1. Topic #4 - EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Evidence: PowerPoint of Key Evidence Produced by AC Office of Outcomes Assessments 1

2. Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) and Community College Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (CCFSSE) - Experiential Learning Relate Questions The following slides provide relevant information from student and faculty responses regarding Amarillo College vs. Large Colleges 2009 : projects, written assignments, student preparation for written assignments, service learning, internships/cooperatives, and oral presentations. 2

3. In your experiences at this college during the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following? (1=Never, 2=Sometimes, 3=Often, 4=Very often) StatementAC Mean Large Colleges Mean Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions 2.74 [N=760] 2.88 [N=91,252] Worked with other students on projects during class2.23 [N=756] 2.45* [N=90,265] Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments 1.72 [N=747] 1.84 [N=90,559] Participated in a community-based project as part of a regular course * Indicates statistical significance 1.20 [N=758] 1.30 [N=90,427] 3

4. In your experiences at this college during the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following? (1=Never, 2=Sometimes, 3=Often, 4=Very often) StatementAC Mean Large Colleges Mean Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with instructors outside of class 1.65 [N=757] 1.72 [N=90,313] Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations 2.44 [N=757] 2.53 [N=90,476] Worked with instructors on activities other than coursework 1.31 [N=750] 1.39 [N=89,820] Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class (students, family members, co- workers, etc.) * Indicates statistical significance 2.46 [N=756] 2.55 [N=90,742] 4

5. During the current school year, how much has your coursework at this college emphasized the following mental activities? (1=Very little, 2=Some, 3=Quite a bit, 4=Very much ) StatementAC Mean Large Colleges Mean Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information, or experiences in new ways 2.65 [N=757] 2.72 [N=90,427] Making judgments about the value or soundness of information, arguments, or methods 2.45 [N=760] 2.56 [N=90,517] Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations 2.57 [N=760] 2.65 [N=90,683] Using information you have read or heard to perform a new skill 2.71 [N=761] 2.74 [N=90,972] 5

6. Which of the following have you done, are you doing, or do you plan to do while attending this college? Internship, field experience, co-op experience, or clinical assignment Amarillo College students that have done or plan to do an internship, field experience, co-op experience, or clinical assignment 58% Other Large Community College students that have done or plan to do an internship, field experience, co-op experience, or clinical assignment 57% 6

7. About how many hours do you spend in a typical 7-day week doing each of the following? (0=None, 1=1-5 hours, 2=6-10 hours, 3=11-20 hours, 4=21-30 hours, 5=More than 30 hours) StatementAC Mean Large Colleges Mean Participating in college-sponsored activities (organizations, campus publications, student government, intercollegiate or intramural sports, etc.) 0.19 [N=751] 0.26 [N=89,504] 7

8. Mark the box that best represents the quality of your relationships with people at this college. StatementAC Mean Large Colleges Mean Item Response Choices Other students5.61 [N=752] 5.40 [N=89,790] Responses range from 1 to 7, with scale anchors described as: (1) Unfriendly, unsupportive, sense of alienation (7) Friendly, supportive, sense of belonging Instructors5.88 [N=752] 5.62 [N=89,797] * Responses range from 1 to 7, with scale anchors described as: (1) Unavailable, unhelpful, unsympathetic (7) Available, helpful, sympathetic Administrative personnel and offices 5.50 [N=752] 4.86 [N=89,680]* Responses range from 1 to 7, with scale anchors described as: (1) Unhelpful, inconsiderate, rigid (7) Helpful, considerate, flexible * Indicates statistical significance 8

9. How much has your experience at this college contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following areas? (1=Very little, 2=Some, 3=Quite a bit, 4=Very much ) StatementAC Mean Large Colleges Mean Acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills2.79 [N=753] 2.49 [N=89,471] * Solving numerical problems2.97 [N=750] 2.57 [N=89,359] * Developing clearer career goals2.88 [N=749] 2.63* [N=89,397] Gaining information about career opportunities * Indicates statistical significance 2.79 [N=752] 2.51* [N=89,545] 9

10. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: Kara Larkan-Skinner Director of Outcomes Assessments kdlarkanskinner@actx.edu COPYRIGHT AMARILLO COLLEGE 2OO9 10