Clerical and Support Staff 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."
|
Strongly Agree |
Agree |
Disagree |
Strongly Disagree |
Do Not Know/Does Not Apply |
TOTAL |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
| This mission statement is appropriate for Del Mar College. |
22
| 33.3%
| 36
| 54.5%
| 1
| 1.5%
| 0
| .0%
| 7
| 10.6%
| 66
| 100.0%
|
| Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. |
15
| 23.4%
| 45
| 70.3%
| 0
| .0%
| 0
| .0%
| 4
| 6.3%
| 64
| 100.0%
|
| Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. |
5
| 8.3%
| 32
| 53.3%
| 14
| 23.3%
| 2
| 3.3%
| 7
| 11.7%
| 60
| 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."
|
Strongly Agree |
Agree |
Disagree |
Strongly Disagree |
Do Not Know/Does Not Apply |
TOTAL |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
| This mission statement is appropriate for Del Mar College. |
17
| 27.0%
| 39
| 61.9%
| 4
| 6.3%
| 0
| .0%
| 3
| 4.8%
| 63
| 100.0%
|
| Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. |
12
| 18.2%
| 48
| 72.7%
| 3
| 4.5%
| 0
| .0%
| 3
| 4.5%
| 66
| 100.0%
|
| Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. |
7
| 11.1%
| 34
| 54.0%
| 14
| 22.2%
| 2
| 3.2%
| 6
| 9.5%
| 63
| 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."
|
Strongly Agree |
Agree |
Disagree |
Strongly Disagree |
Do Not Know/Does Not Apply |
TOTAL |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
| This mission statement is appropriate for Del Mar College. |
15
| 24.2%
| 37
| 59.7%
| 4
| 6.5%
| 2
| 3.2%
| 4
| 6.5%
| 62
| 100.0%
|
| Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. |
13
| 18.8%
| 40
| 58.0%
| 8
| 11.6%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 7
| 10.1%
| 69
| 100.0%
|
| Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. |
7
| 12.1%
| 30
| 51.7%
| 9
| 15.5%
| 2
| 3.4%
| 10
| 17.2%
| 58
| 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."
|
Strongly Agree |
Agree |
Disagree |
Strongly Disagree |
Do Not Know/Does Not Apply |
TOTAL |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
| This mission statement is appropriate for Del Mar College. |
13
| 21.0%
| 41
| 66.1%
| 2
| 3.2%
| 0
| .0%
| 6
| 9.7%
| 62
| 100.0%
|
| Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. |
11
| 17.2%
| 43
| 67.2%
| 3
| 4.7%
| 0
| .0%
| 7
| 10.9%
| 64
| 100.0%
|
| Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. |
5
| 8.1%
| 36
| 58.1%
| 8
| 12.9%
| 2
| 3.2%
| 11
| 17.7%
| 62
| 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."
|
Strongly Agree |
Agree |
Disagree |
Strongly Disagree |
Do Not Know/Does Not Apply |
TOTAL |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
| This mission statement is appropriate for Del Mar College. |
15
| 22.4%
| 34
| 50.7%
| 7
| 10.4%
| 0
| .0%
| 11
| 16.4%
| 67
| 100.0%
|
| Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. |
10
| 14.9%
| 39
| 58.2%
| 8
| 11.9%
| 0
| .0%
| 10
| 14.9%
| 67
| 100.0%
|
| Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. |
7
| 12.3%
| 24
| 42.1%
| 11
| 19.3%
| 2
| 3.5%
| 13
| 22.8%
| 57
| 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."
|
Strongly Agree |
Agree |
Disagree |
Strongly Disagree |
Do Not Know/Does Not Apply |
TOTAL |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
| This mission statement is appropriate for Del Mar College. |
12
| 20.0%
| 36
| 60.0%
| 3
| 5.0%
| 0
| .0%
| 9
| 15.0%
| 60
| 100.0%
|
| Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. |
8
| 12.1%
| 44
| 66.7%
| 4
| 6.1%
| 0
| .0%
| 10
| 15.2%
| 66
| 100.0%
|
| Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. |
5
| 8.6%
| 31
| 53.4%
| 10
| 17.2%
| 1
| 1.7%
| 11
| 19.0%
| 58
| 100.0%
|
|
Strongly Agree |
Agree |
Disagree |
Strongly Disagree |
Do Not Know/Does Not Apply |
Total |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
| The Del Mar College mission statement adequately reflects the College |
15
| 21.4%
| 50
| 71.4%
| 2
| 2.9%
| 0
| .0%
| 3
| 4.3%
| 70
| 100.0%
|
| The Del Mar College mission statement is clear and concise and easily understood. |
15
| 21.1%
| 48
| 67.6%
| 5
| 7.0%
| 0
| .0%
| 3
| 4.2%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| The Del Mar College mission statement provides a useful framework for formulating specific goals. |
12
| 17.9%
| 47
| 70.1%
| 3
| 4.5%
| 1
| 1.5%
| 4
| 6.0%
| 67
| 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 |
4
| 5.7%
| 66
| 94.3%
| 70
| 100.0%
|
| Departmental discussion of unit plans |
8
| 11.3%
| 63
| 88.7%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| Strategic planning |
7
| 10.0%
| 63
| 90.0%
| 70
| 100.0%
|
Institutional Advancement
|
Strongly Agree |
Agree |
Disagree |
Strongly Disagree |
Do Not Know/Does Not Apply |
Total |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
| Further changes, beyond those recently proposed, are needed in the operational procedures of the Foundation. |
6
| 8.6%
| 15
| 21.4%
| 11
| 15.7%
| 2
| 2.9%
| 36
| 51.4%
| 70
| 100.0%
|
| I am aware of the goals and mission statement of the Foundation. |
2
| 2.8%
| 18
| 25.4%
| 10
| 14.1%
| 5
| 7.0%
| 36
| 50.7%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| I have been contacted by the Former Students' Association to make a donation. |
4
| 5.8%
| 17
| 24.6%
| 14
| 20.3%
| 3
| 4.3%
| 31
| 44.9%
| 69
| 100.0%
|
| I am aware of the policies and procedures associated with raising funds for the Former Students' Association. |
2
| 2.8%
| 10
| 14.1%
| 15
| 21.1%
| 4
| 5.6%
| 40
| 56.3%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
Financial Resources
|
Strongly Agree |
Agree |
Disagree |
Strongly Disagree |
Do Not Know/Does Not Apply |
Total |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
| The College provides me the opportunity to participate in the development of the budget. |
1
| 1.4%
| 6
| 8.6%
| 22
| 31.4%
| 12
| 17.1%
| 29
| 41.4%
| 70
| 100.0%
|
| The College has an effective program of internal auditing and financial control. |
3
| 4.3%
| 21
| 30.0%
| 10
| 14.3%
| 7
| 10.0%
| 29
| 41.4%
| 70
| 100.0%
|
| The College's purchasing policies and procedures are clear and easily understood. |
4
| 5.7%
| 27
| 38.6%
| 12
| 17.1%
| 5
| 7.1%
| 22
| 31.4%
| 70
| 100.0%
|
| The College has effective inventory management procedures and policies. |
3
| 4.3%
| 21
| 30.4%
| 12
| 17.4%
| 5
| 7.2%
| 28
| 40.6%
| 69
| 100.0%
|
Computer Resources and Services
|
Yes |
No |
Not Applicable |
Total |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
| Do you have a computer in your office? |
61
| 84.7%
| 11
| 15.3%
| 0
| .0%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| Is the computer in your office adequate for your needs? |
45
| 62.5%
| 17
| 23.6%
| 10
| 13.9%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| Do you have a computer at home? |
40
| 57.1%
| 30
| 42.9%
| 0
| .0%
| 70
| 100.0%
|
| If you have a computer at home, is it connected to the internet? |
23
| 33.8%
| 21
| 30.9%
| 24
| 35.3%
| 68
| 100.0%
|
Computer Resources and Services
|
Strongly Agree |
Agree |
Disagree |
Strongly Disagree |
Do Not Know/Does Not Apply |
Total |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
| Administrators and supervisors have realistic expectations of my use of computer software and hardware. |
9
| 12.7%
| 37
| 52.1%
| 11
| 15.5%
| 5
| 7.0%
| 9
| 12.7%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| Computing Services responds quickly to requests for help. |
21
| 28.8%
| 35
| 47.9%
| 6
| 8.2%
| 2
| 2.7%
| 9
| 12.3%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Computing Services staff is cooperative and helpful. |
29
| 39.7%
| 30
| 41.1%
| 5
| 6.8%
| 0
| .0%
| 9
| 12.3%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| There are sufficient computer resource personnel (installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting) to meet campus needs. |
6
| 8.3%
| 26
| 36.1%
| 21
| 29.2%
| 7
| 9.7%
| 12
| 16.7%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| I have a need for computer access by telephone dial-up to Del Mar College computer networks. |
2
| 2.9%
| 9
| 13.0%
| 21
| 30.4%
| 4
| 5.8%
| 33
| 47.8%
| 69
| 100.0%
|
| I received adequate orientation and training in my current position. |
8
| 11.1%
| 37
| 51.4%
| 16
| 22.2%
| 6
| 8.3%
| 5
| 6.9%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| I received training for using the hardware and software in my office. |
3
| 4.2%
| 30
| 41.7%
| 27
| 37.5%
| 2
| 2.8%
| 10
| 13.9%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| Technology training at Del Mar College has been offered at a time when I could attend. |
0
| .0%
| 35
| 48.6%
| 19
| 26.4%
| 10
| 13.9%
| 8
| 11.1%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| I need more training on the hardware and software in my office. |
7 | 9.7%
| 35
| 48.6%
| 13
| 18.1%
| 5
| 6.9%
| 12
| 16.7%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| The computer training classes offered have met my needs. |
2
| 2.8%
| 25
| 34.7%
| 22
| 30.6%
| 5
| 6.9%
| 18
| 25.0%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| I am knowledgeable about intellectual property rights concerning material found on the internet. |
4
| 5.6%
| 24
| 33.3%
| 14
| 19.4%
| 5
| 6.9%
| 25
| 34.7%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| In my opinion, the software used in Del Mar College computers is up-to-date. |
5
| 6.8%
| 43
| 58.9%
| 15
| 20.5%
| 3
| 4.1%
| 7
| 9.6%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| I use intracampus ('prof's') email. |
18
| 25.0%
| 34
| 47.2%
| 4
| 5.6%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 15
| 20.8%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| Del Mar College should hire a full-time technology instructor/trainer for faculty and staff. |
22
| 30.6%
| 24
| 33.3%
| 9
| 12.5%
| 4
| 5.6%
| 13
| 18.1%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| Technology resources are fairly distributed throughout the campus. |
1
| 1.4%
| 27
| 37.0%
| 14
| 19.2%
| 7
| 9.6%
| 24
| 32.9%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| I am able to use effectively the technology I already have. |
8
| 11.0%
| 38
| 52.1%
| 14
| 19.2%
| 2
| 2.7%
| 11
| 15.1%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Del Mar College has a clearly stated, realistic, and effective campus-wide technology plan. |
2
| 2.8%
| 29
| 40.3%
| 10
| 13.9%
| 4
| 5.6%
| 27
| 37.5%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| Del Mar College's availability and use of technology compare favorably to that of other colleges. |
2
| 2.7%
| 17
| 23.3%
| 5
| 6.8%
| 4
| 5.5%
| 45
| 61.6%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| The College should choose just one wordprocessing software program (e.g. Word or WordPerfect). |
11
| 15.3%
| 13
| 18.1%
| 17
| 23.6%
| 17
| 23.6%
| 14
| 19.4%
| 72
| 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 |
24
| 40.0%
| 36
| 60.0%
| 60
| 100.0%
|
| Internet for email |
28
| 47.5%
| 31
| 52.5%
| 59
| 100.0%
|
| Image scanning, digitizing |
11
| 22.0%
| 39
| 78.0%
| 50
| 100.0%
|
| Wordprocessing |
42
| 73.7%
| 15
| 26.3%
| 57
| 100.0%
|
| Spreadsheet software |
18
| 37.5%
| 30
| 62.5%
| 48
| 100.0%
|
| Database software |
13
| 28.3%
| 33
| 71.7%
| 46
| 100.0%
|
| Multimedia presentations |
5
| 12.5%
| 35
| 87.5%
| 40
| 100.0%
|
| Graphic software |
7
| 15.9%
| 37
| 84.1%
| 44
| 100.0%
|
| Audio digitizing |
4
| 11.8%
| 30
| 88.2%
| 34
| 100.0%
|
| Webpage software |
6
| 15.4%
| 33
| 84.6%
| 39
| 100.0%
|
| Listserves, channels |
2
| 5.7%
| 33
| 94.3%
| 35
| 100.0%
|
| Data encryption |
0
| .0%
| 32
| 100.0%
| 32
| 100.0%
|
Physical Resources
|
Strongly Agree |
Agree |
Disagree |
Strongly Disagree |
Do Not Know/Does Not Apply |
Total |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
| Maintenance personnel respond quickly and effectively to requests for help. |
4
| 5.6%
| 41
| 56.9%
| 18
| 25.0%
| 7
| 9.7%
| 2
| 2.8%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| Automobile parking facilities are adequate. |
1
| 1.4%
| 18
| 25.0%
| 18
| 25.0%
| 35
| 48.6%
| 0
| .0%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| In the buildings where I work, the corridors are of ample width and are unobstructed. |
6
| 8.5%
| 50
| 70.4%
| 6
| 8.5%
| 8
| 11.3%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| The College provides sufficient storage space. |
1
| 1.4%
| 16
| 22.5%
| 30
| 42.3%
| 22
| 31.0%
| 2
| 2.8%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| I have sufficient office equipment and storage facilities in my office (filing cabinets, bookshelves, etc.). |
2
| 2.7%
| 32
| 43.8%
| 18
| 24.7%
| 17
| 23.3%
| 4
| 5.5%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| The College has sufficient office space for its current workforce. | 2
| 2.7%
| 22
| 30.1%
| 25
| 34.2%
| 16
| 21.9%
| 8
| 11.0%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| The telephone system is adequate for my needs. |
5
| 6.9%
| 43
| 59.7%
| 16
| 22.2%
| 7
| 9.7%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| Del Mar College provides for its students sufficient space for the learning environment so that scholarly and creative achievement is encouraged. |
6
| 8.3%
| 38
| 52.8%
| 11
| 15.3%
| 4
| 5.6%
| 13
| 18.1%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| The College adequately supports its Continuing Education programs with all necessary resources and services. |
7
| 9.6%
| 36
| 49.3%
| 8
| 11.0%
| 3
| 4.1%
| 19
| 26.0%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Facilities on campus are used efficiently. |
5
| 6.9%
| 33
| 45.8%
| 16
| 22.2%
| 3
| 4.2%
| 15
| 20.8%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| The general appearance and upkeep of the campus grounds are adequate. |
12
| 16.4%
| 50
| 68.5%
| 8
| 11.0%
| 2
| 2.7%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Housekeeping in the building in which I work is efficiently carried out. |
13
| 17.8%
| 42
| 57.5%
| 13
| 17.8%
| 4
| 5.5%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Buildings are well maintained, including painting, floor covering, roof repairs, general maintenance, and pest control. |
5
| 6.8%
| 40
| 54.8%
| 23
| 31.5%
| 5
| 6.8%
| 0
| .0%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| I feel my property is safe when I am on the Del Mar campuses. |
6
| 8.2%
| 39
| 53.4%
| 22
| 30.1%
| 6
| 8.2%
| 0
| .0%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Campus security in the offices, buildings, and grounds is adequate and effective. |
7
| 9.6%
| 39
| 53.4%
| 17
| 23.3%
| 6
| 8.2%
| 4
| 5.5%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| I feel personally safe when I am on the Del Mar campuses. |
7
| 9.6%
| 55
| 75.3%
| 8
| 11.0%
| 3
| 4.1%
| 0
| .0%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| There is adequate lighting around campus walkways, streets, and parking lots. |
2
| 2.7%
| 42
| 57.5%
| 15
| 20.5%
| 7
| 9.6%
| 7
| 9.6%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Security after hours, on weekends, and on holidays is adequate. |
3
| 4.1%
| 28
| 38.4%
| 8
| 11.0%
| 2
| 2.7%
| 32
| 43.8%
| 73
| 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. |
10
| 13.7%
| 52
| 71.2%
| 6
| 8.2%
| 4
| 5.5%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| If I were to encounter a situation requiring first aid, I would know whom to contact on campus. |
9
| 12.5%
| 40
| 55.6%
| 15
| 20.8%
| 5
| 6.9%
| 3
| 4.2%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| I am familiar with College policies about natural disasters, fires, explosions, etc. |
6
| 8.3%
| 40
| 55.6%
| 19
| 26.4%
| 2
| 2.8%
| 5
| 6.9%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| I am familiar with Del Mar College's emergency policies relating to accidents or illnesses which in my work area |
7
| 9.9%
| 38
| 53.5%
| 17
| 23.9%
| 2
| 2.8%
| 7
| 9.9%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| I feel adequately prepared to deal with common accidents or illness which may occur in my work area |
4
| 5.6%
| 47
| 66.2%
| 12
| 16.9%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 7
| 9.9%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| Fire exits are well marked in all buildings |
9
| 12.3%
| 44
| 60.3%
| 10
| 13.7%
| 5
| 6.8%
| 5
| 6.8%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
If you are an employee with a physical disability please answer question 174 and 175.
|
Agree |
Disagree |
Strongly Disagree |
Do Not Know/Does Not Apply |
Total |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
| Employees and students with disabilities have adequate access to buildings and grounds. |
5
| 35.7%
| 5
| 35.7%
| 3
| 21.4%
| 1
| 7.1%
| 14
| 100.0%
|
| Employees and students with disabilities have adequate reserved parking. |
4
| 28.6%
| 6
| 42.9%
| 3
| 21.4%
| 1
| 7.1%
| 14
| 100.0%
|
Please rate your primary work area on the adequacy of the following items.
|
Very Good |
Good |
Adequate |
Poor |
Very Poor |
Total |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
| Lighting |
16
| 21.9%
| 29
| 39.7%
| 21
| 28.8%
| 5
| 6.8%
| 2
| 2.7%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Heating |
5
| 7.1%
| 26
| 37.1%
| 23
| 32.9%
| 11
| 15.7%
| 5
| 7.1%
| 70
| 100.0%
|
| Cooling |
11
| 15.1%
| 19
| 26.0%
| 21
| 28.8%
| 13
| 17.8%
| 9
| 12.3%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Ventilation |
6
| 8.2%
| 16
| 21.9%
| 30
| 41.1%
| 11
| 15.1%
| 10
| 13.7%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Humidity |
4
| 5.7%
| 17
| 24.3%
| 29
| 41.4%
| 13
| 18.6%
| 7
| 10.0%
| 70
| 100.0%
|
| Acoustics |
4
| 5.8%
| 20
| 29.0%
| 30
| 43.5%
| 8
| 11.6%
| 7
| 10.1%
| 69
| 100.0%
|
| Equipment |
5
| 6.9%
| 23
| 31.9%
| 35
| 48.6%
| 5
| 6.9%
| 4
| 5.6%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| Sufficient space |
5
| 6.8%
| 14
| 19.2%
| 21
| 28.8%
| 16
| 21.9%
| 17
| 23.3%
| 73
| 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 |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
| First aid supplies in the buildings where I work |
4
| 5.6%
| 30
| 41.7%
| 10
| 13.9%
| 17
| 23.6%
| 11
| 15.3%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| Current health information |
3
| 4.2%
| 31
| 43.7%
| 13
| 18.3%
| 9
| 12.7%
| 15
| 21.1%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| Dental hygiene services |
5
| 6.9%
| 28
| 38.9%
| 3
| 4.2%
| 29
| 40.3%
| 7
| 9.7%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| Fitness information |
4
| 5.6%
| 32
| 45.1%
| 5
| 7.0%
| 24
| 33.8%
| 6
| 8.5%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| Fitness facilities |
6
| 8.5%
| 30
| 42.3%
| 6
| 8.5%
| 26
| 36.6%
| 3
| 4.2%
| 71
| 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 |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
| Financial aid |
71
| 97.3%
| 2
| 2.7%
| 0
| .0%
| 0
| .0%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Academic advising by counselors |
63
| 86.3%
| 3
| 4.1%
| 5
| 6.8%
| 2
| 2.7%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Academic advising by faculty |
66
| 91.7%
| 5
| 6.9%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 0
| .0%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| Personal counseling |
45
| 61.6%
| 23
| 31.5%
| 4
| 5.5%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Career counseling |
58
| 79.5%
| 15
| 20.5%
| 0
| .0%
| 0
| .0%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Career information and planning |
61
| 83.6%
| 12
| 16.4%
| 0
| .0%
| 0
| .0%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Placement services |
48
| 65.8%
| 23
| 31.5%
| 2
| 2.7%
| 0
| .0%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Job or education follow-up activities |
39
| 53.4%
| 29
| 39.7%
| 4
| 5.5%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Testing services |
60
| 82.2%
| 11
| 15.1%
| 2
| 2.7%
| 0
| .0%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Health services |
40
| 54.8%
| 25
| 34.2%
| 6
| 8.2%
| 2
| 2.7%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Health education |
46
| 63.0%
| 20
| 27.4%
| 6
| 8.2%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Health insurance |
43
| 58.9%
| 19
| 26.0%
| 9
| 12.3%
| 2
| 2.7%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Childcare services |
53
| 72.6%
| 13
| 17.8%
| 7
| 9.6%
| 0
| .0%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Parking |
68
| 93.2%
| 5
| 6.8%
| 0
| .0%
| 0
| .0%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Transportation (shuttle service or bus tokens) |
49
| 67.1%
| 22
| 30.1%
| 2
| 2.7%
| 0
| .0%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Reading Lab |
60
| 82.2%
| 11
| 15.1%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Math Learning Lab |
61
| 83.6%
| 10
| 13.7%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Writing Center |
60
| 82.2%
| 12
| 16.4%
| 0
| .0%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Student Technology Center |
63
| 86.3%
| 9
| 12.3%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 0
| .0%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Student orientation |
57
| 78.1%
| 12
| 16.4%
| 3
| 4.1%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Workshops on study skills, test taking, stress management, etc |
54
| 74.0%
| 13
| 17.8%
| 5
| 6.8%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Lounge area for students in Harvin Center |
42
| 57.5%
| 24
| 32.9%
| 6
| 8.2%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Lounge area for students in Coleman Center |
44
| 60.3%
| 22
| 30.1%
| 6
| 8.2%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Food service |
59
| 80.8%
| 13
| 17.8%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 0
| .0%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Special services to students with disabilities, displaced homemakers, nontraditional students, and senior citizens |
63
| 86.3%
| 10
| 13.7%
| 0
| .0%
| 0
| .0%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Opportunities for intern placement like Disney World |
24
| 32.9%
| 34
| 46.6%
| 12
| 16.4%
| 3
| 4.1%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Field trips |
16
| 21.9%
| 38
| 52.1%
| 15
| 20.5%
| 4
| 5.5%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Study programs in other countries |
17
| 23.3%
| 29
| 39.7%
| 18
| 24.7%
| 9
| 12.3%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Community service projects and activities |
34
| 46.6%
| 30
| 41.1%
| 6
| 8.2%
| 3
| 4.1%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Campus security |
69
| 94.5%
| 4
| 5.5%
| 0
| .0%
| 0
| .0%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Tutoring |
62
| 84.9%
| 9
| 12.3%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Mentoring program |
46
| 63.0%
| 20
| 27.4%
| 4
| 5.5%
| 3
| 4.1%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Housing |
17
| 23.9%
| 23
| 32.4%
| 16
| 22.5%
| 15
| 21.1%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| College-operated bookstore |
34
| 46.6%
| 24
| 32.9%
| 7
| 9.6%
| 8
| 11.0%
| 73
| 100.0%
|
| Referral to Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), Texas Rehabilitation Commission (TRC), Veterans Administration (VA) tuition assistance |
56
| 78.9%
| 13
| 18.3%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 71
| 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? |
58
| 82.9%
| 12
| 17.1%
| 70
| 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? |
56
| 86.2%
| 9
| 13.8%
| 65
| 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? |
49
| 70.0%
| 21
| 30.0%
| 70
| 100.0%
|
Library
|
Strongly Agree |
Agree |
Disagree |
Strongly Disagree |
Do Not Know/Does Not Apply |
Total |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
| The library provides quiet areas for students to study. |
24
| 33.3%
| 41
| 56.9%
| 4
| 5.6%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 2
| 2.8%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| The library maintains adequate hours for users. |
20
| 27.8%
| 44
| 61.1%
| 3
| 4.2%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 4
| 5.6%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| Library staff are cooperative and helpful. |
18
| 25.0%
| 43
| 59.7%
| 2
| 2.8%
| 0
| .0%
| 9
| 12.5%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| I received the help I needed in using the computers in the library. |
12
| 16.7%
| 25
| 34.7%
| 4
| 5.6%
| 0
| .0%
| 31
| 43.1%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| I received the help I needed in using the computerized databases in the library. |
11
| 15.7%
| 16
| 22.9%
| 3
| 4.3%
| 0
| .0%
| 40
| 57.1%
| 70
| 100.0%
|
| Library staff regularly replace missing and outdated materials. |
8
| 11.1%
| 21
| 29.2%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 41
| 56.9%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| The number of library professionals and support staff members is adequate. |
9
| 12.5%
| 27
| 37.5%
| 5
| 6.9%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 30
| 41.7%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| All library equipment is adequate and in good repair. |
6
| 8.3%
| 30
| 41.7%
| 7
| 9.7%
| 0
| .0%
| 29
| 40.3%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| The library considers suggestions concerning support services. |
8
| 11.1%
| 20
| 27.8%
| 3
| 4.2%
| 0
| .0%
| 41
| 56.9%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| The library has an adequate number of computer stations. |
9
| 12.7%
| 22
| 31.0%
| 8
| 11.3%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 31
| 43.7%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| The library book and research collection is sufficient to support the educational, research, and public service programs of the institution. |
9
| 12.7%
| 29
| 40.8%
| 4
| 5.6%
| 0
| .0%
| 29
| 40.8%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| The library provides convenient and effective access to library resources. |
11
| 15.7%
| 38
| 54.3%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 0
| .0%
| 20
| 28.6%
| 70
| 100.0%
|
| Internet access is adequate. |
7
| 9.9%
| 24
| 33.8%
| 5
| 7.0%
| 0
| .0%
| 35
| 49.3%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| Interlibrary loan service is available and efficient. |
8
| 11.3%
| 24
| 33.8%
| 0
| .0%
| 0
| .0%
| 39
| 54.9%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| The library is readily accessible to users with disabilities. |
6
| 8.5%
| 31
| 43.7%
| 2
| 2.8%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 31
| 43.7%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| The collections of printed materials are well organized. |
8
| 11.3%
| 31
| 43.7%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 0
| .0%
| 31
| 43.7%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| The collections of non-print materials are well organized. |
7
| 9.9%
| 24
| 33.8%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 0
| .0%
| 39
| 54.9%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| Reference services are adequate for research purposes. |
6
| 8.5%
| 32
| 45.1%
| 2
| 2.8%
| 0
| .0%
| 31
| 43.7%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| The reference materials available support all of the programs, including the West Campus. |
6
| 8.5%
| 21
| 29.6%
| 4
| 5.6%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 39
| 54.9%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| The library provides a broad range of readily accessible learning resources at both primary and distance learning sites. |
5
| 7.1%
| 25
| 35.7%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 0
| .0%
| 39
| 55.7%
| 70
| 100.0%
|
| The library provides effective access to both on-site and remote electronic databases. |
5
| 7.0%
| 16
| 22.5%
| 2
| 2.8%
| 0
| .0%
| 48
| 67.6%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| Library buildings are large enough to support the many services that are required. |
7
| 10.0%
| 35
| 50.0%
| 7
| 10.0%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 20
| 28.6%
| 70
| 100.0%
|
| The materials circulation system is efficient. |
6
| 8.6%
| 30
| 42.9%
| 2
| 2.9%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 31
| 44.3%
| 70
| 100.0%
|
| There is a wide variety of multimedia material available in the library. |
5
| 7.1%
| 23
| 32.9%
| 5
| 7.1%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 36
| 51.4%
| 70
| 100.0%
|
| The multimedia materials at the library adequately support the College faculty |
5
| 7.2%
| 18
| 26.1%
| 3
| 4.3%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 42
| 60.9%
| 69
| 100.0%
|
| Study rooms are accessible to patrons with disabilities. |
6
| 8.3%
| 23
| 31.9%
| 3
| 4.2%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 39
| 54.2%
| 72
| 100.0%
|
| The library provides study space for students who want to study in groups. |
8
| 11.3%
| 29
| 40.8%
| 5
| 7.0%
| 2
| 2.8%
| 27
| 38.0%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| Computers in the library are easily accessible for patrons with disabilities. |
7
| 10.0%
| 20
| 28.6%
| 4
| 5.7%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 38
| 54.3%
| 70
| 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 |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
| Financial Aid |
16
| 22.5%
| 34
| 47.9%
| 7
| 9.9%
| 4
| 5.6%
| 10
| 14.1%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| Counseling |
9
| 12.7%
| 43
| 60.6%
| 8
| 11.3%
| 2
| 2.8%
| 9
| 12.7%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| Placement |
10
| 14.1%
| 37
| 52.1%
| 7
| 9.9%
| 3
| 4.2%
| 14
| 19.7%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| Testing |
13
| 18.3%
| 44
| 62.0%
| 3
| 4.2%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 10
| 14.1%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| Special Populations |
13
| 18.3%
| 44
| 62.0%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 12
| 16.9%
| 71
| 100.0%
|
| Student Activities |
14
| 19.7%
| 41
| 57.7%
| 3
| 4.2%
| 1
| 1.4%
| 12
| 16.9%
| 71
| 100.0%
|