Percent of Representation Comparisons

Percent of Representation Comparisons Fig. 1: Percent of Representation for Type of Degrees Awarded Fig. 3: Percent of Representation for Institutional Size Percent of Representation Percent of Representation Type of Degrees Awarded Institutional Size 45.0 40.0 35.0 30.0 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0 % in U.S. % Sample % of Respondents Small 39.1 38.7 36.9 Medium 29.9 32.3 32.6 Large 15.7 15.8 15.8 Very Large 15.3 13.2 14.7 80.0 70.0 60.0 50.0 40.0 30.0 20.0 10.0 0.0 % in U.S. % Sample % of Respondents Majority Associates 41.7 37.8 31.4 Fig. 2: Percent of Representation for Region Percent of Representation Region 40.0 35.0 30.0 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0 Middle North New Southern Western Northwest States Central England INVESTIGATOR: B. 9.7 FULLER, PH.D. % in PRINCIPAL U.S. 14.9 36.0 MATTHEW 27.0 7.1 5.2 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY IRB PROTOCOL: 2011-08-015 % Sample 14.1 34.3 29.4 9.6 7.1 5.5 1|Page % of Respondents 13.3 36.9 31.2 9.0 4.3 5.4 Majority Bachelors 58.3 62.2 68.6 Our assessment office is adequately staffed to do its work. Our assessment office is critical to our institution’s operations. There is pressure to make sure assessment results reveal positive aspects about our campus. I am often asked to provide assessment data to senior leaders for use in campus publications, speeches, or marketing efforts. Our campus has a clear understanding of why assessment is done. Assessment results tend to create consensus among constituents rather than divide them. Our campus has a clear definition of what assessment is. Assessment is vital to my institution’s future. Change occurs more readily when supported by assessment results. Assessment is vital to teaching on this campus. Assessment results often “go nowhere.” Once completed assessment results are not used in change making processes. Our faculty gather on a regular basis to discuss assessment findings. Assessment supports the transformation of student learning on our campus. Senior administrators place a priority on recommendations for changes that are supported by assessment results. Assessment is a responsibility of all educators on this campus. There are several symbolic recognitions of the importance of assessment. N Valid N Missing Mean Across our campus, there is a clear understanding of how assessment processes yield evidence on our institution's effectiveness. Descriptive Statistics for Assessment Culture Scales Means (Reported on a Six-Point Scale) 234 82 3.82 224 92 3.09 224 92 4.69 230 86 2.70 233 83 3.91 234 82 4.24 230 86 4.39 234 82 4.19 230 86 5.34 236 80 4.81 235 81 4.53 234 82 3.50 231 85 3.01 236 80 3.72 233 83 4.37 234 82 4.31 233 83 5.15 230 86 3.83 Our assessment office is adequately financed to do its work. Assessment processes usually lead to changes on our campus. Our campus has a clear understanding of how to do assessment. Whether they are positive or negative, assessment findings are shared with our campus community. Assessment supports faculty efforts to explore the state of student learning on our campus. Student Affairs/Services staff engage in assessment activities. Senior leaders (i.e. President or Provost) have made clear their expectations regarding assessment. Administrators are naturally inquisitive about the level of student learning at this institution. My institution values student learning. Faculty at our institution are eager to participate in assessment activities. Faculty are naturally inquisitive about the level student learning at this institution. Faculty leadership is necessary to our assessment processes. N Valid 233 233 235 N Missing 83 83 81 Mean 3.87 3.59 4.16 3 Reported on a Six point scale Assessment processes are clearly understood by a majority of the faculty on this campus. We have many assessment success stories our campus. Leadership of assessment is recognized and rewarded on our campus. The value of assessment to the institution is apparent to a majority of faculty. Means, Con’t. 235 81 3.87 228 88 3.39 234 82 4.09 234 82 4.03 234 82 4.37 234 82 4.72 235 81 4.72 234 82 4.49 234 82 4.45 233 83 5.36 234 82 3.33 233 83 4.49 235 81 5.49 Frequencies All Assessment Culture Scale items were recorded using a 6 point scale where 1= Strongly Disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Only slightly disagree, 4=Only slightly agree, 5=Agree, 6= Strongly agree. Across our campus, there is a clear understanding of how assessment processes yield evidence on our institution's effectiveness. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Strongly Disagree 7 2.2 3.0 3.0 Disagree 40 12.7 17.1 20.1 Only slightly disagree 26 8.2 11.1 31.2 Valid Only slightly agree 86 27.2 36.8 67.9 Agree 64 20.3 27.4 95.3 Strongly Agree 11 3.5 4.7 100.0 Total 234 74.1 100.0 Missing System 82 25.9 Total 316 100.0 Our assessment office is adequately staffed to do its work. Frequency Percent Strongly Disagree 40 12.7 Disagree 52 16.5 Only slightly disagree 38 12.0 Valid Only slightly agree 42 13.3 Agree 45 14.2 Strongly Agree 7 2.2 Total 224 70.9 Missing System 92 29.1 Total 316 100.0 Valid Percent 17.9 23.2 17.0 18.8 20.1 3.1 100.0 Cumulative Percent 17.9 41.1 58.0 76.8 96.9 100.0 Our assessment office is critical to our institution’s operations. Frequency Percent Strongly Disagree 4 1.3 Disagree 16 5.1 Only slightly disagree 9 2.8 Valid Only slightly agree 35 11.1 Agree 112 35.4 Strongly Agree 48 15.2 Total 224 70.9 Missing System 92 29.1 Total 316 100.0 Valid Percent 1.8 7.1 4.0 15.6 50.0 21.4 100.0 Cumulative Percent 1.8 8.9 12.9 28.6 78.6 100.0 There is pressure to make sure assessment results reveal positive aspects about our campus. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Strongly Disagree 34 10.8 14.8 14.8 Disagree 101 32.0 43.9 58.7 Only slightly disagree 25 7.9 10.9 69.6 Valid Only slightly agree 47 14.9 20.4 90.0 Agree 16 5.1 7.0 97.0 Strongly Agree 7 2.2 3.0 100.0 Total 230 72.8 100.0 Missing System 86 27.2 Total 316 100.0 I am often asked to provide assessment data to senior leaders for use in campus publications, speeches, or marketing efforts. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Strongly Disagree 19 6.0 8.2 8.2 Disagree 41 13.0 17.6 25.8 Only slightly disagree 16 5.1 6.9 32.6 Valid Only slightly agree 56 17.7 24.0 56.7 Agree 67 21.2 28.8 85.4 Strongly Agree 34 10.8 14.6 100.0 Total 233 73.7 100.0 Missing System 83 26.3 Total 316 100.0 Our campus has a clear understanding of why assessment is done. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Strongly Disagree 5 1.6 2.1 Disagree 23 7.3 9.8 Only slightly disagree 21 6.6 9.0 Valid Only slightly agree 73 23.1 31.2 Agree 87 27.5 37.2 Strongly Agree 25 7.9 10.7 Total 234 74.1 100.0 Missing System 82 25.9 Total 316 100.0 Assessment results tend to create consensus among constituents rather than divide them. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Strongly Disagree 3 .9 1.3 Disagree 13 4.1 5.7 Only slightly disagree 15 4.7 6.5 Valid Only slightly agree 76 24.1 33.0 Agree 106 33.5 46.1 Strongly Agree 17 5.4 7.4 Total 230 72.8 100.0 Missing System 86 27.2 Total 316 100.0 Our campus has a clear definition of what assessment is. Frequency Percent Strongly Disagree 5 1.6 Disagree 36 11.4 Only slightly disagree 11 3.5 Valid Only slightly agree 68 21.5 Agree 85 26.9 Strongly Agree 29 9.2 Total 234 74.1 Missing System 82 25.9 Total 316 100.0 Valid Percent 2.1 15.4 4.7 29.1 36.3 12.4 100.0 Cumulative Percent 2.1 12.0 20.9 52.1 89.3 100.0 Cumulative Percent 1.3 7.0 13.5 46.5 92.6 100.0 Cumulative Percent 2.1 17.5 22.2 51.3 87.6 100.0 Assessment is vital to my institution’s future. Strongly disagree Disagree Only slightly disagree Only slightly agree Valid Agree Strongly Agree Total Missing System Total Frequency 0 6 0 14 99 111 230 86 316 Percent .0 1.9 .0 4.4 31.3 35.1 72.8 27.2 100.0 Valid Percent .0 2.6 .0 6.1 43.0 48.3 100.0 Change occurs more readily when supported by assessment results. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Strongly Disagree 2 .6 .8 Disagree 9 2.8 3.8 Only slightly disagree 8 2.5 3.4 Valid Only slightly agree 43 13.6 18.2 Agree 126 39.9 53.4 Strongly Agree 48 15.2 20.3 Total 236 74.7 100.0 Missing System 80 25.3 Total 316 100.0 Assessment is vital to teaching on this campus. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Strongly Disagree 2 .6 .9 Disagree 25 7.9 10.6 Only slightly disagree 13 4.1 5.5 Valid Only slightly agree 47 14.9 20.0 Agree 102 32.3 43.4 Strongly Agree 46 14.6 19.6 Total 235 74.4 100.0 Missing System 81 25.6 Total 316 100.0 Cumulative Percent .0 2.6 2.6 8.7 51.7 100.0 Cumulative Percent .8 4.7 8.1 26.3 79.7 100.0 Cumulative Percent .9 11.5 17.0 37.0 80.4 100.0 Assessment results often “go nowhere.” Strongly Disagree Disagree Only slightly disagree Valid Only slightly agree Agree Strongly Agree Total Missing System Total Frequency Percent Valid Percent 9 2.8 3.8 68 21.5 29.1 41 13.0 17.5 45 14.2 19.2 56 17.7 23.9 15 4.7 6.4 234 74.1 100.0 82 25.9 316 100.0 Once completed assessment results are not used in change making processes. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Strongly Disagree 21 6.6 9.1 Disagree 87 27.5 37.7 Only slightly disagree 49 15.5 21.2 Valid Only slightly agree 29 9.2 12.6 Agree 32 10.1 13.9 Strongly Agree 13 4.1 5.6 Total 231 73.1 100.0 Missing System 85 26.9 Total 316 100.0 Our faculty gather on a regular basis to discuss assessment findings. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Strongly Disagree 20 6.3 8.5 Disagree 45 14.2 19.1 Only slightly disagree 27 8.5 11.4 Valid Only slightly agree 51 16.1 21.6 Agree 76 24.1 32.2 Strongly Agree 17 5.4 7.2 Total 236 74.7 100.0 Missing System 80 25.3 Total 316 100.0 Cumulative Percent 3.8 32.9 50.4 69.7 93.6 100.0 Cumulative Percent 9.1 46.8 68.0 80.5 94.4 100.0 Cumulative Percent 8.5 27.5 39.0 60.6 92.8 100.0 Assessment supports the transformation of student learning on our campus. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Strongly Disagree 7 2.2 3.0 Disagree 24 7.6 10.3 Only slightly disagree 15 4.7 6.4 Valid Only slightly agree 49 15.5 21.0 Agree 106 33.5 45.5 Strongly Agree 32 10.1 13.7 Total 233 73.7 100.0 Missing System 83 26.3 Total 316 100.0 Cumulative Percent 3.0 13.3 19.7 40.8 86.3 100.0 Senior administrators place a priority on recommendations for changes that are supported by assessment results. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Strongly Disagree 8 2.5 3.4 3.4 Disagree 25 7.9 10.7 14.1 Only slightly disagree 18 5.7 7.7 21.8 Valid Only slightly agree 51 16.1 21.8 43.6 Agree 100 31.6 42.7 86.3 Strongly Agree 32 10.1 13.7 100.0 Total 234 74.1 100.0 Missing System 82 25.9 Total 316 100.0 Assessment is a responsibility of all educators on this campus. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Strongly Disagree 4 1.3 1.7 1.7 Disagree 8 2.5 3.4 5.2 Only slightly disagree 5 1.6 2.1 7.3 Valid Only slightly agree 19 6.0 8.2 15.5 Agree 92 29.1 39.5 54.9 Strongly Agree 105 33.2 45.1 100.0 Total 233 73.7 100.0 Missing System 83 26.3 Total 316 100.0 There are several symbolic recognitions of the importance of assessment. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Strongly Disagree 7 2.2 3.0 Disagree 48 15.2 20.9 Only slightly disagree 22 7.0 9.6 Valid Only slightly agree 67 21.2 29.1 Agree 71 22.5 30.9 Strongly Agree 15 4.7 6.5 Total 230 72.8 100.0 Missing System 86 27.2 Total 316 100.0 The value of assessment to the institution is apparent to a majority of faculty. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Strongly Disagree 12 3.8 5.2 Disagree 36 11.4 15.5 Only slightly disagree 20 6.3 8.6 Valid Only slightly agree 81 25.6 34.8 Agree 71 22.5 30.5 Strongly Agree 13 4.1 5.6 Total 233 73.7 100.0 Missing System 83 26.3 Total 316 100.0 Leadership of assessment is recognized and rewarded on our campus. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Strongly Disagree 16 5.1 6.9 Disagree 45 14.2 19.3 Only slightly disagree 35 11.1 15.0 Valid Only slightly agree 71 22.5 30.5 Agree 54 17.1 23.2 Strongly Agree 12 3.8 5.2 Total 233 73.7 100.0 Missing System 83 26.3 Total 316 100.0 Cumulative Percent 3.0 23.9 33.5 62.6 93.5 100.0 Cumulative Percent 5.2 20.6 29.2 63.9 94.4 100.0 Cumulative Percent 6.9 26.2 41.2 71.7 94.8 100.0 We have many assessment success stories on our campus. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Strongly Disagree 6 1.9 2.6 Disagree 25 7.9 10.6 Only slightly disagree 22 7.0 9.4 Valid Only slightly agree 80 25.3 34.0 Agree 76 24.1 32.3 Strongly Agree 26 8.2 11.1 Total 235 74.4 100.0 Missing System 81 25.6 Total 316 100.0 Cumulative Percent 2.6 13.2 22.6 56.6 88.9 100.0 Assessment processes are clearly understood by a majority of the faculty on this campus. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Strongly Disagree 8 2.5 3.4 3.4 Disagree 35 11.1 14.9 18.3 Only slightly disagree 25 7.9 10.6 28.9 Valid Only slightly agree 86 27.2 36.6 65.5 Agree 74 23.4 31.5 97.0 Strongly Agree 7 2.2 3.0 100.0 Total 235 74.4 100.0 Missing System 81 25.6 Total 316 100.0 Our assessment office is adequately financed to do its work. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Strongly Disagree 27 8.5 11.8 Disagree 57 18.0 25.0 Only slightly disagree 26 8.2 11.4 Valid Only slightly agree 45 14.2 19.7 Agree 65 20.6 28.5 Strongly Agree 8 2.5 3.5 Total 228 72.2 100.0 Missing System 88 27.8 Total 316 100.0 Cumulative Percent 11.8 36.8 48.2 68.0 96.5 100.0 Assessment processes usually lead to changes on our campus. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Strongly Disagree 6 1.9 2.6 Disagree 25 7.9 10.7 Only slightly disagree 21 6.6 9.0 Valid Only slightly agree 79 25.0 33.8 Agree 96 30.4 41.0 Strongly Agree 7 2.2 3.0 Total 234 74.1 100.0 Missing System 82 25.9 Total 316 100.0 Our campus has a clear understanding of how to do assessment. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Strongly Disagree 9 2.8 3.8 Disagree 27 8.5 11.5 Only slightly disagree 21 6.6 9.0 Valid Only slightly agree 79 25.0 33.8 Agree 87 27.5 37.2 Strongly Agree 11 3.5 4.7 Total 234 74.1 100.0 Missing System 82 25.9 Total 316 100.0 Cumulative Percent 2.6 13.2 22.2 56.0 97.0 100.0 Cumulative Percent 3.8 15.4 24.4 58.1 95.3 100.0 Whether they are positive or negative, assessment findings are shared with our campus community. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Strongly Disagree 9 2.8 3.8 3.8 Disagree 30 9.5 12.8 16.7 Only slightly disagree 15 4.7 6.4 23.1 Valid Only slightly agree 42 13.3 17.9 41.0 Agree 87 27.5 37.2 78.2 Strongly Agree 51 16.1 21.8 100.0 Total 234 74.1 100.0 Missing System 82 25.9 Total 316 100.0 Assessment supports faculty efforts to explore the state of student learning on our campus. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Strongly Disagree 4 1.3 1.7 1.7 Disagree 13 4.1 5.6 7.3 Only slightly disagree 10 3.2 4.3 11.5 Valid Only slightly agree 39 12.3 16.7 28.2 Agree 119 37.7 50.9 79.1 Strongly Agree 49 15.5 20.9 100.0 Total 234 74.1 100.0 Missing System 82 25.9 Total 316 100.0 Student Affairs/Services staff engage in assessment activities. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Strongly Disagree 5 1.6 2.1 Disagree 17 5.4 7.2 Only slightly disagree 7 2.2 3.0 Valid Only slightly agree 43 13.6 18.3 Agree 100 31.6 42.6 Strongly Agree 63 19.9 26.8 Total 235 74.4 100.0 Missing System 81 25.6 Total 316 100.0 Cumulative Percent 2.1 9.4 12.3 30.6 73.2 100.0 Senior leaders (i.e. President or Provost) have made clear their expectations regarding assessment. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Strongly Disagree 10 3.2 4.3 4.3 Disagree 19 6.0 8.1 12.4 Only slightly disagree 16 5.1 6.8 19.2 Valid Only slightly agree 45 14.2 19.2 38.5 Agree 89 28.2 38.0 76.5 Strongly Agree 55 17.4 23.5 100.0 Total 234 74.1 100.0 Missing System 82 25.9 Total 316 100.0 Administrators are naturally inquisitive about the level of student learning at this institution. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Strongly Disagree 5 1.6 2.1 2.1 Disagree 18 5.7 7.7 9.8 Only slightly disagree 23 7.3 9.8 19.7 Valid Only slightly agree 56 17.7 23.9 43.6 Agree 85 26.9 36.3 79.9 Strongly Agree 47 14.9 20.1 100.0 Total 234 74.1 100.0 Missing System 82 25.9 Total 316 100.0 My institution values student learning. Strongly Disagree Disagree Only slightly disagree Valid Only slightly agree Agree Strongly Agree Total Missing System Total Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent 2 .6 .9 .9 1 .3 .4 1.3 5 1.6 2.1 3.4 19 6.0 8.2 11.6 82 25.9 35.2 46.8 124 39.2 53.2 100.0 233 73.7 100.0 83 26.3 316 100.0 Faculty at our institution are eager to participate in assessment activities. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Strongly Disagree 20 6.3 8.5 8.5 Disagree 55 17.4 23.5 32.1 Only slightly disagree 38 12.0 16.2 48.3 Valid Only slightly agree 73 23.1 31.2 79.5 Agree 44 13.9 18.8 98.3 Strongly Agree 4 1.3 1.7 100.0 Total 234 74.1 100.0 Missing System 82 25.9 Total 316 100.0 Faculty are naturally inquisitive about the level student learning at this institution. Strongly Disagree Disagree Only slightly disagree Valid Only slightly agree Agree Strongly Agree Total Missing System Total Frequency Percent Valid Percent 4 1.3 1.7 14 4.4 6.0 19 6.0 8.2 59 18.7 25.3 101 32.0 43.3 36 11.4 15.5 233 73.7 100.0 83 26.3 316 100.0 Cumulative Percent 1.7 7.7 15.9 41.2 84.5 100.0 Faculty leadership is necessary to our assessment processes. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Disagree 1 .3 .4 .4 Only slightly disagree 4 1.3 1.7 2.1 Only slightly agree 11 3.5 4.7 6.8 Valid Agree 83 26.3 35.3 42.1 Strongly Agree 136 43.0 57.9 100.0 Total 235 74.4 100.0 Missing System 81 25.6 Total 316 100.0