Program: Construction Management
Report Generated on August 22nd, 2011
2011 Senior Exit Survey
1. Respondents from Construction Management Program
Answer
Total
Response
2. Which of the following BEST describes the current state of your postgraduation plans? (Exclude summer-only employment).
Answer
Employment, full-time paid
Employment, part-time paid
Graduate or professional school full-time
Graduate or professional school part-time
Response
Combination of paid employment and graduate or professional school
Seeking employment in the fall
Military service
Entrepreneurial venture
Volunteer activity
Completely undecided
NOT seeking employment or further education
Other:
Total
3. How many co-ops did you complete during your time at Drexel?
Answer
%
71%
0%
0%
0%
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
14%
14%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
100%
%
0
3
2
2
7
3 or more
I did not participate in the co-op program
Total
4. How many internships (as distinct from co-op assignments) did you
complete during your time at Drexel?
Answer
100%
5
0
0
0
Response
1
2
Statistic
Mean
%
7
0%
43%
29%
29%
100%
Value
1.71
Response
%
1
2
0
0
1
6
7
3 or more
I did not complete an internship
Total
Statistic
Mean
5. Tell us more about your employment search experience:
Question
How many different positions did you interview for?
How many different employers did you interview with?
During your current employment search, how many job offers did you
receive?
6. Please identify the region and country where you'll be working:
Answer
North America ~ United States of America
Total
Statistic
Most Common
Total Responses
0%
0%
14%
86%
100%
Value
0.43
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
0
1
1
0
0
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Responses
6
6
Region
Country
North AmericaUnited
(100%)
States of America (100%)
6
6
7. Please tell us more about the industry you'll be working in (select
industry and subindustry):
Answer
Responses
Professional and technical services ~ Architectural, engineering, and related
2
services
Real estate and rental and leasing ~ Commercial, industrial, and other
1
intangible assets rental and leasing
Health care and social assistance ~ Community food and housing, and
1
emergency services
1
Professional and technical services ~ Specialized design services
Management, administrative, and waste services ~ Management of
1
companies and enterprises
Total
6
Statistic
Most Common
Total Responses
9
1
1
Industry
Subindustry
Professional and
Architectural,
technical services
engineering,
(50%)and related services (33.33%)
6
6
10 or more
Not Relevant
Responses
0
2
7
0
2
7
0
2
7
8. If you have accepted a position, please provide the information below
(in thousands). Check the box on the right if you received an offer in excess
of $100,000 per year.
Answer
Average ValueResponses
Median Annual Salary
44,000
Minimum Annual Salary
52,000
6
Maximum Annual Salary
74,000
9. Even if you did not accept, have you been offered a position through any of your previous co-op employers?
Answer
Response
%
Yes
3
60%
No
2
40%
Total
5 100%
10. How did you find your job? (Check all that apply).
Answer
Co-op Employer
Internship
Employed by non-coop employer while attending Drexel
Response
SCDC Online/Job lead through the Steinbright Career Development Center
Drexel Career or Job Fair Contact
Job lead through Faculty Member
Referral from Drexel Alumni
Newspaper Ad.
Employment Agency
Referral from friend or relative
Non-Drexel Website Job Listings
Family Business
Other
%
2
0
1
33%
0%
17%
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
33%
17%
Other
Inter-agency Posting
11. Please rank the following factors that might have influenced your
decision to accept the employment offer you did (drag each factor up or
down to rank):
Answer
Salary
Geographic location
Job responsibilities
Min Value
4
1
4
Max Value
Average Responses
Value
5
4.3
6
5
3.63
6
5
4.55
6
Employer reputation
Advancement opportunities
Benefits
Previous co-op experience with this employer
Other
3
4
4
3
1
5
5
5
4
5
4.47
4.73
4.68
3.5
3
6
6
6
3
2
12. If you selected "Other" in the question above, please tell us which
other factors influenced your decision to accept the employment offer you
did:
Column1
Text Response
My current relative military career and experiences
13. Which of the following best describes the current state of your
educational plans for the fall?
Answer
Response
Accepted and will be attending graduate/professional school in the fall
Accepted and deferred graduate/professional school admission until a later
date
Applied for graduate/professional school and waiting for the admission
decision
Placed on a waiting list, no acceptances
No acceptances
Total
14. Which degree field will you pursue?
Answer
0%
0
0%
1
0
0
1
100%
0%
0%
100%
%
1
1
Total
Statistic
Most Common
Total Responses
0
Response
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
15. Where do you plan to attend graduate school?
Answer
PA ~ Drexel University
Total
%
100%
100%
Responses
1
1
State
PA (100%)
Institution
Drexel University (100%)
1
1
17. Will you attend graduate school full-time or part-time?
Answer
Full-time
Part-time
Total
Response
%
0
1
1
0%
100%
100%
18. Which degree do you plan to pursue this fall? (Please choose more
than one answer ONLY if you expect to receive a joint degree).
Answer
Master's degree in the Arts & Sciences
Master's degree in Engineering
Master’s degree in Business (MBA)
Other master's degree (e.g., MPA, MSW, MSN, MAT, MPH)
Professional doctorate (e.g., EdD, DDiv)
Ph.D.
Medical degree (MD, DO, DDS, DVM)
Law degree (JD, LLB)
Second Bachelor’s degree
Other degree or certificate
Undecided about advanced degree
No advanced degree
Response
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Total Responses
Value
%
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0%
0%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
3
3
1
19. Do you plan to enroll in a graduate school or professional school within
the next two years, but not this fall?
Answer
Response
%
Yes
1
14%
No
5
71%
Undecided
1
14%
Total
7 100%
20. Degree you plan to pursue within the next two years? (Please choose
more than one answer ONLY if you expect to receive a joint degree.)
Answer
Master's degree in the Arts & Sciences
Master's degree in Engineering
Response
%
1
0
100%
0%
Master’s degree in Business (MBA)
Other master's degree (e.g., MPA, MSW, MSN, MAT, MPH)
Professional doctorate (e.g., EdD, DDiv)
Ph.D.
Medical degree (MD, DO, DDS, DVM)
Law degree (JD, LLB)
Second Bachelor’s degree
Other degree or certificate
Undecided about advanced degree
No advanced degree
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
21. If you plan to enroll in a graduate school or professional school within
the next two years, which degree field will you pursue?
Answer
Construction Management
Total
Response
%
1
1
100%
100%
22. If you plan to enroll in a graduate school or professional school within
the next two years, will you attend full-time or part-time?
Answer
Full-time
Part-time
Undecided
Total
Response
%
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
23. Overall, how satisfied have you been with your co-op experience?
Answer
Very Satisfied
Generally Satisfied
Neutral
Generally Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Total
Response
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Total Responses
Value
%
3
2
0
0
0
5
4
5
4.6
5
60%
40%
0%
0%
0%
100%
24. If you participated in a co-op during your time at Drexel, please check
all states where you worked:
Answer
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Response
%
5
1
100%
20%
25. If you participated in a co-op outside of the United States during your
time at Drexel, please identify the region and country where you worked:
Answer
North America ~ United States of America
Total
Responses
1
1
26. If you participated in a co-op during your time at Drexel, please click on
the location where you most recently worked:
Region
Response
%
Middle Atlantic
5 100%
27. If you have accepted a position, please complete the information
below:
Question
Is your position related to your major field of study?
Did you previously have a co-op experience with this employer while at
Drexel?
28. Overall, how satisfied have you been with your undergraduate
education?
Answer
Very satisfied
Generally satisfied
Neutral
Generally dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Yes
No
5
1
2
4
Response
%
4
3
0
0
0
7
Value
4
5
4.57
57%
43%
0%
0%
0%
100%
Responses
6
6
Total Responses
29. Would you encourage a high school senior who resembles youwhen
you were a high school senior (same background, ability,interests, and
temperament) to attend Drexel?
Answer
Definitely would
Probably would
Unsure
Probably would not
Definitely would not
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Total Responses
30. If you had the chance to do it over again, would you choose Drexel?
Answer
Definitely would
Probably would
Unsure
Probably would not
Definitely would not
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Total Responses
7
Response
%
4
1
2
0
0
7
57%
14%
29%
0%
0%
100%
Value
3
5
7
Response
%
2
2
2
1
0
7
29%
29%
29%
14%
0%
100%
Value
2
5
7
*The following series of questions (31-34) has been updated to include the DSLPs. The scale is now 1-5 instead of 1-4, so
means from previous years will reflect this difference!
31. How important is each ability or knowledge type to your life?
Question
Acquire new skills and knowledge on my own
Communicate appropriately with different audiences (colleagues,
supervisors, clients, etc.)
Essential
Very Important
Somewhat
NotImportant
Important
Not At All
Responses
important
Mean
85.7% 14.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
7
4.9
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
7
5
Communicate effectively through writing (reports, emails, official letters,
etc.)
Contribute original and relevant ideas, strategies, or solutions
Critically analyze and solve complex problems
Demonstrate effective verbal communication (discussion, presentations,
etc.)
Develop self-esteem/self-confidence
Function independently, without supervision
Identify moral and ethical issues
Make well-reasoned, data-supported decisions
Provide feedback about assigned projects and tasks
Set goals and monitor progress
Understand my abilities, interests, limitations, and personality
Uphold ethical standards
Use information effectively to accomplish a task
32. How has your ability changed since you came to Drexel?
Question
Communicate effectively through writing (reports, emails, official letters,
etc.)
Demonstrate effective verbal communication (discussion, presentations,
etc.)
Communicate appropriately with different audiences (colleagues,
supervisors, clients, etc.)
Contribute original and relevant ideas, strategies, or solutions
Critically analyze and solve complex problems
Identify moral and ethical issues
Uphold ethical standards
Make well-reasoned, data-supported decisions
Use information effectively to accomplish a task
Provide feedback about assigned projects and tasks
Acquire new skills and knowledge on my own
Set goals and monitor progress
Understand my abilities, interests, limitations, and personality
Function independently, without supervision
Develop self-esteem/self-confidence
33. How important is each ability or knowledge type to your life?
Question
Use appropriate technologies to complete assigned tasks
Evaluate the roles of science and technology in society
85.7% 14.3%
85.7% 14.3%
85.7% 14.3%
100.0%
71.4%
85.7%
71.4%
85.7%
85.7%
85.7%
85.7%
71.4%
85.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
7
7
7
4.9
4.9
4.9
0.0% 0.0%
28.6% 0.0%
14.3% 0.0%
14.3% 14.3%
14.3% 0.0%
14.3% 0.0%
14.3% 0.0%
0.0% 14.3%
28.6% 0.0%
14.3% 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
5
4.7
4.9
4.6
4.9
4.9
4.9
4.7
4.7
4.9
Much Stronger
Stronger
Now No
Now
Change
Weaker Much
Now Weaker
Responses
Now
Mean
50.0% 50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
6
4.5
66.7% 33.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
6
4.7
0.0%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%
33.3%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
4.5
4
4
4.2
3.8
4.2
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.2
4
4.2
4.2
50.0%
16.7%
16.7%
33.3%
16.7%
33.3%
50.0%
50.0%
50.0%
33.3%
16.7%
33.3%
33.3%
50.0%
66.7%
66.7%
50.0%
50.0%
50.0%
33.3%
33.3%
33.3%
50.0%
66.7%
50.0%
50.0%
Essential
Very Important
Somewhat
NotImportant
Important
Not at allResponses
Important
Mean
85.7% 14.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
7
4.9
42.9% 42.9% 14.3% 0.0% 0.0%
7
4.3
Work effectively with people who have diverse backgrounds, beliefs,
values, or behaviors
Place current problems in historical, cultural, and philosophical perspectives
Read or speak a foreign language
Develop an awareness of social problems
Lead and supervise tasks and groups of people
Function effectively as a member of a team
Resolve interpersonal conflicts positively
Improve skills important to success in a field or industry
Build professional relationships
Effectively integrate into a workplace culture and hierarchy
71.4%
42.9%
14.3%
57.1%
71.4%
71.4%
57.1%
85.7%
85.7%
71.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
4.6
4
3.1
4.3
4.7
4.7
4.4
4.9
4.9
4.7
Contribute to research, scholarship, or creative activities in your field
Appreciate art, literature, music, and drama
Engage in community and public service
57.1% 14.3% 14.3% 14.3% 0.0%
14.3% 28.6% 42.9% 0.0% 14.3%
42.9% 14.3% 42.9% 0.0% 0.0%
7
7
7
4.1
3.3
4
34. How has your ability changed since you came to Drexel?
Question
Use appropriate technologies to complete assigned tasks
Evaluate the roles of science and technology in society
Work effectively with people who have diverse backgrounds, beliefs,
values, or behaviors
14.3%
28.6%
28.6%
14.3%
28.6%
28.6%
28.6%
14.3%
14.3%
28.6%
14.3% 0.0%
14.3% 14.3%
14.3% 42.9%
28.6% 0.0%
0.0% 0.0%
0.0% 0.0%
14.3% 0.0%
0.0% 0.0%
0.0% 0.0%
0.0% 0.0%
Much Stronger
Stronger
Now No
Now
Change
Weaker Much
Now Weaker
Responses
Now
Mean
50.0% 33.3% 16.7% 0.0% 0.0%
6
4.3
16.7% 66.7% 16.7% 0.0% 0.0%
6
4
16.7% 66.7% 16.7%
0.0%
0.0%
6
4
33.3% 0.0%
50.0% 16.7%
33.3% 0.0%
16.7% 0.0%
16.7% 0.0%
33.3% 0.0%
16.7% 0.0%
16.7% 0.0%
16.7% 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
3.8
3.3
3.8
4.2
4.3
3.8
4.2
4.2
4.2
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
6
6
6
3.7
3.5
3.7
Place current problems in historical, cultural, and philosophical perspectives
Read or speak a foreign language
Develop an awareness of social problems
Lead and supervise tasks and groups of people
Function effectively as a member of a team
Resolve interpersonal conflicts positively
Improve skills important to success in a field or industry
Build professional relationships
Effectively integrate into a workplace culture and hierarchy
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%
33.3%
50.0%
16.7%
33.3%
33.3%
33.3%
Contribute to research, scholarship, or creative activities in your field
Appreciate art, literature, music, and drama
Engage in community and public service
16.7% 33.3% 50.0%
16.7% 16.7% 66.7%
16.7% 33.3% 50.0%
35. How satisfied are you with thefollowingservices provided by the
Steinbright Career Development Center? If you lack experience with an
aspect, please mark "Not Relevant."
Answer
Pre-health advising
Min Value
3
50.0%
16.7%
50.0%
50.0%
33.3%
50.0%
50.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Max Value
Average Standard
Value Responses
Deviation
3
3.4
0
1
Pre-law advising
Career fairs
Helpfulness of the Steinbright Career Development Center staff
Career counseling
36. How satisfied are you with the following services provided by the
Steinbright Career Development Center for co-op? If you lack experience
with an aspect, please mark "Not Relevant."
Answer
Job search preparation for co-op
Quality of workshops offered for co-op
On-campus recruiting events (networking, information session, and other
related events) for co-op
Guidance in developing a competitive resume for co-op
Quality of job postings and other resources to secure employment for coop
-
4
3
2
Min Value
3
3
4
5
4
0
3.77
4.08
3.35
00.15
0.85
0.88
Max Value
Average Responses
Value
5
3.8
5
4
3.43
3
3
3
4
5
3.5
3.74
4
5
3
4
3.8
5
37. How satisfied are you with thefollowingservices provided by the
Steinbright Career Development Center FOR GRADUATING SENIORS? If you
lack experience with an aspect, please mark "Not Relevant."
Answer
Min Value Max Value
Average Responses
Value
Job search preparation for graduating seniors
3
5
4.04
5
Quality of workshops offered for graduating seniors
3
5
4.25
4
On-campus recruiting events (networking, information session, and other
related events) for graduating seniors
3
5
4.18
5
Guidance in developing a competitive resume for graduating seniors
Quality of job postings and other resources to secure employment for
graduating seniors
38. How satisfied are you with the Quality of Instruction and Courses at
Drexel?If you lack experience with an aspect, please mark “Not Relevant.”
Answer
Availability of courses you wanted to take
Overall quality of instruction
Size of classes
Interdisciplinary courses
Independent study or self-designed courses
39. How often have you engaged in each of the following activities during
your undergraduate years at Drexel University?
3
5
3.53
4
3
5
3.75
4
Min Value
3
3
3
3
3
Max Value
Average Responses
Value
5
3.93
7
5
4.33
7
5
4.47
7
5
4.17
6
5
4.32
6
3
6
4
Question
Been a guest in a faculty member's home
Class presentations
Group project assignments
Multimedia presentations
Organized demonstrations
Religious services
Cultural events, concerts, or art exhibits
Discussions with students whose beliefs differ from yours
Discussions with students about academic topics
Never
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
57.1%
0.0%
0.0%
Rarely
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
0.0%
28.6%
14.3%
0.0%
Min Value
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
5
Max Value
Average Responses
Value
5
4.17
6
5
3.57
7
5
3.97
6
5
3.37
3
5
3.7
4
5
4.38
5
5
4.5
2
5
5
1
41. How satisfied are you with the Quality of Course Instruction at Drexel?
If you lack experience with an aspect, please mark “Not Relevant.”
Answer
Min Value
Humanities and arts courses
Natural science and math courses
Social science courses
Engineering courses
Courses in your major field
4
3
3
3
3
Max Value
Average Responses
Value
5
4.16
5
5
3.99
7
5
3.9
7
5
4.08
6
5
4.39
7
42. How satisfied are you with the Quality of Campus Facilities at Drexel? If
you lack experience with an aspect, please mark “Not Relevant.”
Answer
Min Value
Classrooms
Laboratory facilities and equipment
Foreign language facilities
Computer facilities and resources
3
1
4
3
Max Value
Average Responses
Value
5
4.09
7
5
3.6
5
4
3.8
1
5
3.9
7
40. How satisfied are you with the Quality of Academic Experience at
Drexel?If you lack experience with an aspect, please mark “Not Relevant.”
Answer
Academic advising before declaring a major
Academic advising in your major
Out-of-class availability of faculty
Opportunities to participate in research with a faculty member
Tutorial help or other academic assistance
Co-op jobs
Internships
Study off-campus or abroad
Occasionally
Often
0.0% 0.0%
0.0% 28.6%
14.3% 42.9%
0.0% 57.1%
42.9% 14.3%
0.0% 0.0%
14.3% 0.0%
28.6% 28.6%
0.0% 57.1%
Very Often
Responses
0.0%
7
71.4%
7
42.9%
7
42.9%
7
0.0%
7
0.0%
7
0.0%
7
28.6%
7
42.9%
7
Computer services and support
Library facilities and resources
Athletic facilities
3
3
3
43. How satisfied are you with the Quality of Campus Services and Facilities
at Drexel? If you lack experience with an aspect, please mark “Not
Relevant.”
Answer
Min Value
Administration's responsiveness to student concerns
Campus security office/campus police
Student Resource Center (SRC): Academic Resources
Student Resource Center (SRC):
Billing Resources
Student Resource Center (SRC): Office of Financial Aid
Bursar, Office of Student Accounts
Your financial aid awards
University Registrar
3
4
3
3
3
2
1
2
Max Value
Average Responses
Value
5
3.87
6
5
4.58
6
5
4.37
7
5
3.84
7
5
3.83
6
5
4.01
7
5
3.4
6
5
3.95
6
44. How satisfied are you with the quality of the Division of Student Life
and Administrative Services at Drexel? If you lack experience with an
aspect, please mark “Not Relevant.”
Answer
Commuter Services and Programs
Counseling Center
International Student and Scholars Services
Residential Living
Student Health Center
2
2
2
2
2
Max Value
Average Responses
Value
5
3.63
4
5
3.25
2
2
1.6
1
5
3.6
3
5
3.93
4
2
2
1
1
Max Value
Average Responses
Value
5
3.82
5
5
3.25
6
5
3.54
7
5
3.27
7
2
2
Max Value
Average Responses
Value
5
3.32
6
5
3.27
3
45. How satisfied are you with the diversity of and sense of community at
Drexel? If you lack experience with an aspect, please mark "Not Relevant."
Answer
Climate for minority students on campus
Sense of community on campus
Sense of community where you live
Ethnic/racial diversity of campus
46. How satisfied are you with the Quality of Campus life at Drexel? If you
lack experience with an aspect, please mark "Not Relevant."
Answer
Social life on campus
Fraternity/sorority life
Min Value
Min Value
Min Value
5
5
5
3.96
4.07
3.5
7
7
4
Student government
Extra-curricular speakers, cultural offerings, and events
Recreational and intramural athletic opportunities
Opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities
2
1
2
2
5
5
5
5
3.17
3.23
4.15
3.82
3
7
4
6