Student 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.	244	38.6%	353	55.9%	13	2.1%	6	.9%	16	2.5%	632	100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission.	172	27.0%	403	63.2%	27	4.2%	9	1.4%	27	4.2%	638	100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose.	112	18.0%	350	56.4%	99	15.9%	27	4.3%	33	5.3%	621	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.	218	34.8%	365	58.2%	23	3.7%	2	.3%	19	3.0%	627	100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission.	173	26.9%	404	62.7%	35	5.4%	3	.5%	29	4.5%	644	100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose.	110	17.7%	365	58.9%	76	12.3%	21	3.4%	48	7.7%	620	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.	230	36.7%	310	49.4%	31	4.9%	13	2.1%	43	6.9%	627	100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission.	218	34.1%	325	50.9%	27	4.2%	17	2.7%	52	8.1%	639	100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose.	176	28.1%	322	51.4%	45	7.2%	16	2.6%	67	10.7%	626	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.	175	27.7%	368	58.2%	23	3.6%	3	.5%	63	10.0%	632	100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission.	144	22.8%	385	60.9%	31	4.9%	4	.6%	68	10.8%	632	100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose.	123	19.8%	351	56.4%	53	8.5%	6	1.0%	89	14.3%	622	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.	183	28.9%	365	57.7%	50	7.9%	8	1.3%	27	4.3%	633	100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission.	160	25.1%	371	58.2%	62	9.7%	8	1.3%	36	5.7%	637	100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose.	137	22.1%	337	54.4%	77	12.4%	10	1.6%	59	9.5%	620	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.	150	23.9%	334	53.3%	51	8.1%	11	1.8%	81	12.9%	627	100.0%
Del Mar College is fulfilling this mission.	120	18.9%	347	54.7%	65	10.3%	7	1.1%	95	15.0%	634	100.0%
Del Mar College has the resources (finances, space, support services) to fulfill this purpose.	95	15.2%	325	52.1%	68	10.9%	18	2.9%	118	18.9%	624	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's educational role in the community.	159	24.8%	407	63.4%	32	5.0%	6	.9%	38	5.9%	642	100.0%
The Del Mar College mission statement is clear and concise and easily understood.	131	20.3%	400	62.0%	74	11.5%	10	1.6%	30	4.7%	645	100.0%
The Del Mar College mission statement provides a useful framework for formulating specific goals.	133	20.7%	406	63.0%	53	8.2%	12	1.9%	40	6.2%	644	100.0%

**Institutional Advancement**
	Strongly Agree		Agree		Disagree		Strongly Disagree		Do Not Know/Does Not Apply		Total
		%		%		%		%		%		%
I am aware Del Mar College has a Former Students' Association.	39	6.0%	122	18.9%	152	23.6%	37	5.7%	295	45.7%	645	100.0%
After I leave Del Mar, I would be interested in being a member of the Former Students' Association.	58	9.0%	167	25.9%	154	23.8%	49	7.6%	218	33.7%	646	100.0%
I would be interested in serving in some capacity in the Former Students' Association.	39	6.0%	150	23.1%	172	26.5%	67	10.3%	222	34.2%	650	100.0%

**Educational Programs**
	Strongly Agree		Agree		Disagree		Strongly Disagree		Do Not Know/Does Not Apply		Total
		%		%		%		%		%		%
The libraries are adequate for my instructional needs.	215	32.8%	323	49.3%	54	8.2%	17	2.6%	46	7.0%	655	100.0%
The computer resources are appropriate for my instructional needs.	210	32.2%	331	50.7%	46	7.0%	16	2.5%	50	7.7%	653	100.0%
The instructional materials and equipment are appropriate for my needs.	169	26.0%	393	60.4%	58	8.9%	13	2.0%	18	2.8%	651	100.0%
The physical facilities are appropriate for my instructional needs.	134	20.6%	335	51.6%	69	10.6%	14	2.2%	97	14.9%	649	100.0%
My instructors provide me with written information about the goals and requirements of each course.	260	39.8%	338	51.8%	40	6.1%	9	1.4%	6	.9%	653	100.0%
My instructors provide me with written information about the nature of course content.	252	38.8%	349	53.7%	35	5.4%	11	1.7%	3	.5%	650	100.0%
My instructors provide me with written information about the methods of evaluation to be employed.	165	25.3%	297	45.5%	117	17.9%	26	4.0%	48	7.4%	653	100.0%
The methods of teaching are appropriate to the goals of each course.	182	28.0%	380	58.5%	61	9.4%	18	2.8%	9	1.4%	650	100.0%
The methods of teaching are appropriate to my capabilities.	166	25.4%	388	59.4%	74	11.3%	17	2.6%	8	1.2%	653	100.0%
The grading methods and standards in my courses properly measure the levels of my achievement.	143	21.9%	407	62.3%	61	9.3%	16	2.5%	26	4.0%	653	100.0%
The grading methods and standards in my courses demonstrate a concern for quality.	139	21.5%	386	59.7%	86	13.3%	10	1.5%	26	4.0%	647	100.0%
Del Mar College provides for its students a learning environment in which scholarly and creative achievement is encouraged.	171	26.4%	382	59.0%	51	7.9%	16	2.5%	28	4.3%	648	100.0%
The College adequately supports its Continuing Education programs with all necessary resources and services.	123	19.1%	339	52.6%	33	5.1%	17	2.6%	133	20.6%	645	100.0%
I have received effective academic advising.	126	20.3%	278	44.8%	124	20.0%	53	8.5%	40	6.4%	621	100.0%

**Indicate whether you believe the following publications are accurate and consistent in describing the institution**
	Strongly Agree		Agree		Disagree		Strongly Disagree		Do Not Know/Does Not Apply		Total
		%		%		%		%		%		%
Del Mar catalog	219	33.6%	373	57.2%	22	3.4%	12	1.8%	26	4.0%	652	100.0%
Program brochures	151	23.2%	357	54.8%	37	5.7%	13	2.0%	94	14.4%	652	100.0%
Website postings	102	15.8%	237	36.6%	33	5.1%	9	1.4%	266	41.1%	647	100.0%
Class schedules	174	26.7%	385	59.0%	50	7.7%	19	2.9%	24	3.7%	652	100.0%
Television advertisements	139	21.3%	367	56.1%	55	8.4%	17	2.6%	76	11.6%	654	100.0%
Radio advertisements	104	16.0%	299	45.9%	60	9.2%	17	2.6%	172	26.4%	652	100.0%
Newspaper Advertisements	116	17.8%	301	46.3%	51	7.8%	18	2.8%	164	25.2%	650	100.0%

**Educational Programs**
	Strongly Agree		Agree		Disagree		Strongly Disagree		Do Not Know/Does Not Apply		Total
		%		%		%		%		%		%
The College's recruiting activities and materials accurately and truthfully portray the College.	121	18.7%	333	51.4%	54	8.3%	13	2.0%	127	19.6%	648	100.0%
Before the end of my first semester enrolled at Del Mar College, I was informed of the amount of credit which transferred from my previous institution to Del Mar College.	43	10.9%	84	21.2%	54	13.6%	41	10.4%	174	43.9%	396	100.0%

**Indicate which of the following methods have been used to evaluate you in any of your courses at Del Mar College**
	Yes		No		Total
		%		%		%
Short answer examinations (multiple choice, true-false, fill in blank)	559	88.3%	74	11.7%	633	100.0%
Essay examinations	491	75.9%	156	24.1%	647	100.0%
Final examinations	522	81.2%	121	18.8%	643	100.0%
In-class essays	450	70.0%	193	30.0%	643	100.0%
Out-of-class essays	464	71.6%	184	28.4%	648	100.0%
Research papers	478	73.7%	171	26.3%	649	100.0%
Journals or logs	402	62.2%	244	37.8%	646	100.0%
Attendance	613	94.6%	35	5.4%	648	100.0%
Class participation	607	93.5%	42	6.5%	649	100.0%
Collaborative projects	428	66.8%	213	33.2%	641	100.0%
Term projects	373	58.2%	268	41.8%	641	100.0%
Oral reports	403	62.9%	238	37.1%	641	100.0%
Students evaluating each other's work/participation	446	69.3%	198	30.7%	644	100.0%
Homework	584	90.5%	61	9.5%	645	100.0%
Pop or daily quizzes	514	79.7%	131	20.3%	645	100.0%
Participation in performance (drama, music, etc.)	215	33.6%	425	66.4%	640	100.0%
Portfolio of work (art, composition , etc)	205	32.0%	436	68.0%	641	100.0%
Laboratory work	502	78.1%	141	21.9%	643	100.0%
Book reviews	343	53.9%	293	46.1%	636	100.0%
Field experiences	229	35.7%	412	64.3%	641	100.0%
Examinations containing problems	468	73.1%	172	26.9%	640	100.0%

**Financial Resources**
	Yes		No		Not Applicable		Total
		%		%		%		%
Have you ever withdrawn from classes and been eligible for a refund?	172	26.5%	271	41.8%	206	31.7%	649	100.0%
If so, was the refund check received in a timely manner?	103	16.7%	96	15.6%	418	67.7%	617	100.0%
If you have ever taken a distance learning course (telecourse, online, web based, off-campus) did you have access to and interaction with full-time faculty members?	60	9.4%	161	25.2%	418	65.4%	639	100.0%

**Computer Resources and Services**
	Strongly Agree		Agree		Disagree		Strongly Disagree		Do Not Know/Does Not Apply		Total
		%		%		%		%		%		%
I have gained sufficient computer/software skills at Del Mar College to assist me in my future work.	109	16.7%	233	35.7%	119	18.2%	39	6.0%	153	23.4%	653	100.0%
There should be a required computer course where students learn to use the computer, software, printer, and other computer peripherals.	311	47.7%	206	31.6%	62	9.5%	40	6.1%	33	5.1%	652	100.0%
I have had courses at Del Mar College that required me to use a computer.	254	39.4%	259	40.2%	42	6.5%	21	3.3%	68	10.6%	644	100.0%
I have had classes that utilized internet resources.	156	24.2%	203	31.5%	112	17.4%	41	6.4%	133	20.6%	645	100.0%
Some of my classes have utilized computer multimedia presentations.	106	16.5%	178	27.6%	135	21.0%	40	6.2%	185	28.7%	644	100.0%
The use of computer multimedia presentations improves instruction.	131	20.3%	237	36.7%	61	9.4%	17	2.6%	200	31.0%	646	100.0%
Del Mar College computer resources are up to date.	150	23.1%	279	43.1%	60	9.3%	24	3.7%	135	20.8%	648	100.0%
Operating hours of the Student Technology Center are adequate.	125	19.3%	292	45.0%	45	6.9%	29	4.5%	158	24.3%	649	100.0%
I am knowledgeable about intellectual property rights concerning material found on the internet.	137	21.1%	250	38.6%	77	11.9%	28	4.3%	156	24.1%	648	100.0%
Use of a computer is required for at least one of my classes.	204	31.4%	282	43.5%	61	9.4%	22	3.4%	80	12.3%	649	100.0%
The faculty are able to facilitate my use of computers and technology.	133	20.6%	305	47.1%	68	10.5%	27	4.2%	114	17.6%	647	100.0%
Instructors in my classes have shown the ability to use technology to improve learning.	176	27.2%	304	47.0%	59	9.1%	21	3.2%	87	13.4%	647	100.0%

**Computer Resources and Services**
	Yes		No		Not Applicable		Total
		%		%		%		%
Do you have a computer at home?	389	59.9%	260	40.1%	0	.0%	649	100.0%
If you have a computer at home, is it connected to the internet?	243	38.0%	203	31.7%	194	30.3%	640	100.0%
Do you have a need for computer access by telephone dial-up to Del Mar College computer networks?	178	27.8%	275	42.9%	188	29.3%	641	100.0%

**Computer Resources and Services**
	Never		1-3 times per semester		Monthly		Weekly		Daily		Total
		%		%		%		%		%		%
How often do you use the Student Technology Center?	280	43.3%	158	24.4%	58	9.0%	122	18.9%	29	4.5%	647	100.0%

**Computer Resources and Services**
	Never		Seldom		Some		Frequently		Total
		%		%		%		%		%
Do you use other Del Mar College computer labs besides the Student Technology Center?	247	37.9%	159	24.4%	174	26.7%	71	10.9%	651	100.0%

**Physical Resources**
	Strongly Agree		Agree		Disagree		Strongly Disagree		Do Not Know/Does Not Apply		Total
		%		%		%		%		%		%
Automobile parking facilities are adequate.	29	4.4%	74	11.3%	94	14.4%	442	67.5%	16	2.4%	655	100.0%
Facilities on campus are used efficiently.	65	10.0%	371	56.9%	110	16.9%	62	9.5%	44	6.7%	652	100.0%
The general appearance and upkeep of the campus grounds are adequate.	116	17.8%	370	56.9%	89	13.7%	68	10.5%	7	1.1%	650	100.0%
Housekeeping in the building in which I work is efficiently carried out.	145	22.3%	417	64.1%	26	4.0%	20	3.1%	43	6.6%	651	100.0%
Buildings are well maintained, including painting, floor covering, roof repairs, general maintenance, and pest control.	150	23.1%	388	59.7%	64	9.8%	33	5.1%	15	2.3%	650	100.0%
Classroom and laboratory equipment are maintained in operational condition in the buildings in which I study.	146	22.5%	411	63.2%	42	6.5%	23	3.5%	28	4.3%	650	100.0%
I feel my property is safe when I am on the Del Mar campuses.	85	13.1%	364	56.0%	113	17.4%	72	11.1%	16	2.5%	650	100.0%
I feel personally safe when I am on the Del Mar campuses.	110	17.0%	447	69.1%	47	7.3%	30	4.6%	13	2.0%	647	100.0%
There is adequate lighting around campus walkways, streets, and parking lots.	97	14.9%	313	48.1%	119	18.3%	52	8.0%	70	10.8%	651	100.0%
Campus security in the offices, buildings, and grounds is adequate and effective.	86	13.4%	349	54.4%	106	16.5%	40	6.2%	61	9.5%	642	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.	69	10.6%	193	29.8%	196	30.2%	103	15.9%	87	13.4%	648	100.0%
Fire exits are well marked in all buildings.	125	19.5%	383	59.8%	80	12.5%	16	2.5%	37	5.8%	641	100.0%
Students with disabilities have adequate access to buildings and grounds.	32	11.8%	68	25.1%	13	4.8%	9	3.3%	149	55.0%	271	100.0%
Students with disabilities have adequate reserved parking.	32	11.9%	60	22.2%	14	5.2%	12	4.4%	152	56.3%	270	100.0%

**Please rate your classroom and labortory area on the adequacy of the following items**
	Very Good		Good		Adequate		Poor		Very Poor		Total
		%		%		%		%		%		%
Lighting	281	43.4%	291	44.9%	71	11.0%	5	.8%	0	.0%	648	100.0%
Heating	156	24.5%	300	47.1%	144	22.6%	29	4.6%	8	1.3%	637	100.0%
Cooling	251	38.7%	247	38.1%	102	15.7%	36	5.5%	13	2.0%	649	100.0%
Ventilation	177	27.3%	302	46.5%	142	21.9%	22	3.4%	6	.9%	649	100.0%
Humidity	145	22.6%	277	43.1%	169	26.3%	34	5.3%	18	2.8%	643	100.0%
Acoustics	141	21.9%	304	47.2%	163	25.3%	27	4.2%	9	1.4%	644	100.0%
Equipment	163	25.1%	317	48.8%	133	20.5%	30	4.6%	6	.9%	649	100.0%
Sufficient space	148	22.8%	256	39.5%	164	25.3%	56	8.6%	24	3.7%	648	100.0%

**Health and Student Services**
	Very Effective		Effective		Ineffective		Aware of Service, But Have Not Used it		Not Previously Aware of Service		Total
		%		%		%		%		%		%
First aid supplies in classroom buildings	43	6.6%	131	20.2%	40	6.2%	93	14.3%	343	52.8%	650	100.0%
Current health information	39	6.0%	143	22.1%	42	6.5%	90	13.9%	332	51.4%	646	100.0%
Dental hygiene services	53	8.2%	113	17.4%	26	4.0%	147	22.7%	309	47.7%	648	100.0%
Fitness information	61	9.4%	172	26.6%	32	5.0%	135	20.9%	246	38.1%	646	100.0%
Fitness facilities	76	11.8%	175	27.1%	39	6.0%	172	26.6%	184	28.5%	646	100.0%

**Health and Student Services**
	Very Important		Somewhat Important		Not very Important		Not Important at All		Total
		%		%		%		%		%
Financial aid	600	92.6%	34	5.2%	6	.9%	8	1.2%	648	100.0%
Academic advising by counselors	551	84.6%	85	13.1%	10	1.5%	5	.8%	651	100.0%
Academic advising by faculty	501	77.2%	129	19.9%	12	1.8%	7	1.1%	649	100.0%
Personal counseling	416	64.1%	190	29.3%	34	5.2%	9	1.4%	649	100.0%
Career counseling	535	82.3%	103	15.8%	8	1.2%	4	.6%	650	100.0%
Career information and planning	532	82.2%	102	15.8%	9	1.4%	4	.6%	647	100.0%
Placement services	463	71.3%	161	24.8%	19	2.9%	6	.9%	649	100.0%
Job or education follow-up activities	418	64.5%	184	28.4%	40	6.2%	6	.9%	648	100.0%
Testing services	420	64.8%	197	30.4%	21	3.2%	10	1.5%	648	100.0%
Health services	411	63.4%	192	29.6%	34	5.2%	11	1.7%	648	100.0%
Health education	402	62.2%	199	30.8%	37	5.7%	8	1.2%	646	100.0%
Health insurance	381	59.0%	169	26.2%	74	11.5%	22	3.4%	646	100.0%
Childcare services	421	65.1%	156	24.1%	45	7.0%	25	3.9%	647	100.0%
Parking	577	89.2%	57	8.8%	9	1.4%	4	.6%	647	100.0%
Transportation (shuttle service or bus tokens)	388	60.5%	178	27.8%	53	8.3%	22	3.4%	641	100.0%
Reading Lab	404	62.6%	186	28.8%	42	6.5%	13	2.0%	645	100.0%
Math Learning Lab	464	71.9%	159	24.7%	15	2.3%	7	1.1%	645	100.0%
Writing Center	443	68.9%	168	26.1%	20	3.1%	12	1.9%	643	100.0%
Student Technology Center	476	73.7%	147	22.8%	16	2.5%	7	1.1%	646	100.0%
Student orientation	358	55.8%	211	32.9%	51	7.9%	22	3.4%	642	100.0%
Workshops on study skills, test taking, stress management, etc	384	59.6%	215	33.4%	35	5.4%	10	1.6%	644	100.0%
Lounge area for students in Harvin Center	407	63.1%	188	29.1%	33	5.1%	17	2.6%	645	100.0%
Lounge area for students in Coleman Center	390	60.9%	187	29.2%	46	7.2%	17	2.7%	640	100.0%
Food service	468	72.7%	144	22.4%	20	3.1%	12	1.9%	644	100.0%
Special services to students with disabilities, displaced homemakers, nontraditional students, and senior citizens	511	79.2%	111	17.2%	12	1.9%	11	1.7%	645	100.0%
Opportunities for intern placement like Disney World	321	49.5%	203	31.3%	82	12.7%	42	6.5%	648	100.0%
Field trips	293	45.5%	224	34.8%	105	16.3%	22	3.4%	644	100.0%
Study programs in other countries	315	48.5%	226	34.8%	76	11.7%	32	4.9%	649	100.0%
Community service projects and activities	350	54.1%	224	34.6%	54	8.3%	19	2.9%	647	100.0%
Campus security	536	83.0%	93	14.4%	11	1.7%	6	.9%	646	100.0%
Tutoring	516	79.6%	110	17.0%	15	2.3%	7	1.1%	648	100.0%
Mentoring program	377	58.4%	205	31.8%	50	7.8%	13	2.0%	645	100.0%
Housing	314	48.9%	187	29.1%	105	16.4%	36	5.6%	642	100.0%
College-operated bookstore	458	71.1%	143	22.2%	30	4.7%	13	2.0%	644	100.0%
Referral to Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), Texas Rehabilitation Commission (TRC), Veterans Administration (VA) tuition assistance	479	75.4%	125	19.7%	16	2.5%	15	2.4%	635	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?	574	90.4%	61	9.6%	635	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?	567	89.9%	64	10.1%	631	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?	358	56.8%	272	43.2%	630	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.	290	45.0%	281	43.6%	19	2.9%	6	.9%	49	7.6%	645	100.0%
The library maintains adequate hours for users.	244	37.8%	289	44.8%	37	5.7%	21	3.3%	54	8.4%	645	100.0%
Library staff are cooperative and helpful.	193	29.9%	310	48.1%	61	9.5%	18	2.8%	63	9.8%	645	100.0%
I have received the help I needed in using the computers in the library.	182	28.4%	252	39.3%	54	8.4%	22	3.4%	131	20.4%	641	100.0%
I have received the help I needed in using the computerized databases in the library.	167	26.1%	229	35.8%	67	10.5%	17	2.7%	160	25.0%	640	100.0%
Library staff regularly replace missing and outdated materials.	129	20.2%	236	36.9%	60	9.4%	23	3.6%	192	30.0%	640	100.0%
The number of library professionals and support staff members is adequate.	139	21.7%	282	44.1%	74	11.6%	25	3.9%	120	18.8%	640	100.0%
All library equipment is adequate and in good repair.	144	22.5%	341	53.4%	36	5.6%	10	1.6%	108	16.9%	639	100.0%
The library considers suggestions concerning support services.	118	18.5%	245	38.4%	56	8.8%	12	1.9%	207	32.4%	638	100.0%
The library has an adequate number of computer stations.	143	22.5%	277	43.6%	73	11.5%	34	5.3%	109	17.1%	636	100.0%
The library book and research collection is sufficient to support the educational, research, and public service programs of the institution.	146	22.8%	324	50.6%	42	6.6%	17	2.7%	111	17.3%	640	100.0%
The library provides convenient and effective access to library resources.	156	24.3%	345	53.7%	44	6.8%	10	1.6%	88	13.7%	643	100.0%
Internet access is adequate.	156	24.4%	276	43.2%	27	4.2%	17	2.7%	163	25.5%	639	100.0%
Interlibrary loan service is available and efficient.	118	18.4%	222	34.7%	31	4.8%	12	1.9%	257	40.2%	640	100.0%
The library is readily accessible to disabled users.	150	23.5%	256	40.1%	24	3.8%	8	1.3%	201	31.5%	639	100.0%
The collections of printed materials are well organized.	146	22.8%	334	52.1%	28	4.4%	7	1.1%	126	19.7%	641	100.0%
The collections of non-print materials are well organized.	143	22.3%	305	47.7%	30	4.7%	9	1.4%	153	23.9%	640	100.0%
Reference services are adequate for research purposes.	145	22.8%	321	50.6%	39	6.1%	9	1.4%	121	19.1%	635	100.0%
The reference materials available support all of the programs, including the West Campus.	128	20.2%	230	36.3%	36	5.7%	8	1.3%	232	36.6%	634	100.0%
The library provides a broad range of readily accessible learning resources at both primary and distance learning sites.	144	22.5%	256	40.1%	31	4.9%	14	2.2%	194	30.4%	639	100.0%
I have attended an orientation program on how to use the library.	158	24.8%	239	37.5%	72	11.3%	42	6.6%	127	19.9%	638	100.0%
The library provides effective access to both on-site and remote electronic databases.	121	19.0%	248	38.9%	37	5.8%	11	1.7%	220	34.5%	637	100.0%
Library buildings are large enough to support the many services that are required.	167	26.3%	302	47.5%	45	7.1%	15	2.4%	107	16.8%	636	100.0%
The materials circulation system is efficient.	139	21.8%	318	49.8%	24	3.8%	12	1.9%	145	22.7%	638	100.0%
There is a wide variety of multimedia material available in the library.	131	20.8%	301	47.8%	32	5.1%	12	1.9%	154	24.4%	630	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.	133	21.0%	261	41.2%	31	4.9%	14	2.2%	195	30.8%	634	100.0%
Study rooms are accessible to patrons with disabilities.	143	22.6%	239	37.8%	24	3.8%	7	1.1%	219	34.7%	632	100.0%
The library provides study space for students who want to study in groups.	166	26.2%	304	47.9%	30	4.7%	12	1.9%	122	19.2%	634	100.0%
Computers in the library are easily accessible for patrons with disabilities.	136	21.7%	217	34.6%	20	3.2%	9	1.4%	245	39.1%	627	100.0%

**Please indicate your interest in the following Del Mar College student activities**
	Very Interested		Somewhat Interested		Not Much Interest		No Interest		Total
		%		%		%		%		%
Intramural sports	164	25.7%	174	27.3%	100	15.7%	199	31.2%	637	100.0%
Free use of swimming pool	304	47.6%	178	27.9%	62	9.7%	94	14.7%	638	100.0%
Free use of weight room	363	56.7%	149	23.3%	49	7.7%	79	12.3%	640	100.0%
Free use of jogging track	308	48.4%	162	25.5%	69	10.8%	97	15.3%	636	100.0%
Free use of racquetball courts	261	41.0%	143	22.5%	96	15.1%	136	21.4%	636	100.0%
Free use of tennis courts	253	40.0%	138	21.8%	102	16.1%	139	22.0%	632	100.0%
Recognition of academic achievement	312	48.9%	164	25.7%	79	12.4%	83	13.0%	638	100.0%
Leadership orientation	224	35.0%	187	29.2%	115	18.0%	114	17.8%	640	100.0%
College-wide clubs like political and religious organizations	141	22.2%	174	27.4%	142	22.3%	179	28.1%	636	100.0%
Honor organizations like Phi Theta Kappa	169	26.7%	175	27.6%	119	18.8%	170	26.9%	633	100.0%
Student Government Association	124	19.6%	161	25.4%	160	25.2%	189	29.8%	634	100.0%
Cultural activities (student participation)	166	26.3%	181	28.7%	127	20.2%	156	24.8%	630	100.0%
Cultural activities (on campus, brought in from outside)	174	27.7%	197	31.4%	113	18.0%	144	22.9%	628	100.0%
Special ticketing discounts for cultural activities(off campus)	274	43.3%	163	25.8%	88	13.9%	108	17.1%	633	100.0%
Foghorn (campus newspaper)	207	32.7%	228	36.0%	93	14.7%	105	16.6%	633	100.0%
This Week on Campus (official event calendar)	212	33.7%	233	37.0%	84	13.4%	100	15.9%	629	100.0%
Del Mar College website	219	34.5%	194	30.6%	105	16.6%	116	18.3%	634	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	214	33.3%	200	31.1%	56	8.7%	56	8.7%	117	18.2%	643	100.0%
Counseling	234	36.5%	261	40.7%	51	8.0%	25	3.9%	70	10.9%	641	100.0%
Placement	174	27.1%	238	37.1%	57	8.9%	24	3.7%	149	23.2%	642	100.0%
Testing	177	27.6%	279	43.5%	46	7.2%	18	2.8%	122	19.0%	642	100.0%
Special Populations	135	21.1%	175	27.3%	37	5.8%	15	2.3%	279	43.5%	641	100.0%
Student Activities	155	24.1%	206	32.0%	36	5.6%	15	2.3%	232	36.0%	644	100.0%

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