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% |