2. A. Less than 200 B. Between 200 and 400 C. Between 400 and 600 D. Over 600

3. Over 600 colleges used CCSSE this past spring That includes colleges in 48 states, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario and the Marshall Islands

4.  11%  25%  39%  53%

5. 39% of our students report they never come to class without completing readings or assignments

6.  22%  32%  42%  52%

7. 32% of students say they have worked with instructors on activities other than coursework

8. Obtain an associates degree Obtain or update job related skills Self improvement/personal enjoyment Complete a certificate program

9. The most commonly reported student goal is to obtain an associates degree. This is followed closely by transfer to a 4 year college or university.

10. A. 15% B. 25% C. 35% D. 45%

11. Only 15% of students report Student Loans as a major source of income to pay tuition The first three sources reported are: 1. Personal savings/income 2. Parents or others income 3. Grants and Scholarships

12.  12%  22%  32%  42%

13. 32% of IVCCs respondents say they have children who live with them.

14. A. less than 5% B. about 10% C. about 20% D. more than 25%

15. Approximately 10% of the students responding did not know the highest level of educational achievement one or both parents had received.

16. Student relationships with students, Student relationships with faculty, or Student relationship with administrative personnel and offices

17. We were significantly above the mean on the question about student relationships with administrative personnel and offices. Relationships with other students and with faculty were both near the mean.

18. 5-8 hours 9-12 hours 13-16 hours 17-20 hours

19. The typical IVCC full time instructor reported spending 13-16 hours teaching students in class. Some reported as little as 5-8 hours while others reported as many as 21-30.

20. 5-8 9-12 13-16 17-20

21. Although the most common answer was 1-4 hours per week, the median response was 5-8 hours per week spent grading papers. And yes, over 5% reported spending 21- 30 hours per week grading papers. (Way to go – English!)

22. 1-4 5-8 9-12

23. Although reflecting on one’s teaching is important, 61% said they spend 1-4 hours reflecting and working on ways to improve their teaching. Fortunately no one said 0 hours/week.

24. None 1-4 5-8 More than 8

25. 25% had no interaction with students outside the classroom 65% had between 1 and 4 hours per week 9% had between 5 and 8 hours per week and 2% had more than 8 hours of interaction per week.

26. 1-9% 10-19% 20-29% 30-39% 40-49%

27. The most common answer was 20-29% of class time was used for teacher led discussion (30% of faculty responses). This was followed by 10-19% and 1-9% each (approximately 20% of faculty responses each).

28. 1-3 hours 4-6 hours 7-9 hours 10-12 hours 13-15 hours

29. The most common response for adjunct faculty was they teach 4-6 hrs. per year (30%), followed by 7-9 hrs. per year (23%). Approximately 10% said they teach over 21 hrs. per year, while another 10% said they teach 1-3 hrs. per year.

30. 20% instructor – 80% professor 40% instructor – 60% professor 60% instructor – 40% professor 80% instructor – 20% professor

31. The debate continues as 40% chose instructor and 60% chose professor. Adjuncts overwhelmingly said they were instructors (over other options such as professors and lecturers).

32. 1-4 years 5-9 years 10-19 years 20-29 years 30-39 years 40 or more years

33. 10-19 years college teaching experience was the most common amongst the full time IVCC faculty with 46%. With 23% each, were 10-19 years and 30- 39 years college teaching experience.