2014 Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Report
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2014 Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Report
Noel-Levitz 2013 Student Satisfaction Results Survey Report March 2014 Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2014 Fox Valley Technical College TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary College Participation and Representation ................................................................... ii Key Demographic Comparisons ................................................................................ iii Key Findings ................................................................................................................ v Meeting Student Satisfaction Expectations ......................................................... v Institutional Summary ........................................................................................ vi Strengths ............................................................................................................ vii Challenges ......................................................................................................... vii Benchmarks ....................................................................................................... vii Trends in Student Satisfaction .........................................................................viii Using The Results ..................................................................................................... xii Interpretive Definitions and Descriptions Purpose and Background .......................................................................................... xiii Survey Instrument .....................................................................................................xiii Definition of Performance Gap .................................................................................xiii Question Groupings by Institutional Category .........................................................xiii Definition of Level of Significance ............................................................................ xv Limitations ................................................................................................................. xv Acknowledgement...................................................................................................... xv Longitudinal Summaries FVTC Longitudinal Demographic Summary ............................................................... 2 FVTC Longitudinal Institutional Summary.................................................................. 4 FVTC Fall 2013 to Fall 2011 Results Institutional Summary Item Report ............................................................................. 5 Institutional Summary Scale Report .......................................................................... 11 Benchmark Comparisons Summary Comparison ................................................................................................ 17 WTCS Summary Scale Report Comparison .............................................................. 18 National Summary Scale Report Comparison ........................................................... 19 Appendices Student Satisfaction Inventory Survey Instrument ................................................... 20 Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Campus Item List of Questions 2013 .................... 25 Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Additional Questions 2013 ....................... 26 Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2014 i Fox Valley Technical College Executive Summary Fox Valley Technical College conducts the Student Satisfaction survey as an ongoing effort to gather feedback from students across the district. Understanding students' experiences and satisfaction is important in our efforts to enrich the student experience and to make Fox Valley Technical College a more student-centered college. The results of this effort provide the college with valuable information that will be used for student success initiatives, strategic planning and continuous improvement. The Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI) was conducted in November 2013 to evaluate academic, instructional and student support services from the students’ point of view. Program instructors distributed 2,496 paper copies within classrooms and 1,851 (74.2%) completed the paper survey. This report highlights the results of the SSI survey including college participation and representation, key demographic longitudinal comparisons and key findings. College Participation and Representation Figure 1 Significant efforts were invested in preplanning and gathering college-wide demographics to conduct this survey with the goal of obtaining a comprehensive representation of student satisfaction across the entire College. In Figure 1, the number of students responding shows the increasing numbers of students participating in the SSI with 1,508 for 2009, 1,810 for 2011, and 1,851 for 2013. Figure 2 and Figure 3 demonstrate regional and division representation across the Fox Valley Technical College district. Students from all district campuses were included in the SSI survey. Figure 2 Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2014 ii Fox Valley Technical College It is important to the college that not only students from all district campuses are represented, but students from all divisions are likewise represented in the SSI. Figure 3 displays the results of representation for each division. Figure 3 Percent of Division Participation 2013: 1,620 Total 29% 2011: 1,663 Total 27% 19% 19% 15% 16% 15% 15% 14% 12% 8% 8% 1% Business & Service 3% General Studies Health Information Technology 2011 Mfg & Ag Public Safety Technologies Transp. & Construction 2013 Key Demographic Comparisons Key demographics are summarized below for the 2009, 2011 and 2013 results. Age 2009 2011 2013 18 and under 6.8% 7.3% 10.2% 19 to 24 47.3% 46.0% 50.8% 25 to 34 22.8% 24.9% 23.0% 35 to 44 10.9% 11.0% 9.8% 45 and over 12.3% 10.8% 6.3% The diversity of student age groups represented in the survey sample has changed slightly in some areas from 2007 to 2013. There is an increasing trend in the percentage of students under age 24 and a decreasing trend in students age 25 and above. Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2014 iii Fox Valley Technical College Educational Goals 2009 2011 2013 Associate Degree 68.8% 67.6% 70.1% Vocation/Technical Program 14.7% 12.3% 8.7% Transfer To Another Institution 3.3% 6.0% 6.7% Certification 6.3% 8.0% 6.1% Self-Improvement/Pleasure 0.1% 0.9% 1.8% Job Related Training 3.3% 2.8% 3.6% Other Educational Goal 2.9% 2.5% 3.7% A higher percentage of students from 2009 and 2011 to 2013 are focused on an Associate Degree, and there is a noted decrease in students indicating that their goal is a Vocational/Technical Program. Employment 2009 2011 2013 Full-time off campus 24.1% 22.9% 28.4% Part-time off campus 40.5% 43.8% 44.8% Full-time on campus 1.2% 1.6% 1.4% Part-time on campus 3.0% 4.0% 2.7% 31.2% 27.7% 22.7% Not employed A higher percentage of students from 2009 and 2011 to 2013 are employed full-time off campus. A lower percentage of students from 2009 and 2011 to 2013 are not employed. Disabilities 2009 2011 2013 Yes-Disability 9.4% 11.1% 11.8% No-Disability 90.6% 89.0% 88.8% A slightly higher percentage of students from 2009 and 2011 to 2013 are identified as having a disability. Complete demographic trends are available on the FVTC Longitudinal Demographic Summary. Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2014 iv Fox Valley Technical College Key Findings This report identifies the areas that matter most to students, how satisfied they are in having their expectations met, and where there is room for improvement. It also highlights how FVTC compares with the comparison groups of WTCS (Wisconsin Technical College System) and national community colleges. Key findings include strengths, challenges, benchmarks and trends. Meeting Student Satisfaction Expectations The 2013 survey results demonstrate a consistent average student satisfaction mean ratings for the 2009, 2011 and 2013 results. How has your college experience met your expectations? 2009 2011 2013 AVG Mean score comparison. 4.79 4.90 4.84 4.84 Overall satisfaction with your experience at FVTC. 2009 2011 2013 AVG Mean score comparison. 5.53 5.62 5.58 5.58 If you had to do it over again, would you enroll here? 2009 2011 2013 AVG Mean score comparison. 5.77 5.84 5.80 5.80 2009 72.7% 22.6% 4.8% 2011 74.2% 21.6% 4.3% 2013 72.8% 21.7% 5.5% AVG 73.2% 21.9% 4.9% Institution was my 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice or Lower An average of 95.1% of students chose Fox Valley Technical College as their first or second choice. Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2014 v Fox Valley Technical College Institutional Summary The survey results are summarized in an institutional summary of twelve scales (categories) to provide an overview of student satisfaction. Table 1 below shows an increase in the Satisfaction mean for eleven of the twelve categories from 2009 to 2013. Interestingly, the Importance mean rating is decreasing for each of the twelve scales as listed in Table 2. A complete listing of the questions that make up each category can be found in the Institutional Scale Report. Table 1. Satisfaction Means for 2009, 2011 and 2013 Institutional Summary of Satisfaction 1. Student Centeredness 2. Instructional Effectiveness 3. Responsiveness to Diverse Populations 4. Campus Support Services 5. Safety and Security 6. Academic Advising/Counseling 7. Admissions and Financial Aid 8. Academic Services 9. Registration Effectiveness 10. Service Excellence 11. Concern for the Individual 12. Campus Climate 2009 5.49 5.52 5.48 5.03 5.05 5.40 5.04 5.36 5.33 5.28 5.36 5.42 2011 5.58 5.61 5.51 5.14 5.15 5.42 5.25 5.42 5.43 5.39 5.42 5.43 2013 5.56 5.57 5.53 5.14 5.07 5.34 5.31 5.46 5.41 5.38 5.40 5.50 2009 5.93 6.08 N/A 5.25 5.75 6.05 5.87 5.85 6.04 5.80 6.06 5.90 2011 6.04 6.27 N/A 5.33 5.84 6.13 5.98 5.94 6.14 5.90 6.15 6.00 2013 5.94 6.16 N/A 5.32 5.76 6.00 5.88 5.83 6.03 5.79 6.05 5.91 Table 2. Importance Means for 2009, 2011 and 2013 Institutional Summary of Importance 1. Student Centeredness 2. Instructional Effectiveness 3. Responsiveness to Diverse Populations 4. Campus Support Services 5. Safety and Security 6. Academic Advising/Counseling 7. Admissions and Financial Aid 8. Academic Services 9. Registration Effectiveness 10. Service Excellence 11. Concern for the Individual 12. Campus Climate Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2014 vi Fox Valley Technical College Strengths Strengths equal high importance and high satisfaction. For the following items, FVTC ranked in the top half of importance and the top 25% of satisfaction scores. The quality of instruction I receive in most of my classes is excellent. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their fields. The quality of instruction in the vocational/technical programs is excellent. I am able to experience intellectual growth here. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about my program requirements. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus. Program requirements are clear and reasonable. Challenges Challenges equal high importance and low satisfaction or large performance gap. These items ranked in the top half of importance and the bottom 25% of satisfaction scores or top 25% of performance gaps. Classes are scheduled at times that are convenient for me. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. Faculty are understanding of students' unique life circumstances. Faculty provide timely feedback about student progress in a course. This school does whatever it can to help me reach my educational goals. Benchmarks Benchmark results provide an overview of how students’ perceptions compare with other technical colleges across the state and nationally. The SSI results are benchmarked against previous college results, other Wisconsin Technical College System results, and national college results. Below are the 2013 strengths which are benchmarked against the following comparisons. FVTC Comparison 2013 to 2011 The quality of instruction I receive in most of my classes is excellent. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their fields. The quality of instruction in the vocational/technical programs is excellent. I am able to experience intellectual growth here. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about my program requirements. FVTC Comparison with Wisconsin Technical College System (2009-2013) The quality of instruction I receive in most of my classes is excellent. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their fields. The quality of instruction in the vocational/technical programs is excellent. I am able to experience intellectual growth here. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about my program requirements. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus. Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2014 vii Fox Valley Technical College FVTC Comparison with National Colleges Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their fields. The quality of instruction in the vocational/technical programs is excellent. I am able to experience intellectual growth here. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about my program requirements. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus. Program requirements are clear and reasonable. The campus is safe and secure for all students. Nearly all classes deal with practical experiences and applications. Trends in Student Satisfaction The results of the SSI are studied and analyzed for trends affecting the college. Information is provided in the figures below on trends recognized for 2013. Figure 4 A consistent 95% of students choose FVTC as their first or second choice for college. Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2014 viii Fox Valley Technical College Figure 5 Importance in Making Decision to Enroll 6.3 6.2 6.14 6.1 6 5.97 5.9 5.8 6.18 Cost 5.92 Academic Reputation 5.98 5.87 5.81 5.79 5.7 5.6 Financial Aid 5.58 5.5 2009 2011 2013 Cost is increasingly important to students when choosing to enroll at FVTC. Figure 6 Age 56 50.8 46 47.27 19 to 24 45.98 25 to 34 36 26 22.75 24.94 22.95 35 to 44 18 and under 16 6 10.87 6.82 11 7.31 10.18 9.8 2009 2011 2013 The percentage of ages 19 to 24 is increasingly represented and the percentage of ages of 35 to 44 has decreased over the three reported years of results. Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2014 ix Fox Valley Technical College Figure 7 Educational Goals 68.00 68.80 70.12 67.62 Associate Degree 58.00 48.00 38.00 28.00 18.00 Vocation/Technical Program 14.65 8.00 2009 12.3 8.68 2013 2011 The percentage of students choosing educational goals of associate degree are increasing as conversely the percentage of students choosing vocation/technical programs is decreasing. Figure 8 The three year average (mean) remains steady for overall satisfaction. Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2014 x Fox Valley Technical College Figure 9 Satisfaction Means Trending Upward 5.6 5.48 5.4 5.42 Responsiveness to Diverse Populations 5.53 5.5 5.46 5.51 5.43 5.42 Campus Climate 5.36 5.31 Academic Services 5.25 5.2 Admissions and Financial Aid 5.04 5 2009 2011 2013 Survey questions were summarized into twelve scales (categories). These four scales demonstrate areas of satisfaction are trending higher over the three year results. Figure 10 Importance Means Trending Downward 6.3 6.27 Instructional Effectiveness 6.2 6.1 6.14 6.13 6.08 6.05 6.04 Registration Effectiveness 6.03 6 6 5.94 5.9 5.9 5.8 6.16 5.85 5.8 Academic Advising/Counseling Academic Services 5.83 5.79 Service Excellence 5.7 2009 2011 2013 These five scales demonstrating areas of importance to students are trending lower over the three year results. Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2014 xi Fox Valley Technical College Table 3. Employability Essentials Employability Essentials My general education coursework has prepared me to Adapt to Change in the workplace. My general education coursework has prepared me to Think Critically and Creatively in the workplace. My occupational/technical coursework has prepared me to Adapt to Change in the workplace. My occupational/technical coursework has prepared me to Think Critically and Creatively in the workplace. My general education coursework has prepared me to Communicate Effectively and Respectfully in the workplace. My general education coursework has prepared me to Work Collaboratively in the workplace. My occupational/technical coursework has prepared me to Communicate Effectively and Respectfully in the workplace. My occupational/technical coursework has prepared me to Work Collaboratively in the workplace. My general education coursework has prepared me to Act Responsibly in the workplace. My occupational/technical coursework has prepared me to Act Responsibly in the workplace. Importance Satisfaction Performance Gap (Sorted) 6.03 5.46 0.57 6.04 5.56 0.48 6.22 5.76 0.46 6.20 5.84 0.36 6.09 5.74 0.35 6.01 5.66 0.35 6.17 5.83 0.34 6.13 5.79 0.34 6.07 5.73 0.34 6.18 5.91 0.27 Employability Essentials are the skills and behaviors employers want to see demonstrated in the workplace, and they are incorporated into all college courses. On a scale of 1-7, Table 3 demonstrates a high rate of satisfaction for each employability essential as compared to its rating of importance and the resulting performance gap. Using the Results The results of the student satisfaction survey provide useful and comprehensive information to guide college decision-making efforts and action planning. From these results, the college can identify overall strengths, which provide a foundation from which to build as we seek to continually improve. Further, important information is obtained regarding where to focus resources to improve programs and services. FVTC continues to deliver high quality services that students expect and are satisfied with. The information from this report will be further analyzed, specific strengths and challenges will be studied for their implications on the College; and detailed information will be shared with all divisions. The information from this satisfaction data provides: Direction for student success initiatives Guidance in strategic planning efforts Input as part of continuous quality improvement efforts Offer information for accreditation requirements Present nationally-normed satisfaction research for recruitment efforts Allow for data-driven decision making Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2014 xii Fox Valley Technical College Interpretive Definitions and Descriptions Purpose and Background The intent of this survey data is for use as one of the multiple elements considered in evaluation of student satisfaction with College services and facilities. Using this approach, teams are encouraged to consider these results along with other quantitative sources of feedback from other surveys or metrics related to a particular area of the College, as well as qualitative sources of feedback such as observation, focus groups, interviews and contacts of a non-metric nature (e.g., complaints). Viewing an individual situation from multiple perspectives enables the team to identify patterns of evidence that are consistently pointing to an issue that needs improvement. Survey Instrument The Noel-Levitz survey instrument asks students to respond to each item on a 1 to 7 Likert scale, with 7 being high. Each item describes an expectation. Students rate how important it is to meet this expectation and how satisfied they are with the College in meeting this expectation. The College Effectiveness Department conducted the survey with students in a sample of core program courses. Students in these classes were asked to complete the survey during the class period. Both associate degree and diploma program-declared students are typically in these classes, as are undeclared program students who may have been taking a program course. Definition of Performance Gap Each scale contains three areas of measurement: importance, satisfaction, and performance gap. The performance gap is simply the importance score minus the satisfaction score. The larger the performance gap, the greater the discrepancy between what students expect and their level of satisfaction with the current situation. The smaller the performance gap, the better the institution is doing at meeting student expectations. It is important to consider all of the information provided. Focusing on only one area of measurement (such as the performance gap) likely will result in overlooking areas of students’ experiences that they value most. Question Groupings by Institutional Category The Student Satisfaction Survey is conducted regularly to document change over time and to facilitate improvement in student experiences and satisfaction. Each college division is provided with a customized report to facilitate improvement efforts. The survey results are summarized in an institutional summary of twelve categories to provide an overview of student satisfaction. The items which contribute to each category can be reviewed within the full college report. The twelve category groupings are as follows: Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2014 xiii Fox Valley Technical College 1. Student Centeredness - campus efforts to convey to students that they are important. This scale measures the extent to which students feel welcomed and valued. 2. Instructional Effectiveness - students’ academic experience, the curriculum, and the campus’s overriding commitment to academic excellence. This comprehensive scale covers areas such as the effectiveness of college faculty in and out of the classroom, content of the courses, and sufficient course offerings. 3. Responsiveness to Diverse Populations - college’s commitment to specific groups of students enrolled at FVTC, e.g., under-represented populations; students with disabilities; commuters; parttime students; and older, returning learners. 4. Campus Support Services - quality of support programs and services which students utilize to make their educational experiences more meaningful and productive. This scale covers a variety of areas. 5. Safety and Security - college’s responsiveness to students’ personal safety and security on campus. This scale measures the effectiveness of both security personnel and campus facilities. 6. Academic Advising and Counseling - comprehensiveness of the academic advising program. The advising area is evaluated on the basis of knowledge, competence, and personal concern for student success, as well as on approachability. 7. Admissions and Financial Aid - college’s ability to enroll students in an effective manner. This scale covers issues such as competence and knowledge of admissions counselors, as well as the effectiveness and availability of financial aid programs. 8. Academic Services - services students utilize to achieve their academic goals. These services include the library, computer labs, tutoring, and study areas. 9. Registration Effectiveness - issues associated with registration and billing. This scale also measures the college’s commitment to making this process as smooth and effective as possible. 10. Service Excellence - perceived attitude of FVTC staff, especially front-line staff, toward students. This scale pinpoints the areas of the campus where quality service and personal concern for students are rated most and least favorably. 11. Concern for the Individual - college’s commitment to treating each student as an individual. Those groups who frequently deal with students on a personal level (e.g., faculty, advisors, etc.) are included in this assessment. 12. Campus Climate - extent to which the college provides experiences that promote a sense of campus pride and feelings of belonging. This scale also assess the effectiveness of institution’s channels of communication for students. Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2014 xiv Fox Valley Technical College Definition of Level of Significance In the survey data reports that Noel-Levitz provides, the level of significance is reported for those items where necessary. This designation is reflected by the number of asterisks which appear behind the mean difference number: No asterisk = No significant difference One asterisk “*” = Difference statistically significant at the .05 level Two asterisks “**” = Difference statistically significant at the .01 level Three asterisks “***” = Difference statistically significant at the .001 level The greater the number of asterisks, the greater the confidence in the significance of this difference, and the greater the likelihood that this difference did not occur by chance. For example: The statistical significance at the .05 level indicates that there are five chances in 100 that the difference between your institution’s satisfaction score and the comparison group satisfaction score would occur due to chance alone. The .01 level indicates a one in 100 chance. The .001 level indicates a one in 1,000 chance. Limitations The survey was administered in the classroom. The effects of various administration modes (e.g., direction given to students) on results are unknown. The survey could be slightly biased due to stacking of courses, specialty courses that only meet once or early dismissal of courses. The emphasis of this report is based on a sample and not necessarily a representative sample of all of the courses taught at this level. Acknowledgement Program area Team Leads and Department Chairs throughout all locations were instrumental in conducting this survey. The College Effectiveness Department acknowledges the assistance of management, instructors and support professionals in administering this survey. Information and language were used from Noel Levitz resources for descriptions, definitions, and interpretations. These resources include the Noel-Levitz, Inc. “Satisfaction-Priorities Surveys Interpretive Guide” and “Reviewing and Sharing Your Satisfaction Data”. For more information about the 2014 Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory Report, contact Shiela Kahler at Fox Valley Technical College, College Effectiveness at [email protected]. Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2014 xv Fox Valley Technical College Fox Valley Technical College 2013 Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Results 2014 Survey Report Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 1 Fox Valley Technical College Longitudinal Summaries FVTC Longitudinal Demographic Summary for 2009, 2011 and 2013 GENDER Female Male 2009 44.0% 56.0% 2011 45.6% 54.4% 2013 45.4% 54.6% AGE 18 and under 19 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 and over 6.8% 47.3% 22.8% 10.9% 12.3% 7.3% 46.0% 24.9% 11.0% 10.8% 10.2% 50.8% 23.0% 9.8% 6.3% ETHNICITY African-American American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian or Pacific Islander Caucasian/White Hispanic Other race Race - Prefer not to respond 0.8% 1.2% 2.7% 87.0% 3.0% 1.8% 3.6% 1.5% 1.2% 3.3% 86.7% 2.3% 1.0% 4.0% 2.4% 1.3% 4.5% 81.9% 3.7% 1.8% 4.4% CURRENT ENROLLMENT STATUS Day Evening Weekend 80.5% 19.2% 0.3% 82.8% 17.1% 0.1% 80.7% 18.9% 0.4% CLASS LOAD Full-time Part-time 77.7% 22.3% 76.3% 23.7% 70.8% 29.2% CLASS LEVEL 1 Year or less 2 Years 3 Years 4 or More Years 40.7% 37.0% 14.5% 7.8% 43.9% 34.8% 14.9% 6.4% 44.2% 31.3% 16.6% 7.9% Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 2 Fox Valley Technical College EDUCATIONAL GOALS Associate Degree Vocation/Technical Program Transfer To Another Institution Certification Self-Improvement/Pleasure Job Related Training Other Educational Goal 2009 68.8% 14.7% 3.3% 6.3% 0.8% 3.3% 2.9% 2011 67.6% 12.3% 6.0% 8.0% 0.9% 2.8% 2.5% 2013 70.1% 8.7% 6.7% 6.1% 1.2% 3.6% 3.7% EMPLOYMENT Full-time off campus Part-time off campus Full-time on campus Part-time on campus Not employed 24.1% 40.5% 1.6% 3.0% 31.2% 22.9% 43.8% 1.6% 4.0% 27.7% 28.4% 44.8% 1.4% 2.7% 22.7% CURRENT RESIDENCE Residence hall Own house Rent room or apt off campus Parent's home Other residence 1.5% 28.4% 34.0% 31.7% 4.5% 0.3% 26.0% 37.6% 31.0% 5.1% 1.0% 21.1% 36.1% 35.6% 6.2% RESIDENCE CLASSIFICATION In-state Out-of-state International (not U.S. citizen) 97.9% 0.3% 1.8% 98.9% 0.2% 0.9% 96.5% 0.8% 2.7% DISABILITIES Yes-Disability No-Disability 9.4% 90.6% 11.0% 89.0% 11.2% 88.8% Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 3 Fox Valley Technical College FVTC Longitudinal Institutional Summary 2009, 2011 and 2013 The Importance and Satisfaction mean ratings for each of the twelve categories are listed for 2009, 2011 and 2013. The Noel-Levitz survey instrument asks students to respond to each item on a 1 to 7 Likert scale, with 7 being high. TABLE 4 Student Centeredness Instructional Effectiveness Responsiveness to Diverse Populations Campus Support Services Safety and Security Academic Advising/ Counseling Admissions and Financial Aid Satisfaction Change 2009 2011 2013 2009 2011 2013 2009 2011 2013 2013-2011 Importance Satisfaction Gap 5.93 6.04 5.94 5.49 5.58 5.56 0.44 0.46 0.38 -0.02 6.17 6.27 6.16 5.52 5.61 5.57 0.65 0.66 0.59 -0.04 5.48 5.51 5.53 0.02 5.25 5.33 5.32 5.03 5.14 5.14 0.22 0.19 0.18 0.00 5.75 5.84 5.76 5.05 5.15 5.07 0.70 0.69 0.69 -0.08* 6.05 6.13 6.00 5.40 5.42 5.34 0.65 0.71 0.66 -0.08* 5.87 5.98 5.88 5.04 5.25 5.31 0.83 0.73 0.57 0.06 Academic Services 5.85 5.94 5.83 5.36 5.42 5.46 0.49 0.52 0.37 0.04 Registration Effectiveness 6.04 6.14 6.03 5.33 5.43 5.41 0.71 0.71 0.62 -0.02 Service Excellence 5.80 5.90 5.79 5.28 5.39 5.38 0.52 0.51 0.41 -0.01 Concern for the Individual 6.06 6.15 6.05 5.36 5.42 5.40 0.70 0.73 0.65 -0.02 Campus Climate 5.90 6.00 5.91 5.42 5.53 5.50 0.48 0.47 0.41 -0.03 * Difference statistically significant at the .05 level The table above illustrates the increasing Satisfaction mean ratings, along with the rising Importance mean ratings. A performance gap is calculated by simply subtracting the Satisfaction score from the Importance score. The larger the performance gap, the greater the discrepancy between what students expect and their level of satisfaction with the current situation. The smaller the performance gap, the better the institution is doing at meeting student expectations. The gap between the Importance and Satisfaction mean ratings from the table above are summarized below. Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 4 Fox Valley Technical College FVTC Fall 2013 to Fall 2011 Results Institutional Summary Item Report for Each Question TABLE 5 December 2013 Item 01. Most students feel a sense of belonging here. 02. Faculty care about me as an individual. 03. The quality of instruction in the vocational/technical programs is excellent. 04. Security staff are helpful. 05. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 06. My academic advisor is approachable. 07. Adequate financial aid is available for most students. 08. Classes are scheduled at times that are convenient for me. 09. Internships or practical experiences are provided in my degree/certificate program. 10. Child care facilities are available on campus. 11. Security staff respond quickly in emergencies. 12. My academic advisor helps me set goals to work toward. 13. Financial aid awards are announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning. 14. Library resources and services are adequate. 15. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts. December 2011 Importance Satisfaction / SD Gap Importance Satisfaction / SD Gap 5.54 5.50 / 1.25 0.04 5.66 5.59 / 1.20 0.07 Satisfaction Difference -0.09* 6.05 6.29 5.62 5.69 / / 1.27 1.22 0.43 0.60 6.11 6.38 5.68 5.68 / / 1.29 1.22 0.43 0.70 -0.06 0.01 5.12 6.06 4.91 5.52 / / 1.56 1.43 0.21 0.54 5.13 6.18 4.77 5.51 / / 1.57 1.41 0.36 0.67 0.14* 0.01 6.11 6.11 5.52 5.40 / / 1.52 1.56 0.59 0.71 6.27 6.23 5.64 5.39 / / 1.47 1.56 0.63 0.84 -0.12* 0.01 6.34 5.21 / 1.53 1.13 6.44 5.19 / 1.52 1.25 0.02 5.97 5.33 / 1.43 0.64 6.06 5.35 / 1.47 0.71 -0.02 4.30 4.68 / 1.49 -0.38 4.15 4.72 / 1.49 -0.57 -0.04 5.56 4.94 / 1.41 0.62 5.69 4.9 / 1.42 0.79 0.04 5.75 5.05 / 1.62 0.70 5.84 5.07 / 1.60 0.77 -0.02 5.91 5.18 / 1.52 0.73 6.03 5.00 / 1.62 1.03 0.18** 5.81 6.28 5.49 5.34 / / 1.35 1.58 0.32 0.94 5.90 6.39 5.4 5.25 / / 1.42 1.57 0.50 1.14 0.09 0.09 Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 5 Fox Valley Technical College Institutional Summary Item Report for Each Question TABLE 5 December 2013 Item 16. The college shows concern for students as individuals. 17. Personnel in the Veterans' Services program are helpful. 19. This campus provides effective support services for displaced homemakers. 20. Financial aid counselors are helpful. 21. There are a sufficient number of study areas on campus. 22. People on this campus respect and are supportive of each other. 23. Faculty are understanding of students' unique life circumstances. 24. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure. 25. My academic advisor is concerned about my success as an individual. 26. Library staff are helpful and approachable. 27. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 28. It is an enjoyable experience to be a student on this campus. 29. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 30. The career services office provides students with the help they need to get a job. 31. The campus is safe and secure for all students. 32. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about my program requirements. 33. Admissions counselors accurately portray the campus in their recruiting practices. 34. Computer labs are adequate and accessible. December 2011 Importance Satisfaction / SD Gap Importance Satisfaction / SD Gap 6.04 5.31 / 1.45 0.73 6.12 5.22 / 1.49 0.90 Satisfaction Difference 0.09 4.74 4.82 / 1.35 -0.08 4.49 4.67 / 1.26 -0.18 0.15** 4.95 4.86 / 1.34 0.09 4.95 4.77 / 1.28 0.18 0.09 5.80 5.79 5.18 5.51 / / 1.49 1.39 0.62 0.28 5.86 5.92 5.02 5.45 / / 1.54 1.41 0.84 0.47 0.16** 0.06 5.94 5.57 / 1.22 0.37 6.00 5.59 / 1.23 0.41 -0.02 6.15 5.42 / 1.44 0.73 6.21 5.41 / 1.44 0.80 0.01 5.84 5.98 5.33 5.17 / / 1.47 1.65 0.51 0.81 5.95 6.13 5.47 5.28 / / 1.42 1.62 0.48 0.85 -0.14** -0.11 5.56 5.97 6.11 5.37 5.67 5.71 / / / 1.39 1.20 1.29 0.19 0.30 0.40 5.60 6.07 6.23 5.29 5.64 5.75 / / / 1.41 1.22 1.27 0.31 0.43 0.48 0.08 0.03 -0.04 6.21 5.51 / 1.41 0.70 6.33 5.51 / 1.45 0.82 0 5.78 5.25 / 1.31 0.53 5.97 5.23 / 1.32 0.74 0.02 6.17 5.79 / 1.18 0.38 6.23 5.89 / 1.15 0.34 -0.10* 6.24 5.69 / 1.47 0.55 6.41 5.83 / 1.44 0.58 -0.14** 5.66 5.25 / 1.35 0.41 5.74 5.28 / 1.37 0.46 -0.03 6.10 5.58 / 1.44 0.52 6.26 5.51 / 1.47 0.75 0.07 Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 6 Fox Valley Technical College Institutional Summary Item Report for Each Question TABLE 5 December 2013 December 2011 Importance Satisfaction / SD Gap Importance Satisfaction / SD Gap 35. Policies and procedures regarding registration and course selection are clear and well-publicized. 36. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 37. Faculty take into consideration student differences as they teach a course. 6.04 5.45 / 1.37 0.59 6.14 5.40 / 1.38 0.74 Satisfaction Difference 0.05 6.11 5.76 / 1.23 0.35 6.2 5.85 / 1.16 0.35 -0.09* 6.05 5.36 / 1.37 0.69 6.13 5.40 / 1.39 0.73 -0.04 38. The student center is a comfortable place for students to spend their leisure time. 39. The amount of student parking space on campus is adequate. 40. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about the transfer requirements of other schools. 41. Admissions staff are knowledgeable. 42. The equipment in the lab facilities is kept up to date. 43. Class change (drop/add) policies are reasonable. 44. I generally know what's happening on campus. 45. This institution has a good reputation within the community. 46. Faculty provide timely feedback about student progress in a course. 47. There are adequate services to help me decide upon a career. 48. Counseling staff care about students as individuals. 49. Admissions counselors respond to prospective students' unique needs and requests. 50. Tutoring services are readily available. 51. There are convenient ways of paying my school bill. 5.42 5.35 / 1.33 0.07 5.44 5.37 / 1.34 0.07 -0.02 6.07 4.33 / 1.95 1.74 6.14 4.64 / 1.87 1.5 -0.31*** 5.84 5.15 / 1.51 0.69 5.95 5.25 / 1.47 0.7 -0.1 5.99 6.08 5.52 5.64 / / 1.31 1.28 0.47 0.44 6.11 6.27 5.52 5.70 / / 1.34 1.34 0.59 0.57 0 -0.06 5.95 5.54 / 1.34 0.41 6.05 5.57 / 1.38 0.48 -0.03 5.25 5.14 / 1.49 0.11 5.37 5.24 / 1.42 0.13 -0.10* 6.06 5.97 / 1.17 0.09 6.15 6.04 / 1.13 0.11 -0.07 6.14 5.42 / 1.42 0.72 6.24 5.40 / 1.42 0.84 0.02 5.96 5.46 / 1.37 0.50 6.05 5.50 / 1.30 0.55 -0.04 5.95 5.39 / 1.41 0.56 6.04 5.39 / 1.46 0.65 0 5.79 5.32 / 1.35 0.47 5.87 5.23 / 1.39 0.64 0.09 5.57 6.04 5.22 5.45 / / 1.40 1.43 0.35 0.59 5.6 6.11 5.14 5.52 / / 1.47 1.42 0.46 0.59 0.08 -0.07 Item Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 7 Fox Valley Technical College Institutional Summary Item Report for Each Question TABLE 5 December 2013 December 2011 Importance Satisfaction / SD Gap Importance Satisfaction / SD Gap 52. This school does whatever it can to help me reach my educational goals. 53. The assessment and course placement procedures are reasonable. 54. Faculty are interested in my academic problems. 6.12 5.40 / 1.36 0.72 6.26 5.43 / 1.42 0.83 Satisfaction Difference -0.03 5.90 5.49 / 1.26 0.41 6.01 5.44 / 1.33 0.57 0.05 5.94 5.30 / 1.37 0.64 6.05 5.38 / 1.39 0.67 -0.08 55. Academic support services adequately meet the needs of students. 56. The business office is open during hours which are convenient for most students. 57. Administrators are approachable to students. 58. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their fields. 59. New student orientation services help students adjust to college. 60. Billing policies are reasonable. 61. Faculty are usually available after class and during office hours. 62. Bookstore staff are helpful. 63. I seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 64. Nearly all classes deal with practical experiences and applications. 65. Students are notified early in the term if they are doing poorly in a class. 66. Program requirements are clear and reasonable. 67. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. 68. On the whole, the campus is wellmaintained. 69. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus. 5.83 5.33 / 1.3 0.50 5.94 5.34 / 1.33 0.60 -0.01 5.77 5.30 / 1.38 0.47 5.87 5.43 / 1.33 0.44 -0.13** 5.88 6.32 5.39 5.91 / / 1.36 1.16 0.49 0.41 5.96 6.47 5.43 5.96 / / 1.36 1.19 0.53 0.51 -0.04 -0.05 5.69 5.32 / 1.47 0.37 5.75 5.35 / 1.42 0.40 -0.03 5.91 6.12 5.41 5.65 / / 1.34 1.32 0.50 0.47 6.02 6.25 5.45 5.74 / / 1.36 1.25 0.57 0.51 -0.04 -0.09* 5.84 5.91 5.50 5.22 / / 1.49 1.52 0.34 0.69 5.99 6.06 5.57 5.19 / / 1.47 1.60 0.42 0.87 -0.07 0.03 6.16 5.66 / 1.31 0.50 6.29 5.76 / 1.26 0.53 -0.10* 5.98 4.86 / 1.65 1.12 6.09 4.85 / 1.65 1.24 0.01 6.22 5.70 / 1.29 0.52 6.35 5.70 / 1.31 0.65 0.00 5.71 4.99 / 1.56 0.72 5.85 4.93 / 1.56 0.92 0.06 6.12 5.99 / 1.14 0.13 6.21 6.13 / 1.01 0.08 -0.14*** 6.23 5.89 / 1.24 0.34 6.34 5.95 / 1.18 0.39 -0.06 Item Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 8 Fox Valley Technical College Institutional Summary Item Report for Each Question TABLE 5 December 2013 Item 70. I am able to experience intellectual growth here. 71. My general education coursework has prepared me to Adapt to Change in the workplace. 72. My occupational/technical coursework has prepared me to Adapt to Change in the workplace. 73. My general education coursework has prepared me to Think Critically and Creatively in the workplace. 74. My occupational/technical coursework has prepared me to Think Critically and Creatively in the workplace. 75. My general education coursework has prepared me to Work Collaboratively in the workplace. 76. My occupational/technical coursework has prepared me to Work Collaboratively in the workplace. 77. My general education coursework has prepared me to Communicate Effectively and Respectfully in the workplace. 78. My occupational/technical coursework has prepared me to Communicate Effectively and Respectfully in the workplace. 79. My general education coursework has prepared me to Act Responsibly in the workplace. 80. My occupational/technical coursework has prepared me to Act Responsibly in the workplace. 81. Institution's commitment to part-time students? December 2011 Importance Satisfaction / SD Gap Importance Satisfaction / SD Gap 6.28 5.87 / 1.21 0.41 6.38 5.99 / 1.11 0.39 6.03 5.46 / 1.42 0.57 6.22 5.76 / 1.19 0.46 6.04 5.56 / 1.34 0.48 6.20 5.84 / 1.15 0.36 6.01 5.66 / 1.27 0.35 6.13 5.79 / 1.17 0.34 6.09 5.74 / 1.25 0.35 6.17 5.83 / 1.18 0.34 6.07 5.73 / 1.28 0.34 6.18 5.91 / 1.18 0.27 5.64 / 1.35 Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 9 Satisfaction Difference -0.12** Items 71-80 are custom college questions which changed significantly between 2011 and 2013. 5.63 / 1.28 Fox Valley Technical College 0.01 Institutional Summary Item Report for Each Question TABLE 5 December 2013 Item Importance 82. Institution's commitment to evening students? 83. Institution's commitment to older, returning learners? 84. Institution's commitment to underrepresented populations? 85. Institution's commitment to commuters? 86. Institution's commitment to students with disabilities? 87. Cost as factor in decision to enroll. 88. Financial aid as factor in decision to enroll. 89. Academic reputation as factor in decision to enroll. 90. Size of institution as factor in decision to enroll. 91. Opportunity to play sports as factor in decision to enroll. 92. Recommendations from family/friends as factor in decision to enroll. 93. Geographic setting as factor in decision to enroll. 94. Campus appearance as factor in decision to enroll. 95. Personalized attention prior to enrollment as factor in decision to enroll. * December 2011 Satisfaction / SD 1.41 5.47 / 1.38 Satisfaction Difference 0.04 / 1.37 5.61 / 1.30 0.01 5.46 / 1.33 5.44 / 1.27 0.02 5.40 5.55 / / 1.48 1.37 5.35 5.52 / / 1.42 1.32 0.05 0.03 Satisfaction / SD 5.51 / 5.62 Gap Importance 6.18 5.81 5.92 6.14 5.87 5.98 5.05 4.98 3.12 2.87 4.70 4.64 5.33 5.41 5.02 5.03 5.33 5.33 Difference statistically significant at the .05 level ** Difference statistically significant at the .01 level *** Difference statistically significant at the .001 level Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 10 Fox Valley Technical College Gap Institutional Summary Scale Report by Item TABLE 6 December 2013 Scale/Item Student Centeredness 01. Most students feel a sense of belonging here. 16. The college shows concern for students as individuals. 27. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 28. It is an enjoyable experience to be a student on this campus. 36. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 57. Administrators are approachable to students. Instructional Effectiveness 02. Faculty care about me as an individual. 18. The quality of instruction I receive in most of my classes is excellent. 23. Faculty are understanding of students' unique life circumstances. 29. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 37. Faculty take into consideration student differences as they teach a course. 46. Faculty provide timely feedback about student progress in a course. 54. Faculty are interested in my academic problems. 58. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their fields. 61. Faculty are usually available after class and during office hours. 64. Nearly all classes deal with practical experiences and applications. 65. Students are notified early in the term if they are doing poorly in a class. 66. Program requirements are clear and reasonable. December 2011 Importance Satisfaction / SD Gap Importance Satisfaction / SD Gap 5.94 5.54 5.56 5.5 / / 1.04 1.25 0.38 0.04 6.04 5.66 5.58 5.59 / / 1.01 1.2 0.46 0.07 Satisfaction Difference -0.02 -0.09* 6.04 5.31 / 1.45 0.73 6.12 5.22 / 1.49 0.9 0.09 5.97 6.11 5.67 5.71 / / 1.2 1.29 0.3 0.4 6.07 6.23 5.64 5.75 / / 1.22 1.27 0.43 0.48 0.03 -0.04 6.11 5.76 / 1.23 0.35 6.2 5.85 / 1.16 0.35 -0.09* 5.88 6.16 6.05 6.38 5.39 5.57 5.62 5.67 / / / / 1.36 0.99 1.27 1.25 0.49 0.59 0.43 0.71 5.96 6.27 6.11 6.48 5.43 5.61 5.68 5.72 / / / / 1.36 0.95 1.29 1.26 0.53 0.66 0.43 0.76 -0.04 -0.04 -0.06 -0.05 6.15 5.42 / 1.44 0.73 6.21 5.41 / 1.44 0.8 0.01 6.21 5.51 / 1.41 0.7 6.33 5.51 / 1.45 0.82 0 6.05 5.36 / 1.37 0.69 6.13 5.4 / 1.39 0.73 -0.04 6.14 5.42 / 1.42 0.72 6.24 5.4 / 1.42 0.84 0.02 5.94 5.3 / 1.37 0.64 6.05 5.38 / 1.39 0.67 -0.08 6.32 5.91 / 1.16 0.41 6.47 5.96 / 1.19 0.51 -0.05 6.12 5.65 / 1.32 0.47 6.25 5.74 / 1.25 0.51 -0.09* 6.16 5.66 / 1.31 0.5 6.29 5.76 / 1.26 0.53 -0.10* 5.98 4.86 / 1.65 1.12 6.09 4.85 / 1.65 1.24 0.01 6.22 5.7 / 1.29 0.52 6.35 5.7 / 1.31 0.65 0 Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 11 Fox Valley Technical College Institutional Summary Scale Report by Item TABLE 6 December 2013 Scale/Item 69. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus. 81. Institution's commitment to part-time students? 82. Institution's commitment to evening students? 83. Institution's commitment to older, returning learners? 84. Institution's commitment to underrepresented populations? 85. Institution's commitment to commuters? 86. Institution's commitment to students with disabilities? Campus Support Services 10. Child care facilities are available on campus. 17. Personnel in the Veterans' Services program are helpful. 19. This campus provides effective support services for displaced homemakers. 30. The career services office provides students with the help they need to get a job. 38. The student center is a comfortable place for students to spend their leisure time. 47. There are adequate services to help me decide upon a career. 59. New student orientation services help students adjust to college. Safety and Security 04. Security staff are helpful. 11. Security staff respond quickly in emergencies. 24. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure. 31. The campus is safe and secure for all students. December 2011 Satisfaction Difference -0.06 Importance Satisfaction / SD Gap Importance Satisfaction / SD Gap 6.23 5.89 / 1.24 0.34 6.34 5.95 / 1.18 0.39 5.64 / 1.35 5.63 / 1.28 0.01 5.51 / 1.41 5.47 / 1.38 0.04 5.62 / 1.37 5.61 / 1.3 0.01 5.46 / 1.33 5.44 / 1.27 0.02 5.4 5.55 / / 1.48 1.37 5.35 5.52 / / 1.42 1.32 0.05 0.03 5.32 4.3 5.14 4.68 / / 1.1 1.49 0.18 -0.38 5.33 4.15 5.14 4.72 / / 1.05 1.49 0.19 -0.57 0 -0.04 4.74 4.82 / 1.35 -0.08 4.49 4.67 / 1.26 -0.18 0.15** 4.95 4.86 / 1.34 0.09 4.95 4.77 / 1.28 0.18 0.09 5.78 5.25 / 1.31 0.53 5.97 5.23 / 1.32 0.74 0.02 5.42 5.35 / 1.33 0.07 5.44 5.37 / 1.34 0.07 -0.02 5.96 5.46 / 1.37 0.5 6.05 5.5 / 1.3 0.55 -0.04 5.69 5.32 / 1.47 0.37 5.75 5.35 / 1.42 0.4 -0.03 5.76 5.12 5.56 5.07 4.91 4.94 / / / 1.1 1.56 1.41 0.69 0.21 0.62 5.84 5.13 5.69 5.15 4.77 4.9 / / / 1.07 1.57 1.42 0.69 0.36 0.79 -0.08* 0.14* 0.04 5.84 6.17 5.33 5.79 / / 1.47 1.18 0.51 0.38 5.95 6.23 5.47 5.89 / / 1.42 1.15 0.48 0.34 -0.14** -0.10* Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 12 Fox Valley Technical College Institutional Summary Scale Report by Item TABLE 6 December 2013 Scale/Item 39. The amount of student parking space on campus is adequate. Academic Advising/Counseling 06. My academic advisor is approachable. 12. My academic advisor helps me set goals to work toward. 25. My academic advisor is concerned about my success as an individual. 32. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about my program requirements. 40. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about the transfer requirements of other schools. 48. Counseling staff care about students as individuals. 52. This school does whatever it can to help me reach my educational goals. Admissions and Financial Aid 07. Adequate financial aid is available for most students. 13. Financial aid awards are announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning. 20. Financial aid counselors are helpful. 33. Admissions counselors accurately portray the campus in their recruiting practices. 41. Admissions staff are knowledgeable. 49. Admissions counselors respond to prospective students' unique needs and requests. Academic Services 14. Library resources and services are adequate. 21. There are a sufficient number of study areas on campus. 26. Library staff are helpful and approachable. 34. Computer labs are adequate and accessible. December 2011 Importance Satisfaction / SD Gap Importance Satisfaction / SD Gap 6.07 4.33 / 1.95 1.74 6.14 4.64 / 1.87 1.5 Satisfaction Difference -0.31*** 6 6.11 5.75 5.34 5.52 5.05 / / / 1.2 1.52 1.62 0.66 0.59 0.7 6.13 6.27 5.84 5.42 5.64 5.07 / / / 1.17 1.47 1.6 0.71 0.63 0.77 -0.08* -0.12* -0.02 5.98 5.17 / 1.65 0.81 6.13 5.28 / 1.62 0.85 -0.11 6.24 5.69 / 1.47 0.55 6.41 5.83 / 1.44 0.58 -0.14** 5.84 5.15 / 1.51 0.69 5.95 5.25 / 1.47 0.7 -0.1 5.95 5.39 / 1.41 0.56 6.04 5.39 / 1.46 0.65 0 6.12 5.4 / 1.36 0.72 6.26 5.43 / 1.42 0.83 -0.03 5.88 6.11 5.31 5.4 / / 1.11 1.56 0.57 0.71 5.98 6.23 5.25 5.39 / / 1.12 1.56 0.73 0.84 0.06 0.01 5.91 5.18 / 1.52 0.73 6.03 5 / 1.62 1.03 0.18** 5.8 5.66 5.18 5.25 / / 1.49 1.35 0.62 0.41 5.86 5.74 5.02 5.28 / / 1.54 1.37 0.84 0.46 0.16** -0.03 5.99 5.79 5.52 5.32 / / 1.31 1.35 0.47 0.47 6.11 5.87 5.52 5.23 / / 1.34 1.39 0.59 0.64 0 0.09 5.83 5.81 5.79 5.46 5.49 5.51 / / / 1.02 1.35 1.39 0.37 0.32 0.28 5.94 5.9 5.92 5.42 5.4 5.45 / / / 1 1.42 1.41 0.52 0.5 0.47 0.04 0.09 0.06 5.56 6.1 5.37 5.58 / / 1.39 1.44 0.19 0.52 5.6 6.26 5.29 5.51 / / 1.41 1.47 0.31 0.75 0.08 0.07 Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 13 Fox Valley Technical College Institutional Summary Scale Report by Item TABLE 6 December 2013 Scale/Item 42. The equipment in the lab facilities is kept up to date. 50. Tutoring services are readily available. 55. Academic support services adequately meet the needs of students. Registration Effectiveness 05. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 08. Classes are scheduled at times that are convenient for me. 15. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts. 35. Policies and procedures regarding registration and course selection are clear and well-publicized. 43. Class change (drop/add) policies are reasonable. 51. There are convenient ways of paying my school bill. 56. The business office is open during hours which are convenient for most students. 60. Billing policies are reasonable. 62. Bookstore staff are helpful. Service Excellence 05. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 22. People on this campus respect and are supportive of each other. 26. Library staff are helpful and approachable. 27. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 44. I generally know what's happening on campus. 57. Administrators are approachable to students. 62. Bookstore staff are helpful. December 2011 Importance Satisfaction / SD Gap Importance Satisfaction / SD Gap 6.08 5.64 / 1.28 0.44 6.27 5.7 / 1.34 0.57 Satisfaction Difference -0.06 5.57 5.83 5.22 5.33 / / 1.4 1.3 0.35 0.5 5.6 5.94 5.14 5.34 / / 1.47 1.33 0.46 0.6 0.08 -0.01 6.03 6.06 5.41 5.52 / / 1 1.43 0.62 0.54 6.14 6.18 5.43 5.51 / / 0.94 1.41 0.71 0.67 -0.02 0.01 6.34 5.21 / 1.53 1.13 6.44 5.19 / 1.52 1.25 0.02 6.28 5.34 / 1.58 0.94 6.39 5.25 / 1.57 1.14 0.09 6.04 5.45 / 1.37 0.59 6.14 5.4 / 1.38 0.74 0.05 5.95 5.54 / 1.34 0.41 6.05 5.57 / 1.38 0.48 -0.03 6.04 5.45 / 1.43 0.59 6.11 5.52 / 1.42 0.59 -0.07 5.77 5.3 / 1.38 0.47 5.87 5.43 / 1.33 0.44 -0.13** 5.91 5.84 5.79 6.06 5.41 5.5 5.38 5.52 / / / / 1.34 1.49 1.02 1.43 0.5 0.34 0.41 0.54 6.02 5.99 5.9 6.18 5.45 5.57 5.39 5.51 / / / / 1.36 1.47 0.96 1.41 0.57 0.42 0.51 0.67 -0.04 -0.07 -0.01 0.01 5.94 5.57 / 1.22 0.37 6 5.59 / 1.23 0.41 -0.02 5.56 5.97 5.25 5.37 5.67 5.14 / / / 1.39 1.2 1.49 0.19 0.3 0.11 5.6 6.07 5.37 5.29 5.64 5.24 / / / 1.41 1.22 1.42 0.31 0.43 0.13 0.08 0.03 -0.10* 5.88 5.84 5.39 5.5 / / 1.36 1.49 0.49 0.34 5.96 5.99 5.43 5.57 / / 1.36 1.47 0.53 0.42 -0.04 -0.07 Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 14 Fox Valley Technical College Institutional Summary Scale Report by Item TABLE 6 December 2013 Scale/Item 63. I seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 67. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. Concern for the Individual 02. Faculty care about me as an individual. 16. The college shows concern for students as individuals. 25. My academic advisor is concerned about my success as an individual. 29. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 48. Counseling staff care about students as individuals. Campus Climate 01. Most students feel a sense of belonging here.Faculty care about me as an individual. 02. 16. The college shows concern for students as individuals. 22. People on this campus respect and are supportive of each other. 27. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 28. It is an enjoyable experience to be a student on this campus. 31. The campus is safe and secure for all students. 36. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 44. I generally know what's happening on campus. 45. This institution has a good reputation within the community. 52. This school does whatever it can to help me reach my educational goals. December 2011 Importance Satisfaction / SD Gap Importance Satisfaction / SD Gap 5.91 5.22 / 1.52 0.69 6.06 5.19 / 1.6 0.87 Satisfaction Difference 0.03 5.71 4.99 / 1.56 0.72 5.85 4.93 / 1.56 0.92 0.06 6.05 6.05 6.04 5.4 5.62 5.31 / / / 1.13 1.27 1.45 0.65 0.43 0.73 6.15 6.11 6.12 5.42 5.68 5.22 / / / 1.13 1.29 1.49 0.73 0.43 0.9 -0.02 -0.06 0.09 5.98 5.17 / 1.65 0.81 6.13 5.28 / 1.62 0.85 -0.11 6.21 5.51 / 1.41 0.7 6.33 5.51 / 1.45 0.82 0 5.95 5.39 / 1.41 0.56 6.04 5.39 / 1.46 0.65 0 5.91 5.54 6.05 6.04 5.5 5.5 5.62 5.31 / / / / 0.98 1.25 1.27 1.45 0.41 0.04 0.43 0.73 6 5.66 6.11 6.12 5.53 5.59 5.68 5.22 / / / / 0.94 1.2 1.29 1.49 0.47 0.07 0.43 0.9 -0.03 -0.09* -0.06 0.09 5.94 5.57 / 1.22 0.37 6 5.59 / 1.23 0.41 -0.02 5.97 6.11 5.67 5.71 / / 1.2 1.29 0.3 0.4 6.07 6.23 5.64 5.75 / / 1.22 1.27 0.43 0.48 0.03 -0.04 6.17 5.79 / 1.18 0.38 6.23 5.89 / 1.15 0.34 -0.10* 6.11 5.76 / 1.23 0.35 6.2 5.85 / 1.16 0.35 -0.09* 5.25 5.14 / 1.49 0.11 5.37 5.24 / 1.42 0.13 -0.10* 6.06 5.97 / 1.17 0.09 6.15 6.04 / 1.13 0.11 -0.07 6.12 5.4 / 1.36 0.72 6.26 5.43 / 1.42 0.83 -0.03 Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 15 Fox Valley Technical College Institutional Summary Scale Report by Item TABLE 6 December 2013 December 2011 Importance Satisfaction / SD Gap Importance Satisfaction / SD Gap 57. Administrators are approachable to students. 59. New student orientation services help students adjust to college. 5.88 5.69 5.39 5.32 / / 1.36 1.47 0.49 0.37 5.96 5.75 5.43 5.35 / / 1.36 1.42 0.53 0.4 Satisfaction Difference -0.04 -0.03 63. I seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 67. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. 5.91 5.22 / 1.52 0.69 6.06 5.19 / 1.6 0.87 0.03 5.71 4.99 / 1.56 0.72 5.85 4.93 / 1.56 0.92 0.06 Scale/Item * Difference statistically significant at the .05 level ** Difference statistically significant at the .01 level *** Difference statistically significant at the .001 level Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 16 Fox Valley Technical College Benchmark Comparisons TABLE 7: Summary Comparison – 2013 Benchmarks So far, how has your college experience met your expectations? 1=Much worse than expected 2=Quite a bit worse than I expected 3=Worse than I expected 4=About what I expected 5=Better than I expected 6=Quite a bit better than I expected 7=Much better than expected Rate your overall satisfaction with your experience here thus far. 1=Much worse than expected 2=Quite a bit worse than I expected 3=Worse than I expected 4=About what I expected 5=Better than I expected 6=Quite a bit better than I expected 7=Much better than expected All in all, if you had to do it over, would you enroll here again? 1=Much worse than expected 2=Quite a bit worse than I expected 3=Worse than I expected 4=About what I expected 5=Better than I expected 6=Quite a bit better than I expected 7=Much better than expected Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 17 FVTC WTCS National 4.84 4.92 4.84 1% 1% 7% 35% 28% 13% 13% 1% 1% 6% 32% 27% 14% 15% 1% 1% 6% 35% 24% 12% 16% 5.58 5.66 5.47 0% 1% 5% 9% 16% 44% 21% 0% 2% 5% 7% 15% 45% 24% 1% 2% 5% 11% 16% 40% 21% 5.80 5.92 5.72 1% 3% 3% 8% 11% 32% 39% 1% 3% 3% 6% 8% 33% 43% 2% 4% 3% 8% 10% 30% 39% Fox Valley Technical College WTCS Summary Scale Report Comparison Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 18 Fox Valley Technical College National Summary Scale Report Comparison Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 19 Fox Valley Technical College Fox Valley Technical College APPENDIX Survey Instrument Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 20 Fox Valley Technical College Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 21 Fox Valley Technical College Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 22 Fox Valley Technical College Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 23 Fox Valley Technical College Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 24 Fox Valley Technical College Questions 71 – 80, please respond to the following on page 3 of the survey form. Question # 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 Continue using importance rating in left columns and level of satisfaction rating in right columns. My general education coursework has prepared me to Adapt to Change in the workplace. My occupational/technical coursework has prepared me to Adapt to Change in the workplace. My general education coursework has prepared me to Think Critically and Creatively in the workplace. My occupational/technical coursework has prepared me to Think Critically and Creatively in the workplace. My general education coursework has prepared me to Work Collaboratively in the workplace. My occupational/technical coursework has prepared me to Work Collaboratively in the workplace. My general education coursework has prepared me to Communicate Effectively and Respectfully in the workplace. My occupational/technical coursework has prepared me to Communicate Effectively and Respectfully in the workplace. My general education coursework has prepared me to Act Responsibly in the workplace. My occupational/technical coursework has prepared me to Act Responsibly in the workplace. COMMENTS: Please write any additional comments below. Your Program Name: ____________________________________ Continue on other side Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 25 Fox Valley Technical College Question 112. Find your Program Major, then fill in the 4-digit Major Code on page 4 of the survey form. Code 2001 2002 2003 2004 2103 2005 2104 2105 2106 2006 2089 2007 2008 2009 2010 2019 2011 2012 2013 2014 2087 2015 2088 2090 2016 2017 2018 2086 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2107 2108 2026 2027 2109 2028 2030 2031 2032 2020 2034 2035 2091 2033 2036 2037 2038 2040 2092 2093 2110 2041 2111 Program Major Accounting Accounting Assistant Administrative Professional Aeronautics – Pilot Training (AAS) Aeronautics – Professional Pilot (TD) Agri-Business/Science Technology Agribusiness Agronomy Technician Agribusiness Dairy Technician Agribusiness Management Technician Agriculture Equipment Service Technician (TD) Agriculture Power Equipment (AAS) Aircraft Electronics Airframe & Powerplant Mechanics Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Associate Applied Engineering Technology Applied Instrumentation & Process Control Automation Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Technician Automated Manufacturing Systems Technician Automotive Maintenance Technician Automotive Technician Automotive Technician – Imports Automotive Technology Automotive Technology – Imports Automotive Technology GM ASEP Banking & Financial Services Broadcast Captioning Business Management Construction Management Technology Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Academy Culinary Arts Dental Assistant Dental Hygienist Diesel Construction Equip Service Tech (FABTECH) Diesel Engine Service Technician (FABTECH) Diesel Equipment Mechanic (TD) Diesel Equipment Technology (AAS) Diesel Power Generation & Marine Service Tech (FABTECH) Early Childhood Education Electrical Engineering Technology Electricity Electro-Mechanical Technology Electronic & Computer Engineering Technology Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Tech - Paramedic Energy & Environmental Engineering Technology Engineering Electronics Design & Manufacturing Farm Business & Production Management Farm Operation Fire Protection Technician Food Service Production Forensic Science Health Information Technology Homeland Security and Asset Protection Management Horticulture Technician Horticulture/Landscape Specialist Code 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2094 2095 2047 2096 2048 2097 2049 2050 2051 2112 2098 2113 2052 2053 2054 2114 2055 2084 2056 2057 2099 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2115 2074 2075 2077 2076 2100 2101 2078 2079 2080 2102 2085 2116 2081 2082 2083 Program Major Hotel and Restaurant Management Human Resources Individualized Technical Studies Industrial Welding Technician Interior Design Interior Design – Commercial Design Interior Design – Kitchen & Bath Design IT - Computer Support Specialist (AAS) IT - Help Desk Support Specialist (TD) IT - Network Specialist IT - Network Systems Administration IT – Software Developer IT - Web Development & Design Specialist Judicial Reporting Laboratory Science Assistant (TD) Laboratory Science Technician (AAS) Law Enforcement Machine Tool Technician Management Development (Supervisory Mgmt) Marketing Mechanical CAD Drafting (TD) Mechanical Design Technology (AAS) Medical Administrative Professional Medical Assistant Medical Coding Specialist Medical Office Assistant Meeting & Event Management Metal Fabrication/Welding Natural Resources Technician Nursing - Associate Degree Nursing Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Office Assistant Outdoor Power Equipment Technician Package and Label Printing (TD) Package and Label Printing Technician (AAS) Paralegal Paramedic Technician Pharmacy Technician Practical Nursing Printing (TD) Printing and Publishing (AAS) Production Welding Professional Communications Residential Building Construction Safety Engineering Technology Supply Chain Management Technical Studies-Journeyworker Truck Driving Vehicle Refinishing & Repair Technology Wildland Fire Crew (TD) Wildland Firefighter (AAS) Wind Energy Technology Wood Manufacturing Technology Other Not in a program Question 113. I attend most of my courses at: Please fill in the 1-digit location code on page 4 of the survey form. 1 2 3 Appleton Campus Neenah Fire Training Center Regional Center Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2013 4 5 6 Oshkosh – Riverside Campus Oshkosh – Other Alternative Delivery (i.e. On-line) 26 Fox Valley Technical College