resource allocation
processes for classified staffing resources
Strongly Agree
8.96%
Agree
16.42%
Disagree
20.15%
Strongly
Disagree
12.69%
Don’t Know
41.79%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q40 Planning and resource allocation
processes for adjunct faculty resources are
clearly defined.
Answered: 135
Strongly Agree
8.89%
Agree
24.44%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
Skipped: 42
22.96%
8.15%
35.56%
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Answered: 134
Skipped: 43
Q41 Planning and resource allocation processes for
full-time faculty resources are clearly defined
Strongly Agree
15.67%
Agree
32.84%
Disagree
16.42%
Strongly
Disagree
4.48%
Don’t Know
30.60%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Q42 I am clear about the processes by
which I am evaluated.
Answered: 135
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 42
30.37%
Agree
54.07%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
11.11%
3.70%
0.74%
22 / 47
80%
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Q43 The college demonstrates appropriate
understanding and concern for faculty and
staff equity and diversity.
Answered: 136
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 41
22.79%
Agree
45.59%
Disagree
19.85%
Strongly
Disagree
7.35%
Don’t Know
4.41%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q44 Staffing in my department or work area
is sufficient to provide quality service.
Answered: 136
Strongly Agree
11.03%
Agree
36.76%
Disagree
33.09%
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
Skipped: 41
18.38%
0.74%
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Q45 The staff in my department/work area
is qualified and maintains up-to-date
knowledge.
Answered: 134
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 43
23.88%
Agree
58.21%
Disagree
13.43%
Strongly
Disagree
2.99%
Don’t Know
1.49%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q46 There are sufficient opportunities
provided for me to learn something new that
might help me in my work.
Answered: 133
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 44
19.55%
Agree
50.38%
Disagree
21.05%
8.27%
Disagree
Don’t Know
0.75%
24 / 47
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Q47 Current hiring practices secure the
best candidates possible for available
positions.
Answered: 136
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 41
11.76%
Agree
33.82%
Disagree
31.62%
Strongly
Disagree
16.18%
Don’t Know
6.62%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Q48 Current performance review
procedures give employees accurate
feedback and encourage improvement.
Answered: 134
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 43
11.94%
Agree
50.75%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
23.88%
8.96%
4.48%
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Q49 I feel safe on campus during the day
and the evening.
Answered: 135
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 42
21.48%
Agree
57.04%
Disagree
19.26%
1.48%
Disagree
Don't Know
0.74%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q50 I have opportunities to participate in
the governance process with regard to
personal and other safety matters.
Answered: 134
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 43
21.64%
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don't Know
58.96%
8.96%
3.73%
6.72%
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Q51 I have access to enough information
about crime and accident prevention.
Answered: 136
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 41
23.53%
Agree
62.50%
Disagree
11.03%
Strongly
Disagree
Don't Know
2.94%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q52 Overall, the campus buildings provide
a safe and healthy environment in which to
work and learn.
Answered: 136
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 41
15.44%
Agree
58.82%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don't Know
17.65%
5.15%
2.94%
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Q53 My assigned workspace is adequate for
me to carry out my job.
Answered: 135
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 42
18.52%
Agree
57.04%
Disagree
17.78%
Strongly
Disagree
5.19%
Don't Know
1.48%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q54 The equipment provided or that is
accessible to me is satisfactory to do my
job.
Answered: 136
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 41
17.65%
Agree
55.15%
Disagree
Disagree
20.59%
6.62%
Don't Know
28 / 47
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Q55 The college has adequate physical
accommodations for people with
disabilities.
Answered: 135
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 42
13.33%
Agree
49.63%
Disagree
16.30%
Strongly
Disagree
2.22%
Don't Know
18.52%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Q56 Planning and resource allocation
processes for facilities resources are
clearly defined.
Answered: 134
Strongly Agree
14.18%
Agree
25.37%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don't Know
Skipped: 43
22.39%
7.46%
30.60%
29 / 47
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Q57 Student learning needs are central to
the planning, development, and design of
new facilities.
Answered: 135
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 42
16.30%
Agree
31.85%
Disagree
16.30%
Strongly
Disagree
7.41%
Don't Know
28.15%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q58 Opportunities exist for me to
participate in the governance process with
regards to college facilities, including my
work environment.
Answered: 134
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 43
16.42%
Agree
45.52%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don't Know
18.66%
6.72%
12.69%
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Q59 Planning and resource allocation
processes for information technology
resources are clearly defined.
Answered: 133
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 44
13.53%
Agree
28.57%
Disagree
18.80%
Strongly
Disagree
6.02%
Don’t Know
33.08%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q60 The college provides appropriate
access to technological resources including
hardware and software.
Answered: 134
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 43
11.94%
Agree
58.96%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
18.66%
3.73%
6.72%
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Q61 The college provides sufficient
professional support staff in support of
technology.
Answered: 134
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 43
18.66%
Agree
48.51%
Disagree
21.64%
Strongly
Disagree
5.97%
Don’t Know
5.22%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Q62 The college provides opportunity to
participate in appropriate technology
training programs.
Answered: 134
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 43
17.16%
Agree
57.46%
Disagree
13.43%
Strongly
Disagree
5.97%
Don’t Know
5.97%
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Answered: 135
Skipped: 42
Q63 The college provides consistent
financial support for both maintenance and
improvement (new acquisitions) of its
information technology resources,
materials, and equipment.
Strongly Agree
15.56%
Agree
37.04%
Disagree
20.74%
Strongly
Disagree
8.15%
Don’t Know
18.52%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q64 The college has professionally
qualified staff sufficient to provide training
and support to users of information
technology resources.
Answered: 133
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 44
21.05%
Agree
49.62%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
15.04%
3.01%
11.28%
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Answered: 131
Skipped: 46
Q65 Planning and resource allocation
processes for financial resources are
clearly defined.
Strongly Agree
13.74%
Agree
27.48%
Disagree
22.14%
Strongly
Disagree
8.40%
Don’t Know
28.24%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q66 My department’s/unit’s interests are
fairly represented in decision making
regarding use of financial resources.
Answered: 133
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 44
12.78%
Agree
41.35%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
21.80%
8.27%
15.79%
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Answered: 132
Skipped: 45
Q67 Decision making processes regarding
use of financial resources at SCC supports
innovation/expansion of programs.
Strongly Agree
11.36%
Agree
28.03%
Disagree
22.73%
Strongly
Disagree
11.36%
Don’t Know
26.52%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q68 Resource allocation and financial
management are handled with integrity at
SCC.
Answered: 133
Strongly Agree
16.54%
Agree
Disagree
Disagree
Don’t Know
Skipped: 44
40.60%
9.77%
6.77%
26.32%
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Answered: 132
Skipped: 45
Q69 The allocation of financial resources at
SCC is tied to the unit plans of
department’s/unit’s.
Strongly Agree
17.42%
Agree
46.21%
Disagree
9.85%
Strongly
Disagree
4.55%
Don’t Know
21.97%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q70 Processes for financial planning and
resource allocation are clearly defined.
Answered: 130
Strongly Agree
13.08%
Agree
30.00%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
Skipped: 47
24.62%
8.46%
23.85%
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Q71 Faculty and staff have the opportunity
to participate effectively in the financial
planning and resource allocation process.
Answered: 132
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 45
12.12%
Agree
38.64%
Disagree
18.94%
10.61%
Disagree
Don’t Know
19.70%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q72 The Los Rios Board of Trustees makes
responsible decisions.
Answered: 132
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 45
15.91%
Agree
Disagree
Disagree
Don’t Know
50.76%
7.58%
1.52%
24.24%
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Q73 The Los Rios Board of Trustees takes
responsible actions that support and
promote the mission and functions of SCC.
Answered: 132
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 45
16.67%
Agree
48.48%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
7.58%
0.76%
Don't Know
26.52%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q74 My senate or representative council
has sufficient opportunities to provide input
into college decisions.
Answered: 131
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 46
12.98%
Agree
45.04%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
17.56%
1.53%
22.90%
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Q75 The college practices effective
communication (clear, understood, widely
available, and current).
Answered: 131
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 46
9.92%
Agree
38.93%
Disagree
32.06%
Strongly
Disagree
16.03%
Don't Know
3.05%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q76 I understand the process for how
college policy and procedure decisions are
made.
Answered: 132
Strongly Agree
14.39%
Agree
28.79%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
Skipped: 45
36.36%
11.36%
9.09%
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Q77 The college has an effective process
for all constituent groups to participate in
the decision-making process.
Answered: 133
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 44
11.28%
Agree
33.83%
Disagree
30.08%
Strongly
Disagree
12.78%
Don’t Know
12.03%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q78 The college governance process
supports student learning programs and
services.
Answered: 132
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 45
12.88%
Agree
49.24%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
12.88%
4.55%
20.45%
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Q79 The college governance process
supports improving institutional
effectiveness.
Answered: 130
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 47
11.54%
Agree
46.92%
Disagree
16.92%
Strongly
Disagree
3.85%
Don’t Know
20.77%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q80 The college administration provides
effective leadership and management,
which support the college’s mission.
Answered: 132
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 45
9.09%
Agree
41.67%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
22.73%
15.15%
11.36%
Answered: 131
Skipped: 46
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Q81 The District administration provides
effective support to the college to define
college goals, develop plans, and establish
priorities.
Strongly Agree
7.63%
Agree
39.69%
Disagree
21.37%
Strongly
Disagree
6.11%
Don’t Know
25.19%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q82 The District and the college utilize
effective methods of communication and
exchange information in a timely and
efficient manner.
Answered: 132
Strongly Agree
6.82%
Agree
37.12%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
Skipped: 45
27.27%
9.85%
18.94%
Answered: 132
Skipped: 45
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Q83 The Los Rios District Office staff
provides services that support the mission
and functions of the college.
Strongly Agree
7.58%
Agree
49.24%
Disagree
11.36%
Strongly
Disagree
4.55%
Don’t Know
27.27%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
Q84 The college president works and
communicates effectively with the college
community.
Answered: 131
Strongly Agree
10.69%
Agree
33.59%
Disagree
22.90%
Strongly
Disagree
22.90%
Don’t Know
Skipped: 46
9.92%
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Q85 The college president works and
communicates effectively with the external
community served by the institution.
Answered: 131
Strongly Agree
Skipped: 46
9.92%
Agree
19.85%
Disagree
6.11%
9.92%
Disagree
Don't Know
54.20%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
Q86 Responsibilities are clearly defined
between the college and the district office.
Answered: 131
Strongly Agree
7.63%
Agree
31.30%
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t Know
Skipped: 46
25.95%
3.82%
31.30%
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Q87 What is your employee group?
Answered: 127
Administrative
Classified
Faculty
Skipped: 50
6.30%
32.28%
61.42%
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Q88 What is your division?
Answered: 116
Administrative
Services
President's
Staff
4.31%
0.86%
Admissions &
Records, FA ...
2.59%
Counseling &
Student...
9.48%
Matrictulation
& Student...
4.31%
Advanced
Technology
6.03%
Humanities &
Fine Arts
3.45%
Physical
Education,...
2.59%
Business
8.62%
Learning
Resources
6.90%
Language &
Literature
10.34%
Math,
Statistics &...
4.31%
Science &
Allied Health
Outreach Center
Skipped: 61
16.38%
0.86%
Behaviorial &
Social Sciences
10.34%
Instruction
Office
2.59%
Student
Services Office
6.03%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
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Q89 Number of years employed at SCC?
Answered: 116
Response Text
Less than 1
1.5
1
10 years
14
8
12
26
24
20
33
20
17
18
8
10
Many
16 years
8
6
9
5
15
12
15
11
9
6
8
12
19
8
10
16
16
23
11
5
15
35
7
1
31
Skipped: 61
17
21
over 20
12
17
21 years
13
24
10
8
29
16
24
4
10
13
16
13
11
18
1
14
20
<1
7
15
8
2
2.5
20
20
2
16
9
10
37
24
10
18
10
20
17
14
19
More than 10
7 years
4
2
18
11
17
18
15
10/15/2014
11
18
12
4
15
2
10
25
19
21
8
15
5
12
13
4
5
6
13
20
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Q90 What is your gender
Answered: 114
Skipped: 63
41.23 %
Male
58.77%
Female
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
Q91 Comments, if you are referring to a
specific question, please indicate the
question number you are referring to:
Answered: 23 Skipped: 154
Response Text
88, there is no IT Dept Option
The college has excellent participatory decision making procedures and processes, however, they
are being followed less and less. There is the appearance that decisions and directions from some
of the upper management are not communicated effectively or timely. This, in turn, causes a
"domino effect" of "hurry up and decide now, we can discuss later" type action. I do believe that
there is the best of intent to follow college processes, but it is just not being accomplished.
Lillard Hall must be rebuilt. The building rapidly deteriorating, lacks updated IT, and is not
conducive for increasing student success.
91 questions is at least 3 times longer than my attention span
most events happen with administration making the decisions behind closed door and the college
campus being informed of that decision. Not shared governance.
The college needs to facilitate the collection of data about the contribution of LRC services to
student success.
none
Classified staff are encouraged to participate in standing committees, then the supervisor will
harass you to get the work done
Best run college and district in the state!
There were multiple places in this survey where I would have preferred a neutral response rather
than agree or disagree. My answers might have been quite different if that option had been
available. I don't know is not the same as a neutral option.
You are asking a lot of my unpaid time for these surveys
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2. The mission and vision statements provide adequate direction to the college. I think the mission
and vision statement are excellent and do what they should do. However, it is impossible for two
brief items to provide adequate direction to the college, although they certainly contribute. 6. My
department has sufficient access, training, and support for research and data resources to
adequately address institutional effectiveness. Thanks to the PRIE office, we can obtain the
research and data we need. Training in this area has been minimal, consisting primarily of
demonstrating website resources or sharing the results of various institutional research. However I
think this is appropriate; the PRIE office has experts in institutional data available for consultation.
13. Instructional programs meet the diverse educational and developmental needs of its students. I
think the diverse educational needs of the students are being well addressed. However, I don’t think
all of their developmental needs are being met by the college, and I don’t think that’s a realistic
expectation. 14. The college relies on faculty expertise and advisory committees on matters of
curriculum policy, design, and procedures. I used to think this was true, until I saw how the 7145
Distance Education documents were generated. But I suppose this was a district action, rather than
a college action. 20. The information provided in college publications (e.g., catalog, class schedule,
college web site) is current, clearly stated, and accurate. For the most part this is true. But I’ve had
problems with the registrar’s office (?) applying a different graduation application deadline than the
one published elsewhere . (I can’t recall whether it was published in the class schedule or on the
SCC website). 21. Planning and resource allocation processes for instructional programs are
clearly defined. I agree that the unit planning process is mostly clearly defined. However, there is a
lot of information that isn’t generally available about what the different sources of funding are and
what are the restrictions for certain funds and how to increase the likelihood of having a funding
request approved. 22. Student learning outcomes and associated assessment strategies for
instructional courses and programs are determined collaboratively by faculty. I think that most
faculty determine SLO assessment independently rather than collaboratively. However in my
department program learning outcomes are determined collaboratively. OK, I don’t have time for
comments, since I’m only 1/3 through the survey now! 41. Planning and resource allocation
processes for full-time faculty resources are clearly defined. I think it is wrong that the district lists
sabbaticals as a benefit, and yet a faculty member may never be granted a sabbatical, despite
repeated applications. 47. Current hiring practices secure the best candidates possible for available
positions. It is an absurd process, not allowing thorough questioning of candidates and not allowing
sufficient time with the candidates. 53. My assigned workspace is adequate for me to carry out my
job. I need an additional file cabinet and I need more space for email storage.
I couldn't answer many of the questions because I didn't have the specific knowledge needed to
respond.
We are offered to be on committees, then questioned regarding our workload. We are not
encouraged to be a part of the committees, work must come first
Unfair workload for coordinators and coordinator/chairs
Too many important decisions are made without appropriate consultation with faculty. As a result,
mistakes are made that reduce my ability to teach effectively..
technology at the main campus is terrible.
Adjunct position -- teaching 8 weeks/year.
Typo in question 10, need free form answer space
With regard to technology: Please provide laptops instead of desktops for instructors who teach
online.
Q 75 Overall communication is great, but varies by Division
Morale on this campus has been very poor in recent years and I don't see any trends towards
improvement I am not alone in the impression that other Los Rios campuses, such as ARC, get a
much more favorable allocation of resources than SCC does.
Question #52: I generally feel safe here; I do not believe all the campus environments are healthy.
It is difficult to get custodial to vacuum regularly and the air quality is often poor on the 3rd floor. (I
bring a portable air filter.) In the past, hot water has been shut off from certain restrooms. I'd like to
see more vacuuming, changing or air filters (HEPA, please) and hot water in all restrooms year
round.
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