| SUMMARY OF TRANSFER CURRICULUM GRADUATE SURVEY RESULTS ON SATISFACTION AND COMPETENCY SKILL AREAS | |||||||||||||||||
| Source: Tri-County Technical College - Institutional Research and Evaluation Department - Created 08/11/11 | |||||||||||||||||
| Note: Graduates surveyed by the Institutional Research and Evaluation Department from January through April of the year immediately | |||||||||||||||||
| following graduation. The survey consists of two mailings and a telephone follow-up interview of nonrespondents. Transfer | |||||||||||||||||
| graduates include AA&AS. Only includes graduates receiving diploma and associate degrees. | |||||||||||||||||
| 2001- | 2002- | 2003- | 2004- | 2005- | 2006- | 2007- | 2008- | 2009- | 2010- | All | |||||||
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | Years | |||||||
| Number of Transfer Graduates Surveyed | 48 | 58 | 52 | 69 | 69 | 60 | 59 | 66 | 76 | 84 | 345 | ||||||
| Number of Transfer Graduates Completing Questionnaires | 31 | 46 | 41 | 35 | 32 | 16 | 31 | 34 | 41 | 47 | 169 | ||||||
| Transfer Graduate Response Rate | 65% | 79% | 79% | 51% | 46% | 27% | 53% | 52% | 54% | 56% | 49% | ||||||
| Question: Which statement best describes how you think the Associate in Arts and/or Associate in Science Program prepared you | |||||||||||||||||
| for transferring to another college/university program? [Responses equal Very Inadequate Preparation, Inadequate Preparation, | |||||||||||||||||
| Adequate Preparation, and Very Adequate Preparation.] | |||||||||||||||||
| 2001- | 2002- | 2003- | 2004- | 2005- | 2006- | 2007- | 2008- | 2009- | 2010- | All | |||||||
| Percent of Graduates Indicating | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | Years | ||||||
| Adequate or Very Adequate Preparation | 100% | 95% | 100% | 93% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 97% | 100% | 90% | 97% | ||||||
| Question: How satisfied are you with the educational experience you had at Tri-County Technical College? [Responses equal Very | |||||||||||||||||
| Unsatisfied, Unsatisfied, Satisfied, and Very Satisfied.] | |||||||||||||||||
| 2001- | 2002- | 2003- | 2004- | 2005- | 2006- | 2007- | 2008- | 2009- | 2010- | All | |||||||
| Percent of Graduates Indicating | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | Years | ||||||
| Satisfied or Very Satisfied | 100% | 100% | 97% | 100% | 93% | 100% | 93% | 97% | 97% | 87% | 94% | ||||||
| Question: Please rate the level to which Tri-County Technical College prepared you in the following competency skill areas. Circle | |||||||||||||||||
| one number from 1 (Very Poor Preparation) to 5 (Very Good Preparation) for each skill area. Circle DK (Don't Know) for any skill you | |||||||||||||||||
| feel you cannot rate. [Ratings go from a low of 1.00 to a high of 5.00.] | |||||||||||||||||
| 2001- | 2002- | 2003- | 2004- | 2005- | 2006- | 2007- | 2008- | 2009- | 2010- | All | |||||||
| University Transfer General Competency Skill Areas | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | Years | ||||||
| a) | Performing basic skills in computer operations and/or software applications | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | |||||
| b) | Using computer technology to more efficiently accomplish tasks | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |||||
| c) | Finding and using reference materials and resources | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.1 | |||||
| d) | Developing and performing basic research strategies and accessing information | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |||||
| e) | Evaluating and organizing information logically | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |||||
| f) | Reaching appropriate conclusions after evaluating information | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.1 | |||||
| g) | Thinking critically and making connections with data from different disciplines | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |||||
| h) | Working in an independent and self-directed manner | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | |||||
| i) | Interacting and working effectively in teams/groups | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | |||||
| j) | Understanding and relating to people from different cultural backgrounds | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 | |||||
| k) | Understanding and appreciating the values and beliefs of other cultures | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 | |||||
| l) | Demonstrating an awareness of ethical considerations in making value choices | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | |||||
| m) | Developing knowledge and skills required for professional growth | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.1 | |||||
| Average Mean Rating - Average of Item Scores | 3.87 | 4.08 | 3.99 | 4.23 | 4.00 | 3.92 | 4.30 | 3.99 | 4.24 | 4.15 | 4.12 | ||||||
| 2001- | 2002- | 2003- | 2004- | 2005- | 2006- | 2007- | 2008- | 2009- | 2010- | All | |||||||
| University Transfer Academic Competency Skill Areas | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | Years | ||||||
| a) | Using correct grammar, punctuation, and good sentence structure in written work | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |||||
| b) | Analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting a variety of reading materials | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.2 | |||||
| c) | Speaking in an organized and understandable manner | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.1 | |||||
| d) | Employing active listening skills | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.1 | |||||
| e) | Understanding social issues | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | |||||
| f) | Understanding political and international issues | 3.4 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.7 | |||||
| g) | Recognizing the relevancy of major ideas and events in history | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.0 | |||||
| h) | Performing mathematical computations | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |||||
| i) | Organizing, analyzing, and making information useful by employing mathematics | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.0 | |||||
| j) | Developing knowledge and skills in the sciences | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | |||||
| k) | Understanding the contribution of science and technology to society | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | |||||
| Average Mean Rating - Average of Item Scores | 4.00 | 4.18 | 4.06 | 4.13 | 4.04 | 3.82 | 4.11 | 4.07 | 4.15 | 4.04 | 4.07 | ||||||