Examined the usefulness of problem-solving training for residence hall coordinators (N=16) and resident assistants (N=69) following an inservice training session. Results indicated residence hall staff viewed the training as satisfactory, but responses varied according to different levels of self-appraisal of problem-solving skills. (JAC)

Under individual reward conditions, sociometric groups were found more likely than random groups to function outside the classroom, whereas under shared reward conditions both types of groups were equally viable. Working in groups did not affect subsequent individual test performance; however, on a joint project, teamwork resulted in better…

Summarizes findings from the Key Performance Indicator Satisfaction Survey administered by Sheridan College in the summer 2000, fall 2000, and winter 2001 terms. This survey was administered in compliance with the Ontario government's efforts to increase the accountability of the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology through the measurement of…

The decision about which college to attend can be daunting. College bound high school students may pore over catalogs, make visits to multiple campuses, and negotiate the intricacies of financial aid. There are a variety of choices, and the most basic of choices involves what type of school to attend. Should it be a well-funded research university…

This study examined teacher education graduates' perceptions of the effects of their educational preparation curriculum on teaching success in their first 3 years in the classroom. Surveys examined respondents' level of satisfaction with content area preparation, preparation in working with diverse students, preparation for developing professional…

This document presents the results of Glendale Community College's (California) 2002 Spring Student Survey, which collects demographic data along with student views of the college. The 2002 survey focused on issues related to planning and evaluation as a result of Glendale's commitment to revisiting the Educational Master Plan. Student responses…

Teachers who participated in invitational institutes of the National Writing Project (NWP) during summer 2005 responded to two surveys: a Client Satisfaction Survey immediately following the institutes, and a Follow-up Survey of Program Impact one year later. The two surveys together assess the quality and usefulness of the institutes for…

This report contains graduate employment data obtained from the 1999-2000 Student Occupational Follow-Up Survey at Parkland College (Illinois). Out of 550 graduates of occupational programs contacted during the summer after graduation, 382 returned surveys (response rate of 70%). Results indicate: (1) about 85% reported they are employed, an…

Research on persistence to degree suggests that students' satisfaction with their institution is a good predictor of successfully completing a baccalaureate degree. This study examines the direct and indirect personal and institutional factors that influence community college transfer students' satisfaction with their baccalaureate institutions…

The City College of San Francisco (CCSF) began, in the fall of 2000, to routinely survey students who petitioned for associate degrees, awards, or certificates in credit programs. The survey is ongoing, with semester updates. It asks students to rate nine areas: (1) How successful were you in achieving what you wanted to do at CCSF? (2) Would you…

This report presents the findings from the Student Development Survey administered to Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) students in the spring 2000 semester. The survey was distributed to students in 23 randomly selected classes at the 5 NVCC campuses. Although the survey sought feedback concerning student satisfaction with NVCC…

This study is based on data collected by the Division of Lifelong Learning at Indiana State University, in fall 2002. The data collected was in the form of a survey questionnaire, mailed to students taking distance courses. The main objective of the study was to analyze student preference for the four types of modalities, designed for the delivery…

This report describes a survey conducted at Johnson County Community College (JCCC) (Kansas) to measure staff perceptions, attitudes, and satisfaction with a variety of aspects of the Success Center/Student Services model, upon which the college's two-year old Success Center is based. Surveys were distributed in December 2001 to 107 Student Center…

During the fall term of 2001, Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) (Virginia) distributed a survey to faculty and staff regarding the information technology facilities and services at the college. A total of 62 surveys were returned, for a response rate of 18.6%. This report details the survey results. Highlights include: (1) overall,…

This report considers the importance that students place on matriculation, the satisfaction students have with matriculation services at Rio Hondo Community College (California), and the performance gap between importance to students and student satisfaction. The report compares the Rio Hondo results with national results and concludes with an…