Graduate Alumni 2001 Survey Results SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS 2000 2001 GRAD ALUMNI GRAD ALUMNI N= 389 N=213 1. What year did you start work toward a graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs? 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 and before 1.06% 7.69% 18.83% 26.53% 20.69% 25.20% 1.51% 12.56% 40.20% 30.65% 8.54% 6.53% 2. What was your initial student level? 1 ­ Fully Accepted (go to Q. 3) 2 ­ Transfer 3 ­ Provisionally Accepted (go to Q. 3) 4 ­ Unclassified (go to Q. 3) 64.12% 5.28% 11.08% 19.53% 71.56% 2.84% 9.95% 15.64% 20 57.89% N/A N/A 26.32% 5.26% 5.26% 5.26% 6 66.67% 16.67% 16.67% N/A N/A N/A N/A 81.65% 18.35% 78.87% 21.13% 4. During your graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs, what was your course load during most semesters? 1 ­ Full­time (5 or more hours a semester) 71.54% 2 ­ Part­time (less than 5 hours a semester) 28.46% 70.28% 29.72% 5. Please indicate when you received your last graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ May, 1999 2 ­ August, 1999 3 ­ December, 1999 51.17% 15.96% 32.86% 2a. If you were a transfer student, from which institution did you transfer? N= Other (mostly out of state schools) CU­Denver USC (University of Southern CO) Beth­El Chapman College DU (University of Denver) UNC (University of Northern CO) 3. What was your initial student tuition classification? 1 ­ Resident 2 ­ Non­resident Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 N/A N/A N/A 1
2000 2001 GRAD ALUMNI GRAD ALUMNI 6. Which degree did you receive at the time of the above graduation? 1 ­ Master of Arts 2 ­ Master of Science 3 ­ Master of Basic Science 4 ­ Master of Science Nursing 5 ­ Master of Business Administration 6 ­ Master of Public Administration 7 ­ Master of Engineering 8 ­ Doctor of Philosophy 42.56% 8.21% 5.13% 3.85% 24.62% 5.64% 9.23% 0.77% 41.78% 5.63% 1.88% 7.04% 30.99% 3.29% 9.39% 0.00% 7. In what major field(s) or area(s) of emphasis did you receive your graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs? Curriculum & Instruction (MA) Special Education (MA) Business Administration (MBA) Space Operations (ME) Counseling & Human Services (MA) Finance (MBA) Nurse Practitioner (MSN) Information Systems (MBA) Clinical Psychology (MA) Technology Management (MBA) Accounting (MBA) Communication (MA) Marketing (MBA) Public Administration (MPA) International Management (MBA) Psychology (MA) Reading (MA) Clinical Nurse (MSN) History (MA) Leadership & Human Resources Mgmt. (MBA) Science Education (MA) Sociology (MA) Aerospace/Space Operations (ME) Computer Science (MS) Educational Computing & Technology (MA) Electrical Engineering (MS) Manufacturing (ME) Remote Sensing (ME) Biology (MBS) Community Agency Counseling (MA) Exercise Science (MBS) Geography & Environmental Studies (MBS) Gifted & Talented Education (MA) Leadership (MA) Mathematics (MBS) School Counseling (MA) Science, Teaching (MBS) Services Management (MBA) 10.28% 8.23% 4.37% 7.46% 5.66% 4.63% N/A 3.60% N/A 1.29% 2.83% 2.57% 1.54% 5.14% 1.03% 4.37% 1.03% 3.86% 2.06% 3.34% 1.03% 1.80% 7.46% 4.88% 1.03% 2.57% N/A N/A 1.03% 1.03% 1.80% 1.03% 1.03% 1.54% 0.26% 0.51% 1.03% 1.03% 12.02% 9.62% 7.69% 6.73% 6.25% 6.25% 6.25% 4.33% 3.37% 3.37% 2.88% 2.88% 2.40% 2.40% 1.92% 1.92% 1.92% 1.44% 1.44% 1.44% 1.44% 1.44% 0.96% 0.96% 0.96% 0.96% 0.96% 0.96% 0.48% 0.48% 0.48% 0.48% 0.48% 0.48% 0.48% 0.48% 0.48% 0.48% Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 2
2000 2001 GRAD ALUMNI GRAD ALUMNI 8. In which school/college were you enrolled as a graduate student? 1 ­ Business 2 ­ Education 3 ­ Engineering & Applied Science 4 ­ Letters, Arts, & Sciences 5 ­ Nursing 6 ­ Public Affairs 24.62% 31.28% 17.18% 17.44% 3.85% 5.64% 30.84% 33.64% 12.15% 12.15% 7.94% 3.27% 4.36% 95.64% 15.96% 84.04% 17 8.87% 95.24% 4.76% 34 47.23% 58.97% 41.03% 9. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a graduate degree? CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONLY 1 ­ To become better qualified for future employment. 2 ­ To become better qualified for my present employment. 3 ­ To qualify for advancement in my field of employment. 4 ­ To prepare for a better job than my present employment. 5 ­ To prepare for changing my occupation. 6 ­ To prepare for a further graduate degree (e.g., earning a masters and a Ph.D.). 7 ­ For self­development. 8 ­ Other 30.26% 16.15% 19.74% 5.64% 11.03% 7.18% 9.74% 0.26% 33.02% 18.87% 19.34% 5.19% 9.43% 5.19% 6.13% 2.83% 10. Are you currently enrolled in an advanced degree (beyond your graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs) or certificate program? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 10b) 11.54% 88.46% 8.92% 91.08% 45 19 44.44% 22.22% 11.11% 6.67% 72.22% 16.67% 5.56% 5.56% 45.45% 18.18% N/A 2.27% 9.09% 11.36% 2.27% 47.06% 11.76% 11.76% 11.76% 5.88% 5.88% 5.88% 10b. If no, do you plan to pursue another advanced degree, credentials, licenses, and/or certifications in the near future? N= 347 1 ­ Yes 38.86% 2 ­ No 60.84% 194 40.45% 59.55% 8a. Was any of your coursework on­line? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 9) 8b. If yes, estimate what percent was done off­campus. (for % answer YES) N= MEAN= Percent <= 50% Percent > 50% 10a. If yes, what is the program in which you are enrolled and at what university? (go to Q. 11) N= Program: Ph.D. Other Master of Arts (MA) Master of Science (MS) University: Other UCCS CU­Boulder UNC (University of Northern CO) DU (Denver University) CU­Denver CSU (CO State University) Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 3
2000 2001 GRAD ALUMNI GRAD ALUMNI SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT 11. Upon graduation, what did you do? 1 ­ Sought employment 2 ­ Attend further graduate school 3 ­ Continued current employment 4 ­Took Time Off 5 ­ Other 27.18% 7.18% 56.41% N/A 9.23% 19.72% 6.57% 61.97% 4.23% 7.51% 12. What is your current employment status? 1 ­ Employed full­time (go to Q. 13) 2 ­ Employed part­time (go to Q. 13) 3 ­ Unemployed but seeking employment 4 ­ Unemployed but not seeking employment 87.88% 6.61% 1.38% 4.13% 85.92% 8.92% 1.88% 3.29% 20.00 63.16% 15.79% N/A N/A 5.26% N/A 11 36.36% 27.27% 9.09% 9.09% 9.09% 9.09% 7.25% 0.29% 0.58% 30.43% 2.90% 10.43% 1.16% 1.45% 6.38% 0.29% 5.22% 1.45% 2.32% 5.80% 2.03% 1.45% 20.58% 6.80% 0.00% 0.00% 32.04% 2.91% 8.74% 0.97% 0.97% 6.31% 0.00% 10.19% 1.46% 1.94% 2.91% 0.97% 1.46% 22.33% 14a. Are you currently employed in your chosen profession/occupation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 92.08% 7.92% 91.63% 8.37% 14b. Overall, are you satisfied with your current job? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 88.22% 11.78% 90.55% 9.45% 12a. If unemployed, what is your current source of income? (go to Q.21) N= Spouse Other Parents Savings Loans/Grants Stipend 13. In which sector of the economy is your primary employment? 1 ­ Aerospace Industry 2 ­ Agricultural 3 ­ Contract 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 ­ Service 15 ­ Transportation & Public Utilities 16 ­ Wholesale & Retail Trades 17 ­ Other (specify) Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 4
2000 2001 GRAD ALUMNI GRAD ALUMNI 15. Did you already have your current job prior to graduation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 55.08% 44.92% 56.50% 43.50% 15a. How long did it take for you to find your first job related to your graduate degree after graduation? MEAN Days= < 30 days < 60 days > 60 days 55.50 69.44% 75.75% 23.26% 67 58.74% 69.93% 22.38% 15b. After graduation, was your employment changed to an area related to your graduate degree? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 44.53% 55.47% 39.39% 60.61% 16. Was it necessary for you to relocate for your first job after graduation? 1 ­ Did not have to relocate 2 ­ Relocated within Colorado 3 ­ Relocated to another state 4 ­ Relocated to another country 5 ­ N/A (e.g., already had a job in my field) 61.92% 3.72% 11.76% 1.55% 21.05% 56.65% 3.94% 13.30% 0.99% 25.12% 17. 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 19.02% 34.05% 46.93% 14.71% 37.25% 48.04% MEAN= 3.35% 4.88% 2.74% 12.20% 29.57% 47.26% 5.02 4.90% 5.39% 1.47% 10.78% 25.98% 51.47% 5.02 MEAN= 1.86% 3.72% 2.17% 19.20% 39.32% 33.75% 4.92 3.50% 6.00% 3.00% 17.50% 35.50% 34.50% 4.79 MEAN= 5.52% 15.64% 8.90% 23.93% 19.94% 26.07% 4.15 5.39% 18.14% 6.86% 23.04% 20.59% 25.98% 4.13 Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 18. My job is closely related to my chosen field of study. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 19. My graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs enhanced my ability to get a job. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 20. A graduate degree is required to do my job well. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 5
2000 2001 GRAD ALUMNI GRAD ALUMNI Section C: Rating My Education at CU­Colorado Springs Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 21. My CU­Colorado Springs graduate degree prepared me well for my chosen career. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 22. The technical skills I learned at CU­Colorado Springs during my graduate studies were complete and up­to­date. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 23. I would recommend my graduate degree program to another interested person. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 24. The specific knowledge, skills, and expertise I acquired at CU­Colorado Springs in my graduate program have been useful in my present occupation. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 25. Overall, I am satisfied with the graduate education I received at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 2.07% 3.89% 5.70% 24.09% 47.15% 17.10% 4.62 3.32% 5.21% 4.27% 27.96% 41.71% 17.54% 4.52 1.04% 5.71% 3.90% 27.53% 47.79% 14.03% 4.57 2.84% 1.42% 5.21% 23.22% 48.82% 18.48% 4.69 2.58% 3.88% 4.39% 12.66% 48.06% 28.42% 4.85 2.35% 4.23% 2.82% 15.96% 42.72% 31.92% 4.88 2.62% 3.40% 4.45% 23.30% 43.98% 22.25% 4.69 1.41% 6.10% 3.76% 21.13% 43.66% 23.94% 4.71 1.04% 2.33% 2.59% 10.88% 54.40% 28.76% 5.02 1.88% 3.29% 1.88% 15.49% 46.01% 31.46% 4.95 6
2000 2001 GRAD ALUMNI GRAD ALUMNI 26. In retrospect, I wish I had chosen a different graduate program of study at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 26b) 9.82% 90.18% 13.74% 86.26% 26a. If yes, what degree program do you wish you had chosen? N= 38 Other 7.89% Computer Science (MS, Ph.D.) 13.16% Marketing 7.89% Information Systems 5.26% Finance 2.63% Counseling & Human Services 2.63% Technology Management (MBA) N/A Software Engineering 2.63% Public Administration (MPA) N/A Psychology 5.26% Mathematics (MBS) N/A Leadership & Human Resources Management 2.63% International Management (MBA) N/A Curriculum & Instruction 2.63% Biotechnology/Biochemistry 2.63% 29 16.00% 16.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% 0.00% 0.00% 26b. Do you wish you had attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 12.95% 87.05% 15.69% 84.31% 26c. Could you have attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 72.73% 27.27% 75.79% 24.21% 27. I sought formal graduate advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester). 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 39.02% 60.98% 45.97% 54.03% 28. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never was advised 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent 6 ­ Never requested or needed advisement (* the mean does not include category 0 or 6 responses) *MEAN= 1.54% 3.34% 6.68% 19.54% 37.79% 23.65% 7.46% 3.79 8.88% 4.67% 2.34% 16.36% 39.25% 21.50% 7.01% 3.84 29. How would you evaluate the mentoring you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never had a mentor 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent (* the mean does not include category 0 responses) *MEAN= 19.64% 3.36% 7.49% 16.54% 28.17% 24.81% 3.79 41.04% 1.89% 1.89% 14.15% 25.94% 15.09% 3.86 Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 7
2000 2001 GRAD ALUMNI GRAD ALUMNI 30. Did you work directly with any faculty member on research, service, or creative projects during your time at CU­Colorado Springs, either in or outside of class? 1 ­ Yes 50.13% 46.70% 2 ­ No 44.44% 47.17% 3 ­ No, but I wanted a mentor 5.43% 6.13% 31. How often were courses needed for your graduate program unavailable in the semester that you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always MEAN= 26.56% 39.06% 28.65% 5.21% 0.52% 2.14 27.23% 31.46% 34.27% 5.63% 1.41% 2.23 32. In your opinion, what were the advantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Location Faculty Convenient Class hours/schedule Good departmental programs Cost Curriculum Other Good reputation Night classes Quality education Small class size Had major I wanted Networking, contracts in community Availability of faculty Personable/small student:teacher ratio Accredited Good equipment, facilities, resources Orientation to non­traditional students Beautiful campus High academic standards Small school/atmosphere Friendly atmosphere Part of CU system, affiliation w/Boulder Diverse course offerings Older, mature student body Classes taught by PhD's, not TA's Good academic advising Good customer, student services Sports, near OTC 28.61% 13.20% N/A 5.64% 4.13% 5.64% 5.23% 2.75% 4.26% 4.40% N/A 4.26% 2.06% N/A 1.10% 2.34% 1.79% 1.10% 1.65% 0.28% 2.20% 1.51% 0.96% 1.79% 0.96% 0.55% 0.28% 0.41% 0.14% 0.55% 20.22% 9.67% 8.13% 7.47% 5.93% 5.49% 4.84% 4.84% 4.62% 4.62% 4.18% 3.74% 1.98% 1.76% 1.54% 1.54% 1.32% 1.32% 1.10% 0.88% 0.88% 0.88% 0.66% 0.66% 0.44% 0.44% 0.22% 0.22% 0.22% 0.22% 33. In your opinion, what were the disadvantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Parking Other Faculty Curriculum High fees, costs School lacks a big name Department/program disorganized 15.60% 9.97% 8.70% 3.58% 2.56% 3.32% N/A 15.23% 13.17% 9.88% 6.17% 6.17% 5.76% 4.94% Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 8
2000 2001 GRAD ALUMNI GRAD ALUMNI 7.42% 4.94% 6.14% 3.70% 3.84% 3.29% 1.53% 3.29% 3.07% 2.88% N/A 2.47% 2.05% 2.06% 4.86% 2.06% 2.56% 1.65% 0.77% 1.65% N/A 1.65% 1.53% 1.23% 1.28% 1.23% 1.28% 1.23% 5.12% 1.23% 2.56% 1.23% 0.26% 0.82% N/A 0.41% 0.77% 0.41% 1.79% 0.41% 0.26% 0.41% 1.53% 0.41% Lacking equipment/facilities/resources Class hours/schedule Need wider selection of courses Too many unnecessary requirements No career placement, guidance Location Lack of funding for departments Need more graduate programs Bureaucracy Lack of diversity among students No involement with community Group projects Lack of diversity among instructors Lack of internships, work experience Lacking cohesiveness/communication Lack of student/customer services Lack of financial aid Class size Overshadowed by Boulder Poor academic advising Same classes always offered at the same time School is too small 34. Where did you first hear about your graduate program at UCCS? 1 ­ I was a UCCS student at the time 2 ­ Professional publication 3 ­ Brochure 4 ­ Web site 5 ­ Word of mouth 19.47% 9.07% 16.27% 1.07% 54.13% 14.08% 9.22% 16.99% 6.31% 53.40% 41 68.29% 31.71% 155 74.84% 25.16% 35. Your gender is: 1 ­ Male 2 ­ Female 44.30% 55.70% 40.85% 59.15% 36. Your primary ethnic group is? 1 ­ White / Anglo / Caucasian 2 ­ African American 3 ­ Hispanic/Chicano(a)/Latino(a) 4 ­ Asian 5 ­ Native American/American Indian/Aleut 6 ­ Other 90.53% 1.32% 2.37% 3.16% 0.79% 1.84% 87.26% 1.89% 3.30% 4.25% 0.94% 2.36% 1961 1934­1975 1963 1939­1976 34a. Did you find the UCCS website complete? New Question 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No N= Section D. Demographics 37. Your year of birth is: MEAN= RANGE Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 9
2000 2001 GRAD ALUMNI GRAD ALUMNI 38. Your marital status is: 1 ­ Single, Never Married 2 ­ Married 3 ­ Separated 4 ­ Divorced 5 ­ Widowed 6 ­ Other 21.93% 67.10% 0.26% 9.40% 78.00% 0.52% 15.09% 73.58% 0.47% 8.96% 0.47% 1.42% 39. How many dependants are in your household? MEAN= 0 1 2 3 4 5­7 1.21 44.65% 18.45% 18.18% 11.23% 6.42% 1.07% 1.24 40.00% 20.95% 23.33% 9.52% 4.29% 1.90% 40. Your total personal annual salary (before deductions) in the year following 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 ­ $99,999 8 ­ $100,000 or more 5.08% 7.75% 15.78% 26.47% 17.91% 18.98% 4.01% 4.01% 5.91% 1.97% 17.24% 20.69% 18.72% 21.67% 4.43% 9.36% Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 10
Graduate Alumni 2001 Survey Results Comparison of University Totals to the College of Business ALL GRAD ALUMNI BUS GRADS N=213 N=66 1. What year did you start work toward a graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs? 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 and before 1.51% 12.56% 40.20% 30.65% 8.54% 6.53% 0.00% 11.29% 51.61% 22.58% 9.68% 4.84% 2. What was your initial student level? 1 ­ Fully Accepted 2 ­ Transfer 3 ­ Provisionally Accepted 4 ­ Unclassified 71.56% 2.84% 9.95% 15.64% 72.31% 3.08% 12.31% 12.31% 66.67% 16.67% 16.67% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 3. What was your initial student tuition classification? 1 ­ Resident 2 ­ Non­resident 78.87% 21.13% 66.67% 33.33% 4. During your graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs, what was your course load during most semesters? 1 ­ Full­time (5 or more hours a semester) 2 ­ Part­time (less than 5 hours a semester) 70.28% 29.72% 78.46% 21.54% 5. Please indicate when you received your last graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ May, 1999 2 ­ August, 1999 3 ­ December, 1999 51.17% 15.96% 32.86% 50.00% 12.12% 37.88% 6. Which degree did you receive at the time of the above graduation? 1 ­ Master of Arts 2 ­ Master of Science 3 ­ Master of Basic Science 4 ­ Master of Science Nursing 5 ­ Master of Business Administration 6 ­ Master of Public Administration 7 ­ Master of Engineering 8 ­ Doctor of Philosophy 41.78% 5.63% 1.88% 7.04% 30.99% 3.29% 9.39% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 2a. If you were a transfer student, from which institution did you transfer? Other (mostly out of state schools) DU (Denver University) USC (University of Southern CO) Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 11
GRAD ALUMNI BUS GRADS 7. In what major field(s) or area(s) of emphasis did you receive your graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs? Business Administration (MBA) Finance (MBA) Information Systems (MBA) Technology Management (MBA) Accounting (MBA) Marketing (MBA) International Management (MBA) Leadership & Human Resources Mgmt. (MBA) Services Management (MBA) 7.69% 6.25% 4.33% 3.37% 2.88% 2.40% 1.92% 1.44% 0.48% 25.40% 20.63% 14.29% 11.11% 9.52% 7.94% 6.35% 3.17% 1.59% 8. In which school/college were you enrolled as a graduate student? 1 ­ Business 2 ­ Education 3 ­ Engineering & Applied Science 4 ­ Letters, Arts, & Sciences 5 ­ Nursing 6 ­ Public Affairs 30.84% 33.64% 12.15% 12.15% 7.94% 3.27% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 15.96% 84.04% 30.30% 69.70% 47.23% 58.97% 41.03% 12.22% 40.00% 60.00% 9. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a graduate degree? CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONLY 1 ­ To become better qualified for future employment. 2 ­ To become better qualified for my present employment. 3 ­ To qualify for advancement in my field of employment. 4 ­ To prepare for a better job than my present employment. 5 ­ To prepare for changing my occupation. 6 ­ To prepare for a further graduate degree (e.g., earning a masters and a Ph.D.). 7 ­ For self­development. 8 ­ Other 33.02% 18.87% 19.34% 5.19% 9.43% 5.19% 6.13% 2.83% 46.97% 6.06% 18.18% 6.06% 10.61% 0.00% 10.61% 1.52% 10. Are you currently enrolled in an advanced degree (beyond your graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs) or certificate program? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 10b) 8.92% 91.08% 1.52% 98.48% 5.56% 16.67% 100.00% 0.00% 47.06% 100.00% 40.45% 59.55% 29.31% 70.69% 8a. Was any of your coursework on­line? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 9) 8b. If yes, estimate what percent was done off­campus. (for % answer YES) MEAN= <=50% >50% 10a. If yes, what is the program in which you are enrolled and at what university? (go to Q. 10c) Program: MS (Master of Science) Other University: Other 10b. If no, do you plan to pursue another advanced degree, credentials, licenses, and/or certifications in the near future? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 12
GRAD ALUMNI BUS GRADS SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT 11. Upon graduation, what did you do? 1 ­ Sought employment 2 ­ Attend further graduate school 3 ­ Continued current employment 4 ­ Took time off 5 ­ Other 19.72% 6.57% 61.97% 4.23% 7.51% 13.64% 1.52% 71.21% 3.03% 10.61% 12. What is your current employment status? 1 ­ Employed full­time (go to Q. 13) 2 ­ Employed part­time (go to Q. 13) 3 ­ Unemployed but seeking employment 4 ­ Unemployed but not seeking employment 85.92% 8.92% 1.88% 3.29% 93.94% 1.52% 3.03% 1.52% 9.09% 36.36% 9.09% 9.09% 9.09% 27.27% 33.33% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 66.67% 6.80% 0.00% 0.00% 32.04% 2.91% 8.74% 0.97% 0.97% 6.31% 0.00% 10.19% 1.46% 1.94% 2.91% 0.97% 1.46% 22.33% 6.15% 0.00% 0.00% 1.54% 9.23% 7.69% 1.54% 3.08% 15.38% 0.00% 1.54% 0.00% 0.00% 7.69% 3.08% 4.62% 38.46% 14a. Are you currently employed in your chosen profession/occupation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 91.63% 8.37% 89.06% 10.94% 14b. Overall, are you satisfied with your current job? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 90.55% 9.45% 83.87% 16.13% 56.50% 43.50% 62.50% 37.50% 12a. If unemployed, what is your current source of income? (go to Q.21) Parents Spouse Savings Loans/Grants Stipend Other 13. In which sector of the economy is your primary employment? 1 ­ Aerospace Industry 2 ­ Agricultural 3 ­ Contract 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 ­ Transportation & Public Utilities 16 ­ Wholesale & Retail Trades 17 ­ Other (specify) 15. Did you already have your current job prior to graduation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 13
GRAD ALUMNI BUS GRADS 15a. How long did it take for you to find your first job related to your graduate degree after graduation? MEAN days = < 30 days < 60 days > 60 days 67 58.74% 69.93% 22.38% 29.98 56.76% 64.86% 35.14% 39.39% 60.61% 32.69% 67.31% 16. Was it necessary for you to relocate for your first job after graduation? 1 ­ Did not have to relocate 2 ­ Relocated within Colorado 3 ­ Relocated to another state 4 ­ Relocated to another country 5 ­ N/A (e.g., already had a job in my field) 56.65% 3.94% 13.30% 0.99% 25.12% 51.56% 3.13% 9.38% 1.56% 34.38% 17. 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 14.71% 37.25% 48.04% 15.38% 30.77% 53.85% MEAN= 4.90% 5.39% 1.47% 10.78% 25.98% 51.47% 5.02 6.15% 13.85% 1.54% 23.08% 33.85% 21.54% 4.29 MEAN= 3.50% 6.00% 3.00% 17.50% 35.50% 34.50% 4.79 3.13% 7.81% 3.13% 21.88% 45.31% 18.75% 4.55 MEAN= 5.39% 18.14% 6.86% 23.04% 20.59% 25.98% 4.13 6.15% 26.15% 10.77% 24.62% 20.00% 12.31% 3.63 15b. After graduation, was your employment changed to an area related to your graduate degree? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 18. My job is closely related to my chosen field of study. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 19. My graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs enhanced my ability to get a job. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 20. A graduate degree is required to do my job well. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 14
GRAD ALUMNI BUS GRADS Section C: Rating My Education at CU­Colorado Springs Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 21. My CU­Colorado Springs graduate degree prepared me well for my chosen career. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 3.32% 5.21% 4.27% 27.96% 41.71% 17.54% 4.52 3.08% 4.62% 4.62% 36.92% 40.00% 10.77% 4.38 MEAN= 2.84% 1.42% 5.21% 23.22% 48.82% 18.48% 4.69 1.54% 0.00% 7.69% 27.69% 49.23% 13.85% 4.65 MEAN= 2.35% 4.23% 2.82% 15.96% 42.72% 31.92% 4.88 0.00% 1.52% 3.03% 18.18% 50.00% 27.27% 4.98 MEAN= 1.41% 6.10% 3.76% 21.13% 43.66% 23.94% 4.71 0.00% 3.03% 6.06% 33.33% 46.97% 10.61% 4.56 MEAN= 1.88% 3.29% 1.88% 15.49% 46.01% 31.46% 4.95 0.00% 0.00% 1.52% 16.67% 57.58% 24.24% 5.05 13.74% 86.26% 19.70% 80.30% 22. The technical skills I learned at CU­Colorado Springs during my graduate studies were complete and up­to­date. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 23. I would recommend my graduate degree program to another interested person. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 24. The specific knowledge, skills, and expertise I acquired at CU­Colorado Springs in my graduate program have been useful in my present occupation. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 25. Overall, I am satisfied with the graduate education I received at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 26. In retrospect, I wish I had chosen a different graduate program of study at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 26b) Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 15
GRAD ALUMNI BUS GRADS 26a. If yes, what degree program do you wish you had chosen? Computer Science (MS) Information Systems (MBA) Marketing (MBA) Finance (MBA) International Management (MBA) Leadership & Human Resources Mgmt. (MBA) Software Engineering (ME) Other 16.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% 16.00% 25.00% 16.67% 16.67% 8.33% 8.33% 8.33% 8.33% 8.33% 26b. Do you wish you had attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 15.69% 84.31% 15.00% 85.00% 26c. Could you have attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 75.79% 24.21% 76.79% 23.21% 27. I sought formal graduate advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester). 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 45.97% 54.03% 18.75% 81.25% 28. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never was advised 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent 6 ­ Never requested or needed advisement (* the mean does not include category 0 or 6 responses) *MEAN= 8.88% 4.67% 2.34% 16.36% 39.25% 21.50% 7.01% 3.84 16.67% 1.52% 0.00% 16.67% 37.88% 15.15% 12.12% 3.91 29. How would you evaluate the mentoring you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never had a mentor 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent (* the mean does not include category 0 responses) *MEAN= 41.04% 1.89% 1.89% 14.15% 25.94% 15.09% 3.86 66.15% 0.00% 0.00% 7.69% 20.00% 6.15% 3.95 30. Did you work directly with any faculty member on research, service, or creative projects during your time at CU­Colorado Springs, either in or outside of class? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 3 ­ No, but I wanted a mentor 46.70% 47.17% 6.13% 15.38% 72.31% 12.31% 27.23% 31.46% 34.27% 5.63% 1.41% 2.23 16.92% 21.54% 58.46% 1.54% 1.54% 2.49 31. How often were courses needed for your graduate program unavailable in the semester that you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always MEAN= Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 16
GRAD ALUMNI BUS GRADS 32. In your opinion, what were the advantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Location Faculty Class hours/schedule Cost Good departmental programs Quality education Curriculum Good reputation Small class size Other Night classes Accredited Convenient Orientation to non­traditional students Availability of faculty Beautiful campus Networking, contracts in community Part of CU system, affiliation w/Boulder Classes taught by PhD's, not TA's Good equipment, facilities, resources Had major I wanted Personable/small student:teacher ratio 20.22% 9.67% 7.47% 5.49% 5.93% 4.18% 4.84% 4.62% 3.74% 4.84% 4.62% 1.32% 8.13% 1.10% 1.54% 0.88% 1.76% 0.66% 0.22% 1.32% 1.98% 1.54% 17.33% 12.00% 10.67% 6.67% 6.67% 6.00% 5.33% 4.67% 4.67% 4.67% 4.00% 3.33% 2.67% 2.67% 2.00% 1.33% 1.33% 1.33% 0.67% 0.67% 0.67% 0.67% 33. In your opinion, what were the disadvantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Other Faculty Parking School lacks a big name Curriculum Class hours/schedule No career placement, guidance Group projects Lack of diversity among students Lacking equipment/facilities/resources No involvement w/community Too many unnecessary requirements Bureaucracy Department/program disorganized Need more graduate programs Need wider selection of courses Class size High fees, costs Lack of diversity among instructors Lack of financial aid Lack of funding for departments Lack of internships, work experience Lacking cohesiveness/communication Lacking student/customer services Same classes always at same times 13.17% 9.88% 15.23% 5.76% 6.17% 3.70% 2.88% 1.23% 1.65% 4.94% 1.65% 3.29% 1.65% 4.94% 2.06% 3.29% 0.41% 6.17% 1.23% 0.82% 2.06% 1.23% 1.23% 1.23% 0.41% 11.54% 8.97% 8.97% 8.97% 7.69% 6.41% 6.41% 3.85% 3.85% 3.85% 3.85% 3.85% 2.56% 2.56% 2.56% 2.56% 1.28% 1.28% 1.28% 1.28% 1.28% 1.28% 1.28% 1.28% 1.28% 34. Where did you first hear about your graduate program at UCCS? 1 ­ I was a UCCS student at the time 2 ­ Professional publication 3 ­ Brochure 4 ­ Web site 5 ­ Word of mouth 14.08% 9.22% 16.99% 6.31% 53.40% 17.46% 6.35% 15.87% 11.11% 49.21% 74.84% 25.16% 69.64% 30.36% 35. Your gender is: 1 ­ Male 2 ­ Female 40.85% 59.15% 59.09% 40.91% 36. Your primary ethnic group is? 1 ­ White ­ Anglo ­ Caucasian 87.26% 87.69% 34a. Did you find the UCCS website complete? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Section D. Demographics Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 17
2 ­ African American 3 ­ Hispanic ­ Chicano/a ­ Latino/a 4 ­ Asian 5 ­ Native American ­ American Indian ­ Aleut 6 ­ Other 37. Your year of birth is: MEAN= 38. Your marital status is: 1 ­ Single, Never Married 2 ­ Married 3 ­ Separated 4 ­ Divorced 5 ­ Widowed 6 ­ Other 39. How many dependants are in your household? MEAN= 40. Your total personal annual salary (before deductions) in the year following 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 ­ $99,999 8 ­ $100,000 or more Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 GRAD ALUMNI BUS GRADS 1.89% 0.00% 3.30% 0.00% 4.25% 10.77% 0.94% 0.00% 2.36% 1.54% 63 64 15.09% 73.58% 0.47% 8.96% 0.47% 1.42% 13.85% 80.00% 0.00% 6.15% 0.00% 0.00% 1.24 1.35 5.91% 1.97% 17.24% 20.69% 18.72% 21.67% 4.43% 9.36% 6.35% 0.00% 1.59% 7.94% 23.81% 31.75% 6.35% 22.22% 18
Graduate Alumni 2001 Survey Results Comparison of University Totals to the College of Education GRAD ALUMNI EDU GRADS N=213 N=72 1. What year did you start work toward a graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs? 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 and before 1.51% 12.56% 40.20% 30.65% 8.54% 6.53% 4.48% 13.43% 38.81% 26.87% 10.45% 5.97% 2. What was your initial student level? 1 ­ Fully Accepted 2 ­ Transfer 3 ­ Provisionally Accepted 4 ­ Unclassified 71.56% 2.84% 9.95% 15.64% 70.00% 2.86% 4.29% 22.86% 66.67% 0.00% 16.67% 16.67% 50.00% 50.00% 0.00% 0.00% 3. What was your initial student tuition classification? 1 ­ Resident 2 ­ Non­resident 78.87% 21.13% 90.14% 9.86% 4. During your graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs, what was your course load during most semesters? 1 ­ Full­time (5 or more hours a semester) 2 ­ Part­time (less than 5 hours a semester) 70.28% 29.72% 66.20% 33.80% 5. Please indicate when you received your last graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ May, 1999 2 ­ August, 1999 3 ­ December, 1999 51.17% 15.96% 32.86% 47.89% 28.17% 23.94% 6. Which degree did you receive at the time of the above graduation? 1 ­ Master of Arts 2 ­ Master of Science 3 ­ Master of Basic Science 4 ­ Master of Science Nursing 5 ­ Master of Business Administration 6 ­ Master of Public Administration 7 ­ Master of Engineering 8 ­ Doctor of Philosophy 41.78% 5.63% 1.88% 7.04% 30.99% 3.29% 9.39% 0.00% 91.55% 7.04% 1.41% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 2a. If you were a transfer student, from which institution did you transfer? Other (mostly out of state schools) CU­Denver DU (Denver University) USC (University of Southern CO) Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 19
GRAD ALUMNI EDU GRADS 7. In what major field(s) or area(s) of emphasis did you receive your graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs? Curriculum & Instruction (MA) Special Education (MA) Counseling & Human Services (MA) Reading (MA) Educational Computing & Technology (MA) Science Education (MA) Community Agency Counseling (MA) Exercise Science (MBS) Gifted & Talented Education (MA) Leadership (MA) School Counseling (MA) Science, Teaching (MBS) 12.02% 9.62% 6.25% 1.92% 0.96% 1.44% 0.48% 0.48% 0.48% 0.48% 0.48% 0.48% 34.72% 27.78% 18.06% 5.56% 2.78% 2.78% 1.39% 1.39% 1.39% 1.39% 1.39% 1.39% 8. In which school/college were you enrolled as a graduate student? 1 ­ Business 2 ­ Education 3 ­ Engineering & Applied Science 4 ­ Letters, Arts, & Sciences 5 ­ Nursing 6 ­ Public Affairs 30.84% 33.64% 12.15% 12.15% 7.94% 3.27% 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 15.96% 84.04% 7.04% 92.96% 47.23% 58.97% 41.03% 9.33% 100.00% 0.00% 9. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a graduate degree? CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONLY 1 ­ To become better qualified for future employment. 2 ­ To become better qualified for my present employment. 3 ­ To qualify for advancement in my field of employment. 4 ­ To prepare for a better job than my present employment. 5 ­ To prepare for changing my occupation. 6 ­ To prepare for a further graduate degree (e.g., earning a masters and a Ph.D.). 7 ­ For self­development. 8 ­ Other 33.02% 18.87% 19.34% 5.19% 9.43% 5.19% 6.13% 2.83% 30.00% 32.86% 21.43% 4.29% 4.29% 1.43% 1.43% 4.29% 10. Are you currently enrolled in an advanced degree (beyond your graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs) or certificate program? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 10b) 8.92% 91.08% 5.63% 94.37% 5.56% 72.22% 16.67% 33.33% 33.33% 33.33% 11.76% 5.88% 47.06% 33.33% 33.33% 33.33% 8a. Was any of your coursework on­line? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 9) 8b. If yes, estimate what percent was done off­campus. (for % answer YES) MEAN= <=50% >50% 10a. If yes, what is the program in which you are enrolled and at what university? (go to Q. 10c) Program: MA (Master of Arts) Ph.D. Other University: CU­Colorado Springs CU­Denver Other Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 20
GRAD ALUMNI EDU GRADS 10b. If no, do you plan to pursue another advanced degree, credentials, licenses, and/or certifications in the near future? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 40.45% 59.55% 44.26% 55.74% 11. Upon graduation, what did you do? 1 ­ Sought employment 2 ­ Attend further graduate school 3 ­ Continued current employment 4 ­ Took time off 5 ­ Other 19.72% 6.57% 61.97% 4.23% 7.51% 19.72% 2.82% 66.20% 5.63% 5.63% 12. What is your current employment status? 1 ­ Employed full­time (go to Q. 13) 2 ­ Employed part­time (go to Q. 13) 3 ­ Unemployed but seeking employment 4 ­ Unemployed but not seeking employment 85.92% 8.92% 1.88% 3.29% 87.32% 8.45% 0.00% 4.23% 9.09% 36.36% 9.09% 9.09% 9.09% 27.27% 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 6.80% 0.00% 0.00% 32.04% 2.91% 8.74% 0.97% 0.97% 6.31% 0.00% 10.19% 1.46% 1.94% 2.91% 0.97% 1.46% 22.33% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 85.71% 0.00% 0.00% 1.43% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 2.86% 1.43% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 8.57% 14a. Are you currently employed in your chosen profession/occupation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 91.63% 8.37% 97.10% 2.90% 14b. Overall, are you satisfied with your current job? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 90.55% 9.45% 97.06% 2.94% 56.50% 43.50% 62.69% 37.31% 67 58.74% 69.93% 22.38% 51.4 66.67% 74.51% 15.69% 39.39% 60.61% 38.46% 61.54% SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT 12a. If unemployed, what is your current source of income? (go to Q.21) Parents Spouse Savings Loans/Grants Stipend Other 13. In which sector of the economy is your primary employment? 1 ­ Aerospace Industry 2 ­ Agricultural 3 ­ Contract 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 ­ Transportation & Public Utilities 16 ­ Wholesale & Retail Trades 17 ­ Other (specify) 15. Did you already have your current job prior to graduation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 15a. How long did it take for you to find your first job related to your graduate degree after graduation? MEAN days = < 30 days < 60 days > 60 days 15b. After graduation, was your employment changed to an area related to your graduate degree? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 16. Was it necessary for you to relocate for your first job after graduation? Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 21
GRAD ALUMNI EDU GRADS 56.65% 70.00% 3.94% 1.43% 13.30% 7.14% 0.99% 0.00% 25.12% 21.43% 1 ­ Did not have to relocate 2 ­ Relocated within Colorado 3 ­ Relocated to another state 4 ­ Relocated to another country 5 ­ N/A (e.g., already had a job in my field) 17. 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 14.71% 37.25% 48.04% 12.86% 41.43% 45.71% MEAN= 4.90% 5.39% 1.47% 10.78% 25.98% 51.47% 5.02 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5.71% 20.00% 74.29% 5.69 MEAN= 3.50% 6.00% 3.00% 17.50% 35.50% 34.50% 4.79 2.90% 5.80% 1.45% 20.29% 28.99% 40.58% 4.88 MEAN= 5.39% 18.14% 6.86% 23.04% 20.59% 25.98% 4.13 5.71% 12.86% 5.71% 24.29% 24.29% 27.14% 4.30 Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 18. My job is closely related to my chosen field of study. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 19. My graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs enhanced my ability to get a job. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 20. A graduate degree is required to do my job well. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 22
GRAD ALUMNI EDU GRADS Section C: Rating My Education at CU­Colorado Springs Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 21. My CU­Colorado Springs graduate degree prepared me well for my chosen career. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 3.32% 5.21% 4.27% 27.96% 41.71% 17.54% 4.52 2.78% 4.17% 4.17% 27.78% 45.83% 15.28% 4.56 MEAN= 2.84% 1.42% 5.21% 23.22% 48.82% 18.48% 4.69 2.78% 1.39% 5.56% 25.00% 47.22% 18.06% 4.67 MEAN= 2.35% 4.23% 2.82% 15.96% 42.72% 31.92% 4.88 5.56% 2.78% 2.78% 20.83% 38.89% 29.17% 4.72 MEAN= 1.41% 6.10% 3.76% 21.13% 43.66% 23.94% 4.71 1.39% 5.56% 2.78% 16.67% 47.22% 26.39% 4.82 MEAN= 1.88% 3.29% 1.88% 15.49% 46.01% 31.46% 4.95 2.78% 4.17% 2.78% 18.06% 48.61% 23.61% 4.76 13.74% 86.26% 8.45% 91.55% 22. The technical skills I learned at CU­Colorado Springs during my graduate studies were complete and up­to­date. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 23. I would recommend my graduate degree program to another interested person. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 24. The specific knowledge, skills, and expertise I acquired at CU­Colorado Springs in my graduate program have been useful in my present occupation. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 25. Overall, I am satisfied with the graduate education I received at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 26. In retrospect, I wish I had chosen a different graduate program of study at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 26b) Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 23
GRAD ALUMNI EDU GRADS 26a. If yes, what degree program do you wish you had chosen? Counseling & Human Services (MA) Business Administration (MBA) Mathematics (MBS) Technology Management (MBA) 8.00% 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% 40.00% 20.00% 20.00% 20.00% 26b. Do you wish you had attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 15.69% 84.31% 15.94% 84.06% 26c. Could you have attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 75.79% 24.21% 82.81% 17.19% 27. I sought formal graduate advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester). 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 45.97% 54.03% 61.97% 38.03% 28. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never was advised 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent 6 ­ Never requested or needed advisement (* the mean does not include category 0 or 6 responses) *MEAN= 8.88% 4.67% 2.34% 16.36% 39.25% 21.50% 7.01% 3.84 4.17% 6.94% 4.17% 16.67% 33.33% 33.33% 1.39% 3.87 29. How would you evaluate the mentoring you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never had a mentor 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent (* the mean does not include category 0 responses) *MEAN= 41.04% 1.89% 1.89% 14.15% 25.94% 15.09% 3.86 35.21% 2.82% 4.23% 11.27% 23.94% 22.54% 3.91 30. Did you work directly with any faculty member on research, service, or creative projects during your time at CU­Colorado Springs, either in or outside of class? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 3 ­ No, but I wanted a mentor 46.70% 47.17% 6.13% 53.52% 43.66% 2.82% 27.23% 31.46% 34.27% 5.63% 1.41% 2.23 34.72% 30.56% 26.39% 6.94% 1.39% 2.10 31. How often were courses needed for your graduate program unavailable in the semester that you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always MEAN= Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 24
GRAD ALUMNI EDU GRADS 32. In your opinion, what were the advantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Location Convenient Faculty Class hours/schedule Cost Curriculum Good reputation Night classes Other Had major I wanted Networking, contracts in community Quality education Good departmental programs High academic standards Diverse course offerings Personable/small student:teacher ratio Small class size Availability of faculty Good academic advising Good equipment, facilities, resources Older, mature student body Orientation to non­traditional students Small school/atmosphere Sports, near OTC 33. In your opinion, what were the disadvantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Parking Faculty High fees, costs Other Curriculum Too many unnecessary requirements Class hours/schedule Location Need wider selection of courses School lacks a big name Department/program disorganized Lack of diversity among instructors Lack of funding for departments Lack of diversity among students Lack of financial aid Lacking cohesiveness/communication Lacking student/customer services 34. Where did you first hear about your graduate program at UCCS? 1 ­ I was a UCCS student at the time 2 ­ Professional publication 3 ­ Brochure 4 ­ Web site 5 ­ Word of mouth 34a. Did you find the UCCS website complete? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 20.22% 8.13% 9.67% 7.47% 5.49% 4.84% 4.62% 4.62% 4.84% 1.98% 1.76% 4.18% 5.93% 0.88% 0.44% 1.54% 3.74% 1.54% 0.22% 1.32% 0.44% 1.10% 0.88% 0.22% 25.69% 13.89% 11.11% 8.33% 5.56% 3.47% 3.47% 3.47% 3.47% 2.78% 2.78% 2.78% 2.08% 2.08% 1.39% 1.39% 1.39% 0.69% 0.69% 0.69% 0.69% 0.69% 0.69% 0.69% 15.23% 9.88% 6.17% 13.17% 6.17% 3.29% 3.70% 3.29% 5.76% 4.94% 1.23% 2.06% 1.65% 0.82% 1.23% 1.23% 21.33% 14.67% 13.33% 9.33% 6.67% 5.33% 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% 2.67% 2.67% 2.67% 1.33% 1.33% 1.33% 1.33% 14.08% 9.22% 16.99% 6.31% 53.40% 5.71% 7.14% 18.57% 1.43% 67.14% 74.84% 25.16% 84.44% 15.56% 25
GRAD ALUMNI EDU GRADS Section D. Demographics 35. Your gender is: 1 ­ Male 2 ­ Female 40.85% 59.15% 20.83% 79.17% 36. Your primary ethnic group is? 1 ­ White ­ Anglo ­ Caucasian 2 ­ African American 3 ­ Hispanic ­ Chicano/a ­ Latino/a 4 ­ Asian 5 ­ Native American ­ American Indian ­ Aleut 6 ­ Other 87.26% 1.89% 3.30% 4.25% 0.94% 2.36% 86.11% 2.78% 5.56% 2.78% 1.39% 1.39% 63 61 15.09% 73.58% 0.47% 8.96% 0.47% 1.42% 9.72% 77.78% 0.00% 11.11% 0.00% 1.39% 1.24 1.26 5.91% 1.97% 17.24% 20.69% 18.72% 21.67% 4.43% 9.36% 2.78% 2.78% 31.94% 44.44% 12.50% 5.56% 0.00% 0.00% 37. Your year of birth is: MEAN= 38. Your marital status is: 1 ­ Single, Never Married 2 ­ Married 3 ­ Separated 4 ­ Divorced 5 ­ Widowed 6 ­ Other 39. How many dependants are in your household? MEAN= 40. Your total personal annual salary (before deductions) in the year following 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 ­ $99,999 8 ­ $100,000 or more Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 26
Graduate Alumni 2001 Survey Results Comparison of University Totals to the College of Engineering GRAD ALUMNI ENGR GRADS N=213 N=26 1. What year did you start work toward a graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs? 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 and before 1.51% 12.56% 40.20% 30.65% 8.54% 6.53% 0.00% 16.00% 20.00% 52.00% 4.00% 8.00% 2. What was your initial student level? 1 ­ Fully Accepted 2 ­ Transfer 3 ­ Provisionally Accepted 4 ­ Unclassified 71.56% 2.84% 9.95% 15.64% 61.54% 0.00% 23.08% 15.38% 3. What was your initial student tuition classification? 1 ­ Resident 2 ­ Non­resident 78.87% 21.13% 76.92% 23.08% 4. During your graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs, what was your course load during most semesters? 1 ­ Full­time (5 or more hours a semester) 2 ­ Part­time (less than 5 hours a semester) 70.28% 29.72% 50.00% 50.00% 5. Please indicate when you received your last graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ May, 1999 2 ­ August, 1999 3 ­ December, 1999 51.17% 15.96% 32.86% 69.23% 7.69% 23.08% 6. Which degree did you receive at the time of the above graduation? 1 ­ Master of Arts 2 ­ Master of Science 3 ­ Master of Basic Science 4 ­ Master of Science Nursing 5 ­ Master of Business Administration 6 ­ Master of Public Administration 7 ­ Master of Engineering 8 ­ Doctor of Philosophy 41.78% 5.63% 1.88% 7.04% 30.99% 3.29% 9.39% 0.00% 0.00% 19.23% 3.85% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 76.92% 0.00% Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 27
GRAD ALUMNI ENGR GRADS 7. In what major field(s) or area(s) of emphasis did you receive your graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs? Space Operations (ME) Aerospace/Space Operations (ME) Computer Science (MS) Electrical Engineering (MS) Manufacturing (ME) Remote Sensing (ME) Communication (MA) Mathematics (MBS) 6.73% 0.96% 0.96% 0.96% 0.96% 0.96% 2.88% 0.48% 53.85% 7.69% 7.69% 7.69% 7.69% 7.69% 3.85% 3.85% 8. In which school/college were you enrolled as a graduate student? 1 ­ Business 2 ­ Education 3 ­ Engineering & Applied Science 4 ­ Letters, Arts, & Sciences 5 ­ Nursing 6 ­ Public Affairs 30.84% 33.64% 12.15% 12.15% 7.94% 3.27% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 15.96% 84.04% 11.54% 88.46% 47.23% 58.97% 41.03% 47.29% 57.14% 42.86% 9. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a graduate degree? CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONLY 1 ­ To become better qualified for future employment. 2 ­ To become better qualified for my present employment. 3 ­ To qualify for advancement in my field of employment. 4 ­ To prepare for a better job than my present employment. 5 ­ To prepare for changing my occupation. 6 ­ To prepare for a further graduate degree (e.g., earning a masters and a Ph.D.). 7 ­ For self­development. 8 ­ Other 33.02% 18.87% 19.34% 5.19% 9.43% 5.19% 6.13% 2.83% 34.62% 19.23% 23.08% 3.85% 7.69% 3.85% 7.69% 0.00% 10. Are you currently enrolled in an advanced degree (beyond your graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs) or certificate program? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 10b) 8.92% 91.08% 11.54% 88.46% 72.22% 100.00% 11.76% 11.76% 66.67% 33.33% 40.45% 59.55% 52.17% 47.83% 8a. Was any of your coursework on­line? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 9) 8b. If yes, estimate what percent was done off­campus. (for % answer YES) MEAN= <=50% >50% 10a. If yes, what is the program in which you are enrolled and at what university? (go to Q. 10c) Program: Ph.D. University: CU­Boulder CU­Colorado Springs 10b. If no, do you plan to pursue another advanced degree, credentials, licenses, and/or certifications in the near future? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 28
GRAD ALUMNI ENGR GRADS SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT 11. Upon graduation, what did you do? 1 ­ Sought employment 2 ­ Attend further graduate school 3 ­ Continued current employment 4 ­ Took time off 5 ­ Other 19.72% 6.57% 61.97% 4.23% 7.51% 15.38% 7.69% 69.23% 0.00% 7.69% 12. What is your current employment status? 1 ­ Employed full­time (go to Q. 13) 2 ­ Employed part­time (go to Q. 13) 3 ­ Unemployed but seeking employment 4 ­ Unemployed but not seeking employment 85.92% 8.92% 1.88% 3.29% 84.62% 15.38% 0.00% 0.00% 13. In which sector of the economy is your primary employment? 1 ­ Aerospace Industry 2 ­ Agricultural 3 ­ Contract 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 ­ Transportation & Public Utilities 16 ­ Wholesale & Retail Trades 17 ­ Other (specify) 6.80% 0.00% 0.00% 32.04% 2.91% 8.74% 0.97% 0.97% 6.31% 0.00% 10.19% 1.46% 1.94% 2.91% 0.97% 1.46% 22.33% 34.62% 0.00% 0.00% 7.69% 0.00% 26.92% 0.00% 0.00% 7.69% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 3.85% 0.00% 0.00% 19.23% 14a. Are you currently employed in your chosen profession/occupation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 91.63% 8.37% 76.92% 23.08% 14b. Overall, are you satisfied with your current job? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 90.55% 9.45% 88.46% 11.54% 56.50% 43.50% 48.00% 52.00% 15a. How long did it take for you to find your first job related to your graduate degree after graduation? MEAN days = < 30 days < 60 days > 60 days 67 58.74% 69.93% 22.38% 51.9 60.00% 70.00% 20.00% 15b. After graduation, was your employment changed to an area related to your graduate degree? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 39.39% 60.61% 38.10% 61.90% 15. Did you already have your current job prior to graduation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 29
GRAD ALUMNI ENGR GRADS 16. Was it necessary for you to relocate for your first job after graduation? 1 ­ Did not have to relocate 2 ­ Relocated within Colorado 3 ­ Relocated to another state 4 ­ Relocated to another country 5 ­ N/A (e.g., already had a job in my field) 56.65% 3.94% 13.30% 0.99% 25.12% 34.62% 7.69% 26.92% 3.85% 26.92% 17. 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 14.71% 37.25% 48.04% 15.38% 38.46% 46.15% MEAN= 4.90% 5.39% 1.47% 10.78% 25.98% 51.47% 5.02 12.00% 8.00% 4.00% 4.00% 24.00% 48.00% 4.64 MEAN= 3.50% 6.00% 3.00% 17.50% 35.50% 34.50% 4.79 0.00% 8.70% 4.35% 8.70% 30.43% 47.83% 5.04 MEAN= 5.39% 18.14% 6.86% 23.04% 20.59% 25.98% 4.13 0.00% 12.00% 8.00% 32.00% 20.00% 28.00% 4.44 MEAN= 3.32% 5.21% 4.27% 27.96% 41.71% 17.54% 4.52 0.00% 8.00% 0.00% 12.00% 48.00% 32.00% 4.96 Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 18. My job is closely related to my chosen field of study. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 19. My graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs enhanced my ability to get a job. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 20. A graduate degree is required to do my job well. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree Section C: Rating My Education at CU­Colorado Springs Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 21. My CU­Colorado Springs graduate degree prepared me well for my chosen career. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 30
GRAD ALUMNI ENGR GRADS 22. The technical skills I learned at CU­Colorado Springs during my graduate studies were complete and up­to­date. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 2.84% 1.42% 5.21% 23.22% 48.82% 18.48% 4.69 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 15.38% 61.54% 23.08% 5.08 MEAN= 2.35% 4.23% 2.82% 15.96% 42.72% 31.92% 4.88 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 3.85% 46.15% 50.00% 5.46 MEAN= 1.41% 6.10% 3.76% 21.13% 43.66% 23.94% 4.71 0.00% 19.23% 0.00% 15.38% 26.92% 38.46% 4.65 MEAN= 1.88% 3.29% 1.88% 15.49% 46.01% 31.46% 4.95 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 7.69% 42.31% 50.00% 5.42 13.74% 86.26% 15.38% 84.62% 26a. If yes, what degree program do you wish you had chosen? Community Agency Counseling (MA) Computer Science (MS) Finance (MBA) Other 4.00% 16.00% 8.00% 16.00% 25.00% 25.00% 25.00% 25.00% 26b. Do you wish you had attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 15.69% 84.31% 11.54% 88.46% 26c. Could you have attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 75.79% 24.21% 68.00% 32.00% 23. I would recommend my graduate degree program to another interested person. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 24. The specific knowledge, skills, and expertise I acquired at CU­Colorado Springs in my graduate program have been useful in my present occupation. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 25. Overall, I am satisfied with the graduate education I received at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 26. In retrospect, I wish I had chosen a different graduate program of study at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 26b) Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 31
GRAD ALUMNI ENGR GRADS 27. I sought formal graduate advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester). 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 45.97% 54.03% 30.77% 69.23% 28. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never was advised 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent 6 ­ Never requested or needed advisement (* the mean does not include category 0 or 6 responses) *MEAN= 8.88% 4.67% 2.34% 16.36% 39.25% 21.50% 7.01% 3.84 19.23% 3.85% 3.85% 7.69% 53.85% 3.85% 7.69% 3.68 29. How would you evaluate the mentoring you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never had a mentor 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent (* the mean does not include category 0 responses) *MEAN= 41.04% 1.89% 1.89% 14.15% 25.94% 15.09% 3.86 38.46% 0.00% 0.00% 15.38% 34.62% 11.54% 3.94 30. Did you work directly with any faculty member on research, service, or creative projects during your time at CU­Colorado Springs, either in or outside of class? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 3 ­ No, but I wanted a mentor 46.70% 47.17% 6.13% 73.08% 23.08% 3.85% 31. How often were courses needed for your graduate program unavailable in the semester that you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always MEAN= 27.23% 31.46% 34.27% 5.63% 1.41% 2.23 30.77% 30.77% 30.77% 7.69% 0.00% 2.15 32. In your opinion, what were the advantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Location Night classes Curriculum Good reputation Quality education Other Convenient Faculty Availability of faculty Good departmental programs Had major I wanted Networking, contracts in community Small class size Accredited Beautiful campus Friendly atmosphere Good equipment, facilities, resources Personable/small student:teacher ratio Small school/atmosphere 20.22% 4.62% 4.84% 4.62% 4.18% 4.84% 8.13% 9.67% 1.54% 5.93% 1.98% 1.76% 3.74% 1.32% 0.88% 0.66% 1.32% 1.54% 0.88% 13.46% 13.46% 7.69% 7.69% 7.69% 7.69% 5.77% 5.77% 3.85% 3.85% 3.85% 3.85% 3.85% 1.92% 1.92% 1.92% 1.92% 1.92% 1.92% 33. In your opinion, what were the disadvantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Other Lacking equipment/facilities/resources Parking School lacks a big name Curriculum Location Class hours/schedule Department/program disorganized Lack of funding for departments Need more graduate programs Need wider selection of courses 13.17% 4.94% 15.23% 5.76% 6.17% 20.04% 3.70% 4.94% 2.06% 2.06% 3.29% 16.67% 12.50% 12.50% 12.50% 8.33% 8.33% 4.17% 4.17% 4.17% 4.17% 4.17% Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 32
No career placement, guidance Overshadowed by Boulder 34. Where did you first hear about your graduate program at UCCS? 1 ­ I was a UCCS student at the time 2 ­ Professional publication 3 ­ Brochure 4 ­ Web site 5 ­ Word of mouth GRAD ALUMNI ENGR GRADS 2.88% 4.17% 0.41% 4.17% 14.08% 9.22% 16.99% 6.31% 53.40% 7.69% 3.85% 23.08% 7.69% 57.69% 74.84% 25.16% 61.90% 38.10% 35. Your gender is: 1 ­ Male 2 ­ Female 40.85% 59.15% 80.77% 19.23% 36. Your primary ethnic group is? 1 ­ White ­ Anglo ­ Caucasian 2 ­ African American 3 ­ Hispanic ­ Chicano/a ­ Latino/a 4 ­ Asian 5 ­ Native American ­ American Indian ­ Aleut 6 ­ Other 87.26% 1.89% 3.30% 4.25% 0.94% 2.36% 92.31% 3.85% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 3.85% 63 69 15.09% 73.58% 0.47% 8.96% 0.47% 1.42% 23.08% 73.08% 0.00% 3.85% 0.00% 0.00% 1.24 1.50 34a. Did you find the UCCS website complete? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Section D. Demographics 37. Your year of birth is: MEAN= 38. Your marital status is: 1 ­ Single, Never Married 2 ­ Married 3 ­ Separated 4 ­ Divorced 5 ­ Widowed 6 ­ Other 39. How many dependants are in your household? MEAN= Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 33
GRAD ALUMNI ENGR GRADS 40. Your total personal annual salary (before deductions) in the year following 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 ­ $99,999 8 ­ $100,000 or more Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 5.91% 1.97% 17.24% 20.69% 18.72% 21.67% 4.43% 9.36% 4.35% 0.00% 13.04% 8.70% 17.39% 34.78% 13.04% 8.70% 34
Graduate Alumni 2001 Survey Results Comparison of University Totals to the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences GRAD ALUMNI LAS GRADS N=213 N=26 1. What year did you start work toward a graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs? 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 and before 1.51% 12.56% 40.20% 30.65% 8.54% 6.53% 0.00% 8.33% 41.67% 37.50% 12.50% 0.00% 2. What was your initial student level? 1 ­ Fully Accepted 2 ­ Transfer 3 ­ Provisionally Accepted 4 ­ Unclassified 71.56% 2.84% 9.95% 15.64% 84.62% 3.85% 7.69% 3.85% 16.67% 100.00% 3. What was your initial student tuition classification? 1 ­ Resident 2 ­ Non­resident 78.87% 21.13% 69.23% 30.77% 4. During your graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs, what was your course load during most semesters? 1 ­ Full­time (5 or more hours a semester) 2 ­ Part­time (less than 5 hours a semester) 70.28% 29.72% 92.31% 7.69% 5. Please indicate when you received your last graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ May, 1999 2 ­ August, 1999 3 ­ December, 1999 51.17% 15.96% 32.86% 50.00% 7.69% 42.31% 6. Which degree did you receive at the time of the above graduation? 1 ­ Master of Arts 2 ­ Master of Science 3 ­ Master of Basic Science 4 ­ Master of Science Nursing 5 ­ Master of Business Administration 6 ­ Master of Public Administration 7 ­ Master of Engineering 8 ­ Doctor of Philosophy 41.78% 5.63% 1.88% 7.04% 30.99% 3.29% 9.39% 0.00% 92.31% 0.00% 7.69% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 2a. If you were a transfer student, from which institution did you transfer? USC (University of Southern CO) Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 35
GRAD ALUMNI LAS GRADS 7. In what major field(s) or area(s) of emphasis did you receive your graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs? Clinical Psychology (MA) Communication (MA) Psychology (MA) History (MA) Sociology (MA) Biology (MBS) Geography & Environmental Studies (MBS) Science Education (MA) 3.37% 2.88% 1.92% 1.44% 1.44% 0.48% 0.48% 1.44% 28.00% 20.00% 16.00% 12.00% 12.00% 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% 8. In which school/college were you enrolled as a graduate student? 1 ­ Business 2 ­ Education 3 ­ Engineering & Applied Science 4 ­ Letters, Arts, & Sciences 5 ­ Nursing 6 ­ Public Affairs 30.84% 33.64% 12.15% 12.15% 7.94% 3.27% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 15.96% 84.04% 3.85% 96.15% 47.23% 58.97% 41.03% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 9. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a graduate degree? CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONLY 1 ­ To become better qualified for future employment. 2 ­ To become better qualified for my present employment. 3 ­ To qualify for advancement in my field of employment. 4 ­ To prepare for a better job than my present employment. 5 ­ To prepare for changing my occupation. 6 ­ To prepare for a further graduate degree (e.g., earning a masters and a Ph.D.). 7 ­ For self­development. 8 ­ Other 33.02% 18.87% 19.34% 5.19% 9.43% 5.19% 6.13% 2.83% 26.92% 11.54% 3.85% 0.00% 11.54% 34.62% 7.69% 3.85% 10. Are you currently enrolled in an advanced degree (beyond your graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs) or certificate program? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 10b) 8.92% 91.08% 42.31% 57.69% 72.22% 16.67% 81.82% 18.18% 47.06% 11.76% 5.88% 5.88% 60.00% 20.00% 10.00% 10.00% 40.45% 59.55% 50.00% 50.00% 8a. Was any of your coursework on­line? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 9) 8b. If yes, estimate what percent was done off­campus. (for % answer YES) MEAN= <=50% >50% 10a. If yes, what is the program in which you are enrolled and at what university? (go to Q. 10c) Program: Ph.D. Other University: Other UNC (University of Northern CO) DU (Denver University) CSU (CO State University) 10b. If no, do you plan to pursue another advanced degree, credentials, licenses, and/or certifications in the near future? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 36
GRAD ALUMNI LAS GRADS SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT 11. Upon graduation, what did you do? 1 ­ Sought employment 2 ­ Attend further graduate school 3 ­ Continued current employment 4 ­ Took time off 5 ­ Other 19.72% 6.57% 61.97% 4.23% 7.51% 19.23% 34.62% 26.92% 7.69% 11.54% 12. What is your current employment status? 1 ­ Employed full­time (go to Q. 13) 2 ­ Employed part­time (go to Q. 13) 3 ­ Unemployed but seeking employment 4 ­ Unemployed but not seeking employment 85.92% 8.92% 1.88% 3.29% 61.54% 19.23% 7.69% 11.54% 9.09% 36.36% 9.09% 9.09% 9.09% 27.27% 0.00% 20.00% 20.00% 20.00% 20.00% 20.00% 6.80% 0.00% 0.00% 32.04% 2.91% 8.74% 0.97% 0.97% 6.31% 0.00% 10.19% 1.46% 1.94% 2.91% 0.97% 1.46% 22.33% 4.76% 0.00% 0.00% 14.29% 0.00% 9.52% 0.00% 0.00% 4.76% 0.00% 9.52% 0.00% 14.29% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 42.86% 14a. Are you currently employed in your chosen profession/occupation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 91.63% 8.37% 90.00% 10.00% 14b. Overall, are you satisfied with your current job? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 90.55% 9.45% 85.71% 14.29% 56.50% 43.50% 35.00% 65.00% 12a. If unemployed, what is your current source of income? (go to Q.21) Parents Spouse Savings Loans/Grants Stipend Other 13. In which sector of the economy is your primary employment? 1 ­ Aerospace Industry 2 ­ Agricultural 3 ­ Contract 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 ­ Transportation & Public Utilities 16 ­ Wholesale & Retail Trades 17 ­ Other (specify) 15. Did you already have your current job prior to graduation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 37
GRAD ALUMNI LAS GRADS 15a. How long did it take for you to find your first job related to your graduate degree after graduation? MEAN days = < 30 days < 60 days > 60 days 67 58.74% 69.93% 22.38% 70.0 46.67% 66.67% 20.00% 15b. After graduation, was your employment changed to an area related to your graduate degree? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 39.39% 60.61% 33.33% 66.67% 16. Was it necessary for you to relocate for your first job after graduation? 1 ­ Did not have to relocate 2 ­ Relocated within Colorado 3 ­ Relocated to another state 4 ­ Relocated to another country 5 ­ N/A (e.g., already had a job in my field) 56.65% 3.94% 13.30% 0.99% 25.12% 60.00% 5.00% 25.00% 0.00% 10.00% 17. 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 14.71% 37.25% 48.04% 5.26% 63.16% 31.58% MEAN= 4.90% 5.39% 1.47% 10.78% 25.98% 51.47% 5.02 15.00% 0.00% 0.00% 10.00% 30.00% 45.00% 4.75 MEAN= 3.50% 6.00% 3.00% 17.50% 35.50% 34.50% 4.79 10.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 35.00% 40.00% 4.70 MEAN= 5.39% 18.14% 6.86% 23.04% 20.59% 25.98% 4.13 9.52% 28.57% 0.00% 14.29% 9.52% 38.10% 4.00 MEAN= 3.32% 5.21% 4.27% 27.96% 41.71% 17.54% 4.52 4.00% 12.00% 4.00% 20.00% 28.00% 32.00% 4.52 Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 18. My job is closely related to my chosen field of study. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 19. My graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs enhanced my ability to get a job. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 20. A graduate degree is required to do my job well. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree Section C: Rating My Education at CU­Colorado Springs Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 21. My CU­Colorado Springs graduate degree prepared me well for my chosen career. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 38
GRAD ALUMNI LAS GRADS 22. The technical skills I learned at CU­Colorado Springs during my graduate studies were complete and up­to­date. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 2.84% 1.42% 5.21% 23.22% 48.82% 18.48% 4.69 4.00% 8.00% 0.00% 12.00% 44.00% 32.00% 4.80 MEAN= 2.35% 4.23% 2.82% 15.96% 42.72% 31.92% 4.88 4.00% 8.00% 4.00% 8.00% 24.00% 52.00% 4.96 MEAN= 1.41% 6.10% 3.76% 21.13% 43.66% 23.94% 4.71 4.00% 8.00% 4.00% 12.00% 36.00% 36.00% 4.76 MEAN= 1.88% 3.29% 1.88% 15.49% 46.01% 31.46% 4.95 4.00% 4.00% 0.00% 12.00% 20.00% 60.00% 5.20 13.74% 86.26% 20.83% 79.17% 26a. If yes, what degree program do you wish you had chosen? Psychology (MA) Public Administration (MPA) Other 4.00% 4.00% 16.00% 33.33% 33.33% 33.33% 26b. Do you wish you had attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 15.69% 84.31% 15.38% 84.62% 26c. Could you have attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 75.79% 24.21% 79.17% 20.83% 45.97% 54.03% 73.08% 26.92% 23. I would recommend my graduate degree program to another interested person. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 24. The specific knowledge, skills, and expertise I acquired at CU­Colorado Springs in my graduate program have been useful in my present occupation. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 25. Overall, I am satisfied with the graduate education I received at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 26. In retrospect, I wish I had chosen a different graduate program of study at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 26b) 27. I sought formal graduate advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester). 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 39
GRAD ALUMNI LAS GRADS 28. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never was advised 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent 6 ­ Never requested or needed advisement (* the mean does not include category 0 or 6 responses) *MEAN= 8.88% 4.67% 2.34% 16.36% 39.25% 21.50% 7.01% 3.84 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 23.08% 38.46% 34.62% 3.85% 4.12 29. How would you evaluate the mentoring you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never had a mentor 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent (* the mean does not include category 0 responses) *MEAN= 41.04% 1.89% 1.89% 14.15% 25.94% 15.09% 3.86 11.54% 3.85% 0.00% 26.92% 26.92% 30.77% 3.91 30. Did you work directly with any faculty member on research, service, or creative projects during your time at CU­Colorado Springs, either in or outside of class? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 3 ­ No, but I wanted a mentor 46.70% 47.17% 6.13% 80.77% 15.38% 3.85% 31. How often were courses needed for your graduate program unavailable in the semester that you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always MEAN= 27.23% 31.46% 34.27% 5.63% 1.41% 2.23 34.62% 42.31% 19.23% 3.85% 0.00% 1.92 32. In your opinion, what were the advantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Good departmental programs Location Faculty Convenient Cost Small class size Curriculum Class hours/schedule Friendly atmosphere Good equipment, facilities, resources Good reputation Personable/small student:teacher ratio Quality education Small school/atmosphere Other Availability of faculty Beautiful campus Had major I wanted High academic standards Part of CU system, affiliation w/Boulder 5.93% 20.22% 9.67% 8.13% 5.49% 3.74% 4.84% 7.47% 0.66% 1.32% 4.62% 1.54% 4.18% 0.88% 4.84% 1.54% 0.88% 1.98% 0.88% 0.66% 15.38% 13.85% 10.77% 7.69% 7.69% 7.69% 4.62% 3.08% 3.08% 3.08% 3.08% 3.08% 3.08% 3.08% 3.08% 1.54% 1.54% 1.54% 1.54% 1.54% Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 40
GRAD ALUMNI LAS GRADS 33. In your opinion, what were the disadvantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Parking Other High fees, costs Bureaucracy Lack of internships, work experience Lacking equipment/facilities/resources Need wider selection of courses Department/program disorganized Faculty Lack of funding for departments Need more graduate programs No career placement, guidance Poor academic advising School is too small School lacks a big name Too many unnecessary requirements 15.23% 13.17% 6.17% 1.65% 1.23% 4.94% 3.29% 4.94% 9.88% 2.06% 2.06% 2.88% 0.41% 0.41% 5.76% 3.29% 22.58% 12.90% 9.68% 6.45% 6.45% 6.45% 6.45% 3.23% 3.23% 3.23% 3.23% 3.23% 3.23% 3.23% 3.23% 3.23% 34. Where did you first hear about your graduate program at UCCS? 1 ­ I was a UCCS student at the time 2 ­ Professional publication 3 ­ Brochure 4 ­ Web site 5 ­ Word of mouth 14.08% 9.22% 16.99% 6.31% 53.40% 34.62% 30.77% 7.69% 0.00% 26.92% 74.84% 25.16% 88.24% 11.76% 35. Your gender is: 1 ­ Male 2 ­ Female 40.85% 59.15% 30.77% 69.23% 36. Your primary ethnic group is? 1 ­ White ­ Anglo ­ Caucasian 2 ­ African American 3 ­ Hispanic ­ Chicano/a ­ Latino/a 4 ­ Asian 5 ­ Native American ­ American Indian ­ Aleut 6 ­ Other 87.26% 1.89% 3.30% 4.25% 0.94% 2.36% 76.92% 3.85% 11.54% 0.00% 0.00% 7.69% 63 65 15.09% 73.58% 0.47% 8.96% 0.47% 1.42% 34.62% 46.15% 3.85% 7.69% 3.85% 3.85% 1.24 0.35 34a. Did you find the UCCS website complete? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Section D. Demographics 37. Your year of birth is: MEAN= 38. Your marital status is: 1 ­ Single, Never Married 2 ­ Married 3 ­ Separated 4 ­ Divorced 5 ­ Widowed 6 ­ Other 39. How many dependants are in your household? MEAN= Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 41
GRAD ALUMNI LAS GRADS 40. Your total personal annual salary (before deductions) in the year following 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 ­ $99,999 8 ­ $100,000 or more Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 5.91% 1.97% 17.24% 20.69% 18.72% 21.67% 4.43% 9.36% 21.74% 8.70% 26.09% 8.70% 21.74% 4.35% 0.00% 8.70% 42
Graduate Alumni 2001 Survey Results Comparison of University Totals to the College of Nursing GRAD ALUMNI NUR GRADS N=213 N=17 1. What year did you start work toward a graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs? 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 and before 1.51% 12.56% 40.20% 30.65% 8.54% 6.53% 0.00% 14.29% 35.71% 28.57% 0.00% 21.43% 2. What was your initial student level? 1 ­ Fully Accepted 2 ­ Transfer 3 ­ Provisionally Accepted 4 ­ Unclassified 71.56% 2.84% 9.95% 15.64% 82.35% 5.88% 5.88% 5.88% 66.67% 100.00% 3. What was your initial student tuition classification? 1 ­ Resident 2 ­ Non­resident 78.87% 21.13% 94.12% 5.88% 4. During your graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs, what was your course load during most semesters? 1 ­ Full­time (5 or more hours a semester) 2 ­ Part­time (less than 5 hours a semester) 70.28% 29.72% 64.71% 35.29% 5. Please indicate when you received your last graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ May, 1999 2 ­ August, 1999 3 ­ December, 1999 51.17% 15.96% 32.86% 35.29% 11.76% 52.94% 6. Which degree did you receive at the time of the above graduation? 1 ­ Master of Arts 2 ­ Master of Science 3 ­ Master of Basic Science 4 ­ Master of Science Nursing 5 ­ Master of Business Administration 6 ­ Master of Public Administration 7 ­ Master of Engineering 8 ­ Doctor of Philosophy 41.78% 5.63% 1.88% 7.04% 30.99% 3.29% 9.39% 0.00% 0.00% 11.76% 0.00% 88.24% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 7. In what major field(s) or area(s) of emphasis did you receive your graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs? Nurse Practitioner (MSN) Clinical Nurse (MSN) 6.25% 1.44% 81.25% 18.75% 2a. If you were a transfer student, from which institution did you transfer? Other (mostly out of state schools Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 43
GRAD ALUMNI NUR GRADS 8. In which school/college were you enrolled as a graduate student? 1 ­ Business 2 ­ Education 3 ­ Engineering & Applied Science 4 ­ Letters, Arts, & Sciences 5 ­ Nursing 6 ­ Public Affairs 30.84% 33.64% 12.15% 12.15% 7.94% 3.27% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% 15.96% 84.04% 11.76% 88.24% 47.23% 58.97% 41.03% 7.50% 100.00% 0.00% 9. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a graduate degree? CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONLY 1 ­ To become better qualified for future employment. 2 ­ To become better qualified for my present employment. 3 ­ To qualify for advancement in my field of employment. 4 ­ To prepare for a better job than my present employment. 5 ­ To prepare for changing my occupation. 6 ­ To prepare for a further graduate degree (e.g., earning a masters and a Ph.D.). 7 ­ For self­development. 8 ­ Other 33.02% 18.87% 19.34% 5.19% 9.43% 5.19% 6.13% 2.83% 5.88% 17.65% 35.29% 17.65% 17.65% 0.00% 0.00% 5.88% 10. Are you currently enrolled in an advanced degree (beyond your graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs) or certificate program? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 10b) 8.92% 91.08% 0.00% 100.00% 40.45% 59.55% 43.75% 56.25% 11. Upon graduation, what did you do? 1 ­ Sought employment 2 ­ Attend further graduate school 3 ­ Continued current employment 4 ­ Took time off 5 ­ Other 19.72% 6.57% 61.97% 4.23% 7.51% 52.94% 0.00% 41.18% 5.88% 0.00% 12. What is your current employment status? 1 ­ Employed full­time (go to Q. 13) 2 ­ Employed part­time (go to Q. 13) 3 ­ Unemployed but seeking employment 4 ­ Unemployed but not seeking employment 85.92% 8.92% 1.88% 3.29% 82.35% 17.65% 0.00% 0.00% 8a. Was any of your coursework on­line? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 9) 8b. If yes, estimate what percent was done off­campus. (for % answer YES) MEAN= <=50% >50% 10b. If no, do you plan to pursue another advanced degree, credentials, licenses, and/or certifications in the near future? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 44
GRAD ALUMNI NUR GRADS 13. In which sector of the economy is your primary employment? 1 ­ Aerospace Industry 2 ­ Agricultural 3 ­ Contract 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 ­ Transportation & Public Utilities 16 ­ Wholesale & Retail Trades 17 ­ Other (specify) 6.80% 0.00% 0.00% 32.04% 2.91% 8.74% 0.97% 0.97% 6.31% 0.00% 10.19% 1.46% 1.94% 2.91% 0.97% 1.46% 22.33% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 94.12% 5.88% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 14a. Are you currently employed in your chosen profession/occupation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 91.63% 8.37% 100.00% 0.00% 14b. Overall, are you satisfied with your current job? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 90.55% 9.45% 100.00% 0.00% 56.50% 43.50% 41.18% 58.82% 15a. How long did it take for you to find your first job related to your graduate degree after graduation? MEAN days = < 30 days < 60 days > 60 days 67 58.74% 69.93% 22.38% 43.5 40.00% 66.67% 20.00% 15b. After graduation, was your employment changed to an area related to your graduate degree? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 39.39% 60.61% 70.59% 29.41% 16. Was it necessary for you to relocate for your first job after graduation? 1 ­ Did not have to relocate 2 ­ Relocated within Colorado 3 ­ Relocated to another state 4 ­ Relocated to another country 5 ­ N/A (e.g., already had a job in my field) 56.65% 3.94% 13.30% 0.99% 25.12% 58.82% 5.88% 17.65% 0.00% 17.65% 17. 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 14.71% 37.25% 48.04% 29.41% 17.65% 52.94% 15. Did you already have your current job prior to graduation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 45
GRAD ALUMNI NUR GRADS Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 18. My job is closely related to my chosen field of study. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 4.90% 5.39% 1.47% 10.78% 25.98% 51.47% 5.02 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5.88% 94.12% 5.94 MEAN= 3.50% 6.00% 3.00% 17.50% 35.50% 34.50% 4.79 0.00% 0.00% 5.88% 23.53% 17.65% 52.94% 5.18 MEAN= 5.39% 18.14% 6.86% 23.04% 20.59% 25.98% 4.13 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 31.25% 68.75% 5.69 MEAN= 3.32% 5.21% 4.27% 27.96% 41.71% 17.54% 4.52 5.88% 0.00% 11.76% 29.41% 35.29% 17.65% 4.41 MEAN= 2.84% 1.42% 5.21% 23.22% 48.82% 18.48% 4.69 6.25% 0.00% 12.50% 18.75% 50.00% 12.50% 4.44 MEAN= 2.35% 4.23% 2.82% 15.96% 42.72% 31.92% 4.88 0.00% 23.53% 5.88% 17.65% 47.06% 5.88% 4.06 19. My graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs enhanced my ability to get a job. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 20. A graduate degree is required to do my job well. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree Section C: Rating My Education at CU­Colorado Springs Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 21. My CU­Colorado Springs graduate degree prepared me well for my chosen career. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 22. The technical skills I learned at CU­Colorado Springs during my graduate studies were complete and up­to­date. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 23. I would recommend my graduate degree program to another interested person. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 46
GRAD ALUMNI NUR GRADS 24. The specific knowledge, skills, and expertise I acquired at CU­Colorado Springs in my graduate program have been useful in my present occupation. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 1.41% 6.10% 3.76% 21.13% 43.66% 23.94% 4.71 0.00% 0.00% 5.88% 23.53% 52.94% 17.65% 4.82 MEAN= 1.88% 3.29% 1.88% 15.49% 46.01% 31.46% 4.95 0.00% 17.65% 5.88% 11.76% 47.06% 17.65% 4.41 13.74% 86.26% 0.00% 100.00% 26b. Do you wish you had attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 15.69% 84.31% 31.25% 68.75% 26c. Could you have attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 75.79% 24.21% 64.29% 35.71% 27. I sought formal graduate advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester). 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 45.97% 54.03% 70.59% 29.41% 28. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never was advised 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent 6 ­ Never requested or needed advisement (* the mean does not include category 0 or 6 responses) *MEAN= 8.88% 4.67% 2.34% 16.36% 39.25% 21.50% 7.01% 3.84 0.00% 11.76% 5.88% 11.76% 47.06% 11.76% 11.76% 3.47 29. How would you evaluate the mentoring you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never had a mentor 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent (* the mean does not include category 0 responses) *MEAN= 41.04% 1.89% 1.89% 14.15% 25.94% 15.09% 3.86 29.41% 5.88% 0.00% 17.65% 41.18% 5.88% 3.58 25. Overall, I am satisfied with the graduate education I received at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ 5 ­ 6 ­ Strongly Agree 26. In retrospect, I wish I had chosen a different graduate program of study at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 26b) Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 47
GRAD ALUMNI NUR GRADS 30. Did you work directly with any faculty member on research, service, or creative projects during your time at CU­Colorado Springs, either in or outside of class? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 3 ­ No, but I wanted a mentor 46.70% 47.17% 6.13% 41.18% 58.82% 0.00% 31. How often were courses needed for your graduate program unavailable in the semester that you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always MEAN= 27.23% 31.46% 34.27% 5.63% 1.41% 2.23 23.53% 52.94% 5.88% 11.76% 5.88% 2.24 32. In your opinion, what were the advantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Location Convenient Class hours/schedule Curriculum Good departmental programs Good reputation Cost Good customer, student services Good equipment, facilities, resources Had major I wanted Older, mature student body Other 20.22% 8.13% 7.47% 4.84% 5.93% 4.62% 5.49% 0.22% 1.32% 1.98% 0.44% 4.84% 37.93% 13.79% 6.90% 6.90% 6.90% 6.90% 3.45% 3.45% 3.45% 3.45% 3.45% 3.45% 33. In your opinion, what were the disadvantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Department/program disorganized Other Faculty Curriculum Lacking equipment/facilities/resources Parking High fees, costs Lacking cohesiveness/communication Lacking student/customer services Location No involvement w/community 4.94% 13.17% 9.88% 6.17% 4.94% 15.23% 6.17% 1.23% 1.23% 2.47% 1.65% 21.74% 17.39% 13.04% 8.70% 8.70% 8.70% 4.35% 4.35% 4.35% 4.35% 4.35% 34. Where did you first hear about your graduate program at UCCS? 1 ­ I was a UCCS student at the time 2 ­ Professional publication 3 ­ Brochure 4 ­ Web site 5 ­ Word of mouth 14.08% 9.22% 16.99% 6.31% 53.40% 21.43% 7.14% 14.29% 7.14% 50.00% 74.84% 25.16% 63.64% 36.36% 40.85% 59.15% 6.25% 93.75% 34a. Did you find the UCCS website complete? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Section D. Demographics 35. Your gender is: 1 ­ Male 2 ­ Female Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 48
GRAD ALUMNI NUR GRADS 36. Your primary ethnic group is? 1 ­ White ­ Anglo ­ Caucasian 2 ­ African American 3 ­ Hispanic ­ Chicano/a ­ Latino/a 4 ­ Asian 5 ­ Native American ­ American Indian ­ Aleut 6 ­ Other 37. Your year of birth is: MEAN= 38. Your marital status is: 1 ­ Single, Never Married 2 ­ Married 3 ­ Separated 4 ­ Divorced 5 ­ Widowed 6 ­ Other 39. How many dependants are in your household? MEAN= 40. Your total personal annual salary (before deductions) in the year following 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 ­ $99,999 8 ­ $100,000 or more Office of Institutional Research Grad_2001 5/2/2007 87.26% 1.89% 3.30% 4.25% 0.94% 2.36% 93.75% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 6.25% 0.00% 63 59 15.09% 73.58% 0.47% 8.96% 0.47% 1.42% 6.25% 68.75% 0.00% 18.75% 0.00% 6.25% 1.24 1.50 5.91% 1.97% 17.24% 20.69% 18.72% 21.67% 4.43% 9.36% 0.00% 0.00% 13.33% 0.00% 26.67% 53.33% 0.00% 6.67% 49