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New Student Orientation (NSO) Summary Data:

Summer 2011

Research Report No. 05 -12

Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment Northern Virginia Community College

February 2012

NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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New Student Orientation (NSO) Summary Data: Summer 2010

Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 1

Alexandria Campus Summer 2011 Post-Test Summary Data .................................................... 2

Alexandria Campus NSO Student Evaluation Summary Data .................................................... 3

Alexandria – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand: ........................... 3

Alexandria – How satisfied were you with the following: ......................................................... 5

Annandale Campus Summer 2011 Post-Test Summary Data .................................................... 9

Annandale Campus NSO Student Evaluation Summary Data .................................................. 10

Annandale – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand: ........................ 10

Annandale – How satisfied were you with the following: ....................................................... 11

Loudoun Campus Summer 2011 Post-Test Summary Data ..................................................... 15

Loudoun Campus NSO Student Evaluation Summary Data ..................................................... 16

Loudoun – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand: ............................ 16

Loudoun – How satisfied were you with the following: .......................................................... 18

Manassas Campus Summer 2011 Post-Test Summary Data ................................................... 22

Manassas Campus NSO Student Evaluation Summary Data ................................................... 23

Manassas – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand: ......................... 23

Manassas – How satisfied were you with the following: ........................................................ 25

Woodbridge Campus Summer 2011 Post-Test Summary Data ................................................ 29

Woodbridge Campus NSO Student Evaluation Summary Data ................................................ 30

Woodbridge – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand: ...................... 30

Woodbridge – How satisfied were you with the following: ..................................................... 31

Conclusion ............................................................................................................................... 34

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List of Tables

Table AL 1. NSO Post-Test Summary .................................................................................... 2

Table AL 2. Range of NSO Post-Test Scores ......................................................................... 2

Table AL 3. Post-Test Questions Answered Correctly ............................................................ 2

Alexandria – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand: .............................. 3

AL Item 1: The role of the community college ......................................................................... 3

AL Item 2: The opportunities at NOVA for transfer or career preparation ................................ 3

AL Item 3: The expectations of college administrators and faculty in an academic environment ............................................................................................................................................... 4

AL Item 4: How to access campus resources and personnel when I need assistance ............ 4

AL Item 5: The importance of becoming involved in the campus community .......................... 4

Alexandria – How satisfied were you with the following: ............................................................. 5

AL Item 6: Online Registration for NSO .................................................................................. 5

AL Item 7: Availability of NSO Sessions ................................................................................. 5

AL Item 8: Resource Fair ........................................................................................................ 6

AL Item 9: Breakout Sessions ................................................................................................ 6

AL Item 10: Campus Tour....................................................................................................... 6

AL Item 11: Establishing an early connection with the college ................................................ 7

AL Item 12: Having a clear academic plan and pathway to begin my first year at NOVA ........ 7

AL Item 13: Please indicate your race/ethnicity: ..................................................................... 8

AL Item 14: Age ...................................................................................................................... 8

AL Item 15: Is English your second language? ....................................................................... 8

Table AN 1. NSO Post-Test Summary.................................................................................... 9

Table AN 2. Range of NSO Post-Test Scores ........................................................................ 9

Table AN 3. Post-Test Questions Answered Correctly ............................................................ 9

Annandale – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand: ............................ 10

AN Item 1: The role of the community college ...................................................................... 10

AN Item 2: The opportunities at NOVA for transfer or career preparation ............................. 10

AN Item 3: The expectations of college administrators and faculty in an academic environment.......................................................................................................................... 10

AN Item 4: How to access campus resources and personnel when I need assistance ......... 11

AN Item 5: The importance of becoming involved in the campus community ........................ 11

Annandale – How satisfied were you with the following: ........................................................... 11

AN Item 6: Online Registration for NSO ................................................................................ 11

AN Item 7: Availability of NSO Sessions ............................................................................... 12

AN Item 8: Resource Fair ..................................................................................................... 12

AN Item 9: Breakout Sessions .............................................................................................. 12

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AN Item 10: Campus Tour .................................................................................................... 13

AN Item 11: Establishing an early connection with the college ............................................. 13

AN Item 12: Having a clear academic plan and pathway to begin my first year at NOVA ..... 13

AN Item 13: Please indicate your race/ethnicity: ................................................................... 14

AN Item 14: Age ................................................................................................................... 14

AN Item 15: Is English your second language? .................................................................... 14

Table LO 1. NSO Post-Test Summary .................................................................................. 15

Table LO 2. Range of NSO Post-Test Scores ....................................................................... 15

Table LO 3. Post-Test Questions Answered Correctly .......................................................... 15

Loudoun – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand: ............................... 16

LO Item 1: The role of the community college....................................................................... 16

LO Item 2: The opportunities at NOVA for transfer or career preparation ............................. 16

LO Item 3: The expectations of college administrators and faculty in an academic environment.......................................................................................................................... 17

LO Item 4: How to access campus resources and personnel when I need assistance .......... 17

LO Item 5: The importance of becoming involved in the campus community ........................ 17

Loudoun – How satisfied were you with the following: .............................................................. 18

LO Item 6: Online Registration for NSO ................................................................................ 18

LO Item 7: Availability of NSO Sessions ............................................................................... 18

LO Item 8: Resource Fair ..................................................................................................... 18

LO Item 9: Breakout Sessions .............................................................................................. 19

LO Item 10: Campus Tour .................................................................................................... 19

LO Item 11: Establishing an early connection with the college .............................................. 20

LO Item 12: Having a clear academic plan and pathway to begin my first year at NOVA ...... 20

LO Item 13: Please indicate your race/ethnicity: ................................................................... 21

LO Item 14: Age ................................................................................................................... 21

LO Item 15: Is English your second language? ..................................................................... 21

Table MA 1. NSO Post-Test Summary ................................................................................. 22

Table MA 2. Range of NSO Post-Test Scores ...................................................................... 22

Table MA 3. Post-Test Questions Answered Correctly ......................................................... 22

Manassas – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand: ............................. 23

MA Item 1: The role of the community college ...................................................................... 23

MA Item 2: The opportunities at NOVA for transfer or career preparation ............................. 23

MA Item 3: The expectations of college administrators and faculty in an academic environment.......................................................................................................................... 24

MA Item 4: How to access campus resources and personnel when I need assistance ......... 24

MA Item 5: The importance of becoming involved in the campus community ....................... 24

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Manassas – How satisfied were you with the following: ........................................................... 25

MA Item 6: Online Registration for NSO ............................................................................... 25

MA Item 7: Availability of NSO Sessions .............................................................................. 25

MA Item 8: Resource Fair ..................................................................................................... 25

MA Item 9: Breakout Sessions ............................................................................................. 26

MA Item 10: Campus Tour .................................................................................................... 26

MA Item 11: Establishing an early connection with the college ............................................. 26

MA Item 12: Having a clear academic plan and pathway to begin my first year at NOVA ..... 27

MA Item 13: Please indicate your race/ethnicity: .................................................................. 27

MA Item 14: Age ................................................................................................................... 28

MA Item 15: Is English your second language? .................................................................... 28

Table WO 1. NSO Post-Test Summary ................................................................................ 29

Table WO 2. Range of NSO Post-Test Scores ..................................................................... 29

Table WO 3. Post-Test Questions Answered Correctly ........................................................ 29

Woodbridge – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand: .......................... 30

WO Item 1: The role of the community college ..................................................................... 30

WO Item 2: The opportunities at NOVA for transfer or career preparation ............................ 30

WO Item 3: The expectations of college administrators and faculty in an academic environment.......................................................................................................................... 30

WO Item 4: How to access campus resources and personnel when I need assistance ........ 31

WO Item 5: The importance of becoming involved in the campus community....................... 31

Woodbridge – How satisfied were you with the following: ........................................................ 31

WO Item 6: Online Registration for NSO .............................................................................. 31

WO Item 7: Availability of NSO Sessions .............................................................................. 31

WO Item 8: Resource Fair .................................................................................................... 32

WO Item 9: Breakout Sessions ............................................................................................. 32

WO Item 10: Campus Tour ................................................................................................... 32

WO Item 11: Establishing an early connection with the college ............................................ 32

WO Item 12: Having a clear academic plan and pathway to begin my first year at NOVA .... 33

WO Item 13: Please indicate your race/ethnicity: .................................................................. 33

WO Item 14: Age .................................................................................................................. 33

WO Item 15: Is English your second language? ................................................................... 33

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New Student Orientation (NSO): Summer 2011

Introduction As part of the Achieving the Dream (AtD) initiative, there are several First-Year Experience strategies to increase student success and retention. One of the key strategies being implemented at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is New Student Orientation (NSO). During Summer 2011, five NOVA campuses conducted NSO for incoming students. This report presents post-test and evaluation survey results for the students who attended NSO in Summer 2011.

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Alexandria Campus Summer 2011 Post-Test Summary Data

As a part of the NSO agenda, students are informed about College services and programs. After Orientation, a survey asking five basic questions about campus services and programs is given to the NSO attendees (“post-test”). The following data present the average and range of total scores for the post-test for NSO attendees at the Alexandria Campus. In addition, a table presenting each question and the number of correct answers for each question is given for the post-test. Each post-test was scored by awarding 1 point for every correct answer and 0 points for an incorrect answer. The maximum allowable total score for a given post-test is 5 points if every question is answered correctly. The minimum allowable total score is 0 if every question is answered incorrectly.

Table AL 1. NSO Post-Test Summary Post-Test Total number of tests completed 200 Average Score 3.29

Table AL 2. Range of NSO Post-Test Scores

Post-Test Lowest Total Score 0 Highest Total Score 5

In the table below, the total number of responses for each question and the total number and percentage of correct responses are presented. The percentage provides a way to measure the understanding of concepts in the post-test after participating in the NSO.

Table AL 3. Post-Test Questions Answered Correctly

Questions

Post-Test Total

Responses Correct

responses # # %

Q1. NOVA provides the following co-curricular activities college wide: d) All of the above 192 176 91.67% Q2. When creating my course schedule for future semesters, it is important to consider: d) All of the above 194 178 91.75% Q3. The following associate degrees are designed for transfer to a college/university: b) Associate of Science (A.S.), Associate of Arts (A.A.) 183 111 60.66% Q4. The following resources are available for academic support through Learning Resource Services at each campus: b) Library, Computer Labs, Learning Labs, Tutoring, Testing Center 181 90 49.72% Q5. The current President of Northern Virginia Community College is: a) Robert Templin 176 102 57.95%

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Alexandria Campus NSO Student Evaluation Summary Data

In addition to post-tests, NSO attendees were asked to fill out an evaluation of the session they attended. The evaluation asked the students to rate their level of agreement/disagreement with important concepts about NOVA. The evaluation also asked students to rate their level of satisfaction on various aspects of the NSO session that they attended. Demographic information was also requested at the end of the evaluation. This section presents the number of responses and relative percents for each item in the evaluation. If there were no responses given for a response category (e.g., “disagree”), then that category is not included under an item. “No Response” indicates the number of attendees who did not respond to the item.

Alexandria – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand:

Scale = Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, N/A

AL Item 1: The role of the community college Q1 Number Percent

Strongly Agree 95 44.60

Agree 95 44.60

Neutral 14 6.57

Disagree 1 0.47

N/A 1 0.47

No Response 7 3.29

Total 213 100.00

AL Item 2: The opportunities at NOVA for transfer or career preparation Q2 Number Percent


Agree 83 38.97

Neutral 21 9.86

Disagree 4 1.88

N/A 1 0.47

No Response 6 2.82

Total 213 100.00 Note: Percent totals throughout the report may not sum exactly to 100.00 due to rounding.

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Alexandria – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand:


AL Item 3: The expectations of college administrators and faculty in an academic environment

Q3 Number Percent


Agree 104 48.83

Neutral 22 10.33

No Response 9 4.23

Total 213 100.00

AL Item 4: How to access campus resources and personnel when I need assistance Q4 Number Percent


Agree 78 36.62

Neutral 18 8.45

Disagree 1 0.47

N/A 1 0.47

No Response 7 3.29

Total 213 100.00

AL Item 5: The importance of becoming involved in the campus community Q5 Number Percent


Agree 84 39.44

Neutral 26 12.21

Disagree 3 1.41

Strongly Disagree 3 1.41

N/A 1 0.47

No Response 6 2.82

Total 213 100.00

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Alexandria – How satisfied were you with the following:

Scale = Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Neutral, Dissatisfied, Strongly Dissatisfied, N/A

AL Item 6: Online Registration for NSO Q6 Number Percent

Very Satisfied 74 34.74

Satisfied 86 40.38

Neutral 29 13.62

Dissatisfied 6 2.82

Strongly Dissatisfied 1 0.47

N/A 10 4.69

No Response 7 3.29

Total 213 100.00

AL Item 7: Availability of NSO Sessions Q7 Number Percent


Satisfied 81 38.03

Neutral 41 19.25

Dissatisfied 6 2.82


N/A 5 2.35

No Response 6 2.82

Total 213 100.00

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AL Item 8: Resource Fair Q8 Number Percent


Satisfied 80 37.56

Neutral 50 23.47

Dissatisfied 5 2.35


N/A 5 2.35

No Response 10 4.69

Total 213 100.00

AL Item 9: Breakout Sessions Q9 Number Percent


Satisfied 86 40.38

Neutral 42 19.72

Dissatisfied 7 3.29

N/A 3 1.41

No Response 11 5.16

Total 213 100.00

AL Item 10: Campus Tour Q10 Number Percent


Satisfied 71 33.33

Neutral 30 14.08

Dissatisfied 10 4.69


No Response 9 4.23

Total 213 100.00

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AL Item 11: Establishing an early connection with the college Q11 Number Percent


Satisfied 77 36.15

Neutral 32 15.02

Dissatisfied 3 1.41


N/A 1 0.47

No Response 13 6.10

Total 213 100.00

AL Item 12: Having a clear academic plan and pathway to begin my first year at NOVA Q12 Number Percent


Satisfied 82 38.50

Neutral 26 12.21

Dissatisfied 2 0.94

N/A 4 1.88

No Response 10 4.69

Total 213 100.00

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Alexandria – Demographics

AL Item 13: Please indicate your race/ethnicity: Q13 Number Percent

American Indian or Alaskan Native 4 1.88

Asian Indian 11 5.16

Asian or Pacific Islander 24 11.27

Black or African American 39 18.31

Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish 46 21.60

White 54 25.35

Other Race 4 1.88

Multiple Race 7 3.29

No Response 24 11.27

Total 213 100.00

AL Item 14: Age Q14 Number Percent

18-21 years 166 77.93

22-31 years 19 8.92

32-41 years 3 1.41

42-51 years 2 0.94

Over 51 years 1 0.47

No Response 22 10.33

Total 213 100.00

AL Item 15: Is English your second language? Q15 Number Percent

Yes 89 41.78

No 106 49.77

No Response 18 8.45

Total 213 100.00

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Annandale Campus Summer 2011 Post-Test Summary Data

As a part of the NSO agenda, students are informed about College services and programs. After Orientation, a survey asking five basic questions about campus services and programs is given to the NSO attendees (“post-test”). The following data present the average and range of total scores for the post-test for NSO attendees at the Annandale Campus. In addition, a table presenting each question and the number of correct answers for each question is given for the post-test. Each post-test was scored by awarding 1 point for every correct answer and 0 points for an incorrect answer. The maximum allowable total score for a given post-test is 5 points if every question is answered correctly. The minimum allowable total score is 0 if every question is answered incorrectly.

Table AN 1. NSO Post-Test Summary Post-Test

Total number of tests completed 201 Average Score 3.16

Table AN 2. Range of NSO Post-Test Scores Post-Test

Lowest Total Score 0 Highest Total Score 5


Table AN 3. Post-Test Questions Answered Correctly

Questions

Post-Test Total

Responses Correct

responses # # %


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Annandale Campus NSO Student Evaluation Summary Data

In addition to post-tests, NSO attendees were asked to fill out an evaluation of the session they attended. The evaluation asked the students to rate their level of agreement/disagreement with important concepts about NOVA. The evaluation also asked students to rate their level of satisfaction on various aspects of the NSO session that they attended. Demographic information was also requested at the end of the evaluation. This section presents the number of responses and relative percents for each item in the evaluation. If there were no responses given for a response category (e.g., “disagree”), then that category is not included under an item. “No Response” indicates that no responses were given for the item.

Annandale – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand:


AN Item 1: The role of the community college Q1 Number Percent Strongly Agree 90 43.69 Agree 94 45.63 Neutral 16 7.77 Disagree 2 0.97 Strongly Disagree 1 0.49 N/A 2 0.97 No Response 1 0.49 Total 206 100.00

AN Item 2: The opportunities at NOVA for transfer or career preparation Q2 Number Percent Strongly Agree 98 47.57 Agree 85 41.26 Neutral 21 10.19 Disagree 1 0.49 No Response 1 0.49 Total 206 100.00

AN Item 3: The expectations of college administrators and faculty in an academic environment

Q3 Number Percent Strongly Agree 79 38.35 Agree 92 44.66 Neutral 29 14.08 N/A 1 0.49 No Response 5 2.43 Total 206 100.00

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Annandale – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand:


AN Item 4: How to access campus resources and personnel when I need assistance Q4 Number Percent Strongly Agree 101 49.03 Agree 81 39.32 Neutral 23 11.17 No Response 1 0.49 Total 206 100.00

AN Item 5: The importance of becoming involved in the campus community Q5 Number Percent Strongly Agree 91 44.17 Agree 90 43.69 Neutral 22 10.68 Disagree 2 0.97 N/A 1 0.49 Total 206 100.00

Annandale – How satisfied were you with the following:


AN Item 6: Online Registration for NSO Q6 Number Percent Very Satisfied 76 36.89 Satisfied 84 40.78 Neutral 30 14.56 Dissatisfied 5 2.43 Strongly Dissatisfied 8 3.88 N/A 2 0.97 No Response 1 0.49 Total 206 100.00

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AN Item 7: Availability of NSO Sessions Q7 Number Percent Very Satisfied 81 39.32 Satisfied 79 38.35 Neutral 38 18.45 Dissatisfied 6 2.91 Strongly Dissatisfied 1 0.49 N/A 1 0.49 Total 206 100.00

AN Item 8: Resource Fair Q8 Number Percent Very Satisfied 69 33.50 Satisfied 72 34.95 Neutral 41 19.90 Dissatisfied 3 1.46 N/A 13 6.31 No Response 8 3.88 Total 206 100.00

AN Item 9: Breakout Sessions Q9 Number Percent Very Satisfied 88 42.72 Satisfied 81 39.32 Neutral 27 13.11 Dissatisfied 1 0.49 N/A 4 1.94 No Response 5 2.43 Total 206 100.00

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AN Item 10: Campus Tour Q10 Number Percent Very Satisfied 98 47.57 Satisfied 86 41.75 Neutral 15 7.28 Dissatisfied 1 0.49 N/A 3 1.46 No Response 3 1.46 Total 206 100.00

AN Item 11: Establishing an early connection with the college Q11 Number Percent Very Satisfied 82 39.81 Satisfied 79 38.35 Neutral 43 20.87 N/A 2 0.97 Total 206 100.00

AN Item 12: Having a clear academic plan and pathway to begin my first year at NOVA Q12 Number Percent Very Satisfied 85 41.26 Satisfied 73 35.44 Neutral 42 20.39 N/A 4 1.94 No Response 2 0.97 Total 206 100.00

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Annandale – Demographics

AN Item 13: Please indicate your race/ethnicity: Q13 Number Percent


Asian Indian 7 3.40




White 58 28.16

Other Race 3 1.46


No Response 11 5.34

Total 206 100.00

AN Item 14: Age Q14 Number Percent

18-21 years 178 86.41

22-31 years 4 1.94

32-41 years 2 0.97

42-51 years 2 0.97

No Response 20 9.71

Total 206 100.00

AN Item 15: Is English your second language? Q15 Number Percent

Yes 61 29.61

No 131 63.59

No Response 14 6.80

Total 206 100.00

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Loudoun Campus Summer 2011 Post-Test Summary Data

As a part of the NSO agenda, students are informed about College services and programs. After Orientation, a survey asking five basic questions about campus services and programs is given to the NSO attendees (“post-test”). The following data present the average and range of total scores for the post-test for NSO attendees at the Loudoun Campus. In addition, a table presenting each question and the number of correct answers for each question is given for the post-test. Each post-test was scored by awarding 1 point for every correct answer and 0 points for an incorrect answer. The maximum allowable total score for a given post-test is 5 points if every question is answered correctly. The minimum allowable total score is 0 if every question is answered incorrectly.

Table LO 1. NSO Post-Test Summary Post-Test


Table LO 2. Range of NSO Post-Test Scores Post-Test



Table LO 3. Post-Test Questions Answered Correctly

Questions

Post-Test Total

Responses Correct

responses # # %


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Loudoun Campus NSO Student Evaluation Summary Data


Loudoun – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand:


LO Item 1: The role of the community college Q1 Number Percent


Agree 79 46.47

Neutral 17 10.00

Disagree 1 0.59

N/A 2 1.18

No Response 8 4.71

Total 170 100.00

LO Item 2: The opportunities at NOVA for transfer or career preparation Q2 Number Percent


Agree 72 42.35

Neutral 20 11.76

Disagree 8 4.71

N/A 1 0.59

No Response 8 4.71

Total 170 100.00

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Loudoun – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand:


LO Item 3: The expectations of college administrators and faculty in an academic environment

Q3 Number Percent


Agree 76 44.71

Neutral 17 10.00

Disagree 1 0.58

No Response 7 4.12

Total 170 100.00

LO Item 4: How to access campus resources and personnel when I need assistance Q4 Number Percent


Agree 82 48.24

Neutral 11 6.47

No Response 7 4.12

Total 170 100.00

LO Item 5: The importance of becoming involved in the campus community Q5 Number Percent


Agree 63 37.06

Neutral 12 7.06

Disagree 2 1.18

N/A 1 0.59

No Response 7 4.12

Total 170 100.00

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Loudoun – How satisfied were you with the following:


LO Item 6: Online Registration for NSO Q6 Number Percent


Satisfied 70 41.18

Neutral 25 14.71

Dissatisfied 8 4.71


N/A 4 2.35

No Response 7 4.12

Total 170 100.00

LO Item 7: Availability of NSO Sessions Q7 Number Percent


Satisfied 77 45.29

Neutral 16 9.41

Dissatisfied 10 5.88


N/A 2 1.18

No Response 7 4.12

Total 170 100.00

LO Item 8: Resource Fair

Q8 Number Percent


Satisfied 59 34.71

Neutral 39 22.94

Dissatisfied 3 1.76

N/A 15 8.82

No Response 9 5.29

Total 170 100.00

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LO Item 9: Breakout Sessions Q9 Number Percent


Satisfied 65 38.24

Neutral 37 21.76

Dissatisfied 4 2.35


N/A 13 7.65

No Response 10 5.88

Total 170 100.00

LO Item 10: Campus Tour Q10 Number Percent


Satisfied 80 47.06

Neutral 18 10.59

Dissatisfied 4 2.35


N/A 1 0.59

No Response 8 4.71

Total 170 100.00

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LO Item 11: Establishing an early connection with the college Q11 Number Percent


Satisfied 70 41.18

Neutral 28 16.47

Dissatisfied 3 1.76


N/A 2 1.18

No Response 10 5.88

Total 170 100.00

LO Item 12: Having a clear academic plan and pathway to begin my first year at NOVA Q12 Number Percent


Satisfied 72 42.35

Neutral 23 13.53

Dissatisfied 7 4.12


N/A 3 1.76

No Response 9 5.29

Total 189 100.00

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Loudoun – Demographics

LO Item 13: Please indicate your race/ethnicity: Q13 Number Percent


Asian Indian 8 4.71




White 73 42.94

Other Race 4 2.35


No Response 9 5.29

Total 170 100.00

LO Item 14: Age Q14 Number Percent

18-21 years 140 82.35

22-31 years 11 6.47

32-41 years 1 0.59

42-51 years 4 2.35


No Response 13 7.65

Total 170 100.00

LO Item 15: Is English your second language? Q15 Number Percent

Yes 49 28.82

No 117 68.82

No Response 4 2.35

Total 170 100.00

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Manassas Campus Summer 2011 Post-Test Summary Data

As a part of the NSO agenda, students are informed about College services and programs. After Orientation, a survey asking five basic questions about campus services and programs is given to the NSO attendees (“post-test”). The following data present the average and range of total scores for the post-test for NSO attendees at the Manassas Campus. In addition, a table presenting each question and the number of correct answers for each question is given for the post-test. Each post-test was scored by awarding 1 point for every correct answer and 0 points for an incorrect answer. The maximum allowable total score for a given post-test is 5 points if every question is answered correctly. The minimum allowable total score is 0 if every question is answered incorrectly.

Table MA 1. NSO Post-Test Summary Post-Test


Table MA 2. Range of NSO Post-Test Scores Post-Test



Table MA 3. Post-Test Questions Answered Correctly

Questions

Post-Test Total

Responses Correct

responses # # %


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Manassas Campus NSO Student Evaluation Summary Data


Manassas – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand:


MA Item 1: The role of the community college Q1 Number Percent


Agree 55 42.97

Neutral 8 6.25

Disagree 1 0.78

N/A 1 0.78

No Response 2 1.56

Total 128 100.00

MA Item 2: The opportunities at NOVA for transfer or career preparation Q2 Number Percent


Agree 56 43.75

Neutral 8 6.25

Disagree 1 0.78

No Response 2 1.56

Total 128 100.00

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Manassas – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand:


MA Item 3: The expectations of college administrators and faculty in an academic environment

Q3 Number Percent


Agree 50 39.06

Neutral 11 8.59

No Response 4 3.13

Total 128 100.00

MA Item 4: How to access campus resources and personnel when I need assistance Q4 Number Percent


Agree 50 39.06

Neutral 8 6.25

Disagree 2 1.56


No Response 2 1.56

Total 128 100.00

MA Item 5: The importance of becoming involved in the campus community Q5 Number Percent


Agree 54 42.19

Neutral 13 10.16

Disagree 1 0.78


No Response 2 1.56

Total 128 100.00

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Manassas – How satisfied were you with the following:


MA Item 6: Online Registration for NSO Q6 Number Percent


Satisfied 45 35.16

Neutral 14 10.94

Dissatisfied 5 3.91

N/A 4 3.13

No Response 2 1.56

Total 128 100.00

MA Item 7: Availability of NSO Sessions Q7 Number Percent


Satisfied 46 35.94

Neutral 16 12.50

Dissatisfied 4 3.13


N/A 2 1.56

No Response 3 2.34

Total 128 100.00

MA Item 8: Resource Fair

Q8 Number Percent


Satisfied 50 39.06

Neutral 15 11.72

Dissatisfied 3 2.34

N/A 2 1.56

No Response 4 3.13

Total 128 100.00

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MA Item 9: Breakout Sessions Q9 Number Percent


Satisfied 48 37.50

Neutral 16 12.50


N/A 1 0.78

No Response 3 2.34

Total 128 100.00

MA Item 10: Campus Tour Q10 Number Percent


Satisfied 32 25.00

Neutral 15 11.72

Dissatisfied 3 2.34


N/A 3 2.34

No Response 3 2.34

Total 128 100.00

MA Item 11: Establishing an early connection with the college

Q11 Number Percent


Satisfied 54 42.19

Neutral 12 9.38

Dissatisfied 1 0.78


N/A 1 0.78

No Response 3 2.34

Total 128 100.00

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MA Item 12: Having a clear academic plan and pathway to begin my first year at NOVA Q12 Number Percent


Satisfied 43 33.59

Neutral 10 7.81

Dissatisfied 1 0.78

N/A 1 0.78

No Response 3 2.34

Total 128 100.00

Manassas – Demographics

MA Item 13: Please indicate your race/ethnicity:

Q13 Number Percent


Asian Indian 3 2.34




White 67 52.34

Other Race 0 0.00


No Response 5 3.91

Total 128 100.00

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Manassas – Demographics

MA Item 14: Age Q14 Number Percent

18-21 years 104 81.25

22-31 years 2 1.56

32-41 years 2 1.56

42-51 years 6 4.69


No Response 12 9.38

Total 128 100.00

MA Item 15: Is English your second language? Q15 Number Percent

Yes 25 19.53

No 98 76.56

No Response 5 3.91

Total 128 100.00

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Woodbridge Campus Summer 2011 Post-Test Summary Data

As a part of the NSO agenda, students are informed about College services and programs. After Orientation, a survey asking five basic questions about campus services and programs is given to the NSO attendees (“post-test”). The following data present the average and range of total scores for the post-test for NSO attendees at the Woodbridge Campus. In addition, a table presenting each question and the number of correct answers for each question is given for the post-test. Each post-test was scored by awarding 1 point for every correct answer and 0 points for an incorrect answer. The maximum allowable total score for a given post-test is 5 points if every question is answered correctly. The minimum allowable total score is 0 if every question is answered incorrectly.

Table WO 1. NSO Post-Test Summary Post-Test


Table WO 2. Range of NSO Post-Test Scores Post-Test



Table WO 3. Post-Test Questions Answered Correctly

Questions

Post-Test Total

Responses Correct

responses # # %


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Woodbridge Campus NSO Student Evaluation Summary Data


Woodbridge – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand:


WO Item 1: The role of the community college Q1 Number Percent Strongly Agree 55 45.45 Agree 58 47.93 Neutral 6 4.96 No Response 2 1.65 Total 121 100.00

WO Item 2: The opportunities at NOVA for transfer or career preparation Q2 Number Percent Strongly Agree 62 51.24 Agree 52 42.98 Neutral 6 4.96 No Response 1 0.83 Total 121 100.00

WO Item 3: The expectations of college administrators and faculty in an academic environment

Q3 Number Percent Strongly Agree 52 42.98 Agree 59 48.76 Neutral 9 7.44 No Response 1 0.83 Total 121 100.00

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Woodbridge – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand:


WO Item 4: How to access campus resources and personnel when I need assistance Q4 Number Percent Strongly Agree 55 45.45 Agree 57 47.11 Neutral 8 6.61 No Response 1 0.83 Total 121 100.00

WO Item 5: The importance of becoming involved in the campus community Q5 Number Percent Strongly Agree 49 40.50 Agree 56 46.28 Neutral 15 12.40 No Response 1 0.83 Total 121 100.00

Woodbridge – How satisfied were you with the following:


WO Item 6: Online Registration for NSO Q6 Number Percent Very Satisfied 47 38.84 Satisfied 55 45.45 Neutral 14 11.57 Dissatisfied 1 0.83 Strongly Dissatisfied 1 0.83 No Response 3 2.48 Total 121 100.00

WO Item 7: Availability of NSO Sessions Q7 Number Percent Very Satisfied 44 36.36 Satisfied 57 47.11 Neutral 17 14.05 Dissatisfied 2 1.65 No Response 1 0.83 Total 121 100.00

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WO Item 8: Resource Fair Q8 Number Percent Very Satisfied 41 33.88 Satisfied 55 45.45 Neutral 18 14.88 N/A 6 4.96 No Response 1 0.83 Total 121 100.00

WO Item 9: Breakout Sessions Q9 Number Percent Very Satisfied 40 33.06 Satisfied 63 52.07 Neutral 14 11.57 N/A 3 2.48 No Response 1 0.83 Total 121 100.00

WO Item 10: Campus Tour Q10 Number Percent Very Satisfied 42 34.71 Satisfied 63 52.07 Neutral 8 6.61 Dissatisfied 1 0.83 N/A 6 4.96 No Response 1 0.83 Total 121 100.00

WO Item 11: Establishing an early connection with the college Q11 Number Percent Very Satisfied 45 37.19 Satisfied 62 51.24 Neutral 12 9.92 N/A 1 0.83 No Response 1 0.83 Total 121 100.00

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WO Item 12: Having a clear academic plan and pathway to begin my first year at NOVA Q12 Number Percent Very Satisfied 56 46.28 Satisfied 59 48.76 Neutral 5 4.13 No Response 1 0.83 Total 121 100.00

Woodbridge – Demographics

WO Item 13: Please indicate your race/ethnicity: Q13 Number Percent Black or African American 3 2.48 American Indian or Alaskan Native 2 1.65 Asian Indian 9 7.44 Asian or Pacific Islander 25 20.66 Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish 21 17.36 White 49 40.50 Other Race 3 2.48 Multiple Race 5 4.13 No Response 4 3.31 Total 121 100.00

WO Item 14: Age Q14 Number Percent 18-21 years 110 90.91 22-31 years 7 5.79 Over 51 years 1 0.83 No Response 3 2.48 Total 121 100.00

WO Item 15: Is English your second language? Q15 Number Percent Yes 28 23.14 No 90 74.38 No Response 3 2.48 Total 121 100.00

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Conclusion

As part of the Achieving the Dream (AtD) initiative, five NOVA campuses held New Student Orientation (NSO) for incoming students during Summer 2011. Each campus asked student attendees to complete an evaluation survey of their NSO session as well as a post-test. The following number of students completed evaluations and post-tests at each campus: the Alexandria campus – 213 and 200 students, the Annandale campus – 206 and 201 students, the Loudoun campus – 170 and 167 students, the Manassas campus – 128 students, and the Woodbridge campus – 121 and 119 students. The evaluation survey asked students to rate their level of agreement or disagreement with the helpfulness of the five areas that NSO outlined for new college students such as understanding the opportunities at NOVA for transfer or career preparation or the expectations of college administrators and faculty in an academic environment. The survey also asked students to rate their satisfaction in seven areas about the NSO session including the campus tour, breakout sessions, and resource fair. At each campus, the majority of students strongly agreed or agreed that NSO sessions were helpful and were very satisfied or satisfied with the sessions. The post-test comprised of five questions about the college and its services and programs. The range of possible scores was 0 to 5 points. The average post-test scores for each campus were: 3.29 for the Alexandria campus, 3.16 for the Annandale campus, 3.35 for the Loudoun campus, 3.30 for the Manassas campus, and 3.06 for the Woodbridge campus.

NVCC Mission and Strategic Goals: 2005 – 2015

Mission With commitment to the values of access, opportunity, student success, and excellence, the mission of Northern Virginia Community College is to deliver world-class in-person and online post-secondary teaching, learning, and workforce development to ensure our region and the Commonwealth of Virginia have an educated population and globally competitive workforce.

Strategic Goals

I. STUDENT SUCCESS – Northern Virginia Community College will move into the top tier of community colleges with respect to the college readiness, developmental course completion, retention, graduation, transfer, and career placement of its students.

II. ACCESS – Northern Virginia Community College will increase the number and diversity

of students being served to mirror the population growth of the region. III. TEACHING AND LEARNING – Northern Virginia Community College will focus on

student success by creating an environment of world-class teaching and learning. IV. EXCELLENCE – Northern Virginia Community College will develop ten focal points of

excellence in its educational programs and services that will be benchmarked to the best in the nation and strategic to building the College's overall reputation for quality.

V. LEADERSHIP – Northern Virginia Community College will serve as a catalyst and a

leader in developing educational and economic opportunities for all Northern Virginians and in maintaining the quality of life and economic competitiveness of the region.

VI. PARTNERSHIPS – Northern Virginia Community College will develop strategic

partnerships to create gateways of opportunity and an integrated educational system for Northern Virginians who are pursuing the American Dream.

VII. RESOURCES – Northern Virginia Community College will increase its annual funding by

$100 million and expand its physical facilities by more than one million square feet in new and renovated space. This includes the establishment of two additional campuses at epicenters of the region’s population growth, as well as additional education and training facilities in or near established population centers.

VIII. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS – Northern

Virginia Community College will be recognized as a leader among institutions of higher education in Virginia for its development and testing of emergency response and continuity of operation plans.

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