MCC SENSE 2018 Key Findings Survey of Entering Student Engagement - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
MCC SENSE 2018 Key Findings Survey of Entering Student Engagement What is Student Engagement? the amount of time and energy students invest in meaningful educational practices the institutional practices and student behaviors that are
Survey of Entering Student Engagement
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entering students
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the fall semester
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43% 53% 45% 58%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% Male Female MCC SENSE 2018 Cohort
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89% 62%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 18-24 MCC SENSE 2018 Cohort
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3% 0% 7% 12% 40% 34% 4% 1% 3% 18% 13% 56%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Other American Indian or Native American Asian, Asian American, or Pacific Islander Black or African American, Non-Hispanic Hispanic, Latino, Spanish White, Non-Hispanic
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24% 76% 70% 30%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Less than Full-Time Full-Time
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27% 10% 5% 16% 17% 26%
40% 9% 7% 12% 15% 17% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% None 1-5 hours 6-10 hours 11-20 hours 21-30 hours More than 30 hours
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76% 66% 59% 74% 65% 42% 0% 10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80% Applied for Financial Aid Notified was eligible for FA Received financial assistance funds before classes began MCC Sense 2018
% YES
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81% 82% 59% 85% 80% 59% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Transfer to a 4-year college or university Obtain an Associate degree Complete a certificate MCC Sense 2018
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89% 9% 1% 0%
88% 10% 2% 1%
More than 1 week before classes began During the week before classes began During the 1st week of classes After the 1st week
classes 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% MCC Sense 2018
When did you register for your courses for your 1st semester?
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80% 20%
Yes NO
Before I could register for classes I was required to take a placement test.
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3% 63% 15% 9% 19%
I took part in an online orientation prior to the beginning of classes I attended an on-campus orientation prior ro the beginning of classes I enrolled in an orientation course as part
semester/quarter at this college I was not aware of a college orientation I was unable to participate in orientation due to scheduling or other issues
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23% 17% 36% 17% 36% 20% 19% 36% 14% 40% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% READ WRITE MATH Didn't take placement test Didn't place into Dev Ed MCC SENSE 2018
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63% 66% 50% 52% 54% 56% 58% 60% 62% 64% 66% College Required me to enroll in classes indicated by my placement test scores during my first semester MCC SENSE 2018
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28% 25% 34% 5% 24% 26% 39% 5% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% READ WRITE MATH ESL MCC SENSE 2018
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59% 41% 60% 40% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% Five or fewer hours More than 5 hours MCC Sense 2018
% of students who report spending five or fewer hours per week preparing for class
Time Spent Preparing for Class
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Class Attendance
During the first three weeks of your first semester/quarter at this college, about how often have you skipped class?
3% 6% 21% 70%
Four or more times Two or three times Once Never
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90% 8% 0%1% 0%
None One Two Three Four or more
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7% 9% 84%
12% 8% 80% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% Yes, without discussing my decision with MCC staff or instructor Yes, after discussing my decision with MCC staff or instructor No, I did not add or drop any courses
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Did you add or drop any classes within the first 3 weeks of your first semester at MCC?
Student Use of Student Services
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Never Academic advising/planning 34% Career counseling 82% Financial aid advising 55% Skill labs (writing, math, etc.) 77% Online tutoring 97% Face-to-face tutoring 84%
How often did you use the services?
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26% 16% 47% 2% 5% 4%
Instructors College Staff Friends, Family, other Students Computerized Degree Advisor System MCC Website Other College Materials MAIN source of Academic Advising (help with academic goal setting, planning, course recommendation, graduation requirements, etc.)
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Student Perceptions of Engaged Learning
During the first three weeks of your first semester/quarter at this college, about how often have you done each of the following activities?
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12% 27% 68%
11% 22% 64%
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Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions Worked with other students on projects during class Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments
Percentage of students responding never
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Entering Students’ Interaction with Faculty
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87% 13% Agree or Strongly Agree Other
% who agree or strongly agree that they knew how to get in touch with their instructors outside of class
64% 36% Never Other
% who report that they never discussed ideas from readings
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9% 37% 30% 25%
Four or more times Two or three times Once Never
Student Perceptions of Feedback
During the first three weeks of your first semester/quarter at this college, about how often have you received prompt written or oral feedback from instructors on your performance?
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Future Plans
When do you plan to take classes at this college again?
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7% 2% 70% 21%
I will accomplish my goal(s) during this semester/quarter and will not be returning I have no current plans to return Within the next 12 months Uncertain
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How does MCC compare?
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54.9 46.8 49 48.4 46.4 48.6 45.7 49.5 46.7 49.6 47.6 47.7
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69.7 58.2 62.3 60.5 64.4 59.4 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Early Connections High Expectations and Aspirations Clear Academic Plan and Pathway Effective Track to College Readiness Engaged Learning Academic and Social Support Network
MCC Ex-Large Colleges 2018 Cohort Top Performing Colleges
49.7 48.1 48.7 52.2 48.2 51.2 53.6 48.6 52.1 53.0 48.2 49.1
54.9 46.8 49.0 48.4 46.4 48.6
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Early Connections High Expectations and Aspirations Clear Academic Plan and Pathway Effective Track to College Readiness Engaged Learning Academic and Social Support Network
MCC 2014 MCC 2016 MCC 2018
Individual Items
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10 20 30 40 50 60 Early Connections
Benchmark Scale Scores
MCC Sense 2018 Cohort Cohort Average
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Respond to each item using a five-point scale from strongly agree to strongly disagree: Strongly Agree & Agree % 2018 Cohort The very first time I came to this college I felt welcome 77% 73% The college provided me with adequate information about financial assistance (scholarships, grants, loans, etc.) 60% 49% A college staff member helped me determine whether I qualified for financial assistance 41% 33% At least one college staff member (other than an instructor) learned my name 46% 42% Respond with yes or no: % Yes 2018 Cohort A specific person was assigned to me so I could see him/her each time I needed information or assist 45% 28%
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Benchmark Scale Scores
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Respond to each item using a five-point scale from strongly agree to strongly disagree: Strongly Agree & Agree % 2018 Cohort The instructors at this college want me to succeed 85% 76% I have the motivation to do what it takes to succeed in college 82% 77% I am prepared academically to succeed in college 76% 82%
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During the first three weeks of your first semester, how often did you: Never Once 2-3 times <3 times Turn in an assignment late 69% 24% 5% 1% Not turn in an assignment 68% 21% 8% 3% Come to class without completing readings or assignments 51% 31% 15% 4% Skip class 70% 21% 6% 3%
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Benchmark Scale Scores
MCC Sense 2018 Cohort Cohort Average
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Respond to each item using a five-point scale from strongly agree to strongly disagree: Strongly Agree & Agree % 2018 Cohort I was able to meet with an academic advisor at times convenient for me 66% 60% An advisor helped me to select a course of study, program, or major 62% 62% An advisor helped me to set academic goals and to create a plan for achieving them 47% 48% An advisor helped me to identify the courses I needed to take during my first semester/quarter 74% 73% A college staff member talked with me about my commitments outside of school (work, children, etc.) to help me figure out how many courses to take 33% 29%
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Benchmark Scale Scores
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Respond to each item using a five-point scale from strongly agree to strongly disagree: Strongly Agree & Agree % 2018 Cohort I learned to improve my study skills (listening, note taking, highlighting readings, working with others, etc.) 71% 74% I learned to understand my academic strengths and weaknesses 72% 71% I learned skills and strategies to improve my test-taking ability 54% 55%
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Respond with yes or no: % Yes 2018 Cohort Before I could register for classes I was required to take a placement test to assess my skills in reading, writing, and/or math 80% 81% I took a placement test 86% 84% This college required me to enroll in classes indicated by my placement test scores during my first semester/quarter 63% 66%
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During the first three weeks of your first semester, how often did you: Never Once 2-3 times >3 time Ask questions in class or contribute to class 12% 25% 43% 20% Prepare at least two drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in 31% 36% 29% 5% Participate in supplemental instruction (extra class sessions with an instructor, tutor, or experienced student) 69% 16% 11% 4% Work with other students on a project or assignment during class 27% 25% 37% 11% Work with classmates outside of class on class projects or assignments 68% 16% 13% 4% Participate in a required study group outside
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During the first three weeks of your first semester, how often did you: Never Once 2-3 times >3 time Participate in a student-initiated (not required) study group outside of class 81% 12% 6% 2% Use an electronic tool (e-mail, text messaging, Facebook, MySpace, class website, etc.) to communicate with another student about coursework 44% 20% 19% 16% Use an electronic tool (e-mail, text messaging, Facebook, MySpace, class website, etc.) to communicate with an instructor about coursework 31% 27% 27% 15% Discuss an assignment or grade with an instructor 29% 39% 27% 5%
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During the first three weeks of your first semester, how often did you: Never Once 2-3 times >3 time Ask for help from an instructor regarding questions or problems related to a class 25% 34% 33% 9% Receive prompt written or oral feedback from instructors on your performance 25% 30% 37% 9% Discuss ideas from readings or classes with instructors outside of class 64% 20% 14% 3% Use face-to-face tutoring 84% 10% 3% 3% Use writing, math, or other skill lab 77% 10% 8% 5% Use computer lab 48% 23% 16% 13%
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Respond to each item using a five-point scale from strongly agree to strongly disagree: Strongly Agree/ Agree % 2018 Cohort All instructors clearly explained academic and student support services available at this college 71% 71% All instructors clearly explained course grading policies 88% 88% All instructors clearly explained course syllabi 92% 91% I knew how to get in touch with my instructors outside of class 87% 87% At least one other student whom I didn’t previously know learned my name 74% 78% At least one instructor learned my name 85% 79% I learned the name of at least one other student in most
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special-focus module for 2018.
39.3% 42.2% 14.2% 8.3% 46.5% 49.5%
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MCC Guided Pathways Respondents MCC Guided Pathways Respondents MCC Guided Pathways Respondents YES I have not decided on a program, major, or pathway of study NO
Has a staff member at MCC talked with you about the types of jobs your program, major or pathway of study might lead to?
25.3% 29.7% 18.5% 19.2% 30.5% 32.7% 11.6% 12.9% 37.0% 31.0% 29.5% 31.4% 45.1% 40.4% 18.7% 22.6% 19.2% 18.1% 27.1% 23.7% 12.4% 15.4% 27.0% 30.3% 14.0% 13.5% 20.6% 17.9% 8.5% 8.3% 32.7% 24.5% 4.5% 7.7% 4.3% 7.7% 3.5% 3.2% 10.1% 9.7% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time 18e An advisor helped me to select a course of study, program or major 18f An advisor helped me to set academic goals and to create a plan for achieving them 18g An advisior helped me to identify courses I needed to take during my 1st semester 18h A college staff member talked with me about my commitments outside of school to help me figure
take Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
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