2000 Alumni Survey Results
Roane State Community College
How satisfied are you with the educational experience you received?
ROANE STATE
Ave.
N
3.40
124
STATEWIDE
Ave.
N
3.27
1623
1=very dissatisfied, 2=dissatisfied, 3=satisfied, 4=very satisfied
If you could start college again, would you enroll at the same institution?
3.36
126
3.13
1637
3.35
3.02
2.80
3.25
127
125
125
126
3.19
2.91
2.69
3.10
1642
1634
1629
1635
3.32
3.39
3.46
2.55
2.98
2.62
126
126
124
126
127
127
3.48
3.56
3.39
2.86
3.08
2.84
1632
1634
1630
1635
1634
1637
1.77
1.97
1.59
1.85
1.72
1.32
119
113
116
116
115
117
1.99
1.98
1.57
1.89
1.81
1.41
1543
1531
1557
1530
1536
1543
3.16
3.14
3.19
3.04
2.94
3.13
99
122
78
107
94
46
3.08
2.81
2.76
2.89
2.67
3.02
1574
1601
994
1456
1342
730
1=definitely not, 2=probably not, 3=probably yes, 4=definitely yes
How would you rate the following aspects of your university/college experience?
1=poor, 2=fair, 3=good, 4=excellent
academic experience
social experience
cultural experience
overall experience
While attending RSCC, how often would you say you did each of the following?
1=never, 2=seldom, 3=occasionally, 4=often
used written reference materials
completed a paper/project that integrated ideas from several sources
applied concept/technique you learned in another setting
used on-line library database
tried to explain a method/theory to another person
used internet in classroom assignments
Please indicate if you used any of the following services while at RSCC, and rate
your overall satisfaction with each.
1=n/a, 2=used
library facilities/services
registration services
financial aid services
computer facilities/services
advising services
practicum/intern/service learning experience
1=poor, 2=fair, 3=good, 4=excellent
library facilities/services
registration services
financial aid services
computer facilities/services
advising services
practicum/intern/service learning experience
In answering the questions below, please think of your overall experience at RSCC.
Indicate the degree to which your education added to your abilities in each of the
following areas.
1=very little, 2=somewhat, 3=very much
practical skills necessary to obtain employment in your field
getting along with people of different races or ethnic groups
ability to grow and learn as a person
ability to lead or guide others
self-confidence in expressing your ideas
appreciation of different cultures
planning and carrying out projects
speaking effectively
writing effectively
understanding written information
understanding graphic information
ability to use information/computer technology
learning on your own
defining and solving problems
working cooperatively in a group
ability to understand mathematical concepts
understanding global environmental concerns
understanding/appreciating the arts
understanding/applying scientific principles and methods
2.50
2.06
2.49
2.26
2.38
1.98
2.37
2.44
2.38
2.42
2.22
2.33
2.50
2.39
2.46
2.25
1.77
1.81
2.20
127
127
126
126
125
127
126
127
127
127
126
126
125
127
127
127
126
125
127
2.37
2.13
2.50
2.29
2.38
2.09
2.49
2.38
2.44
2.46
2.25
2.36
2.53
2.44
2.47
2.12
1.84
1.91
2.12
1631
1626
1629
1628
1627
1627
1630
1628
1628
1627
1626
1630
1624
1629
1625
1620
1626
1624
1629
3.23
3.15
3.27
3.29
3.12
3.18
3.24
3.38
2.97
3.30
125
126
126
126
125
125
126
124
126
125
3.03
2.97
3.21
3.17
3.07
3.01
2.95
3.22
3.01
3.05
1627
1629
1627
1627
1624
1624
1627
1624
1624
1628
3.09
126
3.04
1628
3.29
126
3.05
1631
Thinking about your major, please rate the quality of each item below.
1=poor, 2=fair, 3=good, 4=excellent
availability of your faculty advisor
quality of information provided by your advisor
clarity of degree requirements in the major
clarity of objectives for courses in the major
opportunities for student evaluation of instruction
availability of faculty to help students outside of class
quality of courses to prepare you for employment
quality of instruction in the major
opportunities to express ideas in writing in the major
usefulness of information learned in class in day-to-day activities
With how many faculty members did you develop a close relationship?
1=none, 2=one, 3=two, 4=three or more
If you could choose your major again, would you select the same major?
1=definitely no, 2=probably no, 3=probably yes, 4=definitely yes
Overall, how satisfied were you with the climate of diversity?
3.25
124
3.10
1623
3.19
125
3.02
1625
1=very dissatisfied, 2=dissatisfied, 3=satisfied, 4=very satisfied
How would you characterize the preparation you received for further study?
1=poor, 2=fair, 3=good, 4=excellent
Present employment situation
Working full-time (not self-employed)
Self-employed
Unemployed, not seeking employment
Working part-time (not self-employed)
Unemployed, seeking employment
Full-time student (not employed)
69.0% N=126
4.0%
2.4%
7.9%
4.0%
12.7%
75.8% N=1622
3.9%
3.8%
6.5%
2.6%
7.4%
70.5% N=122
6.6%
6.6%
3.3%
0.0%
13.1%
60.6% N=1577
12.0%
14.0%
4.3%
0.8%
8.2%
40.3% N=119
3.4%
0.8%
3.4%
7.6%
18.5%
26.1%
26.5% N=1545
5.9%
5.2%
4.2%
14.8%
24.1%
19.2%
20.6% N=126
38.9%
15.9%
7.1%
2.4%
15.1%
16.3% N=1611
41.1%
22.7%
6.2%
3.2%
10.6%
Employed in field of study? If not, why?
Employed in major field
Could not find job in major field
Developed new career interests after leaving college
Jobs in my field did not pay well
Full-time student (not presently employed)
How did you become aware of the opening that became your
first job after graduating from college?
I was already working in the job
Cooperative education project / faculty contact / service learning
College placement office
Employment / placement agency
Newspaper advertisement
Contact through friend or relative
Other
Current annual salary
Less than $20,000
$20,000 to $34,999
$35,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $64,999
$65,000 or more
Not applicable
Presently enrolled in college/university?
Yes, part-time undergraduate student
Yes, full-time undergraduate student
Yes, part-time graduate/professional student
Yes, full-time graduate/professional student
Not presently enrolled in a college or university
8.7% N=127
9.4%
0.8%
4.7%
76.4%
3.8% N=1629
3.6%
6.9%
8.3%
77.3%
Female
Male
27.8% N=126
72.2%
35.4% N=1630
64.6%
Under 22
22-24
25-30
31-45
46-60
Over 60
46.3% N=121
5.0%
18.2%
23.1%
7.4%
0.0%
59.6% N=1550
9.5%
10.2%
17.2%
3.4%
0.1%
Under 22
22-24
25-30
31-45
46-60
Over 60
0.0% N=124
25.8%
21.0%
38.7%
12.1%
2.4%
0.2% N=1626
16.6%
48.8%
25.3%
8.3%
0.7%
Asian American / Pacific Islander
Native American / American Indian
African American
Caucasian
Hispanic / Latino
Other
1.6% N=126
0.8%
3.2%
93.7%
0.8%
0.0%
1.4% N=1624
0.6%
6.8%
89.5%
7.0%
1.0%
Full-time
Part-time
76.2% N=126
23.8%
83.0% N=1623
17.0%
Gender
Age when you began school
Present age
Race / ethnic group
Full or part time
Hours worked per week
Did not work
Employed fewer than 10 hours per week
10-19 hours
20-29 hours
30-40 hours
More than 40 hours
13.6% N=125
5.6%
11.2%
18.4%
36.8%
14.4%
15.5% N=1622
7.5%
8.9%
25.0%
23.2%
10.0%