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. 58 98.3% 1 1.7% 59 100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. 60 100.0% 0 .0% 60 100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. 37 69.8% 16 30.2% 53 100.0%

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. 56 93.3% 4 6.7% 60 100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. 60 95.2% 3 4.8% 63 100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. 41 71.9% 16 28.1% 57 100.0%

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. 52 89.7% 6 10.3% 58 100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. 53 85.5% 9 14.5% 62 100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. 37 77.1% 11 22.9% 48 100.0%

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. 54 96.4% 2 3.6% 56 100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. 54 94.7% 3 5.3% 57 100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. 41 80.4% 10 19.6% 51 100.0%

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. 49 87.5% 7 12.5% 56 100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. 49 86.0% 8 14.0% 57 100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. 31 70.5% 13 29.5% 44 100.0%

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. 48 94.1% 3 5.9% 51 100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission. 52 92.9% 4 7.1% 56 100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose. 36 76.6% 11 23.4% 47 100.0%






Positive Response Negative Response Total
% % %
The Del Mar College mission statement adequately reflects the College's educationl role in the community. 65 97.0% 2 3.0% 67 100.0%
The Del Mar College mission statement is clear and concise and easily understood. 63 92.6% 5 7.4% 68 100.0%
The Del Mar College mission statement provides a useful framework for formulating specific goals. 59 93.7% 4 6.3% 63 100.0%




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 10.1% 62 89.9% 69 100.0%




Institutional Advancement

Positive Response Negative Response Total
% % %
Further changes, beyond those recently proposed, are needed in the operational procedures of the Foundation. 21 61.8% 13 38.2% 34 100.0%
I am aware of the goals and mission statement of the Foundation. 20 57.1% 15 42.9% 35 100.0%
I have been contacted by the Former Students' Association to make a donation. 21 55.3% 17 44.7% 38 100.0%
I am aware of the policies and procedures associated with raising funds for the Former Students' Association. 12 38.7% 19 61.3% 31 100.0%




Financial Resources

Positive Response Negative Response Total
% % %
The College provides me the opportunity to participate in the development of the budget. 7 17.1% 34 82.9% 41 100.0%
The College has an effective program of internal auditing and financial control. 24 58.5% 17 41.5% 41 100.0%
The College's purchasing policies and procedures are clear and easily understood. 31 64.6% 17 35.4% 48 100.0%
The College has effective inventory management procedures and policies. 24 58.5% 17 41.5% 41 100.0%





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

Positive Response Negative Response Total
% % %
Administrators and supervisors have realistic expectations of my use of computer software and hardware. 46 74.2% 16 25.8% 62 100.0%
Computing Services responds quickly to requests for help. 56 87.5% 8 12.5% 64 100.0%
Computing Services staff is cooperative and helpful. 59 92.2% 5 7.8% 64 100.0%
There are sufficient computer resource personnel (installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting) to meet campus needs. 32 53.3% 28 46.7% 60 100.0%
I have a need for computer access by telephone dial-up to Del Mar College computer networks. 11 30.6% 25 69.4% 36 100.0%
I received adequate orientation and training in my current position. 45 67.2% 22 32.8% 67 100.0%
I received training for using the hardware and software in my office. 33 53.2% 29 46.8% 62 100.0%
Technology training at Del Mar College has been offered at a time when I could attend. 35 54.7% 29 45.3% 64 100.0%
I need more training on the hardware and software in my office. 42 70.0% 18 30.0% 60 100.0%
The computer training classes offered have met my needs. 27 50.0% 27 50.0% 54 100.0%
I am knowledgeable about intellectual property rights concerning material found on the internet. 28 59.6% 19 40.4% 47 100.0%
In my opinion, the software used in Del Mar College computers is up-to-date. 48 72.7% 18 27.3% 66 100.0%
I use intracampus ('prof's') email. 52 91.2% 5 8.8% 57 100.0%
Del Mar College should hire a full-time technology instructor/trainer for faculty and staff. 46 78.0% 13 22.0% 59 100.0%
Technology resources are fairly distributed throughout the campus. 28 57.1% 21 42.9% 49 100.0%
I am able to use effectively the technology I already have. 46 74.2% 16 25.8% 62 100.0%
Del Mar College has a clearly stated, realistic, and effective campus-wide technology plan. 31 68.9% 14 31.1% 45 100.0%
Del Mar College's availability and use of technology compare favorably to that of other colleges. 19 67.9% 9 32.1% 28 100.0%
The College should choose just one wordprocessing software program (e.g. Word or WordPerfect). 24 41.4% 34 58.6% 58 100.0%




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 28.9% 32 71.1% 45 100.0%
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

Positive Response Negative Response Total
% % %
Maintenance personnel respond quickly and effectively to requests for help. 45 64.3% 25 35.7% 70 100.0%
Automobile parking facilities are adequate. 19 26.4% 53 73.6% 72 100.0%
In the buildings where I work, the corridors are of ample width and are unobstructed. 56 80.0% 14 20.0% 70 100.0%
The College provides sufficient storage space. 17 24.6% 52 75.4% 69 100.0%
I have sufficient office equipment and storage facilities in my office (filing cabinets, bookshelves, etc.). 34 49.3% 35 50.7% 69 100.0%
The College has sufficient office space for its current workforce. 24 36.9% 41 63.1% 65 100.0%
The telephone system is adequate for my needs. 48 67.6% 23 32.4% 71 100.0%
Del Mar College provides for its students sufficient space for the learning environment so that scholarly and creative achievement is encouraged. 44 74.6% 15 25.4% 59 100.0%
The College adequately supports its Continuing Education programs with all necessary resources and services. 43 79.6% 11 20.4% 54 100.0%
Facilities on campus are used efficiently. 38 66.7% 19 33.3% 57 100.0%
The general appearance and upkeep of the campus grounds are adequate. 62 86.1% 10 13.9% 72 100.0%
Housekeeping in the building in which I work is efficiently carried out. 55 76.4% 17 23.6% 72 100.0%
Buildings are well maintained, including painting, floor covering, roof repairs, general maintenance, and pest control. 45 61.6% 28 38.4% 73 100.0%
I feel my property is safe when I am on the Del Mar campuses. 45 61.6% 28 38.4% 73 100.0%
Campus security in the offices, buildings, and grounds is adequate and effective. 46 66.7% 23 33.3% 69 100.0%
I feel personally safe when I am on the Del Mar campuses. 62 84.9% 11 15.1% 73 100.0%
There is adequate lighting around campus walkways, streets, and parking lots. 44 66.7% 22 33.3% 66 100.0%
Security after hours, on weekends, and on holidays is adequate. 31 75.6% 10 24.4% 41 100.0%
If I were to encounter a hazardous, life-threatening, or criminal situation or activity, I would know to whom it should be reported. 62 86.1% 10 13.9% 72 100.0%
If I were to encounter a situation requiring first aid, I would know whom to contact on campus. 49 71.0% 20 29.0% 69 100.0%
I am familiar with College policies about natural disasters, fires, explosions, etc. 46 68.7% 21 31.3% 67 100.0%
I am familiar with Del Mar College's emergency policies relating to accidents or illnesses which occur in my work area. 45 70.3% 19 29.7% 64 100.0%
I feel adequately prepared to deal with common accidents or illness which may occur in my work area. 51 79.7% 13 20.3% 64 100.0%
Fire exits are well marked in all buildings. 53 77.9% 15 22.1% 68 100.0%




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. 5 38.5% 8 61.5% 13 100.0%
Employees and students with disabilities have adequate reserved parking. 4 30.8% 9 69.2% 13 100.0%




Please rate your primary work area on the adequacy of the following items.

Positive Response Negative Response Total
% % %
Lighting 45 63.4% 26 36.6% 71 100.0%
Heating 31 47.7% 34 52.3% 65 100.0%
Cooling 30 46.9% 34 53.1% 64 100.0%
Ventilation 22 34.9% 41 65.1% 63 100.0%
Humidity 21 33.3% 42 66.7% 63 100.0%
Acoustics 24 38.7% 38 61.3% 62 100.0%
Equipment 28 41.2% 40 58.8% 68 100.0%
Sufficient space 19 33.9% 37 66.1% 56 100.0%




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

Positive Response Negative Response Total
% % %
First aid supplies in the buildings where I work 34 55.7% 27 44.3% 61 100.0%
Current health information 34 60.7% 22 39.3% 56 100.0%
Dental hygiene services 33 50.8% 32 49.2% 65 100.0%
Fitness information 35 54.7% 29 45.3% 64 100.0%
Fitness facilities 36 52.9% 32 47.1% 68 100.0%




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

Positive Response Negative Response Total
% % %
Financial aid 73 100.0% 0 .0% 73 100.0%
Academic advising by counselors 66 90.4% 7 9.6% 73 100.0%
Academic advising by faculty 71 98.6% 1 1.4% 72 100.0%
Personal counseling 68 93.2% 5 6.8% 73 100.0%
Career counseling 73 100.0% 0 .0% 73 100.0%
Career information and planning 73 100.0% 0 .0% 73 100.0%
Placement services 71 97.3% 2 2.7% 73 100.0%
Job or education follow-up activities 68 93.2% 5 6.8% 73 100.0%
Testing services 71 97.3% 2 2.7% 73 100.0%
Health services 65 89.0% 8 11.0% 73 100.0%
Health education 66 90.4% 7 9.6% 73 100.0%
Health insurance 62 84.9% 11 15.1% 73 100.0%
Childcare services 66 90.4% 7 9.6% 73 100.0%
Parking 73 100.0% 0 .0% 73 100.0%
Transportation (shuttle service or bus tokens) 71 97.3% 2 2.7% 73 100.0%
Reading Lab 71 97.3% 2 2.7% 73 100.0%
Math Learning Lab 71 97.3% 2 2.7% 73 100.0%
Writing Center 72 98.6% 1 1.4% 73 100.0%
Student Technology Center 72 98.6% 1 1.4% 73 100.0%
Student orientation 69 94.5% 4 5.5% 73 100.0%
Workshops on study skills, test taking, stress management, etc 67 91.8% 6 8.2% 73 100.0%
Lounge area for students in Harvin Center 66 90.4% 7 9.6% 73 100.0%
Lounge area for students in Coleman Center 66 90.4% 7 9.6% 73 100.0%
Food service 72 98.6% 1 1.4% 73 100.0%
Special services to students with disabilities, displaced homemakers, nontraditional students, and senior citizens 73 100.0% 0 .0% 73 100.0%
Opportunities for intern placement like Disney World 58 79.5% 15 20.5% 73 100.0%
Field trips 54 74.0% 19 26.0% 73 100.0%
Study programs in other countries 46 63.0% 27 37.0% 73 100.0%
Community service projects and activities 64 87.7% 9 12.3% 73 100.0%
Campus security 73 100.0% 0 .0% 73 100.0%
Tutoring 71 97.3% 2 2.7% 73 100.0%
Mentoring program 66 90.4% 7 9.6% 73 100.0%
Housing 40 56.3% 31 43.7% 71 100.0%
College-operated bookstore 58 79.5% 15 20.5% 73 100.0%
Referral to Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), Texas Rehabilitation Commission (TRC), Veterans Administration (VA) tuition assistance 69 97.2% 2 2.8% 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

Positive Response Negative Response Total
% % %
The library provides quiet areas for students to study. 65 92.9% 5 7.1% 70 100.0%
The library maintains adequate hours for users. 64 94.1% 4 5.9% 68 100.0%
Library staff are cooperative and helpful. 61 96.8% 2 3.2% 63 100.0%
I received the help I needed in using the computers in the library. 37 90.2% 4 9.8% 41 100.0%
I received the help I needed in using the computerized databases in the library. 27 90.0% 3 10.0% 30 100.0%
Library staff regularly replace missing and outdated materials. 29 93.5% 2 6.5% 31 100.0%
The number of library professionals and support staff members is adequate. 36 85.7% 6 14.3% 42 100.0%
All library equipment is adequate and in good repair. 36 83.7% 7 16.3% 43 100.0%
The library considers suggestions concerning support services. 28 90.3% 3 9.7% 31 100.0%
The library has an adequate number of computer stations. 31 77.5% 9 22.5% 40 100.0%
The library book and research collection is sufficient to support the educational, research, and public service programs of the institution. 38 90.5% 4 9.5% 42 100.0%
The library provides convenient and effective access to library resources. 49 98.0% 1 2.0% 50 100.0%
Internet access is adequate. 31 86.1% 5 13.9% 36 100.0%
Interlibrary loan service is available and efficient. 32 100.0% 0 .0% 32 100.0%
The library is readily accessible to users with disabilities. 37 92.5% 3 7.5% 40 100.0%
The collections of printed materials are well organized. 39 97.5% 1 2.5% 40 100.0%
The collections of non-print materials are well organized. 31 96.9% 1 3.1% 32 100.0%
Reference services are adequate for research purposes. 38 95.0% 2 5.0% 40 100.0%
The reference materials available support all of the programs, including the West Campus. 27 84.4% 5 15.6% 32 100.0%
The library provides a broad range of readily accessible learning resources at both primary and distance learning sites. 30 96.8% 1 3.2% 31 100.0%
The library provides effective access to both on-site and remote electronic databases. 21 91.3% 2 8.7% 23 100.0%
Library buildings are large enough to support the many services that are required. 42 84.0% 8 16.0% 50 100.0%
The materials circulation system is efficient. 36 92.3% 3 7.7% 39 100.0%
There is a wide variety of multimedia material available in the library. 28 82.4% 6 17.6% 34 100.0%
The multimedia materials at the library adequately support the College faculty's research needs. 23 85.2% 4 14.8% 27 100.0%
Study rooms are accessible to patrons with disabilities. 29 87.9% 4 12.1% 33 100.0%
The library provides study space for students who want to study in groups. 37 84.1% 7 15.9% 44 100.0%
Computers in the library are easily accessible for patrons with disabilities. 27 84.4% 5 15.6% 32 100.0%




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

Positive Response Negative Response Total
% % %
Financial Aid 50 82.0% 11 18.0% 61 100.0%
Counseling 52 83.9% 10 16.1% 62 100.0%
Placement 47 82.5% 10 17.5% 57 100.0%
Testing 57 93.4% 4 6.6% 61 100.0%
Special Populations 57 96.6% 2 3.4% 59 100.0%
Student Activities 55 93.2% 4 6.8% 59 100.0%