May 2015 Research Briefs from Institutional Research Findings Stemming from Career Expo High School Counselor Survey Spring 2015 Means of Assessment Members of the Counseling Department partnered with the Office of Institutional Research to develop a survey designed to obtain feedback from high school counselors on various aspects of Chaffey s Career Expo. The resulting survey was made up of scaled items (e.g., Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree), closed-ended items (e.g., Yes or No), and open-ended questions. Paper copies were disseminated to high school counselors attending the event. A total of 42 high school counselors completed the survey. Findings Table 1 shows the relative agreement with statements concerning various aspects of the event. Reported responses were on a basis of a four-point scale (1 = Strongly Disagree; 4 = Strongly Agree). As is shown in Table 1, respondents reported being able to clearly identify the academic or student support programs on the basis of the display tables used for the event (Mean Response = 3.79). In addition, they reported that the expo: (a) helped them become aware of Chaffey s academic programs (Mean Response = 3.85), (b) helped them better understand careers and occupations (Mean Response = 3.79), and (c) helped them better understand the benefits of student support services (Mean Response = 3.62). Table 2 shows respondents relative satisfaction with respect to various logistical aspects of the event. Responses were measured on a four-point scale (1 = Very Dissatisfied; 4 = Very Satisfied). As illustrated in Table 2, respondents were satisfied with the various aspects inquired about, particularly the check-in and welcome experience (Mean Response = 3.95) and the campus facilities tour (Mean Response = 3.93). Table 3 illustrates the different academic and student support programs that respondents reported visiting; respondents listed a variety of programs. Table 4 indicates respondents global perspective of the event, including how satisfied they were with the display tables and whether they would recommend Chaffey College to their students. Over 97% of respondents were satisfied with the display tables and over 87% percent felt that the time span of the event was just right. In addition, all respondents indicated that they would recommend Chaffey College to students and over 89% reported that the expo influenced their decision to recommend the college to students. Table 5 illustrates the feedback from respondents reporting that the scheduled day and time (Wednesday from 11:00AM to 2:00PM) was not convenient. Table 6 shows the feedback from respondents about whether they would attend the event if it was held in the fall semester; most respondents reported September and October as favorable months during which to attend the event. Table 7 shows the aspects of the expo that respondents identified as liking best; while wide-ranging responses were offered, most pointed out that they particularly enjoyed the tour. Table 8 illustrates the aspects of the expo that respondents identified as liking least; the most commonly raised point was with respect to walking.
Over 97% of respondents reported being satisfied with the experience at the display tables. Moreover, as illustrated in Table 9, all respondents reported being either very satisfied (86.8%) or moderately satisfied (13.2%) with the expo. Table 10 lists additional input respondents had to offer concerning the even; the majority of comments were positive in nature. Any questions should be directed to the Office of Institutional Research at: (909) 652-6464 or send an email request to giovanni.sosa@chaffey.edu Table 1 The Self-Reported Feedback Concerning Various Aspects of the Career Expo Item 1. Each display table clearly identified the academic or student support program being represented Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Mean 78.9 21.1 0.0 0.0 3.79 2. This event helped me become aware of Chaffey s academic programs 3. This event helped me better understand careers and occupations related to academic programs 85.4 14.6 0.0 0.0 3.85 81.0 16.7 2.4 0.0 3.79 4. This event helped me better understand the benefits of student support services 66.7 28.2 5.1 0.0 3.62 Note. Respondents per item ranged from 38 to 42. Responses ranged from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 4 (Strongly Agree). These findings reflect the responses to Items 1-4 on the HS counselor survey. Table 2 The Self-Reported Satisfaction Concerning Logistical Aspects of the Career Expo Item Very Satisfied Moderately Satisfied Moderately Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied 1. The check-in and welcome experience 95.2 4.8 0.0 0.0 3.95 2. The lunch experience 68.3 24.4 7.3 0.0 3.61 3. The campus facilities tour 92.9 7.1 0.0 0.0 3.93 4. The physical layout of the expo 75.6 24.4 0.0 0.0 3.76 5. The specific location of the expo 85.0 15.0 0.0 0.0 3.85 Note. Respondents per item ranged from 40 to 42. Responses ranged from 1 (Very Dissatisfied) to 4 (Very Satisfied). These findings reflect the responses to Items 5-9 on the HS counselor survey. Mean
Table 3 Open-Ended Listing of the Specific Academic or Student Support Program Display Tables Visited by Respondents (Total Responses = 37) 1. 1. Kinesology; 2. Military; 3. Nutrition; 4. Nursing 2. Aero, auto, arts, bio 3. All except accounting. I ran out of time to visit this station. 4. All of them 5. All, nursing, mechanics, biology, fire, etc 6. As always, chaffey does an outstanding job articulating with the high school counselors! I actually visited all the tables at the expo. I was impressed with the knowledge of the ambassadors who were enthusiastic and energetic. My only observation: the expo needs more space. 7. Auto, nursing, computer science, criminal justice, chem, bio, aeronautics 8. Automotive, biology, aeronautics 9. Computer systems, cisco, corrections, paralegal, accounting, business, real estate, nursing etc. Broadcasting 10. Dps, kineseology, radiology and many others 11. Engineering, fire, journalism 12. Eops, nursing. I picked up several handouts from various tables. I appreciated the list of courses necessary fro each certificate. 13. Fire dept, financial aid, nutrition, career center 14. Fire tech, nursing, admissions, computer information, eops 15. Fire, science 16. Firefighter table, nursing table, student support services table. 17. Hard to hear speaker at the lunch. Maybe inside would be better. Thank you, wonderful event well organized! 18. Honors program, police department 19. I visited all of the tables. 20. I was able to visit all of the academic tables, briefly stopping at each one to pick up handouts. Only had time to speak to a few reps for a few minutes. Didn't speak to all of them, ran out of time (tour group was about to leave), so i didn't visit all the student support tables. 21. International students, honors program, transfer program, business department, geography department. 22. It was really hard to hear the speaker at lunch time. I think maybe the dance room would have been a good choice. 23. Kinesiology, fire tech, nursing, radiology, theatre arts, real estate, automotive/aircraft 24. Lvn, nursing, corrections, bpsychology, many more... 25. Mostly all tables. 26. Nursing 27. Nursing, business, probation, paralegal, food services 28. Nursing, culinary arts, engineering 29. Nursing, firefighting, auto mechanics, pharmacy tech 30. Nursing, kinesiology, business 31. Nursing, military, aviation, auto 32. Photography, auto, aviation, theater arts 33. Sap, sp ed support, admissions, financial aid 34. Tour guides great 35. Transfer; honors; international students; business 36. Visited all the department/academic tables. Not enough time to visit student support tables. 37. Went to the student store
Table 4 Self-Reported Feedback Concerning Respondents Global Views about the Career Expo Item Percent Were you satisfied with the experience at the display tables? (Number of Respondents = 40) Yes 97.5 No 2.5 Was the three hour time span too short, too long, or just right? (Number of Respondents = 40) Too Short 5.0 Too Long 7.5 Just Right 87.5 Would you recommend Chaffey College to your students? (Number of Respondents = 37) Yes 100 No 0.0 Did the expo influence your recommendation of Chaffey College to students? (Number of Respondents = 37) Yes 89.2 No 10.8 Note. These findings stem from responses to Items 11, 13, 17, and 18 of the HS counselor survey.
Table 5 Open-Ended Comments From Those Reporting that a Wednesday from 11:00AM to 2:00PM Was Not a Convenient Day and Time During Which to Hold the Career Expo (Total Responses = 5) 1. A breakfast might be more convenient first thing in the morning 2. I would like to invite some students after school - 3:00-5:00 3. It would also be nice in the evening or weekend so students don't miss school to attend 4. Morning because of work schedule 5. The morning would be better Table 6 Open-Ended Comments Concerning Whether Respondents Would Still Attend the Expo if it Was Held during the Fall Semester (August December; Total Responses =22) 1. Any 2. December 3. End of oct 4. Last week of september. 5. Late september 6. No preference 7. Nov/dec 8. November 9. November 10. November or december 11. October 12. October 13. October 14. October 15. October 16. October 17. Sept 18. Sept or oct 19. Sept/oct 20. Sept/oct 21. September 22. September, october
Table 7 Open-Ended Comments Concerning the Aspects of the Career Expo or Campus Tour Respondents Liked Best (Total Responses = 40) 1. 2nd tour to see aero, auto & bio. 2. All 3. All about the same 4. Biology class 5. Biology/photography 6. Career fair expo 7. Classrooms 8. Having an opportunity to tour the campus and specific classrooms was great. Also, hearing from the instructors about their classes/programs was awesome - much appreciated. 9. I enjoyed the tour and visiting the different academic classes and programs. I was pleasantly surprised to see the modern technology utilized on campus. 10. I enjoyed walking around the campus to view various opportunities at chaffey. I loved walking into the photography studio, computer lab, and the zoology room. It was great to hear the students talk about chaffey and their college experience so far. The students seemed very excited about their classes/major. 11. I like it all! I enjoyed the tour and visiting the tables. I also had a great time watching the drama students rehearse for the play. 12. I liked the information provided for each department 13. Instructors with student in them, working labs 14. Interacting w/faculty 15. Radio broadcasting 16. Seeing the classrooms 17. Services 18. Speaking with students 19. That all of the careers were represented. 20. The airplane shop 21. The classroom visits 22. The knowledge from the people at the booths. 23. The tour and being able to ask students questions 24. The tour itself 25. The tour was awesome! 26. The tours, seeing the actual programs in action was very helpful. 27. The zoology class, aero & auto 28. Theatre, photography 29. Tour 30. Tour all depts. 31. Tour of hands-on courses, bio/zoology, photo, theater arts, broadcasting 32. Tour was very informative especially because the instructors were available 33. Various programs and tour 34. Visiting departments 35. Visiting the classes. 36. Visiting the classrooms and seeing hands-on demos 37. Visiting the labs. 38. Visiting various classrooms, seeing students in action 39. Visiting the class room and talking with the students and professors 40. Walking tour to various classrooms/programs
Table 8 Open-Ended Comments Concerning the Aspects of the Career Expo or Campus Tour Respondents Liked Least (Total Responses = 20) 1. All great 2. All was great 3. Auto 4. Broadcasting 5. Career expo - small area to speak with reps, no sport team rep 6. Career expo was a bit crowded with all of us beginning at the same time 7. Expo part 8. I did like that it was outside, but it was difficult to hear the person speaking (perhaps more speakers set in different location would help). I also wished that more info/updates were given about this upcoming year. I know that this was more of a career expo and that is probably why we did not hear from the services that are offered at chaffey, but i wish that they had presented, sometimes we need the human touch and not just a pamphlet. 9. I liked it all. 10. I particularly did not mind walking all around campus, but i know for some it was difficult. I noticed in my group, some did not finish the tour because they were "too tired". 11. Liked it all. 12. More breaks during the tour would be great 13. No credit for walking - great exercise 14. Somewhat long walk around campus 15. The speaker at the lunch area were hard to hear, it was to open and the sound got lost in the openness of the area. 16. The stairs (lol) 17. The terrain 18. The walking 19. The walking, only because i was having difficulty with my knees at the time. On any other day it would have been fine. 20. The walking...just kidding, all great
Table 9 The Self-Reported Overall Satisfaction with the Career Expo Response Choice Response Frequency Percent of Responses Very Satisfied 33 86.8 Moderately Satisfied 5 13.2 Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.0 Very Dissatisfied 0 0.0 Total Responses 38 100% Note. These findings reflect the responses to Item 19 on the HS counselor survey. Table 10 Additional Open-Ended Feedback Concerning the Career Expo (Total Responses = 17) 1. All staff was wonderful and super friendly. Great job chaffey :) 2. Better sound next time please. 3. Dps 4. Great experience 5. Great job! 6. I thought overall it was a great expo. The chaffey campus is absolutely beautiful. 7. I visited all the tables. 8. I wish my students could have the same experience. 9. It was a great expo. I appreciated seeing all areas that we visited and saw hands on experience. Thank you. 10. Thank you for all the coordination and gifts. You are a great college for our community 11. Thank you! 12. Thanks for your time 13. Very informative and well run. I learned a lot and can pass the info to my students. Both guides did a great job. [Name] did a great job! She deserves a raise. :) 14. Very well planned event 15. Would have like to see the nursing program 16. Would have liked to of seen the athletic program 17. You all did a great job!