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SVCC Student experience
We are interested in learning more about your experience as a student at Sauk Valley Community College. Your responses will help us better understand students' goals, experiences, and challenges.
Your responses are completely anonymous. The survey should take approximately 5 - 8 minutes to complete.
1.
What is your primary educational goal?
Complete an Associate degree
Complete a Career certificate
Transfer to another college/university
Complete general education courses
Gain skills for employment
Gain skills for advancement in my career
For my personal development
Not sure yet
Other education goal (please share):
2.
How many credit hours are you currently taking this semester?
1-5
6-8
9-11
12-14
15 or more
Not currently enrolled
3.
Which statement best describes your enrollment history at SVCC?
I have mostly attended part time.
I have mostly attended full time.
I have switched between part-time and full-time enrollment more than once.
Not sure
4.
Have you ever stopped attending SVCC for one or more semesters before returning?
Yes
No
5.
When do you expect to complete your current degree, certificate, or credential?
Within 6 months
6–12 months
1–2 years
More than 2 years
I am unsure
I am not currently pursuing a degree, certificate, or credential
6.
Which college services, resources, or activities have you used?
*For each of the choices, select Valuable / Not valuable / Did not use
Valuable
Not Valuable
Did not use
Academic advising
Valuable
Not Valuable
Did not use
TRIO Student Support Services
Valuable
Not Valuable
Did not use
Financial aid
Valuable
Not Valuable
Did not use
Counseling services
Valuable
Not Valuable
Did not use
Career services/Career Closet
Valuable
Not Valuable
Did not use
Disability Support Services
Valuable
Not Valuable
Did not use
Peer Mentors
Valuable
Not Valuable
Did not use
Student activities or clubs
Valuable
Not Valuable
Did not use
Learning Commons Tutoring
Valuable
Not Valuable
Did not use
Learning Commons Writing Center
Valuable
Not Valuable
Did not use
Learning Commons Library
Valuable
Not Valuable
Did not use
Student technology support
Valuable
Not Valuable
Did not use
Food/Basic Needs Pantry
Valuable
Not Valuable
Did not use
School Supply Pantry
Valuable
Not Valuable
Did not use
Fitness Center
Valuable
Not Valuable
Did not use
Skyhawk Gaming Nook
Valuable
Not Valuable
Did not use
Other college services, resources, or services you used (please share):
7.
What is/are the main reason(s) you might not seek help from the college? Select all that apply.
I don't know where to go for help.
I don't have time.
I prefer to handle problems myself.
I don't think the college can help.
I am uncomfortable asking for help.
I don't want others to know I am struggling.
I have had difficulty getting help in the past.
I am concerned about the cost.
I don't know what services are available.
Other reasons (please share):
8.
During your time at the college, which factors have caused you to delay taking courses, reduce the number of courses you take, drop a course, or stop attending? Select all that apply.
Work responsibilities
Family or caregiving responsibilities
Cost to attend college
Transportation
Course meeting times were not convenient
Course(s) I needed were not offered
Technology access
Technology skills
Being prepared for academic requirements
Personal circumstances
No sense of belonging
None of these
Other reason you reduced, dropped, or stopped taking courses (please share):
9.
When you encounter a problem that could interfere with your ability to complete a course, how likely are you to seek help from the college?
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Somewhat unlikely
Very unlikely
Not at all likely
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Somewhat unlikely
Very unlikely
Not at all likely
10.
Which of the following supports would help you to stay enrolled?
Select your top three responses.
Help choosing courses
Help understanding program requirements
Help choosing a program of study or career
Help applying for financial aid
Emergency financial assistance
Mental health/ personal well-being support
Tutoring
Technology assistance
Flexible course schedules
Childcare
Transportation
Other supports that would help you stay enrolled (please share):
11.
What else would you like Sauk Valley Community College to know about what helps or prevents you from making progress toward your educational goal?
