Faculty Responses to Campus Survey, Fall 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. 149 66.5% 71 31.7% 2 .9% 0 .0% 2 .9% 224 100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. 104 47.3% 105 47.7% 6 2.7% 2 .9% 3 1.4% 220 100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. 25 11.4% 112 51.1% 46 21.0% 25 11.4% 11 5.0% 219 100.0%

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. 134 60.1% 79 35.4% 5 2.2% 2 .9% 3 1.3% 223 100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. 86 39.4% 115 52.8% 8 3.7% 3 1.4% 6 2.8% 218 100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. 26 12.1% 109 50.7% 51 23.7% 18 8.4% 11 5.1% 215 100.0%

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. 121 54.5% 81 36.5% 11 5.0% 6 2.7% 3 1.4% 222 100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. 71 32.4% 106 48.4% 28 12.8% 4 1.8% 10 4.6% 219 100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. 31 14.2% 116 53.2% 41 18.8% 14 6.4% 16 7.3% 218 100.0%

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. 128 57.7% 81 36.5% 8 3.6% 3 1.4% 2 .9% 222 100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. 72 32.7% 120 54.5% 17 7.7% 2 .9% 9 4.1% 220 100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. 32 14.5% 108 49.1% 50 22.7% 14 6.4% 16 7.3% 220 100.0%

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. 120 53.6% 78 34.8% 19 8.5% 2 .9% 5 2.2% 224 100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. 61 27.7% 123 55.9% 25 11.4% 3 1.4% 8 3.6% 220 100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. 31 14.1% 109 49.5% 49 22.3% 14 6.4% 17 7.7% 220 100.0%

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. 122 54.7% 80 35.9% 11 4.9% 2 .9% 8 3.6% 223 100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. 56 25.5% 120 54.5% 25 11.4% 4 1.8% 15 6.8% 220 100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. 30 13.6% 105 47.7% 53 24.1% 11 5.0% 21 9.5% 220 100.0%



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The Del Mar College mission statement adequately reflects the College's educational role in the community. 97 43.5% 106 47.5% 15 6.7% 2 .9% 3 1.3% 223 100.0%
The Del Mar College mission statement is clear and concise and easily understood. 85 38.3% 110 49.5% 20 9.0% 6 2.7% 1 .5% 222 100.0%
The Del Mar College mission statement provides a useful framework for formulating specific goals. 75 34.6% 117 53.9% 17 7.8% 3 1.4% 5 2.3% 217 100.0%

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 162 73.6% 58 26.4% 220 100.0%
Departmental discussion of unit plans 185 84.9% 33 15.1% 218 100.0%
Strategic planning 99 45.2% 120 54.8% 219 100.0%

Institutional Effectiveness

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I have been involved in developing unit plans or goals in 1997 and 1998. 98 43.9% 88 39.5% 14 6.3% 2 .9% 21 9.4% 223 100.0%
Unit plan assessment findings are beneficial in improving classes or programs. 46 20.9% 103 46.8% 33 15.0% 9 4.1% 29 13.2% 220 100.0%

Please indicate your division

Arts & Sciences Business Occupational Education Library or Counseling Total

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Please indicate your division. 117 53.9% 25 11.5% 67 30.9% 8 3.7% 217 100.0%

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. 15 6.7% 50 22.4% 76 34.1% 26 11.7% 56 25.1% 223 100.0%
The Del Mar Board of Regents protects College administrators from undue pressure from political, religious, or other external bodies. 14 6.3% 64 28.7% 56 25.1% 20 9.0% 69 30.9% 223 100.0%
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. 21 9.5% 102 46.2% 37 16.7% 10 4.5% 51 23.1% 221 100.0%
The administration implements policy within a broad framework as established by the Board of Regents of Del Mar College. 22 10.0% 150 67.9% 13 5.9% 2 .9% 34 15.4% 221 100.0%
Board Members do not usually concern themselves with details of day-to-day activities. 32 14.5% 81 36.7% 40 18.1% 20 9.0% 48 21.7% 221 100.0%

Financial Resources

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The College provides sufficient financial resources to support my program. 24 10.8% 113 50.9% 48 21.6% 26 11.7% 11 5.0% 222 100.0%
The College provides me the opportunity to participate in the development of the budget. 13 5.9% 87 39.2% 64 28.8% 35 15.8% 23 10.4% 222 100.0%
The College has an effective program of internal auditing and financial control. 16 7.2% 82 37.1% 36 16.3% 17 7.7% 70 31.7% 221 100.0%
The College's purchasing policies and procedures are clear and easily understood. 8 3.6% 67 30.2% 60 27.0% 31 14.0% 56 25.2% 222 100.0%
The College has effective inventory management procedures and polices. 8 3.6% 73 32.9% 40 18.0% 15 6.8% 86 38.7% 222 100.0%
The College is following investment policy as prescribed by the Board of Regents. 11 5.0% 37 16.8% 3 1.4% 8 3.6% 161 73.2% 220 100.0%
When involved in an externally funded grant or contract, I am free to investigate and report results without influence. 14 6.5% 37 17.1% 11 5.1% 3 1.4% 152 70.0% 217 100.0%
I am aware of the College policies involving division of faculty obligations between research and teaching. 12 5.4% 77 34.8% 41 18.6% 19 8.6% 72 32.6% 221 100.0%

Faculty

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I am aware of the College's statement of principle regarding academic freedom. 40 17.9% 146 65.5% 23 10.3% 2 .9% 12 5.4% 223 100.0%
I feel free to teach, research, and publish at Del Mar College. 67 30.0% 131 58.7% 11 4.9% 8 3.6% 6 2.7% 223 100.0%
The College's procedures for termination and non-renewal of faculty contain adequate safeguards for protection of academic freedom. 20 9.1% 123 55.9% 25 11.4% 6 2.7% 46 20.9% 220 100.0%
The College encourages faculty to take the initiative for their own professional growth. 74 33.2% 120 53.8% 18 8.1% 8 3.6% 3 1.3% 223 100.0%
Del Mar College provides adequate resources to promote my professional growth. 38 17.4% 106 48.4% 51 23.3% 18 8.2% 6 2.7% 219 100.0%
I am aware that the criteria used to measure my performance as a faculty member are listed in the Policies and Procedures Manual. 55 25.0% 138 62.7% 14 6.4% 5 2.3% 8 3.6% 220 100.0%
The criteria in the Policies and Procedures Manual used to measure my performance are clearly stated. 32 14.7% 128 59.0% 30 13.8% 7 3.2% 20 9.2% 217 100.0%
The College promotion and tenure evaluation process has helped me improve my performance as a faculty member. 34 15.2% 91 40.8% 56 25.1% 14 6.3% 28 12.6% 223 100.0%
The College promotion and tenure process improves the educational program. 24 10.8% 102 45.9% 58 26.1% 18 8.1% 20 9.0% 222 100.0%
The College provides adequate guidelines for the use of results of promotion and tenure evaluations. 21 9.5% 97 43.7% 39 17.6% 19 8.6% 46 20.7% 222 100.0%
The faculty compensation scale at Del Mar College is well designed. 20 9.0% 102 45.9% 54 24.3% 28 12.6% 18 8.1% 222 100.0%
The College clearly states the policies and procedures for faculty salary increases. 41 18.6% 128 57.9% 21 9.5% 10 4.5% 21 9.5% 221 100.0%
No external pressure is applied to faculty to determine grades on any other basis than student achievement. 69 31.2% 105 47.5% 25 11.3% 10 4.5% 12 5.4% 221 100.0%
The ratio of full-time to part-time faculty at Del Mar College is appropriate. 12 5.4% 71 31.8% 62 27.8% 42 18.8% 36 16.1% 223 100.0%
The primary responsibility for the quality of the educational program at Del Mar College resides with the faculty. 71 32.0% 115 51.8% 24 10.8% 7 3.2% 5 2.3% 222 100.0%
Faculty responsibilities are assigned equitably and reasonably. 29 13.1% 107 48.2% 44 19.8% 32 14.4% 10 4.5% 222 100.0%

Please indicate the number of each of the following on-campus,non-teaching activities you participated in during the 1997-98 school year

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Faculty Council 23 10.7% 191 89.3% 214 100.0%

Please indicate the number of each of the following on-campus, non-teaching activities you participated in during the 1997-98 school year

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Faculty Council committees 134 62.3% 51 23.7% 20 9.3% 4 1.9% 6 2.8% 215 100.0%
Search committees 113 52.1% 60 27.6% 27 12.4% 11 5.1% 6 2.8% 217 100.0%
Program reviews 91 41.9% 92 42.4% 25 11.5% 2 .9% 7 3.2% 217 100.0%
Southern Association self-study committee 126 58.3% 82 38.0% 4 1.9% 2 .9% 2 .9% 216 100.0%
Departmental committees 35 15.9% 61 27.7% 52 23.6% 28 12.7% 44 20.0% 220 100.0%
College-wide committees (not previously counted) 92 43.2% 74 34.7% 26 12.2% 14 6.6% 7 3.3% 213 100.0%
Sponsorship of student groups or organizations 138 67.0% 54 26.2% 8 3.9% 3 1.5% 3 1.5% 206 100.0%

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My total for on-campus, non-teaching activities is 19 8.7% 62 28.4% 74 33.9% 38 17.4% 25 11.5% 218 100.0%

Faculty

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How many non-teaching responsibilities do you believe would seriously impair the quality of your teaching? 16 7.5% 60 28.0% 73 34.1% 38 17.8% 27 12.6% 214 100.0%

Please indicate the number of each of the following on-campus, non-teaching activities you participated in during the 1997-98 School year

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Officer, task force member, or major committee member of a professional organization 135 60.8% 48 21.6% 29 13.1% 5 2.3% 5 2.3% 222 100.0%
Editor or juror for professional publication 195 89.4% 19 8.7% 3 1.4% 0 .0% 1 .5% 218 100.0%
Publication of a book or article related to your profession 186 84.9% 17 7.8% 13 5.9% 2 .9% 1 .5% 219 100.0%
Presentation of a paper or workshop related to your profession 127 58.5% 49 22.6% 18 8.3% 10 4.6% 13 6.0% 217 100.0%
Paid or unpaid consulting in your academic area 107 48.6% 50 22.7% 24 10.9% 13 5.9% 26 11.8% 220 100.0%
Service on boards or advisory groups related to academic area 126 57.5% 62 28.3% 18 8.2% 6 2.7% 7 3.2% 219 100.0%
Public service related to academic area (judging UIL contests, etc,) 101 47.2% 67 31.3% 21 9.8% 10 4.7% 15 7.0% 214 100.0%
Other 112 60.5% 43 23.2% 21 11.4% 3 1.6% 6 3.2% 185 100.0%

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My total for off-campus, professionally-related, non-teaching activities is 30 13.7% 83 37.9% 48 21.9% 28 12.8% 30 13.7% 219 100.0%

Please indicate how many of the following public serevice activities not directlyrelated to your subject area you participated in during the 1997-98 school year

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Service on boards of civic, religious, arts or charitable organizations 118 53.4% 70 31.7% 24 10.9% 6 2.7% 3 1.4% 221 100.0%
Service as an adult leader for an on-going youth activity 168 77.4% 42 19.4% 5 2.3% 0 .0% 2 .9% 217 100.0%
Educational activities (lectures, workshops, religion classes) not related to academic area 116 53.5% 62 28.6% 17 7.8% 11 5.1% 11 5.1% 217 100.0%
Participation in the production of arts activities (not attendance) 174 80.6% 24 11.1% 6 2.8% 4 1.9% 8 3.7% 216 100.0%
Other 141 75.4% 34 18.2% 6 3.2% 0 .0% 6 3.2% 187 100.0%

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My total for public service activities not directly related to my teaching field is 54 24.4% 119 53.8% 33 14.9% 9 4.1% 6 2.7% 221 100.0%

Please indicate which of the following faculty development opportunities you have participated in during the last two years

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Workshop on campus 27 12.2% 57 25.8% 55 24.9% 32 14.5% 50 22.6% 221 100.0%
Workshop off campus 54 24.4% 47 21.3% 49 22.2% 24 10.9% 47 21.3% 221 100.0%
Leave of absence for study or research 208 95.0% 8 3.7% 1 .5% 1 .5% 1 .5% 219 100.0%
Professional meetings or conferences 37 16.8% 52 23.6% 51 23.2% 38 17.3% 42 19.1% 220 100.0%
College courses for credit 152 70.0% 21 9.7% 13 6.0% 8 3.7% 23 10.6% 217 100.0%
College courses not for credit 147 68.1% 40 18.5% 19 8.8% 4 1.9% 6 2.8% 216 100.0%
How many of your off-campus developmental activities were funded wholly or partially by the College in the last two years? 45 20.3% 39 17.6% 45 20.3% 28 12.6% 65 29.3% 222 100.0%

Faculty

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How many hours per semester (including registration) do you devote to academic advising(making out schedules and degree plans as opposed to in-office teaching conferences)? 26 12.0% 63 29.0% 49 22.6% 34 15.7% 45 20.7% 217 100.0%



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Are you a departmental chair? 16 7.4% 201 92.6% 217 100.0%

Institutional Effectiveness (dept. chairs)

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The process of developing unit plans in 1997 and 1998 was beneficial for me and my department. 7 43.8% 6 37.5% 3 18.8% 16 100.0%
Unit plan assessment findings were beneficial in improving classes, programs or services. 5 31.3% 9 56.3% 2 12.5% 16 100.0%

Financial Resources (dept. chairs)

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I am notified of budget revisions in a timely manner. 3 18.8% 11 68.8% 1 6.3% 1 6.3% 16 100.0%
After the College budget has been adopted by the board, budgetary control is a function of administration. 6 37.5% 8 50.0% 2 12.5% 0 .0% 16 100.0%
The Business Office provides me with interim budget statements on a periodic basis for guidance in staying within my budget. 9 56.3% 7 43.8% 0 .0% 0 .0% 16 100.0%

Institutional Advancement

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Further changes, beyond those currently proposed, are needed in the operational procedures of the Foundation. 22 10.0% 52 23.6% 26 11.8% 9 4.1% 111 50.5% 220 100.0%
I am aware of the goals and mission statement of the Del Mar College Foundation. 24 10.9% 96 43.6% 33 15.0% 11 5.0% 56 25.5% 220 100.0%
I am aware of the policies and procedures associated with raising funds for the Former Students 12 5.4% 38 17.2% 56 25.3% 20 9.0% 95 43.0% 221 100.0%
I have been contacted by the Former Students 23 10.5% 79 36.1% 41 18.7% 28 12.8% 48 21.9% 219 100.0%

Educational Programs

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The libraries are adequate for instructional needs. 12 22.6% 30 56.6% 7 13.2% 4 7.5% 0 .0% 53 100.0%
The computer resources are appropriate for instructional needs. 40 18.3% 127 58.0% 36 16.4% 10 4.6% 6 2.7% 219 100.0%
The instructional materials and equipment are appropriate for student needs. 29 13.1% 121 54.8% 49 22.2% 16 7.2% 6 2.7% 221 100.0%
The physical facilities are appropriate for instructional needs. 20 9.1% 86 39.3% 62 28.3% 43 19.6% 8 3.7% 219 100.0%
The instructional techniques and policies in my classes are in accord with the purpose of the institution. 84 38.4% 117 53.4% 5 2.3% 4 1.8% 9 4.1% 219 100.0%
The instructional techniques and policies in my classes are appropriate to the specific goals of the courses I teach. 105 47.5% 103 46.6% 3 1.4% 1 .5% 9 4.1% 221 100.0%
The results of the evaluation of the instruction in my classes are used to ensure quality instruction. 52 23.6% 110 50.0% 27 12.3% 12 5.5% 19 8.6% 220 100.0%
I provide students with written information about the goals and requirements of each course. 128 57.9% 80 36.2% 3 1.4% 1 .5% 9 4.1% 221 100.0%
I provide students with written information about the nature of course content. 130 59.4% 74 33.8% 4 1.8% 1 .5% 10 4.6% 219 100.0%
I provide students with written information about the methods of evaluation to be employed. 129 58.4% 72 32.6% 8 3.6% 1 .5% 11 5.0% 221 100.0%
The methods of instruction in my classes are appropriate to the capabilities of the students. 107 48.6% 104 47.3% 2 .9% 0 .0% 7 3.2% 220 100.0%
When I want to use experimental methods of instruction in my classes, my supervisors adequately support me. 84 38.0% 100 45.2% 10 4.5% 1 .5% 26 11.8% 221 100.0%
When I use experimental methods of instruction in my classes, my supervisors evaluate my results. 27 12.3% 69 31.4% 68 30.9% 11 5.0% 45 20.5% 220 100.0%

Which of the following methods of evaluaing student performance have you used in the last two years?

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Short answer examinations (multiple choice, true-false, fill in the blank) 187 85.8% 31 14.2% 218 100.0%
Essay examinations 116 53.2% 102 46.8% 218 100.0%
Final examinations 207 94.1% 13 5.9% 220 100.0%
In-class essays 82 37.6% 136 62.4% 218 100.0%
Out-of-class essays 103 47.5% 114 52.5% 217 100.0%
Research papers 118 54.1% 100 45.9% 218 100.0%
Journals or logs 94 42.9% 125 57.1% 219 100.0%
Examinations containing problems 144 65.5% 76 34.5% 220 100.0%
Attendance 165 75.7% 53 24.3% 218 100.0%
Class participation 160 73.1% 59 26.9% 219 100.0%
Collaborative projects 150 68.2% 70 31.8% 220 100.0%
Term projects 101 46.3% 117 53.7% 218 100.0%
Oral reports 121 55.3% 98 44.7% 219 100.0%
Students 123 56.7% 94 43.3% 217 100.0%
Homework 170 78.0% 48 22.0% 218 100.0%
Pop or daily quizzes 124 56.9% 94 43.1% 218 100.0%
Participation in performance (drama, music, etc.) 60 27.8% 156 72.2% 216 100.0%
Laboratory work 153 69.9% 66 30.1% 219 100.0%
Book reviews 56 25.6% 163 74.4% 219 100.0%
Field experiences 100 45.5% 120 54.5% 220 100.0%
Portfolio of work (art, composition, etc.) 64 29.4% 154 70.6% 218 100.0%

Indicate which of the following techniques you have used in the last two years to evaluate the effectiveness of your teaching?

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Student evaluations 203 94.0% 13 6.0% 216 100.0%
Individual unit plans 116 54.5% 97 45.5% 213 100.0%
Personal interviews with department chairs and deans 171 79.5% 44 20.5% 215 100.0%
Program reviews 138 63.9% 78 36.1% 216 100.0%
Previous Southern Assoc. self-study results 58 27.2% 155 72.8% 213 100.0%
Professional accreditation reports (not SACS) 64 30.3% 147 69.7% 211 100.0%
Surveys of recent graduates 103 47.9% 112 52.1% 215 100.0%
Surveys of employers of graduates 77 36.0% 137 64.0% 214 100.0%
Promotion and tenure evaluations 102 47.7% 112 52.3% 214 100.0%
Standardized tests 75 34.9% 140 65.1% 215 100.0%
Comprehensive examinations 143 66.8% 71 33.2% 214 100.0%
Results of state board or other certification examinations 61 28.2% 155 71.8% 216 100.0%
Assessments of performance of graduates in advanced programs 45 20.9% 170 79.1% 215 100.0%
Pre- and post-testing 79 36.9% 135 63.1% 214 100.0%

Educational Programs Continued

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Do Not Know/Does Not Apply Total

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My evaluation of students' performance properly measures different levels of student achievemnet 85 38.1% 127 57.0% 1 .4% 0 .0% 10 4.5% 223 100.0%
My evaluation of students demonstrates a concern for quality. 118 53.2% 95 42.8% 1 .5% 0 .0% 8 3.6% 222 100.0%
Each semester I provide a sufficient number of tests and other work to have a valid measurement of student work in the course. 124 55.9% 88 39.6% 1 .5% 0 .0% 9 4.1% 222 100.0%
If asked, I provide students with a full explanation of the reason for their grades. 149 67.1% 61 27.5% 0 .0% 0 .0% 12 5.4% 222 100.0%
I provide students with enough grades early in the semester so that they can be aware of their progress in the course. 119 53.4% 86 38.6% 4 1.8% 1 .4% 13 5.8% 223 100.0%
I am available for and encourage conferences with students. 136 61.0% 79 35.4% 0 .0% 0 .0% 8 3.6% 223 100.0%
At or by midterm I advise students who are making unsatisfactory progress. 81 36.7% 100 45.2% 22 10.0% 4 1.8% 14 6.3% 221 100.0%
If/when courses are offered in abbreviated time frames, there is sufficient opportunity for preparation, reflection and analysis of the subject matter. 46 20.7% 83 37.4% 22 9.9% 7 3.2% 64 28.8% 222 100.0%
Del Mar College provides for its students a learning environment in which scholarly and creative achievement is encouraged. 58 26.0% 135 60.5% 17 7.6% 4 1.8% 9 4.0% 223 100.0%
The College adequately supports its Continuing Education programs with all necessary resources and services. 30 13.5% 85 38.3% 21 9.5% 5 2.3% 81 36.5% 222 100.0%

If you teach in a specialized occupational area, please indicate if you use each of the following to ensure that andeffective relationship exists between the content of the course and current practices in the field.

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Advisory committees 91 87.5% 13 12.5% 104 100.0%
Exchanges or cooperatives with personnel in the field of specialization 83 81.4% 19 18.6% 102 100.0%
Periodic review by accrediting agencies in the field 70 66.7% 35 33.3% 105 100.0%
Periodic inspection by state agency officials 54 54.5% 45 45.5% 99 100.0%
Current work experience in the area 84 81.6% 19 18.4% 103 100.0%
Participation in professional or trade organizations 91 85.8% 15 14.2% 106 100.0%

Educational Programs Continued

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Do Not Know/Does Not Apply Total

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The number of advisees assigned to faculty advisors is reasonable. 29 14.4% 94 46.8% 32 15.9% 11 5.5% 35 17.4% 201 100.0%
Orientation and advisement programs are helpful to students. 51 25.2% 115 56.9% 11 5.4% 4 2.0% 21 10.4% 202 100.0%

Indicate whether you believe the following publications are accurate andconsistent in describing the institution and rigorously adhere to principles of good educational practice

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Do Not Know/Does Not Apply Total

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Del Mar catalog 60 29.0% 132 63.8% 9 4.3% 3 1.4% 3 1.4% 207 100.0%
Program brochures 51 24.8% 132 64.1% 6 2.9% 1 .5% 16 7.8% 206 100.0%
Class schedules 48 23.3% 128 62.1% 22 10.7% 4 1.9% 4 1.9% 206 100.0%
Television advertisements 36 17.5% 108 52.4% 32 15.5% 14 6.8% 16 7.8% 206 100.0%
Radio advertisements 28 13.6% 93 45.1% 25 12.1% 9 4.4% 51 24.8% 206 100.0%
Newspaper advertisements 35 17.1% 115 56.1% 22 10.7% 11 5.4% 22 10.7% 205 100.0%
Del Mar College website postings 41 19.8% 96 46.4% 14 6.8% 4 1.9% 52 25.1% 207 100.0%

Computer Resources and Services

Yes No Not Applicable Total

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Do you have a computer in your office? 212 95.5% 10 4.5% 0 .0% 222 100.0%
Is the computer in your office adequate for your needs? 173 77.9% 41 18.5% 8 3.6% 222 100.0%
Do you have a computer at home? 178 80.2% 44 19.8% 0 .0% 222 100.0%
If you have a computer at home, is it connected to the internet? 118 53.9% 64 29.2% 37 16.9% 219 100.0%

Computer Resources and Services

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Do Not Know/Does Not Apply Total

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Computing Services responds quickly to requests for help. 54 24.4% 104 47.1% 29 13.1% 15 6.8% 19 8.6% 221 100.0%
Computer Services staff are cooperative and helpful. 90 40.9% 106 48.2% 9 4.1% 3 1.4% 12 5.5% 220 100.0%
There are sufficient computer resource personnel (installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting) to meet campus needs. 20 9.0% 53 24.0% 74 33.5% 34 15.4% 40 18.1% 221 100.0%
A computer course where students learn to use the computer, software, printer, and other computer peripherals should be required at Del Mar College. 83 37.6% 88 39.8% 34 15.4% 7 3.2% 9 4.1% 221 100.0%
I have a need for computer access by telephone dial-up to Del Mar College computer networks. 69 31.4% 62 28.2% 48 21.8% 4 1.8% 37 16.8% 220 100.0%
The use of computer multimedia presentations improves instruction. 58 26.4% 111 50.5% 25 11.4% 6 2.7% 20 9.1% 220 100.0%
Hardware and software are available to me to use computer assisted multimedia materials in my classroom. 35 15.9% 110 50.0% 41 18.6% 15 6.8% 19 8.6% 220 100.0%
Hardware and software are available to use the internet in my classroom. 20 9.1% 31 14.2% 81 37.0% 58 26.5% 29 13.2% 219 100.0%
My course(s) incorporate(s) computer literacy skills for students. 47 21.5% 105 47.9% 45 20.5% 9 4.1% 13 5.9% 219 100.0%
I received training for using the hardware and software in my office. 15 6.9% 80 36.7% 77 35.3% 35 16.1% 11 5.0% 218 100.0%
Technology training at Del Mar College has been offered at a time when I could attend. 21 9.6% 110 50.5% 48 22.0% 22 10.1% 17 7.8% 218 100.0%
I need more training on the hardware and software in my office. 74 33.8% 95 43.4% 28 12.8% 11 5.0% 11 5.0% 219 100.0%
The computer training classes offered have met my needs. 18 8.2% 69 31.5% 56 25.6% 18 8.2% 58 26.5% 219 100.0%
I am knowledgeable about intellectual property rights concerning material found on the internet. 32 14.5% 104 47.3% 51 23.2% 17 7.7% 16 7.3% 220 100.0%
I am knowledgeable about intellectual property rights concerning electronic instructional materials created by faculty for use in the classroom. 21 9.6% 86 39.3% 68 31.1% 23 10.5% 21 9.6% 219 100.0%

Please indicate if you have used or would like to use any of the following items:

Use Would like to use Total

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Internet for research 125 60.7% 81 39.3% 206 100.0%
Webpages 136 66.3% 69 33.7% 205 100.0%
Image scanning, digitizing 58 32.0% 123 68.0% 181 100.0%
Multimedia computer presentations 183 88.8% 23 11.2% 206 100.0%
Spreadsheet software 79 44.6% 98 55.4% 177 100.0%
Database software 70 40.0% 105 60.0% 175 100.0%
Multimedia presentations 77 41.4% 109 58.6% 186 100.0%
Graphic software 67 37.6% 111 62.4% 178 100.0%
Audio digitizing 20 13.7% 126 86.3% 146 100.0%
Webpage software 46 27.1% 124 72.9% 170 100.0%
Listserves, channels 31 20.5% 120 79.5% 151 100.0%
Data encryption 12 9.5% 114 90.5% 126 100.0%

Please indicate if you have used the following for instructing your students

Yes No Total

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Internet 85 40.1% 127 59.9% 212 100.0%
Internet for email 47 22.3% 164 77.7% 211 100.0%
Email with students 63 30.0% 147 70.0% 210 100.0%
Wordprocessing 72 34.0% 140 66.0% 212 100.0%

Computer Resources and Services

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Do Not Know/Does Not Apply Total

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A Del Mar College testing center (where students could take exams outside of class time) would be helpful for my classes, and I would utilize such a testing center. 54 26.3% 63 30.7% 58 28.3% 13 6.3% 17 8.3% 205 100.0%
In my opinion, the software used in Del Mar College computers is up-to-date. 26 11.9% 103 47.0% 50 22.8% 9 4.1% 31 14.2% 219 100.0%
I use internet email to communicate with colleagues. 65 29.4% 67 30.3% 55 24.9% 25 11.3% 9 4.1% 221 100.0%
I use intracampus ('prof's') email. 63 29.2% 79 36.6% 41 19.0% 19 8.8% 14 6.5% 216 100.0%
Del Mar College should hire a full-time technology instructor/trainer for faculty and staff. 109 49.5% 67 30.5% 18 8.2% 8 3.6% 18 8.2% 220 100.0%
Technology resources are fairly distributed throughout the campus. 11 5.0% 63 28.9% 63 28.9% 28 12.8% 53 24.3% 218 100.0%
My department has a schedule for upgrading computers and software. 22 10.0% 79 35.7% 45 20.4% 16 7.2% 59 26.7% 221 100.0%
I am made aware of computer and software upgrades. 20 9.4% 81 38.0% 64 30.0% 26 12.2% 22 10.3% 213 100.0%
The College should choose just one wordprocessing software program (e.g. Word or WordPerfect). 38 17.3% 45 20.5% 59 26.8% 48 21.8% 30 13.6% 220 100.0%
I am able to use effectively the technology I already have. 41 18.5% 107 48.2% 57 25.7% 15 6.8% 2 .9% 222 100.0%
Instructors should have the ability to use technology to improve student learning. 97 43.7% 113 50.9% 6 2.7% 3 1.4% 3 1.4% 222 100.0%
Del Mar College has a clearly stated and realistic and effective campus-wide technology plan. 19 8.6% 59 26.6% 49 22.1% 25 11.3% 70 31.5% 222 100.0%
Del Mar College's availability and use of technology compare favorably to that of other colleges. 16 7.2% 58 26.2% 30 13.6% 27 12.2% 90 40.7% 221 100.0%

Library

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Do Not Know/Does Not Apply Total

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The library provides quiet areas for students to study. 64 28.8% 131 59.0% 11 5.0% 4 1.8% 12 5.4% 222 100.0%
The library maintains adequate hours for users. 51 23.1% 126 57.0% 22 10.0% 9 4.1% 13 5.9% 221 100.0%
Library staff are cooperative and helpful. 76 34.5% 129 58.6% 5 2.3% 1 .5% 9 4.1% 220 100.0%
I received the help I needed in using the computers in the library. 47 21.3% 94 42.5% 17 7.7% 0 .0% 63 28.5% 221 100.0%
I received the help I needed in using the computerized databases in the library. 37 16.8% 89 40.5% 18 8.2% 3 1.4% 73 33.2% 220 100.0%
Library staff regularly replace missing and outdated materials. 22 10.0% 86 39.3% 15 6.8% 4 1.8% 92 42.0% 219 100.0%
The number of library professionals and support staff members is adequate. 18 8.2% 89 40.5% 35 15.9% 7 3.2% 71 32.3% 220 100.0%
All library equipment is adequate and in good repair. 15 6.8% 91 41.6% 41 18.7% 2 .9% 70 32.0% 219 100.0%
The library considers suggestions made by faculty and students concerning support services. 32 14.5% 110 50.0% 8 3.6% 2 .9% 68 30.9% 220 100.0%
The library has an adequate number of computer stations. 18 8.3% 88 40.4% 37 17.0% 15 6.9% 60 27.5% 218 100.0%
The library book and research collection is sufficient to support the educational, research, and public service programs of the institution. 28 12.8% 122 55.7% 22 10.0% 11 5.0% 36 16.4% 219 100.0%
The library provides convenient and effective access to library resources. 34 15.5% 156 70.9% 7 3.2% 0 .0% 23 10.5% 220 100.0%
Internet access is adequate. 19 8.8% 80 36.9% 23 10.6% 14 6.5% 81 37.3% 217 100.0%
Interlibrary loan service is available and efficient. 26 11.9% 127 58.0% 9 4.1% 1 .5% 56 25.6% 219 100.0%
The library is readily accessible to users with disabilities. 27 12.4% 99 45.6% 10 4.6% 3 1.4% 78 35.9% 217 100.0%
The collections of printed materials are well organized. 32 14.6% 131 59.8% 8 3.7% 1 .5% 47 21.5% 219 100.0%
The collections of non-print materials are well organized. 32 14.7% 100 45.9% 13 6.0% 0 .0% 73 33.5% 218 100.0%
Reference services are adequate for research purposes. 29 13.3% 113 51.8% 25 11.5% 4 1.8% 47 21.6% 218 100.0%
The reference materials available support all of the programs, including the West Campus. 21 9.7% 85 39.2% 14 6.5% 5 2.3% 92 42.4% 217 100.0%
The library provides a broad range of readily accessible learning resources at both primary and distance learning sites. 17 7.8% 66 30.3% 13 6.0% 4 1.8% 118 54.1% 218 100.0%
The library provides effective access to both on-site and remote electronic databases. 15 6.9% 65 29.8% 10 4.6% 3 1.4% 125 57.3% 218 100.0%
Library buildings are large enough to support the many services that are required. 22 10.0% 113 51.6% 28 12.8% 12 5.5% 44 20.1% 219 100.0%
The materials circulation system is efficient. 23 10.6% 136 62.4% 7 3.2% 0 .0% 52 23.9% 218 100.0%
There is a wide variety of multimedia material available in the library. 26 12.0% 114 52.5% 14 6.5% 5 2.3% 58 26.7% 217 100.0%
The multimedia materials at the library adequately support the College faculty's research needs. 17 7.8% 85 39.0% 21 9.6% 12 5.5% 83 38.1% 218 100.0%
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. 16 7.3% 91 41.7% 19 8.7% 7 3.2% 85 39.0% 218 100.0%
Study rooms are accessible to patrons with disabilities. 26 11.8% 80 36.4% 3 1.4% 3 1.4% 108 49.1% 220 100.0%
The library provides study space for students who want to study in groups. 36 16.4% 117 53.2% 11 5.0% 2 .9% 54 24.5% 220 100.0%
Computers in the library are easily accessible for patrons with disabilities. 27 12.3% 71 32.4% 6 2.7% 2 .9% 113 51.6% 219 100.0%

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

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Do Not Know/Does Not Apply Total

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Financial Aid 30 13.6% 75 33.9% 29 13.1% 22 10.0% 65 29.4% 221 100.0%
Counseling 30 13.6% 96 43.6% 40 18.2% 9 4.1% 45 20.5% 220 100.0%
Placement 25 11.4% 87 39.5% 28 12.7% 5 2.3% 75 34.1% 220 100.0%
Testing 31 14.0% 92 41.6% 17 7.7% 4 1.8% 77 34.8% 221 100.0%
Special populations 58 26.4% 115 52.3% 10 4.5% 3 1.4% 34 15.5% 220 100.0%
Student activities 37 16.8% 105 47.7% 15 6.8% 8 3.6% 55 25.0% 220 100.0%

Physical Resources

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Do Not Know/Does Not Apply Total

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Automobile parking facilities are adequate. 3 1.4% 38 17.3% 53 24.1% 120 54.5% 6 2.7% 220 100.0%
In the buildings where I work, the corridors are of ample width and are unobstructed. 44 19.9% 142 64.3% 16 7.2% 15 6.8% 4 1.8% 221 100.0%
The College provides sufficient storage space. 9 4.1% 46 20.9% 97 44.1% 50 22.7% 18 8.2% 220 100.0%
I have sufficient office equipment and storage facilities in my office (filing cabinets, bookshelves, etc.). 27 12.3% 91 41.4% 63 28.6% 34 15.5% 5 2.3% 220 100.0%
The College has sufficient office space for its current workforce. 9 4.1% 52 23.6% 69 31.4% 65 29.5% 25 11.4% 220 100.0%
The conference rooms are adequate for my needs. 19 8.6% 116 52.3% 33 14.9% 33 14.9% 21 9.5% 222 100.0%
The telephone system is adequate for my needs. 27 12.2% 156 70.3% 21 9.5% 12 5.4% 6 2.7% 222 100.0%
Del Mar College provides for its students sufficient space for the learning environment so that scholarly and creative achievement is encouraged. 21 9.5% 111 50.0% 52 23.4% 26 11.7% 12 5.4% 222 100.0%
Adequate facilities, supplies, and equipment are available on-site for outreach courses requiring those items. 13 5.9% 50 22.8% 25 11.4% 16 7.3% 115 52.5% 219 100.0%
Facilities on campus are used efficiently. 26 11.8% 106 48.0% 44 19.9% 15 6.8% 30 13.6% 221 100.0%
The general appearance and upkeep of the campus grounds are adequate. 31 14.0% 132 59.7% 37 16.7% 19 8.6% 2 .9% 221 100.0%
Maintenance personnel respond quickly and effectively to requests for help. 31 14.0% 89 40.3% 56 25.3% 30 13.6% 15 6.8% 221 100.0%
Housekeeping in the building in which I work is efficiently carried out. 66 30.1% 113 51.6% 33 15.1% 5 2.3% 2 .9% 219 100.0%
Buildings are well maintained, including painting, floor covering, roof repairs, general maintenance, and pest control. 25 11.4% 82 37.3% 58 26.4% 46 20.9% 9 4.1% 220 100.0%
I feel my property is safe when I am on the Del Mar College campuses. 21 9.5% 116 52.5% 52 23.5% 28 12.7% 4 1.8% 221 100.0%
I feel personally safe when I am on the Del Mar College campuses. 34 15.5% 152 69.1% 23 10.5% 8 3.6% 3 1.4% 220 100.0%
There is adequate lighting around campus walkways, streets, and parking lots. 20 9.0% 124 56.1% 55 24.9% 18 8.1% 4 1.8% 221 100.0%
Security after hours, on weekends, and on holidays is adequate. 20 9.0% 104 47.1% 35 15.8% 17 7.7% 45 20.4% 221 100.0%
If I were to encounter a hazardous, life-threatening, or criminal situation or activity, I would know to whom it should be reported. 43 19.5% 123 55.7% 41 18.6% 8 3.6% 6 2.7% 221 100.0%
I am familiar with College policies about natural disasters, fires, explosions, etc. 22 10.0% 127 58.0% 49 22.4% 9 4.1% 12 5.5% 219 100.0%
I am familiar with Del Mar College's emergency policies relating to accidents or illnesses of students in my classroom. 20 9.0% 121 54.8% 60 27.1% 8 3.6% 12 5.4% 221 100.0%
I feel adequately prepared to deal with common accidents or illnesses which may occur in my classroom. 22 10.0% 144 65.5% 37 16.8% 10 4.5% 7 3.2% 220 100.0%
If I were to encounter a situation requiring first aid, I would know whom to contact on campus. 21 9.5% 95 43.0% 70 31.7% 25 11.3% 10 4.5% 221 100.0%
Fire exits are well marked in all buildings. 38 17.3% 149 67.7% 11 5.0% 3 1.4% 19 8.6% 220 100.0%

If you are an employee with a physical disability please answer question 174 and 175.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Do Not Know/Does Not Apply Total

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Employees and students with disabilities have adequate access to buildings and grounds. 5 11.4% 24 54.5% 3 6.8% 8 18.2% 4 9.1% 44 100.0%
Employees and students with disabilities have adequate reserved parking. 8 17.4% 16 34.8% 4 8.7% 6 13.0% 12 26.1% 46 100.0%

Please rate your office area on the adequacy of the following items.

Very Good Good Adequate Poor Very Poor Total

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Lighting 50 22.9% 101 46.3% 47 21.6% 13 6.0% 7 3.2% 218 100.0%
Heating 28 12.8% 73 33.5% 63 28.9% 34 15.6% 20 9.2% 218 100.0%
Cooling 28 13.0% 60 27.8% 52 24.1% 45 20.8% 31 14.4% 216 100.0%
Ventilation 23 10.6% 52 23.9% 51 23.4% 60 27.5% 32 14.7% 218 100.0%
Humidity 25 11.5% 63 29.0% 71 32.7% 36 16.6% 22 10.1% 217 100.0%
Acoustics 22 10.1% 65 30.0% 78 35.9% 36 16.6% 16 7.4% 217 100.0%
Equipment 26 11.9% 76 34.9% 78 35.8% 25 11.5% 13 6.0% 218 100.0%
Sufficient space 24 11.1% 50 23.0% 48 22.1% 48 22.1% 47 21.7% 217 100.0%

Please rate your teaching area on the adequacy of the following items.

Very Good Good Adequate Poor Very Poor Total

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Lighting 41 19.1% 77 35.8% 63 29.3% 27 12.6% 7 3.3% 215 100.0%
Heating 26 12.1% 56 26.0% 59 27.4% 50 23.3% 24 11.2% 215 100.0%
Cooling 24 11.2% 45 20.9% 51 23.7% 60 27.9% 35 16.3% 215 100.0%
Ventilation 24 11.2% 45 21.0% 65 30.4% 52 24.3% 28 13.1% 214 100.0%
Humidity 22 10.3% 53 24.8% 77 36.0% 37 17.3% 25 11.7% 214 100.0%
Acoustics 21 9.9% 63 29.7% 76 35.8% 35 16.5% 17 8.0% 212 100.0%
Equipment 20 9.4% 77 36.2% 59 27.7% 36 16.9% 21 9.9% 213 100.0%
Sufficient space 21 10.0% 61 28.9% 50 23.7% 43 20.4% 36 17.1% 211 100.0%

How important would it be for Del Mar College to offer the following student services

Very Important Somewhat Important Not very Important Not Important at All Total

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Financial aid 204 93.6% 13 6.0% 1 .5% 0 .0% 218 100.0%
Academic advising by counselors 161 73.9% 42 19.3% 10 4.6% 5 2.3% 218 100.0%
Academic advising by faculty 160 73.4% 45 20.6% 11 5.0% 2 .9% 218 100.0%
Personal counseling 122 56.2% 71 32.7% 22 10.1% 2 .9% 217 100.0%
Career counseling 163 74.8% 51 23.4% 3 1.4% 1 .5% 218 100.0%
Career information and planning 165 75.3% 51 23.3% 2 .9% 1 .5% 219 100.0%
Placement services 132 60.3% 80 36.5% 6 2.7% 1 .5% 219 100.0%
Job or education follow-up activities 98 44.7% 100 45.7% 16 7.3% 5 2.3% 219 100.0%
Testing services 146 67.0% 65 29.8% 6 2.8% 1 .5% 218 100.0%
Health services 103 47.2% 86 39.4% 26 11.9% 3 1.4% 218 100.0%
Health education 96 43.8% 98 44.7% 22 10.0% 3 1.4% 219 100.0%
Health insurance 75 34.4% 85 39.0% 46 21.1% 12 5.5% 218 100.0%
Childcare services 141 64.7% 55 25.2% 11 5.0% 11 5.0% 218 100.0%
Parking 185 84.1% 34 15.5% 1 .5% 0 .0% 220 100.0%
Transportation (shuttle service or bus tokens) 111 50.9% 80 36.7% 22 10.1% 5 2.3% 218 100.0%
Reading Lab 151 68.9% 63 28.8% 5 2.3% 0 .0% 219 100.0%
Math Learning Lab 163 74.4% 52 23.7% 4 1.8% 0 .0% 219 100.0%
Writing Center 153 70.5% 59 27.2% 5 2.3% 0 .0% 217 100.0%
Student Technology Center 165 76.0% 47 21.7% 3 1.4% 2 .9% 217 100.0%
Student orientation 141 65.6% 69 32.1% 3 1.4% 2 .9% 215 100.0%
Workshops on study skills, test taking, stress management, etc 129 58.9% 71 32.4% 14 6.4% 5 2.3% 219 100.0%
Lounge area for students in Harvin Center 101 46.1% 89 40.6% 22 10.0% 7 3.2% 219 100.0%
Lounge area for students in Coleman Center 100 45.5% 91 41.4% 22 10.0% 7 3.2% 220 100.0%
Food service 153 69.5% 55 25.0% 9 4.1% 3 1.4% 220 100.0%
Special services to students with disabilities, displaced homemakers, nontraditional students, and senior citizens 157 71.4% 54 24.5% 5 2.3% 4 1.8% 220 100.0%
Opportunities for intern placement like Disney World 77 35.3% 86 39.4% 42 19.3% 13 6.0% 218 100.0%
Field trips 63 29.0% 100 46.1% 45 20.7% 9 4.1% 217 100.0%
Study programs in other countries 44 20.1% 79 36.1% 71 32.4% 25 11.4% 219 100.0%
Community service projects and activities 85 39.2% 100 46.1% 23 10.6% 9 4.1% 217 100.0%
Campus security 189 86.3% 27 12.3% 2 .9% 1 .5% 219 100.0%
Tutoring 165 75.0% 52 23.6% 3 1.4% 0 .0% 220 100.0%
Mentoring program 112 51.6% 83 38.2% 15 6.9% 7 3.2% 217 100.0%
Housing 44 20.4% 41 19.0% 88 40.7% 43 19.9% 216 100.0%
College-operated bookstore 87 39.9% 55 25.2% 52 23.9% 24 11.0% 218 100.0%
Referral to Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), Texas Rehabilitation Commission (TRC), Veterans Administration (VA) tuition assistance 138 63.6% 63 29.0% 11 5.1% 5 2.3% 217 100.0%



Yes No Total

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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? 166 77.2% 49 22.8% 215 100.0%
In your opinion, do the student development services at Del Mar College contribute to the cultural, social, moral, intellectual and physical development of students? 172 83.1% 35 16.9% 207 100.0%
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? 170 79.4% 44 20.6% 214 100.0%

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

Very Effective Effective Ineffective Aware of Service, But Have Not Used it Not Previously Aware of Service Total

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First aid supplies in classroom buildings 8 3.7% 49 22.4% 52 23.7% 28 12.8% 82 37.4% 219 100.0%
Current health information 8 3.7% 57 26.3% 45 20.7% 27 12.4% 80 36.9% 217 100.0%
Dental hygiene services 30 13.7% 84 38.4% 19 8.7% 58 26.5% 28 12.8% 219 100.0%
Fitness information 25 11.4% 119 54.1% 14 6.4% 34 15.5% 28 12.7% 220 100.0%
Dental hygiene services 30 13.7% 84 38.4% 19 8.7% 58 26.5% 28 12.8% 219 100.0%

Please indicate the relative importance, to you, of the following professional development activities

Very Important Moderately Important Slightly Important Not Important at All Do Not Know/Does Not Apply Total

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Faculty travel to "recharge batteries," retreats, etc. 124 56.4% 46 20.9% 26 11.8% 17 7.7% 7 3.2% 220 100.0%
Faculty release time to recharge batteries, prepare new syllabi and curricula, or participate in faculty development programs. 126 57.3% 57 25.9% 20 9.1% 11 5.0% 6 2.7% 220 100.0%
Faculty mini-sabbaticals, faculty exchanges, travel to colleges in other countries, especially Spanish-speaking countries. 82 37.4% 59 26.9% 38 17.4% 28 12.8% 12 5.5% 219 100.0%
Release time for classroom-related research, for the development of extensive new materials and development of new teaching strategies, publishing textbooks, or publishing or copyrighting classroom materials. 130 59.1% 53 24.1% 16 7.3% 16 7.3% 5 2.3% 220 100.0%

Please indicate the relative benefit, to you, of the following workshops

Very Beneficial Moderately Beneficial Slightly Beneficial Not Beneficial at All Do Not Know/Does Not Apply Total

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Strategies and supplementary materials for working with educationally unprepared students. 74 33.9% 61 28.0% 40 18.3% 22 10.1% 21 9.6% 218 100.0%
Strategies and supplementary materials for working with culturally diverse populations. 61 28.0% 79 36.2% 35 16.1% 26 11.9% 17 7.8% 218 100.0%
Techniques and supplementary materials for improving the retention of both new freshman and transfer students. 96 44.0% 60 27.5% 34 15.6% 17 7.8% 11 5.0% 218 100.0%
Strategies for increasing student motivation. 112 51.4% 63 28.9% 19 8.7% 18 8.3% 6 2.8% 218 100.0%
Strategies for developing critical thinking skills across the curriculum. 115 53.0% 59 27.2% 20 9.2% 13 6.0% 10 4.6% 217 100.0%
Strategies for optimizing students 107 49.1% 58 26.6% 28 12.8% 14 6.4% 11 5.0% 218 100.0%
Strategies for promoting better study skills among students in a course. 111 51.2% 68 31.3% 17 7.8% 12 5.5% 9 4.1% 217 100.0%
Strategies and techniques for recognizing learning disabilities. 86 39.8% 69 31.9% 39 18.1% 15 6.9% 7 3.2% 216 100.0%
Strategies for developing better oral and written communication skills across the curriculum. 109 50.2% 62 28.6% 26 12.0% 10 4.6% 10 4.6% 217 100.0%
Approaches to diagnose and help students with limited English proficiency. 67 30.9% 69 31.8% 48 22.1% 21 9.7% 12 5.5% 217 100.0%
Techniques for better evaluation of student essays and papers across the curriculum. 71 32.6% 54 24.8% 41 18.8% 28 12.8% 24 11.0% 218 100.0%
Improvement of our current faculty classroom evaluation instrument and questionnaire and faculty evaluation system. 105 49.1% 51 23.8% 33 15.4% 13 6.1% 12 5.6% 214 100.0%

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