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%