SPRING 2009 HCC GRADUATE SURVEY
This survey of students who are about to graduate from an HCC Degree or Certificate Program is being conducted to develop insights about graduates and their perceptions of their programs and the college.

The findings will be used to gauge program quality and to guide modifications to improve student learning/satisfaction. Your responses will be anonymous.

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Your sex/gender:
Female Male
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Your age:
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From which HCC Program are you receiving a certificate/degree?
Liberal Arts CARP HSER
ABRP CENT IED
AEC COSM MARRVESL
AERO COSM (Esthetician) OESM
AJ DISL RAC
AMT ECE (Early Childhood) SMP
APTR EIMT WELD
AVIT FT
CA FIRE
Other, please specify::
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What type of degree/certificate are you receiving?
Certificate Associate of Science APC CENT
Associate of Arts Associate of Applied Science
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How many semesters did it take to complete the Degree/certificate (including enrollment at other colleges)?
1 2 3-4 5 - 6 7 - 8 9 or more
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What is your approximate CUMULATIVE GPA at HCC?
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Other colleges attended (check all that apply):
UH-Manoa Windward CC Hawaii CC HPU
Kapiolani CC Maui CC UH-Hilo Chaminade
Leeward CC Kauai CC UH - West Oahu BYU - Hawaii
Other, please specify::
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What are your AFTER GRADUATION PLANS?
Continue at HCC in another major Immediate employment
Transfer to another college Assume family responsibilities
Other, please specify::
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If you plan to transfer from HCC to another college, which college/university do you plan to attend? (check all that apply):
No transfer plan Leeward CC Kauai CC UH- West Oahu BYU- Hawaii
UH-Manoa Windward CC Hawaii CC HPU
Kapiolani CC Maui CC UH-Hilo Chaminade
Other, please specify::
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If you plan to transfer to another college, when do you plan to enroll at that college/university?
No transfer plans Spring of 2010 Within 3 years
Summer or Fall of 2009 Summer or Fall of 2010 Unsure
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When you BEGAN at HCC, what was your ultimate academic goal?
Program Certificate Bachelor's Degree
Associate of Applied Science Master's Degree
Associate of Science Doctorate or Professional Degree
Associate of Arts
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To what degree were your initial academic/program goals met at HCC? 		Not at all Partially Mostly Completely
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If your goals weren't met or changed while at HCC, please explain why/how:
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Now that you have COMPLETED this HCC program, what is your CURRENT ultimate academic goal?
Reached it- no further academic plans Associate of Arts
Program Certificate Bachelor's Degree
Associate of Applied Science Master's Degree
Associate of Science Doctorate or Professional Degree

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Students who complete a college degree should be able to demonstrate competence in an array of general education areas. Please review your educational development and candidly report the degree of confidence you now have in your ability to demonstrate the following competencies/skills.
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GENERAL EDUCATION SKILLS

Poor Fair Good Excellent
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Effective reading (understand and critically evaluate what I read)
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Effective writing (write clearly, concisely, grammatically)
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Effective speaking (communicate clearly, logically, confidently)
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Critical thinking/reasoning (evaluate the legitimacy of what is being stated)
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Mathematical knowledge/reasoning (ability to use mathematics to solve problems)
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Logical reasoning (apply symbolic reasoning skills to solve problems, evaluate arguments, and interpret information)
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Scientific knowledge/reasoning (understand scientific method, data analysis, and basic statistics)
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Social scientific knowledge/reasoning (individual development, social processes, institutions, cultures)
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Historical/cultural knowledge/reasoning (review current events with insights from the past and from various cultural perspectives)
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Aesthetic, artistic, or musical understanding/appreciation
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Appreciation/tolerance for diversity (ethnic, gender, religious, sexual orientation, disabilities, etc...)
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Computer literacy (using computers/software)
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Information retrieval ability (conducting library/online research)
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Ability to examine ethical issues
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Ability to learn independently
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EVALUATION OF OTHER ASPECTS OF THE COLLEGE

Didn't Use/Not Applicable Poor Fair Good Excellent
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Quality of counseling for my HCC classes/program
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Quality of counseling to prepare for transfer to another college/university
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Availability of courses you needed to complete the program/degree
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Scheduling of classes to complete the program and meet your needs
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Assistance you received from your faculty
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Personal attention you received in your classes
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Assistance/Service you received from HCC Admissions
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Assistance/Service you received from HCC Records
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Assistance you received from Financial Aid Office
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Overall quality of classroom/program facilities and equipment
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Overall quality of the campus facilities/grounds (bathrooms, public places, etc.)
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Overall quality of the cafeteria
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Overall quality of the library
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Overall quality of student parking
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Your feeling of personal security on the campus
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Overall quality of Career and Employment Center services
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Overall quality of the education you received at HCC
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Overall, how challenging/rigorous was your HCC educational experience?

Not at all challenging Slightly challenging Quite Challenging Extremely challenging

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What were some of the BEST aspects of your HCC Program?
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What are the worst aspects of your HCC Program and what should we do to improve those aspects?
Your CONFIRMATION CODE is: GRADSURVEY2009

Please write your CONFIRMATION CODE down (or print this page) and

give it to the cashier when you pay your $15 fee for your Certificate or Degree.

MAHALO FOR COMPLETING THE SURVEY!