The 黑暗爆料APP College Research and Planning Office frequently engages in qualitative and quantitative research focused on telling the stories and experiences of our students, employees, and surrounding community. This research is used to inform decisions across campus and evoke continuous improvement and student-centered change in ways that positively impact our students and the 黑暗爆料APP community as a whole.
Qualitative research at 黑暗爆料APP regularly consists of surveys, focus groups, and/or interviews. Click on a project title below to learn more about the project and access any associated reports and presentations.
A mixed-methods design was used to (1) identify students with basic need insecurities, (2) understand challenges faced by these students and their attitudes towards the college鈥檚 basic need programs, and (3) determine faculty and staff perceptions of basic need insecurity within the college.
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The purpose of this survey was to (1) identify organizational climate factors that may contribute to voluntary employee turnover at 黑暗爆料APP and (2) evaluate the campus climate for diversity through both overall perceptions and individual employee experiences. The results from this survey will be used to inform decisions surrounding the attainment of Objective B.1 of the 2023-2028 黑暗爆料APP Strategic Plan and to support the work of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (IDEAA) committee on campus.
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The purpose of this survey was to give students the opportunity to share their personal experiences with campus conditions, perception of employee diversity, level of student belonging, curriculum inclusivity, safety on campus, and overall perception of Modesto Junior College. The results from this survey will be used to inform decisions surrounding the attainment of Objective B.1.2 of the 2023-2032 黑暗爆料APP Educational Master Plan and to support the work of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (IDEAA) committee on campus.
The purpose of this survey is to (1) identify which factors 黑暗爆料APP students consider when enrolling in courses each semester and (2) examine the impact of student learning motivations, academic integration, degree commitment, institutional commitment, and support services satisfaction on course enrollment.
The purpose of this survey is to (1) identify why students who were enrolled in a specified term decided to not enroll in the subsequent term, and (2) provide a basis for future study and intervention development related to early attrition indicators among 黑暗爆料APP students. The results from this survey will be used to inform decisions surrounding the attainment of Objective C.1 of the 2023-2028 黑暗爆料APP Strategic Plan, Objectives A.3 and B.2 of the 2023-2032 Educational Master Plan, and to support the work of the Strategic Enrollment Management workgroup on campus.
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The purpose of this survey was to identify what students consider to be the major strengths and opportunities for improvement within their declared academic program. The results from this survey are provided to programs as part of their data packet for Program Review. When possible (i.e. when there are at least 30 responses for a department), results are filtered by department to provide the most useful level of data for the Program Review process.
The purpose of this survey was to determine student attitudes toward textbook affordability as well as their satisfaction with ZTC and traditional course materials in the areas of quality, integration, and usability. The results from this survey will be used to inform decisions surrounding the attainment of Objective A.1 of the 2023-2028 黑暗爆料APP Strategic Plan, Goal 1 of the 2021-2023 ZTC Program Plan, and to support the work of the ZTC workgroup on campus.
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The purpose of this survey was to determine faculty attitudes towards ZTC/OER and traditional course materials, while also examining the factors influencing faculty decisions regarding course materials. The results of this survey will be used to inform decisions surrounding the attainment of objective A.1. of the 2023-2028 黑暗爆料APP Strategic Plan, Goal 1 of the 2021-2023 ZTC Program Plan, and to support the work of the ZTC workgroup on campus.
Quantitative research is also frequently conducted at 黑暗爆料APP. Click on a project title below to learn more about the project and access any associated reports and presentations.
This study presents an analysis of academic probation rates among first-time freshmen (FTF) at 黑暗爆料APP from Fall 2021 (2021MFA) to Fall 2024 (2024MFA). The findings highlight trends in first-year and second-year probation rates, persistence to second fall, and disaggregated insights by ethnicity, gender, first-generation status, and income level. Results reveal disparities and declining overall probation rates over time.
The purpose of this study was to (1) identify who enrolls in 黑暗爆料APP's local degree programs, and (2) examine the student educational outcomes compared to their self-selected educational goal at time of application. The results of this study was used to inform decisions made by the General Education Committee at 黑暗爆料APP during the transition to the CAL-GETC model.
The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of 黑暗爆料APP's student support programs on student course retention, course success, Fall-to-Spring persistence, and Fall-to-Fall persistence.
The purpose of this study was to examine the 6-year outcomes of the 黑暗爆料APP Fall 2018 First-Time Student Cohort. This study summarizes trends in transfer, graduation, and enrollment outcomes and highlights where students continue their education, complete programs, or stop attending. Additional insights include patterns among CTE, STEM, and other programs, offering context for student pathways.
