Climate assessment of Chippewa Valley Technical College

Abstract

This research studies the climate of Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire Wisconsin during September 2002. This study examined key elements within the current organizational climate of CVTC. The goal of this research project was to verify that the climate of CVTC is conducive to support the organizational values identified within CVTC and to support the fact that we are living by our values. Leadership, Faculty and Support Staff of Chippewa Valley Technical College were surveyed. The data was collected using a survey tool which was developed through collaboration between researcher, advisor and Administration of Chippewa Valley Technical College. A 40-item Likert scale survey was developed. Four hundred surveys were distributed to employees with at least one year of experience at CVTC. A response rate of 36.5% was achieved. Results were tabulated and statistical analysis was performed. This study found that the climate of Chippewa Valley Technical College is perceived by it’s members as a positive one. In addition, the statistical analysis completed would support that the climate is conducive to live up to CVTC’s values. Several items within the survey were statistically significant throughout the analysis and recommendations were made for improvements and follow up study in these specific areas.