20082009
Kristin Moser
Senior Research Analyst
GRADUATING SENIOR SURVEY
1
Survey Administration
Table 1. Response Rates for Undergraduate
Graduation Sessions
All
Response
Graduating
Rate
Survey
Seniors
(%)
Respondents
December
747
57.7
431
2008
May/Aug
1150
1508
76.3
2009
This survey was given to all University of
Northern Iowa (UNI) graduates prior to the UNI
commencement exercises in December 2008
and May 2009.
The survey was completed by 431 students
from the December 2008 commencement and
1,150 from the May 2009 graduation, for a total
of 1,581 respondents (see Table 1 for an
illustration of response rates).
1581
Total
2255
70.1
Distribution of Graduates by College
Figure 1 shows the distribution of graduates by college. Student identification numbers are self
reported. Over the past several years, students ha
have
ve been reluctant to list their student number,
which is illustrated by the large percentage of missing college data in Figure 1.
CBA
13%
Missing
50%
COE
8%
CHFA
10%
CSBS
10%
Figure 1. Distribution of Graduates by College
2
CNS
9%
Plans Following Graduation
Students were asked to indicate their plans following graduation. As Figure 2 indicates, 68.0% of the
respondents indicated they were employed upon graduation. An additional 19% of respondents indicated they
would be furthering their education by pursuing graduate study. A comparison of plans by college (see Figure
3) illustrates that the College of Business had the highest percentage of graduate
graduates
s employed upon graduation
(87.9%) while the College of Natural Sciences had the highest number of graduates enrolled in a graduate or
professional program (34.4%).
0.9% 0.7%
0.6%
5.2%
5.5%
19.0%
68.0%
Employment
Additional undergraduate coursework
Volunteer activity
Other
Graduate or professional school
Military service
Starting or raising a family
Figure 2. Plans Following Graduation
3
100%
90%
0.53
4.21
0.86
0.86
2.68
2.01
2.34
1.56
31.54
34.38
7.37
2.04
0.68
5.44
22.41
Is your current job/
accepted job offer in the
State of Iowa?
80%
29.25
70%
60%
26.6
50%
40%
73.4
30%
Employed in Iowa
20%
Employed out of state
10%
If employed outside of
Iowa, would you return if
given the chance?
87.89
75.86
63.76
61.72
62.59
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
CSBS
0%
Employment
Graduate or professional school
Additional undergraduate coursework
20.4
Military service
Volunteer activity
79.6
Figure 3. Plans Following Graduation by College
Would Return
Would Not Return
4
Characteristics of Respondents
100%
0.6
0.8
99%
98%
97%
96%
2.0
0.5
1.3
3.2
1.3
1.0
1.5
3.2
3.8
1.3
0.8
Non-Resident Alien
0.6
0.8
Hispanic
1.3
95%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1.6
94%
Alaskan/American Indian
Black/African American
93%
95.1
92%
95.5
95.4
CHFA
CNS
White
94.8
93.6
91%
90%
CBA
COE
CSBS
Figure 4. Race/Ethnicity of Respondents by College
100%
90%
80%
42.8
47.0
70%
62.1
79.2
60%
73.8
50%
Female
40%
Male
30%
57.2
53.0
20%
37.9
20.8
10%
26.3
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
Figure 5. Gender of Respondents by College
5
CSBS
100%
0.5
90%
17.3
2.5
1.5
19.4
23.1
2.5
2.5
15.4
23.0
80%
70%
60%
40-55
50%
40%
30-39
82.2
84.6
24-29
78.1
75.4
72.0
CHFA
CNS
CSBS
20-23
30%
20%
10%
0%
CBA
COE
Figure 6. Age of Respondents by College
Institutional Summary of Results
Respondents were asked to indicate how well UNI prepared them for 23 different critical skills and
experiences on a scale from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent). A “cannot evaluate” option was also available.
They were also asked to indicate the extent to which they agreed or disagreed to 27 statements
regarding the academic and social environment at UNI on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 4
(strongly agree), with a “not sure” category available in addition to the other options. A summary of
these responses is seen in the tables below.
6
Educational Experience and Skills
Cannot
evaluate
Poor
(1)
Fair
Average
Good
Excellent
(5)
Mean
1,395
1,361
0.6
0.4
0.5
0.2
1.9
1.7
12.7
9.3
54.0
52.3
30.3
36.1
4.10
4.21
1,357
0.6
0.5
1.9
11.9
52.1
33.0
4.13
1,319
1,343
1,312
1,368
1,342
1,286
1,251
1,253
1,308
1,287
1,253
1,245
1,233
1,229
1,206
1,279
1,239
1,226
1,202
1,174
0.2
0.7
1.8
30.9
0.9
0.5
0.4
0.2
0.2
0.5
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.6
0.2
0.4
0.4
1.0
0.6
14.2
0.5
0.3
0.3
0.2
0.8
0.4
0.5
0.3
0.6
0.3
0.2
0.3
0.3
1.7
0.7
0.5
1.4
4.4
4.7
15.2
3.4
1.6
1.2
0.9
2.4
1.9
2.7
1.1
0.9
1.1
1.1
0.7
0.6
4.1
0.7
2.0
11.0
17.0
18.9
18.3
15.4
16.7
13.3
9.7
13.5
12.2
13.9
8.3
10.8
13.6
9.3
10.5
9.0
16.7
11.2
14.3
48.7
38.9
41.5
12.6
46.9
50.3
51.2
44.1
44.7
48.3
45.6
40.2
41.8
45.2
43.4
48.5
42.4
36.5
42.8
42.1
38.3
38.0
32.4
8.8
32.9
30.6
33.6
44.9
38.3
36.8
37.0
49.6
45.2
39.4
45.8
39.8
47.6
40.4
44.5
40.6
4.22
4.06
3.95
1.94
4.05
4.08
4.15
4.32
4.17
4.18
4.15
4.36
4.28
4.21
4.33
4.26
4.36
4.08
4.29
4.19
Strongly
Disagree
(1)
Disagree
Agree
Strongly
Agree
(4)
0.8
0.5
0.5
0.4
1.3
0.7
0.7
3.5
3.1
4.2
4.0
2.8
5.4
0.4
5.9
7.4
9.1
4.0
6.8
9.5
5.8
10.7
14.5
19.5
19.0
14.8
17.5
3.3
72.5
70.2
67.1
63.5
54.8
63.5
66.5
56.4
58.5
52.8
55.6
59.5
50.9
58.4
19.8
21.2
22.1
31.5
34.0
24.0
25.7
28.6
14.6
14.9
14.1
14.2
18.2
36.9
N
Speaking effectively
Communicate through writing
Understanding written
communication
Listen effectively
Basic computer skills
Making basic calculations
Foreign language skills
Planning projects
Defining problems
Solving problems
Learn new things
Creative thinking
Bringing information together
Using research skills
Conducting self in prof. manner
Uphold ethical standards
Adapt to change
Work under pressure
Making decisions
Work independently
People of diverse backgrounds
Working as a team
Leading others
Academic and Social Environment
Not
Sure
N
Courses intellectually demanding
Instructors intellectually stimulating
Integrated subject matter
Cumulative learning
Lifelong learner
Peers valued achievement
Excellent teaching quality at UNI
Courses in major available
LAC quality excellent
LAC purposes clear
LAC intellectually demanding
LAC teaching excellent
LAC important
Faculty committed to learning
1,417
1,397
1,385
1,388
1,370
1,362
1,352
1,372
1,338
1,345
1,356
1,330
1,366
1,364
0.9
0.7
1.2
0.6
3.1
2.3
1.3
0.7
9.3
8.7
7.3
8.7
8.1
1.0
7
Mean
3.09
3.11
3.08
3.25
3.15
3.06
3.14
3.09
2.66
2.61
2.65
2.68
2.66
3.30
Not
Sure
N
Faculty interest in goals
Close relationships w/ students
Off campus social activities
On campus activities
Alcohol abuse a problem
Students tolerant of differences
Sexual harassment a problem
UNI values excellence
UNI values intellectual vitality
Examines diverse ideas
High quality education at UNI
Recommend major to student
Recommend UNI to student
1,357
1,332
1,309
1,329
1,381
1,372
1,362
1,342
1,325
1,347
1,314
1,315
1,307
0.7
1.0
1.3
1.8
10.4
3.7
13.2
3.3
3.5
3.8
1.1
1.7
1.4
8
Strongly
Disagree
(1)
Disagree
Agree
Strongly
Agree
(4)
0.4
0.5
1.8
4.5
11.8
2.4
23.3
0.5
0.5
0.7
0.1
1.1
0.3
3.1
5.0
9.2
20.9
43.4
8.8
42.6
5.2
3.8
7.5
2.4
4.2
1.5
42.6
46.8
46.8
47.3
24.6
67.5
14.9
67.0
67.3
64.5
52.3
43.2
43.9
53.3
46.8
41.0
25.4
9.8
17.6
5.9
24.0
24.8
23.5
44.2
49.8
52.9
Mean
3.47
3.38
3.24
2.90
2.12
2.93
1.77
3.08
3.09
3.03
3.39
3.38
3.47
Summary of Responses by College
9
Speaking effectively
100%
18.9%
90%
24.8%
30.9%
34.7%
80%
32.4%
37.0%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
58.3%
50%
Average
56.6%
40%
59.2%
Fair
52.1%
48.8%
51.9%
Cannot evaluate
30%
20%
18.9%
10%
13.2%
0%
1.0%
CBA
13.8%
12.7%
7.8%
8.4%
Poor
1.7%
1.3%
2.3%
2.8%
COE
CHFA
CNS
CSBS
10
1.8%
UNI Total
Communicating through writing
100%
90%
24.0%
32.5%
35.4%
38.5%
80%
36.1%
49.0%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
Fair
62.4%
40%
55.7%
48.3%
30%
Cannot evaluate
56.5%
53.3%
43.8%
20%
10%
7.4%
0%
1.5%
CBA
11.2%
11.2%
9.8%
COE
5.4%
4.6%
0.7%
1.6%
CHFA
CNS
11
3.2%
CSBS
Poor
UNI Total
Understanding written communication
100%
18.3%
90%
27.7%
33.1%
80%
35.1%
41.1%
42.7%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
59.5%
50%
Average
Fair
58.6%
40%
Poor
56.5%
55.6%
Cannot evaluate
48.8%
49.3%
30%
20%
16.7%
10%
11.0%
9.7%
5.3%
COE
CHFA
7.3%
9.2%
CSBS
UNI Total
0%
CBA
CNS
12
Listening effectively
100%
90%
28.2%
80%
43.5%
42.0%
37.2%
40.1%
40.7%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
Fair
56.5%
Poor
40%
49.3%
43.5%
46.8%
47.8%
49.6%
30%
20%
10%
12.9%
7.5%
7.6%
CBA
COE
14.5%
12.8%
11.0%
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
0%
CHFA
13
Cannot evaluate
Using basic computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
100%
90%
28.8%
35.9%
80%
27.2%
33.6%
39.9%
52.8%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
33.6%
42.2%
Average
43.2%
Fair
44.4%
40%
39.6%
Poor
Cannot evaluate
30%
35.8%
18.5%
20%
23.1%
22.4%
10%
15.1%
17.1%
8.2%
3.4%
4.8%
0.0%
6.8%
1.7%
0.0%
2.8%
1.9%
COE
CHFA
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
8.8%
0%
CBA
14
Making basic calculations and computations
100%
90%
19.9%
21.2%
30.4%
32.3%
36.9%
80%
50.0%
70%
31.5%
60%
Excellent
47.3%
Good
50%
Average
48.7%
45.2%
Poor
40%
30%
Fair
49.2%
Cannot evaluate
30.8%
39.8%
25.3%
20%
15.7%
10%
15.7%
8.9%
12.3%
9.1%
5.2%
6.2%
0.8%
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
15
4.1%
3.9%
3.4%
2.0%
CSBS
UNI Total
Using foreign language skills
100%
5.3%
7.9%
8.8%
8.9%
8.1%
13.4%
90%
8.6%
8.8%
12.3%
12.8%
17.8%
80%
15.4%
23.5%
20.8%
17.5%
70%
19.8%
14.4%
18.8%
60%
Excellent
16.6%
12.8%
17.5%
Good
15.1%
50%
15.2%
12.8%
8.8%
40%
Fair
19.2%
16.6%
Poor
10.3%
12.9%
33.6%
31.3%
CSBS
UNI Total
10.7%
30%
20%
36.0%
29.4%
28.9%
29.6%
CHFA
CNS
10%
0%
CBA
COE
Average
16
Cannot evaluate
Planning projects
100%
19.4%
90%
80%
26.5%
30.3%
32.4%
31.4%
42.6%
70%
60%
Excellent
45.2%
Good
50%
Average
50.3%
48.4%
47.3%
53.3%
Poor
40%
Cannot evaluate
43.5%
30%
25.8%
20%
16.3%
10%
0%
17.5%
15.4%
Fair
11.8%
11.3%
6.5%
3.7%
0.9%
2.6%
CBA
COE
CHFA
5.4%
CNS
17
CSBS
2.3%
UNI Total
Defining problems
100%
90%
22.7%
30.2%
80%
29.2%
26.1%
30.7%
35.7%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
56.3%
51.4%
50.2%
55.2%
40%
Average
52.2%
Fair
Poor
48.6%
Cannot evaluate
30%
20%
10%
14.6%
14.1%
19.3%
18.8%
16.0%
1.7%
2.2%
2.4%
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
13.8%
2.1%
0%
1.6%
0.9%
CBA
COE
CHFA
18
Solving problems
100%
90%
32.7%
80%
33.6%
31.7%
28.6%
32.7%
40.1%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
Fair
52.2%
40%
47.9%
53.3%
57.9%
53.7%
Cannot evaluate
48.4%
30%
20%
16.4%
10%
9.9%
0%
Poor
14.2%
15.0%
1.1%
0.0%
0.7%
CBA
COE
CHFA
11.3%
11.9%
1.0%
CNS
19
CSBS
UNI Total
Learning new things
100%
90%
30.4%
80%
40.1%
47.7%
48.2%
53.2%
49.3%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
Fair
53.0%
Poor
40%
Cannot evaluate
48.1%
41.1%
30%
47.7%
36.0%
42.8%
10.1%
6.4%
CSBS
UNI Total
20%
10%
9.6%
7.8%
15.7%
4.5%
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
20
Thinking creatively
100%
90%
27.7%
80%
28.2%
38.3%
42.0%
39.7%
46.9%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
43.1%
Average
44.4%
Fair
Poor
40%
49.6%
46.2%
45.4%
41.5%
30%
20%
24.5%
21.0%
10%
9.2%
7.5%
COE
CHFA
10.6%
12.5%
0%
CBA
CNS
21
CSBS
UNI Total
Cannot evaluate
Bringing information/ideas together from different areas
100%
90%
26.0%
31.6%
80%
40.9%
40.4%
39.6%
44.8%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
52.0%
Fair
49.7%
Poor
40%
47.5%
49.6%
46.5%
46.9%
30%
20%
17.1%
10%
16.0%
8.7%
4.9%
COE
CHFA
9.2%
12.5%
CSBS
UNI Total
0%
CBA
CNS
22
Cannot evaluate
Using research skills
100%
90%
34.4%
35.7%
80%
37.9%
35.6%
37.5%
47.9%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
40%
Fair
40.7%
43.3%
50.4%
43.2%
49.3%
Cannot evaluate
40.7%
30%
20%
19.5%
18.3%
16.7%
10%
0%
11.3%
3.9%
2.6%
CBA
COE
Poor
10.0%
8.6%
0.7%
4.2%
CHFA
CNS
23
2.0%
CSBS
UNI Total
Conducting yourself in a professional manner
100%
90%
39.3%
80%
45.2%
49.3%
51.1%
51.2%
59.6%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
Fair
Poor
40%
44.4%
Cannot evaluate
42.2%
30%
42.1%
41.1%
39.1%
35.1%
20%
10%
12.8%
10.4%
5.7%
6.1%
8.4%
5.3%
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
24
CSBS
UNI Total
Upholding ethical standards
100%
90%
27.1%
80%
45.5%
48.3%
45.9%
48.3%
53.5%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
51.7%
Fair
Poor
40%
Cannot evaluate
38.5%
30%
44.4%
42.1%
41.2%
37.7%
20%
10%
12.6%
7.9%
7.9%
19.5%
9.8%
0.0%
0.8%
0.0%
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
25
0.0%
CSBS
8.1%
1.2%
UNI Total
Adapting to change
100%
90%
80%
36.2%
37.7%
34.2%
37.3%
40.9%
47.8%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
Fair
42.5%
40%
48.3%
Poor
45.7%
47.8%
47.5%
30%
45.1%
20%
20.8%
12.3%
10%
11.9%
15.5%
9.9%
7.1%
1.4%
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
26
1.7%
3.0%
1.2%
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
Cannot evaluate
Working under pressure
100%
90%
80%
45.5%
45.5%
46.1%
43.8%
50.9%
47.1%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
Fair
Poor
40%
Cannot evaluate
35.7%
30%
45.5%
49.2%
46.3%
43.2%
42.0%
20%
15.7%
10%
8.5%
7.1%
5.2%
6.2%
8.6%
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
27
CSBS
UNI Total
Making decisions
100%
90%
28.3%
80%
35.0%
38.0%
39.7%
44.7%
49.1%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
Fair
59.2%
40%
Poor
53.3%
48.7%
52.5%
44.0%
40.5%
30%
20%
10%
7.8%
9.5%
9.2%
10.8%
10.9%
10.7%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
0%
28
Cannot evaluate
Working independently
100%
90%
80%
41.2%
48.9%
44.9%
50.0%
48.3%
58.1%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
Fair
Poor
40%
47.4%
30%
Cannot evaluate
40.9%
40.3%
42.5%
42.6%
36.8%
20%
10%
12.6%
9.7%
5.1%
5.9%
11.4%
7.4%
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
29
CSBS
UNI Total
Working with people of diverse backgrounds
100%
90%
33.9%
80%
43.0%
39.6%
37.9%
38.1%
42.6%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
40.0%
35.1%
40%
Fair
34.8%
40.9%
36.2%
37.8%
Cannot evaluate
30%
20%
16.2%
14.2%
10%
20.0%
20.5%
15.3%
14.5%
4.5%
0%
2.3%
CBA
Poor
COE
2.8%
3.5%
4.3%
6.1%
0.8%
3.2%
1.4%
CHFA
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
30
Working as a team
100%
90%
30.9%
35.7%
80%
44.4%
49.7%
45.7%
50.5%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
Fair
51.8%
40%
45.0%
Cannot evaluate
40.8%
30%
41.1%
Poor
40.9%
40.5%
20%
14.7%
10%
12.7%
8.0%
0%
16.4%
9.0%
0.6%
0.0%
CBA
COE
10.5%
2.3%
0.7%
0.9%
CHFA
CNS
31
CSBS
1.8%
UNI Total
Leading others
100%
90%
28.2%
32.8%
80%
39.9%
41.3%
47.3%
45.9%
70%
60%
Excellent
Good
50%
Average
50.9%
39.8%
Fair
Poor
40%
43.0%
44.8%
36.8%
39.1%
30%
20%
21.9%
10%
12.8%
14.0%
11.8%
1.2%
1.8%
CBA
COE
17.3%
11.3%
1.5%
0%
3.6%
CHFA
CNS
32
4.7%
1.9%
CSBS
UNI Total
Cannot evaluate
Most of the courses I took at UNI were intellectually demanding
100%
14.6%
90%
21.0%
16.9%
22.5%
22.7%
27.9%
80%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
77.7%
66.0%
40%
Disagree
73.9%
70.4%
75.8%
66.0%
Not sure
30%
20%
10%
10.0%
4.6%
0%
CBA
Strongly disagree
6.2%
7.7%
CNS
CSBS
2.4%
COE
CHFA
33
6.4%
UNI Total
Most of my instructors were intellectually stimulating
100%
90%
23.4%
20.4%
20.6%
20.5%
21.5%
28.6%
80%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
72.1%
40%
61.2%
73.0%
71.2%
70.1%
73.4%
Not sure
30%
20%
10%
9.2%
0%
6.8%
6.3%
0.0%
4.8%
0.8%
0.7%
1.5%
CHFA
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
6.1%
0.5%
3.2%
0.0%
CBA
COE
Strongly disagree
34
Most of my courses required integration of subject matter from several
academic areas
100%
90%
23.3%
25.6%
21.1%
19.6%
24.3%
33.1%
80%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
60.7%
40%
65.0%
68.0%
Disagree
63.8%
65.6%
Not sure
59.5%
30%
20%
10%
12.0%
6.2%
0%
Strongly disagree
12.6%
9.9%
9.4%
1.5%
7.4%
0.0%
2.0%
1.6%
2.1%
1.9%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
35
My learning experience was cumulative over a series of courses
100%
90%
30.5%
35.2%
80%
26.6%
34.0%
33.1%
38.2%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
62.3%
67.2%
Not sure
60.3%
63.2%
4.7%
4.3%
2.4%
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
59.6%
61.0%
30%
20%
10%
5.3%
4.7%
0.8%
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
36
My academic experience at UNI made me want to be a lifelong learner
100%
90%
27.2%
27.6%
36.5%
80%
37.5%
36.6%
44.8%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
54.7%
Strongly disagree
61.6%
40%
52.0%
30%
50.7%
Not sure
54.4%
52.8%
20%
10.4%
10%
6.8%
7.2%
6.3%
6.1%
5.2%
1.6%
0.8%
2.7%
2.4%
3.5%
2.4%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
0%
37
Most of my students peers valued high academic achievement
100%
15.9%
90%
23.1%
28.4%
19.3%
28.1%
30.9%
80%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
59.9%
40%
70.6%
65.5%
Disagree
59.2%
60.5%
Not sure
62.6%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Strongly disagree
11.6%
5.8%
10.3%
11.1%
3.2%
4.9%
1.6%
4.8%
CBA
COE
CHFA
9.3%
2.4%
3.4%
2.1%
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
38
The overall quality of teaching at UNI is excellent
100%
90%
24.6%
24.8%
24.8%
24.8%
31.3%
36.1%
80%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
64.1%
40%
64.5%
69.0%
Strongly disagree
66.9%
63.2%
61.5%
30%
20%
10%
5.5%
9.1%
4.8%
6.2%
1.6%
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
39
CSBS
3.7%
UNI Total
Not sure
Most of the courses in my major were readily available when I wanted
to take them
100%
90%
21.6%
28.8%
29.6%
34.2%
80%
31.8%
40.3%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Agree
56.0%
50%
Disagree
50.7%
53.5%
40%
51.8%
Not sure
56.0%
53.2%
30%
20%
15.8%
17.6%
11.3%
10%
13.4%
6.2%
0%
Strongly disagree
3.6%
5.6%
0.8%
2.7%
4.0%
4.9%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
CSBS
40
2.5%
UNI Total
The overall qualilty of most Liberal Arts Core courses is excellent
100%
13.8%
12.2%
59.6%
63.4%
90%
12.7%
17.8%
17.6%
55.5%
54.6%
12.9%
80%
70%
60%
57.3%
Strongly agree
63.4%
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
Not sure
30%
20%
13.3%
13.8%
10%
3.2%
14.4%
16.0%
0.7%
1.6%
10.1%
8.9%
CBA
COE
17.5%
10.6%
2.8%
2.6%
10.6%
9.7%
CSBS
UNI Total
5.0%
11.6%
6.7%
0%
CHFA
CNS
41
The purposes of most Liberal Arts Core courses are very clear
100%
90%
16.4%
15.7%
15.8%
14.3%
15.2%
13.9%
80%
70%
46.2%
60%
53.3%
50.7%
53.8%
53.9%
Strongly agree
57.0%
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
Not sure
30%
17.8%
20%
26.1%
15.2%
17.4%
3.4%
4.8%
10%
20.8%
16.5%
3.6%
6.7%
2.5%
9.2%
8.3%
CBA
COE
3.7%
12.4%
11.0%
7.7%
6.7%
0%
CHFA
CNS
42
CSBS
UNI Total
Most of the Liberal Arts Core courses I took at UNI were intellectually
demanding
100%
13.3%
13.3%
18.9%
90%
14.9%
12.1%
13.8%
80%
70%
47.1%
60%
57.9%
57.5%
60.7%
49.3%
54.1%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
Not sure
30%
25.6%
20%
17.4%
10%
4.1%
15.0%
4.2%
7.2%
19.8%
19.6%
15.0%
3.4%
10.0%
8.8%
COE
CHFA
6.6%
4.3%
3.7%
5.8%
7.9%
8.6%
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
0%
CBA
43
The overall quality of teaching in the Liberal Arts Core at UNI is excellent
100%
13.7%
10.5%
12.2%
90%
17.8%
16.9%
56.2%
56.8%
14.3%
80%
70%
60%
60.5%
64.3%
62.6%
60.1%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
Not sure
30%
20%
10%
14.2%
14.6%
15.1%
2.6%
1.6%
0.7%
8.9%
8.9%
10.3%
CBA
COE
CHFA
15.3%
11.9%
2.8%
4.2%
6.8%
14.2%
2.2%
10.5%
9.1%
CSBS
UNI Total
0%
CNS
44
I believe the Liberal Arts Core has been an important part of my
education
100%
90%
17.3%
19.7%
22.4%
19.7%
19.3%
18.4%
50.0%
51.2%
80%
70%
60%
44.3%
56.1%
57.4%
50%
48.3%
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
Not sure
30%
10.2%
20%
15.0%
14.8%
13.9%
10%
21.3%
5.4%
7.4%
4.1%
3.3%
7.7%
5.7%
CBA
COE
18.3%
13.6%
7.4%
5.0%
4.8%
10.7%
7.2%
0%
CHFA
CNS
45
CSBS
UNI Total
The faculty I had contact with were very committed to advancing
student learning
100%
90%
30.5%
33.6%
38.4%
80%
34.3%
38.3%
45.5%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
62.4%
Not sure
57.5%
64.0%
61.4%
59.6%
30%
53.7%
20%
10%
6.1%
3.4%
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
46
CSBS
UNI Total
At least one faculty member showed an active interest in my
educational/career goals
100%
90%
80%
48.7%
49.2%
53.9%
70%
60.2%
58.3%
56.0%
60%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
30%
Not sure
45.6%
46.7%
39.0%
20%
41.1%
39.4%
3.3%
2.8%
3.2%
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
39.6%
10%
5.2%
2.1%
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
47
I developed close relationships with other students
100%
90%
35.0%
80%
43.4%
45.1%
54.6%
70%
47.4%
57.6%
60%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
Not sure
58.0%
45.9%
30%
47.3%
46.5%
41.2%
38.2%
20%
10%
7.4%
6.6%
0%
CBA
4.2%
3.5%
COE
CHFA
CNS
48
4.2%
4.4%
CSBS
UNI Total
I often engaged in social activities with other students off campus
100%
90%
80%
32.6%
35.9%
38.7%
43.5%
48.7%
50.0%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
50.0%
40%
Not sure
51.1%
49.6%
44.6%
30%
42.9%
38.6%
20%
11.8%
10%
10.9%
8.6%
7.6%
3.4%
CNS
7.6%
0%
1.6%
0.8%
2.9%
CBA
COE
CHFA
49
8.6%
2.8%
2.3%
CSBS
UNI Total
I often participated in University or student sponsored activities on
campus
100%
90%
18.6%
22.8%
18.6%
24.8%
33.6%
33.6%
80%
70%
60%
49.2%
42.9%
47.9%
Strongly agree
43.4%
50%
Agree
Disagree
42.7%
Strongly disagree
47.5%
40%
Not sure
30%
20%
26.5%
26.3%
28.6%
24.2%
16.8%
13.1%
10%
6.9%
0%
1.1%
4.9%
0.8%
6.3%
0.7%
4.2%
1.7%
2.9%
2.1%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
CSBS
50
5.3%
2.3%
UNI Total
Alcohol abuse is a major problem among students at UNI
100%
5.7%
9.0%
9.5%
8.1%
9.1%
8.0%
90%
19.2%
80%
24.2%
25.4%
28.7%
27.5%
32.0%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
50%
Agree
49.2%
Disagree
41.0%
48.4%
36.7%
40%
40.6%
45.0%
Not sure
30%
20%
18.1%
13.1%
14.3%
8.1%
9.1%
10.0%
10%
7.8%
11.5%
7.5%
11.3%
12.6%
CNS
CSBS
9.4%
0%
CBA
COE
Strongly disagree
CHFA
51
UNI Total
Most UNI students are tolerant of people whose lifestyles are different
from their own
100%
90%
18.8%
21.1%
19.9%
16.1%
15.8%
17.3%
80%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
50%
62.3%
67.2%
66.9%
Agree
69.2%
70.0%
69.1%
Strongly disagree
40%
Not sure
30%
20%
10%
Disagree
14.4%
10.5%
2.4%
0.7%
2.7%
6.5%
COE
CHFA
CNS
7.8%
3.6%
0%
CBA
10.3%
7.7%
2.1%
3.2%
CSBS
UNI Total
6.5%
52
Sexual harassment is a problem at UNI
100%
4.6%
90%
5.9%
4.1%
11.9%
17.2%
9.7%
5.9%
5.7%
5.2%
10.1%
18.4%
15.6%
80%
70%
36.9%
44.1%
60%
38.6%
47.1%
46.3%
47.5%
50%
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
30%
Not sure
39.0%
21.2%
22.1%
21.0%
13.5%
20%
10%
16.9%
17.9%
COE
CHFA
19.5%
16.0%
14.9%
13.4%
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
9.7%
0%
CBA
53
The UNI community values excellence in all of its endeavors
100%
90%
18.5%
22.2%
19.4%
22.5%
28.0%
33.1%
80%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
73.9%
40%
71.6%
70.1%
69.1%
61.5%
Not sure
62.8%
30%
20%
10%
6.3%
0%
Strongly disagree
6.3%
5.0%
4.1%
2.1%
2.5%
1.7%
4.2%
CBA
COE
CHFA
4.9%
1.7%
2.8%
3.1%
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
54
The UNI community values intellectual vitality
100%
90%
21.4%
22.2%
31.7%
23.7%
24.0%
31.3%
80%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
71.9%
40%
58.3%
72.6%
70.5%
68.5%
Not sure
65.0%
30%
20%
10%
6.3%
0%
Strongly disagree
4.2%
2.6%
0.8%
2.4%
4.2%
3.4%
1.7%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
55
1.4%
3.4%
2.9%
3.7%
CSBS
UNI Total
The UNI community encourages the examination of diverse and
controversial ideas
100%
90%
20.4%
21.7%
28.9%
22.9%
22.2%
28.6%
80%
70%
60%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
68.6%
66.7%
65.7%
66.2%
59.2%
40%
62.8%
Not sure
30%
20%
10%
0%
6.8%
7.9%
4.1%
2.6%
4.1%
CBA
COE
Strongly disagree
9.2%
6.4%
6.8%
3.4%
2.5%
3.6%
3.9%
CHFA
CNS
CSBS
UNI Total
56
I believe I have received a high quality education from UNI
100%
90%
80%
40.5%
41.7%
39.1%
45.9%
70%
42.5%
60.5%
60%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
30%
Not sure
54.7%
54.2%
2.7%
1.4%
2.5%
CHFA
CNS
58.7%
50.3%
54.6%
38.7%
20%
10%
0%
CBA
COE
57
CSBS
UNI Total
I would recommend my major to a prospective student
100%
90%
80%
47.6%
49.2%
46.2%
51.8%
49.4%
70%
64.5%
60%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
Not sure
42.8%
30%
43.7%
45.0%
45.9%
20%
44.7%
33.1%
10%
5.5%
5.9%
0.0%
3.4%
CSBS
UNI Total
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
58
I would recommend UNI to a prospective student
100%
90%
80%
46.3%
53.8%
54.1%
55.0%
53.6%
70%
67.8%
60%
Strongly agree
Agree
50%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
40%
Not sure
30%
48.8%
43.2%
44.0%
42.1%
43.7%
CSBS
UNI Total
20%
31.4%
10%
0.7%
0%
CBA
COE
CHFA
CNS
59
Multiple Year Comparison of the UNI Graduating Senior Survey: 2004-2009
60
5.00
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Speaking effectively
Communicate through
writing
2004-2005
Understanding written
communication
2005-2006
2006-2007
61
Listen effectively
2007-2008
Basic computer skills
2008-2009
Making basic calculations
5.00
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Foreign language skills
Planning projects
2004-2005
Defining problems
2005-2006
2006-2007
62
Solving problems
2007-2008
Learn new things
2008-2009
Creative thinking
5.00
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Bringing information
together
Using research skills
2004-2005
Conducting self in prof Uphold ethical standards
manner
2005-2006
2006-2007
63
2007-2008
Adapt to change
2008-2009
Work under pressure
5.00
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Making decisions
Work independently
2004-2005
People of diverse backgrounds
2005-2006
2006-2007
64
2007-2008
Working as a team
2008-2009
Leading others
5.00
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Courses intellectually
demanding
Instructors intellectually Integrated subject matter
stimulating
2004-2005
2005-2006
Cumulative learning
2006-2007
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2007-2008
Lifelong learner
2008-2009
Peers valued
achievement
5.00
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Excellent teaching
quality at UNI
Courses in major
available
LAC quality excellent
2004-2005
2005-2006
LAC purposes clear
2006-2007
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LAC intellectually
demanding
2007-2008
2008-2009
LAC teaching
excellent
LAC important
5.00
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Faculty committed to
learning
Faculty interest in Close relationships w/
goals
students
2004-2005
2005-2006
Off campus social
activities
2006-2007
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On campus activities
2007-2008
2008-2009
Alcohol abuse a
problem
Students tolerant of
differences
5.00
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Sexual harassment a UNI values excellence
UNI values
problem
intellectual vitality
2004-2005
2005-2006
Examines diverse
ideas
2006-2007
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High quality
education at UNI
2007-2008
Recommend major to Recommend UNI to
student
student
2008-2009
Appendix A
UNI Graduating Senior Survey Instrument
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GRADUATING SENIOR SURVEY
May 2009
CONGRATULATIONS on your graduation! Your response to this survey will
be used for program improvement and will not be linked in any way with
your permanent records. Individual responses to this survey will be
confidential. Survey findings will be reported in aggregate only. PLEASE
PRINT CLEARLY. Please complete all six sections.
SECTION 1: BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Student ID Number
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111111
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999999
Non-UNI E-mail address: _________________________________________________________
SECTION 2: PLANS FOLLOWING GRADUATION
What is MOST LIKELY to be your PRINCIPAL activity upon graduation?
1 Employment, full-time paid
2 Employment, part-time paid
3 Graduate or professional school, full-time
4 Graduate or professional school, part-time
5 Additional undergraduate coursework
6 Military service
7 Volunteer activity (e.g., Peace Corps)
8 Starting or raising a family
9 Other, please specify _______________
Job title: _________________________________________
Name of employing organization:
_________________________________________________
City: __________________________ State: ___________
Annual Salary ($): ___________ (will be kept confidential)
Start date: _________________
Y Yes
N No
Cannot Evaluate
If your job after graduation is outside of Iowa, would you return to Iowa if given the opportunity?
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Average
Y Yes
Good
Is your current job / accepted job offer in the state of Iowa?
Excellent
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Speaking effectively
Communicating through writing
Understanding written communication
Listening effectively
Using basic computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
Making basic calculations and computations
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Using foreign language skills
Planning projects
Defining problems
Solving problems
Learning new things
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Thinking creatively
Bringing information/ideas together from different areas
Using research skills
Conducting yourself in a professional manner
Upholding ethical standards
Adapting to change
Working under pressure
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Making decisions
Working independently
Working with people of diverse backgrounds
Working as a team
Leading others
SECTION 3: EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Think about your future/career goals. Using the scale on the left, please
rate how well UNI has prepared you for...
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Please turn over
to complete
other side.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not Sure
SECTION 4: ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the
following statements.
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Teaching and Learning Environment
Most of the courses I took at UNI were intellectually demanding.
Most of my instructors were intellectually stimulating.
Most of my courses required integration of subject matter from several academic areas.
My learning experience was cumulative over a series of courses.
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My academic experience at UNI made me want to be a lifelong learner.
Most of my student peers valued high academic achievement.
The overall quality of teaching at UNI is excellent.
Most of the courses in my major were readily available when I wanted to take them.
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The overall quality of most Liberal Arts Core courses is excellent.
The purposes of most Liberal Arts Core courses are very clear.
Most of the Liberal Arts Core courses I took at UNI were intellectually demanding.
The overall quality of teaching in the Liberal Arts Core at UNI is excellent.
I believe the Liberal Arts Core has been an important part of my education.
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Faculty and Student Interaction
The faculty I had contact with were very committed to advancing student learning.
At least one faculty member showed an active interest in my educational/career goals.
I developed close relationships with other students.
I often engaged in social activities with other students off campus.
I often participated in University or student sponsored activities on campus.
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Academic and Social Climate
Alcohol abuse is a major problem among students at UNI.
Most UNI students are tolerant of people whose lifestyles are different from their own.
Sexual harassment is a problem at UNI.
The UNI community values excellence in all of its endeavors.
The UNI community values intellectual vitality.
The UNI community encourages the examination of diverse and controversial ideas.
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Public Relations and University Image
I believe I have received a high quality education from UNI.
I would recommend my major to a prospective student.
I would recommend UNI to a prospective student.
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SECTION 5: PLANS FOR FURTHER EDUCATION
What are your continuing education plans?
1 Accepted to a graduate/professional program
2 Currently applying to programs, not yet accepted
3 Accepted to another undergraduate program
4 None (please go to Section 6)
Will you be attending:
F Full-time
P Part-time
Start Date: ______________
Institution: ______________________________________ City: ______________________________ State: __________________
Area of Study: __________________________________ Intended degree: ____________________________________________
SECTION 6: FACULTY AND STAFF RECOGNITION
Please list the name(s) of any faculty who have had a positive influence on your development as a student at UNI.
Faculty member(s)
_______________________________________________________________________________
Please list the name(s) of any staff members who have had a positive influence on your development as a student at UNI.
Staff member(s)
_________________________________________________________________________________
Please list the name(s) of any high school teacher or high school counselor who made a difference in your coming to
and/or succeeding at UNI.
Teacher(s) / Counselor(s) ___________________________ High School: __________________________________
Thank You and Good Luck!
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