Absolutely Anonymous: This survey is distributed by Cabrillo's Planning & Research Office (PRO). It is designed to be completely anonymous. Please do not put your name anywhere on the survey. We sincerely want your honest responses to these questions.

The survey questions are arranged by accreditation standard. Your responses go directly to PRO where they will be compiled and the aggregate results will be used to update our Accreditation reports and for college improvement.

Please complete this survey by Friday, April 17, 2015.

Thank you for your participation.

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* 1. In which College component do you primarily work?

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* 2. Please select your constituency group(s).

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* 3. How often do you work directly with students?

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* 4. Please rate your perceptions of Cabrillo College as they relate to Accreditation Standard I: Mission, Academic Quality and Institutional Effectiveness, and Integrity.

For your reference, here is our mission statement:

Cabrillo College is a dynamic, diverse, and responsive educational community dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic, career, and personal development goals.

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Cabrillo’s mission statement guides institutional planning.
Cabrillo is committed to continuous improvement of the student learning process.
College Strategic Plan goals, strategies and objectives are regularly assessed and the results shared with campus constituencies.
Planning processes are reviewed to identify needed areas of improvement.
Institutional planning decisions are based on research data.
Institutional planning decisions are based on personal opinion.
The information from the Planning and Research Office (Fact Book, web site, and planning and research reports) is helpful in getting the information I need.

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* 5. Standard I.B.1 states that, "The institution demonstrates a sustained, substantive and collegial dialogue about student outcomes, student equity, academic quality, institutional effectiveness, and continuous improvement of student learning and achievement."

The commission defines "dialogue" as follows: "When a college community engages in self-reflective discussions, characterized by a free exchange of ideas without the purpose of defending or deciding on a course of action. (ACCJC Standards Glossary, 2012).

In the questions below please refer to dialogue as described above.

  Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently All the time
When talking with your colleagues, how often does the conversation meet the definition of dialogue given above?
How often do conversations with colleagues at Cabrillo prompt self-reflection about student learning and/or improving the College?
How often do you engage in dialogue that is strongly evidence-based?
How often does dialogue guide institutional change?

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* 6. How many hours per week do you spend on the following activites?

  Zero 1 to 2 3 to 4 5 to 6 7 to 8 9+
In dialogue about student learning?
In dialogue about improving College processes?
On committee work (e.g., reading minutes, memos, newsletters, email, attending meetings, etc.)?

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* 7. Where does dialogue take place?

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* 8. In which campus bodies/committees are you involved?

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* 9. Please rate your perceptions of Cabrillo College as they relate to Accreditation Standard II: Student Learning Programs and Support Services

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Faculty present information fairly and objectively to students and others.
College staff present information fairly and objectively to students and others.
Academic freedom is upheld by Cabrillo College.
Cabrillo encourages the use of different teaching methodologies as a response to learning styles of students.
Cabrillo assesses student learning outcomes and uses the results to make improvements.
Cabrillo relies on the faculty (and advisory committees when applicable) to determine competency levels and measurable student learning outcomes.
Cabrillo provides clear and accurate information about courses, programs, degrees, and certificates to its students.
Student support services make significant contributions to student success (e.g., retention, transfers).
Cabrillo evaluates the learning support needs of its students based upon learning outcome assessments to provide services and programs to address those needs.
Counselors and instructors communicate to make sure that students receive accurate information about courses and programs.
Cabrillo provides programs and services that enhance understanding and appreciation of diversity on campus.
The library’s support for instructional programs contributes to student learning outcomes.
The library collection has enough breadth to meet the needs of my students.
In general, the library is sufficiently responsive to faculty input.
Tutoring services provided by Cabrillo support the attainment of student learning outcomes.
Cabrillo provides technology development and training for faculty and staff on a regular basis.

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* 10. During the average school year, how many times do you refer students to the various student support services on campus?

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* 11. Please rate your perceptions of Cabrillo College as they relate to Accreditation Standard III: Resources

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There are sufficient numbers of qualified faculty to support college programs.
There are sufficient numbers of qualified staff to support college services.
Personnel search and selection processes are fair to all applicants.
Search and selection processes are likely to result in hiring personnel who will effectively advance the mission of Cabrillo College.
Evaluation processes are effective in improving the quality of job performance of staff.
Evaluation processes are effective in improving the quality of job performance of faculty.
Evaluation processes are effective in improving the quality of job performance of managers.
Cabrillo provides sufficient opportunities for professional development.
The college’s policies and practices demonstrate appropriate concern for issues of equity and diversity.
Cabrillo links staffing decisions to its institutional planning.
The college has adequate physical accommodations for people with disabilities.
I feel safe on campus during the day.*
I feel safe on campus at night.*
In my office, the equipment, software and network connections used to support teaching, are adequate.
In my classroom, the equipment, software and network connections used to support teaching, are adequate.
The instructional equipment used to support teaching in my classroom(s) is adequate and well maintained.
Information Technology (I.T.) responds to service requests with adequate speed.
Faculty are sufficiently involved in the selection of educational equipment.
College budget priorities are determined by systematic planning.
The work of the Cabrillo Foundation supports the goals of the College Strategic Plan.
Cabrillo attempts to meet the needs of programs and services based on the availability of financial resources.
Appropriate and timely budgetary information is provided regularly throughout Cabrillo.
Cabrillo uses its financial resources wisely and fairly.
Overall, the campus landscaped areas are attractive and safe.*
Overall, the campus buildings provide a safe and healthy environment in which to work and learn.*

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* 12. Please rate your perceptions of Cabrillo College as they relate to Accreditation Standard IV: Leadership and Governance

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My employee bargaining unit is effective in making recommendations to the Governing Board.
Representation by my bargaining unit on the College Planning Council (CPC) is effective in making recommendations with respect to budget policies and planning.
The CPC is an effective channel for staff and faculty ideas regarding institutional decision-making.
Those who represent my constituency group on CPC are effective in making recommendations in my best interest.
The Student Senate has a defined role in participatory governance.
Governing board policies support the quality, integrity and effectiveness of student learning programs and services.
The administration of Cabrillo College provides effective leadership.

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* 13. Additional comments:

Please answer a few transportation questions, below, to provide data for Cabrillo's "Emissions Inventory" report due to the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). Your time and participation are greatly appreciated.

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* 14. At which locations do you currently work (check all that apply)?

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* 15. How many days per week are you generally on campus?

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* 16. Approximately how many miles (one way) is it from your home to Cabrillo College?

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* 17. In an typical week, how do you get to Cabrillo?

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Drive alone
Carpool
Vanpool
Motorcycle
Bus
Bicycle
Walk/Skate
Telecommute
Dropped off
Online class

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* 18. If applicable, approximately how many miles per gallon (MPG) does your car get in highway driving?

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