1 A REPORT ON THE MEASURES OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS FOR 2008-2009 November 2009.

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A REPORT ON THE MEASURES OF INSTITUTIONAL

EFFECTIVENESSFOR 2008-2009

November 2009

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Northwest Florida State CollegeBoard of Trustees

Paul A. Foster Sandy Sims

Rachel R. Gillis Marijo Strauss Brian S. Pennington Esteena “Teena” K. Wells Dale E. Rice, Jr. H. Wesley Wilkerson

Dr. Jill WhiteInterim President and Corporate Secretary

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PrefaceReport on Measures of Institutional

Effectiveness

Purpose, Goals and Objectives

Northwest Florida State College operates with a mission statement and goals that express the philosophy, direction and orientation of the college. The goals of the college are an outgrowth of the purpose statement and reflect the different constituencies to be served and the manner in which the purpose statement will be implemented. The purpose statement and goals are developed in a broad-based constituent process and are periodically reviewed to reflect the changing needs of the community. The current mission and goals were approved by the District Board of Trustees in March 2009.

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Mission Statement

The mission of Northwest Florida State College is to provide quality educational programs and services which enable students to achieve their goals and which enhance the community through academic, career/ technical, cultural, economic, and personal development opportunities.

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Goals

To provide an environment that promotes equity and access to college programs for all members of the community.To provide student services and activities that enhance student success.To provide programs of study at the high school, certificate, associate, and baccalaureate levels.To provide certificate and degree programs that prepare students for employment and careers in the public and private sectors.To provide leadership and support for economic and workforce development.

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Goals (Cont’d)

To provide college preparatory and basic skills instruction, literacy programs, English for speakers of other languages (ESOL), adult secondary education, and vocational preparatory instruction.To provide social, cultural, and co-curricular opportunities.To provide a variety of continuing education, professional development, and leadership training opportunities.To promote the understanding, application, and use of technology.

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Institutional Effectiveness

These Measures of Institutional Effectiveness were originally developed for the goal areas of the institution by the standing committees of the college. Following the college-wide review of the mission and goals statement during 2008-09, the College-wide Council, in conjunction with other college groups, revised the measures to reflect the updated college mission and goals. There is at least one measure to address each segment of the mission statement and each college goal. The revised measures were implemented for the 2008-09 report.

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Measure 1

The annual percentage of college district population that enrolls at NWFSC should meet or exceed that of the previous year.

8.84 8.93

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

2007-

2008

2008-

2009Enrollment

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Measure 2

College enrollment should reflect the demographic characteristics of the college district.

DISTRICT COLLEGE

White

86.65% 77.18%

Black 8.20% 9.59%

Other

6.95% 13.20%

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Measure 3

Student satisfaction rates regarding the quality of classroom instruction should meet or exceed those of the previous year.

91.2 91.9 91.4

0

20

40

60

80

100

2006-

2007

2007-

2008

2008-

2009

Highest and Second Highest Level

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Measure 4

Student success rates in distance learning classes should meet or exceed the student success rates in traditionally formatted classes.

69.0

78.2

71.2

78.8

60.0

65.0

70.0

75.0

80.0

85.0

90.0

2007- 2008 2008- 2009

Distance LearningSuccess Rate

Traditionally FormattedSuccess Rate

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Measure 5

A.A. and A.S. Success rates for NWFSC intercollegiate athletic team members should meet or exceed the overall college A.A. and A.S. Success rates.

100

78.6

0

20

40

60

80

100

Success Rate Athletes

College

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Measure 6

The percentage of GED students who obtain a GED or secondary school diploma should meet or exceed the statewide average for Florida Community Colleges.

State data not available.

62 67

30

50

70

90

2007- 2008 2008- 2009

State NWFSC

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Measure 7

Student satisfaction rates regarding the quality of the enrollment services functions should meet or exceed those of the previous year.

90

86

90

86

96

84

88

95

82

84

86

88

90

92

2007-2008 2008-2009

% Responding Very Satisfied and Satisfied

Academic Advising

Financial Aid

College Orientation

Career Planning

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Measure 8

The annual number of students served by the open-access computer labs should meet or exceed that of the previous year.

21,917 22,423

20,000

22,000

24,000

26,000

2007-

2008

2008-

2009

Lab UseDuplicated headcount

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Measure 9

The ratio of LRC materials to Student FTE should meet or exceed the statewide ratio of library materials to Student FTE.

12.9

19.7

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

State NWFSC

Materials to Student FTE

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Measure 10

The use of LRC services and collections per Student FTE should meet or exceed the use rate of the previous year.

51.40

52.25

55.11

45.00

50.00

55.00

2006- 2007 2007- 2008 2008- 2009

Use Rate Per FTE

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Measure 11

The number of students

receiving one or more forms of financial aid should meet or exceed that of the previous year.

14,439

15,060

10,000

12,000

14,000

16,000

2007- 2008 2008- 2009

Students

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Measure 12

The total annual funding awarded in financial aid programs should meet or exceed that of the previous year.

14,262,550

16,453,286

10,000,000

12,000,000

14,000,000

2007- 2008 2008- 2009

Funding

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Measure 13

The annual number of students ineligible for financial aid due to academic standards of progress should be equal to or less than that of the previous year.

282 278

250

260

270

280

290

300

2007- 2008 2008- 2009

Students

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Measure 14

The grade point average of students receiving scholarships to NWFSC should meet or exceed that of the previous year.

2007-2008 2008-2009

GPA

0.00-1.99 110 160

2.00-2.99 554 710

3.00-4.00 813 1,022

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Measure 15

The annual number of students participating in co-curricular activities should meet or exceed that of the previous year.

Student Participation

2007-2008 2008-2009

Organizations & Clubs

1,518 1,610

Recreation & Sports Activities

398 445

Social/ServiceActivities

6,593 6,623

Cultural Activities/Theatrical Performances

742 812

Total 9,251 9,490

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Measure 16

The annual combined audience for the NWFSC Arts Center public events (e.g. Broadway Series, Children’s Series and Student Productions) should meet or exceed that of the previous year.

88.1

73.9

60.0

70.0

80.0

90.0

100.0

2007-

2008

2008-

2009

AudienceChart shows percentages of available events tickets sold.

Percent

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Measure 17

The percentages of Blacks, other minorities and females employed by the college in instruction, administration, and other professional positions should parallel the characteristics of the college district.

Faculty

Admin./ Super.& Other Prof.

BlackNWFSC 6.52 7.94

District 6.37 6.37

Other Minority

NWFSC 5.43 1.58

District 9.75 9.75

FemaleNWFSC 58.70 57.14

District 48.80 48.80

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Measure 18

The annual number of external inquiries to the NWFSC Web Site should meet or exceed that of the previous year.

2,016,815

2,165,343

1,900,000

2,000,000

2,100,000

2,200,000

2007- 2008 2008- 2009

Inquiries

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Measure 19

The number of business and industry workshops, classes and professional development activities should meet or exceed that of the previous year.

82

1,264

74

1,273

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

2007- 2008 2008- 2009

Workshops Participants

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Measure 20

The NWFSC Collegiate High School should meet or exceed the statewide standards for an A+ school under the Florida Educational Accountability Plan.

2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009

CHS School Grade

A A A

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Measure 21

The success rates for NWFSC baccalaureate programs should meet or exceed those of the NWFSC associate degree programs.

89.0

78.3

87.8

78.6

0.0

25.0

50.0

75.0

100.0

2007- 2008 2008- 2009

BAS/BSN Success RateAA/AS Success Rate

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Measure 22

NWFSC performance on the statewide Accountability Outcomes Measures should meet or exceed annual state level accountability benchmarks.

Information on the five areas of accountability outcomes as defined for community colleges by the State of Florida is contained in the separate Accountability Outcomes Report.