Estrella Mountain Community College - 7/2001 Institutional Priorities Survey, 2-Year College

Demographic Information
Gender N%
Female 44 60.27%
Male 27 36.99%
Prefer not to respond 2 2.74%
   Total73 100.00%
 No response1
 
Ethnicity/Race N%
African-American 1 1.37%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 1 1.37%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1 1.37%
Caucasian/White 48 65.75%
Hispanic 9 12.33%
Other race 3 4.11%
Race - Prefer not to respond 10 13.70%
   Total73 100.00%
 No response1
 
Employment N%
Full-time 72 98.63%
Part-time 0 0.00%
Temporary 1 1.37%
   Total73 100.00%
 No response1
 
Position N%
Faculty 26 35.62%
Administration 15 20.55%
Staff 32 43.84%
Board member/trustee 0 0.00%
   Total73 100.00%
 No response1
 
Years Employed N%
Less than 1 year 10 13.89%
1-5 years 30 41.67%
6-10 years 27 37.50%
11-20 years 5 6.94%
More than 20 years 0 0.00%
   Total72 100.00%
 No response2
 
Tenure Status N%
Tenured 12 44.44%
Tenure-track 9 33.33%
Non-tenure track 1 3.70%
Other tenure status 5 18.52%
   Total27 100.00%
 No response47
 
Teaching Assignment N%
Credit courses 20 74.07%
Non-credit courses 0 0.00%
Both credit and non-credit courses 3 11.11%
Other teaching assignment 4 14.81%
   Total27 100.00%
 No response47
 
Rank N%
Professor 2 13.33%
Associate professor 0 0.00%
Assistant professor 0 0.00%
Instructor/lecturer 13 86.67%
Adjunct 0 0.00%
   Total15 100.00%
 No response59
 
Institution Question N%
Campus Item - Answer 1 53 77.94%
Campus Item - Answer 2 3 4.41%
Campus Item - Answer 3 1 1.47%
Campus Item - Answer 4 3 4.41%
Campus Item - Answer 5 6 8.82%
Campus Item - Answer 6 2 2.94%
 Noel-Levitz Survey Results
Estrella Mountain Community College - 7/2001 Institutional Priorities Survey, 2-Year College

Institutional Summary
Scales: In Order of Importance
Estrella Mountain Community Co 2-Year IPS Institutions
Scales Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
Concern for the Individual 6.65    5.84 / 0.87  0.81  6.55    5.52 / 0.99  1.03  0.32** 
Safety and Security 6.62    5.77 / 0.81  0.85  6.43    5.04 / 1.23  1.39  0.73***
Academic Advising/Counseling 6.62    5.78 / 0.79  0.84  6.47    5.33 / 1.04  1.14  0.45***
Admissions and Financial Aid 6.61    5.74 / 0.72  0.87  6.43    5.31 / 1.08  1.12  0.43***
Instructional Effectiveness 6.60    5.56 / 0.92  1.04  6.50    5.62 / 0.85  0.88  -0.06   
Academic Services 6.58    5.71 / 0.81  0.87  6.44    5.26 / 1.12  1.18  0.45***
Campus Climate 6.58    5.82 / 0.68  0.76  6.46    5.41 / 0.95  1.05  0.41***
Student Centeredness 6.54    5.86 / 0.86  0.68  6.44    5.47 / 1.07  0.97  0.39** 
Service Excellence 6.49    5.59 / 0.74  0.90  6.38    5.26 / 1.07  1.12  0.33** 
Registration Effectiveness 6.47    5.56 / 0.77  0.91  6.34    5.35 / 0.94  0.99  0.21   
Campus Support Services 6.28    4.56 / 1.26  1.72  6.10    5.02 / 1.17  1.08  -0.46***
Responsiveness to Diverse Populations     5.60 / 1.23         5.53 / 1.12     0.07   

 

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Noel-Levitz Survey Results
Estrella Mountain Community College - 7/2001 Institutional Priorities Survey, 2-Year College

Institutional Summary
Items: In Order of Importance
Estrella Mountain Community Co 2-Year IPS Institutions
Items Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
13. The quality of instruction students receive in most classes is excellent. 6.83    5.70 / 1.10  1.13  6.74    5.63 / 1.15  1.11  0.07   
20. The campus is safe and secure for all students. 6.83    5.92 / 0.97  0.91  6.65    5.40 / 1.41  1.25  0.52** 
21. Academic advisors are knowledgeable about program requirements. 6.79    5.50 / 1.06  1.29  6.65    5.40 / 1.39  1.25  0.10   
40. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their fields. 6.79    6.18 / 0.95  0.61  6.74    5.98 / 1.09  0.76  0.20   
58. Campus item 6.77    6.06 / 1.00  0.71              
1. Faculty care about students as individuals. 6.76    5.99 / 1.11  0.77  6.66    5.75 / 1.17  0.91  0.24   
2. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 6.74    5.86 / 0.89  0.88  6.60    5.45 / 1.37  1.15  0.41*  
3. Academic advisors are approachable. 6.73    5.83 / 1.15  0.90  6.62    5.43 / 1.31  1.19  0.40*  
7. Security staff respond quickly in emergencies. 6.73    5.66 / 1.21  1.07  6.50    5.10 / 1.65  1.40  0.56** 
50. Students are able to experience intellectual growth here. 6.72    6.01 / 0.93  0.71  6.54    5.85 / 1.11  0.69  0.16   
24. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 6.71    6.32 / 0.87  0.39  6.59    5.67 / 1.24  0.92  0.65***
49. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus. 6.71    4.73 / 1.69  1.98  6.44    5.63 / 1.33  0.81  -0.90***
18. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 6.70    5.51 / 1.21  1.19  6.63    5.46 / 1.26  1.17  0.05   
51. Campus item 6.70    5.68 / 1.41  1.02              
22. Computer labs are adequate and accessible. 6.69    5.78 / 1.20  0.91  6.49    5.26 / 1.56  1.23  0.52** 
4. Adequate financial aid is available for most students. 6.68    5.55 / 1.24  1.13  6.44    5.48 / 1.35  0.96  0.07   
34. Counseling staff care about students as individuals. 6.67    6.14 / 1.09  0.53  6.45    5.59 / 1.30  0.86  0.55***
12. The college shows concern for students as individuals. 6.65    5.70 / 1.29  0.95  6.53    5.38 / 1.42  1.15  0.32   
27. Academic advisors are knowledgeable about the transfer requirements of other schools. 6.64    5.51 / 1.24  1.13  6.35    4.96 / 1.44  1.39  0.55** 
31. This institution has a good reputation within the community. 6.64    6.21 / 1.12  0.43  6.61    5.72 / 1.34  0.89  0.49** 
17. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.63    6.17 / 0.73  0.46  6.48    5.65 / 1.16  0.83  0.52***
36. This school does whatever it can to help students reach their educational goals. 6.63    6.07 / 0.82  0.56  6.44    5.47 / 1.29  0.97  0.60***
5. Classes are scheduled at times that are convenient for students. 6.61    5.04 / 1.40  1.57  6.36    5.29 / 1.40  1.07  -0.25   
29. The equipment in the lab facilities is kept up to date. 6.61    5.59 / 1.21  1.02  6.52    4.99 / 1.59  1.53  0.60** 
9. Financial aid awards are announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning. 6.60    5.45 / 1.21  1.15  6.36    4.93 / 1.50  1.43  0.52*  
28. Admissions staff are knowledgeable. 6.60    5.92 / 0.83  0.68  6.53    5.51 / 1.31  1.02  0.41*  
14. Financial aid counselors are helpful. 6.57    6.00 / 0.87  0.57  6.38    5.28 / 1.41  1.10  0.72***
57. Campus item 6.57    6.04 / 1.20  0.53              
32. Faculty provide timely feedback about student progress in their courses. 6.56    5.54 / 1.18  1.02  6.44    5.48 / 1.20  0.96  0.06   
35. Tutoring services are readily available. 6.55    6.07 / 1.02  0.48  6.34    5.47 / 1.45  0.87  0.60***
43. Faculty are usually available after class and during office hours. 6.55    5.42 / 1.38  1.13  6.40    5.39 / 1.41  1.01  0.03   
23. Policies and procedures regarding registration and course selection are clear and well-publicized. 6.54    5.64 / 1.15  0.90  6.46    5.33 / 1.40  1.13  0.31   
15. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure. 6.52    5.56 / 1.38  0.96  6.39    5.00 / 1.64  1.39  0.56** 
44. Students seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 6.52    5.31 / 1.28  1.21  6.43    4.64 / 1.69  1.79  0.67** 
48. On the whole, the campus is well-maintained. 6.49    6.31 / 0.83  0.18  6.37    5.61 / 1.49  0.76  0.70***
52. Campus item 6.47    5.82 / 1.32  0.65              
53. Campus item 6.47    5.93 / 0.83  0.54              
11. Students are able to register for classes they need with few conflicts. 6.46    4.97 / 1.38  1.49  6.35    4.90 / 1.49  1.45  0.07   
16. Academic advisors are concerned about students' success as individuals. 6.46    5.84 / 0.97  0.62  6.45    5.40 / 1.29  1.05  0.44** 
10. Library resources and services are adequate. 6.45    5.39 / 1.30  1.06  6.42    5.31 / 1.52  1.11  0.08   
67. Cost as factor in decision to enroll. 6.45        6.44            
8. Academic advisors help students set goals to work toward. 6.43    5.48 / 1.15  0.95  6.29    5.05 / 1.42  1.24  0.43*  
37. The assessment and course placement procedures are reasonable. 6.43    5.42 / 1.39  1.01  6.26    5.34 / 1.35  0.92  0.08   
26. The amount of student parking space on campus is adequate. 6.41    5.94 / 1.23  0.47  6.17    4.68 / 1.93  1.49  1.26***
38. The business office is open during hours which are convenient for most students. 6.41    5.74 / 1.17  0.67  6.27    5.37 / 1.46  0.90  0.37*  
46. Program requirements are clear and reasonable. 6.41    5.50 / 1.07  0.91  6.46    5.72 / 1.10  0.74  -0.22   
47. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. 6.41    5.30 / 1.36  1.11  6.23    5.34 / 1.42  0.89  -0.04   
41. New student orientation services help students adjust to college. 6.38    5.71 / 1.18  0.67  6.23    5.23 / 1.41  1.00  0.48** 
54. Campus item 6.35    4.98 / 1.60  1.37              
59. Campus item 6.34    5.84 / 1.14  0.50              
33. There are adequate services to help students decide upon a career. 6.30    5.21 / 1.28  1.09  6.22    5.12 / 1.41  1.10  0.09   
30. Class change (drop/add) policies are reasonable. 6.29    5.99 / 0.91  0.30  6.20    5.70 / 1.23  0.50  0.29*  
19. The career services office provides students with the help they need to get a job. 6.26    4.65 / 1.53  1.61  6.23    5.06 / 1.49  1.17  -0.41*  
60. Campus item 6.26    5.61 / 1.33  0.65              
42. Billing policies are reasonable. 6.22    5.65 / 1.05  0.57  6.14    5.38 / 1.29  0.76  0.27   
68. Financial aid as factor in decision to enroll. 6.19        6.23            
73. Geographic setting as factor in decision to enroll. 6.19        5.72            
25. The student center is a comfortable place for students to spend their leisure time. 6.15    2.57 / 1.76  3.58  5.72    4.69 / 1.69  1.03  -2.12***
39. Administrators are approachable to students. 6.15    5.25 / 1.54  0.90  6.17    5.18 / 1.53  0.99  0.07   
55. Campus item 6.12    4.66 / 2.27  1.46              
56. Campus item 6.01    3.67 / 1.78  2.34              
45. Nearly all classes deal with practical experiences and applications. 5.95    4.93 / 1.36  1.02  5.95    5.22 / 1.31  0.73  -0.29   
75. Personalized attention prior to enrollment as factor in decision to enroll. 5.93        5.56            
6. Internships or practical experiences are provided in each degree/certificate program. 5.76    3.51 / 1.70  2.25  5.86    4.81 / 1.55  1.05  -1.30***
70. Size of institution as factor in decision to enroll. 5.69        5.11            
69. Academic reputation as factor in decision to enroll. 5.53        5.57            
72. Recommendations from family/friends as factor in decision to enroll. 5.28        5.49            
74. Campus appearance as factor in decision to enroll. 5.00        4.96            
71. Opportunity to play sports as factor in decision to enroll. 2.25        3.00            
61. Institution's commitment to part-time students?     5.71 / 1.38         5.57 / 1.36     0.14   
62. Institution's commitment to evening students?     5.36 / 1.56         5.29 / 1.54     0.07   
63. Institution's commitment to older, returning learners?     5.70 / 1.31         5.64 / 1.26     0.06   
64. Institution's commitment to under-represented populations?     6.10 / 1.01         5.47 / 1.39     0.63***
65. Institution's commitment to commuters?     5.39 / 1.55         5.55 / 1.30     -0.16   
66. Institution's commitment to students with disabilities?     5.36 / 1.48         5.63 / 1.35     -0.27   

 

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Estrella Mountain Community College - 7/2001 Institutional Priorities Survey, 2-Year College

Institutional Summary
Student Centeredness
Estrella Mountain Community Co 2-Year IPS Institutions
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
12. The college shows concern for students as individuals. 6.65    5.70 / 1.29  0.95  6.53    5.38 / 1.42  1.15  0.32   
17. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.63    6.17 / 0.73  0.46  6.48    5.65 / 1.16  0.83  0.52***
24. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 6.71    6.32 / 0.87  0.39  6.59    5.67 / 1.24  0.92  0.65***
39. Administrators are approachable to students. 6.15    5.25 / 1.54  0.90  6.17    5.18 / 1.53  0.99  0.07   

 

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Estrella Mountain Community College - 7/2001 Institutional Priorities Survey, 2-Year College

Institutional Summary
Instructional Effectiveness
Estrella Mountain Community Co 2-Year IPS Institutions
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
1. Faculty care about students as individuals. 6.76    5.99 / 1.11  0.77  6.66    5.75 / 1.17  0.91  0.24   
13. The quality of instruction students receive in most classes is excellent. 6.83    5.70 / 1.10  1.13  6.74    5.63 / 1.15  1.11  0.07   
18. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 6.70    5.51 / 1.21  1.19  6.63    5.46 / 1.26  1.17  0.05   
32. Faculty provide timely feedback about student progress in their courses. 6.56    5.54 / 1.18  1.02  6.44    5.48 / 1.20  0.96  0.06   
40. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their fields. 6.79    6.18 / 0.95  0.61  6.74    5.98 / 1.09  0.76  0.20   
43. Faculty are usually available after class and during office hours. 6.55    5.42 / 1.38  1.13  6.40    5.39 / 1.41  1.01  0.03   
45. Nearly all classes deal with practical experiences and applications. 5.95    4.93 / 1.36  1.02  5.95    5.22 / 1.31  0.73  -0.29   
46. Program requirements are clear and reasonable. 6.41    5.50 / 1.07  0.91  6.46    5.72 / 1.10  0.74  -0.22   
49. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus. 6.71    4.73 / 1.69  1.98  6.44    5.63 / 1.33  0.81  -0.90***
50. Students are able to experience intellectual growth here. 6.72    6.01 / 0.93  0.71  6.54    5.85 / 1.11  0.69  0.16   

 

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Estrella Mountain Community College - 7/2001 Institutional Priorities Survey, 2-Year College

Institutional Summary
Responsiveness to Diverse Populations
Estrella Mountain Community Co 2-Year IPS Institutions
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
61. Institution's commitment to part-time students?     5.71 / 1.38         5.57 / 1.36     0.14   
62. Institution's commitment to evening students?     5.36 / 1.56         5.29 / 1.54     0.07   
63. Institution's commitment to older, returning learners?     5.70 / 1.31         5.64 / 1.26     0.06   
64. Institution's commitment to under-represented populations?     6.10 / 1.01         5.47 / 1.39     0.63***
65. Institution's commitment to commuters?     5.39 / 1.55         5.55 / 1.30     -0.16   
66. Institution's commitment to students with disabilities?     5.36 / 1.48         5.63 / 1.35     -0.27   

 

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Estrella Mountain Community College - 7/2001 Institutional Priorities Survey, 2-Year College

Institutional Summary
Campus Support Services
Estrella Mountain Community Co 2-Year IPS Institutions
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
19. The career services office provides students with the help they need to get a job. 6.26    4.65 / 1.53  1.61  6.23    5.06 / 1.49  1.17  -0.41*  
25. The student center is a comfortable place for students to spend their leisure time. 6.15    2.57 / 1.76  3.58  5.72    4.69 / 1.69  1.03  -2.12***
33. There are adequate services to help students decide upon a career. 6.30    5.21 / 1.28  1.09  6.22    5.12 / 1.41  1.10  0.09   
41. New student orientation services help students adjust to college. 6.38    5.71 / 1.18  0.67  6.23    5.23 / 1.41  1.00  0.48** 

 

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Institutional Summary
Safety and Security
Estrella Mountain Community Co 2-Year IPS Institutions
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
7. Security staff respond quickly in emergencies. 6.73    5.66 / 1.21  1.07  6.50    5.10 / 1.65  1.40  0.56** 
15. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure. 6.52    5.56 / 1.38  0.96  6.39    5.00 / 1.64  1.39  0.56** 
20. The campus is safe and secure for all students. 6.83    5.92 / 0.97  0.91  6.65    5.40 / 1.41  1.25  0.52** 
26. The amount of student parking space on campus is adequate. 6.41    5.94 / 1.23  0.47  6.17    4.68 / 1.93  1.49  1.26***

 

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Estrella Mountain Community College - 7/2001 Institutional Priorities Survey, 2-Year College

Institutional Summary
Academic Advising/Counseling
Estrella Mountain Community Co 2-Year IPS Institutions
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
3. Academic advisors are approachable. 6.73    5.83 / 1.15  0.90  6.62    5.43 / 1.31  1.19  0.40*  
8. Academic advisors help students set goals to work toward. 6.43    5.48 / 1.15  0.95  6.29    5.05 / 1.42  1.24  0.43*  
16. Academic advisors are concerned about students' success as individuals. 6.46    5.84 / 0.97  0.62  6.45    5.40 / 1.29  1.05  0.44** 
21. Academic advisors are knowledgeable about program requirements. 6.79    5.50 / 1.06  1.29  6.65    5.40 / 1.39  1.25  0.10   
27. Academic advisors are knowledgeable about the transfer requirements of other schools. 6.64    5.51 / 1.24  1.13  6.35    4.96 / 1.44  1.39  0.55** 
34. Counseling staff care about students as individuals. 6.67    6.14 / 1.09  0.53  6.45    5.59 / 1.30  0.86  0.55***
36. This school does whatever it can to help students reach their educational goals. 6.63    6.07 / 0.82  0.56  6.44    5.47 / 1.29  0.97  0.60***

 

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Estrella Mountain Community College - 7/2001 Institutional Priorities Survey, 2-Year College

Institutional Summary
Admissions and Financial Aid
Estrella Mountain Community Co 2-Year IPS Institutions
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
4. Adequate financial aid is available for most students. 6.68    5.55 / 1.24  1.13  6.44    5.48 / 1.35  0.96  0.07   
9. Financial aid awards are announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning. 6.60    5.45 / 1.21  1.15  6.36    4.93 / 1.50  1.43  0.52*  
14. Financial aid counselors are helpful. 6.57    6.00 / 0.87  0.57  6.38    5.28 / 1.41  1.10  0.72***
28. Admissions staff are knowledgeable. 6.60    5.92 / 0.83  0.68  6.53    5.51 / 1.31  1.02  0.41*  

 

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Estrella Mountain Community College - 7/2001 Institutional Priorities Survey, 2-Year College

Institutional Summary
Academic Services
Estrella Mountain Community Co 2-Year IPS Institutions
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
10. Library resources and services are adequate. 6.45    5.39 / 1.30  1.06  6.42    5.31 / 1.52  1.11  0.08   
22. Computer labs are adequate and accessible. 6.69    5.78 / 1.20  0.91  6.49    5.26 / 1.56  1.23  0.52** 
29. The equipment in the lab facilities is kept up to date. 6.61    5.59 / 1.21  1.02  6.52    4.99 / 1.59  1.53  0.60** 
35. Tutoring services are readily available. 6.55    6.07 / 1.02  0.48  6.34    5.47 / 1.45  0.87  0.60***

 

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Estrella Mountain Community College - 7/2001 Institutional Priorities Survey, 2-Year College

Institutional Summary
Registration Effectiveness
Estrella Mountain Community Co 2-Year IPS Institutions
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
2. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 6.74    5.86 / 0.89  0.88  6.60    5.45 / 1.37  1.15  0.41*  
5. Classes are scheduled at times that are convenient for students. 6.61    5.04 / 1.40  1.57  6.36    5.29 / 1.40  1.07  -0.25   
11. Students are able to register for classes they need with few conflicts. 6.46    4.97 / 1.38  1.49  6.35    4.90 / 1.49  1.45  0.07   
23. Policies and procedures regarding registration and course selection are clear and well-publicized. 6.54    5.64 / 1.15  0.90  6.46    5.33 / 1.40  1.13  0.31   
30. Class change (drop/add) policies are reasonable. 6.29    5.99 / 0.91  0.30  6.20    5.70 / 1.23  0.50  0.29*  
38. The business office is open during hours which are convenient for most students. 6.41    5.74 / 1.17  0.67  6.27    5.37 / 1.46  0.90  0.37*  
42. Billing policies are reasonable. 6.22    5.65 / 1.05  0.57  6.14    5.38 / 1.29  0.76  0.27   

 

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Noel-Levitz Survey Results
Estrella Mountain Community College - 7/2001 Institutional Priorities Survey, 2-Year College

Institutional Summary
Service Excellence
Estrella Mountain Community Co 2-Year IPS Institutions
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
2. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 6.74    5.86 / 0.89  0.88  6.60    5.45 / 1.37  1.15  0.41*  
17. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.63    6.17 / 0.73  0.46  6.48    5.65 / 1.16  0.83  0.52***
39. Administrators are approachable to students. 6.15    5.25 / 1.54  0.90  6.17    5.18 / 1.53  0.99  0.07   
44. Students seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 6.52    5.31 / 1.28  1.21  6.43    4.64 / 1.69  1.79  0.67** 
47. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. 6.41    5.30 / 1.36  1.11  6.23    5.34 / 1.42  0.89  -0.04   

 

Copyright 2001, USA Group Noel-Levitz, Inc.
Noel-Levitz Survey Results
Estrella Mountain Community College - 7/2001 Institutional Priorities Survey, 2-Year College

Institutional Summary
Concern for the Individual
Estrella Mountain Community Co 2-Year IPS Institutions
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
1. Faculty care about students as individuals. 6.76    5.99 / 1.11  0.77  6.66    5.75 / 1.17  0.91  0.24   
12. The college shows concern for students as individuals. 6.65    5.70 / 1.29  0.95  6.53    5.38 / 1.42  1.15  0.32   
16. Academic advisors are concerned about students' success as individuals. 6.46    5.84 / 0.97  0.62  6.45    5.40 / 1.29  1.05  0.44** 
18. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 6.70    5.51 / 1.21  1.19  6.63    5.46 / 1.26  1.17  0.05   
34. Counseling staff care about students as individuals. 6.67    6.14 / 1.09  0.53  6.45    5.59 / 1.30  0.86  0.55***

 

Copyright 2001, USA Group Noel-Levitz, Inc.
Noel-Levitz Survey Results
Estrella Mountain Community College - 7/2001 Institutional Priorities Survey, 2-Year College

Institutional Summary
Campus Climate
Estrella Mountain Community Co 2-Year IPS Institutions
Item Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
1. Faculty care about students as individuals. 6.76    5.99 / 1.11  0.77  6.66    5.75 / 1.17  0.91  0.24   
12. The college shows concern for students as individuals. 6.65    5.70 / 1.29  0.95  6.53    5.38 / 1.42  1.15  0.32   
17. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.63    6.17 / 0.73  0.46  6.48    5.65 / 1.16  0.83  0.52***
20. The campus is safe and secure for all students. 6.83    5.92 / 0.97  0.91  6.65    5.40 / 1.41  1.25  0.52** 
24. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 6.71    6.32 / 0.87  0.39  6.59    5.67 / 1.24  0.92  0.65***
31. This institution has a good reputation within the community. 6.64    6.21 / 1.12  0.43  6.61    5.72 / 1.34  0.89  0.49** 
36. This school does whatever it can to help students reach their educational goals. 6.63    6.07 / 0.82  0.56  6.44    5.47 / 1.29  0.97  0.60***
39. Administrators are approachable to students. 6.15    5.25 / 1.54  0.90  6.17    5.18 / 1.53  0.99  0.07   
41. New student orientation services help students adjust to college. 6.38    5.71 / 1.18  0.67  6.23    5.23 / 1.41  1.00  0.48** 
44. Students seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 6.52    5.31 / 1.28  1.21  6.43    4.64 / 1.69  1.79  0.67** 
47. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. 6.41    5.30 / 1.36  1.11  6.23    5.34 / 1.42  0.89  -0.04   

 

Copyright 2001, USA Group Noel-Levitz, Inc.
Noel-Levitz Survey Results
Estrella Mountain Community College - 7/2001 Institutional Priorities Survey, 2-Year College

Institutional Summary
Items: In Sequential Order
Estrella Mountain Community Co 2-Year IPS Institutions
Items Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
1. Faculty care about students as individuals. 6.76    5.99 / 1.11  0.77  6.66    5.75 / 1.17  0.91  0.24   
2. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 6.74    5.86 / 0.89  0.88  6.60    5.45 / 1.37  1.15  0.41*  
3. Academic advisors are approachable. 6.73    5.83 / 1.15  0.90  6.62    5.43 / 1.31  1.19  0.40*  
4. Adequate financial aid is available for most students. 6.68    5.55 / 1.24  1.13  6.44    5.48 / 1.35  0.96  0.07   
5. Classes are scheduled at times that are convenient for students. 6.61    5.04 / 1.40  1.57  6.36    5.29 / 1.40  1.07  -0.25   
6. Internships or practical experiences are provided in each degree/certificate program. 5.76    3.51 / 1.70  2.25  5.86    4.81 / 1.55  1.05  -1.30***
7. Security staff respond quickly in emergencies. 6.73    5.66 / 1.21  1.07  6.50    5.10 / 1.65  1.40  0.56** 
8. Academic advisors help students set goals to work toward. 6.43    5.48 / 1.15  0.95  6.29    5.05 / 1.42  1.24  0.43*  
9. Financial aid awards are announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning. 6.60    5.45 / 1.21  1.15  6.36    4.93 / 1.50  1.43  0.52*  
10. Library resources and services are adequate. 6.45    5.39 / 1.30  1.06  6.42    5.31 / 1.52  1.11  0.08   
11. Students are able to register for classes they need with few conflicts. 6.46    4.97 / 1.38  1.49  6.35    4.90 / 1.49  1.45  0.07   
12. The college shows concern for students as individuals. 6.65    5.70 / 1.29  0.95  6.53    5.38 / 1.42  1.15  0.32   
13. The quality of instruction students receive in most classes is excellent. 6.83    5.70 / 1.10  1.13  6.74    5.63 / 1.15  1.11  0.07   
14. Financial aid counselors are helpful. 6.57    6.00 / 0.87  0.57  6.38    5.28 / 1.41  1.10  0.72***
15. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure. 6.52    5.56 / 1.38  0.96  6.39    5.00 / 1.64  1.39  0.56** 
16. Academic advisors are concerned about students' success as individuals. 6.46    5.84 / 0.97  0.62  6.45    5.40 / 1.29  1.05  0.44** 
17. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.63    6.17 / 0.73  0.46  6.48    5.65 / 1.16  0.83  0.52***
18. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 6.70    5.51 / 1.21  1.19  6.63    5.46 / 1.26  1.17  0.05   
19. The career services office provides students with the help they need to get a job. 6.26    4.65 / 1.53  1.61  6.23    5.06 / 1.49  1.17  -0.41*  
20. The campus is safe and secure for all students. 6.83    5.92 / 0.97  0.91  6.65    5.40 / 1.41  1.25  0.52** 
21. Academic advisors are knowledgeable about program requirements. 6.79    5.50 / 1.06  1.29  6.65    5.40 / 1.39  1.25  0.10   
22. Computer labs are adequate and accessible. 6.69    5.78 / 1.20  0.91  6.49    5.26 / 1.56  1.23  0.52** 
23. Policies and procedures regarding registration and course selection are clear and well-publicized. 6.54    5.64 / 1.15  0.90  6.46    5.33 / 1.40  1.13  0.31   
24. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 6.71    6.32 / 0.87  0.39  6.59    5.67 / 1.24  0.92  0.65***
25. The student center is a comfortable place for students to spend their leisure time. 6.15    2.57 / 1.76  3.58  5.72    4.69 / 1.69  1.03  -2.12***
26. The amount of student parking space on campus is adequate. 6.41    5.94 / 1.23  0.47  6.17    4.68 / 1.93  1.49  1.26***
27. Academic advisors are knowledgeable about the transfer requirements of other schools. 6.64    5.51 / 1.24  1.13  6.35    4.96 / 1.44  1.39  0.55** 
28. Admissions staff are knowledgeable. 6.60    5.92 / 0.83  0.68  6.53    5.51 / 1.31  1.02  0.41*  
29. The equipment in the lab facilities is kept up to date. 6.61    5.59 / 1.21  1.02  6.52    4.99 / 1.59  1.53  0.60** 
30. Class change (drop/add) policies are reasonable. 6.29    5.99 / 0.91  0.30  6.20    5.70 / 1.23  0.50  0.29*  
31. This institution has a good reputation within the community. 6.64    6.21 / 1.12  0.43  6.61    5.72 / 1.34  0.89  0.49** 
32. Faculty provide timely feedback about student progress in their courses. 6.56    5.54 / 1.18  1.02  6.44    5.48 / 1.20  0.96  0.06   
33. There are adequate services to help students decide upon a career. 6.30    5.21 / 1.28  1.09  6.22    5.12 / 1.41  1.10  0.09   
34. Counseling staff care about students as individuals. 6.67    6.14 / 1.09  0.53  6.45    5.59 / 1.30  0.86  0.55***
35. Tutoring services are readily available. 6.55    6.07 / 1.02  0.48  6.34    5.47 / 1.45  0.87  0.60***
36. This school does whatever it can to help students reach their educational goals. 6.63    6.07 / 0.82  0.56  6.44    5.47 / 1.29  0.97  0.60***
37. The assessment and course placement procedures are reasonable. 6.43    5.42 / 1.39  1.01  6.26    5.34 / 1.35  0.92  0.08   
38. The business office is open during hours which are convenient for most students. 6.41    5.74 / 1.17  0.67  6.27    5.37 / 1.46  0.90  0.37*  
39. Administrators are approachable to students. 6.15    5.25 / 1.54  0.90  6.17    5.18 / 1.53  0.99  0.07   
40. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their fields. 6.79    6.18 / 0.95  0.61  6.74    5.98 / 1.09  0.76  0.20   
41. New student orientation services help students adjust to college. 6.38    5.71 / 1.18  0.67  6.23    5.23 / 1.41  1.00  0.48** 
42. Billing policies are reasonable. 6.22    5.65 / 1.05  0.57  6.14    5.38 / 1.29  0.76  0.27   
43. Faculty are usually available after class and during office hours. 6.55    5.42 / 1.38  1.13  6.40    5.39 / 1.41  1.01  0.03   
44. Students seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 6.52    5.31 / 1.28  1.21  6.43    4.64 / 1.69  1.79  0.67** 
45. Nearly all classes deal with practical experiences and applications. 5.95    4.93 / 1.36  1.02  5.95    5.22 / 1.31  0.73  -0.29   
46. Program requirements are clear and reasonable. 6.41    5.50 / 1.07  0.91  6.46    5.72 / 1.10  0.74  -0.22   
47. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. 6.41    5.30 / 1.36  1.11  6.23    5.34 / 1.42  0.89  -0.04   
48. On the whole, the campus is well-maintained. 6.49    6.31 / 0.83  0.18  6.37    5.61 / 1.49  0.76  0.70***
49. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus. 6.71    4.73 / 1.69  1.98  6.44    5.63 / 1.33  0.81  -0.90***
50. Students are able to experience intellectual growth here. 6.72    6.01 / 0.93  0.71  6.54    5.85 / 1.11  0.69  0.16   
51. Campus item 6.70    5.68 / 1.41  1.02              
52. Campus item 6.47    5.82 / 1.32  0.65              
53. Campus item 6.47    5.93 / 0.83  0.54              
54. Campus item 6.35    4.98 / 1.60  1.37              
55. Campus item 6.12    4.66 / 2.27  1.46              
56. Campus item 6.01    3.67 / 1.78  2.34              
57. Campus item 6.57    6.04 / 1.20  0.53              
58. Campus item 6.77    6.06 / 1.00  0.71              
59. Campus item 6.34    5.84 / 1.14  0.50              
60. Campus item 6.26    5.61 / 1.33  0.65              
61. Institution's commitment to part-time students?     5.71 / 1.38         5.57 / 1.36     0.14   
62. Institution's commitment to evening students?     5.36 / 1.56         5.29 / 1.54     0.07   
63. Institution's commitment to older, returning learners?     5.70 / 1.31         5.64 / 1.26     0.06   
64. Institution's commitment to under-represented populations?     6.10 / 1.01         5.47 / 1.39     0.63***
65. Institution's commitment to commuters?     5.39 / 1.55         5.55 / 1.30     -0.16   
66. Institution's commitment to students with disabilities?     5.36 / 1.48         5.63 / 1.35     -0.27   
67. Cost as factor in decision to enroll. 6.45        6.44            
68. Financial aid as factor in decision to enroll. 6.19        6.23            
69. Academic reputation as factor in decision to enroll. 5.53        5.57            
70. Size of institution as factor in decision to enroll. 5.69        5.11            
71. Opportunity to play sports as factor in decision to enroll. 2.25        3.00            
72. Recommendations from family/friends as factor in decision to enroll. 5.28        5.49            
73. Geographic setting as factor in decision to enroll. 6.19        5.72            
74. Campus appearance as factor in decision to enroll. 5.00        4.96            
75. Personalized attention prior to enrollment as factor in decision to enroll. 5.93        5.56            

 

Copyright 2001, USA Group Noel-Levitz, Inc.
Noel-Levitz Survey Results
Estrella Mountain Community College - 7/2001 Institutional Priorities Survey, 2-Year College

Institutional Summary
Summary Items
Estrella Mountain Community Co 2-Year IPS Institutions
Items Import Agree / SD Gap Import Agree / SD Gap Mean
Difference
So far, how has your college experience met your expectations?     5.14 / 1.00         4.75 / 0.99     0.39***
Rate your overall satisfaction with your experience here thus far.     5.81 / 1.06         5.55 / 1.01     0.26*  
All in all, if you had to do it over, would you enroll here again?     6.08 / 1.04         5.86 / 1.01     0.22   

 

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