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Institutional Learning Outcome Student Survey

(June 2015)

Background and Methodology Participants

Results Respondent Demographics Among respondents, the majority (55%) were female. Nearly one third (31%) of respondents were Caucasian, 21% were Latino, 11% were Asian, and 9% were of multiple ethnicities. Over one third (39%)

Summer 2014 1%

Fall 2014 11%

Spring 2015 87%

No response 1%

Figure 1. Anticipated Graduation Semester

Associate degree only

78%

Both degree and

certificate 15%

Certificate only 6%

No response 1%

Figure 2. Anticipated Educational Awards

of respondents were between 21 and 24 years of age, and nearly one fourth (24%) were between 25 and 30 years of age. The vast majority (87%) of respondents indicated they were graduating with a degree or certificate in spring 2015. Nearly four in five respondents indicated they were graduating with an associate degree only. Another 15% indicated they were graduating with an associate degree and a certificate, and 6% said they were graduating with a certificate only. Among respondents, the most popular programs of study were business/business administration, psychology, accounting, communication studies, kinesiology, and sociology. Less than one third of respondents (30%) indicated they had participated in special programs or student services during their time at Mesa College. The services utilized by the largest proportions of participants included counseling/education planning, tutoring, Transfer Center, and EOPS services. Only one in five respondents indicated they were involved in extracurricular activities during their time at Mesa College. Student clubs, athletics, and the Honors Program were among the most popular activities for respondents; however, it should be noted that overall participation rates for each of these activities fell between 5% and 7%. ILO Scale Averages On average, students rated their experiences at Mesa College favorably across all six ILOs. All scale averages were above 4.0 on a 5.0 scale. The Global Awareness scale had the highest average rating, followed by Communication, Critical Thinking, and Personal Awareness. Average ratings for Technological Awareness and Self-Awareness were slightly lower than those of the other ILO scales.

Critical Thinking Less than a quarter of the respondents provided comments regarding their critical thinking skill development. Among those who commented, the most common responses noted the following:

Specific faculty members or courses were particularly helpful in developing their skills in this area

Overall experience at Mesa was positive

Students experienced personal growth, development, and/or learned something they did not already know

Students already had the requisite skills but experience at Mesa refined them or enhanced them to a moderate degree

4.09

4.15

4.24

4.26

4.27

4.32

1 2 3 4 5

Self-Awarness

Technological Awareness

Personal Awareness

Critical Thinking

Communication

Global Awareness

Figure 3. ILO Scale Averages

Not at all To a great degree

In addition, some students commented that the College could improve the student experience by fostering the use of more engaging teaching methods, a stronger sense of community, and more interaction between faculty, staff, and students.

Global Awareness Just over one in ten students provided comments pertaining to the global awareness survey items. The following themes emerged from the comments:

Students value the diversity of the College

Students learned to respect diversity and people of other backgrounds

Specific courses and/or majors contributed to student development in the global awareness skill area

Some believed they entered the College with global awareness skills and competencies and they did not markedly change based on their experience at the College

4.19

4.24

4.24

4.27

4.29

4.30

4.31

1 2 3 4 5

Evaluate information for bias

Apply the principles I learned tosolve real-world problems

Explain my position on a topic toothers

Construct arguments based on avariety of information sources

Draw my own conclusions basedon the available evidence

Evaluate information for validity

Effectively interpret informationpresented to me

Figure 4. Average Skill Improvement Ratings for Critical Thinking ILO Items



Personal Awareness About one in ten students provided comments related to their development in personal awareness areas. Among students who commented, the most commonly mentioned points included the following:

Students’ experiences at the College helped them grow as individuals

Students learned how to set goals for themselves, including career and education goals

Students mentioned specific faculty members/counselors who had most impacted their personal growth

Some students did not feel that their development in personal growth areas was due to their experience at the College

4.19

4.34

4.35

4.42

1 2 3 4 5

Assess the impact of human behavior on the world’s resources

Act with sensitivity toward othersfrom diverse cultural backgrounds

Act with civility toward others evenif I disagree with them

Be mindful of the diversebackgrounds of others in my

personal interactions

Figure 5. Average Skill Improvement Ratings for Global Awareness ILO Items



4.05

4.09

4.23

4.27

4.31

4.36

4.36

4.38

1 2 3 4 5

Make healthy choices

Identify my role in society

Understand the impact my actionshave on others

Work with others to achieve acommon goal

Set career goals for myself

Take initiative in order to completea task

Identify areas for personal growth

Set personal goals for myself

Figure 6. Average Skill Improvement Ratings for Personal Awareness ILO Items



Self Awareness Slightly lLess than one in ten students provided comments regarding their self-awareness and related experiences at the College. Among the students who provided comments, the most common points included:

Collaborative learning experiences/projects helped students learn new skills but for some students presented logistical challenges

Campus faculty and staff were generally kind and helpful

Students learned to work in teams and collaborate with others

Communication Only 29 students provided comments regarding their experiences related to communication skill development. Among students who commented, the majority of the comments were positive, indicating that student experiences in courses at Mesa College enhanced written and oral communication abilities. Some students noted specific courses or faculty members who contributed to their communication skill development. A few students noted that their communication skills were impacted by their own life experiences outside of Mesa College.

3.92

4.07

4.13

4.21

1 2 3 4 5

Develop meaningful relationshipswith my peers

Develop meaningful relationshipswith my instructors

Collaborate with others in a varietyof settings

Work effectively as a member of ateam

Figure 7. Average Skill Improvement Ratings for Self-Awareness ILO Items



Technological Awareness Just 33 students provided comments regarding their awareness and use of technology. Among students who commented, responses were mixed, with some students noting that their learned some foundational skills related to technology while at the College and others indicating that they did not have much experience with technology while at the College.

4.23

4.26

4.26

4.33

1 2 3 4 5

Effectively convey thoughts whenspeaking to others

Express my thoughts in writing

Analyze visual information such ascharts, graphics, and art forms

Analyze written information

Figure 8. Average Skill Improvement Ratings for Communication ILO Items



4.07

4.14

4.24

1 2 3 4 5

Identify areas in which I would liketo develop my technology skills

Communicate effectively usingtechnology (i.e., office and

technical software, social media)

Utilize technology to enhance myown learning

Figure 9. Average Skill Improvement Ratings for Technological Awareness ILO Items



Appendix A: Institutional Learning Outcome Student Survey Instrument

Appendix B: Internal Consistency Analysis for ILO Scales

Table 1. Descriptive Statistics and Reliability Analysis for the Critical Thinking Scale

Critical Thinking Items Number Mean SD Item-Total Correlation

α if Item

Deleted

Q4.1. Evaluate information for validity 427 4.30 0.81 0.81 0.91

Q4.2. Evaluate information for bias 424 4.19 0.87 0.76 0.92

Q4.3. Effectively interpret information presented to me

425 4.31 0.80 0.82 0.91

Q4.4. Apply the principles I learned to solve real-world problems

427 4.24 0.88 0.70 0.92

Q4.5. Draw my own conclusions based on the available evidence

426 4.29 0.83 0.78 0.92

Q4.6. Construct arguments based on a variety of information sources

425 4.27 0.83 0.76 0.92

Q4.7. Explain my position on a topic to others 426 4.24 0.90 0.79 0.92

Cronbach's Alpha = .93

Table 2. Descriptive Statistics and Reliability Analysis for the Global Awareness Scale

Global Awareness Items Number Mean SD Item-Total Correlation

α if Item

Deleted

Q6.1. Be mindful of the diverse backgrounds of others in my personal interactions

424 4.42 0.94 0.82 0.86

Q6.2. Act with sensitivity toward others from diverse cultural backgrounds

425 4.34 1.00 0.85 0.85

Q6.3. Assess the impact of human behavior on the world’s resources

425 4.19 1.06 0.70 0.91

Q6.4. Act with civility toward others even if I disagree with them

426 4.35 0.93 0.79 0.88


Table 3. Descriptive Statistics and Reliability Analysis for the Personal Awareness Scale

Personal Awareness Items Number Mean SD Item-Total Correlation

α if Item

Deleted

Q8.1. Identify my role in society 426 4.09 1.03 0.75 0.92

Q8.2. Understand the impact my actions have on others

425 4.23 1.00 0.79 0.92

Q8.3. Set personal goals for myself 427 4.38 0.92 0.78 0.92

Q8.4. Set career goals for myself 425 4.31 0.95 0.74 0.93

Q8.5. Work with others to achieve a common goal 427 4.27 0.92 0.79 0.92

Q8.6. Take initiative in order to complete a task 427 4.36 0.88 0.79 0.92

Q8.7. Make healthy choices 426 4.05 1.08 0.74 0.93

Q8.8. Identify areas for personal growth 427 4.36 0.89 0.77 0.92


Table 4. Descriptive Statistics and Reliability Analysis for the Self-Awareness Scale

Self-Awareness Items Number Mean SD Item-Total Correlation

α if Item

Deleted

Q10.1. Develop meaningful relationships with my peers

427 3.92 1.16 0.78 0.85

Q10.2. Develop meaningful relationships with my instructors

425 4.07 1.13 0.65 0.90

Q10.3. Collaborate with others in a variety of settings

426 4.13 0.99 0.83 0.83

Q10.4. Work effectively as a member of a team 426 4.21 0.94 0.79 0.85


Table 5. Descriptive Statistics and Reliability Analysis for the Communication Scale

Communication Items Number Mean SD Item-Total Correlation

α if Item

Deleted

Q12.1. Analyze written information 425 4.33 0.85 0.78 0.88

Q12.2. Analyze visual information such as charts, graphics, and art forms

421 4.26 0.92 0.79 0.87

Q12.3. Effectively convey thoughts when speaking to others

423 4.23 0.92 0.77 0.88

Q12.4. Express my thoughts in writing 426 4.26 0.93 0.79 0.87


Table 6. Descriptive Statistics and Reliability Analysis for the Technological Awareness Scale

Technological Awareness Items Number Mean SD Item-Total Correlation

α if Item

Deleted

Q14.1. Utilize technology to enhance my own learning

425 4.24 0.94 0.84 0.86

Q14.2. Identify areas in which I would like to develop my technology skills

421 4.07 1.06 0.77 0.91

Q14.3. Communicate effectively using technology (i.e., office and technical software, social media)

423 4.14 1.00 0.86 0.84


Appendix C: Distribution of Responses to Institutional Learning Outcome Student Survey Items (N=428)

Q1. In what term did you or will you graduate with a degree and/or certificate from Mesa College?

Number Percent

Summer 2014 5 1%

Fall 2014 47 11%

Spring 2015 374 87%

No response 2 0%

Total 428 100%

Q2. Did you or will you graduate with an associate degree, a certificate, or both?

Number Percent

Both degree and certificate 64 15%

Associate degree only 336 79%

Certificate only 25 6%

No response 3 1%

Total 428 100%

Q3: What is your major or program of study? (Grouped when applicable; n=417) 1) Sociology 2) Accounting Accounting (18) Accounting and Business Allied Health (5) American Sign Language Studies Animal Health Technology (5) Anthropology (8) Art Art History (3) ASL studies Associate for transfer Associate in bio health Associates in Art: Emphasis on Digital art Associates of social sciences AS-T Business Admin, Cert in Small Business Bookkeeping behavioral science sociology option Behavioral sciences Behavioral Social Science Biological Sciences Biology (9) Biology Transfer Track Biomedical Engineering BSN Business (23) Business Administration (40) Business Administration - General Business Administration and Biology Business Administration for Transfer (4) Business Entrepreneurship Business Finance (2) business for transfer

Q3, Continued business information technology Business Management (10) Business Marketing Business Studies CACM CACM, DSS CBT - Info Management Tech Chemistry Chicana/o Studies Child Development (6) Civil Engineering Cognitive science Communication AA-T Communication Studies (15) Communications for Transfer Computer engineering Computer Science (2) Culinary Arts (4) Culinary Arts/Culinary Management (3) Deaf Studies Dental Assisting (6) Dietary Service Supervisor (4) Dietetic Service Supervisor Certificate double major, political science and communication studies. Early Childhood Education Early education Economics (5) Electrical Engineering (2) Engineering (2) English (8) Event Management (4) Fashion Design (3) Fashion Merchandising Finance Fine art_photography / new genres Fine Arts (2) Fitness and Nutrition Foods and Nutrition French and Communication General Business General Chemistry Geography (5) health information Health Information and Informatics Management Technology HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Health Information Technology (3) History (4) history/web development Hotel Management (2) Interior Design (3) International Business International Relations International Security and Conflict Resolution Interpreting for American Sign Language

Q3, Continued It is the field I work in and my passion Japanese (2) Journalism Kinesiology (13) labor study liberal arts Liberal arts and science emphasis in business administration Liberal Studies (5) Liberal Studies Elementary Education (2) Liberals Art pre engineering Major, viticulture, AS in behavioral psychology Marketing (2) Mathematics (3) math and engineering Mathematics-Computer Science Medical Assisting (6) Multimedia Museum Studies Music Nursing (2) Nutrition (8) Nutrition and Dietary supervisor Nutrition and fitness Nutrition and kinesiology Physical Therapist Assistant (5) Physics physics for transfer Political Science (4) Pre Radtech Pre-Nursing (2) Psychology (47) Psychology for Transfer Public Health Radiography Sciences Social Behavior Social Sciences (5) Social Studies Social Work Sociology (10) Spanish (3) Speech and language pathology Speech pathology sustainability Three Dimensional Design Transfer Degree for Business Administration Transfer Studies Urban Studies Urban studies planning Web Design (2) Web Development (2) No response (11)

Q4. Using the scale below, please rate the degree to which your experiences at Mesa College have improved your skills and abilities in each of the following areas

Q4.1. Evaluate information for validity Number Percent

To a great degree 5 200 47%

Moderately 4 171 40%

Somewhat 3 44 10%

Slightly 2 7 2%

Not at all 1 5 1%

No response 1 0%

Total 428 100%

Q4.2. Evaluate information for bias Number Percent



Somewhat 3 64 15%

Slightly 2 11 3%

Not at all 1 5 1%

No response 4 1%

Total 428 100%

Q4.3. Effectively interpret information presented to me Number Percent



Somewhat 3 43 10%

Slightly 2 8 2%

Not at all 1 4 1%

No response 3 1%

Total 428 100%

Q4.4. Apply the principles I learned to solve real-world problems Number Percent



Somewhat 3 49 11%

Slightly 2 18 4%

Not at all 1 4 1%

No response 1 0%

Total 428 100%

Q4.5. Draw my own conclusions based on the available evidence Number Percent



Somewhat 3 53 12%

Slightly 2 9 2%

Not at all 1 4 1%

No response 2 0%

Total 428 100%

Q4.6. Construct arguments based on a variety of information sources

Number Percent



Somewhat 3 57 13%

Slightly 2 10 2%

Not at all 1 3 1%

No response 3 1%

Total 428 100%

Q4.7. Explain my position on a topic to others Number Percent



Somewhat 3 47 11%

Slightly 2 15 4%

Not at all 1 7 2%

No response 2 0%

Total 428 100%

Q5. Please provide any comments you have regarding your responses to the above items. (n=73)

All Faculty and Staff were professional and I like to give special thanks to ****/Professor ****. I would not

have completed 71 units since Spring 2012 without her assistance and counseling. My current GPA is 3.58, PTK Honor Society member and was on SD Mesa College Dean's List 2013-14 (3.77 GPA). Invited to May 16 SD Mesa Graduate Commencement with "Honors" **** **** Veteran/DSPS Student

All of this really depends on the teacher. I learned how to do most of this during high school. All of those are qualities that you don't realize how fast you can greatly improve in until you join the

debate team at Mesa. That was when I noticed the change in myself and in the way I processed information.

All professors I have had the chance to learn from (good or bad) have taught me valuable lessons on how to investigate and come up with answers

Although most of the information I learned I've applied directly or indirectly to my job or daily activities or interactions with others. There are some things that will never be used.

An amazing staff with experience to share you can't get online Attending Mesa college has been such an amazing experience. I have become much more prepared and

adequately equipped to take on future challenges. Thank you to the staff for making my experience memorable.

basically all intro classes

Q5, Continued Better help with transferring Campus resources (e.g. counseling) were undoubtedly helpful! For the most part my biggest issues were balancing the home/school life as I have three kids. Good Deeds are known throughout Mesa College, Thank You Mesa! Good experiences in math and English. Great communication and black studies departments! I acquired many of these skills listed throughout the survey thanks to my participation in the Mesa

Forensics Speech and Debate team and my communication and sociology classes. I want to especially thank ****, ****, ****, and **** for being the most amazing professors during my time at Mesa.

I am not your typical student as I have many more years of experience and have learned most of these skills throughout my lifetime. My time at Mesa may not have taught me these skills but has reinforced them.

I am so thankful to have been a part of this wonderful school! It has been a privilege to be here. I can do all of these things well, but going to Mesa didn't influense me regarding them I definitely was given the opportunity to discuss ideas and views in class; however, I was disappointed

that teachers seemed to think their way was the only was and push that onto me. I feel like with the professors I had, I was able to develop a strong position when it comes to identifying

bias and my communication skills. I feel more secure in my workplace and I have more skill to solve real-world problems in my job. I feel that my skills and abilities listed above improved the most in Professor **** **** class. I feel that the course work at Mesa did a better job of prepearing me for work. I first attended Mesa College during the Fall 1969 Semester and have taken classes over the years for

personal growth which have allowed me to use the above skills coupled with experience. I had already learned most of these skills before college. I have always tried to do this things at the highest degree but I would like to encourage people to take

Sociology classes. The research, texts, discussions, and the teachers of this course make you think and critically analyze. This was a fun two semesters!

I have grown as an individual because of my time at Mesa I have grown so much while working towards my degree! My degree is relatively new and it is still a bit

hard to explain to other people what it is all about. But overall, I would not trade the past 3-or-so-years I had at Mesa College for anything. I am ready for my next challenges.

I have learned a lot that I didn't know before. I learned a lot from not only Music classes, but all of the teachers I have had for General Ed classes were

very organized, helpful, and very knowledgeable; all except one teacher. Through them, I was able to see beyond just academics.

I learned because I had to do it myself otherwise it wouldn't happen I learnt in detail about diet and its uses, which I am going to apply in my job to help the community as a

whole as well I can share the information with my family and friends in our day to day life to keep ourselves healthy and reduce health care cost.

I love the level at which my professors have expected me to perform and the positive feedback I've been given. I was hesitant at first to attend Mesa, but this school provides a great education. I enjoyed my time here.

I particularly benefited from teachers that engaged us in present day topics and debates. It gave be perspective to the past and what tireless work it takes and how slow things change/take effect.

i thought that the program was wonderful andi learned a lot in these two years here at Mesa I took so many classes, it is hard to judge my answers to these questions spread out over all of the

classes. My experiences were a little different in some of them. I would say Mesa college prepares students very well for the work environment. But honestly not at all for

the "real world". I attended both mesa and city, and in comparison to city mesa's is just a bunch of students nose deep in text books. City college staff is more hands on, the professors at least, they actually engage and interact with their students one on one. You really become a part of a community there. However Mesa college has great staff and faculty everything is great here it's just less interactive. I'd get very lonely if I was a full time student here. There's no one to talk to...

Q5, Continued I'm not the typical student; I'm in my early 50s, so I have a lot more life experiences than most students.

The courses I took at Mesa taught me a lot, but only helps me to a moderate degree in the grand scheme of things.

In terms of developing objective observations, I feel confident thanks to Mesa. Increase in these skills are minimal because of mu prior education and training It help me to open myself It was a learning experience. I've had a wonderful experience with my medical assisting program. I've had great professors and the best consolers! I've learned a lot of great things at Mesa that I'm sure will assist me in the future. All in all I'm glad I took

this route. Looks like all the philosophy courses I took have paid off. Lot's of tests, some instructors didn't know how to explain the material. It looked like the instructors cared

only about the good grades on the tests not the knowledge. By the end of the semester you remember only the current material. I had to go back and learn on my own.

Majority of the Instructors used effective ways of instruciton. Mesa and its professors have given knowledge that I use daily in my job. Mesa for the most part helped me improve in critical thinking. mesa has been able to help me with all of the above at least somewhat Mesa is an amazing place to start my college education and gain to tools necessary to succeed in upper

division classes. Most of these skills I developed in high school but they were refined at Mesa. My English **** class with **** was responsible for a lot of this. She is really a wonderful professor and I

learned a lot from her My language studies were greatly helped by courses in Communication. As a student I had instructors

who were very active in helping me find my path, and opening up opportunities like tutoring. My responses to these questions are fair and had no issues answering them. My speech skills are now better because of my experience at Mesa College. N/A (5) No No comment Overall I feel I had many great professors during my time at SDCCD. Please open child development courses such as 151,275, and 161. Really taught me to write affective arguments and have an opinion. Some of the skill will help me in the future Some Teachers are not good at all. They need to be retrain either with new methods or replace them with

Teachers with better degrees. The instructors at Mesa College were all willing to assist me with my writing and essay structuring. They

provided me with a lot of advice on what I should do for the next steps of my academic career. All positive advice and for that I am grateful.

The professors in the history department opened my eyes to events that are happing world wide through their lectures.

The tutoring center was very frustrating to use because of the tight availability of certain disciplines. There really needs to be a much better effort to create innovative teaching techniques from one year to

the next. If a teacher has been teaching for many years, they should have the built up skill sets, in teaching techniques, to insure a spectacular product of education, for the classes they teach.

No response (355)

Q6. Using the scale below, please rate the degree to which your experiences at Mesa College have improved your skills and abilities in each of the following areas.

Q6.1. Be mindful of the diverse backgrounds of others in my personal interactions

Number Percent



Somewhat 3 29 7%

Slightly 2 16 4%

Not at all 1 10 2%

No response 4 1%

Total 428 100%

Q6.2. Act with sensitivity toward others from diverse cultural backgrounds

Number Percent


Moderately 4 93 22%

Somewhat 3 44 10%

Slightly 2 20 5%

Not at all 1 10 2%

No response 4 1%

Total 428 100%

Q6.3. Assess the impact of human behavior on the world’s resources

Number Percent



Somewhat 3 61 14%

Slightly 2 18 4%

Not at all 1 15 4%

No response 3 1%

Total 428 100%

Q6.4. Act with civility toward others even if I disagree with them Number Percent



Somewhat 3 38 9%

Slightly 2 16 4%

Not at all 1 8 2%

No response 3 1%

Total 428 100%

Q7. Please provide any comments you have regarding your responses to the above items. (n=54) Again, as in my previous response, my life experiences as a person in my 50s provides me with a

different learning experience than a typical student. I have learned a lot at Mesa, but it only improved my skills and abilities moderately in the grand scheme of things.

All classmates and the instructors are very respectful. Before Mesa I acted with civility towards others, assessed the impact of human behavior on the world's

resources, acted with sensitivity toward others from a diverse cultural background, and was mindful of diverse backgrounds so though I feel I do all of these "to a great degree" it is not because of Mesa.

Debates in class brought more discussions about the lectures. Dignity over Pride is Eternal and worth it. During my time at Mesa College I was able to meet many people from different background. English 205 from a black history perspective did the most to help with these areas- it was a stellar class. For me my classes for dietary supervisor are the ones wich work great for me I'm already working as DSS

and everything I learn it at SDMesa Having had worked for many years before Mesa... I came in with many skills. Here we find students from various background. You just imagine the diversity age, gender, ethnicity,

color, nationality everyone is trying to improve their knowledge step by step with the help of excellent staff who are down to earth . Staff is always ready to walk extra mile to help you to achieve your goal. Help is above and beyond the expectation.

I am an Arabic woman. I never had any issues about that. Everyone is respectful and wonderful to me. I become more ethical and more conscientious I believe all people should be treated with respect. It does not matter what their religion, gender, or race

is. Mesa did create an environment that encourages diversity and equality and I like that. I believe my age and life experiences have already prepared me to be proficient in the areas above. If

anything I've been able to help the younger students see topics and views from a different angle. I can't remember the name of it - Tents of Truth, maybe? The group that comes to Mesa every year and

puts you in a different life, in others peoples positions, that had a big impact on me and I truly hope it is part of Mesa forever. It REALLY opened up my eyes and my heart to people from all areas of life.

I can't say civility and sensitivity towards others or even the impact of human's on the world's resources were impressed upon me while at Mesa. I gained these abilities by lessons learned in life and by watching educational programs and the BBC news network. Something I wished I had time for was to be able to read the conservation books shown on the first floor of the library.

I enjoyed my time in Mesa College not only for its great academics but also for its diversity. It seems a more natural environment, not something that I felt I needed to learn to deal with. If that makes sense.

I feel like we could make more of an effort to conserve our resources and leave less of a carbon footprint I feel like with Mesa's rich cultural diversity, I was able to understand people better. I gained a greater appreciation for cultural diversity at Mesa. I have built on my foundation to work more extensively with people with special needs I just want to be clear that just because I don't feel that Mesa College was the one to have improved

these skills, does not mean that I think it is inadequate at doing so.... Just that I have other people and places I have learned these skills from prior to taking classes here.

I learned any things that were not covered in high school I learned how to make friends and treat others with respect I like that some teacher make group project because in that way you can meet awesome people and

understand the different culture I think a lot of these I learned because of my major courses. I took Professor ****, Professor ****, and professor **** for all of my English classes. All 3 of them were

such amazing professors about opening our eyes to diverse cultures. Love all three of them! Such amazing professors!

I'm become more depressed and disenchanted the more I learn about the patterns of human choice and selfish actions but I see why for reasons of survival we must be so different.

Mesa College has definitely been a school that I will forever remember and treasure.

Q7, Continued Mesa college has definitely made me improved as an individual in terms of respecting other people's

appearances and beliefs. Mesa had people from all different types of backgrounds and I got to meet many of them. I really learned

a lot about current cultures and it showed me that I'm a pretty open minded person. Mesa has an incredible variety of instructors, each offering glimpses into other cultures. Chicano studies,

Dramatic Arts, Communication, and even Yoga offer great insights into the lives of others, and how to cope with stress.

Mesa is a very diverse school and that's the way it should be. Most schools are usually liberal in their approach which, in my experience, is the antithesis of sensitivity

and civility. Haven't noticed it that much at this campus since I've been taking a lot of computer classes.

My own life experience has also assisted with this, but I appreciate all that I've learned at Mesa to add to this.

N/A (5) need more ASL interpreters for all events on campus no No comment Respect other people Sensitivity is a slightly unclear term here. I am able to provide extra help or patience to people with

obvious disabilities regardless of their "diverse background". It is not my burden to be "sensitive" to people who do not look like me or from my cultural background. Now the question would be more interesting in this form: "Act with politeness and respect towards others as any normal, civilized culture or society teaches and values."

Some students in my class were very stereotype to others, including me. Hope instructors can split out better the students and do not allow groups as it has been happening.

Some teachers are bold and do not care to be sensitive to other cultural backgrounds. Taking the education 100 course actually provided me with the most sensitivity toward other cultures. My

other general education classes did not provide me with cultural sensitivities. Thankful to have opportunities to learn about other cultures, and diversity that is not always available at

other junior colleges Thanks for show us that everybody is equal no matter we are from. The information I have learned has enforced the importance of my own values and the impact they may

have on those around me. These skills were taught to me by my parents. too much diversity isnt always a goos thing....but mesa has taught me to be accepting of diversity. Total respectful of all the come through the door and that are walking on campus No response (374)

Q8.1. Identify my role in society Number Percent



Somewhat 3 67 16%

Slightly 2 23 5%

Not at all 1 12 3%

No response 2 0%

Total 428 100%

Q8.2. Understand the impact my actions have on others Number Percent



Somewhat 3 58 14%

Slightly 2 19 4%

Not at all 1 10 2%

No response 1 0%

Total 428 100%

Q8.3. Set personal goals for myself Number Percent



Somewhat 3 37 9%

Slightly 2 13 3%

Not at all 1 9 2%

No response 2 0%

Total 428 100%

Q8.4. Set career goals for myself Number Percent



Somewhat 3 51 12%

Slightly 2 13 3%

Not at all 1 9 2%

No response 3 1%

Total 428 100%

Q8.5. Work with others to achieve a common goal Number Percent



Somewhat 3 48 11%

Slightly 2 20 5%

Not at all 1 5 1%

No response 1 0%

Total 428 100%

Q8.6. Take initiative in order to complete a task Number Percent



Somewhat 3 45 11%

Slightly 2 13 3%

Not at all 1 5 1%

No response 3 1%

Total 428 100%

Q8.7. Make healthy choices Number Percent



Somewhat 3 66 15%

Slightly 2 26 6%

Not at all 1 16 4%

No response 1 0%

Total 428 100%


Absolutely hated doing group projects in multiple classes. It is too difficult to work as a group in college

due to different schedules among students. Again, being a person in my 50s, as well as serving in the U.S. Military for 22 years had given me many

skills. The education I have received from Mesa has been interesting and helpful, but I can't truly say it has greatly improved my skills and abilities in these areas.

All my GE classes were very important to me. My personality now is based on what I learned for the bast three years; thanks to all my perfessors.

Being an older student, I feel I had many of these traits before attending. Believing that my career can change the world Coming back to school has definitely been a positive experience. Coming to mesa college I learned what my major is and the field of research that I want to study. even though I made a plan, I could not complete it because of not-opened classes Every competent life which seeks purpose deserves all just choice to discover. A unique right that which I

will cultivate. Group work in my classes was often extremely problematic because many students showed no

involvement. I cannot find a job I did not have any relationships with any staff or professors. Some how I felt I slipped through the cracks,

no real mentors and any connection between me and a counselor would diminish since there is no specific counselor(s) assigned to me. I worked full time so I felt alienated from the school and neglected.

I have had a lot of personal growth in my time at Mesa. Becoming a tutor has been incredibly rewarding and has helped me find the areas where I must improve, and highlighted hurdles I never realized I finally got over until time came to assist others with the same struggles. This, and the encouragement of staff and faculty alike, has made my path to become a teacher a very clear one.

I learned to set my priories first I was able to make wise decisions thanks to my amazing counselor I'm currently in a career working fulltime but hope to further my upward mobility because of my education.

I've grown as a person. Lot's of team work which helps you to work with other people and respect their opinion. Mesa gives to the student a good environment where let my self feel confortable and show to the student

to respect each others mesa has helped me but not as much as it should. counselors need to be more proactive and make

things more clear Mesa has provided some resources to aid me in setting personal and career plans for myself. Mesa is very strong in these areas... Again... I came in with many skills Mesa provided an enviornment that supported my personal growth and helped give me a place to

practice and improve my skills Most of these skills had had developed before attending Mesa. My improvement in these areas have been due to other activities like work and church. My most influential have lead by example, all of them helped me become the understanding and

accepting individual I am today N/A (4) No comment (2) Professor **** and **** from nutrition program always take care of me fellow my grades and my classes to

make sure I was on the right path Professor **** helped me to make a lifestyle choice that has since resulted in my being able to lose 30 lbs SD Mesa College Counseling Department Counselor Mr. **** was very professional. **** CSID ****

Veteran/DSPS Since most of the time I am in the music building, it definitely helped me understand the importance of

being a responsible musician. A musician that not only people can rely on, but a musician that strives to be better day in and day out.

Sky is the limit here. The counselors helped greatly in making the right decisions in my educational path. The most important thing i learned at mesa was goal setting, it is what provided me the opportunity to get

great grades the years i have been in mesa i have seen a lot of personal growth There needs to be more avialable resources for guidance in these areas. The counseling department has

been zero help to me, thankfully I had other resources but some do not. I believe there would be a higher success rate of students if this area was funded more.

Through my internship, I have not only had the ideas to make a "Non-Profit," or two! But I've found my real purpose in life! This could have only been accomplished with the help of Mesa's DSPS department and my internship at the San Diego Food Bank! Thank you for all your help!

To earn an Associate Degree Mesa give you many choices about General Education and I think now theses knowledge help me to identify my role in society

No response (385) Q10. Using the scale below, please rate the degree to which your experiences at Mesa College

have improved your skills and abilities in each of the following areas.

Q10.1. Develop meaningful relationships with my peers Number Percent



Somewhat 3 71 17%

Slightly 2 38 9%

Not at all 1 20 5%

No response 2 0%

Total 428 100%

Q10.2. Develop meaningful relationships with my instructors Number Percent



Somewhat 3 72 17%

Slightly 2 21 5%

Not at all 1 20 5%

No response 1 0%

Total 428 100%

Q10.3. Collaborate with others in a variety of settings Number Percent



Somewhat 3 62 14%

Slightly 2 28 7%

Not at all 1 6 1%

No response 2 0%

Total 428 100%

Q10.4. Work effectively as a member of a team Number Percent



Somewhat 3 55 13%

Slightly 2 20 5%

Not at all 1 6 1%

No response 1 0%

Total 428 100%


Again, being a person in my 50s, as well as serving in the U.S. Military for 22 years had given me many


Again, the debate team means that there is a lot of team work involved as well as spending time with the same people that aren't just other students but also our coaches/instructors.

Asking other for help in time of need Being with the same people 12+ hours a day 5 days a week really forces relationships on you Despite truth to ones deposition, another's stubbornness can delay ultimate perfection. Did many group activities and learned about their past events that contributed to our projects. Due to the nature of my studies, collaboration hasn't been a factor. There is a huge age disparity

between the average student at Mesa and me, so it's a bit difficult to relate. Some of the instructors are outstanding and are more of an age that I can relate to on an individual basis.

Few professors were warm enough to develop a relationship with them. For the most part, Mesa College has provided me with many opportunities to improve in working

effectively with others. Friendly staff helps to develop, self confidence and boost your moral. Good group of student of all ages respectful of everyone has helped me prepare for work skills

Q11, Continued Honestly, it wasn't until I got more involved with on campus activities that I felt like I was truly part of a

community, that I could make a difference, and my presence here was somehow meaningful. I am not a team player. Being made to work in teams by my instructors was challenging, but good for my

personal growth. I've kept in touch with some of my instructors. They have helped me to develop my skills in my major and my career.

I became a member of the Student Veterans Organization and that was the best decision I could have ever made! While there, I was surrounded by the best peers and mentors I could have asked for!

I did most of my coursework online so my interactions with other students was limited. I enjoy collaborating with peers just as much as working by myself. I have had plenty of opportunities for

group projects while here at Mesa. I feel the majority of my instructors were very kind, helpful and approachable! I felt alienated from my professors and school. Working full time (did not meet criteria for financial aid, my

demographic does not qualify for any scholarships) prevented me from being immersed and enriched by anything (IF anything) that the school has to offer.

I meet great instructors and peers I went to school to learn and not so much to develop strong relationships with others, although, everyone

that I have crossed paths with has been really nice! In my time at Mesa, I've worked on Physics labs, run lines for plays in multiple languages, led workshops

on language and communication, created a piece of cultural art, and assisted student and colleague on the path to success. My time at Mesa has made me confident in my own skills, and the importance of teamwork.

It was fun in moSt of my classes. I've learned to apply all the things that I learned from my instructors to my clinical site and I've gotten

great feedback from the site supervisor more towards the end of my time at mesa i have been fortunate to meet many professors who truly care

for my future plans My collaborations with others were mainly in a classroom setting. N/A (4) Networking has become one of my best assets, many professors have helped me understand that it's one

of the most important character traits one can have No comment Now I'm a better team player One thing I couldn't have time for while I was student is spending time with my friends or classmates.

The time isn't enough to study and work. So I didn't have a lot of friends because of that. Project participation widely varies from teacher to teacher. There should be a standard of mandatory

participation, as well as, separate grades for every member. SD Mesa Veteran Services Certifying Officer **** and her staff were instrumental expediting my VA

Education benefit. Veteran Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) competition was executed Spring 2014 **** CSID **** Veteran/DSPS

Some students did not work or allow other students to be a good team. Teachers push us to work with others students and not only with student, they are always available to

help student with anything related to the class. The Instructor always were great always trying to help with lessons and personal experiences on the field The instructors at Mesa have been absolutely outstanding. Despite their greatness, many of the students

are not capable of doing even the simplest assignments. The teachers and friends I made at Mesa College are people I will never forget. Teachers were like

second parents and friends were very supportive. These tactics are going to be useful in workforce. No response (386)

Q12.1. Analyze written information Number Percent



Somewhat 3 42 10%

Slightly 2 11 3%

Not at all 1 5 1%

No response 3 1%

Total 428 100%

Q12.2. Analyze visual information such as charts, graphics, and art forms

Number Percent



Somewhat 3 55 13%

Slightly 2 12 3%

Not at all 1 8 2%

No response 2 0%

Total 428 100%

Q12.3. Effectively convey thoughts when speaking to others Number Percent



Somewhat 3 66 15%

Slightly 2 13 3%

Not at all 1 6 1%

No response 2 0%

Total 428 100%

Q12.4. Express my thoughts in writing Number Percent



Somewhat 3 47 11%

Slightly 2 20 5%

Not at all 1 6 1%

No response 2 0%

Total 428 100%


Again, being a person in my 50s, as well as serving in the U.S. Military for 22 years had given me many skills. The education I have received from Mesa has been interesting and helpful, but I can't truly say it has greatly improved my skills and abilities in these areas.

All classes were distance learning or online courses which is compatible to my ability to assimilated course contents. I am fortunate that SDCCD online program is available and hopefully it would extend to all courses. MATH courses are hybrid online courses and I hope in the future that there will be no mandatory onsite testing. **** CSID **** Veteran/DSPS

As an older student (50s), I had developed most of these skills prior to attending Mesa. Being creative in thought Definitely in all of theses topics my skill and ability had improved Did not take any english classes at mesa excel helped incredibly with analyzing data I have the best impression of the collage which I am going to carry on with me throughout my life and

pass on to the community and future generation. This is how I am going to express my gratitute I mainly learned skills to become an interior designer. I really enjoyed the program. I never enjoyed English in high school but I have here at Mesa. I've been told many times over by different professors that I had a knack for writing. I should maybe look

into journalism? I've grown alot as a speaker. ****, for Voice and Articulation, and **** for Critical Thinking are both heavy influences of mine for my time

at Mesa in becoming a cogent and clear communicator. Mesa College has done a great deal in making me become a better communicator. Mesa has Quality Professor that care about their students. Proud to have gone here. My writing skills need to be approved. N/A (3) New technology would be nice...digital radiography... No comment One must truly Love and Desire knowledge to obtain complete satisfaction. Specific classes that enhanced my own personal abilities mentioned above include: COMS 103, which

helped me express myself in written format and and ECON 121 which really helped me analyze visual charts and graphs.

**** was a phenomenal communications professor, I am glad that I decided to drop from this class last year and got the opportunity to work with **** instead. **** is a fantastic microbiology professor and successfully enables her students to learn such a tedious section. Professor **** was also instrumental in my gaining a better understanding of math, she allows her students to succeed through working hard and helping her students to thoroughly understand confusing concepts.

The General Ed classes definitely emphasize the importance of analysis and writing. The nutrition seminar that professor **** makes mandatory is a great motivation for students it was for me

back those days The teachers let us to express our self on different ways the important for them is that we can participate

in the class Writing prompts made me think about our lectures from different lenses. You can share everything with your peers no mater what race, color, ethnicity are you. No response (399)

Q14.1. Utilize technology to enhance my own learning Number Percent



Somewhat 3 67 16%

Slightly 2 17 4%

Not at all 1 5 1%

No response 3 1%

Total 428 100%

Q14.2. Identify areas in which I would like to develop my technology skills

Number Percent



Somewhat 3 66 15%

Slightly 2 22 5%

Not at all 1 15 4%

No response 7 2%

Total 428 100%

Q14.3. Communicate effectively using technology (i.e., office and technical software, social media)

Number Percent



Somewhat 3 64 15%

Slightly 2 19 4%

Not at all 1 11 3%

No response 5 1%

Total 428 100%


Accessibility of Resources are Moderate at Mesa Again, being a person in my 50s, as well as serving in the U.S. Military for 22 years had given me many


Doing most of my coursework online enhanced my ability to use technology for communication and collaboration.

For my degree I did not take very technologically focused courses, so unfortunately I do not have much experience in the above areas.

great classes Had a great Cisc 181 class with **** i think is his last name. Awesome Dude! Having wifi that works... I did not take many courses based around technology such as software or social media. I have been able to pursue my interests in Web Development with great support from **** and all the

faculty in the Multimedia and Web Design departments. I have noticed in the LRC that Photoshop and other Adobe Programs have been cut to just a few

computers. It would be more convenient if there were more computers available with this software.

I learned how to use Blackboard in my course I love technology! I started in all the lower level CBT courses and had no clue how to really format anything. Now I am

proficient in many applications, programs and can adapt quickly to blend into any and all environments.

I utilize better technology I will do all my best. In regards to the use of technology, I did not have many experiences at Mesa College that as a result

enhanced my learning or developed my technology skills. It is a must to learn technology It was very good to me to learn how to use technology to improve my education. It made it easy for me. I've taken a great number of online classes here at Mesa. Mesa college has the right material for the student can perfom a good job. Most of the time we did not use technology at class. My technology level is maxed out. Mymath is one of the worst programs ever conceived. It is an abomination. N/A (4) No comment Since I am a musician I had always wanted my own recording equipments. Being able to take music

classes at Mesa College and meeting friends definitely helped in those areas of utilizing technology and keep moving forward.

Taught the basic then showed apliacation programs The library staff's explanation of all of the online LRC resources helped me tremendously. Unless a STEM major, forget about tech. Was able to use computers to utlizie my note taking and projects. No response (395)

Q16. What most influenced your success at Mesa College? (n=335)

A positive atmosphere, challenging classes, and the new campus building such as the MS building. Academic center Access to most of my classes online All of the classes I have took at Mesa Amazing instructors and the dance program Attending class Attending classes and watching the enthusiasm of all students from around the world. Being able to get in contact with the professors for any questions regarding any help with assignments or

future projects. Being able to have awesome access to tutors, counselors, and ED plans! Being enrolled in courses that I was interested in and having great teachers teaching me the material. Being involved in Psi Beta really influenced my success and motivated me to reach my academic goals. Being present, finding a balance, and making every moment count. Better job. Black studies ms **** and that dr **** from the sociology program. Care for animals Career goals. Collaborating with other students Confidence helped me to pushe my self to complete my goals Counseling, helpful professor Counsellors Counselor **** Counselors at mesa Desire to transfer Desperation Dietary program with all his instructors were great Dr. **** her BIO **** class and her teaching method prepared me fully for college coursework. Each professors Engorage Environment Eops program gave me an opportunity to speak closely with counselors frequently. This helped me keep

a target on the goals I wanted to achieve. Everyone's dedication to transfer influenced my success at Mesa College. Experience learning with classmates Faculty and family Family (2) Family, Veterans Center, and Best Friends. Fellow classmates that have the same goal as mine, and great teachers who are willing to help. Finally having a goal and a plan to achieve it. My counselor **** was amazing! Flexible professors and professors that cared Friends' helps getting good grades. Getting my AA so I can start my career path. Goal setting and time management Good Good professors and the overall calm professional attitude that the students at Mesa have Good teachers Great parents, great wife, and some of the coaching staff while I was helping with some of the statistics

for the football and basketball teams. Great professors and driven peers (as well as some increased self-awareness) Hard work and dedication Hard work and determination Having encouragement from family to find out what I wanted to do and keep persisting. Having great instructors, **** is the best math teacher there is!

Q 16, Continued Having instructors who care a great deal. My first Spanish teacher, ****, gave me lots of advice. I would

visit with her to express my anxieties with my studies, and she would always set me straight. While she has since retired, I carry her strength with me as I aim to become a teacher myself.

Having supportive and inspiring instructors makes a huge difference in a success or failure. Having the computer lab, talking to classmates and getting along, having passionate teachers that

communicate often and repeat important info and who are kind enough to print out our worksheets/test sheets.

Helpful Staff Helpfulness of some of the professors How Competitive it is to get into 4 year programs I am the only person in my family to attend college so I wanted to succeed. I believe I have always been a hard worker and excelled in academics. This is due to my family and

personal motivation. I believe it was myself and my desire to get on with my education and going to a 4 year to get my degree. I got the great counselor to lead me through the process. **** helped me to identify and follow my goals I had amazing science professors. Mrs. and Mr. **** were both so helpful in Bio and Anatomy. Mr. ****

actually made Chemistry fun and interesting. I had an amazing counselor who guided me in taking the right courses to be able to transfer in two years i set a goal and do it I think being able to do internships. It would be great to have a more lenient internship program so

students can do them without having to major in that area of study. This way they can know what they want to major in. I would have loved to do more but couldn't because of the class restrictions.

I think my drive to do well influenced my success. Being at a big college requires looking into all the information yourself and making sure you are on the right track.

I think my instructor or professors influence my success. I think the professors I had most influenced my success. All the professors I had were very good at what

they teach, kept the classes interesting and students engaged, and seemed genuinely concerned for us to be successful.

I was influenced by the enormous amount of people who were successful in their schoolwork and their dedication.

I would say the level of work that my professors expected out of me. The fact that I knew that expected top of the line work pushed me to work towards that.

Improve myself Instructor ****, she made classes really worth attending and actually gave students a full understanding of

concepts Instructors (2) Instructors concern for students success and suggestions on how to prepare and study subjects. Involvement in the Student Government: peers that are supportive It was a combination of those few really encouraging teacher, and the support of DSPS, and my DSPS

counselor. I've had many great, fun and very experienced professors at this college which has only motivated me to

continue my studes more. Java and c++ class ****, ****, many of my peers ****, amazing teacher that helped my major become more interesting. Joining the Mesa College Swim team Knowledgeable professors. Learning how to study. How a balanced diet affects my mind. Making subjects interesting me. meeting a wonderful man who motivated me to keep going until I achieve my goal Mesa Academy Program and Professor/ Counselor **** Mesa DSPS and the Student Veterans Organization

Q 16, Continued Motivation from **** My ability to show my children that it can be done, and to never give up. My ability to succeed at all my classes. My ability to time manage with work. My Anthropology teacher. My black studies teacher Ms. **** My business professors. Specifically Professor ****. My child development professor **** my courses in communication My daughter My decision to major in communication, and to have it as a transferable degree. My dedication My degree, which i learned. My desire to become someone with a degree. My desire to graduate with a degree. My desire to transfer out of Mesa as fast as possible. My desire to transfer to SDSU. I knew I needed to do well at Mesa to get accepted. My determination to complete my goal for my kids. My determination to graduate My determination to keep going. My determination to try my hardest to get all As. My drive (2) My drive for a higher education and the students I met along the way My drive to finish my general education and major requirements to transfer to a 4 year university. My drive to finish. My drive to succeed. My DSPS counselor My event management professors My family (2) My family members. My family support. My fellow peers in my classes My first semester of college met a very inspiring young woman who was one of classmates. She really

helped me in figuring out what my goals for my time in community college would be and gave me an outline of how to go about it. I have since then lost contact with her but I definitely recognize much of my success in meeting her at Mesa College.

my goal at the end of the line My goal of transferring to a 4 year university. My goal to run my publishing company as effectively as possible. My goals My hard work and passion for my major. Also my drive to excel and keep discovering new things about

me that I did not know before I started this journey. My instructors (4) My instructors always showed me I can do what I desire to do My instructors and peers. My Mom my motivation and i also somehow felt obligated to do well since i was on financial aid. My motivation to earn my AA, which is a step in my full educational plan to pursue a BSN and ultimately

my Physician's Assistant certification. My own desire to transfer and advance myself. My own drive to want to finish and whenever I got a preseason who was happy to teach and was

inspiring. My own drive. I believe the teachers and course set up at times limited the learning. My own goals set for myself and having help from teachers

Q 16, Continued My own motivation My own motivation along with the help of my counselor, ****. My own person will to never work a horrible job again. My own personal motivation and some guidance from my counselor. My own want/ need to succeed My own wanting to graduate as soon as possible My parents, family kept encouraging me to succed My participation in the Mesa Forensics Speech and Debate Team and my wonderful professors and

mentors, including ****, ****, ****, and ****. My passion for Cooking and the availability of the material, and resources. My peers and my instructors My personal goal to obtain my AA. My professors My professors (**** and ****) My Professors and classmates. My professors and my peerd My professors and peers My professors were fabulous and we're always willing to put in extra efforts to help me. They were all very

encouraging and fair. My professors willingness to help My Professors, Fellow Students, and the Student Veteran Organization. My professors. Without them, nothing was possible. My psychological belief that thee Heavily Father Himself Jehovah, created specific time & space for me to

discover his magnificent wonders of creation. His sacrifice will not be in vain, not with my efforts. Thank U Jesus for mesa College!

My psychology professor my first semester teaching me how to learn and expand attention/retention rate. Professor ****, Dr. **** and a few others who taught their classes with passion for the field and brought the subject to life.

My self motivation My soccer team, coaches, and councilor **** My success was influenced by taking classes that I was actually interested in. my success was initiated from learning and attaining good grades. But soon it became the will to transfer

to a university and take more challenging classes geared specifically towards my major. My teachers My teachers and my frends My Teachers and my drive to finish My teachers and peers. My teachers helped a lot by motivating me to do my best. Having great resources also helped. My teachers, peers and the Mesa environment helped me go for the major I wanted to do versus

something I just kind of liked. My want to succeed Myself (2) Myself, Academic Counselors and Professors myself, and my peers. Myself, Tutor center, DSPS, Personal Growth class, meeting people to study with. N/A (2) new classes New leadership conference, learned about from honors club Nothing. Mesa college has been a negative experience. Pay raise Peers and the level of connection with the professors People that I met along the way Perseverance. Personal Goals

Q 16, Continued Personal motivation Personal motivation and family support Price scholarship program and fye program at city college. Probably the handful of encouraging and helpful teachers I've had as well as certain counselors. Prof. **** and prof **** Professor Professor ****! I am not a physics major but took physics to satisfy GE credits. He is a great thinker and

expects his students to be the same. Professor ****. Professor **** and **** made a big difference in the way I view life and how I am going to accomplish the

goals that I set. I highly respect both of them and they are the greatest teachers I have ever had. KEEP them at mesa so they can continue to change the world

Professor **** Professor **** Professors (2) Professors and friends professors such as dr. ****, coach ****, coach **** Professors that push and instill hard work ethics Professors willing to know who you are as a person rather than just being a student in their class. Professors! I found some of the best professors Mesa has to offer. Mrs. ****, Mr. ****, ****, ****, ****, ****,

*****. These people made a huge impact on me and my educational experience. Professors, ASG Professors, Tutors and Friends Program director's pace and instruction. Proper guidance from counselors and instructors. Quality of my professors and the manner in which they teach promoted learning. Rate my professor resulting in good professors Ratemyprofessor Realizing my potential Realizing that all the standardized testing and courses for more "gifted" students people took in high

school are ****. Everyone can learn anything if you work at it. relationship with friend, Study with group and overcome by myself. Relationship with peers and some dedicated teachers Self esteem and self confidence around people Self motivation Self-discipline Setting a goal for myself influenced me to strive to succeed. Setting personal goals Several of my professors have inspired me to keep working hard even when the subjects challenged me

personally. small class size Small class sizes and fantastic professors! Small classroom settings with professors who care about teaching. Soccer Some of my teachers Some of the professors were incredible and helpful towards my journey to where I am today Staff Student Government Student Government and Enthusiastic Professors Student resources alone with profesors study groups and teachers that will to help and also tutoring Study practices, showing up to class. Support and encouragement I received from Administrative, faculty, counselors, and professors. Support from my family.

Supportive instructors and professors Supportive professors taking a variety of classes for my GE to find the right career for me Talking to counseling, studying, using tutors. Teachers (4) Teachers and counselors (2) Teachers and Friends. Teachers that sincerely cared about being the best teacher they can possibly be. Teachers who are passionate about what they teach in class. Teachers who are willing to work with

students. Teachers who care about their students' well beings and exemplified fairness to all their students. The amazing professors! The atmosphere at Mesa College, from the students, to the professors and the buildings, I could have not

had it any other way. The availability of most classes. The availability of resources available to me The availability of the classes offered. By providing so many evening and online options, I was able to

take all of the classes necessary for me to complete my degree without any major conflicts with my work schedule.

The broad minority's influence The career opportunities for psychology class. The challenge that all my science classes provided. The counselor and my family The counselors. The desire to do better. The DSPS was the only part of this college that had a good counselor. The easy accessibility of everything on campus The easy communication and availability with the professors. The environment of the campus. The fact that I am a first generation student and will be continuing to receive an even higher education, by

the motivation of transferring itself. The fellow single parents that we're going through the same things i was. It kept me motivated to keep

going. The flexibility to manage working fulltime and going to school part time. My counselor, ****, provided

excellent advice for my non traditional situtation. the goal to transfer the great instructors The help and guidance of Professor **** The help of insteuctors/counselors/transfer staff The help of passionate instructors The helpful and encouraging staff The instructors (2) The instructors' ability to effectively present the course to their student's whether online or in class. One

instructor in my Accounting class (Fall 2014), in "our" (class) opinion failed to do that, yet credit to the instructor we all somehow pass the course.

The instructors influenced my success. Having such passionate English professors allowed me to understand where I wanted to go. They inspired me to become a English major. Being able to take the literature classes fueled my passion for writing and reading. They have helped me succeed.

The instructors were most influential to my success at Mesa The instructors. Every instructor I encountered acted professionally, and must importantly appeared to

love their job and enjoy teaching. The instructors. The vast majority of my instructors were very effective at teaching.

Q16, Continued THE LIBRARY. If the library were not open until 10pm I would not have been able to complete my

studies. The LRC was my sanctuary and best friend in accomplishing everything. The hours made it great for me to begin studying at 7 before class and helped get most of my work done through the night. If the library was 24 hrs I would not leave. I AM VERY GRATEFUL FOR LRC HOURS---DON'T CHANGE THEM

The majority of professors I have had were amazing and enhanced my life. The Mesa Speech and Debate Team The motivation to transfer out to a 4 year. The openness of the professors and my fellow students. The opportunity to transfer to a four-year university. The passion of the instructors The positive environment in each art classroom was welcoming and intriguing. The professors (3) The professors and counseling The professors and students at Mesa The professors encouraging me to take an interest in my future and that I can accomplish what I want to. The professors greatly influenced my success. The professors that I have had over the semesters that I've been here The resources the resources available as well as the college environment. The rigor of the program. I already have a 4-year degree from a major state university program and this

was just as rigorous and demanding. The sheer desire to accomplish an academic goal. I dropped out of high school and, to this day, still lack

a high school diploma. This was all about the will to prove to myself that I am not a failure and that I can accomplish something if I put my mind to it!

The small class size and the instructor availability in attitude, and in the openness of their minds. The speech and debate team. The student services, The Learning Center, Transfer Center, and counslers. The support from my family and friends as well as surrounding myself in an environment that allows me to

grow and apply myself. The support from the Anthropology staff in particular Dr. ****, who seems to have a lot passion for

teaching and for Anthropology. The support of my loved ones The support that I received from DSPS The supportive professors who encouraged and help me through my journey. The teachers are very helpful. They take time to make you understand the content. Tutoring in writing

helped me so much. The teachers in my Child Development courses. The teachers, counselors the DSP&S. The transfer center The up beat environment, everyone is always doing something or going somewhere. People at Mesa

influence me to be more motivated. The want to transfer to a 4 year university within two years The want to transfer. The wonderful and experienced professors Towards the end of my time at Mesa College I discovered some of the resources offered at Mesa. I wish

that they were brought to my attention at the beginning. Transfering! :) Understanding my limitations and using them as strengths instead of weaknesses in accomplishing my

goals regarding school work. Very co operative and friendly staff. Veterans resource center Wanting to get out of this place. wanting to transfer

Q16, Continued What most influenced my success at Mesa were some of the teacher, they made a big impact in my

success What most influenced my success to graduate is my desire to obtain a bachelors degree. When I took my Engineering class, Professor **** told us that we will become engineers. Wide array and availability of classes kept me interested in graduating. Wonderful professors and mentors Work ethic No response (93)

Q17. What was the biggest challenge you faced while at Mesa College? (n=338)

Accepting the fact that the English classes are biased and not standardized. Adapting to school again after 9 years of abscence due to service in the Marines. Adding classes I needed due to them being full Adjusting to teaching styles for the business math courses. Algebra An instructor's inability to teach his/her class making it harder for students to learn or pass the course.

Parking can be hard at times. Applying what I learn to my career of choice As I mentioned in #16, having discovered the different resources Mesa College has to offer. Attempting to find my self-confidence to tackle the responsibilities as an active member of the academic

community, particularly in speech and debate. bad counslers Balancing home/school life. Balancing my school work with my job, especially during finals time. Balancing my time. I'm a Husband, a father, a worker and a volunteer. Balancing school and a job with a personal life. Balancing school and work Balancing school and work. It was quite the task. Balancing work and school (2) Be on time for class because of parking. Being able to clearly understand what classes I needed to graduate. Being able to pass all the classes needed to transfer Being able to stay focused when I felt like my life wasn't exactly on track. Being able to support myself financially and emotionally through the PTA program because of how hard

and time committed I had to be. Being hearing impaired and learning in a non native language (English) being rejected from sdsu twice with no explanation Being the old guy on campus and relearning skills Being with many young, immature kids. biggest challenge, Anatomy class. Biggest challenged faced was parking!!!!!! Calculus 1 Calculus and Computer Programming classes Certain professors not treating all students fairly. Some professors don't allow each and every student to

provide proof of an excused absense; In turn this has hindered some students' grades including my own.

Choosing a career path, every time I went to talk to a counselor I got different answers and routes I should take.

CIS181 Visual Basic and ACCT 116B Classes being so impacted Classes can be hard at times but Mesa provided a lot of opportunities to become successful. communicate with people around me

Communication Commuting from San Ysidro to Mesa College Complacent teaching. Completing everything. Trying to see the light at the end of the tunnel was the hardest part. Concentration Conquering English 101 counselors gave me wrong ed plan counselors not being more clear or reaching out to me enough to get me out in 3 years. going on my fifth

year now is partly due to that issue of "im just another number" dealing with students with attitude or groups. Dealing with the financial aid Dealing with the immaturity of younger students. Decidine on a Major and having to drop classes because I decided on a major that I liked when I changed

majors, Deciding a major Deciding what GE classes to take Deciding what major I wanted to choose Developing appropriate study habits **** physics teachers Each counselor giving different information about what classes are needed for program. Also I was

harrassed by many of the male students while waking to class. Eating something that wasn't greasy and triple the price. There I had seen a nutrigrain bar being priced at

$2. If a box costs $2.5 for 8 bars, the school is marking up the price by 580%. There are not many healthy choices and there needs to be less greasy food.

Effective Counseling Effectively managing my time with school, work and kids. Electricity and magnetism English English as a second language enrollment for the next semester Figuring out my classes and the transfer process. AND PARKING! figuring out what I needed to do to get my associates Figuring out what i wanted to do. Also had to visit counselling several times as i was given some wrong

information about courses to take to meet certain requirements. Figuring out what major I wanted to pursue Figuring out what major to choose. Counseling did not help very much. Figuring out which classes to take for the degree and PARKING Finals Financial aid staff are not helpful Financial deficit Finding a parking space. Finding a parking spot Finding classes that I needed Finding counselors who knew what they were talking about. Finding enough time for school as a working adult. But the access to many online classes made a big

difference. Finding myself. Finding parking (5) Finding stable student housing nearby. Finding the right path to take and speaking with advisors on this matter. Finding time to balance work and academics. Funding for my last semester at Mesa. Funding my whole experience and dealing with the obstacles that almost seem purposely set in front of

people who work full time or that meet my demographic/race. Get degree Getting 225 hours at my DCP.

getting adjusted in a new community Getting appointments with counselors. getting classes (2) Getting enrolled in the classes I needed, getting my VA paperwork done properly, and being mistakenly

charged out of state tuition. Getting everything cleared for graduation Getting into my program Getting into the classes I need for a bachelor's degree was very difficult Getting my grades back up. Getting my labs covered because at the other school they didn't require labs. Getting the appropriate classes Getting the classes I needed (2) Getting the classes I needed to transfer to SDSU Getting through spanish 102. And then navigating the transfer system. It seems as though a lot of times

the guidance counselors would rush you and not give you the full information. I found a lot out through third party information and then it was not until I could direct the guidance counselor to something specific that they would actually have a real conversation with you.

Going back to school after not having been in a college classroom for nearly 30 years. Going from a four year to a cc Going to Class on time Group discussion by English Group projects Handling a heavy course load. Have a job and go to school Having counselors be negative in regards to transferring to a university. I have several classes that I was

told to take which I ended up not needing (wasted time and money). I was told not to bother trying to transfer since I was short 2 classes on the curriculum. Thankfully, I listened to a friend who said to apply anyway and I got in. Had I listened to the counselor, I would have had to wait a full year. Please provide better training to the counselors.

Having the confidence in myself to pass all the chemistry, biology, and physics classes needed. Having to balance my time between work and school. Life doesn't stop just because you go to school.

Also, it is hard not to compare yourself to others while you are at a community college. So just keeping focused and not feeling any less that a student at a 4 year university. Even though Mesa is so much more affordable and a great place to go.

Having to raise my 2 young children and succeed at school Having to retake courses I had taken on a term system because they did not fulfill a semester

requirement was frustrating. Higher class cost and hold life Holding myself to a much higher caliber of success. As a teenager, I was only interested in passing

classes. As an adult, returning to school I aimed for A's every time and learning my limits is important.

Horrible teachers I faced little resistance and that helped a lot. I felt like I'd get stuck in a class and didn't know who to talk to cause friends and family are busy, so I'd fail

a class on purpose so I could try a second time. I wished often there was just an emotional support room where people could just go to lie down breath deeply and sooner some mentor would walk by and ask to listen to me and hear me out.

I felt there was no guidance from the school. Also that 2 or 3 of my teachers needed to be reevaluated. I had a terrible Algebra teacher. She would scream at her students ad very discouraging to everyone. I had no major problems while attending mesa. I really liked all the counselors I spoke with on a personal level, but I do feel like a lot of times they didn't

have all the information and in an already confusing process that was a big bummer. I think the greatest challenge was getting to Mesa with transportation. I had to carpool a lot and ended up

missing a few classes here and there.

I was a lot older than most of the students who were taking classes during the day. however I understand that the majority of the night time students were in my age group. but because of the different schedules I rarely met a student who had shared life experiences.

I was challenged primarily in a positive and constructive way. The English department at Mesa has a very great staff that challenges students to think critically and express themselves eloquently in writing.

I work full time and travel so fitting my school schedule into that took extra planning. I, as well as fellow classmates, have had difficulty learning from the Mesa Chemistry professors. Namely

the lecture classes, not the lab portions. Time and time again I was met with different instructors who all seemed uninterested in trying to make a very confusing subject any easier to understand. My frustrations were with professors not wanting to answer questions, testing on material completely different from the lecture content, and a very obvious inconsistency in the facts that the different teachers are teaching. What I mean is, things I learn in one chemistry class are refuted by another and professors blatantly tell us that the other professor was incorrect. This makes learning what is already very difficult to learn, even harder and more frustrating.

It is very hard to register and there is no guidance. The transcript policy is stupid...why would we have transcripts sent unless we wanted them evaluated??

It took me a long time to figure out what it was that I actually wanted to study. That was stressful at times, but it all worked out.

It was biology *** with lab with professor **** It was difficult to find the right counsel It was hard not being able to get all my classes at Mesa and having to commute from Mesa to City in

between classes It was mainly economic due to not having enough resources. However, I did after my first year receive

scholarships which helped greatly. Job and class assignment. Juggling schedules, prioritizing study schedules after 30 years of working in environments requiring

frequent changes in schedules and multitasking tasks. Juggling work, school, and my personal life Keeping motivated Lack of motivation. Some topics and assignments do not relate to real business ethics Lack of social interaction as there is no social scene and unclear and misguided what I needed to do to

transfer and get my AA, this uncertainty led to a lot of extra time and money spent. Language and culture barriers Language barrier (2) Language barrier and financial burden Language differences. As a non-native English speaker, I had to spend many hours translating before

studying. Laziness learn a lot of. Learning my study habits in order to achieve grades that I aspired Limited classes Listening to the counselors give poor advice. Living at home was my biggest challenge because I would become easily distracted by my friends and

family when trying to study. Living on my own Living on my own in a different state than where i was born for the first time Maintaining time to do well in classes, and volunteer in the Student Government and not become

overwhelmed Making "Failure is not an option," my motto! Challenge accepted and passed! I never failed one class Making the adjustment in taking advantage of what resources Mesa College has to offer in improving my

academics and my career goals. Making the right choices for the future. Making time for personal life Managing my time better and changing my perceptions of individuals I met in class. Managing my time between class, studying, and work!

marital separation, being a single mom my nights were spent doing HW Math classes Mathematics Meeting with a bunch of Counselors who were unhelpful and unknowledgable Mesa. Motivation Motivation. Personally I suffer from depression and the student health center was not much help. multiple tests in 1 day My accounting class My biggest challenge was being able to get classes that I needed to complete my degree. My biggest challenge was making sure I completed all required courses within a certain amount of time. My biggest challenge was that I had to balance a full time job and school, but being taught how to exactly

manage my time helped. My biggest challenge was trying to balance my school and work schedules. My English,enrolling classes, and unopened major classes My health issues. My Health. My major specific classes were have great difficulty. My own self-confidence or lack thereof. N/A (4) No major challenges None (3) Not falling through the cracks, it was difficult knowing if I was taking the right classes depending on what

counselor you got. Not feeling alone in my classes. The class times. Not flirting too much with thee pretty girls on campus. Beauty is a distracting force of nature, yet worth the

challenge. Not having a clear idea of what I wanted to study. Not having finacial aid due to disqual Nothing at all. Nothing really just gettin into classes: One of the biggest challenge I faced while at Mesa College was seeking the help when I needed it. When

I first attend Mesa I didn't ask for help when I needed the extra help. Online classes Online classes. At one point I was taking 6 classes, and it forced me to be self-sufficient. open availability of courses Organic chemistry is a tough course! My professor for this course this semester is new and disorganized.

I am having difficulties with this course this semester. organizing my schedule around work in order to have eough time to do both. Other language Overcoming my fears Overcoming stress. Parking (23) Parking and algebra 2 Parking and booking appointments Parking is extremely challenging making it hard to be on campus on time or at all. It is such an obstacle

that I feel affects attendance and ultimately the grades of many students Parking! PARKING! :( I finally just decided to take 7am classes, which is pretty brutal. Parking, and the driving to Mesa. I live in Poway, traveling to the school on a daily basis takes work. Parking, expensive books, not enough good healthy and affordable food options Parking. I'm not trying to be a smart aleck; it is a very real issue that negatively impacts my ability to get

to class on time and arrive ready to learn. Parking. Getting paperwork to go through correctly Parking. I'm not kidding. Passing math 96

Paying for books Paying for textbooks. There were some courses I would have liked to take but didn't because I could not

afford the textbook required. paying my classes because I don't have financial aid and science classes Peers People pooped too much. Personal and professional time management; these two skills are the most needed with in any work /

learning environment. Philosophy! But it was also my greatest accomplishment. Great teacher! Physics Physics 195/196 Quiz #9 on Mrs. **** calc3 course. Poverty and Homelessness. At least 14 months of my 4 years at Mesa were spent being homeless,

staying on people's floors, couches, guestrooms. Strangers, friends, and sometimes family. Professor ****! Physics is hard! Raising children and working full-time Registration for certain classes Repeating math classes twice math 96 Schedule conflict Scheduling was difficult due to me working 40+ hours a week, but in time I was able to complete all

courses needed. Scheduling, working full time and having 3 kids, wish more courses were offered online. Shortage of space in online courses, and also this may not be related, but parking was a huge problem. Slow wifi Some professors tend to treat us like we are still attending high school Speak in public still a challenge but not as it used to when I started Starting over at 50 years old Staying focused until the end of my semesters. Staying motivated. Sticking with one career path. Studying and time management Take the nutrition and then move to Dietary supervisor was hard because of the classes and internship

that Students need to complete to get the certificate Taking classes while undergoing treatment for cancer. taking english classes Taking on too much workload at one time Taking the final upper division classes for my major. Taking to many classes at once and managing good grades. Test preparation. The assignments the biggest challenge at Mesa college was finding myself for the first time. The biggest challenge for me is complacency because being a full time student was tought The biggest challenge I faced at Mesa college was finding a sense of community and belonging. Most

people here are only here for a short while so it's hard to build strong, lasting relationships. Getting more involved with student clubs has helped broaden my experience here, but I wish that more students got involved and weren't afraid of establishing roots, even if just for a short while.

The biggest challenge I faced at Mesa was probably understanding the matriculation system to get the courses my degree/ academic path depended on.

The biggest challenge I faced was deciding what I wanted to major in, I probably changed my mind around four times. I think it's important to view that other disciplines, like the arts and social sciences, are just as valid as STEM.

The biggest challenge I faced was not knowing what I wanted to do for my major. The biggest challenge I faced was setting a goal for getting my associates degree and transferring.

There's really no follow up at all with counselors after your first semester, which makes sense for college, but a small amount of accountability from the college to follow up would have been a possible kick in the pants to get my degree done.

The biggest challenge I faced was when I was working full-time, going to school full-time, and riding the bus.

The biggest challenge was accepting my change in career and accepting a semi-sabbatical year. Where I had intended to transfer after finishing my GEs.

The biggest challenge was my home life. It's tough trying to balance family, work, and school. Sometimes I would run into difficulty trying to create time to do my homework.

The biggest challenge was the English language and being able to comprehend what was I being taught.I was raised in another country and the language was the first barrier to overcome!!

The challenge was being able to get through all my classes and sticking to high grades to graduate. The commute The counseling office giving me wrong information and contradicting each other. The DCP hours are too lengthy for certain sites and were challenging to coordinate with staff. the drive The empty feelings this college gives me. The financial aid. The language, I send a lot of time to study English the location The parking made it hard for me to attend class sometimes. The parking situation. The professors that were a hassle to deal with when it came to grading The transition from military to student. The tutoring was the worst I ever had. I do not like that department. I think they need better preparation

and their system is very outlandish. The WAY overly strict financial aid department which almost amounts to robbery. Time management Time management and parking. Time management while juggling school, internships, and a job. Time management with juggling exams, assignments, clinical rotations, etc. Time management. I worked full time and went to school, and had my stepson full time when my husband

was deployed for many months at a time. It was hard! Time! My boyfriend is in the Navy do I only had a year to accomplish my goals. Time, the desire for money outside of school, opportunity cost of school or work Time, work full time Transfering. Transferring on time transitioning into a new school and area Trying to find a good teacher with a reasonable syllabus. Walking into classes without knowing what

grading style and expectations each teacher will have is extremely hazardous to high GPAs Trying to find classes with construction. Trying to gain proper insight on transferring to a 4-year Trying to get into the courses that I needed as well as schedule my classes around my work schedule. Trying to get parking. Trying to make a counseling appointment and trying to be on top of schedule with teachers that are

unorganized, unclear, and vague with all their instructions, and STUDENT PARKING. Understanding that tutoring and effort really does help the student in achieving any big challenge. Understandings what classes to take, figuring out how to be a good student. When my life was impacted with the intake of my now children Work part time and coming to class after work Working 32 hours a week with 12 units of class is difficult. Working a full-time, 9-5 job. Working and study workload management. Working and studying full time Working around every ones' work or school schedule and school schedule Working full time and attending Mesa part time; class times sometimes conflicted with work Working full time and part time while attending class. Working full time and school full time.

Working full time while attending school full time Working full time, going to school full time and balancing life out. Working full time, running my company, and taking business trips all while studying. working fulltime Working fulltime and balancing that with school. Working full-time and being a full time student. Many times there wasn't enough classes or enough seats

for me to take a class. I could have graduated earlier. Working while going to school Working with others in groups Working with to people (my peers) who did not share the same level of commitment and determination as

I had from day one. Writing essays. No response (91)

Q18. What was the most important thing you learned during your experience as a Mesa College student? (n=319)

A comprehensive understanding of my major Achievements can be made at your own pace. After absent 10 years from formal education, the enjoyment of learning new subjects as small progressive

steps towards achieving academic and professional milestones. Always is important have a good co munication with the rest of the people Always keep up with deadlines. Analysis skill analyze and question information presented to me in my daily life Anything is possible when asking for help As a Mesa College Student I learned that student involvement is crucial. It is so beneficial to be apart of a

club or organization on campus. I was privileged to be in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society so I had the chance to meet some extraordinary students and advisers.

Aside from all that I studied, Mesa taught me the actual importance of community. I've always felt like an individual and see the things in the details rather than the whole image. Being at Mesa definitely taught me how to interact with not only professors but also to become a positive influence among my peers. Thus giving me the opportunity to work with a team and making sure our voice as students was heard.

Attend all your professors lectures and take advantage of office hours. Attendance is the key to success Balance my life. Balance. Basically, to believe in myself and know that a little hard work can go a long way. Be a responsible adult be flexible Be kind to your peers and faculty. Work together and learn together. Been able to improved my reading and writing. Being able to treat patients on MY own as a student physical therapist assistant. Being open minded towards the opportunities that having a degree, whether an associates or a 4 year

degree, can lead to. Building relationships with teachers really help. Check email multiple times a day Cherish life and never stop learning. Choosing your teacher is crucial to having a high GPA College is about who can jump through hoops communication is key Show up! Communication with others is the key of success. Community Service Complete all things involving registration as soon as possible

Q18, Continued Consistency Creating good relationships with professors can come in handy. Critical thinking skills Critical thinking. C's get degrees. Diversity Do things early because it takes forever to get any of it done Do things on your own Doing all assigned homework and actually studying does provide positive results. Don't ever go to community college. Dont get stuck, study hard in order to pass all classes and not have to take them again Don't slack off Don't take the word of one person when it comes to your future, talk to several people, just because one

counselor says something doesnt mean that's valid information. Due a few of my business professors, I've been able to practice applying what I learned to my job. Education is the most important tool I could have evaluating the whole picture (for validity) Every experience will help decide your future goals. Everyone has a passion and we must find it and let it flourish Everyone is made equal and education is education everything about animals. Fight the power Get your work done and get out. Go with your gut Going back for a second degree is well worth it Group work Hard work always pays off. To set goals and learning is the biggest reward in college. Hard work and time management skills Hard work is rewarding Hard work leads to success Hard work pays off (3) Hard work pays off in the end. Hard work pays off. Going to class even when you don't "have" to is helpful. have a good relationship with your professor. Helping others and reaching out for help are great ways to succeed and learn. how important education is How to be a more effective communicator, how to work better with others in group settings, and how to

apply this information to day to day life. This is why I chose the communication major; I knew it would be a degree that would go far beyond employment opportunities. It would enhance my life! Can't wait to finish up my BA at San Diego State University!

How to be a more successful student. how to be happy How to be more independent. How to be safe in the kitchen and not harm anyone with my cooking How to become a good student. How to challenge myself to make the material more interesting. how to communicate with instructors and peers How to communicate with other people How to communicate with other people and how to respect their opinion. How to critically analyze history and literature to help me understand why things are they way they are in

this world. How to effectively communicate with others. How to learn effectively How to learn on my own

Q18, Continued How to manage my life and my quality education. How to manage my time better and think more critically How to parallel park How to plan and getting better at time management. How to prepare presentations and effective writing skills, and oral communication How to run a business and the skills needed How to use my resources given how to work on a team How to write a good argumentative paper. Also, how to navigate Mesa's resources/system as well as

transfering to UCSD. I am a very shy person but I was able to learned how to open up to strangers through public speaking. I came from Miramar and there's definitely a different atmosphere at Mesa. Mesa has a lot more outgoing

and friendly people on campus. It's a lot of fun getting to know people on campus. I can achieve anything i want as long as i put in the work I can do this i did learn to organize my time by visiting the library I don't really know. This is a hard question to answer. I gained a new confidence in myself! I get the education I sign up for. Most professors used every minute of class time. I have learned a lot from the classes I have took I have learned that working hard and being patient are huge benefits to accomplishing goals. I learn a lot. I learned a lot about my major just this semester. I was able to learn different opportunity within my major

and I was also able to communicate with my professors better I learned a lot about myself from Chicano and anthropology classes. I realized my weaknesses in

communication classes. I found deep appreciation for art in the 100 class and the most important was realizing my impact can be huge on the word and the only thing stopping me is me.

I learned a lot, and I'm better person I learned a lot, but probably the importance of making an effort and managing my time wisely I learned how to learn. I learned how to manage and judge my school and work schedule. I learned how to write essays American way I learned that a good work ethic and commitment are the best way to achieve long term goals. I learned that California is extremely diverse, so I have a lot of competition in my field of study. I learned that everyone comes from a different background, and that I shouldn't judge others before I get

to know them. I learned that everything is possible if you work hard. I learned that it IS possible to have 2 jobs and go to school. I learned that one can waste a lot of time enjoying inexpensive college courses, and neglect pursuing

further education and career opportunities. I learned that success does not come in an easy way but the struggles are what bring it. I learned that there are many talented young people in the world. I had so much fun going to school with

students that are my children's ages. I learned to appreciate multiple, diverse viewpoints. I learned to manage multiple classes I learned to respect others religion and background I learned to set your priories first than other things like going out and being with friends. If I want to learn a subject, it is up to me to teach myself that subject. If there's a will there's a way! If you work hard, you will succeed. If you're not sure, ask questions. Don't be shy about it because there's always others who are wondering

the same thing. i'm capable and will succeed Independence

Q18, Continued Interaction with instructors. It is how you react to situations that impact you It is important to push yourself to succeed. Nothing is going to be a cake walk. Never settle for less than

your full potential. It's Okay to fail as long as you get up and try harder the next time I've discovered what I wanted to do with my life. Keep trying. Education is a personal goal that serves the broader community. Keeping looking forward. Keep working towards your goal. Knowing that there is a wide diversity within the student body and that I can learn more not only in class

but through talking with other students as well. Knowledge is power. learn how to find parking in crowded places. learn more English ,and meet a many and good people, Learning how to use everything I learned for current and future refrences. Also taking everything I learned

to build my skills and get to the goals I have. Learning to manage, life, love, work, and school. make connection. Make decisions that will positively impact my future. Make friends! Mathematics Mesa College influenced me to pursue what I wanted versus what people told me to do. I changed my

major and though it was a challenge to have to drop my chem lecture and lab in the end it was also worth it because I will be studying something I enjoy.

N/A (3) Networking (2) Networking unstructors always tell you how dietary is a small bussiness and everyone know each other

so work hard to make always a good imagen from you Networking, specially in my industry is a big factor. School is not only a classroom, is a way to meet new

people and make them part of your career path Never give up (2) Never give up on my dreams, and there is always someone willing to help me if I am willing to help

myself. Never give up on my goals. Never give up, and expect to get what you put in Never give up. Even if you have a difficult start to a course, work hard, get extra help, and you can

achieve success (or at minimum a passing grade!) Never live without passion. Once you discover something you truly love never let it go, it'll fuel your flame. No matter how important my education is, I still have to put my health first in order to succeed. Not give up, don't take no for an abswer Not only is physics hard, but the teachers are just as hard, like a ****. Not to doubt myself as a student, and how to apply myself to difficult subjects Not to give up even when I don't think I can do it, and I learned that if I felt like i couldn't do it that would

give me more of a reason to do it and do it right. Joining the swim team also taught me to work hard even when you don't want to.

Not to miss class. Nothing is impossible One's age, financial background and personal schedule are not a hindrance to learning. It's never too late

to go back to school. Organization parking sucks but dont let that stop you from coming late to class Pay attention closely in your classes. People have different attitude Perseverance is key Perseverance.

Q18, Continued Procrastination is not a good trait Program language Public relations. The ability to communicate with a variety of people in a meaningful way with supporting

information to prove my motives. Push forward Push myself, and always make sure others are doing good too. putting in the effort to finish assignments even when exhausted Question everything Read book, Do enough home work , listen to my professor and Study with professor who I like. Respect everyone. Responsibility Responsibility and valuing yourself as a person Running towards your problems, and tackling them head on. Instead of running away from them. School should be about getting a good education not about job training. Self discipline Setting goals is important Skills Some of the younger students seem to be less tolerant of those with whom they disagree, especially if

they tend to lean to the left, for example, there have been times where I've been accosted by people trying to "save the planet" through Greenpeace and they have to be some of the most insensitive people I've ever encountered.

Stay ahead of things and get a schedule and routine quickly each semester Stay focused on fewer projects Stay focused, organized don't fall behind. Stay on top of the assignments Staying focused on your goals Study skills and time management Studying Success in the program is the responsibility of each student, unless you have to complete DCP hours and

you're at the mercy of someone else's schedule. Success is attainable as long as we put our mind to it. take college seriously. Taking care of my own That a student must be proactive when it comes to there education. That good work ethic and and focus are key That I am a capable and intelligent individual. That I am capable of achieving my academic goals. that I can achieve anything That I can challenge myself and accomplish my goals. that i can do anything That I can excel even at my age, and that school is now a skill that I do well. That I can make a difference. That I can succeed at learning and getting good grades That I can... Receive a 4.0 while enrolled in 18 units, succeed and excel in this field. That I love sociology and am excited to continue my career path in that field. That I should have done better in High School. That if I do not do well I have no one to blame but myself. If I give my best I get the best. That if you work hard enough and enjoy people anything is possible. That is is possible to understand subjects I previously had a mental block on, its amazing if you try and

ask what you can learn. That it is ok to make mistakes as long as we learn from them. That it's ok to fail and criticism makes you better That many counselor's aren't doing their job and don't care about the student's success, not all counelsor

but many that I have interacted with at mesa.

Q18, Continued That Mesa College offers second chances for those who struggled on 4-yr colleges and open doors to

people That Mesa is even better the second time around. Learning at Mesa feels like it has more of an impact

on me than at other schools. That my mind relies on my body, and vice versa. I cannot neglect one or the other starts to fail. I've

bounced back from life threatening illness, and dramatic surgery, and I haven't let it phase me. I'm not broken, I'm reinforced.

That no matter how hard that internal banter is telling you to give up, especially when failing a test, that you DO NOT GIVE UP! EVER!

That no one but yourself really cares what your grades are and that's how it should be. That nobody is going to do the work for me, or check that I am doing what I should be doing. I had to

learn to hold myself accountable for me. That nothing is impossible if you really want it. I will be transferring to UCSD next fall. That the best thing I can do to be successful is to focus on how much I actually enjoy learning That the dental community is very small. That the efforts as well as numerous sacrifices invested on my education will never be rendered useless

or unnecessary. I was able to learn even from the most disappointing 'failures'. I got up, tried again and got it right at times and made new mistakes at others. It is life, what can say? The important thing is to never give up.

That the possibilities are endless and I didn't "just" go to a community college... I went to MESA COLLEGE.

That there are a lot of great young students trying to make a difference in the world. That there are people willing to help me succeed That there is a lot I can do, and I should not limit myself to retail or cashier jobs. I have the skill level to

seek out internships and higher paying jobs. That you can still learn at any age. That your original plan doesn't have to be the only plan. The acceptance of others, and emerging myself into different cultures The college provides a tremendous amount of help and support to ensure student success, so use those

sources as much as possible. The tutoring center and DSPS office were really great. The importance of a college degree and the opportunities that are created from education. The importance of absorbing information rather than knowing it solely to pass a course. Being at Mesa, all

of the information I learned in my classes have helped with upper-level courses and real-life situations. The material is not only being used to pass tests, but also in real-world situations.

The importance of academic independence The importance of being time efficient. The importance of building a strong relationship with my professors. The importance of preserverence with goal setting The importance of setting deadlines to complete tasks. Studying outside of the class room. Prioritizing

school work. The importance of time management. The it's great to be involved in clubs because it enriches my college experience the more you work and want it the faster it comes The most important thing I believed I learned was how to engage in critical thinking and how I can apply it

to all my courses the most important thing I learned during my experience is to never give up because nothing is

impossible. The Most important thing I learned during my experienced as a Mesa College student is when you need

the help go and get the help that is needed. They have all the information that you are looking for or can help you find.

Q18, Continued The most important thing I learned while here at Mesa College is that every experience you have is truly

what you make of it. I could have gone by this whole year solely focused on moving on to the next educational institution and have been miserable here, but once I decided that my time spent here would be worthwhile, I found so many awesome opportunities and people that I wouldn't have experienced otherwise.

The most important thing I learning during my experience at Mesa College is that networking and career exploration is extremely important to achieving academic and career goals.

The most important thing that I learned as a Mesa College student was that it is okay to be alone, you get to do things a lot faster and actually get things done in school.

The most important thing that I learned was that everyone has something to bring to the table. The most important thing was to study hard but the most important factor on this was that I was going to

have the tutor center to help me in my path. The most important things I learned while at Mesa would be: perseverance, time management and self

motivation. The most thing I learned was that even though you could know a lot, you still learn every day so one must

keep an open mind when out in the world. the opportunities that mesa provides to students once he or she is committed to a specific goal. The social life The value of my profession The world is yours, but only if you go and take it. There are no obstacle with the DSPS support There are people there from all backgrounds, all ages, all walks of life, and that is perfectly okay. It's

given me a sense of a peace, knowing that even if I chose the wrong road now, I can always be welcomed back at school again.

There was only one class that I thought was good: Computer Technology. Think independently Time & Space is sacred, must study hard.. for one of few are given thee opportunity-chance to discover

and contribute all they got to Jesus Christ. I've learned one must Honor their position granted in life, for you only get one chance to define.

Time is finite. Time management (2) Time management and consistency. Time management and what my priorities are. Time management skill. Time management so I dont procrastinate. To always be organized and early. To always look at ratemyprofessor.com To be diligent and industrious on my own accord, to stay on top of assignments and to learn to prioritize

my daily responsibilities in order to be as successful as student that I possibly can. Also, there is no faking honest hard work.

to be involved in the learning process and soak up every bit of information up as you can. Challenge yourself

To be open to new ideas and to not shy away from new people. To be open to others opinions and learn from your mistakes. To be understanding towards different ethnicity and values. To become in as many different things as possible and to take advantage of all the resources at your

disposal. To continue to achieve your goals no matter how old or young you are with or without limitations. To do what you love and love what you do. To enjoy the learning experience. To find success sometimes you have to leave things that you are most familiar with, literally, I had to drive

20 mile each direction to get to school. To focus on the little goals instead of the big one to learn as much as i can

Q18, Continued To learn to see your self in other students To listen and be mindful To make the most out of everything. To meet with teachers during their office hours. To ask questions. To network To never give up even when things get overwhelming. To never give up no matter how long it takes. I was off and on with community college for 10 years. In

that time I was lost and had no idea what I wanted to do for a career. Eventually, I took classes that interested me and now I am on the right path at SDSU in my senior year.

To never give up on myself as it's always possible to achieve what you desire To never procrastinate on things, they just pile up. To not give up when you fall behind and instead to move forward. To stand up for what I want and need To take life seriously. To time manage and planning. to understand diversity more To work hard! It took a lot of determination to graduate and prosper into a four year university. But the

efforts were well worth it! Try hard and keep going, only you can do what you need to do for yourself tutoring everyday and visit counselors every month Use the resources Use the resources available to you. People are there to help. Utilize tutoring!!! Way too hard to say without spending a few days thinking about it... I guess its just that it is really

important to invest in yourself and your education, to be true to yourself, to work for what you want. I already knew these things, I think my experience just confirmed it.

We all make a difference. What I wanted to major in and reintroduced me to dance What I'd like to do for my future career. work as team and be open mind Work hard and be consistent. Work hard and you will get good grades Work harder Writing and computer skills. You can succeed at any age You must make friends in your classes. You must. No response (110)

Q19. What could Mesa College have done to improve your learning experience? (n=293)

? A little more critical thinking Actually listen to students when there are complaints about professors and the poor tagging quality. One

of my professors was fired a few days before the final and left us all in limbo. add more classes for math and English. Each year I took one it was at least 50 students and only 30

could get in or so. Again, there needs to be a reconstruction of the counseling department. I know they are understaffed but

without knowledge from friends I wouldn't have had any direction to what classes I needed to take. Also they should tell people that some out of state schools you don't need 60 units and help you figure out fully your options.

Allow for students with true complaints regarding a professor and how hey're not treating all students equally to be heard. And a chance for someone of higher authority to speak with them prior to each semester being over to discuss the students' issues.

Q19, Continued Although some of the professors made my experience great, others really ruined my experience with their

teaching. An internship is required to graduate with my degree and luckily I was able to score one. I reached out for

help in finding one and had no success. I was lucky that the only internship that I knew of and applied for was meant to be. Though it is very competitive and I was 1 of 6 chosen of over 50 applicants. Since this is a requirement for graduation it would help to have someone helping in finding opportunities, especially since many of us are not form this area and don't have community ties and connections. If I hadn't gotten this internship I wouldn't be graduating and that's a bummer. There should be coordinator who can help with this.

As stated before, like a business, teaching innovation and skill set should improve from year to year. A long tenure teacher should be an expert at reading a class and adjusting the teaching techniques to that class to provide a great product.

As stated earlier, better guidance from the counselors as to which classes to take would have improved my learning experience. Without the wasted time and money spent on classes I did not need, I would have been more motivated and more than likely earned better grades in my pre-reqs.

At times I didn't agree with the professor's use of the time given, but I am going to consider that a personal opinion and not a failing of the school.

be closer to home haha. Be more consistent on the counseling program. be more cultural diversity Better class times Better class times so it is easier to support myself while going to school. Make the PTA program

nonstop... meaning, no summer break. For technical or medical programs... that long break does nothing but negative.

Better councilor feed back- Better counseling. Better faculty Better faculty; they need to be more engaged and compassionate. Better help at transfer/career center Better information coming from the counselors Better parking accommodations. Better tutor service Broader range of clubs to join can not think of anything Consistency of counseling Counseling. In the end my experiences were helpful and positive but in the beginning they not as much. Couple more meetings with professor Crack down more on under-performing students because they hold the rest of us back. Those whose

work isn't up to par should be failed. Many students wind up with no knowledge coming into classes with prerequisites because their professors weren't tough enough.

Create an environment where students are nudged to work together. A culture of togetherness where students can feel comfortable and enthused to help each other learn. Thus, creating a school where we are excited to attend in order to learn with peers we can relate to.

Create better learning schedules that fit into work and business scenarios Create more school spirit Cut down on the bureaucracy Definitely hiring better counselors. I had a counselor make me cry once and she did not help in any way

whatsoever. Definitely promote the student organizations more. I think because of community college's reputations a

lot of people are embarrassed that they are here and so they don't get involved and just keep their head down for 2 years. I think both the college and the student would benefit so much more if there was a really strong feeling of community and solidarity so people would be excited to come to campus and once they graduate they can be proud to say that they went here.

didn't enjoy the modular village and parking shortage

Q19, Continued Do away with mandatory on site exams for hybrid online courses. Do in class reviews of every professors so you can identify and reward the best teachers and weed out

people that shouldn't be teaching. Professor **** was a joke - I learned patience in his class. Also do a better review of the way online classes take place. Professor **** shouldn't be teaching online classes in any way shape or form.

Drink more coffee Efficient parking for students! 1 hour driving in circles, creates frustration. It destroys ambitions. Dig down

within earth to create parking structures, and abolish those sanctions against students formed by selfish community residents.

engage the student body more. invite to clubs or be part of amazing projects. Ensure the counselors are giving facts as opposed to opinion. **** told me at the end of one semester I

had to take spanish 101 the following semester and 102 the next. After finishing 101 and talking to a different counselor I was told that I did not need spanish 101 or 102 and had just wasted 5 units that semester. This past semester I talked to a counselor just to make sure I had all the classes completed needed to transfer to UCSD. The counselor told me that I was a missing a humanities but UCSD would still admit me and may even forgive that class altogether. When I spoke to the UCSD counselor, she said there was no way I'd get admitted without the humanities. The counselors at Mesa are horrible. Please replace all of them with people who care about doing their job well.

Evaluate which teachers can improve upon based on average grade and withdrawal rates even the ones with years there. If they're already evaluated in that way or similar form then perhaps evaluate more frequently.

Everything, for me Mesa is the best because I learned a lot for my future extend library hours provide more child development courses(especially 151 and 275) Extend the library's hours and build more parking Extend their PTA program. Faster wifi Find professor who are seriously devoted to helping students learn and not just be narcissistic ****. Finding a comfortable place to study that has computers and couches and tables, all expected to be a

quiet area in respect for everyone. With good chairs please! Those wide chairs with no wheels, armrests, seat cushioning or height adjustment are aweful.

Finish construction of the new Psychology building about 3 years sooner :) Focus more on it's student life and let students know that they're not alone! Bring some life to Mesa

College. The campus is too beautiful for everyone to just be walking around like zombies all day. Give us more curriculum on transfer because it changes every year and we never know what happens Given AHT our own wifi earlier than my last semester here Gone onto rate my professor and see which professors are there to actually teach and not just there to

fail students Good Gotten financial aid when it was owed to me Greater school spirit. Had faster wifi and a library open 7 days a week. Had more seats or more open core classes available for students. Also perhaps have more counselors

available. I remember there was one occurrence where It took me a month before I could see a counselor.

Had the new buildings built earlier haha i missed out on seeing all of the new buildings. Have a better cafeteria. Food options were the only down turn at Mesa. Have a more helpful staff at times. Have an easier way to get in contact with counselors. Have better parking so I wouldn't have to spend extra hours on campus (because I would have to come

early to find parking) Have better registration priority. As you reach the end it is harder to get the classes you need. Healthy

students who are not ex-military have a harder time getting the classes they need. Have clubs meet on more days so that everyone can have a chance to meet.

Q19, Continued Have extended hours for the essential student resources such as the tutoring center and the computer

lab. have instructors enforce conduct code Have more activities to encourage more interactions between students. Have more available classes Have more Biology tutors. Have more classes. Have more community, school, and volunteer events to gain outside experiences and skills Have more involved teachers! (: Have more online classes available Have more parking so I wasn't late to class Have more parking. Bookstore pricing was outrageous. Have more resources for homeless students Have some more conservative instructors. Have staff that actually care about their jobs and helping students transfer. Having construction finished. Spent most of my time in the modular village. Having more classes and parking lots for students who wants to chive their goal for a better future help me a lot , Hire better CISC professors Hire counselors who have a passion for students success and succeeding. Being a counselor isn't just a

job, students listen and take to heart what these counselors say therefore you have to have a passion for want students to succeed,

Honestly the quality is superb, so not much at all I always miss the events on campus, so I would like to see more notice on events. I am pleased with my learning experience. I can't really think of anything. I could've personally studied more and became more involved with extra curricular activities. I don't know, every student have plan to study different. I don't know. I don't really know, I enjoyed everything I don't think I needed to take Chemistry 150 as I took it in high school so it was a review class and frankly

a waste of a learning experience; I think the pre-requisites for classes needs to be re-examined and there is a lack of communication to students.

I don't think Mesa itself as an institution could actually do anything in the sense that some of the professors don't give 100 percent. But it would be unrealistic to pick out teachers. So in my opinion, Mesa is doing a great job.

I don't think there is anything I would change! I attended various colleges and by far this had been my most favorite experience

I had a good experience at Mesa College so no real improvement was necessary. I had some TERRIBLE instructors. Specifically ****. Worst professor I've encountered in six semesters of

college. Absolutely disrespectful towards students and picked out minorities in the class as if they represented the whole group.

I hope with the new buildings the accommodations are better. And please hire new Teachers with better credentials. The DSPS Technical Lab should have Tutors from Higher Maths: Like Math121, Stats 119 and above not below.

I just wish there was a penalty less severe then a year-long suspension for missing a final. I love this school, I think everyone was helpful. I really believe that mesa college is a great college. They couldn't be better. I strongly believe in making mandatory internships on the career we all students-individually- follow. That

will greatly impact our learning. I think it is great when professors do hands on teaching. If some of my classes visited business settings

our had guest speakers in my field of study that would have been amazing. I think it was all really just up to me, how much I would learn.

Q19, Continued I think Mesa should keep offering computer- and technology-based classes, including to the public or

those who aren't enrolled in a program. For example, I am in the interior design program and it was, to my knowledge, the only school in the area offering REVIT to adults. It was great to have classmates who are already working in the field. The architects and designers improve their skill set and the enrolled students get to interact with seasoned professionals. It's a win-win for everyone.

I think my learning experience was great I think that if a student is doing well enough in their coursework to be a Honors Society member, that

there should be more of outreach to show that student the benefits of being a part of the honor society.

I want to get a programming certificate and I only need two classes to do so CISC 190 Java which is available all of the time and CISC 210 which is never available. The last time it was offered it was canceled before the semester even started.

I wish there was a more organized club day or club fair where I could see what is available. I would have liked to join the debate team at Mesa College but I never got around to seeing where they met or what class I needed to take.

I would have liked all my classes to have air conditioning. By now they might. I would have liked to test equipment before committing to a class that may not fit in my budget. EX: Music

studio. I would like that more classes were available and it would of been easier to access help from counselors Improve all class rooms Improve parking improved parking, more online classes Include computer-oriented classes as online only classes, not hybrids. Increase the number of courses in high demand available. Increasing more basic classes like English, theres not enough. instructors who do not enjoy their job/not there to help students Invest time into individuals; I feel like we are herded around like cattle and are not given any attention to.

For people that actually want to succeed; we should be given help and understanding, my whole tenure here has been grueling and exhausting just to get around the administrative aspects.

It was almost impossible to register for the classes I needed. This happened to me two semesters in a row. I still could not enroll in a Biology or Chemistry class.

It would be more convenient if there is more available parking, as at times it hampers my ability to conveniently get from one class to another.

It would be nice to have more classes available...It's not fun to have multiple campuses to drive to in one day. Though this didn't happen to me often, most people I talk to attend more than one campus. There was only one year of my three years here that I had all my classes at the same campus.

It would be nice to not have a drum circle going on on campus outside the science building during midterms. Super distracting 2 semesters in a row.

Joined clubs Keep me informed on activities going on on campus. Keep recruiting good people and maintain or keep the good intructors you already have. less PowerPoint lectures getting students more engaged made the classes more Challenging. Major guide. Step by step guide for each thing needed on your major Make figuring out my future easier. Make parking easier, be a tiny bit less restrictive with attendance, make counselors more available and

accessible. It is a nightmare trying to get an appointment with them. Make sure all of the counselors were more knowledgeable Make sure all professors have the ability to teach with new technologies and are taught current ways of

teaching students. Make the classes more challenging making all the resources more well known to the student body and how important school is. Making the counseling office more friendly, with a better first hand staff.

Q19, Continued Maybe advertise more clubs. Maybe arrange a meeting with a counselor on the first day? I fell like I really had to work hard to even

meet with one. But I understand there is a large amount of students. And I do feel like I did well prior and of course after meeting with one.

Maybe extended the library hours, so students have more access to it. Maybe look into a few of the classes before taking them just because the counselor said I needed them. Mesa can improve by not being so harsh regarding absences and tardies. There were students that

would show up to class and not learn, but get a good grade just for being there. There were other students that showed improvement and were hard workers when it came to assignments but because they weren't always there got unfortunate grades. It should be about learning not just attendance.

Mesa College is PERFECT. Mesa College was a great experience. I took a lot of night courses because I worked during the day, so

seeking the help I needed was a bit challenging for me. However, I wished there was more GE courses that was offer in the evening.

Mesa has prepared me to continue working and focusing on my graduate and post-graduate goals. Mesa is a great campus Mesa is great Message college is great school I have learned English in advanced level through highly academic

learning process which allowed me to improve rapidly More class interaction rather than just straight lectures. More classes (3) More classes available More communication and more opportunities to learn about different majors. More contact with the students, sometime I feel the studs need connection with each other. More counselors More counselors. More summer sessions and/classes during summer session. More course availability More hands on activity More healthy food options on campus!! More in detail with counsellors and transfer center More information about dietary program I found the program after two years of being student there and I

know many students who dind't know they have it More involvement in school. More morning classes More office hours and more skilled tutors. More online classes (2) More open-minded ness more parcking, more classes More parking and more online classes More parking spaces, please More parking. More photography classes and BA program with more degree choices More places to charge my laptop more social, stress relief tents, groups, activities. more support in the financial aid department. the

kitchen experience was great, maybe to find a big group of chefs to teach the courses. a internationally oriented group that works with us, and our professors.

More student orientation specific for freshman and people coming back to school More technology N/A (8) New parking spaces. No improvement needed none Not much, compare to every school I been to, they are the best.

Q19, Continued Not much, I learned a lot during my three years at Mesa. Not sure, wouldn't change much, but maybe having student techer aids for the instructors that get bad

reviews on rate my professor Not to base everything with test taking. But also teaching diversity and showing acceptance to diversity

while it be gay, transgender, mexican, Indian and everything else. Also teaching more life skills lily maybe classes on learning how to do taxes or really life skills that no one teaches you in high school.

Nothing (4) Nothing good as is maybe more hands on nothing its all up to the student to take initiative for own goals Nothing much Nothing that I can think of. I spent 4 years at Mesa figuring out my life, and I loved every bit of it. The staff

was incredible, the professors love what they do, and I will speak very highly of Mesa for the rest of my life.

nothing they provided everything Nothing to improve specifically in regards to music, but only to keep moving forward. Nothing, I wouldn't change a thing. Nothing, I think that it is in everybody to succeed its all just in the time and effort that is willing to be put

into an education. Nothing, it was a great experience Nothing, it was a solid experience nothing, its what you make of it and I was motivated. Nothing, Mesa was and still a great campus/schoool. Nothing, they did an amazing job. nothing, you did a great job Nothing. Nothing. The PTA program is amazing. offer more class time options Offer more classes Offer more classes at various times, or offer more classes online Offer more classes via web. As a web design major, all of my technical classes could have been taught

via internet. Offer more councelors Offer more higher level child development courses, I had to go to Miramar College to take my last 2

classes. Offer more interesting classes that are readily available. I'd love to a class like sociology and pop culture. offer more night classes and 16 week online classes for students with jobs that are conducive to in class

learning. Offer more online courses. Offer more tutoring in statistics (psych258) and offer tutoring in microbiology. Offered information regarding submitting student art into art shows. Offered more courses online. Offered tutors for higher science classes. One thing that could definitely be improved is the clarity of the important processes necessary to progress

at school. For example, the process of turning in and processing transcripts and the correlation between establishing an academic plan and how it affects your registration date. So many other students I've talked to had no idea that you could improve your registration date by establishing an education plan with a counselor.

Online professors could be more interactive with the students through video lectures versus predone video lectures done by the author of the books.

Open more class sections open more classes so I would not behind on my long term education plan. Opportunities for International Students Perhaps put students who are willing to learn in a separate class as those who are not.

Q19, Continued Possibly had my head on straighter my first semester Practice more on the lectures, eliminate multiple choice questions. Provide better facilities.... Open labs, an actual workroom, Wifi in the buildings would have been nice. Provide corporal punishment for not doing all homework. Provide equal rights to International Students, as with locals. Provide more courses Provide more hands on experience Provide more information about each DCP and the level at which the work will be challenging. Provide more parking Providing financial aid Providing more classes in summer for a quicker finish. Put a lounge in the S-100 building. Quieter tutoring centers Reduce the number of staff, most of them do nothing all day long. Regulate each syllabus and require each syllabus to be posted in the online school schedule, especially if

students have only 2 weeks to replace their class. Required me to have a education plan when I started. Review curriculum and materials presented by instructors. Seen an academic counselor right away on day one Set aside study hours Should have taken school seriously in my first semester Smaller class sizes Some higher mathematics better professor Some of my major courses had some challenges. It is still considered a 'new' degree and under

development. The hiring of some teachers could have been a bit more thought through. A few of them did not seem to really "want" to be there or lacked enough experience to lecture the classes they were assigned for the semester.

Some teachers should not be teaching. I have had a great many amazing teachers but there were some that were all over the place and not helpful.

Sometimes, the staff can appear to be rushed and has the tendency to make students feel as though they are just a number. This is especially the case when going into the counseling office as a walk-in. Other than that, I had a wonderful experience at Mesa and would recommend the school to anyone interested in furthering their education!

Spend more time meeting with teachers during office hours Spend more time with tutors and free resources. Started having Peer Navigators earlier. Provided adjunct professors with offices or similar workspaces. Stay with peers instead of independently Take advantage of all sources Take more honors courses tell me that i could take a class at city college that pertained to my major The Academic Skill Center (The Tutoring Center) was a huge help to me back before I was a tutor myself,

and I've seen it grow. I still now meet students who are completely unaware that not only is tutoring available, it is free of charge.

the construction was annoying, but I understand the need for improvements. The event management program needs to be improved. San Diego in a top destination city in the country

-- we should have a MUCH stronger program than we do now. There needs to be more classes offered so there are more options available for students. The professors are amazing and made the program so enjoyable and entertaining.

the learning center helped a lot out of math classes The only inconvenience was the noise from the construction going on next to the behavioral sciences

building. It was difficult at times to concentrate while hearing a constant banging or beeping from the construction, especially while trying to write an in-class mid-term/final essay.

The parking is ridiculous and there should be enough spots to fit the student population. Also the transcript policy should be changed.

Q19, Continued The passion and strickess of the professors and their willingness to help The process to see a counselor is highly painful, it could be vastly improved. The whole process of calling

at only 8am every day to schedule an appointment a week ahead of time is obnoxious and unnecessary. The counselors themselves are competent and helpful.

The professor should help you to do connection with social people The school is great with how it conducts its educational system and class requirements for transfer; my

only suggestion is to make more classes available. I know there are often times when friends of mine cannot register for a class they need to transfer because there are only a few days/time slots open for that class. By the time their registration date comes, all the seats are full.

The staff, Professors and students helped me a lot to improve my learning experience The teacher that I had, I thank to them . The technology component of the program was not strong at the time I was there. I had to learn much on

my own. Their tutoring center is an awesome place to study because you get the help you need in a blink of an

eye. They could have made the hours that the library is open stay open later during midterms and finals week. Time locked me when I failed a class. Tutoring is something that helps so much, specially someone with ESL. use more efficiently the tutoring services. Use the resources more often. Various classes Wifi that worked, everywhere, other than that...(maybe the construction too...but that's making this place

the raddest school in San Diego County Period) Wish I knew more about the clubs or scholarships Mesa offerd at the beginning of the semester Work less Work less hours. You're heard this before class available No response (137) Q20. If there is anything else you would like to share regarding your learning experiences at Mesa

College, please include it in the box below. (n=154)

AHT deserves more recognition All instructors were kind and supportive, but some did not understand Adobe software as well as I would

have liked. Although **** is completely unprofessional, the people in our class became very close because she made

it feel like she was against all of us. Be active in diverse activities Both my parents are teachers so I understand that California schools are extremely underfunded but I still

feel that there needs to be more support for the students that isn't impossible to get. Continue finding more opportunities to help working adults. Affordable education kept me at Mesa

because I could find many classes in the evenings and online. I continued working during business hours and did not have to sacrifice my income to complete my studies. Continue with summer school too. If it had been offered previously to last year, I could actually completed my studies sooner.

Counselors should be on the same page, every time I went to them for help to make sure I was completing all required courses I was told different things and its really frustrating.

Curriculum for Business majors really needs to be updated. I had to take quite a few classes completely unrelated to my major as requisites

Even with all the construction Mesa college was a great experience. There are many great professors that work here and I think I got a better education at Mesa than I would have as an undergraduate at UCSD, my destination institution.

Everyone is so friendly here!!

Q20, Continued Food sucks. Get rid of the idea of a bell curve and demand better performance from your teachers. Great campus! It's really coming along and I wish I'd be here to see the campus after all of the

construction is done. Great school, not easy to get through in 2 years, but it's a place worth attending and being a student. Guidance office needs a little help to be more informative. had some great profs. Helpful instructors Holding the graduation the week before finals is horrible. The students cannot really enjoy the experience

because they still have to study and some of us have family coming in from out of town. Frustrating and somewhat anti-climatic .

I appreciate San Diego Mesa College offers affordable tuition and online courses. I came to Mesa after a 2 year long battle in a court room, where I was defending my oldest daughters

survival...literally! My oldest brother had molested her and I was in there to fight for her, and put him behind bars! After it was all said and done, and we had won. I was beaten down, devastated and thought I could never recover from this! I had agoraphobia so bad it took me a year to go outside of my house on a regular basis...I knew I had to show myself, my daughter and my new younger family I can bounce back! I didn't have to let my past define me at all, instead I could re-write my story...and I did! One of my chapters is at Mesa College. I couldn't have chosen a better school or a better peer group to be a Mesa College Olympian Alumni!

I do love that the professors are so helpful and encouraging. I would have loved for the professors to have more opportunities to show and teach up work skill for lab. Being in the field of biological sciences I feel like I did not obtain that as much. There was only one professor who went out of her way to teach us useful lab techniques that we could use for our careers.

I enjoyed my learning experiences at Mesa and Miramar colleges. I learned a great deal from the professors and aspire to be as knowledgeable as them.

I enjoyed my time. I'm thankful for my professors. I feel a lot of the students are alone here at this college. I've heard of incidents in the past that have

occurred here and I personally feel like future traumatic events can be avoided if the college took more of an initiative to liven up its student body. To remind students that they're not here alone that we're all here as a community of students and as a community we should have more daily things going on throughout the campus to remind everyone how to LIVE.

I feel like Mesa is a great place to grow. I had a great experience at San Diego Mesa College and truly appreciate everything the school did for

me. As I stated, I am not the typical student. Being a 50 something year old, with 25 years of federal service, has provided me with many life skills and knowledge that my education allowed me to fine tune. This is the only reason I did not provide higher ratings in many of the areas on the survey.

I had a really negative experience taking Black Studies with Professor ****. She was very disorganized, I had no idea what my grade was all semester. We did group tests and I had never heard of the majority of the information of the test on test day. I am honors student who clearly studies yet I had no idea?? And I still got an A. She did a good job of making the class an experience and seeing something different, but as a hardworking student it was very stressful and frustrating.

I had a wonderful time at Mesa. The classes were well organized and the instructors that I had were respectful and professional.

I had an amazing experience at Mesa College and I loved every single minute here. I grew to love Anthropology due to the amazing department at Mesa College.

I had the most amazing time at Mesa, through construction and no parking and challenging teachers, I still would not trade these past years for anything. it has taught me a lot about academic life, responsibilities and how to overcome difficulties.

I had wonderful professors and counselors involved in my education. ****, **** and ****, Counselor, both of these people were an extremely positive influence on me and guided me to a successful career in Health Information Management.

I have had a great experience at mesa, I loved the campus and everything included.

Q20, Continued I have learned so much at Mesa that I will take with me for the rest of life and I don't regard coming to this

community college. I just want to say that I really enjoyed mesa and the professors. There are many resources for success

and the professors are amazing. I knew there were many opportunities to make learning comfortable yet it was in my part to utilize it.

Overall I'm very pleased with the help I've gotten. I like to take some more class to be around Professor ****. She has a skill to motivate the student. I love inspiring teachers like Mrs. **** ,Dr. ****, professor ****. My math instructor Business law instructor

and Tagalog instructor, at Mesa, are fundamental reasons to my success. I love ****! She is the best teacher I love Mesa College I love the new math and science building! It's the perfect study place and made a huge difference in the

time I spent at school. I loved my experience at Mesa. It will always be apart of me. I am proud to graduate from Mesa. The

Biology and Exercise Science teachers are top notch. I have learn so much. Thank you for giving me the tools to succeed in life.

I loves the professors that I had throughout my years at mesa and was thankful to have them as guidness and to come to for help.

I really can't stress how big of a difference it was to have the professors I did. They weren't just there to teach you but wanted you to learn and grow and always made themselves available. Especially ****, the amount of passion she has for teaching is really why the fashion program was such a success for me.

I really enjoyed classes here starting with the Instructors and classmates I really like the student center. Everyone is really friendly I really think you need to better the Counselors' knowledge about students trying to transfer, so they can

tell the students what they need to do I think more students should be more active, as I find myself growing so much as a person when I ger

more involved I think personal growth should be a required class for everyone, that must be taken in the first year! If I

had only taken that class sooner! I think that academic extracurriculars can make all the difference and there should be more push for

students to try and at least join one! I took a few classes that weren't required but I was told Otherwise I took the scenic route in college. Mesa college was my 2nd community college I went to. Before Mesa I

went to Grossmont college which was close to my old high school. I went there and really messed up. I was in classes and forgot to drop them, I felt lost about careers, and academic advising was hard to get there. At the end of my 2nd semester I was put on academic probation. Instead of waiting a semester to re-enroll, I decided to get a fresh start at Mesa, and it was the best decision I ever made. At the end of my first semester I got a 3.5 GPA and from then on my grades and attitude about school kept improving. The counselors were easier to get ahold of and academic advising was incredible. I got an ED plan and stuck to it all the way until my final semester. I also had some AMAZING teachers that not only made time for me, but really seemed to care about my education. I am so happy that I got the fresh start that I did at Mesa College. I was even able to erase all of my old grades from Grossman. Now I am graduating from Mesa with my AA and I got accepted into CSULB and SDSU, and I will be attending SDSU in the fall. I hope to have the same amazing experience there as I did here at Mesa College!!

I want to thank the college for the amazing opportunities they extended to me, particularly the trip to the International Forensics Association tournament in Barcelona, Spain which I attended during the 2015 Spring semester. It truly changed my life.

I was amazed by the quality of the professors here and because of them I am very happy that I chose to attend Mesa. I also appreciate the number of cultural studies classes available. I have seen a lot of plagiarism and laziness from the students. I think that teachers try to give struggling students a chance, but they need to be much harder on them because none of that lazy behavior is because the coursework was too challenging.

Q20, Continued I was misled at first by counselors, they should really specifically ask if you have any intent to transfer as

that is a different set of requirements to take. Also the AS-T should be clarified that it guarantees admission to ANY CSU no guarantee on where in the state of CA though. I was shocked with a good gpa and AST I did not get into any SD country CSU.

I was skeptical about starting my college experience at Mesa rather than at a 4 year university, but I'm so happy I made the decision to go to Mesa! I have had a fantastic 2 years there!! I'm excited to be moving on to SDSU but also a bit sad to be leaving Mesa, I have truly enjoyed my time here! �

I wish I would've taken advantage of the resources like tutoring way earlier I wish that there was a better connection between the curriculum at Mesa , the curriculum at the 4yr

schools, and the job market. I would like to be able to retake classes. For some classes, the technology has advanced since I took the

class. It would be nice to be able to retake the course so that my skills are current. I realize the first time students should have priority, but it would be helpful to retake a course on a "space available" basis.

I would like to thank my counselor **** for helping me make the appropriate choices in career goals and believing in me.

I would recommend a jc to anyone I'm Brazilian and I was lucky to have the possibility and respect that mesa offered me I'm not actually qualified to graduate according to perion status but still recieving graduation info. I'm so proud to see how much this campus is growing in popularity both locally and internationally. The

campus itself is become as much of a charm as the instructors. Include more club days and encourage social interaction on campus. Also the tent near finals is nice. Instructors are great if you show them you really are intersting on school they will always take care of you

work hard and they will work hard for helping you to success instructors need to split groups. is a great community college It has been a great experience!! I learned how to study and I improved my learning skills. It is difficult to eat healthy here. not much variety on food. Internet connection is bad at the Hospitality

classroom. It is sad to see that many people in this country are not ready to use these education opportunities. Some

people in this country are not aware how this nation is blessed. It was a great educational experience. I definitely felt spoiled in the sense that the student population is

highly diverse in culture, and age. There is nothing better in my opinion than learning from someone with a completely different backstory and mindset. It brings a lot more to the table in a way.

It was a great experience it was a great experience. i dont want to stop being a student honestly! It was a great value... Low cost and a good education. I recommend Mesa to other people thinking of

going back to school. It would have been extremely helpful to have the department head and publisher to respond back

regarding my email about text books issues. The books in question were custom made for Mesa, and one chapter had blurred images, and the other text had a missing page. Frustrated at paying $180 for poor quality books, it would have been nice to hear that they are reviewing the problem and will be working with the publisher so future students have a better experience studying.

It's so funny to say that while I was at Mesa, some days I felt like I hated it. But the more I think about it, I love Mesa. I just hated feeling stagnant. Mesa is great and the people are nice. Great job Mesa.

I've been trying to get my AA in American Sign Language Studies and I am missing 4 of the language labs. They weren't available or required at the time I took the class. My friend **** graduated with the degree. We took 6 of the classes in the major at the exact same time. I am being told that I can't get my degree and I think it's unfair and discriminatory. The survey is supposed to be anonymous but my name is **** My student id is **** and my cell phone is ****. Help me please. I've already talked with ****, **** and counselors, mainly ****. Graduation is the day before my 37th birthday and I'd like to walk and get my degree in the mail this summer.

Learn that communicating with other is the best way to get a good grade for the semester

Q20, Continued Many professors are just like the many of the counselors, they have no passion in wanting their students

to succeed and go onto a great future. Teaching use to be fun and exciting now all the professors care about is their next check. No meaning and purpose behind why they are there.

Mesa College (and Miramar College) has been very helpfull and accomodating to my educational goal. The governor's grant helps a great deal in financing my education in addition to the Veteran's benefit I received from VA.

Mesa college is the best school for transferring students Mesa had a huge impact on my young life and it is something that i will use for the rest of it Mesa has amazing professors who have blessed me with lots of knowledge and have expanded my

knowledge and for that I am greatly thankful for attending this amazing campus mesa has been good to me for the most part, just need the counselors to care more and the professors in

some areas to be more on top of things/organized. Mesa is a beautiful campus Mesa is the way to achieve your dream More program based learning My 2.5 years at Mesa were great. The transition was easy to become a student again and found many

new friends through the Vet Center. I started setting goals and that helped me progress as a person.

My experience and time at Mesa College has been great. My learning experience has been great, but to be honest I think most of that was dependent of my own

motivation to show up every day and work hard in all my classes. I won't deny that quality professors make a class and a lack of will certainly break a class. I'm thankful for those who aided in my learning experience and I'm also thankful for those challenging professors in teaching me patience and pro-activeness in refusing to remain confused and not giving up until I can understand a concept, whether that help came directly from a professor or was caused by a professor's lack of help.

N/A (12) No None (2) nothing (2) On behalf of future students, I'll be glad when all the construction is done. Getting around the campus is

hard when sections are blocked off. Overall I am glad I decided to attend Mesa. I don't believe I would be as determined as I am now if I

would have not chosen Mesa. Overall, I would recommend Mesa to anyone looking for a solid community college to start/ continue their

high education journey. parking sucks People who work full time have to take time off to make any sort of appointments or get information. The

financial aid department is unhelpful, cold and terse. Please get more staff in the health center. Please please offer students hot foods that are more organic, less fried, with less preservatives. The

canned, frozen and deep-fried foods made me sluggish and feel guilty for eating at school instead of cooking but when I have no choice I sometimes went hungry.

Please set up a way for students to contact an authority figure above the professors. Over the last few years I've noticed a specific few beginning to abuse their position of power.

Professors ****, **** and Dr. **** all changed my life for the better. Taking their courses helped me find my path and I will be forever grateful for them. They all deserve tenure at Mesa.

Regarding the topic of psychology, it would be convenient and easier to retain the information if the teachers were given a standard for vocabulary. For example, pavlovian conditioning VS classical condition. They are the same thing, but still one teacher will exclusively use one term as if it is the only term that exists for it.

Some counsilors need to get on top of it, I have heard a lot of counsilors giving wrong information to students, also to myself.

Talking with councilors is difficult

Q20, Continued teachers at Mesa are mostly all very engaged with their students which is awesome because I think that's

key to a good education Thank you (2) Thank you for being an Institution I can be proud of Thank you for expanding parking, and for investing new buildings and materials for our school. THANK YOU for providing me a place to get my life back on track! I have learned so incredibly much and

have Mesa College to thank for that. One thing that can never be taken from me is my education. Thank you for teaching me as well providing a realistic path to my future success at a university. Thank you Mesa College for providing me with the education and help I needed to do well in a four-year

college. That I love San Diego Mesa! It's an amazing campus with lots of great professors. The comfort tent was and is the best idea ever. The councilors are amazing, they provide a nice roadmap to transfer, and they are encouraging,

hopefully, and helpful. The Counseling Dept. can give wrong information often. I have had a lot of confusion and misinformation

because of the counselors. Every time I go in I meet with a new person who has no clue whats going on with me.

The experience at Mesa has been great from the start with the exception of a few professors my knowledge has grown to include new ideas as well as understanding of the world around me.

The faculty and staff are so dedicated to help us succeed. You can tell they love their jobs The food in the cafeteria is awful. Besides the salad bar would have been nice to have healthier choices The improvements to the school are fantastic. When the design center became available, it made a huge

difference for us. I plan to continue taking classes at Mesa as a life-long learner. The professors here are (mostly) incredible. They really seem to care about students and do their best to

create a good learning environment. The professors of the Mesa **** Program;Dr **** and Professor ****, made learning fun. They motivated

me, pushed me, and inspired me to become who I am today. A successful young man who can not wait to give back to the community.

The professors really were the greatest part, and their lessons extended beyond the material they were teaching.

The professors were amazing! The school is really starting to look nice! The Student health services has been a blessing The Transfer Center needs to prepare the future students with better knowledge of which campus

requires what and when. There are a few things that I think would be beneficial for students at Mesa: 1. The system of making an

appointment with a counselor a week in advance is quite impractical in my opinion. Planning ahead is understandable, however, I don't think it's very reasonable for a student to have to call and schedule an appointment on the Tuesday prior to their desired appointment date for the following week in order to receive said appointment. I think a more traditional style of booking appointments would make a lot more sense and be less stressful. Maybe instead of calling exactly a week ahead for the appointment you want, students could call at least 3 days ahead of the desired date for the appointment and the counselors could set something up that works for both them and the student. 2. There are so many amazing functions/workshops/fairs/events that go on during the semester, and it's a shame that so many students have to miss them because they're in class! I think it would be really beneficial to have a 2 hour period during the day when there are no classes that is reserved for events so that all students have the opportunity to experience the things this college has to offer. A planned activity period would be in interest to both the student and the event planners because students wouldn't have the hassle of choosing between going to class and going to the event and events would definitely have a better turn-out because more people would be able to come!

This is my second degree earned here... and I'm happy and very grateful. Very pleased with the instructors and professors, and experienced a higher than expected level of

education.

Q20, Continued When I first started at Mesa, there used to be a small game center with billiard tables. Would be nice if

there was a small bowling alley or game center on campus. When it comes to learning, utilize all the resources around you. You are the main motivator in wanting to

apply yourself as a student. While I lived 5 minutes from Miramar college, I've always preferred Mesa. Not only for the facilities, but

the expansive breadth of subjects and languages it offers. At its heart is its instructors. I have been incredibly lucky to meet, and be influenced by some amazing teachers, faculty and adjunct alike, and I hope that Mesa continues to maintain the high level of amazing individuals on its staff.

Why honored students have to pay more when they graduate? Yes, Mesa college is amazing school I love all profess they are awesome, and counselor **** he is

amazing. Yes, I had a terrible experience with your counselors. They either did not have information, they were

very impatient, or they are careless of their job. Yes, Professor **** was helpful in helping me pass my fears of English 101. Your grade depends on the professor, thanks to rate my professor site, i could chose a good professor

and get better knowledge. No response (275)

Q21. What will you plan to do after you graduate? (n=342)

Advance my position at the zoo and work with animals instead of children After graduation I will be transferring to San Diego State University with a focus on American literature. I

hope to finish with honors and to continue being involved in student activities. After I graduate I will immediately be studying for my state boards exam in order for me to become a

licensed physical therapist assistant. After I graduate, I'll be going to San Diego State University in the fall of 2015 to further my studies in

psychology. After I take a fee more classes at a community college in Hawaii I will be applying to the University for the

didactic/RD program. Apply for the Physical Therapy Assistant program at Mesa. Apply for work Apply to nursing program Attend 4 year university Attend a 4 year Attend a 4year institution Attend a four-year institution. Attend a post-graduate school and begin an internship. attend a university to get my bachelors in psych Attend csu San Bernardino Attend CSULB Attend SDSU (4) Attend SDSU and graduate with a bachelors Attend SDSU for my bachelor's in Public Health Sciences Attend sfsu! Attend UCLA Attend UCSD and complete my BS degree. Attend UCSD and obtain a BS in human biology there. Then either go to PA school or med school. Attend UCSD and warn all others to stay away from Mesa counselors. Attended sac star and finish my BA attending a university in the fall 2015 semester Attending ASU for my B.S. in Applied Biological Sciences, then applying for pharmacy school. Attending Cal State Northridge Attending sdsu

Q21, Continued Attending uc Berkeley Attending Ucsc B.S., J.D, Patent Attorney BA Bachelors Degree Celebrate with family and friends Celebrate. Change majors and go to art school. Continue my education Continue my education at a CSU level Continue my education for a higher degree Continue my education to earn a Bachelor Degree in Business from UC-Berkeley Haas School of

Business. Continue my education to receive a bachelors. Continue my learning Continue my path to become a financial planner. Continue on to getting my associates. Continue on towards a bachelors degree. Continue studying at a four year and earn my B.A. in psychology. Continue taking classes...because unfortunately I did not get into the schools of my choice. continue to better myself and the people around me! Continue to educate myself Continue to finish another semester to obtain my Associates Degree as well as transfer to a 4 year

university. Continue to learn and bring the Mesa spirit of hard work and discipline with me to where ever I may be Continue to take classes, or find another PTA program I can attend. continue to take more classes at Mesa and other schools. Continue to work as a chef, and gain as much experience as i can. will probably never stop learning! Continue with my education Continue with my full time job and transfer to SDSU next Fall. Continue with school and get my bachelors. Continue working and hopefully use my degree to apply for a higher position Continue working and transfer to SDSU in the fall 2015. continuing with a degree and get another certificate in Event Management Cultivate our degrading world with Business Infrastructures which will provide all competent beings their

last chance to return their unique love back to our creator, Jehovah. Purpose of Life will become redundant without Justifying Love. One reason to honor Jesus Christ. Love is it all.

Dedicate myself to the community, hopefully working for the department of state or defense Earn my bachelors and then work towards my masters Earning a Bachelor in Public Health Find a career. find a job Find a job Find a job or continue my education. Find a job were I can practice what I learned. Find work and continue to specialize in different areas of my field through continued education. Finish BA at SDSU Finish Bachelors. Finish my bachelor's degree Finish my liberal studies degree at SDSU and earn a multiple subject teaching credential so I can be an

elementary school teacher. Finish my transferable classes so I can get started on my Bachelor's. Fresno state then become an interpreter Further my education at SDSU and pursue a degree in business administration.

Q21, Continued Get 4 year degree, figure out how to make tons of money, make tons of money. Get a four year degree Get a great job Get a job (6) Get a job and in my degree field and incorporate what I learned at Mesa Get a job and move out of my parents home Get a job with animale in a clinic get a job, and continue higher education Get a stable job and pick up my hobbies again. Get back to work in a new career. Get in a Web Design business and then be able to start my own business in the near future. Get married, continue my career while considering transferring for B.A. or applying for work in the

research field of psychology get married, work in a job related field, become an adult. Get my B.S. In Foods in nutrition at SDSU Get my bachelor degree in Public Health. Get my bachelors degree. Get my Bachelors! Get my doctorate and teach. Go camping! Go get my BA and work. go to 4 year university Go to a four year college to finish up. Go to a State school Go to a university to finish my degree. Go to more classes, try to get into a four year, move towards my work goals go to school! Go to SDSU (3) Go to SDSU and focus on my masters in Speech Language Pathology. Go to state and actually get financial aid. go to state to continue my education. Go to ucsd! Go to university Going to a 4 years college going to SDSU Going to State in the fall Have a career in medical coding and health information management. I will sit for my RHIT certification in

2 weeks and plan on enrolling in the Bachelor's program in HIM in the Fall of 2016. Have my own business Haven't decided yet. hopefully transfer Hopefully transfer to a university I already admitted to the universities I applied to so I will transfer this following fall semester I am attending San Diego State University pursuing my Bachelors Degree in Business Administration -

Information Systems Technology. I am attending sdsu, I was already admited I am attending UCSD in the Fall to work on my graduate degree. I am currently deciding between attending SMU or TCU in the Dallas/Fort Worth area to obtain a

bachelors degree. I am fully retired but do some volunteer work with some local schools with ROTC units. On occasion, I do

tutor some students in math, geometry, trig, and nutrition. I am going to a Csu I am going to finish my bachelors and masters. I will possibly take on my Ph.D as well depending on

where life takes me.

Q21, Continued I am going to give it back to the community what I learned so far betterment of the society. I am transferring to a CSU to obtain my Bachelor degree in Psychology I am transferring to Arizona State University's online Psychology program. I am transferring to Cal State Los Angeles to get my bachelors degree in Communications. I am transferring to CSU East Bay. I am transferring to San Diego State University where I am going to pursue a bachelors degree I am transferring to San Diego State. I am transferring to SDSU and hope to achieve at least a masters in zoology. I am transferring to SDSU in the fall to work towards my BA! I am transferring to UCSD to pursue a B. S. in cognitive science. I hope to eventually pursue my M. D. Ph.

D. I graduated in 2014 and transfered to UCSD. I have been there for 3 quarters now. I am majoring in

Microbiology and working in a lab onsite. I had already transferred to an UC. Unfortunately the accounting curriculum was/is very basic;a rehash

of Mesa's. Finding it difficult to get a job. I'm not prepared for what today's employers need in an accountant.

I just was accepted to San Francisco State University as a Cinema Major. I am going to get my B.A. Maybe my M.F.A in Screenwriting and I'm going to have my own Production Company in future. I'll produce, write, and direct, film and television series.

I plan on getting 1 year of hands on medical experience and applying to physician assistant graduate programs.

I plan on getting a career in trade and commerce i plan on gettting my BA from SDSU I plan on going into industrial-organizational psychology I plan on going to channel island university for my bachelor's I plan on implementing two "Non-Profits." Also pursuing a Registered Holistic Dietitian degree. Fishing for

schools after I take some time to travel and get re-certified abroad in MT/HHP certification. Also coming back in the fall to help fellow veterans with VocRehab resources, which is one of my areas of focus for one of my non-profits.

I plan on transferring after working to save money for an out of state tuition! Along with piling up a stack of scholarship money and grants to pay for the rest of my undergraduate education.

I plan to focus on personal hobbies as well as continue to learn Adobe software on my own. I plan to get a job and continue one to get a bsn I plan to go to SDSU I plan to go to SDSU and continue my higher education there. I plan to go to SDSU for International Business. I plan to look for a job in my career field, then go back to school for a higher degree. I plan to pursue a B.A. in English at a university and hopefully find a job that will utilize my B.A. I plan to take a semester off from school to work. I plan to take the summer to study for my TEAS test, and apply to nursing programs Fall 2015. I plan to transfer to a four year university (UCSC). I plan to transfer to CSU/UC academic institution subject to meeting matriculation agreements I plan to transfer to San Diego State University to obtain my bachelors degree in Mathematics. I unfortunately did not get into CSU San Marcos or SDSU even though I had an AST and good gpa. But I

will be attending CSU DH and completing a BS Business Admin. I want to get my Bachelor's Degree at UCSD I want to transfer to a four year for my bachelors, then I'll get my teaching certification! I want to teach

more than anything! I was accepted this semester into SDSU, so I plan to get my bachelors there and possibly even go on to

get my masters. I will attend SDSU in the fall to pursue a bachelor's degree. I will be attending a two year program at SDSU to get my BA in Liberal Studies and then going into the

credential program at SDSU I will be attending Humboldt State to pursue a bachelors degree.

Q21, Continued I will be attending San Diego State University and perusing my dream to becoming the best physicians

assistant possible. I hope to make a difference in people's lives. I will be attending San Diego State University to pursue an advanced degree in Spanish to become a

teacher myself. If I could join the faculty of Mesa College one day I'll be very pleased. I will be attending SDSU starting in the fall! I will be completing a BS-PTA degree through an online school, then going on to get my MS in Nutrition. I will be entering a 2 year program to get my Associate degree in Radiography at PIMA Medical Institute.

After that I will get a job as a Technician. I will be getting an AS in Web Development at Mesa and continue on to get my bachelor’s degree in Web

Development along with a Certificate of Performance for Computer Programming. I will be studying for the GRE, and transferring to CSU in the Fall. I will continue my education in order to get a bachelor degree I will get my bachelor's degree I will go on to SDSU or Berkeley, to gain a bachelors degree and then will continue on to masters and

either PhD or MD degree. I will immediately get my CNA certification and work as a nurse assistant until I can start a BSN program

Fall 2016 I will keep studying and transfer to another school I will still taking major prep courses as well as a few classes to fulfill CSU Breadth so I can transfer to

SDSU. I am applying this Fall and I am thrilled about it. I will transfer to a university and get a bachelor's or master's degree. I will transfer to SDSU and continue to improve my academic experience. I would love to transfer to a 4 year college. Im already working as DSS thanks to Mesa and my instructors keep working and become food manager

my intructor Carol shes still in contact with me making sure Im doing good as DSS I'm attending national university and will apply for undergraduate school soon I'm going to take some time off for my kids then after that I will either get a job as a caregiver or go back

to school for radiology im going to UCLA ! I'm planning to also get my real estate license and work with a partner to form a company that wholesales

and rehabs homes. This is how I will use my design degree. I'm transfering to UCSD in Fall 2015 as a Communication major while continuing to work full time. I'm transferring to SDSU, majoring in Liberal Studies, then going through the credential program and my

ultimate goal is to become an elementary school teacher� I'm traveling around the world in between school sessions, and when I get my teaching credentials at a

university I plan to join the Peace Corps and then find a good company or continue with a local grassroot campaign if applicable.

Look for a job then transfer to a university. Look for a law school Look for job looking for my job, if i have more time i will continue to study in university Me. MFT more ge abd perhaps transfer to hygiene school Move on to a 4 year university for music Move on to SDSU Move to another city. My plan is to transfer Not sure yet. Obtain my BA Obtain my BA in Psychology. Pharmacy School Plan what I will do after I graduate Pursue a higher college degree

Q21, Continued Pursue bachelors degree Pursue higher education and attempt to better the world and my community. Pursue my Masters degree in Finance Running for president. San Diego State SDSU (4) Seek employment and take a couple business courses at SDCE. sit to take the PTA state licensure exam. Start multiple businesses, and do consulting. Start my own private bookkeeping firm. Start up my small business. Start workin on my bachelors Stay in San Diego working as a marketing manager Structural engineering Study for diabetes educator Take a year break to focus on my business, then move on to a four year college for my BA. Take a year off from school to travel and teach surfing and skiing! Take boards and start working after I am licensed. Take over the lunch program at my kids private school, do private parties, or teach cooking (hopefully

some day at Mesa!!) Take over the world!!! This is only an associate's degree. Plan is to continue education by transferring to a four year university. To continue my education and pursue a Bachelors Degree at SDSU. Transfer (7) Transfer and get bachelor degree Transfer and go for my doctorate Transfer and make a good living for myself Transfer earn bachelors and work Transfer student transfer to SDSU transfer to a 4 yeah Transfer to a 4 year school. Transfer to a 4 year university in order to pursue Anthropology on a larger scale. Transfer to a 4-year university. transfer to a 4-yr college Transfer to a 4yr university Transfer to a four year and get my bachelor's degree. Transfer to a four year to earn my BA. Transfer to a four year university Transfer to a four year university. Transfer to a four-year university Transfer to a university (2) Transfer to Cal State Long Beach (2) Transfer to CSU transfer to CSU and continue to PhD transfer to CSU Chico, get my BA then my Masters and come back to teach Transfer to CSULB Transfer to CSULB and continue my education Transfer to either SFSU or SDSU Transfer to Humboldt University. Transfer to Penn State. Transfer to San Diego State Transfer to San Diego State University Transfer to San Diego State University to pursue a bachelors in communication.

Q21, Continued Transfer to SDSU (14) transfer to SDSU for my BA AND MA Transfer to SDSU and be a CPA Transfer to sdsu and become a social studies instructor Transfer to SDSU and get my CPA Transfer to SDSU -Bus. Ad (Accounting) transfer to sdsu for business management Transfer to SDSU goods and nutrition program Transfer to SDSU or ASU and finish my Bachelor's! Thanks MESA! :) Transfer to SDSU to become rejester dietitian. transfer to sdsu, and later on go on to get my PhD Transfer to SDSU, and use my degree to create a business, that benefits the community. transfer to SDSU, then earn my MFT from USC. Transfer to SFSU with a major in Communicative Disorders. Go Gators! Transfer to state (2) Transfer to UC Berkeley Transfer to UC Santa Cruz or UC Riverside and I plan to also continue my education and get a Masters

Degree or even Ph.D. Transfer to UCSD (2) Transfer to UCSD to finish my B.A. in order to apply to law school. transfer to university Transfer. Get higher education. Seek better employment. Transferring back up to NorCal to Humboldt State University to pursue a double major--Accounting and

Sociology. Transferring to CsULA to continue on my undergrad Transferring to CSULB in the next fall semester Transferring to Humboldt State to finish communication degree. Plan to join Peace Corps and one day

study at Berkeley Transferring to SDSU (3) Transferring to SDSU, then applying for my master's in psychology. And hopefully have a good impact on

the world. Travel and practice my expertise travel, work, may try ucsd in the future Try to go for my bachelors degree Use prior connections to guide me through my career path work Work Work and apply to SDSU and CSUSM until one of them accepts me to pursue a bachelors degree Work and make money Work for myself in interior design and product development Work in my field of study. Work in the event industry Work on attaining a Bachelors Degree in Psychology at SDSU. Work on transferring Work with animals in the Registered Veterinary Tech field. Work with the MDA as a marketing coordinator work. working and get my bachelor degree No response (87)

Q22. What is your gender? Number Percent

Female 236 55%

Male 152 36%

Other (please specify)* 3 1%

No response 37 9%

Total 428 100%

Q22.x.Other (please specify): (n=3)

non-binary trans / Transguy/Female to Male Transsexual This doesn’t apply trans

Q23. What is your age? Number Percent

19-20 34 8%

21-24 168 39%

25-30 101 24%

31-40 45 11%

41-50 20 5%

51+ 20 5%

No response 40 9%

Total 428 100%

Q24. What is your ethnicity? Number Percent

African American 24 6%

American Indian or Alaskan Native 1 0%

Asian 45 11%

Caucasian 134 31%

Filipino 21 5%

Latino/a 89 21%

Middle Eastern 9 2%

Multiple Ethnicities 38 9%

Pacific Islander 3 1%


No response 36 8%

Total 428 100%

Q24.x. Other (please specify): (n=28)

American Asian Apache Asian Caucasian Black Black/Caucasian Chicana Decline to Respond Ethiopian

Q24.x., Continued Filipino/Portuguese hispanic hmong homo sapien Human Indian Latino (NOT Hispanic) - Portuguese Mixed North African Peruvian ethnic background. Portuguese This doesn't apply White whites

Q25. Did you participate in any special programs or student services during your time at Mesa College?

Number Percent

Yes 128 30%

No 261 61%

No response 39 9%

Total 428 100%

Q26. In which of the following services or programs did you participate at Mesa College? Please select all that apply.

Number Percent

Career Center 26 6%

Counseling/Educational Planning 79 18%

DSPS 26 6%

EOPS 37 9%

Mesa Academics and Athletics Program 14 3%

Mesa Academy/Umoja 1 0%

New Student Orientation 20 5%

On-Campus Tutoring/Academic Skills Center 46 11%

Puente 3 1%

STAR TRIO 11 3%

Transfer Center 65 15%



Associated Student Government Associated Student Government, Honors Program, PTK Fashion porgram Football Health fair Health Services Honors Honors Society MCAHTSA Mesa Speech and Debate Team

Q26.x., Continued Participated in professional development. Phi Theta Kappa Phi Theta Kappa Honor society Price scholarship and first year experience (both at city college) Professor's office hours Psi Beta Psi Beta Honors Society Student Veteran Organization Student Veterans Organization Veteran Services-Veteran Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) Veterans facility Veterans Resource Center

Q27. Were you involved in extra-curricular activities during your time at Mesa College?

Number Percent

Yes 85 20%

No 304 71%

No response 39 9%

Total 428 100%

Q28. In which of the following activities did you participate at Mesa College? Please select all that apply.

Number Percent of

Total

Athletics 22 5%

Student Clubs 31 7%

Honors Program 20 5%

Honors Societies 15 4%

Student Government 7 2%



Canyon Day Cleanup catering for school's parties Dance I have been involved tangentaly with the Honor's Program, and Student clubs, by working with the Drama

department to help put on Spanish One act plays. I was a class officer ; Class President Interned with the Workers Rights Center on campus Lifeguard Many church activities Meditation from Health Services & Comfort Tent too Mesa Forensics Speech and Debate, Academic Skills Center volunteer tutor Mesa Press None outside school. La mesa pet therapy Speech and Debate speech and debate team Student Veterans Association swimming Tutor

Q28.x., Continued Vrc Work Working with students and patient

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