2009 Survey Snapshot: Here is what you said
Thank you for taking the time to complete the annual CCPA survey. The Leadership Team will be using the collected data to engage and develop initiatives and programs for its members. Please feel free to share your comments or suggestions.
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
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CCPA |
Not Affiliated w/ CCPA |
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| What type of institution do you work for? | |||
| Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Percent |
|
| Public Institution (4 year) |
74.2% |
56.1% |
|
| Public Institution (2 year) |
3.2% |
2.4% |
|
| Private Institution (4 year) |
22.6% |
41.5% |
|
| What region of California are you from? | |||
| Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Percent |
|
| Northern (San Francisco and beyond) |
51.6% |
41.5% |
|
| Central (Santa Barbara and beyond) |
6.5% |
2.4% |
|
| Southern (Los Angeles, San Diego and beyond) |
41.9% |
56.1% |
|
| How long have you been in the field of Student Affairs? | |||
| Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Percent |
|
| Graduate Student |
16.1% |
24.4% |
|
| 0-3 years |
19.4% |
17.1% |
|
| 4-7 years |
25.8% |
29.3% |
|
| 8 or more years |
38.7% |
29.3% |
|
Top Student Affairs fields CCPA professionals are working in:
- Leadership Development (51.6%)
- Student Development (45.2%)
- Residential Life (38.7%)
Top Student Affairs fields non-affiliated CCPA professionals are working in:
- Residential Life (48.8%)
- Academic Advising (24.4%)
- Student Development (24.4%)
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION
| How would you prefer to stay updated about CCPA? | ||
| Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Percent |
|
86.7% |
79.5% |
|
| e-newsletters |
56.7% |
46.2% |
| CCPA website |
13.3% |
20.5% |
| Facebook.com |
6.7% |
23.1% |
| LinkedIn.com |
3.3% |
2.6% |
| Twitter.com |
3.3% |
5.1% |
The community prefers monthly updates.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
| What opportunities would be of interest to you? (please select your top 3 choices) | ||
| Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Percent |
| Article Sharing |
44.8% |
32.4% |
| Conference Calls |
13.8% |
13.5% |
| Drive-In Conferences |
69.0% |
43.2% |
| Job Postings |
65.5% |
70.3% |
| Mentoring |
34.5% |
54.1% |
| Networking Opportunities |
58.6% |
45.9% |
| Online Chats |
10.3% |
5.4% |
| Professional Development Scholarship |
41.4% |
54.1% |
| Roundtable Discussions |
37.9% |
37.8% |
| Socials |
51.7% |
40.5% |
| Webinar |
24.1% |
27.0% |
| Contacted for Informational Interviews |
13.8% |
18.9% |
Top Student Affairs research, trends and/or best practices of interest to CCPA professionals are:
- Student Development (55.2%)
- Leadership Development (44.8%)
- Assessment Tools (41.4%)
Top Student Affairs research, trends and/or best practices of interest to non-affiliated CCPA professionals are:
- Multicultural Affairs (43.2%)
- Student Development (35.1%)
- Leadership Development & Residential Life (32.4%)
Diversity Focus/Initiatives
- New research/development/best practice on diversity and access
- LGBTQQIA student development and services
- Resources and support for students with multiple identities/culture/status
Leadership Focus
- Increasing professional development services and opportunities at nominal costs to its members that is reflective of the educational climate of California.
- Fostering a community of engaged higher education professionals.
- Raising the profile of CCPA as a state professional organization by collaborating with its members on initiatives, exercising consistent communication and strengthening its relationship with its national organization, ACPA.
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