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Welcome and thank you for administering this Noel-Levitz survey. This HTML version of your report contains results of the satisfaction-priorities survey administered on your campus.

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Electronic reports

The HTML results are delivered to you with reports reflected in a tabulated view. Select the report page by clicking the related tab. Reports are interactive - sorting by column header and expand/toggle options are available to view the data in several ways. Information buttons Information Button can be found in various areas to provide additional information about the data presented.

You may print each of these reports or all of the reports at once. The document(s) will print as you have adjusted each report and as it appears on the screen. Note, however, every time the HTML is opened, it is in the original delivery format. It will not remember the previous sorting.

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HTML results*:

  • Strategic Planning Overview (not included with all reporting): an executive summary of your strengths and challenges for the first column of data, as well as information on how the two columns of data compare
  • Item Report: responses for each individual item on the survey
  • Scale Report: responses for the survey scales and the items clustered within the scales
  • Summary Report: responses to the summary items on the survey
  • Item Percentage Report: reflects the percent of responses for answers 6 and 7 for all items on the survey
  • Demographic Report: responses to the demographic items on the survey

*Not all HTML files will include all of these reports and some reports will have different combinations. The report segments are dependent on the standard reporting for the specific survey version and the optional, value-added reporting selected.

Reviewing Your Data

Strategic Planning Overview (if included):

This report provides the best summary of your results for immediate action planning. It lists strengths (high importance and high satisfaction) and challenges (high importance and low satisfaction and/or large performance gap) for the first column of data in your report. It also compares your first column of data to your second column of data and identifies where satisfaction levels are significantly higher or lower, as well as any large differences in importance scores.

For your strengths and challenges, additional indicators are also included. These indicators allow you to easily see if the item is significantly higher in satisfaction (reflected with a plus sign Plus Sign for significantly greater) or if the item is significantly lower in satisfaction (shown with a minus sign Minus Sign for significantly less) as compared with your comparison group.

Item Report

This report provides the detailed scores for all items on the survey, including custom defined items you may have chosen to include. You have the option to sort on any of the columns on this screen by simply selecting the column you want to sort on. The first selection will sort in descending order and the second selection will sort in ascending order. Indicators are included in this report with a star Green Star for items that are strengths or a flag Red Flag for items that are challenges, as originally listed in your Strategic Planning Overview.

The SD in the Satisfaction column refers to the standard deviation. This is the amount of variability in the responses.

The far right mean difference column reflects the column one satisfaction score minus the column two satisfaction score. The asterisks in this mean difference column indicate statistical significance. The key is as follows:

* Difference statistically significant at the .05 level

** Difference statistically significant at the .01 level

*** Difference statistically significant at the .001 level

When the second column of data is a national comparison group, the number of student records included in the group is reported at the bottom of the item report. This number also appears at the bottom of the scale report.

Scale Report

This report provides a top line overview of your results and shows the items clustered within the scales or categories on the survey. Collapse and expand by selecting the arrow to the left of the desired scale to see the items within each scale. You can also choose to expand/toggle all scales at one time. You may sort on the scale name, importance, satisfaction, performance gap, and mean difference columns as outlined above.

Indicators are included in this report with a star Green Star for items that are strengths or a flag Red Flag for items that are challenges.

Summary Report

The summary report includes the average score for the responses to the summary items on the survey, as well as the percentage of responses for each of the possible indications. These scores provide a bottom line on the experience at your institution.

Item Percentage Report

This is a new way to review your results. The percentage responses may be better understood on your campus than the average scores reported in the other segments of the results. This report provides a look at the percentage of responses that indicated an answer of 6 or 7 to the items in the survey: 6 is considered "important" or "satisfied" and 7 is considered "very important" or "very satisfied." The gap percentage equals the importance percentage minus the satisfaction percentage. The difference column provides the difference between the first column satisfaction percentage and the second column satisfaction percentage for each item. You may sort on any of the columns, as described above.

Indicators are included in this report with a star Green Star for items that are strengths or a flag Red Flag for items that are challenges.

Demographic Report

This report provides the overview of the individuals who completed the survey. You can collapse and expand individual demographic populations by selecting the arrow to the left of the desired demographic category. You also have the option to expand all/toggle all demographic categories at the same time. A Star indicates the response option that was selected by the majority of survey participants.

Note: These report options are not all included in the target group reporting.

Printing Your Reports

You may print from any of the HTML report pages. The report will print as it appears on your screen. An alternative option for printing your reports is to use the PDF version of your report(s) included with your zipped file; simply open that report and use your local Adobe Reader settings to print the pages.

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Strategic Planning Overview
Strengths and Challenges
Strengthsi vs. Comparison i
70. I am able to experience intellectual growth here. +
58. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their fields. +
31. The campus is safe and secure for all students.  
66. Program requirements are clear and reasonable. +
69. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus. +
35. Policies and procedures regarding registration and course selection are clear and well-publicized. +
34. Computer labs are adequate and accessible. +
51. There are convenient ways of paying my school bill. +
61. Faculty are usually available after class and during office hours. +
60. Billing policies are reasonable. +
36. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. +
43. Class change (drop/add) policies are reasonable. +
68. On the whole, the campus is well-maintained.  
Challengesi  
18. The quality of instruction I receive in most of my classes is excellent. +
15. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts. +
8. Classes are scheduled at times that are convenient for me.  
32. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about my program requirements. +
46. Faculty provide timely feedback about student progress in a course. +
40. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about the transfer requirements of other schools. +
13. Financial aid awards are announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning. +
24. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure. +
52. This school does whatever it can to help me reach my educational goals. +
6. My academic advisor is approachable. +
39. The amount of student parking space on campus is adequate. +
20. Financial aid counselors are helpful. +
63. I seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. +
25. My academic advisor is concerned about my success as an individual. +
65. Students are notified early in the term if they are doing poorly in a class. +
Benchmarks
Higher Satisfaction vs. National Community Colleges  
18. The quality of instruction I receive in most of my classes is excellent.  
70. I am able to experience intellectual growth here.  
15. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts.  
58. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their fields.  
32. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about my program requirements.  
66. Program requirements are clear and reasonable.  
46. Faculty provide timely feedback about student progress in a course.  
69. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus.  
29. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students.  
40. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about the transfer requirements of other schools.  
7. Adequate financial aid is available for most students.  
35. Policies and procedures regarding registration and course selection are clear and well-publicized.  
11. Security staff respond quickly in emergencies.  
13. Financial aid awards are announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning.  
24. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure.  
34. Computer labs are adequate and accessible.  
51. There are convenient ways of paying my school bill.  
52. This school does whatever it can to help me reach my educational goals.  
6. My academic advisor is approachable.  
41. Admissions staff are knowledgeable.  
39. The amount of student parking space on campus is adequate.  
3. The quality of instruction in the vocational/technical programs is excellent.  
42. The equipment in the lab facilities is kept up to date.  
61. Faculty are usually available after class and during office hours.  
23. Faculty are understanding of students' unique life circumstances.  
60. Billing policies are reasonable.  
20. Financial aid counselors are helpful.  
48. Counseling staff care about students as individuals.  
63. I seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus.  
25. My academic advisor is concerned about my success as an individual.  
65. Students are notified early in the term if they are doing poorly in a class.  
Higher Importance vs. National Community Colleges  
46. Faculty provide timely feedback about student progress in a course.  
40. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about the transfer requirements of other schools.  
35. Policies and procedures regarding registration and course selection are clear and well-publicized.  
11. Security staff respond quickly in emergencies.  
13. Financial aid awards are announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning.  
24. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure.  
3. The quality of instruction in the vocational/technical programs is excellent.  
60. Billing policies are reasonable.  
48. Counseling staff care about students as individuals.  
63. I seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus.  
Item Report

Sort on each column to see data from highest to lowest.

    Columbus State Community College - SSI National Community Colleges  
i Item Importance Satisfaction/SD Gap i Importance Satisfaction/SD Gap i Difference i
  01. Most students feel a sense of belonging here. 5.61 5.43/1.40 0.18 5.62 5.38/1.39 0.24 0.05
  02. Faculty care about me as an individual. 6.21 5.55/1.43 0.66 6.07 5.45/1.44 0.62 0.10***
  03. The quality of instruction in the vocational/technical programs is excellent. 6.35 5.65/1.32 0.70 6.15 5.47/1.37 0.68 0.18***
  04. Security staff are helpful. 6.02 5.58/1.48 0.44 5.69 5.19/1.56 0.50 0.39***
  05. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 6.23 5.49/1.55 0.74 6.25 5.41/1.59 0.84 0.08**
Challenge 06. My academic advisor is approachable. 6.38 5.57/1.70 0.81 6.30 5.49/1.65 0.81 0.08*
  07. Adequate financial aid is available for most students. 6.42 5.74/1.52 0.68 6.31 5.37/1.67 0.94 0.37***
Challenge 08. Classes are scheduled at times that are convenient for me. 6.55 5.50/1.57 1.05 6.47 5.52/1.51 0.95 -0.02
  09. Internships or practical experiences are provided in my degree/certificate program. 6.07 5.36/1.62 0.71 6.00 5.09/1.62 0.91 0.27***
  10. Child care facilities are available on campus. 4.51 4.26/2.04 0.25 4.54 4.44/1.75 0.10 -0.18**
  11. Security staff respond quickly in emergencies. 6.40 5.73/1.41 0.67 6.03 5.16/1.48 0.87 0.57***
  12. My academic advisor helps me set goals to work toward. 6.21 5.28/1.79 0.93 6.10 5.13/1.76 0.97 0.15***
Challenge 13. Financial aid awards are announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning. 6.40 5.56/1.59 0.84 6.19 5.11/1.71 1.08 0.45***
  14. Library resources and services are adequate. 6.28 6.03/1.17 0.25 6.19 5.75/1.33 0.44 0.28***
Challenge 15. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts. 6.55 5.63/1.49 0.92 6.42 5.47/1.56 0.95 0.16***
  16. The college shows concern for students as individuals. 6.27 5.34/1.54 0.93 6.17 5.21/1.58 0.96 0.13***
  17. Personnel in the Veterans' Services program are helpful. 5.67 5.60/1.39 0.07 5.03 4.82/1.46 0.21 0.78***
Challenge 18. The quality of instruction I receive in most of my classes is excellent. 6.61 5.73/1.33 0.88 6.48 5.63/1.36 0.85 0.10***
  19. This campus provides effective support services for displaced homemakers. 5.66 5.29/1.55 0.37 5.30 4.90/1.45 0.40 0.39***
Challenge 20. Financial aid counselors are helpful. 6.31 5.35/1.66 0.96 6.19 5.18/1.71 1.01 0.17***
  21. There are a sufficient number of study areas on campus. 6.15 5.74/1.43 0.41 6.09 5.59/1.48 0.50 0.15***
  22. People on this campus respect and are supportive of each other. 6.13 5.51/1.40 0.62 6.07 5.44/1.40 0.63 0.07**
  23. Faculty are understanding of students' unique life circumstances. 6.33 5.54/1.51 0.79 6.22 5.35/1.54 0.87 0.19***
Challenge 24. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure. 6.40 5.57/1.45 0.83 6.16 5.33/1.60 0.83 0.24***
Challenge 25. My academic advisor is concerned about my success as an individual. 6.30 5.31/1.76 0.99 6.20 5.17/1.74 1.03 0.14***
  26. Library staff are helpful and approachable. 6.18 6.02/1.19 0.16 6.04 5.70/1.37 0.34 0.32***
  27. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.24 5.74/1.28 0.50 6.15 5.58/1.34 0.57 0.16***
  28. It is an enjoyable experience to be a student on this campus. 6.25 5.72/1.38 0.53 6.22 5.60/1.44 0.62 0.12***
  29. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 6.45 5.76/1.39 0.69 6.32 5.50/1.50 0.82 0.26***
  30. The career services office provides students with the help they need to get a job. 6.17 5.39/1.57 0.78 6.00 5.10/1.52 0.90 0.29***
Strength 31. The campus is safe and secure for all students. 6.53 5.78/1.29 0.75 6.38 5.75/1.31 0.63 0.03
Challenge 32. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about my program requirements. 6.51 5.65/1.62 0.86 6.38 5.48/1.66 0.90 0.17***
  33. Admissions counselors accurately portray the campus in their recruiting practices. 6.15 5.57/1.47 0.58 5.90 5.28/1.47 0.62 0.29***
Strength 34. Computer labs are adequate and accessible. 6.38 5.94/1.36 0.44 6.25 5.73/1.41 0.52 0.21***
Strength 35. Policies and procedures regarding registration and course selection are clear and well-publicized. 6.41 5.85/1.34 0.56 6.25 5.51/1.46 0.74 0.34***
Strength 36. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 6.29 5.85/1.28 0.44 6.24 5.70/1.36 0.54 0.15***
  37. Faculty take into consideration student differences as they teach a course. 6.19 5.48/1.42 0.71 6.14 5.32/1.49 0.82 0.16***
  38. The student center is a comfortable place for students to spend their leisure time. 5.82 5.42/1.57 0.40 5.79 5.40/1.47 0.39 0.02
Challenge 39. The amount of student parking space on campus is adequate. 6.36 4.78/1.89 1.58 6.21 4.69/1.97 1.52 0.09*
Challenge 40. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about the transfer requirements of other schools. 6.42 5.45/1.70 0.97 6.24 5.24/1.68 1.00 0.21***
  41. Admissions staff are knowledgeable. 6.37 5.71/1.40 0.66 6.25 5.50/1.46 0.75 0.21***
  42. The equipment in the lab facilities is kept up to date. 6.35 5.66/1.41 0.69 6.20 5.56/1.43 0.64 0.10***
Strength 43. Class change (drop/add) policies are reasonable. 6.29 5.87/1.36 0.42 6.18 5.59/1.46 0.59 0.28***
  44. I generally know what's happening on campus. 5.62 5.40/1.49 0.22 5.63 5.16/1.55 0.47 0.24***
  45. This institution has a good reputation within the community. 6.18 5.83/1.29 0.35 6.12 5.72/1.37 0.40 0.11***
Challenge 46. Faculty provide timely feedback about student progress in a course. 6.46 5.52/1.52 0.94 6.28 5.37/1.51 0.91 0.15***
  47. There are adequate services to help me decide upon a career. 6.26 5.56/1.47 0.70 6.13 5.31/1.52 0.82 0.25***
  48. Counseling staff care about students as individuals. 6.31 5.58/1.52 0.73 6.14 5.34/1.55 0.80 0.24***
  49. Admissions counselors respond to prospective students' unique needs and requests. 6.23 5.56/1.47 0.67 6.07 5.31/1.49 0.76 0.25***
  50. Tutoring services are readily available. 6.22 5.83/1.37 0.39 6.11 5.60/1.45 0.51 0.23***
Strength 51. There are convenient ways of paying my school bill. 6.38 5.95/1.28 0.43 6.24 5.62/1.46 0.62 0.33***
Challenge 52. This school does whatever it can to help me reach my educational goals. 6.38 5.51/1.47 0.87 6.29 5.35/1.52 0.94 0.16***
  53. The assessment and course placement procedures are reasonable. 6.28 5.69/1.39 0.59 6.12 5.47/1.43 0.65 0.22***
  54. Faculty are interested in my academic problems. 6.26 5.46/1.53 0.80 6.11 5.29/1.52 0.82 0.17***
  55. Academic support services adequately meet the needs of students. 6.26 5.60/1.41 0.66 6.12 5.41/1.41 0.71 0.19***
  56. The business office is open during hours which are convenient for most students. 6.20 5.58/1.45 0.62 6.11 5.52/1.43 0.59 0.06*
  57. Administrators are approachable to students. 6.22 5.62/1.46 0.60 6.12 5.43/1.48 0.69 0.19***
Strength 58. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their fields. 6.55 5.98/1.24 0.57 6.40 5.78/1.32 0.62 0.20***
  59. New student orientation services help students adjust to college. 6.01 5.57/1.54 0.44 5.91 5.38/1.51 0.53 0.19***
Strength 60. Billing policies are reasonable. 6.32 5.82/1.30 0.50 6.16 5.48/1.46 0.68 0.34***
Strength 61. Faculty are usually available after class and during office hours. 6.34 5.91/1.32 0.43 6.27 5.72/1.36 0.55 0.19***
  62. Bookstore staff are helpful. 6.17 6.01/1.24 0.16 6.11 5.67/1.46 0.44 0.34***
Challenge 63. I seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 6.31 5.38/1.66 0.93 6.13 5.16/1.69 0.97 0.22***
  64. Nearly all classes deal with practical experiences and applications. 6.28 5.66/1.35 0.62 6.16 5.51/1.39 0.65 0.15***
Challenge 65. Students are notified early in the term if they are doing poorly in a class. 6.30 5.33/1.73 0.97 6.22 5.02/1.74 1.20 0.31***
Strength 66. Program requirements are clear and reasonable. 6.49 5.84/1.38 0.65 6.35 5.63/1.40 0.72 0.21***
  67. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. 6.18 5.11/1.80 1.07 6.01 5.00/1.68 1.01 0.11**
Strength 68. On the whole, the campus is well-maintained. 6.29 5.93/1.26 0.36 6.25 5.91/1.28 0.34 0.02
Strength 69. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus. 6.46 6.05/1.22 0.41 6.36 5.71/1.40 0.65 0.34***
Strength 70. I am able to experience intellectual growth here. 6.56 6.10/1.18 0.46 6.41 5.84/1.32 0.57 0.26***
  81. Institution's commitment to part-time students? 5.89/1.32 5.69/1.36 0.20***
  82. Institution's commitment to evening students? 5.77/1.42 5.57/1.45 0.20***
  83. Institution's commitment to older, returning learners? 5.87/1.42 5.67/1.42 0.20***
  84. Institution's commitment to under-represented populations? 5.85/1.35 5.51/1.41 0.34***
  85. Institution's commitment to commuters? 5.81/1.39 5.49/1.48 0.32***
  86. Institution's commitment to students with disabilities? 6.00/1.31 5.65/1.41 0.35***
  87. Cost as factor in decision to enroll. 6.45     6.34    
  88. Financial aid as factor in decision to enroll. 6.14     6.09    
  89. Academic reputation as factor in decision to enroll. 5.91     5.91    
  90. Size of institution as factor in decision to enroll. 5.20     5.21    
  91. Opportunity to play sports as factor in decision to enroll. 3.06     3.52    
  92. Recommendations from family/friends as factor in decision to enroll. 4.76     4.95    
  93. Geographic setting as factor in decision to enroll. 5.74     5.56    
  94. Campus appearance as factor in decision to enroll. 5.08     5.24    
  95. Personalized attention prior to enrollment as factor in decision to enroll. 5.37     5.44    

National Group Means are based on 185186 records

*Difference statistically significant at the .05 level
**Difference statistically significant at the .01 level
***Difference statistically significant at the .001 level
Scale Report

Sort on each column to see data from highest to lowest.

    Columbus State Community College - SSI National Community Colleges  
i Scale / Item Importance Satisfaction/SD Gap i Importance Satisfaction/SD Gap i Difference i
  Student Centeredness 6.14 5.61/1.16 0.53 6.08 5.48/1.18 0.60 0.13***
  01. Most students feel a sense of belonging here. 5.61 5.43/1.40 0.18 5.62 5.38/1.39 0.24 0.05
  16. The college shows concern for students as individuals. 6.27 5.34/1.54 0.93 6.17 5.21/1.58 0.96 0.13***
  27. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.24 5.74/1.28 0.50 6.15 5.58/1.34 0.57 0.16***
  28. It is an enjoyable experience to be a student on this campus. 6.25 5.72/1.38 0.53 6.22 5.60/1.44 0.62 0.12***
Strength 36. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 6.29 5.85/1.28 0.44 6.24 5.70/1.36 0.54 0.15***
  57. Administrators are approachable to students. 6.22 5.62/1.46 0.60 6.12 5.43/1.48 0.69 0.19***
  Instructional Effectiveness 6.39 5.71/1.06 0.68 6.27 5.51/1.11 0.76 0.20***
  02. Faculty care about me as an individual. 6.21 5.55/1.43 0.66 6.07 5.45/1.44 0.62 0.10***
Challenge 18. The quality of instruction I receive in most of my classes is excellent. 6.61 5.73/1.33 0.88 6.48 5.63/1.36 0.85 0.10***
  23. Faculty are understanding of students' unique life circumstances. 6.33 5.54/1.51 0.79 6.22 5.35/1.54 0.87 0.19***
  29. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 6.45 5.76/1.39 0.69 6.32 5.50/1.50 0.82 0.26***
  37. Faculty take into consideration student differences as they teach a course. 6.19 5.48/1.42 0.71 6.14 5.32/1.49 0.82 0.16***
Challenge 46. Faculty provide timely feedback about student progress in a course. 6.46 5.52/1.52 0.94 6.28 5.37/1.51 0.91 0.15***
  54. Faculty are interested in my academic problems. 6.26 5.46/1.53 0.80 6.11 5.29/1.52 0.82 0.17***
Strength 58. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their fields. 6.55 5.98/1.24 0.57 6.40 5.78/1.32 0.62 0.20***
Strength 61. Faculty are usually available after class and during office hours. 6.34 5.91/1.32 0.43 6.27 5.72/1.36 0.55 0.19***
  64. Nearly all classes deal with practical experiences and applications. 6.28 5.66/1.35 0.62 6.16 5.51/1.39 0.65 0.15***
Challenge 65. Students are notified early in the term if they are doing poorly in a class. 6.30 5.33/1.73 0.97 6.22 5.02/1.74 1.20 0.31***
Strength 66. Program requirements are clear and reasonable. 6.49 5.84/1.38 0.65 6.35 5.63/1.40 0.72 0.21***
Strength 69. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus. 6.46 6.05/1.22 0.41 6.36 5.71/1.40 0.65 0.34***
Strength 70. I am able to experience intellectual growth here. 6.56 6.10/1.18 0.46 6.41 5.84/1.32 0.57 0.26***
  Responsiveness to Diverse Populations 5.86/1.23 5.60/1.27 0.26***
  81. Institution's commitment to part-time students? 5.89/1.32 5.69/1.36 0.20***
  82. Institution's commitment to evening students? 5.77/1.42 5.57/1.45 0.20***
  83. Institution's commitment to older, returning learners? 5.87/1.42 5.67/1.42 0.20***
  84. Institution's commitment to under-represented populations? 5.85/1.35 5.51/1.41 0.34***
  85. Institution's commitment to commuters? 5.81/1.39 5.49/1.48 0.32***
  86. Institution's commitment to students with disabilities? 6.00/1.31 5.65/1.41 0.35***
  Campus Support Services 5.80 5.37/1.40 0.43 5.60 5.11/1.23 0.49 0.26***
  10. Child care facilities are available on campus. 4.51 4.26/2.04 0.25 4.54 4.44/1.75 0.10 -0.18**
  17. Personnel in the Veterans' Services program are helpful. 5.67 5.60/1.39 0.07 5.03 4.82/1.46 0.21 0.78***
  19. This campus provides effective support services for displaced homemakers. 5.66 5.29/1.55 0.37 5.30 4.90/1.45 0.40 0.39***
  30. The career services office provides students with the help they need to get a job. 6.17 5.39/1.57 0.78 6.00 5.10/1.52 0.90 0.29***
  38. The student center is a comfortable place for students to spend their leisure time. 5.82 5.42/1.57 0.40 5.79 5.40/1.47 0.39 0.02
  47. There are adequate services to help me decide upon a career. 6.26 5.56/1.47 0.70 6.13 5.31/1.52 0.82 0.25***
  59. New student orientation services help students adjust to college. 6.01 5.57/1.54 0.44 5.91 5.38/1.51 0.53 0.19***
  Safety and Security 6.35 5.46/1.19 0.89 6.10 5.23/1.20 0.87 0.23***
  04. Security staff are helpful. 6.02 5.58/1.48 0.44 5.69 5.19/1.56 0.50 0.39***
  11. Security staff respond quickly in emergencies. 6.40 5.73/1.41 0.67 6.03 5.16/1.48 0.87 0.57***
Challenge 24. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure. 6.40 5.57/1.45 0.83 6.16 5.33/1.60 0.83 0.24***
Strength 31. The campus is safe and secure for all students. 6.53 5.78/1.29 0.75 6.38 5.75/1.31 0.63 0.03
Challenge 39. The amount of student parking space on campus is adequate. 6.36 4.78/1.89 1.58 6.21 4.69/1.97 1.52 0.09*
  Academic Advising/Counseling 6.36 5.48/1.39 0.88 6.24 5.32/1.37 0.92 0.16***
Challenge 06. My academic advisor is approachable. 6.38 5.57/1.70 0.81 6.30 5.49/1.65 0.81 0.08*
  12. My academic advisor helps me set goals to work toward. 6.21 5.28/1.79 0.93 6.10 5.13/1.76 0.97 0.15***
Challenge 25. My academic advisor is concerned about my success as an individual. 6.30 5.31/1.76 0.99 6.20 5.17/1.74 1.03 0.14***
Challenge 32. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about my program requirements. 6.51 5.65/1.62 0.86 6.38 5.48/1.66 0.90 0.17***
Challenge 40. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about the transfer requirements of other schools. 6.42 5.45/1.70 0.97 6.24 5.24/1.68 1.00 0.21***
  48. Counseling staff care about students as individuals. 6.31 5.58/1.52 0.73 6.14 5.34/1.55 0.80 0.24***
Challenge 52. This school does whatever it can to help me reach my educational goals. 6.38 5.51/1.47 0.87 6.29 5.35/1.52 0.94 0.16***
  Admissions and Financial Aid 6.32 5.59/1.23 0.73 6.16 5.30/1.26 0.86 0.29***
  07. Adequate financial aid is available for most students. 6.42 5.74/1.52 0.68 6.31 5.37/1.67 0.94 0.37***
Challenge 13. Financial aid awards are announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning. 6.40 5.56/1.59 0.84 6.19 5.11/1.71 1.08 0.45***
Challenge 20. Financial aid counselors are helpful. 6.31 5.35/1.66 0.96 6.19 5.18/1.71 1.01 0.17***
  33. Admissions counselors accurately portray the campus in their recruiting practices. 6.15 5.57/1.47 0.58 5.90 5.28/1.47 0.62 0.29***
  41. Admissions staff are knowledgeable. 6.37 5.71/1.40 0.66 6.25 5.50/1.46 0.75 0.21***
  49. Admissions counselors respond to prospective students' unique needs and requests. 6.23 5.56/1.47 0.67 6.07 5.31/1.49 0.76 0.25***
  Academic Services 6.26 5.83/1.02 0.43 6.14 5.62/1.06 0.52 0.21***
  14. Library resources and services are adequate. 6.28 6.03/1.17 0.25 6.19 5.75/1.33 0.44 0.28***
  21. There are a sufficient number of study areas on campus. 6.15 5.74/1.43 0.41 6.09 5.59/1.48 0.50 0.15***
  26. Library staff are helpful and approachable. 6.18 6.02/1.19 0.16 6.04 5.70/1.37 0.34 0.32***
Strength 34. Computer labs are adequate and accessible. 6.38 5.94/1.36 0.44 6.25 5.73/1.41 0.52 0.21***
  42. The equipment in the lab facilities is kept up to date. 6.35 5.66/1.41 0.69 6.20 5.56/1.43 0.64 0.10***
  50. Tutoring services are readily available. 6.22 5.83/1.37 0.39 6.11 5.60/1.45 0.51 0.23***
  55. Academic support services adequately meet the needs of students. 6.26 5.60/1.41 0.66 6.12 5.41/1.41 0.71 0.19***
  Registration Effectiveness 6.35 5.74/1.00 0.61 6.24 5.53/1.07 0.71 0.21***
  05. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 6.23 5.49/1.55 0.74 6.25 5.41/1.59 0.84 0.08**
Challenge 08. Classes are scheduled at times that are convenient for me. 6.55 5.50/1.57 1.05 6.47 5.52/1.51 0.95 -0.02
Challenge 15. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts. 6.55 5.63/1.49 0.92 6.42 5.47/1.56 0.95 0.16***
Strength 35. Policies and procedures regarding registration and course selection are clear and well-publicized. 6.41 5.85/1.34 0.56 6.25 5.51/1.46 0.74 0.34***
Strength 43. Class change (drop/add) policies are reasonable. 6.29 5.87/1.36 0.42 6.18 5.59/1.46 0.59 0.28***
Strength 51. There are convenient ways of paying my school bill. 6.38 5.95/1.28 0.43 6.24 5.62/1.46 0.62 0.33***
  56. The business office is open during hours which are convenient for most students. 6.20 5.58/1.45 0.62 6.11 5.52/1.43 0.59 0.06*
Strength 60. Billing policies are reasonable. 6.32 5.82/1.30 0.50 6.16 5.48/1.46 0.68 0.34***
  62. Bookstore staff are helpful. 6.17 6.01/1.24 0.16 6.11 5.67/1.46 0.44 0.34***
  Service Excellence 6.14 5.59/1.08 0.55 6.06 5.40/1.11 0.66 0.19***
  05. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 6.23 5.49/1.55 0.74 6.25 5.41/1.59 0.84 0.08**
  22. People on this campus respect and are supportive of each other. 6.13 5.51/1.40 0.62 6.07 5.44/1.40 0.63 0.07**
  26. Library staff are helpful and approachable. 6.18 6.02/1.19 0.16 6.04 5.70/1.37 0.34 0.32***
  27. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.24 5.74/1.28 0.50 6.15 5.58/1.34 0.57 0.16***
  44. I generally know what's happening on campus. 5.62 5.40/1.49 0.22 5.63 5.16/1.55 0.47 0.24***
  57. Administrators are approachable to students. 6.22 5.62/1.46 0.60 6.12 5.43/1.48 0.69 0.19***
  62. Bookstore staff are helpful. 6.17 6.01/1.24 0.16 6.11 5.67/1.46 0.44 0.34***
Challenge 63. I seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 6.31 5.38/1.66 0.93 6.13 5.16/1.69 0.97 0.22***
  67. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. 6.18 5.11/1.80 1.07 6.01 5.00/1.68 1.01 0.11**
  Concern for the Individual 6.31 5.51/1.25 0.80 6.18 5.34/1.25 0.84 0.17***
  02. Faculty care about me as an individual. 6.21 5.55/1.43 0.66 6.07 5.45/1.44 0.62 0.10***
  16. The college shows concern for students as individuals. 6.27 5.34/1.54 0.93 6.17 5.21/1.58 0.96 0.13***
Challenge 25. My academic advisor is concerned about my success as an individual. 6.30 5.31/1.76 0.99 6.20 5.17/1.74 1.03 0.14***
  29. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 6.45 5.76/1.39 0.69 6.32 5.50/1.50 0.82 0.26***
  48. Counseling staff care about students as individuals. 6.31 5.58/1.52 0.73 6.14 5.34/1.55 0.80 0.24***
  Campus Climate 6.16 5.56/1.09 0.60 6.08 5.43/1.11 0.65 0.13***
  01. Most students feel a sense of belonging here. 5.61 5.43/1.40 0.18 5.62 5.38/1.39 0.24 0.05
  02. Faculty care about me as an individual. 6.21 5.55/1.43 0.66 6.07 5.45/1.44 0.62 0.10***
  16. The college shows concern for students as individuals. 6.27 5.34/1.54 0.93 6.17 5.21/1.58 0.96 0.13***
  22. People on this campus respect and are supportive of each other. 6.13 5.51/1.40 0.62 6.07 5.44/1.40 0.63 0.07**
  27. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.24 5.74/1.28 0.50 6.15 5.58/1.34 0.57 0.16***
  28. It is an enjoyable experience to be a student on this campus. 6.25 5.72/1.38 0.53 6.22 5.60/1.44 0.62 0.12***
Strength 31. The campus is safe and secure for all students. 6.53 5.78/1.29 0.75 6.38 5.75/1.31 0.63 0.03
Strength 36. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 6.29 5.85/1.28 0.44 6.24 5.70/1.36 0.54 0.15***
  44. I generally know what's happening on campus. 5.62 5.40/1.49 0.22 5.63 5.16/1.55 0.47 0.24***
  45. This institution has a good reputation within the community. 6.18 5.83/1.29 0.35 6.12 5.72/1.37 0.40 0.11***
Challenge 52. This school does whatever it can to help me reach my educational goals. 6.38 5.51/1.47 0.87 6.29 5.35/1.52 0.94 0.16***
  57. Administrators are approachable to students. 6.22 5.62/1.46 0.60 6.12 5.43/1.48 0.69 0.19***
  59. New student orientation services help students adjust to college. 6.01 5.57/1.54 0.44 5.91 5.38/1.51 0.53 0.19***
Challenge 63. I seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 6.31 5.38/1.66 0.93 6.13 5.16/1.69 0.97 0.22***
  67. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. 6.18 5.11/1.80 1.07 6.01 5.00/1.68 1.01 0.11**

National Group Means are based on 185186 records

*Difference statistically significant at the .05 level
**Difference statistically significant at the .01 level
***Difference statistically significant at the .001 level
Summary Report
  Columbus State Community College - SSI National Community Colleges  
Summary     Difference
So far, how has your college experience met your expectations? 4.88 4.86 0.02
1=Much worse than expected 1% 1%   
2=Quite a bit worse than I expected 1% 1%   
3=Worse than I expected 6% 6%   
4=About what I expected 32% 34%   
5=Better than I expected 28% 25%   
6=Quite a bit better than I expected 14% 13%   
7=Much better than expected 15% 16%   
Rate your overall satisfaction with your experience here thus far. 5.64 5.51 0.13***
1=Not satisfied at all 1% 1%   
2=Not very satisfied 2% 2%   
3=Somewhat dissatisfied 4% 5%   
4=Neutral 7% 10%   
5=Somewhat satisfied 16% 16%   
6=Satisfied 42% 40%   
7=Very satisfied 24% 22%   
All in all, if you had to do it over, would you enroll here again? 6.04 5.74 0.30***
1=Definitely not 1% 2%   
2=Probably not 2% 4%   
3=Maybe not 3% 3%   
4=I don't know 5% 8%   
5=Maybe yes 7% 10%   
6=Probably yes 30% 30%   
7=Definitely yes 49% 40%   
Item Percentage Report

Sort on each column to see data from highest to lowest.

This report provides a look at the percentage of responses that indicated an answer of 6 or 7 to the items in the survey: 6 is considered "important" or "satisfied" and 7 is considered "very important" or "very satisfied."

    Columbus State Community College - SSI National Community Colleges  
i Item Importance % Satisfaction % Gap i Importance % Satisfaction % Gap i Difference i
  01. Most students feel a sense of belonging here. 62% 56% 6% 62% 55% 7% 1%
  02. Faculty care about me as an individual. 81% 60% 21% 76% 58% 18% 2%
  03. The quality of instruction in the vocational/technical programs is excellent. 85% 63% 22% 78% 58% 20% 5%
  04. Security staff are helpful. 74% 62% 12% 64% 50% 14% 12%
  05. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 81% 60% 21% 82% 59% 23% 1%
Challenge 06. My academic advisor is approachable. 85% 64% 21% 83% 61% 22% 3%
  07. Adequate financial aid is available for most students. 86% 69% 17% 83% 58% 25% 11%
Challenge 08. Classes are scheduled at times that are convenient for me. 90% 60% 30% 88% 61% 27% -1%
  09. Internships or practical experiences are provided in my degree/certificate program. 76% 55% 21% 73% 47% 26% 8%
  10. Child care facilities are available on campus. 43% 33% 10% 41% 30% 11% 3%
  11. Security staff respond quickly in emergencies. 85% 65% 20% 74% 47% 27% 18%
  12. My academic advisor helps me set goals to work toward. 80% 55% 25% 76% 51% 25% 4%
Challenge 13. Financial aid awards are announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning. 87% 62% 25% 79% 49% 30% 13%
  14. Library resources and services are adequate. 82% 76% 6% 79% 67% 12% 9%
Challenge 15. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts. 91% 64% 27% 87% 60% 27% 4%
  16. The college shows concern for students as individuals. 81% 54% 27% 79% 51% 28% 3%
  17. Personnel in the Veterans' Services program are helpful. 66% 59% 7% 47% 34% 13% 25%
Challenge 18. The quality of instruction I receive in most of my classes is excellent. 92% 66% 26% 88% 63% 25% 3%
  19. This campus provides effective support services for displaced homemakers. 64% 51% 13% 53% 37% 16% 14%
Challenge 20. Financial aid counselors are helpful. 83% 56% 27% 80% 52% 28% 4%
  21. There are a sufficient number of study areas on campus. 77% 67% 10% 76% 63% 13% 4%
  22. People on this campus respect and are supportive of each other. 77% 59% 18% 76% 57% 19% 2%
  23. Faculty are understanding of students' unique life circumstances. 83% 62% 21% 81% 55% 26% 7%
Challenge 24. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure. 86% 61% 25% 78% 56% 22% 5%
Challenge 25. My academic advisor is concerned about my success as an individual. 83% 57% 26% 80% 52% 28% 5%
  26. Library staff are helpful and approachable. 78% 75% 3% 74% 65% 9% 10%
  27. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 81% 65% 16% 78% 61% 17% 4%
  28. It is an enjoyable experience to be a student on this campus. 80% 66% 14% 80% 63% 17% 3%
  29. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 88% 69% 19% 84% 61% 23% 8%
  30. The career services office provides students with the help they need to get a job. 79% 55% 24% 73% 46% 27% 9%
Strength 31. The campus is safe and secure for all students. 89% 67% 22% 85% 68% 17% -1%
Challenge 32. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about my program requirements. 89% 65% 24% 85% 61% 24% 4%
  33. Admissions counselors accurately portray the campus in their recruiting practices. 77% 61% 16% 70% 51% 19% 10%
Strength 34. Computer labs are adequate and accessible. 85% 73% 12% 81% 67% 14% 6%
Strength 35. Policies and procedures regarding registration and course selection are clear and well-publicized. 87% 70% 17% 82% 60% 22% 10%
Strength 36. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 82% 69% 13% 81% 65% 16% 4%
  37. Faculty take into consideration student differences as they teach a course. 79% 58% 21% 78% 53% 25% 5%
  38. The student center is a comfortable place for students to spend their leisure time. 67% 57% 10% 66% 56% 10% 1%
Challenge 39. The amount of student parking space on campus is adequate. 85% 44% 41% 81% 44% 37% 0%
Challenge 40. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about the transfer requirements of other schools. 86% 61% 25% 81% 53% 28% 8%
  41. Admissions staff are knowledgeable. 85% 66% 19% 81% 60% 21% 6%
  42. The equipment in the lab facilities is kept up to date. 84% 65% 19% 80% 62% 18% 3%
Strength 43. Class change (drop/add) policies are reasonable. 82% 72% 10% 79% 64% 15% 8%
  44. I generally know what's happening on campus. 61% 56% 5% 61% 48% 13% 8%
  45. This institution has a good reputation within the community. 78% 68% 10% 77% 66% 11% 2%
Challenge 46. Faculty provide timely feedback about student progress in a course. 88% 61% 27% 83% 56% 27% 5%
  47. There are adequate services to help me decide upon a career. 81% 61% 20% 78% 53% 25% 8%
  48. Counseling staff care about students as individuals. 83% 63% 20% 78% 55% 23% 8%
  49. Admissions counselors respond to prospective students' unique needs and requests. 81% 61% 20% 76% 53% 23% 8%
  50. Tutoring services are readily available. 80% 69% 11% 77% 62% 15% 7%
Strength 51. There are convenient ways of paying my school bill. 85% 73% 12% 81% 64% 17% 9%
Challenge 52. This school does whatever it can to help me reach my educational goals. 85% 59% 26% 83% 55% 28% 4%
  53. The assessment and course placement procedures are reasonable. 82% 65% 17% 78% 58% 20% 7%
  54. Faculty are interested in my academic problems. 82% 59% 23% 77% 53% 24% 6%
  55. Academic support services adequately meet the needs of students. 82% 62% 20% 77% 56% 21% 6%
  56. The business office is open during hours which are convenient for most students. 80% 62% 18% 77% 60% 17% 2%
  57. Administrators are approachable to students. 81% 64% 17% 77% 57% 20% 7%
Strength 58. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their fields. 91% 75% 16% 86% 69% 17% 6%
  59. New student orientation services help students adjust to college. 75% 63% 12% 71% 55% 16% 8%
Strength 60. Billing policies are reasonable. 84% 69% 15% 79% 59% 20% 10%
Strength 61. Faculty are usually available after class and during office hours. 85% 72% 13% 82% 66% 16% 6%
  62. Bookstore staff are helpful. 79% 76% 3% 77% 65% 12% 11%
Challenge 63. I seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 83% 59% 24% 78% 52% 26% 7%
  64. Nearly all classes deal with practical experiences and applications. 83% 64% 19% 79% 59% 20% 5%
Challenge 65. Students are notified early in the term if they are doing poorly in a class. 84% 57% 27% 81% 48% 33% 9%
Strength 66. Program requirements are clear and reasonable. 89% 71% 18% 85% 64% 21% 7%
  67. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. 79% 51% 28% 73% 46% 27% 5%
Strength 68. On the whole, the campus is well-maintained. 84% 74% 10% 82% 73% 9% 1%
Strength 69. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus. 88% 77% 11% 86% 67% 19% 10%
Strength 70. I am able to experience intellectual growth here. 91% 78% 13% 86% 70% 16% 8%
  81. Institution's commitment to part-time students? 72% 65% 7%
  82. Institution's commitment to evening students? 68% 62% 6%
  83. Institution's commitment to older, returning learners? 72% 65% 7%
  84. Institution's commitment to under-represented populations? 70% 59% 11%
  85. Institution's commitment to commuters? 70% 59% 11%
  86. Institution's commitment to students with disabilities? 75% 64% 11%
  87. Cost as factor in decision to enroll. 87% 84%
  88. Financial aid as factor in decision to enroll. 80% 78%
  89. Academic reputation as factor in decision to enroll. 71% 71%
  90. Size of institution as factor in decision to enroll. 54% 52%
  91. Opportunity to play sports as factor in decision to enroll. 22% 25%
  92. Recommendations from family/friends as factor in decision to enroll. 46% 47%
  93. Geographic setting as factor in decision to enroll. 68% 63%
  94. Campus appearance as factor in decision to enroll. 49% 53%
  95. Personalized attention prior to enrollment as factor in decision to enroll. 58% 59%

National Group Means are based on 185186 records

Demographics

Star Indicates the response option that was selected by the majority of survey participants.

Gender

    N %
Primary Population Female 1907 63.48%
  Male 1097 36.52%
  Total 3004 100%
  No Answer 78  

Age

    N %
  18 and under 194 6.43%
Primary Population 19 to 24 914 30.28%
  25 to 34 821 27.20%
  35 to 44 564 18.69%
  45 and over 525 17.40%
  Total 3018 100%
  No Answer 64  

Ethnicity/Race

    N %
  African-American 503 16.82%
  American Indian or Alaskan Native 26 0.87%
  Asian or Pacific Islander 114 3.81%
Primary Population Caucasian/White 1896 63.41%
  Hispanic 106 3.55%
  Other race 158 5.28%
  Race - Prefer not to respond 187 6.25%
  Total 2990 100%
  No Answer 92  

Current Enrollment Status

    N %
Primary Population Day 1954 65.81%
  Evening 927 31.22%
  Weekend 88 2.96%
  Total 2969 100%
  No Answer 113  

Current Class Load

    N %
  Full-time 1458 48.81%
Primary Population Part-time 1529 51.19%
  Total 2987 100%
  No Answer 95  

Class Level

    N %
  1 year or less 924 31.03%
Primary Population 2 years 1217 40.87%
  3 years 443 14.88%
  4 or more years 394 13.23%
  Total 2978 100%
  No Answer 104  

Current GPA

    N %
  No credits earned 146 4.93%
  1.99 or below 51 1.72%
  2.0 - 2.49 278 9.39%
  2.5 - 2.99 556 18.78%
  3.0 - 3.49 948 32.02%
Primary Population 3.5 or above 982 33.16%
  Total 2961 100%
  No Answer 121  

Educational Goal

    N %
Primary Population Associate degree 1636 55.01%
  Vocational/technical program 94 3.16%
  Transfer to another institution 871 29.29%
  Certification (initial / renewal) 154 5.18%
  Self-improvement/pleasure 47 1.58%
  Job-related training 45 1.51%
  Other educational goal 127 4.27%
  Total 2974 100%
  No Answer 108  

Employment

    N %
Primary Population Full-time off campus 1198 40.36%
  Part-time off campus 918 30.93%
  Full-time on campus 48 1.62%
  Part-time on campus 73 2.46%
  Not employed 731 24.63%
  Total 2968 100%
  No Answer 114  

Current Residence

    N %
  Residence hall 5 0.17%
  Own house 927 31.42%
Primary Population Rent room or apt off campus 1033 35.02%
  Parent's home 730 24.75%
  Other residence 255 8.64%
  Total 2950 100%
  No Answer 132  

Residence Classification

    N %
Primary Population In-state 2882 97.66%
  Out-of-state 34 1.15%
  International (not U.S. citizen) 35 1.19%
  Total 2951 100%
  No Answer 131  

Disabilities

    N %
  Yes - Disability 276 9.26%
Primary Population No - Disability 2706 90.74%
  Total 2982 100%
  No Answer 100  

Institution Was My

    N %
Primary Population 1st choice 2168 72.36%
  2nd choice 621 20.73%
  3rd choice or lower 207 6.91%
  Total 2996 100%
  No Answer 86  

Institution Question

    N %
Primary Population Campus item - Answer 1 0 0%
Primary Population Campus item - Answer 2 0 0%
Primary Population Campus item - Answer 3 0 0%
Primary Population Campus item - Answer 4 0 0%
Primary Population Campus item - Answer 5 0 0%
Primary Population Campus item - Answer 6 0 0%
  Total 0 100%
  No Answer 3082  

Institution Question 2

    N %
Primary Population Campus item 2 - Answer 1 0 0%
Primary Population Campus item 2 - Answer 2 0 0%
Primary Population Campus item 2 - Answer 3 0 0%
Primary Population Campus item 2 - Answer 4 0 0%
Primary Population Campus item 2 - Answer 5 0 0%
Primary Population Campus item 2 - Answer 6 0 0%
  Total 0 100%
  No Answer 3082