Spring 2021 Community College Student Survey

Are you a North Carolina community college student? EdNC wants to hear from you.

Take this survey and share your voice with us. Two survey participants will be randomly selected to win a $25 Amazon gift card.

All survey results will remain anonymous and will appear in aggregate unless you grant permission for your name and comments to be used.

Are you currently a student at a North Carolina community college?

Yes, full-time

Yes, part-time

Yes, dually enrolled through Career and College Promise (including early college)

No (please skip to the end of the survey)

Closed to responses

In which courses were you enrolled this semester? Select all that apply and click "Confirm your selection."

Curriculum

Continuing education (workforce development)

Basic skills or GED classes

I don't know

Closed to responses

Which North Carolina community college do you currently attend?

Closed to responses

What is your race/ethnicity?

White

Black or African-American

Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish

Asian

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Two or more races/ethnicities

Other

I prefer not to answer

Closed to responses

What is your gender?

Male

Female

Transgender

Do not identify as male, female, or transgender

Prefer not to answer

Closed to responses

What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-44

45-64

65 or older

Prefer not to answer

Closed to responses

Did the COVID-19 pandemic impact your college enrollment plans?

No, the pandemic did not impact my college enrollment plans

Yes, I enrolled in a different community college

Yes, I enrolled in a community college instead of a four-year university

Yes, I enrolled in community college when I had not been planning to previously

Yes, I had to drop out because of the pandemic

Closed to responses

Did the COVID-19 pandemic impact your plans about your program, major, or pathway of study?

Yes, I changed my program, major, or program of study as a result of the pandemic

Closed to responses

Did the COVID-19 pandemic impact your decision to enroll full-time or part-time?

76%

Yes, I enrolled part-time instead of full-time due to the pandemic

17%

Yes, I enrolled full-time instead of part-time due to the pandemic

Closed to responses | 5,118 Responses

How would you describe your household's current financial situation?

It is better than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic

It is worse than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic

It is about the same as it was before the COVID-19 pandemic

I don't know

Closed to responses

Are you struggling to pay for college?

Yes, I am struggling to pay for college as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

Yes, I am struggling to pay for college, but it is not a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

Closed to responses

Do you have access to a device on which to do your coursework? Select all that apply and click "Confirm your selection."

Desktop computer

Laptop (including Chromebook)

Tablet

Smart phone

I do not have access to a device

Closed to responses

Are you able to access the internet at your home when you need it for your coursework?

Yes, and it is reliable

Yes, but it is not always reliable

No, I cannot access the internet at my home

Closed to responses

Over the past 30 days, have you had any of the following issues with your online coursework? Select all that apply and click "Confirm your selection."

Finding a quiet place/time for schoolwork

Using the online learning system

Accessing other hardware (printer, camera, etc.)

Scheduling issues

Accessing the internet

Communicating with college instructors/staff

Getting the right software

Accessing a working computer/device

No issues

Closed to responses

Since the beginning of the pandemic, have you had trouble completing homework and other assignments because you do not have adequate care for your children or other dependents?

Yes

Closed to responses

How easy or difficult would it be for you to acquire $500 in cash or credit within 30 days for an unexpected expense?

Very easy

Pretty easy

Neither easy nor difficult

Pretty difficult

Very difficult

I don't know

Closed to responses

Have you experienced any of these challenges due to COVID-19? Select all that apply and click "Confirm your selection."

I have tested positive for COVID-19.

A family member has tested positive for COVID-19.

I have lost my job, lost income, or had my hours cut.

I have not been able to pay my rent or mortgage.

I have not been able to pay my bills (not including rent or mortgage).

I have lost child care.

I have lost housing.

Closed to responses

After experiencing virtual learning this past year, what mode of learning do you prefer? Please explain why in the comments below.

Virtual learning

In-person learning

Hybrid (mix of virtual and in-person)

Other

Closed to responses

What are your top 2-3 needs to increase your academic, social, and/or emotional wellbeing?

Closed for Comments

Is there anything else you want to tell us about COVID-19 and your community college experience?

Closed for Comments

* Thank you! Leave your name and email below if an EdNC reporter can follow up with you and for the chance to receive a $25 Amazon gift card.

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Spring 2021 Community College Student Survey

Spring 2021 Community College Student Survey

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Are you currently a student at a North Carolina community college?

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In which courses were you enrolled this semester? Select all that apply and click "Confirm your selection."

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Which North Carolina community college do you currently attend?

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What is your race/ethnicity?

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What is your gender?

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What is your age?

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Did the COVID-19 pandemic impact your college enrollment plans?

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Did the COVID-19 pandemic impact your plans about your program, major, or pathway of study?

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Did the COVID-19 pandemic impact your decision to enroll full-time or part-time?

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How would you describe your household's current financial situation?

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Are you struggling to pay for college?

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Do you have access to a device on which to do your coursework? Select all that apply and click "Confirm your selection."

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Are you able to access the internet at your home when you need it for your coursework?

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Over the past 30 days, have you had any of the following issues with your online coursework? Select all that apply and click "Confirm your selection."

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Since the beginning of the pandemic, have you had trouble completing homework and other assignments because you do not have adequate care for your children or other dependents?

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How easy or difficult would it be for you to acquire $500 in cash or credit within 30 days for an unexpected expense?

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Have you experienced any of these challenges due to COVID-19? Select all that apply and click "Confirm your selection."

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After experiencing virtual learning this past year, what mode of learning do you prefer? Please explain why in the comments below.

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What are your top 2-3 needs to increase your academic, social, and/or emotional wellbeing?

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Is there anything else you want to tell us about COVID-19 and your community college experience?

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* Thank you! Leave your name and email below if an EdNC reporter can follow up with you and for the chance to receive a $25 Amazon gift card.