New Student Orientation (NSO) Summary Data:
Summer 2012
Research Report No. 51-12
Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment Northern Virginia Community College
December 2012
NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1
Alexandria Campus Summer 2012 Post-Test Summary Data ...................................................... 2
Alexandria Campus NSO Student Evaluation Summary Data ...................................................... 3
Annandale Campus Summer 2012 Post-Test Summary Data ..................................................... 8
Annandale Campus NSO Student Evaluation Summary Data ..................................................... 9
Manassas Campus Summer 2012 Post-Test Summary Data .................................................... 14
Manassas Campus NSO Student Evaluation Summary Data .................................................... 15
Woodbridge Campus Summer 2012 Post-Test Summary Data ................................................. 20
Woodbridge Campus NSO Student Evaluation Summary Data ................................................. 21
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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 .................................................................................................................................................. 3
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: ............................................................... 4
AL Item 6: Online Registration for NSO .................................................................................... 4
AL Item 7: Availability of NSO Sessions .................................................................................... 5
AL Item 8: Resource Fair .......................................................................................................... 5
AL Item 9: Breakout Sessions ................................................................................................... 5
AL Item 10: Campus Tour ......................................................................................................... 6
AL Item 11: Establishing an early connection with the college .................................................. 6
AL Item 12: Having a clear academic plan and pathway to begin my first year at NOVA ......... 6
Alexandria – Demographics .......................................................................................................... 7
AL Item 13: Please indicate your race/ethnicity: ....................................................................... 7
AL Item 14: Age ......................................................................................................................... 7
AL Item 15: Is English your second language? ......................................................................... 7
Table AN 1. NSO Post-Test Summary ...................................................................................... 8
Table AN 2. Range of NSO Post-Test Scores .......................................................................... 8
Table AN 3. Post-Test Questions Answered Correctly ............................................................. 8
Annandale – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand: ............................... 9
AN Item 1: The role of the community college .......................................................................... 9
AN Item 2: The opportunities at NOVA for transfer or career preparation................................. 9
AN Item 3: The expectations of college administrators and faculty in an academic environment ............................................................................................................................... 9
AN Item 4: How to access campus resources and personnel when I need assistance .......... 10
AN Item 5: The importance of becoming involved in the campus community ......................... 10
Annandale – How satisfied were you with the following: ............................................................ 10
AN Item 6: Online Registration for NSO .................................................................................. 10
AN Item 7: Availability of NSO Sessions ................................................................................. 11
AN Item 8: Resource Fair ........................................................................................................ 11
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AN Item 9: Breakout Sessions ................................................................................................ 11
AN Item 10: Campus Tour ....................................................................................................... 12
AN Item 11: Establishing an early connection with the college ............................................... 12
AN Item 12: Having a clear academic plan and pathway to begin my first year at NOVA ...... 12
Annandale – Demographics ........................................................................................................ 13
AN Item 13: Please indicate your race/ethnicity: ..................................................................... 13
AN Item 14: Age ...................................................................................................................... 13
AN Item 15: Is English your second language? ...................................................................... 13
Table MA 1. NSO Post-Test Summary ................................................................................... 14
Table MA 2. Range of NSO Post-Test Scores ........................................................................ 14
Table MA 3. Post-Test Questions Answered Correctly ........................................................... 14
Manassas – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand: .............................. 15
MA Item 1: The role of the community college ........................................................................ 15
MA Item 2: The opportunities at NOVA for transfer or career preparation .............................. 15
MA Item 3: The expectations of college administrators and faculty in an academic environment ............................................................................................................................. 15
MA Item 4: How to access campus resources and personnel when I need assistance .......... 16
MA Item 5: The importance of becoming involved in the campus community......................... 16
Manassas – How satisfied were you with the following: ............................................................. 17
MA Item 6: Online Registration for NSO ................................................................................. 16
MA Item 7: Availability of NSO Sessions ................................................................................. 17
MA Item 8: Resource Fair ....................................................................................................... 17
MA Item 9: Breakout Sessions ................................................................................................ 17
MA Item 10: Campus Tour ...................................................................................................... 18
MA Item 11: Establishing an early connection with the college ............................................... 18
MA Item 12: Having a clear academic plan and pathway to begin my first year at NOVA ...... 18
Manassas – Demographics ........................................................................................................ 19
MA Item 13: Please indicate your race/ethnicity: .................................................................... 19
MA Item 14: Age ...................................................................................................................... 19
MA Item 15: Is English your second language? ...................................................................... 19
Table WO 1. NSO Post-Test Summary ................................................................................... 20
Table WO 2. Range of NSO Post-Test Scores ....................................................................... 20
Table WO 3. Post-Test Questions Answered Correctly .......................................................... 20
Woodbridge – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand: ........................... 21
WO Item 1: The role of the community college ....................................................................... 21
WO Item 2: The opportunities at NOVA for transfer or career preparation ............................. 21
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WO Item 3: The expectations of college administrators and faculty in an academic environment ............................................................................................................................. 21
WO Item 4: How to access campus resources and personnel when I need assistance ......... 22
WO Item 5: The importance of becoming involved in the campus community ........................ 22
Woodbridge – How satisfied were you with the following: .......................................................... 23
WO Item 6: Online Registration for NSO ................................................................................. 22
WO Item 7: Availability of NSO Sessions ................................................................................ 23
WO Item 8: Resource Fair ....................................................................................................... 23
WO Item 9: Breakout Sessions ............................................................................................... 23
WO Item 10: Campus Tour ..................................................................................................... 24
WO Item 11: Establishing an early connection with the college .............................................. 24
WO Item 12: Having a clear academic plan and pathway to begin my first year at NOVA ..... 24
Woodbridge – Demographics ..................................................................................................... 25
WO Item 13: Please indicate your race/ethnicity: .................................................................... 25
WO Item 14: Age ..................................................................................................................... 25
WO Item 15: Is English your second language? ..................................................................... 25
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New Student Orientation (NSO): Summer 2012
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 2012, five NOVA campuses conducted NSO for incoming students: Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, and Woodbridge. Data was unavailable for Loudoun Campus. This report presents post-test and evaluation survey results for the students who attended NSO in Summer 2012 at the four remaining campuses.
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Alexandria Campus Summer 2012 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 given by attendees 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 168 Average Score 3.40
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 168 140 83.33%Q2. When creating my course schedule for future semester, it is important to consider: d) All of the above 168 149 88.69%Q3. The following associate degrees are designed for transfer to a college/university: b) Associate of Science (A.S.), Associate of Arts (A.A.) 168 98 58.33%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 168 68 40.48%Q5. The current President of Northern Virginia Community College is: a) Robert Templin 168 122 72.62%
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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 percentages 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 82 48.81
Agree 70 41.67
Neutral 16 9.52
Total 168 100.00
AL Item 2: The opportunities at NOVA for transfer or career preparation Q2 Number Percent
Strongly Agree 94 55.95
Agree 63 37.50
Neutral 11 6.55
Total 168 100.00
AL Item 3: The expectations of college administrators and faculty in an academic environment
Q3 Number Percent
Strongly Agree 87 51.79
Agree 60 35.71
Neutral 16 9.52
Disagree 3 1.79
No Response 2 1.19
Total 168 100.00
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Alexandria - As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand:
Scale = Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, N/A
AL Item 4: How to access campus resources and personnel when I need assistance Q4 Number Percent
Strongly Agree 98 58.33
Agree 57 33.93
Neutral 13 7.74
Total 168 100.00
AL Item 5: The importance of becoming involved in the campus community Q5 Number Percent
Strongly Agree 102 60.71
Agree 56 33.33
Neutral 9 5.36
Disagree 1 0.60
Total 168 100.00
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 61 36.31
Satisfied 64 38.10
Neutral 27 16.07
Dissatisfied 8 4.76
Strongly Dissatisfied 2 1.19
N/A 5 2.98
No Response 1 0.60
Total 168 100.00
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Alexandria – How satisfied were you with the following:
Scale = Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Neutral, Dissatisfied, Strongly Dissatisfied, N/A
AL Item 7: Availability of NSO Sessions Q7 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 64 38.10
Satisfied 68 40.48
Neutral 28 16.67
Dissatisfied 4 2.38
Strongly Dissatisfied 1 0.60
N/A 2 1.19
No Response 1 0.60
Total 168 100.00
AL Item 8: Resource Fair Q8 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 56 33.33
Satisfied 58 34.52
Neutral 43 25.60
Dissatisfied 1 0.60
Strongly Dissatisfied 3 1.79
N/A 5 2.98
No Response 2 1.19
Total 168 100.00
AL Item 9: Breakout Sessions Q9 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 71 42.26
Satisfied 69 41.07
Neutral 25 14.88
Dissatisfied 1 0.60
N/A 2 1.19
Total 168 100.00
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Alexandria – How satisfied were you with the following:
Scale = Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Neutral, Dissatisfied, Strongly Dissatisfied, N/A
AL Item 10: Campus Tour Q10 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 77 45.83
Satisfied 63 37.50
Neutral 19 11.31
Dissatisfied 6 3.57
Strongly Dissatisfied 1 0.60
No Response 2 1.19
Total 168 100.00
AL Item 11: Establishing an early connection with the college Q11 Number Percent
Very Satisfied Ĭ0 47.62
Satisfied 60 35.71
Neutral 26 15.48
No Response 2 1.19
Total 168 100.00
AL Item 12: Having a clear academic plan and pathway to begin my first year at NOVA Q12 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 75 44.64
Satisfied 68 40.48
Neutral 21 12.50
Dissatisfied 1 0.60
N/A 2 1.19
No Response 1 0.60
Total 168 100.00
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Alexandria – Demographics
AL Item 13: Please indicate your race/ethnicity:
Q13 Number Percent
White 44 26.19
Black or African American 34 20.24
Asian or Pacific Islander 18 10.71
Asian Indian 3 1.79
Hispanic, Latino or Spanish 51 30.36
American Indian or Alaskan Native 1 0.60
Multiple Race 8 4.76
Other Race 3 1.79
No Response 6 3.57
Total 168 100.00
AL Item 14: Age Q14 Number Percent
18-21 years 146 86.90
22-31 years 9 5.36
32-41 years 1 0.60
42-51 years 1 0.60
over 51 years 1 0.60
No Response 10 5.95
Total 168 100.00
AL Item 15: Is English your second language? Q15 Number Percent
Yes 53 31.55
No 108 64.29
No Response 7 4.17
Total 168 100.00
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Annandale Campus Summer 2012 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 given by attendees 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 125 Average Score 3.63
Table AN 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 AN 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 125 114 91.20Q2. When creating my course schedule for future semester, it is important to consider: d) All of the above 125 113 90.40Q3. The following associate degrees are designed for transfer to a college/university: b) Associate of Science (A.S.), Associate of Arts (A.A.) 125 72 57.60Q4. The following resources are available for academic support through Learning Resource Services at each campus: b) Library, Computer Labs, Learning Labs, Tutoring, Testing Center 125 66 52.80Q5. The current President of Northern Virginia Community College is: b) Robert Templin 125 89 71.20
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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 percentages 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.
Annandale – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand:
Scale = Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, N/A
AN Item 1: The role of the community college Q1 Number Percent
Strongly Agree 64 51.20
Agree 54 43.20
Neutral 7 5.60
Total 125 100.00
AN Item 2: The opportunities at NOVA for transfer or career preparation Q2 Number Percent
Strongly Agree 65 52.00
Agree 53 42.40
Neutral 5 4.00
N/A 2 1.60
Total 125 100.00
AN Item 3: The expectations of college administrators and faculty in an academic environment
Q3 Number Percent
Strongly Agree 65 52.00
Agree 48 38.40
Neutral 9 7.20
Disagree 1 0.80
N/A 2 1.60
Total 125 100.00
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Annandale – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand:
Scale = Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, N/A
AN Item 4: How to access campus resources and personnel when I need assistance Q4 Number Percent
Strongly Agree 75 60.00
Agree 41 32.80
Neutral 6 4.80
N/A 3 2.40
Total 125 100.00
AN Item 5: The importance of becoming involved in the campus community Q5 Number Percent
Strongly Agree 60 48.00
Agree 44 35.20
Neutral 18 14.40
N/A 2 1.60
No Response 1 0.80
Total 125 100.00
Annandale – How satisfied were you with the following:
Scale = Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Neutral, Dissatisfied, Strongly Dissatisfied, N/A
AN Item 6: Online Registration for NSO Q6 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 56 44.80
Satisfied 44 35.20
Neutral 17 13.60
Dissatisfied 2 1.60
N/A 6 4.80
Total 125 100.00
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Annandale – How satisfied were you with the following:
Scale = Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Neutral, Dissatisfied, Strongly Dissatisfied, N/A
AN Item 7: Availability of NSO Sessions Q7 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 56 44.80
Satisfied 41 32.80
Neutral 22 17.60
Dissatisfied 1 0.80
N/A 4 3.20
No Response 1 0.80
Total 125 100.00
AN Item 8: Resource Fair Q8 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 54 43.20
Satisfied 52 41.60
Neutral 12 9.60
N/A 6 4.80
No Response 1 0.80
Total 125 100.00
AN Item 9: Breakout Sessions Q9 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 62 49.60
Satisfied 46 36.80
Neutral 12 9.60
N/A 3 2.40
No Response 2 1.60
Total 125 100.00
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Annandale – How satisfied were you with the following:
Scale = Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Neutral, Dissatisfied, Strongly Dissatisfied, N/A
AN Item 10: Campus Tour Q10 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 65 52.00
Satisfied 44 35.20
Neutral 11 8.80
Dissatisfied 1 0.80
N/A 4 3.20
Total 125 100.00
AN Item 11: Establishing an early connection with the college Q11 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 64 51.20Satisfied 40 32.00Neutral 19 15.20Dissatisfied 0 0.00N/A 2 1.60
Total 125 100.00
AN Item 12: Having a clear academic plan and pathway to begin my first year at NOVA Q12 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 69 55.20
Satisfied 39 31.20
Neutral 11 8.80
Dissatisfied 1 0.80
N/A 5 4.00
Total 125 100.00
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Annandale – Demographics
AN Item 13: Please indicate your race/ethnicity:
Q13 Number Percent
White 26 20.80
Black or African American 20 16.00
Asian or Pacific Islander 18 14.40
Asian Indian 7 5.60
Hispanic, Latino or Spanish 31 24.80
American Indian or Alaskan Native 1 0.80
Multiple Race 4 3.20
Other Race 6 4.80
No Response 12 9.60
Total 125 100.00
AN Item 14: Age Q14 Number Percent
18-21 years 105 84.00
22-31 years 12 9.60
32-41 years 1 0.80
No Response 7 5.60
Total 125 100.00
AN Item 15: Is English your second language? Q15 Number Percent
Yes 43 34.40
No 73 58.40
No Response 9 7.20
Total 125 100.00
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Manassas Campus Summer 2012 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 given by attendees 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
Total number of tests completed 3.53 Average Score 250
Table MA 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 MA 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 250 223 89.20Q2. When creating my course schedule for future semester, it is important to consider: d) All of the above 250 231 92.40Q3. The following associate degrees are designed for transfer to a college/university: b) Associate of Science (A.S.), Associate of Arts (A.A.) 250 118 47.20Q4. The following resources are available for academic support through Learning Resource Services at each campus: b) Library, Computer Labs, Learning Labs, Tutoring, Testing Center 250 134 53.60Q5. The current President of Northern Virginia Community College is: c) Robert Templin 250 177 70.80
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Manassas 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 percentages 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.
Manassas – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand:
Scale = Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, N/A
MA Item 1: The role of the community college Q1 Number Percent
Strongly Agree 128 51.20
Agree 99 39.60
Neutral 15 6.00
Disagree 1 0.40
No Response 7 2.80
Total 250 100.00
MA Item 2: The opportunities at NOVA for transfer or career preparation Q2 Number Percent
Strongly Agree 153 61.20
Agree 80 32.00
Neutral 10 4.00
No Response 7 2.80
Total 250 100.00
MA Item 3: The expectations of college administrators and faculty in an academic environment
Q3 Number Percent
Strongly Agree 134 53.60
Agree 90 36.00
Neutral 18 7.20
No Response 8 3.20
Total 250 100.00
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Manassas – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand:
Scale = Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, N/A
MA Item 4: How to access campus resources and personnel when I need assistance Q4 Number Percent
Strongly Agree 129 51.60
Agree 101 40.40
Neutral 12 4.80
No Response 8 3.20
Total 250 100.00
MA Item 5: The importance of becoming involved in the campus community Q5 Number Percent
Strongly Agree 134 53.60
Agree 82 32.80
Neutral 26 10.40
No Response 8 3.20
Total 250 100.00
Manassas – How satisfied were you with the following:
Scale = Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Neutral, Dissatisfied, Strongly Dissatisfied, N/A
MA Item 6: Online Registration for NSO Q6 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 99 39.60
Satisfied 94 37.60
Neutral 42 16.80
Dissatisfied 5 2.00
Strongly Dissatisfied 1 0.40
N/A 2 0.80
No Response 7 2.80
Total 250 100.00
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Manassas – How satisfied were you with the following:
Scale = Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Neutral, Dissatisfied, Strongly Dissatisfied, N/A
MA Item 7: Availability of NSO Sessions Q7 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 90 36.00
Satisfied 99 39.60
Neutral 43 17.20
Dissatisfied 6 2.40
Strongly Dissatisfied 2 0.80
N/A 1 0.40
No Response 9 3.60
Total 250 100.00
MA Item 8: Resource Fair Q8 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 87 34.80
Satisfied 98 39.20
Neutral 42 16.80
Dissatisfied 8 3.20
Strongly Dissatisfied 1 0.40
N/A 7 2.80
No Response 7 2.80
Total 250 100.00
MA Item 9: Breakout Sessions Q9 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 83 33.20
Satisfied 96 38.40
Neutral 48 19.20
Dissatisfied 5 2.00
Strongly Dissatisfied 2 0.80
N/A 8 3.20
No Response 8 3.20
Total 250 100.00
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Manassas – How satisfied were you with the following:
Scale = Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Neutral, Dissatisfied, Strongly Dissatisfied, N/A
MA Item 10: Campus Tour Q10 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 133 53.20
Satisfied 77 30.80
Neutral 31 2.40
Dissatisfied 2 0.80
No Response 7 2.80
Total 250 100.00
MA Item 11: Establishing an early connection with the college Q11 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 118 47.20
Satisfied 98 39.20
Neutral 26 10.40
N/A 1 0.40
No Response 7 2.80
Total 250 100.00
MA Item 12: Having a clear academic plan and pathway to begin my first year at NOVA Q12 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 124 49.60
Satisfied 88 35.20
Neutral 28 11.20
No Response 10 4.00
Total 250 100.00
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Manassas – Demographics
MA Item 13: Please indicate your race/ethnicity: Q13 Number Percent
White 100 40.00
Black or African American 21 8.40
Asian or Pacific Islander 25 10.00
Asian Indian 6 2.40
Hispanic, Latino or Spanish 62 24.80
Multiple Race 17 6.80
Other Race 1 0.40
No Response 18 7.20
Total 250 100.00
MA Item 14: Age Q14 Number Percent
18-21 years 225 90.00
22-31 years 3 1.20
over 51 years 2 0.80
No Response 20 8.00
Total 250 100.00
MA Item 15: Is English your second language? Q15 Number Percent
Yes 56 22.40
No 177 70.80
No Response 17 6.80
Total 250 100.00
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Woodbridge Campus Summer 2012 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 given by attendees 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
Total number of tests completed 257 Average Score 3.49
Table WO 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 WO 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 257 210 81.71Q2. When creating my course schedule for future semester, it is important to consider: d) All of the above 257 223 86.77Q3. The following associate degrees are designed for transfer to a college/university: b) Associate of Science (A.S.), Associate of Arts (A.A.) 257 154 59.92Q4. The following resources are available for academic support through Learning Resource Services at each campus: b) Library, Computer Labs, Learning Labs, Tutoring, Testing Center 257 116 45.14Q5. The current President of Northern Virginia Community College is: d) Robert Templin 257 194 75.49
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Woodbridge 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 percentages 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.
Woodbridge – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand:
Scale = Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, N/A
WO Item 1: The role of the community college Q1 Number Percent
Strongly Agree 154 59.92
Agree 90 35.02
Neutral 9 3.50
N/A 1 0.39
No Response 3 1.17
Total 257 100.00
WO Item 2: The opportunities at NOVA for transfer or career preparation Q2 Number Percent
Strongly Agree 159 31.87
Agree 79 30.74
Neutral 12 4.67
N/A 1 0.39
No Response 6 2.33
Total 257 100.00
WO Item 3: The expectations of college administrators and faculty in an academic environment
Q3 Number Percent
Strongly Agree 143 55.64
Agree 92 35.80
Neutral 14 5.45
N/A 1 0.39
No Response 7 2.72
Total 257 100.00
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Woodbridge – As a new college student, the NSO helped me to understand:
Scale = Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, N/A
WO Item 4: How to access campus resources and personnel when I need assistance Q4 Number Percent
Strongly Agree 150 58.37
Agree 85 33.07
Neutral 14 5.45
Disagree 1 0.39
N/A 1 0.39
No Response 6 2.33
Total 257 100.00
WO Item 5: The importance of becoming involved in the campus community Q5 Number Percent
Strongly Agree 143 55.64
Agree 83 32.30
Neutral 21 8.17
N/A 1 0.39
No Response 9 3.50
Total 257 100.00
Woodbridge – How satisfied were you with the following:
Scale = Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Neutral, Dissatisfied, Strongly Dissatisfied, N/A
WO Item 6: Online Registration for NSO Q6 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 118 45.91
Satisfied 95 36.96
Neutral 28 10.89
Dissatisfied 6 2.33
Strongly Dissatisfied 1 0.39
N/A 3 1.17
No Response 6 2.33
Total 257 100.00
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Woodbridge – How satisfied were you with the following:
Scale = Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Neutral, Dissatisfied, Strongly Dissatisfied, N/A
WO Item 7: Availability of NSO Sessions Q7 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 111 43.19
Satisfied 94 36.58
Neutral 39 15.18
Dissatisfied 2 0.78
Strongly Dissatisfied 1 0.39
N/A 2 0.78
No Response 8 3.11
Total 257 100.00
WO Item 8: Resource Fair Q8 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 91 35.41
Satisfied 91 35.41
Neutral 51 19.84
Dissatisfied 3 1.17
Strongly Dissatisfied 2 0.78
N/A 12 4.67
No Response 7 2.72
Total 257 100.00
WO Item 9: Breakout Sessions Q9 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 102 39.69
Satisfied 91 35.41
Neutral 40 15.56
Dissatisfied 4 1.56
N/A 11 4.28
No Response 9 3.50
Total 257 100.00
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Woodbridge – How satisfied were you with the following:
Scale = Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Neutral, Dissatisfied, Strongly Dissatisfied, N/A
WO Item 10: Campus Tour Q10 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 112 43.58
Satisfied 83 32.30
Neutral 37 14.40
Dissatisfied 10 3.89
Strongly Dissatisfied 2 0.78
N/A 7 2.72
No Response 6 2.33
Total 257 100.00
WO Item 11: Establishing an early connection with the college Q11 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 116 45.14
Satisfied 98 38.13
Neutral 30 11.67
Dissatisfied 3 1.17
N/A 2 0.78
No Response 8 3.11
Total 257 100.00
WO Item 12: Having a clear academic plan and pathway to begin my first year at NOVA Q12 Number Percent
Very Satisfied 126 49.03
Satisfied 95 36.96
Neutral 22 8.56
Dissatisfied 1 0.39
N/A 3 1.17
No Response 10 3.89
Total 257 100.00
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Woodbridge – Demographics
WO Item 13: Please indicate your race/ethnicity: Q13 Number Percent
White 69 26.85
Black or African American 58 22.57
Asian or Pacific Islander 22 8.56
Asian Indian 7 2.27
Hispanic, Latino or Spanish 57 22.18
American Indian or Alaskan Native 3 1.17
Multiple Race 16 6.23
Other Race 6 2.33
No Response 19 7.39
Total 257 100.00
WO Item 14: Age Q14 Number Percent
18-21 years 219 85.21
22-31 years 8 3.11
32-41 years 2 0.78
42-51 years 4 1.56
over 51 years 1 0.39
No Response 23 8.95
Total 257 100.00
WO Item 15: Is English your second language? Q15 Number Percent
Yes 54 21.01
No 184 71.60
No Response 19 7.39
Total 257 100.00
NOVA Mission and Strategic Goals: 2005 – 2015
Mission With commitment to the values of access, opportunity, student success, and ex cellence, the mission of Northern Virginia Community College is to deliver world-class in-person and online post-secondary teaching, learning, and w orkforce 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 s ervices that will be benc hmarked 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.
