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Evaluation of Arizona’s Transfer Articulation System: Appendix 2

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UNIVERSITY STUDENT SURVEY

Figure 1. Question 1. Please indicate the extent to which you are familiar with each of the following components of the Arizona transfer: (n = 713)

Very Familiar Arizona General Education 36% 36% 28% Curriculum Somewhat Familiar Transfer pathway degrees (AA, AS, 42% 42% 16% Not Familiar ABus)

Common courses 40% 46% 14%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 2. Student familiarity with AGEC (Question 1), by enrollment status (Question 2). Very I am attending a Familiar 39% 45% 16% university (n=565) Somewhat Familiar I am dual enrolled 44% 49% 7% (n=71) Not Familiar

I am not attending a 44% 44% 13% university (n=16)

I have graduated from a university 39% 51% 10% (n=61)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 3. Student familiarity with AGEC (Question 1), by institution (Question 3).

Very ASU (n=470) 28% 38% 34% Familiar

Somewhat Familiar

Not NAU (n=77) 19% 35% 45% Familiar

UA (n=89) 71% 26%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 4. Student familiarity with AGEC (Question 1), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10).

Figure 5. Student familiarity with AGEC (Question 1), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

Figure 6. Student familiarity with AGEC (Question 1), by race (Question 43).

Figure 7. Student familiarity with transfer pathway degrees (Question 1), by enrollment status (Question 2).

Figure 8. Student familiarity with transfer pathway degrees (Question 1), by institution (Question 3).

Figure 9. Student familiarity with transfer pathway degrees (Question 1), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10).

Figure 10. Student familiarity with transfer pathway degrees (Question 1), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

Figure 11. Student familiarity with transfer pathway degrees (Question 1), by race (Question 43).

Figure 12. Student familiarity with common course matrices (Question 1), by enrollment status (Question 2).

Figure 13. Student familiarity with common course matrices (Question 1), by institution (Question 3).

Figure 14. Student familiarity with common course matrices (Question 1), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10).

Figure 15. Student familiarity with common course matrices (Question 1), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

Figure 16. Student familiarity with common course matrices (Question 1), by race (Question 43).

Figure 17. Question 2. Which of the following best describes your current enrollment status? (n = 713)

Table 1. Current enrollment status (Question 2), by which Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10). College Transferred From Maricopa CCs Pima CC Rural CC Response (n = 493) (n = 90) (n = 116) I am currently attending an Arizona public university 80.9% 73.3% 76.7% I am currently enrolled at both an Arizona community college and an Arizona public university 10.3% 8.9% 9.5% I am not currently attending an Arizona public university and have not yet graduated 1.8% 3.3% 2.6% I have completed my undergraduate studies and have graduated from an Arizona public university 6.9% 14.4% 11.2%

Table 2. Current enrollment status (Question 2), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14). Visited Academic Advisor Occasionally More than but not once per Once per every semester semester semester Never Response (n = 140) (n = 282) (n = 242) (n = 49) I am currently attending an Arizona public university 80.7% 78.7% 78.9% 79.6% I am currently enrolled at both an Arizona community college and an Arizona public university 9.3% 8.9% 11.6% 10.2% I am not currently attending an Arizona public university and have not yet graduated 6.4% 1.8% 0.8% 0.0% I have completed my undergraduate studies and have graduated from an Arizona public university 3.6% 10.6% 8.7% 10.2%

Figure 18. Question 3. Which Arizona public university are you currently attending? (n = 636)

*44 ASU responses could not be verified

Table 3. Current Arizona public university attended (Question 3), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

Table 4. Arizona public university currently attending (Question 3), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10). College Transferred From Maricopa CCs Pima CC Rural CCs Response (n = 450) (n = 74) (n = 100) Arizona State University 91.1% 18.9% 35.0% Northern Arizona University 5.6% 16.2% 39.0% The University of Arizona 3.3% 64.9% 26.0%

Figure 19. Question 4. When do you expect to graduate from your current university (the semester in which you will complete all graduation requirements)? (n = 635)

Table 5. Expected semester of graduation (Question 4), by institution (Question 3). Institution Attended Response ASU (n = 463) NAU (n = 76) UA (n = 87) Spring 2007 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Summer 2007 7.3% 3.9% 9.2% Fall 2007 13.0% 6.6% 14.9% Spring 2008 26.6% 28.9% 19.5% Summer 2008 3.7% 2.6% 3.4% Fall 2008 14.3% 17.1% 19.5% Spring 2009 12.1% 7.9% 12.6% Summer 2009 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% Fall 2009 2.8% 1.3% 0.0% Spring 2010 3.2% 2.6% 1.1% Not sure but I intend to graduate 8.2% 6.6% 4.6% I do not intend to graduate 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other 7.8% 22.4% 14.9%

Table 6. Expected semester of graduation (Question 4), by Arizona community college transferred from? (Question 10). College Transferred From Maricopa CCs Pima CC Rural CC Response (n = 444) (n = 71) (n = 100) Spring 2007 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Summer 2007 7.4% 5.6% 7.0% Fall 2007 13.3% 9.9% 10.0% Spring 2008 26.4% 25.4% 24.0% Summer 2008 2.9% 4.2% 5.0% Fall 2008 15.1% 19.7% 14.0% Spring 2009 11.7% 12.7% 11.0% Summer 2009 0.7% 1.4% 1.0% Fall 2009 2.7% 1.4% 1.0% Spring 2010 2.9% 1.4% 3.0% Not sure but I intend to graduate 8.3% 4.2% 7.0%

I do not intend to graduate 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other 14.1% 8.6% 17.0%

Table 7. Expected semester of graduation (Question 4), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14). Visited Academic Advisor Occasionally More than but not once per Once per every semester semester semester Never Response (n = 140) (n = 282) (n = 242) (n = 49) Summer 2007 5.6% 9.2% 7.3% 0.0% Fall 2007 8.8% 12.6% 14.7% 11.4% Spring 2008 24.8% 26.4% 27.5% 18.2% Summer 2008 4.8% 2.9% 3.7% 2.3% Fall 2008 19.2% 16.3% 12.4% 13.6% Spring 2009 11.2% 10.9% 12.4% 13.6% Summer 2009 0.0% 1.3% 0.9% 0.0% Fall 2009 4.0% 2.1% 1.8% 0.0% Spring 2010 0.0% 3.8% 2.3% 9.1% Not sure but I intend to graduate 9.6% 5.9% 7.8% 9.1% Other 12.0% 8.8% 9.2% 22.7%

Table 8. Expected semester of graduation (Question 4), by race (Question 43)

Race/Ethnicity White Asian or non- African Asian Native Hispanic American Hispanic American American Other Response (n = 446) (n = 21) (n = 99) (n = 30) (n = 9) (n = 11) Spring 2007 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Summer 2007 7.4% 4.8% 9.1% 3.3% 0.0% 9.1% Fall 2007 12.1% 9.5% 12.1% 20.0% 0.0% 18.2% Spring 2008 25.6% 28.6% 23.2% 26.7% 55.6% 9.1% Summer 2008 2.7% 0.0% 6.1% 6.7% 0.0% 18.2% Fall 2008 16.1% 14.3% 16.2% 10.0% 0.0% 18.2% Spring 2009 11.7% 19.0% 12.1% 3.3% 22.2% 9.1% Summer 2009 0.7% 4.8% 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Fall 2009 2.0% 4.8% 3.0% 0.0% 11.1% 0.0% Spring 2010 3.4% 4.8% 1.0% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% Not sure but I intend to graduate 6.7% 4.8% 8.1% 16.7% 0.0% 18.2% I do not intend to graduate 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other 11.7% 4.8% 8.1% 10.0% 11.1% 0.0%

Figure 20. Question 4. When do you expect to graduate from your current university (the semester in which you will complete all graduation requirements)? Other responses. (n = 3) Expected Graduation Date Frequency Percent Currently attending graduate school and plan to graduate by fall of 2009 1 33.3% Graduated with BA, BS in Dec 06 will graduate with MLS in May 08 1 33.3% I will be done with my coursework after this semester, but i will still have 2 years of a required course for my major. I took all of the nessisary classes at the community college and everything transfered fine but when i auditioned for my professor he told me that i was at the freshman level instead of the junior level that i was transfering at. I am not sure if i want to stay here for another 2 years to get my degree. I am currently lookin into the possiblity of transfering to a different university that will give me my bachlor degree in less than 2 years. 1 33.3%

Figure 21. Question 5. Which was the last Arizona public university you attended? (n = 16)

Figure 22. Question 6. What is the primary reason you are not currently attending an Arizona public university? (n = 12)

I am taking time off from my studies 17%

Other 58% I am attending another college or university 25%

Table 9. Question 6. What is the primary reason you are not currently attending an Arizona public university? Other responses. (n = 6) Reason Frequency Percent Student is currently attending an Arizona public university (and must have chosen the wrong answer to the previous question) 4 66.7% Change of major 1 16.7% I am older and have to work 40 hrs, single income 1 16.7%

Figure 23. Question 7. What is the likelihood that you will re-enroll at an Arizona public university in the future? (n = 14)

Somewhat Likely 14%

Very Likely 86%

Figure 24. Question 8. Which Arizona public university did you graduate from? (n = 61)

The University of Arizona 21% Arizona State University 54%

Northern Arizona University 25%

Figure 25. Question 9. Which semester did you graduate from your university? (n = 61)

Spring 2004 5% Summer 2004 2% Fall 2004 3% Spring 2005 20% Summer 2005 3% Fall 2005 13% Spring 2006 25% Summer 2006 7% Fall 2006 18% Other 5%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%

Table 10. Question 9. Which semester did you graduate from your university? Other responses. (n = 3) Semester Frequency Percent spring 2003 1 33.3% Spring 2007 1 33.3% Will graduate May 2007 1 33.3%

Figure 26. Question 10. Which Arizona community college did you transfer from? (if you attended more than one community college, please choose the last community college you attended before transferring) (n = 713) Mesa Community College 23% Pima Community College 13% Glendale Community College 12% Paradise Valley Community College 8% Phoenix College 8% Chandler/Gilbert Community College 8% Arizona Western College 8% Scottsdale Community College 6% Yavapai College 2% Eastern Arizona College 2% South Mountain Community College 2% Rio Salado College 2% Estrella Mountain Community College 2% Cochise College 2% Central Arizona College 2% Coconino County Community College 1% Northland Pioneer College 1% Mohave Community College 1% Gateway Community College 1% Maricopa Skill Center <1%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%

*14 respondents who chose “Arizona Western College” as their transfer school were included but could not be verified

Table 11. Which Arizona community college student transferred from (Question 10), by level of preparedness for university studies after transferring from community college (Question 12). Level of Preparedness Very Somewhat Somewhat Very Response prepared prepared unprepared unprepared Arizona Western College (n=40) 50.0% 42.5% 7.5% 0.0% Central Arizona College (n=11) 36.4% 54.5% 9.1% 0.0% Chandler/Gilbert Community College (n=54) 44.4% 40.7% 14.8% 0.0% Cochise College (n=11) 36.4% 54.5% 9.1% 0.0% Coconino County Community College (n=10) 30.0% 50.0% 10.0% 10.0% Eastern Arizona College (n=15) 33.3% 33.3% 20.0% 13.3% Estrella Mountain Community College (n=11) 27.3% 72.7% 0.0% 0.0% Gateway Community College (n=4) 25.0% 50.0% 25.0% 0.0% Glendale Community College (n=86) 41.9% 44.2% 8.1% 5.8% Maricopa Skill Center (n=1) 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% Mesa Community College (n=160) 43.1% 43.8% 10.0% 3.1% Mohave Community College (n=5) 20.0% 80.0% 0.0% 0.0% Northland Pioneer College (n=8) 25.0% 75.0% 0.0% 0.0% Paradise Valley Community College (n=56) 41.1% 41.1% 14.3% 3.6% Phoenix College (n=54) 42.6% 42.6% 9.3% 5.6% Pima Community College (n=90) 41.1% 46.7% 8.9% 3.3% Rio Salado College (n=11) 36.4% 45.5% 9.1% 9.1% Scottsdale Community College (n=43) 48.8% 41.9% 7.0% 2.3% South Mountain Community College (n=12) 25.0% 33.3% 41.7% 0.0% Yavapai College (n=15) 33.3% 46.7% 20.0% 0.0%

Figure 27. Which Arizona community college student transferred from (Question 10), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14). Visited Academic Advisor Occasionally More than but not once per Once per every Response semester semester semester Never Arizona Western College (n=40) 27.5% 37.5% 25.0% 10.0% Central Arizona College (n=11) 9.1% 27.3% 54.5% 9.1% Chandler/Gilbert Community College (n=54) 14.8% 63.0% 20.4% 1.9% Cochise College (n=11) 27.3% 36.4% 36.4% 0.0% Coconino County Community College (n=10) 10.0% 40.0% 20.0% 30.0% Eastern Arizona College (n=15) 20.0% 13.3% 46.7% 20.0% Estrella Mountain Community College (n=11) 9.1% 63.6% 18.2% 9.1% Gateway Community College (n=4) 25.0% 0.0% 75.0% 0.0% Glendale Community College (n=86) 17.4% 31.4% 40.7% 10.5% Maricopa Skill Center (n=1) 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% Mesa Community College (n=161) 13.0% 38.5% 39.8% 8.7% Mohave Community College (n=5) 20.0% 60.0% 0.0% 20.0% Northland Pioneer College (n=8) 62.5% 37.5% 0.0% 0.0% Paradise Valley Community College (n=56) 17.9% 37.5% 42.9% 1.8% Phoenix College (n=54) 35.2% 50.0% 11.1% 3.7% Pima Community College (n=90) 17.8% 37.8% 42.2% 2.2% Rio Salado College (n=11) 0.0% 27.3% 54.5% 18.2% Scottsdale Community College (n=43) 20.9% 46.5% 23.3% 9.3% South Mountain Community College (n=12) 33.3% 33.3% 25.0% 8.3% Yavapai College (n=16) 37.5% 31.3% 31.3% 0.0% Figure 28.

Figure 29. Which Arizona community college student transferred from (Question 10), by age (Question 45).

Maricopa Community 59% 41% Traditionally Aged Colleges (n=485) Students

Pima Community 75% 25% Adult Students College (n=89)

Rural Colleges 76% 24% (n=123)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 30. Question 11. Which semester did you transfer from your community college to your university (the first semester you enrolled at the university as a transfer student)? (n = 710)

Spring 2002 2% Summer 2002 1% Fall 2002 2% Spring 2003 1% Summer 2003 1% Fall 2003 7% Spring 2004 4% Summer 2004 1% Fall 2004 9% Spring 2005 5% Summer 2005 3% Fall 2005 20% Spring 2006 8% Summer 2006 1% Fall 2006 24% Spring 2007 10% Other 1%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%

Table 12. Semester of transfer (Question 11), by institution (Question 3). Institution Attended Response ASU ( n = 467) NAU (n = 77) UA (n = 89) Spring 2002 1.7% 0.0% 1.1% Summer 2002 0.0% 1.3% 0.0% Fall 2002 0.9% 0.0% 3.4% Spring 2003 1.1% 0.0% 1.1% Summer 2003 0.2% 3.9% 0.0% Fall 2003 4.9% 11.7% 1.1% Spring 2004 3.9% 0.0% 5.6% Summer 2004 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% Fall 2004 6.9% 7.8% 11.2% Spring 2005 5.4% 6.5% 4.5% Summer 2005 2.8% 2.6% 1.1% Fall 2005 17.6% 29.9% 39.3% Spring 2006 10.1% 6.5% 6.7% Summer 2006 1.5% 0.0% 1.1% Fall 2006 27.2% 28.6% 20.2% Spring 2007 13.9% 1.3% 3.4% Other 1.1% 0.0% 0.0%

Table 13. Semester of transfer (Question 11), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10). College Transferred From Maricopa CCs Pima CC Rural CC Response (n = 490) (n = 90) (n = 116) Spring 2002 2.2% 3.3% 0.9% Summer 2002 0.6% 0.0% 0.9% Fall 2002 1.6% 4.4% 1.7% Spring 2003 1.6% 1.1% 0.0% Summer 2003 0.4% 0.0% 1.7% Fall 2003 6.1% 10.0% 10.3% Spring 2004 3.7% 4.4% 4.3% Summer 2004 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% Fall 2004 8.0% 13.3% 12.1% Spring 2005 5.7% 5.6% 3.4% Summer 2005 2.9% 2.2% 1.7% Fall 2005 15.5% 25.6% 31.0% Spring 2006 10.0% 3.3% 5.2% Summer 2006 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% Fall 2006 25.9% 23.3% 19.8% Spring 2007 11.8% 2.2% 6.9% Other 1.2% 1.1% 0.0%

Figure 31. Semester of transfer (Question 11), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14). Visited Academic Advisor Occasionally More than but not once per Once per every semester semester semester Never Response (n = 140) (n = 280) (n = 242) (n = 48) Spring 2002 1.4% 2.5% 1.7% 4.2% Summer 2002 0.7% 0.0% 0.8% 2.1% Fall 2002 1.4% 1.8% 2.9% 2.1% Spring 2003 0.7% 0.7% 2.5% 0.0% Summer 2003 0.0% 1.1% 0.4% 0.0% Fall 2003 9.3% 8.2% 5.4% 6.3% Spring 2004 4.3% 2.9% 5.0% 4.2% Summer 2004 1.4% 0.4% 0.8% 0.0% Fall 2004 9.3% 8.9% 8.3% 16.7% Spring 2005 4.3% 6.4% 3.7% 8.3% Summer 2005 2.9% 3.2% 1.7% 2.1% Fall 2005 18.6% 20.7% 19.8% 18.8% Spring 2006 7.9% 9.6% 7.9% 6.3% Summer 2006 2.1% 0.4% 1.7% 0.0% Fall 2006 27.1% 21.1% 26.4% 22.9% Spring 2007 8.6% 10.4% 10.3% 6.3% Other 0.0% 1.8% 0.8% 0.0%

Figure 32. Semester of transfer (Question 11), by race (Question 43). Table 14. Question 11. Which semester did you transferRace/Ethnicity from your community White Asian or non- African Asian Native Hispanic American Hispanic American American Other Response (n = 495) (n = 23) (n = 120) (n = 34) (n = 11) (n = 15) Spring 2002 1.8% 4.3% 2.5% 5.9% 0.0% 0.0% Summer 2002 0.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% Fall 2002 1.4% 0.0% 4.2% 2.9% 9.1% 0.0% Spring 2003 1.2% 0.0% 0.8% 5.9% 0.0% 0.0% Summer 2003 0.2% 0.0% 1.7% 0.0% 9.1% 0.0% Fall 2003 5.7% 17.4% 13.3% 2.9% 18.2% 6.7% Spring 2004 4.2% 0.0% 5.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Summer 2004 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Fall 2004 10.3% 4.3% 7.5% 5.9% 0.0% 20.0% Spring 2005 4.8% 0.0% 5.0% 8.8% 0.0% 0.0% Summer 2005 2.6% 4.3% 1.7% 5.9% 0.0% 0.0% Fall 2005 20.4% 13.0% 20.0% 17.6% 18.2% 13.3% Spring 2006 8.3% 8.7% 8.3% 11.8% 0.0% 6.7% Summer 2006 1.0% 0.0% 0.8% 5.9% 0.0% 0.0% Fall 2006 25.1% 34.8% 20.0% 14.7% 36.4% 40.0% Spring 2007 10.3% 13.0% 7.5% 8.8% 9.1% 6.7% Other 1.0% 0.0% 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7%

Figure 33. Question 12. How prepared did you feel for university studies after transferring from your community college? (n = 711)

Somewhat Very unprepared unprepared 4% 11% Very prepared 41%

Somewhat prepared 44%

Figure 34. Level of preparedness for university studies after transferring from community college (Question 12), by enrollment status (Question 2).

4% Very I am attending a 41% 44% 11% prepared university (n=563) Somewhat 3% prepared I am dual enrolled 30% 52% 15% (n=71) Somewhat unprepared I am not attending 44% 44% 13% Very a university (n=16) unprepared

I have graduated 3% from a university 56% 41% (n=61)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 35. Level of preparedness for university studies after transferring from community college (Question 12), by institution (Question 3).

4% Very ASU (n=469) 40% 44% 12% prepared Somewhat prepared 3%

NAU (n=76) 50% 42% 5% Somewhat unprepared

Very 2% unprepared UA (n=89) 31% 54% 12%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 36. Level of preparedness for university studies after transferring from community college (Question 12), by Arizona community college transferred from? (Question 10).

3% Very Maricopa CCs prepared 42% 43% 11% CCs (n=492) Somewhat prepared 3% Somewhat Pima CC CC 41% 47% 9% unprepared (n=90) Very 3% unprepared Rural CCs CCs 38% 49% 10% (n=115)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 37. Level of preparedness for university studies after transferring from community college (Question 12), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

4% Very More than once per semester (n=139) 35% 49% 12% prepared Somewhat 3% prepared 42% 44% 11% Once per semester (n=281) Somewhat unprepared 3% Occasionally but not every semester Very 45% 43% 10% (n=242) unprepared

Never (n=49) 39% 47% 8%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 38. Level of preparedness for university studies after transferring from community college (Question 12), by race (Question 43).

4% White non- Very 41% 45% 10% Hispanic (n=496) prepared 4% Somewhat African American 39% 30% 26% prepared (n=23) Somewhat 2% unprepared Hispanic (n=120) 44% 44% 10% Very 3% unprepared Asian or Asian 35% 56% 6% American (n=34)

Native American 45% 36% 18% (n=11)

Other (n=15) 47% 27% 27%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 39. Level of preparedness for university studies after transferring from community college (Question 12), by age (Question 45).

3% Very prepared Traditionally aged 40% 46% 11% student (n=446) Somew hat prepared

Somew hat unprepared

4% Adult student Very unprepared 44% 42% 10% (n=249)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Table 15. Question 13. Please describe any problems or issues you encountered during the transfer process. (n = 321) Problems Frequency Percentage Bad advising/ Conflicting information 77 24.0% Transferability of courses 72 22.4% Comments on adjusting to the university life/courses 67 20.9% Delays/ Application/Transcript problems 55 17.1% Financial aid communication problems 7 2.2% Other 43 13.4% *135 additional responses such as “none” or “n/a” are not included.

Figure 40. Question 14. About how often did you meet with an academic advisor while enrolled at your community college? (n = 713)

More than once Never per semester 7% 20% Occasionally but not every semester 34%

Once per semester 39%

Figure 41. How often did you meet with an academic advisor (Question 14), by enrollment status (Question 2).

7% I am attending a More than once 20% 39% 34% university ( 565) per semester

7% Once per semester I am dual enrolled 18% 35% 39% (n=71)

I am not attending Occasionally but not every semester a university 56% 31% 13% (n=16) Never I have graduated 8% from a university 8% 49% 34% (n=61)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 42. How often did you meet with an academic advisor (Question 14), by institution (Question 3).

6% More than once per ASU (n=470) 18% 41% 35% semester

Once per semester

NAU (n=77) 19% 40% 27% 13% Occasionally but not every semester 4% Never UA (n=89) 29% 28% 38%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 43. How often did you meet with an academic advisor (Question 14), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10).

7% More than once per Maricopa CCs 18% 42% 33% semester (n=493) Once per semester

2% Occasionally but not Pima CC (n=90) 18% 38% 42% every semester

Rural CCs 27% 34% 29% 10% (n=116)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 44. How often did you meet with an academic advisor (Question 14), by race (Question 43).

White non- 16% 38% 37% 9% More than once per Hispanic (n=497) semester 4% African American Once per semester 35% 39% 22% (n=23)

2% Occasionally but not Hispanic (n=497) 26% 47% 25% every semester

Never Asian or Asian 32% 35% 32% American (n=34)

Other (n=15) 13% 40% 40% 7%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 45. Question 15. Excluding meeting with an academic advisor, what other types of planning activities did you engage in while enrolled at your community college? (check all that apply) (n = 506)*

I met with a faculty advisor 64%

I attended a transfer orientation 20%

I completed a transfer course intended to facilitate the transfer process such as Transfer 19% Strategies

I met with a peer advisor 12%

Other 13%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

*Respondents were asked to check all that apply **207 survey respondents did not respond to Question 15 or answered they had no activities planned

Table 16. Other activities engaged in excluding seeing an advisor (Question 15), by enrollment status (Question 2). Enrollment Status Not Graduated Attending a Dual attending from university enrolled university university Response (n = 395) (n = 46) (n = 14) (n = 42) I completed a transfer course a course intended to facilitate the transfer process such as Transfer Strategies 22.0% 30.4% 21.4% 26.2% I attended a transfer orientation 12.4% 15.2% 7.1% 4.8% I met with a faculty advisor 64.3% 63.0% 50.0% 76.2% I met with a peer advisor 21.0% 17.4% 14.3% 19.0% Other 20.0% 6.5% 57.1% 16.7%

Table 17. Other activities engaged in excluding seeing an advisor (Question 15), by institution (Question 3). Institution Attending Response ASU (n = 312) NAU (n = 53) UA (n = 75) I completed a transfer course a course intended to facilitate the transfer process such as Transfer Strategies 17.0% 9.4% 32.0% I attended a transfer orientation 16.0% 32.1% 32.0% I met with a faculty advisor 63.5% 60.4% 70.7% I met with a peer advisor 12.2% 13.2% 14.7% Other 25.3% 28.3% 9.3%

Table 18. Other activities engaged in excluding seeing an advisor (Question 15), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10). College Transferred From Maricopa Pima Rural Response (n = 328) (n = 75) (n = 94) I completed a transfer course a course intended to facilitate the transfer process such as Transfer Strategies 16.2% 34.7% 17.0% I attended a transfer orientation 16.2% 32.0% 25.5% I met with a faculty advisor 62.5% 64.0% 64.9% I met with a peer advisor 13.4% 8.0% 9.6% Other 19.2% 8.0% 16.0%

Figure 46. Other activities engaged in excluding seeing an advisor (Question 15), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14). Visited Academic Advisor Occasionally More than but not once per Once per every semester semester semester Never Response (n = 118) (n = 28) (n = 162) (n = 28) I completed a transfer course a course intended to facilitate the transfer process such as Transfer Strategies 26.3% 17.4% 18.5% 10.7% I attended a transfer orientation 27.1% 20.0% 16.7% 14.3% I met with a faculty advisor 66.1% 71.1% 60.5% 39.3% I met with a peer advisor 15.3% 10.0% 12.3% 7.1% Other 12.7% 22.1% 27.2% 50.0%

Figure 47. Other activities engaged in excluding seeing an advisor (Question 15), by race (Question 43). Race/Ethnicity White Asian or non- African Asian Native Hispanic American Hispanic American American Other Response (n = 327) (n = 18) (n = 93) (n = 28) (n = 8) (n = 19) I completed a transfer course a course intended to facilitate the transfer process such as Transfer Strategies 16.5% 22.2% 29.0% 28.6% 37.5% 0.0% I attended a transfer orientation 20.2% 38.9% 19.4% 14.3% 37.5% 10.5% I met with a faculty advisor 66.4% 66.7% 66.7% 60.7% 37.5% 31.6% I met with a peer advisor 11.3% 0.0% 17.2% 10.7% 12.5% 0.0% Other 25.7% 11.1% 19.4% 17.9% 12.5% 26.3%

Table 19. Question 15. Excluding meeting with an academic advisor, what other types of planning activities did you engage in while enrolled at your community college? Other responses (n = 73) Planning Activity Frequency Percentage Researched transfer process alone using online resources and transfer guides 35 47.9% Met with other staff or faculty (I.e.: department head, career counselor) 16 21.9% Received help from family and friends 10 13.7% Attended information sessions or orientations 6 8.2% Other 6 8.2%

Figure 48. Question 16. Did you complete an AGEC during your studies at your community college? (n = 515)

Yes, I No, I did not completed the complete an AGEC-A AGEC 41% 39%

Yes, I Yes, I completed the completed the AGEC-S AGEC-B 12% 8%

Figure 49. Completed an AGEC (Question 16), by enrollment status (Question 2).

8% Yes I I am attending a university (n=407) 43% 11% 38% completed the AGEC-A 8% Yes I I am dual enrolled (n=51) 25% 18% 49% completed the AGEC-B 8% Yes I I am not attending a university (n=13) 38% 15% 38% completed the AGEC-S 7% No I did not I have graduated from a university 39% 16% 39% complete an (n=44) AGEC

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 50. Completed an AGEC (Question 16), by institution (Question 3).

Yes I completed ASU (n=310) 36% 7% 10% 47% the AGEC-A

Yes I completed 2% the AGEC-B

NAU (n=62) 60% 10% 29% Yes I completed the AGEC-S

No I did not UA (n=86) 48% 14% 19% 20% complete an AGEC

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 51. Completed an AGEC (Question 16), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10).

6% Yes I completed the Maricopa CCs 34% 10% 50% AGEC-A (n=325) Yes I completed the AGEC-B

Yes I completed the Pima CC (n=85) 58% 11% 14% 18% AGEC-S

No I did not complete an AGEC

Rural CCs (n=97) 54% 8% 16% 22%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Table 20. Completed an AGEC (Question 16), by level of preparedness for university studies after transferring from community college (Question 12).

4% Very prepared Yes I completed 45% 9% 41% the AGEC-A (n=214)

Yes I completed Somewhat 40% 10% 13% 37% the AGEC-B prepared (n=232) Yes I completed Somewhat the AGEC-S unprepared 32% 13% 15% 40% (n=53) No I did not Very unprepared complete an 29% 21% 50% AGEC (n=14)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 52. Completed an AGEC (Question 16), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

9%10% Yes I completed More than once per semester 43% 38% the AGEC-A (n=105) Yes I completed 8% the AGEC-B Once per semester (n=209) 45% 13% 34% Yes I completed 7% the AGEC-S Occasionally but not every semester 39% 11% 43% (n=169) No I did not complete an 6% AGEC Never (n=32) 22% 16% 56%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 53. Completed an AGEC (Question 16), by race (Question 43).

Yes I completed White non- 48% 14% 19% 20% the AGEC-A Hispanic (n=458) Yes I completed African American 27% 40% 13% 20% the AGEC-B (n=25) Yes I completed Hispanic (n=141) 41% 41% 8% 11% the AGEC-S No I did not Asian or Asian complete an 50% 25% 8% 17% American (n=37) AGEC

Other (n=13) 80% 20%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 54. Completed an AGEC (Question 16), by gender (Question 44).

6% Yes I completed the AGEC-A Male (n=216) 36% 16% 42% Yes I completed the AGEC-B

Yes I completed the AGEC-S No I did not complete Female (n=296) 46% 8% 9% 37% an AGEC

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 55. Completed an AGEC (Question 16), by age (Question 45).

Yes I completed the AGEC-A Traditionally aged 35% 46% 9% 11% student (n=339) Yes I completed the AGEC-B

Yes I completed 5% the AGEC-S

Adult student 48% 33% 14% No I did not (n=164) complete an AGEC

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Table 21. Question 17. What is the primary reason you completed an AGEC during your studies at your community college? (n = 277) Reason Frequency Percentage Easier to transfer to a university/Ensure transfer of credits 86 31.0% Cost/Time efficient/Convenience 53 19.1% To take care of general education/core requirements 62 22.4% To graduate/Obtain Associates/Better flexibility 20 7.2% I was advised to 20 7.2% Not Sure/Not sure if I completed this or not/Didn't know I completed it 16 5.8% It fell in line with my Associates 5 1.8% Personal satisfaction/Feeling of Accomplishment 3 1.1% Other 12 4.3% *1 response was not able to be coded

Table 22. Question 18. What is the primary reason you did not complete an AGEC during your studies at your community college? (n = 178) Reason Frequency Percentage Was not aware of it 48 27.0% Transferred to University/Planned on transferring early 35 19.7% Unnecessary classes/Waste of time 32 18.0% Obtained an Associates instead 13 7.3% Was advised not to pursue AGEC/Bad advice by advisor 12 6.7% Not sure if I completed one 8 4.5% Was undecided/Switched majors often 8 4.5% Unavailability of classes to complete AGEC 7 3.9% Not required 7 3.9% Other 8 4.5% *2 responses were not able to be coded

Figure 56. Question 19. Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statement: The requirements for successful completion of the AGEC are clear. (n = 515)

Strongly disagree Strongly agree Disagree 3% 15% 25%

Agree 57%

Figure 57. Extent agrees with statement: The requirements for successful completion of the AGEC are clear (Question 19), by enrollment status (Question 2).

3% Strongly I am attending a university (n=407) 15% 58% 24% agree Agree 10% 6% I am dual enrolled (n=51) 47% 37% Disagree

0% Strongly I am not attending a university (n=13) 31% 31% 38% disagree

5% I have graduated from a university 14% 64% 18% (n=44)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 58. Extent agrees with statement: The requirements for successful completion of the AGEC are clear (Question 19), by institution (Question 3).

3% Strongly agree ASU (n=310) 16% 55% 25% Agree

3% Disagree NAU (n=62) 11% 56% 29% Strongly disagree

UA (n=86) 12% 63% 21%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 59. Extent agrees with statement: The requirements for successful completion of the AGEC are clear (Question 19), by level of preparedness for university studies after transferring from community college (Question 12).

2% Very prepared Strongly 25% 56% 18% (n=214) agree 3% Agree Somewhat 9% 61% 27% prepared (n=232) Disagree

Somewhat Strongly 6% 49% 36% 9% unprepared (n=53) disagree

Very unprepared 7% 21% 50% 21% (n=14)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 60. Extent agrees with statement: The requirements for successful completion of the AGEC are clear (Question 19), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10).

3% Strongly Maricopa CCs agree 18% 51% 27% (n=325) Agree

5% Disagree Pima CC (n=85) 13% 62% 20%

Strongly disagree 3%

Rural CCs (n=97) 8% 69% 20%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 61. Extent agrees with statement: The requirements for successful completion of the AGEC are clear (Question 19), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

3% Strongly More than once per semester (n=105) 21% 55% 21% agree Agree 2%

Once per semester (n=209) 16% 60% 22% Disagree

4% Occasionally but not every semester Strongly 12% 55% 29% (n=169) disagree

Never (n=32) 47% 34% 16%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 62. Extent agrees with statement: The requirements for successful completion of the AGEC are clear (Question 19), by age (Question 45).

Strongly 3% agree Traditionally aged 14% 59% 24% Agree student (n=339)

Disagree

Strongly 5% disagree Adult student 18% 54% 24% (n=164)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 63. Question 20. Overall, what is your level of satisfaction with the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)? (n = 504)

Very Somewhat disatisfied dissatisfied 1% 12% Very satisfied 33%

Somewhat satisfied 54%

Figure 64. Satisfaction with AGEC (Question 20), by enrollment status (Question 2).

Figure 65. Satisfaction with AGEC (Question 20), by institution (Question 3).

Figure 66. Satisfaction with AGEC (Question 20), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10).

Figure 67. Satisfaction with AGEC (Question 20), by level of preparedness for university studies after transferring from community college (Question 12).

Figure 68. Satisfaction with AGEC (Question 20), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

Figure 69. Satisfaction with AGEC (Question 20), by age (Question 45).

Table 23. Question 21. What do you consider to be the single most beneficial aspect of the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)? (n = 340) Aspect Frequency Percentage Ease of transferability/Transferability of courses 95 27.9% Variety of courses /Well-rounded 66 19.4% Usefulness as a framework 42 12.4% Taking care of general education courses early on 41 12.1% Saves money 32 9.4% Preparation for university/job 28 8.2% Quality of teachers/courses/Smaller class size 10 2.9% Other 26 7.6% *35 responses were not able to be coded

Table 24. Question 22. What do you consider to be the single least beneficial aspect of the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)? (n = 277) Aspect Frequency Percentage Nothing/ Everything was beneficial 60 21.7% Too time consuming/ Too many extraneous classes 48 17.3% Lack of/bad information/advising 41 14.8% The transfer process/ Transferability of credits 33 11.9% Courses too easy/ Does not prepare for university level 26 9.4% Too confining/ Few choices in classes 22 7.9% Too complicated/confusing 12 4.3% Not as useful as a degree 9 3.2% Other 26 9.4% *49 responses were not able to be coded

Figure 70. Question 23. Did you complete a transfer pathway degree during your studies at your community college? (n = 600)

Figure 71. Completed a transfer pathway degree (Question 23), by enrollment status (Question 2).

Figure 72. Completed a transfer pathway degree (Question 23), by institution (Question 3).

Figure 73. Completed a transfer pathway degree (Question 23), by level of preparedness for university studies after transferring from community college (Question 12).

Figure 74. Completed a transfer pathway degree by (Question 23), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10).

Figure 75. Completed a transfer pathway degree by (Question 23), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

Figure 76. Completed a transfer pathway degree by (Question 23), by race (Question 43).

Figure 77. Completed a transfer pathway degree by (Question 23), by gender (Question 44).

Figure 78. Completed a transfer pathway degree by (Question 23), by age (Question 45).

Figure 79. Question 24. What is primary reason you completed a transfer pathway degree during your studies at your community college? (n = 346)

Table 25. Reason student completed a transfer pathway degree (Question 24), by enrollment status (Question 2). Enrollment Status Not Graduated Attending a Dual attending from university enrolled university university Response (n = 478) (n = 62) (n = 13) (n = 47)

I planned to stay at the community college for as many credits as I could 51.90% 62.50% 57.10% 66.70% I did not know which university I planned on attending 14.80% 9.40% 0.00% 0.00% It worked for someone I know 1.80% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% I did not know the alternatives 9.20% 3.10% 0.00% 0.00% Other 22.30% 25.00% 42.90% 33.30%

Table 26. Reason student completed a transfer pathway degree (Question 24), by institution (Question 3). Institution Attended Response ASU (n = 220) NAU (n = 45) UA (n = 50) I planned to stay at the community college for as many credits as I could 7.7% 6.7% 14.0% I did not know which university I planned on attending 13.2% 22.2% 12.0% It worked for someone I know 56.4% 40.0% 50.0% I did not know the alternatives 1.8% 2.2% 0.0% Other 20.9% 28.9% 24.0%

Table 27. Reason student completed a transfer pathway degree (Question 24), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10). College Transferred From Maricopa CCs Pima CC Rural CC Response (n = 225) (n = 46) (n = 68) I planned to stay at the community college for as many credits as I could 55.1% 50.0% 57.4% I did not know which university I planned on attending 12.0% 17.4% 13.2% It worked for someone I know 1.3% 0.0% 1.5% I did not know the alternatives 8.0% 8.7% 5.9%

Table 28. Question 24. What is the primary reason you completed a transfer pathway degree during your studies at your community college? Other responses. (n = 90) Reason Frequency Percentage Wanted to earn a tangible degree 26 28.9% More cost efficient 19 21.1% Wanted to transfer to university 13 14.4% It was part of my study major 5 5.6% I was advised to 3 3.3% Did not feel prepared for the university level 3 3.3% I was undecided in my studies 3 3.3% I had a scholarship to attend 3 3.3%

To take care of core courses 2 2.2% Other 13 14.4% *1 response was not able to be coded

Figure 80. Reason student completed a transfer pathway degree (Question 24), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14). Visited Academic Advisor Occasionally More than but not once per Once per every semester semester semester Never Response (n = 73) (n = 153) (n = 103) (n = 17) I planned to stay at the community college for as many credits as I could 53.4% 52.9% 54.4% 64.7% I did not know the alternatives 5.5% 6.5% 12.6% 0.0% I did not know which university I planned on attending 12.3% 13.1% 13.6% 11.8% It worked for someone I know 1.4% 1.3% 1.9% 0.0% Other 27.4% 26.1% 17.5% 23.5%

Figure 81. Question 25. What is the primary reason you did not complete a transfer pathway degree during your studies at your community college? (n = 245)

Table 29. Question 25. What is the primary reason you did not complete a transfer pathway degree during your studies at your community college? Other responses. (n = 39) Reason Frequency Percentage I changed degree areas/ Undecided of major 7 17.9% I followed an AGEC instead 7 17.9% I transferred to a university early 6 15.4% I do/did not know what it is 4 10.3% Waste of time/ Too many extraneous courses 3 7.7% Fulfilled requirements but did not fill out requisite paperwork 3 7.7% Other 9 23.1% *1 response was not able to be coded

Figure 82. Question 26. Please indicate that extent to which you agree with the following statement: The requirements for successful completion of transfer pathway degrees are clear. (n = 587)

Figure 83. Extent to which student agrees with the following statement: The requirements for successful completion of transfer pathway degrees are clear (Question 26), by enrollment status (Question 2)

Figure 84. Extent to which student agrees with the following statement: The requirements for successful completion of transfer pathway degrees are clear (Question 26), by institution (Question 3)

Figure 85. Extent to which student agrees with the following statement: The requirements for successful completion of transfer pathway degrees are clear (Question 26), by level of preparedness for university studies after transferring from community college (Question 12).

Figure 86. Extent to which student agrees with the following statement: The requirements for successful completion of transfer pathway degrees are clear (Question 26), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10).

Figure 87. Extent to which student agrees with the following statement: The requirements for successful completion of transfer pathway degrees are clear (Question 26), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

Figure 88. Extent to which student agrees with the following statement: The requirements for successful completion of transfer pathway degrees are clear (Question 26), by age (Question 45).

Table 30. Question 27. What do you consider to be the single most beneficial aspect of the transfer pathway degrees (AA, AS, ABus)? (n = 355) Aspect Frequency Percentage Ease of transferability 80 22.5% Having a certificate/Looks good on résumé/for employers 76 21.4% Taking care of general education courses/ Preparation for university 59 16.6% Cheaper cost 56 15.8% Serves as a framework/half-way mark 30 8.5% It is easy 6 1.7% Other 48 13.5% *50 responses were not able to be coded

Table 31. Question 28. What do you consider to be the single least beneficial aspect of the transfer pathway degrees (AA, AS, ABus)? (n = 232) Aspect Frequency Percentage Too time consuming/Too many extraneous classes 63 24.2% Not useful for career/transferring/Lack of prestige 34 13.1% Lack of information/clarity/Bad advising 30 11.5% Transferability issues 28 10.8% Not flexible if you change your major 20 10.8% Does not prepare adequately for university level 14 7.7% Too easy/general 12 5.4% May discourage students from pursuing higher education 4 4.6% Other 27 1.5% *103 responses were not able to be coded

Figure 89. Question 29. Did you take any courses identifies as common courses during your studies at your community college? (n = 612)

Figure 90. Students taking common courses (Question 29), by enrollment status (Question 2).

Figure 91. Students taking common courses (Question 29), by institution (Question 3).

Figure 92. Students taking common courses (Question 29), by level of preparedness for university studies after transferring from community college (Question 12).

Figure 93. Students took common courses (Question 29), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10).

Figure 94. Students took common courses (Question 29), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

Figure 95. Students took common courses (Question 29), by gender (Question 44).

Figure 96. Students took common courses (Question 29), by age (Question 45).

Figure 97. Question 30. What is the primary reason you took courses identified as common courses during your studies at your community college? (n = 391)

Table 32. Primary reason student took courses identified as common courses (Question 30), by enrollment status (Question 2). Enrollment Status Not Graduated Attending a Dual attending from university enrolled university university Response (n = 308) (n = 39) (n = 9) (n = 35) I planned to stay at the community college for as many credits as I could 38.3% 46.2% 33.3% 34.3% I did not know what university I planned on attending 4.5% 17.9% 0.0% 2.9% It was part of my degree program 43.2% 30.8% 55.6% 54.3% It worked for someone I know 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% I did not know the alternatives 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9% Other 8.8% 5.1% 11.1% 5.7%

Table 33. Primary reason student took courses identified as common courses (Question 30), by institution (Question 3). Institution Attended Response ASU (n = 251) NAU (n = 40) UA (n = 56) I planned to stay at the community college for as many credits as I could 43.8% 20.0% 32.1% I did not know what university I planned on attending 3.6% 17.5% 8.9% It was part of my degree program 39.8% 45.0% 48.2% It worked for someone I know 0.4% 2.5% 1.8% I did not know the alternatives 4.4% 2.5% 1.8% Other 8.0% 12.5% 7.1%

Table 34. Primary reason student took courses identified as common courses (Question 30), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10). College Transferred From Maricopa Pima Rural Response (n = 264) (n = 53) (n = 64) I planned to stay at the community college for as many credits as I could 43.2% 37.7% 17.2% I did not know what university I planned on attending 4.9% 3.8% 10.9% It was part of my degree program 0.4% 0.0% 3.1% It worked for someone I know 40.9% 47.2% 51.6% I did not know the alternatives 4.2% 3.8% 1.6% Other 6.4% 7.5% 15.6%

Table 35. Question 30. What is the primary reason you took courses identified as common courses during your studies at your community college? Other responses. (n = 34) Reason Frequency Percentage I was interested in exploring/Had not chosen major 11 32.4% It was cost effective 9 26.5% Because it transferred to the university 6 17.6% Did not know what it was/Happened to be a common course 4 11.8% Other 4 11.8% *1 response was not able to be coded

Figure 98. Primary reason student took courses identified as common courses (Question 30), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14). Visited Academic Advisor Occasionally More than but not once per Once per every semester semester semester Never Response (n = 84) (n = 158) (n = 123) (n = 26) It was part of my degree program 42.9% 46.2% 41.5% 34.6% I planned to stay at the community college for as many credits as I could 38.1% 33.5% 46.3% 34.6% I did not know the alternatives 4.8% 4.4% 0.8% 7.7% I did not know what university I planned on attending 7.1% 5.1% 5.7% 3.8% It worked for someone I know 0.0% 0.6% 0.8% 3.8% Other 7.1% 10.1% 4.9% 15.4%

Figure 99. Question 31. What is the primary reason you did not take courses identified as common courses during your studies at your community college? (n = 23)

Figure 100. Primary reason student did not take courses identified as common courses (Question 30), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

Visited Academic Advisor Occasionally More than but not once per Once per every semester semester semester Never Response (n = 84) (n = 158) (n = 123) (n = 26) It was part of my degree program 42.9% 46.2% 41.5% 34.6% I planned to stay at the community college for as many credits as I could 38.1% 33.5% 46.3% 34.6% I did not know the alternatives 4.8% 4.4% 0.8% 7.7% I did not know what university I planned on attending 7.1% 5.1% 5.7% 3.8% It worked for someone I know 0.0% 0.6% 0.8% 3.8% Other 7.1% 10.1% 4.9% 15.4%

Table 36. Question 32. What do you consider to be the single most beneficial aspect of the common courses? (n = 314) Aspect Frequency Percentage Cost/Time effective 96 30.6% Ease of transferability 73 23.2% Offers a well-rounded education/Allows one to explore 46 14.6% Classes were smaller/More teacher interaction 38 12.1% Takes care of general education courses 22 7.0% Good preparation for career/university level 14 4.5% Other 25 8.0% *66 responses were not able to be coded

Table 37. Question 33. What do you consider to be the single least beneficial aspect of the common courses? (n = 172) Aspect Frequency Percentage

No consistency between universities and community colleges in terms of academic rigor, grading, or course titles 51 29.7% Courses don't always transfer or transfer with less value, may be a waste of time for some programs 30 17.4% Nothing learned in courses/waste of time 15 8.7% There is no least beneficial aspect 13 7.6% Difficult to apply common courses to all majors 11 6.4% Limits course options when you transfer 10 5.8% Courses are boring and not always in a discipline that applies to student 9 5.2% Doesn't help make transition to university easier 6 3.5% Can't earn upper division credit at universities with common courses 5 2.9% Advisors don't know enough about common courses 3 1.7% Other 19 11.0% *154 responses were not able to be coded

Figure 101. Question 34. About how often did you utilize the Arizona transfer website (az.transfer.org/cas) prior to transferring? (n = 713)

Table 38. Website usage (Question 34), by enrollment status (Question 2). Enrollment Status Not Graduated Attending a Dual attending from university enrolled university university Response (n = 562) (n = 70) (n = 16) (n = 61) Daily 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Weekly 2.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% Monthly 7.1% 10.0% 0.0% 13.1% Less than once per month 25.3% 18.6% 37.5% 14.8% Never 65.7% 70.0% 62.5% 72.1%

Table 39. Website usage (Question 34), by institution (Question 3).

Institution Attended Response ASU (n = 470) NAU (n = 77) UA (n = 89) Daily 0.6% 1.3% 0.0% Weekly 1.3% 3.9% 3.4% Monthly 6.6% 9.1% 10.1% Less than once per month 23.4% 22.1% 31.5% Never 68.1% 63.6% 55.1%

Figure 102. Question 35. Please rate the Arizona transfer website (az.transfer.org/cas) on:

5% 10% Quality of information (n=236) 27% 58% Very good

3% Good Aesthetic appeal (n=239) 12% 54% 17% 15%

4% 11% Poor Ease of navigation (n=237) 19% 49% 17% Very poor 3% 11% Ease of finding information (n=237) 16% 51% 19% Dont know/ Not sure 1% Helpfulness in facilitating the transfer process 25% 51% 11% 12% (n=238) 4%

Intuitiveness (n=237) 14% 53% 16% 13%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 103. Arizona transfer website rating on quality of information (Question 35), by enrollment status (Question 2).

6% 6% I have graduated from Very good 50% 38% a university (n=16) Good

I am not attending a 33% 67% Poor university (n=6) Very poor 5% I am dual enrolled 38% 57% (n=21) Don't know/ Not sure 5% 1% I am attending a 23% 60% 11% university (n=193)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 104. Arizona transfer website rating on quality of information (Question 35), by institution (Question 3).

5% Very good ASU (n=146) 24% 61% 10% Good

4% Poor

NAU (n=28) 32% 57% 7% Very poor

Don't know/ Not sure 3% 3%

UA (n=40) 23% 58% 15%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 105. Arizona transfer website rating on quality of information (Question 35), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10).

5% Very good Maricopa CCs 25% 61% 9% (n=160) Good

Pima CC (n=31) 26% 48% 10% 16% Very poor

Don't know/ 2% Not sure Rural CCs (n=42) 33% 57% 7%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 106. Arizona transfer website rating on quality of information (Question 35), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

2% Very good More than once per semester (n=60) 12% 65% 10% 12% Good 4% Poor Once per semester (n=81) 22% 41% 16% 17% Very poor 6% Occasionally but not every semester Don't know/ 10% 57% 16% 10% (n=77) Not sure

Never (n=19) 47% 42% 11%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 107. Arizona transfer website rating on aesthetic appeal (Question 35), by enrollment status (Question 2).

6% Very good I have graduated from a university 29% 35% 29% (n=17) Good

Poor I am not attending a university (n=6) 33% 33% 33% Very poor 5% 5% I am dual enrolled (n=21) 14% 62% 14% Don't know/ Not sure 10% 3% I am attending a university (n=195) 55% 15% 17%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 108. Arizona transfer website rating on aesthetic appeal (Question 35), by institution (Question 3).

3% Very good

ASU (n=148) 11% 55% 16% 15% Good

NAU (n=28) 11% 54% 18% 18% Very poor

Don't know/ 5% Not sure

UA (n=40) 8% 58% 10% 20%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 109. Arizona transfer website rating on aesthetic appeal (Question 35), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10).

3% Very good Maricopa CCs 12% 52% 20% 14% (n=163) Good

Don't know/ 2% Not sure Rural CCs (n=42) 12% 62% 12% 12%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 110. Arizona transfer website rating on aesthetic appeal (Question 35), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

Never (n=19) 47% 42% 11%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 111. Arizona transfer website rating on ease of navigation (Question 35), by enrollment status (Question 2).

6% I have graduated from a university Very good 24% 47% 24% (n=17) Good

Poor I am not attending a university (n=6) 50% 33% 17% Very poor 5% I am dual enrolled (n=21) 29% 48% 19% Don't know/ Not sure 5% I am attending a university (n=193) 17% 49% 17% 13%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 112. Arizona transfer website rating on ease of navigation (Question 35), by institution (Question 3).

3% Very good ASU (n=147) 17% 47% 23% 10% Good

4% Poor

NAU (n=27) 14% 57% 11% 14% Very poor

UA (n=40) 10% 58% 13% 18%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 113. Arizona transfer website rating on ease of navigation (Question 35), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10).

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 114. Arizona transfer website rating on ease of navigation (Question 35), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

More than once per semester (n=58) 19% 52% 14% 14% Very good Good 6% Once per semester (n=82) 23% 46% 15% 10% Poor Very poor 5% Occasionally but not every semester 19% 47% 18% 10% Don't know/ (n=78) Not sure

Never (n=19) 53% 37% 11%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 115. Arizona transfer website rating on ease of finding information (Question 35), by enrollment status (Question 2).

I have graduated 6% Very good from a university 18% 65% 12% (n=17) Good

I am not attending Poor 33% 50% 17% a university (n=6) Very poor I am dual enrolled 29% 48% 24% Don't know/ (n=21) Not sure 4% I am attending a 14% 51% 19% 13% university (n=193)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 116. Arizona transfer website rating on ease of finding information (Question 35), by institution (Question 3).

Poor 4%

NAU (n=28) 14% 57% 11% 14% Very poor

UA (n=40) 10% 58% 13% 18%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 117. Arizona transfer website rating on ease of finding information (Question 35), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10).

Rural CCs (n=42) 19% 60% 10% 7%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 118. Arizona transfer website rating on ease of finding information (Question 35), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

2% More than once per 15% 60% 13% 10% Very good semester (n=60)

5% Good Once per semester 20% 43% 20% 13% Poor (n=82) Very poor Occasionally but 1% not every semester 17% 53% 20% 9% Don't know/ (n=76) Not sure 5% Never (n=19) 58% 26% 11%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 119. Arizona transfer website rating on helpfulness in facilitating the transfer process (Question 35), by enrollment status (Question 2)

I have graduated from a university Very good 41% 35% 12% 12% (n=17) Good

Poor I am not attending a university (n=6) 33% 67% Very poor 5% Don't know/ I am dual enrolled (n=21) 38% 43% 14% Not sure

1% I am attending a university (n=194) 22% 53% 11% 13%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 120. Arizona transfer website rating on helpfulness in facilitating the transfer process (Question 35), by institution (Question 3)

NAU (n=28) 29% 43% 14% 14% Very poor

Don't know/ 3% 3% Not sure

UA (n=40) 20% 60% 15%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 121. Arizona transfer website rating on helpfulness in facilitating the transfer process (Question 35), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10).

3% 3% Poor

Pima CC (n=31) 16% 61% 16% Very poor

Don't know/ 5% Not sure Rural CCs (n=42) 31% 55% 10%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 122. Arizona transfer website rating on helpfulness in facilitating the transfer process (Question 35), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

7% 2% Very good More than once per semester (n=59) 19% 61% 12% Good

Once per semester (n=82) 30% 41% 16% 12% Poor Very poor 6%1% Occasionally but not every semester 28% 54% 10% Don't know/ (n=78) Not sure 5% Never (n=19) 47% 26% 21%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 123. Arizona transfer website rating on intuitiveness (Question 35), by enrollment status (Question 2).

4% Very good I am attending a 12% 53% 17% 15% university (n=193) Good 5% I am dual enrolled Poor 24% 48% 14% 10% (n=21) Very poor I am not attending 33% 33% 17% 17% Don't know/ a university (n=6) Not sure 6% I have graduated from a university 18% 65% 12% (n=17)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 124. Arizona transfer website rating on intuitiveness (Question 35), by institution (Question 3).

NAU (n=28) 21% 50% 11% 7% 11% Very poor

UA (n=40) 63% 10% 8% 18%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 125. Arizona transfer website rating on intuitiveness (Question 35), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10).

3% Poor

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 126. Arizona transfer website rating on intuitiveness (Question 35), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

Never (n=19) 47% 42% 11%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 127. Question 36. For what purpose(s) did you use the Arizona transfer website (az.transfer.org/cas)? (check all that apply) (n = 230)*

Course Equivalency Guide 89%

Information about ASU, NAU, and/ or UA 47%

Major Guides 37%

Answer questions about AGEC common 30% courses and/or transfer pathways

Planning Guides 19%

Other <1%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

*students were asked to select all that applied

Table 40. Purposes students used transfer website for (Question 36), by enrollment status (Question 2). Enrollment Status Not Graduated Attending a Dual attending from university enrolled university university Response (n = 186) (n = 21) (n = 6) (n = 17) Course Equivalency Guide 88.7% 85.7% 100.0% 94.1% Answer questions about AGEC common courses and/or transfer pathways 29.6% 28.6% 50.0% 35.3% Major Guides 39.2% 23.8% 33.3% 29.4% Information about ASU NAU and/or UA 50.0% 42.9% 16.7% 23.5% Planning Guides 22.0% 9.5% 0.0% 5.9%

Table 41. Purposes students used transfer website for (Question 36), by institution (Question 3). Institution Attended Response ASU (n = 144) NAU (n = 27) UA (n = 40) Course Equivalency Guide 87.5% 88.9% 82.5% Answer questions about AGEC common courses and/or transfer pathways 25.0% 37.0% 37.5% Major Guides 40.3% 25.9% 32.5% Information about ASU NAU and/or UA 48.6% 51.9% 45.0% Planning Guides 20.1% 22.2% 20.0% Other 0.7% 0.0% 0.0%

Table 42. Purposes students used transfer website for (Question 36), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10). College Transferred From Rural Response Maricopa (n = 159) Pima (n = 31) (n = 41) Course Equivalency Guide 88.1% 85.4% 68.3% Answer questions about AGEC common courses and/or transfer pathways 29.6% 24.4% 29.3% Major Guides 39.6% 36.6% 14.6% Information about ASU, NAU, or UA 47.8% 39.0% 34.1% Planning Guides 18.2% 24.4% 12.2% Other 0.6% 0.0% 0.0%

Table 43. Purposes students used transfer website for (Question 36), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14). Visited Academic Advisor Occasionally More than but not once per Once per every semester semester semester Never Response (n = 59) (n = 80) (n = 74) (n = 18) Course Equivalency Guide 81.4% 90.0% 93.2% 88.9% Answer questions about AGEC common courses and/or transfer pathways 30.5% 27.5% 36.5% 16.7% Major Guides 33.9% 43.8% 31.1% 38.9% Information about ASU NAU and/or UA 52.5% 45.0% 48.6% 22.2% Planning Guides 16.9% 26.3% 16.2% 5.6% Other 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0%

Table 44. Question 36. For what purpose(s) did you use the Arizona transfer website (az.transfer.org/cas)? (check all that apply) (n = 2) Information Frequency Percentage ISO 1 50.0% didn't use 1 50.0%

Table 45. Question 37. What information, if any, did you need that you could not find on the Arizona transfer website (az.transfer.org/cas)? (n = 25) Information Frequency Percentage Course definitions, equivalencies, and transfer guides that are all updated and correct for all institutions 8 32.0% Information was there, but was either difficult to find or difficult to understand 5 20.0% Transfer instructions 2 8.0% Information specific to programs currently not listed on site 2 8.0% Course equivalencies from university to community college (as opposed to community college equivalencies at university) 2 8.0% Links to community college and university web sites 1 4.0% How older courses that are no longer offered transfer 1 4.0% All degree requirements 1 4.0% Other 3 12.0% *55 responses were not able to be coded

Figure 128. Question 38. How satisfied are you with the Arizona transfer experience as a whole? (n = 699)

Very Somewhat dissatisfied dissatisfied 3% 12% Very satisfied 36%

Figure 129. Student satisfaction with transfer experience as a whole (Question 38), by enrollment status (Question 2).

3% I am attending a Very 35% 50% 11% university (n=552) Satisfied Somewhat 1% satisfied I am dual enrolled 24% 51% 24% (n=71) Somewhat dissatisfied I am not attending Very 31% 50% 19% a university (n=16) dissatisfied

I have graduated 5% from a university 57% 38% (n=60)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 130. Student satisfaction with transfer experience as a whole (Question 38), by institution (Question 3).

3% Very ASU (n=461) 34% 50% 14% Satisfied Somewhat satisfied 4% Somewhat NAU (n=76) 34% 50% 12% dissatisfied Very 5% dissatisfied

UA (n=86) 34% 53% 8%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 131. Student satisfaction with transfer experience as a whole (Question 38), by level of preparedness for university studies after transferring from community college (Question 12).

2% Very prepared Very 52% 39% 7% (n=288) Satisfied Somewhat 1% Somewhat satisfied 29% 57% 13% prepared (n=310) Somewhat 4% dissatisfied Somewhat 15% 58% 23% Very unprepared (n=74) dissatisfied

Very unprepared 48% 24% 28% (n=25)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 132. Student satisfaction with transfer experience as a whole (Question 38), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10).

2% Maricopa CCs Very 35% 48% 14% (n=484) satisfied

6% 6% Somewhat satisfied Pima CC (n=89) 42% 47% Somewhat dissatisfied 2%

Rural CCs (n=113) 37% 53% 8% Very dissatisfied

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 133. Student satisfaction with transfer experience as a whole (Question 38), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

4% Very More than once per semester (n=137) 31% 53% 12% Satisfied Somewhat 3% satisfied Once per semester (n=279) 38% 48% 12% Somewhat dissatisfied 3% Very Occasionally but not every semester 38% 47% 13% dissatisfied (n=237)

Never (n=46) 28% 57% 11%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 134. Student satisfaction with transfer experience as a whole (Question 38), by race (Question 43).

3% White non- Very 33% 51% 13% Hispanic (n=489) satisfied 5% Somewhat African American 45% 41% 9% satisfied (n=22) Somewhat 1% dissatisfied Hispanic (n=118) 49% 40% 10% Very 3% dissatisfied Asian or Asian 29% 59% 9% American (n=34)

Other (n=14) 29% 50% 21%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 135. Student satisfaction with transfer experience as a whole (Question 38), by age (Question 45).

4% Very Satisfied Traditionally aged 35% 50% 12% student (n=440) Somewhat satisfied

Somewhat dissatisfied 1% Very dissatisfied Adult student 39% 48% 12% (n=244)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 136. Question 39. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements about the amount of information available to you regarding various components of the Arizona transfer system:

4% Sufficient information was available to me regarding the overall transfer process 18% 57% 21% Strongly (n=695) agree Agree Sufficient information was available to me 6% regarding the Arizona General Education 17% 46% 31% Disagree Curriculum (n=692)

4% Strongly Sufficient information was available to me disagree regarding transfer pathway degrees 17% 56% 23% (n=694)

5% Sufficient information was available to me 14% 52% 29% regarding common courses (n=695)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 137. Extent to which students agree or disagree with the following statement: Sufficient information was available to me regarding the overall transfer process (Question 39), by enrollment status (Question 2). 6% Strongly I am attending a university (n = 550) 17% 45% 31% agree

6% Agree I am dual enrolled (n = 70) 14% 61% 19%

6% Disagree I am not attending a university (n = 16) 25% 56% 13% Strongly disagree I have graduated from a university (n = 22% 54% 24% 59)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 138. Extent to which students agree or disagree with the following statement: Sufficient information was available to me regarding the overall transfer process (Question 39), by institution (Question 3).

5% Strongly ASU (n=458) 13% 53% 29% agree Agree

7% Disagree NAU (n=74) 14% 47% 32%

Strongly disagree 5%

UA (n=88) 13% 55% 28%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 139. Extent to which students agree or disagree with the following statement: Sufficient information was available to me regarding the overall transfer process (Question 39), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10).

4% Strongly Maricopa CCs 18% 56% 23% agree (n=480) Agree

3% Disagree Pima CC (n=90) 21% 60% 16% Strongly Disagree 5%

Rural CCs (n=113) 18% 58% 19%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 140. Extent to which students agree or disagree with the following statement: Sufficient information was available to me regarding the overall transfer process (Question 39), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

More than once per 17% 55% 22% 6% Strongly semester (n=138) agree 4% Agree Once per semester 18% 44% 33% (n=276) Disagree Occasionally but not every semester 18% 44% 31% 8% Strongly (n=232) Disagree

Never (n=46) 11% 41% 41% 7%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 141. Extent to which students agree or disagree with the following statement: Sufficient information was available to me regarding the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) (Question 39), by enrollment status (Question 2).

6% Strongly I am attending a university (n=549) 17% 45% 31% agree

7% Agree I am dual enrolled (n=68) 13% 57% 22% Disagree 6% I am not attending a university (n=16) 31% 50% 13% Strongly disagree 2% I have graduated from a university (n=59) 19% 39% 41%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 142. Extent to which students agree or disagree with the following statement: Sufficient information was available to me regarding the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) (Question 39), by institution (Question 3).

4% Disagree NAU (n=73) 21% 55% 21%

Strongly disagree 6% UA (n=87) 17% 55% 22%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 143. Extent to which students agree or disagree with the following statement: Sufficient information was available to me regarding the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) (Question 39), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10).

Strongly 2% Disagree

Rural CCs (n=112) 18% 61% 20%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 144. Extent to which students agree or disagree with the following statement: Sufficient information was available to me regarding the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) (Question 39), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

More than once per 17% 55% 22% 6% Strongly semester (n=138) agree 4% Agree Once per semester 18% 44% 33% (n=276) Disagree Occasionally but not every semester 18% 44% 31% 8% Strongly (n=232) Disagree

Never (n=46) 11% 41% 41% 7%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 145. Extent to which students agree or disagree with the following statement: Sufficient information was available to me regarding transfer pathway degrees (AA, AS, ABus) (Question 39), by enrollment status (Question 2).

4% Strongly I am attending a university (n=550) 18% 56% 21% agree Agree 6% 12% 58% 25% I am dual enrolled (n=69) Dis agree

6% Strongly I am not attending a university (n=16) 25% 44% 25% dis agree

3% I have graduated from a university (n=59) 14% 51% 32%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 146. Extent to which students agree or disagree with the following statement: Sufficient information was available to me regarding transfer pathway degrees (AA, AS, ABus) (Question 39), by institution (Question 3).

3% Disagree NAU (n=74) 18% 54% 26%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 147. Extent to which students agree or disagree with the following statement: Sufficient information was available to me regarding transfer pathway degrees (AA, AS, ABus) (Question 39), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10).

4% Disagree Pima CC (n=89) 18% 53% 25% Strongly Disagree 6%

Rural CCs (n=112) 15% 59% 20%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 148. Extent to which students agree or disagree with the following statement: Sufficient information was available to me regarding transfer pathway degrees (AA, AS, ABus) (Question 39), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

5% More than once per 18% 59% 18% Strongly semester (n=138) agree 4% Agree Once per semester 19% 58% 19% (n=276) Disagree 4% Occasionally but not every semester 17% 52% 28% Strongly (n=234) Disagree

Never (n=46) 7% 52% 35% 7%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 149. Extent to which students agree or disagree with the following statement: Sufficient information was available to me regarding common courses (Question 39), by enrollment status (Question 2).

5% Strongly I am attending a university (n=551) 14% 53% 29% agree Agree

Disagree I am dual enrolled (n=69) 7% 49% 36% 7%

Strongly 6% disagree I am not attending a university (n=16) 19% 56% 19%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 150. Extent to which students agree or disagree with the following statement: Sufficient information was available to me regarding common courses (Question 39), by institution (Question 3).

7% Disagree NAU (n=75) 15% 59% 20%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 151. Extent to which students agree or disagree with the following statement: Sufficient information was available to me regarding common courses (Question 39), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10).

Strongly 2% disagree

Rural CCs (n=116) 9% 57% 28%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 152. Extent to which students agree or disagree with the following statement: Sufficient information was available to me regarding common courses (Question 39), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

More than once per Strongly 17% 55% 21% 7% semester (n=139) agree Agree 5% Once per semester 17% 53% 26% (n=277) Disagree

Occasionally but 5% not every semester 10% 50% 35% Strongly Disagree (n=233) 4% 4% Never (n=46) 41% 50%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 153. Question 40. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: During pre-enrollment visits and/or orientation sessions, I had adequate opportunities to discuss issues related to transferring with college/university staff. (n = 690)

Strongly Strongly disagree agree 6% 16% Disagree 27%

Agree 51%

Figure 154. Extent to which students agree or disagree that they had adequate opportunities to discuss issues related to transferring with college/university staff (Question 40), by enrollment status (Question 2).

7% Strongly agree I am attending a university (n=546) 17% 50% 27% Agree 4% I am dual enrolled (n=69) 12% 57% 28% Disagree

Strongly I am not attending a university (n=16) 19% 69% 13% disagree

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 155. Extent to which students agree or disagree that they had adequate opportunities to discuss issues related to transferring with college/university staff (Question 40), by institution (Question 3).

Disagree NAU (n=74) 45% 28% 15% 12% Strongly disagree 4% UA (n=89) 51% 26% 19%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 156. Extent to which students agree or disagree that they had adequate opportunities to discuss issues related to transferring with college/university staff (Question 40), by Arizona community college transferred from (Question 10).

Strongly Maricopa CCs 45% 28% 15% 12% agree (n=74) Agree

Strongly disagree 4% Rural CCs (n=89) 51% 26% 19%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 157. Extent to which students agree or disagree that they had adequate opportunities to discuss issues related to transferring with college/university staff (Question 40), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

6% Strongly More than once per semester (n=136) 21% 46% 27% agree Agree 5% Once per semester (n=274) 18% 49% 28% Disagree

6% Occasionally but not every semester 12% 58% 24% Strongly (n=235) Disagree

Never (n=45) 13% 51% 27% 9%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Question 41. What was the easiest part of the transfer process? (n = 446) Part of Transfer Process Frequency Percentage Transferring credits and grades 92 20.6% Meeting and working with academic advisors 83 18.6% Completing paperwork and administrative details (including having transcripts sent) 83 18.6% The entire process in general 32 7.2% Registering/enrolling 32 7.2% Nothing in the process was easy 22 4.9% Doing things electronically 20 4.5% Transfer guides/mapping out required courses 17 3.8% Orientation and transfer classes 11 2.5% Attending class 11 2.5% The community college help in transferring 7 1.6% Adapting to the university 6 1.3% Other 30 6.7% *2 responses were not able to be coded

Figure 158. Question 42. What was the most difficult part of the transfer process? (n = 423) Part of Transfer Process Frequency Percentage Administrative issues/paperwork 97 22.9% Academic advising 93 22.0% Transferring credits 88 20.8% Adjustment to new, different school 59 13.9% Figuring out what courses to take at university and enrolling 41 9.7% Financial issues 11 2.6% Lack of consistency between community colleges and universities 8 1.9% Declaring a major 7 1.7% Other 20 4.7% *2 responses were not able to be coded

Figure 159. Question 43. What is your race/ethnicity? (n = 679)

Asian/ African Native Other Asian AmericanAmerican 4% American 3% 2% 5%

Hispanic 17%

White non- Hispanic 69%

Table 46. Race/ethnicity (Question 43), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14). Visited Academic Advisor Occasionally More than but not once per Once per every semester semester semester Never Response (n = 140) (n = 277) (n = 238) (n = 48) White non-Hispanic (n = 494) 16.0% 38.3% 37.0% 8.7% Hispanic (n = 120) 25.8% 46.7% 25.0% 2.5% African American (n = 21) 33.3% 38.1% 23.8% 4.8% Asian or Asian American (n = 33) 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0.0% Native American (n = 11) 63.6% 18.2% 18.2% 0.0% Other (n = 25) 20.0% 44.0% 32.0% 4.0%

Figure 160. Question 44. What is your gender? (n = 708)

Male 42%

Female 58%

Table 47. Gender (Question 44), by how often student visited an academic advisor while in community college (Question 14).

More than once per Female 53% 47% semester (n=140) Male

Once per semester 57% 43% (n=278)

Occasionally but not every semester 61% 39% (n=241)

Never (n=49) 65% 35%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Table 48. Question 45. What is your age (in years)? (n = 696) Age Min 18 Max 62 Mean 26.9 Median 24 Mode 21

COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT SURVEY

Figure 161. Question 1. Please indicate the extent to which you are familiar with each of the following components of the Arizona transfer system: (n=427)

Arizona General Education 34% 38% 28% Very Curriculum Familiar

Transfer pathway Somewhat degrees (AA, AS, 37% 49% 14% Familiar ABus)

Not Familiar Common courses 32% 48% 20%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 162. Extent to which respondent is familiar with the Arizona General Education Curriculum (Question 1a), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3).

Very Maricopa CCs 15% 42% 43% Familiar (n=151)

Somewhat 4% Familiar Pima CC (n=96) 65% 31% Not Familiar

Rural CCs (n=162) 33% 41% 26%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 163. Extent to which respondent is familiar with the Arizona General Education Curriculum (Question 1a), by which Arizona university respondent expects to transfer to (Question 9).

Very ASU (n= 150) 21% 40% 39% Familiar Somewhat NAU (n= 73) 32% 38% 30% Familiar Not UA (n= 109) 59% 31% 10% Familiar

Don't expect to 31% 29% 40% transfer (n= 42)

Don't Know/Not Sure 29% 51% 20% (n= 51)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 164. Extent to which respondent is familiar with the transfer pathway degrees (Question 1b), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3).

Very Maricopa CCs 32% 52% 17% Familiar (n=151)

Somewhat 5% Familiar

Pima CC (n=96) 50% 45% Not Familiar

Rural CCs (n=162) 33% 51% 16%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 165. Extent to which respondent is familiar with the transfer pathway degrees (Question 1b), by which Arizona university respondent expects to transfer to (Question 9).

Very ASU (n= 150) 33% 50% 17% Familiar Somewhat NAU (n= 73) 38% 49% 12% Familiar Not Familiar UA (n= 109) 43% 47% 10%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 166. Extent to which respondent is familiar with the common courses (Question 1c), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3).

Maricopa CCs Very 38% 42% 20% Familiar (n=151)

Somewhat Familiar Pima CC (n=96) 33% 52% 15% Not Familiar

Rural CCs (n=162) 24% 52% 23%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 167. Extent to which respondent is familiar with the common courses (Question 1c), by which Arizona university respondent expects to transfer to (Question 9).

Very ASU (n= 150) 37% 42% 21% Familiar Somewhat Familiar NAU (n= 73) 23% 56% 21% Not Familiar UA (n= 109) 36% 50% 15%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 168. Extent to which respondent is familiar with the common courses (Question 1c), by Age (Question 41).

5% Very likely

Traditionally aged 68% 20% 7% Somewhat student (n=229) likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely 4%

Adult student 57% 27% 11% (n=187)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 169. Question 2. Are you currently attending an Arizona community college? (n = 427)

Yes 96%

Figure 170. Question 3. Which Arizona community college are you currently attending? (n = 409)

Pima Community College 23% Glendale Community College 9% Mesa Community College 9% Cochise College 7% Yavapai College 7% Phoenix College 6% Rio Salado College 6% Chandler/Gilbert Community College 4% Eastern Arizona College 4% Mohave Community College 4% Paradise Valley Community College 4% Scottsdale Community College 3% Estrella Mountain Community College 2% Gateway Community College 2% South Mountain Community College 2% Northland Pioneer College 2% Arizona Western College 2% Coconino County Community College 1% Central Arizona College 1%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%

Figure 171. Question 4. Which was the last Arizona community college you attended? (n = 18)

Pima Community College 22%

Rio Salado College 17%

Chandler/Gilbert Community College 11%

Eastern Arizona College 11%

Glendale Community College 11%

Mesa Community College 11%

Coconino County Community College 6%

Estrella Mountain Community College 6%

Gateway Community College 6%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%

Figure 172. Question 5. What is the primary reason you are not currently attending an Arizona community college? (n = 18)

Other please specify 22%

I am attending another college or I am taking time university off from my 56% studies 22%

Table 49. Question 5. What is the primary reason you are not currently attending an Arizona community college? Other responses (n = 4) Reasons for not attending community college Frequency Percent I have already graduated 2 50% Still have a class to take before transfer 1 25% Currently working two full-time jobs 1 25%

Figure 173. Question 6. What is the likelihood that you will re-enroll at an Arizona community college in the future? (n = 18)

Very unlikely 22% Very likely 45%

Somewhat unlikely 22% Somewhat likely 11%

Figure 174. Question 7. How likely are you to transfer to an Arizona public university? (n = 426)

Very unlikely Somewhat 9% unlikely 5%

Somewhat likely 23%

Very likely 63%

Figure 175. How likely respondent is to transfer to an Arizona public university (Question 7), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3).

3% Very likely Maricopa CCs 64% 23% 9% (n=150) Somewhat 3% likely

Pima CC (n=96) 75% 15% 7% Somewhat unlikely

7% Very Rural CCs (n= 162) 56% 28% 9% unlikely

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 176. How likely respondent is to transfer to an Arizona public university (Question 7), by how often respondent meets with an academic advisor at their community college (Question 10).

6% More than once per Very Likely 76% 13% semester (n=84) 5% Somewhat 2% Likely Once per semester 67% 23% 8% (n=140) Somewhat Unlikely Occasionally but 6% Very not evey semester 56% 28% 10% Unlikely (n=154)

6% Never (n=48) 54% 23% 17%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 177. Question 8. Which semester do you expect to transfer to an Arizona public university (the first semester you will enroll at the university as a transfer student)? (n = 427)

Summer 2007 4%

Fall 2007 30%

Spring 2008 15%

Summer 2008 1%

Fall 2008 12%

Spring 2009 6%

Don't Know/Not Sure 15%

I do not expect to transfer to an AZ public university 7%

Other 8%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%

Table 50. Question 8. Which semester do you expect to transfer to an Arizona public university (the first semester you will enroll at the university as a transfer student)? Other responses (n = 33) Expected Semester of Transfer Frequency Percent I have already transferred 19 57.6% I am transferring to a different school 5 15.2% I am currently dual-enrolled 3 9.1% Fall 2009 or greater 3 9.1% Other 3 9.1%

Table 51. Semester respondent expects to transfer to an Arizona public university (Question 8), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3) College Currently Attending Maricopa CCs Pima CC Rural CCs Expected Semester of Transfer (n = 151) (n = 96) (n = 162) Summer 2007 4.0% 5.2% 4.3% Fall 2007 25.2% 41.7% 30.2% Spring 2008 20.5% 15.6% 11.7% Summer 2008 1.3% 0.0% 2.5% Fall 2008 11.9% 12.5% 11.7% Spring 2009 9.9% 2.1% 6.2% I do not expect to transfer to an Arizona public university 6.6% 4.2% 8.6% Other 7.3% 8.3% 3.7% Don’t Know/Not Sure 13.2% 10.4% 21.0%

Figure 178. Question 9. Which Arizona public university do you expect to transfer to? (n = 425)

Arizona State University 35%

Northern Arizona University 17%

The University of Arizona 26%

Dont know/Not Sure 12%

I do not expect to transfer to an AZ public 10% university

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%

Table 52. Arizona public university that respondent plans to transfer to (Question 9), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3). College Currently Attending Institution Respondent Expects to Maricopa CCs Pima CC Rural CCs Transfer to (n=151) (n=96) (n=160) Arizona State University 72.2% 4.2% 16.9% Northern Arizona University 6.0% 8.3% 33.8% The University of Arizona 3.3% 76.0% 16.9% I do not expect to transfer to an Arizona public university 9.9% 6.3% 12.5% Don’t Know/Not Sure 8.6% 5.2% 20.0%

Table 53. Arizona public university that respondent plans to transfer to (Question 9), by Age (Question 41). Age Institution Respondent Expects to Traditionally aged Transfer to student (n=228) Adult student (n=187) Arizona State University 32% 39% Northern Arizona University 16% 18% The University of Arizona 33% 17% I do not expect to transfer to an Arizona public university 10% 11% Don't know/Not sure 9% 16%

Figure 179. Question 10. About how often do you meet with an academic advisor at your community college? (n = 427)

Never More than once 11% per semester 20%

Occasionally but not evey Once per semester semester 36% 33%

Figure 180. How often respondent met with academic advisor at community college (Question 10), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3).

Maricopa CCs More than once per 13% 38% 36% 13% semester (n=151)

Once per semester

Pima CC (n=96) 23% 30% 39% 8% Occasionally but not evey semester

Never Rural CCs (n=162) 25% 31% 33% 10%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 181. How often respondent met with academic advisor at community college (Question 10), by which Arizona university respondent expects to transfer to (Question 9). More than ASU (n= 150) 17% 37% 37% 9% once per semester Once per NAU (n=73) 29% 36% 27% 8% semester

UA (n= 109) 22% 30% 38% 10% Occasionally but not evey Don't expect to 14% 21% 43% 21% semester transfer (n= 42) Never Don't Know/Not 16% 33% 35% 16% Sure (n= 51)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 182. How often respondent met with academic advisor at community college (Question 10), by Race/Ethnicity (Question 39).

African American 5% More than once 40% 35% 20% (n=20) per semester

Asian or Asian Once per 33% 27% 40% American (n=15) semester

Hispanic (n=100) 24% 35% 26% 15% Occasionally but not evey semester Native American 38% 25% 38% Never (n=8) White non- 15% 32% 41% 12% Hispanic (n=266)

Other (n=9) 33% 33% 22% 11%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 183. Question 11. Excluding meeting with an academic advisor, what other types of planning activities you have engaged/are currently engaged in?* (n = 333)**

I met with a faculty advisor 54%

I used the Arizona transfer website 34% az.transfer.org/cas

I completed/am enrolled in a transfer course 28%

I attended a transfer orientation 13%

I met with a peer advisor 10%

Other 12%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

*Respondents were asked to check all that apply **94 survey respondents did not respond to Question 11 or answered they had no activities planned

Table 54. Question 11. Excluding meeting with an academic advisor, what other types of planning activities you have engaged/are currently engaged in? Other responses (n = 35) Expected Semester of Transfer Frequency Percent I researched information online 5 20.8% I talked to a professor or friend 3 12.5% Other 16 66.7%

Table 55. Other types of planning activities that respondent is or was engaged in (Question 11), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3). Maricopa CCs Pima CC Rural CCs (n=138) (n=87) (n=91) I completed/am enrolled in a transfer course a course that is intended to facilitate the transfer process such as Transfer Strategies 25.4% 41.4% 18.6%

I attended a transfer orientation 11.6% 14.9% 14.4%

I met with a faculty advisor 49.3% 64.4% 49.5%

I met with a peer advisor 10.1% 10.3% 11.3% I used the Arizona transfer website az.transfer.org/cas 31.9% 40.2% 28.9%

Other please specify 15.9% 9.2% 8.2%

Table 56. Other types of planning activities that respondent is or was engaged in (Question 11), by which Arizona university respondent expects to transfer to (Question 9). University Respondent Expects to Transfer to Don't Expect Don't Know/ ASU NAU UA to Transfer Not Sure (n= 112) (n= 61) (n= 92) (n= 30) (n= 34) I completed/am enrolled in a transfer course a course that is intended to facilitate the transfer process such as Transfer Strategies 33.9% 31.1% 40.2% 23.3% 36.7%

I attended a transfer orientation 11.6% 6.6% 8.7% 13.3% 16.7%

I met with a faculty advisor 50.0% 57.4% 60.9% 50.0% 60.0%

I met with a peer advisor 14.3% 13.1% 14.1% 6.7% 16.7% I used the Arizona transfer website az.transfer.org/cas 27.7% 21.3% 35.9% 26.7% 26.7%

Other 21.4% 13.1% 14.1% 20.0% 46.7%

Figure 184. Question 12. Do you plan to complete an AGEC during your studies at your community college?

No I do not plan to Yes I plan to complete an complete the AGEC AGEC-A 15% 27%

Yes I plan to Yes I plan to complete the complete an AGEC-B AGEC but not Yes I plan to 10% sure which one complete the 35% AGEC-S 13%

Table 57. Whether respondent plans to complete an AGEC during studies at community college (Question 12), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3). Maricopa CCs Pima CC Rural CCs (n=86) (n=92) (n=120) Yes I plan to complete the AGEC-A 20.9% 33.7% 25.0% Yes I plan to complete the AGEC-B 4.7% 17.4% 10.0% Yes I plan to complete the AGEC-S 10.5% 19.6% 10.0% Yes I plan to complete an AGEC but not sure which one 51.2% 21.7% 34.2% No I do not plan to complete an AGEC 12.8% 7.6% 20.8%

Table 58. Whether respondent plans to complete an AGEC during studies at community college (Question 12), by which Arizona university respondent expects to transfer to (Question 9). University Respondent Expects to Transfer to Don't expect Don't Know/ ASU NAU UA to transfer Not Sure (n= 91) (n= 51) (n= 98) (n= 25) (n= 41)

Yes I plan to complete the AGEC-A 27.5% 29.4% 29.6% 16.0% 24.4%

Yes I plan to complete the AGEC-B 4.4% 13.7% 17.3% 8.0% 4.9%

Yes I plan to complete the AGEC-S 11.0% 7.8% 20.4% 4.0% 9.8% Yes I plan to complete an AGEC but not sure which one 46.2% 33.3% 20.4% 32.0% 48.8%

No I do not plan to complete an AGEC 11.0% 15.7% 12.2% 40.0% 12.2% Table 59. Whether respondent plans to complete an AGEC during studies at community college (Question 12), by how often respondent meets with an academic advisor at their community college (Question 10). How Often Respondent Meets with an Academic Advisor More than Occasionally once per Once per but not every semester semester semester Never (n=70) (n=91) (n=116) (n=31) Yes I plan to complete the AGEC-A 31.4% 30.8% 24.1% 16.1% Yes I plan to complete the AGEC-B 5.7% 15.4% 9.5% 9.7% Yes I plan to complete the AGEC-S 20.0% 8.8% 14.7% 3.2% Yes I plan to complete an AGEC but not sure which one 32.9% 33.0% 38.8% 29.0% No I do not plan to complete an AGEC 10.0% 12.1% 12.9% 41.9%

Table 60. Whether respondent plans to complete an AGEC during studies at community college (Question 12), by Gender (Question 40). Female Male (n=211) (n=92) Yes I plan to complete the AGEC-A 28.9% 22.8% Yes I plan to complete the AGEC-B 10.4% 8.7% Yes I plan to complete the AGEC-S 11.4% 16.3% Yes I plan to complete an AGEC but not sure which one 36.5% 32.6% No I do not plan to complete an AGEC 12.8% 19.6%

Table 61. Whether respondent plans to complete an AGEC during studies at community college (Question 12), by Race/Ethnicity (Question 39). Asian or White African Asian Native non- American American Hispanic American Hispanic Other (n=12) (n=10) (n=75) (n=6) (n=191) (n=7) Yes I plan to complete the AGEC-A 25.0% 30.0% 38.7% 0.0% 23.0% 42.9% Yes I plan to complete the AGEC-B 0.0% 0.0% 9.3% 16.7% 9.9% 14.3% Yes I plan to complete the AGEC-S 8.3% 10.0% 13.3% 0.0% 13.6% 14.3% Yes I plan to complete an AGEC but not sure which one 66.7% 40.0% 25.3% 50.0% 36.6% 28.6% No I do not plan to complete an AGEC 0.0% 20.0% 13.3% 33.3% 16.8% 0.0%

Table 62. Whether respondent plans to complete an AGEC during studies at community college (Question 12), by age (Question 41).

Age Traditionally aged student (n=164) Adult student (n=137) Yes I plan to complete the AGEC-A 30.5% 23.4% Yes I plan to complete the AGEC-B 12.8% 5.8% Yes I plan to complete the AGEC-S 15.2% 10.2% Yes I plan to complete an AGEC but not sure which one 28.0% 43.1% No I do not plan to complete an AGEC 13.4% 17.5%

Table 63. Question 13. What is the primary reason you plan to complete an AGEC? (n= 212) Reasons to complete an AGEC Frequency Percent Easier to transfer to a university/Ensure transfer of credits 91 42.9% To take care of general education/core requirements 44 20.8% To guarantee further education 18 8.5% To graduate/Obtain Associates/Better flexibility 17 8.0% Cost and time efficient/Convenience 16 7.5% I already have it 5 2.4% Career related 5 2.4% I was advised to 4 1.9% Other 12 5.7%

Table 64. Question 14. What is the primary reason you do not plan to complete an AGEC? (n= 41) Reasons for not completing an AGEC Frequency Percent I am pursuing an Associate’s degree instead 15 45.5% I am in certificate program 3 9.1% It is not required for my degree 6 18.2% Other 9 27.3%

Figure 185. Question 15. Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statement: The requirements for successful completion of the AGEC are clear. (n= 305)

Don't know/ Strongly Not sure Disagree 10% Strongly Agree 2% 24% Disagree 12%

Agree 52%

Figure 186. Extent to which respondent agrees that the requirements for successful completion of the AGEC are clear (Question 15), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3).

2% Strongly Maricopa CCs 12% 52% 19% 14% Agree (n=84) Agree

Rural CCs (n=119) 24% 48% 13% 12% Don't know/ Not sure

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 187. Extent to which respondent agrees that the requirements for successful completion of the AGEC are clear (Question 15), by which Arizona university respondent expects to transfer to (Question 9). 3% Strongly ASU (n= 91) 15% 48% 19% 14% Agree

4% Agree NAU (n=50) 30% 56% 10%

3% Disagree UA (n= 98) 36% 52% 9%

Strongly Don't expect to 13% 58% 17% 13% Disagree transfer (n= 24) 5% Don't Don't Know/Not 18% 50% 13% 15% Know/Not Sure (n= 40) sure

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 188. Extent to which respondent agrees that the requirements for successful completion of the AGEC are clear (Question 15), by how often respondent meets with an academic advisor at their community college (Question 10.)

1% Strongly More than once per Agree 34% 47% 11% sem es ter (n=70) 6% Agree

1% Once per sem es ter 24% 51% 10% 13% Disagree (n=90)

3% Strongly Occasionally but not Disagree evey s em es ter 18% 55% 16% 9% (n=114) Don't Know/Not Sure Never (n=31) 26% 52% 10% 13%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 189. Extent to which respondent agrees that the requirements for successful completion of the AGEC are clear (Question 15), by age (Question 41).

Strongly 2% agree Agree Traditionally aged 27% 52% 9% 10% student (n=162) Disagree

Strongly disagree 1% Don't Adult Student 22% 49% 18% 10% know/Not (n=136) sure

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 190. Question 16. Overall, what is your level of satisfaction with the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)? (n= 304) Very Somewhat dissatisfied dissatisfied 2% Very satisfied 6% 35%

Figure 191. Respondent’s overall level of satisfaction with the Arizona General Education Curriculum (Question 16), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3).

2% Very Maricopa CCs 26% 65% 6% satisfied (n=84) Somewhat 1% satisfied

Pima CC (n=92) 43% 50% 5% Somewhat dissatisfied

3% Very dissatisfied Rural CCs (n=118) 33% 58% 6%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 192. Respondent’s overall level of satisfaction with the Arizona General Education Curriculum (Question 16), by which Arizona university respondent expects to transfer to (Question 9).

4% Very ASU (n= 90) 29% 59% 8% Satisfied 2% Somewhat NAU (n=50) 46% 52% Satisfied 5% UA (n= 98) 42% 52% Somewhat 1% Dissatisfied Don't expect to 16% 68% 16% Very transfer (n= 25) Dissatisfied 3% Don't Know/Not 31% 67% Sure (n= 39)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 193. Respondent’s overall level of satisfaction with the Arizona General Education Curriculum (Question 16), by how often respondent meets with an academic advisor at their community college (Question 10).

4% Very Satisfied More than once per 47% 47% semester (n=70) 1% Somewhat Satisfied 1% Once per semester 36% 62% Somewhat (n=89) 1% Dissatisfied Occasionally but 4% Very not evey semester 26% 61% 10% Dissatisfied (n=114)

Never (n=31) 35% 58% 6%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 194. Respondent’s overall level of satisfaction with the Arizona General Education Curriculum (Question 16), by age (Question 41).

Very satisfied 2%

Traditionally aged Somewhat 37% 55% 6% student (n=161) satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied

Very 1% dissatisfied Adult Student 32% 60% 6% (n=136)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Table 65. Question 17. What do you consider to be the single most beneficial aspect of the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)? (n= 200) Single most beneficial aspect of the AGEC Frequency Percent Ease of transferability/Transferability of courses 59 29.5% Preparation for university/job 50 25.0% The ease of use/good guide/path 32 16.0% Variety of courses /Well-rounded 25 12.5% Saves money 11 5.5% Taking care of general education courses early on 9 4.5% Other 14 7.0%

Table 66. Question 18. What do you consider to be the single least beneficial aspect of the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)? (n= 174) Least beneficial aspect of AGEC Frequency Percent Too time consuming/Too many extraneous classes 58 33.3% Everything was beneficial 33 19.0% Too complicated/confusing 19 10.9% The transfer process/Transferability of credits 13 7.5% Too confining/Few choices in classes 13 7.5% Courses too easy/ Does not prepare for university level 10 5.7% Lack of/bad information/advising 6 3.4% Not as useful as a degree 4 2.3% Other 18 10.3%

Figure 195. Question 19. Do you plan to complete a transfer pathway degree during your studies at your community college? (n= 367) No I do not plan to complete a Yes I plan to transfer pathway complete the Yes I plan to degree Associate of Arts complete a 19% AA transfer pathway 32% degree but am not sure which one 9%

Yes I plan to complete the Associate of Yes I plan to Business ABus complete the 13% Associate of Science AS 27%

Table 67. Whether respondent plans to complete a transfer pathway during studies at community college (Question 19), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3) Maricopa CCs Pima CC Rural CCs (n=126) (n=91) (n=136) Yes I plan to complete the Associate of Arts AA 31.0% 35.2% 33.1% Yes I plan to complete the Associate of Business ABus 8.7% 18.7% 13.2% Yes I plan to complete the Associate of Science AS 27.8% 23.1% 28.7% Yes I plan to complete a transfer pathway degree the AA AS or ABus but am not sure which one 11.9% 6.6% 6.6% No I do not plan to complete a transfer pathway degree 20.6% 16.5% 18.4%

Table 68. Whether respondent plans to complete a transfer pathway during studies at community college (Question 19), by which Arizona university respondent expects to transfer to (Question 9). University Respondent Expects to Transfer to Don't expect Don't Know/ ASU NAU UA to transfer Not Sure (n= 124) (n= 64) (n= 98) (n= 35) (n= 45) Yes I plan to complete the Associate of Arts AA 29.8% 48.4% 31.6% 34.3% 22.2% Yes I plan to complete the Associate of Business ABus 10.5% 15.6% 18.4% 8.6% 6.7% Yes I plan to complete the Associate of Science AS 27.4% 23.4% 25.5% 17.1% 37.8% Yes I plan to complete a transfer pathway degree the AA AS or ABus but am not sure which one 12.1% 3.1% 7.1% 0.0% 17.8% No I do not plan to complete a transfer pathway degree 20.2% 9.4% 17.3% 40.0% 15.6%

Table 69. Whether respondent plans to complete a transfer pathway during studies at community college (Question 19), by how often respondent meets with an academic advisor at their community college (Question 10). How Often Respondent Meets with an Academic Advisor More than Occasionally once per Once per but not every semester semester semester Never (n=81) (n=121) (n=131) (n=34) Yes I plan to complete the Associate of Arts AA 38.3% 36.4% 29.0% 23.5% Yes I plan to complete the Associate of Business ABus 11.1% 12.4% 14.5% 11.8% Yes I plan to complete the Associate of Science AS 32.1% 25.6% 25.2% 23.5% Yes I plan to complete a transfer pathway degree the AA AS or ABus but am not sure which one 7.4% 9.1% 11.5% 0.0% No I do not plan to complete a transfer pathway degree 11.1% 16.5% 19.8% 41.2%

Table 70. Whether respondent plans to complete a transfer pathway during studies at community college (Question 19), by Race/Ethnicity (Question 39). Asian or White African Asian Native non- American American Hispanic American Hispanic Other (n=20) (n=15) (n=100) (n=8) (n=266) (n=9) Yes I plan to complete the Associate of Arts AA 35.0% 20.0% 33.0% 37.5% 25.9% 44.4% Yes I plan to complete the Associate of Business ABus 5.0% 6.7% 13.0% 25.0% 9.8% 11.1% Yes I plan to complete the Associate of Science AS 35.0% 20.0% 20.0% 12.5% 23.7% 22.2% Yes I plan to complete a transfer pathway degree the AA AS or ABus but am not sure which one 5.0% 6.7% 5.0% 12.5% 9.0% 0.0% No I do not plan to complete a transfer pathway degree 10.0% 20.0% 18.0% 12.5% 15.8% 11.1%

Table 71. Whether respondent plans to complete a transfer pathway during studies at community college (Question 19), by Gender (Question 40). Female Male (n=243) (n=117) Yes I plan to complete the Associate of Arts AA 35.0% 29.9% Yes I plan to complete the Associate of Business ABus 13.2% 12.0% Yes I plan to complete the Associate of Science AS 26.3% 27.4% Yes I plan to complete a transfer pathway degree the AA AS or ABus but am not sure which one 7.0% 12.8% No I do not plan to complete a transfer pathway degree 18.5% 17.9%

Table 72. Whether respondent plans to complete a transfer pathway during studies at community college (Question 19), by Age (Question 41). Age Traditionally aged student (n=205) Adult Student (n=153) Yes I plan to complete the Associate of Arts AA 35.6% 30.7% Yes I plan to complete the Associate of Business ABus 13.7% 11.1% Yes I plan to complete the Associate of Science AS 22.4% 32.7% Yes I plan to complete a transfer pathway degree the AA AS or ABus but am not sure which one 8.3% 8.5% No I do not plan to complete a transfer pathway degree 20.0% 17.0%

Figure 196. Question 20. What is the primary reason you plan to complete a transfer pathway degree? (n=293)

I plan to stay at the community college for as 60% many credits as I can

I do not know the alternatives 10%

I do not know what university I plan to attend 10% yet

It worked for someone I know 3%

Other 16%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

Table 73. Respondent’s primary reason for planning to complete a transfer pathway degree (Question 20), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3). Maricopa CCs Pima CC Rural CCs (n=100) (n=74) (n=108) I plan to stay at the CC for as many credits as I can 68.0% 59.5% 53.7% I do not know the alternatives 13.0% 9.5% 7.4% I do not know what university I plan to attend yet 8.0% 9.5% 13.0% It worked for someone I know 4.0% 4.1% 1.9% Other 7.0% 17.6% 24.1%

Table 74. Respondent’s primary reason for planning to complete a transfer pathway degree (Question 20), by which Arizona university respondent expects to transfer to (Question 9). University Respondent Expects to Transfer to Don't expect Don't Know/ ASU NAU UA to transfer Not Sure (n= 99) (n= 57) (n=79) (n= 21) (n= 36)

I do not know the alternatives 13.1% 7.0% 12.7% 4.8% 5.6% I do not know what university I plan to attend yet 1.0% 5.3% 3.8% 33.3% 41.7% I plan to stay at the community college for as many credits as I can 73.7% 57.9% 59.5% 42.9% 41.7%

It worked for someone I know 3.0% 3.5% 3.8% 4.8% 0.0%

Other 9.1% 26.3% 20.3% 14.3% 11.1%

Table 75. Question 20. What is the primary reason you plan to complete a transfer pathway degree? Other responses (n = 46) Reason Frequency Percentage Wanted to earn a tangible degree 10 21.7% Want to transfer to university 9 19.6% More cost efficient 6 13.0% It is part of my study major 5 10.9% Already had the requirements done 5 10.9% I was undecided in my studies 3 6.5% Personal enrichment/to continue education 3 6.5% To take care of core courses 2 4.3% Other 3 6.5%

Figure 197. Question 21. What is the primary reason you do not plan to complete a transfer pathway degree? (n= 69)

I know my university and my degree and am 32% following the transfer guide

I plan to transfer to the university before I 22% complete the pathway

My degree program does not have a pathway 16%

It did not work for someone I know 3%

Other 16%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%

Table 76. Respondent’s primary reason for not planning to complete a transfer pathway degree (Question 21), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3) Maricopa CCs Pima CC Rural CCs (n=26) (n=15) (n=25) I know my university and my degree and am following the transfer guide 30.8% 33.3% 28.0% My degree program does not have a pathway 23.1% 0.0% 20.0% I plan to transfer to the university before I complete the pathway 19.2% 53.3% 8.0% It did not work for someone I know 3.8% 6.7% 0.0% I do not know the alternatives 3.8% 6.7% 24.0% Other 19.2% 0.0% 20.0%

Table 77. Question 21. What is the primary reason you do not plan to complete a transfer pathway degree? Other responses (n= 11) Reason Frequency Percentage I do/did not know what it is 3 25.0% Already have a degree 2 16.7% Not offered for my program 2 16.7% Not transferring 2 16.7% Following other degree path 1 8.3% Planning on getting bachelor's only 1 8.3% Other 1 8.3%

Figure 198. Question 22. Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statement: The requirements for successful completion of transfer pathway degrees are clear. (n= 360) Strongly disagree Disagree 4% Strongly agree 19% 22%

Agree 55%

Figure 199. Extent to which respondent agrees that the requirements for successful completion of transfer pathway degrees are clear (Question 22), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3).

3% Disagree Pima CC (n=90) 27% 52% 18% Strongly disagree 6%

Rural CCs (n=133) 22% 56% 16%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 200. Extent to which respondent agrees that the requirements for successful completion of transfer pathway degrees are clear (Question 22), by which Arizona university respondent expects to transfer to (Question 9). 4% ASU (n= 122) 25% 48% 23% Strongly Agree 3% NAU (n= 64) 20% 58% 19% Agree

2% UA (n= 97) 28% 55% 15% Disagree

9% Don't expect to 18% 59% 15% transfer (n= 34) Strongly 10% Disagree Don't Know/Not 10% 64% 17% Sure (n= 42)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 201. Extent to which respondent agrees that the requirements for successful completion of transfer pathway degrees are clear (Question 22), by how often respondent meets with an academic advisor at their community college (Question 10).

4% Strongly More than once per 23% 57% 16% Agree sem es ter (n=81) Agree 2% Once per sem es ter 22% 59% 17% (n=121) Disagree

Occasionally but not Strongly evey s em es ter 20% 52% 21% 6% Disagree (n=126)

Never (n=32) 28% 44% 22% 6%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 202. Extent to which respondent agrees that the requirements for successful completion of transfer pathway degrees are clear (Question 22), by Age (Question 41).

Strongly 4% agree Traditionally aged 24% 57% 14% student (n=203) Agree

Disagree

5% Strongly Adult student 21% 49% 25% disagree (n=148)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Table 78. Question 23. What do you consider to be the single most beneficial aspect of the transfer pathway degrees (AA, AS, ABus)? (n= 201) Most beneficial aspect of the transfer pathway degrees Frequency Percent Ease of transferability 39 19.4% Cheaper cost 37 18.4% Taking care of general education courses/ Preparation for university 33 16.4% Having a certificate/Looks good on résumé/for employers 28 13.9% Variety of courses offered 22 10.9% Serves as a framework/half-way mark 17 8.5% Smaller class sizes 5 2.5% Other 20 10.0%

Table 79. Question 24. What do you consider to be the single least beneficial aspect of the transfer pathway degrees (AA, AS, ABus)? (n= 158) Least beneficial aspect of the transfer pathway Frequency Percent Nothing is not beneficial 35 22.2% Transferability issues 33 20.9% Limited course options (type of courses and time) 20 12.7% There is no least beneficial aspect of the pathway 18 11.4% Lack of information/clarity/Bad advising 17 10.8% Too time consuming/Too many extraneous classes 7 4.4% Other 28 17.7%

Figure 203. Question 25. Have you taken/are you currently taking/do you plan to take any courses identified as common courses? (n= 341)

Don't know/ Not sure 30%

Yes 64% No 6%

Figure 204. Whether respondent has or is currently taking or is planning on taking common courses (Question 25), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3).

5% Yes Maricopa CCs 63% 32% (n=121)

Pima CC (n=82) 63% 32% Dont know/Not 9% sure

Rural CCs (n=124) 61% 30%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 205. Whether respondent has or is currently taking or is planning on taking common courses (Question 25), by which Arizona university respondent expects to transfer to (Question 9).

3% Yes ASU (n= 118) 73% 25%

No NAU (n= 58) 55% 10% 34%

5% Don't UA (n= 93) 69% 26% Know/Not sure Don't expect to 39% 11% 50% transfer (n= 38)

Don't Know/Not 52% 12% 36% Sure (n= 33)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 206. Whether respondent has or is currently taking or is planning on taking common courses (Question 25), by how often respondent meets with an academic advisor at their community college (Question 10).

More than once Yes per semester 65% 7% 28% (n=74)

4% No Once per semester 70% 27% (n=105) Don't Know/Not Occasionally but Sure not evey semester 60% 8% 32% (n=124)

Never (n=38) 53% 8% 39%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 207. Whether respondent has or is currently taking or is planning on taking common courses (Question 25), by Age (Question 41).

Yes 5% Traditionally aged 64% 31% student (n=188) No

Don't know/Not Adult student 62% 8% 31% sure (n=143)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 208. Questions 26. What is the primary reason you took/are you currently taking/plan to take courses identified as common courses? (n= 213)

It is part of my degree program 55%

I plan to stay at the community college for as 33% many credits as I can

I do not know what university I plan to attend yet 3%

It worked for someone I know 2%

Other 4%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Table 80. Primary reason that respondent is taking or is planning to take common courses (Question 26), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3). Maricopa CCs Pima CC Rural CCs (n = 76) (n = 51) (n = 75) It is part of my degree program 50.0% 56.9% 60.0% I plan to stay at the CC for as many credits as I can 43.4% 29.4% 26.7% It worked for someone I know 0.0% 5.9% 1.3% I do not know what university I plan to attend yet 1.3% 2.0% 5.3% I do not know the alternatives 1.3% 2.0% 2.7% Other 3.9% 3.9% 4.0%

Table 81. Primary reason that respondent is taking or is planning to take common courses (Question 26), by which Arizona university respondent expects to transfer to (Question 9). University Respondent Expects to Transfer to Don't expect Don't Know/ ASU NAU UA to transfer Not Sure (n= 86) (n= 32) (n= 62) (n= 15) (n= 17)

I do not know the alternatives 1.2% 0.0% 4.8% 6.7% 0.0% I do not know what university I plan to attend yet 1.2% 0.0% 1.6% 6.7% 17.6% I plan to stay at the community college for as many credits as I can 43.0% 25.0% 25.8% 20.0% 41.2%

It is part of my degree program 47.7% 68.8% 62.9% 53.3% 41.2%

It worked for someone I know 2.3% 0.0% 1.6% 6.7% 0.0%

Figure 209. Question 27. What is the primary reason you have not taken and do not plan to take any courses identified as common courses? (n= 19)

I know my university and my degree and am 21% following the transfer guide My degree program does not allow for 16% common courses I plan to transfer to the university before I 11% complete the common courses

It did not work for someone I know 11%

Other 21%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%

Table 82. Question 28. What do you consider to be the single most beneficial aspect of the common courses? (n= 169) Most beneficial aspect of the common courses Frequency Percent Ease of transferability 65 38.5% Cost/Time effective 33 19.5% Offers a well-rounded education/Allows one to explore 22 13.0% Good preparation for career/university level 16 9.5% Classes were smaller/More teacher interaction 9 5.3% Required for the degree 7 4.1% Choice of location/institution 6 3.6% Other 11 6.5%

Table 83. Question 29. What do you consider to be the single least beneficial aspect of the common courses? (n= 132) Least beneficial aspect of the common courses Frequency Percent Courses are boring and not always in a discipline that applies to student 34 25.8% There is not a least beneficial aspect. 30 22.7% Courses don't always transfer or transfer with less value, may be a waste of time for some programs 17 12.9% No consistency between universities and community colleges in terms of academic rigor, grading, or course titles 12 9.1% Limits course options when you transfer 7 5.3% Information about the change in requirements are not updated 6 4.5% It takes longer to complete a degree 5 3.8% Quality of some instructors and advisors 4 3.0% Other 17 12.9%

Figure 210. Question 30. About how often do you utilize the Arizona transfer website (az.transfer.org/cas)? (n= 427)

Monthly Weekly 6% 1% Less than once per month 27%

Never 66%

Figure 211. How often respondent utilizes the Arizona transfer website (Question 30), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3).

1% Weekly Maricopa CCs 30% 64% (n=151) 4% Monthly

2% Less than once Pima CC (n=96) 9% 34% 54% per month

Never 1%

Rural CCs (n=162) 19% 74%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 212. How often respondent utilizes the Arizona transfer website (Question 30), by which Arizona university respondent expects to transfer to (Question 9).

3% Weekly ASU (n= 150) 27% 66% 5% 1% Monthly NAU (n=73) 5% 26% 67%

1% Less than UA (n= 109) 10% 35% 54% once per month Don't expect to Never 86% transfer (n= 42) 14%

4% Don't Know/Not Sure 24% 73% (n= 51)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 213. Question 31. Please rate the Arizona transfer website (az.transfer.org/cas) on: 4% Very Quality of information (n=144) 26% 62% 8% good

3% Good Aesthetic appeal (n=144) 15% 60% 11% 12%

3% Poor Ease of navigation (n=144) 18% 62% 10% 7% 3%

Ease of finding information (n=144) 18% 62% 10% 7% Very poor 4% Helpfulness in facilitating the transfer 25% 50% 10% 10% process (n=145) Dont 3% know/Not sure Intuitiveness (n=143) 20% 57% 10% 10%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 214. Respondent’s rating of the Arizona transfer website on quality of information (Question 31a), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3)

Very Maricopa CCs 22% 54% 9% 15% good (n=54) Good

2% Poor Pima CC (n=43) 33% 65%

Don't 2% 5% know/ Not sure Rural CCs (n=42) 29% 64%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 215. Respondent’s rating of the Arizona transfer website on aesthetic appeal (Question 31b), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3)

Very good Maricopa CCs 11% 51% 9% 8% 21% (n=53) Good

Pima CC (n=44) 18% 57% 18% 7% Poor

Very poor

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 216. Respondent’s rating of the Arizona transfer website on ease of navigation (Question 31c), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3)

Maricopa CCs Very good 13% 57% 9% 8% 13% (n=53) Good 2%

Pima CC (n=44) 18% 68% 11% Poor

5% Very poor

Rural CCs (n=42) 26% 57% 12% Don't know/ Not sure 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 217. Respondent’s rating of the Arizona transfer website on ease of finding information (Question 31d), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3)

6% Very good Maricopa CCs 11% 57% 13% 13% (n=54) Good 2% 2%

Pima CC (n=44) 23% 66% 7% Poor

Very poor 5% 5%

Rural CCs (n=41) 24% 54% 12% Don't know/ Not sure

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 218. Respondent’s rating of the Arizona transfer website on helpfulness in facilitating the transfer process (Question 31e), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3)

Maricopa CCs Very good 11% 50% 15% 6% 19% (n=54) Good 2% 5%

Pima CC (n=44) 30% 52% 11% Poor

Very poor 5% 5%

Rural CCs (n=42) 31% 52% 7% Don't know/ Not sure

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 219. Respondent’s rating of the Arizona transfer website on intuitiveness Question 31f), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3)

4% Maricopa CCs Very good 15% 53% 15% 13% (n=53) Good

Pima CC (n=44) 25% 57% 9% 9% Poor

Very poor 5%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 220. Question 32. For what purpose(s) have you used/do you use the Arizona transfer website (az.transfer.org/cas)?* (n= 140)

Course Equivalency Guide 81%

Information about ASU NAU and/or UA 50%

Major Guides 44%

Answer questions about AGEC common 40% courses and/or transfer pathways

Planning Guides 32%

Other <1%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

*Respondents were asked to check all that apply

Table 84. Purposes respondent uses Arizona transfer website for (Question 32), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3). Maricopa CCs Pima CC Rural CCs (n = 59) (n = 43) (n = 34) Course Equivalency Guide 72.9% 86.0% 82.4% Answer questions about AGEC common courses and/or transfer pathways 45.8% 41.9% 32.4% Major Guides 52.5% 53.5% 20.6% Information about ASU NAU and/or UA 50.8% 44.2% 52.9% Planning Guides 45.8% 27.9% 17.6% Other 1.7% 0.0% 0.0%

Table 85. Purposes respondent uses Arizona transfer website for (Question 32), by which Arizona university respondent expects to transfer to (Question 9). University Respondent Expects to Transfer to Don't expect Don't Know/ ASU NAU UA to transfer Not Sure (n= 49) (n= 23) (n= 49) (n= 6) (n= 13)

Course Equivalency Guide 75.5% 76.9% 66.7% 87.0% 85.7% Answer questions about AGEC common courses and/or transfer pathways 46.9% 38.5% 33.3% 34.8% 36.7%

Major Guides 51.0% 46.2% 50.0% 21.7% 46.9% Information about ASU NAU and/or UA 57.1% 46.2% 50.0% 52.2% 42.9%

Planning Guides 38.8% 38.5% 33.3% 17.4% 30.6%

Other 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Table 86. Question 33. What information, if any, do you need that you can not currently find on the Arizona transfer website (az.transfer.org/cas)? (n= 18) Type of Information Frequency Percent Information specific to programs currently not listed on site 6 33.3% Specific requirements that are needed before one transfers 4 22.2% Information was there, but was either difficult to find or difficult to understand 4 22.2% Navigation by major 1 5.6% Links to community college and university web sites 1 5.6% Other 2 11.1% Figure 221. Question 34. How satisfied are you with the Arizona transfer experience as a whole? (n= 385)

Somewhat Very dissatisfied Very Satisfied dissatisfied 4% 21% 12%

Figure 222. How satisfied respondent is with the Arizona transfer experience as a whole (Question 34), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3). 3% Maricopa CCs Very 23% 57% 18% (n=136) Satisfied

4% Somewhat satisfied Pima CC (n=92) 25% 60% 11% Somewhat dissatisfied 4% Very Rural CCs (n=140) 16% 71% 9% dissatisfied

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 223. How satisfied respondent is with the Arizona transfer experience as a whole (Question 34), by which Arizona university respondent expects to transfer to (Question 9). 4% ASU (n= 137) 22% 58% 16% Very Satisfied

NAU (n= 67) 27% 66% 7% Somewhat Satisfied 4% UA (n= 103) 26% 61% 9% Somewhat 3% 6% Dissatisfied Don't expect to 69% 23% transfer (n= 35) Very 10% 7% Dissatisfied Don't Know/Not 76% 7% Sure (n= 41)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 224. How satisfied respondent is with the Arizona transfer experience as a whole (Question 34), by how often respondent meets with an academic advisor at their community college (Question 10).

More than once 2% Very Satisfied per semester 28% 60% 9% (n=81) Somewhat 3% Satisfied Once per 21% 64% 11% semester (n=126) Somewhat Dissatisfied

Occasionally but 5% Very not evey semester 16% 64% 16% Dissatisfied (n=141)

3% Never (n=37) 22% 65% 11%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 225. How satisfied respondent is with the Arizona transfer experience as a whole (Question 34), by Race/Ethnicity (Question 39).

5% African American Very Satisfied 21% 63% 11% (n=19)

Asian or Asian Somewhat 7% 79% 14% American (n=14) Satisfied 1% Somewhat Hispanic (n=92) 28% 61% 10% Dissatisfied

Native American Very 29% 71% (n=7) Dissatisfied 5% White non- 18% 64% 13% Hispanic (n=241)

Other (n=8) 25% 50% 25%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 226. How satisfied respondent is with the Arizona transfer experience as a whole (Question 34), by Gender (Question 40).

Very Satisfied 3% Somewhat Female (n=257) 22% 64% 11% Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied 5%

Male (n=126) 18% 62% 15%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 227. How satisfied respondent is with the Arizona transfer experience as a whole (Question 34), by Age (Question 41).

4% Somewhat satisfied Traditionally aged 66% 10% student (n=220) Somewhat dissatisfied

4% Very dissatisfied Adult Student 60% 15% (n=161)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 228. Question 35. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements about the amount of information available to you regarding various components of the Arizona transfer system:

4% Sufficient information is available to me Strongly regarding the overall transfer process 14% 49% 15% 18% agree (n=409) Agree 4% Sufficient information is available to me Disagree regarding the Arizona General Education 18% 46% 12% 20% Curriculum (n=409) Strongly 5% Disagree Sufficient information is available to me regarding transfer pathway degrees 18% 45% 14% 18% Don't (n=409) know/ Not sure 5% Sufficient information is available to me regarding common course matrices 14% 46% 14% 20% (n=407)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 229. Extent to which respondent agrees that sufficient information is available to them regarding the overall transfer process (Question 35a), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3)

4% Maricopa CCs Strongly 9% 49% 19% 19% (n=143) Agree Agree 5%

Pima CC (n=94) 26% 53% 9% 7% Disagree

Strongly 5% Disagree Rural CCs (n=154) 11% 45% 16% 23% Don't know/ Not sure

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 230. Extent to which respondent agrees that sufficient information is available to them regarding the Arizona General Education Curriculum (Question 35b), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3)

Strongly Maricopa CCs 11% 43% 15% 7% 24% Agree (n=143) Agree

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 231. Extent to which respondent agrees that sufficient information is available to them regarding transfer pathway degrees (Question 35c), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3)

6% Strongly Maricopa CCs 11% 44% 16% 22% Agree (n=143) Agree 3%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 232. Extent to which respondent agrees that sufficient information is available to them regarding common course matrices (Question 35d), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3)

6% Strongly Maricopa CCs 13% 48% 14% 20% Agree (n=143) Agree 4%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 233. Question 36. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: During pre-enrollment visits and/or orientation sessions, I had adequate opportunities to discuss issues related to transferring with college/university staff. (n= 387)

Strongly Disagree Strongly agree 6% 16% Disagree 26%

Agree 52%

Figure 234. Extent to which respondent agrees that during pre-enrollment visits and/or orientation sessions they had adequate opportunities to discuss transferring issues with college/university staff (Question 36), by which Arizona college respondent is currently attending (Question 3).

Strongly Maricopa CCs 14% 51% 27% 8% Agree (n=138) Agree

Rural CCs (n=141) 15% 50% 31%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Figure 235. Extent to which respondent agrees that during pre-enrollment visits and/or orientation sessions they had adequate opportunities to discuss transferring issues with college/university staff (Question 36), by which Arizona university respondent expects to transfer to (Question 3).

Strongly ASU (n= 140) 15% 47% 29% 9% Agree 2% Agree NAU (n= 65) 25% 49% 25%

5% UA (n= 102) 20% 55% 21% Disagree

6% Don't expect to 8% 56% 31% Strongly transfer (n= 36) Disagree 7% Don't Know/Not Sure 7% 57% 29% (n= 42)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Table 87. Question 37. What has been the easiest part of the transfer process? (n= 229) The easiest part of the transfer process Frequency Percent Meeting and working with academic advisors 44 21.3% Transfer guides/mapping out required courses 26 12.6% I have not started the process yet 22 10.6% Completing paperwork and administrative details (including having transcripts sent) 21 10.1% Finding the right information 16 7.7% Transferring credits and grades 15 7.2% Attending class 13 6.3% Nothing in the process is easy 12 5.8% Registering/enrolling 8 3.9% Orientation and transfer classes 7 3.4% The entire process in general 7 3.4% Other 16 7.7%

Table 88. Question 38. What has been the most difficult part of the transfer process? (n= 205) The most difficult part of the transfer process Frequency Percent Administrative issues/paperwork 50 24.4% Transferring credits 38 18.5% I have not started the process yet 24 11.7% Academic advising 21 10.2% Lack of adequate/consistent/correct information 13 6.3% Figuring out what courses to take at university and enrolling 12 5.9% Financial issues 10 4.9% Everything during the process was difficult 5 2.4% Adjustment to new, different school 5 2.4% Declaring a major 4 2.0% Other 23 11.2%

Figure 236. Question 39. What is your race/ethnicity? (n= 418)

Native Am erican Other please Asian or Asian 2% specify American 2% African American 4% 5%

Hispanic 24%

White non-Hispanic 63%

Figure 237. Question 40. What is your gender? (n= 420)

Male 31%

Female 69%

Table 89. Question 41. What is your age (in years)? (n= 417) Age Min 17 Max 64 Mean 26.94 Median 24 Mode 20

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