Student Satisfaction Survey Spring 2011
Prepared by
Office of Research, Planning and Grants
Introduction
This survey was prepared by a committee comprised of faculty, staff, and
administrators. It was administered using Lime Survey, a web based open source
survey software. The initial email inviting responses was sent out on May 5, 2011, with
reminder emails to non-respondents sent out on May 13, 2011 and May 18, 2011.
A total of 16,539 invitations were sent out by email. Eight hundred thirteen surveys
were completed (5% response rate). Six hundred seventy six respondents answered all
of the questions, and the remaining respondents only completed parts of the survey.
General Familiarity
Please indicate your familiarity with each of the following services/departments offered at Southwestern College
Admissions & Records
N=801
Outreach
N=799
39% 39%
17%
5%
0% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
7% 11%
19%
39%
23%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
Assessment/Prerequisites Center
N=798
Career Center
N=799
26%
34%
27%
12%
2% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
19%
27% 28% 25%
1% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
Counseling
N=800
Center for Technical Education (CTECS)/Women’s Resource Center
N=801
43%
32%
16%
8%
1% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
6% 10%
15%
42%
26%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
Disability Support Services
N=799
EOPS/CARE
N=800
15% 15%
22%
41%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
25%
16% 19%
29%
11%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
Financial Aid
N=800
Health Services
N=801
41%
25%
19%
15%
1% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
20% 19%
27% 30%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
Service Learning
N=799
Associated Student Organization (ASO) and Student Clubs
N=798
14% 15%
21%
34%
17%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
15%
20% 25%
33%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
Student Employment Services
N=799
Transfer Center
N=799
15%
20%
28% 31%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
20%
26% 27% 25%
3% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
Veteran’s Services
N=798
Cashiering
N=800
14% 14%
20%
42%
11%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
38%
28%
18%
12%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
College Police
N=799
Custodial
N=797
20%
29% 30%
19%
3% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
8%
13%
25%
40%
14%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
Food Services/Cafeteria
N=800
Grounds
N=797
40%
27%
18%
12%
2% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
21%
26%
22% 20%
11%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
Maintenance
N=796
Bookstore
N=800
10%
18%
29%
35%
8%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
57%
33%
7%
2% 0%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
Facilities
N=799
24%
32%
25%
15%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Familiar Familiar Somewhat Familiar
Not Familiar N/A-Never heard of if
Admissions & Records
For each item listed below, please indicate your level of satisfaction:
College Application
N=783
College Registration Process
N=783
39%
45%
15%
1% 0%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
35%
42%
14%
7%
1% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Student ID
N=783
Transcript Request Service
N=783
45%
40%
14%
1% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
26%
32%
38%
3% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
For each item listed below, please indicate your level of satisfaction with the timeliness of service.
Student ID Process
N=782
Transcript Evaluation Process
N=782
45%
37%
15%
2% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
23%
31%
40%
4% 2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Transcript Service
N=782
24%
32%
39%
3% 2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Financial Aid
Have you ever applied for Financial Aid at Southwestern College?
N=775
Have you ever received Financial Aid while attending Southwestern College?
N=775
67%
33%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No
54%
46%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Do you believe receiving Financial Aid increased your ability to: (only students who answered yes to having received financial aid)
Attend Southwestern College
N=418
Succeed in your classes at Southwestern College.
N=418
97%
3% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No
92%
8%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Are you aware of the rights and responsibilities of a Financial Aid Student?
N=418
Have you used any of the Southwestern College Financial Aid Office's online services?
N=418
84%
16%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No
63%
37%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Based on your experience using online services provided by the Southwestern College Financial Aid Office, please indicate your level of satisfaction with: (only students who have used Financial Aid online services)
Amount of information provided
N=265
Accuracy of information provided
N=265
43%
39%
12%
5%
1% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
40% 41%
14%
4%
2% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Timeliness of information
N=265
Helpfulness of staff
N=265
37%
33%
18%
10%
2% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
38%
29%
18%
11%
3% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Timeliness of aid disbursements
N=265
Ease of application process
N=265
27%
35%
24%
8%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
36% 39%
15%
6%
3% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Overall quality of service
N=265
36% 37%
18%
6%
3% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Student Affairs
How did you learn about Southwestern College?
N=813
What was the most important factor in you attending Southwestern College?
N=813
48%
42%
2%
7%
33%
16%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Friends Family Radio Print Ad High School Counselor
Other
15%
47%
10% 8%
37%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
High School GPA
Financial High School Counselor
SWC presentation at
your high school
Transfer Center
Have you used the services provided by the Transfer Center?
N=753
Based on your experience using services provided by the Southwestern College’s Transfer Center, please indicate your level of satisfaction with: (only students who have used Transfer Center services)
Amount of information provided
N=215
29%
71%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No
40%
45%
8%
4% 2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Accuracy of information provided
N=215
Timeliness of information
N=215
37%
43%
12%
6%
2% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
37%
44%
13%
3% 3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Helpfulness of staff
N=215
43%
36%
11%
5% 5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
EOPS/CARE
While attending Southwestern College, have you received any services related to: (Check all that apply)
N=226
Which other student services programs have you utilized? (Check all that apply)
N=813
24%
4% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
EOPS CARE
66%
0%
21% 20%
8%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Counseling Center
Disabled Student Services
Academic Success Center
Which of the following Academic Success Center services have you utilized?
N=813
37%
32%
39%
15%
6% 7%
20%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
English Writing Center
Tutoring Services
Open Labs Online Writing Lab
Test Reviews
Workshops Proctored
Exams
Associated Student Organization (ASO) and Student Clubs
Did you vote in the last ASO student election (April 2010)?N=736
Did you run for an elected position during the last ASO student election (April 2010)?
N=735
13%
87%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No
1%
99%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Have you ever attended an ASO event?
N=735
Based on your experience with ASO events, please indicate your level of satisfaction with the: (only students who have attended an ASO event)
Number of ASO events per semester
N=113
17%
83%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No
19%
40%
33%
6%
3% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Variety of ASO events per semester
N=113
Organization of ASO events
N=112
19%
38%
33%
8%
3% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
21%
34%
40%
4% 2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Promotion of ASO events
N=112
Are you aware of clubs offered through the Associated Students Organization?
N=732
21%
34%
40%
4% 2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
39%
61%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Do the clubs at Southwestern College meet your needs?
N=732
39%
61%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Health Services
Have you ever received services from the Health Services Office?
N=728
Have you received any information from Health Services related to a healthy lifestyle?
N=728
33%
67%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No
25%
75%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Based on your experience with the Southwestern College Health Services Office, please
indicate your level of satisfaction with: (only students who have received services or information from Health Services)
Helpfulness of staff
N=286
Courteousness of staff
N=286
52%
34%
13%
1% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
53%
31%
14%
1% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Your overall experience
N=286
53%
31%
14%
1% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Women’s Resource Center
Have you utilized a service at the Women’s Resource Center?
N=726
Based on your experience with the Southwestern College Women’s Resource Center, please indicate your level of satisfaction with: (only students who have utilized at service at the Women’s Resource Center)
Helpfulness of staff
N=32
4%
96%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No
69%
28%
0% 3% 0%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Courteousness of staff
N=32
Your overall experience
N=32
66%
31%
0% 3% 0%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
69%
25%
0%
6%
0% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Veteran’s Services
Are you a veteran?N=721
Based on your experience with the Southwestern College Veteran’s Services office, please indicate your level of satisfaction with: (only students who indicate they are veterans)
Helpfulness of staff
N=88
12%
88%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No
43%
23% 27%
7%
0% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Courteousness of staff
N=88
Your overall experience
N=88
42%
30%
25%
3%
0% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
42%
23% 26%
7%
2% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Are you aware of the services offered at the Southwestern College Veterans Welcome Center?
N=88
Have you used services provided by the Veterans Welcome Center?
N=88
56%
44%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No
51%
49%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Based on your experience with the Southwestern College Veterans Welcome Center, please indicate your level of satisfaction with: (only students who indicate they are veterans and have used Veterans Welcome Center services)
Helpfulness of staff
N=45
Courteousness of staff
N=45
58%
24%
9% 9%
0% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
58%
27%
13%
2% 0%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Your overall experience
N=45
58%
24%
9% 9%
0% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Career Center
Have you ever used any of the services provided by the Southwestern College Career Center?
N=711
Did you receive information regarding potential careers? (only students using Career Center)
N=240
34%
66%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No
81%
19%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Were you able to make informed career preparation decisions?
N=240
Were your information needs met?
N=240
76%
24%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No
82%
18%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Do you have knowledge and understanding of the following Career Center tools?
Career assessments
N=240
Occupational library
N=240
82%
18%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No
47%
53%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Job search preparation
N=240
Resume templates and service
N=240
64%
36%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No
53%
47%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Mock interviews
N=240
Career chronicles
N=240
30%
70%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No
27%
73%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Based on your experience with the Career Center, please indicate your level of satisfaction with:
Helpfulness of staff
N=240
Courteousness of staff
N=240
35%
43%
18%
2% 2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
35%
43%
15%
4% 2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Your overall experience
N=240
34%
45%
18%
2% 2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Student Employment
Have you ever used any of the services provided by Student Employment Services?
N=699
Did you learn how to utilize Student Employment Services? (only students using Employment Services)
N=162
23%
77%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No
86%
14%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Have you received any referrals to employers hiring persons with your skills?
N=162
Based on your experience with Student Employment Services, please indicate your level of satisfaction with:
Helpfulness of staff
N=162
44%
56%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No
43%
32%
14%
9%
2% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Courteousness of staff
N=162
Your overall experience
N=162
44%
31%
17%
5%
2% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
42%
30%
17%
7%
3% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Disability Support Services
Are you aware of Southwestern College’s Disability Support Services?
N=695
Have you ever used any of the services provided by the Southwestern College’s Disability Support Services?
N=695
53%
47%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No
10%
90%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Based on your experience with the Southwestern College’s Disability Support Services office, please indicate your level of satisfaction with: (only students using the DSS office)
Helpfulness of staff
N=70
Courteousness of staff
N=70
61%
27%
9%
1% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
59%
29%
9%
3% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Amount of information provided
N=70
Accuracy of information provided
N=70
53%
26%
14%
6%
1% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
54%
26%
17%
1% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Timeliness of information
N=70
Your overall experience
N=70
50%
27%
17%
3% 3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
57%
26%
13%
3% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Counseling Center
Have you ever used any of the services provided by the Southwestern College Counseling Center?
N=685
Were your counseling needs met? (only students using Counseling Center)
N=542
79%
21%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No
89%
11%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
In your first semester at Southwestern College, did you attend an orientation to college?
N=685
Did you review information on any of the following topics? (only students who completed orientation)
College resources
N=404
41%
8%
51%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
No, I did not attend or complete a student
orientation
Yes, I completed an online student orientation
Yes, I attended an in person student orientation
89%
11%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Student success characteristics
N=404
An overview of your educational options
N=404
81%
19%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No
89%
11%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Did the Southwestern College Counseling Center help you to identify your personal, academic, and other resources to assist you to achieve your educational goals? (only students using Counseling Center)
N=542
Based on your experience with the Counseling Center, please indicate your level of satisfaction with:
Helpfulness of staff
N=542
79%
21%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No
43%
37%
11%
7%
2% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Your overall experience
N=542
40%
37%
13%
6%
3% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Assessment/Prerequisites Center
Did you take assessment test(s) at Southwestern College during your first semester?
N=683
Do you clearly understand how to select course(s) based on assessment information and your educational goals?
N=683
80%
20%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No
81%
19%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Custodial Services
Based on your experience with Custodial Services, please indicate your level of satisfaction with the:
Courteousness of staff
N=680
Cleanliness of classrooms/labs
N=680
20%
26%
50%
2% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
24%
31%
37%
5%
2% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Overall conditions of the classrooms/labs
N=680
Level of supplies in the classrooms
N=680
23%
32%
40%
3% 2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
20%
28%
39%
10%
4% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Grounds
Based on your experience with the Grounds Department, please indicate your level of satisfaction with the:
Courteousness of staff
N=679
Number of exterior trash receptacles
N=679
22%
27%
49%
1% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
23%
36% 37%
3% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Emptying cycle of exterior trash receptacles
N=679
College landscape
N=679
25%
33%
38%
3% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
35%
29% 33%
1% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Maintenance
Based on your experience with the Maintenance Department, please indicate your level of satisfaction with the:
Courteousness of staff
N=679
Timeliness of classroom repairs
N=679
23% 26%
49%
1% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
20%
25%
45%
7%
3% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Facilities
Based on your experience with the Facilities Department, please indicate your level of satisfaction with the:
Ability of new buildings' classrooms and labs to accommodate your educational needs
N=677
Comfort of classroom furnishings
N=677
21%
36% 35%
5%
2% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
18%
35% 35%
9%
3% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Condition of classroom furnishings
N=677
Promptness with which safety hazards are removed
N=677
18%
36% 35%
9%
3% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
21%
31%
44%
3% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Cafeteria
Based on your experience with Food Services, please indicate your level of satisfaction with the:
Friendliness of staff
N=677
Courteousness of staff
N=677
30%
38%
29%
2% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
30%
35%
31%
3% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Selection of cold food choices
N=677
Selection of hot food choices
N=677
21%
32%
37%
8%
3% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
20%
35% 35%
7%
3% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Cleanliness of food service area
N=677
Food inventory levels
N=677
24%
38%
34%
2% 2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
21%
34% 37%
5%
2% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Wait time
N=677
Prices
N=677
19%
35% 39%
5%
1% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
12%
27%
43%
12%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Bookstore
Based on your experience with the Southwestern College Bookstore, please indicate your level of satisfaction with the:
Courteousness of staff
N=677
Staff knowledge about textbook selection
N=677
40% 42%
14%
3% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
36%
41%
18%
3%
1% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Staff knowledge about product information
N=677
Cleanliness of store
N=677
36% 39%
20%
4%
1% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
44%
41%
13%
1% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Police
How many times have you had contact with the Campus Police department?
N=676
Please select which ways you had contact with the Campus Police:
N=676
1% 4%
32%
63%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
5+ times 3-4 times 1-2 times None
22%
2% 0% 2% 0%
10%
0%
10%
5%
58%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Based on your experience with the College Police Department, please indicate your level of satisfaction with: (only students who indicated contact with Police)
Helpfulness of staff
N=253
Courteousness of staff
N=253
34% 32%
21%
9%
5% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
34%
32%
21%
7% 6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Your overall experience
N=253
31% 31%
22%
8% 8%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Cashier
Based on your experience with the College Cashier's Office, please indicate your level of satisfaction with the:
Friendliness and courteousness of staff
N=676
Staff's efficiency in processing transactions accurately
N=676
27%
42%
23%
6%
2% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
29%
41%
23%
5% 3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Staff's knowledge about student services and policies
N=676
29%
38%
25%
6%
2% 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
Demographics
The majority of my classes are
N=676
Please indicate the communication method that you prefer for social and business networking (check all that apply)
N=676
1%
18%
11%
4%
43%
23%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
96%
5%
29% 28%
14%
2% 4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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