The IE office's mission is to promote our students’ learning and Cascadia’s effectiveness by generating and analyzing relevant information that supports college-wide, evidence-based planning and decision-making. The Office for Institutional Effectiveness is also responsible for monitoring adherence to planning timelines and gathering input from the campus and community constituents on the College Planning Calendar and all of the components of the Strategic Plan.
Cascadia by the Numbers
2010-11 Academic Year
In the 2010-11 academic year, Cascadia served over 5,250 students and helped them gain the knowledge and skills they need to pursue their goals and aspirations. Most came to pursue a 2-year degree that would enable them to transfer to a 4-year college or university. Others honed their professional and technical skills or enriched their life experiences. Still more came to fulfill their personal goals of literacy, cultural transition, or stable employment.
- 5,250 students attended Cascadia in the 2010-11 academic year. That equates to 2,527 Full-time Equivalent Enrollments (FTE's)
- 35% were full-time students
- 52% were female
- 30% self-identified as being students of color
- 560 were Running Start high school students
- 62 were Tech Prep students
- 70% of the enrollments were from classes taught during the day and on campus, 15% were through eLearning, and15% were from evening classes on campus
- 76% of the enrollments were students planning to transfer, 9% were students taking basic skills classes, 8% were enrolled in pre-college classes, and 8% were taking workforce related classes
- Over 450 students continued the lifelong learning process through our Continuing Education classes
Student Success
- 435 degrees and certificates were earned
- 91% were transfer degrees
- 255 students who previously attended CCC enrolled in four-year institutions
- 44% transferred to the University of Washington – Bothell
- 28% transferred to the University of Washington – Seattle
- 38% transferred to other 4-year public and private institutions
(Source: This year data was not available from the Educational Research and Data Center. Note: Colleges were contacted directly by SBCTC. Those responding were included in this report.)
Select characteristics of students completing awards:
- 21% were Students of Color
- 6% were disabled
- 55% were Female
Data source: SBCTC, Academic Year Report 2009- 2010
Planning
Guide for Planning and Assessment is a printable guide containing the basics of planning and assessment at Cascadia.
The Strategic Plan at Cascadia Community College articulates the priorities of the College and aligns the initiatives that will be pursued to ensure the attainment of those priorities.
A graphic representation of the Strategic Plan
Assessment
Cascadia’s ongoing Assessment Plan is used for all facets of strategic planning and institutional review. Over 20 methods of data review and assessment are used to evaluate college operations for effectiveness.
These evaluations include input from multiple constituencies comprised of employees, students, the local community, neighboring educational institutions, and the board of trustees; they also include internal and external data (both qualitative and quantitative) from IE, state and federal sources.
The annual Strategic Plan Update Report is published each winter and compiles data from many of the above sources as well as external demographic and employment trends. The report is published winter quarter for winter/spring planning. All areas of the campus are encouraged to review the report to help inform decisions and improvements.
Recent assessments:
Operational Plan January 2012 Mid-Point Update
(published each January)
Program Review (available each June)
Annual Learning Outcomes Assessment Report 2011
(available each fall quater)
CCSSE - 2010 Community College Survey of Student Engagement
(next assessment spring 2012; results available following fall quarter)
SSI - 2011 Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory
(next assessment winter 2013; results available following summer quarter)
CESS - 2009 College Employee Satisfaction Survey
(next assessment winter 2012)
Board of Trustees Annual Retreat Review August 2011
(available each August)
Focus Group Report Spring 2011
(next focus group summer 2015)
IPEDS Data Feedback Report 2010
(available late each fall)
For questions regarding the information on this page please contact Susi Hamilton, Director for Institutional Effectiveness, shamilton@cascadia.edu.