1994 Outcomes Assessment Cohort Initial Study

Abstract

This cohort study constitutes a essential part of the Student Outcomes Assessment Model submitted to the North Central Association by the task force of the Academic Senate of Oakland Community College. It was determined that as part of its Student Outcomes Assessment the College would use a longitudinal model to track a particular cohort of students throughout their experience at OCC. Information gathered by this method allows for a clear picture of a student's progression from admission through departure, transfer or graduation. Assessment of student opinion and progress will be made on a regular basis to determine if these students have met intended student outcomes described by the Student Outcomes Assessment Committee. This first report summarizes data collected on the Fall 1994 student cohort at the first assessment point. It includes all data related to the admission of the student and the perceptions of the students in their first term. Demographic information includes gender, ethnicity, age, information about parents' educational background, socio-economic status and the high school attended by the student. This background information will be used in analysis later in the study to evaluate factors influencing student success.