Irvine Valley College Student Satisfaction Survey (2009)

The report was completed in February of 2010.

What follows are the verbatim answers to the "open-ended" question, #83:

Lastly, is there anything else you would like to share with us about your experience here at Irvine Valley College?

1. The QuickBooks class taught by Barbara Long is excellent!
2. The number of prerequisites needed to take the necessary course for general education are too many and it prolongs the ability of getting an AA/AS degree. More diverse courses are needed. Summer courses are too limited. More certificate programs, like paralegal, is needed.
3. Nothing whatsoever.
4. THE BEST COLLEGE CONCERNING EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC PROGRESS.
5. I would like a practical, critical education, but I cannot receive it from IVC because every class it offers is based in an out‐dated banking pedagogy. Teachers throw useless facts at me; none of these lecture points will ever factor into a decision I will have to make. I am going to be a teacher of the philosophy of education (I have extensively studied educational theory from Plato to Aristotle to Locke to Rousseau to Kant to Hegel to Heidegger to Freire to Dewey and many more); I need classes in the philosophy of education, in practical teaching strategies, and in advanced literary theory. Where are these classes? Why do I have to wait so long for an education? Why doesn't anyone care about those ABOVE the bell curve?! This system is broke and is wasting my time.
6. IVC has a good environment for students. Just that the schedule of classes is hard to adjust because between two classes i only have 10 minutes of gap then i have to rush to my other class. I suggest may be you all can adjust the time schedule and make it more flexible for students. For international students who takes the bus to school, its unconvenient. Overall i think IVC is a good choice.
7. Kurt Meyer (English) helped change my life for the better.
8. I believe that officer John that works the night shift needs to be monitor he is very disrespectful and if we do not bring it your attention he will continue to be that way. Library equipment‚ need to be kept up with the cleaning (dust) & headphones they never work that you have go check them out. Most of the women restrooms are always dirty, but the one in the student center is always clean. During the night it is to dark by the A200 building as a student I can fall and get injured. Smoking is a big issue Students are smoking in the outside patio by the caferetia and the feet needs to be increase to 50 or make it none smoking campus. Thank you, Huerta
9. As an international student, I would really like to be able to register like everyone else. I pay more fees than US citizens, yet I registered the last. I would an earlier date of registration. Thank you.
10. I like IVC. I think it could be better. The food/beverages offered in the cafeteria could be better. I'd really like to see more places around campus to study beside the library. Overall, my experience at IVC has been 4 out of 5 on a rating scale.
11. More effective methods of communication should be used to inform students about activities or events going on on campus. The college also lacks school spirit because students don't feel like they are in a very socially‐propelling environment, so the campus should also work on activities and clubs promoting more action.
12. I have been studying in a nice environment. Thank you very much.
13. There should be more diversity activities available for the international students.
14. No other community college that I have attended, which there are 4, has had a full up and running music major program. Which not only would keep me on the right track classes wise but also with direction on staff on how to improve and what not. I've told a lot of people about the high education levels here at IVC. Thank you for opening the doors for me.
15. Looking forward to get a certificate in the mail.
16. Please have better food in the cafeteria.
17. please open up more section of course in physic 2a and 2b, and bio 12.
18. Some of the staff at the campus bookstore needs to work on their customer service, some of the staff can be very rude, there is a woman name kathy I believe who is fantastic. the writing lab needs to extend its hours little bit more monday through saturday as well as the library. The B science building needs to install an elevator for the disabled. To get into the tutoring program it should not take two weeks to get a tutor, I needed one and the gentlemen told me that i would have to waittwo weeks and I couldnt wait that long because I needed one right away.
19. At IVC, there were many great teachers, and all are very well educated. The campus is much nicer than Saddleback College and IVC has much nicer and better quality equipment. Teachers are all very halpful and made it easy for me to learn. The counseling center was fantastic‐ Mina, especially, and Tiffany Tran were both key factors in my sucessful transfer from a community college after just one year. Information of all kinds is readily available and is easy to access. I took classes at both Saddleback and IVC and in brief would say that IVC 'seems much more together' than Saddleback. Teachers here seemed as if they truely loved their job, and REALLY loved what thay taught. It made it easy to learn from them and everything‐ from tests to assignments to lectures ‐were all crystal clear. I am a very picky person and very easily notice the things that bother me... but I must say, I have little to no complaints about IVC, and I am EXTREMELY pleased by this college and its efforts to help the students succeed and move forward after they transfer. My only complaint would have to be that parking was hard to find almost everyday...and I would also say that IVC did not offer nearly as many classes as Saddleback. It is understandable that IVC is not the same size as Saddleback, but I liked IVC much better and would love to have taken ALL of my classes here, but a few were just not offered and/or were canceled after the first week due to low enrollment. Overall, I have had wonderful time at IVC. Thanks for a great learning experience‐ it has been a pleasure going here.
20. It would be nice if more classes were offered in the summer.
21. I wanted to help out in taking this survey, because I truly care about this college and hope for you to attain efficient feedback from us fellow students to gain the best outcome for things this school might need to improve or maintain!
22. this school is a good school.
23. Degree info.
24. The only other piece of information that I would like to share is the assigned registration dates. I feel as though my late registration date put me at a great disadvantage because the classes that I would have liked to take are all full which is extremely frustrating. There should be more classes for upper division physics over or chemistry over the summer. I feel like the registration date system has set me back in my educational career and I am very disatisfied with this system.
25. The only suggestion I have is to turn off the a/c in the classrooms in the evenings. I only take night classes and the classrooms are freezing! Plus, it would save money and energy.
26. I have had a hard time finding clubs that last. I feel that the assessment test does not accurately evaluate.
27. I sometimes have trouble with the wireless internet. This may have something to do with the fact that I have a mac. I found that firefox works better but I still find the wi‐fi somewhat unreliable.
28. Sofar, I am loving and enjoy in my all the classes at IVC. I think, all the professors are great at IVC.
29. So far, I have had a great experience at IVC. I encountered great professors and interesting classes. However, I wish that the school would extend the library's hours during weekends.
30. I got fined for head‐out‐of‐stall parking. Please could you place clear signs prohibiting it? I swear, all the wrongly parked students say: But there is the sign??!! 2) I'm ‐2 with the Child Care practices, because being in the line costs $70 dollars(!), I registered 8 months ago and I still didn't get a call from them.
31. great!
32. The only problem I have is the attitude SOME of the staff members have. This is a college and everyone should be a little more kind. We sometimes dont know things and it isnt fair to be treated rudely. the rude attitude can easily discourage students and force alternatives choices instead of attending college. I have had people in all offices give all types of attitude thats seems to be stress from prior students.
33. Part time math instructor Ming Can should not be allowed to teach at IVC anymore. He knows the material (Math 3B=calculus II) but he has these shortcomings: 1) Always late (15‐20 minutes at least)for class 2) Did't follow the curriculum, could not finish what he's supposed to teach, short‐changed the students 3) Worst: Could not manage the classroom, allowed students to openly cheat during tests. The classroom was loudest during the tests. It's crazy.
34. Lot of the Instructor's speak of Racial lot of discrimination
35. Lower your book prices, cafeteria prices, and coffee cart prices. Were going through a recession and were all poor college students please help us. The career center needs work. I cant find a job or internship and it would be nice if the career center made this easier
36. a lot of the events and certain things that can help students aren't well publicized/advertised to the students, such as scholarships, financial aid, study abroad programs, work study programs, eops, student aid and participation things.
37. I think Irvine Valley College is a good school and a good place to start if you are planning a successful transfer. But you must be a dedicated student!
38. Yes you should sell cigarettes on campus. We smoke all around any way, and it would be profitable as for your end. Thanks
39. majority of the teachers at ivc are great! A few teachers can be sexists and very narrow minded. somewhat discouraging and teach horribly. other than that i love the professors at ivc, they teach well, very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. the tutoring center is the best thing at ivc. counselors at ivc are either extremely helpful or don't care at all. it's either one or the other.
40. The SOCCCD 25 foot smoking rule needs to be enforced. The cafeteria should move towards greener practices and limit their use of plastics. There needs to be more recycling bins around campus. Honors classes should be offered in the evening. On my site it should say try to log off, not try and log off.
41. If possible, would you please post the results of this poll up somewhere? More information is better. Thank you very much for taking the time to read this and try to make changes where needed!
42. I found that the college professors are very knowledgeable and very helpful. Although, occasionally in the beginning of the semester there are problems in finding parking. The night lights are great. The library could use new carpet. The cafeteria should offer more Asian food and have cheaper food. The campus atmosphere is kinda dead. There aren't a lot of social events and chances to meet new people. The campus' lawn should be more suitable to sit on.
43. Magdalena Andrade is a wonderful professor and does a great job teaching Spanish.
44. College can be a enjoyable or lousy experience depending on the individual. Irvine Valley College offers a grand amount of resources for students to make the most of what they choose to do during their stay. In addition, IVC
truly prepares students for the next step.
45. This is my first year at IVC and I have to say that it has been a very good experience for me. I love that it's a smaller campus and school and that it doesn't take 15 minutes to walk to my next class like Saddleback. People at IVC are very nice and I really enjoy the community invironment. I would like to see something done about all the smoking that goes on on the campus. If you added designated smoking areas around campus and I don't think that smokers would be against that. I would like to see the overall quality of the food improve in the cafeteria. Some of their food sits out all day and it doesn't look good.
46. College is about allowing the public a chance to better themselves and to achieve new skills which helps them find a career or become a valuable member of society. if this is correct and people believe in this then why is one required to achieve a piece of paper by going through classes which induce insanity, conformity and manipulation of beliefs in the repetitiveness of the lectures and so called academics? Those who possess the ability to succeed are hindered by the ridiculous tradition of having a piece of paper signed by an academic institute in order for opportunities to become available. All those men with those degrees that are CEO's of multi‐billion companies are what caused the current economic crisis and only more are going to replace them. What we need are people who have passion but the passion is smothered by the endless onslaught of exams and curriculum required for that person to even have a chance to become a CEO. The current style of U.S. education destroys passions just as the reality of maturation destroys the dreams of a child; slowly, quietly, and oh so permanently. Bottom line, the years it takes someone to become a Doctor or MBA dilutes their original passion. A man wants to be a doctor to save lives but after multiple student loans and 7 years to become a doctor, all he becomes worried about is throwing antibiotics and pain killers at everyone to just make money. They no longer try to truly help patients anymore.
47. Campus police are a little overzealous in writing tickets. I was given a ticket for backing into an apparently head in only spot, but there is no signage that indicates this. Also, it's not an obviously head in spot (i.e. one of the angled spots in front of the bookstore) so there was no way indication that this would be an infraction. I realize money is tight this year, but some sort of warning in these situations would be more appropriate to my mind.
48. I think the school should promote more disverty there are a lot of racist students at this school
49. IVC professor is great. i lerned evry math in IVC, ant they are so good at teaching it.
50. My major is digital media, I don't feel that there is enough classes offered, nor is the pregram well contructed. For eample, graphic design 2 was not avalible for last semester which shoudl be offered since a class for graphic 1 stdents had already finished in the previous semester. Also, rather than drinving to sddelback, I would like IVC to have more hands on and job oreinted graphic clases. Thank you.
51. Great College with very few areas I can think of for improvement except for parking in the evening.
52. please provide more parking spaces
53. The faculty and administrative personnel are all very warm, helpful, and friendly. Thank you for making my college experience a positive one.
54. I like the place.
55. since I am an older student, I am treated a little different. I realize because of the economy there will be more adults returning to school. It will take more time for the younger students to adjust to us old folks.
56. I have had a great time here at this campus! If only there were cute girls here:‐(
57. I really love this school. I only wished did better in the being of my academic career so that I can be a positive representation of this school.
58. The woman in Financial Aid with long dard hair could use some customer service training. On all 4 occaisions that I have gone in the office to ask questions or submit information requested, her personalitly has consistently been the same. She is impatient with questions, speaks faster with each question asked, and has a tone of belittlement. I have watched interact with other students as experienced interactions with her personally. It appears that she is always having a bad day.
59. Reach out to students with all the programs ivc has because most students do not take advandtage of them, or dont even know these services and programs are here.
60. IVC is a terrific college. I say everyone I meet outside campus and advice them to go to IVC if they are not. It is really a good college with good services
61. The class schedules make it difficult for someone who works more than 20 hours aweek to keep their job and still complete their educational goals in a timely fashion. You either need to find teachers who can teach more than one class in a certain subje ct, or find more teachers to teach that subject, because I'm finding it difficult to find the classes I need at times tha t fit my schedule.
62. The staff at the Financial Aid office is superb.
63. nice
64. I am taking classical guitar off campus at Beckman H.S. so most of this survey was irrelevant to me.
65. I found the counseling for they types of classes I should take or type of degree to pursue was a bit weak. After a few attempts of seeking so me insight and guidance, I was left still unclear and decided to go outside of the IVC capacity to gain insight for my education path.
66. Yes! I WAS VERY OFFENDED BY HEARING ABOUT THE VIEWING MATERIAL FOR HUMANITIES 73.THE TEAHCER SAID THAT PART OF THE STUDY WAS GONNA BE ON RAUNCHY RATED R DIRTY COMEDY FILMS, WHICH I FIND TO BE SEXUALY HARASSING ESPECIALLY IN A PUBLIC CLASS ROOM. SO I DECIDED NOT TO PETITION THAT CLASS. I HOPE THIS TYPE OF BEHAVIOR WILL BE RULED OUT OF ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. I ALSO BELEIVE THAT ITS WRONG TO CHARGE A STUDENT FOR NAPKINS, PLASTIC UTENSILS, AND CONDIMENTS JUST BECAUSE THE STUDENT DOESN'T BY LUNCH ON THAT GIVEN DAY. I TRIED TO TAKE A PLASTIC FORK AND SOME KETCHUP AND THE CASHIER WANTED TO CHARGE ME FIFTY SENSE. ANDSHE SAID THAT THE UTENSILS AND NAPKINS WERE FOR CUSTOMERS ONLY. I FELT UPSET BECAUSE I JUST BOUGHT $10.00 WORTH OF FOOD AT THE CAFETERIA EARLIER THAT WEEK. UNTIL THEY CHANGE I WILL NEVE R GO BACK TO THE CAFETERIA AGAIN. I WOULD APPRECIATE A RESPONSE FROM THIS. THANK YOU.
67. Many adults take the language arts classes at night and two nights per week are difficult for us. It would be nice to see the advanced language courses broken into two semesters like the beginning and intermediate courses. For example: Spanish 1A & 1B, Spanish 2A & 2B ‐ Spanish 3 is currently only offered as a semester class.
68. need more help on using blackboard. Better support and technology to use it. too many problems with my class this year. should not be that difficult to log on. also, quickbooks book is horrible.
69. The bookstore should be closer. Many people have asked me where it was and I also think we need a lot more computers in the library. I also think the library should have more desks and chairs for the students.
70. I am very pleased with my experiences here at IVC. Thank you for all your collective hard work on our behalf.
71. More courses should be offered at different time of the day. Very unfair to required international students who already are covered by american provider of health insurance, to purchase an additional insurance by you. I'm still waiting for evaluation of my previous credits after 3 month I submitted my request.
72. All of the teachers that I have had here are excellent.
73. The Head In Only parking warning at the back lot should be bigger or easier to read. I've seen many people get tickets because they weren't able to see/notice the sign.
74. Some of the questions were too generic, asking about instructors skill, adherence to syllabi, etc. I have had some fabulous instructors and also some not so good ones, evaluation of individual instructors should be an option for students on at lest an annual basis.
75. this survey is too long
76. some instructors of ESL are not so good
77. This's a good environment to study.
78. I have enjoyed my time at IVC. As an out of state student, I have found everyone extremely helpful and welcoming.
79. To reiterate, IVC's admissions office as well as the mysite class enrollment system works extremely well. I've had a much more satisfying experience at this college than at OCC.
80. Hello, So far, at IVC I have had a good time. Classes are ok. Teachers do a good job, except in the Math department. I have taken Math 351 two times now. Last semester I took it with Hyashi and his teaching methods were terrible. This semester is a little bit better but I don’t think that the math teachers at IVC have good methods of teaching the material; however I would like to complement the math modules and the instructor for the math 350 modules is GREAT. I think that the math module should be a class. The method that is used in the modules should be how lower division math is taught. Besides, my problems with the math department everything else is ok. Keep up the good work! Thanks!
81. I have taken some Spanish classes in IVC last couple of years. Many times in the past, I've experienced difficulties finding the right class for me because a given level of Spanish class was offered in only one limited time slot. For instance, I wanted to take a Spanish class but all classes were offered either MW or TTh, not both. (2) I don't understand why traditional calculus classes (3A and 3B) ar e5‐unit classes. In other community colleges (e.g. OCC) they are 4‐unit classes which cover exactly the same material as IVC does.(3) I believe the library staff should exert more effort in creating a quiet environment in which to study. It seems people have over the years forgotten that the library is a place to maintain absolute quiet at all times. Current situation certainly does not reflect this idea. People talk on their cell phones, they do discussions outside the rooms, and sometimes they consume major meal of the day in the library.(4) I think the tutor center staff must me more considerate in keeping quiet. After all, they are using library building as their facility. Sometimes, they speak even louder than the students as if they have right to do so. This is true even right now after they built the wall to separate themselves. There has been very little improvement made in creating absolute silence in the library.
82. too many smokers that smoke too close to the classroom buildings. Including teachers.
83. I love ivc
84. It has been a good 2 years.
85. for me, instructors are very friendly and they really care about their students. My ability of communicating among people has increased a lot and i'm happt to see a big improvement at the end of my studies here. it's true that i have one semester remaining but i'm proud of myself.
86. The bathrooms and the library are filthy.
87. I have met the best teachers while attending IVC. Especially Shelia Grossman in Speech, Pamela Monia in Biology and Terry Cheng in math have made a world of difference in subjects I didn't think I could pass. Their support really shows what IVC is all about, commitment to my educational success.
88. Professor Walter Floser is highly unprofessional, ineffective, and the only real blemish of my two years here at IVC.
89. If indit ironic that IVC shows all different majors that are available and then when a student decides upon a major has to track down department heads to figure out why all the classes needed to obtain the degree are not offered. IVC's goal is to make a student stay there as long as possible and suck as much money out of their students as possible.
90. I hope the school staff to open their mind and ear to hear what student tring to say and be more honest and helpful to student. i want to have more clean library and more classes. some class is offer so smaller so some people could not resister class that they need and that makes them to attending school longer. i think it is wasting their vaulable time.
91. I think the college is great, I just wish they would expand politically and hold student political debates.
92. It's been a great experience, but I Think the school does a TERRIBLE job at offering enough of certain courses. For instance, the physics and chemistry classes get full before I'm even able to register. It's ridiculous, and something needs to be done about it.
93. Instructor Mark Fullmer was a fantastic teacher for WR2 when I had his class in Fall 08.
94. I think your school and entire staff are doing a fantastic job and I am privileged in going to a school where the entire staff, faculty primarily the teachers are passionate of their classes and such, they are doing a fantastic job!
95. it’s a nice and small campus. Everything is laid out very nicely and close to home.
96. I really enjoy my teachers, especially Mr. Tiongson and Mr. Staley.
97. I love IVC and am taking classes here for the Transfer agreements. I really hope the transfer agreements stay because thats the main reason 0% of the students here want to take classes. IVC has great transfer reputation which is why they are attracting more students.
98. Even if my survey seems quite pessimistic, I feel as if IVC has done almost as much as it can to provide the best services possible.
99. I am finally graduating this year after taking classess at IVC for several years and I am truly sad to go. IVC has been a great home to me and I hope to be able to take classes during the summer recreationally for personal growth. The instructors have been wonderful and I will cherish my time at IVC.
100. So far, my overall experience with IVC has been a pleasure. I would definitely like to point out that the process of enrolling, and transfering my units from a previous college was an absolute pain. The staff for admissions and records were not helpful and extremely impatient with me. Also, the hours of operation were very inconvenient for my schedule. I work full time, and found it almost impossible to arrive at IVC in time before admission and records closed. All of my teachers (excluding one) has been fantastic. Currently, I am taking a writing class with Summer Serpas, who clearly has a passion for teaching. She is truely an insipration, and an asset to IVC.
101. I was offered admissions to UCLA, UCI and UCSD, and I would like to thank IVC for the opportunity and classes for me to take and excel.
102. While IVC is convenient and the catalog offers programs relevant to my goals for continuing education (web development and graphics), the instructors (while pleasant and professional) seem to only teach the book and do not appear to possess real‐world experience ‐ I was much more favorably impressed by the instructors at NOCCCD in Anaheim.
103. I've been to private universities and the quality of instructors is equal or better than those at private schools. Overall, I am impressed with IVC and would recommend it to others in the area.
104. its pretty cool. except that the cafeteria is pretty expensive
105. I was extremely happy with the accessibility to counselors when needed, and the ability to sign up for classes when they were desperately needed. So far, I am enjoying the idea of going back to school because of Irvine Valley College.
106. as ab 540 student, ivc offers little assistance on where to go about regarding financial assistance. also, the sports at ivc are very limited to students :)
107. I feel that incoming students need to be better informed about the system at IVC. And I also believe the assessment tests are not a good representation of a student's class placement and should not be the only form of placing into transferable courses. Besides that, IVC demonstrates all the qualities of a #1 transfer rate school. The professors are amazing.
108. Although IVC is excellent for students who want to transfer to a four year ‐such as myself‐ where IVC shines is in its faculty and programs offered. The personal growth I have acquired from just one year at IVC is astounding, much of which can be attributed to Gary Rybold and Forensics, as well as student government. The faculty are excellent as well, all of them having contributed to my bettering in some way as professionals in their fields from Professor Felder to Tseng to Etter to Long to Fahimi (I'm sorry, I simply must acknowledge them all!) and many others. They are excellent and give real one on one attention and care about our learning. This is why I'm staying at IVC even though I'll be going to UCI as well. UCI is where I'll get my degree. IVC is where I'll learn and grow. If I could go back to when I graduated from high school and choose between a full ride scholarship to a top school and going to IVC, I would hands down pick IVC.‐Chris xxxxxx (Yes, this is supposed to be anonymous, but I WANT my name on it)
109. Some Professor's in the math and bio department need to be re‐evaluated
110. Please flow the inputs and recommendations of the students carefully.
111. I am taking the Math Modules and I am really glad I attend to all of the modules. Unfortunately, I have heard from my Professor Erbas‐White theses modules will be canceled. I highly recommend to keep these classes. I know a lot of other students they took the module and it helped them a lot. Thank you.
112. Overall it's good, but a 3d design professor treat student not fair. I wish there can be more choice in the cafeteria and sometimes the cooling system in the building is too cold.
113. Love the campus, great staff and perfect size‐not too big or too small.
114. Counselors have been more than Helpful and Friendly
115. The only main dissatisfaction I have about IVC is the summer school process and schedule. It's not fair to the students who have late registration, and therefore, are unable to sign up for the classes they need to take. IVC does not make it clear what the priority is based on, and for that, I am very upset. Also, because most classes are longer in length, it is almost impossible to take more than two classes per summer session because otherwise, the timings tend overlap.
116. I have attended IVC since 11 believe it or not. I have been back and forth, decided and undecided on which career path to take. I had pictured myself becoming a court reporter and after two years with incompleted units at IVC, I decided to leave and attended South Coast College of Court Reporting. After several years of typing shorthand on a stenographer, I later was diagnosed with carpel and the doctors advised me to take another career path. So I then went back to IVC in 2000 and completed my AA degree, transferred to CSUF and recieved my B.S. in Adolescent Studies in 2004. I am now a paraeducator working with children with severe handicap. At this time I am back at IVC to complete courses that are required to apply for the Master's Program at CSDH, Occupational Therapy. I've come across many caring and genuine professors that teach with their hearts, not just their minds! Thank you to all the professors that encouraged and supported me in my educational goal!
117. My experience at Irvine Valley College has been a quite range of enjoyable memories/moments, and other memories that have been really horrifying. It's very frustrating that the science teachers (anatomy, physiology) professors are out to make students lives difficult and teach the material at a graduate level course when these courses are for those students that are right out of high school. I have seen favortism take place in these fields, and some professors who are only at IVC due to having a tenure track, and don't really want to teach the material. I have an undergrad degree, and have gone back to school to pursue my prereq's to get into graduate school. Due to the science teachers at Irvine Valley College in making the exams difficult for students to do well and get a decent grade, lack of teaching, I now attend another community college that I am 2 with their strong science teachers who take pride in helping students learn, and don't trick students on exams. I am pleased with Irvine Valley College's Math professors, and Sociology professors. There are fair and make learning fun.
118. Some teachers/professors have provided insightful information to go along with the direct class material, such as life experiences relevant to the class subject. It's helpful learning more than just basic information that seems to be nothing more than repeated information straight from the book used in class. Any way of improving this further would be great. Some negatives ‐ too much eating, drinking, and gum chewing in many classrooms. Too many people with computers in the classrooms doing things on it unrelated to that class. In some classes, many people show up late or skip class without being penalized for it. Any way of cutting down on these kinds of distractions would be great.
119. Please improve the blackboard website with things like and interactive calendar students can add their schedules in and get more organized.
120. My experience here at Irvine Valley College has been a good one. I realized that..how the teachers perform really determine who wants to show up to class and learn, if the teachers are boring and just lectures no one cares to show up to class and learn. Fun teachers usually have the class with most of his/her students showing up ready to learn and be active.
121. If you park behind B buildings for night classes. It usually is somewhat dark in the parking lot. I've always come around 6pm and park in Staff parking lot but if you are a female and missed the staff parking lot you might have an issue walking to your car after night class.
122. most of all teachers are well educated, motivated to teach, very helpful
123. So far it has been a very successful experience, thank you for the effort and keep up the good work, I went to a few college campuses to visit that made me very proud of IVC campus , staff and professors
124. Wonderful experience, I have passed along nothing but good comments to friends and family about this college!
125. Overall I'm satisfied with courses and instructors. However there are courses that are required to complete for my certificate are not available at IVC. I strongly recommend that the required courses should be available for those offered programs.
126. IVC has really expanded and I like that.
127. I have been 2 with my overall experience at IVC thus far.
128. great professors, great facility and great class size
129. I think too many people smoke outof the buildings. For non smoker, this is an issue.
130. There should be signs in ALL parking lots stating the policy of head‐in parking only. I was disappointed and surprised to receive a $20 parking ticket for breaking a rule that I did not even know of. In addition, policies regarding the establishment of California residency should be made more clear. Meeting the necessary requirements to prove my residency status was a difficult and confusing process, during which I was given different information by various staff members in the admissions office.
131. I suggest that need more parking lot. Financial office faculty is very unpleasant for every time I visitied.
132. I'm disappointed about the class size. When my enrollment window opened up and I went to add the class I needed, it was already full and would not let me enroll. I think this problem needs to be resolved.
133. Overall, I enjoy being a student at IVC. Instructors have been very helpfull and have gone out of the way to assist me when i've needed help. The only problems that I've had was dealing with the Financial Office. At times, the employees, not the students, have been rude and are limited in provided information. I always feel uncomfortable walking into their office. They make feel like if im illeterate. The students have provided me with more information, including work study, something that the regular staff failed to mentioned. The Financial Office is the only office I dislike entering. Overall, my experience at IVC has been great!
134. I think the EOPS Program needs to seriously re‐evaluate their checklist of what allows you to qualify for their services. I also think the dance program is HIGHLY under‐funded in comparison to the theatre department...it is very unfair and I do not understand it at all. Feel free to email me further on either of these topics.
135. thank you for your services!
136. Financial Aid office is disorganized and rude
137. I think the one thing that has truly enriched my experience at Irvine Valley College is becoming a member of Phi Theta Kappa. I am very glad that the college supports this program. My biggest issue with IVC, however, is that the No Smoking within X number of feet from buildings is not strictly enforced. I don't mind if other people smoke because that's their choice, but I don't think any nonsmoker should have to inhale secondhand smoke.
138. The college is nice, clean and has preferable class sizes.
139. ivc is great
140. It has good education for a cheap price. The instructors are adequate in their knowledge, and the classes are conducted in a fine manner. I don't really feel a community in all my classes. I think the term community college is very misleading. But overall, the education was okay, and I'm ready to move on to a university. Thanks very much.
141. The teachers here are amazing. A lot of the teachers are the most intelligent people I've ever met and I've been to two other colleges. Definitely awesome!
142. Math Teaching department needs to be checked, especially the lower‐division math levels. As a tutor, I find that there are certain professors that the tutees rant about, and it is very disappointing to see so many (math) professors not giving the students the strong fundamentals of math. It's just not fair for the students to miss out on the essential building blocks of math. It just catches up to them as they advance into higher math levels.
143. I wish the desktops and counters in the classes were better maintained. A lot of times they are dirty. Being an overweight person I wish the sitting in some of the classrooms were not attached to the desks. I am unable to take some classes due to this issue.
144. It has been a really great experience and I have come a long way. Thank You! :‐)
145. I had problems of parking. I hope it's getting better.
146. Professor Brent Rodmann is a great professor! He was willing to correct my paper after his class for an hour and half!! It was not his official hour anymore. But he was willing to help student for everything he could. He is a great great teacher! And very funny and knowageble.
147. I think that the counselors are very knowledgeable in information given. I think that there should be better sources online to help students transfer without seeking help from a counselor. Such as Out of State requirements for transfer students.
148. I love IVC and have had a wonderful time here :)!
149. You guys are doing a great job. You have everything I might ever need in order to accomplish my goals and you have the staff to help me with it. Thank you.
150. I am currently enrolled in a 2nd 8 week class & this is my first class at IVC so I don't think I've ben a student there long enough know about the campus but I did my best. So far, I really like my instructor. I am also enrolled in 2 summer classes at IVC because of the reputation of the instructors who are teaching the courses I'm taking. I hope that what I hear about IVC is true.
151. How can we improve parking for IVC students so that we, the students are not always running late to class due to the parking lots? Why is there a no backing into a parking space rule? Is it extremely harmful? How can we lower the costs of books & materials? In the future will there be more options to take night class on campus? Lastly, how can I find out who my counselor is? Thank you
152. Your newest professor for sociology is amazing!!
153. It would be helpful to increase the number of science programs for adults returning to school, unemployed adults and/or second career adults.
154. Yes, the Administration and Records requires a lot of improvements. One for example, only 1 person, this lady who has what I think is a Russian accent is the best worker at the computers where students can in person register. The rest of the workers at the Administration and Records type very slow and they are slow workers in general, which makes the process of getting something complete take a longer time than needed. Overall other than the employee I described, the rest of them have so far sided against students from what I have seen. For example, one lady, the employees who student's go to to register in person have to get permission from her, has done whatever it was necessary to screw over students and I have seen it in person and heard the situation in person.
155. Not much to say; just that IVC is a great school and I hope it continues to stay this way if not get better. But I would definitely recommend anyone looking to go to a good community college to IVC. I feel safe and secure here, way different atmosphere from Riverside.
156. It would mean a lot to me if staff was advised not to lick their fingers when turning book pages or handing out paperwork. Also, I would like it if teachers could order sick students to go home. Every time I step foot in a classroom I get sick because of infected people. I cannot keep up with school work after being ill for a week and this is the biggest complaint I have when attending school.
157. Overall, my experience here at IVC has been very positive. The faculty is knowledgable and helpful as are the personnel at the CalWORKs office. People have been eager to see me succeed and that has helped me carry on even when personal issues become pressing. I have really enjoyed my time here and am trying to get my son interested in joining the campus! Keep up the good work.
158. I took almost all of my prerequisite courses at IVC. I have throughly enjoyed my studies here
159. really great environment to get credits to transfer to a four year
160. I am a working adult and I would like to be able to take classes at night at a slower pace (once a week). I did Spanish 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B. I wish you had Spanish 3A and 3B at night. Like most of my classmates, I can only allow one night per week for classes. I will not be able to continue next year if you don't have night time classes. Thanks.
161. Being here at IVC has been a good experience. I hope they do their best as well as i will to be able to help me transfer.
162. Teachers are great. Always encouraging, and understanding. Love being in class. I love being inpired to be the best.
163. I am glad I have chosen to attend IVC.
164. This is my first semester and i really enjoy the teachers i have.
165. everything are most great
166. i think the cafeteria could be better in every aspect, from the menu to the service and management. the coffee cart could be turned into something more, maybe even serving snacks and sandwiches like Saddleback college in mission viejo. i also believe that advanced classes should be presented more frequent. more classes in summer sessions. MAP on my‐site should be completed and should be upgraded from beta version with all the buggs and errors fixed.
167. I would like to see more night/evening classes available.
168. Financial Aid officer was very rude and disrespectful and also one of the counselor I had was very impatient not willing to help at all.
169. The campus is very divided on ethnic grounds.
170. This survey took longer than 20 minutes. The campus' biggest problem/drawback is that it does no enforce rules against smoking. People crowd around building entrances and smoke at all hours of the day, it invades the space of individuals whom choose not to smoke or inhale second hand smoke.
171. I am satisfied taking class at Irvine valley college. I took all the requirments and enjoyed taking class here, but I believe writing lab's service needs to be changed because students who dont speak english are not treated fairly at lab by the instructors. Some of them were not fair while describing the mistakes of an essay. I believe they need encourage students not discouraging them writing, since writing is an essential skill to learn. Also, I think the food of the caferteria is not healthy and not appetiting. These problems I think need to reconsider for all.
172. Faculty and staff are excellent. Especially the bio and chem professors. Campus life is wonderful. Also, the new performing art center is divine.
173. EOPS has been an amazing program to me. The counselors in the EOPS office have always been so friendly and helpful; namely Sylvia, and Tam Do is great too. Also, I have really appreciated the timeliness and efficiency of the financial aid office. They are always very good at getting back to you and helping you out and covering all the bases and making sure you have everything you need and are knowledgeable of the processes and policies of the financial aid program.
174. I know that I made the right choice by comming to IVC. Thanks for everything.
175. Please fire Professor Klein (the Spanish teacher) if you haven't already. She pushes her politics on you, and she makes poor grading desitions. <‐‐‐Hint: Don't push your politics on students when we pay the teachers to teach us Spanish...
176. I had good time in IVC campus. Even the instructors are very helpful while answering the problems.
177. Overall, I can honestly state that it has been a fairly pleasant experience. But I am also looking forward to moving onto bigger things in life. 
178. My experience here at IVC has been so heart‐warming both in academics and in athletics (WOMEN'S SOCCER) and I'm really going to miss it here when I finally transfer :(
179. I think we need more parking lots.!!!
180. I attended a jr college previously but did not find the same resources that re available to me here at IVC. I am definetly very happy here.
181. Im taking online classes
182. Writing 2 in IVC is difficult compared to the other classes.
183. I was concerned about attending the college and instead chose to attend IVC's sister school, Saddleback. But have now switched over and truly appreciate the help that Irvine Valley College has given me in all aspects of my education, career goals, and personal communication with others.
184. no it is a good school
185. Currently am really peeved at the library's overdue book/re‐check out policy. Should be explained in when students are checking out materials ‐‐ I understand theory of re‐shelving policy on overdue books, before they can be re‐checked out by the same student, but it really is frustrating at the end of the term when papers are due and the books are needed! I know ignorance of the policy is no excuse, but I just wanted to vent! Seems like a ridiculous use of limited personnel resources to re‐shelve a book for a day, just for the same student to walk back in on the next to check it out ‐‐ especially at the end of term, flexibility of policy should be reviewed.
186. this is my first semester here and i really like it. i've transferred from cal state fullerton because the tuition is extremely high so i decided to get my general basic studies done cheaper at IVC. all counselors are very helpful and i have plenty of FREE available access to computers and counselors.
187. Thank you.
188. There are some really good teachers and some that are not so great.
189. Parking and classes are very impacted... However, I like the smaller college campus size, compared to say Saddleback or OCC because there's a sense of community and closeness here. I hope my contribution helped in assessing what needs to be improved here at IVC. Have a wonderful day.
190. Overall, my experiences at IVC have been enjoyable. The school has offered classes that I needed to take although I wish it could have offered the last class I needed to finish my certificate program during fall semester instead of having me wait til spring semester to take the class. I have had issues with people smoking so close to the buildings and parking has become difficult since the campus has gone under construction so hopefully that situation will be remedied soon.
191. Admissions & Records people always seem to make it like it is such a burden to work with students. The same goes for those in the Bursar's Office which makes a really bad environment at IVC.I wish there was more school spirit.
192. We need more space for study rooms and education about library manner.
193. I think Writing Center is horrrible. I like saddleback writing center better, where they help more than writing center form IVC. Some teachers in writing center do not respect students. The way they treated student discourage student to become better writer.
194. Very helpful and courteous staff. I have really enjoyed my experience at IVC and look forward to continuing my education.
195. IVC is where serious college begins. My overall experience here at IVC is very helpful. taking CS 1 and CS 102 helped me a lot, it gave me direction on what to major in. the counselors are very helpful. IVC is definitely a part of my academic success.
196. I have had a great experience here at Irvine Valley College these past three years. Most of the faculty have been very understanding and nice to me, and that has made me feel very comfortable and safe to know that here people understand me better than any other schools have in the past.
197. Could you please increase writing lab hours in weekends and evenings? Counselor's hours are not convenient for at home mothers because of their kids' schedules. In addition, if you include more online courses, evening and early morning courses, we could finish our degrees in short time because we have kids. Thank you for giving this opportunity to share our comments with you.
198. I would like to see class syllabus posted online along with class listings. I think this will greatly aid students in their class selection. I would also like to see required material for each course posted along as well. Some of these textbooks are very expensive, this will give the students enough time to obtain used copies from elsewhere and in the process helping the environment (even the used copies in the IVC bookstore are expensive compared to online prices). And finally, please do upgrade your servers for MySite. They are extremely slooow especially when working with MyPlans.
199. The main thing that I am dissatisfied with is registration dates because even though I'm a returning student, I keep getting late registration dates. Therefore the classes I want/need to take are always full.
200. Jerry McGrath and Kurt Meyer have been the most inspiring, knowledgeable and passionate teachers that I have ever had. They are each both masters of their subjects which made their classes so enjoyable.
201. The new buildings are fantastic...just give back the parking spots!
202. even though my classes are very hard and i have to do al lot of things, i really enjoy my time and i am happy that I study in the IVC. Thank you
203. I usually attend Saddleback but took an online class at IVC because it was available at it was a better class than offered at Saddleback
204. Parking fine far too high. Made one mistake of not putting permit in window. Very unfair. Very disappointed.
205. more variety of classes, like saddleback.
206. I do have a request that Saddlback teachers need to go under some sort of review. Majority of teachers at Saddleback are great, but in my experience I have had a few teachers who are a big dissapointment not fulfilling any subject teaching at all
207. I only took one class this semester, a statistics class with Professor Hochwald, and he was one of the best instructors I've ever had.
208. I wanted to nominate a teacher for the teacher of the year award, but you must not currently be a student. I do not like this. I have had a teacher for 3 classes and would like to nominate him, but I can not due to this rule. But besides that, I love IVC!
209. I greatly appreciate the time and effort the counselors put into helping students.
210. The staff is very helpfull
211. I like IVC a lot better than Saddleback
212. Mr. Kil is the greatest professor ever. He is genuine and intelligent. He is the best teacher by whom I have ever taught. His writings are laconic, humerous, and flexible. Best best best.
213. Someone needs to watch what the Professors say to students. Sometimes they go too far in what they say in their lectures and can be biased. Also, we need more counselors that have much experience.
214. I love the environment of the school. It really feels like the students that attend IVC are there to succeed and progress.
215. The teachers and the staff are wonderful minus a few bad apples. The parking is horrible. It takes me at least 15 minutes to find a parking spot. There is too much construction going on and there are too many staff parking spots.
216. Please change the lawns to drought tolerant landscaping. 2. LPA is a great design firm, continue using them for new buildings 3. Consider adding some affordable apartments on site for professors 4. The Real Estate Department is great; teachers are affable, informed, and eager to teach. I am impressed. 5. The President should write a blog 6. Consider Community Service projects such as having students create financial literacy posters that would go in County Health Care waiting rooms and on the back of county checks to low income persons 7. Pair up your child development center with United Cerebral Palsy which is looking to develop a new child care center that would serve roughly 120 children (1/3 being special needs). It would be a great opportunity to become a model for how child care providers can serve their own special needs children. (I volunteered recently with ULI to help UCP look at the feasibility of such a project; I am a City Planner with the City of Irvine; Omar Masry {though this project was an independent volunteer exercise}). 8. I like this survey; well done. The bathrooms need a bit of work; otherwise the campus is great. 10. Try to LEED EBOM Certify your library and new buildings 11. Thanks!
217. I love the college a great school to be a part of!
218. thank you for helping me with all the requirements to get into my dream school ucla!
219. I have been out of college for quite some time and IVC was my first experience in over ten years and I love the campus and staff. I belive they are overqualified for JC level teaching but they have never acted as such. They are very passionate about what they teach and it is reflected in the level of quality they expect from us and give us. I love the small campus, it's very functional and has everything I am looking for without being overwhelming.
220. I've been happy here
221. All professors at IVC are eager to teach and attempts their best to help the students as much as possible!
222. It is a really great school! I enjoy taking classes there. The teachers are (for the most part) always really great and the campus is beautiful.
223. IVC is by far the best community college I have had experience with. The campus is not hectic, is well kept (I love the new buildings!), and the professors that I have taken were all very knowledgeable and kind. There were only two things that would have made my time here better. I would have liked it if you offered a better variety of classes, but that was never too much of a hindrance to me. More frustrating were my experiences with the counselors. Three out of four visits did not help me at all. And one woman even raised her voice in a very rude manner. My last counseling appointment with Tam Do, was very helpful, however. But that was the only one. I would strongly suggest a good look at that department.
224. I am thankful to the staff as well as the students for taking part in my academic career however, I believe that the prices IVC is demanding for a select number of their classes (namely in Math and Science) are somewhat overpriced for a student like me; $100 does not grow on trees, and more importantly $160 for the book for the previously mentioned $100 class will not fall from the sky and land in my lap. In fact, $260 is 2/3 of one paycheck for me and what I assume to be a large percentage of the IVC student community. Because I live at home during this time I do not believe I qualify for financial aid, despite the fact that my parents expect me to pay for my schooling. I suggest a financial aid or at least a program directed toward those less apt to pay for their IVC enrollment to be formatted and put into action. Or perhaps a book trade day at IVC where students can trade books with one another in the attempts to save valuable dollars. Thank you for your time and consideration.
225. I think adding more counselors on campus and adding Friday for counseling time will be great.
226. The staff is very rude. The counslars don't want to help you they just say look @ the form. Which I'd Already done before cumin to them with my questions. The lady in the tutorin center does not speak by English it's hard to understand her sometimes the guy is there with her has no pacients and mean to the people there.
227. overall my experence at this school is good.
228. Financial Aid personnel are very inpersonable. My counselor did not communicate with me until after deadlines had passed. I keep finding myself asking the Veterans Counselor information on financial aide topics when I should be able to talk to my financial aid counselor. I recommend posting IVC's deadlines along with the FASFA information and deadlines.
229. thanks
230. i love college
231. Technology in classrooms, library, and labs should be more up‐to‐date. 2)There should be more environmental studies classes and activities on campus. 3) Honors Students need a bigger and better Honors Lounge. 4) Honors students URGENTLY need more honors counselors who have more counseling hours. 5) The Cafeteria should have more variety and better quality of food. 6) There MUST be provision of scholarship opportunities and internships for international students. 7) Effort and money should increase towards ATEP, they are doing a great job!
232. Good experience physically, mentally, and the environment is welcoming. I've attended other Jr. Colleges and they are a little intimidating, but IVC is contrary. Teacher are well trained and some expect more than from you which is good.
233. I think Irvine Valley College should have more clubs and activities for its students. I don't hear about such things till the day of the event. There is not a wide variety of clubs.
234. Things could be much better. I wish that I could have a closer tie in with the campus, but it just isn't happening. There's too much division among students and nothing to tie us back together. There's no reason for a mascot or anything of the like when there is no scholastic identity. My veganism is also seemingly structurally frowned upon. There's really nothing offered in my direction with the cafeteria or at the coffee stand and the various vending machines peppered throughout the campus. I really don't feel welcome at this school until I meet the teachers and usually make friends with them.
235. I have only had one bad experience at Irvine Valley College. It was with a professor names Robbi Nester. She did not seem to want to make me a better; but instead, she always put me down and told me horrible I was at writing.
236. it's good
237. great community college...just too many asians..
238. how bout some comfortable chairs
239. we need more club fairs!
240. Everything else is PERFECT. I loved to recommand IVC to anyone! However, i feel very unsafe when i'm in campus at night. Especially, after my night class which ends at 10:00P.M. i get really scared on the way to the parkit lot. There are not enought lights in the campus or in parking lot. and for Admissions and Records Office, there should be more people helping students. especially in the beginning of the semester! oh my.... i waited for 2 hours! due to the long long lines. Also in the bookstore!!! i 8 why our bookstore hired a old ladies.... they are very nice but very slow. i get mad whenever i see a long huge lines at the book store and the ladies there are trying to be nice so talking to every single students while cashing out! either hire more people (just at the beginning of the semester) or hire someone who's very fast! Overall, i love IVC!!! I was helped in so many ways! and right now i'm almost ready to transfer!! thank you :)
241. ‐I thought too much constructions have going on at same time.‐I need more cheap range of warm food [not snack] with variety for more light meal in cafeteria. ($1‐2)‐I hope to be easy to access with bicycle in campus. There are too much place that bike can
242. Some of the teachers i have met were pretty irresponsible for the class time, informing dismissed classes, active feedback, maintaining blackboard. Personaly, i think those are more important than the knowledge they already have.
243. Irvine Valley College would be a better place if the faculties were more helpful and would try to figure out students â€TM needs.
244. There is not much of a social life. It is the main reason I want to go to Santa Monica College instead. I try taking the initiative, but a lot of people are hard to connect with. People don't even smile or say hi to each other. It's depressing. Otherwise the education is awesome, and I live right nearby, so why not?
245. I understand due to budget restrictions many of the Computer Science/Programming courses have been cut from the Course Catalog (availability).I would be very interested in taking courses in ASP.NET, SQL, XML, and many of the other up‐and‐coming languages out there. As a web applications developer these courses would be a great asset to my current job :).
246. Some teachers are very biased and they reflect bias in their grading process which is very unfair. 247. The majority of the students, although high achievers in grade, are half‐witted.
248. The offices at IVC should be open till 5 pm on Fridays and till 1 pm on Saturdays for the students who are busy the whole week and want to do their works on weekends. Also the Parking lots should be extended and staff parking should be reduced. Some instructors speak very fast and make it hard for non English speakers to understand the materials. They cover a lot of material in a single class session. IVC Tutoring Center and the Health care hours should be extended.
249. Im proud to say that Im a student at IVC, and its a school I call my second home. Just need some assistance in making myself a full time student.
250. I fill we should an NO smoking campus! Other then that I. V. C. is a Great place to learn. I really love the staff here, and they so helpful.
251. I feel that the classes and teachers are, for the most part, pretty good. I have learned new things at IVC and the courses have been effective. However, I feel that there is little student life at IVC. The students are not interested in having a “college experience” so it is difficult to have a social life outside of class (with other students).
252. The only thing that should change is the price of books in the bookstore!
253. Your doing a great job
254. thank you guys for your existance
255. I've had mostly all great and rewarding experiences here at IVC and look forward to many more. Thank you.
256. Take away the thought of peope transferring in two years No One i know has been able to get out of ivc in two years. Its ridiculous
257. I love IVC's faculties!! They are so nice! I wish IVC could offer more majors and more spaces for art major.
258. Hopefully, there are more classes open during in the morning schedule...
259. I have enjoyed my time here at IVC. I love the small campus, very un‐intimidating and has an at home feel. The staff has been respectful. I attended night and weekend classes and the Professors are wonderful. I also love the smaller class sizes! I do wish there was more night class availability times for certain courses. Overall... its been great.
260. Actually, I am really satisfied with my campus life in IVC. Most instructors always try to help students, and from a organizing class schedule I was able to accomplish my goal in IVC which is to transfer to a university and get a IGETC certification. Safey, clean, and the place for students, this is a IVC where I attend.
261. I love going to IVC. I am in both EOPS and CARE. The CARE program is the most amazing program I have ever been exposed to. Parisa Soltani helped me get my educatonal and career goals on track. Because of her and the CARE program my life is progressing in the right direction.
262. I'm enrolled in ESL classes I admire the patiency of ESL teachers, they are good and listening at your needs. I find it difficult when I go to other centers like Administration offices, counselling and tutoring. People there are not so patient and they are not good at listening and attending at your needs. They rush me and I always leave with little or no information at all. I would also like to encourage fast service at the book shop at the beginning of the semester. My feet ache of standing in a very long line with only one or two cashiers. This is the same as the Administration office. Sometimes I find out that going to carrer counselling doesn't help because the last counseller I saw last time seemed like she didn't know what options I had about my carrer plan. She kept on flipping the school catalogue so may time and she could not make up her mind. Tha Math center is very small and it seems like the tutors there don't have patiency for slow learning students.
263. IVC has made a huge difference in my life. I highly recommend this college to all my friends and their families.
264. I feel that IVC has done a good job keeping this college up to date and maintaining it. I just feel that it needs to improve the way you get the information out there about clubs etc
265. i'm very happy here at ivc
266. good college and teachers
267. So far, it has been a wonderful experience. I have attended a few other community colleges prior to transferring to Irvine Valley College and I am most satisfied with everything IVC has to offer compared to the other colleges I've been to.
268. Parking is horrible! make these random statues, when wwe could expand parking for students
269. I think IVC is awesome
270. teachers are engaged with their students and care much about what they do...specifically Dr. Taylor, Mr. Etter, Mrs. Loeffler and Jerue
271. I think building a new parking structure would be great
272. Most of the teacher's I've had have been very good, I have really enjoyed all the classes that I've taken, even in the subjects I dont generally like. I especially liked Priscilla Ross, she was outstanding! 273. In previous semesters, I have been delighted with the calibre of the teachers and their commitment to the growth of their students. This experience was not like that. Although our instructor was well qualified and has a wealth of knowledge, on the issues of connecting with students and utilizing optimal teaching pedagogies she was woefully inadequate. This was very disappointing and as a result our class shrank to merely a handful of us. I would hope she could benefit from professional development and from the involvement of her department chair in observing her teaching. I would not recommend this class to any student who asked me. I had been looking forward for weeks to this class and stuck it out to the bitter end. This is a painful indictment as I love the subject matter.
274. I've had amazing experience with teachers and my classes. The only thing I would say is I wish it was easier to meet people/there were more student activities.
275. Instead of building and putting in new statues and art pieces you should be using that money for keeping transfer agreements with universities and other schools. In this time of economic trouble you people waste our and the governments money on crap to look at when you should be using it for its purpose: helping us succeed.
276. Some of the instructors are dissapointingly poor, while other are excellent. My speech instructor Ms. Jen Paige, is an excellent teacher and I have learned alot. On the other hand my World HIstory teacher, Mr. John Stahler, is very biased, and I am learning a minimal amount of information is his class. A revision in teaching staff would be an EXCELLENT addition to the well being of IVC.
277. There arent anything i can comment since the campuse did such a good job
278. Irvine Valley College is one of the best community colleges I have visited. I love the smaller classes and how teachers really try to form a unique relationship with their students. I feel that teachers make you feel comfortable and the learning experience is much more pleasant.
279. As a first year student, generally I satisfied from IVC and I appreciate faculty's work ,but the only thing that I found unfair in college is Cafeteria which doesn't provide good customer service.
280. there is not that much availability of classes, like they have in saddleback, and if we took all our classes in saddleback .. at the end they wont accept them as i understand from the student talk
281. Irvine valley police is a joke. Unreasonably giving me tickets left and right.
282. I believe that IVC has provided me with exceptional opportunities that will assist me in creating a better future for myself consisting of success and happiness. I would just like to add that I am a freshman at Tustin High School and am part of the early college program so some of these questions do not apply to me. However, I have taken 7 classes so far and each of them have taught me so much. Thank you. =] 283. Irvine Valley College is a great school. It has helped me with my study skills. The courses that I have taken thus far are of great standards. I have very little complaints about Irvine Valley College.
284. This college rocks ! :)
285. I really enjoy coming to school everyday, this campus is great, and it keeps looking better! :)
286. att
287. reduced the internatinal students tution and provide more activities for international students and give them more assitances for the class and somehow more respect
288. Please get rid of the math teacher F. Fazelli. She has little respect for her students and is a terrible math teacher.
289. Parking is a little bit of a bother, but there is no harm in walking. Information for upcoming events in the performing arts must be advertised more.
290. I want IVC to follow and strict about rule of no smoking area.
291. The overall experience I have had here at Irvine Valley College has been amazing. The faculty members are genuinely caring people who really go above and beyond their duties as a teacher and have become life coaches and mentors for me. All except one very narcissistic professor who doesn't seem to care about the students but only about himself (his pay, his life, his problems) he constantly talks about those things and when students need his help with class related issues he is not very helpful, he passes along the duties to others such as tutors and when you approach him with personal problems he states that he doesn't care and that it wasn't his problem. I don't understand how a person like that works at such an excellent school. ASIVC is a great leadership program that I would enjoy working with again and other clubs are very helpful in networking, and helping out the community.
292. Every type of resource IVC offers have been a great help. Thank you!
293. nothing really. i really like this place.
294. Even though the parking spaces are hard to come by during the busier times of the day, I like that they are located close to the buildings and there isn't a far walk. The Professors I have had all really enjoy teaching and are very patient with the students. I would like to see the cafeteria offer more of a variety of ready made, quick and easy to eat hot food items; such as breakfast burritos, turkey burgers, things that don't require alot of fuss. Thank you IVC!
295. I love IVC, I feel so supported and hopeful whenever I go there. I love the atmosphere, thank you for everything, you guys do an excellent job there!
296. I had had great teachers so far except for one in my humble opinion and its been fun. The only thing is that I believe campus grounds sometimes get very dirty, and in parking lots cars should be watched more because I 8 how my new scratches and dents i have now since i have been attending IVC. All the staff at IVC is very friendly and helpful! Especially during first day of semester trying to find your way to clas. Thank tou!
297. I don't go to IVC but I do go to Saddleback college. 
298. No. this is a very good college to attend
299. Yes, IVC should not have a computer science professor teaching Math, even though a computer science major has a good background in Math, but they do not know how to teach the students, they know it for themselves. Please make sure that the school doesn't repeat this big mistake. Allowed the good math professors to teach more classes than have a computer science professor doing a bad job and letting the students frustrated with Math. Hope my appeal as a student at IVC will be considered. Thanks for the opportunity.
300. The counselors gave me completely contrasting information. They need to get together and decide on common advice and information so I'm not confused and angry every time I leave another counseling appointment.
301. It is great and I learn alot for the teachers.
302. More online classes, or general class availability. Do not ticket students for stupid things such as parking backwards, $20 for a college student is A LOT OF MONEY, sorry your precious campus police is too lazy to look at the other side of the car for the permit yet will get out and take their time to write a citation. Your bookstore is an absolute ripoff and charges MORE than retail price. If you want to help students, lower your prices! Thanks to IVC I can't afford some books and so I can't complete assignments.
303. Quality of professors varies greatly. I have had a few wonderful ones, and others that appear to lack the fundamental skills of the subject they are teaching.
304. Hi,I just say thanks for very special collge.I enjoyed alot there specialy music classes.
305. My only big complaint is that there aren't enough classes offered during the second sessions of Spring, but I'm sure there is good reason for that. At least I hope.
306. I was very pleased with my instructors (Tiongsen, Bauer, and Wheeler). I have learned a lot in my one semester at IVC. I only wish that there were more human anatomy and microbiology courses offered. Those are the main classes I need to take, but they're always all filled up by the time my registration date comes along.
307. Fair professors and nice atmosphere.
308. I am taking three classes. One of my current classes has given me the best experience of any college class, and another of my current classes has given me the absolute worst experience imaginable, so much so that I am choosing to fail that one.
309. Threre are many motivational and inspiring instructors such as Roy Bower.
310. everything at ivc has been amazing the classes are perfect. the teachers are very nice and help out. i've been to other jc's and none have had the great teachers that work here.
311. The online teachers are great. They repond quickly and help you out when you're stuggling when they know that you have been trying.
312. I would like better communication like extended office hours or a better way to get communication and help with registration. Thank You
313. I am happy to get back into college again. I feel very motivated and the counseling department has been great in creating an academic calendar for me so I know exactly what courses to take and when I can look forward to transferring to a four year university. 
314. Professor John Marr deserves a medal
315. Good college
316. Hi. I made a mistake with one section of my answers. The question pertained to my satisfaction with the Counseling Center and their hours. I believe I answered that I was ‐1 with the hours. However, I thought I was answering questions for the Counseling program connected to the Health Services group ‐ NOT the Counseling Center with the transfer/enrollment Counselors. So I wanted to retract my answer. I think the Counseling Center is fantastic. The hours are fine as they are open until 7p some nights, so that's great. Kudos to the Counseling Center for all the help they have given me through my transition back into college. Regarding the Health Services group and the counseling center there (therapists), I am disappointed that they don't have more availability for evening appointments. I've been referred off‐campus which will cost me a lot of money vs. a free service if I was able to come in an see someone during the day. I work full time, so this is not possible. I need to be able to see a IVC therapist/counselor in the evening or late afternoon. Also, it is too bad that the service is not provided over the summer months. Once a person gets into counseling, a summer 8‐10 week break, is not a good idea. That said, the people who are working the program are very nice and helpful ‐ just wish they had more appointment times available for part‐time evening students. Other than that ‐ i just want to say, IVC is really a great place. Thanks for all that everyone does!!!
317. I enjoy taking classes at IVC and have not one negative thing to say about the school. I think its a greta school and am satisfied with my decision to start taking classes there.
318. Dr. Elizabeth Chambers is an awesome Soc 1 teacher. She is very knowledgeable in her profession. She has taught me a lot and has opened my eyes to what is going on in society today and before.
319. My experience had been great so far. I would like to see more clubs and the student government to expand.
320. Overall, I am satisfied with most of services at IVC. However, I am disappointed when I had to study English in such a crammed classroom or with over 28 students in the conversation class. Moreover, when I didn't have enough choice within my available time (:00 to 2:30. I have two children to drop off and pick up), I just wanted to transfer to other college. Can you change the policy that international students can't take more than one online class? (I hope two can be possible.) The worst was the parking lot's narrow parking space and low security level(the other day, someone ruined my car with an strong adhesive.)
321. Very impressed with IVC. Having last attended college in the UK sixteen years ago, IVC has been an absolute pleasure to study at. Perhaps returning to education has increased my enthusiasm, but the teachers and facilities at IVC have been fantastic. Thank you! :)
322. Cafeteria food need to be up‐grade. It's not enough and variety. And Library hour need to be extended..
323. computer labs need to be enough..
324. I have had a very positive and rewarding experience here at IVC. I am so happy I decided to become a student at IVC. I've not only been able to learn much and advance my studies, but I've had the opportunity to meet many new people and share in many new experiences.
325. Saddleback is better, except in math. 
326. I had learned good understanding and excellent step‐by‐step learning method in the classes so far. I could focus better than the college I previously attended. The disappointments were the writing class that I was qualify at the assessment process was denied at the beginning of class. I don't think re‐assessment at the first day of the writing class is necessary because it will change the schedule that had planed before begin the semester. I could plan to work for a part time job if I knew I get deny at the first day of the semester. If that takes to deny the student who are qualified excites to attend on the first day of the class, the school should spend more attention to support the student for better writing in tutoring service that should be always available for the student; this is the true reason for the class. I think tutoring service need to improve more for the better availability for the students, also it could computerized to sign in and out for those tutoring classes. Thank you.
327. i don't people who smoke near the buiding. At least have the rule on those people.
328. I am a student at Saddleback College. As such I can only comment on Saddleback situations, as should reflect on this survey. The parking terrible, it is espically bad the first two to three and, the final week of any semester. However, the level of instructors is phenominal! This semester alone I have two doctors as my professors. I have been very impressed with the level of education that I have recieved from a community college.
329. Due to working full time and a job NOT understanding of missing work hours for school I would appreciate 6 or 7am classes and those in the evening to start at 7pm rather. Need financial aid as a part‐time student ‐ I'm told only full time students can acquire this. Need larger bookstore. Very much need parking at peak times. Need larger number of classes that fill up early.
330. A nice little college. Very peaceful.
331. Availability of piano practice facilities is limited, especially during times of music finals and performances. Science courses tend to fill up way too quickly denoting that there should be more than one course offered (ie. Chem 1B).
332. I have enjoyed my first semester at IVC and hope that the remainder of my time spent here remains as pleasant as it has been.
333. It would be nice to have 1 summer session instead of 2. 8 week summer sessions for Math and other science classes is not enough time to fully lean the material. 12 week sessions would be much better. 334. Ive had a great experience at IVC so far. Many great memories. 
335. IVC should offer more in‐demand classes... like Anatomy. These classes fill up far too quickly and have very small wait lists.
336. I think that it is a great oppurtunity for high school students to take classes at IVC through the Early College Program, and I am glad that IVC is offering these courses.
337. Keep up the good work, but stop giving me parking tickets!!!
338. The new artistic scuptures that are currently being placed around campus are beautiful. Finally there are some interesting things to look at rather than square buildings and sterile architechture. There should be more art on campus.
339. i am living a great experience here. I am studying and playing golf for IVC in the same time. I hope next year is going to be the same or even better.
340. Great school, passionate instructors, awesome staff. I love IVC.
341. personally i have found difficulty in finding help in developing an educational plan and getting finacial assistance.
342. I have been attending IVC since 2002 and I have noticed a definite change in teacher quality since I first started. As time has progressed, it has become harder and harder to find competent teachers, especially for the lower level classes. It has appeared to me that IVC has become the overflow facility for UCI's misfit professors. While some have been excellent, the majority have been difficult to learn from. One particular example is Dr. Whelchel who teaches history. His blatant disregard for the integrity of IVC's history department, coupled with his violent pushing of his political agendas forced me to wonder why he's allowed to teach an entry level American History class without teaching a single thing found in the course description. After several years here at IVC, I am now transferring to Embry‐Riddle Aeronautical University and am overall glad to have attended.
343. I throughly enjoyed my experience at IVC. I take classes at Saddleback right now and took Math 10 at IVC at my cousoler's suggestion. I am very happy that I took her advise. The way the professor taught the class, I was able to learn the material with little problems. My experience at IVC was very rewarding.
344. Community college might be a difficult place for professors, lecturers etc. Students might be young and inexperience, but there could be students who are older and experience. This kind of situation calls for more sensitivity on the side of the professors and lecturers. Many professors and lecturers have the required sensitivity and are wonderful and great but few need crash course on it.
345. I had been taking classes at IVC since 2003, while I was still a student at UC Irvine. When I graduated from UCI in 2004, I worked as an engineer for a year prior to returning to school to embark on a new career. Though I lived in Carson, which is 35 miles away, I commuted to IVC several times per week because of the quality of the college. My professors were instructors in every sense of the word; they cared for my success and they truly helped me succeed. Everyone in the administration office (bursar, registrar, financial aid, student health, etc.) was professional, and I always felt comfortable in seeking their assistance. I had an excellent experience during my years at Irvine Valley College, and it was largely due to the professionalism of the instructors and administration staff who make it a welcoming place. Next year, I will be starting dental school at New York University and though I am a graduate of UC Irvine, I feel that my education at IVC was the key in helping me get into professional school. I can't say enough about IVC. It is truly a great place to receive an education.
346. Why does demographics use a color white as a racial term, but asian latino pacific islander etc.. for non‐white races?
347. Great teachers
348. i love this school so much
349. I think IVC is a terrific school. However, there should be more honors classes available.
350. More parking please
351. I was very disappointed with my Math 10 instructor. He does not know how to teach. Since he is a part‐time faculty member, students are not given an evaluation therefore he will never change.
352. after 20 years of wonderign what I want to do for a living to make myself HAppy, IVC helped me find that career. Although, I am going to other schools, IVC is my home school and I plan on transfering from here. It has been more than just a college, it is a way of life. I now have now established a positive reputation and trust with my professors and students. I am very happy and proud to go to school here. I feel confortable I will reach my goals going to school here.
353. My experience at IVC, has been a pleasant one. The people are friendly, there's better parking (in comparison to Saddleback and OC,) the location, and most importantly the teachers are great!
354. I was ‐2 with the beverage vending machines on campus because every time I would try to buy, let's say, a vitamin water, the machine would say 'sold out.' That was when I was forced to buy a Coca‐Cola (I never drink soda). If the vending machine, however, did have a well‐stocked supply of beverages, I would sometimes put in $2.00 for a $1.50 drink, and there have been times where I would not receive my change back.
355. not really
356. It would be wise of you to find me and train me in the ways of undercover crime busting tactics. If not, find someone, for though nearly all things at IVC are great, drug related crime is still happening on campus.
357. I would like to see student parking become easier to find. I live 2 minutes from IVC and I still end up late to class, even if leaving 20‐30 minutes before class starts. Its horrible to see students circling around and around several times while there is lots of open faculty spots!! Also, Im still trying to figure out why there are ugly figures on some areas of the campus. They are not artistic in any way. Lastly, I would like to say that despite my previous comments, IVC is a great school to attend. There are many OUTSTANDING professors here. There are only a handful that this school could definitely do without.
358. Please add more time variety to the courses you offer.
359. I think IVC is great.
360. I can find classes here that I can't do at Saddleback. Since it is the sister school of Saddleback, I can take classes here to get into certification programs at Saddleback. Very Nice!!
361. The registrar office needs to improve their services with transcript request. They cash the money you send in but do not process the transcript request. When you call them after 1 week (10 business days) they say that they are busy. They need to work on being more efficient.
362. I know this is random, but I really don't think smoking should be banned on campus. I think it is completely unfair, and would make IVC a much worse place to attend school.
363. Would like an online statistics course (Intro to Statistics) that I do not need to come onto the campus. I will be unable to do that.
364. I'm really enjoying my studies and I'm impressed with the level of the knowledge of the professors.
365. It's been very pleasant. The employees are helpful and teachers are very nice. The campus has a good view of the mountains. I like the car fair and antique market on the weekends. The computer system for high school registration needs attention. I've had problems each of the past three semesters during registration. In all cases, the on‐line system didn't work, and I had to come into the office and stand in line. Twice I have been shut out of classes that filled between in the meantime.
366. Even though we are in final week, IVC library closes at the same time as usual.
367. I loved it and I'm so excited to transfer.
368. After going thorugh first semester of college in IVC, I'm over all satisfied. However, I wish we could have more diverse courses. For example, we only have Spanish, French, Chinease, and Japanese, but I wish we had Korean and German. Not only that, even in Literatures, history, and cultural studies, I think a little more of variety will make the college life very fun.
369. I think that IVC does offer a wide array of classes but i find that they fill up quite quickly and that more of those classes would be helpful.
370. I would like it if Staff were aloud to participate in clubs in the same way that faculty is. Some staff members are more passionate about the clubs than some faculty and just as responsible.
371. I have had three great years here and I am very sad to transfer and leave IVC.
372. Well done mates.
373. IVC worked for me.
374. I won't name names, but just want to say that our professors are at extremes: some are excellent, but others are disastrous. IVC is overall an excellent school for me, though, and it seems to be going well.
375. Katherine is the best gyrokinesis, yoga, and pilates teacher ever! Good job picking her.
376. I really enjoyed my classes this semester! My professors were very helpful. Thanks IVC!
377. My experience at IVC was great and hope to attend more classes there! :)
378. The parking is in need of a huge growth. I have to pay to park far from my class. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth to know that I have to pay each semester to walk a long distance every day with a heavy bag on my back. Maybe have a cheaper parking sticker for areas further from the building and a more expensive parking sticker for areas closer to the building? That way, if I have only one class, I will pay the cheaper price for further out, but if I have several classes, I can pay a couple bucks more to park closer that semester.
379. I was very pleasantly suprised at the quality of instruction and the fast pace of the curriculum in my beginning piano class. You exceeded my expectations, I plan to take additional classes in the future.