2003 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) SVC Office of Institutional Research Dr. Maureen Pettitt, Director Ms. Leslie Croot, Analyst

Presentation Topics  CCSSE –Overview of Survey –2003 Administration  Findings –Demographics –Student Engagement/Effort –Student Satisfaction  Findings Related to General Education –from 2 – 3 p.m. today in this room

CCSSE Overview  Emphasis on student engagement and student learning (e.g., Astin, Tinto, Pace)  Adapted from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)  Funding from Lumina Foundation for Education and Pew Charitable Trusts  Administered by Community College Leadership Program at UTA  Pilot test in 2001; field test in 2002

2003 CCSSE: National & Regional Surveys  National –93 community colleges –65,300 usable surveys  Northwest Consortium –Six WA community colleges & one in BC –3,480 usable surveys –SBCTC paid UTA for the inclusion/analysis of 19 additional questions, items agreed to by all six consortium colleges and SBCTC

2003 CCSSE: SVC Surveys  Sample selected from spring class info sent to UTA (dept, enrolled, campus, days/time) –ABE and ESL courses not included  Survey administration arranged with faculty during May 2003  Script read to students; approximately 50 minutes allowed for survey completion  Comparability between CCSSE and CCSEQ on many items

A special THANKS to the faculty who let us “borrow” their class time… and the students!

2003 CCSSE: SVC Surveys  Surveyed 850 students in 60 classes at MV and WI campuses, plus small sample from So Whidbey Ctr & San Juan Ctr  Piloted a distance education version, but poor response rate; not included in analysis  765 useable surveys included in the analysis, from students in on-ground courses

Demographics  General  Gender  Ethnicity  First Generation  Primary Reason for Attending  Weekly Activities

General Characteristics  Most of the students surveyed were: –Attending full-time (81%) –Taking on-ground courses primarily (96%) –Taking courses during the day (87%)  Slightly over half were 22 years of age or younger  Three-quarters started their college career at SVC  Most (72%) intended to re-enroll at the college in Summer or Fall 2003

Gender Over-sampled male students by 8%

Ethnicity Over-sampled Caucasian students by 4.5 %

First Generation  Definition: student has no college experience, and neither parent has earned a degree beyond a high school diploma –National = 32% –Northwest Consortium = 25% –SVC = 27%

Reason for Attending (%)

Weekly Activities Preparing for class Working for pay off campus Providing care for dependents 0 hrs11-20 hrs30 + hrs SVC 1.63 NWC 1.48 SVC 2.44 NWC 2.28 SVC 2.17 NWC 2.60

Student Engagement/Effort  Most Frequent Activities  Least Frequent Activities  Student-Faculty Interaction  Academic Effort

Activities: Most Frequent*  Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information from various sources – 31.1%  Prepared two or more drafts of a paper before turning it in – 29.5%  Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions – 27.1%  Used an electronic medium (list-serv, chat group, Internet, etc.) to discuss or complete an assignment – 24.0% * 20% or more reported doing this “Very Often”

Activities: Most Frequent*  Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class (students, family members, co-workers, etc.) – 23.5%  Worked with other students on projects during class – 22.7%  Had serious conversations with students who differ from you in terms of their religious beliefs, political opinions, or personal values – 20.5% * 20% or more reported doing this “Very Often”

Activities: Least Frequent*  Participated in a community-based project as part of a regular course – 67.5%  Worked with instructors on activities other than coursework – 62.0%  Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary) – 59.4%  Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with instructors outside of class – 35.5% * 20% or more reported they had “Never” done this

Activities: Least Frequent*  Used an electronic medium (list-serv, chat group, Internet, etc.) to discuss or complete an assignment – 23.3%  Come to class without completing readings or assignments – 22.3%  Talked about career plans with an instructor or advisor – 20.9%  Used to communicate with an instructor – 20.4% * 20% or more reported they had “Never” done this

Student-Faculty Interaction In your experience at this college during the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following: Used to communicate with an instructor?

Student-Faculty Interaction In your experience at this college during the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following: Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor?

Student-Faculty Interaction In your experience at this college during the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following: Talked about career plans with a faculty member or advisor?

Student-Faculty Interaction In your experience at this college during the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following: Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with faculty members outside of class?

Student-Faculty Interaction In your experience at this college during the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following: Worked with instructors on activities other than coursework?

Academic Effort In your experience at this college, about how often have you worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor’s standards or expectations?

Academic Effort How much does this college encourage you to spend significant amounts of time studying?

Academic Effort About how many hours do you spend each week preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, rehearsing, doing homework, or other activities related to your program)?

Student Satisfaction  Availability of Classes*  Quality of Instruction*  Meeting Educational Objectives*  Campus Climate*  Campus Safety*  Student Services  Recommend to Friend or Family Member  Rate Entire Educational Experience * Northwest Consortium Additional Questions

“How satisfied are you with the availability of classes you need to meet your educational goal?”

“How satisfied are you with the quality of instruction at your college?”

“To what extent are you meeting your educational objectives?”

“To what extent is your college a comfortable environment for all students; that is, an environment free of harassment of any kind (racial, sexual, or other harassment)?”

“As a student at this college, how safe do you feel on campus?” Percent responding “Very Safe” 0%100% % % %

Satisfaction with Student Services

Overall Satisfaction Items  “Would you recommend this college to a friend or family member?” –National  95% said “Yes” they would –NW Consortium  92% –SVC  94%  “How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this college?” –National  86% rated their experience “Excellent” or “Good” –NW  83% –SVC  84%

This is just the tip of the iceberg! This data gives us some insight into student perceptions and behaviors…  How can we use this to improve programs and/or services?  What other data would help you with that effort?

Thanks for your attention …