May 2008 Senior Survey Summary

262 high school seniors who took NIACC classes while in high school completed the survey:

• 52% males
• 48% females
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• 47% of those surveyed had completed 1-3 courses
• 31% of those surveyed had completed 4-6 courses
• 22% of those surveyed had completed 7+ courses

"My NIACC classes were held at..."

• 24% NIACC Campus
• 76% my high school

"Average number of hours working each week at a job during the school year."

• 19% zero
• 20% 1-10
• 33% 11-20
• 21% 21-30
•   6% 31+

"Quality of instruction"

• 94% Satisfied
•   6% Dissatisfied

"Challenge of work"

• 97% Satisfied
•   2% Dissatisfied

What changes have you experienced as a result of taking NIACC courses while in high school?"
Top 4 responses (allowed to choose more than 1 response).

• 36% see importance of education in getting a good job
• 25% make better grades
• 47% plan to complete a college degree
• 17% know more about the job market

"After taking NIACC classes..."

	Agree	Not Sure	Disagree
I am prepared to continue my college education	93%	6%	1%
I learned to work more effectively with others	79%	18%	2%
I am better at effectively managing my time	75%	22%	3%
I am more excited about learning	58%	32%	8%
I am more confident	79%	19%	2%
I am more in control of my future	83%	14%	3%
I can achieve goals that I set for myself	88%	10%	2%

"Recommendations for improvement - Top 4 responses

• nothing needs to be changed
• improve communication between teacher and student
• add additional hands-on learning opportunities
• offer more classes

	Opinion of NIACC prior to enrollment	Opinion of NIACC now
Excellent	24%	39%
Good	42%	49%
Average	29%	11%
Below Average	3%	1%

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