GIS Certificate
Iowa State University
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Department of Community and Regional Planning
EXIT QUESTIONNAIRE FOR GIS CERTIFICATE CANDIDATES
This is an anonymous questionnaire. Please provide your feedback on the following topics and
email your completed form to the Department of Community and Regional Planning
(crp@iastate.edu).
Date: ________________
QUESTIONS
1. Why did you join the GIS Certificate program? (Circle all that apply.)
a) I want or need to use GIS in my current research program.
b) The certificate will make me more marketable for jobs in my chosen career path.
c) I want or need to use GIS in my future career.
d) I am interested in the technology.
e) Other: __________________________________________________________________
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2. Please rate the GIS certificate program overall. Provide comments if desired.
Very good
Good
Adequate
Poor
Very Poor
Comments:
3. Please rate the required courses according to their quality, relevance, and effectiveness.
Provide comments about the classes if desired.
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Foundation class
Very good
Good
Adequate
Poor
Very Poor
Comments:
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Tools and techniques classes
Very good
Good
Adequate
Poor
Very Poor
Comments:
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Your GIS application (i.e. independent study)
Very good
Good
Adequate
Poor
Very Poor
Good
Adequate
Poor
Very Poor
Comments:
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Capstone seminar
Very good
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4. What did you find most rewarding about the GIS Certificate program?
a) The breadth and depth of material that I learned.
b) Being able to apply the material to my current research program.
c) The relevance of the material to my future career path.
d) Other: __________________________________________________________________
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5. What did you find most frustrating about the GIS Certificate program?
a) The steep learning curve associated with the technology.
b) The certificate requirements.
c) The application procedure or other administrative requirements.
d) Other: __________________________________________________________________
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6. To what degree would you recommend the GIS Certificate program to a friend?
(5 = Highly recommend
5
4
1 = Would not recommend at all)
3
2
1
Comments:
7. To what degree were the requirements for the GIS Certificate adequate?
(5 = Very adequate
5
4
1 = Very inadequate)
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2
1
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8. To what degree did you receive adequate support in pursuing your GIS Certificate?
(5 = Very adequate
5
4
1 = Very inadequate)
3
2
1
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9. What would you change to make the GIS Certificate program better?
10. Do you have any other comments?
Thank you for your collaboration! 
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