Miramar Institutional Student Learning Outcomes
Please respond to the questions/statements below by circling the option that best applies to your experience at Miramar
College. Your participation in this survey is voluntary but a very valuable part of our feedback process. Thank you!
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How many units are you currently taking at Miramar College? a. 1‐3 b. 4‐6 c. 7‐9 d. 10‐12 e. >12 How many total units have you taken at Miramar College? a. 1‐15 b. 16‐30 c. 31‐45 d. 46‐60 e. >61 What is your educational goal at Miramar College? a. AS/AA Degree Certificate b. Pre‐requisite courses c. Single course d. Undecided Communication 4.
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On average, how many times do you communicate with instructors and/or other staff members at Miramar College in and out of the classroom each week? a. 10 or more b. 7‐9 times c. 4‐6 times d. 1‐3 times e. Never How helpful is your communication with instructors and/or other staff members? a. Very helpful b. Somewhat helpful c. Undecided d. Not so helpful e. Not at all helpful On average, how many times do you communicate with other students at Miramar College in and out of the classroom each week? a. 10 or more b. 7‐9 times c. 4‐6 times d. 1‐3 times e. Never How helpful is your communication with other students? a. Very helpful b. Somewhat helpful c. Undecided d. Not so helpful e. Not at all helpful On average, how many times have you engaged in a writing assignment per semester? a. 10 or more b. 7‐9 times c. 4‐6 times d. 1‐3 times e. Never The courses I have taken at Miramar College have improved my communication skills. e. Strongly disagree a. Strongly agree b. Agree c. Neither agree nor disagree d. Disagree Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 10. The courses I have taken at Miramar College have helped me understand and use mathematical concepts in my everyday life. a. Strongly agree b. Agree c. Neither agree nor disagree d. Disagree e. Strongly disagree 11. The courses I have taken at Miramar College have helped me understand and use problem‐solving strategies and critical thinking in my everyday life. a. Strongly agree b. Agree c. Neither agree nor disagree d. Disagree e. Strongly disagree 12. I have completed a course where information was presented to me and I had to analyze the information for content or purpose. a. Yes b. No 13. In class, I have used evidence to reinforce a conclusion on a particular topic. a. Yes b. No 14. I understand the methodical steps of critical thinking used to develop a logical conclusion. a. Yes b. No 15. The use of interviews and/or observations was required in one or more of my courses. a. Yes b. No Intercultural Knowledge and Competence During my time at Miramar College, my coursework has encouraged me to do the following: 16. Understand the viewpoints, values, or customs of other world cultures. a. Strongly agree b. Agree c. Neither agree nor disagree d. Disagree e. Strongly disagree 17. Act and speak in ways that respect other world cultures a. Strongly agree b. Agree c. Neither agree nor disagree d. Disagree e. Strongly disagree During my time at Miramar College, I have had conversations about the following: 18. The viewpoints, values or customs of cultures other than my own a. Strongly agree b. Agree c. Neither agree nor disagree d. Disagree e. Strongly disagree 19. Appropriate ways to communicate with people from cultures other than your own a. Strongly agree b. Agree c. Neither agree nor disagree d. Disagree e. Strongly disagree 20. During the past year at Miramar College, how many times have you attended events or activities that have increased your understanding of other cultures, values and customs? a. 10 or more b. 7‐9 times c. 4‐6 times d. 1‐3 times e. Never Information Literacy 21. During my time at Miramar College, I have developed my technology skills (ex. use of computer programs, search engines, library resources, email, websites, lab equipment, etc.) and am able to apply them in my everyday life. a. Strongly agree b. Agree c. Neither agree nor disagree d. Disagree e. Strongly disagree 22. On average, how many times have you researched a topic per semester? a. 10 or more b. 7‐9 times c. 4‐6 times d. 1‐3 times e. Never Personal and Social Abilities 23. Miramar College provides an environment that encourages personal and professional responsibility of all its students. a. Strongly agree b. Agree c. Neither agree nor disagree d. Disagree e. Strongly disagree