Board of Regents' Responses to Campus Survey, 1998

Mission Statement #1 "To provide fully accredited occupational, academic, and pre-professional courses leading to certificates, associate degrees, and/or the first two years of transferable credit toward baccalaureate degrees."



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This mission statement is appropriate for Del Mar College 3 60.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission 2 50.0% 2 50.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 4 100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose 0 .0% 1 25.0% 1 25.0% 2 50.0% 4 100.0%

Mission Statement #2 "To provide students with opportunities to train for econmic independence; and to prepare for job entry, occupational advancement, and career development."



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This mission statement is appropriate for Del Mar College 4 80.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission 2 50.0% 2 50.0% 0 .0% 4 100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose 0 .0% 2 50.0% 2 50.0% 4 100.0%

Mission Statement #3 "To provide remedial work, where needed and where possible, to help entering students to perform successfully in their chosen academic or occupational fields of study."



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This mission statement is appropriate for Del Mar College 3 75.0% 1 25.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 4 100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission 1 20.0% 3 60.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose 0 .0% 2 50.0% 0 .0% 2 50.0% 4 100.0%

Mission Statement #4 "To provide students the opportunity for lifelong learning in occupational and avocational pursuits, personal enrichment, and general education based on a liberal arts curriculum."



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This mission statement is appropriate for Del Mar College 3 75.0% 1 25.0% 0 .0% 4 100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission 2 40.0% 3 60.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose 1 25.0% 1 25.0% 2 50.0% 4 100.0%

Mission Statement #5 "To provide students with opportunites to increase intellectual capacities; to develop aesthetic awareness; to expand the dimensions of personal, social, ethical, and cultural development; and to develop qualities essential to good citizenship."



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This mission statement is appropriate for Del Mar College 2 40.0% 3 60.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission 0 .0% 3 75.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 1 25.0% 4 100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose 0 .0% 2 50.0% 1 25.0% 1 25.0% 0 .0% 4 100.0%

Mission Statement #6 "To provide educational activites in cooperation with area independent school districts, other institutions of higher learning, area industries, and area military bases; and to encourage and provide cultural activities, both independent of, and in cooperation with, organizations and groups in the community."



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This mission statement is appropriate for Del Mar College 4 80.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission 1 20.0% 4 80.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose 0 .0% 2 40.0% 3 60.0% 5 100.0%



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The Del Mar College mission statement adequately reflects the College's educational role in the community 4 80.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
The Del Mar College mission statement is clear and concise and easily understood 3 60.0% 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 5 100.0%
The Del Mar College mission statement provides a useful framework for formulating specific goals 2 40.0% 3 60.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%

In the last five years I have been involved in the development or review of the mission statement in:

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Program reviews 4 100.0% 0 .0% 4 100.0%
Departmental discussion of unit plans 3 60.0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
Strategic planning 5 100.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%

Institutional Advancement

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Further changes, beyond those currently proposed, are needed in the operational procedures of the Del Mar College Foundation 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
I am aware of the goals and mission statement of the Foundation 0 .0% 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
I am aware of the policies and procedures associated with raising funds for the Former Students' Association 0 .0% 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
I have been contacted by the Former Students' Association to make a donation 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%

Educational Programs

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Del Mar College provides for its students a learning environment in which scholarly and creative achievement is encouraged 2 40.0% 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 5 100.0%
The primary responsibility for the quality of the educational program at Del Mar College resides with the faculty 1 20.0% 0 .0% 4 80.0% 5 100.0%

Please indicate whether you believe the following publications are accurate and consistent in describing the institution.

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Del Mar catalog 3 60.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Program brochures 2 50.0% 2 50.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 4 100.0%
Class schedules 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 5 100.0%
Television advertisements 2 40.0% 3 60.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Radio advertisements 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 5 100.0%
Newspaper advertisements 1 20.0% 4 80.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Del Mar College website postings 0 .0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 4 80.0% 5 100.0%

Organization and Administration

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The Del Mar Board of Regents is free from undue pressure from political, religious, or other external bodies 0 .0% 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
The Del Mar Board of Regents protects College administrators from undue pressure from political, religious, or other external bodies 0 .0% 3 60.0% 0 .0% 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 5 100.0%
There is a distinction at Del Mar College, in practice, between the policy-making responsibility of the Board of Regents and the responsibility of the administration and faculty to implement policy 0 .0% 3 60.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
The administration implements policy within a broad framework as established by the Board of Regents of Del Mar College 1 20.0% 3 60.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Board Members do not usually concern themselves with details of day-to-day activities 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 3 60.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%

Financial Resources

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After the College budget has been adopted by the Board, budgetary control is a function of administration 3 60.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
The College has an effective program of internal auditing and financial control 0 .0% 2 40.0% 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
I am aware of my fiduciary responsibility for the College and my responsibility for securing maximum investment returns consistent with the approved investment policy 3 60.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
The College is following investment policy as prescribed by the Board of Regents 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
I am aware of and avoid involvement in conflict of interest situations for investment decisions facing the College 3 60.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 1 20.0% 5 100.0%

Computer Resources and Services

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I have a need for computer access by telephone dial-up to Del Mar College computer networks 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
The software used on Del Mar College computers is up to date 0 .0% 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
A computer course where students learn to use the computer software, printer, and other computer peripherals should be required at Del Mar College 1 20.0% 3 60.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
I am knowledgeable about intellectual property rights concerning material found on the internet 0 .0% 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 3 60.0% 5 100.0%
I am knowledgeable about intellectual property rights concerning electronic instructional materials created by faculty for use in the classroom 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
A Del Mar College testing center (where students could take exams outside of class time) would be helpful for students and instructors 2 40.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
There are sufficient computer resource personnel (installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting) to meet campus needs 0 .0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
Del Mar College should hire a full-time technology instructor/trainer for faculty and staff 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 3 60.0% 5 100.0%
Technology resources are fairly distributed throughout the campus 0 .0% 1 25.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 3 75.0% 4 100.0%
Del Mar College has a clearly stated, realistic, and effective campus-wide technology plan 0 .0% 3 60.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
Del Mar College's use and availability of technology compare favorably to that of other colleges 0 .0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 3 60.0% 5 100.0%
Instructors should have the ability to use technology to improve student learning 5 100.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%

Physical Resources

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Automobile parking facilities are adequate 0 .0% 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Del Mar College provides for its students sufficient space for the learning environment so that scholarly and creative achievement is encouraged 0 .0% 3 60.0% 0 .0% 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 5 100.0%
Facilities on campus are used efficiently 0 .0% 2 40.0% 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
The general appearance and upkeep of the campus grounds are adequate 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Housekeeping in most campus buildings is efficiently carried out 0 .0% 3 60.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 1 20.0% 5 100.0%
Buildings are well maintained, including painting, floor covering, roof repairs, general maintenance, and pest control 0 .0% 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
I feel my property is safe when I am on the Del Mar campuses 0 .0% 4 80.0% 0 .0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
I feel personally safe when I am on the Del Mar campuses 1 20.0% 3 60.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 1 20.0% 5 100.0%
Campus security in offices, buildings, and grounds is adequate and effective 0 .0% 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
There is adequate lighting around campus walkways, streets, and parking lots 1 25.0% 1 25.0% 1 25.0% 0 .0% 1 25.0% 4 100.0%
Employees and students with disabilities have adequate access to buildings and grounds 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
Employees and students with disabilities have adequate reserved parking 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%

Health and Student Services

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Financial aid 5 100.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Academic advising by counselors 5 100.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Academic advising by faculty 5 100.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Personal counseling 3 60.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Career counseling 3 60.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Career information and planning 3 60.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Placement services 4 80.0% 0 .0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Job or education follow-up activities 2 40.0% 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Testing services 4 80.0% 0 .0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Health services 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Health education 2 40.0% 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Health insurance 2 50.0% 0 .0% 2 50.0% 0 .0% 4 100.0%
Childcare services 4 80.0% 0 .0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Parking 3 60.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Transportation (shuttle service or bus tokens) 2 50.0% 0 .0% 2 50.0% 0 .0% 4 100.0%
Reading Lab 5 100.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Math Learning Lab 5 100.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Writing Center 5 100.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Student Technology Center 5 100.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Student orientation 1 25.0% 3 75.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 4 100.0%
Workshops on study skills, test taking, stress management, etc 2 50.0% 2 50.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 4 100.0%
Lounge area for students in Harvin Center 3 60.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 1 20.0% 5 100.0%
Lounge area for students in Coleman Center 3 60.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 1 20.0% 5 100.0%
Food service 3 60.0% 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Special services to students with disabilities, displaced homemakers, nontraditional students, and senior citizens 4 80.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Opportunities for intern placement like Disney World 2 40.0% 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Field trips 0 .0% 2 50.0% 2 50.0% 0 .0% 4 100.0%
Study programs in other countries 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 5 100.0%
Community service projects and activities 0 .0% 3 75.0% 1 25.0% 0 .0% 4 100.0%
Campus security 4 80.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Tutoring 2 40.0% 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Mentoring program 2 40.0% 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%
Housing 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
College-operated bookstore 2 50.0% 1 25.0% 0 .0% 1 25.0% 4 100.0%
Referral to Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), Texas Rehabilitation Commission (TRC), Veterans Administration (VA) tuition assistance 4 80.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0%



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The majority of Del Mar students attend school part-time (fewer than 12 hours) Do you think the services and activities available to students meet the needs of part-time students? 4 80.0% 1 20.0% 5 100.0%
In your opinion, do the student development services at Del Mar College contribute to the cultural, social, moral, intellectual and physical development of students? 3 75.0% 1 25.0% 4 100.0%
Are you aware of the rights and responsibilities of students at Del Mar College and where you would look to get a copy of the information? 4 100.0% 0 .0% 4 100.0%

Please indicate the effectiveness of the following health services at Del Mar College.

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First aid supplies in classroom buildings 0 .0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 4 80.0% 5 100.0%
Current health information 0 .0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 1 20.0% 3 60.0% 5 100.0%
Dental hygiene services 0 .0% 3 60.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 1 20.0% 5 100.0%
Fitness information 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
Fitness facilities 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 1 20.0% 5 100.0%

Library

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The library provides quiet areas for students to study. 4 80.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 1 20.0% 5 100.0%
The library maintains adequate hours for users. 2 40.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 1 20.0% 5 100.0%
Library staff are cooperative and helpful. 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
Library staff regularly replace missing and outdated materials. 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
The number of library professionals and support staff members is adequate. 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
All library equipment is adequate and in good repair. 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
The library considers suggestions made by faculty and students concerning support services. 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 3 60.0% 5 100.0%
The library has an adequate number of computer stations. 1 20.0% 0 .0% 3 60.0% 1 20.0% 5 100.0%
The library book and research collection is sufficient to support the educational, research, and public service programs of the institution. 0 .0% 3 60.0% 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 5 100.0%
The library provides convenient and effective access to library resources. 1 25.0% 2 50.0% 0 .0% 1 25.0% 4 100.0%
Internet access is adequate. 0 .0% 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 3 60.0% 5 100.0%
Interlibrary loan service is available and efficient. 0 .0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 4 80.0% 5 100.0%
The library is readily accessible to users with disabilities. 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
The collections of printed materials are well organized. 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 3 60.0% 5 100.0%
The collections of non-print materials are well organized. 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 3 60.0% 5 100.0%
Reference services are adequate for research purposes. 0 .0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 3 60.0% 5 100.0%
The reference materials available support all of the programs, including the West Campus. 0 .0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 4 80.0% 5 100.0%
The library provides a broad range of readily accessible learning resources at both primary and distance learning sites. 0 .0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 4 80.0% 5 100.0%
The library provides effective access to both on-site and remote electronic databases. 0 .0% 3 60.0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
Library buildings are large enough to support the many services that are required. 0 .0% 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
The materials circulation system is efficient. 0 .0% 1 20.0% 1 20.0% 3 60.0% 5 100.0%
There is a wide variety of multimedia material available in the library. 0 .0% 3 60.0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
The multimedia materials at the library adequately support the College faculty's research needs. 0 .0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 4 80.0% 5 100.0%
New books and materials are purchased in a manner necessary to meet the needs of those students that are in programs where the technology changes rapidly. 0 .0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 5 100.0% 5 100.0%
Study rooms are accessible to patrons with disabilities. 0 .0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 3 60.0% 5 100.0%
The library provides study space for students who want to study in groups. 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
Computers in the library are easily accessible for patrons with disabilities. 0 .0% 3 60.0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%

Staff in the following offices are helpful, cooperative, and effective:

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Financial Aid 0 .0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
Counseling 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
Placement 0 .0% 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
Testing 0 .0% 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
Placement 0 .0% 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
Testing 0 .0% 2 40.0% 1 20.0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
Special Populations 1 20.0% 2 40.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%
Student Activities 0 .0% 3 60.0% 0 .0% 0 .0% 2 40.0% 5 100.0%

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