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Discover insights from a survey on student communications and class scheduling at Evergreen Valley College in March 2017. 1,523 responses revealed preferences for email communication, class scheduling habits, and areas for improvement.
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2017 Evergreen Valley CollegeStudent Communications and Class Scheduling Survey March 2017
Who responded to the student survey? • A typical survey respondent: • -is attending EVC in their second, third, or fourth semester; -is undecided on a major; -is currently taking 12 credit units (a full-time student); -is taking in person classes; -is most likely to read EVC campus messages sent to their email; -has excellent communication with their instructors; -lives within 10 miles from campus; -is on campus 3 to 4 days per week; and -arrives on campus before 10 a.m. - In March 2017 a total of 9,800 students were invited to complete the online survey consisting of campus communication and class scheduling items. The survey was open for 2.5 weeks, available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. A total of 1,523 responses were collected (with a response rate of 15%).
What is your current class schedule? N = 1,523
How likely are you to read information delivered in the following format? N = 1,446
Effective Types of Media for Delivering Information N = 1,446
How effective is the communication you experience in the following areas? N’s range = 1,040 – 1,437
Summary • Students are likely to read information delivered through text message or email. • Students reported that email is the most effective type of media for delivering information. • Two areas to improve communication involve communication students received from the Associated Student Government Council and their communication with council representatives. • 8 out of 10 students rated EVC’s Overall Communication as either average, above average, or excellent.