HCC 2008 CCSSE RESULTS FOR INSTRUCTION

October 17, 2008

OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION

Review of CCSSE Descriptions of HCC Students Discussion of Benchmark Results Item Results Critical Thinking analysis

WHAT IS CCSSE?

Standardized survey developed by the University of Texas at Austin

Created 5 years ago Provides information about effective

practices Self-reported descriptions of students

and their situation 585 colleges have participated 38 item paper and pencil survey

2008 ADMINISTRATION

All Maryland Community Colleges administered CCSSE

At HCC Second time CCSSE was administered

2006 and 2008

64 randomly sampled classes Represented day and evening classes

April selected as testing window Administered in-class by trained campus

volunteers

CCSSE AND THE HCC STRATEGIC PLAN

Vision We aspire to make our great college even

better. Strategic Theme 1

Harford Community College Exemplifies Educational Excellence and Effectiveness

Strategic Theme 2 Harford Community College Provides

Comprehensive Support to Advance Student Success

STRATEGIC THEME 1

HCC Exemplifies Educational Excellence and Effectiveness. Ensure a learning centered culture that fosters

student success. Assess, improve, and advance program design,

content, and delivery of educational programs. Assess, improve, and advance College policies

procedures, and practices to promote successful teaching and learning.

STRATEGIC THEME II

HCC Provides Comprehensive Support to Advance Student Success: Enrich support services for students throughout the

college community. Provide students with the appropriate services to

enhance their marketability in career fields and/or ensure seamless transfer opportunities.

Create a campus climate where students enjoy high level of satisfaction with their college experience.

Enhance opportunities for personal development through superior programs and activities for students.

CHARACTERISTICS OF OUR STUDENTS Demographics Employment Participate in campus activities Family obligations Recommend HCC to others

THE HCC SAMPLECharacteristics

HCC Respondents

HCC Student

Body

Gender

Male 41% 39%

Female 59% 61%

Race Ethnicity

White 76% 80%

African American /Black 10% 10%

Asian 3% 3%

International/foreign 4% 1%

Other 7% 6%

Age

18 - 19 47% 35%

20 - 21 23% 18%

22 - 24 11% 12%

25 - 29 6% 10%

30 - 39 7% 12%

40 + 6% 13%

Student Status

Full time 74% 42%

Part time 26% 58%

EDUCATION AT HCCCharacteristic 2006 2008Most classes taken

Day 64% 69%

Evening 35% 31%

Taken Transitional Courses

Reading 17% 17%

English 24% 23%

Math 39% 32%

Taken or Participated in

Internship, field experience 14% 19%

Honors course 4% 4%

College Orientation course 22% 21%

Study Skills course 10% 8%

WORK AND FAMILY CONSIDERATIONS

Characteristic 2006 2008

Employment

Work 30+ hrs/wk 44% 38%

Work 21- 29 hrs/wk 19% 23%

Have children living at home 27% 27%

Married 20% 22%

First Generation Student

Mother no college experience 50% 42%

Father no college experience 50% 51%

EDUCATION DECISIONS/SUPPORTCharacteristic 2006 2008Supportive friends 77% 77%

Supportive family 86% 88%

Primary goal for attending college

Complete degree 18% 21%

Obtain associate degree 58% 61%

Transfer to 4 year college 58% 59%

Update/obtain job skills 37% 35%

Self-improvement 30% 32%

Change careers 26% 24%

Reasons if student had to withdraw

Working full time 39% 39%

Caring for dependents 25% 26%

Academically unprepared 16% 22%

Lack of Finances 43% 38%

Transfer to 4 year college/university 62% 57%

5 BENCHMARK AREAS LINKED TO STUDENT SUCCESS

Active and Collaborative Learning

Student Effort

Academic Challenge

Student-Faculty Interaction

Support for Learners

HCC CCSSE BENCHMARK RESULTS2006 AND 2008

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47.1 46.6 49.7 51.747.2

HCC 2006

HCC CCSSE BENCHMARK RESULTS2006 AND 2008

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47.1 46.6 49.7 51.747.247.6 48.7 49.9

54.249.8

HCC 2006

HCC 2008

BENCHMARKS – HCC AND OTHER MD COMMUNITY COLLEGES

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50.7 52.4 52.0 52.6 49.947.6 48.7 49.954.2

49.8

Maryland Colleges

HCC

BENCHMARKS – HCC AND MEDIUM SIZED COLLEGES

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49.7 50.0 49.8 49.8 49.647.6 48.7 49.954.2

49.8

Medium Colleges

HCC

QUESTIONS TO ADDRESS WHEN LOOKING AT DETAIL WITHIN EACH BENCHMARK

What does this tell me as a Dean/faculty member?

Where can improvements be made? What are the areas with opportunities for

improvement? How can these findings be used to impact

the HCC Strategic Plan and Divisional goals?

ACTIVE AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING (PERCENT RESPONDING: OFTEN AND VERY OFTEN)

4a. Asked questions in class or contributed to class dis-cussions

4b. Made a class presentations

4f. Worked with other students on projects during class

4g. Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments

4h. Tutored or taught other students

4i. Participated in a community-based project as part of a regular course

4r. Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class

0% 20% 40% 60% 80%

63%

24%

43%

18%

5%

5%

48%

2006

ACTIVE AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING (PERCENT RESPONDING: OFTEN AND VERY OFTEN)

4a. Asked questions in class or contributed to class dis-cussions

4b. Made a class presentations

4f. Worked with other students on projects during class

4g. Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments

4h. Tutored or taught other students

4i. Participated in a community-based project as part of a regular course

4r. Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class

0% 20% 40% 60% 80%

63%

28%

41%

17%

6%

7%

46%

20082006

STUDENT EFFORT (PERCENT RESPONDING: OFTEN AND VERY OFTEN)

4c. Prepared 2 or more drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in

4d. Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information from various sources

4e. Came to class without completing readings or assignments

6b. Read no books on your own not assigned for personal enjoyment or academic enrichment

10a. Spent less 5 or fewer hours preparing for class

13d1. Frequency of peer or other tutoring

13e1. Frequency of going to the skills lab

13h1. Frequency going to computer lab

0% 20% 40% 60% 80%

34%

67%

20%

31%

43%

23%

28%

55%

2006

STUDENT EFFORT (PERCENT RESPONDING: OFTEN AND VERY OFTEN)

4c. Prepared 2 or more drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in

4d. Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information from various sources

4e. Came to class without completing readings or assignments

6b. Read no books on your own not assigned for personal enjoyment or academic enrichment

10a. Spent less 5 or fewer hours preparing for class

13d1. Frequency of peer or other tutoring

13e1. Frequency of going to the skills lab

13h1. Frequency going to computer lab

0% 20% 40% 60% 80%

46%

73%

19%

31%

43%

22%

35%

59%

2008

2006

STUDENT EFFORT (PERCENT RESPONDING: OFTEN AND VERY OFTEN)

4c. Prepared 2 or more drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in

4d. Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information from various sources

4e. Came to class without completing readings or assignments

6b. Read no books on your own not assigned for personal enjoyment or academic enrichment

10a. Spent less 5 or fewer hours preparing for class

13d1. Frequency of peer or other tutoring

13e1. Frequency of going to the skills lab

13h1. Frequency going to computer lab

0% 20% 40% 60% 80%

46%

73%

19%

31%

43%

22%

35%

59%

20082006

ACADEMIC CHALLENGE (PERCENT RESPONDING: OFTEN AND VERY OFTEN)

4p. Worked harder than you though you could to meet an instructors standards or expectations

5b. Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory.

5c. Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information or experience in new ways

5d. Making judgments about the value or soundness of information, arguments, or methods

5e. Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations

5f. Using information you have read or heard to perform a new skill

6a. 1 - 4 assigned textbook, manuals, books+

6c. Written only 1 - 4 papers or reports+

7. Exams in current school year were challenging or very challenging+

9a. This college encourages you to spend significant amounts of time studying

0% 20% 40% 60% 80%

44%

66%

54%

47%

54%

56%

46%

33%

36%

71%

2006

ACADEMIC CHALLENGE (PERCENT RESPONDING: OFTEN AND VERY OFTEN)

4p. Worked harder than you though you could to meet an instructors standards or expectations

5b. Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory.

5c. Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information or experience in new ways

5d. Making judgments about the value or soundness of information, arguments, or methods

5e. Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations

5f. Using information you have read or heard to perform a new skill

6a. 1 - 4 assigned textbook, manuals, books+

6c. Written only 1 - 4 papers or reports+

7. Exams in current school year were challenging or very challenging+

9a. This college encourages you to spend significant amounts of time studying

0% 20% 40% 60% 80%

40%

65%

58%

49%

55%

57%

48%

34%

34%

70%

20082006

STUDENT – FACULTY INTERACTION(PERCENT OF OFTEN AND VERY OFTEN)

4k. Used email to communicate with instructor

4l. Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor

4m. Talked about career plans with an instructor or advisor

4n. Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with instructors outside of class

4o. Received prompt feedback from instructors on your performance

4q. Worked with instructors on activities other than coursework

0% 20% 40% 60% 80%

54%

44%

26%

13%

54%

6%

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STUDENT – FACULTY INTERACTION(PERCENT OF OFTEN AND VERY OFTEN)

4k. Used email to communicate with instructor

4l. Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor

4m. Talked about career plans with an instructor or advisor

4n. Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with instructors outside of class

4o. Received prompt feedback from instructors on your performance

4q. Worked with instructors on activities other than coursework

0% 20% 40% 60% 80%

61%

47%

30%

13%

62%

6%

20082006

STUDENT – FACULTY INTERACTION(PERCENT OF OFTEN AND VERY OFTEN)

4k. Used email to communicate with instructor

4l. Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor

4m. Talked about career plans with an instructor or advisor

4n. Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with instructors outside of class

4o. Received prompt feedback from instructors on your performance

4q. Worked with instructors on activities other than coursework

0% 20% 40% 60% 80%

61%

47%

30%

13%

62%

6%

20082006

SUPPORT OF LEARNERS(PERCENT RESPONDING: QUITE A BIT/VERY MUCH)

9b. HCC provides support you need to help you succeed

9c. HCC encourages contact among divers students groups

9d. HCC helps you cope with non-academic responsibilities

9e. HCC provides support you need to thrive socially

9f. HCC provides financial support you need to afford your education

13a1. Use academic advising often or sometimes+

13b1. Use career counseling often or sometimes+

0% 20% 40% 60% 80%

71%

37%

18%

24%

39%

59%

23%

2006

SUPPORT OF LEARNERS(PERCENT RESPONDING: QUITE A BIT/VERY MUCH)

9b. HCC provides support you need to help you succeed

9c. HCC encourages contact among divers students groups

9d. HCC helps you cope with non-academic responsibilities

9e. HCC provides support you need to thrive socially

9f. HCC provides financial support you need to afford your education

13a1. Use academic advising often or sometimes+

13b1. Use career counseling often or sometimes+

0% 20% 40% 60% 80%

74%

45%

20%

29%

42%

66%

29%

20082006

BENCHMARK COMPARISON OF FULL AND PART TIME STUDENT 2006 AND 2008

0

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53.2 52.156.3 58.2

52.1

43.0 42.9 45.3 47.443.9

Full time Part time All Students

2006

0

20

40

60

80

100

54.2 52.055.6

59.755.2

43.046.3 45.9

50.246.0

Full time Part time All Students

2008

BENCHMARK COMPARISON CREDIT HOURS EARNED 2006 AND 2008

0

20

40

60

80

100

53.649.5

53.957.5

47.044.3 45.7 48.2 49.7 47.0

30+ credits 0-29 credits All Students

2006

0

20

40

60

80

100

54.9 52.4 53.759.4

52.4

44.4 46.6 48.351.7

48.6

Full time Part time All Students

2008

BENCHMARK COMPARISON OF FULL AND PART TIME STUDENT 2006 AND 2008

0

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60

80

100

53.2 52.156.3 58.2

52.1

43.0 42.9 45.3 47.443.9

Full time Part time All Students

2006

0

20

40

60

80

100

54.2 52.055.6

59.755.2

43.046.3 45.9

50.246.0

Full time Part time All Students

2008

2006 BENCHMARK RESULTS FULL AND PART TIME STUDENTS

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53.2 52.156.3 58.2

52.143.0 42.9 45.3 47.4 43.9

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Part time

All Students

2008 BENCHMARK RESULTS FULL AND PART TIME STUDENTS

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54.2 52.0 55.6 59.755.2

43.0 46.3 45.950.2

46.0

Full time

Part time

All Students

USING CCSSE RESULTS TO ASSESS CRITICAL THINKING

Items from CCSSE have been grouped to assess “Critical Thinking”

Based on input from other colleges administering CCSSE

Following slides compare 2006 and 2008 results for all students as well as for full and part time students

CRITICAL THINKING 2006 CCSSE – ALL STUDENTS

Analyzing Ideas Synthesizing/Organizing Making Judgements Applying Theories/Concepts Using Information0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70% 66.2%

54.3%

47.3%

53.5%56.4%

2006 CRITICAL THINKINGFULL AND PART TIME STUDENTS

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62.8%

50.2%

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51.0% 52.5%

71.4%

60.5%

52.6%57.4%

62.2%

Part-TimeFull-Time

CRITICAL THINKING2008 CCSSE – ALL STUDENTS

Analyzing Ideas Synthesizing/Organizing Making Judgements Applying Theories/Concepts Using Information0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%64.5%

58.2%

49.2%

54.8%57.2%

HCC 2008 CCSSE Critical Thinking Skills Results for All Students

2008 CRITICAL THINKINGFULL AND PART TIME STUDENTS

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59.8%

53.1%

44.0%

50.7%52.9%

71.1%

65.3%

56.4%60.4%

63.3%

Part-TimeFull-Time

COMPARISON OF 2006 AND 2008 CRITICAL THINKING

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49.254.8 57.2

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