ASSOCIATE OF ARTS PROGRAM ASSESSMENT- COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2007
This survey of students who are about to graduate from the HCC A.A. Program in the Spring of 2007 is being conducted to develop insights about our A.A. graduates and their perceptions of the program.

The findings will be used to gauge the program's quality and to guide modifications of the program to improve student learning/satisfaction.

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Your sex/gender:
Female Male
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Your age:
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How many semesters did it take to complete the A.A. Degree (including enrollment at other colleges)? 		4 or fewer 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
Other, please specify::
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What are your principal 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, what is that college/university? (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
Other, please specify::
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What is your ultimate academic goal?
Associate of Arts Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree Doctorate or Professional Degree
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To what degree were your initial 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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Students who complete an Associate of Arts 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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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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Mathematical knowledge/reasoning
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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 HCC

Didn't Use/Not Applicable Poor Fair Good Excellent
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Quality of counseling for my HCC A.A. 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 A.A. Degree
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Scheduling of A.A. classes to 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 Admission and Records
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Assistance you received from Financial Aids Office
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Overall quality of classroom facilities
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Overall quality of the campus facilities/grounds
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Overall quality of the library
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Your feeling of personal security on the campus
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Overall quality of the education you received at HCC

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What were some of the BEST aspects of the HCC Associate of Arts Program?
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What are the worst aspects of the HCC A.A. Program and what should we do to improve those aspects?
MAHALO FOR COMPLETING THE SURVEY!