Report on NCCCS Performance Measures for Student Success

Last Updated: Jul 1 2015

Report on NCCCS Performance Measures for Student Success

Each year, Davidson County Community College, along with the other colleges in the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS), reports data on eight Performance Measures for Student Success. The data give prospective and current students the opportunity to determine how their college is performing in relation to all other NCCCS institutions and the standards set by the state. The data are also used to determine the progress of each college and the NCCCS in attaining system-level goals and meeting required standards. The eight measures cover a variety of factors, including student retention and graduation, passing rates in courses and on certification examinations, college transfer performance, and other areas of importance. Any questions regarding the Performance Measures may be directed to the Coordinator, Institutional Research Services
at DCCC.

2013 Performance Measures for Student Success (2012-13 Reporting Year)

Measure

Basic Skills Student Progress
- The percentage of students who progress as defined by an educational functioning level
  
  Goal - 51.2% Baseline - 20.6%
  
  Results
  
  All NC Community Colleges - 41.3%
  
  # of Colleges Meeting Goal - 6/58
  
  DCCC - 52.1%
GED® Diploma Passing Rate
- The percentage of students taking at least one GED test during a program year who receive a GED diploma during the program year
  
  Goal - 82.0% Baseline - 49.3%
  
  Results
  
  All NC Community Colleges - 73.6%
  
  # of Colleges Meeting Goal - 10/58
  
  DC CC - 76.1%
Developmental Student Success Rate in College-Level English Courses
- The percentage of previous developmental English and/or reading students who successfully complete a credit English course with a grade of C or better upon the first attempt
  
  Goal - 74.9% Baseline - 45.2%
  
  Results
  
  All NC Community Colleges - 64.4%
  
  # of Colleges Meeting Goal - 4/58
  
  DCCC - 67.6%
Developmental Student Success Rate in College-Level Math Courses
- The percentage of previous developmental math students who successfully complete a credit math course with a grade of C or better upon the first attempt
  
  Goal - 75.4% Baseline - 47.5%
  
  Results
  
  All NC Community Colleges - 64.4%
  
  # of Colleges Meeting Goal - 8/58
  
  DCC C - 63.8%
First Year Progression (Fall 2012 Cohort)
- The percentage of first-time fall credential-seeking students attempting at least twelve hours within their first academic year who successfully complete (“P”, “C” or better) at least twelve of those hours
  
  Goal - 74.6% Baseline - 53.2%
  
  Results
  
  All NC Community Colleges - 68.3%
  
  # of Colleges Meeting Goal - 10/58
  
  DCCC - 80.0%
Curriculum Student Completion (Fall 2007 Cohort)
- The percentage of first-time fall credential-seeking students who graduate, transfer, or are still enrolled with at least 36 hours after six years
  
  Goal - 45.6% Baseline - 28.6%
  
  Results
  
  All NC Community Colleges - 43.6%
  
  # of Colleges Meeting Goal - 21/58
  
  DCCC - 44.9%
Licensure and Certification Passing Rate
- The Aggregate institutional passing rate of first-time test-takers on licensure and certification exams. Exams included in this measure are state mandated exams which candidates must pass before becoming active practitioners
  
  Goal - 91.7% Baseline - 71.0%
  
  Results
  
  All NC Community Colleges - 83.2%
  
  # of Colleges Meeting Goal - 3/58
  
  DCCC - 88.8%
College Transfer and Performance (2011-12 Students)
- The percentage of associate degree completers and those who have completed 30 or more credit hours who transfer to a four-year college or university and earn a GPA of 2.0 or better after two consecutive semesters within the academic year at the transfer institution
  
  Goal - 93.8% Baseline - 71.2%
  
  Results
  
  All NC Community Colleges - 87.8%
  
  # of Colleges Meeting Goal - 5/58
  
  DCCC - 87.8%