Las Positas College Las Positas College Graduation SurveyGraduation Survey

Survey of LPC students at Survey of LPC students at Graduation Ceremonies 2008Graduation Ceremonies 2008

Las Positas Graduation SurveyLas Positas Graduation Survey Describe Describe demographic variables and educational demographic variables and educational

outcomes of LPC students attending Grad 2008 outcomes of LPC students attending Grad 2008

CompareCompare graduation students to the general LPC graduation students to the general LPC populationpopulation

StateState the limitations of this survey and the limitations of this survey and interpretinterpret results results within the confines of these limitationswithin the confines of these limitations

ConnectConnect gains in student knowledge, abilities, gains in student knowledge, abilities, attitudes with Core Competenciesattitudes with Core Competencies

MethodologyMethodology

Pen and paper surveyPen and paper survey Students attending graduation May 2008Students attending graduation May 2008 Given to students when registeringGiven to students when registering VoluntaryVoluntary $50 raffle prize$50 raffle prize

LimitationsLimitations

Not a random sampleNot a random sample Not generalizable to all graduatesNot generalizable to all graduates Not generalizable to all LPC studentsNot generalizable to all LPC students Self reportSelf report Snapshot of a very specific cohort of Snapshot of a very specific cohort of

studentsstudents

ResultsResults

GenderGender MaleMale 32% (45% LPC S08)32% (45% LPC S08) FemaleFemale 68% (55% LPC S08)68% (55% LPC S08)

AgeAge 21 or younger21 or younger 43% (45%)43% (45%) 22-2922-29 35% (23%)35% (23%) 30-3930-39 11% (12%)11% (12%) 40+40+ 11% (19%)11% (19%)

142 surveys returned142 surveys returned

ResultsResults

Race/EthnicityRace/Ethnicity 2008 LPC 20082008 LPC 2008 African AmericanAfrican American 5% (5%) 5% (5%) Asian/Pac IslandAsian/Pac Island 12% (12%) 12% (12%) FilipinoFilipino 3% (4%) 3% (4%) Latino/HispanicLatino/Hispanic 15% (15%)15% (15%) WhiteWhite 60% (53%)60% (53%) OtherOther 5% (12%) 5% (12%)

AwardsAwards

MajorMajor Liberal Arts/ Gen’l StudiesLiberal Arts/ Gen’l Studies 9090 73 73 UndeclaredUndeclared 4 4 2 2 Specific MajorSpecific Major 2626 26 26

AwardsAwards 2008 2008 20062006 CertificateCertificate 21 21 14 14 ASAS 10 10 10 10 AAAA 108 94 108 94

ResultsResults

How long in yearsHow long in years

20082008

Under 2Under 2 2%2% 2-3 years2-3 years 47%47% 3-4 years3-4 years 27%27% 4+ years4+ years 23%23%

ResultsResults Did you attend every term?Did you attend every term?

20082008 20062006 Attended every term Attended every term 79%79% 72%72% Skipped 1-3 termsSkipped 1-3 terms 14%14% 13%13% Skipped more than a yearSkipped more than a year 7% 7% 16% 16%

Did you attend mostly FT or PT?Did you attend mostly FT or PT?20082008

20062006 Full-timeFull-time 54%54% 50%50% Part-timePart-time 26%26% 27%27% Mix of FT and PTMix of FT and PT 20%20% 24%24%

ResultsResults How much paid work did you usually do?How much paid work did you usually do?

20082008 20062006 No paid workNo paid work 11%11% 16%16% Mostly part-timeMostly part-time 60%60% 40%40% Mostly full-timeMostly full-time 30%30% 35%35%

Did you attend other colleges during this Did you attend other colleges during this program?program? 20082008 20062006 NoNo 77%77% 70%70% Yes, ChabotYes, Chabot 11%11% 19%19% Yes, other college Yes, other college 12%12% 19%19%

ResultsResults

What is your overall GPA?What is your overall GPA?20082008 All All

LPCLPC Below 2.0Below 2.0 0% 0% (32%)(32%) 2.0-2.492.0-2.49 9% 9% (12%)(12%) 2.5-2.92.5-2.9 18% 18% (15%)(15%) 3.0-3.493.0-3.49 64% 64% (17%)(17%) 3.5+3.5+ 10% 10% (21%)(21%)

ResultsResults

Are you:Are you: 20082008 20062006 A parentA parent 18%18% 26% 26% A single parentA single parent 9% 9% 7%7% DisabledDisabled 4% 4% 6%6% First to attend collegeFirst to attend college 12%12% 11% 11% First to earn a college degreeFirst to earn a college degree 26% 26%

28%28%

ResultsResults

Plans for FallPlans for Fall 2008 20062008 2006 Work: I already have a jobWork: I already have a job 37% 39% 37% 39% Work: I’m looking for a jobWork: I’m looking for a job 11% 12% 11% 12% Work at home caring for family 2% 4%Work at home caring for family 2% 4% Transfer to a 4 yr collegeTransfer to a 4 yr college 45% 50% 45% 50% Continue at LPC or another clg 32% 23%Continue at LPC or another clg 32% 23% Attend other training programAttend other training program 5% 5%

3%3% No specific plansNo specific plans 1% 3% 1% 3%

ResultsResults

If working, are you planning to: If working, are you planning to: 2008 20062008 2006 Work in a new careerWork in a new career 29% 21%29% 21% Work in a new job or advanceWork in a new job or advance

in same careerin same career 41% 30%41% 30% Use knowledge in present career Use knowledge in present career 31% 49%31% 49%

Self-Reported Skill DevelopmentSelf-Reported Skill Development Compared to when you first entered LPC, Compared to when you first entered LPC,

how would you describe yourself now in the how would you describe yourself now in the following knowledge, skills, abilities?following knowledge, skills, abilities?

Asked to self-rate 34 academic and affective Asked to self-rate 34 academic and affective areasareas

5 point scale5 point scale Much WeakerMuch Weaker Much StrongerMuch Stronger Modeled on a Q from national surveyModeled on a Q from national survey

Self-Reported Skill DevelopmentSelf-Reported Skill Development

Refer to handout for detailed frequencies Refer to handout for detailed frequencies and averagesand averages

Q has been asked on many LPC SurveysQ has been asked on many LPC Surveys Student Satisfaction Surveys 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007Student Satisfaction Surveys 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007 Incoming Student Inventory 2005, 2007, 2008 Incoming Student Inventory 2005, 2007, 2008 Graduation Survey 2006, 2008Graduation Survey 2006, 2008

Self-Reported Skill DevelopmentSelf-Reported Skill DevelopmentAreas of Greatest Gains Areas of Greatest Gains (Scale 1-5, Range 4.25-4.38)(Scale 1-5, Range 4.25-4.38)

Skills AVG

Skills I can use in my current or future career* 4.38

Writing Skills* 4.35

Oral communication and speaking skills* 4.33

Discovering my own potential* 4.33

Performing to the best of my abilities* 4.32

Understanding myself- abilities, interests, limitations* 4.32

Developing clear career goals 4.31

Gathering information from multiple sources 4.29

Listening effectively 4.25

Critical thinking* 4.25* Also highest in 2006

Self-Reported Skill DevelopmentSelf-Reported Skill Development

AttributionAttribution

How much of that change is due to your How much of that change is due to your experiences at LPC such as courses, student experiences at LPC such as courses, student services, extra-curricular activities?services, extra-curricular activities?

3 point scale3 point scale

Not at allNot at all Somewhat Somewhat Very much Very much

Self Reported Skill DevelopmentSelf Reported Skill DevelopmentHighest Attribution (Scale 1-3, range 2.27-2.44)Highest Attribution (Scale 1-3, range 2.27-2.44)

Writing Skills* 2.44

Oral communication and speaking skills* 2.43

Skills I can use in my current or future career* 2.35

Discovering my own potential 2.33

Using logic to draw conclusions from information* 2.30

Ability to set goals and develop strategies to reach them 2.30

Gathering information from multiple sources* 2.30

Apply my knowledge to new situations to solve problems* 2.29

Performing to the best of my abilities 2.29

Critical thinking* 2.27

* Also highest in 2006

Self Reported Skill DevelopmentSelf Reported Skill DevelopmentLowest Attribution (Scale 1-3, Range 2.00-2.09)Lowest Attribution (Scale 1-3, Range 2.00-2.09)

Overall technological literacy 2.09

Appreciation for the arts/role that art plays in society 2.08

Clarity of my own values and ethical standards* 2.08

Appreciation of my role in a democratic society* 2.08

Accepting responsibility for my own actions* 2.07

Ability to meet challenges of a rapidly-changing society 2.06

Awareness of my civic or community responsibilities* 2.03

Ability to use computers effectively* 2.02

Exhibiting personal, professional, and academic honesty* 2.02

Demonstrating respect for rights, views, work of others* 2.00

* Also lowest in 2006

Self-Reported Skill DevelopmentSelf-Reported Skill DevelopmentAreas of Lowest Gains (Scale 1-5, Range 4.15-3.97)Areas of Lowest Gains (Scale 1-5, Range 4.15-3.97)

* Also lowest in 2006

Clarity of my own values and ethical standards* 4.15

Reading Skills* 4.13

Ability to read, interpret, and generate charts and graphs* 4.13

Desire to contribute to my community/Society* 4.09

Awareness of my civic or community responsibilities* 4.09

Using numerical data* 4.05

Mathematical skills and abilities* 4.04

Appreciation for the Art/ the role art plays in Society* 4.02

Overall technological literacy* 3.99

Ability to use computers effectively* 3.97

Fun with DataFun with Data Look what we can doLook what we can do

Table 2:Average Self-Reported Strength/Gains: EXPO 08, Continuing 07, Graduation 08

EXPO 2008**

(Strength)

ContinuingF 2007*(Gains)

Graduation2008*(Gains)

(n=456) (n=960) (n=142)

Math skills and abilities 3.023.02 3.603.60 4.044.04  Critical Thinking 3.62 3.75 4.25

Awareness of my civic/community responsibilities 3.57 3.48 4.09

Learning to work cooperatively with others 4.13 3.65 4.19

* = Scale: 1=much weaker, 2= weaker, 3 = no change, 4 = stronger, 5= much stronger

** = Scale: 1 = very weak, 2 = weak, 3 = neither weak nor strong, 4 = strong, 5 = very strong

Fun with Core CompetenciesFun with Core Competencies

Each of the 34 skills connect to one of the Each of the 34 skills connect to one of the College Core CompetenciesCollege Core Competencies Reading SkillsReading Skills Communication Communication Discovering my own potentialDiscovering my own potential Respect and Respect and

ResponsibilityResponsibility

Groupings can be reshuffled as neededGroupings can be reshuffled as needed Part of the “evidence” of student learningPart of the “evidence” of student learning Does not replace class/program level Does not replace class/program level

assessment of learningassessment of learning