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Assessments and Research

PURPOSE

The purpose of the STING Assessments is to improve education and society by enhancing knowledge regarding student development and first year experiences.  Our surveys serve as tools that inform us about the needs and behaviors of our students.  Specific attention is paid to the influence of environmental factors ( e.g., educational interventions, peer relationships, diverse interactions, student services, and co-curricular involvement) on student development.  Results contribute to a fuller understanding of college students developmental needs, knowledge on how to improve programs and services, and a foundation from which to build future research. 

METHOD

Data was collected from all STING course sections .  Partial population samples were obtained encompassing 59% of the total population ( 600 students total). The questionnaire used was a web based survey instrument designed to measure outcomes and perceptions on several program and service aspects.  Data was collected for a week starting on November 18, 2006 and reflect 367 participants. 

 

 
 

Results - Fall 2006  STING Assessment

 
 
2. Your Age?
 Total Respondents  
338
Average Age   20
3. What year did you graduate from high school?
 Response PercentResponse Total
 2006
75.1%253
 2005
5%17
 2004
4.2%14
 2003
1.8%6
 2002
1.2%4
 2001
0.6%2
 Other (please specify)
12.2%41
Total Respondents  337
(skipped this question)  3
4. What high school did you graduate from?
 Response PercentResponse Total
 Hanna
15.7%53
 Pace
10.7%36
 Porter
8%27
 Rivera
8.6%29
 Lopez
10.1%34
 Los Fresnos
9.8%33
 Port Isabel
0.9%3
 San Benito
4.4%15
 Harlingen North
1.8%6
 Harlingen South
 0%0
 Rio Hondo
0.3%1
 Other (please specify)
29.9%101
Total Respondents  338
(skipped this question)  2
5. Your Gender
 Response PercentResponse Total
 Male
46.9%159
 Female
53.1%180
Total Respondents  339
(skipped this question)  1
6. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following statements
strongly disagreedisagreeundecidedagreestrongly agreeResponse Average
My high schools academic curriculum prepared me for college.
6% (19)14% (46)12% (42)55% (185)13% (45)3.57
My high school counselor informed me of several opportunities for college.
7% (23)15% (50)11% (38)45% (150)22% (75)3.61
My high schools academic curriculum was challenging.
5% (17)18% (59)21% (72)44% (147)12% (40)3.40
I have good study habits.
4% (12)13% (42)24% (81)50% (166)10% (33)3.50
Total Respondents  337
(skipped this question)  3
7. What language are you more comfortable working with?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  English
63.6%215
  Spanish
35.5%120
  French
0%0
  Other (please specify)
0.9%3
Total Respondents  338
(skipped this question)  2
8. Racial or ethnic identification.
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Hispanic
87.9%297
  White (non-Hispanic)
2.1%7
  African-American
0%0
  Asian-American
0%0
  Mexican National
9.8%33
  Other
0.3%1
Total Respondents  338
(skipped this question)  2
9. Marital Status
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Single
89.1%301
  Married
8.3%28
  Divorced
0.6%2
  Widowed
0.6%2
  Separated
1.5%5
Total Respondents  338
(skipped this question)  2
10. Where do you live during the school year?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  With my parents or relatives
82.3%279
  On my own - off campus
10%34
  On my own - on campus
5%17
  Other (please specify)
2.7%9
Total Respondents  339
(skipped this question)  1
11. How many children are living with you for whom you are responsible? (Please indicate the number of persons)
 Total Respondents  
297
(skipped this question)  43
12. What is the best estimate of your family's total income from last year?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  less than $5,000
19.6%61
  $5,000 to $9,999
13.8%43
  $10,000 to $14,999
14.1%44
  $15,000 to $19,999
12.5%39
  $20,000 to $24,999
8.3%26
  $25,000 to $29,999
8%25
  $30,000 to $34,999
6.7%21
  $35,000 to $39,999
3.2%10
  $40,000 to $49,999
5.4%17
  $50,000 to $59,999
2.9%9
  $60,000 to $69,999
1%3
  $70,000 to $74,999
1%3
  $75,000 to $99,000
1.6%5
  over $100,000
1.9%6
Total Respondents  312
(skipped this question)  28
13. Do you receive any financial support from your parents??
 Response PercentResponse Total
  yes
62%207
  no
38%127
Total Respondents  334
(skipped this question)  6
14. Please indicate the highest level of formal education completed by your Mother.
 Response PercentResponse Total
  no formal education
9.5%32
  grammar school or less
22%74
  some high school
21.4%72
  high school graduate
16.9%57
  some college
11.9%40
  college graduate
7.4%25
  some graduate school
1.2%4
  graduate degree
3.6%12
  professional degree (law, medicine)
6.2%21
Total Respondents  337
(skipped this question)  3
15. Please indicate the highest level of formal education completed by your Father.
 Response PercentResponse Total
  no formal education
9.4%31
  grammar school or less
19.4%64
  some high school
23%76
  high school graduate
13.3%44
  some college
12.4%41
  college graduate
6.7%22
  some graduate school
0.9%3
  graduate degree
5.2%17
  professional degree (law, medicine)
9.7%32
Total Respondents  330
(skipped this question)  10
16. On average, how far do you commute to UTB/TSC?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Less then 2 miles
14%47
  2-5 miles
24.5%82
  6-10 miles
32.5%109
  11-20 miles
20.3%68
  Over 20 miles
8.7%29
Total Respondents  335
(skipped this question)  5
17. When traveling do you:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  own a vehicle
50.3%169
  borrow family vehicle
32.1%108
  carpool
8.9%30
  use public transportation
8.6%29
Total Respondents  336
(skipped this question)  4
18. How many hours a week do you usually spend working for an employer?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Do not work at all
49.7%168
  About 1-9 hours
5.6%19
  About 10-19 hours
8%27
  About 20-29 hours
19.5%66
  About 30-39 hours
9.2%31
  40 hours or more
8%27
Total Respondents  338
(skipped this question)  2
19. Why do you work?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  To support family
6.2%16
  To support college education
5%13
  To support myself
26.2%68
  All of the above
34.6%90
  Other (please specify)
28.1%73
Total Respondents  260
(skipped this question)  80
20. How did you hear about UTB/TSC? (Please check all that apply)
 Response PercentResponse Total
 High School Counselor
60.5%204
 UTB/TSC Recruiter
26.7%90
 Advertisement -- (Radio, Television, Newspaper)
12.5%42
 Word of Mouth -- (Friend/Family)
42.1%142
 Other (please specify)
8.9%30