1. Topic #1 – COMPLETERS (Graduation and Transfer) Key AC Evidence Provided by Amarillo College Offices of Institutional Research and Outcomes Assessments

2. Graduation Data

3. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Accountability System 6-Year Graduation Rate (%) - Baccalaureate (AC compared to large college peer group)

4. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Accountability System 6-Year Graduation Rate (%) - Associates (AC compared to large college peer group)

5. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Accountability System 6-Year Graduation Rate (%) - Certificates (AC compared to large college peer group)

6. Transfer Data

7. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Accountability System Students who transfer to a senior institution (%) (AC compared to large college peer group)

8. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Automated Student & Adult Learner Follow-Up System AC Students Transferring by Institution (2006-2007 Graduates, Completers & Non-Returners) Most to Least

9. National Student Clearinghouse AC Students Transferring by Institution (2007-2008 Graduates, Completers & Non-Returners) Most to Least Other notables: Eastern New Mexico University 10 Oklahoma State University 9 Clovis Community College 8

10. Student Engagement Data Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) relevant to Graduation and Transfer

11. COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT How important are the services to you? SCALE: 1=Not at all, 2=Somewhat, 3=Very Student CategoryAC Mean Other Large Colleges Mean 2009 CCSSE Cohort Mean Academic advising/planning All Students Part-Time Full-Time 2.65 2.63 2.69 2.52 2.49 2.58 2.52 2.48* 2.58 Career counseling All Students Part-Time Full-Time 2.41 2.39 2.45 2.30 2.28 2.35 2.29 2.26 2.34 Job placement assistance All Students Part-Time Full-Time 2.07 2.04 2.15 2.03 1.99 2.07 2.04 1.99 2.10 Peer or other tutoring All Students Part-Time Full-Time 2.23 2.24 2.22 2.11 2.07 2.17 2.10 2.06* 2.16 Skill labs (writing, math, etc.) All Students Part-Time Full-Time 2.30 2.31 2.30 2.19 2.15 2.25 2.19 2.15 2.25 *Significant differences at the p <.001 level and have an effect size greater than or equal to.2 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) Relevant Information from AC Student Responses and Best Practices for Completers

12. COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT - Continued How important are the services to you? SCALE: 1=Not at all, 2=Somewhat, 3=Very Student CategoryAC Mean Other Large Colleges Mean 2009 CCSSE Cohort Mean Financial aid advising All Students Part-Time Full-Time 2.51 2.49 2.56 2.36 2.31 2.44 2.40 2.33 2.49 Computer lab All Students Part-Time Full-Time 2.48 2.46 2.53 2.43 2.36 2.53 2.44 2.36 2.55 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) Relevant Information from AC Student Responses and Best Practices for Completers

13. COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT How satisfied are you with the services? SCALE: 1=Not at all, 2=Somewhat, 3=Very Student CategoryAC Mean Other Large Colleges Mean 2009 CCSSE Cohort Mean Academic advising/planning All Students Part-Time Full-Time 2.37 2.32 2.47 2.18* 2.49* 2.58* 2.23* 2.21 2.24* Career counseling All Students Part-Time Full-Time 2.26 2.25 2.27 2.04* 2.28* 2.35* 2.05* 2.07* Job placement assistance All Students Part-Time Full-Time 1.95 1.92 2.01 1.80* 1.99 2.07* 1.83 1.79 1.87 Peer or other tutoring All Students Part-Time Full-Time 2.25 2.21 2.34 2.14 2.07 2.17* 2.15 2.13 2.18* Skill labs (writing, math, etc.) All Students Part-Time Full-Time 2.36 2.33 2.42 2.25 2.15 2.25* 2.26 2.24 2.28* *Significant differences at the p <.001 level and have an effect size greater than or equal to.2 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) Relevant Information from AC Student Responses and Best Practices for Completers

14. COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT - Continued How satisfied are you with the services? SCALE: 1=Not at all, 2=Somewhat, 3=Very Student CategoryAC Mean Other Large Colleges Mean 2009 CCSSE Cohort Mean Financial aid advising All Students Part-Time Full-Time 2.37 2.31 2.49 2.14* 2.31 2.44* 2.20* 2.17 2.24* Computer lab All Students Part-Time Full-Time 2.50 2.47 2.57 2.48 2.36 2.53 2.49 2.47 2.53 *Significant differences at the p <.001 level and have an effect size greater than or equal to.2 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) Relevant Information from AC Student Responses and Best Practices for Completers

15. FACULTY SKILLS About how many hours do you spend in a typical 7-day week doing the following? HoursAll Faculty Part-TimeFull-Time reflecting and working on ways to improve my teaching None 1 to 4 5 to 8 9 or more 2% 66% 17% 15% 2% 76% 13% 9% 2% 62% 19% 17% mentoring other faculty None 1 to 4 5 to 8 9 or more 58% 36% 4% 3% 89% 11% 0% 42% 48% 5% 4% working with students on activities other than course work None 1 to 4 5 to 8 9 or more 57% 33% 9% 2% 82% 18% 0% 44% 41% 13% 2% involved in other interactions with students outside the classroom None 1 to 4 5 to 8 9 or more 38% 49% 11% 3% 60% 38% 0% 2% 27% 55% 16% 2% Community College Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (CCFSSE) Relevant Information from AC Student Responses and Best Practices for Completers

16. ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT In your experience at this college during the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following? SCALE: 1=Never, 2=Sometimes, 3=Often, 4=Very often Student CategoryAC Mean Other Large Colleges Mean 2009 CCSSE Cohort Mean Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's standards or experiences All Students Part-Time Full-Time 2.44 2.33 2.67 2.53 2.47 2.60 2.54 2.49 2.62 Worked with instructors on activities other than coursework All Students Part-Time Full-Time 1.31 1.26 1.41 1.39 1.32 1.47 1.41 1.33 1.50 Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class All Students Part-Time Full-Time 2.46 2.37 2.65 2.55 2.51 2.62 2.56 2.52 2.62 Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with instructors outside of class All Students Part-Time Full-Time 1.65 1.59 1.79 1.72 1.64 1.83 1.74 1.65 1.84 *Significant differences at the p <.001 level and have an effect size greater than or equal to.2 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) Relevant Information from AC Student Responses & Recurring Themes for Completers

17. ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT How much does this college emphasize each of the following? SCALE: 1=Very little, 2=Some, 3=Quite a bit, 4=Very much Student CategoryAC Mean Other Large Colleges Mean 2009 CCSSE Cohort Mean Encouraging you to spend significant amounts of time studying All Students Part-Time Full-Time 3.08 3.00 3.28 2.95 2.91 3.02* 2.97 2.92 3.03* Helping you cope with your non-academic responsibilities (work, family, etc.) All-Students Part-Time Full-Time 2.00 1.96 2.07 1.93 1.89 1.98 1.94 1.90 2.00 *Significant differences at the p <.001 level and have an effect size greater than or equal to.2 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) Relevant Information from AC Student Responses & Recurring Themes for Completers

18. FAMILY/SOCIAL SCALE: 1=Not very, 2=Somewhat, 3=Quite a bit, 4=Extremely Student CategoryAC Mean Other Large Colleges Mean 2009 CCSSE Cohort Mean How supportive are your friends of your attending this college? All Students Part-Time Full-Time 3.39 3.37 3.44 3.20* 3.21 3.20* 3.24 3.24* How supportive is your immediate family of your attending this college? All Students Part-Time Full-Time 3.70 3.48* 3.46* 3.50 3.51* 3.49* 3.54* How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this college? All-Students Part-Time Full-Time 3.36 3.35 3.37 3.14* 3.15* 3.13* 3.16* 3.17* 3.15* *Significant differences at the p <.001 level and have an effect size greater than or equal to.2 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) Relevant Information from AC Student Responses & Recurring Themes for Completers

19. FAMILY/SOCIAL Mark the box that best represents the quality of your relationships with people at this college. SCALE: 1=Unfriendly, unsupportive, sense of alienation to 7=Friendly, supportive, sense of belonging Student CategoryAC Mean Other Large Colleges Mean 2009 CCSSE Cohort Mean Relationships with other students All Students Part-Time Full-Time 5.61 5.55 5.74 5.40 5.39 5.42* 5.49 5.46 5.53 Relationships with instructors All Students Part-Time Full-Time 5.88 5.89 5.62* 5.68 5.55* 5.67 5.73 5.60* Relationships with administrative personnel and offices All Students Part-Time Full-Time 5.50 5.53 5.42 4.86* 4.89* 4.81* 4.99* 5.00* 4.97* *Significant differences at the p <.001 level and have an effect size greater than or equal to.2 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) Relevant Information from AC Student Responses & Recurring Themes for Completers

20. ECONOMIC How much does this college emphasize each of the following? SCALE: 1=Very little, 2=Some, 3=Quite a bit, 4=Very much Student CategoryAC Mean Other Large Colleges Mean 2009 CCSSE Cohort Mean Providing the support you need to thrive socially All Students Part-Time Full-Time 2.16 2.10 2.29 2.13 2.07 2.21 2.14 2.07 2.23 Providing the financial support you need to afford your education All Students Part-Time Full-Time 2.58 2.51 2.74 2.35* 2.25* 2.51* 2.43 2.30 2.59 Providing the support you need to help you succeed at this college All Students Part-Time Full-Time 3.12 3.07 3.23 2.95 2.92 3.01* 2.97 2.93 3.02* *Significant differences at the p <.001 level and have an effect size greater than or equal to.2 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) Relevant Information from AC Student Responses & Recurring Themes for Completers

21. NON-COMPLETERS How likely is it that the following issues would cause you to withdraw from class or from this college? SCALE: 1=Never, 2=Sometimes, 3=Often, 4=Very Often Student CategoryAC Mean Other Large Colleges Mean 2009 CCSSE Cohort Mean Transfer to a 4-year college or university All Students Part-Time Full-Time 2.34 2.32 2.38 2.57 2.46 2.76* 2.44 2.34 2.59 Working full-time All Students Part-Time Full-Time 2.18 2.20 2.13 2.19 2.25 2.10 2.16 2.21 2.10 Caring for dependents All-Students Part-Time Full-Time 1.95 1.98 1.88 1.91 1.94 1.87 1.92 1.94 1.89 Academically unprepared All-Students Part-Time Full-Time 1.74 1.73 1.76 1.70 1.68 1.73 1.67 1.65 1.70 Lack of financesAll-Students Part-Time Full-Time 2.64 2.66 2.60 2.42 2.43 2.39 2.43 2.44 2.43 *Significant differences at the p <.001 level and have an effect size greater than or equal to.2 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) Relevant Information from AC Student Responses & Recurring Themes for Completers

22. Questions Delton Moore Director of Institutional Research dlmoore@actx.edu Kara Larkan-Skinner Director of Outcomes Assessments kdlarkanskinner@actx.edu Copyright Amarillo College 2009