2006 Baccalaureate Alumni Report, Page 1
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
2007 Baccalaureate Alumni Survey Report
University Totals
Response rate 34% (323/963)
2006
N=309
2007
N=323
Difference
1. What semester did you first enroll in courses toward a degree program at UCCS?
Fall
Spring
Summer
N=266
71.2%
24.7%
4.1%
N=306
76.1%
18.6%
5.2%
4.90
-6.10
1.10
1a. What year did you first enroll in courses toward a degree program at UCCS?
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998 and before
N=289
N=316
~
~
2.7%
12.4%
21.7%
30.7%
15.5%
6.9%
10.1%
0.9%
2.8%
13.3%
19.3%
32.6%
18.0%
6.0%
1.9%
5.0%
~
~
10.60
6.90
10.90
-12.70
-9.50
-5.00
-5.10
2. What was your initial student level?
1 - Freshman
2 - Transfer
3 - Unclassified
N=309
42.4%
55.3%
2.3%
N=321
42.1%
55.1%
2.8%
-0.30
-0.20
0.50
N=161
45.9%
38.5%
3.7%
3.7%
2.5%
1.2%
1.2%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
N=162
46.0%
34.8%
5.6%
3.1%
5.6%
1.2%
0.6%
1.2%
1.2%
0.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.10
-3.72
1.89
-0.60
3.09
0.04
-0.58
0.64
0.64
0.02
-0.60
-0.60
3. What was your initial student classification?
1 - Resident
2 - Non-resident
N=306
87.7%
12.3%
N=322
87.6%
12.4%
-0.10
0.10
4. During your studies at UCCS, what was your course load during most semesters?
1 - Full-time (12 or more hours a semester)
2 - Part-time (11 credits or less a semester)
N=303
87.7%
12.3%
N=323
89.2%
10.8%
1.50
-1.50
5. When did you graduate from UCCS?
1 - August 2005
2 - December 2005
3 - May 2006
N=303
8.2%
20.6%
71.2%
N=322
7.5%
25.2%
67.4%
-0.70
4.60
-3.80
2a. If you were a transfer student, from which institution did you transfer?
Other (includes out-of-state)
PPCC (Pikes Peak Community College)
CSU (CO State University)
CU-Boulder
UNC (University of Northern CO)
Adams State College
CC (Colorado College)
Fort-Lewis College
CU-Denver
Western State College
USAFA (US Air Force Academy)
USC (University of Southern CO)
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6. Which degree did you receive at the time of the above graduation?
1 - Bachelor of Arts
2 - Bachelor of Science
N=306
63.3%
36.7%
N=341
62.8%
37.2%
-0.55
0.54
7. In what major(s) did you receive your degree from UCCS?
Accounting
Anthropology
Art History
Biology
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Distributed Studies-Other
Economics
Electrical Engineering
English
Finance
Business Administration
Geography & Environmental Studies
Health Care Services
History
Information Systems
International Business
Marketing
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Nursing
Organizational Management
Personnel/Human Resources Management
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Visual Arts
Other
N=306
2.0%
1.6%
0.7%
9.5%
1.6%
8.5%
0.0%
2.3%
1.0%
0.3%
0.3%
4.9%
1.3%
5.9%
5.9%
2.3%
6.5%
1.6%
0.3%
2.0%
2.0%
2.0%
9.2%
1.6%
0.7%
2.3%
1.3%
2.6%
9.2%
6.2%
1.6%
1.6%
1.0%
N=350
3.7%
2.3%
0.0%
6.3%
6.3%
9.7%
0.9%
2.3%
0.3%
2.0%
1.1%
5.7%
2.3%
2.0%
5.1%
4.0%
4.6%
0.6%
1.1%
2.9%
2.3%
0.9%
11.1%
2.3%
0.3%
1.1%
0.3%
3.1%
9.1%
4.3%
0.9%
1.1%
0.0%
1.71
0.68
-0.70
-3.22
4.68
1.21
0.86
-0.02
-0.72
1.70
0.84
0.81
0.98
-3.90
-0.76
1.71
-1.93
-1.03
0.84
0.86
0.28
-1.14
1.94
0.68
-0.42
-1.16
-1.02
0.54
-0.06
-1.91
-0.74
-0.46
-1.00
8. Did you change your major during your studies at UCCS?
1 - Yes
2 - No
N=304
32.6%
67.4%
N=323
29.1%
70.9%
-3.50
3.50
3.38
3.47
0.09
10. After graduating from UCCS, did you pursue graduate school?
1- Yes, I enrolled immediately
2- Yes, I enrolled within _____ years*
3- No, but I plan to continue in _____ years
4- No
*Option 2 modified in 2007
N=303
20.9%
14.4%
38.9%
25.8%
N=322
17.4%
11.5%
38.8%
32.3%
-3.50
-2.90
-0.10
6.50
10a. I enrolled in this many years:
1 - 2 years
3 - 4 years
5 years or more
N=103
~
~
~
N=36
97.2%
0.0%
2.8%
~
~
~
10b. I plan to continue in this many years:
1 - 2 years
3 - 4 years
5 years or more
N=103
72.3%
16.2%
11.4%
N=97
74.2%
16.5%
9.3%
1.92
0.29
-2.13
9. Upon graduation, what was your cumulative grade point average?
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11. If you enrolled in a graduate school program, please indicate the field.
1- Engineering
2- Law School
3- Medical School
4- Dental School
5- Education
6- Business Administration
7- Theological School/Seminary
8- Veterinary Medicine
9- Arts and Sciences
10- Other
N=96
4.7%
5.7%
10.4%
0.0%
25.5%
8.5%
0.9%
0.0%
20.8%
23.5%
N=97
5.2%
4.1%
6.2%
2.1%
27.8%
13.4%
1.0%
0.0%
27.8%
12.4%
0.50
-1.60
-4.20
2.10
2.30
4.90
0.10
0.00
7.00
-11.10
12. What graduate school did you attend?
UCCS
Other (includes out-of-state)
CU-Denver
CU-Boulder
CTU (Colorado Technical University)
CSU (Colorado State University)
Health Sciences Center-Denver
UNC (University of Northern CO)
CC (Colorado College)
Regis University
CO School of Mines
Western State
N=98
46.0%
35.7%
1.0%
1.0%
0.0%
2.0%
7.1%
3.0%
2.0%
1.0%
0.0%
1.0%
N=89
48.3%
31.5%
6.7%
1.1%
2.2%
2.2%
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
2.31
-4.20
5.74
0.12
2.24
0.23
-1.49
-3.00
-2.00
1.23
0.00
-1.00
13. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a baccalaureate degree?
1 - To obtain an education
2 - Parents wanted me to get a degree
3 - To discover what type of occupation I desire
4 - To become better qualified for future employment
5 - To become better qualified for present employment
6 - To qualify for advancement in my field of employment
7 - To prepare for a better job than my present employment
8 - To prepare for changing my occupation
9 - To prepare for a graduate degree
10 - Personal fulfillment
11 - To fulfill a career goal
12 - To earn a higher salary
13 - To learn a skill
14 - To get away from home
15 - Other
N=301
24.3%
1.6%
2.0%
23.4%
0.7%
2.6%
4.9%
2.6%
12.2%
12.2%
8.9%
2.3%
0.3%
0.0%
2.0%
N=305
21.0%
2.3%
3.0%
24.9%
1.3%
1.6%
4.6%
2.3%
8.5%
10.2%
15.1%
3.6%
0.3%
0.0%
1.3%
-3.30
0.70
1.00
1.50
0.60
-1.00
-0.30
-0.30
-3.70
-2.00
6.20
1.30
0.00
0.00
-0.70
14. What is your current employment status?
1 - Full time (35 hours or more)
2 - Part time (Less than 35 hours)
3 - Unemployed, but seeking employment
4 - Unemployed, and not seeking employment
N=306
71.5%
15.9%
4.2%
8.4%
N=318
72.3%
13.8%
5.3%
8.5%
0.80
-2.10
1.10
0.10
3.73
3.56
-0.17
N=262
27.2%
23.4%
6.8%
3.0%
39.6%
N=266
27.8%
35.7%
3.8%
0.8%
32.0%
0.60
12.30
-3.00
-2.20
-7.60
15. How many months after graduating did it take to find your current job?
16. After graduation from UCCS, did you enter the job market in a field related to your major?
1- I had a job in a field related to my major prior to graduation
2- Yes, within six months of graduation
3- Yes, within one year of graduation
4- Yes, within two years of graduation
5- No. I entered the job market, but not in a field related to my major
MEAN=
17. What is your current occupation?
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18. Where is your current job located?
1 - In Colorado Springs and surrounding areas
2 - Outside of Colorado Springs, but in Colorado
3 - Outside of Colorado, but in the U.S.
4 - Outside of the U.S.
N=269
65.1%
12.5%
21.3%
1.1%
N=272
63.2%
21.0%
15.1%
0.7%
-1.90
8.50
-6.20
-0.40
~
~
~
~
N=178
45.5%
1.7%
40.4%
12.4%
~
~
~
~
21. In which sector of the economy is your primary employment?
1- Aerospace Industry*
2- Agricultural*
3- Construction
4- Education*
5- Finance
6- Government*
7- Homemaker*
8- Insurance/Real Estate*
9- Manufacturing*
10- Mining*
11- Medical/Nursing/Allied Health
12- Professional (Medical or Law)*
13- Public Service*
14- Services
15- Technology
16- Transportation and Public Utilities
17- Wholesale & Retail
18- Other (Please specify)*
*New options in 2007
N=261
~
~
1.1%
~
19.3%
~
~
~
~
~
17.0%
~
~
6.1%
13.6%
0.8%
6.4%
~
N=274
2.2%
0.0%
1.5%
16.8%
8.8%
5.1%
1.5%
3.6%
1.8%
0.0%
19.3%
1.5%
7.7%
7.7%
4.4%
0.7%
4.7%
12.8%
~
~
0.40
~
-10.70
~
~
~
~
~
2.30
~
~
1.60
-9.20
-0.10
-1.70
~
22. How much previous experience did you have in your current field of employment?
1 - Had no previous employment experience
2 - Had some previous employment experience
3 - Had substantial previous employment experience
N=265
37.7%
36.2%
26.1%
N=274
39.8%
39.4%
20.8%
2.10
3.20
-5.30
~
~
N=288
10.1%
89.9%
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
N=29
37.9%
44.8%
0.0%
3.4%
3.4%
10.4%
~
~
~
~
~
~
19. What is the name of your current employer?
*Contact UCCS IR office for a detailed report
20. If you attended a different college prior to enrolling at UCCS, please circle the college type:
1- Two-year public
2- Two-year private
3- Four-year public
4- Four-year private
*New Question in 2007
23. Have you ever served in the armed forces/military?*
1- Yes (Type of service? ______)
2- No
23b. If yes, please provide type of service:
Air Force
Army
Marines
Navy
National Guard
Other
*New Question in 2007
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24. Are you currently (circle all that are applicable):*
1- A dependent of an active duty military service member?
2- A spouse of an active duty military service member?
3- A dependent or spouse of an inactive or retired military service member?
4- Serving in the armed forces, National Guard, or Reserves?
5- A veteran?
6- A disabled veteran?
7- ROTC
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
N=73
8.2%
21.9%
32.9%
5.5%
21.9%
8.2%
1.4%
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
MEAN=
N=265
2.2%
9.0%
22.8%
37.7%
28.4%
3.81
N=277
1.4%
5.4%
24.2%
39.7%
29.2%
3.90
-0.80
-3.60
1.40
2.00
0.80
0.09
MEAN=
N=266
21.2%
11.9%
6.7%
14.9%
19.0%
26.4%
3.78
N=286
14.0%
11.2%
3.1%
14.3%
22.4%
35.0%
4.25
-7.20
-0.70
-3.60
-0.60
3.40
8.60
0.47
N=265
N=288
MEAN=
8.2%
7.8%
7.8%
25.4%
32.8%
17.9%
4.21
4.2%
8.0%
5.2%
22.9%
36.5%
23.3%
4.49
-4.00
0.20
-2.60
-2.50
3.70
5.40
0.28
MEAN=
N=264
6.4%
8.6%
6.7%
18.7%
35.6%
24.0%
4.40
N=295
3.7%
8.8%
5.1%
17.3%
36.3%
28.8%
4.60
-2.70
0.20
-1.60
-1.40
0.70
4.80
0.20
MEAN=
N=309
0.7%
2.3%
3.6%
11.1%
42.3%
40.1%
5.12
N=323
2.2%
2.2%
5.0%
11.1%
39.0%
40.6%
5.00
1.50
-0.10
1.40
0.00
-3.30
0.50
-0.12
24a. If "yes" to any of the above, where were you or your service member stationed prior to enrolling
in courses at UCCS?
*Contact UCCS IR office for a detailed report
*New Question in 2007
25. Overall, how satisfied are you with your current job?
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
26. My job is closely related to my chosen field of study.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
27. The specific knowledge, skills, and expertise I acquired at UCCS have
been useful in my present occupation.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
28. My studies at UCCS enhanced my ability to get a job.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
29. I am pleased with my choice of degree program.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
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30. The technical skills I learned at UCCS were complete and up-to-date.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
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31. In retrospect, I wish I had chosen a different program of study.
1 - Yes
2 - No
31a. What degree program do you wish you had chosen?
Accounting
Anthropology
Business Administration
Biology
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Distributed Studies - Justice/Public Administration
Education
Electrical Engineering
English
Finance
GES
Health Care Services
History
Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics
Not Offered at UCCS
Not Sure
Nursing
Other
Physics
Pre-Professional
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Visual Arts
N=302
1.3%
1.6%
4.6%
21.6%
52.8%
18.0%
4.77
N=319
1.9%
3.1%
2.5%
22.6%
52.7%
17.2%
4.73
0.60
1.50
-2.10
1.00
-0.10
-0.80
-0.04
N=299
16.3%
83.7%
N=319
21.9%
78.1%
5.60
-5.60
N=51
~
~
15.7%
1.9%
~
~
~
5.8%
~
11.8%
3.9%
~
3.9%
1.9%
5.8%
1.9%
3.9%
3.9%
~
5.8%
~
1.9%
16.0%
3.9%
~
1.9%
1.9%
1.9%
5.8%
N=68
1.5%
1.5%
14.7%
2.9%
2.9%
2.9%
1.5%
1.5%
2.9%
8.8%
1.5%
1.5%
2.9%
0.0%
1.5%
0.0%
1.5%
0.0%
2.9%
13.2%
2.9%
13.2%
11.8%
1.5%
1.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2.9%
~
~
-1.00
1.04
~
~
~
-4.33
~
-2.98
-2.40
~
-0.96
-1.90
-4.30
-1.90
-2.40
-3.90
~
7.43
~
11.34
-4.24
-2.40
~
-1.90
-1.90
-1.90
-2.86
N=301
N=309
4.0%
47.4%
25.5%
11.6%
11.6%
1.9%
46.3%
23.3%
13.9%
14.6%
-2.10
-1.10
-2.20
2.30
3.00
N=301
1.0%
47.4%
24.8%
15.2%
11.6%
N=306
2.0%
43.5%
27.8%
16.0%
10.8%
1.00
-3.90
3.00
0.80
-0.80
32. During your entire UCCS career, how many COURSES (not hours) required:
In class writing assignments
1. None
2. 1 - 10
3. 11 - 20
4. 20 - 30
5. 31+
Out of class writing assignments
1. None
2. 1 - 10
3. 11 - 20
4. 20 - 30
5. 31+
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Oral Presentations
1. None
2. 1 - 10
3. 11 - 20
4. 20 - 30
5. 31+
N=301
0.0%
49.8%
32.7%
13.5%
4.0%
N=310
0.0%
45.4%
29.4%
15.8%
9.4%
0.00
-4.40
-3.30
2.30
5.40
Group projects/activities
1. None
2. 1 - 10
3. 11 - 20
4. 20 - 30
5. 31+
N=300
1.3%
46.2%
31.2%
14.6%
6.6%
N=308
0.3%
42.9%
29.5%
18.5%
8.8%
-1.00
-3.30
-1.70
3.90
2.20
Problems requiring quantitative (mathematical) skills
1. None
2. 1 - 10
3. 11 - 20
4. 20 - 30
5. 31+
N=301
1.7%
57.0%
24.5%
9.3%
7.6%
N=310
1.3%
57.1%
21.9%
11.0%
8.7%
-0.40
0.10
-2.60
1.70
1.10
Computer applications (either mainframe or personal computer)
1. None
2. 1 - 10
3. 11 - 20
4. 20 - 30
5. 31+
N=301
2.6%
36.8%
24.5%
18.5%
17.5%
N=309
1.3%
34.6%
27.2%
18.8%
18.1%
-1.30
-2.20
2.70
0.30
0.60
Activities where you applied knowledge of other cultures
1. None
2. 1 - 10
3. 11 - 20
4. 20 - 30
5. 31+
N=301
5.3%
56.3%
24.2%
8.9%
5.3%
N=310
4.2%
59.4%
21.6%
10.3%
4.5%
-1.10
3.10
-2.60
1.40
-0.80
Scientific methodology
1. None
2. 1 - 10
3. 11 - 20
4. 20 - 30
5. 31+
N=302
6.3%
47.5%
26.7%
10.6%
8.9%
N=306
4.9%
51.6%
20.6%
13.7%
9.2%
-1.40
4.10
-6.10
3.10
0.30
Service learning (the integration of meaningful community service with instruction and reflection)
1. None
2. 1 - 10
3. 11 - 20
4. 20 - 30
5. 31+
N=301
26.5%
51.5%
12.9%
6.0%
3.3%
N=305
24.9%
52.5%
14.4%
4.9%
3.3%
-1.60
1.00
1.50
-1.10
0.00
33. My studies at UCCS met the educational goal I had in mind when I enrolled.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
N=304
2.0%
3.3%
7.2%
13.4%
46.9%
27.3%
4.84
N=322
2.8%
3.1%
4.3%
18.3%
46.3%
25.2%
4.78
0.80
-0.20
-2.90
4.90
-0.60
-2.10
-0.06
MEAN=
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N=304
N=320
1.3%
3.3%
2.6%
18.9%
44.6%
29.3%
4.90
0.9%
2.2%
3.1%
18.4%
51.2%
24.1%
4.89
N=301
N=319
MEAN=
18.5%
38.3%
34.3%
6.6%
2.3%
2.36
15.0%
42.9%
35.7%
5.3%
0.9%
2.34
-3.50
4.60
1.40
-1.30
-1.40
-0.02
MEAN=
N=303
19.0%
36.1%
31.8%
11.5%
1.6%
2.41
N=322
15.5%
39.4%
30.1%
14.0%
0.9%
2.00
-3.50
3.30
-1.70
2.50
-0.70
-0.41
MEAN=
N=300
7.9%
17.2%
28.1%
29.8%
16.9%
3.30
N=321
9.0%
15.3%
32.7%
27.7%
15.3%
3.25
1.10
-1.90
4.60
-2.10
-1.60
-0.05
N=297
N=316
MEAN=
5.7%
15.7%
31.0%
35.0%
12.7%
3.33
7.9%
14.9%
36.4%
27.8%
13.0%
3.23
2.20
-0.80
5.40
-7.20
0.30
-0.10
MEAN=
42.00
36.24
-5.76
MEAN=
N=168
0.3%
4.0%
22.2%
56.0%
17.5%
3.86
N=319
0.6%
3.8%
22.6%
55.8%
17.2%
3.85
0.30
-0.20
0.40
-0.20
-0.30
-0.01
MEAN=
N=301
1.0%
6.0%
26.8%
47.7%
18.5%
3.77
N=317
0.6%
5.7%
32.2%
44.8%
16.7%
3.71
-0.40
-0.30
5.40
-2.90
-1.80
-0.06
34. I learned the theoretical foundations of the academic disciplines I studied during my education.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
MEAN=
35. During the years you were completing your degree at UCCS, how often were courses you needed
for your general education requirements unavailable in the semester you needed them?
1 - Never
2 - Rarely
3 - Sometimes
4 - Often
5 - Always
36. How often were courses needed for your major unavailable in the semester that you needed them?
1 - Never
2 - Rarely
3 - Sometimes
4 - Often
5 - Always
37. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your major program of study?
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
38. How would you evaluate the advising you received at the Student Success Center?
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
39. How many hours of college credit did you transfer to UCCS?
-0.40
-1.10
0.50
-0.50
6.60
-5.20
-0.01
40. How would you rate the overall QUALITY of YOUR education at UCCS in the following areas?
ORAL COMMUNICATION (e.g., public speaking, small groups, one-on-one)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (e.g., math, statistics)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
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SCIENTIFIC REASONING (e.g., scientific reasoning and methods)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
MEAN=
N=297
1.0%
4.0%
26.8%
34.3%
22.8%
3.85
N=317
0.3%
6.3%
28.4%
45.4%
19.6%
3.78
-0.70
2.30
1.60
11.10
-3.20
-0.07
MEAN=
N=301
0.3%
5.0%
16.6%
52.0%
26.2%
3.99
N=318
0.3%
4.1%
22.6%
53.8%
19.2%
3.87
0.00
-0.90
6.00
1.80
-7.00
-0.12
MEAN=
N=301
0.0%
2.3%
20.9%
51.0%
25.8%
4.00
N=3119
0.6%
3.8%
24.8%
49.5%
21.3%
3.87
0.60
1.50
3.90
-1.50
-4.50
-0.13
MEAN=
N=297
2.0%
9.1%
32.6%
45.3%
11.1%
3.54
N=317
1.3%
12.3%
38.2%
36.3%
12.0%
3.45
-0.70
3.20
5.60
-9.00
0.90
-0.09
MEAN=
N=300
1.0%
2.0%
19.3%
48.2%
29.6%
4.03
N=319
0.6%
3.8%
22.9%
46.1%
26.6%
3.94
-0.40
1.80
3.60
-2.10
-3.00
-0.09
MEAN=
N=206
0.7%
2.6%
14.9%
46.9%
35.0%
4.13
N=319
0.3%
3.1%
18.8%
46.1%
31.7%
4.06
-0.40
0.50
3.90
-0.80
-3.30
-0.07
MEAN=
N=302
0.0%
1.3%
14.2%
49.5%
35.0%
4.18
N=319
0.3%
1.3%
18.5%
49.8%
30.1%
4.08
0.30
0.00
4.30
0.30
-4.90
-0.10
QUALITATIVE SKILLS (e.g., personal analysis, perception, intuition)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
ANALYTICAL REASONING (e.g., logic)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (e.g., using charts, graphs)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
READING SKILLS
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
WRITING SKILLS
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS (e.g., critical thinking)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
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WORKING WITH OTHERS (e.g., teams, groups, etc.)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
MEAN=
N=302
1.0%
4.0%
19.8%
46.2%
38.7%
4.15
N=319
0.3%
4.1%
19.1%
46.1%
30.4%
4.02
-0.70
0.10
-0.70
-0.10
-8.30
-0.13
MEAN=
N=300
2.7%
7.3%
32.6%
38.2%
19.3%
3.64
N=316
0.6%
7.3%
32.9%
43.0%
16.1%
3.67
-2.10
0.00
0.30
4.80
-3.20
0.03
MEAN=
N=302
1.7%
6.3%
22.1%
40.9%
29.0%
3.89
N=318
0.6%
8.5%
26.7%
43.1%
21.1%
3.75
-1.10
2.20
4.60
2.20
-7.90
-0.14
MEAN=
N=302
1.3%
5.3%
17.2%
41.6%
34.7%
4.03
N=320
0.9%
7.5%
20.3%
44.7%
26.6%
3.88
-0.40
2.20
3.10
3.10
-8.10
-0.15
MEAN=
N=302
0.7%
3.6%
24.8%
44.2%
26.7%
3.93
N=320
0.6%
3.4%
25.9%
42.5%
27.5%
3.93
-0.10
-0.20
1.10
-1.70
0.80
0.00
N=298
N=321
MEAN=
3.3%
10.7%
20.4%
40.8%
24.7%
3.73
3.4%
11.2%
24.0%
39.3%
22.1%
3.65
0.10
0.50
3.60
-1.50
-2.60
-0.08
MEAN=
N=300
4.0%
14.3%
27.2%
34.6%
19.9%
3.52
N=316
3.5%
13.6%
36.1%
33.2%
13.6%
3.40
-0.50
-0.70
8.90
-1.40
-6.30
-0.12
COMPUTER SKILLS (e.g., hardware and software)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
INFORMATION GATHERING SKILLS (e.g., library, Internet, etc.)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
MOTIVATION
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
SELF-DISCIPLINE
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
MULTI-CULTURAL AWARENESS (e.g., sensitivity to others unlike you)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
UNDERSTANDING & SYNTHESIZING HISTORICAL EVENTS
(e.g., understanding of today's world in light of the past)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
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PRIMARY COLLEGE OF ACADEMIC WORK
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
MEAN=
OVERALL INSTRUCTION
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
MEAN=
N=296
0.0%
2.0%
16.8%
54.5%
26.6%
4.15
N=318
0.0%
1.6%
24.2%
52.2%
22.0%
3.95
N=302
N=320
0.0%
1.0%
10.9%
60.7%
27.4%
1.2%
1.2%
15.0%
57.5%
25.0%
1.20
0.20
4.10
-3.20
-2.40
4.15
4.04
-0.11
N=319
ACADEMIC CHALLENGE OR RIGOR*
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
*New Question in 2007
0.00
-0.40
7.40
-2.30
-4.60
-0.20
MEAN=
41. Did you work directly with any faculty members on research or creative projects during
your time at UCCS, either in or outside of class?
1 - Yes
2 - No
42. Approximately how many faculty members took an interest in your educational and career
goals (other than for advising purposes) during your years at UCCS?
1 - None
2 - One
3 - Two
4 - Three or more*
*Options 2 & 3 New in 2007
43. How often, either formally or informally, did you meet with faculty members outside of
regular classroom hours?
1 - Never
2 - Rarely
3 - Sometimes
4 - Often
5 - Always
44. UCCS prepared me well for my field of specialization.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
MEAN=
~
~
~
~
~
0.3%
4.4%
21.6%
53.6%
20.1%
~
~
~
~
~
~
3.89
~
N=304
48.4%
51.6%
N=322
42.9%
57.1%
-5.50
5.50
N=304
N=321
14.7%
19.9%
~
~
15.3%
18.4%
27.1%
39.3%
0.60
-1.50
~
~
N=304
5.2%
29.6%
43.6%
21.5%
~
N=319
6.6%
29.8%
38.2%
20.4%
5.0%
1.50
-0.20
-4.90
-1.40
~
N=300
1.0%
3.3%
9.2%
23.1%
49.8%
13.5%
4.58
N=317
5.0%
6.3%
6.9%
22.7%
43.5%
15.5%
4.40
4.00
3.00
-2.30
-0.40
-6.30
2.00
-0.18
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45. Overall, I am satisfied with the education I received at UCCS.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
MEAN=
N=304
1.3%
1.0%
2.6%
14.0%
52.4%
28.6%
5.07
N=319
2.2%
1.3%
3.8%
16.0%
48.6%
28.2%
4.92
0.90
0.30
1.20
2.00
-3.80
-0.40
-0.15
MEAN=
N=295
4.0%
2.7%
4.4%
19.5%
42.3%
27.2%
4.75
N=312
3.2%
4.2%
5.4%
17.3%
43.6%
26.3%
4.73
-0.80
1.50
1.00
-2.20
1.30
-0.90
-0.02
MEAN=
N=303
57.2%
30.7%
6.2%
3.9%
1.3%
0.7%
1.63
N=320
54.7%
30.3%
8.8%
3.4%
2.2%
0.6%
1.70
-2.50
-0.40
2.60
-0.50
0.90
-0.10
0.07
MEAN=
N=207
11.7%
20.8%
12.4%
16.6%
23.1%
15.3%
3.64
N=319
9.1%
18.2%
13.2%
22.9%
23.2%
13.5%
3.73
-2.60
-2.60
0.80
6.30
0.10
-1.80
0.09
MEAN=
N=300
2.3%
4.0%
28.5%
45.0%
20.2%
3.77
N=320
0.0%
5.9%
31.2%
43.1%
19.7%
3.77
-2.30
1.90
2.70
-1.90
-0.50
0.00
MEAN=
N=301
1.7%
4.3%
21.5%
39.6%
33.0%
3.98
N=320
2.2%
5.0%
25.6%
42.5%
24.7%
3.82
0.50
0.70
4.10
2.90
-8.30
-0.16
MEAN=
N=301
2.3%
6.3%
22.1%
42.2%
27.1%
3.85
N=321
1.6%
8.4%
28.0%
38.9%
23.1%
4.00
-0.70
2.10
5.90
-3.30
-4.00
0.15
46. I would send my child(ren) to UCCS.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
47. I would never recommend UCCS to a prospective student.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
48. I sought formal advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester).
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
49. On the following items, please rate your gain in personal development
that resulted from your attendance at UCCS.
Problem-solving ability
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Skill in written expression
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Skill in oral expression
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
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Self-Understanding
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
MEAN=
N=301
2.3%
5.9%
23.8%
41.3%
26.7%
3.84
N=320
3.1%
8.8%
24.4%
40.6%
23.1%
3.72
0.80
2.90
0.60
-0.70
-3.60
-0.12
MEAN=
N=301
10.2%
14.2%
30.0%
30.7%
14.9%
3.26
N=320
9.1%
15.9%
32.2%
28.4%
14.4%
3.23
-1.10
1.70
2.20
-2.30
-0.50
-0.03
MEAN=
N=301
19.5%
17.8%
27.4%
22.8%
12.5%
2.91
N=319
13.2%
24.1%
24.5%
25.4%
12.9%
3.01
-6.30
6.30
-2.90
2.60
0.40
0.10
MEAN=
N=300
11.6%
16.6%
27.2%
26.8%
17.9%
3.23
N=319
9.1%
16.0%
30.1%
28.5%
16.3%
3.27
-2.50
-0.60
2.90
1.70
-1.60
0.04
MEAN=
N=301
5.3%
11.2%
29.4%
36.6%
17.5%
3.50
N=321
5.6%
10.3%
31.2%
37.1%
15.9%
3.47
0.30
-0.90
1.80
0.50
-1.60
-0.03
MEAN=
N=301
4.0%
11.6%
32.7%
32.3%
19.5%
3.52
N=320
6.6%
13.1%
30.6%
33.8%
15.9%
3.39
2.60
1.50
-2.10
1.50
-3.60
-0.13
MEAN=
N=300
8.9%
17.9%
31.1%
26.8%
15.2%
3.22
N=321
8.4%
21.8%
32.7%
26.8%
10.3%
3.09
-0.50
3.90
1.60
0.00
-4.90
-0.13
Ability to manage emotions appropriately
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Ability to make close friends
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Appreciation for persons of other races and ethnic backgrounds
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Ability to relate to people
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Knowledge of social/domestic issues
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Knowledge of international issues
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
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Ability to make ethical decisions
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
MEAN=
N=301
9.9%
10.9%
22.8%
35.6%
20.8%
3.47
N=320
7.5%
14.4%
26.9%
33.8%
17.5%
3.39
-2.40
3.50
4.10
-1.80
-3.30
-0.08
MEAN=
N=300
10.9%
22.2%
23.5%
24.5%
18.9%
3.18
N=321
9.7%
18.7%
32.4%
24.3%
15.0%
3.16
-1.20
-3.50
8.90
-0.20
-3.90
-0.02
MEAN=
N=301
9.6%
16.8%
28.4%
23.1%
22.1%
3.31
N=321
10.6%
17.1%
29.3%
28.7%
14.3%
3.19
1.00
0.30
0.90
5.60
-7.80
-0.12
MEAN=
N=301
7.9%
15.5%
27.7%
28.4%
20.5%
3.38
N=320
10.0%
17.5%
29.7%
29.1%
13.8%
3.19
2.10
2.00
2.00
0.70
-6.70
-0.19
MEAN=
N=301
2.3%
4.3%
20.5%
41.3%
31.7%
3.96
N=321
2.2%
9.0%
26.5%
39.3%
23.1%
3.72
-0.10
4.70
6.00
-2.00
-8.60
-0.24
MEAN=
N=301
3.6%
11.9%
23.8%
34.7%
26.1%
3.68
N=320
1.9%
14.4%
33.8%
31.9%
18.1%
3.50
-1.70
2.50
10.00
-2.80
-8.00
-0.18
MEAN=
N=301
4.0%
15.5%
31.4%
29.7%
19.5%
3.45
N=320
4.7%
15.6%
30.9%
34.4%
14.4%
3.38
0.70
0.10
-0.50
4.70
-5.10
-0.07
Appreciation for the arts
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Appreciation for literature
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Appreciation of the humanities
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Skill in gathering information
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Technical knowledge
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Computer Literacy
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
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1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
MEAN=
N=301
0.3%
3.6%
21.1%
39.9%
35.0%
4.06
N=320
0.9%
5.0%
23.1%
44.4%
26.6%
3.91
0.60
1.40
2.00
4.50
-8.40
-0.15
N=366
5.2%
21.3%
15.2%
9.1%
8.3%
3.0%
1.7%
1.9%
1.9%
3.3%
2.8%
1.9%
0.8%
~
1.9%
1.4%
~
0.3%
0.3%
0.8%
0.6%
0.3%
~
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
~
0.6%
0.3%
0.3%
~
1.9%
1.4%
1.9%
0.6%
0.3%
8.8%
N=397
13.4%
13.1%
11.6%
8.3%
6.3%
6.5%
4.5%
3.5%
3.3%
2.8%
2.8%
1.8%
1.8%
1.8%
1.5%
1.5%
1.3%
1.3%
1.0%
1.3%
0.8%
0.8%
0.5%
0.5%
0.5%
0.5%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5.5%
8.15
-8.21
-3.62
-0.79
-2.01
3.55
2.83
1.63
1.37
-0.53
-0.03
-0.14
0.96
~
-0.39
0.11
~
0.96
0.70
0.45
0.15
0.45
~
-0.10
-0.10
-0.10
~
-0.35
-0.05
-0.05
~
-1.65
-1.15
-1.90
-0.60
-0.30
-3.26
50. In your opinion, what are the advantages of going to UCCS?
percentages are based on multiple responses per survey question rather than respondent rate
Close to home
Location
Small class size
Faculty
Cost
Personable/small student-to-teacher ratio
Able to get a degree
Quality education
Convenient
Small school/atmosphere
Good departmental programs
Availability of faculty
Class hours/schedule
Orientation to non-traditional students*
Accredited
Friendly atmosphere
Classes taught by PhD's, not TA's*
High academic standards
Good equipment/facilities/resources
Good reputation
Diverse course offerings
Beautiful Campus
Good customer/student services*
Diversity among students
Good career placement, guidance
Diversity among instructors
Diversity on campus*
Had major I wanted
Part of CU system, affiliation with Boulder
Sports, near OTC
Financial Aid*
Curriculum
Well rounded education
Night classes
Good cohesiveness, communication
Dorms
Other
*New Options in 2007
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51. In your opinion, what are the disadvantages of going to UCCS?
percentages are based on multiple responses per survey question rather than respondent rate
Parking
High fees, costs
Poor academic advising
Class hours/schedule
Little campus life/social life
Lacking college atmosphere
Faculty
Need more majors
Lack of internships, practical/work experience
Poor job placement, career guidance
Lack of sports
Curriculum
Department/Program disorganized
Need wider selection of courses
School lacks a big name/Not well-known
Out-dated equipment, technology, lack of
Location
Need more graduate programs
Too many unnecessary requirements
Lack of funding for departments/schools
No involvement with the community
No cohesiveness/communication
School is too small
Lack of school spirit
Lack of financial aid
Staff
Group projects*
Students too young*
Students too old*
Classes taught by TA's, not PhD's*
Lack of diversity on campus
Overshadowed by Boulder
Not enough night classes
Transfer of credits
Availability of faculty
Construction
Poor student/customer service
Classes too big
Bureaucracy
Conservative attitude
Inadequate library resources
Lack of diversity among students
Unfriendly, uncaring atmosphere
Growing too fast, overcrowded
Liberal attitude
Dorms
Lack of diversity among instructors
Other
*New Options in 2007
N=311
10.1%
7.8%
2.9%
3.2%
7.1%
3.9%
2.6%
4.2%
1.3%
1.9%
0.6%
2.9%
2.6%
4.2%
2.9%
1.0%
0.6%
1.0%
0.6%
2.3%
1.6%
1.0%
1.0%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
~
~
~
~
1.6%
1.0%
0.6%
0.6%
0.3%
0.3%
1.3%
1.0%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.0%
1.3%
1.0%
0.3%
0.3%
20.5%
N=309
9.4%
8.4%
4.9%
4.5%
4.5%
4.2%
4.2%
3.6%
2.9%
2.6%
2.3%
2.3%
2.3%
1.6%
1.6%
1.6%
1.9%
1.3%
1.3%
1.0%
1.0%
1.0%
1.0%
1.0%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
19.7%
-0.72
0.61
1.95
1.33
-2.57
0.31
1.61
-0.64
1.61
0.68
1.66
-0.64
-0.34
-2.59
-1.29
0.61
1.34
0.29
0.69
-1.33
-0.63
-0.03
-0.03
0.67
0.34
0.34
~
~
~
~
-0.96
-0.36
0.04
0.04
0.34
0.34
-0.98
-0.68
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.32
-1.30
-1.00
-0.30
-0.30
-0.76
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52. What advice would you give to a first-year student who just enrolled at UCCS?
percentages are based on multiple responses per survey question rather than respondent rate
N=311
10.4%
10.4%
5.8%
4.9%
4.5%
7.1%
5.5%
3.9%
9.4%
1.6%
~
3.9%
1.3%
0.6%
~
~
4.5%
2.3%
2.6%
~
21.1%
N=309
12.6%
12.3%
7.1%
6.5%
6.1%
5.5%
4.2%
3.9%
3.2%
3.2%
3.2%
2.6%
1.9%
1.6%
1.3%
1.3%
0.6%
0.6%
0.3%
0.3%
21.4%
2.23
1.90
1.27
1.60
1.59
-1.64
-1.31
-0.02
-6.18
1.61
~
-1.32
0.64
0.96
~
~
-3.90
-1.63
-2.27
~
0.26
N=301
31.6%
68.4%
N=321
27.4%
72.6%
-4.20
4.20
1976.86
1978.42
1.56
56. Your primary ethnic group is:
1 - African American or Black
2 - Asian American, Asian, or Pacific Islander
3 - Hispanic, Chicano/a, Latino/a, Mexican American
4 - Native American
5 - Caucasian, White, or Anglo
6 - Multi Ethnic
7 - Other
N=297
1.0%
2.0%
4.3%
0.7%
86.3%
4.3%
1.3%
N=316
2.5%
4.1%
4.1%
0.0%
82.6%
6.0%
0.6%
1.50
2.10
-0.20
-0.70
-3.70
1.70
-0.70
57. The highest educational level completed by your mother was:
1 - Grade school
2 - Junior high
3 - Some high school
4 - High school graduate
5 - Vocational/technical/business (beyond high school)
6 - Some college
7 - Completed college (4 year degree)
8 - Graduate school
9 - N/A or Don't Know*
*New Option in 2007
N=301
1.0%
1.6%
4.9%
21.1%
14.8%
20.7%
23.7%
12.2%
~
N=317
1.6%
0.9%
4.1%
20.8%
10.7%
24.6%
22.4%
14.2%
0.6%
0.60
-0.70
-0.80
-0.30
-4.10
3.90
-1.30
2.00
~
Make friends/socialize/get involved
Get to know professors
Set goals/go for it/dedication
Explore degree options
Study
Advisors
Manage time/stay prepared
Use resources
Focus
Have fun
Live on campus*
Go to class/pay attention
Take general education requirements early
Talk to others before you make decisions
Internships/Research*
Schedule things*
Don't take too many classes at once
Manage money
Use alternative modes of transportation/Beware of parking
Work schedule*
Other
*New Options in 2007
53. Your gender is:
1 - Male
2 - Female
54. Your year of birth is:
MEAN=
55. If you are not a U.S. citizen, what is your country of citizenship?
*Contact the UCCS IR office for detailed report
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58. The highest educational level completed by your father was:
1 - Grade school
2 - Junior high
3 - Some high school
4 - High school graduate
5 - Vocational/technical/business (beyond high school)
6 - Some college
7 - Completed college (4 year degree)
8 - Graduate school
9 - N/A or Don't Know*
*New Option in 2007
N=296
0.3%
1.7%
1.3%
19.7%
9.7%
21.1%
25.8%
20.4%
~
N=318
2.2%
0.9%
3.1%
13.5%
9.1%
20.4%
24.8%
25.2%
0.6%
1.90
-0.80
1.80
-6.20
-0.60
-0.70
-1.00
4.80
~
59. Your current marital status is:
1 - Single, Never Married
2 - Married
3 - Separated
4 - Divorced
5 - Widowed
6 - Other
N=302
47.2%
42.0%
0.7%
7.5%
0.3%
2.3%
N=319
49.8%
39.8%
0.3%
8.8%
0.0%
1.3%
2.60
-2.20
-0.40
1.30
-0.30
-1.00
60. Your total personal income (before deductions) in the year subsequent to your graduation was:
1 - Less than $9,999
2 - $10,000 - $19,999
3 - $20,000 - $29,999
4 - $30,000 - $39,999
5 - $40,000 - $54,999
6 - $55,000 - $79,999
7 - $80, 000 - $99,000
8 - $100,000 - $109,999*
8 - $110,000 or more*
*Options 8 & 9 modified in 2007.
N=296
16.4%
20.4%
18.7%
21.4%
13.4%
6.7%
1.3%
~
~
N=312
15.4%
16.0%
19.9%
21.2%
18.3%
7.1%
0.0%
1.0%
1.3%
-1.00
-4.40
1.20
-0.20
4.90
0.40
-1.30
~
~
61. How many dependents are in your household?
1
2
3
4 or more
N=92
57.8%
28.9%
10.0%
3.3%
N=89
47.2%
34.8%
11.2%
6.7%
-10.60
5.90
1.20
3.40
** Results are based on the corrected or "valid" percentage (total respondents - no response= N)
~ indicates that no response was reported
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University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
2007 Baccalaureate Alumni Survey Report
University Totals and College Comparisons
2007 Alumni
N=323
BETH-EL
N=53
BUS
N=47
ENG
N=18
LAS
N=205
1. What semester did you first enroll in courses toward a degree program at UCCS?
Fall
Spring
Summer
N=306
76.1%
18.6%
5.2%
N=49
79.6%
10.2%
10.2%
N=43
79.1%
20.9%
0.0%
N=18
72.2%
27.8%
0.0%
N=196
75.0%
19.4%
5.6%
1a. What year did you first enroll in courses toward a degree program at UCCS?
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998 and before
N=316
N=52
N=44
N=17
N=203
0.9%
2.8%
13.3%
19.3%
32.6%
18.0%
6.0%
1.9%
5.0%
0.0%
1.9%
11.5%
21.2%
44.2%
13.5%
3.8%
0.0%
3.8%
2.3%
0.0%
13.6%
13.6%
36.4%
18.2%
11.4%
0.0%
4.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
17.6%
58.8%
11.8%
5.9%
0.0%
5.9%
1.0%
3.9%
14.8%
20.2%
26.6%
19.7%
5.4%
3.0%
5.5%
2. What was your initial student level?
1 - Freshman
2 - Transfer
3 - Unclassified
N=321
42.1%
55.1%
2.8%
N=52
42.3%
51.9%
5.8%
N=47
51.1%
48.9%
0.0%
N=18
66.7%
33.3%
0.0%
N=204
37.7%
59.3%
2.9%
N=162
46.0%
34.8%
5.6%
3.1%
5.6%
1.2%
0.6%
1.2%
1.2%
0.6%
0.0%
0.0%
N=22
54.6%
22.7%
4.5%
9.1%
0.0%
4.5%
0.0%
4.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=24
62.5%
29.2%
4.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=6
83.3%
16.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=110
39.9%
39.1%
6.4%
2.7%
8.2%
0.0%
0.9%
0.9%
0.9%
0.9%
0.0%
0.0%
3. What was your initial student classification?
1 - Resident
2 - Non-resident
N=322
87.6%
12.4%
N=53
88.7%
11.3%
N=47
93.6%
6.4%
N=18
77.8%
22.2%
N=204
86.8%
13.2%
4. During your studies at UCCS, what was your course load during most semesters?
1 - Full-time (12 or more hours a semester)
2 - Part-time (11 credits or less a semester)
N=323
89.2%
10.8%
N=53
88.7%
11.3%
N=47
85.1%
14.9%
N=18
83.3%
16.7%
N=205
90.7%
9.3%
5. When did you graduate from UCCS?
1 - August 2005
2 - December 2005
3 - May 2006
N=322
7.5%
25.2%
67.4%
N=53
11.3%
18.9%
69.8%
N=47
8.5%
25.5%
66.0%
N=18
0.0%
27.8%
72.2%
N=204
6.9%
26.5%
66.7%
6. Which degree did you receive at the time of the above graduation?
1 - Bachelor of Arts
2 - Bachelor of Science
N=341
62.8%
37.2%
N=53
0.0%
100.0%
N=50
2.0%
98.0%
N=19
5.3%
94.7%
N=219
96.8%
3.2%
2a. If you were a transfer student, from which institution did you transfer?
Other (includes out-of-state)
PPCC (Pikes Peak Community College)
CSU (CO State University)
CU-Boulder
UNC (University of Northern CO)
Adams State College
CC (Colorado College)
Fort-Lewis College
CU-Denver
Western State College
USAFA (US Air Force Academy)
USC (University of Southern CO)
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7. In what major(s) did you receive your degree from UCCS?
Accounting
Anthropology
Art History
Biology
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Distributed Studies-Other
Economics
Electrical Engineering
English
Finance
Business Administration
Geography & Environmental Studies
Health Care Services
History
Information Systems
International Business
Marketing
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Nursing
Organizational Management
Personnel/Human Resources Management
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Visual Arts
N=350
3.7%
2.3%
0.0%
6.3%
6.3%
9.7%
0.9%
2.3%
0.3%
2.0%
1.1%
5.7%
2.3%
2.0%
5.1%
4.0%
4.6%
0.6%
1.1%
2.9%
2.3%
0.9%
11.1%
2.3%
0.3%
1.1%
0.3%
3.1%
9.1%
4.3%
0.9%
1.1%
N=53
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
26.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
73.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=52
25.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
13.5%
13.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3.8%
7.7%
17.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
15.4%
1.9%
0.0%
0.0%
1.9%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=19
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
15.8%
42.1%
0.0%
0.0%
21.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5.3%
15.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=226
0.0%
3.5%
0.0%
9.7%
9.7%
15.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.4%
3.1%
0.0%
8.8%
0.4%
0.0%
8.0%
0.0%
7.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.4%
3.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.8%
0.4%
4.4%
14.2%
6.6%
1.3%
1.8%
8. Did you change your major during your studies at UCCS?
1 - Yes
2 - No
N=323
29.1%
70.9%
N=53
13.2%
86.8%
N=47
21.3%
78.7%
N=18
38.9%
61.1%
N=205
34.1%
65.3%
3.47
3.55
3.42
3.32
3.47
10. After graduating from UCCS, did you pursue graduate school?
1- Yes, I enrolled immediately
2- Yes, I enrolled within _____ years*
3- No, but I plan to continue in _____ years
4- No
*Option 2 modified in 2007
N=322
17.4%
11.5%
38.8%
32.3%
N=53
7.5%
3.8%
39.6%
49.1%
N=47
10.6%
12.8%
44.7%
31.9%
N=18
5.6%
5.6%
44.4%
44.4%
N=204
22.5%
13.7%
36.8%
27.0%
10a. I enrolled in this many years:
1 - 2 years
3 - 4 years
5 years or more
N=36
97.2%
0.0%
2.8%
N=2
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=6
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=1
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=27
96.3%
0.0%
3.7%
10b. I plan to continue in this many years:
1 - 2 years
3 - 4 years
5 years or more
N=97
74.2%
16.5%
9.3%
N=15
33.3%
40.0%
26.7%
N=18
66.7%
16.7%
16.7%
N=8
62.5%
37.5%
0.0%
N=56
89.3%
7.2%
3.6%
11. If you enrolled in a graduate school program, please indicate the field.
1- Engineering
2- Law School
3- Medical School
4- Dental School
5- Education
6- Business Administration
7- Theological School/Seminary
8- Veterinary Medicine
9- Arts and Sciences
10- Other
N=97
5.2%
4.1%
6.2%
2.1%
27.8%
13.4%
1.0%
0.0%
27.8%
12.4%
N=5
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
N=12
0.0%
8.3%
0.0%
0.0%
8.3%
83.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=3
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=77
2.6%
3.9%
7.8%
2.6%
33.8%
3.9%
1.3%
0.0%
35.1%
9.1%
9. Upon graduation, what was your cumulative grade point average?
MEAN=
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12. What graduate school did you attend?
UCCS
Other (includes out-of-state)
CU-Denver
CU-Boulder
CTU (Colorado Technical University)
CSU (Colorado State University)
Health Sciences Center-Denver
UNC (University of Northern CO)
CC (Colorado College)
Regis University
CO School of Mines
Western State
N=89
48.3%
31.5%
6.7%
1.1%
2.2%
2.2%
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
N=5
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=10
50.0%
30.0%
10.0%
0.0%
0.0%
10.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=1
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=73
29.3%
50.0%
6.8%
0.0%
1.4%
1.4%
5.5%
0.0%
0.0%
2.7%
0.0%
0.0%
13. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a baccalaureate degree?
1 - To obtain an education
2 - Parents wanted me to get a degree
3 - To discover what type of occupation I desire
4 - To become better qualified for future employment
5 - To become better qualified for present employment
6 - To qualify for advancement in my field of employment
7 - To prepare for a better job than my present employment
8 - To prepare for changing my occupation
9 - To prepare for a graduate degree
10 - Personal fulfillment
11 - To fulfill a career goal
12 - To earn a higher salary
13 - To learn a skill
14 - To get away from home
15 - Other
N=305
21.0%
2.3%
3.0%
24.9%
1.3%
1.6%
4.6%
2.3%
8.5%
10.2%
15.1%
3.6%
0.3%
0.0%
1.3%
N=51
9.8%
2.0%
2.0%
15.7%
3.9%
2.0%
5.9%
3.9%
5.9%
7.8%
41.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=43
18.6%
2.3%
2.3%
37.2%
2.3%
2.3%
11.6%
0.0%
0.0%
7.0%
9.3%
4.7%
2.3%
0.0%
0.0%
N=18
16.7%
0.0%
5.6%
33.3%
0.0%
0.0%
5.6%
5.6%
5.6%
0.0%
27.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=193
24.9%
2.6%
3.1%
23.8%
0.5%
1.6%
2.6%
2.1%
11.4%
12.4%
8.3%
4.7%
0.0%
0.0%
2.1%
14. What is your current employment status?
1 - Full time (35 hours or more)
2 - Part time (Less than 35 hours)
3 - Unemployed, but seeking employment
4 - Unemployed, and not seeking employment
N=318
72.3%
13.8%
5.3%
8.5%
N=52
78.8%
13.5%
3.8%
3.8%
N=47
78.7%
8.5%
8.5%
4.3%
N=18
94.4%
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
N=201
67.2%
15.9%
5.5%
11.4%
3.56
2.18
3.59
2.82
4.05
N=266
27.8%
35.7%
3.8%
0.8%
32.0%
N=48
45.8%
41.7%
0.0%
0.0%
12.5%
N=40
42.5%
30.0%
7.5%
0.0%
20.0%
N=18
22.2%
72.2%
0.0%
0.0%
5.6%
N=160
19.4%
31.2%
4.4%
1.2%
43.8%
N=272
63.2%
21.0%
15.1%
0.7%
N=47
66.0%
19.1%
14.9%
0.0%
N=41
65.9%
24.4%
9.8%
0.0%
N=18
55.6%
11.1%
33.3%
0.0%
N=166
62.7%
21.7%
14.5%
1.2%
N=178
45.5%
1.7%
40.4%
12.4%
N=35
42.9%
0.0%
54.3%
2.9%
N=29
44.8%
3.4%
31.0%
20.7%
N=8
37.5%
25.0%
25.0%
12.5%
N=106
47.2%
0.0%
39.6%
13.2%
15. How many months after graduating did it take to find your current job?
16. After graduation from UCCS, did you enter the job market in a field related to your major?
1- I had a job in a field related to my major prior to graduation
2- Yes, within six months of graduation
3- Yes, within one year of graduation
4- Yes, within two years of graduation
5- No. I entered the job market, but not in a field related to my major
MEAN=
17. What is your current occupation?
*Contact UCCS IR office for a detailed report
18. Where is your current job located?
1 - In Colorado Springs and surrounding areas
2 - Outside of Colorado Springs, but in Colorado
3 - Outside of Colorado, but in the U.S.
4 - Outside of the U.S.
19. What is the name of your current employer?
*Contact UCCS IR office for a detailed report
20. If you attended a different college prior to enrolling at UCCS, please circle the college type:
1- Two-year public
2- Two-year private
3- Four-year public
4- Four-year private
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21. In which sector of the economy is your primary employment?
1- Aerospace Industry*
2- Agricultural*
3- Construction
4- Education*
5- Finance
6- Government*
7- Homemaker*
8- Insurance/Real Estate*
9- Manufacturing*
10- Mining*
11- Medical/Nursing/Allied Health
12- Professional (Medical or Law)*
13- Public Service*
14- Services
15- Technology
16- Transportation and Public Utilities
17- Wholesale & Retail
18- Other (Please specify)*
*New options in 2007
N=274
2.2%
0.0%
1.5%
16.8%
8.8%
5.1%
1.5%
3.6%
1.8%
0.0%
19.3%
1.5%
7.7%
7.7%
4.4%
0.7%
4.7%
12.8%
N=49
0.0%
0.0%
2.0%
0.0%
0.0%
6.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
85.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2.0%
4.1%
N=40
5.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2.5%
37.5%
0.0%
0.0%
10.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
15.0%
7.5%
2.5%
12.5%
7.5%
N=18
16.7%
0.0%
5.6%
0.0%
5.6%
11.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5.6%
44.4%
0.0%
0.0%
11.1%
N=167
0.6%
0.0%
1.2%
26.9%
4.8%
5.4%
2.4%
3.6%
3.0%
0.0%
6.6%
2.4%
12.6%
8.4%
0.6%
0.6%
4.2%
16.8%
22. How much previous experience did you have in your current field of employment?
1 - Had no previous employment experience
2 - Had some previous employment experience
3 - Had substantial previous employment experience
N=274
39.8%
39.4%
20.8%
N=49
46.9%
30.6%
22.4%
N=41
36.6%
39.0%
24.4%
N=18
44.4%
44.4%
11.1%
N=166
38.0%
41.6%
20.5%
23. Have you ever served in the armed forces/military?*
1- Yes (Type of service? ______)
2- No
N=288
10.1%
89.9%
N=48
14.6%
85.4%
N=42
9.5%
90.5%
N=18
11.1%
88.9%
N=180
8.9%
91.1%
23b. If yes, please provide type of service:
Air Force
Army
Marines
Navy
National Guard
Other
*New Question in 2007
N=29
37.9%
44.8%
0.0%
3.4%
3.4%
10.4%
N=7
28.6%
57.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
14.3%
N=4
50.0%
25.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
25.0%
N=2
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=16
37.5%
43.8%
0.0%
6.3%
0.0%
12.5%
24. Are you currently (circle all that are applicable):*
1- A dependent of an active duty military service member?
2- A spouse of an active duty military service member?
3- A dependent or spouse of an inactive or retired military service member?
4- Serving in the armed forces, National Guard, or Reserves?
5- A veteran?
6- A disabled veteran?
7- ROTC
N=73
8.2%
21.9%
32.9%
5.5%
21.9%
8.2%
1.4%
N=17
11.8%
23.5%
23.5%
5.9%
5.9%
23.5%
5.9%
N=8
12.5%
37.5%
25.0%
12.5%
12.5%
0.0%
0.0%
N=2
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=46
6.5%
19.6%
39.1%
4.3%
26.1%
4.3%
0.0%
N=277
N=48
N=41
N=18
N=170
MEAN=
1.4%
5.4%
24.2%
39.7%
29.2%
3.90
0.0%
0.0%
25.0%
41.7%
33.3%
4.08
2.4%
4.9%
19.5%
43.9%
29.3%
3.93
0.0%
11.1%
11.1%
50.0%
27.8%
3.94
1.8%
6.5%
26.5%
37.1%
28.2%
3.84
MEAN=
N=286
14.0%
11.2%
3.1%
14.3%
22.4%
35.0%
4.25
N=48
10.4%
2.1%
0.0%
4.2%
10.4%
72.9%
5.21
N=42
2.4%
9.5%
7.1%
26.2%
33.3%
21.4%
4.43
N=18
5.6%
5.6%
0.0%
5.6%
33.3%
50.0%
5.06
N=178
18.5%
14.6%
3.4%
15.2%
21.9%
26.4%
3.87
24a. If "yes" to any of the above, where were you or your service member stationed prior to
enrolling in courses at UCCS?
*Contact UCCS IR office for a detailed report
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25. Overall, how satisfied are you with your current job?
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
26. My job is closely related to my chosen field of study.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
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27. The specific knowledge, skills, and expertise I acquired at UCCS have
been useful in my present occupation.
N=288
MEAN=
4.2%
8.0%
5.2%
22.9%
36.5%
23.3%
4.49
N=48
4.2%
2.1%
6.2%
8.3%
35.4%
43.8%
5.00
N=42
0.0%
2.4%
9.5%
23.8%
52.4%
11.9%
4.62
N=18
5.6%
11.1%
0.0%
27.8%
16.7%
38.9%
4.56
N=180
5.0%
10.6%
4.4%
26.1%
35.0%
18.9%
4.32
MEAN=
N=295
3.7%
8.8%
5.1%
17.3%
36.3%
28.8%
4.60
N=49
2.0%
8.2%
4.1%
10.2%
26.5%
49.0%
4.98
N=43
2.3%
2.3%
4.7%
14.0%
48.8%
27.9%
4.88
N=18
0.0%
5.6%
0.0%
22.2%
38.9%
33.3%
4.94
N=185
4.9%
10.8%
5.9%
19.5%
35.7%
23.2%
4.40
MEAN=
N=323
2.2%
2.2%
5.0%
11.1%
39.0%
40.6%
5.00
N=53
5.7%
1.9%
3.8%
5.7%
26.4%
56.6%
5.15
N=47
0.0%
0.0%
4.3%
8.5%
46.8%
40.4%
5.23
N=18
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5.6%
44.4%
50.0%
5.44
N=205
2.0%
2.9%
5.9%
13.7%
40.0%
35.6%
4.94
MEAN=
N=319
1.9%
3.1%
2.5%
22.6%
52.7%
17.2%
4.73
N=53
3.8%
3.8%
1.9%
15.1%
41.5%
34.0%
4.89
N=47
2.1%
0.0%
2.1%
21.3%
59.6%
14.9%
4.81
N=18
5.6%
5.6%
5.6%
22.2%
55.6%
5.6%
4.33
N=201
1.0%
3.5%
2.5%
24.9%
53.7%
14.4%
4.70
31. In retrospect, I wish I had chosen a different program of study.
1 - Yes
2 - No
N=319
21.9%
78.1%
N=53
13.2%
86.8%
N=47
10.6%
89.4%
N=18
11.1%
88.9%
N=201
27.9%
72.1%
31a. What degree program do you wish you had chosen?
Accounting
Anthropology
Business Administration
Biology
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Distributed Studies - Justice/Public Administration
Education
Electrical Engineering
English
Finance
GES
Health Care Services
History
Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics
Not Offered at UCCS
Not Sure
Nursing
Other
Physics
Pre-Professional
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Visual Arts
N=68
1.5%
1.5%
14.7%
2.9%
2.9%
2.9%
1.5%
1.5%
2.9%
8.8%
1.5%
1.5%
2.9%
0.0%
1.5%
0.0%
1.5%
0.0%
2.9%
13.2%
2.9%
13.2%
11.8%
1.5%
1.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2.9%
N=4
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
25.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
25.0%
0.0%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=5
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
20.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
20.0%
60.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=2
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=57
1.8%
1.8%
17.5%
3.5%
1.8%
3.5%
0.0%
1.8%
3.5%
10.5%
1.8%
1.8%
3.5%
0.0%
1.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3.5%
12.3%
3.5%
10.5%
8.8%
1.8%
1.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3.5%
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
28. My studies at UCCS enhanced my ability to get a job.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
29. I am pleased with my choice of degree program.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
30. The technical skills I learned at UCCS were complete and up-to-date.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
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32. During your entire UCCS career, how many COURSES (not hours) required:
N=309
N=50
N=46
N=18
N=195
1.9%
46.3%
23.3%
13.9%
14.6%
6.0%
50.0%
18.0%
12.0%
14.0%
0.0%
39.1%
30.4%
15.2%
15.2%
0.0%
94.4%
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
1.5%
42.6%
24.6%
15.4%
15.9%
Out of class writing assignments
1. None
2. 1 - 10
3. 11 - 20
4. 20 - 30
5. 31+
N=306
2.0%
43.5%
27.8%
16.0%
10.8%
N=49
0.0%
28.6%
40.8%
22.4%
8.2%
N=46
0.0%
47.8%
19.6%
26.1%
6.5%
N=18
16.7%
61.1%
11.1%
11.1%
0.0%
N=193
1.6%
44.6%
28.0%
12.4%
13.5%
Oral Presentations
1. None
2. 1 - 10
3. 11 - 20
4. 20 - 30
5. 31+
N=310
0.0%
45.4%
29.4%
15.8%
9.4%
N=50
0.0%
42.0%
32.0%
16.0%
10.0%
N=46
0.0%
23.9%
26.1%
34.8%
15.2%
N=18
0.0%
61.1%
33.3%
5.6%
0.0%
N=196
0.0%
50.0%
29.1%
12.2%
8.7%
Group projects/activities
1. None
2. 1 - 10
3. 11 - 20
4. 20 - 30
5. 31+
N=308
0.3%
42.9%
29.5%
18.5%
8.8%
N=50
0.0%
38.0%
34.0%
18.0%
10.0%
N=46
0.0%
17.4%
28.3%
30.4%
23.9%
N=18
0.0%
27.8%
50.0%
22.2%
0.0%
N=194
0.5%
51.5%
26.8%
15.5%
5.7%
Problems requiring quantitative (mathematical) skills
1. None
2. 1 - 10
3. 11 - 20
4. 20 - 30
5. 31+
N=310
1.3%
57.1%
21.9%
11.0%
8.7%
N=50
0.0%
58.0%
26.0%
10.0%
6.0%
N=46
0.0%
28.3%
50.0%
19.6%
2.2%
N=18
0.0%
11.1%
16.7%
16.7%
55.6%
N=196
2.0%
67.9%
14.8%
8.7%
6.6%
Computer applications (either mainframe or personal computer)
1. None
2. 1 - 10
3. 11 - 20
4. 20 - 30
5. 31+
N=309
1.3%
34.6%
27.2%
18.8%
18.1%
N=50
0.0%
40.0%
30.0%
14.0%
16.0%
N=45
0.0%
22.2%
33.3%
22.2%
22.2%
N=18
0.0%
0.0%
22.2%
22.2%
55.6%
N=196
2.0%
39.3%
25.5%
18.9%
14.3%
Activities where you applied knowledge of other cultures
1. None
2. 1 - 10
3. 11 - 20
4. 20 - 30
5. 31+
N=310
4.2%
59.4%
21.6%
10.3%
4.5%
N=50
4.0%
50.0%
26.0%
10.0%
10.0%
N=46
0.0%
76.1%
15.2%
8.7%
0.0%
N=18
44.4%
55.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=196
1.5%
58.2%
24.0%
11.7%
4.6%
Scientific methodology
1. None
2. 1 - 10
3. 11 - 20
4. 20 - 30
5. 31+
N=306
4.9%
51.6%
20.6%
13.7%
9.2%
N=50
0.0%
32.0%
38.0%
18.0%
12.0%
N=44
11.4%
61.4%
18.2%
9.1%
0.0%
N=18
0.0%
22.2%
22.2%
16.7%
38.9%
N=194
5.2%
57.2%
16.5%
13.4%
7.7%
Service learning (the integration of meaningful community service with instruction and reflection)
1. None
2. 1 - 10
3. 11 - 20
4. 20 - 30
5. 31+
N=305
24.9%
52.5%
14.4%
4.9%
3.3%
N=50
4.0%
44.0%
36.0%
8.0%
8.0%
N=45
35.6%
60.0%
4.4%
0.0%
0.0%
N=18
61.1%
33.3%
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
N=192
24.5%
54.7%
12.0%
5.7%
3.1%
In class writing assignments
1. None
2. 1 - 10
3. 11 - 20
4. 20 - 30
5. 31+
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33. My studies at UCCS met the educational goal I had in mind when I enrolled.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
N=322
2.8%
3.1%
4.3%
18.3%
46.3%
25.2%
4.78
N=53
5.7%
1.9%
1.9%
9.4%
30.2%
50.9%
5.09
N=47
0.0%
2.1%
2.1%
17.0%
61.7%
17.0%
4.89
N=18
5.6%
11.1%
0.0%
5.6%
38.9%
38.9%
4.78
N=204
2.5%
2.9%
5.9%
22.1%
47.5%
19.1%
4.67
N=320
N=53
1.9%
3.8%
3.8%
17.0%
43.4%
30.2%
4.87
N=45
0.0%
0.0%
4.4%
8.9%
57.8%
28.9%
5.11
N=18
0.0%
0.0%
5.6%
16.7%
61.1%
16.7%
4.89
N=204
1.0%
2.5%
2.5%
21.1%
51.0%
22.1%
4.85
MEAN=
15.0%
42.9%
35.7%
5.3%
0.9%
2.34
N=52
28.8%
53.8%
13.5%
1.9%
1.9%
1.94
N=46
17.4%
26.1%
47.8%
8.7%
0.0%
2.48
N=18
11.1%
66.7%
22.2%
0.0%
0.0%
2.11
N=203
11.3%
41.9%
39.9%
5.9%
1.0%
2.43
MEAN=
N=322
15.5%
39.4%
30.1%
14.0%
0.9%
2.00
N=53
30.2%
37.7%
20.8%
7.5%
3.8%
2.17
N=47
8.5%
38.3%
36.2%
17.0%
0.0%
2.62
N=18
5.6%
44.4%
33.3%
16.7%
0.0%
2.61
N=204
14.2%
39.7%
30.9%
14.7%
0.5%
2.48
MEAN=
N=321
9.0%
15.3%
32.7%
27.7%
15.3%
3.25
N=53
3.8%
7.5%
39.6%
34.0%
15.1%
3.49
N=46
15.2%
13.0%
39.1%
17.4%
15.2%
3.04
N=18
5.6%
22.2%
33.3%
16.7%
22.2%
3.28
N=204
9.3%
17.2%
29.4%
29.4%
14.7%
3.23
N=316
MEAN=
7.9%
14.9%
36.4%
27.8%
13.0%
3.23
N=51
0.0%
7.8%
47.1%
35.3%
9.8%
3.47
N=46
10.9%
15.2%
41.3%
19.6%
13.0%
3.09
N=17
17.6%
23.5%
5.9%
29.4%
23.5%
3.18
N=202
8.4%
15.8%
35.1%
27.7%
12.9%
3.21
MEAN=
36.24
37.39
33.72
29.38
37.39
MEAN=
N=319
0.6%
3.8%
22.6%
55.8%
17.2%
3.85
N=53
0.0%
1.9%
26.4%
62.3%
9.4%
3.79
N=46
0.0%
2.2%
10.9%
69.6%
17.4%
4.02
N=18
5.6%
5.6%
38.9%
50.0%
0.0%
3.33
N=202
0.5%
4.5%
22.8%
51.5%
20.8%
3.88
N=317
0.6%
5.7%
32.2%
44.8%
16.7%
N=53
0.0%
0.0%
35.8%
47.2%
17.0%
N=46
0.0%
6.5%
21.7%
54.3%
17.4%
N=18
0.0%
5.6%
5.6%
55.6%
33.3%
N=200
1.0%
7.0%
36.0%
41.0%
15.0%
MEAN=
34. I learned the theoretical foundations of the academic disciplines I studied during my education.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
MEAN=
35. During the years you were completing your degree at UCCS, how often were courses you needed
for your general education requirements unavailable in the semester you needed them?
1 - Never
2 - Rarely
3 - Sometimes
4 - Often
5 - Always
N=319
36. How often were courses needed for your major unavailable in the semester that you needed them?
1 - Never
2 - Rarely
3 - Sometimes
4 - Often
5 - Always
37. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your major program of study?
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
38. How would you evaluate the advising you received at the Student Success Center?
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
39. How many hours of college credit did you transfer to UCCS?
0.9%
2.2%
3.1%
18.4%
51.2%
24.1%
4.89
40. How would you rate the overall QUALITY of YOUR education at UCCS in the following areas?
ORAL COMMUNICATION (e.g., public speaking, small groups, one-on-one)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (e.g., math, statistics)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
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MEAN=
3.71
3.81
3.83
4.17
3.62
MEAN=
N=317
0.3%
6.3%
28.4%
45.4%
19.6%
3.78
N=53
0.0%
0.0%
22.6%
50.9%
26.4%
4.04
N=45
0.0%
8.9%
37.8%
44.4%
8.9%
3.53
N=18
0.0%
0.0%
16.7%
61.1%
22.2%
4.06
N=201
0.5%
8.0%
28.9%
42.8%
19.9%
3.74
MEAN=
N=318
0.3%
4.1%
22.6%
53.8%
19.2%
3.87
N=53
0.0%
1.9%
17.0%
64.2%
17.0%
3.96
N=46
0.0%
2.2%
17.4%
60.9%
19.6%
3.98
N=18
0.0%
11.1%
22.2%
44.4%
22.2%
3.78
N=201
0.5%
4.5%
25.4%
50.2%
19.4%
3.84
MEAN=
N=3119
0.6%
3.8%
24.8%
49.5%
21.3%
3.87
N=53
0.0%
3.8%
22.6%
52.8%
20.8%
3.91
N=46
0.0%
6.5%
23.9%
50.0%
19.6%
3.83
N=18
0.0%
0.0%
22.2%
44.4%
33.3%
4.11
N=202
1.0%
3.5%
25.7%
49.0%
20.8%
3.85
MEAN=
N=317
1.3%
12.3%
38.2%
36.3%
12.0%
3.45
N=53
0.0%
11.3%
47.2%
35.8%
5.7%
3.36
N=46
0.0%
4.3%
23.9%
56.5%
15.2%
3.83
N=18
0.0%
16.7%
27.8%
44.4%
11.1%
3.50
N=200
2.0%
14.0%
40.0%
31.0%
13.0%
3.39
MEAN=
N=319
0.6%
3.8%
22.9%
46.1%
26.6%
3.94
N=53
0.0%
3.8%
17.0%
60.4%
18.9%
3.94
N=46
2.2%
0.0%
26.1%
56.5%
15.2%
3.83
N=17
5.9%
17.6%
52.9%
17.6%
5.9%
3.00
N=203
0.0%
3.4%
21.2%
42.4%
33.0%
4.05
MEAN=
N=319
0.3%
3.1%
18.8%
46.1%
31.7%
4.06
N=53
0.0%
1.9%
11.3%
64.2%
22.6%
4.08
N=46
0.0%
4.3%
13.0%
58.7%
23.9%
4.02
N=18
5.6%
16.7%
50.0%
16.7%
11.1%
3.11
N=202
0.0%
2.0%
19.3%
41.1%
37.6%
4.14
MEAN=
N=319
0.3%
1.3%
18.5%
49.8%
30.1%
4.08
N=52
0.0%
1.9%
13.5%
51.9%
32.7%
4.15
N=46
0.0%
2.2%
23.9%
50.0%
23.9%
3.96
N=18
5.6%
0.0%
11.1%
44.4%
38.9%
4.11
N=203
0.0%
1.0%
19.2%
49.8%
30.0%
4.09
MEAN=
N=319
0.3%
4.1%
19.1%
46.1%
30.4%
4.02
N=53
0.0%
3.8%
17.0%
49.1%
30.2%
4.06
N=45
0.0%
0.0%
6.7%
46.7%
46.7%
4.40
N=18
0.0%
11.1%
16.7%
50.0%
22.2%
3.83
N=203
0.5%
4.4%
22.7%
44.8%
27.6%
3.95
SCIENTIFIC REASONING (e.g., scientific reasoning and methods)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
QUALITATIVE SKILLS (e.g., personal analysis, perception, intuition)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
ANALYTICAL REASONING (e.g., logic)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (e.g., using charts, graphs)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
READING SKILLS
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
WRITING SKILLS
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS (e.g., critical thinking)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
WORKING WITH OTHERS (e.g., teams, groups, etc.)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
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COMPUTER SKILLS (e.g., hardware and software)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
MEAN=
N=316
0.6%
7.3%
32.9%
43.0%
16.1%
3.67
N=53
1.9%
5.7%
28.3%
50.9%
13.2%
3.68
N=46
0.0%
6.5%
17.4%
50.0%
26.1%
3.96
N=18
0.0%
5.6%
27.8%
33.3%
33.3%
3.94
N=199
0.5%
8.0%
38.2%
40.2%
13.1%
3.57
MEAN=
N=318
0.6%
8.5%
26.7%
43.1%
21.1%
3.75
N=53
1.9%
5.7%
22.6%
50.9%
18.9%
3.79
N=46
0.0%
6.5%
37.0%
41.3%
15.2%
3.65
N=18
0.0%
11.1%
38.9%
44.4%
5.6%
3.44
N=201
0.5%
9.5%
24.4%
41.3%
24.4%
3.80
MEAN=
N=320
0.9%
7.5%
20.3%
44.7%
26.6%
3.88
N=53
1.9%
5.7%
17.0%
47.2%
28.3%
3.94
N=46
0.0%
13.0%
28.3%
43.5%
15.2%
3.61
N=18
5.6%
5.6%
33.3%
44.4%
11.1%
3.50
N=203
0.5%
6.9%
18.2%
44.3%
30.0%
3.97
MEAN=
N=320
0.6%
3.4%
25.9%
42.5%
27.5%
3.93
N=53
0.0%
0.0%
20.8%
43.4%
35.8%
4.15
N=46
0.0%
2.2%
28.3%
47.8%
21.7%
3.89
N=18
11.1%
5.6%
27.8%
50.0%
5.6%
3.33
N=203
0.0%
4.4%
26.6%
40.4%
28.6%
3.93
N=321
MEAN=
3.4%
11.2%
24.0%
39.3%
22.1%
3.65
N=53
3.8%
1.9%
18.9%
49.1%
26.4%
3.92
N=46
2.2%
10.9%
45.7%
37.0%
4.3%
3.30
N=18
11.1%
38.9%
16.7%
27.8%
5.6%
2.78
N=204
2.9%
11.3%
21.1%
38.2%
26.5%
3.74
MEAN=
N=316
3.5%
13.6%
36.1%
33.2%
13.6%
3.40
N=52
0.0%
3.8%
51.9%
34.6%
9.6%
3.50
N=46
6.5%
13.0%
34.8%
37.0%
8.7%
3.28
N=17
17.6%
41.2%
17.6%
23.5%
0.0%
2.47
N=201
2.5%
13.9%
33.8%
32.8%
16.9%
3.48
MEAN=
N=318
0.0%
1.6%
24.2%
52.2%
22.0%
3.95
N=53
0.0%
0.0%
20.8%
58.5%
20.8%
4.00
N=45
0.0%
0.0%
17.8%
62.2%
20.0%
4.02
N=18
0.0%
5.6%
27.8%
44.4%
22.2%
3.83
N=202
0.0%
2.0%
26.2%
49.0%
22.8%
3.93
N=320
N=53
1.9%
1.9%
13.2%
58.5%
24.5%
4.02
N=46
0.0%
4.3%
13.0%
65.2%
17.4%
3.96
N=18
5.6%
0.0%
16.7%
55.6%
22.2%
3.89
N=203
1.0%
0.5%
15.8%
55.7%
27.1%
4.07
INFORMATION GATHERING SKILLS (e.g., library, Internet, etc.)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
MOTIVATION
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
SELF-DISCIPLINE
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
MULTI-CULTURAL AWARENESS (e.g., sensitivity to others unlike you)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
UNDERSTANDING & SYNTHESIZING HISTORICAL EVENTS
(e.g., understanding of today's world in light of the past)
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
PRIMARY COLLEGE OF ACADEMIC WORK
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
OVERALL INSTRUCTION
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
MEAN=
1.2%
1.2%
15.0%
57.5%
25.0%
4.04
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ACADEMIC CHALLENGE OR RIGOR*
N=319
1 - Very Poor
2 - Poor
3 - Fair
4 - Good
5 - Excellent
*New Question in 2007
0.3%
4.4%
21.6%
53.6%
20.1%
3.89
N=53
0.0%
3.8%
9.4%
58.5%
28.3%
4.11
N=46
0.0%
6.5%
17.4%
58.7%
17.4%
3.87
N=18
5.6%
0.0%
11.1%
50.0%
33.3%
4.06
N=202
0.0%
4.5%
26.7%
51.5%
17.3%
3.82
N=322
42.9%
57.1%
N=53
34.0%
66.0%
N=46
39.1%
60.9%
N=18
38.9%
61.1%
N=205
46.3%
53.7%
N=321
15.3%
18.4%
27.1%
39.3%
N=52
7.7%
19.2%
23.1%
50.0%
N=46
17.4%
21.7%
23.9%
37.0%
N=18
16.7%
11.1%
50.0%
22.2%
N=205
16.6%
18.0%
26.8%
38.5%
N=319
6.6%
29.8%
38.2%
20.4%
5.0%
N=52
3.8%
32.7%
48.1%
15.4%
0.0%
N=45
2.2%
40.0%
37.8%
15.6%
4.4%
N=18
0.0%
11.1%
27.8%
50.0%
11.1%
N=204
8.8%
28.4%
36.8%
20.1%
5.9%
MEAN=
N=317
5.0%
6.3%
6.9%
22.7%
43.5%
15.5%
4.40
N=52
7.7%
5.8%
3.8%
9.6%
44.2%
28.8%
4.63
N=46
2.2%
2.2%
10.9%
21.7%
47.8%
15.2%
4.57
N=18
0.0%
16.7%
5.6%
11.1%
38.9%
27.8%
4.56
N=201
5.5%
6.5%
7.0%
27.4%
42.8%
10.9%
4.28
MEAN=
N=319
2.2%
1.3%
3.8%
16.0%
48.6%
28.2%
4.92
N=53
3.8%
3.8%
1.9%
11.3%
45.3%
34.0%
4.92
N=45
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
17.8%
51.1%
28.9%
5.02
N=18
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
16.7%
55.6%
22.2%
4.83
N=203
1.5%
1.0%
5.4%
16.7%
48.3%
27.1%
4.91
MEAN=
N=312
3.2%
4.2%
5.4%
17.3%
43.6%
26.3%
4.73
N=52
5.8%
1.9%
5.8%
17.3%
42.3%
26.9%
4.69
N=46
4.3%
4.3%
0.0%
23.9%
41.3%
26.1%
4.72
N=17
5.9%
5.9%
0.0%
17.6%
58.8%
11.8%
4.53
N=197
2.0%
4.6%
7.1%
15.7%
43.1%
27.4%
4.76
MEAN=
N=320
54.7%
30.3%
8.8%
3.4%
2.2%
0.6%
1.70
N=53
52.8%
30.2%
7.5%
3.8%
3.8%
1.9%
1.81
N=46
52.2%
37.0%
6.5%
2.2%
2.2%
0.0%
1.65
N=18
38.9%
50.0%
5.6%
5.6%
0.0%
0.0%
1.78
N=203
57.1%
27.1%
9.9%
3.4%
2.0%
0.5%
1.67
MEAN=
N=319
9.1%
18.2%
13.2%
22.9%
23.2%
13.5%
3.73
N=53
7.5%
15.1%
26.4%
17.0%
26.4%
7.5%
3.62
N=46
8.7%
28.3%
2.2%
30.4%
19.6%
10.9%
3.57
N=18
0.0%
16.7%
5.6%
16.7%
22.2%
38.9%
4.61
N=202
10.4%
16.8%
12.9%
23.3%
23.3%
13.4%
3.72
MEAN=
41. Did you work directly with any faculty members on research or creative projects during
your time at UCCS, either in or outside of class?
1 - Yes
2 - No
42. Approximately how many faculty members took an interest in your educational and career
goals (other than for advising purposes) during your years at UCCS?
1 - None
2 - One*
3 - Two*
4 - Three or more
*Options 2 & 3 New in 2007
43. How often, either formally or informally, did you meet with faculty members outside of
regular classroom hours?
1 - Never
2 - Rarely
3 - Sometimes
4 - Often
5 - Always
44. UCCS prepared me well for my field of specialization.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
45. Overall, I am satisfied with the education I received at UCCS.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
46. I would send my child(ren) to UCCS.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
47. I would never recommend UCCS to a prospective student.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
48. I sought formal advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester).
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Slightly Disagree
4 - Slightly Agree
5 - Agree
6 - Strongly Agree
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49. On the following items, please rate your gain in personal development
that resulted from your attendance at UCCS.
Problem-solving ability
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
MEAN=
N=320
0.0%
5.9%
31.2%
43.1%
19.7%
3.77
N=53
0.0%
9.4%
22.6%
45.3%
22.6%
3.81
N=46
0.0%
6.5%
34.8%
41.3%
17.4%
3.70
N=18
0.0%
11.1%
11.1%
55.6%
22.2%
3.89
N=203
0.0%
4.4%
34.5%
41.9%
19.2%
3.76
MEAN=
N=320
2.2%
5.0%
25.6%
42.5%
24.7%
3.82
N=53
1.9%
7.5%
24.5%
45.3%
20.8%
3.75
N=46
2.2%
6.5%
21.7%
50.0%
19.6%
3.78
N=18
5.6%
22.2%
38.9%
33.3%
0.0%
3.00
N=203
2.0%
2.5%
25.6%
40.9%
29.1%
3.93
MEAN=
N=321
1.6%
8.4%
28.0%
38.9%
23.1%
4.00
N=53
1.9%
13.2%
30.2%
39.6%
15.1%
3.53
N=46
0.0%
6.5%
26.1%
41.3%
26.1%
3.87
N=18
11.1%
16.7%
38.9%
22.2%
11.1%
3.06
N=204
1.0%
6.9%
27.0%
39.7%
25.5%
3.82
MEAN=
N=320
3.1%
8.8%
24.4%
40.6%
23.1%
3.72
N=53
0.0%
13.2%
28.3%
35.8%
22.6%
3.68
N=46
2.2%
15.2%
19.6%
47.8%
15.2%
3.59
N=18
22.2%
5.6%
22.2%
50.0%
0.0%
3.00
N=203
2.5%
6.4%
24.6%
39.4%
27.1%
3.82
MEAN=
N=320
9.1%
15.9%
32.2%
28.4%
14.4%
3.23
N=53
7.5%
13.2%
28.3%
34.0%
17.0%
3.40
N=46
8.7%
15.2%
26.1%
34.8%
15.2%
3.33
N=18
27.8%
27.8%
33.3%
11.1%
0.0%
2.28
N=203
7.9%
15.8%
34.5%
27.1%
14.8%
3.25
MEAN=
N=319
13.2%
24.1%
24.5%
25.4%
12.9%
3.01
N=52
11.5%
21.2%
15.4%
32.7%
19.2%
3.27
N=46
13.0%
23.9%
23.9%
26.1%
13.0%
3.02
N=18
33.3%
33.3%
22.2%
5.6%
5.6%
2.17
N=203
11.8%
24.1%
27.1%
25.1%
11.8%
3.01
MEAN=
N=319
9.1%
16.0%
30.1%
28.5%
16.3%
3.27
N=53
5.7%
13.2%
20.8%
50.9%
9.4%
3.45
N=45
11.1%
24.4%
37.8%
22.2%
4.4%
2.84
N=18
27.8%
27.8%
27.8%
16.7%
0.0%
2.33
N=203
7.9%
13.8%
31.0%
25.1%
22.2%
3.40
MEAN=
N=321
5.6%
10.3%
31.2%
37.1%
15.9%
3.47
N=53
3.8%
9.4%
20.8%
47.2%
18.9%
3.68
N=46
6.5%
6.5%
34.8%
37.0%
15.2%
3.48
N=18
16.7%
22.2%
50.0%
11.1%
0.0%
2.56
N=204
4.9%
10.3%
31.4%
36.8%
16.7%
3.50
Skill in written expression
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Skill in oral expression
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Self-Understanding
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Ability to manage emotions appropriately
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Ability to make close friends
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Appreciation for persons of other races and ethnic backgrounds
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Ability to relate to people
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
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Knowledge of social/domestic issues
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
MEAN=
N=320
6.6%
13.1%
30.6%
33.8%
15.9%
3.39
N=53
3.8%
13.2%
32.1%
39.6%
11.3%
3.42
N=46
4.3%
19.6%
32.6%
32.6%
10.9%
3.26
N=18
27.8%
38.9%
27.8%
5.6%
0.0%
2.11
N=203
5.9%
9.4%
30.0%
35.0%
19.7%
3.53
MEAN=
N=321
8.4%
21.8%
32.7%
26.8%
10.3%
3.09
N=53
13.2%
22.6%
34.0%
20.8%
9.4%
2.91
N=46
4.3%
21.7%
32.6%
32.6%
8.7%
3.20
N=18
33.3%
38.9%
5.6%
22.2%
0.0%
2.17
N=204
5.9%
20.1%
34.8%
27.5%
11.8%
3.19
MEAN=
N=320
7.5%
14.4%
26.9%
33.8%
17.5%
3.39
N=53
5.7%
11.3%
17.0%
41.5%
24.5%
3.68
N=46
4.3%
10.9%
34.8%
39.1%
10.9%
3.41
N=18
22.2%
33.3%
22.2%
22.2%
0.0%
2.44
N=203
7.4%
14.3%
28.1%
31.5%
18.7%
3.40
MEAN=
N=321
9.7%
18.7%
32.4%
24.3%
15.0%
3.16
N=53
11.3%
17.0%
34.0%
24.5%
13.2%
3.11
N=46
8.7%
23.9%
37.0%
26.1%
4.3%
2.93
N=18
38.9%
50.0%
5.6%
5.6%
0.0%
1.78
N=204
6.9%
15.2%
33.3%
25.5%
19.1%
3.35
MEAN=
N=321
10.6%
17.1%
29.3%
28.7%
14.3%
3.19
N=53
11.3%
20.8%
32.1%
26.4%
9.4%
3.02
N=46
13.0%
23.9%
34.8%
28.3%
0.0%
2.78
N=18
61.1%
27.8%
5.6%
5.6%
0.0%
1.56
N=204
5.4%
13.7%
29.4%
31.4%
20.1%
3.47
MEAN=
N=320
10.0%
17.5%
29.7%
29.1%
13.8%
3.19
N=53
9.4%
18.9%
30.2%
34.0%
7.5%
3.11
N=46
10.9%
23.9%
34.8%
26.1%
4.3%
2.89
N=18
50.0%
33.3%
11.1%
5.6%
0.0%
1.72
N=203
6.4%
14.3%
30.0%
30.5%
18.7%
3.41
MEAN=
N=321
2.2%
9.0%
26.5%
39.3%
23.1%
3.72
N=53
1.9%
9.4%
20.8%
34.0%
34.0%
3.89
N=46
2.2%
10.9%
34.8%
30.4%
21.7%
3.59
N=18
5.6%
16.7%
22.2%
38.9%
16.7%
3.44
N=204
2.0%
7.8%
26.5%
42.6%
21.1%
3.73
MEAN=
N=320
1.9%
14.4%
33.8%
31.9%
18.1%
3.50
N=53
0.0%
11.3%
39.6%
32.1%
17.0%
3.55
N=46
0.0%
6.5%
32.6%
39.1%
21.7%
3.76
N=18
0.0%
5.6%
5.6%
33.3%
55.6%
4.39
N=203
3.0%
17.7%
35.0%
30.0%
14.3%
3.35
Knowledge of international issues
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Ability to make ethical decisions
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Appreciation for the arts
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Appreciation for literature
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Appreciation of the humanities
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Skill in gathering information
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
Technical knowledge
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
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Computer Literacy
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
MEAN=
N=320
4.7%
15.6%
30.9%
34.4%
14.4%
3.38
N=53
3.8%
17.0%
30.2%
39.6%
9.4%
3.34
N=46
4.3%
10.9%
28.3%
37.0%
19.6%
3.57
N=18
5.6%
5.6%
22.2%
33.3%
33.3%
3.83
N=203
4.9%
17.2%
32.5%
32.5%
12.8%
3.31
MEAN=
N=320
0.9%
5.0%
23.1%
44.4%
26.6%
3.91
N=53
0.0%
7.5%
22.6%
45.3%
24.5%
3.87
N=46
0.0%
4.3%
28.3%
45.7%
21.7%
3.85
N=18
0.0%
5.6%
22.2%
33.3%
38.9%
4.06
N=203
1.5%
4.4%
22.2%
44.8%
27.1%
3.92
N=397
13.4%
13.1%
11.6%
8.3%
6.3%
6.5%
4.5%
3.5%
3.3%
2.8%
2.8%
1.8%
1.8%
1.8%
1.5%
1.5%
1.3%
1.3%
1.0%
1.3%
0.8%
0.8%
0.5%
0.5%
0.5%
0.5%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5.5%
N=64
12.5%
17.2%
3.1%
3.1%
4.7%
1.6%
10.9%
3.1%
4.7%
1.6%
7.8%
1.6%
1.6%
0.0%
6.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3.1%
0.0%
0.0%
1.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
10.9%
N=58
8.6%
15.5%
12.1%
12.1%
10.3%
3.4%
1.7%
3.4%
1.7%
5.2%
3.4%
0.0%
0.0%
1.7%
1.7%
0.0%
5.2%
1.7%
1.7%
0.0%
1.7%
1.7%
1.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3.4%
N=20
15.0%
10.0%
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
10.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5.0%
5.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=255
14.5%
11.8%
13.3%
8.7%
5.9%
9.0%
3.5%
3.1%
3.1%
2.7%
1.6%
2.4%
2.4%
2.4%
0.4%
2.4%
0.0%
1.6%
1.2%
0.4%
0.4%
0.8%
0.4%
0.8%
0.0%
0.4%
0.4%
0.0%
0.4%
0.0%
0.4%
0.4%
0.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5.1%
Scholarly knowledge
1 - No gain
2 - Very slight gain
3 - Slight gain
4 - Moderate gain
5 - High gain
50. In your opinion, what are the advantages of going to UCCS?
percentages are based on multiple responses per survey question rather than respondent rate
Close to home
Location
Small class size
Faculty
Cost
Personable/small student-to-teacher ratio
Able to get a degree
Quality education
Convenient
Small school/atmosphere
Good departmental programs
Availability of faculty
Class hours/schedule
Orientation to non-traditional students*
Accredited
Friendly atmosphere
Classes taught by PhD's, not TA's*
High academic standards
Good equipment/facilities/resources
Good reputation
Diverse course offerings
Beautiful Campus
Good customer/student services*
Diversity among students
Good career placement, guidance
Diversity among instructors
Diversity on campus*
Had major I wanted
Part of CU system, affiliation with Boulder
Sports, near OTC
Financial Aid*
Curriculum
Well rounded education
Night classes
Good cohesiveness, communication
Dorms
Other
*New Options in 2007
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51. In your opinion, what are the disadvantages of going to UCCS?
percentages are based on multiple responses per survey question rather than respondent rate
Parking
High fees, costs
Poor academic advising
Class hours/schedule
Little campus life/social life
Lacking college atmosphere
Faculty
Need more majors
Lack of internships, practical/work experience
Poor job placement, career guidance
Lack of sports
Curriculum
Department/Program disorganized
Need wider selection of courses
School lacks a big name/Not well-known
Out-dated equipment, technology, lack of
Location
Need more graduate programs
Too many unnecessary requirements
Lack of funding for departments/schools
No involvement with the community
No cohesiveness/communication
School is too small
Lack of school spirit
Lack of financial aid
Staff
Group projects*
Students too young*
Students too old*
Classes taught by TA's, not PhD's*
Lack of diversity on campus
Overshadowed by Boulder
Not enough night classes
Transfer of credits
Availability of faculty
Construction
Poor student/customer service
Classes too big
Bureaucracy
Conservative attitude
Inadequate library resources
Lack of diversity among students
Unfriendly, uncaring atmosphere
Growing too fast, overcrowded
Liberal attitude
Dorms
Lack of diversity among instructors
Other
*New Options in 2007
N=309
9.4%
8.4%
4.9%
4.5%
4.5%
4.2%
4.2%
3.6%
2.9%
2.6%
2.3%
2.3%
2.3%
1.6%
1.6%
1.6%
1.9%
1.3%
1.3%
1.0%
1.0%
1.0%
1.0%
1.0%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
19.7%
N=46
8.7%
19.6%
4.3%
4.4%
0.0%
2.2%
0.0%
6.5%
4.3%
0.0%
2.2%
2.2%
2.2%
0.0%
2.2%
0.0%
6.5%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2.2%
0.0%
2.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
19.6%
N=42
19.0%
0.0%
7.1%
2.4%
9.5%
0.0%
4.8%
0.0%
4.8%
4.8%
4.8%
2.4%
0.0%
4.8%
0.0%
0.0%
4.8%
0.0%
2.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2.4%
2.4%
0.0%
0.0%
2.4%
0.0%
0.0%
2.4%
0.0%
0.0%
2.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
16.7%
N=19
5.3%
5.3%
5.3%
10.5%
0.0%
0.0%
10.5%
5.3%
5.3%
5.3%
0.0%
0.0%
5.3%
0.0%
5.3%
5.3%
0.0%
0.0%
5.3%
0.0%
5.3%
0.0%
5.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
10.5%
N=202
7.9%
7.9%
4.5%
4.5%
5.0%
5.9%
4.5%
3.5%
2.0%
2.5%
2.0%
2.5%
2.5%
1.5%
1.5%
2.0%
0.5%
1.5%
1.0%
1.5%
1.0%
1.5%
0.5%
0.5%
1.0%
1.0%
0.0%
1.0%
1.0%
0.5%
1.0%
1.0%
0.5%
0.0%
1.0%
1.0%
0.5%
0.5%
0.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
21.3%
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52. What advice would you give to a first-year student who just enrolled at UCCS?
percentages are based on multiple responses per survey question rather than respondent rate
N=309
12.6%
12.3%
7.1%
6.5%
6.1%
5.5%
4.2%
3.9%
3.2%
3.2%
3.2%
2.6%
1.9%
1.6%
1.3%
1.3%
0.6%
0.6%
0.3%
0.3%
21.4%
N=51
11.8%
9.8%
3.9%
5.9%
11.8%
2.0%
9.8%
2.0%
3.9%
3.9%
2.0%
3.9%
3.9%
2.0%
0.0%
2.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
21.6%
N=47
14.9%
10.6%
10.6%
4.3%
6.4%
4.3%
0.0%
4.3%
4.3%
0.0%
2.1%
0.0%
4.3%
0.0%
4.3%
2.1%
2.1%
0.0%
0.0%
2.1%
23.4%
N=15
6.7%
20.0%
20.0%
6.7%
6.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40.0%
N=196
12.8%
12.8%
6.1%
7.1%
4.6%
7.1%
4.1%
4.6%
3.1%
4.1%
4.1%
3.1%
1.0%
2.0%
1.0%
1.0%
0.5%
1.0%
0.5%
0.0%
19.4%
N=321
27.4%
72.6%
N=53
3.8%
96.2%
N=46
45.7%
54.3%
N=18
66.7%
33.3%
N=204
26.0%
74.0%
1978.42
1977.45
1978.59
1979.61
1978.53
56. Your primary ethnic group is:
1 - African American or Black
2 - Asian American, Asian, or Pacific Islander
3 - Hispanic, Chicano/a, Latino/a, Mexican American
4 - Native American
5 - Caucasian, White, or Anglo
6 - Multi Ethnic
7 - Other
N=316
2.5%
4.1%
4.1%
0.0%
82.6%
6.0%
0.6%
N=52
3.8%
0.0%
7.7%
0.0%
82.7%
3.8%
1.9%
N=46
2.2%
0.0%
6.5%
0.0%
84.8%
6.5%
0.0%
N=18
0.0%
16.7%
0.0%
0.0%
66.7%
16.7%
0.0%
N=200
2.5%
5.0%
3.0%
0.0%
83.5%
5.5%
0.5%
57. The highest educational level completed by your mother was:
1 - Grade school
2 - Junior high
3 - Some high school
4 - High school graduate
5 - Vocational/technical/business (beyond high school)
6 - Some college
7 - Completed college (4 year degree)
8 - Graduate school
9 - N/A or Don't Know*
*New Option in 2007
N=317
1.6%
0.9%
4.1%
20.8%
10.7%
24.6%
22.4%
14.2%
0.6%
N=53
3.8%
1.9%
0.0%
22.6%
11.3%
26.4%
24.5%
7.5%
1.9%
N=46
0.0%
0.0%
4.3%
19.6%
19.6%
23.9%
19.6%
10.9%
2.2%
N=17
0.0%
0.0%
5.9%
23.5%
11.8%
23.5%
35.3%
0.0%
0.0%
N=201
1.5%
1.0%
5.0%
20.4%
8.5%
24.4%
21.4%
17.9%
0.0%
58. The highest educational level completed by your father was:
1 - Grade school
2 - Junior high
3 - Some high school
4 - High school graduate
5 - Vocational/technical/business (beyond high school)
6 - Some college
7 - Completed college (4 year degree)
8 - Graduate school
9 - N/A or Don't Know*
*New Option in 2007
N=318
2.2%
0.9%
3.1%
13.5%
9.1%
20.4%
24.8%
25.2%
0.6%
N=53
3.8%
0.0%
0.0%
15.1%
20.8%
22.6%
18.9%
17.0%
1.9%
N=46
0.0%
0.0%
10.9%
8.7%
8.7%
10.9%
37.0%
21.7%
2.2%
N=18
0.0%
5.6%
5.6%
16.7%
0.0%
22.2%
16.7%
33.3%
0.0%
N=201
2.5%
1.0%
2.0%
13.9%
7.0%
21.9%
24.4%
27.4%
0.0%
59. Your current marital status is:
1 - Single, Never Married
2 - Married
3 - Separated
4 - Divorced
5 - Widowed
N=319
49.8%
39.8%
0.3%
8.8%
0.0%
N=53
47.2%
37.7%
1.9%
11.3%
0.0%
N=45
42.2%
48.9%
0.0%
6.7%
0.0%
N=18
66.7%
16.7%
0.0%
16.7%
0.0%
N=203
50.7%
40.4%
0.0%
7.9%
0.0%
Make friends/socialize/get involved
Get to know professors
Set goals/go for it/dedication
Explore degree options
Study
Advisors
Manage time/stay prepared
Use resources
Focus
Have fun
Live on campus*
Go to class/pay attention
Take general education requirements early
Talk to others before you make decisions
Internships/Research*
Schedule things*
Don't take too many classes at once
Manage money
Use alternative modes of transportation/Beware of parking
Work schedule*
Other
*New Options in 2007
53. Your gender is:
1 - Male
2 - Female
54. Your year of birth is:
MEAN=
55. If you are not a U.S. citizen, what is your country of citizenship?
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6 - Other
1.3%
1.9%
2.2%
0.0%
1.0%
60. Your total personal income (before deductions) in the year subsequent to your graduation was:
1 - Less than $9,999
2 - $10,000 - $19,999
3 - $20,000 - $29,999
4 - $30,000 - $39,999
5 - $40,000 - $54,999
6 - $55,000 - $79,999
7 - $80, 000 - $99,000
8 - $100,000 - $109,999*
8 - $110,000 or more*
*Options 7 & 8 modified in 2007.
N=312
15.4%
16.0%
19.9%
21.2%
18.3%
7.1%
0.0%
1.0%
1.3%
N=52
9.6%
9.6%
17.3%
17.3%
40.4%
5.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=46
15.2%
13.0%
8.7%
28.3%
23.9%
6.5%
0.0%
2.2%
2.2%
N=18
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5.6%
55.6%
38.9%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
N=196
18.4%
19.9%
25.0%
21.9%
7.7%
4.6%
0.0%
1.0%
1.5%
61. How many dependents are in your household?
1
2
3
4 or more
N=89
47.2%
34.8%
11.2%
6.7%
N=21
47.6%
38.1%
14.3%
0.0%
N=13
61.5%
15.4%
7.7%
15.4%
N=3
33.3%
66.7%
0.0%
0.0%
N=52
44.2%
36.5%
11.5%
7.7%
** Results are based on the corrected or "valid" percentage (total respondents - no response= N)
~ indicates that no response was reported
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