| SCC Faculty/Staff Evaluation of College Services Results-2006 | |||||||||||||
| Don't Know/ Cannot Judge | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Agree | Strongly Agree | Total Responses | Mean | Standard Deviation | ||||||
| # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | ||||
| I. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | |||||||||||||
| A. Bookstore | |||||||||||||
| 1. Bookstore staff provide service in a prompt, efficient and courteous manner. | 12 | 11.2% | 2 | 1.9% | 3 | 2.8% | 47 | 43.9% | 43 | 40.2% | 95 | 3.38 | 1.2362 |
| 2. Books and supplies are available when needed. | 25 | 23.1% | 2 | 1.9% | 7 | 6.5% | 48 | 44.4% | 26 | 24.1% | 83 | 3.18 | 1.4746 |
| 3. I am aware of when book orders are due. | 42 | 39.3% | 2 | 1.9% | 5 | 4.7% | 34 | 31.8% | 24 | 22.4% | 65 | 3.23 | 1.6819 |
| 4. I am informed by the Bookstore when textbooks are not available from the publisher. | 43 | 40.2% | 2 | 1.9% | 9 | 8.4% | 32 | 29.9% | 21 | 19.6% | 64 | 3.13 | 1.6488 |
| 5. Overall, I am satisfied with the services of the Bookstore. | 12 | 11.2% | 2 | 1.9% | 3 | 2.8% | 48 | 44.9% | 42 | 39.3% | 95 | 3.37 | 1.2324 |
| B. Budgeting Process | |||||||||||||
| 6. I am involved in the process of budget planning for my program/service area. | 27 | 25.0% | 7 | 6.5% | 12 | 11.1% | 32 | 29.6% | 30 | 27.8% | 81 | 3.05 | 1.5531 |
| 7. I have ample time to develop my budget requests for submission. | 36 | 34.0% | 3 | 2.8% | 13 | 12.3% | 29 | 27.4% | 25 | 23.6% | 70 | 3.09 | 3.1480 |
| 8. The college budget is allocated by goals and priorities. | 44 | 41.1% | 7 | 6.5% | 13 | 12.1% | 28 | 26.2% | 15 | 14.0% | 63 | 2.81 | 1.5607 |
| 9. Allocated funds are available when needed. | 31 | 29.0% | 4 | 3.7% | 13 | 12.1% | 42 | 39.3% | 17 | 15.9% | 76 | 2.95 | 1.4955 |
| 10. Communication regarding departmental budgets is satisfactory. | 31 | 29.0% | 6 | 5.6% | 18 | 16.8% | 36 | 33.6% | 16 | 15.0% | 76 | 2.82 | 1.4730 |
| 11. The budgeting process is fair and equitable. | 41 | 38.3% | 7 | 6.5% | 12 | 11.2% | 30 | 28.0% | 17 | 15.9% | 66 | 2.86 | 1.5756 |
| 12. Overall, I am satisfied with the budget planning and allocation process. | 35 | 32.7% | 5 | 4.7% | 15 | 14.0% | 33 | 30.8% | 19 | 17.8% | 72 | 2.92 | 1.5475 |
| C. Business Services | |||||||||||||
| 13. Business Services staff provide service in a prompt, efficient and courteous manner. | 11 | 10.2% | 4 | 3.7% | 2 | 1.9% | 46 | 42.6% | 45 | 41.7% | 97 | 3.36 | 1.2303 |
| 14. Travel reimbursement is made in a timely fashion. | 33 | 30.6% | 3 | 2.8% | 5 | 4.6% | 34 | 31.5% | 33 | 30.6% | 75 | 3.29 | 1.6522 |
| 15. Payroll is computed accurately. | 10 | 9.3% | 2 | 1.9% | 1 | 0.9% | 36 | 33.3% | 59 | 54.6% | 98 | 3.55 | 1.1945 |
| 16. Payroll inacuracies are corrected in a timely manner. | 41 | 38.0% | 2 | 1.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 29 | 26.9% | 36 | 33.3% | 67 | 3.48 | 1.7729 |
| 17. Communication with Business Services is open. | 12 | 11.1% | 4 | 3.7% | 3 | 2.8% | 43 | 39.8% | 46 | 42.6% | 96 | 3.36 | 1.2715 |
| 18. Overall, I am satisfied with the services of Business Services. | 6 | 5.6% | 3 | 2.8% | 2 | 1.9% | 50 | 46.7% | 46 | 43.0% | 101 | 3.38 | 1.0199 |
| D. Campus Phone/Mail | |||||||||||||
| 19. The telephone system meets my needs. | 3 | 2.8% | 9 | 8.3% | 10 | 9.3% | 54 | 50.0% | 32 | 29.6% | 105 | 3.04 | 0.9895 |
| 20. The voice mail system is effective. | 6 | 5.6% | 7 | 6.5% | 15 | 13.9% | 48 | 44.4% | 32 | 29.6% | 102 | 3.03 | 1.0891 |
| 21. Paper mail and packages are distributed in a timely manner. | 3 | 2.8% | 1 | 0.9% | 2 | 1.9% | 46 | 42.6% | 56 | 51.9% | 105 | 3.50 | 0.8196 |
| 22. Fax equipment is accessible. | 10 | 9.3% | 7 | 6.5% | 5 | 4.6% | 51 | 47.2% | 35 | 32.4% | 98 | 3.16 | 1.2082 |
| 23. Incoming faxes are distributed in a timely manner. | 11 | 10.2% | 2 | 1.9% | 6 | 5.6% | 55 | 50.9% | 34 | 31.5% | 97 | 3.25 | 1.1691 |
| 24. Overall, I am satisfied with phone and mail communications. | 3 | 2.8% | 3 | 2.8% | 7 | 6.5% | 58 | 53.7% | 37 | 34.3% | 105 | 3.23 | 0.8696 |
| I. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (Cont.) | Don't Know/ Cannot Judge | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Agree | Strongly Agree | Total Responses | Mean | Standard Deviation | |||||
| # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | ||||
| E. Food Services | |||||||||||||
| 25. Footnotes Café (formerly the Red Bird) staff provide food in a prompt, efficient and courteous manner. | 34 | 31.5% | 5 | 4.6% | 16 | 14.8% | 40 | 37.0% | 13 | 12.0% | 74 | 2.82 | 1.4742 |
| 26. I am satisfied with the quality of the food in the Footnotes Cafe. | 39 | 36.1% | 6 | 5.6% | 17 | 15.7% | 33 | 30.6% | 13 | 12.0% | 69 | 2.77 | 1.5014 |
| 27. Overall, I am satisfied with the availability of food service on the Jackson campus. | 28 | 25.9% | 6 | 5.6% | 21 | 19.4% | 44 | 40.7% | 9 | 8.3% | 80 | 2.70 | 1.3603 |
| 28. Vending services are adequate. | 25 | 23.1% | 5 | 4.6% | 21 | 19.4% | 49 | 45.4% | 8 | 7.4% | 83 | 2.72 | 1.3152 |
| F. Human Resources/Facility Development | |||||||||||||
| 29. College policies and procedures are fair and equitable. | 5 | 4.7% | 6 | 5.6% | 8 | 7.5% | 56 | 52.3% | 32 | 29.9% | 102 | 3.12 | 1.0137 |
| 30. The policies and procedures of the college are well-defined, and are easily accessed by employees of the college. | 1 | 0.9% | 3 | 2.8% | 7 | 6.5% | 58 | 54.2% | 38 | 35.5% | 106 | 3.24 | 0.7616 |
| 31. Personnel matters are handled in an efficient manner. | 11 | 10.2% | 5 | 4.6% | 6 | 5.6% | 54 | 50.0% | 32 | 29.6% | 97 | 3.16 | 1.2010 |
| 32. Personnel matters are handled in a confidential manner. | 15 | 13.9% | 5 | 4.6% | 5 | 4.6% | 50 | 46.3% | 33 | 30.6% | 93 | 3.19 | 1.3193 |
| 33. Annual leave and sick leave records are maintained accurately. | 12 | 11.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 0.9% | 48 | 44.4% | 47 | 43.5% | 96 | 3.48 | 1.2039 |
| 34. I have a clear understanding of all the benefits available to me as an SCC employee. | 5 | 4.7% | 2 | 1.9% | 10 | 9.3% | 56 | 52.3% | 34 | 31.8% | 102 | 3.20 | 0.9555 |
| 35. The salary plan is fair and equitable. | 9 | 8.4% | 12 | 11.2% | 24 | 22.4% | 43 | 40.2% | 19 | 17.8% | 98 | 2.70 | 1.1602 |
| 36. Hiring practices at SCC ensure fairness and objectivity. | 9 | 8.4% | 6 | 5.6% | 13 | 12.1% | 54 | 50.5% | 25 | 23.4% | 98 | 3.00 | 1.1335 |
| 37. Professional development opportunities are adequate. | 3 | 2.8% | 5 | 4.7% | 24 | 22.4% | 51 | 47.7% | 24 | 22.4% | 104 | 2.90 | 0.9297 |
| 38. Overall, I am satisfied with Human Resources (Personnel) services. | 4 | 3.8% | 3 | 2.8% | 8 | 7.5% | 58 | 54.7% | 33 | 31.1% | 102 | 3.19 | 0.9183 |
| G. Maintenance | |||||||||||||
| 39. Custodial staff are prompt, efficient and courteous. | 1 | 0.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 3 | 2.8% | 45 | 41.7% | 59 | 54.6% | 107 | 3.52 | 0.6484 |
| 40. Classrooms are clean. | 10 | 9.3% | 3 | 2.8% | 9 | 8.3% | 54 | 50.0% | 32 | 29.6% | 98 | 3.17 | 1.1497 |
| 41. Offices are clean. | 2 | 1.9% | 3 | 2.8% | 12 | 11.2% | 58 | 54.2% | 32 | 29.9% | 105 | 3.13 | 0.8321 |
| 42. Building hallways and floors are clean. | 1 | 0.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 10 | 9.3% | 54 | 50.0% | 43 | 39.8% | 107 | 3.31 | 0.7082 |
| 43. Lobby and lounge areas are clean. | 4 | 3.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 7 | 6.5% | 57 | 52.8% | 40 | 37.0% | 104 | 3.32 | 0.8588 |
| 44. Restrooms are clean. | 2 | 1.9% | 2 | 1.9% | 13 | 12.0% | 55 | 50.9% | 36 | 33.3% | 106 | 3.18 | 0.8284 |
| 45. Restrooms are regularly stocked with supplies. | 2 | 1.9% | 1 | 0.9% | 11 | 10.2% | 59 | 54.6% | 35 | 32.4% | 106 | 3.21 | 0.7832 |
| 46. I am aware of the procedure for placing maintenance work orders. | 3 | 2.8% | 1 | 0.9% | 4 | 3.7% | 60 | 55.6% | 40 | 37.0% | 105 | 3.32 | 0.8043 |
| 47. Maintenance work orders are resolved in a satisfactory and timely manner. | 6 | 5.6% | 1 | 0.9% | 5 | 4.6% | 57 | 52.8% | 39 | 36.1% | 102 | 3.31 | 0.9676 |
| 48. Campus grounds are kept free of litter and debris. | 2 | 1.9% | 1 | 0.9% | 2 | 1.9% | 50 | 46.3% | 53 | 49.1% | 106 | 3.46 | 0.7481 |
| 49. Landscaping is well maintained. | 2 | 1.9% | 1 | 0.9% | 1 | 0.9% | 49 | 45.4% | 55 | 50.9% | 106 | 3.49 | 0.7388 |
| 50. Overall, I am satisfied that campus buildings and grounds are well maintained. | 3 | 2.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 5 | 4.6% | 56 | 51.9% | 44 | 40.7% | 105 | 3.37 | 0.7952 |
| I. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (Cont.) | Don't Know/ Cannot Judge | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Agree | Strongly Agree | Total Responses | Mean | Standard Deviation | |||||
| # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | ||||
| H. Purchasing | |||||||||||||
| 51. Purchase requisition guidelines are clearly communicated. | 22 | 20.4% | 1 | 0.9% | 13 | 12.0% | 48 | 44.4% | 24 | 22.2% | 86 | 3.10 | 1.3973 |
| 52. Requests for purchasing asistance and information are responded to promptly. | 23 | 21.3% | 3 | 2.8% | 7 | 6.5% | 43 | 39.8% | 32 | 29.6% | 85 | 3.22 | 1.4815 |
| 53. Requisitions are processed accurately and in a timely manner such that I receive items as ordered, when needed. | 23 | 21.3% | 3 | 2.8% | 12 | 11.1% | 41 | 38.0% | 29 | 26.9% | 85 | 3.13 | 1.4625 |
| 54. Overall, I am satisfied with Purchasing. | 22 | 20.6% | 1 | 0.9% | 10 | 9.3% | 43 | 40.2% | 31 | 29.0% | 85 | 3.22 | 1.4483 |
| I. Safety/Security | |||||||||||||
| 55. I am aware of safe working practices and the SCC Safety Plan. | 7 | 6.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 12 | 11.2% | 62 | 57.9% | 26 | 24.3% | 100 | 3.14 | 0.9739 |
| 56. Protective/safety equipment is provided for appropriate situations. | 31 | 29.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 4 | 3.7% | 49 | 45.8% | 23 | 21.5% | 76 | 3.25 | 1.5505 |
| 57. Exterior lighting is adequate. | 4 | 3.7% | 4 | 3.7% | 15 | 14.0% | 57 | 53.3% | 27 | 25.2% | 103 | 3.04 | 0.9387 |
| 58. I am aware of evacuation procedures in case of fire or other similar emergency. | 2 | 1.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 2 | 1.9% | 63 | 58.9% | 40 | 37.4% | 105 | 3.36 | 0.6897 |
| 59. I am aware of procedures for handling a medical emergency. | 3 | 2.8% | 1 | 0.9% | 13 | 12.1% | 63 | 58.9% | 27 | 25.2% | 104 | 3.12 | 0.8179 |
| 60. The college has adequate procedures for handling a disturbance. | 28 | 25.9% | 4 | 3.7% | 15 | 13.9% | 43 | 39.8% | 18 | 16.7% | 80 | 2.94 | 1.4586 |
| 61. Security staff respond in a prompt, efficient and courteous manner. | 16 | 14.8% | 3 | 2.8% | 6 | 5.6% | 48 | 44.4% | 35 | 32.4% | 92 | 3.25 | 1.3368 |
| 62. Campus Security services are adequate. | 17 | 15.9% | 4 | 3.7% | 17 | 15.9% | 47 | 43.9% | 22 | 20.6% | 90 | 2.97 | 1.3058 |
| 63. Overall, I am satisfied that SCC provides a safe, secure environment. | 6 | 5.6% | 1 | 0.9% | 7 | 6.5% | 69 | 63.9% | 25 | 23.1% | 102 | 3.16 | 0.9169 |
| II. EXTENSION EDUCATION & SERVICES | |||||||||||||
| 64. The off-campus centers provide quality instruction. | 60 | 56.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 5 | 4.7% | 28 | 26.2% | 14 | 13.1% | 47 | 3.19 | 1.6418 |
| 65. I have adequate access to facilities. | 49 | 45.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 3 | 2.8% | 35 | 32.7% | 20 | 18.7% | 58 | 3.29 | 1.6992 |
| 66. The facilities and locations are appropriate for instructional services. | 50 | 46.7% | 3 | 2.8% | 3 | 2.8% | 34 | 31.8% | 17 | 15.9% | 57 | 3.14 | 1.6641 |
| 67. Adequate clerical assistance is available at campus/centers other than the Jackson campus. | 51 | 47.7% | 1 | 0.9% | 4 | 3.7% | 33 | 30.8% | 18 | 16.8% | 56 | 3.21 | 1.6801 |
| 68. Parking is convenient at off-campus centers. | 54 | 50.5% | 1 | 0.9% | 7 | 6.5% | 28 | 26.2% | 17 | 15.9% | 53 | 3.15 | 1.6607 |
| 69. Instructional material, supplies & equipment are available & easily accessed. | 62 | 58.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 4 | 3.8% | 29 | 27.4% | 11 | 10.4% | 44 | 3.16 | 1.6057 |
| 70. All buildings at off-campus centers are accessible to persons with disabilities. | 69 | 64.5% | 1 | 0.9% | 2 | 1.9% | 22 | 20.6% | 13 | 12.1% | 38 | 3.24 | 1.6066 |
| III. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS | |||||||||||||
| 71. The e-mail system is effective and enables better communication. | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 0.9% | 8 | 7.5% | 60 | 56.1% | 38 | 35.5% | 107 | 3.26 | 0.6345 |
| 72. The speed of accessing external networks such as the Internet is adequate. | 1 | 0.9% | 7 | 6.5% | 10 | 9.3% | 60 | 56.1% | 29 | 27.1% | 106 | 3.05 | 0.8465 |
| 73. The college's internal data network is sufficiently reliable. | 2 | 1.9% | 3 | 2.8% | 13 | 12.1% | 62 | 57.9% | 27 | 25.2% | 105 | 3.08 | 0.8124 |
| 74. I am aware of procedures for requesting technological support/reporting problems. | 1 | 0.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 4 | 3.7% | 64 | 59.8% | 38 | 35.5% | 106 | 3.32 | 0.6296 |
| 75. The college's Information System meets my needs for accessing student records and other college information. | 6 | 5.7% | 2 | 1.9% | 6 | 5.7% | 61 | 57.5% | 31 | 29.2% | 100 | 3.21 | 0.9706 |
| Don't Know/ Cannot Judge | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Agree | Strongly Agree | Total Responses | Mean | Standard Deviation | ||||||
| III. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS | # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | |||
| 76. The college webpage is a convenient resource for accessing student recoreds and other college information. | 1 | 0.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 2 | 1.9% | 53 | 49.5% | 51 | 47.7% | 106 | 3.46 | 0.6311 |
| 77. Computer/technology support staff respond to my requests for help in a timely, professional and courteous manner. | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 0.9% | 7 | 6.5% | 55 | 51.4% | 44 | 41.1% | 107 | 3.33 | 0.6410 |
| 78. Overall, I am satisfied with Information Technology resources. | 1 | 1.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 5 | 4.8% | 61 | 58.1% | 38 | 36.2% | 104 | 3.32 | 0.6462 |
| IV. INSTRUCTIONAL & STUDENT SERVICES | |||||||||||||
| A. Instruction | |||||||||||||
| 79. Curriculum programs are current and relevant. | 16 | 15.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 3 | 2.8% | 53 | 50.0% | 34 | 32.1% | 90 | 3.34 | 1.3030 |
| 80. Course offerings are current and relevant. | 18 | 17.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 3 | 2.8% | 51 | 48.1% | 34 | 32.1% | 88 | 3.35 | 1.3593 |
| 81. The college effectively meets the advising needs of its students. | 20 | 18.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 12 | 11.3% | 44 | 41.5% | 30 | 28.3% | 86 | 3.21 | 1.3985 |
| 82. The Arts and Sciences Division provides high quality instruction to students. | 25 | 23.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 0.9% | 48 | 45.3% | 32 | 30.2% | 81 | 3.38 | 1.5110 |
| 83. The Career Programs Division provides high quality instruction to students. | 28 | 26.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 0.9% | 42 | 39.6% | 35 | 33.0% | 78 | 3.44 | 1.5869 |
| 84. The Health Services Division provides high quality instruction to students. | 27 | 25.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 4 | 3.8% | 40 | 37.7% | 35 | 33.0% | 79 | 3.39 | 1.5688 |
| 85. Developmental Education provides high quality instruction to students. | 29 | 27.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 2 | 1.9% | 43 | 41.0% | 31 | 29.5% | 76 | 3.38 | 1.5871 |
| 86. The college is effective in meeting the educational needs of students who take evening and weekend classes. | 34 | 32.1% | 7 | 6.6% | 10 | 9.4% | 34 | 32.1% | 21 | 19.8% | 72 | 2.96 | 1.5766 |
| 87. The college provides adequate support services (such as financial aid, registration and other support services) to evening and weekend students. | 31 | 29.2% | 4 | 3.8% | 11 | 10.4% | 41 | 38.7% | 19 | 17.9% | 75 | 3.00 | 1.5225 |
| B. Library | |||||||||||||
| 88. Library facilities are adequate. | 11 | 10.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 6 | 5.7% | 51 | 48.1% | 38 | 35.8% | 95 | 3.34 | 1.1670 |
| 89. Library resources are adequate. | 12 | 11.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 7 | 6.6% | 53 | 50.0% | 34 | 32.1% | 94 | 3.29 | 1.1882 |
| 90. Library staff respond to requests promptly. | 13 | 12.3% | 1 | 0.9% | 2 | 1.9% | 40 | 37.7% | 50 | 47.2% | 93 | 3.49 | 1.2819 |
| 91. Library staff are helpful and knowledgeable. | 11 | 10.4% | 1 | 0.9% | 2 | 1.9% | 39 | 36.8% | 53 | 50.0% | 95 | 3.52 | 1.2173 |
| C. Learning Assistance Center (LAC) | |||||||||||||
| 92. The LAC provides a useful service to the college. | 15 | 14.2% | 1 | 0.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 39 | 36.8% | 51 | 48.1% | 91 | 3.54 | 1.3447 |
| 93. LAC staff are helpful and knowledgeable. | 19 | 17.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 4 | 3.8% | 34 | 32.1% | 49 | 46.2% | 87 | 3.52 | 1.4562 |
| IV. INSTRUCTIONAL & STUDENT SERVICES (Cont.) | Don't Know/ Cannot Judge | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Agree | Strongly Agree | Total Responses | Mean | Standard Deviation | |||||
| # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | ||||
| D. Distance Learning | |||||||||||||
| 94. Distance Learning facilities are adequate. | 32 | 30.2% | 2 | 1.9% | 9 | 8.5% | 37 | 34.9% | 26 | 24.5% | 74 | 3.18 | 1.5917 |
| 95. Distance Learning resources are adequate. | 30 | 28.3% | 2 | 1.9% | 15 | 14.2% | 32 | 30.2% | 27 | 25.5% | 76 | 3.11 | 1.5632 |
| 96. Distance Learning staff respond to requests promptly. | 33 | 31.1% | 2 | 1.9% | 4 | 3.8% | 23 | 21.7% | 44 | 41.5% | 73 | 3.49 | 1.7336 |
| 97. Distance Learning staff are helpful and knowledgeable. | 30 | 28.3% | 2 | 1.9% | 6 | 5.7% | 24 | 22.6% | 44 | 41.5% | 76 | 3.45 | 1.6858 |
| 98. The Distance Learning program is effective in meeting the educational needs of students who take distance learning courses. | 31 | 29.2% | 1 | 0.9% | 10 | 9.4% | 33 | 31.1% | 31 | 29.2% | 75 | 3.25 | 1.6105 |
| E. Admissions | |||||||||||||
| 99. Admissions staff respond to requests promptly and effectively. | 25 | 23.1% | 6 | 5.6% | 9 | 8.3% | 44 | 40.7% | 24 | 22.2% | 83 | 3.04 | 1.4788 |
| 100. Admissions staff provide students accurate information concerning admissions requirements. | 26 | 24.1% | 6 | 5.6% | 6 | 5.6% | 43 | 39.8% | 27 | 25.0% | 82 | 3.11 | 1.5191 |
| 101. I have adequate opportunities to assist in recruiting for my program. | 52 | 48.1% | 1 | 0.9% | 6 | 5.6% | 26 | 24.1% | 23 | 21.3% | 56 | 3.27 | 1.7210 |
| 102. Students have adequate opportunities to meet with a counselor about personal, academic and/or career concerns. | 35 | 32.4% | 4 | 3.7% | 4 | 3.7% | 43 | 39.8% | 22 | 20.4% | 73 | 3.14 | 1.5986 |
| 103. Overall, I am satisfied with the Admissions process. | 23 | 21.5% | 3 | 2.8% | 10 | 9.3% | 48 | 44.9% | 23 | 21.5% | 84 | 3.08 | 1.4277 |
| F. Career Counseling/Career Assessment Testing Services (CATS) | |||||||||||||
| 104. Career Counseling/Career Testing Services (CATS) responds promptly and effectively to requests from both students and faculty/staff. | 48 | 43.2% | 10 | 9.0% | 3 | 2.7% | 33 | 29.7% | 17 | 15.3% | 63 | 2.90 | 1.6406 |
| 105. CATS provides a wide variety of helpful career reference materials. | 56 | 51.9% | 7 | 6.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 28 | 25.9% | 17 | 15.7% | 52 | 3.06 | 1.6658 |
| 106. CATS provides a valuable service to my program and students. | 53 | 49.5% | 6 | 5.6% | 5 | 4.7% | 26 | 24.3% | 17 | 15.9% | 54 | 3.00 | 1.6447 |
| G. Financial Aid | |||||||||||||
| 107. The Financial Aid Office responds promptly to requests for information. | 30 | 27.8% | 1 | 0.9% | 4 | 3.7% | 42 | 38.9% | 31 | 28.7% | 78 | 3.32 | 1.5882 |
| 108. The Financial Aid Office keeps me informed of program changes and upcoming deadlines. | 31 | 28.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 4 | 3.7% | 46 | 42.6% | 27 | 25.0% | 77 | 3.30 | 1.5726 |
| 109. The Financial Aid Office provides me the information I need concerning the work-study program (such as policies and procedures), or the status of my request for a work-study student. | 38 | 35.2% | 1 | 0.9% | 3 | 2.8% | 40 | 37.0% | 26 | 24.1% | 70 | 3.30 | 1.6602 |
| 110. The feedback I receive from students indicates that the Financial Aid Office is courteous and helpful to them. | 30 | 27.8% | 1 | 0.9% | 7 | 6.5% | 46 | 42.6% | 24 | 22.2% | 78 | 3.19 | 1.5374 |
| H. Placement Testing | |||||||||||||
| 111. Placement tests are readily available to entering students. | 38 | 35.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 3 | 2.8% | 38 | 35.2% | 29 | 26.9% | 70 | 3.37 | 1.6808 |
| 112. Placement test scores are readily available and easily interpreted when needed to advise students. | 42 | 38.9% | 2 | 1.9% | 3 | 2.8% | 38 | 35.2% | 23 | 21.3% | 66 | 3.24 | 1.6743 |
| 113. Overall, I am satisfied with the placement testing process. | 37 | 34.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 4 | 3.7% | 42 | 38.9% | 25 | 23.1% | 71 | 3.30 | 1.6378 |
| IV. INSTRUCTIONAL & STUDENT SERVICES (Cont.) | Don't Know/ Cannot Judge | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Agree | Strongly Agree | Total Responses | Mean | Standard Deviation | |||||
| # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | ||||
| I. Registrar | |||||||||||||
| 114. The Registrar's Office provides accurate information. | 25 | 23.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 3 | 2.8% | 48 | 44.4% | 32 | 29.6% | 83 | 3.35 | 1.4989 |
| 115. The Registrar's Office provides timely information. | 25 | 23.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 5 | 4.6% | 47 | 43.5% | 31 | 28.7% | 83 | 3.31 | 1.4938 |
| 116. The Registrar's Office responds to requests in an effective and prompt manner. | 27 | 25.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 5 | 4.6% | 44 | 40.7% | 32 | 29.6% | 81 | 3.33 | 1.5377 |
| 117. The feedback I receive from students indicates that the Registrar's Office is courteous and helpful to them. | 31 | 28.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 4 | 3.7% | 43 | 39.8% | 30 | 27.8% | 77 | 3.34 | 1.5927 |
| 118. Overall, I am satisfied with the services of the Registrar's Office. | 26 | 24.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 3 | 2.8% | 45 | 42.1% | 33 | 30.8% | 81 | 3.37 | 1.5310 |
| J. Student Leadership Association | |||||||||||||
| 119. The SLA works to represent the interests of students within the college community. | 33 | 30.6% | 7 | 6.5% | 14 | 13.0% | 38 | 35.2% | 16 | 14.8% | 75 | 2.84 | 1.5005 |
| K. Student Support Services | |||||||||||||
| 120. Student Support Services provides helpful services & assistance to students. | 20 | 18.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 3 | 2.8% | 44 | 41.1% | 40 | 37.4% | 87 | 3.43 | 1.4343 |
| 121. Overall, I am satisfied with the efforts of Student Support Services. | 20 | 18.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 3 | 2.8% | 44 | 41.1% | 40 | 37.4% | 87 | 3.43 | 1.4343 |
| V. INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT | |||||||||||||
| A. Public Information | |||||||||||||
| 122. The Public Information Office is effective in communicating an accurate and consistent image to students and the community. | 8 | 7.5% | 11 | 10.3% | 17 | 15.9% | 53 | 49.5% | 18 | 16.8% | 99 | 2.79 | 1.1162 |
| 123. Public Information Office publications are accurate and error-free. | 15 | 14.0% | 10 | 9.3% | 10 | 9.3% | 53 | 49.5% | 19 | 17.8% | 92 | 2.88 | 1.2838 |
| 124. Public Information publications are attractive and reader-friendly. | 10 | 9.3% | 4 | 3.7% | 11 | 10.3% | 59 | 55.1% | 23 | 21.5% | 97 | 3.04 | 1.1230 |
| 125. The Public Information Office staff is responsive to requests for assistance from faculty and staff. | 21 | 19.6% | 9 | 8.4% | 15 | 14.0% | 42 | 39.3% | 20 | 18.7% | 86 | 2.85 | 1.3941 |
| 126. Internal communication adequately keep faculty and staff informed. | 10 | 9.3% | 8 | 7.5% | 19 | 17.8% | 49 | 45.8% | 21 | 19.6% | 97 | 2.86 | 1.1652 |
| B. Resource Development | |||||||||||||
| 127. I am familiar with the purpose and activities of the SCC Foundation. | 14 | 13.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 10 | 9.3% | 58 | 54.2% | 25 | 23.4% | 93 | 3.16 | 1.2061 |
| 128. The Foundation Office is effective in raising funds to supplement student & college resources. | 29 | 27.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 2 | 1.9% | 51 | 47.7% | 25 | 23.4% | 78 | 3.29 | 1.5349 |
| 129. I have sufficient opportunities to support the fundraising efforts of the SCC Foundation. | 25 | 23.4% | 1 | 0.9% | 2 | 1.9% | 56 | 52.3% | 23 | 21.5% | 82 | 3.23 | 1.4559 |
| 130. I understand the Create, Innovate, Explore (Mini-grant) Process. | 25 | 23.6% | 3 | 2.8% | 13 | 12.3% | 45 | 42.5% | 20 | 18.9% | 81 | 3.01 | 1.4420 |
| 131. I am familiar with the purpose, activities and services of the Office for Grant Activities. | 24 | 22.4% | 5 | 4.7% | 11 | 10.3% | 50 | 46.7% | 17 | 15.9% | 83 | 2.95 | 1.4076 |
| 132. I understand how to participate in the process through which grant seeking priorities are created. | 27 | 25.2% | 6 | 5.6% | 24 | 22.4% | 36 | 33.6% | 14 | 13.1% | 80 | 2.73 | 1.3936 |
| 133. I understand the Beyond the Classroom Mini-grant Process. | 30 | 28.0% | 3 | 2.8% | 20 | 18.7% | 37 | 34.6% | 17 | 15.9% | 77 | 2.88 | 1.4647 |
| V. INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT (Cont.) | Don't Know/ Cannot Judge | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Agree | Strongly Agree | Total Responses | Mean | Standard Deviation | |||||
| B. Resource Development (Cont.) | # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | |||
| 134. The Office for Grant Activities is effective in securing funds to supplement college resources. | 38 | 35.5% | 10 | 9.3% | 9 | 8.4% | 33 | 30.8% | 17 | 15.9% | 69 | 2.83 | 1.5650 |
| 135. The Office for Grant Activities, with the Sponsored Programs Compliance Office, is effective in monitoring & supporting funded projects as they are implemented. | 47 | 44.3% | 3 | 2.8% | 7 | 6.6% | 32 | 30.2% | 17 | 16.0% | 59 | 3.07 | 1.6386 |
| VI. SENIOR ADMINISTRATION | |||||||||||||
| A. Senior Leadership | |||||||||||||
| 136. I feel my input on important issues at the college is valued by senior administration. | 12 | 11.2% | 14 | 13.1% | 19 | 17.8% | 40 | 37.4% | 22 | 20.6% | 95 | 2.74 | 1.2672 |
| 137. I am satisfied with the level of communication between faculty/staff and senior administration. | 10 | 9.3% | 11 | 10.3% | 20 | 18.7% | 46 | 43.0% | 20 | 18.7% | 97 | 2.77 | 1.1845 |
| 138. Senior leadership treat faculty/staff as valued members of the college team. | 10 | 9.3% | 15 | 14.0% | 15 | 14.0% | 42 | 39.3% | 25 | 23.4% | 97 | 2.79 | 1.2538 |
| 139. I agree with the current direction of the college. | 15 | 14.0% | 12 | 11.2% | 4 | 3.7% | 50 | 46.7% | 26 | 24.3% | 92 | 2.98 | 1.3471 |
| B. Planning & Research | |||||||||||||
| 140. Research & Planning reports and publications (such as the Fact Book) contain valid and reliable information. | 16 | 15.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 0.9% | 44 | 41.1% | 46 | 43.0% | 91 | 3.49 | 1.3420 |
| 141. The Research & Planning Office provides an effective level of support to program review efforts. | 27 | 25.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 0.9% | 36 | 33.6% | 43 | 40.2% | 80 | 3.53 | 1.6042 |
| 142. The Research & Planning Office provides an effective level of support to departmental planning efforts. | 30 | 28.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 0.9% | 33 | 30.8% | 43 | 40.2% | 77 | 3.55 | 1.6611 |
| 143. The Research & Planning Officer responds promptly and effectively to my research, informational and/or planning requests. | 33 | 30.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 0.9% | 30 | 28.0% | 43 | 40.2% | 74 | 3.57 | 1.7119 |
| 144. Overall, I am satisfied with the planning, research and institutional effectiveness efforts at SCC. | 19 | 17.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 42 | 39.3% | 46 | 43.0% | 88 | 3.52 | 1.4271 |