topic #1 – completers (graduation and transfer) key ac evidence provided by amarillo college...

Topic #1 – COMPLETERS

(Graduation and Transfer)

Key AC Evidence Provided by Amarillo College

Offices of Institutional Research and Outcomes Assessments

Graduation Data

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Accountability System

6-Year Graduation Rate (%) - Baccalaureate (AC compared to large college peer group)


6-Year Graduation Rate (%) - Associates (AC compared to large college peer group)


6-Year Graduation Rate (%) - Certificates (AC compared to large college peer group)

Transfer Data


Students who transfer to a senior institution (%)(AC compared to large college peer group)

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Automated Student & Adult Learner Follow-Up

SystemAC Students Transferring by Institution

(2006-2007 Graduates, Completers & Non-Returners)

Most to Least

National Student ClearinghouseAC Students Transferring by Institution

(2007-2008 Graduates, Completers & Non-Returners)Most to Least

Other notables:Eastern New Mexico University 10Oklahoma State University 9Clovis Community College 8

Student Engagement DataCommunity College Survey of Student

Engagement (CCSSE)relevant to Graduation

and Transfer

COLLEGE ENVIRONMENTHow important are the services to you?

SCALE: 1=Not at all, 2=Somewhat, 3=VeryStudent Category AC Mean Other Large

Colleges Mean2009 CCSSE Cohort

MeanAcademic advising/planning

All StudentsPart-TimeFull-Time

2.652.632.69

2.522.492.58

2.522.48*2.58

Career counseling All StudentsPart-TimeFull-Time

2.412.392.45

2.302.282.35

2.292.262.34

Job placement assistance


2.072.042.15

2.031.992.07

2.041.992.10

Peer or other tutoring


2.232.242.22

2.112.072.17

2.102.06*2.16

Skill labs (writing, math, etc.)


2.302.312.30

2.192.152.25

2.192.152.25

*Significant differences at the p < .001 level and have an effect size greater than or equal to .2

Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE)Relevant Information from AC Student Responses and Best Practices for Completers

COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT - ContinuedHow important are the services to you?

SCALE: 1=Not at all, 2=Somewhat, 3=VeryStudent Category AC Mean Other Large


MeanFinancial aid advising All Students

Part-TimeFull-Time

2.512.492.56

2.362.312.44

2.402.332.49

Computer lab All StudentsPart-TimeFull-Time

2.482.462.53

2.432.362.53

2.442.362.55


COLLEGE ENVIRONMENTHow satisfied are you with the services?

SCALE: 1=Not at all, 2=Somewhat, 3=Very

Student Category AC Mean Other Large Colleges Mean

2009 CCSSE Cohort Mean

Academic advising/planning


2.372.322.47

2.18*2.49*2.58*

2.23*2.21

2.24*Career counseling All Students

Part-TimeFull-Time

2.262.252.27

2.04*2.28*2.35*

2.05*2.05*2.07*

Job placement assistance


1.951.922.01

1.80*1.99

2.07*

1.831.791.87

Peer or other tutoring


2.252.212.34

2.142.07

2.17*

2.152.13

2.18*Skill labs (writing, math, etc.)


2.362.332.42

2.252.15

2.25*

2.262.24

2.28**Significant differences at the p < .001 level and have an effect size greater than or equal to .2


COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT - ContinuedHow satisfied are you with the services?

SCALE: 1=Not at all, 2=Somewhat, 3=Very



Financial aid advising All StudentsPart-TimeFull-Time

2.372.312.49

2.14*2.31

2.44*

2.20*2.17

2.24*Computer lab All Students

Part-TimeFull-Time

2.502.472.57

2.482.362.53

2.492.472.53



FACULTY SKILLSAbout how many hours do you spend in a typical 7-day week doing the following?

Hours All Faculty Part-Time Full-Time

reflecting and working on ways to improve my teaching

None1 to 45 to 8

9 or more

2%66%17%15%

2%76%13%9%

2%62%19%17%

mentoring other faculty

None1 to 45 to 8

9 or more

58%36%4%3%

89%11%0%0%

42%48%5%4%

working with students on activities other than course work

None1 to 45 to 8

9 or more

57%33%9%2%

82%18%0%0%

44%41%13%2%

involved in other interactions with students outside the classroom

None1 to 45 to 8

9 or more

38%49%11%3%

60%38%0%2%

27%55%16%2%

Community College Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (CCFSSE)Relevant Information from AC Student Responses and Best Practices for Completers

ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENTIn your experience at this college during the current school year, about how often

have you done each of the following?SCALE: 1=Never, 2=Sometimes, 3=Often, 4=Very often



Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's standards or experiences


2.442.332.67

2.532.472.60

2.542.492.62

Worked with instructors on activities other than coursework


1.311.261.41

1.391.321.47

1.411.331.50

Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class


2.462.372.65

2.552.512.62

2.562.522.62

Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with instructors outside of class


1.651.591.79

1.721.641.83

1.741.651.84


Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE)Relevant Information from AC Student Responses & Recurring Themes for Completers

ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENTHow much does this college emphasize each of the following?

SCALE: 1=Very little, 2=Some, 3=Quite a bit, 4=Very muchStudent Category AC Mean Other Large


MeanEncouraging you to spend significant amounts of time studying


3.083.003.28

2.952.91

3.02*

2.972.92

3.03*

Helping you cope with your non-academic responsibilities (work, family, etc.)

All-StudentsPart-TimeFull-Time

2.001.962.07

1.931.891.98

1.941.902.00



FAMILY/SOCIALSCALE: 1=Not very, 2=Somewhat, 3=Quite a bit, 4=Extremely



How supportive are your friends of your attending this college?


3.393.373.44

3.20*3.21

3.20*

3.243.24

3.24*

How supportive is your immediate family of your attending this college?


3.703.703.70

3.48*3.46*3.50

3.51*3.49*3.54*

How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this college?


3.363.353.37

3.14*3.15*3.13*

3.16*3.17*3.15*



FAMILY/SOCIALMark the box that best represents the quality of your relationships with people

at this college.SCALE: 1=Unfriendly, unsupportive, sense of alienation to 7=Friendly, supportive, sense of belonging



Relationships with other students


5.615.555.74

5.405.39

5.42*

5.495.465.53

Relationships with instructors


5.885.885.89

5.62*5.68

5.55*

5.675.73

5.60*

Relationships with administrative personnel and offices


5.505.535.42

4.86*4.89*4.81*

4.99*5.00*4.97*



ECONOMICHow much does this college emphasize each of the following?

SCALE: 1=Very little, 2=Some, 3=Quite a bit, 4=Very muchStudent Category AC Mean Other Large


MeanProviding the support you need to thrive socially


2.162.102.29

2.132.072.21

2.142.072.23

Providing the financial support you need to afford your education


2.582.512.74

2.35*2.25*2.51*

2.432.302.59

Providing the support you need to help you succeed at this college


3.123.073.23

2.952.92

3.01*

2.972.93

3.02**Significant differences at the p < .001 level and have an effect size greater than or equal to .2


NON-COMPLETERSHow likely is it that the following issues would cause you to withdraw from class or

from this college?SCALE: 1=Never, 2=Sometimes, 3=Often, 4=Very Often



Transfer to a 4-year college or university


2.342.322.38

2.572.46

2.76*

2.442.342.59

Working full-time All StudentsPart-TimeFull-Time

2.182.202.13

2.192.252.10

2.162.212.10

Caring for dependents


1.951.981.88

1.911.941.87

1.921.941.89

Academically unprepared


1.741.731.76

1.701.681.73

1.671.651.70

Lack of finances All-StudentsPart-TimeFull-Time

2.642.662.60

2.422.432.39

2.432.442.43



Questions

Delton MooreDirector of Institutional [email protected]

Kara Larkan-SkinnerDirector of Outcomes [email protected]

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topic #1 – completers (graduation and transfer) key ac evidence provided by amarillo college...

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