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Baccalaureate Graduates 2006 through 2010

Are you currently employed (including self-employed)?

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Yes No, but am seeking No, and am not seeking

How closely related is your current job to your bachelor’s degree major?

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Percent of alumni who said their bachelor’s degree prepared them for their present job.

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Was the amount of time it took to complete your degree reasonable?

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Percent of alumni who said their bachelor’s degree prepared them for an additional degree program.

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The percentage of alumni who indicated a positive attitude toward the University.

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Would you recommend NIU to friends and family?

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Percentage of alumni who indicated a positive attitude toward their bachelor’s degree major.

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In my degree major, the percentage of alumni of who said:

– Professors were accessible outside of class

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In my degree major, the percentage of alumni of who said:

– Professors encouraged me to challenge my own ideas, the ideas of other students, and those presented in readings and other course material

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In my degree major, the percentage of alumni of who said:

– Professors were thorough in their treatment of course material

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In my degree major, the percentage of alumni of who said:

– Professors’ expectations for the quality of student work were high

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In my degree major, the percentage of alumni of who said:

– Professors provided me with timely feedback on my performance

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In my degree major, the percentage of alumni of who said:

– Professors emphasized that studying and planning were important to my academic success

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In my degree major, the percentage of alumni of who said:

– Facilities and equipment were adequate to support the degree program

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The percentage of alumni who said university experiences and courses were helpful in determining each of the following

abilities:

– Thinking critically-withholding judgment, raising questions, examining contrary views

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The percentage of alumni who said university experiences and courses were helpful in determining each of the following

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– Developing your own values/ethical standards

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The percentage of alumni who said university experiences and courses were helpful in determining each of the following

abilities:

– Developing a sense of civic involvement and social responsibility

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