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2016 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT
Table of Contents
ABOUT THE MEMBERS
About DECA:
2 3
Impact Report Findings
DECA Members are College Ready...........4-5
DECA Members are Career Ready................6
DECA Provides Enrichment for Advisors.......7
Research Methodology..................................8
Appendices:
2016 DECA Student Survey........................10
2016 DECA State Conference Registration Form .......................................11
2016 DECA International Conference Registration Form .......................................13
2016 DECA Educator Questionnaire..........15
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For nearly 70 years, DECA has impacted the lives of more than ten million students, educators, school administrators and business professionals. Our core focus has remained consistent throughout and is captured in our mission: DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for ca-reers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
DECA’s programs and activities constantly evolve as we
apply cutting edge educational research and use the
latest technology to engage both educators and stu-
dents and remove barriers to participation. DECA’s ex-
cellent results are created by providing co-curricular pro-
grams that integrate into classroom instruction, helping
students apply learning, connect to business and the
community and understand the value of competition.
Our student members leverage their DECA experiences
to become academically prepared, community oriented,
professionally responsible, experienced leaders.
DECA offers two unique student divisions. The High School Division includes 211,000 members in 3,500 schools, and the Collegiate Division includes over 13,500 members in 250 colleges and universities. DECA Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit student organization with
DECA members understand the critical need to obtain
their high school diplomas, as well as the valuable
connection between what they are currently learning and
a college degree. DECA students seek challenging
courses and advanced programs of study, and pursue
college and career readiness with determination that
outpaces the national average. In addition, the more
engaged members are with DECA’s competitive
programs, the higher their GPAs, and the more likely
they are to be successful self-challengers, choosing
more relevant business courses and rigorous classes
than their peers.
Choosing the most challenging courses and beginning
their career preparations early, DECA members will
become our future business people, entrepreneurs
and professionals. DECA members are more likely to
attend college and are significantly more likely to major
in business and business-related specialties such as
accounting and marketing.
more than 224,500 members in all 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Canada, China, Germany, Guam, Honduras, Korea, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain. The United States Congress, the United States Department of Education and state, district and international depart-ments of education authorize DECA’s programs.
In addition to general knowledge, businesses
around the world are seeking graduates with
coveted 21st Century Skills: creativity, critical
thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and
the motivation for lifelong learning. DECA puts
tremendous focus on developing these skills in
emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. All of DECA’s
Comprehensive Learning Program activities are
cross-walked to the Framework for 21st Century
Learning. As members progress through DECA’s
learning program, they demonstrate a highly
advanced understanding and ability to execute
these skills. They also gain direct exposure to
the expectations that businesses have for
their future employees and executives.
This Annual Impact Report highlights
the college and career readiness
of DECA members at all levels of
participation – in a DECA chapter,
at a State Career Development
Conference (SCDC) and at DECA’s
International Career Development
Conference (ICDC).
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Grade Point Average DECA members are top achievers: the more involved they are in DECA’s competitive program, the higher their GPAs.
Business Courses TakenDECA members understand the need for career prepara-tion and choose to enroll in more business courses than other business students.
DECAMembers
SCDC Participants
ICDC Participants
78%
23%
15%
11%
26%
7%
81%
31%
22%
20%
18%
7%
77%
29%
21%
17%
21%
6%
National Average
DECA Members
SCDC Participants
ICDC Participants
Accounting/Finance 2% 6% 11% 11%
Advertising 0% 2% 5% 5%
Business Owner/Entrepreneur 4% 12% 12% 13%
Business 4% 13% 23% 25%
Business (International) 1% 5% 8% 10%
Communications/Public Relations 1% 2% 4% 4%
Culinary/Chef 4% 4% 1% 1%
Economics 0% 1% 4% 5%
Fashion 3% 5% 3% 2%
Marketing 1% 8% 15% 19%
Sports Management 4% 6% 4% 3%
Travel/Hospitality 1% 1% 1% 1%
College Major/Future Career Interests
National Average
DECA Members
SCDC Participants
ICDC Participants
School of Business 15% 36% 56% 61%
School of Communications 3% 6% 9% 11%
School of Economics 2% 6% 13% 17%
National Average
DECA Members
SCDC Participants
ICDC Participants
State College/University 86% 84% 77% 76%
Private College/University 30% 36% 62% 64%
Community/Junior College 13% 12% 4% 6%
Vocational/Technical School 9% 6% 3% 2%
Specialized Degree Program Interests
College Type Interests
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National Average
DECA Members
SCDC Participants
ICDC Participants
Advanced Placement (AP)
22% 34% 66% 72%
Honors Programs
31% 40% 65% 66%
College-Credit Courses
16% 18% 26% 32%
Career and Technical (CTE)
12% 22% 19% 22%
General CollegePrep
55% 36% 19% 18%
Gifted/Accelerated Programs
9% 7% 16% 18%
Other Advance Programs
11% 10% 14% 14%
International Baccalaureate (IB) 3% 2% 5% 6%
Advanced Course TakingDECA members are self-challengers who choose to enroll in the advanced programs that offer them better preparation for college and career.
“A” Average
85% ICDC
Participants
40%DECA
Members
39% National Average
DECA’s Members Are College Ready
The level of engagement with DECA has a direct correspondence to those members who seek out advanced courses and excel academically.
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Sports & Entertainment
Hospitality & Tourism
Marketing
Finance/Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Management/Administration
80% SCDC Participants
5 6
95% 96%88% 91% 97%
Gained skills in problem
solving
Learned how to
communicate thoughts and ideas
Learned to work as part
of a team
Gained creative
skills
Gained skills to improve their personal and professional
behaviors
88%
Empowered me to become an
effective leader
88%
Connected school to the real world
for me
77%
Helped me recognize the benefit and responsibility of
community service
My DECA experiences have…
Members are Prepared to
Become Leaders
Members Gain 21st Century SkillsThrough DECA activities, members…
Members say that their DECA experiences influence their career plans. Members who are more committed to their DECA memberships say this at a much higher rate.
DECA multiplies the positive impact on its members by providing substantial tools that help educators increase their classroom effectiveness. First, DECA’s co-curricular model aligns with key accountabilities outlined in the National Curriculum Standards, Career Clusters®, Common Core Standards and the Framework for 21st Century Learning. Second, DECA provides its educators with continuing education programs and support for integrating this high level learning program into the classroom. The impact is demonstrated through generations of educators engaging DECA’s co-curricular learning program and professional learning series.
DECA Impacts Teaching
Members are Motivated for the FutureThrough DECA participation, members are …
87%
74%
66%
71%
60%
Prepared academically for college and a career
Influenced in attending school
Influenced in their college plans
Influenced in their career plans
Influenced to consider business ownership
79% DECA has made teaching more meaningful
and engaging.
74% DECA has helped me foster better learning
relationships with my students.
57% DECA has helped me teach more rigorous and relevant content.
67% DECA’s resources have allowed me to better
integrate DECA into classroom instruction.
79% Academic Integration
51%
DECA Makes Classroom Instruction More Relevant Through:
Career Clusters® and pathway alignment
DECA Advisors are Engaged
• Nine in ten (92%) DECA advisors say that the DECA Comprehensive Learning Program Competitive Events have been effective in their classrooms.
• Nearly half of DECA advisors say that DECA professional development has helped them in their classrooms.
• Three out of four advisors say that they are more involved with DECA than any other extracurricular activity.
DECA Members Are Career Ready DECA Provides Enrichment for Advisors
Top 3 Ways DECA’s Connection to Business Impacts Classrooms
42%
57% Community Service
70% Classroom Presentations
Fundraisers
Research MethodologyThis research was conducted by My College Options®. In the fall of 2015 and spring of 2016, business educators and DECA advisors were invited to lead an activity in the classroom, as well as at the State and International Career Development Conferences, encouraging students to register for the My College Options College Planning Program. As part of that process, students provided their attitudes and interests related to business careers and their involvement with DECA. The data analysis and research findings resulting from that process are shared in this report.
Sampling ErrorThe margin of error and the confidence interval below are a measurement of how well the DECA research results represent the entire student community. For example, in theory, one could say that if we performed the survey 100 times, the results for each respondent would fall within the margin of error above or below the percentage reported 99 out of 100 times.
Nonsampling ErrorIt is possible that question wording and logistical difficulties in research studies can introduce error or bias into the findings, in addition to that caused by non-response and sampling error.
Respondent Group..................................................All studentsSample...............................................................................45,274Estimated Population.....................................................249,250Margin of Error (MOE-99%)........................................+/- 0.05%
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Sample Demographics
Students
# of Classroom DECA Members...............9,097
# of SCDC Respondents..........................30,832
# of ICDC Respondents..........................12,874
# of total DECA Members.......................45,274
Gender
Male...................................................46% Female..............................................54%
Ethnicity
American Indian.............................................3%Asian.................................................12%African-American...................................11%Hispanic.............................................13%Middle Eastern...............................................2%White...................................................60%Other.......................................................3%Prefer not to respond.....................................8%
Graduation Year
2016.....................................................39%
2017......................................................33%
2018...................................................20%
2019...................................................8%
Other.............................................0.1%
Educators
# of Educator Respondents.........................846
Community
Rural..................................................29%
Suburban.........................................30%
Urban..............................................41%
School Type
Public................................................99%
Private...............................................1%
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APPENDICES
APPENDICES APPENDICES
9 10
14. What kind of social behavior rules would you PREFER on a college campus? (Darken ONE)A. Conservative: Separate male/female living arrangements. No drinking, smoking, or drugs on or off campus.B. Moderate: Observing reasonable limits and avoiding extremes in behavior on or off campus.C. Liberal: Observing minimal campus regulations.
15. Part I: If you are considering the military, which of the following describe your plans? (Darken as many as apply) A. Enlist after high schoolB. College-based ROTC
Part II: Which military service would you prefer? (Darken as many as apply) A. Air Force B. Army C. Coast Guard D. Marines E. Navy
C. Military Academy/College D. Military Reserves
E. National GuardF. Other military plans
G. No military interest
13. If you are interested in attending a denominational/church-related college, which TWO would you choose? (Darken up to TWO)A. AdventistB. African Methodist EpiscopalC. Assemblies of GodD. BaptistE. Baptist (Southern)
F. BibleG. CatholicH. Charismatic/PentecostalI. Church of ChristJ. Church of Christ (United)
K. Church of GodL. Disciples of ChristM. EpiscopalN. EvangelicalO. Friends/Quaker
P. JewishQ. L.D.S./Mormon R. LutheranS. MennoniteT. Methodist
U. NazareneV. PresbyterianW. NondenominationalX. Other Christian DenominationY. None of the above
16. Scholarship, grant, loan, and incentive programs are available to students based upon specific racial or ethnic backgrounds. Indicate your background by selecting from the categories below. (Darken as many as apply)
A. American Indian/Alaskan NativeB. Asian/Asian-American/Pacific Islander
C. Black/African-AmericanD. Latino/Hispanic/Chicano
E. Middle EasternF. White/Caucasian
G. OtherH. Prefer not to respond
19. If you could attend college today, which would be your top choices? (List up to FIVE) Spell out full college name and the abbreviation of the state in which it is located. (Abbreviate the word University-UNIV)
Have youvisited this college?State
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
18. What are the top three states in which you would consider attending college? 1. 2. 3.(Use two letter state abbreviations)
20. Email Address
Please email me a report that will show how colleges and universities match my profile on myCollegeOptions.org.
©2015-2016 MY COLLEGE OPTIONS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION 3651 NE RALPH POWELL RD. LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64064
Dear Student: We've entrusted My College Options, a service operated by the National Research Center for College & University AdmissionsTM, to manage the research findings due to their many years of dedication to higher education. The most important benefit of participating in this voluntary survey and research project is the information you and your family will receive from colleges and universities. In some cases, you and your family may also receive information about educational products & services such as student loans and financial aid, college admissions and tutorial services, extra-curricular enrichment and recognition programs, career, employment and military opportunities, and camps, provided by non-profit organizations, companies offering educational products & services, and government agencies. My College Options does not share your information with commercial marketers offering to sell you non-education-related products and services.
11. Please choose TWO occupational areas that BEST fit your major interests or future career path. (Darken TWO)1. Accounting/Finance2. Advertising3. Aeronautics/Flight Training4. Aerospace Technology 5. Agricultural Sciences 6. App/Mobile Tech 7. Architecture8. Art9. Athletics/Coaching10. Attorney/Lawyer 11. Biology12. Broadcasting/Radio/TV13. Business14. Business (International)15. Business Owner/Entrepreneur16. Chemistry17. Child Care/Development18. Christian Services/Missionary
19. Communications/Public Relations20. Computer/Information Sciences21. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement 22. Culinary/Chef23. Dance/Choreography24. Dental Health25. Doctor/Physician 26. Drama/Theatre Arts27. Earth Sciences/Geology28. Economics 29. Engineering (Chemical) 30. Engineering (Civil)31. Engineering (Computer) 32. Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) 33. Engineering (General)34. Engineering (Mechanical)35. English/Writing36. Environmental Studies
37. Equine Studies38. Fashion 39. Foreign Language40. Forestry/Conservation41. Game Design and Developer 42. Graphic Arts/Design43. History/Archaeology44. Interior Design45. Journalism46. Law/Legal Services47. Marine Biology48. Marketing 49. Mathematics/Statistics50. Medical Science51. Medical Technology52. Military Science53. Music54. Nursing/Health Care
55. Pharmacy56. Philosophy 57. Photography/Video/Film58. Physical Education/Recreation59. Physical Therapy60. Physics61. Politics/Government Science62. Psychology/Psychiatry63. Religion/Ministry/Theology64. Science65. Social Work/Human Services 66. Software Developer67. Sports Management68. Sports Medicine69. Teaching/Education70. Travel/Hospitality71. Veterinary Medicine 72. Undecided/Other
12. Build Your Ideal College: Please darken all characteristics that you are looking for in your ideal college. (Darken as many as apply)A. In a big cityB. In a mid-sized city or townC. In a small town
D. Small (under 3,000 students)E. Medium (3,001 to 10,000 students)F. Large (over 10,000 students)
G. Ethnically diverseH. Ethnically similarI. Faith-based
J. Historically black K. Major sports programL. Dormitories available
M. Close to home N. Far from home
17. Are you interested in pursuing any of the following activities to help plan for your future? (Darken as many as apply)A. Career Planning B. Gap Year Programs C. Internships D. Mentor Programs E. Summer Programs F. Test Prep G. Tutoring
AOVER PLEASE
ALL ITEMS IN BOX ARE REQUIRED FOR PROCESSING.Post-Secondary Planning Survey®
DECA-16
4. Have you taken courses in any of the following areas? (Darken as many as apply)A. Marketing B. Hospitality & Tourism C. Finance/Accounting
1. Are you currently employed or have been employed in the last 12 months by any of the following: (Darken as many as apply)A. AT&TB. Finish Line, Inc.C. GordmansD. H&R Block
E. Hilton Worldwide (or any of its subsidiaries)
F. Journeys G. Marriott International, Inc. (or any of its subsidiaries)
H. Men's Wearhouse
I. NAPAJ. PostNet World HeadquartersK. Publix Super Markets, Inc.L. Safeway, Inc.
M. Stein Mart, Inc.N. Vector Marketing (Cutco)
O. WalgreensP. Other
A. Private College/University 5. If costs were not a factor, which categories of college would you like to attend? (Darken as many as apply)
B. State College/University C. Community/Junior College D. Vocational/Technical School
7. Have either of your parents attended college? A. Yes B. No
8. Please identify the types of high school courses you are currently taking. (Darken as many as apply)A. Advanced Placement (AP)B. International Baccalaureate (IB)
C. Honors ProgramsD. Gifted/Accelerated Programs
E. Other Advanced ProgramsF. College/Dual Credit Courses
G. General College Prep H. Career and Technical (CTE)
D. Management/Administration E. Entrepreneurship F. Sports & Entertainment
YOUR ACTIVITIES AND POST-SECONDARY PLANS
Birth Date
month day year
Male Female
High School Graduation Year What is your grade average?A+ B+ C+A B CA- B- Lower than C
Sex Scale:A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, Failing=0
2016 2018 20202017 2019 2021
First Name
Last Name
HomeAddress
City State Zip
PreferredEmail
Your High School Name
Home Phone
CellPhone( ) ( )
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY WITH A NO. 2 PENCIL OR BLACK OR BLUE INK ONLY! COMPLETELY FILL IN CIRCLES.
6. Specialized schools and colleges offer degree programs in selected professional areas. Which categories of college would you like to attend? (Darken up to THREE)
A. Architectural CollegeB. Art/Design CollegeC. Bible CollegeD. School of BusinessE. School of CommunicationsF. Culinary School
G. School of EconomicsH. College of Education/TeachingI. Engineering College J. Family and Consumer SciencesK. School of Forestry/Environmental StudiesL. General/Liberal Arts College
M. School of Journalism N. Law School O. College of MathematicsP. Medical SchoolQ. Military Academy/CollegeR. Music College/Conservatory
S. Nursing CollegeT. School of Psychology/SociologyU. College of ScienceV. Institute of Technology W. Theatre Arts CollegeX. Other/Undecided
3. Read the following statements and indicate if they are true or false relating to your DECA experience. (Darken ONE per line)It has influenced my college plans.It has influenced my career plans.It has increased my desire to own a business. It has helped prepare me academically for college and a career. It has empowered me to become an effective leader. It has connected school to the real world for me. It has helped me recognize the benefit and responsibility of community service.
It has made me more interested in attending school.
2. Read the following statements and indicate if they are true or false relating to your experience in DECA. (Darken ONE per line)A. True B. FalseI have gained skills in problem solving.
I have learned to work as part of a team. I have learned how to communicate my thoughts and ideas.I have gained creative skills.I have gained skills to improve my personal and professional behavior.
A. True B. FalseA. True B. FalseA. True B. FalseA. True B. False
A. True B. FalseA. True B. FalseA. True B. FalseA. True B. FalseA. True B. FalseA. True B. FalseA. True B. False
10. Which of the following ACTIVITIES are you most likely to participate in while attending college? (Darken as many as apply) A. Academic/Honors Club B. Art/Design C. Band/Orchestra D. Business/Entrepreneur E. Choir
F. Church/Religious G. Community Serv/Volunteer H. Debate/ForensicsI. Drama/TheatreJ. Environmental Club
K. Fraternity/SororityL. Hunting/Fishing M. Language Club N. LeadershipO. Math/Science Club
P. Military/ROTC Q. Newspaper/TV/Radio R. Outdoor Adventure/Rec S. Outdoor Winter SportsT. Peer Mentoring/Tutoring
9. Which of the following VARSITY SPORTS are you most likely to participate in while attending college? (Darken as many as apply)A. BaseballB. BasketballC. BowlingD. Cheerleading/Dance Team
E. Crew/RowingF. Cross CountryG. CyclingH. Field Hockey
I. FootballJ. GolfK. GymnasticsL. Horsemanship
M. Ice HockeyN. LacrosseO. Martial ArtsP. Rodeo
Q. SoccerR. SoftballS. Swimming/DivingT. Tennis
U. Track & FieldV. VolleyballW. WrestlingX. Other Athletics
U. RoboticsV. Student Government W. Study AbroadX. Tech/Engineering ClubY. Writing/Publications
A. True B. False
Q. I own my own business.
APPENDICES APPENDICES
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16. What are the top three states in which you would consider attending college? 1. 2. 3. (Usetwoletterstateabbreviations)
13. What kind of social behavior rules would you PREFER on a college campus? (Darken ONE)A. Conservative:Separatemale/femalelivingarrangements.Nodrinking,smoking,ordrugsonoroffcampus.B. Moderate:Observingreasonablelimitsandavoidingextremesinbehavioronoroffcampus.C. Liberal:Observingminimalcampusregulations.
12. Part I: If you are considering the military, which of the following describe your plans? (Darken as many as apply) A.EnlistafterhighschoolB. College-basedROTC
Part II: Which military service would you prefer? (Darken as many as apply) A. AirForce B. Army C.CoastGuard D.Marines E.Navy
C. MilitaryAcademy/CollegeD. MilitaryReserves
E. NationalGuardF. Othermilitaryplans
G. Nomilitaryinterest
14. Scholarship, grant, loan, and incentive programs are available to students based upon specific racial or ethnic backgrounds. Indicate your background by selecting from the categories below. (Darken as many as apply)
A. AmericanIndian/AlaskanNativeB. Asian/Asian-American/PacificIslander
C.Black/African-AmericanD. Latino/Hispanic/Chicano
E. MiddleEasternF. White/Caucasian
G. OtherH. Prefernottorespond
17. If you could attend college today, which would be your top choice? Spelloutfullcollegenameandtheabbreviationofthestateinwhichitislocated.(AbbreviatethewordUniversity-UNIV)
Have youvisited this college?State
Yes
SENIORS ONLY: IauthorizeDECAtogiveoutmynameandemailaddresstootherDECAmemberswhowillbeattendingthesamecollege.YesNoCollege State:
1.
College Attending Next Year:
10. Build Your Ideal College: Please darken all characteristics that you are looking for in your ideal college. (Darken as many as apply)A.InabigcityB. Inamid-sizedcityortownC. Inasmalltown
D. Small(under3,000students)E. Medium(3,001to10,000students)F. Large(over10,000students)
G.EthnicallydiverseH.EthnicallysimilarI. Faith-based
J. HistoricallyblackK. MajorsportsprogramL. Dormitoriesavailable
11. If you are interested in attending a denominational/church-related college, which TWO would you choose? (Darken up to TWO)A. AdventistB. AfricanMethodistEpiscopalC. AssembliesofGodD.BaptistE. Baptist(Southern)
F. BibleG. CatholicH. Charismatic/PentecostalI. ChurchofChristJ. ChurchofChrist(United)
K. ChurchofGodL. DisciplesofChristM. EpiscopalN. EvangelicalO. Friends/Quaker
P. JewishQ. L.D.S./MormonR. LutheranS. MennoniteT.Methodist
U. NazareneV. PresbyterianW. NondenominationalX. OtherChristianDenominationY. Noneoftheabove
©2015-2016 MY COLLEGE OPTIONS® • A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION • 3651 NE RALPH POWELL RD. • LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64064
8. Please identify the types of high school courses you are currently taking. (Darken as many as apply)A. AdvancedPlacement(AP)B. InternationalBaccalaureate(IB)
C. HonorsProgramsD. Gifted/AcceleratedPrograms
E. OtherAdvancedProgramsF.College/DualCreditCourses
G. GeneralCollegePrepH. CareerandTechnical(CTE)
M. ClosetohomeN. Farfromhome
7. Have either of your parents attended college? A.YesB.No
6. If costs were not a factor, which categories of college would you like to attend? (Darken as many as apply) A. PrivateCollege/University B. StateCollege/University C. Community/JuniorCollege D. Vocational/TechnicalSchool
Dear Student: We've entrusted My College Options®, a service operated by the National Research Center for College & University AdmissionsTM, to manage the research findings due to their many years of dedication to higher education. The most important benefit of participating in this voluntary survey and research project is the information you and your family will receive from colleges and universities. In some cases, you and your family may also receive information about educational products & services such as student loans and financial aid, college admissions and tutorial services, extra-curricular enrichment and recognition programs, career, employment and military opportunities, and camps, provided by non-profit organizations, companies offering educational products & services, and government agencies. My College Options does not share your information with commercial marketers offering to sell you non-education-related products and services.
9. Please choose TWO occupational areas that BEST fit your major interests or future career path. (Darken TWO)1.Accounting/Finance2.Advertising3.Aeronautics/FlightTraining4.AerospaceTechnology5.AgriculturalSciences6.App/MobileTech7.Architecture8.Art9.Athletics/Coaching10.Attorney/Lawyer11.Biology12.Broadcasting/Radio/TV13.Business14.Business(International)15. BusinessOwner/Entrepreneur16.Chemistry17.ChildCare/Development18.ChristianServices/Missionary
19.Communications/PublicRelations20.Computer/InformationSciences21.CriminalJustice/LawEnforcement22.Culinary/Chef23.Dance/Choreography24.DentalHealth25.Doctor/Physician26.Drama/TheatreArts27.EarthSciences/Geology28.Economics29.Engineering(Chemical)30.Engineering(Civil)31.Engineering(Computer)32.Engineering(Electrical/Electronic)33.Engineering(General)34.Engineering(Mechanical)35.English/Writing36.EnvironmentalStudies
37.EquineStudies38.Fashion39.ForeignLanguage40. Forestry/Conservation41. GameDesignandDeveloper42. GraphicArts/Design43. History/Archaeology44. InteriorDesign45. Journalism46. Law/LegalServices47. MarineBiology48. Marketing49. Mathematics/Statistics50. MedicalScience51. MedicalTechnology52. MilitaryScience53. Music54. Nursing/HealthCare
55. Pharmacy56. Philosophy57. Photography/Video/Film58. PhysicalEducation/Recreation59. PhysicalTherapy60. Physics61. Politics/GovernmentScience62. Psychology/Psychiatry63.Religion/Ministry/Theology64. Science65. SocialWork/HumanServices66. SoftwareDeveloper67. SportsManagement68. SportsMedicine69. Teaching/Education70. Travel/Hospitality71. VeterinaryMedicine72. Undecided/Other
15. Are you interested in pursuing any of the following activities to help plan for your future? (Darken as many as apply)A. CareerPlanningB. GapYearPrograms
C. InternshipsD. MentorPrograms
E. SummerProgramsF. TestPrep
G. Tutoring
Affix Label Here
OVER PLEASE
State Career Development Conference
DECASCDC-16
5. Specialized schools and colleges offer degree programs in selected professional areas. Which categories of college would you like to attend? (Darken up to THREE)
A. ArchitecturalCollegeB. Art/DesignCollegeC. BibleCollegeD. SchoolofBusinessE. SchoolofCommunicationsF. CulinarySchoolG. SchoolofEconomics
H. CollegeofEducation/TeachingI. EngineeringCollegeJ. FamilyandConsumerSciencesK. SchoolofForestry/EnvironmentalStudiesL. General/LiberalArtsCollegeM. SchoolofJournalismN. LawSchool
O.CollegeofMathematicsP. MedicalSchoolQ. MilitaryAcademy/CollegeR. MusicCollege/ConservatoryS. NursingCollegeT. SchoolofPsychology/SociologyU. CollegeofScience
V. InstituteofTechnologyW. TheaterArtsCollegeX. Other/Undecided
First Name:
Last Name:
Preferred Email:
Chapter Advisor:
High School Name:
High School Address:
High School City:
Home Address:
Home City:
High SchoolState/Province: High School Zip/Postal Code:
HomeState/Province: Home Zip/Postal Code:
Home Phone Number:
() BirthDate:
Competitive Event or Academy Acronym
Current Grade
Graduation Year
GPA (based on a 4.0)
Sex
Freshman JuniorSophomore Senior
.
Female Male
PLEASEPRINTCLEARLYWITHANO. 2 PENCILORBLACKORBLUE INKONLY!COMPLETELYFILLINCIRCLES.
month day year
4. Have you taken courses in any of the following areas? (Darken as many as apply)A. Marketing B. Hospitality & Tourism C. Finance/Accounting D. Management/Administration E. Entrepreneurship F. Sports & Entertainment
1. Are you currently employed or have been employed in the last 12 months by any of the following: (Darken as many as apply) A. Albertsons,Safeway,Vons,Tom
Thumb,Randalls,Jewel-Osco,ACMEorShaw's
B. AspireBeveragesC. AT&TD. FinishLine,Inc.
E. GordmansF. H&RBlockG. HiltonWorldwideCompaniesH. JourneysI. MarriottInternational,Inc.CompaniesJ. Men'sWearhouse
K. NAPAL. PostNetWorldHeadquartersM. PublixSuperMarkets,Inc.N. SteinMart,Inc.O. VectorMarketing(Cutco)P. Walgreens
Q.OtherR. Iownmyown
business.
3. Read the following statements and indicate if they are true or false relating to your DECA experience. (Darken ONE per line)Ithasinfluencedmycollegeplans.Ithasinfluencedmycareerplans.Ithasincreasedmydesiretoownabusiness.Ithashelpedpreparemeacademicallyforcollegeandacareer.Ithasempoweredmetobecomeaneffectiveleader.Ithasconnectedschooltotherealworldforme.Ithashelpedmerecognizethebenefitandresponsibilityofcommunityservice.Ithasmadememoreinterestedinattendingschool.
2. Read the following statements and indicate if they are true or false relating to your experience in DECA. (Darken ONE per line)A.TrueB.FalseIhavegainedskillsinproblemsolving.
Ihavelearnedtoworkaspartofateam.Ihavelearnedhowtocommunicatemythoughtsandideas.Ihavegainedcreativeskills.Ihavegainedskillstoimprovemypersonalandprofessionalbehavior.
A.TrueB.FalseA.TrueB.FalseA.TrueB.FalseA.TrueB.False
A.TrueB.FalseA.TrueB.FalseA.TrueB.FalseA.TrueB.FalseA.TrueB.FalseA.TrueB.FalseA.TrueB.FalseA.TrueB.False
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APPENDICES APPENDICES
13 14
E.
Ent
repr
eneu
rshi
pF.
S
ports
and
Ent
erta
inm
ent
G.
Fin
anci
al L
itera
cyH
.
O
ther
___
____
____
____
____
_
A.
Intro
duct
ion
to B
usin
ess
and
Mar
ketin
gB
.
M
arke
ting
1 &
2C
.
H
ospi
talit
yD
.
F
inan
ce
Edu
cato
r Q
uest
ionn
aire
C
ompl
ete
and
retu
rn w
ith s
tude
nts’
sur
veys
.Yo
ur re
spon
ses
to th
ese
ques
tions
will
be u
sed
for r
esea
rch
purp
oses
onl
y. Y
our c
onta
ct
info
rmat
ion
will
not b
e as
soci
ated
with
you
r que
stio
nnai
re in
any
way
. Th
ank
you.
Addi
tiona
l sur
veys
for m
y st
uden
ts: _
____
____
(num
ber)
An e
mai
led
copy
of m
y pe
rson
aliz
ed re
port
of s
tude
nt
resp
onse
s fo
r my
scho
ol
*Ple
ase
prov
ide
your
em
ail a
ddre
ss in
the
upda
te in
form
atio
n se
ctio
n to
rece
ive
your
repo
rt.
Plea
se s
end
me:
Nam
e:P
ositi
on/T
itle:
Sch
ool:
Stre
et A
ddre
ss:
City
:
S
tate
:
Zip:
Sch
ool P
hone
Num
ber:
Em
ail:
Est
imat
ed s
choo
l sta
rt da
te in
Fal
l, 20
16:
Com
men
ts:
Plea
se p
rovi
de a
ny u
pdat
es to
the
info
rmat
ion
belo
w:
(*re
quire
d to
rece
ive
repo
rt)
A.
0-5
yea
rsB
.
6
-10
year
s C
. 1
1-15
yea
rs D
. 1
6-20
yea
rs E
. 2
1-25
yea
rs F
. 2
6-30
yea
rs G
.
31+
year
s2.
H
ow lo
ng h
ave
you
been
tea
chin
g? (
Dar
ken
ON
E)
A.
1-5
0 B
. 5
1-10
0 C
. 1
01-1
50 D
. 1
51+
1.
Thi
s se
mes
ter
I ha
ve b
een
assi
gned
to
teac
h th
e fo
llow
ing
num
ber
of
stu
dent
s: (
Dar
ken
ON
E)
EQ
DE
CA
(
) [EV
ID]
4.
Whi
ch c
ompo
nent
s of
DE
CA
’s C
ompr
ehen
sive
Lea
rnin
g P
rogr
am h
ave
be
en e
ffec
tive
in y
our
clas
sroo
m?
(Dar
ken
as m
any
as a
pply
)
A.
Com
petit
ive
Eve
nts
B
. Vi
deo/
On-
line
Cha
lleng
e
C.
DE
CA
Dire
ct M
agaz
ine
D
. E
duca
tiona
l Con
fere
nces
E
. G
loba
l Ent
repr
eneu
rshi
p W
eek
F.
S
choo
l-bas
ed E
nter
pris
e
6.
Whi
ch o
f th
e fo
llow
ing
soci
al m
edia
too
ls a
re m
ost
impo
rtan
t to
you
?
(Dar
ken
as m
any
as a
pply
)
A.
Fac
eboo
k
B.
Lin
kedI
n
C.
Tw
itter
D
. O
ther
____
____
____
____
____
10.
Wha
t co
urse
s ar
e cu
rren
tly
offe
red
in y
our
scho
ol?
(
Dar
ken
as m
any
as a
pply
)
A.
Intro
duct
ion
to B
usin
ess
and
Mar
ketin
g
B.
Mar
ketin
g 1
& 2
C
. H
ospi
talit
y
D.
Fin
ance
E
. E
ntre
pren
eurs
hip
F.
S
ports
and
Ent
erta
inm
ent
G
. F
inan
cial
Lite
racy
H.
Oth
er__
____
____
____
____
__11
. W
hich
cou
rses
are
you
cur
rent
ly t
each
ing?
(D
arke
n as
man
y as
app
ly)
13.
How
has
DE
CA
’s c
onne
ctio
n to
bus
ines
s he
lped
you
r cl
ass?
(
Dar
ken
as m
any
as a
pply
)A
.
C
lass
room
Pre
sent
atio
nsB
.
C
omm
unity
Ser
vice
C.
Em
ploy
men
tD
.
F
undr
aise
rs
E.
Res
earc
hF.
S
choo
l-bas
ed E
nter
pris
e G
.
O
ther
___
____
____
____
____
_
7.
Hav
e yo
u us
ed s
ocia
l med
ia f
or a
ny o
f th
e fo
llow
ing
acti
viti
es?
(D
arke
n as
man
y as
app
ly)
A
. D
EC
A A
ctiv
ities
and
Con
fere
nces
B
. N
etw
orki
ng a
nd J
ob S
earc
h
C.
Oth
er__
____
____
____
____
__
5.
How
has
DE
CA
mad
e yo
ur c
lass
room
inst
ruct
ion
mor
e re
leva
nt?
(D
arke
n as
man
y as
app
ly)
A
.
Aca
dem
ic in
tegr
atio
n
B.
Car
eer c
lust
ers
and
p
athw
ays
alig
nmen
t
C
. N
atio
nal c
urric
ulum
sta
ndar
ds a
lignm
ent
D
. A
dvis
or p
rofe
ssio
nal d
evel
opm
ent
12.
How
oft
en d
o yo
u vi
sit
DE
CA
’s W
eb S
ite
(ww
w.d
eca.
org)
? (D
arke
n O
NE
)
A.
Dai
ly
B
.
W
eekl
y
C.
Mon
thly
D
. O
ccas
iona
lly
E.
Nev
er
A
. V
ery
invo
lved
(mor
e th
an a
ny o
ther
sch
ool a
ctiv
ities
)
B.
Mod
erat
ely
invo
lved
(abo
ut th
e sa
me
as o
ther
sch
ool a
ctiv
ities
)
C.
Lim
ited
invo
lvem
ent (
only
occ
asio
nally
)
D.
No
invo
lvem
ent
9.
Whi
ch b
est
desc
ribe
s yo
ur in
volv
emen
t w
ith
DE
CA
? (D
arke
n O
NE
)
A
. D
EC
A ha
s m
ade
teac
hing
mor
e m
eani
ngfu
l and
eng
agin
g.
B.
DEC
A’s
reso
urce
s ha
ve a
llow
ed m
e to
bet
ter i
nteg
rate
DEC
A in
to c
lass
room
inst
ruct
ion.
C
. D
EC
A ha
s he
lped
me
teac
h m
ore
rigor
ous
and
rele
vant
con
tent
.
D.
DE
CA
has
help
ed m
e fo
ster
bet
ter l
earn
ing
rela
tions
hips
with
my
stud
ents
.
8.
How
has
DE
CA
impa
cted
you
r te
achi
ng?
(Dar
ken
as m
any
as a
pply
)[F
Nam
e] [L
Nam
e]
[Titl
e]
[HS
_ Nam
e] [Add
ress
]
[City
][S
tate
][Z
ip]
[Pho
ne]
[EM
ail]
3.
Ple
ase
desc
ribe
you
r st
uden
ts’ a
cces
s to
web
-con
nect
ed t
echn
olog
y in
the
clas
sroo
m. (
Dar
ken
as m
any
as a
pply
)
A.
Sch
ool-i
ssue
d la
ptop
s/ta
blet
s
B.
Stud
ent/F
amily
pro
vide
d la
ptop
s/ta
blet
s/sm
art p
hone
s
C.
Tem
pora
ry a
cces
s to
sch
ool-o
wne
d la
ptop
s/
tab
lets
by
requ
est
D
. N
one
E
. O
ther
___
____
____
_
11. What kind of social behavior rules would you PREFER on a college campus? (Darken ONE)A. Conservative: Separate male/female living arrangements. No drinking, smoking, or drugs on or off campus.B. Moderate: Observing reasonable limits and avoiding extremes in behavior on or off campus.C. Liberal: Observing minimal campus regulations.
10. If you are interested in attending a denominational/church-related college, which TWO would you choose? (Darken up to TWO)A. AdventistB. African Methodist EpiscopalC. Assemblies of GodD. BaptistE. Baptist (Southern)
F. BibleG. CatholicH. Charismatic/PentecostalI. Church of ChristJ. Church of Christ (United)
K. Church of GodL. Disciples of ChristM. EpiscopalN. EvangelicalO. Friends/Quaker
P. JewishQ. L.D.S./Mormon R. LutheranS. MennoniteT. Methodist
U. NazareneV. PresbyterianW. NondenominationalX. Other Christian DenominationY. None of the above
13. Scholarship, grant, loan, and incentive programs are available to students based upon specific racial or ethnic backgrounds. Indicate your background by selecting from the categories below. (Darken as many as apply)
A. American Indian/Alaskan NativeB. Asian/Asian-American/Pacific Islander
C. Black/African-AmericanD. Latino/Hispanic/Chicano
E. Middle EasternF. White/Caucasian
G. OtherH. Prefer not to respond
15. If you could attend college today, which would be your top choice? Spell out full college name and the abbreviation of the state in which it is located. (Abbreviate the word University-UNIV)
Have youvisited this college?State
Yes
12. Are you interested in pursuing any of the following activities to help plan for your future? (Darken as many as apply)A. Career PlanningB. Gap Year Programs
C. InternshipsD. Mentor Programs
E. Summer ProgramsF. Test Prep
SENIORS ONLY: I authorize DECA to give out my name and email address to other DECA members who will be attending the same college. Yes No
College State:
1.
College Attending Next Year:
14. What are the top three states in which you would consider attending college? 1. 2. 3. (Use two letter state abbreviations)
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8. Please identify the types of high school courses you are currently taking. (Darken as many as apply)A. Advanced Placement (AP)B. International Baccalaureate (IB)
C. Honors ProgramsD. Gifted/Accelerated Programs
E. Other Advanced ProgramsF. College/Dual Credit Courses
5. Specialized schools and colleges offer degree programs in selected professional areas. Which categories of college would you like to attend? (Darken up to THREE)
A. Architectural CollegeB. Art/Design CollegeC. Bible CollegeD. School of BusinessE. School of CommunicationsF. Culinary School
G. School of EconomicsH. College of Education/TeachingI. Engineering CollegeJ. Family and Consumer SciencesK. School of Forestry/Environmental StudiesL. General/Liberal Arts College
M. School of JournalismN. Law SchoolO. College of MathematicsP. Medical SchoolQ. Military Academy/CollegeR. Music College/Conservatory
S. Nursing CollegeT. School of Psychology/SociologyU. College of ScienceV. Institute of TechnologyW. Theatre Arts CollegeX. Other/Undecided
7. Have either of your parents attended college? A. Yes B. No
6. If costs were not a factor, which categories of college would you like to attend? (Darken as many as apply) A. Private College/University B. State College/University C. Community/Junior College D. Vocational/Technical School
G. General College PrepH. Career and Technical(CTE)
9. Please choose TWO occupational areas that BEST fit your major interests or future career path. (Darken TWO)1. Accounting/Finance2. Advertising3. Aeronautics/Flight Training4. Aerospace Technology 5. Agricultural Sciences 6. App/Mobile Tech 7. Architecture8. Art9. Athletics/Coaching10. Attorney/Lawyer 11. Biology12. Broadcasting/Radio/TV13. Business14. Business (International)15. Business Owner/Entrepreneur16. Chemistry17. Child Care/Development18. Christian Services/Missionary
19. Communications/Public Relations20. Computer/Information Sciences21. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement22. Culinary/Chef23. Dance/Choreography24. Dental Health25. Doctor/Physician 26. Drama/Theatre Arts27. Earth Sciences/Geology28. Economics 29. Engineering (Chemical) 30. Engineering (Civil)31. Engineering (Computer)32. Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) 33. Engineering (General)34. Engineering (Mechanical)35. English/Writing36. Environmental Studies
37. Equine Studies38. Fashion 39. Foreign Language40. Forestry/Conservation41. Game Design and Developer42. Graphic Arts/Design43. History/Archaeology44. Interior Design45. Journalism46. Law/Legal Services47. Marine Biology48. Marketing 49. Mathematics/Statistics50. Medical Science51. Medical Technology52. Military Science53. Music54. Nursing/Health Care
55. Pharmacy56. Philosophy57. Photography/Video/Film58. Physical Education/Recreation59. Physical Therapy60. Physics61. Politics/Government Science62. Psychology/Psychiatry63. Religion/Ministry/Theology64. Science65. Social Work/Human Services66. Software Developer67. Sports Management68. Sports Medicine69. Teaching/Education70. Travel/Hospitality71. Veterinary Medicine72. Undecided/Other
G. Tutoring
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.
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1. Are you currently employed or have been employed in the last 12 months by any of the following: (Darken as many as apply) A. Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Tom
Thumb, Randalls, Jewel-Osco, ACME or Shaw's
B. Aspire BeveragesC. AT&TD. Finish Line, Inc.
E. Gordmans F. H&R BlockG. Hilton Worldwide CompaniesH. JourneysI. Marriott International, Inc. Companies J. Men's Wearhouse
K. NAPAL. PostNet World HeadquartersM. Publix Super Markets, Inc.N. Stein Mart, Inc.O. Vector Marketing (Cutco)P. Walgreens
Q. OtherR. I own my own
business.
3. Read the following statements and indicate if they are true or false relating to your DECA experience. (Darken ONE per line)It has influenced my college plans.It has influenced my career plans.It has increased my desire to own a business. It has helped prepare me academically for college and a career. It has empowered me to become an effective leader. It has connected school to the real world for me. It has helped me recognize the benefit and responsibility of community service. It has made me more interested in attending school.
2. Read the following statements and indicate if they are true or false relating to your experience in DECA. (Darken ONE per line)A. True B. FalseI have gained skills in problem solving.
I have learned to work as part of a team. I have learned how to communicate my thoughts and ideas.I have gained creative skills.I have gained skills to improve my personal and professional behavior.
A. True B. FalseA. True B. FalseA. True B. FalseA. True B. False
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