Continuing Education Course Evaluation Results: 2007

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1 Continuing Education Course Evaluation Results: 2007 Research Report No Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment Northern Virginia Community College October 2008

2 NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH, PLANNING, AND ASSESSMENT The purpose of the Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment is to conduct analytical studies and provide information in support of institutional planning, policy formulation and decision making. In addition, the office provides leadership and support in research related activities to members of the NOVA community engaged in planning and evaluating the institution s success in accomplishing its mission Wakefield Chapel Road Annandale, VA (703)

3 Table of Contents Table 1: Course and Instructor Evaluation... 1 Table 2: Instructor Ratings... 1 Table 3: Sources Used to Learn About Courses... 2 Table 4: Registration Evaluation... 2 Appendix A... 3 Enrollment in Continuing Education Courses: i

4 Continuing Education Course Evaluation Results: 2007 In 2007, a total of 6,796 students enrolled in 476 continuing education courses offered at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) 1. This report presents the results of course evaluations completed by those students. Table 1 displays responses to three general questions about courses and instructors. Ninetytwo percent of students felt that the course they completed met their expectations, would recommend their instructor to others, and would take another course from the same instructor. Table 1: Course and Instructor Evaluation No No Yes Evaluation Questions Response Total Did the course meet your expectations? 6, % % % 6, % Would you recommend this course instructor to others? 6, % % % 6, % Would you take another course from this instructor? 6, % % % 6, % Table 2 presents ratings provided by students about their course instructors. Ratings were given for six evaluation criteria. The majority of students gave excellent ratings on all criteria; the highest percentage of students gave an excellent rating for Willingness to Answer Questions (81%). Less than 1% of students gave below average or poor ratings on any criterion. Table 2: Instructor Ratings Evaluation Criteria Knowledge of Subject Material Ability to Communicate Preparation of the Class Organization of Course Content and Materials Willingness to Answer Questions Ability to Clarify Difficult Concepts Below No Excellent Good Average Poor No Basis Average Response 5, % 1, % % % % 8 0.1% % 5, % 1, % % % % 4 0.1% % 5, % 1, % % % % % % 4, % 1, % % % % 5 0.1% % 5, % 1, % % % % 5 0.1% % 4, % 1, % % % % % % 1 Appendix A includes a complete listing of continuing education courses and the number of students enrolled. 1

5 Table 3 presents the sources where students first learned about the courses for which they were enrolled. The most common information source was a flyer or brochure (41%). The least common source was the newspaper (6%). Table 3: Sources Used to Learn About Courses Information Source Employer % Flyer/Brochure 2, % Newspaper % Word of Mouth 1, % Other 1, % No Response % Total 6, % Table 4 displays the methods students used to register for classes and satisfaction with the registration process. The most widely used registration method was online registration (38%), followed by in-person registration (35%). Most students (92%) were satisfied with the registration process. Table 4: Registration Evaluation Method Used to Register Fax % In-Person 2, % Mail % Online 2, % Telephone 1, % No Response % Total 6, % Was the Registration Process Satisfactory? Yes 6, % No % No Response % Total 6, % 2

6 Appendix A The table below presents a list of all continuing education classes offered in 2007 and the number of students enrolled in each. In 2007, there were 476 continuing education courses with 6,796 students enrolled. Enrollment in Continuing Education Courses: 2007 Course Title w 9 0.1% w 9 0.1% 2 Young 2 Retire 8 0.1% 2003 Server Infrastructure 1 0.0% 2004 Server Infrastructure 1 0.0% 2005 Server Infrastructure 1 0.0% 2006 Server Infrastructure 1 0.0% 60 + Fitness 3 0.0% A+ Certification 2 0.0% A+ Certification Preparation Hardware % A+ Software 7 0.1% Accent Improvement % Accent Reduction % Access Level I 8 0.1% Adobe Dreamweaver % Adobe Flash Introduction 9 0.1% Adobe Illustrator Level I 5 0.1% Adobe Illustrator CS % Adobe Illustrator CS % Adobe Illustrator CS % Adobe Illustrator CS % Adobe Illustrator CS % Adobe Illustrator CS % Adobe Illustrator CS % Adobe Photoshop 5 0.1% Adobe Photoshop Level I 2 0.0% Adobe Photoshop Level II 7 0.1% Adobe Premier Level I 5 0.1% Advanced Contracting Licensing % Advanced Contractor License % Advanced Contractor Licensing % Advanced Rider Course % American Business English % American Business Practice % American Culture % American Literature % American Sign Language Level I % American Sign Language Level II 5 0.1% American Sign Language Level III 3 0.0% Arabic For Beginners 6 0.1% Art In Turkey & Greece % ASP Net 3 0.0% Autocad 2D 5 0.1% Autocad Basic 7 0.1% Autocad Level I % Autocad Level I 2D Basic 8 0.1% 3

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