Methodology: In March 2017, all students who had attended GRCC between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016, who were enrolled at a transfer institution in fall 2016, were sent a survey invitation by email. The purpose of the survey was to collect information regarding their transfer experience as well as their opinions as to the quality of their educational experience at GRCC. A total of 4,269 survey invitations were sent and 597 were returned (some partially completed), for a response rate of 14%. Survey Results: If you could start college over, would you choose to attend GRCC? Definitely yes 288 48.24% Probably yes 152 25.46% Uncertain 59 9.88% Probably no 48 8.04% Definitely no 50 8.38% Grand Total 597 100.00% What was your primary objective in attending GRCC? Obtain first two years of a four-year degree, then transfer 235 53.27% Earn a few credits, then transfer 81 18.28% Obtain a certificate or associate degree 68 15.35% Learn skills to get a new job 15 3.39% Personal interest and enrichment 12 2.71% Improve basic skills in English, reading, or math 10 2.26% Intellectual fulfillment 10 2.26% Dual enrollment 6 1.35% Learn skills to advance in job 5 1.13% Grand Total 442 100.00% Was your objective met? Yes 327 73.65% Partially 77 17.34% No 40 9.01% Grand Total 444 100.00%
Please indicate the most recent college or university you attended since leaving GRCC. Aquinas 5 1.28% Baker 6 1.54% Calvin 14 3.59% Central Michigan 13 3.33% Cornerstone 5 1.28% Davenport 35 8.97% Ferris State 75 19.23% Grand Valley State 104 26.67% Michigan State 20 5.13% Michigan Tech 5 1.28% University of Michigan 12 3.09% Western Michigan 24 6.15% Other 72 18.46% Grand Total 390 100.00% What is your area of study at the college or university names above? (those with 5 or more responding) Business/Mgmt/Mktg 50 Nursing 30 Accounting 14 Computer Science 13 Criminal Justice 12 Biology 12 Psychology 11 Social Work 11 Education 10 Engineering 9 Biomedical Science 8 Exercise Science 7 Health Sciences 6 Occupational Therapy 5 What is your level of satisfaction with the institution named above? Very Satisfied 168 44.92% Satisfied 156 41.71% Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied 30 8.02% Dissatisfied 12 3.21% Very Dissatisfied 8 2.14% Grand Total 374 100.00%
How would you compare your educational experience at your current institution to your educational experience at GRCC? Better than GRCC 161 43.51% About the same as GRCC 177 47.84% Worse than GRCC 32 8.65% Grand Total 370 100.00% How well did GRCC prepare you to continue your education? Exceptionally well 137 36.63% Adequately 168 44.92% No opinion 44 11.76% Less than adequately 15 4.02% Poorly 10 2.67% Grand Total 374 100.00% What is the highest degree you have obtained to date? I have not completed a degree 182 48.40% Associate s degree 122 32.45% Bachelor s degree 54 14.36% Master s degree 6 1.60% Other 12 3.19% Grand Total 376 100.00% Did you have significant problems transferring GRCC credit hours to another college or university? No 338 90.13% Yes 37 9.87% Grand Total 375 100.00% How many GRCC credit hours were NOT accepted at the college or university to which you transferred? All GRCC credits hours transferred 197 53.39% Lost 1 to 6 credit hours 106 28.73% Lost 13 or more credit hours 13 3.52% Lost 7 to 12 credit hours 39 10.57% NO GRCC credit hours transferred 14 3.79% Grand Total 369 100.00%
Please indicate the reason(s) your GRCC credit hours did not transfer (you may choose more than one). Course not accepted at transfer institution 99 Credits not related to current major at transfer institution 56 Earned more GRCC credits than were allowed to transfer 25 Earned less than a 2.0 in GRCC course(s) 21 Took a GRCC course more than once to replace grade 12 Tool developmental courses 10 Overall, how would you rate your educational experience at GRCC? Excellent 130 36.01% Above Average 157 43.49% Average 45 12.47% Below Average 14 3.87% Poor 15 4.16% Grand Total 361 100.00% How satisfied were you with how GRCC helped you in achieving your goals? Very Satisfied 112 30.77% Satisfied 178 48.90% Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied 45 12.36% Dissatisfied 12 3.30% Very Dissatisfied 17 4.67% Grand Total 364 100.00% Would you recommend GRCC to friends or family? Yes 286 78.57% Probably, but with some concerns 61 16.76% No 17 4.67% Grand Total 364 100.00%