Transcript Completer Survey - College of the Redwoods

Completer Survey
Institutional Research
College of the Redwoods
November 2012
Who was surveyed?
 Students completing a CTE degree or certificate
between Spring 2006 and Fall 2012
 Sent an electronic survey about their experience at
CR and their employment.
 1360 completers surveyed (1077 HOCC, 283 CTE)
 378 completers responded (278 HOCC, 100 CTE)
 27.8% response rate
What was your main educational
goal?
#
%
Obtain an AA/AS degree
41
83.7%
Obtain a certificate from CR
4
4%
Transfer to another institution
Obtain a child development
permit
0
0%
4
4%
Note: Fifty students surveyed in an initial version of the survey had
ed goal options that varied from those above. Their responses are not included.
No other questions varied.
Did you stop taking courses before
planned?
What was the main reason?
20/100 (20%) reported stopping courses before planned.
Financial issues
Work demands
Retired from employment
Childcare demands
Personal or family healthcare
issues
Other
#
6
4
0
1
2
5
Overall, how satisfied are you with
CR?
Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neutral
Somewhat
dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
#
67
28
2
%
67%
28%
2%
2
1
2%
1%
To what extent do you agree that
CR prepared you with this skill?
Problem solving
Evaluating data
Computing skills (Word, Excel, etc.)
Verbal communication
Work skills (punctuality, time management, etc.)
Written communication
Being safety-minded in the workplace
Skills specifically related to your degree or
certificate
Reading and writing
Math
Awareness of a diverse global community
Ethical decision making
Scientific reasoning
Average
4.38
4.37
4.35
4.26
4.26
4.24
4.23
#
91
91
91
91
91
91
90
4.21
4.18
4.16
4.08
4.05
4.01
47
90
91
90
91
91
Average based on 5 = strongly agree, 4 = somewhat agree, 3 = Neutral, 2 =
Somewhat disagree, 1 = Strongly disagree
Did you continue your education
elsewhere?
No, I did not continue
Yes, at a 4-year public
Yes, at a 2-year public
Yes, at a technical
training institute
Yes, at a 4-year
private
Yes, at a 2-year
private
#
68
13
2
%
73.1%
14.0%
2.2%
7
7.5%
0
0%
3
3.2%
Are you interested in attending CR
again in the future?
Yes, I plan to take…
I am currently taking…
Maybe
No
Yes
0
10
20
30
frequency
40
How would you rate the availability
of jobs in your field of study?
0
Very good
Good
Poor
Very poor
10
20
30
40
50
Did you search for a job after
leaving CR?
#
%
I already had a job in my current field when I attended CR.
27
34%
I already had a job in my current field due to a CR internship.
I was not seeking a job in a particular field when I left CR.
Yes, I am currently looking for a job
in my current field within the local area.
in my current field outside of the local area.
not in a particular field or location.
5
13
6%
16%
21
7
6
27%
9%
8%
No, I did not because…
What is your current employment
status?
Employed in a job related to CR training
Employed in a job not related to CR training
Unemployed and actively seeking
employment
Unemployed and NOT actively seeking
employment
#
46
26
10
%
48.9%
27.7%
10.6%
12
12.8%
Where are you employed?
California
Colorado
Florida
Mississippi
Ohio
Oregon
#
62
1
1
1
1
1
Eureka
Arcata
Davis
Cleveland
Crescent City
Englewood
Ferndale
Folsom
Fortuna
Hoopa
Hopland
Lolita
Sacramento
San Diego
San Fransisco
Scott's Valley
South Lake Tahoe
#
30
15
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
In what industry do you work?
Construction
Professional, Scientific, and Technical
Services
Retail Trade
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Health Care and Social Assistance
Accommodation and Food Services
Manufacturing
Information
Utilities
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Public Administration
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Childcare & Development
Educational Services
Finance and Insurance
#
12
%
17.9%
10
14.9%
9
8
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
13.4%
11.9%
7.5%
6.0%
6.0%
4.5%
4.5%
3.0%
3.0%
1.5%
1.5%
1.5%
1.5%
1.5%
Tell us about your job…..
Before CR
Mean
Average hours worked/week
31.7
Months worked per year
11.2
Hourly Salary
$14.9
Annual Salary
$21,537
SD
9.7
1.9
$9.8
$16,665
After CR
Mean
SD
Average hours worked/week
38.1
10
Months worked per year
11.8
0.7
Hourly Salary
$17.7
$7.3
Annual Salary
$31,875 $17,149.00
n
57
54
55
55
Minimum
5
4
$4.8
$1,440
Maximum
50
12
$56.0
$80,000
n
61
60
60
61
Minimum
10
8.5
$8.0
$3,500
Maximum
60
12
$42.0
$80,000
Tell us about your job
satisfaction…
40
35
30
25
job satisfaction before
attending CR
Job satisfaction after
attending CR
20
15
10
5
0
Very
Satisfied
Somewhat Somewhat
Very
Satisfied dissatisfied dissatisfied