SampleFocusGroupReport-CCSSE.doc

Focus Group Report Format: Summary of Project Introduction with list of outcomes Participant demographics Summary of findings within each outcome, including representative quotes, results of yes or no questions, and quantitative data Recommendations Sample Focus Group Report Summary of Project: [Name of College] held a series of focus groups in [months and year] involving various student populations represented at the college, including: day students, evening students, Russian students, previously enrolled students, and students from Johnson High School (a feeder school to the college). Through the focus groups, the college gathered information to help administrators, faculty, and staff. [List outcomes from discussion guide] Introduction [Name of College] held a focus group discussion with [number of students] students on [date]. The focus group was conducted as part of the College’s involvement in [name of initiative, if applicable]. Participants provided information in two ways: written responses and group discussion. The discussion was designed to gather information from the students in regard to the following outcomes: To understand what motivates students to pursue higher education To understand how students perceive the college’s effectiveness in meeting their needs To understand what impact responsibilities outside of school have on a student’s potential for academic success To understand the importance of various college services in helping students reach their academic goals To understand students’ academic experience at the college and what helps or hinders their success To understand the role of relationships in student persistence and success To understand what the college does well to help students succeed and what the college needs to improve to help students succeed Participant Demographics [Summarize data from response sheets in this section.] Ten participants took part in the focus group: Five women and five men 4 students were 18-21 years o