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."
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
TOTAL |
% |
% |
% |
| This mission statement is appropriate for Del Mar College. |
220 |
99.1% |
2 |
.9% |
222 |
100.0% |
| Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. |
209 |
96.3% |
8 |
3.7% |
217 |
100.0% |
| Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. |
137 |
65.9% |
71 |
34.1% |
208 |
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."
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
TOTAL |
% |
% |
% |
| This mission statement is appropriate for Del Mar College. |
213 |
96.8% |
7 |
3.2% |
220 |
100.0% |
| Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. |
201 |
94.8% |
11 |
5.2% |
212 |
100.0% |
| Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. |
135 |
66.2% |
69 |
33.8% |
204 |
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."
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
TOTAL |
% |
% |
% |
| This mission statement is appropriate for Del Mar College. |
202 |
92.2% |
17 |
7.8% |
219 |
100.0% |
| Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. |
177 |
84.7% |
32 |
15.3% |
209 |
100.0% |
| Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. |
147 |
72.8% |
55 |
27.2% |
202 |
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."
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
TOTAL |
% |
% |
% |
| This mission statement is appropriate for Del Mar College. |
209 |
95.0% |
11 |
5.0% |
220 |
100.0% |
| Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. |
192 |
91.0% |
19 |
9.0% |
211 |
100.0% |
| Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. |
140 |
68.6% |
64 |
31.4% |
204 |
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."
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
TOTAL |
% |
% |
% |
| This mission statement is appropriate for Del Mar College. |
198 |
90.4% |
21 |
9.6% |
219 |
100.0% |
| Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. |
184 |
86.8% |
28 |
13.2% |
212 |
100.0% |
| Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. |
140 |
69.0% |
63 |
31.0% |
203 |
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."
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
TOTAL |
% |
% |
% |
| This mission statement is appropriate for Del Mar College. |
202 |
94.0% |
13 |
6.0% |
215 |
100.0% |
| Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. |
176 |
85.9% |
29 |
14.1% |
205 |
100.0% |
| Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. |
135 |
67.8% |
64 |
32.2% |
199 |
100.0% |
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| The Del Mar College mission statement adequately reflects the College's educational role in the community. |
203 |
92.3% |
17 |
7.7% |
220 |
100.0% |
| The Del Mar College mission statement is clear and concise and easily understood. |
195 |
88.2% |
26 |
11.8% |
221 |
100.0% |
| The Del Mar College mission statement provides a useful framework for formulating specific goals. |
192 |
90.6% |
20 |
9.4% |
212 |
100.0% |
In the last five years I have been involved in the development or review of the mission statement in:
|
Yes |
No |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| 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
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| I have been involved in developing unit plans or goals in 1997 and 1998. |
186 |
92.1% |
16 |
7.9% |
202 |
100.0% |
| Unit plan assessment findings are beneficial in improving classes or programs. |
149 |
78.0% |
42 |
22.0% |
191 |
100.0% |
Please indicate your division
|
Arts & Sciences |
Business |
Occupational Education |
Library or Counseling |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
| Please indicate your division. |
117 |
53.9% |
25 |
11.5% |
67 |
30.9% |
8 |
3.7% |
217 |
100.0% |
Organization and Administration
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| The Del Mar Board of Regents is free from undue pressure from political, religious, or other external bodies. |
65 |
38.9% |
102 |
61.1% |
167 |
100.0% |
| The Del Mar Board of Regents protects College administrators from undue pressure from political, religious, or other external bodies. |
78 |
50.6% |
76 |
49.4% |
154 |
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. |
123 |
72.4% |
47 |
27.6% |
170 |
100.0% |
| The administration implements policy within a broad framework as established by the Board of Regents of Del Mar College. |
172 |
92.0% |
15 |
8.0% |
187 |
100.0% |
| Board Members do not usually concern themselves with details of day-to-day activities. |
113 |
65.3% |
60 |
34.7% |
173 |
100.0% |
Financial Resources
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| The College provides sufficient financial resources to support my program. |
137 |
64.9% |
74 |
35.1% |
211 |
100.0% |
| The College provides me the opportunity to participate in the development of the budget. |
100 |
50.3% |
99 |
49.7% |
199 |
100.0% |
| The College has an effective program of internal auditing and financial control. |
98 |
64.9% |
53 |
35.1% |
151 |
100.0% |
| The College's purchasing policies and procedures are clear and easily understood. |
75 |
45.2% |
91 |
54.8% |
166 |
100.0% |
| The College has effective inventory management procedures and polices. |
81 |
59.6% |
55 |
40.4% |
136 |
100.0% |
| The College is following investment policy as prescribed by the Board of Regents. |
48 |
81.4% |
11 |
18.6% |
59 |
100.0% |
| When involved in an externally funded grant or contract, I am free to investigate and report results without influence. |
51 |
78.5% |
14 |
21.5% |
65 |
100.0% |
| I am aware of the College policies involving division of faculty obligations between research and teaching. |
89 |
59.7% |
60 |
40.3% |
149 |
100.0% |
Faculty
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| I am aware of the College's statement of principle regarding academic freedom. |
186 |
88.2% |
25 |
11.8% |
211 |
100.0% |
| I feel free to teach, research, and publish at Del Mar College. |
198 |
91.2% |
19 |
8.8% |
217 |
100.0% |
| The College's procedures for termination and non-renewal of faculty contain adequate safeguards for protection of academic freedom. |
143 |
82.2% |
31 |
17.8% |
174 |
100.0% |
| The College encourages faculty to take the initiative for their own professional growth. |
194 |
88.2% |
26 |
11.8% |
220 |
100.0% |
| Del Mar College provides adequate resources to promote my professional growth. |
144 |
67.6% |
69 |
32.4% |
213 |
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. |
193 |
91.0% |
19 |
9.0% |
212 |
100.0% |
| The criteria in the Policies and Procedures Manual used to measure my performance are clearly stated. |
160 |
81.2% |
37 |
18.8% |
197 |
100.0% |
| The College promotion and tenure evaluation process has helped me improve my performance as a faculty member. |
125 |
64.1% |
70 |
35.9% |
195 |
100.0% |
| The College promotion and tenure process improves the educational program. |
126 |
62.4% |
76 |
37.6% |
202 |
100.0% |
| The College provides adequate guidelines for the use of results of promotion and tenure evaluations. |
118 |
67.0% |
58 |
33.0% |
176 |
100.0% |
| The faculty compensation scale at Del Mar College is well designed. |
122 |
59.8% |
82 |
40.2% |
204 |
100.0% |
| The College clearly states the policies and procedures for faculty salary increases. |
169 |
84.5% |
31 |
15.5% |
200 |
100.0% |
| No external pressure is applied to faculty to determine grades on any other basis than student achievement. |
174 |
83.3% |
35 |
16.7% |
209 |
100.0% |
| The ratio of full-time to part-time faculty at Del Mar College is appropriate. |
83 |
44.4% |
104 |
55.6% |
187 |
100.0% |
| The primary responsibility for the quality of the educational program at Del Mar College resides with the faculty. |
186 |
85.7% |
31 |
14.3% |
217 |
100.0% |
| Faculty responsibilities are assigned equitably and reasonably. |
136 |
64.2% |
76 |
35.8% |
212 |
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
|
Yes |
No |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| 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
|
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 or more |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
| 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% |
Faculty
|
0 |
1-3 |
4-6 |
7-9 |
10 or more |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
| 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
|
1-2 |
3-4 |
5-6 |
7-8 |
9 or more |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
| 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 off-campus, non-teaching activities you participated in during the 1997-98 school year
|
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 or more |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
| 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% |
Faculty
|
0 |
1-3 |
4-6 |
7-9 |
10 or more |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
| 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
|
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 or more |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
| 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% |
Faculty
|
0 |
1-3 |
4-6 |
7-9 |
10 or more |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
| 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
|
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 or more |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
| 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
|
0 |
1-10 |
11-20 |
21-30 |
Over 30 |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
| 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% |
|
Yes |
No |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| Are you a departmental chair? |
16 |
7.4% |
201 |
92.6% |
217 |
100.0% |
Institutional Effectiveness (dept. chairs)
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| The process of developing unit plans in 1997 and 1998 was beneficial for me and my department. |
13 |
81.3% |
3 |
18.8% |
16 |
100.0% |
| Unit plan assessment findings were beneficial in improving classes, programs or services. |
14 |
87.5% |
2 |
12.5% |
16 |
100.0% |
Financial Resources (dept. chairs)
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| I am notified of budget revisions in a timely manner. |
14 |
87.5% |
2 |
12.5% |
16 |
100.0% |
| After the College budget has been adopted by the board, budgetary control is a function of administration. |
14 |
87.5% |
2 |
12.5% |
16 |
100.0% |
| The Business Office provides me with interim budget statements on a periodic basis for guidance in staying within my budget. |
16 |
100.0% |
0 |
.0% |
16 |
100.0% |
Institutional Advancement
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| Further changes, beyond those currently proposed, are needed in the operational procedures of the Foundation. |
74 |
67.9% |
35 |
32.1% |
109 |
100.0% |
| I am aware of the goals and mission statement of the Del Mar College Foundation. |
120 |
73.2% |
44 |
26.8% |
164 |
100.0% |
| I am aware of the policies and procedures associated with raising funds for the Former Students' Association |
50 |
39.7% |
76 |
60.3% |
126 |
100.0% |
| I have been contacted by the Former Students' Association to make a donation |
102 |
59.6% |
69 |
40.4% |
171 |
100.0% |
Educational Programs
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| The libraries are adequate for instructional needs. |
42 |
79.2% |
11 |
20.8% |
53 |
100.0% |
| The computer resources are appropriate for instructional needs. |
167 |
78.4% |
46 |
21.6% |
213 |
100.0% |
| The instructional materials and equipment are appropriate for student needs. |
150 |
69.8% |
65 |
30.2% |
215 |
100.0% |
| The physical facilities are appropriate for instructional needs. |
106 |
50.2% |
105 |
49.8% |
211 |
100.0% |
| The instructional techniques and policies in my classes are in accord with the purpose of the institution. |
201 |
95.7% |
9 |
4.3% |
210 |
100.0% |
| The instructional techniques and policies in my classes are appropriate to the specific goals of the courses I teach. |
208 |
98.1% |
4 |
1.9% |
212 |
100.0% |
| The results of the evaluation of the instruction in my classes are used to ensure quality instruction. |
162 |
80.6% |
39 |
19.4% |
201 |
100.0% |
| I provide students with written information about the goals and requirements of each course. |
208 |
98.1% |
4 |
1.9% |
212 |
100.0% |
| I provide students with written information about the nature of course content. |
204 |
97.6% |
5 |
2.4% |
209 |
100.0% |
| I provide students with written information about the methods of evaluation to be employed. |
201 |
95.7% |
9 |
4.3% |
210 |
100.0% |
| The methods of instruction in my classes are appropriate to the capabilities of the students. |
211 |
99.1% |
2 |
.9% |
213 |
100.0% |
| When I want to use experimental methods of instruction in my classes, my supervisors adequately support me. |
184 |
94.4% |
11 |
5.6% |
195 |
100.0% |
| When I use experimental methods of instruction in my classes, my supervisors evaluate my results. |
96 |
54.9% |
79 |
45.1% |
175 |
100.0% |
Which of the following methods of evaluaing student performance have you used in the last two years?
|
Yes |
No |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| 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?
|
Yes |
No |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| 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
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| My evaluation of students' performance properly measures different levels of student achievement. |
212 |
99.5% |
1 |
.5% |
213 |
100.0% |
| My evaluation of students demonstrates a concern for quality. |
213 |
99.5% |
1 |
.5% |
214 |
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. |
212 |
99.5% |
1 |
.5% |
213 |
100.0% |
| If asked, I provide students with a full explanation of the reason for their grades. |
210 |
100.0% |
0 |
.0% |
210 |
100.0% |
| I provide students with enough grades early in the semester so that they can be aware of their progress in the course. |
205 |
97.6% |
5 |
2.4% |
210 |
100.0% |
| I am available for and encourage conferences with students. |
215 |
100.0% |
0 |
.0% |
215 |
100.0% |
| At or by midterm I advise students who are making unsatisfactory progress. |
181 |
87.4% |
26 |
12.6% |
207 |
100.0% |
| If/when courses are offered in abbreviated time frames, there is sufficient opportunity for preparation, reflection and analysis of the subject matter. |
129 |
81.6% |
29 |
18.4% |
158 |
100.0% |
| Del Mar College provides for its students a learning environment in which scholarly and creative achievement is encouraged. |
193 |
90.2% |
21 |
9.8% |
214 |
100.0% |
| The College adequately supports its Continuing Education programs with all necessary resources and services. |
115 |
81.6% |
26 |
18.4% |
141 |
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.
|
Yes |
No |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| 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
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| The number of advisees assigned to faculty advisors is reasonable. |
123 |
74.1% |
43 |
25.9% |
166 |
100.0% |
| Orientation and advisement programs are helpful to students. |
166 |
91.7% |
15 |
8.3% |
181 |
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
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| Del Mar catalog |
192 |
94.1% |
12 |
5.9% |
204 |
100.0% |
| Program brochures |
183 |
96.3% |
7 |
3.7% |
190 |
100.0% |
| Class schedules |
176 |
87.1% |
26 |
12.9% |
202 |
100.0% |
| Television advertisements |
144 |
75.8% |
46 |
24.2% |
190 |
100.0% |
| Radio advertisements |
121 |
78.1% |
34 |
21.9% |
155 |
100.0% |
| Newspaper advertisements |
150 |
82.0% |
33 |
18.0% |
183 |
100.0% |
| Del Mar College website postings |
137 |
88.4% |
18 |
11.6% |
155 |
100.0% |
Computer Resources and Services
|
Yes |
No |
Not Applicable |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
% |
| 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
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| Computing Services responds quickly to requests for help. |
158 |
78.2% |
44 |
21.8% |
202 |
100.0% |
| Computer Services staff are cooperative and helpful. |
196 |
94.2% |
12 |
5.8% |
208 |
100.0% |
| There are sufficient computer resource personnel (installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting) to meet campus needs. |
73 |
40.3% |
108 |
59.7% |
181 |
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. |
171 |
80.7% |
41 |
19.3% |
212 |
100.0% |
| I have a need for computer access by telephone dial-up to Del Mar College computer networks. |
131 |
71.6% |
52 |
28.4% |
183 |
100.0% |
| The use of computer multimedia presentations improves instruction. |
169 |
84.5% |
31 |
15.5% |
200 |
100.0% |
| Hardware and software are available to me to use computer assisted multimedia materials in my classroom. |
145 |
72.1% |
56 |
27.9% |
201 |
100.0% |
| Hardware and software are available to use the internet in my classroom. |
51 |
26.8% |
139 |
73.2% |
190 |
100.0% |
| My course(s) incorporate(s) computer literacy skills for students. |
152 |
73.8% |
54 |
26.2% |
206 |
100.0% |
| I received training for using the hardware and software in my office. |
95 |
45.9% |
112 |
54.1% |
207 |
100.0% |
| Technology training at Del Mar College has been offered at a time when I could attend. |
131 |
65.2% |
70 |
34.8% |
201 |
100.0% |
| I need more training on the hardware and software in my office. |
169 |
81.3% |
39 |
18.8% |
208 |
100.0% |
| The computer training classes offered have met my needs. |
87 |
54.0% |
74 |
46.0% |
161 |
100.0% |
| I am knowledgeable about intellectual property rights concerning material found on the internet. |
136 |
66.7% |
68 |
33.3% |
204 |
100.0% |
| I am knowledgeable about intellectual property rights concerning electronic instructional materials created by faculty for use in the classroom. |
107 |
54.0% |
91 |
46.0% |
198 |
100.0% |
Please indicate if you have used or would like to use any of the following items:
|
Use |
Would like to use |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| 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 |
% |
% |
% |
| 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
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| A Del Mar College testing center(where students could take exams outside of class) would be helpful for my classes, and I would utilize such a testing center. |
117 |
62.2% |
71 |
37.8% |
188 |
100.0% |
| In my opinion, the software used in Del Mar College computers is up-to-date. |
129 |
68.6% |
59 |
31.4% |
188 |
100.0% |
| I use internet email to communicate with colleagues. |
132 |
62.3% |
80 |
37.7% |
212 |
100.0% |
| I use intracampus ('prof's') email. |
142 |
70.3% |
60 |
29.7% |
202 |
100.0% |
| Del Mar College should hire a full-time technology instructor/trainer for faculty and staff. |
176 |
87.1% |
26 |
12.9% |
202 |
100.0% |
| Technology resources are fairly distributed throughout the campus. |
74 |
44.8% |
91 |
55.2% |
165 |
100.0% |
| My department has a schedule for upgrading computers and software. |
101 |
62.3% |
61 |
37.7% |
162 |
100.0% |
| I am made aware of computer and software upgrades. |
101 |
52.9% |
90 |
47.1% |
191 |
100.0% |
| The College should choose just one wordprocessing software program (e.g. Word or WordPerfect). |
83 |
43.7% |
107 |
56.3% |
190 |
100.0% |
| I am able to use effectively the technology I already have. |
148 |
67.3% |
72 |
32.7% |
220 |
100.0% |
| Instructors should have the ability to use technology to improve student learning. |
210 |
95.9% |
9 |
4.1% |
219 |
100.0% |
| Del Mar College has a clearly stated and realistic and effective campus-wide technology plan. |
78 |
51.3% |
74 |
48.7% |
152 |
100.0% |
| Del Mar College's availability and use of technology compare favorably to that of other colleges. |
74 |
56.5% |
57 |
43.5% |
131 |
100.0% |
Library
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| The library provides quiet areas for students to study. |
195 |
92.9% |
15 |
7.1% |
210 |
100.0% |
| The library maintains adequate hours for users. |
177 |
85.1% |
31 |
14.9% |
208 |
100.0% |
| Library staff are cooperative and helpful. |
205 |
97.2% |
6 |
2.8% |
211 |
100.0% |
| I received the help I needed in using the computers in the library. |
141 |
89.2% |
17 |
10.8% |
158 |
100.0% |
| I received the help I needed in using the computerized databases in the library. |
126 |
85.7% |
21 |
14.3% |
147 |
100.0% |
| Library staff regularly replace missing and outdated materials. |
108 |
85.0% |
19 |
15.0% |
127 |
100.0% |
| The number of library professionals and support staff members is adequate. |
107 |
71.8% |
42 |
28.2% |
149 |
100.0% |
| All library equipment is adequate and in good repair. |
106 |
71.1% |
43 |
28.9% |
149 |
100.0% |
| The library considers suggestions made by faculty and students concerning support services. |
142 |
93.4% |
10 |
6.6% |
152 |
100.0% |
| The library has an adequate number of computer stations. |
106 |
67.1% |
52 |
32.9% |
158 |
100.0% |
| The library book and research collection is sufficient to support the educational, research, and public service programs of the institution. |
150 |
82.0% |
33 |
18.0% |
183 |
100.0% |
| The library provides convenient and effective access to library resources. |
190 |
96.4% |
7 |
3.6% |
197 |
100.0% |
| Internet access is adequate. |
99 |
72.8% |
37 |
27.2% |
136 |
100.0% |
| Interlibrary loan service is available and efficient. |
153 |
93.9% |
10 |
6.1% |
163 |
100.0% |
| The library is readily accessible to users with disabilities. |
126 |
90.6% |
13 |
9.4% |
139 |
100.0% |
| The collections of printed materials are well organized. |
163 |
94.8% |
9 |
5.2% |
172 |
100.0% |
| The collections of non-print materials are well organized. |
132 |
91.0% |
13 |
9.0% |
145 |
100.0% |
| Reference services are adequate for research purposes. |
142 |
83.0% |
29 |
17.0% |
171 |
100.0% |
| The reference materials available support all of the programs, including the West Campus. |
106 |
84.8% |
19 |
15.2% |
125 |
100.0% |
| The library provides a broad range of readily accessible learning resources at both primary and distance learning sites. |
83 |
83.0% |
17 |
17.0% |
100 |
100.0% |
| The library provides effective access to both on-site and remote electronic databases. |
80 |
86.0% |
13 |
14.0% |
93 |
100.0% |
| Library buildings are large enough to support the many services that are required. |
135 |
77.1% |
40 |
22.9% |
175 |
100.0% |
| The materials circulation system is efficient. |
159 |
95.8% |
7 |
4.2% |
166 |
100.0% |
| There is a wide variety of multimedia material available in the library. |
140 |
88.1% |
19 |
11.9% |
159 |
100.0% |
| The multimedia materials at the library adequately support the College faculty's research needs. |
102 |
75.6% |
33 |
24.4% |
135 |
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. |
107 |
80.5% |
26 |
19.5% |
133 |
100.0% |
| Study rooms are accessible to patrons with disabilities. |
106 |
94.6% |
6 |
5.4% |
112 |
100.0% |
| The library provides study space for students who want to study in groups. |
153 |
92.2% |
13 |
7.8% |
166 |
100.0% |
| Computers in the library are easily accessible for patrons with disabilities. |
98 |
92.5% |
8 |
7.5% |
106 |
100.0% |
Staff in the following offices are helpful, cooperative, and effective:
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| Financial Aid |
105 |
67.3% |
51 |
32.7% |
156 |
100.0% |
| Counseling |
126 |
72.0% |
49 |
28.0% |
175 |
100.0% |
| Placement |
112 |
77.2% |
33 |
22.8% |
145 |
100.0% |
| Testing |
123 |
85.4% |
21 |
14.6% |
144 |
100.0% |
| Special populations |
173 |
93.0% |
13 |
7.0% |
186 |
100.0% |
| Student activities |
142 |
86.1% |
23 |
13.9% |
165 |
100.0% |
Physical Resources
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| Automobile parking facilities are adequate. |
41 |
19.2% |
173 |
80.8% |
214 |
100.0% |
| In the buildings where I work, the corridors are of ample width and are unobstructed. |
186 |
85.7% |
31 |
14.3% |
217 |
100.0% |
| The College provides sufficient storage space. |
55 |
27.2% |
147 |
72.8% |
202 |
100.0% |
| I have sufficient office equipment and storage facilities in my office (filing cabinets, bookshelves, etc.). |
118 |
54.9% |
97 |
45.1% |
215 |
100.0% |
| The College has sufficient office space for its current workforce. |
61 |
31.3% |
134 |
68.7% |
195 |
100.0% |
| The conference rooms are adequate for my needs. |
135 |
67.2% |
66 |
32.8% |
201 |
100.0% |
| The telephone system is adequate for my needs. |
183 |
84.7% |
33 |
15.3% |
216 |
100.0% |
| Del Mar College provides for its students sufficient space for the learning environment so that scholarly and creative achievement is encouraged. |
132 |
62.9% |
78 |
37.1% |
210 |
100.0% |
| Adequate facilities, supplies, and equipment are available on-site for outreach courses requiring those items. |
63 |
60.6% |
41 |
39.4% |
104 |
100.0% |
| Facilities on campus are used efficiently. |
132 |
69.1% |
59 |
30.9% |
191 |
100.0% |
| The general appearance and upkeep of the campus grounds are adequate. |
163 |
74.4% |
56 |
25.6% |
219 |
100.0% |
| Maintenance personnel respond quickly and effectively to requests for help. |
120 |
58.3% |
86 |
41.7% |
206 |
100.0% |
| Housekeeping in the building in which I work is efficiently carried out. |
179 |
82.5% |
38 |
17.5% |
217 |
100.0% |
| Buildings are well maintained, including painting, floor covering, roof repairs, general maintenance, and pest control. |
107 |
50.7% |
104 |
49.3% |
211 |
100.0% |
| I feel my property is safe when I am on the Del Mar College campuses. |
137 |
63.1% |
80 |
36.9% |
217 |
100.0% |
| I feel personally safe when I am on the Del Mar College campuses. |
186 |
85.7% |
31 |
14.3% |
217 |
100.0% |
| There is adequate lighting around campus walkways, streets, and parking lots. |
144 |
66.4% |
73 |
33.6% |
217 |
100.0% |
| Security after hours, on weekends, and on holidays is adequate. |
124 |
70.5% |
52 |
29.5% |
176 |
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. |
166 |
77.2% |
49 |
22.8% |
215 |
100.0% |
| I am familiar with College policies about natural disasters, fires, explosions, etc. |
149 |
72.0% |
58 |
28.0% |
207 |
100.0% |
| I am familiar with Del Mar College's emergency policies relating to accidents or illnesses of students in my classroom. |
141 |
67.5% |
68 |
32.5% |
209 |
100.0% |
| I feel adequately prepared to deal with common accidents or illnesses which may occur in my classroom. |
166 |
77.9% |
47 |
22.1% |
213 |
100.0% |
| If I were to encounter a situation requiring first aid, I would know whom to contact on campus. |
116 |
55.0% |
95 |
45.0% |
211 |
100.0% |
| Fire exits are well marked in all buildings. |
187 |
93.0% |
14 |
7.0% |
201 |
100.0% |
If you are an employee with a physical disability please answer question 174 and 175.
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| Employees and students with disabilities have adequate access to buildings and grounds. |
29 |
72.5% |
11 |
27.5% |
40 |
100.0% |
| Employees and students with disabilities have adequate reserved parking. |
24 |
70.6% |
10 |
29.4% |
34 |
100.0% |
Please rate your office area on the adequacy of the following items.
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| Lighting |
198 |
90.8% |
20 |
9.2% |
218 |
100.0% |
| Heating |
164 |
75.2% |
54 |
24.8% |
218 |
100.0% |
| Cooling |
140 |
64.8% |
76 |
35.2% |
216 |
100.0% |
| Ventilation |
126 |
57.8% |
92 |
42.2% |
218 |
100.0% |
| Humidity |
159 |
73.3% |
58 |
26.7% |
217 |
100.0% |
| Acoustics |
165 |
76.0% |
52 |
24.0% |
217 |
100.0% |
| Equipment |
180 |
82.6% |
38 |
17.4% |
218 |
100.0% |
| Sufficient space |
122 |
56.2% |
95 |
43.8% |
217 |
100.0% |
Please rate your teaching area on the adequacy of the following items.
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| Lighting |
181 |
84.2% |
34 |
15.8% |
215 |
100.0% |
| Heating |
141 |
65.6% |
74 |
34.4% |
215 |
100.0% |
| Cooling |
120 |
55.8% |
95 |
44.2% |
215 |
100.0% |
| Ventilation |
134 |
62.6% |
80 |
37.4% |
214 |
100.0% |
| Humidity |
152 |
71.0% |
62 |
29.0% |
214 |
100.0% |
| Acoustics |
160 |
75.5% |
52 |
24.5% |
212 |
100.0% |
| Equipment |
156 |
73.2% |
57 |
26.8% |
213 |
100.0% |
| Sufficient space |
132 |
62.6% |
79 |
37.4% |
211 |
100.0% |
How important would it be for Del Mar College to offer the following student services
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| Financial aid |
217 |
99.5% |
1 |
.5% |
218 |
100.0% |
| Academic advising by counselors |
203 |
93.1% |
15 |
6.9% |
218 |
100.0% |
| Academic advising by faculty |
205 |
94.0% |
13 |
6.0% |
218 |
100.0% |
| Personal counseling |
193 |
88.9% |
24 |
11.1% |
217 |
100.0% |
| Career counseling |
214 |
98.2% |
4 |
1.8% |
218 |
100.0% |
| Career information and planning |
216 |
98.6% |
3 |
1.4% |
219 |
100.0% |
| Placement services |
212 |
96.8% |
7 |
3.2% |
219 |
100.0% |
| Job or education follow-up activities |
198 |
90.4% |
21 |
9.6% |
219 |
100.0% |
| Testing services |
211 |
96.8% |
7 |
3.2% |
218 |
100.0% |
| Health services |
189 |
86.7% |
29 |
13.3% |
218 |
100.0% |
| Health education |
194 |
88.6% |
25 |
11.4% |
219 |
100.0% |
| Health insurance |
160 |
73.4% |
58 |
26.6% |
218 |
100.0% |
| Childcare services |
196 |
89.9% |
22 |
10.1% |
218 |
100.0% |
| Parking |
219 |
99.5% |
1 |
.5% |
220 |
100.0% |
| Transportation (shuttle service or bus tokens) |
191 |
87.6% |
27 |
12.4% |
218 |
100.0% |
| Reading Lab |
214 |
97.7% |
5 |
2.3% |
219 |
100.0% |
| Math Learning Lab |
215 |
98.2% |
4 |
1.8% |
219 |
100.0% |
| Writing Center |
212 |
97.7% |
5 |
2.3% |
217 |
100.0% |
| Student Technology Center |
212 |
97.7% |
5 |
2.3% |
217 |
100.0% |
| Student orientation |
210 |
97.7% |
5 |
2.3% |
215 |
100.0% |
| Workshops on study skills, test taking, stress management, etc |
200 |
91.3% |
19 |
8.7% |
219 |
100.0% |
| Lounge area for students in Harvin Center |
190 |
86.8% |
29 |
13.2% |
219 |
100.0% |
| Lounge area for students in Coleman Center |
191 |
86.8% |
29 |
13.2% |
220 |
100.0% |
| Food service |
208 |
94.5% |
12 |
5.5% |
220 |
100.0% |
| Special services to students with disabilities, displaced homemakers, nontraditional students, and senior citizens |
211 |
95.9% |
9 |
4.1% |
220 |
100.0% |
| Opportunities for intern placement like Disney World |
163 |
74.8% |
55 |
25.2% |
218 |
100.0% |
| Field trips |
163 |
75.1% |
54 |
24.9% |
217 |
100.0% |
| Study programs in other countries |
123 |
56.2% |
96 |
43.8% |
219 |
100.0% |
| Community service projects and activities |
185 |
85.3% |
32 |
14.7% |
217 |
100.0% |
| Campus security |
216 |
98.6% |
3 |
1.4% |
219 |
100.0% |
| Tutoring |
217 |
98.6% |
3 |
1.4% |
220 |
100.0% |
| Mentoring program |
195 |
89.9% |
22 |
10.1% |
217 |
100.0% |
| Housing |
85 |
39.4% |
131 |
60.6% |
216 |
100.0% |
| College-operated bookstore |
142 |
65.1% |
76 |
34.9% |
218 |
100.0% |
| Referral to Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), Texas Rehabilitation Commission (TRC), Veterans Administration (VA) tuition assistance |
201 |
92.6% |
16 |
7.4% |
217 |
100.0% |
|
Yes |
No |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| 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.
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| First aid supplies in classroom buildings |
57 |
52.3% |
52 |
47.7% |
109 |
100.0% |
| Current health information |
65 |
59.1% |
45 |
40.9% |
110 |
100.0% |
| Dental hygiene services |
114 |
85.7% |
19 |
14.3% |
133 |
100.0% |
| Fitness information |
144 |
91.1% |
14 |
8.9% |
158 |
100.0% |
| Fitness facilities |
143 |
89.4% |
17 |
10.6% |
160 |
100.0% |
Please indicate the relative importance, to you, of the following professional development activities
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| Faculty travel to "recharge batteries," retreats, etc. |
196 |
92.0% |
17 |
8.0% |
213 |
100.0% |
| Faculty release time to recharge batteries, prepare new syllabi and curricula, or participate in faculty development programs. |
203 |
94.9% |
11 |
5.1% |
214 |
100.0% |
| Faculty mini-sabbaticals, faculty exchanges, travel to colleges in other countries, especially Spanish-speaking countries. |
179 |
86.5% |
28 |
13.5% |
207 |
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. |
199 |
92.6% |
16 |
7.4% |
215 |
100.0% |
Please indicate the relative benefit, to you, of the following workshops
|
Positive Response |
Negative Response |
Total |
% |
% |
% |
| Strategies and supplementary materials for working with educationally unprepared students. |
175 |
88.8% |
22 |
11.2% |
197 |
100.0% |
| Strategies and supplementary materials for working with culturally diverse populations. |
175 |
87.1% |
26 |
12.9% |
201 |
100.0% |
| Techniques and supplementary materials for improving the retention of both new freshman and transfer students. |
190 |
91.8% |
17 |
8.2% |
207 |
100.0% |
| Strategies for increasing student motivation. |
194 |
91.5% |
18 |
8.5% |
212 |
100.0% |
| Strategies for developing critical thinking skills across the curriculum. |
194 |
93.7% |
13 |
6.3% |
207 |
100.0% |
| Strategies for optimizing students' learning styles. |
193 |
93.2% |
14 |
6.8% |
207 |
100.0% |
| Strategies for promoting better study skills among students in a course. |
196 |
94.2% |
12 |
5.8% |
208 |
100.0% |
| Strategies and techniques for recognizing learning disabilities. |
194 |
92.8% |
15 |
7.2% |
209 |
100.0% |
| Strategies for developing better oral and written communication skills across the curriculum. |
197 |
95.2% |
10 |
4.8% |
207 |
100.0% |
| Approaches to diagnose and help students with limited English proficiency. |
184 |
89.8% |
21 |
10.2% |
205 |
100.0% |
| Techniques for better evaluation of student essays and papers across the curriculum. |
166 |
85.6% |
28 |
14.4% |
194 |
100.0% |
| Improvement of our current faculty classroom evaluation instrument and questionnaire and faculty evaluation system. |
189 |
93.6% |
13 |
6.4% |
202 |
100.0% |