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Graduating Student Survey: April 2014
This Alumni Survey, the first one to be administered by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE), was conducted during January – April, 2014. The population surveyed consisted of those alumni who had completed a year after their graduation i.e., those who had graduated during the academic year 2011-12. There were 728 alumni in this group. Initially, the survey used targeted email messages to solicit responses. Each person’s RangerMail email address was used, while 584 alumni also had an alternative email address on file. Due to incorrect addresses, 150 of those messages failed to be delivered to the recipients. In order to improve response rate, in the latter part of the survey period a survey link also was distributed through social media, inviting those who graduated during AY 2011-12 to participate. By the end of the survey period, a total of 84 responses were received, resulting in a response rate of 12%. This report presents the frequency distribution of responses for the questions in the survey.
Overview
Response Rate
Percentage of Alumni Who Responded to the Survey
N = 728
88%
12%
Current status
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Which best describe(s) your current situation?
Are you currently actively searching for a (primary job) or a new primary job?
Current Status
Which best describe(s) your current situation?
1%
1%
4%
7%
7%
11%
16%
52%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Serving part-time in the armed forces
Serving full-time in the armed forces
Caring for home and/or family full-time
Other
Continuing my education/training part-time
Continuing my education/training full-time
Working part-time
Working full-time
N=82
Are you currently actively searching for a primary job (or new primary job)?
36%
64%
Yes No
N = 76
Current status
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Which type of organization or sector do you work in?Which type of organization or sector do you work in?
2%
2%
2%
4%
4%
4%
8%
10%
65%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Undecided/Unknown
Self-employed in own business, professional practice, or farm
Federal government
State government (excluding public education)
Public or private K-12 education
Not-for-profit tax exempt or charitable organization
Public or private post-secondary education
Local government (excluding public education)
Private for-profit corporation/company/group
N=82
Current status
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Which occupational category best describes your current position? Which occupational category best describes your current position?
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
4%
6%
6%
6%
6%
8%
8%
8%
10%
10%
16%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18%
Undecided/Unknown
Transportation and Material Moving
Military
Life, Physical, and Social Science
Construction and Extraction
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and…
Architecture and Engineering
Production
Protective Service
Healthcare Support
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Community and Social Service
Sales and Related
Office and Administrative Support
Computer and Mathematical
Management
Education, Training, and Library
Business and Financial Operations
N=51
Current status
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On average, how many hours do you work per week?
Which of the following categories includes your annual salary?Which of the following categories includes your annual salary?
19%
19%
17%
13%
13%
6%
6%
8%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20%
Less than $20,000
$20,001 to $30,000
$30,001 to $40,000
$40,001 to $50,000
$50,001 to $60,000
$60,001 to $70,000
$70,001 to $80,000
More than $90,000
N=53
On average, how many hours do you work per week?
6%
60%
34% 0-2021-4041-60
N=50
Current status
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Which best describes your current educational or training experience?Which best describes your current educational or training experience?
80%
7%
7%
7%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Graduate or professional school
Additional undergraduate degree
Additional undergraduate levelcoursework
Specialized career training
N=15
Which college/university are you currently attending? (N = 13)
College/University PercentConcordia University (WI) 8%Marquette University 15%UW-Milwaukee 8%UW-Parkside 23%UW-Platteville 8%Milwaukee Area Technical College and Waukesha County Technical College 8%Columbia University in the City of New York 8%
University of Oregon 8%Brandman University (Irvine, California) 8%
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign 8%
Current status
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Was this institution your first choice for your graduate/professional education?
Which degree(s) are you pursuing? (N=10)
Degree PercentMaster of Arts (M.A.) 30%Master of Science (M.S.) 20%Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) 20%Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 10%Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) 10%Master of Physician Assistant Studies MPAS 10%
Was this institution your first choice for your graduate/professional education?
45%55%
YesNo
N = 11
Current status
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Are you currently actively involved in any community service activities?Are you currently actively involved in any community service activities?
39%
61%
YesNo
N=61
Uw - parkside experience
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How well did the following UW-Parkside experiences prepare you for your current position?
Please indicate whether each of the following descriptions applies to your current position.Please indicate whether each of the following descriptions applies to your current position.
64%74% 79%
87%
62% 58%
40%
77%
36%26% 21%
13%
38% 42%
60%
23%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Related toDegree
earned atUW-Parkside
My desiredcareer path
Uses skillslearned at
UW-Parkside
Work I findmeaningful
Permanentappointment
Providesadequate
compensationto support my
desiredlifestyle
First job Ihave had
sincegraduation
Only job Icurrently
have
NoYes
N=52
UW-Parkside Experience
How well did the following UW-Parkside experiences prepare you for your current position?
Uw - parkside experience
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When did you obtain your current position? When did you obtain your first position upon graduation?
23%
9%
26%
42%
0%
10%
38%
52%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
More than ayear after
graduation
6-12 Monthsafter
graduation
0-6 Monthsafter
graduation
Prior tograduationfrom UW-Parkside
More than ayear after
graduation
6-12 Monthsafter
graduation
0-6 Monthsafter
graduation
Prior tograduationfrom UW-Parkside
When did you obtain your current position? When did you obtain your first position upon graduation?
When did you obtain your current position? When did you obtain your first position upon graduation?
Uw - parkside experience
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How did your education at UW-Parkside compare to the education of students from other colleges/universities in your program? Compared to others:
18%
27% 27%
18%
9%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
I am much betterprepared
I am betterprepared
My preparation isabout equal
I am less prepared I am unsure
N=11
How did your education at UW-Parkside compare to the education of students from other colleges/universities in your program? Compared to others:
In approximately how many community service activities did/participate while at UW-Parkside?In approximately how many community service activities did / participate while at UW-Parkside?
40%
37%
12%
12%None1-34-6More than 6
N= 60
Uw - parkside experience
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To what extent did your community service activities at UW-Parkside influence your current service?
To what extent did your community service activities at / UW-Parkside influence your current service?
31%
38%
31%Very muchSomewhatMinimally
N=16
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PersPective of UW - Parkside
Rate the features of your major/program of study at UW-Parkside
If you could start your education over again, would you:
Perspective on UW-Parkside
Rate the features of your major / program of study at UW-Parkside
10%
8%
7%
5%
16%
30%
26%
20%
13%
20%
42%
51%
51%
43%
30%
18%
15%
23%
39%
34%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Exposure to the latest ideas, technology, and professionalpractices
Opportunities for experiential learning
Availability of courses/scheduling
Quality of instruction
Quality of academic advising
Poor Fair Good ExcellentN=61
If you could start your education over again, would you:
33%
46%
10%5% 7%
0%5%
10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%50%
Definitely yes Probably yes Probably not Definitely not Unsure
Attend UW-Parkside
N=61
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PersPective of UW - Parkside
If you could start your education over again, would you:
36%39%
12%
7% 7%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Definitely yes Probably yes Probably not Definitely not Unsure
Declare the same major program(s)
N=59
MIscellaneous
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At the time you graduated from UW-Parkside, what was the total amount that you borrowed to finance your college education for which you were (are) personally responsible for paying?Miscellaneous
At the time you graduated from UW-Parkside, what was the total amount that you borrowed to finance your college education for which you were (are) personally responsible for paying?
2%
30%
5%
13%
3%
3%
17%
17%
3%
7%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
Do not know
No loans
Less than $5,000
$5,000-9,999
$10,000-14,999
$15,000-19,999
$20,000-29,999
$30,000-39,999
$40,000-49,999
$50,000 or more
N=60
Do you anticipate pursuing a graduate or professional degree in the future?Do you anticipate pursuing a graduate or professional degree in the future?
20%
27%
24%
8%
20%Definitely yesProbably yesProbably notDefinitely notUnsure
N=41
MIscellaneous
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Please tell us about your UW-Parkside alumni experiences.Please tell us about your UW-Parkside alumni experiences.
10%
15%
17%
59%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Participated in alumni events
Volunteered my time in support of UW-Parkside activities and/or functions
Contributed financially to UW-Parkside
Encouraged a prospective student toconsider attending UW-Parkside
N=41
How connected do you feel to UW-Parkside?How connected do you feel to UW-Parkside?
16%
43%
28%
14%
Very strong connectionSome connectionVery little connectionNo connection
N=58