Planning and Research

Observations

Observations is an annual publication that answers questions frequently asked about the College's programs and services, staff, classes, students, and student outcomes. Below is a table of contents showing what can be found in each section. To download and save, click on the title of the section.

Observations, 2007-2008

Observations Issue

cover.pdf
(Table of Contents, Foreward and Acknowledgements)

back-cover.pdf

Introduction This document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader

Table of Contents
Foreward, Acknowledgements, Technical Notes

Chapter 1 - Our Community This document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader

Service Area
Residency and Zip Codes
Ethnicity
Participation Rates by Ethnicity
Participation Rates by High School

Chapter 2 - Student and Enrollment Trends This document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader

Credit Students
- Gender
- Age
- Ethnicity
- Citizenship
- Education Level
- Educational Goal
- Full-time/Part-time
Enrollments in Day & Evening Classes

Chapter 3 - New PCC Students This document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader

First-time College Students
- Residency Status
- Gender
- Age
- Ethnicity
- Citizenship
- Education Level
- Educational Goal

Chapter 4 - Noncredit Students This document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader

Total Students
Mailing Address
Programs
- Gender
- Age
- Ethnicity
- Citizenship

Chapter 5 - Special Populations This document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader

Athletes
Disabled Student Programs and Services
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services
Financial Aid
International Students
Veterans

Chapter 6 - Grades, Success, and Retention This document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader

Grade Distribution
- Gender
- Age
- Ethnicity
- Division
- Vocational Courses
GPA
Division
Course Type
Vocational Courses

Chapter 7 - Student Outcomes This document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader

Units
Credit Ratio
Probation Status
Probation Type
Persistence
Basic Skills Improvement
Success in Vocational Courses

Chapter 8 - Degrees Certificates and Transfers This document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader

Degrees and Certificates
- Gender
- Age
- Ethnicity
Certificate Programs
Degrees and Certificates by Community College
Transfers

Chapter 9 - Course Offerings and Enrollment This document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader

Sections, Seats, and Enrollments
Course Sections
Basic Skills Enrollment
Basic Skills Enrollment of First-time Students

Chapter 10 - Fall Student Survey This document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader

Methodology
Evaluation of PCC
Instruction at the College
Engagement in the Classroom
Usage of Support Services
Satisfaction with Support Services

Chapter 11 - Faculty/ Staff/ Administration This document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader

Employees
- Gender
- Ethnicity

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Revised February 17, 2009 by facultyname@pasadena.edu