Spring 2025: Butte College Student-Parent Questionnaire (Understanding YOUR Needs as Student Parents)

Spring 2025: Student-Parent Questionnaire
Introduction
Wow, you made it in—impressive!

Thank you for taking the time to check out (and hopefully complete) this questionnaire, led by Dr. Shaun-Adrián Choflá as part of their sabbatical research on student-parents.

If you’re a Butte College student who is pregnant or parenting a child under 18, we’d love to hear from you! Your insights will help us better understand your needs and improve how we support you as a student-parent on campus.
Informed Consent
By completing this questionnaire, you are giving informed consent to participate. Participation is entirely voluntary, and you may discontinue the survey at any time if you choose not to proceed. However, all questions in the survey must be completed for submission. Your responses are confidential and will only be used for research purposes. No personally identifying information will be shared, and data will be reported in aggregate form to protect your privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about the study, you are encouraged to contact Dr. Shaun-Adrián Choflá directly at choflash@butte.edu

The survey should take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

Your time and input are greatly appreciated in helping to better understand the needs of you, as a Butte College student parent.
Demographic Information (Background)
1. What is your age?*

Under 2020-2526-3031-3536 and older
2. What is your gender identity?*

FemaleMaleNon-binaryGenderqueerGenderfluidAgenderTwo-SpiritTransgender Male/TransmasculineTransgender Female/TransfeminineQuestioningPrefer not to sayPrefer to self-identify in the space below
If "Prefer to self-identify," please specify:
3. What is your marital or relationship status?*

SingleMarried/PartneredPolyamorousDivorced/SeparatedWidowedOther
If Other, please specify:
4. What is your current academic status (this semester) at Butte College?*

Full-time student (12 or more units per semester)Part-time student (11 or fewer units per semester)Not currently enrolled, but planning to returnOther
If Other, please specify:
5. Are you the first in your family to attend or complete a college degree??*

No, others in my family have attended and completed a college degreeYes, first to attend and complete a college degreeYes, I will be the first to complete a college degree
Questions About Your Child/Children
6. How many children under the age of 18 are you currently raising?*

Pregnant with my first childOneTwoThree or moreOther
7. What are the ages of your children under 18? Please do not enter names.*
i.e. Child 1 age: ;Child 2 age (if applicable): ;Child 3 age (if applicable):
8. Do any of your children have special needs or mental health concerns?*

Yes, one or more diagnosed special needsYes, one or more mental health concernsYes, but nothing diagnosedd by a medical doctor or mental health practitionerNo, neither of these
9. Does your child/children attend school, daycare, or any early education programs?*

Yes, full-time school (child care, T-K, Pre-K, elementary, high school, etc.)Yes, part-time school or child careNo, they stay at homeOther
If Other, please specify:
Challenges Faced as a Student-Parent
10. Have you experienced housing or food insecurity in the past year?*

Yes, bothYes, housing insecurityYes, food insecurityNo, neither of these
11. How difficult is it for you to attend classes due to your parenting responsibilities?

1

2

3

4

5

1 is Not Difficult, 5 is Very Difficult
12. What are the biggest challenges you face balancing both school AND parenting?*
13. Have you utilized any mental health services at Butte College? If not, why?*
14. If mental health services for your child were more accessible—such as being offered on the Butte College campus through a third-party provider—would you utilize them?*

YesNo
15. Would you be interested in joining a student-parent support network/club? (Yes/No)*

YesNoUnsure
Resources & Support
16. What additional resources would you like to see implemented at Butte College to support student-parents?*
17. What would be the most helpful change Butte College could implement to support you and your family system?*
18. Which of the following resources would be most helpful to you? (Select all that apply.)

Parenting Resource Hub: A dedicated space (both online and on campus) where student-parents can access childcare resources, workshops, financial aid information, and study spaces designed for parents with children.Parent Support Networks: A peer community for student-parents that includes mentorship programs, social meetups, online discussion groups, and advocacy opportunities to connect with other parenting students.Flexible Attendance Policies: A formal policy allowing student-parents to request flexibility when missing class due to a sick child, daycare closure, or other caregiving emergency, with options for makeup work or remote participation.On-Campus Childcare Expansion: More childcare availability on campus, including drop-in childcare for short study sessions, extended evening/weekend hours, and priority childcare spots for student-parents.Financial Support for Childcare Expenses: Grants or subsidies to help student-parents afford childcare costs, including emergency childcare funding for unexpected caregiving needs.Additional Online Learning Options with Asynchronous Flexibility: More online or hybrid courses that allow student-parents to watch recorded lectures, complete coursework at flexible times, and reduce the need for in-person attendance.
19. What other resources do you need that are not listed above?
Final Thoughts
20. Is there anything else you would like to share about your experiences as a student-parent at Butte College?*
Should be Empty:

Spring 2025: Student-Parent Questionnaire

Introduction

Informed Consent

Demographic Information (Background)

Questions About Your Child/Children

Challenges Faced as a Student-Parent

Resources & Support

Final Thoughts